Microsoft Strips Away “Start” Button From Windows 8

The more I hear about Windows 8, the more of a believer I’m becoming. When it drops in September, Microsoft’s newest OS will continue what Apple began, and bring the [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  13 hours, 5 minutes ago.

Redbox Gives Warner Bros The One-Finger Salute

You may have heard that Warner Brothers bullied Netflix into signing a contract that allows the studio to wait a full eight weeks following a movie’s release before shipping it [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  7 days ago.

So, Who Still Uses A Blackberry?

The final stats from fourth quarter smartphone sales are in. Reuters reports that the iPhone had a phenomenal end of the year and accordingly doubled its share to 44.9% of [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  13 days ago.

Cop: JackThreads Mobile Apps For Android & iPhone

Tired of missing JackThreads daily steals and deals because you’re on the go? There’s now an app for that as the online shop has just released an app for shoppers [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  14 days ago.

The Lost Nintendo Commercial By COD, Prince Paul, Rza and Ol’ Dirty Bastard

Apparently this has been around for quite a while, since one of the COD members found an old VHS tape of the unaired commercial they worked on an uploaded it last year, but I just…
The Rap Up |  Read More |  16 days ago.

Apple Takes On Textbooks With iBooks 2 For iPad

As most have heard by now, Apple’s next ambitious goal is to take over the textbook industry. But in case you missed yesterday’s big announcement, it’s pretty self-explanatory: Apple plans [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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Get Active: The Nike+ FuelBand

Jan 20th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

“Life is a sport. Make it count.” Nike continues to encourage people to shun their sedentary lifestyle to going mobile and get going with the new Nike+ FuelBand, an innovative [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  20 days ago.
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#MakeItCount

Jan 18th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

I would love to tell everyone that I had insider info related to Nike’s current #makeitcount initiative, which has been viral since late December. Unfortunately, I don’t know a damn [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  21 days ago.
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#MakeItCount

Jan 18th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

I would love to tell everyone that I had insider info related to Nike’s current #makeitcount initiative, which has been viral since late December. Unfortunately, I don’t know a damn [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  21 days ago.
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Next Generation: 10 Features We Want To See In The Xbox 720 & Playstation 4

Jan 17th

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

Words By AJ & S. Cadet Don’t get too excited about that shiny new Playstation 3 that you got for Christmas. If “unnamed sources” are to be believed, the PS3’s [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  22 days ago.
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Samsung’s Super OLED TV Wows At CES 2012

Jan 17th

Posted by Raj over at The Smoking Section

Photo: Engadget The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show is over and now the wait for all the new gadgets and technology begins. In terms of critical response, the big winner of [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  22 days ago.
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Beats By Dre, Monster Headphones Break Up

Jan 13th

Posted by David D. over at The Smoking Section

Douchebags that wear headphones around their necks to be cool are in a panic today as it was revealed that Monster will no longer be making Beats By Dre headphones. [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  26 days ago.
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Ford Announces 100 MPG Fusion Energi

Jan 11th

Posted by Raj over at The Smoking Section

This year’s annual Detroit Auto Show is currently in progress and, as usual, the latest innovations and updates are being announced. But holy sh*t, did Ford drop a bombshell yesterday [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  28 days ago.
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How Smartphones Killed Kodak

Jan 5th

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

“Well, it’s official. After years of struggling, photographic services giant Kodak is filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company, which was long known for [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 4 days ago.
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What’s Old Is Still Awesome: BF3′s Back To Karkand Review

Jan 3rd

Posted by S.Cadet over at The Smoking Section

Let’s say you’ve logged more than a few hours on Battlefield 3 but realized it’s maps got long in the tooth. What to do oh troubled couch marine? Well this [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 6 days ago.
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Meet The New GamePad Controller For iOS Devices

Jan 3rd

Posted by Raj over at The Smoking Section

Handheld gaming has been a double-edged sword for Apple thus far. On one hand, with the App Store, the tech giant has a stronghold on the easiest, most prolific means [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 6 days ago.
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Do You Use Google Wallet?

