Confirmed: Schultz and Efrusy to Leave Groupon Board; “Accounting Types” Joining

Will a shake-up of the board of the daily deals company help its prospects?
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What Connects a PlayStation Vita to a Walkman? A Designer.

Sony’s upcoming handheld gaming device, the PlayStation Vita, was developed in part by one of the original creators of one of the most successful consumer electronics devices of all time.
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Here’s How Microsoft Is Adding Voice Control and Gestures to the Xbox (Video)

Michael Suraci, Xbox’s director of marketing, demonstrates the new features, which will roll out in a massive free software update, available Tuesday.
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Three Key Takeaways From Nintendo’s Wii U (Plus Photos!)

Nintendo unveiled its next-generation console this morning at E3, shocking the industry with the first tablet-sized controller for gaming in the home. Here are the three major takeaways from today’s announcement.
The Wii U's touchscreen also has high-definition graphics.

Sonos' John MacFarlane Talks About New Android Music Controller Rolling Out Today and More!

Yesterday afternoon, BoomTown pumped Sonos CEO John MacFarlane full of fancy tea and queried him about today’s rollout of its new Android controller for the innovative wireless music players. As has been previously reported, Santa Barbara, Calif. consumer electronics company will finally be launching an app for the Google mobile operating system, as well as releasing some multitasking and AirPlay updates to boost its software for Apple’s iPhone and iPad.

Sony Move Creator Richard Marks on the Future of Motion Control (But He Doesn't Call it That)

The Xbox Kinect and the Sony Move were two of the best-selling gaming accessories of the holiday season. At GDC, we got the chance to sit down with Richard Marks, the creator of the Sony Move, to see where the technology is headed.

Videogame Sales Lagged in 2010 Despite Xbox's High Scores

Microsoft’s Xbox dominated the charts at the end of 2010, despite year-over-year revenue declines for both videogame hardware and software.

Turning a Tablet Into a Board Game

In the new Digital Solution column, Katie tests a game that successfully marries digital and analog games by using the first physical device to digitally interact with the Apple iPad.
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What’s In Store for Technology in 2011

Walt looks at the products and competitive positions of key contenders as they enter a new year.
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