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VIDEO Destiny, a new SF game made by the creators of Halo

2013-02-18T08:26:00.002-08:00

Humanity is almost destroyed. We can regain our solar system?

The company that created Halo, Bungie, now announces a new title, Destiny, a science fiction action game very social, which says it is a "shared-world shooter". The game will require internet connection and they will address the owners of Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. There will be, however, a mobile application.

Destiny will begin in the future, at a time when humanity is nearly wiped off the face of the Earth. A mysterious giant field, called "The Traveler" saved people remained alive, and these men struggle to reconquer the solar system, which came into the hands of aliens.

Players will have three character classes: Hunter, Warlock Titan.

Galaxy S4 may be available on March 15.

2013-02-18T08:15:00.002-08:00

It is likely that Samsung will not come at MWC 2013 with the new S4 Galaxy, but the phone is likely to be available during March.

Geeks-Gadgets.com obtained new information about the new phone produced by Samsung, which says that will be presented on March 15 in a special event held in Moscow.

The processor for Galaxy S4 will be Exynos 5440, but for the European market, Galaxy S4 could have a octa-core processor, unlike the quad-core for U.S. and Asia.

The model will have 2 GB of RAM, a 5-inch full HD display that will support maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 and two cameras, one of 13 MP and another 2 MP.

Alcatel One Touch Star, a middle-level smartphone with Android Jelly Bean. Price and specifications

2013-02-16T23:05:00.000-08:00

Alcatel launches One Touch Star in two versions, single and dual-SIM. The new model will be presented at MWC 2013

Alcatel One Touch Star announces a middle-level smartphone with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The phone is available in two versions: single-SIM (6010) and dual-SIM (6010D).

One Touch Star has a 4 inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The smartphone is equipped with a dual-core processor with a frequency of 1 GHz and 512 MB RAM.

The new Alcatel model will be available for a price of about 315 U.S. dollars. One Touch Star will be presented in Barcelona at MWC (Mobile World Congress) between 25 and 28 February 2013.

Specifications:

Display: 4 inch
Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
Camera: 5 MP
Front camera: VGA
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: 4 GB (2.4 GB available)
microSD slot
Processor: 1 GHz dual-core
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b / g / n
Bluetooth 4.0
Network: GSM (850/900/1800/1900)
UMTS (900/2100), HSPA, HSDPA, HSUPA
Battery: 1500 mAh
SIM: single SIM (6010), dual-SIM (6010D)

iPod Touch and iPod Nano - 4 inch screen, 40-hour battery, Siri and headphones EarPod

2012-09-24T02:34:00.000-07:00

Apple has released the new generation of iPod Touch and iPod Nano with significant improvements compared with previous models.

New iPhone 5 was a star at Apple event, but the American manufacturer has not neglected iPod players who made history in the early 2000.

iPod Touch - 4 inch screen

The most important in this range is undoubtedly the iPod Touch, which uses a diagonal screen Retina Display 4 "16:9, identical to that of the iPhone 5. But it was wrapped in a thick 6.1 casing and weighs only 88 grams.

One of the best news is significantly improved autonomy up to 40 hours, so now you can play music
continuously for almost two days without having to charge the battery.

A second interesting news is introducing the new headphone baptized EarPods, which Apple claims it offers better sound quality and better protection against water and perspiration.

In terms of hardware, the new iPod Touch is using the iPhone 4 A5 processor and 5 MP camera called iSight, like the iPhone 5, while the front camera enables FaceTime video calls in HD 720p.

Connectivity is provided by Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/ g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 are supported, Siri voice assistant has been implemented on this gadget.

The new iPod Touch will be available from October in a range of six colors, from traditional black and white adding the first versions in blue, yellow, pink, silver and so-called color slate.

The market prices will be 299 USD for the 32 GB version and 399 USD for the 64 GB version.

iPod nano - 2.5 inch screen

Finally, Apple has made significant changes for the youngest iPod, that is iPod nano. It now has a multi-touch screen with a diagonal of 2.5 "and a spartan menu with six icons on the main screen grouped by two columns and three rows.

The new nano includes a home button and more buttons on the side to control the volume, to pause or change the track.

The new nano has a range up to 30 hours, and the battery is charged via the new connector Lightning, available on the iPhone 5 and the new iPod Touch.The new Ipod nano include a Bluetooth for wireless headphones music listening or FM radio, plus a host of fitness apps like Nike +. As expected, in the package are available the new headphones EarPod. Separately, the new EarPod headphones costs 29 USD.

iPod nano will be available in 16 GB version and in a variety of seven colors for a price of 149 USD.

