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Peter Smith writes about personal technology for ITworld.

Why Ouya will outlive your Tegra 3 tablet, and what you'll be playing on it

Posted Feb 14, 2013 - 09:30 am

With Nvidia's Tegra 4 chip right around the corner, some pundits have expressed concern that the Ouya gaming console will quickly feel dated. Here's why that may not be true.
Gaming news wrap-up: Xbox 720, Sony PS4, Nintendo and Steam

Posted Apr 26, 2013 - 08:30 am

Sony loves their DualShock 4, Nintendo doesn't love press conferences, Xbox 720 rumor re-runs and Valve gets one step closer to a Steam Box.
The truth about Xbox 360 & Windows 8 revealed

Posted Mar 01, 2012 - 09:30 am

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Fitbit adds Android app to its arsenal of motivational tools

Posted Mar 20, 2012 - 08:30 am

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Amazon's new Kindle Lending Library not for Kindle app users

Posted Nov 03, 2011 - 01:06 pm

Earlier today Amazon sweetened the pot for their customers who are both Kindle owners and "Prime" subscribers by adding a "1 e-book a month" lending program to the list of Prime Perks. You can read more about the Kindle Owners Lending Library at Amazon.com.
Give your Wii Balance Board a second life with FitScales for Android

Posted May 03, 2013 - 08:30 am

If you've left the Wii Fit fad behind but still have the hardware, here's a way to put the Balance Board to use that doesn't involve the Wii or a television.
IllumiRoom might let your Xbox 720 games break free from the constraints of your TV

Posted Apr 30, 2013 - 08:30 am

Microsoft research is working on a proof-of-concept system that uses a projector to extend video from a game or movie to the wall around your TV. Will this be the "Project Natal" of the Xbox 720 generation?
Hulu brags about a good year, Netflix fires back, and Nielsen gets ready to keep score

Posted May 01, 2013 - 08:30 am

Yesterday Hulu shared good news about traffic and a few new shows. Netflix wasted no time responding with news of its next new show. Meanwhile Nielsen is finally taking baby steps towards tracking online viewing.
NFL live streaming from NBC

Posted Sep 09, 2010 - 09:21 pm

It's opening day for the 2010 NFL season. Stuck at your PC? NBC has your back!
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HBO Go off to a good start, but needs to be on more devices

Posted Jun 28, 2011 - 07:49 am

On Sunday CNET ran a piece about HBO Go, HBO's streaming media service. If you're not familiar with HBO Go, think of it as Netflix streaming that's limited to HBO's content.

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