Ubuntu 10.10 Multi Touch

 

 

While some folks have panned the new Unity interface for netbooks in the latest release of Ubuntu Linux, there is one kind of nifty new feature included in Ubuntu 10.10 for netbooks and tablets: the new uTouch gesture support.
Unity includes a multitouch gesture library, which lets you perform actions like expanding and moving windows, launching multiple windows, and minimizing and maximizing windows. The framework supports up to 4 finger touch input.
Canonical has released a demo video showing just some of the new uTouch features included in Ubuntu 10.10′s Unity interface. You can check it out after the break.

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XWave for iPhone lets you read your own mind

 

 

The XWave can sense and detect human brainwaves, interpret them and connect it to everyday technology.

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new application for the iPhone, the XWave, lets you read your own mind via a headset clamped to your head and connected to the phone’s audio jack.

The plastic headband, which costs around $100, has a sensor that presses against the user’s forehead and communicates with a free XWave iPhone application that then shows your brain waves graphically on the iPhone screen. As you focus your mind on a task the graphics are changed — a ball may move higher for instance, or your state of relaxation may be indicated by changes in a pulsating color, which moves towards blue as you become more relaxed.

  

Brainwave detection is powered by an NeuroSky eSense dry sensor, which provides a brain-computer interface (BCI) to sense even faint electrical impulses in the brain and convert them to digital signals that are sent to the iPhone. Previous applications of the NeuroSky technology include computer games and toys. In XWave an algorithm is applied to the brain rhythms to convert them to graphical representations of attention and meditation values.


XWave enables you to manipulate a number of other iPhone graphical applications and objects in games using only your brain waves, providing your rating in attention or meditation is high enough. At present you cannot text or browse the web using XWave, but you can use the device to train your mind to relax and focus on command. The list of applications for the device is likely to grow rapidly. 

XWave, developed by PLX Devices, is meant to be used purely for entertainment, but the implications for the future are enormous, and may be particularly important for people who are disabled since they may be able to have much more control in their lives using their brain waves alone to control their phonse and potentially other applications. According to PLX, the headset device is also open for use with applications from other companies.

XWave iPhone app screen.

XWave is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Wireless versions are also available for WiFi and Bluetooth devices. The free XWave application is available for download via iTunes.

More information: XWave - http://www.plxwave.com/



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Android New Honeycomb 3.0

Honeycomb is an Android operating system. iOS is an Apple operating system. They are completely different beasts. Honeycomb is the much-anticipated new release of Android optimized for tablets.

Honeycomb is the next version of the Android platform, designed from the ground up for devices with larger screen sizes, particularly tablets. We’ve spent a lot of time refining the user experience in Honeycomb, and we’ve developed a brand new, truly virtual and holographic user interface. Many of Android’s existing features will really shine on Honeycomb: refined multi-tasking, elegant notifications, access to over 100,000 apps on Android Market, home screen customization with a new 3D experience and redesigned widgets that are richer and more interactive. We’ve also made some powerful upgrades to the web browser, including tabbed browsing, form auto-fill, syncing with your Google Chrome bookmarks, and incognito mode for private browsing.

Changes will include:

* Optimized tablet support with a new user interface
* Three dimensional desktop with redesigned widgets purportedly taken from BumpTop, the 3D desktop acquired by Google in 2010.
* Refined multi-tasking
* Google Maps 5 with 3D interactions and offline reliability
* Access to over 3 million Google eBooks
* Browser enhancements including tabbed web pages, form auto-fill, bookmark syncing, and private browsing
* Support for video chat using Google Talk



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Iphone 4 Specifications

 

Price

$199¹

16GB ² 

$2991

32GB ²

Display

• High-resolution Retina display
• 960-by-640 resolution
• 326 ppi
• Multi-Touch

Video Calling

FaceTime

Camera

• 5 megapixels
• LED flash
• Backside illumination sensor
• Autofocus
• Tap to focus

Front camera with VGA resolution

Video
Recording

• HD video recording
• Tap to focus while recording
• LED light

High
Technology

• Multi-Touch
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi³
• 7.2-Mbps HSDPA
• 5.8-Mbps HSUPA
• GPS
• Accelerometer
• Three-axis gyro
• Apple A4 chip
• Dual-mic noise suppression

Shared features

Multitasking

iPod

App Store

Maps + Compass

Accessibility

Folders

Safari

iTunes Store

Voice Control

Keyboard

Phone

Mail

Messages

Search

iBooks

Color

Battery life⁴

Talk time:
Up to 7 hours on 3G;
up to 14 hours on 2G
Standby time:
Up to 300 hours
Internet use:
Up to 6 hours on 3G;
up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
Audio playback:
Up to 40 hours
Video playback:
Up to 10 hours

