An Xbox 360 laptop?! | ¡¿Un Xbox 360 portátil?!

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It’s a portable device, but it doesn’t come with Windows or Ubuntu or any other computer operating system. This one is unlike any other I’ve seen before. Currently, there is no laptop that lets you play Xbox 360 games, except this one done by Ben Heck. He transformed one of the newer Xbox 360 console models into a portable version on the mentioned device. It has all of the features you see on any 360 such as with built-in ethernet port, 2 USB ports and some more. It also comes with  built-in Wi-Fi, a digital pushbutton volume control and lots of air holes. Watch the video to see this device in action. Source: New Xbox 360 Portable Revision 5 [http://benheck.com/07-01-2009/new-xbox-360-portable-revision-3] via TechEblog [http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/new-xbox-360-portable-unveiled].

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Es un dispositivo portátil, pero no viene con Windows o Ubuntu o cualquier otro sistema operativo computarizado. Este no es como cualquier otro que haya visto antes. Actualmente, no existe ningún ordenador portátil que les permita jugar juegos del Xbox 360, con excepción de este hecho por Ben Heck. Él transformó uno de los modelos más nuevos de la consola Xbox 360 a una versión portátil del dispositivo mencionado. Tiene todas las características que se ven en cualquier 360 como un puerto Ethernet incorporado, 2 puertos USB y unas más.  Cuenta también con una Wi-Fi incorpoarada, un botón de control de volumen digital y un montón de agujeros de aire. Vean el vídeo para ver este dispositivo en acción. Fuente: New Xbox 360 Portable Revision 5 [http://benheck.com/07-01-2009/new-xbox-360-portable-revision-3] via TechEblog [http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/new-xbox-360-portable-unveiled].

Coke & Pepsi: Friends on Twitter? | ¿Amigos en Twitter?

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Twiiter has become more than just a simple internet tool for personal and entertainment purposes. It has become an important piece of communication even during tough times. People around the world, especially in Afghanistan and Iraq, have used the service to tell us their stories with short messages in real-time. It had previously caught the attention of celebrities such as Oprah, Shaq, Ashton Kutcher, and Larry King. But recently, two well-known companies seem to respect each other. They’ve sent messages to each other. While we may never to see MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann as a follower on Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly’s profile, at least you can now see Pepsi and Coke as friendly rivals.

The founder of AmnesiaBlog (@eunmac) started this experiment as he calls it by sending an initial Dear @pepsi and @cocacola, why not end the cola wars and follow each other? message. It wasn’t the only one both companies were going to receive. Next, users started to re-twitter the why not follow each other on Twitter and be friends message to Pepsi and Coke’s Twitter accounts. A few hours later, Coke said hello to Pepsi on Twitter with the message: @eunmac Iain, I think that’s a fine idea. A gracious (but competitive) hello from Coca-Cola, @pepsi. ^AB. Some hours later, Pepsi replied with: Helloooo @CocaCola and @eunmac! Can rivals and tweeps coexist? We’re willing to find out. .

Is this the start of rival companies becoming friends in this new era of social networking? Microsoft and Linux just became friends a few days ago. This is not a public relations stunt. I’m really happy to see this going on. What a TwitterHug! Happy July 4th!

Source: Coke says “Hello” to Pepsi on Twitter. A brand first? [http://amnesiablog.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/end-the-twitter-standoff-between-pepsi-and-coke/]. Tweeps [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tweeps], Tech Crunch: Microsoft and Linux Hold Peace Tweets [http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/03/microsoft-and-linux-hold-peace-tweets/].

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Twiiter se ha convertido en algo más que una simple herramienta de Internet para fines personales y de entretenimiento. Se ha convertido en una pieza importante de la comunicación, incluso durante tiempos difíciles. Personas en todo el mundo, especialmente en Afganistán e Iraq, han utilizado el servicio para contarnos sus historias con mensajes en tiempo real. Ya ha capturado la atención de celebridades como Oprah, Shaq, Ashton Kutcher y Larry King. Pero recientemente, dos conocidas empresas parecen respetarse mutuamente. Se han enviado mensajes. Mientras que quizás nunca lleguemos a ver a Keith Olbermann de MSNBC como seguidor en el perfil de Bill O’Reilly de Fox News, al menos pueder ver ahora a Pepsi y a Coca-Cola como rivales amistosos.

