Thursday, June 30, 2011
New blog post : Urijah Faber Embraces 'No Shirt Nation' Prior to UFC 132 Title Fight http://bit.ly/mlAdy8
New blog post : Rashad Evans Offers to Train Quinton ?Rampage? Jackson for Jon Jones? http://bit.ly/iNCqai
Haley Joel Osment Returns to "Wake the Dead"
Posted Wednesday June 29, 2011 6:16 PM GMT Well, it looks like Haley Joel Osment will be seeing dead people once again, as he has just signed on to play the lead in the modern-day Frankenstein tale "Wake the Dead." The Jay Russel-directed film will serve as one of the many in-the-works big screen adaptions to Steve Nile's graphic novels. For this movie, the "Sixth Sense" star is set to play Victor Franklin, a college student who tries to reverse death by bringing the dead back to life. The horror flick's producer, Rob Eric, says Haley
Olivia Wilde Spends the Evening with Jeff Bridges
Posted Wednesday June 29, 2011 3:50 PM GMT She?s one of Hollywood's hottest bachelorettes, and Olivia Wilde was spotted enjoying her freedom by heading to Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA on Tuesday evening (June 28). Clad in a long black skirt and leather jacket, the ?House? beauty headed inside to join up with fellow celebs such as Pierce Brosnan and Ryan Reynolds to watch actor Jeff Bridges perform an hour bluesy set of tunes. According to on-hand sourced, Wilde and Reynolds - who are on close couple watch these days - were
Microsoft just launched their Office suite into the cloud
Microsoft has just launched their Office suite as a cloud based internet application and have named it Office 365. Cloud based services have been around for awhile now, but have been gaining interest and expansion the last few years. Office 365 includes many features such as exchange integration and a complete web based Office suite. Now you might think it sounds familiar and that?s because it is. Office 365 offers similar web based applications as Google?s Docs. One major difference is
Auslogics Disk Defrag 3.2 gets smarter, faster
Auslogics Disk Defrag has been part of my system maintenance toolkit for quite some time. With the release of version 3.2, it's now even better at tidying up and optimizing your system's hard disk drives. In addition to a cleaner, easier-to-use interface, Disk Defrag 3.2 offers improved single file and folder defragging, better processing of multiple disks, a simplified scheduling screen, and more informative tool tips. Auslogics has also fine-tuned the program's defragmentation and file consolidation algorithms.For laptop users, there's a new option to lock the program if your system is
New blog post : You can now rent Adobe Photoshop for $35 per month, CS 5.5 available soon http://bit.ly/lPSDFT
New blog post : Take the Energizer All-in-One Air Jump Power on your Next Road Trip http://bit.ly/miZlEl
New blog post : UFC on Versus 4 Weigh-Ins Stream Live at 4pm ET, Q&A with Chris Lytle at 2pm ET http://bit.ly/kXwr2C
New blog post : UFC 133 ? Riki Fukuda in car wreck, Rafael Natal to now face Costas Philippou http://bit.ly/k5rYFk
Fruit Ninja for iPhone and iPad updated with the Pomegranate
Fruit Ninja for iPhone and Fruit Ninja HD for iPad have been updated with the Pomegranate, a multi-slice bullet time fruit. The pomegranate blasts its way into Classic and Arcade mode ? slice it as many times as possible before it bursts apart, clearing away bombs and destroying all the other fruit around it! New relaxing musical score for the Dojo. Your friends all time best scores can now be viewed in the results screen, so you can easily check out which of your friends is the greatest
New blog post : Windows 8 to feature adaptive Aero colorization, get it now on Windows 7 http://bit.ly/m8o1uk
The Tech Inside Apple?s $50 Thunderbolt Cable
By Chris Foresman, Ars Technica The first Thunderbolt compatible peripherals ? Promise?s Pegasus RAIDs ? started shipping on Tuesday. Using the RAIDs with a Thunderbolt equipped Mac, though, requires a rather expensive $50 cable that is only available from Apple. We dug into the design of the cable to find out why Apple felt justified in charging $50 for some plastic-wrapped copper wire, and why Thunderbolt may have a hard time gaining traction outside of the higher-end storage and video device market ? a fate similar to Apple?s FireWire. Promise?s RAIDs do not come supplied with a
New blog post : Strikeforce: Josh Barnett Describes Win Over Brett Rogers as 'Perfect' - Josh Barnett http://bit.ly/l8PjY5
New blog post : James Toney and Ken Shamrock Nearly Fight at a Press Conference - James Toney http://bit.ly/iDRJsR
Harry Potter World Cup: Draco Vs. Fleur
Welcome to MTV's Harry Potter World Cup! We've selected 64 of the best "Harry Potter" characters and matched them up in a series of duels for a chance at magical glory, but it's up to YOU to decide who the greatest "Potter" character of all time is in this pool of wizards and witches. Will the Death Eaters destroy Hogwarts, or will good triumph over evil? In the end, the choice is yours, so keep voting at MTV Movies Blog and make your voice heard! It's the final day of the Harry Potter World Cup's second round, so there's not a moment to waste as we dive straight into the first Diagon Alley
Lady Gaga's 'Edge Of Glory' Video: What Can We Expect?
On Thursday night (June 16), on "So You Think You Can Dance," Lady Gaga is set to premiere her Haus of Gaga-directed video for "The Edge of Glory." What will it look like? How will she top herself? Little is known about what to expect, but with Gaga, anything is possible. As producer Fernando Garibay told MTV News, the song was inspired by the death of Gaga's grandfather and was written while on the road. It features one of Gaga's childhood icons, E Street Band sax player Clarence Clemons, who suffered a stroke over the weekend. "In bed with Mommy thinking about Clarence," Gaga tweeted on
Make Your Own Holograms with the Litiholo Hologram Kit
With this kit from Litiholo, you?ll get everything you need to make your own holograms. You?ll get a hologram-quality laser diode, Litiholo RRT20 holographic film that requires no chemicals and no development process, laser-cut laser mount and laser plate mount, batteries, LED darkroom light, and an object for photographing. The kit is so easy to use that Litiholo says you?ll be making a hologram within an hour of opening the kit. They offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you find you
New blog post : New software uses facial recognition to defend against prying eyes http://bit.ly/ktFjAW
New blog post : UFC on Versus 4 Weigh-Ins Stream Live at 4pm ET, Q&A with Chris Lytle at 2pm ET http://bit.ly/ieIgIu
Lady Gaga Unveils Panda Alter Ego On Japanese TV
Lady Gaga is currently in the planning stages for her next tour. After wrapping up her epic Monster Ball run earlier this year, Gaga teased her plans on a Japanese talk show on Tuesday (June 28). "All over the world and I'm already planning," she said of the trek, which she expects to kick off at the top of 2012. "I'm so excited I can't even go to sleep at night." Gaga appeared wearing a black-and-white dress, with her hair done up in two buns and her eye makeup painted in two panda-like circles. "I really like pandas," she told the hosts of her look, adding, "pandas have paws, and I always
New blog post : Strikeforce ? Josh Barnett discusses his victory over Brett Rogers http://bit.ly/iiOZTp
New blog post : Scott Coker Discusses Overeem vs. Werdum, Gina Carano's Health Status - Strikeforce http://bit.ly/lAz7qJ
Lady Gaga's Meat Dress Stays Fresh At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Oh, that meat dress! Nearly a year after Lady Gaga wore it at the MTV Video Music Awards, the costume made of various cuts of meat that designer Franc Fernandez and stylist Nicola Formichetti put together is still making headlines. On Thursday (June 16), that dress will join the "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power'' exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, where it will sit on display along with Gaga's childhood piano and Armani Prive orbit gown, which she wore to the 2011 Grammys, until February 2012. "I was talking to Lady Gaga's managers, and this is probably around
iPad Live 61: Tell her it?s got a Tegra
Georgia and Rene talk 10,000 posts, iOS 5 features, patent paranoia, iPad vs. Verizon Android TV spots, Apple cash, JC Penny?s new CEO, Facebook for iPad, and the future of Jailbreak. This is iPad Live! Hosts Credits Thanks to the TiPb iPad Accessory Store for sponsoring the podcast, and to everyone who showed up for the live chat! Music Hear me Roar by iPad Live theme song contest winner, DieselJesus! L1 IDENTITY SOLUTIONS KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY COMPANY KEY JDS
Interlocked is a three-dimensional brain teaser
