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Rail Simulator All aboard! Electronic Arts Inc. announced that Rail Simulator® has shipped to North American retailers for the PC. Train enthusiasts will find even more control, track options and unprecedented graphics in Rail Simulator as they take the helm of historic and contemporary trains on more than 1,000 miles of real-life routes from around the world. Developed by Kuju Entertainment, the North American version of the game features new content including U.S. trains and the famous Barstow to San Bernadino route modeled in extraordinary detail.From the team behind the popular Microsoft Train Simulator, Kuju Entertainment is continuing to push the genre to new heights. Rail Simulator puts players in full control of every aspect of the train’s operation and even gives players a powerful track editor to create and share their own routes. Varying difficultly levels tailor the game to players of all skill levels, from Easy to Full Simulation. Rail Simulator is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. Continue reading: EA Ships Rail Simulator - The Ultimate Train Simulation in News. |
Saitek Cyborg Gaming Devices Saitek announced the launch of the Cyborg range of gaming devices.Saitek’s Cyborg products are designed specifically for gaming and aimed at serious gamers who demand the best equipment to help them win. These people play games intensely for long periods at a time and need controllers and peripherals which not only offer outstanding comfort, but high precision and absolute control. Cyborg products fit the gamer like a glove and transmit their actions to the game with an almost human intuition. As well as astonishing performance, the Cyborg range of products looks stunning with serious, hardwearing, tactile materials, subtle lighting and the trademark Cyborg head logo – the badge of gaming excellence. Continue reading: Saitek Launches the Cyborg Range of Gaming Devices in News. |
REALbasic 2008 Release 1 REAL Software, maker of REALbasic, a cross-platform development environment for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux developers, will announce REALbasic 2008 Release 1 at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco. The latest version includes introspection which has been the most highly requested feature from the user community in recent years."Adding introspection to our object-oriented language provides developers with a powerful tool," stated Geoff Perlman, President and CEO of REAL Software. "With this new capability our users will be more productive and their applications will be more dynamic and adaptable." Continue reading: REAL Software Ships REALbasic 2008 Release 1 in News. |
EA Sports NFL Tour Are you ready for some football? Electronic Arts Inc. announced that NFL Tour, a new NFL and NFL PLAYERS licensed arcade football video game, is now available in retail stores. In NFL Tour, complex controls are a thing of the past, now any football fan can pull off amazing highlight-reel plays using only a few buttons in fast-paced arcade action. With intuitive controls, fast-paced gameplay, and visually stunning graphics - NFL Tour is action-packed.NFL Tour offers players a fun, and engaging experience with the NFL and its talented players. With real NFL players as teammates, players travel across the country to play against each of the NFL teams in newly custom-designed stadiums. NFL Tour is an authentic yet uncomplicated arcade-style football game that features a responsive gameplay system and easy-to-use game controls. Appealing to both NFL fans and gamers, NFL Tour allows players at any skill level to storm the field and play competitively from the start. Continue reading: EA SPORTS BIG Breaks NFL TOUR to Retail Stores in News. |
i2i Stream Digital Music Broadcaster Aerielle, Inc., developers of advanced wireless audio solutions, today introduced the i2i Stream Digital Music Broadcaster, a one-to-many wireless portable audio sharing accessory featuring CD quality sound. i2i Stream is the first solution that allows consumers to stream audio content from the media source of their choice - all while sharing with friends and family wirelessly.i2i Stream enables users to wirelessly broadcast high-quality audio from a variety of media sources, such as iPods, MP3, CD or DVD players. The i2i Stream Digital Music Broadcaster allows friends to share the same music while using the headset or ear buds of their choice, thereby enabling music enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite tunes together, without the hassle of cumbersome wires. Continue reading: Aerielle Introduces i2i Stream for Broadcasting High-Quality Digital Audio Wirelessly in News. |
PUROSOL Plasma Screen Cleaner Origin Laboratories LLC (Origin Labs) introduced PUROSOL Plasma’s new clam shell packaging at the 2008 International CES tradeshow, held January 7-10 in Las Vegas. The clam shell package includes a four ounce PUROSOL Plasma bottle, part of Origin Labs’ line of advanced, plant extract-based cleaning products specifically formulated for today’s advanced digital screens and a large microfiber cloth (12”x16”).The all-natural PUROSOL Plasma is specifically designed to safely clean the millions of LCD, plasma, CRT and LED screens used in televisions, laptops, computers, iPods, PSP’s and other consumer devices on the market. Utilizing the cutting-edge PUROSOL formula, Plasma uses its unique molecular properties to not only clean the screen, but neutralize static charge created by the screen, allowing the screen to stay cleaner longer. Unlike ordinary off-the-shelf cleaners, which are made up primarily of alcohol, ammonia, harsh solvents, silicone and colored dye, the PUROSOL line of products is completely organic and environmentally safe. This advanced cleaner is non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, contains no CFCs, no detergents and no solvents of any kind (including alcohol, ammonia and chlorine). Continue reading: PUROSOL to Debut Plasma Clam Shell at CES in News. |
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Disney Blu-ray in 2008 Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment announces an exciting new line-up of Blu-ray initiatives in 2008, an ever-expanding Blu-ray slate and new technological-advancements in bonus feature materials, all which guarantee a superior high-definition home entertainment experience."This is an exciting time for Disney as we not only announce the release of our first Platinum Disney animated classic on Blu-ray with Sleeping Beauty, but also allow consumers to create an entirely new home entertainment experience with stunning new bonus features and amazing interactive capabilities like never before seen," stated Bob Chapek, President of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. For the first time ever, WDSHE will begin releasing its treasured animated classics on Platinum Edition Blu-ray Disc™ launching with Sleeping Beauty in the fall of 2008. Taking advantage of the numerous technological advancements of the Blu-ray format, these all time favorites have been revitalized to include exceptional high-definition picture and sound quality and compelling interactive content such as virtual games, full motion picture-in-picture and online shopping capabilities via BD-Live broadband connection. Continue reading: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Rolls into 2008 with Blu-ray in News. |
