Consumer Tech, Gaming & Mobility, curated by Mike
Video games, consoles, gaming hardware, esports and events — PAX, Gamescom, Game Awards.
Valve Corporation released BioShock on August 21, 2007 for Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms, delivering narrative-driven first-person shooter set in underwater
Web browser competition intensified in mid-2007 as Firefox continued gaining market share from Internet Explorer through standards compliance and extension ecosystem, while
GPS navigation technology transitioned from specialized automotive accessory into mainstream consumer product in mid-2007 as standalone devices from TomTom and Garmin offered
E-commerce platform innovation accelerated in mid-2007 as Amazon expanded beyond books into comprehensive online retail marketplace, PayPal simplified online payment processing reducing
Wireless networking technology standardization advanced in summer 2007 as draft 802.11n routers entered market promising 300Mbps theoretical speeds quintupling 802.11g performance, while
Online video streaming infrastructure matured in summer 2007 as content delivery networks optimized for video distribution, Adobe Flash Player ubiquity enabled cross-platform
Laptop computer performance and design improvements accelerated in mid-2007 as Intel Core 2 Duo processors enabled thinner lighter designs while delivering desktop-class
Flash memory storage technology experienced rapid capacity expansion and price decreases in mid-2007 as USB flash drives reached 8GB-16GB capacities at consumer-friendly