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Friday, August 31, 2012

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News


'Nanoresonators' might improve cell phone performance

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 02:33 PM PDT

Researchers have learned how to mass produce tiny mechanical devices that could help cell phone users avoid the nuisance of dropped calls and slow downloads. The devices are designed to ease congestion over the airwaves to improve the performance of cell phones and other portable devices.

Photonic interactions measured at atomic level

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 02:33 PM PDT

By measuring the unique properties of light on the scale of a single atom, researchers believe that they have characterized the limits of metal's ability in devices that enhance light.

'Promiscuous' enzymes still prevalent in metabolism: Challenges fundamental notion of enzyme specificity and efficiency

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 12:23 PM PDT

Open an undergraduate biochemistry textbook and you will learn that enzymes are highly efficient and specific in catalyzing chemical reactions in living organisms, and that they evolved to this state from their "sloppy" and "promiscuous" ancestors to allow cells to grow more efficiently. This fundamental paradigm is being challenged in a new study by bioengineers who reported in the journal Science what a few enzymologists have suspected for years: many enzymes are still pretty sloppy and promiscuous, catalyzing multiple chemical reactions in living cells, for reasons that were previously not well understood.

NASA's Dawn spacecraft prepares for trek toward dwarf planet

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 11:18 AM PDT

NASA's Dawn spacecraft is on track to become the first probe to orbit and study two distant solar system destinations, to help scientists answer questions about the formation of our solar system. The spacecraft is scheduled to leave the giant asteroid Vesta on Sept. 4 PDT (Sept. 5 EDT) to start its two-and-a-half-year journey to the dwarf planet Ceres.

Radiation belt storm probes: Spacecraft pair to explore mysterious region where other satellites fear to tread

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 10:05 AM PDT

Spacecraft pair will explore the mysterious region where other satellites fear to tread.

Surprisingly bright superbubble in nearby nebula

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

A new composite image shows a superbubble in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a small satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, located about 160,000 light years from Earth. Many new stars, some of them very massive, are forming in the star cluster NGC 1929, which is embedded in the nebula N44.

NASA launches radiation belt storm probes mission

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 04:50 AM PDT

NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes (RBSP), the first twin-spacecraft mission designed to explore our planet's radiation belts, launched into the predawn skies at 4:05 a.m. EDT Thursday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The two satellites, each weighing just less than 1,500 pounds, comprise the first dual-spacecraft mission specifically created to investigate this hazardous regions of near-Earth space, known as the radiation belts. These two belts, named for their discoverer, James Van Allen, encircle the planet and are filled with highly charged particles. The belts are affected by solar storms and coronal mass ejections and sometimes swell dramatically. When this occurs, they can pose dangers to communications, GPS satellites and human spaceflight.

Record-breaking stellar explosion helps astronomers understand far-off galaxy

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 03:58 AM PDT

Astronomers took advantage of the most distant supernova of its type to probe a galaxy some 9.5 billion light years away. The light from the exploding star, allowed astronomers to confirm that the gas environment between the stars in the distant galaxy is "reassuringly normal."

A whisker-inspired approach to tactile sensing

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 03:57 AM PDT

Inspired by the twitching whiskers of common rats and Etruscan shrews, researchers have developed rodent-like robots and an innovative tactile sensor system that could be used to help find people in burning buildings, make vacuum cleaners more efficient and eventually improve keyhole surgery.

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My Book VelociRaptor Duo is FAST

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 09:55 AM PDT

Back in April we talked about a new 10,000 RPM 1 TB hard drive from Western Digital called the VelociRaptor. Western Digital has now taken a pair of those fast hard drives and put them inside of an external storage solution called the My Book VelociRaptor Duo. The drive supports both RAID 0 and 1.

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Let Fatheads “Make it so” with Star Trek Wall Art

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 09:44 AM PDT

If you’ve never heard of Fathead, the company makes a wide assortment of wall art that are big vinyl stickers. You can get life-size reproductions of athletes, cars, and all sorts of other things to stick on your wall. The company has announced that it is now offering a lot of Star Trek wall art.

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Cassiopeia concept watch

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 09:35 AM PDT

If you appreciate the night sky and like to look at the stars and constellations, you should love this concept watch from Sam F. He has managed to recreate the beauty of the night sky in this Cassiopeia constellation inspired watch.
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Metal Gear Solid the movie is coming

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 07:35 AM PDT

Metal Gear Solid fans are finally getting a movie based on the hit game franchise. There has been talk about the possibility of a Metal Gear Solid movie for some time, and now it seems that it is going to happen. The Metal Gear Solid movie has been officially confirmed.
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Digital Storm unveils X17E gaming laptop

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 07:25 AM PDT

Gamers looking for a new gaming laptop will want to check out Digital Storm's latest, the X17E. It features a 17" display and Digital Storm is calling this model the fastest gaming laptop. When you look at the hardware, you can certainly see what they mean.
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Amazon Kindle Fire sells out

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 07:16 AM PDT

The Kindle Fire from Amazon is claimed to be the top selling product on Amazon since it was launched 9 months ago. It’s a great success for the company. It captured up to 22% of the US tablet market.
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3D Pac Man looks like fun

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:53 AM PDT

There are so many versions of Pac-Man. Like Ms. Pac-Man and Super Pac-Man, to name a few. And since everything else is going 3D, Pac-Man might as well go 3D too. Okay, not technically 3D, since you basically play this game in a square room, using all four walls as a screen.
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Denon MC2000 DJ Controller (video)

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:44 AM PDT

Denon has this week added a new DJ controller to their range with the launch of the Denon MC2000, which has been designed to be users with 'Serato DJ intro' Software that is included in the bundle.

