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Make GIFs From Your iPhone With Giffer iPhone App

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 03:48 AM PST

Introducing a new iPhone app, called, Giffer, by which you can the next hit animated .gif for internet laughs, and also you can chain photographs together to create those animated favorites. While you can't take photographs from Giffer!, you can choose from several pics in your library to link together a series of images for quick animations which can be shared to Facebook, Twitter, or copied to the clipboard for easy pasting into MMS or an online message board.

FEATURES:
★ Copy and paste images from Safari or other apps
★ Control your animation’s frame speed, loop mode, and choose a background color (for animations that contain different sized images)
★ Re-order or delete animation frames at will
★ Rad, clean user interface
★ Label and save your animations in your GIF library for later sharing

SHARING FEATURES:
★ SMS/MMS (by copy/pasting into the iPhone’s Messages app)
★ Facebook
★ Twitter
★ Tumblr
★ Email

Through Giffer iPhone app, the animations are super easy to create, all you have to do is, simply add photos from the library, adjust a few settings like frame delay and background color, give your .gif a name, and you are off watching your creation in a mobile theatre.

Giffer! is only a $1.99 in the App Store.

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GAEMS G155 Portable Gaming Case

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 02:44 AM PST

Mobile Console Gaming and Entertainment System release GAEMS G155 which is a self-contained mobile gaming environment that lets you stay in the action when you’re on the move.GAEMS Xbox 360 traveling case gets sleek redesign and still won’t help you spell correctly……


GAEMS console-carrying case looked more like a giant lunch box than a solution to your portable gaming needs. If you’re still interested in bringing your Xbox 360 on the road, the company has redesigned the case and it now supports the fat and slim versions of the 360 and even the PS3-skinny. What’s new in this compact carrying case is the fact there’s actually room to store the console, controllers and power brick. It comes bundled with a remote, HDMI cable and power supply to power the speakers and LED screen.

The GAEMS G155 is available for pre-order now and it’s super-easy to reserve one of your very own. Simply register your account, add a G155 to your shopping cart, and check out. You will also receive a $20 bonus discount for pre-registering before April 20, 2011. Orders and payments will be processed starting after April 20, 2011. G155 is a self-contained mobile gaming environment that lets you stay in the action when you’re on the move. Just strap in your gaming console, store your accessories, select your favorite games, and you’re good to go. The G155′s integrated LED HD display, stereo speakers and dual headphone jacks will immerse you in your favorite game.

G155 have integrated 15.5-inch LED HD display with HDMI connection lets you catch every detail of your favorite games and movies and integrated stereo speakers and dual 3.5 mm headphone jacks allow you to blast the sound or keep it to yourself.This rugged case protects all your gaming gear from minor impacts.Lightweight design complies with TSA regulations and airline carry-on guidelines.


Features :

  • Integrated CPT 15.5-inch HD 720p (EL-WLED) 1366 x 768 resolution
  • Draw-down latches with TSA compatable lock anchors
  • 3W stereo speakers
  • power HDMI in  3.5mm stereo headphone jacks
  • includes one HDMI cable
  • 100-240v AC power cord and transformer to power the display
  • includes one credit card size remote control for volume, brightness, onscreen menu
  • adjustable 2-inch wide webbing with velcro accomodates for all 3 game consoles
  • Includes  accessory bags to store and secure game console power transformer/cords and game controller
  • includes (1) DVD sleeve that stores 4 game discs
  • UL, CE, FCC, EMC Certified
  • 22.5″W x 17″H x 9″D 1C brown corrugated ISTA 3A
  • Approx 9lbs (4.53 kg) not including console and accessories
  • Controls: Volume up/down, brightness up/down, menu, power on/off
  • Durable polypropylene case protects your unit anywhere you go featuring a comfort grip rubber handle.


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Sources :engadget.com,projectgaems.com

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Download K-Lite Codec Pack 6.9.5 Update

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 02:42 AM PST

There is an update pack available that upgrades version 6.9.0 of the codec pack to version 6.9.5. It contains updates for MPC-HC, ffdshow, MediaInfo, and Lagarith. KLCP gets updated frequently. However, there may be worthwhile updates to some of the included components in between the regular releases of KLCP. The update pack below can be used to keep your current installation up-to-date.

