MOJO: Micro console based on Android

The idea of ​​using Android as the basis for a game console is not new. In fact, there are already several outstanding projects, or about to debut, which depend on Google's mobile operating system. The latter is MOJO, developed by people from Mad Catz.

Having wiped out Kickstarter, the OUYA still trying to eliminate its sharp edges with updates, and probably need much more than that. The GameStick hit the market between 29 and 30 October, unless you have other additional delay. And then there's the Nvidia Shield, attractive for many reasons, but a little difficult to digest with its price of $300. Now is the turn of MOJO, a new Android-based micro console, developed by Mad Catz.

The idea of ​​using Android as the basis for a game console is not new. To tell the truth, what do you offer this system to differentiate themselves ? First, it is presented as an open platform , meaning that you can install games to Android from any store. The console brings support for Google Play and Nvidia TegraZone , but if you want to purchase games on the Amazon store or other store that offers the APK , you can do . It also has dedicated Blutetooth control , the CTRL , which can be connected to any other mobile device . And about the specifics , MOJO console is almost a version for the living room of the Shield Nvidia : Tegra SoC from 4 to 1.8 GHz , 2 GB RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, WIFi n , Ethernet port , output headphones and HDMI , microSD slot , and two USB ports ( 2.0 and 3.0) . The Android version is 4.2.2 Jelly Bean preinstalled .

Unfortunately , there is only one reason for MOJO bite the dust , and is the price. The official site has announced its presales to $ 250 . That's more than 60 percent of a PlayStation 4 , and is only $ 50 a Nvidia Shield , which promises exactly the same, plus a relatively robust streaming experience , and portability. The dedicated control looks pretty good , and the idea of ​​loading games from any store (or manually ) has its appeal ... but no longer an Android console that needs to be slightly cheaper to compete. The first units will go into service on December 10 .
The company states that have created MOJO to provide a system accessible to everyone where they could download all kinds of games, whether paid or free, and at the same time could be shared within a community. To make the system much more popular, aim to adapt the most popular Android games in command that comes with the console.

Drakengard 3

Drakengard series featured two deliveries that went unnoticed by the beloved PlayStation 2. In fact some time has passed since the release of Drakengard 2, but Square Enix is determined to launch a third party to PlayStation 3. Let's meet Mikhai Zero and his dragon in this trailer for Drakengard 3.

The story of Drakengard 3 passes before the events of the first game, this title being a prequel. This time we will see how the land was devastated because of various wars. To end this conflict, five mysterious figures called Intoners descended from the heavens and, using his ability to use magic through song, defeated the main causes of the war. Adored by the people, the Intoners became rulers of various regions of the world. Time after sixth Intoners, called Zero, appears on the scene with the determination to kill her five sisters.

But Zero will not be alone and with the help of his dragon Mikhai. As the story progresses we will know the true intentions of the protagonist who plans to kill her sisters. As for the gameplay of Drakengard 3, do not change too much to that seen in previous deliveries, maintaining the style of hack and slash next to air combat while riding the dragon. Zero can go up in level, gaining powerful new combos in addition to using various blunt weapons. It will also feature a meter called Tension Gauguin that will fill up as we get to make several combos on enemies.

In turn, this strain gauge is linked with two bars and Excited Mode and Intoners calls Mode, allowing us to unleash the full potential of our antihero. As for the dragon, Mikhai, this can help dropping from the sky with their wings lunging and biting at our enemies. When mounting we attack with flames of fire and even enter Intoners increasing our power mode twice. Drakengard 3 is being developed by Access Games, available exclusively for PlayStation 3 as of December 19, 2013 in Japan. The Western version will arrive during 2014.

Cats may possess the key to developing a vaccine against AIDS

Certain peptides feline immunodeficiency virus to stimulate T lymphocytes ( T-cells) for HIV in humans.

According to a study published in the Journal of Virology conducted by researchers at the University of Florida and University of California San Francisco , a protein of feline immunodeficiency virus is able to produce an effective immune response in human blood infected with human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV).

" In humans , some antimicrobial peptides stimulate immune responses that either do nothing or stimulate HIV infection , while other peptides have anti -HIV activity is lost when the virus changes or mutates to avoid such immunity ," said study author Janet Yamamoto.

According to the academic , some peptides feline immunodeficiency virus work quite well to stimulate T lymphocytes ( T-cells) to fight HIV in humans , so he said he hopes that the feline immunodeficiency virus can be used in the development of an effective vaccine against AIDS

Samsung is preparing a smartphone with curved screen for October

Samsung announced the launch in October of a high-end phone with curved screen, at a time when the world's leading manufacturer of smartphones try to keep the pace of innovation and their supremacy on a fiercely competitive market. The curved screens are an early stage in the evolution of these elements, which are passing or flexible designs that can be folded, which will eventually allow mobile phones and other devices take new forms that could radically change the smartphone market.

"We plan to introduce a 'smartphone' with curved screen in South Korea in October," said the head of strategic business advertising Samsung mobile phone, DJ Lee, in a ceremony held on Wednesday to launch the Galaxy Note Galaxy 3 and the expected Gear, Smart Clock in Seoul. However, the executive gave no details about the features and availability of the device.

Samsung, which has surpassed Apple as the world leader in advanced cell showed in January, at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas, prototypes with a flexible screen that could extend from one side.

But technology companies have not managed to figure out how to produce parts on a massive scale in an economical and get panels that can be as thin as a sheet and very resistant to heat.

The curved screens are available commercially in large TVs. South Korean rival Samsung and LG began selling this year curved screens OLED TV for about $ 9,000.

As noted by The Wall Street Journal, some analysts point out that the development of a curved screen would be a first step towards flexible displays. Also launching a smartphone with these features could help evaluate user responses to this technology.

One of the challenges when Samsung to develop a flexible display on a massive scale was to make the display off completely waterproof, the same way they are the traditional glass screens.

Samsung not the only working on the development of technology. LG also seeks to develop flexible displays to incorporate into their devices, explained in April this year.

The Hangover cure may be in the Sprite drink

Chinese scientists tested the effect of 57 different drinks and teas in enzymes that process alcohol in the liver .A team of Chinese scientists Sun Yat -Sen University investigated the effects of 57 different soft drinks and infusions cause in our alcohol -metabolizing enzymes , seeking to

determine which is the most favorable concoction to recover from the hangover (or raw cane , guava , etc. depending on location) .The article was published in the journal Food & Function of the Royal Society of Chemistry. In this, the researchers describe the experiment was to test how the concoctions affect enzymes alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH ) and aldehyde dehydrogenase ( ALDH ) , responsible for metabolizing alcohol in the liver .ADH enzyme is responsible for converting oxidize ethanol to acetaldehyde (or ethanal ) , which is then transformed by the enzyme ALDH acetate .The issue is that acetaldehyde is the main factor for the emergence of a hangover as well as causing various harmful effects on our body , so drink was sought that would enhance more aldehyde dehydrogenase activity , as well as our body would process faster the harmful acetaldehyde.The funny thing was the result: Of all the liquids tested, which showed significantly outperformed the rest were惠 宜 苏打 水and雪碧, better known in the West as the Great Value bottled water (a brand of Wal - Mart) and the drink Sprite, which scientists believe could have components that have the same effect on ALDH that taurine .This does not mean you should spend now to take Sprite with tequila, pisco , vodka , white wine and Fernet , as well as the ingredients vary around the world, scientists clarified that there is still enough to investigate , for example replicate the experiment with people , which is already being planned .