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Apple iPhone Dissected
2007-07-01 11:51:00
Hours after launch, the iPhone stripped of all parts Apple unleashed the iPhone on the general public only hours ago and it has already been dissected. With a heat gun and razor blade, tech guru Anand Lal Shimpi was able to strip the Apple iPhone of its brushed aluminum cover and reveal its innards. Inside the iPhone, there are the usual GSM and WiFi antennas, battery, camera and tape.Apple makes use of two PCBs in a sandwich configuration ? each tightly packed with chips. Apple equips the iPhone with Samsung MLC NAND flash memory and an ARM processor. The ARM processor was manufacture by Samsung, but has an Apple logo printed on it. AnandTech believes the Apple branded ARM processor may be the Samsung S3C6400 derived from an ARM1176 core.The iPhone?s multi-touch screen consists of multiple layers. On the layer closest to the motherboard, Apple lays down faint dots in a grid-like pattern. The dot grid is necessary for the multi-touch screen, apparently.After dissection, AnandT...
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Apple Prices iPhone Accessories
2007-07-01 11:48:00
Apple opens the flood gates for iPhone accessories While Apple's much-hyped iPhone isn't due to launch until 6PM this evening, Apple has already given us a taste of what to expect when it comes to iPhone accessories. The most prominent iPhone accessory is the Bluetooth headset. The black unit features a single button for making/receiving calls and provides 5.5 hours of talk time and 72 hours of standby time with its lithium-ion battery. The Bluetooth headset comes bundled with an iPhone Dual Dock (charges both the iPhone and the headset) along with a Bluetooth Travel Cable and is priced at $129. The iPhone Dual Dock can be purchased separately for $49. A separate iPhone Dock (without a port for charging the Bluetooth headset) can also be had for $49. Other accessories available include a $29 USB power adapter, $19 Dock Connector to USB Cable, $29 Bluetooth Travel Cable and a $29 Stereo headset. Apple's prices are a bit on the high side when it comes to accessor...
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Apple Employees to Get Free iPhones
2007-07-01 11:44:00
Apple to give free 8GB iPhone to all full-time employees Every job has its perks, but the perk from Jobs for Apple employees will soon be making many outsiders green with envy. Apple CEO Steve Jobs said at a company town hall meeting that all full-time employees, and part-time employees with the company for at least a year, will receive a free 8GB iPhone, reports Think Secret. While the phone launches today, Apple employees will have to wait until the rabid consumer demand is satisfied. The free iPhones will not be delivered until late July. According to Apple?s last annual report, the company employs 17,787 full-time workers. Getting a $600 phone for free is a sweet pick-up, though it is unclear if the deal comes with any strings attached. Consumers looking to own an iPhone will have to sign up for a two-year rate plan at a minimum of $59.99 a month ? plus other fees ? tagging on over $1,400 in additional charges over the cost of the hardware itself. Apple employees ...
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PlayStation 3 Firmware Adds AVC High Profile Playback
2007-07-01 11:40:00
New PlayStation 3 firmware improves AVC playback, backwards compatibility Sony Computer Entertainment has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3, bringing it up to version 1.82. The update brings with it only a pair of publicized additions. New for 1.82 is support for playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) format video, a high image quality encoding method used by Blu-ray Discs and other media, has been added. ?Hopefully this update is moving us closer to the audio playback features many of you commented about,? wrote Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation Network operations. ?We?re continuing to evaluate and improve things across the board, including PS2 software compatibility. Thanks for all of your support and feedback, keep it coming!? Also improved is the system backwards compatibility with original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 titles, though Sony makes no mention of which titles specifically were addressed. Instead, Sony recommends gamers lo...
