Are you ready for Gadget Show Live @ Christmas

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Are you ready for Gadget Show Live @ Christmas
33,000 Visitors are expected at this years Gadget Show Live @ Christmas – 20% up on 2012. Over 30,000 avid gamers; over 24,000 considering next gen console purchase 1-3 November, Earls Court, London http://www.gadgetshowlive.net/

Research carried out by organisers of Gadget Show Live @ Christmas, Upper Street Events, has revealed that 93 per cent (30,690) of all visitors to the event are avid gamers.

Stats also show that 73 per cent (24,090) of visitors are considering buying a PlayStation 4, which launches in the UK on 29 November, and 69 per cent (22,770) are weighing up the pros and cons of purchasing an Xbox One (releasing on 22 November). 86 per cent said their decision could be swayed by being able to play the new consoles at Gadget Show Live @ Christmas.

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More than a third (35 per cent) of the show’s visitors are hardcore gamers playing for more than 10 hours per week. 46 per cent play between one and 10 hours. 94 per cent play mobile games, 88 per cent own a console and 77 per cent play PC games.  Over half (56 per cent) said they would be more inclined to buy a specific title if there were given the chance to play it first at Gadget Show Live @ Christmas.

This year, Upper Street Events is expecting 33,000 visitors to attend Gadget Show Live @ Christmas – more than 20 per cent more than last year, which attracted 27,280 gadget fans. Over 160 tech companies exhibited at the launch event, including Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Electronic Arts, Capcom, Warner Bros, 2K, Overclockers, Turtle Beach and Game.

Game, the UK’s leading interactive entertainment retailer, is confirmed as the official gaming retailer for Gadget Show Live @ Christmas 2013. The Game Zone Stage is making a welcome return to the event – a highlight of every visitor’s experience, the stage allows gamers to try out some of the newest titles (often before release) and gaming technology.

“These are big numbers and we’re making big promises, but we’re confident in the stats because we know from exhibitor feedback last year that our visitors want to play unreleased games at the show and they want to spend money on software and hardware,” said Katie Tozer, event manager.

“And that’s the big difference between Gadget Show Live @ Christmas and all other consumer gaming events in the UK – our visitors turn up at the show with shopping in mind and they are not shy about putting their hands in their pockets.”

Gadget Show Live @ Christmas – the sister show to the UK’s biggest consumer tech show, Gadget Show Live – debuted in 2012 and returns for its second edition on 1-3 November at new venue Earls Court in London.

ReDiscover Two Remasters Arcade Classics for the Wii U This Week

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ReDiscover Two Remasters Arcade Classics for the Wii U This Week

Discover Two Remastered Arcade Classics for the Wii U With Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Releasing on Nintendo eShop

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara (CAPCOM) out for the Wii U download via Nintendo eShop from 12/9/13 for €14.99 (£11.99). Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara combines two timeless D&D arcade classics -Tower of Doom and Shadow over Mystara- into one definitive package. Battle through a rich fantasy universe with a host of new features, including HD visuals, drop-in/drop-out 4 player online co-op, customizable House Rules, leaderboards, and a trove of extras.

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Super Mario Bros for the Wii U Virtual Console for €4.99 (£3.49) out this Thursday 12th September, for more than 25 years, the Super Mario series has conquered the charts, and won the hearts of fans the world over. Now you can discover – or rediscover – the original game that made Mario a household name. Run and jump with Mario or Luigi through caves and castles, down pipes and across platforms, and face off against Bowser to rescue your beloved Princess Peach. It may be more than a quarter of a century old, but Super Mario Bros. is still as enchanting as ever! If you own this title on your Wii, perform a system transfer from your Wii to your Wii U to receive a special upgrade price. This is the USA version of the game.

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Sonic Generations (Sega) out this Thursday for the 3DS for £19.99 / €24.99, Sonic’s universe is thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power sends Sonic back in time. Whilst there, Sonic runs into a younger version of himself! Now they must team up to defeat their enemies, save their friends, and find out who is behind this diabolical deed. Sonic Generations allows players to play as both Classic and Modern Sonic – taking advantage of their unique abilities. Master Classic Sonic’s spin dash, and grind and boost as Modern Sonic as you run through levels created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS console. The Nintendo 3DS version also includes additional bonus stages, as well as the exclusive 2 player versus mode – beat your friends and win the ultimate bragging rights! You can also use Street Pass to collect new content and unlock bonus material throughout the game!

