OnLive has officially launched in the UK

Streaming game firm OnLive has officially launched in the UK, bringing its cloud-hosted gaming method to PCs, Macs and TVs, with tablet and phones support in the pipeline. Around 150 titles are accessible for UK gamers at launch, with a unique offer creating the initial just £1, and either per-title or subscription offers are offered.  UK gamers can select the £6.99 per month OnLive PlayPack Bundle software, which contains over a 100 titles. Meanwhile, BT broadband and BT Infinity subscribers will get three months of access to the PlayPack Bundle free. For those not opting for the PC/Mac software package consumer, the OnLive Video game Technique hardware – which plugs into a TV – is priced at £69.99 and will be supplied with the wireless controller.

Source: SlashGeaear

Apple to unveil iPhone 5 on 4th Oct?

No official word on this yet, but Sources close to the situation say 4th of Oct 2011 is the day Apple will hold a big media event where Apple's new CEO Tim Cook is expected to unveil the new iPhone 5. The site's sources went on to say that the next generation iPhone will be available for purchase "within a few weeks"of the announcement, though All Things Digital acknowledges that the exact date of its unveiling is still subject to change.  We'll  keep you posted.


Source: All Things Digital

Facebook users not happy with the new changes

So Facebook made changes to users page layout by introducing new features and many of its users are not happy about it.

The news feed no longer appears in just chronological order but is displayed based upon factors as which friends you interact with most and which friends' posts have the most comments and "likes" on them.

 Developer Mark Tonkelowitz said in a post on Facebook blog that the idea is to help people who may not log in to the site all the time find the best content, not just the newest.

“When you pick up a newspaper after not reading it for a week, the front page quickly clues you into the most interesting stories. In the past, News Feed hasn’t worked like that.  Updates slide down in chronological order so it’s tough to zero in on what matters most.
Now, News Feed will act more like your own personal newspaper. You won’t have to worry about missing important stuff. All your news will be in a single stream with the most interesting stories featured at the top. If you haven’t visited Facebook for a while, the first things you’ll see are top photos and statuses posted while you’ve been away. They’re marked with an easy-to-spot blue corner.”

If you check Facebook more frequently, he said, you'll see the most recent stories first.

Facebook also introduced new feature called  "Ticker," a bar on
right side of the home page that stream friend's activity real-time.

Facebook said: “Ticker shows you the same stuff you were already seeing on Facebook, but it brings your conversations to life by displaying updates instantaneously. Now when a friend comments, asks a question or shares something like a check in, you’ll be able to join the conversation right away. Click on anything in ticker to see the full story and chime in – without losing your place.”

The problem with the Ticker at the moment is that when a friend interacts with a non-friend (say, likes or comment the status update of someone you're not friends with), clicking on that activity will show the original post.

Tonkelowitz's blog post said the Ticker "shows you the same stuff you were already seeing on Facebook." But, Wednesday morning, clicking on a few items there seemed to show updates and other posts by non-friends, even when those users' privacy settings appeared to make their posts private.

In the past users complained every time changes are made by Facebook and threaten to leave the site but then eventually learn to live with.  But this time may be a bit interesting since Google rolled out its rival social networking site, Google+ and many unhappy user are threating to leave and join Google+ if things aren't changed back.  Well, Time will tell.

Blackberry Curve 9360

RIM released another member of it's Curve family this month.  The Blackberry Curve 9360 will be available from carriers on the 28th September. The Curve 9360 is sporting a full QWERTY keyboard, 5MP, BlackBerry 7 and more.

Keep reading for the full press release.

T-Mobile announces the BlackBerry Curve 9360

Today, T-Mobile announced the upcoming availability of the BlackBerry Curve 9360, which combines powerful new BlackBerry features with an attractive price point. The new BlackBerry smartphone will be available in two stylish color finishes - black and merlot. Running the latest BlackBerry 7 operating system and utilizing the powerful BlackBerry 7 Webkit-browser, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 provides an intuitive smartphone experience, perfect for those who depend on their smartphone to keep their personal and work lives organized. The new BlackBerry Curve is designed to address a large and important segment of the global mobile phone market where customers are looking to upgrade their existing feature phone or existing BlackBerry Curve with an affordable, easy-to-use, full-featured and socially-connected smartphone.

