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NASA's newest rocket successfully completed test flight Wednesday

2009-10-29T02:23:00.000+07:00

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program.NASA has led U.S. efforts for space exploration ever since, resulting in the Apollo missions to the Moon, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle. Currently NASA is supporting the International Space Station and developing new Ares I and V launch vehicles.NASA's newest rocket successfully completed a brief test flight Wednesday, the first step in a back-to-the-moon program that could yet be shelved by the White House.

The 327-foot Ares I-X rocket resembled a giant white pencil as it shot into the sky, delayed a day by poor weather.

Nearly twice the height of the spaceship it's supposed to replace — the shuttle — the skinny experimental rocket carried no passengers or payload, only throwaway ballast and hundreds of sensors. The flight cost $445 million.

NASA said the flight was a tremendous success, based on early indications.

"Oh, man. Well, how impressive is that," said Jeff Hanley, manager of NASA's space frontier program, known as Constellation. "You've accomplished a great step forward for exploration," he told launch controllers.

It was the first time in nearly 30 years that a new rocket took off from Kennedy Space Center. Columbia made the maiden voyage for the shuttle fleet back in 1981.

Liftoff, in fact, occurred 48 years and one day after the first launch of a Saturn rocket, a precursor to what carried astronauts to the moon during the Apollo program. The Saturn V moon rockets were the tallest ever built, an impressive 363 feet.

Wednesday's launch, three years in the making, represented the first step in NASA's effort to return astronauts to the moon. The White House, though, is re-evaluating the human spaceflight program and may dump the Ares I in favor of another type of rocket and possibly another destination.

The test flight attracted a large crowd.

The prototype moon rocket took off through a few clouds from a former shuttle launch pad at 11:30 a.m., 3 1/2 hours late because of bad weather. Launch controllers had to retest the rocket systems after more than 150 lightning strikes were reported around the pad overnight. Then they had to wait out interfering rain clouds, the same kind that thwarted Tuesday's try.

The ballistic flight did not come close to reaching space and, as expected, lasted a mere two minutes. That's how long it took for the first-stage solid-fuel booster to burn out and separate from the mock upper stage 25 miles up. But it will take months to analyze all the data from the approximately 725 pressure, strain and acceleration sensors.

Parachutes popped open and dropped the booster into the Atlantic, where recovery ships waited.

The upper portion of the rocket — all fake parts — were hurtled to an estimated altitude of 28 miles and then fell uncontrolled into the ocean. Those pieces were never meant to be retrieved.

It was all over in six minutes.

"Think about what we just did. Our first flight test and the only thing we're waiting on was weather," launch director Ed Mango told his team.

NASA contends the Ares I will be ready to carry astronauts to the International Space Station in 2015, four to five years after the shuttles are retired. But a panel of experts said in a report to President Barack Obama last week that it will be more like 2017, and stressed that the entire effort is underfunded.

The first Ares moon trip would be years beyond that under the current plan.

No matter what direction the Obama Administration takes, NASA managers expect to learn a lot from Wednesday's experimental flight, even if it's for another type of rocket. They said they already have learned a lot.

Hanley, for one, does not to hear anymore about the cloudy, electrically charged conditions — triboelectrification — that made it so difficult to get this test rocket off the ground. Future rockets will have proper protection.

"Whatever we end up flying, this will not be a problem," he promised.

Video:LG's latest LCD HDTV LH90

2009-07-30T09:07:00.002+07:00

The 240hz capable LH90 features LED backlighting with local dimming for precise picture control and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio.The integrated THX Movie Mode is designed to optimize the color, black levels and signal processing.
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LG's latest LCD HDTV LH90

2009-07-30T08:59:00.004+07:00

LG has recently announced its latest HDTV with the model LG LH90 LCD HDTV.The 240hz capable LH90 features LED backlighting with local dimming for precise picture control and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio.The integrated THX Movie Mode is designed to optimize the color, black levels and signal processing.The HDTV also has THX Movie Mode, which allows owners auto-adjustments for black levels, colors and signal.This series has three models in size a 42-inch screen for $1,900, a 47-inch variant for $2,400 and a 55-inch model for $3,200.