Last title for the this week from Nintendo is Secrets of the Titanic 1912-2012 (Avanquest) for the Nintendo 3DS for €10.99 (£9.99). Join Eva and her
family as they take a cruise on a ship following the same path as the ill-fated Titanic. After wearing her grandmother’s necklace, Eva starts to experience flashbacks and finds herself onboard the Titanic, not as herself, but as her beloved grandmother. Should she try and stop the Titanic from colliding with the iceberg and change the course of history forever? And, if she does prevent the disaster, what impact does it have on the future and ultimately the safety of her own family! Test your hidden-object and logic skills in this tense and exciting adventure game!

Has O2 UK let the Release Date out for the iPhone 5S (Exclusive)

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Has O2 UK let the Release Date out for the iPhone 5S (Exclusive)

Has someone leaked out the release date for the new iPhone 5S that is going to announced tomorrow at the Apple event. Well it looks like someone on the o2 web chat didn’t get the memo got a little carried away chatting and gave away the UK release date for the new iPhone 5S today.

 

 

 

Many Thanks to iJord8n for the information on this story.

 

 

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Test Starts Next Year for PS4

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FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Test Starts Next Year for PS4

SQUARE ENIX today announced that the opening of beta tests on the PlayStation 4 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn from Saturday the 22nd of February 2014 and a free service that will allow players to switch from playing the game on the PlayStation 3 to the PlayStation 4

Square Enix today announced the date for the start of beta tests on the PlayStation 4 (PS4) version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn (FFXIV: ARR).

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Beta testing will commence on the PS4 version of FFXIV: ARR, on Saturday the 22nd of February 2014.

 

The FFXIV: ARR game service is now live on Windows PC and the PlayStation 3 (PS3), and a PS4 version is currently in development. Essential work to increase the number of servers and strengthen the service environment, with the aim of alleviating the crowding on existing servers is also in progress.

Furthermore, those who are currently playing the PS3 version of FFXIV: ARR will not have to re-buy the game on PS4 and will be able to transition to playing on PS4 at no additional cost. They will even be able to carry over their character data and continue playing on the new platform.

Sony Announces PS4 Date for Japan

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Sony Announces PS4 Date for Japan

Today at the Sony Pre Tokyo Game Show, Sony announced the release date for the PlayStation 4 in Japan. Sony will release the PS4 on the 22nd February 2014 with a new limited edition pack that will include Knack (download code) and one year extended guarantee for the console.

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The Limited Edition Day One will be priced at the same price and the standard PS4 pricing.

Sony Announces the PS Vita TV

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Sony Announces the PS Vita TV

Today Sony at the pre-Tokyo Game Show conference announced the PlayStation Vita TV, that will allow users to easily access video services, games and various content on their TV at home. The new system adopts chip sets and system software of the PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system and its size is 6.5cm × 10.5cm, smallest of all PlayStation platforms that connect to a TV. With PS Vita TV, users can comfortably enjoy various video services in high quality, including “TSUTAYA TV,” TSUTAYA’s video service with more than 40,000 contents new and old, “niconico,” delivering array of content including live broadcasts, and “Hulu,” an online video subscription service with unlimited access to movies, TVs and anime, by simply connecting the system to the network.

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In addition, more than 1,300 software titles for PS Vita as well as various network services for PS Vita and PlayStation Plus membership service can be enjoyed on the system. SCE will deliver PlayStation experience available on PS Vita TV through system software updates and by enriching the content, to existing PlayStation fans, as well as those who have not experienced PlayStation products. PS Vita TV accepts Vita memory and game cards, while users will also have access to more than 1,300 Vita, PSP and PS One games.

PS Vita TV will be available first in Japan prior to any other regions, on November 14, 2013, priced at 9,480 yen (£60 / $95). A second version containing a DualShock 3 controller and a memory card will also be available at launch.

