iPhone 5GAccording to different sources iPhone 5G will hit the markets by the end of this year or in the first trimester of next year. With the release of iPhone 4G, a completely new concept develops in the common folks. Rumors are there that Steve Jobs is working on iPhone 5G model.
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Tuesday 13 December 2011
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Luna's tech task force approves recommendations
Idaho — A statewide task force on Tuesday approved dozens of recommendations for how Idaho should implement new education changes that phase in laptops for every high school teacher and student while making online courses a requirement to graduate.
The task force was created in May as part of sweeping new education changes backed by public schools chief Tom Luna. The group is charged with executing the piece of Luna's plan that boosts technology in the classroom and members held a final meeting to vote on a list of recommendations for lawmakers to consider.
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The task force was created in May as part of sweeping new education changes backed by public schools chief Tom Luna. The group is charged with executing the piece of Luna's plan that boosts technology in the classroom and members held a final meeting to vote on a list of recommendations for lawmakers to consider.
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Who Are the Top Technology Innovators in Higher Education?
You’re probably sick of lists at this point in the year. Indulge us: You’ll like this one, and we need your help to compile it. The Chronicle plans to profile 10 of the top technology innovators in higher education. This is your chance to nominate them.
In the comments section of this blog post, tell us who you think is doing the most exciting work around higher education and technology. Yes, that’s a pretty broad topic—by design. Nominees can come from any area within academe (teaching, libraries, scholarship, admissions, student life, online learning, etc.) or outside of it (companies, government, think tanks, publishing). Basically, we’re looking for people who are thinking big about how technology can change education—and putting their ideas into practice.
These are profiles, so we’re also looking for stories—what people are like, how they got to where they are, what impact they’ve made, why these issues matter to them. So don’t forget to include that stuff in your suggestions, too. Thanks!Read more
In the comments section of this blog post, tell us who you think is doing the most exciting work around higher education and technology. Yes, that’s a pretty broad topic—by design. Nominees can come from any area within academe (teaching, libraries, scholarship, admissions, student life, online learning, etc.) or outside of it (companies, government, think tanks, publishing). Basically, we’re looking for people who are thinking big about how technology can change education—and putting their ideas into practice.
These are profiles, so we’re also looking for stories—what people are like, how they got to where they are, what impact they’ve made, why these issues matter to them. So don’t forget to include that stuff in your suggestions, too. Thanks!Read more
Saturday 3 December 2011
Technology: Comcast, Time Warner officially give up on wireless
Verizon Wireless' announcement Friday that it was buying the airwaves previously gobbled up by the country's leading cable TV operators confirmed at least one truism: Never count on the cable industry to make a big, bold investment in technology.
It's worth remembering that when Comcast, Time Warner Cable and other top cable operators acquired the spectrum in 2006, they didn't promise to do anything with it. The practically promised the opposite, in fact:
Verizon can (and probably will) put the spectrum to use, so it's got that going for it. Nevertheless, it's disheartening to see cable operators, who are vital suppliers of bandwidth, throw in with another big supplier instead of finding a way to compete. If the Federal Communications Commission approves the transfer, that should drive a stake through the argument (by AT&T and others) that the wireless market is likely to become more competitive.
The deal should also persuade lawmakers to increase the amount of spectrum available for unlicensed uses. The Consumer Federation of America released a study this week estimating that Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other unlicensed uses of spectrum are worth more than $50 billion to consumers and businesses, or far more than those airwaves could have generated from auction sales.
The Senate Commerce Committee has already approved a bipartisan bill (S 911) to shift more of the spectrum used by television broadcasters to licensed and unlicensed uses. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is considering a Republican alternative that would effectively bar unlicensed uses of this spectrum, which would be a terrible blow to innovation and competition. Here's hoping Verizon's announcement Friday persuades the House to make more airwaves available for the next innovation in unlicensed wireless uses, rather than letting the Verizons and AT&Ts of the world lock them up.
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It's worth remembering that when Comcast, Time Warner Cable and other top cable operators acquired the spectrum in 2006, they didn't promise to do anything with it. The practically promised the opposite, in fact:
The licenses provide many options and significant flexibility as the SpectrumCo partners evolve their plans for wireless. The members of SpectrumCo did not approach this investment with the intent of becoming the nation's fifth wireless voice provider, but to obtain greater flexibility in developing options for more advanced wireless services. While no plans have as yet been finalized, including no specific plans to build out the networks at this time, in coming months the members of SpectrumCo will fully evaluate all options including possible testing in limited markets.
The press release went on to note how the cablers had gotten the spectrum for a relative bargain. Sure enough, they appear to be selling the licenses at a significant markup, showing again that these guys really know how to extract value from a public resource.Verizon can (and probably will) put the spectrum to use, so it's got that going for it. Nevertheless, it's disheartening to see cable operators, who are vital suppliers of bandwidth, throw in with another big supplier instead of finding a way to compete. If the Federal Communications Commission approves the transfer, that should drive a stake through the argument (by AT&T and others) that the wireless market is likely to become more competitive.
