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Hercules, the computer DJ entertainment specialist, brings the fun of DJ mixing to music fans everywhere with the first wireless digital mixing mini-controller, the Mobile DJ MP3. An intuitive, user-friendly DJ mixing controller for PC, the Mobile DJ MP3 allows users to, personalize music and host parties like a DJ. The portable Mobile DJ MP3 is available for the retail price of $99.99 in black as well as white online at djdeals.com, J&R Computer World, Musician’s Friend, American Musical Supply, and more.

Until now, DJ mixing novices have found only semi-professional or professional DJ hardware or complex mixing software requiring practice and agility to progress beyond the basics. The Mobile DJ MP3, the most mobile, dual deck, DJ mixer available, is an affordable, general consumer solution for anyone 12 years and up looking to mix his or her favorite digital tunes and be the hit of their house party. Indeed, with this wireless, handheld mixer the host of the party can control the music while still mingling and dancing with friends.

“In light of the explosion in the popularity of MP3s, we have created a novice MP3 mini-controller that puts DJing within reach for all music and entertainment enthusiasts of all ages” explains François Garet, Development Director for the Hercules Music product line. “Our new portable controller makes mixing easy by giving everyone the tools to have fun putting their own touch on their digital music”.

The mixer is powered by two C* batteries and has a dual LCD display that allows the DJ to pick tracks and mix them, away from the computer. If the DJ hesitates, the Automix feature will automatically select the next song, ensuring a smooth set. The Mobile DJ MP3 includes two decks for mixing, scratching and synchronizing the MP3 or WAV files stored on the PC. Additionally, the mini-controller includes two jog wheels emulating two vinyl/cd decks for scrolling through tracks quickly and scratching, a cross fader slider that allows quick transition from deck to the other deck and two volume sliders, four sound and effect buttons per deck, pitch sliders and 25 control buttons. Sound effects, song loops and changes in tempo let you modify songs according to your taste, and put your own individual musical mark on the mixes you share with your audience.

The Mobile DJ MP3 is easy to install. Simply plug in the USB radio receiver key for wireless connectivity and insert the software CD. The wireless and handheld Mobile DJ MP3 simply requires a computer equipped with a sound card, amplified speakers and your favorite music (CD-Audio or MP3, WAV or WMA files). DJing software is included.

Learn more about the Mobile DJ MP3 at hercules.com

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iLuv, the leader in innovative approaches to audio systems, announced today two new HD Radio units, the i168 and i169. The iLuv i169 HD Radio unit with iPod Dock and Dual Alarm Clock will be available early May 2008 with an MSRP of $169.99 and the i168 HD Radio with Dual Alarm Clock will be available in mid April 2008 with an MSRP of $89.99. Both will be available online at www.i-luv.com as well as JC Penny, Electronics Expo and J&R Music.

“HD Radio technology greatly expands AM and FM broadcasting capabilities with crystal-clear digital sound, text on the screen and hundreds of new digital FM channels,” said Howard Kim, iLuv Marketing Manager. “We are pleased to offer this technology in our distinctive products.”

i169 HD Radio with iPod Dock and Dual Alarm Clock:
The i169 HD Radio with iPod Dock and Dual Alarm Clock features crystal-clear, digital stereo for FM and AM HD Radio stations and multicast channels. The i169 displays information from the HD Radio station including song name, band, frequency and more. It also receives standard analog AM and FM stereo and includes PLL tuning digital tuning technology. There are 30 programmable presets for radio stations (10 for AM / 20 for FM). The new HD Radio dock also plays and charges your iPod and the digital dual alarm clock function allows you to wake to iPod, AM/FM radio, or buzzer. It also includes an auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack and remote control. www.i-luv.com

i168 HD Radio Unit with Dual Alarm Clock:
The i168 HD Radio unit with Dual Alarm Clock provides crystal-clear, digital stereo for FM and AM HD Radio stations and multicast channels.. Functions include station and song information display, analog AM and FM stereo reception, PLL tuning digital tuning technology and programmable presets for 30 radio stations (10 for AM / 20 for FM) and an auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack. The liquid-crystal display (LCD) and dual alarm clock features a digital clock and date display with the option to wake up to AM/FM radio or buzzer and includes a mute function.

