Asus rolls out 16-inch G60 gaming laptop
June 26th, 2009
Asus has launched the G60, a 16-inch gaming laptop, reports Engadget. The attractive paint on the back of this laptop makes it look like some sci-fi movie gadget. At the first glance, the device looks similar to its predecessor, the G50.
The feature that renders the G60 noticeable is its 16-inch widescreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Moreover, it is powered by the Intel Core2 Quad processor. The 4GB DDR3 RAM and up to 1TB of storage space from the dual hard drives gives it an upper hand over the other laptops.
The GeForce GTX 260M graphics card with 1GB RAM of its own promises to deliver an enhanced performance. The connectivity Read the rest of this story >>
Dell PowerEdge servers meet EPA Energy Star specifications
June 26th, 2009
Powered by Energy Smart architecture, these 11th generation servers offer control and monitoring in real time. Furthermore, the servers employs advanced features like Active Power controller and extensive power characterization to deliver optimum platform-level tradeoffs between consumption of power and performance.
“Dell is committed to helping companies Read the rest of this story >>
LG 55LH95 and LG 55LH93 ultra-slim HDTVs
June 26th, 2009
LG has unveiled two new 55-inch HDTVs dubbed LG 55LH95 and LG 55LH93. The TVs promise to offer a brighter and clearer screen as compared to their leading rivals. These ultra slim TVs claim to lead the market in terms of quality and convenience.
These LED backlit HDTVs incorporate around 3,360 LEDs, which is approximately 7 times more than the others. These LEDs provide a high contrast ratio of 50,00,000:1 via the advanced dimming technology. This technology divides the screen into 240 blocks.
LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company President and CEO, Simon Kang said, “These products were designed specifically to target the high-end segment and offer unmatched quality and design. These new models will change the LED LCD TV market landscape Read the rest of this story >>
Sony Ericsson launches T715 classic slider phone, VH310 Bluetooth Headset
June 26th, 2009
Sony Ericsson has introduced a new slider phone called the Sony Ericsson T715 that permits its customers to remain connected without compromising on the features or design. The T715, an ultra solid slider phone offers a large keypad and font size which allows getting the most out of your SMS, MMS or email management. It helps to keep the customers structured in an innate way with its elegant desktop feature. Special animation and notes helps stay updated with all the birthdays, appointments and global events coming up. Records of the earlier call history and messages can be assessed quickly.
The turbo 3G network connection provides a hassle-free immediate internet browsing and the huge 2.2” screen shows the website brilliantly in day Read the rest of this story >>
Nvidia Tegra to power netbooks after Zune HD
June 26th, 2009
Nvidia has revealed its plans to launch a netbook powered by Tegra chip, says Slashgear. The Tegra chip has only been used with Zune HD until now. A prototype of this netbook featuring 8.9-inch screen is currently on display. This prototype was built by Mobinnova.
This netbook consumes only 150mW of energy and is said to support a resolution of 720p. The company remains silent about the specs of this notebook. However, the prototype is said to include Wi-Fi, 3G data radio and webcam. Although the prototype runs on Windows CE operating system, the original product may incorporate Google’s Android.
Nvidia claims that the incorporation Read the rest of this story >>
Transcend 7″ PF730 digital photo frame launched in India
June 26th, 2009
Photo viewing has been more fun after the introduction of the digital photo frames. The newest entrant in this arena is the striking new 7-inch PF730 digital photo frame from Transcend. This stylish device consists of several constructive functions that add further convenience to digital lifestyle and also displays pictures radiantly.
Transcend’s digital photo frame PF730 has a tenderly contoured shape with an effortless yet graceful enclosure, making it an ideal addition to any bedroom, living room and office décor. Besides its satisfying appearance, the digital photo frame is incredibly skilled at displaying pictures. With Transenced’s PF730 it’s easy to view JPEG images of any digital camera efficiently.
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Asus Eee keyboard to launch in August
June 26th, 2009
Asus is all set to launch the Eee keyboard at the end of August, reports Engadget. This PC-in-a-keyboard had made its debut at the CES, this year. This sort-of weird keyboard is said to be a controllable media center designed for home use.
Well, this keyboard is highly portable and is said to perform various tasks efficiently. It can also stream high definition video files and store them on the 32GB SSD. A wide-band HDMI standard allows users to view the streamed videos on a LCD TV or any external monitor. The 5-inch touchscreen assists in connecting the Internet via Wi-Fi connectivity. Users can also send and receive e-mails, shop online and access all Read the rest of this story >>
Lenovo IdeaPad S12 now shipping in US
June 25th, 2009
Lenovo has started shipping its IdeaPad S12 notebook PC in the US, reports Electronista. This 12-inch notebook PC comes with a 1280 x 800 resolution display along with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU and an HDMI port.
Later this summer, the notebook PC will also offer NVIDIA’s Ion chipset. Thus, the notebook will be able to provide 1080p HD video and 3D video processing capabilities.
The currently shipping versions of the S12 notebook PCs feature an integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics processor. Moreover, it also bundles up full-size keyboards and six-cell lithium ion battery. The integrated 160GB hard drive is preloaded with Windows XP OS. Read the rest of this story >>
Gateway NV series notebooks with enhanced functionality
June 25th, 2009
Gateway has launched its new NV series of notebooks, a fusion of the latest notebook technologies and an affordable price. The series includes two notebooks dubbed Gateway NV5214u and Gateway NV5807u. Along with multitasking capabilities, these notebooks support processors and graphics from both Intel and AMD.
The only difference between the two models is that the NV5214u comes with AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-64 Dual Core Processor and AMD RS780MN Chipset, while the NV5807u comes with Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 processor and Mobile Intel GM459 Express Chipset. The gateway NV series notebooks feature a 15.6-inch LED-backlit TFT widescreen display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. To complement the picture quality these notebooks include Read the rest of this story >>
Sandisk 32GB SDHC memory card exceeds Class 10 standards
June 25th, 2009
With 32GB capacity, this memory card offers ample of space for storage, thereby enabling DSLR camera users benefit from their camera’s loaded features. It also provides 30 Mb/s read and write speeds.
“The market for entry to mid-level DSLR cameras is growing, and SDHC is becoming the de-facto card format for these devices,” said Susan Park, director, retail product marketing, SanDisk. “Our card’s 32GB of storage and up to 30MB/s read & write speeds enable DSLR users to shoot without worrying about storage or speed limitations. SanDisk Extreme SDHC cards provide consumers with a more enjoyable user experience, letting Read the rest of this story >>
Police gear
So you always wanted to grow up to be a cop and always wanted to wear all the cool police gear?? Then you might want to check out the 511 Shorts and also some other cool stuff you might definitely want to shop. This particular item is a pair of 511 Tactical shorts which is specially designed to carry bulky items and to remain durable. This special purpose-built short has a double fabric in the seat and thirty-six bartacks at stress points for superior strength. Along with all this you have amazing offers like free shipping, free return shipping and you also get a free hat!!
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Scanners that can see through your clothes!
Monday, January 14, 2008
YawpBox!
Check out YawpBox which is a brand new video uploading site that I have seen in a long time. Has some entertaining content that you will definitely love since there are challenges that are issued by the hosts, Lex and Terry, and the challenges are very generic. There are a few interesting challenges like recreating movie scenes.
The Lex and Terry challenge is a "homework assignment" that users can participate in and make use of their talent. Some of the categories in the past included:
- Yawp Extreme: Do The Most Extreme Thing & You Can Get On TV!
- Put Me on YawpBox TV! Do Whatever You Can To Be A Star
There are lots more that you can check out which I am sure you will love them after watching them. I saw a few and I didn’t even realize that a couple of hours had passed. Some are just hilarious.
The challenges that are issue are the real entertainment. Every week they create a topic and a challenge that is open to anyone. It can be something like reenacting a favorite movie scene and filming it. You just follow the guidelines and share it. Some of the things the average person comes up with are amazing.
LG's PRADA KE850
LG’s PRADA KE850 is now out which is LG’s new touch screen technology which has a fancy silver leather case and earphones as well. The PRADA phone by LG also comes with a QWERTY keyboard which acts as an additional option when inputting text.
The Prada KE850 weighs 85g, is 12mm thick which is a bit thicker than the Apple iPhone and boasts an extra wide LCD for all that touchy-feely goodness. The screen offers a decent resolution of 400 x 240 pixels widescreen and the in-built 2MP camera can record video at 30fps. There’s no doubt it’s pretty but it’s not 3G and has no Internet capabilities which is fine for those that don’t want the world crammed into a single device.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Salon Grafix
There was a time week when I had no time to wash my hair because I had so much of pending work and assignments and project to work on. That was the time I really wanted something like the dry shampoo that is used just by spraying it on your hair and then you just have to brush it out.
