The new G1 Google/Android phone?
I gotta admit, the Android interface is pretty sexy. The phone looks a little wack to me, so I think I’ll be waiting on the next Android phone to drop (should be soon). *Preparing myself to ditch the iPhone*
As you decide how to spend your Christmas money this year, you may want to consider the beautiful, groundbreaking Asus Eee PC personal laptop. What’s so special about it? It’s TINY. It has just a 7″ screen and weighs less than two pounds. Needless to say, it’s ultraportable. It comes loaded with a built-in webcam for all you iChat freaks, a Linux operating system, and up to 8 gigabytes of hard drive space. It’s perfect for anyone constantly on the go. I know I’ll be picking one up this holiday season…
For more information on the Asus Eee PC, log onto http://eeepc.asus.com/
I see where Bill Gates is going with this one. As you may or may not already know, Microsoft announced their new line up of Zune digital media players earlier this month. What you didn’t hear, though, is that they’re going to start branding certain players to certain musicians in an effort to boost sales of the devices and possibly grab some of Apple’s share in the digital music sales market. The first attempt: latin reggaeton duo Wisin Y Yandel.
The limited-edition Wisin & Yandel Zune device will hit Wal-Mart stores nationwide October 29, before the release of the duo’s new album, Los Extraterrestres, due November 6.
Featuring the new album, videos, exclusive pictures and customized packaging, the MP3 player is but one aspect of a multiplatform Microsoft promotion that targets a new Latin consumer at the same time it promotes a hip Latin act.
To all the reggaeton lovers out there, let us know what you think!
Introducing the beautiful 8-inch touchscreen GPS system named the “Gorilla.” Manufactured by Sanyo, the device–which also sports a 30GB hard drive and dual TV turners–keeps you on track with 3D directions, as well as traffic updates, and even cute little tips for reducing your carbon emissions. The navigator hits stores in Japan on 11/26 for roughly $2,000. (¥226,000) Start saving…
Halo 3 the final chapter in the groundbreaking “Halo” trilogy, is set to shatter day-one entertainment sales records when it is released worldwide on Tuesday, September 25, 2007.
In Halo 3, the third installment of the landmark “Halo” trilogy and hugely anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Halo 2, people everywhere can take on the role of Master Chief™ and experience Master Chief’s greatest battle as he launches an epic mission to stop the Covenant, destroy the impending Flood threat and ultimately save mankind. In this third chapter of the “Halo” trilogy, Master Chief returns to face his greatest challenge as he readies himself for a final battle that’s destined to seal his place in history.
Halo 3 was created by legendary developer Bungie Studios and exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. Halo 3 will set a new standard for interactive storytelling and social gaming by engaging consumers worldwide in the epic battle of Master Chief to save humankind.
Halo 2 generated a record-setting $125 million (U.S.) in sales within the first 24 hours and changed the way people think about interactive entertainment. Three years later, it remains the most-played game on Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE® online gaming and entertainment network, with nearly 1 billion hours of online gaming logged to date.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas honored Xbox 360’s Halo by immortalizing Master Chief as the first video game character to be enshrined in the world famous attraction’s 250-year history. The impressively life-sized figure of Halo’s Master Chief was revealed to the world by song writer and bass player Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy at an official unveiling ceremony.
“For me, the launch of Halo 3 will be the entertainment event of the year. It will be as big as or bigger than any of the summer’s movie blockbusters,” said Wentz. “Master Chief is as much of a hero today as characters like Spiderman, Frodo and Luke Skywalker were for previous generations.”
Master Chief stands at an impressive 7’2” tall, with an approximate finished weight of 275 lbs. A total of 10 studio artists worked on the massive figure, dedicating an estimated 892 man-hours for the finalization of the stoic soldier. Total man-hours included 687 hours for sculpting, 168 hours for molding, and 37 hours for painting. Materials included over 1,000 pounds of clay.