Back when I was a kid, I used to love crafting ornate puzzle boxes out of Lego. There would be just one way to open the box, by carefully shifting and rotating a bunch of pieces. Well, either that, or breaking the box in frustration.Interlocked takes that spirit and turns it into a beautiful Flash game. It's a good thing the soundtrack is soothing, because the game itself can get pretty frustrating.At the start of each level, you're presented with a box built out of blocks in different colors. You can click and drag the mouse to rotate the box any which way. Once you decide you want to shift
New blog post : Skype 5.3 for Windows released, improves mobile video call quality http://bit.ly/kNOeqF
New blog post : Strikeforce: Josh Barnett Describes Win Over Brett Rogers as 'Perfect' - Josh Barnett http://bit.ly/k25CFg
Lady Gaga's Meat Dress Stays Fresh At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Oh, that meat dress! Nearly a year after Lady Gaga wore it at the MTV Video Music Awards, the costume made of various cuts of meat that designer Franc Fernandez and stylist Nicola Formichetti put together is still making headlines. On Thursday (June 16), that dress will join the "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power'' exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, where it will sit on display along with Gaga's childhood piano and Armani Prive orbit gown, which she wore to the 2011 Grammys, until February 2012. "I was talking to Lady Gaga's managers, and this is probably around
Elisabetta Canalis is "Down In the Dumps"
Posted Wednesday June 29, 2011 5:40 PM GMT While George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis have kept mum following last week's breakup, Elisabetta's mom and dad have stepped forward to speak out about the twosome's split. According to the model's mother, Bruna, the 32-year-old "is very down in the dumps" over the ending of her two-year relationship with the 50-year-old actor, as she told the Italian edition of Vanity Fair. George, who first met Elisabetta's parents during a visit to Sardinia last year, seemingly made a found impression on
Hello Expense is a simple, reliable expense tracker for Android
A good mobile application is a fine balance between simplicity and functionality. You're using it on the go, so you don't have a lot of time to sit there and fumble with the phone to figure it all out. But you also need it to be powerful enough to let you do whatever it is you're trying to get done.Hello Expense is one mobile app that gets it right. It's an expense tracker that lets you use your Android-powered phone to quickly log the money you spend and then analyze it and see where it all
Mitoza is a fun, freaky Web toy with an artistic look
While not a game per se, I found Mitoza intriguing enough to spend quite some time with it. You start off with a seed, and are then presented with two choices: you can either click a flower pot, or click a cute little birdie.If you click the flower pot, a flower pot appears and the seed is planted inside. You're then presented with two further choices -- a water can or a bottle of fertilizer. Each choice you make causes your creation to morph, and presents you with two other choices.There's no winning or losing, really. Each "game" usually lasts around four or five choices, at which point the
Halle Berry: Worried in West Hollywood
Posted Wednesday June 29, 2011 5:24 PM GMT Looking a bit somber, Halle Berry was spotted stepping out in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon (June 29). The casually clad "X-Men" beauty sported a v-neck t-shirt and blue jeans as she ventured out to tend to her afternoon errands. Meanwhile, Halle's custody battle with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry is back on fiery grounds after the actress claimed that their 3-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry, is unsafe in her father's care. According to TMZ, Berry alleges there was once an incident
Haley Joel Osment Returns to "Wake the Dead"
Posted Wednesday June 29, 2011 6:16 PM GMT Well, it looks like Haley Joel Osment will be seeing dead people once again, as he has just signed on to play the lead in the modern-day Frankenstein tale "Wake the Dead." The Jay Russel-directed film will serve as one of the many in-the-works big screen adaptions to Steve Nile's graphic novels. For this movie, the "Sixth Sense" star is set to play Victor Franklin, a college student who tries to reverse death by bringing the dead back to life. The horror flick's producer, Rob Eric, says Haley
Libra for Android helps you track your weight using The Hacker's Diet system
I'm getting fat; that's what you see on the screenshot to the right -- my gradual move from chubby to portly. But never mind the numbers, look at the pretty graph!If you've ever read The Hacker's Diet, this graph should be instantly recognizable. Each point shows the weight for a given day, while the trend line lets you see if you're gaining or losing weight.When I use my "main" PC, I have a homebrew solution for creating and maintaining this graph. But I've had to find a temporary solution for
New blog post : Deal of the Day ? Dell Studio XPS 9100 2.8GHz Core i7 Desktop with 9GB RAM, 2TB Hard Drive, and 2-Year Warranty http://bit.ly/l7lf0T
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
New blog post : ESPN MMA Live: Strikeforce ?Overeem vs. Werdum? Highlights, UFC on Versus 4 Preview http://bit.ly/jpz3X8
Sarah Palin Slams Her Tinseltown Haters
Posted Wednesday June 29, 2011 6:50 PM GMT Lashing out at her Tinseltown critics, Sarah Palin fired back at naysayers during last night's (June 28) opening of the documentary "The Undefeated" in Pella, Iowa. The former vice presidential candidate, whose political life is chronicled in the film, had some harsh words for the liberal hot shots ( Matt Damon, Howard Stern and Madonna, just to name a few) who maligned her in the first few minutes of the piece, telling press, "It makes you want to reach out to some of these folks and say, 'What's your
Hello Expense is a simple, reliable expense tracker for Android
A good mobile application is a fine balance between simplicity and functionality. You're using it on the go, so you don't have a lot of time to sit there and fumble with the phone to figure it all out. But you also need it to be powerful enough to let you do whatever it is you're trying to get done.Hello Expense is one mobile app that gets it right. It's an expense tracker that lets you use your Android-powered phone to quickly log the money you spend and then analyze it and see where it all
First Firefox 6 build next week, Firefox 7 by May, and aurora channel introduced
Mozilla's Engineering Project Manager, Christian Legnitto, has detailed the release schedule for Firefox 5, 6 and 7. If all goes to plan, Firefox 6.0a1 will be released next week, April 12, and Firefox 7.0a1 in the middle of May. The final build of Firefox 5 should be released on June 21, exactly three months after the release of Firefox 4.Along with the faster 6-week release cadence, Firefox's new Chrome-like release channels have also been given names and anticipated update frequencies. The most notable change is the introduction of a new alpha channel -- which is analogous to Chrome Canary
New blog post : Michael to honor brother Darrell with special paint at Kentucky http://bit.ly/lWsE82
Sarah Palin Slams Her Tinseltown Haters
Posted Wednesday June 29, 2011 6:50 PM GMT Lashing out at her Tinseltown critics, Sarah Palin fired back at naysayers during last night's (June 28) opening of the documentary "The Undefeated" in Pella, Iowa. The former vice presidential candidate, whose political life is chronicled in the film, had some harsh words for the liberal hot shots ( Matt Damon, Howard Stern and Madonna, just to name a few) who maligned her in the first few minutes of the piece, telling press, "It makes you want to reach out to some of these folks and say, 'What's your
Banshee music player now works in Windows, supports Amazon MP3 downloads
A few moments ago, version 2 of the Banshee music player for Linux was released, bringing with it a whole slew of new features, and the addition of an official -- but alpha-quality -- Windows build. The Mac OS X build of version 2 is due later today.The most notable new feature is support for the Amazon MP3 store -- you can buy and download music from within Banshee -- but unfortunately it's only available in the Linux build at the moment (OS X and Windows support are planned, however). There
New blog post : Banshee music player now works in Windows, supports Amazon MP3 downloads http://bit.ly/ioFcyu
New blog post : JZ Cavalcante Post Fight vs Wilcox Wants to Return to Action Soon - JZ Cavalcante http://bit.ly/kF5jk8
New blog post : Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva breakdown their upcoming fight - Strikeforce http://bit.ly/mDkIAR
'Transformers' Reviews: How Do The Three Movies Stack Up?