Changelog:

* Updated Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.5.0.2827
* Updated ffdshow to revision 3760
* Updated Lagarith to version 1.3.22
* Updated MediaInfo to version 0.7.41+

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WowWee Light Strike

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 01:58 AM PST

WowWee relase Light Strikers which makes laser tag look more like Paper Jamz,but better.WowWee is trying to bring back the fad with a vengeance with the Light Strike laser gun kits and the weapon is fully customizable with a fingerprint identification……

Carrying over the Paper Jamz aesthetic, Light Strike aims to bring video game action into the real-world with a set of laser tag guns and accessories that sport fingerprint ID, long-range LED targeting, built-in health and ammo meters and the ability to play with up to four teams of unlimited size. The game’s stable of weapons includes Light Strike‘s signature gun, the Assault Striker a machine gun bipod with recoil action, a scope attachment with 100-foot range and a grenade launcher that can shoot groups of enemies down in a single shot.

Light Strike is a toy that brings video game action in the real world  live and in color! Conquer individual challenges, play one-on-one or create the ultimate team battle with unlimited players.  Interactive light and sound effects put you in the middle of the fight!  Strikers are fully customizable built-in weapon choices and separate attachments that give you a tactical advantage.With its team play abilities, performance and more, the laser tag game of the 80′s is coming back with a vengeance. Light Strike will be available later this year, in time for boys everywhere to ask for these on their Holiday wish list.Light Strike is set for an August 2011 launch with guns starting at about $40.


Features :

  • Unlimited Players and up to 4 teams at a time, each with their own color ID used to blast opponents
  • Super thin, exquisitely detailed strikers feature "Touch Tech" activation
  • Practice blast skills with included light-up and sound FX Target
  • Fully customizable- play how you want!
  • One-on-one matches or ultimate team battles
  • Accessories include Targets, Body Vests, Scopes and more

Sources :engadget.com,toyxplosion.com

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Dell Inspiron Duo Convertible Tablet for Just $399

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 12:59 AM PST

Microsoft Store has offering the Dell Inspiron Duo convertible tablet netbook with save up to $150. This Dell netbook is selling for $399, while the normal price is $549. While there aren't many convertible tablets for that price, it's still a lot of money for a computer that's really no larger or more powerful than an average netbook — especially one that weighs 3.4 pounds and gets just 2.5 hours of battery life.

The computer features a 10.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel capacitive multitouch display, a 1.5 GHz Intel Atom N550 processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 320GB, 7200 RPM hard drive. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium, has a 4 cell battery, a 1MP camera, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and 802.11b/g/n WiFi.

The Dell Inspiron Duo convertible tablet netbook is powered by a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor, Intel NM10 Express chipset, 2GB DDR3 memory, and 320GB hard drive (SATA, 7200rpm) with Windows 7 Home Premium OS pre-loaded. Dimensions of Dell Inspiron Duo are 11.22 x 7.66 x 1.13 inches and weight 1.53 kg.

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Foxconn SZ-901 Intel 945GSE 10.1-inch Netbook On Sale for $199.99

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 12:47 AM PST

Newegg has started selling Foxconn SZ-901 for just $199.99. Buyer will be getting a 10.1 inch LED back light LCD with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution. The Foxconn SZ-901 netbook is boasts a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, Intel 945GSE and Intel ICH7M chipset, an Intel GMA 950 graphics chip, a 1GB DDR2 667/533 SO-DIMM, and a 160GB HDD.

Features:

Support Windows XP, Linux FoxOS Optional, mini-PCIE interface, WCDMA or TD or EV-DO 2000, SIM card slot is accessible in battery compartment

CPU Type: Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz)

South Bridge: Intel ICH7M

FSB: 533 MHz

Wide Screen Support: Yes

Screen Resolution: 1024 x 600

Screen Features: LED backlight panel, clear type, 5.3mm

Onboard Video: Integrated Card

Dimensions of Foxconn SZ-901 are 9.96 x 7.4 x 0.39 – 1.11 inches and weight 2.43 lbs.

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Amazon Eve: Super Tall Model Hopes to Win Guinness World Record

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 11:56 PM PST

At 6 feet 8 inches, model Amazon Eve is set to take her career to new heights. The Guiness Book of World Records certified “World’s Tallest Model” (who also makes money working as a dominatrix) was at the Playboy Mansion for a party last week where “the bunnies sized me up and treated my body like a stripper pole!”

The Federation of World Records has recognized her as the tallest, prettiest lady of the land and the Guinness World Records folks will take a good look at her next month.

But Amazon Eve’s not worried. She remarked, “They are going to measure me at morning, noon and night, so we’ll see. However, the previous record holder is 6 foot 4, so it looks good.”

David Moye writes that 30 percent of Amazon Eve’s income comes from modeling gigs — she also does some wrestling and acting on the side, and is trained as a paralegal.

She said, “Mainstream modeling wants you small and weak,” adding, “I’m plus-sized and I’m thin and super-fit. I’d like to homogenize what ‘sexy’ means. It’s not just what’s on a magazine cover.”

