Worldwide Tech & Science

Video: Microsoft launches the Xbox One, AIO entertainment system

2013-05-21T12:49:00.002-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Introducing Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system. This is the unveil video for the Xbox One, showcasing the console, the new Kinect sensor and the new Xbox One controller, as well as the new experiences that will be coming with Xbox One, including the personal homescreen, cinematic gaming, Live TV and Skype. Welcome to a new generation of games and entertainment.

After nearly eight years since the launch of the Xbox 360, Microsoft presented today (12:00 Ecuador) the news of the new video game console Xbox christened One The expectation generated following the launch caused it to become global trend on Twitter with the hashtag # XboxOne.

This new console will compete with the already announced Sony PlayStation 4. The new Xbox One, successor to the Xbox 360, will be an integrated console for voice recognition thanks to the user can go from watching movies or listening to your favorite music playing. The command of the Xbox One multitasking allow the user to watch content simultaneously.

The screen is divided to facilitate the user to watch TV and surf the Internet at the same time, you can also make video calls Skype cin while playing video games or watching TV. The new console will have 8 GB of ram, blu-ray, 500 gb hard drive and most of the controls, the user can also use your tablet as a controller.

In the presentation, projected images of sports figures among which highlighted the Argentine footballer Lionel Messi. The Barcelona player said that interaction is "super-sized". Ultimate Team mode of 'FIFA 14' will be exclusive to Xbox One Another exclusive content will be integrated IV Modern Warfare game 'Call of Duty Ghosts'.

Filmmaker and producer Steven Spielberg was also part of the presentation and noted that "the Halo universe is an awesome experience with the technology to produce something new." Thus, Spielberg will produce a TV series based on the Halo franchise exclusively for Xbox Xbox One One will have 15 exclusive games and the console will be available later this year.

Source:Diario El Comercio Ecuador

Video: Intel Awards Winner 2013 - Lin Henry simulates thousands of clusters of galaxies,

2013-05-21T12:35:00.001-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Henry Lin, 17, of Shreveport, La. also received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award of $50,000. By simulating thousands of clusters of galaxies, Henry has provided scientists with valuable new data, allowing them to better understand the mysteries of astrophysics: dark matter, dark energy and the balance of heating and cooling in the universe's most massive objects.

Video: Intel Awards Winner 2013 - Ionut Budisteanu creates a viable model for a low-cost, self-driving car using Ai.

2013-05-21T12:27:00.002-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Ionut Budisteanu, 19, of Romania was awarded first place for using artificial intelligence to create a viable model for a low-cost, self-driving car at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public.

Ionut said his research addresses a major global issue. In 2004, car accidents caused 2.5 million deaths worldwide1, and 87 percent of crashes resulted from driver error2. With 3-D radar and mounted cameras, Ionut created a feasible design for an autonomously controlled car that could detect traffic lanes and curbs, along with the real-time position of the car -- and it would only cost $4,000. He received the Gordon E. Moore Award of $75,000, named in honor of the Intel co-founder and fellow scientist.

Video: Intel Awards Winner 2013: Eesha Khare creates tiny device that could charge a smartphone in 20 seconds

2013-05-21T12:04:00.003-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Eesha Khare, 18, of Saratoga, Calif. received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award of $50,000. With the rapid adoption of portable electronics, Eesha recognized the crucial need for energy-efficient storage devices.

She developed a tiny device that fits inside cell phone batteries, allowing them to fully charge within 20-30 seconds. Eesha's invention also has potential applications for car batteries.

Source: extremetech

Ecuador: El Samsung Galaxy S4 llega con Movistar a $449 más IVA y Plan Smart 105. Video.

2013-05-11T14:36:00.003-07:00

Ecuador: El Samsung Galaxy S4 llega con Movistar a $449 más IVA y Plan Smart 105.
Francisco De Jesús

Sistema operativo Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
Pantalla de 5 pulgadas SuperAMOLED.
Resolución 1080p (1920x1080 píxeles) Full HD.
Densidad de píxeles de 441 ppp.
Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Procesador Exynos 5 Octa (4 núcleos @ 1.6 GHz + 4 núcleos @ 1.2 GHz).
GPU PowerVR SGX 544 (3 núcleos).
2 GB de memoria RAM LPDDR3.
Memoria interna de 16 GB, 32 GB o 64 GB.
Ranura para tarjetas MicroSD de hasta 64 GB.
Cámara trasera de 13 mpx.
Cámara frontal de 2 mpx.
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac.
Bluetooth 4.0.
Soporte NFC.
Soporte GPS.
Batería de 2.500 mAh.
Peso de 130 gramos.

Precio y disponibilidad

Los clientes de Movistar en Ecuador podrán adquirir el GALAXY S4 desde la segunda quincena de mayo por USD 449 más impuestos, en un Plan Smart 105.

Detalles importantes

La versión que llegará al Ecuador será, obviamente, la que cuenta con el procesador Exynos 5 Octa, pues la versión con el procesar Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 es LTE.
Telefónica, el quinto mayor operador de telefonía móvil en el mundo, lanzará el GALAXY S4 en simultaneo en España, Reino Unido, Alemania, Irlanda, República Checa, Brasil, Chile, Perú, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panamá, Ecuador, Uruguay, México, Venezuela, Nicaragua y Colombia.
El S4 incorpora la primera pantalla del mundo Super AMOLED Full HD de 5 pulgadas de tamaño y densidad de 441 ppi.
El Samsung GALAXY S4 también utiliza el nuevo Corning Gorilla Glass® 3. Es decir, está muy difícil que se rompa. ¡Enserio!.
La funcionalidad de la cámara también permite 12 modos de disparo, incluyendo ‘Drama Shot‘, que permite ver una acción a modo de time-lapse, y ‘Sound & Shot‘, que permite incorporar sonido y voz a una imagen.
Con la función ‘Group Play‘, los usuarios podrán disfrutar de música, fotos, documentos y juegos con los amigos que les rodean, incluso sin necesidad de Wi-Fi ni cobertura.
Su opción ‘Share Music’ permite tener una misma canción que se reproduce en múltiples teléfonos de forma sincronizada para crear el mejor ambiente de fiesta.
Y quizás una de las características que más sorprendió son las funciones para controlar el teléfono con la mirada y gestos: Samsung Smart Scroll, Samsung Smart Pause, Air Gesture y Air View.
Para finalizar, no se olviden del S Translator, un traductor que funciona incluso fuera de línea.

NOTA DE PRENSA

Movistar y Samsung, juntos en el lanzamiento global del nuevo Galaxy S4

Este dispositivo es la siguiente y renovada generación del exitoso GALAXY S3, el smartphone más vendido del mundo.
Permite controlar el equipo a través de gestos y mirada.
Los clientes de Movistar en Ecuador podrán adquirir el GALAXY S4 desde la segunda quincena de mayo por USD 449, en un Plan Smart 105.

Guayaquil, 26 de abril de 2013.– Telefónica Movistar y Samsung Electronics refuerzan su alianza para presentar el nuevo smartphone GALAXY S4, a través de los canales globales de Telefónica. Telefónica, el quinto mayor operador de telefonía móvil del mundo, con redes en toda Europa y Latinoamérica, lanzará el nuevo Samsung GALAXY S4 en España, Reino Unido, Alemania, Irlanda, República Checa, Brasil, Chile, Perú, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panamá, Ecuador, Uruguay, México, Venezuela, Nicaragua y Colombia.

