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Geeky Gadget Compatible Jeans (Limited Edition)

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:08:00 +0000

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Your Weight Loss Tweet.. Directly from the scale.

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:36:00 +0000

Tweet Your Weight Loss Progress to the World

As the world's first WiFi connected personal weight scale, users can set up alerts to automatically post their updates to Twitter, further motivating them by sharing their progress with followers.

Withings, French start-up, just announced Twitter integration into its first-of-its-kind WiFi Body Scale. As the world's first WiFi connected personal weight scale, it automatically records the user's body weight, lean & fat mass, and calculated body mass index (BMI) to their secure webpage and/or free Withings iPhone application, WiScale. Now, with this new added feature, users can set up alerts to automatically post their updates to Twitter accounts, further motivating them by sharing their progress with followers.

"This social media feature was the next logical step in the evolution of the WiFi scale for our customers," said Cedric Hutchings, Withings General Manager. "Here at Withings we are committed to roll out new features and services on the field thanks to automatic updates. Adding this social functionality makes the WiFi scale by Withings the first true flagship of the Internet of Objects."

By default, the Twitter feature will not be activated when you purchase your scale, it will have to be enabled by the user on www.withings.com. During the Twitter set up process, a user can set their Twitter alerts to post automatically at each measure, daily, weekly or monthly (see image here). The tweet will read the users current weight and how many pounds they have left to reach their set goal, whether they need to loose or gain! Since the scale tracks up to eight users per scale, only the users that enable this feature will benefit from the online peer motivation. More information on the Twitter feature here: Withings Blog.

The scale is currently available on www.withings.com.

Source : Boomerous.com

Bing Tips and Tricks

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:23:00 +0000

There's lot around the web to read about the new Microsoft Bing. Got through a blog to find some more tips and tricks other than self experimenting.

1. Use the full version of Bing

If you are using Bing outside North America, chances are that you seeing a localized version of Bing that may be missing some features. For instance, the Indian version of Bing.com doesn’t have search history and the image on the Bing home page here is not interactive as in the US version.

To explore the full version of Bing, go to this page and set English - US as your default region. You can now enjoy all the Bing features from anywhere.

2. Track Companies from the IE Favorites Bar

If you search for a company stock (e.g. GOOG or MSFT), Bing will automatically create a web slice for that company which you may then add to IE 8 and track the performance directly from the favorites bar. You need Internet Explorer 8 to try this feature.

3. Watch Preview of Hulu Videos outside US

Hulu hosts some popular popular TV shows but the problem is that you can only watch these videos if your computer has US based IP address.

However, Bing lets you watch shot previews of Hulu video even outside US. Just search for any TV show episode on Bing Videos (see example) and hover the mouse over any of the video thumbnail to watch a short clip.

4. Save and Email search results

With Bing, you can save your search history on to a local folder inside Bing or to your Windows Skydrive account. Alternatively, you may send your search queries to a friend via email or publish them on your Facebook wall via Bing. You’ll need Silverlight to share queries in Bing.

5. RSS Feeds of Search Results

Unlike Google or Yahoo, Bing offers RSS feeds for their web search results that you can subscribe to inside any feed reader. Your browser should be able to auto-detect the RSS feed of Bing pages or you can append &format=rss to any Bing search URL and convert it into a feed.

This RSS feature is not available for Image or Video search in Bing.

6. Find Pages That Link to MP3 Files or Documents

Bing (and Live Search) supports a unique "contains" search operator that lets you find web pages that contain links to particular file types.

For instance, a search like susan boyle contains:mp3 will show pages that are about the British singer and that also link to MP3 files. Replace mp3 with doc to search pages that contain links to Word Documents.

This content has been taken from labnol.org

Bing Hopes to Bang on!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:57:00 +0000

Microsoft asks you to Bing it now..Bored by googling things!!! Now Bing them. Bing is the latest running Beta version of Microsoft's live search. New and Revived Bing comes live on June 3.

News and related posts on Bing.

