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Silent Hill banning, now we play the waiting game

Published on September 30th, 2008.

The latest incarnation of the popular horror survival game Silent Hill: Homecoming has been refused classification in Australia. In effect the game has been banned. Once again the...

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Media server concept from Toshiba doubles as mega D&D die

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Filed under: Desktops, Home Entertainment

Here's another mouth-watering concept on display at CEATEC today: Toshiba's Media Server -- not to be confused with some kind of nefarious explosive device from an early episode of Doctor Who. It uses NFC to download files from your cell phone, which in turn can be displayed on a TV via WirelessHD. But best of all, it's shiny and looks nothing like some of the mundane media servers we've seen in the past, which is reason enough for us to want one, or perhaps a pair to make 2d12. Here's hoping it gets past the concept stage.

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Published on September 30th, 2008.

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Panasonic “shortly” moves to 30-nm for its UniPhier SoCs

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Panasonic will "shortly" announce a transition to a 30-nanometer CMOS process for the company's home-grown digital consumer SoC platform called UniPhier at its own Uozu fab in Japan.

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KDDI au concept phones explained and pictured

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Filed under: Cellphones

We got the low-down (well, at much of a low-down as one can get from thematic designers) on KDDI's latest au concept phones here at CEATEC, and the themes are -- are you sitting down? -- space and soup atomic elements. No, we didn't make that up. If you're still with us, hit the break for some pictures and explanations.

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JVC Everio concept HD camcorder up close at CEATEC

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Filed under: Digital Cameras

While JVC Victor hasn't promised us a review unit just yet (cmon, we're still begging here), we did get a chance to get up close with its SDHC concept camcorder today at CEATEC. Designed for the more sophisticated user (as opposed to family users, they tell us), the camera will shoot both high-quality HD video and stills, something they say has yet to be done in a device. The upcoming Everio is slated for release in the first half of 2009 at an undisclosed price, but JVC promises the unit is, indeed, coming. In the meantime, we'll have to make do with these new shots in the gallery below.

Gallery: Everio HD Camcorder concept

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New Type of Atomic Microscope On the Way

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Iddo Genuth writes "Researchers at the Surface Science Laboratory at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid have created an ultrasmooth mirror that could be used to create a revolutionary new atomic microscope within the next several years. The new atomic microscope — using helium atoms for imaging — has the potential to provide the same resolution as existing electron microscopes but without many of the problems which have plagued them for years."

IPC is 98% Automated

Published on September 30th, 2008.

When you have an online business or use a system many of the features can be extremely taxing if you have to do them manually. The IPC system is almost entirely automated which allows for you not to have to do anything at all but enjoy a passive income.

Automation is a big benefit because it saves you time. When you are not filling your day with time consuming tasks you can focus your energies in other places. Automation allows you to make more money because you have more time to do more. It is great to be able to double your work load when things are automated. The independent profit center system might be exactly what you are looking for because it is fully automated and easy to use. It doesn’t require a lot of work on your end once it is set up. All you have to do is set the model up and you are good to go. You don’t have to worry about the learning curve or any other issues that would delay your success. You can get started right away.

The IPC automation also allows you to enjoy more time in your day. You can have more time for fun and things you would like to do. You can begin on other projects you might not have had the time for or you can double your workload and make even more money. This model has the features which allow you to plug-in and immediately begin using the system. You don’t have to be an expert to learn how to use the system and it won’t take you hours, days, or weeks to learn either. You can sit back and earn a passive income. Automation makes everything so easy for you.

For an automated system like this, IPC is extremely affordable. Some people would pay thousands of dollars to integrate automation into their business or money making system. The market is saturated with profit making systems that would cost you thousands of dollars and they don’t even provide the right tools you need for success. The independent profit center is an affordable model that works for you. It is worth the money because there is no training needed to learn the system and you can begin immediately. You will be surprised with how easy the system is and you will want to share your success with others when you see the profit making potential.

The IPC model is automated which gives you more time in your busy schedule to do the things you want to do. You can take advantage of a cost effective model that is really easy to use. There are not many systems out there that are as affordable as the independent profit sharing system. It is also very cost effective because you will start earning at your income potential right away. There aren’t many systems or models on the market like the independent profit center model that are worth this fantastic price.

