Saturday, July 21, 2012
Complete NAND PS3 CEX To Dex Guide
Warning !!!!!!!!!
* BY FOLLOWING THE GUIDE STEP-BY-STEP OR 'NOT', YOU AGREE THAT I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR PS3 CONSOLE.
* IT IS REQUIRED AT ONE POINT TO FORMAT THE PS3 INTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVE, SO IF YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOUR DATA, YOU MUST MAKE A BACKUP OF IT BEFORE CONTINUING.
This guide is for NAND PS3 models only. I have done every step on my CECHE01 NAND PS3 console. And everything went well. Please don't skip any step, and read very carefully. If you don't read English very well, don't use Google Translate, or any other tool, you could end up bricking your PS3.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Nintendo already working on 3DS successor
With the Nintendo Wii U set for launch later this year, Mario creator Miyamoto has revealed Nintendo is already working on the 3DS replacement
Despite being just over a year old, Nintendo has confirmed that it has already started planning its successor to its current Nintendo 3DS portable gaming powerhouse.
Although offering little other than a tantalising glimpse into the futuristic plans of the gaming giant, Nintendo’s famed Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed the Japanese tech giant is already putting into motion ideas to follow on from its 3DS handheld.
"What we're thinking about right now is probably going to be for a future generation of handheld," Miyamoto said when questioned on recent rumours of an upcoming Nintendo 3DS XL release with a second analogue Circle Pad inbuilt.
Far form the end of the 3DS, a console that was plagued by health scares following its official release last year, Miyamoto has suggested there is still a lot to come from the Sony PS Vita rival stating: "I really feel like I'm satisfied with the 3DS hardware as it is. I feel like it's the best for this generation."
Have you already snapped up a Nintendo 3DS or are you unimpressed by the 3D abilities and holding out for the next-generation console?
Despite being just over a year old, Nintendo has confirmed that it has already started planning its successor to its current Nintendo 3DS portable gaming powerhouse.
Although offering little other than a tantalising glimpse into the futuristic plans of the gaming giant, Nintendo’s famed Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed the Japanese tech giant is already putting into motion ideas to follow on from its 3DS handheld.
"What we're thinking about right now is probably going to be for a future generation of handheld," Miyamoto said when questioned on recent rumours of an upcoming Nintendo 3DS XL release with a second analogue Circle Pad inbuilt.
Far form the end of the 3DS, a console that was plagued by health scares following its official release last year, Miyamoto has suggested there is still a lot to come from the Sony PS Vita rival stating: "I really feel like I'm satisfied with the 3DS hardware as it is. I feel like it's the best for this generation."
Have you already snapped up a Nintendo 3DS or are you unimpressed by the 3D abilities and holding out for the next-generation console?
Source: T3
Raspberry Pi 5-megapixel camera add-on
The Raspberry Pi is now available for general order without any quantity restrictions in place, but the Raspberry Pi news isn’t stopping there. A 5-megapixel camera add-on for the super-small and super-cheap computer has been announced as well, and it’s expected to cost between $20 and $25. Not too bad, so long as you’re okay with spending nearly as much on the camera as you did on the Raspberry Pi itself.
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Should Sony Just Kill The Vita?
We’ve been down on the Vita before, but not as down as the Japanese consumer: the Vita is selling almost as well as the PSP in Japan, about ten thousand units a week. American sales are better, but not by much.
Meanwhile, the Nexus 7 has sold more units in a weekthan Sony has been able to push in the US in a year. True, that’s a tablet computer, but that’s just the problem: it’s a tablet computer that costs $50 less than the Vita and doesn’t require any accessory to complete its basic functions.
Some argue that all the Vita needs are strong games, but there aren’t any on the horizon. Unless you count a Call of Duty: Black Ops tie-in, which Activision is so excited about, it still hasn’t told us who’s developing the damn thing or locked in an actual release date. Secondly, strong games mean nothing when they cost forty freaking dollars.
Meanwhile, the Nexus 7 has sold more units in a weekthan Sony has been able to push in the US in a year. True, that’s a tablet computer, but that’s just the problem: it’s a tablet computer that costs $50 less than the Vita and doesn’t require any accessory to complete its basic functions.
Some argue that all the Vita needs are strong games, but there aren’t any on the horizon. Unless you count a Call of Duty: Black Ops tie-in, which Activision is so excited about, it still hasn’t told us who’s developing the damn thing or locked in an actual release date. Secondly, strong games mean nothing when they cost forty freaking dollars.
What do you think? Should Sony give it up, or stick it out? And if they stick it out… what would it take to get you to buy a Vita?
Source: Uproxx
Angry Birds on Samsung's Smart TV
Yesterday, at an event in New York City, Samsung introduced its new flagship, 75-inch monster of an LCD TV, the ES9000. As part of the event, the company rolled out a version of Angry Birds which would work with Samsung's Smart Interaction gesture controls. Even though Angry Birds is coming to major consoles later this year, with Kinect and Move support, Samsung's version will actually be the first official (read: not user-modded), motion-controlled installment available, as it's launching in about a month. Which begs the question: How does it play?
Google Nexus 7 Tougher Than New iPad?
It's pretty tough to compare the latest iPad and the Google Nexus 7,
because they they really are quite different in so many ways. One area
in which they can be compared like-for-like is toughness, and one brave
company has done just that.
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CyanogenMod 9 RC2 comes available
The folks at Cyanogen released CM9 RC1 back in late-June and as of today — they have announced that Release Candidate 2 has come available. And while this is probably good news for those who are using RC1, the better news is that this means the Final Release is one-step closer to becoming a reality. And in addition to the release of CM9 RC2 with support for all the devices that were supported with RC1 — the team added a few additional devices. Coming with RC2 is support for the following additional devices;
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (all variants)
Samsung Galaxy SII on AT&T – Skyrocket
Samsung Galaxy SII on T-Mobile – Hercules
Samsung Galaxy Note on AT&T
Samsung Galaxy SIII – i9300 (International GSM model)
Otherwise, it was noted that RC2 included some bug fixes and updated translations. Lastly, while the CyanogenMod team almost never gives any sort of timeline for future releases, they have noted that the path to a final release of CyanogenMod 9 “should be just around the corner.”
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (all variants)
Samsung Galaxy SII on AT&T – Skyrocket
Samsung Galaxy SII on T-Mobile – Hercules
Samsung Galaxy Note on AT&T
Samsung Galaxy SIII – i9300 (International GSM model)
Otherwise, it was noted that RC2 included some bug fixes and updated translations. Lastly, while the CyanogenMod team almost never gives any sort of timeline for future releases, they have noted that the path to a final release of CyanogenMod 9 “should be just around the corner.”
Adapter Connects USB Accessories To Your Android
With the iPad Camera Connection Kit allowing users to connect a variety of unexpected USB devices (like a MIDI keyboard) to their iPads, the next logical question was, "Is there something similar for Android?"
Although it's not advertised or sold by any of the big Android phone manufacturers, the solution is a cheap cable called a USB On-The-Go adapter.
USB On-The-Go (Amazon link), or USB OTG, is essentially a female USB port that plugs into the Micro-USB port of a phone or tablet, allowing you to connect devices that use a standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 connection. In a nutshell, the adapter allows the Android device to be a "USB host," powering and communicating with the connected device.
Compatibility
So far, it's been difficult to figure out which Android devices are compatible with the USB OTG cable. It's clear, however, that the Samsung family of Android phones and tablets are the most USB-friendly of them all, allowing users to connect the greatest variety of USB devices.
Even though USB host mode is technically available in devices running Android 3.1 and above, the hardware manufacturers (OEMs) must enable the feature. And, even then, the OEM might limit the types of USB devices the Android phone or tablet supports.
With the help of this crowdsourced chart, and some of our own testing, we found that the following devices are compatible with USB OTG:
Although it's not advertised or sold by any of the big Android phone manufacturers, the solution is a cheap cable called a USB On-The-Go adapter.
USB On-The-Go (Amazon link), or USB OTG, is essentially a female USB port that plugs into the Micro-USB port of a phone or tablet, allowing you to connect devices that use a standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 connection. In a nutshell, the adapter allows the Android device to be a "USB host," powering and communicating with the connected device.
Compatibility
So far, it's been difficult to figure out which Android devices are compatible with the USB OTG cable. It's clear, however, that the Samsung family of Android phones and tablets are the most USB-friendly of them all, allowing users to connect the greatest variety of USB devices.
Even though USB host mode is technically available in devices running Android 3.1 and above, the hardware manufacturers (OEMs) must enable the feature. And, even then, the OEM might limit the types of USB devices the Android phone or tablet supports.
With the help of this crowdsourced chart, and some of our own testing, we found that the following devices are compatible with USB OTG:
Firefox OS nightly builds Out For Testing
Earlier today, Mozilla uploaded new nightly builds of its web standards-based mobile operating system, Firefox OS. You can download and try them for yourself, but be warned: this isn't your garden variety application install. You'll first have to install one of the nightlies from Mozilla's website, then use the command line to download and configure Gaia, the HTML 5 UI layer. Don't worry if we've already lost you — these builds are mostly intended to be used as a tool for developers to test their webapps against. If you're curious about what makes Firefox OS tick or just eager to give the new OS a try, a blog post by Mozilla's Tony Chung has some brief instructions on how to get started.
LG 84 Inch 4K Ultra Definition UHDTV Now On To Pre-Order
LG first unveiled their awesome 84 inch ultra definition HDTV back in CES at the beginning of this year, and has today announced that pre-orders for the monster sized UHDTV are now being taken.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
How To Run Backups On DEX 3.6+
An anonymous source sent me a method to running 3.6+ backups on a Dex machineYou will need these files.
Preparing the usb hdd: 0. Connect an external usb disc
1. Go to debug settings on your dex
2. BD Access select "BD Emulator (USB)"
3. transfer rate option select "HDD Native"
4. "Format BD Emulator HDD" Preparing the update: 1. First use PS3 Game Updater to get the newest Update pkg for the game
2. Then fire up Pkg View and extract the BCUS98295 dir into any dir
-lets just call it targetdir.
