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  • Your Desktop Supercomputer: Coming Soon

    Your Desktop Supercomputer: Coming Soon

    Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Lowell have managed to squeeze over a thousand processor cores onto a single chip. We’ve heard a lot about the potential for future desktop-sized supercomputers, but more than anything else this research proves that in the not-too-distant future it’s likely to be a reality. Interestingly enough, there’s also a green angle to this idea: FPGA chips can be more power efficient than their competitors, and if less computer time is needed to process complex tasks, then the overall power consumption of computers using the tech could be impressively low.


    The advance was made by Dr. Wim Vanderbauwhede’s team, who programmed an advanced chip called a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). FPGA systems have been around for a while, and their strength is that they can be programmed “in the field” to best suit whatever task they’re needed for, unlike the hard-coded silicon ship designs you’re probably imagining. The UM team’s innovation was in working out how to program the FPGA to act as mini processor cores, since the tech is typically difficult to work with. This has traditionally been a barrier to their use in desktop PCs, although small FPGAs are often found inside devices like LCD TVs.


    Once the 1,000 individual CPU cores had been programmed onto the chip, the scientists took the necessary next step to prove how useful their innovation is: They ran an intensive algorithm through it to test how powerful it was, and they chose a tricky one too–at the core of motion MPEG video processing, used in many online video systems. The results speak for themselves. Using the kilo-core FPGA computer, the team was able to process 5 gigabytes per sec of movie files, which is about 20 times the rate that existing high-end computers can manage.

  • New Imaging technique could end Biopsies for Doctors, make patients happy

    New Imaging technique could end Biopsies for Doctors, make patients happy

    Biopsies are used to detect cancer cells in body tissue or matter, and usually involve an invasive and painful method. A new technique developed by a professor at the University of Rochester will take high-resolution 3D images under the skin’s surface, potentially eliminating the need for biopsies in cancer detection. Professor Jannick Rolland created a prototype that uses a liquid lens, in which a droplet of water replaces the standard glass lens, in conjunction with near-infrared light, to take thousands of pictures at varying depths. Those images are then combined to create clear, 3D renderings of what lies up to one millimeter below your epidermis.

    While these methods have already been tested on Humans and under human skin, the professor claims that the method is a long way from full launch. Possibly years!

    Either way , looks like we are getting closer and closer to a possible cure to the dreaded disease.


  • MSI Announces Wind U160MX Netbook

    MSI Announces Wind U160MX Netbook

    MSI has expanded their Wind line-up with the launch of the Wind U160MX netbook, a product called by MSI as the “dream machine”.

    The Wind U160MX has

    • Intel Atom N455 processor (1.66 GHz)
    • 10” LED screen (1024×600)
    • DDR3-667 memory (2 GB max)
    • SATA harddrive (250 GB or 320 GB)
    • Integrated video (Intel GMA 3150)
    • 2-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC), Fast Ethernet
    • 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1,
    • 0.3 Mpixel webcam
    • 3-cell battery.

    The lappy also features TDE (Turbo Drive Engine) technology, which increase the CPU clock to boost the performance, and a power-saving function that extends the battery life up to 8.5 hours without charging.

    Information on pricing was not revealed.

    OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

    MSI’s stylishly sexy Wind U160MX is gorgeous, slender, and light. It features the Intel Atom N455 processor which supports up to 2GB of DDR3 memory and sports MSI’s exclusive TDE technology, ECO Engine power-saving technology, Easy Face biometric software, Easy Viewer photo manager, the S-Bar tool bar, and up to 8.5 hours of battery power.

    Taipei—MSI has unveiled the beautiful 10.1-inch Wind U160MX netbook which packs Intel’s dual-thread architecture-supporting Atom N455 CPU, DDR3 memory, and MSI TDE technology. The U160MX is powerful and its battery runs up to 8.5 hours on just one charge.

    Eric Kuo, associate vice president for global sales, MSI Notebook, explains that the U160MX netbook is less than one inch thin and tips the scales at just one kilogram including the battery. The U160MX has a unique circular display axle and is sheathed in a brush finish black coating that protects against smudging. This elegant netbook also comes with a Chicklet keyboard, MSI’s ECO Engine power-saving technology, Easy Face biometric software, the Easy Viewer photo manager, and the S-Bar tool bar. Stunningly beautiful and equipped with powerful MSI applications, you’ll fall in love with it.