From the Economic Times, India:

BANGALORE: Will you Bing it, or google it? That’s the big question the world’s biggest software company Microsoft will be asking over one billion internet search across the world, after the company will launch its new search engine Bing on June 3, and prepares to compete more effectively with Google.

While Google invented the advertising-based search model, which produces most popular items for each query, Microsoft is aiming to change the game by calling Bing a ‘decision engine’ , which will offer more insights to users for helping them take decisions, and not necessarily throw the most popular and relevant items.

“We are introducing a new level of organisation to search results, and our differentiator will be the best results for query,” Satya Nadella, senior vice- president (R&D , online services division) Microsoft told mediapersons in a press conference on Friday.

For instance, if a user runs a search for British Airways, Bing will provide the airline’s customer service centre number, apart from a host of best deals sorted by trends in ticket price for a particular sector. Moreover, an opinion index will also rate the search results based on an algorithm developed by Microsoft . Codenamed Kimo for past many months, Bing in Chinese language means a certain answer, or response to a query.

Avid search users, such as 29-year-old Prashanth Prakash in Bangalore, who is working in market analytics division of an FMCG major, Bing could be the search engine of choice. “Google is great, but I think you still have to run multiple search queries to get that right answer. If Bing can change that, I will surely shift my search engine,” he said.

When Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s chief executive was interviewed by ET earlier this month, he had said that his company would focus on providing the right answers to search queries. “I can’t speak for Indian languages, but in English, average search query is 2.2 words because people have seen that if you type longer, you get worse answers.

Is there an opportunity for innovation here — I think so,” Mr Ballmer had said. “Almost half of all queries never answer somebody’s questions. So, 50% of time you don’t get what you are looking for — that’s interesting.”

From fastcompany.com:

Rebranding is a dangerous game; do it right, and consumers will love something old as if it's new again, but do it wrong and you can inspire incredible antipathy. Redmond unveiled its latest re-brand on Thursday at the conference All Things D. Live Search will now be known as Bing, an updated version of Microsoft's search engine that will try (again) to take on Google and Yahoo. Luckily for MSFT, Bing has plenty of new features that should generate some curiosity. "That was the most astounding software demo I've ever seen," said Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, calling himself a "big fan" of Bing. An auspicious early review, if ever there was one. Then again, this guy rides a Segway.

Bing seems to do good as with my experiment I found it more exact and avoidance of crap. It needed less no. of keywords to match the exact needed result. But, for the optimization guys it looks that they have to work harder as Bing enters into the market of 10billion search users, and for sure there are microsoft admirer's around. Crack the Bing code!!

Solar Powered Ariel Vehicle

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:34:00 +0000

By Candace Lombardi

An unmanned aerial vehicle that's intended to use a combination of solar power and stored electricity is being developed by Ascent Solar Technologies and Bye Aerospace, both companies announced Tuesday.

(Credit: Bye Aerospace)

Ascent Solar will be supplying flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules designed for Bye's drone, the Silent Sentinel.

Bye will be using a Williams International FJ33 turbofan engine that will draw power from stored electrical power in a lithium-ion battery and the photovoltaic panels on the plane.

The result will be a quiet, low-emission hybrid UAV with added endurance, according to Bye.

The Silent Sentinel is intended for military surveillance purposes, but could also be used in the commercial world for things like pipeline and power line inspection, forest fire watch, and aerial photography.

While Bye said it has had proposal meetings with U.S. government officials, no contract for the vehicle has yet been signed with the U.S. military.

Bye will not be the first to combine solar panels with a drone-type aircraft. British defense contractor Qinetiq built and tested the Zephyr, a 66-pound glider that flew an unofficial record 54 hours straight (according to Qinetiq's own report) over White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in 2007. In early 2008, DARPA announced it was developing the Vulture, a solar-powered aircraft that would "fly" for 5 years straight, though arguably that UAV could be considered more of a satellite in orbit.

Source : cnet news

World's Largest Solar Kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:02:00 +0000

Although this has been old, but wanted to include it here for a future reference..

World’s Largest 38500-meal Solar Kitchen in India!

