Capcom files for “Fighters Of Capcom” trademark

We’ve seen several Capcom fighting games that have merged with other franchises, like Marvel versus Capcom for instance, but could we be looking at a Capcom fighting game in the future which features all of Capcom’s fighter characters? Thanks to a trademark recently registered, the title “Fighters Of Capcom” has been revealed, and while the details of the alleged game remain unknown, the name itself seems to imply some sort of brawler-styled game that might feature Capcom’s cast of characters. Perhaps it might even be some sort of brawler-styled game like Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros or Sony’s PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, but we guess we will have to wait until Capcom makes an official announcement before we get too ahead of ourselves, but in the meantime what do you guys make of this?

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Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Teardown: A Samsung Tablet By Another Name?

With its little brother having already spilled its guts, it was always going to be interesting to see how the new 9-inch Fire compared. Turns out it owes an awful lot to Samsung. More »

Another World smartphone concept looks like an interesting way to interact with your phone

Wouldn’t it be an interesting future if one day our smartphones were interactive all over? Instead of just having a portion of the phone that we can interact with, it sounds like a nifty idea if the whole body of our smartphone was one big touchscreen, and while we’re not sure if and when such a concept will materialize, designer Wooseok Suh has come up with one himself dubbed “Another World”. As you can see in the image above, the “Another World” smartphone concept features a device whose body looks it could be interacted with. We’re not sure how it works, but it seems that the menu of the phone can be projected across the body, allowing the user to access things like the number pad to dial phone numbers, option to send messages or emails or enter the phone’s settings. We can’t help but feel that this is reminiscent of the Sony Walkman with the EL display, but given that that was a pretty good design, we think this would be interesting if made a reality as well.

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HTC denies they are paying Apple $6-$8 per Android phone

HTC logoBack when Apple and HTC reached their settlement agreement, naturally the details of their agreement was kept confidential although we’re sure many were curious as to how much HTC could be paying Apple. Rumors surfaced that suggested that HTC could be paying Apple $6-$8 per Android device although HTC’s very own Peter Chou has since come forward and officially stated that those rumors were “outrageous” and called those estimates baseless.

Reports of the $6-$8 HTC were paying Apple came from analyst Shawn Wu who sent a note to investors, estimating that the settlement could lead to HTC paying Apple the figures mentioned above, which in turn could net Apple anywhere between $180-$280 million as HTC was expected to ship 30-35 million Android smartphones in 2013. We doubt HTC or Apple will be releasing the official figures anytime soon, but we guess we can finally give this particular rumor a rest.

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Oppo to unveil Find 5 in Beijing on December 12th, but we all know what’s coming

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We see what you did there, Oppo: a triple-12 date for the introduction of its next flagship phone, the Find 5. You’d think it’d be a tough act to follow after the Chinese company’s crazy slim Finder from this summer, but as CEO Tony Chen’s already teased previously, his next product will boast a five-inch 1080p (441ppi) display along with a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064. It sure sounds a lot like HTC’s Droid DNA, but we shall have to wait until the Beijing event to see what Oppo’s “fifth element” actually looks like, as well as to see what other surprises it may have for us, so stay tuned.

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EE’s delayed LTE SIM-only plans go on sale

UK 4G carrier EE has finally begun offering its SIM-only plans, having delayed the launch of the off-contract LTE packages following tardy testing troubles. The new plans – which rely on users bringing their own 4G-compatible device, such as the unlocked iPhone 5 Apple stores offer in Europe – offer a monthly discount on the regular charges, though exactly how much you save depends on how willing you are to tie yourself to the carrier.

“We’re really pleased to announce our superfast 4GEE SIM-only plans have launched today for customers. They are available initially to buy online or over the phone through our customer services team” an EE spokesperson told us today. “They will also soon be available in store and we’ll confirm a start date very shortly. The 12 month plans are £15 per month cheaper than our 24 month plans that include handsets – customers just need to pick their data plan.”

There are four tiers to choose from, starting at £21 per month for 500GB of data, then rising to £26 for 1GB, £31 for 3GB, or £36 for 5GB; no 8GB option at this stage. All plans include unlimited calls and texts.

Currently, there’s no sign of the 30-day rolling contract option, which only saves £5 off of the monthly fee, in return for even greater freedom to leave the network if you’re not getting on with its 4G coverage. There’s also apparently the option for a £5 roaming add-on – for unlimited roaming minutes and texts – though only with a 24-month plan.

More details on the EE SIM-only plans here.


EE’s delayed LTE SIM-only plans go on sale is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Sony offers 2.0 update for the PlayStation Vita

Sony has announced a new update for its latest generation portable gaming console called the PlayStation Vita. The update brings the Vita to system software version 2.00. The update brings with it multiple new features including support for PlayStation Plus, the ability to transfer files using Wi-Fi between the portable console and PC, and improved web browser functionality.

