E3 should have been a coronation for the Xbox One. Microsoft got its new
gaming console unveiled before Sony, with well received specs, great looking
games, and a new set of internet living room features might even work this time.
The only two pieces missing from the Xbox One puzzle were its price and release
date, both of which were expected to be formalities. The $499 price being thrown
around by those in the know sounded high, but no higher than anyone was
expecting from the competition. And as long as it shipped before the holidays,
the precise date didn’t matter. But then E3 came and bombs started dropping on
Microsoft’s head.
Microsoft confidently unveiled the price tag of the Xbox One at the E3
gaming conference this week, $499 just as expected, but Sony announced that its
PlayStation 4 would cost only $399. Boom. Then Microsoft said that it expects
the Xbox One release date to be November. No one in the tech industry ever hits
release dates on time when they’re still this far out. Especially Microsoft. So
now there’s the good chance that the new Xbox will hit the market too late into
the holiday season to have a full impact, or arrive with too little available
inventory, or miss the holiday season entirely. Boom again. And that’s before
the ongoing tick-tick-tick of Microsoft’s unpopular built-in DRM for Xbox One
gaming discs got blown up by Sony’s revelation that PS4 games will be free of
DRM entirely.
Now the Xbox One launch at E3 has shifted from a coronation to a
condemnation. Gamers have stopped talking about how cool the new Xbox One games
look, or caring about the feature set. Instead they’re whining about how the
price is too high, game ownership is too restricted, and wondering if they
should buy a PS4 instead because the new Xbox may not arrive this year anyway.
Microsoft has a good deal of time to turn around the narrative, but suddenly
it’s playing from behind.
2013年6月13日星期四
Mainly the start Display had the opinions hub
Apple famously shed an apple iphone 4 prototype in a very bar, sparking a
hunt for the individuals associated with the decline and sale of your handset.
Microsoft has also dropped a cellphone, a single working a upcoming Home windows
Mobile phone 'Blue' model of its cellular software program. A Reddit user posted
screenshots and knowledge acquired with the system more than the weekend,
building curiosity in unannounced features for Windows Cellphone which
incorporated an early prototype of a notification centre. The Verge achieved out
into the Reddit user in issue, which would be the tale in the lost magic formula
Windows Cellular phone.
Jeremiah Wong procured a Lumia 920 from eBay on June 5th from the vendor positioned in Seattle. "The cellular phone within the images appeared various," claims Wong, speaking solely into the Verge. "Mainly the start Display had the opinions hub, also etching about the back that browse MSFT." Wong in the beginning assumed the product was a developer package mainly because it experienced the exclusive etching together with a cracked display, however it was a good deal much more essential. So crucial in reality that Microsoft desired it back again.
Following submitting screenshots on the computer software working around the system, and unintentionally revealing his cellphone quantity inside the method, Wong was contacted by Microsoft's legal team. Microsoft locked the cellular phone remotely and requested that Wong consider down his photos from his Flickr account. "Apparently the male who owned it missing it over a bus. It was then picked up and offered," he claims. As an alternative to pursuing Wong, Microsoft has made available to reimburse him to the cost of the gadget and also ship him a substitute cellular phone. "I was exceptionally amazed on the not enough intimidation as well as far more astonished at their lodging," states Wong.
Resources common with Microsoft's Windows Telephone options have uncovered for the Verge which the computer software is early prototype perform for an forthcoming update codenamed Blue. Describing the application, Wong suggests it experienced "pretty a great deal anything he wished," but that "a few issues wanted perform still." The screenshots exposed Microsoft's work over a much-requested notification middle for Home windows Mobile phone and a few enhancements to multitasking along with the common usability of the app check out.
Because the improvements are only in the prototyping section, it is not likely that each one of them are going to be provided in a last version of Windows Cellular phone Blue. The Verge understands this update is not scheduled for release until eventually early subsequent yr. While the screenshots present a notification heart as element of a independent software, it is really possible this implementation ?a if it ships at all ?a will modify by the time Windows Telephone Blue is introduced.
