July 31, 2011 - August 6, 2011

Apple Fined nominal sum over iPhone data storage in South Korea: Korea's communications regulator has ordered Apple to pay a nominal fine of W3 million for privacy violations. The regulator determined that Apple's local operators illegally collected information on the locations of its iPhone subscriber. According to the KCC, Apple Korea compiled data concerning the whereabouts of 2 million iPhone users from June 22 last year to May 4. Apple stored the location of cellphone towers and Wi-Fi hotspots in users' phones but did not try to find out who the iPhones belonged to, the commission concluded. Although the company said it had first obtained customers' consent, Apple violated the law because it did not inform them that such information was being monitored and stored even after the tracking function was turned off. Korean critics have slammed the nominal fine imposed by the Korea Communications Commission on Wednesday as being way too lenient and nothing more than a mild slap on the wrist.
More...; August 4, 2011 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Electricity supplied from Nissan LEAF lithium-ion batteries can power an average Japanese household for two days: Nissan today unveiled a system which enables electricity to be supplied from the lithium-ion batteries installed in Nissan LEAF to ordinary households, as part of its comprehensive efforts toward the realization of a zero-emission society. The new system was unveiled at ‘Kan-kan-kyo’, a house built in front of the Nissan Global Headquarters by Sekisui House Ltd. With this system, Nissan LEAF can be used as an electricity storage device for houses in preparation for power outages and/or shortages. The lithium-ion batteries can store up to 24kWh of electricity, sufficient to power an average Japanese household for about two days. This system can not only supply electricity from the vehicle but also charge it to the vehicle. Current Nissan LEAF owners will also be able to use this system.
More...; August 2, 2011 | Related Entries - Green Energy
Experience Zero-emission Society at Nissan game-style promotion website-The Planet Zero: Nissan today opened a game-style promotion website,The Planet Zero where users can experience a zero-emission society in an understandable way, as part of its comprehensive approach for realizing a zero-emission society. Targeted at people from a wide range of age, focusing around high school and college students, The Planet Zero is a game-style website for making users enjoy leaning a zero-emission society which Nissan aims for and the value and the appeal EV will bring about. Unique characters designed to look like solar power and wind power generation systems including one created based on zero-emission mobility, named ‘PLUG’, appear in the website. Set in the neo-futuristic, zero-emission world, users can experience a mechanism of zero-emission beating games with these original characters.
More...; August 2, 2011 | Related Entries - Transport
Thermaltake announces Level 10 GT Snow Edition Professional eSports Chassis: Thermal take’s new exciting professional eSports chassis-Level 10 GT Snow Edition, captivates with a purist design and expresses a passion for visual aesthetics combined with the dark black and pure white gives users a new visual experience. Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition Chassis is a solid quality eSports chassis, featuring superior air flow to prolong the life of the computer accessories. In order to meet the demand for both DIY and eSports with a trendy look and fulfill gaming quality requirements, the implementation of Thermaltake’s QuadFan (Three oversized 200mm ColorShift fans and one 140mm TurboFan) Ventilation concept creates an ideal environment for your components to unfold their full potential. In corporation with the superior cooling system, the water-cooling ready design for enthusiasts features an innovative top removable panel that can be easily transformed to accommodate high-efficiency 24cm radiator. Moreover, all intake fans come with convenient built-in dust filter that can be easily cleaned.
More...; August 2, 2011 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
Thermaltake【Dr. Power II】Universal Digital Power Supply Tester- indispensible tool for PC enthusiasts and gamers alike: The New Thermaltake Dr. Power II, Universal Digital Power Supply Tester for DIY enthusiast and PC gamers with a builder-friendly philosophy enables to test and diagnose the power supply’s condition before damage occurs. The Dr. Power II,Universal Digital Power Supply Tester supports every ATX power supply available today up to ATX12V v2.3 and is also able to test every power supply output connector (SATA, PCI-Express, peripheral, Floppy and CPU connector) easily and accurately at the same time. Using an audible alarm system, the users will hear a beeping sound and the LCD will change from blue to red backlight or even no lights for critical checks.
More...; August 2, 2011 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
LG launches next generation CINEMA 3D TV: Today in Seoul, LG took the wraps off its newest development in home entertainment, the LW980S. The LG LW980S is a top-of-the-class TV that combines LG’s advanced CINEMA 3D technology, Smart TV functions and NANO FULL LED all in one sleek package. CINEMA 3D, the world’s first 3D display technology to receive Flicker-Free certification from TÜV and Intertek, two of Europe’s most reputable testing agencies. Wide Viewing Angle ensures that viewers can watch the TV from practically any position in front of the TV, whether sitting, leaning back or lying down. Together with the affordable glasses, this makes the LG LW980S perfect for watching in larger groups.
More...; August 2, 2011 | Related Entries - 3D

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