Poptropica, Fastest Growing Online World for Kids, Adds Wild West Adventure

Poptropicans will saddle up and head for the wild west when they play the newest Island on the popular online world for kids. Now available to members with Early Access, Poptropica’s “Wild West Island” will be available to the public on March 14.

Players who visit “Wild West Island” will join the good citizens who are being terrorized by the most fearsome bandit in the land. In their quest to capture all the members of his gang and bring them to justice, players will explore the Wild West on horseback and by rail, visiting burgeoning cities, viewing stunning natural landscapes and battling outlaws in the most action-packed Poptropica adventure yet.

“Launching Poptropica’s 17th Island is a great way to start the new year,” said Jess M. Brallier, publisher of Poptropica. “Poptropica visitors can now add an adventure in the old west, complete with marauding bandits, to the exciting quests – involving everything from stolen works of art to pirates and mythical creatures – that are available on our popular, safe and secure online environment for kids.”

Poptropica Membership gives kids Early Access to new Islands, so they can be among the first to play and complete the newest Islands, weeks before it becomes available to the public. Membership also gives kids unlimited use of all costumes and Gold Cards in the Poptropica Store, allowing them to customize their Poptropicans by choosing from their favorite costumes, special abilities and effects – electrifying their Poptropican, creating a meteor shower, spraying silly stream, and much more.

Parents can buy a Poptropica Membership for their kids in one-month, three-month or six-month increments. In addition, prepaid Poptropica Game Cards, redeemable for Membership to the site or Credits to use in the Poptropica Store, can be purchased at select retailers, such as Target and Best Buy.

Late last year, the rapidly growing virtual world for kids ranked Number 5 in the Hot Video Games Category of the 2010 Google Zeitgeist. It was the only kids’ gaming site in the top five on the list of the year’s most searched-for video games. The robust gaming platform offers countless hours of safe, secure, online fun to as many as 10 million kids each month.

Kids can stay up to date on news about upcoming new Islands and other exciting developments in the world of Poptropica on the official blog at http://blog.poptropica.com/.

Newly Released Zahra Universe Single “Dancin' by the Fire" Merges Technology and Music Entertainment in 3-D Music Video

Internationally recognized pop artist Zahra Universe is releasing a 3-D music video for her new single “Dancin’ by the Fire.” Zahra Universe is taking the music world by storm with her catchy dance songs and powerful vocals, and now she is breaking into the US music scene with “Dancin’ by the Fire” charting in the Top 10 Urban and Top 100 Pop for Satellite, College, and Internet radio.

Zahra Universe draws inspiration from her travels around the world; especially the rich culture of Africa, which can be seen in “Dancin by the Fire,” a perfect example of the union between technology and tradition. This song blends the genres of pop, electro house, R&B and rap, and the video celebrates emerging technology and changing ways of experiencing music.

“I have been so inspired by traveling, and I feel passionately about promoting the message of togetherness and unity,” said Zahra Universe. “This 3-D music video is all about progression- it’s a mix of old and new, and looking toward the future. I hope to push people to look to other cultures to see how we can all move forward together and break down borders.”

The music video produced by On-Spot Enterprises, features Qwes Kross from 50/50 Konvict Muzik and Soprano from EMI France. The music video was filmed in Seoul, South Korea and sponsored by Samsung.

GoodReader for iOS, Now with Auto Sync, Enhances Life on the Cloud

GoodReader, named as the 2010’s #2 best-selling iPad app in the U.S., is now available with an amazingly simple-to-use Auto Sync feature which enables users to download documents or entire folders from remote servers and mark them to automatically synchronize. Changes made to documents in GoodReader will instantly be available for others to access on the remote server with a simple tap of the Sync button. Other key new features are the ability to download entire folders from remote servers, rather than only individual files, and support for SugarSync.

“This entire update to GoodReader is dedicated to the ‘Live on the cloud’ idea,” said Yuri Selukoff, president of Good.iWare. “GoodReader’s Auto Sync is a beautiful feature — with the touch of one button, several documents or folders from several different servers can be synced simultaneously and available to everyone with access to the folder.”

The Auto Sync feature is a solution requested by companies that must push out identical documents to remote employees, such as airlines who must send thousands of pages of updates to all pilots or sales departments issuing product pricing catalogs to their sales teams. Now, GoodReader enables users to add/delete new files and folders to a synced folder and with a simple tap on the “Sync” button all contents on the remote server will match that of GoodReader. Likewise, if a file is modified – such as annotating a PDF file – it will get uploaded to the remote server (or vice versa) during sync. This feature aims to improve collaboration among colleagues or with customers, enabling numerous people to simultaneously work on the same document.

