Thursday, January 31, 2013
NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 1/28/13
Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. ... http://p.ost.im/p/daSavq
NBA AM: What’s Next for the Celtics?
After losing Rajon Rondo for the season, what are the Boston Celtics' options? ... Kobe Bryant thrives in facil ... http://p.ost.im/p/daxW6Q
2013 Dunk Contest Needs Green, White
James White and Gerald Green are two of the best dunkers alive, so fans should pray both participate in the 201 ... http://p.ost.im/p/dag2GM
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the lea ... http://p.ost.im/p/dax8vY
NBA Rookie Watch: January 29th
NBA rookies can be fun to watch as they emerge over the course of the season. Who is starting to be noticed thi ... http://p.ost.im/p/daxgwd
NBA PM: Iverson Should Take D-League Job
If Allen Iverson wants to return to the NBA, he may have no choice but to take the D-League route ... Former pl ... http://p.ost.im/p/daQXkS
Ex-Laker Luke Walton Helps Cavaliers’ Bigs
The Lakers may have traded Luke Walton because of his bad back, but the Cavaliers got an NBA champion to mentor ... http://p.ost.im/p/daPJ4y
NBA AM: Where Does Rudy Gay End Up?
Memphis' Rudy Gay has been a hot name on the trade market, but is there a deal Memphis would do?... Mike Conley ... http://p.ost.im/p/da5tQ6
Goran Dragic Crucial to Rebuilding Suns
Halfway through his fifth NBA season, it's clear that Goran Dragic is the key in the Phoenix Suns’ rebuilding ... http://p.ost.im/p/daBFyd
NBA AM: Do The Celtics Need To Make A Trade?
Most believe the Celtics need to make a trade with Rajon Rondo injured, but that may not be the case if Avery B ... http://p.ost.im/p/dat2vk
NBA Chat with Bill Ingram 01/28/12
Catch up on the latest news, rumors and predictions with HOOPSWORLD's Bill Ingram every Monday at 11:00 AM East ... http://p.ost.im/p/daQafg
Fantasy Focus: Time To Trade
As trade discussions dominate NBA headlines lately, fantasy basketball owners must decide which trades to propo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dasjsh
NBA PM: Why OKC Is Better Without Harden
The OKC Thunder don't miss James Harden ... Rebuilding starts over in Phoenix ... Warriors getting a big pick-m ... http://p.ost.im/p/dabPAh
Can Brook Lopez, Nets Get All-Star Nod?
Brook Lopez and the Nets were passed over once for the All-Star Game, but some Brooklyn player could still get ... http://p.ost.im/p/dayRpG
Three-Point Shootout Deserves Star Power
To compete with the Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday Night, the Three-Point Shootout needs NBA stars who ... http://p.ost.im/p/da5UyL
NBA PM: The Trade Rumor Update
When the potential details of NBA trades start to emerge, there is generally more substance to the rumors and t ... http://p.ost.im/p/daQrB5
Harden introduced in Houston
James Harden talks about joining the Rockets.FOX Sports Video on MSN: NBA ... http://p.ost.im/p/dasUYH
Heat gearing up for the season
The Heat talk about preparing for the upcoming season and more.FOX Sports Video on MSN: NBA ... http://p.ost.im/p/dafgAt
Thibodeau staying in Chicago
Tom Thibodeau talks about his four-year extension with Chicago.FOX Sports Video on MSN: NBA ... http://p.ost.im/p/daayb7
New-look Lakers meet media
Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Pau Gasol talk about the upcoming season.FOX Sports Video on MSN: ... http://p.ost.im/p/da4ch2
Horrow: NBA Business Report
Rick Horrow has the latest NBA business news. Find out what Houston's Jeremy Lin is up to with his Alma Mater. ... http://p.ost.im/p/daSQpe
Wade talks hoops, fatherhood
Dwyane Wade discusses his new book, the new-look Lakers and what's in store for the Heat this season.FOX Spor ... http://p.ost.im/p/daXNMa
Hammond: Don't beat yourself
Jeff Hammond on the importance of avoiding mistakes at the end of a long season.FOX Sports Video on MSN: NASC ... http://p.ost.im/p/daH3J8
Hammond: Martinsville Preview
Jeff Hammond previews this weekend's race at Martinsville.FOX Sports Video on MSN: NASCAR ... http://p.ost.im/p/daSAjF
Horrow: Motorsports Business Report
Rick Horrow has the latest business news from NASCAR and IRL.FOX Sports Video on MSN: NASCAR ... http://p.ost.im/p/daaLGK
McReynolds: Hot streak ahead?
Larry McReynolds on what to expect from Jimmie Johnson in the final four races.FOX Sports Video on MSN: NA ... http://p.ost.im/p/daqLet
Hammond: Future dilemma
Jeff Hammond discusses the future of three drivers. Find out who's going where.FOX Sports Video on MSN: NA ... http://p.ost.im/p/dau5r5
Hammond: Rookies earning respect
Jeff Hammond talks about how rookies gain respect from the veterans at the track.FOX Sports Video on MSN: NAS ... http://p.ost.im/p/daydRh
Bisping: My time will come
Michael Bisping shares his thoughts on where a win over Brian Stann at UFC 152 puts him.FOX Sports Video on M ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUvf3
Silva, Bonnar talk UFC 153
Hear from Anderson Silva and Stephan Bonnar ahead of UFC 153. Find out who feels lucky and why.FOX Sports Vid ... http://p.ost.im/p/dax9aY
Horrow: UFC Business Minute
Rick Horrow has the latest on the international business done by the UFC.FOX Sports Video on MSN: MMA/Boxing ... http://p.ost.im/p/dakGQS
SHOWTIME: Boxing returns to Brooklyn
World championship boxing returns to Brooklyn for the first time in 81 years at the new Barclays Center. Danny ... http://p.ost.im/p/daaqYc
SHOWTIME: Canelo vs. Lopez recap
Watch a recap of the SHOWTIME Championship boxing September 15th event between Saul Canelo Alvarez and Josesito ... http://p.ost.im/p/daDWdV
Bisping looking to KO Stann
Michael Bisping on his matchup with Brian Stann at UFC 152.FOX Sports Video on MSN: MMA/Boxing ... http://p.ost.im/p/daPbD2
HBO Real Sports: Gay Athletes
Jon Frankel explores why athletes in the big four sports are so reluctant to reveal their sexual orientation un ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUjQX
BROOK LOPEZ NAMED NBA ALL-STAR
Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsFACEBOOKTWITTERNBA Commissioner David Stern has named Brook Lopez to ... http://p ... http://p.ost.im/p/daV8BL
Rice 'very surprised' by Moss' claim
Jerry Rice says he's "very surprised" at Randy Moss' claim to bethe greatest receiver ever, and that he himse ... http://p.ost.im/p/daHSax
Rice to Moss: Check the stats
Hall of Famer Jerry Rice has no interest in a back-and-forthdebate with Randy Moss during Super Bowl week abo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dagRed
Michael Irvin says that Jerry Rice is better than Randy Moss
Working as an analyst on the NFL Network's set inside the Superdomein New Orleans, former Dallas Cowboys wide ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUAyT
Anti-gay remarks stir SB media swarm
Media swarms Niners' nickelback following anti-gay remarks.FOXSports.com News for NFL ... http://p.ost.im/p/daVC8L
49ers' Culliver sorry for remarks
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver has apologized foranti-gay comments he made to a comedian durin ... http://p.ost.im/p/daS5nq
Is the U.S. Planning an Attack on Iran by Spring?
"Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak is confident, he says, that the United States has plans for surgical strik ... http://p.ost.im/p/daUUgE
2nd Half Game Thread: Heat @ Nets
Kevin C. CoxThe Nets go on a second quarter run to tie LeBron James and the Miami Heat at halftim ... http://p.ost.im/p/daPanF
Billy King: Mikhail Prokhorov and I will discuss P. J. Carlesimo this week
Bruce BennettFACEBOOKTWITTERIn an interview with NBA.com, Billy King said he and Mikhail Prokhorov ... http://p.ost.im/p/daDUwy
BROOK LOPEZ NAMED NBA ALL-STAR
Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsFACEBOOKTWITTERNBA Commissioner David Stern has named Brook Lopez to ... http://p.ost.im/p/da5hTk
Miami Heat ran away with this one late, burying the Nets, 105-85
Al BelloFACEBOOKTWITTERBROOKLYN, NEW YORK -- In what started out as a busy day for the Brooklyn N ... http://p.ost.im/p/da4Dhc
Siri Eyes Free coming to 2013 Honda Accord, along with Acura RDX and ILX
Good news for Honda fans: the automobile manufacturer has just revealed which of its 2013 vehicles will receive ... http://p.ost.im/p/datUxv
Buying or Selling on Brooklyn Nets as Legit Title Contenders
Scott Halleran/Getty ImagesEntering the 2012-13 NBA regular season, it was unclear what type of team the B ... ... http://p.ost.im/p/da5NTn
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Buying or Selling on Brooklyn Nets as Legit Title Contenders
Scott Halleran/Getty ImagesEntering the 2012-13 NBA regular season, it was unclear what type of team the B ... http://p.ost.im/p/daVWPC
The Daily Roundup for 01.30.2013
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws ... http://p.ost.im/p/daSWct
This is the Modem World: Why we troll
Each week Joshua Fruhlinger contributes This is the Modem World, a column dedicated to exploring the culture of ... http://p.ost.im/p/dauxJX
Project Shield's origins and rapid prototyping detailed by NVIDIA
We got our first look at Project Shield -- the NVIDIA-built gaming handheld -- during CES 2013, where the compa ... http://p.ost.im/p/daAR4M
Qualcomm Q1 2013 earnings: $1.91 billion in profit on revenues of $6 billion
The folks in San Diego are making it rain once again, as Qualcomm has just announced its earnings for the quart ... http://p.ost.im/p/day8YS
Facebook finishes 2012 on a high note: Q4 revenue $1.585 billion, $64 million in net income
Facebook's Q3 earnings left something to be desired, as the social network posted a net loss. Zuckerberg and co ... http://p.ost.im/p/dakpWJ
The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM!
RIM? RIM. RIM RIM RIM, RIM RIM RIM RIM. RIM RIM. Some other stuff happened this week, too, but let's be honestl ... http://p.ost.im/p/daP7r9
Microsoft offers Windows 8 Pro upgrade to students for $70, starting February 1st
The time when everyday PC owners can get a cheap Windows 8 Pro upgrade will soon be at an end, but that doesn't ... http://p.ost.im/p/daPjKt
Google Maps and TiVo integration on Nintendo Wii U delayed beyond January
Nintendo's Wii U was supposed to get TVii when the console launched back in late November. That did not happen. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dafLd2
Twitter rolls out new options for viewing photos and videos
It looks like you can soon expect some changes to the way photos and videos are handled on Twitter. The company ... http://p.ost.im/p/daqDQU
Editorial: Engadget on BlackBerry 10
January 30th has been circled on our calendars for quite some time. It's the day that Research in Motion (now k ... http://p.ost.im/p/daSGjR
Samsung renames Galaxy Premier as Galaxy Pop for its multi-colored Korean debut
Premier League, Premier Cru, Premier Inn, all names which exude class and distinction, but presumably have litt ... http://p.ost.im/p/dagfsw
The Engadget Mobile Podcast: BlackBerry 10 edition, live at 4pm ET!
We're not saying that the entire podcast will dedicated to today's launch of BlackBerry 10, but let's face it - ... http://p.ost.im/p/daypN3
Hangout Collab with Damien Lee Benoit
Latest Hangout Collab Episode... You thought we died? NEVER! As +Micah Rosado would say, Music is Muh Life! ... http://p.ost.im/p/danFaB
Lenovo CFO says 'RIM and many others' are on the table as possible deals
This one is expectedly drawing a big no comment from RIM, but Bloomberg is reporting today that Lenovo has at l ... http://p.ost.im/p/da9QbA
Rumor: Asus to manufacture Nexus 7 sequel
The Nexus 7 is probably a big reason why Asus is fourth on the list of top tablet vendors.(Credit: Asus)If th ... http://p.ost.im/p/da9cmX
Youtube eyes Netflix with a rumoured Premium service
Internet video giant might launch a subscription based serviceBy Carly PageINTERNET VIDEO GIANT You ... http://p.ost.im/p/daXxYJ
Ford sets all-time record for hybrid market share
Story by Shane McGlaunFord has announced that it has achieved an all-time high hybrid market share with i ... http://p.ost.im/p/da4JCG
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars To Be Researched By Ford, Daimler And Nissan Partnership
AP | By By The Associated PressPosted: Green Technology, Video, Hydrogen Car, AP, Daimler Hydrogen ... http://p.ost.im/p/damdVB
The social network where no one knows your name
By Breeanna Hare, CNNOn Social Number, two users could simultaneously be on the social network and ... http://p.ost.im/p/daPqFb
2013 Ford Fusion: Passion seizes the family sedan
LEARN MOREBy Dan NeilDan Neil/Wall Street JournalThe 2013 Ford FusionOut of all Ford’s trout-mo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dakWGp
Don't be confused by the 128GB iPad. It's not for you.
Summary: Apple have announced a 128GB version of the iPad. Don't worry though, unless you have a very special ... http://p.ost.im/p/dabnMV
Nintendo cuts Wii-U sales forecast
Recent sales of its DS, 3DS and Wii-U consoles have fallen well short of expectationsor its new Wii-U console, ... http://p.ost.im/p/daBeXL
BlackBerry 10: What BlackBerry needs to do
Today BlackBerry must deliver a new range of devices that satisfy new and traditional users – and they’re v ... http://p.ost.im/p/dasd5X
1.8 gigapixel surveillance platform by DARPA BIG BROTHER IS REAL!
1.8 gigapixel ARGUS-IS. World's highest resolution video surveillance platform by DARPA 1 million tera ... http://p.ost.im/p/damwHF
The Engadget Show 40: The Best of CES with Kaz Hirai, 50 Cent, Ken Block and Arianna Huffington
The craziest week of the tech year is at end, and we have to say, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Sure, it was ... http://p.ost.im/p/dapAGr
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
WindowsAndroid runs Google's mobile OS natively on the Windows kernel
Sure, you could enjoy Android on your PC through dual-booting or virtualization, but the folks at Socketeq have ... http://p.ost.im/p/daGKPM
Charles Barkley Invades Local Weather Report
Charles Barkley Invades Local Weather Report ... http://p.ost.im/p/daVmUW ... http://p.ost.im/p/daSp2C
Charles Barkley Invades Local Weather Report
Charles Barkley Invades Local Weather Report ... http://p.ost.im/p/daVmUW
Facebook answers questions about privacy in Graph Search
(Credit: James Martin/CNET)Facebook is going on the defensive with an explanatory new blog post and video t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dafLw3
Nikon delivers wide-angle complement for D600
Nikon's new 18-35mm f3.5-4.5 FX lens looks like a nice, moderately priced wide-angle option for the D600.(C ... http://p.ost.im/p/damgX5
Nikon ups toughness for Coolpix AW110, S31 rugged cams
(Credit: Nikon) Mermaid hunters (or merman hunters for that matter) have another photographic weapon ... http://p.ost.im/p/daURNU
Nikon adds more than longer lenses to its latest Coolpix megazooms
(Credit: Nikon) For the past couple years, Nikon's been battling out with the other camera makers to ... http://p.ost.im/p/da4ySb
Nikon shows the good, bad of value cams with Coolpix S5200, L28
The Nikon Coolpix S5200.(Credit: Nikon) Nikon's track recorded for budget-friendly point-and-shoo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dayht3
Canon adds ultracompact 10x zoom to 2013 PowerShot lineup
(Credit: Canon) Canon's PowerShot Elph lineup is still in transition from 2012 to 2013 models, with t ... http://p.ost.im/p/daVgc7
Facebook endures hours-long outage in the U.S.