El pasado mes de marzo, Samsung anunció la llegada del GALAXY S4. El nuevo dispositivo incorpora tecnología nueva como la cámara dual, un innovador scroll inteligente y el traductor S Translator. Movistar ha puesto altas expectativas en el éxito del GALAXY S4, la siguiente generación del exitoso GALAXY S3, que continúa siendo el smartphone más vendido del mundo.

“La insuperable experiencia de usuario del Samsung S4 ayudará a dar un gran paso adelante en la categoría de Smartphone de alta gama. Los clientes de Movistar, O2 y Vivo podrán disfrutar pronto de una propuesta de valor diferente en Internet móvil. Estamos encantados de asociarnos con Samsung para que nuestros canales globales lleven al mercado esta experiencia con los mejores servicios y tarifas. Vivimos un proceso de cambio en el paradigma de nuestra industria y con el S4 damos la bienvenida a otras alternativas”, comentó Marieta Rivero Bermejo, directora Global de Terminales de Telefónica Recursos Globales.

Los clientes de Movistar podrán adquirir este teléfono a USD 449 más impuestos, dentro de nPlan Smart 105.

Características del Samsung GALAXY S4

El S4 incorpora la primera pantalla del mundo Super AMOLED Full HD, para mostrar los mejores momentos de la vida en imágenes. Su tamaño de 5 pulgadas con 441ppi logran una calidad de visualización impresionante. El Samsung GALAXY S4 también utiliza el nuevo Corning Gorilla Glass® 3*, por lo que es un compañero de viaje duradero para todas las aventuras de la vida.

Equipado con una cámara trasera de 13 megapíxeles, el Galaxy S4 también cuenta con una función de Dual Cámara que permite el uso simultáneo de ambas cámaras delantera y trasera. La funcionalidad de la cámara también permite 12 modos de disparo, incluyendo ‘Drama Shot‘, que permite ver una acción a modo de time-lapse, y ‘Sound & Shot‘, que permite incorporar sonido y voz a una imagen para que los momentos especiales se capturen en la forma más pura imaginable, tal y como sucedieron.

Con la función ‘Group Play‘, los usuarios podrán disfrutar de música, fotos, documentos y juegos con los amigos que les rodean, incluso sin necesidad de Wi-Fi ni cobertura. Esta innovadora característica permite a los usuarios conectarse directamente con otras personas para compartir, jugar y crear conjuntamente contenidos y entretenimiento al instante. Su opción ‘Share Music’ permite tener una misma canción que se reproduce en múltiples teléfonos de forma sincronizada para crear el mejor ambiente de fiesta.

“Samsung Smart Pause’ permite controlar la pantalla simplemente dependiendo de cómo mire el usuario. Al ver un vídeo, se detendría cuando se mira hacia otra parte, y vuelve a reproducirse cuando miramos de nuevo a la pantalla. ‘Air View‘ permite a los usuarios desplazarse con sus dedos para previsualizar el contenido de un correo electrónico, de S Planner, revisar la galería de imágenes o de vídeos sin tener que abrirlos. Incluso permite tener una vista ampliada en el navegador de Internet o un número de teléfono guardado en la marcación rápida en el teclado sin tener que abrirlos. Y con ‘Gesture Air‘, se puede cambiar la pista de música, desplazarse hacia arriba y hacia abajo por una página web, o aceptar una llamada con un movimiento de la mano.

Para el contenido multimedia e información más detallada, por favor, visitewww.movistar.com.ec y www.samsungmobilepress.com.

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OMG The webOS Windsor 4 inch slate smartphone that never was in pictures.

2013-04-25T13:48:00.001-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

OMG The webOS Windsor 4 inch slate smartphone that never was in pictures.

OMG The webOS Windsor 4 inch slate smartphone that never was in pictures.

It was the next step in the evolution of webOS 3.x, and a gambit to move webOS smartphones into the same space of consideration as Android and iPhone.

But in the end, it was none of those things. The Windsor (Not) never stood a chance of making outside the doors of the webOS campus in Sunnyvale. Too many factors conspired to keep this device out of the hands of customers new and old.

The Windsor (Not) isn't just the webOS slate smartphone that never was. It's the webOS slate smartphone that was never meant to be.

However we would have liked to have it. Don't you.

Source:
webosnation

Ecuador to launch its first satellite today.The Pegasus.Video.

2013-04-25T13:00:00.003-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

Ecuador will enter the list of Space Nations with placing the Pegasus satellite into orbit

La información y el contenido multimedia, publicados por la Agencia de Noticias Andes, son de carácter público, libre y gratuito. Pueden ser reproducidos con la obligatoriedad de citar la fuente.http://www.andes.info.ec/es/node/16032

Beginning this Thursday night and the dawn of Friday, Ecuador will form part of a privileged group in the United Nations—the Space Faring Nations—as soon as it puts in orbit its first satellite constructed completely in the country and by Ecuadorian hands.

The launch of the first satellite, named Ecuadorian Spaceship Pegasus 01 (NEE-01Pegaso) and constructed by the Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency (EXA, Spanish acronym), is scheduled for 11:13 PM local time, this Thursday (04:13 GMT Friday) from the Jiuquan cosmodrome, in China.

This event, of the utmost importance for Ecuador, will be transmitted between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM on national television and radio channels, and via internet on the website:http://www.earthcam.com/world/ecuador/ecsa/, informó EXA.

During the transmission, one will be able to watch the launch of the Chinese rocket, LM2D (carrier of the satellite), and one can immediately observe through simulations and technical data how the satellite is put into orbit, explained cosmonaut Ronnie Nader Bello, leader of the project.

Náder will command the satellite’s flight operations from the Integrated Security Center ECU-911 in Samborondón, where President Rafael Correa is scheduled to arrive, as well as other State authorities to participate in the historic act.

The National Government, through the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (Senescyt), the Coordinate Ministry of Security, and the National Secretariat of Intelligence (Senain, Spanish acronym) have supported this project of the EXA agency.

The Pegasus has a cube form, 10 centimeters by 10 centimeters, with 75 centimeter panels and a weight of approximately 1.2 kilograms. It’s calculated to be in orbit until 2018, while the satellite NEE-02 Krysaor, whose launch is scheduled for next August from Russia, will be in orbit until 2025.

The cosmonaut from Guayaquil explains that Pegasus is the first nano-satellite capable of transmitting live video from space, as well as the first of its class to possess a shield capable of resisting solar flares. It’s also the first in its category to carry multiple, foldable solar panels. “It’s the only one in Latin America constructed without foreign help; it’s 100% Ecuadorian and, with pride, carries the phrase Hecho en Ecuador (Made in Ecuador) on its structure, he states.

The satellite was constructed in secret for almost two years with the help of a 60 person team, everyone with at least a PhD in aerospace engineering and a budget of no less than a million dollars—the majority being state resources and a part from private capital.