“Master Chief is the first computer gaming personality immortalized by Madame Tussauds in our 250 year history - recognizing the ‘celebrity’ of the Halo series that we had to capture”, commented Adrian Jones, General Manager for Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
Visitors to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas will have the opportunity to see the massive figure up close and personal before the most anticipated game release of 2007 – Halo 3, scheduled for September 25, 2007. Master Chief will be stationed at the attraction’s front entrance area – providing guests with a “disarming” greeting at the door. With its towering presence, this newest attraction at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is sure to bring out the most devoted fan base – Halo Nation, for a personal look and photo with their iconic hero. As is Madame Tussauds standard operating procedure, guests will be able to interact with the figure for photos and a close-up look at the artistic details that bring this digital game world hero to life.
In addition to getting their picture taken with the legendary Master Chief at Madame Tussauds, Halo 3 fans will have the opportunity to purchase an array of Halo licensed products, at the Madame Tussauds Las Vegas location in addition to other gaming, specialty, and traditional retailers courtesy of Microsoft’s exclusive Halo 3 licensing agent 20th Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising.
Finally Electronic Arts has some of its much-anticipated games available for Mac…
Four titles are available now for order: Battlefield 2142, Need Speed for Carbon, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars (trailers of which are available on Apple’s website) are the “first games ever” published by EA for Mac OS X. The games are now available for order via the Apple Store and at Apple’s retail stores nationwide later this month.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08 and Madden NFL 08 can be pre-ordered now.
EA’s games, however, are not native Mac applications, but instead use the Cider Portability engine, this allows Windows games to be run on Intel Mac. The games may not run at full native speed, and may exhibit other issues, as noted by other Cider gaming conversions.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Harry’s fifth year at Hogwarts is shaping up to be his most exciting yet. Fearing that Hogwarts’ venerable Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, is lying about the return of Voldemort in order to undermine his power, Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge appoints a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher to keep watch over Dumbledore and the students. But Professor Dolores Umbridge’s ministry-approved course leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared, so Hermione, Ron and Harry form “Dumbledore’s Army” with the goal of preparing themselves and other courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that looms against Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
What starts in the city is settled in the canyons as Need for Speed Carbon immerses you in the world’s most dangerous and adrenaline-filled form of street racing. You and your crew must race in an all-out war for the city, risking everything to take over your rivals’ neighborhoods one block at a time. As the police turn up the heat, the battle ultimately shifts to Carbon Canyon, where territories and reputations can be lost on every perilous curve.
Earth, 2142. As a new ice age depletes the planet’s resources, two massive multinational coalitions wage a brutal war for the only cause that matters—survival. Armed with a devastating arsenal of futuristic weaponry and gear, including active camouflage, EMP grenades, and sentry guns, plus Battle Walkers and vast airborne bases called Titans, you must coordinate the efforts of your teammates to win the war for Earth’s last fragile pieces of livable land. With extensive improvements to the groundbreaking Battlefield 2(TM) ranking and upgrade system and the new Titan gameplay mode, Battlefield 2142 brings the franchise’s award-winning online warfare into a harsh and desperate future.
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars
The year is 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning of the Third Tiberium War and the long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-Time Strategy franchise of all time. Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars unveils the future of RTS gaming by bringing you back to where it all began: the Tiberium Universe. With the corrupt substance Tiberium blanketing most of the Earth, the infamous Kane is back to lead his Brotherhood of Nod in a massive global assault on the Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and the few remaining livable Blue Zones left on the planet. Only you can stop him. Featuring state-of-the-art next-generation graphics, an epic story, and truly innovative features such as the ability to transform online battles into a spectator sport, Command & Conquer is about to reinvent RTS gaming … again. Welcome back, Commander.
In addition to the games, other EA titles available for Mac include The Sims 2, The Sims 2 Open for Business, The Sims 2 Pets, The Sims 2 Nightlife, The Sims 2 University, The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff, The Sims 2 Seasons, and The Sims 2 Life Stories.
Apple revealed a serious iPod upgrade Wednesday morning, and even tossed a fresh player into the lineup.
