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- Firefox surpasses IE on Europe
- Honeycomb is not coming so soon
- 81% of users search for health on the Internet
- Vaccine could block up to 13 weeks the effect of cocaine in rats
- CES 2011: Say Hello To Microsoft Windows TV! Apple & Google Finally Gets Competition
- CES 2011: HTC Skips Scribe Tablet & Retains Two New Android Powered Smart Phones For The Event
- CES 2011: Intel Inc. To Introduce New Line Of Energy Efficient Processors
- CES 2011: Vizio Takes A Shot At The Smartphone & Tablet Vertical
- CES 2011: Expect to See a Volley of Celebrities Including 50 Cent!
- CES 2011: LG Electronics To Introduce An All New Android 3.0 Powered Tablet
| Firefox surpasses IE on Europe Posted: 04 Jan 2011 04:02 PM PST
Firefox, Mozilla browser, surpassed Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser as a leader in Europe. This is the first time that Microsoft’s browser loses the first place as the European market leader, according to a measurement made by the company StatCounter statistics. In December, the open source browser Firefox held 38.1% of the European market, while Internet Explorer was 37.5%. Google Chrome already had 14.6% market share (growth compared to the 5.1% held in the same period last year). Apparently, this occurs because Chrome is stealing slices [market] of Internet Explorer, while Firefox is sticking to its existing share. To avoid paying a fine millionaire, Microsoft was forced to open by the European executive for European consumers to switch between multiple browsers, rather than be compelled to use Internet Explorer. The decision ended an antitrust case between the company and the European bloc in December 2009. Since early March, Microsoft gives Europeans the option to choose among 12 sailors in more than 100 million new and old PCs that use Windows operating system. Overall, Internet Explorer has 46.9% market share in December, while Firefox appears 30.8% and Google with 14.9% figure, according to StatCounter. Via: Mashable.
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| Honeycomb is not coming so soon Posted: 04 Jan 2011 03:44 PM PST
Android cheap viagra with single processor core, as the Galaxy Tab, Samsung will not have the minimum requirements for the Honeycomb, Google’s operating system tailored for cialis, according to a manufacturer. Bobby Cha, managing director of the Korean electronics company Enspert, told that Honeycomb require a dual core Cortex A9 to function properly. Until now, the only chipset that includes this processor is the second Tegra, Nvidia, which must appear on many of the tablets Android to be launched at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. Cha said that a minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels may also be necessary, but stressed that the tablets with Honeycomb come with screens of 7 inches or larger. The Galaxy Tab Samsung has a 1 GHz processor Hummingbird and screen resolution of 1024 x 600. The company has even suggested that the updates to the Galaxy Tab would remain Android 2.3 (“Gingerbread”), but Cha’s comments seem to seal the fate of Tab as a product of rapid obsolescence. Meanwhile, Google remained relatively quiet about what comes with Honeycomb – even if the version number in question is 2.4 or 3.0. Andy Rubin, vice president of engineering at Google, showed a preliminary version of Honeycomb in a tablet from Motorola in December, but was economical in the details. All we know is that the version of Android-friendly tablets allow the use of larger screens and apps for Home and Back buttons based software. More details will emerge this week as more companies show their future tablets. Via: Techd Din.
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| 81% of users search for health on the Internet Posted: 04 Jan 2011 03:35 PM PST
The number of people seeking health advice on the Internet should soar as workers turn the holiday season, but few will check the origin of information, according to an international survey released on Tuesday. A study by researchers at the London School of Economics (LSE) commissioned by the company Bupa, from the private health sector, showed that with laptops and smartphones poised to overtake computers in 2012, most health information is available online and there are more ways to access them than before. The survey of Bupa Health Pulse heard more than 12 000 people in Australia, Brazil, Britain, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain and the United States and found that 81 percent of those who have access to Internet use the web to get advice on health, medicine, or conditions requiring medical care. The study also found that 68 per cent of those who have Internet access use it to seek advice on certain drugs and four out of 10 seeking information about experiences of other patients on a health problem. In Britain, where the Bupa predicts there will be 40 million visits to websites of health this week, as people try to fulfill New Year’s resolutions, experts warn that many health information found on the Internet is not checked and users will have difficulty knowing what to trust. Via: Reuters.
