WFN Lands New Tagline: A Great Day For Fishing Sep 26, 2009
Fishing Network Revamps Graphics, Web Site, Launches Consumer Sweeptakes ... On Sept. 28, viewers will see the fresh new look, created by Tantrum Design & Effects, with rebranded station IDs, lower thirds, and on-air promotion graphics using fishing imagery and network's trademark colors of orange, yellow and black. (Multichannel News)
Intel unites internet with TV Sep 25, 2009
" New chip For its part Intel is building a purpose-built system on a chip designed specifically for the web-connected consumer electronics market. It will be able to handle high-definition viewing, home theatre quality audio, 3-D graphics and bring net connectivity to the TV. Mr Kim urged the consumer electronics industry to embrace the new CE 3100 chip, code-named Canmore, in an effort to "create an ecosystem to enhance the viewer experience". The widget system is slated to be ready in 2009... (BBC News -- Technology)
Full Tilt Poker Pro Erik Cajelais Wins 2009 WSOPE Event 2 Sep 25, 2009
With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. Although virtual poker is legal where the games are hosted and played, it may not be legal where individual players are located. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Intel Technology, Processing Power Key to TV Revolution Sep 25, 2009
With its performance and high-resolution graphics capabilities, CE manufacturers and software developers now have a platform for real innovation ... 3-D, Advanced Graphics and More ... As consumer devices deliver more and more TV content, developers will need to blend together video, 3-D animation and rich graphics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ensemble Theatre's director to step down Sep 25, 2009
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Intel Unveils 45nm System-on-Chip for Internet TV Sep 25, 2009
It supports Internet and broadcast applications on one chip, and has the processing power and audio/video components necessary to run rich media applications such as 3-D graphics ... As TVs become more interactive, Adobe* Flash* is an important enabling technology to help content developers blend together video, 3-D animation and rich graphics ... Intel is working with Adobe to port Adobe Flash Player 10 to the family of Intel CE media processors to optimize the playback of graphics and H.264... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scientists Plan Against Asteroid Attacks Sep 25, 2009
New Scientist does not own rights to photos, but there are a available for use of articles and graphics we own the copyright to. Have your say. (Newsmax)
Intel Ports Linux Netbook OS to Desktops Sep 25, 2009
Pine Trail integrates a graphics processor inside the Atom CPU. Netbooks based on Pine Trail could appear next year. The beta of Moblin 2. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Nintendo to cut Wii price by 20 percent Sep 24, 2009
It has succeeded in broadening the gaming population by offering intuitive and easy-to-play games rather than focusing on life-like graphics like Sony and Microsoft. But Wii sales have tailed off in recent months and competition was set to get tougher after its rivals cut prices. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Intel demos Larrabee, security acceleration at IDF Sep 24, 2009
Intel Corp. demonstrated a working version of its first discrete graphics processor, Larrabee, at the ... Intel would not say when it plans to release Larrabee which is expected compete with graphics chips from AMD and Nvidia. (EETimes)
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009; Theme: "Game, it's so energetic!"; Exhibitions by 180 Individuals and Entities from 18 Countries and Regions, 758 Titles Registered in Advance Sep 24, 2009
In the Kids' Corner in Hall 8, trends in the evolution of game character graphics will be featured in a way that is easy for children to understand as well. Many events are being presented at the popular Kids' Corner for grade school children. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PGP Corporation Showcases Expanded Integration with Intel Corporation on Data Protection at Intel Developer Forum 2009 Sep 24, 2009
According to Intel, "Westmere is Intel's first 32nm processor, and historic in that it is the first-ever Intel processor to integrate graphics right into the processor's package.". PGP Corporation will be participating in today's IDF Panel: in Room 2009 at 1:05pm PT. Among other topics, the panel will focus on end-user deployment experiences of Intel AT, benefits of the technology and product/service roadmaps from supporting vendors. (PR Newswire)
How Xbox Can Help Fight Heart Disease Sep 24, 2009
Scarle modified a chip in the console so that instead of producing graphics for the game, it now delivers data tracking how electrical signals in the heart move around damaged cardiac cells. This creates a model of the heart that allows doctors to identify heart defects or conditions such as arrhythmia, a disturbance in the normal rhythm of the heart that causes it to pump less effectively. (Time.com)