Visit i-luv.com

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Datz.com, the new digital music platform, download store and recommendation service which exploded onto the digital landscape last year, announces the launch of their new user-generated, community-orientated portal this week.

Central to the newly rejuvenated user-friendly website is the introduction of an interactive environment, which encourages users to actively get involved in generating content, reviews and ratings, allowing artists and fans to interact directly with one another.

Providing an essential platform to showcase new talent, Datz encourages independent and unsigned artists to upload their own music, enabling them to create their own community and fanbase within Datz. With the click of a mouse, artists can now find their music available alongside the finest in cutting-edge bands, as well as an extensive back catalogue from all the majors where you can re-live the classics.

Fans, on the other hand, can create their own blogging pages whereby they can recommend and discuss the latest Datz music. In addition Datz.com provides e-ticketing, a gig calendar, event reminders and recommended downloads of the week - creating an all-encompassing, interactive musical community which is set to become a vital resource for artists, fans and industry professionals alike.

Evolving into a credible voice in the field of new and exciting music, Datz works closely with music industry trade publication, Music Week, by sponsoring their renowned Music Week Playlist. Having originally launched in 2007, Datz entered the music market place via a voucher redemption system, which provided free downloads for users with the purchase of mobile phones. They ran highly successful and ground-breaking promotions with LG & Orange with Sainsbury’s, and Woolworth’s, one of the largest music and mobile retailers in the UK. In fact, Datz became one of the first digital stores to utilise a traditional marketing tool for a non-traditional product.

Experience Datz, visit www.datz.com

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Devotec Industries are proud to announce their smallest and lightest charger yet! Weighing in at a slim 80g and measuring about the same as a 1st gen Ipod Nano, the new solar charger still packs enough energy in its 1800mAh Lith-ion battery to charge a phone/blackberry/mp3 player 2 times or more before needing to be re-charged. And when the Solar Charger does need to be toped up, you can charge the device via its solar panel, or use either the supplied AC adapter or USB cable.

Retailing at a fantastic £19.99, ($40) this fully featured pack has a higher spec and more connectivity than solar chargers costing twice as much. And for added convenience, the Devotec USB Travel Plug can be added to the pack, giving access to charge the unit in over 180 countries!

Connectivity comes courtesy of the included adapters, with tips for Nokia (old and new), Motorola/Blackberry/mini USB, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, PSP/Digital Cameras and Ipod all being part of the package.

Lasting up to 3 months on a single charge, the Devotec Solar Charger has been extensively tested and re-engineered to include all the necessary accessories straight out of the box, including a stylish pouch to keep the solar panel scratch free when not in use.

The Devotec Solar Charger is a great way to keep safe and not have to worry about your phone or Blackberry losing battery when you are away from home.

Alex Devoto, founder and MD, said: “We are really excited about this release. After working to perfect this concept for three years, we feel we have a finely tuned product ready to meet the needs of the mobile consumer, with the widest selection of compatibility at an unrivalled price-point.”

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Microsoft have always aimed to help computer users do tasks better with their software, while Windows XP and Vista have been loved and hated by some, I am sure investigators and law enforcement will love the new plug-in device called “Microsoft COFEE”. It does not contain caffeine, but it does contain 150 commands that will help investigators work faster when gathering digital evidence.

The quicker they can extract forensic data from computers, the faster crimes can be solved and maybe it could save more lives. We have pointed out it’s not Coffee, but what COFEE really stands for is “Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor”. This plug-in device (basically a small USB hard drive) can analyze data stored on a computer, analyze Internet activity and decrypt passwords.

Last June the Microsoft COFEE device was distributed to a handful of law-enforcement agencies, but today we hear that over 15 countries and 2,000 officers are using this gadget. While we do not know how much this will help stop crime, you can count on it helping a lot…well done Microsoft.

So what do you think of Microsoft making the COFEE device free to law enforcement agencies and how much do you think this will help in real world crime?