    Ultimate in high tech

    In a class of its own: The feather-light Wind U160MX features a display axle with a power button recessed into one end and an independent Chicklet keyboard set off by the shimmering silver glow of the touchpad mouse buttons. Meticulously crafted inside and out, the Wind U160MX is an elegant piece of work in a class of its own.

    Chicklet keyboard: The U160MX also comes with MSI’s Chicklet keyboard with each key independent from the others for solid, silent typing. Each stroke of the keyboard underscores the dedication put into the design and production of every detail.

    10.1-inch LED screen refreshes in just 8 milliseconds: The Wind U160MX comes with a power-sipping 10.1” LED backlit display that refreshes in only eight milliseconds—more than twice as fast as traditional laptops, so it offers a smooth, clear, crisp picture when you watch movies and animation as well as better detail and richer colors. Now, you can have cinema-quality visual entertainment on a netbook.

    High performance, extended battery life*

    Intel’s latest Atom N455 processor: The Wind U160MX employs Intel’s new generation Atom N455 processor and supports DDR3 memory. At 6.5 watts, it not only sips power, but also enhances performance by 10% and extends battery life by 15%.

    TDE turbo technology: MSI’s TDE (Turbo Drive Engine technology) instantly kicks the Wind U160MX into overdrive, so the system doesn’t bog down when processing heavy-load applications, like image processing software.

    ECO engine power saving technology: MSI’s exclusive ECO technology allows the user to extend the Wind U160MX’s battery life with the touch of a finger. You can choose from among five power management scenarios—Video Game, Film, Presentation, Word Processing, and Turbo Battery, effectively maximizing battery life. Actual tests show that the MSI Wind U160MX can run up to 8.5 hours on one charge. *Actual battery time will vary with differences in computer use and settings.

    i-Charger: The U160MX netbook also comes with MSI’s i-Charger technology which pumps more power through USB slots, so you can recharge devices up to three times faster. Now, while others are waiting for their mobile devices to recharge, you can be enjoying yours.

    Exclusive applications

    Easy Face biometric software: The Wind U160MX comes equipped with MSI’s own facial recognition software which works in concert with the high definition webcam to protect data biometrically. Easy Face remembers passwords for MSN accounts as well as login passwords for websites and systems and can integrate all passwords for your personal accounts under one lock and key—your unique facial features. It remembers passwords, so you don’t have to. What’s more, the U160MX comes with Webcam Companion (an Internet webcam application), Visual Effect 2 (a conferencing application), and Print Creation (for printing), so this one machine can meet all of your needs.

    S-Bar: The Wind U160MX boasts MSI’s S-Bar toolbar, which consists of shortcuts for major OS programs and hardware as well as MSI’s own applications. It allows you to control all system functions, auxiliary programs and applications as well as an array of programs, such as applications to save power and boost performance as well as MSI’s multimedia software and the webcam, the projector, the wireless, Bluetooth, volume control, screen brightness, and standby mode. Operating multimedia was never easier.

    U160MX Spec

    Processor Intel Atom Processor N455
    Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Starter
    Memory DDR3-667MHz up to 2GB
    Display 10.1″ WSVGA LED backlight
    Graphics GMA 3150
    Video Output 1x VGA
    Hard Disk Drive 250GB/320GB
    Optical Disk Drive N/A
    Interfaces 3x USB 2.0, 2-in-1 card reader
    Sound Stereo Speakers with Intel HD Audio
    Communication 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, 1x 10/100M LAN
    Webcam 0.3M
    Battery 3-Cell Li-Ion
    Dimension (WxDxH) 265 x 165 x 19.8~25.4mm
    Weight 1kg (w/3-cell Battery)
    Other Features EasyFace, S-Bar, i-Charger

     

  • Sony VAIO S updated with Core i5-2410M CPU and Radeon HD 6470M graphics

    Sony VAIO S updated with Core i5-2410M CPU and Radeon HD 6470M graphics

    Sony has just refreshed its Vaio S line with newer processors and graphics modules.

    Read the full specs below followed by the official press release.


    London, 22nd February 2011

    Power in Motion: boost your productivity with new VAIO S Series

    Slim, stylish 13″ notebook PC by Sony packs greater stamina with less to carry

    * Thin and light with elegant new ‘full flat’ design for enhanced mobility and superior robustness
    * Work and play longer with new smart battery concept
    * 13.3″ VAIO Display Plus
    * Dynamic Hybrid Graphic System for balanced stamina and performance
    * Fast Boot and quick web access for increased productivity
    * Backlit keyboard and ambient light sensor
    * VAIO “everywair” 3G WWAN (selected models)

    Power, design and mobility come together beautifully with the new VAIO® S Series of 13.3″ slim notebook PCs from Sony.