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PlayStation 3 Production Problems Have Ceased, Says Sony
2007-07-01 11:35:00
Sony's PlayStation 3 now "in full production"In late April, word from Sony was that its production of blue-violet laser diodes had ramped up to 1.7 million units monthly. The blue-violet laser diode, a critical component in Blu-ray Disc optical drives, is largely cited as the reason for the limited production capacity and delayed European launch of the PlayStation 3. With the blue-violet laser diode shortage out of the way, Sony says that its PlayStation 3 console is finally in full production. ?Production problems have now ceased, we're in full production as far as PlayStation 3 is concerned and there's a steady chain of supply in North America, Japan and Europe,? a Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. spokesperson said, as recorded by Compound Semiconductor. In fact, with production woes out of the way, Sony is confident that the PlayStation 3 ? with its myriad of multimedia functions ? will be able to match the company?s success with the PlayStation 2. ?We're aiming towar...
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Print pictures without a computer or printer
2007-06-30 10:05:00
Did you know you can print out all your digital images even if you don't own a printer or a computer? Many photo processing labs, drug stores and camera stores have user-friendly kiosks that feature a printer with a computer. Simply insert your camera's media (xD, SmartMedia, or CompactFlash) into the dedicated slot and follow the easy steps on the computer to print them out in various sizes. These kiosks typically include easy-to-use features for cropping and editing your images, too, so you can get exactly the photo you want, and in just a matter of minutes. If you have a computer but don't have printer, you're still in luck. There are a number of online photo services that allow you to upload your images and even store them on their site for free. Using their site you can then order photo-quality prints of your photos and have them delivered right to your door, or you can send a link to a friend or family member of your online album from which they can se...
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2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
2007-06-30 10:02:00
Some great deals exist right now on new and used cars as dealers clear out old inventory and make room for new models. But one major expense consumers often overlook in buying a new car is the cost of insuring it. A car's make and model can greatly influence what you pay for coverage. Many consumers never check with their insurer before buying a car, and they often fail to shop around for the best rates, according to the Kansas City-based National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
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Adobe Reader 8.1
2007-06-30 05:03:00
Adobe Reader is free software that lets you open, view, search, and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The latest version of Adobe Reader includes additional features such as: Provides better overall performance for faster launch times and real-time zooming and panning Enables you to fill out and submit PDF forms from a variety of devices Helps you download and organize digital editions (formerly known as eBooks) on a variety of devices, with full support for portrait or landscape viewing Lets you display and share Adobe Photoshop Album slide shows and electronic cards, and export images for online photo processing (Note that online photo services vary regionally.) Allows you to save a range of files attached to PDF documents, such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, and multimedia files, and open them in their native applications.Download
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Internet Explorer 7.0
2007-06-30 04:27:00
Internet Explorer 7 includes advancements in security and browsing experience for end users, functionality and compatibility for developers, and manageability for corporate network administrators. Internet Explorer 7 provides improved navigation through tabbed browsing, web search right from the toolbar, advanced printing, easy discovery, reading and subscription to RSS feeds, and much more. This version includes a full installation of the Web browser and the most recent version of Outlook Express, the e-mail client that is included with Internet Explorer.Download
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Opera 9.21
2007-06-30 04:14:00
Opera 9.21A full-featured Internet browser, Opera includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. And because we know that our users have different needs, you can customize the look and content of your Opera browser with a few clicks of the mouse. Tabbed browsing and pop-up blocking Opera integrated search Integrated search Improved security Password manager Opera skins Customization Integrated voice features Full support for Gmail Atom newsfeeds First Web browser to natively support Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)Download
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Samsung F700 Smartphone, the next iPhone
2007-06-29 11:00:00
Samsung today announced a new addition to its Ultra portfolio with the introduction of Ultra Smart F700. This revolutionary mobile phone will be showcased at 3GSM World Congress, the largest telecommunications event, next week. The F700 features unrivaled design and brings a superior range of multimedia experiences to consumers. The Ultra Smart is a part of Samsung?s Ultra portfolio which boasts a full touch screen as well as QWERTY key pad. It reflects the recent trend in telecommunications industry of touch screen user interface and, for users who are not yet familiar with a touch-screen-only user interface, it also implements a QWERTY key pad and VibeTonz technology which allows them to feel the buttons accompanied by responsive vibrations. A Drag and drop method of touch screen was adopted for easier menu navigation along with music play list control for an expanded multimedia experience. Volume, play lists, brightness of screens as well as other menu control can be controlled u...