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Jeremiah Wong procured a Lumia 920 from eBay on June 5th from the vendor positioned in Seattle. "The cellular phone within the images appeared various," claims Wong, speaking solely into the Verge. "Mainly the start Display had the opinions hub, also etching about the back that browse MSFT." Wong in the beginning assumed the product was a developer package mainly because it experienced the exclusive etching together with a cracked display, however it was a good deal much more essential. So crucial in reality that Microsoft desired it back again.
Following submitting screenshots on the computer software working around the system, and unintentionally revealing his cellphone quantity inside the method, Wong was contacted by Microsoft's legal team. Microsoft locked the cellular phone remotely and requested that Wong consider down his photos from his Flickr account. "Apparently the male who owned it missing it over a bus. It was then picked up and offered," he claims. As an alternative to pursuing Wong, Microsoft has made available to reimburse him to the cost of the gadget and also ship him a substitute cellular phone. "I was exceptionally amazed on the not enough intimidation as well as far more astonished at their lodging," states Wong.
Resources common with Microsoft's Windows Telephone options have uncovered for the Verge which the computer software is early prototype perform for an forthcoming update codenamed Blue. Describing the application, Wong suggests it experienced "pretty a great deal anything he wished," but that "a few issues wanted perform still." The screenshots exposed Microsoft's work over a much-requested notification middle for Home windows Mobile phone and a few enhancements to multitasking along with the common usability of the app check out.
Because the improvements are only in the prototyping section, it is not likely that each one of them are going to be provided in a last version of Windows Cellular phone Blue. The Verge understands this update is not scheduled for release until eventually early subsequent yr. While the screenshots present a notification heart as element of a independent software, it is really possible this implementation ?a if it ships at all ?a will modify by the time Windows Telephone Blue is introduced.
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2013年6月10日星期一
PS4: Sony Teases 'The Dark Sorcerer' At E3 2013
As part of its PlayStation 4 reveal event, Sony teased "The Dark Sorcerer,"
an upcoming game for the just-unveiled PS4. The teaser trailer was not a
cutscene, but rendered within the game's engine in real time.
In the teaser trailer, an evil sorcerer is seen conjuring dark forces while assisted by a goblin. We were beginning to get the impression that "The Dark Sorcerer" could be what "Diablo 3" failed to live up to.
Just as we thought we had a good idea of what "The Dark Sorcerer" was, the trailer cut to a zoomed out shot which revealed that the paranormal scene we were being treated to was actually being shot at a studio.
The title character then began casually talking with a cameraman or director, who was off-screen. There was also casual and humorous banter between the sorcerer and his goblin assistant. The twist got some chuckles out of us, and though the trailer went from darkly serious to deceptively silly, our interest in "The Dark Sorcerer" did not wane.
Sony went on to say that more details about "The Dark Sorcerer" will be revealed tomorrow. We can't wait to get a closer look at the game.
Check out photos of the teaser trailer for "The Dark Sorcerer" below.
In the teaser trailer, an evil sorcerer is seen conjuring dark forces while assisted by a goblin. We were beginning to get the impression that "The Dark Sorcerer" could be what "Diablo 3" failed to live up to.
Just as we thought we had a good idea of what "The Dark Sorcerer" was, the trailer cut to a zoomed out shot which revealed that the paranormal scene we were being treated to was actually being shot at a studio.
The title character then began casually talking with a cameraman or director, who was off-screen. There was also casual and humorous banter between the sorcerer and his goblin assistant. The twist got some chuckles out of us, and though the trailer went from darkly serious to deceptively silly, our interest in "The Dark Sorcerer" did not wane.
Sony went on to say that more details about "The Dark Sorcerer" will be revealed tomorrow. We can't wait to get a closer look at the game.
Check out photos of the teaser trailer for "The Dark Sorcerer" below.
Wong suggests it experienced "pretty a lot all the things he wanted,
Apple famously missing an apple iphone 4 prototype inside a bar, sparking a
hunt for that individuals associated with the reduction and sale from the
handset. Microsoft has also misplaced a cellphone, 1 running a future Home
windows Telephone 'Blue' variation of its mobile software package. A Reddit
consumer posted screenshots and knowledge attained within the product over the
weekend, making desire in unannounced functions for Windows Cellphone which
bundled an early prototype of the notification middle. The Verge arrived at out
towards the Reddit person in query, which could be the tale of your shed key
Home windows Cellphone.