The Denon MC2000 has been designed for portability and doesn’t need a mains power supply to function, and can use USB power from a laptop or similar if required. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Denon MC2000 DJ controller and see it in action.

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Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 debuts at IFA 2012

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:39 AM PDT

We already know most of what there is to know about the IdeaTab S2110, but Lenovo is making it official at IFA. The 10.1-inch convertible features a 1280 x 800 IPS display capable of 420 nits of brightness and runs a skinned version of Android 4.0 with Qualcomm’s dual-core 8060A CPU clocked at 1.5GHz.
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ZTE Grand X IN: Intel-powered ICS smartphone launching next month

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:30 AM PDT

If you are looking for a new Intel-powered smartphone, ZTE has decided to refresh its Grand X with a Medfield processor and Ice Cream Sandwich. It might just be what you are looking for so it is worth a look.
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Sony HMZ-T2 Personal 3D Viewer Launches

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:26 AM PDT

Sony has announced a new version of its personal 3D viewer this week in the form of the upgraded Sony HMZ-T2, which is currently being showcased at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin.

The Sony HMZ-T2 Personal 3D Viewer is a head mounted display that builds on Sony’s previous version the Sony HMZ-T1 which Sony launched around a year ago.

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Sony Xperia T Android 4.0 Smartphone Officially Unveiled At IFA

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:05 AM PDT

After images and specifications were leaked earlier this month for the new Sony Xperia T smartphone, we already had a good idea what would be announced at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin this week.

Now Sony has officially announced their new Sony Xperia T smartphone or TX in selective markets, and released its specifications, which include a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 CPU.

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Sony HDR-AS10 and HDR-AS15 Action Cams Announced (video)

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:52 AM PDT

Sony’s new action camera were first unveiled as prototypes back in June of this year, but now Sony has now launched a pair of production rugged cameras, in the form of the HDR-AS10 and HDR-AS15 Action Cams.

Sony has designed to duo to provide users with a small and compact rugged camera, to record point-of-view sports video action sports in full 1080p HD, and it includes an interval still recording mode as well for time-lapse photography.

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Sony Xperia Tablet S Officially Unveiled At IFA 2012

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:30 AM PDT

Following the leak of a number of images and specifications in the lead up to the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin this week. Sony has now officially launched their new Sony Xperia Tablet S showcasing it at the event.

The Sony Xperia Tablet S is equipped with a Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor, and will come supplied running Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system.

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Olloclip 3-in-1 iPhone Lens Adapter (video)

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:12 AM PDT

iPhone owners that enjoy taking photographs with either their iPhone 4 or 4S smartphone might be interested in this handy pocket size lens called the Olloclip, which offers three lenses in one handy device.

The Olloclip slides on to the corner of your iPhone and provides you with a macro, wide-angle or fisheye lens to add extra creativity to your iPhone photography.

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Asus Designo MX279H And MX239H Monitors Announced

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:01 AM PDT

At the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin this week, Asus has been busy announcing new additions to its range, and has now added two new displays.

In the form of the Asus Designo MX279H And MX239H monitors, which have super slim profiles measuring just 14.5 and 17.5 millimeters in thickness.

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Nokia JBL Wireless NFC, Bluetooth Speakers

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 04:50 AM PDT

Nokia and JBL have joined forces to create a new range of audio accessories, and have unveiled their first creation in the range today, in the form of the JBL PlayUp Portable Wireless Speaker for Nokia.

The brightly coloured JBL PlayUp speakers can use NFC technology to connect to devices, and have been designed to provide 360 degree sound.

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Amazon App Store Launches In German, France, Italy, Spain And UK

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 04:38 AM PDT

Amazon has today launched its Amazon Appstore in the U.K., Germany, France, Italy and Spain, providing European customers access to Amazon’s range of Android applications for tablets and smartphones.

Similar to the main Amazon store website, the Amazon AppStore allows users to browse apps and includes popular Amazon features like personalised recommendations, customer reviews and the super easy 1-Click payments option.

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TiVo Stream Box Arriving September 6th For $130

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 03:58 AM PDT

Further to the email that were sent out by TiVo announcing the pre-order “winners” of their Facebook competition, we covered yesterday. TiVo has now announced that their TiVo Stream box will be arriving in stores on September 6th 2012 priced at $130 the same as the pre-orders.

