CES: Sony makes push for 3D at CES

Sony has one major focus for the near future and that's 3D.

The entertainment and electronics giant previewed a slew of new 3D-compatible products this evening during thecompany's keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The 3D theme transcends the company's line of products, from TVs and Blu-ray players to laptops and game titles.

Sony kicked off the event with a dramatic 3D demonstration, featuring a long clip from Sony's forthcoming 3D movie "The Green Hornet." Sony Chairman Howard Stringer was then delivered on stage in the Green Hornet's car by the stars of the action movie, Seth Rogan and Jay Chou.

Stringer--while still wearing his 3D glasses--predicted that 50 million TVs in U.S. homes would be Internet-connected via Sony products, including TV, Blu-ray players, and PlayStationconsoles, by March. Calling 3D "more than a scientific gimmick," Stringer predicted that 2011 would be "a year in which 3D becomes personal."

One of the ways Stringer intends to get into U.S. homes is via a new 3D channel called 3Net, which will launch in the coming months and feature 24/7 3D content.

Stringer then introduced Sony VP Hiroshi Yoshioka, who took the stage to talk about some of the products Sony has in the works. He promised a 3D-compatible Vaio and handicams. He also showed off a prototype head-mounted display for watching movies and a prototype glasses-less 3D Blu-ray player that resembled a portable DVD player.

"[There is no] timetable set for commercialization of any of these products," he said. "We just want you to know these are on our radar."

Moving on to Sony's plans for TV, Stringer returned to the stage to talk about "TV redefined."

"Our aim is to redefine the way consumers interact with television," Stringer said. "Marriage of the television and Internet" is upon us, adding that it's "clear consumers are ready for it."

Phil Molyneux, the new head of Sony electronics in the U.S., said we can expect 27 new Bravias with Internet connectivity and 3D capability. The TVs will be capable of receiving all live and on-demand Time Warner Cable content without the need for a set-top box. The EX620 Bravia TV series will feature an LED backlit display, Internet connection, slim form factor, and access to Qriocity, Sony's media platform (more on that below).

What he called Sony's flagship TV, the DKL-55HX929 is a 55-inch TV that is 3D- and 2D-capable with full HD and should be on retail shelves in March. It will also come in a 46-inch model.

Other products he announced:

• A new 3D Blu-ray player, the BDP-S780, has built-in WiFi, DLNA, and Skype for video calls through your TV.
• The Vaio F Series laptop is 3D-capable, though you have to wear plastic active shutter glasses to get the effect.
• A 3D camcorder called the Handycam HDR-TD10 featuring two lenses (naturally), two Exmor R sensors, and two image processors.
• The Bloggie, the Flip-like camera, returns with 3D video capabilities and 5.1MP photos. The 3D display on this camera is also glasses-free.
• A new Cybershot point-and-shoot that takes full HD video as well as 3D video. You can actually take photos while you're shooting video, he said. They also include Sony's sweep panorama feature for taking panoramic photos, something they introduced here last year.

Steve Walker from Sony Ericsson took the stage to talk about smartphones, unveiling the Experia Arc, a thin phone that features Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

And Kaz Hirai, Sony Computer Entertainment's CEO and president, continued the 3D theme by promising native 3D gaming for TVs and offered a preview of Uncharted 3, which is expected to hit retail shelves in November.

In the mobile sector, Hirai said we could expect some "significant" products in the very near future. He said there would be video, music, book, and game content on a "wide range" of Sony devices in the coming year.

A new cloud-streaming service, Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity, which has access to 6 million songs from all the major labels, will be added to some Sony TVs, Blu-ray players, PS3s, and Vaio PCs this year, he said. "It's an extension of the music you already own," he added.

Hide Nishino from Sony Entertainment demonstrated how the service would work using a PS3 controller.

Notably missing from the games portion of the keynote was any word on when we could expect a new PlayStation Portable.

[Source: CNET.com]

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"StickWars 2" Game Review

StickWars 2  was created by Pinger, is the sequel to the popular Stick Wars game. I was impressed by the first game so I thought I would check out the sequel. If you are unfamiliar with Stick Wars, it was a popular castle defense game in which you must protect your castle against a never-ending army of stickmen. For those who used to spend your days as kids drawing stick men or playing Hangman then this will especially touch your heart.

The concept is pretty straightforward. In this game you must protect your precious castle against hordes of angry stickmen bent on your destruction. The stickmen will be charging at you with different speeds from the right and you will be mainly using your finger as your main form of protection…


Killing stickmen is done by easily swiping at the screen. Another method is just pointing at a stickmen, dragging them into the sky and flicking at the other stickmen to kill them in groups.
You will also see archers, repairmen and wizards returning to this sequel. Let me briefly explain the three for those who have not played the original.

You will be using archers, repairmen and wizards to protect your castle. Archers and Wizards protect your castle by either spraying arrows or casting magic at the oncoming stickmen. Repairmen (depending on how many) will add hit points every few seconds. You will also be able to capture stickmen with the dungeon upgrade and can use these captured soldiers suicide bombers to protect your castle.