Jeremiah Wong ordered a Lumia 920 from eBay on June fifth from the seller positioned in Seattle. "The cellphone while in the pictures looked diverse," suggests Wong, speaking exclusively to your Verge. "Mainly the start Display screen experienced the feed-back hub, also etching about the back again that examine MSFT." Wong in the beginning believed the product was a developer package because it experienced the unique etching together with a cracked screen, but it really was a lot extra crucial. So critical actually that Microsoft needed it back again.
Soon after publishing screenshots on the computer software running on the device, and accidentally revealing his cellphone number inside the course of action, Wong was contacted by Microsoft's authorized staff. Microsoft locked the mobile phone remotely and requested that Wong choose down his pics from his Flickr account. "Apparently the man who owned it lost it on the bus. It was then picked up and sold," he states. In lieu of pursuing Wong, Microsoft has presented to reimburse him for your expense of the product and likewise ship him a alternative cellphone. "I was unbelievably surprised in the not enough intimidation and in some cases far more stunned at their accommodation," claims Wong.
Resources common with Microsoft's Windows Phone designs have disclosed to
the Verge which the software is early prototype function for an impending update
codenamed Blue. Describing the computer software, Wong suggests it experienced
"pretty a lot all the things he wanted," but that "a several items wanted
function continue to." The screenshots discovered Microsoft's work over a
much-requested notification heart for Home windows Mobile phone and some
enhancements to multitasking and also the common usability in the application
perspective.
Since the advancements are only within the prototyping stage, it is not likely that each one of these will be involved inside of a closing edition of Home windows Cell phone Blue. The Verge understands this update isn't scheduled for release right until early following year. Even though the screenshots demonstrate a notification middle as part of the independent software, it is probable this implementation ?a if it ships in any way ?a will adjust with the time Home windows Mobile phone Blue is produced.
Jeremiah Wong ordered a Lumia 920 from eBay on June fifth from the seller positioned in Seattle. "The cellphone while in the pictures looked diverse," suggests Wong, speaking exclusively to your Verge. "Mainly the start Display screen experienced the feed-back hub, also etching about the back again that examine MSFT." Wong in the beginning believed the product was a developer package because it experienced the unique etching together with a cracked screen, but it really was a lot extra crucial. So critical actually that Microsoft needed it back again.
Soon after publishing screenshots on the computer software running on the device, and accidentally revealing his cellphone number inside the course of action, Wong was contacted by Microsoft's authorized staff. Microsoft locked the mobile phone remotely and requested that Wong choose down his pics from his Flickr account. "Apparently the man who owned it lost it on the bus. It was then picked up and sold," he states. In lieu of pursuing Wong, Microsoft has presented to reimburse him for your expense of the product and likewise ship him a alternative cellphone. "I was unbelievably surprised in the not enough intimidation and in some cases far more stunned at their accommodation," claims Wong.
Since the advancements are only within the prototyping stage, it is not likely that each one of these will be involved inside of a closing edition of Home windows Cell phone Blue. The Verge understands this update isn't scheduled for release right until early following year. Even though the screenshots demonstrate a notification middle as part of the independent software, it is probable this implementation ?a if it ships in any way ?a will adjust with the time Home windows Mobile phone Blue is produced.
2013年6月2日星期日
Top proxy firm ISS likes SoftBank's offer for Sprint
A top adviser to mutual funds and other large investors says Sprint
shareholders should give the thumbs-up to SoftBank's offer to buy the company,
but it doesn't address a rival, preliminary -- and higher -- offer from Dish
Network.
In a report, proxy firm Institutional Shareholder Services said, according to The Wall Street Journal, that SoftBank's $20.1 billion offer "addresses Sprint's most compelling need: capital to acquire additional spectrum and complete the transformation of its network, enabling it to fully compete in the U.S. market."
