GOOGLE TV!

    
On the second day of the Adobe MAX concert, all the conference attendees were presented with there very own GOOGLE TV logitech hardware. Google TV is said to be released on November 5th 2010 and the attendees would receive it by mail 2 to 3 weeks after. Google TV allows the user to simultaneously browse the internet and watch television at the same time. To view a demo of this product, click here: Google TV Site

      Using a keyboard with a built in mouse pad, the user can type something into the search bar and be instantly provided with a list of websites, channels and internet videos that relate to that particular topic.

Adobe MAX 2010 Conference

           Every year, Adobe hosts a conference of epic proportions in Los Angeles, California. The conference consists of three days of events, giveaways, celebrity appearances, and the latest updates in their software programs. This year Adobe introduced the new Adobe AIR update. This program is for any developers that wished to find an easier way to develop and design their games along the three major platforms of technology: Computers, Tablets, and Mobile Devices.


        Now instead of having to create specific code for each different platform, Adobe air will automatically generate the code needed for each device. Needless to say, the developers were cheering louder than a little girl at a Justin Bieber concert.

Flash vs. No Flash

 

When the very first iPhone came out, it completely revolutionized the cellphone industry. But it seems that through the years, other companies are now not only catching up with the technology, but surpassing it in some areas.  There has been a lot of controversy as to why exactly the iPhone has yet to add Flash capabilities to it's software. 

The first theory I have heard was that it does massive damage to battery life. Anyone that has been sucked into a game such as Angry Birds, Words with Friends, or Messenger apps (that LOVE to run in the background) can fully understand the importance of battery life. If these smaller applications drain that much battery, what will running a flash application be capable of? 

The second is the Apple App store. By allowing the flash platform for the websites, it would eliminate the need to purchase the application from a store, which will prevent developers from making any revenue.

New DROID 2

                       

The crowded theater fell completely silent before erupting in excited cheers. Christy Wyatt, the Corporate Vice President of Software and Services Product Management at Motorola Mobile devices, became a quick crowd favorite as she announced that everyone in attendance would receive a complimentary DROID 2 device. 

     The new DROID device comes with a high quality camera as well as a camcorder capable of recording at 20fps (frames per second). With almost every aspect of this phone totally customizable, it's easy to see why this was an instant crowd favorite. Adobe made it clear that this was to be a must have piece of technology for any developer and/or consumer.

DROID 2

Blackberry Playbook announced at Abobe MAX

     At the Adobe MAX 2010 conference in Los Angeles, California we were fortunate enough to witness the unveiling of the new Blackberry Playbook tablet. Pre-loaded with a number of applications and games, the 4,000 developers in attendance were eager to get their hands on one.
 
  Unfortunately, only the Adobe employees received a free Playbook, but it was definitely motivation for the rest of us in the crowd to run to the nearest store for our own toy---I mean, device. Blackberry hopes to finally give Apple's "iPad" worthy competition by releasing a tablet that supports flash based gaming and applications.

     Developers were also excited to hear the news of the release of Adobe AIR, which would allow them to create games from any flash enabled device such as the Android 2, Blackberry Playbook, and Google television.

Click here for information on the Blackberry Playbook