Alistair's Tech Blog Mobile Site Now Available

Google have just released a new feature for Blogger, mobile versions of users blogs. I have chosen to utilize the enhancement to provide readers with an easier way to view my content on the go. Enjoy A.T.B on your mobile device.

Windows 8 UI Demo

Windows 8 is the next major release of the Microsoft Windows operating system. The 'Windows 8' UI is very similar to that of Windows Phone 7 using interactive tiles to represent different programs instead of icons. Titles allow for information to be shown to users without having to open up the program, IE: weather or email.

Sony NGP may retail as 'PS Vita' *UPDATE*

Do you remember Sony's Quad Core handheld gaming console codenamed NGP? Its almost time for E3 2011 and NGP is back in the press, this time with a new name, PS Vita. If this is true, Sony seems to be ditching the 'PSP' branding for something new. Stay tuned for more NGP/PS Vita news.

Update: Sony have filed for the 'PS Vita' trademark in Europe.
Update 2: Sony have officially unveiled PlayStation Vita at E3 2011.

Mac OS X Lion + iOS5 + iCloud = WWDC

Apple's WWDC 2011 (Worldwide Developer Conference) is just around the corner and now thanks this leaked photo (courtesy of AppleInsider) we can confirm that Mac OS X Lion 10.7, iOS5 & iCloud will all be there. Stay tuned for more WWDC.

HTC announces OpenSense SDK & HTCdev - Finally lets you develop for Sense UI

HTC's CEO Peter Chou has been sharing new adventures for the company at Uplinq 2011 including the OpenSense SDK that allows developers to create apps specifically for Sense 3.0 (as seen on HTC Sensation). HTCdev provides a community gateway for Sense developers to access tools that allow for a seamless experience between their apps & HTC's UE (User Environment). Developers will also have access to standard APIs that support 3D Displays and tablet stylus pens. HTC have not confirmed a release date but are taking names for a summer launch.