NewTechReview Issue 2 - Official Newsletter Relaunch Issue 2 of the FREE NewTechReview Consumer Technology Newsletter has been published! Here's what you'll find in this issue:1. Scott's Notes - Official Newsletter Relaunch 2. NTechNEWS - Photography, Massage, SystemWorks, iRobot, Nero, Wii 3. NTechREVIEWS - Adobe, P-Touch, Tennis, Nyko, APC, Pirates 4. NTechARTICLES - Fix Your Photos, Using Flickr, Boost Web Traffic 5. NTechDOWNLOADS - OpenOffice, Paint.NET, CDBurnerXP, KatMouse 6. NTechCONTEST - WWF Slam Cam Digital Cameras 7. NTechFINISH - New Year Resolutions For more information: NewTechReview Issue 2 To be eligible for the contest, you need to be a subscriber. If you're not already, just click here to subscribe. It's free! If you are already a subscriber, please allow up to 5 days for the delivery of your issue via e-mail. |
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Photoshop CS3 RAW Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  "RAW data is the holy grail of digital photography," said award-winning photographer and best-selling author Mikkel Aaland, when his book Photoshop CS2 RAW was published two years ago. The same is still true today."Anyone who is serious about digital photography and wants to produce the best possible picture needs to shoot and process RAW," notes Aaland in the introduction of his new book, Photoshop CS3 RAW. Aaland's up-to-the-minute edition focuses on the important features of Adobe Photoshop CS3, including Camera Raw's new retouching tools, expanded controls, and ramped up sharpening features. Aaland also explains how to use Camera Raw in conjunction with Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Bridge 2.0 to capture, organize, and optimize RAW images so you can produce the best possible digital photographs. Continue reading: O'Reilly Publishes Photoshop CS3 RAW in News. |
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Assassin's Creed Sales Soar Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced record sales performance for its Assassin's Creed™ video game.Assassin's Creed™ has greatly outstripped Ubisoft's sales expectations and currently ranks among the top two or three best-selling games for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox360® video game and entertainment system in the vast majority of geographical regions. Easily one of the most anticipated games for the holiday season and the game has arrived on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft at the MSRP of $59.99 with the Limited Edition priced at $69.99. It is rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB. Continue reading: Ubisoft Announces Outstanding Sales Performance For Assassin's Creed in News. |
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Nyko Charge Base 2 Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Nyko Technologies announced their new charging solution for PlayStation(R) 3 controllers, the Charge Base 2, making it easier than ever to keep both your Dual Shock 3 and SIXAXIS controllers organized and charged.Nyko's newly redesigned Charge Base 2 rapidly charges two PS3 controllers simultaneously, while providing a visually appealing storage option and a faster recharge rate via any AC outlet. Besides easier-to-read charge indicators and a smaller form factor, the Charge Base 2 employs a totally new contact point dongle system that makes charging your controllers easier then ever. Each Charge Base 2 comes packaged with two light weight Mini USB charge adaptors that attach to the controller and allow for easy drop and charge functionality through the Charge Base 2's specialized charging ports. Continue reading: Nyko Ships PlayStation 3 Charge Base 2 in News. |
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Nero 8 Updated for Blu-ray and More Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Nero announced that the latest update of the award-winning Nero 8 suite brings users BDMV authoring and playback, improved file encoding speed, support for Mini HD DVD-Video discs, and more.Nero 8 has received certification for authoring and playback of writeable Blu-ray Disc Video (BDMV) titles and with the new update now supports advanced and interactive features for High Definition audio and video. The certifications were presented by Sony Corporation’s Blu-ray Disc testing center and ensure maximum compatibility with other Blu-ray devices for trouble-free operation. The latest update of Nero 8 also includes play back of Mini HD DVD-Video discs, and burning of HD DVD-Video onto DVD-R/RW media. Smart Encoding, a feature that detects compliant incoming data formats from AVCHD camcorders, avoids time-consuming re-encoding by skipping the recoding step for AVCHD content when the destination format is also AVCHD. Continue reading: Latest Nero 8 Update Includes Blu-ray, Mini HD DVD-Video Playback, and More in News. |
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The Bourne Ultimatum DVD Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  In The Bourne Ultimatum, Matt Damon (The Departed) returns to his signature role as amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne with an all-star ensemble featuring David Strathairn (Fracture), Julia Stiles (The Omen), Scott Glenn (Freedom Writers) and Academy Award(R) nominees Joan Allen (The Upside of Anger) and Albert Finney (Before the Devil Knows You're Dead). Directed by Paul Greengrass (United Flight 93, The Bourne Supremacy), the film is a razor sharp, adrenaline-fueled spy thriller that traces the former secret agent's continuing search for his true identity as he evades the relentless government operatives who want him dead.The Bourne Ultimatum DVD includes an arsenal of bonus features, from an in-depth "making of" documentary that takes viewers on a whirlwind trip through Moscow, Paris, London, Tangier and New York City to exclusive filmmaker commentary and deleted scenes. The HD DVD features even more excitement with interactive features and challenges. Continue reading: The Bourne Ultimatum DVD Captures 5.4 Million Units in Six Days in News. |
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The Creative Digital Darkroom Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Two fine art photographers, authors, and gifted educators--Katrin Eismann and Sean Duggan--take readers on an inspirational visual journey in O'Reilly Media's latest release, The Creative Digital Darkroom.The authors' groundbreaking new tutorial provides digital photographers with much more than the quick tips and gimmicky effects of many of today's books. Indeed, Katrin, who chairs the Masters of Professional Studies in Digital Photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and Sean, an Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert, share their expertise and artistry to help photographers think more creatively. And while their highly anticipated new resource offers plenty of up-to-the-minute, in-depth, hands-on instruction in digital darkroom techniques covering a wide range of topics, Katrin and Sean also share their thoughts about photographic concepts. Readers learn how to look at the image and listen to it. They discover how changes to the delicate matrix of light and shadow tones can transform the mood and meaning of a photo. They find out how to sculpt with light and contrast. And readers discover how to imagine color and tonal changes that best express their visions for the photographs. Continue reading: O'Reilly Publishes The Creative Digital Darkroom in News. |
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Acronis True Image 11 Home Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Acronis, Inc., a provider of affordable, scalable storage management and disaster recovery software, has announced the general availability of Acronis True Image 11 Home, the latest version of Acronis' file and system disk imaging backup and restore software for home and home office users.The new version adds powerful, yet easy-to-use features including the exclusive Try&Decide feature, which allows users to perform potentially dangerous operations such as software installation or e-mail attachment opening without putting their PC at risk. It does this by creating a secure, temporary workspace that is insulated from the rest of the user's computer. The user can either commit the changes to their hard disk or simply delete all changes without impacting the hard disk at all. Added security and privacy functionality includes Acronis Drive Cleanser, which securely erases hard drives before discarding or donating a computer, and File Shredder, which wipes out individual computers files so that they are permanently deleted and unrecoverable. Continue reading: Acronis, Inc. Ships Acronis True Image 11 Home in News. |
