Archive for April 23rd, 2008
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[Web 2.0] Intel Mash Maker allows users to create client-side mashups while they are browsing the web. It was in closed alpha for some time and it has now some new features: support for Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 3, widgets and visualization features, support for open extensible API. |
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Rob Ennals the lead architect and Jeff Klaus the Marketing Director of Intel Mash Maker gave me a demo. It is pretty easy to build Mash-ups on the fly, mixing a map with your regular Facebook page for example, so you can see your friends photos with their current location (see picture), or you can mix Craiglist’s classified for housing and Yelp’s restaurant listing, to make sure that you will have access to good food in your future neighborhood (picture after the jump). This is a very cool application.
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While most iPhone users are happy with their (personal) email setup, wouldn’t it be nice to have a native mobile iChat? Sure, Apple demonstrated an AIM client with their SDK but this patented IM client has a predictive text that proposes several choices as you type, potentially shortening the number of strokes needed to type a phrase. |
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The good news is that it is “choices” - not an auto-replace. This means that the phone is not trying to be smarter that you are, it just tries to help.
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Popularity: 23%
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Samsung has decided to launch their latest PMP in Korea. The Samsung YP-BP2 comes jam packed with 3 inch WQVGA display, DAB radio tuner, DVB-T mobile TV tuner, and Bluetooth connectivity. |
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The device is available in 2GB, 4GB or 8GB storage capacities. [GenerationMP3]
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Popularity: 24%
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Hanton has showcased its in-dash car DVD player called the HT-430 during China Sourcing Fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. The HT430 features a 4.3-ich 16:9 wide touchscreen, is compatible with DVD/CD/VCD/MP3/MPEG4, has a built-in GPS function, bluetooth, built-in TV and AM/FM radio tuner. |
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No word on pricing or whether it will drop in the States or not.
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Popularity: 9%
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Fujitsu is launching a decent all-in-one pc featuring a 16:9 16-inch display running at 1366 x 768, a base enabling you to adjustable height and angles for the PC. |
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Along with a Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, Intel GM965 integrated graphics, built-in wifi, and a PC card slot for expansion. Look for the FA50 in Japan May17th for $1,300.
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If you’re looking for a great iPod and then some, then Goodman has a treat for you with their new iPod boombox. |
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The iPod boombox comes with a pair of speakers, 3-in-1 multicard reader, LED accents, iPod dock and a bundled remote, and lastly an integrated 7-inch LCD display for displaying stored clips and photos. If you’re still interested you can pick one of these babies up for about f £89.99 ($178).
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Popularity: 9%
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Designed by Olivier Gregoire, the Eclosion pump-up sofa is an interesting take on the whole futon/sofa-bed concept. |
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One side features a hidden air bladder that can be pumped up, turning it from a relatively small bed, to a sofa that’s suitable for a couple of people. [Eclosion]
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The Nokia Mini Speakers MD8 are for you if you like to enjoy full stereo sound on the move. With a sleek, pocket-sized design and crisp stereo sound, these ultra-portable mini speakers feature battery power for playtime of up to 40 hours, an FM antenna to fine-tune frequency, and a tangle-free cable. |
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This Mini Speakers will begin shipping in the second quarter of 2008. [Fareastgizmos]
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If you want business class seating at economy class price, check out Delta’s latest upgrade. Designed by Thompson Solutions, Delta Air Lines plans to place the “fixed cocoons” in its Boeing 777 and 767 economy classes by 2010. With the seats staggered arrangement, the design not only keeps that person next to you out of your face, you also end up with a comfy place to rest your weary head. |
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You can also recline without smacking into that unfortunate soul behind you, and there’s a footrest along with an extra 2 inches of legroom. Another major advantage: the passenger in the window seat can get to the aisle without the other two getting up. [ThompsonSolutions]
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Aurora Flight Sciences, Boeing and Lockheed Martin as the contractors for the first phase of its Vulture program - a project which aims to design and develop a new breed of solar-powered unmanned aircraft that can remain airborne without interruption for an incredible five years. |
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The objective of DARPA’s Vulture program is to develop a fixed-wing aircraft with pseudo-satellite capability that can sustain uninterrupted flight for over five years at 60,000-90,000 feet with a 1,000lb (450kg) payload, 5kW of onboard power and perform intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communication missions while remaining in the required mission airspace 99 percent of the time. The initial 12-month analytical phase of the program will see the exploration of various vehicle configurations, concluding with a concept design review of sub-scale and full-scale demonstration vehicles. Key technologies to be investigated include innovative in-flight energy collection and reliable propulsion systems using photovoltaic cells and high specific energy fuel cells. [DARPA]
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