I remember this other instance where I was stuck at the airport and my flight was delayed due to bad weather. I had to really wash my hair because it was a real mess. That was the time where I wished I had some shampoo with me. Salon Grafix is now at our rescue at such situations because it has a color match formula for blondes, brunettes, the black shades and the silver shades. You will find that it brushes out very easily that leaves your hair clean and shiny.
Salon Grafix could be sprayed quickly and it easily cleans and revitalizes your hair. The best part is that it does all this without the help of water. This is something that will definitely help frequent travelers. It’s definitely a great idea to give Salon Grafix a shot if you are trying for a new look!!
Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse
So, are you a hardcore PC gamer?? You will definitely love this Sidewinder mouse from Microsoft which has a resolution of up to 2000dpi and interchangeable teflon feet for a smoother glide.
With this mouse you can even switch the cursor speeds in any game with three adjustable buttons on the top, insert small weights into the body of the mouse to alter momentum, and reprogram all the buttons. As far as wired and wireless mice are concerned, gamers tend to prefer wired mice over wireless, as the response time is quicker. But Microsoft has acknowledged that wired mice can be cumbersome, by adding a cable-stay in the form of a weighted box that renders the wire unnoticeable.
You might even find your mouse-mat feels less spacious once you use one of these on it. You might feel rather unusual at first, but you'll soon adapt to the shape and button action.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Your Complete Prescription Eyeglasses
Looking for prescription eyeglasses? This Great Discovery: www.ZenniOptical.com will definitely help you with very affordable eyeglasses. A stylish pair of prescription glasses is something you will definitely find here along with an awesome collection of frames that you will definitely like. You can find all kinds of frames like single vision lens, sun sensor (potochromic) lens, tinted sunglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens.
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
Amazon Kindle!!
Check this out!! The whole new Amazon kindle which allows you to carry hundreds of titles in this little Amazon kindle instead of carrying all the pages that you need for the same information that is contained in the kindle!
The very luxurious carbon fibre made Gorilla Tube iPhone case by Gorilla Cases arrived us last week from Berlin. We’ve now had a good look at the case itself, first impressions have been quite impressive so far. We’ll have a full review of the Gorilla Tube shortly, for now check out our quick gallery.
Full gallery after the jump…
The video below from the BBC shows you some of the electric, eco-friendly cars from a competition / project recently run by the UK government to encourage automakers to get more creative in thinking about low carbon emissions. Eight car making groups have won a £25 million prize from the government to fund the next generation of greener, cleaner cars.
Just a few days later than we had anticipated due to a few problems encountered by the iPhone Dev Team but ultrasn0w has finally been released. The latest iPhone OS 3.0 unlocking tool for iPhone 3G which was originally known as yellowsn0w has now been renamed as ultrasn0w.
It is very simple to use, in fact you don’t need to download it from a computer, all you need to do is have your iPhone 3G jailbroken using Pwnage Tool or redsn0w so that you can have access to apps from Cydia, from there simply search for ultrasn0w.
Just heads up to all PC users that the iPhone Dev Team’s latest release of redsn0w is compatible with Mac OS X and PC. Redsn0w has very similar functionality to Quickpwn, it will jailbreak firmware OS 3.0 running on first and second generation iPhone, iPhone 3G, first and second generation iPod Touch but not iPhone 3GS.
If you’re a PC user and haven’t been able to use Pwnage Tool for jailbreaking your device due to its Mac OS X specificity then redsn0w is definitely worth having a look at as it essentially provides the same outcome. For full details, check out our full guide.
You may call it the G2 or the HTC Magic, the new T-Mobile myTouch 3G is essentially the US T-Mobile equivalent of Vodafone HTC Magic which have here in the UK. The specs are largely similar too, the T-Mobile myTouch features a 3.2-inch HVGA touch-screen display and virtual keyboard.
The myTouch also features a 3.2-megapixel camera, a music player with a pre-installed 4GB microSD memory card, and enhanced video capabilities to make it easy for users to record and share pictures and videos, whether via e-mail, MMS or one-click upload to sites such as YouTube and Picasa.
Today is the first day of Wimbledon 2009! Here are two completely free official Wimbledon 2009 applications that will allow you to stay updated with the latest news and results on your iPhone or Android device while you’re on the go.
Brought to you by IBM, all the news which will be featured within the apps will be done by IBM’s Wimbledon scouts, live starting from today!
Are you the type of computer user who doesn’t really get up to much typing and instead use your computer mainly for entertainment purposes? If that is you, then you might be interested in this new wireless keyboard by Cideko that’s aimed at the so-called media keyboards niche.
While there isn’t yet any official info with regards to specs or pricing, it looks from the pictures a rather small keyboard set. What’s special is that the new Cideko wireless media keyboard also sports a mouse that you can operate in mid air, Cideko are quite good at making odd things happen.
Here’s a bit of geeky PC fun for you all this Monday morning. This particular modder had a rather different approach to case mods and decided to apply more creativity and build this “log computer”. All the gut components of a PC have been fitted into this wooden log which has been carved especially for it.
The finish looks elegant and is a fantastic piece of carpentry. Might I say, this log computer case mod is unlikely to overheat with so much open space! Check out the full gallery after the jump…
New GE Digital Camera E1250TW. Latest digital camera to come out from GE.
I bet you were expecting something like the Sony or Samsung digital camera, but certainly not GE but you read right GE has a new digital camera named E1250TW. This new GE digital camera features a 28mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom,12.2-megapixel resolution,3-inch LCD is touch sensitive.
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ViewSonic begins shipping their All-in-One PC the VPC100. Save space with the new PC from ViewSonic.
You can now get your hands on the ViewSonic VPC100 all-in-one PC. It is being shipped for the price of $599.00 (429.97€). For that price you will get the 18.5-inch LCD with a 1366×768 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio, four USB 2.0 ports, 1GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive, and a 4-in-1 card reader.
Making bowling more realistic with the Bowling Ball Peripheral from Nintendo Wii. Could this be the most dangerous Wii accessory?
I think we all remember the Wii controller incident back in 2006 where Wii owners damages their furniture,or even going to the point of damaging their precious TV´s all because they wanted to play Nintendo´s Bowling game. I don´t think it surprises anyone to hear that CTA Digital is not responsible for any damages caused to ones home or to ones loved ones.
This does not smell good, when one is angry because your losing the emotions can get the best of you. What you have to do in order to use this Wii accessory is open it up place your Wii remote inside and then then stick your fingers into the three holes, just like a real bowling ball has.
Take a look at the 16 GB Buffalo Thumbkey flash drives. They are still mini but now more powerful.
Aren´t they a cut little thing? The Buffalo Thumbkey flash drives are tiny but now more powerful since you can now get them in 16 GB if you need that much space. Your Netbook,UMPC, or standard notebook will thank you for giving it the perfect companion.
Areas in Bangladesh that are prone to Natural Disasters will now receive alerts through their cell phones.
I think this is a wonderful Idea, being able to alert people of a coming Natural Disaster as fast a message on their cell phone. Since there are more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers in an areas where there are around 162 million people.
Lenovo Thinkpad goes Official. Get the updated version of the ThinkPad T400.
I think we all remember the Lenovo Thinkpad. Lenovo now actually goes official but with a little plus on the side. If you decide to get this Thinkpad you will get it with a $271 instant savings – 15% off coupon, Nice!
S-ATA being sampled by Samsung at it is being aimed at the Netbook world. New Mini cards for you Notebook, min0PCI Express size.
Samsung always has something under their sleeves, this time its a mini card that is aimed at the notebook world. This Mini Card features a 3Gb/s interface and is not going to tale up that much space since it is 80% smaller than a 2.5 Inch hard drive. It has another use, you can also use it on printers that support that format, if you want to.
Find out Tekken 6 official release date and take a look in the special Tekken 6 Pack with some special extra´s.
If you just can´t get enough of Tekken then this special pack might just interest you. As you can see in the image above, you get the game, of course. But you also get the Tekken book and the controller.
Luxury music systems for your music pleasure. New F-Series compact luxury mini Hi-Fi Music System by Denon.
If music systems are your thing then you might want to take a look at the F-Series. It is a compact luxury mini Hi-Fi System Denon has made for us to enjoy. Lets get down to business, this music system features a DRA-F107 amplifier with FM/AM radio tuner,plays MP3 and WMA audio files stored on an USB memory stick via its USB port in the front panel.
Need to store your photos? Here is the Kodak Easyshare S730 Digital Photo Frame. You can store up to 8,000 pictures.
Love Taking Pictures? So do I. If you love taking pictures you are going to need somewhere to store them and be able to show them off without having to turn on you laptop. Try the Kodak EasyShare S730 Digital Photo Frame.
Protect the environment with the help of Eco mugs
This post is less about gadgets and more bout ecology and earth protection.
Every day 4 million cups of coffee are served in Styrofoam or paper cups and end up in landfills across the US. Even paper cups may seem biodegradable, but the conventional coating on hot cups prevents them from even being compostable.