The system has been installed as a collaboration between the Academy for a Better World and Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, with technology from Solare-Brücke, Germany. With 84 receivers and cooking at 650 degrees, the system can produce up to 38,500 meals a day when the sun is at its peak!

The solar kitchen has been set up at Taleti, near Mount Abu, situated at a height of 1219 m above sea level in Rajasthan. It boasts of a six-module solar steam cooking system and a total of 84 parabolic dish concentrators shell type receivers. Each oval parabolic concentrator has a reflective surface area of 9.2 square meters, and reflect sunlight on the receivers by special white glass pieces. Steam is collected in the header pipes, which is then directed via insulated pipes to cooking vessels in the kitchen.

The system generates temperatures of up to about 650 degrees, and 3500-4000 kg of steam per day. The food is cooked in 200-400 liters capacity cooking pots, producing an average of 20,000 meals a day, and up to 38,500 meals per day during periods of peak solar radiation maximum.

A total of $5 million has been spent on this endeavor. The Academy for a Better World is interested in renewable energy technologies and the program is part of a special demonstration project of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.

+ Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
+ Academy for a Better World

via : Green Oorja Blog (http://green-oorja.blogspot.com)

World's Largest Solar Stadium

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Sun, 31 May 2009 13:47:00 +0000

Taiwan has just completed building what is being touted as the largest solar-powered stadium in the world. Though the original name is not known yet, it is called ‘World Games Stadium’ in English. It comes with massive and gigantic solar panels which harness all the solar energy in order to generate electricity that could be used by the stadium.

It has a 14,155 square meter roof and it harnesses about 1.4 gigawatt hours of electricity every year. The coolest part of the stadium is that when the stadium is not being used, 80% of the neighborhood where the stadium is located can also be powered through the electricity generated for the stadium on days when the stadium is not in use.

This seems certainly like the most interesting concept ever. Let me change the word. This is no more a concept but is a true and working model which can be imbibed by other nations and governments when they build stadiums meant for thousands of people. It would not only save energy, but also make sure the world is cleaner and greener place.

Source :news

Floating Ipod Speaker

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:08:00 +0000

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This gadget may bring a smile on the music lovers who want to hear their favorite tracks even while swimming..

Yes, we've got a floating iPod speaker. Just float it in range of it's transmitter and enjoy.

The floating speaker has 6 ½ inches diameter with the protective casing. The transmitter runs on 900 MHz so it should not interfere with a home's wireless network and up to 10 speakers can be added on this system. Each of the pool speaker runs on 6AA batteries and is designed to last up to 10 hours the speaker also features LED lights that add ambience for night time use.

via : cool gadgets

New Sony PS3 Bundle offers inFamous Game and 80GB Storage

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:20:00 +0000

I4U, in its report, states that the 80 GB Sony PlayStation 3 console with an action title - inFamous - has been listed on the UK-based Amazon site. Does this mean that the new Sony PS3 bundle is all set to release in the UK?

Feature-wise, the gaming console comprises of an 80GB SKU and a copy of the upcoming action title infamous, developed by Sucker Punch. Amazon also offers a free, selected HDMI cable with the bundle.

It is expected to carry a price tag of £299 (approx. Rs. 22,600) and will release across the United Kingdom by May 29, 2009 through Amazon.co.uk. The online retailer is currently accepting pre-orders for the upcoming inFamous-bundled PS3. There’s a good news as well; interested gamers can save up to £20 by ordering immediately.

The game is scheduled to release in the U.S. on May 26, 2009. A very short demo of the game is available via the PlayStation Network.

KDDI intros waterproof, solar-powered Sharp SH002 Phone

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:19:00 +0000

A month back, we had reported about an anonymous solar-powered phone with a water-resistance capability from KDDI and Sharp. Now, the companies that unveiled the above mentioned handset have announced the launch of a similar capability phone in the Japanese market, called the SH002. Well, we believe that both the phones are one and the same as the looks and the features are exactly akin.

Electronista revealed that Japanese wireless provider KDDI is all set to unveil the solar-powered mobile phone, named the SH002, which is developed by Sharp.

