Rockchip-Based Tablet Displays 3D Without Glasses
Here's a real shocker: 3D is taking over another product category. With cinemas, televisions and even PC gaming already caught up in the 3D hype, Rockchip is now demonstrating a prototype tablet that does 3D as well. The interesting twist is that, much like the forthcoming Nintendo 3DS, the Supernova X1 3D doesn't require any 3D glasses. It's the first actual tablet with 3D support, but the good news is that the 3D effect can be turned off on command. It will probably have to be looked at from a direct angle
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Genius Intros Navigator 905BT Bluetooth Mouse With "Flying Scroll" Technology
Looking for a travel mouse, anyone? With the school season in full swing, there's a good chance you'll be needing a mouse to tote around to class, and if you use your notebook as your main workhorse, you certainly don't want to rely solely on the trackpad when back at your dorm room. Genius has a new mousing device out now with a rather unique twist; there's a bundled Stick-and-Go mount that allows users to easily affix the mouse to a laptop, and the "Flying Scroll" technology allows users to whisk through web
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Blockbuster Reportedly Nearing Bankruptcy, Hopes For A Miracle
Well, we can't all act surprised at the same time. For years now, Blockbuster has been dwindling in importance. The store was once the face of movie renting, and now it's the face of what used-to-be. Ever since Netflix stormed onto the scene with a more convenient method of renting DVDs, Blockbuster has been declining. Stores have started to shut down, and even Blockbuster's attempts to mimic Netflix never really worked out. And once Netflix launched their Watch Instantly streaming service, the final nails began
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Wireless Rates Down 50% Since 1999; 40% Use Mobiles Primarily
There's some interesting findings coming from a new report on the wireless industry in America this week. The analysis, which was published by the Government Accountability Office and is pointed at the U.S. Government, found that four major network operators control 90% of the entire U.S. wireless market. That's a huge chunk, and it looks even stranger when you consider that 60 mobile virtual network operators also operate in this space. 90% goes to 4 carriers (T-Mobile USA, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint);
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Netgear Introduces NeoTV 550 And 350 Media Players, New Powerline Gear
Sony just recently jumped into the Media Player sector with a new N100 network box, and now an industry mainstay is coming out with another rival: Netgear just debuted the NeoTV 550 and NeoTV 350 HD Media Players. Both of these players play back multi-media stored locally at up to 1080p, with the 550 offering support for files stored on SD cards, USB hard drives and even files on Blu-ray. It supports 7.1 channel audio, but there's no internal storage space to speak of. The 350 is mostly the same but without
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Blockbuster Reportedly Nearing Bankruptcy, Hopes For A Miracle
Well, we can't all act surprised at the same time. For years now, Blockbuster has been dwindling in importance. The store was once the face of movie renting, and now it's the face of what used-to-be. Ever since Netflix stormed onto the scene with a more convenient method of renting DVDs, Blockbuster has been declining. Stores have started to shut down, and even Blockbuster's attempts to mimic Netflix never really worked out. And once Netflix launched their Watch Instantly streaming service, the final nails began to sink into Blockbuster.
According to the LA Times, Blockbuster is preparing to file for bankruptcy next month. The company has already had some close calls in the recent months, but debt holders agreed to hold back as the company made last ditch efforts to turn things around. According to the report, execs from the company and senior debt holders met this past week with six major movie studies to "discuss their intention to enter a pre-planned bankruptcy in mid-September."
Unlike Circuit City, which simply folded and now fails to exist save for an online port, Blockbuster will still try to right the ship post-filing. Reportedly, they will use their borrowed time to restructure debt, but exact plans beyond that aren't yet known. Whatever happens, we've all seen this fall coming. After dominating for so long, Blockbuster never has kept pace with more nimble rivals. And these days, that kind of lallygagging simply won't pay off.
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Rockchip-Based Tablet Displays 3D Without Glasses
Here's a real shocker: 3D is taking over another product category. With cinemas, televisions and even PC gaming already caught up in the 3D hype, Rockchip is now demonstrating a prototype tablet that does 3D as well. The interesting twist is that, much like the forthcoming Nintendo 3DS, the Supernova X1 3D doesn't require any 3D glasses. 
It's the first actual tablet with 3D support, but the good news is that the 3D effect can be turned off on command. It will probably have to be looked at from a direct angle in order to see the 3D effect, but we're assuming that may be tweaked for multiple views once it leaves the prototype stage. A formal debut is expected at IFA, and hopefully a price and release date will follow. No specifications were announced, but it should be quite the video player once it goes on sale.
