Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Acer (Intel) Launches New Series of Laptops



Acer on Tuesday launched a new series of laptops that are equipped with the latest processors for computers and the ability to complete digital design. Price between Rs.47, 000 and Rs.52, 000, 'textbooks Ultra' are smaller, lighter and more energy efficient than traditional laptops.

"We aspire book S3 Ultra features the latest Intel Core i3/i5/i7 entire calculation and the ability to create a digital ... We will continue to focus on our strengths to bring innovative technologies to enable consumers to experience the technology and gain many benefits, "the CEO of Acer India, Mukundan told reporters here.

Aspire S3 has a slim aluminum monocoque design and weighs only 1.4 kg. Its base model comes with 4 GB of RAM and 240GB, while the later versions have a higher capacity hard drive. He "Instant On" which allows you to resume from laptop computers "sleep" mode in 1.5 seconds and from "deep sleep" in six seconds.

New range of Acer laptops are available in the Croma chain of stores October 15.

"We had a successful relationship with Acer in the Indian market. Croma and Acer still No.1 in the provision of IT portfolio, we believe that this will continue with the launch of the Aspire S3 ultra-book. This is also a manifestation of a strong partnership between Acer and values ​​as well as the Croma ', Infiniti Retail CEO, said Ajit Joshi and CEO.


Hotmail Addresses Graymail


Microsoft has upgraded Hotmail, a growing class of almost mind spam - graymail. Graymail defines an e-mail content, which is really justified, but it is often regarded as embarrassing to the recipient - such as newsletters, once registered, and rarely opened, or, increasingly, many of today's offering is that the mailboxes full.

"What really characterizes graymail is that the same message, that a person thinks is spam, it could be very important for another person. It is not black and white, hence the name" according to the blog post by Microsoft indicate the changes.

To this end, he introduced five new tools for users to "get rid" graymail. These filters are the newsletter, which allows users to highlight and delete newsletters or cancel any amount of cleaning function is based on user-defined setting, the ability to flag email as the main stay at the top of the Inbox, and new options for users to remove the flag or when the mouse passes over e-mail.

Graymail a growing concern

Microsoft is not the only email service provider concerned graymail. It is increasingly a concern for ISPs, which are engaged in developing new tactics to combat it. Social media - and its integration in the channel e-mail - is a major driving force. Finally, the e-mail, Twitter and Facebook will evolve into a near-total "communication hub," said future technologies Professor Dr Mike Reddy, University of Wales Newport.

Mango, "the Microsoft talks about the idea of ​​combining different sources so you would notice a hub," he said, through TMCnet. "This would be information that has come to you, and if it were an e-mail to send e-mail, but if it was a Twitter account that you want to send to Twitter via Live Broadcast". But you wouldn 't necessarily view it e-mail compared to Twitter - it's just a message that has arrived "

Dealing with ISP now Graymail

ISPs are currently tinkering with a hybrid approach to deal with graymail writes George Bilbrey, president of Return Path for Media Mail.

It consists of content filtering used later in the process to remove these e-mails with metric uncertain reputation. Some ISPs are adding new data points for their assignment algorithm - the measures to filter the individual level, he said. Such measures may include:

If the sender is in address book.

Replies to messages from a trusted source.

If the message is deleted without being opened.

The view (percent of the time to see messages from a reliable source).

Turkish Experts To Help Universities of Pakistan, To Establish Technology Parks


Islamabad, (SANA): Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited experts of the Middle East Technical University (METU), Technology Park, Ankara to facilitate the preparation of the feasibility of Pakistani universities, the creation of technology parks.

Prior to their interaction with universities and industry, Mr. Tolga Ozbolat METU Technology Park Director and Mr. Ufuk Batum, Deputy Director held a meeting with Dr. Sohail Naqvi, Executive Director of the Secretariat of the HEC to Monday.

Conference Media, Dr. Naqvi said that experts have one-on-one with universities and industry, as well as holding a one day workshop on "Technology Park: Challenges and opportunities" for players on Tuesday.

