Reporter: Jonathan Charles
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'Centz Provides Rewarding Incentive For Student Loan Management
A new app called Centz aims to help students to pay off their student loans faster by actually being paid to pay off the loan. The app was the winner in a competition sponsored by the U.S. Treasury Department, beating 300 other apps for the distinction.
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Tablet
'iPad Mini Could Be A Killer Device: Why?
Apple's launch event for a smaller iPad, dubbed the "iPad Mini," could happen on Oct. 17 if rumors are accurate. This is why the device could be a killer device for Apple.
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'Halo 4: Metal Gear Meets Halo - 343 Industries Unveils Halo 3 Remake
Halo 4 developer 343 Industries said that one map would be a remake from a past Halo game, though it did not reveal the map. A new trailer from the studio reveals that the map is Valhalla from Halo 3, revealed along with a new Metal Gear-esque vehicle.
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'Windows 8: Analysts Say Microsoft Is Taking Long-Term View On App Development
Analysts are remaining cautious about Windows 8's likelihood of convincing developers to adopt the operating system. Some have suggested that Microsoft is thinking about building quality apps in the long-term, perhaps avoiding immediate impressions at launch.
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OS / Software
'Android 4.1 Jelly Bean: Unofficially Available For Galaxy S3, Almost Perfect
Waiting for manufacturers and carriers to approve software updates for mobile devices often causes users to head to unofficial update sources, notably XDA-Developers. The hacking community recently provided Jelly Bean for Sprint's Samsung Galaxy S3 ahead of Samsung's expected release.
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Gadgets
'Wii U: Darksiders 2 Sets Precedence For Third-Party Ports
Many of the Wii U releases expected this November will be titles whcih have already been released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Most of the Wii U versions will include all the current downloadable content for each title, which may account for the $60 price on most of the games.
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Mobile
'Is Nokia Pricing Itself Out Of The Smartphone Market With Windows Phone 8?
Nokia revealed pricing for its Lumia 920 and 820 smartphones. Pricing for Nokia's newest offerings matches that of the highest-end iPhone model and eclipses that of top-end Android devices.
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'Halo 4: Free Avatar Comes After Obama-Romney Presidential Debate
Microsoft redesigned its award program to offer longtime Xbox Live players meager discounts on marketplace titles. Players can also earn a Halo 4 Spartan avatar costume as a reward for watching the 2012 Presidential Debates.
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'Wii U: Retro Studios Potentially Unveiling New Title At E3 2013
The next Retro Studios project, long rumored, remains unconfirmed, but an executive company recently revealed that its unveiling could happen next year, especially at E3 2013.
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OS / Software
'Windows 8 Survey Reveals 22 Percent Of Users Like Modern UI
The internet's largest Windows 8 forum recently asked its users for their opinions about Windows 8. The reception, overall, seems to be positive, though some new features in the platform drew criticism.
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'Halo 4 Goes Gold, 343 Industries Signs Off (For Now)
After three years of development, Halo 4, developed by 343 Industries as the latest installment in the Halo franchise, has reached the certification process, a stage of development known as "going gold." The developer announced the news accomplanied by a host of new screenshots, which showed the game's graphics in high-definition and confirmed features like th return of the Flood in multiplayer mode.
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Mobile
'RIM: Loss Reveals Ongoing Troubles; BlackBerry 10 Taking Smartphones To 'Next Level'
RIM recently announced its quarterly earnings, revealing ongoing losses, but in the same announcement, the company took the opportunity to promote BlackBerry 10. RIM Chief Executive Officer Thornsten Heins claimed that the platform reboot will take smartphone operating systems to the "next level."
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'Google Play: 75 Percent Off Sales Coincides With New Download Landmark
Google recentlyannounced that Google Play, its app platform, reached 25 billion downloads, proving the Android platform's competitiveness with iOS. The company is also launching an 75 percent off sale in the app store to mark the occasion. The sale is planned to last for five days, with high-demand games available at budget prices.
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