Available soon in the UK and Germany on pay monthly, there's more info over on Omio of contracts for the new range.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Nokia "Illuvial" special editions
Available soon in the UK and Germany on pay monthly, there's more info over on Omio of contracts for the new range.
Motorola Zeppelin with two SIM-slots
Zeppelin mobile phone from Motorola. The device is based on Google Android and endowed with two slots for SIM-cards for GSM and CDMA.
According to unofficial data model has a 3.1-inch touch screen with a resolution HVGA (480h320 points), 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, module, Bluetooth 2.1, FM-radio, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, GPS, 3,5-mm jack headphone, output HDMI.
It is expected that Motorola Zeppelin will be released in the first quarter of 2010.
According to unofficial data model has a 3.1-inch touch screen with a resolution HVGA (480h320 points), 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, module, Bluetooth 2.1, FM-radio, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, GPS, 3,5-mm jack headphone, output HDMI.
It is expected that Motorola Zeppelin will be released in the first quarter of 2010.
Phone as a puppy Snoopy S520
Chinese mobile phone manufacturers have released Snoopy S520, focused on the youngest users. Children's phone is made in monoblock form factor as the famous cartoon character - a puppy Snoopy. Packing box model is also original and executed in the form of dog kennels.
With regard to technical characteristics, the phone has the 1.8-inch display with a resolution of 180x180 pixels, 0.3 megapixel camera module, Bluetooth, FM-radio and a slot for memory cards format microSD, multimedia player. Battery 1200 mAh provides up to 2.3 hours of talk time and up to 220-260 hours in standby mode. Case dimensions are 100h48h58 mm. Snoopy S520 works in networks GSM 900/1800 MHz.
Cost Snoopy S520 is $ 103.
With regard to technical characteristics, the phone has the 1.8-inch display with a resolution of 180x180 pixels, 0.3 megapixel camera module, Bluetooth, FM-radio and a slot for memory cards format microSD, multimedia player. Battery 1200 mAh provides up to 2.3 hours of talk time and up to 220-260 hours in standby mode. Case dimensions are 100h48h58 mm. Snoopy S520 works in networks GSM 900/1800 MHz.
Cost Snoopy S520 is $ 103.
Internet Explorer loses ground in Europe
AT Internet Institute said that despite the release of version 8, on the balance sheet in recent months does not support Internet Explorer in Europe.
The latest barometer AT Internet Institute Web browsers, the European market share of Internet Explorer is still decreasing. The browser is Microsoft's leading but reflecting a fall of nearly three percentage points between March and September 2009, with a market share increased from 64.6% to 62%. Meanwhile, Firefox increased by 27.8% to 28.4%, and Apple's Safari 3.3% to 4.3%.
At the foot of the podium European navigators found but not Opera Google Chrome at 2.8% against 1.4% six months earlier. Chrome steals fourth place at Opera that displays stability with 2.2%.
All browsers seem to take advantage of lower Internet Explorer, Opera except when the complaint in Europe will probably result in Ballot Screen in Windows is at the initiative of the Norwegian publisher. It will be interesting to see if that famous window multichoix to be offered to users through an update - while manufacturers have some freedom - will have any impact. In which case, IE could suffer.
AT Internet Institute cites the case of four European (twenty-three studies) or IE posted its biggest drop. These are Austria, Bulgaria, where the IE remains a leader, which is no longer the case in Hungary and Slovakia, where a swing top ranking was made in favor of Firefox.
The latest barometer AT Internet Institute Web browsers, the European market share of Internet Explorer is still decreasing. The browser is Microsoft's leading but reflecting a fall of nearly three percentage points between March and September 2009, with a market share increased from 64.6% to 62%. Meanwhile, Firefox increased by 27.8% to 28.4%, and Apple's Safari 3.3% to 4.3%.
At the foot of the podium European navigators found but not Opera Google Chrome at 2.8% against 1.4% six months earlier. Chrome steals fourth place at Opera that displays stability with 2.2%.
