- A loud voice shouts Help this laptop is reported lost or stolen
Front Door Software Corp has launched a Retriever program that combats laptop theft. If a thief fails to enter the correct password, a loud voice shouts, "Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen," from the speaker. A message saying "Stolen laptop" and contact information of the owner appears onscreen every 30 seconds. Retriever also begins tracking down the location of the laptop while sending out the warning message. As soon as the laptop is turned on, it will automatically connect to the internet by searching for a Wi-Fi network then send its location information to the Front Door Software website. The owner of the stolen laptop can check its location online and report it to the police. The owner can set a password on the website to hide important information stored in the laptop.
- February 27, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
- Epson Develops USB Host Controller with Built-in Software
Epson has begun shipping samples of the second product in the company's line of USB controller LSIs with integrated USB software for USB memory connection applications. The newly developed Epson S1R72U06 follows on the heels of Epson's popular S1R72U16 as a USB host controller LSI that incorporates on-chip all the USB software needed for USB memory device connection. The new controller offers enhanced ease-of-use with expanded support.
- February 27, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
- Best of Greenlaunches for a clean green world
Urban Space Station project – A mini farm for urban dwellers (Eco-Concept)
Recycling oil rigs into hotels and spa (Eco- Architecture)
Mountain dew bottles to be recycled into fine tailored suits by Sears (Eco-Fashion)
Acqua Liana - A $29 million mansion stands out for eco-friendly opulence (Eco-Architecture)
Australia's VICOSC discovers way to print solar cells as easily as money (Eco-Technology)
Bentley Continental Supersports is mean and green (Eco-Transport)
- February 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
- Olympus E-620- World’s smallest, lightest digital SLR with built-in image stabilization
Combining the unmatched compact, lightweight design of the Olympus E-420 with the advanced features of the Olympus E-520, notably its built-in image stabilization mechanism, the new Olympus E-620 digital SLR camera offers a level of convenience and portability unprecedented in a camera this sophisticated. High picture quality is ensured by a 12.3-megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor and the new TruePic III+ image processing engine. The E-620 also offers top-of-its-class high-speed performance with a newly developed 7-point AF system for fast, accurate autofocusing and high-speed sequential shooting at 4 frames per second.
The Olympus E-620’s newly developed small image stabilization mechanism features a compensation effect of up to 4 EV steps. The E-620 also incorporates some of the exciting new features found on Olympus E-30, such as the Art Filter function and the multi-aspect function. Six Art Filters, including a bright, colourful, Pop Art filter and a dreamy, ethereal, Soft Focus filter, enable anyone to easily achieve modes of photographic expression that ordinarily require the use of special lenses, add-on filters, or the use of complex image processing techniques.
- February 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
- Olympus FL-BK04 Flash Bracket and FL-BKM03 Twin Flash Bracket for professional photographers
Olympus today announced the launch of the FL-BK04 Flash Bracket and FL-BKM03 Twin Flash Bracket. A flash bracket is the support device used to mount an external flash on the side of a camera. It is usually used by professional photographers and camera buffs in such applications as news gathering, portrait shooting or macro shooting, in order to avoid unnatural shadows which may appear in the photograph when the external flash is mounted on top of the camera, or to prevent the flash itself or flash attachment from being damaged due to the contact. Both the newly released Olympus FL-BK04 Flash Bracket and Olympus FL-BKM03 Twin Flash Bracket are designed so that they do not interfere with the dual-axis LCD monitor, ensuring that the user will be able to continue to enjoy free-angle Live View shooting.
