It’s been recently revealed that the Nintendo Wii U console’s controllers will come loaded with NFC technology, and it seems the company wants to use it to revolutionise the way gamers purchase DLC. The idea is to take the fuss out of buying downloads by making the purchasing process as simple as possible.
Remember the Nintendo Wii U unveiling at E3 last year? Remember how confusing it was, and how loads of people thought that the tablet gaming controller was just an add-on for the existing Wii? Nintendo’s got itself into a worried state and may be on the verge of a complete rebranding. Read more
Nintendo has announced a rough release date for the Nintendo Wii U, reigning in the launch to this side of 2013. But can a holiday launch tip the balance in Ninty’s accountants’ favour? Read more
Tech’s endless march looks set to continue in 2012, with stacks of new and improved technologies set to make life easier and more fun. From proper contactless payments coming to mobile phones and improved gaming systems to 3D printing getting the mainstream breakthrough it deserves, here’s our pick of 10 of the best new technologies to get excited about in 2012.
Today’s roundup of the finest tech writing on the web includes all sorts of delicious morsels, including a look at gender in tech, the importance of gaming trilogies, and an illuminating trip inside a nuclear reactor. Kick back, get your Instapaper at the ready and read on for it all.
Morning. It’s Monday again. We know, we’re sorry. There’s not a lot we can really do about it, but what we can do is offer to fill you in on some of the important tech news that you might have otherwise missed. Read more