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| Vaccine could block up to 13 weeks the effect of cocaine in rats Posted: 04 Jan 2011 03:25 PM PST
The safe mixture of pieces of flu virus particles that mimic the drug was developed by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College and has great potential for human treatment. According to the researchers, this new strategy may be the first to offer a simple way to addicts break the cycle of addiction. If successful, the vaccine could also aid in the treatment of dependence on other substances such as nicotine and heroin. The long-lasting immunity against the effects of cocaine is a result of activation of the mouse’s own immune system, which prevents the drug reaches the brain. The vaccine, created by a team led by Dr. Ronald G. Crystal, causes the mouse to produce antibodies capable of binding and “hijack” the molecules of cocaine before they cause a sensation of pleasure. The secret is the combination of elements: a chemical very similar in its structure, cocaine, and components of adenovirus, a common cold virus. The researchers broke the adenovirus, keeping only the components that trigger an immune response of the body and eliminating those that actually cause the disease. They then arrested the substance similar to cocaine, that they have almost identical to the drug in these proteins. By having this combination injected into the body, the immune system is alerted to the presence of an infectious agent (virus), but also learns to see cocaine as an outsider. Via: Chattah Box.
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| CES 2011: Say Hello To Microsoft Windows TV! Apple & Google Finally Gets Competition Posted: 04 Jan 2011 02:07 PM PST
With the immense advancements in technology, there has been an explosion of inter-connectivity of devices, designed to make our lives that much easier. The world of television and Internet, that used to be two separate entities, have now come incredibly closer with the launch of television set boxes from two of the biggest tech names, Apple Inc. with Apple TV and Google Inc. with Google TV. However, both these companies will now possible face stiff competition, as one of the oldest tech company, Microsoft Corporation, is now gearing up to step into the world of television, with its own TV set top box, in the form of the all new Windows TV. This incredible new innovation is slated to be unveiled to the world at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 (CES 2011) in Las Vegas, this month. The all new Windows TV will be running a stripped down version of the Windows operating system and will be carrying Windows Media Center interface embedded into the package, along with a remote control. CES 2011 could prove to be quite a beneficial platform for Microsoft, because as per reports, Google has urged numerous set top manufactures not to showcase their products, due to some errors in the Google TV software. Even with rock hard competition from Apple Inc. and Google Inc., the all new Windows TV, could in fact become just the product that would entice the users and would propel Microsoft successfully into the television realm. Via PC World
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| CES 2011: HTC Skips Scribe Tablet & Retains Two New Android Powered Smart Phones For The Event Posted: 04 Jan 2011 01:48 PM PST
Since we have been speaking a lot as to what our readers should be looking forward to at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 (CES 2011) in Las Vegas this month, so now we thought we should apprise of one most expected product, that unfortunately will be missing CES 2011. We are talking about the highly anticipated HTC Scribe, a tablet device, that is said run on Google Android 3.0 operating system and was scheduled to make an appearance at the event. However, HTC isn't all out with surprises, as the Taiwanese handset manufacturer is planning to introduce two new Android powered smart phones namely, HTC Droid Incredible HD via Verizon and HTC EVO Shift 4G via Sprint Nextel. One of the primary reasons for the skipping of the Scribe from the show is the fact that, HTC does not own its own pavilion this year. However, all those who might feel disappointed with this revelation, there is a silver lining and that is, HTC will be unveiling the Scribe tablet at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain in the month of February this year. Furthermore, after the introduction of the device, the company plans to start production and marketing in a month's time. HTC Scribe is a state of the art tablet device running on Android Honeycomb (3.0)and will be powered by an Nvidia Tegra 2 processor with an astounding 1280 x 720 resolution. Also, the device will come with 2GB internal space and a 32GB microSD card. Via Gizmo Crave & Digi Times
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| CES 2011: Intel Inc. To Introduce New Line Of Energy Efficient Processors Posted: 04 Jan 2011 01:29 PM PST