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Unreal Engine 3 Arrives On Windows 8 RT (video)

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 03:37 AM PDT

Nvidia has this week announced that their Unreal Engine 3 has now been ported to Windows 8 and Windows RT, after a joint effort between Nvidia and Epic Games.

Unreal Engine 3 which has been developed by Epic Games has currently been licensed to more than 225 game titles, including titles such as Gears of War and Infinity Blade. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action on the recently announced ASUS Vivo Tab RT.

Unreal Engine 3 Windows 8 RT

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Toshiba Canvio Personal Cloud Launches

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 03:25 AM PDT

Anyone looking for their own personal cloud might be interested in Toshiba’s new Canvio External Cloud drive that has been announced and launched this week.

The Toshiba Canvio Personal Cloud provides users with either 2TB or 3TB of external hard drive storage, with applications included that allow you to access the drives content remotely.

Toshiba Canvio Personal Cloud

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Samsung Galaxy Android Camera Officially Introduced

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 03:11 AM PDT

Confirming rumours that Samsung would be unveiling their new Android powered Samsung Galaxy Camera at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin this week.

Samsung has indeed introduced their new Samsung Galaxy Camera, that is equipped with a 16.3 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor, powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor, and comes with a F2.8, 23 mm, 21x Super Long Zoom Lens, and will run Google’s latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system.

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Sony NEX-5R Mirrorless Camera Officially Launched

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 02:44 AM PDT

Following on from the leaked images of Sony’s new NEX-5R mirror less camera last week. Sony has now officially announced their new camera, at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin this week.

The Sony NEX-5R is equipped with a 16.1 Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, and uses Sony’s new "Fast Hybrid AF" autofocus technology, together with the ability to run Sony’s new PlayMemories Camera Apps.

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Asus Zenbook U500VZ Ultrabook Unveiled

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 02:30 AM PDT

Asus has added a new ultra book to their range of products this week with the unveiling of their new Asus Zenbook U500VZ ultrabook.

The Zenbook U500VZ ultrabook is equipped with a 15 inch display providing a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels via its full HD IPS technology.

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Samsung ATIV Tab Windows RT Tablet Announced

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 02:09 AM PDT

Following on from the unveiling of their new Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung has also unveiled their new Samsung ATIV Tab Windows RT Tablet, at the IFA consumer electronics trade show this week in Berlin.

Samsung’s new ATIV Tab tablet features a Windows 8 operating system and is equipped with a 10.1 inch touchscreen display, and comes with a 8,200 mAh battery, includes both USB and uHDMI connections.

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Netatmo iOS Urban Weather Station Unveiled (video)

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 01:51 AM PDT

If you enjoy tracking the weather, Netatmo has unveiled a new style of weather station this week that has been designed to be used with companion applications for Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices.

The Netatmo Weather Station sensors sit outside recording the weather an relay the information back to your iOS device via your home wireless network. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Netatmo Urban Weather Station and see it in action.

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Officially Announced

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 01:38 AM PDT

As expected Samsung has unveiled their new Samsung Galaxy Note II at the IFA consumer electronics trade show this week. Revealing that it does have a larger 5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED touch screen as rumoured, providing a resolution of 1,280 x 720 and a 16:9 screen ratio, and is powered by a 1.6GHz Quad-Core processor.

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BBC iPlayer App Update Brings Radio Support To Xbox 360 Consoles

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 01:06 AM PDT

The BBC has today announced that the latest update rolling out to Xbox 360 consoles, brings with it support for the BBC archived audio programs. The announcement was made by Rae Spencer, acting Senior UX experience designer at the BBC via the BBC Internet Blog.

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Asus Windows 8 Vivo Tab And Vivo Tab RT Unveiled (video)

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 12:55 AM PDT

At the IFA consumer electronics trade show this week, Asus has taken the opportunity to unveil two new Windows 8 tablets in the form of the Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT.

Both the Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT tablet have been designed by Asus to be dual-purpose, and combine a high resolution multi touch display together with a removable QWERTY keyboard.

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Windows Phone 8 to launch on October 29th

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 12:49 AM PDT

Everyone is readying their Windows Phone 8 devices, but just when will Windows Phone 8 launch? Well, word on the street is that it will arrive on October 29th.
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Microsoft pulling Zune HD apps and select features on August 31st

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 12:31 AM PDT

Zune may not be dead yet, but it is getting closer to the great beyond. Zune Pass subscribers are now receiving word that the service’s Mixview playback and channel playlist features will be discontinued on August 31st, along with music video streaming from the Zune desktop software. It’s a sad day for Zune users who are ever faithful to their device.
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HP announces 15-inch Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook and Envy 4 Ultrabook with touch

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 12:14 AM PDT

It looks like you can expect to see lots of familiar-looking laptops get upgraded with touch in time for the Windows 8 launch. It’s kind of a trendy thing right now. For instance HP has just announced two conventional notebooks that now have touch.
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