El fundador de AmnesiaBlog comenzó este experimento como él lo llama por el envío de un primer mensaje Dear @pepsi and @cocacola, why not end the cola wars and follow each other? (Estimados @pepsi y @cocacola, ¿por qué no poner fin a la guerra de las sodas y se siguen entre sí?). No fue el único que ambas empresas iban a recibir. A continuación, usuarios comenzaron a re-twittear el mensaje why not follow each other on Twitter and be friends (por qué no siguen en Twitter y se hacen amigos ) a las cuentas Twitter de Pepsi y Coca-Cola. Unas pocas horas más tarde, Coca-Cola le saluda a Pepsi en Twitter con el mensaje: @eunmac Iain, I think that’s a fine idea. A gracious (but competitive) hello from Coca-Cola, @pepsi. ^AB (@eunmac Iain, creo que es una buena idea. Un amable (pero competitivo) saludo de parte de Coca-Cola, @pepsi. ^ AB). Unas horas más tarde, Pepsi respondió con: Helloooo @CocaCola and @eunmac! Can rivals and tweeps coexist? We’re willing to find out. (Holaaaa @Cocacola y @eunmac! ¿Pueden coexistir rivales y “tweeps” -seguidores en Twitter- ? Estamos dispuestos a averiguarlo).

¿Es este el comienzo de empresas rivales convirtiéndose en amigos en esta nueva era de redes sociales? Microsoft y Linux se hicieron amigos hace unos días. Esto no es un truco de relaciones públicas. Estoy muy feliz de ver que está ocurriendo esto. ¡Qué Twitter-abrazo! ¡Feliz 4 de julio!

Fuente: Coke says “Hello” to Pepsi on Twitter. A brand first? [http://amnesiablog.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/end-the-twitter-standoff-between-pepsi-and-coke/]. Tweeps [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tweeps], Tech Crunch: Microsoft and Linux Hold Peace Tweets [http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/03/microsoft-and-linux-hold-peace-tweets/].

Video Games Live: 12 shows in July | 12 shows en julio

From/De: Video Games Live

VIDEO GAMES LIVE PREPARES FOR 12 BIG SHOWS IN JULY

Special Performances and Special Guests to Compliment Record Breaking Tour

Highlights Include Performances with the National Symphony Orchestra at WolfTrap, 3 Day Gaming Event in Winnipeg a Special Blizzard Performance with the Houston Symphony and the Return to Comic Con with the San Diego Symphony

LOS ANGELES, CA – July 3, 2009 – The worldwide phenomenon Video Games Live (recently enshrined in the Guinness Book of World Records) is proud to announce 12 performances throughout the month of July.  Each show will be unique and many will be highlighted by special performances, conventions and/or special guests.  Video Games Live has grown tremendously over the past 5 years of touring and currently has over 60 shows planned around the world for 2009.

Some July tour highlights include a special 3 day gaming event in Winnipeg with the Winnipeg Symphony (July 6 – 8).  The 3 day event includes 2 unique show performances and a half day festival event with Future Shop including a major Guitar Hero competition, special industry Q&A panel, video game cover bands, prize give-a-ways and more.

On July 10th Video Games Live is honored to once again be performing with the National Symphony Orchestra.  After 2 very successful sold out shows at the Kennedy Center in 2007, this time around they are headed to the 6,500+ seat WolfTrap Filene Center for a day of family fun and entertainment.  The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) will be on hand supporting Video Games Live and passing out important industry facts and information to attendees.  Very special guests will include Civilization creator Sid Meier and the original Civilization IV vocalist Ron Ragin.  Also joining the show is legendary game composer Grant Kirkhope who is best known for his scores for Donkey Kong Country, GoldenEye, Banjo & Kazooie, Perfect Dark & Viva Pinata.

Namco Bandai: SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny [PSP] – Pictures & Videos

Ivy vs Siegfried – Part 1

Ivy vs Siegfried – Part 2

Lizardman vs Sophitia – Part 1

Lizardman vs Sophitia – Part 2

Raphael vs Cassandra

Seong Mi-Na vs Taki

Setsuka vs Mitsurugi

Eidos: Batman Arkham Asylum – Dev Diary #1- Inside The Asylum

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Batman Arkham Asylum: Inside The Asylum

Developer Diary #1

Friday 3rd July/… With the soon to be released Batman Arkham Asylum having wowed the crowds at E3, the anticipation is continuing to build before release.

