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Konami announces an arcade machine with glasses-less 3D Road Fighters

Konami announces an arcade machine with glasses-less 3D Road Fighters

Konami, the age-old war horse in arcade machines, has recently announced an arcade machine with 3D enabled version of their Road Fighters game. The 3D pleasure for all gamers comes with added fun as the arcade game would let you drive the finest of cars on the grid. Here though what the gamers will love the most is the fact that you aren’t required to wear the crazy looking 3D glasses, instead you have a permanent pair mounted on a swing arm which requires the players to look through it for that fantastic 3D game experience.

And in case you aren’t one who loves this crazy 3D business you’ll have an option to switch of the 3D to play in 2D instead. But then I don’t think why you’ll buy a machine this expensive. I don’t have the heads-up on price but the 3D addition instigates me to think this arcade machine will definitely burn deep in our pockets.

Raytheon's Sarcos XOS 2 military exoskeleton adds superhuman powers

Raytheon's Sarcos XOS 2 military exoskeleton adds superhuman powers

Military grade exoskeletons have come a long way and soldiers are all being blessed with this crazy invention. Latest in the genre comes from Raytheon who’ve revamped the Sarcos XOS 2 exoskeleton suit that’ll assist soldiers in their heavy duty chores. Built on a combination of sensors, actuators and controllers, the robotic suit is powered by a pressure hydraulic engine using 50% less power, yet helping the user lift up to 200 pounds. What impresses me most in the exoskeleton is that the user wearing one of these can kick some football, are robot-suits for FIFA lined up next?

Flame-throwing, ejector seat B.O.N.D Bike wouldn’t burn the road just yet

Flame-throwing, ejector seat B.O.N.D Bike wouldn’t burn the road just yet

Just imagine for a sec if James Bond owned a bike, what all would it have – a flame-thrower, ejecting seat and caterpillar tracks for wheels you say, well then the B.O.N.D (Built of Notorious Deterrents) Bike is what you actually mean. Never had a clue of what the BOND bike is, fear not, it’s not in your locality and you haven’t lost a chance to own one yet. For the inquisitive, though, I’ll confirm that this bike (pictured here) is one car hater, strapped on with a flame-thrower in the handlebar, it spits fire on the cars and other vehicles riding behind, watch out!


Conceptualized by Yannick Read of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA), the bike further differs from the regular ones with a seat that ejects. For the rear wheel, the bike employs a caterpillar track and has a switchable ski-blade extension for the front wheel in case you’re riding on snow. For obvious legal reasons, the B.O.N.D Bike isn’t road worthy, but it’s coming up to London for the Cycle Show 2010 next week, make sure you are there.

Russia to boost space tourism with world's first orbiting hotel

Russia to boost space tourism with world's first orbiting hotel

Russia to boost space tourism with world's first orbiting hotel

Russia to boost space tourism with world's first orbiting hotel

Russia to boost space tourism with world's first orbiting hotel

Apple TV teardown reveals 8GB onboard storage and its green credentials

Apple TV teardown reveals 8GB onboard storage and its green credentials

For all those Apple fans or otherwise, who wish to peep write down under the hood of their gadgets, iFixit has torn open the new Apple TV this time. The tear down reveals that the tiny set top box has an 8GB Samsung NAND flash chip, alongside a worthy A4 processor with 256MB RAM. The device shows a solder pad on one edge, which appears to be a match for the Dock Connector, though the present Apple TV makes no provision for the same. The set top box has been fitted in with 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chip, though the Bluetooth here is non functional. The device, we learn, will have things running super cool courtesy the low power A4 processor and will be very easy to repair.

