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Assessing the utility of mobile travel-related applications Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:50AMThe rise of smartphones with browsers which can both display desktop sites and make it easy for users to interact with them has been a significant development. The travel industry expects mobile usage to continue to increase as the browsers get better.
How are mobile travel queries growing on Google in Europe? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:49AMThe more smartphones with full browsers come onto the market, the faster consumers will become accustomed to searching on the mobile web or use Apps for travel bookings.
A Dual-Booting Tablet Running Android 1.6 Sounds Barmy, Viewsonic [Tablets] Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:10AM# tablets After warning us last week of their impending dual-booting tablet, ViewSonic has now spilled the beans on the ViewPad 100 's specs. I don't think anyone will be impressed by the Android 1.6 flavor, even if Windows 7 's also there too. More »
Fake antivirus programs taking PCs hostage Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:04AMFake antivirus programs appear to be adopting some of the money-raising tactics of more threatening ransom malware, security company Fortinet’s latest threat report has found.
Navteq aims to bring humanity to GPS directions Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:36AMA new GPS navigation system promises to deliver driving instructions in a more understandable, ‘human’ form. Natural Guidance is due to be unveiled by Navteq at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin today. The technology delivers navigational directions that reference landmarks such as shops and bars instead of simply referring to road names, delivering more [...]
Robotics firm General Dynamics may lay off 132 in Westminster Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:49AMGeneral Dynamics Robotics Systems says it will lay off 132 workers if it doesn't receive more funding for an Army project.
Emirates Building Systems launches revamped website to support expansion Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:43AMDubai - UAE September 3, 2010:- As part of its corporate positioning exercise ahead of the proposed expansion of its factories, Emirates Building Systems Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments Industries (DII) and a regional pioneer in the fabrication and construction of various steel structures, has launched its new-look website (www.ebsl.com[[[SHIFTIN ...
Taking care on Care Flight Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:13AMRENO — One night last winter, Care Flight pilot Dean Mischke located stranded skiers on the edge of a harsh, snowy area on Washoe Valley’s Slide Mountain. Search and rescue members couldn’t find them on ground through the mountain’s dense trees.
A guide to today's top 10 Linux distributions Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:20PMOne of the most confusing things for the newcomer to Linux is how many distributions, or versions, of the operating system there are. Ubuntu is the one most people have heard of, but there are hundreds of others as well, each offering some variant on the basic Linux theme.
Strong early sales of $140 Android tablet surprise retailer Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:11PMBeijing-based international online reseller LightInTheBox.com announced it has had two months of surprisingly strong sales of a seven-inch, $140 Android tablet.
Senator is high on satellite’s benefits Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:53PMYukon Senator Dan Lang wants a proposed $500-million radar satellite on the radar of the territorial government and local businesses.
ActiveVideo Develops 'Cloud-Based' 3DTV Interface Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:32PMActiveVideo Networks has developed a 3DTV user interface that the company claims can be delivered to any existing set-top box or Web-connected device.
GLONASS M Navigation Triplets Launched Successfully by Proton M Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:25PMGLONASS M Navigation Triplets Launched Successfully by Proton M
Twitter for iPad Introduces Us to Panes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:53PMWhile up until this point Twitter has been hands-off with the iPad they have decided to build a first-party app: Twitter for iPad. And it looks like it has all the trappings to become the Twitter iPad killer app. From the hands-on article at PCMag, The free Twitter for iPad app expands the functionality of previous [...] Twitter for iPad Introduces Us to Panes is a post from: SiliconANGLE ...
AgriMarine Holdings Inc. Launches New Web Site Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:31PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 2, 2010) -
Toshiba shows off 10.1 inch Android tablet Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:12PMToshiba Europe announced a 10.1-inch Android 2.2 media tablet, due for a fourth quarter release in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The Folio 100 runs Android 2.2 on an Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and offers a 10.1-inch, WSVGA display, but it lacks both GPS and Android Market access.
Nokia Completes Acquisition of Motally, Inc. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:14AMNokia today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Motally, Inc., initially announced on August 20, 2010.
Dialog PMIC and audio codec supports Renesas reference platform for HD video enabled mobile devices Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:49AMDialog Semiconductor's DA9052 system level power management (PMIC) and DA7210 Class G audio ICs have been incorporated in the Renesas Electronics' SH7724 reference platform, which is now shipping and generally available.
Securing your OutSystems Agile Platform application Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:19PMJustin James looks at the three types of security he worked with in the OutSystems Agile Platform: authentication, authorization, and encryption. He also provides a quick overview of the Enterprise Manager component.