The compelling need for capital aside, ISS said SoftBank could make "an excellent strategic partner" for Sprint, given the Japan-based company's deep experience with wireless, "as demonstrated in its postacquisition track record with Vodafone Japan."
Regarding a potential competing offer of $25.5 billion from Dish, ISS was mum, saying that because "Dish has not yet made its offer directly through a tender -- ISS has not developed a view, from a valuation perspective, on whether the Dish offer is superior to the SoftBank transaction for Sprint shareholders."
As noted by the Journal, major Sprint shareholders Paulson & Co, Omega Advisers, and others have expressed interest in the Dish proposal, and proxy adviser Egan-Jones has said Sprint shareholders should nix the current SoftBank offer with an eye toward a better one from SoftBank, or toward Dish's proposal.
But a source told the Journal that Sprint and Dish had been experiencing some friction lately, in part because the companies are competing to acquire wireless-broadband provider Clearwire.
The Journal reported that Sprint said it's concentrating on finalizing the SoftBank deal. Shareholders are set to vote on that offer June 12, so Dish would have to make a binding offer before that deadline.
U.S. officials, including members of the Homeland Security and Justice departments, have been reviewing the deal over national security concerns involving the use of Chinese-made networking gear. They've been concerned that the use of such gear in U.S.-based Sprint's network could allow for cyberespionage. But Sprint said Wednesday that the concerns have been addressed by an agreement that reportedly would, among other things, give the U.S. government veto powers over some equipment purchases made by Sprint and require Sprint to remove Chinese-made equipment from its Clearwire network by the end of 2016.
The issue of cyberspying has been hot lately. President Obama brought it up in March, during a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And today, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel raised the topic during a speech at a regional security conference in Singapore, as well as during a meeting last night with the deputy chief of staff of China's People's Liberation Army.
With a security deal having been reached, and the buyout by SoftBank thus cleared by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, the acquisition is still subject to approval by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is expected to give a thumbs-up once it completes a general "public interest" review.
Update, 4:22 p.m. PT: Regarding cyberspying, The New York Times reported Saturday that the "United States and China have agreed to hold regular, high-level talks on how to set standards of behavior for cybersecurity and commercial espionage."
Correction, June 2 at 12:41 p.m. PT: The original version of this story mischaracterized the FCC's role in reviewing the proposed Sprint buyout by SoftBank. Sprint said Wednesday that a national security agreement had been reached between the two companies and other U.S. officials. The FCC, for its part, conducts a more general "public interest" review of the acquisition. The story has been updated to reflect this, and the author regrets the error.
In a report, proxy firm Institutional Shareholder Services said, according to The Wall Street Journal, that SoftBank's $20.1 billion offer "addresses Sprint's most compelling need: capital to acquire additional spectrum and complete the transformation of its network, enabling it to fully compete in the U.S. market."
The compelling need for capital aside, ISS said SoftBank could make "an excellent strategic partner" for Sprint, given the Japan-based company's deep experience with wireless, "as demonstrated in its postacquisition track record with Vodafone Japan."
Regarding a potential competing offer of $25.5 billion from Dish, ISS was mum, saying that because "Dish has not yet made its offer directly through a tender -- ISS has not developed a view, from a valuation perspective, on whether the Dish offer is superior to the SoftBank transaction for Sprint shareholders."
As noted by the Journal, major Sprint shareholders Paulson & Co, Omega Advisers, and others have expressed interest in the Dish proposal, and proxy adviser Egan-Jones has said Sprint shareholders should nix the current SoftBank offer with an eye toward a better one from SoftBank, or toward Dish's proposal.
But a source told the Journal that Sprint and Dish had been experiencing some friction lately, in part because the companies are competing to acquire wireless-broadband provider Clearwire.
The Journal reported that Sprint said it's concentrating on finalizing the SoftBank deal. Shareholders are set to vote on that offer June 12, so Dish would have to make a binding offer before that deadline.
U.S. officials, including members of the Homeland Security and Justice departments, have been reviewing the deal over national security concerns involving the use of Chinese-made networking gear. They've been concerned that the use of such gear in U.S.-based Sprint's network could allow for cyberespionage. But Sprint said Wednesday that the concerns have been addressed by an agreement that reportedly would, among other things, give the U.S. government veto powers over some equipment purchases made by Sprint and require Sprint to remove Chinese-made equipment from its Clearwire network by the end of 2016.