All browsers seem to take advantage of lower Internet Explorer, Opera except when the complaint in Europe will probably result in Ballot Screen in Windows is at the initiative of the Norwegian publisher. It will be interesting to see if that famous window multichoix to be offered to users through an update - while manufacturers have some freedom - will have any impact. In which case, IE could suffer.
AT Internet Institute cites the case of four European (twenty-three studies) or IE posted its biggest drop. These are Austria, Bulgaria, where the IE remains a leader, which is no longer the case in Hungary and Slovakia, where a swing top ranking was made in favor of Firefox.
Google Social Search: search in your social network
Google Social Search is a new search service that Google is currently testing in its Labs. All users are invited to take part in this experiment, provided they have a Google account and search the web with the global version (U.S.) engine. In the left side panel, a dedicated social option is then visible.
As its name suggests, Google Social Search focuses on research in your social network. For example, Google says that a query for "restaurants" will appear in the results page comments made by your friends and contacts (public content). To show that these results must click on the link in Social options.
For more personalized result
Google believes that for some applications, details of your social network will be more relevant. No magic, Google knows your social network using as your main source Google profile. The social network is built and from contacts in conjunction with the profile like the next person on Twitter or FirendFeed. The Gmail chat contacts and subscriptions to feeds via Google Reader are also taken into account.
Last week, Google also announced the signing of a partnership with Twitter in the field of real-time search to include updates of tweets in the results. A partnership that is not associated with Googe Social Search service that Google has in the video below:
As its name suggests, Google Social Search focuses on research in your social network. For example, Google says that a query for "restaurants" will appear in the results page comments made by your friends and contacts (public content). To show that these results must click on the link in Social options.
For more personalized result
Google believes that for some applications, details of your social network will be more relevant. No magic, Google knows your social network using as your main source Google profile. The social network is built and from contacts in conjunction with the profile like the next person on Twitter or FirendFeed. The Gmail chat contacts and subscriptions to feeds via Google Reader are also taken into account.
Last week, Google also announced the signing of a partnership with Twitter in the field of real-time search to include updates of tweets in the results. A partnership that is not associated with Googe Social Search service that Google has in the video below:
Nokia 6788 first TD-SCDMA phone
Nokia announced its first mobile phone Nokia 6788, designed to work in networks of TD-SCDMA, the Chinese standard, third-generation networks. The device was developed in collaboration with the largest mobile operator - China Mobile.
Nokia 6788 works on the basis of platform Symbian S60. Slider has the QWGA 2.8-inch display, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and high-speed access to social networks. It is expected that the Nokia 6788 will be available in late December 2009.
Nokia 6788 works on the basis of platform Symbian S60. Slider has the QWGA 2.8-inch display, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and high-speed access to social networks. It is expected that the Nokia 6788 will be available in late December 2009.
Bluetooth-watches inPulse for $ 149
We have previously written about the Bluetooth-hours BlackBerry inPulse company RIM, designed specifically for smartphones the company.
Now the company Allerta start accepting orders for inPulse. The cost of the device is $ 149.
Recall that the device displays the various notifications about calls, SMS-messages, etc., coming from the smartphone BlackBerry, thanks to which the user can view the notice came, not removing the smartphone.
The device has a 1.3-inch OLED-display, module, Bluetooth 2.0, microUSB, vibrate. With a battery capacity of 150 mAh Battery inPulse is 4 days. Dimensions of device: 51h38h12 mm.
It is expected that inPulse will be available in February 2010.
Now the company Allerta start accepting orders for inPulse. The cost of the device is $ 149.
Recall that the device displays the various notifications about calls, SMS-messages, etc., coming from the smartphone BlackBerry, thanks to which the user can view the notice came, not removing the smartphone.
The device has a 1.3-inch OLED-display, module, Bluetooth 2.0, microUSB, vibrate. With a battery capacity of 150 mAh Battery inPulse is 4 days. Dimensions of device: 51h38h12 mm.
It is expected that inPulse will be available in February 2010.
Download Highbrow 1.0.5 for Mac OS X
The developer, Keith Alperin, is also known for MercuryMover, a utility that lets Mac users move and resize windows on the screen employing only the keyboard.