The deal should also persuade lawmakers to increase the amount of spectrum available for unlicensed uses. The Consumer Federation of America released a study this week estimating that Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other unlicensed uses of spectrum are worth more than $50 billion to consumers and businesses, or far more than those airwaves could have generated from auction sales.
The Senate Commerce Committee has already approved a bipartisan bill (S 911) to shift more of the spectrum used by television broadcasters to licensed and unlicensed uses. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is considering a Republican alternative that would effectively bar unlicensed uses of this spectrum, which would be a terrible blow to innovation and competition. Here's hoping Verizon's announcement Friday persuades the House to make more airwaves available for the next innovation in unlicensed wireless uses, rather than letting the Verizons and AT&Ts of the world lock them up.
Technology may be hurting belief in Santa
New York— Kids can video chat with Santa, follow him on Twitter or enlist NORAD to track his every move online. And yet in many ways, technology may be making it harder for parents to keep their children believing in the jolly old elf.
At nearly every turn, the Internet threatens to blow the fat man's cover.
Practically any schoolchild can type "Is Santa real?" into Google. And just a few clicks can bring youngsters to websites that sell customized letters from the North Pole or offer advice on how Mom and Dad can fool the kids into believing in old St. Nick.
"I have a love-hate relationship with technology and Santa," said Kristi Kovalak, a mom in St. Louis. "The beauty of Santa is the not knowing. Technology is all about knowing, and knowing this instant. I swear, Google is the nemesis of the North Pole."
She embraces digital life daily but stays far away from cyber-Santa for her two boys, ages 5 and 11.
"We don't do robo-calls. We don't submit lists to Santa online. I don't have tracking apps on my phone," she said. "Too much proof means you then have to explain away when the next crazy thing contradicts it."
Kevin Grout and his wife had a close call recently while watching a Santa Claus parade on TV with their children, ages 6, 4 and 5 months. A commercial came on for a website that creates email greetings from Santa. They switched channels just in time.Read more
At nearly every turn, the Internet threatens to blow the fat man's cover.
Practically any schoolchild can type "Is Santa real?" into Google. And just a few clicks can bring youngsters to websites that sell customized letters from the North Pole or offer advice on how Mom and Dad can fool the kids into believing in old St. Nick.
"I have a love-hate relationship with technology and Santa," said Kristi Kovalak, a mom in St. Louis. "The beauty of Santa is the not knowing. Technology is all about knowing, and knowing this instant. I swear, Google is the nemesis of the North Pole."
She embraces digital life daily but stays far away from cyber-Santa for her two boys, ages 5 and 11.
"We don't do robo-calls. We don't submit lists to Santa online. I don't have tracking apps on my phone," she said. "Too much proof means you then have to explain away when the next crazy thing contradicts it."
Kevin Grout and his wife had a close call recently while watching a Santa Claus parade on TV with their children, ages 6, 4 and 5 months. A commercial came on for a website that creates email greetings from Santa. They switched channels just in time.Read more
State payroll gift program to be reviewed
A program that lets employees at state agencies, universities and community colleges make charitable donations through payroll deductions faces a broad review that is expected to include the question of whether hundreds of charities admitted to the program all qualify under state law and whether the law should be revised.
Officials of the State Employee Charitable Campaign 's governing committee said Friday that the review would be in conjunction with a review by the Sunset Advisory Commission , a legislative panel that examines state agencies to determine whether they should be revised or closed. The campaign raised more than $9.8 million for charitable organizations in 2010.Read more
Officials of the State Employee Charitable Campaign 's governing committee said Friday that the review would be in conjunction with a review by the Sunset Advisory Commission , a legislative panel that examines state agencies to determine whether they should be revised or closed. The campaign raised more than $9.8 million for charitable organizations in 2010.Read more
Northcore Comments on Delisting Review Initiated by Toronto Stock Exchange
It is Northcore's intent to work closely with the TSX throughout the process to ensure that the best interests of the shareholders are respected. Management will continue to focus on execution against strategic goals and the continuation of the important, sequential progress made since the beginning of the current fiscal year.
About Northcore Technologies Inc.
Northcore Technologies provides enterprise level software products and services that enable its customers to purchase, manage and dispose of capital equipment. Utilizing award-winning, multi-patented technology, as well as powerful, holistic Social Commerce tools, Northcore's solutions support customers throughout the entire asset lifecycle.
Northcore has earned the trust and loyalty of customers from a wide range of organizations across many different industry sectors.
