HTC profits drop significantly during the second quarter

 

Looking at it from the financial side, the first quarter was a little hard on HTC because the gains were not anywhere near expected, and there were those who believed that the line of HTC smartphones One would help you soar. Not so. As many anticipated, the company's earnings fell markedly, by 60% between April and June.
After unveiling the report on the months of January, February and March, HTC said it expected to hoping for a little less profit for the second quarter, but ended up going the more pessimistic analysts felt about it. To make matters worse, both Apple and Samsung with their earnings remain at stable levels, allowing them to invest more in product development than it can afford to HTC.
It is expected that the July-August-September is also a bit lazy to HTC, which is likely to be worsened with the arrival of mobile as the Galaxy Note 2 or the iPhone 5.
Will HTC make the scales in your favor?

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SmyleSafe: Android web browser aimed at children

 

Internet is a place where a person can find just about anything you're looking for (or not). This often concerns parents and for that reason it prevents access to the Internet for children. For small to surf the net safely and from an Android device has been created SmyleSafe, a web browser for kids.
As expected, SmyleSafe has filters that parents can activate. If you want your son / daughter is not something unexpected while browsing the web, simply enable the necessary filters and will ensure that there is a surprise lead. While there are all kinds of filters and software for computers and laptops , smartphones options are scarce, and this is one of the best probably.
SmyleSafe is also an app intuitive and easy to use. Can be tested for free for fourteen days, after which if we have to keep buying it for $5. There is also a version of IOS.

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New type of radar can see through walls

 

At University College London (part of the University of London), designed a radar capable of identifying changes in frequency, which gives you the ability to detect objects and people moving across a wall. Karl Woodbridge and Kevin Chetty have built a prototype of the radar which is the size of a suitcase. Under the Radar is a radio wave receiver with two antennas and a signal processing unit. Investigators say they were able to use the device to determine location, speed and direction of a person.
The most interesting thing is that the technology of radar also allows you to capture changes in frequency through a brick wall up to 30 centimeters wide and it can not be detected because it does not emit any type of wave, only receive. Is expected to be completed when the device can be used by the military and the police.
There is a small drawback with the radar and it is needed that the other side wall has a wave-emitting source, such as, for example, a WiFi router (as seen in the figure).

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VIVO 4.3, a high-end smartphone and very low price

 

Blu Products is a company I was completely unknown until today. It seems that these guys have been developing a great smartphone premium which may be acquired at a very low compared to what the market offers today. The phone, known as VIVO 4.3, is the first world to have mobile operating system Android 4.0, with a Super AMOLED Plus 4.3-inch and two SIM card slots.
But that's not all, because this phone is equipped enough to fight to the rest of the high-end equipment. For starters, with his dual-core processor at 1GHz found a 4GB internal memory that can be expanded via microSD. It also has a 8 megapixel camera that can record HD video and 1.3 megapixel front for video calls. It is unknown how much RAM, but probably 1GB.
Connectivity options include WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0, while the networks available are quad-band GSM and 3G HSDPA.
And what is the price? The LIVE 4.3 cost $250 without contract and will be available in the U.S. very soon, where S3 Galaxy without a contract costs about $ 600. It was also announced that it will be offered for sale in the markets of Latin America and Asia.

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Tribes: Ascend announces its Spanish translation

 

Hi-Rez Studios has been providing its new products for gamescom and among them we highlight the future version in Spanish for MMOFPS Tribes: Ascend. With the German version of Tribes: Ascend currently in beta, Hi-Rez announced that soon will be followed by versions in French and Spanish.
"Our European community, for both games (Tribes and Smite) has grown very quickly, which is fantastic to see and we are working hard to add more support for players of non-English speaking. We are adding new servers Smite for Europe, and we are happy to have a beta version in German to show at gamescom. French and Spanish versions will be soon after the show, "said Todd Harris, Director of Operations at Hi-Rez studies.
Tribes: Ascend is a free multiplayer s hooter-to-play is available through Steam and it has garnered rave reviews since its release pocoss months ago. It is a sci-fi shooter game with extremely fast and frantic action in which lie still one second is death.

