December 2010 - Fareastgizmos.com

Worlds first Rice Bread Cooker Gopan from Sanyo is a smash hit in Japan: Sanyo’s Gopan, a machine that bakes bread from rice, has been such a smash hit since its November debut that the manufacturer has had to stop taking orders. The Gopan represents seven years of cross-division effort by Sanyo engineers. Sanyo hopes Gopan will hopefully help curb Japan's long-declining rice consumption and raise the nation's food self-sufficiency, the worst among major industrialized countries. Sanyo Gopan turns uncooked rice, along with other ingredients including salt and yeast, into a fresh loaf in about four hours at the push of a button.
More...; December 29, 2010 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Samsung announces NX11 large-sensor mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with i-Function: Samsung announced today the launch of the NX11 - the latest addition to the highly successful NX family of cameras. The Samsung NX11 is an upgraded model based on the NX10, compatible with the new i-Function lens, introduced for the NX100. The NX11 will come complete with an 18-55mm i-Function lens, as well as two new i-Function lenses, a 20mm pancake and a 20-50mm zoom silver colour lens. Alongside the built-in flash and built-in electronic VGA (640x480) viewfinder, the NX11 has a 3.0” AMOLED LCD screen. The AMOLED screen reduces the glare from sunlight so the consumer can see their images under any lighting conditions, including sunlight. The NX11 also has a focus on usability, with a change in the grip design to make shooting easier and more comfortable for users.
More...; December 29, 2010 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
LG LW6500- CINEMA 3DTM TV receives worlds first Flicker Free certification from Intertek and TÜV: At the 2011 CES in Las Vegas, LG will unveil the LW6500, a CINEMA 3DTM TV designed to take 3D TV to new heights of brightness and clarity. The LG LW6500’s outstanding 3D picture begins with LG’s proprietary Film-type Patterned Retarder (FPR) panel, which optimizes the separation of images for the left and right eyes. The images are then filtered through specially designed glasses to give viewers truly crisp, blur-free images that leap off the screen. Because LG’s CINEMA 3DTM technology does not require shutter glasses, images displayed on the LW6500 are entirely free of flicker. This innovation resulted in the LW6500 receiving a “Flicker Free” certification from Intertek and TÜV, two of the most respected inspection and certification bodies in the world. The LW6500 is the first 3D TV in the world to receive this designation. The LG LW6500 also improves picture quality with 3D Light Boost, a thin film covering the screen that ensures 3D images are shown at maximum brightness.
More...; December 29, 2010 | Related Entries - 3D | Related Entries - LED
NEC succeeds in the World's First Simulation-based Prediction of Photochemical Reactions inside Carbon Nanotubes: NEC announced today that it succeeded in the world's first simulation-based prediction of laser-induced photochemical reactions that can efficiently eject a hydrogen atom from a hydrogen chloride molecule trapped inside a carbon nanotube. The simulation was conducted on the Earth Simulator which NEC deployed for the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology. These results are expected to pave the way for the quantity synthesis of not only hydrogen, but also inexpensive materials through the facilitation of known photochemical reactions due to the laser pulse irradiation, as well as the development of new materials.
More...; December 27, 2010 | Related Entries - Computing
Thermaltake launches worlds first storage enclosure solution with dual-fan design: Thermaltake announced the launch of world’s first storage enclosure solution with dual-fan design- Thermaltake Max 5G. With the dual 80mm fans, the Max 5G can effectively exhaust heat out of the storage enclosure to lower the internal temperature. The Thermaltake Max 5G also offers high compatibility by implementing eSATA as well as USB 2.0 interfaces with high transfer rates; USB 2.0 with up to 480Mbps and eSATA with up to 3Gbps. The Thermaltake Max 5G supports all 3.5 inch SATA I, II, 3.0 and 6G hard drives up to 2TB. In order to enhance the overall enclosure stability, the Max 5G comes with a device stand with easy twist-out functionality.
More...; December 27, 2010 | Related Entries - Computing
Suzuki announces new Solio compact wagon in Japan: Suzuki today announced the launch of the new Solio, a compact wagon in Japan. The new Suzuki Solio reflects a concept of developing a tall, compact wagon that’s fun to drive, user-friendly, and outstandingly fuel-efficient. Its body is compact enough for great maneuverability on city streets but contains a roomy cabin. Convenient left- and right-hand rear sliding doors are complemented by a one-touch double-folding rear seat that permits a variety of seat arrangements. And a 1.2-litre engine delivers smooth, fuel-efficient performance. By being easy to drive, easy to use, and economical, the new Solio delivers everything expected of a compact car.
More...; December 27, 2010 | Related Entries - Transport
LG to unveil Worlds largest FULL LED-backlight LCD 3D TV at CES 2011: LG will unveil the 72-inch LZ9700, the world’s largest FULL LED-backlight LCD 3D TV (FULL LED 3D TV) at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. Fitted with LG’s innovative FULL LED technology, the LZ9700 is illuminated by a full panel of LEDs directly behind the screen, producing pictures as colorful as paintings in an art gallery. The extra spacious FULL LED screen size also makes the picture more expansive than ever, enabling viewers to experience superb picture quality with detailed images as big as, or larger than, real life. The LG LZ9700 offers extraordinarily comfortable 3D viewing. TruMotion 400Hz delivers a super-fast processing rate for exceptionally smooth 3D images.
