Tekkie News

Multimedia Presentations with Project Rome

2010-10-26T23:03:00.000-07:00

With Project Rome, you can create presentations, scrapbooks, Flash based websites and much more, inside an intuitive and beautiful interface that involves no learning curve.

Free Download link : http://rome.adobe.com/download.html

Fring for Nokia 5800

2010-02-25T03:55:00.000-08:00

Sagem Wireless - phone for old age people

2010-02-15T22:58:00.000-08:00

French company, Sagem Wireless introduced their latest mobile phone at Mobile World Congress 2010 (MWC 2010), called Sagem Cosyphone, which is designed for older people, over 50’s market.

A key feature of the new Sagem Cosyphone is support NFC (Near Field Communication) technology that is a contactless feature able wireless high-frequency short-range communication to exchange data between devices, which are at a distance of 10 cm from each other. Sagem Cosyphone with NFC technology can be used without scrolling through menus on the handset. Users is able create pre-configured and customized tags (or shortcut cards) for friends, doctor, and family.

The Sagem Cosyphone will be available via mobile network operators. It is an easy-to-navigate user interface and a simple yet elegant design.

Source
Sagem Wireless Unveils The Cosyphone

Android phones from Huawei Technologies

2010-02-15T22:38:00.000-08:00

The Chinese company, Huawei Technologies has showcased four Android phones at Mobile World Congress 2010 (MWC 2010). They are
Huawei U8800,
Huawei U8300,
Huawei U8100,
and Huawei U8110 Android Smartphones.

Download from Youtube - keepvid.com

2010-02-08T00:33:00.000-08:00

Download and save videos directly from Youtube, Google, Metacafe, Putfile and more.

http://keepvid.com/

TeamViewer - remotely control any PC anywhere on the Internet

2010-01-11T22:19:00.000-08:00

With TeamViewer you can remotely control any computer as if you were sitting right in front of it - even through firewalls. Your partner just has to start a little application which does not even require an installation or administrative rights.

TeamViewer is a very secure solution. All versions feature completely secure data channels with key exchange and AES (256 Bit) session encoding, the same security standard used by https/SSL.

TeamViewer comes with integrated file transfer that allows you to copy files and folders to and from a remote partner - which also works behind firewalls

The major difficulties in using remote control software are firewalls and blocked ports, as well as NAT routing for local IP addresses.
If you use TeamViewer you don't have to worry about firewalls: TeamViewer will find a route to your partner.

Download link

Up to date prices of Computer Peripherals

2010-01-11T00:41:00.000-08:00

Check out the up to date prices of the computer peripherals here for,

INTEL Boards
ASUS
AMD
Memory Modules :: DDR 1 // DDR 2 // DDR 3 // SD RAM
Drives :- FDD / CDROM / DVD ROM / CD RW / Combo / DVD-RW
Drives :- HDDs - SATA / IDE
USB - MP3 Players With Display
CREATIVE SPEAKERS
Monitors : CRT / LCD
EXTERNAL - HARD DISK DRIVES

http://www.deltapage.com/

Happy New Year 2010

2009-12-30T19:54:00.001-08:00

PQI Cool Drive U366 - USB 3.0 Flash Drive

2009-12-30T03:03:00.000-08:00

PQI has introduced USB 3.0 flash drive, called PQI Cool Drive U366. It is uses USB 3.0 standard, which is supports 5Gbps maximum bandwidth at speeds. It also supports a read speed of 97MB/s, which is closer performance of desktop hard drive. New PQI Cool Drive U366 USB 3.0 Flash Drive has dimensions of 87×22x12 mm. It comes with capacities of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB.

Photoshop Tricks and Tips

2009-12-15T02:16:00.000-08:00

Change hair color

Design a Clean Portfolio Website Layout

Unusual Card

Music director's official website's

2009-12-09T03:52:00.000-08:00

Harris Jayaraj

A R RAHMAN

Yuvan Shankar Raja

Illaya Raja

Haier Theatre PMP - first media player with touchscreen

2009-12-08T21:17:00.000-08:00

Haier, the Chinese company, has announced its first handheld media player which is equipped with a touchscreen in the U.S. market, called Haier Theatre.

The Haier Theatre PMP is equipped with 3-inch screen, performed on a capacitive technology that should be more sensitive to finger input. The Haier Theatre player is offers versions with 4GB and 8GB of internal memory and it is equipped with FM tuner, an accelerometer, a microphone and voice recorder function.

Haier Theatre can play music in file formats like MP3, WMA, AAC and OGG, watch videos in MPEG 4 (AVI), as well as images in JPEG and TXT. Haier Theatre portable media player is provides up to 12 hours of playback music.

Cost: 4GB version costs $90, and 8GB costs $100.

Pandigital - World’s first portable printer with Zero Ink technology

2009-12-08T21:14:00.000-08:00

Pandigital and ZINK Imaging have announced their Portable Photo Printer, which does not require ink cartridges or tape cartridge. New Pandigital Portable Photo Printer is performed with the use of ZINK Zero Ink Printing technology. It is able to print photos of 10×15 cm and capable of uploading images from USB drive or memory cards.