Apple TV teardown reveals 8GB onboard storage and its green credentialsApple TV teardown reveals 8GB onboard storage and its green credentialsApple TV teardown reveals 8GB onboard storage and its green credentialsApple TV teardown reveals 8GB onboard storage and its green credentialsApple TV teardown reveals 8GB onboard storage and its green credentials

Hercules announces magnificent DJ Console 4-Mx for Pro DJs

Hercules announces magnificent DJ Console 4-Mx for Pro DJs

Hercules adds yet another DJ Console to their already successful line of DJ consoles for Pro DJs. Dubbed the DJ Console 4-Mx, this innovative and precise controller features large jog wheels (each equipped with touch sensor), a built-in audio interface tailored for DJing for easy connection with existing analog gear, and intuitive control over 2 and 4 virtual decks. Built for the ultimate DJ mixing experience you’d love to own, the DJ Console 4-Mx has intuitive and sturdy steel and aluminum crafted body with a wide variety of high-performance controls including 89 controls in 2-deck mode and 150 controls in 4-deck mode. Providing the ultimate portable solution for mobile and radio Pro DJs on the go, the edgy console fits easily into the club scene and will be available November 22, 2010.

Hercules announces magnificent DJ Console 4-Mx for Pro DJs

Hercules announces magnificent DJ Console 4-Mx for Pro DJs

Launch Date & Price of Nintendo 3DS Revealed By Nintendo

Launch Date & Price of Nintendo 3DS Revealed By Nintendo

Around a week back, specs of Nintendo 3DS leaked into the wild, which looked quite impressive. Now, Nintendo has officially revealed the launch date, heart breaking price and final hardware specifications of this little marvel.

Before getting into technical details, watch this first look video of Nintendo 3DS:

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Nintendo 3D Price and Release Date

Nintendo 3DS will be launched in Japan on February 26, while US and UK release is sometime in March 2011. Price of Nintendo 3DS will be ¥25,000 (approx. $300) in Japan, while there are no words on US and Europe prices. The handheld will be shipped in two colors, “Aqua Blue” and

Launch Date & Price of Nintendo 3DS Revealed By Nintendo

Launch Date & Price of Nintendo 3DS Revealed By Nintendo

Nintendo 3DS will be shipped with a charger, AC adapter, 3DS stylus, 2GB SD memory card, 6 augmented reality card, and instruction manual. Here are some of the features revealed by Nintendo:

  • Dimensions: 134 x 74 x 21, and weighs 230 grams
  • Dual 266MHz ARM11 Processors
  • Dual screen: 3.53” top screen with 800 x 240 resolution and 3.02” bottom screen with 320 x 240 resolution
  • 3 cameras: two 0.3MP outer cameras for 3D images, and one camera inside clamshell
  • Wi-Fi
  • Stereo speakers
  • Headphone jack and mic
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Slide pad
  • Parental control
  • Backward compatible with Nintendo DSi, DSi XL, and DS games.
  • DS games cartridge slot
  • Li-ion battery
  • 3D effect toggle button

Expect these games to release for Nintendo 3DS:

  • Samurai Warrior Chronicles
  • Resident Evil Revelations
  • Super Street Fighter IV
  • Dynasty Warriors Musou
  • Ninja Gaiden
  • Dead or Alive
  • Kingdom Hearts 3D
  • Chocobo Racing 3D
  • Super Black Bass 3D
  • Super Monkey Ball
  • Sonic
  • Licca-chan 3DS
  • Animal Crossing
  • Kid Icarus
  • Uprising
  • Star Fox 64 3D
  • Steel Diver
  • Nintendogs + Cats
  • Mario Cart
  • Pilot Wings Resort
  • Paper Mario
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
  • Marble Mania
  • Deca Sports
  • Bomberman
  • Gundam
  • Super Robot
  • Dragonball
  • Pac-Man $ Galaga
  • Ridge Racer
  • Harvest Moon
  • Professor Layton & The Mask of the Miracle
  • Crash-City GP
  • VS-Robo
  • Class of Heroes 3D x 3D
  • Combat of Giant Dinosaur 3D
  • Ghost Recon Tactics
  • Splinter Cell 3D
  • Driver 3D
  • Metal Gear Solid 3DS

iCub: World’s first archer robot

Dr. Petar Kormushev and Italian Institute of Technology created this robot which can use a bow and an arrow on its own. This robot is called iCub and it’s the first robot that can do this complicated set of action, but what’s even more unique is that iCub can learn to improve its skills over time.

iCub: World’s first archer robot

In fact, it can master archery skills after only eight tries so that it can hit bulls-eye without an error. iCub is using a special learning algorithm called ARCHER (Augmented Reward Chained Regression) that helps him to hit the target, its all based on accurate calculations. After each trial, iCub sees where the arrow hits and according to that position it adjusts its next shoot until it hits the bulls-eye.

