The Weekly: 05 May 2013
Highlights
Game's new Main Character: a Badger, Microsoft's Advertisement Dissing the iPad, Why Google Wants Waze, Mine of Steel Trailer, 500 Durians in Malaysia, Windows 8.1, Mercedes and QR Codes, New 16GB iPod Touch and More Stock Androids
New Game, Play as a Badger.
You're not reading it wrong. This game will let you play as a mommy badger and it's called Shelter. Seriously, a game on being a badger? How weird is this world? But keep calm, and read on. Here's the video:
Mashable writer Matt Silverman said my reaction when watching this video would be " What the F..... oh. Oh that's kinda cool!" Yes that was exactly my reaction, and I think yours is the same no?
Microsoft Hits Apple
So they just launched this new advertisement comparing Windows 8 to the iPad. Here's the video:
It's funny because this was the first song I learned to play with the piano a million years ago, and the advertisement kind of makes sense. But it somehow doesn't get me wanting a Windows 8 tablet. Maybe it will convince you.
Many feel Google is trying to keep this awesomeness off competitors. Makes sense to me, since they already have almost everything they need to start a Waze.
Man of Steel, Minecrafted
First we had Into the Darkness Lego-ed out, now it's an awesome Minecraft version of Man of Steel. Check it out:
500 Durians will be the Malaysian-based version of 500 Startups, as other countries have their own. US$10M have been raised to focus on building startups here in Malaysia. Why Khailee Ng you ask? Because he founded GroupsMore.com which was then sold to Groupon's Joel Neoh, and Says.com which later merged with Catcha Media Berhad.
I say he's fit to handle the US$10M, don't you agree?
I think this is beyond stupid. Not Windows, but all those users ranting about Windows 8 not having the Start Button. Seriously if you'd complain about it's lack of efficiency, which I hear some did, then it makes sense. But one lousy button can make you hate it so much? They're the reason most laptops in the market today come with touch screen. Wrap your heads around that.
Mercedes Uses QR Codes Responsibly
They're now attaching QR in their cars to provide information to car crash rescuers. The code will unlock car schematics and teach rescuers how to rip out cars while avoiding triggering air-bags and other sensitive mechanics. Not bad.
Apple's 5th Gen iPods Now Available in 16GB
Without rear-facing cameras. Who's complaining? I am. It's too small! Give us the 32GB without a rear-facing camera, please.
Stock Android Invading Flagship Devices
First the Samsung S4, then the HTC One. Soon they will be seen in Motorolas and Sony Xperias. My opinion? With the ability to root and flash custom ROMs into Android devices, who cares if they come TouchWiz, Sense or Vanilla.
They're now attaching QR in their cars to provide information to car crash rescuers. The code will unlock car schematics and teach rescuers how to rip out cars while avoiding triggering air-bags and other sensitive mechanics. Not bad.
Without rear-facing cameras. Who's complaining? I am. It's too small! Give us the 32GB without a rear-facing camera, please.
First the Samsung S4, then the HTC One. Soon they will be seen in Motorolas and Sony Xperias. My opinion? With the ability to root and flash custom ROMs into Android devices, who cares if they come TouchWiz, Sense or Vanilla.
