Yesterday, Mayor Bloomberg visited Boxee’s office and discussed the latest efforts to grow New York City’s technology industry.
See more photos at http://on.nyc.gov/PKpDys or watch the video at http://on.nyc.gov/PKq4bX.
The days of 8-bit Pac-Man are no more.
Today’s generation of video game consoles, with high-definition resolutions of 1080p, boast motion sensing cameras that track your movement (Xbox 360 Kinect) and wireless controllers that serve as virtual ping pong paddles and tennis rackets (PlayStation Move and Wii-mote). Multiplayer online role-playing-games, such as World of Warcraft, provide players with opportunities to partner with others from all over the world in a fight to save their planets. And mobile games, like Angry Birds (with more than 700 million downloads across all platforms), are available anywhere, anytime, for anyone who uses a smartphone.
Industrial Business Advisory Council: Call for Nominations
New York City’s industrial sector is an integral part of the City’s economy that has faced serious challenges in recent decades, but now offers real opportunities for growth and development. We’re now seeking candidates for a new Industrial Business Advisory Council, which will consist of individuals with a variety of expertise pertaining to New York City’s industrial sector. The Council will provide a forum for feedback on the City’s industrial policies and programs, including financing, incentives, regulatory mechanisms, and land use.
Nominations are due by Tuesday, March 20th. Find out more.
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