Battlefield 3

Battlefield 3
Bill Tummler
Period Five
November 21, 2011

Battlefield 3 has to be one of the best games that have ever been made, but it was not the most anticipated. Modern Warfare 3 which is the compition in the gaming market sold over 60 million copies in one day. Most people will always be Call of Duty fans but most people would think that MW3 looks just like Modern Warfare 2 which was the video game before MW3. BF3 has taken the video game market to the next level with destructible buildings, jets, helicopters, and also ground vehicles.

The think that I seem to like better in BF3 then in MW3 is that MW3 has looked the same since 2006 and is still selling more than BF3, but the graphics on BF3 are a lot better than MW3. They also look more realistic and more lifelike then other video games that are on the market. I think that this game and others to come will end up taking over Call of Duty.

http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/03/battlefield-3-review/

So what my questions is what is next for gaming?

new technology

Noah Bromen

This is the new Asus Padfone that is expecting to come out in February. It is made up of a 4 inch Android phone and a 10 inch tablet dock which the phone is inserted into. There is a quad core processor inside the device and it runs with the Android 2.3. It will be compatible with the android 4.0 when it comes out next year.  

                       http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/asus-padfone-to-come-with-quad-core-qualcom-snapdragon-processor-21-11-2011/#more-97979

How much will this cost?

Gametel brings gamepad action to Android and iDevices

I think having this new device would be really great because it would be easier to play emulator on it without having to press a bunch of button and most phone emulators don’t support multi-touch. Also, you can plug this up on the tv and play on a larger screen. It also part of the phone so you can text and get back playing the game. And also I believe there are games in the app stores that support the controller, so I believe this controller will every useful.

The XBOX 720 will be a new technology for video who like games because they have motion detectors and is more entertaining than other consoles

HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK IS GOING TO BE THIS XBOX?

http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/xbox-720-every-rumour-about-the-new-xbox-937167

Lightest Material

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A group of researchers from HRL, CalTech, and UC Irvine. Created the worlds lightest material, 100 times lighter than Styrofoam! The material is a micro-lattice structure, With onlw 0.01 percent of the material solid. It consists of hollow tubing that are only 100 nanometers thick. It has a density of 0.9 mg/cc, lighter than aerogels, which are only 1.1 mg/cc.

It's also surprisingly strong and very shock-absorbent, due to all the air. It can be compressed by 50 percent and recover its shape. Highly unusual for a material that is metallic. It was actually inspired by architectural structures. The team looked at the Golden Gate Bridge and the Eiffel Tower to see how they are so light and yet so strong.

What do you think this material could be used for?

http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-11/worlds-lightest-material-9999-percent-air

Aerovironment Nano Hummingbird UAV

A new technology emerging is essentially a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle but in Hummingbird form. Unlike Normal spy planes, This one has tiny paper wings used to control flight that beat 20-40 times per second. It also has a lightweight camera and microphone built inside. This kind of flying will allow the Hummingbird to maneuver in an out of small places like windows and other openings. The maneuverability of the Hummingbird is a huge advantage to the U.S. armed forces. It will be essential on missions where you need a camera and microphone in buildings and other inaccesible places.

Do you think UAV's will get any smaller in the future?

3DS, Bad for you?

3DS, Bad for you?
Millions play 3ds. But could it hurt your eyes? Children under 6 should not play 3d mode and adults shiouldnt play for more then 30 minutes. This could strain your eyes. If that goes on for a while, it could leave you permanently blind.What other technology, one that is good for you, or can Nintendo fix this fatal flaw?

gas station in space

by the year 2020 the moon could be the first gas station in space. if it is built then spaceships ccould carry heavier loads into space because 90% of of the weight wouldn't be the fuel. the way this would work would be that they could convert the ice on the moon to liquid hydrogen and oxygen fuel that can be used to refuel the space ship and allow them to travel farther than before.how far do you think we could travel into space with the gas station in space.


original article:http://www.gizmag.com/gas-stations-in-space/20557/

FPS War Graphically

Battlefield 3 took the world by storm with its impressive and most realistic Frostbite 2 engine. Modern Warfare 3 refreshed its old ways with the Modern Warfare 2 engine from 2009. An estimated 14.7 million people are playing one of these games. However about 35% of users cannot tell the difference between the games, graphically and physically. Recently there have been ads comparing Battlefield 3 to real life. It's difficult to tell the difference between it all. MW3 has the distinct graphics of 2009. An old burden renewed to bring back a repetive game. So which one are you playing?

The Best Concept Car Ever Made

By: Daniel Kroeger


Have you ever wondered if a concept car would ever have a slick look instead of a crappy box car look? Well i have and i found this brand new, amazing concept car. The car is a BRZ concept by subaru. It has a 2.0 liter boxer engine, which is what helps it get good gas mileage even looking slick. It has the latest brakes, along with 18 inch wheels, also only holding 2 people. Here's a picture of the new car.


If we can make a fuel efficient car look this nice now, how do you think the cars of the future will look?

Worlds Lightest Material,99.99 percent air

Reaserchers from HRL, Cal tech and UC irvine have made the worlds new largest material. It is 100 times lighter than styrofoam. It is even lighter than areogel. IT is a micro-lattic structure with 0.01 percent of the material solid. consisting of hollow tubes that are only a 100 nanometers thick. It has a density of 0.9mg/cc. this is lighter than the lightests of areogels which are rated the lightest at 1.1mg/cc. This material is also very strong and shock-absorbent it absorbs about 50%. The material was inspired by structures like the golden gate bridge and the Eiffel tower. The project was undertaken by DARPA. They say this material can probably by used for battery electrodes, energy damping and insulation. What do you think this new technology can lead to?
origonal article http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-11/worlds-lightest-material-9999-percent-air

Breakthrough metal is barely heavier than air

Researchers at a lab in California have created a new type of metal, that is almost as light as air.

This metal could be used to make new cars or airplanes, it would save a lot of fuel. It's a strong metal but it's mostly made of air. When it's squashed, it rebounds out to 98% of its original height. The metal was made out of lattice of interconnected hollow tubes with a wall thickness of only 100 nanometers, which is 1,000 times thinmer than a human hair. Doesn't sound too strong, but some scientists disagree.

Next Generation of Tablets

If you don't get a new tablet for Christmas, it may not be a bad thing. The first quarter of 2012 should see several improvements in these devices. TabletPCReview is reporting on these upgrades. The biggest is the move from dual-core to quad-core processors. Both of the leaders in the $450+ field, Apple (iPad3) and Samsung (Galaxy), will have new hardware and operating systems soon.

Then there's the lower priced options under $200, Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet, if all you want is video/book content and internet access this might be the better choice.

I'd like to see a Tablet designed expressly for students (high school, college, life). Here's my shopping list. What would YOU add?

• 4G option
• Note taking software
• Homework / Calendar software
• Shared phonebook, textmsg, voicemail with my phone
• Digitized Pen (for classes that need illustrations in the notes)
• Cloud storage for electronic handouts
• GPS for campus maps

Do a Barrel Roll hits mainstream news

ABC News did a story on the Google phemon, "Do a barrel roll," a few days ago!

First things first, here's how you can experience it:

1. Using Chrome (or other browers as long as they are up-to-date)


2. go to google.com


3. Search "do a barrel roll"


4. (Go on, I'll wait.......)

So it's fun for about 10 seconds, but it demonstrates why Google is king. They like to have fun with technology. They paid one of their programmers to do this. In fact, all the pictures and daily features on the google homepage are well thought out, intriging, informative, and make you want to use their search engine.

What has been your favorite google homepage feature over the past year or two?