As you can see, the best thing about iCub is that it learns on trial and error basis, almost like a human. Despite this, we have to ask ourselves, do we really want a robot that can handle a bow and arrow or any other type of weapon?

Latest HP Pavilion Elite HPE-480t comes with 9GB RAM

We’ve seen all sorts of devices and computers from HP during the years, but now we have a new desktop computer from the PC maker. The computer boasts very powerful specifications and most notable is that 9GBs of memory.

Latest HP Pavilion Elite HPE-480t comes with 9GB RAM

This new model from HP is named the Pavilion Elite HPE-480t and boasts one of the most powerful processors on the market, Intel Core i7 processor. It’ll be able to handle majority of your apps as it houses a 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-930 processor and 9GB of DDR3 memory. Besides this, the Pavilion Elite HPE-480t comes with a 1TB hard drive that will be enough for most of your files.

Of course, the HP Pavilion Elite HPE-480t doesn’t lack multimedia capabilities because it comes equipped with 1GB Radeon HD 5450 graphics and this should allow it to chew up latest games with ease. In addition, this PC has a HDMI port, 16X DVD+/-RW LightScribe, 15-in-1 card reader, and Gigabit Ethernet. As for operating system, this PC comes with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

The HP Pavilion Elite HPE-480t has some fantastic specifications to offer, and if you’re interested, you can purchase it for $1,075.

$50 off HP ENVY 17 Core i5/ i7 laptop

Here’s LogicBUY’s latest gadget deal of the day for a new HP ENVY 17 laptop. This notebook is the latest ENVY series includes advanced graphics with high-end Intel processors, supports up to three external displays, all housed in a stunning, laser-etched aluminum body.

$50 off HP ENVY 17 Core i5/ i7 laptop

The ENVY 17 is powered by Intel Core i5 processor with turbo boost, upgradeable to Core i7 with Quad Core. The base specs include 6GB DDR3 memory, 500GB Hard Drive, WiFi, Bluetooth, 17.3-inch HD BrightView Infinity LED Display (1600 x 900) and 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 graphics card.

Other key features include 1 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port, optional Blu-ray, dual hard drive bays (SSD available), backlit keyboard, TrueVision HD webcam, Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer, mini DisplayPort, HDMI, Beats Audio and optional high-resolution Full HD 17.3 HD+ LED (1920 x 1080) display.

This deal offers $50 off the listed price plus free shipping.

Logitech G930 wireless gaming headset

Released only a few months ago, today’s discount gadget deal goes to the Logitech G930 wireless gaming headset. This headset delivers a fast wireless connection so you can level up without being tied down. Add 7.1 surround sound, three programmable G-keys and a comfortable, adjustable fit and you’ve got everything you need to excel in your gameplay.

Logitech G930 wireless gaming headset

Let nothing stand between you and victory with a lag-free 2.4 GHz wireless connection that lets you move freely away from your computer. Explosions, footsteps, incoming fire, passing vehicles, team-member commands – you hear it all in 7.1 surround sound. With three programmable G-keys, you’ve got one-touch control over in-game elements like music, chat and voice morphing.

If you’ve been interested in a proper set of headphones for your gaming, the LogicBUY deal today will offer you a 25% off discount code resulting in a discounted price of $119.99 with free shipping.

ORIGIN EON17 is god’s personal gaming laptop

The latest gaming laptop to come from ORIGIN PC is named EON17, and it should provide you with the best mobile gaming experience. This notebook might be one of the most powerful portable gaming machines ever because it comes powered by dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX480M video graphic cards.