Reports show that only 5 % of the plastic in the world is recycled, and styrofoam takes 200 years to decompose.
It is the time to do something and stop the Styrofoam and paper cup use in your office.
The eco mugs could be the solution for a better environment.
What is Eco-Mug?
It is a large 15oz lead-free original ecomug imprinted using toxic free inks. It protects environment and you can branded with your logo.
Ecomugs are an economical solution for disposable coffee cups and water bottles in your office
Se in the image below what garbage does to nature.
The price of ecomugs
Right now you buy one mug and get one for free. The price for on is $15.95 and they are available at Ecomugs.com.
VW Golf and car games
If you like VW Golf and car games (virtual or real) you will be glad to know that ahead of the UK launch of the new Golf GTI on May 22, Volkswagen has constructed a Scalextric track on an epic scale inside a hangar to lend armchair enthusiasts the chance to race the new hot hatch online and against the clock.
On GTI Project website you will be guided to the virtual workshops of the GTI Project and the track itself. Also you can play with the virtual Golf GTI on the track and if your best lap is under 40 seconds you can submit your name and email address and you will be entered into a draw to win a GTI for 3 months. The prize is for UK residents only and the vehicle should only be used within the UK.
Of course you can learn more about the new Golf GTI, from its new 2.0-litre TSI engine to the advanced six-speed DSG gearbox, colours, trims and performance information. In addition you can order a brochure or even book a test drive.
Ecomarathon
Shell launched a competition called Ecomarathon (Eco-marathon).
Ecomarathon is about driving technology innovation for improved energy efficiency. The Shell Eco-marathon challenges students around the world to design, build, and test vehicles that travel further using less energy. See this video for more details
A little history
The Shell Eco-marathon began in 1939 at a Shell research laboratory in the U.S. as a friendly wager between scientists to see who could get the most miles per gallon from their vehicles. From these humble origins, the organized competition for fuel economy evolved and moved to Europe. The Shell Eco-marathon in its current form began in 1985 in France, attracting thousands of young engineers and scientists from 20 European countries. The Shell Eco-marathon Americas was first held at the California Speedway in 2007.
Rules
The vehicles may use one of the following fuel or energy types:
- Shell Unleaded 95 (EU) / Shell Plus 89 (US) Petrol/Gasoline
- Shell Diesel
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Shell Gas To Liquid (100% GTL)
- Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (100% FAME)
- Ethanol E100 (100% Ethanol)
- Hydrogen
- Solar
The complete list of rules can be found on Shell website. So if you know how to build fuel saving gadgets this competition may be good for you.
The new 2.9cm slimmest Samsung 40” with free Blu-Ray disc player
Samsung has released the ultra slim LCD TVs with 40” or 46” screen sizes and with a free Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-ray Disc Player.
To see the models click here because I will present only the Samsung UE40B7020W LED HD Ready 1080p Digital Television, 40 Inch and BD-P4600 Blu-ray Disc player today.
Samsung UE40B7020W LED HD Ready 1080p Digital Television, 40 Inch Key Features:
- Screen Size 40"
- Integrated Tuner: Analogue & Freeview
- Audio: SRS Trusurround HD
- 24p (Frames Per Second)
- Picture Resolution: 1920×1080
This gorgeous ultra slim 40” LCD TV is just 2.9cm thick and boasts LED backlighting, generating the most vivid and rich colours that are crystal clear without any blurring.
And then there’s Medi@2.0 technology, turning the television into a multimedia entertainment hub. Relaxing in front of the telly will never be the same again!
From Internet TV to USB2.0, this TV will quickly become the centre of your home entertainment and information needs. Enjoy the convenience of using your TV to access online content such as Yahoo!, Flickr and soon even YouTube – all at the push of a button. And why not utilise those side mounted USB ports and share your holiday photos with family and friends?
The UE40B7020W is also DNLA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible. This enables you to access your photos, music and movies from a compatible device – such as your PC – across your home network. For instance, you could play your friends the latest MP3 track you’ve just downloaded, even though your computer is upstairs in the spare bedroom.
Thanks to 4 HDMI sockets you can connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish boxes into the 3 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders and laptops.
The 1080p Full HD Engine guarantees that when connected to a compatible Blu-ray player you see the film just as the director intended. Clever Motion Plus 100Hz makes for smoother images without judder – great if you like your sports fast moving. SRS TruSurround HD produces an immersive and atmospheric surround sound effect that places you in the centre of the action. Supplied with a table-top stand.
This television is ‘high definition ready’ which means it has the ability to display high definition signals with the addition of a separate HD receiver. HD broadcasts are at a much higher resolution than regular analogue or digital broadcasts and have greatly enhanced picture quality. The level of detail is astonishing with clearer, sharper and more vibrant images.
Pricing gad availability info
The Samsung UE40B7020W LED HD Ready 1080p Digital Television, 40 Inch with a free Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-ray Disc Player (worth £279.00) cost £1,694 and is available at Johnlewis.com.
Create your world
Sony has a new website for the PSP enthusiasts where you can create your PSP world an win prizes.
I have seen this in the New Exclusive PSP advert but for now I haven’t find what prizes will be offered.
The site is still in beta phase but you can build your world by uploading photos from your computer or by using theirs.
Here is the world I’ve created.
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The Samsung HMX-H106 Full HD Camcorder is the worlds first with 64GB SSD and is now available to pre-order courtesy of the internets procurer of fine goods Amazon. Not content with having a reasonably large SSD to play with, the Samsung HMX-H106 is also full HD so you have plenty of space to store those high density video and image files.
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The Amazon Kindle DX is a new king-size version of the ever popular Amazon Kindle. Weighing in with a hefty 9.7-inch screen, this is definitely one for the broad-sheet newspaper crowd and those who have huge text-books they want to read on the Kindle.
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The HyperMac External Battery. If for whatever reason you need your Mac to be turned on for 32 hours straight then this is for you. Be warned though, the thing looks like an aluminium brick and is just as portable.
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The Luxeed L5 keyboard is light at your geeky fingertips. Literally. Watch in amazement and wonder (for a good 5 minutes at least), at all the color changes as your fingers dance along the keyboard carrying out your mundane office tasks.
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The Palm EOS (or Pixie, or Castle, or Mini-Pre, or…you get the drift) was little more than a rumour a few hours ago but now it’s all over the internet like a Paris Hilton bedroom video. Billed as the pre-runner to the upcoming Palm Pre (sort of like Silver Surfer to Galactus), the Palm EOS handset is the successor in it’s own right to the Centro.
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If you’re into cutesy gadgets then the LEGO iMac G4 Junior is for you. As the name suggest, it is a miniature version of the Apple Mac G4 and is built from Lego. What more could you want?
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The Samsung SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 Camcorders are both billed as ergonomic camcorders and feature Samsung’s attractive ‘Touch of Color’ design style and Active Angle Lens. On the technical front, they are both gifted 10x optical zoom, Hyper Image Stabilization and a 230,000-dot, swivelling 2.7-inch wide LCD screen.
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Learn something new time. Today’s topic is the Floating Water Bridge. That’s right folks, a bridge made out of water. We were baffled also until we saw the video below. We wouldn’t recommend trying to walk on the Floating Water Bridge unless you’re a very pure hearted person like a certain someone around 2000 years ago…
Now we have the car that CAN NOT BE crashed!!!
Written on Thursday, February 28, 2008 by Gemini
London: German automobile manufacturer BMW has installed the Active Cruise Control system in its 5 and 6 Series cars, which automatically stops the vehicle to avert an accident without having to use the breaks.
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Candy that fights tooth decay??? I must be joking!!
Written on Thursday, February 21, 2008 by Gemini
Researchers create an innovative treat; appeasing a sweet tooth while attacking bacteria that cause dental decay
Researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) hope that they have created a tooth-friendly lollipop just as appealing as any other. Dentistry professor and microbiologist Wenyuan Shi discovered an ingredient from licorice roots that combats a main bacterium that causes tooth decay; and this ingredient is now infused and available in a sugar-free, orange-flavoured, bacteria-killing lollipop.
The licorice root extract in his lollipop can effectively kill Streptococcus mutans, a common bacterium that could release harmful cavity-causing acids. “Only 15 milligrams of licorice powder per lollipop eliminates 99.9 per cent of this bacteria in the mouth within five to 10 minutes,” Shi said.
Before the growth of cavities, harmful bacteria in the mouth produce acids that create holes in the outermost layer of the teeth. “Streptococcus mutans is one of the more virulent cavity-causing bacteria, and the licorice root extract specifically kills only the harmful bacteria in the mouth, not other beneficial bacteria,” said Aria Eshraghi, a microbiology graduate student who worked with Shi in the past. Since the inception of the project, it has not been easy for Shi and his researchers to meet the stringent expectations of this project, wherein they have tried to use medical rather than surgical approaches to combat tooth decay.
