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Info Tech - Microsoft is offering Value Bundle for Xbox 360. The Value Bundle for Xbox 360 is price at $299, which was launched providing various benefits for current gamers eager to have the Xbox 360 console.

Reported by Joystiq, Friday (08/31/2012), through the Microsoft Store website, revealed deals worth $299 value bundle with the Xbox 360 4GB console that has been equipped with the Kinect sensor. In addition, there are two additional games: Kinect Adventures which includes any kinect sensor and Kinect Sport Season 2 with a sports minigame collection.

Buyers will also get Xbox Live Gold Card Member for 12 months and the Hulu Plus subscription for three months as well as an HDMI cable. Hulu Plus is a media remote that allows Xbox 360 gamers watch television shows or movies.

Microsoft Store site gives Regular Price $473,92, but if gamers buy $299 bundling package, the buyer can save more money by saving $174. Information package called Xbox Family Fun Bundle more detail can be obtained through this link.

Xbox 360 is a console made by Microsoft that was launched in the U.S. in November 2005. The Xbox 360 console is able to play HD-DVD movies. One of the best-selling game titles that are present in the Xbox 360 is Call of Duty: Black Ops has sold up to 12 million units by May 4, 2011.

via Joystiq

Info Tech - The LG Optimus G Smartphone is rumored to be use a processor made by Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro also will be equipped with the latest LG Display screen.

Reported by The Verge, Monday (08/27/2012), the latest display was named True HD IPS +. Its size is 4.7 inches with a resolution of 1280x768, 470 nits brightness and power 70 percent more efficient than the AMOLED screen.

Unlike the AMOLED screen which is generally found in the market, this screen will use regular RGB stripe instead of PenTile RGB settings fragmented. According to LG, this display technology will also be brought to the Optimus Vu 2 is expected to attend some future time.

In addition, the display will be used by Optimus G also will be the first LG screen that uses touch screen technology laminates. This technology is called the G2 Touch Hybrid Display. LG found unibody design allows the screen to cut 30 percent of the thickness of the screen.

via Verge

Info Tech - An analyst who cited information from supply chain sources claim, high-resolution screen, the Retina display for the MacBook Pro 13-inch is being produced today. Even according to analysts, the initial production volume is expected to be higher than the 15-inch version, which was launched in June.

Reported by Apple Insider, Monday (08/27/2012), according to NPD DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim, reportedly the screen produced for MacBook Pro with a resolution of 2500 x 1600 pixels. "The supply chain indicate that the display screen is intended for the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro, not for the MacBook Air," said Shim.

Shim estimates that production of 13.3-inch MacBook Pro will be higher than the 15.4-inch version. "Several hundred thousand production of 15.4 inches compared to one to two million to 13.3 inches," he said.

Though Shim is expressed estimates, but until now not known when Apple will launch the 13-inch MacBook Pro with retina display device. Currently, the often heard, the Steve Jobs company is expected to debut new iPhone at an event on September 12nd, as well as smaller-sized iPad in October, ahead of the reshuffle iPod touch and iPod nano.

via apple insider

Info Tech - Wii U console specs is said to have surprised many game development studios, especially Sonic game developer, Steve Lycett. He said the advantage of the specification console made by Nintendo when developing the Sonic And All-Stars Racing game for the Wii U.

Reported by Computerandvideogames, Monday (08/27/2012), Steve Lycett talking to ONM about game developers Sonic and All-Stars Racing. Lycett said that the Wii U specs are always surprising and unexpected challenges.

"Rather than a nightmare, Wii U offers a good surprise. Wii U always give surprises and unexpected challenges when you develop a game on the new console," said Lycett.

As he and his team began working on the development of the Wii U game console, he was impressed about the ability of the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). "There is concern that the development of the game will require repetition effects and shaders on all in the game, but the game was working well," he explained.

The memory on the Wii U console also reaped praise from Lycett. He noted that the Wii U look good with a platform high definiton (HD). He further said that the Wii U has more memory, so they get the benefit of less compression on the elements and textures. "So, this will appear with beautiful and shiny," he added.

Not only Lycett giving praise to the Wii U console, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford also praised the Wii U controller, claiming that the control console is the best controller ever made by Nintendo.

via Computerandvideogames

Info Tech - Based on information from the community, all phones that can run Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich will be running Android 4.1 aka Jelly Bean. So the possibility of all the HTC mobile phone are now using ICS, will be updated to Jelly Bean. But unfortunately it is not as simple as that, because there are business interests here, and certainly there is a 'life time' in terms of updates. This would allow users to change cell phone with a new mobile phone.