With the release of Highbrow 1.0.5, Alperin has been able to restore missing icons in the "Ask Me..." web browser picker under Snow Leopard. Changes included in other recent updates made the icon size more consistent with other Menubar icons, and fixed a bug where switching from "Ask Me Which Browser to Use" to "Use the Most Recently Used Web Browser" would not always result in the most recently used browser being selected.
Highbrow supports English only. Requirements include a Mac running at least OS X 10.5 and just 2.5 MB of hard drive space. Both PowerPC and Intel processors are compatible.
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With the release of Highbrow 1.0.5, Alperin has been able to restore missing icons in the "Ask Me..." web browser picker under Snow Leopard. Changes included in other recent updates made the icon size more consistent with other Menubar icons, and fixed a bug where switching from "Ask Me Which Browser to Use" to "Use the Most Recently Used Web Browser" would not always result in the most recently used browser being selected.
Highbrow supports English only. Requirements include a Mac running at least OS X 10.5 and just 2.5 MB of hard drive space. Both PowerPC and Intel processors are compatible.
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Kingston 40GB SSD V-Series 40GB Solid-State Drive
Kingston Digital announced the release of the SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive, the latest addition to its V (Value) family of solid-state drives (SSD).
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is available for as low as $84.99 after rebates (U.S. only) at e-tailer Newegg.com at launch.
"The 40GB Boot Drive is the latest offering in our V Series SSD line. It provides a low-cost upgrade solution that complements the installed hard-disk drive to extend the life cycle of existing desktop computers and workstations in homes and offices."
Using the industry-standard PCMark® Vantage Advanced HDD Suite, the 40GB Boot Drive received a score of 13,883, whereas a 7200RPM hard-disk drive attained a score of 3,708**. PCMark Vantage Advanced HDD Suite runs a series of tests such as Windows Vista startup, importing photos, adding music to Windows Media Center and application loading. The score is an indicator of how many bytes were moved per second.
Kingston's SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is designed for novice SSD users looking to increase their current desktop performance. The drive is also available with a bundle that includes cloning software, 2.5" to 3.5" brackets and SATA data and power cable extenders. The SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is designed for a desktop system to be used in conjunction with an existing hard-disk drive (HDD). A PC operating system and key applications reside on the SSD while all data such as documents, music, files and photos remain on the HDD.
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive has an MSRP of $115.00 (U.S.) and will begin shipping on November 9, 2009. It is backed by a three-year warranty, 24/7 tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com.
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is available for as low as $84.99 after rebates (U.S. only) at e-tailer Newegg.com at launch.
"The 40GB Boot Drive is the latest offering in our V Series SSD line. It provides a low-cost upgrade solution that complements the installed hard-disk drive to extend the life cycle of existing desktop computers and workstations in homes and offices."
Using the industry-standard PCMark® Vantage Advanced HDD Suite, the 40GB Boot Drive received a score of 13,883, whereas a 7200RPM hard-disk drive attained a score of 3,708**. PCMark Vantage Advanced HDD Suite runs a series of tests such as Windows Vista startup, importing photos, adding music to Windows Media Center and application loading. The score is an indicator of how many bytes were moved per second.
Kingston's SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is designed for novice SSD users looking to increase their current desktop performance. The drive is also available with a bundle that includes cloning software, 2.5" to 3.5" brackets and SATA data and power cable extenders. The SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is designed for a desktop system to be used in conjunction with an existing hard-disk drive (HDD). A PC operating system and key applications reside on the SSD while all data such as documents, music, files and photos remain on the HDD.
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive has an MSRP of $115.00 (U.S.) and will begin shipping on November 9, 2009. It is backed by a three-year warranty, 24/7 tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com.
Toshiba Launches Highly Sensitive CMOS Image Sensor with BSI
Toshiba Corporation announced the launch of a new CMOS image sensor that will bring 14.6 million pixels to digital still cameras and to mobile phones supporting video imaging. The sensor, the latest addition to Toshiba's "Dynastron™" line-up, is also the company's first to integrate the enhanced sensitivity offered by back-side illumination technology (BSI). Sampling of the new sensor will begin in December and mass production will follow from the third quarter of 2010 (July—September).
