Gadgets, Technology, and Everything in BetweenThis blog follows the latest happenings on the Internet with regard to gadgets, technology, and everything else that's creating news.$199 Xbox with Motion Controller on the Way- September 1, 2008 Xbox 360 Fanboy, citing "a tip from a source close to Microsoft's marketing department," says the price cut to $199 for the Arcade system is meant to position that bundle against the Wii. So it'll get a huge family-friendly marketing push and title support. And in the fall, it gets a motion controller with some motion-controlled mini-games developed by Rare. Again, according to this rumor (by the time I'm repeating it to you, it's fourth-hand) the controller will be sold separately and will be..http://newsmakersnow.blogspot.com/2008/08/199-xbox-with-motion-controller-on-way.html Blu-ray price drop this September- September 1, 2008 It is rumoured that Sony plans to drop the price of its standalone Blu-Ray players by US$100 next month. According to HDGuru, an anonymous source has told Consumer Electronics Daily that Sony will reduce prices of its entry-level BDP-S350 player from US$399 to $299, and the BDP-S550 from $499 to $399, on September 28. The source also claims that other Blu-Ray manufacturers will follow suit to retain a competitive edge, with the brands owned by electronics giant, Funai, including PhilipsMagnavox.http://newsmakersnow.blogspot.com/2008/08/blu-ray-price-drop-this-september.html Newly unearthed Apple patent raises hopes for fabled iTablet- September 1, 2008 In April, Apple filed an updated 52-page application for a patent on an extensive multi-touch interface for a full Mac OS X-based system. The illustrations that accompany the application look like the long-heralded but non-existent "iTablet." The filing includes descriptions of various interfaces, including a full-size onscreen keyboard that can use modifier keys, like shift or control. "Although only two keys are described, it should be noted that two keys is not a limitation and that more...http://newsmakersnow.blogspot.com/2008/08/newly-unearthed-apple-patent-raises.html 21 Cool and Unusual USB Powered Devices- September 1, 2008 So you might be like most people, spending all day working in your room or cubicle with the same old stuff plugged into your USB ports. Well today we have put together a list of USB powered devices to help you step outside the box. Shake things up with these 21 cool and unusual USB powered devices. 1. USB Powered Air Conditioned ShirtThis shirt has two fans that circulate air to keep you dry. It has a switch that allows for adjustable fan speed, and can also be powered by four AA batteries in...http://newsmakersnow.blogspot.com/2008/08/21-cool-and-unusual-usb-powered-devices.html Useful Google Talk Bots That You Must Add as Friends- September 1, 2008 You can do lot of interesting stuff with Google Talk like get alert notifications, save bookmarks to delicious, manage web calendars, set reminders, write blogs, and so much more. Such features can be easily integrated into Google Talk through bots which, in simple English, are like virtual friends who are online 247 and will always respond with a smile to your questions or requests. Here are some of the most useful bots that transform Google Talk into a more useful program: 1....http://newsmakersnow.blogspot.com/2008/08/useful-google-talk-bots-that-you-must.html |