- Sapporo White Illumination
Sapporo White Illumination is a big event which marks the coming of the snow season in the capital city of Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido. Started in 1981, Sapporo White Illumination features romantic, artistic collaboration of nature and light after dark in the northern region, usually with the background of the white snow. Trees or objets d’art in Odori or main downtown areas light up the surroundings, making the snow-world even more mysterious and fascinating.
- November 29, 2008 |
- Korean Unmanned Lunar Module costs roughly half the cost of an American lunar module
A Korean team has independently developed and tested a small unmanned lunar module. The lunar module can travel to the moon from the earth's orbit and land on the moon's surface with its own engine propulsion. The Korean lunar module measures 40 cm by 40 cm and consists of a propulsion engine and a control system. It can land on the moon's surface using its four legs. The engine also reduces the speed for the moon landing.
- November 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
- OCZ Fatal1ty Power Supplies for stable and efficient power for Gamers
The new Fatal1ty series Power Supplies from OCZ offers gamers stable and efficient power for their mainstream or high-end rigs. These high-performance OCZ power supplies were co-developed with the expertise of Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of fellow gamers. OCZ Fatal1ty Professional Series PSUs feature incredible performance to power the latest graphics cards and hard drives. To meet the needs of a wide range of gamers, OCZ’s Fatal1ty PSUs offer three configuration choices including a non-modular 400W, modular 550W, and a high-performance, +12V single-rail 700W edition.
- November 27, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing
- Super Talent Pico-E USB Drive with a novel sliding lid
The fifth product in the Pico series, the new Pico-E USB drive from Super Talent is a sleek and small mobile storage device with a unique new sliding lid. The new Pico-E USB drive combines style and performance into a classy little package that is much more rugged than it looks.
- November 27, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing
- Best of Greenlaunches for a clean green world
Take a break from the world of luxury, gadgets, technology and peek in to the eco-world of Greenlaunches -
Universal Studios Hollywood gets greener with solar powered electric carts (Eco-vehicles)
Green hero - Hart Bochner is Hollywood's greenest actor (Eco-Hero)
Arbre – An eco-friendly tree to illuminate the eco-dens of the future (Eco-Concept)
Eco-friendly Handy Heart Eco Warmer to beat the heat! (Eco-Gadget)
Sport Phone gets alternative green energy as you keep fit (Eco-Concept)
Greentainer Project – Recycled container fitted with solar roof goes mobile (Eco-Architecture)
- November 26, 2008 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
- Nokia 6260 slide for great mobile Internet experience
The new Nokia 6260 slide handset features quick access to search engines and points of interest straight from the home screen and the new 360° navi-key allows a great mobile Internet experience. Uploading images and videos to websites, blogs and social networks is quicker than ever with Nokia 6260 slide, which features lightning-fast, speeds over both cellular and Wi-Fi networks. The Nokia 6260 slide comes with the latest 3G technology, with high speed uploads (HSUPA) and downloads (HSDPA), a great camera, music player and web browser with a simple, instantly familiar interface. Combined with the range of Ovi services on offer, Nokia brings a compelling mobile Internet experience to a huge group of consumers.
- November 26, 2008 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Crucial DDR3 Memory Modules Support Intel Core i7 processors
Lexar Media today announced the immediate availability of Crucial DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) and DDR3-1333 (PC3-10600) three channel memory kits in support of Intel's next generation Core i7 processors. Intel's new memory interface technology, called Intel QuickPath, connects the memory and the processors in an entirely new way. Rather than communicating through a separate chipset, the memory and processor are now directly connected.
- November 26, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing
- Korea Fourth in the world to develop 300km/h High Speed Train
Hyundai Rotem Company revealed its first set of the new Korean high speed train, KTX-II, made with independent Korean technology. The KTX-II is designed to minimize air resistance with a streamline design and maximize energy efficiency with an aluminum alloy car body. The safety and reliability has also been increased. The new high speed train can be adjusted and operated as 10 cars in one train set or 20 cars in one train set according to the number of passengers. Korea has proudly become the fourth country in the world following Japan, France and Germany that has acquired the technology to manufacture and operate the 300km/h (maximum speed 330km/h) high speed train.
- November 26, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport
- Kenwood CR-iP500 iPod dock with built in FM and CD player
The elegant looking Kenwood CR-iP500 audio gadget is an iPod dock, which delivers a 2x5 WRMS power through its dual 80mm full-range drivers. The built in FM tuner can store up-to 30 station presets. Other features include –CD player, handy remote control and a USB 2.0 jack to playback WMA and MP3 audio files from USB memory sticks. The CD player plays both audio discs and WMA or MP3 format. The Kenwood CR-iP500 supports fourth-generation iPod - the iPod and iPod photo / mini / nano / classic / touch.
Recorded in the MP3 format, bit rate can be selected from 256/192/128/96kbps.
