For studio, vampire movie is a Cinderella story
11/20/2008, 05:18 |Tiny Summit Entertainment finds itself sitting atop one of the biggest pop-culture phenomena of recent years.
Hoop Dreams update
11/19/2008, 16:09 |The Chicago Tribune gives us an update on the two young men featured in Hoop Dreams, the award-winning documentary about high school basketball stars trying to make their way through life and, hopefully, to the NBA.
Gates, the reserved one, has become an authoritative force who leads a church in the Cabrini area. He is married with four kids. Agee, a spirited charmer, doesn't have a regular job but is launching a line of "Hoop Dreams" apparel. He has five kids by five different women.
Agee also spends time working on his non-profit foundation that works with underprivileged kids. Hoop Dreams is available in its entirety for US viewing on Hulu.
(link)Samsung throws two SIM slots in beefy S9402 DuoS
10/28/2008, 01:00 |Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, GSM, EDGE
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Buongiorno Does 3 UK & IR
11/17/2008, 20:53 |Another victory for content aggregator Buongiorno, as the company managed to haul in an exclusive deal with Three UK & IR to deliver their white label mobile games store. Through this move, Pocket... 
TippingPoint will discuss how to stay ahead of security threats affecting organizations'' networks at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum
10/06/2008, 03:23 |October 06, 2008 - Toronto, Canada - TippingPoint's Director of Product Marketing, Craig Phelps will present to delegates the different approaches to ensure the integrity of personal information and to protect it against malicious attacks at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum scheduled on October 28 & 29, 2008 at the Design Exchange in Toronto, Canada.
Save energy, save money: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii energy consumption put to the test
01/01/1970, 01:00 |The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Ecos Consulting firm have published a joint study which focuses on the energy consumption of the current gen consoles: Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation 3.
To a degree, we can call each of these consoles a powerhouse in their own right: they generate cool graphics, keep us entertained, and make life as we know it generally fun. But to call each of them a "powerhouse", in the most literal sense (i.e. in the realm of energy consumption), then that's the question, ain't it?
The NRDC has published the findings of their research in a document called "Lowering the Cost of Play: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Video Game Consoles". Based on their results, the PS3 remains as the most power-hungry - energy-hungry, rather - console there is. Then the Xbox 360, followed by the Nintendo Wii.
The document is a rather interesting read, and somehow gets every point across without having to step on fanboy toes. While I'd like to outline everything they've come up with, for brevity's sake (you can read the document yourself at your own leisure), we'll throw in this chart. The chart below speaks for itself.
What I like about this study is that it takes into account the different versions of the consoles in their lifetime. Also, they've given some suggestions - practical and reasonable suggestions - to manufacturers, game developers, and gamers themselves for ways to be more mindful of energy consumption.
Their conclusion is sound and simple, without being too uptight and demanding:
Ting Ting Ting! Note to all students out there readying a paper on video games - this could be a vital resource for you! Unlike the other study on the civic effects of video games, this document from the NRDC is merely two pages long, making it an easy read. And I strongly suggest that you do - whether you're writing a paper on it or not.
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To a degree, we can call each of these consoles a powerhouse in their own right: they generate cool graphics, keep us entertained, and make life as we know it generally fun. But to call each of them a "powerhouse", in the most literal sense (i.e. in the realm of energy consumption), then that's the question, ain't it?
The NRDC has published the findings of their research in a document called "Lowering the Cost of Play: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Video Game Consoles". Based on their results, the PS3 remains as the most power-hungry - energy-hungry, rather - console there is. Then the Xbox 360, followed by the Nintendo Wii.
The document is a rather interesting read, and somehow gets every point across without having to step on fanboy toes. While I'd like to outline everything they've come up with, for brevity's sake (you can read the document yourself at your own leisure), we'll throw in this chart. The chart below speaks for itself.
What I like about this study is that it takes into account the different versions of the consoles in their lifetime. Also, they've given some suggestions - practical and reasonable suggestions - to manufacturers, game developers, and gamers themselves for ways to be more mindful of energy consumption.
