BioShock Infinite : Heavy Hitters Trailers 1 & 2 Released (videos)
Irrational Games has released a series of new videos that will provide an inside look into some of the harder bad guys you will come across in their upcoming BioShock Infinite game which is expected to launch in October 2012. The new video shows a glimpse of a “clockwork terminator” style big hitter within BioShock Infinite called the motorizied patriot. Looks like a good game, I own the 1st 2 games so I will probably end up getting this one also. But, if Diablo 3 comes out then I will be spending quite a bit of time with that.
Heavy Hitters 1
“In this second episode of our Heavy Hitter series, we go back to the very first enemy most fans saw in the BioShock Infinite announcement trailer: the powerful, gigantic yet agile Handyman. Man? Machine? Hand model? “
Heavy Hitters 2
Handyman Image
Robotic Motorized Patriot Image
GBIC Modules Serve the Need for Speed In Data Transfers
Image by Asim Bijarani
Most computer users aren’t familiar with the inner workings of their computers, much in the same way they wouldn’t be familiar with the technology found in a microwave oven or cell phone. The fact that these devices work when called upon is really all that matters. However, in the realm of computer networking, if not utilizing the best components, a computer won’t live up to its full potential. This is where GBIC modules play an important role.
GBIC stands for gigabit interface converter. This particular component is available in a variety of forms which work within specific network system configurations. Although the model and brand might vary, the function of all GBIC modules is essentially the same: to increase the transfer speed of data through a computer network. This might not matter for an individual user, but for a company that requires large amounts of data to be transferred instantaneously, the perfect GBIC module can make all the difference.
What GBIC Modules Are For
Breaking them down to their core elements, GBIC modules are designed to act as transceivers in that they convert electric currents into optical signals. Optical signals can also be turned back into electric currents by these modules; this further allows for the transfer of data. The goal of GBIC modules is to make network communications easier. By using upgraded GBIC modules, companies can bypass fully populated switching equipment for a much more streamlined networking system.
The vast majority of basic GBIC modules transfer data at a rate of 1 gigabit per second. Transfer rates can vary between manufacturers. For instance, 2X modules offer the same basic transceiver abilities but at twice the speed.
Opportunity That GBIC Modules Bring
GBIC modules or 2X modules provide the opportunity for an IT programmer to reconfigure fiber links, configure tailored receiver costs, link networking distances, and organize network topologies based on set requirements. While that type of jargon might be beyond the grasp of an average end-user, those IT professionals who make it their business to improve a company’s network systems understand the benefit of finding the right GBIC modules to use.
In many cases, a current computer network can be upgraded by simply swapping out GBIC modules or 2X modules. In fact, when used on a fiber-optic or Ethernet system, these kinds of upgrades can occur without even turning off the computer. This makes GBIC modules an extremely flexible option when it comes to improving the functionality of a network system. The goal is to find the right GBIC modules or 2X modules that will conform to a specific networking operation. Each manufacturer will provide their own lists of system requirements for their makes and models of GBIC modules. Don’t slow down the data!
Fluxlight Inc. – Selling GLC-T modules and Cisco compatible SFP modules since 2004.
Home Automation Is The New Hardware Frontier
Home automation was once an obscure technology niche. Reserved for the homes of techies and the ultra-wealthy, automation was often portrayed in movies as a sinister way by which one could exert control. It had its functions, to be sure, but few people truly considered them or knew what they were.
Those days are now long past, as home automation now stands as the next frontier that large media companies seek to tackle. For example, Comcast, through its Xfinity brand, has recently announced automation packages that provide security, remote monitoring, and cloud-based data assessment in addition to the company’s standard television and cable offerings. Competitors such as AT&T are expected to take similar steps shortly. 
Home automation allows services in a house to be connected and wirelessly controlled. For example, a family who has automated its home can view security footage while they are away, turn lights off remotely, manage appliance outlets with a single control, and even integrate its media center, alarm system, and thermostat into one console.
The amount of potential integration insures that companies from a wide range of industries – media, security, and energy, among others – are seeking to acquire market share in the field. And this sudden burst of competition has spurred a growing number of hardware innovations.
These new hardware products are numerous. We have seen energy monitoring systems that can hang on your living room wall, thermostats that look like tablets, and remote control devices that provide room-by-room breakdowns of a house. And now Vivint Security, one of the most well-established home automation companies, has now begun installing solar panel rooftop units that can coordinate with the thermostat and with the home’s central management system. Once focused purely on the security business, Vivint estimates that most of its installations this year will include additional features.
It is expected that most homes (over 60%) will have security and energy management systems by 2022. Whether that figure is hit or not, we can certainly expect a good number of software and hardware developments in the interim.
Halo Fan Film
Great little Halo video created for only $200. Pretty amazing considering how good it is. The film is called “Halo: The Fallen”. It didn’t take that much money to create, but it probably took a bunch of time.
The film was shot using a Canon T3i and Sigma lens and has been created by an independent group of fans and independent group of artists.
Lamborghini Aventador Rare Supercar
The Lamborghini Aventador J is an awesome car although it doesn’t have a roof, but it does have wind deflectors that used to keep the wind off your face as you face.
The Lamborghini Aventador J is road legal although it would probably be better on the track or the autobahn. The car has a 700bhp V12 engine, but will not include an audio system, navigation or HVAC to reduce weight. It also has composite seats with inserts made from “Carbonskin”.
The Lamborghini Aventador J seems to be a one off with no pricing listed.
