Injustice: Gods Among Us Hero infographic

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To celebrate the release of Injustice: Gods Among Us, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has commissioned something awesome for newcomers to comics, and something essential for die-hard fans alike; an infographic that details some of the key Characters from the universe. Split into Superhero and Super Villain infographics, each offers an insight into each character’s humble beginnings and assembles the best traits of each character to reveal the ultimate Superhero, and the ultimate superhero.

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Injustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat.  The title debuts a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favourite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and many others.

Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.

Injustice: Gods Among Us is scheduled for release on 19th April, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Wii U system from Nintendo.

For more information on the game, visit www.injustice.com.

And check back with us Friday afternoon for a rather cool and unique Injustice: Gods Among Us post.

Injustice: Gods Among Us Green Lantern trailer revealed

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today released an all-new trailer for the upcoming DC Comics fighter Injustice: Gods Among Us – set to launch next week on 19th April – which focuses on the Green Lantern’s role within the game’s story and his struggle to defeat his ultimate foe. A sworn intergalactic defender of the innocent, within the story of Injustice: Gods Among Us, Hal Jordan is forced to clash with a carbon copy of himself. As he summarizes in the trailer, “My oath says that no evil shall escape my sight. So what happens when that evil is me?”

Watch the video below:

Injustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat.  The title debuts a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favourite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and many others.

Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.

Injustice: Gods Among Us is scheduled for release on 19th April, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Wii U system from Nintendo.

For more information on the game, visit www.injustice.com.

And check back with us Friday afternoon for a rather cool and unique Injustice: Gods Among Us post.

Mars War Logs new screenshots reveal more tricky situations for Roy

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Mars War Logs, the cyberpunk role-playing game from Spiders Studio, unveils a bit more through 4 new screenshots.

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On these images, we discover once more Roy, the hero of this sci-fi RPG in yet another tricky situation.

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On one hand, Roy is hunted by Aurora’s army and their fanatic Technomants, who would love making an example of him. On the other hand, the Resistance is wary of him, because of his origins. Roy finds himself in the middle of fierce civil-war, in which he will have, sooner or later, to take part in.

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We can also notice on these screenshots another important character of the story: Devotion Chase, dangerous beauty and right hand of the general of Aurora’s army, Honour Grant. She’s on the hunt for the renegade Roy, in the working-class areas of Shadowlair. While her intentions toward Roy are still mysterious, it is certain she has both resources and the will to find him.

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And as far as who Roy will eventually choose to side with, in the civil war that tears Aurora in two… it will all come down to you!

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Mars War Logs will be released on PC in May 2013, and on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network in Q3 2013.

In the meantime, check out the Mars War Logs website.

SimCity coming home to the Mac on June 11

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For more than 23 years, SimCity has entertained over 30 million fans worldwide and it returns to the platform that started it all on June 11. Electronic Arts Inc.today announced that SimCity will be coming to the Mac on June 11 exclusively as a digital release via Origin. Fans who purchase SimCity will be able to play the game on Mac and PC, regardless of which version they buy, as well as access their cities from across both platforms. Players who have previously purchased SimCity for PC, either as a physical or a digital copy will receive the Mac version as a free digital download on Origin on June 11.

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SimCity is coming to Mac on June 11 and one purchase will give you both the Mac and PC versions. You only need to buy SimCity once to play together across the same servers, regardless of which version you’re playing,” said Lucy Bradshaw, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA’s Maxis Label. “We didn’t want to make any compromises when it came to the Mac so we created a native version that is optimized for the hardware and OSX.”

With more than 1.3 million units sold on PC since launch, the beloved city-building simulator is back with the series creators at Maxis™ and it delivers the most immersive and personal SimCity experience ever, where players can create and destroy the cities of their imaginations. SimCity runs natively on Mac and its entire software renderer was rewritten for OpenGL, ensuring the best performance for the platform. Via Origin, SimCity is cross-platform compatible, so all players will be able to play together across the same servers. Players will be able to play both versions with the same Origin account, allowing them to seamlessly continue their cities, achievements and leaderboard progress across the PC and Mac.

SimCity has been rated PEGI 7 and is currently available for PC and will be available for Mac on June 11. For more information regarding SimCity, please visit www.SimCity.com.