We've now seen "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" ? during a raucous pre-release IMAX screening that left our ears ringing and our senses tingling ? and can vouch for the consensus critical opinion surrounding the summer blockbuster: It's the finest film in the franchise. That's the overall take. But how do the three films ? including the 2007 original and 2009's "Revenge of the Fallen" ? stack up when you're gauging various cinematic elements? To get to the bottom of that question, we have to dive back into the historical record. The Story"T1": "The screenwriters, Alex Kurtzmann and Robert
Lady Gaga's Meat Dress Stays Fresh At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Oh, that meat dress! Nearly a year after Lady Gaga wore it at the MTV Video Music Awards, the costume made of various cuts of meat that designer Franc Fernandez and stylist Nicola Formichetti put together is still making headlines. On Thursday (June 16), that dress will join the "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power'' exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, where it will sit on display along with Gaga's childhood piano and Armani Prive orbit gown, which she wore to the 2011 Grammys, until February 2012. "I was talking to Lady Gaga's managers, and this is probably around
Mitoza is a fun, freaky Web toy with an artistic look
While not a game per se, I found Mitoza intriguing enough to spend quite some time with it. You start off with a seed, and are then presented with two choices: you can either click a flower pot, or click a cute little birdie.If you click the flower pot, a flower pot appears and the seed is planted inside. You're then presented with two further choices -- a water can or a bottle of fertilizer. Each choice you make causes your creation to morph, and presents you with two other choices.There's no
New blog post : New Firefox Nightly and Aurora logos unearthed, and how to enable channel switching http://bit.ly/kdxA9Y
iCloud features: Manage associated devices in iTunes
While Apple boldly cut the cord with iOS 5, moving from iTunes to iCloud, it looks like they?re wisely leaving some account management power in the veteran desktop app ? namely the ability to manage iCloud associated devices. With iOS 5 on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, you can choose to enable automatic downloads ? so any app or iBook (or music in the US) bought on iTunes on Mac or Windows PC, or on any iOS device on your account, is pushed out to every other client on that account. Buy Pages on iPhone, it automatically installs on your iPad as well. With iOS 4.3 and iOS 5, you can
New blog post : One-Off Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupé Created for Masterpiece London 2011, Has Space for the Family Jewels http://bit.ly/kRV1qa
New blog post : Nate Marquardt Out Of The UFC, Charlie Brenneman Faces Rick Story at UFC on Versus 4 (Update) http://bit.ly/iqtmkl
'Harry Potter' World Cup: Muggles Target Robert Pattinson
The second round of MTV News' "Harry Potter" World Cup ? the fan-voted tournament to pick the greatest character in the fantasy franchise ? is already under way, but we'd like to pause for a minute to say how damn impressed we are. We offered up this momentous task to you, and you came through in a big way over the first round, voting more than 1.2 million times to make sure your favorite wizards and witches, heroes and villains, owls, elves and werewolves made it through to the next round. Magical stuff! And it's only just beginning. Round two is shaping up to deliver us some blowouts, some
'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' Trailer Premieres
If there is one thing we can count on from Tom Cruise in a "Mission: Impossible" movie, it is mind-blowing action and stunt sequences. From his first foray into the spy-tastic world of Ethan Hunt to his fourth, the upcoming "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," Cruise has been one-upping himself in the stunt category. And judging from the first official trailer, which was released Tuesday evening (June 28), his work on the fourth "Mission," directed by "The Incredibles" helmer Brad Bird, is no exception. The trailer opens with the ominous words of Tom Wilkinson, whose character name we
Hello Expense is a simple, reliable expense tracker for Android
A good mobile application is a fine balance between simplicity and functionality. You're using it on the go, so you don't have a lot of time to sit there and fumble with the phone to figure it all out. But you also need it to be powerful enough to let you do whatever it is you're trying to get done.Hello Expense is one mobile app that gets it right. It's an expense tracker that lets you use your Android-powered phone to quickly log the money you spend and then analyze it and see where it all
Chocomize personalized chocolate: giveaway and discount code
Okay, I know what you're thinking: chocolate on Download Squad? That's right! That's because Chocomize is one of the nerdiest ways to get chocolate online: it's a website where you customize your own bar using a multi-step process.We've covered Chocomize before in our holiday gift guide, so when they reached out to us offering to do a giveaway, we really couldn't resist.Chocomize is giving away ten gift certificates, each worth $50, for you to create your own customized chocolate. They sent us some pictures of their recent creations, which you can find in the gallery below.Regardless of the
New blog post : Evangelista ?Cyborg? Santos Injured, Withdraws From Paul Daley Fight at Strikeforce ?Fedor vs. Henderson? http://bit.ly/iCCXP2
New blog post : UFC 133 ? Riki Fukuda in car wreck, Rafael Natal to now face Costas Philippou http://bit.ly/kE3HwU
2011 Los Angeles Film Festival Winners List
Posted Monday June 27, 2011 3:13 PM GMT With Katie Holmes closing things out on Sunday night (June 26), the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival has selected the prize-winning films from this year's festivities. Among the pictures being toasted were "Familiar Ground," which captured Best Narrative Feature, as well as "Wish Me Away" as Best Documentary Feature. Not short of star power, the annual event drew out big names over the past week including Miss Holmes, as well as Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Kate Bosworth. As for the
Lady Gaga To Premiere 'Edge Of Glory' Video On 'So You Think You Can Dance'
Lady Gaga is ready to take fans to the "Edge of Glory." The singer confirmed that she will debut the music video for the clip on Thursday on "So You Think You Can Dance." Little is known about the Joseph Kahn-directed clip, but all will be revealed in good time, it seems. The news comes just as executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe announced he was getting Gaga to join celebrity judges like will.i.am on the show this season. "Yes, I asked her when she performed on the 'American Idol' finale if she would come on, and she said yes," Lythgoe . "She is on tour so they said it would probably
iPad Live 61: Tell her it?s got a Tegra
Georgia and Rene talk 10,000 posts, iOS 5 features, patent paranoia, iPad vs. Verizon Android TV spots, Apple cash, JC Penny?s new CEO, Facebook for iPad, and the future of Jailbreak. This is iPad Live! Hosts Credits Thanks to the TiPb iPad Accessory Store for sponsoring the podcast, and to everyone who showed up for the live chat! Music Hear me Roar by iPad Live theme song contest winner, DieselJesus! LINEAR TECHNOLOGY LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS LAWSON SOFTWARE
Lady Gaga Unveils Panda Alter Ego On Japanese TV
Lady Gaga is currently in the planning stages for her next tour. After wrapping up her epic Monster Ball run earlier this year, Gaga teased her plans on a Japanese talk show on Tuesday (June 28). "All over the world and I'm already planning," she said of the trek, which she expects to kick off at the top of 2012. "I'm so excited I can't even go to sleep at night." Gaga appeared wearing a black-and-white dress, with her hair done up in two buns and her eye makeup painted in two panda-like circles. "I really like pandas," she told the hosts of her look, adding, "pandas have paws, and I always
Jennifer Aniston's Sexy "Horrible Bosses" Red Band Trailer
Posted Monday June 27, 2011 5:02 PM GMT She?s always the apple of the paparazzi eyes, and Jennifer Aniston was spotted stepping out in New York City on Monday (June 27). Clad in jeans and a black sleeveless top, the ?Bounty Hunter? babe was all smiles as she made her way to an awaiting ride while immersed in promotional duties in the Big Apple. Coming up on July 8th, viewers will see another side to Aniston as she branches out from playing the Amerian sweetheart to starring as a sex-crazed, harassment-happy dentist in the upcoming film
Interlocked is a three-dimensional brain teaser
Back when I was a kid, I used to love crafting ornate puzzle boxes out of Lego. There would be just one way to open the box, by carefully shifting and rotating a bunch of pieces. Well, either that, or breaking the box in frustration.Interlocked takes that spirit and turns it into a beautiful Flash game. It's a good thing the soundtrack is soothing, because the game itself can get pretty frustrating.At the start of each level, you're presented with a box built out of blocks in different colors.