Once charged through the included solar panel, the flip phone is able to deliver 10 minutes of talk-time or 140 minutes of standby time. In order to receive the stated battery life, the device needs to be exposed to the sun for around 2 hours. Moreover, there is a 1.1-inch electronic paper display that indicates the charging efficiency as well as status of the solar panel and battery.

The clamshell design handset is also said to be IPX5/7 rated for the resistance to water exposure.

Besides, it also comes with ‘Au Smart Sports for Fitness’ software that works with a Bluetooth-connected pedometer for gauging the amount of calories being burnt. The solar-powered phone also has the ability to inform users about the body fat in percentage. Also, the SH002 is pre-loaded with Japanese golf course map data and a built-in GPS sensor, enabling users to know how far they are from the pin.

A 3-inch display with a 480×854 resolution, up to 2GB microSD memory card, a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and image stabilization are some of the features of the Sharp SH002. A Wi-Fi radio, 1Seg TV tuner and Mobile wallet functionality round out the key specs.

KDDI will release the Sharp SH002 mobile phone in Japan on June 24, 2009. The price is still a mystery, though

Telefonica and NTT DoCoMo announce Toshiba TG01 Windows Mobile handset

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:18:00 +0000

Telefonica and NTT DoCoMo have planned to introduce Toshiba TG01 Windows Mobile handset in Spanish and Japanese markets, respectively. NTT Docomo will include the handset in its DoCoMo PRO series T-01A.

TG01 is a 9.9mm slim handset that bundles up 4.1-inch WVGA touchscreen display, microSD slot expandable up to 32GB, custom Tosh 3D GUI, 10.2 Mbps HSDPA, GPS and supports WiFi 802.11b/g.

DoCoMo Senior Vice President and Product Department Managing Director Kiyohito Nagata said: “DoCoMo looks forward to working with global operators such as Telefónica to jointly develop mobile services and applications for mutually enhanced global competitiveness. At the same time, we would be pleased if such efforts have the added effect of supporting Japanese mobile phone manufacturers in their attempts to expand handset sales overseas.”

“Operating system platforms are becoming more and more important to drive the extraordinary growth of mobile internet business. DoCoMo and Telefónica are leading operators in their respective markets and this is a great opportunity to provide their customers with best-in-class products and solutions,” said Luis Ezcurra, Manager of Handsets and Multimedia of Telefonica Espana.

The handset is claimed to be apt for customers looking for multipurpose, stylish touch-panel mobile handset. Both the companies, Telefónica and NTT DoCoMo are together on a look-out for new unique features to enhance the handset’s utility.

NTT Docomo and Telefonica will make the Toshiba TG01 Windows Mobile handset available between June and July, this year. The pricing details are yet to be announced.

Microsoft intros Zune HD with OLED touchscreen

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:15:00 +0000

Microsoft has affirmed the launch of the most rumored next-generation portable music player Zune HD. The company is also said to extend the Zune video service to Xbox LIVE internationally, this fall.

The Zune HD is an enhanced version of the Zune devices and promises to deliver a superior listening and viewing experience. The features of this device include a HD Radio receiver to provide users with improved sound quality as well as additional programs. The portable music player will be made available in the US, this fall.

Enrique Rodriguez, corporate vice president of the Microsoft TV, Video and Music Business Group said, “The Zune music player is an integral part of the overall Zune experience, and we’re proud to be growing and extending our offering beyond the device. Delivering on Microsoft’s connected entertainment vision, this news marks a turning point for Zune as it brings cross-platform experiences and premium video content to living rooms around the world.”

The OLED touchscreen allows users to easily navigate through the contents. The screen also features 16:9 aspect ratio and resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. The Zune HD has a high definition video output system. This allows users to connect the media player through a premium HDMI audiovisual docking station direct to an HD TV. This docking wire needs to be purchased separately.

The media player will also feature Internet browser that is designed for multi-touch functionality. This Wi-Fi enabled player allows instant streaming of tracks from the Zune music store.

The pricing of the highly awaited Microsoft Zune HD is still under wraps.