Will you buy SimCity on the Mac? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Ubisoft releases ShootMania Storm on the PC

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Today, Ubisoft and its studio Nadeo announced that the full version of the fast-paced shooter ShootMania Storm is now available worldwide on PC digital download, on ShootMania.com, Steam and other digital retailers. To celebrate the launch, live community events are organized all over the world as part of the ShootMania 4 All launch party, while the game confirms its position within the competitive gaming scene with a series of high profile tournaments.

We are really excited to launch ShootMania Storm today”, says Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA VP sales and marketing at Ubisoft. The game has something for everyone from FPS gamers to pro competitors, as well as community tools to stream out to Twitch or make your own customized modes and maps.”

ShootMania Storm is a fast-paced shooter for PC, designed to open competitive gaming to everyone. Easy to access but hard to master, ShootMania Storm is part of the ManiaPlanet platform and ecosystem that gives to gamers the powerful tools they need to create their own experience by building user-created maps, game modes, graphic assets and videos , but also allows them to create and manage their own teams and tournaments, and interact with the lively ShootMania Storm community.

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Launched in Open Beta in February, ShootMania Storm welcomed hundreds of thousands of players on its servers, who created close to 40.000 maps to date, along with dozens of custom game modes. Listening to player feedback, Nadeo opened new creation tools, allowing players to create their own 3D characters or environments, while continuing to improve the core game experience with more content and tweaks.

In celebration of the launch of the game, communities from all around the world are gathering today for both live and online events as part of the “ShootMania 4 All Launch Party”. From France to the US, Germany to Ukraine, Norway to Canada, everybody has the opportunity to take part in the celebration or follow the dedicated livestream. For more information about the ShootMania 4 All Launch Party, check out the dedicated website here: http://www.maniaplanet.com/shootmania4all/

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ShootMania Storm is available worldwide as a digital download on PC. Purchase can be made through the game’s official website www.shootmania.com, as well as the UPlay Store, Steam and other digital retailers. For more information about ShootMania, TrackMania and the ManiaPlanet platform, check out the official website at www.maniaplanet.com.

Here is the launch trailer to show you more:

Stay tuned for our review soon.

Sony Adding Dualshock 3 Support to Xperia Lineup

Sony is introducing DualShock 3 support to its Xperia line of smart devices, according to a report. Tech blogger Tom Randall demonstrated the PlayStation 3 controller’s functionality with the Xperia SP in a recent YouTube video.

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“Sony has created a piece of software for its Xperia smartphone range that will let you connect a DualShock 3 wireless controller just like on your console,” he explained.

“[This will allow] you to play hundreds of titles optimised for gamepad from either the Google Play Store or PlayStation Mobile.”

DualShock 3 control for Android tablets and smartphones was previously achievable, but only if the device was rooted.

Randall went on to say that the Xperia SP will launch with DualShock 3 support, and speculated that the feature could come to other Xperia devices in the future.

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Watch Tom Randall control the Xperia SP using a DualShock 3 controller above.

Microsoft Updates Windows RT and Surface RT

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Microsoft rolled out some additional updates to Windows RT and to the Surface RT firmware, targetting wi-fi issues and other usability fixes.  Read on for details.

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Microsoft rolled out some additional updates to Windows RT and to the Surface RT firmware, targetting wi-fi issues and other usability fixes.  Here are the official release notes from Microsoft:

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The April cumulative update includes improved Surface Wi-Fi reliability, connectivity in various scenarios, and performance improvements including:

  • Certain “Limited” connectivity issues resolved
  • Improves Wi-Fi to handle a wide range of access points.
  • Resolves system crashes caused by certain Wi-Fi issues.

There were also updates to Office RT and the Flash player in Internet Explorer 10.  Here is my update history:

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If you are using a Surface RT, go ahead and install this update.

Panasonic Launches Stylish LUMIX GF6

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Panasonic’s new Digital Single Lens Mirrorless LUMIX DMC-GF6 is the latest camera to join the compact series of Panasonic’s LUMIX G category.

