Panasonic 1080p plasma TV
Panasonic, the market and technology leader in Plasma HDTVs, announced at the opening of the 2007 CEDIA convention, that it has expanded its already industry leading line up of 1080p High Definition Plasma TVs, to include two new, more affordable models- the TH-42PZ77 and the TH-50PZ77. Scheduled to ship this month, the new 42-inch and 50-inch class Plasmas have SRPs of $1799.95 and $2799.95 respectively.
Halo 3 Xbox 360 game
In a year when Hollywood is launching its biggest blockbusters ever, a video game is set to conquer them all. “Halo 3,” the final chapter in the groundbreaking “Halo” trilogy, is set to shatter day-one entertainment sales records when it is released worldwide beginning Tuesday, Sept. 25. Created by legendary developer Bungie Studios and exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, “Halo 3” will set a new standard for interactive storytelling and social gaming by engaging consumers worldwide in Master Chief’s epic battle to save humankind. “Halo 3” will be available to audiences around the world starting Sept. 25 and will release in Europe on Sept. 26.
Zune portable media players
- Brand: Microsoft
- Subject: Video
- Category: Portable Media Players
Underscoring the company’s vision for helping to advance the digital entertainment industry and deliver great music experiences to its customers, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and Corporate Vice President J Allard yesterday unveiled the next generation of Zune portable media players. The two new models of Zune portable media players feature the new Zune Pad, an innovative touch-sensitive button for navigating on the device, as well as wireless sync, a feature that allows Zune devices to automatically sync over the device owner’s home wireless network when it is connected to an AC adaptor, in a dock or speaker dock accessory.
Burger King mobile games
- Brand: Burger King
- Subject: Video
- Category: Gaming
Burger King Corp. announced a licensing arrangement with Seattle-based, mobile content provider Mobliss Inc., a division of the Index Group, to create downloadable cell phone games featuring Burger King branded content, including the King. The initial game currently in development will feature players vying for the role of the King’s protégé by facing challenges and progressing in the virtual world of a Burger King-themed city. As various tasks are completed successfully, points are earned, advanced levels are unlocked and gamers face more difficult challenges. The result is a unique gaming experience enhanced by the peer-to-peer interaction of the community.
Free multiplayer iPhone game
Cellufun launched WAP Chess, a free, multiplayer chess game supporting real-time play on more than 600 handsets, including Apple’s iPhone. Cellufun’s mobile Chess caters to both amateur and expert game players alike. Amateurs will find numerous human opponents, matched to their skill level by Cellufun’s human opponent matching algorithm; a challenging local server called AI, which beat both Chessmaster and Karpov Mobile Chess in a QuicklyBored.com review; and a hint engine and tutorial mode that can help improve play. Experts will also appreciate Cellufun’s opponent matching algorithm, full timed-play implementation, ELO ratings and AI, the powerful server that will challenge even the highest-rated players.
Samsung P2 and T10 MP3 players
- Brand: Samsung
- Subject: Video
- Category: Portable Media Players
continues its streak of launching first class technology with the release of two new digital audio players, the Samsung YP-P2 and YP-T10. Samsung’s new lineup of MP3 players combines stylish design, state-of-the-art sound and convenient connectivity options. Both the Samsung P2 and T10 players boast built-in Bluetooth 2.0 capability, providing wireless listening whether connecting to Bluetooth 2.0 headphones or speakers.
Philips amBX games
Philips will be showcasing its new amBX PC Gaming Peripherals and several new amBX-enabled versions of games to members of the press and invitees at the World Cyber Games 2007 Grand Final in Seattle. As a global sponsor of the event, which runs from October 4-7, and sees 700 elite gamers from 74 countries compete for a share of $500,000-worth of prizes, Philips will be holding demonstrations of the Philips amBX PC Gaming Peripherals and the latest amBX game software.
Kaneva Dance Party 3D game
Everybody dance now! Kaneva, a rapidly growing virtual world with over 625,000 members, launched Dance Party 3D, a free, casual game and social experience like no other. Kaneva’s Dance Party 3D is the first virtual world-based, massive multi-player online (MMO) dance game where hundreds of thousands of people from across the globe can simultaneously bust out cool moves on the dance floor, compete and win dance battles, spin hot playlists, party at amazing clubs and even build their own rockin’ 3D nightspot.