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New Super Mario Bros Sells Six Million Copies for DS

, Dec 28th 2010 Discuss [1]

At the moment, there are a few games that have reached 5 million sold for Nintendo's portable game console family. However, there's only one that can claim the prodigal 6 million seller title, and how fitting that it's Nintendo's own pride and joy, Mario. Famitsu.com has reported that New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS family of devices has officially crossed the 6 million sold mark in Japan. Read The Full Story

Newzoo Projects Gamers Spent Almost $25 Billion on Games in 2010

, Dec 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

The video game market has seen its ups and downs, much like any market in the world has seen, but it looks like it's still doing pretty well for itself, as we close down 2010 and look forward to 2011. Unfortunately, while it may be doing well, it looks like it's actually not as good as 2009. In a new report from Newzoo, a market research firm, total spending in the United States will top at about $24.7 billion, which is actually 2 percent lower when compared 2009. Read The Full Story

Digital Music Sales Flatten in US, Rise in Other Countries in 2010

, Sep 27th 2010 Discuss [0]

Today, Nielsen reports that the sales of digital music have flattened in the year 2010, versus previous years. While they're quick to suggest that the flat-line isn't a long-term effect, and more of a short-term situation, it looks like the effect isn't being felt around the world, but mostly just in the United States, based on their reported numbers. While the US flattens out, countries like Germany and France are still seeing inclines in the digital music market. Read The Full Story

Adobe Reports $990 Million Record Revenue for Third Quarter 2010

, Sep 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

As the third quarter trails to an end, earning results from companies are beginning to come in. Adobe has just reported their third quarter revenue earnings for this quarter, 2010, and they managed to post some record numbers. The company saw sales of $990.3 million for the third quarter, which is compared to the $697 million revenue recorded in 2009, which is a 42% jump from the previous year. Revenue also increased from $943.0 million in the second quarter of 2010. Read The Full Story

Sony Beats Apple in Sheer Numbers, Walkman Outsells iPod for One Month

, Sep 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Even in Japan, where Sony's name is synonymous with many different gadgets and pieces of technology, as well as people's lives in general, Apple plays a huge roll. So, when news breaks that Sony has officially managed to outsell Apple in their Personal Media Player line, even for just a month, our ears perk up. According to researchers at BCN, that's exactly what has happened. But, of course, while the news is great for Sony, there's plenty of reasons to think it's a short-term effect. Read The Full Story

Forrester: iPad’s Success Means More Tablet Competitors

, Aug 23rd 2010 Discuss [2]

In a new report from Forrester, we've got some pretty common sense revelations. The new report from Sarah Rotman Epps, suggests that while the iPad is wildly successful, that also means that plenty of new competitors are on the way. What's more, most of those competitors are trying to jump on Apple's success of the word "pad," and infusing it with their own tablet titles. We've all heard of the BlackPad, after all -- and Forrester believes there will be plenty more in the future. Read The Full Story

ChangeWave Research: iPhone 4 Owners Happy, for the Most Part

, Aug 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

When it comes to high profile devices, getting feedback from customers is one of the best ways for companies and manufacturers alike to see how their product stacks against the competition. And, most importantly, how it favors to those who dropped their hard earned cash on the product. For the iPhone 4, we all know the troubles the Apple manufactured handset is having, and that's why research and results, like the one just revealed by ChangeWave is so important. So is the iPhone 4 well liked? Find out after the cut. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: May 5th 2010

, May 5th 2010 Discuss [0]

It's the middle of the week again, and here we are with another edition of the Daily Slash. Tonight's is packed full with interesting pieces of information, that we're sure will fill your heart with delight. First up, in the Best of R3, we've got some more tablet news that's not related to Apple, an iPad case review, and some more rumors about the Hero's update to Android 2.1. And then in the Dredge 'Net, we've got Clearwire promising some very interesting things, space tourism for the (rich) every man, and AT&T thinks it doesn't have dropped calls. Read The Full Story

Research Shows Teens Text and Don’t Use Data

, May 5th 2010 Discuss [0]

Microsoft believes that with their Kin One and Kin Two devices, that a particular demographic has met its perfect match. Now, whether or not you believe that that's the case (especially if you're part of their target audience), it seems that Verizon Wireless and Microsoft have decided that paying for a smartphone plan, while not using a smartphone, is just about the best way to go about things. After all, you'll be connected all the time, so why wouldn't you want to pay for it? Unfortunately, a new survey shows that teens are still texting just fine, but most of them aren't connected to the Internet on their phones. Read The Full Story

KYE Factory in China Using Underage and Underpaid Employees

, Apr 14th 2010 Discuss [1]

The working conditions of those all over the world has been a hot topic over the years, as reports are issued more often than they should be regarding underage, underpaid, and overworked employees. The trouble is, these employees are always tied to the things we buy here in the States, most notably the electronics, gadgets, and pieces of tech we employ every day (and love so much). In the case of KYE Factory, this latest report from the National Labor Committe is much like all the others: abysmal work conditions, and even worse payment plans for those that create the things that have become so integral to people's lives. Read The Full Story
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