Pandigital Portable Photo Printer will be available at an estimated price of $149.99

Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of 'SixthSense' technology

2009-11-19T22:44:00.000-08:00

Introduction to HTML 5

2009-11-12T00:41:00.000-08:00

New and changed features in Windows 7

2009-10-28T01:46:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 includes a number of new features, such as advances in touch and handwriting recognition, support for virtual hard disks, improved performance on multi-core processors, improved boot performance, DirectAccess, and kernel improvements. Windows 7 adds support for systems using multiple heterogeneous graphics cards from different vendors (Heterogeneous Multi-adapter), a new version of Windows Media Center, a Gadget for Windows Media Center, improved media features, the XPS Essentials Pack and Windows PowerShell being included, and a redesigned Calculator with multiline capabilities including Programmer and Statistics modes along with unit conversion. Many new items have been added to the Control Panel, including ClearType Text Tuner, Display Color Calibration Wizard, Gadgets, Recovery, Troubleshooting, Workspaces Center, Location and Other Sensors, Credential Manager, Biometric Devices, System Icons, and Display. Windows Security Center has been renamed to Windows Action Center (Windows Health Center and Windows Solution Center in earlier builds) which encompasses both security and maintenance of the computer. The default setting for User Account Control in Windows 7 has been criticized for allowing untrusted software to be launched with elevated privileges by exploiting a trusted application. Microsoft's Windows kernel engineer Mark Russinovich acknowledged the problem, but noted that there are other vulnerabilities that do not rely on the new setting.

Internet Spades, Internet Backgammon and Internet Checkers, which were removed from Windows Vista, were restored in Windows 7. Windows 7 will include Internet Explorer 8 and Windows Media Player 12. Users will also be able to disable many more Windows components than was possible in Windows Vista. New additions to this list of components include Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Windows Media Center, Windows Search, and the Windows Gadget Platform. Windows 7 includes 13 additional sound schemes, titled Afternoon, Calligraphy, Characters, Cityscape, Delta, Festival, Garden, Heritage, Landscape, Quirky, Raga, Savanna, and Sonata. A new version of Virtual PC, Windows Virtual PC Beta is available for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions. It allows multiple Windows environments, including Windows XP Mode, to run on the same machine, requiring the use of Intel VT-x or AMD-V. Windows XP Mode runs Windows XP in a virtual machine and redirects displayed applications running in Windows XP to the Windows 7 desktop. Furthermore Windows 7 supports the mounting of a virtual hard disk (VHD) as a normal data storage, and the bootloader delivered with Windows 7 can boot the Windows system from a VHD. The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) of Windows 7 is also enhanced to support real-time multimedia application including video playback and 3D games. That means that Direct X 10 can be used in a remote desktop environment. The three application limit will be removed from Windows 7 Starter

The taskbar has seen the biggest visual changes, where the Quick Launch toolbar has been replaced with pinning applications to the taskbar. Buttons for pinned applications are integrated with the task buttons. These buttons also enable the Jump Lists feature to allow easy access to common tasks. The revamped taskbar also allows the reordering of taskbar buttons. To the far right of the system clock is a small rectangular button that serves as the Show desktop icon. This button is part of the new feature in Windows 7 called Aero Peek. Hovering over this button makes all visible windows transparent for a quick look at the desktop. In touch-enabled displays such as touch screens, tablet PCs, etc., this button is slightly wider to accommodate being pressed with a finger. Clicking this button minimizes all windows, and clicking it a second time restores them. Additionally, there is a feature named Aero Snap, that automatically maximizes a window when it is dragged to either the top or left/right edges of the screen. This also allows users to snap documents or files on either side of the screen to compare them. When a user moves windows that are maximized, the system restores their previous state automatically. This functionality is also accomplished with keyboard shortcuts. Unlike in Windows Vista, window borders and the taskbar do not turn opaque when a window is maximized with Windows Aero applied. Instead, they remain transparent.

Raga, Spark and Luxe new mp3 players from Philips

2009-10-19T01:09:00.000-07:00

Philips is not a common name when it comes to mp3 players. It is still trying to get a good grip in the market which is dominated mostly by iPod, Zune etc. Philips are rolling out three new mp3 players in there GoGear series which are Raga, Spark and Luxe. The new music players look promising and are available at a decent price.

Simplest of them is the ‘Raga’ which has a tiny multi line display. It has decent battery life which can last for hours and is available at 2GB and 4 GB capacity. On the other hand, Spark has got a small 1.5 inch OLED screen which can display Album arts and photos. It has got a cool navigation style and comes with Philips Full EQ technology. It has even got a stylish look. Luxe is the stylish of them all and is also feature rich. Along with Full EQ technology, it also has Bluetooth support. Users can easily clip it into there clothes and it can also be synced with mobile phones.

Raga is priced at $35 - $45. Spark will cost around $50 - $60 while Luxe will cost $90 - $100.