He said the main objective of this exercise is to help universities to learn about technology parks in general and important prerequisite in particular. "The experts share the experience of technology parks METU with our universities and assess the potential of technology parks in Pakistan as well as potential applications, including non-traditional, adapted to the environment of Pakistan."

Experts have an overview and assessment of existing conditions, including the state of software development, telecommunications industry, industrial development and services, including financial institutions, Pakistan. They also provide support to legislative requirements and the creation of technology parks Financial Fund

While explaining the concept of the Technology Park, said that the Technology Park is an organization managed by specialized professionals, whose purpose is to increase the prosperity of the community / promoting innovation and competitiveness of enterprises and institutions of knowledge.

"To achieve these objectives, the Technology Park stimulates and manages the flow of knowledge and technology between universities, research and development, companies and markets. It will facilitate the creation and growth of innovation in companies through incubation and spin-off process, and offers other value-added services with high quality space and services. "

Revealed that the METU Technology Park generated revenues of $ 150 million per year in contract research, since it is the oldest and the park for the first time in Turkey. He stressed that the world, universities have worked with industry and therefore recorded a spectacular growth.

He said that the Office of Research, Innovation and marketing (ORIC), established in the HEC in universities, the goal is to develop, expand, improve and manage university research programs and integrate research activities directly to the sectors educational, social and economic priorities of the university and the wider community. "We want our investigation of the university. To this end, the university staff are trained to understand the concept."

Dr Naqvi said that Turkey is the leader of the Islamic world with regard to higher education is concerned. "As Turkey is 20 years ahead in the field, we can learn a lot from their experiences and replicate the same in our colleges.

Asked about the cost and timing of projects, he said, "We can start with something very small and slowly build an international level. As for financing, these projects do not count solely on government resources. Expatriates Pakistan, especially METU the former are willing to support the initiative. "

Later that day, the Turkish experts visited the Quaid-e-Azam University and National Science and Technology (NUST).

Monday, October 3, 2011

Chrome Zone Shop is Opens in London

SEARCH giant Google has opened its first retail called 'Chrome Zone' is Tottenham Court Road in London.

Store, which opened today, do not include PC World, instead of a stand-alone store. When Chrome Zone Chromebook focuses on a laptop, which is Google Chrome the operating system (OS).

Arvind Desikan, head of consumer marketing in the United Kingdom, Google said: "This is our first foray into commercial premises. This is a new channel for us and it's still very, very beginning. This is something that Google is going to play and see where it leads. "

Vendors experts are on hand to show users how to become familiar with the laptop cloud starts at £ 349. The Chromebook is also known as Samsung Series 5 laptop.

The store opened Friday almost unnoticed. So far, we know that the store does not support all devices running its Android operating system, but with so many that it would be a bit crowded.

Another store is scheduled to Google 7 October at Lakeside Shopping Centre Essex around the world perform in the coming months, according to the Evening Standard.

Chrome Zone:

Tesla Motors Unveil Model S


Although the Model S will be delivered next year - before the customer order - Tesla Motors just give clients a tour of his factory.

And 'Saturday, October 1, 2011, Tesla Motors has introduced the much anticipated Model S of customers, Elon Musk CEO expects to promote electric cars.

Back to Black, I hope

Tesla Motors, the data on the Nasdaq last week, saw its stock price falls of 8% within 48 hours before the promotional tour in the factory. Since the company has suffered losses so far, the S model is claimed to be the ticket to a bigger profit.

Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 and specializes in electric cars. Its primary customers are the ecologically-minded enthusiasts higher electrical vehicle class - including celebrities. With the S model, however, the idea is to enter the mainstream.

Accessibility

Model S, in contrast to the roadster brand, is considerably cheaper. Roadster had its six-figure price range - more than $ 100,000. Three versions of the Model S, on the other hand, is priced from $ 49,900.

