Sonic becomes a ‘Droid

All you Android heads craving some ‘90s nostalgia are in for a treat. The game Sonic the Hedgehog has now found its way to the Android OS. It has widescreen support, a smooth 60 frames per second frame rate, and remastered soundtrack. The updated game also has leaderboards, achievements, and an all-new Time Attack mode. Sonic fans will also be delighted to know that you can unlock Tails and Knuckles in this mobile game.

If you’re an iOS user and you feel like you’re missing out, don’t worry because an update is coming soon. Sonic the Hedgehog is priced at $2.99 and can be bought here for Android users.

Video: New HP SlateBook x2 is first Android hybrid with Tegra 4

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Previewed earlier this month, the HP SlateBook x2 is an Android tablet that doubles as a notebook when attached to a full-sized keyboard. The Android tablet market hasn't been doing great, but HP's bold approach puts a lot of the functionality users like from their Windows 8 hybrid devices into a smaller, more affordable product.

hSaid to be available this Summer, the SlateBook X2 will offer all-day computing with two batteries, one in the base and one in the tablet. HP says 13-14 hours battery life on a full charge. Could this be the product that breathes new life to the Android tablet market?

SourceCode: BlackBerry gives away BBM to iPhone and Android, what are the implications?

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The bombshell of today's BlackBerry Live keynote in Orlando was the announcement that BlackBerry would be giving away its Crown Jewels. BBM or BlackBerry messenger is coming free to IOS and Android sometime Summer. BBM has long been the Ace  of the BlackBerry OS, a key differentiating feature that's kept users loyal and something that competing platforms have had no real answer for, and now they will have it. For free.

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The Pocket Scavenger goes mobile

Fans of Keri Smith’s The Pocket Scavenger are in for a treat. Penguin US has released a creativity app for The Pocket Scavenger for iOS and Android, making this the third of its kind after Wreck This App and This Is Not An App. The Pocket Scavenger app encourages you to look away from the screen of your smartphone or tablet and interact with the world in a different way.

Much like the book, it will ask you to photograph random, quirky items, such as something miniature, a used envelope, etc. and then you can choose to be assigned an alteration like making it a part of a self-portrait. You can upload the result to a map and see scavenges happening around you. Sharing on Facebook and Twitter is possible, too. The Pocket Scavenger app is available for a price of $4.99 USD on iTunes App Store and Google Play Store.

WaterField Designs introduces Samsung Galaxy S4 Case-Wallet hybrids

Hybrids aren’t just for gadgets or cars anymore. San Francisco-based WaterField Designs created three new Samsung Galaxy S4 cases that work as wallets as well.

The tough Smart Case features a multi-layered padding system and Ultrasuede scratch-free liner to help protect your S4’s screen. The Hint, on the other hand, also has an Ultrasuede liner and stretchy back pocket to keep your money, credit cards, and even your earbuds. Meanwhile, the Suede Jacket fits your S4 quite snuggly and still offers scratch-free protection from and scrapes or bumps. The three cases are available in two sizes: one to fit just the S4 and another that can take on an S4 placed in a bumper-like case. You can get more information about these cases here. 

Parrot makes inroads towards the Carputer with ASTEROID Line

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Parott is synonymous with Bluetooth products as well as swanky wireless headphones. Taking all their expertise on the road, the company recently released a range of connected solutions that bring the functionality of the Android OS to vehicles.

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