Northcore owns 50 percent of GE Asset Manager, LLC, a joint business venture with GE and holds a substantial intellectual property portfolio.Read more
Review: 'Hugo' dazzles with technology, storytelling
Martin Scorsese doesn't whack anyone in "Hugo." He doesn't even let his actors unleash a string of four-letter words.
Instead, he creates a fantasy that's both an original and an homage. More important? It uses 3D in ways we never imagined.
And, through it all, adults will be mesmerized.
Based on "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," an award-winning children's book, "Hugo" shows what a young orphan (Asa ButterfieldChloe Grace Moretz) has to do to survive.
Living above a train station, he keeps track of its clocks while a relative goes missing. Meanwhile, he has to get by any way he can. When he tries to steal from a merchant (Ben Kingsley), the gruff man dishes out his own brand of justice.
Meanwhile, the guy's goddaughter () pulls him into her world and the two find common ground.
A heart-shaped key she owns fits an automatron his father was assembling.
Before long, the two are discovering plenty about fantasy - and reality.
On the fringe? A station inspector (Sacha Baron Cohen) who's determined to crack down on thieves, stray boys and ruthless dogs.
Naturally, wills collide and the old man, the young boy and the inspector are forced to confront their biggest fears.
Instead, he creates a fantasy that's both an original and an homage. More important? It uses 3D in ways we never imagined.
And, through it all, adults will be mesmerized.
Based on "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," an award-winning children's book, "Hugo" shows what a young orphan (Asa ButterfieldChloe Grace Moretz) has to do to survive.
Living above a train station, he keeps track of its clocks while a relative goes missing. Meanwhile, he has to get by any way he can. When he tries to steal from a merchant (Ben Kingsley), the gruff man dishes out his own brand of justice.
Meanwhile, the guy's goddaughter () pulls him into her world and the two find common ground.
A heart-shaped key she owns fits an automatron his father was assembling.
Before long, the two are discovering plenty about fantasy - and reality.
On the fringe? A station inspector (Sacha Baron Cohen) who's determined to crack down on thieves, stray boys and ruthless dogs.
Naturally, wills collide and the old man, the young boy and the inspector are forced to confront their biggest fears.
Oracle Corporation (ORCL): Today's Featured Computer Software & Services Loser
Oracle Corpoation (ORCL) pushed the Computer Software & Services industry lower today making it today's featured Computer Software & Services loser. The industry as a whole closed the day up 0.3%. By the end of trading, Oracle Corporation fell 47 cents (-1.5%) to $31.20 on light volume. Throughout the day, 21.4 million shares of Oracle Corporation exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 33.1 million shares. The stock ranged in price between $31.20-$32.05 after having opened the day at $32 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $31.67. Other company's within the Computer Software & Services industry that declined today were: Recon Technology (RCON), down 17.5%, Jingwei Internat (JNGW), down 6.5%, CyberDefender (CYDE), down 6.1%, and Helios & Matheson Information Technology In (HMNY), down 6.1%.Link
Campaigns turning more to Web to link with voters
NEW YORK — As they peruse the Internet, voters in New Hampshire and Iowa are probably seeing ads for Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama alongside those for shoes and holiday gifts. The ads will then follow those voters around the Web, popping up on news sites, Google searches and on social networking sites like Facebook.
Online advertising, once used primarily as a way to reach young and heavily wired consumers, has emerged as an essential communications tool in the 2012 presidential contest. While few expect Web ads to supplant television commercials anytime soon, strategists say online ads may be the most nimble, efficient and cost-effective way to reach voters.
"Online advertising cuts through because of its ability to target. It's unparalleled in any other medium," said Romney's digital director, Zac Moffatt. "TV may be more effective for driving a big message, but per usage, the Internet is more powerful. We are probably one presidential cycle from everyone believing that."
Web ads can take many forms, from small display boxes to clickable videos to 15- or 30-second commercials known as "pre-rolls" a viewer sees before the start of a news clip or YouTube video.
Targeting is key. While campaigns invest heavily in television ads to reach a mass audience, Web ads are geared specifically to people based on their ZIP code, demographics and, most importantly, their Internet browsing history.
That means someone who has visited the Obama campaign website will likely start seeing his ads on a number of different Web pages. And those who use Google to search for information on the Republican candidates might notice a Romney campaign pre-roll the next time they watch a TV show online.
Campaigns also buy ads on websites that cater to the different demographic groups the campaigns are hoping to reach.
"When someone expresses interest in politics online, it's an incredibly good time for the campaigns to talk to them," said Andrew Roos, a Google account leader who works with Democratic campaigns on Web ad strategy. "You want to grab people when they are paying attention and ask them to take another action, like send money or attend an offline event. It's an old-school organization principle that has been working its way online."
Campaigns were slow to adapt to online advertising even as the corporate world flocked to the Web with product ads years ago. Internet ad revenue climbed to nearly $7.9 billion in the third quarter of 2011, up 22 percent from the same time last year, according to the Internet Advertising Bureau, which tracks online ad spending.
