Carmageddon Free in the Play Store for 24 Hours
Fans of the classic game Carmageddon can now download the mobile game on either iOS or Android, for the price of FREE today. They are doing a 24 hour promo for the no holds bar, demolition car game, so if you have been waiting to download it onto your mobile device, today is the day to do so. So hit the link below to go grab yourself a download. Let us know if you did.
TuneIn Radio Pro on sale for just $3.99
TuneIn Radio is an app that has been around for quite some time. It gives you quick and easy access to over 100,000 live radio stations and 2 million podcasts, concerts or shows directly to your phone or tablet. Heck, they even have college football games mixed in too. It is quite the feature packed app. With over 50 million installs and nearly half a million ratings begging it at 4.5 stars, it has to be a good app. (those numbers are for the FREE version)
There is a secondary TuneIn Radio app, happily named TuneIn Radio Pro. Pretty much identical to TuneIn Radio, with the exception that the Pro version lets you record content that is streaming. A pretty useful function for event like live shows, games and concerts. TuneIn Radio Pro has been sitting comfortably at $6.99, but has just lowered the price tag to just $3.99. We don’t see a listing for why the price cut, such as a limited time promotion or a permanent reduction. So if TuneIn Radio Pro has been on your wish list, you might want to just grab it now. Hit the link image link below and enjoy.
Build your own analog synthesizer with Korg’s MS-20 kit
At NAMM 2013, we were able to get cozy with Korg’s MS-20 mini analog synth. This year, the company is putting the wrenches in your hands with its DIY MS-20 kit. For $1,400, synthesizer enthusiasts can nab the collection of parts needed to construct a working model of the iconic instrument, with no soldering or electrical expertise required. You can expect all the features, specs and even the same circuit path from the original with new MIDI input and USB connections. The kit remains true analog with 1/4-inch patch bay to boot, just in case you were concerned. There’s even two types of filters that pay homage to both the early versions and the later more mellow MS-20 sounds, toggled on the circuit board. Heck, the engineers of 1978′s original oversaw the process to insure the components replicated the circuitry of that synth. Only 1,000 kits will be available, so you’ll have to act quickly when packages become available in March.
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Source: Korg
Pinterest adds the ability to play GIFs, makes your boards much more interesting
You’ll now be able to play GIFs on Pinterest, meaning your cooking, exercise-inspiration and arts-and-crafts boards are about to get a lot more lively. Sure, you’ve probably seen a GIF or two on the site already, but the new ability to view the graphics in their full, animated glory without clicking through is definitely welcome. According to the Pinterest blog, GIFs will soon be available on the mobile apps — for now, though, they’re limited to the desktop. Now if you’ll excuse us, we’ll be porting our favorite animated photos from Tumblr (along with an Engadget classic or two) to a brand-new board.
Filed under: Internet
Source: Pinterest Blog
Korg Gadget packs 15 synthesizers and drum machines into an iPad app
Fancy feeding your music production hobby with a slate rather than a collection of pricey gadgets? If so, Korg has added to its iPad-based offerings with the Gadget app. The software for Apple tablets bakes in 15 different sythesizers and drum machines (called Gadgets) that can be combined any way you’d like to construct those beats. Ranging from the Kiev digital synth to the Chicago tube bass machine, the app’s instrument arsenal (which can be previewed here) covers quite the sonic spectrum with drum and synth sounds a plenty. Keeping the orientation vertical, the UI is divided into two sections that allow for dual control at all times. This is aimed at making both track and instrument adjustments quick and easy. If you’re concerned about your lack of musical skill, there’s a scale function helps you avoid hitting a wrong note whilst getting your feet wet.
Already splurged for the latest iPad? Korg says you’ll be able to run more than 20 of the instruments at the same time, thanks to its beefed up chipset. Once those audio files have been tinkered with enough, options for sharing to Facebook, SoundCloud and Twitter or beaming them to Dropbox for safe keeping are all built in. There’s also access to GadgetCloud for showing off projects with fellow users of the software — complete with its own ranking system. The app is a bit pricey at $38.99, but if you commit before February 23rd, you can snag a $10 discount at that second source link below.