Notification that some users are getting when trying to access Facebook.(Credit: Screenshot by Zack Whittak ... http://p.ost.im/p/daseEM
Apple releases iOS 6.1 with additional LTE support
(Credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET)After five beta test versions, Apple today released iOS 6.1, the first major u ... http://p.ost.im/p/daVcXv
Monday, January 28, 2013
Indie Authors #40, Tips for Christian Genre
Print FriendlyThe post Indie Authors #40, Tips for Christian Genre appeared first on Hangout Networks. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dau3kK
Kwame Harris, former 49ers and Raiders offensive lineman, arrested for assaulting ex-boyfriend
(USA Today Sports Images)The NFL has no current players and startlingly few ex-players who are known to be ... http://p.ost.im/p/dabDqr
Why Brook Lopez's Snub from 2012 NBA All-Star Team Is a Travesty
Maybe the throwback-set shot did him in.Or maybe it was simply the all-around vintage game that had coaches ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5TQaP
NBA All-Star Game 2013: Coaches hit on some picks, miss badly on others
The post NBA All-Star Game 2013: Coaches hit on some picks, miss badly on others appeared first on HN Sports. ... http://p.ost.im/p/daCGxg
Ray Allen's return won't spark much warmth in frigid Boston
Ray Allen returns to Boston on Sunday for the first time since he passed on an offer to stay with the Celtics t ... http://p.ost.im/p/daLA63
The Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets have been playing better basketball under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo, but have dropped tw ... http://p.ost.im/p/daRyUE
Brooklyn Nets: Breaking Down the Nets' Recent Blowout Losses
Al Bello/Getty ImagesThe Brooklyn Nets have recently suffered two blowout losses to the Memphis Grizz ... h ... http://p.ost.im/p/daXsC5
Brooklyn Nets: Breaking Down the Nets' Recent Blowout Losses
Al Bello/Getty ImagesThe Brooklyn Nets have recently suffered two blowout losses to the Memphis Grizz ... http://p.ost.im/p/danBsN
The Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets have been playing better basketball under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo, but have dropped tw ... http://p.ost.im/p/damhwV
how (and why?) to move from a Hobbyist to a Pro Photographer? LIVE discussion with Trey Ratcliff
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/https://plus.google.com/u/0/+TreyRatcliff/postsWant to watch us have a li ... http://p.ost.im/p/damNBy
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Boeing battery solution may keep 787 grounded until 2014
This Boeing 787 Dreamliner made the aircraft's first commercial flight. It's seen here at Narita airport near T ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5WU8r
Is your hotel trying to choke you with an iPhone app?
Is that cool?(Credit: Chris Matyszczyk/CNET)Some like it cold.It's not everyone's idea of comfort, ... http://p.ost.im/p/dajmMB
Nokia to offer paid upgrade to Lumia-only music service
Music+ will offer premium music options to subscribing Lumia owners.(Credit: Nokia) A few months ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5sbbn
New iPad 4 reportedly in the works -- perhaps a 128GB model
(Credit: James Martin/CNET) Are you ready for an iPad with beefier memory?A new fourth-generation ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5thuw
Pornographic video clips already showing up on Twitter's Vine
Less than a week after Twitter unveiled Vine, the video-sharing app apparently has developed a porn problem. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dakY4n
Ray Allen's return won't spark much warmth in frigid Boston
Ray Allen returns to Boston on Sunday for the first time since he passed on an offer to stay with the Celtics t ... http://p.ost.im/p/da2spj
Ask Engadget: best video baby camera?
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here's the outlet t ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5GYCm
Mobile Miscellany: week of January 21st, 2013
If you didn't get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened the firehose for the t ... http://p.ost.im/p/daRAnA
Alt-week 1.26.13: quadruple DNA helixes, Byzantine mutants and battling hospital bugs
Alt-week takes a look at the best science and alternative tech stories from the last seven days.In isolation ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5GHLa
Numark NS7 II Serato DJ controller hands-on (video)
Like buttons? Numark at NAMM evidently thinks they are this season's DJ must have. The latest bit of kit to get ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5cghq
Man who says 'Glee' ripped him off rips off 'Glee' rip-off
Now what would he be suggesting with that gesture?(Credit: Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET)When peo ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5cL3D
Eating your own, Microsoft style
Microsoft is getting more aggressive with its Surface sales strategy.(Credit: Microsoft)Eat your own, o ... http://p.ost.im/p/daFxC2
The ultimate gall of a heartless iPhone thief
An object of desire?(Credit: CNET)One should never expect justice in life.The best one can hope for ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5WEda
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Rick Ross - Pirates (Explicit)
Published on Jan 22, 2013Music video by Rick Ross performing Pirates (Explicit). © 2013 The Island Def Jam ... http://p.ost.im/p/d5nEfg
Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
Music video by Kendrick Lamar performing Swimming Pools (Drank) (Clean). © 2012 InterscopeBuy Now!iTunes: ... http://p.ost.im/p/dajDW9
McLaren proves P1 concept car has an engine
McLaren proves P1 concept car has an engineMcLaren released a video showing track testing of the P1 concept ca ... http://p.ost.im/p/dadHEE
CEA backs Dish in Hopper copyright lawsuit
Dish's AutoHop enable screen.(Credit: Dish)The Consumer Electronics Association, a trade organization t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dahm3N
Oppo BDP-105: Not your average Blu-ray player
The Oppo BDP-105 Blu-ray, SACD, and DVD-Audio player(Credit: Oppo)Even by Oppo's high standards the B ... http://p.ost.im/p/da63U6
Vine embedded video tweeting comes to Twitter for iOS
Why it seems like only yesterday we were telling you about Twitter's new video tweeting feature, courtesy of a ... http://p.ost.im/p/dakXMf
Friday, January 25, 2013
ORDO, ANTI-Bullying Show.
Today, January 25, 9:30 PM MST We will be broadcasting live, do not forget to tune in ... http://p.ost.im/p/daerG8
Toaster tries to go in a new direction
While the toaster does come with a removable crumb tray there is no mention of a drip tray.(Credit: Hammacher S ... http://p.ost.im/p/daNf42
Apple applies for shoe-life sensor patent, puts it in hypothetical brogues
Nike's running sensor, a detachable piece of tech that connected to a companion iOS app, is the closest that Ap ... http://p.ost.im/p/da6tJv
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
All signs point to Twitter IPO in 2014, research firm says
Twitter is gearing up for an IPO in 2014, argued a New York analyst firm in a new report that cites the microblogging giant’s recent management moves, its strategic partnerships, its growing mobile revenue, and other factors as evidence for the move.
Twitter’s revenue could top $1 billion in 2014, if analysts from Greencrest Capital are correct. Next year Twitter may go public, the analysts predict. (Credit: Greencrest Capital)
In the report, titled “Twitter, Inc. on flight path to 2014 IPO(Summary, PDF),” Greencrest Capital laid out its theories for why the company might soon go public.
“Is Twitter positioning for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2014? The micro-blogging site has made a number of announcements since our last report, including management changes, site enhancements, global expansion, and new strategic alliances — all supportive of a possible IPO in 2014. Furthermore, the company is seeing strong traction in its monetization platform and continued robust user metrics,” wrote Greencrest analysts Santosh Rao and Max Wolff in the report. “Our core, positive thesis on Twitter is based on four growth opportunities ahead: (i) advertisement-based monetization features that are gaining traction; (ii) strategic alliances with leading companies and brands; (iii) strong mobile uptake of Twitter’s service; and (iv) expanding international footprint.”
Greencrest pegged Twitter’s valuation at between $10.5 billion and $11 billion “by late 2013 or early 2014.” That’s lower than the valuation it offered in another report earlier this month in which Greencrest said that Twitter was likely worth more than $11 billion. It also predicted that Twitter’s 2014 revenue would total $1.028 billion, up from estimates of $605 million in 2013 and $295 million in 2012. And it said that Twitter’s forays into mobile advertising are paying off, with U.S. mobile ad revenue likely to hit $382.8 million in 2014, up from estimates of $248.9 million this year, and $134.9 million last year.
To support its argument for a 2014 IPO, Greencrest cited a shakeup in Twitter’s management ranks that took place just prior to Christmas. Among those changes were Twitter’s former CFO Ali Rowghani taking over the role of COO, and former Zynger Treasurer Mike Gupta being brought on as the new CFO. Those moves, along with Twitter’s hire of former Newsvine CEO Mike Davidson as vice president of design “suggest the company is putting together a team of seasoned executives to guide it successfully through the IPO process,” Greencrest wrote.
Twitter did not respond to a request for comment.
Partnership with Nielsen Media
Another Twitter move that Greencrest offered as evidence of its plans is the company’s recent partnership with Nielsen Media on the so-called Nielsen Twitter TV Rating System. Under this initiative, “[b]oth parties hope to make the Nielsen Twitter Rating metric the new social television standard,” Greencrest wrote. “We believe the partnership is a win-win for both firms. Twitter, in particular, is expected to use the data collected as a means to attract new advertisers and give existing marketers and brands better data in terms of reach and more strategic ad placement.”
Greencrest also cited a recent Twitter partnership with Pinterest — which it said will support Twitter cards — as positive movement for the microblogging company. That arrangement “should play to Twitter’s advantage due to Pinterest’s high traffic referral rates, and the ability for users to tweet pinned photos to their feed,” Rao and Wolff wrote.
The two analysts next lauded Twitter’s recent service improvements, especially those that help make it easier for advertisers to work with. Rao and Wolff cited the launch of Twitter’s new photo tools as a strong step forward in its increasingly bitter competition for users with Instagram. As well, they wrote that Twitter’s promoted tweets advertising program “has become more focused, with promotions directed to users who are more likely to convert to sales (using keyword targeting),” and they praised Twitter’s Certified Products Program, which aims to keep the quality of Twitter-related apps high and secure.