Náder discloses that it took him at least a year of practice with the terrestrial station, Hermes-A, where he learned to fly more than a dozen satellites, to pass uncountable hours researching, experimenting, and finding errors, to carry out tens of calculations of more than 1,500 variables, to have steady hands to solder components smaller than 1 millimeter, and to have patience to build a printed circuit.

“It took a lot of courage to construct battery banks capable of vaporizing a human being at the first error, to spend hours in a tower 20 meters above the ground, to climb hills on bicycle to do transmission tests, to have an almost demented imagination to find solutions that others would not even dare to imagine, more than 600 hours of tests, a year without sleeping well and, above all else, a lot of Ecuadorian coffee,” highlights the commander in a letter.

The effort, he says, has also included personal sacrifice, limiting family time, “but the prize exceeds that price many times over: We have created the first Ecuadorian satellite.”

For Náder, the feat of entering the list of Space Faring Nations signified that the people have surpassed their adolescence and become adults, because they understood that their survival and independence also depend on their presence in space.

The cosmonaut reveals that the name Pegasus comes from the Greek myth of the flying horse on which the hero, Perseus, gained freedom and progress for his people, but, furthermore, he tells of another more personal reason for having baptized the satellite with that name.

He explains that, as a child, after his mother put him to bed, she would put on a series of animated shows, whose protagonist was Pegasus. “One fine day, they didn’t play the program anymore and I landed here. Years after, when I was 13, again looking at the stars, I dreamed of constructing my own space ship and I swore that, if I achieved it one day, that ship would be called Pegasus.” 40 years later that dream came true for Náder, who said, convinced, that Ecuadorians are capable of achieving many great things.

About EXA

The Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency EXA was founded on November 1st, 2007, in Guayaquil, as an independent, civil organization to administer and carry out the Ecuadorian Civil Space Program, and to develop scientific research in the fields of planet sciences and space sciences.

EXA counts on the endorsement of the Ecuadorian State, through the Ecuadorian Air Force, with which it maintains a narrow relationship.

The Agency operates through its Division of Planetary Sciences, the first and only observatories of ultraviolet radiation in Ecuador, located in Guayaquil and Quito and, through the National Radiation Monitor of UV, reports the levels of ultraviolet radiation that arrive to these cities in real time, thereby providing protection.

Ecuador to launch its first satellite "Pegasus". Students desks will become spaceships.

Sources:

http://pegaso.exa.ec/index-en.html

http://www.andes.info.ec/es/node/16032

La información y el contenido multimedia, publicados por la Agencia de Noticias Andes, son de carácter público, libre y gratuito. Pueden ser reproducidos con la obligatoriedad de citar la fuente.http://www.andes.info.ec/es/node/16032

HP returns to webOS tablets.

2013-04-10T11:50:00.002-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

HP has resumed development of webOS tablets

HP returns to WebOS tablets

Mar 28, 2013 (Menafn - Bangkok Post - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --Hewlett-Packard (HP), the world's biggest computer maker, has resumed development of WebOS-based tablets in Thailand to capitalise on the high-growth segment and boost revenue.

WebOS is a Linux-based operating system developed by Palm and later acquired by HP and then LG Electronics.

HP terminated its WebOS TouchPad tablet in 2011 due to slow sales. The US giant plans to launch its Android-based consumer tablet, the Slate 7, in Thailand by September at US169.

Taiwanese computer makers Acer and Asus recently launched low-cost tablets priced at 3,900 and 4,900 baht.

Thitaphon Boonprasit, director of printing and personal systems at HP Thailand, said the company is focusing on tablets as a strategic business to drive revenue growth.

Tablet sales in Thailand are expected to reach 3.5 million units this year, he said, while the local notebook market will probably see a slump or 5% growth in the best case.

HP is introducing its ElitePad 900, running the Windows 8 operating system and priced at 25,990 baht.

"We aim to be the market leader in the enterprise tablet market in Thailand," said Mr Thitaphon.

He noted the trend of businesses choosing tablets instead of notebooks as employees increasingly carry their own personal devices to work _ as many as 21% of workers at multinational firms, surveys show.

HP is targeting hospitality, health care, airlines, manufacturing and warehouses, said Mr Thitaphon.

One market research firm has said Thailand's commercial notebook market will see zero growth this year for the first time.

Commercial notebooks account for 25-30% of overall sales of 2.2 million notebooks in the country.

Mr Thitaphon said HP expects commercial tablet sales to contribute 70% of total revenue this year, with the remainder to come from consumer tablets.

http://www.menafn.com/menafn/a24d0b54-df96-4f0e-af4a-5c91cfe471b2/HP-returns-to-WebOS-tablets?src=main

LG introduces Spotify to smart media devices.

2013-04-01T12:07:00.005-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science.

Francisco De Jesùs.

LG introduces Spotify to smart media devices.

Award-winning Digital Music Service to Launch on

LG’s 2013 Audio and Video Models

LG Electronics (LG) today announced that Spotify will be available on its 2013 range of smart media products, including premium Blu-ray Home Cinema Systems and Blu-ray players. Available on a selection of LG’s latest internet connected devices from next month, the Spotify application will provide users with access to over 20 million songs via the brand’s user friendly smart platform.

The new Spotify application will allow premium account users to discover new music by browsing the huge song library, or by listening to Spotify Radio on their LG Smart audio or video device. Favorite tracks and playlists can be shared via Facebook and Twitter so that everyone can discover new music. New customers to the service can also enjoy the benefits of a one-month free trial, before signing up to the $9.99 monthly subscription.

This exciting service will be available on a selection of LG’s devices, including its high-quality BH9530TW, an industry leading 9.1 channel system that offers the most immersive home cinema experience yet. With 1460W of power and nine speakers, the BH9530TW delivers breathtaking 3D sound that will fully submerge audiences in their favorite movies or music from every angle.

LG continues to lead innovation in audio visual entertainment, with the new Spotify application joining the company’s already impressive smart offerings – a one-stop shop for premium content, social media and gaming. LG’s smart platform brings together the best of catch-up TV from the likes of BBC iPlayer, instant access to movies on demand via Netflix and LOVEFiLM, along with social media platforms YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

“LG’s smart platform provides unparalleled choice for consumers and the addition of Spotify demonstrates LG’s continued commitment to growing the brand’s smart offering for consumers,” said Richard Choi, head of LG’s Smart Business Group. “We are confident that LG smart media owners will enjoy these latest services, as well as the fantastic updates we have planned for the rest of the year.”

“It’s our mission to make all the world’s music available instantly to everyone, everywhere, so we’re delighted to partner with LG to make our music service available on their smart media devices,” said Kate Opekar, Director of Hardware Business Development at Spotify. “Spotify wants to be at the heart of the home entertainment experience, so it’s a natural fit to make our music service available on Blu-ray players and home cinema systems.”

