Tetris creator launches Marbly, his first mobile-focused game

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/31/tetris-creator-launches-marbly-his-first-mobile-focused-game/

Alexey Pajitnov certainly has a presence on phones and tablets when there's a seemingly infinite number of Tetris ports. His newly released Marbly is his first game built with mobile in mind, however. The iOS puzzler isn't as action-packed as Tetris or even Hexic, but it's as deceptively simple as Pajitnov's earlier work: players have to think several steps ahead as they match like-colored marbles. The game is easy enough to try when it's free, with in-app purchases available when gamers need a helping hand. It's also just the beginning of Pajitnov's mobile efforts -- publisher WildSnake Software claims that he's working on more releases, which suggests that there's plenty of all-too-addictive gameplay in our future.

Filed under: Cellphones, Gaming, Mobile

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Via: Pocket-lint

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Intel to launch Celeron and Pentium chips based on Atom architecture

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/31/intel-to-launch-celeron-and-pentium-processors-with-atom-inside/

In recent years, Intel's Celeron and Pentium processors have been cut-down versions of more advanced counterparts. For the chips' next updates, Intel is taking an opposite tack -- it's bringing low-end Atom architecture into the big leagues. The company is confident enough in the speed and flexibility of the Bay Trail-based Atom platform that it's launching desktop and laptop versions (Bay Trail-D and Bay Trail-M) under the Celeron and Pentium badges. There isn't much more to share regarding the CPUs beyond their expected releases late in the year, although there's a good chance that we'll learn more at Computex next week.

Filed under: Desktops, Laptops, Intel

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Source: PCWorld

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active shown off with AT&T branding

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/31/samsung-galaxy-s-4-active-att/

The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active isn't really much of a secret at this point, despite the fact that it's still unannounced. It's already been seen in its share of images and videos, and the I537 -- the AT&T-branded version -- has even been spotted passing through the FCC. Fortunately, @evleaks dug up some imagery of this particular variant of the rugged smartphone in black (though it will supposedly be offered in teal as well), complete with the trademark AT&T globe on the back. It's rumored to offer a 1.9GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 chipset, HD display, 8-megapixel rear camera and water-resistant protection. What's more, we're being told that this is just one of many Samsung devices on its way to the large GSM operator this year, accompanying the Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S3 Mini (oddly), Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Note 3. Pricing is still unknown, but we have to wonder if the date on the phone's display above is an indication of what we can expect to see at Samsung's June 20th event.

Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, Samsung, AT&T

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ASRock announces M8 compact gaming rig in collaboration with BMW

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/31/asrock-m8-gaming-rig-with-bmw/

BMW and ASRock just announced the new M8 gaming PC, which will debut at Computex next week. The collaboration is ASRock's first rig with a small form factor, though it shares the sharp lines and edgy color palette of the hulking, BMW-designed Thermaltake Level 10 case. An OLED screen sits on the front of the case and displays stats such as fan speed and temperature, and there's a knob for adjusting the fan depending on the game at hand. Interestingly, the M8's semi-transparent side panels are attached magnetically rather than screwed in, so users should have no trouble accessing components. So far, the companies have only shared connectivity specs: 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 are on board, as is a quad-core Creative SoundCore 3D audio processor. We're bound to find out more in Taipei, though, so hang tight.

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Via: SlashGear

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Scientists capture images of molecules forming atomic bonds

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/31/scientists-capture-images-of-molecules-forming-atomic-bonds/

For most of us, molecular bonding only really exists as a classroom concept. Some scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory can now claim more tangible knowledge, however: they're the first to have taken truly clear snapshots of bonding in progress. While trying to create graphene nanostructures and observe them with an atomic force microscope, a lab team spotted molecules forming their individual, atom-level links during a chemical reaction. The resulting shots were nearly textbook material, too -- as the molecules were neatly placed on a flat surface, the researchers identified the order and nature of each bond. While the images will only be immediately useful for the nanostructure research at hand, they may add a welcome dash of reality to future chemistry lessons.

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Via: Phys.org

Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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