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Another PlayStation-Kinect Camera Patent Uncovered

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:27:25 +0000

Another PlayStation-Kinect Camera Patent Uncovered

After a patent for a Sony Kinect-like camera for PlayStation that can detect depth was discovered earlier this week, we’ve uncovered yet another patent for such a device.

The patent, which was only just published, was also filed back in October 2011 and is for “Apparatus For Image and Sound Capture in a Game Environment”. Throughout the patent, several references are made towards the camera being able to work out depth, making 3D tracking possible:

The apparatus for capturing image and sound of claim 1, wherein the image capture device is a depth camera that captures depth values for a plurality of pixels.

And:

The apparatus for capturing image and sound of claim 5, further comprising an infrared light for providing controlled infrared lighting; wherein the depth camera uses the controlled infrared lighting to obtain the depth values.

Along with many other depth-related comments. As the patent is focused on sound, it also goes on to talk about how sound could be “identified at a particular spatial volume using microphones in different planes”:

If this camera becomes a reality – just like the rear touch supporting handheld patent we uncovered, or the SimulView TV patent we spotted both came true – could you see yourself using a Kinect like device to play a PS4 version of God of War or Uncharted?

Kate Upton Hot & Sweaty Cleavage at Carl’s Jr Commercial

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:11:38 +0000

Kate Upton Hot & Sweaty Cleavage at Carl's Jr Commercial

Kate Upton Hot & Sweaty Cleavage at Carl’s Jr Commercial

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Demi Lovato out & about in Beverley Hills

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:07:08 +0000

Demi Lovato out & about in Beverley Hills

‘Saints Row: The Third’ Bloodsucker Add-on Pack is Coming to OnLive

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:01:09 +0000

Saints Row The Third

Vampire fans rejoice! If you love playing Saints Row: The Third, and if you have a thing for vampires, your life is about to get a whole lot more interesting.

THQ announced yesterday that they will be releasing the “Bloodsucker” add-on pack in the coming week.

“The Bloodsucker Pack releases on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Steam, and OnLive on or around February 28th for 160 MS Points or $1.99,” said THQ on their website.

While there hasn’t been any official word from OnLive, as to when this will become available, it’s possible we will see it this Tuesday (Feb 28th), which is OnLive’s typical release date for new games and add-ons.

So what does this new Bloodsucker pack include?

It will allow players to regain health, simply by latching onto their captives and sucking their blood. All you have to do is press in on the right stick, and the blood will begin to flow. This add-on will also come with more bonuses, which include the following:

- New Dracula Blood Sucking Skill
- VIP Cash Boost Bonus
- VIP Hourly Income Bonus
- VIP Respect Bonus
- VIP Scavenger Bonus

The price is $1.99 for OnLive users. If you are a bloodsucking vampire fan, this one is certainly for you.

What do you think? Will you be purchasing this add-on pack for OnLive, when it is released? Let us know at OnLiveFans.com Forum.

Tesla to owners: Plug it in

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:58:34 +0000

Tesla

EV maker Tesla has come under fire for allegations that its vehicles can be “bricked” when their batteries are completely discharged. Such instances require that the cells be replaced to the tune of $40,000, which doesn’t sit well with folks who already forked over six figures to buy a Roadster in the first place. Tesla doesn’t deny the charge (pardon the pun), but it does offer a common sense suggestion to avoid the problem: simply plug the car in. Tesla implies this danger is only likely for early adopters, and says it’s also made strides to idiot-proof later vehicles with advanced warning systems — Tesla 2.0 Roadsters can phone home to Tesla headquarters with a low juice alert, for example. Tesla documents safe battery charging practices in the owner’s documentation, though, so here’s an idea: if you’re going to spend $109,000 on an electric sports car, maybe it’s a good idea to RTFM (read the freaking manual).

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) officially announced at MWC, 3.1 extra inches of Ice Cream Sandwich

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:55:56 +0000

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

We already saw Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) just over a week ago, and now the company has come clean with its 10.1-inch variant (along with a new Galaxy Beam smartphone). Aside from bumping up the screen resolution of its LCD to 1280 x 800, from 1024 x 600 on the 7.0, the 10.1 features the same 1Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, front and rear cameras (VGA and 3-megapixels, respectively) and 21Mbps HSPA+ connectivity if you opt for the 3G model over WiFi. The 10.1-incher notably comes equipped with a 7,000 mAh (up from 4,000 on the 7.0), hopefully ensuring a healthy amount of battery life. The slate is unsurprisingly loaded with TouchWiz-flavored Ice Cream Sandwich, and will be offered in 16 and 32GB models (expandable by up to 32GB if you supply your own microSD card). There’s no word on pricing just yet, but Sammy plans to start selling all 10.1-inches of this treat during March in the UK — and you can bet we’ll get our own in-person hands-on while we’re traversing the show floor here at MWC.

EA and DICE hint at an upcoming DLC for Battlefield 3

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:51:08 +0000

Battlefield 3

Good news for all Battlefield 3 fans as DICE and Electronic Arts are possibly working on a new DLC for Battlefield 3. Although the companies have not revealed any new info about it, they have stated that they are playtesting some impressive things in the Studio. Of course this does not mean that we’ll get an ETA any time soon, but it proves that DICE has something in store for us.
EA and DICE responded when a fan asked about an upcoming DLC and said:

“We haven´t announced our DLC plans just yet but we are playtesting some impressive things in the Studio”

This is basically a confirmation that a DLC is in the works. It seems that the recent uproar for Battlefield 3 paid off after all, as we now get – at least – some tips here and there, right?
Let’s also not forget that earlier last month, Daniel Matros has hinted about some new stuff that were under development. Our guess is that Matros was talking about the very same thing, though back then he couldn’t hint at what that stuff actually was.
The real question now is what those things could possibly be? Perhaps the rumored 2043 expansion or a Dino Pack? Or perhaps something entirely different? Oh man, a Dino pack would be awesome but… well… we can’t see it happening. Still though, we can dream about it.

Courtney Stodden Photoshoot

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:26:27 +0000

Courtney Stodden Photoshoot

Annalynne McCord – wearing a bikini at a beach in California

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:18:49 +0000

Annalynne McCord - wearing a bikini at a beach in California

Annalynne McCord – wearing a bikini at a beach in California

Victoria Justice – At the HMV Oxford Circus in London

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:47:55 +0000

Victoria Justice - At the HMV Oxford Circus in London

Victoria Justice – At the HMV Oxford Circus in London