Encased in a sleek package, including a wide 2.4-inch screen, full QWERTY keypad and navigation track-pad, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 is ideal for efficient mobile communications. The new smartphone is also equipped with essential smartphone features such a 5-megapixel camera with flash, video recorder and Wi-Fi connectivity for voice and data for a premium smartphone experience. The next generation BlackBerry Curve smartphone delivers the world's best mobile communications and social experiences with the latest release of BBMTM (BlackBerry® Messenger) pre-loaded and now extends the real time BBM experience to a range of other apps, such as Foursquare, allowing users to easily interact with each other from within the ‘BBM connected' app.

The BlackBerry Curve 9360 is expected to be available in an exclusive pre-sale for T-Mobile business customers beginning today, Sept. 21. The smartphone will be available in the black color finish at T-Mobile retail stores and at select dealers and national retailers nationwide starting Sept. 28 and is expected to be available in an exclusive merlot color finish starting Oct. 12.

Google+ open to all

Google has opened up its Google Plus social network to everyone after testing it with a limited audience for 12 weeks. Check it out .Google+

The ecobutton

A computer power saving device that aims to reduce your PC power usage. You simply press the eco button when you are away from your desk and your computer is put into the most efficient energy saving mode available called 'ecomode'.  It then records how many carbon units and how much power and money you have saved by using the ecobutton.

For more info see ecobatton website

Logitech Wireless Solar Powered Keyboard

The Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 is a solar powered keyboard that powers itself whenever there’s light, even indoors. It charges through its integrated solar panel — no power bricks or charging cables needed and it stays charged for at least three months in total darkness. It also features a solar power app lux meter to help you get the necessary light, making it easy to get at-a-glance information about battery levels. It even alerts you when you need more power.

Beats Mixr Headphones

Dr Dre has teamed up with producer and DJ David Guetta for a new set of headphones aimed at DJs. The Beats Mixr Headset has been designed entirely with DJs in mind, with a compact form factor and ear cups that can swivel 180 degrees for both portability and listening to the live audio while mixing.


Coming in October to the UK, the new headphones feature many of the audio properties of their stable mates, but take into account loud, high noise environments, such as a club, a recording studio or "on the street" (presumably in New York, where you can't hear yourself think sometimes).
David Guetta himself had major input with the headset's creation: "The process of creating the Beats mixr headphones was completely collaborative between me and Beats by Dr. Dre," he said.
"Our vision was to create the perfect world class headphone for DJs and music lovers alike and the outcome is truly amazing! I use headphones every day in the studio and every night at gigs, so I know how important the difference in quality is and want to share that.
"The sound is better than anything I’ve experienced before because it doesn’t distort no matter what volume I am playing music at. They’re easy to travel with because they’re so light and compact. I can’t wait to start using them when I’m DJing, creating music or just when I’m listening to music on the move."

The Beats mixr will be available in the UK in white or black for around £250.

PlayBook update coming October

RIM has promised a big update for its PlayBook tablet in October. The update wil include the long promised native email, calendar, and contacts as well as the Android App Player which will allow PlayBook users to access hundreds of thousands of Android apps.

Hopefuly RIM will be able to deliver as all of these were promised for "the summer."

In addition, RIM has promised improved BlackBerry Bridge support, enhanced Web browsing, and the launch of a BlackBerry Video store that would offer TV shows and films that can be viewed on users' TVs powered by the HDMI port on the PlayBook.

HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio

HTC's latest smartphone, the HTC Sensation XE, boasts the integration of Beats Audio technology; a faster processor than its predecessor, the HTC Sensation, and improved battery life.
The Beats Audio technology combines Beats by Dr. Dre headphones with specially-built software that overlays a sound profile to ensure that the music you listen to is tuned specifically for the headphones. HTC claims that this makes audio crisper and clearer and gives it a fuller bass. The in-ear headphones have a remote control so you can pause, play or skip through tracks and answer and end calls while the phone stays in a pocket.

HTC Sensation XE will be available across Europe From late September.