Boosted revenue opportunities
A big part of Greencrest’s bullishness stems from the firm’s evaluation of Twitter’s advertising initiatives. Rao and Wolff said they felt that Twitter’s promoted tweets, promoted trends, and promoted accounts were all “gaining traction,” leading to improved revenue opportunities. Twitter has also been building out its self-service advertising efforts, especially for small businesses, and Greencrest called out American Express’ making the system available to its cardholders as a boost for Twitter’s bottom line.
A look at Greencrest’s compilation of Twitter’s investment rounds. (Credit: Greencrest Capital)
Another big area of improvement for Twitter is mobile, Greencrest wrote. Twitter’s increased mobile ad revenue is a reflection of that, and Rao and Wolff noted that Twitter has had faster growth on mobile (75 percent growth from 2010 to 2011) than rivals Facebook and LinkedIn. However, Twitter’s mobile ad revenue numbers pale compared to those of Google, Facebook, and even Pandora.
Still, the analysts think that Twitter is “relatively early in its monetization potential,” and that it should see significant growth in each of its major revenue generators.
All signs point to Twitter IPO in 2014, research firm says
Apple CEO downplays reports of iPhone component cuts
Apple CEO downplays reports of iPhone component cuts
Apple’s Tim Cook says reports that the company was cutting orders on iPhone displays are short-sighted — but doesn’t actually say they were wrong.
Apple’s iPhone 5. (Credit: Apple)
After a week of silence, Apple has weighed in on reports that it cut orders on components for production of future iPhone. As in, it’s not happy about them, but it’s not about to confirm or deny them.
According to chief executive Tim Cook, the company’s supply chain is “complicated,” and so people shouldn’t look too deeply into any one aspect of it to see the bigger picture.
“Even if a particular data point were factual, it would be impossible to interpret the data point for what it means to our overall business,” Cook told analysts during the company’s first quarter earnings conference call this afternoon. “There’s an inordinate long list of things that would make any single data point not a great proxy for what’s going on,” he added.
A pair of stories earlier this month – one from Japan’s Nikkei and another later in the day from the Wall Street Journal — claimed Apple cut its component orders for the iPhone by nearly half in December. The suggestion from both was that demand for Apple’s iPhone 5 had declined, causing Apple to slow down on manufacturing orders for more devices.
Apple played up sales of the iPhone, which were the bright spot in a record quarter that stillcame in below what Wall Street was expecting in revenue and sales of iPads and Macs.
Apple CEO downplays reports of iPhone component cuts
Apple: $7.3 billion in first-quarter sales in China
Chinese Apple staff members cheer in the new Apple Store before it opens in Wangfujing shopping district on October 20, 2012 in Beijing, China.
(Credit: Getty Images)
Whatever disappointment investors may have with Apple’s latest earnings report, nothing could rub away the shine from the company’s strong sales out of China.
Apple’s sales in the “Greater China” region, encompassing China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, were $7.3 billion in the quarter, a 60 percent year-over-year increase, according to CEO Tim Cook, who spoke during a conference call today following the publication of Apple’s fiscal first-quarter numbers.
“This is incredibly high,” he said, adding that the comparison was even stronger than it seems at first blush, as last year’s sales quarter included an extra week. “The underlying growth is higher than that. We saw exceptional growth in iPhones, into the triple digits. We shipped the iPad very late in the quarter in December and despite that, (we) saw very nice growth.”
Apple now has 11 retail outlets in China, and Cook said the company has “many more to open there. In our premium resellers, we went over 400, up from a little over 200 in the previous year. We increased iPhone point of sale from over 7,000 to over 17,000 there. This isn’t nearly what we need; we’re not even close to that, but we’re making great progress.
Apple: $7.3 billion in first-quarter sales in China
Tim Cook dances around the Apple TV question -- again
The CEO pulls out the ol’ “we can continue to pull the string and see where it leads us” line when asked about Apple’s future foray into television.
(Credit: Jason Cipriani/CNET)Apple CEO Tim Cook had a bit of deja vu today when an analyst asked him to expound on Apple’s future contributions to the TV industry.
“There’s a lot we can contribute in this space so we can continue to pull the string and see where it leads us,” he said during Apple’s first quarter earnings call today, after remarking on the growth of sales for the Apple TV device.
The company sold more than 2 million Apple TV devices last quarter, according to Cook. This is up from 1.4 million devices from the same period last year.
Cook’s answer sounds a lot like his response to a similar question from the same analyst, Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster, during last year’s call.
Instead of answering the question, which relates to speculation over the possibility of an Apple-built TV, Cook pointed to the success of the Apple TV device. He said the device is favored by a “small niche” of people, a group that has grown. That’s sort of different from “hobby,” right?
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The company said in October that it sold 5.3 million Apple TV set-top boxes in 2012. The device connects Web videos and other media to the traditional television, but it isn’t a full blown substitute for TV.
Cook previously hinted at a possible Apple-built television. Analysts have gone back and forth on whether this will happen, but many believe that TV is the next industry Apple could enter and revolutionize, just like it’s done with smartphones and tablets.
Tim Cook dances around the Apple TV question -- again
VP Biden to Hangout, talk gun control on Google+
Jumpin’ Joe will be getting his G+ on this week. (Credit: Whitehouse.gov)
President Obama’s “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit drew more than 5 million views, and now Vice President Joe Biden is going to try his hand at a different newfangled social-media real-time electronic telegraph technology.
In an event dubbed a “Fireside Hangout,” the vice president will be hanging out in Google+ starting at 10:45 a.m. PT tomorrow to discuss the recently released White House policy recommendations onreducing gun violence in the wake of a downright awful 2012 that was plagued by a number of mass shootings in the United States.
Joining Biden for the 30-minute Hangout will be social-media gurus Guy Kawasaki and Phil DeFranco, with Hari Sreenivasan from “PBS NewsHour” moderating. Hmm, wonder if Biden really knows what he’s got himself into this time?
You can join the Hangout via the White House Google+ page or YouTube channel. It will also be streamed on Whitehouse.gov.
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Judging by the agenda for the Hangout, I’m thinking this is not the time to appeal the recent White House response to the popular petition to build a real-life Death Star. Good news is that Google says Fireside Hangouts will continue with other members of the administration, so perhaps save it for the new defense secretary.
VP Biden to Hangout, talk gun control on Google+
GameStick Kickstarter adds new indie dev-targeted tier, trades $250 for six months of 100% revenue
The PlayJam folks are taking another cue from the Android-powered Ouya with their own GameStick, today adding a dev-focused $ 250 tier to the already successful Kickstarter campaign. The twist with GameStick’s dev tier is its aimed at indies, and it offers a six month window of 100 percent revenue on any games released before July 2013 (in addition to a GameStick bundle, of course). The dev version costs quite a bit more than the usual $ 79 asking price, but guaranteeing full revenue near launch may be a worthy tradeoff for developers looking to cash-in on early adopters (the industry standard is a 70 / 30 split, with game devs taking the larger share). Sadly, you won’t get the unit any earlier than the general public; PlayJam’s putting an April window on launch. The deal’s only available to 250 developers — or at least the first 250 people to buy in — so interested parties may want to act quickly.
GAMESTICK KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES A NEW INDIE DEVELOPER
PLEDGE TIER AS IT RACES TOWARDS THE 500% FUNDING MARK
London & San Francisco; January 23rd, 2013; The team behind GameStick today announced a new
pledge tier specifically to support the Indie developer community in making the leap to the big
screen as it’s Kickstarter campaign rapidly approaches the 500% mark with over a week still to go.
The new tier, which sits at just $ 249 has been limited to just 250 backers, and gives indie developers
aone-time offer to gain an unprecedented 100% revenue share for their game for a fullsix months as
well as a GameStick bundle at launch in April.
“In the few short weeks following the campaign launch, we have had hundreds of developers sign
up for access to our SDK, from established games studios to smaller Indie developers”, says Baroova,
Head of Games at GameStick, “what better way to repay this incredible support and to accelerate
the big screen gaming revolution than with an offer that directly rewards those who were first to
support us?”
The team behind GameStick have made a number of popular announcements this week in response
to direct requests from the Kickstarter community such as the inclusion of an SDMicro memory
expansion slot on the device itself and a dock providing support for peripheral hardware such as
keyboard, mice, microphones and cameras.
Baroovahas been coordinating with many top named studios as well as indies developers happy to
publically support GameStick in its quest to bring affordable gaming to the big screen:
Roman Tisserand, CTO and Co-Founder of DotEmusaid, “We are very excited to bring our portfolio
on games (including Another World, R-TYPE and Raiden Legacy) to GameStick”
Says Jason Kingsley OBE, Founder of Rebellion and owner of AD2000, “The video games industry
has benefitted time and time again from ideas that disrupt the status quo. A new wave of devices
such as GameStick – built on truly open platforms that bring affordable gaming to the big screen
could prove the start of an interesting revolution – one which I thoroughly support and watch with
interest.”
