Mobile phone users can now provide information about bats and harassment in an area with a new application called Asborometer. The application receives information from government agencies and delivers it on the phone.
As "the estate agent's worst nightmare Dubbed," the application can point out would-be home buyers through nasty neighborhoods. "It's the fastest way to find out how chavvy is your city," the Sun quoted tech writer Drew Cullen as saying.
The application on the iPhone and Google's Android system works is to zip codes and is free to download. "Although the name is fun, it has a serious concern, added:" creator Jeff Gilfelt.
India PC sales touched 19.7Lakh units in Oct-Dec 2009
The total PC market sales India touched 19.7 lakh units during October-December 2009 quarter, including an 25.7 percent year on year growth (October-December 2008 quarter), based on a strengthening of the recovery, according to the latest IDC data.
Desktop PC sales accounted for almost two thirds of the total PC shipments of 12.7 lakh units, representing a 14.6 percent year on year. However, the previous quarter to quarter basis (in the July-September 2009) there was a decrease of 12.8 percent of sales (shipments) because of the seasonal factor. "With several factors, including economic revival, technological developments, increasing importance for the users and the right price points, all converging, we are still at the beginning of a growth curve in the domestic PC market," said Kapil Dev Singh, country manager, IDC India.
The notebook PC sales increased by 52.8 percent over the previous year clocking 6.9 lakh units in October-December 2009. The desktop PC sales of 12.91 lakh units, which a year on year growth of 14.6 percent. Total India personal computer shipments have grown considerably in the last four consecutive quarters of 2009 following the removal from a peak of 22.6 lakh units in July-September 2008 to 15.6 lakh units in October-December 2008. Remarkably, home PC shipments (both desktop and notebook computers) rose a significant 38 percent year to year.
While this had long been expected lines from an industry standpoint, which was pleasantly surprised at the development from 57.0 percent over the previous year in notebook PC shipments to the large and very large enterprise businesses.
It took eight months, but the search strategy that Microsoft and Yahoo have settled on after years of flirting going to start working.
U.S. Department of Justice and the European Union gave his blessing to the deal early on Thursday, paving the way for Microsoft to take the business of providing search results in Yahoo while Yahoo will sell search ads on both Yahoo and Bing. Yahoo is busy reminding those who will listen that he will continue to monitor the results by finding, presented in its pages, while Microsoft believes it can improve the search algorithms with access to a mass audience of Yahoo.
It will take some time for companies to implement complex transaction. At the same time, here's a list of questions and answers that are bound to arise now that the deed is done.
How do we get here? Slowly. Microsoft and Yahoo have been talking about the different combinations, acquisitions, partnerships and alliances since 2008, until it finally stopped on the current deal after the disastrous acquisition of negotiations led to the hiring Yahoo's general director Carol Bartz. The deal was delayed pending regulatory review, as almost any time that the two companies in the three companies on the market offering to combine efforts, regulators will want to explore the potential consequences.
What will change at Yahoo's? Changes can be very difficult for us. Microsoft now provides a baseline technology that creates the search results and search ads based on keyword query. But Yahoo will control how these results are presented, that is, he can add all sorts of structured content, as the statistics of baseball players or movie times at local theaters for the search query.
There will probably be some difference in time between the way Yahoo's algorithm will determine the most important results, and how Microsoft technologies go about this process. But for the most part, the business of indexing and ranking the results somewhat transparent to the average search. Companies and publishers, on the other hand, will be closely monitored.
What will happen on technology, such as Yahoo BOSS and Search Monkey? Microsoft has the right to use these technologies in their search for Arsenal, but they are being very coy about its plans at the moment. Microsoft now has a 10-year license for "some Yahoo search technology," according to the website created to explain the transaction. This means that they can essentially cherry choose things that they like and ignore the fact that they do not.
United Companies still seem interested in the BOSS (Build Your Own Search Service), but have not yet decided whether it will be a project Yahoo, the combined project, or turn into another quite different, according to the Yahoo Developer Network blog. Search Monkey - a project to promote the concept of semantic search - it seems a bit more in the air: "landscape is complex, so we make every effort to determine which path provides the best value for site owners and end users, the company said on Thursday.
What will change for Microsoft? Microsoft will have to relinquish control of its major advertisers, search Yahoo sales in exchange for increased market share. Microsoft also will choose from a variety of Yahoo's back end search technologies developed over many years, and a number of Yahoo employees will now work at Microsoft.
The company claims that its technology will improve the position once he has access to the users of Yahoo, which is skeptical about Google, but Microsoft will have the opportunity to prove on its own. Either way, this deal is a vote of confidence Bing technologies Microsoft.
