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Independent developer Studio Wildcard today announced ARK: Survival Evolved, an open-world dinosaur survival game where players fight for every breath amongst the most ferocious creatures to ever walk the earth. In development for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac, and Linux, ARK: Survival Evolved will launch on Steam’s Early Access program June 2, 2015.

Powered by Unreal Engine 4, ARK: Survival Evolved takes on the survival genre with a unique take. Players awake naked and starving on the beach of a mysterious island, ARK. Here, they must then hunt, harvest, craft, research technology, and build shelters to protect against scorching days, freezing nights, volatile weather systems, dangerous wildlife, and potential dangerous enemies.

Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame and ride the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground. Build your character’s strengths and gain items, skills, and pet creatures and start a tribe with hundreds of other players to survive and dominate competing tribes and ultimately discover the ARK’s true purpose.

Tame one of 60 dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts, including gargantuan creatures on a scale never before seen in video games! Fly a Pterodactyl squadron over the snow-capped mountains, race through the deep jungle with your pack of trained Raptors, tromp through a fortified enemy base along a convoy of gigantic Brontosaurus, or chase down prey on the back of a raging T-Rex.

Players will quickly learn that dinosaurs aren’t the only dangerous creatures on the island. Other players are organizing rebel tribes to accumulate resources, experience, re-spawn points, and to construct sprawling villages and cities, with technology spanning the primitive stone-age to the modern electric-powered era and beyond. And they will fight to destroy anything they see as a threat.

ARK: Survival Evolved will launch in early 2016 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program andSteam Early Access (June 2, 2015), including Oculus Rift VR support and a thorough integration of Steam community features such as Steam Economy and Steam Workshop for custom maps and mods. The world of ARK is designed to be player-oriented and ever-expanding!

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Review Samsung SmartCam SNH-P6410BN - Holidays have arrived, many residents of the capital are doing moment forth in this Eid to meet relatives outside the area. This moment certainly left a security hole for goods left in their homes.

Review Samsung SmartCam SNH-P6410BN

 

But todays technology has been familiar with CCTV systems to monitor the activities in a certain space. The disadvantage is, we are not able to access in real-time from a distance. But by using the Samsung SmartCam, users can access the camera remotely to monitor a particular room that can immediately take action if something happens.

Samsung SmartCam is a smart camera device designed exactly as CCTV, but with better features. SmartCam can detect movement that occurs then immediately provide notification directly to your smartphone or desktop users.

Samsung SmartCam comes in three models, namely: SNH-1011N, SNH-1010N, and most recently the SNH-P6410BN or SmartCam HD Pro.

Samsung brings "Simple, Smart, Secure" as their tagline smart camera products this time. Not surprisingly, this simple packaging SmartCam only bring one camera, one adapter, and a LAN cable. SmartCam installation itself only takes less than two minutes. In addition, Samsung offers bolts and brackets to help users who want to put a camera on the wall of their homes.


For installation, users can access their site here using a web browser and then click Start to create an account and set up the camera. Previously, users are required to install special plugins are already available, Samsung will help to inform this step.

Next follow the installation by filling out the form with valid data, because later it takes the login password to access the camera. As for the access to the mobile device, users can download their own apps SmartCam for Android or IOS.

SmartCam HD Pro has a simple form with a futuristic look sharp lens that is capable of taking pictures with a maximum of 1080 pixels in each 30 frames per second. At the bottom, there is a microSD slot that can accommodate up to 64GB of data.

Users can also perform interactive conversations by utilizing a two-way audio communication with built-in mic and speaker. Night vision has also been pinned to allow users to see in the dark.

This camera has a Linux operating system, but Samsung does not include any drivers CD. Due to access the camera via the desktop, the user can simply access the site. SmartCam HD Pro can be set by using a LAN cable to the router or WiFi as well.


Despite the very easy installation and use, SmartCam require a stable internet connection and continuously.

But unfortunately if the user wants to travel far, the only way is to use a laptop and then access them through a web browser SmartCam. It makes the user must go through the Samsung website to access their camera, and Samsung have full access to their streaming video all the time.

