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- News@8pm: White iPhone 4 release date and unboxed
- LG unveil first officially certified 'Flicker-Free' 3DTV
- MySpace sale targets $100 million asking price
- Qik allows video calls to be made between Android to iOS
- iPad app news: VEVO outs UK music video service
- White iPhone 4 confirmed as heading to Three's One Plan
- White iPhone 4 release date confirmed by Apple as April 28
- Iwata regrets lack of Wii third party support
- PSN users should 'cancel credit cards immediately'
- Black Ops Escalation DLC zombie mode previewed
- US Army to develop new Android smartphones
- White iPhone 4 release unboxing video leaks online
- New PS3 console confirmed by FCC filing?
- Sony Freestyle Hybrid PC spied
- HP Touchpad release date edges closer
- News@10: White iPhone 4 unboxing and Facebook deals
- iTunes music streaming: Apple planning fees
- Nintendo boss: 3DS sales below expectations
- PSN outage: Sony admits user data stolen
| News@8pm: White iPhone 4 release date and unboxed Posted: 27 Apr 2011 12:00 PM PDT
Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. The white iPhone 4 stole all the headlines today as T3 received the smartphone's official release date. After months of delays and problems with peeling paint, Apple confirmed the handset's release for tomorrow, that's April 28th folks. If you want to check out what the smartphone looks like, clue: it comes in white, then we have got a video of it being unboxed for your viewing pleasure.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the Android front, the US Army has confirmed they will be developing a new Google-powered smartphone to help them blow stuff up even more effectively than before. With that revelation, the news that you can now video call between Android and iOS handsets seems slightly less exciting doesn't it?
The PlayStation Network was in further trouble this morning as a security firm Sophos advised all 77 million of the service's users to cancel their credit cards. Those users content to keep using the service will be able to thwart some famous actors turned zombie through the second Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC released on May 3rd.
Finally as Nintendo look forward to the release of the Wii 2, which looks likley to go up against a fresh version of the PS3, boss Satoru Iwata has expressed regret at the lack of third party support on the orginal Wii. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| LG unveil first officially certified 'Flicker-Free' 3DTV Posted: 27 Apr 2011 09:41 AM PDT
LG to offer Flicker-Free 3D TV thanks to next-gen 3D tech LG has unveiled its new Cinema 3D TV with the device becoming the first to receive the officially certified “Flicker-Free” 3D TV moniker.
Shown off at a global unveiling in Paris, the new LG Cinema 3D TV feature’s the company’s next generation 3D TV technology and comes equipped with a pair of lightweight, battery-free 3D glasses that combined with the new unit offer users a brighter 3D experience with a wider viewing angle.
Touting inbuilt 2D to 3D conversion the new Cinema 3D TVs present users with near endless 3D content cutting out one of the major bugbears for the emerging industry. Ridding the flickering effect that is present in existing 3D TVs, LG’s new system uses a polarized film applied to the device’s screens that delivers images to each eye individually through 3D glasses that do no shutter.
Will 3D TV take off in the mainstream of will it always be a fringe technology? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| MySpace sale targets $100 million asking price Posted: 27 Apr 2011 08:14 AM PDT
Five potential buyers are rumoured to be in the running including the website's co-founder. News Corp are readying MySpace for sale with a price tag of $100 million bestowed upon the ailing website.
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| Qik allows video calls to be made between Android to iOS Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:35 AM PDT
App also allows integrated social media sharing and video mail. An updated version of the Qik Video Connect app has paved the way for video calls between iPhone and Android users. The app will run on all Android phones running software 2.1 to 2.3.3, all iPhones, the iPad2 and the latest generation, camera touting iPod Touch.
Those who grab the download whilst it’s hot will also be able to access integrated sharing across social media and video mail for when their friend’s aren’t glued to their smartphones.
Video mail is available for free until June 1, when the feature will require an extra fee to access. Until recently Qik had only been available as pre-installed software on selected handsets from Samsung, HTC and Motorola.
Does the prospect of cross-platform video calls tantalise you? Are you having too much fun with your iPhone chums to care? Let us know via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| iPad app news: VEVO outs UK music video service Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:00 AM PDT
iOS VEVO apps now live. US music video website VEVO has brought its popular service to the UK and also launched the accompanying apps for iOS devices and Android phones on these shores too.