If you buy a new HTC mobile phone released in the last 1 year, chances are the phone will be updated to Jelly Bean.

HTC Source estimates that the first stage of Jelly Bean update will be given to HTC One X, HTC One S, HTC One V, HTC EVO 4G LTE and HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE. These devices are the latest flagship from HTC and have sufficient hardware to run Jelly Bean.

Then the second stage Jelly Bean update is expected to be given to HTC flagship in 2011 who had at least S3 Qualcomm processor. This means that the second update will be given to HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation XL, HTC Vivid, HTC Rezound and HTC Amaze 4G.

The bad news, HTC Source estimates that HTC phones that have Qualcomm S2 processors simply will not get the update to Jelly Bean.

It is estimated, HTC will release Jelly Bean update this fall, or about the month from September to October 2012.

Here are the HTC phones List that are expected to receive an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean:

• HTC One X
• HTC One S
• HTC One V
• HTC One XC
• HTC One XT
• HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
• HTC EVO 4G LTE
• HTC EVO V
• HTC EVO 3D
• HTC Sensation
• HTC Sensation 4G
• HTC Sensation XE
• HTC Sensation XL
• HTC Amaze 4G
• HTC Raider
• HTC Rezound
• HTC Desire C
• HTC Desire V
• HTC Desire VT
• HTC Desire VC

List of HTC phones are expected will not get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update:
• HTC Aria
• HTC ChaCha
• HTC Desire
• HTC Desire S
• HTC Desire HD
• HTC Desire Z
• HTC DROID Eris
• HTC DROID Incredible
• HTC DROID Incredible 2
• HTC Merge
• HTC EVO 4G
• HTC EVO Design 4G
• HTC EVO Shift 4G
• HTC Explorer
• HTC G1 (Dream)
• HTC Hero
• HTC Hero (Sprint)
• HTC Hero S
• HTC Inspire 4G
• HTC Incredible S
• HTC Legend
• HTC Merge
• HTC myTouch 3G
• HTC myTouch 3G Slide
• HTC myTouch 4G
• HTC myTouch 4G Slide
• HTC Hero
• HTC Rhyme
• HTC Salsa
• HTC Status
• HTC T-Mobile G2
• HTC Thunderbolt
• HTC Wildfire
• HTC Wildfire S

via htcsource

Info Tech - An image that has been given to the U.S. Patent office, note the existence of a design of the Nokia with Windows Phone 8 is not yet released. This image was first revealed by liveside.net, which shows the model is similar to the Nokia Lumia design that is now circulating with the shape of the curve in the lower back. Predicted rear arches intended to provide space for a larger battery. The difference is only visible in the specification offered only.

The design is believed to be a mobile phone with the code name 'Phi' that supports 4.7-inch screen size, polycarbonate unibody design, dual-core CPU, NFC support, and an external card slot. Unfortunately still not known whether this phone will support PureView technology or not. Besides Phi, Nokia phones will also be released in the near future has the code name 'Arrow' is aimed to the middle market.

via Electronista

Info Tech - Reportedly, one of the Korean company, ie LG, is developing a 4-inch screen with technology "in-cell" to be used on the next-generation Apple smartphone, ie iPhone 5, as reported by Cnet.

Unknown, the truth of the news. Because before, there was news saying that Sharp had shipped their artificial screens to be sent to Apple, Toshiba is preparing supply screens for the iPhone 5 and even their nemesis the Samsung also will be suppliers of the latest Apple products. Samsung is known to have a good relationship with Apple because Samsung is producing the retina display on the New iPad.

Regarding the truth of the news that LG be the supplier of the screen for the iPhone 5, many analysts consider that Apple wants to change and adopt smartphone with 4-inch screen, slightly larger than the previous iPhone that measures just 3.5 inches. Apple want to include in-cell touch technology in combination with LTPS (Low Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon) TFT [thin-film-transistor] LCD on the iPhone 5.

Multitouch technology in cell integrating touch into the process of making a thin film transistor LCDs, thereby obviating the need for additional sensors and glass to reduce the weight of the device.

To be sure, all had to wait until September 12 where Apple will announce something on that date. So, let's be patient.

via Cnet

Info Tech - LG seems to be squirming in the smartphone market after long lagging behind compatriot companies, ie Samsung. According to the latest leaks from AsiaToday, companies from the South Korea reportedly is preparing a most powerful smartphone to date that will rival the Samsung Galaxy S III.