She recently visited the Playboy mansion and told Fox News, “Sure I would do Playboy. I would need to reduce my muscle mass and soften up a bit, but Hefner is the only one I would pose nude for, because he does it so tastefully.”

Take a look at some videos of Amazon Eve.

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TwelveSouth Magic Wand

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 11:44 PM PST

Twelve South introduced MagicWand, that connects the Apple Magic Trackpad to the Apple Wireless Keyboard.Mac users can fully utilize Apple's multi-touch gesture technology with an iMac, MacBook or Mac home theater by MagicWand……

TwelveSouth MagicWand is a simple  aluminum-colored plastic rail that holds your Wireless Keyboard and MagicTrackpad together, securely, without adding a bulky frame or changing the overall size or appearance of either. MagicWand is almost exactly the length of a Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad placed side-by-side, and is shaped like a tube with the top sliced off.Multi-touch gestures are a big part of the charm of iPad and key to the future of Mac desktops. MagicWand helps you make the most of that finger tapping, swiping technology by partnering your keyboard with the trackpad. Everyday tasks like editing and renaming family pictures in iPhoto no longer require a reach across the desk. With MagicWand, the only thing to pick up and position while using a Mac are your hands.

TwelveSouth could have stopped here, which would have resulted in a setup that's stable on a desk or other flat surface. But if you pick up the entire contraption by the keyboard the Magic Trackpad can rotate independently about 20 or 30 degrees; if you pick it up by the trackpad, the Wireless Keyboard rotates a bit more thanks to its heavier weight. So the company has included a thin, aluminum-colored piece of plastic with an H-shaped profile. TwelveSouth calls this the H-beam Stabilizer and it slides between the two devices, essentially locking them together. With the H-beam in place the setup is considerably more solid.

If you like a clean, tidy work environment, MagicWand is a must-have. It's a snap (literally) to set up, and you can position the trackpad on either side of your keyboard (lefty's rejoice). You will now have the ultimate keyboard before you, one that lets you type, click, scroll and swipe.Use your Mac to browse the web and stream videos and movies from sites like Hulu and YouTube? Imagine doing all that with a one-piece keyboard and trackpad in your hands. With MagicWand you can. A nifty H-beam keeps the keyboard in-line with the trackpad so you can use your MagicWand kit on any surface including your lap or the armrest on the recliner. Your new keyboard is free to roam.

TwelveSouth also includes a small piece of grey silicone called the T-pad Insert to fill the bit of space between the H-beam and the MagicWand itself. This piece is a thoughtful touch that makes the package look much more polished.Once all three pieces are installed, you barely even notice the MagicWand is there. You can see a tiny sliver of it along the top edge of the keyboard and trackpad and of course you see the H-beam and the piece of grey silicone.TwelveSouth has done an excellent job of matching the finish and design of Apple's devices. The setup is also surprisingly stable.

When you set up your MagicWand you can position the trackpad opposite your mousing hand  and use the mouse and trackpad at the same time. Swipe, pinch and gesture on the trackpad. Use the mouse for more precise actions like drawing and painting. It's the best of both worlds.

Key Facts:

  • Connect Apple’s Magic Trackpad to Apple Wireless Keyboard creating one device
  • Position Magic Trackpad on the left or right
  • Combine with mouse or tablet for two-handed control of creative apps

A couple drawbacks to joining your keyboard and trackpad together like this. The first is that, since both the Wireless Keyboard and the Magic Trackpad have their battery compartment on the left and their power button on the right, each device will have one of the two blocked. This is only a minor inconvenience when it comes to the blocked battery compartment, given how infrequently you need to change the batteries on the two devices the MagicWand is easy enough to remove and reinstall. But if you regularly power down your keyboard or trackpad, doing so is more of a hassle when using the MagicWand.

Magic Trackpad doesn't have a traditional trackpad button, it does indeed support physical clicking each of the trackpad's two front feet has a button built into it so when you press down on the trackpad, one or both of those buttons is depressed. But when the Magic Trackpad is attached to the Wireless Keyboard using the MagicWand, the H-beam Stabilizer dampens the trackpad's movement on the edge closest to the keyboard. So if the trackpad is positioned to the right of the keyboard, you must press a bit more firmly to get a click in the lower-left corner; if the trackpad is to the left of the keyboard, you must press more firmly to get a click in the lower-right corner.



