CNET is reporting that Gamestop will be opening another 300-400 stores over the next year. But these stores will be selling Apple products and other mobile devices. We all know GameStop as one of the biggest gaming retailers out there, they’re not hard to find. Well, the company is aiming for a broader growth footprint branching out from gaming products to technology products. GameStop’s “Technology Brands” division already operates 200 of these types of stores in the United States and they generate around $63 million dollars in annual revenue. And let’s face it, technology products, especially mobile, wearable and portable products, are just growing in popularity and demand so it seems a natural way to go.
Wal-Mart Starting New Video Game Trade-In Program
Wal-Mart is jumping into the world of video game trade-in’s starting next week. CNBC is reporting the retail giant will start accepting used video games … Read more…
Yahoo Nixing Google And Facebook Authentication
Reuters is reporting that Yahoo is going to stop users from accessing its web services, such as Flickr and Fantasy Sports, with their Google or Facebook credentials. Currently you have an option to sign into Yahoo services with those options but it’s coming to an end. Once this is rolled out, the next time you try and login you will be asked to create a Yahoo ID or enter your Yahoo ID. Marissa Mayer is forging ahead to make Yahoo relevant again and allowing logins from competing companies is something she’s ready to do away with.
Quick Review: The Elago S5C Series Case For iPhone 5C
We see our fair share of cases come through for review here at Techaeris, and each one of them has a quality all its own. The Elago S5C Series case for the iPhone 5C is no different in that regard. Elago’s tag line is “Simple Sophistication,” and it’s a well earned tag line indeed.
HTC Introduces New Custom Double Dip Cases
*slow clap* HTC today has released new custom double dip cases. Personally, I was not a fan of the ho-hum original double dipped case HTC … Read more…
BREAKING – Comcast Set To Acquire Time Warner Cable
Bloomberg Technology is reporting that Comcast and Time Warner Cable have agreed to a merger, with Comcast paying $159USD per share for TWC in an … Read more…
Quick Review: Pelican Protector CE1150 Case For iPhone 5/5s
When you land on Pelican’s homepage you don’t automatically think mobile phone cases and accessories. That’s because Pelican makes a variety of products, each one of them made to be tough and resilient. So is the case with their Pelican Protector Series CE1150 case for the iPhone 5/5s.
Google Launches $999 Chromebox for Meetings
Ventev Wants To Be Your Go To Solution For Charging Your Devices
I love a good wireless charging device and battery pack. I would consider myself a ‘power user’ when it comes to my mobile devices; constantly … Read more…
Quickie Review: TYLT Syncable
I recently received a TYLT Syncable Charge & Sync cable in the mail, and felt the need to share my review of this device. I’ve … Read more…
TYLT Energi+ Backpack Review: A Tech Backpack With Power
TYLT sent me their Energi+ Backpack just before I left for CES, and I thought CES would be the prefect venue to test it out. … Read more…
Dell Starts Re-branding Process With New Video Ad
Michael Dell has taken his namesake Private and is pushing forward to re-make Dell computers. They started this process with a new Ad spot on … Read more…
Speculating on Overlay Tech (OT)
More and more we are bringing the machine out of the virtual world and overlaying it onto the real world. One of the more obvious examples of this is Google Glass and mapping. You can see the map before you as you drive which is much less invasive toward driving safety than looking down or over at your phone. Glass though, is only a very small step in bringing true OT (Overlay Tech) to the world at large.
Review: House Of Marley Uplift Earbuds
We are consuming media content on our smartdevices more than ever before. And sometimes you need a nice pair of earbuds to listen to that … Read more…
Review: TYLT Energi Sliding Power Case For iPhone 5/5s
TYLT is one of those companies that is known for making some of the nicest simply designed products out there. They were nice enough to … Read more…
Dr. Dre Beats Solo High-Definition On-Ear Headphones $99 At Best Buy Online
UPDATE: It appears these have sold out, some reports that the dark blue ones come and go as in stock so you might still look. … Read more…
Tim Cook Apple Code Of Conduct Video And Email (UPDATE) Video Is No Longer Available
http://youtu.be/H6mies-xqlk Sorry Folks, the video has gone private and no longer viewable, the email is still below. Email to Apple employees: Apple Team, I am … Read more…
Liquid Lenses; Will We See Their Applications Expand?
Lenses are a huge part of any camera system, weather it be on your cell phone, video camera or DSLR. One of the issues with … Read more…
Bracketron Debuts Their SmartLantern At SEMA 2013
Bracketron introduces the SmartLantern, a charger and light combo being marketed towards emergency preparedness. The SmartLanterns high-capacity 7800mAh rechargeable back-up battery offers 48 hours of … Read more…
Golf Ball Hits Steel Plate At 150mph, 70,000fps
File this under simple awesome. Watch a golf ball hit a steel plate at 150mph. http://youtu.be/AkB81u5IM3I From Mark Haycock
Why Android First is a Myth By Steve Cheney
Written by Steve Cheney In mobile, particularly in consumer markets, there has been an ongoing debate about when or if Android will become the first … Read more…
Pure TalkUSA Offering Calling Plans With Data Rollover
Pure TalkUSA, a leading provider of affordable, no-contract mobile phone service, today announced new plans and pricing that features a first in the U.S.: rollover data.