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It’s no secret that women are the power users when it comes to social media. But are their topics of choice actually any different than those of men? Yes, says a study from Proust.com, a social media hub geared specifically for families and close personal friends. Users on Proust asked their loved ones a range of

I recently wrote an article discussing the survivability of multiple platforms within the smartphone industry. I opined that there is ample market share to capture, if the struggling platforms were willing to work to differentiate themselves in a meaningful way. One of those platforms is Microsoft’s Windows Phone. Windows Phone occupies an interesting niche in

Sony will be taking a more customized and nimble approach when it comes to the pricing of PS Vita games. They won’t all sit at $40 when they release; instead, it appears the company will be pricing titles as they should be worth. The news comes from an interview between GI.biz and Sony’s PlayStation Europe

Right after we hear about Olive, the first feature film shot on a smartphone, the mobislyder barrels through the door. Mobislyder is being touted as the “world’s first portable dolly designed specifically for smartphones and compact cameras.” According to the press release: With more than 200,000 videos uploaded to YouTube, and in excess of 1 billion

Have RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook defenses been breached? That’s the claim being made by three intrepid hackers. If true, the exploit would be a monumental blow to Research In Motion’s sound security reputation. The hackers said a tool they’ve developed, aptly called DingleBerry, has allowed them to gain root access to the PlayBook. For the unfamiliar,

Joystiq got word from a reader and tipster this morning that confirms the North American birth of one of this generation’s iconic Japanese gaming franchises: Rhythm Heaven. According to the next issue of Nintendo Power, Rhythm Heave Fever is heading to the Wii in February of 2012. Rhythm Heaven is, you guessed it, a rhythm game. However, rather

It’s no secret that our data and usage behavior on our phones are eminently loggable. But its another thing entirely to see it in action. That’s just what we get to do, though, thanks to one crafty Android dev. Renowned developer Trevor Eckhart has recorded a vid that shows the workings of some hidden software

Dr. Seuss-like product name aside, Native Union’s high-end bluetooth receiver is an essential gadget for those who rely on cell phones as their primary form of communication in the workplace or at home. While the FCC continues to approve flawed cell phone radiation studies, there is compelling evidence in the science world that cell phones do

GamePro Magazine commanded a huge part of my childhood. Growing up, every month saw me waiting for the next issue in one of my favorite gaming rags. I had subscriptions to EGM, Nintendo Power and GamePro for as long as I can remember. That’s why the news that came out today completely sucks. GamePro is

HBO has long been one of cable’s premier networks, offering a wide array of hugely popular content unrivaled by other premium channels. Unfortunately, the company said it would never (at least for now) offer shows like True Blood or The Wire to digital non-subscribers, instead remaining loyal to TV distributors. Speaking at VideoSchmooze NYC, HBO

Back in the day I used to love Nokia phones, mainly for their superior hardware but never for the operating system. When the likes of the iPhone came onto the scene, my relationship with Nokia went a little sour – using Symbian became very stale indeed. History seemed to be repeating itself more recently with

Picking the right smartphone can be tricky. Do raw specs, or user-experience matter?  Do you prefer an unskinned version of Android, or one done up in HTC’s best?  What’s best for one won’t always be best for the other.  I’ve spent a decent amount of time with every smartphone in AT&T’s lineup and have compiled

Google has charted our streets, parks and oceans, and now the company is bringing its mapping technology to the indoors. With the release of Google Maps 6.0, the search giant has launched a significant update that will allow Android users to navigate complex structures like IKEA, Macy’s and even certain airports. If you’ve ever used

Olive is  the first feature film shot with a smartphone (and with a wildly expensive 35mm lens to achieve that shallow depth of field, of course). But the fact that the new independent film was shot entirely using a Nokia N8 is quite impressive, and a first in the movie world. San Francisco radio show

Eurogamer is reporting a new rumor that indicates respected game designer Fumito Ueda has left Sony. Ueda is the Lead Designer at Team Ico and was heavily involved in both the critically acclaimed and fan loved Shadow of the Colossus and ICO. His studio’s current project is The Last Guardian, a title that will pit gamers

Today at an event in NYC Spotify announced its plans for the future- to add apps to the service.  More specifically, to turn Spotify “into an interactive platform where third-party developers can easily build HTML5 Spotify Apps via JavaScript API” called amazingly enough “The Spotify Platform.” Along with today’s announcement Spotify showed off an updated

When I took the Sonic 4G to San Francisco, I used the mobile hotspot primarily with my tablet and smartphone. That was the mission of the trip, to see if I could make it without a laptop. My friend’s WiFi and this device made that venture very successful for me. But did the love continue

Sony Ericsson announced in a press release yesterday that it has struck a deal with Box.net to provide all Xperia smartphone users in the U.K. with 50GB worth of cloud-based storage completely free. If you’ve attempted to sign up for the offer, however, you’d have already noticed that it isn’t quite ready yet. Those who

A federal judge has lifted the ban preventing the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia. Samsung will now be allowed to launch the tablet in the country, provided it keeps sales records for the device. Apple plans to appeal the decision, and the court has honored Apple’s request for the injunction to remain

During the week of Black Friday, running from Saturday, November 19th through Friday, November 25th, Microsoft saw its Xbox 360 arm enjoy the biggest selling week in its history. In just seven days, Microsoft was able to move more than 960,000 Xbox 360 consoles in the United States alone. Pretty good for a system in