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Activision's new studio Elsewhere actively hiring; working on a new 'narrative-based IP'

Omer Dursun — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:42:01 +0000

Activision subsidiary Elsewhere Entertainment, the new studio formed to create a genre-defining AAA narrative IP, has revealed plans to expand its workforce and development efforts beyond Poland. Read more...

Microsoft-owned Activision has opened a new dev studio that is working on an all-new game IP

John Callaham — Thu, 16 May 2024 16:22:01 +0000

Activision, now owned by Microsoft, has opened a new game development studio called Elsewhere. The team is working on an all-new "narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise." Read more...

TechSpot Tip: Effortlessly Download Videos from YouTube, Others

Julio Franco — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:50:42 +0000

If you've browsed the Web at all in the last few years, there's a good chance you've watched a ton of YouTube videos. The site serves over a billion every day both on their own... Read more...

KeepSafe 2.01

Spencer Scott — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:32:51 +0000

KeepSafe protects your important documents and data with a seamless and real-time backup solution. It does not backup your entire system, but focuses on the documents and files you work on so you can... Read more...

New ASUS Eee PC1000HV with ATI Redeon HD3450

Tue, 26 May 2009 01:23:26 +0000

The Eee PC 1000HV is the latest netbook from ASUS that specially designed for enhancing the multimedia performance. The new EE PC 1000HV has similar features of its predecessor ASUS 1000HE except the graphic card... Read more...

New lithium technology dramatically increases battery life

Tue, 19 May 2009 20:53:10 +0000

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have been able to increase Lithium battery power by more than three times through the use of a new composite material. This material contains sulphur which has been attempted... Read more...

Picasa 3 build 71.43

Thu, 14 May 2009 07:14:20 +0000

The Picasa team at Google have recently released an update to their picture management software. Picasa update available - Build 71.43Changes since our last autoupdate: * Updated RAW Support for new... Read more...

Sony Vegas Pro 9

Thu, 14 May 2009 07:13:32 +0000

The Vegas Pro 9 collection integrates two powerful applications that work seamlessly together to provide an efficient and intuitive environment for video and broadcast professionals. This comprehensive suite offers the most robust and progressive platform... Read more...

TweakNow PowerPack 2009 v1.0.1

Thu, 14 May 2009 07:12:09 +0000

TweakNow PowerPack is a fully-integrated suite of utilities that let you fine-tune every aspect of your computer's operating system and Web browser. The RAM Idle program manages the free memory that is available to run... Read more...

Is Microsoft about to purchase SeeqPod's assets?

Thu, 14 May 2009 07:11:31 +0000

There's a rumor going around that Microsoft could be preparing to purchase music search engine SeeqPod, or at least acquire some of the company's technology. Now where did this crazy rumor come from? SeeqPod. If... Read more...

Cooler Master HAF 922 Mid Tower ATX case review

Julio Franco — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:24:50 +0000

Late last year we took a look at what became our most beloved full size ATX case, the Cooler Master HAF 932. This aggressive looking chassis was well built from both an aesthetic and design... Read more...

ATI Radeon HD 4890 vs. Nvidia GeForce GTX 275

Julio Franco — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:53:52 +0000

Gamers looking to spend some $250 on a brand new graphics card were given two new options last month when ATI unleashed their Radeon HD 4890 and Nvidia countered with the GeForce GTX 275. Starting... Read more...

European Union asks Obama to free ICANN

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:44:26 +0000

Viviane Reding, Information Society Commissioner of the European Union, is calling for the United States to hand over control of ICANN (Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers). She said that the organization running ICANN... Read more...

Microsoft Local Impact Map launched

Sat, 02 May 2009 18:32:00 +0000

Microsoft has recently launched a new Silverlight based map: Local Impact. The map lets you explore in detail the positive impact of the local programs & promotions supported by Microsoft around the world. Use of... Read more...

OCZ intros Z-Drive SSDs with up to 510MB/s speeds

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:57:00 +0000

OCZ has announced the introduction of its high-performance Z-Drive SSDs, a new line of PCI Express solid state drives which the company first showcased earlier this year at CeBIT. Available in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB... Read more...

ATI Radeon HD 4770 review: The $100 Killer GPU?

Julio Franco — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:53:27 +0000

Hot on the heels of last month's Radeon HD 4890 release which set a new performance record for ATI as their fastest single GPU yet, the company has another new graphics card for us today,... Read more...

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition review

Julio Franco — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:11:50 +0000

AMD kick started 2009 with guns blazing introducing their latest Phenom II X4 platform on early January. Although the launch was comprised of just two processors, that's all AMD needed to compete head to head... Read more...

SSD Round-up: Intel, OCZ, G.Skill, and Super Talent

Julio Franco — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:31:33 +0000

Putting together a blistering fast gaming computer is not that difficult nowadays. Start with the Intel Core i7 platform, at least 6GB of high-speed DDR3 memory, a GeForce GTX 295 graphics card, and you are... Read more...

Abaiko Disk Space Monitor 3

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:33:34 +0000

The simple, but still useful tool Abaiko Disk Space Monitor will keep you informed about the amount of free space on your disks. The news that there is not enough space on the disk will... Read more...

