VIZBOX.tv Leading Internet Entertainment

Sunday, May 29th 2011, saw the successful launch on VIZBOX.tv a new website leading the way in internet entertainment. With a live video broadcast, viewers watched in as the website was switched on for the very first time. What followed was an hour of entertainment with a Q&A session from viewers around the world.

"The launch was a fantastic success, with 1,000 views in the first hour alone" [Dave Cryer, Founder].

VIZBOX.tv brings together a superb mix of content producers, who are very passionate about the videos they produce. It is often the case that good quality content gets lost amongst the thousands of videos published every day. Now visitors can view trusted content all in one place and discover channels that they may never have known existed. The variety of content is awesome, with tech reviews, in-depth tests, comedy, music and vlogging, there is certainly plenty to choose from.

The future is bright for VIZBOX.tv too, with many new channels planned over the coming months. "Each new channel is scrutinised to check it meets our expectations. It is very important that the content quality is good and either informative, entertaining, or both" [Dave Cryer, Founder].

All of the content producers involved like to interact with their viewers. This is a great way to get involved and feel part of the VIZBOX community. On the website you will find a 'Live Events' section, where every week you can join in and pose text & video questions to the hosts. The live events will be very interesting indeed with a different subject matter every week. Be sure to come along for the ride!

VIZBOX.tv Launched Sunday 29th May 2011

Come and join us in this live video broadcast for the launch of VIZBOX.tv

The event starts at 7:30pm BST and all are welcome. You will get the chance to meet all involved and pose questions. The VIZBOX.tv website will go online at 8pm - enjoy :)

VIZBOX.tv Launched Sunday 29th May 2011

Come and join us in this live video broadcast for the launch of VIZBOX.tv

The event starts at 7:30pm BST and all are welcome. You will get the chance to meet all involved and pose questions. The VIZBOX.tv website will go online at 8pm - enjoy :)

GUMDROP RELEASE MUCH ANTICIPATED IPAD 2 CAS

The Drop Series iPad 2 Case from Gumdrop specifically conforms to the shape of the Apple iPad 2 and offers multi-layer protection, making it one of the toughest and most durable cases on the market. The case features rigid plastic protection on the inside and shock absorbing rubber on the outside.

This iPad 2 case features a uniquely replaceable, snap-on integrated screen for maximum protection. This is no "peel-and-stick" membrane, but rather a durable sheet of touch-sensitive plastic that truly performs and protects.

"There are a lot of ruggedized cases coming to market for the iPad 2, but most of them look pretty clunky and are really hard to put together," says Tim Hickman, CEO of Gumdrop Cases. "We made sure we had a unique design and went a step further to include the world's first replaceable touch screen shield. If it gets scratched, you can pop in a new one without having to go buy a new case!"

The Drop Series  ruggedized case for the iPad 2 is designed to take a few knocks and prevent scratching while it's in your sack or while using it. Integrated port covers that stay firmly in place allow you safely take your iPad to the beach, on the trail, or even to a 4 year old's birthday party!

Are you Visibly Smart? Asus Competition

ASUS UK, alongside partner Intel, has announced the launch of the 'Visibly Smart' short video competition; a celebration of the creative strength in British filmmaking and a chance for talented teams to win a video commission from ASUS UK as well as their own N Series notebooks. 

The Visibly Smart video competition invites moving-image makers from across the UK to create a 2 minute piece of work that commends being Visibly Smart, reflects the ASUS global ethos (Inspiring Innovation, Persistent Perfection) and cleverly incorporates an innovative feature of the N Series range of notebooks. 

All entries will be uploaded onto the ASUS consumer portal (Here) from 20th June 2011 where the public will be invited to engage through comments and voting. 

Everyone that votes or comments on the videos will be entered into a prize draw to win an N Series laptop for themselves. The visionary team behind the winning video will each receive an N Series laptop (up to 4). What's more, the talented filmmakers will be profiled on ASUS' global website and commissioned to create a video for ASUS UK later in 2011/2012. 