3. Extract psn_package_npdrm.exe into this dir
4. Create a .txt into this dir and fill it with:
Content-ID = EP0001-BCUS98295_00-0000111122223333 K_licensee = 0x00000000000000000000000000000000 DRM_Type = Free Content_Type = GameData PackageType = DiscGamePatch PackageVersion = 01.21
Rename the .txt file "package.conf". Where BCUS98295 is the Title ID of your game
and Packageversion has to be the Number of the Patch you downloaded
5. run it via cmd with psn_package_npdrm.exe package.conf BCUS98295 -> this will create a new update pkg for your game -> put on usb stick
an install on DEX 3.55 ( don't know if you can also install it later)
Preparing the BD Emu Disc:
0. connect external usb with your pc
1. Fire up psgen.exe
2. fill in the title id: bcus.. put disc version to 00.00, copyright holder
= sce, producer name = sce, tick trophy, click setup game
3. file -> import -> load up the param.sfo, click tab content information
files and drag and drop the files from ps_game without the directories ->
remove files that get a grey background -> click ok
4. click tab directory and file the structure with your backed up files
5. click build 6. click for bd emulator hdd tab and select the partition u want to use
- ps3gen.zip
- psn_package_npdrm.rar
- PS3 Game Updater 1.41.rar
- PkgView_1.3.rar
Preparing the usb hdd: 0. Connect an external usb disc
1. Go to debug settings on your dex
2. BD Access select "BD Emulator (USB)"
3. transfer rate option select "HDD Native"
4. "Format BD Emulator HDD" Preparing the update: 1. First use PS3 Game Updater to get the newest Update pkg for the game
2. Then fire up Pkg View and extract the BCUS98295 dir into any dir
-lets just call it targetdir.
3. Extract psn_package_npdrm.exe into this dir
4. Create a .txt into this dir and fill it with:
Content-ID = EP0001-BCUS98295_00-0000111122223333 K_licensee = 0x00000000000000000000000000000000 DRM_Type = Free Content_Type = GameData PackageType = DiscGamePatch PackageVersion = 01.21
Rename the .txt file "package.conf". Where BCUS98295 is the Title ID of your game
and Packageversion has to be the Number of the Patch you downloaded
5. run it via cmd with psn_package_npdrm.exe package.conf BCUS98295 -> this will create a new update pkg for your game -> put on usb stick
an install on DEX 3.55 ( don't know if you can also install it later)
Preparing the BD Emu Disc:
0. connect external usb with your pc
1. Fire up psgen.exe
2. fill in the title id: bcus.. put disc version to 00.00, copyright holder
= sce, producer name = sce, tick trophy, click setup game
3. file -> import -> load up the param.sfo, click tab content information
files and drag and drop the files from ps_game without the directories ->
remove files that get a grey background -> click ok
4. click tab directory and file the structure with your backed up files
5. click build 6. click for bd emulator hdd tab and select the partition u want to use
Sunday, July 15, 2012
LG To Develop 60-inch Flexible OLED By 2017
LG Display has been chosen by the government to lead a project to
develop transparent and flexible organic light-emitting diode displays.
Korea’s second-largest display-panel maker said that it will develop proprietary technology for ultra high-definition, 60-inch flexible OLED displays by 2017 as part of the government’s “Future Flagship Program” to promote next-generation technologies.
The company will lead a consortium, which includes Avaco, an equipment maker for display production, for the development of the flexible OLED.
It will also seek to apply the transparent flexible OLED into other product applications, which can be used, for instance, as a window displaying information at bus stations, aquariums and retail stores.
The Ministry of Knowledge Economy, which is spearheading this program, is aiming to achieve exports worth $56 billion and create 840,000 jobs through the research and development of transparent and flexible displays.
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Korea’s second-largest display-panel maker said that it will develop proprietary technology for ultra high-definition, 60-inch flexible OLED displays by 2017 as part of the government’s “Future Flagship Program” to promote next-generation technologies.
The company will lead a consortium, which includes Avaco, an equipment maker for display production, for the development of the flexible OLED.
It will also seek to apply the transparent flexible OLED into other product applications, which can be used, for instance, as a window displaying information at bus stations, aquariums and retail stores.
The Ministry of Knowledge Economy, which is spearheading this program, is aiming to achieve exports worth $56 billion and create 840,000 jobs through the research and development of transparent and flexible displays.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
Retailers reporting Nexus 7 as sold out
Well that didn’t take long at all. It’s no secret that people are going to love 7″ tablets that are priced at $200 from a major brand. Now we have word that retail partners have already begun reporting that the Google Nexus 7 is sold out. Reuters reports that GameStop, Staples, Sam’s Club, Office Depot, and Walmart have all listed the tablet as sold out. Remember, these are all pre-orders. It hasn’t hit shelves yet.
Word is that GameStop has already sold its first two allocations of the tablet, and won’t be seeing its third allocation arrive until August. Mdeanwhile, the websites for Staples, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and Office Depot are listing the tablet as out of stock. This is pretty impressive for a tablet that doesn’t have an official street date.
Word is that GameStop has already sold its first two allocations of the tablet, and won’t be seeing its third allocation arrive until August. Mdeanwhile, the websites for Staples, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and Office Depot are listing the tablet as out of stock. This is pretty impressive for a tablet that doesn’t have an official street date.
iPhone 5 specs rumours
Rumours surrounding the iPhone 5’s release date, potential specs and features, and price have fuelled reports that Apple is gearing up to launch its next-gen smartphone around summer time.
The handset, which is rumoured to be named the new iPhone, is reportedly under construction – and the rumour mill has been busy speculating about what we can expect to see from the device, if and when it lands.
While none of the below have been confirmed by Apple – the company is notoriously good at keeping secrets – we’ve rounded up all the speculation dished out by sources, experts & fanboys to get some clue on what to expect from the iPhone 5.
In a note to investors, Brian J. White of Topeka Capital Markets reckons production will begin on a new 4-inch iPhone in June this year, following a recent visit to suppliers in Taiwan and China, AppleInsider reported.
He says the sixth generation iPhone device will boast a look similar to the single sheet aluminium casings featured on recent iterations of the Apple MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines.
He wrote: "In our view, this will be the most significant iPhone upgrade with a four-inch screen and a new, sleek look that we believe will require a Unibody case.
“This new, sleek look will be the most important reason that consumers decide to upgrade."
Meanwhile, despite the on-going legal battles between the two companies over repeated patent infringements, Samsung looks set to continue its role as a component supplier for Apple’s iDevices.
The Korean firm is reported to be providing the quad-core A6 chips to feature within the iPhone 5.
“Apple has been in talks with Samsung over shipment of its A6 quad-core mobile processor (AP) chips to be used in the next iPhone,” sources told KoreaTimes.
They added: “It appears that Apple clearly has concluded that Samsung remains a critical business partner.”
Meanwhile, further reports have suggested Apple is to shave millimetres off the form of its next-generation handset thanks to the introduction of a new streamlined Sony camera sensor.
Whilst handsets and tablets continue to ship with increasingly slim form factors, the lack of cut sized camera sensors has started to slow the possibilities of even slimmer devices.
Sony, however, has announced a new back-illuminated CMOS sensor tipped for inclusion within the Apple iPhone 5 that will allow for increasingly thin designs with improved functionality.
"This image sensor layers the pixel section containing formations of back-illuminated structure pixels onto chips containing the circuit section for signal processing, which is in place of supporting substrates for conventional back-illuminated CMOS image sensors," the component's description declared.
"This structure achieves further enhancement in image quality, superior functionalities and a more compact size that will lead to enhanced camera evolution.”
Get the full story on the the below link.
Source: T3
The handset, which is rumoured to be named the new iPhone, is reportedly under construction – and the rumour mill has been busy speculating about what we can expect to see from the device, if and when it lands.
While none of the below have been confirmed by Apple – the company is notoriously good at keeping secrets – we’ve rounded up all the speculation dished out by sources, experts & fanboys to get some clue on what to expect from the iPhone 5.
In a note to investors, Brian J. White of Topeka Capital Markets reckons production will begin on a new 4-inch iPhone in June this year, following a recent visit to suppliers in Taiwan and China, AppleInsider reported.
He says the sixth generation iPhone device will boast a look similar to the single sheet aluminium casings featured on recent iterations of the Apple MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines.
He wrote: "In our view, this will be the most significant iPhone upgrade with a four-inch screen and a new, sleek look that we believe will require a Unibody case.
“This new, sleek look will be the most important reason that consumers decide to upgrade."
Meanwhile, despite the on-going legal battles between the two companies over repeated patent infringements, Samsung looks set to continue its role as a component supplier for Apple’s iDevices.
The Korean firm is reported to be providing the quad-core A6 chips to feature within the iPhone 5.
“Apple has been in talks with Samsung over shipment of its A6 quad-core mobile processor (AP) chips to be used in the next iPhone,” sources told KoreaTimes.
They added: “It appears that Apple clearly has concluded that Samsung remains a critical business partner.”
Meanwhile, further reports have suggested Apple is to shave millimetres off the form of its next-generation handset thanks to the introduction of a new streamlined Sony camera sensor.
Whilst handsets and tablets continue to ship with increasingly slim form factors, the lack of cut sized camera sensors has started to slow the possibilities of even slimmer devices.
Sony, however, has announced a new back-illuminated CMOS sensor tipped for inclusion within the Apple iPhone 5 that will allow for increasingly thin designs with improved functionality.
"This image sensor layers the pixel section containing formations of back-illuminated structure pixels onto chips containing the circuit section for signal processing, which is in place of supporting substrates for conventional back-illuminated CMOS image sensors," the component's description declared.
"This structure achieves further enhancement in image quality, superior functionalities and a more compact size that will lead to enhanced camera evolution.”
Get the full story on the the below link.
Source: T3
XBMC for Android
Surprise surprise, after popping up on the iPad last year, XBMC
developers revealed tonight that they've created a version of the media
center that runs as an Android app. Currently the team has it stable on
the Pivos XIOS DS set-top box, and posted a video (embedded after the
break) showing it running on a phone and a tablet. Of course, the
different varieties of Android hardware audio and video decoding is
mostly a software only affair, but universal hardware decoding is in the
plan. The truly dedicated can dig up the source code right now, but
APKs for beta testers are promised "in the coming weeks." According to
the blog post, it currently includes a community member created touch
oriented skin and hopes to have more available before any version of
this hits Google Play officially.
Source: Engadget
Source: Engadget
Microsoft SmartGlass Change Gaming?
If there was one message the platform holders wanted us to take away
from this year's E3, it's that two screens are better than one. Wii U
builds an entire console launch around the concept and Sony is
increasingly keen on more tightly integrating its Vita handheld with
PlayStation 3. The big surprise of the event was Microsoft SmartGlass -
an attempt to co-opt iOS and Android smartphones and tablets into the
Xbox 360 ecosystem. But what exactly can it do, how does it work and
crucially will it be any use for gaming?
