Video: Microsoft launches the Xbox One, AIO entertainment system

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Introducing Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system.  This is the unveil video for the Xbox One, showcasing the console, the new Kinect sensor and the new Xbox One controller, as well as the new experiences that will be coming with Xbox One, including the personal homescreen, cinematic gaming, Live TV and Skype.  Welcome to a new generation of games and entertainment.

After nearly eight years since the launch of the Xbox 360, Microsoft presented today (12:00 Ecuador) the news of the new video game console Xbox christened One The expectation generated following the launch caused it to become global trend on Twitter with the hashtag # XboxOne. 

This new console will compete with the already announced Sony PlayStation 4. The new Xbox One, successor to the Xbox 360, will be an integrated console for voice recognition thanks to the user can go from watching movies or listening to your favorite music playing. The command of the Xbox One multitasking allow the user to watch content simultaneously.

 The screen is divided to facilitate the user to watch TV and surf the Internet at the same time, you can also make video calls Skype cin while playing video games or watching TV. The new console will have 8 GB of ram, blu-ray, 500 gb hard drive and most of the controls, the user can also use your tablet as a controller.

In the presentation, projected images of sports figures among which highlighted the Argentine footballer Lionel Messi. The Barcelona player said that interaction is "super-sized". Ultimate Team mode of 'FIFA 14' will be exclusive to Xbox One Another exclusive content will be integrated IV Modern Warfare game 'Call of Duty Ghosts'. 

Filmmaker and producer Steven Spielberg was also part of the presentation and noted that "the Halo universe is an awesome experience with the technology to produce something new." Thus, Spielberg will produce a TV series based on the Halo franchise exclusively for Xbox Xbox One One will have 15 exclusive games and the console will be available later this year.

Source:Diario El Comercio Ecuador

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Video: Intel Awards Winner 2013 - Lin Henry simulates thousands of clusters of galaxies,

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Henry Lin, 17, of Shreveport, La. also received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award of $50,000. By simulating thousands of clusters of galaxies, Henry has provided scientists with valuable new data, allowing them to better understand the mysteries of astrophysics: dark matter, dark energy and the balance of heating and cooling in the universe's most massive objects.

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Video: Intel Awards Winner 2013 - Ionut Budisteanu creates a viable model for a low-cost, self-driving car using Ai.

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Ionut Budisteanu, 19, of Romania was awarded first place for using artificial intelligence to create a viable model for a low-cost, self-driving car at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public.

Ionut said his research addresses a major global issue. In 2004, car accidents caused 2.5 million deaths worldwide1, and 87 percent of crashes resulted from driver error2. With 3-D radar and mounted cameras, Ionut created a feasible design for an autonomously controlled car that could detect traffic lanes and curbs, along with the real-time position of the car -- and it would only cost $4,000. He received the Gordon E. Moore Award of $75,000, named in honor of the Intel co-founder and fellow scientist.

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Video: Intel Awards Winner 2013: Eesha Khare creates tiny device that could charge a smartphone in 20 seconds

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Eesha Khare, 18, of Saratoga, Calif. received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award of $50,000. With the rapid adoption of portable electronics, Eesha recognized the crucial need for energy-efficient storage devices. 

She developed a tiny device that fits inside cell phone batteries, allowing them to fully charge within 20-30 seconds. Eesha's invention also has potential applications for car batteries.

Source: extremetech

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Ecuador: El Samsung Galaxy S4 llega con Movistar a $449 más IVA y Plan Smart 105. Video.

Ecuador: El Samsung Galaxy S4 llega con Movistar a $449 más IVA y Plan Smart 105.
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• Sistema operativo Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
• Pantalla de 5 pulgadas SuperAMOLED.
• Resolución 1080p (1920x1080 píxeles) Full HD.
• Densidad de píxeles de 441 ppp.
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
• Procesador Exynos 5 Octa (4 núcleos @ 1.6 GHz + 4 núcleos @ 1.2 GHz).
• GPU PowerVR SGX 544 (3 núcleos).
• 2 GB de memoria RAM LPDDR3.
• Memoria interna de 16 GB, 32 GB o 64 GB.
• Ranura para tarjetas MicroSD de hasta 64 GB.
• Cámara trasera de 13 mpx.
• Cámara frontal de 2 mpx.
• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac.
• Bluetooth 4.0.
• Soporte NFC.
• Soporte GPS.
• Batería de 2.500 mAh.
• Peso de 130 gramos.
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Precio y disponibilidad

Los clientes de Movistar en Ecuador podrán adquirir el GALAXY S4 desde la segunda quincena de mayo por USD 449 más impuestos, en un Plan Smart 105.

