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Battlefield 4′s Frostbite 3.0 game engine goes mobile in ‘Frostbite Go’
Author: Christen Arquette
It appears that while EA’s making claims that its Frostbite 3.0 game engine (which powers next-gen’s Battlefield 4) can’t run on Nintendo’s Wii U, the game publisher is also working on bringing “true Frostbite experiences to all major mobile platforms.” The Frostbite website details the initiative as “Frostbite Go,” and calls it “one of our most exciting current projects.”
Without directly saying “Frostbite 3.0,” the blurb details Frostbite Go as aimed at “empowering EA game developers” — in so many words, it sounds like Frostbite Go isn’t meant for indies as much as it’s meant for EA studios used to working with Frostbite. Battlefield 4 will be the first game from EA to launch using the latest iteration of Frostbite, which isn’t a huge surprise considering that BF4‘s developed by the same folks who develop the engine (EA DICE). It’s expected to arrive this fall on both current and next-gen platforms.
Filed under: Gaming, Software, HD
Via: Game Informer, NeoGAF
Source: EA
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Pixelmator 2.2 goes after graphic design with new shape tools and vectors-first UI
Author: Tiffany Shoman
Popular OS X image editor Pixelmator is releasing a major update tomorrow, codenamed Blueberry, and if you like working with vector shapes, it might just make your day. New tools for working with text as vectors, a new Shapes palette, and the ability to reconfigure your workspace for vector-first input are the big additions this time around. On the other hand, if you tend to focus on photo editing, there’s a flexible new effect that imitates the light leak found in cheap film cameras, and a new tool called Paint Selection (a toned-down version of Photoshop’s Quick Selection) makes it easier to select certain parts of your images. Long story short, there’s a lot of new stuff packed in here, and the download is free if you already own…
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The entire nation of Syria goes offline yet again
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Entire countries can go offline. Syria’s done it before, and now it appears that the troubled nation has dropped its web connection again, according to Google’s Transparency Report and other online sources. The outage appears to have begun just before 3PM ET, according to Google’s report, and has yet to be resolved nearly three hours later. It’s not entirely clear what’s caused the outage, but based on educated speculation surrounding previous incidents, it wouldn’t be out of the question to conclude that the government was behind this latest interruption. For now, the country remains in the dark — we’ll update this post just as soon as that’s resolved.
Filed under: Internet
Via: Google+
Source: Google Transparency Report
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Xperia Z goes on sale at the US Sony Store for $630, Xperia ZL gets a price cut
Author: Tiffany Shoman
Americans wanting one of 2013′s Sony flagships have had access to the Xperia ZL for awhile, but they’ve had to chase down an importer if they wanted the glass-backed chic of the Xperia Z. Sony has quietly put that dilemma to rest by offering the Xperia Z through the US Sony Store. For $ 630, locals can get an unlocked version of the flagship in black, purple or white, albeit only with HSPA+ 3G for carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile; there’s no LTE to be found. Those who do want 4G speeds won’t have to pay a premium, however, when Sony is selling the LTE-equipped ZL for the same $ 630. While neither deal will be quite as tempting as subsidized phones at major carriers, those willing to pay full price for Sony gear can now afford to be a little picky.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Sony, AT&T, T-Mobile
Via: Xperia Blog
Source: Sony Store
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Xperia Z goes on sale at the US Sony Store for $630, Xperia ZL gets a price cut
Author: Tiffany Shoman
Americans wanting one of 2013′s Sony flagships have had access to the Xperia ZL for awhile, but they’ve had to chase down an importer if they wanted the glass-backed chic of the Xperia Z. Sony has quietly put that dilemma to rest by offering the Xperia Z through the US Sony Store. For $ 630, locals can get an unlocked version of the flagship in black, purple or white, albeit only with HSPA+ 3G for carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile; there’s no LTE to be found. Those who do want 4G speeds won’t have to pay a premium, however, when Sony is selling the LTE-equipped ZL for the same $ 630. While neither deal will be quite as tempting as subsidized phones at major carriers, those willing to pay full price for Sony gear can now afford to be a little picky.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Sony, AT&T, T-Mobile
Via: Xperia Blog
Source: Sony Store
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Acer Goes To A Whole New Level Of Crazy With The Aspire R7
Author: Jack Schmidt
Acer just announced the Aspire R7, a strange hybrid of a desktop all-in-one, laptop, and a tablet that was previously teased in some promotional Star Trek commercials. It’s honestly really, really weird.
We always expected that Windows 8 would lead to some really strange convertible touchscreen devices, but the Aspire R7 is a whole new kind of crazy. The first thing you’ll notice about the Aspire R7 is that Acer seems to have forgotten how laptops are made. The trackpad sits behind the keyboard, which is a bit perplexing until you realize that Acer doesn’t really want you to use the trackpad at all.