LG’s 2013 audio and visual line-up features outstanding sound and picture quality. Spotify will be available starting in April on LG Smart Media devices in the United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Pre Order the brand NEW Samsung Galaxy S4 On Amazon store

2013-04-01T11:48:00.001-07:00

Pre Order the brand NEW Samsung Galaxy S4 On Amazon store and you will recieved it in late April or beginning May. Click on the Amazon banner below:

Full specifications:

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	4G Network	LTE (market dependent)
	SIM	Micro-SIM
	Announced	2013, March
	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2013, April 26th

BODY	Dimensions	136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
BODY	Weight	130 g (4.59 oz)

DISPLAY	Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
		- TouchWiz UI

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	microSD, up to 64 GB
MEMORY	Internal	16/32/64 GB storage, 2 GB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE
	NFC	Yes
	Infrared port	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB On-the-go, USB Host

CAMERA	Primary	13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Features	Dual Shot, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization, HDR
	Video	Yes, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, dual-video rec.
	Secondary	Yes, 2 MP, 1080p@30fps, dual video call

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
	Chipset	Exynos 5 Octa 5410
	CPU	Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 Also available with Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset (Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300 CPU, Adreno 320 GPU).
	GPU	PowerVR SGX 544MP3
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
	Browser	HTML5, Adobe Flash
	Radio	TBD
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	White Frost, Black Mist
		- Wireless charging (market dependent) - S-Voice natural language commands and dictation - Smart stay, Smart pause, Smart scroll - Air gestures - Dropbox (50 GB storage) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - TV-out (via MHL A/V link) - SNS integration - MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player - Organizer - Image/video editor - Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input (Swype)

BATTERY		Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery

Chinese Manufacturer accused Apple of pirating its program Siri voice assistant

2013-03-27T12:27:00.001-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Chinese Manufacturer accused Apple of pirating its program Siri voice assistant

The U.S. giant Apple computer appeared Wednesday before a Chinese court after being accused by a local manufacturer to copy the program voice assistant Siri.

Zhizhen Network Technology Co. claims that Apple violated its patent voice recognition software Xiao i Robot. The two sides were to present evidence Wednesday during a preliminary hearing, according to representatives of the Chinese company.

The company ensures that patented Xiao Zhizhen i Robot in 2004, while Siri, which was marketed to output version of the Apple iPhone 4S in 2011, was developed in 2007

The program of the Chinese company, which claims more than 100 million customers in the country, allows applications similar to Apple and works with both iOS brand apple as with its rival Android.

Zhizhen "asked Apple to stop manufacturing and selling products using its patents, once the violation has been established," said If Weijiang, a lawyer for the Chinese company. "We do not exclude the possibility of seeking damages in the future," he added. For its part, Apple refused to make any comment. After the preliminary hearing, the process should take place in July, according to a spokesman Zhizhen.

Samsung GALAXY S 4 can easily print documents, photos and web pages directly to HP printers.

2013-03-20T15:58:00.001-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science.

Francisco De Jesùs.

HP and Samsung Launch New Mobile Print Offering

New Samsung GALAXY S 4 can easily print documents, photos and web pages directly to HP printers

PALO ALTO, Calif. — HP today unveiled a new print offering built within select Samsung devices to provide users an easy way to print directly to more than 180 HP network printer models across the HP inkjet and HP LaserJet portfolios.

The collaboration demonstrates HP’s continued investment and leadership in the mobile printing space by satisfying a common need for today’s mobile user—on-demand, customized printing from virtually anywhere.

Different from current mobile printing apps on the market, the new embedded solution from HP and Samsung requires no setup, tools, drivers or network configurations to adjust on the phone, making mobile printing effortless and convenient. In addition, the print offering is one of the only solutions to offer sophisticated printer settings and options that include duplex printing, color, orientation and paper type. By offering these capabilities and much more, this new mobile print enablement will make printing on the go easier, saving time for the mobile worker and beyond.

Print functionality will be supported with the upcoming release of the Samsung GALAXY S 4 and will be available later this year as a firmware upgrade to the Samsung GALAXY S III and Note II, enabling built-in, wireless printing compatibility.

Users can print in two ways: by automatically connecting their Samsung mobile device and HP printer on the same local network via Wi-Fi, or by using HP technology via wireless direct print.⁽¹⁾

“Customers continue to look for ways to print from their smartphones and tablets,” said Stephen Nigro, senior vice president, Inkjet and Printing Solutions and Graphics Solutions Business, Printing and Personal Systems Group, HP. “This partnership with Samsung is the latest example of how HP is making it easy to print what you want from wherever you are.”

The Samsung print solution is HP’s latest feature for its mobile print portfolio that also includesHP ePrint.

The built-in print solution works in three simple steps: choose a document, photo or web page ;⁽²⁾ select a printer (either on Wi-Fi or directly); and hit print. The embedded solution also offers additional, convenient print options for the user, including number of copies, paper size, orientation, paper type, color mode, double-sided printing and job completion status.

Availability and support

The print solution is compatible with nearly 200 HP printer models across the HP inkjet and HP LaserJet printer portfolios.⁽³⁾

The built-in print button will be available on many applications of the Samsung mobile devices, including: Email Client, Android Browser, Photo Gallery, Contacts, S Note and Polaris Office.

⁽¹⁾ Available on select models.

⁽²⁾ Printable file formats include JPG, PNG, HTML, PDF and MS Office.

⁽³⁾ Includes HP Deskjet, HP ENVY, HP Photosmart, HP Officejet, HP Officejet Pro, HP LaserJet Pro, HP Color LaserJet Pro, HP LaserJet Enterprise and HP Color LaserJet Enterprise.

Media contacts

Cherie Britt, HP

cherie.britt@hp.com

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

LG Technology to Debut in Smart Video Feature in Optimus G Pro.

2013-03-20T15:46:00.001-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science.

Francisco De Jesùs.

LG Technology to Debut in Smart Video Feature in Optimus G Pro

Smart Video, a new multimedia UX feature from LG Electronics (LG), will be unveiled for the first time in the Optimus G Pro. Smart Video takes viewing videos on mobile devices to a whole new level of convenience with eye recognition that eliminates the need to manually control playback during the viewing experience.

Through the implementation of advanced eye recognition technology, Smart Video recognizes the position of the viewer’s eyes and automatically plays or stops the video without any manual input from the user. When the viewer’s eyes are no longer focused on the smartphone display, the front camera recognizes this and immediately pauses the video automatically. Once the user’s gaze returns to the smartphone, the video resumes playback from the point last viewed.

In addition to the Smart Video feature, Optimus G Pro will also be equipped with the world’s first Dual Camerafunction. The Dual Camera feature is an extension of the Dual Recording feature which debuted on the Optimus G Pro introduced in the Korean market last month. Dual Camera simultaneously captures photographs using both the front and back cameras for a picture-in-picture composition. Users can now be a part of the story, not just observers.

“LG is continuously innovating to offer creative ways to offer a user experience that adds value to our customers,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.“It’s the positive UX that will differentiate smartphones in 2013 and beyond, not only cutting-edge hardware specs.”

The Smart Video and Dual Camera features will be introduced as a part of the Value Pack upgrade which will be offered for the Optimus G Pro in the Korean market next month. These features will also be made available for some LG premium smartphones in the future.

Other features in the Value Pack upgrade include:

Magic Remote Pad and Text Keypad via the QRemote function. These new options for QRemotework specifically with LG Smart TVs to enhance convenience when using Optimus G Pro as a remote control for LG Smart TVs.