AT&T PARK Science lesson for baseball Sep 23, 2009
They are just supplying the venue to Sportvision, the electronic innovator that put the yellow graphics on TV to show you when the umpire has blown a call and the electronic first-down markers on football broadcasts. PITCHf/x was developed by Sportvision in partnership with Major League Baseball Advanced Media to track each pitch with electronic lines on the screen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Microsoft previews digital TV update Sep 23, 2009
Chipmaker demonstrates Larrabee--the company's first discrete graphics processor in about 10 years--at the Intel Developer Forum ... AMD announces new Radeon HD 5800-series 3D graphics cards. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
Otellini: Intel to ship more SoCs than PC CPUs -- someday Sep 23, 2009
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Banks 'must restore public trust' Sep 23, 2009
Page last updated at 20:48 GMT, Tuesday, 22 September 2009 21:48 UK. Banks 'must restore public trust. (BBC News -- UK)
An online game for fans who want something simpler than Madden Sep 22, 2009
And while Madden features ultra-realistic 3-D graphics and complex playbooks, Quick Hit uses the relatively sparse graphics found in popular online casual games, the sort played by millions of office workers in their spare time. Privately held Quick Hit Football raised $13 million in venture funding to develop the game, which is currently being tested by several thousand football-loving volunteers. (Boston Globe)
Gaming milestone for Elite game Sep 22, 2009
Elite was released on 20 September 1984 for the BBC Microcomputer and was one of the first games to use 3D graphics. Many developers regard the title as the forerunner of many modern games and have described it as a "milestone". (BBC News -- Technology)
Training and Development Planning f... Sep 21, 2009
This includes documents, graphics, power point presentations, books, scheduling experts, arranging for mentors, and overheads. Another factor to consider is using a common template which all training instructors must follow when preparing materials. (Suite101.com)
Number of failed US banks hits 94 Sep 21, 2009
LATEST NEWS INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS CASE STUDIES AROUND THE WORLD THE CRISIS AND YOU IN AUDIO AND VIDEO. RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. (BBC News -- Americas)
Rockin' in the free world Sep 20, 2009
To be sure, plug-and-play games have been available at retail for years, but they usually are limited to games with lower-quality graphics and are not too complex ... "I think that games which are simple -- puzzle games, 'Pac-Man' -- will be downloaded or played plug-and-play, but I think that more complex games that require greater processing capability and graphics display will continue to appear on consoles." ... To be sure, plug-and-play games have been available at retail for years, but... (New York Post -- Business)
Nagravision Set-Top Guide Pops Into 3-D Sep 19, 2009
"It's a very unnerving experience when you use 2-D graphics in a 3-D environment. It breaks the illusion," Dreyer said ... "We were able to take 3-D video, throw our EPG [electronic program guide] on top of it, and evaluate the subtle differences for mastering graphics in 3-D," Dreyer said. (Multichannel News)
ARM Flexes Its Muscles, Sizes Up Intel Sep 18, 2009
"If you are going to do high-bandwidth things like video over wireless, you are going to need a high-performance part to handle all that, which this part does. Now, ARM doesn't do all the graphics, but their licensees do.". Intel may be cleaning house in the netbook space with Atom, but ARM is well equipped to match Intel in that space, he added. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Square Enix Brings STAR OCEAN THE LAST HOPE: INTERNATIONAL to Sony PlayStation 3 Sep 17, 2009
Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's dynamic real-time battle system, now featuring amazing graphics through Blu-ray Disc. Up to four characters can take part in battles simultaneously and party members can be switched mid-battle. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ESPN, NFL Campaign Honors Hispanics Sep 17, 2009
will integrate graphics and audio from ESPN Deportes' Spanish-language feed. More Content. (Multichannel News)
Dream Day Wedding Miami ... Sep 17, 2009
With impressive graphics and sound, stunning high-end backgrounds, sophisticated design and a relaxing classical soundtrack, players will have a bridal blast in this fun and romantic journey. Dream Day Wedding: Married in Manhattan is now available on the Apple App Store for $2. (IGN Wireless Games)
PC games of the future Sep 16, 2009
My comp ran most other games fine but when it was time to load Aion, I got a new graphics card just in case. And there's always Age of Conan in Direct x10 if one wants to push their systems boundaries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