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Milk - iPod of Desks
2007-06-29 10:54:00
It?s like the Lamborghini of desks. Except we?re Danish. It?s like the iPod of desks. Minus the play list. It?s like Chrysler Building of desks. But with no elevator. Introducing Mik, the perfect office desk. Has a built in fish tank, pen holder, garbage bin, file cabinets, height adjuster & the box (iPod storage). We also know you love your Macs so why not give back to your Mac this Valentine?s Day. Because to say this desk is compatible is an understatement. This is love. Inspired by the same desire for simple form and smart function. Designer: Soren Kjaer
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Asus Lamborghini VX2 Notebook
2007-06-29 10:49:00
The VX2 is designed to give users not only the impression of the Lamborghini spirit but innovative materials and details are incorporated to make the notebook look, feel and run like a supercar. The sensational design starts with the signature colors of Lamborghini yellow and black with each one cast with aluminum-magnesium alloy and carbon fiber, respectively. The special mirror painting surface of the LCD cover not only gives the notebooks an automobile finish, but it also enhances toughness of the cover. Upon opening the notebook, users are presented with glare-type LCD display, metallic keyboard and a leather bound palm rest area completed with yellow stitching just like that of a car interior capturing the Lamborghini luxury in a new tactile way. Speakers placed on the sides of the keyboard deliver a distraction-free audio performance. Rounding up, the fan lid of the notebook located on the back adopts the wheel rim concept, giving the practical feature a touch of ingenious cre...
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Cypres Mobile Phone
2007-06-29 10:43:00
When the technology evolves and its appearance is reduced, a new space is born between us and the mobile phone. From the mobile phone to the pendant, from the pendant to the mobile phone; various possibilities are created utilizing a ?bluetooth? connection. A mobile phone packed with information and precision parts emerges in a new space. As I find the view of a snow-covered town beautiful, when a colorful and precise semi-conductor material is covered with one skin, it shows a new expression. The optics which emerge from the surface is a decor that is precisely worked. Not decorating cosmetically, but changing the expression of what is originally there. I want you to feel a new expression of the cellular phone. Designer: Nao Tamura
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Evolutional Mobile Entertainment
2007-06-29 10:40:00
In the 21st century, humans can not live without technology. However most gadgets are cold and lack vitality. The missing element is something called ?evolutionary possibility?, a way to add a more abstract humanistic approach to how electronic gadgets are used and grow. Currently people already enjoy the many functions a singular device has but if that device could some how evolve in a natural, esoteric way, the gratification from using those functions would increase. The EME designed by Shao Wei Huang takes that approach in designing a mobile device queued for video, music, and gaming. A dual screen setup is used in tandem to fit whatever function is currently being used. One screen is embedded on the outer shell. The other slides out from underneath. Used singularly, the shell displays functions for calling and basic manipulation of data such as contacts, photos, etc. Sliding out the second screen lets you access secondary data. Turning the whole unit sideways turns it into a por...
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Cellphone Inspired
2007-06-29 06:40:00
As flexible displays come to market, designers are asked how they can design products that utilize the technology while remaining meaningful. Yun Liang?s scroll cellphone takes its inspiration from how traditional Chinese paintings are unfurled. When not in use, the display neatly rolls into the tube. All numeric key functions remain tactile running along the side of the scroll as opposed to touchscreen. This makes it possible to use without having to unroll the screen. You would only do so when accessing media and data. Designer: Yun Liang
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S-series - Sleek, Sophisticated Mobile Phone
2007-06-29 06:37:00
Today?s range of phones leaves a lot to be desired in terms of design, the aim of the game being to cram as many functions as possible into a lumpy box of endless buttons. The S-series however steps back from this approach and sets off in a radically different design direction by combining sleek, sophisticated styling with top quality materials all put together in a compact package, to make the whole experience of looking at and owning the phone just as pleasurable as using it. The phone is aimed at people who want to stand out and make a statement, without compromising on features. Designed in such a way that almost every key feature, from using the camera to making and receiving calls, is easily operated without the need to flip out the keypad and waste time. Designer: Simon Enever
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ZOMG! It?s A Mutant Platypus!
