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New Magellan RoadMate 760 Portable Vehicle Navigation Based on the market-leading, award-winning Magellan RoadMate 700, the color, touch-screen Magellan RoadMate 760 delivers convenient navigation capabilities that allow drivers to find destinations quickly, detour around traffic, route to multiple destinations and more. "Since we pioneered the portable car navigation market -- including our creation of the Hertz NeverLost(R) system, the Magellan brand has become synonymous with ease of use, convenience and reliability in car navigation," said Christian Bubenheim, vice president and general manager of Thales' consumer business. "The Magellan RoadMate 760 is yet another example of our technology innovation that directly benefits the customer by putting them more in control on the road. It provides the ease of use and compelling functionality that mobile professionals, travelers and busy families demand." For more information: Magellan RoadMate 760. Also, new announcements from Socket, O'Reilly, Plustek, LapWorks, and SitePoint in News. |
Batman Begins Videogame "Co-publishers Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that the Batman Begins(TM) videogame hits retail shelves nationwide today for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance. The game, based on the Warner Bros. Pictures film Batman Begins and DC Comics' legendary character, is rated "T for Teen."The game features an all-star cast, including the voices and likenesses of Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/Batman), Michael Caine (Alfred Pennyworth), Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard), Katie Holmes (Rachel Dawes), Cillian Murphy (Dr. Jonathan Crane), Tom Wilkinson (Carmine Falcone) and Morgan Freeman (Lucius Fox), all reprising their roles from the film directed by Christopher Nolan." For more information: Batman Begins Videogame. Also, new announcements from Namco and Enlight in News. |
inMotion iM7 Portable Speaker System "Why should all the music you've stored on your Apple iPod stay stuck inside your head? Altec Lansing's new inMotion(TM) iM7 Portable Speaker System brings the market's most impressive out-loud firepower to your iPod, iPod mini or iPod photo, along with the ability to run on batteries for use wherever you go. Patent-pending digital amplification technology and other engineering extras pump out the biggest and fullest sound this side of your home stereo system -- all in a one-piece package compact enough to take on the road.The iM7 is the newest and highest-performing member of Altec Lansing's groundbreaking portable inMotion speaker family. This sleek, cylindrical, white and silver "mobile home" for your iPod packs more drivers and power into its boombox-sized chassis than any competitive product, including two 1" tweeters, two 3" mid-range drivers, a 4" side-firing subwoofer and a 4" passive radiator. These components combine with Altec Lansing's new high-efficiency digital amplification technology and proven XdB onboard digital signal processor to deliver big bass, clearly distinguished mids and highs, and room-filling sound from every track. Fringe benefits include intelligent fine-tuning, more headroom, less distortion, and the ability to hear every nuance in anything from Eddie Vedder's growl to Jonny Lang's guitar or Yo-Yo Ma's cello." For more information: inMotion iM7 Portable Speaker System. Also, new announcements from Tekkeon, HP, Gateway, ArcSoft, Cyberlink, and Disney in News. |
Rise of the Kasai Review "Gather ‘round all of you who would listen. I have a tale to tell… A story of warriors and kings; a saga of dark magic; a legend of high adventure. Long ago, a series of dark spells were created with the power to enslave our world. Evil magic with no purpose but that of destruction. But before these spells could be evoked, they were stolen and broken apart. Dark and powerful, these words were not easily destroyed and so were hidden about the world, branded onto the souls of innocents, cursing their minds for eternity.