Filed under: Software
Microsoft moved 3.9 million Xbox Ones, while Surface sales soared
The company’s search for a new CEO is still the dominant narrative surrounding Microsoft. But if you’re able to get past the quest to replace Ballmer, you’ll find a company that’s starting to get something of a second wind in its long life. For one, its new Xbox One console is selling quite well. After getting off to a slightly rocky start and trailing the latest PlayStation in initial sales, it outsold its rival in the US for the Month of December. All told during the last quarter Redmond pushed 3.9 million of the next-gen (now-gen?) gaming box out to retail channels. That’s in addition to 3.5 million Xbox 360s, which are still going quite strong and quite a bargain compared to the newest systems.
Another unit that struggled early on, Surface, seems to be righting the ship as well. (Though, its rough patch lasted quite a bit longer than the Xbox One’s.) Revenues from Surface sales more than doubled from $400 million last quarter to $893 million. And let’s not forget, that $400 million dollars represented a 47 percent increase over the quarter before that.
Obviously, things are not all rosy. Its desktop consumer Office and Windows 8 offerings continue to see revenues fall. But, the growth of its device division and increased income from Bing (which stunningly now accounts for 18.2 percent of searches in the US, according to Microsoft) are beginning to compensate for the “softness in the consumer PC market.”
Source: Microsoft
Adobe redesigns Photoshop Express for Android, makes it compatible with KitKat
On mobile devices, Photoshop Express is one of Adobe’s most crowd-pleasing applications. Now, to make things better for Android users, the software maker has released a completely revamped version of its handy app. Aside from being friendly with the latest flavor of Android, KitKat, the Photoshop Express app’s been tweaked to access/process images from an SD card in much faster fashion. Adobe states that the goal of this update was to bring the most popular features front and center, including things like Looks, Corrections, cropping, red eye reduction and a bunch of other useful tools. There’s also the debut on Android of Adobe’s new engine for rendering photos (which the company says is great for handling large files), as well as integration with its own photo service, Revel. And hey, above all, it still won’t cost you a dime to download it to your device.
Source: Google Play, Photoshop Blog
Qualcomm acquires Palm, other patent portfolios from HP
Chipmaker Qualcomm just announced that it’s acquired 1,400 granted and pending US patents and another 1,000 foreign patents from HP. Those include “fundamental mobile operating system techniques” and come from a collection of patent portfolios that include those of once-great smartphone manufacturer Palm.
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Best Buy Offering $50 Off iPad Air Models, $30 Off Prior Generation iPad Mini Models [iOS Blog]
Best Buy is offering $50 off all iPad Air models for Friday and Saturday this weekend, with $30 discounts on first-generation iPad mini models as well (via CNET).
The U.S. retailer is also offering additional discounts on iPhones, as well as trade-in bonuses for older electronics:
Best Buy customers can score at least a $10 gift card by trading in virtually any electronic device, including digital cameras, digital camcorders, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, gaming consoles, and MP3 players. Certain tablets, phones, and gaming systems can qualify for at least a $75 gift card. The device does have to power up and be free of water damage and any cracks in the screen. This latest trade-in deal runs through February 1.
Best Buy will also be offering $50 off the 16GB iPhone 5s and 5c, plus $100 off the 32GB iPhone 5c through February 2.
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Disney’s ‘Where’s My Mickey?’ Named App of the Week, Available for Free [iOS Blog]
Disney’s Where’s My Mickey app has been named Apple’s App of the Week, and as a result, it is available for free for the first time since its initial June 2013 release. Based on the popular Where’s My Water? game Where’s My Mickey? is a physics-based game that asks players to help Mickey Mouse collect water to progress through levels.
While the gameplay is similar to Where’s My Water?, it introduces new Mickey-based art and weather mechanics including wind, clouds, and rain, that were not available in the initial Where’s My Water? app. Where’s My Mickey includes five different episodes of levels for free and it also offers two additional episode packs for $0.99 as well as in-app purchases for hints.
– Original Episodes – Explore up to 5 unique episodes with surprising and witty scenarios! Watch how each story unfolds and ends as you play through individual level packs!
– Brand New Weather Mechanics – Use wind, clouds and rain to maneuver through 100+ levels filled with fun challenges!
– A Whole New Look – A classic Mickey art-style with a contemporary touch, inspired by Disney Channel’s new series of Mickey Cartoons!
– Collectibles and Bonus Levels – Help Pluto look for hidden collectibles to unlock more bonus puzzles!
– Stuck on extra challenging puzzles? – Get a hint to help you out!
– Featuring Mickey and Friends – Discover more hilarious episodes with Goofy & Minnie Mouse!
Where’s My Mickey? can be downloaded from the App Store for free for the next week. [Direct Links: iPhone/iPad]
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