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- US Update: Xbox 360, Tap Tap Revenge 4, Motorola Honeycomb tablet
- Motorola video teases Honeycomb tablet, slams Galaxy Tab and iPad
- Microsoft axes Office Genuine Advantage program
- Yahoo on Delicious shut down: not so fast!
- Tap Tap Revenue 4 adds arcade mode, Retina display graphics
- SanDisk Xbox 360 USB flash drive adds exclusive Kinectimals character
- New Tomb Raider: “Prepare to be blown away!”
- Samsung bada 2.0 apes Android with NFC skills
- Gangsters, Legacy of Kain sequels on the way?
- 2012 Ford Focus: Interior made from recycled denim
| US Update: Xbox 360, Tap Tap Revenge 4, Motorola Honeycomb tablet Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:00 PM PST 
First up, SanDisk has released two Xbox 360 USB flash drives, an 8GB and 16GB model. Both drives include an exclusive character for Kinectimals and a one month subscription to Xbox Live. The fourth installment in the Tap Tap Revenge franchise, Tap Tap Revenge 4 is now available fore free on iOS. The new version includes a new arcade game mode, Game Center support and graphics optimized for the Retina display. Yahoo has released a statement regarding the reported closure of social bookmarking site, Delicious. It looks like the Twitter campaign to save Delicious paid off and Yahoo is currently shopping the site for a buyer. All existing accounts and data will remain safe and migrated to the new owner. Microsoft has made a bold move in the world of software piracy by ending the Office Genuine Advantage program. The company has not announced what the future for Office piracy holds, but they are evaluating some new options. For now, the 25-character product key will remain the only security measure. Last up this morning is a video released by Motorola, outing their Android Honeycomb tablet set to be released in January at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The video slams both the iPad and Galaxy Tab, but does Motorola's Tegra 2-powered tablet have what it takes to compete in the tablet market? We'll find out soon enough. That wraps up things this fine morning from the states. Thanks for spending your morning with us as we break the headlines fresh off the press from our side of the world. Until tomorrow, this is Nick saying over and out. Related posts:
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| Motorola video teases Honeycomb tablet, slams Galaxy Tab and iPad Posted: 20 Dec 2010 06:00 PM PST 
We've always considered Android devices to be brothers in arms, but judging by the video (seen below), we're not exactly sure Motorola shares this belief. The Tegra 2 powered Motorola Honeycomb tablet (Android 3.0) looks great on paper, but real world performance remains to be seen. For now Apple and Samsung have the sales figures to demonstrate their dominance in the tablet market, will Motorola change their positions? One thing is for sure, at CES 2011 in Las Vegas this January we'll have the answer. We'll be on hand to put the Motorola Honeycomb tablet through its paces, so stay tuned. Coming Soon | Motorola Related posts:
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| Microsoft axes Office Genuine Advantage program Posted: 20 Dec 2010 05:00 PM PST 
Somewhere a group of software pirates sharing hordes of Microsoft torrents are celebrating. The news that Microsoft was ending the Office Genuine Advantage program is simply shocking. Officially, Microsoft offered the following response via email to ComputerWorld, “The program has served its purpose and thus we have decided to retire the program.” Starting back in 2007, Microsoft required all users to validate their copy of Office with OGA. In 2008 they began nagging users with pop ups reminding they needed to upgrade their counterfit copies. The news that the program has been retired may be bittersweet, Microsoft is reportedly making "several new investments" that will allow them to "engage with customers and help victims of fraud". Certainly we don't expect Microsoft to slow their efforts to prevent privacy, after all at the end of the day it has a significant impact on their bottom line. How the company plans to attack the growing problem of piracy is the real question. For now, OGA links redirect to the Windows 7 main page and Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) has been renamed Windows Activation Technologies (WAT). Current Microsoft Office Users, both PC and Mac, will continue to be required to enter their 25-character product key on installation. For now, that will be the extent of Microsoft's piracy prevention, at least until the next generation of Genuine Advantage products begin to ship in future version of Office. Let us know what you think about Microsoft's move to end the Office Genuine Advantage program? Do you think a similar step should be taken for Windows 7? Is a genuine product key really enough protection to stop the piracy of software? Sound off! Out Now | MS Office 2010 | $124.99 Related posts:
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| Yahoo on Delicious shut down: not so fast! Posted: 20 Dec 2010 04:00 PM PST 
The media has not taken kindly to Yahoo's decision to lay off 600 workers and close several key web properties. In fact, users of Delicious found the news quite disturbing and began voicing their opinions online almost immediately. A Twitter campaign to 'save Delicious' quickly followed and judging by Yahoo's official response, it may have worked. Originally Yahoo claimed that, "we continuously evaluate and prioritize our portfolio of products and services, and do plan to shut down some products in the coming months….We will communicate specific plans when appropriate". The tides have turned, as you can see by visiting the official Delicious blog. The company is now reassuring users that the site is being shopped around and that no account information data will be lost in the acquisition process.