You've all heard of VEVO, most of the new music videos you watch on YouTube are from the VEVO channel, but until now UK users have been unable to access the service due to licensing issues.
Now the library of 25,000 tracks and 7,500 artists including the likes of Lady Gaga and Eminem is live in the UK, bringing the best from record labels EMI, Sony and Universal.
The apps themselves will feature exclusive videos, charts, playlists as well as VEVO original programming. It's easy to share the songs of your choosing on Facebook and Twitter or, conveniently, buy them via iTunes.
The app also boasts AirPlay compatibility, so if you own an Apple TV box, you can send the videos to the big screen. Bonus.
Users of the free app can also save videos to custom playlists for easy access and enjoy a little bit of music trivia before watching Katy Perry, Britney, J-Lo and co do their thing.
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| White iPhone 4 confirmed as heading to Three's One Plan Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:53 AM PDT
Three beat competition to confirming white iPhone 4 availability With the white rendition of the Apple iPhone 4 now officially confirmed as heading for a global release tomorrow, April 28th, Three has become the first UK network to confirm it will stock the lighter toned device.
Confirming it will host the device via the official Three blog, an official spokesperson for the company declared: “I’ve got some exciting news to share with you all. It’s been a long time coming but the iPhone 4 in white is finally on its way to Three. It’ll be available from us from tomorrow.”
Available for £499.99 on a PAYG basis with a £15 top up snagging consumers 300 minutes, 3,000 texts and all-you-can-eat date, the long awaited white iPhone will also touch down on Three’s The One Plan with £35 per month securing unlimited data, 2,000 any network minutes, 5,000 Three to Three minutes and 5,000 texts per month.
Will you be heading out to snap up the white iPhone 4 when it lands tomorrow or has Apple missed its chance what with the iPhone 5 expected to touch down in June? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| White iPhone 4 release date confirmed by Apple as April 28 Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:03 AM PDT
White iPhone 4 to go on sale tomorrow after ten month delay After more than 10 months of delays Apple has officially confirmed that the long overdue white iPhone 4 will be available to purchase from tomorrow, April 28th.
Landing in the UK and 26 other nations tomorrow, the white iPhone 4 will feature the same 3.5-inch Retina display and ARM A4 processor as its black-hued sibling but will come sporting the coveted lighter hue that Apple fans have waited almost a year for.
Announced as to be available through Apple’s official online store, Apple retail outlets and select Apple Authorised Resellers, UK mobile network providers are yet to reveal their position on the white iPhone 4.
Will the white iPhone 4 take the smartphone world by storm or has it missed its window and is now just a stoic relic? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Iwata regrets lack of Wii third party support Posted: 27 Apr 2011 05:56 AM PDT
Fresh tie-ups to come with both 3DS and Wii 2. Despite the Wii’s rampant success in the games console market, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has admitted regrets in the way it was marketed.
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| PSN users should 'cancel credit cards immediately' Posted: 27 Apr 2011 04:33 AM PDT
Sophos urge PSN users to protect against further data abuse Reacting to the news that all 77 million PlayStation Network users could have had their credit card details stolen in the recent global hack, security specialist Sophos has issued a warning saying all PSN users should “cancel that card immediately.”
Having taken down the PlayStation Network last week following the now well publicised hack of the service, Sony recently revealed that this infiltration has made the personal data of those signed up to the service, including its 3 million UK users, vulnerable to attack.
Expanding on the imminent concerns Cluely added: "The fraudsters won't wait around - for them this is a treasure trove ripe for exploiting. You need to act now to minimise the chances that your identity and bank account become casualties following this hack."
"That means, changing your online passwords (especially if you use the same password on other sites), and considering whether it would be prudent to inform your bank that as far as you're concerned your credit card is now compromised."
Discussing the continued outage of the PSN service and the potentially damaging effect this could have on the safety of users’ information the Sophos security head said: "What's particularly frustrating for users of the PSN is that anybody unsure of what information is stored against their account such as personal information, card details and password reset answers won't know until the service is back online.
"It's crucial that access is restored as soon as possible so that users can confirm what information might have been compromised."
Were you signed up to Sony’s PlayStation Network ahead of the recent hacking issues? Let us know what you are doing to protect your data via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: TechRadar This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Black Ops Escalation DLC zombie mode previewed Posted: 27 Apr 2011 04:00 AM PDT
Buffy, Krueger and Romero to all feature in Black Ops 'Call of the Dead' zombie mode With the second Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC set to launch next Tuesday, May 3rd, developer Treyarch has released a new video teaser revealing the inclusion of a number of famous horror characters in the new Zombie mode.