ORIGIN EON17 is god’s personal gaming laptop

Besides that, EON17 is using Intel Core i7-980X for maximum performances during gameplay. Of course, if you want to enjoy gameplay to the fullest, or you just prefer multitasking, you should know that this model supports up to 24 GB of DDR3 triple-channel memory for best performances.

As for storage space, EON17 supports up to three hard drives with maximum capacity over 2TB. Additional specs include a 17.3-inch full HD 16:9 widescreen LCD display and a Blu-ray/DVD SuperMulti combo drive. EON17 also has HDMI 1.4 input and output, 7.1-channel HD audio, 9-in1 media card reader, Express Card slot as well as WiFi support.

ORIGIN EON17 is god’s personal gaming laptop

EON17 is one amazing gaming laptop that will surely provide you with the best gaming experience possible on a laptop, but only problem of this model is its price. Since this notebook is so customizable, it doesn’t come cheap and its starting price is $2499.

Gallery: Unboxing Creative T12 wireless bluetooth speakers

Released at the beginning of the month, the new Creative T12 wireless speakers are compact and lightweight. They’ve been designed to be affordable, priced officially at Creative UK for £74.99 and therefore does not have its own subwoofer unit. However, Creative have given the T12 built-in BassFlex™ technology which is meant to extend low frequencies to deliver powerful music with more weight – without the need for a bulky subwoofer.

Gallery: Unboxing Creative T12 wireless bluetooth speakers

Gallery: Unboxing Creative T12 wireless bluetooth speakers

We’ve been sent the new T12 for a review and we’ll be testing it throughout the week. Do get in touch with us as usual if you have any questions or anything in particular that you’d like us to cover in our review. Meanwhile, here’s the full gallery…

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G10 digital camera

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G10 digital camera
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G10 is an entry-level interchangeable lens camera that has heaps of features, but it could still use a couple more. At $899 with a 14-42mm zoom lens, this Micro Four Thirds camera isn't cheap, but it's small, it has manual features and a built-in EVF, and it can take high-quality images.

BenQ launches T1260 digital camera

BenQ launches T1260 digital camera
Equipped with the latest touch-screen technology, the camera hasa 12 Megapixels sensor which is responsible for high resolution images, as well as the capability to capture 720p video that provides for the convenience of having true-colour high-definition movies to be just a touch away. In addition, the T1260 also comes with an upgrade on the advanced smart scene modes which automatically detects up to 12 different scenes.

Its other state-of-the-art qualities include a bright 3' LCD touch screen, friendly user interface, G-Sensor application, file management convenience and most important of all, BenQ's HDR image enhancement - a technology that empowers the camera to overcome lighting challenges. Its thoughtfully designed user interface and remarkably optimized touch screen sensor allows for a new photography sensation of "tap, circle, swipe". The user interface makes it quick and easy to access the camera's features and settings, with helpful explanatory text matching clear icons, it makes using advanced functions incredibly simple.

4K and 8K TVs, and a 120 Megapixel Digital Camera Sensor

4K and 8K TVs, and a 120 Megapixel Digital Camera Sensor
While most of the world is moving towards 1080p, I've been impressed recently by displays with even higher resolution. A few weeks ago, I stopped by CanonExpo 2010 in New York, where Canon showed off 4K and 8K displays, and also talked about new sensors capable of capturing up to 120 megapixels.

Canon showed off new high-resolution LCD displays ranging from more traditional 2K displays (1920 by 1080) to a 4K (4096 by 2160) 30-inch display it introduced in March, all the way up to an 8K (8192 by 4320) model that is yet to go into production. They all looked very good, but with high-resolution photographs, in particular, I could notice the difference. These were more technology demo than real products, but the company says such displays might be used by professional photographers, and also in some very high-end applications, such as high-definition medical imaging.

