Developer Says He's Taking Down Popular 'Flappy Bird'Brett Molina, USATODAY 6:46 p.m. EST Friday - February 08, 2014
The developer of mobile title Flappy Bird says he's removing his game from Apple's App Store and Google Play, one week after the title's sudden surge in popularity.
According to a recent tweet, Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird, said he would take the game down 22 hours from now. "I cannot take this anymore," he says.
"It is not anything related to legal issues," says Nguyen in a later tweet. "I just cannot keep it anymore."
Nguyen did not offer any additional details on his surprise plans to pull the game, which soared to the top of the Free Games charts on both iTunes and Google Play.
In a tweet sent on February 4, Nguyen said the press were "overrating" the success of Flappy Bird and his other titles. "It is something I never want. Please give me peace," Nguyen wrote.
The game features a small bird players must navigate through a series of pipes by tapping the screen to keep him airborne. Along with its simplicity, Flappy Bird was known for its high degree of difficulty, as the slightest brush with any object ended the game.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2014/02/08/flappy-bird-removed/5315655/
The developer of mobile title Flappy Bird says he's removing his game from Apple's App Store and Google Play, one week after the title's sudden surge in popularity.
According to a recent tweet, Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird, said he would take the game down 22 hours from now. "I cannot take this anymore," he says.
"It is not anything related to legal issues," says Nguyen in a later tweet. "I just cannot keep it anymore."
Nguyen did not offer any additional details on his surprise plans to pull the game, which soared to the top of the Free Games charts on both iTunes and Google Play.
In a tweet sent on February 4, Nguyen said the press were "overrating" the success of Flappy Bird and his other titles. "It is something I never want. Please give me peace," Nguyen wrote.
The game features a small bird players must navigate through a series of pipes by tapping the screen to keep him airborne. Along with its simplicity, Flappy Bird was known for its high degree of difficulty, as the slightest brush with any object ended the game.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2014/02/08/flappy-bird-removed/5315655/
On paper, Facebook's a Different Story
Friday - January 31, 2014 - Facebook on Thursday announced next week's launch of Paper, a free app for iOS that combines user and curated content into a personalized news medium.
Users can create stories as well as receive stories based on their interests and organized into sections. Section stories are chosen by both human and machine curators.
The sections cover a variety of subjects -- from sports, world news and animal pictures to business, photography and food. Although section stories on all phones initially will be the same, Facebook has said that may change in the future, with section stories being tailored to an individual's tastes.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/On-Paper-Facebooks-a-Different-Story-79896.html
Friday - January 31, 2014 - Facebook on Thursday announced next week's launch of Paper, a free app for iOS that combines user and curated content into a personalized news medium.
Users can create stories as well as receive stories based on their interests and organized into sections. Section stories are chosen by both human and machine curators.
The sections cover a variety of subjects -- from sports, world news and animal pictures to business, photography and food. Although section stories on all phones initially will be the same, Facebook has said that may change in the future, with section stories being tailored to an individual's tastes.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/On-Paper-Facebooks-a-Different-Story-79896.html
Here Comes the Sun-Powered MacBook?
Thursday - January 30, 2014 - Apple wants to use natural energy sources to keep MacBooks powered while on the move.
The company has won a patent for a laptop with a lid that features a second display, touch inputs and solar cells. The latter could help users keep their MacBooks' batteries topped up without having to plug in an external charger.
Apple filed its application in 2010, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the patent this week.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Here-Comes-the-Sun-Powered-MacBook-79892.html
Thursday - January 30, 2014 - Apple wants to use natural energy sources to keep MacBooks powered while on the move.
The company has won a patent for a laptop with a lid that features a second display, touch inputs and solar cells. The latter could help users keep their MacBooks' batteries topped up without having to plug in an external charger.
Apple filed its application in 2010, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the patent this week.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Here-Comes-the-Sun-Powered-MacBook-79892.html
Lenovo to Acquire Motorola Mobility from Google
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and Mountain View, California – January 29, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) today have entered into a definitive agreement under which Lenovo plans to acquire the Motorola Mobility smartphone business. With a strong PC business and a fast-growing smartphone business, this agreement will significantly strengthen Lenovo’s position in the smartphone market. In addition, Lenovo will gain a strong market presence in North America and Latin America, as well as a foothold in Western Europe, to complement its strong, fast-growing smartphone business in emerging markets around the word.
http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1767
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and Mountain View, California – January 29, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) today have entered into a definitive agreement under which Lenovo plans to acquire the Motorola Mobility smartphone business. With a strong PC business and a fast-growing smartphone business, this agreement will significantly strengthen Lenovo’s position in the smartphone market. In addition, Lenovo will gain a strong market presence in North America and Latin America, as well as a foothold in Western Europe, to complement its strong, fast-growing smartphone business in emerging markets around the word.
http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1767
Samsung Unveils 60x Zoom Dual Grip WB2200F Smart Camera
LAS VEGAS, US – January 07, 2014 – Photographers with an eye for detail can now get even closer to the action with the Samsung WB2200F, a Super Bridge Long Zoom camera featuring an incredible 60x Optical Zoom. This premium model is intuitively designed and offers a powerful optical performance ideal for photographers who value high quality imagery, while thelong life battery allows users to indulge their passion for longer periods of time than ever before.
http://www.samsung.com/ph/news/localnews/2014/samsung-smart-camera-wb2200f
LAS VEGAS, US – January 07, 2014 – Photographers with an eye for detail can now get even closer to the action with the Samsung WB2200F, a Super Bridge Long Zoom camera featuring an incredible 60x Optical Zoom. This premium model is intuitively designed and offers a powerful optical performance ideal for photographers who value high quality imagery, while thelong life battery allows users to indulge their passion for longer periods of time than ever before.
http://www.samsung.com/ph/news/localnews/2014/samsung-smart-camera-wb2200f
Copyright © 2014 MarkEasyTips