The lollipops had to not only please consumers, but also garner positive feedback from many other groups such as clinical trials and research staff, Shi said. There are reasons why the special licorice root is extracted and pulverised into a lollipop. The lollipop form gives fewer chances for consumers to choke, so it is better than a candy or gum form. Also, for candy or gum, the ingredient could only be released briefly, making them less effective than the longer-lasting lollipop, Shi said.
“One thing I definitely find interesting is the approach they are taking to treat cavities. Instead of putting the drug into a pill or a treatment from the dentist, they put it into a lollipop, which makes it appealing to children and adults,” Eshraghi said. Shi’s lollipop was originally targeted to special needs people who have trouble brushing their teeth, said Dr Maxwell Anderson, president and CEO of C3 Jian, the company that sells the lollipop online.But clinical trials revealed positive testing results from schoolchildren and the elderly.According to data from US’ Centres for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health, young children and the elderly are the most susceptible to cavities, Anderson said.
“I think the technology is simply awesome. It is also very nice to see that (companies) have taken an interest,” Eshraghi said. The gradual public attention he and his research have been receiving is only the start, Shi believes.He sees his lollipop as part of a trend toward medicined dentistry, which means less surgical approaches to dental problems, he said.The lollipop is now available online for anyone to buy at C3 Jian’s Web site: www.c3-jian.com.Within the next year, Shi thinks that they could be in medical stores. “We do find it is a very rewarding experience; it can actually benefit society,” Shi said. “The project is a rewarding experience in terms of working in a big industry.”
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Smart pill box that reminds patients to take medication!
Written on Sunday, February 17, 2008 by Gemini
Failure to follow the regimen not only leads to likely death of that patient, but fosters the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of the disease. “The problem is, how do you get people to take this complex regimen,” says Manish Bhardwaj, a doctoral student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science who works at MIT’s (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Microsystems Technology Laboratories. After a year of hard work, Bhardwaj and a team of collaborators think they may have found the answer. It’s a high-tech solution in a simple, inexpensive and easy-to-use -package.
Doctors and public health services can then get complete data on compliance, patient by patient, in almost real time, instead of having to wait until the end of the six-month treatment.“How do you know if pills are getting to the patients or if patients are taking them? Today, there’s no good way of doing this,” Bhardwaj says. “If people fail to take all their pills, it can lead to the development of resistant strains, which can then be spread by that noncompliant patient. The people they infect have no chance.”
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Tradional sticky notes turn digital with RFID tags
Written on Monday, February 11, 2008 by Gemini
Indian inventor creates sticky notes with RFID tags that can not only SMS you your reminders, but can also help you locate books and key-chains from around your home!!!
Imagine you scribbled a sticky note about an upcoming doctor’s appointment. You place the note on your home desktop computer, only to forget about the appointment. But guess what? The note reminds you about your appointment via a friendly text message on your mobile phone.
Indeed, such technology will soon be possible, thanks to Pranav Mistry, an alumnus of IIT-Bombay.
Sticky notes are one of the most ubiquitous and convenient items in our daily lives. By simply scribbling and sticking them on a surface, they help us manage our ‘to-do’ lists and capture short reminders or information that we may need in the near future. But with our lives going digital, pen and paper are fast losing their place of importance.
“I love sticky notes,” says Mistry, a graduate student at the US-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab. “They are handy and quick. But I wanted them to be active, remind me of my appointments, and help me manage my world better; so I just made them a little smart.” Mistry, who hails from Palanpur in Gujarat, is the inventor of ‘Quickies’ – intelligent sticky notes that can be digitally searched, located, and can send reminders and messages.
The goal of Quickies is to bring one of the most useful inventions of the 20th century – the sticky note – into the digital age, says Mistry. Quickies connect remotely to a computer, collaborate seamlessly, and update you via various sources, such as sending an SMS on your mobile phone.
How does it work?
The program is also smart. For example, in a scenario where a note was written about an appointment, it updates the user’s calendar and also reminds him of the scheduled appointment via an SMS on his mobile phone. The Quickies can also be used as location tags for items such as books. “One of the most interesting features is ‘findability’. At the back of each of the Quickies is a unique RFID tag, which makes it possible to locate them in the house or office,” Mistry says.
But wouldn’t the Quickies be rendered useless without the digital pen? Not so. “The core innovation that drives ‘Quickies’ lies in the algorithms and intelligence,” Mistry says. “Although there are many digital pens which can be used with the technology, a small scanner would eliminate their need, and a normal pen could be used in that setup. Just to let you know, we have a version where you don’t need to be near a computer.”
And what would the cost be?
“At present, the system costs us around $75 (Rs 3,000), although that can be cut by half,” he says.
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Business intelligence market trends and expert forecasts for 2008
Written on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 by Gemini
(By Jeff Kelly, TechTarget)
The business intelligence market underwent some major changes in 2007: A slew of big-time acquisitions altered the vendor landscape dramatically; Microsoft claimed it was "changing the economics" of BI; and one city police department even used BI to fight crime. Here, the TechTarget experts make sense of all the recent BI market action and predict what 2008 holds so you can better plan for the New Year.
William McKnight
Senior vice president of information management at East Hanover, New Jersey-based consulting firm Conversion Services International
- As organizations round out their technology stack, most will chiefly consider business intelligence (BI) offerings from one of the mega-vendors already in their shop, such as SAP, Microsoft, IBM and Oracle.
- Mastering master data in the operational environment will become a needed part of information management, starting in Fortune companies.
- The value proposition for MDM/CDI will become clearer as organizations begin using it to address problems with customers, products, parts, and other "lists" they struggle with having too many of and having too little data integrity with.
- Operational BI will continue to grow.
John Hagerty
Vice president and research fellow at Boston-based advisory firm AMR Research
- Analytic applications will significantly increase in prominence. Historically, most of the attention in this market sector has focused on BI tools. Buyers increasingly demand information delivered to business users in the context of their role and job function within the organization.
- Recent mergers and acquisitions will further force the standardization issue.
- BI and PM will go pervasive. It's no longer an option to report and analyze metrics in isolation.
Wayne Eckerson and Cindi Howson
Director of research for The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI), and founder of BIScorecard.com
- As BI becomes more pervasive and is deployed on an inter-enterprise basis, vendors who currently offer only per-user pricing will also offer per-server pricing.
- Near-real-time dashboards will be in demand. Users want fresher data faster to gain insight into core operations and business processes and make faster, better decisions.
- Event-driven analytic platforms come of age, as there are many analytic applications that require real-time monitoring and process execution.
- System and usage monitoring will take precedence. Monitoring capabilities, currently lacking in most BI platforms, will reach show-stopper status as the number of BI users in any given deployment escalates, and as BI becomes mission critical. IT will rely on niche vendors (such as Teleran and Appfluent) that currently provide better monitoring capabili¬ties than many BI vendors.
- Mission-critical infrastructures supporting BI solutions will become much more industrial strength in the next 12 months.
- A majority of enterprise BI customers will deploy BI solutions on clustered servers with failover and disaster recovery host sites.
James Kobielus
Principal analyst of data management at Washington, D.C.-based Current Analysis
- BI is quickly becoming SOA's crown jewel. The past year has seen a rash of headline-grabbing mergers and acquisitions in the BI arena.
- BI is evolving into tailored business analytics. Performance management (PM) is rapidly becoming a key competitive front in the BI wars.
- BI going truly real-time through complex event processing. Complex event processing (CEP) promises business agility through continuous correlation and visualization of multiple event-streams.
- BI tools will be increasingly bundled with data warehouse appliances. More and more data warehouse vendors will pre-integrate BI solutions -- their own and/or those of their partners -- into appliances. Increasingly, data warehouse/BI appliances will be tailored, packaged, and priced for many market segments and deployment scenarios.
- BI goes collaborative. In 2008 and beyond, we expect to see the BI, collaboration, and knowledge management segments converge.
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Blog Dictionary - Blog Bible for your ready reference...
Written on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 by Gemini
While creating / modifying / just reading blogs, you must have come across many terms, which confused you and you were desperate to know what they really mean...
So don't worry... Keeping in mind the great need to have a consolidated list of all the terms used in the blogging industry, I present to you "Blog Dictionary"...
Do not forget to send your comments / suggestions... If you think I have missed any term, please drop in a comment and I would include it!
Happy Reading!!
