XBOX Smartglass and Microsoft Ecosystem

I must say I was a little hesitant about this new smart glass tech that Microsoft came out with but now that it's here and I actually used it I think I might have to rethink this Microsoft ecosystem.

First off I was a beta tester for the new xbox 360 update so for weeks I have been playing with the features like Internet Explorer on the xbox and it worked well, it was smooth and fluid not to mention having a 60 inch monitor to surf the Web is just plain awesome. But to have to use the 360 controller was sort of a pain. Well with the release of the new Windows 8 operating system here comes all the cool things for their ecosystem such as the smartglass app for android.

mind you I have only played with it for a day and have to say I am impressed not only can it work over your home wireless network but you can also use it over other networks such as your cellular connection. It just works, mind you its not as smooth as if it were on your home network but it works just the same. Scrolling through Web pages zoom in and out on your Android phone, type in Web pages on your phone and it shows up on the xbox, let's not forget if you have a kinect (like I do) just say 'xbox' and there a lot of voice controls you can use also. If you have an xbox 360 I say jump on there and download the latest version of the software and have some fun oh xbox live membership is needed for these functions of course.

With all these functions working so well it makes me think about all the cool hardware that is coming out such as the Nokia Lumia 920 and the new Surface Tablets from Microsoft. So I went back looked at the Nokia 920 keynote as well as some Surface reviews on YouTube and have to say it has me really thinking about giving Microsoft a shot in the coming year. I remember when Android was in this stage, when they only had so many apps in their app store but look at them now. So this might be a new beginning for Microsoft and their line. And with the ecosystem of Windows 8 I just want to see how they deal with future updates. And let's hope we don't have to wait months for the a release of the most recent software like we do now for Android, that's what really bugs me about android.

Anyway enough ranting for one day look out for more posts coming soon.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 August 24

Samsung Galaxy Note II Launching In Both White And Gray On October 24th? | | TmoNewsTmoNews

Hit the link above for some recent news if you're on TMO like me and waiting for the Note 2

T Mobile and Metro PCS merger.

Well folks its in the works T-Mobile and Metro PCS are in talks to merge. Metro PCS to get 1.5 billion our of this. T-Mobile to retain 76% share and Metro PCS 24% more to come later

Limited Edition The Dark Knight Rises Blu-Ray Releasing Dec 4

December 4th is the official release date.This limited edition Bat Cowl packaging which will be available at launch.The standard Blu-ray edition has an MSRP of $35.99, while the Bat Cowl Limited Edition's tag is $39.99. Additionally, fans can nab the whole trilogy in the The Dark Knight Trilogy Limited Edition Giftset which has a price of $52.99, although they might want to wait until 2013 when The Dark Knight Trilogy Ultimate Collector's Edition will arrive.

Blu-ray Combo Pack $35.99

Single disc Amaray $28.98

Bat Cowl package Blu-ray Combo Pack $39.99

The Dark Knight Trilogy – Blu-ray $52.99

The Dark Knight Trilogy DVD $38.99

Street Date: December 4, 2012

LG Optimus Vu II specs officially unveiled

Are you ready for this one?? A 5-inch 4:3 aspect ratio The CPU is a Qualcomm MSM8960 that's a newer design than the previous one, but is still a dual-core chip clocked at 1.5GHz. The RAM has been doubled to 2GB, the battery is just a hair larger at 2,150mAh and it will come with Android 4.0 out of the box plus that integrated IR blaster and QRemote software to control your home theater. Lets not forget as well as a Rubberdium Pen 2.0 stylus with a thinner, more precise nub.

Is this the competition for the Galaxy Note 2?? take a look at the picture and let me know what you think.

Is BlackBerry on the come back?? <--Video

RIM recently had their Blackberry 10 Keynote telling us all about the new Blackberry 10 OS and all of its new features and after watching it i have to say i am intrigued. I have attached the video of them demonstrating some of the features that are to come with their upcoming release.

The "Flow" is what they talk about the most as well as the ability to "Peek" from any screen and get back to the main hub. Blackberry 10 is hoped to launch early 2013. What do you think?? Is that too late for Rim?? After everyone has just spent all their money buying up Apple and Samsung tech for the Holidays?? Are they going to care when it comes out??

