In a special media event in the Japanese capital Tokyo, Sony, the Japanese entertainment giant has unveiled their latest portable gaming console which is touchscreen as well. The device does not have an official name as of yet but has a codename of its own for now – “Next Generation Portable.” According to Sony, this new console should emerge as a big competition for both Apple and Nintendo in the mobile gaming market.
The new device has both Wi-Fi and 3G mobile connectivity. It will allow users to download any kind …

Britain’s hope of having a grand slam winner after 75 years were shattered by the Serbian World number 3 Novak Djokovic at the finals of Australian Open 2011. The Serbian overcame Murray in straight sets: 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 and hence claimed his second grand slam title after winning the same tournament 2 years ago.
For the 1st time in the last 3 years, a grand slam final was played without Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal featuring in the same and Djokovic surely proved to be one of the bests among the …

Most of the tennis enthusiasts were waiting to see Rafael Nadal battling it out against Roger Federer in the final of Australian Open 2011. Many even predicted that though others are working hard, they are unlikely to match up to these two. To the agony of those enthusiasts, that match is not happening, at least at this year’s Australian Open.
After Rafael Nadal’s shock exit at the quarter-final, it’s now time for Roger Federer to bid good bye. The defending champion has lost his semi-final battle against Novak Djokovic in straight …

The entire South Africa is concerned as their former president Nelson Mandela, often being called as Madiba affectionately is currently at hospital. According to reports, the 92 year old leader was facing some lung problem and hence hospitalization was a must. Though doctors or people close to him declined to make any comment on Mandela’s health, insider reports say that Madiba is very sick. However, at the same time, it has been confirmed as well that his life is not in danger.
Jacob Zuma, the current president of South Africa described …

Both Kinect controllers and Microsoft’s computers have found huge amount of customers, however the net profit of the company has slipped in the last quarter of 2010, in comparison with what it was in 2009. In the quarter ending 31st December, 2010, Microsoft has profited a total of $6.63 billion, which was $6.66 billion just a year ago.
The figures were announced by the officials of the company and they also stated that the US technology titan was ecstatic after watching the positive response that Kinect has received from its customers. …

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Good news are pouring in for Javier Bardem. First, he was nominated in this year’s Oscars in the best actor category for his brilliant acting in “Biutiful”, the Spanish language drama. Now, he has become father of a baby boy with his wife actress Penelope Cruz. The spokeswoman of Cruz confirmed the news and said that both Cruz and the baby boy are physically fine. However, she did not divulge any further details.
Cruz is currently 36 years of age, whereas Bardem is 41. On July, 2010, the celebrity couple got …

The methane-fueled blast that took place at the Pike River mine killed all of the 29 miners within minutes the initial explosion happened, not after the 2nd explosion as assumed before. None was really sure initially about the fates of the miners as rescuers could not enter the mine situated just outside the Greymouth town due to buildup of poisonous gases. However, it was assumed that they are dead indeed after the second massive blast which happened 5 days later. The blast was such huge that experts concluded it would …

It’s a dream come true for Li Na, the number 1 women tennis player in China. Li has become the first even Asian woman to reach the final of a Grand Slam. In the Semifinal, she defeated the current world number 1 Caroline Wozniacki in a thrilling three-setter: 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. Wozniacki’s dreams of claiming her maiden Grand Slam title hence were dashed by Li in the latter’s second straight Australian Open semifinal.
When the semifinal began though, it did not seem to be a day for Li. She made numerous …

Egyptian Police indulged into a clash with the thousands of protestors demanding a ban of the President Hosni Mubarak and his 30 year old ruling. The police had to fire tear gas towards the crowd and demonstrators were also seen dragged away. Protestors reportedly were not peaceful too as according to eyewitnesses; they burned tires and threw stones towards the police.
Such protests against Hosni Mubarak are significant according to the political analysts. Only a few days ago, Tunisia, another African country saw its President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali being overthrown …