Category Archives: Consumer

Samsung Display for Mobile to Large Displays

Samsung Display

Samsung Display announced today that it is showcasing several technologies and mobile to extra-large-sized display prototypes at the Society for Information Display’s Display Week 2013, May 21-23, 2013, in the Vancouver Convention Centre. These include a Full HD (1920×1080) mobile

Airtel – India’s Leading Mobile ‘Suffering’ Provider

Rakesh Raman

By Rakesh Raman I’m not rich, but they want to sell a luxury apartment to me. I’m not bald, but they want to grow hair on my head. I’m as fit as Tom Cruise, but they want to sell a

Nintendo Partners with SEGA for Sonic the Hedgehog Games

SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog

The next title in SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will be exclusive to Nintendo’s Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS portable system. Nintendo global president Satoru Iwata announced Friday the details of a new partnership with SEGA during a

USA Network’s Multi-Screen Offer to TV Consumers

USA Network

USA Network says it is redefining how consumers watch and interact with TV by unifying the viewing experience – both visually and functionally – across all devices. Using responsive design technology, USA has created a seamless experience for the fan,

LG to Update Google TV with Android Jelly Bean OS

LG Google TV

LG Electronics announced Wednesday that its Google TVs will be updated with the latest version of the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system (OS). LG is showcasing Google TVs with the new operating system at the Google I/O developer conference

PressReader App is Now Available for Libraries

PressReader App

Magazine content distribution company NewspaperDirect (ND) announced Wednesday that its newspaper and magazine app PressReader is now available for all of its library customers. PressReader is the companion application for the online newspaper and magazine kiosk, Library PressDisplay (LPD) —

Borderlands 2 Psycho Pack Available via Digital Download

Borderlands 2 Psycho Pack

Interactive entertainment company 2K and Gearbox Software announced Tuesday that the sixth playable character for Borderlands 2, Krieg the Psycho, is now available via digital download across all available platforms for $9.99 (800 Microsoft Points). The Psycho Pack offers fans

Nokia Lumia 925 to Capture Low Light Images

Nokia Lumia 925

Nokia introduced Tuesday the Nokia Lumia 925, a new model in its Nokia Lumia 920 range. The Nokia Lumia 925 introduces a metal design and showcases the latest PureView camera feature and third party applications. According to Nokia, it includes

Star Trek Debit Cards for Mobile Banking

Star Trek Debit Cards

CARD.com is introducing Star Trek prepaid debit cards into the U.S. market. The Star Trek prepaid card, under license by CBS Consumer Products, is available at CARD.com/Star-Trek. “We live in a mobile world, and the next generation of banking isn’t

What Do Indians Love – Mobile Phone or TV?

InMobi

Mobile advertising network InMobi today released the findings of its Mobile Media Consumption Report for India. The study, developed with Decision Fuel, finds that mobile web users in India are increasingly influenced by mobile, with nearly a third of their

Science Fiction from the Singhs with iPad App

Science Fiction

Boston area-based rock band The Singhs will release its new album Science Fiction on June 4 through Redstar Entertainment (digital, CD and vinyl). Featuring 12 original songs, Science Fiction was produced by Grammy-winning music producer Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T.

Welcome to Moscow, the Silicon Valley of Russia

Alexander Vaschenko

By Alexander Vashchenko Today, I’d like to talk a bit about the two most exciting things in my life right now: the new face of Moscow as a hub for startups and tech investment, and the changing face of entertainment

EA SPORTS and FIFA Licensing Agreement Until 2022

EA SPORTS

EA SPORTS, a division of Electronic Arts (EA), and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have announced an extension of their existing licensing agreement until December 31, 2022. Under the terms of the agreement, EA SPORTS maintains exclusive rights

TV Guide Digital Debuts Redesigned TV App for Android

TV Guide Digital

TV Guide Digital debuted Tuesday its redesigned one-stop TV app for Android, which allows fans to find, share and watch programs instantly – anytime, anywhere. TV Guide has already introduced apps for Android, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This is

Hasbro’s KRE-O STAR TREK with Stop Motion Digital Short

Hasbro’s KRE-O STAR TREK

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced the availability of the new KRE-O STAR TREK line at retail locations beginning Tuesday, May 7. Also releasing is a stop motion animated short featuring KRE-O building sets and KREON figures based on the iconic

PlayStation to be Locally Manufactured in Brazil

PlayStation 3

In Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced Tuesday the local manufacturing of the PlayStation 3 (PS3) computer entertainment system as part of its commitment to invest in the growth of the gaming industry in Brazil. The PS3 systems

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