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National Treasure Two-Disc Collector’s Edition DVD Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  To celebrate the theatrical release of National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents a new, two-disc special edition DVD of the blockbuster adventure that started it all. Available December 18, 2007, National Treasure: Collector’s Edition is a nonstop thrill ride that will have action fans on the edge of their seats as star Nicolas Cage deciphers clues from America’s past to unlock the mystery behind the world’s greatest treasure.The Collector’s Edition DVD includes a wealth of bonus material including four new featurettes that take viewers inside the making of this family classic, plus a sneak peek at the highly anticipated theatrical sequel National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Presented in new collectible packaging, National Treasure: Collector’s Edition is an ideal holiday gift for any movie lover. Continue reading: Disney Ships National Treasure Two-Disc Collector’s Edition DVD in News. |
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E-Mail Marketing For Dummies Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Constant Contact®, Inc., a leading provider of e-mail marketing and online surveys for small organizations, is proud to announce the release of the latest For Dummies reference book from Wiley Publishing – E-Mail Marketing For Dummies, written by John Arnold, Constant Contact’s Denver based regional development director. This 360-page, easy-to-read reference book will help small businesses and organizations capitalize on the latest e-mail marketing techniques and best practices. E-Mail Marketing For Dummies is an effective resource for anyone interested in building effective e-mail marketing programs to help increase sales and build stronger customer relationships.E-Mail Marketing For Dummies is written for a wide range of readers from e-mail marketing beginners who have never executed an e-mail newsletter campaign to seasoned marketing veterans looking for the latest strategies and tips on interactive email marketing techniques. Continue reading: Constant Contact Expert Pens E-Mail Marketing For Dummies in News. |
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced the immediate North American availability of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune(TM). Developed by the studio that brought blockbuster hit franchises Crash Bandicoot(TM) and Jak & Daxter(R) to PlayStation(R) fans, Naughty Dog Inc.'s, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is the first game in a new fast-paced action-adventure franchise developed exclusively for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system.Uncharted: Drake's Fortune has gamers playing as the fallible Nathan Drake, a possible descendent of Sir Francis Drake and an explorer out to uncover the secrets of his family legacy while uncovering El Dorado. Featuring more than 100 minutes of in-game cinematics with movie-like production quality pre-rendered on PS3, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune was developed using proprietary technology that enabled incredibly realistic characters and lifelike environments. Building on its heritage of extraordinary storytelling and character development, Naughty Dog has created a deep and rich experience that captivates emotion and sets the precedence for realistic action games to follow. Continue reading: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Ships for PlayStation 3 in News. |
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Human Touch Massage Products Honored Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Human Touch™, the leading brand of high-performance, design-oriented massage chairs for today’s modern and traditional living spaces, announced that two of its revolutionary massage products have been selected as finalists for HomeWorld Business’s Housewares Design Awards.Designed to relieve soreness, tension and fatigue caused by gravity, the HT-7450 Zero-Gravity massage chair with its patented Acupoint™ Detection System that scans the entire length of the user’s back for key pressure points to target during the massage, is a finalist in the furniture category, while the thin, portable and heated HT-1470 back massage pad has been acknowledged as a finalist in the Personal Care, Health and Garment Care category. On February 6th, 2008, the “Best In Category” honorees for each of the 13 award categories will be announced during the Fifth Annual Housewares Design Awards Ceremony & Luncheon, to be held at the Marriott Marquis in New York city. Continue reading: Human Touch Massage Chair and Back Massage Pad Honored as Finalists for Housewares Design Awards in News. |
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Learning ActionScript 3.0 Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Ready to unleash your inner animator? Planning to launch a new e-commerce site? Developing a new interactive, online tutorial? No matter what you're envisioning, O'Reilly Media's latest release--Learning ActionScript 3.0--can help turn your programming dreams into a virtual reality.Flash designers, developers, and beginning programmers alike will find this feature-rich new guide invaluable for navigating ActionScript 3.0. "Our book is especially important now because ActionScript 3.0 is the most powerful and robust version of ActionScript to date and, as such, has a steeper learning curve," says author Rich Shupe. Shupe and coauthor Zevan Rosser draw on their vast experience as Flash developers and teachers to provide a solid ActionScript foundation, revealing the myriad of ways you can use it for practical, everyday projects. Continue reading: O'Reilly Publishes Learning ActionScript 3.0 in News. |
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Digital Astrophotography Guide Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  At first glance, the challenge of astrophotography may appear daunting. But spectacular results are not only possible; they are easy to learn with the step-by-step approach of Digital Astrophotography: A Guide to Capturing the Cosmos. Amateurs today can produce images that only 20 years ago a large professional observatory would have been proud of—and this book shows you how.Learn how to: * Set up your camera for optimal results * Focus your camera for razor-sharp images * Take beautiful night shots with a simple compact digital camera, a tripod, and a telescope * Use a DSLR camera to shoot the Sun, Moon, stars, and more * Get brilliant images of planets with a webcam * Capture remote galaxies with a CCD camera just like a pro Continue reading: Rocky Nook Publishes Digital Astrophotography Guide in News. |
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Godzilla Unleashed Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Atari, Inc., one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, announced that Godzilla(R) Unleashed for PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and Godzilla(R) Unleashed: Double Smash for Nintendo DS(TM) have shipped to retailers in North America. Godzilla Unleashed, a long-running publishing franchise and the ultimate giant monsters fighting game, will be arriving for the Wii(TM) later this holiday season.Godzilla Unleashed provides an environment perfect for stopping this worldwide obliteration with nine urban arenas, interactive 3D cityscapes, huge destructible buildings, soaring skyscrapers and towering alien formations. Continue reading: Atari's Godzilla Unleashed Roars Into Retail in News. |