Motorola Razr I - Android Smartphone with 2GHz Intel processor

2012-09-24T01:08:00.000-07:00

Motorola Razr I is the first smartphone from U.S manufacturer with Intel processor and first mobile phone with a frequency of 2 GHz.

This is the first time that an Intel processor for smartphones is found on a mobile phone by one of the leading manufacturers, after the first attempt of the American company focused on models intended only for the few markets in Europe and Asia.

The processor available on Motorola Razr I belongs to the family Medfield, is built in 32 nm technology and is single-core, but have hyper-threading technology to improve performance.

The phone relies on a Super AMOLED, screen diagonal 4.3 ", resolution 960 × 540 pixels and Gorilla Glass protection. In addition to 2 GHz processor, hardware platform is complemented by 1 GB RAM, 8/16/32 GB for data storage and microSD slot up to 32 GB. Connectivity is through 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n and NFC. The Battery has a capacity of 2,000 mAh.

Motorola has revealed the performance of the camera, which starts in just one second and is able to do 10 shots in less than a second. Has 8 MP camera and is able to record full-HD at 30 frames per second.

The smartphone uses Android 4.0.4 Icecream Sandwich, a strange choice given that the American
manufacturer is owned by Google. However, Motorola has promised a quick update to the new Android 4.1 Jellybean.

Motorola Razr I will appear in stores in the UK, France and Germany in October, and later in other European markets.

Motorola Razr HD - on the horizon

2012-08-22T00:04:00.000-07:00

Motorola RAZR HD could be the next smartphone with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and HD display. I know from reliable sources that Samsung is afraid of a "sensational" Motorola launch, although they stretched pretty much to this product.

That could be launched in September, perhaps with Nokia on 5 September. Motorola phone will be launch with Verizon Wireless.

Motorola RAZR appear to have classical functions - mobile email, messaging, WiFi, how to maximize battery life. It seems that the phone will run Android 4.0 and MOTOBLUR interface.

Samsung launches GALAXY S DUOS, dual SIM smartphone with 4 inch display.

2012-08-21T23:49:00.000-07:00

The smartphone combines GALAXY series performance with the ability to use two SIM cards.

Samsung launches GALAXY S DUOS, dual SIM version for the successful Galaxy S. The new smartphone is ideal for separating the personal number from service, without any missed calls.

DUOS GALAXY S has a 4-inch TFT display with resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The phone is equipped with a frequency of 1 GHz processor and has installed Android 4 OS.

The smartphone combines GALAXY series performance with the ability to use two SIM cards. Facility "Dual SIM Always On" allows users to receive calls on a card while talking on the other.

Samsung Galaxy S DUOS will be available in Europe from September.

Technical specifications
- Network: HSDPA 7.2 M 900/2100, EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
- Display: 4.0 inch WVGA TFT, 480x800 pixels
- OS: Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich
- Camera: 5 MP, LED flash, front: VGA
- Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, Recording FWVGA 30fps, Playback: FWVGA @ 30fps
- Audio: Codec: MP3, AAC, AAC +, eAAC + audio player with SoundAlive, MMK 3.5mm Stereo Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS
- Other features: Dual SIM Always On, Samsung Apps, Samsung Kies, Samsung ChatON mobile communication service (Preloaded), Samsung TouchWiz
- Google Mobile services: Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, MicroUSB, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi b / g / n
- GPS: A-GPS
- Storage: 4 GB, microSD (up to 32GB)
- Dimensions: 63.1 x 121.5 x 10.5 mm
- Weight: 120 g
- Battery: Li-ion, 1500 mAh

See how looks Skype in Windows 8

2012-08-19T02:48:00.000-07:00

After the announcement of Skype integration in Windows 8, the first pictures of the interface recently acquired by Microsoft have come online.

The first pictures reached online shows the Skype application for Windows 8 shaped in "App Preview", which suggests that beta would be available soon, according to Neowin.

Skype for Windows 8 has a minimal interface that takes the Metro lines, and is optimized for touch control of future Windows 8 tablets.

Skype with Metro interface, recently renamed "Modern" successfully passed the first test, even if they are in preview phase, voice calls were conducted smoothly and chat in text presents a large font, easy to read.

Samsung next project. The first images of a super-gadget with 5.5-inch screen

2012-08-19T02:15:00.001-07:00

On the Internet has already appeared images with a smartphone-tablet hybrid that will be released in the near future by Samsung.

Image come from the Know Your Mobile, which says that the screen will be a Super AMOLED high resolution.