Men are mortal and time can be the enemy of fear. All too soon we forget how the bee will sting and the fire will burn. As time passed, these families forgot what the marks were for; dismissing the ancient warnings about these words of power… they were merely stories – tales from a long past time. But an evil sect, known only as the Kasai, knew nothing of time. And, with infinite patience, they waited… until their spells were discovered." This is the plot behind Sony Computer Entertainment’s new action, adventure game for the PlayStation 2 called Rise of the Kasai.For more information: Rise of the Kasai Review. |
C. Crane Portable TV "C. Crane announces water and shock resistant portable TV. Sure, it's unusual for us to carry a TV, but we realize that a rugged, small, portable TV like this one can be another great source of information during an emergency (along with your radio, of course).It's also a wonderful little TV to have when you're on the go or outside in a favorite shady spot. Since it's shock and splash resistant, you can feel comfortable watching your cool little TV when exploring new places. Specifications: * VHF 2-13 * UHF 14-68 * External Antenna Jack * Audio/Video Input Jack * Earphone Jack * Hi-Resolution LCD Display For more information: C. Crane Portable TV. Also, new announcements from AMD, ACD Systems, Paradon Publishing, and CNET.com in News. |
Acer TravelMate 3000 "Acer(R) America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, introduced the TravelMate(TM) 3000 to its award-winning line of TravelMate notebooks. Based on Intel(R) Centrino(TM) Mobile Technology, the TravelMate 3000 delivers cutting-edge performance and up to 4.5 hours of battery life in a three pound notebook PC. Designed for business travellers who want an ultra-lightweight notebook that provides superior mobility, long-lasting independence, compactness and optimum performance, the TravelMate 3000 is an ideal system that meets the needs of users of business professionals regardless of their location, environment or workload.The TravelMate 3000 series, based on the Intel "Sonoma" platform, offers a perfect balance between performance, weight and connectivity featuring the powerful state-of-the-art PCI Express technology and Intel(R) Centrino Mobile Technology. In addition to the excellent performance guaranteed by the Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processors, the TravelMate 3000 series also features a 12.1" WXGA color TFT LCD widescreen, with picture resolution of up to 1280 x 800 pixels and Intel(R) 915GM integrated 3D graphics featuring an Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128MB dynamically allocated video memory. The TravelMate 3000 notebooks come with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional pre-installed (with Recovery CD) in addition to a complete selection of useful utilities. These include Acer eManager (ePresentation, eSetting, ePowerManagement and eRecovery) and Acer GridVista. The first gives rapid and intuitive access to a wealth of notebook management utilities, while the second allows up to four windows to be screened simultaneously, each associated with a different application." For more information: Acer TravelMate 3000. Also, new announcements from Archos, Stealth Ideas, and Belkin Corporation in News. |
Activision's Madagascar The Game "Life is good in the Central Park Zoo for four lifelong friends. Taking the lead in this wacky pack is Alex the Lion - the zoo's pride (pardon the pun) and joy. His sidekick, Marty the Zebra, is a dreamer who always has his striped head in the clouds. Their buddy Melman the Giraffe is a hypochondriac. (Hey, you'd be afraid of getting a sore throat if yours was five feet long, too.) Last but not least is Gloria - the hippest hippo who knows how to throw her weight around. When a gang of scheming penguins inspires a daring zoo break, this funky foursome trades their comfortable caged lifestyle for the adventure of a lifetime. Will they, and their friendships, have what it takes to survive in the wild?Enter the hilarious world of four zany New York zoo animals in DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar(tm) The Game from Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). Based on the highly anticipated feature film, Madagascar The Game lets players discover their true animal instincts when an adventurous journey lands them on the remote island of Madagascar. Gamers must master each animal's individual survival skills in order to tackle obstacles and foes in scenarios from the movie and beyond." For more information: Madagascar The Game. Also, new announcements from Digital Innovations, Tiger Telematics, and Microsoft Game Studios in News. |
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Imation Disc Stakka CD and DVD Manager Imation Corp., a worldwide leader in removable data storage media, announced the availability of the Imation Disc Stakka(TM) CD and DVD Manager to the North American market. The Disc Stakka system is an automated carousel that stores, protects, manages and retrieves optical discs through database-driven software, providing "virtually online" access to discs and their files. Each enclosed carousel unit holds one hundred discs, and provides a seamless disc management solution that eliminates the need to physically shuffle through stacks of discs. The easy-to-use interface allows PC or Mac users to quickly search and easily retrieve the disc they are looking for. "The Imation Disc Stakka CD and DVD Manager is ideal for either business or home disc organization," said Jim Milligan, executive director of sales and marketing, Imation. "It's the first-of-its kind disc management system that provides a simple and efficient way to manage and protect any disc library -- large or small. The Disc Stakka system provides increased productivity, organization, and security for businesses that need to manage a vast collection of content as well as home users who seek an easy way to organize their music, games, or data discs." Bundled OpdiTracker(TM) Disc Management Software provides an intuitive database and powerful search engine. Users can search the database of stored discs by title, keyword, directory, or file name to find and eject any disc within seconds. When a new disc is inserted into the computer's CD or DVD drive, the Disc Stakka system automatically recognizes it and gives users the option to add its name and contents (folder and file names) to the database. The disc can then be stored safely for immediate retrieval at any time." For more information: The Imation Disc Stakka CD and DVD Manager Also, new announcements from Hands High Software, O'Reilly Publishing, Symantec Corporation, First International Digital, Nyko, and Que Publishing in News. |
