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Reddit users are seemingly busy sharing nsfw pictures and linking them to facebook accounts, will probably result in a couple of suicides when all is said and done :(
Asahi in Japan offers the first word on how the 3DS achieves its 3D-ness by suggesting that the new portable game machine with feature a parallax barrier LCD from Sharp. The tech has apparently already been deployed in a few cellphones over there and is described as "unsuitable" for large-screen TVs. This is corroborated by Nikkei, which suggests that the screens on the new device will be smaller than 4 inches diagonally, placing it closer to the DSi than the 4.2-inch DSi XL / LL.
Other news from the latter source include so-called 3D control stick(s), though it's not entirely clear whether this'll be anything massively new or just a pair of analog nubs for us to push around. Either way, Nintendo is said to have secured patents for the new control methodology in Japan late last year. The Nikkei article also mentions improvements in WiFi transfers and battery life, as well as a new vibration function. Now that we've got all that out of the way, can someone please tell us if this thing has Tegra inside or not?
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/nintendo-3ds-to-come-with...
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1597252/hitachi-3d-...
Just wondering (probably stupid), but could that be combined with a camera to track where the head is, so that it could be viewed at multiple angels?
Sort of like this effect:
"Attach your resume to your business card" - You could just add a web link instead and everyone would understand instead of limiting yourself to a very specific subset of users that know what to do with the barcode. (Same with "attach photos of what you're selling to a flyer")
Plus, is there any type of control on these barcodes? Can I claim a barcode and not allow anyone to add anything else? That would be quite important if you're going to put it on a business card..
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Most casual/social games have simplified or too forgiving controls. They're nice at first but you'll grow tired of them soon. And unlike what you may believe, there isn't that much quality casual games either (besides from nintendo). Heck, even the mario/sonic olympic games are waggle fests.
They then introduced wii motion plus, which is supposed to give you greater control. It does. But there's hardly any games for it.
Anyway, there's a rumor of a Wii HD console.. Nintendo has a conference somewhere at the end of february. Might stick it out if you want.
Xbox 360 or PS3 are pretty much even. Most games come out on both platforms. They both have some interesting tech coming out this year. (Natal and the ps3 wand).
"Take the transmitter and its sensor jaw to your mains meter; select the thick round wire from the meter that leads to your house. Ensure there is room around the wire for the jaw to encircle the wire and put the clamp around the wire."
Of course if they got a deal with an energy supplier and got this installed for free in all houses it'd be a different matter entirely.
I don't see much other use for a device like this if you've already eliminated standby devices. Sure, it can tell you that your fridge is wasting alot of electricity, but that's what the energy labels are for (A++ etc)
A new version is due soon which will _probably_ introduce wireless transfer to the pc and compatibility with google powermeter..