These findings were confirmed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) based on measurements taken in a parched stretch of Colorado where the Optical Efficiency Test Loop is found. The importance of optical efficiency is gauging the overall performance of the SkyFuel-made SkyTrough panel, … [Read more...] about SolarTrough Is The World’s Most Efficient Solar Concentrator
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Turns Up On Amazon For 799 Euros
There has been quite a bit of speculation on the price of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet, now Gizmodo has spotted the Galaxy Tab listed on Amazon.de for 799 Euros. This price is quite a bit different than the $200 to $300 that has been reported for the US, although this price is probably … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Turns Up On Amazon For 799 Euros
NUU Mini Key iPhone Case Adds A Flip Out Physical Keyboard
Personally, I have no problem typing on the iPhone's touchscreen keyboard, but there are many iPhone users who would like a physical keyboard to use with their iPhone 4. It seems one company has come up with a cool solution for users who want a physical keyboard on the iPhone, the NUU Mini Key … [Read more...] about NUU Mini Key iPhone Case Adds A Flip Out Physical Keyboard
HP Continues To Dominate Global PC Sales
If Bill and Dave were reading this post in heaven, we’re sure they’d be slapping each other’s backs. Despite the untimely resignation of their CEO, HP has maintained its position as the world’s numero uno PC maker with a market share of 18.1%. This easily dwarfs rivals Dell and Taiwanese Acer, … [Read more...] about HP Continues To Dominate Global PC Sales
DARPA Wants Someone To Build Them Atomic Clocks
So in case you know how to build one, good luck scheduling an interview. If you’re wondering why the agency has a hankering for atomic clocks all of a sudden, bloggers have speculated it’s for synchronizing GPS and internet protocols needed by the QuaSAR program. If this odd bit of news strikes … [Read more...] about DARPA Wants Someone To Build Them Atomic Clocks
Android Gains In Mobile Browsing Market Share
Android is becoming more popular as a smartphone OS, and more and more Android devices are being sold. Now it seems, according to Quantcast, Android is also gaining in mobile browsing. Quantcast reports that Android's share of mobile traffic in the US rose to over 25 percent last month, which sees … [Read more...] about Android Gains In Mobile Browsing Market Share
Google To Settle Buzz Lawsuit For $8.5 Million
Google [GOOG] will settle a lawsuit that was brought against them because of privacy issues for Google Buzz when it was launched for a total of $8.5 million. The lawsuit was brought against Google by seven Gmail users, who were less than happy with the privacy controls in Google Buzz when it was … [Read more...] about Google To Settle Buzz Lawsuit For $8.5 Million
IBM Says Their New 5.2GHz z196 Processor IS The Worlds Fastest
IBM is claiming that their new 5.2GHz z196 processor is the worlds fastest processor. Of course we have seen consumer processors reach greater speeds, although this usually involves a serious amount of cooling. The new IBM 5.2GHz z196 processor is an enterprise processor that was manufactured … [Read more...] about IBM Says Their New 5.2GHz z196 Processor IS The Worlds Fastest
New iPod Touch Features Vibrating Motor
Apple announced their new iPod Touch last week, which will feature a front-facing video camera and a rear camera to make use of Apple's FaceTime video chat service. Now it seems that the new iPod Touch also features a vibrating motor just like on the iPhone that will alert you to incoming FaceTime … [Read more...] about New iPod Touch Features Vibrating Motor
UN Official Pushes For Treaty To Prevent Devastating Cyber War
No less than the Secretary General of the UN International Telecommunications Union called for a “cyber treaty” amid growing fears of an imminent cyber war. To Mr. Hamadoun Touré’s credit, not only has he been monitoring instances of cyber warfare but he’s convinced hackers alone can commit … [Read more...] about UN Official Pushes For Treaty To Prevent Devastating Cyber War
Hannspree Tegra 2 10 Inch Android Tablet In Action (Video)
Last week we told you about the new Hannspree Android Tablet, which features a 10.1 inch multitouch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600, and it will come with Android 2.2 and a 1GHz Tegra 2 SOC processor. The Hannspree Android tablet is due to go on sale in November for £399, and the guys over … [Read more...] about Hannspree Tegra 2 10 Inch Android Tablet In Action (Video)
NASA Scheduled To Launch Solar Missions By 2018
No, we don’t mean solar-powered missions, though solar power has been a mainstay of NASA vehicles for ages. We mean missions to the sun. Officially dubbed the Solar Probe Plus, the purpose of the 2018-scheduled odyssey is straightforward enough: studying the sun’s surface. This has been impossible … [Read more...] about NASA Scheduled To Launch Solar Missions By 2018
