LG Optimus 2X: World’s First Tegra 2 Phone

LG just announced the LG Optimus 2X which is not only the world’s first Tegra 2 powered phone, but also an Android Phone- gotta love it.

The dual core processor should make gaming, browsing, apps and everything in between ultra fast and smooth. LG is claiming the clock speed is 1GHz, but I fully expect folks rooting their devices to get a lot more mileage if the Optimus 2X root method comes along quickly.
Running on Android 2.2 you can expect the Optimus 2X to have a 4-inch screen, front (1.3MP) and rear facing (8MP) cameras, 8GB memory, 1,500 mAh battery, HDMI mirroring (WHAT?), and 1080p video.
If by HDMI mirroring they mean you can actually play WHATEVER is on your phone onto whatever HD screen you’re connected… wow. Android lovers with HDMI output have been dying for this feature.
Unfortunately you won’t get it with the Optimus Z, at least any time soon, if you’re in America. The phone launches in Korea in January followed by Europe and Asia.
LG CEO said, “LG Optimus 2X is proof of LG’s commitment to high-end smartphones in 2011." Let’s hope he illustrates that at CES 2011 in January with some announcements in the United States!

Full Press Release -

LG LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST AND FASTEST DUAL-CORE SMARTPHONE
LG Optimus 2X with Tegra 2 Offers Top Multimedia Features for a Better User Experience
SEOUL, Dec. 16, 2010 — LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled the LG Optimus 2X, the world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor. Along with more powerful multimedia features, the LG Optimus 2X’s high-performance Tegra 2 processor makes for faster, smoother web browsing and applications and lets users multitask with virtually no screen lag.
"Dual-core technology is the next leap forward in mobile technology so this is no small achievement to be the first to offer a smartphone utilizing this technology," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO and President of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "With unique features such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) mirroring and exceptional graphics performance, the LG Optimus 2X is proof of LG’s commitment to high-end smartphones in 2011."
Developed by graphics processor powerhouse NVIDIA?, the dual-core Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip found in the LG Optimus 2X runs at a clock speed of 1GHz and boasts low power consumption and high performance for playing video and audio. Users will experience faster web browsing and smoother gameplay compared with single-core processors running at the same speed as well as instantaneous touch response and seamless multitasking between applications.
The LG Optimus 2X offers 1080p HD video playback and recording with HDMI mirroring that expands content on external displays to full HD quality. The LG Optimus 2X can connect wirelessly to any DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible digital device such as HD TVs for a console-like gaming experience taking full advantage of the phone’s HDMI mirroring, accelerometer and gyro sensor. The smartphone also includes both rear- and front-facing cameras, microSD memory expandability, Micro-USB port and a hefty 1500mAh battery.
The LG Optimus 2X will be available in Korea next month with countries in Europe and Asia to follow. The phone will initially be released with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). The upgrade schedule will be announced in local markets in due course.
Key specifications:
 1Ghz Dual-core Processor (NVIDIA Tegra 2)
 4-inch WVGA screen
 8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD)
 1,500 mAh battery
 8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera
 HDMI mirroring
 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback and recording

Thor - Official Trailer 2011

Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, Thor, which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It's while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

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Take Me Home Tonight

As the summer of 1988 winds down, three friends on the verge of adulthood attend an out-of-control party in celebration of their last night of unbridled youth. Starring Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler and Teresa Palmer, Take Me Home Tonight is a raunchy, romantic and ultimately touching blast from the past set to an awesome soundtrack of timeless rock and hip-hop hits. Recent MIT grad Matt Franklin (Topher Grace) should be working for a Fortune 500 company and starting his upward climb to full-fledged yuppie-hood. Instead, the directionless 23-year-old confounds family and friends by taking a part-time job behind the counter of a video store at the Sherman Oaks Galleria. But Matt's silent protest against maturity comes to a screeching halt once his unrequited high school crush, Tori Frederking (Teresa Palmer), walks into the store. When she invites him to an epic, end-of-summer party, Matt thinks he finally might have a chance with the girl of his dreams. With his cynical twin sister Wendy (Anna Faris) and best friend Barry (Dan Fogler), Matt embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime evening. From stealing a car to a marriage proposal to an indescribable, no-holds-barred dance-off, these friends share experiences that will change the course of their lives on one unforgettable night in the Go-Go '80s.

The Tree of Life (2011) HD Official Trailer - Brad Pitt

The Tree of Life is an upcoming American film written and directed by Terrence Malick starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn.

PLOT : The story centers around a family with three boys in the 1950s. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence.

CAST:
Brad Pitt as Mr. O'Brien
Sean Penn as Adult Jack
Kari Matchett as Jack's Ex
Joanna Going as Jack's Wife
Jackson Hurst as Uncle Roy
Jessica Chastain as Mrs. O'Brien
Fiona Shaw as Grandmother
Crystal Mantecon as Elisa
Tamara Jolaine as Mrs. Stone
Hunter McCracken as Young Jack
Dustin Allen as George Walsh

Time Magazine: 2010 Man of the Year Mark Zuckerberg

Time magazine has named Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg 2010 Person of the Year.Managing Editor Richard Stengel made the announcement live on TODAY Wednesday.

He said: “It’s something that is transforming the way we live our lives every day. It’s social engineering, changing the way we relate to each other. He’s very affable, he’s in the moment, he’s quick-witted. He has this thing when he gets on camera and becomes suddenly shy.”

The 26-year-old is the second youngest person to be given the honor. The youngest was Charles Lindbergh, who was only 25 when he was Time magazine’s very first Man of the Year back in 1927.

Runner-ups were the Tea Party, Julian Assange from WikiLeaks, Hamid Karzai, leader of Afghanistan, and the Chilean miners.

According to Time, the nod went to Zuckerberg because he “created a system of exchanging information that has become both indispensable and sometimes a little frightening. It has changed our lives in ways that are both innovative and even optimistic.”