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The design and performance make the MacBook Air a standout product among the latest crop of ultrabooks. You can run any applications youll need for business use, including Microsoft Office, and the trackpad and Mac OS X make the Air a pleasure to use.

Pros:

Lightweight, slimline design, great battery life, affordable price tag

Cons:

Waiting for Mavericks, no Retina display

Overall Rating:

Price: £949 for 128GB or £1,129 for 256GB
Manufacturer: Apple

Specifications:
Model: MacBook Air 13in (2013 model)
Processor: Intel Core i5 1.3GHz, configurable to 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
RAM: 4GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 memory
Storage: 128GB or 256GB
Display: 13.3in 1440x900 LED-backlit widescreen
Connectivity: 802.11ac WiFi, 802.11a/b/g/n compatible, Bluetooth 4.0
Ports: 2x USB 3 ports, Thunderbolt port, MagSafe 2 power port, SDXC card slot, dual microphones, headphone jack
Weight: 1.35kg
Dimensions: 325x227x17mm
Battery: Integral 54Whr lithium polymer battery

Review : 
 The original MacBook Air established itself as the benchmark for thin and light laptops, and with its upgrade to Intel Core chips in 2011, it got the performance boost to match its sleek design and build.

The latest 13in model launched by Apple in June is pretty much the same on the outside as the 2011 edition, aside from the addition of dual microphones on the left-hand side. Meanwhile, OS X Lion has been updated to Mountain Lion – youll have to wait until the autumn to get hold of a MacBook Air running the latest Mavericks version – but Apple has made some tweaks to the battery to get more juice out of the machine.

Weve been trying out the Core i5 1.3GHz 13in version with 4GB of RAM to see if Apples battery promises live up to expectation, helped on by the inclusion of a processor from Intels latest Haswell processor architecture rather than the previous Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge versions.

Build and design
The 13in MacBook Air doesnt quite meet its 11in little siblings feather-light credentials, but its still one of the thinnest and lightest laptops around, partly thanks to its inclusion of flash storage.


It measures in at 325x227x17mm and weighs only 1.35kg, adding just under 300g compared with the 11in 1.08kg model, and expanding by just 25mm in width and 33mm in depth. Even with the rise of ultrabooks since Apple first released this hardware a few years ago, PC manufacturers have struggled to drive down weight and size, while retaining decent performance and battery life at a reasonable cost.

Even though the 13in MacBook Air is stick-thin and lightweight, build quality is superb and extremely sturdy, while the unibody design gives the laptop a sleek, high-end look. Apple has included a 79-key island backlit keyboard that is well proportioned into this 13in model, with 12 function keys and four arrow keys laid out in a user-friendly format. The keys have a short travel distance, meaning only a light touch is needed when typing.

Another key area where the MacBook Air surpasses the majority of its Windows-based counterparts is the trackpad. The trackpad itself is huge, and more than adequate to carry out swiping and pitching gestures comfortably, making it a breeze to scroll up, down and around the screen. But be warned – once youve got used to the trackpad, youll find it difficult to downgrade back to a normal mouse experience.


Its easy to tailor the trackpad to work in the way you want it, with options for one, two and three finger clicks, right clicking, as well as dragging up or down the trackpad. The only real downside weve found is that the trackpad can get glitchy – for example with the right-click functionality – once youve had your MacBook Air for a couple of years or more.

Display
The first downside to get out the way is that, sadly, Apple hasnt added a Retina display to the MacBook Air. Retina screens offer a resolution up to 2880x1800 on the 15in MacBook Pro models, delivering more screen real estate with amazing colour and definition. However, adding Retina would have likely added cost to the MacBook Air, and decreased battery life.



The 13in non-Retina screen on the MacBook Air isnt a downgrade compared with other laptops, though. It has an LED backlight and comes with a maximum resolution of 1440x900, compared with the 1366x768 maximum on the 11in. You can also easily change the resolution to a range of preset options depending on your needs: 1280x800, 1152x720 and 1024x640 at 16:10 aspect ratio, or 1024x768 and 800x600 pixels at a 4:3 aspect ratio.

