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Friday, February 05, 2010
Thursday, February 04, 2010
SlingPlayer iPhone App Finally Allowed to Stream TV Over 3G [At&t]
When the SlingPlayer iPhone app launched last May, it was hamstrung by AT&T's insistence that it stream video only over Wi-Fi. It was an untenable position, given that MLB.com and others already stream over 3G. Today, finally, the carrier relented.
This has been in the works since mid-December, and both companies still need Apple's sign-off before the new 3G SlingPlayer app is available. And don't worry: if you'd previously purchased the $30 Wi-Fi only app, you'll get a free upgrade once the new version is available.
As for what it will do to AT&T's already clogged 3G network, only time and a few dozen dropped calls will tell. [NY Times]
Posted by Augustine at 1:32 PM
The Money Behind the New Computing War [Chart]
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/Alcwl7-vSIY/the-money-behind-the-new-computing-war
I love when tech companies go to war. And this one is going to be huge. No, not huge: Gigapocalyptical. The domination of a new age of computing is at stake, and Apple, Google, and Microsoft want to win.
This is the money they can play with. First, Microsoft with $40.4 billion in the bank. That's actual rupees plus short and long term securities. Apple follows up closely with $39.8 billion, while Google trails way behind with only $24 billion. And the almighty Intel? $18.9 billion.
Yes baby. I can't wait for the nuclear ballistic missiles to start filling the skies. [Silicon Insider]
Posted by Augustine at 1:31 PM
Ikonoskop A-cam3D Records 1080p 3D Video [3d Camcorder]
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/0fbIi4SRCuQ/ikonoskop-a+cam3d-records-1080p-3d-video
The Ikonoskop A-cam3D is a 1080p three-dimensional video camera that seems to have been stolen from Han Solo's Welcome to Hoth backpack. There's not a lot of information about it, but the first specs look very good:
• Records two images at 1920 x 1080 as individual RAW files in DNG format.
• Color depth: 12 bits.
• Speed: 25 or 30 frames per second.
The Ikonoskop A-cam3D is built using the same tech as the 2D Ikonoskop A-Cam. It's also built to order, so it probably is prohibitively expensive. And to be honest, I don't even know if I would like a 3D camera. Maybe it would be fun to film some home porn with it, but I'm sure the excitement would die quite quickly. Would you like to shoot your videos in 3D? Tell us in the comments. [Ikonoskop via Engadget]
Posted by Augustine at 1:31 PM
Sanyo Gifts New Double-Range Zoom On GH2 and CG102 Xacti Camcorders [Camcorders]
Joining the SH1 and CS1 from a mere month ago are three new Xacti models from Sanyo—the GH2, CG102 and CG20. All three film in 1080i widescreen resolution, and will cost under $230 each. Score!
Of course, I'd rather have a camcorder shooting 1080p like the SH1 and CS1, but what's a few less lines between friends? The CG20 and CG102 are both pistol-grip models, with the GH2 coming in a minute barrel shape. Specs-wise, the GH2 and CG102 take photos with a 14.4-megapixel sensor, with the CG20 a 10.7-megapixel one.
A "double-range zoom" on the first two models means you can switch between 5x and 12x zoom.
Expect all three to go on sale in March, with the GH2 and CG102 pricier at $229 and the CG20 just $199. [Electronista]
Posted by Augustine at 1:31 PM