After taking another look at Pacific Rim and the genre that inspired it, I came to realise I hadn't seen any new mecha anime around recently. It struck me as odd, as when I was in middle school, you couldn’t turn around a corner without coming face to face with a new giant robot. Mecha, it seems, has gone out of fashion. It made me wonder if this change was a permanent thing, … [Read more...] about Changing Anime Trends Over Time
Race Against Your Friends With New Local Multi-Player Mode in Angry Birds Go!
We've all heard that Rovio has been making a lot less money lately, so we can likely expect a lot of new things from their development team in the weeks and months to come. Their latest announcement is the addition of a new mode for Angry Birds Go! that will allow players to race against their friends using their own individual devices (though I should note that one vs. one … [Read more...] about Race Against Your Friends With New Local Multi-Player Mode in Angry Birds Go!
Amazon Prime Music Stations Available on Android
It's hard to avoid being impressed with Amazon these days with so many announcements recently that deliver so many improvements; the latest news brings Prime Stations to Android users. A lot has changed in the world of music: there was a time when having the latest release from your favourite artist meant traveling to a brick-and-mortar retail store and purchasing an entire … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Music Stations Available on Android
Google Closing in on iOS Compatibility for Android Wearables
Let's be honest, we were all expecting news like this at a time like this: the Apple Watch pre-sale is looming and Google announces that they are closing in on making Android wearables compatible with iOS devices. Some people won't be swayed --they want an Apple Watch and nothing else will do. Others have an open mind (or a budget that doesn't afford the high price tag for … [Read more...] about Google Closing in on iOS Compatibility for Android Wearables
Facebook for Android Test Drives WhatsApp Integration
First, Facebook purchased WhatsApp (in 2014 for a mere $19 billion USD). Second, Facebook introduces voice calling into the app. Third, Facebook adds full-on integration of WhatsApp mobile messaging service into their signature social media app. Loosely translated, this means beta users of the newly integrated Facebook app can use a dedicated 'send' button to share messages … [Read more...] about Facebook for Android Test Drives WhatsApp Integration
Canada Gets Google Play for Education, Classroom-Ready Android Tablets
Those of us in Canada have been sitting on the sidelines as Google Play for Education was developed and deployed in the United States in November of 2013, and later in the UK earlier this year; fortunately we don't have any longer to wait. This news is exciting, particularly for those of us with young children. Described as a “'one-stop shop' for engaging, educator-approved … [Read more...] about Canada Gets Google Play for Education, Classroom-Ready Android Tablets
Classic Arcade Title Fatal Fury Special Released for Android, iOS
It makes me sad when I think that my kids will never know the joy of plugging quarters into a machine deep inside a dark (and usually dingy) arcade. Gaming was different then, in a way I can't explain... the closest I can come is to say we were somehow grateful for new titles (and we certainly didn't imagine a time when we'd carry them in our pockets and play them in the palms … [Read more...] about Classic Arcade Title Fatal Fury Special Released for Android, iOS
Kindle v4.8 For iOS Adds Flashcards to iPhone, iPod Touch
Amazon has been busy this last while, the latest measure of this work being an update to their Kindle iOS app. In addition to changes that promise improvements to stability and performance, students will enjoy iPhone and iPod Touch support for the well-loved Flashcards for Print Replica format textbooks functionality (there things were available for the iPad before, the … [Read more...] about Kindle v4.8 For iOS Adds Flashcards to iPhone, iPod Touch
Amazon Prime Instant Video Arrives on Android Tablets
Android users have been able to stream Amazon Prime Instant Video to their smartphones for some time now, but finally the app is tablet-compatible (for those who don't have Kindle Fire hardware). To make it work, grab the Amazon Instant Video app (which is free, but you are still going to need a subscription to the Prime service of course). From there, just visit Amazon.com … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Instant Video Arrives on Android Tablets
Kodansha Launches New Manga
Last weekend, at the Anime Boston convention, comic distributor Kodansha introduced a list of several new manga. The six titles introduced included a new Persona manga, a new Vinland Saga to break the hiatus, and an original horror manga about cats. Attack on Titan 16 Special Edition This special edition contains a set of premium-quality playing cards, each with a … [Read more...] about Kodansha Launches New Manga