Sentai Filmworks, a North American film distribution company, has recently announced that they will be distributing two new anime to be shipped soon, My Love Story and Triage X. My Love Story, known in Japan as Ore Monogatari, is a surprise hit shoujo about a fairly unattractive gentle giant who suddenly gains a love life when he rescues a girl from a harasser on a train. … [Read more...] about Sentai Filmworks Acquires Two New Anime
What is the Source Material for Anime?
Anime, as a form of entertainment, has become so popular over the decades that the world collectively refers to this one country’s animated content by name, rather than simply calling them Japanese cartoons the way we would any other country. Perhaps this comes from the uniquely stylised art, or perhaps from the sheer number of anime series produced over the years, or perhaps a … [Read more...] about What is the Source Material for Anime?
Discover New Digital Manga with Jump Start
Starting next week, Viz is giving two new manga a Jump Start. Next week, almost simultaneously to the release in Japan, we’ll be seeing “Welcome to Shika High’s Competitive Dance Club.” This will be followed by “Devily Man” on May 25. As none of these manga have even had their Japanese debut yet, the story material and content are almost entirely unknown, although something … [Read more...] about Discover New Digital Manga with Jump Start
Disney Infinity: Toy Box 2.0 Brings Toys to Life on Android
Digital toys are everywhere now, not the least of which belong to Disney Infinity and their collection of RFID-enabled figurines from many of their famed franchises (including the Avengers, Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Brave, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Monsters Inc). Nearly every gaming platform is supported by Disney Infinity, with Android … [Read more...] about Disney Infinity: Toy Box 2.0 Brings Toys to Life on Android
Apple Gives Developers Early Access to App Analytics Service
It's nearing conference season for the biggest players in the mobile game, not the least of which is Apple and the WWDC coming up in June. Ahead of that event, Apple has sent a notice to developers that invites them to join a beta program for their new App Analytics service. This news is not entirely surprising: free analytics for developers were hinted at during the last … [Read more...] about Apple Gives Developers Early Access to App Analytics Service
6th Season of Hetalia Available this July
The sixth season of Hetalia is coming this July, after not having a new episode since February of 2014. Fans of the anime will be delighted to hear the same voice cast returning, along with the same gorgeous new art style used by the fifth season, The Beautiful World. Following along the style of naming, the sixth season is titled The World Twinkle. Along with a teaser, … [Read more...] about 6th Season of Hetalia Available this July
Google Leaves Us With Few Choices Following Nexus 7 Retirement
Google retired the Nexus 7 earlier this week, leaving many of us wondering what could be in store at the upcoming I/O conference in late May. Generally considered to be among the higher-end mobile device hardware options (don't be fooled by the number of sales, which will appear small by comparison to the likes of Samsung or Huawei), the Nexus lineup is overdue for a refresh … [Read more...] about Google Leaves Us With Few Choices Following Nexus 7 Retirement
Windows 10 Rumoured to Support Android Apps
There are few things a tech geek likes more than a good rumour, so news that Windows 10 devices (like smartphones, tables, and PCs) may be able to run Android apps is a rather exciting possibility. If we are lucky, this possibility will be confirmed at the upcoming Microsoft Build 2015 conference being held in San Francisco. We don't know much about how it would work or what … [Read more...] about Windows 10 Rumoured to Support Android Apps
Google Wants to Buy (and Protect) Your Patents
Anybody even halfway paying attention to the news these days will be familiar with patent-trolls and the never-ending quest for patent-owners seeking to protect their ideas from others wishing to capitalize on them. Google understands better than most, and wants to do their part to put an end to that ridiculous (and confusing, and expense, and frustrating) game. By creating a … [Read more...] about Google Wants to Buy (and Protect) Your Patents
Butterfly Wings Key to Reducing Screen Glare
Everybody with a smartphone or tablet understands how difficult it is to read your screen in direct sunlight (or other situations where glare comes into play). It's one of the reasons I turn to my e-reader after all of this time, because at least it does a little better job --but there is no question that the resolution is lacking and it limits the usefulness of the device. … [Read more...] about Butterfly Wings Key to Reducing Screen Glare