BSI brings new levels of responsiveness to CMOS imaging. Lenses are deployed on the rear of the sensor on the silicon substrate, not on the front, where wiring limits light absorption. This positioning boosts light sensitivity and absorption by 40% compared to existing Toshiba products, and allows formation of finer image pixels.
Toshiba has made full use of the advantages of BSI to realize image pixels with a pitch of 1.4 microns, and to pack 14.6 million of them into a 1/2.3-inch sensor that meets the high level imaging and processing requirement, and that will also bring a new level of image quality to mobile phones. Toshiba will use the new sensor to promote its full-scale entry to digital camera market, and will continue to develop BSI products as a mainstream technology.
The new sensor will be mass produced at Toshiba's Oita Operations, on industry leading 300mm wafer lines deploying 65nm process technology. Initial production will be at a volume of 500,000 sensors a month.
CMOS image sensors are a focus product of Toshiba's System LSI business. Until now, their main application has been in mobile phones, where Toshiba could leverage its high density integration and low power consumption technologies. With the introduction of BSI CMOS sensors, Toshiba will reinforce the sensor business by expanding application to include digital cameras.
BSI brings new levels of responsiveness to CMOS imaging. Lenses are deployed on the rear of the sensor on the silicon substrate, not on the front, where wiring limits light absorption. This positioning boosts light sensitivity and absorption by 40% compared to existing Toshiba products, and allows formation of finer image pixels.
Toshiba has made full use of the advantages of BSI to realize image pixels with a pitch of 1.4 microns, and to pack 14.6 million of them into a 1/2.3-inch sensor that meets the high level imaging and processing requirement, and that will also bring a new level of image quality to mobile phones. Toshiba will use the new sensor to promote its full-scale entry to digital camera market, and will continue to develop BSI products as a mainstream technology.
The new sensor will be mass produced at Toshiba's Oita Operations, on industry leading 300mm wafer lines deploying 65nm process technology. Initial production will be at a volume of 500,000 sensors a month.
CMOS image sensors are a focus product of Toshiba's System LSI business. Until now, their main application has been in mobile phones, where Toshiba could leverage its high density integration and low power consumption technologies. With the introduction of BSI CMOS sensors, Toshiba will reinforce the sensor business by expanding application to include digital cameras.
Local & STD Call at 50 Paisa on Idea
In Maharashtra & Goa Idea announced the lowest tariff for mobile users in the state, offering all STD, Local calls and SMS rates at just 50 paisa per minute to any network.
To avail the special tariff benefits, existing IDEA prepaid subscribers can recharge with the new Value Voucher priced at just Rs. 57, with a validity of 12 months. New prepaid subscribers of IDEA can also avail of the reduced call and SMS rates.
The special call rate of 50 paisa per minute for STD & Local calls on any network in India , will be applicable from the second minute of the day. Regular tariff will apply for the first minute of STD and first minute of Local call of the day.
To avail the special tariff benefits, existing IDEA prepaid subscribers can recharge with the new Value Voucher priced at just Rs. 57, with a validity of 12 months. New prepaid subscribers of IDEA can also avail of the reduced call and SMS rates.
The special call rate of 50 paisa per minute for STD & Local calls on any network in India , will be applicable from the second minute of the day. Regular tariff will apply for the first minute of STD and first minute of Local call of the day.
Airtel all local calls @40p/min and STD calls @50p/min for Maharashtra and Goa circle
Airtel launched new recharge Voucher for Maharashtra and Goa circle which is Priced: 62 Rs (which will also give Rs20 talktime in main account) Voucher Tariff follows: All local calls including landline, WLL etc @40p/min and All STD calls @50p/min Tariff validity is for 365 days (Note: All above tariff will be applicable from second call of the day each for local & STD call separately.