The Smart LED Lighting outlining the home button of the Optimus G Pro will be upgraded so users can customize the colors to correspond to their favorite contacts. The flashing of the LED in different colors will allow users to identify the source of incoming calls, missed calls, unread messages and emails.

Video Pause/Resume allows the user to stop and start in record mode for one continuous video file.

The first Color Emoticons in an Android smartphone for more personalized text messages.

Samsung Galaxy SIV (S4) Full Specifications.

2013-03-18T12:24:00.000-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science.

Francisco De Jesùs.

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	4G Network	LTE (market dependent)
	SIM	Micro-SIM
	Announced	2013, March
	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2013, April 26th

BODY	Dimensions	136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
BODY	Weight	130 g (4.59 oz)

DISPLAY	Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
		- TouchWiz UI

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	microSD, up to 64 GB
MEMORY	Internal	16/32/64 GB storage, 2 GB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE
	NFC	Yes
	Infrared port	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB On-the-go, USB Host

CAMERA	Primary	13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Features	Dual Shot, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization, HDR
	Video	Yes, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, dual-video rec.
	Secondary	Yes, 2 MP, 1080p@30fps, dual video call

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
	Chipset	Exynos 5 Octa 5410
	CPU	Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 Also available with Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset (Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300 CPU, Adreno 320 GPU).
	GPU	PowerVR SGX 544MP3
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
	Browser	HTML5, Adobe Flash
	Radio	TBD
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	White Frost, Black Mist
		- Wireless charging (market dependent) - S-Voice natural language commands and dictation - Smart stay, Smart pause, Smart scroll - Air gestures - Dropbox (50 GB storage) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - TV-out (via MHL A/V link) - SNS integration - MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player - Organizer - Image/video editor - Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input (Swype)

BATTERY		Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery

Ecuador: The Samsung Galaxy SIV (S4) might arrive in May.

2013-03-18T12:09:00.004-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science.

Francisco De Jesùs.

Ecuador: The Samsung Galaxy SIV (S4) might arrive in May. Will be available with 327 operators in 155 countries.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available in black and white colors in 155 countries with 327 operators since April. To Ecuador South America might arrive in May probably with Telefònica Movistar who launched the Galaxy S3 last year.

The Galaxy S4 has a 5 inch Super Amoled Full HD resolution with a density of 441 pixels per inch, weights 130 grams. It is 7,9 millimeters thick. With a 13 mpxls rear camera and a 2 mpxls front camera. 2GB of RAM with storage options of 16, 32 and 64 GB, expandables with Micros SD cards.

The CPU chip comes in two versions depending of the region: an Exynos 5 Octa of 8 cores or a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro.

Samsung showed the Smart Scroll function at the Radio City Music Hall event: the content moves forward automatically if the user tilts the device toward up or down. The Smart Pause function allows to stop automatically a video if the user stops watching it.

Improvements on the ChatOn app with video calls up to 3 persons with Dual Camera support.

SVoice Drive special interface for drivers. And Air View which allows to make some functions on the device approaching a finger but touch-less.

Video: Samsung UNPACKED 2013 livestream.

2013-03-17T14:02:00.002-07:00

Relive the Samsung UNPACKED experience, and be one of the first in the world to see the #TheNextGalaxy, the GALAXY S4.

The GALAXY S4 gets you closer to what matters in life, and brings your world together.

For a richer, simpler and fuller life.

To find out more, click here http://www.samsung.com/galaxys4/

Video: Samsung opted for more software in the fourth generation of its popular Galaxy S

2013-03-17T13:56:00.003-07:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

Samsung opted for more software in the fourth generation of its popular Galaxy S, which allows you to move a page with the look or change songs by simply passing your hand over the phone, some features that seeks to stand up to his great rival Apple.

The South Korean company showed off its might with a spectacular event at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York, which enlisted the help of actor Will Chase as master of ceremonies to unveil the features of its new "flagship" after months of rumors.

As expected, the Galaxy S4 has a five-inch screen, slightly higher than the 4.8 of its predecessor and more than the iPhone 5, but is lighter than the Galaxy S3 with a weight of 130 grams a thickness of 7.9 mm compared to 8.6 mm of the previous model.

During the presentation, which at times was more like a Broadway show than a technology event, the President and leader Samsung mobile communications JK Shin, emphasized innovation of software that has this terminal, mainly its multiple functions "non-contact".

The firm did not disappoint the technology unveil 'Smart Scroll', which can recognize the user's gaze to automatically determine when to start moving the screen up or down, so you do not need to touch the phone to continue reading an article or email. Not only that, this smartphone also recognizes when the user stops looking at the screen, so if you are watching a video or a movie, playback automatically freezes if looks away, and restarts when the coming back to see the video.

"We are committed to innovation, we have listened to people around the world, we asked what progress really want and that effort has led us to where we are today," Shin said in presenting the Galaxy S4, available in white and black from late April with 327 operators in 155 countries.

Plus, the 'Air Gesture' lets change songs, scroll up or down a web page, go shooting or accept a call by simply passing your hand over the phone without touching the screen. The S4 Galaxy integrates the latest version of Google's Android operating system, the 4.2.2, and has a 2 GB RAM and a storage capacity of up to 64 gigabytes, plus a 13-megapixel rear camera (you can do 100 photos in 4 seconds) and a 2-megapixel front.

A new feature in which Samsung was emphasized the device's ability to use both cameras both when taking pictures and videos, so that you can combine the two images that have been taken or that our partner can see also what we're seeing. With an eight-core processor, the phone also has the Knox system, which allows two different profiles on a single device to separate the use of staff, or role 'Play Group', which you can share music or photographs with those around us even offline.

Those are some of the cards that the South Korean company, which broadcast the event live on the giant screens of Times Square flagship, wants to eat part of the power with which the giant Apple has in the United States. And is that Samsung is now the undisputed leader of the global smartphone market with a market share of 30.3% in 2012 (compared with 19% who had in 2011), compared to 19.1% at the account Apple, but in the crucial U.S. market leads the firm that follows Tim Cook at the helm.

The bitten apple company has more than 36% of the market share in this country, while Samsung remains in second place with 21%, so it is not surprising that the South Korean firm chose the Big Apple as a stage to present his flag phone.

Source: Diario El Comercio Ecuador

LTE: LG crossed the 10 million mark of LTE smartphone sales.

2013-03-04T11:12:00.000-08:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

LG Expands LTE Market with Compelling Lineup Targeting

Diverse Range of Consumer Needs

LG Electronics (LG) reports that it has sold more than 10 million LTE smartphones worldwide, a result of the company’s aggressive push into 4G markets with a combination of the best hardware and advanced 4G LTE technologies.

“Aggressive pushing forward with 4G LTE technology allows LG satisfy the needs of consumers and is a huge factor in our growing success in global LTE smartphone sales,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of the LG Mobile Communications Company. “Having established ourselves as a major industry player, we will continue to expand our footprint in the global LTE market with a wider range of differentiated, high quality LTE smartphones.”

LG’s success in expanding its presence in this segment is a result of its early entry into the LTE market and its leadership in LTE research and development. Last year, LG launched popular LTE smartphones in significant markets such as the United States, Japan, Germany and South Korea. In recent weeks, the company began a global rollout of its LG Optimus G in an additional 50 countries.

