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A rifle-styled controller that "shoots" your game

Philip Wong  |  Dec 11, 2009


Picture this, you game with a controller that looks and feels exactly like a real assault rifle (think: AK-47 and M16). Instead of spitting out pellets like a BB gun, it projects a life-sized image of the battle scene to give you a realistic peripheral view of the actions. Isn't that cool? Welcome to Microvision's vision of future gaming at the recent Intel Extreme Masters event, utilizing its PicoP laser micro projector technology with infinite focus capability. The controller even tracks user movement to compensate the screen's point of view to enhance realism. There are few details on the implementation, price and availability, though you first can find out more about PicoP here.

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Windows and S60 phones get new Skype betas

Jessica Dolcourt  |  Dec 11, 2009

eBay may have recently sold off Skype to the highest bidder, but the VoIP app for desktop and mobile is still in development.

On Thursday, Skype announced Skype 4.2 for Windows beta and a new beta build for Symbian phones. Skype 4.2 beta for Windows desktop users is small as updates go, reinstating Skype Access--a Wi-Fi hot spot connector--and call transferring that Skype had removed when overhauling its app and updating to version 4 (now in version 4.1), a build that includes screen sharing.

You can scrutinize the full release notes here.

In addition to tightening up Skype for the desktop, the company announced it will issue a limited beta release for Symbian Series 60 handsets. There's compatibility for 17 Nokia handsets at launch, with use on more phones on the way.

The feature set is basic at present, with just the following features in place:

  • Free Skype-to-Skype calling
  • Call phones with Skype credits or subscription
  • Receive calls on your Online Number
  • Instant Messaging
  • Group conversations
  • File sending and receiving

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Apple patent shows tamper-resistant label

Sean Fallon  |  Dec 11, 2009

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A new patent application from Apple dug up by AppleInsider reveals ways in which the company's products could be fitted with a simple label or tag that provides evidence of tampering. If the strip is compromised, it gives Apple leverage to void your warranty.

Apple's patent application notes that it is in the best interest of an electronics manufacturer to be able to know when a device has been "compromised" and opened, thus voiding its warranty. Unauthorized tampering with an electronic device can destroy it, and without evidence of such tampering, a manufacturer may be obligated to support its warranty. Apple's technology, the company said, could save manufacturers "substantial" costs.
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How to fix Facebook's new privacy settings

Rafe Needleman  |  Dec 11, 2009

How Facebook said good morning.
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When logging in to Facebook recently, I, like millions of other people, got the directive to update my privacy settings to fit in to the new, "simplified," scheme.

But at their core, the Facebook privacy settings have not been simplified. Beyond the set-up page, Facebook's privacy controls are now more complex and more powerful. The new set-up page seems more designed to pry this privacy from you than give you access to the new, and excellent, controls that Facebook has put in place.
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Safeguard your mobile gadgets with Nio

Sharon Vaknin  |  Dec 11, 2009

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In addition to letting loose a string of expletives, those who have lost a phone or been a victim of phone thievery have probably reacted with the following: "Nooooo! My contacts!"

Mobile innovator Tenbu Technologies has come up with Nio, a Bluetooth security tag that links to any of your belongings. If your laptop, phone, keys, or even child move out of range, an alarm sounds.

The gadget has the potential to save your items and the valuable information they carry, like contacts.
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