Windows 8 can be tried 90 days for free

2012-08-19T01:51:00.001-07:00

Microsoft is already preparing the final release of Windows 8. The new version of operating system is available for IT professionals and software developers who have TechNet and MSDN subscriptions. Regular users can download a valid 90 days trial version for Windows 8. [download link here]

Version that you can install is Windows 8 Enterprise. Also, it should be noted that the operating system is available in multiple languages and versions for 32 and 64 bit.
The new OS brings some fairly significant changes. Thus, users will have to learn some new gestures to be able to do in Windows 8.

Apparently, most of the commands can be performed with the mouse but users who are accustomed to working with the keyboard needs to learn a few shortcuts.

The latest version of Windows replaces your desktop with a screen where applications are arranged in columns. Also, Windows 8 provides a new functionality of Windows button: brings users to the home screen.

These are just some of the changes brought by Windows 8. It is clear, however, that will require some adaptation from users, especially regarding orders.

If you want to test the new operating system, you may do so by visiting the following link.

Also, if you have patience and want to try the trial version you should know that you have to reinstall the operating system when the final version will become available to all users. Windows 8 will make its market debut on 26 October this year.

CryEngine 3 Graphics - DEMO

2012-08-16T04:22:00.001-07:00

Crytek the company who created the graphics engine CryEngine used for Crysis game series has made a public video on the Internet with new features that will be integrated and used obviously in Crysis 3. Native support DirectX 11 and real-time rendering are the most important additions to the CryEngine.

Crysis 3 is currently in production and is expected sometime in the month of February 2013 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

- real-time rendering of light and shadow created by clouds/smoke
- real rendering of reflections and refractions of water
- "Realtime Tessalation" - 2D details created before who simulated 3D graphics are now displayed as shown in the video

Nokia will present a Windows 8 smartphone a week before the iPhone 5!

2012-08-16T03:50:00.001-07:00

The Nokia company, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile phones, plans to launch a new smartphone in early September. Will run the mobile version of Windows 8.

It is assumed that the device will be presented on 5-6 September, which is a week earlier than the iPhone launch of 12 September. Details of sales starting date is unknown, although the head of Nokia has confirmed that sales will begin soon. This statement helped to increase Nokia's market capitalization of European exchanges. For now, the company's shares rise to 6.47%.

As for the iPhone 5 is expected that the first wave of sales will begin on 21 September and the second on 5 October. However, in 2012, for the first time in 14 years, Nokia has sold fewer phones than its main competitor Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy S III black color in the U.S.

2012-08-15T05:27:00.002-07:00

Samsung may launch a black version for Samsung Galaxy S III.

A mobile operator in the United States released a video animation of a black Galaxy S III. It is the first images and rumors appear about a possible black version.

The images have appeared on the website T-Mobile from USA. T-Mobile is owned by a German company Deutsche Telekom and operates mobile and data networks in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Netherlands and several other countries.

Microsoft Surface will cost 200$ and will be released with Windows 8 in October 8 - 26!

2012-08-15T05:14:00.001-07:00

Presenting Microsoft Surface tablets caused a great interest among the public. This new product has surprised many people not only because has Windows 8 and RT, but also with his forms, which distinguishes them from other manufacturers. We know just a detail: how much the buyers will have to pay for such a device.

According to the authors from Building Windows 8 blog, details of price and release date were revealed at the conference TechReady15. Microsoft will launch the product (Windows with Surface RT) on October 26 and the price will be 200$. Of course, this price does not include the full cost of production. With such a price this tablet with operating system has a chance of success in the today tablets market.

Also, be aware that Windows-based tablet RT shall contain a similar function PowerNap of computers that running on OS X Lion Mountain. The tablet will connect to the Internet, download e-mails, update information in social networks all in a standby mode. The gadgets can work in stand by from 320 up to 409 hours (13-17 days). The tablets based on RT will provide 8 to 13 hours of continuous video playback, full HD.

Microsoft has released two devices in July, Surface and Surface Pro (Windows RT and 8). Surface version running Windows RT has Nvidia Tegra 3 procesor and will be available for sale from 26 October, and the Pro with Windows 8, three months later.

PHOTON Q 4G LTE newest QWERTY smartphone from Motorola

2012-08-15T04:50:00.001-07:00

The new model has a large display, dual-core processor and 4G connectivity.
Announced three weeks ago, Motorola Q PHOTON 4G LTE can be preordered in the United States. The smartphone has a sliding QWERTY keyboard, a large screen and two cores processor.

PHOTON Q 4G LTE has a 4.3 TFT LCD ColorBoost display with 540 x 960 pixels esolution. The device weighs 170 grams and measuring 66 x 126.4 x 13.7 mm.

The smartphone has a resolution of 8 MP camera with autofocus, flash LED and video recording 1080p HD. The gadget has a camera for video calling with 1.3 MP resolution.

