Sonos Play:3 hits the FCC

post from Ubergizmo on 02 June 2011 11:57:02 PM. © Ubergizmo

Sonos intends to introduce a smaller, self-contained alternative to the ZonePlayer S5, at least that is what we know from an FCC filing which was spotted recently. Chances are quite high that this will be known as the Play:3, where it seems destined to work with a nightstand – and not only that, it will most probably be a whole lot more budget-friendly compared to the S5 that costs a relatively expensive $400. The box does seem to come with a trio of separate drivers, where it will support Ethernet alongside wireless pairing to a ZoneBridge.

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Pentax O-GPS1 helps you remember where you took
those photos

post from Ubergizmo on 02 June 2011 11:50:22 PM. © Ubergizmo

The integration of GPS technology into cameras are extremely useful – especially when you’ve taken a whole tour of Europe, and can’t really remember just where you were when that particular photo was taken. Well, Pentax has jumped aboard the GPS bandwagon with the O-GPS1 unit that will deliver basic location data alongside an array of original features. Meant for use only with Pentax digital SLR cameras (obviously), the Pentax O-GPS1 is capable of recording the latitude, longitude, altitude, coordinated universal time (UTC) and aspect of the location you are at.

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Shrinking device creates optical illusion

post from Ubergizmo on 02 June 2011 11:42:31 PM. © Ubergizmo

Remember the movie, “Honey I Shrunk the Kids”? That was an interesting aspect of a dysfunctional family with a scientist at the helm. Well, fast forward to today with all of its modern technology, and we still have yet to create a time travel machine, a contraption which can trap ghosts inside, or even a shrinking gun. Not a real one, anyways, where a shrinking gun is concerned, since a team of engineers at the Southeast University in Nanjing, China, managed to come up with a device that will make a real spoon look smaller than it is in the virtual space.

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Micron RealSSD P320h boasts PCI Express

post from Ubergizmo on 02 June 2011 11:16:34 PM. © Ubergizmo

Micron has just announced their new range of PCI Express (PCIe) solid-state storage systems, which is embodied in the form of the RealSSD P320h solid-state drive (SSD) series. The new RealSSD P320h series are capable of delivering extreme performance and endurance without compromise, and will target data-intensive enterprise applications such as cloud computing, high-performance computing, data analytics, business intelligence, and video on demand. Current PCIe systems will see the envelope pushed even more with the P320h series’ performance levels, where it will more than double the sequential read and write speeds compared to the nearest competitor, hitting a whopping 3GBs of sustained data throughput per second.

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Apple iCloud to be free first before a $25 annual
fee

post from Ubergizmo on 02 June 2011 11:11:58 PM. © Ubergizmo

There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world, but a free service? That sounds plausible, with Apple’s iCloud rumored to be made available to the masses for free before they start charging a $25 annual fee. Bear in mind that this is just speculation as at press time, and applies to iTunes Music Store customers. The Los Angeles Times did confirm earlier reports that pointed towards Apple having finalized contracts with the last of the major music labels, so it should be all systems go from now on.

Said report read, “The service initially will be offered for a free period to people who buy music from Apple’s iTunes digital download store. The company plans to eventually charge a subscription fee, about $25 a year, for the service.”

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OnLive to add 100th game to its lineup: Red
Faction: Armageddon

post from Ubergizmo on 02 June 2011 09:23:04 PM. © Ubergizmo

Red Faction: Armageddon

Who would’ve thought that we’d ever see online video games evolve beyond simple Flash apps and word games into high-quality blockbuster games that can be streamed to pretty much any device out there, without having to deal with obstacles such as system requirements? Well, OnLive did, and it looks like they’re doing pretty well with its service. It’s only been in the business for less than a year since its launch and it has hit an important milestone.

As of June 7^th, OnLive will be adding its 100^th game to its catalog, and that game will be Red Faction: Armageddon. It will be released on the service on the same day it hits all the other platforms it is released on. In addition to being the 100^th game milestone for OnLive, it will also be OnLive’s first ever PC demo exclusive. PC gamers who want to try out the game will have to do it through OnLive’s exclusive service, a first for the company.

Growing at a rate of around 2 new games a week, OnLive’s gaming service should be enough to keep most gamers satisfied and coming back for more. Find out more about OnLive’s full game catalog on its website.

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OnLive integrates Facebook gaming with its
service

post from Ubergizmo on 02 June 2011 09:08:28 PM. © Ubergizmo

OnLive Facebook

OnLive has officially announced Facebook integration with its video game streaming service. In addition to playing the same games on virtually any platform as long as you have a stable internet connection, OnLive will now let you share that experience with your friends. Starting next week, OnLive will feature a new component to its gaming service ? Facebook.

Taking advantage of the social network, OnLive gamers will be able to launch games using the service, brag about their achievements on their walls, post automatic replays, and even invite friends to watch you as you go about pwning other players in multiplayer games.

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Hansgrohe RainBrain is a high-tech shower device

Hansgrohe RainBrain Where’s the one place in your house where you can escape from advanced technology? One of the most common answers will probably be the bathroom, where the only thing electronic would be the light bulb on the ceiling and maybe the heater you have to keep your water warm. Well, Hansgrohe plans to change all that with the introduction of its advanced shower computer system called RainBrain.

This state-of-the-art electronic shower system features a touchscreen panel that allows users to select their preferences in an easy virtual way ? no more fumbling around with knobs when your hands are wet and slippery from the soap. If you have a compatible device, the RainBrain can be used to control your music player or phone via Bluetooth for easy music switching without getting your device wet.

It even has presets for up to four different people so stepping into a shower and getting it to behave how you want it is just a touch away. And it also features an anti-scalding system to protect children and adults from being exposed to high temperature water blasts by accident. The RainBrain can be yours for $4,750. Head over to the Hansgrohe website for more details.

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Sony shows off NGP in videos

NGP gameplay

Want a little more NGP/Sony Vita goodness to satisfy your cravings after being exposed to some screenshots earlier today? Well, Sony has released some video footage of the console running Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Wipeout 2048 and Sound Shapes. Boy, do the games look fantastic or what? Besides looking good, the new control schemes that involve the touchscreen and sensors on the device are pretty impressive as well ? they feel like well thought out and add to the fun and immersiveness of a game rather than detract from it. In addition to the games, Sony demonstrated the Augmented Reality (AR) features of the console would work. Hit the break to catch all 4 videos and let us know what you think about the games.

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HIS Radeon HD6870 IceQ-X Turbo-X Video Card

post from Benchmark Reviews: Performance Computer Hardware Tests on 02 June 2011 08:00:00 PM. © Benchmark Reviews: Performance Computer Hardware Tests

HIS first introduced its IceQ coolers in 2003 to its Radeon 9800PRO series of video cards, eight years later HIS return with the IceQ X cooler, which thankfully performs much better than it looks. In this review the IceQ X cooler is strapped onto a HIS HD6870 Turbo X video card which comes factory overclocked at 975MHz GPU and 1150MHz Memory. Pushing clocks this far on a factory overclocked video card takes some guts, but HIS know that they have nothing to worry about, their IceQ cooler is up to the job. Benchmark Reviews aims to provide you with an unbiased review of the HIS HD6870 IceQ X Turbo X and report back our findings, keeping you informed on the latest technologies available on the market today.

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