Strontium Singapore Technologies has launched a range of cost of memory modules designed to provide an optimal balance of performance and price. These modules are designed and manufactured in accordance with industry standards. They are ideal for those looking for competitively priced memory that is 100 percent tested and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Ajay Kogta, manager, Indian subcontinent, Strontium Technology, said: "The computer will meet the requirements of customers looking for performance at the lower price range. They are designed to support standard computing services that access the Internet, e-mail, file storage space, other office applications and much more. "
According to the company, a computer memory modules pass through a rigorous testing process to ensure the reliability, integrity and compatibility. Each module is manufactured by 100 percent compatible with all systems and platforms that are available on the market. In addition to these, the customer will enjoy quality service and support. Each computer module comes with a lifetime warranty, free technical support and excellent level of service RMA.
Key features include a computer memory a lifetime guarantee, individual testing, improved heat dissipation, as well as universal compatibility.
COMPUTER DDR2 and DDR3-ins for desktop PCs is currently available in 1 and 2 GB with the possibility of the warranty period strontium time through the channel partners across India. Computer laptop range will be launched in the second quarter of 2010. Key service centers, in which warranty may be taken are in Pondicherry, New Delhi and through distributors Strontium / Master resellers throughout India. Street prices for these modules Rs. 1025 for 1GB-DDR2, Rs. 1925 2GB-DDR2 and PC. 2275 for 2GB-DDR3, respectively.
Intel has unveiled its 2010 Intel Core Duo processor family to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes for PCs with larger, more flexible performance, prevent theft and savings in a rapidly changing business computing environment. These and several other capabilities are the core of many new Intel-based business notebooks and desktops start rolling out from computer manufacturers worldwide.
Intel Core Duo processors arrive as business computing evolves with the advent of video, Internet telephony, social networking and other intensive applications - in many cases, are running at the same time - to make a computer's performance an even greater priority.
"Businesses, especially those who have not purchased PCs for several years, facing a computing environment that no longer handle many applications and IT workers are adopting," said Rick Echevarria, Vice President, Intel Architecture Group and General Manager, Business Client Platform Division. "The integration of predictive performance with smart safety and cost-saving management features of Intel Core Duo processor family provide IT and small businesses a no-compromise platform. We are also pleased how Intel vPro Technology allows the flexibility to look at client virtualization, consumerization and rich cloud applications. "
The platform is based on 2010 Intel Core Duo processor family includes the new Intel Q57 Express chipset and new Intel 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection for laptop computers and Intel 82578DM network connection to desktop PCs.
Computer manufacturers worldwide, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Toshiba, are rolling out business PCs based on 2010 Intel Core Duo processor family. Moreover, small developers of software solutions and medium enterprises (SMEs) and companies such as Aternity, Bomgar, Kaseya, LANDesk, Level Platforms, LogMeIn, Microsoft, N-Able, Sand, Spiceworks, Symantec and WinZip will support the new features in their upcoming products. IT suppliers, including AT & T Tech Support 360 and PlumChoice, plan to adopt Core Intel vPro technology capabilities in their SMB offerings.
The processors are based on Intel's award-winning "Nehalem" micro and manufactured on Intel's groundbreaking new 32-nanometer process. Intel has integrated high-definition graphics of its processors for the first time, and incorporates Intel's second generation high-k metal gate transistors that contribute to increasing computing speed and battery life.
2010 Intel Core i7 processors and i5 Core processors feature Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology for flexible, "smart" computing. Intel Turbo Boost Technology automatically adjusts the speed of the processor when it detects a workload change - faster, when the user, for instance, is multitasking or watching a video, and slower, more energy-efficient when the worker goes to the coffee and only background applications running.
Contribute to industry-leading speed and efficiency of processors Intel Hyper-Threading Technology associate with multiple processor cores with multiple "threads" that allow faster processing of instructions in parallel.
Using standard benchmarks, a 2010 notebook with Intel Core i5 vPro processor can drive business productivity applications up to 80 percent faster1, more programs up to twice as fast, and protect confidential data up to 3.5 times faster compared with a 3 -- annual mainstream notebooks.
Normally device maker buys their primary chips from specialized microprocessor companies, but Apple has defied the normal process of designing a fingernail A4-size chip to IPAD. By designing its own chips charges Apple with additional technical costs and potential product delays, reports the New York Times.
The hype around Apple's tablet did not help Apple as many experts felt disappointment of the final product. "I can not see something that looks convincing," said Linley Gwennap, a chip analyst at the Linley Group. "It does not seem like something all new, and if so, are they not get far with it."