The issue of cyberspying has been hot lately. President Obama brought it up in March, during a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And today, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel raised the topic during a speech at a regional security conference in Singapore, as well as during a meeting last night with the deputy chief of staff of China's People's Liberation Army.
With a security deal having been reached, and the buyout by SoftBank thus cleared by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, the acquisition is still subject to approval by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is expected to give a thumbs-up once it completes a general "public interest" review.
Update, 4:22 p.m. PT: Regarding cyberspying, The New York Times reported Saturday that the "United States and China have agreed to hold regular, high-level talks on how to set standards of behavior for cybersecurity and commercial espionage."
Correction, June 2 at 12:41 p.m. PT: The original version of this story mischaracterized the FCC's role in reviewing the proposed Sprint buyout by SoftBank. Sprint said Wednesday that a national security agreement had been reached between the two companies and other U.S. officials. The FCC, for its part, conducts a more general "public interest" review of the acquisition. The story has been updated to reflect this, and the author regrets the error.
As a outcome quite a few people obtain
World Computer system profits plunged 14% year-on-year within the to start
with quarter of 2013, and much from the blame was heaped within the lukewarm
reception to Home windows 8. Microsoft's new operating procedure was supposed to
provide a lift on the ailing market but has ostensibly unsuccessful to carry out
so.
Microsoft suggests that it's got already shifted 100 million Home windows 8 licenses, which matches the profits rate of Windows 7, but 6 months in the launch with the former, NetApplications stories that Windows 8 only contains a 3.82% share with the desktop OS current market, though Home windows seven and Windows XP even now dominate with forty four.72% and 38.31% respectively. Back again when Windows 7 was also 6 months previous it by now experienced an eleven.94% share, NetApplications suggests.
"Users are obtaining Windows eight to provide a compromised working experience that does not excel possibly to be a new cell interface or in the classic desktop interface," stated Jay Chou, senior study analyst, according to Reuters. "As a outcome, quite a few people obtain a decrease in the traditional Computer practical experience devoid of getting much from new characteristics like touch. The result is the fact several consumers are apprehensive about upgrading to Windows eight, to state practically nothing of business consumers who're even now just moving into Home windows 7."
Microsoft, to its credit score, is using energetic measures to handle the numerous person complaints about Windows eight. The tech large will debut the cost-free Home windows 8.one update (code-named "Blue") afterwards this calendar year, which is able to enable customers the option of launching the OS by using a button around the bottom left-hand corner of their screens that's similar for the iconic 'Start' menu of preceding Home windows iterations.
Will the update change the fate of Home windows eight? Richard Windsor, founding father of the mobile-focused site Radio Free of charge Cellular and a previous tech analyst at Nomura, claims that it's almost irrelevant, mainly because given that Apple has stopped attaining marketplace share in the Pc environment, Computer users will inevitably really have to upgrade to Home windows 8, offered the Microsoft hegemony of the market. Therefore the Redmond, Washington-based corporation will likely not be much too fearful about the fate of Home windows eight at this time.
The proposition is the fact that of a Microsoft ecosystem, "a unified experience across all devices that is definitely integrated and easy to make use of. But practical and delightful just isn't what consumers see. Possible buyers are introduced with what I confer with as Blue Squares of Loss of life," he claims, noting the issue went away with Home windows seven but sadly resurfaced with Home windows eight.
"When a person picks up a Windows Cellphone or even a Home windows 8 unit at retail he or she is presented with a display full of blue or purple squares labeled Folks, Maps, Music, Game titles etc. Strike anybody of these squares and practically nothing is observed. Typically, the unit will not be even connected. This can be the equivalent of likely right into a supercar showroom with $100,000 as part of your again pocket and not currently being capable to obtain a test push," opined Windsor.