Leave your thoughts and comments below we would love to hear from you

To all my SuperHero Loving Friends I give you ARROW

Ok if you are a fan of things SuperHero-ish and loved Smallville and like superman and DC comics then you will be looking forward to the upcoming new series on the CW called Arrow. Too bad they didnt use that same guy that was in Smallville for the part he would have been awesome. But check below for a full description of the show to come out October 10th 2012, check your local listings for the time. 10.10.2012

Arrow is a modern retelling of the adventures of legendary DC hero Green Arrow. After a violent shipwreck, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen was missing and presumed dead for five years before being discovered alive on a remote island in the Pacific. When he returns home to Starling City, his devoted mother Moira, much-beloved sister Thea, and best friend Tommy welcome him home, but they sense Oliver has been changed by his ordeal on the island. While Oliver hides the truth about the man he's become, he desperately wants to make amends for the actions he took as the boy he was. Most particularly, he seeks reconciliation with his former girlfriend, Laurel Lance. As Oliver reconnects with those closest to him, he secretly creates the persona of Arrow - a vigilante - to right the wrongs of his family, fight the ills of society, and restore Starling City to its former glory. By day, Oliver plays the role of a wealthy, carefree and careless philanderer he used to be - flanked by his devoted chauffeur/bodyguard, John Diggle - while carefully concealing the secret identity he turns to under cover of darkness. However, Laurel's father, Detective Quentin Lance, is determined to arrest the vigilante operating in his city. Meanwhile, Oliver's own mother, Moira, knows much more about the deadly shipwreck than she has let on - and is more ruthless than he could ever imagine. The series stars Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen, Colin Donnell as Tommy, Katie Cassidy as Laurel Lance, David Ramsey as John Diggle, Willa Holland as Thea Queen, with Susanna Thompson as Moira Queen and Paul Blackthorne as Detective Quentin Lance. Based on characters appearing in comic books and graphic novels published by DC Comics, ARROW is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti ("Green Lantern," "Brothers & Sisters"), Marc Guggenheim ("FlashForward," "Eli Stone"), Andrew Kreisberg ("Warehouse 13," "The Vampire Diaries") and David Nutter ("Smallville," "Supernatural," "Game of Thrones"). Melissa Kellner Berman ("Eli Stone," "Dirty Sexy Money") is co-executive producer. The pilot was directed by David Nutter from a teleplay by Andrew Kreisberg & Marc Guggenheim, story by Greg Berlanti & Marc Guggenheim.

Samsung's Next BIG Announcement??

OK Samsung has sent out save the date for its next Big Announcement. Looks like it will be October 24th 2012 at 7pm in NYC. In the picture you can definately see a stylus, sooooooo is it something to do with the Galaxy Note 2?? Are they offically launching it in the US??. Some more cool new apps for the note?? Something revolutionary? Could it be the followup to the Note 10.1?? Note 10.1 2??? That would be awesome all those cool new features in a 10.1?? Lets just dream and say something in the middle size range?? A 7"Inch or 8"inch Note??

Well like the picture says save the date and we will see what we have to expect. If you think you know whats coming please leave a comment below and we can see how it plays out in the end.

Google Play Store .25Cent Sale

Google Play Store has hit 25 Billion app downloads and to celebrate they had a .25 cent sale going on for the next 5 days to celebrate. So head over to the play store and enjoy the deep discountssome include:Asphalt 7:Heat, Office Suite Pro 6, Angry Birds Space Premium.

You guys will also discover a curated collection of 25 must-own movies, 25 banned books, 25 albums that changed the world and 25 top-selling magazines. Enjoy while you can.

Galaxy Note 2 launches........

Galaxy Note 2 Launches in Korea. Do you really want that Note?? Then a short trip to Korea will get you one where it launched today on 3 different carriers and all were sporting LTE connectivity there (yeah Baby) They are available in 32GB or 64GB versions.

The Note 2 is said to be heading for 128 countries and we can expect it to be here in the US in November. So keep on the look out here for more news as it comes. I am surly looking forward to the US release on T-Mobile. hmmmmmm Maybe I will get more work done.?