The latest experimental builds of XBMC for Android offer improved playback of high definition video on most Android phones, tablets, and set-top-boxes. When the developers of XBMC launched their first pre-release builds for Android, the software was only optimized for devices featuring Amlogic AM8726 processors. But there are new experimental builds which support some of […]
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JXD S7300 Android gaming tablet up for pre-order for $150
Most Android games are designed to be used with touchscreen controls. But I suspect the surge in Android-based gaming devices with physical controls could lead to a new market for games that make use of gamepad buttons. NVIDIA, Ouya, and Archos have all announced Android-based systems with buttons or controllers. And that could be good […]
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NVIDIA introduces GRID cloud computing system for streaming games to PCs, tablets, more
1 Comment on NVIDIA introduces GRID cloud computing system for streaming games to PCs, tablets, moreNVIDIA sees cloud computing as the future of gaming… or at least part of the future. By offloading the work of rendering graphics to a powerful server, you can run top tier games on a device with a low power chip like a smartphone or a tablet. But that’s just one benefit. Another is that […]
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NVIDIA introduces Project Shield: Handheld gaming system with Tegra 4
NVIDIA has been producing graphics cards for hard-core gamers for years. But now the company is introducing its first gaming console: a 5 inch handheld gaming system code-named Project Shield. It features an NVIDIA Tegra 4 quad-core processor, a 5 inch 720p touchscreen display, and a built-in game controller. The system runs stock Google Android […]
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Archos TV Connect turns any TV into an Android-powered smart TV
Archos has sort of made a name for itself in recent years by releasing a string of cheap Android tablets that aren’t quite as good as higher-end devices from companies like Acer, Asus, and Samsung. But now Archos is getting ready to introduce a new product that turns any TV into a smart TV… and […]
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Vudu brings streaming videos to Android, offers 10 free movies
Video streaming service Vudu has launched a new Android app that lets you rent or purchase videos and watch them on an Android device. The Vudu app is available as a free download from the Google Play Store, and right now the company is offering 10 free movies to new customers — you don’t even […]
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Archos launches GamePad Android tablet in Europe for 149 €, hitting the US in 2013
Archos is now selling a 7 inch gaming tablet in Europe for 149 Euros. The Archos GamePad runs Google Android 4.1 and features built-buttons and directional pads on both sides of the screen for controlling video games. The tablet is expected to make its way to the United States in early 2013. Archos first introduced […]
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XBMC 12 Beta 2 media center released for Android, Windows, Linux, more
After months of testing, the developers of the popular XBMC media center software have released the first official easy-to-install version of XBMC for Android. It’s based on XBMC 12 “Frodo” Beta 2, and it shares most features with the latest builds of the media center software for Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS and Apple TV […]
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Hardkernel ODROID-X2 dev board coming soon for $149
Hardkernel is updating its ODROID development board with a faster processor, more RAM, and a slightly higher price tag. The ODROID-X2 should be available in late November for $149. The ODROID-X2 is basically a little ARM-based PC designed for developer that want to test software and hardware to see how it works with Samsung’s Exynos […]
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Archos GamePad tablet crosses the FCC threshold on way to US launch
The Archos GamePad is a 7 inch Android tablet with a touchscreen display and video game controllers built into the side of the tablet. As the name (and design) suggest, the tablet is designed to play games, and it features function buttons similar to those you’d find on an Xbox or PlayStation controller. Archos hasn’t […]