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Friday, June 13, 2008

Show #85



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Tech Headlines [Koby] (Computers, Cameras, Cell Phones, Big News)
  • Apple Announces 3G iPhone (not released until July 11th)
    • 3G speeds (average about 2x that of current data speeds on the iPhone)
    • GPS
    • All previously discussed iPhone 2.0 features
      • Exchange, Cisco VPN, WPA2 Enterprise, etc
    • 8GB ($199) and 16GB ($299) versions
    • iPhone now largely subsidized by AT&T with 2 year contract.
    • Apple also announced MobileMe ("Exchange for the rest of us")
      • This service will replace their .Mac service
      • You will be able to upload photos from your iPhone
      • You will also be able to do contact/calendar syncing over-the-air and to the PC/Mac contact/calendar management software (Outlook on PC, iCal on Mac)
    • All of this comes out on July 11th so we're still a month out. This will also be the date that the iPhone/iTouch 2.0 firmware is released.
    • To find out more about the iPhone 2.0 firmware, you can Powersearch on our website, as we have discussed it in great detail in the past.
Tech Picks [Derek] (Software, Hardware, Websites, Reviews)
  • Syncplicity
    • Multiple-Computers
    • Back Up
    • Multiple Versions of Files
    • Flash File Browser Interface
    • Google Docs
    • Free for NOW!
    • ~$20/mo for the unlimited plan
  • VLC on the iPhone / Touch
    • Available only for donors to the ZodTTD.com
    • Eventually a free public release will be available
  • DINAJ (Do I Need a Jacket?)
    • Ha ha! This made me laugh!
    • Don't type too much!
  • SearchMe (Visual Search BETA)
    • Flash Based
    • Graphical
    • Currently: Small Index
  • ScribbleLive
    • Live Blogging Made Easy
    • IFRAME into your own site
  • Toluu
    • Shows what you read / share with others, as Caleb puts it, "You can see what your friends actually read and it helps you discover new things to read"
    • Interview with founder/developer Caleb Elston
Gamer's Corner [Steven] (Conferences, New Developments, Game Reviews) (leave me some time damnit :P - will do)
  • Neverwinter Nights 2 New Expansion
    • Storm of Zehir: Focused on Shapeshifting Yuan-ti
    • Overland maps
    • Streamlined conversation windows
    • Revamped alliance mechanism and reputation
    • Party actions will affect the in-game economy
  • Slapping made Fun
  • Gamefly opens Austin Distribution Center
    • Services 7 states: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico.
    • Now focus has turned from turnaround to availability
  • Wow Arena Season 4 to Debut June 24
    • Explain Arena's (post level 70, against other people only, deathmatch, extremely fast, totally gear dependent)
    • Allow's serious gear progression for people who like to just kill other people rather than AI driven monsters
    • Season's allows for standing reset, assignment of titles, and ultimate rewards
    • Season 2 gear will now be available for honor purchase by the masses


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