The Auto Sync feature works with MobileMe iDisk, Dropbox, SugarSync, box.net, and any other WebDAV or FTP server.

With its support for SugarSync, GoodReader users have one more way of syncing their files remotely. SugarSync is a popular syncing and online backup service enabling individuals and businesses to organize, manage, share, and access all their files on-the-go. GoodReader also easily integrates with MobileMe iDisk, Google Docs, Dropbox, box.net and other popular servers.

“As services like GoodReader give users enhanced ability to view and navigate PDF documents on the go, the user demand for greater mobile access to documents increases,” said Laura Yecies, CEO of SugarSync. “At SugarSync, we give users access to all of their data, anytime, anywhere and from any device. We’re excited that this integration will give all GoodReader users easy access, synchronization and backup of their documents from both iPhone and iPad.”

GoodReader’s new ability to download entire folders from remote servers rather than just individual files is another great feature addition for remote workers who may otherwise have to manually download folders with dozens if not hundreds of documents.

Since its release, the iPad version of GoodReader has achieved #1 in sales in the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Spain and many others. The iPhone and iPad versions of GoodReader are available for only $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Newly Revealed Galaxy Tab 10.1 Honeycomb Provides Optimal Multimedia Experience

NVIDIA and Samsung Electronics announced today the Galaxy Tab 10.1, a 10.1-inch screen tablet which uses the NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 mobile super chip to take full advantage of the Android 3.0 (also known as Honeycomb) user interface.

While the previous 7-inch GALAXY Tab introduced the Android tablet space, the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet maximizes the entertainment on-the-go experience. It features the Tegra 2 chip’s dual-core CPU and GeForce GPU for faster Web browsing, snappier response time and overall better performance.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 utilizes the Tegra 2 chip to power Honeycomb, the first GPU-accelerated user interface designed for tablets and other larger-screen devices.

The new Samsung tablet with Tegra 2 enables consumers to engage in multitasking, surf the web quickly with fast-loading Web pages and Flash-based content, enjoy console-quality gaming and savor HD movies.

“Our first GALAXY Tab successfully defined a new generation of Android tablets,” said Hyungmoon Noh, VP of R&D Strategy Group, at Samsung. “We’ve worked closely with NVIDIA to raise the stakes again. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, with Honeycomb and Tegra 2, provide the optimal entertainment and multimedia experience without compromising mobility Samsung is known for.”

“Samsung’s latest tablet with the Tegra 2 mobile super chip and Honeycomb is a great example of what we’ve come to expect from one of the world’s most innovative companies,” said Michael Rayfield, General Manager of the Mobile business at NVIDIA.

The companies are also partnering to bring a new Android-based super phone with a dual-core CPU to consumers, for never-before-seen experiences.

IE9 and Tracking Protection: Microsoft Disrupts The Online Ad Business

The more closely I look at the new Tracking Protection feature in Internet Explorer 9, the more astonished I am that it came from one of the world’s largest corporations.

If Internet Explorer 9 becomes widely adopted and if Tracking Protection is widely used—and those are two tricky assumptions—it has the potential to seriously disrupt the online advertising business. Microsoft made this feature widely available last week in the Release Candidate build of IE9 (if you missed it, here’s my review of the IE9 RC). Using the RC, it takes exactly two clicks to download a Tracking Protection List (TPL) and begin blocking third-party cookies, tracking pixels, web beacons, hit counters, analytics scripts, and other tools of the modern web designed to assemble a profile of your movements and activities on the web.

Oh, and it blocks ads, too.

In this post, the first in a series, I’ll show how Tracking Protection works. I’ve also put together a screenshot gallery that shows the entire sequence of actions and includes some tips on how to manage Tracking Protection Lists.

Gallery: Using Tracking Protection Lists in IE9
The underlying idea behind Tracking Protection isn’t new. Third-party tools and extensions have been adding similar privacy-protecting features to web browsers for a long time, usually in the form of a browser extension, add-on, or plug-in. Adding this feature into the browser itself, however, as Microsoft has done, is a first.

Here’s how Microsoft’s solution works:

1. Someone—anyone—creates a list of domains and substrings that they want to block (or allow) as third-party content on a web page.

2. The author formats that list using Microsoft’s Tracking Protection List specification and posts it on the web.

3. Someone—anyone—creates a link to the URI for that list, using a short snippet of JavaScript. The link does not have to be on the same web server where the TPL itself is hosted.

