Lisa Eadicicco

Apple’s most recent update, iOS 5.1, allows users to access their camera app via the ”slide to unlock” home screen. This allows owners to snap photos almost instantaneously, but with the improvement comes possible risks.

South by Southwest (SXSW) has come to be known as one of the premier arts festivals an America. Originating in the early 1990s, the Austin, Texas festival includes showcases and performances in the music, media, and film genres. Tomorrow marks the start of SXSW's music performances, with artists from all over the world culminating in a five-day long extravaganza.

Apple fans speculated about the new iPad’s home button, with rumors flurrying around the Internet about its removal. Since that theory was killed at the product’s official launch event, users are shifting their questions to the upcoming iPhone 5 release.

Apple fans have a few reasons to be ecstatic over the new iOS 5.1 updates. There's Japanese Siri, a new camera feature on the slide to unlock screen, and much more. The new iPhoto and Photostream updates have been the center of attention for some, but music players and listeners also have reason to make the upgrade.

The new iPad boasts a lot of new features, giving the gaming community a lot to be excited about. With the most advanced graphic techniques and the sharpest images on the market, players could consider putting down the Xbox controller and picking up Apple’s new product.

Nostalgic gamers from the 90s are in for a treat with the revamped “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD.” No official date has been set for the game’s release, but between this week’s Game Developers Conference and recent interviews with the man himself, some details about the skateboarding sensation have been revealed.

Fans of John Mayer are disappointed to hear that the singer/songwriter will be taking an “indefinite hiatus” from performing due to medical reasons. The 37-year-old singer endured surgery last fall to treat granuloma affecting the vocal cords, and today he published on his blog that the condition has grown back.

This week two fighting franchises crossed paths in one of the most anticipated gaming released of the month, “Street Fighter X Tekken.” Finally, feuding fans have the chance to back up their claims defending their favorite characters, facing off in the ring against the opposing franchise’s counterpart. But players may be wondering whether or not they should drop big bucks on the newly released game. Here are five things fans should know before they purchase the combat-based competition.

Controversy doesn’t seem to stop this celebrity couple from having a good time. Chris Brown and his girlfriend Karrueche Tran were spotted out on the town in Hollywood last night.

Some Apple gadget users may draw comparisons between the iPhone the iPad, referring to the smartphone as a mini version of the tablet. However, there is a key hardware feature that is rumored to set the upcoming iPhone apart from its larger counterpart.

Queen of ink Kat Von just turned 30 today. Although the tattooed TV personality has been out of the spotlight since her show “L.A. Ink” was cancelled, her fans still show appreciation for the body artist’s birthday.

Whitney Houston’s will was released on Wednesday, and the 19-page document revealed that her daughter Bobbi Kristina will inherit everything. However, the late star’s brother, Gary Houston, said his only concern is coping with the loss of his sister, according to TMZ.

One of the most widely received mobile games, “Temple Run,” is finally making its way from iPhone devices to Android phones. On March 27th, the running platformer will be available for free download in the Android Market.

Nintendo is attempting to revolutionize the gaming experience with the Wii U. Its predecessor, the Wii, was the first system to feature an external tablet as a controller, and now the console company is stepping it up a notch. The Wii U’s controller will feature a 6.2 inch touch screen display, and can easily be mistaken for a portable device. This adds an additional screen to the gaming experience, opening opportunities for new gameplay techniques.

Apple’s newest software update, the iOS 5.1 operating system, was announced yesterday along with the new iPad and Apple TV launches. Although the new devices aren’t available for purchase until March 16th, owners of other Apple products are able to run the new updates now. But what’s so different about the upgraded operating system? Here are some key things to know before users make the switch:

Apple’s new iPad has been the talk of the tech community this week, but media gurus shouldn’t ignore the company’s other release: an upgraded Apple TV. Especially since a new software system allows an Apple TV to function almost entirely like an iPad, reported Australian news source News.com.au.

With the new iPad hitting stores on March 16, tech geeks are sure to be rushing in their pre-orders. Referred to as the “post PC” device, the upcoming gadget packs full HD quality into a portable 9.7-inch screen.

Apple fans were sure to be glued to their computer screens today, as a San Francisco event revealed information about the next generation iPad. Simply referred to as “the new iPad” at the event, the gadget will feature HD display and is available for purchase on March 16. But with a host of new features there is an important question to consider: Does better display mean better battery?

If Rush Limbaugh hasn’t already offended enough young women across America, today’s comment might just do it. On this morning’s show, the controversial radio host made another insulting inference aimed at the female population.

Chris Brown may be dating model Karrueche Tran, but that doesn’t mean his relationship with Rihanna is history. The two supposed exes are rumored to be planning a secret getaway to re-spark their romance.

The big day has finally come. The epic conclusion to the space apocalyptic drama series “Mass Effect” has finally been released, and players can now aid Commander Shepherd in the fight to take back Earth. If you’re not one of the many “Mass Effect” fanatics that rushed out to purchase the game upon release, here are five key takeaways points based on the reviews.

Lil’ Kim isn’t the only one hip hop diva Nicki Minaj has beef with. College students, at least at Syracuse University, are also on the rapper’s radar. Well, that’s what it seemed like on Twitter.

Recent excitement about the upcoming “Assassin’s Creed 3” release revealed a historically-bred Revolutionary War setting, a conflicted Native American/British protagonist, and fresh combat possibilities. But for many fans, online gameplay is a critical component in the gaming experience.

The iPhone 5 may be one of the most anticipated electronic releases of the year, but Apple may be excluding one target audience: gamers. Competitors such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 may surpass Apple’s next generation smartphone in the mobile gaming community.

A new study shows that girls and young women with large amounts of vitamin D in their diet are less likely to suffer stress fractures, according to Reuters. A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone that usually affects athletes such as runners and gymnasts.

Lindsay Lohan may have been blasted for her Saturday Night Live performance this weekend, but the 25-year-old actress drew record numbers of viewers to the renowned comedy sketch show.

The iPad 3 isn't the only Apple product creating a buzz. Hype about the iPhone 5 has also begun to surface, and some 4S owners may be out of luck in terms of upgrades from cellphone carriers. No official release date has been set yet for the next generation smartphone, but rumors have said that the iPhone will be seeing a summer or fall 2012 launch.

The video game community has a lot to be excited about as of late. In addition to games such as “Mass Effect 3” and “Street Fighter X Tekken” stealing the spotlight, a first look trailer for “Halo 4” was just released, after gamers got a little sneak preview at Microsoft’s Xbox Spring Showcase in San Francisco last week.

Fans of the undead were in for a shock with this week’s episode of AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” The second season twist left one of the series’ main characters, Dale (Jeffry Demunn), dead after struggling to save Randall’s (Michael Zegen) life.