India's largest mobile operator Bharti Airtel on Friday introduced a "pay per second" plan across the country.
In this plan, called Freedom Plan, Airtel customers will be charged one paise per second for all Local and STD calls to Airtel numbers and 1.20 paise per second for local and STD calls to other networks.
Some of the new operators, however, are offering pay per second tariff plan across networks.
The plan will be available initially only to pre-paid subscribers of Airtel, an Airtel statement said. This will be one of the tariff plans besides others already existing.
"As the undisputed leader in the Indian telecom industry, we are committed to delighting our customers through superior network, great customer service and best value for money.
Today, our network covers 110 million customers, has 100,000 sites and is available across 4.25 lakh towns and villages in 1.5 million outlets," Atul Bindal, President, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel, said.
Source : ndtv.com
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Android-phone LG GW620 Official specification
LG has released the official specifications smartphone GW620. LG GW620 is running Google Android version 1.5 with the corporate user interface S-Class.
LG GW620 Specifications :
LG GW620 Specifications :
- Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS / HSPA 900/2100 MHz
- OS Android 1.5
- Display: 3-inch touchscreen TFT, with a resolution HVGA, displays 262 thousand colors
- Camera: 5 megapixel with autofocus and flash
- Memory: 2 or 4 GB of built-in slot for memory cards microSD (up to 32 GB)
- Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
- Navigation: GPS
- FM-radio
- Audio: AMR, MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA
- Video: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, WMV
- 3,5 mm jack
- Battery: Li-Ion 1500 mAh
- Dimensions: 109h54, 5รต15, 9 mm
- Weight: 139 g
Original interactive mobile phone Mimeo
Designer Sam James Chu created the concept of interactive mobile phone Mimeo, designed to simplify and accelerate the process of making phone calls or a set of SMS-messages.
Instead of typing on a keyboard, you can save time simply by writing letters, using the device as a pen. Mimeo allows you to make calls or send text messages without looking at the phone display.
To make a call, you must write the name or phone number, press the call key and start talking. The device has a touchscreen OLED display.
Instead of typing on a keyboard, you can save time simply by writing letters, using the device as a pen. Mimeo allows you to make calls or send text messages without looking at the phone display.
To make a call, you must write the name or phone number, press the call key and start talking. The device has a touchscreen OLED display.
Image mobile phone Roxy Phone
Company Sagem in collaboration with Roxy presented an image mobile phone Roxy Phone.
The device is made in monoblock form factor. With regard to the technical characteristics of the model should acknowledge the support networks of third-generation 2.4-inch display with 240x320 pixels, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, music player, FM-radio, Bluetooth and a slot for memory cards format microSD. Dimensions of the device are 108h48h11 mm.
The device is made in monoblock form factor. With regard to the technical characteristics of the model should acknowledge the support networks of third-generation 2.4-inch display with 240x320 pixels, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, music player, FM-radio, Bluetooth and a slot for memory cards format microSD. Dimensions of the device are 108h48h11 mm.
OpenSUSE 11.2: last RC before the final
Publication of a final Release Candidate for GNU / Linux openSUSE 11.2 Prior the final scheduled November 12, 2009.
Thursday was marked by the release of Ubuntu 9.10. Other Linux distributions public biding their time with Fedora 12, Mandriva Linux 2010 next week or more openSUSE 11.2. And it is just yesterday that the latest version of the RC distribution supported by Novell has been published. The opportunity of a final test before November 12
Compared to version RC1, RC2 that includes a Linux kernel 2.6.31.5 and Xorg Server 1.6.5. Software packages have been updated to include Firefox 3.5.4, the recent Internet suite SeaMonkey 2.0 or the network server Samba 3.4.2. These are points which are mentioned in the announcement. Some bugs are also still correct.
Recall that the default file system is proposed EXT4 and the K Desktop Environment 4.3 (unless they choose a specific LiveCD). Further information on the new data are here. The RC2 for openSUSE 11.2 can be obtained via this page.
Thursday was marked by the release of Ubuntu 9.10. Other Linux distributions public biding their time with Fedora 12, Mandriva Linux 2010 next week or more openSUSE 11.2. And it is just yesterday that the latest version of the RC distribution supported by Novell has been published. The opportunity of a final test before November 12
Compared to version RC1, RC2 that includes a Linux kernel 2.6.31.5 and Xorg Server 1.6.5. Software packages have been updated to include Firefox 3.5.4, the recent Internet suite SeaMonkey 2.0 or the network server Samba 3.4.2. These are points which are mentioned in the announcement. Some bugs are also still correct.
Recall that the default file system is proposed EXT4 and the K Desktop Environment 4.3 (unless they choose a specific LiveCD). Further information on the new data are here. The RC2 for openSUSE 11.2 can be obtained via this page.
Apple TV 3.0 With Redesigned User Interface
Apple today introduced new Apple TV 3.0 software featuring a redesigned main menu for easier navigation and on-demand HD movie rentals and purchases, HD TV shows, music and podcasts from the iTunes Store.
The new Apple TV software is available free of charge to existing Apple TV owners, and Apple TV with 160GB capacity is available for just $229.
"The new software for Apple TV features a simpler and faster interface that gives you instant access to your favorite content," said Eddy Cue, Apple?s vice president of Internet Services. "HD movies and HD TV shows from iTunes have been a huge hit with Apple TV customers, and with Apple TV 3.0 they get great new features including iTunes Extras, Genius Mixes and Internet radio."
The redesigned main menu on Apple TV gives users instant access to their favorite content. Recently rented or purchased movies, as well as other content including TV shows, music, podcasts, photos and YouTube, are accessible directly from the new main menu. The new software also allows Apple TV users to enjoy fullscreen iTunes Extras and iTunes LP, including great new movie titles such as "Star Trek" and albums. iTunes Extras gives movie fans additional content such as deleted scenes, interviews and interactive galleries. iTunes LP combines design with expanded visual features like live performance videos, lyrics, artwork, liner notes, interviews, photos, album credits and more.
Now Apple TV users can also enjoy Genius Mixes through their home theater system and listen to up to 12 endless mixes of songs that go great together, automatically generated from their iTunes library. Users can also enjoy Internet radio, allowing them to browse and listen to Internet radio stations, as well as tag favorite stations to listen to later. Apple TV?s support of HD photos is enhanced with iPhoto Events, which simplifies finding photos on Apple TV, as well as iPhoto Faces, which gives access to photos organized by people identified in iPhoto.
