From 2008 to discuss the "Google I / O" professionals every year on products from the Google universe. But the group itself presents new developments. Highlights of 2011: an Android version for all devices and its own music service.
New year, new luck?
2009 saw Google Wave the light of day, 2010 saw Google TV sensation in the two-day developer conference in San Francisco. Both services started with only moderate success, Google, Google Wave has already pulled the plug. 2011, be more successful and enrich not only the Google universe of fresh features, but to bring together existing equipment and technologies. COMPUTER IMAGE shows you the most interesting innovations.
Google Music: Clouds music for U.S. users
A few weeks ago, it has led the way Amazon Cloud with the player, now, Google's own vision of a music service in the data cloud. "Google Music" allows you to upload up to 20,000 songs you play on the computer or on an Android device. For the stay in areas without network coverage, you can deliver the content to make available offline. Downside for German music fans: For now, Google released the service as a pre-release in the U.S. only. It is also unclear whether "Google Music" after the beta period is free.
Pressure on iTunes Movies on Android Market
Where Apple does with the iTunes software monster a complete solution for apps, music and movies, the Android Market has so far been limited to programs and games to its own devices. This is now final: Google makes movies as streaming offering available, please view the contents either in the browser on your phone or tablet PC. Up to 30 days, the rental of a film is valid - once you start playing, you have 24 hour access. As with "Google Music" is to movies can be downloaded in the background, if the network connection exposed. Prices: Starting at $ 1.99, from $ 4.99 for HD material. If Google offered the service outside the U.S., is still unclear.
Ice Cream Sandwich: ice cream for all devices
Android now will not only be found on smartphones, but also with Tablet PCs, notebooks, and thanks to Google TV even on the home TV. But the device classes currently require different versions of the operating system. This fragmentation will command a stop Google: The next version of Android "Ice Cream Sandwich" is to unify all the devices.
Android @ home: home control Google
But Google's plans with its own operating system already has a larger dimension. With Android @ home it should be possible in future to control the entire house by Android. This means you are in the integration of your apartment is not limited to multimedia devices, and also serve interior without WLAN functionality, Android uses a special protocol @ home. Thus, for control by power and heating and lighting of the Google operating system.
Faster and more: New Google policy
2011 is a year of success for Android: 100 million units have been activated already, according to Google, another 400,000 being added every day. The rapid development cycles, however, represent a risk for buyers, because some devices get a few months after the publication of any more updates. To stop this trend, Google with all major manufacturers and mobile operators have agreed on more consumer-friendly policies: If the built-in hardware in a position, it must be future supplies every Android device at least 18 months, with updates - with greatly reduced waiting time for the new versions.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Facebook allowed access to user accounts
Again there is debate about privacy on Facebook: The network granted advertisers access to sensitive data.
As the security company Symantec notifies allow individual Facebook applications (Apps) access to user profiles, photos and posted items. Mainly Advertisers are so in theory have been able to send messages to user accounts. Apparently it was not but according to Symantec to abuse, because the gap was not noticed.
The reason for the vulnerability lies in the "Access token", a kind of second key to Facebook profiles, for which advertisers had accidentally Apps on individual access. Meanwhile, Facebook has responded and fixed the problem for the affected applications.
Symantec advises Facebook users still used to change the password for their site. Only with a new password to access old can no longer use tokens - many of which could still be in circulation. To April 2011 provided more than 100,000 apps access to the keys.
As the security company Symantec notifies allow individual Facebook applications (Apps) access to user profiles, photos and posted items. Mainly Advertisers are so in theory have been able to send messages to user accounts. Apparently it was not but according to Symantec to abuse, because the gap was not noticed.
The reason for the vulnerability lies in the "Access token", a kind of second key to Facebook profiles, for which advertisers had accidentally Apps on individual access. Meanwhile, Facebook has responded and fixed the problem for the affected applications.
Symantec advises Facebook users still used to change the password for their site. Only with a new password to access old can no longer use tokens - many of which could still be in circulation. To April 2011 provided more than 100,000 apps access to the keys.
Sony: PlayStation Network continues offline
Sony raises once more the status of the PSN. The relaunch of the online network apparently runs out for several weeks.
The Playstation Network (PSN) is obviously 31 May 2011 from the network. The Sony spokesman Shigenori Yoshida confirmed to the Financial Portal Bloomberg. In order to crush the hopes of the PS3 players go back online soon (and play) to be able to. Sony announced late as early May, some PSN services quickly back on. Whether the 31 most recent to the statements before the May happens is unclear. The company bases its longer service interval with further work on the security measures of the network. The PSN has been a hacker attack of 20 April offline.