PHOTON 4G LTE Motorola Q is equipped with a dual-core of 1.5 GHz frequency , 1 GB RAM and storage space of 8 GB can be expanded with a microSD card up to 32GB.

The new model has installed Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. The phone has a capacity of 1785 mAh battery that provides a range up to 7.5 hours talk time and about 9 days on standby.

PHOTON Q 4G LTE will initially be available in the U.S., with 2 years subscription for a price of 199.99$

What happens on the Internet in one minute?

2012-08-14T06:36:00.001-07:00

Intel presented "a story about the Internet" in the developments of recent years. According to available data, currently in a minute on the Internet are viewed over 20,000 photos on Flickr, six million pages are viewed on Facebook, 100.0000 tweets are posted, 30 hours of video is uploaded to YouTube and 47,000 applications are downloaded. Before 2004 there were none.

Internet data traffic has increased significantly in the past years, an important factor in the development and popularity of social networking.
Currently, users can connect to the Internet from a variety of devices: smart phones, PC tablets, netbooks, notebooks and ultrabook.

Nearly 640,000 GB are transferred over the Internet in just a minute. Currently, the number of devices connected is equal to the population. In 2015, their number is expected to be double.
Every minute, 45 sites for infecting users' computers will be created, 15 billion devices will be connected and Internet traffic could be stored on 230,000 DVDs.

In addition, traffic from mobile devices will increase 11 times, and the Internet 3 times.To cope with all this, Intel and other are working continuously to ensure uninterrupted access to information and entertainment. It requires large investments in R&D, but the process has started and first results are very good, because a line of products has continuously increased performance of data centers: Intel Xeon E5 processors.

The new processors offer better performance for data centers, innovation in terms of I/O and greater security to allow the IT sector to have increased results. To create an environment for developing future products for increasing data traffic.The industry is ready for the next increase in data traffic on the Internet. Intel Xeon E5 is the heart of data centers, which will help us control the growth of data and cloud computing become the foundation, which controls 15 billion of device

Dell launches 14 XPS and 15 XPS ultrabooks

2012-08-14T06:08:00.001-07:00

Dell launches two more XPS (Xtreme Performance System) ultrabook's , 14 and 15 inches. The XPS 14 comes in four predefined configurations starting from 1,099$ to 1,999$. The XPS 15 model comes in four configurations too, with prices starting from 1,299$ to 1,999$.

14-inch model has 11 hours autonomy, a display of 1600 x 900 pixels with Gorilla Glass and the latest processor from Intel, Ivy Bridge. The standard and most expensive model is equippede with Core i7-3517U , 8 Gb RAM DDR 3 and 512 Gb SDD. The graphics card is a GeForce GT 630M with 1 Gb GDDR 5, besides the integrated Intel HD 4000.

Dell XPS 15 is equipped with ICore i7-3612QM processor,a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels protected by Gorilla Glass, 16 GB DDR3 RAM and 1TB HDD and 128 GB SDD. The graphic card is Nvidia GT 640M with 2 Gb GDDR 5. Both models are available.

3 tablets to take with you on vacation

2012-08-14T05:36:00.002-07:00

If you visit a new place and do not want to ask directions on the street, a tablet can save you.
The weather is beautiful and it's a shame to stay indoors. Make your travel plans. We are in 2012 and much of the luggage will be occupied with gadgets. But you can take only the tablet.

Both, the young and business people can not separate from the important documents and mail, they can solve all the problems with a tablet. For holidays, you can choose 7.7 inch tablets.

One tablet suitable for holiday is Galaxy Tab 2 with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich system. Has a 3 megapixel back camera and the front 0.3 megapixels, enough for those who love conversations "face to face." 1 GB RAM will do the job, and the internal memory of 16 GB for movies, music, pictures and games will
make you feel as home. Space may be increased with a microSD card up to 32 GB.This tablet has a dual core processor with 1 GHz.

Another proposal for vacation is HTC Flyer 7 ". The main camera is 5 MP, stores memories in high quality, and the front, 0.3 megapixel, helps you keep in touch with family and friends from home. The processor frequency is 1.5 GHz single core. Like the Galaxy Tab 2, HTC Flyer 7 " has also 1 GB RAM. This tablet has a beautiful design.

Toshiba launched Thrive 7, but is more for business people because it has a program dedicated to them. The tablet is durable and can record your holidays in HD with the rear camera of 5 megapixels. The processor is a Cortex-A9 dual-core at 1GHz, and 32 GB internal memory.This should be enough for games, movies, music. It can be expanded with a microSD card up to 32 GB.