KDDI launches Hitachi Hi-Vision Cam Wooo - 720p video phone

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:58:00 +0000

Electronista hints that KDDI is all geared up with its latest launch, Hitachi Hi-Vision Cam Wooo. It’s not a camera but a video-capable phone that promises to take the phoning and camera features to the next level of enhancement. Moreover, the Japan-based network operator also introduced its summer 2009 roster of 13 mobile phones.

Talking about the video handset, it boasts the ability to record videos of 1280 x 720 pixels and deliver them at a maximum 30 frames per second. It features a 5-megapixel camera with 3X optical zoom, autofocus and image stabilization. The 720p video capture capability is possible at a relatively high 9Mbps bitrate. The phone claims to handle up to an hour of continuous shooting.

The Hitachi Hi-Vision Cam Wooo has an HDMI output and a microSDHC slot to store up to 2 hours of video (at maximum quality) on an 8GB external card.

Apart from that, the video phone is a 3G flip device that reveals a 3-inch display (854×480), enabling users to view 480p at native resolution. In addition to video playback, the handset allows users to access music playback for enhanced entertainment experience. All the multimedia content can be stored on a built-in 500MB of memory and an external microSD card.

Although the price is not clear, the Hitachi Hi-Vision Cam Wooo is expected to reach the Japanese market on June 24, 2009 through KDDI.

iBUYPOWER Battalion 101 CZ-10 premium gaming notebook

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:52:00 +0000

iBUYPOWER has launched its new Battalion 101 CZ-10 premium gaming notebook. This gaming notebook bundles up 15.6 inch WXGA widescreen LCD display with 1366×768 resolution, ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics card, DDR3 memory and Intel Montevina Core 2 Duo Mobile Dual-Core Processor.

Battalion 101 CZ-19 comes with accidental damage protection plan which helps incase of accidental spills and drops.

“We felt it was time to refresh our mainstream gaming notebook line,” said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER. “We are excited by the features and exceptional coverage we are able to offer with the CZ-10 Premium at a very competitive price”

The CZ-10 notebook comes with built-in 2MP webcam, six cell battery, 500GB 5400rpm hard drive, 4GB of DDR3-1066 Memory, HDMI port, four USB ports, incorporated microphone, 3-in-1 card reader and finger print scanner for greater security.

Backed by a standard one year limited warranty and lifetime technical support, the Battalion 101 CZ-10 Premium gaming notebook is available through iBUYPOWER.com at a starting price of $1,235 MSRP.

US Cellular Samsung Gloss flip phone announced

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:50:00 +0000

US Cellular has announced the availability of the all new Samsung Gloss (SCH-u440) phone. This compact, slim flip handset comes with a QWERTY keyboard that ensures faster texting.

This Samsung handset features stereo Bluetooth for handsfree communication, 1.3 megapixel camera and music player. Moreover, it supports up to 16GB external memory. With 2.55 inch x 2.94 inch x .82 inch dimensions, the Samsung Gloss sports a 2.2” QCIF 262K TFT screen.

“Customers are looking for more out of their cell phones every day,” said Alan D. Ferber, Chief Marketing Officer at U.S. Cellular. “The Samsung Gloss offers a full QWERTY keyboard for easy texting as well as a built in camera and music player to make this phone a unique all-in-one device.

Samsung Gloss also features US Cellular’s easyedge service. It enables users to access Your Navigator with voice turn-by-turn directions, games, news and more. Furthermore, the phone consists of Tone Room and City ID feature. The Tone Room is a ring tone shop which gets updated with music of all genres. The caller ID feature displays the city and state of incoming calls.

Samsung Gloss lets users choose between Pink and Charcoal colors. It is available through U.S. Cellular retail locations and at uscellular.com. The price is yet to be announced.

Razer Sphex Gaming Grade Mouse Pad

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:46:00 +0000

Razer has introduced its new Razer Sphex, a gaming grade desktop skin. The amazing mouse mat comes with a unique ultra slim form factor. This mat has been designed for both optical and laser mice.

