A game is just a game, but for some hardcore gamers, it's larger than life. The latest growing craze on The Sims Social (Facebook game) by EA Playfish has prompted several cases of dilemma between virtual and reality. If you're new to the game,The Sims Social is the "social network" version of the popular Sims franchise, in which social interaction...

Baidu launched its Android-based mobile  operating system (OS), dubbed Baidu Yi (???), Yi actually means Easy in Chinese and based on that name, it is clear that Baidu aims to make its mobile OS easier to be used in China. Since it is build based on Google's Android, the same core features are made available but the familiar Google apps are replac...

Watch out HTC Flyer, Samsung is "attacking" with its latest Galaxy newcomer, the Samsung Galaxy Note  which comes in a new 5.3? Super AMOLED HD screen (1280×800 resolution). It is said to be the “largest, highest quality display available in any phone” thus far. It also comes with Samsung’s new Pen UX, allowing you to scribble on the Galax...

Apparently, there are some free limited items on The Sims Social which you can claim directly. This could be due to some bugs but while they are still available you may claim them using the following links. Once you claim them, please look under the STORAGE of your SHOP. Please bear in mind this is NOT an official giveaway from The Sims Social, so ...

Angry Birds maker Rovio Mobile is now agressively targetting China (and other Chinese populated markets) with its latest episode in Angry Birds Seasons - The Mooncake Festival. The Mooncake festival is celebrated in mid September or 12 September to be exact (the 15th day of the 8th month in Lunar Calendar) and the move by Rovio is warmly welcomed b...

Looks like tablet war is getting hotter and hotter, and Sony has finally fully revealed its tablets, The Sony S and P, both with distinctive features that can tap into its own unique market segment - The Sony die-hard fans. This is why both tablets are build based on its Qriocity media distribution service.  Both will come with Google's Android 3 ...

The Sims Social on Facebook contains several quests that you need to fulfill in order to get some bonus items such as Simoleons and Life Time points. This is a quick list of the available quests. Bear in mind, more quests may be added from time to time by the game developer. The Quests Finish Unpacking – Unpack Boxes 0/2 – R: 30 S, 30 X...

A new school and university semester will start very soon and LotSoft, Inc is kind enough to offer free giveaway of their all-in-one video converter software. The software is priced at US$39.95 and for a limited time (until Sep 10, 2011), you can get it for free! The software helps students or any other users to convert any video to thei...

DiGi has revealed its BlackBerry Bold 9900 plans, the second telco to do so after Celcom. You can purchase the phone bundled with DiGi's famous Smart Plan 48 and Smart Plan 68. You can get Bold 9900 from as low as RM1399 on 24 month-contract DG Smart Plan 68. For non-heavy users, you can go for DiGi Smart Plan 48 that allows you to purchase the pho...

The Sims Social is one of the fastest growing games on Facebook and it is getting more and more popular. While it may not be exactly as the original The Sims game, it does has its own strength and attraction. One of the challenges in The Sims Social is to collect certain ingredients to complete a craft as well as specific achievements. Many users h...

Facebook has finally rolled out its new status and content sharing box to all its users. While some users may have seen it much earlier, I just got it early today. You'll be prompted with a notification pop-up in the sharing box when you got it, which will explain to you what have been changed. There are essentially 3 changes made: 1. New tagging m...

Time Specials pick 25 freshly-picked blogs which are notable for their good features and content, from politics and pop culture to travel. The Everywhereist, a travel blog by Geraldine DeRuiter, top the list. She often she blogs to help her husband, Rand remember where they've been and what they've seen and Time panel noted that "But this consisten...