Source: Read | Via

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X-OOM Software, a leading publisher of digital media software for mobile devices, has launched X-OOM Movies on iPod 2. This innovative software enables users to turn their iPod™ and iPhone™ into a mini mobile cinema to watch favourite films on the go.

Ideal for passing the time on long train journeys, commuting and flights, X-OOM Movies on iPod 2 means any non copy-protected films, TV programmes and video clips can be viewed anywhere. The software allows single or multiple files to be converted to an iPod compatible format. The high speed video encoder supports formats such as; DVD, SVCD, VCO, DivX, AVI, WMV, MPEG, and FLV, all which can be quickly converted.

X-OOM Movies on iPod 2 will record and transfer any web-TV shows onto an iPod™ or iPhone™, to avoid missing favourite programmes. The software searches through over 1000 sports, music, comedy and entertainment channels, as well as sites such as YouTube and MySpace, so programmes and clips can be downloaded to an iPod™ or iPhone™ in just a few clicks. There is also the option to regularly subscribe to the 1000 frequently updated video podcasts, to ensure favourite shows aren’t lost.

A new integrated media library provides a helpful solution for collectively viewing all video files stored on a computer. The library includes customisable pre-defined settings, to allow straightforward transfer and modification of video clips. X-OOM Movies on iPod 2 also includes the option to rip just the audio from a video file, so favourite music from films and TV programs can be saved and listened to when on the move.

Features include:
· Conversion of single or multiple files, such as movies, TV programmes and video clips to an iPod™ or iPhone™ specific file format for ease of viewing
· 5 file conversion settings to customise options such as file size, quality and compression, ensuring films can be effortlessly transferred
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· Expert mode to quickly and automatically complete video cutting and processing

X-OOM Movies on iPod 2 is priced at £19.99 and is available from X-OOM.com and amazon.

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Ok so we know how popular the release of the much anticipated game Grand Theft Auto 4 is, as many of our high streets see huge queues as people wanted to get their copy. There are so many forecasts that the game will break all records however; Bookies Paddy Power does not believe this to be the case.

The bookies do wonder if GTA IV will have the staying power in 10 weeks time, they believe that the Wii Fit from Nintendo will bump GTA IV of the top spot after just a few days. Paddy Power are now offering a 9/2 odds that GTA IV will sit at the top of the charts for 10 weeks, but they are offering odds of 6/4 that the Wii Fit will knock Grand Theft Auto 4 of the number one spot.

If the Nintendo Wii Fit does not manage to knock Rockstar’s newest game from the top of the charts then all is not lost, as Nintendo has another great game coming. The game in question is Mario Kart and the forecast for game sales look very promising.

I own a PlayStation 3 and I am still not certain if I will purchase GTA IV However; I do not own a Nintendo Wii, but that is about to change as I am eager to own Wii Fit.

Source – Pocket-Lint

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Miniweb Interactive, a UK headquartered company that is changing the economics of the interactive TV industry, today announced the availability of its new ‘TV Key’ service on the Sky Digital TV platform, making TV Key enhanced programming available to over 8.8 million Sky users and all TV channels.

At the same time, Miniweb has also announced a content acquisition programme, aimed at providing the services required to enable advertisers, brands, channels and content owners to quickly, easily and cost-effectively launch video rich interactive applications on the Sky platform.

“Today’s launch on Sky makes TV Key functionality available to over 8.8 million TV viewers in the UK and can be used by any broadcaster or channel on Digital Satellite. It is the first step on our interactive road map,” said Ian Valentine, CEO, Miniweb Interactive. “Our mission is to change the economics of interactive TV so the industry can deliver video rich interactive services over broadband to multiple types of TV device. Through the use of on-air TV Keys and content delivered via Freefone, this new service is a more economical approach, more aligned to a broadband world, making interactive TV affordable for all broadcasters, advertisers and channel owners. These online services will seamlessly migrate to broadband enabled TV devices as they become available in the market. I urge anyone who previously saw the economics as a barrier in leveraging the power of interactive TV to get in touch.”