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ATI's Radeon® X800 XL 512 MB Graphics Card "ATI Technologies Inc. launched its powerful new Radeon® X800 XL 512 MB graphics card, allowing gamers to run today's top games at the highest image quality settings possible, at very high speeds, delivering an amazing gaming experience. Further, the introduction of 512MB graphics cards allows game developers to raise the visual quality bar for their next-generation games currently in development. The Radeon X800 XL 512MB is currently being used by today's top developers including BioWare; Crytek; Digital Extremes; Funcom; Gas Powered Games; Grin; id Software, inc; Juice Games; Lionhead; NCsoft; Remedy and Valve. Hungry for new advanced platforms to drive development, industry pioneers are already praising ATI's advancements powering the shift to High Definition gaming. "New games are intensely realistic and graphics-heavy and the Radeon X800 XL 512MB is designed to maximize their impact by delivering amazing visual quality and performance," said Rich Heye, Vice President and GM, Desktop Discrete Products, ATI Technologies Inc. "With the Radeon X800 XL 512 MB, gamers will be able to max-out their image quality settings and render highly realistic images without having to compromise on performance." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from McGraw-Hill/Osborne, CyberLink, and Corel Corporation in News. |
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AutoMate 6 "Network Automation, an experienced leader in automation software, announced the newest version of AutoMate, the leading software for automation of front and back- office IT tasks. AutoMate 6 has added a variety of features that further enable IT professionals to quickly automate projects, saving them time and money. "AutoMate is the leading software for IT task automation because it offers IT professionals the ability to automate complex IT tasks without writing a single line of code," said Dustin Snell, CEO of Network Automation. "Automate 6 has improved upon the security, manageability and functionality of previous versions, allowing users to securely automate and maintain tasks more affordably than ever before." AutoMate 6 has also added several new manageability and functionality improvements. For example, the new Event Database allows users to quickly locate, sort and filter task success/fail information. In addition, AutoMate 6 allows for easier automation of more applications without the need for additional 3rd party software and offers improved Window Dissection(TM) technology. AutoMate 6 includes over 160 available actions and triggers that can be rapidly assembled into an automated solution. Available actions include launching and closing of applications, web sites, ftp and email sessions, sending keystrokes to multiple windows interactively, focusing windows, FTP transfers, reading and writing to files, or sending email." For more information: AutoMate 6 Also, new announcements from Wacom, Adobe Systems, and O'Reilly Publishing in News. |
Adobe Creative Suite 2 "Adobe Systems Incorporated announced a new release of Adobe(R) Creative Suite, the powerhouse design environment that revolutionized print and Web workflows for creative professionals worldwide. Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium Edition integrates new full-versions of indispensable design software -- Adobe Photoshop(R) CS2, Adobe InDesign(R) CS2, Adobe Illustrator(R) CS2, and Adobe GoLive(R) CS2 (see separate press releases) -- with the all-new Version Cue(R) CS2. The recently released Adobe Acrobat(R) 7.0 Professional also is included, as a key application in this milestone software release.A radical new Adobe Creative Suite component, Adobe Bridge, acts as a hub for productivity, imagery and creativity, providing multi-view file browsing and smooth cross-product integration across Adobe Creative Suite 2 software. It also provides access to Adobe Stock Photos, a new stock photography service that offers one-stop shopping for high-quality, royalty-free images for layout and design (see separate press release). With advanced mobile authoring, for standards such as SVG-t, Adobe Creative Suite 2 accelerates design and publishing workflows -- for print, the Web and the latest generation of handheld devices." For more information: Adobe Creative Suite 2 Also, new announcements from O'Reilly, Paraglyph Press and M-Rock in News. |
Nintendo DS: 'Electric Blue' "Nintendo of America Inc. introduces the first new color in the Western Hemisphere for its popular Nintendo DS(TM) portable video game system. "Electric Blue" debuts in June and will become a permanent color in the DS palette, joining the original silver-and-black model, named "Titanium.""This eye-catching new color comes at an ideal time," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Nearly 2 million Nintendo DS owners in North America alone have demonstrated they want something new from a hand-held video game system. Soon, consumers will have two popular choices for the innovative dual-screened Nintendo DS, which features touch-screen control, voice recognition and wireless play." June also will see the release of two exciting new DS games. On June 13, Kirby(TM): Canvas Curse will bring a new touch-screen twist to a popular franchise. Players will draw rainbow paths for Kirby to roll along as he stuns enemies and takes on their abilities. And on June 27, the highly anticipated and highly addictive puzzle game Meteos(TM) will have players launching deadly falling meteors back into space with touch-screen precision." For more information: Nintendo DS New in Reviews: Gran Turismo 4 Also, new announcements from Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment America, and Namco in News. |