- February 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
- STMicroelectronics announces World’s first 1/4-inch optical format 3-megapixel raw Bayer sensors with integrated EDoF capabilities
STMicroelectronics announced the World’s first 1/4-inch optical format, 3-megapixel raw Bayer sensors with integrated Extended-Depth-of-Field (EDoF) capabilities. The VD6853 and VD6803 are high-performance 3.15-megapixel CMOS image sensors with integrated EDoF. The unique combination of on-chip EDoF with ST’s most advanced 1.75 um pixel process results in excellent image quality at focus distances down to 15 cm, extending the camera’s in-focus range from ultra-short distance optical character recognition and bar-code reading to best infinity. ST’s new CMOS sensors also embed image enhancement filters, including 4-channel anti-vignette to balance uneven illumination or defect correction on the fly, which ensure optimum image quality and reduce tuning complexity. Enabling camera modules as small as 6.5 x 6.5mm, ST’s newest image sensors combine exceptional sharpness and user experience with size and cost benefits, offering a smart alternative to auto-focus camera solutions.
- February 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- Sony announces Cyber-shot cameras- DSC-T900, DSC-T90, DSC-W290, DSC-W230 and DSC-H20
Sony today announced five new Cyber-shot cameras- DSC-T900, DSC-T90, DSC-W290, DSC-W230 and DSC-H20 that make it easier to take the best pictures without changing settings. Sony has combined three key technologies to make these cameras smarter. The intelligent auto mode, available on the Sony Cyber-shot cameras- T900, T90, W290 and H20 models helps “think” for you and detect scene conditions then adjust settings, especially in difficult lighting scenarios. Intelligent scene recognition (iSCN) detects up to eight scenes, recognizing objects, faces and lighting conditions (e.g. low light and backlight). Then, in one-thirtieth of a second, it changes the setting to get the best shot. Intelligent scene recognition (iSCN) detects up to eight scenes, recognizing objects, faces and lighting conditions (e.g. low light and backlight). Then, in one-thirtieth of a second, it changes the setting to get the best shot.
The Sony W290 and H20 cameras also have selected-face memory, allowing you to zero in on the main subject’s face. The next time the camera detects the priority face in the frame, it will automatically focus on that person. The Sony W290, H20, T90 and T900 cameras feature wide and full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes. The 720p movie resolution is three times higher than VGA movies. The movie function is based on the MPEG4 codec for video compression. Plus the T900 has a stereo microphone. All of the new cameras have the Optical SteadyShot feature and Smile Shutter technology.
- February 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
- Ricoh Announces CX1 Compact digital camera
Ricoh has announced the launch of new compact digital camera CX1. The CX1 with 28-200 mm 7.1x optical zoom lens in a slim compact body is available in three colors-black, pink and silver. The appearance of Ricoh CX1 is similar to Ricoh R10.The 3.0-inch Transparent Amorphous Silicon TFT LCD with high resolution is sharp and bright. The camera comes with 88MB built in memory and uses SDHC / SD memory card for recording.
- February 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
- Honda to exhibit latest Advanced Safety Vehicles equipped with active safety driving support features
Honda will demonstrate its latest Advanced Safety Vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles, and electric carts, equipped with active safety driving support features that utilize information technologies at the ITS-Safety 2010 public demonstration to be held February 25 to 28, 2009 in Tokyo.These Honda Advanced Safety Vehicles are designed to exchange speed and positional information and other data between vehicles or between a vehicle and an electric cart (vehicle-to-vehicle communications), as well as between the vehicle and road infrastructure (vehicle-to-infrastructure communications), in order to provide the drivers with information which may help to prevent an accident.
Honda’s Advanced Safety Vehicle research model, based on an Odyssey minivan for the Japanese market, represents the next stage in the development of its vehicle-to-infrastructure driving support systems, including DSSS, developed principally by the Universal Traffic Management Society of Japan; Smartway, promoted by the Road Bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT); and ASV, promoted by the Road Transport Bureau of MLIT.