Leaked specifications are obtained states that an Android handset named LG Optimus G is currently being formulated by using TrueHD IPS screen with a size of 4.7 inches. Furthermore mounted quad-core processor with 2GB of additional RAM. There is also a 13MP camera installed and support LTE as well as the Optimus UI interface with Android 4.0 OS.

This effort is similar to that made by LG to compete with Samsung in the tablet market. After the success of the Galaxy Note in the market, LG introduced the LG Optimus VU-called able to sell to hundreds of thousands of units in Korea and Japan, and ready to be launched next month.

Leaked this time is considered somewhat similar to the LG Eclipse leak that appears at the FCC and planned launch in the U.S. in October. But it could be also a different handsets and will be shown at the IFA show in Berlin, which will be held late this August.

via Phonearena

Info Tech - Console gaming and and PlayStation media next generation is likely to support ultra-definition resolution are known to have resolutions up to 4k. According to unnamed sources saying that this feature will be a huge boost to Sony as a company to popularize 4k resolution to the public.

This new technology is not yet known whether or not competitive enough to be thrown into the electronics market, as well as PlayStation 4 has also not been informed officially by Sony, but the rumor is quite reasonable if you look at the action Sony backward. As an example of the use of the Blu-ray in the PlayStation 3 and DVD format in the PlayStation 2.

4k resolution already heard in the television world, and said the results displayed image four times sharper than the 1080p HD standard. Currently supported content is also said to be still quiet, only a few videos on YouTube and some Sony Blu-ray players are capable of supporting 4k, but there is currently no Blu-ray disc containing 4k content.

Chances are, Sony will introduce their legends console at E3 next year. According to rumors, the device will have the specs: a quad-core AMD Fusion APU 3.2 GHz, 2GB of RAM, and GPU Radeon HD 7900-series has the ability to over 1800 GFLOPS at 800MHz.

via Electronista

Info Tech - Technology is now moving forward with the presence of a variety of handheld devices that can be used for various purposes. However, on the other hand, given the ease with which technology it can also be addictive.

According to a study published in January in the scientific journal PLoS ONE, addiction to technology is also having an impact on the body. People who are addicted to the internet may experience chemical changes in the brain, similar to people who are addicted to alcohol or drugs.

However, it's just the internet alone. As reported by Mashable, Thursday (08/23/2012), there are other addictions that you should look at and avoid, so the convenience provided by the technology did not turn out to be harmful.

1. Magical Vibration Syndrome

Have you take a mobile phone because they feel it vibrating handheld devices, but it does nothing at all? This could be the thing that many people called magical vibration syndrome. Infected will feel the vibration even though his handheld device is in another room.

The name is most likely based on the phantom limb syndrome, a condition in which a person who has lost an arm still felt hallucinations sensor that arms are still attached to the body and function. People who have a syndrome similar to this magical vibe, feeling his mobile phone as part of your own body.

2. Internet Addiction Disorder

Internet addiction disorder (IAD) refers to the use of the Internet on a continuous basis so that disrupt daily life. The study revealed that internet addiction can lead to social problems similar to gambling addiction.

In the 2008 editorial in The American Journal of Psychiatry if, Jerard J. Block wrote that IAD is characterized by excessive use, withdrawal and negative effects such as arguments and fatigue. Internet use can also lead to unhealthy levels of acute depression.

3. Social Networking Addiction

Addicted to social networking is part of Internet addiction. This type of addiction can be regarded as a technology addiction syndrome most commonly found lately.

Researchers from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business conducted a survey on 250 participants. The research team gave them a device that records approximately 8000 reports of craving them every day.

According to the study, social networking check for updates is a habit more difficult to remove than alcohol or cigarettes.

In Norway, the researchers compiled Bergen Facebook Addictions Scale. This is a test to see if you are suffering from addiction to social networking. Tested chemicals based on six metrics, for example, uses Facebook to forget problems or failed to stop the habit to open Facebook.

4. Video Game Addiction

Video game addiction as IAD and other addictions. His trademark is the habit of playing the game to interfere with other aspects of life. Although not classified as an official term addiction by the American Medical Association, video games can have adverse effects.

