Researchers have invented a mind-reading system that, for the first time in history, allows any person to type words and phrases letter by letter, just by thinking. It all occurs in real time, without moving a single muscle or uttering a single word. More »
At Microsoft’s TechEd Europe event this week, Todd Brix, Senior Director for Windows Marketplace, highlighted the new Windows Phone 8 Marketplace as well as the list of new markets and moneymaking opportunities for the mobile platform. The director said that consumers will be able to browse and download apps in more than 180 countries during the launch – nearly three times the 63 markets served today. He added that developers can also submit their apps to the markets through App Hub.
In a blog post published today, Brix revealed the exact list of the markets, but noted that the list could change prior to Windows Phone 8′s official launching. Microsoft is also touting an in-app purchase capability that aims to provide a new way of making money from apps. Brix said apart from app sales, developers can also now sell virtual goods and services within the app. “In-app purchasing not only provides a supplemental revenue stream but helps extend the shelf life of the app because you can keep adding new items to keep your customers interested,” he added.
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While still a far cry from 64 speakers, Onkyo and DTS teamed up to bring the first 11.4 channel surround sound to your home theater. At the top of the trio of new receivers is the TX-NR5010. It is the only one that’s THX certified, but like the TX-NR3010, it can drive 9 speakers and has pre-outs for four subs as well as two more channels. $2999 is the price you’ll pay for the best, with a $700 price break when you move one model down the line to the TX-NR3010. Last up, but still shipping in July with 11.4 support, is the TX-NR1010 with its seven channel amp at $1799. DTS Neo:X is the name of the up-mix technology that uses a single algorithm to take anything from a 2.0 signal to 11.1 and converts it to 11.4. The other first here is Cisco Linksys SimpleTap — also coming to the entire 2012 Onkyo lineup of network receivers via a firmware update — which promises to deliver a simpler network setup. For more of the juicy details, have a quick look over the press release below.
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Word about the coming of a second-generation Samsung Galaxy Note began to surface earlier this month. Since then, we’ve been hearing more and more about it. Last week, Korean newspaper MK Business News mentioned that the rumored Galaxy Note 2 will be making its debut sometime in October this year. Samsung Mobile Arabia also tweeted some sort of a clue pointing out a Galaxy Note 2 in the works, although it remains to be seen. (more…)
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In a statement issued directly to Gizmodo this evening, a spokesperson for Google has confirmed that Chrome is indeed to blame for our frozen and crashing new MacBook Airs. More »
So maybe that self-chilling soda didn’t pan out, but Coca-Cola is working on another method for keeping its beverages cool without using power. In partnership with Fuji Electric Retail Systems, the company has developed the A011 vending machine, which is capable of keeping drinks frosty for up to 16 hours a day without using energy. The A011 works by shifting the cooling process from mid-day, when energy use is higher, to nighttime, when there is a higher power capacity. Even after the machine stops powering the chilling, the unit’s temperature only rises slightly, thanks to vacuum insulation and an airtight design. Great in theory, right? Well Coca-Cola Japan will put the product to the test this summer with a two-month pilot program in two of Japan’s toastiest areas, Tajimi City in Gifu Prefecture and Kumagaya City in Saitama Prefecture. If things go well, the company will tweak the A011 to extend the amount of time it can go without power. Room-temperature soda is the worst, so here’s hoping it works.
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At a time when we are saturating ourselves with media, the notion of inserting yet another screen into yet another moment of life is disturbing on many levels.
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Acer is gearing up to drop another all-in-one PC ‘AZ3770-H14D’ into the market. Specs-wise, this space-saving machine is equipped with a 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 2.50GHz Intel Celeron G540 processor, an Intel H61 Express Chipset, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, an SD card reader, WiFi and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The AZ3770-H14D will hit the market from June 29th for around 55,000 Yen (about $694). [Acer]
Google announced today via its official blog that Gmail now has more than 425 million active users around the world – a gargantuan feat considering its humble beginnings as a beta release in April 2004. Google’s announcement today means that Gmail is now the word’s largest email service, blowing past Microsoft’s Hotmail for the first time. Yahoo Mail used to be the king of email services. But both Hotmail and Gmail got Yahoo Mail users deviating the course. (more…)
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I-O Data has unveiled their newest LCD monitor, the LCD-AD179GE / S. Aimed at educational market, this new 17-inch LED-backlight monitor (black & white color options) provides 1280 x 1024 native resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 170/160 degree viewing angles, and consumes just 14.7W of power during normal operation. In addition, it also comes with two built-in 1W stereo speakers, a D-Sub port, a DVI-D port and a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [I-O Data]
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