Corporations now spend from 18 to 28 percent of their advertising budget online, while campaigns historically have spent no more than 5 percent.
Chris Talbot, a freelance campaign digital strategist, noted that big companies can devote considerable time, money and research to figuring out what works online and what doesn't. Campaigns don't have that luxury.
"There is no 'next quarter' in politics, so campaigns usually revert to a template of what's worked in the past," he said.
In 2008, Obama and Republican presidential rival John McCain both did limited online campaign advertising. Web ads grew more prevalent in the 2010 midterm elections, when 85 of the top-spending House races and 600 interest groups bought display ads on Google.
To be sure, plenty of Internet users say they aren't thrilled with the proliferation of online ads, particularly those that follow them from site to site.
A USA Today/Gallup poll taken in late 2010 found 9 out of 10 respondents said they pay little attention to online ads. Two-thirds said they don't believe advertisers should be able to target them based on their past Web searches.
"The only way it works is on a mass scale. Most people ignore ads on the Web," said Aaron Shapiro, head of the digital marking firm HUGE.
Web ads' biggest advantage, many strategists say, is accountability.
"Online ads are very metric driven — you can figure out how many impressions you got, how many people clicked, how many people signed up for an email address. All of that is calculated in real time," Google's Roos said. "It's much more efficient than direct mail and TV."
The Romney campaign's Moffatt said Web ads became part of the media strategy when officials there realized how much their own viewing habits had changed.
"Strategists here acknowledge they really don't watch live TV," Moffatt said.Link
USA Today’s Jon Swartz on Disruptive Technology’s Impact on Business and Culture
Jon Swartz is a veteran journalist who has covered Silicon Valley’s highs and lows over the years. As Swartz says, he’s seen it all and along the way, he’s chronicled not only the events but its impact on business, culture, and society. Jon joins us on (R)evolution to discuss disruptive technology, what it means and what’s next.
S2E1: How Mercedes Benz Successfully Uses Social Media to Engage
S2E2: Technorati’s Richard Jalichandra on the State and Future of Social Media
S2E3: Guy Kawasaki on the Art of Enchantment
S2E4: Adly CEO Arnie Gullov-Singh on the Social Era of Celebrity Endorsements
S2E5: Filmmaker and Webby Awards Founder Tiffany Shlain
S2E6: Jim Louderback, Revision3 CEO on the Future of Broadcast and Web Television – Part 1 of 2
S2E7: Jim Louderback, Revision3 CEO on the Future of Broadcast and Web Television – Part 2 of 2
S2E8: Marcel LeBrun of Salesforce Radian6 on the Future of Social Media Monitoring
S2E9: Our Digital Society in the Next 30 Years: An Interview with John Battelle
S2E10: How Social Customer Service is Changing the Culture at Comcast
S2E11: Dunkin’ Donuts Uses Social Media to Improve Customer Relationships and Experiences
S2E1: How Mercedes Benz Successfully Uses Social Media to Engage
S2E2: Technorati’s Richard Jalichandra on the State and Future of Social Media
S2E3: Guy Kawasaki on the Art of Enchantment
S2E4: Adly CEO Arnie Gullov-Singh on the Social Era of Celebrity Endorsements
S2E5: Filmmaker and Webby Awards Founder Tiffany Shlain
S2E6: Jim Louderback, Revision3 CEO on the Future of Broadcast and Web Television – Part 1 of 2
S2E7: Jim Louderback, Revision3 CEO on the Future of Broadcast and Web Television – Part 2 of 2
S2E8: Marcel LeBrun of Salesforce Radian6 on the Future of Social Media Monitoring
S2E9: Our Digital Society in the Next 30 Years: An Interview with John Battelle
S2E10: How Social Customer Service is Changing the Culture at Comcast
S2E11: Dunkin’ Donuts Uses Social Media to Improve Customer Relationships and Experiences
Monday 17 October 2011
Tech Test Drive: Sony Vaio VPC-F215FX/BI 3D laptop
Looking for a 3-D laptop? Here are a few of note
There has been much talk over the past two years about 3-D televisions, 3-D movies, and even handheld 3-D game consoles. Less widely discussed is one of the easiest and most versatile ways to get into stereoscopic 3-D: the 3-D laptop. After seeing a handful of 3-D systems in the past few years, 2011 has become the year of the 3-D laptop, with half a dozen crossing our desks so far this year. Here are a few
Finding burglars with your laptop
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) - Crime Statistics show only 13 percent of burglaries are solved each year nationwide, but Hampton detectives said that number could drastically change for the better and it all starts with your laptop.