Despite the support from fans, not everyone is optimistic about the future of the social bookmarking site. TechCrunch blogger Jon Orlin, a Yahoo employee for five years, claims he isn't suprised by Yahoo's inability to develop Delicious. He went on record to say "…when you have 'the biggest collection of bookmarks in the universe' in a potentially very social product and you can't figure out how to run it in a lean, innovative and profitable way, it's a real sign you are in trouble." The future for Delicious remains very much in question, but one thing is for certain — Yahoo is giving the site one last hoorah in hopes of finding a new owner. If acquired, the new owner will have a daunting task if it hopes to bring the service back to the forefront of social bookmarking, but it's clear there are plenty of users who will continue to support the service. What do you think of the news on Delicious? Has Yahoo made the right move to sell the company and are you worried about the possible data that could be compromised in the acquisition of the site? Let us know what you are thinking. Via DigitalTrends Related posts:
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| Tap Tap Revenue 4 adds arcade mode, Retina display graphics Posted: 20 Dec 2010 03:00 PM PST 
If you feel funny playing a finger tapping music game on your iOS device, don't be — the app has been downloaded 40 million times, along with 25 million songs and one billion games played to-date. Tap Tap Revenge 4 brings an all-new arcade mode, high-resolution Retina Display graphics and Game Center Integration. The Game Center integration ties in nicely with FaceBook and Twitter, allowing you to quickly share your score, challenge other plays and "like" a track in the Tapulous network. There's also an ability to see which tracks are "trending" in the community. According to Bart Decrem, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Mobile. "Tap Tap Revenge has been a top ranked app over the past two holiday seasons, and this Christmas we're excited to offer fans and new players alike some great new features, awesome free tracks and the ability to connect to Facebook and Twitter."
Endorsed by Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, Tap Tap Revenge 4 features a six-song bundle from the group including "Crawling", "Breaking The Habit", "The Catalyst", What I've Done", "Faint" and "New Divide". Whether you want to rock out with My Chemical Romance, jam with Katy Perry or play it cool with Nelly and Niki Minaj, there's undoubtedly a track or two for your liking in Tap Tap Revenge 4. For a full list of the new tracks included in the release, read on for the full announcement here. Out Now | Free | App Store Related posts:
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| SanDisk Xbox 360 USB flash drive adds exclusive Kinectimals character Posted: 20 Dec 2010 02:00 PM PST 
When you plug your SanDisk Xbox 360 USB flash drive into your console you'll unlock Golden Tabby Tiger within Kinectimals. The other major benefits to using a large-capacity USB flash drive is that it allows you to take your games and your Xbox Live profile with you, anywhere you play. Additionally, USB drives offer "plug and play" installation so in truth, it's about the only pain-free experience you can find. There's actually even more uses for a Xbox 360 USB flash drive, namely the ability to download and store map packs, game installation and pictures or video. When it comes time to install a Xbox 360 software update, you can download the update to your flash drive. This will make it a cinch when you need to install the update on the other Xbox 360s in your home or when you game at a friends and they haven't updated their console. If we haven't sold you on the benefits yet, here's a little known fact that should seal the deal — the SanDisk XBox 360 USB flash drive is Microsoft Xbox 360 system performance approved. Simply put, this means SanDisk has worked directly with Microsoft to deliver a flash drive that delivers performance approved the their Xbox 360 team. Sure, there are plenty of other flash drives on the market, but wouldn't you like to stick with a reputable brand and a product approved by Microsoft? Whether you opt for the 8GB or 16GB SanDisk Xbox 360 USB flash drive we think your gift will be well received this holiday season. Out Now | 8GB or 16GB | SanDisk Related posts:
