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LIVE 8 webcasts available in China

AOL has agreed to license the rights to broadcast the LIVE 8 concert to a Chinese Internet media company.  The company plans to webcast the concert to an estimated 20 million viewers on its website http://qq.com, for free a few days after the event takes place this Saturday, July 2. 

AOL will be streaming the concert on its website http://www.aolmusic.com on July 2.  They will also be archived on the site as well.

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PalmSource announces new licensee

  Although PalmSource won’t release a name, they have announced that they have signed a new Tier 1 licensee.  This new licensee apparently is one of the top five global handset providers.    Let’s see….Nokia, Motorola, LG, Sony Ericcson, and who’s the other one?

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XM Satellite Radio to Broadcast LIVE 8

The nation's leading satellite radio service, XM Satellite Radio, will broadcast LIVE 8 performances from around the world. This Saturday, July 2, XM will carry LIVE 8 concerts from London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, and Philadelphia. XM personalities will be covering the events live on location. Broadcasts will begin at 9 am. ET on XM Channel 200 (London and Paris) and XM Channel 201 (Berlin, Rome, and Philadelphia).

~Considering I'm about 20 minutes from where LIVE 8 will be held in Philly, I guess I should go, support the cause, and take some pics, huh? Maybe blog right from the event on my Treo 650? ~

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NBA Live 06 Promo

During the televised NBA Draft, a 60 second promo of NBA Live 06 was shown.  Take a look at some HDTV screenshots from TeamXbox:

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Nextel to test High-Speed Wireless Internet

Nextel has announced that they will test a high-speed wireless internet technology in the Washington, D.C. area.  For at least six months, the test will take place in D.C., Arlington, Bethesda, Alexandria, and Reston but will not be commercially available.

"Nextel, which is expected to merge with Sprint Corp. later this summer, is testing the service over various devices, including laptops, desktops and handheld devices. The service, provided through San Bruno, Calif.-based IPWireless, will allow video streaming, online gaming and video conferencing; it is about as fast as cable modem service. The company plans to use airwaves in the 2.5 gigahertz frequency range, which are currently not used for cellular service."

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BBC to broadcast Live 8 in HDTV

In what is believed to be Europe's first public relay of high definition images, a 17 foot wide screen will carry the concert in high definition. 

Live BBC television coverage of the Live 8 event being held at Hyde Park on 2 July - as well as a host of international locations - will be broadcast to a special BBC high definition big screen for a potential audience of thousands at Cooper's Field in Bute Park in the city centre. source: INFOSAT

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1080p HDTVs unveiled for consumers

Today, Mitsubishi unveils the first consumer HDTVs that are capable of displaying 1080p (progressive).  Up until this point, consumer have only been able to purchase HDTVs that dispayed 1080i (interlaced). 

 

"The first model available, a 52-inch wide-screen rear projection set at $3,699, will arrive in stores nationally in the next two weeks. A few specialty 1080p products have already hit the market, but this new set and Mitsubishi's other 62-inch and 73-inch models due in the coming weeks — starting at $4,200 and $5,500, respectively — are aimed at the mass market." source: USAToday

 

The DLP HDTVs provide twice the resolution of current TVs that will allow even "super-sized 73- inch TVs" to deliver sharp pictures.  The sets will convert DVD video and all current TV and HDTV signals as well. Those lucky enough to attend the retailer's unveiling event will be able to watch 1080p footage of such films as Star Wars Episode III:Revenge of the Sith, Kill Bill, and Madagascar.

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PS3 price and production costs

Estimates of the PS3's price and production costs have been released.  The expected US retail price is $399 and the production cost is estimated at $494.  Predictions by Merrill Lynch Japan Securities used the price of individual components to come to the cost of $494.  It's expected that the Xbox 360 will lose around $75 per unit ($299 retail price and $375 cost). 

"Kutaragi suggested that Sony may not even want to mark the console down as much as is being predicted. "Whether consumers think a product is expensive or cheap all depends on the balance between its appeal and price," he commented to Japanese publication Toyo Keizai." source: gamesradar.com

Etch-A-Sketch on cell phones?

Ok..I'm not exacty sure who has been dying to play Etch-A-Sketch on their cell phone, but whoever has, they will get their opportunity....IF they live in the UK.  A company name In-Fusio has adapted the nearly 50-year old game for cell phones.  Cell phone carrier Orange, will offer the game for many of their phones. 

 

I bet you're just dying to know how to play, right?  Well, users will use their key pad in place of those unforgettable white knobs.  In-Fusio did manage to do one thing to improve the game....cell phone users will be able to save up to three of their drawings.  Unfortunately, users will not be able to shake the cell phone to make the drawing disappear, they will just have to press 0 and the phone will vibrate.

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Microsoft may license Xbox Software

Bill Gates hinted today that Microsoft may be considering the licensing of the software underlying the Xbox to outside companies in an attempt to increase the Xbox's market share. There is a possibility that they will offer the "basic software" for Xbox similar to the way they allowed other companies to install Windows operating systems on their computers. 

"Gates hasn't offered specifics about the kind of software or which companies would be involved. He also hasn't said whether the arrangement will involve manufacturers making products other than game machines, such as digital consumer electronics gadgets that combine PC functions with home appliances." souce: Associated Press

 

~Bill Gates is pulling out all the stops for the Xbox 360....it looks like he is determined to beat Playstation in this round~

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