The display offers sharp colours and brightness, and isnt very reflective compared with many laptop models we have seen, so you wont get screen glare apart from in bright sunlight. The display is high quality for watching video or viewing images. The ambient sensor is also a great touch as it automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen and lighting of the keyboard, meaning you can use the MacBook Air in a dark room and still easily see all the keys and screen.

Ports
Anyone needing a laptop with lots of native connectivity should look elsewhere. The paper-thin chassis simply doesnt allow for a wide variety of ports.


On the left-hand side of the 13in MacBook Air, youll find the power connector, a USB port, headphone socket and dual microphones. Audio quality is decent on the MacBook Air, although if youre planning on using the speakers regularly to watch films or TV, or for webconferencing, youll either want to invest in a comfortable pair of headphones or buy some extra speakers, as the maximum volume isnt very loud.

On the right, Apple has added a second USB port, a single Thunderbolt connector and an SDXC card slot, something not offered on the 11in model.


The MacBook Air has been designed for portability, so its necessary to chop features like optical drives and even an Ethernet port. However, for those not happy relying on WiFi connectivity, you can purchase an Ethernet adaptor to plug into the USB port for £25, an accesory weve found handy over our years using the MacBook Air.

The inclusion of the Thunderbolt port goes some way towards mitigating the lack of others. Not only does the port provide transfer speeds that are up to 20 times faster than traditional USB, it also allows the Air to connect with VGA, HDMI, mini Display Port and DVI devices, via adapters.
Unfortunately, only a power cable is provided in the box, with everything else needing to be purchased as an optional extra. A standard Thunderbolt cable costs £39 and a VGA adapter will set you back another £25.

Storage
While the 11in MacBook Air received a storage upgrade with the latest batch of releases – the entry-level jumped from 64GB up to 128GB of storage for the same £849 price tag and a 256GB version appeared for £1,029 – the 13in models were missed off the upgrade list, coming in the same 128GB and 256GB formats. But the good news is that the price tags have dropped, so the 128GB model is now available for £949, down from £999 for last years model, while the 256GB model is now priced at £1,129, down from the 2012 price of £1,249.
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 may well be the best-looking Android tablet in the market right now. And Id say it possesses the best customised Android Honeycomb interface thanks to Touchwiz UX.

I was fortunate to get a review unit within a week of its launch in Singapore and so Im here to give my review on this attractive device.

Package
The Tab includes, besides the usual charger, a pair of earphones, one of the few tablet makers to package in the box. The USB cable doubles up as charging cable, its length is rather short.

The tablet in the box is protected with separate pieces of plastic front and back. The plastic is so tightly stuck to the glossy back surface that I am happy to leave it on as a protection against the white scratchable surface.

Size
The Tab is the slimmest tablet for its screen size, a hairline thinner than iPad 2. It has a slightly bigger surface area than Motorola Xoom.

Comparing thickness between Galaxy Tab 10.1 and iPad 1.

The back is flat, not curved like iPad 1 or Asus Transformer, and that makes the Tab extremely slim and easy to slip in your bag.

Design and Specs
Running on dual core 1GHz Tegra 2 processor, the Tab has 3 hardware buttons located at the top left. The volume rocker direction is uniquely swapped: press the left to reduce volume, press the right to increase. This is in alignment with the on-screen volume indicator, but if you use the Tab in the portrait orientation, you would need to press down to increase volume.

The speakers are located at the upper area of the tablet, so you wont block the speakers when holding the Tab naturally. The glass surface is less reflective, which makes viewing more comfortable. The surface also feels smooth to the fingers when swiping, and finger prints are easily wiped off. Audio quality is pleasantly balanced for long periods of listening. 

Built quality
The exterior is entirely made of plastic which is easily dented. I have already dinged the volume buttons and I have no idea how I got the scars. It was certainly not due to drop as it looks more like scratches. See picture below to be the judge (click to enlarge).