WMV Cut & Split 1.0 Release

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:32:48 +0000

WMV Cut & Split is the tool for you to cut & split WMV Windows Media video files in the shortest time and with the best quality. The Fastest to Cut & Split WMV... Read more...

Amazon blocks Phorm adverts scan

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:32:17 +0000

Amazon has said it will not allow online advertising system Phorm to scan its web pages to produce targeted ads. Phorm builds a profile of users by scanning for keywords on websites visited and then... Read more...

Rumor: Major Twitter announcement?

Kevin Weiner — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:45:46 +0000

It seems there's been lots of twitter related rumors flying around lately. First we heard Google may buy Twitter. Now it seems Twitter's founders are teasing us about something.Something's afoot at Twitter. Well, something's always... Read more...

Aten Laptop USB KVM Switch review

Julio Franco — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:57:58 +0000

Aten has been in the business of producing KVM switches (short for Keyboard/Video/Mouse) for over twenty years. During this time, they have positioned themselves as the world's largest KVM manufacturer offering enterprise solutions as... Read more...

Activision leaves PC Gaming Alliance, SecuROM joins

Julio Franco — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:49:51 +0000

The PC Gaming Alliance suffered a bit of a blow yesterday after a few of its members decided that in the current economy they cannot justify the budget required to maintain an active role in... Read more...

Impulse: Phase 3

Spencer Scott — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:28:03 +0000

Impulse Phase 3 includes five major new features that developer Stardock believes will be compelling to both PC users and software publishers. These new features are: The Impulse client has had its... Read more...

TechSpot's PC Buying Guide - April 2009 update

Julio Franco — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:17:37 +0000

Whether you are a first time builder seeking guidance or a seasoned enthusiast lacking the time it takes to compare the seemingly endless pit of hardware available, we've got you covered. TechSpot's PC Buying Guide... Read more...

Demigod has gone gold

Spencer Scott — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:22:44 +0000

Stardock announced today that the highly anticipated real-time action strategy PC game, Demigod, has gone gold. Demigod is set to hit store shelves in North America on April 14 and will also be available for... Read more...

Two new Palm Pre applications announced

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:31:08 +0000

For those of you who subscribed to the Palm Pre newsletter, you might have got a new email in your inbox: That's Palm showing off two Palm Pre applications: FlightView, that allows you to fly... Read more...

Asus GeForce GTX 285 TOP review

Julio Franco — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:52:31 +0000

Priced at around $350, the new GeForce GTX 285 is in a league of its own, meaning that ATI has no direct competitor for it. That doesn't guarantee a good value, so it will be... Read more...

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! USB Sound Card review

Julio Franco — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:47:12 +0000

When it comes to configuring that new notebook computer, you have a lot of options to choose from. Everything from the screen size, processor, graphics, memory and hard drive can be optimized to fit your... Read more...

China blocks access to YouTube

Stefano Elia — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:53:47 +0000

China has blocked the video-sharing network YouTube after Beijing denounced footage appearing to show security forces beating Tibetans in Lhasa last year as "a lie". The authorities have blocked the service on previous occasions and,... Read more...

UK government plans to monitor Facebook

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:52:36 +0000

Following on from their plans to monitor all communication in the UK, and storing it on a central database the government have decided to go one further. The home office has recently said that... Read more...

Asus Rampage II GENE microATX motherboard review

Julio Franco — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:14:56 +0000

The Intel Core i7 is still the most powerful desktop processor money can buy and it should come as no surprise that it's also the most expensive. Yet it's possible to get together the guts... Read more...

AT&T to sell iPhone without contract for $599

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:07:37 +0000

AT&T Inc. said Thursday it will start selling iPhones without requiring a two-year contract, but they will cost $400 more. Spokesman Michael Coe said AT&T will sell the phones starting next Thursday for $599 or... Read more...

5 Beautiful HTPC Cases Reviewed

Julio Franco — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:30:25 +0000

The HTPC came about to combine many or all components of a home theater setup into a single box. As a convergence device, the HTPC combines the functions of a personal computer and a digital... Read more...

EVGA launches try and review loaner program

Denis Wong — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:02:58 +0000

Those who plan on being reviewers for new computer hardware, or even enthusiasts who enjoy playing around with the latest and greatest can now do so with EVGA's new Loaner Program. Interested participants simply have... Read more...

Battery that 'charges in seconds'

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:59:43 +0000

A new manufacturing method for lithium-ion batteries could lead to smaller, lighter batteries that can be charged in just seconds. The approach only requires simple changes to the production process of a well-known material. ... Read more...

Downadup Win32/Conficker.C worm revving up to spread

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:59:14 +0000

A new variant of the Conficker or sometimes referred to as Downadup, worm is about to start spreading like wildfire on April 1st. Win32/Conficker.C is a worm capable of blocking security related websites, terminating system... Read more...

Splash Damage snipes Killzone 2 lead

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:52:35 +0000

In May 2008, Splash Damage offered the initial clues on its first project since the well-received PC edition of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, saying that it had entered into a long-term development deal with Fallout... Read more...

Mimi switch allows control of your iPod with an eye blink

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:01:30 +0000

Simply by winking you could start your iPod music or by raising an eyebrow you could go to the next song. These are all a reality now thanks to a new Japanese based gadget called... Read more...