Facebook Crumbles To Criticism; Redesign Incoming
Since 94% of Facebook users hated the new design / layout, Facebook is now going for yet another redesign. Facebook redesigned the layout so that it was similar to Twitter, but I don't know why. Actually, I have been using Twitter more than Facebook lately, since it's the new thing. Anyways, Facebook plans to change a couple of things on Twitter, including: live updating, photo tags on home page, applications, highlights, and friend list filters. Just like I mentioned before, Facebook will finally be implementing live updates onto your home page. There will soon be no need to refresh my home page repeatedly every couple minutes because Facebook will auto-update it for me (Yay!). That's what I wanted all along, so at least that will make my happy. Regarding photo tags on your home page, you will see them in your stream again (I think the old Facebook did this). Regarding applications, Facebook will give you more control over them, so that you can get rid of them (if you want) showing up on your home page. Highlights will update more frequently, so that's always good. Hopefully, they will also live update themselves. Finally, you will be able to create your own custom friend list filters.
We'll see how it turns out and I'm wondering how the users will react to these changes.
[Mashable]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 2 Comments
Nintendo Wii To Surpass 50 Million Worldwide This Month
Since the Nintendo Wii is aimed at such a large fanbase and is not a next-gen console (in my books), it is on pace to sell its 50 millionth console by the end of this month. This blistering pace is much faster than the Playstation 2's. The Wii is the fastest selling console to date and will continue to be that console for a couple of years. It will sell 100 million consoles faster than the Playstation 2 did. I hate to say it, but it will. There's just too many kids and women in the world that love the Nintendo Wii (for unknown reasons). It's audience is huge and it's cheaper than the other 2 consoles (Xbox 360 and Playstation 3). The Playstation 2 is still the superior console in my books. I must admit that I am excited for the release of Punch-Out (May 18) for the Nintendo Wii.
[Kotaku]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
Last.fm To Charge Users In The Future
[Wired]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
16-Inch HP dv6z Launching In AMD-Form
This looks similar to my girlfriend's HP dv6t laptop. That's because it's the same laptop, it's just being remodeled to pack in a slower, but more affordable AMD processor. This laptop should have a similar spec sheet than the dv6t and it will start at $599.99 USD. The deal gets even sweeter by including a free coupon worth $30, and a free HP DeskJet printer that will be available with a mail-in rebate. You can expect it in 2 colours: Expresso Black and Moonlight White. The white model will cost you an extra $25 USD, which should easily be an option since you're already getting a $30 coupon and a free printer.
[Engadget]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
Pentax 645 Digital Boasts 30 Megapixels; Expected in 2010
[Engadget]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
Is OnLive The Future of PC Gaming?
Since it claims to be "video on demand" there will be no need for install times and games will come to you virtually instantaneously. At GDC, they actually showed off OnLive on an old Dell, so this thing could be the real deal. The pricing is expected to be monthly, and they should be around the same prices of Xbox Live. I don't know how much fame OnLive will receive, but it looks like it has a lot of potential. One problem I can think of (pointed out by a friend) is a bandwidth issue. While playing WoW 24/7, won't make you go over the bandwidth limit, playing OnLive might push you over because of its 720p hi-def gaming. We'll have to see. If you want to know more, just click on the Kotaku link below, they know much more than I do.
[Kotaku]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
Need For Speed: Shift Revealed
[Kotaku]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
Mitsubishi's LaserVue HDTVs Up and Running Again
[Engadget]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
Asus EEEs Getting Voice Recognition
Asus is going to put Voice Recognition into their EEE-lineup of PCs and netbooks. They are deciding to do this because "touch and gesture input is universal, whereas language is not universal." This will be useful at home, but I doubt that you'll be able to get away with talking to your EEE in public. Beware of others awkwardly staring at you. It is expected to be released in the last half of this year. Keep in mind that it could be only implemented in their newer EEEs. I don't know if it will work with old EEEs, but look out for it later this year. Asus is pushing to make society even lazier than it already is. By the way, I have no idea why the EEE in the picture has Mickey Mouse's ears.
[Gizmodo]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
Samsung N120 Netbook; 10-Hour Battery Life
Samsung's been releasing a ton of stuff lately. First there was the N310 netbook, then the N110 netbook, and then the Q320 and R522 notebooks. Now this is the Samsung N120 netbook with a six-cell battery which will give you 10.5 hours of battery life! It also has a 12-inch full keyboard, so that's good for those of you with small fingers. It has a 10.1-inch display, an integrated 1.3MP webcam, a 3-in-1 card reader, 3 USB 2.0 ports, and has optional Bluetooth. It will run on Windows XP thankfully and is expected in Europe this April. No word on the price though, of course.
[Gizmodo, Engadget]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
Samsung Q320 and R522 Laptops
The Samsung R522 notebook is "designed for the way you live you life." I don't know where Samsung comes up with these quotations, but apparently it's because of its so-called "advanced battery power" that is also expected to last around 5 hours. That's decent for a laptop with: a 15.6-inch display, touchpad lighting, a "chargeable USB port so you can keep your devices up and running even when the laptop is powered down", and a keyboard that has the "latest medical technology" to get those nasty germs off. It comes with the same Intel Centrino 2 processor that the Q320 does, but that's all the specs that are mentioned so far. Both of these laptops are expected to hit Europe in April, but there was no word on a price tag.
[Tech Radar]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Expected This June
[PS3 Blog]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 | 0 Comments