Across the dizzying, colorful show floor at last week's Electronic Entertainment Expo, there were games on display where players could become all manner of things, like a throat-slashing 18th century pirate, zombie killer, a guardian of the last …
Tim and Chris Vanderhook think Myspace had it right -- at one point. And they believe they've revived and improved that formula for success as the revamped first titan of social media debuts its latest incarnation.
Microsoft has its head in the cloud with Xbox One.
Microsoft's upcoming Xbox One gaming console will be able to play used games, clearing up a worry among gamers and video game retailers such as GameStop, which trade in used games.
A New Mexico city commission has agreed to allow a Canadian studio to search an old landfill where old, terrible Atari games are rumored to be buried.
John Matarese reports on some great sales, and not-so-great sales, this month
Facebook has lost more than a dozen advertisers after a campaign drew attention to pages on the social media site that promoted violence against women.
Students are getting a new weapon to fight back against bullies: their cell phones.
Google's new music service offers a lot of eye candy to go with the tunes. The song selection of around 18 million tracks is comparable to popular services such as Spotify and Rhapsody, and a myriad of playlists curated along different genres provides a big playground for music lovers.
Microsoft Corporation unveiled their latest console to the web, dubbed the XBOX ONE.

John Matarese checks out the newest $20 a month unlimited smartphone plans.
It was supposed to be our IPO, the people's public offering.
If you want a new smartphone, you may want to buy it soon. Experts say carriers could gradually start charging more.
Watercooler
Two Massachusetts men accused of secretly recording and selling a prank phone call involving two NFL general managers remain free after pleading not guilty to federal wiretapping charges in New York.
A New Mexico city commission has agreed to allow a Canadian studio to search an old landfill where old, terrible Atari games are rumored to be buried.
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PHOTOS | Harlem Globetrotter Bull Bullard visited Pinewood Elementary Wednesday . Bullard visited to show the students a few of his basketball moves, and more importantly to teach them the ABC's of stopping bullying.
Local company sells discounted tablets to inner city students.
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John Matarese reports on an unusual side effect of smart meters affecting some homes.
John Matarese checks into Walmart and other new budget home phones.