If someone burglarizes your home, your first call should be to 911, but who do you call next? Well, if the burglars took your laptop, Hampton Detective Brandt Hess wants the second call to ring through to
If someone burglarizes your home, your first call should be to 911, but who do you call next? Well, if the burglars took your laptop, Hampton Detective Brandt Hess wants the second call to ring through to
Buying guide: Cheap Intel Core i7 laptops
There's never been a better time to buy a fast laptop at a low price.
We seem to always say this, but this time it's truer than ever: there has never been a better time to buy a well-featured and fast laptop. If you stroll down to your nearest retailer, be it JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys or even Harvey Norman, you will find many great laptops for under $1000. And not just any old laptops -- you'll find laptops that have Intel Core i7 processors, 4GB of RAM, lots of storage space (for most models), and some will even have discrete graphics rather than strictly relying on the graphics that are built in to the CPU.
As with all laptops though, it's the feel of the chassis, keyboard and touchpad, and the look of the screen that are most important. Be sure to check them out in the store before buying to make sure they are comfortable and that you will be able to use them every day without getting frustrated.Read more
Framingham teachers praise new laptops
The computers, which cost a total of $500,000, represent the largest major technology purchase in the district in years. One was issued last month to every teacher at the elementary school level and some in the middle schools. The funding also bought close to 100 projectors that are being shared among the classrooms this fall, said Stephen Yap, the district's interim technology director.
"To me, it's been a success," Yap said of the rollout. "We didn't get too many complaints."
On the contrary, teachers have been raving about the Dell Latitudes, which they've been able to integrate with other classroom technology such as interactive whiteboards to visit websites and access other virtual content.
Tech Test Drive: Sony Vaio VPC-F215FX/BI 3D laptop
Looking for a 3-D laptop? Here are a few of note
There has been much talk over the past two years about 3-D televisions, 3-D movies, and even handheld 3-D game consoles. Less widely discussed is one of the easiest and most versatile ways to get into stereoscopic 3-D: the 3-D laptop. After seeing a handful of 3-D systems in the past few years, 2011 has become the year of the 3-D laptop, with half a dozen crossing our desks so far this year. Here are a few.Read more
Intel, Croma team up on Anti-Theft Service for laptops
MUMBAI: Infiniti Retail Ltd in collaboration with Intel announced the launch of Intel Anti-Theft Service. This will enable the consumers to safeguard and secure their laptops and the service will be exclusively available at Croma.
Intel Anti-Theft Technology is integrated into the laptop hardware as a foundation to lock down lost or missing laptops. Additionally, this service helps to create a secure data vault upon service activation where private files can be encrypted and stored. For customers buying laptops that are powered by the 2nd Generation Intel Core processors, this service is available as a paid option.Read more
Intel Anti-Theft Technology is integrated into the laptop hardware as a foundation to lock down lost or missing laptops. Additionally, this service helps to create a secure data vault upon service activation where private files can be encrypted and stored. For customers buying laptops that are powered by the 2nd Generation Intel Core processors, this service is available as a paid option.Read more
Thursday 13 October 2011
Review: iOS 5 makes iPhone 4S slick and sleek
To some people, Apple's new iPhone 4S isn't the overhaul they have been hoping for. Its model number, which doesn't include a "5," stinks of the status quo.
That's ridiculous.
Sure, the 4S doesn't render the iPhone 4 obsolete, and on the surface they're nearly identical. But with a faster processor, new software, a voice-activated personal assistant and a souped-up camera, it's a major...
That's ridiculous.
Sure, the 4S doesn't render the iPhone 4 obsolete, and on the surface they're nearly identical. But with a faster processor, new software, a voice-activated personal assistant and a souped-up camera, it's a major...
Slow show? Yeah, right.
- CTIA 2011
Nokia: Breaking phones to fix them
Part of making a good piece of equipment is anticipating how it will break.
- Android
Better Facebooking on Android tablets
Here are three ways to improve your Facebook experience on an Android tablet.
- Video
First Look at iOS 5
Get a hands-on look at the brand-new features that iOS 5 has to offer.
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Stellar Sony Bravia
This beautifully styled Sony Bravia has better picture quality than most other edge-lit LED models.Read morehttp://www.cnet.com/
One Smart Phone, Two Personalities
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Paul Allen: The Singularity Isn't Near
- 10.12.2011
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- By Paul G. Allen and Mark Greaves
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Wednesday 12 October 2011
Survey of Clean Technology Leaders Indicates Continued Bumps Near-Term, but Strong Future
An overwhelming majority (74 percent) of respondents, which included investors, entrepreneurs, and other thought leaders, believe that both interest and investment in clean tech will increase over the next five years. Yet, an even higher number (79 percent) see significant challenges to their companies or investments achieving desired near- to mid-term growth and profitability.
The top challenges cited by U.S. clean energy and technology company leaders include access to capital (79 percent) and weak economic conditions (63 percent), followed by the need for stronger public policy and incentives (39 percent) supporting the United States' position as a global clean tech leader.