OnLive Goes OnlineAnd It Could Kill the Game Console Sep 16, 2009
"It's about communications, graphics, audio, all moving toward creating an immersive experience." Much of his work has involved compression technology -- ways to break up and send audio or video in ever-smaller digital packages. Those schemes have always focused on delivering higher quality without hogging bandwidth rather than shortening lag time, or latency, as it's known in the sector. (FastCompany)
Rome Was Built In A Day, With Hundreds Of Thousands Of Digital Photos Sep 16, 2009
(June 10, 2009) Researchers have developed a new method for using computer graphics to simulate and render an accurate visualization of a lunar eclipse. The model uses celestial geometry of the sun, Earth, and moon. (Science Daily)
Researchers Using Parallel Processing Computing Could Save Thousands By Using An Xbox Sep 16, 2009
20, 2007) The Sony Playstation 3 (PS3), Xbox and Nintendo Wii have captivated a generation of computer gamers with bold graphics and rapid-fire animation. But these high-tech toys can do a lot more than just. (Science Daily)
Poor response Sep 16, 2009
Page last updated at 17:07 GMT, Tuesday, 15 September 2009 18:07 UK. Poorer countries 'need bailout help too. (BBC News -- Business)
The Dark Knight Battles Piracy Sep 16, 2009
Minimum Requirements:Windows XP 3 Ghz Intel single core or AMD equivalent 1 GB RAM (2 GB for Vista) Shader Model 3 NVidia 6600 or ATI 1300 or higher graphics card. Recommended Requirements:3 Ghz Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (Dual core) 2 GB RAM (3 GB for Vista NVidia 7900 GT or higher graphics card. (IGN PC Games)
How Cool Would That Be? Sep 16, 2009
Now I will admit that I have been beta testing the 922 for the past few months and other then the icons looking like iPhone graphics I have seen no indication that there is any plans to bring the AppleTV platform onto the 922. It could just be that Apple purchased the space on DishOnline. (Multichannel News)
HPs Got Your Hardware Right Here Sep 16, 2009
An ATI Radeon HD 4330 graphics card comes on-board ... 6-inch display boasting up to 300-nits brightness, with a 1 GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830 card powering graphics ... 3-inch BrightView display and offers a choice of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Core 2 Duo or AMD (NSYE: AMD) Neo dual-core processors and nVidia or ATI graphics card. (SmallBusinessComputing)
The Top Nettop? Sep 16, 2009
Indeed, the screen is so spacious and sharp it's a shame the silicon behind it is no better than the notoriously lame GMA 950 integrated graphics of Intel's 945G netbook chipset -- suitable for blackjack and Bejeweled but not fast-paced motion games (although DVDs and QuickTime 720p videos looked smooth), or for minor touch-ups but not in-depth image editing, let alone video editing ... The system racked up a rating of 1,687 (CPU 1,494; memory 2,375; hard disk 5,569; graphics 665) and 3DMark06... (HardwareCentral)
Oce Helps Customers Capture More Opportunities for Applications Requiring State-of-the-Art Digital Security Features Sep 16, 2009
Oce also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions. Oce employs around 23,000 people, with 2008 revenues of approximately $4. (PR Newswire)
Microsoft Zune HD (32GB Platinum) Media Player Sep 16, 2009
In some features, the graphics and pretty animations seemed to bog the software down on my PC. Scrolling through my library was a bit sluggish at times; I had to wait for album art to load fully before I could scroll down further. I also experienced some lag while switching between menus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Job creation Sep 16, 2009
Page last updated at 21:26 GMT, Tuesday, 15 September 2009 22:26 UK. Stimulus creating jobs in Tennessee. (BBC News -- Americas)
Xbox speeds up research results Sep 15, 2009
"Instead of pumping out stunning graphics, it's reworked; in the case of my research, rather than calculating the position of a structure and texture it's now working out the different chemical levels in a cell.". Real world computing. (BBC News -- Technology)
Eurozone is 'exiting recession' Sep 15, 2009
Page last updated at 11:07 GMT, Monday, 14 September 2009 12:07 UK. Eurozone is 'exiting recession. (BBC News -- Europe)
Lenovo Extends Touchscreens to Four-finger Input Sep 15, 2009
11 b/g/n wireless networking, an integrated webcam and Intel integrated graphics. Lenovo also launched the two-finger version of the ThinkPad X200 ultraportable laptop. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Germany's Hesse State Planning Portal Upgraded and Enhanced with Intergraph(R) SDI Technology Sep 15, 2009
It is based on a pilot project with InGeoForum and its partner, Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research. InGeoForum is an association for the promotion of the usage of geospatial technologies and development of spatial data infrastructures on a national and regional level in Germany. (PR Newswire)