One of the foremost names in the field of processor chips for computers, Intel Inc., has now announced its plans to unveil an all new line of processors at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 (CES 2011) in Las Vegas. These new processors though will be based on the similar series of Intel i3, i5 and i7 processors, yet have been designed to provide enhanced energy efficient performance and improved 3D and graphics performance. These second generation processors also called, Sandy Bridge have been developed on a new 32nm microarchitecture and will be featuring Intel's latest innovation, Turbo Boost 2.0. The Turbo Boost technology essentially allows the processors to enhance performance by boosting the processing beyond its base clock speed, thereby proving extremely useful during high work loads. One of the most notable feature of this new line of processors is their highly improved 3D handling abilities, where in they have now been given a new improved Intel HD graphics system, thus allowing users to play high end 3D games and render high definition video and visuals. Apart form the Sandy Bridge processors, Intel, has also stated that, it will be providing critical upgrade to the Intel Wireless Display technology, there allowing enhanced WiDi performance. WiDI or wireless display technology essentially allow users to stream video from laptops to a a $99 Netgear receiver box, that is connected to a TV via HDMI cable. Via Cnet
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| CES 2011: Vizio Takes A Shot At The Smartphone & Tablet Vertical Posted: 04 Jan 2011 12:23 PM PST
One of the biggest consumer electronics company in the U.S, Vizio, has now taken a rather surprising turn from its conventional inventory of visual and audio products, by announcing its intentions of unveiling an all new smart phone and a tablet device at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 (CES 2011) in Las Vegas. At a time when some of the biggest names in mobile communications including, Nokia, Apple Inc, Samsung etc, are rapidly progressing in terms of mobile hardware, Vizio's announcement comes as a much needed relief from the lag jam of mobile devices from the above mentioned handset manufacturers. The all new Via Phone and Via Tablet, designated names for both devices from Vizio, will powered extensively by the extremely popular Google Android operating system. The Via Phone is said to feature an impressive 4 inch touch screen display and a front as well as a back facing camera, while the Via Tablet will come with an 8 inch display and wifi connectivity, along with a front facing camera, most probably for video calling. With the proposed launch of the all new LG Honeycomb tablet featuring Google Android 3.0, the Via Tablet will most definitely be quite an interesting device to be looking forward to. Via Ubergizmo
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| CES 2011: Expect to See a Volley of Celebrities Including 50 Cent! Posted: 04 Jan 2011 12:12 PM PST
CES 2011 is not an event that would be attended only by geeks and boring corporate honchos. It would also include celebrities, athletes, models and several well known faces, making it a star studded event with loads of parties and after parties as well. R&B/Pop music performers, writers and producers who are associated with celebrities like Britney Spears, Black Eyed Peas, James Brown, Rihanna and Lisa Lisa would be available at the Gulpish booth. Members of the Full Force would be available at the same location as well. Bow-Legged Lou, Paul Anthony and B-Fine will conduct talent hunts, performances and other fun events. 50 Cent, the acclaimed rapper would host a press conference with Sleek Audio at one pm on Thursday. Earth, Wind & Fire would also perform for the audience, and it is one of the most awaited for events at the CES 2011. Many other hip hop artists and film stars would either perform, or talk about the products they love the most,. It is also being seen as a great place to get the celebrities to endorse products and also be available to customers in person. Read more about the celebrities who would be at the CES 2011 at AVING. Look at the full coverage of CES 2011 here.
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| CES 2011: LG Electronics To Introduce An All New Android 3.0 Powered Tablet Posted: 04 Jan 2011 12:02 PM PST
First came the telephone, then erupted the saga of the cellphone and now the world of technology and mobile communications is gearing up for the tablet revolution, that will in fact revolutionize mobile computing, while leaving both the telephone and the mobile phone far, far behind. The tablet era began last year, in the month of April, when Apple Inc, launched Apple iPad, thus ushering the world in to the tablet generation. Soon after, Samsung cam out with its fascinating Galaxy Tab device, that was powered by the immensely famous Google Android operating system. Now, as we head towards one the biggest tech fiestas of the year, the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 (CES 2011) in Las Vegas, one of the most successful tech firms, LG Electronics has now announced that, it would in fact be unveiling the next step in tablet evolution, with an all new tablet device featuring both a 8.9 inch and 10 inch display variants. This all new tablet is said to be powered by the all new Google Android 3.0, a.k.a Honeycomb and this Android tablet is expected to send ripples across the mobile device market. As Android 3.0 is believed to be specifically tailored for tablets and requires higher processing power, that of dual core ARM Cortex-A9 compatible processors, the all new LG Honeycomb Tablet is sure to bring out an all new face of tablet computing, as never witnessed before. Via Smart House
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