OnLive – The PS3, XBOX and WII killer?
March 26th, 2009 admin
As Ps3, XBOX and Wii wrestles for the console gaming domination, her comes a new pint size contender. Palo Alto introduces Onlive gaming service. With the use of their small device almost the size of nintendo DS, you can plug in to your broadband and tv. Then, you’re ready to play any game you want available in their online catalog. No need to buy DVD or Blu ray discs that will clutter your home. The games can also be played on any platform from windows to mac and even the small netbook.
Unfortunately, the quality of the game depends on your broadband connection. Sudden internet hiccups can ruin your gameplay, it’s just as bad as coitus interruptus. No word how much the device cost and their subscription service would be. Just watch out for it.
OnLive also includes some features you might associate more with your DVR than with a gaming console, including a Replay feature that lets you save the last ten seconds of your gameplay, and send it to your friends.
PC gamers aren’t left out, either: OnLive’s service can be accessed with a browser plugin from either Mac or PC platforms, works identically to the TV version, and has hardware requirements so low you’ll be able, the company boasts, to play the most advanced of games on a $300 netbook.
OnLive has already signed deals with an impressive range of partners — including EA, Take-Two, and Ubisoft — and promises to have an up-to-the-minute selection of games when the service launches. Along with Burnout and Crysis, we spotted Grand Theft Auto IV, LEGO Batman, and Mirror’s Edge among the games on offer, although the lineup will likely change before the service launches.
Source: http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/new-tech-could-make-consoles-obsolete/1299562
Tags: Onlive console vs xbox, ps3, wii
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Space Photography with only $80 camera and latex balloons
March 25th, 2009 admin
The Meoteotik team at IES La Bisbal school in Catalonia is comprised of four students namely Gerard Marull Paretas, Sergi Saballs Vila, Marta Gasull Morcillo and Jaume Puigmiquel Casamort. The Four students under the guidance of their teacher Jordi Fanals Oriol has achieved what seems to be impossible. They managed to take photos of the Earth’s Stratosphere with a $80 Nikon camera suspended on two latex balloons with electronic sensors.
To make the project possible, they used latex balloons filled with helium enough to carry the camera and sensors. They only expected the balloon to go up to 30,000ft, they were surprised that the balloon exceeded the expected altitude. They tracked the balloon’s location with the help of Google Earth and the radio receiver. Finally the balloon went down after exceeding 100,000ft. To their luck, the sensors and memory card was still working when they found it after 10km drive.
Come to think of it, just imagine how much money NASA spent to accomplish that feat. Nobody should try messing with the balloon or you might find yourself on the earth’s stratosphere.
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John Mayer got dumped for being such a “Twit”
March 24th, 2009 admin
I’m not really a fan of John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston but I find the nature of their break-up rather interesting. It was reported that they broke up over his twitter obssession. There’s no official news about the said breakup. Anyway I checked out John Mayer’s Twitter and he’s pretty active in twittering.
Can’t blame Twitter for being so damn addicting compared to banging Jennifer Aniston. Maybe the guy’s looking for an easy way out instead of coming up with creative excuses that he’s tired of banging her and in the market for some fresh lay.
John Mayer’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/johncmayer
Tags: jennifer aniston and john mayer break upPeople claiming to be friends of the actress have told Star magazine that she finished the affair after discovering Mayer, 31, spent hours on the networking website, despite telling her he was too busy to get in touch with her.
The pair started dating in April 2008, but have broken up several times. However, they appeared inseparable at the Oscars last month.A source claimed Aniston decided Mayer was not committed enough to her and called time on their romance having found hourly updates on his Twitter page.
The source said: “John suddenly stopped calling her or returning her emails and when she would finally catch up with him, he’d say: ‘I’ve been so busy with work. I’m sorry I haven’t had time to call you back.”Even so, shortly after Aniston’s call, Mayer’s Twitter update read: ‘This heart didn’t come with instructions.’
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Asus Airo – An Origami Folding Laptop
March 24th, 2009 admin
Looks like Asus got fed up of releasing gazillions of cumbersome Asus Eeepc models. They finally decided to come up with a totally different model. Check out the Asus Airo, the origami inspired folding laptop. It’s sliding keyboard enables ventilations to the laptop. To make this even more tempting, the price is much more affordable compared to other ultra-slim laptop such as Macbook Air and Dell’s Adamo. The estimated price range of Asus Airo is between $1,000 and $1,500. The target date for commercial release would be at September and October. No word about the specs, but I’ll post it up soon.
Asus Airo Concept Video
Despite it’s ergonomic design, it looks delicate enough to make you wonder it’s longevity. I hate to imagine accidentally dropping this and scatters into gazillion pieces.
Source:
http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2009/03/23/asus-airo-priced-and-dated/
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Blog Feature – Dosh Dosh
March 24th, 2009 admin
Few years ago when I was new at Make money online niche, I came across the dosh dosh blog. I remember reading the blog religiously and learning everything I need to know about monetizing sites online. What made this site unique is Maki’s clever use of icons with anime girls in it.
The dosh dosh got chockful of information every webmaster would find helpful in Make Money Online niche. Usually the tips he write about are the principles and philosophy in online marketing. For absolute newbies, they might be a little lost. Just dig deeper in previous articles that contains step by step guides.
The Controversy
Like every major blogs, Dosh Dosh has it’s own share of controversy. Few years ago the controversy erupted in the MMO blogosphere when Socialseo call out on Maki’s website for copying their content. While it can be disputed that it might be just a coincidence. Only the two them can settle that.
Blog entry here: http://www.socialseo.com/doshdosh-com-copies-us-but-im-not-flattered.html
BLOG URL: http://www.doshdosh.com/
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