2007-06-29 06:32:00
Actually it?s a Bugimen, designed by Ehsan Moghaddampour for a future where driving is totally computer controlled leaving you as a bored passenger. Fortunately the Bugimen is designed for hot off roading so just sit back and enjoy the bumpy ride.Influenced by desert landscapes, the Bugiman easily carves thru sand via its suction cup-like tires. A Pneumatic pump systems keep the car stable and regulates its height. The body is also a radical departure from conventional design by employing enough latex to make Trojan jealous.Designer: Ehsan Moghaddampour
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PS3 Vs. Xbox 360
2007-06-29 06:17:00
PS3 Vs. Xbox 360Uploaded by M4ple
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Technology Street 2007
2007-06-24 08:24:00
Technology Street 2007 Between 16-17 June 2007 At IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, THAILAND
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Firefox 2.0.0.4
2007-06-24 06:57:00
The award-winning Web browser is better than ever. Browse the Web with confidence. Firefox protects you from viruses, spyware and pop-ups. Enjoy improvements to performance, ease of use and privacy. It's easy to import your favorites and settings and get started. The latest version delivers easier navigation for everyone, including those who are visually or motor-impaired. Firefox is the first browser to support DHTML accessibility, which, when enabled by Web authors, allows rich Web applications to be read aloud. Users may navigate with keystrokes rather than mouse clicks, reducing the tabbing required to navigate documents such as spreadsheets. Firefox 1.5 (Windows version) is also the first browser to meet US federal government requirements that software be easily accessible to users with physical impairments.Download www.mozilla.com/firef ox/
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2007-06-24 06:15:00
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NVIDIA Partners Quietly Rollout Retail GeForce 8400GS
2007-06-23 13:57:00
NVIDIA takes on the entry-level DirectX10 market with a sub-$100 retail graphics card Graphic card manufacturers silently launched retail GeForce 8400GS-based add-in boards this week. The GeForce 8400GS is NVIDIA?s newest retail entry-level offering, slotting below the GeForce 8500GT. NVIDIA previously released the GeForce 8400GS a couple months ago to OEMs only.The retail GeForce 8400GS arrives ready to take on AMD?s upcoming ATI Radeon HD 2400-series. The entry-level offering introduces DirectX and shader model 4.0 to a sub-$100 price point. NVIDIA also packs the GeForce 8400GS with PureVideo HD for hardware accelerated video decoding, which accelerates decoding of H.264, VC-1 and MPEG2 high-definition video formats.GeForce 8400GS-based cards feature 16 stream processors clocked at 900 MHz with a 450MHz core clock ? similar to the GeForce 8500GT. NVIDIA pairs the GeForce 8400GS with 256MB of 400 MHz, 800 MHz effectively, DDR2 memory as with the GeForce 8500GT. However, NVIDI...
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HP Introduces Industry's Largest Digital Camera Touchscreen
2007-06-23 13:54:00
HP to sell $80 five-megapixel digital camera in July HP introduced nine new digital cameras on Thursday, including one with the largest touchscreen LCD display of any compact digital camera in the industry.The HP Photosmart R937 Digital Camera has a 3.6-inch Auto-bright touchscreen display for editing and organizing photos directly on the camera. Included within the touchscreen is a Microsoft Windows Vista-compatible tagging feature and a virtual keyboard, making photo organization and management quicker and easier once the camera is connected to a PC.The 8-megapixel R937 also features the latest generation of HP Design Gallery, which includes the popular ?slimming? feature that can take up to 10 pounds off photographed subjects, HP pet-eye fix to correct glowing pet eyes and touch-up technology for removal of blemishes.The HP Photosmart Mz67 Digital Camera, which produces 8-megapixel photos, is HP?s first compact midrange zoom digital camera. The Mz67 features a big 6x optica...