Their conclusion is sound and simple, without being too uptight and demanding:
The single most effective way to save energy is to power down your system after saving your game if necessary when not actively playing. If you own a console with a powersaving feature such as auto power-off after a preset time, use it.
Ting Ting Ting! Note to all students out there readying a paper on video games - this could be a vital resource for you! Unlike the other study on the civic effects of video games, this document from the NRDC is merely two pages long, making it an easy read. And I strongly suggest that you do - whether you're writing a paper on it or not.
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- Consumer group rates appliance power consumption, PS3 one of the highest
PC Magazine Goes Out Of Print (Nicholas Carlson/Alley Insider)
11/19/2008, 18:40 |
Nicholas Carlson / Alley Insider:
PC Magazine Goes Out Of Print — Founded in 1982 and at times so rich with ads its issues reached as many as 600 pages, Ziff Davis's PC Magazine will issue its last print edition this January, thereafter becoming an online-only publication. Ziff Davis, which recently exited bankruptcy will lay off seven print production employees.
Kodak EasyShare C875 Digital Camera
01/01/1970, 01:00 |
Every Thursday night is Bingo Night at my local dive bar. The prize for hitting five in a row? Free drink tickets. And a good round can mean endless photo ops for me and my crew. As excited as I was to start capturing the, uh, memories, I was a little disappointed by this camera's bulk. At just over 6 ounces and 1.4 inches thick, there's no squeezing it into a back pocket. But 8-megapixel resolution, combined with a sharp 5X optical zoom, guaranteed that every celebratory shot of Jameson was captured. Reliving the hilarity the morning (or afternoon) after was a snap. I just hooked the cam to my computer via the included USB cable and transferred the images with the push of a button. Next Thursday, I'll probably opt to leave this beefy cam at home, but I'll cherish those intoxicating images forever.
[RATING: 7/10] [RETAIL: $200] [ kodak.com ]
Motorola i880 Review Made by Users of About.com
01/01/1970, 01:00 |Here is a Motorola i880 review made by one or more user(s) of the cell phones site at About.com.
Plone to Drupal Help needed
01/01/1970, 01:00 |I've been slowly (very slowly, sorry!) trying to migrate the Macncell.com site from Plone to Drupal, and I need some help...
Only 10% of Japanese people know how to use all the functions in their mobile phones
01/01/1970, 01:00 |Silver Towers get landmark status
11/19/2008, 22:12 |Filed under things I really don't understand: Silver Towers/University Village, part of a residential superblock complex in Greenwich Village and designed by I.M. Pei, has been granted landmark status by New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Said the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, who battled to preserve the buildings:
Silver Towers is the first post-war urban renewal superblock development in New York City to be landmarked. While such urban renewal projects rarely receive high marks for design, Silver Towers is considered a watershed moment for one of the late 20th century's most respected and influential architects. The design won awards from the American Institute of Architects and the City Club, was dubbed "one of ten buildings that climax an era" by Fortune Magazine, and was cited as a basis for which Pei received the 1983 Pritzker Prize -- the most prestigious award for architects -- for his body of work up to that time. Landmarking Silver Towers not only helps preserve an eminently livable place and honors a great work of architecture, but it also acknowledges the importance of our city's past efforts to create affordable housing and public art.
These may or may not be great buildings, but that whole complex is just this big sucky void between the Village and Soho that no one can get rid of now. Blech.
(link)SyncMate: FREE Mac to Windows Mobile Sync App
11/06/2008, 10:32 | 
Finally! A FREE and reliable sync conduit for Windows Mobile and Macintosh!