Autocasting: Automated form of podcasting that allows bloggers and blog readers to generate audio
| Audioblog: A blog where the posts consist mainly of voice recordings sent by mobile phone, sometimes with some short text message added for metadata purposes. (cf. podcasting) |
Blaudience: The audience, or readership, of a blog. | Blath: A math oriented blog. A portmanteau of “math” and “blog”. |
Blog Carnival: A blog article that contains links to other articles covering a specific topic. Most blog carnivals are hosted by a rotating list of frequent contributors to the carnival, and serve to both generate new posts by contributors and highlight new bloggers posting matter in that subject area. | Blistless or B-listless: When a blogger becomes listless or apathetic about posting. It is also
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Blog client: (weblog client) is software to manage (post, edit) blogs from operating system with no need to launch a web browser. A typical blog client has an editor, a spell-checker and a few more options that simplify content creation and editing. | Blogger: Person who runs a blog. Also blogger.com, a popular blog hosting web site. Rarely: weblogger. |
Bloggies: One of the most popular blog awards. | Blog Farm: A website constructed from a group of linked weblogs, typically with the main blog aggregating the total content/acting as a gateway. |
Blog feed: The XML-based file in which the blog hosting software places a machine-readable version of the blog so that it may be “syndicated” for further distribution on the web. Formats such as RSS and Atom are used to structure the XML file. | Blog Hopping: To follow links from one blog entry to another, with related side-trips to various articles, sites, discussion forums, and more. |
Bloglet: A small blog entry, usually one or two sentences long. | Blogoneer: A portmanteau of “blog” and “pioneer”, meaning a person who blogs with an expert or pioneering attitude. |
Blogorrhea: A portmanteau of “blog” and “logorrhea”, meaning excessive and/or incoherent talkativeness in a weblog. | Blogosphere: All blogs, or the blogging community. Also called blogistan or, more rarely, blogspace. |
Blogroll: A list of blogs. A blogger features a list of their favorite blogs in the sidebar of their blog. | Blog site: The web location (URL) of a blog, which may be either a dedicated domain, a sub-domain, or embedded within a web site. |
Blogsite: Sometimes confused with a simple blog or blog site, but a blogsite is a web site which combines blog feeds from a variety of sources, as well as non-blog sources, and adds significant value over the raw blog feeds. | Blogsnob: A person who refuses to respond to comments on their blog from people outside their circle of friends. |
Blogstorm: When a large amount of activity, information and opinion erupts around a particular subject or controversy in the blogosphere, it is sometimes called a blogstorm or blog swarm. | BlogThis: Pioneered by Blogger.com, BlogThis links on a blog allow the reader to automatically generate a blog entry based on the blog entry he/she is reading, and post to their blog. |
Blooger: A blogger who exhibits adolescent tendencies and lacks basic social graces or good manners. A portmanteau of “blog” and “booger.” | Categories: This is a method of organizing blog entries by assigning each entry to a predetermined topic. Each topic (category) will link to a list of entries, all with related content. |
Celeblog: A blog detailing the lives of movie stars, musicians, and other celebrities, much like tabloid magazines. They often feature embarrassing or revealing paparazzi photos. | Comment spam: Like e-mail spam. Robot “spambots” flood a blog with advertising in the form of bogus comments. A serious problem that requires bloggers and blog platforms to have tools to exclude some users or ban some addresses in comments. |
Clix: A person’s circle of online communities | Dark Blog: A non-public blog (e.g. behind a firewall) |
Desktop Blogging Client: An off-line blog management (posting, editing and archiving) tool. | Fisking: To rebut a blog entry in a line-by-line fashion. |
GBCW: The “Good Bye Cruel World” diary is when a Kossack decides that Daily Kos has become too (fill in the blank) or isn’t nearly (fill in the blank) enough for him or her to continue visiting the site. General chaos ensues in the Comments as other Kossacks agree, disagree, and wish the diarist good luck or good riddance. | Instalanche: Sudden and possibly overwhelming increase in traffic to a site after being linked to by the Instapundit. |
Hits: Number of users visited is often referred as hits. (website / blog hits). | HT: “Hat Tip” An acknowledgment of the source where you found the noteworthy item. |
Koufax: An annual quasi-Liberal webblog award. | Kos Kid: A term for any one who posts, or reads regularly, the blog Daily Kos. Also known as “Kwazy Kos Kids” after the eccentric nature of some of the members. |
Lazy Web: Making a suggestion to an internet community in the hopes that someone else will do the work. | Link Love: linking to a site or blog, usually unsolicited, that you like, enjoy, or find useful. |
Linkroll: A list of recently-bookmarked links with brief descriptions, in the sidebar of a blog. | Momosphere: Term to encompass blogs written by mothers. A portmanteau of “mom” and “blogosphere”. |
Natural Blogarithm: Used to describe the vibe or rhythm of the blogging community. A portmanteau of blog and natural logarithm. | PENUS (Potentially Exciting News Under Scrutiny): Use this when you have something big that you can’t wait to show to the blogosphere. |
Permalink (Permanent link : The unique URL of a single post. Use this when you want to link to a post
| Phlog: Type of blog utilising the Gopher protocol instead of HTTP. |
Ping: The alert in the TrackBack system that notifies the original poster of a blog post when someone else writes an entry concerning the original post. | Podcasting: Contraction of “iPod” and “broadcasting” (but not for iPods only). Posting audio and video material on a blog and its RSS feed, for digital players. |
Post: An entry written and published to a blog. | RSS: Really Simple Syndication is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. |
RSS aggregator: Software or online service allowing a blogger to read an RSS feed, especially the latest posts on their favourite blogs. Also called a reader or feedreader. | RSS feed: The file containing a blog’s latest posts. It is read by an RSS aggregator/reader and shows at once when a blog has been updated. It may contain only the title of the post, the title plus the first few lines of a post, or the entire post. |
Scribosphere: Term to encompass blogs written by professional and aspiring screenwriters. A portmanteau of “scribe” and “blogosphere”. | Shart: An acronym; Stubborn, Hostile And Resentful Troll, the most feared kind. A blog that falls victim to such a troll is said to have been “sharted”. A blogger who vandalises their own page for sympathy is said to have sharted
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Shocklog: Weblogs to produce shocking discussions by posting various shocking content. | Spam blog: A blog which is composed of spam. A Spam blog or “any blog whose creator doesn’t add any written value.” |
Slashdotted: The Slashdot effect can hit blogs or other website, and is caused by a major website (usually Slashdot, but also Digg, Metafilter, Boing Boing, Instapundit and others) sending huge amounts of temporary traffic that often slow down the server. | Subscribe: The term used when a blogs feed is added to a feed reader like Bloglines or Google. Some blogging platforms have internal subscriptions, this allows readers to receive notification when there are new posts in a blog. |
Svithe: A spiritually themed post on a blog not normally focused on spiritual matters. | Template: Templates, used on the “back end” of a blog that work together to handle information and present it on a blog. |
Theme: CSS based code that when applied to the templates will result in visual element changes to the
| TrackBack: A system that allows a blogger to see who has seen the original post and has written another entry concerning it. The system works by sending a ‘ping’ between the blogs, and therefore providing the alert. |
| Troll: A commenter whose sole purpose is to attack the views expressed on a blog and incite a flamewar, for example, a liberal going to a conservative blog, or vice versa. The word trolling means literally ‘to fish’, ie. when the troll fishes for a clashback from the blog writer and/or pro commenters. | Vloggers: Those who share streaming or downloaded video content on the web often engage in voraging, scouring search engines and obscure websites to present a curated collection of videos that usually fall within a set theme or editorial perspective. |
| Vlog: A video blog; a vlogger is a video blogger (e.g. someone who records himself interviewing people of a certain field). | Vorage: A marriage between the words forage and video defined as “The act of foraging for video on the internet and sharing it with others.” |
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Submit your sites to the top-most web directory of the world wide web
Written on Monday, January 28, 2008 by Gemini
According to Wikipedia, a web directory is: "A directory on the World Wide Web. It specializes in linking to other web sites and categorizing those links." Having said that, there are many web (i.e. online) directories available on the Internet. Some are dedicated to one topic/category, while some are generic. So what differentiates one directory from other?? It is the list of sites that go under each category, that is of utmost importance. It shows how credible this directory is.
Site-Sift is not just another web directory. It is a directory with a style, it's the top web directory. Some categories like News, Science, and Reference have a host of excellent sites which provide rich information on that topic. The user can also add his/her own site to a particular category by following a very simple process. The user can as well suggest his/her own category, and after approval it would be instantly added to this directory. It also offers a unique functionality - Site Sift Listings. This easy to install & use script is meant for those techies who want to run their own directory. You may also access the valuable content on search engine optimization (SEO), web design, programming, etc. on the forums.
Site-sift has been there since 2004 and have established such a credibility that makes it stand ahead of its competition. I would strongly suggest everyone to visit it and add their sites in appropriate categories.
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Now we have a Phone with a Screen that Folds!!!
Written on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 by Gemini
The 5-inch display of Polymer Vision’s ‘Readius’ is the world’s first that folds out when the user wants to read news, blogs or email and folds back together so that the device can fit into a pocket.Polymer Vision, spun out of Philips, whetted the appetite of gadget fans more than two years ago when it showed off a prototype. Now, the gadget is in production and will go head-to-head with Apple’s iPhone and Amazon’s ebook reader Kindle when it hits stores mid-2008.“You get the large display of e-reading, the super battery life of e-reading, and the high-end connectivity ... and the form factor and weight of a mobile phone,” Karl McGoldrick, chief executive of Polymer Vision, said. “We are taking e-reading and bringing it to the mobile phone.” He would not say how much the Readius would cost, but said it would be comparable to a high-end mobile phone.