For a more detailed brief about the campaign please visit TechInStyle

Click here for FAQs about the campaign and for details on how to upload your own video

Father & Son app, go live on app store.

MEDL Mobile is a leading mobile development studio with a track record of App Store hits such as Boxhead: The Zombie Wars - a game with nearly 1,000,000 players around the world. But when the team was hired by a father and son with an iPhone dream to create the game, "Fruit Blast", the initial launch didn't go to plan.  The game, which features a fruit-throwing monkey who splats the user's screen with bananas, apples and pears, had all the mechanics of a hit. However, the app never broke through to the top of the App Store. Unflustered, the father/son team recruited family members, friends and colleagues to help tear the game down to it's core elements - and then worked with MEDL to build it back up better and stronger than before.  The result is Fruit Blast 2.0 - with all new graphics, new controls, new animations, a connection to Apple's Game Center, and a host of new features and fun.  "This whole process has been an amazing experience for my son Parker and I." said Mark Lewis. "It's a real world opportunity to teach him about following your dreams, learning from your mistakes, and not giving up on success."  The essence of the game remains the same. A crazed monkey throws fruit at the player, who uses the accelerometer to aim fruit blasting weapons and destroy the flying fruit before it splats all over the screen. But the team analyzed and improved every aspect of the game - from the initial load and help screen - through to the in-game purchases that allow a user to acquire bigger and better weapons.  "I can't wait for feedback from the current users." said Jon Rockmore, a Project Manager from MEDL Mobile. "We stayed true to what the game's fans loved. But we were given a lot of latitude to push the game in every way that made sense."  Fruit Blast will be made available for the first 10,000 downloads for free on the iTunes App Store.  MEDL Mobile is a mobile app incubator, developer, aggregator and marketer. MEDL develops custom native apps for iPhone, iPad and Android for entrepreneurs, corporations, ad agencies and consumer brands.

Dell announces new thin(ish) notebook

Dell today introduced the XPS 15z laptop one of the thinnest 15-inch PCs on the planet[ii], and the first in a series of new thin and powerful products from Dell to come this year. With the XPS 15z, everyone from mobile warriors to students owners now have everything they need to work hard and play hard in one stunning package. 

A leading-edge combination of uncompromising power and stunning design, the XPS 15z offers 2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, optional 15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) display for superior entertainment and web-browsing experiences, a backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness and up to eight hours of battery life - all housed in a luxurious, eye-catching and elegantly crafted case that is less than an inch thick. 

The XPS 15z is the first in a series of upcoming thin Inspiron- and XPS-branded products that deliver the ultimate blend of style and performance so you can pursue your personal passions. 

"The XPS 15z delivers uncompromising performance in our most beautifully designed laptop yet," said Sam Burd, vice president of Dell's Consumer and Small/Medium Business product group. "It delivers all the must-have features -- from next-generation Intel Core i processors for incredible performance to optional full HD screens that are up to 50 percent brighter than standard displays - all in a stunning form factor that makes it one of the thinnest 15-inch PC on the planet." 

"The XPS 15z provides a glimpse into a series of visually stunning and powerful systems coming soon to our consumer and small-to-medium-business product portfolio," said Steve Felice, president of Dell's Consumer and Small/Medium Business group. "We're committed to introducing next-generation products that help people pursue their personal and professional passions." 

Less Mass, More Appeal 

A technology package perfect for pumping out spectacular, media-rich office presentations or watching the latest award-winning movies, the XPS 15z includes 2nd generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, a brilliant 15.6-inch WLED display with a Full HD option that has almost two times the HD resolution of standard HD displays, NVIDIA graphics with 3DTV play capabilities[iii], built-in WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0 and a backlit keyboard. 

Despite its incredibly slim exterior, the XPS 15z delivers uncompromising performance, including NVIDIA discrete graphics with Optimus technology that automatically switches to power-saving integrated graphics under reduced workloads, helping the battery last longer on coast-to-coast flights and for movie marathons. In addition, it offers ample hard drive storage and a slot-loading DVD +/- RW drive for watching the latest movies or burning music to a disc. And the optional Full HD (1080p) display brings HDTV-type quality to the laptop screen. 

