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GRID 2 coming with performance upgrades in online multiplayer

, May 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

We've heard a lot about GRID 2 in the past couple of months, including some of the new features coming in the game, such as LiveRoutes and the ability to record gameplay and upload it to YouTube. However, it seems that's just the tip of the iceberg as developer Codemasters has revealed that performance upgrades are heading to the new racing game. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Surface to be used on NFL sidelines

, May 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Yesterday when Microsoft announced the Xbox One, they also announced a partnership with the NFL that would see an immersive NFL experience come to the new console, as well as some Microsoft technology coming to sidelines next season. However, during the keynote, the company didn't specify what exactly would be coming to sidelines, but now we that Surface tablets will hitting the NFL in a big way. Read The Full Story

Xbox One NFL partnership brings live games, fantasy football

, May 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

It seems Microsoft is aware that live sports can be hard to come by when you don't have paid cable, and they're looking to change that a bit by partnering up with the NFL in order to bring a better experience to Xbox One owners. The partnership will bring exclusive features to the new console, including live-streaming games and a better fantasy football experience. Read The Full Story

Xbox One EA game lineup starts with FIFA 14

, May 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

As to no one's surprise, Electronic Arts made an appearance at Microsoft's Xbox One reveal event, and they showed off some of the new sports games that will be coming to the Xbox One. There will be a new FIFA, Madden, NBA Live, and UFC, all of which will release their next game on the Xbox One. Read The Full Story

Recon Jet takes Glass-style wearable computing to the slopes

, May 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google has Glass, but Recon Instruments is kicking off Google I/O today with a wearable computer of its own, the Recon Jet. Integrating a microdisplay into a set of sports sunglasses, the Recon Jet floats a virtual widescreen in the lower corner of your right eye, with controls integrated into the side, and most of the connectivity you'd expect from a current phone or tablet. Read The Full Story

Runtastic accessories bring hardware in-house: GPS and Bluetooth on-deck

, May 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Runtastic have made it clear that their ability to track and bring together a community of runners and fitness fanatics is not limited to software. The company has today shown a Bluetooth heart rate monitor, a GPS watch, a "Runtastic Sports Armband" for holding your iPhone or similarly-sized Android phone, and a receiver and chest strap - for heart rate, altitude, distance ran, and more - each of these then fed wirelessly into your smartphone with a Runtastic app. While Runtastic has offered hardware like these accessory bits and pieces before in a more limited way, this week they've made their move to the USA. Read The Full Story

ESPN streaming content subsidization: mobile carriers mull partial payment

, May 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

As most carriers have now moved toward using data caps and effectively got rid of unlimited data plans, it seems there are still some big companies out there that feel bad for the users, ESPN being one of them. The sports media network has reportedly been in talks with at least one major carrier about paying them as a subsidy so that streamed ESPN video wouldn't count against users' data caps. Read The Full Story

Gran Turismo announcement set for May 15

, May 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

It looks like Sony is close to announcing the next installment in the Gran Turismo series come next week when the company will "provide an update on the future of the Gran Turismo game." The event is scheduled for May 15 and will take place at Silverstone Circuit raceway where the Gran Turismo series designer and producer Kazunori Yamauchi will be present. Read The Full Story

2014 Corvette C7 Stingray officially set for Indy 500 pace

, May 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

A few days ago, we reported that the new 2014 Chevy Corvette was set to be the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 coming up this month, and today it's official. General Motors has announced that the 2014 Corvette Stingray (a.k.a. the Corvette C7) will pace the 97th Indianapolis 500, making it the 12th time that a Corvette has paced. Read The Full Story

Aston Martin Rapide S first hydrogen car to race around Nürburgring

, May 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

Last month we discussed Aston Martin's newest project, a hydrogen-equipped hybrid version of its Rapide S sports car. It's going to make its official racing debut later this month during the ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring, but the car already ended up making history as being the first-ever hydrogen-powered car to take a lap around the historic track. Read The Full Story

GRID 2 LiveRoutes juggles tracks to prevent race deja vu

, May 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

We've talked about GRID 2 before, but a new feature that developer Codemasters is showing off today is called LiveRoutes, and it aims to make sure that you never experience the same track twice, meaning that while there are a set number of tracks, the game will randomly change the turns on the track in order to change up the route. Read The Full Story

Jawbone UP Platform pushes fitness band with multi-app integration

, Apr 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks who brought the Jawbone UP device have made it clear that they're not going to stop where they are today as far as software integration goes. A system called UP Platform has been introduced for the iOS universe, connecting an additional 10 applications to the UP wristband. This system also promises an open API for developers in the near future, setting users up for an If/Then set of abilities, wide open to the world. Read The Full Story
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