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The camera boasts a new Live MOS Sensor, newly developed Venus Engine and high precision, ‘Light Speed AF’ which all contribute to excellent image quality for photographers used to taking creative images with their smartphones but who are looking for a much more sophisticated and professional result by being able to have more control over manual settings such as aperture, shutter speed or lens selection. Priced at £449 in the UK.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 key specifications

  • 16MP Four Thirds sensor (as used in GX1)
  • Tilting ‘Cell-touch LCD’ touchscreen – 1.04m dots (720 x 480 pixels)
  • Near-field communication (NFC) to simplify Wi-Fi connection
  • Mode dial and four customizable function buttons (two on-screen)
  • 1080p30 video as MP4 or AVCHD (presented as 60i PsF in AVCHD mode)
  • Jog lever around shutter button (which operates zoom or exposure compensation)
  • Sensitivity expandable up to ISO 25,600
  • Faster startup (as quick as 0.5 sec with non-power-zoom lenses)

The GF6 is the second mirrorless camera we’ve seen to gain a compact-camera-style zoom lever around the shutter button but, whereas the Sony NEX-3N is often bundled with a power zoom lens, the same isn’t true for the GF6. However, when you attach a conventional zoom lens, it instead controls exposure compensation. This makes a lot of sense to us, since arguably the most useful additional property a point-and-shoot user might want to gain control over, simply, is image brightness.

Many of the camera’s basic specs have also been upgraded over its predecessor – the rear screen is a higher-resolution panel, but it’s what’s in front of it that users are likely to notice. The touch capability is now capacitive, rather than the GF5’s pressure-sensitive design, and the front glass has been attached without an air gap, reducing internal reflection and improving visibility. This more precise touch screen allows the implementation of touch-based photo editing (including a Clear Retouch mode that attempts to remove distracting object s from your images.

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Cablefree Connectivity with Wi-Fi and NFC

For the first time integrated Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity offer a more flexible shooting experience and easy image sharing from an interchangeable lens camera.  After the initial setup, tablets and smartphones for remote shooting can be connected with a simple touch without having to re-enter authorisation details every time.

Creative Features:

 

  • Creative Panorama function: Shoot a horizontal or vertical panoramic image with consequent shots taken by overlaying the previous picture. One of the ‘Creative Control’ effects can also be added.

 

  • Stop Motion Animation function: Enables producing a stop motion (stop frame) video in camera with the pictures that are sequentially shot while moving the object by degrees. This effect makes  the object appear as if it is moving by itself.

 

  • Clear Retouch: Makes it is possible to erase unwanted  objects or figures in an image by just tracing over them on the camera monitor with a fingertip. They naturally disappear without destroying the image.

 

Wireless Connectivity:

 

  • Remote Shooting: Remote shooting of both photo and video is available by using the smartphone/tablet for a remote shutter with a  monitor which displayed live at smooth 30 fps. Not only releasing the shutter but zooming, focusing and settings of shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation can all be controlled with the smartphone or tablet  and start/stop recording when used in video mode.

 

  • Instant Transfer function: Allows the camera to transfer the photo data to the designated electronic device automatically whenever the shutter is released. In playback mode, users can also touch the image displayed on the camera to transfer it directly to a smartphone or tablet right on the spot. In addition, it is possible to tag the      location information to the image by utilizing the GPS (Global Positioning  System) log of a smartphone or tablet. All these flexible shooting/browsing/sharing styles are made possible with the DMC-GF6 and Panasonic’s dedicated application software “Panasonic Image App” for iOS / Android smartphones and tablets.

 

  • Cloud Service: Panasonic’s exclusive cloud service “LUMIX CLUB” allows users to store images in a dedicated folder which they can transfer the image to Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Twitter, YouTube or any other social networking platform.
  • The Wi-Fi Direct function: Allows direct playback of images on any DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant VIERA HDTV.

Focusing:

  • Full-area Touch AF: Enables focus to be set on any  point in the field of view which realizes quick and intuitive focusing operation allowing free frame composition. In addition, the newly adopted Touch AE (Auto Exposure) function enables setting focus and exposure at a single touch on the subject displayed on the monitor.
  • Function Lever For One-hand Control: The newly added function lever allows direct adjustment of the allocated function such as zoom, exposure or aperture control. This lever works for magnification in playback mode and page flip in menu.

Advanced iA+ (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) and Scene Guide for Beginners:

  • For beginners of digital interchangeable lens system cameras, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode supports taking beautiful pictures with a variety of shooting-assist functions including AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition and Intelligent ISO Control.

 

  • The Intelligent Scene Control now integrates Food Recognition mode.

 

  • The iA Plus mode lets users adjust defocusing area in the background, exposure compensation and white balance for more flexible control.

