Archive for July, 2008

Windows Mobile Licenses up 80%

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Microsoft might not be in the spotlight with Windows Mobile these days, but it doesn’t mean that they can’t sell licenses. In fact Windows Mobile has shown a growth of 81% when compared to last year and it is likely going to continue growing. And certain, Windows Mobile is a little slow and not finger […]

Malaysian computer for only RM500, laptop for RM1,000 (The Star)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

LUSAKA (Zambia): Three months from now, Malaysians will be able to buy the i -Dola laptop and Jean- i personal computer (PC) at basement prices. Mimos is now ready to licence the production of the Malaysian computer codenamed Mak Cik , which it took two years to develop.
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China to Be World’s Top Manufacturer of Green Energy Technology (Bloomberg.com)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

By Jim Efstathiou Jr. Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) — China, the world’s biggest greenhouse- gas emitter, is poised to lead world production of solar cells, wind capability turbines and low-carbon energy technology.
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Dell Vostro 2510 has a good value

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Dell has a very interesting upcoming laptop. It was featured in the Aug 8 Dell business flyer and it is not yet on Dell.com at that moment (update: Vostro 2510 page). It look stylish, with the speakers resembling those of the MacBook Pro and from the photo, it looks fairly thin too. The real good […]

First analogue computer used to predict Olympics (VNU Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

A new analysis of the Antikythera Mechanism, which is thought to be the first analogue computer, has shown it was used to not only predict solar movements but additionally plan for the Olympics.
Original post by Ubergizmo
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Possible Hydrogen Production Breakthrough

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Hydrogen, is the most abundant material in the universe that we could use to ability a bunch of stuff… whether only we could produce it cheaply. That’s the problem that an MIT researcher is hoping to solve. Daniel Nocera has a way to break water molecules at room temperature using a catalyst based on Cobalt […]

Tecore Networks and EGC worldly Partner to Bring Next-Generation Wireless Networking to Latin America (Centre Daily Times)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Tecore Networks, a leading provider of GSM, CDMA, 3G and multi-protocol mobile networks, and EGC worldly, a global systems integrator specializing in telecommunications and knowledge technology, today announced an agreement that enables EGC to distribute Tecore’s wireless infrastructure products all through Latin America. EGC’s presence in eight Latin American countries and its deep …
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Rumor: iPod Touch to get 64GB, GPS?

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

We’re already told you that Apple will refresh its iPod line soon, which isn’t precisely unexpected anyways, but there is mounting speculation that the iPod Touch will get 64GB and possibly a GPS. Both seem plausible, as an increase in storage is nearly mandatory and it fits into the semi-conductor economics. whether the new iPod […]

Tecore Networks and EGC universal Partner to Bring Next-Generation Wireless Networking to Latin America (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

COLUMBIA, Md. & FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—-Tecore Networks, a leading provider of GSM, CDMA, 3G and multi-protocol mobile networks, and EGC universal, a global systems integrator specializing in telecommunications and knowledge technology, today announced an agreement that enables EGC to distribute Tecore’s wireless infrastructure products all through Latin America.
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Firefox close to 20% market share

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Firefox fans, rejoice: the browser is close to getting a 20% market share, which is huge. I helped a company build their website recently, and I have to say that after such a project I come to dislike IE with a passion a little bit more. Firefox 2 was a little slow and bloated but […]

Target sells the Asus Eee for $299

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

We guess that Asus got by its shortages issues, considering otherwise Target would not have inked a deal to retail the Linux version. As the title says, it goes for $299 and here’s the actual config (link):

7″ Display (800×480)
Linux, 2GB Solid State Disk and 512MB of RAM
800 MHz Intel Mobile Processor (Celeron)
3 USB Ports, […]

Sony laptop to feature reboot-less switching amidst Intel and NVIDIA GPU

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Sony is said to be among the first manufacturer to take advantage of Centrino 2’s ability to switch amoung graphics chips with its Vaio Z570. Back in the days, “thin & light” (<4lbs) laptop users complained about having to choose within a decent graphics chip and a better battery life. The solution was to assemble […]

CalAmp to Present at the RBC Capital Markets 2008 Technology, Media and Communications Conference (Centre Daily Times)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP), a leading provider of wireless products, services and solutions, announced today that the Company’s President and CEO, Rick Gold, will be presenting at the RBC Capital Markets 2008 Technology, Media and Communications Conference. The Conference is being held August 5-7, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. The Company is […]

Six things you should know about wireless networking (USA Today)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Want to get every computer in your home on the World Wide Web? Would you like to share music, photo or video files stored on the computers? How about stream movies from a computer to the television? Well, you can do that and a lot more with a wireless network.
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Antikythera Mechanism: Scientists Crack Secrets Of 2,000-year-old Astronomical Computer (Science Daily)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Researchers have unravelled the secrets of a 2,000-year-old computer which could convert the way we think about the ancient world. The Antikythera Mechanism is a clock-like astronomical calculator dating from the second century BC, several years ago. Now, scientists believe they have cracked the centuries-old mystery of how it actually works.
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TSX drops back into the red as energy zaps info tech stock gain (Canadian Business)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

David Friend, The Canadian Press July 31, 2008 - 3:07 p.m. TORONTO - The Toronto stock market slipped back into the red Thursday afternoon as weakness in energy and mining stocks outdid a rise in knowledge technology stocks.
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Samsung Expands Wireless Research Facility at Georgia Tech (Newswise)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. has significantly increased its research presence in Atlanta, opening a new wireless-technology laboratory and expanding its working relationship with the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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TSX struggles against mixed energy reports (Toronto Star)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

The Toronto stock market pulled itself out of losses near midday as it looked to knowledge technology stocks for a reason to disregard some disappointments in the energy sector.
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HL:TSX drops back into the red as energy zaps info tech stock gain@ (INO News)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

TORONTO _ The Toronto stock market slipped back into the red Thursday afternoon as weakness in energy and mining stocks outdid a rise in data technology stocks.
Original post by Ubergizmo
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In Motion Technology’s Wireless Mobile Gateway Certified MOTOMESH(TM) Ready (Centre Daily Times)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

In Motion Technology, a leader in multi-network broadband systems for in-vehicle use, today announced that its onBoard(TM) Mobile Gateway has been certified MOTOMESH(TM) Ready by Motorola. that certification affirms that the onBoard Mobile Gateway is compatible with Motorola’s MOTOMESH(TM) Duo meshed networks. The Gateway supports wireless communication with both the single-radio and dual-radio …
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