Apple TV users have direct access to Hollywood films on iTunes including over 2,000 in HD video available for rent or purchase. Users can also choose from a selection of 11 million songs, 10,000 music videos and over 50,000 TV episodes to purchase directly from their Apple TV or browse the iTunes Store podcast directory of over 175,000 free video and audio podcasts. Purchases downloaded to Apple TV are automatically synced back to iTunes on the user?s computer
for enjoyment on their Mac or PC or all current generation iPods or iPhones. iPod touch or iPhone?users can download the free Remote app from the App Store to control their Apple TV with a simple tap or flick of the finger.
The new Apple TV software is available as a free automatic download to all Apple TV customers. The 160GB Apple TV is available from the Apple Store
(www.apple.com), Apple?s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $229 (US). Apple TV requires an 802.11b/g/n wireless network or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking, a broadband Internet connection and a high definition widescreen TV. Video availability varies by country.
Apple TV connects to widescreen TVs and home theater systems and comes standard with HDMI, component video, analog and optical audio ports.
The new Apple TV software is available as a free automatic download to all Apple TV customers. The 160GB Apple TV is available from the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $229 (US). Apple TV requires an 802.11b/g/n wireless network or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking, a broadband Internet connection and a high definition widescreen TV. Video availability varies by country.
The new Apple TV software is available free of charge to existing Apple TV owners, and Apple TV with 160GB capacity is available for just $229.
"The new software for Apple TV features a simpler and faster interface that gives you instant access to your favorite content," said Eddy Cue, Apple?s vice president of Internet Services. "HD movies and HD TV shows from iTunes have been a huge hit with Apple TV customers, and with Apple TV 3.0 they get great new features including iTunes Extras, Genius Mixes and Internet radio."
The redesigned main menu on Apple TV gives users instant access to their favorite content. Recently rented or purchased movies, as well as other content including TV shows, music, podcasts, photos and YouTube, are accessible directly from the new main menu. The new software also allows Apple TV users to enjoy fullscreen iTunes Extras and iTunes LP, including great new movie titles such as "Star Trek" and albums. iTunes Extras gives movie fans additional content such as deleted scenes, interviews and interactive galleries. iTunes LP combines design with expanded visual features like live performance videos, lyrics, artwork, liner notes, interviews, photos, album credits and more.
Now Apple TV users can also enjoy Genius Mixes through their home theater system and listen to up to 12 endless mixes of songs that go great together, automatically generated from their iTunes library. Users can also enjoy Internet radio, allowing them to browse and listen to Internet radio stations, as well as tag favorite stations to listen to later. Apple TV?s support of HD photos is enhanced with iPhoto Events, which simplifies finding photos on Apple TV, as well as iPhoto Faces, which gives access to photos organized by people identified in iPhoto.
Apple TV users have direct access to Hollywood films on iTunes including over 2,000 in HD video available for rent or purchase. Users can also choose from a selection of 11 million songs, 10,000 music videos and over 50,000 TV episodes to purchase directly from their Apple TV or browse the iTunes Store podcast directory of over 175,000 free video and audio podcasts. Purchases downloaded to Apple TV are automatically synced back to iTunes on the user?s computer
for enjoyment on their Mac or PC or all current generation iPods or iPhones. iPod touch or iPhone?users can download the free Remote app from the App Store to control their Apple TV with a simple tap or flick of the finger.
The new Apple TV software is available as a free automatic download to all Apple TV customers. The 160GB Apple TV is available from the Apple Store
(www.apple.com), Apple?s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $229 (US). Apple TV requires an 802.11b/g/n wireless network or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking, a broadband Internet connection and a high definition widescreen TV. Video availability varies by country.
Apple TV connects to widescreen TVs and home theater systems and comes standard with HDMI, component video, analog and optical audio ports.
The new Apple TV software is available as a free automatic download to all Apple TV customers. The 160GB Apple TV is available from the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $229 (US). Apple TV requires an 802.11b/g/n wireless network or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking, a broadband Internet connection and a high definition widescreen TV. Video availability varies by country.
Google Introduces New New Version of Orkut
Google on Wednesday announced the launch of a brand spanking new version of orkut.
The site has been rebuilt from the bottom up using the Google Web Toolkit (GWT).
Google has gathered chat, videos and search options within full friends and communities at the home page of Orkut.
Larger pictures, easier to access notifications, targeted friend suggestions and key updates have been placed closer to the top of a user's homepage. Users can now use their friends' profile pages to keep up with their most recent activities and leave them scraps.
Users are also able to their orkut profile and "about me" sections and homepage their own by choosing the color that best fits their style.
Check more information here.
The site has been rebuilt from the bottom up using the Google Web Toolkit (GWT).
Google has gathered chat, videos and search options within full friends and communities at the home page of Orkut.
Larger pictures, easier to access notifications, targeted friend suggestions and key updates have been placed closer to the top of a user's homepage. Users can now use their friends' profile pages to keep up with their most recent activities and leave them scraps.
Users are also able to their orkut profile and "about me" sections and homepage their own by choosing the color that best fits their style.
Check more information here.
Facebook Changes Privacy Policy
Facebook outlined changes to its privacy policy on Thursday and asked for feedback from the social network's users.
According to Elliot Schrage, vice president of communications and public policy, Facebook, the primary goals of the new "Privacy policy" proposals is "transparency and readability."
The proposed policy allows Facebook users to change or delete their profile information at any time by going to their profile page and clicking "Edit My Profile." Information will be updated immediately. While users cannot delete their date of birth, they can use the setting on the info tab of their profile information page to hide all or part of it from other users.
If users want to stop using his/her account, they may deactivate it or delete it. When they deactivate an account, no user will be able to see it, but it will not be deleted. Profile information (friends, photos, interests, etc.) are saved in case someone later decide to reactivate his/her account. When users delete an account, it is permanently deleted.
Even after users remove information from their profile or delete their account, copies of that information may remain viewable elsewhere to the extent it has been shared with others, it was otherwise distributed pursuant to their privacy settings, or it was copied or stored by other users. However, their name will no longer be associated with that information on Facebook. (For example, if someone posts something to another user's profile, and then he/she delete his/her account, that post may remain, but be attributed to an "Anonymous Facebook User.")