In July 2011, a 20-year-old computer programmer died from deep vein thrombosis triggered by sitting for too long. Blood clots occur in the calf and cause fatal blockage in the lungs.

via Mashable

Info Tech - As we know, the Galaxy Nexus has a type code GT-i9250. Well, now it seems Samsung is working on 'Galaxy Nexus Plus'. This mysterious smartphone, or call it Galaxy Nexus Plus has a type code GT-i9260.

The Galaxy Nexus Plus rumored will have a Cortex A9 processor dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 8-megapixel main camera, accompanied by a resolution of 1.9 megapixel front camera. Interestingly, the Nexus Plus will have a microSD slot, an important feature itself is not available on the Galaxy Nexus.

But overall, given the spec upgrade just a bit, so the possibility of this smartphone will not be called the Galaxy Nexus 2, but named Galaxy Nexus Plus. We await further news.

via Sammobile

Info Tech - International version of the Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-i9300) is confirmed to be getting an update to Android 4.1 aka Jelly Bean at the Mobile unpacked in Berlin next week.

Sources from Samsung, told Android Central that update Jelly Bean is still in the testing process, but it was the final stage. So if you pass the test, then the update will be released. So the status JB update is almost certainly already existed OFFICIAL.

Jelly Bean update will provide several new features. For example, the notification feature update, better notification management, as well as the features of Google Now. Do not forget, the latest version of TouchWiz will you get when you upgrade to the S III Jelly Bean.

via androidcentral

Info Tech - So far, Windows Phone is not a major operating system in the smartphone world. But the OS is growing and growing, even predicted to overtake BlackBerry in November 2012.

The growth of Windows Phone is large enough can not be separated from commitment to collaboration between Microsoft and Nokia. Nokia to aggressively promote their Lumia series that use Windows Phone OS. Users also interested, especially since Nokia is an old player who already has a big name. So that Windows Phone was quickly accepted by the market.

It looks like Nokia's strategy is beginning to show results. Localytics just released data on Windows Phone market share by brand in July. This bar chart shows the development and rapid growth of Nokia.

In January, Nokia is not anything in the Windows Phone marketplace. HTC dominates this market with a 44% rate. But in March, Nokia overtaking HTC. In March, Nokia captured the top spot with a figure of 39%, beating HTC which only 35%.

In July, Nokia increasingly dominate the market share of Windows Phone with a landslide victory, which is 59%. While HTC only has a market share of 21% only.

via phonearena

Info Tech - Today, PopCap officially announced that they will soon be launching the next sequel of Plants vs. Zombies in early 2013.

Predicted, the next sequel of the game will be called 'Plants vs Zombies 2'. In this sequel, it is estimated there will be plants and new types of zombies that will be introduced this new sequel PvZ. Fun zombie game will also be a variety of new features, new settings, and new situations that must be very interesting.

via phonearena

Info Tech - It looks like the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G is getting closer, as recently re-leaked new photos of the mobile phone. This time it shows the appearance of the mobile phone in various positions. These photos reportedly came from leaked internal training documents from T-Mobile.

From the pictures it looks a model of the Samsung Galaxy S 4G Relay with Qwerty Slider Keyboard, and equipped with 4G network.

There is still no certainty about the release date of the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G smartphone.

via talkandroid

Info Tech - Samsung has just launched a new mobile phone, the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus. This was confirmed by the VTR web site (one of the mobile operators in Chile).

The Samsung Galaxy S II Plus equipped with dual-core Exynos processor speed of 1.5 GHz. 4.52 inch wide screen, 1 GB of RAM, accompanied by 16GB of storage capacity to store the images of its 8-megapixel camera. Do not forget, the Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich is also embedded in this smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S II Plus is available today on the VTR web site with prices 355,900 Chilean pesos (about $734,34).

With the price range, this phone will compete with the other upscale smartphones. Including the Samsung Galaxy S III. Whereas the Samsung Galaxy S III already has a quad-core processor.

via engadget, phonearena

Info Tech - PES 2012 and FIFA 13 will be released a few months. Many people believe, if Pro Evolution Soccer will be the best game titles. But if that opinion is true? Here are some features that will be presented by PES 2013 vs FIFA 13 game.

Beginning of the game made by Electronic Arts (EA) Sports, FIFA 13. The developers presents six renewal features, namely, first, the company is headquartered in Redwood City, made First Touch Control feature. Through this feature, players will experience difficulties when trying to enter the ball. However, relying on strength, speed, skill and stature players, gamers will be able to control it with ease.

