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Comment Project Ara (Score 1) 180

by Chewster on Tuesday February 02, 2016 @10:08AM (#51420725) Attached to: Google To Take 'Apple-Like' Control Over Nexus Phones

Makes me wonder about the fate of Project Ara (http://www.projectara.com/). If Google could pull this off, then they'd get what the article states they want: a platform that is customizable, suitable for both low-end and mid-range users, constantly upgradeable, and (firmware willing) easily upgradeable to the latest Android version. But considering the restarts the project has, I'm not sure if it will ever see the light of day. I'm still nursing my Nexus5 along, hoping something will appear that will compel me to upgrade, but there's nothing that jumps out.

iPhone Gaming Continues To Grow 131

Posted by Soulskill on Thursday November 20, 2008 @12:31AM from the hope-they-still-fit dept.

1Up reports that the popularity of gaming on smartphones is growing, particularly on the iPhone. In fact, gaming on portable devices is growing even at home, where users presumably have access to more powerful platforms. CNN points out that the developer for Trism, one of the first popular games, has raked in over $250,000 in profits through the App Store. Apple exec Bob Borchers and various game developers recently discussed the future of games on the iPhone. "Patrick Gunn, director of marketing for EA Mobile, showcased Need for Speed Undercover, which will be available next month. Gunn says that EA has 'taken full advantage of all of the unique elements ... like touch, flick, accelerometer, and motion sensitivity' — and graphically, the game appears to be roughly on par with a PSP title."

Comment Steve McQueen (Score 1) 433

by Chewster on Tuesday June 28, 2005 @03:00PM (#12934146) Attached to: Wil Wheaton Strikes Back

Funny, I was never much of a trekkie, but I've enjoyed Wil's Q&As more than I thought...

I agree *completely* with his 'Steve McQueen' comments. There just isn't anyone like that today. LeMans and GrandPrix (I know, he wasn't in it, but the two movies are from the same era and are the two best racing movies to date) were great car movies due to their authentic racing sequences and sound, but had no plot whatsoever. I don't see movies like that being made anymore, that appealed to niche markets because of a star wants the movies to be made (actually I'm wrong - Travolta's scientology one would qualify, I guess. But I don't see any authentic aspects to it). But the car sequences were amazing, nothing since has come close. Bullitt was neat, but I don't see movies being made where studios/producers/directors are going nuts over authentism about anything. Ronin was as decent, but it's not a racing flick. McQueen got LeMans done the way he wanted because a studio wanted him to be happy, and let him have his project.

I still boo and hiss every time I see a 'Driven' or 'Days of Thunder' DVD at stores...

I hope I got his McQueen comment in context...

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