Hasta La Gadget!

In my experience playing various Halo games, I know one opponent that you always need to look out for is the one carrying the Needler. Yes – the guy carrying the rocket launcher is also pretty deadly, but if you come across a professional Needler user, then you’re as good as dead as soon as you’re hit with the first round from the weapon. That’s why I’m both extremely impressed and extremely frightened of this Needler replica that was created by Volpin Props. (more…)

This Needler Replica Prop Is A Halo Fan’s Dream Come True original content from Ubergizmo.

We think it’s safe to say hashtags has taken over pretty much all of social networking as any network worth its salt supports hashtags, with Facebook even getting in on the hashtag love. But if you read someone’s update who uses a hashtag out loud, the concept of hashtags seems a little silly, especially if you’re the kind of person to use hashtags in real world conversations. Jimmy Fallon showed just how silly this trend can be as he had a casual conversation with his friend, Justin Timberlake. (more…)

Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake Show Us How Silly #Hashtags Really Are original content from Ubergizmo.

It has already been revealed that a YouTube mobile app update will bring offline viewing functionality in November. Only yesterday more details about this feature emerged, users will be allowed to store videos on their devices for 48 hours, they can be viewed anytime within that window without needing an internet connection. Once the 48 hour window is up, the device must be connected to the internet again if the user wants to view those videos. Vevo, one of the biggest content providers on YouTube, will block the offline viewing feature for its videos.

A Vevo spokeswoman confirmed to Variety that “We’re not going to allow viewing of our music videos or other programming in offline mode.” She reportedly didn’t elaborate on what has compelled Vevo to make this decision. It is possible that under the licensing agreements that Vevo has with music labels, it might not be allowed to offer downloaded versions of the music videos. Vevo has licensing deals with UMG, EMI Music, CBS Interactive Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Hollywood Records and others. A memo was leaked yesterday which Google has apparently sent to its partners, the company allows them to opt out of offline viewing if they so wish.

Vevo Will Block YouTube Offline Viewing original content from Ubergizmo.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is one title we’re sure many Nintendo Wii U owners have been looking forward to, considering the console’s software library is just starting to gain some notable titles over the past couple of months. Yesterday, Nintendo announced future Wind Waker HD owners won’t have to wait until October 4 to pick up the retail version of the game as those with the hard drive space will be able to download it from the Nintendo eShop starting today. Since it’ll be a couple of hours until you get home from school or work to get your copy of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD downloaded, Nintendo thought they’d tease you a little bit more by releasing a brand-new trailer to celebrate the digital launch of the game.

The new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD highlights the overall story of the game, while also providing all of the visuals in glorious HD. All of the sights and sounds you should be familiar with in any Zelda game are all here as you’ll see Link fighting enemies, making awkward noises as he rolls around and fights Ganon. If you’re not pumped about the release of Wind Waker HD, then we’re sure this trailer will get you there.

Nintendo Celebrates Legend Of Zelda: Wind Waker HD Digital Launch With New Trailer original content from Ubergizmo.

The ability to view videos offline is expected to come to YouTube mobile apps this November. It hasn’t been revealed as yet exactly how this feature will work, there has been chatter that YouTube might allow viewers to store videos for a “short time” for viewing when there’s no internet connection. The folks at AllThingsD claim to have obtained a memo that Google has sent out to commercial upload partners detailing how the offline viewing feature will work.

According to the memo, the updated YouTube app will come with an “add to device” feature which will allow them to store videos for a short period of time. If internet connectivity is lost, the stored videos will be available for offline viewing on their device for up to 48 hours. Once the time limit ends, the stored videos can not be watched until the device is connected to the internet again. After being connected, the time limit is refreshed. Videos for rental or purchase won’t be included, and Google in-stream ads will run in connection with the content. Offline views will be added to the total view count once the device goes online. Video uploaders will have the option of disabling offline viewing of their videos when they’re being uploaded or after they have been uploaded. The feature can also be disabled by region or asset. Google hasn’t commented on the leaked memo as yet.

More Details On YouTube Offline Viewing Emerge original content from Ubergizmo.