"Our survey confirms there is an overwhelming belief by clean tech investors and entrepreneurs that private sector investment in clean tech will continue to rise. I believe that this studied enthusiasm is based on the fact that we are still just at the beginning of a multi-decade energy transformation," said Tom Amis, co-chair of Cooley's Clean Energy & Technologies practice and based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. "Yet, the near term certainly presents some challenges for both investors and entrepreneurs."
FIS Named Top Technology Provider in 2011 FinTech 100
The annual ranking by American Banker, Bank Technology News and IDC Financial Insights, evaluates revenues of the top vertical technology vendors. The FinTech 100 includes vendors that derive more than one-third of their revenue from the financial services industry.
FIS continues to achieve sales success in the more than 100 geographic markets it serves. The company's more than 300 solutions represent the industry's most comprehensive array of products and services for the broadest scope of financial markets, ranging from small community banks to some of the largest financial institutions in the world.Read more
Linear Technology Outpaces Apple in Most Profitable U.S. Company Ranking
Forget Apple Inc. (AAPL) The most profitable large company in the U.S. is Linear Technology Corp. (LLTC)
According to earnings rankings by Bloomberg, the chipmaker scores higher than any other company in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. The analysis gave equal weight to five variables, including profit margin and return on invested capital.
Linear, which makes semiconductors for industrial equipment and luxury cars, ranked above Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Apple -- two companies with market valuations that are 30 to 50 times larger. The chipmaker, whose customers include General Electric Co. and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s BMW, has become profitable by avoiding commodity consumer products and focusing instead on industrial electronics, said Uche Orji, an analyst at UBS AG.Read more
According to earnings rankings by Bloomberg, the chipmaker scores higher than any other company in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. The analysis gave equal weight to five variables, including profit margin and return on invested capital.
Linear, which makes semiconductors for industrial equipment and luxury cars, ranked above Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Apple -- two companies with market valuations that are 30 to 50 times larger. The chipmaker, whose customers include General Electric Co. and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s BMW, has become profitable by avoiding commodity consumer products and focusing instead on industrial electronics, said Uche Orji, an analyst at UBS AG.Read more
Tuesday 11 October 2011
Super Micro Computer Inc. Schedules Conference Call and Webcast for First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Results
Supermicro(R) SMCI -0.49% , a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology innovation is a premier provider of end-to-end green computing solutions for Enterprise IT, Datacenter, Cloud Computing, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro's advanced server Building Block Solutions(R) offers a vast array of modular, interoperable components for building energy-efficient, application-optimized computing solutions. This broad line of products includes servers, blades, GPU systems, workstations, motherboards, chassis, power supplies, storage technologies, networking solutions and SuperRack(R) cabinets/accessories. Architecture innovations include Twin Architecture, SuperServer(R), SuperBlade(R), MicroCloud, Super Storage Bridge Bay (SBB), Double-Sided Storage(TM), Universal I/O (UIO) and WIO expansion technology all of which deliver unrivaled performance and value. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green(R)" initiative by providing customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market. Founded in 1993, Supermicro is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide operations and manufacturing centers in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.supermicro.com .Read more
Wine Country Internet Provider Takes On Justice Department
Santa Rosa-based Sonic.net fought back. Dane Jasper, its co-founder, said in an interview Monday that the company went to court to challenge the order, which, like similar information requests, was sealed by a federal judge and not available to the public. It won a court order to share the request for information with its client, Jacob Appelbaum.Read more
UK Internet Providers Forcing Parents to Engage in 'Active' Censorship
Although Internet providers such as BT (News - Alert), Sky, Virgin and TalkTalk have offered parental blocking software for several years, “forcing the issue” would influence parents to “deal directly with the issue of objectionable content,” the report said.
The Internet providers reportedly said they're attempting to give parents a more “active choice in how to control the online content being viewed by their children,” the AP reported.
Family advocate Reg Bailey told the AP Tuesday that forcing the censorship issue would help persuade parents to engage in blocking access to certain websites. However, the AP said that civil liberties advocates are concerned that the move will influence parents to become accustomed to and accept online censorship.
Internet censorship continues to be a controversial subject in many foreign countries. Concerned that the popular revolt that erupted throughout the Middle East could spread to China, government authorities there are clamping down on online communications, TMCnet reported in March.Read more
Bolivia's Teachers Getting 'Presidential' Laptops
Bolivia's government is giving school teachers free laptops with a prominent detail that is generating criticism for President Evo Morales. A stenciled image of a smiling Morales is on the back of each computer.
Teachers union leader Jose Luis Alvarez in La Paz says that's just promoting idolatry. He says teachers will cover the image.
Education Ministry Roberto Aguilar said Monday that government officials originally planned to put on an image of Bolivia's nine-colored indigenous flag but manufacturer Lenovo recommended something simpler.