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Aleratec DV Cruiser "Almost every individual or business that has a collection of camcorder tapes has wanted to take the best from each of them and make well organized, interesting, and entertaining video productions. Prosumers using our DVD/CD recording and duplicating products have been asking for ways to create videos on DVDs and CDs using analog sources. We are proud to answer with the DV Cruiser," stated Perry Solomon, President and CEO. "With the DV Cruiser, our users can successfully capture video input from TVs, VCRs, Camcorders, or almost any analog source in a compressed digital format that can be manipulated easily with the Award Winning Intervideo WinDVD Creator Platinum Edition software included. With the powerful built in video compression algorithms in the DV Cruiser, you can even store up to 10 hours of video on a standard 4.7GB DVD." For more information: Aleratec DV Cruiser Also, new announcements from O'Reilly, No Starch Press, Paraglyph Press, and Corel Corporation in News. |
Rise of the Kasai "Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced the release of Rise of the Kasai(TM), exclusively for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Mark of Kri(TM) is developed by BottleRocket Entertainment Inc., who set out to make Rise of the Kasai stand out from other games by offering a unique single-player cooperative fighting system and a rich story that spans different time periods told through new playable characters and beautiful watercolor painted in-game movies.Rise of the Kasai offers four playable characters in an intense single-player AI-assisted cooperative gameplay setting. The unique collaborative gameplay pairs the gamer with a fellow warrior, making teamwork essential to sneak, plan and fight one's way through breathtaking, culturally-inspired environments. "We have leveraged our individual experiences in animation and game development to make Rise of the Kasai an engrossing and dynamic experience," said Jonathan Beard, president of BottleRocket Entertainment Inc. "Players can expect a visually stunning and innovative combat game that produces golden gaming moments -- moments where both you and the computer work together to inflict satisfying carnage or times when your AI buddy reigns down arrows on your assailants at just the right moment." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Namco, Got Game Entertainment, Activision, GarageGames, Midway, and Enlight in News. |
APC's New Smart-UPS SC "American Power Conversion (APC) announces a new addition to its award winning Smart-UPS(R) line of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) with the new Smart- UPS SC line of products. This new family of entry-level server UPSs includes 1U and 2U rack-mountable models as well as dedicated tower models ranging in capacity from 250VA to 1500VA. "Our Smart-UPS family of products has long been an industry benchmark for highly-available, manageable power protection for server applications," said Dwight Sperry, APC's vice president of Enterprise Systems and Business Networks. "Low-end servers are one of the fastest growing segments of the worldwide server business and represent a core component of our traditional market. The new Smart-UPS SC line of rack and tower units offers the same core attributes of our legendary Smart-UPS family, while offering a value server UPS for small and medium sized businesses." APC's Smart-UPS SC models offer a comprehensive two-year warranty and a lifetime $150,000 equipment protection policy. The new APC Smart-UPS SC UPS in 250VA, 420VA, 450VA and 620VA are currently available worldwide. The 1000VA and 1500VA Smart-UPS SC products will be available in the second quarter of 2005. Estimated resale pricing starts at $119.99." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Olympus, Indigo Rose, Magix, Allume Systems, O'Reilly, and WinZip Computing in News. |
Introducing the PSP (PlayStation Portable) "Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. confirmed its plan to increase the initial launch shipment of the highly anticipated PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) handheld entertainment system to one million units. Extraordinary consumer response to PSP on a global scale has led to the company making an upward revision in preparation for its North American launch on March 24. This figure is part of the company's overall three million-unit worldwide shipment estimate by the close of its fiscal year ending March 31.The company will release a single-SKU configuration called the PSP Value Pack for a suggested retail price of $249.99. In addition to the revolutionary PSP hardware, the PSP Value Pack contains an unprecedented added-value package of accessories and entertainment content, including 32 MB Memory Stick Duo(TM), headphones with remote control, battery pack, AC adaptor, soft case, wrist strap and cleaning cloth, game/movie/music video sampler UMD disc including multiple non-interactive game demos, and for the first one million PSP Value Packs shipped, a special UMD video release of the feature film Spider-Man(TM) 2 from Sony Pictures Entertainment. PSP is also host to an unsurpassed line-up of 24 titles available in North America during the launch timeframe. With a library more than triple that of its closest competitor, and an additional 23 titles currently in development in North America, PSP will launch with a broad cross section of entertainment genres and support from publishing leaders Activision, Capcom, Eidos Interactive, Electronic Arts, Koei, Konami, Namco, and Sony Online Entertainment." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Vivendi Universal Games, Enlight and American McGee, Atlus USA, Ubisoft, and Irrational Games in News. |
