It is really, really hard to play "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" when you are in jail. Thus, we have the tale of Kim Schmitz, also known as Kim Dotcom, the recently arrested chief of MegaUpload.com.
Schmitz was, up until a few days ago, the top ranked player in "Call of Duty: Modern Warefare 3;" that's right, globally, at least among Xbox 360 players. As Megaracer, he has accumulated more than 185,000 in-game kills.
In a video posted on the Internet (embedded below) he plays for over seven hours straight, at the end of which he held the top spot on the Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) leaderboard.
Ah, but sadly, he was not allowed to take his Xbox 360 with him to jail. Thus, he has been surpassed by one Arazos, who currently has 9.09 million points on the MW3 leader boards, compared to Megaracer's 9.05 million.
Even without that, it seems that Arazos has been "more efficient" than Megaracer. Arazos has 181,000 kills and 63,418 deaths, for a kill/death ratio of 2.87, which is much better than Megaracer's 180,980 kills and 86,241 deaths, which is a kill/death ratio of 2.10.
We don't expect Megaracer to be playing anytime soon, so Arazos should be able to put more distance between himself and Dotcom.
Dear Maggie, I've had the iPhone 3G for a couple of years. But recently, I've really gotten tired of the slow download speeds for e-mails and Web surfing. Would the iPhone 4S be better? Also the Siri app looks really interesting, and I can't get it on my iPhone 3G. Is it worth it for me to upgrade to the iPhone 4S for this app?
I'm going to be buying a new phone in the next couple of weeks, and I am curious as to whether or not you think it is worth the money to get the iPhone 4S, or if I should consider something else. Now that I've been retired for almost five years, I've lost touch with the latest technology so your advice is much appreciated.
Thanks, Jim
Dear Jim,
I have mixed thoughts about the Siri application. It's definitely cool to speak into your device, ask a question, and have Siri answer you. And some people I've talked to who own an iPhone 4S really love it. But the times I've tried the app, it hasn't worked that well for me. It doesn't understand what I am saying, or it just directs me to a Website without telling me the answer I wanted. So in my opinion, the app can be useful at times, but it's more a novelty at this point than a reason to buy the iPhone 4S.
Even though I don't think Siri is cool enough to make me upgrade to the iPhone 4S, there are many other features of the iPhone 4S that are worth upgrading for. And without a doubt, the iPhone 4S is a big improvement over the iPhone 3G, which is now two-generations old.
The biggest benefit for you is that the the iPhone 4S will likely offer you those faster downloads you want. The iPhone 4S sold by AT&T operates on the carrier's HSPA+ wireless network, which is a slightly faster network than AT&T's regular HSPA 3G network, which the iPhone 3G uses.
But just to be clear, the iPhone 4S does not operate over AT&T's new 4G LTE network, which promises to offer much faster download speeds. (There has been a lot of talk about 4G LTE networks and I just wanted to be clear that the "4" in the name of the iPhone doesn't mean it supports this network.) Most Apple iPhone fans are hopeful that 4G LTE will be coming to the next iPhone that's released. But it's unclear when that new phone will be released.
In terms of device performance, the network is just one piece of the puzzle. The real difference in download speed between the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 4S is likely attributable to the fact that iPhone 4S offers more processing power than the older iPhone 3G. So everything you do with the phone should be noticeably faster--from downloading e-mail to surfing the Web to switching between applications. The overall response time of the iPhone 4S will just be snappier than what you're used to.
Dear Maggie, I've had the iPhone 3G for a couple of years. But recently, I've really gotten tired of the slow download speeds for e-mails and Web surfing. Would the iPhone 4S be better? Also the Siri app looks really interesting, and I can't get it on my iPhone 3G. Is it worth it for me to upgrade to the iPhone 4S for this app?
I'm going to be buying a new phone in the next couple of weeks, and I am curious as to whether or not you think it is worth the money to get the iPhone 4S, or if I should consider something else. Now that I've been retired for almost five years, I've lost touch with the latest technology so your advice is much appreciated.
Thanks, Jim
Dear Jim,
I have mixed thoughts about the Siri application. It's definitely cool to speak into your device, ask a question, and have Siri answer you. And some people I've talked to who own an iPhone 4S really love it. But the times I've tried the app, it hasn't worked that well for me. It doesn't understand what I am saying, or it just directs me to a Website without telling me the answer I wanted. So in my opinion, the app can be useful at times, but it's more a novelty at this point than a reason to buy the iPhone 4S.
Even though I don't think Siri is cool enough to make me upgrade to the iPhone 4S, there are many other features of the iPhone 4S that are worth upgrading for. And without a doubt, the iPhone 4S is a big improvement over the iPhone 3G, which is now two-generations old.
