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Zeiss launches ZF.2 lenses with CPUs for Nikon

Carl Zeiss is upgrading eight of its F-mount lenses by adding an electronic interface (CPU), allowing full support of automatic exposure modes and the inclusion of lens-related data to EXIF. Priced between €545 and €1,386, six of the new Nikon-mount ZF.2 series lenses will be av... More...

Cell Phone, Cancer Link Claimed

A group of international scientists released a report last week that again raises concerns about cell phone usage and brain tumors, noting that one recent Swedish study saw a 400% increased risk for teenage cell phone users. The 37-page report, from a group calling itself the International EM... More...

Even Consumer Reports Finds Smartphone Ratings Are Tough

When it comes to rating new smartphones, even one of the toughest and most objective rating sources, Consumer Reports, concedes the task is difficult. In its latest ratings available to subscribers, Consumer Reports listed the new iPhone 3G S on top, but the magazine noted that other smartphones ... More...

id Software Adding Third Team For Unannounced Project

Doom developer can now work more quickly, Bethesda says. By Kat Bailey , 06/30/2009 Doom developer id Software is not taking a break after being bought out by Zenimax. Instead, it's ramping up production, with a third team working on an as-yet unannounced new project. "They'd like to ... More...

New PS3 Bundle to Feature MLB The Show, Quantum of Solace?

Photos taken by a Walmart employee indicate a new $399.99 bundle is on the way. By Dustin Quillen , 06/10/2009 While the much anticipated price drop announcement never actually came to fruition at this year's E3, PlayStation 3 holdouts still might want to keep watch for a new bundle arriving... More...

First Impressions: Apple iPhone 3GS

First Impressions: Apple iPhone 3GS 09 June 2009 Mobile Choice gets hands-on with the new iPhone The first impressions of the new Apple iPhone 3GS  are positive. It looks and feels identical, and though the case is the same, it weighs a few grams more. It also seems to be no... More...

Microsoft "Not Ready" to Discuss Natal Release Yet

Microsoft's John Schappert says presentation was to "show the future" of development. By Steve Watts , 06/01/2009 Microsoft's revelation of Project Natal at their E3 press conference was missing any details on a release date, or even a release window . G4 reports that we won't be... More...

Sony Online Pulls Plug On Matrix Online

Four-year-old MMO finally going offline for good. By Kat Bailey , 05/29/2009 After limping along with a small but dedicated fanbase for four years, Sony Online Entertainment is finally pulling the plug on The Matrix Online . The massively multiplayer game will go offline on July 31st. "... More...

Dead Rising 2 Skipping E3 Due to Swine Flu

Capcom's international travel restrictions force the game out of their show plans. By Kris Pigna , 05/20/2009 Apparently, the undead are still susceptible to influenza. Kotaku reports that Capcom has decided not to show Dead Rising 2 at E3 in June, due to international travel precautio... More...

DICE Offers Price for Battlefield 1943

By Earnest Cavalli April 23, 2009 | 1:11:57 PM Categories: Downloadable Content    Are you excited for the upcoming downloadable Battlefield 1943 ? Can't wait to fly the skies over Wake Island, dropping bombs on awestruck foot soldiers? According to an announc... More...

Ubisoft Announces Far Cry 2 Preorder Edition

Preorders earns bonus missions and a cloth map. By Steve Watts , 09/08/2008 Want more variety in your AAA-game special editions? Of course you do. In a press release today, Ubisoft announced a new Limited Preorder Edition of Far Cry 2 exclusive to GameStop stores. This isn't the Limited Ed... More...

Why the BlackBerry Storm Needs a Bailout

Rex, an old buddy of mine, recently asked me, "Hey you have a Blackberry Storm, don't you? What do you think of it?" It was a loaded question because Rex had recently set up a Storm for one of his customers, and said, "... it only took few minutes or so setting up email to figure out... More...

Wipeout HD Update Bringing Ranks And Friend Invites

Ranks, badges, friend invites and spectator modes on tap for tomorrow's update. By Kat Bailey , 04/07/2009 Wipeout HD is already a quality experience, but free updates never hurt anything. And it looks like a free update is just what we're going to get. This time around, online multiplayer... More...

Just posted! Tokina 12-24mm lens review

Just posted! Our new lens review featuring the Tokina AT-X PRO SD 12-24mm F4 ED (IF). Continuing our series examining ultra-wideangle zooms, we take a look at Tokina's five year old offering in this popular category. Can it still compete with newer designs, or does its relatively narrow angle of v... More...

Two New Star Trek D.A.C. Screenshots Released

Almost everything you need to know about the game in two easy pictures. By Kat Bailey , 04/01/2009 Information continues to leak out concerning Star Trek D.A.C , the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network game that is due to arrive around the time that the movie launches. Today w... More...

LG unveils LG200 mobile phone

LG unveils LG200 mobile phone 30 March 2009 New candybar handset aimed at budget market LG has announced a new mobile phone to the market which will address the budget arena. To be known as the LG GM200, the new handset is encased within a candy bar chassis. The third release in the GM range ... More...

Left 4 Dead Tops 2.5 Million Sold

By Earnest Cavalli March 27, 2009 | 4:16:41 PM Categories: Business Matters    Surprising no one, Left 4 Dead is a huge hit. Surprising a few perhaps, is today's revelation that the game has sold more than 2.5 million copies since its debut in November 2008, ... More...

Stardock Taking New Approach To DRM

"Goo" will tie games to email accounts rather than hardware, be more user-friendly, Stardock says. By Kat Bailey , 03/26/2009 Stardock has never been one to run with the crowd when it comes to digital rights management, even going so far as to issue a "Gamer's Bill of Rights&q... More...

Batman: Arkham Asylum Special Edition Reportedly Includes Batarang

For $100, you'll get a 12-inch Batarang replica with your game. By Kris Pigna , 03/14/2009 If ever there was a license that begged for a ridiculously overpriced collectors edition, it's Batman. And with the forthcoming Batman: Arkham Asylum , Eidos and Rocksteady are evidently putting the... More...

BlackBerry 9630 mobile phone information leaked

BlackBerry 9630 mobile phone information leaked 04 March 2009 New BlackBerry handset to be known as the Niagara Accompanying the much rumoured BlackBerry 9300 Gemini , another new BlackBerry mobile phone project has been uncovered - the Niagara. Although, this particular model is the... More...
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