Sony will rename the name of NGP

Sony's latest handheld gaming device, the Next Generation Portable or NGP, reportedly will not be released with a name that is known now. Sony plans to change its name.

Indeed, when introduced earlier this year as Sony calls it NGP. It said Sony, the name is just a code name and will not so use the name. Sony will use another name when the console is scheduled to be released in late 2011.

The name of the selected Sony as a replacement NGP, as reported by TG Daily, Tuesday (31/05/2011), is the Playstation Vita. This rumor was widely heard as the increasingly close game event terakbar Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), which will take place in Los Angeles, United States (U.S.) next month.

Site Gamespundit who first leaked, claiming to get this information from the internal Sony who asked not to be named. Sony, however would not confirm it before the device is actually launched.

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New Windows for Tablet

A report quoted by Bloomberg said the software company will display demos latest Windows preview for next week's tablets.

Excellence operating system (OS) is reportedly going to peel out the Windows President Steven Sinofsky at All Things D conference and vice president Steve Guggenheimer is scheduled to attend the Computex exhibition in Taipei.

Reported by Bloomberg, on Sunday (29/05/2011), Microsoft is apparently rushing allows the ability of Windows to compete with Apple iPad tablet that dominate market share.

But one of the speakers mentioned the reluctance to be named, this OS is not going to be released in the near future. Even Microsoft is not confirming it as a Windows 8 for tablets. Currently, Microsoft introduced a new incentive and try to attract the interest of vendors and suppliers of computer chips.

Previously, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer successfully attract enthusiastic participant Microsoft's developer forum in Tokyo, Japan, some time ago, with mentions of Windows 8 will be released in 2012.

But the statement was then revised that in fact they were excited to welcome the latest generation of Windows 7 and will issue an official announcement has not associated the name and time of arrival of the latest generation of Windows OS.

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What's New in Windows Phone 'Mango'?

Microsoft has officially introduced the updated OS WP7 they called 'Mango' to the public. Well, what are the interesting features added in Windows mobile-phone update it later?

"Seven months ago, we had a mission to bring the function smatphone become easier to use. With Mango, Windows Phone are committing a big step," said Andy Lees, President Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft Corp., according to the release of Micosoft, Wednesday (25 / 5 / 2011).

Lees explained there are four important part in Mango update this time. They are: Communication, Intelligent Applications, Internet Browser, and Ecosystem.


Communication:
- WP7 will have groups of contacts
- Twitter and LinkedIn will be integrated
- Hands-Free Messaging: Speech-to-text and text-to-speech

Intelligent Applications:
- Settling Live tile are more varied
- Multi-tasking abilities

Internet Browser:
- Presence of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9)
- Bing support the search with local content
- Presence of Bing Vision, Voice, and Music Search
- Presence of Quick Cards: search products, movies, events, or locations with menampilakan reviews, prices, and other related information.

Ecosystem:
- Acer, ZTE, and a new vendor Fujitsu as adopters WP7
- Presence of Windows Phone Free Tools for developers

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Xbox founder resign from Microsoft

Having left behind 'father' of the Xbox, Microsoft is now back shaken by the departure of Otto Berkes. He is one of the founders of the Xbox, Zune, and Windows Phone.

Microsoft is not the first time left to figure that helps the success of the Xbox. Previously there J. Allards who resigned in May 2010 about then. Well now turn Berkes, who also participated in the birth of the Xbox and Zune.

Quoted from The Seattle Times, Wednesday (25/05/2011), now known Berkes worked on one technology company outside of Seattle, USA. But unfortunately he did not want to give details of the company.

Berkes step is once again complete the founders are still active Xbox at Microsoft. Before departure Allards, there are two other founders who first leave from the software giant.

Call it Blackley, who resigned in 2001, and the other founders are Bachus who now owns his own tech company.

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Offline Access to Google Docs

Google Docs users, it's no longer, access files on these services not only be done when it is online only, but you can also access them when you're not connected to the Internet.