Dell Latitude Z starts at $1,999

2009-09-30T01:00:00.000-07:00

Dell started to sell the new ultra-thin and sexy Dell Latitude Z notebook and offers already discounts. The Dell Latitude Z is the world's first ultra-thin 16-inch laptop that is less than an inch thin and starting at 4.5 pounds with a four-cell battery, which comes standard.

The Dell Latitude Z starts at $1,999, but you get right now $200 off in the Dell Store bringing the start price of the Dell Latitude Z down to $1,799.

For the $1,799 you get a Latitude Z with a 64GB SSD, Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 CPU and 2GB RAM.

The cool wireless charging stand is included in the Latitude Z Business Package which starts at $2,397.

Tech Tip : USB Drive not working?

2009-09-22T05:56:00.000-07:00

When i have mounted some unix box's in my win xp machine using Magic disk it has created various drives according to my request. But when i insert my pen drive (JetFlash TS4GJFV30 USB Device) it shows in the system tray but when i open My computer i am not able to find the device.

I have done the following to get it back, (choose any one)
1. Search for JetFlash TS4GJFV30 USB Device in drivers.com and download the search result, install it then re-start.

2. Uninstall the Generic Volume from Device Manager (My computer->properties->Hardware->Device Manager)

Both worked for me :)

NY Times Website had a Malware

2009-09-14T22:49:00.000-07:00

If you are a regular web reader of the New York Times, you need to exercise a bit of extra caution for the time being. The paper just issued a warning to readers that some malicious ads have found their way onto the esteemed paper's web presence. The attacks are likely the result of a malware scammer who is trying to spread his diseased software across the Internet.

The bad ads take the form of pop-ups that automatically re-direct your computer to various websites. You don't even have to click a thing. Thankfully, the Times believes that they have managed to kill the ads, but you should still exercise caution. If you visited today, run an anti-virus check on your computer.

Pop-up malware like this is usually relegated to the dark corners of the Internet. Warez sites and porn rings are often littered with programs like this, lying in wait for un-savvy users browsing without security. If you want to be protected, install a good pop-up blocker and make sure your anti-virus software is always up-to-date. And remember; nine times out of ten, a little vigilance is all you need.

Click here to see the warning message from NYTimes

Zune HD is the Future

2009-09-14T01:45:00.001-07:00

Zune is going to be discontinued. If you want to pick one up while you still have the option, do so now. By the time the Zune HD goes on sale on September 15th most of the older models will be out of stock, and unavailable forever more. I think resting everything on the Zune HD's success or failure is actually a pretty clever move by Microsoft. If this device succeeds, the Zune has a future. If it doesn't, at least Microsoft can cut their losses without dumping more devices.

You can only get the black body if you order a Zune HD 16 GB version. The 32 GB version only comes in platinum. If you want different color options for either, you'll have to wait until September 15th. If you place your order on Zune Originals, you'll even be able to customize your device with additional color options or etchings.

Turn Your Bike Into A Generator : BioLogic FreeCharge

2009-09-14T01:40:00.001-07:00

If any bike-riding hippies are reading this right now, I've got the perfect product for you. The BioLogic FreeCharge allows you to use your bicycle to keep your iPod, smartphone, GPS device, or what have you, charged up at all times. The picture shows an iPod being used, but anything you can power off of a USB hub will work.

The FreeCharge puts a dyno on your wheels that converts the energy of their movement into electricity. Your biking charges the battery within the FreeCharge, and that battery charges your device. When this thing hits in March, it'll cost $100, and BioLogic brags that it can recharge an iPhone up to full in roughly three hours.

New iPod Touch Has No Camera

2009-09-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

The biggest disappointed (possibly the only one) from yesterday's Apple Event was the lack of video cameras in the new iPod touch. Apple only lowered the pricing and introduced a 64GB iPod touch. The new iPod nano got a video camera that can only record video and not take photos.

Apple is marketing the iPod touch as a gaming console and it was important to keep the price as low as possible. That is why there is no camera in the iPod touch. Apple just takes it's time to integrate a camera into the iPod touch, because it can. Apple almost matched the pricing for the Microsoft Zune HD and there is no other competition at least in the music player market.

For gaming Apple needs to compare itself to the Nintendo DSi (which sells for $169) and the Sony PSP. The small form factor of the touch is a win there. It is definitely a good direction for Apple to market the iPod touch as a game console

Find your Mobile phone’s serial number

2009-09-10T23:08:00.000-07:00

To check your Mobile phone’s serial number, key in the following digits on your phone:[* # 0 6 #]without spaces it will show a 15 digit code on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it safe.

Should your phone get stolen?

You can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.

You probably won’t get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can’t use/sell it either.

