Archive for August, 2008

Classic Game Music Played By A Real Orchestra

August 30, 2008

Video Games Live, a show that tours America, is a full sized Orchestra that plays some of the classic arcade game music of the past and present – in front of a big screen showing the game in action. Hearing some of these old classics, expertly re-created is a real treat for the gaming geek!

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Jaiku Moved To Google Data Centre

August 30, 2008

The micro-blogging app, Jaiku, has moved from it’s previous hosted servers to a Google data centre, following problems with the system. Jaiku, who had been acquired by Google in October of last year, had always planned to migrate their systems to Google’s servers, in readiness for integration with Google Apps. However due to some problems [...]

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Computer Simulation Training For UK Soldiers

August 29, 2008

Training with a computer simulator is nothing new – pilots have been doing it for years. And to be honest, the Americans have had systems in place long before anyone else. However, what makes this system unique, is the attention to detail. “Virtual Battle Space 2″ (or VBS2) as it’s called, is an interactive area [...]

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Amazing Waterproof Technology Set To Revolutionise The World

August 27, 2008

I know the title has probably got you interested, and I’m pretty sure the story will open your eyes too. British company, P2i, have announced today their latest technology that makes materials waterproof at a molecular level. Unlike other types of solutions, their “Ion Mask” plasma surface enhancement technology [sic] will penetrate an object completely, [...]

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Hacking Degree For Post-Grads At Scottish University

August 26, 2008

A post graduate master’s degree is available to students of the Abertay University, in Dundee, Scotland. The Master’s is being offered as a gateway into the security sector, with coursework enabling students to test security vulnerabilities, whilst at the same time learning about common techniques people use to gain unlawful access to computer systems. I [...]

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PC Gaming Update

August 26, 2008

A quick one for some gaming updates. Crytek’s sequel Crysis Warhead has now gone gold, the game follows on from the first Crysis taking control of the Brit Sergeant Michael ‘Psycho’ Sykes from the point you part in the first game. The game is all on track for a Sept 12th release in Europe and [...]

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Fujitsu Show Off 5.6 Inch Screen Laptop

August 21, 2008

Small, yet perfectly formed, the LifeBook FMV Biblo U/B50 comes complete with Windows Vista and a gig of RAM. With a tiny 5.6 inch screen, it’s setting new standards in ultra-portable computing. The device also sports a webcam and Biometrics, plus Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G capabilities. The new FMV with it’s 1.6Ghz Atom chip won’t [...]

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Server Upgrades

August 20, 2008

Just a quick note that the server is going through some updates & upgrades for the next couple of hours, so service may be interrupted – although I don’t expect any black spots for more than 5 minutes or so during this period up to 8pm UK Time (12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern). Thanks for baring [...]

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Computer Animation Bordering On Real Life

August 20, 2008

I just stumbled into this amazing video with animation that will blow your socks off – it seems every new video of computer graphics is beating the last, getting forever closer to reality. Is it real or is it memorex?

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Ringo – Interface Of The Future?

August 18, 2008

This project, named “Ringo” has been developed by Ivan Tihienko, of the Bezalel Academy of Arts, in Israel. The concept works with a ring-like interface being projected in front of you while you walk. I think it’s a great idea for controlling your information on the go. I thought the idea of GPS and the [...]

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