With many sync apps available in the market today, it’s hard to find a reliable and FREE tool which you can use to keep your PIM in sync. For someone like me, I don’t really care to sync iPhoto or iTunes with my Windows Mobile device. What’s of primary importance is my PIM - address book, calendar and the like. So say hello to SyncMate, a free Mac to Windows Mobile sync tool. This is something we’ve been waiting for! The free version comes with these features, including an epic SMS sending conduit:
* iCal synchronization Calendar synchronization has never been so easy. Days, dates, years ? you know everything. Never miss a day or a date! Synchronize calendar with SyncMate. Now you can sync your Google Calendar with SyncMate, too!
* ?ontacts synchronization With SyncMate we tried to help you keep your address books organized, both on your PDA and on your Mac. You can simply synchronize your phone or Pocket PC with your Mac and voila! Your both address books are complete. Synchronize your Google Contacts, too!
* SMS reader Read all your text messages not even touching your mobile device! With SyncMate the whole list of your SMS is in front of you.
* Device info plugin The most exact information about your Pocket PC right at your fingertips ? all you ever wanted to know about your Pocket PC.
This post is of course written with all due respect to The Missing Sync, which is still one of the most kick ass sync tool in the market today. It’s just not .. free. So if the crisis is hitting you hard, SyncMate is for you!
[photo c/o SyncMate]
Tags: macintosh, sync, SyncMate, WindowsFITC unconference mobile sessions at Adobe MAX 2008
11/14/2008, 21:52 |
Looks like there are a couple of mobile “unconference” sessions sponsored by FITC concurrent to Adobe MAX 2008 San Francisco.
Nov 16th 2:30 pm (Mon):
Flash Developers Guide to building iPhone Applications
Nov 18th 12:00 pm (Wed):
Flash Lite’s future in an iPhone Dominated Landscape with Tony McDonald
Unfortunately, I’m fairly sure if I can make it to either, due to session conflicts … a bummer, since I would have a few things to say on both fronts.
Also, check out, some other, really cool “unconference” sessions:
These “unconference” sessions are a great idea. There’s Grant, Mario, Phillip, and some other great speakers in there.
Former TV anchorman forms global media consulting company
11/20/2008, 05:18 |Dan Abrams, the chief legal correspondent for NBC News, is forming a consulting firm that he hopes will connect a global list of media experts with businesses that need strategic advice.
Motorola VE66 Slider Comes with 'Widgets'
11/19/2008, 19:21 |
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Motorola today announced the VE66 with CrystalTalk audio technology for clear conversations, a 5.0-megapixel camera and MP3 player.
The VE66 is a sleek, slider with the Motorola's new widgets integration. With downloadable widgets, consumers can get real-time information on weather, sports scores, stock tickers, flight information, social media and news headlines.
It captures high-resolution images on its 5.0-megapixel camera. Pressing a dedicated camera key quickly auto-focuses, activates an LED flash, and if necessary, stabilizes the image and reduces red eye. Automatic color saturation delivers whiter whites and crisper blacks.
An MP3 player with USB 2.0 provides high-speed data downloads on a PC. Wi-Fi connectivity makes browsing the Internet or sharing photos, audio or video files easy. An integrated FM radio with RDS can help listeners "name that tune" while on the road.
With CrystalTalk technology, conversations are amplified and background noises reduced for a noticeable difference in clarity. A second microphone further enhances audio quality by eliminating ambient background noise from calls.
FastScroll one-touch navigation wheel lets users quickly navigate through menus.
"The VE66 delivers on consumer's demand for more personalized listening and imaging experiences on a mobile phone," said Tracey Koziol, Corporate Vice President of Motorola.
The Motorola VE66 is expected to be available Q4 2008.
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Samsung Eternity Touch Screen Phone with AT&T Mobile TV
11/14/2008, 12:59 |
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AT&T today launched the Samsung Eternity, a touch-screen phone with a full-touch QWERTY keypad and support for AT&T Mobile TV.
The Eternity features a black and chrome exterior with a large 3.2-inch touch screen with haptic support, providing subtle vibrations that confirm selections.
Samsung's TouchWiz user interface has specially designed widgets to customize the phone. A quick and simple "drag and drop" feature lets users instantly access their favorite functions, such as the clock, music player, instant messaging, photos and AT&T Mobile TV all from the home screen.