Powerful tips to use Google search more effectively

2009-09-10T22:58:00.000-07:00

Google search is the most popular search tool and the followings tips would help in search web pages using Google more efficiently,

1. Specify the search strings in double quotes. for example "Where is Jackson?"

2. Use google search as a Calculator. for example to know what is the result of 123*123 just type this in the google search you will get the answer as
123 * 123 = 15129

3. If you want to use Google search for searching RapidShare site for eBooks, Movies etc then you can specify the following search terms in search text box as,

PDF – site:rapidshare.com inurl:pdf
MP3 – site:rapidshare.com inurl:mp3
AVI – site:rapidshare.com inurl:avi
RAR – site:rapidshare.com inurl:rar

4. Google search can be used to find stock information of a stock symbol entered in the search text box. for example just type Microsoft in the search box to get the result of the stock details of Microsot.

5. OR operator can be used for searching "this or that" search. For example if you want to see web pages containing words cars or bikes then the search term has to be cars or bikes.

Change colour theme in Microsoft Word 2007

2009-09-10T22:49:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Word 2007 can be configured with different colour themes. The default colour theme is blue.

1. Click the Word Options which can be seen from the below image,

2. This will take you to another screen. From there click Popular and Color Scheme. You can change colors to Black and Silver.

3. I have here changed the color to Black, which will look like this,

How to link a YouTube video in blogger

2009-09-10T22:31:00.000-07:00

If you want to link a YouTube video in your blogger then logon to blogger admin section and
1. Click new post
2. In the body section just paste the youtube video link. something like this,

Here is a youtube video that i have used in my blog.

Sony Bravia

Sansa Clip+ MP3 Player from SanDisk

2009-09-06T22:50:00.001-07:00

SanDisk has unveiled its latest MP3 player called the Sansa Clip+. The player is the follow up to the Sansa Clip and adds some welcome new features. The Clip+ adds a microSD card slot that allows users to enjoy the new slotMusic or slotRadio microSD cards.

The player is available with 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB of storage for $39.99, $49.99, and $69.99 respectively. SanDisk claims that the player is one of the best sounding MP3 players on the market and it includes a wearable clip.

The device has a 1-inch OLED screen and can sort music by title, artist, album, and genre. An integrated FM tuner is featured with 40 presets and a mic is built in for voice recording. The battery is rechargeable with up to 15 hours of battery life.

Sony Bravia (bouncy balls)

2009-09-06T22:47:00.000-07:00

Repairing Windows XP in Eight Commands

2009-09-01T22:09:00.000-07:00

1. Insert your Windows XP CD into your CD and assure that your CD-ROM drive is capable of booting the CD. Configuring your computer to boot from CD is outside of the scope of this document, but if you are having trouble, consult Google for assistance.

2. Once you have booted from CD, do not select the option that states: “Press F2 to initiate the Automated System Recovery (ASR) tool.” You’re going to proceed until you see the following screen, at which point you will press the “R” key to enter the recovery console: more

From Microsoft

DriverGuide - massive database of drivers, firmware

2009-08-24T23:54:00.000-07:00

what DriverGuide will do for you:

* Provides an easy step-by-step process for finding and installing drivers.
* Offers a huge searchable archive of hundreds of thousands of driver/firmware files, manufacturer information, and links.
* Includes discussion boards that give members the opportunity to interact with others with their hardware type, and learn from their experiences (very useful!).
* Offers a drivers found area where members can upload new and hard to find drivers for others to download.
* Provides a driver request board where members can make requests for specific drivers.
* Includes resources for Windows, Mac, Unix/Linux, and other platforms.
* Provides links to helpful tutorials, valuable utilities, and other resources.
* Offers a great collection of old, out of date, and hard to find drivers.
* Membership is absolutely FREE! Members are given lifetime access to this site.
* Since opening in 1997, millions of people have joined DriverGuide!
JOIN NOW!

Transcend - Rugged Pen Drive

2009-08-24T22:33:00.000-07:00

Transcend has recently released a brand new Anti-Shock USB Flash Drive - JetFlash V70. The drive is made out of a durable eco-friendly silicone rubber that makes it highly resistant to survive shock, splashes and dust. Created with sporty outdoor adventurers in mind, the JetFlash V70 allows users to express their individuality and unique personal style with attractive bright color schemes.

The JetFlash V70 fully meets rigorous U.S. military drop-test standards (MIL-STD-810F 516.5—Transit Drop) making it one of the most robust USB Flash Drives available. Additionally, the JetFlash V70 is equipped with a unique tethered cap holder that prevents it from getting lost when removed from the drive during file transfer.

Currently available in 16GB (Red), 8GB (Orange) and 4GB (Purple) capacities the drives carry Transcend’s renowned lifetime warranty. Prices haven't been announced yet.

Aadhavan Tamil Movie Audio Mp3 Songs Download

2009-08-19T23:01:00.000-07:00

Click below links to Download

Mediafire

Rapidshare

Precautions to avoid swine flu

2009-08-07T01:21:00.000-07:00

The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian shores following the global outbreak and now, claimed one life. However, Swine Flu is certainly one of those diseased where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are ten tips for you to keep away from the pandemic.

1. Wash your hands frequently
Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.

2. Get enough sleep
Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.

3. Drink sufficient water
Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.

4. Boost your immune system
Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.

5. Keep informed
The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner.

6. Avoid alcohol
Apart from being a mood depressant, alcohol is an immune suppressant that can actually decrease your resistance to viral infections like swine flu. So stay away from alcoholic drinks so that your immune system may be strong.

