laptop-review: August 2013

Saturday, 31 August 2013

Big investor gets option to join Microsoft board

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		Big investor gets option to join Microsoft board 08.30.2013 9:34 PM ValueAct Capital, one of Microsoft's biggest investors, has secured the right to appoint its president to the software giant's board of directors.

		Trojan entices Craigslist users with fake software freebie 08.31.2013 10:15 AM A malicious app is apparently being used to distribute mobile spyware on the popular via the free classifieds site.

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		Staycation, all the apps I ever wanted 08.31.2013 3:00 AM Everyone loves a long weekend, and these apps can help you make the most of it by finding great activities, events, meals, and hotels in your city.

		Dropbox dismisses hack demonstrated by developers 08.31.2013 9:34 AM Developers who were able to bypass Dropbox's security by reverse-engineering Python applications described their technique in a published paper.

		Facebook's disclosures remind us not to count on privacy 08.31.2013 8:20 AM In releasing its first report on government requests for user information, Facebook is reminding consumers and businesses that using the Internet today requires self-censorship.

		Slight drop in tablet sales expected as wearables emerge 08.31.2013 11:02 AM Researcher IDC has slightly lowered its tablet shipment forecast for 2013 and beyond, blaming competition from larger-sized smartphones and futuristic wearable computing devices.

		Should your next PC be a Surface Pro? 08.30.2013 1:59 PM Microsoft made the $100 discount permanent, and slashed some money off the cost of the Touch keyboard, so is a Surface Pro a good investment for your next PC.

Friday, 30 August 2013

Imagination to battle ARM with MIPS server chips

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		Imagination to battle ARM with MIPS server chips 08.29.2013 3:50 PM Imagination is the U.K. company that designs the iPhone's and iPad's graphics chips.

		Free Game Friday: Feed your free time with these food games 08.30.2013 6:01 AM If you love to eat and spend free time playing free games, this is the place for you. Enjoy these tasty morsels of bite-sized fun.

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		Review: Helium Music Manager 9 jazzes up music management 08.30.2013 7:00 AM Helium Music Manager looks good, and it offers plenty of useful tools for managing extensive music collections. Unfortunately, though, many of its best features are only in the Premium version.

		Salesforce.com's Benioff lays out future strategies 08.30.2013 9:15 AM In a quarterly earnings call, CEO Marc Benioff says Salesforce.com will focus on vertical markets, marketing software and an expanded partnership with SAP.

		Microsoft: Talks with U.S. government on surveillance transparency break down 08.30.2013 11:10 AM Microsoft and Google both filed lawsuits in June asking that the companies be allowed to disclose more information about U.S. government surveillance requests they receive.

		Facebooks data policy changes put your face front and center 08.29.2013 11:51 AM The social network clarifies its data use policies in the wake of a class-action lawsuit settlement.

		Review: Hate Plus tries to wrap up a story that already ended 08.29.2013 4:46 PM Hate Plus, the add-on-cum-sequel to 2012s Analogue: A Hate Story is wonderfully written, but doesnt invite nearly the level of emotional investment as its predecessor.

		5 Android mail apps for the Gmail-weary 08.30.2013 3:30 AM Maybe a new app will help you wrangle those massive piles of email.

		AT&Ts contract-free Aio service going nationwide in mid-September 08.30.2013 8:33 AM The subsidiary was designed to directly compete with T-Mobile's Simple Choice plans with competitive rates.

		Xiaomi the money! Who is this mobile company that's poaching Tech's top shelf talent? 08.29.2013 12:05 PM Xiaomi is a name that few Americans have heard, but if this Chinese company continues to progress and scoop up talent like Hugo Barra, it could soon become a household name on our shores.

		A federal push for mobile privacy has failed, critics say 08.29.2013 1:45 PM The NTIAs decision to separate out mobile privacy for discussion ignored significant cross-platform tracking of consumers, one critic charges.

		Origin Genesis Z87 review: Boutique PC bliss in a (slightly) more affordable package 08.30.2013 3:30 AM This isn't the fastest boutique gaming rig we've tested, but it's a whole lot less expensive.

Video Games and Fantasy Football, Need We Say More?

August 30, 2013

Video Games and Fantasy Football, Need We Say More?

Twenty-five years later, Madden is still the premier NFL video game simulation. In fact, it's the only NFL video game on the major consoles, and each year, its makers cram more features to take the game beyond the action on the filed, onto the sidelines and into the owner's box. It's a dynastic franchise, and judging from the buzz each iteration generates, shows no signs of slowing down.

For its silver anniversary release, Madden NFL 25 focuses more on under-the-hood improvements than general gameplay changes. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Well, find out if it's a touchdown or a fumble in this full review.

» Madden NFL 25 Review.