"Furthermore, Microsoft features a reliable encounter from console / Television through Computer, pill and phablet all of the method to the cellphone. These units are in no way displayed collectively and therefore prospective purchasers never comprehend this is undoubtedly an ecosystem for every machine. How on this planet Microsoft expects user to purchase Home windows Phones and Windows 8, when it does not display them what it really is effective at and how wide its scope is, is often a secret."
"As for [Original Devices Manufacturers], the very best issue they can do is arrive up with equipment that happen to be impressive, affordable, and that present new persuasive encounters inside the Windows 8 ecosystem. You'll be able to see this together with the rise of convertibles, ultrabooks, plus the impending start of processors like Intel's Haswell, which purports to significantly increase the battery lifetime of personal computers," Haynes included. "If they don't, the OEMs will discover more and more folks actively searching for to abandon Home windows 8 and starting off the move towards pill computing rather of laptops and desktops.
Microsoft suggests that it's got already shifted 100 million Home windows 8 licenses, which matches the profits rate of Windows 7, but 6 months in the launch with the former, NetApplications stories that Windows 8 only contains a 3.82% share with the desktop OS current market, though Home windows seven and Windows XP even now dominate with forty four.72% and 38.31% respectively. Back again when Windows 7 was also 6 months previous it by now experienced an eleven.94% share, NetApplications suggests.
"Users are obtaining Windows eight to provide a compromised working experience that does not excel possibly to be a new cell interface or in the classic desktop interface," stated Jay Chou, senior study analyst, according to Reuters. "As a outcome, quite a few people obtain a decrease in the traditional Computer practical experience devoid of getting much from new characteristics like touch. The result is the fact several consumers are apprehensive about upgrading to Windows eight, to state practically nothing of business consumers who're even now just moving into Home windows 7."
Microsoft, to its credit score, is using energetic measures to handle the numerous person complaints about Windows eight. The tech large will debut the cost-free Home windows 8.one update (code-named "Blue") afterwards this calendar year, which is able to enable customers the option of launching the OS by using a button around the bottom left-hand corner of their screens that's similar for the iconic 'Start' menu of preceding Home windows iterations.
Will the update change the fate of Home windows eight? Richard Windsor, founding father of the mobile-focused site Radio Free of charge Cellular and a previous tech analyst at Nomura, claims that it's almost irrelevant, mainly because given that Apple has stopped attaining marketplace share in the Pc environment, Computer users will inevitably really have to upgrade to Home windows 8, offered the Microsoft hegemony of the market. Therefore the Redmond, Washington-based corporation will likely not be much too fearful about the fate of Home windows eight at this time.
The proposition is the fact that of a Microsoft ecosystem, "a unified experience across all devices that is definitely integrated and easy to make use of. But practical and delightful just isn't what consumers see. Possible buyers are introduced with what I confer with as Blue Squares of Loss of life," he claims, noting the issue went away with Home windows seven but sadly resurfaced with Home windows eight.
"When a person picks up a Windows Cellphone or even a Home windows 8 unit at retail he or she is presented with a display full of blue or purple squares labeled Folks, Maps, Music, Game titles etc. Strike anybody of these squares and practically nothing is observed. Typically, the unit will not be even connected. This can be the equivalent of likely right into a supercar showroom with $100,000 as part of your again pocket and not currently being capable to obtain a test push," opined Windsor.
"Furthermore, Microsoft features a reliable encounter from console / Television through Computer, pill and phablet all of the method to the cellphone. These units are in no way displayed collectively and therefore prospective purchasers never comprehend this is undoubtedly an ecosystem for every machine. How on this planet Microsoft expects user to purchase Home windows Phones and Windows 8, when it does not display them what it really is effective at and how wide its scope is, is often a secret."
"As for [Original Devices Manufacturers], the very best issue they can do is arrive up with equipment that happen to be impressive, affordable, and that present new persuasive encounters inside the Windows 8 ecosystem. You'll be able to see this together with the rise of convertibles, ultrabooks, plus the impending start of processors like Intel's Haswell, which purports to significantly increase the battery lifetime of personal computers," Haynes included. "If they don't, the OEMs will discover more and more folks actively searching for to abandon Home windows 8 and starting off the move towards pill computing rather of laptops and desktops.
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