K Computer - most powerful computer systems in the world!

27 jun 2011, 08:36


Japanese specialists from Fujitsu with its super-computer named «K Computer» led the top 500 most powerful computer systems in the world. This computer designed in conjunction with Fujitsu Research Institute - Riken, it able to carry more than 8 billion operations per second. The performance of the Japanese computer is more than three times faster than the previous leader of the ranking - the Chinese computer Tianhe. The cost of the project is about the Japanese in 975 million euros. It is used to calculate the models of climate change on the planet. It is worth noting that Japanese experts for the first time in seven years headed the list of the most powerful computing systems in the world. Previously, for leadership in the ranking of competing mainly China and India.

Samsung refrigerator with a touch LCD screen and an Internet connection

27 jun 2011, 08:28


Samsung has pleased its customers of the original release of new products - a refrigerator with a touch LCD screen and an Internet connection. In fact, once a "smart" refrigerator from the South Koreans built a tablet computer. It can be used to record the recipes, notes, to march into the store, and if the house does not want to go out, you can order the right products in the shop. In the sale has already received two models of the refrigerator from the company Samsung, four-chamber worth about 3500 dollars and two-chamber - it is cheaper by about $ 900.

The Japanese have developed a 5 fingers PC mouse - Amenbo

27 jun 2011, 08:06


The Japanese company Double Research & Development presented a manipulator Amenbo. It allows you to control your computer, using all five fingers, according to CrunchGear.
Amenbo consists of six main elements: support for the palm and fingers of five muffin, which are connected to the support wires. In each stand, built-in sensor that tracks finger movement, and calculates the pressure which has a finger on the stand.
The developers claim that the device can be used to run programs that require precise positioning - for example, editors, 3D-graphics. In the demo Amenbo used to work with the editor of 3D CAD.
According to the Double Research & Development, a new manipulator has several advantages over other input devices. Thus, in contrast to the Kinect, Amenbo captures not only the movement of the arm, but the pressure that the fingers exert on the surface. Of touch panels features manipulator ability to "see" each finger individually.
At the moment, you can connect to a computer running Windows 7. Will support other platforms, not specified. It is also unclear whether the developers intend to start Amenbo in production.

Laptops can be recharged from the blows of fingers on the keyboard

27 jun 2011, 07:56



Researchers from the Royal Institute of Technology in Melbourne (RMIT) suggested the use of energy to recharge the laptop, which is produced when striking the fingers on the keyboard device, according to Gizmag.
The idea is to cover the key ultrathin films of piezoelectric material - material that is capable of converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. In this case, the mechanical energy from a blow on the key can be turned into electricity and use for battery power.
To realize the idea in life, you must create the piezoelectric film thickness is measured in nanometers would. The properties of such films, scientists have described in a paper published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, but to the practical implementation of the case has not yet reached.
The piezoelectric film can be applied not only in laptops but also in other mobile devices - such as smartphones with touch screen.

Bloomberg revealed characteristics of the iPhone 5

27 jun 2011, 07:49


News agency Bloomberg has published a new smartphone features the iPhone 5, which is preparing to release Apple. Information is provided from two sources close to the company and wished to remain anonymous. The new iPhone will get dual-core processor A5. A similar chip used in the tablet iPad 2. The unit will be equipped with an 8-megapixel camera and will be running the operating system iOS 5, which Apple announced in early June. According to Bloomberg, the company will introduce the unit in September. In appearance it is similar to its predecessor, the iPhone 4. Recall that the iPhone uses 4 A4 processor and comes with a 5-megapixel camera. The exact speed of the processor Apple iPhone 4 is not released, but according to tests it is from 800 megahertz. News also reported that Apple is testing a new generation of tablets iPad. Characteristics of the devices were not disclosed, but specifies that they will get a screen with higher resolution. Rumors of a new smartphone often contradict each other. Since June 21, BGR said site with a link to the "credible source" that the iPhone will be released in August, five and externally will be radically different from the iPhone 4.