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Gears of War 2 canvasses special-edition Zune

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Filed under: Gaming, Portable Audio, Portable Video

Microsoft couldn't let the gory, highly-anticipated launch of Gears of War 2 (chainsaw duels! Rhhhahaararggg!) pass without bloodying a Zune or three in the process, Halo 3-style. Specifically, Microsoft has laser-etched that pesky little "Crimson Omen" onto a glossy black Zune 120, pre-loaded the device with 244 pieces of "Gears of War" media -- the soundtrack, concept art, behind-the-scenes vids and so forth, nothing you won't be able to find elsewhere -- and squeezed it all into some "collectible" Gears packaging, featuring our testosterone-addled protagonist pondering the meaning of life. The whole kit will run you $280, with pre-orders at Walmart.com and Amazon.com (and a whole mess of Canadian shops) starting at 3AM PT / 6AM ET. It'll start shipping on November 7th. And still can't sync to your Xbox. Close-ups after the break.

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Low-Power Liquid Lens

Published on September 30th, 2008.

An adjustable-focus lens made of two drops of water could be used in small cameras.

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Low-Power Liquid Lens

Published on September 30th, 2008.

An adjustable-focus lens made of two drops of water could be used in small cameras.

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Apple threatens iTunes Store closure

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Amid moves to increase royalty rates paid to music publishers, Apple has threatened to close the iTunes Store rather than increase prices or accept smaller margins.

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Microsoft ships red wireless Xbox 360 controller for the holidays

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals

Here's an interesting one. That red / black Xbox 360 controller that was showcased back in July is now available to any ole consumer in the US, Canada, Latin America New Zealand and Asia, and it comes bundled with a Play & Charge Kit and red rechargeable battery for $64.99. For whatever reason, Microsoft's totally missing a golden opportunity to cash in on the holiday shopping season by reserving the green counterpart as some "promotional item." C'mon guys, is it really that hard to understand how irresistible a red and green gamepad tandem would be in late December?

[Via IGN]

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T-Mobile G1 spotted in the wild

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Filed under: Cellphones

Ah yes, the natural progression of a release. First comes the hands-on at the introduction, then comes the leaked user manual, then comes the pre-order fiasco -- now, it's time for those always titillating in the wild shots. The box and handset are nothing out of the ordinary / surprising (respectively), but at least you now know that bona fide unboxing images are just around the bend.

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T-Mobile G1 spotted in the wild

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Filed under: Cellphones

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Two Bills of Interest Advancing In Congress

Published on September 30th, 2008.

pgn674 writes "While the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 failed to pass in the House of Representatives, two other bills of interest to this community are currently moving through the US lawmaking process. One is the Broadband Data Improvement Act, which Communications Workers of America claims will help us towards bringing high-speed Internet access to all Americans. It will have the FCC increase their granularity in reporting the Internet accessibility of an area in the US, and redefine broadband measurements. It has passed through the House and the Senate, and differences in the passed versions are currently being resolved. The other bill is the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008. Pandora is excited for this one as it will give them time to negotiate with SoundExchange (i.e. the RIAA) for new, more affordable royalty rates. The bill is currently in the Senate, and is expected to pass with ease."

Dell AIO Printers Designed for Home, Workgroups

Published on September 30th, 2008.

On Tuesday, Dell announced four all-in-one printers, plus two lasers and two inkjet models that range from small, photocentric wireless models for the home or home office to workgroup behemoths with sizzling speed and enormous duty cycles.

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Microvision’s PicoP-based pocket projector revamped for CEATEC

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment

Now that pico projectors are actually headed to end users, we're seeing a number of companies hop in the fast lane to production. Take Microvision for instance -- these guys were taking their sweet time by introducing the PicoP beamer back at CES, and now we're looking at a freshly revamped version that has already begun shipping to OEMs for "evaluation and end-user testing." Reportedly, the device shown at CEATEC featured a "thinner, smaller and brighter PicoP engine and several image quality enhancements" over the unit displayed at CES, and it officially boasted a WVGA resolution that could be blown up to 100-inches in size. Unfortunately, we're still waiting to hear how long it'll be before this one slips into consumers' hands, but we've a feeling it'll be sooner rather than later.

[Via AboutProjectors]

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Simonyi schedules second space sortie

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Former Microsoft executive Charles Simonyi is planning a second trip into space.

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Laptop makers and GSM Association team on Mobile Broadband branding plan

Published on September 30th, 2008.

Filed under: Laptops, Wireless

Laptops with built-in WWAN modems aren't anything new, but there's a hodgepodge of hardware and services available -- a situation the GSM Association is trying to simplify with the new Mobile Broadband standardization initiative. Sure, it's mostly an excuse to get another sticker on your gear, but companies like Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, Toshiba, Qualcomm and a bunch of carriers are on board to ensure that Mobile Broadband-certified machines will be ready and able to connect in some 91 countries around the world -- and what's more, they're committed to spending a cool billion dollars in the next year promoting MB as a "compelling alternative" to WiFi and WiMAX. That should be an interesting dilemma for the carriers that also run hotspot networks, but we've got a feeling everyone's happy as long as the sub fees keep rolling in.

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