The Fight Is On! Namco Ships TEKKEN® 5 "Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced the next installment in its revered fighting franchise, TEKKEN® 5, has shipped to North American retail outlets. With its variety of characters, amazing graphics and unprecedented number of modes to commemorate its 10-year anniversary, TEKKEN 5 promises to deliver the most exciting gameplay experience ever seen in the TEKKEN franchise. Developed exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system by Namco Ltd. in Japan, TEKKEN 5 is rated T for Teen and carries an MSRP at retail of $49.99.“TEKKEN 5 encourages franchise fans and newcomers alike to experience the next generation of fighting genre game play,” said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director with Namco Hometek Inc. “TEKKEN 5’s unparalleled combination of customizable characters, interactive environments and brand new fighting engine is a must-have for gamers this year.” TEKKEN 5 brings back the popular cast of characters from the previous TEKKEN games, along with three new characters – Asuka Kazama, Raven and Feng Wei, for a total of 20 default characters to start and more to unlock as players progress in the game. The players are able to use their fight money to customize these characters with various accessories such as hats, glasses and an assortment of different costumes. The new characters are equipped with their own fighting styles such as Feng Wei’s Chinese Kempo, and the returning characters’ signature attacks have been updated with new moves and combos. In addition, TEKKEN 5 offers players a bonus action adventure game called “TEKKEN: Devil Within,” which unfolds a side story to the game’s action-packed fighting sequences. TEKKEN 5 also includes the arcade modes of TEKKEN 1 through 3, which marks the first time these games are playable on the PlayStation2 and offers the ultimate 10th anniversary package for TEKKEN fans." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from 2K Sports, Eidos, Blue Fang Games, Logitech, Sony Computer Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Midway Games, and Microsoft Game Studios in News. |
Clean Up With Dyson "Presenters at the 77th Annual Academy Awards(R) Clean up with Dyson. As nominees clean up at the upcoming 2005 Oscars(R), celebrity presenters will also clean up with the much-talked-about Dyson DC11 canister vacuum. This high-tech vacuum that doesn't lose suction will be featured in the coveted 77th Annual Academy Awards(R) Presenters Gift Basket, among other luxury items.Dyson's high-tech vacuums are popular in the homes of countless actors, rock stars, models and even those famous for being famous. The presenters at this year's Academy Awards will bring home the DC11 Telescope, aptly named for its telescopic ability to compress to half the size of most canisters for easy carrying and storage. As with all Dyson vacuums, the DC11 Telescope uses patented Dyson Root Cyclone technology in place of traditional bags or filters that clog; the result is a vacuum with constant suction, which cleans each room as well as the first. Features: Root Cyclone Technology, Dyson Turbine Head, Smallest Package, Smallest Space, Hygienic and quick to empty, No running costs." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from O'Reilly, SanDisk, Xara, Magix, and Blue Squirrel in News. |
Death By Degrees "Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced its new third-person action-adventure game, TEKKEN’S NINA WILLIAMS IN: DEATH BY DEGREES, has shipped to North American retail outlets. Developed by Namco Ltd. in Japan, TEKKEN’S NINA WILLIAMS IN: DEATH BY DEGREES is prepared to take TEKKEN® fans to a whole new level with Nina Williams leading the way. TEKKEN’S NINA WILLIAMS IN: DEATH BY DEGREES is available exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and has an SRP of $49.99.“With stealth action sequences, an arsenal of combat techniques and interactive environments, TEKKEN’S NINA WILLIAMS IN: DEATH BY DEGREES provides players with a highly immersive and action-packed gaming experience,” said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director at Namco Hometek Inc. TEKKEN’S NINA WILLIAMS IN: DEATH BY DEGREES blends combat and adventure - beautifully rendered environments set the stage for lightning-paced game play and acrobatic hand-to-hand combat techniques are made possible with the intuitive 360-degree combat system. A gripping storyline with challenging objectives and recognizable characters, TEKKEN’S NINA WILLIAMS IN: DEATH BY DEGREES delivers over-the-top, fast-paced action combat." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Whiptail Interactive, Midway Games, Codemasters, Enlight Interactive, id Software, and Gamer Graffix in News. |
