Archive for June, 2015

Getting hungry: Klei Entertainment teases Don’t Starve Pocket Edition on Instagram





Klei Entertainment (“Klei” is pronounced “Clay”) is the developer behind many fantastic games that look like they would thrive on a mobile platform, decease such as Shank and Mark of the Ninja. Unfortunately, none of these have ever made it to mobile, however that might change for another of Klei’s outstanding games, Don’t Starve. A survival game with a procedurally generated environment, Don’t Starve rose to prominence thanks to its endearing art style and unforgiving (yet entertaining) gameplay – the game is currently only on PC, PS4 and PS Vita, but in a teaser on their brand new Instagram account, Klei has shown off a snippet of the main menu of Don’t Starve Pocket Edition, presumably a mobile version of their hit game. Check it out below:

Hey Instagram friends! Figured this would be a relevant first post :)

A video posted by Klei (@kleientertainment) on


After recently announcing Don’t Starve for Xbox One, it makes sense that Klei would also put Don’t Starve on other major platforms like Android and iOS. Let’s hope that it comes out sooner rather than later.

What do you think about Don’t Starve Pocket Edition? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Source: Instagram via Pocketgamer

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This Video Explains the Sneakiest Way to Hide Screws In Wood

If you like to do any woodworking, you’re probably aware of the eyesore that screws can be . This method lets you attach wood together with screws, but keeps the screw head hidden from sight.

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This Video Explains the Sneakiest Way to Hide Screws In Wood

If you like to do any woodworking, you’re probably aware of the eyesore that screws can be . This method lets you attach wood together with screws, but keeps the screw head hidden from sight.

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Alcatel and Cyanogen call quits on OneTouch Hero 2+ phablet

If you were anticipating that phablet collaboration between Alcatel and Cyanogen, buy it might be best to move on.  The OneTouch Hero 2+ was announced at Mobile World Congress back in February, capsule to be a Hero 2 variant running Cyanogen OS.  But it seems that in the stretch of time to follow, click both companies have come to an agreement not to move forward.

According to Android Central, Alcatel and Cyanogen have provided a statement, in which they have mutually decided to stop pursuing Hero 2+ venture because of the lack of a ‘clear Android 5.1 upgrade path’.  This could point to the looming Android M release later in the year.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH and Cyanogen, Inc. have made a mutual decision to forgo the release of the HERO 2+. At its announcement, the goal of bringing this device to market was to offer the most advanced hardware and software at an affordable price. The bar was set high and unfortunately the device does not have a clear Android 5.1 upgrade path. We therefore are committing to refocus our joint efforts on a next-generation product that can exceed the expectations of end users. Our teams remain dedicated to releasing an ALCATEL ONETOUCH device powered by Cyanogen OS, and are looking to share an update when we have more details to share.

According to Android Central

This is disappointing news for Cyanogen OS fans, especially if you’ve been liking what Alcatel has been doing lately.  I guess you’ll have to set your sights back on OnePlus.

Source: Android Central

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Waste Less of Your Time in Meetings with the 10-30-50-90 Method

If you’re someone that automatically schedules your meetings to be an hour long, this method of timing meetings could net you more time to get other things done.

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Waste Less of Your Time in Meetings with the 10-30-50-90 Method

If you’re someone that automatically schedules your meetings to be an hour long, this method of timing meetings could net you more time to get other things done.

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Evo Check Case for the HTC one M9

The return on investment for smartphone cases is pretty high. Most offer pretty good protection at the fraction of the cost of a deductible or a brand new device. My Nexus 6 has been saved quite a few times. For good reason too; I live on that device. When someone’s daily driver becomes unusable it means that they are less productive. This can quickly translate into actual dollars lost.  Nobody wants this. Besides the obvious financial implications, pharm people seem think cases are just a good idea. They have been known to add aesthetically pleasing experiences to some devices that are just too bland for some users.  Some people use cases for advertising their experience outwardly to the world.

With the new crop of Android flagships, purchase this paradigm does not seem to be shifting. Cases are here to stay. Recently I was sent the Evo Check Case for the HTC One (M9) to review. This case by Tech21 is really great. Its elegant design lends itself to offer loads of protection without adding a lot of bulk. The M9 isn’t a really thick phone to begin with, but some cases on the market tend to add a little more heft than needed. I feel this is due to the M9’s aluminum casing and carrier varied colors. The variant of the M9 I used for testing was the rose gold model from T-Mobile. Tech21 says this case “is the next step in the evolution of Impactology and intelligent impact protection.” The case is really light and gives full access to the ports, buttons, microphones, and RF sensor. This case also comes with a small bezel to keep the phone face off flat surfaces.

The armband I use for running doesn’t take the phone and the case together. This isn’t really an issue as the Evo Check is easy to remove and install. Tech21 has done a great job with the aesthetics of this case as well. It has a great balance of sleekness and grip. It doesn’t feel like it will slip out when in my hand. Another great touch is that the volume rocker and power buttons seem to be raised and more responsive. For sometime now, I’ve felt that the buttons of the M9 were a little too close to the body of the phone and lacked a great tactile experience. With this case, that problem has seemed to go away. A simple drop test also showed that this case can handle drops from about 6 feet. Not bad for a simple TPU case.

My ultimate review of this case is a “buy”. Have an M9 and in the market for a case in the $40 range? Head over to the folks at Tech21. You won’t be disappointed.

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Most Popular Cheap Travel Booking Site: Google Flights

If you’re looking to save money of plan a trip but want the flexibility to check lots of flights, dates, and destinations, you have tons of options. We asked you for the best last week , then rounded up the five best travel booking sites , and now we’re back to highlight your overall favorite pick when it comes to booking travel.

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Most Popular Cheap Travel Booking Site: Google Flights

If you’re looking to save money of plan a trip but want the flexibility to check lots of flights, dates, and destinations, you have tons of options. We asked you for the best last week , then rounded up the five best travel booking sites , and now we’re back to highlight your overall favorite pick when it comes to booking travel.

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Career Spotlight: What I Do as a Diplomat

I imagine diplomats travel the world in James Bond-like attire while swilling martinis, but the truth is they probably spend more time looking for a cell phone charger that works with the local power outlets than they do mingling with the elite. Advocating for international cooperation in far-flung places is difficult and often unsung work.

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