Tokyo - Yotaro, a robotic baby simulator is equipped with 'tears', created by the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Baby robot is made for those who want to learn to be parents.
Yotaro comes with an interactive display depicting the face of a baby. Baby robot can respond to some stimuli such as touch, then he showed his face through the 'face' made that can be seen with the help of a projector in the back.
Also, can Yotaro tears on the face of these two dimensions. This is possible because the robot is also connected with the water tank.
Robot is design to prepare the parents as they will face a real child. DetikINET of DesignBoom launched on Monday (21/12/2009), Yotaro was judged more interactive than the usual dolls stimulation is also used for training, but this robot still requires improvement to his form looks more like a baby
Jakarta - If the current wireless technology is the most 'prestigious' is 3G, in 2010 it may have changed. What will emerge, Wimax or LTE?
Judging service owned wireless telecommunications operator, currently 3G-based services - and the result was an increase from - still the flagship product of a 'prestigious'. Just look at each other a few operators who claim their network capabilities.
Now, entering 2010, if the 3G is still going to be a belle? Yet another technological successor to 3G is starting to sound repercussions, especially Wimax and LTE.
Mochammad Irzan, Senior Technical Consultant, Juniper Networks, while talking to some media in the Gran Melia, Jakarta, admitted pending WiMAX-based service provider to appear in 2010. After all, he said, had pocketed some of the licenses from the government.
Irzan said, WiMAX can be used for two things: first as a direct connection to the end user and the second as a back haul connections that use the service.
"If sold directly to users, which I want to see is what price they offer. If you can more cheaply than they are now, it could crowded," he said.
If any will come to the end customer, Wimax providers need to consider competitors which is actually a veteran players, mobile telecommunications operators.
On the other hand, WiMAX can be used as a backhaul to support the existing mobile operators. Substantial capacity enable WiMAX used for this purpose. Especially since the wireless network capabilities that mobile operators is limited by frequency.
Well, how about the Long Term Evolution (LTE). The technology was mentioned as a successor to 3G, 4G alias, according Irzan still not going to come to Indonesia in 2010.
"LTE in Indonesian mash 2 or 3 years. Operator in the country we still wait and see," Irzan explicitly.
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Sharp launches the new slim notebook on Tuesday (4 / 9). Since entering the U.S. market in June, the Sharp has launched two notebooks anyarnya.
Newest notebook called PC-UM10, have a heavy 2.89 pounds and 0.65 X11 dimension, 1x9, 1 inch. Just saw thick 0.65 inches, the PC-UM10 is thin and lean. Uniquely, the board will kibornya coincided with the opening screen displays. If the screen is closed the board close the kibornya come back too. This brand-new notebook prices around U.S. $ 1999 and immediately available at the end of this month.
Closing notebook coated by magnesium and is equipped with an Intel Pentium III 600MHz, 128MB memory and 20GB of hard drive. Batteries could turn this notebook during the 9 hours of operation. Also has an active matrix display measuring 12.1 inches. High resolution of 1024x768 pixels and can display 16 million colors.
Sharp will also add wireless networking technology on the new notebook. Previously, Sharp successful mempopularkan slim notebook range in the domestic market. They hoped to achieve the same success in Uncle Sam's country.
Want to know more details about the PC-UM10, just click: www.sharp.com
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Microsoft launched a preview program for the Microsoft Office Web Apps, the first step of a long road for general release web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
From now on a limited number of invitations to consumers will be able to try this application, an application designed to compete with Google Apps and other online software. Invitation received from the services of Microsoft Windows Live SkyDrive.
Microsoft released a formal application in July at Worldwide Partner Conference in New Orleans. At that time, Microsoft said that this software will enter the stage of a preview in September, a beta phase at the end of the year, and will generally be used at the beginning of 2010.
"Preview the beginning of the program is designed to gather feedback from consumers to its official release. After this stage, we (Microsoft) will continue to develop Office Web Apps, providing the beta stage and officially release it next year, and regularly developed this service based on responses from the users, "said Michael Schultz, Marketing Director of Microsoft's Office Services, in a question & answer on the Microsoft website.
Microsoft says customers can try out the beta version of this application at Microsoft/office2010.
Not included in the preview is OneNote Web App, which will be available in the next stage, according to Microsoft. The next version will integrate with Microsoft Office 2010 software for desktop computers.
