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Ouya game system will soon be streaming big-budget titles thanks to deal with Playcast

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by on May 1, 2014 at 10:28 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Updates

Cloud gaming service Playcast has announced that it is running a beta trial of streaming games to Ouya’s Android-based consoles. Announced today, the move is a win-win for both companies. For Ouya it allows it to boast instantly streamable headline titles, and for Playcast it extends its potential customer footprint. Initially, a small set of games is available but this will be expanded “to the company’s full library of AAA titles in the coming weeks”. According to Co-optimus, Lego Batman 2 and Splinter Cell: Conviction are available to stream right away. ➤ Playcast Media Launches Beta Trials on Ouya [Playcast Media]

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a couple of laughzillas on a blue diamond background

Ouya game system will soon be streaming big-budget titles thanks to deal with Playcast

May01
by on May 1, 2014 at 10:28 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Updates

Cloud gaming service Playcast has announced that it is running a beta trial of streaming games to Ouya’s Android-based consoles. Announced today, the move is a win-win for both companies. For Ouya it allows it to boast instantly streamable headline titles, and for Playcast it extends its potential customer footprint. Initially, a small set of games is available but this will be expanded “to the company’s full library of AAA titles in the coming weeks”. According to Co-optimus, Lego Batman 2 and Splinter Cell: Conviction are available to stream right away. ➤ Playcast Media Launches Beta Trials on Ouya [Playcast Media]

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Line brings its cheap calling service to iOS users in 10 countries, including the US

May01
by on May 1, 2014 at 9:53 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Asia

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Messaging app Line launched its paid-for international calling service for Android users first, but now it has quietly expanded the Line Call service to its iOS app and made it available in an initial 10 countries, which includes the US. Line’s calling debuted in eight countries (on Android) last month, and now Line users with Apple devices in Columbia, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Spain, Thailand, Argentina, Australia, Malaysia and the US can sign up too. The Japanese company already provides free voice and video calls between Line users, but this service allows for calling ‘out’ to landline and mobile numbers across the world. The calling…

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Line brings its cheap calling service to iOS users in 10 countries, including the US

May01
by on May 1, 2014 at 9:53 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Asia

Messaging app Line launched its paid-for international calling service for Android users first, but now it has quietly expanded the Line Call service to its iOS app and made it available in an initial 10 countries, which includes the US. Line’s calling debuted in eight countries (on Android) last month, and now Line users with Apple devices in Columbia, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Spain, Thailand, Argentina, Australia, Malaysia and the US can sign up too. The Japanese company already provides free voice and video calls between Line users, but this service allows for calling ‘out’ to landline and mobile numbers across the world. The calling…

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Virgin Atlantic will use Apple’s iBeacon tech to help passengers passing through Heathrow

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by on May 1, 2014 at 9:27 am
Posted In: Around the Web, UK

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will be using Apple’s iBeacon technology to deliver updates to its passengers passing through Heathrow airport in the UK. The company said its initial ideas for implementation are only scratching the surface, but that it will be used to inform passengers using Passbook of information and offers, like zero percent commission on money exchange as they pass by the booth. It could also be used to notify Upper Class passengers of appointments in the Clubhouse Spa, for example The airline is no stranger to testing out new technology, earlier this year it trialled giving Google Glass to its staff…

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