Show #85

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Tech Headlines [Koby] (Computers, Cameras, Cell Phones, Big News)

• Apple Announces 3G iPhone (not released until July 11th)
  
  • 3G speeds (average about 2x that of current data speeds on the iPhone)
  • GPS
  • All previously discussed iPhone 2.0 features
    • Exchange, Cisco VPN, WPA2 Enterprise, etc
  • 8GB ($199) and 16GB ($299) versions
  • iPhone now largely subsidized by AT&T with 2 year contract.
  • Apple also announced MobileMe ("Exchange for the rest of us")
    • This service will replace their .Mac service
    • You will be able to upload photos from your iPhone
    • You will also be able to do contact/calendar syncing over-the-air and to the PC/Mac contact/calendar management software (Outlook on PC, iCal on Mac)
  • All of this comes out on July 11th so we're still a month out. This will also be the date that the iPhone/iTouch 2.0 firmware is released.
  • To find out more about the iPhone 2.0 firmware, you can Powersearch on our website, as we have discussed it in great detail in the past.

Tech Picks [Derek] (Software, Hardware, Websites, Reviews)

• Syncplicity
  • Multiple-Computers
  • Back Up
  • Multiple Versions of Files
  • Flash File Browser Interface
  • Google Docs
  • Free for NOW!
  • ~$20/mo for the unlimited plan
• VLC on the iPhone / Touch
  • Available only for donors to the ZodTTD.com
  • Eventually a free public release will be available
• DINAJ (Do I Need a Jacket?)
  • Ha ha! This made me laugh!
  • Don't type too much!
• SearchMe (Visual Search BETA)
  • Flash Based
  • Graphical
  • Currently: Small Index
• ScribbleLive
  • Live Blogging Made Easy
  • IFRAME into your own site
• Toluu
  • Shows what you read / share with others, as Caleb puts it, "You can see what your friends actually read and it helps you discover new things to read"
  • Interview with founder/developer Caleb Elston
    • Previous Interview

Gamer's Corner [Steven] (Conferences, New Developments, Game Reviews) (leave me some time damnit :P - will do)

• Neverwinter Nights 2 New Expansion
  
  • Storm of Zehir: Focused on Shapeshifting Yuan-ti
    
  • Overland maps
  • Streamlined conversation windows
  • Revamped alliance mechanism and reputation
  • Party actions will affect the in-game economy
    
• Slapping made Fun
• Rose and Camelia
• 2 girls = slap fest
• Go the easy route, very hard
• made me giggle the whole time, surprisingly fun
• Play this version once to get sequel
• Gamefly opens Austin Distribution Center
  • Services 7 states: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico.
  • Now focus has turned from turnaround to availability
• Wow Arena Season 4 to Debut June 24
  • Explain Arena's (post level 70, against other people only, deathmatch, extremely fast, totally gear dependent)
  • Allow's serious gear progression for people who like to just kill other people rather than AI driven monsters
    
  • Season's allows for standing reset, assignment of titles, and ultimate rewards
  • Season 2 gear will now be available for honor purchase by the masses