After the official release next year, Office Web Apps will be offered in three ways: to users of Windows Live, the Microsoft Office 2010 users desktop, and through Microsoft Online Services.
Microsoft intends to create an Office Web Apps available for PC and Mac and supports IE, Firefox, and Safari.
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The idea of owning a house with the sun as an energy source was very interesting.
Unfortunately, the design of solar heating systems are now less
attractive market tastes. But you can try pretty energy efficient home
OM Solar artificial. Want to try?
OM Solar, a company from Japan, is trying to market extended
by launching a solar heating system that can be combined
with any home design. The company has successfully sold 20 thousand
units of their products in Japan. Recently, they build a store in
Sausalito, California. According to Peter Miles from the OM Solar, this year
there are at least six homes in the U.S. will take advantage of these products.
How does it work? During the summer, the system is warmed
interior of the house, floors, and water. Roof panels of glass allows the sun
warms the air in the air channels under the
surface of the roof. Warm air temperature increases and some later
channeled to heat a hot water tank.
Then the hot air flow is channeled into a room made of
concrete below the ground floor. Concrete absorbs some heat
during the day and release it at night. Warm air is released
infiltrate into the ground and warm the room above it.
In the summer, this system of warm air breathed out after
warm air is used to heat water. This system also
absorbs heat in the room and channel it in the opposite direction
with the flow that occurred in the winter.
Then at night, this system stream of warm air into the concrete at
under the floor and the air is cooled before entering the space above
floor. You also have the option to add photovoltaic panels
which generate electricity.
To install this system at home, you only need to pay
extra for 8 to 15% of it should be. However, according to Miles,
This system allows you to save expenses for the cost of energy
for 40 to 75%.
Want to know more? Please click : www.omsolar.com
Source: Astaga
A study conducted on the use of netbook. Result, there are 9 positions using a painful netbook and 1 positions of the most delicious. Anything?
A professor at Savannah College of Art & Design (Scad), Dave Malouf, disclose the results of a research series sponsored by Freescale Semiconductor.
The sponsor is the manufacturer of ARM-based processor is one of them to compete with Intel Atom. Therefore, in a study sponsored by Freescale, the students examine the design and use of the netbook.
One result, as quoted from Core77, Friday (18/12/2009), is a netbooks use position most comfortable.
But other than the most comfortable position, aka wuenak position, there are 9 positions that cause pain. Here are the 10 positions studied the use of netbooks:
Pain Position:
1. Netbook used on the bed. User sitting position supported by pillows with. Netbook is above the abdomen / pelvis, legs crossed each other. This position will make the pain in his wrists and eyes.
2. Still in bed, this time Netbook used on his stomach with his head propped on her back and a pillow. The result, neck and wrists would be a victim.
3. While on his stomach on the bed or other soft surface. Netbook in place on the bed and touched with the hand resting on his elbows. This will 'sacrifice' wrists and shoulders.
4. Position is also not comfortable using the Netbook on the lap of the cross-legged position. Back of the neck and wrists will also be stiff in this position.
5. Next is the position of 'sitting at the bar'. Users sit on a chair with Netbook on the table a little higher than the position of the thigh. As a result, wrist and shoulder would hurt.
6. Variations of 'cross-legged on the mat', is to put in front Netbook users, not in her lap. Access hands free to do so much, but the lower back and wrists will affected.
7. Using Netbook, sitting also at risk of pain if Netbook placed on the lap. Part of the user's neck which will feel 'it pahit' this position.
8. Standing position can also be done on the Netbook. For example by putting them on a table or other surface. But it will attack the neck, eye and wrist as well.
9. Emergency position by holding Netbook in one hand and use it while standing will also produce pain. Especially, in supporting the wrist and shoulder Netbook.
The most comfortable position:
1. Well, in the study, revealed that the most comfortable position to use Netbook is on the bed. Here's how: Lay your body on the bed, prop the back of the head and shoulders with a pillow. Put Netbook on the lap with a bent leg position to raise the display to eye level.
Is the position most comfortable? Try it for yourself.
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The first commercial 4G service has been launched by TeliaSonera and Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden. Commercial launch took place earlier than planned. Of course you're curious, if the first commercial service in the world are successfully deliver fast Internet service for its customers? What equipment should be used by customers to get the 4G or regular connections known as Long Term Evolution (LTE)?
