3G iPhone Rumors May 30, 2008
Posted by Chaim Gartenberg in : Cell Phones , add a commentAlright, there’s been an insane amount of news regarding a new iPhone model, an updated design, GPS and 3G internet speeds, for quite some time now. AT&T has already confirmed that such an device will exist sometime, and many clues– a stock shortage of iPhones in the US and UK, the plethora of spy shots of the “iPhone 2″, as well as Apple’s upcoming World Wide Developer’s Conference– have most of the tech world buzzing in anticipation of Apple’s announcement or even release of the new iPhone at the conference.
iPhone 2?
Let me just clarify: This is not a guaranteed thing. First, it is a DEVELOPERS conference; it is not meant for general consumers. While much press seems to lead to the contrary, just because it is an Apple event, Apple may not necessarily launch the iPhone then. Personally, I feel that Apple is more likely to concentrate on the 2.0 software release with the App Store; the developers would care more about the software then a new device. But whatever Apple does, we do know one thing: It will be interesting. We’ll have more coverage as WWDC approaches.
Guitar Hero 4 in Action May 29, 2008
Posted by Eli Blumenthal in : Video Games , 1 comment so farAt the All Things D conference–a technology conference we mentioned in the last post about Windows 7, we got some more news from there about how Guitar Hero 4 looks and works. I have to say, while it still looks pretty cool and adds some cool features, it strongly resembles Rock Band to me when played.
You decide. Check out this video from the conference with it in action– Tony Hawk is on guitar and Paula Abdul is “judging.” Let us know what you think of Guitar Hero 4 in the comments.
Snapshot of Guitar Hero 4 in action
Next version of Windows- First Look, Pix and Info May 28, 2008
Posted by Eli Blumenthal in : Computers, First Look/Reviews , 3commentsAt the All Things D Conference–a tech conference by the Wall Street Journal–two of the heads at Microsoft spoke today and actually demonstrated the next version of Windows called Windows 7, the seventh and latest version of Windows. Click the “More” link for further info on a couple of new things they showed.
Rock Band Stage Kit info May 26, 2008
Posted by Eli Blumenthal in : Video Games , 1 comment so far
Rock Band Stage Kit
We know we’ve been covering a lot on Guitar Hero 4, but today we decided to show a little love to the original band game, Rock Band. The big news here is that, according to Gamestop, Rock Band will be releasing a “stage kit,” containing lights and smoke machine, for the Xbox 360 version of the game, though we suspect for the PS3 version as well. Though this little add-on ain’t cheap at $100, it may help fulfill your virtual rocker dream and will also give you a little more to brag about to your Guitar Hero friends when this is expected to launch on August 15.
So question: are you gonna spend your $100 bucks here to support your current Rock Band, are you now gonna go and buy Rock Band, or are you gonna just skip it and wait for October’s Guitar Hero 4. Let us know in the comments.
Guitar Hero 4 News- Pricing and Release Date May 25, 2008
Posted by Eli Blumenthal in : Video Games , 3commentsMan have we been writing a lot on this whole new Guitar Hero 4/ Guitar Hero World Tour game, but today, Gamespot.com revealed on their site today the pricing of 3 versions of the game along with an expected release date. The 3 versions are: Game-only (were assuming that implies the old guitar should work for this version), priced at $59.99 for Xbox 360 and PS3 while $49.99 for Wii and PS2; Guitar-only kit, costing $99.99 for all of the systems; and the o so wanted “Band Kit”–including the game, guitar, drums, and mic– will go for a whopping $189.99 for Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360, while $179.99 for the PS2. All versions, according to Gamestop.com, are expected to be released on October 27, so mark your calendars and start saving some $$$!
Readers– Which version will you get? Or will you ditch Guitar Hero entirely for either Rock Band (which is actually about $20 cheaper on each of the systems), or neither of them. Let your voice be heard in the comments.
More Guitar Hero 4 News- Offical and Details May 22, 2008
Posted by Eli Blumenthal in : Video Games , 2comments
Today Activison officially announced the next edition to its Guitar Hero franchise- Guitar Hero World Tour. This includes some of the other things we mentioned in the previous posts (like drums, mic, ability to make your own songs), but also adds some things we didn’t know, like a NEW guitar–shown below with a link to a trailer of the game in action– and a Battle of the Bands mode where 8 people can play against each other. It also includes songs from Van Halen, Linkin Park, The Eagles, Sublime as well as from many more different artists. Additionally, the game will offer much more downloadable music than any of the other Guitar Hero games. Players also will be able to fully customize everything, from their characters’ appearance and instruments to their band’s logo and album covers. The game also is expected to be released in the fall of this year, as rumored previously. For all the info click here for the official press release from Activision.
Wii Fit out today May 21, 2008
Posted by Eli Blumenthal in : Video Games , add a comment
Well today Nintendo resealed a whole new revolutionary product for the WIi called the Wii Fit. What this is, is a special exercise video game that costs about $90, and includes its own controller which is a very touch sensitive board. This board measures your weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI- a number which is based on your height and weight), and has special games to help you lose weight and get in better shape while having a fun time. You play the games using by either stepping on the board and doing thinks like yoga, boxing or skiing (skiing requires a special additional game called Wii Ski, and costs $29.99), or using the board as a guide for things like push-ups. The game uses your Mii as the character, and gives encouragement as well as sign of how your doing as you play the game. For more information on the Wii Fit click here. Also for all of you interested in picking up one of these games, be sure to head out soon, because these things sell out quickly (think as fast as Wii itself).
Free and easy ways to Protect and Speed up your Computer May 19, 2008
Posted by Eli Blumenthal in : Computers, How-To , add a commentOk, so we all really need our computers for one thing or another–be it games, music and videos, school or just browsing the internet– and we all hate when it gets real slow at doing those things. Well here are a few ways to help speed up your computer in doing those tasks.