News: LG takes the patent fight to Sony, tries to block PS3 sales in US

In the past few months, we have seen number of patent related issues between manufacturers and platform providers of different Smartphones. Looks like the high tech manufacturers feel left behind are getting into the mix now. LG is fighting Sony for some patent infringements on its devices

News: PS3 Move Server project, likely to make the controller to work with PC

In the initial battle between Microsoft and Sony, the momentum currently favors Kinect, not from the gaming perspective, but mainly from the numerous hacks and uses the gadget has been leveraged for. PS3 Move from my personal experience is a capable device, but is missing the right games to attract the consumers.

Rumor: Sony to add "Online Saving" to PS3

Sony releases numerous firmware updates for its PS3 console, most of the have little or no consequence to normal user. They are primarily meant to block the attempts to hack the system. There are some updates, that truly add value of the all-purpose console. If the rumors are to be believed the next version 3.60 of the firmware will enable "Online Saving" on the console

Jan 19, 2011: News Digest

This post is a summary of all the technology, gadget, electronics and news that I find interesting from different sources. You never know, something from this list may interest you too... Check it out...

Topics:
- Forgot your wallet? No problem! Starbucks will accept payment from your phone
- "Phantom Data" source identified in Windows Phone 7, says Microsoft

- VUDU updates keep coming, hits multiple devices

- Nintendo 3DS will hit stores on Mar 27 in US, for $249

- Valve introduces cross-platform gaming for Portal 2

Gaming: PS3 Move is likely to start moving up in 2011

When Nintendo introduced Motion Controlled Gaming in Wii, it really surprises the gaming world. Wii made gaming more accessible to consumers and even people who are not comfortable with the concept of Video games, were able to pick up and play Wii easily. The learning curve on the system was very less and helped in having lot of family fun, accompanied with huge commercial success.

Gaming: Intel announces Razer's Sixense

Ever since the introduction of motion-controlled gaming from Nintendo Wii, the other players in the gaming industry have tried playing catch up. Microsoft and Sony entered this much dominated space with Kinect and Move which were completely different approaches to this segment. While Sony enhanced the approach from Nintendo with more precision and high definition graphics, Microsoft has gone with controller free experience.

Gaming: Mobile Gaming market is evolving

Nintendo DS line of products and Sony PSPs have been the major players in the mobile gaming category. With the introduction of iPhone and and the improvement in hardware and rendering engines recently, mobile gaming seems to be taking a paradigm shift. The mobile gamers, who used to be just hard core games on the move are being replaced with casual gamers and occasional hard core gamers. The run away success of games like Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Fruit Ninja and many others can vouch for this emerging trend.

Gaming: Finally Angry Birds hits the console

After beating around the pigs in small 3.5" screens, the Angry Birds are likely to get the first console home through PS3 / PSP. Angry Birds are all set to launch in PSN as Minis later tonight and the pricing is yet to be finalized. Who cares about pricing, when it comes to Angry Birds? The next strategic step for the developers should be to have a motion picture campaign, with no less than 3D support.

Source: JoyStiq
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