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Saturday 14 August 2010

Preview of a new prototype Samsung Windows Phone 7

Preview of a new prototype Samsung Windows Phone 7

We can safely say it will rain when we see black clouds gather in the sky. Well, the same applies to smartphones, as it was becoming more and more leaks on Phone devices with Windows 7 lately and the latest is this prototype from Samsung. It knows no more, but the developer has received the aircraft confirmed that this is a prototype - probably intended solely for development purposes. It will take some time before we see a phone with Windows 7 Phone out on the market, so stay tuned. :)

HTC sent out invitations for an event in September on the Desire HD?

HTC sent out invitations for an event in September on the Desire HD?

HTC is finally going to announce the preview Desire HD recently? The Taiwanese company has sent out invitations for an event in London on September 15, alluding to a new phone. Nothing else has been revealed in the invitation, but the specifications of the HTC supposed Desire HD screen includes a 4.3", a 1GHz processor, and 720p video recording.

Oracle sues Google for patent infringement

Oracle sues Google for patent infringement

Oracle is suing Google in court on Android OS. According to Oracle, Google has infringed seven patents, and copyrights related to Java. The firm says that Google has ignored the portfolio of Sun for a while, and had even used some team members Sun Java before Sun Microsystems redeems Oracle last year. Will this affect til Android and its momentum? Hopefully both companies find common ground to resolve this dispute.

The BlackBerry 9670 simulator

The BlackBerry 9670 simulator

The BlackBerry 9670 is not yet officially announced, but if you want an overview of BlackBerry OS 6, you can with the simulator in 9670. Also known as Oxford, the BlackBerry 9670 has a QWERTY keyboard on the Pearl, a 5 megapixel camera and 4GB of internal memory. It was confirmed that it will run on BlackBerry OS 6, but other than that, there is no launch date or price. Purists will say that the BlackBerry has a clamshell design unusual, but it might please those who like change.

DRS ARMOR offers a 10.4 inch X10gx rugged tablet

DRS ARMOR offers a 10.4 inch X10gx rugged tablet

DRS is preparing to release his ARMOR Rugged Tablet X10gx 10.4" to the general public. It has a magnesium alloy chassis strong enough to respond adequately to standard MIL-STD-810G for shock, vibration and temperature extremes. Moreover, thanks to IP67 standard, it is impervious to moisture, dust, sand, pollen, and mud, among others. Under the hood you'll find an Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 1.2GHz Ultra Low-voltage, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB SSD drive up, lithium-ion and hot-swappable Windows 7 Ultimate. Its LED backlit 10.4 "has a resolution of 1024 x 768.
The connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11n, Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth, and Gobi mobile broadband option with GPS 2000, three USB ports, an HDMI output, SD / SDHC, docking connector (old) and a few optional . Concerning security, there is a fingerprint reader, support for encrypted disks and a smart card reader. This unit weighs 2.1kg and will be available from September 15. The price is not known yet.

Dell Streak gets Android 2.1 update in the UK

Dell Streak gets Android 2.1 update in the UK

The British received an update for the Dell Streak, thus moving from Android 1.6 Android 2.1. This update non-final has been confirmed by Dell, and among the changes is an improved virtual keyboard and record 720p video.

Activision Announces Luxury Edition Call of Duty: Black Ops

Activision Announces Luxury Edition Call of Duty: Black Ops

Call of Duty: Black Ops Activision will soon arrive in Prestige Edition on the Xbox 360. You'll find a radio controlled car, a camera that provides the TFT color video and audio to its operator. For fans of the game you will identify a reproduction of non-military vehicle in the trailer of the game multiplayer addition, the Prestige Edition is accompanied by the Black Ops Medal and equipment Avatar Xbox Live exclusive . For owners of the PS3, it will be a PlayStation Home avatar. The Premium Edition will be $149.99.

Mini Bluetooth keyboard EFO

Mini Bluetooth keyboard EFO

The Mini Bluetooth Keyboard is the size of a credit card, and is compatible with the iPad, iPhone or other smartphones that have Bluetooth. The $ 32 price is a promotional price, because it will be $ 40 as soon as the month of September begins. It raises the question - if you want to buy it for use with your touch screen phone, why not buy a phone with a QWERTY keyboard integrated? In this way, it saves you walking around with a prop.