Steven P. Jobs, Apple's Chief Executive Officer, said that the A4-chip is "the most advanced chip" Apple had ever spent, and said it was crucial for IPAD speed, reliability and 10 hour battery life. Apple had entered the chip business in 2008 by acquiring the 150-employee startup PA Semi. This company had been working on chips that can handle large amounts of data, but uses very small amounts of power.
A4-powered IPAD's battery life and speed, similar to computers that are running on competing chips. Apple will soon launch IPAD in March, which will offer up to 16 hours of battery life when playing video. These will run on chips from Nvidia and Qualcomm, which has similar designs on A4.
"After what we've seen so far, Apple's product seems to stack up evenly with the competition," said Dean McCarron, a chip analyst with Mercury Research. "Clearly, Apple is using their own standards for what 'best' is." Apple's notebook and desktop computers running on Intel chips, while Samsung has sold Apple the primary chips for the iPhone.
Apple still seems committed to its chip plans. "It is a place where Apple believes that it can provide a unique product and it is signaling a new direction for them," says Nathan Brookwood, a chip analyst with Insight 64th
VIVA Communications, a venture in the converged IP communications space promoted by an Indian-born serial entrepreneur who rolls out Internet-based voice and video services like HD voice solutions, IP Centrex, IP video and audio conferencing, rural and remote broadband, IP surveillance, together with WiFi services.
These solutions are designed to help organizations reduce their carbon footprint and rely on geographically dispersed groups, global supply chains, remote experts and immediate access to critical data that drives decisions. The company is a category "A" ISP has positions it well to offer nationwide services, particularly to the SME segment, as it gives the company greater access to telephone lines / infrastructure.
Commenting on the roll-out, S Srinivasan, Founder and Director, VIVA Communications said: "Although the demand for Internet-based voice and video services is growing exponentially in India is a significant proportion of businesses are able to use it because of lack of availability of quality services in this arena, apart from very large organizations that are focused on large firms. VIVA Communications intends to fill that gap, and show itself as a provider of choice in this segment. "
Its current portfolio includes Enterprise Services, an international premium / HD voice solutions for enterprises, especially SMEs, in international business, global / national Centrex - seamless virtual communication between offices, as if they are part of the same infrastructure, so all across offices available extensions and IP Video Conferencing - Desktop-based video conferencing, room-based video conferencing and bridging facility for tele-presence with integrated video, voice and data communications at an affordable and flexible pricing.
Are also included, audio conferencing - Network based entirely reservation less conference solution that has the possibility to use both PSTN and IP networks. It works both hosted and on-premise model, data transport solutions - VIVA provides leased lines, data solutions for global enterprises, including IP VPN, Ethernet connection using their global partnerships. VIVA provides remote broadband and WiFi solutions enabling broadband connections to rural areas using mesh technologies
In addition, the problems with free monitoring of IP solutions for businesses, government and small and medium enterprises on a hosted basis thereby eliminating the hardware and software maintenance and are charged on a per camera per month.
The VIVA passport gives the convenience of international calls without the hassle of traditional phone cards at attractive prices.
HCl Infosystemslaunched MiLeap - a range fully functional, portable notebook that sports a starting price of £ 13,990. Scheduled to be the world's cheapest ultra-portable laptops (Allied Computers announced laptops cost of R 14,999 for a couple of days back), the MiLeap is available in two series, X and Y, to a starting price of RS 13,990 and 29,990, RS respectively. The X series would have both flash-based storage options and disk-based, with a Linux-based operating system. The most expensive model in the series will be available in RS 16,990. The high-end Y series (from £ 29,990-39,990) would have multiple navigational features such as touch screen, track stick, stylus, keyboard and buttons sensitive tariffs, Windows Vista (Home), as the operating system. Both models have network ports, are Wi-Fi, has an option for a data card and are available with GUI enabled, the User Friendly Linux operating system. Weighing under a kilogram, the MiLeap laptop has a 7-inch screen and are equipped with an Intel processor. The company will start shipping the units on January 26 and these will be available in all retail outlets HCl and distribution centers. "We will manufacture these PCs at our two factories in India. Initially, we will use our Pondicherry plant, beyond which we will use our plant in Uttaranchal," said George Paul, vice president - Marketing, HCL Infosystems. "If the demand for laptops increases, we are open to expansion, through a new center," he added. "With a legacy of having pioneered India's first micro-computer, desktop PC the country and the first home PC in the first place, this revolutionary range of ultra portable 'MiLeap' laptops will announce a new category of computing devices , opening a wide range of usage scenarios and new application areas, "said Ajai Chowdhry, chairman and CEO, HCL Infosystems.