Demos showing SmartGlass in action - a couple of which you'll find embedded into this article - look impressive, leading many to believe that the new Xbox enhancement is a real game-changer. Touch-screen devices can be used as all-purpose media viewers, shunting content between lounge and personal displays, or they can be utilised as remote controls, offering a user-friendly way of accessing music, TV shows, movies - and even the Xbox 360 version of Internet Explorer. SmartGlass works either as a movie-streaming platform, or it can offer companion content - the most famous example of the latter being the E3 demo showing Game of Thrones running on the main screen with a map of Westeros and other info displayed on the tablet.
But crucially for us, it does gameplay too. We saw teaser content from Halo 4 amongst others, but the focus was on a game tailor made for a companion screen: a Madden NFL concept featured a personal playbook with touch-screen controls allowing you to create your own plays.
There's always a danger that support for peripherals will be largely ignored by developers and publishers: resources are limited, and why create content only a minority will actually use? However, in this respect, Microsoft's support for competing technologies in the form of iOS and Android could be viewed as something of a masterstroke. The firm is accepting the ubiquity of these devices in people's homes and is supporting them, rather than making these features exclusive to Windows Phone/Windows 8 devices. The more SmartGlass-capable devices there are, the higher the chances of support in more games.
Some have suggested that this is an effective counter to the dedicated tablet shipped with Wii U, but the reality is that each of the second-screen solutions suggested by Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have their own sets of strengths and weaknesses. Quite how SmartGlass stacks up in these regards remained something of a mystery until recently, when developers finally gained access to the tools for creating content for the new platform. A few weeks on, information on its technical make-up and just how it can support multiple mobile platforms is finally beginning to leak and the reality seems to be that SmartGlass is more orientated towards media than it is towards interactive gaming.
Hit the source to read more!
Source: Eurogamer
Demos showing SmartGlass in action - a couple of which you'll find embedded into this article - look impressive, leading many to believe that the new Xbox enhancement is a real game-changer. Touch-screen devices can be used as all-purpose media viewers, shunting content between lounge and personal displays, or they can be utilised as remote controls, offering a user-friendly way of accessing music, TV shows, movies - and even the Xbox 360 version of Internet Explorer. SmartGlass works either as a movie-streaming platform, or it can offer companion content - the most famous example of the latter being the E3 demo showing Game of Thrones running on the main screen with a map of Westeros and other info displayed on the tablet.
But crucially for us, it does gameplay too. We saw teaser content from Halo 4 amongst others, but the focus was on a game tailor made for a companion screen: a Madden NFL concept featured a personal playbook with touch-screen controls allowing you to create your own plays.
There's always a danger that support for peripherals will be largely ignored by developers and publishers: resources are limited, and why create content only a minority will actually use? However, in this respect, Microsoft's support for competing technologies in the form of iOS and Android could be viewed as something of a masterstroke. The firm is accepting the ubiquity of these devices in people's homes and is supporting them, rather than making these features exclusive to Windows Phone/Windows 8 devices. The more SmartGlass-capable devices there are, the higher the chances of support in more games.
Some have suggested that this is an effective counter to the dedicated tablet shipped with Wii U, but the reality is that each of the second-screen solutions suggested by Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have their own sets of strengths and weaknesses. Quite how SmartGlass stacks up in these regards remained something of a mystery until recently, when developers finally gained access to the tools for creating content for the new platform. A few weeks on, information on its technical make-up and just how it can support multiple mobile platforms is finally beginning to leak and the reality seems to be that SmartGlass is more orientated towards media than it is towards interactive gaming.
Hit the source to read more!
Source: Eurogamer
Sony's new PS3 Slim Slim?
Remember that mysterious new PS3 variant
that passed through the FCC not too long ago? Although that listing
didn't have photos to confirm a redesign, a new one has hit Anatel
(essentially Brazil's version of the FCC) with a quartet of pictures in
tow. Specifically, it cites models CECH-4011A, CECH-4011B and
CECH-4011C, matching up well with the 4K labeling from the
aforementioned FCC visit -- if you'll recall, the current PS3 Slim has a 3K model number. According to Tecnoblog,
the the three models point to a shockingly storage-cramped 16GB
version, along with 250GB and 500GB variants. While this Anatel document
appears to be from Sony, we'd be remiss not to mention that we haven't
been able to load the photos as Tecnoblog has. In terms of
looks, apart from appearing extra slim -- and decidedly less attractive
-- the system notably seems to be rocking a top-loading disc drive (this
would be a first for the PS3). For now, we'd advise taking this
potential leak with a grain of salt, but rest assured that we'll inform
you if we hear anything official from Sony.
Source: Engadget
HTC quad-core Vertex HD tablet?
Remember that new tablet HTC has reportedly got in the works? Well now it has a possible name – the Vertex HD.
Discovered on a benchmarking test, the HTC Vertex HD has a 1280x752 display, although its size remains unknown for the time being.
Beneath the mystery tablet's chassis lies the power of a quad-core Tegra 3 processor – and that's about all we know for now, with no word yet on the Vertex HD's connectivity, RAM, or camera specs.
We're hoping to see the mystery tablet launch with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and stylus support wouldn't be too far-fetched either, given its appearance in the HTC Flyer. Stay tuned for the latest info on this mysterious slate.
Source: Stuff TV
Discovered on a benchmarking test, the HTC Vertex HD has a 1280x752 display, although its size remains unknown for the time being.
Beneath the mystery tablet's chassis lies the power of a quad-core Tegra 3 processor – and that's about all we know for now, with no word yet on the Vertex HD's connectivity, RAM, or camera specs.
We're hoping to see the mystery tablet launch with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and stylus support wouldn't be too far-fetched either, given its appearance in the HTC Flyer. Stay tuned for the latest info on this mysterious slate.
Source: Stuff TV
Google Android 4.1 What You Need Jelly Bean Need to Know
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is official, and according to Google, it's 'the fastest and smoothest version of Android yet'...
It's safe to say, that Android OS has gone from strength to strength in the last few years. But Google is not a company to sit on it's laurels, and even though we're only part way through the process of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich being rolled out onto compatible devices, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has already been announced.
Although full details are still thin on the ground, a number of features were unveiled yesterday by Google, and we've condensed down the info to bring you the key details you need to know about the new mobile OS.
Intelligence
Jelly Bean will be more intelligent and intuitive than previous versions of the OS. For example, the CPU power will be ramped up to higher modes of processing as soon as you touch the screen.
Whether this will effect battery life remains to be seen, but effectively, you’re getting the power when you really need it, and conserving it more efficiently when you don’t.
Interactivity
A number of other features have been added or tweaked. The keyboard learns intelligently overtime, which should mean less mistypes, and it’s now easier to shuffle widgets around.
Notifications have had an update – if you've had an email, missed call or text you can read it straight on the homescreen.
Voice Interaction
A new UI is much more integrated into search, and awful lot was made of the voice interaction capabilities.
Users can now dictate into apps offline as well, while new cameras options mean you can swipe images to file or delete them.
Project Butter
One of the main principles of the latest Android version will be how smooth it runs, codified through something called ‘Project Butter’.
This should help to reduce the latency and system lag suffered by earlier Android versions, helping the GPU and CPU work together to create frame rates of up to 60FPS.
Apparently, while tapping away on your mobile it will anticipate where your finger will be next, in order create a ‘smoother touch response.’
Android Beam
Android Beam is Google's NFC-enabled connecting tech. Using Android Beam you can send photos, contacts, directions, even music between enabled devices in just seconds.
Google Now
Google Now was also launched, which is essentially about giving specified info on a bespoke basis. It will inform you of a faster route if there’s traffic, or when the next bus is.
Google Places can now show what’s going on around you, for instance it'll tell you about the restaurants nearby as you walk past them, giving you reviews and other Google-y information. It will even tell you when you need to leave to get across town on time for that afternoon meeting.
Availability
Jelly Bean will be available Open Source as of mid July, and the SDK is available now.
Source: T3
It's safe to say, that Android OS has gone from strength to strength in the last few years. But Google is not a company to sit on it's laurels, and even though we're only part way through the process of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich being rolled out onto compatible devices, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has already been announced.
Although full details are still thin on the ground, a number of features were unveiled yesterday by Google, and we've condensed down the info to bring you the key details you need to know about the new mobile OS.
Intelligence
Jelly Bean will be more intelligent and intuitive than previous versions of the OS. For example, the CPU power will be ramped up to higher modes of processing as soon as you touch the screen.
Whether this will effect battery life remains to be seen, but effectively, you’re getting the power when you really need it, and conserving it more efficiently when you don’t.
Interactivity
A number of other features have been added or tweaked. The keyboard learns intelligently overtime, which should mean less mistypes, and it’s now easier to shuffle widgets around.
Notifications have had an update – if you've had an email, missed call or text you can read it straight on the homescreen.
Voice Interaction
A new UI is much more integrated into search, and awful lot was made of the voice interaction capabilities.
Users can now dictate into apps offline as well, while new cameras options mean you can swipe images to file or delete them.
Project Butter
One of the main principles of the latest Android version will be how smooth it runs, codified through something called ‘Project Butter’.
This should help to reduce the latency and system lag suffered by earlier Android versions, helping the GPU and CPU work together to create frame rates of up to 60FPS.
Apparently, while tapping away on your mobile it will anticipate where your finger will be next, in order create a ‘smoother touch response.’
Android Beam
Android Beam is Google's NFC-enabled connecting tech. Using Android Beam you can send photos, contacts, directions, even music between enabled devices in just seconds.
Google Now
Google Now was also launched, which is essentially about giving specified info on a bespoke basis. It will inform you of a faster route if there’s traffic, or when the next bus is.
Google Places can now show what’s going on around you, for instance it'll tell you about the restaurants nearby as you walk past them, giving you reviews and other Google-y information. It will even tell you when you need to leave to get across town on time for that afternoon meeting.
Availability
Jelly Bean will be available Open Source as of mid July, and the SDK is available now.
Source: T3
Friday, July 13, 2012
Ivy Bridge Book Sized Mini PC
Giada first showcased its new i53 mini PC at Computex 2012 and has
now revealed a few more specification about their new Ivy Bridge i53
book-sized mini PC.
The Giada i53 mini PC can be equipped with a choice of processors including Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 chips, which can be supported by 4GB of RAM memory.
Storage within the system is provided by a good sized 500GN hard disk hard and other features of the new Giada i53 mini PC include, integrated HD 4000 GPU which is capable of handling HD video playback via a HDMI port, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, and 1 x USB 3.0 port, as well as VGA out if required.