S Model Properties
  • According to the official website of Tesla Motors, the Model S will have the following characteristics:
  • Three power options: 160, 230 and 300 miles wide. 160 miles is standard.
  • The roof coating that transmits infrared 20% of the solar charge.
  • When the battery, the Model S can be used to connect the 240 -, 120-volt outlets and public stations.
  • The battery's largest selection can be recharged in 45 minutes.
  • Model S has zero emissions.
  • 0 to 60 mph can be achieved in 5.6 seconds.
  • The speed of this car is 130 mph-Wonder.
  • Door handles retract into the body of the vehicle when not in use and thus further reduce the resistance.
  • 17 "touch screen allows for multimedia features that include: streaming radio, Bluetooth capability, USB ports, high-resolution navigation, a high speed Internet connection, vehicle checkpoints (temperature, locks, roof, etc.).
  • The total storage capacity: 36.8 cubic feet.
  • 8 airbags.
  • Model S can accommodate up to seven passengers (five adults + 2 children).
  • Aluminum body structure.
  • Unlike conventional cars, the front of the car without the internal combustion engine, which adds to its overall security. Instead of model S has two straight double octagonal rails designed to absorb energy in a frontal collision.

Other changes in the Making

Tesla Motors has also revealed that a faster version of the Model S will eventually be released. It is claimed to achieve 0-60 in under 5 seconds.

Beyond the Model S-tag, we also expect a 4 x 4 prototype in December 2011.

Friday, September 30, 2011

Thrustmaster F1 Wheel Ferrari for $200


As much as we hate to admit it, we can not live our dream of being a professional Formula racing. Life just took us a different route, but why sulk over it? The cool thing about computers is to be able to enter other worlds on a whim, or if the Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 wheel add-on a whim and 200 Smackers.

Thrustmaster Racing Wheel $ 200 is an exact size replica of the real thing. If you've always dreamed of driving the Ferrari 150 ° Italy, this might be the closest you can ever get. It 'features a quick release bracket, which allows users to connect the wheel of the RS T500 Base face in seconds, Thrustmaster says. So if you have the RS-step series, is ready to go.

You can find all kinds of knobs, switches and function keys to play. There are two switches rotary encoders to provide direct, on-the-track car racing optimization settings for eight buttons, three metal switches with three positions, and self-centering feature, two 8-way D-pad, and two on / levers down.

In terms of construction, the wheel has a Ferrari F1 polished metal reinforced rubber coating texture. You get the speed just thinking.

Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On will be available in early October.

Hyundai India To Open Saturday Bookings Eon

NEW DELHI - Indian unit of Hyundai Motor Co. will begin taking customer orders on Saturday for its small car Eon, seeking to challenge market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Alto model.

Eon will be manufactured at Hyundai Motor India Ltd factory near the port city of Chennai, the company said, without giving any date for the introduction of a car in the local market.

Hyundai says the car "is for first-time buyers wishing to purchase a car that is spacious and elegant high on fuel economy."

The company does not reveal the car's engine capacity, or its price, but local media have said Eon is offered with a petrol engine 814-cubic centimeters, and will pay about 250,000 rupees ($ 5,125).

Maruti Alto sells from 232248 rupees a showroom in New Delhi.

Hyundai said Eon was developed by combining the efforts of its research and development in Namyang in South Korea and southern Indian city of Hyderabad.

"We believe that Eon will set a new standard in the Indian market in terms of style, performance, safety and comfort," says HW Park, Executive Director and CEO of Hyundai Motor India.

Hyundai, India's second largest carmaker by sales, makes seven models of cars such as Santro, i10 and i20 hatchbacks, sedans and Verna and Sonata Transform.

Nexus Prime App List Leaked, Called FaceLock

While the world is looking forward to the iPhone5 announcement this coming October 4th, there is another phone that is worthy of commanding the attention of any self-respecting geek - we speak the next Google phone is known as Nexus Prime with Samsung is the manufacturer of the equipment. It seems that the list of the new enforcement system was first disclosed Nexus, when many applications on your smartphone does not consist of bloatware - so you can grow a huge sigh of relief now.

