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#NRMPRESENTS 'Superhot.' Control Time In This Unique FPS Puzzler
Imagine Braid mixed with Mirror's Edge, plus a hint of Max Payne and The Matrix for good measure. The concoction created is not far off the unique nature of Superhot, a free FPS that was greenlit for Steam in just 5 days (a new record).
The Como Brothers - Baby Steps EP Review
The Como Brothers are siblings from New York with music in their blood. The duo's rock with an alternative blues twist is perfect for any fans of John Mayer, The Black Keys, or the earlier material of Maroon 5.
Researchers Build "Body On a Chip." 3D Printed Organs To Test Medicine
Aurganic - Deviations Album Review
“Aurganic” are two long-time friends based in Toronto/ New York who originally started in local punk rock bands together. The duos taste changed with the years, they now boast an alternative/ electronic mix using an exciting blend of synths, keys, guitars, bass, and vocals engineered through masterful programming. With a touch of an alternative rock feeling, fans of “Incubus” and “Muse” will see the guys’ new album "Deviations" released on September 24th, 2013 mixed into their favourite playlist.
New Rising Media Is A News Partner For Frequency Digital Culture Festival 2013
It seems like yesterday that we were covering Lincoln's own Frequency Digital Culture Festival, showcasing the most innovative of digital arts. Being the first event covered by New Rising Media, it's been a huge inspiration in the direction taken by all of us. Now here we stand, two years on, with the second Frequency just around the corner, and what a ride it's been! Well, we've got some great news: we're delighted to announce that New Rising Media will once again be a news partner for Frequency 2013.
The Boston Boys - Keep You Satisfied EP Review
The Boston Boys are an up and coming mix of classic folk rock with an electric feel, shown in their recent release Keep You Satisfied. Forming as a quartet while attending Berklee in Boston, Massachusetts in 2009, the electric bluegrass style of music is a great fit for any fans of Mumford & Sons.
Apple iPhone 5S Announced
The iPhone 5S has been announced at an event in California. Maintaining the same design as the previous generation, following the standard launch cycle set by Apple, the hardware has seen a considerable upgrade.
The 18th Anniversary Of The Original Playstation: Your Favourite Games
Eighteen years ago, the Playstation was released in America, commencing Sony's meteoric gaming rise in the West. Love it or hate it, there's no denying the emphatic statement this grey box left on the world of modern video games.
Graphene Transistors Created by DNA
You can probably draw a lot of comparison between Graphene and Uranium; when they were each first discovered they were the wonder material that promised to unlock the mysteries of the universe. The problems came in actually figuring out how to control and utilise the materials themselves. Uranium is inherently dangerous but has the potential to be the replacement of coal and other fossil fuels. Graphene may not be dangerous but it is equally unwieldy to control and to produce.
Parliament's Porn Habit Laid Bare. 300,000 Attempts To Access 'Adult' Websites From Work Computers
The Houses of Parliament maybe debating a crackdown on online pornography; but that doesn't stop the 'adult' urges whilst hard at work. Official records obtained by the Huffington Post suggest that more than 300,000 attempts were made to access porn websites from their work computers in the past year.
'Breaking Bad' Prank Reminds Us To Not Post Your Phone Number On Twitter
Actor Aaron paul, who plays Jesse in Breaking Bad, asked his Twitter followers to let him know any thoughts on the recent episode by saying “Let me talk you thru it. Number, please.” With this has come a brilliant prank by ZeoStorm, and a lesson to everyone: don't post personal info online, even if an actor tells you to.
Google Announces Android KitKat
Google has confirmed that the next version of Android will be called KitKat. No, I'm not joking, KitKat, as in that chocolate bar available in either fingers or the chunky variety, will be the codename for Android 4.4. This keeps Android's tradition of naming each version after desserts; but this is the first with a deeply integrated (and rather delicious) joint marketing venture.
Timesplitters Rewind Is In Development For Playstation 4
Timesplitters is making a comback. A collection of maps, weapons and characters from the three previous titles in the series are being developed and released on Playstation 4, under the name of Timesplitters Rewind.
#NRMPresents 'SATURDAY.' A Short Film About The Hillsborough Disaster
From the most dedicated of Liverpool fans to those who don't watch football, everyone is aware of the Hillsborough disaster of 1989. Of the 24,000+ fans who travelled to Sheffield that day, 96 never came home. 'SATURDAY' aims to tell the story of this tragic event from a unique perspective.
Father Hacks Son's Power Wheelchair To Let Him See The World
Father Shea wanted to help his 2-year-old son Alejandro discover the world. Suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, his movements are severely limited and confined to a wheelchair. So they look into power wheelchairs, and discover the health insurance wouldn't cover one for another five years. Disgusted by this, Shea decided to go out and build one himself, allowing Alejandro to go out and explore.
Nintendo 2DS Announced. New 'Entry-Level' Handheld Console Without 3D
Nintendo has unveiled a new low-cost version of the 3DS that plays games in 2D. It will be released in the UK on October 12th for £109.99, according to pricing by GAME. This is probably one of the more confusing product decisions we've seen from the company in recent times, including the Wii-U.
Lasers Used to Levitate Nanodiamonds
We don't generally associate light with the ability to push or pull objects, it is just not a phenomenon we can easily observe. A team at the University of Rochester, however, have used this ability to trap and levitate tiny specs of diamonds.
CIA Confirms Area 51 Is Real. World's Worst Kept Secret Exposed
The CIA has confirmed that Area 51 is real, after nearly sixty years of pop culture references and spy photography of this "top secret" site. A 407-page declassified document explores the discovery, research, and development of the government base.
'Grand Theft Auto Online' Gameplay Revealed In Trailer. Coming October 1st
Rockstar Games has released a video detailing Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer system teased in July's Grand Theft Auto V gameplay trailer. Simply put, the options are endless in this online sandbox, built for 16 players.