Hendrik Lesser, Board Member of the German Association of Game Developers added, ” I think
the opportunity for micro consoles such as GameStick has never been bigger than now.They are
perfectly suited to disrupt the console space.”
Says Paulina Bozek, creator of SingStar and founder of Inensu added; “GameStick’s ability to
support peripheral hardware such as microphones and dance mats is a great opportunity for indie
developers looking to create a truly social experience around the big-screen”.
Concluded Chris Bergstresser, EVP Miniclip, “What GameStick offers is a direct and easy route to the
big screen. We look forward to working with them to bring some of our classic titles to TV”
The team have also released details of the core feature set behind theSDK that powers Gamestick
on the Kickstarter update page for all developers supporting the project or visiting the page to see.
Details of which can be found here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872297630/gamestick-
the-most-portable-tv-games-console-ever/posts
To register for the SDK visit the GameStick website: www.gamestick.tv
To visit the Kickstarter page, pledge and get access to one of the limited Indie Developer tiers,
please visit: http://kck.st/VrByGf
Tier details:
Price: $ 249
Delivery: April
Limit 250
INDIE LOVE – GameStick Bundle, (console + controller) at launch, free SDK and a limited, one-time
offer to gain 100% rev share, (minus transaction costs), for 6 months on a single title launched by
July 2013.
Technical Specifications:
Processor – Amlogic 8726-MXS, Dual Core Cortex A9 CPU, Dual Core Mali 400 GPU
Memory – 1GB DDR3/ 4GB NAND FLASH / 8GB Micro-SD / 32GB MicroSD Expansion Slot
WiFi – 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth – LE 4.0
O/S – Android Jelly Bean
To follow GameStick news, join the conversation and give your opinion on Facebook or Twitter
please go: www.facebook.com/GameStickNews and
www.twitter.com/Game_Stick / @Game_Stick
To see new videos published throughout the campaign on YouTube please subscribe to:
www.youtube.com/GameStickVideos
About PlayJam:
PlayJam is the premier global platform for casual and social games on TV. By partnering with
all major Smart TV brands, we’ve created the largest and most vibrant games network of currently
free to play games for millions ofplayers around the world.
12 months ago, PlayJam embarked on Project GameStick, a dedicated TV games console running the
Android operating platform and small enough to fit in the pocket. GameStick launched on Kickstarter
to much acclaim on the 2nd of January 2013 to secure the funding required to bring it to production.
The campaign reached 100% of its funding target in just 30 hours and is set to close at over 500% of
that target.
GameStick Kickstarter adds new indie dev-targeted tier, trades $250 for six months of 100% revenue
Windows Phone 7.8 SDK released, includes emulator images, no new APIs
Microsoft just announced today’s release of the Windows Phone 7.8 SDK, which should be a wee bit helpful for developers wanting to test their apps and Live Tiles with the revised OS. The new SDK includes two software images (build 8858), one that simulates devices with 512MB of RAM and another for 256MB handsets. The primary purpose of this release is to let developers test their Live Tiles with Windows Phone 7.8, which supports resizable Live Tiles. While it’s not much of a surprise, the new SDK includes no new APIs over the Windows Phone 7.5 SDK, which further reinforces the impression of Windows Phone 7.8 as a largely cosmetic update. On the plus side, legacy support is alive and kicking, as Microsoft promises the SDK update won’t alter existing Windows Phone 7.1 emulator images. For more details of this release, be sure to hit up the source link.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Microsoft
Source: Windows Phone Developer Blog
Windows Phone 7.8 SDK released, includes emulator images, no new APIs
ESPN signs with Ooyala's video embedding service to bake touchdown videos into tweets
You may not be able to share those retrograde pictures of your dinner direct to your Twitter worshippers any more, but at least you can commemorate Kobe’s latest slammed-dunkings. ESPN has signed a deal with video sharing service Ooyala that’ll see highlight videos embedded inside tweets so you never have to leave the warm embrace of your live feed. Ooyala’s also offering its SDK for others to follow suit, and while the press release below talks of “monetization” and “optimized engagement,” we prefer to think the pair are doing it to fill that Instagram-shaped hole in our tweets.
Ooyala Delivers In-Stream Video Viewing on Twitter
Twitter Video Card solution creates new ways to discover, share and monetize video; ESPN first to adopt
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ooyala, the leading video streaming and monetization platform provider, today announced that it has developed a Twitter Video Card solution, in close collaboration with Twitter, that enables Ooyala customers a turnkey solution to embed videos directly into their Twitter streams for instant playback. Previously, users were only able to include a link to a video in Twitter. This solution inserts a thumbnail of the video directly into the stream so followers can click and play directly without leaving Twitter.
“Consumers today are at the intersection of social and mobile, and demanding easy and fast access to video content. Our ability to deliver video directly into the Twitter stream is a major step forward for publishers who want to drive viewer engagement in real-time.”
First deployed by sports broadcaster ESPN to better serve its 24 million online video viewers, Ooyala’s Twitter Card solution provides media companies, broadcasters and brands a new way to distribute and monetize video content delivered via Twitter across desktops and mobile devices. In addition, the solution can increase the discovery and sharing of video content and optimize engagement through social and mobile by eliminating the barriers to view content directly on Twitter.
“Twitter is a growing source of inbound referral traffic and outbound content distribution for online media publishers and broadcasters,” said Jonathan Wilner, senior director, business product management at Ooyala. “Consumers today are at the intersection of social and mobile, and demanding easy and fast access to video content. Our ability to deliver video directly into the Twitter stream is a major step forward for publishers who want to drive viewer engagement in real-time.”
As a result of the close collaboration with Twitter, the Ooyala solution has been certified by Twitter, meaning customers can quickly and easily integrate and distribute video content directly into their streams across all platforms — including desktop, mobile web and native smartphone and tablet apps for both iOS and Android — and trust that the player will work seamlessly within Twitter. The solution works via an Ooyala Twitter SDK and automatic hosting for Twitter Cards. The turnkey API from Ooyala automatically generates the necessary Twitter tags so that a video can be inserted onto a video landing page to enable Twitter Cards.
Powerful Solution when paired with Discovery
The technology works seamlessly with Ooyala Discovery, which enables video content providers to increase view-related revenue by algorithmically recommending highly relevant content within the Ooyala Player. For example, if a user watches a highlight from a football game within the ESPN Twitter stream, they could receive a recommendation to also watch highlights from the post-game press conference. Personalized content recommendations can further drive user engagement and monetization for each video share in Twitter.
Opening Revenue Streams
In addition to benefiting consumers, this technology opens up new revenue streams for Ooyala customers. It enables the distribution of ad-supported video content across client-owned and consumer Twitter properties, magnified by sharing tendencies of Twitter users. It also opens the door for video integration into Promoted Tweet advertising campaigns across Twitter.
Customers that take advantage of Ooyala analytics will also have extensive data on the performance of their videos through Twitter Video Cards, in addition to the data they already receive on their websites and/or apps, allowing them to further optimize their video content.
About Ooyala
Ooyala delivers personalized video experiences across all screens and is the leader in online video management, publishing, analytics and monetization. Our integrated suite of technologies and services give content owners the power to expand audiences through deep insights that drive increased viewer engagement and revenue from video.
Companies using Ooyala technology include Telstra, ESPN, Pac-12 Enterprises, Miramax, Bloomberg, Telegraph Media Group, Telefonica, The North Face, Rolling Stone, Dell, Sephora and Yahoo! Japan. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Ooyala has offices in New York City, London, Sydney, Tokyo and Guadalajara, Mexico. The company works with premier reseller and technology partners throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. For more information visit www.ooyala.com.
Via: TechCrunch
ESPN signs with Ooyala's video embedding service to bake touchdown videos into tweets
Nintendo Wii U to get Virtual Console service this spring
Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata just announced via Nintendo Direct that Virtual Console will be available on the Wii U this spring. Previously, the service was only accessible via the Wii emulator on Nintendo’s new console, but will now arrive on the eShop at some unspecified time in Q2 and feature GameBoy Advance titles for the first time. Before that can happen, however, the company wants to implement two key software updates designed to address system performance issues. Nintendo’s also devised a pricing scheme to offer users who’ve amassed a retro gaming library a more affordable way to re-download past VC purchases (as opposed to that clunky transfer system). For any previously downloaded NES ($ 4.99 – $ 5.99) and SNES ($ 7.99 – $ 8.99) titles, users will have to fork over $ 1.00 and $ 1.50, respectively.