 

  • The Scene Guide[7] offers 23 sample pictures shot by professional photographers. Users can choose the one closer to the situation they are going to shoot and optimum parameters for shooting the scene will be automatically set. Furthermore, shooting procedure, technical advice and      recommended interchangeable lens for the scene can be shown for users to improve their photography skills.

 

Display:

  • 1040K resolution approx. 180 degree Tiltable Touch Monitor: The new large, 1040K-dot high-resolution monitor boasts around 100 per cent of field of view, and tilts up to approx. 180°. The front panel is directly attached to the new In Cell Touch monitor without containing an air layer in between. The result is that the reflection of  external light is dramatically suppressed. Together with the increased resolution by around 13 per cent and improved colour reproduction by around 20 per cent, the monitor for DMC-GF6 secures higher visibility than ever. Plus, attenuation of transmitting backlight is minimized to achieve a wide-angle view and 25 per cent power saving.

 

Deep Silver releases the first Metro: Last Light Survival Guide video

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Deep Silver have issued an essential utility: the survival guide for Metro: Last Light. The first video released in a series of three, the survival guide prepares players for their service in the Spartan Order, the self-styled protectors of the Metro. It familiarizes would-be Rangers with the dangers they will face within the different areas of post-apocalyptic Moscow: the tunnels of the Metro, the ravaged surface wasteland and the deadly transition levels in between. Each zone harbours its own dreadful hazards, be it human enemies from hostile, warring factions, abhorrent mutants or the toxic environment itself. Designed to prepare Rangers for their mission to protect the survivors in the Metro, this guide is the ultimate support tool in the struggle for existence within the terrifying world of Metro: Last Light.

In the year 2034, a nuclear war has turned the world into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. In Moscow, the tunnels of the Metro have become a new home for the former inhabitants of the city. Within the catacombs, they fight for their survival, fending off hordes of hideous mutants born from the toxic atmosphere, as well as other factions desperate to take control of what little hospitable land remains. As they fight, they also search for a doomsday device that could be the key to their victory. A civil war is inevitable. During these dark hours, the players will embody Artyom, and become the last light for all of mankind.

Here is the first survival guide:

The game will be available from May 14, 2013 in North America and May 17, 2013 across Europe for PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

For more information about Metro: Last Light, please visit www.enterthemetro.com.

SimCity Cheetah Speed back and updated 2.0 coming soon

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EA has reinstated Cheetah Speed in SimCity.

This is what was posted on the games Facebook page:

Yes, it’s true — we’ve recently brought back Cheetah Speed. We’re also working on Update 2.0, so stay tuned for more info.

Have you got SimCity? What has your experience been like? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Pure Jongo S3 portable wireless speaker now available

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Pure has announced the availability of Jongo S3, a portable wireless speaker with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 360° sound.

Jongo S3 is the first product in Pure’s new Jongo multiroom music system and works with the free companion Pure Connect iOS app (iPhone and iPad) which is also available to download today. Music fans can enjoy a 30 day free trial of Pure Music, Pure’s on demand music service with the app. Pure Connect offers an unparalleled combination of the best of radio and music in one place and takes the user on a journey of discovery with recommendations based on listening patterns and a selection of curated content from a range of trusted partners.

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The Pure Jongo S3 portable, rechargeable wireless speaker (SRP £169.99) can be used on its own or grouped together with other Jongo speakers to deliver the most flexible and accessible multiroom audio system on the market today. Jongo products use Wi-Fi to stream perfectly synchronised audio within a single or multiroom environment, while Bluetooth allows users to stream content from any audio app on their smartphone or tablet, including locally stored music, to a single Jongo product. Users can simply add extra Jongo speakers or adapters on the same Wi-Fi network to build their multiroom system.

The compact Pure Jongo S3 offers rich, detailed and vibrant sound and comes with four tweeters for 360° audio, and an upward-firing subwoofer for powerful bass. Thanks to its five speakers and individual power amplifiers, Jongo has surprisingly punchy audio and with a simple press of the “audio” button on the rear of the unit, the user can select flexible audio profiles to make the most of any environment including 360° sound for community listening (stereo or mono); forward facing stereo or outdoor boost.

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A rechargeable battery pack is included as standard and provides up to ten hours of listening per charge. Jongo S3 comes in black, or piano (white with black speaker grilles), and has optional user-fit coloured grille packs in burnt orange, lime green, mango or white (from SRP £12.99).

