Nokia updates its instant messaging application

Given the convergence of communication tools, Nokia unveiled a new application called Nokia and IM for that is positioned opposite to the BlackBerry Messenger, or more recently unveiled WhatsApp, IMessage.

Like the applications of RIM and Apple, this new tool to communicate with users having also installed on the smartphone. IM for Nokia, however, allow communication to other IM networks including those of Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and MySpace IM.

Available through the kiosk downloads Ovi Store, the successor of Nokia Messenging will then pre-installed on all telephones of the next mark. After identifying himself with its Ovi account, the mobinaute must configure its various identifiers on other protocols. The basic features have been implemented, namely, the ability to add an avatar, options available and a widget easy access from the home screen.

Among compatible smartphones, the Finnish manufacturer Nokia says X6, Nokia 5230, Nokia N8 Nokia E7 and Symbian S40 phones.

Google will do R & D in renewable energy

Larry Page, Google co-founder and CEO, has unveiled a plan to invest in research and development (R & D) in renewable energy. Its goal is economic: to produce electricity from renewable sources that are less expensive than from fossil fuels.

This is not the first time that Google invests in renewable energy. The giant has already bought plants solar, geothermal, wind farms or is installing photovoltaic panels on many of its buildings. But it is a little different today, since Google wants to develop its own technology to produce renewable electricity. It intends to capitalize on its patent portfolio relating to clean energy and the R & D establishment should make a marketable solution, efficient and inexpensive.

"We spend most of our time on research and advertising," said Larry Page. "But for people outside the company, which is more interesting is what the latest crazy thing that Google has done." He explains the paradox of his business, and difficulties to invest in renewable energy . If this project RE (lower sign) C (Renewable Energy less than coal or renewable energy cheaper than coal) particularly interested in Google and its engineers, shareholders do not always follow.

Larry Page appears perspective, however, the draft ROE (as a) C has a major challenge: to make renewable energy cheaper than coal in recent years. Five persons were assigned to the project. "Their orders are clear: You're not designing laboratory experiments, you will design useful systems that must deliver effective results in the real world price."

Diamond D10: 3.0 external hard drives at Silicon Power LEDs

Silicon Power brand has unveiled two new portable external hard drives USB 3.0 displaying capacities from 500 GB to 1 TB Design flashy rigor.

Diamond D10 line made in the light, displaying two colors plaid pink and blue sky that does not go unnoticed. Declined in capacities of 500, 640, 750 GB and 1 TB, these discs include a USB 3.0 backward compatible with USB 2.0 and a power saving mode.

With a size of 124.8 x 75.8 x 13.6 mm for 155 grams (124.8 x 75.8 x 16.6 mm and 205 grams for the 1 TB version) Diamond D10 will come with a holster transportation, a 3 year warranty and will download the software suite SP Widget on the website of the brand. Only unknown size: the availability date range, and different prices, that Silicon Power should contact shortly.

WP7: Microsoft looks to Android developers

Always with a view to further expand its catalog of applications for users of Windows 7 Phone, Microsoft is turning to developers of Android.

Having facilitated the porting of applications iOS last month, the team says Windows phone in one of his last notes have worked on tools that allow developers to more easily deploy their applications on Windows Phone 7.

In addition to a quick start guide of 90 pages, the Redmond company has made available documentation back to each class of development on Android, their equivalent on Windows Phone 7. "We must consider the mapping tool APIs such as a translation dictionary," says Jean-Christophe Cemetery, an expert on interoperability at Microsoft.