December 6, 2009 - December 12, 2009

Nikon launches World’s first teleconverter with an Aspherical lens element: The new Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20EIII is the world’s first teleconverter with an Aspherical lens element, which delivers brilliant image quality in an easy to handle package. With a completely new optical design Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III is designed to offer class leading image quality for wildlife and sports photography in a compact form factor. The ground breaking optics in the new AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III is designed to offer photographers great images when they need to extend the reach of their NIKKOR telephoto lenses.
More...; December 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
Hello Kitty LCD TV: Dynaconnective, Japan today announced the launch of Hello Kitty LCD TV-. DY-133KT. The 13.3” LCD TV in the shape of Hello Kitty face comes with a matching remote control. The remote control is in the shape of Hello Kitty bow tie. When the LCD TV is turned on, the face of Hello Kitty comes on the screen for one minute. Hello Kitty LCD TV-. DY-133KT will be available from Sanrio stores in Japan from December 24 for approximately 49,800yen ($563). .
More...; December 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Natural wooden earphone -canal-type earphones made with natural wood: Natural wooden earphone from Fuubi, Japan is a canal-type earphone made with natural wood material used in furniture and crafts. The earphones are suitable for listening to natural pop sound, techno, jazz, classical and a wide range of music. Enclosed structure reduces the ambient noise and sound leakage. The Natural wooden earphone with 24k gold-plated 3.5mm stereo mini-plug weighs approximately 13g.
More...; December 11, 2009 | Related Entries - MP3
Nikon launches fast telephoto lens- AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II compatible with the FX format: Nikon today announced the release of fast telephoto lens- AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II compatible with the FX format. The AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II features the new generation of Vibration Reduction technology (VR II) and a new A/M focus mode, making it an ideal choice for sports, action and wildlife photographers. Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens is designed with the photographer in mind and has the same excellent optical system as its predecessor. Those who need extreme speed and quiet to capture wildlife can rely on the autofocus with a built-in silent wave motor to ensure you won’t disrupt the action.
More...; December 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
More than 100,000 iPhone handsets sold in China since the sales began at the end of October: China Unicom, China’s second largest mobile phone operator has sold more than 100,000 iPhone handsets since the sales began at the end of October. Some 71 percent of the users subscribed for a two-year China Unicom's Third Generation (3G) service that is installed in the cell phone. It allows users fast access to online video and news information. China Unicom's WCDMA network covers nearly 285 cities in China.; December 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
More than 100,000 iPhone handsets sold in China since the sales began at the end of October: China Unicom, China’s second largest mobile phone operator has sold more than 100,000 iPhone handsets since the sales began at the end of October. Some 71 percent of the users subscribed for a two-year China Unicom's Third Generation (3G) service that is installed in the cell phone. It allows users fast access to online video and news information. China Unicom's WCDMA network covers nearly 285 cities in China.; December 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Micromachined piezoelectric harvester generates electrical power from vibrations: For the first time, a piezoelectric harvesting device fabricated by MEMS technology generates a record of 85μW electrical power from vibrations. A wafer level packaging method was developed for robustness. The packaged MEMS-based harvester is used to power a wireless sensor node. Within the Holst Centre program on Micropower Generation and Storage, imec researchers developed a temperature sensor that can wirelessly transmit data in a fully autonomous way. Once fully mature, the technology can be used to power sensors in industrial applications such as tire-pressure monitoring and predictive maintenance of moving or rotating machine parts.
More...; December 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
BBC launches world's first DVB-T2 digital terrestrial network: NEC today announced the first deployment of its new DVB-T2 digital terrestrial TV broadcast transmitters on behalf of Arqiva, a communications infrastructure and media services company. The DVB-T2 technology will deliver an increase in capacity of 67% to the BBC's Multiplex B, efficiently creating the space needed for UK public service broadcasters' HD transmissions. The BBC and Arqiva will be the first organizations in the world to deploy the DVB-T2 technology into full operational service across an entire transmission network. NEC's deployment of these DVB-T2 digital TV transmitters supports part of an agreement between Arqiva and the BBC to update one of the BBC's existing DVB-T digital terrestrial multiplexes to the new DVB-T2 standard.; December 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Panasonic successfully completes its tender offer for Sanyo shares: Panasonic has successfully completed its tender offer for Sanyo shares, paving the way for turning Sanyo into a subsidiary this month. By making Sanyo its subsidiary, Panasonic is expected to begin full-scale cooperation with the company on rechargeable batteries and energy operations. By making Sanyo its subsidiary, Panasonic is expected to begin full-scale cooperation with the company on rechargeable batteries and energy operations. The deal should result in creation of one of the world's largest consumer electronics conglomerates.