Sources :macworld.com,twelvesouth.com

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Archos Arnova

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 11:42 PM PST

Archos Arnova is ready to exterminate your clock radio and yourSqueezebox too, it’s a cheap web radio player with speakers, also supports Web TV channels. Archos Arnova is a fancy clock radio with a 3.5-inch touchscreen in the middle plus the ability to connect to 12,000 streaming radio stations and 1,500 web TV channels……

Arnovs web radio & TV offers a great quality of reception for your radio stations as the stream com directly from Internet, a wonderful sound and a huge choice of stations.You will definitely replace your standard FM radio device or alarm clock with Arnova.If you want to listen to your favorite radio stations no need to spend time to search for the best signal like you do with regular FM radio receivers, most of the stations are already preselected in the Arnova web radio & TV. Just pick the one you want and enjoy the high quality sound thanks to the two speakers. Additionally you will discover many web TV channels and podcasts from your country as well as for around. And if you want to wake up to your favorite news radio station or a web TV channel every morning, just set up the alarm clock function and wake up every morning with a smile.

Features :

  • More than 12,000 high quality web radio stations worldwide
  • More than 1,500 web TV channels and podcasts worldwide
  • High quality reception compared to standard FM radio receivers
  • Great sound with the two built-in stereo speakers
  • Alarm clock function with multiple alarms
  • Supports all the major video file formats: AVI, MPEG-4, FLV
  • Supports all the major audio file formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC

The Arnova web radio & TV opens up a brand new way to listen to the radio. Even if you don't have a good quality signal for traditional radio, you can enjoy thousands of radio stations with the Arnova web radio & TV: news, weather and all kinds of music.Just connect the device to your WiFi network and enjoy the radio in high quality. The small form factor of the product lets it fit easily in a kitchen or on a bedside table. But don't underestimate the sound quality the two built-in speakers deliver a high-quality sound very surprising for a such small product. If you're comfortably installed on your couch no need to move to change the station or to change the sound volume just press the right button on the remote control.

With the Arnova web radio & TV hundreds of web radio stations from all over the world arrive right to any room of your home, you just need a WiFi connection. Watch the latest music clips or watch the news on the 3.5-inch screen quietly laid down on a couch or even in your back yard.Play all the popular video file types thanks to the Arnova web radio & TV wide range of video format compatibility. Relive those special occasions and share memories with family and friends with your photos displayed on the Arnova web radio & TV.A major function is the alarm clock. Now you can wake up to your favorite web radio station, web TV or even with one of your MP3 music files. Just set up the alarm and decide what you prefer, it's up to you!

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Somali Pirates Seize a Yacht, the Quest With 4 Americans on Board

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 11:13 PM PST

U.S. officials confirmed that a yacht with four Americans aboard has been seized by Somali pirates in the waters of the Indian Ocean. The yacht is about 58 ft in size and belongs to Jean and Scott Adam, who have been sailing the boat around the world for the past seven years. The advocacy group Ecoterra International says its monitoring of regional maritime activity off the coast of East Africa indicates four Americans aboard the yacht S/V Quest were seized by pirates 240 nautical miles off the coast of Oman.

It is not clear whether the Adams — who were on a worldwide cruise — are onboard.

The U.S. military is prepared to intervene in the situation if necessary, said Rear Adm. Charles Gaouette, deputy commander of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain.

Jean and Scott Adam — along with two other unidentified Americans — were attacked by pirates in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Somalia.

The U.S. military is weighing a response, a spokesman told The Associated Press on Saturday.

“We’re aware of the situation and we continue to monitor it,” the military spokesman said.

There have been no reports of a ransom request.

The Adams have been sailing around the world for more than six years on their yacht, the Quest, according to a website the couple has, detailing their journey.

“Another aspect of our travels is friendship evangelism – that is, finding homes for thousands of Bibles,” the website states.

The couple belongs to a yacht club in Marina Del Rey, Calif.

“We were so unhappy being ‘dirt dwellers’ during our time in the States that another floating abode had to be acquired,” Jean Adam wrote on the site.

A post earlier this year said they would refuel in Djibouti waters, another pirate flash point.

“Djibouti is a big refueling stop,” said the post, which is not dated. “I have no idea what will happen in these ports, but perhaps we’ll do some local touring.”

“If the owners are onboard, it would be a sad log for the couple on their seven-year world journey,” Ecoterra International, a piracy tracking group, said.

Piracy has flourished off the coast of Somalia, which has not had an effective government for two decades. In April 2009, pirates seized the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama, leading to a standoff in the Indian Ocean.

U.S. forces moved to rescue American Capt. Richard Phillips after seeing a pirate aiming a weapon on his back, officials said at the time. Three pirates were killed and one was arrested.

The Somali man arrested was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison.