The government is handing out 130,000 laptops worth more than $50 million. They have processors from Intel Corp., operating systems by Linux and Microsoft Corp. and 320-gigabyte hard drives.Read more
Teachers union leader Jose Luis Alvarez in La Paz says that's just promoting idolatry. He says teachers will cover the image.
The government is handing out 130,000 laptops worth more than $50 million. They have processors from Intel Corp., operating systems by Linux and Microsoft Corp. and 320-gigabyte hard drives.Read more
Bangladesh unveils $130 'Doel' laptops
"This is a big step towards building a digital Bangladesh. When villages get laptops at a cheaper price they will be connected to the internet and that will bring lots of benefits," TSS managing director Mohammad Ismail told the BBC.
Initially, the laptop will be distributed to various government departments. But later on they will be made available to the public and to tens of millions of students.
However, the country's internet connectivity remains poor and critics have raised doubts whether the distribution of laptops alone will help the country to connect digitally.
The government has launched an ambitious plan, known as Digital Bangladesh, with the aim of digitally connecting the country by 2021.
"Every part of the country will be brought under e-governance, while the telecommunication system is being modernised to cut the digital divide," Sheikh Hasina said during the inauguration.Read more
Initially, the laptop will be distributed to various government departments. But later on they will be made available to the public and to tens of millions of students.
However, the country's internet connectivity remains poor and critics have raised doubts whether the distribution of laptops alone will help the country to connect digitally.
The government has launched an ambitious plan, known as Digital Bangladesh, with the aim of digitally connecting the country by 2021.
"Every part of the country will be brought under e-governance, while the telecommunication system is being modernised to cut the digital divide," Sheikh Hasina said during the inauguration.Read more
Monday 10 October 2011
Starbucks Now Calling the Cops on Laptop Hobos
Starbucks' war against loitering laptop hobos has taken a stark new turn, according to anecdotal evidence! We knew that roving Starbucks employees were politely—but firmly!—ordering long-sitters to buy something or get out. But now the pigs are involved. An alert tipster and Starbucks patron sends the following shocking crime saga that went down yesterday at the Starbucks on 24th St. and 6th Ave. in Manhattan:Read more
$500 laptop is $299 at Staples
A brand new 16-inch Acer Aspire laptop, which normally goes for $500, is only $299 on Monday. With 4GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive, a webcam and Windows 7, it's hard to find a better bang for your buck. Free shipping only sweetens the deal.Read more
How to replace the battery or charger on a laptop
HELPROOM ANSWER If the charger has an indicator light, check whether this comes on when it's plugged into the mains. If it doesn't, you may need to replace the fuse in its plug. Before you do, check the power outlet works by plugging in a different device.
If your charger is enabling you to turn on and use the laptop, but it isn't charging the battery, then the battery is at fault. Contact the laptop manufacturer for its official component if either needs replacing. Third-party replacements are often available, but ensure the power rating matches that of your original charger.Read more
If your charger is enabling you to turn on and use the laptop, but it isn't charging the battery, then the battery is at fault. Contact the laptop manufacturer for its official component if either needs replacing. Third-party replacements are often available, but ensure the power rating matches that of your original charger.Read more
India’s $10 Laptop Finally Released, Turns Out to Be a $35 Tablet
The Aakash (Hindi for “sky”) runs Anroid 2.2 (Froyo), has a 7″ resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480, a 366Mhz CPU, 256MB of RAM, 2GB of internal storage and a battery that lasts for only 3 hours maximum in between charges. It has Wi-Fi connectivity, but no 3G unless you use a dongle. Disappointing specs, yes, but not surprising for the price. What’s really surprising – and a slap to the face of iPad owners – is that the Aakash also has two USB ports and a microSD slot. Buuuuuurn. Don’t balk at its puny hardware either – it may not be able to play Infinity Blade but it can still play HD videos thanks to an integrated video processor. Here’s a more in-depth look at the Aakash courtesy of YouTube channel NDTV Profit (skip to 0:27 for the start of the feature):Read more
Sunday 9 October 2011
Review: Offline Gmail app good for casual use
These days, if I need to read or write an email when I'm not at a regular computer, I can usually do so on my phone. Wi-Fi is also plentiful --even on planes and trains-- when I need to catch up on messaging using my laptop.
But I found myself lacking both options during a recent trip abroad. Fortunately, Google recently came out with Offline Google Mail, software that lets me use Gmail while disconnected. Messages that I write, delete or move to a folder -- or label, as Gmail calls it -- get synced with my Gmail account the next time I'm online. I can also read messages that had been sent to me before going offline.