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Ships Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announced "Kane & Lynch: Dead Men" has shipped to retail stores nationwide. "Kane & Lynch: Dead Men" comes from the award winning team at IO Interactive responsible for the critically acclaimed Hitman franchise, and will be available for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, and PC Games for Windows platforms as well as digital download, and mobile handsets."Kane & Lynch: Dead Men" is a cinematic crime drama that tells a raw and gritty tale of two anti-heroes -- one a flawed mercenary, the other a medicated psychopath -- set in an intense third-person action shooter. Forced to embark on a violent and chaotic journey, hating each other every step of the way, "Kane & Lynch: Dead Men" features a gripping storyline, relentless third-person action and an innovative twist on the online multiplayer gameplay experience. Continue reading: Eidos Ships Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Game in News. |
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Windows Vista Annoyances Book Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Windows Vista contains so many quirks, unaccountable behaviors, and confounding features that it almost seems to have been designed to vex its users. Unfortunately, as most Vista users are already dealing with job demands, impending deadlines, and assorted miscellaneous interruptions, they have little patience left for operating system foibles. The situation tends to make them annoyed.But author David Karp has a different take. "Why suffer when you can take matters into your own hands?" he asks. Karp has a rare talent for helping cranky computer users become serene. His books have been alleviating the annoyances of computer users for many years, and his latest, Windows Vista Annoyances may be the timeliest of his works to date. The book offers a wide-ranging collection of solutions, hacks, and time-saving tips for working around the most irritating features and getting Vista to do much more than Microsoft intended. Continue reading: O'Reilly Publishes Windows Vista Annoyances Book in News. |
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Take Your Photography to the Next Level Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Written for the photographer who strives to achieve a higher level of results in their work, Take Your Photography to the Next Level is based on a series of essays originally featured on the popular Luminous Landscape website. These essays were expanded upon and updated, and new essays have been added.George Barr isn’t afraid to tackle some of the rarely discussed, yet essential, aspects of successful photography. Photographers will learn what is required in order to grow in their creativity and to gain a deeper understanding of their craft. This is not a technical book: no f-stops or shutter speeds are spoken here. Instead, Barr explores the more difficult subjects; the ones that will help you to grow as a photographer. Continue reading: Rocky Nook Publishes Take Your Photography to the Next Level in News. |
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BlackSite: Area 51 for PlayStation 3 Ships Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Midway Games Inc., a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer announced that BlackSite: Area 51 for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system is now shipping to retail outlets nationwide.The immersive and fast-paced FPS title, which is already available in stores for Xbox 360 and PC in North America, allows gamers the chance to direct living, breathing squad mates with a context-sensitive "One-Button Squad Command" control system as they make their way through the game's politically-subversive storyline. Throughout the mission, destructible environments can be reduced to rubble, creating interactive cover points for both you and the enemy, which can be blown away with enough firepower. Continue reading: Midway Games Ships BlackSite: Area 51 for PlayStation 3 in News. |
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Unreal Tournament 3 for PS3 Ships Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Midway Games Inc., a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, and world-renowned developer Epic Games, Inc. announced that the highly anticipated and award-winning Unreal Tournament 3 game has shipped for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Epic Games, creators of 4-million-plus selling 2006 Game of the Year Gears of War, has brought the world's premiere and multi-million unit selling first-person shooter only to one system, the PLAYSTATION 3. Unreal Tournament 3 for PS3, rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB, is available for a U.S. suggested retail price of $59.95. Unreal Tournament 3 is currently available for the PC for a U.S. suggested retail price of $49.95."Unreal Tournament 3 sets a new benchmark for graphical quality and what a first-person shooter gameplay experience on the PLAYSTATION 3 system should be," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "The game is a must-have for a PLAYSTATION 3 system owner this holiday season." Continue reading: Midway Games Unreal Tournament 3 for PlayStation 3 Ships in News. |
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Awarded Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the epic first person action game from Activision, Inc., earned top honors as Best Shooter and Best Military Game at Spike TV’s 5th Annual “Video Game Awards” (VGA) show, which was held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, December 7.“We’re thrilled that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was recognized as best in class by our peers and the media,” said Robin Kaminsky, executive vice president of publishing, Activision, Inc. “Activision is committed to creating great gameplay experiences and these awards are a testament to the vision, talent and commitment of the development team at Infinity Ward.” About Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the new action thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Continue reading: Activision's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Earns Top Awards in News. |
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The Best of Crank Yankers: Uncensored Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  The laughter. The tears. The vomit. Now over 50 of your favorite calls from COMEDY CENTRAL's "Crank Yankers" are available in this glorious DVD collection. Look back on all your favorite moments, from Hadassah's obnoxiously uncomfortable questions about poop to Spoonie Luv's liberal use of the word "badonkadonk," to the time Special Ed yelled "I got mail!" 48 different times in one call (we counted). Released by COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment, "The Best of Crank Yankers: Uncensored" DVD is now available.Continue reading: Comedy Central Ship The Best of Crank Yankers: Uncensored DVD in News. |