Video: Humanoid Robot ribbon-cutting ceremony

2009-07-30T08:22:00.004+07:00

Iowa State University has developed their own humanoid robot to perform procedural learning
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Iowa State University has developed a learning robot

2009-07-30T07:54:00.004+07:00

Iowa State University has developed their own humanoid robot to perform procedural learning. Though the robot lacks a lower body and is therefore unable to move around on its own, it has two (rather large) Barrett Whole Arm Manipulators for arms, and a custom-designed head with stereo vision capable of simple emotional expression. Its three-fingered hands are flexible enough to perform a variety of grasping motions, using fingers 1 and 3 as opposable thumbs when necessary.
The philosophy behind the research is to teach the robot the properties of its surroundings similar to the way a child or animal learns during early development, through direct experience. The robot has already learned to identify objects from the sounds they make when being touched, pushed, held, and shaken.
The robot used a pair of scissors to cut the ceremonial ribbon for the opening of Iowa State University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering building, where the robot makes its home in the Developmental Robotics Lab. Izaak Moody, an undergraduate in the College of Art and Design, is responsible for designing the robot’s friendly head, and has created some nice rendered animations showing the robot’s emotional range. The previously posted robot Archie from the Universities of Manitoba and Vienna could learn a lot from this. Videos and media after the break.
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Video:The LG LH50 Series first look

2009-07-30T07:24:00.004+07:00

The LG LH50 Series is a Full 1080p LCD HDTV series from LG's 2009 lineup. It uses a slightly different method of delivering 200Hz than its competitors.The LH50 Series includes four HDMI inputs and a USB port for access to digital music and photos.
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LG's first HDTV series is LH50 Series

2009-07-30T07:05:00.010+07:00

The LG LH50 Series is a Full 1080p LCD HDTV series from LG's 2009 lineup. It uses a slightly different method of delivering 200Hz than its competitors. Rather than insert frames to create smoother motion, it uses backlight control to insert black frames instead. The result is great but on-par with its competitors rather than a point to set them apart.At a

native resolution of 1920x1080 it handles 1080p images beautifully and without any visual aberrations and the design and sound quality from the speakers is superb.The LH50 Series is an upgrade to the LH40 series and although both series include a 120Hz refresh rate, the LH50 series is LG's first HDTV series to feature ethernet connectivity which the LH40 series lacks.The LH50 Series includes four HDMI inputs and a USB port for access to digital music and photos. It also has LG's Smart Energy Saving Plus design and an intelligent room lighting sensor for higher energy conservation.The LH50 can also connect to external devices through a USB 2.0 connection for playing MP3 music and showing JPEG images, though for HD viewing the device is equipped with four HDMI 1.3 ports.
The LH50 costs a good couple hundred more than its non-Web-enabled cousin in the company's line--easily enough to buy an external Netflix device and then some. Its performance wasn't as good as some of the better LCDs we've tested, albeit still decent enough to pass most viewers' muster, especially in terms of color accuracy. For fans of Internet video who don't want one more box, however, those issues might be worth the sacrifice for the LG LH50, which for now is the most well-featured Interactive HDTV available.The

LH50 series will be released in 47 and 42-inch sizes, though only the 47LH50 47-inch version is currently available at an MSRP of $1,999. LG says to expect the 42-inch version to hit in late summer 2009

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Toshiba includes 3.5-inch External HDD

2009-07-30T06:43:00.005+07:00

Toshiba’s first foray into the world of large-form-factor external hard drives “Toshiba 3.5-inch External HDD.” That said, the product itself looks nice. Good looking, shock-resistant, though at $160 for a terabyte, a little bit pricey.
It’s features USB 2.0 and eSATA interfaces, and has an AC adaptor for power. It’s a 5400RPM drive, which is a little disappointing.The presser says it's available now, but we've been looking and have yet to find it on Toshiba's retail site or other online retailers like Amazon. When it does show its face, expect it to cost $130 for the 640GB model and $160 for a cool 1TB.

Features
General:
* Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
* Width 3.5 in
* Depth 5.6 in
* Height 0.9 in
* Weight 9 oz

Hard Drive:
* Capacity 160 GB
* Interface Type Hi-Speed USB

Power:
* External Hard Drive Power Source USB bus

Software / System Requirements:
* Software type NTI Shadow
* Min Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later

Miscellaneous:
* Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 4 ft
* Windows Vista Readiness Works with Windows Vista

Manufacturer Warranty:
* Service & support type 1 year warranty
* Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Novatel's announced MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspots drives

2009-07-29T15:30:00.004+07:00

Novatel's announced its North American-friendly MiFi 2372 router.The Mifi 2372 will offer 7.2Mbps HSDPA sharing for up to five connections via WiFi. The MiFi 2372 HSPA gives subscribers on these networks up to 7.2Mbps HSDPA to share with as many as five devices by creating its own Wi-Fi hotspot.