TeliaSonera customers who want to take advantage of 4G network connection can use the modem made Samsung. Samsung Tools Dongle is given a name or GT-B3710. By using such a modem, customers can download at speeds up to 100Mbps. The speed is claimed to ten times faster than the Turbo 3G service. This modem has a frequency range support LTE in 2.6GHz. Samsung announced that they will update the modem version of an existing order to be able to work "backwards" so that the modem can support HSDPA and EDGE.
While TeliaSonera use the results of the development of Ericsson, which is RBS6000. RBS6000 using an Evolved Packet Core network which is a solution bachkaul move. The solution is the successor SmartEdge 1200. LTE system they use based on 3GPP standards for radio technology Long Term Evolution and Evolved Packet Core technology.
The speed gained by the customer really does not achieve the promised maximum limit. They get a speed like this:
• Download speed: 42.78Mbit /
• Upload speed: 5.30Mbit / s.
• Ping: 37ms
Fast enough, right? Moreover, the speed is achieved using the Wireless Modem, not through the LAN cable. However, there is still a possibility if you are using LTE is still so small that it gained speed quickly.
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The development of the laptop world so rapidly. Even in can be reached by many people. New brands that quickly sprung up and offer the opportunity to choose a lot more. Each notebook is offered with a variety of advantages and features of its own. When you buy one, of course natural that you will become confused. Here are the ten best laptops you should consider if you want to have a multi-functional objects, and may meet your needs and style.
1. Lenovo ThinkPad T400
T400 is a middle-of notebook Lenovo ThinkPad family and is the best notebook on the market today. T Series is a combination of solid value, performance, and convenience. This 14.1-inch notebook is thinner than Lenovo's SL series and the series R. T400 weighs 5.1 pounds, thin and light, but combined with great energy. This 14.1-inch screen has a resolution of 1440 × 900, which is better than most notebooks out there. Has Intel Core 2 Duo.
2. Acer Aspire One;
This is the best netbook enough for all types of securities less than $ 400. Where a second-generation netbooks are competing with the price of laptops, Acer Aspire One can survive with $ 379 price, without cutting or design features. For a small notebook, the Aspire one has a great power savings. With the Intel Atom, offers good performance for simple tasks. Design of portable Internet devices has received the award, the Japan Good Design Award, one of the leading design awards.
3. Apple 13 "MacBook Pro:
MacBook, one of the best notebook Apple's, has experienced substantial cuts last year and Apple has been doing our best to replace those cut. Series MacBook has an aluminum material, glass LED screen, and trackpads multitouch. To enter the series Pro, MacBook features such as FireWire ports, an SD card slot, the keyboard is lit, and the battery duration is longer than the previous types.
4. HP Pavilion tx2500z:
HP Pavilion tx2500z is an ideal notebook for students. Enough to the main notebook and offers flexibility at reasonable prices. tx2500z has a design and features similar to its predecessor, tx2000.
5. Dell Studio 15:
Dell Studio 15 notebook perfectly illustrates multimedia and mobility. This Studio Series, worth $ 1,250, a 15-inch display, has the same design with the XPS series but the studio system worth $ 300 more expensive than the XPS. Despite having the same shape, the notebook is 25 percent thinner and heavier than the XPS, with plastic rather than metal.
6. Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 Tablet PC:
Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 is a laptop that has a common standard with the optical drive, like its predecessor, the LifeBook T4220. Fujitsu posted a 13.3 inches screen. Lifebook also updated in order to maximize the benefits of Intel Centrino 2 technology.
7. Toshiba Portege M700:
Portege M700 offers a smooth transition from notebook to TabletPC. With Intel Centrino processor technology and supports wireless Pro 802. 11a/g/n, M700 is very productive. M700 has a 12.1-inch widescreen with LED display with pen support, touch screen, and graphics to penyesuain inside and outside the room.
8. Dell Mini 9:
Nothing new on the Dell Inspiron Mini 9, but this is a good example to form a mini notebook, without reducing the possibility of purchase. Inspiron Mini 9 has a 8.9 inch wide screen and use Win XP or Ubuntu Linux.
9. Sony VAIO CS:
Sony VAIO CS offers a combination of strength with a variety of color patterns; colors designed to match with the character. CS series features a 2.80Ghz Intel CoreTM 2 Duo, Windows Vista Ultimate or another edition, 14.1-inch LCD screen, 320GB hard drive, and 4GB RAM. Term battery for 4 hour and weighs 5.7 lbs.
