'Follow Friday' Oct 10, 2009
Follow Friday': NASA, space and lunar crashes - CNN.com. Follow Friday': NASA, space and lunar crashes. (CNN -- US)
NASA crashes on the moon -- twice Oct 10, 2009
NASA's strike on moon worked, mission official says - CNN.com. NASA's strike on moon worked, mission official says. (CNN -- US)
Android phone bandwagon Oct 9, 2009
The Google Android party has begun - CNN.com. The Google Android party has begun. (CNN)
NASA flights will study Antarctic ice changes Oct 9, 2009
First flight over Antarctic scheduled to take off October 15 from Punta Arenas, Chile. Technology onboard will help answer why the ice sheet is changing. (CNN -- US)
From cars to TVs, apps are spreading Oct 9, 2009
Apple's 'Apps Store' has become hugely successful and mimicked by others. Away from hand-held gadgets, apps being developed for cars and TV set-top boxes. (CNN)
Who translates best: Machines or humans? Oct 8, 2009
Who's the better translator: Machines or humans. Who's the better translator: Machines or humans. (CNN)
New Nikon camera can project images onto walls Oct 8, 2009
7-inch LCD display screen. But the results are quite good enough for showing off to friends and family. (Boston Globe)
Scientists spot massive ring around Saturn Oct 8, 2009
Scientists discover massive ring around Saturn - CNN.com. Scientists discover massive ring around Saturn. (CNN -- Tech)
Road warriors Oct 8, 2009
Will airports screen for body signals. Researchers hope so - CNN.com. (CNN -- US)
PS3 Slim Custom Laptop Oct 3, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Pro modder Ben Heck continues his run of incredible custom creations. (IGN Gear)
DualView camera makes taking your own pic easy Oct 1, 2009
5-inch LCD display on the back and a smaller, 1 ... Moreover, people who own camcorders commonly flip their LCD displays to get a lens'-eye view of what's being shot. (USA Today -- Tech)
Students From Tampa to Toronto Compete, Rock Star-Style, for Classroom Makeovers Featuring More Than $90,000 in Cutting-Edge Technology Sep 30, 2009
Also a first, Mobi's built-in color LCD display reports student responses instantly, making it easy for teachers to identify students who need special attention or topics that require re-teaching. Interwrite DualBoard - The first interactive whiteboard that allows two people or teams to work at the board simultaneously using two interactive pens. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Best Buy in Twins stadium sponsorship deal Sep 30, 2009
As part of the agreement, Richfield-based Best Buy developed customized LCD displays that will allow the Twins to link together every viewing screen at Target Field, which will open in April 2010. The Twins will purchase more than 625 screens from Best Buy, 400 of which will feature Best Buy s in-house Insignia brand. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
A Higher Degree of Thermometer Sep 25, 2009
Measures body temperature from the ear or forehead and gives accurate reading in just two seconds Features a unique human voice call-out feature when desired and mini flashlight for night time use without disturbing sleep Comes with memory records that last 20 readings and large easy-to-read LCD display with backlight Displays temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius Quick clean surface with no covers required $30 ... No need to disturb child Includes mode to obtain surface temperature F/C... (CBS News -- Health)
Black Market Gear Sep 18, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Cheap Xbox 360s, HDTVs, zombie apparel and more. (IGN Gear)
Pioneer's Brawny SC-09TX Sep 11, 2009
The Good: Full-color LCD display screen, multiple inputs, high-level sound decoding. The Bad: Expensive, a confusing speaker setup. (BusinessWeek)
The Right Tools for Any Do-It-Yourself Job Sep 11, 2009
FEATURES: Stud Scan mode locates the edges and center of wood or metal studs up to 3/4-Inch deep -- DeepScan mode doubles the scanning depth to 1 1/2-Inch -- LCD display indicates direction, edges and center of studs ... Crescent Rapid Slide 8" Wrench - $13.97 The Crescent Rapid Slide adjustable wrench from Cooper Tools helps get jobs done quickly and easily. The slide control in the handle provides smooth, fast and accurate jaw adjustment, and the debris shield over the slide mechanism helps... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Cold, hard truth Sep 5, 2009
This week, check out an awesome LCD display and a global warming display. iReport. (CNN)
Nifty and stylish is aim at Berlin gizmo fair Sep 5, 2009
An interactive color LCD display allows five different users to personalize their settings. As many companies highlight the interconnectivity of their devices, Bavarian company Hama showcased its prototype of an HDMI transmitter that sends a signal through cables in the wall to other household appliances. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Weekend News Roundup Sep 1, 2009
OLEDs consume less power, are thinner and contain better picture quality than existing LCD displays, but have yet to go mainstream due to high production costs, though the technology has made significant headway in high-end mobile phones. LG plans on unveiling the 15" OLED TV during the IFA 2009 consumer electric show in Berlin in September, and also mentioned that the set will be made available for retail consumer purchase in Korea by November and then overseas sometime in 2010. According to... (IGN Gear)