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How about WEARING a GSM mobile phone on your WRIST!
Written on Monday, January 14, 2008 by Gemini
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Vertu Ascent Ti (Rating 7 / 10)
Written on Friday, January 11, 2008 by Gemini
Vertu, the makers of premium luxury handsets, recently launched the Ascent Ti in India.
Features:
- The 'Ti' is indicative of its high performance titanium body, which is supported by leather, sapphire crystal and ceramic.
- The device is equipped with a 3-megapixel camera with auto focus shutter, and boasts of the ‘Vertu Fortress’ feature that allows for remote synchronisation of a user’s contacts and calender to a Vertu server.
- This is the first 3G Vertu phone that works anywhere in the world.
- And yes, this phone is definitely not meant for those making their decision based on the price; but in case you are curious, the device retails at Rs 3,26,000.
- For more information, visit www.vertu.com
My rating: 7 out of 10
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Dedicated service for answers to crucial questions about taking care
Written on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 by Gemini
- Care Information
- Care Search
- Care Discussion
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Sony Ericsson W910i (Rating: 8.5 / 10)
Written on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 by Gemini
Sony Ericsson recently launched its latest slider phone in the Walkman series, the W910i, in Indian markets for Rs 19,000 in two colours - red and black.
Features:
- Wide 2.36-inch screen with 256k colours and a resolution of 320x240 pixels.
- 40MB of built-in memory, and can be expanded with the packaged 2GB Memory Stick Micro card.
- Equipped with a 2-megapixel camera, the phone boasts of an auto-rotating display, which adjusts your display’s orientation according to how you hold the phone.
- Proprietary Shake Control technology, which lets the user control his media player by flicking the W910i one way or the other, and also play games.
- SenseMe feature which groups songs according to their tempo, creating custom playlists for different moods.
- The 3G phone boasts of Bluetooth, A2DP, FM Radio and a talk time of up to nine hours.
I am giving a rating of 8.5 out of 10 to this phone. Share your opinions here (comment on this post), and help other users to choose the right phone!
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New Scientific Trick to find out if your Girl is under Depression
Written on Sunday, January 06, 2008 by Gemini
Can’t smell the roses? Maybe you are depressed. Smell too much like a rose yourself? Maybe you’ve got the same problem...
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It's Official Now - Indians used nanotechnology 2,000 years ago
Written on Tuesday, January 01, 2008 by Gemini
Visakhapatnam: Indian craftsmen and artisans used nanotechnology extensively about 2000 years ago to make weapons and long lasting cave paintings, a Nobel laureate of Chemistry said here.
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Revolutionary Research - Did Graham Bell steal idea for the telephone?
Written on Saturday, December 29, 2007 by Gemini
Boston: A new book claims to have definitive evidence of a long-suspected technological crime - that American inventor Alexander Graham Bell stole ideas for the telephone from a rival, Elisha Gray.
In The Telephone Gambit: Chasing Alexander Graham Bell's Secret, journalist Seth Shulman argues that Bell - aided by aggressive lawyers and a corrupt patent examiner - got an improper peek at patent documents Gray had filed, and that Bell was erroneously credited with filing first.
Shulman believes the smoking gun is Bell's lab notebook, which was restricted by his family until 1976, and later digitised and made available. The notebook details the false starts Bell encountered as he tried transmitting sound electromagnetically over a wire. Then, after a 12-day gap in 1876 - when Bell went to Washington to sort out patent questions about his work – he suddenly began trying another method, which was the one that proved successful.
As Bell described that new approach, he sketched a diagram of a person speaking into a device. Gray's patents, which describe a similar technique, feature a very similar diagram. Shulman's book, due out in January, recounts other elements that have piqued researchers' suspicions.
For instance, Bell's transmitter design appears hastily written in the margin of his patent; Bell was nervous about demonstrating his device with Gray present; he also resisted testifying in an 1878 lawsuit probing this question; and Bell, as if ashamed, quickly distanced himself from the telephone monopoly bearing his name.
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Now Scientists have developed Bots for babies!!!
Written on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 by Gemini
Scientists have built robots that take care of mobility limitations in toddlers with special needs, helping them with their mental and social development.
Babies driving robots. Sounds fururistic, but it is actually the focus research being conducted at US’ University of Delaware that could have significant impact on the cognitive development of infants with special needs.
Two researchers – James Galloway, associate professor of physical therapy, and Sunil Agrawal, a professor of mechanical engineering – outfitted kid-sized robots to provide mobility to children who are unable to fully explore the world on their own.
The work is important because much of infant development – both of the brain and behaviour – emerges from the thousands of experiences each day that arise as babies independently move and explore their world. Infants with Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism and other disorders can have mobility limitations that disconnect them from the exploration that their peers enjoy.
“Currently, children are not offered power mobility, such as wheelchairs until they are 5-6 years of age, or older,” Galloway said. “This delay in mobility is particularly disturbing when you consider the rapid brain development during infancy.” When a baby starts crawling and walking, everything changes for everyone involved. “Now consider the negative impact of a half decade of immobility for an infant with already delayed development,” Galloway said.
“Given the need, you would think that the barriers to providing power mobility must be insurmountable. In fact, the primary barrier is safety.” Therapists and parents fear a young child in a power wheelchair might mistakenly go the wrong way, end up in a roadway and get hit by a car, he said. And therefore, a baby robot…
“Our first prototype mobile robot, called the UD1, was designed with smart technology that addresses each of these safety issues so that infants have the opportunity to be a part of the real world environment,” Agrawal said. The tiny robot is ringed with sensors that can determine the obstacle-free roaming space, and will either allow infants to bump obstacles or will take control from the infant and drive around the obstacle itself.
The next prototype, UD2, will build on the current technology to provide additional control to a parent, teacher or other supervising adult. “In this way, we can bind technology and human need together to remove barriers for movement in the environment,” Agrawal said. Galloway said no one had ever tried using robots with babies – early experiments show that seven-month-olds can learn to operate the simple joystick controls – and he is passionate about the possible benefits to children with special needs of even younger ages.
“Infants with limited mobility play in one location while their peers or siblings go off on distant adventures all over the room or playground,” Galloway said. “With the robot, they become the centre of attention because their classmates want to try it.” “We predict that this increased social interaction alone will provide an important boost in their cognitive development,” he added.
Agrawal – a robotics expert who had been developing a fleet of small, rounded robots that could work as a unit through a wireless network – first approached Galloway with the idea. “When I saw his little robots, it was easy to envision a baby driving one,” Galloway said. Initial jitters were calmed by the first test run of the UD1 at the UD Early Learning Centre. “It was a relief when we saw that the children quickly grasped the use of the joystick,” Agrawal said. “If they had just sat there or cried, it would have been back to the drawing board. But over time, we have seen them increase their time with the robot and the amount of distance they cover.
”The project will now move on to a second generation with more than one robot. The researchers believe the study will also expand the understanding of young infants’ learning capacity. They believe the training, robot design and new technology derived from the project will provide the foundation for the first generation of safe, smart vehicles for infants born with mobility impairments. They want the UD1 to be light enough for moms to stow in a car trunk, and robust enough for babies to use in the home, yard and playground, and maybe even the beach.
Researcher James Galloway can be reached at jacgallo@udel.edu, while Sunil Agrawal can be contacted at agrawal@me.udel.edu
It's Shocking! Record-busting scorpion was bigger than man
Written on Thursday, November 22, 2007 by Gemini
Paris: This was a bug you couldn’t swat and definitely couldn’t step on. British and German researchers reported Wednesday that they had discovered the giant fossilised claw of an ancient sea scorpion that, hundreds of millions of years ago, would have been over 8 feet long - much taller than the average man, and almost as long as a car.
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Quick test for deadly disease - Chikungunya - developed by the Indians!
Written on Monday, November 12, 2007 by Gemini
Thiruvananthapuram: An outbreak of the chikungunya virus in Kerala has prompted researchers to develop a new diagnostic test to distinguish chikungunya from dengue viruses.
The kit works as early as the second day of symptoms, whereas conventional tests can only detect antibodies a week after infection.Distinguishing between the two diseases is difficult as both have initial symptoms of fever and joint pains, and both are spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
The test uses polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods that rapidly produce thousands of copies of a gene. It contains two sets of gene probes – one common to all four types of dengue, and another specific to chikungunya. This is the first test that detects dengue and chikungunya viruses at once, say scientists at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB).
The scientists tested 120 patients’ blood samples and accurately picked out four cases of dengue and the remaining chikungunya cases, says Easwaran Sreekumar, a researcher at RGCB’s Department of Molecular Microbiology.
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Now wear your battery on your sleeve!