Fruit Ninja for iPhone and iPad updated with the Pomegranate
Fruit Ninja for iPhone and Fruit Ninja HD for iPad have been updated with the Pomegranate, a multi-slice bullet time fruit. The pomegranate blasts its way into Classic and Arcade mode ? slice it as many times as possible before it bursts apart, clearing away bombs and destroying all the other fruit around it! New relaxing musical score for the Dojo. Your friends all time best scores can now be viewed in the results screen, so you can easily check out which of your friends is the greatest ninja of all! Tweaks to Arcade mode which now has even more opportunities to combo and blitz your way
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
New blog post : Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva breakdown their upcoming fight - Strikeforce http://bit.ly/jFtTXX
RZA Joins Cast Of 'G.I. Joe' Sequel
When the "G.I. Joe" sequel gets under way, fans will see an almost all-new cast that not only includes Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson but could also feature Wu-Tang Clan rapper/producer-turned-actor RZA. The beatmeister will play a martial arts expert named the Blind Master, who once trained Joe commandos Snake Eyes and Jinx (Elodie Yung of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"), according to The Hollywood Reporter. In addition to returning star Channing Tatum, another potential new face will be D.J. Cotrona, currently appearing on the TV show "Detroit 1-8-7." Both RZA and Cotrona are in negotiations
'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' Trailer Premieres
If there is one thing we can count on from Tom Cruise in a "Mission: Impossible" movie, it is mind-blowing action and stunt sequences. From his first foray into the spy-tastic world of Ethan Hunt to his fourth, the upcoming "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," Cruise has been one-upping himself in the stunt category. And judging from the first official trailer, which was released Tuesday evening (June 28), his work on the fourth "Mission," directed by "The Incredibles" helmer Brad Bird, is no exception. The trailer opens with the ominous words of Tom Wilkinson, whose character name we
Microsoft releases sexy Bing app for iPad
It's still a bit odd seeing Microsoft deliver apps for Apple's mobile platform. And it's even stranger still to see one as sexy as the new Bing app for iPad, which brings a slick, immersive search experience to Apple's tablet.Just as a regular search on bing.com will, the Bing app for iPad tailors the results it displays based on what you're searching for. There are loads of custom views, covering everything from movies and maps to weather and shopping. The app also offers a heads-up display of
New blog post : Google Chrome now uses SPDY HTTP replacement, halves page load time http://bit.ly/mTU3Vt
Skype 5.3 for Windows released, improves mobile video call quality
Version 5.3 of Skype for Windows has just been released, with the main emphasis of the new release being improved call quality, and the quality of video received by mobile Skype users. Presumably one party of the video call must be using Skype for Windows 5.3, though.Beyond improved call quality, not much has changed. You can now see your friends' presence icons when contact cards are collapsed, and the topic editing button is now always visible on the conversation header. For a complete list of changes, hit up the Skype Garage blog.Download Skype 5.3 for WindowsTags: apps, mobile, mobile
New blog post : GNOME 3 released, ushers in an interesting amalgam of iOS and OS X http://bit.ly/lJpmtG
Nicole Kidman Eyeing "Paperboy" Role
Posted Monday June 27, 2011 5:50 PM GMT When Sofia Vergara dropped out of the film last Friday, Lee Daniels, director of the upcoming ?Paperboy? movie, quickly took action. Today (June 27), the Hollywood Reporter claims that Daniels is in talks to bring Nicole Kidman on board as Vergara's replacement. That?s not all - with production scheduled to begin later this summer, the producers are hard at work buttoning up the loose ends, especially now that Tobey Maguire dropped out as well. As of now, Maguire has not been replaced, but Matthew
'Transformers' Director Michael Bay Calls 3-D A 'Technical Nightmare'
Toward the end of February of last year, as James Cameron's "Avatar" was crossing the $700 million mark at the domestic box office on its way to a record-shattering worldwide total, "Transformers" director Michael Bay was still not convinced that 3-D was the true future of popcorn moviemaking. "I've seen some tests that look great on other movies. I just want to see how it looks on my footage... in terms of a lot of real stuff coming out of the frame, real dirt, real complicated little particles coming towards the lens," he said at the time by way of revealing that he was considering a 3-D
T-Mobile?s ?myTouch 4G Slide? Packs 8 Megapixels
The T-Mobile myTouch 4G claims to have the most advanced camera of any smartphone currently on the market. If you?ve been looking for a phone with a serious camera, T-Mobile may have you covered with its latest offering. The HTC myTouch 4G Slide?s main claim to fame is its camera, an 8-megapixel beast with dual LED flash and ?zero shutter lag.? A backside illuminated sensor and f/2 aperture lens are included to improve low-light performance.
Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG for iPad 2 [Giveaway]
The Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG for iPad 2 case is a smart, savvy solution for hardcore road warriors and heavy typists alike. You get the lightness and portability of the iPad 2 when that?s all you need, and the power and precision of a full, functional QWERTY keyboard when you need it. Airplane. Coffee shop. Conference. Where ever and whenever you need to pound out some posts, prose, or productivity. And ZAGG is giving TiPb readers the change to get one of five (5) Logitech Keyboard Cases for iPad 2. For FREE. Here?s all you have to do: Go check it out right now at ZAGG.com Leave a
New blog post : Google Chrome now uses SPDY HTTP replacement, halves page load time http://bit.ly/kF7BLR
New blog post : Strikeforce ? Josh Barnett discusses his victory over Brett Rogers http://bit.ly/kgupcD
JoJo's the "Creme of the Crop"
Posted Monday June 27, 2011 4:52 PM GMT She grew up right in front of our eyes, and JoJo was spotted at the 5th Annual ?Creme of the Crop? Post BET Awards Dinner Celebration on Sunday night (June 26). The ?Leave? singer showed off a grown-up, sexy side in black pants, thigh-high boots and a cropped top, which revealed her toned, tanned tummy. During her night, the now 20-year-old met up with Celebuzz and was asked, ?You?ve basically grown up in the spotlight; in what ways has it been difficult to become the person you are now, from the
'Game Of Thrones': Season Two Dream Casting
"Game of Thrones" season two casting has already begun ? "Tudors" veteran Natalie Dormer has won the increasingly important role of Margaery Tyrell already, if you hadn't heard ? which means we're rapidly running out of time to come up with our own dream casting. MTV News' very own dragon with three heads ? aka "Thrones" fanatics Terri Schwartz, Kara Warner and Josh Wigler ? joined forces to put their casting wish list together for the next season of HBO's hit fantasy series, based on author George R.R. Martin's second novel, "A Clash With Kings." Let us know what you think of our picks in
Libra for Android helps you track your weight using The Hacker's Diet system
I'm getting fat; that's what you see on the screenshot to the right -- my gradual move from chubby to portly. But never mind the numbers, look at the pretty graph!If you've ever read The Hacker's Diet, this graph should be instantly recognizable. Each point shows the weight for a given day, while the trend line lets you see if you're gaining or losing weight.When I use my "main" PC, I have a homebrew solution for creating and maintaining this graph. But I've had to find a temporary solution for
Chocomize personalized chocolate: giveaway and discount code
Okay, I know what you're thinking: chocolate on Download Squad? That's right! That's because Chocomize is one of the nerdiest ways to get chocolate online: it's a website where you customize your own bar using a multi-step process.We've covered Chocomize before in our holiday gift guide, so when they reached out to us offering to do a giveaway, we really couldn't resist.Chocomize is giving away ten gift certificates, each worth $50, for you to create your own customized chocolate. They sent us some pictures of their recent creations, which you can find in the gallery below.Regardless of the
New blog post : Strikeforce Recap: Overeem, Barnett advance in the Heavyweight Tournament http://bit.ly/lBdMz3
Heidi Klum Goes Topless for Glamour
Posted Tuesday June 28, 2011 4:29 PM GMT She?s less than two years away from being over the hill, but Heidi Klum is not letting that stop her from oozing sexiness. The Victoria?s Secret bombshell shows off her slim figure in nothing but a pair of J Brand jeans, a floppy hat and Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses in the August 2011 issue of Glamour. Opening up to the magazine about her healthy sex life with husband Seal, Heidi explained how the couple keeps things hot in the bedroom. She revealed, "There's nothing wrong with a nice garter
ZENandTECH 4: Exercism [giveaway]
Returning to your regularly scheduled ZENandTECH, Georgia and Rene discuss the benefits of exercise and how it alleviates depression, burns away stress, helps you sleep, improves your concentration, and otherwise works wonders. Plus, some app picks to help you keep track of your progress and build good habits. Read on for more, including our Nintendo Wii giveaway! Topics The importance of aerobic exercise The benefits of aerobic exercise: Rapid metabolism of adrenaline and thyroxin,
New York City?s Walk / Don?t Walk Signs For Your Home
