You read that right. The original designer of the classic HoloChess scene in A New Hope, Phil Tippett, has a Kickstarter campaign running for a game called HoloGrid: Monster Battle. It’s not quite the HoloChess you know from the movie because the AR tech isn’t there yet, but it is the foundation for what will evolve into full-blown HoloChess when the technology catches up.
Deal: LEGO Star Wars for $1, Star Wars Pinball 4 for just $.
One of the most well-known developers in the real-time strategy game genre, Chris Taylor, is now developing a new RTS game that could be a breakthrough in merging mobile and PC platforms. Taylor says this new game, which does not yet have a name, will “change, fundamentally, not only the way we play RTS but the way we access the RTS experience.”
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Those are some huge claims, but in Taylor’s case he has the experience to back up his assertions.
Technology can enable people to accomplish some truly amazing things. The internet specifically has enabled a massive shift in how people live and communicate. It’s now easier to talk to your doctors, find a significant other, and do your shopping. But, as we all know, some people use the internet to do some weird and questionable things. One man who goes by the name of Phillip Harrison did just that. Mr.
Nora and Max are the names of two adult toys that are smart enough to both connect to mobile devices via Bluetooth and… perform other services that can help long distance couples.
However, Nora and Max are seeking funding via Indiegogo before they actually become available to consumers. These sex toys are for both men (the Max) and women (the Nora) and connect with smartphones including Android and iOS devices, but also Windows and Mac computers, via Bluetooth.
Google posted its December security bulletin for Android earlier today, and if you were hoping for an update full of fixes and tweaks, you might want to look elsewhere.
The most notable aspect regarding the December security patch is its inclusion of the KRACK fix. It is a welcome sight, seeing how it was notably absent from the November security patch and how almost half of all Android devices were vulnerable to the security flaw.
Update, February 7, 2019 (6:10PM EST): Verizon’s offer on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is good, but Best Buy’s is even better. For a limited time, you can get either phone for $450 off. That’s $300 off over 24 months and an instant $150 discount.
All colors and storage configurations are available with the discount. However, Best Buy sells the Verizon versions of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
If you’re on the lookout for an Android game where your role is a bit more sovereign than that of a simple builder or architect, you’ll be pleased to know that Godus (a game that actually puts in in the role of God) is no longer exclusively available for PC and iOS, and has officially landed on Google Play.
Fans of the older Black and White game from 2001 (another game where you play the role of God) that long to once again play the role of a heavenly creator will feel right at home in Godus, although there are naturally a lot of differences in the two games.
GDC 2018 is in full swing this week, and a number of companies have divulged new information on games and software that they’ve been working on for months. Qualcomm is one of these companies, and today announced a new Snapdragon 845 VR development kit that it says will help pave the way for more immersive standalone VR experiences.
One of the new features present in the Snapdragon 845 mobile platform is 6DoF SLAM, which stands for six degrees of freedom (6DoF) with simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM).
The Samsung Galaxy Gear was meant to be Samsung’s big break into the smartwatch game, but so far the device has been met with relatively lukewarm reception. Most critics admit that the device has potential but that it is held back by limited apps, limited device support and an overall experience that feels “unfinished”.
The good news is that Samsung is hard at work to improve that experience through future software updates.
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🥚 It feels like Easter eggs have been on the shelves for months, but Easter’s finally next weekend, so I’m off to see if there are any left at the store… wish me luck!