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Netgear Introduces NeoTV 550 And 350 Media Players, New Powerline Gear
Sony just recently jumped into the Media Player sector with a new N100 network box, and now an industry mainstay is coming out with another rival: Netgear just debuted the NeoTV 550 and NeoTV 350 HD Media Players. Both of these players play back multi-media stored locally at up to 1080p, with the 550 offering support for files stored on SD cards, USB hard drives and even files on Blu-ray. It supports 7.1 channel audio, but there's no internal storage space to speak of. The 350 is mostly the same but without support for external Blu-ray drives, and while a price isn't listed for it, the 550 will go for $219.
In the meanwhile, Netgear's also introducing a slew of new PowerLine home networking kits, with low-end to high-end units available. Those are all detailed below, but don't expect them to ship before November.
NeoTV 550
Product Overview:
Bring all your digital media to your TV. Play movies, music, and photo collections stored on your networked devices (such as PC,
Mac, and network attached storage). The NeoTVâ„¢ 550 also provides easy access to fi les stored on your USB drives and SD cards.
• Plays your digital movies in full high defi nition 1080p and stunning Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound
• Automatically scans your networked and local devices, and organizes your movies, music, and photos
• Live Browsing provides easy and fast access to your media collection
• Built-in SD card slot for convenient access to personal photos and videos (AVCHD™ compatible)
• Compatible with a wide range of media fi le formats including Blu-ray™ playback, menus, navigation and BD-Live™¹
• Delivers your movie sound tracks in HD 7.1 surround sound
• Improved video and audio navigation using cover art instead of fi le names
• Remote with shortcuts for quick selection and ease of use
- Source: Directly access your networked and local devices
- Audio: On-the-fl y language selection
- Subtitle: Display subtitles and change appearance
1 Blu-ray experience requires an external USB or eSATA Blu-ray drive.
NeoTVâ„¢ 550
Ultimate HD Media Player
NTV550
AV SERIES
Powerline AV 500 Adapter Kit
Product Overview:
The NETGEAR Powerline AV 500 Adapter Kit extends your Internet access to any electrical outlet for the most demanding applications.
It offers easy, plug-and-play setup and provides faster speeds for the most demanding applications. Perfect for connecting HDTVs,
Blu-rayâ„¢ players, DVRs, PCs and game consoles to your home network and the Internet.
PUSH-AND-SECURE
CONNECTION
MULTIPLAYER
GAMING
ENERGY
SAVING
STREAMING
MULTIMEDIA
MULTIPLE
HD STREAMS
SPEED
500
GIGABIT
CONNECTION
• Extend your network - Extend Internet access throughout your home to any electrical outlet for desktop PCs, gaming consoles
and set-top boxes
• Gigabit-fast wired connections - Speeds up to 500 Mbps enable applications such as streaming mulitmedia, multiplayer gaming,
and multiple HD video streams
• Plug-and-play - Sets up in minutes, no need to confi gure or install software
• Push-and-Secure - Secures the network connection with the touch of a button, no need to remember passwords
• Pick-a-Plug - Automatically tests the connection at any electrical outlet to ensure the highest possible performance
• Energy saving features - Power on/off button, automatically powers down when not connected or not in use, disable LEDs,
packaging manufactured with at least 80% recyclable material
• Expand your existing Powerline network - Backwards compatible with Homeplug AV including NETGEAR Powerline AV 200
Powerline AV 500+ Adapter Kit
Product Overview:
The NETGEAR Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Kit extends your Internet access to any electrical outlet for the most demanding
applications. It offers easy, plug-and-play setup and provides faster speeds for the most demanding applications. Perfect for connecting
HDTVs, Blu-rayâ„¢ players, DVRs, PCs and game consoles to your home network and the Internet. An extra fi ltered power outlet ensures
you will have space to plug in a power strip for all your home offi ce or home theater devices.