Three dedicated keys on the lower portion make navigation straightforward. It has a built-in accelerometer to automatically detect motion and the orientation to auto-rotation of the display for motion sensing games and photo scrolling.
The Eternity includes a 3.0-megapixel camera with video capture, Video Share calling, advanced messaging capabilities, including Mobile Email and instant messaging (Yahoo!, Windows Live, AOL), Bluetooth technology and a microSD memory card slot supporting up to 8GB.
AT&T Mobile TV provides streaming television content and sporting events from programs such as CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX News, FOX Mobile, NBC 2Go, MSNBC, MTV, Nickelodeon, CNN Mobile and PIX.
Its browser can surf the Internet, navigate pages with the touch of a finger and support easy zoom-in and zoom-out capabilities.
"The Eternity brings the big screen to the palm of your hand," said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung America. "This touch-screen mobile TV handset is part of Samsung's TouchWiz line of phones and keeps you entertained and connected on the go."
The Samsung Eternity is available through stores or online for $149.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate.
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Peace Walker - new game or just a regular trademark?
01/01/1970, 01:00 |
New game? Or just another trade mark? The USPTO shows us this registration for Peace Walker, but no word on the actual purpose of this file. It's a good source of speculation, but not all registrations turn out to be games. Sometimes, stuff like this get filed for use within games and/or to protect software. From what we're seeing from the file though, it's definitely game-related.
Peace walker, huh? It does sound like a game though. Another Suikoden, maybe? Another underage hero leading an army sounds very Peace Walker material. Unlikely though, since Suikoden titles just come with the series title and a number. Metal Gear, perhaps? Your thoughts?
Check the full entry via the source link.
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AT&T Cell Phone Plans
01/01/1970, 01:00 |This is an About.com compilation of AT&T cell phone plans. This guide includes AT&T GoPhone plans, AT&T FamilyTalk plans, an AT&T senior plan, AT&T Unity plans and AT&T Nation plans.
Codemasters announce Colin McRae: DiRT 2
01/01/1970, 01:00 |
After more than a year in development, the sequel for the highly-acclaimed racing title Colin McRae: DiRT (PC, Xbox 360, PS3) has finally been officially announced by Codemasters. Simply called Colin McRae: DiRT 2, the sequel will continue on the excitement of rally driving racing game, keeping the legacy alive of the late Scottish rally driver who passed away even before the release of the original title.
Says executive producer Gavin Raeburn,
Colin McRae was all about the speed, the excitement or rally driving. Later his showmanship shone through in events such as the X-games, the Dakar Rally and the Race of Champions. He could do things with a car that no one else would and that's where we're taking the series with new events at the extreme edge of rally and motorsport. It will be a great tribute to an incredible champion.
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will sport an enhanced version of the EGO engine, the same one used in the impressive-looking GRID. Also featured are comprehensive and improved online modes. The sequel is scheduled to come out on a yet-to-be-specified date in 2009, and will be completing the whole course of gaming platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP, and PC.
For more news and updates on this, keep coming back here at QJ.
Related Colin McRae: DiRT 2 Articles:HP Voice Messenger Smartphone Coming to Vodafone
11/17/2008, 11:50 |"Those two HP iPAQ handsets we served up a few weeks back have now touched down on the Vodafone website. You can't buy them just yet, but you can at least have a snoop around the handsets and check out the specs. The HP Voice Messenger and the HP Data Messenger are now online and you can get your name down to be informed when they're ready to buy."
If any of our readers out there happen to be on the Vodafone network in the UK, we have some great news for you. Sometime soon you will be able to pick up HP's latest Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard handset, the HP Voice Messenger. This Smartphone features a BlackBerry like 20-key keyboard, 3.1MP camera, voice activated dialing, microSD expansion slot (up to 8GB) as well as quad-band GSM, HSDPA, and Bluetooth connectivity.