Detalles importantes

• La versión que llegará al Ecuador será, obviamente, la que cuenta con el procesador Exynos 5 Octa, pues la versión con el procesar Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 es LTE.
• Telefónica, el quinto mayor operador de telefonía móvil en el mundo, lanzará el GALAXY S4 en simultaneo en España, Reino Unido, Alemania, Irlanda, República Checa, Brasil, Chile, Perú, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panamá, Ecuador, Uruguay, México, Venezuela, Nicaragua y Colombia.
• El S4 incorpora la primera pantalla del mundo Super AMOLED Full HD de 5 pulgadas de tamaño y densidad de 441 ppi.
• El Samsung GALAXY S4 también utiliza el nuevo Corning Gorilla Glass® 3. Es decir, está muy difícil que se rompa. ¡Enserio!.
• La funcionalidad de la cámara también permite 12 modos de disparo, incluyendo ‘Drama Shot‘, que permite ver una acción a modo de time-lapse, y ‘Sound & Shot‘, que permite incorporar sonido y voz a una imagen.
• Con la función ‘Group Play‘, los usuarios podrán disfrutar de música, fotos, documentos y juegos con los amigos que les rodean, incluso sin necesidad de Wi-Fi ni cobertura.
• Su opción ‘Share Music’ permite tener una misma canción que se reproduce en múltiples teléfonos de forma sincronizada para crear el mejor ambiente de fiesta.
• Y quizás una de las características que más sorprendió son las funciones para controlar el teléfono con la mirada y gestos: Samsung Smart Scroll, Samsung Smart Pause, Air Gesture y Air View.
• Para finalizar, no se olviden del S Translator, un traductor que funciona incluso fuera de línea.

NOTA DE PRENSA

Movistar y Samsung, juntos en el lanzamiento global del nuevo Galaxy S4

• Este dispositivo es la siguiente y renovada generación del exitoso GALAXY S3, el smartphone más vendido del mundo.
• Permite controlar el equipo a través de gestos y mirada.
• Los clientes de Movistar en Ecuador podrán adquirir el GALAXY S4 desde la segunda quincena de mayo por USD 449, en un Plan Smart 105.

Guayaquil, 26 de abril de 2013.– Telefónica Movistar y Samsung Electronics refuerzan su alianza para presentar el nuevo smartphone GALAXY S4, a través de los canales globales de Telefónica. Telefónica, el quinto mayor operador de telefonía móvil del mundo, con redes en toda Europa y Latinoamérica, lanzará el nuevo Samsung GALAXY S4 en España, Reino Unido, Alemania, Irlanda, República Checa, Brasil, Chile, Perú, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panamá, Ecuador, Uruguay, México, Venezuela, Nicaragua y Colombia.

El pasado mes de marzo, Samsung anunció la llegada del GALAXY S4. El nuevo dispositivo incorpora tecnología nueva como la cámara dual, un innovador scroll inteligente y el traductor S Translator. Movistar ha puesto altas expectativas en el éxito del GALAXY S4, la siguiente generación del exitoso GALAXY S3, que continúa siendo el smartphone más vendido del mundo.

“La insuperable experiencia de usuario del Samsung S4 ayudará a dar un gran paso  adelante en la categoría de Smartphone de alta gama. Los clientes de Movistar, O2 y Vivo podrán disfrutar pronto de una propuesta de valor diferente en Internet móvil. Estamos encantados de asociarnos con Samsung para que nuestros canales globales lleven al mercado esta experiencia con los mejores servicios y tarifas. Vivimos un proceso de cambio en el paradigma de nuestra industria y con el S4 damos la bienvenida a otras alternativas”, comentó Marieta Rivero Bermejo, directora Global de Terminales de Telefónica Recursos Globales.