Touchwiz UX Skinned Interface
The Tab has, in my opinion, the best Honeycomb interface customised. If you are familiar with the Galaxy S phone interface, then you will feel right at home with the Tab. All the menu icons are splashed in full colour, and the font sizes are made bigger to ease viewing. The slide-out notification pane has the usual short-cut icons allowing you to manage your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Sounds, Flight Mode, etc. Stock apps like File Manager, Music Player are all customised with multiple columns to improve usability. The Tab even has the familiar vibration feedback as you type or when receiving incoming notifications. Samsung has its TFT LCD screen colours heavily boosted to make images look more vibrant without appearing unreal (until you do a visual comparison with the competitors).

The other customisation to the OS is the MiniApps. Select the up-arrow icon in the middle of the status bar and a row of apps slide out - Task Manager, Calendar, World Clock, Pen Memo, Calculator and Music Player. Click on any of the apps and it will appear as a floating window on top of your existing screens. You can use the floating app and navigate the main screen at any time, and the floating app will remain on top at all times. You can choose to "maximise" the app, and in doing so the MiniApp will close and the actual full-screen app will be loaded. This MiniApp implementation is Samsungs solution to multiple-window multi-tasking. For now, the list of MiniApps are not customisable.

Besides the standard Honeycomb soft-icons to the left side of the status bar, the Tab has a fourth "Screen Capture" button for ease of snapping the screen contents. The button can capture almost every screen on the Tab (even the camera preview), except when the MiniApp dock appears which hides all other status bar information.

Unfortunately, all the wonderful customisations have put a toll on the Tab. It is noticeably more laggy in between finger swipes and icon selections, so this would certainly put a dent on user expectations.

Camera
Ironically, with all the greatness of the interface, the 3mp rear and 2mp front camera quality are not to be taken seriously. It is a pity considering the camera app has many shooting modes and custom settings like metering mode, focus mode, white balance and exposure compensation.

3mp camera with LED.

Video Playback
Just like all the other Tegra2 Android tablets I have tested, the Tab fails to play my reference MP4 and MKV video files smoothly, even when using third-party software-decoding video apps. The playability is a far cry from Galaxy S2, and even my single-core Galaxy S plays the same files without missing a beat.

Battery Utilisation
Battery performance on 3G network is quite good. When I turn on auto-sync for Gmail and corporate mail, sets Tweetdeck to refresh feeds every 10 minutes, and check on the Tab regularly throughout the day for mails and social network feeds, the Tab uses up just 50% in 16 hours.

Expandability
The Tab does not come with generic connectivity ports like HDMI, memory card slots, or USB. However, there are official adapters that allows you to do all the above.


Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is light, thin, delivers striking colour display, has good battery life, is easy to operate with customised interface and apps, and 3G-enabled for data access anywhere. Almost perfect... just marred by laggy interface, uninspiring camera quality, and underwhelming video performance. Still, dont let it stop you from owning the best-looking most user-friendly Android interface in the market.

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TechRadar rating

3/5

For

• Nice design
• Good battery life
• Decent price

Against

• Very laggy
• Poor camera
• Awful keyboard

Specifications :

 

Brand Name

Sony Mobile

Battery Talk Time

7.30 Hour

Screen Size

10.2 cm (4")

Screen Resolution

480 x 854

Weight (Approximate)

124.0 g

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Can the Sony Ericsson inspired J jump in and make a splash?

The Sony Xperia J is the smaller and cheaper brother to James Bonds Xperia T, but dont expect to find this handset mingling with scantily clad women - the Xperia J is far more reserved, less flamboyant, happier to stay out of the limelight and just get on with life without frenzied car chases through the French Riviera.

Theres a less flamboyant price as well, with the Sony Xperia J setting you back a manageable £170(around $275/AU$265) SIM-free, or you can have it for free on contracts starting at as little as £10.50 per month on a two year deal.