Stardock Announces DesktopX, DesktopX Pro 3.0 "Stardock, the world's leading developer of Windows enhancement software, announced DesktopX 3.0 and DesktopX Pro 3.0. DesktopX is the revolutionary program that first made it possible for end users to easily design their own custom Windows desktops and mini-applications and then export them for others to use. What's new about DesktopX 3.0 is that unlike previous versions, the desktop/widget development features have been separated from the end user run-time component. Now, users who simply want to make use of desktops and widgets created by others do not have to interact with the DesktopX developer environment. On the Internet, there are thousands of DesktopX objects, widgets, and desktops freely available to download. Moreover, DesktopX 3.0 Pro ($69.95) enables users to export their mini-applications as stand-alone programs called "Gadgets". These gadgets are individual .EXEs that require no other files to run on any system."What makes DesktopX special is that users literally design their applications on their Windows desktop," said Brad Wardell, President & CEO of Stardock Corp. "With DesktopX, users just right click to create a DesktopX object, assign an image that can be any shape or size, and can use some VB Script or JavaScript to put together the programming logic. What would take a developer days or weeks to do in a traditional 'rapid development environment' environment can be done in minutes or hours." "DesktopX Pro lets me create slick, easy to use, stand-alone programs that I can provide to my clients very quickly. It greatly decreases my development time and hence my competitiveness in the market," said Shae Petersen, founder of Dmense Solutions (Dmense.com), developer of Aimutation and Greybook. DesktopX 3.0 enables casual users to super-charge their Windows experience by including dozens of high quality widgets and desktops. DesktopX widgets can be shown or hidden with a user-defined hot key. Ambitious developers will be able to quickly design their own slick looking programs using DesktopX Pro to give away or sell." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Plustek, O'Reilly, Last Software, Macromedia, Symantec Press, and Mitsubishi in News. |
Jade Empire for Xbox "Microsoft Game Studios today announced the release date for BioWare’s upcoming martial arts masterpiece, Jade Empire. The epic action-RPG game, exclusively for Xbox®, is set in a world inspired by the myths and legends of ancient China and will leap into stores across North America starting on April 14, with worldwide distribution occurring shortly thereafter. Microsoft Game Studios also confirmed that it will release a Limited Edition of Jade Empire that will feature a bonus character, a bonus fighting style and a behind-the-scenes "making of " video feature on DVD produced by G4 – video game television.The bonus character, Monk Zeng, has the ability to channel his Chi, or spiritual energy, to fuel powerful magic attacks that manipulate both elemental and spiritual forces. Monk Zeng can equip himself with a special weapon called the monk spade, a deadly weapon useful for slashing foes at a distance and finishing them with lethal follow-up attacks. The Jade Empire Limited Edition is available for pre-order now for the same suggested retail price as the standard version, $49.95 (U.S.). Created by the award-winning development team at BioWare, Jade Empire will let players master dozens of martial arts fighting styles and mystical powers that match the dazzling spectacle of Hong Kong action movies like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." The game features a deep, rich story in the tradition of BioWare, which most recently developed Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™. Players can train under their master's watchful eye to learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers. When danger threatens, players will travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City. In their adventures, players will face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn exotic and magical martial arts and discover the darkest secrets of the world. Only by mastering the greatest fighting styles and defeating the most powerful enemies will players earn their place as a master of martial arts in the world of Jade Empire." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Shrapnel Games, Midway Games, and Activision in News. |
The Germ Terminator "Research shows that germs can remain and breed on wet toothbrushes after brushing, potentially prolonging infections such as gum disease or sore throats. And, because airborne bacteria can move from toothbrush to toothbrush (and from other sources in the bathroom), opportunistic infections such as periodontal disease and the common cold can easily be passed from one person to another when unsanitized toothbrushes are stored together. New research from the Surgeon General even points to associations between chronic oral infections and heart and lung diseases, stroke and diabetes.Recently, Germ Terminator Corporation sponsored an independent national consumer survey on oral health habits (1,000 adults, aged 18-65). Of those surveyed, only 2.9% claimed to sanitize their toothbrush 4-6 times a week and the vast majority never do. Less than half of consumers do not change their toothbrush after being sick and the majority do not know that most toothbrushes are contaminated with germs, including E. Coli that are propelled into the air after toilet flushing. The survey also found that a striking 30.9% of adults have shared a toothbrush. "Toothbrushes that are not steam sanitized, but rinsed and shared, or stored together in a cluster, are breeding grounds for infectious, highly communicable organisms like viruses that cause the flu and common cold and bacteria that cause oral infections (like gingivitis and more serious gum diseases)," says Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS, former president, American Dental Hygienists' Association. The Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer is the only toothbrush sanitizer that kills 99.9999% of those toothbrush germs using completely natural steam and dry heat. Now, with the Germ Terminator, you can have a clean, healthy toothbrush every time." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Bluecase, SmartSound Technology, US Modular, O'Reilly, and EMC Dantz in News. |
