Wii to get MotionPlus on June 8, Wii Sports sequel on July 26

Nintendo first hinted at a new motion accessory for the Wii remote last July. Just announced recently, the Wii MotionPlus attachment will officially be released in the US on June 8 for US$20. MotionPlus promises a more precise and accurate experience while using the motion controls on the Wii remote. The device attaches into the nunchuk port at the base of the remote and will work with all existing games but most noticeably with the sequel to Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort.
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JVC debuts 3D monitor for enterprise market

After recently launching an HD monitor for the professional publishing houses, JVC is now offering a 3D equivalent targeted at the movie production and advertising markets. Its latest GD-463D10 LCD monitor incorporates the Xpol polarizing filter technology which enables this 46-incher to reproduce flicker-free floating images. The special effects are reproduced through a combination of the panel's 3D decoder circuit, non-powered filter glasses and compatible 3D video feeds via HDMI input.

According to Akihabara News, the GD-463D10 will cost around 700,000 yen (US$7,030). There's no information on pricing and availability outside of Japan, though this JVC is designed primarily for business applications, so it is unlikely to be found in most retail outlets. This may explain its rather humble specifications of 10,000:1 dynamic contrast and three HDMI terminals which are more crucial for home entertainment.

Android settop box in the works

Google's Android operating system is about to start showing up in a whole slew of consumer electronic devices other than cell phones, according to recent reports.

The Web site Android Guys reported late last week that Motorola is building a TV settop box for Japanese telephone and broadband service provider KDDI. The new device is expected to be ready in time for the Japan's largest electronics show, CEATEC, which will be held in October.


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Kramer debuts flat and extended length HDMI cables

Professional audio-visual equipment manufacturer Kramer is venturing into the consumer space with its latest flat HDMI cables. Designed for unobtrusive in-wall and under-carpet installations, these are flexible and feature noise-resistant construction, as well as gold-plated plugs to enhance performance. According to Kramer, its flat HDMI cables are HDMI 1.3-certified and are capable of supporting 1080p signals with 48-bit Deep Color function up to an extended length of 23m.

Pricing-wise, the Kramer's offerings fall nicely between the generic (white box) and boutique brands. We are looking at S$89 (US$63.23), S$119 (US$84.54) and S$159 (US$112.96) for 1, 2 and 3m, respectively. Compared to generic models, the advantage to buying a branded cable is the product's compatibility and quality which can be a problem for lesser cables. The Kramer flat HDMI cables are currently slated only for Singapore and will be available in major electronics stores.

Sony Pictures confirms feature-film talks with YouTube

Sony Pictures has acknowledged that it is discussing a deal to license feature films to Google's YouTube.

Recently, CNET reported the two companies were discussing a deal that could help YouTube become an outlet for premium full-length content. Right now, YouTube offers mostly independent films and a handful of titles from Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

Sony Pictures wants to boost the profile of Crackle.com, the studio's own online video site, and a YouTube partnership could help promote the offering. Judging from other feature-film deals that Sony Pictures has cut with Hulu and others, Sony Pictures will likely not offer YouTube much more than a dozen films and will control advertising.


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