The Giada i53 mini PC is expected to arrive in the third quarter of this year for around $520 - £336
Source: Geeky Gadgets
The Giada i53 mini PC can be equipped with a choice of processors including Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 chips, which can be supported by 4GB of RAM memory.
Storage within the system is provided by a good sized 500GN hard disk hard and other features of the new Giada i53 mini PC include, integrated HD 4000 GPU which is capable of handling HD video playback via a HDMI port, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, and 1 x USB 3.0 port, as well as VGA out if required.
The Giada i53 mini PC is expected to arrive in the third quarter of this year for around $520 - £336
Source: Geeky Gadgets
Microsoft To Scrap Full Retail Edition of Windows 8?
Microsoft is reportedly planning to kill its retail full edition of
Windows 8, offering simplified upgrade and System Builder options for
home users. The software maker has typically sold upgrade, full, and OEM
System Builder copies of its Windows software at retailers. Windows Weekly co-hosts
Paul Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley have both revealed that Microsoft is
planning to remove the full edition option in favor of a System Builder
option for home users building a PC.
In the past, home users wishing to install a full copy of Windows could either purchase a pricey boxed copy or a cheaper OEM edition. The OEM edition, that was technically for system builders, could be sold by retailers with a piece of hardware — but many have offered this as a standalone purchase. Full boxed copies come with 90 days of support via email and telephone after activation, whereas OEM copies lack the support option. Thurrott and Foley both speculate that the full edition will no longer be available in stores, replaced with an OEM System Builder option for those building a new PC. The change marks a shift in Microsoft's licensing plans for Windows 8 and simplifies the offering to consumers on the web and in retail stores.
A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the existence of a System Builder version for consumers earlier this month, revealing that Mac users would have to use the edition to install Windows 8. Microsoft will release a Windows 8 Pro upgrade offer for existing Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users — priced at just $39.99. If the rumors are true, expect to see just upgrade and System Builder options on the shelves in late October. Ultimately, the change is good for consumers providing Microsoft plans to offer its System Builder version at a similar price to its previous OEM copies of Windows 7.
Source: The Verge
In the past, home users wishing to install a full copy of Windows could either purchase a pricey boxed copy or a cheaper OEM edition. The OEM edition, that was technically for system builders, could be sold by retailers with a piece of hardware — but many have offered this as a standalone purchase. Full boxed copies come with 90 days of support via email and telephone after activation, whereas OEM copies lack the support option. Thurrott and Foley both speculate that the full edition will no longer be available in stores, replaced with an OEM System Builder option for those building a new PC. The change marks a shift in Microsoft's licensing plans for Windows 8 and simplifies the offering to consumers on the web and in retail stores.
A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the existence of a System Builder version for consumers earlier this month, revealing that Mac users would have to use the edition to install Windows 8. Microsoft will release a Windows 8 Pro upgrade offer for existing Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users — priced at just $39.99. If the rumors are true, expect to see just upgrade and System Builder options on the shelves in late October. Ultimately, the change is good for consumers providing Microsoft plans to offer its System Builder version at a similar price to its previous OEM copies of Windows 7.
Source: The Verge
13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display specs leaked
A benchmark test has emerged on the internet suggesting that a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is on the cards.
The test, by Geekbench 2, lists the next-gen MacBook Pro as having the same processor as its higher-end predecessor - a 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7-3520M. However, what is surprising is that the leak suggests it will have only 4GB of RAM, while the non-Retina display model’s processor is paired with 8GB of RAM.
Clearly being a new model, this bad boy will run OS X Mountain Lion and, of course, the pièce de résistance is the Retina display. Apple will incorporate the same flawless screen quality as found in the iPhone and iPad.
Apple has already begun selling a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, having unveiled it at the manufacturer’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June before shipping them out with immediate effect.
Source: Pocket Lint.
Google Nexus 7 Specs
As the Amazon Kindle Fire continues to go missing in action here in the UK, Google has decided to wade in on the tablet action teaming up with Transformer Prime makers Asus to unleash the Nexus 7, the first tablet to run on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
While it might not have Apple quaking in its boots or new iPad owners considering a tablet trade-in, with a sub £200 price tag, premium looks and plenty of great features, it might have those not willing to part with a sizeable amount of cash to join the slate revolution. If you are contemplating whether to invest in the Nexus 7, here's our snapshot look at the features that might tempt the money out of your pocket.
We have yet to be convinced by rear-facing cameras on tablets, and
find it hard to accept that people would prefer to take a snap with one
over a smartphone, and clearly Google think the same, opting only to
include a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera which should suitably cover
all your Skype and Google + chatting needs.
More: Best Android 4.1 Jelly Bean features
Source: T3
While it might not have Apple quaking in its boots or new iPad owners considering a tablet trade-in, with a sub £200 price tag, premium looks and plenty of great features, it might have those not willing to part with a sizeable amount of cash to join the slate revolution. If you are contemplating whether to invest in the Nexus 7, here's our snapshot look at the features that might tempt the money out of your pocket.
Build and design
While the black bezel display seems to be the standard for Android tablets these days, Asus and Google have managed to give the Nexus 7 more asthetically pleasing in other departments with its rubberized dimple-like back that cannot be removed but should make it comfortable to grip. Weighing in at 340g and measuring in at 10.5mm thick, the Nexus 7 is lighter than the Kindle Fire (413g) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (345g) making it ideal for those prolonged e-book sessions. Physical buttons-wise, you can expect volume controls, a power button, the front-facing camera positioned at the top of the device and a micro USB for charging.Screen
One thing that Asus has managed to nail on the tablet front is making a beautiful iPad-rivalling tablet screen like the one on the Transformer Prime. So, prospective Nexu 7 owners can expect a 1280 x 800 HD display with 216 ppi which might not put it in the same category in terms of clarity and vibrancy as the Apple tablet, but does ensure it surpasses the 1024 x 600 resolutions sported by its closest 7-inch tablet rivals. The Corning glass coating should also ensure it can withstand the odd knock or two.Camera
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
The big news of course is that the Nexus 7 will be the first Android device to ship with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean which will most notably bring a smarter keyboard, a more sophisticated voice search and the new Google Now service. You can get a full run down of the new features below.More: Best Android 4.1 Jelly Bean features
Processor
If there is one thing that the Nexus 7 has over current 7-inch tablet offerings is serious power under the hood. Packing a Tegra 3 quadcore processor (which makes it the world’s first quadcore 7-inch tablet) to tackle multitasking and deliver smooth streaming video, the 12-core GPU should give it enough grunt to and handle the most graphically demanding mobile games. The addition of a fifth battery-saving core which many new smartphones launching in 2012 will include, takes care of everyday tasks like emails, updating Twitter and Facebook feeds and watching videos which will help to preserve battery life.Games
Quadcore chipset providers NVIDIA also announced that a series of Nexus 7-optimized games will be available when the tablet launches which includes first person zombie shooter Dead Trigger, and revamped versions of ExZeus II THD and Bladeslinger THD which will include Tegra 3 unique features to take advantage of the powerful processor.Web browser
Building on the enhanced functionality introduced in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the Nexus 7 will be the first Android tablet to have the Google Chrome as the standard web browser. That means you can expect speedy page loading and the ability to sync favourite sites from your desktop straight out of the box.Connectivity
If you are hoping to browse the web on the Nexus 7 on your travels you are going to have to get some tethering action on the go as the tablet only supports Wi-Fi. If you can make do with that, there is also Bluetooth support, GPS and NFC capability courtesy of Android Beam to instantly send pictures and video.Battery
With the new iPad promising around 9-10 hours of battery life, Google claims that the Nexus 7 will deliver a decent nine hours if you are consuming content like HD video, but if you are simply reading an e-book or browsing the web, expect around 10 hours of Nexus 7 playtime.UK price and release date
The good news is that the impressive sounding Nexus 7 tablet will cost £159 for the 8GB version and £199 for the 16GB model putting it in the same price bracket as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (£200) and the Amazon Kindle Fire ($199) if you converted the US price into Pound sterling of course. You can pre-order the Nexus 7 from Google play now and could ship by July 19th according to the latest reports with the likes of PC World, Currys and Carphone Warehouse expected to stock the Android Jelly Bean-toting device.Source: T3
Microsoft 720 a Scalable Console?
The idea of a console that could be upgrade over time isn’t new, but Microsoft
has filed a patent for that very concept. The company applied for the
patent back in December 2010, which details a console that could
“satisfy quality of service guarantees for multimedia applications such
as game applications while allowing platform resources, hardware
resources in particular, to scale up or down over time.”
Microsoft details a console that would have its own core set of components and a base configuration that could be upgraded in the future. The patent filing also confirms some details from previous Xbox 720 leaks, such as multiple CPUs and GPUs. One CPU and GPU combo would be a low-power solution that would handle core system management, while the other combo would render games.
Interestingly, one patent image shows a console with a third CPU and GPU combo that would share loads with the first two in the system. The patent could relate to several different products, but the scalability of the console “over time” suggests that Microsoft may target partners or users to perform their own additional upgrades. It would be a strange break in tradition and make the console a little bit more like a PC, although it might not be too far-fetched considering rumors have indicated Microsoft may use AMD chips in the Xbox 720.
Source: Slash Gear
Microsoft details a console that would have its own core set of components and a base configuration that could be upgraded in the future. The patent filing also confirms some details from previous Xbox 720 leaks, such as multiple CPUs and GPUs. One CPU and GPU combo would be a low-power solution that would handle core system management, while the other combo would render games.
Interestingly, one patent image shows a console with a third CPU and GPU combo that would share loads with the first two in the system. The patent could relate to several different products, but the scalability of the console “over time” suggests that Microsoft may target partners or users to perform their own additional upgrades. It would be a strange break in tradition and make the console a little bit more like a PC, although it might not be too far-fetched considering rumors have indicated Microsoft may use AMD chips in the Xbox 720.
Source: Slash Gear
Best Android apps this week
Word Lens
£2.99, Google PlayThis genius translation app is now on Android and includes one language pack of Spanish, French or Italian. Point your camera at signs and menus when you're out and about in Europe this summer and Word Lens will overlay the English onto the image. Where were the devs when we ate that unidentified mush last year?
Wrestling Revolution
64p, Google PlayCreate wrestlers and tackle your opponents to the ground via swipes and pinches in Wrestling Revolution's ten-fighter Battle Royale mode. South Park-style cartoon graphics and a choice of weapons (!) complete the set-up.