Experience the terrors of NYC traffic in the comfort of your own home These classic New York Walk/Don?t Walk signs are being hawked by UK salvage operation Trainspotters. Presumably they?ll be snapped up by Londoners desperate to add a little urban grit to their sanitized, squeaky-clean lofts situated in shuttered, converted schools. These 6.8Kg (15-pound) monsters were built to survive in NYC, so they?re almost unbreakable, constructed from cast aluminum and tempered glass. Surplus units have been available since 1999, according to
Harry Potter World Cup: Harry Vs. Lucius
Welcome to MTV's Harry Potter World Cup! We've selected 64 of the best "Harry Potter" characters and matched them up in a series of duels for a chance at magical glory, but it's up to YOU to decide who the greatest "Potter" character of all time is in this pool of wizards and witches. Will the Death Eaters destroy Hogwarts, or will good triumph over evil? In the end, the choice is yours, so keep voting at MTV Movies Blog and make your voice heard! The second round of the Harry Potter World Cup is currently underway, and it's kicking off with the Privet Drive division. After eliminating his
Charlie Sheen & "Goddess" Natalie Kenley Call It Quits
Posted Monday June 27, 2011 3:51 PM GMT Charlie Sheen is officially back on the market after parting ways with his last "goddess," Natalie Kenley. According to TMZ, the 24-year-old model/graphic designer moved out of the former "Two and a Half Men" star's mansion last week. Unlike Charlie's other "goddess," adult film star Rachel "Bree" Olson, who dumped him back in April, Natalie stuck by the 46-year-old's side and even hit the stage with him during his "Violent Torpedo of Truth" tour. According to a source close to the warlock-Natty
New blog post : 2013 BMW 6-series Gran Coupé Spy Photos: Finally, BMW Builds Its ?Four-Door Coupe? http://bit.ly/mCADPG
First 4G Android Tablet With Netflix Launches on Outdated OS
HTC's Evo View is the first tablet to run on Sprint's 4G network, and the first to run the Netflix app. Photo: HTC. It?s a big day of firsts for Sprint. The carrier launched its first Android tablet on Friday compatible with the new 4G ?Wi-Max? network. The device is also the first Android tablet out there capable of running Netflix. Unfortunately, despite being first in line for 4G and Netflix, Sprint?s HTC Evo View tablet ships with the older version of Android: 2.3 (Gingerbread), not
Sand Trap is a fun and difficult physics maze game
Sand Trap is one of those games that at first seem too hard to bother with, but when you try to stop playing it you discover you're hooked.The goal is to get as much sand as you possibly can out of the maze and into the bucket at the bottom of the screen. You need to rotate your maze every which way to get the sand rolling around it. You then try to direct the sand to one of the exits of the maze, and hopefully into the bucket. It took me several tries to actually get sand into the bucket, but that might be due to the fact that I didn't even realize the bucket was there at first. Things
New blog post : GNOME 3 released, ushers in an interesting amalgam of iOS and OS X http://bit.ly/k2Q2FW
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Tech N9ne Tourmate Shot In Nevada
Early Monday morning (June 27), a performer on Kansas City, Missouri, rapper Tech N9ne's All 6s and 7s Tour was shot hours after a scheduled concert at Reno, Nevada's Knitting Factory. According to reports from local news outlet KOLO TV, the victim ? who has not yet been indentified ? was shot at 1:27 a.m. in an alley outside the venue where the tour buses were parked. Though the victim is still unnamed, MTV News learned through a statement issued by a Strange Music publicist that the man who was shot is not signed to the label, but is a performer for one of the tour's opening acts. "By all
New blog post : Gazoo Racing and Toyota Create Funky, MR2-Based Sports Hybrid Concept II, Debut it at the ?Ring http://bit.ly/k2tn55
Orange Sound Charge t-shirt will charge your iPhone while you rock [video]
Orange has developed a t-shirt that also doubles as an iPhone charger. The t-shirt which is called the Orange Sound Charge is in a prototype phase at the moment. Extensive testing will be carried out at this year?s Glastonbury Festival. The eco charging device uses an existing technology in a revolutionary way; by reversing the use of a product called Piezoelectric film, allowing people to charge their mobile phones whilst enjoying their favourite headline act at Glastonbury. Usually found
Tom Bihn Cache for Apple Wireless Keyboard
In my recent Tuf-Luv Marrakesh iPad 2 case review, a reader mentioned needing a good case for her Bluetooth keyboard. Laurin Wittig, if you have the Apple Bluetooth keyboard, check out the Cache for Apple Wireless Keyboard from Tom Bihn. This case is sized perfectly for the Apple wireless keyboard; it even has a wedge-shape that tapers to fit the keyboard perfectly. It?s made of black 4-ply Taslan with 0.25? thick foam padding. The Cache will fit into most every Tom Bihn bag, and it?s sure to fit in most bags you already have. The Cache is $30, and it?s available for pre-order now
New blog post : New software uses facial recognition to defend against prying eyes http://bit.ly/iYBeOo
Monday, June 27, 2011
New blog post : Chad Griggs Wants a 'Real Big Name' Opponent Next - Chad Griggs http://bit.ly/jXv3WM
Pottermore: Our Top-Five Wish List For J.K. Rowling's New Site
There's a lot of "Harry Potter"-related excitement going around these days, what with the release of the eighth and final film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" in just a few weeks, and our own Harry Potter World Cup heating up. And on Thursday morning (June 23) in London, "Potter" creator J.K. Rowling made an official announcement about the mysterious "Pottermore" project she introduced last week. Pottermore.com will deliver a free, online reading experience including, according to a press release, "extensive new material about the characters, places and objects in the
Lady Gaga Sends Love To Clarence Clemons On Twitter
Clarence Clemons is reportedly "responsive and in stable condition" after two brain surgeries, according to Bruce Springsteen fansite Backstreets.com. The E Street Band member suffered a stroke on Sunday and is now reportedly on the mend. "Yesterday, it did not look good at all. Today ... miracles are happening. His vital signs are improving. He's responsive. His eyes are welling up when we're talking to him. He was paralyzed on his left side, but now he's squeezing with his left hand," a source close to the musician tells the site. "This is the best news we've heard since happened ? it's
Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG for iPad 2 [Giveaway]
The Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG for iPad 2 case is a smart, savvy solution for hardcore road warriors and heavy typists alike. You get the lightness and portability of the iPad 2 when that?s all you need, and the power and precision of a full, functional QWERTY keyboard when you need it. Airplane. Coffee shop. Conference. Where ever and whenever you need to pound out some posts, prose, or productivity. And ZAGG is giving TiPb readers the change to get one of five (5) Logitech Keyboard Cases for iPad 2. For FREE. Here?s all you have to do: Go check it out right now at ZAGG.com Leave a
'Cars 2': The Reviews Are In!
Animated films, much like the big-screen work of Adam Sandler, are so often review-proof. "Hop" didn't give a hoot that critics eviscerated the Easter Bunny tale, opening to $37.5 million domestically on its way to a $176.8 million worldwide total. And hey, "Grown Ups" and "Just Go With It" were two of the most savagely critiqued comedies in recent memory, yet each one deposited a couple hundred million dollars in Sandler's already astonishing box-office pot of gold. So does it really matter that critics have flagged "Cars 2," Pixar's latest offering and its first sequel outside the "Toy
Charlie Sheen & "Goddess" Natalie Kenley Call It Quits
Posted Monday June 27, 2011 3:51 PM GMT Charlie Sheen is officially back on the market after parting ways with his last "goddess," Natalie Kenley. According to TMZ, the 24-year-old model/graphic designer moved out of the former "Two and a Half Men" star's mansion last week. Unlike Charlie's other "goddess," adult film star Rachel "Bree" Olson, who dumped him back in April, Natalie stuck by the 46-year-old's side and even hit the stage with him during his "Violent Torpedo of Truth" tour. According to a source close to the warlock-Natty
Slow-Motion Video Shows Vibration-Reducing Lens in Action
Ever wondered how image stabilization works? You probably already have a good idea of the principles involved: either the lens or the sensor moves to counteract any jitter from your shaky hands. But how does it actually work? And how does the camera do it all so quickly? We turn to Preston Scott, the extremely smart guy behind the Camera Technica blog. Not only does he explain to us mortals the electronics behind the magic that is stabilization,
New blog post : New software uses facial recognition to defend against prying eyes http://bit.ly/lG5Dmy
Opera 11.10 includes improved power saving features
Just recently, the Opera 11.10 release candidate was made available for download. It brought a handful of important feature additions -- like HTML5 File API support and IMAP enhancements -- and loads of bugfixes. Nestled in amongst the other details in the Opera team's announcement is one more interesting tidbit: Opera 11.10 offers improved battery optimizations.The timing here is certainly interesting, what with Microsoft's recent report on how much power the top five Web browsers consume. In its findings, Opera 11 was fairly low in the standings. While we've not seen any new benchmarks yet,
New blog post : Talking Strikeforce MMA at the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade - Strikeforce http://bit.ly/miGUXF
New blog post : Evangelista ?Cyborg? Santos Injured, Withdraws From Paul Daley Fight at Strikeforce ?Fedor vs. Henderson? http://bit.ly/iLQwHo
Clarence Clemons, Sax Player For Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Suffers Stroke