The zombie level set to land within the Escalation Map pack that is to hit Xbox Live next week and PlayStation and PC formats later in the year, is to be dubbed ‘Call of the Dead’ and will allow gamers to pit themselves against the godfather of zombie movies, George A. Romero.
"This is Treyarch's tribute to the legendary George Romero, who truly defined the zombie genre and whose incredible work has been such an inspiration to our team," said Call of Duty: Black Ops director Dave Anthony.
Following Anthony’s words, the title’s publisher Activision announced: "Set in a mysterious, ice-covered, remote Siberian island and inspired by legendary writer and director George A. Romero, a group of four fearless explorers fight for their lives amidst an army of bloodthirsty Soviet zombies."
Joining the Call of the Dead Zombie map in the Escalation DLC will be four regular multiplayer maps and missions to be entitled ‘Seize the Zoo’, ‘Take the Hotel’, ‘Secure the Convoy’ and ‘Raid the Stockpile’.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops the greatest game ever released or has the COD franchise passed its impressive peak? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: CVG This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| US Army to develop new Android smartphones Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:52 AM PDT
American forces choose the operating system for their Joint Battle Command Platform Handheld. The Android Army is set to become a reality for US troops as it has been announced Google’s operating system will run on smartphones specially designed for troops by the US military.
Army and Marine troops are expected to receive the JBC-P phones by the start of 2013, with those in charge of the project hoping to tap into the strong consumer app market.
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| White iPhone 4 release unboxing video leaks online Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:24 AM PDT
Lighter toned iPhone 4 appears ahead of formal release With the white iPhone 4 expected to be made officially available to purchase later today, more than 10 months after it was originally due to land, an unboxing video of the brightly hued handset has leaked online.
The video, which comes courtesy of Italian gadget blog iSpazio shows the long overdue lighter toned Apple handset in all its pristine and freshly boxed glory just hours ahead of its expected official availability.
Sporting the same form factor and specs as its black hued brethren the white iPhone 4 is to be made available in 16GB and 32GB storage capacities with a 3.5-inch Retina display and sprightly ARM A4 processor.
Will the white iPhone 4 take the smartphone market by storm or has it widely missed its window of opportunity? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: PhonesReview This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| New PS3 console confirmed by FCC filing? Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:12 AM PDT
Some good news for PlayStation fans? A FCC filing by Sony appears to hint at the launch of a new PlayStation 3 extending the life of the seventh generation console that little bit longer.
- New PlayStation 3 console FCC filing picture
Two model numbers CECH 3001A and CECH 3001B are both accompanied by the product name, 'Computer Entertainment System (PlayStation3).' The Note column also suggests that the models have been tested.
Other than that, there are no more details pointing to a new console, but this is apparently not the first time we've seen the CECH-3001 PS3 model number crop up after first being spotted in December.
One things for sure, if Sony do have plans to launch a new PS3 console, we sincerely hope they manage to sort out that rather major PSN problem in time for it.
Link: Ubergizmo (Via wirelessgoodness)
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| Sony Freestyle Hybrid PC spied Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:02 AM PDT
Machine yet to be detailed, but expect it to land later this year. Sony’s S1 and S2 Tablets took all the headlines yesterday, but the Big S has got some more slate-based goodies lined up for later this year. Its new Freestyle Hybrid PC was also detailed briefly during the S1 and S2 showcase in Japan and it promises to be a peach.
Combining a massive touchscreen for tablet-style swipes, and a slideout keyboard for laptop action, it promises to be a sleek proposition when it finally hits shelves. Sony wasn’t forthcoming with specs, but rumour has it it’ll pack a 9.4-inch screen.
Sony also touted an ‘Ultimate Mobile PC’ at the same gathering, with USB 3.0, HDMI and a design that makes the MacBook Air look hefty. It’s also expected to be released later this year.
For more on this and the rest of the day’s gadget news, stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Via Engadget This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HP Touchpad release date edges closer Posted: 27 Apr 2011 02:18 AM PDT
Hype over forthcoming iPad-botherer starts to grow. HP’s TouchPad has edged closer to release, with the PC maker handing over details of its forthcoming iPad-botherer to the US FCC. That means the slate should be in line for a June release, as had previously been mooted.