The second feature is, Offensive AI. This feature is set to receive improved intelligent movement on a striker offside line and allows selecting a good route while dribbling. So the players can be detached from the offside trap trying to apply the opposing team.

Third, Tactical freekicks, through feature allows gamers to do the trick shot that was followed by qualifying players in the posse. Not only that, the other three players can gather around the ball and gave disturbances in defense and goalkeeper.

Fourth of FIFA 13, EA made the defensive features of options when facing a free kick opponents improved. With these features, when the game allows the player more directed to the wall or out to block the ball.

Complete dribble, which is the fifth repairs will also be provided. However, for details of these features are very limited. With improvements through these features, you can’t change direction and begin to dribble like FIFA 12.

Not only the fifth such improvements, EA also increased similarity players, because it uses the latest software Dimensional Imaging. In addition, a new goalkeeper and animated cheers and referee behavior is added.

After reviewing FIFA 13, then how breakthroughs made by Konami for PES 13? Unfortunately, the developers did not divulge too many newest features.
Through a video trailer that was launched some time ago, Konami revealed gameplay features in Pro Evolution Soccer (PES 2013). In the video, Konami featuring some reforms, which will be embedded on PES 2013.

PES 2013 increased three pillars such, PES FullControl, Player ID, and ProActive AI. Through these reforms, PES 2013 is claimed to be the genre of sports game with a capable graphics realism compared to similar games made by other developers.

By adding dynamic features are embedded on first touch during manual shooting and passing mode, so players have to spend extra capabilities.

Then Konami has also promised to PES 2013 will enhance the ability of the individual so that the players can distinguish the characteristic game of their favorite players.

Konami has revealed that PES 2013 will be available on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Not only that, Konami will launch the PSP format.

Now, you decide PES 2013 or FIFA 13 that deserve to be the best game and would you choose to be your favorite game.

Info Tech - Speaking of lifestyle, products of Apple Inc. are always considered to represent the upper-class lifestyle.

Well for those of you who like the products of Apple, you must anticipate the release of the iPhone 5.

According to the iMore.com site, the iPhone 5 smartphone can be ordered by the 12th of September coincided with the introduction of the product to the media.

Its official launch itself will be held on September 21 in the U.S. and the first week of October for the international market.

According to the iMore, near the time of booking and product introductions, show aggressiveness company founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne's.

For the iPhone 4S, Apple distinguishes the product announcement to the media with the ordering.

The introduction of the iPhone 4S conducted on October 4, 2011 while ordering on October 7.

In addition, Apple also had compressing iPad3 launch and distribution together with the international release of the iPhone 4S.

Only a month away, let's wait for the arrival of Apple's flagship smartphone.

via iMore

Info Tech - Intel as a semiconductor company is rumored to be launching Core i5 3350P Ivy Bridge processors in the third quarter of 2013.

As is known in the complex design of Kepler Nvidia or AMD Tahiti, causing 3.5 billion or 4.3 billion, the product does not function properly. Thus, the company may turn off some units that use it and selling GPU transistor with a lower profit margin.

Latest product, the Intel Ivy Bridge has a pretty good performance. The product was not much have a defect in iGPU. But the company believes the third quarter of 2012 increased the number of defective products. As reported by Softpedia on Monday (8/20/2012).

Therefore, to ensure product quality. The company reportedly plans to launch its latest CPU that will slide in the summer of next year. The product, called Core i5 3350P has a fundamental frequency of 3100 MHz and four core without HT technology.

via Softpedia

Info Tech - Happy news for gamers who like Formula 1 racing game genre, game publisher Codemasters has announced F1 2012 will land in some of the console began September 2012.

As reported by Brashgames on Monday (8/20/2012), Codemasters announced the latest edition will feature the franchise's annual racing, Formula 1 is scheduled to present in September this year. The game will release in the UK precisely on September 21, 2012 and September 18, 2012 in the United States.

Reportedly, the F1 2012 will launch for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 as well as the personal computer (PC). Not only to preach the ladder release, the publisher is also launching a video game Young Driver Test Developer Diary which displays information about the new features in the F1 2012 game.

The F1 2012 carrying the single player mode and multiplayer games. Powered by EGO Engine 2.0 game engine, this game has a feature that features 12 teams and 24 drivers who competed in the 2012 season.

There are 20 circuits, including the new brand, Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. In addition, the game also presents Young Driver Test mode, the tutorial mode is designed for new players to master the handling characteristics of a formula one car.