The image above is from a free screensaver being offered over at the TT Lounge microsite. The profile of the coupe looks lower and longer than the car it replaces, and the new headlights give the TT’s new face an aggressive expression.
Fourtitude also has posted a clear spyshot of the new TT caught in traffic from behind and a blurry shot of a placard detailing the TT’s engine lineup. Looks like we can expect both the 2.0T FSI with 200 bhp and the 3.2L V6 with 250 bhp at launch.
The TT’s official debut should occur on April 9th, though we’re hoping Audi flies one over for the New York Auto Show later that week.
This setup might be enough to make any hardened gamer weep with envy. Especially hardened gamers who've just splashed out on a new monitor themselves. Running Quake 3 at a resolution of 10240x3072, this custom multi-panel display consists of 24 monitors powered by 12 Linux servers, created as part of a wall-based user interface research project. Warcraft II has also made it big, but at 3840x2160 it looks positively tiny next to the Quake 3 setup.
Iocell has the storage solution, with the 16GB CellDisk, currently the largest flash drive available. Should be just the thing for creating that bootable XP flash drive you've been planning or for carrying around a couple of flicks from one PC to another.
You don't honestly believe Apple's going to release a portable gaming console, do you? And that according to this supposed leaked scan from the April issue of EGM (April, people, April!), it'd be called iGame, look like this, have those buttons, feature the now-extinct remote connector, and download games from the ITMS?
CeBIT 2006 is showcasing a 5.46 GHz PC from Kingston Technology and Western Digital. And unless your name is Iceman, you'll need some serious cooling power. The overclocked 3.8 GHz Pentium 4 system is using technologies such as VapoChill and WaterChill to keep things icy, as well as Kingston's HyperX RAM. This should solve all your framerate problems.
Samsung's 82": World's largest LCD TV w/ LED Backlight
The display size war -- between Samsung, LG, and now Panasonic -- is getting so out of hand, it currently takes 8 1/2 words to say you're king of the hill, even when you're not. Once again here at CeBIT, Samsung claims that their 82-incher is the world's largest LCD..."with LED Backlight" now tacked onto the end. Samsung, you're not fooling anyone, we all know that LG's got ya beat.
LG.Philips has unveiled what they're billing as the world's largest LCD display, a 100-inch panel with a 5ms refresh, 3000:1 contrast ratio and 180 degree viewing angle. Read more..!
Units like this $5000 "Prime A Galleria64 Quad-SLI," are starting to hit the market, complete with an Athlon 64 FX-57 processor, 2GB of RAM, and of course the space heater combo of two linked GeForce 7900 SLI setups, with two parent cards in PCI Express slots and two daughter cards bridged by the magic of SLI. They'll soon be accompanied by desktops from nearly every major manufacturer, which means you'll before long you'll have plenty more options for quad graphics card setups, and plenty fewer dollars in your wallet at the end of the day.
This "Extreme-style console controller" was created for a cult, but crappy Saturn game called Death Crimson (which was also rereleased in Japan on the PS2). If this weren't created for a museum display, we'd consider it a lot of work for a game where "you can expect to survive for under 30 seconds, literally," the first time you play.
According to this source, "This mammoth controller and mad game console is now going to be shipped to the EU for Art Exhibition in C21, from 11 February to 9 April 2006 (maybe) - a year-long cultural and community arts event in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, UK."
Pixie is a pretty amazing renderer for 3D that is attempting to be a clone of Pixar's award-winning Renderman product— which just happens to start at around $1,000. From the gallery I've seen, they are darn close. Keep in mind Renderman is not an easy system to use to begin with. Pixie is all text-based. You enter data, and pass that along to the renderer. The great thing is, you can theoretically tie Pixie in to almost any workflow, especially with apps that would otherwise tie into Renderman (i.e. Maya). An excellent program, and as always, in need of more coders.
