Now This is the Droid We're Looking For | Popular Science

Now This is the Droid We're Looking For | Popular Science

PopSci reader Brian De Vitis's R2-D2 cooler, converted into the ultimate mobile gaming 'droid with eight consoles, a projector and a sound system.
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KinEmote: Kinect gesture control for Boxee and XBMC media centers now available (video)

KinEmote: Kinect gesture control for Boxee and XBMC media centers now available (video): "

We've seen plenty of Kinect hacks over the last few weeks -- trouble is, beyond the initial wow factor they're just not very useful on a daily basis. That situation just changed, however, with the release of KinEmote, a free public beta that lets Windows users navigate XBMC and Boxee menus using nothing but hand gestures. Better yet, the software is built around OpenNI and NITE middleware from PrimeSense, the company behind the Project Natal reference gear. It certainly looks impressive in the video after the break. Good enough that we suspect many of you will hit up the source link below instead of finishing up your last minute holiday shopping -- hey, Santa can wait, this is progress!
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Rock Band: Green Day

Green Day just confirmed on KROQ 106.7 that they are making a special Rock Band: Green Day and Billie Joe said it might be out at the end of this year.

Here's to hopes that this is true because this has been a long time coming and there are MANY people who want this to happen.I know I'm one of them.

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Guitar Hero 4 vs Rock Band

Me being the music, video game, and technology freak - this is right up my alley.
I own Rock Band and Guitar Hero III for the xbox 360. I like both games but if you ask anyone, I play Rock Band WAY more than Guitar Hero.

That being said, looks like the tables are about to turn.

Guitar Hero has announced that they'll release a game much like Rock Band this October complete with a guitar, drums, and a microphone, called Guitar Hero: World Tour.

"*YAWN* We've already done that with Rock Band." you say. But have you been able to create your own music with Rock Band? Were your drums wireless? Does your guitar feature a touch sensitive interface on the neck where you can do guitar solos?? All this and more Guitar Hero: World Tour boasts.

So what does Rock Band have to say about this?

...Rock Band 2 this fall. :)
Details are slim to none on Rock Band 2 so far, except that it'll have new songs, new online features, new instruments and it'll be compatible with all those Rock Band songs you downloaded. Bad news (for non-Xbox 360 owners) is that it'll only be released on Xbox 360 this fall. The other platforms will have to wait...

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Metal Gear Solid 4...one epic movie

So I just finished playing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots (exclusively on the Playstation 3). Let me just say this...."WOW"...


It took me about 22 hours 25 mins and 4 secs of total play time to beat it. The game is laid out in a way where you're not playing a game or watching a movie, but PLAYING a movie. The cutscenes vary in length from about 20 mins to over 1 hour.

Hideo Kojima really outdid himself with this one. I wouldn't say it's the BEST game I've ever played, but I would go as far to say that it is a must buy for PS3 owners...if you don't buy it...then why even own a Playstation 3?

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Chrysler's 2009 lineup will have Wi-Fi

Turns out that Chrysler is trying to outdo Ford's SYNC service by making your car a mobile Wi-Fi spot. How sick is that!?

Keefe Leung, Chrysler’s engineer for the product, tells us that the "UConnect Web" device, which will be hidden within the car, will work only with the key in the ignition. It will operate on the 3G network using a cellular-based signal, and will allow download speeds between 600-800 kilobits per second, with upload speeds of 200 kbps. Of course, all this will come with a service fee.

UConnect is Chrysler's new baby, which will provide Bluetooth connectivity and MP3 player integration with the car’s stereo.

But wait, there's more...
Some of you may be saying, "yeah, but I got a 3G phone...what's the big surprise??"
UConnect Web will allow passengers with TV monitors to hook up their video game consoles to the internet. So now you can SLAUGHTER your friends on Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 while you're on those long road trips to Grandma's. I just hope I can handle the car sickness...


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