New HP Mini Netbook Delivers a Big Visual Experience with NVIDIA ION Sep 15, 2009
NVIDIA ION graphics give the HP Mini 311 outstanding capabilities for a netbook ... The HP Mini 311 takes advantage of NVIDIA(R) ION(R) graphics to deliver a big visual experience with HD video, accelerated video editing, and support for casual gaming in a small, sleek package ... NVIDIA ION is a small but powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) that works together with a low-power CPU to generate exceptional performance for compact, energy-efficient systems. (PR Newswire)
HP shows off new ultra-thin PCs Sep 15, 2009
6 inches and Nvidia's Ion platform, which pairs Intel's Atom chip with an Nvidia graphics processor. It will also sell for $400. (India Times)
The '$300m' star trader defends bonus payouts Sep 15, 2009
Page last updated at 11:15 GMT, Monday, 14 September 2009 12:15 UK. Star trader defends bonus payouts. (BBC News -- Business)
Hot List Article: Intel Delivers Security and Manageability for Business PCs Sep 15, 2009
PCs with Intel vPro technology are designed with an advanced, energy-efficient package with 64-bit multi-core performance and 64-bit integrated graphics support. Organizations eagerly awaiting the launch of Windows 7 will find that the combination of Windows 7 Professional and Intel vPro technology brings increased PCs responsiveness while driving down management costs. (IntranetJournal)
Management shake-up coming at Intel Sep 14, 2009
All of Intel's major chip businesses, including its PC, graphics and server chips would fall under Maloney, while Dadi Perlmutter, the head of Intel's laptop chips, would now oversee engineering for all the chip divisions. Maloney, Intel's sales chief, is also considered to be one of the possible successor to Intel CEO Paul Otellini. (India Times, India)
Oce JetStream 1000 and Oce VarioPrint 6320 Ultra Systems Win MUST SEE 'EM Awards in Color and Monochrome Production Printing at Print 09 Sep 13, 2009
Oce wide format systems also recognized for compelling innovation in display graphics ... "Worth a Look" Winner Excels at Display Graphics Versatility ... The Oce Arizona 350 XT UV curable, oversized flatbed printer with Oce VariaDot(TM) imaging technology delivers near-photographic quality for virtually any large format display graphics application. (PR Newswire)
Entrepreneur sees future - on his iPhone Sep 13, 2009
The game features retro graphics that look like graph-paper sketches. It's 99 cents, and a free version called SketchDungeon Lite is available. (AZCentral -- News)
Ad Council and U.S. Army to Launch National High School Dropout Prevention Campaign Sep 13, 2009
Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact All rights reserved world wide 1996 - 2009 Moore Design Group. (Saint Louis Front Page)
Digital contacts could give you cyborg eyes Sep 12, 2009
"Using them for AR will be very hard. You need to know exactly where the user is looking if you want to render graphics that line up with the world, especially when their eyes saccade (jump around), which our eyes do at a very high rate.". Given that obstacle, we're more likely to see wearable augmented-reality eyeware in the form of glasses before a contact lens, MacIntyre said. (CNN -- Tech)
Changes at top of Morgan Stanley Sep 12, 2009
LATEST NEWS COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS CASE STUDIES AROUND THE WORLD THE CRISIS AND YOU IN AUDIO AND VIDEO. SHARED. (BBC News -- Americas)
Turtle Creek flood zone community fights back Sep 12, 2009
Graphics coordinator Crista Gollinger arrived at work on June 18 and thought it was her last day there. The door was open, she recalled, but what was left behind was debris debris that wasn t ours. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Adept Technology Selected by Leading Laser Converting Technology Provider as Robotics Partner Sep 12, 2009
LasX Industries to Showcase Fully Automated Laser Cutting System Featuring the Adept Quattro(TM) Robot and Adept ACE PackXpert(TM) Software At Print 09- 2009's Largest Global Graphics Communications Show ... The LaserSharp Spider STP-400 system will be showcased at the company's booth (#3471) at Print 09, 2009's largest global graphics communications show September 11-16 in Chicago, IL. The system will feature the Adept Quattro(TM) robot and Adept ACE PackXpert(TM) programming software. (Primezone Releases)
SoftAtHome: World's First End-to-End TV Solution with 3D User Interface Ready for Deployment on IP-Hybrid Networks Sep 12, 2009
It leverages the standard Open Graphics Libraries API combined with hardware accelerators to deliver high performance HD 3D experience. The solution is on display at IBC on the booths of different partners: Orca Interactive (2. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
StudioGPU Ships MachStudio Pro 1.2 - Continues to Advance Real-Time Workflow and Rendering Capabilities for 3D Production Everywhere Sep 12, 2009