Canon PowerShot G12 review

The new Canon PowerShot G12 camera features a powerful combination of high-sensitivity image sensor and a fast DIGIC 4 processor. The Canon PowerShot G12 is an advanced digital camera, a perfect (extra) small camera for the enthusiastic and professional photographer. The Canon PowerShot G12 digital camera features full manual mode with RAW format giving the photographer complete control during post-shot editing; and with support for Canon’s Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software, digital SLR users can integrate the Canon PowerShot G12 into an existing workflow.

Canon PowerShot G12 review

A high-quality Canon zoom lens covering 28-140mm allows for flexible digital photography.Furthermore the Canon PowerShot G12 digital camera features a vari-angle 2.8-inch PureColor II VA LCD offers high quality colour rendition and contrast and can be adjusted for shooting at awkward angles. Again, flexible photography is the keyword for the advanced Canon PowerShot G12 camera. For those of you who want to experiment with video shooting, the Canon PowerShot G12 digital camera can capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound.

AT&T Offers SanDisk Media Manager PC Software on High-Capacity SanDisk Memory Cards for Mobile Phones

AT&T Offers SanDisk Media Manager PC Software on High-Capacity SanDisk Memory Cards for Mobile Phones

Key Facts

  • AT&T* today announced a broader array of SanDisk microSDHC cards, featuring SanDisk Media Manager PC software, will be available at AT&T stores nationwide and online at www.att.com beginning October 3
  • The pre-loaded SanDisk Media Manager PC software on the 16GB and 32GB high capacity memory cards provides consumers with a convenient way to organize and transfer their music and photos between their phone and PC
  • AT&T’s portfolio of SanDisk microSDHC cards will include 4GB and 8GB cards, as well as 16GB and 32GB high capacity cards pre-loaded with the SanDisk Media Manager software, at prices of $24.99, $44.99, $79.99 and $139.99 respectively
  • AT&T Offers SanDisk Media Manager PC Software on High-Capacity SanDisk Memory Cards for Mobile Phones

    Customers Benefits

    Beginning October 3, 16 GB(1) and 32GB SanDisk® microSDHC(TM) cards in AT&T food civic will affection SanDisk® Media Manager software, a USB clairvoyant and an SD(TM) adaptor so consumers can calmly adapt and alteration their music and photos amid a PC and their phone.

    SanDisk Media Managercomputer application automatically gathers and displays all accessible music and photos, absolution consumers calmly browse, sort, sample and baddest agreeable for alteration to their phone. SanDisk Media Managercomputer application again appropriately formats and transfers consumers’ agreeable from their PC assimilate the anamnesis card, and synchronizes with a accordant buzz to get anniversary book in the actual location.

    The 32GB SanDisk microSDHC agenda is the most recent accession to AT&T’s anamnesis agenda portfolio, alms consumers high-capacity accumulator in a acceptable disposable anatomy factor. As of October 3, AT&T’s portfolio of SanDisk branded anamnesis cards will accommodate 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities. SanDisk Media Manager PCcomputer application will be accessible on the 16GB and 32GB cards.

    Quotes

    “We offer the hottest handsets on the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, and with these new SanDisk cards and software, we can enhance AT&T customers’ experiences by making it easier to move music and photos between their phone and PC. The higher capacity memory cards give the customer plenty of space to store their ever-growing libraries of personal photos and music,” said Michael Cowan, AT&T director of accessories, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.

    “Music and photos are a central part of today’s mobile phone experience,” said Elliot Broadwin, vice president, MNO solutions, SanDisk. “Together, AT&T and SanDisk are providing a convenient way for consumers to gather, store and transfer their favorite music and photos between their phone and PC.”

    (1) 1 gigabyte = 1 billion bytes.

    About AT&t

    AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a arch communications captivation company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T casework in the United States and about the world. With a able arrangement of arrangement assets that includes the nation’s fastest adaptable broadband network, AT&T is a arch provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, aerial acceleration Internet and articulation services. A baton in adaptable broadband, AT&T additionally offers the best wireless advantage worldwide, alms the best wireless phones that assignment in the best countries. It additionally offers avant-garde TV casework beneath the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company’s apartment of IP-based business communications casework is one of the best avant-garde in the world. In calm markets, AT&T Announcement Solutions and AT&T Interactive are accepted for their administration in bounded chase and advertising. In 2010, AT&T afresh ranked amid the 50 Best Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

BlackBerry maker RIM unveils ‘PlayBook’ book computer

BlackBerry maker RIM unveils ‘PlayBook’ book computer

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion apparent a touchscreen book computer on Monday alleged “PlayBook” aimed at business users.