If you have an account on the Playstation Network, beckons you to compensation. Sony has announced the following measures:
Free downloadable content from the Playstation Store
30 days free Playstation Plus membership for subscribers and non-subscribers
30-free days for Qriocity Subscribers
Sony will soon be known in order that free downloadable content is concerned.
The Playstation Network (PSN) is obviously 31 May 2011 from the network. The Sony spokesman Shigenori Yoshida confirmed to the Financial Portal Bloomberg. In order to crush the hopes of the PS3 players go back online soon (and play) to be able to. Sony announced late as early May, some PSN services quickly back on. Whether the 31 most recent to the statements before the May happens is unclear. The company bases its longer service interval with further work on the security measures of the network. The PSN has been a hacker attack of 20 April offline.
If you have an account on the Playstation Network, beckons you to compensation. Sony has announced the following measures:
Free downloadable content from the Playstation Store
30 days free Playstation Plus membership for subscribers and non-subscribers
30-free days for Qriocity Subscribers
Sony will soon be known in order that free downloadable content is concerned.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Cheap beginner's camera: BenQ C1430
Beginners and advanced BenQ now offers an inexpensive solution for digital photography. The new BenQ C1430 "costs 59 $.
The digital camera snaps a 14-megapixel sensor, offers a three times optical zoom and records video in 720p resolution. Capturing fast action is according to the manufacturer, thanks to the "Speedy Burst shooting" function (shooting) is not a problem, the BenQ C1430 shoots up to six frames per second with a three-megapixel resolution. On board, all kinds of modes and features, such as the intelligent pre-recording or the HDR (High Dynamic Range) are image enhancement technology. The Love-portrait mode detects when two people are in front of the lens and activates the trigger.
The digital camera snaps a 14-megapixel sensor, offers a three times optical zoom and records video in 720p resolution. Capturing fast action is according to the manufacturer, thanks to the "Speedy Burst shooting" function (shooting) is not a problem, the BenQ C1430 shoots up to six frames per second with a three-megapixel resolution. On board, all kinds of modes and features, such as the intelligent pre-recording or the HDR (High Dynamic Range) are image enhancement technology. The Love-portrait mode detects when two people are in front of the lens and activates the trigger.
Sony Ericsson phones presents in credit card format
With the newcomers' Xperia Mini Pro and Xperia Mini "introduces Sony Ericsson which says that currently the smallest HD-Android smartphones.
Both handsets have a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a gigahertz clock. The installed operating system (Android 2.3) donated Sony Ericsson own user interface. It allows, for instance, the four corner points assigned to each display an application that can be used to start faster. There is also a five-megapixel camera with eight times digital zoom, auto focus, LED flash and geotagging. The sensor records video in HD quality (720p) on. The Pro model has an additional front camera (VGA) and a full QWERTY keyboard.
The Xperia Mini Pro measures 92x53x18 mm, 88x52x16 mm, the Xperia Mini, both of which have a three-inch display (320x480 pixels) from scratch-resistant mineral glass. On board are wireless-n, UMTS / HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth, USB, and motion sensor. "Timescape" bundles all incoming messages (such as e-mail, chat program) to a person under a surface.
By Sony Ericsson's upcoming network upgrade Facebook functions more closely with the Xperia series, for example, are favorite songs divisible with only one click with the Friends and Facebook profile information in the phone book visible. Sony Ericsson brings the smartphones in the third quarter 2011 on the market, price: 239 $ (Xperia Mini) and 269 $ (Xperia Mini Pro).
Both handsets have a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a gigahertz clock. The installed operating system (Android 2.3) donated Sony Ericsson own user interface. It allows, for instance, the four corner points assigned to each display an application that can be used to start faster. There is also a five-megapixel camera with eight times digital zoom, auto focus, LED flash and geotagging. The sensor records video in HD quality (720p) on. The Pro model has an additional front camera (VGA) and a full QWERTY keyboard.
The Xperia Mini Pro measures 92x53x18 mm, 88x52x16 mm, the Xperia Mini, both of which have a three-inch display (320x480 pixels) from scratch-resistant mineral glass. On board are wireless-n, UMTS / HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth, USB, and motion sensor. "Timescape" bundles all incoming messages (such as e-mail, chat program) to a person under a surface.
By Sony Ericsson's upcoming network upgrade Facebook functions more closely with the Xperia series, for example, are favorite songs divisible with only one click with the Friends and Facebook profile information in the phone book visible. Sony Ericsson brings the smartphones in the third quarter 2011 on the market, price: 239 $ (Xperia Mini) and 269 $ (Xperia Mini Pro).