Being made from high-grade durable material, the mat can be wiped and washed frequently. The wiping and washing doesn’t hamper its performance. This gamming skin is reusable and can be easily removed from any desk surface without any hassle.

“The Razer Sphex is a gaming surface that doesn’t compromise tracking ability or durability even with its slim figure,” says Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, President of Razer. “We wanted to offer gamers a simpler and less expensive gaming-grade mouse mat alternative, while retaining extreme precision and a smooth consistent glide comparable to traditional gaming mouse mats.”

The mat features an adhesive base that sticks to any surface to restrict the mat from moving. Measuring 320 x 230 mm, it claims to be the best for gamming environment. The mid-size mouse mat has an extra lean body to eliminate limitations and provide users with never before gamming experience.

The Razer Sphex gaming grade mouse pad is now available for purchase for a modest price of $14.99 (approx Rs.715)

Transcend and Trend Micro unveil JetFlash V15 Antivirus USB Flash Drive in India

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:31:00 +0000

Transcend and Trend Micro have come together to launch an Antivirus USB flash drive called JetFlash V15. The JetFlash V15 is claimed to be India’s first ever flash drive with antivirus. This amalgamation of Transcend hardware and Trend Micro software is said to provide users with a power-packed performance.

JetFlash V15 users can store their valuable data more securely. Now-a-days, most businesses are conducted online and involve the usage of external drives. The JetFlash V15 will assist them by ensuring safer data transfers.

Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, “USB Flash Drives are immensely popular in India. Equally prevalent are the threats from autorun malware being spread through malicious websites across the World Wide Web. Considering that a majority of computer users in India have little or no awareness about and protection against these threats, our new JetFlash V15 USB Drives preloaded with advanced Trend Micro USB Security software will prove to be a boon to our customers.”

The drive bundles up Trend Micro USB Security that protects the data stored on the drive from Autorun malware. This malware is said to infect file transferred using detachable drives. The drive also offers a 90-day trial version of this software. The software has an easy-to-use interface and hassle-free one-step activation system. The drive protects the data right from the start by isolating the infected files.

“Our USB Security software paired with Transcend’s USB flash drive makes it easy for consumers to add another layer of powerful protection against Internet threats and viruses that could harm their irreplaceable data and files,” said Carol Carpenter, vice president of consumer marketing, Tren Micro, Inc. “We’re pleased to be able to team with Transcend in delivering smart, easy-to-use security so consumers can enjoy online activities with peace of mind.”

When connected to the Internet, this drive downloads and installs the latest security updates. This enables users to freely download and store data on their drive without worrying about data tampering.

Steve Chang, Vice President, Transcend Information Inc. said, “This is an exciting partnership that ultimately improves the lives of portable storage users by giving them the convenience of storing anything on their JetFlash USB flash drive with confidence that their files are safe from harmful viruses.”

The JetFlash V15 features a retractable USB connector that also provides a solution to the problem of losing USB covers. The drive features a lock switch that protects the drive during transportation. The glossy design of the drive includes a handy hook that assists in easily removing the drive from the connector and also prevents accidental loss of the drive.

The Transcend JetFlash V15 will be available for purchase through Redington, Supertron, Mediaman and Luminous Technologies at a price of Rs. 1500 for the 4GB drive and Rs. 2900 for the 8GB one, it comes with a three year warranty.

via, techgadgets

Google: The browser is the computer

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:23:00 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO--Google spent Wednesday morning trying to get developers excited about the next generation of Web technologies by showing off how future Web applications will mimic desktop apps.

"It's time for us to take advantage of the amazing opportunity that is before us," said Google CEO Eric Schmidt, kicking off Google I/O 2009 in San Francisco. Schmidt was referring to the growing sense that the Internet and browsers--rather than a computer's operating system--will be the future foundation for application development.

The industry isn't quite ready for that yet. Many of applications demonstrated before the crowd of around 4,000 developers will require the widespread adoption of HTML 5 technologies, which are still under development by a consortium of companies and organizations.