Senior Vice President of Google, Pichai Sunday, confirmed that Google will soon allow offline access to Google Docs. But he did not say when the exact time.

"We all wear them on Google has internally. We need to ensure that the service was very good before it is ready to be released," he said as quoted from TG Daily, Friday (20/05/2011).

According to him, offline access will be very useful for the user while in transit on planes or trains without Wi-Fi access. Thus, they can still work on documents or files without an internet connection.

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Is Google's Open Office in Indonesia?

Indonesia is a 'sexy' market for the internet giant Google. Besides the majority of mobile phones in Indonesia has been connected to the internet, Android predicted exploded in Indonesia.

The question that had been awaited by many parties is whether Google will then open an office in Indonesia for more serious work on the domestic market?

When asked like that, Michael Jones, Google's Chief Technology Advocate, in discussion with @ america, Monday (05/23/2011) night at Pacific Place to the audience instead asked back, smiling. "Do you think it is needed?"

In response, the audience discussion that mostly geek looked simultaneously hurl questions Jones agreed with laughter wide. The problem in Indonesia also has many local startup company that utilizes the engine from Google.

One discussion participant was immediately grabbed. "If so, when will the time (Google opens office in Indonesia), Pak?"

"When your government says 'yes'," Jones said with a smile briefly. Well, we'll wait.

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Ubisoft 3 Film from Game

Ubisoft Ubisoft has established the Motion Pictures. Moreover, game publishers will do it if not make a movie based on the best-selling series?

As quoted from Variety, Tuesday (05/17/2011), at least there are three movies that will work with Ubisoft. All three are based on the best-selling game series ever published Ubisoft: Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon.

The game will be made in 3D format. "We have worked closely with the producer of Ubisoft's games and marketing team to find DNA of every game in order to produce a consistent story," said Jean-Julien Baronnet, head of Ubisoft Motion Pictures.

Ubisoft business that develops its own film studio should be noted carefully. So far, most of the film adaptation of the game has a relatively disappointing results.

By having a special division movie, Ubisoft might be able to maintain the 'core' of a game when adapted to film. Moreover, the series such as Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell already has a line of its own fans.

Here are brief profiles of each of the three series of Ubisoft's mainstay, as well as speculation that elements of what will be interesting to be appointed to the big screen.

Assassin's Creed
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This game series featuring the story of the assassin (assassin) of various ages. Game set in the history of this thick with conspiracies and secret plots, in addition to setting exotic locations which would more sweet as they appear on the big screen.

Splinter Cell
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Splinter Cell series focused on the story of a secret agent named Sam Fisher. Action Fisher is more focused on the military side and not the James Bond-style espionage. The location is exotic, secret plots and sophisticated gadgets can be the element of 'movie' that sells.

Ghost Recon
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Ghost Recon action game featuring a group of special forces in a mission. Series of this game can be adapted as a war action movie featuring a champion team, such as 'The Expendables'.

Need Time

The process of making the three films is believed to still take a long time. Jean de Rivieres, Senior VP of international marketing & distribution Ubisoft, could only be promised at least one complete screenplay in 2011.

Besides the three big movies, Ubisoft Motion Pictures reportedly is developing an animated series based Raving Rabids. This animated series will have a format with a duration of seven minutes per episode.

Before this Ubisoft has been successfully experimenting with film from the game. For example, Assassin's Creed Lineage series that they distribute via the web.

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Amazon Wants Former Gadgets

Amazon expanded program of trade-ins or trade up in his title to enable consumers can exchange their used gadgets with Amazon gift cards.

The giant online retailer has received tablets, mobile phones, MP3 players, cameras and GPS mark. Gadgets used to be exchanged may come from another store, not necessarily purchased from Amazon.

To know the approximate price of the gadget used to be exchanged consumers can check the pages of Trade-ins on the Amazon site. On the page that listed the price of any goods received by Amazon. Selling prices start from 25 cents to various types of mobile phones up to USD 480 for iPad 2.