More...; December 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Sanyo Green Energy Park Selected as One of Model Projects Promoting Low CO2 Emissions for Houses and Buildings: Sanyo Green Energy Park under construction at the Kasai Plant has been selected by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan as one of the Model Projects Promoting Low CO2 Emissions for Houses & Buildings. The Green Energy Park” is scheduled for completion in July 2010. Sanyo has started to undertake full-fledged expansion of its energy solution business to bring about a dramatic reduction of CO2 emissions and running cost to various facilities, such as factories, schools, and stores, through offering the Smart Energy Systems (SES) which combine technologies for Energy Creation (photovoltaic system), Energy Storage (rechargeable battery), and Energy Saving (commercial equipment, etc.).; December 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
MSI Wind Top AE2220 Hi-Fi- World's First All-in-One PC with High-End Audio Quality: MSI today announced its Wind Top AE2220 Hi-Fi, the world's first all-in-one PC designed by high-end audio system methodology. The Wind Top AE2220 Hi-Fi upgrades you PC audio system to a surreal level.MSI AE2220 Hi-Fi is equipped with full-range, right/left channel 5W hi-fi speakers. Coupled with patented Noise-Canceling technology, AE2220 Hi-Fi is able to reduce unwanted speaker noise. With up to 8W dynamic range, volume is increased by 3-6 dB, so whether you are listening to a symphony or watching an opera, both will create an immersive audio experience. The Wind Top AE2220 Hi-Fi compares favorably to other high-end audio systems, so users don't need to purchase additional speakers and equipment to achieve high quality sound. Also the built-in high-grade speakers of the AE2220 Hi-Fi are designed to maintain the ultra-thin and stylish exterior, making AE2220 Hi-Fi the epitome of all-in-one PC design.
More...; December 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Toshiba Develops World's first practical technology to extend bulk CMOS to 20nm generation: Toshiba has developed a breakthrough technology for steep channel impurity distribution that delivers a solution to a key problem for 20nm generation CMOS technology. The technology opens the door to a future generation of LSI fabricated with bulk CMOS technology, the mainstream technology in today's LSI, by achieving the world's first practical fabrication process applicable to 20nm generation CMOS devices. The new technology forms three layers on the surface of the channel: epitaxial silicon (Si), carbon-doped silicon (Si:C), and boron-doped Si:C. The top epitaxial Si layer functions as a low resistance path for the electrons and the holes; the intermediate Si:C acts as a defensive layer to prevent impurity diffusion; and the bottom boron-doped Si:C layer suppresses the fixed charge caused by the Si:C layer formation.
More...; December 9, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
LEDs provide authentic period-style lighting for a historical centre: In Regensburg, Osram Opto Semiconductors and Siemens have demonstrated that energy-saving LEDs can provide authentic period-style lighting for a historical centre. Regensburg has narrow alleys and many winding streets in a multitude of different lengths and widths. And this is why the intricately structured town needs luminaires which enhance its historical ambience. The street lights must not be dazzling in residential areas, for instance, nor should they spoil the romantic atmosphere of candle-lit restaurants. Discreetly installed in the luminaires prescribed by the Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments, they target the precise spot they are intended to illuminate, thus avoiding light pollution.
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VW and Suzuki plan a joint approach to the growing worldwide demand for more environmentally friendly vehicles: Volkswagen AG and Suzuki have reached a common understanding to establish a comprehensive partnership. A framework agreement has been signed by representatives of both companies today. The partnership marks an important step towards the future for both Volkswagen and Suzuki. As demand continues to rise for smaller cars and for powertrains with higher fuel efficiency and lower CO2 output, Volkswagen and Suzuki will offer a compelling solution for customers in emerging markets buying a car for the first time and also for customers in advanced economies seeking to lower their CO2 footprint while still enjoying the freedom of transport offered by an exciting range of cars.
More...; December 9, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Panasonic announces world first demonstration of a single chip GaN-based inverter IC for motor drive: Panasonic today announced the development of a Gallium Nitride (GaN) -based monolithic inverter integrated circuit (IC) for motor drive. The integrated six GaN-based transistors can be independently driven in a single chip, which enables successful motor drive with high efficiency. The new Panasonic GaN inverter IC is applicable to motor drive in a variety of consumer electronics. Successful motor drive is confirmed using the new GaN-based monolithic inverter IC. The conversion loss is effectively reduced by 42% from that by conventional Si-based IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) at the output power of 20W. The integration reduces the parasitic inductance so that the switching loss is effectively reduced. The inverter IC is the world first demonstration of a single chip GaN-based inverter IC for motor drive.
More...; December 9, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
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