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Lenovo LePad Coming In June

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 10:59 PM PST

Lenovo Lepad is a 10 inch Android tablet which the company plans to offer first in its home Market of china, but now Lenovo have announced that LePad will be available worldwide in June 2011.LePad will also available in China in late March and the rest of the world in May…….

Lenovo plans on selling its LePad tablet worldwide in June, but will first launch the device in China at the end of March. Lenovo‘s first tablet computer LePad was unveiled in January during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The device is built with 10.1-inch screen that runs the Android 2.2 OS on a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.LePad is available in four stylish colors with two different textures: scarlet, white, brown leather textured and black leather textured. The 10.1-inch widescreen and rich high definition LePad slate runs in landscape and portrait modes for giving users the ability to consume content such as video, surf the Internet, access social networks from their fingertips, as well as tap out messages and email.

LePad also  has a front camera for taking pictures or video chat.Starting with an attractive 4-pane easy to use interface and a distinctive Lenovo developed push service that gives you your email, news, and other content in real time, eliminating the need to constantly open a browser and log in. Lenovo plans for LePad to support Adobe Flash Player 10.1 to provide users an uncompromised web browsing experience.Lenovo said the device would be priced between $399 and $449. But at the time, the company was still unsure whether it would sell the product outside of China.

Lenovo is the world’s fourth largest PC maker and dominates the Chinese market. Recently it has began developing products in the emerging areas of tablets and smartphones. Last month the company established a new business unit focused on developing such gadgets.LePad could be an interesting addition to the budget end of the tablet range and although some will baulk at the lack of Honeycomb or better.

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Watch ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Online Free

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 10:51 PM PST

ICC Cricket World cup 2011 the biggest cricket event of this year will start from 19th February 2011 – 2nd April 2011. This time ICC world cup 2011 is jointly hosted by India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (no Pakistan). ICC Sold its rights of broadcasting for 2011 Cricket World Cup for around US$ 2 Billion to ESPN Star Sports. It would be broadcasting all around the world in about 220 countries. ESPN Star Sports to stream World Cup live on website.

Now you will never desire to miss even a single delicate shot, a huge six or a fantastically taken wicket; here is the handy TV software Satellite Direct to watch ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Online Free, live and certainly in HD quality.

It lets you to watch ICC Cricket World Cup absolutely Free, entirely Live and amazingly in HD quality. The beauty of this award winning new TV system is its user friendly interface that requires no additional software or hardware and it is too economic that you will be surprised on grabbing it.

Click here to watch 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup online Free, Live and in HD quality.

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Page2D Will Let You Scroll Your Homescreen Vertically and Horizontally[Cydia Tweak]

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 10:23 PM PST

Page2D is an upcoming Cydia tweak for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad that lets you to scroll springboard (homescreen) pages in vertical form. iPhone Developer phoenixdev has invented this tweak. No other information like Price and ETA is available yet.

Here's how the developer describes his latest Cydia tweak:

Because scrolling horizontally is so passé.

Check out the video demo below.

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Internet Explorer 9 Is Expected To Be Available From 14th March

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 10:05 PM PST

According to a source Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed that the company plans to launch Internet Explorer 9 "in the next month or so." He said the following during a developers day at Microsoft Switzerland on Wednesday, "There's a lot of great things going on broadly, enhancements that we've made, not only in Windows but Internet Explorer 9 which will be available here in the next month or so." he added Internet Explorer 9 is a "great piece of work" and that "it will be the best browser…that you've ever used."

Microsoft revealed on Wednesday that Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate (RC) has reached 2 million downloads just a few days after its release. The software maker launched its final development milestone version of Internet Explorer 9 on February 10. Microsoft's main change in Internet Explorer 9 RC is the addition of Tracking Protection. The new privacy feature allows consumers to address their concerns about being tracked on the web. Internet Explorer 9 RC offers users a new opt-in mechanism to identify and block many forms of undesired tracking such as cookies, web beacons, advertisements and trackers. Tracking protection involves lists that can be published online.

Microsoft's second security enhancement is the ability to block ActiveX controls. Internet Explorer 9 RC includes an "ActiveX filter" option. The filter allows users to switch off ActiveX elements within their session, furthering Microsoft's commitment to security within its browser.

Microsoft also unveiled Internet Explorer 9 for mobile earlier this week. The company is planning to ship the software as part of a platform release and update for Windows Phone later this year. Internet Explorer 9 mobile is currently part of "Mango", the codename for the next Windows Phone release expected to be named 7.5. Internet Explorer 9 mobile will be identical to Microsoft's desktop browser according to the company and will allow Windows Phone to take advantage of the latest advances in web technologies, including HTML5. Microsoft is also likely to ship a Silverlight runtime inside of IE9 mobile but the company is refusing to comment until its MIX11 conference in April.