Dead Trigger
75p, Google PlayThis brilliant value Android game needs a Tegra 3 device (like the Galaxy S III or HTC One X) to show off its zombie ragdoll effects, water simulation and lighting. After you've finished marvelling at the graphics, try to find some time to blow up, chop up and shoot down the undead.
Tivoli Radio
£Free, Google PlayStyled on a Tivoli Model One, this radio app is a cut above the usual, with a curated selection of stations based around ten music genres including folk, blues and rock. Tivoli's customers chose the stations, so expect a fine selection.
StumbleUpon
£Free, Google PlayWe'd rather forgotten about StumbleUpon – but with synced up mobile and web apps and this new photo-led Android UI it's got us itching to "stumble" around the internet again. Kick things off by choosing from over 500 Interests – just don't forget to get regular meals between browsing.
Source: Stuff
ODROID-X Android Quad-Core Developer
If you are looking for a mini PC with a little more power than the Raspberry Pi, Korean company Hardkernel has launched a new ODROID-X Android development board that is equipped with a quad-core processor and available to purchase for $129.
The ODROID-X Android development board is equipped with a Samsung 1.4 GHz Exynos 4412 quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, supported by 1 GB of memory and graphics handled by a Mali 400 graphics chip.
The ODROID-X Android development board is equipped with a Samsung 1.4 GHz Exynos 4412 quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, supported by 1 GB of memory and graphics handled by a Mali 400 graphics chip.
Source: Geeky Gadgets |
Spy Hawk - Eye in The Sky
The Spy Hawk also features a stabilization system that makes it much easier to fly. An “autopilot” switch will turn on a guilty in gyroscope that will keep the plane at the correct altitude, allowing you to terrorize pedestrians from above while recording all the action. The plane can stay airborne for around 30 minutes thanks to a 7.4v lithium-ion polymer, and it’s relatively tough due to EPO crash resistant foam.
If you happen to have a second Spy Hawk, an “intelligent automatic control and video signal binding” mode links the two planes together, so you can chase them around while recording feeds from both. You may want to start with just one for now, though, as the Spy Hawk isn’t cheap at £245.95 (~$380). Check out a video sample recorded from the plane below.
Source: Slash Gear
BBC Launches iOS, Android Olympics Apps
The two-week countdown to the Olympics is on, and the big broadcasters
are getting their ducks in line for how they will be streaming,
tweeting, sharing, and generally filling your digital life with their
own twists on the global sporting event. The latest development comes
from the BBC, which today released the iOS and Android
versions of its Olympics apps featuring text commentaries, news updates
and “medal moments.” There will be separate editions for the UK and the rest of the world:
because the BBC only has rights to stream content in the UK, it will
only be the UK version that will include streamed video; the
international version, the BBC tells me, will only have links to clips
on its website. But it will have localized content, using GEO IP
targeting to deliver headlines for teams from whatever region you are in
above all others.
Source: Tech Crunch
Source: Tech Crunch
Reasons For No Second Thumb Stick
I know I’m not the only person who looked at the recently confirmed Circle Pad Pro accessory for the Nintendo 3DS XL and wondered why exactly Nintendo didn’t just add a second circle pad by default to the larger portable console. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata is now offering an explanation for why Nintendo didn’t just add that second circle pad from the factory. Iwata admits that adding the second circle pad would’ve been possible.
He goes as far as to say Nintendo even considered it. However, Iwata says that the second circle pad was never a focus during the design and development of the console; screen size and extended battery life were the priorities. Iwata says that to include a second analog stick Nintendo would’ve had to reduce the size of the battery or make the unit “much bigger.”
Source: Slash Gear
9 Silly Tech Law Suits
Tech can be funny at times!! law suits can be funny but when ya mix the wat do you get?? well this
Hallandale, Fla. attorney Scott Owens has filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of everyone in South Florida for excessive text spam sent to their mobile phones from people claiming to pay between $400 and $450 for “junk cars.” A Miami NewsTimes reader with the alias of Roscoe performed a sting operation of his own to uncover the scheme.
After that, Owens filed the lawsuit, part of which reads: “Defendants are largely regarded as the most detested telemarketers in the state of Florida, and at the statutory minimum of $500 per unlawful text message, are now indebted to Florida consumers in an amount exceeding 1 billion dollars.”
If she succeeds in turning her appeal into a class action suit, cinema-goers across the United States will be able to sue over films that disappoint them due to what they deem as misleading trailers. Drive was otherwise well-received by critics, winning the best director award at Cannes currently and holding a 92% “fresh” rating at Rotten Tomatoes.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has a habit of spending millions of dollars in lawsuits to receive just a fraction of the amount it spent in compensation. In 2008, the RIAA spent $17.6 million on lawsuits and only saw $391,000 in settlements. The numbers for 2007 were even worse, as the RIAA only saw $515,929 in settlement for a several lawsuits the amounted to $21 million in legal fees.
RIAA’s case against peer-to-peer file sharing program LimeWire also took a shocking turn this year, when RIAA claimed $72 trillion dollars in damages. Judge Kimba Wood called the claim “absurd” — since the estimated world’s wealth is about $60 trillion, the RIAA is essentially claiming damages amounting to more money than there is in the entire world.
It’s an old story. Boy meets girl playing Mafia Wars on Facebook. Boy and girl exchange lovey-dovey instant messages. Girl buys plane ticket to meet boy in person. Boy meets another girl in a bar and breaks up with first girl online. Girl sues boy for $8,368.88 for “misrepresentation, promissory estoppels, defamation of character and intentional infliction of emotional distress.”
Inman responded with a blog post, detailing his plan to raise $20,000 not to pay FunnyJunk, but for a fundraiser he named Operation BearLove Good, Cancer Bad. He plans to donate half that amount to the National Wildlife Federation and half to the American Cancer Society.
The project was so successful that Inman managed to raise more than $220,000. As for the lawsuit, it has spiraled out of control. Carreon sued even Indiegogo (the site where the fundraiser was hosted) and the two aforementioned charities. As of this writing, Carreon dropped his lawsuit but still boldly — and very strangely –declared victory.
But that’s not why this made it into our list.
After the Torres family filed their lawsuit, Madera City filed another lawsuit against Taser International for making the M26 Taser look too much like the Glock.
7. Mother vs. Chuck E. Cheese’s
Denise Keller, a San Diego mother of two, filed a civil suit against Chuck E. Cheese’s, claiming it features “illegal gambling machines” and that the games of chance are basically slot machines played for tickets instead of money. The lawyer representing Keller said that if his client wins, Chuck E. Cheese’s would be forced to remove of all the games of chance from its California restaurants and will also be required to pay back guests who played those machines.
There was never any legal substance to the claim, though, since all players signed the end-user agreement, which is subject to change at any time, including a shutdown. Sony played the good guy by offering to ease the burden and refund prorated subscription fees as well as letting fans play for free until the end of last year.
9. Every Soul in South Florida vs. “Junk Cars” Text Spammers
Hallandale, Fla. attorney Scott Owens has filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of everyone in South Florida for excessive text spam sent to their mobile phones from people claiming to pay between $400 and $450 for “junk cars.” A Miami NewsTimes reader with the alias of Roscoe performed a sting operation of his own to uncover the scheme.
After that, Owens filed the lawsuit, part of which reads: “Defendants are largely regarded as the most detested telemarketers in the state of Florida, and at the statutory minimum of $500 per unlawful text message, are now indebted to Florida consumers in an amount exceeding 1 billion dollars.”
2. Woman vs. Movie Trailer
Sarah Deming of Michigan sued the distributor of the Ryan Gosling thriller Drive (2011) and the cinema where she saw it, claiming the trailer misrepresented the movie genre. Deming says the film “bore very little similarity to a chase or race action film… having very little driving in the motion picture.”If she succeeds in turning her appeal into a class action suit, cinema-goers across the United States will be able to sue over films that disappoint them due to what they deem as misleading trailers. Drive was otherwise well-received by critics, winning the best director award at Cannes currently and holding a 92% “fresh” rating at Rotten Tomatoes.
3. RIAA vs. Downloaders
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has a habit of spending millions of dollars in lawsuits to receive just a fraction of the amount it spent in compensation. In 2008, the RIAA spent $17.6 million on lawsuits and only saw $391,000 in settlements. The numbers for 2007 were even worse, as the RIAA only saw $515,929 in settlement for a several lawsuits the amounted to $21 million in legal fees.
RIAA’s case against peer-to-peer file sharing program LimeWire also took a shocking turn this year, when RIAA claimed $72 trillion dollars in damages. Judge Kimba Wood called the claim “absurd” — since the estimated world’s wealth is about $60 trillion, the RIAA is essentially claiming damages amounting to more money than there is in the entire world.
It’s an old story. Boy meets girl playing Mafia Wars on Facebook. Boy and girl exchange lovey-dovey instant messages. Girl buys plane ticket to meet boy in person. Boy meets another girl in a bar and breaks up with first girl online. Girl sues boy for $8,368.88 for “misrepresentation, promissory estoppels, defamation of character and intentional infliction of emotional distress.”
4. The Oatmeal vs. FunnyJunk
In 2011, Matthew Inman, creator of humor site The Oatmeal, called out user-generated site FunnyJunk for reposting his comic strips without permission. Inman thought he could put the situation behind him when the owner of FunnyJunk took down some (a lot still remained) of his work. But roughly a year later, FunnyJunk hired lawyer Charles Carreon to sue Inman and demand $20,000 in compensation.Inman responded with a blog post, detailing his plan to raise $20,000 not to pay FunnyJunk, but for a fundraiser he named Operation BearLove Good, Cancer Bad. He plans to donate half that amount to the National Wildlife Federation and half to the American Cancer Society.
The project was so successful that Inman managed to raise more than $220,000. As for the lawsuit, it has spiraled out of control. Carreon sued even Indiegogo (the site where the fundraiser was hosted) and the two aforementioned charities. As of this writing, Carreon dropped his lawsuit but still boldly — and very strangely –declared victory.
5. Madera City vs. Taser
The Torres family sued the city of Madera after California officer Marcie Noriega accidently shot and mortally wounded Everardo Torres, who was assaulting a cop car. Noriega claims she intended to stun Torres with her M26 Taser but accidentally grabbed her gun — a Glock pistol — and shot Torres instead, resulting in his death.But that’s not why this made it into our list.
After the Torres family filed their lawsuit, Madera City filed another lawsuit against Taser International for making the M26 Taser look too much like the Glock.
