Several months ago, Production I.G announced a series of events coming in 2015 to accompany the second season of Haikyuu!!, the popular volleyball manga. The project is called the Itadaki Project, and was no doubt set in motion to ride the popularity of sports anime, and the particular popularity of Haikyuu!!. Now, a recent announcement has promised a whole slew of Haikyuu!! … [Read more...] about Haikyuu!! Gains Stage Play, Festival, and Two Films
Signs Point to Android Wear Supporting iOS Devices
As smartwatches become more sophisticated, they also become more enticing. Most of us have already chosen whether we play for team Android or team iOS, but thankfully it seems like that will not have to dictate which wearable we can choose. This is especially good news for those of us with iPhones: Apple only has one watch, but Android can boast several options (most of which … [Read more...] about Signs Point to Android Wear Supporting iOS Devices
Rovio Disappointed By Declining Profits From Angry Birds Franchise
Since 2009 it has been difficult to throw a stone and not hit something branded with Angry Birds. It may have started with a single video game, but it quickly branched into a wide array of consumer products (including toys, clothing, sweets, and bedding). That said, nobody can accuse the Angry Birds developers at Rovio of lacking ambition --they are taking aim at the likes of … [Read more...] about Rovio Disappointed By Declining Profits From Angry Birds Franchise
Microsoft Wants You to Run Windows 10 on Your (Android) Smartphone
Fewer hardware manufacturers are making Windows-based smartphones, but apparently that isn't something causing Microsoft to lose sleep. Proving yet again that they are thinking outside of the box and interested in reinventing themselves, Microsoft is working on a ROM that will morph your Android smartphone into a Windows Phone 10 device. Just to be clear, this isn't a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Wants You to Run Windows 10 on Your (Android) Smartphone
Facebook Messenger App Joins Mobile Payments Trend
Once upon a time, you would hand your friends paper and coins anytime they needed cash. These days, it is more difficult --if your friends are anything like mine, they lack a functioning debit machine attached to their bodies somehow; this means we need to be more modern about the way we send and receive money. Many apps and services have stepped up to make this an easy task, … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger App Joins Mobile Payments Trend
Nintendo is (FINALLY) Creating Mobile Gaming Apps
So apparently pigs have wings. And I may have to eat my hat. And Nintendo has announced their intention to team up with major Japanese mobile gaming development firm DeNA to create smartphone games starring your favourite Nintendo characters. It's been a long time coming. There have been flirtations with mobile gaming in the past, but overwhelmingly Nintendo has … [Read more...] about Nintendo is (FINALLY) Creating Mobile Gaming Apps
Apple Will Soon Offer Trade-In Incentive to Android Owners
Apple has the solution to all of your problems, at least as long as they relate to having an Android smartphone that you wish was actually an iPhone. For some time now, Apple has offered a trade-in and trade-up program for those wishing to swap their old iOS or MacOS X gear for the latest and greatest... but soon they will extend that same courtesy to those wanting to make the … [Read more...] about Apple Will Soon Offer Trade-In Incentive to Android Owners
Joint Campaign For Sword Art Online: Lost Song and God Eater: Rage Burst
This weekend, the Dengeki Game Festival 2015 was held. The event announced the joint campaign of two eagerly anticipated games - Sword Art Online: Lost Song for the PlayStation 3/PS Vita, and God Eater 2: Rage Burst for the PlayStation 4/PS Vita. Sword Art Online has already gained its fair share of attention. The light novel series by Reki Kawahara already has two games to … [Read more...] about Joint Campaign For Sword Art Online: Lost Song and God Eater: Rage Burst
Apple Getting (Undue) Credit for Inventing USB-C
Have you ever said something you later regretted? Daring Fireball's John Gruber had a moment like this recently when he proclaimed that Apple was responsible for inventing the USB-C standard (forgetting that its creation also included a few other companies, like: AMD, Dell, Foxconn, Google, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, Seagate, Tektronics, Texas … [Read more...] about Apple Getting (Undue) Credit for Inventing USB-C
BlackBerry Modifies Galaxy Tab S to Create SecuTablet
Proving once again to be resilient and surprising, BlackBerry is giving tablets another shot (but not to worry, it isn't anything like the PlayBook). Based on a modified version of the 10" Galaxy Tab S by Samsung, BlackBerry's new SecuTablet is taking aim at the security-conscious corporate and government sectors. Cosmetically the tablet looks pretty much like a … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Modifies Galaxy Tab S to Create SecuTablet