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Download WhiteD00r Version 4.2 Custom iOS 4.2.1 Firmware for iPhone 2G / 3G and iPod touch 1G / 2G

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 09:42 PM PST

WhiteD00r has now been updated for the first time to the version 4.2 to support iOS 4.2.1 custom firmware file. Version 4.2 comes with a few new features including a new multitasking method; but WhiteD00r 4.2′s largest improvement is in performance. For those who don't know, WhiteD00r is an initiative to allow users with older iOS devices like the iPhone 2G/3G and iPod touch 2G to be able to experience the iOS 4 firmware while actually running a modified 3xx firmware file.

A perfect way for users who are not able to upgrade their iDevice at this time to still use the latest iOS 4 firmware's features. Take a look at the difference in performance an iPhone 3G has running the WhiteD00r firmware vs the stock iOS 4.2.1 firmware.

This custom firmware, dubbed WhiteD00r, includes everything from: wallpapers, new semi transparent dock (and UI), backgrounds, all new icons from iOS 4.x, Voice Control, multitasking, video recording, and more.

You can watch out this newly updated WhiteD00r 4.2 in action comparing with the iOS 4.2 from the video embedded below.

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AT&T Enables Wireless Mobile Hotspot Feature for iOS 4.3 Users

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 09:27 PM PST

AppleInsider have reported that AT&T has provisioned the use of Personal Hotspot feature to a developer running iOS 4.3 Beta. The report claimed that AT&T was just starting to offer this specifically, but many iOS 4.3 beta users have reported that the mobile wireless hotspot simply works with their existing AT&T tethering plans. The fees for AT&T’s mobile hotspot service are identical to the tethering plans ($20/month, 2GB additional data).

AT&T hasn’t committed to supporting the new feature yet, but is expected to in the face of the competitive threat issued by Verizon. Other carriers can choose whether they will support the OS feature.

It was originally expected to be released already, but now most signs point to late February. It seems mobile hotspot access will be available for those interested on AT&T.

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Test Drive Unlimited 2 : Game Review

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 09:04 PM PST

Get shaped your driving experience with the Test Drive Unlimited 2. Test Drive Unlimited 2 transforms the driving genre, adding the persistency, progression and customization of the latest multiplayer games to the critically acclaimed racing of the Test Drive franhise. Test Drive Unlimited 2 integrates a new generation of online and multiplayer features, creating a dynamic world of evolving content and challenges.This is an Amazon’s Game review. Checkout more detail bellow.

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Product Features:
* CONNECT: Test Drive Unlimited 2 is “always live” with automatic content updates and seamless online/offline integration. New content, challenges and features will integrate dynamically into the gameplay as the world evolves over time.
* CUSTOMIZE: your car with custom paint jobs, decals, interiors and trims. Customize every aspect of your avatar – hair, clothes, physique and attitude. Buy your dream house (or yacht, or nightclub), decorate, furnish and invite your friends.
* RACE! Test Drive Unlimited 2 puts the world’s most desirable vehicles in the player’s hands. Tiechese ultra-limited edition masterpes are flawlessly replicated with Eden’s finely tuned driving technology.
* EXPERIENCE: An all-new single player story mode, with compelling character progression. A dramatic narrative, unforgettable characters, and immersive cut scenes to draw you into the vibrant world of Test Drive Unlimited 2.
* EXPLORE: Hit the streets on a whole new island: IBIZA. Take on thousands of unique missions as you explore over two thousand miles of back road and blacktop in this Mediterranean paradise.

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That’s all about the game Test Drive Unlimited 2. This game is available in Amazon.com. You can order or Directly Buy form here.
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New MacBook Pro 2011 Ships On Feb 24 With i5 and i7 Options

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 09:01 PM PST

MacRumours have reported that Apple is all set to launch MacBook Pro refresh on Thursday, February 24th. It will comes with Intel’s new Sandy Bridge architecture. The Company, who in the last quarter of 2010 sold 3.89 million notebooks, is looking to grow their share further despite the risk of iPad‘s and other tablets eating into MAC PC market share.

In addition to the new Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 processors, it is rumored to borrow a couple of enhancements from the current MacBook Air which is a hot seller. This includes faster solid-state drives (SSDs), sleeker design cues and improved standby and wake up modes.

With the MacBook Air selling like hotcakes due to its lower price tag and SSD, we may finally see the MacBook Pro 2011 model even out those numbers, especially since it will have a headstart over the MacBook Air with the integration of Sandy Bridge processors.