Quoted from Cnet, on Thursday (19/05/2011), consumers can indicate the condition of the goods by giving the label 'Like New', 'Good' or 'Acceptable' and then send the print pre-paid shipping label.

Furthermore, Amazon will accept and check the condition of the goods. If the item is received, consumers are entitled to the Amazon gift card in the form of additional deposit amount that is sent Amazon into account the consumer. While the rejected goods will be returned to the consumer within 14 days with shipping costs borne by Amazon.

Trade-in the Amazon is actually longer exists. But earlier, this program only accepts trade video games, DVDs and used books.

"Hundreds of thousands of consumers have received gift cards worth millions of dollars of products exchanged through this program," said Paul Ryder Electronik Division as Vice President in the Amazon.

"The category of electronic goods is a natural extension and we are very pleased to be offering more choices of goods that can be exchanged," he added.

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Bill Gates People Behind Acquisition of Skype

Former CEO and Chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates turned out to be the man behind the decision at last week's acquisition of Skype. Although he has handed over the throne of power to Steve Ballmer, but he is still the decision maker in the Microsoft.

Previously reported world's largest software vendor has agreed to buy Skype for USD 8.5 billion (around Rp 72 trillion). Purchases of USD 8.5 billion of this is Microsoft's largest acquisition in the past three decades.

As quoted by the BBC on Wednesday (18/05/2011), though no longer as CEO, Gates' voice still influence the course of the acquisition decision.

"I have strong support at the council for a decision that has done it," said Gates in an interview with the BBC.

Although Skype has a total debt of USD 686 million, the agreement will be assessed remain profitable for Microsoft. It is believed, Skype will be integrated in Windows Live, Windows Phone, Xbox, and Kinect.

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iPhone 4 and Angry Birds get a World Record

iPhone 4 and Angry Birds, won world record for technology and gaming section.

Guinness World Records, recording of this famous record mentions Apple's App Store as a revolutionary gaming platform in history and has become a serious challenger in the gaming record.

On the same occasion, from Digital Trends, Sunday (15/05/2011), Gaming Editor Gaz Deaves Guinness World Records also mention the power of the iPhone.

"The release of the iPhone, not just change indsutri mobile, but also the world of video games. Apple has created a large new space for himself in the genre of casual games that literally brings entertainment to users wherever they are," he explained.

In the category of the fastest portable gaming system sales, Guinness World Records named the iPhone 4 in order of number one. Public also may recall, on the first day of sales on June 24, in 2010, 1.5 unitn four best-selling iPhones like hotcakes sweet.

For comparison, included all the PSP and Nintendo DS. Two of these consoles sold 200 thousand and 500 thousand units in its inaugural launch in 2005 and 2004.

App Store became the most popular applications store version Guinness World Records. In three years, download the application on the App Store had surpassed 6.5 billion times.

Angry Birds also a concern for Guinness World Records. Games that are rising a record as the top-selling game in various countries.

"The game is recognized as the top paid-for games in the App Store Apple, in 67 regions of the world. Since its launch in December 2009, the Angry Birds listed has sold more than 6.5 million copies," says Deaves.

And as is known, Angry Birds are not just the iPhone alone, but extended to mobile phones with other operating systems such as Android and Windows-based smartphones Phone 7.

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Movie Rental Service from Android Market

More pampering its users, Android Market now also provide movie rental service. There are thousands of movie titles available for your Android smartphone or tablet.

Google announced availability of this service at Google I / O Conference. Chris, one of the team's Android service, advanced to podium and demonstrate how to rent movies from Android Market via cell phone, or tablet PC with just one click.

From Engadget, Wednesday (05/11/2011), users just choose movies and download them to their Android devices to watch them offline.

To be able to enjoy this service, the device should at least have been using Android 2.2. For tablet device, equipped with an upgrade bundle to Android 3.1.

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Google Releases Honeycomb 3.1 Update

Google's annual developer conference is held again. As usual, this event Google used to introduce all the newest products, one of which updates Honeycomb operating system (OS) namely Android 3.1.

