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So, you just bought yourself a brand new Apple iPad and now you are on the lookout for some exciting accessories. The good news is that you won’t be disappointed at all since there is a wide range of innovative accessories which will increase the functionality of your iPad and add to its cool quotient simultaneously. Read the rest of this entry »

As a parent, it’s only natural to keep a tab on the kind of games your children are playing on their gaming consoles. In fact, a mild form of vigilance has become necessary with the increasing degree of violence and abusive language in video games. Some games are more appropriate for children of a particular age group than others and you can make sure that your children are playing the right kinds of games. Read the rest of this entry »

For a long time, Easter gifts meant Easter eggs or candy baskets. But now, people are beginning to experiment with Easter gifts, moving on to other categories like clothes or even electronic gadgets. Come to think of it, gadgets make for perfect gifts, irrespective of the holiday in question. We live in a world enveloped by technology and gadgets are an integral part of our daily lives. Plus, no one really says no to a brand new iPod or a smartphone. Read the rest of this entry »

At alaTest, we have been celebrating the spirit of the holiday season in our recent few posts. With one week to go for the New Year’s eve, we are hoping that you would have finished your gift shopping. In fact, this is the time when people really start getting into the holiday mode. Offices begin to shut down, the whole city is decorated in shades of red and green and most likely, you are hoping to start your new year with a bang. Read the rest of this entry »

 As the Olympics commenced in London a week ago, the whole world is gripped with sports fever. People have traveled all across the globe to witness the grand spectacle that this sporting event is. Inspired by the Olympics spirit, we at alaTest have decided to put together a list of some cool fitness video games. Read the rest of this entry »

Any serious gamer will tell you that a good set of headphones can make a world of difference in your gameplay. Being able to muffle outside noise makes for a much more immersive gaming experience, and in competitive gaming (particularly First Person Shooters), the ability to hear minute details – such as the sound of footsteps – can drastically improve your skill. So what are some of the best headsets on the market today? Read the rest of this entry »

Summer is always a popular time for family vacations, with the kids out of school and the warm weather. A must-have for almost any vacation is a bit of travel time entertainment. Playing “I Spy” and singing “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” will only get you so far, but handheld games have a bit more staying power. For this, the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Vita offer some excellent choices. Read the rest of this entry »

E3 2012 is coming to a close, and while we’re sad to see it wrap up so quickly, it has left behind a lot of exciting news for gamers everywhere. This year’s expo was sprinkled with a little bit of everything, from new games and services to electrifying hardware demos. Read the rest of this entry »