Specs for the PlayStation Vita TV

PlayStation Vita TV (PS Vita TV) Product Outline

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Product name

PlayStation

 

®Vita TV (PS Vita TV)

Color

 

 

 White

 

 
Product code

 

 

 VTE-1000 AB01

 

 
Release date

 

 

 November 14, 2013

 

 
Recommended retail price

 

 

 9,954 yen (including tax)

 

 
External dimensions

 

 

 Approx. 65.0 × 105.0 × 13.6 mm (length × height × thickness)

 

 
Mass

 

 

 Approx. 110g

 

 
CPU

 

 

 ARM

 

® Cortex™-A9 core (4core)

GPU

 

 

 IMG SGX543MP4+

 

 
Main slots and connectors

 

 

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PlayStation®Vita card slot

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Memory card slot

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USB connector (USB 2.0 Type A)

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HDMI output port (HDMI-CEC)

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LAN port (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX)

Wireless communication

 

 

 ・IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n=1×1) (Wi-Fi)

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Bluetooth® 2.1＋EDR (A2DP,AVRCP,HSP,HID)

Internal memory card

 

 

 1GB

 

 
AV output

 

 

 720p, 1080i, 480p

 

 
Sound output

 

 

 LPCM 2ch

 

 
Power

 

 

 AC adaptor: DC 5V

 

 
Maximum rated power consumption

 

 

 Approx. 2.8W

 

 
Included

 

 

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PlayStation®Vita TV × 1

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HDMI cable × 1

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AC adaptor × 1

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Power cord × 1

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Printed materials × 1

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New PS Vita Announced Smaller and in New Colours

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New PS Vita Announced Smaller and in New Colours

Today Sony at the  pre-Tokyo Game Show conference has announced new PS Vita model that will be 15mm in width – 20 per cent thinner than the existing model – and weigh 219g, making it 15 per cent lighter.

With a 1GB of onboard memory will also be included, meaning that you won’t need a memory card for game saves and smaller downloads.

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With the new PS Vita it also features an improved battery life (boosted by an extra hour of gameplay, now up to six hours gameplay time).

And it’ll be available in a range of colours yellow, pink, white, grey, lime green and and light blue. Sony said that the new PS Vita’s OLED screen has been replaced by an LED one, a larger, 64GB memory card will also be made available on 10th October.

No Date for the new PS Vita model outside Japan just yet.

 

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Xbox Music Comes to iOS, Android plus Free Streaming on the Web

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Xbox Music Comes to iOS, Android plus Free Streaming on the Web

Today Microsoft has announced that Xbox Music is releasing on iOS and Android app and Xbox is also adding free streaming to our Web player, making Xbox Music and its 30 million tracks available on millions more devices and for free to anyone with a Web browser (Free streaming available only on the Web and devices running Windows 8 or later. Limited hours of free streaming after six months; unlimited with paid subscription. Coming later this fall: artist-based radio on Android, iOS and the Web.).

As Xbox Music is coming up on its one-year anniversary for Microsoft and have learned a lot in that time.  Xbox Music is now, more than ever, a service that spans across all kinds of devices—phones, tablets, PCs and TVs—and unites artists with their fans through one common platform.

Now Xbox Music, is positioning to solve several problems that exist today.  A lot of people use multiple music services to get the songs and albums they want. Does this sound familiar?  You’re listening to Pandora and bookmark a song you love. Later, you open Spotify and use your subscription to listen to the song over and over again on repeat. And then you use iTunes or Amazon to purchase the song for your own collection that wasn’t available for streaming.  We’ve all been there.

If you are a fan of music, I don’t think enjoying the songs I love should be this complicated or disconnected.  To solve this problem, last year the Xbox Music team introduced Xbox Music, an all-in-one music service that gives you the independence to stream music for free, subscribe to all the music you want or download to own your favourite songs.  And it’s all integrated across your tablet, PC, phone and TV.

With new features for Xbox Music on Windows 8, a redesign of the Xbox Music interface in Windows 8.1 and even the first version of a Web-based Xbox Music player earlier this summer.

Xbox Music Available on iOS & Android. Xbox Music is now available on iOS and Android devices worldwide, expanding the number of devices the service is available on.   Microsoft will continue to improve the service on these platforms bringing offline mode to iOS and Android in the coming months.