Still, Google's Vic Gundotra, vice president of engineering, noted that the four modern open standards browsers (Firefox, Safari, Chrome,and Opera) are all adopting some HTML 5 technologies as they become more stable, taking every opportunity possible to ding Microsoft's Internet Explorer for lagging behind the other four browsers.

However, offstage after his keynote, Gundotra downplayed any conflict with Microsoft, noting that its task in moving toward HTML 5 is more complex because of the large number of enterprises running Internet Explorer, and the possibility that internal applications developed for that browser could break. "As they follow through, they are going to have a huge impact on moving the Web forward," he said.

The $107,000 YG Acoustics’ Anat Reference II speakers

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:22:00 +0000

A follow up to the flagship Anat Reference loudspeakers, the Anat Reference II from YG Acoustics is a modular loudspeaker that is available in three different configurations - the compact Anat Reference Main Module, the medium-sized Studio and the flagship Professional. The Anat Reference II Professional is the large floorstanding speaker, which carries a hefty price tag of $107,000 per pair. That said and it gets out of the reach for many of us. The cabinet for the speaker is fully CNC-machined from solid slabs of aircraft-grade aluminum. The crossovers have been designed using proprietary software, with the ability to optimize both frequency response and phase concurrently. The speakers are delivered in six custom aluminum flight cases. Stereophile magazine’s Wes Phillips reviews the speaker system and he said…

The first thing to be noticed about the Anat References was how completely effortless music sounded–all music, whether chamber music, large orchestral showpieces, or kick-ass rock ‘n’ roll. You want a speaker that’s sensitive to nuance? You’ll love the Anat Reference II Professional.

Everything about the Anat Reference II Professional loudspeaker is great, except for the really monstrous size. But, as far as the delivered sound quality is concerned, the Anat Reference II Professional does compensate for the stocky price tag.

Via: Cnet

… you should see this ! * Luxury * Hi-tech special * Famous * Travel Mar 26 Phenix Manticore Loudspeakers signify never-ending ques

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:18:00 +0000

The innovation in the field of high-end audio is getting superior each day to whet the imagination of audiophiles especially those who can afford to pay outrageous amount for the style and flair as much as the bass and response level. Even recession has had negligible affect on the luxurious audio we are introduced to almost every day like the handcrafted Phenix Manticore from Gemme Audio which looks like it belongs to classic furniture. Phenix is the symbol of rebirth and the company’s loudspeakers are the renaissance of large driver, high efficiency, and extended dynamic range designs in fascinating forms. Phenix Manticore is the top model of Ohenix’s ultra-luxurious series, and can even play at live concert levels with ease with its over 125 dB dynamic range, and whopping 100 dB efficiency. Every Phenix Manticore is unique, and built exclusively for the actual owner, which means it can be customized to your desire.

via, GemmeAudio

Moneual unveils blinged ‘701 Jewelry’ luxury PC

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:07:00 +0000

If you think the million dollar jewelry PC “Baroque” from Moneual Lab is not a smart choice in these tough times, you should take a look at Moneual’s new ultra-luxury computer dubbed “701 Jewelry” that carries a reasonable (reasonable for the super-rich) price tag. The multimedia computer comes fitted with a 7-inch touchscreen display and is festooned with gold, brass and Swarovski Signature Jewelry. The spec sheet for this uber-blinged PC includes an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Windows Vista operating system and full HD video playback. The 701 Jewelry luxury PC comes for a cool $30,000.

via, UberGizmo/Aving

Next Gen Google Phone

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:04:00 +0000

The second-generation Google phone will go on sale in Australia from the middle of next month, with a sleeker design and updated features aimed squarely at the iPhone's youth market.

The HTC Magic, based on Google's Android platform, is the successor to the HTC Dream, which went on sale in February as the first Google phone for the Australian market.

Vodafone and Three said they would be selling white and black versions of the Magic, respectively, from the middle of June.

Three, the only carrier to reveal pricing plans so far, will offer the device on a range of plans including for free on a $99 a month contract. Adding on 3GB of data for web browsing, the 3G phone can be had for just under $120 a month.

