Capture panoramic video with your iPhone

Panoramic videos might be one of the most amazing things I’ve seen in quite a long time. It essentially allows users to shoot everything within visible range in its surroundings in a continuous horizontal loop. Once the video is posted up onto YouTube or other similar sites, users can actually interact with the video with their mouse pointers.
Originally only available for DSLRS, this technology will soon be possible on your iPhone.
Meet the GoPano micro (pictured above), designed by Pittsburgh inventors at EyeSee360. The device essentially attaches to the iPhone’s lens with the help of a specially built case. Once the device is in secured, all users have to do is hit “record” and everything will be shot in full panoramic perspective. GoPano is currently still a project looking for funding.

Users can alternatively turn to the Dot (pictured above) by Korgeto, another Panoramic attachment that fastens to the iPhone’s lens similar to the GoPano. Unlike its counterpart however, a Dot-equipped phone must be held in a horizontal orientation during shooting (as seen in the photo below), meaning that users can’t really preview what’s being shot until after. While it might seem disadvantageous, it does have its benefits as well since it allows users to place their phones on a flat surface for hands-free operation.

The Dot is slated to be available by August, retailing for roughly $98 (approx Php 4,250) but is available for preorders. The GoPano micro is targeted at $80 (Php 3,470) with no announced release date yet.

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Arma 2 goes free; penny pinchers rejoice

Arma 2, Bohemia Interactive’s military simulation masterpiece is heading to the free-ninetynine space. Players will now be able to download the game and play with their homies for free with a few caveats – namely no single-player campaign, user mods and HD gaming, which we’re assuming is support for higher resolutions. Everything else from the game will survive the free transition, including access to dozens of weapons and vehicles, free dedicated servers and realistic gameplay. There’s no firm date yet, but the deets on Bohemia’s page say that it’s coming June 2011, so it won’t be long now.
[Thanks for the tip, Carlo!]
Source: Bohemia Interactive

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ASUS outs ROG branded Vulcan ANC Gaming Headset, we want it bad

Asus’ ROG brand is all about making stuff for gamers to help them win. The ROG Vulcan ANC (active noise cancellation) headset certainly fits the bill, as this fiery red headphones has everything gamers need.

It features active noise cancellation, memory foam to keep you comfy during those late-night gaming sessions, excellent sound quality, a detachable boom mike if you don’t feel talking smack about anyone in your game and a cable that detaches automatically so you don’t accidentally turn it into a enormous paperweight.

No word on prices and availability, but an Asus exec told us that it would be priced competitively, so we’re thinking something along the 140-180 dollar range.

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