The Nintendo DS, Nintendo’s answer to Sony’s PSP has given birth to four different versions of the original design. The latest to be released is the Nintendo 3DS and it is packed with the latest innovations of gaming.

The most prominent feature of the gaming console is the fact that it produces 3D images that don’t require glasses to be viewed. The Nintendo 3DS achieves this purpose through auto-stereoscopy, which creates 3D images by assigning different parts of its graphical output to different sections of the screen. Although the effect is quite an impressive one, it has also caused disorientation due to prolonged use. For those who are looking forward to play games that require close attention, the consequences may be quite sickening.In addition to that, it must be noted that moving the device about while playing results in the collapsing of the 3D effect. However, the effect can be adjusted all the way down to 2Dw with the aid of the 2D slider.

At first glance, the device is far from attractive and in comparison with non-3D compatible devices such as the PSP the Nintendo 3DS, the design seems archaic and would have users doubting its immense capabilities. However, the Nintendo 3DS comes packed with some serious technology. For instance, the 3DS is equipped with an accelerometer and a gyroscope for heightened motion sensing controls. Packed within its 74x134x21mm body is a Customized PICA200 graphics chipset. Although it is much less powerful than the likes of Nvidia and AMD, it is certainly adequate to produce images of impressive quality.

In addition to these features, the Nintendo 3DS comes with a 360 degree analogue pad and a home button which makes navigation much easier. The analogue pad, although not as precise as a stick controller, is smooth and comfortable and has a definite win over the PSP’s thumb damaging navigation button. The 3DS also offers a front facing camera of 640x480 to take 2D images as well as two identical cameras on the outside. The two cameras work together to take two pictures at the same time and to overlay them to create a 3D image. While the camera quality is not very impressive, it will definitely offer a novel experience and a great deal of unique possibilities when it comes to augmented reality gaming.

The 3DS also comes equipped with Wi-Fi for connectivity. The W-Fi function is not only limited to internet access and to download new games from the eShop but also as a method of exchanging data between neighboring devices. Although this is a welcome feature for most gamers, Street passing data is heavily in breach of copyright laws and is frowned upon by many gaming company.

In the end, the Nintendo 3DS is an impressive device. Although the design and aesthetics may not be ideal for most style conscious gamers, it is still a remarkable piece of technology released at the correct time when 3D compatibility is still in the spotlight. The initial appeal of the device lies in the 3D features but once the craze dies down, the device will still spark interest due to its control features and incredible graphics properties.

Nokia X7 is all set to be launched next month. The latest version will come with the latest update of the Symbian operating system for smart phone. The all new version of the OS installed in the X7 is dubbed as ‘Symbian Anna’

The Symbian operating system has been overshadowed bythe likes of Android an iOS. The developers of Symbian OS,believes that the Nokia X7 release will create a spike of interest in the ailing smart phone operating system.

The X7 is said to come with quite a few interesting features. A Touch screen matching that of the E7, HD video recording,and an 8.0 mega pixel camera will be featured on the X7. In addition to that, GPS, HSDPA, and Wi-Fi will also be included in the package. The Black AMOLED, 4-inch screen, is created from Gorilla glass to prevent scratch and to be a dent proof interface.

The latest reboot to the Symbian operating system is said to offer better touch screen capabilities than previous attempts. In addition, a portrait QWERTY keyboard and a modified browser that is said to be three times faster than earlier version will also be presented in the package.

The CEO of Nokia, StepehnElop had stated earlier this year that Nokia is yet to provide a smart phone that matches the experience of an Apple iPhone. He had further added that the Finnish Giant has missed quite a few trends in mobile phones along with a considerable amount of time. It is expected that the release of the smart phone X7 will bring a bit of attention back to Nokia, as well as for Symbian.

As for the retail price, information has not yet been released. Experts believe that the possibility of the price being exorbitantly high is rather low due to the unpopularity of the Symbian operating system as a choice for smart phones.

Finally, the release of the third version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has been officially announced. The latest game will be hitting the shelves within the UK on the 8^th of November 2011. The announcement, released by GAME, the official retailer for Modern Warfare 3, has put an end to a considerable amount of speculation surrounding the release date of the game.

Some users believe that the release date announcement from GAME was made because of the vast rumors surrounding the game. Neil Ashurst, Head of UK PR for GAME, has made an announcement that stated that they are indeed aware of the mass excitement over the release of the third version of the hit game. Modern Warfare One and Two are considered to be one of the biggest selling games of all time and has achieved the status of an iconic franchise.

The vast speculation surrounding Modern Warfare 3 has lead to quite a few of its expected details to be leaked across the Internet. One such rumor states that the new release will feature large-scale destructible environments. This particular feature would be an innovation to the game’s current linear format. Further speculation suggests that the storyline of the 3^rdversion will follow from the climax of its predecessor: Modern Warfare 2. It is also suggested that it will feature an urban setting.

Modern Warfare 3 has been made available for pre order at Amazon right after the announcement. As for the official retailer, they too have made the announcement that the third version of the iconic franchise is now available for pre order on GAME.co.uk. Modern Warfare 3 is available on the platforms PS3, Xbox 360 as well as PC.