Removed and deleted information may persist in backup copies for up to 90 days, but will not be available to others, according to the proposed Privacy Policy.
Facebook also has restructured the document ? providing key points and easy links to jump to the different sections. They have added sections further explaining Facebook's current practices and introducing a new concept around Facebook Ads.
In this revision, Facebook "is fulfilling their commitment to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada" to update our privacy policy to better describe a number of practices. Specifically, they have included sections that further explain the privacy setting users can choose to make their content viewable by everyone, the difference between deactivating and deleting their account and the process of memorializing an account once Facebook has received a report that the account holder is deceased.
Facebook also added that the information the web site provides to advertisers is "anonymized," meaning that it can't be traced back to a user as an individual in any way.
Facebook also explained how they might use information from other sites to improve the quality of their ads. This information allows advertisers to do what is commonly called "conversion tracking," which helps them measure the effectiveness of their ads and make them more relevant. Most advertisers already do this in other places on the web. Should Facebook provide this, "we'll continue to respect your privacy by not sharing your information with advertisers, and we'll anonymize any information we receive," Schrage explained.
You can read the proposed update in its entirety and post comments to the Facebook Site Governance Page before the comment period ends at 12:00 p.m. PST on November 5.
Last April, Facebook had launched a new system of governance for the Facebook site and had became the first company that invites users to both comment and vote on proposed changes to its governing policies.
Facebook awarded With $711 million in damages
In related news, a a San Jose, Calif. court awarded Facebook $711 million in damages against Sanford Wallace, one of the spammers who accessed people's accounts without their permission and sent phony Wall posts and messages.
"While we don't expect to receive the vast majority of the award, we hope that this will act as a continued deterrent against these criminals," said Sam O'Rourke from the Facebook legal team.
The judge referred Wallace to the U.S. Attorney's Office with a request that Wallace be prosecuted for criminal contempt, which means that in addition to the judgment, he now faces possible jail time.
"This is another important victory in our fight against spam. We will continue to pursue damages against other spammers," O'Rourke added.
Last March, a court in San Jose, California issued a temporary restraining order against three spammers?Sanford Wallace, Adam Arzoomanian and Scott Shaw. They broke the law by sending unwanted messages and wall posts to people on Facebook, which in the United States violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the California Anti-Phishing Act and the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM).
This isn't the first time Facebook has gone to court to battle spam. Last November, the company had announced an $873 million judgment made against Adam Guerbuez and Atlantis Blue Capital for sending sleazy messages to people on Facebook. This was the largest judgment ever for an action brought under CAN-SPAM.
According to Elliot Schrage, vice president of communications and public policy, Facebook, the primary goals of the new "Privacy policy" proposals is "transparency and readability."
The proposed policy allows Facebook users to change or delete their profile information at any time by going to their profile page and clicking "Edit My Profile." Information will be updated immediately. While users cannot delete their date of birth, they can use the setting on the info tab of their profile information page to hide all or part of it from other users.
If users want to stop using his/her account, they may deactivate it or delete it. When they deactivate an account, no user will be able to see it, but it will not be deleted. Profile information (friends, photos, interests, etc.) are saved in case someone later decide to reactivate his/her account. When users delete an account, it is permanently deleted.
Even after users remove information from their profile or delete their account, copies of that information may remain viewable elsewhere to the extent it has been shared with others, it was otherwise distributed pursuant to their privacy settings, or it was copied or stored by other users. However, their name will no longer be associated with that information on Facebook. (For example, if someone posts something to another user's profile, and then he/she delete his/her account, that post may remain, but be attributed to an "Anonymous Facebook User.")
Removed and deleted information may persist in backup copies for up to 90 days, but will not be available to others, according to the proposed Privacy Policy.
Facebook also has restructured the document ? providing key points and easy links to jump to the different sections. They have added sections further explaining Facebook's current practices and introducing a new concept around Facebook Ads.
In this revision, Facebook "is fulfilling their commitment to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada" to update our privacy policy to better describe a number of practices. Specifically, they have included sections that further explain the privacy setting users can choose to make their content viewable by everyone, the difference between deactivating and deleting their account and the process of memorializing an account once Facebook has received a report that the account holder is deceased.
Facebook also added that the information the web site provides to advertisers is "anonymized," meaning that it can't be traced back to a user as an individual in any way.
Facebook also explained how they might use information from other sites to improve the quality of their ads. This information allows advertisers to do what is commonly called "conversion tracking," which helps them measure the effectiveness of their ads and make them more relevant. Most advertisers already do this in other places on the web. Should Facebook provide this, "we'll continue to respect your privacy by not sharing your information with advertisers, and we'll anonymize any information we receive," Schrage explained.
You can read the proposed update in its entirety and post comments to the Facebook Site Governance Page before the comment period ends at 12:00 p.m. PST on November 5.
Last April, Facebook had launched a new system of governance for the Facebook site and had became the first company that invites users to both comment and vote on proposed changes to its governing policies.
Facebook awarded With $711 million in damages
In related news, a a San Jose, Calif. court awarded Facebook $711 million in damages against Sanford Wallace, one of the spammers who accessed people's accounts without their permission and sent phony Wall posts and messages.
"While we don't expect to receive the vast majority of the award, we hope that this will act as a continued deterrent against these criminals," said Sam O'Rourke from the Facebook legal team.
The judge referred Wallace to the U.S. Attorney's Office with a request that Wallace be prosecuted for criminal contempt, which means that in addition to the judgment, he now faces possible jail time.
"This is another important victory in our fight against spam. We will continue to pursue damages against other spammers," O'Rourke added.
Last March, a court in San Jose, California issued a temporary restraining order against three spammers?Sanford Wallace, Adam Arzoomanian and Scott Shaw. They broke the law by sending unwanted messages and wall posts to people on Facebook, which in the United States violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the California Anti-Phishing Act and the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM).
This isn't the first time Facebook has gone to court to battle spam. Last November, the company had announced an $873 million judgment made against Adam Guerbuez and Atlantis Blue Capital for sending sleazy messages to people on Facebook. This was the largest judgment ever for an action brought under CAN-SPAM.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Samsung introduced five smartphones series OMNIA Family.