Los clientes de Movistar podrán adquirir este teléfono a USD 449 más impuestos, dentro de nPlan Smart 105.

Características del Samsung GALAXY S4

El S4 incorpora la primera pantalla del mundo Super AMOLED Full HD, para mostrar los mejores momentos de la vida en imágenes. Su tamaño de 5 pulgadas con 441ppi logran una calidad de visualización impresionante. El Samsung GALAXY S4 también utiliza el nuevo Corning Gorilla Glass® 3*, por lo que es un compañero de viaje duradero para todas las aventuras de la vida.

Equipado con una cámara trasera de 13 megapíxeles, el Galaxy S4 también cuenta con una función de Dual Cámara que permite el uso simultáneo de ambas cámaras delantera y trasera. La funcionalidad de la cámara también permite 12 modos de disparo, incluyendo ‘Drama Shot‘, que permite ver una acción a modo de time-lapse, y ‘Sound & Shot‘, que permite incorporar sonido y voz a una imagen para que los momentos especiales se capturen en la forma más pura imaginable, tal y como sucedieron.

Con la función ‘Group Play‘, los usuarios podrán disfrutar de música, fotos, documentos y juegos con los amigos que les rodean, incluso sin necesidad de Wi-Fi ni cobertura. Esta innovadora característica permite a los usuarios conectarse directamente con otras personas para compartir, jugar y crear conjuntamente contenidos y entretenimiento al instante. Su opción ‘Share Music’ permite tener una misma canción que se reproduce en múltiples teléfonos de forma sincronizada para crear el mejor ambiente de fiesta.

“Samsung Smart Pause’ permite controlar la pantalla simplemente dependiendo de cómo mire el usuario. Al ver un vídeo, se detendría cuando se mira hacia otra parte, y vuelve a reproducirse cuando miramos de nuevo a la pantalla. ‘Air View‘ permite a los usuarios desplazarse con sus dedos para previsualizar el contenido de un correo electrónico, de S Planner, revisar la galería de imágenes o de vídeos sin tener que abrirlos. Incluso permite tener una vista ampliada en el navegador de Internet o un número de teléfono guardado en la marcación rápida en el teclado sin tener que abrirlos. Y con ‘Gesture Air‘, se puede cambiar la pista de música, desplazarse hacia arriba y hacia abajo por una página web, o aceptar una llamada con un movimiento de la mano.

Para el contenido multimedia e información más detallada, por favor, visitewww.movistar.com.ec y www.samsungmobilepress.com.

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OMG The webOS Windsor 4 inch slate smartphone that never was in pictures.

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OMG The webOS Windsor 4 inch slate smartphone that never was in pictures.

OMG The webOS Windsor 4 inch slate smartphone that never was in pictures.

 It was the next step in the evolution of webOS 3.x, and a gambit to move webOS smartphones into the same space of consideration as Android and iPhone.

But in the end, it was none of those things. The Windsor (Not) never stood a chance of making outside the doors of the webOS campus in Sunnyvale. Too many factors conspired to keep this device out of the hands of customers new and old. 

The Windsor (Not) isn't just the webOS slate smartphone that never was. It's the webOS slate smartphone that was never meant to be.

However we would have liked to have it. Don't you.

Source:
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Ecuador to launch its first satellite today.The Pegasus.Video.

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Ecuador will enter the list of Space Nations with placing the Pegasus satellite into orbit

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 Beginning this Thursday night and the dawn of Friday, Ecuador will form part of a privileged group in the United Nations—the Space Faring Nations—as soon as it puts in orbit its first satellite constructed completely in the country and by Ecuadorian hands. 

The launch of the first satellite, named Ecuadorian Spaceship Pegasus 01 (NEE-01Pegaso) and constructed by the Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency (EXA, Spanish acronym), is scheduled for 11:13 PM local time, this Thursday (04:13 GMT Friday) from the Jiuquan cosmodrome, in China.