Clarence Clemons, legendary member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, has suffered a stroke according to The Associated Press. A source close to the saxophonist confirmed to the AP that the 69-year-old suffered the stroke in his Florida home on Sunday night; no further details about his health were currently available at press time. However, Showbiz 411 reported that the musician's condition is very serious. Send Clarence your well wishes on Facebook! Most recently, Clemons was featured on Lady Gaga's massive Born This Way album, appearing on two tracks and performing with her live on
Neil Gaiman Offers More Details On 'American Gods' And 'Anansi Boys' TV Series
Back in April, we got word that Neil Gaiman's award-winning novel "American Gods" was being developed as an HBO television series by Tom Hanks' production studio Playtone ? the same production house that developed "Band of Brothers" for the network. This week marked the ten-year anniversary of "American Gods" hitting shelves, so when Gaiman dropped by the newsroom to talk about the new, "author's preferred text" edition of the book, we also managed to get in a few questions about the much-anticipated HBO series. "From my perspective, I'm worrying about it one episode at a time, one season at
Google Latitude check-in deals now available across the US
Recently, Google has been busy beefing up Latitude to make it more competitive with other location apps -- and more fun to use. Location history was added recently, iOS users can post check-ins via Latitude, and now Google has begun rolling out location-based deals which are tied to the service.If you're in the U.S., you can now score local savings at participating merchants by checking in with Latitude. Google will also be offering "status deals," which users can unlock by visiting a
New blog post : You can now rent Adobe Photoshop for $35 per month, CS 5.5 available soon http://bit.ly/juSV6o
New blog post : ESPN MMA Live: Strikeforce ?Overeem vs. Werdum? Highlights, UFC on Versus 4 Preview http://bit.ly/iTkQtl
New blog post : Chad Griggs Wants a 'Real Big Name' Opponent Next - Chad Griggs http://bit.ly/k1OSsp
Michael Jackson's Legacy, Two Years Later, By the Numbers
Like Elvis, Bob Marley, Notorious B.I.G. and Frank Sinatra before him, Michael Jackson's influence has continued, and grown, since his untimely death on June 25, 2009. On the second anniversary of the King of Pop's passing, MTV News took a look at the enduring appeal of MJ's music, videos and imagery, which continue to fascinate and attract fans across the globe thanks to a series of posthumous albums, a movie, video games and two upcoming Cirque du Soleil live shows. Where Were You Two Years Ago When You Heard the News? Tell Us on Facebook $72 million: According to Box Office Mojo,
New blog post : 2011 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCrew 4×4 EcoBoost V6 ? Short Take Road Test http://bit.ly/md04MR
Slow-Motion Video Shows Vibration-Reducing Lens in Action
Ever wondered how image stabilization works? You probably already have a good idea of the principles involved: either the lens or the sensor moves to counteract any jitter from your shaky hands. But how does it actually work? And how does the camera do it all so quickly? We turn to Preston Scott, the extremely smart guy behind the Camera Technica blog. Not only does he explain to us mortals the electronics behind the magic that is stabilization, he took a lens apart and filmed it in slow motion in order to make it accessible to our puny human
Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes Rip Avant-Garde BET Awards Performance
Chris Brown's emotional performance at last year's BET Awards turned out to be a turning point in the singer's once-ailing career, and with his 2011 performance Breezy is reveling in his hard-won fame. Following a heartfelt, off-prompter intro by host Kevin Hart, Breezy kicked things off with his Michael Jackson-sampling jam "She Ain't You." The singer took the stage on a raised platform in the middle of the stage surrounded by a cluster of monitors splashed with psychedelic designs. Breezy worked the midtempo hit in an avant-garde gray suit with voluminous pant legs and a cape fashioned out
New blog post : Windows 8 to feature adaptive Aero colorization, get it now on Windows 7 http://bit.ly/kyY9rB
New blog post : Scott Coker Discusses Overeem vs. Werdum, Gina Carano's Health Status - Strikeforce http://bit.ly/lVFh3j
Alicia Keys: 2011 BET Awards Beauty
Posted Sunday June 26, 2011 9:10 PM GMT Looking fabulous, Alicia Keys was in attendance at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday (June 26). The "No One" singer tended to media duties in the arrivals area at the Shrine Auditorium while readying for the annual showcase to get underway. As for the ceremony, the 2011 BET Awards are being hosted by actor/comedian Kevin Hart while featuring performances by Miss Keys, as well as Beyonce, Drake, Lil Wayne and Mary J Blige, among many others. With Chris Brown being the top nominee
Dave Matthews Band Caravan Pulls Into Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey ? For the first stop on its traveling roadshow, the Dave Matthews Band Caravan brought a rootsy collection of friends to dusty Bader Field on Friday. And even after a career-spanning set that included "Don't Drink the Water," "Satellite" and "Why I Am," DMB still have plenty of hits to draw from for the next two headlining performances of their inaugural three-day festival. Matthews gave nods to almost all of the day's supporting acts, mentioning Delta Spirit, Carolina Chocolate Drops and The Head & The Heart, and saying, "It was a pleasure to share the stage
Nintendo wants to bring the 3DS experience to the living room using the Wii-U
Nintendo had two successful products, the DS/3DS and the Wii, with each one of them provides its own benefits. The Nintendo 3D/3DS offers a two screen gaming experience and focuses more on hard core gamers. The Wii, on the other hand, is focused on the broader demographic and has provided more social experience when using its motion controls. As we reported earlier this month, Nintendo introduced its new gaming machine, the Wii-U, at E3. Nintendo presented a peak into the new console
New blog post : ESPN MMA Live: Strikeforce ?Overeem vs. Werdum? Highlights, UFC on Versus 4 Preview http://bit.ly/lCT2zZ
Lady Gaga's 'Edge Of Glory' Video: Glory Days
Remember, for a while there, when everyone was complaining that Lady Gaga's videos had, perhaps, gotten too big, too arty, too obtuse? That maybe the hype surrounding each clip's premiere overshadowed the clip itself? Well, for the foreseeable future, those criticisms can be put to rest. Because on Thursday (June 16), Gaga premiered her brand-new video for "The Edge of Glory," a piece that's a little bit Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach," a little bit Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and a whole lot of " '80s videos where someone dances on a fire escape while smoke pours from a well-lit window."
'The Hobbit': First-Look Photos Of Bilbo, Gandalf Hit Net
Although he's busy once again creating a Middle Earth-like world in the wilds of New Zealand, "Hobbit" director Peter Jackson has done an excellent job keeping fans of J. R. R. Tolkien's fantastical creations looped into the production. He's been posting photos, videos and updates on his Facebook page for months ? including a few pics of himself in what appears to be Bilbo Baggins' home. But what we haven't seen until now are official photos of the stars in character and on set. That's all changing, thanks to three pics posted by Entertainment Weekly. One image features Martin Freeman as
Why Nokia?s N9 Smartphone Is Set Up for Failure
Looks like Nokia finally hired a designer with some taste. Photo courtesy of Nokia By Ryan Paul, Ars Technica Nokia has finally announced the long-anticipated N9 handset, the culmination of Nokia?s five-step plan to deliver a mainstream Linux-based smartphone. The N9 is an impressively engineered device that is matched with a sophisticated touch-oriented interface and a powerful software stack with open source underpinnings. It?s a worthy successor of the developer-centric N900, but it provides
Daily tip: How to tethered jailbreak iOS 5 beta 1 with Redsn0w 0.9.8b1
Miss your tweaks and wondering how to Jailbreak iOS 5? As long as your okay with a tethered jailbreak for now, you can get your jailbreak on again thanks to Redsn0w 0.9.8b1. It?s worth noting first that the Dev-team is calling this jailbreak a beta. Which means there could (and probably will be) quite a few bugs. Also keep in mind that a majority of jailbreak apps have not been updated to support iOS 5 as of yet. So just be forewarned. If you?re okay with being tethered and dealing with a few bugs, click through for a quick walkthrough! Devices supported iPod touch 3G iPod touch 4G
Sunday, June 26, 2011
New blog post : JZ Cavalcante Post Fight vs Wilcox Wants to Return to Action Soon - JZ Cavalcante http://bit.ly/lQIsOF
Pottermore: Our Top-Five Wish List For J.K. Rowling's New Site
There's a lot of "Harry Potter"-related excitement going around these days, what with the release of the eighth and final film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" in just a few weeks, and our own Harry Potter World Cup heating up. And on Thursday morning (June 23) in London, "Potter" creator J.K. Rowling made an official announcement about the mysterious "Pottermore" project she introduced last week. Pottermore.com will deliver a free, online reading experience including, according to a press release, "extensive new material about the characters, places and objects in the
Why Nokia?s N9 Smartphone Is Set Up for Failure
Looks like Nokia finally hired a designer with some taste. Photo courtesy of Nokia By Ryan Paul, Ars Technica Nokia has finally announced the long-anticipated N9 handset, the culmination of Nokia?s five-step plan to deliver a mainstream Linux-based smartphone. The N9 is an impressively engineered device that is matched with a sophisticated touch-oriented interface and a powerful software stack with open source underpinnings. It?s a worthy successor of the developer-centric N900, but it provides
New blog post : Flickr adds to sharing options, now easier to share photos across the Web http://bit.ly/k4w8d2
New blog post : Chad Griggs Wants a 'Real Big Name' Opponent Next - Chad Griggs http://bit.ly/iBdas0
