November 16, 2008 - November 22, 2008

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Honda develops world’s first Ecological Drive Assist System with three functions for Enhanced Real World Fuel Economy: Honda announced the development of the Ecological Drive Assist System, which combines three functions to enhance fuel economy: the ECON Mode utilizes harmonized control of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) and engine to support more fuel-efficient driving; the guidance function uses speedometer color to provide real-time guidance on fuel-efficient driving; and the scoring function provides feedback about current driving practices, as well as feedback on cumulative, long-term fuel-efficient driving. The world’s first system to combine these three functions in a comprehensive approach to fuel economy enhancement, the Ecological Drive Assist System will be implemented for the first time on the all-new Insight hybrid vehicle in spring 2009.
More...; November 20, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport
Maxell Rewritable 50GB Professional Disc for Sony XDCAM System: Hitachi Maxell will launch Professional Disc with rewritable 50GB recording capacity worldwide in December 2008, offering compatibility with dual layer Professional Disc system for Sony XDCAM system. Maxell’s new Professional Disc PD-50DL is a recording media which is specially designed for Professional Broadcasting optical disc system XDCAM, offering high capacity storage and fast transfer rate by introducing a blue-violet laser. Incorporated dual-layer structure on one side and optimized recording layer which is ideal for high density recording, Maxell achieved enormous 50GB recording capacity in addition to high dependability which was enabled by precise spin-coating and durable hard-coating technology.
More...; November 20, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Hitachi Maxell Launches World’s First Shock resistant iVDR Xtreme for Commercial Broadcasting: Hitachi Maxell will launch the world’s first iVDR for commercial broadcasting, iVDR Xtreme, which features significantly higher shock resistance, and a compatible adapter from December. Maxell iVDR Xtreme features heightened shock resistance and outstanding functionality for editing processes in broadcasting operations. The reverberation of external shocks from the case to the hard disc drive is inhibited by a buffer material that separates the hard disc drive from the case. Consequently, iVDR Xtreme is resistant to shocks from falls of 140cm. The compatible adaptor for iVDR Xtreme incorporates USB and IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) interfaces. Therefore, according to the application required, iVDR Xtreme can be connected to cameras, editing equipment, and PCs compatible with USB or IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) hosts. In addition, the adapter includes a lock function to prevent iVDR Xtreme falling out even when the adapter is being carried.
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HP TouchSmart tx2 industry’s first convertible notebook PC with Multi-touch Innovations: HP TouchSmart tx2 is the industry’s first convertible notebook PC with multi-touch technology designed specifically for consumers. The HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC is developed for people on the go who value having their digital content at their fingertips – literally. Powered by the AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor or AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor and built on Windows Vista Home Premium, the HP tx2 will be made available worldwide in an array of configure-to-order options. The convertible design with a twist hinge allows consumers to enjoy the TouchSmart in three modes: PC, display and tablet. With a rechargeable digital ink pen, users can turn the tx2 into a tablet PC to write, sketch, draw, take notes or graph right onto the screen – and then automatically convert handwriting into typed text.
More...; November 19, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing
Prada Link-sleek luxurious Bluetooth digital watch: LG and Prada reinvents mobile trend with another stunning offering, the Prada Link-LG-LBA-T950. Expected to release with the new LG Prada handset, this sleek and elegantly packaged digital timepiece is a Bluetooth device that can remotely monitor phone calls as well as read full SMS text messages without having to extract the phone from a bag or pocket. Extending the handset’s luxurious exterior beyond the device itself is a new wearable type accessory; the Prada Link not only revolutionizes the conventional methods of mobile communication, but adds practicality and convenience to a fashionable statement.
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LG and Prada launches latest edition of the Prada Phone -LG-KF900: The latest edition of the Prada Phone by LG-LG-KF900 offers a collection of technical upgrades catering to today’s highest mobile needs. In the outer peripherals, new handset preserves the same original minimalist exterior that has now become a key design inspiration of touch screen handsets worldwide. A defining modification for the new handset involves a set of aesthetics keys that slide out to form a more professional look that not only grazes an elevated level of sophistication, but is also a highly efficient communication tool that complements the latest PRADA Phone by LG’s technology. The handset’s user interface also receives a powerful improvement with LG’s latest active flash UI technology and haptic feedback on touch input enhancing the experience of the phone’s exclusive contents offerings. Dynamic upgrades to the software is well complimented by hardware extensions that include 3G capability with HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps and advanced 5 megapixel camera featuring slow motion video recording and DivX playback. Other features include Wi-Fi, full HTML browser, and video calling capabilities.