SINA Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Sep 1, 2009
On December 22, 2008, the Company announced that it entered into a definitive agreement with Focus Media Holding Limited ("FMCN") to acquire substantially all of the assets of FMCN's digital out-of-home advertising networks, including its LCD display network, poster frame network and certain in-store network. The transaction is intended to combine the new media platform of the two companies in China to provide more effective and integrated marketing solutions to customers. (PR Newswire)
INTRALOT and Nebraska Lottery Take 'Digital' Approach to Helping Retailers Reach Customers Aug 26, 2009
" Digital media, from social networking to user-generated video and interactive games, are dramatically changing consumer interaction and consumption patterns, and present a wealth of opportunities for Lotteries. Stores are emerging as a viable alternative to the challenging mass-market advertising environment; they've quietly become a hotbed of advertising activity as more retailers test the effects of digital in-store media on shopper behavior. About INTRALOT INTRALOT, a public listed company,... (PR Newswire)
Samsung banks on smartphones Aug 24, 2009
For example, the phone has a WVGA Amoled screen technology that uses 40% less energy than a mobile phone equipped with a TFT LCD display, he said. Yoon also said that despite the push in the touchscreen and smartphone segments, Samsung will continue to support other phone categories by launching more than 20 models by the end of the year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gear Deals » Aug 23, 2009
If you're ready to make the upgrade, look into the 22" Widescreen Monitor from Acer. It boasts a max resolution of 1680x1050 and a super clean design that will help minimize clutter on even the smallest workstations. It may not carry the same Spartan-esque reputation of LCD displays from Apple or Dell, but unless you're using your screen for professional multimedia purposes, you'll get everything you need out of this puppy. Want the maximum savings? Select in-store pickup. Threads Mega Mistake... (IGN Gear)
Visser Digital Media Acquires LevelVision(R):College Aug 21, 2009
The Company's latest innovation - a 42-inch 1080p LCD display that rises only one inch off of the floor - is compatible with virtually every existing media player and digital signage network. For retailers and place-based media companies, LevelVision provides - quite literally - a new dimension from which to reach both customers and audiences. (PR Newswire)
Samsung unveils dual-screen cameras Aug 14, 2009
Straight out of the "why didnt I think about that?" school of technology comes a pair of new compact digital cameras from Samsung that boast an LCD display on the back and one on the front ... Another concern: Since the front LCD displays are 1. (USA Today -- Tech)
Dell's New Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition Takes Personalization to New Heights With 'Slime' Motif and Unique Entertainment, Educational Content Aug 12, 2009
1-inch color LCD display and built-in wireless Internet access. Dell's first kids-focused product, the Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition will be available online in the United States at Dell. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Library has more than books to loan Aug 7, 2009
A large LCD display will show consumption by the kilowatt- hour. According to Elise MacLennan, assistant director for Library Services, there is already a short wait list for the five library Kill-A-Watt meters. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Illinois Tool Works aims to become photonics powerhouse Aug 6, 2009
"In a recent anesthesiology design we did, an emitter and detector from Cal Sensors did the gas analysis. That information was transmitted for display on an LCD display from Lumex with LED indicators and an electro-optical assembly from Opto-Diode," said Halliday. "Another customer's machine vision system for sorting contaminants out of a product stream required a customized LED array with 72 die on it using three different wavelengths," added Richard Halliday, director of sales and marketing at... (EETimes)
* AU Optronics targets to quadruple 8.5G capacity Aug 5, 2009
The company is also evaluating the possibility of building a panel production line in China to be closer to customers and save on a potential rise in tariffs on LCD display modules. Taiwanese panel makers are only allowed to assemble LCD modules in China, but the Beijing government is reviewing a longstanding ban on manufacturing LCD panels to help Taiwanese firms fend off competition from South Korean rivals. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Nikon Introduces Four New COOLPIX Cameras Offering Superior Performance, Design and Innovation Aug 4, 2009
7-inch wide-angle LCD Display; 5-way VR Image Stabilization System; Subject Tracking; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon's Smart Portrait System and movie mode ... 7-inch Clear Color LCD Display; 4-way VR Image Stabilization System; Subject Tracking; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon's Smart Portrait System and movie mode ... 7-inch LCD Display; 4-way VR Image Stabilization System; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon's Smart Portrait System and movie mode. (PR Newswire)
Canon PowerShot D10 Digital Camera Aug 3, 2009