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Photoshop CS3 Photo Effects Cookbook Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Learning to use Photoshop CS3 can be daunting. But with Tim Shelbourne's timely new book--Photoshop CS3 Photo Effects Cookbook--you don't have to be a trained artist, pro photographer, or Photoshop expert to cook up amazing results quickly and easily.Indeed, Photoshop CS3 offers digital creatives innumerable exciting digital ingredients and garnishes to experiment with. "Day can be turned to night, skin can be transformed to wood or stone, and that image of your pet dog can sport a knowing, but subtle grin," explains Shelbourne. And Shelbourne packed his new book with 53 easy-to-follow recipes, inspirational digital imagery, and authoritative information and advice for digital photographers, designers, and artists. So if your experience of digital manipulation so far consists of simple tonal adjustments and color corrections you're in for a treat. Continue reading: O'Reilly Publishes Photoshop CS3 Photo Effects Cookbook in News. |
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Wacom Cintiq 12WX and Cintiq 20WSX Pen Displays Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Wacom Technology Corp. announced the introduction of two new members to the Cintiq family -- the Cintiq 12WX and Cintiq 20WSX. The Cintiq 12WX combines all the advantages and power of direct pen-on-screen input with a new low-profile, lightweight and flexible design. The new Cintiq 12WX is aimed at professional creators of digital content looking to improve and streamline their workflow. Storyboarding for 2D or 3D animations, compositing for post production, designing graphics, as well as retouching photos are just a few of the many creative applications where the Cintiq 12WX will excel.Also joining Wacom's Cintiq lineup is the Cintiq 20WSX, the world's first wide-format desktop pen display. Combining the the same design elements and ergonomic enhancements as the Cintiq 21UX, Wacom's latest wide-format pen display is ideal for those who prefer to work with a 16:10 aspect ratio and may not require the increased resolution of the 21UX. Continue reading: Wacom Launches New Cintiq 12WX and Cintiq 20WSX Pen Displays in News. |
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Nyko Perfect Shot and Net Connect for Wii Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Nyko Technologies(R), a premier peripherals manufacturer, announced the Perfect Shot and Net Connect-two new products for the Nintendo Wii.Nyko's Perfect Shot is the ideal complement to blaster/shooting games on the Wii, allowing players to experience more tactile control and accuracy during intense gaming sessions. The Perfect Shot holds the Wii remote with a secure locking system and allows players to hit the remote's B button using a tactile trigger mechanism. For gamers looking for an easy-to-use method to connect the Wii to a non-wireless Internet connection, the Nyko Net Connect is the solution. The Net Connect provides a high-speed Internet connection for the Wii, requiring only a Cat5 Ethernet cable and an existing Internet connection. With no complex setup codes or installation software, players can get their Wii online by plugging the device in to one of the Wii's USB ports and attaching it to their home network. Continue reading: Nyko Perfect Shot and Net Connect for Wii in News. |
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End on DVD and Blu-ray Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski like you’ve never experienced it before on Disney DVD and stunning high-definition Blu-ray Disc® loaded with an armada of bonus materials. Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and Geoffrey Rush lead a stellar cast in the biggest, most thrilling installment of the blockbuster franchise, filled with spectacular visual effects, exotic locales and breathtaking action.“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” arrives in time for the holidays on multiple platforms including 2-disc DVD and 2-disc 75GB Blu-ray sets featuring hours of extra material highlighted by bloopers and extensive behind-the-scenes content – plus the Blu-ray exclusive Enter the Maelstrom: a BD-Java feature that takes Blu-ray interactivity to an astounding new level! “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” arrives December 4 on multiple platforms, including a 2-disc DVD for the SRP of $34.99, 2-disc 75GB Blu-ray for the SRP of $35.99, and single-disc DVD for the SRP of $29.99. Continue reading: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End on DVD and Blu-ray in News. |
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Head First C# Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Andrew Stellman and Jennifer Greene believe there has never been a better time to learn C#. One reason is the imminent release of C# 3.0. "Microsoft is releasing some really awesome improvements in C# 3.0," says Greene. "A lot of the things that people can do in just a few lines with 3.0 would have taken much more code just a year ago. Not to mention the release ofVisual Studio 2008 Express--a few years back, you had to buy programming tools from Microsoft. Now you can download them for free, and that gives people a great way to learn C# without spending a lot of money."Head First C# is a complete learning experience for object-oriented programming, C#, and the Visual Studio IDE. Written for your brain, the book covers C# 3.0 and Visual Studio 2008, and teaches everything from garbage collection to extension methods to double-buffered animation. Readers will also master C#'s hottest and newest syntax, LINQ, for querying data in .NET collections, SQL databases, and more. Continue reading: Head First C# in News. |
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Review: Caligari trueSpace 7.5 3D Design Software Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  When I reviewed trueSpace 6, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the upgrade with features like full color coded layers support, NURBS Trim Curve extrusion, Capping and Curve projection, Chamfers and Fillets, Radial, Grid, and Spline array tools, as well as Bend, Taper, and Skew deform tools. I especially enjoyed the Shelling and Mirrored Modeling functions. With trueSpace 7.5, however, my reaction goes way beyond pleasantly surprised. I can easily say this is the best version of trueSpace yet.Interface Enhancements To newcomers, the icon-based interface of trueSpace can still be daunting, but you can switch to a menu-based interface if you'd like. And the 900-plus, printed Artist Guide thatships with the software is extremely helpful. But all users will welcome the new ability to customize the workspace. The trueSpace 6 workspace is still here (via a quick mouse click, if that's what you want to use) but the new trueSpace 7.5 workspace is much cleaner and provides more advanced tools as well as realistic real-time render preview. With a single click you can also access the integrated Animation Editor and Link Editor, along with libraries and panels. The workflow is cleaner, simpler and overall a much more productive experience. With the Panel Editor you can customize any of the control panels to show only the parameters you need, thus eliminating any clutter, but you still have access to all original controls. This is a big leap forward for trueSpace as past versions have been much more difficult to work with. Read the full review: Caligari trueSpace 7.5 3D Design Software in Reviews. |
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Midway Games Unreal Tournament 3 for PlayStation 3 Coming Soon Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Midway Games Inc. and Epic Games announced that the PlayStation® 3 version of Unreal Tournament 3 is scheduled to ship to retail outlets in North America on December 10th. It is expected to begin arriving in stores in limited quantities the following day, with a U.S. suggested retail price of $59.95. The highly anticipated first-person shooter has already shipped internationally for the PC and is available for a U.S. suggested retail price of $49.95 and $59.95 for the collector's edition.Unreal Tournament 3 Unreal Tournament 3 marks the return of the world's premiere first-person shooter to the PC, and its debut on PlayStation® 3. Unreal Tournament 3 unleashes the full power of Unreal Engine 3, taking graphics, gameplay, and challenge to a whole new level. Players engage in intense battles with other human players online, or against Unreal artificial intelligence that sets the industry standard. Continue reading: Unreal Tournament 3 for PlayStation 3 in News. |