- November 25, 2008 | Related Entries - MP3
- Honda leases first FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle to Ministry of the Environment in Japan
Honda began leasing the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle in Japan, delivering the first vehicle to the Ministry of the Environment. This transaction follows directly upon a completed lease to the Ministry of the FCX fuel cell vehicle, predecessor to the FCX Clarity. Designed as a dedicated fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity is powered by the Honda V Flow fuel cell stack. Thanks to the innovative layout of the fuel cell power plant, the FCX Clarity offers superior design, packaging and driving performance. Emitting no CO2 in operation, the FCX Clarity offers not only the ultimate in environmental responsibility but also real-world performance and appeal.
- November 25, 2008 | Related Entries - Green Energy | Related Entries - Transport
- Los Angeles mayor announces world’s largest solar energy plan
Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa unveiled an ambitious plan for installing solar panels on residents' rooftops to meet 10 percent of the city's energy needs by the year 2020.The energy plan, Solar LA, is expected to cost each Los Angeles resident an additional 2 dollars a month once it is complete. Details of the plan, including a cost estimate, will come up over the next 90 days. The framework of the plan calls for 380 megawatts of power to be generated from solar panels installed on residents' rooftops and through the SunShares Program, which would allow customers to purchase shares of a city solar power plant in exchange for credits on their energy bills. Another 500 megawatts of energy would come from utility-scale solar power projects that would feed into two transmission stations run by the city's Department of Water and Power.
- November 25, 2008 | Related Entries - Green Energy
- Kokuyo workers work on the rooftop of its headquarters to reduce CO2 emissions!
Japanese office supplies manufacturer Kokuyo opened a garden office on the rooftop of its headquarters in Tokyo on Thursday in a bid to cut back on electricity consumption and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. With this innovative step, Kokuyo aims to reduce its overall CO2 emissions by 56 tons a year, about 10 percent of it through the garden office. The company feels workers will be able to work more efficiently in a natural environment. About 140 employees are expected to work in the garden office for 90 days a year -- about a third of their annual work days. The rooftop office uses latest energy saving devices such as sensors, LED lights etc.
- November 20, 2008 |
- airpenMini-Digital pen
Pental Japan has announced the launch of digital pen-airpenMini. The airpenMini digital pen uses Ultrasound / infrared system and comes with a special pen pressure-sensitive switch on the pen tip. When the digital pen nib is pressed, the pressure on writing is reduced. What is written on the paper with the airpenMini is stored on the mini memory unit. The memory unit with 2MB memory can store up-to 100 pages (A5) equivalent matter. Data is transferred to the PC from the memory unit very fast when connected.
- November 20, 2008 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
- Asus ROG CG6190 World’s first Highest Performing Intel X58 Gaming PC
Synced with the launch of Intel’s latest generation Core i7 processor and X58 chipset, Asus announced the launch of its Gaming PC- ROG CG6190. Asus ROG CG6190 features Intel’s latest platform and provides top-notch solutions to deliver the ultimate in gaming experience. The Asus ROG CG6190 is the world’s first highest performing consumer desktop platform that features the most advanced Intel Core i7 CPUs and X58 chipsets to allow gamers to experience even higher levels of speed and performance. In comparison to the previous generation Quad Core platform, the Corei7 delivers 52% faster processing speed in 3D gaming applications.
- November 20, 2008 |
- Honda reveals FC Sport-a hydrogen-powered three-seat sports car concept
Honda revealed the Honda FC Sport design study model, a hydrogen-powered, three-seat sports car concept, at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Honda FC Sport emphasizes the design flexibility and potential of Honda’s V Flow fuel cell technology – already deployed in the Honda FCX Clarity sedan – and reconfigures it into a lightweight sports car design with an ultra-low center of gravity, powerful electric motor performance and zero-emissions. The high-output Honda fuel cell powertrain and a sleek, aerodynamic body contribute to the vehicle’s performance potential. The optimal placement of fuel cell components for performance also allows for a relatively large passenger cabin by conventional supercar standards with enough space for three seating positions. The interior layout focuses primarily on the driver with a racecar-like center driving position. The enclosed canopy opens upward from the rear to allow for entry and exit. Two rear passenger seats flank the driver’s left and right side.
- November 20, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport
- Next Page
Search
Categories
- 2008 Beijing Olympics
- Computing
- Digital Cameras
- From The West
- Gaming
- Green Energy
- MP3
- Media Devices
- Mobile Phones
- Other Stuff
- Projector
- Robotic
- Transport
- Archives
Recent Entries
-
Korean Unmanned Lunar Module costs roughly half the cost of an American lunar module
-
OCZ Fatal1ty Power Supplies for stable and efficient power for Gamers
-
Crucial DDR3 Memory Modules Support Intel Core i7 processors
-
Korea Fourth in the world to develop 300km/h High Speed Train
-
Honda leases first FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle to Ministry of the Environment in Japan
-
Los Angeles mayor announces world’s largest solar energy plan
-
Kokuyo workers work on the rooftop of its headquarters to reduce CO2 emissions!
-
Asus ROG CG6190 World’s first Highest Performing Intel X58 Gaming PC
-
Honda reveals FC Sport-a hydrogen-powered three-seat sports car concept
Contact
If you have a hot news tip, a press release, or want us to review your product, let us know.Feeds
Blogroll
Archives