6. Mother vs. Chuck E. Cheese’s
Denise Keller, a San Diego mother of two, filed a civil suit against Chuck E. Cheese’s, claiming it features “illegal gambling machines” and that the games of chance are basically slot machines played for tickets instead of money. The lawyer representing Keller said that if his client wins, Chuck E. Cheese’s would be forced to remove of all the games of chance from its California restaurants and will also be required to pay back guests who played those machines.7. Mother vs. Chuck E. Cheese’s
Denise Keller, a San Diego mother of two, filed a civil suit against Chuck E. Cheese’s, claiming it features “illegal gambling machines” and that the games of chance are basically slot machines played for tickets instead of money. The lawyer representing Keller said that if his client wins, Chuck E. Cheese’s would be forced to remove of all the games of chance from its California restaurants and will also be required to pay back guests who played those machines.
7. Star Wars Galaxies Fans vs. Sony
In 2011, several Star Wars Galaxies (SWG) fans filed a class action lawsuit against Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) in hopes of keeping the Star Wars-themed MMORPG running after Lucas Arts and SOE announced that they were shutting the game down on Dec. 15 of that year. The decision was made because of a decline in subscriptions, as well as due to the upcoming launch of Star Wars: The Old Republic.There was never any legal substance to the claim, though, since all players signed the end-user agreement, which is subject to change at any time, including a shutdown. Sony played the good guy by offering to ease the burden and refund prorated subscription fees as well as letting fans play for free until the end of last year.
8. Walker vs. Google Maps
Los Angeles native Lauren Rosenberg sued Google after being hit by a car while she was walking down the side of Deer Valley Drive in Park City, Utah, on Jan. 19, 2010. She claims Google Maps instructed her to walk down the rural highway, also called Utah State Route 224, which had no sidewalks. Rosenberg is suing Google for medical expenses worth $100,000 as well as punitive damages. She is also suing the driver who struck her, Patrick Harwood of Park City, Utah.9. Internet Lover vs. Ex
It’s an old story. Boy meets girl playing Mafia Wars on Facebook. Boy and girl exchange lovey-dovey instant messages. Girl buys plane ticket to meet boy in person. Boy meets another girl in a bar and breaks up with first girl online. Girl sues boy for $8,368.88 for “misrepresentation, promissory estoppels, defamation of character and intentional infliction of emotional distress.”Tegra 3 Effects Without a Tegra 3 device
With the release of the NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU, we’ve seen a few games that are either only compatible with devices that have the Tegra 3 or sometimes the game is compatible with many devices, but certain aspects like “extended effects” are only compatible for those same Tegra 3 devices. One example is the recent release of Dead Trigger. Upon the release, Madfinger games told us that it’s available for most devices, but if you want the extended effects, you need a Tegra 3-powered device. Some of these extended effects include enhanced water, specular lighting, volumetric fog and ragdoll physics.
The interesting thing is that you really don’t need a Tegra 3 device to enjoy these extended effects. XDA member SnakeHaveYou found a way to enable other non Tegra 3 devices to be able to play Dead Trigger, but enjoy the same extended effects that only Tegra 3 devices get. With a rooted device, a file explorer and some xml editing, you will be good to go. In a nutshell, the game is set up to see if you have a Tegra 3, and if you do, it allows you access to the extended effects. Hit the link for the instructions.
Source: Talk Android
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Some Nexus 7 orders starting to ship in the UK
Several retailers in the UK will be carrying the 16GB version of the Nexus 7,
with stock reportedly coming in on July 20th. Ebuyer looks to have
received some of the tablets earlier than expected, with one user taking
to Google+ to say his order was being prepared for shipment. Checking
Ebuyer’s site earlier showed that the retailer did have a small amount
of the tablet in stock, but the company seems to have run out, with the
tablet going back to pre-order status.
The Nexus 7 features a 7-inch 1280×800 IPS display, a quad-core Tegra 3 processor designed by NVIDIA, 1GB of RAM, 8 or 16GB of storage, and a front-facing 1.2-megapixel camera. The tablet also comes with NFC, and is running the latest version of Android, Jelly Bean.
Source: Slash Gear
The Nexus 7 features a 7-inch 1280×800 IPS display, a quad-core Tegra 3 processor designed by NVIDIA, 1GB of RAM, 8 or 16GB of storage, and a front-facing 1.2-megapixel camera. The tablet also comes with NFC, and is running the latest version of Android, Jelly Bean.
Source: Slash Gear
Smart Phone's of The Year So Far
We've reached the halfway point of 2012 – high time to look back on
how the smartphone space has progressed so far this year. Here, you'll
find the year's most notable, most interesting smartphone releases – our
favorites, as well as the devices that turned our heads or made us
scratch our chins.
As has historically been the case, enhancements to mobile operating systems have made just as big of an impact on mobile computing as the arrival of the devices themselves. Ice Cream Sandwich – a release that many see as the first version of Google's mobile OS to display serious mojo – now powers all the top-tier phones. And Google has already debuted Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, which will start arriving on devices in the coming months.
Microsoft is buzzing: Windows Phone 7.5 Mango is showing up in flagships and budget phones alike, and it will see another bump for Microsoft's mobile OS when Windows Phone 8 arrives in October. Meanwhile, Apple's iOS 6 is widely expected to rear its head this fall, along with a new iPhone.
Even with much of the action still labeled "coming soon," 2012 has seen its share of innovative and forward-thinking smartphones
Source: Wired
As has historically been the case, enhancements to mobile operating systems have made just as big of an impact on mobile computing as the arrival of the devices themselves. Ice Cream Sandwich – a release that many see as the first version of Google's mobile OS to display serious mojo – now powers all the top-tier phones. And Google has already debuted Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, which will start arriving on devices in the coming months.
Microsoft is buzzing: Windows Phone 7.5 Mango is showing up in flagships and budget phones alike, and it will see another bump for Microsoft's mobile OS when Windows Phone 8 arrives in October. Meanwhile, Apple's iOS 6 is widely expected to rear its head this fall, along with a new iPhone.
Even with much of the action still labeled "coming soon," 2012 has seen its share of innovative and forward-thinking smartphones
Source: Wired
Google’s Nexus 7 Costs $152 to Make
Google’s Nexus 7 tablet may be all about an attempt to compete with
Apple’s incredibly popular iPad, but when you crack it open, it sure
looks an awful lot like Amazon’s Kindle Fire inside. (Read Walt
Mossberg’s review of the Nexus 7 here.)
That’s the impression that analysts at the research house IHS iSuppli got when they did just that: They took a Nexus 7 apart in order to see what components are inside, and to estimate what each of them costs. The early verdict, shared exclusively with AllThingsD, is that the low-end eight gigabyte model of the Nexus 7, which sells for $199, costs $151.75 to build.
Source: All things digital
That’s the impression that analysts at the research house IHS iSuppli got when they did just that: They took a Nexus 7 apart in order to see what components are inside, and to estimate what each of them costs. The early verdict, shared exclusively with AllThingsD, is that the low-end eight gigabyte model of the Nexus 7, which sells for $199, costs $151.75 to build.
Source: All things digital
Nintendo 3DS XL Review
If you like your portable gaming three-dimensional, clam-shelled and big, then Nintendo's 3DS XL fulfills those broad, unconventional requirements. It's a design refresh that more closely references both previous generations of DS hardware (and the incoming Wii U)
-- all while touting a substantially bigger, 3D-capable,
parallax-barrier screen. Aside from a larger battery, the XL's internals
rehash what we first saw over a year ago: the controls remain the same,
with no addition of a (mildly) hardcore gamer-courting second analog
stick. For what it's worth, the device does arrive with a 4GB SD card
in-box (up from 2GB in the original), matching the approximate doubling
in physical dimensions. 18 months is a long time in gaming, especially these days, and although 3DS sales have recently rallied against Sony's latest, we reckon the 3DS XL has double the appeal of its forebear.
Source: Engadget
New PS Vita Game to Exploit
PSP developer Neur0n recently divulged a user mode exploit for the PS Vita. Today news over at Wololo brings to light yet another game that is exploitable, available on all stores and is almost ready for VHBL
on the Vita. Wololo was roadblocked as he could only get 2MB RAM
available while running VHBL but needed more than ten times that in
order for homebrew to run. Luckily for him the talented Neur0n stepped
in, did the impossible and cleared an additional 22MB that Wololo
required. Wololo still needs to test this on a PS Vita and is confident
it should work. After that the usual tests would have to be performed
with various homebrews and states the game release will coincide with
Neur0n's.
Source: psx-scene
Source: psx-scene
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Megaupload extradition case delayed until March 2013
A decision on whether
Megaupload employees should be extradited to the US on copyright and
fraud charges has been delayed until 2013.
A New Zealand judge has postponed next month's hearing to allow more time to resolve legal arguments.It follows earlier rulings regarding the rights of the accused and the legality of a raid on the file-sharing site creator Kim Dotcom's mansion.
The US is set to appeal against both decisions.
The case has been rescheduled provisionally for 25 March.
Lost earnings Mr Dotcom has been accused of copyright theft, money laundering and racketeering fraud and faces a jail sentence of up to 20 years if convicted in the US.
Prosecutors allege that pirated movies and other content shared through his site cost copyright holders more than $500m (£322m) in lost earnings, making it one of the biggest cases of its kind.
They claim Megaupload's staff paid users "whom they specifically knew uploaded infringing content", potentially encouraging the practice.
The US Department of Justice alleges the firm made about $175m from advertising and membership fees as a result of its activities.
Mr Dotcom's lawyers deny the charges saying the site simply offered an online storage service and that the majority of its traffic was "legitimate".
Source: BBC News
Android-based, Hackable Game Console Now Official
Source: Engadget
Kindle Fire 2 To Launch By End of September?
Amazon's second Kindle Fire tablet is set to launch in Q3 according to
sources that have reportedly been briefed by the retail giant. It's set
to match - if not exactly bury - the Google Nexus 7 tablet on specs.
Calling upon sources "familiar with Amazon's plans", AllThingsD writes that the Amazon Kindle Fire 2 is set to launch in Q3, pointing towards a launch before the end of September. With the rival Google Nexus 7 already on the brink of shipping out to all and sundry, July or August launches are also perfectly plausible. Amazon is yet to confirm when the device is going to get its grand unveiling.
In-line with the features offered by the Google Nexus 7, the Amazon Kindle Fire 2 is expected to have a 7in 1,280 x 800 pixel screen and a processor more powerful than the dual-core 1GHz chip of the original Kindle Fire. The quad-core Tegra 3 model of the Asus Transformer Pad 300 and Nexus 7 is a likely contender.