“It is the world’s aboriginal able tablet,” RIM admiral and co-chief controlling Mike Lazaridis said as he showed off the accessory at an RIM accident in San Francisco.

The PlayBook is one of a cardinal of book computers slated for absolution in a bid to claiming Apple’s accepted iPad and is the aboriginal attack alfresco the adaptable buzz branch for the Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM.

The PlayBook has a seven-inch (17.8-centimeter) touchscreen, abate than the 9.7 inches of Apple’s iPad, and additionally plays Adobe Flash video software, which is banned from the Apple device.

“You are activity to be able to get the abounding Web experience,” Lazaridis said, affirmation its affiliation with RIM’s BlackBerry smartphone, a admired amid abounding professionals.

BlackBerry maker RIM unveils ‘PlayBook’ book computer

BlackBerry smartphone users can pair their handset with the PlayBook using a Bluetooth connection to view their email, calendar, documents or other content.

The PlayBook also features front- and rear-facing cameras to support video conferencing and allows multi-tasking between programs.

RIM expects to begin selling PlayBooks in the United States in early 2011 and rolling the tablets out to other countries by the middle of the year.

Lazaridis did not reveal how much RIM plans to charge for the PlayBook.

“RIM set out to engineer the best professional-grade tablet in the industry with cutting-edge hardware features and one of the world’s most robust and flexible operating systems,” Lazaridis said.

“The BlackBerry PlayBook solidly hits the mark with industry leading power, true multitasking, uncompromised Web browsing and high performance multimedia,” he said.

RIM said that in the coming weeks it would release a software kit so third-party developers can begin tailoring applications, or “apps,” for PlayBook.

PlayBook debuted at BlackBerry DEVCON, a combined boot camp and pep rally for outside developers crafting programs for the Canadian firm’s devices.

RIM introduced tools that make it easier to build applications for BlackBerry handsets and make money with ads or “in-app” purchases.

RIM is also launching a free analytics service that provides applications makers with feedback regarding how, when and where BlackBerry owners are using programs.

“We are enabling developers to better monetize their services and drive deeper engagement to create richer, more interesting social apps for BlackBerry,” said Alan Brenner, senior vice president of the BlackBerry platform.

Approximately 35 million people use the BlackBerry “App World” shop, with 1.5 million programs downloaded daily, according to RIM vice president of global alliances and developer relationships Tyler Lessard.

RIM released tools intended to let developers make “super apps” that can work with data in smartphones to automatically handle tasks such as sensing when a BlackBerry user is driving in a car and read email messages aloud.

RIM also opened the door to more “social” applications that tap into phone features such as chat, instant messaging, and groups, according to Lessard.

Hip, fun or functional programs made by third-party developers have become vital to the popularity of smartphones and tablet computers.

Apple’s App Store features more than 250,000 mini-programs for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Blackberry’s App World has about 11,000 applications, but programs are also sold at other websites by developers.

Google has been aggressively working to expand an Android Marketplace, which boasts more than 80,000 apps for smartphones running on the California Internet titan’s Android mobile operating system.


BlackBerry PlayBook Preview

BlackBerry PlayBook Preview

The company behind the BlackBerry phone has unveiled a tablet computer it hopes will rival Apple’s iPad.
The PlayBook, which was showcased at developer Research In Motion’s annual conference, has a 7in screen and two cameras.

Like some models of the iPad, it comes with WiFi connectivity.

However, it needs to be hooked up to a BlackBerry smartphone to access 3G networks.
The accessory is accepted to hit shops in the US aboriginal in 2011, with added countries to chase after in the year.