2, a real-time 3D workflow and rendering package that leverages the horsepower of off-the-shelf professional graphics processing units (GPUs) to deliver real-time and near real-time workflow performance on a desktop workstation ... 2 includes many dynamic new features powered by the new industry-leading AMD ATI FirePro V8750 professional 3D workstation graphics accelerator, which is included with the program ... Exclusive to qualified ATI graphics workstation accelerators, MachStudio Pro can... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bluestreak Technology Unveils New 3D Flash® User Experiences for Set-top Boxes and Mobile Devices at IBC 2009 Sep 11, 2009
Consumer demand for 3D user experiences continues to increase as more people become exposed to the rich graphics and animations that three-dimensional modeling provides, said Dominique Jodoin, Bluestreak Technology CEO and President ... The companys award-winning MachBlue platform extends the rich graphics that Flash is known for on the Web with the customization options necessary to overcome the unique constraints of set-top boxes, mobile phones, digital televisions, and other consumer... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Oce JetStream 3300 Color Inkjet System Offers Industry's Fastest Inkjet Speed for 30" Web Production Sep 11, 2009
" Upgradability to Maximize Investment Protection In line with the Oce commitment to investment protection, the Oce JetStream family offers a growth path from monochrome to full color configurations and more, ensuring complete flexibility to meet long-term business goals. All models are available as "black only" versions with field upgrades available to a full CMYK color configuration. An optional fifth color lets customers add specialty inks along with their CMYK printing. Combined with an Oce... (PR Newswire)
iPharro Media Partners with Signiant - Joins the Signiant Integrated Product Program Sep 11, 2009
Based in Darmstadt, Germany, iPharro Media GmbH, a spin-off of Germany's prestigious Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics, is on the forefront of innovative video fingerprinting solutions for media management, enabling broadcast, web companies and other content businesses to identify, monetize, and protect video content. The company's customer base includes category leaders such as Nielsen Media Research, ZDF - one of Europe's largest television broadcasters, and the Media Development... (PR Newswire)
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009 Detailed Information Sep 10, 2009
Event Details for "Game Science Museum," "SOWN2009," Software Exhibits" Provided in PDF Format Press Release Source: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009 On Wednesday September 9, 2009, 11:22 pm EDT Buzz up! CHIBA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA; Chairman: Yoichi Wada; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. (Nikkei BP; President Yasuo Hirata; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo) are pleased to announce further details of the TOKYO GAME SHOW... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A hi-tech guide to saving money Sep 10, 2009
The rest is tricky - you cannot really upgrade the graphics card because it is welded in and getting to the processor is very difficult indeed. An easier way to upgrade your laptop without fuss is to add an external hard drive, or even an external numeric keypad. (BBC News -- Technology)
Apple Introduces New iPod touch Lineup Sep 10, 2009
iPod touch is a great game player with its built-in accelerometer, revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface, its amazing graphics performance and the over 20,000 game and entertainment titles available on the App Store ... The 32GB and 64GB models also include up to 50 percent faster performance and support for even better graphics with Open GL ES 2. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ESPN's USC-Ohio State Game Goes 3-D Sep 10, 2009
It isn't a dry run for anything other than trying to get our arms around it to see how we might do our business in the future, if and when it does become a reality," he added. ESPN will create two distinct productions of the game, using separate equipment, crews and announcers. ESPN and ESPN HD will carry the standard and high-definition telecasts to home viewers. A separate 3-D production will use Pace cameras and an NEP truck that has been equipped to handle three-dimensional images. Mark... (Multichannel News)
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September 9, 2009 - WESTWOOD, MA - , Inc. announced today the launch of (DDO Unlimited), a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) which delivers heart-pounding game play featuring the industry's best combat system, a mass 00003E5A ive world with state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, and a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based MMOs ... Mind-blowing Visuals ; Explore a vast and dangerous online world that features the... (IGN PC Games)