According to Strategic Analytics, global shipments of LTE smartphones are expected to drastically increase to 275 million units this year. LG is aiming to double its LTE smartphone penetration this year, expanding its presence in both established and emerging markets with a variety of devices. New for 2013, LG’s Optimus F series will deliver a high-speed experience to users transitioning from 3G to 4G LTE networks in countries around the world.

MWC2013:Altar introduces Single Mode LTE NVidia Tegra 3 tablet reference platform.

2013-02-26T11:45:00.001-08:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

MWC2013:Altar introduces Single Mode LTE NVidia Tegra 3 tablet reference platform.

Altair Semiconductor (http://www.altair-semi.com), the world's leading developer of high-performance, single-mode LTE chipsets, today announced that its chipset has been pre-integrated on the NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 tablet reference platform. The platform has been made available to Altair and NVIDIA customers as a reference for the development of single-mode LTE tablets, offering manufacturers a mature, high-performance and cost-effective solution.

Altair's Verizon-Certified FourGee-3100/6202 chipset offers single-mode LTE connectivity on both FDD and TDD variants across all 3GPP bands globally.

"As the industry continues its unabated move towards wide-scale adoption of 4G only devices, manufacturers are on the lookout for innovative LTE solutions to differentiate their product offering," said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing at Altair Semiconductor. "We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with NVIDIA and to bringing the 4G user experience to consumers around the world."

The explosion of data-centric devices such as mobile hotspots, Wi-Fi routers, USB dongles and M2M applications, combined with the massive expansion of 4G global coverage to the point of 3G parity, is driving strong carrier adoption of LTE powered devices which do not include 3G functionality. The combination of 3G's high cost, driven by extra silicon and heavy IP royalty toll, with narrow-band user experience, provides strong motivation to carriers and consumers alike to adopt LTE-only devices.

"By teaming Tegra 3 with Altair's LTE chipset, we can offer customers one of the most advanced solutions for LTE mobile devices," said Glenn Schuster, Director of Technical Marketing at NVIDIA. "We're looking forward to bringing more differentiated, LTE-enabled products to market."

About Altair Semiconductor

Altair Semiconductor is the world's leading developer of high performance, single-mode LTE semiconductors. Altair's chipsets can be found in approximately 50 end-user devices - ranging from USB dongles to smartphones - built by its more than 20 customers across North America, Europe, China, India and Taiwan - making it one of the only TDD/FDD LTE chipset manufacturers in the world with commercially available products. Altair's comprehensive product portfolio includes baseband processors, multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD and TDD bands, and a range of reference hardware and product level protocol stack software. Based on a novel, proprietary Software Defined Radio (SDR) processor, codenamed "O[2]P™", Altair's products are the smallest and most highly power optimized in the industry, offering an unmatched combination of flexibility and performance. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi

Media Contact:

Finn Partners Israel for Altair Semiconductor

Matthew Krieger

+972-544-676-950

matthew@finnpartners.co.il

SOURCE Altair Semiconductor

MWC2013: Google Chooses Banjo App to Unveil Google+ Integration.

2013-02-26T11:33:00.002-08:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

MWC2013: Google Chooses Banjo App to Unveil Google+ Integration

New features showcase app's commitment to cross network discovery

Banjo, the most versatile cross platform content discovery app introduces the latest addition to its real time roster. Google has partnered with Banjo to rollout and showcase them as one of their first mobile integrations of Google+ Sign-in.

"Integrating Google+ Sign-in with Banjo was seamless," said Damien Patton, Banjo Founder and CEO. "We worked with Google to push the envelope for what our Banjo audience can now do with the Google+ integration. We are also thrilled with Google's direct app install feature from the web. One of the hardest things for any mobile company is app discovery and this is a developer's dream."

By integrating Google+ and their ecosystem, Banjo creates a more interactive and real time social experience for millions of users around the world. Can't make the Super Bowl, World Cup, The Oscars, or Mardi Gras in person this Year? Experience it all on Banjo, the simplest, fastest, and most fun way to discover and share places & experiences around the world as they happen.

New Google+ Sign-In Features Include

The same level of security and privacy protection users have come to expect from Google
Interactive postings that deep link directly back into the application. Users can share real time content from an actual place or event.
Over the Air Install function allows Android users to download Banjo directly onto their device without having to access an app store.
Google+ Sign-in integration gives Banjo users additional login and functionality across Banjo's Android, iOS and web products.

About Banjo

Banjo provides real time content discovery by location across multiple social networks. From a mobile device, Banjo brings the experience of being anywhere in the world through the eyes of the people who are there. Banjo is available for free on Android, iOS and tablet in 14 languages. Learn more at http://ban.jo

SOURCE Banjo

MWC 2013: Streetline Named Best Mobile Innovation for 'Smart Cities' for Parker.

2013-02-26T11:23:00.002-08:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

MWC 2013: Streetline Named Best Mobile Innovation for 'Smart Cities' for Parker.

Streetline, Inc., a leading global provider of smart parking solutions for cities, universities, and private operators, today announced that the company's real-time parking guidance app Parker™ by Streetline was named 2013 Best Mobile Innovation for 'Smart Cities.' Winners of the 2013 Global Mobile Awards were announced today at the Mobile World Congress being held this week in Barcelona: http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/

Parker by Streetline makes finding and paying for parking easy. With the app, consumers can quickly view available parking options based on pricing, location, and/or real-time availability. When driving, the app is hands free for easy operation; it features voice guidance to provide an audible cue when available parking is nearby, and drivers may also place their smartphones on a car dashmount just as they would with a GPS system.

Real-time availability is provided via the company's patented smart parking platform that detects the presence of a car through a network of ultra-low power wireless sensors, as well as other sensing devices.

Telefonica and Streetline announced in last November that they will be jointly marketing and selling telematics-enabled smart parking services that allow cities to optimize parking management, while delivering higher quality of life to their citizens by reducing car traffic. Streetline will provide smart parking services, applications, and technical support, while Telefonica will contribute with its m2m platforms, financial services, commercial network, including pre- and post-sales support, and customer care. Everything will be deployed over the best in class global networks of Telefonica.

The Global Mobile Awards, which recognize excellence and innovation within the mobile communications industry, were presented today at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. To select the winners for the 2013 awards, more than 160 independent analysts, journalists, academics and subject matter experts throughout the world participated in the judging process.

"Over 30 locations worldwide are using sensor-enabled data through Parker by Streetline to guide drivers to open parking spaces and reduce negative societal impacts from circling the block in search of a spot, including traffic and emissions," said Zia Yusuf, president & CEO of Streetline. "We would like to thank the Global Mobile Award judges for this recognition. It is a tremendous honor to receive this prestigious award."

Parking Reinvented

Streetline's patented smart parking platform detects the presence of a car through a network of ultra-low power wireless sensors located in individual parking spaces. Data from these sensors, or from counting equipment installed in parking garages and lots, is then made available in real time via various cloud-based applications, such as Parker™, the leading mobile app for consumers, and – soon – in-car navigation systems. Earlier this year, Streetline introduced ParkerMap™, an embeddable widget that allows merchants, universities, cities, and parking providers to easily showcase nearby parking options via any website.

