Angry Birds Toons

Rovio is coming out with a show. The name is Angry Birds Toons.  The premiere date is currently set for March 16. Take a look:

I love the Angry Birds games, but I think they're trying to get to much out of it. Really? A TV show and a movie, based on a fun little game? What do you think? Will you watch Angry Birds Toons?

Instagram passes one-hundred-million downloads

Instagram announced that it has passed it's one hundred millionth download. In comparison, Twitter hit two hundred million as of end of last year (2012). I, personally, am not an Instagram user. I don't see the need for annoying filters that ruin perfectly good pictures, but that's just me.

Do you use Instagram?

Sony announces an official PlayStation app for iOS and Android and PS4

Once this app hits the App Store and Play Store, this will offer a second screen experience to the PS4. Yeah, you read right, the PS4. First let's look at the PS4, then the official app!

Sony last night finally unveiled it's PlayStation 4. The PS4 runs a 8-core X86 processor, enhanced PC GPU, and 8GB of high speed memory.

Next, there's the controller. The PS4 will use Sony's new Dual Shock 4 controller with a touch pad, share button, light bar, and headphone jack. The light bar allows a camera on the PS4 to measure how far away a player is.

As for features, Sony listed a TON in their Power Point, so here's a few fan favorites from iDownloadblog.

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• The new DualShock 4 controller connects to an included light bar, which can identify players and their movements via a 3D camera. No one is calling it Kinect-like yet, but it sounds like it serves a similar purpose.
• The PS4 has a low-power state that auto-saves games. If you have to step away from your console, just tap the power button. Then when you return, you’ll find your game right where you left it. Sony says “long console boot times are a thing of the past.”
• And the system can download games and other content in the background too, even with the power off. So no more annoying game-stopping system updates. Likewise, this also means that downloadable titles can be played as you’re downloading them.
• Social is a huge aspect of the PS4. You can upload videos of your gameplay, while playing, watch other games being played, and even invite a friend to remotely play on your system.
• And it can learn your likes and dislikes. “Long-term vision is to reduce download times to zero… if we know enough about you we know what game you’ll purchase next and can download it in the background.”
• Gaikai technology lets you see what games your friends are playing, share screenshots and videos in-game, and take over their controller. It also allows owners of the PS Vita to remotely play the PS4 from their handheld devices."

After all of that was announced Sony brought some game developers on stage. They showed some demos of their games. They all said they used live action video, but it doesn't look that way. Take a look at some of the videos:

The new device never actually made an appearance. So the question everyone is asking is, what does it look like?? Sony's event was two hours long, and it never made a live appearance, or even a picture! I think the reason is because the PS4 is still in the very early stages of development, and Sony wanted to announce their device before Microsoft does. This also explains why Sony didn’t announce any pricing details, or availability, outside of ‘Coming Holiday 2013.’

Now, on to the PlayStation App.

Here’s Sony’s press release on the app (via Engadget):

“A new application from SCE called “PlayStation®App” will enable iPhone, iPad, and Android based smartphones and tablets to become second screens. Once installed on these devices, users can, for example, see maps on their second screens when playing an adventure game, purchase PS4 games while away from home and download it directly to the console at home, or remotely watch other gamers playing on their devices.”

Here's iDownload Blog on the story:

"The concept sounds pretty cool. Not only would it be handy for in-game maps and dashboards—which you normally have to pause gameplay to see—but it’d be nice to be able to purchase and download games from your phone while out and about.

Unfortunately, there’s no mention of being able to actually play games on your smartphone or tablet yet. But I’d assume that they’d like to keep that feature exclusive to their PS Vita handheld console, which they talked about quite a bit yesterday.

It’s not known at this time when PlayStation App will become available, or whether it will cost anything, but we should hear more closer to the PS4 release. Sony says that its next-gen gaming system will be ready in time for the holidays this year."

So, what do you think? Will you be updating from PS3 or PS2 to a new PS4?

Plants VS Zombies FREE on iOS today only

The title says it all! For today only Plants VS Zombies has gone FREE on all iOS devices! Grab your iPhone, iPod, or iPad and download it today!

New iPad Mini 2 concept

These new concept photos of the back of an iPad Mini 2, shows that the iPad Mini 2 could be made in several colors. Take a look!

"The Pixel", Google's new Chromebook

Google yesterday introduced it's newest Chromebook, the Pixel. It features a 12.85 inch screen, 2,560 by 1,700 pixel screen. Google says that this is "the highest pixel density (239 pixels per inch) of any laptop screen on the market today.”  In Comparison, a Mac Book Pro features a 13 inch screen with a 2,560 by 1,600 pixel screen (220 pixels per inch). The new Chromebook features a touchscreen made of Gorilla Glass, unlike Apple's. The 'Pixel' features a 5 hour battery, and according to Google, the Pixel’s chassis is made from an anodized aluminum alloy that features hidden vents, invisible screws and the stereo speakers “seamlessly tucked away beneath the backlit keyboard.”  Like the other Chromebooks, it runs Chrome OS, not Android. Google is in a rather strange position, having two softwares that run off of Linux. They said that they're not sure whether or not the two will merge in the future. 