Samsung introduced five smartphones series OMNIA Family. Model Show OMNIA M8400 has a 3.7-inch AMOLED touch-screen-resolution WVGA, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, a processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, GPS, Bluetooth, built-in memory 2 GB and 8 GB Interface Haptic UI 2.0., With support networks 3W, ie, 3G W-CDMA, Wi-Fi and WiBro (South Korean version of WiMax).
Product dimensions are 120,9 h60h13, 4 mm.
The device will be sold in the Korean market with mobile operator KT.
Model M7350 OZ OMNIA runs on Windows Mobile 6.5, endowed with 3.7-inch touch screen with a resolution WVGA, interface Haptic UI 2.0, multimedia player, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, a processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, 2 GB of internal memory and 8 GB, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
Dimensions of the device are 117h60h13, 4 mm.
It will be available in November at the mobile operator LG Telecom.
Model OMNIA Pop M720 belongs to a class of devices, low-end.
Device has the 3-inch screen WQVGA, a processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, GPS, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, the interface Haptic UI 2.0. Dimensions device borrow 107,9 x51, 8h13, 7 mm.
Model T OMNIA II M710/M715 is running Windows Mobile 6.5.
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Smartphone has a 3.7-inch touch screen with a resolution WVGA, interface Haptic UI 2.0, multimedia capabilities, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, a processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, built-in memory to 2 GB and 8 GB, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth , T-DMB. Dimensions of the device are 117h60h13, 4 mm.
Product dimensions are 120,9 h60h13, 4 mm.
The device will be sold in the Korean market with mobile operator KT.
Model M7350 OZ OMNIA runs on Windows Mobile 6.5, endowed with 3.7-inch touch screen with a resolution WVGA, interface Haptic UI 2.0, multimedia player, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, a processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, 2 GB of internal memory and 8 GB, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
Dimensions of the device are 117h60h13, 4 mm.
It will be available in November at the mobile operator LG Telecom.
Model OMNIA Pop M720 belongs to a class of devices, low-end.
Device has the 3-inch screen WQVGA, a processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, GPS, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, the interface Haptic UI 2.0. Dimensions device borrow 107,9 x51, 8h13, 7 mm.
Model T OMNIA II M710/M715 is running Windows Mobile 6.5.
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Smartphone has a 3.7-inch touch screen with a resolution WVGA, interface Haptic UI 2.0, multimedia capabilities, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, a processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, built-in memory to 2 GB and 8 GB, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth , T-DMB. Dimensions of the device are 117h60h13, 4 mm.
Samsung S5560 touchscreen phone
Samsung touchscreen phone S5560 is made in monoblock form factor. Support for 3G networks it is absent. mong system features a 3-inch touchscreen display, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, the module Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi, 3,5 mm jack for headphones.
Samsung S5560 specifications
It is expected that the phone appears on the European market in November. Price Samsung S5560 will be € 300
Samsung S5560 specifications
- Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Display: 3-inch touchscreen, with a resolution of 240ั 400 pixels, displays 262 thousand colors
- Camera: 5 megapixel with autofocus
- Memory: 50 MB, slot for memory cards microSD
- Communication: Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi
- FM-radio
- 3,5 mm jack for headphones
- Hours: Standby 620 hours Talk time 9,5 hours
- Dimensions: 106x53, 5x11, 9 mm
- Weight: 96 g
It is expected that the phone appears on the European market in November. Price Samsung S5560 will be € 300
Acer launches multi-touch screen for Windows 7
Acer followed suit with its main competitors by revealing to turn multi-touch screen for Windows 7. After launching an all-in-one advantage of native support of multi-touch the new born from Microsoft, the number two PC market now sells a monitor to connect to the computer of choice.
The Acer T230H definition displays Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels) on a diagonal of 23 inches. It is based on a TN panel, renowned for its high reactivity but also for its angles of vision and fidelity of color reproduction limited. The manufacturer shall not, however, that the response time of 2 ms gray to gray, ignoring the other two aspects. It also would display a dynamic contrast ratio of 80 000 for one and a maximum brightness of 300 cd / m² to refer you to an ophthalmologist in less time than it takes to write.
We finally found two speakers extra 1.5 W each and VGA inputs, DVI and HDMI. This multi-touch screen Acer T230H should join the EU shortly linear, for a suggested retail price of 350 euros.
The Acer T230H definition displays Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels) on a diagonal of 23 inches. It is based on a TN panel, renowned for its high reactivity but also for its angles of vision and fidelity of color reproduction limited. The manufacturer shall not, however, that the response time of 2 ms gray to gray, ignoring the other two aspects. It also would display a dynamic contrast ratio of 80 000 for one and a maximum brightness of 300 cd / m² to refer you to an ophthalmologist in less time than it takes to write.
We finally found two speakers extra 1.5 W each and VGA inputs, DVI and HDMI. This multi-touch screen Acer T230H should join the EU shortly linear, for a suggested retail price of 350 euros.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Nokia "Illuvial" special editions
Available soon in the UK and Germany on pay monthly, there's more info over on Omio of contracts for the new range.
Motorola Zeppelin with two SIM-slots
Zeppelin mobile phone from Motorola. The device is based on Google Android and endowed with two slots for SIM-cards for GSM and CDMA.
According to unofficial data model has a 3.1-inch touch screen with a resolution HVGA (480h320 points), 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, module, Bluetooth 2.1, FM-radio, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, GPS, 3,5-mm jack headphone, output HDMI.
It is expected that Motorola Zeppelin will be released in the first quarter of 2010.
According to unofficial data model has a 3.1-inch touch screen with a resolution HVGA (480h320 points), 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, module, Bluetooth 2.1, FM-radio, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, GPS, 3,5-mm jack headphone, output HDMI.
It is expected that Motorola Zeppelin will be released in the first quarter of 2010.
Phone as a puppy Snoopy S520
Chinese mobile phone manufacturers have released Snoopy S520, focused on the youngest users. Children's phone is made in monoblock form factor as the famous cartoon character - a puppy Snoopy. Packing box model is also original and executed in the form of dog kennels.