The TouchPad gets multiple mentions in the filing, although there’s no official word on when we’ll be able to lay our hands on one. However, passing the FCC’s checks tends to mean gadgets are just weeks away from hitting shelves.
The TouchPad is the first slate to use webOS and promises to be a worthy alternative to the iPad, not to mention the growing army of Android-backed tablets. HP has ye to say when a UK version will be out in the wild.
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| News@10: White iPhone 4 unboxing and Facebook deals Posted: 27 Apr 2011 02:00 AM PDT
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| iTunes music streaming: Apple planning fees Posted: 27 Apr 2011 01:06 AM PDT
Apple could follow Spotify and Qriocity lead, rather than go free like Amazon. Apple’s cloud-based music streaming service is set to cost, according to music industry insiders. The sources, speaking with Cnet, claim that Apple will charge a fee after initially offering its package for free.
As yet, it’s unclear whether Apple will offer a simple digital locker package along the lines of Amazon’s Cloud Drive, or if it will look to add to such a feature with Spotify-style streaming.
Currently, Amazon’s Cloud Drive is free for the first 5GB of storage, with punters having to pay if they wish to store more of their music on the retailer’s servers. Seeing as Apple, unlike Amazon, is negotiating with record labels over the streaming of songs, a monthly or annual cost for using its service would not come as a major surprise.
Google is also expected to launch its own cloud-based music offering in 2011, although talks appear to have stalled. Will Apple beat them to the punch? And will you be willing to pay for iTunes cloud? Tell us now on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Via Cnet This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Nintendo boss: 3DS sales below expectations Posted: 26 Apr 2011 11:38 PM PDT
Ninty exec admits handheld has struggled to match hype with sales. Sales of the Nintendo 3DS have been below expectations. Those are the words of Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata, speaking on the gaming giant’s official website. The handheld console’s launch has seen relatively sluggish sales, as Ninty battles to convince gamers that the 3DS is worthwhile investment.
Iwata said, “Sales were high in the initial [launch] week, but sales fell below our expectations after the second week. Nintendo 3DS has not been selling as expected since the second week, and this is not just in the Japanese market but also in the United States and Europe, where no direct impact from the great earthquake has occurred."
Iwata said Ninty needed to, “…step up its efforts,” and try to explain to the average punter the advantage of glasses-free 3D gaming. He added, "We need to enhance the contents which can be enjoyed passively by non-active users, like a 3D video distribution service. We will promptly work on this after the currently planned hardware update."
This admission shows that despite 113,000 consoles being sold in the UK alone, Nintendo is still struggling to prove that coughing up for the 3DS is worth it. Can it convince the non-believers? Or is the 3DS destined to struggle? Tell us what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Via CVG This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| PSN outage: Sony admits user data stolen Posted: 26 Apr 2011 11:22 PM PDT
Sony issues statement and confirms worst fears of 77 million PSN users. Sony has admitted that it’s lost the personal dates of millions of PSN and Qriocity users, over a week after the services were first shut down. Names, email addresses, billing addresses and possibly credit card details have all been compromised.
In an email to all PSN users, Sony said it had suffered, “…an illegal and unauthorized [sic] intrusion into our network,” and that the issue was being investigated by, “…an outside, recognized [sic] security firm.” Details that have been compromised include name, address, country of residence, PSN ID, PSN password, security questions, purchase history, email and birth date.
What’s more, Sony is refusing to rule out credit card details going missing. Its statement says, “If you have provided your credit card data through PlayStation Network or Qriocity, to be on the safe side we are advising you that your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may also have been obtained.”
With 77 million PSN users, this represents a huge security breach. Sony has said that its servers were attacked between 17 and 19 April, with the company suspending PSN and Qriocity since then. It had been believed that the service was still under attack until Sony’s statement last night.
Sony has been criticised for its sluggish response, but has hit back by saying it wanted to be sure what data had been breached before it gave an official confirmation. “It was necessary to conduct several days of forensic analysis, and it took our experts until yesterday to understand the scope of the breach,” said Sony’s Patrick Seybold. “We then shared that information with our consumers and announced it publicly.”
Gamers on Sony’s official blog have reacted furiously to the news. There’s still no word on when PSN will be back, or whether Sony has even more bad news to share. If you think you’ve been affected, you can check out Sony’s official PSN FAQ for more details. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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