Articles by Malarie Gokey
Bye, bye BioShock - Irrational Games to close its doors
BioShock creator, Ken Levine announced that Irrational Games will close its doors. The game developer said that he will lead a smaller operation in the creation of "narrative-driven games."
Bing joins fitness craze with new Health and Fitness app
Bing announced several new applications recently, including a Health and Fitness app. The new app aims to help users keep track of their workouts, diet, medicine and overall health.
Save the date - HTC One 2 to launch March 25
HTC confirmed via Twitter that it will release the HTC One 2 on March 25 in London and New York. HTC hopes that the new flagship will help turn its fortunes around.
Lync and Skype join forces as Microsoft adds an Android app
Microsoft announced increased compatibility between Lync and Skype at the Lync Conference on Monday. The company also said that it will release an Android Lync app in June 2014.
Apple targets health with new fitness headphone patent
Apple was granted a new patent for fitness-tracking headphones. If the patent design is put into production, the new headphones will feature a heart rate monitor and other sensors.
Shooting to the beat - Harmonix previews Chroma
The makers of Rock Band and Guitar Hero previewed Chroma, a "musical first-person shooter" game. Chroma features stunning graphics and offers a new take on the standard first-perosn shooter game.
Just say no - Apple and Google reject Flappy Bird Clones
If it has "Flappy" in the title, Apple and Google want nothing to do with it. The two companies are reportedly rejecting Flappy Bird clone apps.
The Xbox One Titanfall beta will blow your mind
The Xbox One Titanfall beta is finally out. Early reviewers agree that Titanfall is a great game, but will it be enough to boost Xbox One sales over the PlayStation 3?
This message will self-destruct in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - Blink app comes to Android
Anonymous messaging app Blink is now available for Android users. The app allows users to send anonymous messages, which self-destruct once the time limit for viewing the message has expired.
Mid-range LG L Series smartphones pack quite a punch
LG announced three new smartphones for its L Series. The L40, L70 and L90 are mid-range smartphones with specifications that range from almost stellar, to incredibly basic
The Dash wireless headphones will change the way you exercise
The Dash wireless headphones have fitness sensors embedded in the ear buds so that your every movement is recorded. The headphones measure your workout's progress and eliminate the irritation of wires.
Trapped in a box - Android may not be so open after all
Android became popular with OEMs because it is a free and open operating system. However, new reports indicate that Android is taking away a lot of manufacturers' freedom to get creative.
Pick your pronoun - Facebook offers new gender options
Facebook will now offer more gender options for LGBTQ users. Users will be able to pick their preferred pronoun and customize their gender identity on the social network.
Flappy Bird lovers, meet Flappy Bert from Sesame Street
If you're having Flappy Bird withdrawal, have no fear, Sesame Street has you covered with Flappy Bert. Flappy Bert is a new and addictive game that looks and feels just like Flappy Bird.
Hands Off! U.S. Senate aims to make 'kill switch' mandatory
Smartphone manufacturers might have to include a "kill switch" on all their smartphones in the United States. The U.S. recently proposed a federal bill that would make the switch mandatory.
Here's everything we know about the Window Phone 8.1 update
Microsoft will release its Windows Phone 8.1 update soon. So far, we know that the OS will features a lot of new features, including the Action Center and the Cortana virtual assistant.
Xiaomi takes on the world with Redmi smartphone for Singapore
Xiaomi announced the Redmi smartphone for Singapore recently. The Redmi will be the first Xiaomi smartphone to be launched outside of Xiaomi's home country of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
PlayStation 4 claims the crown, outselling Xbox One by a landslide
PlayStation 4 is the uncontested victor in the battle of the consoles this time around. The PS4 outsold the Xbox One nearly two-to-one in January 2014.
Life is like a box of chocolates - Valentine's Day Google Doodles help you share the love
In honor of Valentine's Day, Google created some of the cutest Google Doodles ever. Google helps you send your loved one digital chocolate or a Disney card. Google+ also recognizes photos of lovers and scatters digital confetti hearts all over the image.
Can Tizen take on Android? Samsung and 15 new partners think so
Samsung is gearing up for the launch of Tizen at MWC 2014. After months of difficulties and reports that Tizen was dead in the water, 15 new partners have pledged allegiance to the open source OS.
Phablet duel: LG G Pro 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 3
The new LG G Pro 2 phablet was announced recently, but how does the G Pro 2 compare with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3? This is the ultimate phablet duel.
New BBM app adds Voice, Channels and Dropbox support for iOS and Android
BlackBerry announced the release of new versions of its BBM app for iOS and Android. The new app now includes, Voice, Channels, Dropbox and more.
Nokia Lumia Icon: A smartphone for videographers
Nokia announced the Lumia Icon smartphone on Wednesday. The high-end Lumia Icon is all tricked out for video recording, thanks to its 4K video camera.
Help me help you kick your Windows XP habit, says Microsoft
Microsoft entreats tech-savvy users to help others leave Windows XP in favor of Windows 8.1. Windows users defy Microsoft with a resounding "no."
Google aims to overtake enterprise with VMware partnership
Google struck a deal with VMware to allow Windows access to Chromebooks. Google hopes that this partnership will help ease new enterprise customers into the transition from Windows to Chrome.
There you are! Steve Jobs time capsule reveals Lisa mouse
Thirty years later, the Steve Jobs time capsule is unearthed. The original Lisa mouse that Jobs used right before placing it in the time capsule was unharmed.
Facebook Paper: There ain't no ads on me, nor will there be--for now
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says that Facebook Paper will remain ad-free--for now. Users of the clutter-free app rejoice.
'They are coming' - Oppo will announce two models of the Find 7 on March 19
Oppo hinted that it will release two versions of the Find 7 smartphone on March 19 in Beijing, China. Prior to this announcement, Oppo had not mentioned that it would release two different models of its new flagship.
Flappy Bird impostors hatch evil plan to spread malware
Fake Flappy Bird apps available for Android devices spread malware to users' devices. Security experts warn against downloading Flappy Bird impostors.
ARM Core-A17 processor offers big power for little money
ARM wants to bring big.LITTLE architecture to mid-range smartphones with the Core-A17 processor. The new chip features a 60 percent boost in performance and can be used to make octa-core processors, if manufacturers so wish.