More...; November 19, 2008 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Mobile owners switch to a four or five star mobile charger and save energy: Do you know that chargers consume electricity when disconnected from the phone but left plugged into the wall socket? Around two thirds of the energy used by mobile devices is wasted in this way. Manufacturers are addressing this by continually improving the efficiency of their chargers and in making it easier for consumers to pick the ones using the least energy. To help you save energy, a group of mobile manufacturers has launched a common energy rating system for chargers, making it easier for consumers to compare and choose the one that saves the most energy. The new rating system indicates how much energy each charger uses when left plugged into the wall socket after charging is completed. The ratings cover all chargers currently sold by LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson and range from five stars for the most efficient chargers down to zero stars for the ones consuming the most energy.
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Samsung 2GB DDR3 Solutions Certified by Intel for Core i7 PC platform: Samsung announced today that two Samsung 2-gigabit DDR3 solutions have been validated by Intel to work with its new Core i7 (Nehalem) PC platform. The 2 GB DDR3 devices that have passed Intel's validation program are Samsung DDR3 SDRAM chip (x8) and 4 GB 1066Mbps DDR3 module for desktop PCs. The newly validated Samsung DDR3 solutions are based on advanced 50 nanometer (nm) class technology and 2Gb memory components developed last September. By utilizing 50nm-class technology, Samsung's 2GB DDR3 modules can consume considerably less power than conventional 1GB DDR3 modules, up to a maximum of 40 percent less at 1333Mbps.
More...; November 19, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing
NVIDIA Tesla Personal Supercomputer equivalent to computing power of a cluster at 1/100th of the price!: NVIDIA and its worldwide partners today announced the availability of the GPU-based Tesla Personal Supercomputer, which delivers the equivalent computing power of a cluster, at 1/100th of the price and in a form factor of a standard desktop workstation. Priced like a conventional PC workstation, yet delivering 250 times the processing power, researchers now have the horsepower to perform complex, data-intensive computations right at their desk, processing more data faster and cutting time to discovery. At the core of the GPU-based Tesla Personal Supercomputer is the Tesla C1060 GPU Computing Processor which is based on the NVIDIA CUDA parallel computing architecture.
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Nissan announces New Nissan Cube: Nissan today revealed the all-new, third generation of its highly successful Nissan Cube in launch events in Japan, the United States and Europe. The fully redesigned Cube continues the iconic "cubic" styling of the previous generation, adding a higher level of refinement and polish inside and out. Originally launched in 1998, the Cube has sold nearly one million units to date in Japan. The latest version maintains the distinctive exterior styling that is instantly recognizable as the Cube, such as the asymmetric rear end, while pursuing a simpler, more universal design for its debut on the world stage. It offers greater comfort, a larger cabin and a host of innovative interior details such as sofa-like seating, a large glass roof panel that extends over the driver's seat for an open, airy view of the outside environment, and a shoji-style roof shade that fills the cabin with gentle light.
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Claudia Castillo is the first person in the world to undergo a whole organ transplant grown from her own stem cells: 30-year-old Claudia Castillo has an artificial airway created entirely from her own stem cells. A mother of two has become the first person in the world to undergo a whole organ transplant grown from her own stem cells. From being virtually bedridden after her windpipe became blocked, 30-year-old Claudia Castillo, above, is now able to resume the active life she once had. The breakthrough is thanks to the pioneering work of British scientists, who are hailing a new dawn in transplant surgery which they believe could revolutionize the lives of millions. British scientists believe the technique could be extended to allow surgeons to replace organs such as the heart and the lung, and are confident it will be the normal way of carrying out transplants in just two decades. And because the technique makes use of adult stem cells donated by the patient, it sidesteps the ethical issues around the use of embryonic stem cells.
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