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Modern this week started mass production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

March 19th, 2013 No comments

Modern (Hyundai) today announced the start of mass production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, as the industry pioneer of led emission zero-emission vehicles. Korean Association reports that in modern factories in South Korea on Friday will begin production of Tucson IX hydrogen fuel SUV, and looked forward to in 2015 to 1000 such models sold worldwide.

As far as modern said, this Tucson IX hydrogen fuel after the addition of the fuel can be 370 miles (about 595-kilometer) away. And this car is excellent for the protection of the environment effect, Hydrogen-fueled combustion produce only water vapor. If future widespread adoption of this technology, also reduces dependence on internal combustion engines, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

“We hope that through hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the world’s first batch will go on environmental protection and green car concepts of universal access as soon as possible. “Hyundai Motor Vice Chairman Kim Eok-jo said on Tuesday. While modern planning in April this year to Denmark’s Government Department and Sweden 15 organizations, such as the use of hydrogen fuel cell cars.

Rivals such as Daimler-Benz, General Motors, also in the research and development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, however modern modern this plan for at least 2 years earlier than its competitors, and its patented technology are inseparable. However modern hydrogen fuel technology still faces some problems, such as the lack of hydrogen fuelling stations may be the most intractable problem for this car. Korea has said it will create fuel stations in the cities of Ulsan. Korean Association news, now Korea has 13 hydrogen fuelling stations.

In addition, reports from Bloomberg, Tucson IX engine is 134 horsepower, from 0 to 60 mph acceleration takes only about 12 seconds of time, Bloomberg praised the car’s driving experience, but said the type of car you want to succeed in the industry will have to see their pricing strategies. Currently on the market are expected to bid on Tucson IX in the US $ 200,000 (about 1.25 million yuan), but manufacturers say between 2015 and advances in technology will at least make the car price by $ 50,000.

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[Map] price 2,602 Logic3 together Ferrari launched R300 headset

March 18th, 2013 No comments

Recently, the Ferrari and Logic3 jointly launched a new noise reduction headphones R300. R300 has a unique fashionable appearance, is made up of black, white and Red tricolor, adhering to the Ferrari series headphones excellent workmanship, two big closed headphones are made of sturdy metal, also noted on the headphones feature a Ferrari flag. The headphones 40 mm drivers have “active noise reduction” technology, can effectively reduce environmental sound invasion. R300 is also equipped with anti-winding cable, compatible with Apple, Android, BlackBerry and Windows devices. The headset is now in the United Kingdom market, expensive, about 269 pounds (equivalent to 2,602 dollars).

Logic3 ‘s Chief Executive Ashvin Patel said that “no dispute, Ferrari F1 team every game have invested passion and energy. Based on the same kind of passion and attention to detail, we have introduced the Ferrari series headphones. We are very pleased to be able to launch Ferrari-binaural headset flagship R300, and believed that Ferrari fans and music lovers will surely like the R300 design and sound quality. ”

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[] Bracelets to be smart phones and peripherals

March 18th, 2013 No comments

In recent years, related to smartphones and peripherals increasing, mostly via Bluetooth technology, there is recently a bracelet of Smartphone peripherals, this bracelet called Kickstarter have intelligent notification features, the project’s designers hope the bracelet can truly become a fashion accessory.

On your Smartphone, set bracelets glow colors allows you to customize, tells smart-phone applications that are currently running. At the same time you can also set custom colors to mark a specific user, such as your boss, colleagues, friends, or even an unknown calls.

The bracelet can be a text message, email, Facebook, and timers, mobile phone battery set a notification also provides mobile phone warning outside the preset range, users will no longer be afraid of the lost mobile phone. The bracelet for iPhone and Android devices, and can also be customized according to the user’s skin type.

Applications have a color wheel, enables you to select color you can think of. Bracelet offers three different sizes, and most time of 10 days, every day can be completed approximately 100 notifications per charge. Device fully charged in just 10 minutes via a USB port. The bracelet is waterproof, and on a mobile phone using the Bluetooth connection. Bracelet is expected to list in June at a price of US $ 39.

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[Map] Satechi launched under $ 40 mini wireless router

March 18th, 2013 No comments

Typically, a wireless router is a fairly large and heavy device, can be placed in a crowded Office or room. Another problem is typical of the wireless router, you need to connect wires and cables, Satechi recently launched a new wireless Mini router, you can put in your pocket or Briefcase, quickly use in your Office or hotel room.

The device can work in a variety of modes, including router mode, in your hotel room or Office, allowing you to connect to the Internet to create your own Wi-Fi network. The device also can be used as a Repeater, allowing you to connect to an existing wireless network, expands the range of connections and enlarge it.

