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ATLONA Releases USB Powered VGA To HDMI Converter
ATLONA has released an HDMI converter for VGA monitor output. The nice thing about this new adapter is it connects to your stereo headset for sound and USB for power. Now I know a lot of laptops have the ability built in to just connect an adapter but for those of you running a netbook and want to connect to that nice HDTV in your home, this is a nice and easy fix. Full Press Release and image gallery after the break.
MVIX Introduces New HDMI Splitter
MIVX has launched a new HDMI splitter allowing you to take a single HDMI source and display it on up to four LCD’s simultaneously, i don’t know whether this mean’s one picture on four screens or four screens making one bigger screen. I’m not sure how useful this will be to the average Joe but now you know if you want to throw that big bash this summer. Full press release and image gallery after the break.
Opera Mobile Browser 10 Is Final And Free
Head on over to Opera Software’s website and download their new finalized mobile browser for free or use your phone’s default Web browser to visit m.opera.com and install their finalized build of their mobile web browser. Speaking from experience its worth it!
Hit the comments and let us know what you think!
What’s New From MIX10
For those of you interested in what’s happening with WP7 (Windows Phone 7 Series) you can watch the main keynotes at the MIX10 Virtual Pressroom I will update this post as I watch so check back often.
Xaviant Licenses CryENGINE For Multi-Platform Game
Announcement via News letter from Crytek. Being a big time computer games player, can’t wait to see what’ll be possible on the consoles using this new high end engine.
I’ve seen many videos show casing the CryEngine on the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 but nothing on a console running in real time, not just watching a compressed video online. The truth will only be realized (to me) when I get to play a game on a console while running the engine.
With very high hopes for Crytek and this new engine, I personally feel like the Unreal Engine 3 is starting to look dated and to be quite honest, not all of the games that use the UE3 look that great. Here’s a quote from Xaviant LLC:
“Our strategy at Xaviant is to build games that can only come from the minds of gamers, which means we have to focus on our core discipline: game design. When we partnered with Crytek, we had high expectations for their product. However we had not anticipated the extent to which they exceeded those expectations. The rapid iteration and the number of tools we get ‘out of the box’ are remarkable. In just six short weeks we were able to create a ‘proof of concept’ demo with an incredibly high level of detail. And with the immense help of Crytek’s expert support, we even met the truly tough GDC deadline. In my opinion, anyone serious about making a game should check out CryEngine.” states Michael McMain, CEO of Xaviant LLC.
Hit up the break for the press release.
Samsung Announces First available 3D LED TVs
Today at the Samsung Experience in New York City, Samsung unveiled the worlds first available 3D LED TVs and a partnership with DreamWorks to help educate and kick-start the 3D experience at home. Samsung’s 3D TV lineup includes the LED 7000/8000/9000 Series, LCD 750 Series, and the Plasma 7000/8000 Series. Available this month are the 3D capable 46” and 55” LED C7000, with the remaining 3D TVs rolling out over the next several months. the LED C7000 series will be starting at $1,999.99 for the 40” and up to $3,299.99 for the 55”
Press Release and Picture Gallery after the link.
Sceptre Reveals New Multi-Functional HD LCD TVs
Sceptre has launched a new multi-functional HD LCD TV for those interested. The first thing to catch the eye is the entire body is made of chrome, but the TV also comes in different colors. the specs aren’t bad but they aren’t mind blowing either. for those Sceptre loyalists this will be a nice addition to the lineup.
Press Release after the break
Samsung 3D Blu-Ray Players Incompatible With Specs
So it seems Samsung may have pulled a “Toyota” and all the 3D Blu-Ray players they have currently on the shelves at Best buy will not be compatible with 3D Blu-Ray movies. Apparently they released the 3D players before the Blu-Ray Association had finalized the Specifications. When the 3D players were tested by some industry insiders with industry compliant 3D Blu-Ray movies, they did not work at all.
Hit the comments and let us know what you think
Shuttle To Show New Tech At Intel Solutions Summit ‘10
Yesterday Shuttle sent out a press release announcing they have been invited to participate at ISS 2010. Shuttle specializes in “small form factor (SFF) PC solutions” read the press release after the break.
Valve Supports Mac With Steam And Source
On March 8th 2010, Valve announced support for Steam and their Source Engine on The Mac Platform. Starting April valve will make “Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Portal, and the Half-Life series” available along with Steam.
SONY Is Not Letting Apple’s Success Slow It Down
New Sony Gadgets Take Aim at Apple
PSN Looks To Be Working Again For All – Update
The leap year bug that has kept many PS3 Phat’s from connecting to the PSN looks to be all fixed now. There is no official statement from the Sony Blog yet but I tested the rumor out with my 60GB Phat, I have connected to the PSN and set my clock via the internet. You may have lost some trophies you worked on over the last couple days but other than that I haven’t heard about any lasting damage. I will update when I get official word from Sony.
Update: Sony has given official word that the PSN leap year bug has been fixed!
Hit the comments and let us know how you weathered the PSN outage.
Free Assassin’s Creed II: Multiplayer Game
For those of you cats out there with an iPhone and/or and iTouch here is a free game. Ubisoft is giving away its Assassin’s Creed II: Multiplayer game away for free for 48 hours starting today. You can get the game HERE. For more information on the game from Ubisoft, you can give their page a gander HERE.
Crytek Shows Cry ENGINE 3 In Stereoscopic 3D
Some quick GDC news from CryTek on it’s latest graphics engine. Many PC gamers have enjoyed many years of unsurpassed visual fidelity, but now even the console gamer will get a sampling of this incredible game engine.
Hit up the break for the tech demo video and presser.
Latest Info On PSN Status Via PlayStation Blog – Update
As I’m sure many of you have noticed the PSN is having issues. If you haven’t heard yet and you are a proud owner of a PS3 Phat, DO NOT TURN IT ON! There are a number of issues that the PSN is actually creating on Phat consoles themselves so you would be well advised to leave your system off. If you are running a new slim model you should be fine to turn your system on and play. Sony says they should have the issues corrected within 24 hours but recommends you leave your PS3 Phats powered off.
Update:
The issue looks like it’s a firmware issue dealing with Phat PS3 dealing with its internal clock. The firmware has slight differences for the different form factors; e.g. Linux, HDMI control. Even if your PS3 is not connected to the network the clock will change to 12/31/1999 and you will have issues with games that support trophies. Sony says they have “narrowed down the issue and have engineers working to restore service even as you read this.”
I will keep you posted!
