While it might seem strange to westerners that Microsoft would promote the new version of Windows with a burger joint, it actually points to the reality that dynamic tech ads like these are far more mainstream in Japan. You can see video of Japanese fast food lovers attempting to scarf down the gargantuan burger here.
ViewSonic has recently introduced the VPC101, and it appears to be a nicely priced all-in-one desktop style PC. Of course, that nicely priced statement will most likely depend on your needs, but I am thinking extra house computer—something that will be able to stream some Pandora, play photo slideshows and maybe do some light surfing.With that, the VPC101 is similar in specs to a netbook. And I say that because it has an all-to-familiar set of specs which include a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 230 processor, integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. And being an all-in-one PC it also has an 18.5-inch display that offers a 1366 x 768 resolution. Additionally, this particular model is running Windows 7 Home Premium and that means it comes with the touchscreen features.
Price wise, the list is $650 and it is expected to be available sometime next month
PlayStation 3 owners will now similarly be able to ruin their lives as Netflix is going to add the service to Sony's big black box before the year is up. It looks like you'll need to get a free disc sent to you through Netflix to get things started — whereas Xbox users only have to download an app for the service — though it's unclear whether it's just a simple one-time install or a disc you have to insert whenever you watch movies.
Other than that you just need a Netflix account, even one as cheap as $9. The PlayStation's online network is free, as opposed to Microsoft's premium Xbox Live Gold service, which is required if you want to get your Netflix stream on.
iPhone developers have long been frustrated by Apple when they have an application rejected for inclusion on iTunes. One such developer has decided that it is time to make public the kind of apps that are being rejected and, if known, the reasons. The new website is appropriately named App Rejections.
Besides rejections, some approvals are also posted on the website. Ultimately, it seems that the greatest contribution of the website is that it helps developers gain some knowledge into the iPhone app approval process which many have found “semi-random”. Sometimes, the website can also generate publicity to help a rejected or limbo app make it through the approval process. If you are looking to contribute to the website with a rejected iPhone app of your own you can Twitter @redglassesapps.
Adam Martin, the website’s author, is based in the UK and works as an online games and iPhone consultant. Since Apple does not wish to lift the cloak of secrecy around the app approval process it is nice to know there is one person who is trying create a map to navigate it. The website is not only valuable to developers, but to clients looking to have an iPhone app developed since some functionality may be a sure fire way to get an app rejected.
We like to keep an eye on the adoption of mobile video broadcasting applications around these parts. It’s a mighty competitive space, with Qik, Kyte, Flixwagon, Ustream and a number of others all taking a stab at what is essentially the same idea. While the idea as a whole has yet to really take off as something that everyone does, its one that just about everyone seems to appreciate once it’s explained to them. Therein lies the challenge: how do you tell people that such services exist?
One approach is to get it on the handsets right out of the box. If it’s hard to get them to come to you, why not go to them?
The only one of the lot we’ve seen do this so far is Qik, who managed to convince Nokia to pre-install Qik on all of their S60-based phones beginning in July. Today, they’ve announced a new factory-loading partner: Samsung.
After what Qik says was “months of rigorous testing and certifications”, Samsung is now pre-loading the application onto Omnia II handsets at the factory. Samsung managed to sell many millions of the first Omnia worldwide – if the sequel is anywhere near as successful, Qik ought to see a pretty good amount of growth in the coming weeks.
If you’re raring to get one of the $197 laptops, you’d better get their super early! Only 5 will be available at each store and there is a strict limit of one per customer.