This will be the first Kindle Fire tablet to be released in the UK, assuming we're not neglected once more. The first Kindle Fire launched in the US in November 2011, but never made it to the UK, and is highly unlikely to do so at this point.
Apple is also rumoured to be entering the 7in tablet world with an iPad mini. But at this point the reports could be pure fabrication. Who's going to triumph in the 7in tablet race?
Source: Trusted Reviews
Calling upon sources "familiar with Amazon's plans", AllThingsD writes that the Amazon Kindle Fire 2 is set to launch in Q3, pointing towards a launch before the end of September. With the rival Google Nexus 7 already on the brink of shipping out to all and sundry, July or August launches are also perfectly plausible. Amazon is yet to confirm when the device is going to get its grand unveiling.
In-line with the features offered by the Google Nexus 7, the Amazon Kindle Fire 2 is expected to have a 7in 1,280 x 800 pixel screen and a processor more powerful than the dual-core 1GHz chip of the original Kindle Fire. The quad-core Tegra 3 model of the Asus Transformer Pad 300 and Nexus 7 is a likely contender.
This will be the first Kindle Fire tablet to be released in the UK, assuming we're not neglected once more. The first Kindle Fire launched in the US in November 2011, but never made it to the UK, and is highly unlikely to do so at this point.
Apple is also rumoured to be entering the 7in tablet world with an iPad mini. But at this point the reports could be pure fabrication. Who's going to triumph in the 7in tablet race?
Source: Trusted Reviews
8 Things You Need To Know About Windows Phone 8
Metro Interface
The 'Metro' interface makes a return, so you can expect another slick-looking tiled dashboard, like you'd expect to see in the new Xbox 360 dashboard. Windows Phone 8 will bring far more customization and colour to the interface, letting you decide what tiles you want, and where you want them.Connectivity & Integration
Windows Phone 8 has shelved Bing Maps as its integrated map client, and brought Nokia Maps on board as a replacement. As expected, Internet Explorer 10 will be the integrated web browser, and will include many of the features that are part of the main IE10 build, including important safety features such as alerting you if you're linking to unsafe content.NFC & Wallet Hub
Windows Phone 8 will be using Near Field Communication technology in a big way, including scanning ads in magazine and tagging business cards. The most important use mentioned thus far is that of Microsoft Wallet Hub - a new piece of software equivalent to Apple's Passbook and Google Wallet, that allows you to use your credit and debit cards, as well as membership and loyalty cards via your mobile device.
Third party apps can drop coupons in your wallet; it can search for local deals like happy hours, you can even enter all your financial details and use the phone to buy bigger things should you wish. It also allows in-app purchases, which has potential to give a boost to the number of apps of its Marketplace.
Cross Compatibility
Microsoft has been talking up bringing mobile and PC devices closer together, so Windows Phone 8 will share its core principles and build with Windows 8, which means the OS can be scaled to various uses. This sort of compatibility looks like it'll be key, if Apple's Mountain Lion and iOS6 presentations were anything to go by.
Power
Microsoft Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore claimed that Windows Phone 8 would outperform leading Android handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One X, and the iPhone 4S. Bold claims indeed. Naturally, the new mobile OS supports multi-core processors, but it also supports DirectX, which hopefully will allow new handsets to map uncharted territory in the mobile gaming frontier. Belfiore said: “We're going to see some freakin' killer games this year. We will see more apps, bigger important apps coming faster and some unbelievably beautiful games.”
Business
Microsoft has a real tradition and heritage in producing solid business solutions for its computing platforms, and the company freely admits that it has holes to fill in this area. Details on Microsoft 'Secure Boot' and 'Company Hub' are thin on the ground, but Microsoft intends to invest a great deal into it's mobile business solutions for Windows Phone 8.
The bad news for Windows Phone 7 users...
Microsoft is pitching Windows Phone 8 as a massive technological shift from Windows Phone 7 which basically translates into the fact that the mobile OS update will not be compatible with existing Windows Phone 7 handsets. What Microsoft will be offering is the ability to add the new-look home screen with an upcoming Windows Phone 7.8 update, but if you want the full Windows Phone 8 experience you are going to have save up for the new handset.Android 4.1 Jelly Bean code released
Google has now released the source code for Android 4.1,
meaning mobile manufacturers like Samsung or LG can now get their
mitts on the anticipated update, and begin releasing updates for their
phones.
Google's Jean-Baptiste Queru confirmed that Google would be beaming Jelly Bean into the AOSP, with the inauspiscious name Android-4.1.1_r1.
When phones and tablets receive Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will be down to individual manufacturers. Now that they have the code, they can begin stretching their custom Android skins over Jelly Bean and making sure it works with any unique software they've chosen to pre-install.But I wouldn't hold your breath for updates any time soon. Android 4.0 (ICS) got its public release november last year and that version of Google's operating system is currently only on 10% of devices as manufacturers fail to release the new software in a timely fashion.
Based on that time frame, it could be March next year before Jelly Bean is on 10 per cent of Android devices. On that same form, I expect many smart phones and tablets will never get updated to Jelly Bean, and that manufacturers will drag their heels when it comes to confirming which phones will be eventually updated, and which will be abandoned.
Source: Cnet
Google's Jean-Baptiste Queru confirmed that Google would be beaming Jelly Bean into the AOSP, with the inauspiscious name Android-4.1.1_r1.
When phones and tablets receive Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will be down to individual manufacturers. Now that they have the code, they can begin stretching their custom Android skins over Jelly Bean and making sure it works with any unique software they've chosen to pre-install.But I wouldn't hold your breath for updates any time soon. Android 4.0 (ICS) got its public release november last year and that version of Google's operating system is currently only on 10% of devices as manufacturers fail to release the new software in a timely fashion.
Based on that time frame, it could be March next year before Jelly Bean is on 10 per cent of Android devices. On that same form, I expect many smart phones and tablets will never get updated to Jelly Bean, and that manufacturers will drag their heels when it comes to confirming which phones will be eventually updated, and which will be abandoned.
Source: Cnet
Monday, July 9, 2012
Windows 8 RTM Release date
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 8 will hit RTM (“release to manufacturing”) in the first week of August, with the next-gen OS expected to launch in late October. The news was announced at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference 2012 in Toronto this morning by CFO Tami Reller, the first time the company has officially detailed the OS’ release.
“Release To Manufacturing” means that Microsoft’s hardware partners will get their hands on the final version of the software, ready to load onto their new devices. Any subsequent software changes will be released as feature packs or patches, with RTM basically presenting a deadline for Microsoft’s software engineers to stop development work on the market-ready version.
Microsoft had aways said to expect Windows 8 in the second half of the year, but had been reluctant to pin the platform down any more than that. This summer, meanwhile, Apple will release its own next-gen OS in the shape of OS X Lion.
Sales estimates for Windows 8 machines are in the region of 375m new PCs in the space of the next year, according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. He described the OS launch as “the biggest deal” from Microsoft in the past 17 years.
Source: Slash Gear
PS3 CEX to DEX Conversion Method is Released!
That's Retail to Debug console conversion for those who aren't all
that up to speed on the PS3 technical speak. A tutorial has surfaced
within the walls of the Internet that details how to convert a retail
PS3 console to a debug one. If you're looking to make use of some of the
DEX only apps and tools, this will definitely be worth checking out.
The anonymous developer/writer/whatever you want to call him, posted the tutorial on PS3News earlier today. He says that everything will be in working order after the conversion from CEX to DEX, with the exception of access to PSN. Other PS3 users have confirmed that the tutorial is legit and working.
You can check the PS3 CEX to DEX tutorial out for yourself if you have a spare console lying around. As always, even though the tutorial has been confirmed to be working correctly you should keep in mind that you will be attempting this at your own risk. An incorrect move can render your PS3 console unusable. In Addition, the tutorial leaves no details on how to convert back to retail, so you may want to think twice before going through with this conversion process.
Source: CEX to DEX Tutorial
The anonymous developer/writer/whatever you want to call him, posted the tutorial on PS3News earlier today. He says that everything will be in working order after the conversion from CEX to DEX, with the exception of access to PSN. Other PS3 users have confirmed that the tutorial is legit and working.
You can check the PS3 CEX to DEX tutorial out for yourself if you have a spare console lying around. As always, even though the tutorial has been confirmed to be working correctly you should keep in mind that you will be attempting this at your own risk. An incorrect move can render your PS3 console unusable. In Addition, the tutorial leaves no details on how to convert back to retail, so you may want to think twice before going through with this conversion process.
Source: CEX to DEX Tutorial
Friday, July 6, 2012
Samsung galaxy note II soon??
More information surrounding the Galaxy Note II has emerged. MK Business News reports that Samsung will bump the screen size on the Galaxy Note II to 5.5-inches,
corroborating earlier reports. According to a source familiar with the
matter, the device will be unveiled at IFA 2012, due to start on August
31st in Berlin, and will be running the latest version of Android, Jelly
Bean.
The report goes on to say that the Note II will come with a quad-core processor and an upgraded camera, most likely in the 12- to 13-megapixel range. The screen may be seeing an increase to 5.5-inches, but the site notes that the actual size won’t be much bigger than the current Galaxy Note. That matches what GSMArena heard from a source not too long ago.
While the device will be shown off at IFA 2012, it isn’t expected to launch into retail until October. Previous reports have pointed towards an October launch, although more recently it was said that Samsung would be aiming for a September release ahead of the next iPhone. Previous rumors have also said the screen would use unbreakable plane technology, although it will supposedly be saved for another product down the road.
Source: Slash Gear
The report goes on to say that the Note II will come with a quad-core processor and an upgraded camera, most likely in the 12- to 13-megapixel range. The screen may be seeing an increase to 5.5-inches, but the site notes that the actual size won’t be much bigger than the current Galaxy Note. That matches what GSMArena heard from a source not too long ago.
While the device will be shown off at IFA 2012, it isn’t expected to launch into retail until October. Previous reports have pointed towards an October launch, although more recently it was said that Samsung would be aiming for a September release ahead of the next iPhone. Previous rumors have also said the screen would use unbreakable plane technology, although it will supposedly be saved for another product down the road.
Source: Slash Gear
Autonomous cars in the next 10 years?