Nokia smartphones on the operating system WP7 (Windows Phone 7) debut in Western Europe

21 jun 2011, 08:20


The first market in which there will be Nokia smartphones running Windows Phone 7 (WP7) will be Western Europe. It is reported WMPU blog referring to the statement the vice-president of Nokia Saeijs Victor.
According Saeijs, sales of units will start in October and December 2011 in six countries - Britain, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and France. Date of commencement of sales of smartphones in other countries it is not named.
The devices will be running the operating system Windows Phone 7.1 Mango, which was presented at the end of May.
Saeijs noted that prototypes of smart phones already exist, and one of them he is in himself, but, according to the rules of the company, it can not demonstrate.
Operating system Windows Phone 7 was released in October 2010. In February, the developer of Microsoft and Nokia signed a partnership agreement. Windows Phone 7 should be the primary platform for devices Nokia, succeeding operating system Symbian.

Panasonic will release a tablet PC for extreme - Toughbook

21 jun 2011, 08:13


Panasonic is preparing to release a tablet PC for use in extreme conditions. The unit will become part of the family Toughbook, which includes the "armored" laptops and notebooks Panasonic.
Housing plate be made of shockproof plastic. Of similar material made car bumper and helmets for cyclists.
The device will run on Android and will receive a 10.1-inch XGA display with 1024 by 768 pixels. Unlike most of today's tablet, the screen will not have Toughbook glossy and matte. Image from him will be easy to read at a street light.
The tablet will be equipped with a module GPS, and according to the customer modules to connect to mobile networks, third (3G) and fourth (4G) generation. The package will include a stylus.
The price of the device is not specified yet, but we know that Toughbook will be available in late December. It is also unclear what the processor will use the tablet.
A family of devices, Panasonic Toughbook, was founded in 1993. Some models are not only Toughbook resistant to mechanical damage, and protection from moisture. For example, the keyboard notebook presented in 2007, you can pour a glass without fear of consequences.

The Norwegians have prepared the longest live television broadcast in history

21 jun 2011, 08:06


Norwegian TV channel launched NRK2 134 hours broadcast from a cruise ship that travels along the coast of Norway, says the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten. As stated by the newspaper, representatives of the channel, the project promises to become the longest live broadcast in television history.
Translation is carried out with 9 cameras installed in different parts of the ship MS Nordnorge. Staff channel called a live broadcast from the ship "cruise for people who love to lie on the couch." The cameras cover everything that happens on the ship, the newspaper said referring to the author of the project Hellama Thomas (Thomas Hellum).
Cruise to see live, you can also visit NRK.
The ship sailed from the south-west coast of Norway on Thursday evening, June 16. On board the MS Nordnorge to cruise off 314 people. A few days later the liner reaches the Arctic Circle. Travel will be completed in the port of Kirkenes a few kilometers from the Russian border.

Chinese army servicemen could not use the Internet

16 jun 2011, 11:08


&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspChinese army servicemen officially banned from using the Internet. About this newspaper reported the People's Liberation Army of China. Joint Staff in conjunction with the management of political work issued an edict forbidding Chinese soldiers to make friends, blogs, discuss anything on the forums, look for work via the Internet or a bride - because under the guise of a potential half of the military may be hiding a spy. In general, according to the Ministry of Defence of China, online communication is bad for life and service of soldiers. By the way, recently in the army of the Middle Kingdom has a new structure, designed to protect the virtual security of the Armed Forces. One of the objectives of its work - monitoring Internet activities of military personnel.

New Tablet PC Form Toshiba - Thrive

16 jun 2011, 11:00


&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp In July, the Tablet PC market is supplemented by the creation of Japanese corporation Toshiba - Thrive. Its main advantage would be the price which is expected to be significantly lower than that of the notorious reference tablets - iPad from American company Apple. At the same specifications of Japanese development promise not to give in, and in many ways - superior Apple tablet. Potential buyers were invited to assess the novelty of Japanese performance 10-inch touch screen, fast operating system Android 3rd version, as well as two cameras and camcorders - the front and the rear panel. Another "plus the promised" new product Thrive from Toshiba - regardless of the options for memory tablet, they will all be equipped with a wireless card (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth). Returning to the issue price, stated that she fully democratic - 480 dollars for a younger model with a storage capacity of 8 GB. Those wishing to purchase a model with 32 gigabytes of new would cost $ 100 more expensive.