    The slim, light VAIO S Series features a stylish new ‘full flat’ design that’s crafted in magnesium with a wide aluminium palmrest for strength, lightness, usability and looks. There’s also a cleverly concealed hinge mechanism that doesn’t distract your view of what’s on screen. Overall thickness shrinks to less than 24mm, while weight is a travel-friendly 1.75kg (approx.).

    The VAIO S Series introduces a smart new battery concept that lets you keep working day and night without a pause. The internal lithium polymer battery provides power for up to 7 hours of on-the-go computing (in Stamina mode). It’s partnered by a second thin, flat optional lithium polymer extended battery that can be charged separately from the PC and added without removing the internal battery. The second battery attaches without having to switch off the PC, boosting stamina to up to 14 hours if you’re far from mains power.

    Dynamic Hybrid Graphic System switches seamlessly between the integrated GPU and high-performance AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series card (with either 512MB or 1GB VRAM), according to the task at hand. Whether you’re watching processor-intensive HD videos or just simply note-taking, you’ll always enjoy the optimum balance between performance and battery stamina.

    The 13.3″ VAIO Display Plus screen brings all your documents to life with excellent brightness, colour contrast, clarity and detail. The LCD’s advanced low-reflection coating allows easy viewing in any lighting conditions, offering the optimum balance of suppressing reflections while maintaining clear images. With a resolution of 1366×768, the real wide aspect ratio display is perfectly proportioned for browsing dual web pages side by side.

    The backlit isolation keyboard allows comfortable typing by day or night. There’s also an ambient light sensor that automatically dims brightness of the high-quality VAIO Display to conserve power when the lights are low.

    The VAIO S Series is designed with day-to-day productivity firmly in mind. Fast Boot gets you up and running 50% faster than a conventional notebook when loading Genuine Windows® 7. It’s a valuable time-saver if you’re on a deadline or rushing for the airport. There’s also a conveniently-placed WEB button that powers up your PC for Internet access in seconds. It’s ideal for checking any last-minute e-mails while sitting in a café or departure lounge.

    Available on selected models, embedded VAIO “everywair” 3G WWAN lets you connect on the move via your mobile broadband operator at up to 7.2Mbps.

    Co-ordinated accessories include the BPSC24 external battery that’s supplied with its own charging adapter. There’s also a new flat-design port replicator that can dock with the VAIO S, allowing you to work while the attached BPSC24 battery charges.

    The new VAIO S Series slim, ultra-mobile notebook PCs are available from the end of March 2011.

  • EcoTech : Meguru, the Electric Rickshaw!

    EcoTech : Meguru, the Electric Rickshaw!



    Japanese made Meguru is the electric solution India already has in the form of the Vodafone eRick. Produced by the Yodogawa Group, the Meguru is just 8’2 long, 3’11 wide and 5’3 tall, and comes with a maximum speed and range of 25 miles per hour. The Meguru electric Rickshaw seats three and uses a single lithium-ion battery. t’s a remarkably simple design, with little in the way of bells and whistles: its heating system consists of blankets, and a pinwheel fan replaces an air conditioning unit. In homage to the rickshaw’s Japanese past, the vehicle’s floor is made of recycled bamboo, and the vehicle’s aesthetic components are all made by craftsmen in Western Japan.

    No details on pricing and availability yet.

  • Rumor: HP TouchPad Could Come as Early as April

    Rumor: HP TouchPad Could Come as Early as April

    HP is bound to ship the new device early, and the word on the street, in Taiwan is thet the Company will start selling its monster hardware tablet in the month of April along with the much awaited iPad 2.

    The sources pointed out that HP internally is aiming to ship 45-48 million notebooks and tablet PCs combined in 2011. After deducting the volume of HP’s notebook shipment forecast, HP’s TouchPad series product shipments in 2011 are forecasted to be around 4-5 million units.

    The HP Touchpad, is a serious threat to Apples upcoming revision to the iPad, especially because the Touchpad offer a far advanced version of the WebOS designed for tablets in Comparison to the iOS which still feels a bit immature.