When you get a Pixel it also comes with twelve free GoGo Inflight Internet passes and one terabyte of free Google Drive cloud storage for three years. The new device is priced for $1,299 for the WiFi only device, and $1,499 for a LTE model. Google's Pixel is set to ship next week and is currently accepting pre-orders via the Play Store.

What do you think? Will you buy a Pixel?

New iWatch concept is non-modern

We have been hearing a lot about Apple's new rumored iWatch. Most concepts show a modern design, but these concept pictures show a more in modernized design. Take a look!

Spotify soon to offer completely free streaming?

Spotify is talking to several artists looking to make their streaming service completely free! This could be seen as an early stage to the streaming service that Apple is reported to be working on. The Verge has more on this story:

"Spotify, the popular music subscription service, is due to meet in the coming weeks with its major counterparts in the record industry to renew their licensing agreements.

The Verge has learned that managers at Spotify are expected to ask for substantial price breaks from the music labels as well as the rights to extend its free pricing tier to mobile devices."

As far as Apple's reported streaming service, last we know, Apple is at a standstill.

Are you a paid Spotify member yet, or do you still buy all your music from iTunes?

Apple was hacked, update out!

Apple has released a statement confirming that a few of their employees computers were hacked. They have already pushed out an update for consumer's Macs to make sure that they don't get hacked.

What if iWatch is actually the Apple TV...

People think Apple will this year will introduce both a smart watch, and their own TV. What if the iWatch is actually the iTV? You do 'watch' a TV! What do you think? Am I over thinking it?

UPDATE: EA and Gameloft President's Day Sale!

UPDATE: here's a website with a list if all of EA's deals!

http://dailydeals.eamobile.com/mcs/publish/3161/45071?utm_medium=sales&utm_source=IAM_IANC&utm_campaign=PresidentsDay


President's Day means two things: no school or work, and sales! App Developers have already started their President's Day sale for this year. Many apps from EA and Gameloft have gone on sale for 99¢. It would take all month to find all the deals, so here's a few fan favorites! It has not been confirmed how long these sales will last, but since it's a President's Day sale, expect them to be gone Monday. Anything you want, get now, as we probably wont see another sale until Easter.

Take a look at the new onE Puck coaster!

People are constantly looking for the next big thing. Some think it's solar power charging of your phone, some think it's a case that's a battery. These people thought it was a coaster. This new coaster allows you to charge your phone, with power from your beverage! Hot or cold, just set your drink down on it and it will harness power from the heat/cold of your beverage. How quickly your device charges depends on how hot/cold your drink is. If you would like to pre-order one, you will need to pay $115 USD. Don't expect to see it at your door soon though, as the estimated shipping date is in March 2014. The developers say that "This is only the beginning". What do you guys think? Will you spend the money on an accessory you won't get for a year?

EA and Gameloft President's Day Sale!

President's Day means two things: no school or work, and sales! App Developers have already started their President's Day sale for this year. Many apps from EA and Gameloft have gone on sale for 99¢. It would take all month to find all the deals, so here's a few fan favorites! It has not been confirmed how long these sales will last, but since it's a President's Day sale, expect them to be gone Monday. Anything you want, get now, as we probably wont see another sale until Easter.

• Tetris for iPad $0.99 (was $2.99)
• Dead Space for iPad $0.99 (was $9.99)
• Battlefield: Bad Company 2 for iPad $0.99 (was $9.99)
• Real Racing 2 HD for iPad $0.99 (was $6.99)
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit for iPad $0.99 (was $4.99)
• Monopoly for iPad $0.99 (was $9.99)
• RISK: The Official Game for iPad $0.99 (was $6.99)
• Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition for iPad $0.99 (was $9.99)
• The Game of Life for iPad $0.99 (was $6.99)
• Flight Control HD for iPad $0.99 (was $4.99)
• Mirror’s Edge for iPad $0.99 (was $9.99)
• SimCity Deluxe for iPad $0.99 (was $6.99)
• Monopoly Millionaire for iPhone $0.99 (was $2.99)
• Need for Speed Undercover for iPhone $0.99 (was $2.99)
• FIFA Soccer 13 by EA Sports $0.99 (was $6.99)
• Need for Speed Most Wanted $0.99 (was $6.99)
• The Amazing Spider-Man $0.99 (was $6.99)
• Gangstar Rio: City of Saints $0.99 (was $6.99)

I'm baaaack!

I took a very extended break from this blog, but I'm back!! I will continue to keep you up-to-date on all the latest in the technological universe! Check back often!!