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Intel and Nokia Create First Joint Laboratory
Intel, Nokia and University of Oulu have announced their first joint research center and will employ about two dozen R&D professionals. The lab is said to be conduct research for new and compelling mobile user experiences that could leverage the rapidly increasing capabilities of mobile devices. Creating interfaces that are more similar to interactions in the real world can enable experiences...
Qualcomm to ship 1.5Ghz Processor in Q4
Smartphones getting smarter by day Qualcomm’s 1.2 Ghz processor was quick then now gets even quicker Qualcomm’s vice president of product management, Mark Frankel confirms to bring 1.5Ghz Snapdragon processor for smartphones and tablets later this year. The QSD8672 is based on ARM design and manufactured using 45nm process. The individual voltage scaling of core allows each core to clock...
Google now Supports Multi Sign-in
Google has added a new feature that enables you to sign in to multiple Google account in the same browser. Earlier when you have two Gmail accounts you have two use two browsers to sign in to account simultaneously that is resolved now. Google has made it easier for the people who have multiple accounts when you login to your Google accounts page you could see the link multiple Sign-in and you...
Amazon announces New Generation of Kindle
Amazon has unveiled the new Kindle e-reader, Amazon says new Kindle has electronic-ink screen with 50 percent better contrast than any other e-reader. It also has 6” display like the old kindle but the redesigned body makes it 21% smaller and 15% lighter at 8.7 ounces and comes in two color graphite and white colors. It is available in two versions one with 3G priced at $189 and the other...
Olive Telecom announces OlivePad
Olive Telecom launch OlivePad – VT100, India’s first 3.5G Pad. OlivePad runs on Android and supports 3.5G HSUPA, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, an inbuilt three mega pixel camera and a front camera. Olive has always come up with some innovative products like OliveZipbook, the 3G embedded Netbook and the OliveFrvrOn Hybrid Phone powered by both AAA battery and LiOn battery. Olivepad runs on Android...
Google Chrome OS to arrive this autumn
Google Chrome OS which was announced on July 7, 2009 to arrive soon, the open source operating system developed by Google based on Chrome browser which is to work exclusively with web application is going to arrive this autumn according to Google vice president of product management Sundar Pichai at CompuTex Taipei.
“We are working on bringing the device later this fall,” said Sundar...
Qualcomm Ships First Dual-CPU Snapdragon Chipset
Qualcomm has started shipping its next generation Snapdragon chipsets with two application cores at 1.2 GHz. This means it provides improved performance with lower power consumption and would enhance future smartphones.
The MSM8260 for HSPA+ and MSM8660 for multi-mode HSPA+/CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Rev. B feature two enhanced CPU cores running at up to 1.2GHz, GPU with 3D/2D acceleration engines...
Apple Sells Two Million iPads
Apple has announced that it has sold two million in less than 60 days since its launch on April 3, this impressive number is just going to rise with the iPad reaching new markets. Apple has just launched iPad in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK this past weekend.
“Customers around the world are experiencing the magic of iPad, and seem to...
Asus Eee Tablet, combination of notepad and e-reader
Asus has come up with a smart digital note taking device, Eee Tablet that will offer you to take notes and gives you the impression of writing on a paper while taking notes. Asus says this device a 2450 dpi touch resolution screen which is one of the world’s most accurate and sensitive digital note taking device. This device has various built-in notepad templates and has the option to store,...
Sony to expand in Asian ereader market
Sony has announced it is preparing to make its Reader digital book available in several new markets. Plans include availability in new Asia/Pacific markets this year, including Japan, China and Australia, as well as further European expansion to encompass countries such as Italy and Spain. In each country Sony intends to leverage its relationships with local retailers, publishers...
Samsung shows a 19” Transparent AMOLED Screen at SID 2010
At CES 2010 Samsung has displayed a 14” AMOLED notebook and now Samsung displays 19” transparent AMOLED screen at SID 2010, Samsung wants to add this screen to notebooks too and also developing a 40” screen. The screen is 30% transparent and is to be applied at the advertisement boards at malls or as a wind shield in cars.
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Gesture Interface gets colorful and fun
Interacting with computer is getting colorful and fun, Robert Wang a student at MIT and Jovan Popović an associate professor has came up with a multicolored Lycra glove to control and interact with computer through a standard webcam. Glove has dots and patches of different shapes and 10 different colors with a new algorithm bring this in to reality.
This technology can be applied in video...
Google announced Android 2.2. Codenamed Froyo
Google at its annual I/O Developer Conference in San Francisco announced Android 2.2. Codenamed Froyo is the latest update android Platform. The updated features include portable hotspot functionality, support for Adobe Flash within the Android Browser, and improvements to Android Market.
Following the release of Android 2.2, Google is working on Android Gingerbread which is revealed...
Viewsonic Announce a Suite of New Digital Media Albums
Viewsonic has announced the availability of a new suite of digital media albums which includes VFM 42 line, VFM1024-11 and VFA724w-10. VFM 42 line of digital media albums offer sophisticated display solutions, perfect for exhibiting and preserving memories in crystal clarity. Available as an 8.4 inch wooden ebony finish (VFM842-12) and an 8.4 (VFM842-52) and 10.4 inch (VFM1042-52) contemporary...
New Intel Atom™ Processor Platform for Smartphone, Tablet Push
Intel has unveiled its newest Intel® Atom™ processor-based platform, includes the Intel® Atom™ Processor Z6xx Series Family (formerly "Lincroft" system-on-chip [SoC]), the Intel Platform Controller Hub MP20 (formerly "Langwell") and a dedicated Mixed Signal IC (MSIC), formerly "Briertown."
"Intel has delivered its first product that is opening...
Apple says iPad reached One Million sales in 28 days
Apple has announced that it sold its one millionth iPad™ on Friday, just 28 days after its introduction on April 3. Apple also added that iPad users have already downloaded over 12 million apps from the App Store and over 1.5 million ebooks from the new iBookstore.
“One million iPads in 28 days—that’s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with...