Acer is getting greener, at least according to Greenpeace.The computer maker introduced two new notebook on Friday that they have already received the honor from the international environmental group. Acer Aspire Aspire 3811TZ and 3811TZG are designed to be energy efficient, recyclable and biodegradable, so winning high marks from Greenpeace, which rates computers and other electronics for their environmental friendliness.
As part of its green initiatives, Acer said it was built two new tends to be without PVCs (polyvinyl chloride) and BFRs (brominated flame retardants).
PVC is cheap, but durable plastic which has been criticized by Greenpeace for not biodegradable and broadcasting toxic substances into the environment. BFRs are chemicals added to plastics to make them flame resistance, but they were also accused of leaching into the environment. Their use in products for babies and children, especially the issue of many groups. With the exception of power cables, all the components for both aims without the toxins.
"Chemical characteristics of PVC and BFRs May create toxic substances such as dioxins and furans in the products' end-of-life, thus reducing PVC and BFRs in Acer products will help protect our environment from being poisoned by electronics goods," Acer said in a statement .
New aims are also designed to reduce energy use - both models can save up to 40 percent of energy consumption than traditional portable computers, providing more than 8 hours of battery life, Acer said. Furthermore, the company designed units that are easily recycled. With more than modular parts in traditional notebooks, users can extend the life Apires replacing certain components.
Part of Acer Chronology series, two notebooks are targeted as CULVs (consumers ultra-low voltage). These laptops are typically as small and light as Netbooks, but deliver more power and performance with more memory and use Intel's Core 2 Duo processors. (We're still working on getting the specs and photos.)
Acer first promised in 2005 to eliminate PVCs and BFRs in all its products by 2009, the goal that the company still achieved. Although Greenpeace hailed the new Aspire models, the group still gave Acer only score 4.5 for a scale of 10 environmental friendliness in a report published on January 7 The company received a strong effort in trying to reduce the toxic substances from their computers and monitors. But it scored poorly by Greenpeace because of its limited recycling and disposal initiatives.
Japanese company NTT DoCoMo is set to show prototype handsets based on high-speed wireless data technology LTE later this month, according to its handset partner, NEC.
NEC said on Monday that NTT will demonstrate the receiver receiving the high-resolution video over LTE network in the Mobile World Congress, which kicks off February 15 in Barcelona. According to NEC, the handset uses the LTE chipset which was developed by Fujitsu, NEC, NTT DoCoMo and Panasonic, and first collected in October.
LTE, is "long-term development" of 3G, is the successor to HSDPA and is approximately 10 times faster, providing theoretical speed down link at least 100Mbps Uplink and theoretically at least 50Mbps.
Microsoft Windows Azure Cloud computing service was generally available on Monday with very little flourish. And it could be because this first wave gifts Azure is frankly a bit odd.
I'm sure Microsoft will finally figure out how to give users the options that are clearly attractive (perhaps using Amazon Web Services and models), but in the near term the options are not as clear as they could be.
It is however positive for enthusiasts Azure cloud that has finally reached the point where Microsoft is comfortable offering it commercially. And if you are part of the Azure team, you'll be glad to have any solid magnifica tion only what auctions are.
In many ways, Microsoft is to apply the same enterprise architecture principles to the cloud - with price parameters for consumption, storage, and even integration with other applications. This may not really be wrong with time, but it forces developers and users think about the use of cloud things they have no experience.
I suspect that this method is because the operating system-centric view that Microsoft takes of pretty much all technology. After all, do they call it cloud operating system, and it looks like up above image stacks, leaving users not to think about the OS. Again, not necessarily wrong, but the foundation has not yet been explained or marketed well enough to see results.
This approach is in contrast to the AWS EC2 or Rack Space, as Om Malik notes, suggests that in comparison with "infrastructure-as-a-service providers such as Amazon and Ec2 or Rack Space Cloud Servers with their products, Azure attempts to work better in the actual management and provisioning of virtual machines for users.
I doubt highly that Azure will have a significant impact on near term Microsoft or even medium term earnings (either positive or negative). It is important to Azure has set a stake in the ground for Microsoft to be part of enterprise cloud discussions and access Azure to developers masses that provide invaluable testing and feedback.
Cloud computing generally requires Microsoft to be part of the ecosystem. And while I'm not convinced Azure is anywhere near right yet, Microsoft has enough resources to put to the effort. Let's hope it does.
Mobile phone users can now provide information about bats and harassment in an area with a new application called Asborometer. The application receives information from government agencies and delivers it on the phone.