  • Apple iPad 2 event set for March 2nd

    Apple iPad 2 event set for March 2nd


    Apple will hold its much-anticipated event on March 2, where the tech giant seems poised to unveil a new version of its hugely successful iPad, according to multiple sources. Analysts expect the iPad 2 to be thinner than its predecessor and feature an improved display will be powered by one of Qualcomm’s multimode chips and will run on both GSM and CDMA-based networks around the world.

    Now, there are two things that question us :

    a: will the iPad 2 deliver on expectations?

    b: Will Steve jobs be there to launch it? (since, he is on leave for health issues)

  • EcoTech : Solar Mobile network towers will save the country – 260 crore liters of Diesel

    EcoTech : Solar Mobile network towers will save the country – 260 crore liters of Diesel

    Hindustan Times reports that in a government initiative – a R 120-crore project  under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), will kick off in  Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and involve state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and tower infrastructure firm GTL and Indus Towers. Under the project the existing towers will be transformed into solar powered towers.

    Of the 400 towers, installed at R30 lakh each, 100 will be of BSNL. The ministry will subsidise about 30 % of the tower costs. Usually these towers require large amounts of electricity and are connected to the National Grid

    “But, in the uneven areas where the grid connectivity is erratic, ministry has planned to construct Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) plants to generate DC electricity, which in turn will be stored in the battery to get consume for transmitting signals” Said, minister for new and renewable energy Farooq Abdullah.

    The ministry claims that in an estimate the country will save up to 260 crore liters of Diesel annually

    Multiplied by 40 = 1,040 Crore Rupees saved annually (approximate)

    A little more research by iGyaan.in led to Delta Hybrid Renewable Energy Solutions (RenE), which were announced recently on 31st Jan 2011. Delta announced that their RenE solutions feature a modular power supply concept that can use any combination of solar power, wind turbines, mains power, diesel generators and fuel cells, which may reduce payback time as well as electricity bills for over 50%.

    “With RenE, telecom customers can go all green using only renewable energy sources whether it’s in the heart of the city or in the remotest areas of the globe. Compared with utilizing the more expensive traditional energy sources, using renewable energy sources alone or in a hybrid solution may bring down payback time from 7 to 2 years, varying with site designs,” says Krzysztof Puczko, Product Manager, RenE-Hybrid Power Systems.

    Delta Hybrid solution includes Solar panels, generator, AC/DC power system, and battery. The product is made out of state of the art facility at Rudrapur which has green building credential too. Best Suitable for Rural or Remote Sites as it offers complete integrated power system which is Simple to install and easy to maintain with added advantage of Remote Control and Monitoring including Data Logging. All in all, RenE is an energy-efficient and OPEX-optimized solution for ensuring lower CO2 emissions.

    Here is to a greener India, cheaper communication and hopefully, better performance.

  • New Surgery technique gave a man two hearts

    In a rare scenario : Tyson Smith, the man whose hearts are shown below, went through a rare surgery that’s called a heterotopic heart transplant. In the surgery, doctors add another heart to the right side of his chest enabling his original heart to share the load with the new heart and get the work done.

    In Smith’s case, they couldn’t replace his heart with the new one, he needed both:

    “Even though Mr. Smith was facing death, he could not have a standard heart transplant,” explained Dr. Michael Madani, associate professor of surgery and co-director of the UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, in the release. “Removing the old heart and replacing it with a new heart would have caused the new heart to fail because resistance to flow in his lungs-called pulmonary hypertension-was so high. But together, the two hearts share the work and get the job done.”

    Doctors say it’s an incredibly rare procedure but one worth having around.

     

  • Apple to possibly introduce Light Peak high speed connection with the Next Macbook

    Apple to possibly introduce Light Peak high speed connection with the Next Macbook

    CNET is reporting that Apple will introduce a new high-speed connection technology with either their upcoming MacBook Pro or another product altogether. Light Peak : a technology by intel: fits the bill, since Apple has been backing it up since the beginning. With a Macbook refresh visible at a short distance, it seems that the rumor may actually be true.

  • Rolls – Royce makes an Electric Phantom – Wants your opinion on production!

    Rolls – Royce makes an Electric Phantom – Wants your opinion on production!

    Luxury car maker Rolls Royce has just announced an electric prototype of its flagship the “Phantom”. Possibly the best luxury car available today. The car dubbed 102EX is still a prototype and the company along with the CEO want people to join in a global debate to see  whether or not they should go into production. Primarily if Luxury and an electric motor can co-exist in harmony without denting the ego of the Phantom owner!

