Alienware and Valve set to Revolutionize PC Gaming Steam Machine

Alienware and Valve, the developers of the world's largest online gaming platform and the creators of the Half-Life franchise, have been collaborating on designing the first dedicated Alienware Steam Machine gaming console.

Alienware designed its upcoming Steam Machine to deliver the benefits of PC gaming in an incredibly small footprint, providing the best balance between size, performance and aesthetics for the living room gaming experience.

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Apple's App Store rakes in $10 billion sales in 2013

Apple today announced that customers spent over $10 billion on the App Store in 2013, including over $1 billion in December alone. App Store customers downloaded almost three billion apps in December making it the most successful month in App Store history. Apple’s incredible developers have now earned $15 billion on the App Store.

“We’d like to thank our customers for making 2013 the best year ever for the App Store,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “The lineup of apps for the holiday season was astonishing and we look forward to seeing what developers create in 2014.”

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Sony debuts 11-inch convertible VAIO Flip 11A

Sony seems to have answered calls to develop a more compact and more affordable convertible device with the VAIO Flip 11A. Making its debut at CES, the 11-inch device is built with a 1080p display that can be flipped away from the keyboard and equipped with Sony’s Triluminos color-reproduction tech seen on Bravia TVs. Its 8-megapixel camera is also equipped with Sony Exmor imaging technology and is expected to carry a US$799 sticker price.

Source: Engadget

Netflix to produce all future original programs in 4k, partners with Sony and Samsung

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings took to the stage of Sony’s press conference at CES to announce that they have partnered with Sony to push 4k content and 4k televisions of the tech company. Hastings said the streaming service aims to make 4k a viable option for streaming with Netflix’s Ultra HD offering capable of working under 15 Mbps bitrate.

Netflix will also be joining Amazon to partner with Samsung to deliver 4k streaming content to Samsung UHD TVs.

Source: The Verge