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Sn0wbreeze 2.2 iOS 4.2.1 Untethered Jailbreak Updated To Fix iBooks Issue

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 08:48 PM PST

iH8sn0w has released Sn0wbreeze 2.2r3 for Windows. The tool is released specifically to address the issue of iBook restriction for jailbroken iOS devices. iH8sn0w had released Sn0wbreeze 2.2 for Windows few days back, which allows users who want to jailbreak and also unlock their iPhone to update their iPhone with a pre-jailbroken iOS 4.2.1 firmware while preserving the baseband from getting upgraded so that it can be unlocked using Ultrasn0w.

For those who are unaware of Sn0wbreeze jailbreak tool, it helps you build a custom .IPSW file on Windows operating system very similar to the process of creating .IPSW using PwnageTool for Mac.

For those who are unaware of the iBooks restriction, the version 1.2.1 of the iBooks denies to open books on the phones that are jailbroken. It is because Apple has implemented some anti jailbreaking tricks in it. iBooks is implemented with a process which involves the running of unsigned code attempts. These type of attempts are only executed by the jailbroken phones. So it will detect that you are using a jailbroken iPhone and will prompt you a message to restore your iPhone device.

Simply follow the step by step instructions in the video embedded below to create custom 4.2.1 IPSW file without the upgraded baseband to jailbreak your iOS device.

Download Sn0w breeze 2.2 R3 for windows.

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Nikon Coolpix S6000 14 MP Digital Camera

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 08:03 PM PST

Nikon bring fast, and stylish Coolpix S6000 combines 14.2 effective megapixels with an incredible 7x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens for stunning prints as large as 20×30 inches. The Coolpix S6000, with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing concept and 4-way VR Image Stabilization System, takes incredible pictures, incredibly easy. This is an Amazon’s produce review. Checkout more detail bellow.

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FEATURES:

* 14.2 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
* 7x Wide-angle Zoom- NIKKOR ED Glass Lens has a versatile zoom range from wide 28mmm to 196mm telephoto coverage that gets you close to the action while capturing expansive landscapes. The NIKKOR ED lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that delivers superb color and razor-sharp results
* Incredible, Bright 2.7-inch Clear Color Display makes images and movies easy to compose and share with a wide-viewing angle and anti-glare coating
* Quick Performance with ultra-fast start-up, autofocus and shooting – Sports Continuous shooting enables high-speed shooting at approximately 4 fps for images up to 45 frames (at 3MP)
* 4-way VR Image Stabilization System – Optical VR Image Stabilization by lens shift minimizes the effect of camera shake. Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO setting to compensate for cameras hake and subject movement. High ISO up to 3200 at full resolution capability helps give you better results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving
Quick response, a powerful 7x zoom and a sleek design for flexible picture-taking and beautiful photos

The stylishly compact Coolpix S6000 blends an ultra fast start-up time, the powerful reach of a 7x zoom, and a variety of automated shooting functions that maximizes the image quality and performance benefits of Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image-processing concept. The Coolpix S6000′s sleek design ensures photographers to capture beautiful photos in stylish elegance.

The Coolpix S6000 packs a 14.2 megapixel image sensor and a precision 7x zoom, Nikkor ED glass lens into the thinnest body in its class.* With 28mm wide-angle coverage and macro shooting from as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.), this new lens enhances the creative possibilities of the Coolpix S6000.

The Coolpix S6000 delivers high-speed auto focus performance and an ultra-fast start-up time within approx. 0.75 seconds that enables users to preserve those once-in-a-lifetime expressions.
* Among compact cameras equipped with an optical 7x zoom lens with wide-angle capability measuring 30mm (35mm format equivalent) or less as of December 29, 2009 (according to research conducted by Nikon Corporation).

Nikon Coolpix S6000 Feature Highlights

EXPEED digital imaging technology
Nikon’s smarter approach to digital imaging technology. From image capture to processing, Nikon’s comprehensive EXPEED digital imaging concept encompasses the entire picture-taking operation. EXPEED is much more than a processing engine; it is a revolution in digital photography.

High-Definition movie recording

Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera highlights

Entertain audiences with movies that capture the impact of the scene with HD. The Coolpix S8000 can shoot up to 1.5 hours* of HD movies (720p) with sound at 30fps. HDMI output is also available for easy in camera playback on your TV or computer.
*Recording stops automatically after 29 minutes. This figure is based on in-house testing standards and stated for recording at 25°C with a fully charged EN-EL12 battery. Actual results may vary greatly depending on factors that include differences in ambient temperature, and the amount of zoom and autofocus operations used.