7. Be physically active
Moderate exercise can support the immune system by increasing circulation and oxygenating the body. For example brisk walking for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week will significantly perk up your immunity.

8. Keep away from sick people
Flu virus spreads when particles dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze reach someone elseâ€™s nose. So if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and especially, avoid physical contact.

9. Know when to get help
Consult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow their instructions, including taking medicine as prescribed.

10. Avoid crowded areas
Try to avoid unnecessary trips outside.

Register @ Konica and get 25 prints free

2009-07-30T06:08:00.000-07:00

Konica has come up with a busines promotion by inviting people online to register and upload their photos and printing them free of cost.

Not before any of the photo labs has done this. Lot of people login to this website and register themself, upload photos and get them printed free of cost. Iam one among them.

You can upload max of 25 photos and get them at your door step or any of the mentioned konica showrooms. This is now available only chennai not sure about other cities. Check with the konica showroom's in your city for this offer.

Goahead upload your photos and get them printed with no cost.

Logon to : http://www.konicacolorlab.com/upManager.php?menu=print

Spy on your Plants

2009-07-03T01:17:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered how in the hell this flower in your garden suddenly was blooming in the morning and it was not even visible the day before? Now Think Geek offers the Gardenwatch Cam that makes it easy to spy on your plants in the garden.

This flower surveillance camera is housed in a weather resistant plastic and features a 1.3MP CMOS. The easy to use camera lets you choose multiple time settings to take time lapse photos of your garden.

The Gardencam supports 54 degrees of field of view, 20" to infinity Focal Length and a Macro Effect at 20" with background unfocused.

Photos are stored on 8MB internal RAM extendable to 2GB with USB flash and the camera is powered by 4AA batteries (included). The batteries hold 4-6 months depending on your time lapse settings.

Specifications:
1.3MP CMOS
multiple time settings
8MB internal RAM
USB flash
4AA batteries

The cool GardenCam sells for $139.99

Why Cry Baby Analyzer

2009-07-03T01:14:00.000-07:00

Although a baby crying is just one of those normal parts of having a baby, sometimes it’d be nice to know why exactly they are crying. Typically it’s pretty easy to figure out, give them a bottle or change their diaper and you’re good. However, sometimes the crying just keeps going, so at those points it would be nice to have a translator. Oddly, Think Geek is there to rescue you with this Why Cry Baby Analyzer.

Just whip this out and it’ll take the gadget about 20 seconds to figure out what’s wrong with your little one. It will then show a face on the screen that you can link up with the five different possible issues. There is stressed, sleepy, annoyed, bored and finally hungry. It’d be nice if it translated things a bit more specifically, but at least it’s something. It also displays the room’s temperature and humidity. To keep it powered, it requires 4 AA batteries. You can purchase it for $99.99.

Source: BBG

Google Wave

2009-06-16T01:22:00.000-07:00

Google Wave is a product that helps users communicate and collaborate on the web. A "wave" is equal parts conversation and document, where users can almost instantly communicate and work together with richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more. Google Wave is also a platform with a rich set of open APIs that allow developers to embed waves in other web services and to build extensions that work inside waves.

A wave is equal parts conversation and document. People can communicate and work together with richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.

A wave is shared. Any participant can reply anywhere in the message, edit the content and add participants at any point in the process. Then playback lets anyone rewind the wave to see who said what and when.

A wave is live. With live transmission as you type, participants on a wave can have faster conversations, see edits and interact with extensions in real-time.

Personas - change the look of your Firefox web browser

2009-06-15T04:16:00.000-07:00

Are you bored looking at your same old firefox themes and colors? Here is the treat for your eyes. Personas from Mozilla Labs, a open source which can do wonders in your browser.

Personas allow you to “skin” the top and bottom areas of Firefox only (the header and footer of the browser chrome) without any change to the look of the navigation buttons or menus. With Personas, you can easily switch between many different lightweight skins with no further installation required.

Like Personas, a Firefox theme is a type of Firefox add-on that extends the functionality of your browser and allows you to “skin” it in a variety of ways. However, unlike Personas, a theme changes the appearance of navigation buttons, toolbars and menus.

Personas are lightweight “skins” that change the look of your Firefox web browser. You can easily switch between Personas with just a few clicks. There are hundreds of Personas to choose from, with more added every day. You can even create your own and share it with others.

In less than 60 seconds, you can install a Persona and transform the look of your Firefox web browser. Visit GetPersonas.com and click the download button. After installation, you will be asked to restart Firefox.

Some samples of Personas,

Access Multiple Gmail Accounts - IE 8

2009-06-15T01:10:00.000-07:00

Internet Explorer 8 lets you to access multiple Gmail accounts. It provide users to access multiple Gmail accounts simultaneously and independently.

This is accomplished via the New Session option, which makes it possible to log onto Web sites that track your identity across different tabs--like Gmail.