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Free Streaming on any Web Browser. Also Microsoft today announced a new update to the Web-based music player to introduce free streaming on the Web. That means you can simply visit http://music.xbox.com  and begin listening to free music immediately.

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Web Playlist. A new Web Playlist feature is built into the Xbox Music app for Windows 8.1. The tool scans for artists’ mentions on a given Web page and creates a custom playlist of their music. Think about the Web page of your favourite radio station, or an upcoming music festival, and all the bands and songs included on that Web page.  Web Playlist identifies all that music and creates an instant, custom playlist inside Xbox Music with the simple touch of a button. We’ll release Web Playlist along with Windows 8.1 on the 18th October.

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Bing Smart Search. Xbox Music is integrated seamlessly into Bing Smart Search for Windows 8.1. Using Bing Smart Search, you can find musicians, bands and artists presented in a rich field of content, including top songs, albums, videos, images and relevant Web pages. If you select a track from the song list in the Bing results, it will immediately begin playing in the Xbox Music app. By collaborating with the Windows and Bing teams, Xbox Music on Windows 8.1 will make it easier than ever to find tons of great info about your favourite artists and instantly listen to the music you love without backing in and out of apps.

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Radio comes to the Web. Creating a new form of artist-based radio, the Radio feature is a quick and dynamic way to personalize your collection, discover new favourite’s and create ultimate playlists by launching instant mixes based on your favourite artists. With unlimited skips and a view of the full recommended music stream, Radio puts you in control of your Internet radio experience. Radio will release to the Xbox Music web player later this year.

Exclusive WildStar interview with Carbine Studio’s Jeremy Gaffney

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Exclusive WildStar interview with Carbine Studio’s Jeremy Gaffney

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Last month at Gamescom, I managed to sit down with Jeremy Gaffney from Carbine Studios to get an update on what’s happening with WildStar.

WildStar is an upcoming sci-fi MMORPG with a stylized cartoon-ish look currently in development by NCSoft’s Southen California-based Carbine Studios. Play will be set on the newly discovered planet of Nexus, once home to the technologically advanced race called the Eldan. Long ago, they mysteriously vanished. Now that the planet has been rediscovered, Explorers, Soldiers, Scientists, and Settlers are coming here from across the galaxy in search of adventure, fortune, and possibly the dark secrets of the Eldan.

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Over to Jeremy, and some new gameplay footage:

Earlier this year I also got to interview Stephan Frost:

WildStar will be released on the PC next year, and there will be a beta before that, so watch this space for more information as soon as we get it.

You can learn more about WildStar and sign up for the beta on their website.

What do you think of WildStar? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

VLC for iOS updated to version 2.1.0

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VLC for iOS updated to version 2.1.0

VLC for iOS has been updated to version 2.1.0 with new features and fixes.

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VLC for iOS is a port of the free VLC media player to iPad, iPod and iPhone.

It can play all your movies and shows in most formats directly without conversion.

It allows file synchronization with Dropbox, iTunes, direct download and through an embedded upload web server.

What’s New in Version 2.1.0

This version is a new release with new features and numerous fixes:
– Add support for subtitles in non-western languages
– Add UPNP discovery and streaming
– Add FTP server discovery, streaming and downloading
– Add Bonjour announcements for the WiFi Uploader’s website
– Add playback of audio-only media
– Add Deinterlace option (off by default)
– Newly implemented menu and application flow
– Improved Subtitles support, VoiceOver and accessibility support, video output on external screens, Passcode Lock and so many other
– New translations to Bosnian, Catalan, Galician, Greek, Marathi, Portuguese, Slovenian

You can download VLC for iOS from the Apple App Store for free.

AMD Catalyst Software Suite Version 13.10 beta Released

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AMD Catalyst Software Suite Version 13.10 beta Released

If you have an AMD graphics card you might want to update your AMD Catalyst Software Suite which is now at version 13.10 beta.