And, as part of a celebration of the Famicom’s 30th anniversary, Nintendo’s offering up a trial campaign that’ll make certain titles available to download for 30 cents over a 30 day period. Starting in January and running through July, users will be able to demo one select title per month from the eShop: Balloon Fight, F-Zero, Punch-Out featuring Mr. Dream, Kirby’s Adventure, Super Metroid, Yoshi and Donkey Kong. But, take heed, these teases will only last for the month they’re offered and, hopefully, entice you to pay full price when the service officially launches on Wii U.
Jan. 23, 2013 14:41 UTC
Two Zelda Games, Mario, Mario Kart and Other Fan-Favorite Franchises Planned for Wii U
Nintendo Outlines Its Vision for Wii U, Including Launching Virtual Console and How Miiverse and Second-Screen Gaming Features Will Continue to Evolve
NOTE: Multimedia available here
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo President Satoru Iwata unleashed Wii U news in an installment of Nintendo Direct today as he outlined Nintendo’s future plans for the console. Iwata revealed how the Wii U launch lineup will be bolstered by a long list of top game franchises headed for the new console. These are games that longtime players and newcomers alike will love to play, and everyone will be experiencing them in new ways, thanks to the integrated second-screen experiences enabled by the Wii U GamePad controller. Iwata also detailed a number of enhancements designed to make the Wii U game experience more social, even if people are not playing in the same room.
“The fun of video games is not only just playing games, but also sharing experiences together with people – even though they live far away, their skill levels are different or their experience does not happen at the same time,” Iwata said. “We want Wii U to be the system that brings everyone together.”
To view the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. The many announcements included:
Game News
Two Zelda Games: Eiji Aonuma, the producer of The Legend of Zelda series, revealed two entries in the series for Wii U.
Super Mario is on His Way: The Nintendo EAD Tokyo Software Development team that created the Super Mario Galaxy games for Wii and Super Mario 3D Land for Nintendo 3DS is working on a new 3D Mario action game for Wii U. The game is scheduled to be playable at this year’s E3.
Buckle Up!: Nintendo is also working on a new installment of the hit Mario Kart franchise. This game is also planned to be playable at E3.
Yarn Yoshi: The team that created Kirby’s Epic Yarn is hard at work on the first console game to feature Yoshi as the main character since 1998′s Yoshi’s Story for Nintendo 64. Takashi Tezuka, director of Yoshi’s Island and Yoshi’s Story, is supervising the development of the new game, which is set in a fanciful world of yarn and textiles.
Wii Fit U Communities: New features coming to Wii Fit U include letting players create user communities on Miiverse from within the game. Community members can discuss exercises, BMI or weight changes and other health topics with other players as a way to encourage one another to reach their fitness goals. Similar functionality for other games is also planned.
Pikmin 3 Photos: The upcoming Pikmin 3 game includes a feature that lets players use the Wii U GamePad as a camera to share the same perspective as Pikmin and take close-up pictures of landscapes and creatures in the game and share them in Miiverse.
The Party Continues: A new installment in the Wii Party franchise is planned to launch this summer. The game features various play styles, including one that lets both players compete head-to-head using just the GamePad.
RPG Mashup: Nintendo has begun many collaborations with outside development partners to bring the best franchises and experiences to Wii U. In one such partnership, Nintendo and Atlus are working on a collaboration that features the Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei franchises. A video trailer for the game was shown in the Nintendo Direct.
A New Game from Monolith Soft: Tetsuya Takahashi and the team at Monolith Soft that worked on Xenoblade for Wii are working on a new game. A video trailer for the game was shown in the Nintendo Direct.
More on the Way: Iwata shared a new trailer for The Wonderful 101. That game and GAME & WARIO are scheduled to launch in the first half of 2013. Iwata also showed a new video for Bayonetta 2. That game and the new Super Smash Bros. installment are still on the way, but will need more development time before details can be revealed.
Virtual Console
Virtual Console for Wii U: A spring system update will add Virtual Console software to the Nintendo eShop for Wii U. The service will launch right after the spring update and will include a selection of NES and Super NES games, with Game Boy Advance games to be added in the future. The prices for NES and Super NES Virtual Console games for Wii U will be the same as they were for the Virtual Console on Wii. People who have already purchased the Wii version of a certain NES or Super NES Virtual Console game and transferred it to their Wii U console can buy the enhanced Wii U version of the same game for the reduced price of $ 1 for NES games and $ 1.50 for Super NES games.
Classic Games for 30 Cents! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the Famicom in Japan (which was known as the NES in the United States), Nintendo is making one NES or Super NES game available each month now through July at the anniversary price of just 30 cents. Each game will be available at that price for 30 days, and the first is the NES game Balloon Fight, which is now available in the Nintendo eShop for Wii U.
Social and System Enhancements
Miiverse Expands to Smartphones: Starting this spring, people will be able to browse Miiverse from their smartphones. Initially the experience will be browser-based, but Nintendo plans to create a dedicated Miiverse app in the future.
System Updates: Two major updates are on the way, one in the spring and one in the summer. The updates will introduce a wide range of functionality, such as Virtual Console capabilities and shortening the time it takes users to launch software or return to the menu screen.
Remember that Wii U features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu. Standalone versions of the trailers for The Wonderful 101, Bayonetta 2, the new game from Monolith Soft and the collaboration featuring the Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei franchises can be found at http://www.youtube.com/nintendo.
Source: Nintendo Direct
Nintendo Wii U to get Virtual Console service this spring
Nintendo Wii U getting two system updates in spring and summer to optimize UI speed
Nintendo’s Wii U is getting two title updates in the coming months, both aimed at optimizing the sluggish speed of the console. The first of the two, launching in spring, will make software load more quickly, as well as adding Virtual Console directly to the Wii U (rather than accessed through the virtual Wii). The second, launching in summer, will get users back to the Wii U main menu more quickly. Both additions are more than welcome — the Wii U’s greatest flaw is its unbelievably slow user interface. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed the news this morning during a Nintendo Direct broadcast, where he also unveiled news about Virtual Console heading to the Wii U, and an upcoming Miiverse update giving users access via smart devices.
Two Zelda Games, Mario, Mario Kart and Other Fan-Favorite Franchises Planned for Wii U
Nintendo Outlines Its Vision for Wii U, Including Launching Virtual Console and How Miiverse and Second-Screen Gaming Features Will Continue to Evolve
NOTE: Multimedia available here
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo President Satoru Iwata unleashed Wii U news in an installment of Nintendo Direct today as he outlined Nintendo’s future plans for the console. Iwata revealed how the Wii U launch lineup will be bolstered by a long list of top game franchises headed for the new console. These are games that longtime players and newcomers alike will love to play, and everyone will be experiencing them in new ways, thanks to the integrated second-screen experiences enabled by the Wii U GamePad controller. Iwata also detailed a number of enhancements designed to make the Wii U game experience more social, even if people are not playing in the same room.
“The fun of video games is not only just playing games, but also sharing experiences together with people – even though they live far away, their skill levels are different or their experience does not happen at the same time,” Iwata said. “We want Wii U to be the system that brings everyone together.”
To view the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. The many announcements included:
Game News
Two Zelda Games: Eiji Aonuma, the producer of The Legend of Zelda series, revealed two entries in the series for Wii U.
Super Mario is on His Way: The Nintendo EAD Tokyo Software Development team that created the Super Mario Galaxy games for Wii and Super Mario 3D Land for Nintendo 3DS is working on a new 3D Mario action game for Wii U. The game is scheduled to be playable at this year’s E3.
Buckle Up!: Nintendo is also working on a new installment of the hit Mario Kart franchise. This game is also planned to be playable at E3.
Yarn Yoshi: The team that created Kirby’s Epic Yarn is hard at work on the first console game to feature Yoshi as the main character since 1998′s Yoshi’s Story for Nintendo 64. Takashi Tezuka, director of Yoshi’s Island and Yoshi’s Story, is supervising the development of the new game, which is set in a fanciful world of yarn and textiles.
Wii Fit U Communities: New features coming to Wii Fit U include letting players create user communities on Miiverse from within the game. Community members can discuss exercises, BMI or weight changes and other health topics with other players as a way to encourage one another to reach their fitness goals. Similar functionality for other games is also planned.
Pikmin 3 Photos: The upcoming Pikmin 3 game includes a feature that lets players use the Wii U GamePad as a camera to share the same perspective as Pikmin and take close-up pictures of landscapes and creatures in the game and share them in Miiverse.