With regard to technical characteristics, the phone has the 1.8-inch display with a resolution of 180x180 pixels, 0.3 megapixel camera module, Bluetooth, FM-radio and a slot for memory cards format microSD, multimedia player. Battery 1200 mAh provides up to 2.3 hours of talk time and up to 220-260 hours in standby mode. Case dimensions are 100h48h58 mm. Snoopy S520 works in networks GSM 900/1800 MHz.
Cost Snoopy S520 is $ 103.
With regard to technical characteristics, the phone has the 1.8-inch display with a resolution of 180x180 pixels, 0.3 megapixel camera module, Bluetooth, FM-radio and a slot for memory cards format microSD, multimedia player. Battery 1200 mAh provides up to 2.3 hours of talk time and up to 220-260 hours in standby mode. Case dimensions are 100h48h58 mm. Snoopy S520 works in networks GSM 900/1800 MHz.
Cost Snoopy S520 is $ 103.
Internet Explorer loses ground in Europe
AT Internet Institute said that despite the release of version 8, on the balance sheet in recent months does not support Internet Explorer in Europe.
The latest barometer AT Internet Institute Web browsers, the European market share of Internet Explorer is still decreasing. The browser is Microsoft's leading but reflecting a fall of nearly three percentage points between March and September 2009, with a market share increased from 64.6% to 62%. Meanwhile, Firefox increased by 27.8% to 28.4%, and Apple's Safari 3.3% to 4.3%.
At the foot of the podium European navigators found but not Opera Google Chrome at 2.8% against 1.4% six months earlier. Chrome steals fourth place at Opera that displays stability with 2.2%.
All browsers seem to take advantage of lower Internet Explorer, Opera except when the complaint in Europe will probably result in Ballot Screen in Windows is at the initiative of the Norwegian publisher. It will be interesting to see if that famous window multichoix to be offered to users through an update - while manufacturers have some freedom - will have any impact. In which case, IE could suffer.
AT Internet Institute cites the case of four European (twenty-three studies) or IE posted its biggest drop. These are Austria, Bulgaria, where the IE remains a leader, which is no longer the case in Hungary and Slovakia, where a swing top ranking was made in favor of Firefox.
The latest barometer AT Internet Institute Web browsers, the European market share of Internet Explorer is still decreasing. The browser is Microsoft's leading but reflecting a fall of nearly three percentage points between March and September 2009, with a market share increased from 64.6% to 62%. Meanwhile, Firefox increased by 27.8% to 28.4%, and Apple's Safari 3.3% to 4.3%.
At the foot of the podium European navigators found but not Opera Google Chrome at 2.8% against 1.4% six months earlier. Chrome steals fourth place at Opera that displays stability with 2.2%.
All browsers seem to take advantage of lower Internet Explorer, Opera except when the complaint in Europe will probably result in Ballot Screen in Windows is at the initiative of the Norwegian publisher. It will be interesting to see if that famous window multichoix to be offered to users through an update - while manufacturers have some freedom - will have any impact. In which case, IE could suffer.
AT Internet Institute cites the case of four European (twenty-three studies) or IE posted its biggest drop. These are Austria, Bulgaria, where the IE remains a leader, which is no longer the case in Hungary and Slovakia, where a swing top ranking was made in favor of Firefox.
Google Social Search: search in your social network
Google Social Search is a new search service that Google is currently testing in its Labs. All users are invited to take part in this experiment, provided they have a Google account and search the web with the global version (U.S.) engine. In the left side panel, a dedicated social option is then visible.
As its name suggests, Google Social Search focuses on research in your social network. For example, Google says that a query for "restaurants" will appear in the results page comments made by your friends and contacts (public content). To show that these results must click on the link in Social options.
For more personalized result
Google believes that for some applications, details of your social network will be more relevant. No magic, Google knows your social network using as your main source Google profile. The social network is built and from contacts in conjunction with the profile like the next person on Twitter or FirendFeed. The Gmail chat contacts and subscriptions to feeds via Google Reader are also taken into account.
Last week, Google also announced the signing of a partnership with Twitter in the field of real-time search to include updates of tweets in the results. A partnership that is not associated with Googe Social Search service that Google has in the video below:
As its name suggests, Google Social Search focuses on research in your social network. For example, Google says that a query for "restaurants" will appear in the results page comments made by your friends and contacts (public content). To show that these results must click on the link in Social options.
For more personalized result
Google believes that for some applications, details of your social network will be more relevant. No magic, Google knows your social network using as your main source Google profile. The social network is built and from contacts in conjunction with the profile like the next person on Twitter or FirendFeed. The Gmail chat contacts and subscriptions to feeds via Google Reader are also taken into account.
Last week, Google also announced the signing of a partnership with Twitter in the field of real-time search to include updates of tweets in the results. A partnership that is not associated with Googe Social Search service that Google has in the video below:
Nokia 6788 first TD-SCDMA phone
Nokia announced its first mobile phone Nokia 6788, designed to work in networks of TD-SCDMA, the Chinese standard, third-generation networks. The device was developed in collaboration with the largest mobile operator - China Mobile.
Nokia 6788 works on the basis of platform Symbian S60. Slider has the QWGA 2.8-inch display, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and high-speed access to social networks. It is expected that the Nokia 6788 will be available in late December 2009.
Nokia 6788 works on the basis of platform Symbian S60. Slider has the QWGA 2.8-inch display, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and high-speed access to social networks. It is expected that the Nokia 6788 will be available in late December 2009.
Bluetooth-watches inPulse for $ 149
We have previously written about the Bluetooth-hours BlackBerry inPulse company RIM, designed specifically for smartphones the company.
Now the company Allerta start accepting orders for inPulse. The cost of the device is $ 149.
Recall that the device displays the various notifications about calls, SMS-messages, etc., coming from the smartphone BlackBerry, thanks to which the user can view the notice came, not removing the smartphone.
The device has a 1.3-inch OLED-display, module, Bluetooth 2.0, microUSB, vibrate. With a battery capacity of 150 mAh Battery inPulse is 4 days. Dimensions of device: 51h38h12 mm.
It is expected that inPulse will be available in February 2010.
Now the company Allerta start accepting orders for inPulse. The cost of the device is $ 149.
Recall that the device displays the various notifications about calls, SMS-messages, etc., coming from the smartphone BlackBerry, thanks to which the user can view the notice came, not removing the smartphone.