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Feature Highlights of The AMD Catalyst 13.10 Beta Driver for Windows:

  • AMD Catalyst 13.10 Beta includes all of the features/fixes found in AMD Catalyst 13.8 Beta2
  • PCI-E bus speed is no longer set to x1 on the secondary GPU when running in CrossFire configurations
  • Rome Total War 2:  Updated AMD CrossFire™ profile
    • improves CrossFire scaling up to 20% (at 2560×1600 with extreme settings)
    • resolves corruption issues seen while playing the game
  • Saints Row 4:  Updated AMD CrossFire profile
    • improves CrossFire scaling up to 20% (at 2560×1600 with ultra settings)
  • Metro Last Light:  Updated AMD CrossFire profile
    • improves CrossFire scaling up to 10% (at 2560×1600 with ultra settings)
  • Includes a number of frame pacing improvements for the following titles:
    • Tomb Raider
    • Metro Last Light
    • Sniper Elite
    • World of Warcraft
    • Max Payne 3
    • Hitman Absolution

The AMD Catalyst 13.10 beta driver can be downloaded from here.

Infuse for iOS version 1.4 adds Subtitles Over AirPlay

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Infuse for iOS version 1.4 adds Subtitles Over AirPlay

FireCore have released an update to their Infuse for iOS app.

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Infuse 1.4 adds robust support for streaming subtitles, along with a wide variety of video formats, to an Apple TV using AirPlay. Bring your own subtitles, or add download them on the fly from OpenSubtitles.org…Infuse 1.4 makes getting your favorite videos on the big screen easier than ever!

Infuse for iOS is a new way to enjoy media on an iPhone and iPad. Gone are the days of bland gray layouts, Infuse wraps your favorite videos in a warm bath of artwork along with pertient video details for a truly visually engaging experience. Designed for film buffs and casual users alike, Infuse provides a powerful set of features that are drop-dead simple to use.

Key Features:

  • Play a wider range of video formats such as MKV, MP4, WMV, AVI, and more.
  • Browse videos in a visually engaging layout with auto-added artwork and movie info.
  • Stream videos to the big screen using robust multi-format AirPlay.
  • Transfer videos using a standard web browser, no iTunes required.
  • Enjoy videos with enhanced mobile surround sound, powered by Dolby®.
  • Download and add subtitles with ease.
  • ‘Scrobble’ plays and post ratings/comments to trakt.tv.
  • Add videos from Dropbox, Google Drive, iTunes, email attachments and more.

Device Requirements:
iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with iOS 5 or later.

Infuse 1.4 is a universal app, and is available on the iTunes App Store for $4.99.

Linksys Announces New Top of the Line AC1900 Router

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Linksys Announces New Top of the Line AC1900 Router

Linksys has announced their latest addition to their AC product line, an AC1900 dual-core processor model, as well as an entry level AC router and an AC USB adaptor.  Read on for details!

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Linksys has announced their latest addition to their AC product line, an AC1900 dual-core processor model, as well as an entry level AC router and an AC USB adaptor.  Here is the press release:

Linksys Announces Its Fastest 802.11ac Wireless Router at IFA 2013
Linksys introduces new top model at IFA with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi AC1900 Router
Equipped with dual-core processor and external antennae delivering more speed and range

London, UK – September 5, 2013 – Linksys<http://www.linksys.com/>® today introduced its new top model in the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router line-up: the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi AC1900 Router. It offers speeds up to 600Mbps* to Wireless-N clients and up to 1300Mbps* to Wireless-AC clients. Together with a new top end model Linksys is also bringing an entry level AC-router and an AC USB-adapter to upgrade notebooks or desktop computers to the latest standard.  “Trends like the increase in connected devices in the home and the rise of on demand video services, enabling consumers to consume video on virtually any screen, puts a more critical demand on the home network,” said Mohammad Meraj Hoda, Vice President of Linksys International. “Our products are not only extremely fast, they are also easy to install and control through the innovative Linksys Smart Wi-Fi platform<http://www.linksys.com/en-eu/cloud>. With your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account and App you can get access anywhere and anytime to media stored on a connected USB storage device or change settings of the router – all from the palm of your hand.”