That’s because the Aspire R7 has something called an Ezel hinge that gives the 15.6 touchscreen display an amazing degree of flexibility. You can lie the 15-inch, 1080p touchscreen display completely flat with the device, turning the Aspire R7 into an oversized tablet. You can also angle the display so that it sits flush with the keyboard and covers the trackpad completely. I’m honestly not sure why the trackpad is there in the first place.
As a whole, the Aspire R7 seems to be incredibly well built. It’s made of some type of aluminum-like material, and there’s virtually no flex to the device. On the other hand, it’s very large and very heavy, which means that it won’t be very portable. It’s probably one of the nicest pieces of hardware Acer has ever built. But I don’t know who would use something as crazy as this.
Other key specs for the R7 include:
- Intel Core i5 1.8GHz processor, with Turbo Boost to 2.7GHz
- 6GB Of DDR3 RAM
- 500GB SATA HD, paired with a 24GB SSD
- Intel HD Graphics 4000
- HD webcam with dual mics
- 2 USB 3, 1 USB 2 ports
- 5.3 lbs and 1.1-inches thin
Acer also announced the Aspire P3, an ultra book convertible with a detachable display, and the Iconia A1, a 7.9 inch Android tablet. But it’s the Aspire R7 that stole the show here. It’ll be available for sale exclusively at Best Buy retail locations starting May 17th, and can be pre-ordered now at the Best Buy online store for $ 999.
(and a friendly shout out to Stefan over at LaptopMemo, who was kind enough to let me borrow his camera for these shots)
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HSN’s order page for T-Mobile’s Lumia 521 goes live early
Author: Stefanie Jenkins
It feels like only yesterday we told you HSN would be the first retailer offering T-Mobile’s Nokia Lumia 521, and although the place hasn’t changed, the date has. The Lumia 520 variant wasn’t expected to be available through HSN’s online store until tomorrow, but in a bit of good news to kick off your Friday, the order page is now live. An off-contract handset will set you back $ 149.95, or four payments of $ 37.49. The next confirmed date we have for availability is May 11th at Microsoft and Walmart stores, so if you’re looking to bag one of the budget Windows Phone 8 handsets before then, head to the source link and hit the virtual checkout — not only may stock run dry, but HSN could’ve accidentally pulled the trigger early and hide the page when orders start rolling in.
[Thanks, Tim]
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, T-Mobile
Source: HSN
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Digital Storm goes after DIY gaming PCs with its $699 Vanquish (video)
Author: Stefanie Jenkins
Dear rig builder, before you go shopping for your next PSU, Digital Storm would like a word. The company’s new line of Vanquish PCs is aimed at gamers who want the price of a self-build, but without the worry that they’ve mistakenly jammed a 12V ATX cable into a Blu-Ray drive. The base unit offers up an AMD FX-4300 with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, a Radeon HD 7750 and Windows 7 for $ 699 — just $ 38 more than the company claims you could snag those unassembled parts on NewEgg. Alongside the professional build, Digital Storm will provide lifetime in-house tech support and a three-year warranty, so if you’d like to learn more, there’s PR and video after the break.
Source: Digital Storm
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Eisenstaedt’s ‘Kiss in Times Square’ Leica camera goes to auction
Author: Tiffany Shoman
If you & rsquo; re trying to find a bargain on an old film Leica, following month & rsquo; s WestLicht Photographica Auction in Vienna is most likely not the location to be. But if you wish to take house a piece of photo history, the IIIa rangefinder that Alfred Eisenstaedt used to take the famous V-J day image Kiss in Times Square will be going on sale, expected to sell for & euro; 20,000 to & euro; 25,000, or about $ 26,000 – $ 33,000, reports Amateur Photographer.
The camera has a lengthy history. Eisenstaedt made use of the old handbook focus Leica through many of his renowned 60-year profession shooting leaders and stars for Life publication. He even used it on his last shoot, capturing President Costs Clinton and his household in 1993, simply two years before he passed away at 96 … Continue reading & hellip;
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Eisenstaedt’s ‘Kiss in Times Square’ Leica camera goes to auction
Author: Randy Miller
If you’re looking for a good deal on an old film Leica, next month’s WestLicht Photographica Auction in Vienna is probably not the place to be. But if you want to take home a piece of photographic history, the IIIa rangefinder that Alfred Eisenstaedt used to take the iconic V-J day photo Kiss in Times Square will be going on sale, expected to sell for €20,000 to €25,000, or about $ 26,000 – $ 33,000, reports Amateur Photographer.
The camera has a lengthy history. Eisenstaedt used the old manual focus Leica through most of his celebrated 60-year career shooting leaders and celebrities for Life magazine. He even used it on his last shoot, capturing President Bill Clinton and his family in 1993, just two years before he died at 96….