Written on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 by Gemini
Imagine being able to use electronic devices by simply plugging them in to your clothing. If some scientists in Australia have their way, that’s just what you’ll be doing in the future.
--- Picture: An illustration of the Flexible Integrated Energy Device (FIED) showing the flexible batteries ---
Researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) are developing a new technology called the ‘Flexible Integrated Energy Device’ (FIED) that could have a range of applications, from military to medical.
Principal research scientist with CSIRO’s Energy Technology Division, Dr Adam Best, said the technology would be incorporated into a piece of clothing and would comprise three components: Advanced, conductive fabrics as part of the battery; a vibration energy harvesting device; and a rectifier/power management system to power electronic equipment.“It will look like an ordinary garment, but will have extraordinary capabilities,” Best said. “As the person wearing the garment moves, the vibrations they create can be harvested and channelled into recharging the battery or powering plug-in electronic device or devices.”
“We have combined the areas of energy harvesting, energy storage and advanced fibre development to create the integrated battery technology,” he added. The device will be used to store and provide energy over a continuous period of time. It can be charged by plugging into an electrical power point or through vibration energy harvesting.
“This kind of technology has important applications for soldiers in the field and could mean they no longer need to carry heavy batteries,” Dr Best said. “Essentially, they’d be wearing the battery,” he said. There are a range of other civilian applications for the FIED, including communication devices such as radios and mobile phones, small electronic devices including MP3 players, and sports wear.
The researchers say it could also be used in medical devices such as vital sign monitoring systems.
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Best in class Hemorrhoids treatment products review site launched!
Written on Friday, November 02, 2007 by Gemini
Google defines Hemorrhoids as: these are naturally occurring veins in the anal area that may become enlarged and produce pain, swelling or bleeding. For many patients, following a high fiber diet, drinking more fluids and other simple measures are all that is required to relieve symptoms. Widening of the veins in the anus causing itchy discomfort, pain, and bleeding. When hemorrhoids bleed it may be confused with bleeding due to other causes such as colon cancer! It is estimated that more than 10.4 million people in the Now one must be worried about where to find most reliable information / guides on Hemorrhoids treatment. Naturally Internet. But Internet would provide you millions of search results which will take you ages to scroll through and boil down to the most reliable products. So you should turn on to an expert and there is no better expert in Hemorrhoids Treatment than TrustSource.org! This incredible site has reviews of best-in-class products for Hemorrhoids treatment. Note than the products listed on TrustSource have been rigorously evaluated for the claims they make. It also provides with their own customer reviews and ranking. The motive of all this exercise is to make it easy for you, "the consumer" to view which product gives the best all around benefits for your health and the best overall value.
MSI GT628 Gaming Notebook
MSI GT628
A lot of people like gaming notebooks, especially when they simply do not have enough space to use a regular desktop personal computer. Although most notebooks designed for gaming are not as strong as the regular computer, they are still popular due to this size aspect. It also goes without saying that playing while in a different place than home is also an advantage. Now the problem with most gaming notebooks stands in the fact that we are talking about expensive machines that usually do not have a long battery life.
Everything might change with the new GT628 by MSI. This is because the new gaming notebook will include a promise of offering more performance thanks to the new nVidia video card included, the GTS 160 M GPU. This card comes with 1 GB of included DDR3 RAM, which is quite something. Now this high performance that comes from the GPU will allow your gaming notebook to basically decode all HD video easily, with no CPU stress. There is also the possibility of including a Blu-Ray drive if you want to. This is aimed towards taking advantage of the included high definition capabilities. As you might expect, the MSI GT628 also includes Wi-Fi, webcam, the processor is an Intel Centrion 2, the LCD is of 15.4 inches and the hard disk included offers a storage space of 320 GB. The gaming notebook will appear in stores around April and we still do not know the price tag. We will probably find out then.
Tags: Gaming Gadgets, laptop, MSI, notebook
Scope Node Mouse - A Really Weird Mouse
Elecom Scope Node Mouse
We have sen a lot of weird mouse designs but this one does seem to be one of the weirdest. It is manufactured by Elecom and it comes with a manufacturer guarantee that says you would use it “like you’re holding a pen”. Well, that does seem strange enough but still, talking about the actual mouse, it is a laser based one with a sensor of 1600 DPI. What is different is the fact that this sensor is not placed in the center. It is closer to the top part of the mouse, just as the tip is with a pen. This is why Elecom says it is more precise. While this is not really tested yet, we have to also mention the scroll wheel. As you can see it is really different and this might actually be clever due to placement. The only downside is that the mouse (real name Scope Node M-SN1UL) is just available in Japan. You can surely buy one online though.
A Really Small Computer - Fit-PC2
Fit-PC2
The new Fit-PC2 by CompuLab is currently the world’s smallest personal computer and this is basically a huge thing in an age when we all look for portability and basically small gadgets. Just imagine the fact that this personal computer is actually smaller than a simple, regular CD. This unit does not need a fan as it is made out of aluminum and to make everything even better, it is also really noiseless. If you decide to purchase the Fit-PC2 you will get a personal computer that features a 1.6 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM memory. The hard disk used is SATA and you will also get LAN and WLAN included. Combine this with 6 useful USB ports and you have a great computer for its size.
The power consumption that the FIT-PC2 shows is very low and this is a reality in both Linux and Windows XP operating environments. The weight of the unit is merely 370 grams and this includes the hard disk. You can even control the PC via a remote control. This is quite an interesting, tiny and efficient computer.
Dell Adamo Appears
Dell Adamo Notebook
Dell might have a great baby here in the new Dell Adamo, which is finally going to be available after a long wait for many enthusiasts. This new notebook really looks very well and the design is pretty impressive when we stay and look in the past at previous Dell gadgets. We are talking about a new brand by the company, one that wants to be really attractive in terms of designs. According to the manufacturer, the entire Adamo line is created in order to draw people into personal computing. While it is a little far fetched to say that personal computing is boring (as Dell claims), we can not neglect the fact that the company did a great job here.
Dell says that this will be the thinnest notebook yet and MacBook Air enthusiasts might want to make the switch to Windows now. The Adamo comes with a chassis that is made out of just 1 aluminum piece and features a backlit keyboard and a display that is really hi-fi. The notebook also features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and you can even get mobile broadband if you want to. The colors available are Pearl and Onyx and the price tag starts at $1,999. You will pay a lot but the Dell Adamo really lives up to the price tag.
Spalding iHoop Speakers
Spalding iHoop Speakers
I love playing basketball and this is probably why this gadget is really appealing for me. A lot of people play while listening to music. It is usually hip hop music. While I personally enjoy heavy metal while playing basketball, this is not relevant at all. Most of us will use a portable stereo or something similar in order to listen to music while playing basketball. Well, Spalding says that it is not really right and has created the Spalding iHoop Speakers. We are basically talking about a basketball hoop that also includes an iPod dock. You can connect any iPod device or even other MP3 players. This interesting “gadget” is licensed by Apple in an official matter and it is certified. Any iPod that has a 30 pin port is compatible. You will connect your favorite media player and then you can immediately play music while you play basketball.
The Spalding iHoop Speakers come with 30 Watts and we are talking about a 2.1 stereo system. The speakers are actually mounted at the average level of your ear so sound performance should be really entertaining. To make everything even better, there is also a subwoofer that you might find really great. You can feel the beat as you reach for the rim for your favorite high flying slam dunk. Well, leaving dreams aside (as most poeple can not really slam) the Spalding iHoop Speakers is really interesting.
Source: Spalding.com
Hot Gadgets
Microsoft Releases All-Terrain Mice
Topic: Hot Gadgets
Let's be honest; the track pads on most netbooks suck, and they're a real pain in the butt to use for any significant length of time. That's why portable USB mice are one of the almost-necessary peripherals that comes with any netbook purchase. Unfortunately, wireless mice have their own issues, and it can be a pain to find a surface that they work well on.
That's why Microsoft has unveiled their new series of BlueTrack Technology wireless mice. BlueTrack is a technology that works on optical and laser mice in order to let them work on surfaces that would normally be troublesome. When your mouse has BlueTrack, it will work on granite, carpet, pillows, or even your own belly. I've done it.
Read morePosted on Tue, 19 May 2009 11:20:00 CDT | by Robert Evans
Xbox/Zune Portable Gaming Device on the Way?
Topic: Hot Gadgets
The picture above is a rendering from T3.com of what has been dubbed the xYz. This is the latest rumor out about the June Zune release, and it comes from the generally reliable Team Xbox. They claim that an anonymous-but-reliable source told them that the xYz will be a gaming device "unlike anything on the market today".
This new device is supposed to bridge the gap between the Xbox and the Zune. It will be a gaming platform that is Internet-capable and can also play and store media. The source also stated that the device's name has not been decided yet, and that the xYz will not have phone functionality. It will be a touchscreen device with a WVGA screen and "hardware features not found on any handheld on the market."