The Rocking Chair converts kinetic energy into electrical energy

The Rocking Chair converts kinetic energy into electrical energy

Designer Shawn Kim has created an innovative rocking chair using recycled materials, and it converts kinetic energy into electrical energy. Stainless steel and carbon fiber, it is not only comfortable but also durable and resistant. An integrated LED lamp will give you a little light above the right shoulder, and two stereo speakers were added to relax by listening to your favorite music.

India will blame Google and Skype after BlackBerry?

India will blame Google and Skype after BlackBerry?

Governments had concerns about the RIM BlackBerry as the UAE Together, India and Indonesia have expressed their discontent about the high level of security service, and they might have to ban the service. Now, the rumor that the Indian government is worried simillaires with Google, Skype and other communications services. The question is: after all the interest that RIM has recently been the object, these governments will also look closely at Google and Skype?

Robot Hand H-Type looks realistic enough to be scary

Robot Hand H-Type looks realistic enough to be scary

Robot Hand is the H-type Squse. This robot has a "bone" removable polycarbonate are covered with a flesh-colored silicone rubber very realistic. The hand is powered by actuators 22 and 16 joints, giving it a certain level of realism in the movements. You can see a video of the H-type below.

The controller Shark SplitFish FragFX for the PS3 coming soon

The controller Shark SplitFish FragFX for the PS3 coming soon

The controller FragFX Shark SplitFish for PS3 allows players to have the pressure sensitivity of an analog stick, while having the aiming accuracy of a mouse. Despite such performance, FragFX Shark is green, because it is powered only by a single AA battery which provides over 50 hours of game sessions and over 500 hours of standby time. Impressive, no?

Philips TVs have integrated Internet access in September

Philips TVs have integrated Internet access in September

Philips has announced it will provide wireless Internet to its next HD TV and also to the existing technology through its Wireless Media Connect. Philips promises that users can access services such as Skype, email, instant messaging, and also online videos. This feature will be available on the next line EcoTV series 7700 and 5700, and the BDP7520 Blu-ray, while HD TV series 5705 and 7705 will be backward compatible with Wireless Media Connect via a software update.

Google Chrome starts To Phone Extension

Google Chrome starts To Phone Extension

Google has launched a cool extension for their browser Google Chrome, Chrome to Phone extension. This extension allows the user to press a button on the browser to instantly send the current web page, card, video, YouTube, phone number or selected text directly on your device Android 2.2 Froyo. The advantages of such a function are obvious, because you can look up directions on Google Maps on your PC desktop, click on Chrome to Phone to send the directions on your phone, and voila. If you're too lazy to copy the phone number of the restaurant that you found on the web, you can do the same thing by highlighting it, and sending it to your phone, where it will be dialed automatically. Watch a video detailing the features below.

Tablet Haptic Axon facilities for OS X

Tablet Haptic Axon facilities for OS X

Apple does not offer a Tablet OS X yet, but Axon Logic has started taking pre-orders for its tablet haptic, which is apparently designed for facilities 'hackintosh' Mac OS X. Although the company officially warned against an OS X installation, because of licensing restrictions, the tablet has been specially designed to be compatible with any OS Darwin, such as the Snow Leopard from Apple, and some versions of OS X The tablet costs $750 and you must buy your own OS, like Windows or OS X, and the company offers accessories such as 3G CDMA card, USB dongle Bluetooth GPS receiver, Bluetooth and more. The specifications of the tablet Haptic include:

    * Touch Screen 10 "1024 x 600 pixels
    * 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor
    * 2GB of RAM
    * Battery 3000mAh
    * USB Ports
    * 3G SIM Slot
    * HDD 320GB
    * Webcam
    * VGA
    * Ethernet
    * Built-in speaker

Friday 13 August 2010

The price of the Norton Ink Adam tablet is announced

The price of the Norton Ink Adam tablet is announced

You thought Adam Concept tablet would eventually evaporate, with all these delayed launch dates? Well, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that he was given a price, including all the different models to suit all budgets. The hardware of Adam is quite impressive: a very readable screen Pixel Qi, inside and outside, and an NVIDIA Tegra 2, which is still very rare in tablets, delivering superior graphics performance when the situation required. This device Android 2.2 should first go through the FCC. The price will be between $399 and $498.