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Symantec Ships Norton SystemWorks 2008 Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Symantec Corp. announced new versions of Norton SystemWorks, the leading PC tuneup solution that diagnoses, repairs and maintains consumer and home office/small office computers. Norton SystemWorks Standard, Norton SystemWorks Premier and Norton SystemWorks Basic are now Vista compatible and provide consumers the opportunity to choose the solution that best suits their needs.All three editions of Norton SystemWorks automatically diagnose and fix hard drive errors with the One-Button Checkup feature. Also included are Norton Utilities’ trusted tools, Norton Cleanup, which removes cookies and temporary files, and System Optimizer, which allows computer users to optimize their Windows settings from a single screen. In addition, Norton SystemWorks Standard and Premier include Norton AntiVirus 2008, which protects against new and emerging malicious code. Norton SystemWorks Premier also features Norton Save & Restore 2.0, offering easy yet reliable system and data backup and recovery, and an emergency boot CD so customers can start their computer when it can’t start itself. Continue reading: Symantec Norton SystemWorks 2008 in News. |
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EA Ships Medal of Honor Airborne for PS3 Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Get ready to get airborne! Electronic Arts Inc. announced that Medal of Honor Airborne for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores in North America and will be available in Europe on November 30.Medal of Honor Airborne is the most recent addition to the revered Medal of Honor series that has sold over 31 million copies worldwide to date. Now, PLAYSTATION 3 gamers are able to jump into the largest Allied Airborne Operations of WWII and become the hero that suppresses the Axis powers throughout Europe. Using an innovative approach to first-person shooter gaming, every level starts with the player’s ability to airdrop into combat from a C-47 airplane and choose where they land on the battlefield. The first step is everything and the player’s landing spot can change the course of battle. Conflict on the ground offers strategic choice in vertical, open battle spaces with a wealth of attack routes and flanking opportunities. Continue reading: EA Medal of Honor Airborne in News. |
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Review: Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  In this review, I took a look at Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium (also available in a Standard version), which is for users needing applications for professional rich media, video, animation, DVD, Blu-ray, and other digital content creation. Included in this Suite are the following: After Effects CS3, Premiere Pro CS3, Photoshop CS3 Extended, Flash CS3 Professional, Illustrator CS3, Encore CS3, Soundbooth CS3, OnLocation CS3, and Ultra CS3. Support applications include: Adobe Bridge CS3, Adobe Dynamic Link, Adobe Device Central CS3, and Adobe Acrobat Connect. You also get Adobe Video Workshop with over 13 hours of training.What brings this Suite together is the integration between all of the applications via what Adobe calls Dynamic Link. All of the new features are wonderful, but being able to edit audio from within Premiere by quickly switching to Soundbooth and back or being able to easily edit imported Photoshop files from within After Effects creates a very optimal workflow. In my opinion, that integration is what makes Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium a joy to work with and currently the most powerful multimedia suite on the planet. Read the full review: Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium in Reviews. |
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Review: Hot Shots Tennis Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  I remember when I was a kid and our town put in some community tennis courts. My Mom and Dad really got into the game—complete with cool tennis gear and outfits. On the weekends we would go as a family to play and we all got pretty good at it (as amateurs, of course). But I was never really into sports all that much—I prefer a regular exercise regimen. As far as sports-related video games though, that's another story. I like both sports simulations as well as sports arcade games, and since I had enjoyed Hot Shots Golf so much, I was excited to get my hands on Hot Shots Tennis from SCEA.As the name implies, Hot Shots Tennis is designed to deliver the same cool, off-beat gameplay as the very popular Hot Shots Golf series, but this time for the game of tennis. Hot Shots Tennis provides 14 playable characters (both guys and gals), each with their own personality and playing skills. You can play in 11 different court settings including beaches, parks, ancient ruins, and more. Plus, even though a tennis court is a tennis court in most locations, the game provides three types of court surfaces (Hard, Grass, and Clay) that affect the ball's bounce height and speed in different ways. Read the full review: Hot Shots Tennis in Reviews. |
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Sony, Codemasters, Bethesda Softworks, 2K Games, EA Sports, and Midway Posted by Scott R. Garrigus And so it begins... even though it's only mid-September, the gaming manufacturers are already gearing up for the holiday season. I expect we'll continue to see new games for the Xbox 360, but the real anticipation will be the surge of PS3 titles that gamers are expecting. Well, I have to say that we are off to a great start with the latest barrage of releases...  Sony has come out with two high-powered titles for the PS3: Heavenly Sword and Lair. With these titles we are finally getting to see what the PS3 can really do. Heavenly Sword is an emotional roller coaster that invites players to experience a dramatic tale, as Nariko, a fiery red-haired heroine, embarks on a quest for vengeance against an invading King and his army.  While Lair engages players to fight alongside a voracious dragon and to save a world from the brink of extinction by scorching, clawing and smashing through thousands of ravenous enemies and their war-trained beasts.Codemasters is sending DiRT to the retail shelves again, but this time it's for the PS3. Featuring a massive range of off-road racing experiences on gravel, mud and dirt, players will get their fix of throwing 45 vehicles, including 2WD, 4WD, Classic and RWD cars, through the most challenging and treacherous stages, tracks and circuits all over the world.  Bethesda Softworks has shipped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition for Xbox 360 and Windows Now. They will also be shipping a PS3 version in October. And speaking of award-winning games, 2K Games' BioShock for the Xbox 360 has received and all-time highest ranking on Metacritic.  Hockey fans will be happy to hear that they have two different choices with EA Sports NHL 08 and 2K Sports NHL 2K8. And John Woo fans will enjoy his new action game from Midway -- Stranglehold.For more information about all these announcements in Gaming News: * Heavenly Sword Delivers the Perfect Blend of Cinema and Intense Action on PLAYSTATION 3 * Lair Delivers Next-Generation Action and Epic Battles on PLAYSTATION 3 System * Codemasters DiRT Hits Retail Stores Nationwide for the PlayStation 3 System * Bethesda Softworks Announces The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition for Xbox 360 and Windows Now Shipping * 2K Games BioShock Receives All-Time Highest Xbox 360 Ranking on Metacritic * EA Sports NHL 08 Ships To Retailers * 2K Sports NHL 2K8 Ships to Retailers in North America * Midway Brings Action Back With Release of Stranglehold |