In the first developer diary, take a look inside the asylum while Rocksteady gives you the lowdown on all things Batman.

Capcom: Resident Evil: The Dark Side Chronicles – Jul.03.2009 Trailer

New Google Toolbar with advanced translation feature | La nueva Barra Google con función de traducción avanzada

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Google recently launched the latest version of its Toolbar for Internet Explorer (and soon for Firefox). Among its most outstanding features there is one that makes translations (though not perfect ones) almost instantly to 40 languages. Google has had this feafure before, but not like it works now. Usually, users visit Google’s translation site in order to write the URL (internet address), select the language theywant to translate it to, and then wait for the test to appear to read it. If you’ve had previous versions of Toolbar, you just had to click at the Translate icon to do it. Google, however, wasn’t completely satisfied.

On this particular occasion , this new update makes it even easier. After starting IE along with the new Google Toolbar, you’ll see a bar on top of the page of each page indicating the language it has been written and if you wish to read in another language. After making your choice, you’ll notice the only thing that changes is the text. The page and its images remain instact. Google will keep translating the pages of the web site you are at until you visit another site.

There are also two additional versions of this Toolbar. One of them comes with My Location to facilitate your search for a place to go around your area. And if you are familiar with Simplified Chinese (the one language used in mainland China and other countries), there is a customized version of  the Toolbar just for you (Google 工具栏简体中文版).

For some of you, using the latest Toolbar will seem like magic. It really does. If only Google could translate text within images in the near future or make perfect translatios. Download the new Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer at http://toolbar.google.com.

Source: Toolbar, now with advanced translation [http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/toolbar-now-with-advanced-translation.html]. Google Toolbar Labs: Google Toolbar with My Location & Google Simplified Chinese Toolbar (Google 工具栏简体中文版) [http://toolbar.google.com/labs/intl/en/#tbbrand=].

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Google recientemente lanzó la más reciente versión de su Barra (Toolbar) para Internet Explorer (y pronto para Firefox). Entre sus funciones más sobresalientes se encuentra una que realiza traducciones (aunque no perfectas) casi al instante a 40 idiomas. Google ha tenido esta función antes, pero no como funciona ahora. Usualmente, los usuarios visitan el sitio de traducción de Google para que luego escriban la URL (dirección en Internet), seleccionen el idioma al que quieran traducirlo,  y esperen por el texto a que aparezca para leerlo. Si han tenido versiones previas del Toolbar, solo han tenido que hacer clic en el icono de traducción para realizarlo. Google, sin embargo, no estaba completamente satisfecho.

En esta ocasión, esta nueva actualización lo hace aún más simple. Luego de iniciar IE junto con el nuevo Google Toolbar, verán una barra en la parte superior de cada página indicando la lengua en que ha sido escrita y si desea leerla en otra lengua. Luego de hacer su selección, se darán cuenta que lo único que cambia es el texto. La página y sus imágenes se quedan intactas. Google seguirá traduciendo las páginas del sitio web de las que están hasta que visiten otro sitio.

También hay otras dos versiones de esta barra de herramientas. Una de ellas viene con My Location (Mi ubicación) con el fin de facilitarle su búsqueda de un lugar a donde ir alrededor de su área. Y si están familiarizados con el chino simplificado (la lengua que se usa en la China continental y en otros países), hay una versión personalizada de la barra de herramientas sólo para ustedes (Google工具栏简体中文版).

Para algunos de ustedes, el uso del más reciente Toolbar parecerá arte de magia. De veras que sí. Si solo Google pudiese traducir texto dentro de las imágenes en un futuro próximo. Descarguen el nuevo Google Toolbar para Internet Explorer en http://toolbar.google.com.

Fuente: Toolbar, now with advanced translation [http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/toolbar-now-with-advanced-translation.html]. Google Toolbar Labs: Google Toolbar with My Location & Google Simplified Chinese Toolbar (Google 工具栏简体中文版) [http://toolbar.google.com/labs/intl/en/#tbbrand=].