Atari returns in online games?

Atari returns in online games?

Atari was associated with video games when the Atari 2600 was all the rage, but time and circumstances have meant that the firm has been exceeded in this area. Now, the firm looks to the future, and aims to offer classic games such as Centipede online through social networking sites like Facebook. Sounds like a very good idea of patents (licensing) game titles and films (based on games) he has to return to the game.

The Dell Thunder could have a AMOLED

The Dell Thunder could have a AMOLED

You remember the passing of Thunder Dell smartphone that has covered this morning? It seems we have not followed the right track, saying it would be a screen 4.1 "OLED, for there is a strong probability that this is an AMOLED. After all, AMOLED has a much better contrast ratio than the OLED. The image above (source Engadget) shows a comparison AMOLED - LCD-TFT. Moreover, because of problems out of stock of the AMOLED, Samsung Mobile Display, would difficult to deliver slabs OLED 4.1 "with Dell right now. All this remains speculation, of course.

World's largest tidal power turbine AK-1000

World's largest tidal power turbine AK-1000

What you see in this picture may well be the largest tidal power turbine in the world, and yet the developer has described as "simple and robust." According Atlantis Resources, their AK-1000 has been specially designed to survive a harsh marine environment. Comprising two sets of blades that will generate electricity through the ebb and waves, the AK-1000 will move slowly through the water, and it will not be a threat to marine life. The turbines will be six to eight revolutions per minute. The AK-1000 is expected to contribute greatly to generate green electricity.

Thursday 12 August 2010

The Logitech Wireless Combo MK520 has one-touch media controls

The Logitech Wireless Combo MK520 has one-touch media controls

The Logitech Wireless Combo MK520 is a keyboard-wireless mouse, with one-touch media controls. The keyboard has a concave design, and slightly rounded edges, and consists of keys Logitech curved low-profile for easy typing. Hard to believe that the keyboard has a battery life of three years, but much depends upon the frequency of use. Presumably for those who sit in front of the computer most of the day, autonomy would be less.
The laser mouse has a full-sized ambidextrous design, and rubber grips on the sides. She would have a battery life of one year, and its high-performance laser allows you to use on most surfaces - except glass or mirror, of course. Both models will be based on the tiny receiver Unifying Logitech, you can leave it in the USB port without fear of spoiling. It has a range of 10 meters and a 128-bit AES keyboard. Oddly, the product is not listed on the Logitech website yet.

Apple filed a patent for a Telephonic MacBook

Apple filed a patent for a Telephonic MacBook

A drawback of current MacBooks Apple is that they lack the ability to log on LTE, 3G, or 4G, without using a USB modem (or similar devices), but recent patents Apple shows that the firm is currently developing a Telephonic MacBook with a magnetic antenna. The patent states that the wireless communication circuit in the MacBook would be used to manage cellular phone communications in one or more frequency bands and communication data in one or more communication bands. We'll see if Apple will use its patent in the next MacBooks, but we will not complain if it does. :)

Leakage: pictures of the prototype Dell Thunder

Leakage: pictures of the prototype Dell Thunder

Photos and video of the upcoming Dell Tablet Thunder Android appeared. According to the leak, the device has an 8 megapixel digital camera with LED flash, video recording 720p, and a removable battery 1400mAh. The apparatus shown here runs on Android 2.1 for the moment, but it will probably be a custom skin from Dell. The screen is 4.1 "with a resolution speculated 800 x 480 pixels, and it should be an OLED panel. You can see the video of the device in the source article.