Dec 27th

Posted by Raj over at The Smoking Section

Prior to my December 23rd holiday gift scramble, I hadn’t been shopping in a cool minute. But as I was going to pay for some shoes, I noticed a sign [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 13 days ago.
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5 Features That Will Make Me Buy The iPad 3

Dec 22nd

Posted by Raj over at The Smoking Section

I’ve been on the fence on copping an iPad 2, but after deliberating for months I figure at this point its best to just hold out for a few more [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 18 days ago.
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Pillage & Plunder: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Review

Dec 21st

Posted by Darius Sinclair™ over at The Smoking Section

Video games have become to new socializing engine for friends and family to interact. You know, instead of going outside and whatnot. The popularity of games like Call of Duty [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 19 days ago.
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Power Up: The Top 14 Video Games Of 2011

Dec 14th

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

2011 was the year of dragon slaying, V12 engines, chilling murder mysteries and good ‘ol ‘shrooms. Those who spent the year plugging away at these vidya games know what we’re [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 26 days ago.
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Crosses $1 Billion In Sales

Dec 14th

Posted by AJ over at The Smoking Section

Activision revealed that its flagship franchise, Call of Duty, earned $1 billion in just 16 days proving that 18-35 year old males with disposable income are willing to shell out [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 26 days ago.
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The Semi-Official Guide To The Roots’ undun

Dec 12th

Posted by J.Monkey over at The Rap Up

The new Roots album ‘undun’ is not an easy album to digest, but I’ll refrain from interpreting it for now as the BT will soon tackle it in another storm of opinions. There’s even a…
The Rap Up |  Read More |  1 month, 29 days ago.
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A Building Comes To Life In The Most Awesome Advertising You’ll See This Year

Dec 8th

Posted by J.Monkey over at The Rap Up

The 2011 IFA in Berlin, the biggest technology conference in Europe, was opened by LG in an amazingly spectacular way, presenting their new LG Optimus range of Android devices. They projected a ‘Hyper Facade’ onto…
The Rap Up |  Read More |  2 months, 3 days ago.
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The Soundtrack For Screamers: 15 of FIFA 12′s Best Songs

Dec 7th

Posted by S.Cadet over at The Smoking Section

The FIFA series has provided more than triumph and heartbreak on the virtual pitch for almost two decades. EA’s golden line of footie games has long featured an eclectic mix [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  2 months, 3 days ago.
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Plugged In: Your 2011 Holiday Electronics Gift Guide

Dec 1st

Posted by David D. over at The Smoking Section

A wise man once said that we’re currently in the midst of the most wonderful time of the year. Whoever that man was probably had a Best Buy somewhere near [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  2 months, 9 days ago.
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It’s All About The Team: Battlefield 3 Review

Nov 23rd

Posted by S.Cadet over at The Smoking Section

The video game world’s been gun crazy for who knows how long. Shooters have taken the industry by storm and heavyweights like Battlefield 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) prove there’s [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  2 months, 17 days ago.
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Not Everyone Thinks Highly Of Beats By Dre Headphones

Nov 21st

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

NYT: “Whether Beats are worth the money is open to debate. Reviews are mixed, but many people love them. The headphones are sleekly Apple-esque, which is no surprise, since they [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  2 months, 19 days ago.
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Respect The Shooter: Jonathan Mannion

Nov 17th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Leica Camera’s turns the focus on Jonathan Mannion, well-known photographer of all things Hip-Hop culture. Instead of Mannion telling rap’s stories through his photos, the interview below allows him to [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  2 months, 23 days ago.
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The Top 5 Tablets For Holiday 2011

Nov 17th

Posted by Darius Sinclair™ over at The Smoking Section

Graphic: Dimplez Black Friday and the holiday shopping season are afoot and you’ve been considering jumping on the tablet bandwagon. You’ve seen all those persuasive commercials plus Internet ads and [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  2 months, 23 days ago.
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Do Want: The Tron-Inspired Light Cycle

Nov 7th

Posted by AJ over at The Smoking Section

Florida-based start-up Parker Brothers Choppers and Evolve Motorcycles bring a bit of Hollywood to life with the creation of the Light Cycle, a totally-electric motorcycle modeled after the legendary Tron [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  3 months, 3 days ago.
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