The new mainline iPod, now called the classic, offers a top-heavy 160GB of storage, unthinkable just a few years ago. “The first iPod put 1,000 songs in your pocket — this new iPod classic can put 40,000 songs in your pocket,” said Steve Jobs.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Apple unveiling Wednesday is just like the iPhone, the iPod Touch. Users of the iPod touch will enjoy a sensitive widescreen and easy finger-touch navigation of music, photos, movies, television shows, and other media. Another extra touch involves Cover Flow, a highly visual, album-based scroll that makes browsing a more dynamic experience. That feature is also available on other iPods, as well as the iPhone, though nano users must use the scroll wheel to sift through the covers.
Additionally, users will enjoy embedded WiFi connectivity, a first for the iPod. That means realistic internet surfing on a Safari browser, and access to offerings like YouTube, Google, and a myriad of other destinations. “The iPod touch is a landmark iPod, ushering in a whole new generation of features based on its revolutionary multi-touch interface and built-in WiFi wireless networking,” said Steve Jobs during the unveiling. So, upon entering a Starbucks location, owners of the iPhone and iPod touch will gain instant wireless access to the iTunes Store, without a login requirement or connection fee. The gratis access will initially roll in New York and Seattle in early October, and gradually spread across other US-based locations through 2008.
The iPod nano has now been converted to accommodate video playback. The updated player sacrifices the narrower shape of the previous nano to accommodate a broader screen. The result is a more stout device, and a larger, 2-inch display. That introduces playback of movies, television shows, and other video assets, and also creates a more dynamic interface for music, photos, contacts, and other non-video materials. “We’ve taken the most popular music player in the world and added stunning video playback,” said Steve Jobs.
As usual, Apple timed the releases to perk excitement among holiday buyers. In that light, Apple is dropping the price of its 8GB iPhone from $599 to $399 for the holiday period, a move that will make the device more tempting for cost-conscious buyers. The 4GB iPhone is being discontinued.
The 160GB player retails for $349, while an 80GB device is offered for $249. A 4GB version is available for $149, and an 8GB player retails for $199.
The upper-level player comes in a number of colors, including silver, black, blue, green, and a (Product) Red special edition.
Rumor has it there is a new iPod coming out…
…so don’t even think about buying an iPod between now and Sept. 5. Apple has invited the press to a “special event” next week in San Francisco. And as usual, Apple won’t say what it plans to announce. Or much of anything.
The invitation, titled “The beat goes on,” includes an image of a man, in silhouette, dancing with an iPod on the cover of an album displayed in the style of Apple’s “Cover Flow” feature, which allows users to flip through their music on their iPhones or desktop computers.
What else do I know? Apple’s new iPod, or iPods, could include many of the features introduced with Apple’s iPhone, such as a large, touch-sensitive display, which isn’t available on today’s iPods (unless you count the iPhone). And it could sport an aluminum skin, to better match the metal and glass sheathed iPhones and iMacs introduced over the past few months.
Under its shiny new skin, new hardware and software, such as a slimmed down version of Apple’s OS X operating system and a flash memory drive, instead of the current iPod’s mechanical hard drive, could keep the new device thin and light. And if Apple jams a Wi-Fi receiver into the device the new software could allow the iPod to include the ability to browse the Web and send and receive e-mail.
But in truth, Apple could be introducing anything music related. Jobs once summoned the press to Cupertino to cover the surprise launch of a set of iPod speakers. Keep it locked on killedthat.com for the latest updates on the new iPod.
LG, the company behind the Chocolate Phone, is set to unleash a sexy new cell phone in the UK dubbed the “Viewty“. The Viewty, or KU990, features a beautiful touch screen interface and a five-megapixel camera (amazing considering most phones these days are shipped with a 1.3 or 2.0 megapixel lens). And get this: you can upload the videos you take directly to Youtube.
The camera on the back comes with a Schneider Kreuznach lens, autofocus and manual focus, image stabilization and LED photo light, and can shoot video at up to 120 frames per second.
While we haven’t received any more technical specs on the phone, we’ve been told that the device will debut on the UK’s 3 network. Pricing TBA.
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