Alicia Keys' Beautiful 2011 BET Awards Performance
Posted Sunday June 26, 2011 10:48 PM GMT She has one of the finest voices in the world of music, and Alicia Keys showed off her immense talent at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday night (June 26). The "Fallin'" songstress confidently took the Shrine Auditorium stage while offering viewers a pleasurable performance of "Typewriter" before sitting down at the piano to delve into "A Woman?s Worth". With the 2011 BET Awards having been hosted by actor/comedian Kevin Hart, other performers aside from Miss Keys included Beyonce,
Dave Matthews Band Caravan Pulls Into Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey ? For the first stop on its traveling roadshow, the Dave Matthews Band Caravan brought a rootsy collection of friends to dusty Bader Field on Friday. And even after a career-spanning set that included "Don't Drink the Water," "Satellite" and "Why I Am," DMB still have plenty of hits to draw from for the next two headlining performances of their inaugural three-day festival. Matthews gave nods to almost all of the day's supporting acts, mentioning Delta Spirit, Carolina Chocolate Drops and The Head & The Heart, and saying, "It was a pleasure to share the stage
Life?s Too Short: Modular Silicone Kitchen Drawer Organizers
Make the end of your life seem to arrive sooner with these drawer organizers Truth: My kitchen utensils are ?organized? into two shallow wooden wine crates. One for cutlery, tho other one for everything else. There are no compartments, sections or organizational niceties whatsoever. I figure that when you need a knife and a fork, its just as easy to pick them from a pile. This approach also makes it a lot quicker to put away washed cutlery. So I couldn?t care less about DrawerDecor, but I know there must be somebody out there who actually
Justin Bieber's 2011 BET Awards Arrival
Posted Sunday June 26, 2011 8:57 PM GMT Joining in on the star-studded spectacle, Justin Bieber was a fan favorite at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday (June 26). The "Next 2 You" singing sensation elated the crowd as he worked the arrivals area at the Shrine Auditorium while readying for his presenter duties at the annual showcase. Joining Justin as celebrity presenters are big names such as Nicki MInaj, Willow Smith, Taraji P.Henson and Ne-Yo. As for the ceremony, the 2011 BET Awards are being hosted by actor/comedian
Nicki Minaj Wins BET's Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Posted Sunday June 26, 2011 8:50 PM GMT Fresh off of a "Femme Fatale" tour gig in Sin City, Nicki Minaj made the short trip to Tinseltown for the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday (June 26). The "Super Bass" babe glammed up the arrivals area at the Shrine Auditorium while readying for her stage duties as a presenter at the annual showcase. Joining Nicki as celebrity presenters at the show are big names such as Justin Bieber, Willow Smith, Taraji P.Henson and Ne-Yo. Meanwhile, Miss Minaj was an early winner at the ceremony -
New blog post : Banshee music player now works in Windows, supports Amazon MP3 downloads http://bit.ly/lI6PqX
Interlocked is a three-dimensional brain teaser
Back when I was a kid, I used to love crafting ornate puzzle boxes out of Lego. There would be just one way to open the box, by carefully shifting and rotating a bunch of pieces. Well, either that, or breaking the box in frustration.Interlocked takes that spirit and turns it into a beautiful Flash game. It's a good thing the soundtrack is soothing, because the game itself can get pretty frustrating.At the start of each level, you're presented with a box built out of blocks in different colors. You can click and drag the mouse to rotate the box any which way. Once you decide you want to shift
New blog post : ESPN MMA Live: Strikeforce ?Overeem vs. Werdum? Highlights, UFC on Versus 4 Preview http://bit.ly/io8GXM
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'Game Of Thrones' Season Two Casting Begins
Button up your overcoats, because winter is coming back already. Though the first season of "Game of Thrones" just ended, casting on season two has already begun. Entertainment Weekly has the news that "Tudors" actress Natalie Dormer has landed the significant role of Margaery Tyrell in the show's second seasons. Though she initially has a smaller role in the books, Margaery becomes a crucial character in "Storm of Swords" and "Feast For Crows," presumably the basis for seasons three and four. In the casting news after the jump, find out who replaced Michael Fassbender in Danny Boyle's
Lady Gaga, Pink, More React To New York Gay Marriage Bill
The Twitterverse was ablaze with every color of the rainbow Friday night as New York state became the sixth and most populous in the U.S. to allow gay marriage. With the bill, which passed 33 to 29 in the State Senate in Albany, the Empire State joins Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Iowa and Washington D.C. in recognizing gay marriage in the United States. The timing was fortuitous as New Yorkers observe Pride Week, a celebration of the diversity of the LGBT community. Lady Gaga, whose LGBT advocacy has manifest well beyond her songwriting at speeches, rallies and
Banshee music player now works in Windows, supports Amazon MP3 downloads
A few moments ago, version 2 of the Banshee music player for Linux was released, bringing with it a whole slew of new features, and the addition of an official -- but alpha-quality -- Windows build. The Mac OS X build of version 2 is due later today.The most notable new feature is support for the Amazon MP3 store -- you can buy and download music from within Banshee -- but unfortunately it's only available in the Linux build at the moment (OS X and Windows support are planned, however). There
iPad Live 61: Tell her it?s got a Tegra
Georgia and Rene talk 10,000 posts, iOS 5 features, patent paranoia, iPad vs. Verizon Android TV spots, Apple cash, JC Penny?s new CEO, Facebook for iPad, and the future of Jailbreak. This is iPad Live! Hosts Credits Thanks to the TiPb iPad Accessory Store for sponsoring the podcast, and to everyone who showed up for the live chat! Music Hear me Roar by iPad Live theme song contest winner, DieselJesus! TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TERADATA TELETECH HOLDINGS TECHNITROL
New blog post : Adblock Plus developer pokes holes in Mozilla's new add-on performance tests http://bit.ly/mNm3xB
New blog post : Ronny Markes replaces injured Stephan Bonnar at UFC on Versus 5 http://bit.ly/mxcklw
Lady Gaga's 'Edge Of Glory': A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet
The first thing that strikes you about Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory" video is the fact that it's steeped in the rich, gauzy traditions of classic pop clips and noticeably missing any of the allegories, agendas or, uh, afterbirth of her previous work. Simply put, "Edge" is an homage to an entire genre of videos that has since gone by the wayside ? namely, the eternally soft-focused, ethereal mini-movies of the 1980s, (mostly) pop productions that reimagined cityscapes as dream-like fantasy worlds, where the just-wet streets shone like mirrors, the manholes frothed with steam and no piece of
Latest Blog Posts and Slideshows Entertainment
Which movies are fun for the whole family and which ones are treats just for you? Find out! In theaters now: Cars 2Short Story:Get ready to put the pedal to the metal! Pixar is back with Cars 2, a sequel to the 2006 animated hit. This time around, champion racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and redneck tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) venture overseas for the first World Grand Prix. But things take a wrong -- and funny -- turn when clueless Mater accidentally gets tangled in a dangerous web of international espionage. What They're Saying:"This is Mater's movie. It's a Materthon. I
Skype 5.3 for Windows released, improves mobile video call quality
Version 5.3 of Skype for Windows has just been released, with the main emphasis of the new release being improved call quality, and the quality of video received by mobile Skype users. Presumably one party of the video call must be using Skype for Windows 5.3, though.Beyond improved call quality, not much has changed. You can now see your friends' presence icons when contact cards are collapsed, and the topic editing button is now always visible on the conversation header. For a complete list
New blog post : ROWE SECURES NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITION; WINS FIRST ROUND OF ELIMINATIONS http://bit.ly/jBXMX8
New blog post : Strikeforce ? Josh Barnett discusses his victory over Brett Rogers http://bit.ly/lCoRhi
Lady Gaga To Premiere 'Edge Of Glory' Video On 'So You Think You Can Dance'
Lady Gaga is ready to take fans to the "Edge of Glory." The singer confirmed that she will debut the music video for the clip on Thursday on "So You Think You Can Dance." Little is known about the Joseph Kahn-directed clip, but all will be revealed in good time, it seems. The news comes just as executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe announced he was getting Gaga to join celebrity judges like will.i.am on the show this season. "Yes, I asked her when she performed on the 'American Idol' finale if she would come on, and she said yes," Lythgoe . "She is on tour so they said it would probably
Branch Holder Turns Dead Sticks Into Awesome Swords
The Branch Holder will turn little Johnny into Zorro. Photos: Naama Agassi Opinion on Naama Agassi?s Branch Holder could go one of two ways. You could dismiss it, clucking like an exasperated aunt, calling it useless. Who needs a gadget to hold a branch after all? Or you might take one look and wish that Agassi had made this 30-something years ago, when you were a kid (if you?re as old as me, that is). The Branch Holder is a rubber strip with
Auslogics Disk Defrag 3.2 gets smarter, faster