The rechargeable battery is a definite plus for this camera, allowing it to handle 220 shots or six hours of playback time with the LCD display on. Time required to recharge the battery is approximately 1:55 minutes and the battery life expectancy is around 300 recharge cycles. (Suite101.com)
LG Electronics Showcases New Products with 'Unparalleled Performance by Design' for Holiday Season Jul 31, 2009
Steam Dishwasher (model LDF9932ST): LG's newest Steam Dishwasher offers sleek styling with its stainless steel finish and LCD display integrated into the top of the door. Features include the highly efficient TrueSteam(TM) technology, which offers the option of adding steam to any wash cycle and a SenseClean(TM) washing system that automatically measures the turbidity of the water and adjusts wash time during the first rinse in order to optimize water usage. (PR Newswire)
LG Teams Up With Vudu Jul 30, 2009
The service will be available immediately with new 47-inch LH50 LCD displays and the 50-inch PS80 plasmas, but starting next month the feature will be available for all LG Broadband TV owners. Latest Gear News. (IGN Gear)
SCM Microsystems Receives Market Leadership Award in North America Jul 29, 2009
56 MHz PIV, CAC, TWIC, MIFARE and DESFire contactless cards; and the RUU-201Verification Station which performs certificate validation and includes a scrambling keypad, contact and contactless card readers, a minutiae-based biometric fingerprint reader and an LCD display. About Frost & Sullivan. (PR Newswire)
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Review Jul 29, 2009
For the videophiles enamored with their HD televisions, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 now offers an optional widescreen mode with gently massaged graphics that won't embarrass modern LCD displays. The widescreen expansion isn't very elegantly executed, but at least it's kept from perverting the gameplay. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Shooting stars Jul 25, 2009
Scanning the LCD display of his camera, Bob notes that seven of the shots taken are in focus, so he willingly obliges. Malaysian celebrities are not quite used to being accosted by paparazzi, so oftentimes, it may seem flattering, even hilarious to them, remarks Bob, looking grey from a diet of coffee and cigarettes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Microsoft finalizes Windows 7 Jul 24, 2009
Microsoft says it has finalized code for new operating system Windows 7. Finalization paves way for OS to be on shelves and in computers October 22. (CNN)
Samsung Takes On Flip With New Camera Lineup Jul 16, 2009
2 pounds), and boasts a 2-inch LCD display. It's also got a handful of features that make it particularly interesting to the YouTube mavens, like an "Upload to YouTube" button, and it borrows from the Samsung SMX-C10/C14 design by tilting the lens at a seven-degree angle, which purportedly helps minimize arm and wrist strain compared to holding a camcorder straight up. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
* World Business Quick Take Jul 16, 2009
The company plans to expand its LCD display production lines at its plant in Paju, 25km north of Seoul, it said. The company has been experiencing a shortage of 20 [percent] to 30 percent in its supply to meet swelling demand, the company said in a statement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
A water-cooled system, for when air isn't enough Jul 14, 2009
Pros: Good monitoring of processor temperature, supports overclockingCons: LCD display requires windowed computer case to view; hard to fit into smaller system enclosuresPerformance: AEase of use: BFeatures: AValue: A+Price: $80. Almost all computers are cooled by air these days. (FCW.com)
Hillco Sidehill leveling system Jul 9, 2009
Cab controls on an LCD display allow fingertip access to all leveling functions and the system uses original Case IH drivetrain components compatible with either single or dual drive tires. For more information, call 800-937-2461, email or visit. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Review: Pocket power in new Vaio Jul 9, 2009
On the down side, YouTube videos had a tendency to stop and start, reminiscent of the early days of online video, which is disappointing in a unit that features a sharp, colourful 1600 x 768 LCD display. The video clips stored in its library played far more smoothly than YouTube content and the earphones supplied made for a pleasant listening experience. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Glossy or matte - the great display debate Jul 8, 2009
The matte LCD display on my three year-old ThinkPad T60 is fantastic when it comes to dealing with glare from specific objects such as lights, but unfortunately the screen just isn't bright enough to use outside on a sunny day, even if you're sitting in the shadows ... There are some compromises, such as bright glossy LCD displays with anti-gloss coatings similar to what you find on reading glasses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Sony to enter netbook PC market with new Vaio Jul 7, 2009
The new Sony machine, equipped with Microsoft Corp's Windows XP operating system and Intel Corp's Atom processor, will have an LCD display with a resolution of 1,366-by-768 pixels, compared with the 1,024-by-600-pixel displays that are widely used in other netbooks. Sony declined to unveil its sales target for the new netbook model, but the company aims to boost its overall Vaio PC sales to 6. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dongbu to become IDM? Jul 7, 2009