Advanced wireless features make XPS 15z your go-to device from the road or the living room. Built-in Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity ensure it's fast and easy to connect with e-mail, websites, Skype and Facebook from almost anywhere[iv]. For at-home entertainment, the optional Intel Wireless Display[v] feature enables videos and photos to be streamed wirelessly from your XPS 15z to an HDMI-equipped TV. And with the exclusive Dell Stage user interface, it's easy to access personal content such as music, photos and videos. 

At first glance, the XPS 15z design, with its clean aluminium exterior, appears to float above the surface, and the polished, brushed finishes with sophisticated accents add to a luxurious appearance. 

Priced from £899 including VAT and shipping, the XPS 15z, like all XPS computers, is designed and built from the ground up to provide a premium computing experience with the best materials, technology, performance and reliability Dell offers. 

Availability: 

The XPS 15z is available today from Dell's global online stores, including www.dell.co.uk in the United Kingdom, with retail availability to follow shortly. 

Detailed Information: 

- Thin (0.97"/24.68mm) laptop PC with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium; aluminium and mag-alloy enclosure 

- 2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 Dual Core processor choices 

- Standard HD or optional Full HD (1920x1080) WLED display 

- Fast NVIDIA graphics options[vi]: 

- NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M with 1GB graphics memory 

- NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M with 2GB graphics memory 

- Includes NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology; NVIDIA 3DTV Play technology 

- 4GB up to 8GB DDR3[vii] 1333Mhz memory[viii] options 

- Fast 7200RPM hard disk storage, up to 750GB 

- Built-in Slot load DVD +/- RW (reads & writes to CD/DVD) 

- Backlit, Chiclet-style keyboard with adjustable brightness 

- Optimized touchpad 

- Built-in Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity 

- Intel Wireless Display-ready 

- Up to 8 hours of battery life with 8-cell battery 

- USB 3.0 (2), USB/eSATA with PowerShare, HDMI 1.4, Mini Display-Port, Gigabit Ethernet and audio connectors 

- Built-in 9-in-1 media card reader 

- Built-in 1.3MP HD Webcam with dual array digital microphones and stereo speakers 

- Dell Stage software for fast access to content like music, videos and photos 

- Dimensions: Height: 0.97" (24.68mm) / Width: 15.15" (384.85mm) / Depth 10.25" (260.37mm); Weight: starting at 5.54lbs (2.51 kg) 

Logitech introduce new range of accessories

Logitech is today unveiling a line of iPad and Android-based tablet accessories that enable you to make the most of your tablet, no matter how or where you use it. Whether you want to catch up with friends on Facebook, post quick updates to your blog or send an email or share you favourite music – Logitech has the perfect tablet accessory. Please find further information on today’s launches below:

 

Logitech Keyboard Case: £89.99

· Exclusively for iPad 2 users who need a keyboard on the go

· Doubles up as stand

· Sleek aluminium cover with military-grade, high-density padding

· Intuitive keyboard layout and improved keystrokes for comfortable typing

Logitech Wireless Speaker: £89.99

· Eliminates cables

· Rich, full stereo sound from up to 50 feet away from your iPad or Android tablet

· Rechargeable battery that lasts for up to 10 hours

· Easy Bluetooth wireless setup

Logitech Tablet Keyboard: £49.99

· Keyboard-and-stand combo

· Tailored versions for iPad and Android tablets

· Designed to travel easily

· Can be used on your desk, lap or anywhere within 30 feet of your table

· Quick setup with Bluetooth wireless

TuneWiki Launches New Social Music Player

TuneWiki announced that its new Social Music Player, launching today on the Android platform, offers the most expansive set of features ever seen in a mobile music player. In its simplest form, users can enjoy the new player to listen to music while viewing synchronized lyrics.  For those looking for deeper and more social engagement, TuneWiki also offers an extensive and immersive set of discovery features new to music services, including the ability to create a unique and personalized music profile that can be shared with their friends.

