In a continuing trend of releasing HD remakes of NES classics, Capcom announced that they will be releasing an HD remake of Duck Tales, an 8-bit game that originally came out for the NES back in 1990. The announcement trailer can be seen here: According to Ars Technica, Capcom stated
Intel Changes Mind: Broadwell & Skylake Processors Will Be LGA Upgradeable
In previous Intel processor roadmaps, there was indication that Intel was planning on releasing future generation processors such as Broadwell and Skylake only in an integrated SOC, BGA format, making it impossible for user-upgradeable processors. This move, naturally alarmed many (particularly PC hardware enthusiasts), as the ability to swap out
AMD Launches the First New GPU in 2013: Radeon HD 7790
AMD has launched it’s first new graphics card for 2013, the Radeon HD 7790. The Radeon HD 7790 is a $149 USD midrange graphics card that is meant to fill the pricing void between the Radeon HD 7770 and the Radeon HD 7850. Although the HD 7790 is branded as
Titanium Backup System Data Restore Issues
A word of warning for those that flash custom ROMs often on their Android smartphones and use Titanium Backup to backup and restore app & system data after a clean data wipe: only restore applications and application data, DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA. If you restore system data (even when
Registration for Twin Cities Code Camp #14 Live!
For those that are interested in attending the next Twin Cities Code Camp 14, registration for the event is now live! TCCC 14 is scheduled to take place on April 27, 2013. You can register for the event here: Eventbrite – Twin Cities Code Camp 14 Like previous Twin
Tom’s Hardware Previews the Upcoming Haswell’s Core i7-4770K
Tom’s Hardware was able to get a sneak performance preview of Intel’s upcoming Haswell-based processor, the Core i7-4770K. Haswell uses the 22nm process and is the successor to Sandy Bridge / Ivy Bridge microarchitecture that powers Intel’s current generation processors. Staying true to Intel’s Tick-Tock strategy, Haswell is a “tock,”
EA/Maxis Offering Free Games to Disgruntled SimCity Owners on March 20
With the major server and gameplay problems that were encountered during the launch week of SimCity, many disgruntled SimCity owners vented their wrath online and directly to EA. There were many angry requests for EA to offer full refunds for SimCity, but EA ultimately refused to offer refunds, angering SimCity
Samsung Launches the Galaxy S4
The new Samsung Galaxy S4 phone is here! …well, almost. Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S4 today over at New York City’s Radio Hall. Aside from boasting greatly improved hardware over the S3 (i.e. Snapdragon quad core processor, 5″ AMOLED display, 13 megapixel camera) and newer features (floating touch, smart pause),
A Clean, New “Responsive” Look for Y-Corner
Y-Corner has a new look! In keeping with current web trends, Y-Corner is now web responsive, and is now mobile browser friendly. Y-Corner is using a modified theme from Elegant Themes, a web design company that puts out excellent WordPress-based themes and plugins. As I always appreciate suggestions, let me
LG Trolls Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Billboard in Times Square with a Bigger ‘4’
Samsung’s new Galaxy S4 phone launches today, but not without some humorous trolling from LG over in NYC’s Times Square. Brilliant, LG. Source: CNet – LG spoofs Galaxy S4 ad with Times Square billboard