HP: Noble All-in-one printer
The inkjet printer "ENVY 100 e-All-in-One " from Hewlett-Packard (HP) combines design and functionality in one device. However, this has its price.
Documents you print to the HP All-in-One (Print, Scan, Copy) up to size A4. Furthermore, does the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-one deal with envelopes, labels, transparencies, photo paper and cards. The print quality (4800x1200 dpi) reached the laboratory level, so HP. The paper tray holds up to 80 sheets. In operation, the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-One approved 29 in readiness off 4.5 and 0.6 watts of electrical power.
On board is the "ePrint" technology that lets you send a smartphone, netbook & Co. jobs. It works like this: You write an e-mail to the address of the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-one and hang it on your document, after receiving the printer executes the order. Spam filters and a personalized list to prevent unauthorized inquiries. Via wireless-n access multiple PCs in a network wirelessly to the printer. The inset in the front touch screen provides access to preinstalled apps. To print without a PC. The latter can, if necessary USB 2.0 connectivity. Is the end of May 2011, the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-One for around 250 $.
Documents you print to the HP All-in-One (Print, Scan, Copy) up to size A4. Furthermore, does the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-one deal with envelopes, labels, transparencies, photo paper and cards. The print quality (4800x1200 dpi) reached the laboratory level, so HP. The paper tray holds up to 80 sheets. In operation, the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-One approved 29 in readiness off 4.5 and 0.6 watts of electrical power.
On board is the "ePrint" technology that lets you send a smartphone, netbook & Co. jobs. It works like this: You write an e-mail to the address of the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-one and hang it on your document, after receiving the printer executes the order. Spam filters and a personalized list to prevent unauthorized inquiries. Via wireless-n access multiple PCs in a network wirelessly to the printer. The inset in the front touch screen provides access to preinstalled apps. To print without a PC. The latter can, if necessary USB 2.0 connectivity. Is the end of May 2011, the HP ENVY 100 e-All-in-One for around 250 $.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Portal 2: The gateway to a new dimension to games
Tricky, funny, just terrific, Who much brain power to call its own, has in this game a real chance to see the end - no one else.
Do you know "Asterix conquers Rome, " the movie? In it, the two Gauls survive "the house to make you crazy. " And also your fate in "Portal 2 ". While Asterix and Obelix to grapple with bureaucracy, you have the pleasure with two wacky robots, a portal gun - and a lot of deadly rooms. Go through this, to save your life!
It sounds complicated - and that it is. Developer Valve, creator of "Half-Life"and therefore first choice for first-person shooter, has invented "Portal 2 " the genre of "ego-Knobler. The longer you play it, the more you have to deal with perspective, angles and basic principles of physics - from the permanent addition to your stupid comments all possible einprasselnden dead, mechanical or otherwise very vote. So real terror - terror has only rarely been so much fun!
Let's go slow
It is still all right at the beginning: As soon as the somewhat chaotic start to the game behind them and take the first tasks to tackle, you are making rapid progress: in a wall to shoot a portal into the wall behind the wide ditch another, then pass through both ready. You are on the other side and escape through a door in the next, something more difficult puzzles chamber.
And so you have already understood the whole game concept - the devil is here in the detail. Because by and by, you always get new and useful set meanness in my face, you must use appropriate in order to reach the exit of the room. For example, energy bands, which you use as a path. Their portals have in this case, the bands grow in the middle of the wall. Later you discover that a band is so good as a shield against wild ballernde robot guards - if you manage to cross it rather than install on edge. And at least at this point of the multi player is likely to move with so much ingenuity the hat. What in the portal 2 to put ideas to turn it into several other companies games.
And the bands are only a step on the way, later you arrive on gel in blue, white or orange. While the blue gel acts as a trampoline, Orange accelerated their movements as long as you run directly on the ground. With the white paint to the environment, and use portals even in dark places.
For those who are still feeling safe, whether the words in a dash must combine these gels is useful to reach the exit. Basically: At the beginning, the gel is never where you need it, but at the other end of the chamber. And now it's your turn: How do you get the orange gel right on the wall? How do you create the white stuff on the ceiling? And from where I throw myself at such a speed in a portal that I shoot out at the same speed from the other and so fly through half the room to the exit?
