Archivi giornalieri: 01/06/2012
Sony SmartWatch Update Adds Extra Speed And Always On Watch Face
Sony has rolled out a new update to its SmartWatch, which brings with it a number of new features including enhancements to the SmartWatches face.
Sony has listened to customer feedback and now enabled the SmartWatches watch face to always be visible even when the watch is in standby.
Other features that have arrived with the Sony SmartWatch’s latest update include the addition of enhancements for the SmartWatch application and Endomondo Sports Tracker. As well as tweaks to the Weather, SmaerWatch Music apps and most third-party apps to make them run and respond quicker than ever.
The new Sony SmartWatch update is now available from the Google Play Store, but Sony says that current SmartWatch users will receive a notification in their Android Smartphone when it becomes available.
Source: Android Police : Sony
iRig MIC Cast Now Available In Stores Worldwide
Today IK Multimedia has started shipping their new iRig MIC Cast, which provides iOS devices with a ultra-compact high quality microphone. The iRig MIC Cast is equipped with a unidirectional condenser capsule, which has been designed to isolate the audio source you are capturing. Providing highly improved audio recordings, when compared to the integrated iOS device microphones.
Other features of the iRig MIC Cast include a a dual gain setting that provides two different sensitivities, for either close-up or distant audio sources, and includes a connection to attach headphones to monitor the audio iRig MIC is capturing.
“The iRig MIC Cast is literally about the size of a large coin and its bumper-friendly jack makes it possible to plug in — even if your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad is in a protective case. It can easily fit in your pocket, briefcase or computer bag for easy transport.”
The IK Multimedia iRig MIC Cast has been designed to be used with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and is now available to purchase worldwide for around $40 or €30.
Source: IK Multimedia
Nuovi dettagli riguardanti Windows Phone 8: annunciate quattro risoluzioni
E’ poco più di un rumor ma voci insistenti riecheggiano nella rete. Fonti non confermato rivelano la presenza di quattro risoluzioni differenti legato al prossimo Windows Phone 8. Il sistema operativo supporterà quindi le risoluzioni 480×640, 480×800, 720×1280 e 768×1280.
La prima configurazione è senza dubbio adatta a un dispositivo comprendente una tastiera fisica mentre il resto possono essere associate ai classici modelli totalmente touch utilizzati in questi ultimi anni.
Sulla risoluzione maggiore si vocifera addirittura di superare le performance del Retina Display di iPhone e i suoi 326ppi, raggiungendo i 332, ovviamente il tutto fatto girare su dispositivi da 4.5 pollici.
Viene confermato inoltre il supporto WVGA, garantendo così la totale assenza di ostacoli nel momento in cui il sistema operativo dovrà essere aggiornato.
Adattatori DVI-HDMI non passano il segnale audio: perchè? Ecco la risposta
Sarà capitato anche a voi di utilizzare l’adattatore DVI-HDMI che veniva venduto in bundle con le schede video Radeon serie HD 2000, 3000 e 4000. Non tutti sanno però che questi adattatori, per problematiche non legate ad AMD, vanno incontro a malfunzionamenti dovuti soprattutto all’usura. In questo caso come si può fare a trovarli e soprattutto come facciamo a sapere quali adattatori fanno passare anche il segnale audio?
Già il segnale audio, perchè se controlliamo i vari shop online o ci rechiamo presso un negozio, la maggior parte di noi non sa che se acquistiamo un adattatore compatibile probabilmente questo non farà passare il segnale audio. Questo perchè l’adattatore in questione non è venduto da partner autorizzati AMD.
Nikon svela il prezzo della D3200: 720€ con obiettivo 18-55mm (video)
Nikon ha ufficializzato il prezzo dei quattro kit con il quale commercializzerà quanto prima in Italia la nuova reflex “entry-level” D3200 che, ricordiamo, sarà equipaggiata con un sensore CMOS in formato APS-C da 24.2 megapixel. La nuova arrivata segna un deciso passo avanti rispetto al predecessore D3100, con l’adozione di soluzioni apprezzate come l’ingresso per il microfono esterno, ampio display da 3″, scatti continui fino a 4fps, sistema di autofocus a 11 punti, processore EXPEED 3 e adattatore per la connessione wireless con altri dispositivi. Ovviamente è presente la modalità liveview e la registrazione video è garantita in full HD a 1920 x 1080 e 30/25/24p.