Tariff for first local call 1Re/min, Tariff for first STD call 1.5Re/min. All SMS charges as per regular plan) As optional to this yearly tariff voucher, same tariff can be availed with monthly tariff voucher of 8 Rs which will offer exactly same tariff for a validity of 30 days.
Voucher price : Rs 62
All Local calls @40p/min
All STD calls @50p/min
Tariff validity : 1 year.
Google expands availability of its free voice mail
Google Inc. wants to answer your mobile phone calls when you can't or just don't want to talk.
In its latest bid to become a bigger player in telecommunications, the Internet search leader is giving people a chance to send calls to their cell phones into a free voice mail service unveiled earlier this year. The new choice is being introduced Tuesday.
The voice mail feature is part of Google Voice, a fledging service striving to become a hub for phone calls to people's mobile, home and office numbers.
Taking advantage of all of its tools requires getting a new number from Google Voice, a leap that many people aren't ready to make.
So Google has come up with a way to tie existing mobile phone numbers to its voice mail service. The process requires a few steps outlined at http://www.google.com/voice.
"We see this as a perfect step for getting familiar with Google Voice without a lot of change," said Vincent Paquet, a senior product manager.
The caveat: People choosing to stick with their existing phone numbers won't be able to take advantage of all Google Voice features, such as directing calls to a home or office number.
But the voice mail option will provide more bells and whistles than what most major mobile phone carriers offer in their standard packages.
Among other things, Google's voice mail service automatically transcribes messages and lets users customize greetings for frequent callers.
As part of its expansion efforts, Google developed a voice application for theiPhone that didn't get approved by Apple Inc. The snub triggered a Federal Communications Commission inquiry into whether Apple and the iPhone 's U.S. carrier, AT&T Inc., might have been trying to stifle a potential competitor.
In its latest bid to become a bigger player in telecommunications, the Internet search leader is giving people a chance to send calls to their cell phones into a free voice mail service unveiled earlier this year. The new choice is being introduced Tuesday.
The voice mail feature is part of Google Voice, a fledging service striving to become a hub for phone calls to people's mobile, home and office numbers.
Taking advantage of all of its tools requires getting a new number from Google Voice, a leap that many people aren't ready to make.
So Google has come up with a way to tie existing mobile phone numbers to its voice mail service. The process requires a few steps outlined at http://www.google.com/voice.
"We see this as a perfect step for getting familiar with Google Voice without a lot of change," said Vincent Paquet, a senior product manager.
The caveat: People choosing to stick with their existing phone numbers won't be able to take advantage of all Google Voice features, such as directing calls to a home or office number.
But the voice mail option will provide more bells and whistles than what most major mobile phone carriers offer in their standard packages.
Among other things, Google's voice mail service automatically transcribes messages and lets users customize greetings for frequent callers.
As part of its expansion efforts, Google developed a voice application for the
Netflix Coming On PlayStation 3
NETFLIX MEMBERS CAN INSTANTLY WATCH MOVIES AND TV EPISODES STREAMED TO TVs VIA THE
With Movies Streamed Instantly from Netflix, Blu-ray/DVD Playback and Downloadable Videos via the PlayStation Network, the playstation 3
FOSTER CITY and LOS GATOS, Calif., October 26, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced that they are joining forces to make thousands of movies and TV episodes from Netflix available to be streamed instantly to TVs via the
Today's announcement pairs two of the most popular and fastest growing home entertainment brands in the U.S. The PS3 system's installed base has reached close to 9 million units in the United States, and Netflix recently reported 11.1 million U.S. subscribers as of September 30.
The partnership further solidifies the PS3 system as the most complete home entertainment hub on the market today, enabling consumers to play high-definition games, watch Blu-ray movies, listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet, and download content from PlayStation Network − from exclusive games to blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. PS3 system owners will soon enjoy an unparalleled experience watching their favorite movies and TV shows streamed instantly from Netflix, downloading from the PlayStation Network or watching Blu-ray/DVD media. The Netflix offering expands on the entertainment experience delivered to PS3 system owners via PlayStation Network.
For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers via Netflix ready devices such as the PS3 system and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.