The device has a 1.3-inch OLED-display, module, Bluetooth 2.0, microUSB, vibrate. With a battery capacity of 150 mAh Battery inPulse is 4 days. Dimensions of device: 51h38h12 mm.
It is expected that inPulse will be available in February 2010.
Download Highbrow 1.0.5 for Mac OS X
The developer, Keith Alperin, is also known for MercuryMover, a utility that lets Mac users move and resize windows on the screen employing only the keyboard.
With the release of Highbrow 1.0.5, Alperin has been able to restore missing icons in the "Ask Me..." web browser picker under Snow Leopard. Changes included in other recent updates made the icon size more consistent with other Menubar icons, and fixed a bug where switching from "Ask Me Which Browser to Use" to "Use the Most Recently Used Web Browser" would not always result in the most recently used browser being selected.
Highbrow supports English only. Requirements include a Mac running at least OS X 10.5 and just 2.5 MB of hard drive space. Both PowerPC and Intel processors are compatible.
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With the release of Highbrow 1.0.5, Alperin has been able to restore missing icons in the "Ask Me..." web browser picker under Snow Leopard. Changes included in other recent updates made the icon size more consistent with other Menubar icons, and fixed a bug where switching from "Ask Me Which Browser to Use" to "Use the Most Recently Used Web Browser" would not always result in the most recently used browser being selected.
Highbrow supports English only. Requirements include a Mac running at least OS X 10.5 and just 2.5 MB of hard drive space. Both PowerPC and Intel processors are compatible.
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Kingston 40GB SSD V-Series 40GB Solid-State Drive
Kingston Digital announced the release of the SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive, the latest addition to its V (Value) family of solid-state drives (SSD).
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is available for as low as $84.99 after rebates (U.S. only) at e-tailer Newegg.com at launch.
"The 40GB Boot Drive is the latest offering in our V Series SSD line. It provides a low-cost upgrade solution that complements the installed hard-disk drive to extend the life cycle of existing desktop computers and workstations in homes and offices."
Using the industry-standard PCMark® Vantage Advanced HDD Suite, the 40GB Boot Drive received a score of 13,883, whereas a 7200RPM hard-disk drive attained a score of 3,708**. PCMark Vantage Advanced HDD Suite runs a series of tests such as Windows Vista startup, importing photos, adding music to Windows Media Center and application loading. The score is an indicator of how many bytes were moved per second.
Kingston's SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is designed for novice SSD users looking to increase their current desktop performance. The drive is also available with a bundle that includes cloning software, 2.5" to 3.5" brackets and SATA data and power cable extenders. The SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is designed for a desktop system to be used in conjunction with an existing hard-disk drive (HDD). A PC operating system and key applications reside on the SSD while all data such as documents, music, files and photos remain on the HDD.
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive has an MSRP of $115.00 (U.S.) and will begin shipping on November 9, 2009. It is backed by a three-year warranty, 24/7 tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com.
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is available for as low as $84.99 after rebates (U.S. only) at e-tailer Newegg.com at launch.
"The 40GB Boot Drive is the latest offering in our V Series SSD line. It provides a low-cost upgrade solution that complements the installed hard-disk drive to extend the life cycle of existing desktop computers and workstations in homes and offices."
Using the industry-standard PCMark® Vantage Advanced HDD Suite, the 40GB Boot Drive received a score of 13,883, whereas a 7200RPM hard-disk drive attained a score of 3,708**. PCMark Vantage Advanced HDD Suite runs a series of tests such as Windows Vista startup, importing photos, adding music to Windows Media Center and application loading. The score is an indicator of how many bytes were moved per second.
Kingston's SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is designed for novice SSD users looking to increase their current desktop performance. The drive is also available with a bundle that includes cloning software, 2.5" to 3.5" brackets and SATA data and power cable extenders. The SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive is designed for a desktop system to be used in conjunction with an existing hard-disk drive (HDD). A PC operating system and key applications reside on the SSD while all data such as documents, music, files and photos remain on the HDD.
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive has an MSRP of $115.00 (U.S.) and will begin shipping on November 9, 2009. It is backed by a three-year warranty, 24/7 tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com.
Toshiba Launches Highly Sensitive CMOS Image Sensor with BSI
Toshiba Corporation announced the launch of a new CMOS image sensor that will bring 14.6 million pixels to digital still cameras and to mobile phones supporting video imaging. The sensor, the latest addition to Toshiba's "Dynastron™" line-up, is also the company's first to integrate the enhanced sensitivity offered by back-side illumination technology (BSI). Sampling of the new sensor will begin in December and mass production will follow from the third quarter of 2010 (July—September).
BSI brings new levels of responsiveness to CMOS imaging. Lenses are deployed on the rear of the sensor on the silicon substrate, not on the front, where wiring limits light absorption. This positioning boosts light sensitivity and absorption by 40% compared to existing Toshiba products, and allows formation of finer image pixels.
Toshiba has made full use of the advantages of BSI to realize image pixels with a pitch of 1.4 microns, and to pack 14.6 million of them into a 1/2.3-inch sensor that meets the high level imaging and processing requirement, and that will also bring a new level of image quality to mobile phones. Toshiba will use the new sensor to promote its full-scale entry to digital camera market, and will continue to develop BSI products as a mainstream technology.
The new sensor will be mass produced at Toshiba's Oita Operations, on industry leading 300mm wafer lines deploying 65nm process technology. Initial production will be at a volume of 500,000 sensors a month.
CMOS image sensors are a focus product of Toshiba's System LSI business. Until now, their main application has been in mobile phones, where Toshiba could leverage its high density integration and low power consumption technologies. With the introduction of BSI CMOS sensors, Toshiba will reinforce the sensor business by expanding application to include digital cameras.
BSI brings new levels of responsiveness to CMOS imaging. Lenses are deployed on the rear of the sensor on the silicon substrate, not on the front, where wiring limits light absorption. This positioning boosts light sensitivity and absorption by 40% compared to existing Toshiba products, and allows formation of finer image pixels.
Toshiba has made full use of the advantages of BSI to realize image pixels with a pitch of 1.4 microns, and to pack 14.6 million of them into a 1/2.3-inch sensor that meets the high level imaging and processing requirement, and that will also bring a new level of image quality to mobile phones. Toshiba will use the new sensor to promote its full-scale entry to digital camera market, and will continue to develop BSI products as a mainstream technology.