Here's how to utilize this IE8 feature:

1. Open Internet Explorer 8 and login to your Gmail account. Make sure the Remember Me option is unchecked when you sign in.

2. Press Alt-F, I, and then hit Enter. This will open a new Internet Explorer session (which for all intents and purposes is the same as a new IE window).

3. Open Gmail and sign in with different account, again making sure to uncheck Remember Me.

Samsung Instinct s30 only $29.99

2009-06-14T19:59:00.000-07:00

The Samsung Instinct s30 is now on sale at Sprint. Sprint unveiled the Instinct s30 on April 1st. The Instinct s30 is no April Fools' joke though. In the following we take a closer look at this affordable touchscreen mobile phone (only $29.99 on LetsTalk with new service plan).

The Samsung Instinct s30 comes with advanced responsive touchscreen, high-Speed Wireless Connectivity, virtual QWERTY Keyboard, Live TV, Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology, full HTML Browser, 2.0 MP Camera and Camcorder, GPS Navigation and an array of multimedia functionality.
The Samsung Instinct s30 comes with a virtual QWERTY Keyboard, which can be accessed in landscape or portrait mode and you can easily switch between the two with ease.

Samsung Instinct s30 also offers GPS and Live Search capabilities. With the built-in GPS functionality, you can find your way to a specific address or locate the nearest pizza joint. With Live Search, you can look for a specific destination or even search by category.

The 2.0 megapixel camera comes along with the camcorder which has the ability to record for up to 6 minutes. You can take and share pictures and videos any time and view images and videos in thumbnail mode or scroll through larger previews with filmstrip mode.

The device comes with an array of multimedia functionality. You can listen to music while you text, pause your tunes when a call comes through and a host of other user friendly features. The device comes with Sprint Power Vision Services and you can watch live TV on-the-go, easily download music, check email accounts and more. It can store only Polyphonic ringtones and not MP3 ringtones and has the capacity to store up to 72 Polyphonic ringtones. Samsung Instinct s30 lets you take your multimedia experience to a whole new level of excitement.

Preorder - New iPhone 3G S 16GB and 32GB

2009-06-14T19:48:00.000-07:00

The new iPhone 3G S is available for pre-order on the Apple Store. So there is no need to camp in front of an AT&T store on June 19th. You just can order it now and wait until Apple ships it to you for free actually.

In a nutshell the new iPhone 3G S is 2x faster, has a 3MP camera, voice control, HSDPA, Digital compass and also comes in a 32GB version. The new iPhone 3G S comes pre-installed with iPhone OS 3.0, which was released two days earlier on June 17th.
The new iPhone 3G S 16GB sells for $199 and the 3GB iPhone 3G S sells for $299.

Login to Multiple Gmail Accounts on Firefox

2009-06-12T02:34:00.000-07:00

Gmail manager is a small Firefox addon which lets you manage your Google mail account and login to multiple gmail address to check mails quite effectively.

As Gmail manager allows multiple email check option,you can also view mail snippets which flashes as a small window showing 30+ odd unread messages without the need of opening Gmail website.You can also switch between your different Gmail accounts with a single click.

The installation of the addon is pretty simple,download Gmail manager and restart the firefox browser.The addon will pop up a window where you can add your Gmail username and passords,alternately you can import/export Gmail login details.A small icon appears in the status bar reflecting number of spam mails and unread messages in your inbox!

Click here download the addon

Podio MP3 Player

2009-05-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

A new stereo MP3 player has been announced out of Taiwan. The player is called the Podio and it's designed to be small enough to fit in the hand or in the pocket but pack full and natural sound.

The device includes a full range driver and a proprietary MicroAMP. The player is housed in a cylinder shaped metal micro speaker 88mm long. All of the features and functionality of an MP3 player are integrated without the need to wear earphones.

The thing is designed with an eye towards cyclists with a handlebar attachment. Podio can play music for a full 20 hours per charge. Weight for the player is 139 grams and it has 2GB of internal storage for music. Power is from an internal lithium ion battery, it supports MP3, and WMA formats.

New Kindle 3

2009-05-05T20:07:00.001-07:00

This Wednesday, at Pace University, Amazon will unveil the next new product in their line-up. This comes as a big surprise, as Amazon just revealed the Kindle 2 to the world back in February, but confirms the rumor we reported earlier today.

We've got no details on the new gizmo as of yet, but considering the fact that Amazon is partnering with the New York Times to make it, means it is most likely a big-screen media reader. Newspaper companies are hemorrhaging money right now, and It could be a way to get consumers to start paying for their newspapers again. Customers would just have to subscribe to the paper, and it would be 'delivered' to their reader every morning.

New netbooks from Samsung

2009-05-05T19:43:00.001-07:00

Samsung Electronics America has announced the N110 and N120, new additions to the company's notebook lineup.

The N110 and N120 are both currently available with prices of US$469 and US$459, respectively.