10. Fujitsu LifeBook T2020:
Has features similar to its predecessor, T2010. The difference lies in the 12.1-inch screen with 1280 × 800 pixels. Has a swivel screen and a touch screen.
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For some people, especially the women, shopping is a very pleasant thing. Especially if you're hunting a discount in the shopping center, it felt like to participate and buy up the goods sold there. But of course the event would be boring if you shop alone without some company. It took a friend shopping ready to accompany you picking what you want to spend?
Robovie Robot seems ready to do it gladly for you. This robot is not the first prototype, but already the second prototype is now being developed at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) in Japan. For a while this robot will work as an assistant in the supermarket your shopping Apita-Seikadai in Kyoto until March 2010.
This robot can wirelessly receive the list of goods that you want to spend. Besides this humanoid robot will bring a shopping cart and be able to make recommendations on the items you would now need to spend.
In the experiment stage, the robot looks are serving 67-year-old woman around the shopping center while carrying shopping baskets. Robovie told the elderly woman that the fruit in my shopping cart that was carrying at the time was very delicious, the woman agreed. Furthermore these robots are advised women to buy a leaf salad.
ATR Robovie besutan robot has been developed in several different machines. Much has now been used as a monitor to detect a crowd of people who are lost, while some were sold for the form of miniature collectors who want to collect this humanoid robot.
Intrigued by this Robovie robot action, please peep the video below:
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If you have a phone with Bluetooth feature, certainly was not new to hear the name. With Bluetooth lets you send files or conduct an internet connection without the need cord. Very easy and not ribet certainly not?
The latest version has Bluetooth now comes to meet the demands of wireless technology, which reportedly targeted the low-energy applications in the areas of health, fitness and shopping center security. Of course with the appendage is energy efficient now being intensively conducted so that the technology not only offers the sophistication, but also did not drain the existing energy. No other mission is to create something environmentally friendly.
Bluetooth Special Interest Group has announced that it has adopted the Bluetooth Core Specification 4.0. Bluetooth 4.0 speeds are reportedly not far from the 3.0 version which was just beginning to be used intensively for about 10 months ago, but both versions are planned to be used in different things.
Bluetooth SIG chief Michael Foley argues, "plans energy-efficient Bluetooth is used for new products that already meet the requirement, this is an important step towards our goal enables new markets with Bluetooth wireless technology." It is still not clear to what kind of cases, but it seems this will lead us to new technologies later.
Major automakers have announced a remarkable generation of cars, Monday (21/12) and the application of the Sync system is designed in his Ford product, so the owner can enter Ford's USB modem directly into the car to activate the Wi-Fi signal, making broadband Internet that can accessible to all passengers. The car can turn Wi-Fi from all devices Wi-Fi facilities, ranging from smartphones to notebooks.
Ford said that the factory install Sync capability will be present at next year, and no additional hardware or subscribe to an existing broadband modem. System Sync Wi-Fi Ford include WPA2 security, to ensure that only people in the car can access Wi-Fi networks are. "The speed of this technology as fast as a USB modem. Sync With this system the user will definitely get a powerful technology in the future. "Said Doug VanDagens, director of Ford Connected Services Solutions Organization.
Designed by Ford and Microsoft, Ford Sync allows drivers to this call, play music, open maps, news and weather, are also looking for businesses and other information, and all using voice technology and changing text to voice (text-to-speech). Ford Sync technology this is not the first created to provide users access the Internet on-the-road. Previously there Autonet Mobile or Waav which makes a similar technology for Cadilac car.
If the PSP is used to play games, Sony is now adding a collection of hardware product with his PSP digital comic. With Wi-Fi connection, users can download digital comics from Marvel, Disney and others from the PlayStation Store via the PSP or the PSP website (us.playstationcomics.com / main.html). But, unfortunately, digital comics are only for certain countries only for the current and PSP owners need the latest PSP software to run at 6:20 of their PSP.
In the official PlayStation blog mentioned that the PlayStation Digital Comics service equipped with 550 comics from Marvel and Disney series including Spider Man and X-Men. Digital Comics PSP is in a range from $ 0.99 to $ 2.99. Comics PSP can be downloaded and saved to the PSP using Sony Media Software Go.
PSP users can use the Digital Comics Reader software to scan the title and features a pad autoflow PSP. Also the option for manual zoom and move the image through the panel. However, there is a problem in the use of the Digital Comics Reader software which the user can not remove the comic from the database software. Hopefully, Sony can update the software to fix that feature.
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