Capcom: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite – Triumvirate of Sands DLC

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Some people may be getting the day off today because of the 4th of July here in the US. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing new to play. At least Capcom is giving users something to download and enjoy. If you are already playing Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Capcom wants you to know you can get the Triumvirate of Sands DLC for … free. There will be more quests to download, too. Read the following message below for more info.

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Algunas personas pueden estar recibiendo el día de hoy, porque el 4 de julio aquí en los EE.UU. Pero eso no significa que no hay nada nuevo para jugar. Al menos Capcom está dando algo a los usuarios para descarguar y disfrutar. Si ustedes ya están jugando Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Capcom quiere que usted sepan que pueden obtener el contenido descargable Triumvirate of Sands … gratis. Lean el siguiente mensaje para más información (en inglés).

From/De: Capcom

Before you take off for the holiday weekend, we just wanted to let you know that there is a brand new free quest for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite available today. All you have to do is load up the game on your PSP, and then click Download at start menu. You’ll need a wireless connection to connect, and you’ll go to the bonus page. From there you can hit download to grab your new quest.

In this new quest, Triumvirate of Sands, you’ll have three monsters to take on out in the desert – a Daimyo Hermitaur, Tigrex, and Plesioth! Yikes! But it’s well worth it as you stand a chance to make 12300z! If you want to see a video clip of what quest looks like head on over to http://www.capcom-unity.com/ and check out Snow’s blog.

And remember, this is all free! Expect new quest to hit every Friday in the upcoming months.

Have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July Weekend!

Cheers,
Capcom PR Team

Firefox 3.5: New browser stats | Nuevas estadísticas del navegador

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It only took a day for Firefox 3.5 to get on the US & global stats. StatsCounter results show Mozilla’s newest browser is taking on the competition now with over 2% of downloads in the US and about the same worldwide. While Microsoft is still in the overall lead with its three combined versions of Internet Explorer at 60% around the world and 55.8% in the US, Mozilla’s Firefox browsers (verions 3 and 3.5) are in second place with 31.8% in the US and 30.7% globally. Take a look at the following press release and chart for more info about the other browsers.

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Solo le tomo un día a Firefox para que entre a las estadísticas estadounidenses y globales. Los resultados de StatCounter demuestran que el nuevo navegador de Mozilla está compitiendo ahora con más de 2% de descargas en los EE.UU. y casi lo mismo a nivel mundial. Aunque Microsoft está en la delantera con sus tres versiones combinadas de Internet Explorer con 60% alrededor del mundo y 55,8% en los Estados Unidos, los navegadores web Firefox de Mozilla (versiones 3 y 3.5) están en segundo lugar  con 31,8% en América y 30,7% globalmente. Echen un vistazo al siguiente comunicado de prensa y al gráfico para más información acerca de los otros navegadores.

From/De: StatCounter

Firefox 3.5 Fast Out of Blocks

Boston and Dublin (Ireland): Thursday, 2nd July, 2009: Firefox 3.5 has rapidly gained over 2% of the US browser market since its launch Tuesday according to web analytics firm, StatCounter. This brings Firefox’s usage of the US browser market to 31.8% according to StatCounter Global Stats.

Browser version breakdown: http://gs.statcounter.com/#browser_version-US-daily-20090701-20090701-bar.
Combined browser breakdown: http://gs.statcounter.com/#browser-US-daily-20090701-20090701-bar.

“The fastest version yet of Firefox has certainly sprinted out of the blocks with 2.06% usage in the US in a short time,” commented Aodhan Cullen, CEO, StatCounter. “This latest addition boosts competition for Microsoft Internet Explorer in the browser market wars.”

StatCounter says that globally Firefox 3.5 has also hit the ground running with 1.95% usage. All Firefox usage globally is 30.7%.

Microsoft IE combined (IE 6, 7 and 8 ) continues to lead with 60% of the global browser market and 55.8% in the US. Google’s Chrome has a 2.9% usage in the US and similar globally (2.87%).

Global browser breakdown: http://gs.statcounter.com/#browser-ww-daily-20090701-20090701-bar.

Data is based on an analysis of 180 million page views (42 million from the US) for the 1st July 2009 collected from the StatCounter network of over three million websites.

StatCounter, which provides free website traffic analysis, is one of the largest web analytics companies in the world monitoring in excess of ten billion pageloads per month.

Other regional and country breakdowns can be viewed at: http://gs.statcounter.com.

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