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Apple's App Store turns 5: 10 key dates
AFP Relax News, Published on 10/07/2013
» July 11, 2013 will mark the fifth anniversary of Apple's App Store. An occasion to look at its evolution over these years, from its launch at the same time as the iPhone 3G to the introduction of apps for iPads and Macs. Today, the App Store features nearly 1 million apps.
Murray moves into top five most tweeted moments after Wimbledon win
AFP Relax News, Published on 10/07/2013
» Andy Murray's victory in the men's singles competition at Wimbledon on Sunday, July 7, was an occasion not only because he was the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years but also because it was one of the most tweeted moments in history.
Photo of the day: Mission Meekatharra
AFP Relax News, Published on 10/07/2013
» On Tuesday in remote Western Australia, the mission of the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) got its official start. Located near Meekatharra, the low-frequency, wide-field radio telescope was switched on and began gathering its first data from the skies, in its role as a test precursor of the ambitious Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope, the most sensitive telescope in the world, designed to get more information about the early period of the universe. The MWA uses a total of 2048 antennas to capture radio waves, some dating back as many as 13 billion years. When the SKA is in full use, it is set to have 2.5 million antennas. Construction is set to begin on the SKA in 2016, with preliminary operation expected as early as 2020.
Twitter index: Selena Gomez's 'Love Will Remember' leaks, 'Teen Wolf'
AFP Relax News, Published on 10/07/2013
» On Tuesday, July 9, Twitter users are buzzing about the leak of Selena Gomez's track "Love Will Remember" and discussing the latest episode of the TV show "Teen Wolf."
'GTA V' gameplay trailer teases online component
AFP Relax News, Published on 10/07/2013
» The latest trailer for "Grand Theft Auto V" contains car chases, bank heists, a ridiculous number of off-piste activities, and a tantalizing look at the game's sprawling online multiplayer.
A summer of smartphone launches
AFP Relax News, Published on 09/07/2013
» Nokia, Google and LG are all gearing up to unveil new premium handsets in the coming weeks, here's what to expect
Meet the adorable Pikmin in new trailer
AFP Relax News, Published on 09/07/2013
» Having forged a niche of its own, the "Pikmin" series can appear obtuse to newcomers. Yet fear not! For the first in a run of explanatory "Meet the Pikmin" videos has been released ahead of a July 26 Wii U debut (August 4 in North America).
'Star Citizen' hits $14m raised, founder explains economy
AFP Relax News, Published on 09/07/2013
» Headed up by the designer of classic sci-fi space sim "Wing Commander," the "Star Citizen" project is the biggest crowd-funded video game, well on its way to a $21m final target.
Nikon plans to reinvent the camera
AFP Relax News, Published on 09/07/2013
» In the same week that Nokia is getting ready to unveil a phone with professional photography credentials, Nikon, one of the world's leading camera and camera equipment makers, has revealed it is getting ready to fight back with a new product that will revolutionize the standalone digital camera market.
Fancy a game of face-Battleships?
AFP Relax News, Published on 09/07/2013
» Then dream the dream, like Google Glass developer BrickSimple, which has a version called "GlassBattle" and a fancy video to go with it.