The update also brings with it PC style e-mail capability and more. The big thing with the addition of PlayStation Plus on the console is that the majority of the games available for PlayStation Plus subscribers of the PS3 are now available on the Vita as well. If you watch the video below, you can see a few of the games that are available for PlayStation Plus subscribers on the Vita.

The new e-mail functionality supports accounts from Gmail, Yahoo, and other sources. The setup process looks pretty much as you would expect to see it on a computer or other device. The Vita will support up to five different e-mail accounts. When new e-mails are received to those accounts you will get a notification pop-up that allows you to tap the notification and go directly to the e-mail.

The video service also now supports the ability to playback 1080p content. The new browser updates have optimized the use of the GPU to make strong smoother and the overall web surfing process more attractive. The update also now allows users to tweak website URLs right from the Vita. Check out the video below for all the details. The official word from Sony is that the 2.0 update was available for PS Vita owners last night 9 PM.

[via Kotaku]


Sony offers 2.0 update for the PlayStation Vita is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Skype launches gift cards, lets parents drop hints to distant kids

Skype launches gift cards, lets parents drop hints to distant kids

Many empty-nester parents would like nothing more than to hear from their kids every now and then. For them, Skype’s new gift cards might be the perfect not-so-subtle clue: both digital and physical cards are going on sale today that offer $10 or more in credit, either for the company’s time-honored VoIP calling or (if need be) some Skype WiFi at the airport. Only online versions are customizable, although Americans who want something tangible can swing by the Microsoft Store, OfficeMax or Target. Skype’s already brought prepaid credit to Mexico and the UK, but the cards should be more than welcome gift options for anyone who would otherwise have to spring for a prepaid phone card — just be prepared for more heart-to-heart chats than usual if you’re on the receiving end.

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Nokia HERE Maps for iOS released

Nokia‘s HERE Maps has arrived in the iOS App Store, a free download intended to take on Apple’s own much-maligned Maps app, though it’s not quite as slick as many were hoping. The new app – which uses mapping data from Nokia-owned NAVTEQ, and supports Here.net personalized points-of-interest Collections – was announced earlier this month, though some rough edges are evident by virtue of it being an HTML5 app rather than native iOS software.

The UI follows Nokia’s own interface pattern, rather than the usual iOS conventions, which could lead to some confusion, but otherwise it’s pretty much what we’ve grown to expect from the Nokia Maps browser-based option. That’s likely seen more use in recent weeks, after Nokia pushed it as an alternative to the native Maps app on iOS 5.

So, you get offline caching of a single map area, points of interest with integrated Time Out and Lonely Planet reviews, and links to browser-based reviews from Qype and other services. There’s also navigation, with options for car, pedestrian, and public transport routes.

It’s Collections that Nokia will increasingly be pushing, allowing users of HERE to put together groups of personalized POIs and then restore them on whichever device they’re using at that point. The usefulness of that will increase as Android and Firefox OS versions of HERE are rolled out, something which Nokia has said is in the pipeline.

You can download HERE Maps here [iTunes link], with versions for iPhone/iPod touch and iPad.

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Nokia HERE Maps for iOS released is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Human rights groups call for ban on automated killer robots

Human rights groups are calling for a universal ban on robotic weapons systems that are able to determine when to fire without human interaction. Clearly, someone has watched The Terminator too many times. Human Rights Watch and Harvard Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic have both called for all states to agree to ban the development, production, and use of fully autonomous weapons.

The US military has several robotic weapons systems that are capable of operating autonomously that are equipped with weapons. However, those weapons are controlled by humans when it comes time to attack a target. The same human rights groups want the designers of robots to enact a “code of conduct.” That sounds like an effort to prevent Skynet.

The fear is that numerous automated weapons systems in use around the world that currently identify, target, and give humans only a little time to decide whether the target is obliterated might be turned into fully automated systems. Some of those weapons systems may need only a software upgrade. The human rights groups say, “action is needed now, before killer robots cross the line from science fiction to feasibility.”

A ban on fully automated weapons systems would reportedly require a new and major arms treaty amongst nations. Those who support the ban point out that fully autonomous weapons systems wouldn’t be able to comply with international humanitarian law. Others believe that fully autonomous weapons systems could be more reliable than humans because people can make bad decisions under stress.

John McGinnis, a Northwestern University Law professor, suggests, “artificial-intelligence robots on the battlefield may actually lead to less destruction, becoming a civilizing force in wars.”

[via The Globe and Mail]


Human rights groups call for ban on automated killer robots is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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