Almost unique
Although the actual gameplay is a little different, you feel to the classic "Lemmings" recalls. Where you had to transport a band of lemmings from A to B without losing too many. This is where the path from A to B just as important a role. But it suffices him back down himself. And "Tomb Raider" elements are related to: That one is beginning in a room and does not have the slightest idea what to there, many Lara fans will be familiar. Portal 2 is against Mrs Crofts claim but a joke - which fly into the people from Valve here are hard nuts.
Fun the whole thing only if one is really willing to engage in this crazy game idea. For despite occasional spongy control that lets you in falling ever miss a portal, are the stars in this game your little gray cells: without the right approach is nothing - and that is the action fan but in the long run on our nerves. Especially since the developers some new tools and which does not explain the entire game without a single assist.
Conclusion: Portal 2
Another gameplay, heavy tasks and puzzles, a great realization - with these concepts Portal 2 is well described. The gameplay is refreshing until you are properly incorporated into the matter, but mighty tricky. And it makes a lot of fun when you're as willing to reach with thought and consideration to the goal. For friends of cultivated experimentation is Portal 2, however, quickly became a nightmare: If you do not know why he does what has to stop.
Despite consistent refusal of the developer, any help to give the players at hand, Portal is part two of the highlights of 2011 and will certainly be in every hit list.
Do you know "Asterix conquers Rome, " the movie? In it, the two Gauls survive "the house to make you crazy. " And also your fate in "Portal 2 ". While Asterix and Obelix to grapple with bureaucracy, you have the pleasure with two wacky robots, a portal gun - and a lot of deadly rooms. Go through this, to save your life!
It sounds complicated - and that it is. Developer Valve, creator of "Half-Life"and therefore first choice for first-person shooter, has invented "Portal 2 " the genre of "ego-Knobler. The longer you play it, the more you have to deal with perspective, angles and basic principles of physics - from the permanent addition to your stupid comments all possible einprasselnden dead, mechanical or otherwise very vote. So real terror - terror has only rarely been so much fun!
Let's go slow
It is still all right at the beginning: As soon as the somewhat chaotic start to the game behind them and take the first tasks to tackle, you are making rapid progress: in a wall to shoot a portal into the wall behind the wide ditch another, then pass through both ready. You are on the other side and escape through a door in the next, something more difficult puzzles chamber.
And so you have already understood the whole game concept - the devil is here in the detail. Because by and by, you always get new and useful set meanness in my face, you must use appropriate in order to reach the exit of the room. For example, energy bands, which you use as a path. Their portals have in this case, the bands grow in the middle of the wall. Later you discover that a band is so good as a shield against wild ballernde robot guards - if you manage to cross it rather than install on edge. And at least at this point of the multi player is likely to move with so much ingenuity the hat. What in the portal 2 to put ideas to turn it into several other companies games.
And the bands are only a step on the way, later you arrive on gel in blue, white or orange. While the blue gel acts as a trampoline, Orange accelerated their movements as long as you run directly on the ground. With the white paint to the environment, and use portals even in dark places.
For those who are still feeling safe, whether the words in a dash must combine these gels is useful to reach the exit. Basically: At the beginning, the gel is never where you need it, but at the other end of the chamber. And now it's your turn: How do you get the orange gel right on the wall? How do you create the white stuff on the ceiling? And from where I throw myself at such a speed in a portal that I shoot out at the same speed from the other and so fly through half the room to the exit?
Almost unique
Although the actual gameplay is a little different, you feel to the classic "Lemmings" recalls. Where you had to transport a band of lemmings from A to B without losing too many. This is where the path from A to B just as important a role. But it suffices him back down himself. And "Tomb Raider" elements are related to: That one is beginning in a room and does not have the slightest idea what to there, many Lara fans will be familiar. Portal 2 is against Mrs Crofts claim but a joke - which fly into the people from Valve here are hard nuts.
Fun the whole thing only if one is really willing to engage in this crazy game idea. For despite occasional spongy control that lets you in falling ever miss a portal, are the stars in this game your little gray cells: without the right approach is nothing - and that is the action fan but in the long run on our nerves. Especially since the developers some new tools and which does not explain the entire game without a single assist.
Conclusion: Portal 2
Another gameplay, heavy tasks and puzzles, a great realization - with these concepts Portal 2 is well described. The gameplay is refreshing until you are properly incorporated into the matter, but mighty tricky. And it makes a lot of fun when you're as willing to reach with thought and consideration to the goal. For friends of cultivated experimentation is Portal 2, however, quickly became a nightmare: If you do not know why he does what has to stop.
Despite consistent refusal of the developer, any help to give the players at hand, Portal is part two of the highlights of 2011 and will certainly be in every hit list.
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