Read morePosted on Fri, 15 May 2009 13:25:00 CDT | by Robert Evans
Asus Eee Keyboard-PC Coming Next Month!
Topic: Hot Gadgets
Something new is coming to the world in June. The
The rumored specs are very impressive (as rumored specs often are), Engadget has it on good authority that the Asus Keyboard will pack 32GB SSD, 802.11n,
Posted on Thu, 14 May 2009 14:40:00 CDT | by Robert Evans
Sprint MiFi to Compete with Verizon.
Topic: Hot Gadgets
Novatell's MiFi 2200 is the prettiest girl at school, and all the silly boys are fighting over her. Sprint just announced that they will also be selling the MiFi 2200 intelligent mobile hotspot for $149.99 before a $50 mail in rebate. The device will allow users to connect their laptops or other WiFi enabled devices to the Sprint 3G network.
There are no physical differences between the Sprint MiFi disk and the Verizon one, but both companies offer different plans. Sprint has a $60 mobile broadband only plan, which gives users 5 GB per month and 5 cents per mb over. You can also pay $150 a month to get the mobile broadband plan, and Sprint's 'Simply Everything' unlimited 3G phone Internet plan. Verizon's plan is $40 a month for 250mb and 10 cents per mb over. They also have a $60 dollar plan that is identical to Sprint's plan.
Read morePosted on Wed, 13 May 2009 12:15:00 CDT | by Robert Evans
LeapFrog Introduces PDA for Kids.
Topic: Hot Gadgets
PDA's of all sorts are more common today than ever before. Whether it's a palm pilot or a smartphone, increasing numbers of people are finding a need for the on-the-go computing and storage capabilities that a PDA offers. LeapFrog, an educational product developer, realized that where there are fancy new
They commissioned a study from Harris Interactive called "Save Your PDA", which interviewed parents about how their children acted around their PDA devices. The results were as fascinating as they were hilarious; 32% of parents reported children changing their settings, and 23% reported them smearing the keypad or screen with food. 51% reported their children placing calls (16% of them to 911), and 9% said that their children dropped their phones in the garbage at least once.
Read morePosted on Mon, 11 May 2009 08:10:00 CDT | by Robert Evans
Will Students Love the Kindle?
Topic: Hot Gadgets
College students are a huge cash cow. Any time a bunch of inexperienced kids get together with thousands of dollars of their parent's or the government's money, retailers start to get excited. One of the biggest college-student related industries is the textbook market. American college students spend close to 10 billion dollars a year on criminally overpriced textbooks. Anyone who can tap into that has a chance to suckle hundreds of millions of dollars into their greedy throats.
That was obviously Amazon's dream when they came up with the Kindle DX. The DX has a big 9.7 inch screen, which was intended to make it easier to read full-size textbooks or newspapers. It can highlight and bookmark passages, look up words, or annotate text with notes from the student. The three major textbook publishers, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and John Wiley & Sons, have all signed up already to offer books on the Kindle DX.
Read morePosted on Fri, 8 May 2009 11:50:00 CDT | by Robert Evans
Star Trek Communicator VOIP Handset
Topic: Hot Gadgets
The Star Trek USB Communicator Internet Phone is a replica of the communicator used by the crew of the Enterprise in the original show. The device has a built-in microphone and earphone for talking online. Read more
Posted on Thu, 7 May 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Livescribe Announces Pencasts.
Topic: Hot Gadgets
This afternoon, another social media networking tool was born. Following in the footsteps of blogs, podcasts, and twitter, the pencast is another way for people to expose their ideas to the world at large. Livescribe, makers of the Pulse smartpen, have just released a new tool that can be used to upload notes, drawings, and audio recordings made with their smartpens to the Internet.
Users will need to upload their files to the Livescribe Community page, but they can then link their 'pencasts' anywhere they want. Artists can share new sketches the moment they finish, and writers who don't want to lug around their netbooks can transfer their handwritten notes to the internet with ease.
Read morePosted on Tue, 5 May 2009 12:25:00 CDT | by Robert Evans
Cartoons for Zunes!
Topic: Hot Gadgets
Zune owners, you've got another ally in the war against boredom. Worktank, an advertising agency, has started production on a new animated comedy series designed as downloadable content for the Zune media player. The show is called 'City Council 3050', and it is supposed to be based on a futuristic local government.
The shows look will be based on local C-SPAN city council meetings, and it will feature a cast of characters that run the gamut from mundane busybodies to robots to little green aliens. 'City Council' is being billed as a satire of government at all levels, and we can expect to see plenty of thinly veiled allusions to current political events throughout the series.
Read morePosted on Mon, 4 May 2009 02:30:00 CDT | by Robert Evans
Tonium PaceMaker DJ on Sale on Amazon
Topic: Hot Gadgets
The Tonium PaceMaker gadget comes from Sweden, where lots of great music is coming from these days; just think of Mando Diao.
The Pacemaker is a 60GB portable media player that features full professional DJ capabilities. Imagine two turntables, a mixer and an entire record collection contained in a device that fits into your pocket.
Pacemaker’s two independent audio channels let you play two tracks side by side. Beatmatching is easily done by the click of a button, with a full set of professional audio effects and a crossfader consumers now have unlimited creative influence over their music.
Instead of simply listening to music and playlists, you can now completely interact with your music and share the spotlight of any social gathering where music is played or performed. Read more
Posted on Mon, 4 May 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Amazon to Debut New Kindle 3 Gadget.
Topic: Hot Gadgets
This Wednesday, at Pace University, Amazon will unveil the next new product in their line-up. This comes as a big surprise, as Amazon just revealed the Kindle 2 to the world back in February, but confirms the rumor we reported earlier today.
We've got no details on the new gizmo as of yet, but considering the fact that Amazon is partnering with the New York Times to make it, means it is most likely a big-screen media reader. Newspaper companies are hemorrhaging money right now, and I'm sure the idea of a paper-sized print reader is very appealing to them. It could be a way to get consumers to start paying for their newspapers again. Customers would just have to subscribe to the paper, and it would be 'delivered' to their reader every morning.
Read moreJune 24th, 2009 by ketyung
Here comes a quick and easy way to unlock your iPhone 3G that runs the firmware 3.0. By simply plugging in this SIM unlock card into your iPhone 3G, you’ll then be freely using other network SIM cards in your iPhone 3G.
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June 24th, 2009 by ketyung
Homage is an expensive toy which its creator got inspired from many cartoons for its creation. This toy comes in metallic finish, and it’s capable of transforming from a humanoid robot to a jet plane.
Posted in Funny, Robotic, Shop Online, Toy, art | 2 Comments »
June 24th, 2009 by ketyung
The Conny Q3 Sports is a ball-shaped video game console that is designed to play like the Nintendo Wii for Sports gaming. The Conny Q3 is made in the mainland of China, and it’s definitely priced much lower than the Wii, costs only $99 USD with five games included, while the Wii costs around $250.
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June 24th, 2009 by ketyung
Wild Charge allows your gadgets to be wirelessly charged on the WildCharger pad, provided the gadgets are wearing a special skin specially made for the wireless charging purpose. Now WildCharge has released the wire-free skin for iPhone and iPod Touch. Having your Apple gadgets wearing this wirefree skin allows them to be wirelessly charged on the WildCharge charging pad.
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June 24th, 2009 by ketyung
The Samsung mini-card SSD will come in a mini-PCI Express (PCIe) form factor that comes complete with a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface. It is just about 20% of the size of a standard 2.5-inch hard disk drive, making it perfect for netbooks with limited space or some other small gadgets including ruggedized handheld and mobile devices.
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June 23rd, 2009 by ketyung
Samsung has unveiled their LD220 USB monitor, which is claimed to be the first USB monitor specially designed for notebook. According to what we have posted before, this shouldn’t be the first USB monitor made by Samsung. Samsung had even unveiled their 19-inch USB monitor, CX940UX, as early as in 2007.
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June 23rd, 2009 by ketyung
We all know that Solid State drives (SSDs) are faster and more durable alternative of HDDs and likely to make HDDs obsolete one day. But the British developer, DataSlide claim they have found a faster and more efficient alternative, called the Hard Rectangular Drives (HRD).
June 23rd, 2009 by ketyung
Various USB cooling gadgets will surface during summer, and they are definitely welcomed by geeks who wanna keep cool in front of the computers. It’s another USB cooling fan but pretends to be a packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC).
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June 23rd, 2009 by ketyung
The Ultrasn0w can unlock both iPhone 2G and 3G models. The dev team should have started working on a version for unlocking the iPhone 3G S, but no clear indication when it’s likely to be ready.
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June 22nd, 2009 by ketyung
T-Mobile has announced their second Google Android-powered handset, the myTouch 3G. The myTouch 3G comes equipped with a 3.2 inch touchscreen that has a resolution of 480×320, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and supports various connectivities including WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE and of course 3G.
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