The Party Continues: A new installment in the Wii Party franchise is planned to launch this summer. The game features various play styles, including one that lets both players compete head-to-head using just the GamePad.
RPG Mashup: Nintendo has begun many collaborations with outside development partners to bring the best franchises and experiences to Wii U. In one such partnership, Nintendo and Atlus are working on a collaboration that features the Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei franchises. A video trailer for the game was shown in the Nintendo Direct.
A New Game from Monolith Soft: Tetsuya Takahashi and the team at Monolith Soft that worked on Xenoblade for Wii are working on a new game. A video trailer for the game was shown in the Nintendo Direct.
More on the Way: Iwata shared a new trailer for The Wonderful 101. That game and GAME & WARIO are scheduled to launch in the first half of 2013. Iwata also showed a new video for Bayonetta 2. That game and the new Super Smash Bros. installment are still on the way, but will need more development time before details can be revealed.
Virtual Console
Virtual Console for Wii U: A spring system update will add Virtual Console software to the Nintendo eShop for Wii U. The service will launch right after the spring update and will include a selection of NES and Super NES games, with Game Boy Advance games to be added in the future. The prices for NES and Super NES Virtual Console games for Wii U will be the same as they were for the Virtual Console on Wii. People who have already purchased the Wii version of a certain NES or Super NES Virtual Console game and transferred it to their Wii U console can buy the enhanced Wii U version of the same game for the reduced price of $ 1 for NES games and $ 1.50 for Super NES games.
Classic Games for 30 Cents! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the Famicom in Japan (which was known as the NES in the United States), Nintendo is making one NES or Super NES game available each month now through July at the anniversary price of just 30 cents. Each game will be available at that price for 30 days, and the first is the NES game Balloon Fight, which is now available in the Nintendo eShop for Wii U.
Social and System Enhancements
Miiverse Expands to Smartphones: Starting this spring, people will be able to browse Miiverse from their smartphones. Initially the experience will be browser-based, but Nintendo plans to create a dedicated Miiverse app in the future.
System Updates: Two major updates are on the way, one in the spring and one in the summer. The updates will introduce a wide range of functionality, such as Virtual Console capabilities and shortening the time it takes users to launch software or return to the menu screen.
Remember that Wii U features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu. Standalone versions of the trailers for The Wonderful 101, Bayonetta 2, the new game from Monolith Soft and the collaboration featuring the Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei franchises can be found at http://www.youtube.com/nintendo.
About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U[TM] and Wii[TM] home consoles, and Nintendo 3DS[TM] and Nintendo DS[TM] families of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System[TM], Nintendo has sold more than 4 billion video games and more than 637 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, as well as the Game Boy[TM], Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi[TM] and Nintendo DSi XL[TM], Super NES[TM], Nintendo 64[TM], Nintendo GameCube[TM] and Wii systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario[TM], Donkey Kong[TM], Metroid[TM], Zelda[TM] and Pokémon[TM]. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.
Filed under: Gaming, Software, Nintendo
Nintendo Wii U getting two system updates in spring and summer to optimize UI speed
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos landing in India the first week of February
Earlier today, Samsung announced the availability of its dual-sim Galaxy Grand Duos for markets in India. Shipping with an included flip cover, the budget-friendly phablet will sell for Rs 21,500 ($ 400). Loaded with mid-range specs, the device’s highlights include a 5-inch WVGA display, a 1.5GHz 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with Android 4.1 running the show. We recently managed to get some hands-on time with a pre-production build of this handset, which felt like a hefty GSIII, but performed more like an overgrown Galaxy S III mini. However, if you’ve got phablets on the brain and you’re balling on a budget, this thrifty hybrid device begins shipping the first week of February.
Update: This post originally (and incorrectly) indicated a 1.5GHz processor. The correct number is 1.2GHz.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
Via: Android Community
Source: The Times of India, Samsung India Store
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos landing in India the first week of February
Insert Coin: Securifi Almond+ takes the touchscreen router to the next level
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We’ve been talking about Securifi’s Almond router a fair amount, since the new year rolled around. Darren put the thing through its paces, just after the company announced plans to release its successor — or, rather, plans to Kickstart the followup. As of this morning, the crowdfunding push has landed. The Taipei-based company launched the Kickstarter page for the next generation of its beloved touchscreen router.
The latest version, which we had the opportunity to play around with at CES, features a 2.8-inch display, as before, but adds some much welcomed additions, including support for 802.11ac, Zigbee and Z-Wave. The former promises a WiFi speed bump, the latter two bring the promise of extended home automation. Speaking of home automation, the Almond+ lets you control things like security alerts, heating and light control on the go with your iOS or Android device.
Securifi’s currently working toward a $ 250,000 goal, and has some solid prizes to offer up. Those who pledge $ 95 or more will get the $ 99 router, along with free shipping. Pledging at $ 129 will get you one of a number of Kickstarter exclusive colors. Those winning routers are set to ship around September.
Previous project update: At last look, the Pinoccio microprocessor is well on its way to becoming a real device, with around $ 44,000 pledged of its $ 63,000 goal, with a full 22 days left to get in on the action.
Filed under: Wireless
Source: Kickstarter
Insert Coin: Securifi Almond+ takes the touchscreen router to the next level
Nokia Lumia 510 will come to the UK, appears briefly at Phones 4U
If you liked the look of the previously India-bound Lumia 510 but live on the other side of the world, there’s now no need to fret. Nokia has just confirmed to Omio that they will be bringing their cheapest Windows Phone device to Blighty — although there’s no word yet on UK-specific pricing or willing carriers. The phone was priced up at $ 200 when announced, which will net you a humble 4-inch display and 800MHz processor. Retailer Phones 4U accidentally let the Windows Phone 7.8 slab slip out onto its coming soon page and although it’s already been erased, we’ve added some screen-grab proof after the break.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Nokia
Source: Omio, My Nokia Blog
Nokia Lumia 510 will come to the UK, appears briefly at Phones 4U
Intel will discontinue desktop motherboards following Haswell release
The decline in desktop PC sales is beginning to ripple throughout the industry, as Intel has revealed plans to wind down its desktop motherboard division over the next three years. According to AnandTech, the company will release boards that are based on the Haswell architecture before completely suspending development. Moving forward, Intel will instead focus its efforts on creating form factor reference designs for the Ultrabook, tablet and desktop markets. Curiously, one product that’s currently immune from the announcement is the Next Unit of Computing (NUC), a miniature barebones system that will see continual development from Intel. While custom PC builders will likely take a moment to reflect upon the news, it’s said that the transition is unlikely to affect the company’s workforce. Instead, current employees will be absorbed into other divisions within Intel. After all, there’s no point in showing talented engineers to the door, even in an age of market shifts.
[Image credit: huangjiahui, Flickr]
Source: AnandTech
Intel will discontinue desktop motherboards following Haswell release
Logitech gambled big on video conferencing, lost
Logitech’s PR machine is on the loose this morning, trying to dampen expectations before the company announces its quarterly financial results later in the day. The key message is that we shouldn’t expect any great shakes from the video conferencing side of the business. In fact, there’ll be a $ 211 million charge against earnings, which is big enough to wipe out the previous quarter’s income four times over, and which stems entirely from this source of pain:
“The enterprise video conferencing industry has experienced a slowdown in recent quarters and consequently, through this period, the video conferencing unit has not sustained the growth Logitech originally anticipated.”
That’s a blanket statement, describing a whole section of the industry and not just pinning the blame on LifeSize, the video conferencing company that Logitech picked up in 2009 for $ 405 million. It so happens that Polycom and Cisco have also reported ongoing slides in video conferencing sales, so Logitech’s explanation is entirely justified — not that it makes the LifeSize acquisition look any smarter.
Filed under: Peripherals, Internet
Source: Reuters
Logitech gambled big on video conferencing, lost
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 now up for download (video)
BlackBerry’s just served up fresh tools to replace its Mobile Fusion brand and help businesses manage employee phones: BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10. BES 10, which is now available for download, not only supports the upcoming fleet of BB 10 phones and existing BlackBerry hardware, but Android and iOS devices as well. With the software, businesses can use a web-based interface to manage applications and data on company-issued devices or personal hardware that’s welcomed into the fold. Also, Heins and Co. are baking in their BlackBerry Balance tech to help separate data and apps between work and personal life. Hit the break for a brief glimpse of BES 10 in action and more details in the press release.
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 Now Available for Download
RIM’s New Multiplatform Enterprise Mobility Management Solution Makes Mobility Easy for Businesses
Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that its new Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution, BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, is now available for download. BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 re-invents RIM’s EMM by bringing together device management, industry leading security, and mobile applications management for BlackBerry smartphones, BlackBerry PlayBook tablets, and new BlackBerry 10 smartphones in a consolidated solution. It also provides a single console for managing BlackBerry, Android and iOS devices.