The N110 netbook weighs 2.78lbs and features a 10-inch LED SuperBright Glossy Backlit Display, along with a 6-cell (5900mAh) lithium battery providing battery life up to nine hours of continuous use, claimed Samsung. The N110 is equipped with a 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive, the company noted.

The N120 netbook includes an SRS 2.1 channel system, featuring two 1.5W stereo speakers and a dedicated subwoofer, and integrated 1.3-megapixel camera. With a 6-cell (5200mAh) lithium battery the netbook can run six hours continuously, the company added.

TATA NANO

2009-04-15T21:53:00.000-07:00

Nano Tech. Specifications
According to Tata Group's Chairman Ratan Tata, the Nano is a 33 PS (33 hp/24 kW) car with a 623 cc rear engine and rear wheel drive, and has a fuel economy of 4.55 L/100 km (21.97 km/L, 51.7 mpg (US), 62 mpg (UK)) under city road conditions, and 3.85 L/100 km on highways (25.97 km/L, 61.1 mpg (US), 73.3 mpg (UK)). It is the first time a two-cylinder non-opposed petrol engine will be used in a car with a single balancer shaft. Tata Motors has reportedly filed multiple patents related to the innovations in the design of Nano, with powertrain design alone having 34 patents. The head of Tata Motors' Engineering Research Centre, Girish Wagh has been credited with being one of the brains behind Nano's design.

According to Tata, the Nano complies with Bharat Stage-III and Euro-IV emission standards.

Tata Nano Performance
* Acceleration: 0-70 km/h (43 mph): 14 seconds
* Maximum speed: 105 km/h (65 mph)
* Fuel economy (combined City + Highway): 20 kilometres per liter (5 L/100 km, 47 US mpg, 56 UK mpg)
Body and dimensions
* Seat Belts: 2
* Trunk capacity: 30 L (1.1 cu ft)

Suspension, tires and brakes
* Front brake: disc
* Rear brake: drum
* Front track: 1,325 mm (52.2 in)
* Rear track: 1,315 mm (51.8 in)
* Ground clearance: 180 mm (7.1 in)
* Front suspension: McPherson strut with lower A arm
* Rear suspension: Independent coil spring
* 12-inch wheels

Tata Nano Interiors
The Nano has 21% more interior space and an 8% smaller exterior, when compared with its closest rival, the Maruti 800. The car will come in different variants, including one standard and two deluxe variants. The deluxe variant will have air conditioning, but no power steering. The car is expected to be produced in the Singur plant in West Bengal which is under construction. The initial production target set by Tata Motors is 250,000 units per year.

Tata Nano Engine
The use of a rear mounted engine to help maximise interior space makes the Nano similar to the original Fiat 500, another technically innovative 'people's car'. A concept vehicle similar in styling to the Nano but with frontwheel drive was proposed by the UK Rover Group in the 1990s to succeed the original Mini but was not put into production . The now-defunct Rover Group later based their City Rover on the Tata Indica while the eventual 'new Mini' was the much larger, technically conservative Mini (BMW).

Book your NANO through ICICI

Car pooling drive in city

2009-04-14T23:33:00.000-07:00

One of the most obvious effects of urbanization is traffic congestion. This is true the world over and particularly severely felt in India. Despite spiraling fuel costs Indians are forced to commute primarily using their four / two-wheelers as a result of inadequate public transport system in the country.

According to a UN study India is most prone to get affected by global warming, the major contributor being carbon monoxide let out by numerous vehicles on road.

The investments and expenses you go in for now may go a long way in securing your future. And so, by optimizing their usage, you are also helping the Government slice its expense bill.

Shareadrive offers a unique proposition to all commuters , by which they could use their vehicles optimally, cut down fuel-costs and reduce their carbon foot prints, and help India Go Green.

Car / Bike Sharing || More info on shareadrive.in

Dual-output digital synchronous buck controller

2009-04-11T18:53:00.000-07:00

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced a new dual-output, multi-phase synchronous buck controller that can support various point-of-load configurations.

The UCD9220 device provides 250 picoseconds of pulse-width-modulation, a 2-MHz switching frequency and high DC conversion ratios, while maintaining stable operation. The new TI controller meets power design requirements in telecommunications, server, data storage and industrial test and measurement applications.

The UCD9220 is available in a QFN-48 package and is priced at US$2.65 in quantities of 1,000. The UCD9220 evaluation module will be available in late second-quarter 2009.

Sony Ericsson Launches the W205 Walkman Phone

2009-04-11T18:51:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson has announced the launch of the latest Walkman phone from its stables, the low-end W205 slider phone, which is directed at the young, first-time Walkman phone owner.

On the features front, the W205 sports a 1.8-inch 128 x 160 pixel TFT display. The phone is a tad heavy for a low-end handset at 96 grams. The phone boasts of 5MB internal memory with memory card support for up to 2GB with Memory Stick M2 cards. The "international" version of the phone supports GSM/GPRS/900/1800, while the W205a supports GSM/GPRS/850/1900.

