Epic Games

Epic Games Inc, based in Raleigh, NC and established in 1991 as "Epic Mega Games", is a developer of cutting-edge computer and video games. The company is best known as the creator of hit PC 3D action games Unreal and Unreal Tournament, both award-winning blockbuster hits having each sold more than 1 million units each. Epic is also well known as creator of the Unreal Engine which it has licensed to several major game developers. Prior to their 3D success, Epic Games was well known for the hit shareware games Jill of the Jungle, Jazz Jackrabbit and Epic Pinball. Normal 0 false false false EN-US ...

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Tablet Review: Acer Iconia W700

The Acer Iconia W700-6465 ($999.99 list) is a Windows 8 slate tablet, eschewing the traditional keyboard and clamshell design in favor of a screen-only form factor for enhanced mobility. The W700, one of the first Windows 8 slate tablets, shows some of the true potential of the Windows 8 interface. Though the W700 comes with a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, it's really meant to be used as a tablet for the person who has to do work around the house, a college campus, or on the job. It's certainly capable of all that, though you may make a couple of sacrifices in performance in return for that portability. It's one of the best arguments for...

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Game Review: Sparta God Of War for Android

Introduction: Your Majesty! Your people needs you! Xerxes, the king of Persia has amassed his darkness forces against Greece! Your solemn duty is to defend Greece at all costs! We will make our stand at Thermopylae, where we will engrave in eternity the bravery and name of SPARTA! What's New What's in this version: version 1.04 Game crashed on some device fixed. Tapjoy offerwall enabled. Fixed that sometimes can't receive coins when succeed an offerwall mission or iap purchased. version 1.03 Fixed white screen on some device, especially the screen size 320*240,480*320 version 1.02 In-app purchased bug fixed. Some devide force close...

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NY subway arrival times: in new iOS app shows

For the first time, New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has release an iOS app that shows train arrival times on seven subway lines. New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority finally joined the smartphone era today by releasing an iOS app showing train arrival times for seven subway lines. Available for the iPhone, the iPod Touch, and the iPad, MTA Subway Time will display train arrival times for 156 stations on the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 lines and the S shuttle line. Though officially in a test version for the time being, the app will use the same arrival times shown on station countdown clocks and on the MTA's...

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SIM (Subscriber identity module)

A subscriber identity module or subscriber identification module (SIM) is an integrated circuit that securely stores the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and the related key used to identify and authenticate subscribers on mobile telephony devices (such as mobile phones and computers). A SIM is embedded into a removable SIM card, which can be transferred between different mobile devices. SIM cards were first made the same size as a credit card (85.60 mm × 53.98 mm × 0.76 mm). The development of physically smaller mobile devices prompted the development of a smaller SIM card, the mini-SIM card. Mini-SIM cards have the same thickness as full-size cards, but their length and width are reduced to 25 mm × 15 mm. A SIM card contains its unique serial number (ICCID), international...

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3G Network

3G, short for third Generation, is a term used to represent the 3rd generation of mobile telecommunications technology. Also called Tri-Band 3G. This is a set of standards used for mobile devices and mobile telecommunication services and networks that comply with the International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) specifications by the International Telecommunication Union. 3G finds application in wireless voice telephony, mobile Internet access, fixed wireless Internet access, video calls and mobile TV.Several telecommunications companies market wireless mobile Internet services as 3G, indicating that the advertised service is provided over a 3G wireless network. Services advertised as 3G are required to meet IMT-2000 technical standards, including standards for reliability and speed...

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