With that price the Xperia J is left fighting against the Orange San Diego, HTC Desire C, BlackBerry Curve 9320 and the slightly cheaper Sony Xperia Miro.
Looks wise the Sony Xperia J is very similar to the Xperia T, with both handsets taking design cues from the popular Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and Xperia Arc S.

The iconic arched back of the Xperia J is the strongest nod to the past Sony Ericsson handsets, and provides a unique design which we found pleasing to the eye.
This also means that the Sony Xperia J sits nicely in the palm, and at 124g we reckon its pretty spot on in terms of weight, with a perfect balance in the hand and its slender 124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm chassis is certainly not overbearing.

Its a sturdy handset, with a good build quality, and while the rear plastic case is a little on the thin side, its easy enough to remove, unlike the one found on the Nokia Lumia 820.
On the front youre greeted by a 4-inch display which is relatively bright, but at 480x854 isnt too sharp, especially when you consider the San Diego has a 600x1024 offering.

Thats not to say its a poor screen and its now been updated to Android 4.1, which brings battery savings, a new quick settings bar and Sony Select, a (boring) recommender of apps and games - stay tuned for our updated review. With a single-core 1GHz processor and 512MB running the show it manages to really work well too - for the most part.

Below the display is a bezel housing back, home and menu keys, with Sony not opting for on-screen controls, nor replacing the menu button with the multi-tasking function Google recommends.

Theres also a front facing, VGA camera above the display while on the left theres a microUSB port for charging and connecting the Xperia J to a computer.
Its not a location were fond of, as a charging port at the base of a handset makes it much easier to use when plugged in.

On the right theres a power/lock key at the top, with a volume rocker switch below. We found the power/lock key too small and difficult to press, making it a chore to do the simple task of locking the Xperia J, or waking the screen.

Up top theres just a centralised 3.5mm jack, which according to Nokia and its Lumia 920 makes it easier to slip a phone into your pocket when headphones are plugged in.

Round the back of the Xperia J, the curved rear cover sports a slightly rubberised finish, and while its not quite as grippy as the Desire C, we didnt feel like we were prone to dropping the handset.
You get a 5MP rear camera flanked by a single LED flash in the top left corner, while at the base theres a speaker grill.

Hit the power/lock key and a ambient light will radiate out from the silver strip of bezel on the base of the Xperia J – these lighting touches are popular with Sony (and previously Sony Ericsson), and we can trace them all the way back to the w850i with its pulsating orange menu button.
The Sony Xperia J is an attractive, solid and well appointed handset set at a reasonable price which is sure to tempt some.

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NCAA Football 14 is still enjoyable on the field, but conjures a strong "been there, done that" feeling.

The Good

• Enjoyable head-to-head competition  
• Well-implemented tutorial.

The Bad

• Unnecessary experience system  
• Recruiting process lacks personality  
• Few significant changes since last season.

Fans of amateur athletics huddle in front of their television sets every Saturday, cheering mightily for something unexpected to happen. Notre Dame, Oregon, Boise State, and countless other paper tigers have flirted with destiny, only to fail before reaching hallowed ground. No matter how hard you root, no matter how promising a freshman class may seem, the results are always the same: the best team in the nation is from the Southeastern Conference. Sadly, the NCAA Football franchise has fallen into the same rhythm as its real-life counterpart. There are no more surprises in store, nothing to make you take notice. Instead, NCAA Football 14 is the same old game youve been playing for years.

Cameron Washington better change his tune about BC if he knows whats good for him.