In addition to real-time data, Streetline also integrates garage data for over 23,000 locations.

To download the free consumer guidance app Parker by Streetline please visit: www.theparkerapp.com

For a full list of this year's Global Mobile Award recipients, the official press release can be found here: http://www.globalmobileawards.com/press-media/gsma-announces-winners-of-the-2013-global-mobile-awards

To download the free guidance app Parker by Streetline please visit: www.theparkerapp.com.

About Streetline, Inc.

Streetline's mission is to make smart cities a reality through the use of sensor-enabled mobile and web applications. Streetline's pioneering technology makes the parking experience for consumers easier, while making cities and university campuses more efficient.

Streetline is a privately held company headquartered in Foster City, CA with smart parking deployments in Germany, the U.K., and across the United States including California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The company was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Companies in Transportation, as well as IBM Global Entrepreneur of the Year. Streetline was named Best Mobile Innovation for 'Smart Cities' for Parker at the 2013 Mobile World Congress.

SOURCE Streetline, Inc.

LG Electronics Inc. has acquired the webOS operating system technology from HP.

2013-02-25T11:45:00.002-08:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

LG Electronics Inc. has acquired the webOS operating system technology from HP.

LG was working with HP webOS Open in smart TVs for several months that was Oct 24th Gram working with LG on an Open webOS TV | webOS Nation plus 4 months until now. Something BIG is LG cooking.

Finally CES 2014 will be the show time for webOS Open. I don't think it will be for Smarts TV only. webOS with all patents is a HUGE buy and to recover that investement in a short time.LG has to come with several options as soon as possible.

However here the full Press Release:

LG to License HP IP, Integrate webOS Technology into Next-Generation Devices

SEOUL, Korea, and PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 25, 2013 ㅡ LG Electronics Inc. has acquired the webOS operating system technology from HP, the companies announced today.

To support its next-generation Smart TV technology, LG has entered into a definitive agreement with HP to acquire the source code, associated documentation, engineering talent and related websites associated with webOS. As part of the transaction, LG also will receive licenses under HP’s intellectual property (IP) for use with its webOS products, including patents acquired from Palm covering fundamental operating system and user interface technologies now in broad use across the industry.

Today’s announcement paves the way for continued innovation on the webOS platform and on LG’s roadmap of innovative solutions for many years to come, while allowing HP to focus its resources on strategic business opportunities such as cloud computing.

“This groundbreaking development demonstrates LG’s commitment to investing in talent and research in Silicon Valley, one of the world’s innovation hotbeds. It creates a new path for LG to offer an intuitive user experience and Internet services across a range of consumer electronics devices,” said Skott Ahn, president and chief technology officer, LG Electronics Inc. “The open and transparent webOS technology offers a compelling user experience that, when combined with our own technology, will pave the way for future innovations using the latest Web technologies.”

Ahn explained that LG Electronics’ investment in webOS technology and its acquisition of the innovation team’s R&D capabilities are expected to extend LG’s leadership in bringing Internet services directly to consumer electronics devices. “Integrated with LG, this team will be the heart and soul of the new LG Silicon Valley Lab, focused on bringing innovative technology solutions to market through the most popular platforms for sharing and consuming content and experiences,” he said. With the transaction, LG will add the Sunnyvale and San Francisco sites to its global R&D locations, in addition to its existing U.S. sites in San Jose and Chicago.

Also under the agreement:

- LG will assume stewardship of the open source projects of Open WebOS and Enyo.
- HP will retain ownership of all of Palm’s cloud computing assets, including source code, talent, infrastructure and contracts.
- HP will continue to support Palm users.

“WebOS and its associated community deliver market leading platforms for the next generation of connected devices. We are constantly looking for opportunities to accelerate the delivery of this platform from the community,” said Bill Veghte, HP’s chief operating officer. “LG’s track record of innovation and broad distribution provides this opportunity, while enabling HP to accelerate our Cloud efforts. In particular, with the cloud assets that will remain with HP, we will focus on delivering innovative solutions that will enable our enterprise customers to mobilize their workforce.”

HP and LG do not expect this transaction to have a material impact on either company’s financial statements. Terms were not disclosed.

MWC2013: HP Unveils Android Consumer Tablet, the Slate 7.

2013-02-25T08:01:00.003-08:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

MWC2013 :HP Unveils Android Consumer Tablet, the Slate 7.

Experience amazing.

Starting at

$169^.00

Carry your world in the palm of your hand. Think smaller with the HP Slate 7 featuring Android 4.1. Keep your photos, documents, music, games, and apps with you every step of the day. And, access and manage it all on the go¹ with a fully-featured, 7-inch diagonal tablet that brings everything down to size --including price.

Press Release:

HP today announced the HP Slate⁷, an affordable Android Jelly Bean consumer tablet that provides customers with easy access to Google Mobile services.

With a 7-inch diagonal screen and weighing 13 ounces, the HP Slate⁷ is an ideal trusted personal companion, featuring a stainless-steel frame and soft black paint in gray or red on the back. It also is the industry's first tablet to offer embedded Beats Audio, for the best-sounding, richest audio experience available on a tablet.

The HP Slate⁷ delivers the Google experience with services like Google Now, Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive and Google+ Hangouts for multiperson video chat as well as access to apps and digital content through Google Play.⁽¹⁾

"To address the growing interest in tablets among consumers and businesses alike, HP will offer a range of form factors and leverage an array of operating systems," said Alberto Torres, senior vice president, Mobility Global Business Unit, HP. "Our new HP Slate⁷ on Android represents a compelling entry point for consumer tablets, while our ground-breaking, business-ready HP ElitePad on Windows® 8 is ideal for enterprises and governments. Both deliver the service and support people expect from HP."

The HP Slate⁷ joins the recently introduced HP Chromebook as part of HP's push to offer access to the Google experience.

HP's tablet offerings reside in the company's newly formed Mobility Global Business Unit, established in September 2012 with the hiring of Torres. Torres joined HP from Nokia, where he was executive vice president and oversaw the MeeGo products and platform.

HP Slate⁷ makes computing easy while on the go

Powered by an ARM Dual Core Cortex-A9 1.6 GHz processor, the HP Slate⁷ is fast and responsive. Integrated wireless allows customers to access email, the internet and key applications, while the High-aperture-ratio Field Fringe Switching (HFFS) panel offers wide viewing angles that provide easy viewing of documents, games, photos and videos—even in outdoor lighting conditions.

The HP Slate⁷ includes a 3-megapixel camera on the back and a VGA camera on the front for chatting, videos and photos.

With the HP ePrint ⁽²⁾ application, customers can easily print while at home or on the go, and the exclusive native printing capability enables customers to print directly from most applications. A micro USB port allows customers to easily transfer files, and a suite of applications from HP spans exclusive games to productivity tools.

HP will provide an array of simple and easy-to-access support tools and resources to help customers take full advantage of all of the features the HP Slate⁷ has to offer. In addition to extensive phone and online support offerings included with the HP Slate⁷, HP is offering customers the opportunity to add to the standard product limited warranty with its HP Care Pack services. HP Slate⁷ customers will have the option to protect their investment with a two-year HP Care Pack for $29 or a two-year HP Care Pack with Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) for $49.⁽³⁾

Pricing and availability⁽³⁾

The HP Slate⁷ is expected to be available in the United States in April with a starting price of $169.

