Archivi giornalieri: 26/03/2012
Logitech Announces BCC950 ConferenceCam (Video)
Logitech has launched a new video camera designed to be used for video conferencing, the Logitech BCC950 , which is a all in one pan, tilt and zoom full HD web camera.
The Logitech BCC950 features a wide range of functions, which include a full-duplex omni-directional speakerphone, and it is designed to work with a range of different applications, have a look at the video below.
This new conference web camera is capable of full high definition video in 1080p at 30 frames per second and it also comes with a remote control which can be used for a range of functions.
The Logitech BCC950 will be available shortly from Logitech for $249, you can find out more information over at their website.
Source Logitech
Massive Battlefield 3 Patch And Dedicated Servers Arriving On PS3 Consoles Tomorrow
Over the weekend DICE the developers of Battlefield 3 revealed that the massive highly anticipated patch will be arriving on PS3 consoles tomorrow. Bringing with it a number of new features including the ability to rent your own dedicated Battlefield 3 server.
New features within the new Battlefield patch will provide gamers with the ability to disable antialiasing in the game to reduce input lag. As well as providing speedier action from the prone position and furthering the effect of the game’s suppression mechanic while giving a boost to accuracy when moving.
Both Xbox 360 and PC versions of the same patch will be arriving very soon, say DICE. As soon as we learn of their release date we will keep you updated.
Earlier this month EA & DICE announced that their new Close Quarters DLC would be arriving in June 2012, and the new trailer for the Battlefield 3 DLC can be viewed here.
Source: Video Gamer
HTC One X With Snapdragon S4 Gets Benchmarked
AT&T’s version of the HTC One X won’t come with the NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor that is featured in the international version, instead the device will come with Qualcomm’s dual core Snapdragon S4 processor.
Now it looks like we have the first benchmarks on the S4 version of the HTC One X, thanks to Phonegeek from the Android central forums, which you can see below.
New Max Payne 3 Trailer Intros Games Machine Gun Weapons (video)
Rockstar Games has released a new video trailer this weekend for its upcoming Max Payne 3 game. Which reveals the range of submachine gun weapons that will be available and at your disposal to use whilst playing.
The video after the break includes a glimpse of the Micro 9mm, SAF .40, MPK, M972, and M10 which you will be able to use in Max Payne 3. Together with the return of bullet-time in action sequences, and over-the-shoulder zoom aiming and cover mechanics.
Rockstar Games will be launching Max Payne 3 in May 2012 on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. During Max Payne 3, you will control Max has he tries to uncover the truth and return his young wife to safety. Encountering a treacherous web of lawless street gangs, ruthless paramilitary units, and his own personal demons along the way.
Source: Destructoid
EVE Online Developer Details Vampire MMO World of Darkness
More details have emerged about CCP’s vampire-themed MMO, World of Darkness, chief among them the revelation that the game is far from cancelled, despite rumors suggesting otherwise. Following CCP’s merger with White Wolf, the new property will apparently be taking a lot of its cues from Vampire: The Masquerade, which instantly propels it to the top of my list of games to watch.
The Masquerade connection holds true in the details revealed by senior producer McDonough, with blood used as currency and players being able to scale a complex political hierarchy in quasi real world locations. However, don’t expect to hear more anytime soon.
“We’re going back into lay-low mode, then you guys will see some really core stuff,” he said. “There is no release date because we have a lot to live up to. Eve changed the game industry and we want World of Darkness to do the same.”
Source Eurogamer
XMBC Newest Media Player Available For Download
After being in the works for over a year, XMBC’s new media player: XMBC 11.o or “Eden” is finally available for download.
Eden’s numerous new features include Addon Rollbacks, improvements in the default skin (Confluence), speed increases, a simpler library, movie set scraping, additional protocol handling, better networking support, better handling of unencrypted BluRay content and structures, adjustable display refresh rate in OSX (to match the already available feature in Windows and Linux), AirPlay support, an upgraded weather service with geoip lookup, and much, much more.
Eden has also widened its market via first in-sync stable release for the Apple2 TV, iPad and other iOs Devices. It has also made itself available for Ubuntu users through XBMCbuntu Final.
XBMCbuntu is very similar to XBMClive albeit a few upgrades. It is now built upon a full LXDE desktop environment, which has a web browser (Chromium) with a fully updated (and updatable) version of Flash built-in and a GUI package manager ready to install and update all of the normal Ubuntu programs a typical Linux user might use.
The user can now toggle between XBMC and a normal desktop at will. And XBMC is also upgrade able without crashing the XBMC experience. “Naturally, those users who do not want to see the desktop will never need to. When you boot your computer, you will be booted directly into the XBMC homescreen, just as you are right now. The only clear difference is the new power underneath the hood. Those users who have already installed the Beta version of XBMCbuntu can upgrade to final using the apt-get upgrade commands.” says the experts on the XBMC website.
Eden is now available for download in XBMC’s website.
Source: Xbmc
Instagram Will Be Out In Android Phones Really Soon
A few weeks ago, Instagram CEO Kevin Stystrom promised that Instragram woul be available for Androids really soon. Now it looks like its getting closer.
Instagram has just posted an official sign up sheet for Android users who want the app on their phones. Just click over http://instagr.am/android/ and enter your email address. The Instagram team will notify you whenever its ready.
Instagram is a photo sharing app that debuted in iPhones. It has a lots of filters to spruce up your photos before sharing to the Instagram network, Twitter and Facebook.
Stystrom said that the Android version will have more features when it is released. Instagram has 27 million subscribers and tapping the Android market will help the numbers grow.
Source: Engadget
Is EH Line’s Street Racer the Ferrari of Ebikes?
Electric bikes are in, and EH Line introduces a new model, the Street Racer, as the “Ferrari” of their ebikes.
The analogy with the king of sports cars is evident in the body, design, and operations, and even price range of the ebike.
Body-wise, the design looks lightweight yet effective, with the Street Racer’s body made of aluminum monocoque that looks good with any color imaginable. The Street Racer can run up to 45 km/h or 28 mph, and gives you the option to not to use the motor, which which will unload the ebike with up to 35 lb . With the motor however, the ebike can cover farther distances in a shorter period of time.
Most of all, the Street Racer boasts of a BionX engine with power sensing capabilities. For example, when one goes downhill, BionX recharges your battery. Also, it has electric pedal assist technology for gradient biking.
The Street Racer is available for EUR 6,990 (USD $9,250).
via Gizmag
Facebook Tells Employers Not To Ask For Passwords
It recently came to light that many employers are asking job applicants to hand over their passwords to their Facebook and other social media accounts as part of the hiring process. If there’s one thing that the public objects to it is a violation of their privacy, so it has caused some controversy.
Now Facebook has warned employers not to do it. Facebook has announced that it is serious about protecting the privacy of its users and their stance is that they should never be forced to give up their passwords.
“If you are a Facebook user, you should never have to share your password, let anyone access your account, or do anything that might jeopardize the security of your account or violate the privacy of your friends. We have worked really hard at Facebook to give you the tools to control who sees your information.”
“Facebook takes your privacy seriously. We’ll take action to protect the privacy and security of our users, whether by engaging policymakers or, where appropriate, by initiating legal action, including by shutting down applications that abuse their privileges.”
It’s nice to see the company standing up for it’s users and hopefully this will put an end to the whole thing.
Source Ubergizmo
