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HTC Vive VR Will Launch With 50 Compatible Games
At the recently concluded Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, virtual reality or VR was the hot topic, with developers and the hardware manufacturers talking about what games are coming to VR, particularly to specific VR headsets. Among the VR devices that are upcoming, HTC Vive VR also made it a point to share with participants at the GDC what games were coming to the VR headset when it launches on April 5. According to a report in Fortune, HTC and partner-developer Valve announced and
Windows 10 Mobile Now Rolling Out, But Not On All Windows Phones
Sad news for owners of some Windows phones, namely Lumia 920 and Lumia 1020. Microsoft is not making good on its promise that all Windows phones will be getting the upgrade to the Windows 10 Mobile OS. According to a report in The Verge, the company is currently rolling out the upgrade but only to "select" Windows 8.1 devices.
'BioShock: The Collection' Appears In Another Listing, Despite No Official Announcement
The very popular first-person shooter game franchise, "BioShock" has been the subject of various rumors circulating the Internet recently. Last month, a leak from a ratings board in Brazil indicated that the game has been rated. More recently, a Taiwanese ratings board apparently gave the game a rating as well. The report was accompanied by leaked cover art for the collection, according to a report in GameRant.
Xbox One News: Console Will Run Windows 10 Universal Apps, Xbox Store Merging With Windows Store
Microsoft is all about bridging platforms these days. After announcing that the Xbox One gamers will soon be able to play with players on other platforms such as the PC, they are now saying that the Xbox One will be able to run what they call Windows 10 Universal apps soon. The company made this announcement at the Game Developers Conference 2016, according to a Tech Times report.
Is Sony Working On A PlayStation 4.5?
A website that is known for reliable leaks when it comes to console gaming, Kotaku, recently revealed that Sony is working on an upgrade to its beloved gaming console, the PlayStation 4. According to the Kotaku report, their sources are saying that the PlayStation 4.5 is in the drawing board which will bring better "graphical power" and will support games that run on 4K resolution.
LG G5 Release Date News: Global Release Set For April 1
Consumers waiting for the release of LG's latest flagship, the LG G5, can now mark their calendars on April 1. The device which was officially unveiled at the MWC 2016 in February now has an official release date. The company's home market, South Korea, will be getting the device a day earlier on March 31. April 1 is the release date for the United States and the United Kingdom, according to reports in Tech Times and TechRadar.
'Minecraft' News: 'Minecraft' Is Going VR, First With Samsung Gear VR
The very popular building and exploration open-world game, "Minecraft" is getting on the virtual reality (VR) bandwagon. This was very much expected because Microsoft, since acquiring the franchise in 2014, has been known to push the game to different platforms, from PC, consoles, mobile to even augmented reality. According to a Tech Times report, the first virtual reality version of the game will be first available on the Samsung Gear VR, arriving on the VR headset this spring 2016.
The Most Influential People on the Internet, According to TIME
Time Magazine recently released their unranked list of 30 people with the most clout on the Internet, looking at how many followers they had on various social media platforms, how much "site traffic" they got, and also their ability to generate news. According to Time, the list did not only include famous celebrities, Hollywood personalities and politicians. It also included those who became famous on the Internet because of their YouTube channel, their blog or their Instagram or Twitter posts.
February 2016 Registered Highest Global Temperature Average In The 20th Century
Recently released scientific data by the National Centers for Environmental Information of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed that the month of February registered the highest global temperature average so far in the 20th century. According to the NOAA website, the average temperature recorded in February was 2.18 F higher than the average temperature for the 20th century. Notably, the December 2015 to February 2016 average temperature also posted a 2.03 F difference abov
Oculus Rift News: VR Headset To Launch With 30 Games
With virtual reality technology becoming the rage these days, technology consumers especially gamers are very excited about the launch and release of the first virtual reality headsets in the market. Among the three competing brands, the one closest to a launch is the Oculus Rift, designed and manufactured by an independent company, Oculus VR. The Oculus Rift is set for a March 28 release. According to a report in Wired UK, the upcoming VR headset will also be released with an "impressive softwa