Smarter Routers for Smart Devices

With more smart devices entering the home, consumers need Wi-Fi that is powerful, easy to use and enables them to get to their media files – wherever they are. The new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers<http://www.linksys.com/en-eu/cloud> are equipped with the latest 802.11ac technology, and beamforming technology offering fast wireless speeds—up to three times the speed of Wireless-N*, increased range and backward compatibility with existing wireless devices.
Beamforming<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beamforming> technology helps to deliver better network range and faster Wi-Fi speeds in the home. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers with beamforming technology are designed to precisely adjust, steer and monitor the direction and shape of the Wi-Fi signals for better performance.
The new Smart Wi-Fi Routers can be installed from most tablets, smartphones or from PC browsers. Consumers simply connect to the router with their device then follow the simple set-up wizard to complete installation. An optional Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account can be created for easy control of the home network, including settings, connected devices and Smart Wi-Fi tools on virtually any device, anytime, anywhere.

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 (EA6900)
  • Speeds up to 600 Mbps* for 802.11n clients and up to 1300 Mbps* for 802.11ac clients
  • Powerful 800Mhz Dual-Core processor for maximum performance
  • Supports USB3.0 connectivity for storage media to be shared on the home network
  • Three removable external dipole antennae for maximum flexibility
  • Works best with wireless-AC clients to achieve the maximum benefits on your game console, smart TV, or desktop computer
  • Create a free Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account and download the free Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App for iOS or Android to get access to your home network from anywhere, at any time. Includes guest access, parental controls, and apps that make home networking easier and fun.
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC900 (EA6200)
  • Speeds up to 300 Mbps* for 802.11n clients and up to 867 Mbps* for 802.11ac clients
  • Supports USB3.0 connectivity for storage media to be shared on the home network
  • Create a free Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account and download the free Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App for iOS or Android to get access to your home network from anywhere, at any time. Includes guest access, parental controls, and apps that make home networking easier and fun
Linksys Wireless-AC USB Adapter (WUSB6300)
  • Upgrade your notebook or desktop computer to the latest Wireless-AC standard and enjoy increased transfer speeds and range
  • Offering speeds up to 867 Mbps* on the 5 GHz band and up to 300 Mbps* on the 2.4 GHz band
Availability

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi AC900 Router and the Linksys Wireless-AC USB Adapter are available as of today and the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi AC1900 Router is planned to be available in stores in October.

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900                          EUR 229, GBP 199
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC900                             EUR 119, GBP 99
Linksys Wireless-AC USB Adapter                             EUR 59, GBP 59

Check out these product pictures:

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Skylanders Battleground and More Coming to LG Smart TV’s

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Skylanders Battleground and More Coming to LG Smart TV’s

LG is bringing popular family-friendly video games Skylanders Battlegrounds and Where’s My Mickey? to its CINEMA 3D Smart TV platform. Demonstrated for the first time at IFA 2013, the fun, family-friendly titles can be played using the intuitive LG Magic Remote. These games will be made available this holiday season in the LG Smart TV Game World app store.

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“At LG, we’re committed to providing LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV users with a truly diverse range of entertainment options, suitable for the entire family,” said
Richard Choi, senior vice president of the Smart Business Center at LG Electronics. “These entertaining titles deliver an incredible gaming experience
thanks to the fantastic picture quality and large screens of our Smart TV lineup. And the games we’ll be bringing to our platform will take advantage of LG’s easy-to-use Magic Remote, which makes the gaming experience much more like a dedicated game console.”

Skylanders Battlegrounds is an action role-playing game experience featuring inventive team-up gameplay in which players must pit the fighting skills and magical abilities of their favorite characters against powerful enemies. Specially adapted and optimized for LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, Skylanders Battlegrounds will enable fans of the franchise to play with any character from the entire collection of Skylanders figures. The motion control capabilities of LG’s Magic Remote will help to transport the player into the beautifully rendered battlegrounds of the unique world of Skylands.

Where’s My Mickey? is a spin-off of Disney’s popular physics-based game, Where’s My Water?, and features one of the world’s most iconic animated characters, Mickey Mouse. Players guide Mickey through a variety of entertaining story-based episodes, complete with appearances by other loveable Disney favorites, including Goofy. The interactive LG Magic Remote adds to the enjoyment, allowing players to control Mickey via pointing, clicking and dragging.

The third installment in the series, Where’s My Perry?, will also debut on LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV along with Where’s My Mickey?.

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