The biggest benefit for you is that the the iPhone 4S will likely offer you those faster downloads you want. The iPhone 4S sold by AT&T operates on the carrier's HSPA+ wireless network, which is a slightly faster network than AT&T's regular HSPA 3G network, which the iPhone 3G uses.
But just to be clear, the iPhone 4S does not operate over AT&T's new 4G LTE network, which promises to offer much faster download speeds. (There has been a lot of talk about 4G LTE networks and I just wanted to be clear that the "4" in the name of the iPhone doesn't mean it supports this network.) Most Apple iPhone fans are hopeful that 4G LTE will be coming to the next iPhone that's released. But it's unclear when that new phone will be released.
In terms of device performance, the network is just one piece of the puzzle. The real difference in download speed between the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 4S is likely attributable to the fact that iPhone 4S offers more processing power than the older iPhone 3G. So everything you do with the phone should be noticeably faster--from downloading e-mail to surfing the Web to switching between applications. The overall response time of the iPhone 4S will just be snappier than what you're used to.
Amazon.com has promised to make a paid app free every day in the Amazon Appstore, and today's app is Connect the Dots & Color.
Connect the Dots & Color is priced at $1.99 in the Android Market. It is normally priced at $1.99 in the Amazon Appstore. As we've noted previously, prices sometimes differ between the two marketplaces.
Connect the Dots & Color is described as follows:
Connect the Dots & Color introduces letters and numbers to children while encouraging artistic creativity. Get ready to have some fun while learning, connecting the dots, and coloring.
Finger Tapping and Finger Painting Fun
To begin playing, first choose from three options: uppercase ABCs, lowercase ABCs, and numbers (1 to 10). After a selection is made, the app presents a letter or number, pronouncing it as it appears on the screen.
A connect-the-dots puzzle is presented next, with the number of each dot pronounced as it appears. Tap each dot to create the outline of an image and then finger paint the picture with vibrant colors. Kids will have fun painting a zebra, a butterfly, a snail, and much more. You can also access a Tutorial section.
Connect the Dots & Color introduces numbers (1 to 10) as well as uppercase (A to Z) and lowercase (a to b) letters both visually and aurally. It also strengthens fine motor skills through the magical experience of creating something beautiful.
Connect the Dots & Color has a rating of 4.2 stars in the Android Market and 2.2 stars in the Amazon Appstore.
That is a huge difference between the two marketplace, with the Amazon Appstore rating being about half that of the Android Market. Notably, the Android Market has only five ratings, total. The Appstore has 34 ratings at the time of this writing. There is also a Lite version that has 38 ratings in the Android Market and a 3.8 star rating.
Many of the criticisms in the Appstore are because the app seems to not match letters against the images shown. An example, given in the comments: D for airplane, E for firetruck, F for schoolbus.
Those who are considering "buying" a Free Amazon Appstore app might want to consider what it means to developers.
Amazon.com opened up the Appstore despite a lawsuit by Apple, which has previously trademarked the term "App Store." Microsoft has filed an appeal against that trademark, saying the term is too generic. Amazon.com has responded to the lawsuit in the same manner.
AT&T is tweaking its data plans, with new tiers at $20 for 300MB (also known as the pretty much useless for most tier), $30 for 3GB, and $50 for 5GB with tethering. The new tiers begin on Sunday, January 22, 2012.
The changes are from the current data plans of $15 for 200MB (also known as the just as useless for most tier), $25 for 2GB, or $45 for 4GB.
Tablet customers, meanwhile, will have access to the latter two plans: 3GB for $30 and 5GB for $50.
Just as when AT&T added tiers and switched away from unlimited plans, current customers have the option of being "grandfathered" into the current plans they have --- including unlimited (and throttled) if they currently have that. Alternatively, they can switch, starting this Sunday.
Amazon.com has promised to make a paid app free every day in the Amazon Appstore, and today's app is Cookies & Milk.
Cookies & Milk is not in the Android Market, although the developer has other apps there and this isn't headlined as an exclusive launch of any type. It is normally priced at $0.99 in the Amazon Appstore. As we've noted previously, prices sometimes differ between the two marketplaces.
Cookies & Milk is described as follows:
If you've got little helpers in your kitchen who love baking or if you simply have a sweet tooth to satisfy, the Cookies and Milk app brings the joys of (pretend) baking to your Android device. From sugar-loving toddlers to calorie-conscious adults, baking and indulging in a cyber-cookie just may be the sweet escape you crave.
Sugar and Spice and All That's Nice
Expand your children's cookie palate by scrolling through your baking options first and settling on a choice. If you choose to bake cookies from scratch you'll even be provided with the recipe. Choose from more than 10 delicious recipes.
Ingredients appear above the mixing bowl. Drag and drop each ingredient into the bowl and mix it up with the touch of a finger. Watch the ingredients transform into delicious dough.