Modern Warfare 3, code named Project Colossus, is expected to be the biggest game release of the industry this year.

LA Noire, which started off with a series of delays to its release date, console crashes and plenty of other rumors, has done exceptionally well in the gaming market. Despite the console crashing scenario, the game has managed to attain bestseller status within a short time.

LA Noire is considered to be the most successful game to mimic the dramatic effect of a TV show format. Game reviews have given the highest ratings to just about all major aspects of the game. Since the game follows a detective story line, the developers have given plenty of attention towards small details such as body language and stunning visuals.

The game was released for the platforms PS3 and the Xbox 360. Although the reviewers mainly focused on the positive aspects, there are a few minor drawbacks. For instance, the absence of the multiplayer function was noted by a few critics. Some even reported graphical degradation when objects are viewed in close up.

As for the console incident, a joint statement from developers Rockstar and Sony has stated that the new PS3 firmware was creating overheating problems with the device and forces it to shut down. Prior to that, Rockstar had issued a statement saying that PS3 firmware update 3.61 was the source of the problem. However, users reported the game crashing on Xbox 360 as well.The joint statement also assured gamers that they are searching for a solution at the moment.

As per the reviews made on the game, LA Noire was named an ‘interactive movie’ with a unique theme and plenty of cutting edge technology. Notably, the MotionScan face mapping method has managed to take the game up to a higher level than most similar games. The TV show inspired flow of LA Noire has received plenty of praise from critics and players alike. The game is expected to continue its winning streak.

The latest leaked information about Apple has made a revelation about the MacBook Air laptops. According to the information, the latest addition to the ultra thin range of laptops will hit the shelves this Wednesday. The information leak was announced by Chronic who is a leak-artist popular for his early revelations of undisclosed information about Apple.

The latest tip about the MacBook Air has made it certain that the device will definitely be released this Wednesday. The available information at the moment suggests that the MacBook Air will retain the same minimalist futuristic design. The updates made to the 11.6- and 13.3-inchultra thin laptops willmake sure that the storage space of the machines will be increased. In addition, the processors are expected to be faster.

According to Ming Chi-Kou, an analyst for Concord Securities, the production of all new 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch models of the MacBook Air are currently in progress. The revelation was made earlier when reports stated that Apple had placed an order for the production of 400,000 units of MacBook Air in June.

Ming Chi-Kou believes that the top ranking technology company has already made orders for the final production run of 80,000 existing dual core MacBook Air machines. However, he has stated that according to the available information, the release of the MacBook Air updates may not take place as soon as Chronic suggested.

The MacBook Air is one of the most popular device ranges from Apple. Just like every other Apple device, the MacBook Air is also subject to a great deal of hype from users and gadget enthusiasts. Experts believe that it is wise for users and fans of the ultra thin, ultra portable laptop range to keep an open mind and not to be driven by unconfirmed leaked information.

The latest announcement made by Sony Ericsson shined the spotlight on two all new handsets. The two new mobile phones, titled Sony Ericsson Txt Pro and Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman were announced following a competition open to 4.8 million Facebook fans for the company from all over the world.

As it is apparent by the names, the two mobile phones were created with text messaging and music in mind. The announcement was made on Facebook. According to a statement given by Quentin Cordier, Sony’s Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson wanted to make the most of their massive fan base on the social network.

The Mix Walkman is created mainly with the intent of providing musical entertainment to users. The handset is offered with plenty of impressive features designed to make the musical experience more exciting. The Mix Walkman comes armed with a ‘Sappin’ key which offers users the ability to skim through tracks and to skip straight to the chorus of the next song. Another notable music feature is the karaoke feature which allows users to sing along to the song by lowering the vocal track of a selected track. In addition, the device offers 13 hours of music playback.

As for the Txt Pro, it is offered with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3-inch touch screen display and a 3.2 megapixel camera. The handset is designed mainly with improved features for text messaging and social networking in mind. The Txt pro comes equipped with a friends application to make the social networking experience more enjoyable for the user. Both phones are offered with a micro SD card slot that can take up to 32GB memory cards.

Cordier further added that Sony Ericsson is pleased about the fact that customers are happy with the new phones that are created with entertainment and connectivity in mind. As for the pricing details, they are not yet available.

Toshiba has decided to give some competition to the likes of iPad 2 and BlackBerry PlayBook. The latest tablet is all set to be released on the 10^th of July in the US. Experts believe that the Toshiba Thrive will have to offer some impressive technology to compete with the iPad and PlayBook.

Sold at a starting price of just $429, the Thrive is definitely much cheaper than the iPad 2. Some experts are under the impression that the lower price comes with some sacrifices. For example, the base model which is available for the lowest price offers only 8GB. However, there are higher priced models that come with higher capacity. For the 16 GB and 32 GB models, the price is respectively set at $479 and $579.

In addition to the limited capacity, the Toshiba Thrive is also considered to be somewhat chunky in comparison to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and iPad 2. The tablets weight of 1.6 pounds is said to be a drawback by the standards of many tech experts. On the other hand, the tablet boasts a full sized HDMI and USB ports as well as an SD card slot.