- February 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Samsung IT100 and PL65 (SL820 and SL620 in U.S) digital cameras with powerful intelligent features
Samsung today announced two new point-and-shoot digital cameras, the IT100 and PL65 (SL820 and SL620 in U.S). The stylish and advanced, 12.2 mega-pixel IT100 and PL65 allow consumers to experience higher-end features and performance at more affordable prices. Samsung’s new IT100 offers users a 28mm wide-angle lens while the PL65 features a standard 35mm lens. Both the IT100 and PL65 offer users a powerful 5x optical zoom paired with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization. Samsung’s new IT100 and PL65 also boast large three inch LCD screens for composing shots and reviewing photos and video. The new Samsung IT100 offers consumers high-definition video recording at a resolution of 720p, as well as HDMI connectivity, allowing the camera to be connected to an HDTV through a cradle for reviewing footage and photos. With both the IT100 and PL65 (SL820 and SL620 in U.S) models, consumers can use the cameras’ 5x optical zooms and Optical Image Stabilization while recording video.
- February 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
- Vertu opens shop in the most luxurious shopping destinations in the world-Ginza
Vertu, the luxury cell phone business arm of Nokia, gave the media a preview of its posh handsets and shop in Tokyo’s Ginza district on Wednesday prior to the commencement of marketing in Japan on Thursday. The Vertu Japan flagship store located in Ginza, is a three story affair with main floor devoted to display of the three models available - Signature, Ascent and Ferrari - while the second floor offers a private lounge and level three caters to customer service. The Ginza shop will initially offer 14 handset models, including a cell phone with the prancing horse crest of Italian sports car maker Ferrari. Their prices will range from 670,000 yen ($7,150) to 3.7 million yen ($39,482).
- February 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- BenQ nScreen i91 all-in-one PC with a virtual magnifier function for easy reading
BenQ today announced its first all-in-one PC, the nScreen i91, designed to give consumers a more enjoyable Internet surfing experience with its simple set-up and friendly interface like a household appliance. The 18.5-inch display of the nScreen i91 can also function as a big digital photo frame, bringing users more enjoyment.. For seniors, the BenQ nScreen i91’s virtual magnifier function makes reading easier. It also comes with a senior mode to lower high audio frequencies and make sound clearer. A knob on the bottom right of the computer front functions as a power button and a volume control, much like a TV.
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- February 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
- NEC develops World's most efficient transmitter amplifiers for mobile terminal base stations
NEC announced today the successful development of one of the world's most efficient transmitter amplifiers for mobile terminal base stations, a 2.1GHz model that produces 45W of output power per 100W of power consumption. Transmitter amplifiers are devices that increase the strength of RF signals transmitted from base stations to remote terminals. NEC produced these latest amplifiers by adopting high performance and highly reliable RF transistor technologies, in addition to independently optimizing Doherty RF circuitry with harmonic tuning. These innovations are accredited with NEC's successful creation of amplifiers with one of the world's highest efficiency levels, 45%.
- February 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- LG Unveils solar-powered mobile phone
LG unveiled its eco-friendly mobile phone equipped with a solar panel battery cover at the Mobile World Congress 2009. The phone’s solar power system is embedded onto the battery cover, to conveniently harness the sun’s limitless and pollution-free energy. By simply pointing the phone’s solar panel at natural light, the panel will convert solar energy into electricity without needing to be plugged in. Exposing the panel to the sun for ten minutes will give the phone enough power for a three-minute call, making it the perfect companion for emergency situations when no power is available to charge a dead battery. If left in natural light for long periods, the solar panel creates enough standby power to power the phone without any charging devices.
- February 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
- LG-GD900-World’s first transparent design phone
LG unveiled the world’s first transparent design phone, the LG-GD900, at the Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. Transparent yet eye-catching, the LG-GD900 will stand out from the crowd, and so will those who carry it. When opened, its sliding, translucent keypad illuminates a cool glow that reflects the phone’s sleek and polished silver body. But first-rate design was not the only thing in mind when creating the LG-GD900. It also lives up to the highest level of technical features expected in a premium calibre handset, including its dedicated Bluetooth headset.
- February 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
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