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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Design a battle robot for Demiurge's new game]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>StephTanner</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[A screenshot from the upcoming downloadable game Shoot Many Robots, which, as the title implies, involves shooting robots, and as many as possible.(Credit:Demiurge Studios)Aspiring game designers and robot aficionados unite!  One of the most prominent independent game developers in the Boston area, Demiurge Studios, is getting ready to launch its newest downloadable game, Shoot Many Robots, but not without seeing a few of your ideas first. (Credit:Demiurge Studios) Announced to implore budding concept artists to show off their skills, the contest &quot;Design Many Robots&quot; asks creative minds to sketch their own vision of the ultimate battle robot by April 4.  The most creative and all-around awesome entries will earn a free trip to Demiurge Studios to see their creations come to life--not literally, of course.  But the victorious robots do get to appear in an expansion pack of the game, which is set to launch later this year. Assemble the full details and rules at ShootManyRobots.com. Planned as a digital download for theXbox 360 andPlayStation 3, the title of the game sums up what it will essentially revolve around: shooting robots, and as many as possible. Details beyond the &quot;run and gun&quot; nature of the game, however, are hidden in Demiurge's holsters for now.  Apart from breaking and entering, this robot design contest has to be one of the easiest and most fun ways to get your foot in the door of a major game studio. I can only begin to imagine how many illustrations of Skynet minions are going to flood Demiurge's inbox for this contest. I'm going to guess many.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kindle forces budget e-reader price chops]]></title>
<link>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=kindle-forces-budget-e-reader-price-chops</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>StephTanner</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Sony has trimmed $50 off the list price of the PRS-350 Pocket Edition, making it a more tempting purchase. (Credit:Sony)When it comes to e-readers these days, most of the action here in the U.S. seems to be concentrated around the Kindle, Nook, andiPad. But every week or so, we'll notice a traffic spike on CNET for an e-reader that isn't from Amazon or Barnes &amp; Noble. Inevitably, this is due to a special discount that some store is running on the product or perhaps even an appearance in a Best Buy circular. That discount price is usually pretty attractive--and has to be--to compete with the Kindle with Wi-Fi at $139 and the Nook Wi-Fi at $149. But even at $99, we'd have a hard time recommending these products. Here's a quick look at some of the &quot;deals&quot; we've seen out there. Borders Kobo Wireless eReader: Recently, Borders was offering the Kobo Wireless eReader, which carries a list price of $139.99, for $99.99. It's back up to $139.99. This e-ink e-reader, which features an attractive enough design and wireless connectivity, is an OK product, but at $139.99 it's simply not viable. At $99.99, it's a tad tempting (it does offer support for lending from your local libraries), but it's still worth spending the extra $40 on the Kindle, which has a better screen and performance, along with a superior e-bookstore.Velocity Micro Cruz Reader: The Cruz Reader is an Android-basedtablet with a resistive touch screen. Some retailers have it for $119, but we've seen it advertised for as low as $99. While it offers decent functionality, its biggest problem is the resistive touch display, which doesn't operate nearly as smoothly as today's capacitive touch screens found on the iPad, Nook Color, and Samsung Galaxy Tab. Sure, those products cost a lot more, but the user experience is much better.Sony PRS-350SC Pocket Reader: Sony started the PRS-350SC out at $179.99 but the price has now dropped to $129.99. If you want a compact e-reader (the screen is 5 inches compared with the Kindle's 6-inch screen) and can live without the Wi-Fi connectivity, the PRS-350SC merits some consideration. It's a decent little e-reader that supports the EPUB format and allows you to check out e-books from your local library. Still, the Kindle looms large for only 10 bucks more.Sharper Image Literati (white): Bed Bath &amp; Beyond has the Literati on &quot;clearance&quot; sale for $99. It has a color LCD, Wi-Fi connectivity, and integration with the Kobo eBook store. The best thing we can say about it is that it's not terrible and comes with a protective case. We still think it's worth spending the extra $40 on the Kindle.Pandigital Novel (black): The Pandigital Novel, an Android-based tablet with a 7-inch resistive touch screen, got off to a bad start because it was rushed to market and had buggy software along with sluggish performance. Pandigital has since made some improvements, but it's still a tough sell at around $150 (we've seen it for less, but not in recent days). While it offers good functionality, the overall experience, like the Cruz Reader, makes you feel like you're using last year's technology. That may be OK for some but we've heard the Novel has seen high return rates (note: it comes in black and white versions that offer slightly different specs).If you have differing views on these products and other budget e-readers we might have missed, feel free to comment below. We hope that later this year we'll see a compelling e-reader for $99, but for now, the Kindle and Nook--even with their higher prices--remain better choices for budget-conscious consumers.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boeing resets Dreamliner delivery to third quarter]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>StephTanner</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[In October 2010, this Boeing 787 Dreamliner, designated ZA006, became the sixth and final 787 to join the flight test program. (Credit:Boeing)Rebounding from its latest scheduling setback, Boeing now says that it expects to deliver its first 787 Dreamliner in the third quarter.In December, the company resumed flight testing of its marquee commercial aircraft, which had been halted in early November because of an onboard fire sparked by a faulty electrical power panel.Boeing said today that the rescheduled delivery date factors in the time that it needs to produce, install, and test updated software and new power distribution panels in both flight test and production versions of the Dreamliner. Of the six 787 aircraft being used for flight tests, four have received interim software and hardware improvements and have undergone extensive ground testing and review en route to returning to flight status. The other two aircraft will return to flight &quot;in the days ahead,&quot; Boeing said.If Boeing makes the third-quarter target for deliveries, the Dreamliner will be more than three years behind schedule. The Japanese carrier All Nippon Airlines originally was scheduled to receive the first 787 in May 2008.The Dreamliner made a splashy public debut in July 2007, but its transition from drawing board to commercial service has encountered repeated turbulence, from supply chain shortages to a machinists' strike. The aircraft completed its maiden flight in December 2009. The design of the aircraft, which Boeing says will be especially fuel-efficient, is notable for the flair of its curved wingtips and for its extensive use of carbon fiber composite materials.Behind the scenes of Boeing's Dreamliner project (photos) <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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