One of the most interesting applications have been listed FaceLock.apk. Remember how Google announced some time ago that ice cream sandwich will be based on facial recognition? Well, I think in retrospect, it was pointed to lock the face - an interesting way to use your face to prevent unauthorized access to your smartphone instead of a password or a gesture to keep it locked.

Sounds good to me when it comes to losing your phone by accident or theft, but for those who are familiar with you could use a photo of your face instead of accessing all that is resident on the phone. I guess that working in conjunction with other security measures facelock is the best bet.

Nokia Starts Shipping Smartphone N9 Meego

 Nokia has finally started his top navigation N9 smartphone model, based on open platform Meego.

Nokia N9, which is designed for people who appreciate great design and craftsmanship and the latest technology, smart phones, is available for $560, 16GB version and $ 650 64 GB model.

"When we announced the Nokia N9 in June this year, the feedback received from users demanding and greedy smartphones around the world have been nothing short of amazing. With innovations in industrial design, user interface, and the experience of Nokia N9 Qt developer raises the bar for how technology can feel natural, and is the first of a series of Nokia products, which will be brought to life the same way, "said Ilari Nurmi, Vice President of Marketing for Nokia.

The device, which weighs 135 grams and is 12.1 millimeters thick and offers free voice-guided navigation and maps has an intuitive interface that is controlled by a simple slide. Nokia N9, which comes in black, cyan and magenta colors, sports a 3.9-inch AMOLED screen is made of scratch-resistant curved glass, an 8 megapixel autofocus camera capable of HD video quality, near-field communication (NFC ) chip and can access the Internet via HSDPA bps to 14.4 million, or Wi-Fi.

The beautifully designed Nokia N9 will be released worldwide, but the unit will be absent from the shelves of U.S. stores.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

iPhone 5 launch in London Apple Store: Oct 4


You should know by now that Apple is holding a press conference next week at its campus Cupertino. The "Let's talk about iPhone" event is designed to showcase the next version of iPhone and iPod Touch can be a little crooked. Today we can say about the iPhone launch five years at an Apple store in London on October 4.

Apple next week will close its huge store at Covent Garden in London, early as it can hold a press conference to see the press conference to be broadcast from its headquarters in California. The store will close at 15:30 they prepare for the media event which will start at 18:00. His Covent Garden shop is normally open until 21:00 that day.

MacRumors reports that Apple has announced the staff about the incident but could not go into detail on what would be presented at the event. It was probably to avoid leaks to the press before the presentation.

Apple has released a press event in London before, but which are mostly held away from their stores. 4 with the iPhone is on sale in June 2010 the company's flagship store on Regent Street opened early at 7 to meet the demand for the device.

There will probably many Apple fans are trying to have a look inside to see what happens during the speech by Tim Cook. The store can blackout the windows even though the expectations for the handset the next shoot. We told you earlier about a study that found a large percentage of consumers who seek the iPhone fifth

What you hold for 5 iPhone?

Users Of Apple's IPhone Is Pleased Android

Many UK consumers are choosing Google Android smartphones over the last six months than any other, according to new data by analysts Nielsen.

But the owners of the iPhone were significantly more likely to be "very satisfied" with their device (86 percent) than the average smartphone owners (72 percent).

In addition, users of Apple IOS phones have a much greater use of voice and data services using the Android. Only 24 percent of the owners to use Android, an average of more than £ 30 a month, compared with 61 percent of iPhone owners, says Nielsen. More than four in ten iPhone owners paid to download the software every month, compared to only 15 percent of the owners of Android.

The latest information from analyst firm says that in the past six months, Android phones accounted for 44 percent of purchases, compared to 25 percent of Blackberry, Apple IOS 18 percent of Symbian and Nokia (seven to percent.

"The pace is with Android at this time," said Nielsen CEO David Gosen European telecommunications, "but to say that the smartphone operating systems, is facing the whole of Britain, is statistically too close to call between Android iPhone OS and Apple, RIM and Symbian is not far behind. "