Press Release:

Novatel Wireless Announces MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Optimized for North American HSPA Broadband Networks

Global HSPA Edition Brings Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Capability to Virtually Anywhere in the World
SAN DIEGO, Jul 28, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a provider of wireless broadband access solutions, today unveiled the MiFi 2372 HSPA, the newest version of its Intelligent Mobile Hotspot developed for use virtually anywhere in the world, with multi-mode operation, including HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS.

The MiFi line of Intelligent Mobile Hotspots drives a new vision for personal broadband connectivity. The MiFi 2372 HSPA advances this even further by enabling not only access to connected devices, but also mobile access to new services, applications management and personalization:

Broadened Service Delivery. Like other models in the MiFi line of Intelligent Mobile Hotspots, the MiFi 2372 creates a personal cloud of high-speed Internet connectivity that can be easily shared between multiple users and Wi-Fi devices such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices, smartphones and portable multimedia players. With data speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps downlink and 5.76 Mbps uplink, the MiFi 2372 enables users to access high-speed Internet from anywhere there is a cellular connection, including moving vehicles where multiple passengers may need Internet access. The MiFi 2372 also comes with Novatel’s proprietary NovaSpeed technology, enhancing performance of video, online gaming, simultaneous uploads and downloads and large file transfers with minimal interruption or buffering.
Mobile Software Platform. The MiFi 2372 has a powerful on-board applications processor capable of delivering rich software applications and media. The combination of internal (ROM) storage, up to 16GB of expandable microSD memory and on-board GPS capabilities make MiFi 2372 a flexible and robust platform capable of running a variety of location-based applications and enabling the storage of personal content such as music, video and pictures.
Open Developer’s Community. Novatel has taken the first step in enabling developers to leverage the embedded processing capabilities of MiFi by opening the software interfaces to the developer community. Developers can download the MiFi applications programming interfaces and programmer guide from the Novatel Developer’s Lounge at www.novatelwireless.com/lounge.
Flexibility for Enterprise and Consumer Uses. The MiFi 2372 provides a flexible platform to address the evolution of mobile broadband for both enterprise and consumers. The MiFi 2372 enables IT managers to extend and enhance mobile workforce solutions and better secure, control and manage broadband connections, together with the ability to host vertical applications. Consumers can enjoy a vastly improved user experience, turn a Wi-Fi device into a mobile Internet device, and personalize cloud computing applications to seamlessly engage with the content they desire.

Operators launching MiFi have already experienced incremental revenue streams for mobile data by extending mobile capability to traditionally fixed Wi-Fi enabled devices.

“We are very pleased to announce the continued evolution of the MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot product line,” said Peter Leparulo, chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless. “The availability of the MiFi 2372 HSPA will significantly expand the addressable market for MiFi technology, as well as offering users unrivaled high speed access to multiple devices virtually anywhere they go around the globe.”

ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G and 4G WCDMA (HSPA & UMTS), CDMA and GSM technologies. Novatel Wireless’ USB modems, embedded modules, Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products and software enable high-speed wireless Internet access on leading wireless data networks. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)

Video:ViewSonic new netbooks - VNB100 and VNB101

2009-07-28T20:58:00.006+07:00

ViewSonic will be launching two new netbooks under the VNB100 and VNB101.
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Model:- VNB100

Model:- VNB101

ViewSonic announces two modern netbook - VNB100 & VNB101

2009-07-28T14:22:00.007+07:00

ViewSonic will be launching two new netbooks under the VNB100 and VNB101 model names,both model names are very similar but they do look quite different from each other,
with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 160GB hard drive and Microsoft® Windows® XP,1GB RAM,Wi-FI, a 1.3MP webcam, card reader and three USB ports.Unusually for a budget model, it will also come with an Expresscard slot. The VNB100 measures 36mm (dimensions: 253 x 189 x 36mm) in thickness and weighs 1.4kg.The VNB100 will be available in four different colors – black, white, yellow and hot pink while the VNB101 will be available in black, red.ViewSonic VNB100 and VNB101 are going to be released at the end of this month in Asia-Pacific and later this year in Europe.

