Nintendo 3DS : Glassless 3D Experience

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Nintendo has announced a 3D successor to the Nintendo DS line of handheld gaming devices, tentatively called the Nintendo 3DS. According to claims by Nintendo, the video game console will feature “3D Effects” that can be enjoyed “without the need of any special glasses”.

Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo 3DS

Since technology for such a feature is not yet available, it can be safely assumed that Nintendo is sitting on a golden egg, one that will keep the other portable gaming consoles lagging even further behind. Further information about the Nintendo 3DS will be revealed by the company at the E3 event this year, which starts June 15th in Los Angeles. The new Nintendo 3DS will also be backward compatible with the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi

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Google TV Coming Soon

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If you are a Google fan, you may have more reasons to celebrate in the coming months, as three giants – Intel, Sony and Logitech – have proposed to team up with Google and lunch Google TV and set-top boxes on an Android based platform.

The platform intends to seamlessly integrate web content and online services like Twitter, Youtube, online games, web apps and the formidable Google Search. It’ll also integrate a light weight browser for light surfing activities. Google TV will run on set-top boxes built with Intel Atom processor running the Android Operating System. Google TV technology will also be implemented on BlueRay drives and Sony TVs along with keyboard equipped remote control feature in partnership with Logitech.

Google TV

Google TV

With all the blueprints, for the project in place, The Times has indicated that Intel and Logitech have advertised job listings for programmers with Android experience. Google plans to deliver a fully functional technology product rather than a product with cosmetic design value.

The field of television is an uncharted frontier for Google. But, Google sounds optimistic about it’s project plans and let’s hope they deliver the integrated power of the web and television as a part of this project.

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Microsoft Outlook Plays Friendly With Social Networks

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In partnership with MySpace and facebook, Microsoft has announced to get “more social” by including social networking information in their flagship business software – Microsoft Outlook 2010. Business Networking site LinkedIn is also offering a beta tool that will integrate the activity of a user into Micosoft Outlook 2010.

In November last year, Microsoft has announced the Outlook Social Connector for Outlook, a new Office 2010 feature that integrates the social networking feeds into Microsoft’s Outlook 2010 inbox.

Microsoft Outlook 2010 Social Connector

Microsoft Outlook 2010 Social Connector

Microsoft has recently released the social connector update that included the first third party feature from LinkedIn. This update will allow users to view status updates, photos and so on of their peers and collegues. Microsoft says that the same will be possible for Facebook and MySpace users. You’ll be able to directly update your status from Outlook 2010 and will also be able to perform other activities associated with social networking.

Although the Social Connector feature has been developed for Microsoft Outlook 2010, it will also work with Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Microsoft Outlook 2007. Expect this integration to be part of the package when Micosoft releases the Microsoft Office 2010 suite.

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