The on-field action should be very familiar for those who have played recent entries in the franchise. Receivers still have a better chance of getting open if they run across the field rather than take off on a deep route, linemen still mush together at the point of attack, and cornerbacks are cursed with brick hands. Still, slight tweaks to the physics system mean that hits carry the weight you would expect from 300-pound athletes, and the option offense has finer control than before. Reading the defensive ends movement as your quarterback runs laterally works well, and its satisfying to pitch the ball to your fullback just before you get laid out. When youre immersed in a high-stakes game, its easy to forget that youve seen this all before and enjoy the violent chess match thats unfolding.
Off the field, NCAA Football 14 has followed the trend that is seemingly creeping into every game genre. The game has role-playing elements. Your coach now earns experience points for your accomplishments. Registering a sack or forcing a turnover fills up a progress bar, and once you reach a new level, you unlock special powers on a skill tree. So no longer do you have to be content with merely adding points to the scoreboard when you get into the end zone; you earn progress in the expansive metagame as well. Although this new addition does reward you for playing well, it feels like a desperate attempt to add something novel to a tired franchise. The skills system is added busywork that urges you to spend more time navigating menus than delivering wicked hits on the field.

Do you struggle calling audibles? Well, nows your chance to fix your failing.

Recruiting has also seen a revamp, although instead of adding something new, it takes away what was previously there. The minutiae that defined the recruiting process have been completely stripped away. No longer do you decide how much time you want to spend with each recruit, delegating assistant coaches to seek out lower-priority candidates while you, as the head coach, meet with only five-star prospects. Instead, theres just a pool of points that you dole out. Gone too is the interviewing minigame. Before, you would learn the priorities of each high school star and try to appeal to his particular ambitions. This system had a number of flaws, but it was still fun to learn who each player was on a personal level. Now, players are just raw stats, and its not as engaging to build a dynasty without that human element.
NCAA Football 14 does make a strong attempt at introducing the complexities of the college game to those who are not intimately familiar with it. Nike Skills Trainer walks you through the major scenarios you face during a game, and the time spent on the practice field pays off once you take to the field on game day. Learning how to use your blockers or when to throw a fade versus a bullet is important knowledge, as is coming to grips with the sometimes overbearing audible system. Considering how complicated the core action has become, Nike Skills Trainer is a solid addition that provides a much smoother learning curve than previous games in the series.
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TechRadar rating

4.5/5

For

• Incredible touchscreen
• Thin
• Light
• Great battery life
• Powerful

Against

• Relatively expensive
• Resolution tricky in desktop mode
• Bloatware

A Retina-beating display, new Haswell processor and cutting-edge design. Is this the ultimate Ultrabook?

Samsung was one of the very first PC manufacturers to jump on the Ultrabook bandwagon. Its done a fine job of representing Intels baby ever since, with some stunning offerings, including the Series 5 Ultra Touch and, more recently, the top of the range Series 9 NP900X3D.

Samsung certainly knows its stuff when it comes to Ultrabooks, but the goal posts are always moving. So what new trick can it pull out of its sleeve for late 2013?

Its high-res for sure, but is it too much?

Well, its new Ultrabook: the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus, might keep the company ahead of the game for a while, at least if its on-paper abilities are anything to go by.

Its a wonderful-looking unit. Its thin and carefully crafted, with just a slither of the all-aluminium chassis peaking through the dark outer casing. But its plain black exterior might lend some clues as to its intent: this is an Ultrabook focused as much on the business user as regular Joe on the high street.

Its main competitors in the working arena are undoubtedly the Macbook Air, Dells Latitude 6430 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch.
But unlike those Windows Ultrabooks, the Ativ features the new fourth-generation Haswell processor from the Intel stable, as does the 2013 Macbook Air, which makes it the closest competitor in terms of performance, even though the Air is a consumer device first and foremost.

With Haswell architecture comes various improvements in mobility (outlined here), with an ability to better manage the power it uses than previous generations of Intel chips.

The key gains are proposed longer battery life, lower heat output and better graphics performance. From a business users point of view, battery life is the biggest concern, but portability is also important.

Its looking good - Samsung promises 11 hours of usage and the Ativ is also incredibly thin, being just 13.6mm at its thickest point. Youll really be impressed when you lift the lid, and theres no flex either - it really is a solid unit.

At 1.39kg, its not the worlds lightest Ultrabook (that accolade goes to the Sony Vaio Pro 13, at just over 1kg). But its comparable to the current Macbook Air, which comes in at 1.35kg, and it feels plenty light enough to carry in one hand.

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