Just like the original game you will earn money as you progress in the game. Money is awarded for how you kill the stickmen and this money can be used to upgrade your castle. However employing repairman, archers and wizards will deduct from money you receive, so I suggest not really using them until you can’t handle it by yourself anymore.

As I mentioned above, you will mainly use your finger to pick up and kill the stickmen. Once you get up to the higher levels, you will find yourself frantically picking and throwing. Later on in the game, the stickmen will charge at you with catapults and battering rams with different speeds so it really adds to the franticness.

Aside from the new colors and graphics, I don’t really think that the sequel did much better from the first version. Usually developers learn from their mistakes in the first version and make the second bigger and badder, but this was not the case! There is really no end to the game, and after dying a few times in the higher levels I just gave up.

This game was initially fun in the beginning, so casual gamers might like this game. You can now enjoy this game at FREE now. Any people interesting on it?

Some Reviews of the Game (From Apple App Store):

Great game (FIVE STAR)
by Erikthunder 

This game is awesome, but I still feel that it could use a few more upgrades. The upgrades that were added in the newest update really helped a lot! Keep upgrading the game and I am sure that more people will leave 5 star reviews and more people will certainly but this game!


Outstanding Sequel! (FIVE STAR)
by Snapster3 

The only thing worse than zombies? Flaming Zombies!

Updated version makes it easier to get to the "fun" levels without carpel tunnel syndrome :) 

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Running Mac on Cr-48? Not a Joke!

Some people that have got Google CR-48 Chrome Notebook start finding out its malleability, and the newest news is someone successes running Mac OSX on Google CR-48 Chrome Notebook. However, because CR-48 specification is not very high, it runs OSX with lack, but overall it can perform the OSX function successfully. Although it is funny that running OSX on a low performance notebook, but this is also a good try for running an OSX operating system on a Chrome Notebook.



[Source: Gizmodo]

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Wall Street Predicted Top 10 Trends in Mobile Technology

Wall Street predicted the top ten technology trends for next year's forecast that Apple iPad tablet PC market trend for this year's independence leader, but the competition will be increase next year, a number of industry heavyweights will join the battle for the market; The rise of fourth generation mobile networks (4G), science and technology industry to seize the market and increasing cases of litigation, and electronic purse will be the next popular trend in the electronics industry.


iPad: Apple iPad tablet computer created a new type of mobile device on the market today. Samsung Galaxy Tab is only the competive with iPad now, but competition will be increase next year, Motorola, RIM and other technology giants known companies will join in this action war.

 Android: Google Android mobile operating system, beautiful performance of this year, is currently working with carriers Verizon Wireless, handset makers HTC and Motorola, the system next year, the focus will shift to less expensive smart phone to increase coverage, so that Android phone without a carrier subsidized prices fell to $ 100 less is expected, if the bundled program is expected to lower the price.
 

Application: a lot of parity this year, the fun applications dominate, but next year will move toward commercialization. AT & T, enterprise software provider SAP (SAP) and other large enterprises have been developed to assist customers in tracking sales, monitoring systems and other applications.
 

4G: Fourth generation mobile networks (4G) great progress this year in the United States, however, want to use this ultra-fast Internet service to consumers next year, according to data traffic may have to pay to use, such as AT & T is no longer allowing new users enjoy the unlimited tariff plan, Verizon also intends to adopt a consumer price measures.
 

Parts shortage: part though modest, this year the mobile phone industry after another led to delayed shipments, lost sales and other equipment manufacturers a significant impact. However, ultra-thin smart phones this year, supply was tight-screen Samsung Electronics, in July to add a new device, the next screen from the current capacity of 300 million units per month increased to 3,000 million units.

Patent litigation: the highlight of next year, industry, patent litigation action. Apple, Motorola, Microsoft, Nokia, Eastman Kodak and other companies have been rivals in court to prevent the infringement of the patent products into the United States, legal disputes will be more next year.




Mobile Security: Smart phones are expected to upgrade the security and privacy protection. Chip manufacturers, carriers and handset manufacturers will be available next year, new security features, so that consumers feel comfortable buying products and services for mobile devices.
 
China Update: Chinese mobile phone industry is not willing to produce only low-cost unlicensed mobile phones, Huawei Technologies and ZTE will launch mobile phone with Google operating system, each carrier may sell 50 dollars.
 
Electronic wallet: the use of electronic purse will be more popular, wireless carriers have begun to try to put phone into a wallet, AT & T, Verizon and T-Mobile and other carriers in November with Discover Financial Services joint venture, the goal is for consumers mobile payment through induction. Next year will be the take-off of mobile wallet.
 
Location services: Next year is also the location services (location-based service) in the crucial year. This service allows to offer coupons or other promotions to consumers, the stores can be defined areas and specified period of time, as long as the smart phone users in the specified time into the region, you will immediately receive the store's marketing message. Community site Quartet Square (Foursquare) has been hit heavily promote the service, to make use of such stores "to report gifts" in honor of their own service users.

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Rumor About Window 8 - Focused on Tablet and Video Games?

