Rumor or Fact? Sym-Bionic Titan Cancelled?

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Sad, The Animation Guild blog is reporting that Sym-Bionic Titan has been canceled because \”it didn’t have enough toys connected to it.\”
It\’s too bad, it was a quality cartoon, far superior in every way to the Clone Wars (even if the stripper pole episode was a little too mature for my kids). But way back on July 21, 2010, I wrote about the giant robot design, \”How are they going to manage to make a decent looking, affordable toy with that transparent look?\”

If this is true, then it\’s a sad day…  I can understand it getting cancelled due to ratings…  But to have a series cancelled because you can\’t make \”enough toys\”…

iPad 1 vs iPad 2 glass strength test

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It\’s the death match of the century!  The iPad vs iPad 2…  Who will win?  Here\’s the hint, you the consumer does…
Does the \”thinner\” glass of the iPad 2 hold up better under stress?  Since it\’s thinner, is it more flexible?  Or does the \”thicker\” iPad glass mean that it can withstand more stress?
Find out…
[youtube http://www.youtube.com?v=r4vvQq7BpiE ]

Gemini Wars – Coming Soon.

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Well, this is interesting…. I like what I see so far…
[youtube http://www.youtube.com?v=fDBI0kk87wE ]
Decades have passed since war erupted between the United Space Federation and the Alliance of Free Worlds.  A bloody conflict that seemed to have reached a stalemate is now about to change, when a third faction suddenly appears.
Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, and join an epic war across the stars.
Platform: PC/Mac
Features:

  • 3 unique factions, with different units and strategies.
  • Epic single player campaign.
  • Ability to control fleets of starships, space stations and planets.
  • Research tree leading to powerful units and upgrades.
  • Cinematic battle camera.
  • Multiplayer action providing endless re-playability.
  • Unique gameplay providing a refreshing twist to the RTS genre.

Gameplay:
In Gemini Wars, you are a fleet commander rising through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces.
Start with a small group of frigates, and climb your way to controlling battleships, carriers and planetary bases, in huge space battles and boarding actions.
Build space stations and orbital facilites to fortify your position, build your fleet, extract minerals and research upgrades.
Execute boarding actions using marine special forces, and bombard your enemies with orbital long range cannons.
Join the conflict on Gemini Sector on Q4 2011.
 

Apple Soon Releasing New iMacs With Intel Sandy Bridge Processors And Thunderbolt

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According to CNet TV presenter Brian Tong, Apple is all set to update the iMac with all new Intel Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt. There won’t be a redesign. The new machines will look the same as the old, which is no bad thing.Brian, a CNET reporter, previously tweeted out…
via Apple Soon Releasing New iMacs With Intel Sandy Bridge Processors And Thunderbolt.

Some Perspective On The Japan Earthquake: MicroISV on a Shoestring

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Japan is exceptionally well-prepared to deal with natural disasters: it has spent more on the problem than any other nation, largely as a result of frequently experiencing them.  (Have you ever wondered why you use Japanese for “tsunamis” and “typhoons”?)  All levels of the government, from the Self Defense Forces to technical translators working at prefectural technology incubators in places you’ve never heard of, spend quite a bit of time writing and drilling on what to do in the event of a disaster.

Some Perspective On The Japan Earthquake: MicroISV on a Shoestring.