Apple HDTV rumored to cost $1,499

post from Ubergizmo on 06 February 2012 06:35:42 PM. © Ubergizmo

Over the past few months we’ve heard a lot of rumors about Apple’s supposedly upcoming HDTV. While we’re not certain if such a device is on the way, close to completion or even nothing more than a myth, but Best Buy seems to have ideas of its own ? according to a customer survey recently sent out from the company. In the survey, Best Buy basically asks customers about their thoughts on an “Apple HDTV”, trying to gauge their reception towards such a device.

According to the survey, they have some sort of idea (or educated guesses) to what the Apple HDTV will be like: a 42″ TV that runs on iOS, support iCloud, remote controllable by an iOS device, have access to Netflix, YouTube and Flickr (basically Apple TV that’s been fused with a display), an “iSight” camera for hosting video conversations and will carry a premium price tag of $1,499. What do you think of that price tag? Too pricey for your tastes?

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Best Buy launches Rocketboost Control App, Top 10 CES Gadgets,

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EA to announce premium version of Battlelog for
Battlefield 3

post from Ubergizmo on 06 February 2012 05:08:46 PM. © Ubergizmo

Battlefield 3 When Activision introduced Call of Duty: Elite to the world, people were in uproar about having to pay for additional services. While it didn’t go down well with the crowd, it still didn’t stop the service from being used, and it looks like it could be a model worth copying ? at least in the eyes of EA. According to reports online, EA’s boss, John Riccitiello, was quoted as mentioning to analysts: “Frankly, I gave a compliment to one of our competitors. It?s got a subscription on the back end of an FPS title. I think that?s a best-in-class performance.”

And while it wasn’t confirmed then, EA’s upcoming DLC announcement that is expected this week could possibly see the introduction of a paid subscription model from the company ? i.e. a paid version of Battleblog which will give premium users additional features and free access to all DLC content for Battlefield 3. Would you be keen on paying for such a feature, or is Battlelog/Battlefield 3 fine the way it is now? Stay tuned and we’ll keep you posted.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Battlefield 3: Physical Warfare pack now on PC and Xbox 360, Battlefield 3 commercial created by FreddieW,

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Why 2nd Screen Superbowl Ad and Social TV
Experiences Suffered

post from LIVEdigitally on 06 February 2012 05:02:37 PM. © LIVEdigitally

According to Lost Remote, social media was en fuego during the Super Bowl this year. Bluefin Labs contributed to these stats, and found over 12 million “social media comments” during the game. Another element Lost Remote tracked were the plurality of Social TV Second Screen Apps in play: The best second-screen experience: To start things [...]

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Starbucks Cup Magic AR app updated for Valentines
Day

post from Ubergizmo on 06 February 2012 04:42:24 PM. © Ubergizmo

Remember the Starbucks Cup Magic app that was released last year in conjunction with the holiday season? Well it looks like the app has been given an update just in time for one of the most celebrated events worldwide: Valentine’s Day. The app now creates an augmented reality scene when the camera is aimed at the special edition Valentine’s Day-themed cups that will be in use through February 17^th.
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By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Valpak Augmented Reality takes coupon promos to a whole new level, Tango video calling updated in time for the holidays,

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AT&T's LTE Galaxy Note Is Pre-Orderable

post from I4U News on 06 February 2012 04:36:03 PM. © I4U News

What's that? It's a tablet! It's a phone! It's...the Samsung Galaxy Note on AT&T, and it's now available for pre-order.Manufactured by Samsung, the device has a whopping 5.3-inch display, a 1.5...

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Sony VAIO VPCEG34FX/B 14-Inch Laptop Great New
Laptop for 2012

post from I4U News on 06 February 2012 04:32:47 PM. © I4U News

The Sony VAIO 14-Inch Laptop is available at Amazon for $679.99. With a new year comes the release of many new and exciting electronic devices. This year is no different there are a lot of new...

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Amazon rumored to launch a physical retail store

post from Ubergizmo on 06 February 2012 03:31:28 PM. © Ubergizmo

Amazon boxes While most companies are making the switch from physical to digital, it looks like Amazon might be going in the opposite direction. According to rumors online, Amazon is planning to roll out a retail store within the next few months. This retail store will be somewhere in Seattle and is said to be a test of the market to see whether a chain of stores would be profitable. Apparently Amazon will be going with the small boutique route, with the main emphasis on Amazon Exclusives as well as their eBook readers and tablets ? the Kindle and Kindle Fire (as well as various accessories for the devices).
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By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Amazon Kindle Fire: estimated 6 million sold, Amazon offers free two-day shipping on all Kindles this Christmas,

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Google AR Glasses coming soon

Back in December last year, there were rumors of Google working on some augmented reality glasses running on Android and today, more information regarding them has surfaced. The folks over at 9to5Google have reported that according to their tipster who has seen a prototype of the glasses, they resemble the Oakley Thump 2 (pictured above) and will have a front facing camera for gathering information and aiding AR apps.
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By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Google works on AR glasses, Google "Solve for X" to be unveiled today?,

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Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5537 15.6-Inch Laptop
Great Buy

The Toshiba Satellite Laptop is available at Amazon for $379.99. Now that the New Year is in full swing it is time to start looking at all the new products that are coming out for 2012. This year a...

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Samsung fumbles Super Bowl Ad for Galaxy Note by
focusing on the Stylus

Samsung has built up quite some buzz for their 90 second Super Bowl commercial. They kept the ad under wraps until it aired. It would have been smarter to show it first to some tech guys before using...

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