CES 2011: Next-Generation Surface Gets Official Shots And Specs

Of course, you’re unlikely to see one in your home any time soon: they cost $7600. I suppose that’s what you have to expect to pay for 1920×1080=2457600 tiny camera-pixels. Or whatever they are. The Samsung SUR40 is 40″, but the name suggests we’ll be seeing more sizes.

More info at the Surface blog.

The Microsoft Surface 2.0 Experience

Skype sees record usage; 27 million simultaneous logins

Yesterday, Skype saw a record 27 million users simultaneously logged on to its network. During peak hours, the company sees close to 25 million Skypers logged on to its network. The surge in users coincides with the conclusion of the holiday season, where, presumably, more users were gifted computers and mobile devices that can run Skype’s popular chat software. The numbers should continue to rise in the coming months, especially with the company’s push to be on more smartphones and internet connected TVs — thanks to its SkypeKit APIs.

Android 2.4 (Ice Cream) to be released in June or July 2011?

According to blog Pocket-lint, yes. The publication has filed a report citing “multiple sources familiar with the matter” stating that Android 2.4 — code named Ice Cream — will be released in June or July of this year. The mobile operating system’s nicknames are based on tasty dessert treats and are named in alphabetical order:

• Cupcake
• Donut
• Eclair
• Froyo
• Gingerbread
• Honeycomb
• Ice Cream

No details about potential new features or improvements were provided. What do you think? Does a June/July timeframe for Android 2.4 make sense to you?

Android App Review: Microsoft Tag Reader

Microsoft Tag lets you discover information and entertainment by scanning mobile barcodes with your phone. Download the Tag Reader, scan a Tag anywhere you see one – in a magazine, brochure, on product packages, signs or storefronts - and access information, videos, promotions, exclusive offers, and much more.


Rating: *****
Price: Free
Version 3.89.0
Updated: October 05, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Tag
File Size: 328 KB
Downloads: >250000


Download

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Huisgenoot and YOU magazine getting interactive

Huisgenoot and YOU magazine have new exciting technology for you. They both now have a few tags (barcodes) through the magazine, where you can now download and view interesting videos or download wallpapers on your phone. There is a few icons on different places throughout the magazine, all that you have to do is to scan the icon at a article and then watch the video on your phone.

If you like go to the movie reviews and want to see the trailer for the movie Tron Legacy, just take your phone, open the application Microsoft Tag Reader and scan the icon next to the article. There you will be take to YOU or Huisgenoot's mobi site where you can watch or download the movie trailer. It's that easy!

All that you have to do to get started with this interactive service is:

1. Go to http://gettag.mobi and download the app to your phone. If you have a iPhone, Android or Blackberry. Go to the app store and search for Microsoft Tag Reader.

2. Look for a article with a icon. Open the Tag Reader app on your phone. Take a photo of the barcode or scan the it, and then you will be automatically directed to the interactive mobi site where you can then watch or download the video.

If just all the other magazines can get this interactive service.

Huisgenoot and YOU is magazines in South Africa.