 

TuneWiki’s Social Music Player, with a completely re-designed user interface, continues to offer its award-winning feature for real-time, subtitled lyrics that are displayed while users listen to their music.  Lyrics are instantly translated into more than 40 languages, maintaining TuneWiki’s role as the global lyrics resource for music lovers.  Users can still seamlessly connect to other streaming radio apps such as SHOUTcast™, music videos, on-demand services, and TuneWiki’s best-selling music game, Lyric Legend.   Users can now also download the beta version of a new desktop application on TuneWiki that provides synchronized lyrics and the ability to sync music from a desktop library to a mobile device.

 

Creating the ultimate destination for music discovery, the new Social Music Player allows TuneWiki users to view and sample songs that others are listening to around the world through Song Maps or by exploring the geo-specific Top 50 charts.  Users can find their friends on their social network of choice, or discover and follow like-minded music fans through the Song Maps feature.  These friends or music fans then become a user’s ‘Muse,’ and the music that a Muse listens to is automatically deposited into a SongBox within the app that becomes the central location for song recommendations.  As a user’s network of Muses grows, so will his or her ability to discover new music.

 

Additionally, users will have the unique ability to discover more music from their favorite or newly discovered artists by seeing not only the songs they own by these artists, but also the songs they don’t--with the opportunity to then immediately sample, purchase or view a music video for that song.  The newly designed company website recreates the mobile experience on the web so users can watch music videos with lyrics, view their profile, find and follow Muses, and add or edit lyrics to songs.

 

“In today’s digital age, there are many different ways for people to enjoy music, and we want all of these users to have a place where they can come together as a community,” said Larry Goldberg, CEO of TuneWiki. “Our new player builds upon the engaging listening experience that has excited TuneWiki fans for years by adding the ability to discover new songs and artists enjoyed by others, creating a comprehensive listening and social environment not found in any other music application.”

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NVIDIA Introduces New GeForce GTX 560 GPU

GTX 560 is Perfect Companion for Upcoming Summer Blockbuster PC Games Featuring Support for NVIDIA PhysX, Surround, and 3D Vision Technologies

NVIDIA today introduced the GeForce® GTX® 560 GPU, the latest addition to the company’s Fermi architecture-based product family, which brings amazing performance and enhanced features such as NVIDIA® PhysX®, 3D Vision™, SLI® and Surround™ technologies to this summer’s hottest PC games. 

Starting at £149, the GeForce GTX 560  joins its big brother, the previously launched GTX 560 Ti GPU, in delivering an awesome gaming experience in its price class for games running at 1080p, the world’s most popular gaming resolution, according to Valve’s Steam Hardware and Software Survey.

NVIDIA today also released beta GeForce R275 drivers. They bring increased performance and enhanced functionality to a broad spectrum of PC games, including 3D Vision support to Duke Nukem Forever, PhysX support to Alice: Madness Returns, and Surround support to Dungeon Siege III.

 

Highlights of GeForce R275 Drivers:

· Performance boost across a variety of games, including Crysis 2 (6%), Bulletstorm (15%), and Portal 2 (8%)

· NVIDIA Update technology now includes SLI profiles

· Improved desktop scaling experience with new user interface and features

· Improved resizing experience for HDTVs

· More than 525 3D Vision gaming profiles, including new additions for Portal 2, Duke Nukem Forever, Age of Empires Online, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Dungeon Siege III, among others

· New 3D Vision Photo Viewer with Windowed Mode Support

· Support for more than 65 3D Vision Ready displays, including desktop monitors, notebooks and projectors.

 

The GeForce GTX 560 GPU is available starting today from the world’s leading add-in card partners, including ASL, Asus, Colorful, ECS, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Innovision 3D, Jetway, Leadtek, MSI, Palit, Point of View, PNY, Sparkle, Zotac and others. GeForce R275 drivers are available directly from www.geforce.com or from the driver download page on nvidia.com.

 

For an in-depth look at the GTX 560, and to view a special video with footage from this summer’s hottest PC games of the year, please look here

 

To download GeForce GTX 560 product photographs, please visit the NVIDIA Flickr page located here