From eWEEK on Wednesday (11/05/2011), some additional features in Honeycomb 3.1 of which include widget home screen can be changed in size, additional support for input devices such as keyboards, mouse, trackpad, and even game controllers.

In addition, there is also support for multitasking to transition a more flexible and reduce occurrence of crashes. Interestingly, these new Honeycomb will be present on the Google TV via automatic updates (over the air).

In this conference, Google also introduced OS Ice Cream Sandwich, which borrows some features from Honeycomb.

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China Phonsel Mastering Indonesia Market

Product handphone (HP) from China still controls mobile market in Indonesia. Some brands like Vivo, Titan, HT, blueberries, Lexus, Cross, and Huawei is always there in every outlets HP.

Almost every phonsel outlet selling Chinese products.

According to one seller, China phonsel brand a lot hunted by buyers for their low cost and feature a variety of options.

"Many have asked, every day there must be a buy," he said.

Some of the features offered by HP from China, said the seller, has advantages such as to watch television, listen to music and watch video. In addition, there are species that can enter the 2-3 numbers in one phone.

"There was no TV, there are 2 GSM, there are three GSM," he said.

In the same place, one buyer from China named Cipto HP, HP admitted buying from China because the price is cheap.

"Buy as cheap, prize does not matter, " he said.

Cipto add, use phonsel only to call and not too concerned with the advantages provided by phonsel are used.

Some phonsel from China are sold at ITC Fatmawati ranges from 200,000-900,000 IDR. For mobile phones that features television prices range from 450,000 to 900,000 IDR.

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iPad 2 on Singapura & Malaysia

Apple expand the marketing area iPad 2, following the global release some time ago. The latest generation of tablet computers is quite phenomenal released in dozens of countries including Asian region started on 28 April 2011.

In Asia, iPad 2 of which officially marketed in neighboring Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. Then Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea also did not miss.

While Indonesia has not been entered in the marketing list iPad 2. I wonder what the reason Apple is apparently always late for his new product was officially launched in the country.

From PCMag, Thursday (4/28/2011), the sale will be conducted via the Apple Store and some local resellers. Just as in his native United States, retail prices cheapest iPad 2 in those countries about USD499 for the 16GB version of Wi Fi.

iPad 2 which brings dual core processors for a while still leading in the segment of the tablet. However, the greater challenge for him related to the presence of troops tablets Android and BlackBerry Playbook.

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Who's Involved Attack on PSN

After GeoHot, other hackers are allegedly involved in attacks PlayStatin Network (PSN) is Anonymous. But Sony to make sure that Anonymous is not involved in this action.

Previously Anonymous hacker group plans to attack the two main sites namely Sony and sony-europe.com sonypictures.co.uk, the action claimed a small portion of their other big plans. then what about PSN?

Kazuo Hirai, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Sony Computer Entertainment, said that Anonymous is not responsible for the paralysis of the PSN network and leakage of user data service.

Quoted from Ripten, Sunday (05/01/2011), this time Sony cooperate with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security to hunt down the perpetrators.

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Osama News crippling CNN Sites

CNN's mobile site news agency seems to be the first casualty of the booming Internet traffic load associated with reporting the death of Osama bin Laden.

Reported Keynote Systems, the company's United States (U.S.), which assesses the performance of the website, the CNN mobile site collapsed not long news spread of Osama bin Laden.

The reader is CNN trying to find out the latest developments regarding key figures 2001 World Trade Center tragedy, through links to the article, video or photos.

Quoted from MediaBeat, Monday (02/05/2011), this is not surprising, considering that mobile sites are generally not built to be able to handle the heavy load the video. Unfortunately, most readers want to see CNN's mobile broadcast live video of President Barack Obama's speech announcing the death of Osama.

Dave Karow, Senior Product Manager at Keynote Systems says, there are many pressures affecting various sites in the U.S., since the crowded news about Osama.

"Mobile site affected more quickly. Various news sites seriously working on the mobile site grew rapidly as the number of smartphones. At the present time, when people hear a word, they will immediately find out via their mobile phone," Karow said.

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