The new sensor will be mass produced at Toshiba's Oita Operations, on industry leading 300mm wafer lines deploying 65nm process technology. Initial production will be at a volume of 500,000 sensors a month.
CMOS image sensors are a focus product of Toshiba's System LSI business. Until now, their main application has been in mobile phones, where Toshiba could leverage its high density integration and low power consumption technologies. With the introduction of BSI CMOS sensors, Toshiba will reinforce the sensor business by expanding application to include digital cameras.
Local & STD Call at 50 Paisa on Idea
In Maharashtra & Goa Idea announced the lowest tariff for mobile users in the state, offering all STD, Local calls and SMS rates at just 50 paisa per minute to any network.
To avail the special tariff benefits, existing IDEA prepaid subscribers can recharge with the new Value Voucher priced at just Rs. 57, with a validity of 12 months. New prepaid subscribers of IDEA can also avail of the reduced call and SMS rates.
The special call rate of 50 paisa per minute for STD & Local calls on any network in India , will be applicable from the second minute of the day. Regular tariff will apply for the first minute of STD and first minute of Local call of the day.
To avail the special tariff benefits, existing IDEA prepaid subscribers can recharge with the new Value Voucher priced at just Rs. 57, with a validity of 12 months. New prepaid subscribers of IDEA can also avail of the reduced call and SMS rates.
The special call rate of 50 paisa per minute for STD & Local calls on any network in India , will be applicable from the second minute of the day. Regular tariff will apply for the first minute of STD and first minute of Local call of the day.
Airtel all local calls @40p/min and STD calls @50p/min for Maharashtra and Goa circle
Airtel launched new recharge Voucher for Maharashtra and Goa circle which is Priced: 62 Rs (which will also give Rs20 talktime in main account) Voucher Tariff follows: All local calls including landline, WLL etc @40p/min and All STD calls @50p/min Tariff validity is for 365 days (Note: All above tariff will be applicable from second call of the day each for local & STD call separately.
Tariff for first local call 1Re/min, Tariff for first STD call 1.5Re/min. All SMS charges as per regular plan) As optional to this yearly tariff voucher, same tariff can be availed with monthly tariff voucher of 8 Rs which will offer exactly same tariff for a validity of 30 days.
Voucher price : Rs 62
All Local calls @40p/min
All STD calls @50p/min
Tariff validity : 1 year.
Google expands availability of its free voice mail
Google Inc. wants to answer your mobile phone calls when you can't or just don't want to talk.
In its latest bid to become a bigger player in telecommunications, the Internet search leader is giving people a chance to send calls to their cell phones into a free voice mail service unveiled earlier this year. The new choice is being introduced Tuesday.
The voice mail feature is part of Google Voice, a fledging service striving to become a hub for phone calls to people's mobile, home and office numbers.
Taking advantage of all of its tools requires getting a new number from Google Voice, a leap that many people aren't ready to make.
So Google has come up with a way to tie existing mobile phone numbers to its voice mail service. The process requires a few steps outlined at http://www.google.com/voice.
"We see this as a perfect step for getting familiar with Google Voice without a lot of change," said Vincent Paquet, a senior product manager.
The caveat: People choosing to stick with their existing phone numbers won't be able to take advantage of all Google Voice features, such as directing calls to a home or office number.
But the voice mail option will provide more bells and whistles than what most major mobile phone carriers offer in their standard packages.
Among other things, Google's voice mail service automatically transcribes messages and lets users customize greetings for frequent callers.
As part of its expansion efforts, Google developed a voice application for theiPhone that didn't get approved by Apple Inc. The snub triggered a Federal Communications Commission inquiry into whether Apple and the iPhone 's U.S. carrier, AT&T Inc., might have been trying to stifle a potential competitor.
In its latest bid to become a bigger player in telecommunications, the Internet search leader is giving people a chance to send calls to their cell phones into a free voice mail service unveiled earlier this year. The new choice is being introduced Tuesday.
The voice mail feature is part of Google Voice, a fledging service striving to become a hub for phone calls to people's mobile, home and office numbers.
Taking advantage of all of its tools requires getting a new number from Google Voice, a leap that many people aren't ready to make.
So Google has come up with a way to tie existing mobile phone numbers to its voice mail service. The process requires a few steps outlined at http://www.google.com/voice.
"We see this as a perfect step for getting familiar with Google Voice without a lot of change," said Vincent Paquet, a senior product manager.
The caveat: People choosing to stick with their existing phone numbers won't be able to take advantage of all Google Voice features, such as directing calls to a home or office number.
But the voice mail option will provide more bells and whistles than what most major mobile phone carriers offer in their standard packages.
Among other things, Google's voice mail service automatically transcribes messages and lets users customize greetings for frequent callers.
As part of its expansion efforts, Google developed a voice application for the
Netflix Coming On PlayStation 3
NETFLIX MEMBERS CAN INSTANTLY WATCH MOVIES AND TV EPISODES STREAMED TO TVs VIA THE
With Movies Streamed Instantly from Netflix, Blu-ray/DVD Playback and Downloadable Videos via the PlayStation Network, the playstation 3
FOSTER CITY and LOS GATOS, Calif., October 26, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced that they are joining forces to make thousands of movies and TV episodes from Netflix available to be streamed instantly to TVs via the
Today's announcement pairs two of the most popular and fastest growing home entertainment brands in the U.S. The PS3 system's installed base has reached close to 9 million units in the United States, and Netflix recently reported 11.1 million U.S. subscribers as of September 30.
The partnership further solidifies the PS3 system as the most complete home entertainment hub on the market today, enabling consumers to play high-definition games, watch Blu-ray movies, listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet, and download content from PlayStation Network − from exclusive games to blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. PS3 system owners will soon enjoy an unparalleled experience watching their favorite movies and TV shows streamed instantly from Netflix, downloading from the PlayStation Network or watching Blu-ray/DVD media. The Netflix offering expands on the entertainment experience delivered to PS3 system owners via PlayStation Network.
For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers via Netflix ready devices such as the PS3 system and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.
"The PlayStation 3 system has always been about more than just gaming, and it will soon be the only platform in the industry to offer consumers such a variety of convenient options for enjoying movies and TV shows," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "Whether you want to watch content on Blu-ray disc and DVD, download it from the PlayStation Network's video delivery service, or stream videos instantly from Netflix, the PS3 system is the only solution that offers it all."
