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 fewMonday 17 October 2011
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.
- Review
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
- 10.13.2011
- Communications
- By Tom Simonite
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Paul Allen: The Singularity Isn't Near
- 10.12.2011
- Blog
- By Paul G. Allen and Mark Greaves
- 16 Comments
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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