Features:
* Ultra-portable 2.6-pound netbook for road warriors and students
* Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
* 10.2" widescreen LCD display
* 1GB memory and 160GB hard drive
* Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor
* 10/100 Ethernet/LAN, 802.11b/g WiFi
* 1.3megapixel webcam a
* 4-in-1 card reader
* 3-hour battery

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iPhone OS 3.1 beta Includes New Features

2009-07-25T11:09:00.003+07:00

Apple released an update to the iPhone OS 3.1 beta tonight, making the new version of the software available to registered developers.We know from the first OS 3.1 beta released earlier this month, Voice Control over Bluetooth and non-destructive video editing have already been added to the softwarbeta 2 enables them to connect to their devices wirelessly instead of requiring them to be tethered for development purposes with Instruments. The WiFi connection supports all the same features a developer would get when tethered. the “Save” and “Save as Copy” options from beta 1 have been changed to “Trim Original” and “Save as New Clip” for clarity, and another change—possibly included in the first 3.1 beta as well—keeps the user’s “Now Playing” queue intact across syncs.

Video :Baseball playing robots which created by Japanese professor

2009-07-25T07:08:00.002+07:00

Baseball playing robots created by Japanese professor

2009-07-24T16:41:00.001+07:00

Look out Ichiro Suzuki and Daisuke Matsuzaka. A pair of baseball-playing robots that can pitch and hit with incredible results have been developed in Japan.The pitching robot, with its three-fingered hand, can throw 90 percent of its pitches in the strike zone, won't need any relief from the bullpen and never asks for a pay raise.
The batting robot, which has a sensor to determine if pitches are strikes or balls, hits balls in the strike zone almost 100 percent of the time, doesn't swing at pitches outside the strike zone, and is guaranteed to pass all drug tests.
The two robots were created by University of Tokyo professor Masatoshi Ishikawa.
"The demand level of the robotics technology of each robot is very high," Ishikawa said. "What was difficult was to create a mechanism to satisfy such a high level of demand."
The pitching robot throws a plastic foam ball at 25 miles per hour, but Ishikawa is hoping to increase the speed to 93 mph and make it able to throw off-speed pitches like curves and sliders.
Ishikawa is also working on getting the batting robot to be able to hit to all parts of the field.
The robots don't resemble humans but instead the type of robots on a car assembly line.
Japan boasts one of the leading robotics industries in the world, and the government is pushing to develop the industry as a road to growth. Automaker Honda has developed the child-sized Asimo, which can walk and talk.

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video:A fashion modelrobot created by The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

2009-07-24T16:26:00.005+07:00

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology created
fashion model robot.The modelrobot has already her moves down, along with 2 super-poses, and rumor has it that she's already dating Robocop and the Terminator

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fashion model robot HRP-4C,Launched Tokyo Fashion Week 2009

2009-07-24T16:09:00.007+07:00

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology created a walking, talking, posing, expressing, fashion model robot. The model robot has already her moves down, along with 2 super-poses, and rumor has it that she's already dating Robocop and the Terminator.The modelrobot has already her moves down, along with 2 super-poses, and rumor has it that she's already dating Robocop and the Terminator.The modelbot HRP-4C, weighing 43 kilograms , is 158cm tall with black hair, and is scheduled to make a debut at a top Tokyo fashion show-without any clothes.She's got 30 motors in her whole body, with 8 in her face which would allow her to greet Asimo with a smile-not that he could smile back being such a mysterious space helmet head..HRP-4C has the possibility to grow in future versions of the NIAIST just as soon as they figure out how to make her stand up on even thinner, longer legs.

HiPhone Nano N3+ is a flip style mobile phone

2009-07-23T15:33:00.005+07:00

HiPhone Nano N3+ is a flip style mobile phone. Thought known as HiPhone, the phone doesn’t
look like the iPhone and actually looks pretty good. It has a 3-inch touchscreen display, a 1.3
Megapixel camera, integrated media player, Bluetooth and a microSD card slot.

HiPhone Nano N3+ is a dual SIM Flip Phone with a large 3.0-inch touch screen, dual SIM card standby, camera, Bluetooth, shake control for changing songs. Now, I don't know exactly what the maker was thinking about the button part, E-book reader, MP4 and MP3 player, FM radio, TouchWiz functions, Magical Voice and the usual alarm, address book, 1 common game, GPRS and WAP connectivity and so on.

Technical Features:
• Clamshell iPod Nano design
• 2.8-inch (3.0-inch) touchscreen QVGA + stylus
• Triband GSM, GPRS
• Dual SIM with dual stand-by
• TouchWiz control
• Shake control
• Magical Voice
• Bluetooth
• Video and music support
• FM tuner
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• TF card slot (1GB TF comes with the phone)
• 2800mAh battery

Avatar digital binocular camera is great for outdoor surveillance

2009-07-23T08:43:00.010+07:00

The Avatar digital binocular Sports camera with a with a nice built-in 10x, 15x, or even 20x optical zoom and telescopic lens that is great for outdoor surveillance.The Avatar comes with a mini tripod and can also be fixed on a regular tripod for extra versatility. With digital 40x and manual 21x zoom function.The Avatar comes with 2-megapixel camera with a 2.5-inch LCD,double as a full-fledged media player with a curiously familiar-looking interface,1GB internal storage,a micro SD card slot for extended external storage space,AV output to TV and Monitors.