In the new device, the slide-out keyboard of the Dream is replaced by an on-screen virtual keyboard, similar to the iPhone. Its curved design fits the hand better than the Dream's square, angular chassis.

Samsung Bendable OLED prototype

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:55:00 +0000

We are all looking forward to the days when our computer screens will be as thin as a piece of paper, and it would appear that Samsung’s new ultra-thin flexible AMOLED screen is about ready to herald in that era.

Sure, this 6.5 inch flexible OLED that you see here is just a prototype, but you can at least see how flexible it is. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if you could spindle it. That is, roll it up like a kid who plays “telescope” with an ordinary piece of paper.

I can think of one application for this technology that I saw in a movie. In Red Mars, Val Kilmer has a mobile computer that must have a very flexible AMOLED screen. This screen took up a minimal amount of space, as he was able to retract it into its tiny case like a window blind.

I realize that many of you might not remember that 2000 movie, which was set in the year 2050. As I recall, the AMOLED was able to recognize Martian landmarks just by holding the screen up to them. I’m not certain if Samsung is working on that, but they will probably have it perfected by the mid-century. That isn’t a quote from the company, but it is a personal prediction.

In the meantime, let us all sit back and dream of classrooms of the future, where the teacher hands out a test on very flexible AMOLED paper. I would imagine that after the students were finished, he or she could stack them in a pile, put them in a machine, and they would have their grades in seconds.

Think of other uses for AMOLED displays while you are at it, and put them in the comments section.

source: oled-display

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:50:00 +0000

The little rubber USB ninjas were cool and all, but they couldn’t possibly top this new USB drive. Nothing tops a Shuriken shaped USB drive, actually USB manufacturers might as well stop now. There’s no point in going on to create supposedly new and improved drives when the all time best drive has already been created. Granted, this can’t be used as a real Shuriken, which is a little disappointing. I’m willing to overlook that part though.

They have all kinds of warnings about handling with care due to sharp edges, but anyone who carries a USB Shuriken doesn’t bleed. Everyone knows that. Sadly it only holds 2GB, but yet again that can be overlooked based on the shape of the drive. I’m a little curious what they used to create the USB drive, if it’s just cheap plastic or a metallic type material. Either way though, they don’t list it on the product page. This will cost you ¥ 10,500.00 or a whopping $108.

via, akihabaranews

Tokyo Flash Twelve 5-9 Q version

noreply@blogger.com (Style Aficionado) — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:49:00 +0000

Yet another mind stirring, time consuming, odd but hipp looking Tokyo Flash Watch is here...

As can be seen in the picture it contain 5 LED lines making the dial look like a colorful starfish, the first two lines correspond to 1-12 hours, the third line corresponds to 50 minutes, 10 minutes indicated by each flashing LED, and the last two lines indicate 1-9 minutes, one soon realizes the irony of it being a new-age watch.

In the company's words :

This innovative time piece brings together a fusion of the robotic and the organic creating a distinctly bio-mechanical feel - a step in a new direction for the Twelve 5-9 series.
The stylish case features a contoured undulating effect, as if the metal itself is alive. With a linked stainless steel strap and twenty-six exceptionally bright multi-colored LEDs, this sleek time piece is available in a gun metal finish. 
A single touch of the button sparks a brief animation of lights before the time is displayed. A second touch of the button skips this function, presenting the time instantly.
This design presents the time using the established 12-5-9 method, using colored LEDs to represent 12 hours, 5 groups of 10 minutes and 9 single minutes.
Moving clockwise from the top of the display, the first two lines of LEDs indicate the hours 1-12, each lit LED indicating one hour. The third line of LEDs indicates minutes up to 50, each lit LED indicating 10 minutes. The final two lines indicate single minutes 1-9, one LED representing each single minute. 
A conventional structure with a striking display, this outstanding time piece is perfect for those who crave something extraordinary.
Specs:
Displays the time
Stainless steel strap
Maximum wrist size: 210 mm (approx.)
Case Dimensions: 37 mm x 37 mm x 12 mm
Weight: 120 grams
Water resistance: 3ATM
Japanese & English instructions
One year warranty

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