Walt Disney Pictures is developing a time-travel themed feature entitled Time Zones. The Hollywood Reporter has the first word of the project and the news that Marc Guggenheim will provide the screenplay. The pitch for the project is that a global event has separated the Earth’s geography into different time periods, meaning that traveling between […]
STARZ has signed “Spartacus” Co-Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight to an exclusive two-year overall deal. Starz has a three-year relationship with DeKnight, since the 2009 launch of the critically-acclaimed hit action drama series “Spartacus.” “Steven is a rare talent who we want to stay in business with,” says Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director […]
A new virus definitions update for Microsoft’s Security Essentials (MSE) has inadvertently misidentified Google’s Chrome browser app as containing a trojan and being a “severe” threat. MSE has been caught removing Chrome from users’ computers. Microsoft has acknowledged the mis-categorization and issued a patch, but not before hundreds of users were forced to reinstall the […]
Nuance has released a major update of Dragon Go!, its voice-driven search utility for iOS. After opening the software a person can use voice to quickly navigate through a range of curated services, such as Fandango and AccuWeather. The v1.1 update implements support for several more services, most notably Netflix and Spotify. Also new is […]
TouchType has released a new update for its free SwiftKey X and SwiftKey Tablet X apps. The latest version has added several new features including blog and RSS learning, heatmapping, and language layout switching. TouchType has also enhanced the way the app toggles to alternative characters. The new blog and RSS learning capability enables personalization […]
Singer Elton John opened his new Las Vegas act at Caesars Palace on Wednesday, tickling the ivories on his new “million dollar piano” nicknamed Blossom that lit up to reflect the mood of each song. “The Million Dollar Piano” show marks the beginning John’s three-year residency at Caesar’s theater, The Colosseum, and Wednesday’s performance was […]
Kodak today has shown a different take on its pocket camcorders. The Playfull Waterproof is a cousin to the original Playfull that trades some performance for hardening against conditions. Although it drops from 1080p down to 720p, it can survive underwater depths of up to 10 feet for two hours, or enough to fill much […]
The Kindle licensing deal Microsoft and Amazon made last year does not extend to the recently introduced and Android-powered Kindle Fire, BGR learned. This could mean Amazon will be on the hook for licensing fees to Microsoft. “Our agreement does not cover Android tablets,” said a Microsoft spokesperson. Microsoft would not comment on what, if […]
HP will begin implementing a worldwide firmware update to select LaserJet and multi-function printer (MFP) models to enable wireless network printing from mobile devices as well as connect to HP’s cloud service and print remotely. The update will add to the number of models accessible by the iOS feature AirPrint, which allows devices running iOS […]
Insurance costs will be going up for AT&T iPhone owners on October 4th, as rumored, a page on the carrier’s website reveals. On that date insurance rates are scheduled to jump from $5 to $7, affecting new and existing customers alike. The hike is happening in conjunction with the creation of a new device tier, […]
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