Dongbu is devising its own LCD display drivers, making it an IDM/foundry, sources said. The company declined to comment. (EETimes)
A bucketful of fun Jul 7, 2009
A large 3in LCD display and Canons Easy-Scroll Wheel on the lid gives away its true function and makes it quick and easy to set up, navigate and print. The printer uses a dye-sublimation printing process to produce smooth, lab-quality prints at up to 300 x 300dpi in as little as 47 seconds, Canon said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
China restricts 'virtual' economies Jul 2, 2009
Online currencies in China no longer can be traded for real-world money. Online money can be used to buy things for game characters or friends. (CNN)
Celebrity death rumors online Jul 2, 2009
Celebrity death rumors spread online - CNN.com. Celebrity death rumors spread online. (CNN -- Law)
New map shows 99 percent of Earth's... Jul 2, 2009
New map shows 99 percent of Earth's terrain - CNN.com. New map shows 99 percent of Earth's terrain. (CNN -- Law)
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg opens up Jul 2, 2009
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talks about the evolution of his company. You should be able to connect to business like you do a person, Zuckerberg says. (CNN -- Tech)
Solar Powered Camping Tent Jun 26, 2009
At the heart of the Concept Tent will be a central wireless control hub which will display the amount of energy both generated and consumed, as well as providing a wireless internet signal, with all the data shown on a flexible, touchscreen LCD display. A wireless charging pouch, which will be used to power mobile phones and other portable devices without the need for multiple wires, will be integrated into the hub. (IGN Gear)
Sidewinder X8 Jun 25, 2009
USEFUL: The tiny LCD display shows you the current sensitivity setting as well as charging status when the mouse is connected to the charger. Just like the original Sidewinder, the X8 has a dot-matrix LCD that shows you a variety of information, such as the DPI setting currently in use, as well as the power charging status. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
New services promise online life after death Jun 22, 2009
New services are helping people organize their digital assets after their death. Customers can designate loved ones to access their posthumous online accounts. (CNN -- Tech)
iPhone 3GS has app developers seeing gold Jun 22, 2009
iPhone 3GS launch has app developers seeing gold - CNN.com. iPhone 3GS launch has app developers seeing gold. (CNN)
One giant leap for space tourists in New Mexico Jun 21, 2009
One giant leap toward space tourism in New Mexico - CNN.com. One giant leap toward space tourism in New Mexico. (CNN -- US)
Iran: Google starts translating Persian Jun 20, 2009
Iran: Google's translator and Khamenei's head - CNN.com. Iran: Google's translator and Khamenei's head. (CNN)
Compare smartphones Jun 20, 2009
New iPhone 3GS heats up smartphone wars - CNN.com. New iPhone 3GS heats up smartphone wars. (CNN)
Space Spotlight: Baby stars in the Milky Way Jun 20, 2009
Each week CNN showcases some of our favorite space-related photos. European Space Agency's new launch facility is being constructed. (CNN -- Tech)
NASA orbiter on way to explore the moon Jun 20, 2009
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter lifts off from Florida at 5:32 p.m. ET. Data orbiter collects will be used to build an eventual lunar outpost. (CNN -- Tech)
DownEast makes California debut at Galleria Jun 20, 2009
They contain a 7 widescreen LCD display to stream information and video feeds about the products contained in the vending machine. Woodland center gets gym. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Cellular South Unveils Samsung Finesse(TM) Touchscreen Phone Jun 2, 2009
2-inch touch screen LCD display that dominates its smooth, mirror surface. Packed with an abundance of powerful features, it weighs only 3. (PR Newswire)
Setting the `Hot' Stage for the 40th WorldSkills Competition May 28, 2009
- 1,100 monitors - 105 46 Inch LCD displays - 900 desktops - 100 laptops - 200 personal printers - 4 enterprise printers - 9 plotters - 450 cell phones - 200 CB radios Technical Backgrounder WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Information Technology Project ... - 1,100 monitors - 105 46 Inch LCD displays - 900 desktops - 100 laptops - 200 personal printers - 4 enterprise printers - 9 plotters - 450 cell phones - 200 CB Radios Fact Sheet WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Information Technology Project ... - Network... (PR Newswire)
Asus Eee Top PC ET1602 Review May 28, 2009
The Asus Eee Top PC ET1602 (often under $500 online) is a compact and integrated system with such features as a built-in Webcam, Wi-Fi, and a touch-enabled LCD display ... 3 camera sits perched above the Eee Top's LCD display next to twin microphone inputs, and below the LCD are pushbutton brightness and volume controls along with the power button and another that will turn the LCD off (the aforementioned blue light stays on, however, which might prove bothersome in a bedroom at night) ... Pros:... (HardwareCentral)
Black Market Gear: Deals of The Week May 28, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Cheap Wiis, notebooks, TVs, and much more. (IGN Gear)
