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The Game Awards Set to Stream Live on YouTube
The Game Awards will be taking streaming live across multiple platforms and devices on December 1, 2016 starting at 8:30 p.m. EST. The Microsoft Theater recently hosted the American Music Awards, and tomorrow night they will open their doors to diehard gamers. This award show will be live on multiple platforms including: Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Steam and many other services, including live in VR with Next VR, live in China with Tencent, and highlight on Snapchat. The gaming event is crossing over with a set from the raw hiphop heavyweights known as Run the
Facebook Express Wi-fi Arrives in Underdeveloped Areas in India
India is working with Facebook to provide underdeveloped areas with access to the Internet. In early 2016, Facebook attempted to work out a partnership with India, but hit roadblocks with their crafty algorithms. Mashable reported: 'In January, India’s telecoms regulator rejected Facebook’s Free Basics program after more than a million people registered complaints abut the plan, which would have given free access to specific websites chosen by Facebook.' After digging into Free Basics by Facebook developers, I was able to find out that companies and individuals have to request to be apart of this new service. It also let
SXSW 2017 Gaming, Music, Film and Technology
SXSW 2017 is gearing up for another big year with live discussion from industry leaders, breakthrough international music, and interactive events to engage with in the heart of Austin, Texas. Listen in to an hour long preview from the second round of musical announcements with SXSWfm. JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIxMjAlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5taXhjbG91ZC5jb20lMkZ3aWRnZXQlMkZpZnJhbWUlMkYlM0ZmZWVkJTNEaHR0cHMlMjUzQSUyNTJGJTI1MkZ3d3cubWl4Y2xvdWQuY29tJTI1MkZTWFNXZm0lMjUyRnN4c3ctMjAxNy1hcnRpc3QtYW5ub3VuY2VtZW50LTExLTE1LTE2JTI1MkYlMjZoaWRlX2NvdmVyJTNEMSUyNmxpZ2h0JTNEMSUyMiUyMGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyJTNEJTIyMCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ== New companies, entrepreneurs and startups will be also looking to make their mark at SXSW this year. Take a look over a quick guide to the SXSW schedule. On Thursday, March 9 guests can register with the festival. March 10 is opening day at SXSW. Guests with a platinum badge can experience
A Quick Guide to Inexpensive Gift Giving on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday has become another day within the holiday season. Today is known for large retailers marking down products for online shopping. Gift giving during the holidays is a tradition in many cultures. In comparison to buying a product, or service for a loved one this year, try using some creative energy to put together a gift. Over the years, I've given and received a lot of gifts. Some of the gifts that stand out is a used book from a friend that has passed away, a coupon for a pair of glasses, and the time that friends and
AWS re:Invent 2016 Showcases New Technology in Las Vegas
re:Invent 2016 is an interactive conference with a strong focus on technology. This year the event will take place in downtown Las Vegas from November 28 to December 2. Each year re:Invent provides a space for industry leaders in computer science to help educate and inform attendees on the latest trends in technology. This year marks Amazon Web Services' fifth annual global customer and partner conference. In addition, re:Invent offers certifications in Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, Big Data, Security and many more skills. The event provides guests with the opportunity for in-person bootcamps with in-depth knowledge and training from AWS experts. 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
HTC Vive and SteamVR Creates Immersive Virtual Reality
HTC Vive is currently offering one of the most high-end virtual reality experiences with their immersive full room scaling option that puts gamers into the gameplay. “Working with Autodesk will harness the power and unlimited opportunity of Vive and Viveport, and introduce immersive, room-scale virtual reality to more designers.” - Rikard Steiber, president at Viveport The video below showcases how the interactive experience works. https://youtu.be/qYfNzhLXYGc On Cyber Monday, HTC Vive is taking $100 off the VIVE VR system. Consumers that order now get free shipping. As a Mac user, I quickly found out that HTC Vive is currently only compatible
Hour of Code Adds Interactive eLearning with Moana: Wayfinding with Code
Hour of Code has added an interactive coding program for younger people to learn to code with Moana, from the latest 3D computer-animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. https://youtu.be/AoMdehOFP5k The coding program works as a tutorial for people just learning how to code. Hour of Code also provides a Minecraft tutorial for a different mindset of learner. Computer science continues to be a growing field that requires a large amount of learning and acquiring information on different coding languages. These tutorials work well as an introduction to how coding works. In addition to the Minecraft and Moana tutorials,
Solar Power Running the Island of Ta’u in American Samoa
Tesla Motors and SolarCity has invested 5,300+ solar panels and 60 Tesla Powerpacks on the South Pacific Island known as Ta’u. The island of Ta’u has a population of a little over 55,000 people. The island is now being ran on 100% renewable energy. The power is transferred from the solar panels to Tesla Powerpacks where they can store up to 6 Megawatt hours of storage. With the Powerpacks ability to store energy, the island can go three days without sun, and still have enough power in the reserves to fuel the demand from the community. Fortune recently covered Telsa's progression in renewable energy
Virtual Reality Basketball Arrives with NBA 2KVR Experience on Multiple Platforms
Sony Playstation released today NBA 2KVR Experience with interactive graphics and controls that puts the user in the shoes of a professional basketball player. With a price point at 14.99 the game does have limited capabilities, but does an excellent job of introducing people to live action virtual reality on multiple devices. Players will need to have the Playstation VR headset and camera to experience NBA 2KVR. 1-4 players can play against each other in a series of competitive matches and games. Sony Playstation and Business Wire noted: “NBA 2KVR will give fans even more access to our franchise and test
Champions of Fire Invitational is a New Esports Tournament Hosted by Amazon
Champions of Fire Invitational and Amazon has announced the date for their inaugural Esports event. The one-day event will be held December 2 from 2 - 9 p.m. PT at Paris Las Vegas. Amazon is partnering with CBS and Twitch to produce a live broadcast featuring sixteen of the worlds top gamers and celebrities converging in Las Vegas to compete for $100,000 in prizes. Amazon and Business Wire shared insight on the competition: "Competitive video gaming has seen huge growth, and we see tremendous customer value in expanding the tournament experience to include the casual mobile games played by millions of
The Game Awards will be taking streaming live across multiple platforms
India is working with Facebook to provide underdeveloped areas with access
SXSW 2017 is gearing up for another big year with live
Cyber Monday has become another day within the holiday season. Today
re:Invent 2016 is an interactive conference with a strong focus on
HTC Vive is currently offering one of the most high-end virtual
Hour of Code has added an interactive coding program for younger
Tesla Motors and SolarCity has invested 5,300+ solar panels and 60 Tesla Powerpacks
Sony Playstation released today NBA 2KVR Experience with interactive graphics and
Champions of Fire Invitational and Amazon has announced the date for their