    Join the global debate at www.ElectricLuxury.com

     


    PR

    Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Confirms Electric Test Vehicle Project

    Goodwood UK

    Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed the development of 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom, to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March 2011. The car will tour during 2011, serving as a test bed to gather a bank of research data which will be crucial in informing future decisions on alternative drive-trains for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

    “We have engineered the world’s first battery electric vehicle for the ultra-luxury segment,” said CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, speaking from the company’s headquarters in Goodwood. “With this vehicle, we begin an exploration into alternative drive-trains, seeking clarity on which alternative technologies may be suitable to drive Rolls-Royce motor cars of the future.”

    Rolls-Royce produces cars that represent the pinnacle in luxurious motoring for the world’s most discerning customers. With 102EX, also known as the Phantom Experimental Electric (EE), it is the company’s intention to carefully test the opinions and reactions to alternative drive-train options of a range of stakeholders including owners, enthusiasts, members of the public and the media.

    102EX will serve as a working test bed for a global tour that takes in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. Through test drives, owners will be given the opportunity to experience an alternative drive-train technology and to feedback their experiences, thoughts and concerns directly to Rolls-Royce.

    While there are no plans to develop a production version, as one of the company’s EX models it will serve to begin a dialogue with existing owners and stakeholders, posing as well as answering questions of its audience.

    These include the car’s ability to deliver an acceptable range between re-charges and to operate in extreme weather conditions. But also to benchmark reliability and quality against customer expectations of the world’s pinnacle automotive brand.
    “I must be convinced that any alternative drive-train we choose for the future delivers an authentic Rolls-Royce experience,” added Müller-Ötvös. “It must be a technology that is right for our customers, our brand and which sets us on a sound footing for a sustainable future.”

    In preparation for the Geneva debut, Rolls-Royce will launch the website www.electricluxury.com this week, a portal to fuel a wider global debate seeking views on the question of electric luxury from media, VIPs and stakeholders. The site will also deliver regular updates of the car’s progress while on tour.

    Full technical specifications for 102EX, as well as images and b-roll will be published at 00:01 GMT on 1 March 2011.

  • Stephen Elop: Nokia’s cheap Windows Phones can come quickly!

    Stephen Elop: Nokia’s cheap Windows Phones can come quickly!

    There is enough controversy and enough chatter, about the new alliance which is all set to change the cellphone giant’s face in front of the world. But, as a shocker : Stephen Elop in a conversation with a Finnish journalist on Friday said he was “convinced” of the fact that a “very low price point could be reached, very quickly”.

    In Nokia’s golden years, the company was known for dropping old technology for new, high price for low, and innovation over boredom. If Nokia wants all that back they need to go retro and follow the same philosophy.

  • Blackberry Monaco – leaked on Video – A CDMA Berry we don’t want?

    The upcoming Blackberry Monaco follows where the Storm 2 left out, But, this one is slated for Verizon. That means the version displayed on video is a CDMA phone, something that is not wanted in India. Needless to say a fully optimized GSM version will be available, but looking at the performance of the device in the leak video below, makes us wonder if we really even want a GSM version. Hopefully, RIM can smoothen the OS before the launch.


    [CrackBerry]

  • RIM-Blackberry shows that the Playbook can be playful too! On Video

    RIM-Blackberry shows that the Playbook can be playful too! On Video

    So everyone thinks that the new upcoming playbook from Blackberry’s stable is more official, more corporate and more business oriented than anything that matches its name. Well RIM is here with a video hat proves everyone (yeah thats you) wrong. Check it out and see how RIM IS utilizing the recently acquired The Astonishing Tribe, with two major apps now and more to come later.


  • Google Adds 10 new file formats to Google Docs

    Google Docs now supports a full range of e-documents, already supporting a huge chunk of useful formats now add sthe following

    • Microsoft Excel (.XLS and .XLSX)
    • Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 / 2010 (.PPTX)
    • Apple Pages (.PAGES)
    • Adobe Illustrator (.AI)
    • Adobe Photoshop (.PSD)
    • Autodesk AutoCad (.DXF)
    • Scalable Vector Graphics (.SVG)
    • PostScript (.EPS, .PS)
    • TrueType (.TTF)
    • XML Paper Specification (.XPS)

    Its just brilliant news for on the go document readers and users like US!

    [Google]

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