The Asus notebook NX90 was stolen before it was launched in Romania

The Asus notebook NX90 was stolen before it was launched in Romania

A few days before its launch, the NX90 laptop Asus Bang & Olufsen ICEpower was stolen in a five star hotel in Bucharest. A security camera was able to take a picture of the thieves who fled. Moral of the story: always use a lock for a laptop. Anyway, the NX90 has some interesting features: speaker Bang & Olufsen, a Blu-ray and USB 3.0. We must admit that the thieves have taste.

Android App GPS navigation to the X-Wing

Android App GPS navigation to the X-Wing

You never have enough Star Wars? You're not alone. Apparently, the Flash developer Caleb Christopher has created an app built on Adobe AIR Android, enabling you to use an authentic look at the viewfinder on your X-wing aircraft to reach its destination. You will not have the usual features of typical GPS apps, such as maps and POI, but you will see your destination slowly approaching in the trench as you go. There are tons of Star Wars sounds to keep you busy and to put you in good spirits. Watch the video below.

Shower MP3 Bossini

Shower MP3 Bossini

It seems that even the bathroom is not spared from the iPod docks: this is the showerhead MP3 (MP3 Shower Head) Bossini. This shower offers the Music-Chromotherapy Aquavolo to relax. The showerhead includes a stainless steel audio system, two speakers, and you can connect your iPod or MP3 player.

Viliv S5 tablet runs on Android 2.2 FroYo

Viliv S5 tablet runs on Android 2.2 FroYo

It is not often the x86 devices running Android OS, but the crafty managed to run on Android 2.2 FroYo tablet Viliv S5, which normally operates with Windows XP. According to the video (below), Android seems to work well on it. Apparently, the biggest problem was to get the drivers for the Intel chipset. Viliv S5 specifications include:

    * 1.3GHz Intel Atom Processor
    * Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
    * Touch screen 4.8 "1024 x 600 pixels
    * 32GB SSD
    * GPS
    * Wi-Fi
    * Bluetooth

Leak: Nokia X3-02 is intended to China

Leak: Nokia X3-02 is intended to China

The Nokia X3-02 is intended to China has an unusual look. To begin, you will notice that the keys symbols found usually in the bottom of the phone have been moved to the right side of the keypad. And although this piece is a format standard, it has a touch screen 2.4 "240 x 320 pixels, which is not common for such phones. Using a touch screen makes sense, because recognition the handwriting is very important in China. Pricing and availability are not known, but it is provided for the 3rd Quarter. The specifications of the Nokia X3-02 include:

    * Touch screen 2.4 "240 x 320 pixels and handwriting recognition
    * HSDPA 3.6Mb / s
    * Wi-Fi b / g
    * Bluetooth 2.0
    * 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash video
    * 16MB internal memory
    * MicroSD Slot
    * 3.5mm headphone jack

Concept: Foldable Solar Lamp

Concept: Foldable Solar Lamp

This concept of foldable solar lamp has a retro look. It is a solar powered lamp will light foldable to illuminate the immediate surroundings when it is unfolded, and with its solar panels on top, you can generate energy during the day and stored in the battery integrated. There is a belt on the side of the lamp, to transport or hang it as required.

The new beta Chrome offers faster performance, with improvements in self-filling and interface

The new beta Chrome offers faster performance, with improvements in self-filling and interface

There are new features in the latest Chrome beta. Now users can benefit from the new feature self-filling (Autofill) to complete forms that require the names, addresses, email addresses and credit card number. The interface has also been updated with a simplified toolbar, a Omnibox improved, and options combined in a single menu. Synchronization has been improved to include bookmarks, references, themes and extensions, thereby facilitating things for users who have multiple computers, so they have a Google Account. Google says the new beta is 15% faster on the SunSpider benchmarks and V8, compared to last beta, good news for users obsessed with performance.