Auslogics Disk Defrag has been part of my system maintenance toolkit for quite some time. With the release of version 3.2, it's now even better at tidying up and optimizing your system's hard disk drives. In addition to a cleaner, easier-to-use interface, Disk Defrag 3.2 offers improved single file and folder defragging, better processing of multiple disks, a simplified scheduling screen, and more informative tool tips. Auslogics has also fine-tuned the program's defragmentation and file consolidation algorithms.For laptop users, there's a new option to lock the program if your system is
New blog post : Special Savings on the RichardSolo 1800mAh iPhone Backup Battery http://bit.ly/k3dR4g
New blog post : Nintendo wants to bring the 3DS experience to the living room using the Wii-U http://bit.ly/kP6v9O
Saturday, June 25, 2011
New blog post : Ronny Markes replaces injured Stephan Bonnar at UFC on Versus 5 http://bit.ly/jiSiOd
Lady Gaga's 'Edge Of Glory': A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet
The first thing that strikes you about Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory" video is the fact that it's steeped in the rich, gauzy traditions of classic pop clips and noticeably missing any of the allegories, agendas or, uh, afterbirth of her previous work. Simply put, "Edge" is an homage to an entire genre of videos that has since gone by the wayside ? namely, the eternally soft-focused, ethereal mini-movies of the 1980s, (mostly) pop productions that reimagined cityscapes as dream-like fantasy worlds, where the just-wet streets shone like mirrors, the manholes frothed with steam and no piece of
Harry Potter World Cup: Vote The Dursleys
First round voting in the Harry Potter World Cup remains open until Sunday at midnight, but unless they make a big turnaround in the coming days, it looks like the game's already over for Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and Dudley Dursley. Harry's mean-spirited muggle caretakers are up against the magical might of the Boy Who Lived's lady love, Ginny Weasley, and their cruel intentions and self-centered actions have proven no match for Ginny's wand. Is there hope for the Dursleys, not just in life, but in the World Cup? It doesn't seem like it, frankly, but that doesn't mean you should rule them
New blog post : Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos likely for Nov. 19th in San Jose http://bit.ly/iBiTxX
Injured Jessie J Performs at the 2011 Glastonbury Festival
Posted Saturday June 25, 2011 3:34 PM GMT Not letting her injury slow her down, Jessie J performed during the third day of Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury, UK on Saturday afternoon (June 25). The 23-year-old Essex singer took to the Other stage at Worthy Farm clad in a specially made leg cast as she was helped to her "throne" by an assistant. Showing off her leg adornment to the packed crowd, Jessie proceeded to kick up her uninjured lower limb while shouting out, "This is my diva dance!" Upon finishing off a high-energy set
Harry Potter World Cup: Vote Fred And George
There's no question that Fred and George Weasley are two of the most popular characters in the whole wide wizarding world of "Harry Potter" ? just see how they're doing in their Harry Potter World Cup match-ups for further evidence? but are they the most popular characters? We'll find out soon just how much affection you have for the on-screen alter-egos of James and Oliver Phelps when they (inevitably) move onto their second round match-ups. But with George likely to face off Ginny and Fred against his father Arthur, we're rapidly moving towards an important sub-question: which Weasley is
Voltaic Spark Case Powers Tablets With the Sun
Ten hours of sunlight is enough to fully juice your iPad Solar-powered laptop chargers always seemed a little mis-matched. Using a trickle of Sun-power to juice a thirsty computer is a little like running you big-screen TV from a trunk full of AAA cells. But tablets, which spend much longer away from power outlets, are perfect for solar power. And the Spark Tablet Case is just the thing. The case, made from PET (recycled soda bottles), has a
New blog post : Windows 8 to feature adaptive Aero colorization, get it now on Windows 7 http://bit.ly/kxL27k
New blog post : Daniel Cormier Explains Why He Didn't Try to Take Down Jeff Monson - Daniel Cormier http://bit.ly/k3b2eL
Clarence Clemons, In Memoriam: The Big Man, In More Ways Than One
Clarence Clemons was affectionately known as "The Big Man," probably because, well, he was a big man. Standing six-feet, four-inches tall -- and nearly just as wide -- he towered over Bruce Springsteen, the E Street Band, and whomever else he shared the stage with during his five-decade career, casting a shadow as formidable as it was striking (it's no wonder Bruce decided to lean on him, like some sort of lamppost, on the cover of 1975's Born To Run). But his physical size only told part of the story. Because Clemons was also a massive talent, a saxophonist as adept at filing an arena with
ClamCase updated for iPad 2
ClamCase has developed a nifty product to make you iPad 2 seem and feel more like a netbook. This product has been around for the iPad, but has received a makeover to become iPad 2 specific. The case?s shell has cutouts to accommodate the back camera and built-in iPad speakers. It has four unique positions: keyboard case, touchscreen stand, portrait stand, and tablet case. Soft 3M pads on all four corners will cushion and protect your iPad. The ClamCase also has integrated
New software uses facial recognition to defend against prying eyes
Having the right programs and hardware to keep the information on your display safe from prying eyes is never a bad idea, and new software from Oculis Labs offers a very interesting take on how to do just that. It's called PrivateEye, and it utilizes facial recognition to automatically pixelate the contents of your display when you look away.If you step away from your system and someone else decides to sit down and poke around, PrivateEye will present a confusing jumble of garbled text. It'll even notify you if someone tries to peek over your shoulder -- and display a picture of your peeping
Harry Potter World Cup: Voldemort Vs. Moaning Myrtle, James Vs. Kreacher
Welcome to MTV's Harry Potter World Cup! We've selected 64 of the best "Harry Potter" characters and matched them up in a series of duels for a chance at magical glory, but it's up to YOU to decide who the greatest "Potter" character of all time is in this pool of wizards and witches. Will the Death Eaters destroy Hogwarts, or will good triumph over evil? In the end, the choice is yours, so keep voting at MTV Movies Blog and make your voice heard! The Boy Who Lived better watch his back, because You Know Who has just entered the Harry Potter World Cup. The final first round duel introduces
Avril Lavigne: St Tropez Bikini Boater!
Posted Saturday June 25, 2011 3:25 PM GMT Once again venturing out into the warm French Riviera sunshine, Avril Lavigne was spotted enjoying her vacation in Saint Tropez on Saturday afternoon (June 25). The "What the Hell" singer was clad in an itsy-bitsy pink and black bikini as she joined a group of friends while leaving Club 55 for a day on the crystal clear waters. And while Miss Lavigne just released her latest album "Goodbye Lullaby" back in March, the 26-year-old Canadian is already looking ahead to another new release. Saying
Opera 11.10 includes improved power saving features
Just recently, the Opera 11.10 release candidate was made available for download. It brought a handful of important feature additions -- like HTML5 File API support and IMAP enhancements -- and loads of bugfixes. Nestled in amongst the other details in the Opera team's announcement is one more interesting tidbit: Opera 11.10 offers improved battery optimizations.The timing here is certainly interesting, what with Microsoft's recent report on how much power the top five Web browsers consume. In
'Bad Teacher' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know
It's been more than a month since "Bridesmaids" slayed us at the cinema. We're desperately in need of some hard-R laughs, a few gross-out moments that make us cringe, and the reminder that as crazy as we might be, we're not nearly as loco as the folks we're watching onscreen. Thus, we say thanks to "Bad Teacher" as it floats, on a comedic cloud of profanity and penis jokes, into theaters. Cameron Diaz stars as Elizabeth Halsey, an educator less concerned with math lessons than she is in smoking pot and calculating her way into marriage with any filthy-rich doofus. She meets the perfect mark
?Captain America? Releases New Trailer: Watch Now!
Posted Friday June 24, 2011 4:46 PM GMT As one of the most highly-anticipated films of the summer, there is a brand new trailer for ?Captain America: The First Avenger.? Per IMDB?s website, after being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals. Actor Chris Evans plays Captain America while Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving and Hayley Atwell all star in the action/adventure/sci-fi flick. It hits theaters
First 4G Android Tablet With Netflix Launches on Outdated OS
HTC's Evo View is the first tablet to run on Sprint's 4G network, and the first to run the Netflix app. Photo: HTC. It?s a big day of firsts for Sprint. The carrier launched its first Android tablet on Friday compatible with the new 4G ?Wi-Max? network. The device is also the first Android tablet out there capable of running Netflix. Unfortunately, despite being first in line for 4G and Netflix, Sprint?s HTC Evo View tablet ships with the older version of Android: 2.3 (Gingerbread), not
Adblock Plus developer pokes holes in Mozilla's new add-on performance tests
Wladimir Palant, developer of the most popular add-on in the world, Adblock Plus, is also an active contributor to the Planet Mozilla blog community. Over the last few days, in response to Mozilla's new name and shame list of slow add-ons, Palant has been investigating whether Mozilla's testing methods are actually accurate.Rather surprisingly, it turns out that Mozilla's numbers could be significantly wrong -- and if they're not wrong, the factors that Mozilla uses to tabulate an add-ons final score should definitely be made more transparent.In the first set of tests, Palant shows that
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