Next, drag each dough ball onto the baking sheet until it's full and put it into the oven. When the light comes on, the cookies are ready to decorate.
The responsive touch-and-drag interface makes it easy for young children to choose ingredients and toppings with ease.
Down to the Last Crumb
Every kid knows the best part of baking cookies--eating them! Tap the cookie to take a bite, tap it twice, three times, four--uh oh, until cookie is no more.
Something to wash it down? Cookie consumption is never complete without a tall glass of nice, cold milk. Slurp it down and properly complete the cookie ritual with a strong, satisfying, "Ahhhhhh."
Features
• Great for children who love helping in the kitchen and playing pretend • Responsive touch-and-drag interface makes navigating the app easy for toddlers • Choose from more than 10 delicious cookie recipes • Watch your little one mix until the ingredients turn to dough • Great for sugar-loving kids to calorie-conscious adults (Fat free!)
Cookies & Milk is not in the Android Market, as noted above, and has a rating of 2.8 stars in the Amazon Appstore.
There are 92 reviews in the Amazon Appstore, which means we are probably getting a pretty good look at the true rating of the app. Interestingly, since this is in the Amazon Appstore, is that it's been reported that it crashes on Amazon.com's headline Android hardware, the Kindle Fire.
Those who are considering "buying" a Free Amazon Appstore app might want to consider what it means to developers.
Amazon.com opened up the Appstore despite a lawsuit by Apple, which has previously trademarked the term "App Store." Microsoft has filed an appeal against that trademark, saying the term is too generic. Amazon.com has responded to the lawsuit in the same manner.
Desi Boyz Movie Review: Two hot bodied men ready to go full Monty on 70mm, a teacher who doesn’t mind doing a salsa or taking off her clothes for her student, Omi Vaidya’s Hindi histrionics and macho Sanjay Dutt playing… all this and a lot more hot stuff is up for grabs if you put your money on Desi Boyz!
Chitrangada is a treat to watch both in terms of acting and looks - pure ‘hotness’! We bring for you few wallpapers of Chitrangada Singh in Desi Boyz.
Akshay Kumar & Chitrangada Singh in Desi Boyz
Chitrangada Singh as Economics teacher in Desi Boyz
Amazon.com has promised to make a paid app free every day in the Amazon Appstore, and today's app is Word Ball.
Word Ball is priced at $0.99 in the Android Market. It is normally priced at $0.99 in the Amazon Appstore. As we've noted previously, prices sometimes differ between the two marketplaces.
Word Ball is described as follows:
Can you become a Word Master? This fun app challenges your word-building skills in a fast-paced game for Android. Play with friends and beat the top scores. Test your limits by keeping the letters alive and reach the top levels. Gain achievements for different word-building categories. Word Ball will make you a "Word Master" in no time! Are you ready?
Brain-teasing Fun
Word Ball provides a fun brain-training exercise by making you focus and think on your feet while building words as quickly as possible. By concentrating on the letters as they shrink and bounce, the game allows your cognitive senses to react in a manner that reinforces word and pattern recognition. The game features high-resolution display graphics and includes an extensive dictionary with 175,000+ words, as well as an in-game word list.
How to Play
Your aim in Word Ball is to build words with the letters you're given. As you play, the letters will bounce around the screen and shrink, making it more challenging as time goes on. In Classic Mode, you're presented with 26 letters, and the game progresses at a normal pace. In Frenzy Mode, the letters shrink faster. Select Sprint Mode for a different challenge where you will create words out of nine letters for each level.
Points vary by letter and word length. The app's settings let you turn sounds and music on or off and will show or hide game tips as you play.
Achievements and Medals
If you are a true wordsmith, you can kick the game into high gear and collect all of the Word Ball medals. You will receive medals for awesome plays (like making at least 25 six-letter words or 15 eight-letter words in one game). Brag about your skills on Facebook and Twitter, and climb the OpenFeint leaderboards. Note that the Leaderboards only apply to Classic Mode. There's also a detailed breakdown of your statistics and score history.
Word Ball has a rating of 5.0 stars in the Android Market, and a rating of 3.3 stars in the Amazon Appstore.
One reason Word Ball has a 5.0 rating in the Android Market is that it has only one rating, thus far. The free version in the Android Market has 6 ratings, and a score of 4.7.
There are currently 30 reviews in the Amazon Appstore adding up to that 3.3 rating. Still, we generally don't take a pass on the FAOTD and at least a few ratings say it's fun, so we'd say try it.
Those who are considering "buying" a Free Amazon Appstore app might want to consider what it means to developers.
Amazon.com opened up the Appstore despite a lawsuit by Apple, which has previously trademarked the term "App Store." Microsoft has filed an appeal against that trademark, saying the term is too generic. Amazon.com has responded to the lawsuit in the same manner.
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