The news of Usenet?s death has been greatly exaggerated
08/01/2008, 17:53 |
Sascha at PCMag writes a charming little piece on the death of Usenet as a method of discourse and its eventual rebirth as a repository for porn, spam, and pirated warez. He recalls the days of “serious conversations” on 8-bit Atari architecture and net.manners.
In a way inconceivable in today’s Web-fragmented marketplace, Usenet was where you went to talk. Conceived back in the idealistic, non-profit days of the Internet, it was?well, it is, but it mostly was?a series of bulletin boards called “newsgroups” shared by thousands of computers, which traded new messages several times a day.
Sascha brings us back to 1993, the year when most of the current blogger kings were just entering college. Their discussions were precursors to the open, sad eyed moping of JenniCam and her ilk, the snark of the Gawker empire, and the basis for just about every social network on Earth. After all, if emo nerds could create a complex network of interconnected forums, think of what Ning can do with VC funding!
I personally never got into newsgroups as a communications medium although I now use the network for another form of data transmission. Is Usenet dead, as Sascha posits? I don’t think so. As long as there are folks who thing a command line is better than a mouse, the original text-only social network will live on. Sure, ISPs will shut down access out of mislaid kiddie porn fears but the real pros know where to go to get their agnst-filled, nit-picking, obsessive fix.
Probando el 8220 de Blackberry
11/19/2008, 16:08 |
¡Estreno de Café! En este momentos realiza una actividad con los medios que estamos presentes junto a los teléfonos que nos han otorgado para probar.
Estoy probando con detalle, es muy fácil de navegar en el menú, tanto como el Bold en una pantalla vertical, es un poco alargada la zona de las teclas aún estoy probando la escritura. Sí, las teclas son más grandes y resultan cómodas, son de una goma y flexibles para el uso.
Cualquier pregunta déjenla en los comentarios para aprovechar que tengo el equipo en las manos
Publicado desde el Nokia E71 | 19 Nov ‘08, 7.08am PST PST
Compilation Guide: Which AT&T Cell Phone Plan is Right For You?
01/01/1970, 01:00 |Image © AT&TExactly one month ago, I published a compilation guide of all Sprint cell phone plans currently on the market and analyzed them against one other. That compilation guide,...
Primeros compradores del iPhone 3G Apure
11/19/2008, 20:54 |
¡Café apureño! “En Sono Video Riky nos sentimos orgullosos de ser parte importante en estos momentos, de la historia de las telecomunicaciones de Venezuela, al ser el primer agente integral en ofrecer a los apureños los tres primeros iPhone 3G“ dijo a con-cafe.com el Sr. José Carballo, Gerente General de Sono Vídeo Ricky, quien junto a Llanocel, son los dos únicos agentes integrales en ofrecer este dispositivo de Apple en San Fernando de Apure.
Desde el sábado tres sanfernandinos pagaron sus iPhone 3G y ayer martes se lo entregaron. Fotos tomadas con un BlackBerry 8130.
El primer agente autorizado en la capital de Apure y en Calabozo fue LlanoCel, de Gerardo y Antonieta de Milano pero hoy Sono Video Riky le gana en la carrera del Apple iPhone 3G Movistar.
Android-like Google Sync now available for BlackBerry phones
11/20/2008, 06:23 |
Thanks to the new Google sync, BlackBerry users will soon be getting a taste of how it feels to live the Android life. While the HTC G1 may lack a desktop sync tool, it does feature automatic syncing with Gmail?s address book and vice-versa, providing you with a safe way of backing up your contacts on the internet. This same feature is now headed BlackBerry?s way and, in true Google fashion, it?s free of charge.
For instructions on how to get the Google Sync update, just head on over to mobile.googl.com/sync and enter your phone number. Once complete, an appropriate link will be sent to your mobile phone. I guess this is Google?s way of spreading the love to the rest of the mobile community even if you?re not yet ready to hop on the Android bandwagon.
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