The router supports 802.11b/g/n connectivity provides wireless data transmission speeds of up to 300 Mbps. The router supports WPS a key security feature, WPA2,WPA and WEP wireless security supported (one hundred and twenty eight-sixty fourths). The routers with QoS capabilities, ensuring high-quality VoIP and multimedia streaming.

Operating mode of the device also includes client bridge mode, the access point mode, route patterns and generic trunking mode. Appearance of the mini router to 2.9×0.9×2.9 inches, weighs 2.2 ounces. Price of router for $ 39.99.

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[Video] Taiwan University invented a mouth control computer

March 18th, 2013 No comments

Taiwan Cheng Kung University invented a secondary system, to control computers, helping total paralysis patients to communicate with the outside world.
Wind surfing 14 years ago because of an unexpected cross-cervical spine from the neck lost power. After the accident he has been feeling despair, and even settled life. Until Taiwan Cheng Kung University Professor has developed a computer system, you can use the controller input Morse code instead of a keyboard to type.

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[Map] OCZ launches Vertex 3.2 SSD 20-nanometer NAND chip

March 16th, 2013 No comments

OCZ Vertex 3 SSD series launch is almost 2 years of time. The SandForce SSD series master solutions, now on sale, but might not last too long–OCZ has announced that the powered by upgraded versions of the next-generation NAND memory chips. The new model is called the Vertex 3.2, upgrade from 25nm NAND chips to smaller of 20nm. In addition to retain the SandForce as master, and MLC NAND Flash is used in synchronization.

240GB model of sustained read/write speed is maintained at 550/520 MB/S same, but 4KB I/O randomness were dropped from the 60k/85k to the 35k/60k IOPS. Shrink in this area, may be a general desktop user of less concern.

According to the official product page, Vertex 3.2 compared with 25nm version, its power consumption also declined slightly. Because of the NAND Flash chips more energy-efficient, the new drive’s active/idle power rating, than the older by about 1W.

OCZ said Vertex version 3.2 and 120GB, “soon” will be on sale, then there will be a version of the 480GB. All drives remain the warranty period is 3 years, unfortunately there is no pricing information.

At the end of last year, when 335 series SSD Intel also made a similar shift (swap to 20nm NAND) and brought lower prices, so we estimate that the Vertex 3.2 is also following this law.

Now, Vertex 3 k on the new egg is priced at $ 220, while those of Intel 335 series for $ 180.

[Compiled from: techreport]

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Gigaphoton LPP EUV light output power up to 20W maximum equivalent level

March 15th, 2013 No comments

Thank Dryiceboy2013 post
Gigaphoton 18th LPP EUV light source products announced that it had successfully advances maximum power output equivalent to the level of 20W. The method used to achieve this goal the company is using solid-state pulsed lasers, Tin 100khz frequency CO2 laser bombardment targets. In this way, the company runs light reached the level of average 10W output power in the process. Due to the current widely accepted pre-production-oriented commercial EUV light sources about 10W output power level, Gigaphoton outcome marks the company’s production is a new milestone in the development of EUV light source.

Gigaphoton company focused on high output power since 2002, research and development of economical LPP source. In recent years the company has developed a number of related technologies, including droplet size less than 20um level of Tin Tin on-demand droplet generated technologies, technology and the integration of short-wavelength solid-state pulsed lasers, CO2 laser technology, as well as the magnetic impurity elimination of LPP EUV technology, laser technology.

Gigaphoton disclose, and information related to the new LPP source technology 24-28 day in this month’s SPIE2013 Advanced Lithography Conference (SPIE Advanced Lithography 2013) openly, this annual meeting will be in the United States held in San Jose, California.

Original: electroiq Compile: Dryiceboy2013

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[Map] Windows family adds new members To Go Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC4 Flash

March 15th, 2013 No comments

Super Talent is a firm offering professional storage solutions, and other computer accessories. The company said, its high speed USB 3 RC4 flash drive has now been certified by Windows To Go, Windows To Go is one of the new features in the Enterprise Edition of the Windows 8. The technology enables Windows 8 on USB memory is enabled and running. Windows To Go drive the Enterprise Edition features the same image can be used for desktop and laptop computers, can also be managed in the same way. Design of Windows To Go is not intended to replace your desktop computer, laptop, or replacing other mobile products. But for the effective use of the availability of programme resources with strong support in the workplace.

This is a Super Talent through the Windows for the second time To Go-certified products. Users and network administrators use this drive, can be used on any computer with a familiar work environment and the Windows platform. Super Talent the company pointed out that this drive will soon launch a version called security hardware.

Super Talent Express, when users need to convert Windows environment, RC4 will provide highly reliable and true record of performance, NAND Flash memory drive has four channels, and the introduction of high performance and low power consumption of the JMicron SSD/bridge controller. The drive also offers enterprise-level configuration feature, read and write speed of 240 MB/s and 100 MB/s, respectively.

