Sony said that it doesn’t expect to announce a new console at this years Electronic Entertainment Expo. Sony division head Kaz Hirai said that they’ve always expected the PlayStation 3 to have a decade long life cycle, and he doesn’t see any reason to rush and replace it with a new system. During an investors [...]
Intel has moved beyond the era of the personal computer — to the era of “personal computing.” At the International Consumer Electronics Show, Intel Chief Executive Paul Otellini said that, as the devices themselves become “less relevant,” the question becomes who can craft the better experiences. Otellini emphasized the importance smartphones — an area where [...]
Microsoft, computer software manufacture, have announced Avatar Kinect, social networking application for its console. The application uses facial recognition software to track users emotions, allowing for a more “connected” experience. The service will be available via a software update in the spring — along with more navigation for Kinect users. In addition, the service will [...]
Razer, computer products manufacture, have debuted a handheld personal computing console. The device, codenamed Switchblade, features a multitouch screen and a dynamic, programmable keyboard. The handheld console is still in the concept phases, but Razer has confirmed that it runs on an unreleased Intel Atom precessing unit and Razer user interface. However, the graphical processing [...]
Microsoft, the industries leading software manufacture, have announced a spring software upgrade allowing for the use of Kinect, the control-free motion device, to navigate application menus. Ron Forbes, who works for the companies entertainment division, demoed the motion controlled versions of the applications, including Netflix, Hulu Plus and Zune Marketplace. “There you have it — [...]
Samsung, the multinational hardware manufacture, has unveiled a new line of third-dimensional LED monitors. Using “smart design”, the SA950 and SA750 are the first computer monitors to take advantage of the companies proprietary third-dimensional tech. Both the monitors include a unique aesthetic design, especially the SA950 which features a wide foot-stand that attaches the panel [...]
Toshiba, the Japanese hardware manufacture, have made good on its word. According to the companies executives, Toshiba will be “kicking” things into “high gear” going into the upcoming fiscal year. That said, the company will be to showcasing its 56-inch and 65-inch prototype televisions, which will feature its three-dimensional tech, at CES. Reuters reports that [...]
BioWare has revealed that it has already started “building” the third Mass Effect title, even though the second hasn’t hit the market yet. Talking vaguely about the final chapter in the trilogy, project manager Casey Hudson spoke about the upcoming installment into the Mass Effect trilogy at the Consumer Electronics Show. “We are already at [...]
Sony had a very impressive 2009; however, Microsoft is seeking to gain 2010. That said, with expectations set very high on both fronts, Microsoft has added Fable III to the list of games that it will be releasing this year — something that we did see coming, seeing that Lionhead announced the game late-last year. [...]
As of lately one thing that has been pushing down the number of new friends I make on Xbox Live is the current 100-friends limit that has been pushed by Microsoft since the release of Xbox Live. But, it looks like Microsoft may have plans to increase the limit of friends you can have on [...]