Powered by Android 3.1, the Toshiba Thrive boasts a Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It also sports a removable battery with the ability to last for about seven hours and a standard charging port. In addition, Toshiba has offered interchangeable back plate colors for users with an eye for colour.

After its release, the Toshiba Thrive will have plenty of competition from the Acer Iconia Tab A500 and the Asus Eee Pad Transformer that are both powered by Android 3.1. The economic tablet will be up for pre-order at Best Buy from the 13^th of June.

According to an announcement made by J.K. Shin, the President of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Division, the company is planning to launch a third generation of its widely successful Galaxy S handset. The launch is announced to take place in 2012. The official Samsung Galaxy S II was unveiled at Mobile World Congress back in February.

As per the announcement made by J.K. Shin, the third version of the Galaxy S smart phone is being prepared to be launched within the first half of next year. Shin further stated that the race for 4G is already on its way and that it will become more popular with tablets.

The currently available details of the upcoming smart phone suggest that it will be an evolved and enhanced version of its Galaxy Tab models. Samsung is currently dealing with a lawsuit with their biggest rival, Apple Inc. who also happens to be Samsung’s most prominent customer in their components business. The lawsuit was filed by Apple on the claim that Samsung has copied the design and appearance of their most popular devices the iPhone and the iPad. Samsung has responded to the claim with a counter attack stating that Apple has violated their patent for cell phone transmission technologies.

Despite Apple’s claim, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab and Galaxy S smart phones have both fared exceptionally well on the market. Last year, over 10 million units of the first version of the Galaxy S handset were sold (it was very popular as one of the T-Mobile prepaid phones). Earlier last month, the Samsung Galaxy S II was released. Sporting an impressive an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p Full HD video and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor all packed in to a slim stylish design, the Galaxy S II has managed to sell a staggering 1.3 million devices since it was released.

Experts believe that Samsung will have to deliver a solid performance as most of the users’ attention is focused towards Apple’s iPhone 5 and HTC Sensation.

It is expected that Apple will be releasing an internal upgrade for the massively successful MacBook Air. According to information released by sources with knowledge on the matter, the supplies for the “size zero’ laptop are overwhelmed with the massive demand. Most tech experts believe that Apple is attempting to clear shelves in time for the new version of the laptop.

In addition, both of Apple’s retailers are offering the machines at incredibly low prices. The11.6inch version is considered to be Apple’s best attempt at something resembling a netbook. Reviewers and user have both expressed that the Air is indeed a marvel. With its unibody design and futuristic super thin design it was also considered to be a visual treat.

However, the memory and battery life was considered by most users not to regard this impressive machine as a primary laptop. Nevertheless, the 11.6 inch MacBook Air comes complete with a generously sized keyboard and a multi-touch track pad.

Originally priced at £850, the MacBook Air was considered to be a luxury product. At the moment, Best Buy has marked the device down to $938 which has resulted in quite a bit of purchases from many users who found the original price to be too high. The Mac Refurb store has taken the price down another $100 and is offering the 11.6 version at $829.

The all new versions of the MacBook Air will come equipped with Thunderbolt technology as well as the Sandy Bridge processors from Intel. The information that is available at the moment suggests that the appearance of the upcoming upgraded versions will be the same as the current versions which are flying off the shelves due to the price cuts. The MacBook Air was redesigned last year, therefore a new look will not be offered with the impressive package.

What have you heard about Linux? An operating system which is hard to learn with a shell for typing complex commands? Anyway, Linux was popular to be popular among geeks for decades and the general users were left aside when it comes to Linux. But amazingly, there are increasing number of layman computer users converting themselves from Windows to Linux nowadays. Most of the honor for this new trend should go to a few new developments of the area of desktop visualization such as Compiz and Beryl.

Compiz and Beryl was first introduced obviously for competing with the eye candy of Windows and Apple Macintosh. But in several ways, Compiz was way leading than Windows and apparently some critics say that Windows Vista release was delayed in order to incorporate some of the competitive features Compiz had. Now Compiz consist of some of the most amazing 3D visualizations computing has ever offered while it continues to enhance the desktop effects and the usability. These graphics are similar to the 3D Design at www.autodesk.co.uk technology often utilized by engineers and architects.

Compiz is a composite window manager for Linux which uses 3D graphics acceleration via OpenGL. It offers various graphical effects and usability features on any Linux desktop environment such as Xfce, Gnome and KDE. Same as most of other Linux based software, Compiz offers the facility for plug-in. You can add new graphical effects for your existing Compiz window manager by adding simple plug-ins. Unlike difficult software installation in Linux, these plug-ins are easy to install and configure. Sharing the most powerful feature of Linux and open source software, Compiz is supported by a large community so; you will find plenty of forums on the internet that shares knowledge on this.

Since Compiz is designed for high-end graphics, it carries few disadvantages for users with relatively old or different hardware. Compiz is more effective and successful with the most recent NVidia and ATI graphics cards. Therefore, there are a large number of users who do not have the luxury of experiencing this eye catching windowing system yet. It especially, does not fully support Intel chip based graphics cards. So, most of the laptop users are waiting for someone to hack Compiz code and make the eye candy available for them!