Science fiction has prepared us for a plethora of transportation methods to look forward to in the future, and while flying cars
are still a ways off, the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism thinks that autonomous vehicles can hit the
country's roads as early as the 2020s. The automobiles won't be
completely self-driving but instead will have an "autopilot system" that
engages when driven onto specially designed expressways reserved for
similarly equipped vehicles. When the car nears its destination and
exits the expressway, it will be up the driver to navigate for the rest
of the trip.
The ministry will organize a study panel to begin in-depth discussions regarding self-controlled cars later this year. With Google and the state of Nevada already preparing for automated cars in the US, it'll be exciting to see which country will be the first to make drivers obsolete.
Source: The Verge
The ministry will organize a study panel to begin in-depth discussions regarding self-controlled cars later this year. With Google and the state of Nevada already preparing for automated cars in the US, it'll be exciting to see which country will be the first to make drivers obsolete.
Source: The Verge
A new PS3 Slim model??
Japanese site PocketNews (linked above) reports a new PS3 Slim model (CECH-4000 / CECH-4001x) has been spotted registered on the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) site.
While there is little information on the new SKU, the FCC ID is listed as AK8CBEH19C1 and rumors suggest the new PlayStation 3 model may feature a top-loading disc tray similar to the one on the PS2 Slim.
El33tOnline.com also points out that PS3 Firmware 4.20 slightly changed the wording on the XMB from ‘Eject Disc’ to ‘Remove Disc’ when you press Triangle to bring up a disc-based game’s option menu.. stating, "Sony released a PS2 Super Slim in 2008 that featured an internal power supply and was lighter than the original Slim model."
There quote, roughly translated:
"You think AK8CBEH19C1 is FCC ID, so CECH-4001x model number in North America, and appeared in the model number called CECH-4000B or CECH-4000A in the country.
From a position to paste the nameplate has been published, the shape of the body as a CECH-3000 of the current model is so different.
I hate cheesy so becomes at once when the design was a top-loading or in the cost down.
Below are pictures from the PDF files of the CECH-4001x label location, CECH-3000 model label the current location and CECHA00 first model label location.
Note the image is for the confirmation of the position and label body shape, size comparison can not be so disparate body size for each model."
As unearthed by NeoGAF, a potential new 4000 series – the CECH-4001x – could be yet another smaller and slimmer model of the current-gen console, following on from the previous PS3 Slim released in 2009.
Whilst Sony is widely believed to be working on a next-generation console the PS4, a cheaper PS3 could be seen as a way of tempting late adopters to purchase the system and increasing its lifespan.
It is reported that Sony could unveil the new super slim model at German games industry consumer event Gamescom next month.
however, as usual Sony has declined to comment.
While there is little information on the new SKU, the FCC ID is listed as AK8CBEH19C1 and rumors suggest the new PlayStation 3 model may feature a top-loading disc tray similar to the one on the PS2 Slim.
El33tOnline.com also points out that PS3 Firmware 4.20 slightly changed the wording on the XMB from ‘Eject Disc’ to ‘Remove Disc’ when you press Triangle to bring up a disc-based game’s option menu.. stating, "Sony released a PS2 Super Slim in 2008 that featured an internal power supply and was lighter than the original Slim model."
There quote, roughly translated:
"You think AK8CBEH19C1 is FCC ID, so CECH-4001x model number in North America, and appeared in the model number called CECH-4000B or CECH-4000A in the country.
From a position to paste the nameplate has been published, the shape of the body as a CECH-3000 of the current model is so different.
I hate cheesy so becomes at once when the design was a top-loading or in the cost down.
Below are pictures from the PDF files of the CECH-4001x label location, CECH-3000 model label the current location and CECHA00 first model label location.
Note the image is for the confirmation of the position and label body shape, size comparison can not be so disparate body size for each model."
The new release could be announced at Gamescom, according to reports
Sony is working on a new model for the PS3, a filing to the US Federal Communications Commission suggests.As unearthed by NeoGAF, a potential new 4000 series – the CECH-4001x – could be yet another smaller and slimmer model of the current-gen console, following on from the previous PS3 Slim released in 2009.
Whilst Sony is widely believed to be working on a next-generation console the PS4, a cheaper PS3 could be seen as a way of tempting late adopters to purchase the system and increasing its lifespan.
It is reported that Sony could unveil the new super slim model at German games industry consumer event Gamescom next month.
however, as usual Sony has declined to comment.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
CoolRunner 3 update and 'RATER feature'
Seems that the latest version of the CoolRunner 3
design is already being tested and they are happy with the results on
Trinity & Corona.
They also explaing the new RATER feature.
Here's their official statement:
"We are happy to announce that the new and latest version of the CoolRunner 3 design is now in the hands of a core group of testers and we are very happy with the results on Trinity & Corona.
The updated RGH3 is giving great timings on our test machines (both Trinity & Corona are glitching amazingly well (1,1,2,1,1,1,1,1,2,1…..).
We can also now tell you about the new RATER feature.
When hooked up to a new QSB system that we will show you soon and the new J-R programmer v2, the J-Runner software will automatically test your glitch settings for you giving an overall score in performance (this is fully automatic including console resets!)
There are several timing settings that we found to work across our test machines so we included them all on the CoolRunner v3 – so you can simply test each setting and stick with the best RATER score. The average timings can be taken over a few tests or hundreds – even thousands (example we tested a machine with 1500 and found its highest rater score to show that 83% of its glitches were in its very first glitch cycle!)
No more guess work
We will give you more info very soon, but we are gearing up ready for full production in the next few weeks.
Join IRC Channel #RGH3 For all the latest developments…"
Source Xecuter CoolRunner 3 Update & RATER Feature
They also explaing the new RATER feature.
Here's their official statement:
"We are happy to announce that the new and latest version of the CoolRunner 3 design is now in the hands of a core group of testers and we are very happy with the results on Trinity & Corona.
The updated RGH3 is giving great timings on our test machines (both Trinity & Corona are glitching amazingly well (1,1,2,1,1,1,1,1,2,1…..).
We can also now tell you about the new RATER feature.
When hooked up to a new QSB system that we will show you soon and the new J-R programmer v2, the J-Runner software will automatically test your glitch settings for you giving an overall score in performance (this is fully automatic including console resets!)
There are several timing settings that we found to work across our test machines so we included them all on the CoolRunner v3 – so you can simply test each setting and stick with the best RATER score. The average timings can be taken over a few tests or hundreds – even thousands (example we tested a machine with 1500 and found its highest rater score to show that 83% of its glitches were in its very first glitch cycle!)
No more guess work
We will give you more info very soon, but we are gearing up ready for full production in the next few weeks.
Join IRC Channel #RGH3 For all the latest developments…"
Source Xecuter CoolRunner 3 Update & RATER Feature
SEN Enabler & Disabler 4.21
Sony's optional 4.21 firmware update has released, Developer Nathan_r32_69 has released the SEN Enabler & Disabler 4.21. But that is not all, he has also included PKG created to be compatible with ReactPSN. and another great feature, he has added safety measures to prevent RSOD on your PS3.
"Following up on my SEN Enabler & Disabler [4.20], I upgraded them to 4.21 and 4.21 with ReactPSN compatibility, is not mandatory for log in SEN
It also includes a GUI for enabling PSN / SEN so if something is wrong it will restore your PS3 files preventing a RSOD on the PlayStation 3 console.
ALLOW SEN ACCESS - INSTALL ONLY PKG FOR YOUR CFW
SEN Enabler & Disabler [4.21]
This enable (4.21) or disable SEN access for your CFW, simply install *ONLY THE PKG FOR YOUR CFW* (CFW Kmeaw = PKG for Kmeaw) and run it in XMB, you will see the menu, first if you wish to continue choose "Yes" or if you wish exit to XMB choose "No".
If you continue program will ask you if you want enable fix, and for disable in this screen choose "No" and you will be able to disable fix. At the moment of enabling fix, it will create a backup of your dev_flash files to restore and prevent RSOD"
Questions/Answers
Q: Is this tool safe?
A: Yes. it is, this have a restore process if something goes wrong for prevent RSOD
Q: It works with all CFW?
A: Nop, only with CFW 3.55 and 3.56 (PKG precompiled and fixed)
Q: It works on OFW?
A: Nope, only for CFW
Q: I have RSOD/Black Screen, how can i solve it?
A: Reinstall your CFW in Recovery Mode
Q: Fix is already complete but i have an error while log in SEN
A: Go to Recovery Mode and choose Restore Default Settings, Rebuild Database and Restore File System. In some cases you need to change your login password
Q: It works with DRM dongles?
A: Yes, but you need to have dongle update 2.51 and not 2.70
Q: I have CFW Rebug but when PS3 starts shows Black Screen
A: Make sure you don´t have any spoof and Rebug Mode in Normal before installing, to fix Reinstall CFW from Recovery Menu
"Following up on my SEN Enabler & Disabler [4.20], I upgraded them to 4.21 and 4.21 with ReactPSN compatibility, is not mandatory for log in SEN
It also includes a GUI for enabling PSN / SEN so if something is wrong it will restore your PS3 files preventing a RSOD on the PlayStation 3 console.
ALLOW SEN ACCESS - INSTALL ONLY PKG FOR YOUR CFW
SEN Enabler & Disabler [4.21]
This enable (4.21) or disable SEN access for your CFW, simply install *ONLY THE PKG FOR YOUR CFW* (CFW Kmeaw = PKG for Kmeaw) and run it in XMB, you will see the menu, first if you wish to continue choose "Yes" or if you wish exit to XMB choose "No".
If you continue program will ask you if you want enable fix, and for disable in this screen choose "No" and you will be able to disable fix. At the moment of enabling fix, it will create a backup of your dev_flash files to restore and prevent RSOD"
Questions/Answers
Q: Is this tool safe?
A: Yes. it is, this have a restore process if something goes wrong for prevent RSOD
Q: It works with all CFW?
A: Nop, only with CFW 3.55 and 3.56 (PKG precompiled and fixed)
Q: It works on OFW?
A: Nope, only for CFW
Q: I have RSOD/Black Screen, how can i solve it?
A: Reinstall your CFW in Recovery Mode
Q: Fix is already complete but i have an error while log in SEN
A: Go to Recovery Mode and choose Restore Default Settings, Rebuild Database and Restore File System. In some cases you need to change your login password
Q: It works with DRM dongles?
A: Yes, but you need to have dongle update 2.51 and not 2.70
Q: I have CFW Rebug but when PS3 starts shows Black Screen
A: Make sure you don´t have any spoof and Rebug Mode in Normal before installing, to fix Reinstall CFW from Recovery Menu
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