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TERA EU: Play Free for 7 Days

 

Tera Europe has announced that new players who want to try before you buy Tera can do it free for 7 days, when they want.
Spanish fansite official TERAHispano bring us the translation:

Want to try before starting TERA and pick up a copy? Give your first steps into the wonderful world of TERA has become much easier thanks to our new and improved test 7 days!
This new system allows anyone to create an account in www.TERA-Europe.com and test TERA anytime. The start and end is adapted to accommodate everyone. Rather than take place between two definite dates, this new way of testing TERA last 7 days from the time a person triggers your test code.

Steps for a Free Trial TERA for seven days

1. First of all you have to create an account account.tera-europe.com .
2. After confirming your email, enter your account and click the button "Enter Code" and enter the following code: PLAY-TERA.
3. Now you can download the client by pressing the "Download Game".
4. Once you've finished downloading, you can start enjoying the world of TERA!.

 Limitations Trial Accounts

• You can create up to 8 characters, but you can only upload up to level 23.
• You may not use the "whisper" in the accounts of this type.
• You can sell your items in the NPC "merchant" and receive emails in the game, but you can not trade with other players (including the "broker"), or send emails or place objects in your bank.
• You can create groups (only create, you can not join groups already created) and can be added by your friends.
• Can not get into a clan unless you upgrade your account.
• You can not accept nor initiate duels.

If you want to continue playing after you finish the test period or want to get rid of the limitations of the test accounts will have to upgrade your account.
FAQ

1. Are they deleted my characters and their computer when the trial period?
   No, you can keep and get rid of the limitations of the test accounts when you buy the game, if you use the same account to update.
2. I tried before the game using a code of "Tell a Friend" ¿I can extend my time playing with this code?
   No, this code is a promotional offer to allow new players try the game. Existing players and players who have previously used a code of "Tell a Friend" can not convert their accounts to test accounts.

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Play Raiderz Europe this weekend

 
The magazine PcGamer with Raiderz Europe offer the possibility of closed beta testing Raiderz before its official launch next August 9. If you want to play for this weekend, from 3 to August 5, follow these simple steps:

• Visit website PcGamer
• Click on the link to the registration web Raiderz
• Create an account, you got an email with the key this weekend APRA
• Sign in Raiderz website and redeem your key
• I got an email with a link to download the game.

This key does not fit the beta will start next August 9.
* Thanks to Eo by notifying the event.

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Game 'Dragonball Z Kinect' em come to Brazil in October

In the second week of October, the Brazilian fans of the series "Dragon Ball" can prepare to fight Goku as a character in the new game "Dragon Ball Z Kinect." The game was presented on Friday (3), the first road show games from developer Namco Bamdai Japanese in Brazil, alongside the title "Tekken Tag Tournament 2", "Shippudem Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3" and "Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection ", which will also be launched in the country for video game consoles PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

According to Denny Chiu, senior manager of marketing for Namco Bandai, the game for the Xbox video game console will be released on October 9 in the United States and Canada and will arrive the same week in Brazil. "The price is around U.S. $ 60, but still have no estimate of value for Brazil,

By embodying Goku from "Dragon Ball Z Kinect" in addition to the points, the player wins fitness. To beat your opponent you must be quick in punches, high kicks and other special moves, including energy balls and "Kamehameha", known to fans of the series.

The fighting game "Tekken Tag Tournament 2" arrives in the country in mid-September, shortly after launch in the U.S. market, scheduled for September 11. Since the new version of the cartoon "Naruto" will be released in 2013. "The launch should occur between the first and second quarters of next year,"

The game "Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection", a kind of "remastering" of the game that made ​​his name on the PlayStation 2, hits the market before Christmas this year.

For now, Namco Bandai did not report the prices of games for Brazil. In the United States, all titles will cost $60.

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