Reviews: Seagate GoFlex Desk, Net, TV Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:09PMGoFlex TV The GoFlex TV is an HD network media player with an official price of $130, which for the features is in line with most others on the market. We are happy to report that some of the usability issues that we have seen in other players recently seem to be addressed by Seagate. While the rest of the GoFlex line of products are all storage devices ...... Arts - Hard disk drive - Seagate ...
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Retailers pin hopes on online buyers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:04PMKiwis will flip their calendars over to September this week and be greeted by pictures of new-born lambs and blossoming flowers. They will start to feel better about life and, if the prayers of retailers across the country have been answered, they will buy something, anything.
Why Intel's deal for McAfee will shake the laptop landscape Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:22PMIntel’s $7.7 billion (U.S.) acquisition of security vendor McAfee is the deal with the most potential to reshape how we use technology over the next few years.
Specs on the 2011 BMW 335d Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:00PMBottom line: This is one of the best midsize sedans ever. It's pricey. And maybe it's a bit silly to lease one when there are so many worthy, less-expensive midsize sedans available, including a couple of diesel offerings from Volkswagen (the Jetta TDI sedan and Jetta TDI SportWagen, both with base... BMW - Makes and Models - Recreation - Autos - Business
Hybrid solution crams flash storage into DIMM slots Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:26PMViking Modular announced an unusual way of adding SSD (solid state disk) storage to an embedded device or server. The company's SATADIMM is claimed to pack from 25GB to 400GB of flash storage into an unused, 240-pin DIMM socket.
Hybrid solution crams flash storage into DIMM slots Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:26PMViking Modular announced an unusual way of adding SSD (solid state disk) storage to an embedded device or server. The company's SATADIMM is claimed to pack from 25GB to 400GB of flash storage into an unused, 240-pin DIMM socket.
Intel downgrades third quarter revenue forecast Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:07PMNEW YORK : Intel slashed Friday its third quarter revenue forecast due to lower demand for computers, leading to a sharp sell-off of the microchip giant's shares.
Intel downgrades third quarter revenue forecast Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:07PMNEW YORK : Intel slashed Friday its third quarter revenue forecast due to lower demand for computers, leading to a sharp sell-off of the microchip giant's shares.
Intel lowers forecasts amidst weakening consumer demand Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:26PMAfter two extremely strong financial quarters, Intel says it is reducing revenue estimates for the third quarter of its 2010 financial year. Attributed to a softening in the consumer PC market, the forecast comes as the latest blow to an increasingly shaky economy.
Intel lowers forecasts amidst weakening consumer demand Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:26PMAfter two extremely strong financial quarters, Intel says it is reducing revenue estimates for the third quarter of its 2010 financial year. Attributed to a softening in the consumer PC market, the forecast comes as the latest blow to an increasingly shaky economy.
Intel downgrades third quarter revenue forecast Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:04PMIntel slashed Friday its third quarter revenue forecast due to lower demand for computers, leading to a sharp selloff of the microchip giant's shares.
Intel downgrades third quarter revenue forecast Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:04PMIntel slashed Friday its third quarter revenue forecast due to lower demand for computers, leading to a sharp selloff of the microchip giant's shares.
2011 Audi A8 Preview Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:18AMThe usual modus operandi for an automotive press introduction is this: journalists fly or drive to an event base, usually a hotel with adequate (read: abundant) parking, and spend a day driving and riding in the car.
2011 Audi A8 Preview Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:18AMThe usual modus operandi for an automotive press introduction is this: journalists fly or drive to an event base, usually a hotel with adequate (read: abundant) parking, and spend a day driving and riding in the car.
Cobalt Deposit Solidifies Idaho's Place on Minerals Map Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:57AMThe Idaho Cobalt Project will mine cobalt from a deposit deep beneath a mountain in the Salmon-Challis National Forest....
Cobalt Deposit Solidifies Idaho's Place on Minerals Map Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:57AMThe Idaho Cobalt Project will mine cobalt from a deposit deep beneath a mountain in the Salmon-Challis National Forest....
Students Design Unmanned Drone to Take Action Against Terrorist Activity Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:26AMStudent research teams are preparing for the 2012 international autonomous vehicle competition, which will require nabbing an unsecured USB flash drive kept in a remote and highly secured office. The vehicle must enter through a broken window, and then decide how to proceed once inside the building.