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iRobot, Nero, Symantec, Electric Rain, O'Reilly, Genius, and Plustek Posted by Scott R. Garrigus There have been a lot of great, new technology announcements lately and we wanted to bring you some of the best...  iRobot has unveiled its latest line of Roomba cleaning robots. If you haven't checked these out in the past, you're missing something very cool. And these latest robots are even smarter.Nero and Symantec have announced 2008 versions of their flagship products. Nero 8 extends content beyond the PC, allowing users to easily create and edit, convert and share, rip and burn, backup and protect digital media. Norton Internet Security 2008 provides new Browser Defender and Identity Safe features.  Electric Rain has released version 5 of its Swift 3D vector graphics software. New capabilities include mesh morphing animations, user-controlled vector file optimization and an overhauled user interface to an already robust feature set.O'Reilly has a couple of new books out that will teach how to design efficient navigation for your web sites, as well as learn how to use the new Flash CS3 Professional software from Adobe. There's also a new digital photo frame from Genius and an ultra compact portable scanner from Plustek. For more information about all these announcements in Tech News: * iRobot Unveils All-New Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robots * Nero Announces the Upcoming Worldwide Release of Nero 8 * Symantec Launches Norton Internet Security 2008, Norton Antivirus 2008 * Electric Rain Releases Swift 3D Version 5.0 for Windows * Designing Web Navigation -- New from O'Reilly * Dynamic Learning: Flash CS3 Professional -- New from O'Reilly * Bring Photos To Life With The New Digital Frame From Genius * Plustek Introduces Ultra-Compact Portable Scanner |
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Nyko PS3 HD-Link and Intercooler Reviews Posted by Scott R. Garrigus Nyko is famous for its line of gaming accessories and now they are moving in full force with support for the Sony PlayStation 3. Here at NewTechReview, we'll be covering these new products as they hit the market. As such, we have a couple of reviews for you that cover the new HD-Link and Intercooler products. Here are excerpts and links to the full text: Nyko PS3 HD-Link Review  The HD-Link is a HD Component Audio/Video Cable of which one end attaches to the PS3 AV MULTI OUT connector. The other end of the cable provides five separate connections — Y, Pb, and Pr component cables for video and left/right cable for stereo audio. The HD-Link supports 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions, which includes widescreen video. The construction of the cable is very high quality including shielding for interference-free signals as well as gold plated connectors to fight oxidation and corrosion. For more information: Nyko HD-Link Component Audio/Video Cable for PS3 (Full Review).Nyko PS3 Intercooler Review  The PS3 Intercooler is a fan-based, external cooling product designed to work in conjunction with the PS3's internal system to provide an even lower operating temperature. The Intercooler comes as a two-piece unit — one piece for the back of the PS3 and one piece for the right side (when looking at the PS3 in the horizontal position). The back piece provides 2 medium fans and 2 small fans, and the side piece provides one large fan (for a total of 5 fans). For more information: Nyko Intercooler Cooling Device for PS3 (Full Review).
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EDGE Tech DiskGO Migo Drives 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 release of its DiskGO™ Smart USB Flash Drive with Migo™ and the DiskGO™ Smart 2.5" Ultra Portable Hard Drive with Migo™.The DiskGO Smart USB Flash Drive with Migo and the DiskGO Smart 2.5" Ultra Portable Hard Drive with Migo provide users the freedom to carry both critical data and numerous personal computer settings with them. The easy-to-use Migo software guides users through the steps necessary to synch a computer’s main drive to one of these portable drives, allowing access to their personal settings on another PC. Users can take documents, Outlook, and Thunderbird emails and preferences, Internet Explorer or Firefox favorites and settings, and desktop background and shortcuts. For more information: EDGE Tech DiskGO Migo Drives. Plus, more Tech News: * Xtreme Charge Adds New Life Cycles to 12-Volt Batteries * Sony Rolls Out Three Multi-Format DVD/CD Rewritable Drives for the Holidays * Version 6 Proves DAZ 3D Carrara Will Be in Every 3D Artist’s Suite of Tools for Years to Come * e frontier Introduces Poser Pro * New and Enhanced Quicken 2008 Offerings Designed to Help People Take Control of Their Finances * JavaScript & DHTML Cookbook, 2nd Edition -- New from O'Reilly * Caligari Announces Thursday Night Live! |
Madden NFL 08 Electronic Arts today announced that Madden NFL 08, the newest iteration of the best-selling EA SPORTS™ football franchise with the exclusive videogame license of the NFL and PLAYERS INC, is now available in stores nationwide. Awarded the 2007 Game Critics “Best Sports Game” award at last month’s E3 Media and Business Summit, Madden NFL 08 features a unique combination of innovative gameplay and authentic NFL football simulation.Madden NFL 08 features a new Read and React system that allows gamers to quickly identify the strongest players on the field, and to make game-altering adjustments to further affect each and every play. New player skill icons identify on-field strengths and weaknesses, providing an immediate read on what an opponent is doing. This new icon system complements a deeper gameplay experience that maximizes the skill of the individual NFL superstars, separating them from the role players, and takes NFL football strategy to a new level. For more information: Madden NFL 08. Plus, more Entertainment News: * Her Interactive Ships Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor TV DVD Game * Comedy Central Home Entertainment Releases South Park: The Complete Tenth Season DVD to Hit Stores on Tuesday, August 21 * Warner Home Video Director’s Series: Stanley Kubrick Collection * The Office: Season 3 Available on DVD September 4, 2007 * Wild Hogs Rolling to DVD and Blu-ray Disc August 14th * Disney’s Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End Coming to DVD & Blu-Ray December 4 |
Samsung Ultra-Thin i85 Digital Camera.jpg) Samsung Camera has launched the eight mega pixel i85. Measuring 3.74”x2.42”x0.8”, the i85 is roughly the size of a credit card and is sure to turn heads with a brushed-silver aluminum body. An impressive, 3.0” high-resolution LCD screen dominates the back of the camera and enhances the imaging experience for end users, giving them a more detailed display to both compose their shots, review their images and enjoy video clips or movies. Shooters will also be amazed at the quality of the lens and optical zoom that the i85 puts at their fingertips. Going above and beyond what’s expected of an ultra-thin DSC, the i85 manages to pack in a non-protruding 5x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent: 36~180mm) NV lens boasting a maximum shutter speed of 1/2,000 sec and a super macro focus of 1cm. For more information: Samsung Ultra-Thin i85 Digital Camera.Plus, more Tech News: * Animation Pure and Simple with Toon Boom Digital Pro * Genius PenSketch 9X12 Now Available For Artists And Graphic Designers * Genius’ MaxFire Pandora Gamepad For Laptops Packs Up Easily And Is Made For People On-The-Go * Genius MaxFire Grandias 12V Gamepad Gives Maximum Control * Genius Launches BT-03A THE World’s Smallest Bluetooth Headset * Nuance Unveils OmniPage Professional 16 * Ion Audio Introduces Two New USB Turntables * Symantec Arms Consumers Against PC Hijackers with Norton AntiBot |
