The Copyright Alert System (CAS) is here! Brainchild of such industries as the RIAA and MPAA, this new method to curtail illegal content sharing went live last week. An outline for the system began in July 2011, as the recording and movie businesses realized individual lawsuits weren’t accomplishing their goal of reducing or eliminating piracy. […]
Well, that was odd. The PlayStation 4 has been announced. Sony’s massive PR machine unveiled it yesterday in what was intended to be the big, get-excited, showstopping event that would generate enough buzz about the new platform to keep the internet salivating until launch. Instead, the whole event was met with a resounding chorus of […]
As I type this, Sony’s great big PlayStation 4 announcement event has just wrapped up in NYC. A parade of big name developers have been coming out one by one to sing the praises of the new console. Sizzle reels for new games have sizzled, and the fashion-forward game designer appears to be wearing sport […]
In case you haven’t heard, Sony is slated to unveil the PlayStation 4 tonight at 6 PM Eastern Time. Multiple outlets are reporting some advance details, and we’ll have a full rundown up on Techcitement this evening. In the meantime, here’s a cheat sheet of rumors everyone seems to agree upon. IT MIGHT BE AVAILABLE […]
“A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked.” — Anais Nin There’s been a little disturbance in the force of the coffee world lately, with the […]
Beginning April 22, G4, the cable network known for its technology and gaming-centric programming, will be rebranded as Esquire Network. According to Adam Stotsky, G4’s general manager, the goal is to broaden viewership by tailoring programming to suit the tastes of “a vastly underserved audience in cable TV — today’s modern man.” This shift away […]
“We’ll be fighting in the streets, with our children at our feet And the morals that they worship will be gone, and the men who spurred us on Sit in judgment of all wrong.” “Won’t Get Fooled Again” by The Who If you know these words, chances are you’re a nerd. A milquetoast. A milksop. […]
Way back in the far long days of May 2012, we published a story on the 1-BUD earphones and it’s rather surprising impact on my life as someone deaf in one ear. Now, feeling the literal weight of the holidays causing a greater gravitational pull on me, I realize I need to look for an […]
“Gangnam Style,” an international sensation and current YouTube Overlord, just hit one billion views, on December 21, 2012 no less. Look at it this way: that’s 1/7 of the world’s population; more than three times as many views as there are people who live in America. For your viewing pleasure in this most celebratory moment, feel […]
Recent offers have circulated the internet for a free six-month or twelve-month trial of SiriusXM satellite radio’s streaming service. Normally, this service costs $14.49 per month or a $3.50 per month additional charge for subscribers of the company’s regular satellite radio programming. If one of your online buddies passes along one of these promotional codes, […]
