Friday, 17 August 2012

Inbetweeners USA 'won't be watered down' insists creators

After a trailer for the American version of hit teenage comedy 'The Inbetweeners' hit Youtube, the video was greeted with a tirade of abuse and complaints claiming that the version looked less 'edgy', and was missing most of the elements that made the show what it was. Well the producer of the new version has hit out at these claims, insisting that the US version will NOT...

EA to put itself up for sale?

It seems Electronic Arts, know for snapping up lesser gaming companies, may be putting itself on the chopping block. The New York Post is reporting that EA may be looking into making such a deal, with several private equity firms, including KKR and Providence Equity Partners, interested.  Apparently EA would be willing to sell the company at a value of $20 per share,...

Twitter announces draconian new API changes

Fans of alternative Twitter clients may be annoyed to hear the latest announcement from the blue bird company. Twitter is implementing some stringent new restrictions on those creating Twitter apps. Basically Twitter does not want to developers to create apps which 'mimic or reproduce' the functionality of Twitter's own website or mobile apps. Speaking on the company's official...

DAYUM! 5 Guys Songify is the perfect fast food advert [VIDEO]

If you haven't seen the 5 Guys Burger and Fries video review that's taken the Internet by storm, then allow me to describe. It is the best, most perfect fast food review you will ever set eyes on. And now, rather predictably, the video has been turned into a Sonify spoof by the same guys who brought you 'The Rent Is Too Damn High Song' and 'Songify The News'. It's orgasmic....

Thursday, 16 August 2012

Blip: Martin Kemp early CBB favourite

The new series of Celebrity Big Brother only kicked off last night on Channel 5, but already it seems like viewers are being wooed by one of the shows charming housemates: soap star Martin Kemp. After just one night in the house, Martin has risen to being the bookies favourite to win, with short odds. Kemp is best know for playing villain Steve Owen in Eastenders. Who are...

Is this the best proposal ever? [VIDEO]

David Pogue, New York Times tech writer, has once again proven what a gadgetry-badass he is while simultaneously raising the bar for anyone's future proposals. Good luck guys. About to get married for the second time, Pogue couldn't just simply ask his girlfriend Nicki to marry him. No, he created an entire fake movie trailer telling the story of the couples love AND THEN...

New Pokemon game comes with Apple style keyboard

Nintendo better have good lawyers. The new Pokemon game for iOS, 'Pokemon: Typing Adventure', comes bundled with a rather fetching white plastic keyboard, used to interact with the game. It looks rather nice. Problem is, it kind of reminds us of another rather nice wireless keyboard.Ah yes. Although to be fair, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and it's not like...