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First dedicated ultra-high-definition television broadcasts launch
AFP Relax News, Published on 16/01/2013
» A new channel, based in Paris but beamed Europe-wide via the EUTELSAT 10A satellite, is so far the only official broadcast source of native content designed specifically for the next generation of television displays.
Relaxnews app selection: keep your New Year’s resolutions, follow the Grammys
AFP Relax News, Published on 16/01/2013
» Mid-way through January many of our tipsy December 31 midnight promises to lose weight and get in shape may be starting to slip, however all is not lost with apps such as Fitocracy (now on Android), Cruise Control and Gympact there to keep you on the right track. With these apps you might even end up looking like one of the red carpet stars at this year's Grammys, which can be streamed live via the official iOS app below. Discover these and many more with this selection of some of the coolest, most interesting and downright fun applications for iOS and Android devices, as selected this month by the journalists at leading leisure newswire agency Relaxnews.
Samsung puts plans for Microsoft Surface tablet on hold
AFP Relax News, Published on 16/01/2013
» Samsung has canceled plans for a Windows RT tablet due to a belief the devices would be too expensive and that potential customers are still confused about the difference between the Windows RT and Windows 8 operating systems.
Baseball star McCutchen wins cover star vote
AFP Relax News, Published on 15/01/2013
» Pittsburgh Pirates all-star Andrew McCutchen has been voted in as cover athlete for baseball game "MLB 13 The Show," due for a March 5 North American debut on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
The world's biggest video games events of 2013
AFP Relax News, Published on 14/01/2013
» With Microsoft and Sony expected to announce successors to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this year, and plenty of other tech companies looking to leverage the jump from one console generation to the next, 2013 promises to be an exciting year as far as video gaming is concerned.
Smartphone touted as 'remote for your life' at CES
AFP Relax News, Published on 14/01/2013
» It can talk to your car, your refrigerator, water your plants and help you stay fit and healthy: the smartphone is become the consumer's remote control for life.
Videogames coming to a cloud near you
AFP Relax News, Published on 09/01/2013
» Videogames are moving further into the Internet cloud with new devices and services unveiled at the big Consumer Electronics Show this week.
McDonald's to become 'Macca's' in Australia
AFP Relax News, Published on 09/01/2013
» Global fast food chain McDonald's is embracing its Australian nickname Down Under, with selected stores around the country changing their signage on Tuesday to "Macca's".
Actor Patrick Dempsey buys Seattle coffee chain Tully's
AFP Relax News, Published on 08/01/2013
» Actor Patrick Dempsey outbid six other rivals including coffee giant Starbucks – which he called “the green monster” – to become owner of Seattle coffee chain Tully’s.
Anna Faris cast as single mom in Chuck Lorre's new show
AFP Relax News, Published on 08/01/2013
» For his new show, set to be aired on CBS in September 2013, the creator of "Two and a Half Men" and "The Big Bang Theory" has chosen Anna Faris to play a newly sober single mom living in Napa Valley, California.