"The PlayStation 3 system has always been about more than just gaming, and it will soon be the only platform in the industry to offer consumers such a variety of convenient options for enjoying movies and TV shows," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "Whether you want to watch content on Blu-ray disc and DVD, download it from the PlayStation Network's video delivery service, or stream videos instantly from Netflix, the PS3 system is the only solution that offers it all."
"As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members," said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. "As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners."
Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray's BD-Live™ technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Netflix members simply slide the disc into their PS3 systems to reveal movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. These titles are conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members' personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members' individual instant Queues. Members can use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues. With the PS3 system's Wireless Controller, members can choose a movie to watch from their instant Queues or just play directly from any of the lists. They also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream via the Wireless Controller.
Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3. Upon availability, the instant streaming disc will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after members request it.
With Movies Streamed Instantly from Netflix, Blu-ray/DVD Playback and Downloadable Videos via the PlayStation Network, the playstation 3
FOSTER CITY and LOS GATOS, Calif., October 26, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced that they are joining forces to make thousands of movies and TV episodes from Netflix available to be streamed instantly to TVs via the
Today's announcement pairs two of the most popular and fastest growing home entertainment brands in the U.S. The PS3 system's installed base has reached close to 9 million units in the United States, and Netflix recently reported 11.1 million U.S. subscribers as of September 30.
The partnership further solidifies the PS3 system as the most complete home entertainment hub on the market today, enabling consumers to play high-definition games, watch Blu-ray movies, listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet, and download content from PlayStation Network − from exclusive games to blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. PS3 system owners will soon enjoy an unparalleled experience watching their favorite movies and TV shows streamed instantly from Netflix, downloading from the PlayStation Network or watching Blu-ray/DVD media. The Netflix offering expands on the entertainment experience delivered to PS3 system owners via PlayStation Network.
For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers via Netflix ready devices such as the PS3 system and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.
"The PlayStation 3 system has always been about more than just gaming, and it will soon be the only platform in the industry to offer consumers such a variety of convenient options for enjoying movies and TV shows," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "Whether you want to watch content on Blu-ray disc and DVD, download it from the PlayStation Network's video delivery service, or stream videos instantly from Netflix, the PS3 system is the only solution that offers it all."
"As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members," said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. "As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners."
Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray's BD-Live™ technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Netflix members simply slide the disc into their PS3 systems to reveal movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. These titles are conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members' personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members' individual instant Queues. Members can use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues. With the PS3 system's Wireless Controller, members can choose a movie to watch from their instant Queues or just play directly from any of the lists. They also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream via the Wireless Controller.
Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3. Upon availability, the instant streaming disc will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after members request it.
Google Maps Improved
The Google Maps team rolled out last week a number of refinements to the look and feel of Google maps.
The changes are intended to keep the same information-rich map while making it easier to pick out the information that is most useful. The changes affect both the 'Map' and 'Hybrid' styles, and include numerous refinements to color, density, typography, and road styling worldwide. For example, in map view, local and arterial roads have been narrowed at medium zooms to improve legibility, and the overall colours have been optimized to be easier on the eye and conflict less with other things (such as traffic, transit lines and search results) that we overlay onto the map. Hybrid roads have gained a crisp outline to make them easier to follow, and the overall look is now closer to an augmented satellite view instead of a simple overlay.
In some areas the changes are obvious, while in others they are quite subtle.
Below you can see afar zoom of the area around London:
The changes are intended to keep the same information-rich map while making it easier to pick out the information that is most useful. The changes affect both the 'Map' and 'Hybrid' styles, and include numerous refinements to color, density, typography, and road styling worldwide. For example, in map view, local and arterial roads have been narrowed at medium zooms to improve legibility, and the overall colours have been optimized to be easier on the eye and conflict less with other things (such as traffic, transit lines and search results) that we overlay onto the map. Hybrid roads have gained a crisp outline to make them easier to follow, and the overall look is now closer to an augmented satellite view instead of a simple overlay.
In some areas the changes are obvious, while in others they are quite subtle.
Below you can see afar zoom of the area around London:
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