Sprint announces the Samsung Epic 4G

Sprint announces the Samsung Epic 4G

Looks like the rumors were on track, as Sprint announced the Samsung Epic 4G, which will be launched on August 31, priced at $ 249.99 after instant discount (instant rebate) of $ 150 and another rebate (mail- in rebate) for $ 100. The device is more or less a Galaxy S with a sliding keyboard QWERTY, and with differences here, here and there. The Epic 4G will be available for pre-order from August 13, and customers can purchase the device in Sprint Stores August 31 The technical specifications of the Epic 4G include:

    * 1GHz Processor Samsung
    * Screen Capacitive 4 "Super AMOLED
    * 3G/4G wireless connectivity with support for Wi-Fi hotspot up to 5 devices
    * Android 2.1 (with FroYo 2.2 in the near future)
    * Bluetooth 2.1
    * GPS
    * MicroSD Slot
    * 1GB of ROM and 512MB RAM
    * Battery 1500mAh
    * 5 megapixel camera

The Blu-ray Inkel VR-654BD has integrated 7.1 AV receiver

The Blu-ray Inkel VR-654BD has integrated 7.1 AV receiver

Inkel sets the bar high (at least in South Korea) with the Blu-ray player 654BD-VR is equipped with an integrated 7.1 AV receiver you can fully appreciate your brand new home theater system. The device also supports USB 2.0 connectivity, the ability to manage playback of DivX and XviD files directly from USB, BD Live 2.0, and integrated FM radio tuner. It will be released in South Korea at the end of this month, priced at $ 600 after conversion, and it may be exported later.

The Samsung is overclocked to 1.2GHz Captivate

The Samsung is overclocked to 1.2GHz Captivate

The Droid Pro will be the fastest smartphone, with a 1.3GHz processor when it comes out. However, if you want to be number two, the Samsung Captivate could help. A modder has overclocked the processor to go from 1GHz to 1.2GHz, with a possibility to reach 1.6GHz without compromising the stability of the device. If you have the guts to overclock your smartphone, the instructions are here, but it's at your own risk.

India could stop the BlackBerry services temporarily

India could stop the BlackBerry services temporarily

India holds up the ability to stop BlackBerry services in the second most populous country in the world if security concerns are not resolved. RIM, maker of BlackBerry, will he take the same position as Saudi Arabia, giving the codes that enable local authorities to monitor BlackBerry Messenger? The Ministry of Home Affairs of India continues to put pressure on RIM, because the deadline is tomorrow: RIM shares details about encryption - otherwise we could see a ban BlackBerry in this region.

Rumor: iPad 7 inches and 9.7 inches for 2011

Rumor: iPad 7 inches and 9.7 inches for 2011

Recently, there has been a rumor of a new iPad 7 inches, and now DigiTimes has the specifications of the device. According to them, Apple will launch an updated iPad 9.7 inches with an ARM Cortex-A9 processor and 512MB of RAM 1st Quarter 2011 (Q1 2011) and a 7 inch iPad using similar CPU, with a slab IPS 1024 x 768. In addition to the iPad, it was said that the production of CDMA iPhone will begin in December, and it will go to Verizon Wireless and China Telecom. The CDMA iPhone will apparently a back plate and a metal antenna.

Box.net provides access to offline devices under iOS

Box.net provides access to offline devices under iOS

Users of the storage vendor and document sharing based on the cloud, Box.net, will be pleased to learn that the firm has updated his app for iOS with support for offline access, to read the content without an internet connection. The application also will alert users when the online version of the file has been modified so that everyone has the latest version of the file. Box.net is also working on a version of Android to be launched within a month.

Wednesday 11 August 2010

Gmail Contacts Update

Gmail Contacts Update

If you use Gmail regularly, you've probably noticed that Google has updated the interface of the contacts page. With the new design, contact should be easier to use and provide useful improvements, such as classification by surname, keyboard shortcuts, and even labels for phone numbers. You can see all the details of the changes on the page of the official announcement.

Apple offers to replace damaged iPod Nano first generation in Japan

Apple offers to replace damaged iPod Nano first generation in Japan

It took two good years, but Apple has agreed to replace the iPod nano first generation sold in Japan who have been affected by overheating and worried customers using these devices will have their battery replaced. The problem comes from a single battery supplier that has not been named. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, of all the iPod nano in black plastic and white sold between September 2005 and December 2006, each time there were 27 confirmed incidents of overheating during charging and 6 fires that have burned superficially 4 people.