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Windows 8

The first sight of Windows 8 might be just around the corner at 2011 International CES but some new rumors made their way to the public. According to WinSupersite, the Windows 8 will reportedly feature a new graphical user interface codenamed Mosh and a new application model codenamed Jupiter.
Windows 8 will include a new tile-based user interface that’s codenamed Mosh. Assuming this is true, I have to believe that this UI will be an alternative UI, and not a full replacement, or will appear only on low-end tablet-like devices aimed at the iPad. It sounds like something that will silence the critics who want the Windows Phone OS on a tablet.
Windows 8 will also include a new app model codenamed Jupiter that will target a new Windows Marketplace app store. The app store will provide access to new, Silverlight based “immersive” applications that are deployed as AppX packages (.appx). The Windows and Office teams are betting very heavily on this new app type, according to my source, and development has already begun using a beta version of Visual Studio 2012. These apps can be written in C#, Visual Basic, and even C++.

 Today is the era of information technology. We all are surrounded by the world of software. Software are available in different forms. Now online computer backup are catching the attention of the peoples. Many individual and companies are using online computer backup to protect their confidential data from loss or theft. It is also the best way to stay away your data from the eyes of hackers. Many companies are providing online backup solutions for you.

online backup software Benefits

One unique feature is the main reason why everyone is transferring their data to online sites or online backup software is its off site storage. This feature helps everyone on those locations where internet is connected with your computer. Online Backup Software is great in those situations where you don’t know where it is safer than your hard disk.

This process is so easy and reliable that you can just upload data through any online data backup service and it will build a wall against all those who want to reach it through illegal way. online data backup service works just like internet. It is available anytime even at that time when everyone is busy in their holiday shopping.

How to use online backup service

Software are compatible at any operating system whether you are using XP, Vista or going for windows 7 short keys. They are running with everyone. You don’t need to buy any new equipment or download some unknown heavy supporting software. Online Backup Software is always ready to install on your computer. Online Data Backup Service gives you its setup at that moment on which you paid it a price and will get it in minutes. No need to wait for hours and start protecting your data with this facility which is brought to you by the world of internet.

Why to use wide screen

Using wide screen LCD

Most of us are using wide screen LCD and TFT but they do not know what is the purpose of wide screen and ordinary screen. In this post I will tell you the benefit of using wide screen LCD.

If you are movies lover then wide screen LCD is best for you because when a movie is made they optimize the best visibility for wide screen like in cinema. Maybe you have noticed that when you are watching movie on ordinary screen movie shots are being cut from left and right side and sometimes you need to adjust the screen resolution. But a wide screen will automatically adjust the screen resolution for best performance.

If you are not into movies then wide screen is not for you because while browsing you need to scroll more as compared to ordinary monitor.

Google’s ‘Sponsored Links’ Renamed ‘Ads’

Google is progressing out a modify to its search ads on all English language domains, Search Engine Land reports. “Sponsored links” will now cleanly be known as “Ads.”
A Google representative said this will roll out to more languages in the future.
Here’s an old screenshot of a search for [golf shoes] that shows “Sponsored Links”:
And here’s a new screenshot with the same search, showing “Ads”:

The “Sponsored Links” name dates all the way back to the commencement of AdWords in October 2000.

Skype Update: Now Has Multitasking

As many of you know, Skype is a free VoIP service that allows you to make cheap international calls (computer to phone), and free text, video, and voice calls from computer to computer. Skype came out with an update in May to allow iPhone users to make calls via their 3G connection.
Now, it’s come out with another update that supports multitasking — the long awaited update!  Not only has it updated the multitasking, but also it’s taking advantage of the iPhone 4’s Retina Display, which makes it look a lot cleaner.

Personally, I’m really excited for the multitasking.  The only mic that I have is for my iPod touch because I can’t afford a mic for my computer.  When I want to make a Skype call, it always seems like I want to check my email, go on Facebook, etc.  And with the multitasking capability, I can.  Also, even when your iPhone/iPod touch is locked, you can still receive calls, and talk in one.

10 cool things you can do with a USB flash drive

Transporting your data is probably the most common use for a USB flash drive. But there’s a world of other things you can do with these handy pocket-size drives. Here are 10 ways you can use that USB flash drive to do more than just move data.