Four advanced image stabilization features ensure sharper results

Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera highlights

Compensating for the effects of camera shake to realize sharper results and contribute to a more reassuring shooting experience, lens shift VR stabilization frees you to enjoy capturing special moments without worrying about slight hand movements. High ISO 1600 capability at any image size up to its maximum of 4320 x 3240 pixels allows faster shutter speeds when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. Motion Detection automatically controls shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for subject movement as well as camera shake. Advanced flash control enables natural and beautiful flash photos even when subjects are backlit or when shooting telephoto by enhancing ISO sensitivity, rather than opting for slower shutter speeds. With advanced flash control, users can shoot with more flexibility in the night and when subjects are far away.

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2.7-inch, 230k-dot TFT LCD featuring Nikon’s Clear Color Display

Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera highlights

The high quality 2.7-inch Clear Color Display for the Coolpix S6000 features an ultra wide-viewing angle, anti-reflection coating, and screen brightness adjustment. The monitor’s structure greatly reduces reflection and improves visibility outdoors for a more vivid, clearer image preview and playback.

Nikon’s Smart Portrait System with Skin Softening

Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera highlights

As part of Nikon’s Smart Portrait System, a series of advanced functions help produce consistently great portraits. The Skin Softening function ensures smooth skin tone on the face of subjects by leveraging built-in face-detection technology. Automatically detecting as many as 12 faces in the shot, Face-priority AF helps produce satisfying portraits by adjusting focus and exposure. Smile Timer helps to faithfully record precious moments by automatically releasing the shutter when the subject smiles. Blink Warning alerts the photographer when it suspects that a subject has blinked, while the Blink Proof function shoots five sequential frames, then saves the one in which the subject’s eyes are wide open. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix Red-Eye Fix automatically corrects perceived red-eye effect before saving the image to memory.

Subject Tracking
Subject tracking automatically detects a human face and then continues to track and focus on that subject. Particularly useful when capturing children as they move naturally, Subject Tracking even functions if the subject moves out of the frame and returns within three seconds

Nikon Coolpix S6000 Other Features

  • Macro shooting from as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.)
  • 16 scene modes for optimized shooting in various settings
  • Scene Auto Selector
  • D-Lighting
  • Quick Retouch
  • Auto Sort function
  • Approx. 32 MB of internal memory
  • USB charging via Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) or PC
  • HDMI connectivity

What’s in the Box

  • EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • EH-68P AC Adapter/Charger
  • UC-E6 USB Cable
  • EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
  • AN-CP19 Strap
  • Coolpix Software Suite CD-ROM

That’s all about the camera Nikon Coolpix S6000. This camera is available in Amazon.com. You can directly order or buy form here.
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BMW Adding ICE In Megacity EV

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 09:56 AM PST

BMW may include an option of a small internal-combustion engine that would act as a range extender for its all-electric Megacity and provides tonic for your range anxiety.BMW is taking a page out of the Chevy Volt’s playbook by placing a small ICE in its EV that doubles the range of the vehicle from 50 to 100 miles……

BMW Financial Officer Frederick Eichiner told on german website Focus.de that the BMW Vehicle Mega City will receive an optional range extender that can be ordered with the electric vehicle. The range extender refers to a small internal combustion engine which can charge the battery while driving.Mega City Vehicle has been previously associated with pure electric mobility.Range Extender is a small internal combustion engine with generator power for the electric drive of the car delivers.BMW will offer its electric car planned for 2013 a so-called range extender. BMW’s chief financial officer Frederick Eichiner announced in the Straubinger Tagblatt on.

The customer will can order a range extender which is a small engine that charges the battery.At last summer during a workshop BMW facility near Munich, the carbon chassis offers at the front enough room for a small internal combustion engine.he customer could therefore have a choice whether to have additional trunk space or the small internal combustion engine. Furthermore, customer can decide how low CO2 emissions compare against larger space inside the vehicle.

With the use of a range extender, the driving range of the vehicle could increase dramatically. Megacity Vehicle uses a lithium-ion battery with 35 kWh of capacity which delivers around 100 miles of driving range before recharging. The range extender will add at least 50% more driving range turning the Megacity into a more functional vehicle, one that can be used extensively outside the city limits as well.In two weeks BMW is expected to reveal more information about the Megacity Vehicle including the official name.A concept version of the Megacity will debut later this fall at Frankfurt Motor Show.

Range Extender brings a technical development to the construction of electric cars which takes more and more are for BMW.GM’s Chevrolet Volt to be related to the model of the first car with range extender on the market, the cars in Germany are offered as Ampera. Audi wants to test the technology in a large-scale test and Daimler researching it. BMW announced on request, the range extender should not be fitted as standard, but sold as an option.

Sources :bmwblog.com, focus.de

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