As with all USB 3 drive, backward compatible with USB 2 ports. The drive will include 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB version three. Drive priced at $ 74.99, $ 127.99 and $ 279.99.

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To complete the liberation of hands: high throughput new processor voice wakes sleeping phone

March 15th, 2013 No comments

Qualcomm for its new Snapdragon (OWL Dragon) 800 processor into new features. This chip for smartphones, users can be detected even if hibernation is sound and appropriate actions according to the sound . For example, when you first get up when phone workers stood on the nightstand saying “early Google, what’s the weather like today? “Phone will auto wake up and networking search weather,” today’s weather clear, temperature 25 degrees Celsius at noon, attention to the Sun “.

Next generation Smartphone back to main voice working in hibernation, become a member of the users live.

At the beginning of this year, CES show, Qualcomm has released this mobile chips. The 4-core, the clock frequencies of up to 2.3GHz mobile processor, built-in Adreno not only 330GPU also support 4G LTE, Super HD resolution, 802.11ac (4096×2304), and many other powerful features. Today, Qualcomm for OWL 800 processor again joined the “OWL Dragon voice-activated” feature (Snapdragon Voice Activation), mobile phone manufacturers can set up voice commands to suit your needs. For example, after the Board the plane, said to phone turn on flight mode, phone will start the voice recognition software and execute commands in flight mode. It is understood that OWL Dragon 800 chips designed specifically for high-end mobile phones, Tablet PCs and smart TV design, and elusive for the low-end market in the short term.

“OWL Dragon voice-activated” before the Google company Apple and Google Now Siri voice features such as assistants to, but are in the form of software in mobile phones but also for the cell phone has been in an open State, after lock screen black screen cannot be used. Qualcomm is voice activate function directly into the chip, even in the case of mobile phone lock screen is not touch can also be used.

In addition to Qualcomm, also a Sensory consumer voice technology company released “TrulyHandsfree (touch)” voice control technology, through cooperation with the chip maker, you can also access features that are not activated, unlocked cell phones for voice operation. At present there are a number of chip manufacturers are interested in this feature is activated by the user, I believe that within a few years, all phones will popularize such technology. Current browse TECH2IPO readers will certainly see a lot of iPhone in-car services reported, Ford, Mercedes-Benz brand cars, such as the control center with the iPhone via Bluetooth connection, or you can implement a touch-free operation, but may result in increased power consumption.

Has assisted in the development of Siri Norman Winarsky, SRI Ventures Chairman believed that this was always runs in the background by voice monitoring technology will gradually become standard equipment. He said: “that is equivalent to standing on the shoulder of a little angel, it has to listen to you, help to interact with the environment. ”

Winarsky also believes that this technology has a larger space for development, for example, adding more intelligent identification function, when you talk to a stranger, when you talk to the phone number, phone will automatically help you write the number down, and doesn’t require you to hand-written or typed on their mobile phones. When you’re at home chatting with his family, if you hear “tonight eat what does” such words, phone you can start Google Now and my food according to user preferences.

However, all useful technologies are naturally drawbacks. So long runs in the background speech recognition will increase power consumption, reducing battery life. But Qualcomm stated that “OWL Dragon voice-activated” feature is only used “very little power”, Sensory company also pointed out that their technique “low power consumption”. In addition there may be mistakes you point of view, this kind of functionality can identify statements that there was little, however can be customized according to user needs freedom.

When listing? Qualcomm said over 55 use the OWL Dragon 800 chips of smart phones is in the process of production, are expected to be listed in the second half of 2013 can. Then users can experience the fun completely hands-free operation of mobile phone. But ordinary consumers if you want to experience this kind of technology, you might want to wait for a while, wait until the prices come down,

Small addendum: not to sleep in the evening Mr Kamei. In addition, the iPhone useless iPhone 5S Qualcomm processor, it is a pity that, wake iPhone voice, how cool it is.

Article source: TechnologyReview

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Argus II Bionic eye helps blind patients to reproduce the light

March 14th, 2013 No comments

From foreign media news that United States second Bionic eye vision developed by the company Second Sight Argus II access to United States food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. FDA consultants discussion group that Argus II can help cure the blind patients, postoperative infections and also safety.

Argus II is a very artificial retina implanted eye live and composed of a pair of glasses equipped with cameras and sensors. Camera to capture images of the glasses, images are transmitted to the sensor through the electrodes onto the artificial retina, so that patients with impaired eye to “see”. However, the Argus II cannot help patients to return to a clear vision, but can help patients feel full of light.

As stated in the New York Times reported that the Argus II, like many breakthrough products, expensive. It costs up to us $ 150,000, but does not include surgery costs and rehabilitation costs. Currently only in United States 7 hospitals in 5 States. But Argus II listing for blind patients treated is still great progress.

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