This is a must have item to add to your extravagant camera collection. This is a professional binocular telescopic camera that comes in a compact form factor, and is available in stock for single and bulk purchases. Get your self an Avatar today and while you’re at it, get a couple more to sell on your online/physical or eBay shop.

LG Xnote Mini X120 Laptop provides perfect protection .

2009-07-21T15:21:00.007+07:00

LG Xnote Mini X120 Laptop Crown Double Memory Foam NetbookFoam Case with carry belt for LG Xnote Mini X120 provides perfect protection . This small bag is made out of premium quality shock enthralling double foam and it provides extra protection even though case is very light and thin.It Perfect for business, school, travel, etc with its detachable AND padded shoulder band.

Features:
# Fits LG Xnote Mini X120 Laptop
# Water resistant, Zipper Scratch-Free
# Light and Thin compact design with detachable and padded Shoulder Strap!
# Premium Quality Shock Absorbing Double Foam Pouch
# Internal supporting bands to secure your laptop

satellite-GSM hybrid smartphone introduced by TerreStar

2009-07-21T13:44:00.007+07:00

TerreStar Corporation introduced the anticipated satellite-capable Windows Mobile handset came 1st July .
(TerreStar satellite)

Features include quad-band GSM and dual-band WCDMA, HSDPA support, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, a microSD card slot, a 3-megapixel camera, and voice controls
It's now up and running, which means we're that much closer to tiny smartphones that blur the boundary between "satellite phone".

(satellite phone)

A sliding Screen Phone - Sony Ericsson C908

2009-07-16T23:58:00.007+07:00

The Sony Ericsson C908 is a not only Walkman phone ,it also a Cyber-Shot Phone which confused mixture of famous signals. Sony Ericsson is plainly visible across the top of the LCD.

A little Walkman branding was thrown in under it just for added fun. They pitch in a wheel that is suspiciously iPod-like.There at the front the Walkman patented logo in full display, and on top of the screen SE’s name spelled correctly, not a word mislaid

The latest in HD technology with the SAMSUNG LN52A650 flat screen TV.

2009-07-14T14:02:00.000+07:00

The Samsung LN52A650 52 inch most popular television. It has a razor sharp picture that really has to be seen to be appreciated.. sound, setup, calibration, ease of use, price and all the other areas one might look at in a television besides display quality are also all top notch as well, with the only complaint I might have is that the screen is shiny and seems to pick up light reflections more easily because of this then some other HDTV screens I have saw. 10 / 10 score for my Samsung LN52A650 review score. These are what make the Samsung LN52A650 52-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color stand out from the crowd.Its flexibility lets you enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side-mounted USB 2.0. Experience great and clear audio when you connect your MP3 player with its two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV. Also, the TruSurround solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.

Most of the other televisions we have owned have been superior for their time as we are really a junkie for performance and product research, and all of them had their own subtle flaws, but not the Samsung ln52A650 it seems.

Features:

include 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
4ms response time
Transparent and OpaqueColor (TOC) bezel
4 HDMI 1.3 ports
Sports and Game modes for a great presentation of action scenes,
touch of colorauto motion plus 120Hz
ultra clear panel
instant access to news and more

LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color, its a perfect addition for any home theater system or entertainment room.

The Samsung UN46B8000 HDTV’s is Ultra Slim Designed TV

2009-07-14T13:40:00.000+07:00

The Samsung is a very popular brand name electronics company that has been around for years. Samsung makes all types of HDTV’s including LCD, Plasma and OLED and DLP. Samsung is known as the official HDTV of the NFL. With some amazing reviews, Samsung models are among the top in their class.The Samsung UN46B8000 is an Ultra-Slim LED HDTV with Auto Motion Plus 240Hz. Available in 46-inch sizes. Featuring an Ultra Slim Design with chrome styling, and 240Hz Auto Motion Plus, twice as fast as others for enhanced picture quality during fast motion scenes.They also include others model HDTV’s.

video of Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

2009-07-13T00:24:00.001+07:00

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a latest multimedia handset with with a highly appealing, mass-market price-tag.

images of Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

2009-07-13T00:24:00.000+07:00

The Nokia 5530 is powerful and fast too.This mobile is S60 5th Edition device with a resistive touch screen and tactile