Onlive Cloud Gaming Service Still Alive

While we haven’t heard much from Onlive lately, the company is still working hard to bring it’s service to the market. The the “cloud-based” gaming service has just secured more funding, this time from AT&T Media Holdings Inc and Lauder Partners.

Onlive is staying silent as to how much the funding is worth, but founder and Chief Executive Steve Perlman said it was a “large investment at a large valuation,” especially for a company that is still to take a dollar of revenue.

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New Chumby on the Way

You either get it, or you don’t. Truth is, Chumby has a rabid online fan base. Well they’ll be happy to know an updated model is set to hit stores in November.

Chumby One loses the soft beanbag shell, and replaces it with a hard acrylic one. On the inside, a faster processor, bumped up from 350MHz to 454MHz. An FM radio has also been built into this version. Everything else remains the same. And yes you’ll be happy to know there are still more than 1500 widgets to download to your adorable Chumby.

Chumby One is expected to retail for $100.

[Via Gadgeteer]

New Touchscreen Apple TV Remote?

This is only a rumor at this point, but a beautiful rumor at that. Could this be the new remote that will ship with the relaunched Apple TV? The Boy Genius Report seems to think so.

The site’s “source” says this device is a “product mockup that may coincide with the launch of a revised Apple TV.” It appears to be all touchscreen, with Safari web browser option.

Simply a rumor, but The Boy Genius Report is throwing some weight behind it. It reminds us its “source” is the same on that predicted organizable iPhone home screens in iTunes as well as integrated social networking components.

Take it for what it’s worth.

[Via BoyGeniusReport]

Review: Halo 3 ODST

The Halo games have been the flagship franchise for the Xbox family since the first Halo: Combat Evolved shipped way back in 2001. It has been synonymous with high quality production values, quality gameplay and outstanding multiplayer experience. Does Halo 3 ODST manage to live up to its lineage or does it make too many changes  and shake up the established formula too much?

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Microsoft Offers Free Anti-Virus Software For Non-Pirates

Hear that? That’s the sound of Anti-virus companies crying as Microsoft dishes out free anti-viral software to Windows users around the globe.

Security Essentials gives legitimate Windows users the basics required to protect themselves from viruses, spyware and other malicious software in real time. The program is free, that is to genuine Windows users. Pirates..too bad so sad. Then again, who are we kidding. Pirates will have it up and running by days end.

[Press Release]

Garmin Nuvifone Hits the U.S. October 4th

Hard to believe, two years after it was first announced, Garmin’s Nuvifone is becoming a reality. AT&T has picked up the device and will be offering it in the US starting this Sunday.

The G60 will have the same user interface as the company’s navigation units, but will add a few other features. It will have a 3 megapixel auto focusing camera that will allow you to geotag photos.  Users will also be able to email from the device and use it as a GPS unit as well.

AT&T will be offering the phone for $299 with $100 rebate and 3 year contract.

World's Most Expensive Blackberry

Alexander Amosu claims to have created the world’s most expensive Blackberry. Crafted in solid 18 carat yellow gold and encrusted with 4,459 brilliant cut diamonds (weighing 28.43 carats) this Blackberry will cost you a mere $200,366! The phone also comes personalized with your company’s name on it and a personal 24-hour global concierge service.

Who would pay for something this tacky? One has already been sold to someone in the Middle East. Only three are being made, so what are you waiting for!

[Via Born Rich]

Your Computer Has a Tumor!

This borders on disturbing. Interactive media artist Mio Lizawa has designed a mechanical tumor for your computer. The lifelike tumor is filled with motors and pneumatic actuators that react to the stress you put on your computer’s processor. The more programs and utilities you run, the more the tumor pulsates and the larger it grows!

Click on the link for a video of the mechanical tumor in action.

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Sony Scraps UMD-to-PSP Go Conversion Program

A while back Sony mentioned it was working on a program where PSP owners who upgraded to a PSP Go would receive digital copies of all the games they purchased, so they could play their old titles on the newer model. Turns out that plan has been scrapped. A SCEA spokesperson has gone on record saying “We were evaluating a UMD conversion program, but due to legal and technical reasons we will not be offering the program at this time.”

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Microsoft Launches New Windows 7 Ads

It won’t be long before Windows 7 finally hits retail. Microsoft is trying to create some buzz with some funky fresh ads for the new OS. While the ad above doesn’t show a lot of Windows 7 features, it does have some catchy music.

Microsoft also has two other ads promoting the new “Aero Shake” and how easy it is to personalize your PC with Windows 7. Click on the link to see the other ads.

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