1: Run portable applications

In addition to storing your data, you can run portable applications from a USB flash drive. For example, OpenOffice, which is a complete office suite that includes a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation tool, drawing package, and database, is available as a portable application. Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird are also available as portable applications. When you combine the office suite with the ability to surf the Web and check email, you’ll be able to take your most vital computing applications with you wherever you go — right in your pocket.

If that’s not enough, you can choose other applications to install on your USB flash drive from PortableApps.com (Figure A). You can even install an entire prepackaged suite of applications that includes such things as an audio player, games, an antivirus utility, and a handy menu system.

Figure A

The PortableApps.com suite comes with a menu system to allow you to easily access your portable applications.

2: Boot an operating system

If you want to do more than just run your own applications, you might want to consider booting an entire operating system from your USB flash drive. You can boot either Windows or Linux from a USB flash drive; however, the process is not an exact science and you may be in for a technical adventure.

Fortunately, there are some guides you can follow. To learn how to boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive, see the article Creating a bootable USB flash drive for Windows XP. To learn how to boot a version of Linux from a USB flash drive, see the article Puppy Linux teaches an old dog new tricks.

3: Connect to a wireless network

If you have a wireless network, you can use the Wireless Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP or the Windows Connect Now (WCN) feature built into Vista to save wireless network configuration information to a USB flash drive. You can then use your drive to quickly and easily connect another computer or a WCN-compatible device, such as a router or printer, to your wireless network. To learn more about using the Wireless Network Setup Wizard, see the Help And Support Center, which is accessible from Windows XP’s Start menu. To learn more about using the Windows Connect Now feature, see Windows Help And Support, which is accessible from Windows Vista’s Start menu.

4: Create a password reset disk

A password reset disk can really come in handy if you forget the password to your user account on a Windows system that is not a part of a domain. If you find yourself in that situation, you can use the password reset disk to reset your password and quickly get back into your user account. In Windows Vista, you can use USB flash drive rather than a floppy disk as a password reset disk (Figure B). For details on how to do so, see the article Create a Vista password reset disk using a USB flash drive.

Figure B

You can use your USB flash drive as a password reset disk.

5: Boost performance

If you’re running Windows Vista, you can use a USB flash drive to speed up your system with the ReadyBoost technology. ReadyBoost can use the storage space on a USB Flash drive as an additional memory cache to aid the memory cache on your hard disk. And because flash memory is more responsive than a hard disk, with its physical moving parts, the memory cache provided by ReadyBoost can significantly improve system responsiveness.

Using ReadyBoost is easy. You just insert your USB flash drive into your Vista system and follow the onscreen prompts to configure and use ReadyBoost. If you want more details, check out the article How SuperFetch and ReadyBoost work together.

6: Manage it

If all you really want to do with your USB flash drive is transport data, and you’re running Windows XP, you can do so more efficiently with the Microsoft USB Flash Drive Manager (Figure C). Once you have installed this manager, you can easily copy files to and from your drive, back up and restore the entire flash drive to and from your hard disk, change the drive label, and even create an autorun.inf file to launch Drive Manager automatically when you plug in the drive. To learn more about and download the USB Flash Drive Manager visit the Microsoft TechNet Magazine site.

Figure C

The Microsoft USB Flash Drive Manager provides you with a host of features, such as drive backup.

7: Use it as an MP3 player

Would you like to be listening to music when you’re using a computer at the office, but you don’t have an MP3 player? If so, you can use a USB flash drive as an MP3 player along with Windows Media Player and a set of headphones. Just copy your MP3 files to your USB flash drive, plug it into your computer, and direct Windows Media Player to build a library of the songs on your drive. You can use all of Windows Media Player’s playback features, such as playlists and favorites, to easily customize your music listening experience. And best of all, you won’t have to worry about running low on battery power.

8: Password-protect it

If you use a USB flash drive to transport sensitive data that you would prefer to protect from prying eyes, should you lose the drive, Rohos Mini Drive (Figure D) can safeguard that data. This security tool allows you to create a secret partition on the drive and then password-protect/encrypt that partition, thus protecting any documents you copy to that partition via the utility’s file manager. You can download (and read a review of) Rohos Mini Drive at Download.com.

Figure D

Using Rohos Mini Drive, you can secure sensitive files on your USB flash drive.

9: Run a Web site from it

If you are a Web developer, you may be interested to know that with Server2Go, you can easily run a Web server that supports Apache, PHP, MySQL, and Perl right from a USB flash drive. You can use Server2Go right out of the box without any installation. It runs on all versions of Windows, supports most common browsers, and is completely free. To a developer, the benefits of having a portable Web server on a USB drive are numerous. For example, imagine being able to carry a live Web site demo into a sales pitch meeting. For more information about this package, visit the Server2Go site.