4. An IE9 user clicks that link, which brings up a dialog box like this one:
5. The IE9 user clicks Add List, which copies the formatted file to a system folder and configures IE to   immediately begin using the rules contained on that list.

From that point on, IE9 checks the TPL before sending an HTTP request to a third-party site. Here’s a simplified example, with a page that includes an advertisement and a tracking pixel from two third-party sites. Because xyz-ads.com is on the Block list, no request is sent to its server and the space where the ad should go remains blank. But abc-analytics is on an Allow list, so that request goes through. XYZ Ads is out of luck. It didn’t get to serve an ad, and it didn’t gather any information from the visitor. ABC Analytics, on the other hand, gets its tracking database updated.

Here are a few other facts worth knowing about Tracking Protection:

TPLs affect third-party content only and are ignored for direct requests. If example.com is on a Block list, IE9 will reject any third-party requests to that domain but will serve up the page normally if you go to a page that is hosted directly on the example.com domain.
You can install multiple Tracking Protection lists and enable or disable any list at any time. You can also remove a list.
From the Manage Add-ons dialog box in IE9, you can inspect the contents of any Tracking Protection List and copy it to a text file.
TPLs include an auto-update mechanism. The default update period is 7 days, but a list publisher can set this value to any interval between 1 and 30 days.
If you have multiple lists, IE9 uses a hierarchy to resolve conflicts. Allow rules trump Block rules. Thus, if the same domain or substring is on one list with a Block entry and another with an Allow entry, third-party content from that domain will be allowed.
If you use a Personalized Filtering List in Manual mode, its settings override any entry on a TPL.
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What's Apple's Plan for the iPad 2?

Apple’s iPad 2 is already in production — according to The Wall Street Journal. The report claims the iPad 2 will be thinner and lighter than the original, and will come with a faster processor, more memory and a more powerful graphics processor.
The article quoted “people familiar with the matter” and also said the second-generation iPad will have a front-facing camera in order to utilize Apple’s Facetime feature. It also claims that the resolution of the iPad 2′s display will be similar to the first iPad, ruling out the inclusion of Apple’s Retina display used on the iPhone 4.

Other rumors about the next-generation iPad have included:

– A carbon fiber case, to reduce weight and increase mobility (Possible)– Dual cameras; a front-facing camera for Facetime video calls, and a rear-mounted camera for taking photos and recording high-definition video clips (Highly likely)– Three-axis gyroscope, the same one used on the iPhone 4 (Possible)– A USB port (Highly unlikely)– An SD card slot (Possible)– A Retina display; the same used on the iPhone 4 (Unlikely)– Thinner case design than the current iPad (Highly likely)– A smaller 7in version (Highly unlikely)– No home button; use of multi-touch gestures instead (Unlikely)– iPad 3 to follow iPad 2 in September (Highly unlikely)http://www.bestlaptopbattery.co.uk/hp/nc6200.htm

CAPCOM’S “Devil May Cry 4® refrain” Now Available For The iPhone and iPod Touch

Capcom® Mobile, a leading developer and publisher of video games, recently released Devil May Cry ® 4 refrain for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game follows the events of the blockbuster console game and emulates the franchise’s stylish blend of guns and swordplay utilizing a virtual d-pad and attack buttons.

Devil May Cry® 4 refrain immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with evil. As Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful “Devil Bringer” arm.

Brilliant visuals and intricate details come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with explosive fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.

Like the console games Devil May Cry® 4 refrain features a deep combo systems and customization options. After defeating enemies, players can collect red orbs which they can then use to enhance their character. The game includes ten epic levels and eight boss fights. Additional features include retina display graphics and Game Center achievements.

Devil May Cry® 4 refrain is available on the Apple App Store for a limited-time launch price of $1.99. For more information, visit the Capcom official press site at www. press.capcom.com.

Aunsoft Introduces Panasonic HDC-TM900 AVCHD Video Converter on Mac

Aunsoft Studio, the leading multimedia software provider, is pleased to announce that its flagship of Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac is compatible with the latest full HD 3MOS camcorders series, including Panasonic HDC-TM900, HDC-HS900 and HDC-SD800. As a professional HD camcorder converting software, Aunsoft Mac MTS/M2TS Converter offers the ultimate solution to trans-code HD camcorder 2D AVCHD files to Apple ProRes 422 video for Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) video for iMovie and MOV files for Quicktime Player.

These three new full-HD camcorders feature their 1080 60p/50p recording to create high definition, detailed videos. They are good at capturing amazing 2D videos, easily with larger, more intuitive LCDs. The benefit of AVCHD video is its HD recording and playing, but its difficulty of editing and playing also confuses numerous camcorder owners.

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