Space Intruder Multi-Tool Only Has A Couple Of Tools

By Glenn Santos

Long story short, it doesn’t do much except commemorate a classic game. On either end of this novelty keychain is a foldable flathead and Philips screwdriver. The ergonomics are poor and there isn’t much of a grip, but when an emergency situation calls for it, it might just work.
Oh, and the name? Probably to avoid copyright hassles. We’re hoping the jaws of this keychain also double as bottle openers but the product page says zip.

New Xbox Is Old Xbox With New Services ( Microsoft)

By Catalin Alexandru

Despite what you might have heard, the new Xbox is probably not going to be at E3 2012 except maybe in announcement form only, but that apparently doesn’t stop people from speculating and asking about it. And when you run one of Microsoft’s better known first party studios, like the one responsible for the Xbox avatars and Kinect Sports, you probably tend to get asked about it a lot.

 

Gear from E3 Gaming

For years, the E3 conference has been widely regarded as the best place to get a handle on what’s coming up for games in the short future, as well as gaming hardware, and technical wizardry. And this year’s event promises some serious surprises for gamers and technophiles alike. We’re taking a look at some of the coolest gear to be announced at E3 in this round up starting with a couple of gadgets from Sony.

Sony PlayStation 3D Display

Sony’s PlayStation is arguably the most advanced gaming console around, so pairing the machine with a standard television is like strapping an Alienware PC to an old 17 inch CRT monitor. So, if you want to get the most out of your PlayStation, you’re going to have to spring for Sony’s own branded 3D Display.

Amazon Kindle 3G AT&T Sponsored Version Announced For $139

By Julian Horsey

Amazon already launched an sponsored version of their WiFi Kindle earlier in the year which is available for a reduced price and comes with adverts, and now they have also announced a 3G spored version of the Kindle 3, called the Kindle 3G with Special Offers.
The Kindle 3G with Special Offers comes with a data connections from US mobile carrier AT&T,m and there are no monthly fees or connection charges for the connection, instead the new Kindle 3G with Special Offers is supported by adverts, and it will retail for $139.

Modern Warfare 3 Tested By Glitchers

By Catalin Alexandru

While some game companies are outsourcing QA to the cheapest backwater they can find, Infinity Ward is apparently flying in career glitchers and exploiters to help with this year’s money printer, Modern Warfare 3. “mapMonkeys are a community of gamers who have become infatuated with discovering and sharing glitches, exploits, tricks, and strategies found in the video games they play,” in their own words.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming To Verizon

By Roland Hutchinson

We heard a rumor last week that the new Sony Ericsson Xperia Play would be available on Verizon Wireless in the US, this new gaming smartphone from Sony Ericsson is now official and it will be available in the US with Verizon Wireless.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play will be available in the US in April with Verizon and it comes with an FWVGA display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, plus a 1GHz Qualcomm processor, 512MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM.

Nintendo 3DS to get Netflix on Thursday

Nintendo is reportedly set to bring Netflix' video streaming app to the 3DS handheld on Thursday. Users with unlimited streaming plans will be able to access a wide range of TV shows and movies directly from the gaming device via Wi-Fi, though the video content is initially limited to 2D.
Nintendo recently launched its own video service in Japan for the 3DS, enabling users to view content in 2D and 3D. Japanese users can also access a limited number of shows provided by local content providers Fuji TV and Nippon TV.

Apple working on 'iPad HD' (rumor)

By John D. Sutter, CNN

July 8, 2011 12:01 p.m

(CNN) -- Tech blogs are never short on Apple rumors.
Here's the latest: The company reportedly is working on a new iPad, due out later this year, that will have a higher-resolution screen.
Dubbed the "iPad HD" by a blog called This Is My Next, which is run by former editors from the respected tech site Engadget, the new iPad is said to be a "pro" device that could be used for high-end video editing and photography.