This event, of the utmost importance for Ecuador, will be transmitted between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM on national television and radio channels, and via internet on the website:http://www.earthcam.com/world/ecuador/ecsa/, informó EXA.

During the transmission, one will be able to watch the launch of the Chinese rocket, LM2D (carrier of the satellite), and one can immediately observe through simulations and technical data how the satellite is put into orbit, explained cosmonaut Ronnie Nader Bello, leader of the project.

Náder will command the satellite’s flight operations from the Integrated Security Center ECU-911 in Samborondón, where President Rafael Correa is scheduled to arrive, as well as other State authorities to participate in the historic act.

The National Government, through the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (Senescyt), the Coordinate Ministry of Security, and the National Secretariat of Intelligence (Senain, Spanish acronym) have supported this project of the EXA agency.

The Pegasus has a cube form, 10 centimeters by 10 centimeters, with 75 centimeter panels and a weight of approximately 1.2 kilograms. It’s calculated to be in orbit until 2018, while the satellite NEE-02 Krysaor, whose launch is scheduled for next August from Russia, will be in orbit until 2025.

The cosmonaut from Guayaquil explains that Pegasus is the first nano-satellite capable of transmitting live video from space, as well as the first of its class to possess a shield capable of resisting solar flares. It’s also the first in its category to carry multiple, foldable solar panels. “It’s the only one in Latin America constructed without foreign help; it’s 100% Ecuadorian and, with pride, carries the phrase Hecho en Ecuador (Made in Ecuador) on its structure, he states. 

The satellite was constructed in secret for almost two years with the help of a 60 person team, everyone with at least a PhD in aerospace engineering and a budget of no less than a million dollars—the majority being state resources and a part from private capital.

Náder discloses that it took him at least a year of practice with the terrestrial station, Hermes-A, where he learned to fly more than a dozen satellites, to pass uncountable hours researching, experimenting, and finding errors, to carry out tens of calculations of more than 1,500 variables, to have steady hands to solder components smaller than 1 millimeter, and to have patience to build a printed circuit.

 “It took a lot of courage to construct battery banks capable of vaporizing a human being at the first error, to spend hours in a tower 20 meters above the ground, to climb hills on bicycle to do transmission tests, to have an almost demented imagination to find solutions that others would not even dare to imagine, more than 600 hours of tests, a year without sleeping well and, above all else, a lot of Ecuadorian coffee,” highlights the commander in a letter.

The effort, he says, has also included personal sacrifice, limiting family time, “but the prize exceeds that price many times over: We have created the first Ecuadorian satellite.”

For Náder, the feat of entering the list of Space Faring Nations signified that the people have surpassed their adolescence and become adults, because they understood that their survival and independence also depend on their presence in space.

The cosmonaut reveals that the name Pegasus comes from the Greek myth of the flying horse on which the hero, Perseus, gained freedom and progress for his people, but, furthermore, he tells of another more personal reason for having baptized the satellite with that name. 

He explains that, as a child, after his mother put him to bed, she would put on a series of animated shows, whose protagonist was Pegasus. “One fine day, they didn’t play the program anymore and I landed here. Years after, when I was 13, again looking at the stars, I dreamed of constructing my own space ship and I swore that, if I achieved it one day, that ship would be called Pegasus.” 40 years later that dream came true for Náder, who said, convinced, that Ecuadorians are capable of achieving many great things. 

About EXA

The Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency EXA was founded on November 1st, 2007, in Guayaquil, as an independent, civil organization to administer and carry out the Ecuadorian Civil Space Program, and to develop scientific research in the fields of planet sciences and space sciences.

EXA counts on the endorsement of the Ecuadorian State, through the Ecuadorian Air Force, with which it maintains a narrow relationship.

The Agency operates through its Division of Planetary Sciences, the first and only observatories of ultraviolet radiation in Ecuador, located in Guayaquil and Quito and, through the National Radiation Monitor of UV, reports the levels of ultraviolet radiation that arrive to these cities in real time, thereby providing protection. 

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