Basically what we have here is some shiny "Code M" sneakers from Dada footwear that pump the tunes to the included wireless headphones or out of built-in speakers while you're busy being that baller you are. They charge via USB, sport built-in controls, and yes they are actually a pair of shoes, too.
Toshiba's et20 all-in-one 5.1 surround DVD projector
Toshiba's new all-in-one et20 features a Super Close Projection lens that'll throw up to a 39-inch image from 27-inches away, or 78-inch image from a mere 39-inches away. And, it's got a Realta HQV image processor for moving video off its integrated DVD player, as well as an integrated 5.1 surround sound system to please the ears. Toshiba's supposedly going to ask €1599 (about $1,900 US) per unit.
Audi is reworking their revolutionary yet spendy (and slow-selling) A2 into a more conventional, fashion-forward MINI fighter. Word is that the littlest Audi will be a steel-bodied proposition screwed to parent Volkswagen's Polo platform, a front-wheel-drive vehicle.
Audi Chairman Martin Winterkorn promises the next A2 by 2008, and is going so far as to predict that the A2 will posess iconic style, which may be something of a stretch if styling resembles that of the company's (admittedly attractive) Shooting Brake concept from the Tokyo Motor show.
Baja is similar to Pac Man in that you have to avoid another character (a car), while collecting items (flags) to clear stages. But Baja is 3D, done in Shockwave, and your car has a fuel limit. The controls can be a little wonky at times, but overall this is a great several minutes spent. The music gets a little tiring after a bit, and there's no way to turn it off. The graphics are cool though, and once you get the hang of it, you'll have about as much fun as you had playing Pac Man back in the day.
WorthPlaying has been kind enough to post 43 new screenshots from Tomb Raider: Legend, mostly centered on Lara Croft cavorting about in a slinky black dress for an undoubtedly exciting evening shindig. And yes, we're as relieved as you are that she chose to ditch the pumps before leaping into action (to pump some lead into some fellow guests).
Judith Leiber's Oval Pave Mule is made of python and accented with a bow and crystals. An even better feature is the fully cushioned footbed - comfortable and fashionable shoes. The heel measures at 3 1/2", which is a bit high for a mule. Originally priced at $545, but the web exclusive price is $272.50
Cole Haan's Spring accessories collection has a wide range of styles, shapes and price points to fit your personal style and budget. Cole Haan's Hobo Collection Vevina Pleated Handbag is an updated version of their Hobo Collection Studs. Made of leather woven cording with tooled leather trim, it is accented with a leather flap and antique brass finish. The shoulder strap has a 10" drop and sits very nicely on your shoulder without constantly falling off. Shown here in cognac, it is also available in black. Bag dimensions: 15"L x 11 1/2"H x 5"w. Price: $650.00.
Pucci's Moon Boots have a cushy cotton blend lining for warmth and comfort and sparkling pink crystals for pizzaz - as if Pucci needs anymore of that. They measure at 12" tall. Price: $250.
Carlos Falchi's Boat Tote is made of soft, grained deer leather and accented with crocodile panels on either side and leather topstitching along the trim. The body of the bag is minimal in its design, yet the shape, braided leather shoulder strap, and the other small features of the bag collectively make this bag stand out. The interior is lined with a satin floral print and features a zippered pocket. Along with the leather tie, a magnetic closure can also be used. Bag dimensions: 18" x 13" x 6". Price: $1,500.
Brain-computer interfaces hold enormous promise for perfecting prosthetics, assisting quadriplegics, and improving vehicle safety. So what's the first application shown off at the CeBIT 2006 show! A way of playing (and losing) a game of PONG... with - your - mind.
Panasonic has just announced a 2.0-compliant 4GB model that appears to fall under the class 2 category of the new format's rating system (out of 2, 4, and 6), which refers to the card's minimum transfer speed in MBps. SDHC cards, which are only compatible with FAT32-compliant current-gen readers, promise capacities as high as 32GB, while offering the DRM-friendly security features that content producers love to frustrate us with. Panny's first entrant into the SDHC game will be available worldwide this summer.
-Lytir1