"As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members," said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. "As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners."
Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray's BD-Live™ technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Netflix members simply slide the disc into their PS3 systems to reveal movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. These titles are conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members' personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members' individual instant Queues. Members can use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues. With the PS3 system's Wireless Controller, members can choose a movie to watch from their instant Queues or just play directly from any of the lists. They also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream via the Wireless Controller.
Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3. Upon availability, the instant streaming disc will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after members request it.
With Movies Streamed Instantly from Netflix, Blu-ray/DVD Playback and Downloadable Videos via the PlayStation Network, the playstation 3
FOSTER CITY and LOS GATOS, Calif., October 26, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced that they are joining forces to make thousands of movies and TV episodes from Netflix available to be streamed instantly to TVs via the
Today's announcement pairs two of the most popular and fastest growing home entertainment brands in the U.S. The PS3 system's installed base has reached close to 9 million units in the United States, and Netflix recently reported 11.1 million U.S. subscribers as of September 30.
The partnership further solidifies the PS3 system as the most complete home entertainment hub on the market today, enabling consumers to play high-definition games, watch Blu-ray movies, listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet, and download content from PlayStation Network − from exclusive games to blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. PS3 system owners will soon enjoy an unparalleled experience watching their favorite movies and TV shows streamed instantly from Netflix, downloading from the PlayStation Network or watching Blu-ray/DVD media. The Netflix offering expands on the entertainment experience delivered to PS3 system owners via PlayStation Network.
For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers via Netflix ready devices such as the PS3 system and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.
"The PlayStation 3 system has always been about more than just gaming, and it will soon be the only platform in the industry to offer consumers such a variety of convenient options for enjoying movies and TV shows," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "Whether you want to watch content on Blu-ray disc and DVD, download it from the PlayStation Network's video delivery service, or stream videos instantly from Netflix, the PS3 system is the only solution that offers it all."
"As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members," said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. "As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners."
Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray's BD-Live™ technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Netflix members simply slide the disc into their PS3 systems to reveal movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. These titles are conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members' personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members' individual instant Queues. Members can use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues. With the PS3 system's Wireless Controller, members can choose a movie to watch from their instant Queues or just play directly from any of the lists. They also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream via the Wireless Controller.
Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3. Upon availability, the instant streaming disc will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after members request it.
Google Maps Improved
The Google Maps team rolled out last week a number of refinements to the look and feel of Google maps.
The changes are intended to keep the same information-rich map while making it easier to pick out the information that is most useful. The changes affect both the 'Map' and 'Hybrid' styles, and include numerous refinements to color, density, typography, and road styling worldwide. For example, in map view, local and arterial roads have been narrowed at medium zooms to improve legibility, and the overall colours have been optimized to be easier on the eye and conflict less with other things (such as traffic, transit lines and search results) that we overlay onto the map. Hybrid roads have gained a crisp outline to make them easier to follow, and the overall look is now closer to an augmented satellite view instead of a simple overlay.
In some areas the changes are obvious, while in others they are quite subtle.
Below you can see afar zoom of the area around London:
The changes are intended to keep the same information-rich map while making it easier to pick out the information that is most useful. The changes affect both the 'Map' and 'Hybrid' styles, and include numerous refinements to color, density, typography, and road styling worldwide. For example, in map view, local and arterial roads have been narrowed at medium zooms to improve legibility, and the overall colours have been optimized to be easier on the eye and conflict less with other things (such as traffic, transit lines and search results) that we overlay onto the map. Hybrid roads have gained a crisp outline to make them easier to follow, and the overall look is now closer to an augmented satellite view instead of a simple overlay.
In some areas the changes are obvious, while in others they are quite subtle.
Below you can see afar zoom of the area around London:
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Amazon announced free eBook reading for PC with Kindle for PC
Amazon.com announced "Kindle for PC," the free application that lets readers enjoy Kindle books on their personal computers (PC).
The U.S. Kindle Store (www.amazon.com/kindlestore) currently offers over 360,000 books, including New Releases and 101 of 112 New York Times Bestsellers, which are typically $9.99 or less. Kindle books can now be read on the Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch, and PC.
Kindle for PC features Amazon?s Whispersync technology that automatically saves and synchronizes bookmarks and last page read across devices. Whether you read Kindle books on a Kindle, Kindle DX, or one of the free Kindle applications, you can always have your reading with you and never lose your place. With Kindle for PC, you can read some on your PC, read some on your Kindle, and always pick up right where you left off. Whispersync helped make the Kindle for iPhone application the most popular books app in the Apple App Store.
Kindle for PC features:
Kindle for PC takes advantage of capabilities in the new Windows 7, including Windows Touch technology. In addition to Windows 7, Kindle for PC will also be compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista. Kindle for PC will be available to customers around the world as a free download
next month.
The U.S. Kindle Store (www.amazon.com/kindlestore) currently offers over 360,000 books, including New Releases and 101 of 112 New York Times Bestsellers, which are typically $9.99 or less. Kindle books can now be read on the Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch, and PC.
Kindle for PC features Amazon?s Whispersync technology that automatically saves and synchronizes bookmarks and last page read across devices. Whether you read Kindle books on a Kindle, Kindle DX, or one of the free Kindle applications, you can always have your reading with you and never lose your place. With Kindle for PC, you can read some on your PC, read some on your Kindle, and always pick up right where you left off. Whispersync helped make the Kindle for iPhone application the most popular books app in the Apple App Store.
Kindle for PC features:
- Purchase, download, and read books available in the Kindle Store - Access entire library of previously purchased Kindle books stored on Amazon?s servers for free
- Choose from over 10 different font sizes and adjust words per line
- Add and automatically synchronize bookmarks and last page read
- View notes and highlights marked on Kindle and Kindle DX
- Zoom in and out of text with a pinch of the fingers (Windows 7 users only)
- Turn pages with a finger swipe (available in a future release for Windows 7 users)
Kindle for PC takes advantage of capabilities in the new Windows 7, including Windows Touch technology. In addition to Windows 7, Kindle for PC will also be compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista. Kindle for PC will be available to customers around the world as a free download
next month.
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