Archive for: February, 2014

Nintendo to End Wi-Fi Support for Wii and DS on May 20

The Nintendo Wi-Fi connection for Wii and DS ends on May 20, bringing an end to online play for the two systems. What that means is there are a few months left to play Wii and DS games online, be that through multiplayer, sharing in-game content, or leaderboards. Nintendo notes this is just for the […]

Buffalo Debuts Three Open Source DD-WRT Wireless Routers

This week during Mobile World Congress 2014, Buffalo Americas launched three high speed AirStation Open Source DD-WRT wireless routers: the AirStation AC 1750 WZR-1750DHPD, the AirStation N600 WZR-600DHP2D, and the AirStation N300 WHR-300HP2D. The AC 1750 model is on sale now, while the other two won’t arrive until early March. According to Buffalo, these three new […]

Toshiba Launches New TransMemory Pro USB 3.0 Drives

Toshiba has announced a new flash drive: the TransMemory Pro USB 3.0. This USB drive is built to be a high-speed and compatible USB drive. The drive features write speeds of up to 205 MB/s, and can read at a respectable 222 MB/s. Toshiba has also packed the drive with encryption capabilities. “Featuring the best […]

Warner Bros. Plans Building a Minecraft Movie

Following the continued success of the studio’s The LEGO Movie, Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros. Pictures is looking at developing the hit video game Minecraft into a feature film. The LEGO Movie producer Roy Lee is attached to develop the property. Minecraft, which just passed 100 million registered users, is officially described as follows: […]

Sony to Close 2/3 of U.S. Stores, Sell Tokyo Headquarters

Sony this week announced plans to shutter two-thirds of its U.S. retail stores. It will keep several open, including its New York City flagship location. The move is being made as part of a cost-cutting measure. Along with the store closings, Sony plans to cut about 1,000 jobs in the U.S. and Mexico, amidst global […]

IDW to Publish Cartoon Network Crossover Collision

This June, the heroes of some of Cartoon Network’s most popular shows will join together at IDW for this all-ages, mega-colossal crossover where worlds and characters collide like never before! Written by the legendary Louise Simonson, the six-issue event will feature the herculean heroes going toe-to-toe against the nefarious nemeses Aku, Vilgax, Mandark, Mojo Jojo, […]

Boost and Virgin to Sell Samsung Galaxy S5

Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA today both announced plans to sell the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone. Both companies, which are owned and operated by Sprint, said the GS5 will be compatible with Sprint’s Spark LTE service. Pricing was not discussed, but the prepaid carriers said the GS5 will arrive during the second quarter with […]

Sprint Loses Attempt to Avoid $300 Million Tax Lawsuit

Sprint has been handed a defeat in its attempt to escape a $300 million sales tax case brought against it by the State of New York. New York alleged that Sprint underpaid sales taxes by as much as $130 million during a multi-year period beginning in 2005. Sprint sought to dismiss the case, but was […]

Warner Bros. May Make An investment in Machinima

Warner Bros. is considering an investment in Machinima of $10-15 million, reports the Wall Street Journal. Machinima, a multi-channel YouTube platform, received $35 million from Google in the past, but according to AllThingsD, was unable to secure a mega-round of $70 million last year and is still looking for a new CEO. Warner’s obvious synergistic […]

Bruno Mars Serenades in a New Clip from Rio 2

Rio 2 has just released a new clip that features Bruno Mars’ Roberto serenading Anne Hathaway’s Jewel with a song appropriately titled “Welcome Back.” Check it out in the player below with another recent clip beneath! The Blue Sky Studios film also features the voices of Jesse Eisenberg, Will.i.am, Jemaine Clement, Tracey Morgan, Leslie Mann, […]

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