Additional information about the HP Slate⁷ is available at www.hp.com/slate and The Next Bench.

⁽¹⁾ Internet service required and not included.

⁽²⁾ Requires an internet connection to HP web-enabled printer and HP ePrint account registration. (A list of eligible printers, supported documents and image types and other HP ePrint details is available at www.hp.com/go/eprintcenter.) Mobile devices require internet connection and email capability. May require wireless access point. Separately purchased data plans or usage fees may apply. Print times and connection speeds may vary.

^{⁽³⁾ Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.}

Media contacts

Sheila Watson, HP

sheila.watson@hp.com

About HP

MWC2013: Huawei Reveals the World’s Fastest 4G LTE Smartphone.

2013-02-25T07:52:00.002-08:00

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

MWC2013: Huawei Reveals the World’s Fastest 4G LTE Smartphone.

HUAWEI Ascend P2 breaks all records with its 150 Mbps download speed.

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today introduced the HUAWEI Ascend P2, the world’s fastest smartphone, at the 2013 Mobile World Congress (MWC).

The Ascend P2 features a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and LTE Cat 4 providing an

ultrafast web experience with download speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Continuing the

fashion legacy of the Ascend P-series, it is only 8.4mm slim with an infinity edge 4.7-inch

IPS HD in-cell touch display with second-generation Corning® Gorilla® Glass, and will be

available in black and white.

“Ascend P2 is the perfect combination of elegance and power, and further proof that

there’s no need to compromise when desiring a perfect smartphone. It is evidence of the

outstanding smartphone experiences and great technology that we are committed to

bringing to consumers globally,” said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business

Group.

The HUAWEI Ascend P2 will be on sale in France through Orange in June 2013.

“We’re pleased to be working with Huawei again to enable our customers to have easier

and faster access to all their favorite content,” said Yves Maitre, Senior Vice President,

Mobile Multimedia & Devices, Orange. “We are impressed by the design and look forward

to putting the Ascend P2 into the hands of consumers as soon as possible.”

“The technological capabilities of the HUAWEI Ascend P2 will enable our customers to

have the fastest access to all their content, with speeds up to 150 Mbps on our brand

new 4G network,” said Florence Paour, Device Marketing Director, Orange France.

The HUAWEI Ascend P2 runs on the Android 4.1 operating system, with Huawei’s own

Emotion UI 1.5. Powered by a 2420 mAh battery and 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, the

Ascend P2 downloads HD movies in minutes, and loads online videos, web pages, songs

or e-Books in seconds. Huawei’s proprietary ‘swift sharing’ supports uploads and

downloads two to three times faster than other smartphones in a Wi-Fi environment.

With its NFC module*, Ascend P2 enables e-payments and can act as an electronic ticket.

Huawei's unique Quick Power Control (QPC) and Automated Discontinuous Reception

(ADRX) power-saving technologies, reduces power consumption by 30% and charging

time by more than 25% compared to other smartphones.

Continuing the fashion focus of Huawei’s Ascend P smartphones, HUAWEI Ascend P2

evokes the image of an infinity pool with its seamless, elegant design and curvy contours.

Using in-cell technology, its LCD 4.7-inch IPS HD touchscreen is an impressive 8.4mm

slim. Its ‘magic touch’ feature provides enhanced screen responsiveness even with

gloves, and instant keyword translation and Wikipedia searches can now be done on a

single window with ‘smart reading’. The screen also calibrates its brightness

automatically under any light conditions, allowing users to perform any function, under

any light.

The HUAWEI Ascend P2 provides optimal photo and video features including a 13 MP BSI

rear-facing camera with HDR, and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera to support self-portrait

and video shooting. A dedicated camera key on the side of the phone also allows instant

access to picture taking, click once for the camera to be activated and another time to

take the shot. With Huawei’s advanced camera algorithm, high-definition images can be

captured even in backlit conditions. Auto adjustment modes further enable Ascend P2 to

produce photos that rival professional cameras.

The Huawei Emotion UI*, available on the Ascend P2 is easy to use and customize. The

UniHome function combines home panels with the main menu, while Huawei’s patent pending

functions you need in a single, customizable widget. Emotion UI is also pre-installed with

a smartphone housekeeper function to support real-time data traffic tracking, automatic

blacklisting and blocking, periodical system cleaning, and spontaneous exiting of idle

programs and cache cleanup, in addition to anti-virus, energy saving, privacy protection,

software management, and more.

The Ascend P2 will also be available globally around the second quarter of 2013.

*This function is available in selected markets only.

About Huawei Device

As at the end of 2012, Huawei’s products and services are deployed in over 140

countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population. Huawei has also set up

more than 20 R&D centers around the world in countries such as the United States,

Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. Consumer business is one of Huawei’s three

business groups offering a range of products that include mobile phones, mobile

broadband devices, home devices, clouds, and consumer chipsets. With more than 20

years of rich business expertise in the information and communications technology (ICT)

sector, an extensive global network, vast global business operations and partners,

Huawei Consumer Business Group, through Huawei Device, is dedicated to bringing the

latest technology to consumers, offering a world of possibilities and creating

extraordinary experiences for people everywhere.

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MWC 2013: AT4 wireless designated Global Mobile Testing Laboratory by Telefonica.

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WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

MWC2013:AT4 wireless designated Global Mobile Testing Laboratory by Telefonica

Spain–February, 25^th, 2013 - AT4 wireless, leading Wireless and Mobile Testing and Certification Laboratory, has been designated by Telefonica as its Global Mobile Testing Laboratory.

Telefonica has selected AT4 wireless as its Global Mobile Testing Laboratory. With this designation AT4 wireless will test any mobile device (handsets and modems among others) selected by Telefonica Operations in Latin America and Europe.

AT4 wireless started this homologation testing for Telefonica in 2011 in Latin America. This process has been very successful as confirmed by both Telefonica and the device manufacturers; and in 2012 the other Telefonica Operations have also selected AT4 wireless as Telefonica Global Testing House.

“We are proud of this designation, and believe we are adding value to both Telefonica and the mobile device manufacturers. We are ready to help Telefonica with the evolution of the mobile technologies and the improvement of the test strategy, quality and time-to-market”, said Luis Fernando Martinez, General Director at AT4 wireless.

About AT4 wireless

AT4 wireless is a leading network of testing laboratories offering world-class services for carrier device acceptance, performance, conformance, regulatory, field, functional and interoperability testing as well as worldwide compliance and type approval consulting in over 200 countries.

AT4 wireless offers testing, consultancy, development and training services to a wide range of industries as telecommunications, automotive, health, consumer electronics and security around wireless and cellular technologies.

AT4 wireless offers one-stop testing and compliance services to the telecommunications industry, ensuring an efficient access to the global markets.

AT4 wireless was founded in 1991, has more than 240 employees worldwide and supports customers globally with headquarters in Malaga, Spain, and testing laboratories in the United States, Taiwan and

Chile

For further information, please contact:

Belén García

Corporate Marketing Manager

Tel.: +34952619309

Email: bgarcia@at4wireless.com

at4wireless.com