Google+ population is upwards of 10 million users!
Paul allen, founder of Ancestry.com and chief executive of FamilyLink.com released a statistical analysis that concluded that the Google+ population reached 7.3 million on July 10th, and will reach 10 million today. Also, he indicated that if Google keeps the invitation button alive, that their user base will reach 20 million by this weekend.
Paul’s not the only one making predictions:
“I predict that Google+ will go from 0 to 100,000,000 users faster than any other service in history,” said Bill Gross, founder and CEO of technology incubator Idealab.
Google+ is El-Googs solution to Facebook and other social networks. This tool has been an absolute pleasure to use even in it’s beta form. We can’t wait until it’s fully released and we can utilize it to it’s full potential. In our opinions it’s what we believe that Facebook should have evloved into over the years. Don’t get us wrong though, there are definite advantages and disadvantages to Google+.
Exciting news none the less. Go google!
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Bioshock: Infinite – Must See!
Irrational Games brings a new chapter to the BioShock series, taking you to a floating city in the sky. Bioshock: Infinite is a Q2 2012 first-person shooter VG, and the third game in the Bioshock series.
To be released for Windows, PS3, and Xbox 360 platforms. Infinite, is not a sequel or prequel to any of the Bioshock games that proceeded it. This beautiful looking game takes place in an earlier time period (1912) and completely different setting (a floating city). Though it does have similar game play, concepts and themes.
It looks absolutely stunning and completely engrossing. We can’t wait until 2012!
Check out the full E3 2011 game play demo (above) for BioShock Infinite!
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Mark Neumann Coliseum XLS Speakers – Real Audiophiles Only
- Are you an audiophile with an extra $40,000 lying in between your couch cushions? If so, these bad boys are made for you…literally. But hurry! – Mr. Neumann only makes twelve of these per year!
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The stunning vertical and horizontal 360° degree sound dispersion open-baffle Coliseum XLS was inspired by a concert grand piano. This loudspeaker system represents a new level in artistry visually and sonically delivering the feeling and dynamics of live music.
The XLS features two 7″ E7 reference drivers with two high-frequency tweeters per channel that provides a 20% improvement in clarity, speed and refinement over the Coliseum XL. The bass is also improved with the Z8 bass system; it provides more control and 40% improvement in bass impact than the Coliseum XL
Driver Options: Add an additional 35% improvement in clarity, speed and refinement over the standard drivers with the 7″ HD-V1 world-class drivers which includes two 7″ and two high-frequency tweeters per channel. This option adds $12,000
Z8 Acoustic Bass System: The Z8 bass system features two world-class 8″ woofers per channel that performs at a new standard in effortless dynamics and headroom. The bass and drums are accurately performed even with demanding and difficult music to reproduce like up tempo jazz, blues, rock and dynamic classical music arrangements.
The Coliseum XLS can be ordered in a 3 way system with Q8 dual mid-bass in the front towers and a rear Z12 bass system featuring dual world-class 12″ woofers per channel to accommodate large listening rooms for an additional $20,000
Sensitivity: Average of 95 dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions: 43.75″ Height x 18″ With x 22″ Deep
Shipping Weight: 580 pounds – Two Custom Crates
Production: Only twelve Coliseum XLS will be made per year - —Source— Mark Neumann – http://www.markneumannaudiocollection.com/
- Price Tag – $40,000
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SureFire UB3T Invictus – “providing suspect-blinding illumination”
Ever wanted to bring down a plane by blinding a pilot, or give yourself a tan? Now you can! The Surefire UB3T Invictus is here to solve all of your overly ambitious evil tasks. This Ultra high-output LED flashlight (if you can even call it that) provides 2 to 800 lumens via 8 selectable brightness levels. It runs on three 123A batteries and at full 800 lumens output lasts 1.7hrs. Dial that down to 2.0 lumens and you’re looking at a respectable 150hrs.
“The Invictus puts out a tightly focused 800-lumen beam of brilliant white light that’s suitable for spotlight/searchlight applications such as sweeping a mountainside in a search-and-rescue operation, locating a take-out spot for your boat in pitch darkness, or providing suspect-blinding illumination for a SWAT entry team.” -www.surefire.com
The UB3T Invictus ‘Tool’ has a CombatGrip design, is pulled from depths of Mordor and is made from high-strength aerospace aluminum. It even has a battery fuel gauge that lets you know when it needs to be recharged. Now, we were shocked when we saw the price tag of this beautiful ‘Tool’ but can you blame them?
Grab yours today for the bargain basement price of $695.
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PlayStation Vita Price, Release Date and Specs Announced
Sony revealed more details of it’s upcoming (late 2011) PlayStation Vita, formerly known as the Sony NGP.
PS Vita will have both WiFi & 3G/WiFi models. Unfortunately, they also announced an exclusive partnership with AT&T as the initial carrier for the PS Vita. We can assume that Rogers will pick up the slack up here in Canada, as Telus and Bell are pretty laid back when it comes to new tech.
The Vita will offer bother front and rear multi-touch pads, a high resolution OLED screen, SIXAXIS motion sensor technology, dual analog sticks, and front and rear cameras! Not to mention that sweet sweet quad core CPU goodness that’s bound to take the mobile gaming market to new heights.
One of the most attractive features that we noticed was the ability to start a game on the PS Vita, then continue where you left off on your PS3. This is of course using “cloud-saves.” Sony also announced “Cross-Play” which allows games to be played between players on both the PS Vita and PS3 consoles.
Currently, there are 80 titles in development. Titles such as – Little Big Planet, Wipeout, Modnation Racers, and Uncharted. A good starting line up, Sony! Now, let’s try and keep our information safe and your servers online, k?
The Sony PlayStation Vita will be available in time for the 2011 holiday season, and will sell for $249 (USD) / €249 (EUR)/ ¥24,980 (JPY), with the 3G/WiFi model selling for $299 (USD) / €299 (EUR) / ¥29,980 (JPY). No word yet on an AT&T subsidy, or costs for a 3G data plan.
Update: North American release date is February 22nd, 2012
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IT’s ABOUT TIME – HP Slate alive and kicking
HP has announced the Slate 500, a Windows 7 tablet aimed at enterprise users.
“The new HP Slate 500 Tablet PC is designed specifically for business, enterprise and vertical customers looking for the mobility of a tablet, the familiarity of Microsoft Windows 7 and the ability to run custom or corporate applications”.
It comes equipped with:
* A 1.86GHz Intel Atom Z540 processor
* 2GB of RAM
* An 8.9 inch multi-touch display with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution
* A rear-facing 3 megapixel snapper and a front facing VGA camera
* HD video playback with HDMI output
* WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity
* 64GB storage
* Up to 5 hours battery life
Pricing for the HP Slate Tablet PC is $799 U.S., and includes the HP Slate Digital Pen, HP Slate Dock, and HP Slate Portfolio.
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Nike’s auto-lacing shoes – Rufus hinted to us all in 1989
Nike’s looking to make our future a better place with some auto-lacing sneakers. I for one, won’t protest as I still have to recite the following to make it happen:
“You take one lace and make a loop.
Take the other lace and make another bunny ear.
Fold one under the other and there you go!
Tied shoes.”
It looks like Nike filed for the patent in 2009 which shows off an automatic lacing system. The shoes appear to exhibit a charging system/lights, in addition to the lacing component. Now, now, don’t go start jumping up and down just yet…We all know that not all patent applications lead to a real product. BUT I am hoping this one comes to fruition.
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