The Pure Jongo S3 is available at all good electrical retailers including John Lewis and Amazon.

Sony announces Invizimals: The Alliance and Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that the much loved Invizimals series will be coming to PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3 for the first time later this year. Invizimals: The Alliance for PS Vita and Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom for PS3, will deliver fantastic new adventures that will challenge all young monster hunters to find and capture Invizimals in our world and in theirs!

For fans of the PSP games created by Novarama Technology, Invizimals, Invizimals: Shadow Zone, and Invizimals: The Lost Tribes the brand new PS Vita game, Invizimals: The Alliance uses augmented reality gameplay to merge the real world with the virtual, turning everywhere into a place where lots of unique Invizimals can be found. And for those curious to explore the magical world of the Invizimals, they now can for the first time in the PS3 action adventure Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom.

Both fantastic individual adventures with challenging gameplay and fun minigames, together the titles can deliver completely exclusive Cross-platform experiences. For the first time players of Invizimals: The Alliance will be able through Cross-platform play, to link up with players of Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom on PS3 – staging frantic four-player battles or sending and receiving bonus game items through co-op play.

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Tiny and mysterious, the Invizimals live all around us but only your PS Vita can see them. In this exciting new PS Vita game, players will have to guide the Invizimals to a new safe-haven following the arrival of a dangerous new enemy. Using the intuitive controls of the PS Vita, players will have to help the Invizimals construct a new village and defeat their evil new foe. As well as being able to utilise the PS Vita features such as the touch screen, rear touch pad, motion sensor and the rear camera, Invizimals: The Alliance also features state of the art augmented reality technology that is used to hunt and capture the Invizimals.

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Complete with new capture minigames, Invizimals: The Alliance delivers a magical experience like no other and with the ability to evolve your Invizimals to boost their capabilities and build a collection of 150 of the unique creatures that you hunt, capture and battle on your PS Vita there really is no end to the fun!

Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom (PS3)

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For fans of action adventure, Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom is a brand new game which allows young explorers to enter the world of the Invizimals for the very first time. Developed exclusively for the PS3 by Magenta Software, players will discover The Lost Kingdom through the eyes of Hiro, a young explorer who uncovers a magical portal that teleports you into a fantastical new world.

With the opportunity to transform into one of your all-time favourite Invizimals, players must use the Invizimals unique abilities to defeat a powerful robot army that is attacking The Lost Kingdom and solve puzzles as you journey across six exotic worlds by land, air and sea.

Cross-play functionality 

Whether you’re helping out the Invizimals on the PS Vita version or exploring their magical world on the PS3, you can still link up with friends and transfer your evolving characters between the two platforms, PS Vita and PS3.

Have up to four players battle it out in the multiplayer mode and send your PS Vita Invizimals to the PS3 to take part in the action. When you’re done, transfer them back to your PS Vita, and use them to battle with your friends.

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And the hunt for Invizimals is set to get bigger than ever! A 26-episode animated TV show is in production, alongside new trading cards and an app that brings the Invizimals to life on your PS Vita or mobile device.

Panini – which publishes the monthly magazine Invizimals in Spain and Portugal has launched several ranges of stickers and collectables.

Skype for Windows 8/RT updated again with more fixes

Skype for Windows 8 has been updated again, although the release notes are the same as the previous version.

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This update contains:

– Greater control over your contacts with the option to block
– Performance improvements
– General fixes

Download Skype from the Windows Store

Fitbit launches Windows 8 app to track your activity

Fitbit has today revealed that the Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip wireless activity and sleep trackers now offer Windows 8 users the ability to track physical activity with a new app.

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The app is compatible over numerous devices and provides Windows users increased flexibility in tracking and monitoring their Fitbit activity stats.

With apps for iPhone and Android smartphone users, the latest Windows app offering means that Fitbit now provide the only wireless activity trackers on the market to offer apps for iOS, Android and Windows platforms.

The Windows app enables you to view graphs of your activity levels, sleep and weight and gives you a clear picture of your health and fitness trends.

The app also offers weight, body fat and BMI trend graphs and allows you to see your nightly sleep patterns, enabling you to see how you measure up against Fitbit friends and discover who is the most active.

If you use Fitbit let us know how you get on by leaving a comment below.