SPEED
500
PUSH-AND-SECURE
CONNECTION
MULTIPLAYER
GAMING
ENERGY
SAVING
STREAMING
MULTIMEDIA
EXTRA
OUTLET
MULTIPLE
HD STREAMS
GIGABIT
CONNECTION
• Extra Outlet - Noise–fi ltered power outlet for additional devices
• Extend your network - Extend Internet access throughout your home to any electrical outlet for desktop PCs, gaming consoles
and set-top boxes
• Gigabit-fast - Speeds up to 500 Mbps enable applications such as streaming mulitmedia, multiplayer gaming, and multiple HD
video streams
• Plug-and-play - Sets up in minutes, no need to confi gure or install software
• Push-and-Secure - Secures the network connection with the touch of a button, no need to remember passwords
• Pick-a-Plug - Automatically tests the connection at any electrical outlet to ensure the highest possible performance
• Energy saving features - Power on/off button, automatically powers down when not connected or not in use, disable LEDs,
packaging manufactured with at least 80% recyclable material
• Expand your existing Powerline network - Backwards compatible with Homeplug AV including NETGEAR Powerline AV 200
Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit
Product Overview:
Extends a high speed Internet connection to any power outlet1
• Perfect for connecting HDTVs, Blu-ray™ players, DVRs, PCs and game consoles to your home
network and the Internet
• Compact design with push-button security
• Just plug into any electrical outlet
NETGEAR Green
• Automatically powers down when not connected or not in use
• Disable LEDs to help save energy
• Packaging manufactured with at least 95% recycled materials
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Wireless Rates Down 50% Since 1999; 40% Use Mobiles Primarily
There's some interesting findings coming from a new report on the wireless industry in America this week. The analysis, which was published by the Government Accountability Office and is pointed at the U.S. Government, found that four major network operators control 90% of the entire U.S. wireless market. That's a huge chunk, and it looks even stranger when you consider that 60 mobile virtual network operators also operate in this space. 90% goes to 4 carriers (T-Mobile USA, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint); the other 60 carriers fight for that final 10%. Sounds like something else we've heard about lately...
The report also found that cellphone pricing on plans has fallen a whopping 50% since 1999, but we aren't so sure that apples are being compared to apples here. Today, people use far less minutes, which are drastically cheaper now than they were. But texting, messaging and mobile data use has risen dramatically, and we're guessing that the average cell user still pays more now than they did in 1999, when they were far less likely to even own a smartphone, let alone pay for a dedicated data plan.
Of course, coverage has improved since 1999 as well, and today the entire industry generates over $150 billion in annual revenue. That's a booming market, and it's not exactly slowing down. The data found that there are currently around 285 million U.S. wireless subscribers, and here's the real kicker: nearly 40% of those households rely primarily on wireless devices to communicate. The landline may not be dead just yet, but it's halfway in the grave for sure. Check out the link below for more fun facts about the current state of our wireless industry.
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Genius Intros Navigator 905BT Bluetooth Mouse With "Flying Scroll" Technology
Looking for a travel mouse, anyone? With the school season in full swing, there's a good chance you'll be needing a mouse to tote around to class, and if you use your notebook as your main workhorse, you certainly don't want to rely solely on the trackpad when back at your dorm room. Genius has a new mousing device out now with a rather unique twist; there's a bundled Stick-and-Go mount that allows users to easily affix the mouse to a laptop, and the "Flying Scroll" technology allows users to whisk through web pages or documents in eight directions all through the scroll wheel.The Navigator 905BT isn't the most compact mouse we've ever seen, but that's probably best if you're looking for added comfort and ergonomics. The Bluetooth-enabled mouse connects to any Mac or PC and boasts a 10 meter working range, 1600dpi sensor, and a dedicated power switch for conserving battery life. The $32.99 price is also quite reasonable, and it's available now via Amazon, NewEgg and a few other e-tailers.
GENIUS LAUNCHES WIRELESS LASER MOUSE WITH BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
Fast-tracking, trendy Navigator 905BT mouse offers comfort, accuracy and convenience
MIAMI (August 26, 2010) – Genius (www.geniusnetusa.com), a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced a new addition to the company’s extensive line of mice, the Navigator 905BT mouse that connects instantly to any PC or Mac that is Bluetooth enabled. The new mouse includes Genius’ innovative ‘Flying Scroll’ technology for scrolling web pages or documents in eight directions all through the scroll wheel.
The Navigator 905BT’s Bluetooth EDR 2.0 gives the user a 10 meter working range and 1600 dpi resolution for accurate cursor tracking and speed. The Navigator 905BT also includes the Stick-N-Go mount that allows users to attach the mouse to a notebook or laptop, creating an ultra portable mouse. A complimentary Norton Symantec 60 day free trial is included in the CD driver to prevent the user’s notebook from virus attack and firewall breach. Now available in royal ruby and cold silver, the Navigator 905BT mouse is attractively priced at MSRP USD $32.99.
Features:
* Sporty design with Bluetooth EDR 2.0
* 1600 dpi sensor for precision cursor control
* Innovative ‘Flying Scroll’ for eight way scrolling
* Stick-N-Go mount for convenient portability
* Norton Symantec 60 day free trial
* Power switch for extended battery life (two alkaline batteries included)
Sales/Purchase:
The new Navigator 905BT mouse starts shipping in August 2010. Interested shoppers can go to New Egg.com, Amazon.com, www.geniuseshop.com, Tiger Direct, Buy.com or for more information on the entire line of Genius products and other retailers and distributors please visit: http://www.geniusnetusa.com/.Â
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