Sapphire HD 7950 Flex Edition con Dissipatore a Doppia Ventola
Sapphire rilascia oggi la scheda video HD 7950 Flex Edition equipaggiata con ben 3 GB di memoria GDDR5 e dissipatore custom a doppia ventola. La scheda consente una migliore gestione della tecnologia multi monitor ed è in grado di supportare tre display in modalità Eyefinity senza la necessità di adattatori; I primi due monitor vengono collegati alle due porte DVI e il terzo ad un cavo HDMI-DVI (in dotazione) senza altre periferiche o adattatori aggiuntivi.
La HD 7950 Flex Edition ha un GPU Clock di 860 MHz e 1250 MHz per la memoria; inoltre, grazie alla nuova versione dello strumento di overclocking TRIXX (scaricabile dal sito dell’azienda), l’utente potrà aumentare le frequenze monitorando allo stesso tempo le temperature.
IGN to Stream E3 Coverage Via Xbox Live
If you’re gamer that can’t make it to California for E3 this year, but you want to watch all the goings-on at the press conferences, IGN has announced it will be streaming coverage on just about every platform. E3 press conference coverage will be streamed via the Internet, YouTube, and all mobile platforms.
If you have an Xbox 360, this year will be the first time that you can watch press conferences on Xbox Live. The coverage will begin on Monday, June 4 and will run throughout the entire week. The coverage will also include IGN’s live show from the E3 floor.
That coverage will include real-time game demos and interviews with developers behind the games. IGN members can also get a free month of Xbox Live Gold to try out the online features and watch the E3 coverage.
Gigabyte Lays Claim to Overclocking World Records
Gigabyte has announced that it has laid claim to a couple overclocking records in the computer geek community using its GA-Z77X-UD3H and GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H main boards. The UD3H board was used to set the CPU speed overclocking record.
An overclocker going by HiCookie pushed the UD3H mainboard and an Intel Core i7 3770k CPU to a fully validated 7.03 GHz clock speed. That clock speed that required the use of liquid nitrogen to keep the processor cool. The same overclocker also broke the highest memory speed for an Intel Ivy Bridge platform.
That record toppled using the UD5H mainboard. The RAM was used in all four RAM slots on the mainboard and was G.Skill Trident X DDR3-2800, and reached 3280 MHz. “These new world records highlight our belief that top notch quality and design deliver truly world-class, record breaking performance,” commented Tim Handley, Deputy Director of Motherboard Marketing at GIGABYTE. “These new performance achievements come at a very opportune time as we prepare to introduce our next generation high-performance CPU power zone at Computex 2012, and we’re expecting even better results from motherboard models with this new feature!”
Microsoft confirms upgrade path and pricing for Windows 8: $14.99 for those buying new PCs
We’ve just gotten a thorough look at the Windows 8 Release Preview, and Microsoft has now also finally confirmed what the upgrade path will look like for those buying PCs before the OS is officially released later this year. The company will be rolling out a Windows Upgrade Offer in no less than 131 markets starting June 2nd, which will let anyone who buys an eligible Windows 7-based PC also purchase a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for $14.99 — that offer will be valid through January 31st, 2013. Upgrade offers for those who already own a Windows 7-based PC will also be announced in the “coming months,” but that’s unfortunately as much as Microsoft is saying about those at the moment.
Windows 8 Release Preview detailed impressions
Until now, it seemed like Microsoft was gearing up to unveil the almost-final Windows 8 Release Preview in the first full week of June, just in time for what is sure to be the world’s premier Ultrabook trade show. As it turned out, though, the folks in Redmond couldn’t contain their jubilation any longer: the company is now rolling out the Release Preview several days ahead of schedule. The update, free to anyone who wants to try it, offers a few notable enhancements, including a trio of new apps, a “Flip ahead” browser gesture, Flash support and a couple of updated multi-monitor features. A few heavy hitters like Wikipedia and Box.net are also using the occasion to debut apps in the Windows Store. And the OS is now available in 13 languages. Mostly, though, this update brings performance and stability fixes, along with granular tweaks like being able to pin stocks to the Start screen. Certainly, a two-hour press conference was not necessary this time around.
Ready to upgrade from the Consumer Preview? Just remember that you’ll need to a do a clean install, which means unless your user account is tied to a Microsoft ID you’re going to lose your personal settings. Got it? Good. Get your download on now, and then meet us past the break for some early impressions and a video walk-through of the new features.