Research In Motion is yet to set a amount but it said it would be in the lower ambit of prices for tablets already in the market.
here are plans for 3G and 4G models in future.

The PlayBook weighs 400g (14oz), is less than half an inch thick and will launch with a dual-core, one-gigahertz processor.

Some online technology pundits gave it a cautious welcome.

Matt Burns, writing for gadget website TechCrunch, said: “There’s a lot to like here.

“There’s no doubt that the PlayBook rocks some impressive hardware, but that’s only a small part of what makes a tablet great.

“Its future lies in the hands of what seems to be a totally revamped operating system.”

A visitor to a forum at dvdtalk.com said: “I guess they have the time to come up with this since all their smart phones are just constant re-hashes for the last few years.

UK Firm Launch £100m ‘Laptop’ Satellite Fleet

UK Firm Launch £100m ‘Laptop’ Satellite Fleet

A British company will launch three satellites made from laptop parts in a project to capture high resolution images of the Earth’s surface.

The craft are expected to be launched in 2013 as part of a project worth around £100m.

The onboard cameras will be capable of detailing the planet down to the last metre.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) are building the satellites along with their business management subsidiary DMCii.

UK Firm Launch £100m ‘Laptop’ Satellite Fleet

SSTL will make money on the project by selling time on the shuttles to nations and companies that wish to obtain high-resolution images.

“This afterlife of three satellites will be endemic and operated from the UK but the accommodation on the aircraft will be busy to altered all-embracing customers,” said SSTL controlling administrator Sir Martin Sweeting.

Images can be acclimated to analyze areas of astringent deforestation or aridity to co-ordinating burghal planning ventures.

Surrey-based SSTL is renowned for producing detailed maps for disaster relief missions in remote areas of the world.

Their cameras were vital in helping to map the BP oil spill earlier this year.

Missions have also been funded by commercial service providers such as Google Earth which has raised public awareness and clamour for the accurate images.

The company will increase profitability on the production of the small ships by using cheaper components originally produced for consumer goods such as laptops.

Google Street View to be accessible on all continents

Google Street View to be accessible on all continents

Google Street View, the popular but controversial technology that provides panoramic, street-level views of locations across the globe, is adding a penguin feather to its cap. Starting today (if last-minute technical glitches are resolved), its images will encompass all seven continents – including Antarctica.

Launched in 2007 with images of five U.S. cities available through Google Maps (and a year later, Google Earth), Street View has broadened its coverage to 25 countries and Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands. (Along with Antarctica, the most recent expansion brings Ireland and Brazil – South America’s only representative – into the fold.)

With its up-close, 360-degree perspectives, Google Street View has been a goldmine for virtual vacationers, from the ski slopes of Vancouver’s Winter Olympics to Britain, where one bloke planned to ‘travel,” pixel by pixel, one end of the island to the other. Expedia’s new U.K. offering, ExpediaHotelView, lets travelers search for and compare hotels within a map that incorporates Street View.

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MIT grad Joe McMichael has even launched what’s been described as a “Chatroulette for travel nerds.” (For non-nerds, travel or otherwise, Chatroulette is a website that connects people serendipitously via webcam; McMichael’s Globe Genie lets you choose a continent, click “shuffle,” and be transported to a random spot in that location.)

However, Street View has also sparked widespread privacy fears. Earlier this month, the Czech Republic prevented Google from collecting additional Street View information.

RELATED: Google called chicken for dodging privacy debate

And when Google announced plans to photograph streets and buildings in 20 of Germany’s largest cities by the end of this year, “such was the scale of the outcry in this privacy-conscious country that Google granted a unique concession, allowing homeowners to request that images of their property be pixelated (the company automatically does this to the faces of individuals),” writes The Economist.

But chances are Street View won’t raise many hackles on Antarctica’s Half Moon Island, a popular cruise ship stop where Google’s Brian McClendon took 10 panoramic images of snow-covered peaks and chinstrap penguins. As someone who’s been there in real life, I’m duly impressed – and enticed to return.