* Samsung HomeSync(Below) to rival Apple TV. The product will provide an Android based experience, allowing users to stream directly from their cell. No word on price, but expect this to be released in April. Check out more, courtesy of Luke Westaway at reviews.cnet.com, here: Samsung HomeSync Set to Rival Apple TV...
MUSIC: * The Music Industry saw positive growth last year, with a 0.3% rise to 16.5 billion, due in large part to a 9% rise in digital downloads. A good wrap up on the story, courtesy of Eriq Gardner at HollywoodReporter, found right here: Recorded Music Industry Revenue Rises...
Following the Oscars last night, on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the sequel trailer Movie: The Movie 2V debuted, which
features Rachel Weisz, Jessica Chastain,
Gerard Butler, Matt Damon, Bryan Cranston,
Bradley Cooper, Kerry Washington, Guillermo Rodriguez, Jason
Schwartzman, Bruno Mars, Amanda Seyfried,
Channing Tatum, Samuel L. Jackson, and others. Check it out here:
* It is official, Harrison Ford will reprise his role as Hans Solo in the upcoming Star Wars film. Read more about this exciting news, courtesy of RollingStone, found here: Hans Solo in New Star Wars Films...
GAMING: * Halo creators have been hush hush on their new project for years, but now we catch a glimpse of 'Destiny,' a first person shooter for the PS3 and xbox 360. Thanks to Ben Gilbert at Engadget for the news. Full article here: Destiny, Bungie's follow up to Halo...
*The contract has expired for the big blue horse sculpture at Denver International Airport, and some are calling to take it down. Decide for yourself if you like the sculpture. It is not exactly pleasing to the eyes. More on this story, thanks to The Associated Press and via DenverPost, right here: Future of Denver's Blue Horse Statue in Question...
TECH PRODUCTS: *Here is a good review of the new Microsoft Surface Pro. A 10 inch, 1080p machine which can run any app smoothly. And it's yours for $899. Thanks to Tim Stevens at Engadget for the review, found here: Microsoft Surface Pro Review... INNOVATION:
TECH MARKETPLACE: *More robots in the workplace have long been a fear of workers around the world. Yet, the robots which allow for better efficiency for companies, may actually lead to more jobs. More on this story, thanks to David Sims at news.thomasnet.com, found here: Are Robots Killing Jobs or Creating Them...
FILM * Identity Thief, Melissa McCarthy's new film, was tops at last weekend's box office with a whopping 36 million. Side Effects, starring Jude Law Rooney Mara, pulled in 10 million. A Good Day to Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis of course, comes out tomorrow, and should gain the top spot this weekend. Thanks to Pamela McClintock at HollywoodReporter for the recap, found here: Identity Thief took in 36 Million Last Weekend...
TV * Diane Kruger is set to star in the new series The Bridge,on FX. The premise surrounds two detectives hunting down a serial killer who operates on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. More on this story, thanks to Lacey Rose at HollywoodReporter, found here: Diane Kruger to star in The Bridge on FX... GAMING: * A report is saying the new Xbox 720 will require the Kinect and game installs. The 720 will also feature a 500GB hard drive, plus allowing multiple games to be played at once. Do not count on being able to play Xbox 360 games on it, and the 360 controllers will most likely not be compatible either. More on this story, courtesy of Eddie Makuch at GameSpot, right here: Report: Xbox 720 requires Kinect, and more...
* Meet bionic Rex. He has a heart, set of lungs, and human face, among other body parts. While pain cannot be felt yet in prosthetic limbs, and artificial stomachs are a ways out, many advancements are well on there way to helping people in their everyday lives, barring costs. Find more on this story, thanks to Kevin Rawlinson and Tom Goulding at Independent.co.uk, right here: The Million Dollar Bionic Man...
FILM * Warm Bodies owned the top spot at the Box Office last weekend with 20 Million. Sylvester Stallone's Bullet to the Head underwhelmed with 4.5 Million for the six spot. Look for Identity Thief, starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman, and Side Effects, starring Jude Law and Channing Tatum, to challenge for the top spot this weekend. Thanks to Gary Susman over at RollingStone for the update, found here: Box Office Update...