Robosapien Picks up Prestigious 2005 Digital World Innovations Award "Robosapien, the hottest programmable entertainment robot on the planet and this year's "must have" gadget for the holiday season, has been selected as a 2005 Digital World Innovations Award Winner. The Digital World Innovations Awards honor 15 trend-setting products that have emerged with the convergence of technology and consumer electronics.Leading up to the holidays, Robosapien received more than 30 top honors from the most prestigious toy-award programs in the industry, such as: The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Family Fun, Parenting, KOL, National Parenting Center, Creative Child and iParenting. A large number of these awards come from kid testing panels.Robosapien has also garnered international attention from both the media and consumers. Robosapien was named Hamleys (UK) Toy of the Year, "Boys Toy of the Year" at the 2004 Australia Toy Fair and was included in the Top Ten in Duracell's 2004 European Toy Survey. Robosapien received South Africa's Best Cutting Edge Toy for 2004, Toy of the Year from the German Toy Association, and placed in the Top 10 in the New Zealand Duracell 2004 Toy Test. In addition, the Canadian Toy Testing Council named Robosapien Energizer Battery-Operated Toy of The Year. Most recently Robosapien took home the prestigious 2004 Hong Kong Award for Industry and Consumer Product Design. Designed by WowWee and robotics physicist Mark Tilden, Robosapien is the most advanced and humanlike robot available. At 14-inches tall, Robosapien has excellent articulation and has 67 pre-programmed functions, including picking up, throwing, giving a high-five, whistling and dancing -- all of which you control with an easy-to-use remote. Robosapien has four advanced programming modes for programming sequences of actions, and three pre-programmed demo modes. And, in addition to being highly intelligent and programmable, Robosapien is also totally affordable at an approximate retail price of $99." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Ubisoft, ARUSH Games, Namco Hometek Inc, Microsoft Games, and Sony Computer Entertainment America in News. |
The Digital Picture Frame plus MP3 Player by EDGE "EDGE Tech Corp, a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions announced the launch of its Digital Picture Frame plus MP3 Player. This product is the latest addition to the company's growing digital media product line.The picture frame is compatible with most digital cameras that store JPEG images and motion files. Using the built-in digital media card slots, users simply place their flash memory cards in the appropriate slot located on the back of the frame and view photos stored on the card. The device also has a slide show option to automatically display and rotate the pictures onscreen as well as the added ability to play MP3 background music through the built-in speakers on the frame. The picture frame supports up to 12 Mega Pixel image files and has a 5.6" TFT active matrix LCD screen. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $199.99 after mail-in rebate. The Digital Picture Frame plus MP3 player supports SD Memory Cards(TM), MultiMedia(TM) (MMC) Cards, Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), SmartMedia(TM) Cards, Type I/II CompactFlash(R) Cards, and IBM Microdrive(R). The picture frame ships with integrated speakers and a lightweight, credit card size remote control." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from G-Technology, O'Reilly, Blue Squirrel Software, PC Pitstop, and CyberLink in News. |
MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf "Microsoft Game Studios announced that MechAssault® 2: Lone Wolf, the sequel to one of the most popular Xbox® action titles, has shipped to North American retail stores for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). The perfect way to spend those well-earned holiday gift cards, MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf offers gamers a rich BattleMech experience, both offline and online via Xbox Live™.Gamers looking to track their combat history and the current status of the persistent universe of Conquest Mode will be able to do so at the newly launched official site, at http://www.mechassault2.com. This new site allows gamers to not only track their game stats; but also read up on vehicles, 'Mechs and tactics while interacting with other MechAssault 2 fans in the community forums. MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf was developed by Day 1 Studios, creators of the original MechAssault for Xbox, in conjunction with FASA Studio, the developers of the award-winning MechWarrior and MechCommander series for Windows and Crimson Skies for Xbox. In MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf, gamers can step outside the 'Mech and live the life of a human pilot in a fresh new single player game. Tanks, VTOLs and BattleArmor offer players plenty of opportunities to rain destruction on their opposition in both single and multiplayer games. Xbox Live gamers can enjoy a whole new level of strategy, as BattleArmor-equipped players 'jack enemy 'Mechs and VTOLs drop supplies to their teammates. Both online and off, MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf offers players an unparalleled gaming experience." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Pearson Technology Group, Rare Studios, TopHeavy Studios, Activision, and Rock Star Games in News. |
