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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

Cell Phone Distracted Driving Crashes Report Released

Cell Phone Distracted Driving Crashes Report

The National Safety Council released findings from a recent analysis of national statistics on fatal motor vehicle crashes, in a report entitled, “Crashes Involving Cell Phones: Challenges of Collecting and Reporting Reliable Crash Data,” funded in part by Nationwide Mutual

EA and Insomniac Games to Launch ‘Fuse’ Digital Demo

Fuse

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Insomniac Games have announced the release of an action-packed demo for the co-op shooter, Fuse. The fast-paced demo will be available on Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network on May 7, allowing players

Robyn Corr to Lead Human Resources at Nintendo

Robyn Corr

Interactive entertainment company Nintendo of America announced Thursday the hiring of a new vice president of Human Resources. Robyn Corr began work at Nintendo of America’s headquarters in Redmond, Wash., on April 29, and is in charge of employee welfare,

Barnes & Noble Brings Google Play to NOOK

Barnes & Noble

NOOK Media LLC, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS), a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced it is expanding its catalogue of reading and entertainment content with the addition of the Google Play

LG and Atlas Genius Introduce Optimus Smartphone

LG and Atlas Genius

To celebrate the launch of LG Optimus G Pro smartphone, LG Electronics and indie rock stars Atlas Genius shared an intimate evening with music and tech tastemakers. Winners of the “Share the Genius Sweepstakes” social media contest joined fans, notable

Lenovo ThinkPad Laptop for Small Businesses

Lenovo ThinkPad Laptop

Tech company Lenovo announced Tuesday its new ThinkPad S431, a premium laptop PC featuring floating design and touchscreen display. Optimized for Windows 8, it offers enhanced performance and 15 percent faster processor speed than previous generations, says the company. Targeting

Smartphone App for Breast Cancer Patients

Breast Cancer

The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery founded by Dr. Frank DellaCroce and Dr. Scott Sullivan in New Orleans has announced the launch of a new smartphone app. It is designed for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and those looking

USA TODAY Mobile App for Tony Awards

USA TODAY Mobile App for Tony Awards

USA TODAY, a multi-platform news and information company, announced Tuesday the launch of the USA TODAY BROADWAY’S BEST app, its first mobile app dedicated to the Tony Awards. The app, presented by American Airlines, is an opportunity for fans to

Real Money Online Poker from Ultimate Gaming

Real Money Online Poker

Ultimate Gaming, a majority-owned subsidiary of Station Casinos LLC, has launched real money online poker at UltimatePoker.com to offer legal and secure online poker. Ultimate Poker is the exclusive online gaming partner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Ultimate Poker

PlayStation Debuts Beyond: Two Souls

Beyond: Two Souls

Tribeca Film Festival played host to the official screening of Sony Computer Entertainment America’s LLC (SCEA) Beyond: Two Souls gameplay which included a panel discussion with Game Director David Cage and the Hollywood cast on Saturday, April 27. Developed exclusively

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