More...; December 27, 2010 | Related Entries - 3D | Related Entries - LED
Kyoto Opal key rings and decorative straps for mobile phones - a timely Christmas present: Kyocera’s original decorative material Kyoto Opal is being used in various new applications including designer chopsticks, and traditional Japanese ornaments used as key rings and decorative straps for mobile phones. Kyocera’s Kyoto Opal is cultivated using the company’s original gem synthesis technology, with a quartz-grain structure that is identical to naturally occurring opals. Available in 12 colors that are reminiscent of classic Japanese hues, the decorative material is being used in an ever-widening range of products in the Japanese market.
More...; December 22, 2010 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Pantech Vega Xpress-Worlds first Android Phone with DDR2 memory offers PC-level speed Internet browsing: Pantech the third largest mobile handset maker in South Korea, behind Samsung and LG Group today introduced a DDR2 memory smartphone, called Vega Xpress for KT and LG Uplus customers. The utilization of DDR2 memory is a first among Qualcomm chip-based smartphones in the world, the company said. Thanks to DDR2 memory, the Pantech Vega Xpress is 1.5 times faster than a normal smartphone and offers PC-level speed in Internet browsing, application speeds, and gaming. Based on Qualcomm’s MSM8225, the Android-based smartphone is enhancing 3D graphic processing with an increase that is two times faster than before and increasing power efficiency by up to 2 or 3 times.
More...; December 22, 2010 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Wheelchair made of bamboo allows passengers to pass through security checks without setting off metal detectors in Japan: Yesterday Japan Airlines announced a service to lend wheelchairs made of bamboo so passengers needing them can pass through security checks without setting off metal detectors. Passengers in wheelchairs have long complained about setting off alarms even if they aren't wearing any metal, JAL officials said. After triggering an alarm, they have to undergo a physical body check. The service will start next month at Haneda and Oita airports with a small number of wheelchairs, the officials said, and the number of bamboo wheelchairs will increase based on customers' responses.
More...; December 22, 2010 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Nissan Delivers the First Nissan LEAF in Japan to the Kanagawa Prefectural Government: Nissan today delivered the first 10 units of its 100% electric and zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Japan to the Kanagawa Prefectural Government. Six of these vehicles will be designated for official prefecture use and four will serve as rental cars to be used in the prefecture’s EV Sharing Model Business. In addition, the EV Sharing Model Business also launched today with the Nissan LEAF, is a model project in which EV will play a dual role - as an official vehicle of Kanagawa Prefecture on weekdays and as a rental car for public users on weekends and holidays, providing an opportunity for residents of the prefecture to experience EV.
More...; December 22, 2010 | Related Entries - Green Energy | Related Entries - Transport
HondaJet advanced light business jet successfully completes the first flight of its FAA: Honda Aircraft has successfully completed the first flight of its FAA-conforming HondaJet advanced light business jet. The first conforming HondaJet lifted off on December 20, 2010, at 15:31 EST from Honda Aircraft Company's world headquarters facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina. The HondaJet remained aloft for 51 minutes, during which time the aircraft's flight characteristics and performance were analyzed and systems checks were conducted. Various test data gathered during the flight were transmitted real-time to Honda's flight test telemetry operations base within the company's world headquarters facility.
More...; December 22, 2010 | Related Entries - Transport
Ennio Morricone makes exclusive collection of music and ringtones for LG smartphones: LG today announced the release of an exclusive collection of music and ringtones written by movie soundtrack maestro Ennio Morricone. The first such collaboration of its kinds, both newly composed pieces as well as a selection from Morricone’s legendary oeuvre, including Cinema Paradiso, The Mission and Love Affair, will be included in the collection. The exclusive music will be preloaded on LG smartphones starting with the LG Optimus 2X set to debut next month in Europe. LG smartphone users will be able to enjoy a total of 25 of Morricone’s creations -- 15 ringtones composed specifically for LG and 10 of his best-known tunes from the world of cinema.
More...; December 22, 2010 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Three Santa robots scale Osaka building: Three humanoid robots that famously climbed the walls of the Japan Pavilion during the Shanghai World Expo earlier this year scaled the wall of a building in Osaka while dressed as Santa’s. Wearing red hats and robes, the 1.4-meter-high robots, named Dream ROBO, climbed up and down a 10-meter-long ladder. The robots, jointly developed by 15 small and medium-size companies in the Kansai region, will wear the outfits until around Dec. 25 and then continue to scale the wall in different attire, according to Keihan Electric Railway Co., which owns the building.
More...; December 20, 2010 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
STMicroelectronics Unveils ICs for Feature-Rich Price-Competitive Set-Top Boxes: STMicroelectronics today unveiled two new System-on-Chip ICs that allow standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) equipment to share the same printed-circuit-board (PCB) design and leverage software developed for earlier product generations. The STi7162 for HD STBs and STi5262 for SD products are based on the widely used STi7167 and STi5267, respectively. Targeting free-to-air, cable and terrestrial STBs, as well as hybrid products with added support for IPTV, each device combines the STB decoder with DVB-C cable and DVB-T terrestrial demodulators, plus optional Ethernet support. Each device supports targeted functions for cost-optimized STBs with built-in security features.
More...; December 20, 2010 | Related Entries - Media Devices
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