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| New Tomb Raider: “Prepare to be blown away!” Posted: 20 Dec 2010 09:11 AM PST 
The all-new Tomb Raider, revealed for the first time just a couple of weeks ago, promises to redefine the series and restart the franchise from humble beginnings, as Lara finds herself shipwrecked and fighting for survival. In an exclusive interview with Electricpig Ian Livingstone OBE praised its developer, Crystal Dynamics and told us to expect something we’ve never seen before… even if he wouldn’t let slip exactly what is in store. “What I’ve seen has been amazing,” Livingstone teased. “Crystal for me are one of the best developers in the world. All their effort, all their resources are going into Lara Croft, Tomb Raider and nothing else. You’re going to be just surprised. Prepare to be blown away by what you see.” Excitement levels – rising. Are you looking forward to it, or has Tomb Raider, re-booted or not, had its day? Let us know in the comments section below. Out TBC | £TBC | Crystal Dynamics Related posts:
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| Samsung bada 2.0 apes Android with NFC skills Posted: 20 Dec 2010 09:05 AM PST 
We thought Samsung bada was a low key but enjoyable OS on the Samsung Wave when it launched in the Summer, and now it’s set to get a big update to Samsung bada 2.0. Top of the changelog is a new SDK for developers, carrier billing, third party social network integration, and NFC. NFC is used in technology like the London Underground Oyster system to make contact free payments, and has just been introduced to Android 2.3. Once again, it appears Samsung is cribbing from Google, but we’re not complaining: the more handsets with NFC built in, the quicker we can start paying for our coffee without having to pull out our wallet. Samsung’s claiming it’ll ship 10m Samsung bada handsets in the first half of next year, so fingers crossed it’ll be soon. Unfortunately, there’s no word of when we’ll be seeing Samsung bada 2.0, or devices running it, but we’d expect to hear and see more at Mobile World Congress in February. Out TBC | £TBC | Samsung (Via Samsunghub) Related posts:
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| Gangsters, Legacy of Kain sequels on the way? Posted: 20 Dec 2010 09:04 AM PST 
In an interview with Electricpig, Eidos Life President Ian Livingstone said: “There are two titles I’d like to see make a comeback. One would be Gangsters. Another one would be Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver,” Legacy of Kain, which also appeared on the ill-fated Dreamcast before its PS2 sequel has remained a much-fancied franchise but has yet to be given the kiss of life by developers. Gangsters, which appeared on PC, slightly less so but it seems to have won a place in Livingstone’s heart. Which of the two would you like to see most? Let us know in the comments section below. Related posts:
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| 2012 Ford Focus: Interior made from recycled denim Posted: 20 Dec 2010 08:21 AM PST 
The all-new Ford Focus, which hits forecourts early next year, uses cotton reclaimed from recycled trousers to back its carpets and insulate bodywork. Those jeans you threw away when they dropped out of fashion? They could soon be keeping motorway noise at bay as you thunder down the M6. "The good news is these jeans didn't end up in a landfill, nor did we use the water, fertiliser and land to grow virgin cotton," explained Carrie Majeske, Ford's product sustainability manager. "It's an alternative that our customers can appreciate, it's cost effective, and it's better for our planet. These are the kinds of sustainable solutions we are looking for in all our vehicles." The decision to recycle denim into its cars is part of Ford's greener, jeaner environmental strategy. It joins other innovations, such as using soy in its foam seat cushions, recycled resins for underbody systems, recycled yarns on seat covers and natural-fiber plastic for interior components. Each 2012 Ford Focus will contain the same amount of recycled denim as two pairs of "average-sized" jeans, Ford told us. What next? Sequined trousers turned into rear view mirrors? At this rate, we wouldn't rule it out. Out 2011 | Ford Related posts:
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