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Opinion: Why an Apple Valve tie-up makes a lot of sense

A few years ago a rumour appeared that Google was in the market to buy gaming giant Valve, ticking enough boxes to be given widespread coverage by the tech media. Principally it made a lot of sense – Valve, as well as being the company behind wildly brilliant games like Team Fortress, Portal and the doyenne of first person shooters Half Life, also owns the successful Steam delivery system. However... 

Disney Animal Kingdom Explorers Forest Floor: Our guide to finding every item

The final free scene in Disney Animal Kingdom Explorers’ Amazon Rainforest chapter takes us deep into the forest, where we’ll examine the poor soil and dark, damp conditions presented by the forest floor. Conveniently, this takes place in a scene of the same name (Forest Floor), which requires 10 energy to play each time you wish to do so. As usual, we’re here with a look at this... 

Blackberry Curve 9320 leaked in T-Mobile snafu

I guess T-Mobile had not been all too careful, as a prematurely published listing showed the existence of a Blackberry Curve 9320, and The Inquirer managed to make a meal out of it with a screenshot before the mistake was realized, and subsequently, the listing removed from the Internet. This comes across as little too late though, and we now know that the Blackberry Curve 9320 will be making its way... 

Windows 8 Will Come In Three Different Flavors (Two For x86, One For ARM)

Microsoft just announced that Windows 8 will come in three different flavors: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT. Windows 8 will be the mainstream consumer edition. The Pro version will bring a number of features that most mainstream consumers don’t necessarily need to Microsoft’s next operating system. These include encryption, virtualization, PC management and domain connectivity.... 

Rumor: Apple may team up with Valve to make gaming hardware

Rumors about Valve getting into the hardware game have been flying around for months, and Apple CEO Tim Cook’s recent visit to Valve HQ added even more fuel to the fire. Cook was reportedly spotted visiting the company last week, and though the purpose of the meeting is totally unknown, the rumor mills have nonetheless been churning. Valve has certainly been hinting at something, and Apple’s... 

Hidden Chronicles Innovation in Decoration Quests: Everything you need to know

Earlier this week, we brought you a look at the new Decoration Storage shed in Hidden Chronicles, a building that will allow you to free up that much needed space on your Estate so that you can continue to unlock new scenes by placing new objects (and earning more Estate Points). To go along with this Decoration Storage Shed, you can also complete four new quests in the game called Innovation in... 

11 Expensive iOS Apps Worth Your Hard-Earned Cash

1. MLB.com At Bat It’s no secret that Major League Baseball leads professional sports leagues in its ability to connect with fans. It has found a great way to monetize its content by offering a subscription service that allows you to watch every game and keep track of stats at the same time. Price: $14.99 Click here to view this gallery. We all love to download apps, and scoring... 

Navy’s Knifefish drone sub helps seek out mines

It is rather ironic that the Navy’s fleet of mine-hunting ships are not too good at what they do – that is, to look for mines in and around the waters that they cover. Good to know that there is a remedy to that problem, coming in the form of the Knifefish drone sub which will function as the larger ship’s “glasses”, so to speak. Developed by General Dynamics, the Navy... 
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