The key problem is that messages stored offline sometimes disappears. That included an email I had composed to send later. As a result, I wasn't able to depend on the software to retrieve notes that I had stored as email messages, nor was I able to respond to a number of emails that went missing.Read more
But I found myself lacking both options during a recent trip abroad. Fortunately, Google recently came out with Offline Google Mail, software that lets me use Gmail while disconnected. Messages that I write, delete or move to a folder -- or label, as Gmail calls it -- get synced with my Gmail account the next time I'm online. I can also read messages that had been sent to me before going offline.
The key problem is that messages stored offline sometimes disappears. That included an email I had composed to send later. As a result, I wasn't able to depend on the software to retrieve notes that I had stored as email messages, nor was I able to respond to a number of emails that went missing.Read more
Britain's first 4G trial begins
The new network is based on the LTE (Long Term Evolution) standard, also known as 4G. Triallists have been given special equipment to allow them to use the network as their main home broadband, as well as on the move.
In laboratory tests, the technology is capable of delivering internet access at up to 150Mbps downstream, but in reality it is expected to offer around 10Mbps initially. That still represents a significant improvement on 3G, which according to Ofcom offers an average of only 1.5Mbps.Read more
Technology at its best
DUBAI – Dubai once again opens its doors and rolls out the red carpet for technology fans, enthusiasts and geeks as the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition, or Gitex, continues its tradition of serving the best the consumer electronics industry has to offer, bundled with what everyone has basically come here for – great deals, discounts and add-ons to purchases.And while all the wheeling-and-dealing is expected to dominate the week-long event, much attention will certainly focus on the latest offerings from various segments of the sector. Industry experts expect this year’s edition to be an interesting one, with the arrival of more souped-up products that have only blown the race for supremacy even wider.
Gitex sales and footfall have increased annually; Gitex Shopper, which commenced yesterday, welcomed 165,521 visitors and sold over Dh170 million in products. With all the marketing done by tech companies for their products, it is expected that these figures will be surpassed. A key factor will be the accessibility of Gitex Shopper to consumers; the proximity of the Rashidiya Metro station and the opening of the Metro’s Green Line will make it easier for people to troop over to Airport Expo Dubai, where the event is being held.Read more
Friday 7 October 2011
Internet Video Quality Is a Factor in U.S. Pay-TV Subscribers' Choice of ISP
Political Intrusion is Destroying the U.S. Nuclear Power Industry
Finally, the US Department of Energy’s First Quadrennial Technology Review, released last week, identifies Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing as the technology’s primary obstacle.
It would seem obvious to most anyone that better new designs and applying experience would offer a safer, cheaper and more efficient production of nuclear power. It just isn’t so in the U.S. and that fact is a huge embarrassment for an economy, a lost opportunity for ratepayers, stockholders, and job seekers, and a major intrusion into the effort for abundant energy.
Simply said, experience worldwide and intellectual progress can’t get into the U.S. nuclear power sector because of political intrusion. The U.S. has squandered nearly 40 years, two generations, on law and the subsequent bureaucracy for honesty – nothing.Read more
It would seem obvious to most anyone that better new designs and applying experience would offer a safer, cheaper and more efficient production of nuclear power. It just isn’t so in the U.S. and that fact is a huge embarrassment for an economy, a lost opportunity for ratepayers, stockholders, and job seekers, and a major intrusion into the effort for abundant energy.
Simply said, experience worldwide and intellectual progress can’t get into the U.S. nuclear power sector because of political intrusion. The U.S. has squandered nearly 40 years, two generations, on law and the subsequent bureaucracy for honesty – nothing.Read more
Technology of television
In most cities today, cable television providers deliver signals over coaxial or fiber-optic cables for a fee. Signals can also be delivered by radio from satellites in geosynchronous orbit and received by parabolic dish antennas, which are comparatively large for analog signals, but much smaller for digital. Like cable providers, satellite television providers also require a fee, often less than cable systems. The affordability and convenience of digital satellite reception has led to the proliferation of small dish antennas outside many houses and apartments.
Digital systems may be inserted anywhere in the chain to provide better image transmission quality, reduction in transmission bandwidth, special effects, or security of transmission from reception by non-subscribers. A home today might have the choice of receiving analog or HDTV over the air, analog or digital cable with HDTV from a cable television company over coaxial cable, or even from the phone company over fiber optic lines. On the road, television can be received by pocket sized televisions, recorded on tape or digital media players, or played back on wireless phones (mobile or "cell" phones) over a high-speed or "broadband"
Digital systems may be inserted anywhere in the chain to provide better image transmission quality, reduction in transmission bandwidth, special effects, or security of transmission from reception by non-subscribers. A home today might have the choice of receiving analog or HDTV over the air, analog or digital cable with HDTV from a cable television company over coaxial cable, or even from the phone company over fiber optic lines. On the road, television can be received by pocket sized televisions, recorded on tape or digital media players, or played back on wireless phones (mobile or "cell" phones) over a high-speed or "broadband"
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