Atari Releases First Official Pong Game For iOS, 40 Years After The Original
It’s been 40 years since Atari released the first Pong game, and to celebrate the milestone, the company just released the first official Pong game for iOS. Called Pong World, the title delivers a new way to play the classic arcade game, in addition to a colorful new look and a whole host of new features.
http://www.cultofmac.com/203631/atari-releases-first-official-pong-game-for-ios-40-years-after-the-original/#miverrA5zgtrqJoU.99
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Your iPad 6 Might Be Powered By Intel [Rumor]
There has been speculation about where Apple might go to supplement or replace Samsung, and one of the top contenders Apple might turn to is Intel. According to a new rumor Apple is already in talks with Intel about using them to replace Samsung.
RBC Capitol’s Doug Freedman reports that there have been advanced talks on a deal to bring Apple’s processor manufacturing needs over to Intel. Freedman even claims to know specific terms of the deal that are being discussed right now.
Intel would agree to use Apple’s preferred architecture for the iPhone — the one from Intel’s British rival, ARM Holdings.
In return, Apple would agree to switch to Intel’s x86 architecture for the iPad.
As reported by Fortune, Freedman claims that Apple’s demand for 12-inch system-on-a-chip wafers in 2013 could approach 415,000, which would outstrip Samsung’s ability to supply, giving Intel an upper-hand. Apple’s foundry business in 2013 could be worth $2 billion in 2013.
http://www.cultofmac.com/203674/your-ipad-6-might-be-powered-by-intel-rumor/#V6yWs3GQgE6BHjO7.99
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RIM changes App World to BlackBerry World
RIM has unveiled the new name for its BlackBerry App World: BlackBerry World. Not much of a change, yet the difference is there, and will be rolled out in January. The name change was announced at BlackBerry Jam Asia in Bangkok, along with a few other tidbits of info related to the name change. Expect to see the change take place before the January 30th BlackBerry 10 event.
http://www.slashgear.com/rim-changes-app-world-to-blackberry-world-30259023/
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Google Takes on Amazon, Buys Parcel Pickup Company
Google announced Friday it is buying BufferBox. It’s a startup that runs a parcel storage service similar to Amazon Locker.
Both services let you order online, then deliver your package to a locker in a local store — one that’s open more hours than a post office. Instead of requiring a key, the locker can be opened with a PIN code.
“We want to remove as much friction as possible from the shopping experience, while helping consumers save time and money,” said a Google spokesperson. “We think the BufferBox team has a lot of great ideas around how to do that.”
Indeed, BufferBox has one major advantage over its Amazon counterpart — you can pick up any package in its lockers, including UPS and Fedex. Part of the YCombinator startup class of 2012, the company is currently running a trial service in Canada.
http://mashable.com/2012/11/30/google-buys-bufferbox/
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Sources say next Xbox due before 2013 holiday season
The next Microsoft gaming console - otherwise known as the Xbox - will arrive before the 2013 holidays.
This is according to Bloomberg sources "familiar with the companies plans."
The device, likely called the Xbox 720 or Xbox Infinity, is apparently planned for Thanksgiving and Christmas sales.
We could see the new 'Box at a standalone event or at an industry shindig like June's E3, the sources noted.
Fun and games
All signs have pointed to the next Xbox arriving by Christmas 2013, so the news is really no surprise.
While a year seems like a long way off, the Xbox 360 is still selling incredibly well, with 750,000 copies flying off shelves around the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
Those number trounced opening figures