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 builds on more than a decade of RIM’s enterprise mobility management expertise and the most widely deployed mobility solution in enterprises today. BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 offers mobile device management, mobile application management and secure mobile connectivity, and delivers a cost-efficient and reliable solution for business customers.
“BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 empowers employees to be more productive and better equipped to serve customers while it provides business and IT leaders with the confidence that corporate data is protected and manageable in the same way they have long enjoyed with BlackBerry,” said Peter Devenyi, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Software, Research In Motion. “BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 makes mobility easy for businesses to help keep them moving.”
Flexible Enterprise Mobility Management
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 gives organizations a highly scalable solution and the flexibility to manage their mobile deployment as needed. It supports both corporate-owned and personal-owned (BYOD – Bring Your Own Device) device deployments and mixed environments of BlackBerry and other devices, providing mobile device management, mobile application management, and secure access to corporate data. It includes an intuitive, unified, web-based administration console to manage devices and users. It also supports BlackBerry Balance technology, which elegantly separates and secures work applications and data from personal content on BlackBerry devices. BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 is built on the same security and connectivity model for BlackBerry 10 smartphones that enterprise customers have always trusted and relied upon with BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
Key Features for BlackBerry 10 smartphones with BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10
Support for secure separation of work and personal applications and data on BlackBerry 10 smartphones through BlackBerry Balance technology.
Support for seamless and secure access to work email, content and secure connectivity to “behind the firewall” applications and data.
BlackBerry World for Work, the new corporate app storefront for BlackBerry 10 smartphones that allows organizations to easily manage apps for employees. Administrators can push and install the organization’s mandatory apps to both corporate and personal-owned devices and publish recommended apps to employees.
Rich management controls for securing and managing work profiles including hierarchical group management with Active Directory integration, support for customizable administrative roles with granular capabilities, an intuitive enterprise enrollment process for employees that offers a self-service console, and centralized control of assignable profiles for email, SCEP, Wi-Fi, VPN and proxy servers.
What Customers Are Saying
“The BlackBerry solution has been meeting our enterprise mobility needs for 10 years and it’s been incredibly exciting to be among the first UK customers to try out BlackBerry 10,” said Craig Allcock, Head of Networks, Group Technology, The Co-operative Group. “The re-designed UI is excellent, providing a smooth experience which enables you to seamlessly switch between applications and content across both the personal and work profiles. We’re confident that BlackBerry 10 smartphones and the new BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 will enable us to both anticipate and meet the existing and future enterprise mobility needs of our individual employees.”
“We’ve been testing BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 in our environment and we’re pleased with the manageability, security and reliability that the solution offers, along with expanded management capabilities to other devices within our network,” said Peter E. Lesser, Director of Global Technology, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. “BlackBerry has been a trusted partner of ours for many years, and we’re excited to implement BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 in our organization.”
What Industry Analysts Are Saying
“BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 brings some important technology, cost and operational improvements to existing BlackBerry customers,” said Nick McQuire, Research Director Mobile Enterprise Strategies EMEA for IDC. “We believe RIM is poised to capitalize on its strong history in delivering reliable, scalable and secure mobile enterprise management solutions to help organizations address an increasingly diverse mobile environment.”
“Companies require maximum flexibility and diversity in mobile deployments,” said Jack Gold, principal analyst of J.Gold Associates, LLC. “Products that manage multiple platforms, while at the same time enabling the segregation of personal and corporate data, represent an optimum solution by offering the lowest total cost of ownership, most end-user friendly, and highest security approach to enterprise mobility.”
Availability
The BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 software as well as a limited sixty (60) day free trial (includes client access licenses) is available to be ordered here.
Through the BlackBerry 10 Ready Program, existing customers can take advantage of the free license trade up program at www.blackberry.com/licensetradeup, which is available until December 31, 2013.**
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, RIM
Via: CrackBerry, ZDNet
Source: BlackBerry (YouTube)
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 now up for download (video)
White House unveils National Day of Civic Hacking to solve problems with open data
Sure, the freshly announced National Day of Civic Hacking may sound like it’ll occupy a single square on your calendar, but the White House wants folks to get together on June 1st and 2nd to solve problems with a bit of coding and info from Uncle Sam. Government agencies including the Census Bureau, NASA and the Department of Labor are set to serve up publicly available data for developers and entrepreneurs to concoct solutions for problems affecting cities, states and the country. In addition to government support, the effort is being organized by outfits including Code for America, Random Hacks of Kindness and Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. Currently, 27 cities have events scheduled during the weekend in question, but the initiative’s coordinators are looking to spawn even more powwows throughout the US. If you’d like to pitch in or submit ideas for challenges participants should tackle, hit the source links below.
Via: TechCrunch
Source: White House OSTP, Hack for Change
White House unveils National Day of Civic Hacking to solve problems with open data
Sony grows E-mount lens collection with 20mm pancake, 18-200mm power zoom
One of the most common criticisms circling Sony’s NEX lineup and mirrorless cameras as a whole is limited lens selection, so we’re always happy to see new high-end optics make their debut. Today, Sony’s doing its part to make its products more appealing by adding two new lenses (for a total of 13): a 20mm f/2.8 pancake and a 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS powered-zoom optic, which first made its debut with the VG30 camcorder, but will now be available as a standalone purchase. That first model will ship in April for $ 350, while the zoom lens will be available in March for $ 1,200. Photography buffs can catch a few more details in the PR just past the break.
Sony Expands Lens Lineup for α E-Mount Camera System with New Wide-Angle and Telephoto Models
New 20mm f/2.8 “pancake” lens and Video-friendly 18-200mm f/3.5 – f/6.3 “Power Zoom” lens extend creative possibilities
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2013 – Sony is expanding its popular E-mount camera system with the addition of two new lenses compatible with all α E-Mount cameras and semi-professional camcorders.
New 20mm F2.8 ‘pancake’ wide angle lens (model SEL20F28)
When mounted on any Sony α E-Mount camera, the sharp new SEL20F28 “pancake” lens creates an exceptionally versatile, portable package ideal for a broad range of everyday shooting opportunities ranging from interiors to landscapes, street photography, casual snapshots and more.
The new lens features an ultra-slim design approximately 20mm from lens front to back, and with its wide angle of view (30mm on 35mm equivalent) and bright F2.8 aperture, it produces excellent contrast, resolution and clarity across the frame for both still image and full HD video shooting.
New 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Powered Telephoto Zoom Lens (model SELP18200)
Originally offered only as a kit lens for the new NEX-VG30 camcorder introduced this past fall, the new SELP18200 powered telephoto zoom lens will now be available for purchase as a stand-alone lens.
Designed for serious videographers, the high-quality lens offers a generous 11x magnification range and whisper-quiet power zoom mechanics, focusing and aperture operation. This allows for smooth cinematic transitions when adjusting zoom level or manual settings during shooting. It features a comfortably positioned zoom lever that works with a switch on the lens barrel, allowing zoom speed to be selected in three different steps – from slow, beautiful shifts in perspective to dramatic crash-zoom effects. Zoom can also be controlled directly from compatible NEX-VG900, NEX-VG30 and NEX-FS700 (requires firmware update) video cameras.
The new lens also has built-in Optical SteadyShot[TM], which cuts the effects of camera shake and minimizes camera blur while shooting handheld at slower shutter speeds. Additionally, Active Mode further enhances stabilization at the wide end of the 11x zoom range ensuring smooth, stable footage even if the shooter is in motion. While the new SELP18200 lens is optimized for video, it’s also a flexible choice for shooting still photography – from expansive landscapes to high impact close-ups of wildlife or athletes – with Sony’s α E-Mount range of interchangeable lens still cameras.
Sony α E-mount lens family expansion
These new models expand the Sony E-mount family to 13 native E-mount lenses plus two converters, covering virtually any shooting situation for photographers and videographers alike. Spanning ultra-wide angle, powerful telezoom, macro and fast, bright primes, the range includes premium optics by Sony and Carl Zeiss, and offers refined performance and easy handling throughout the line.
Pricing and Availability
The new E 20mm F2.8 (SEL20F28) wide-angle prime lens will be available this April for about $ 350.
The new E PZ18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SELP18200) motorized telezoom lens will be available this March for about $ 1200.
The Sony α family of cameras, camcorders, lenses and accessories can be purchased at Sony retail stores, online at www.store.sony.com and at all other authorized retailers throughout the Sony dealer network.
Sony grows E-mount lens collection with 20mm pancake, 18-200mm power zoom
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