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Peter Smith writes about personal technology for ITworld.

Amazon brings flawed Instant Video app to the Playstation 3

Posted Apr 04, 2012 - 08:30 am

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Android gaming news: Is the window of opportunity closing on Ouya and Gamestick?

Posted Apr 10, 2013 - 08:30 am

Ouya is getting mediocre reviews. Gamestick is delayed. But Android gaming solutions that use your existing device are springing up. Let's look at the week's Android gaming hardware news.
Apple's WWDC keynote as seen through the eyes of a Windows/Android guy

Posted Jun 12, 2012 - 08:30 am

Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference opened yesterday with a keynote hosted by Tim Cook, among others. I don't consider myself an 'Apple guy' in any way, but since I recently refreshed my tablet collection with a 3rd generation iPad I decided to tune in and see what they had to show us.
Gamers angry today about a Sony patent from 2006

Posted May 29, 2012 - 08:30 am

At the tail end of last week Sony found itself in the bullseye of gamer nerd rage again, this time because of a patent application uncovered by a forum user at NeoGAF.
HP Chromebook arrives with disappointing price in tow

Posted Feb 05, 2013 - 09:30 am

Last week we heard that HP was entering the Chromebook market but we didn't expect to see it arrive so soon.
Is FreedomPop's free Internet offer too good to be true?

Posted Mar 07, 2013 - 09:30 am

FreedomPop added a new Home Internet service this week. I've been using their mobile version and, for the most part, their offer is legit.
Job ad suggests Xbox 720 due to arrive holiday 2013

Posted Aug 10, 2012 - 08:30 am

Let's face it, you don't have to be part of the team that put Curiosity on Mars to figure out that Microsoft is working on the Xbox 720. The company is having great success with its current console and the real question is when, not if, the next generation will come out. It's a delicate balancing act for Microsoft.
Logitech's new wireless trackpad enhances the Windows 8 experience

Posted Oct 31, 2012 - 08:30 am

If you're running Windows 8 on hardware with no touch screen, considering add a Logitech Wireless Rechargeable Touchpad T650 to your system.
Netflix ranks US ISP connection speeds.

Posted Dec 12, 2012 - 09:30 am

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New Call of Duty to be shown at Xbox 720 reveal event, PS4 at GameStop EXPO

Posted May 02, 2013 - 08:30 am

We now know at least one title that Microsoft will be showing off on May 21st. Also GameStop is opening their summer expo to the public and says the PS4 will be on display. Details on how to register inside.

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