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‘Dead Island’ dev Techland goes back to zombies in ‘Dying Light’ for WBIE
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment reveals 'Dying Light' from 'Dead Island' developer Techland. The game is a first-person 'action survival horror' game coming to current- and next-gen consoles, as well as PC, in 2014.
One of our favorite little Web tools, Google Trends, gets a big makeover
Google Trends is a must-have - and now it's a must-see with a slew of new features, including embeddable widgets and new ways to visualize top searches.
HTC One approaching 5 million units sold
An anonymous HTC executive told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that the HTC One has nearly reached 5 million units sold, about a month after launching. However, he also said it's still too early to know if it's doing as well as it should be.
New technology finds which parts of the world are making faces at you
New technology can find random objects that look like human faces all over the world. Mountain peaks, valleys, and any other formation you can think of are being captured by Google maps, and a new software is pulling that data to find which of them are making…
Netflix to exclusively have Ricky Gervais series, Derek, starting Sept. 12
In keeping with its push to add original and exclusive content to its growing library, Netflix has secured the U.S rights to Derek, a British series starring Ricky Gervais, and will begin offering it to viewers here on Sept. 12.
Yahoo will pack Tumblr with ads, starting with the dashboard
In-stream web ads are coming to Tumblr, and this won't be the last new ad product now that Yahoo is overseeing the acquired company.
Google conquers cartography again with faster, cleaner, smarter Maps
The new, retooled version of Google maps offers a sleek new interface, but do dolled-up graphics amount to a more useful map? As it turns out, yes, and new customization features make Maps feel more homey than ever.
Amazon monetizes on the fan fiction cult with ‘Kindle Worlds’
When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional: Amazon has taken fan fiction to a legitimate, for-profit endeavor with a new program called Kindle Worlds, launched Wednesday.
HP updates Envy printer lineup with 4500 and 5530 e-All-in-One multifunction devices
In addition to built-in wireless connectivity that lets you print from anywhere or from a smartphone, HP's new Envy 4500 and 5530 multifunction printers also feature a new subscription service that ensures you never run out of ink.
Millennial chick tweets about hit and run, turns out cops read Twitter too
If you accidentally hit a cyclist with your car, do you (A) stop and see if they're okay, (B) drive off at high speed or (C) immediately boast about it on Twitter? One British driver chose the last option, and it didn't work out so well.
Facebook cancels the UK launch of the HTC First, poor customer feedback gets the blame
The HTC First won't be released in the UK, exclusive carrier EE has confirmed. However, rather than being a network decision or at HTC's insistence, it's Facebook which has made the call.
Watch this: A live orchestra plays ‘Carmen’ using only smartphones and tablets
'Hello Bank!' which alleges to be Europe's first fully-digital mobile bank, has a new spot featuring the Czech National Symphony Orchestra playing "Carmen" on smartphones and tablets, synced together over Wi-Fi.
Nvidia unveils GeForce GTX 780 and ShadowPlay software-based game capture
Nvidia is ready to reveal its next Kepler card: the GeForce GTX 780. The card arrives in stores today, sliding into the lineup between the GeForce GTX Titan and GeForce GTX 680, at a suggested retail price of $649.
‘Resident Evil: Revelations HD’ review – A well deserved second chance
Resident Evil: Revelations was roundly ignored when it came out in Nintendo 3DS back at the beginning of 2012, but Capcom's giving its horror game another shot. With an HD facelift, the game proves a solid entry in the Wii U library and a palette cleanser…
Honda to build engine for McLaren’s Porsche 911 competitor…or so we’d like to think
Honda recently announced its teaming back up with its old racing buddy McLaren to build the new turbo’d 1.6-liter V6s for McLaren’s Formula 1 team. Could this pairing spell a Honda motor for the newly conceived of Porsche 911 competitor from McLaren?…