The TV Keys service is now delivering the economies and interactive capabilities of the web to the TV and has already gained the interest of a number of brands, channels and content owners. Miniweb expects to announce new content from household names in the coming weeks and months.

The Miniweb platform makes it easy to re-purpose and successfully deploy internet content as an enhanced TV service with continuation of channel video. Miniweb has also produced the tools and templates that make it easy and quick to design, build and publish interactive TV Sites. Miniweb’s standards based and open interactive platform enables next generation interactive 2.0 experiences through low cost author-once publishing and low cost deployment with maximum viewer reach.

TV Sites are interactive destinations that are made available to the consumer through the TV Key homepage on the Sky EPG. Sites are easy to use with a remote control and are often associated with TV programming. A specific TV Site can be accessed directly by entering a numeric shortcut known as a TV Key, which can be used as an on-screen interactive prompt and connects a viewer directly to a TV Site.

TV Keys are the best on-screen response mechanism for content owners as unlike phone numbers or web URLs, they are easily remembered and immediately usable with a remote control, as well as being free to use. Viewers of any channel can enter a TV Key at any time, by pressing ‘Interactive 0 2’ on the Sky remote.

Content or channel owners and developers looking to launch interactive applications should contact Miniweb: info@miniweb.tv or call +44 (0) 20 8232 2020

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About two and a half years ago Terminal Reality went to game developer Sierra to show them a game they had been working on, and although they liked the game as well as the technology used Sierra asked why not do a Ghostbusters game instead as they told them that the Ghostbusters icon is the second most known icon in the world. Terminal Reality then asked Sierra if it was a good property in which they replied it is a great property.

So six month past in which time Terminal Reality were able to come up with a great tech demo to show what they wanted to do with Ghostbusters, this was done by using their infernal engine. They wrote the software for the Sony PS3 first then the Xbox 360 and finally the PC. It was easier to do the programming first on the Sony PlayStation 3 as the same model can then be used on the Xbox 360 and PC. The physics engine used for the games is called velocity, this helps to recreate scenes from the Ghostbusters movie like when slimmer is flying around the hotel which was set up for a party. So when the Ghostbusters go in the room to try and catch him the hotel room gets trashed, so users are able to do this in the game and it really works well.

The physics in the game goes one step further where you are able to smash almost anything as well as put two objects together to solve puzzles in the game.

In the game Egon has built a new proton pack but the boys do not want to be the first to try it out so they pull someone of the street which is you to try it out instead. Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd and Harold Ramis all lend their voices in the game which makes it more enjoyable. Dan Akroyd has especially worked hard in the game to make sure that they get everything right.

Ghostbusters: The Video game will be available from October 2008 on the Xbox 360, Sony PS3 and the PC, but they are also working on a Nintendo Wii and Ds version as well as on PlayStation2.

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Five days after doing our first hands-on with the Nintendo Wii Fit, I can now report that I have quit the gym for the Wii Fit and amazing yet simple Balance Board. In the last five days, my whole family has been using the Wii Fit everyday and we have all seen improved results in not only weight, but also our core balance and this has led us to save money by leaving the gym.

The reason we choose to use Wii Fit and the Balance Board instead of the gym, is because the amount our bodies have improved in this short time, it’s amazing and something that was not expected from a games console. The Nintendo Wii has proven itself to be much more than its competitors (The Sony PS3 and Xbox 360), one example is just last night when we had a group of friends over, our Sony PS3 did not get touched and I had just purchased GTA 4 as well.

As summer is approaching I will be outside jogging, but with one hour of step, hula, muscle workouts, yoga and more, this is more than enough to burn calories, increase muscle and strength and improve our balance. If you have used the Wii Fit for a week and everyday you will know what I mean, if you have not then I suggest you go to a friend or buy the product to see how good Wii Fit really is.

This is just one story of how our gym has been replaced by a better product, although we will still jog outside. Tell us your story and experience with Nintendo’s Wii Fit. Also let me point out that our local health club/gym does not let children use the gym (only swimming), so my son and daughter are getting more exercise at home thanks to Wii Fit.

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