The NanoBreeze® Room Air Purifier "The NanoBreeze® Room Air Purifier from NanoTwin Technologies, Inc. uses photocatalytic nanotechnology to clean and purify the air inside your home. EPA reports that a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air. People spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. The risks to personal health are greater due to air pollution indoors than outdoors. According to EPA, "Indoor air pollution is one risk that you can do something about." The NanoBreeze Room Air Purifier is a lightweight home appliance that decomposes the harmful gases from fuel or tobacco smoke, airborne germs or allergens, odors from mildew or trash, and the fumes from plastics, finishes, perfumes and cleaners. The product oxidizes both volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) and bioaerosols.The NanoBreeze Room Air Purifier has no filters to replace or collecting plates to clean and produces no ozone. HEPA filters capture rather than oxidize airborne contaminants. Carbon filters are needed to capture gases. The filters need to be replaced, which imposes a high cost of ownership. Electronic air purifiers include ionizers and ozone generators. Ionizers charge large dust particles which either deposit on room surfaces or are collected on metal plates that need to be cleaned frequently. Ionizers do not remove gases or odors and may produce ozone. The oxidation power of ozone is not as powerful an oxidant as photocatalytic TiO2. Ozone is considered toxic and can aggravate asthma. The EPA does not recommend using ozone generators within occupied indoor spaces. The NanoBreeze Room Air Purifier produces no eye or skin exposure hazards from ultraviolet radiation. Ultraviolet air purifiers use Germicidal type UVC radiation to kill germs by destroying their DNA. UVC radiation is hazardous to all living things. Germicidal UV air purifiers do not remove gases and can also produce ozone. The NanoBreeze Room Air Purifier uses a patented UVA light tube. The outside of the tube features a fiberglass wrapping that has been coated with a nanometer thin layer of photocatalytic TiO2, which absorbs all ultraviolet emissions from the lamp." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from EZQuest, KW Media Group, and O'Reilly in News. |
Pixa MP-810 8.4" Portable DVD Player "Video watching on the go just got better with the Pixa MP-810 8.4" Portable DVD Player from Pixa, Inc. -- the first wireless DVD player that comes with a wireless headphone and TV tuner for expanded mobile entertainment capabilities.The player's infrared-based wireless headset makes it easy for kids to watch movies in the car without bothering their parents or getting tangled up in wires, while the TV tuner/antenna set enables kids to tune into favorites like Sesame Street or Sabrina: The Teenage Witch on the road simply by plugging the tuner into the side of the player and sticking the antenna on the car roof. For sports fans of all ages, the TV tuner offers the added benefit of being able to watch broadcasts of major league football, baseball or basketball games on the player while simultaneously watching the live action at the stadium. Gamegoers can now see the instant replays, hear the play by play, and more -- all with an easy-to-carry unit that weighs just over two pounds and is roughly the size of a paperback book. The player has a wide 8.4" LCD flip-up screen with a 1440x234 resolution, adjustable 400-nit brightness, 160-degree viewing angle and 16:9 aspect ratio. Power is provided by a rechargeable three-hour battery pack, making it possible to watch extra-long flicks like "The Fellowship of the Ring" in one sitting. It supports CD, VCD, CD-R, MP3, MPEG and Kodak Picture CD playback as well as DVDs. It includes stereo speakers, is compatible with both PAL and NTSC formats, and comes with a carrying case as well as an AC/DC power adapter for international use." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from O'Reilly, Adobe, and McGraw-Hill in News. |
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Think Headtrip MP3 'Wireless' Headphones "Think Computer Products announced the release of the Think Headtrip "Wireless" MP3/WMA Headphones. The entire Headtrip includes the MP3 player, a rechargeable battery and flash memory storage (64Mb, 128Mb or 256Mb capacities) packed in a sleek, self-contained, lightweight headphone. No external player or battery case is required.The Think Headtrip MP3 player was created for athletes, sports enthusiasts, students "on-the-go" and can also be used for listening to MP3 "books" or other study materials. Think Computer Products President Bill Hojreh comments, "It's inexpensive enough, you can even send an MP3 message to friends overseas and they can keep the unit to listen to music later." The battery lasts for about 350 to 400 minutes with a full charge. The unit holds about 1 minute of sound per megabyte of storage (at 22.1 kHz sampling rates) and features 5 user-selectable EQ (equalizer) modes depending on user preferences. Users can download MP3 or WMA files from their PC and recharge the battery via a single USB cable included with the device. The Headtrip works on PCs running Microsoft Windows 98 or later. Street pricing is $89 for 256Mb, $69 for 128Mb and $59 for 64Mb." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Tapwave, Josh Groban, Peachpit Publishing, and O'Reilly Publishing in News. |
Innovative Video Glasses Create Ultimate Head Game "For online shoppers seeking the latest electronic entertainment gadget, the merchandise innovators at firstSTREET introduce I-Scapes video glasses, a cool new high-tech product that allows you to watch movies and DVDs or play video games in the privacy of your own head.This portable DVD headset weighs only 8 ounces and produces the effect of a virtual 70-inch screen viewed from 13 feet, simulating a real movie theater. Enjoy favorite movies and DVDs without disturbing others or indulge in hours of truly outrageous video game-playing over the holidays. Value-priced under $300, these videogaming glasses are another exclusive product marketed by firstSTREET. Designed for maximum comfort, the I-Scapes video glasses feature an elastic band in the back, fully adjustable stereo headphones and foldable frames. Two full-color .7-inch liquid crystal displays support 230x173 lines of resolution comparable to a standard video camera viewfinder with 110,000 pixels per LCD panel. I-Scapes work with cable boxes, VCRs, DVD players and camcorders as well as the most popular video game systems." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Square Enix and Disney Interactive, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Games, Got Game Entertainment, Shrapnel Games, and Codemasters in News. |
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