Nikon confirms 36.3 megapixel D800, we go hands-on

Thirty six megapixels. That’s the native resolution of Nikon’s long-awaited FX-format digital SLR. The D800 was designed with all professional photographers in mind, but with 36.3-megapixel captures (yes, that also means 36.3 megapixels in RAW, or 15.4 in DX format), the Japanese camera maker’s latest

Bethesda brings Skyrim Creation Kit to PC

If you’re like any good RPG fan, you’ve been playing the latest Elder Scrolls title, the fifth installment known simply as “Skyrim,” for months on end. And you’re probably also not even close to being done with it. The magic and wonder of the ever-vast role-playing masterpiece

StatCounter says 8.5% of Internet usage comes from mobile

A new study from research group StatCounter has found that 8.5% of the world’s Internet usage comes from a mobile device. And when StatCounter says “mobile” device, they’re talking about the purest form – cell phones only. Tablets were not included in the data. So the question

Brand or Celeb? Social Media Shows Who Super Bowl Ads Helped Most

Social media analytics provided to Mashable show which endorsers — and endorsees — won biggest on Super Bowl Sunday.
Getting a cele…

Hulu users vote Honda’s ad as top Super Bowl commercial

Video streaming service Hulu teamed up with advertising group Ad Age to create an online portal that featured Super Bowl ads from this year and years past. Immediately after the big game, while much of the country was busy cheering and reveling, there were some dedicated commercial fans who voted on

Square Enix producer confirms Final Fantasy X re-release is not a remake

Final Fantasy X is regarded as one of the most pivotal entries in the storied Final Fantasy franchise, and it will be making a return on the PS3 and the PlayStation Vita in a graphically enhanced, HD re-release. Until now, though, there remained some confusion on whether or not it might be a remake with

How Digital Tools Help Companies Offer Better Health Care

Health risk assessment (HRA) is continually evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of the health care industry. It began humbly as a simple…

Startups, VCs Call For “Fresh Perspective” On Piracy Legislation

In the aftermath of the defeat of the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act, a long list of organizations have sent a letter to Congress asking members to "take a breath" before they trying to push through new piracy legislation.

The letter argues that the "wide variety of important concerns" that

Daily Wrap: The "Not on Facebook" Movement and More

Alicia Eler explores the not on facebook movement. This and more in today’s Daily Wrap.

Sometimes it’s difficult to catch everything that hits tech media in a day, so we wrap up some of the most talked about stories. We give you a daily recap of what you missed in the ReadWriteWeb Community, including

Rdio Android app gets a refresh, adds ICS support and new design

Tune streaming service Rdio has just given its Android application a major makeover. Not only will the app experience the Ice Cream Sandwich treatment for the first time (happy, GNex owners?), but it’s also gotten a new look that’s easier on the eyes. Furthermore, Rdio added the ability to view user