How the Ouya Console Could Potentially Redeem Itself

Last year, a console showed up on Kickstarter. That alone piqued interest, but it was the console’s promises that got everyone excited. For only $100—half the price of a low-end Xbox 360 or Playstation 3—Ouya promised users a repository of new games from independent developers. It quickly met its funding goal and finally launched earlier… Continue reading How the Ouya Console Could Potentially Redeem Itself

What is Empire Avenue and the Concept of Virtual Currency?

I joined Empire Avenue (EA) in April 2011 and have really enjoyed and benefited from my participation. Most importantly I have made meaningful relationships with die hard social media users in over 100 different cities all around the world and I look forward in the near future to going and partying with many of those… Continue reading What is Empire Avenue and the Concept of Virtual Currency?

NFL Week 11 Predictions 2013

The undefeated Kansas City Chiefs face their biggest challenge of the year as they visit the 8-1 Denver Broncos Sunday night. Coach Andy Reid has miraculously turned the Chiefs around with a 9-0 start. The Chiefs finished last season at 2-14. Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos have nearly been unstoppable, as the Broncos offense… Continue reading NFL Week 11 Predictions 2013

The Xbox One Global Launch Party Is Announced and You’re Invited

The countdown to the release of the new Xbox One gaming console is in effect until its global midnight release on November 22. Microsoft has just announced a few marquee events taking place in cities across the globe including New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Paris, Vienna, São Paulo, Toronto and Sydney. All the festivities… Continue reading The Xbox One Global Launch Party Is Announced and You’re Invited

MIT Creates an Interactive 3D Shapeshifting Display Controlled by Your Physical Movement

While we’ve been able to communicate with each other visually through our phones and services like Skype, this new technology looks to take reaching out and touching someone to an entirely new form. Developed by MIT’s Tangible Media Group, inForm is a dynamic shape displayer that can render 3D content physically. It allows users to… Continue reading MIT Creates an Interactive 3D Shapeshifting Display Controlled by Your Physical Movement

NFL Week 10 Predictions 2013

All the buzz in the NFL over the last week has been the alleged bullying of Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin by teammate Richie Incognito. This soap opera has put the spotlight on the NFL locker room and the treatment of younger players by veterans. This is nothing new, but it’s in the media… Continue reading NFL Week 10 Predictions 2013

3 Ways Video Games Screw Women Over

Almost half of Americans who play video games are women, so it’s no surprise that both scientists and players have started wondering how video games affect women. It’s true that video games can be a force for good – a slim majority of parents say video games are a positive part of their child’s life… Continue reading 3 Ways Video Games Screw Women Over

NFL Week 9 Predictions 2013

We’ve hit the midway point of the season and the Kansas City Chiefs are the only team remaining with an unblemished record at 8-0. Top 5 NFL Teams at Midseason 1) Kansas City Chiefs (8-0) – Would they win the Super Bowl today? Probably not, but the Chiefs have beat everyone they faced and are… Continue reading NFL Week 9 Predictions 2013