Students Design Unmanned Drone to Take Action Against Terrorist Activity Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:26AMStudent research teams are preparing for the 2012 international autonomous vehicle competition, which will require nabbing an unsecured USB flash drive kept in a remote and highly secured office. The vehicle must enter through a broken window, and then decide how to proceed once inside the building.
2011 Ford Super Duty Pickups Review Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:18AMI’ve been in a drag race before, sometimes watching the lights on a pole between the lanes turn from red to green and other times watching a similar sequence above an intersection. I’ve towed heavy things behind my semi’s tractor and in the bed of a pickup truck.
2011 Ford Super Duty Pickups Review Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:18AMI’ve been in a drag race before, sometimes watching the lights on a pole between the lanes turn from red to green and other times watching a similar sequence above an intersection. I’ve towed heavy things behind my semi’s tractor and in the bed of a pickup truck.
Ten years flying in formation: The legendary Cluster quartet Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:28AMNext week marks the 10th anniversary of the start of formation flying for the four satellites of ESA's Cluster quartet, one of the most successful scientific missions ever launched. On 1 September 2000, just a few weeks after launch, the four individual satellites of the Cluster mission began coordinated orbits, marking the formal start of formation flying. Since then, the four satellites ...
Ten years flying in formation: The legendary Cluster quartet Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:28AMNext week marks the 10th anniversary of the start of formation flying for the four satellites of ESA's Cluster quartet, one of the most successful scientific missions ever launched. On 1 September 2000, just a few weeks after launch, the four individual satellites of the Cluster mission began coordinated orbits, marking the formal start of formation flying. Since then, the four satellites ...
GPS Receiver Module includes embedded patch antenna. Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:54AMWith sensitivity of -165 dBm and user-configurable fix rate up to 10 Hz, Fastrax UP501 provides solid position fix in harsh urban canyons or blocking environments, removing need for external antenna. Consuming 75 mW at 3.0 V, device measures 22 x 22 x 8 mm and includes 1 serial port, 1 PPS output, and optional internal back-up battery. Module is suited for navigation systems, asset tracking ...
GPS Receiver Module includes embedded patch antenna. Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:54AMWith sensitivity of -165 dBm and user-configurable fix rate up to 10 Hz, Fastrax UP501 provides solid position fix in harsh urban canyons or blocking environments, removing need for external antenna. Consuming 75 mW at 3.0 V, device measures 22 x 22 x 8 mm and includes 1 serial port, 1 PPS output, and optional internal back-up battery. Module is suited for navigation systems, asset tracking ...
Network appliance offers Xeon CPU, security coprocessor Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:26PMWin Enterprises announced a 2U rackmount networking appliance that supports Intel processors ranging from a dual-core Pentium on up to a quad-core Xeon. The PL-80160 supports up to 16GB of DDR3 memory, includes CompactFlash and 3.5-inch hard disk storage, offers eight to 32 gigabit Ethernet ports, and includes PCI and PCI Express expansion, the company says.
Mini-ITX board has five video outputs Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:56PMIbase announced a Mini-ITX motherboard that supports Intel's 2.53GHz Core i7-610E or 2.13GHz Core i3-330E processors. Offering PCI Express x1, PCI, and Mini PCI Express expansion slots, the MI957 also delivers five different video outputs, the company says
Rockwell Collins Has Key Role in New Unmanned Aircraft System Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:20PMCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Rockwell Collins will provide flight controls and navigation systems for a new small tactical unmanned aircraft system being developed by the Navy and Marine Corps.
InSite Systems Extends its Horizons with the Latest Release of its Customer Data Management Platform Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:30PMInSite Information Systems Corporation has announced, the newest release of its on-demand, multi-channel customer data management suite (CDM 10) for customer feedback, employee feedback, and Market Research applications.
Dell's First Smartphone Aero with Android 1.5 Doomed? Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:19PMA close look at the spec sheet for Dell's first smartphone to hit the market, the Android-powered Aero, does include some impressive features for an entry-level handset priced at $99 with an AT&T contract, but it's missing one thing: the version of the mobile Linux OS it is running.
Fruit Flies Use Horizontal Landmarks for Altitude Control, Says Caltech Research Team Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:17PMFlies follow horizontal edges to regulate altitude, says a team of researchers from Caltech. This finding contradicts a previous model, which posited that insects adjust their height by visually measuring the motion beneath them as they fly. This mechanism for controlling altitude--in which the insects use their eyes to track horizontal edges in their environment--is very similar to the strategy ...