On the news of Microsoft's Windows 8, the earliest PDC in 2009, held a briefing meeting was mentioned early this year, and former employees have said Microsoft's Windows 8 will be listed in July 2011, the recent Microsoft is rumor that CES conference in early next year will published the ARM architecture hardware supporting in Windows content, so we need to prepare for changing operating system again?

Perhaps the Tablet PC in the near future is to look at trends, Microsoft has announced before that they will in CES publish support on Windows version of ARM hardware architecture, also will make use of the touch screen that only support the original (but not specifically designed for the corresponding Tablet experience), and the Windows can be a more complete use of the environment suitable for tablet PCs. On the other hand, this version of the operating system will also focus on cloud technology, but also create a special environment for the game. In addition, to previously released Games for Windows Marketplace and Game Hub service, is now also rumor will be the new version of Windows with Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming platform features, allowing users to integrate video content at any time to play or interact with friends online, etc. (as the current WP7 mobile platform also features integrated Xbox Live).

The hardware, in addition to support ARM architecture, the course also supports Intel and AMD's x86 processor architecture, it is expected that the next version of the Windows operating system will become more widely used. Meanwhile, there is also another rumor that: Windows 8 will have 32-bit and 64-bit versions, including 64-bit version will support full 3D interface to operate, and can render the full dynamic effect and in accordance with general operating practices, but Relative to the display card memory capacity of at least have to have 170MB or more. The other is faster performance, and further correspondence management SSD storage components.

Windows 8 rumor that will be published in the General Assembly next year, CES 2011, the fastest will be listed in July 2011, while the Server version will be launched in July 2012 (but there are also claims that Microsoft's release schedule has stolen is in fact After 2012?), but there is no further detail the contents of the operating system release.

The following may be previously spread the concept of interface Windows 8 Videos:

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"Email is Dead"? Maybe This is True...

Facebook, founder Zuke Bo declared "e-mail is dead" last month, many people don't believe it. However, now the new data shows that he may be right.

British Daily Mail newspaper reported, as cassettes, video and fax, as e-mail usage decline seems irreversible. According to market research firm comScore statistics, young people that under the age of 25, millions of British people have already changed to social networking sites.

3 Great Britain's most popular e-mail provider: Yahoo! Mail, Gmail and Hotmail, with the number of people continues to decline. According to Times obtained the personal user data of the Email, from October 2009 reached a peak number of users, and the e-mail supply side has lost 120 million. Rapid pace of young users prefer instant messaging, online chat more flexible, easier to upload the photos.

Sites such as Facebook allow users to know that friends are online, and came to know each other if messages have been received. This could explain why Facebook has been in the UK in January and attracted 1.3 million people to join.

What do you think of it? Will e-mail dead and Facebook holds the whole market?

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Google Chrome OS Funtion Analyze!

Many people asked "what are the function that Chrome OS acutrally provided?" and they are interested in this topic. So, we are now listing out the functions of the NEW Chrome OS and the advantages let it have a "fight" with Windows and Mac.


Function 1 - Web Apps Market

The web apps market for Chrome OS is Chrome Web Store. Chrome Web Store provides over 500 types of free and paid programs, users not just only can in Chrome OS or Chrome web browser using the installed programs, also the software will follow the user account. Regardless of any computer open the Chrome Web browser, you can see the downloaded software and start using on it.


Function 2 - Multiple Login Identities

Users when using Chrome OS,  besides they can login to their registered google account, and getting personal synchronization settings, also they can login as "Guest", which won't save any browsing history, the software they used, and their personal data. That makes when the user lend the computer to other people, the computer login identity also can keep the user privacy. Furthermore, if the normal user of this computer don't want the web browser to record their browsing history and what website they browsed before, they can activate "incongnito" privacy mode, and the system won't record any of their web browsing data.

Function 3 - Offline Working Mode

Chrome OS operating system already can through HTML5 technology to support offline function, which let user when they can't get online, they also can running web tools and web programs, such as Google Docs, which provides documentation working, makes them won't get affected when they are can't get online. When their computer can get online again, their documents will automaticly sync with the server. The idea is letting the Chrome OS user won't be affect to much when they can't get online and use the computer.


Function 4 - Instant Online Printing


To address the drivers and hardware compatibility issues, Google Chrome OS development called for the "Google Cloud Print Beta" feature, which let the computer can access the printer using the cloud server driver, and the users just only need to pre-set printer, and then can via wireless or LAN and to printing at anytime, even can print out the specify documents in other printer in different places. Besides this, some factory creating the chrome OS computer said that later the Chrome OS computer can do printing by using the USB slot on the computer and let it connect to the printer.


Function 5 - Make the Computer Up to Date

Chrome OS can actomaticly running system update and software update, letting the computer system up to date and keep the system in the newest version. This is more faster, simple and easy when compared to other sytem update function. If the system detect the system having problem, the computer will active "Verified Boot" function, which will automaticly recover the problem and restart the system. These function letting the user using a "fresh" computer everytime when started up the chrome OS, also can maintain the computer in a highest performance.

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