The makers of the most stylish Windows Phone embraced Android

Enter the Neo Reloaded. It’s the Android device that Neo fans have apparently been asking for, and — surprise, surprise — it feels almost exactly the same as the original. That’s a good thing. You’d think that a phone with a back plate that splits into two pieces wouldn’t feel sturdy, but you’d be wrong.The Neo Reloaded is solid without feeling overly dense, and though it will stretch your...

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The makers of the most stylish Windows Phone embraced Android

Enter the Neo Reloaded. It’s the Android device that Neo fans have apparently been asking for, and — surprise, surprise — it feels almost exactly the same as the original. That’s a good thing. You’d think that a phone with a back plate that splits into two pieces wouldn’t feel sturdy, but you’d be wrong.The Neo Reloaded is solid without feeling overly dense, and though it will stretch your...

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The hunt for Windows Phone

Nokia has nothing to do with Windows Phone nowYes, the return of the 3310 as nostalgia-bait scored some early headlines at MWC, but the company’s return as a global smartphone maker made one thing clear: It’s all-Android now. When I talked to Nokia and HMD execs about its new smartphones, they were careful to be diplomatic, saying that Android “is a brilliant mobile platform for us” and that it would be...

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Microsoft plans to bring mixed reality to the Xbox in 2018

It’s unclear yet on what this will actually look like — will there be an Xbox VR headset? — but it’s certainly implied. “We’re also excited to share that Windows Mixed Reality experiences will light up on other devices over time, beyond desktop and Microsoft HoloLens,” said the company in a statement. “Our plan is to bring mixed reality content to the Xbox One family of devices,...

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The sequel to ‘Shadow of Mordor’ arrives August 22nd

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was one of the most important blockbuster games of 2014, proving that an open-world title set in a very familiar fantasy world could still feel fresh and innovative. And apparently, it was popular enough to get a sequel… including on a platform that isn’t even out yet. Warner Bros. has unveiled Middle-earth: Shadow of War, a follow-up that will be available on PS4, Windows PCs, the Xbox One...

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