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Mobile game publisher GREE reportedly begins lay offs May 13th 2013, 20:07
The Japanese game company laid off 25 staff last year when it closed the mobile social platform OpenFeint, but it’s unknown what the cause of these layoffs is. A statement obtained from GREE by GamesIndustry is vague in its explanation.Media files: modern-war-100×100-c.jpg (image/png)
Media Streamer Showdown: PlayStation 3 versus Xbox 360 May 13th 2013, 17:00
Interested in adding a gaming console as a dedicated media streaming device in your home theater? Check out our breakdown of the PlayStation 3 versus the Xbox 360 for streaming video off services like Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant Video.Media files: xbox-360-ps3-100×100-c.jpg (image/png)
Why Facebook redesigns feel so annoying May 13th 2013, 15:15
The majority of us will see Facebook as a version of their online homes – our conversations, memories, media, and friends all live within this virtual space. Which is all the reasons why Facebook updates feel so invasive.Media files: facebook-update-in-real-life-100×100-c.png (image/png)
Newt Gingrich has never heard of a smartphone May 13th 2013, 13:22
Politician in “Really Puzzled,” shocker! Former Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, 69, has spoken out about his confusion over what to call his cell phone. While sources say several names have already been vetoed, including “Gary,” it’s “Handbrain” that’s currently topping the polls.Media files: newt-gingrich-iphone-100×100-c.jpg (image/png)
Apple has a lengthy waiting list for police requests to unlock iPhones May 13th 2013, 12:15
Authorities ask Apple to decrypt their devices for ongoing investigations so often that the company has had to create a waiting list for police, federal agencies, and other ongoing investigations, according to newly available documents.Media files: apple-12-100×100-c.jpg (image/png)
Timehop now lets you peruse your past photos on Dropbox May 12th 2013, 20:18
Timehop, a virtual time capsule app available for iOS, released an update to its software that now allows users to connect it to their Dropbox accounts. It joins the app’s current partners: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare, and Flickr.Media files: timehop-642×451-100×100-c.jpg (image/png)