10: Lock your PC

Have you ever seen a movie in which a person in some secret government installation simply inserts and removes a card to log in and log out of a PC? If you thought that idea was cool, you’ll definitely want to investigate Predator (Figure E). Once installed and configured, this little freeware utility will allow you to turn a USB flash drive into a key you can use to lock and unlock your computer.

Figure E

With Predator, you can use a USB flash drive as a key to lock and unlock your computer.

While the USB flash drive is connected to your computer, everything works as it normally would. Once you remove the USB flash drive, your computer is locked down — the keyboard and mouse are disabled and the screen darkens. To unlock your computer, you just plug in the USB flash drive and the computer will be unlocked and you can begin using it. To learn more about Predator, and/or to download it, visit the developer’s Web site.

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First look: Android 2.3 Gingerbread tour in screenshots

Android 2.3, codenamed Gingerbread, was revealed by Google this morning. It will ship first on the upcoming Nexus S smartphone, which was built by Google in collaboration with Samsung. According to an Android developer, we will likely see it rolled out as an update for Nexus One handsets in the next few weeks. We look forward to doing a full review when it arrives on devices, but we decided to get an early look via the SDK.

We tested Android 2.3 by running it in the emulator supplied with the official Android SDK. This gave us the ability to check out some of the user interface improvements and look at a few of the new features. It’s important to remember, however, that the platform image included in the SDK is not the final one that will be rolled out on hardware and is missing several components of the platform. The emulator is also a lot slower than running Android on actual hardware, so it’s hard to get an accurate feel for the impact of the performance improvements at this time.

As you can see, the home screen has undergone some minor theming changes. The notification bar is now solid black and the bottom panel is darker. Some of the icons have been tweaked to match the black and green palette. In terms of functionality, the home screen still largely behaves as before. It hasn’t caught up with third-party options such as LauncherPro yet.

The actual notification panel is darker and a bit more elegant. The bottom part still has a gradient, but the rest of it looks a lot flatter. The clear button is more rectangular.

The dialer has a much more subdued look. The bubble gradients on the buttons and text bar were stripped out in favor of a more static flat appearance. The rounded corners of the bottom rectangle have been squared off a bit more.

Application toolbar buttons have a black background with more pronounced transparency, but are still quite readable. The toolbar overflow menu is designed to match the new look of the buttons. The dark gray font of the shortcut text is a bit hard to read and could use with more contrast.

In the next screenshot, you can see the new text selection mechanism. You can drag the sliders on each size to change the range of the selection. It looks a lot like the equivalent feature that is available on some of the newer Motorola and Samsung Android handsets. Please note that the keyboard in the screenshot below is a multilingual keyboard that comes with the SDK and is not the updated keyboard that is shipping in Android 2.3. We were, unfortunately, not able to test the new keyboard yet.

The SIP calling feature is now available over WiFi. We couldn’t test it in the emulator, but you can see the new “Internet calling” field when you edit a contact from the platform’s address book.

The theme changes in Android 2.3 are subtle, but elegant. The simpler color palette looks like a good direction for Android and we like the look of the more translucent menu. The flatter and more rectangular feel is a bit surprising, but adds a nice flavor. It’s possible that these changes are a sort of transitional step between the 2.x and upcoming 3.x series, which is expected to bring more significant user interface changes.

Reference : http://arstechnica.com/

HP DM4-1101TX

HP DM4-1101TX Rs.78,000
Metals are the favored materials when it comes to laptop design, and HP is not shy about using them. Its entire line of laptops (netbooks not included) will be updated with this material by the time summer hits, starting with the HP Pavilion dm4-1101-tx
(Rs. 78,000/= list). It's identical to the Pavilion dm4 (Rs. 78,000/= direct,) in looks and its featherweight characteristics. Of the two, the dm4-1101-tx, available at Costco, is less battery efficient, although you get a bigger hard drive and gaming benefits (with switchable graphics) that should make up for the difference.

Processor: Intel Core i5 i5-460M 2.53 GHz. Max Turbo Speed. 2.8 GHz
Ram: 2GB DDR3 System Memory
Hard Drive: 320 GB
Optical Drive: DVD±RW
Display: 14.1" LED Display
Wifi: Yes
Lan: Yes
Graphics: 1GB ATI Graphics Card
Camera: Yes
Bluetooth: yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Premium
Warranty : 1 Year Local and International, Manufacturer's Warranty.