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Peter Smith writes about personal technology for ITworld.

The war between Nook & Kindle is over and Amazon has carried the day

Posted Jul 10, 2013 - 06:00 am

It wasn't that long ago that there was real competition between the Nook and the Kindle, but now it seems the market has spoken.
Personal Tech
I'm getting really worried about the Wii U

Posted Jul 09, 2013 - 06:00 am

Nintendo's Wii U took a bit of a drubbing in the media yesterday. I only wish I felt like I could defend the struggling console.
Personal Tech
Talking Xbox One: Who will replace Mattrick, and how Microsoft intends to clean up the Xbox community

Posted Jul 05, 2013 - 06:00 am

Two topics today: Don Mattrick's replacement (hint: I don't think it's Julie Larson-Green) and a new reputation system for the Xbox One's Live service.
Personal Tech
Double Fine: Another high profile Kickstarter project stumbles

Posted Jul 04, 2013 - 06:00 am

Kickstarter gaming project pulls in almost $3 million more than expected, but still manages to be over budget and past due. Is this what's wrong with Kickstarter as an alternate source of game funding?
Personal Tech
Why Microsoft's Don Mattrick abandoned Xbox gig for Zynga

Posted Jul 03, 2013 - 06:00 am

Was Don Mattrick ousted from Microsoft because of the initial negative response to the Xbox One? Or did he have his own reasons for leaving?
Personal Tech
GamePop adds free console option to its subscription-based mobile-on-tv gaming service

Posted Jul 02, 2013 - 06:00 am

Originally GamePop expected all its customers to buy a $130 console that only worked with GamePop's subscription gaming service. Now they've introduced a free alternative. Which one would you choose?
Personal Tech
Microsoft Xbox and the revolving door of public opinion

Posted Jun 28, 2013 - 06:00 am

Recently Microsoft seems intent on giving with one hand while taking away with the other.
Personal Tech
Signups for Microsoft's new Kinect for Windows program now open

Posted Jun 27, 2013 - 06:00 am

This year's new Microsoft gaming console, the Xbox One, comes with an improved Kinect sensor and once again Microsoft is releasing a Windows version as well. And you'll need the Windows version for experimenting. The Kinect that comes with the Xbox One won't connect to a PC.
Personal Tech
Xbox Music heading to the web next week, Google Play Music All Access deal expires soon

Posted Jun 26, 2013 - 06:00 am

A couple of news briefs from the frontlines of the war for your streaming music dollars.
Personal Tech
The Ouya Android-based game console hits retail today.

Posted Jun 25, 2013 - 06:00 am

One of the Kickstarter Cinderella stories finally comes to fruition as Ouya hits retail, so let's check in on the state of the console.
Personal Tech

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