EA NASCAR 08 Hits the Streets Electronic Arts revs up its engine and hits the race track as NASCAR 08® by EA SPORTS™ has shipped and is now available at retail stores. Gamers can drive their way to the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship in the most realistic NASCAR racing game yet and race the real Car of Tomorrow on all 22 NASCAR sanctioned tracks. With next generation enhanced visuals and advanced car tuning, gamers will truly feel like a NASCAR driver. Featuring an all-new career mode and the ability to challenge up to 11 other drivers in live races, players can experience tomorrow’s racing today in NASCAR 08. For more information: EA NASCAR 08 Hits the Streets.Roving Mars Lands on DVD/Blu-ray  Experience Mars like never before when the visually stunning IMAX documentary, ROVING MARS, sets down on DVD and Blu-ray Disc July 31st from Walt Disney Home Entertainment. Perfect for science and space enthusiasts, plus anyone looking for an entirely unique experience, ROVING MARS is accompanied by bonus features on a galactic scale, including “Mars and Beyond”. For more information: Roving Mars Lands on DVD/Blu-ray.Plus, more Entertainment News: * EA Announces The Sims 2 Bon Voyage * Ubisoft and NBC Universal Announce Partnership to Turn Gamers into Heroes * Return to House on Haunted Hill Discover True Evil on DVD October 16, 2007 * Blade Runner: The Final Cut Debuts on DVD December 18 * Troy Director’s Cut from Warner Home Video September 18 * Core Gamer adds to its family of firsts with Nintendo Wii Blaster * Dragon's Lair Unveiled as First 1080p Game for HD DVD Players * FUNimation Entertainment Announces November Release of Dragon Ball Z Blu-ray |
human touch HT-1470 Massage Pad human touch™, the number-one distributor of massage chairs in the United States, has invented and produced the world’s thinnest kneading and rolling massage robot for use in its new HT-1470 back massage pad. The portable, heated back pad incorporates the most advanced patented robotic massage system ever created and provides 25-percent greater back-area coverage than competing massage pads.Weighing only 11 pounds, the versatile HT-1470 easily transforms virtually any home or office chair or sofa into a relaxing massage lounger. Once the built-in heating system prepares muscles for an optimal massage, the exclusive bi-level massage nodes generate fingertip and thumb pressure in kneading and rolling motions designed to replicate expert massage therapist techniques. Users personalize their experience with push-button simplicity that lets them turn heat on or off, select a full back massage and target coverage to the middle and lower back. For more information: human touch HT-1470 Massage Pad. Plus, more Tech News: * JVC Announces New 3CCD High Definition Hard Disk Drive Camcorder * SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition CF and SD Plus Cards Announced * Kanguru Eco Drives - New Line Of Power Saving External Hard Drives * Kingston Technology 8GB DataTraveler II Plus Now Available * Belkin’s New USB Hubs Make it More Convenient to Add USB Ports to Your PC or Laptop * Adobe Introduces Captivate 3 * ActionScript 3.0 Design Patterns - New from O'Reilly |
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium (Review) Since their acquisition of Macromedia, Adobe has been hard at work trying to integrate the newly obtained applications with their existing line of products. All that hard work has paid off with the release of Creative Suite 3. Adobe’s CS3 is comprised of no less than six different suites of products, which are geared toward the various graphics and multimedia industries. In this review, I took a look at the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium (also available in a Standard version), which is for users needing applications for professional page layout, image editing, illustration, and more. Included in this Suite are the following: InDesign CS3, Photoshop CS3 Extended, Illustrator CS3, Flash CS3 Professional, Dreamweaver CS3, and Acrobat 8 Professional. Support applications include: Adobe Bridge CS3, Adobe Version Cue CS3, Adobe Device Central CS3, Adobe Stock Photos, and Adobe Connect. You also get Adobe Video Workshop with over 10 hours of training. For more information: Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium (Review).Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium (Review)  In this review, I took a look at the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium (also available in a Standard version), which is for users needing applications for professional web design, web application development, user interface design, presentations, mobile device content, and other digital content creation. Included in this Suite are the following: Dreamweaver CS3, Flash CS3 Professionl, Photoshop CS3 Extended, Illustrator CS3, Fireworks CS3, Acrobat 8 Professional, and Contribute CS3. Support applications include: Adobe Bridge CS3, Adobe Version Cue CS3, Adobe Device Central CS3, Adobe Stock Photos, and Adobe Connect. You also get Adobe Video Workshop with over 10 hours of training. For more information: Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium (Review).
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2K Sports All-Pro Football 2K8 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced that All-Pro Football 2K8, the highly-anticipated football title from the makers of the celebrated 2K football series, is now available in stores across North America for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. As a next generation title, All-Pro Football 2K8 features crisp visuals and amazing detail to all graphic elements. From the reflective helmets, to the high-quality mesh textures of the uniforms, to the hyper-realistic weather effects of rain and snow, All-Pro Football 2K8 also presents extraordinary stadiums designed with great flair. Stadiums have unique themes that will be demonstrated with over-the-top celebrations when touchdowns are scored. Like all 2K Sports games, All-Pro Football 2K8 features gorgeous animations including Signature Style animations of well-known legends including Walter Payton’s scissor kick, Johnny Unitas’s throwing style, and the infamous Ickey Woods Shuffle. For more information: 2K Sports All-Pro Football 2K8.Sony Hot Shots Tennis  Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced the release of Hot Shots Tennis, available exclusively throughout North America for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. Developed by Clap Hanz, the team behind the highly acclaimed Hot Shots Golf(R) franchise, Hot Shots Tennis is a free-wheeling sports action game, designed to provide endless fun for both gaming novices and veteran players alike. Available at $29.99 MSRP, Hot Shots Tennis provides huge entertainment value, offering brisk gameplay, brilliant graphics, and multiplayer action that fans of the series have grown to love. Casual gamers will enjoy the game's pick up and play design, zany characters, and multiple game modes. More seasoned players will uncover a deep feature set that brings a variety of strokes and challenge modes to master. For more information: Sony Hot Shots Tennis.
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