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Nintendo, Sony Will Not Accept "Adults Only" Games
2007-06-23 13:48:00
AO-rated Manhunt 2 would be unacceptable to Nintendo and Sony Nintendo tried with the Game Cube to shed its image of being a video games system strictly for children by promoting games such as Resident Evil 4. With the widespread success and family appeal of the Wii, Nintendo may be facing another challenge on coming up with the appropriate mix of games for the mature crowd and everyone else. While Nintendo may be hoping that its developers make mature games for the Wii, it may be getting more than it bargained for with Rockstar Games ? Manhunt 2. In what could be the game with the most controversy stirred before release, Manhunt 2 is already banned from sale and distribution in the UK, recently also banned in Ireland, and is tentatively rated as AO for adults only by the U.S.-based ESRB. Although AO-rated games are legally sellable in North America, the approval processes of Nintendo and Sony do not allow such games to appear on its systems. Manhu...
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New Content Protection System Ready for Blu-ray Disc
2007-06-23 13:42:00
BD Plus now available to help prevent Blu-ray piracy Blu-ray Disc is getting another layer of content protection with the availability of BD Plus (BD+). The system, from BD+ Technologies LLC, is now complete and available to all Hollywood movie studios and content developers for implementation in Blu-ray Disc media. Issued by BD+ Technologies are system specifications, key management rules, test specifications and various agreements. Also launched are a key issuing center, testing centers for players, and testing facilities for disc playability. With the recent compromises to the Advanced Access Content System (AACS), BD Plus represents a new DRM scheme in hopes to thwart piracy. The BD+ system is believed to play a part in several Hollywood movie studios? choice of which high-definition optical format to support. As the HD DVD specification does not account for BD+, movie studios such as Fox may have sided exclusively with Blu-ray Disc for its extra levels of protecti...
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SoundGate - Computer For Musicians by Nicolas Gonzalez Garrido
2007-06-23 04:43:00
SoundGate provides musicians with tools for a new rich experience in individual learning, tutor instruction and live playing. The optimal user-experience has been designed taking in account the needs of musicians. The Tablet facilitates the creative process by recording playing sessions, recognizing and transcribing music, prompting sheet music and lyrics, generating electronic accompanist sound and displaying onscreen timing and metronome. [ Click here to download the video ]Designer: Nicol as Gonzalez Garrido
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USB Notebook by Hsuan Cheng Li
2007-06-23 04:39:00
The USB Notebook makes your USB storage device a virtual notebook. The software enables you to duplicate the environment of your PC to portable USB storage devices, such as Flash drives, hard drives, and memory cards. By connecting your USB storage device to any other PC via its USB port, you can do your work just like you on your own PC. After your work is done, all your personal data and settings will be removed as soon as the USB storage device is disconnected. This product also has the function of data synchronization, which facilitates you to keep track of all data modifications you have made on another PC. Designer: Hsuan Chen g Li
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Newsware - Digital Toolkit for Reporters by Benjamin Kuhn
2007-06-23 04:33:00
Newsware is a system of wireless connected digital devices. Each device serves a simple purpose without an overload of unnecessary functions. The Camera shoots images or video and uses the benefits of external displays, the VoiceStick records audio and the NotePad collects and organizes all information recorded with those devices. Its double sided touch display permits a quick application change or flipping pages like in a book. The handheld provides all the necessary applications used by journalists with a focus on text processing. A soft keyboard completes the toolkit. Designer: Benjamin Kuhn
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Seesaw Mobile Phone
2007-06-23 04:23:00
This phone concept by Karsten Willmann has all the basics of ?phone concepts 101? down. You?ve got the high contrast OLED display. You?ve got the really thin form factor. And then there?s the number key pad and soft keys sitting nearly flush with the surface. But what?s really interesting is the bulge protruding from its center-back, hiding a camera and flashlight. Lay it on a table and the screen stays angled just enough so legibility isn?t an issue. Put a Pokemon on either side and watch it seesaw. Pokemon not included.Designer: Karsten Willmann
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