On the imaging front, you have a 1.3 megapixel camera with 2x digital zoom, this one will record videos as well. Being a Walkman phone, you can safely expect this to be flush with music oriented features, and the phone doesn't disappoint on this front. Other notable features are FM radio with RDS support, TrackID, and a torch functionality.

Vodafone to launch Google phone soon

2009-03-17T18:58:00.000-07:00

Vodafone will soon launch the HTC Magic, the first mobile phone with Google's Android operating system.

The HTC Magic is 100% touchscreen controlled. HSPA with up to 7.2Mb/s downlink and up to 2Mb/s uplink make the model faster on the Internet for users on the move than some PCs connected to a DSL line, according to Vodafone.

Vodafone will exclusively market the HTC Magic smartphone in Germany as soon as April 2009.

BenQ Joybook S57 notebook

2009-03-17T18:56:00.000-07:00

BenQ has announced the release of the new Joybook S57, an HD-ready notebook delivering advanced multimedia content.

The notebook features a 15.6-inch 16:9 LED-backlit screen, Intel Centrino 2 processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 discrete GPU and optional Blu-ray drive for rich multimedia output.

The Joybook S57 is available in Australia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

More popular software's

2009-02-12T17:53:00.000-08:00

VLC Portable - Play media files.

Media Player Codec Pack - Play video and audio files in your favorite Media Player using the Media Player Codec Pack.

uTorrent - Download torrent files to your PC.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition - Protect your computer from viruses and malicious programs.

PhotoScape 3.3 - View, edit, print, or add frames to your photos.

Three new iPhones for 2009

2009-02-08T17:45:00.001-08:00

A Canadian research firm called Canaccord Adams predicts that Apple is launching three new iPhone models in 2009. According to this rumor Apple would release a top of the line 32GB iPhone 3G in multiple colors like the currently availalbe iPod nano.

The iPhone nano is also part of the line-up and a less interesting iPhone 2.5G without GPS for China and India. The iPhone nano would be a third smaller than the current iPhone 3G and still have internet features.

It is pretty safe to expect at least one new iPhone in 2009. The rumor of three new iPhone models sounds unlikely at first, but has its merits and could be possible. Of course Apple denies any kind of iPhone nano plans, but then again, they never do say what is coming.

Super Bowl Commercials Online

2009-01-31T18:00:00.000-08:00

Super Bowl 2009 will be happening on Sunday February 1st. This Super Bowl is a treat for geeks that is why we will cover it even more than in 2008. Despite the recession a 30 second of a Super Bowl Ad cost about $3m and there should be again lots of must see Commercials. There will be for instance the first 3D Super Bowl Ads and lots of Super Bowl Ads featuring new 2009 Sci-fi Movies including the new Star Trek and the next

Sites to watch Super Bowl 2009 Ads Online:
NBC
Hulu
Spike
Superbowl-Ads
Spotbowl
NFL
Fanhouse
MySpace
Youtube

Sony Ericsson W595 unboxing

2009-01-26T18:10:00.000-08:00

Sony Ericsson C510 (Cyber-shot)

2009-01-21T17:56:00.000-08:00

The Sony Ericsson C510 features the camaera functions of Smile Shutter which can detects a person's smile and takes the photo, Auto-rotation which can alter the landscape and portrait view by rotating the mobile phone, Face Detection which can focus up to three faces at a time, and Photo Fix which can adjust light balance, brightness and contrast simultaneously.

It also includes Snapfish by HP, a pre-installed application that allows users to send print orders from the phone to Snapfish and have quality photo prints delivered to their homes. It is YouTube enabled so that users can upload videos and images straight to the web.

Sony Ericsson C510 - Review

Samsung touchscreen phone Eternity

2009-01-12T17:39:00.000-08:00

Samsung's Enternity has a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 3.0 megapixel camera with video capture, Video ShareSM calling, messaging capabilities including mobile email and instant messaging, Bluetooth technology and a microSD memory card slot supporting up to 8GB.

It supports an accelerometer that will automatically detect motion and the orientation of the device allowing for the use of additional feature capability, including autorotation of the display, motion sensing games and photo scrolling by tilting the device.

Review of Samsung touchscreen phone Eternity

Samsung SMX F34 camcorder

2009-01-12T17:37:00.000-08:00

Building on the the company's SC-MX20 camcorder, Samsung's SMX F34 offers built-in memory, digital still photo capability, and the 42x Intelli-Zoom which allows users to go beyond the camcorder's 34x optical zoom.

The SMX-F34 includes a memory card slot for SD/SDHC and also offers 16GB of internal flash memory. It also has a 680K pixel CCD sensor delivers a resolution of 720x480

It will be available in four colors, including black, red, silver, and blue, all with silver trim.

Watermelon USB Flash Drive 8GB

2009-01-02T03:04:00.000-08:00

Realistic looking watermelon containing 8GB of USB flash memory. If you want more than to just plug your old fashioned USB stock in, this novelty USB memory stick that is right up your alley. Just remove the tip to reveal the USB connection, and watch people gape at your one of a kind computer accessory. With all of the same functions and memory that you could ever get from your old USB pen drives but with a really geeky gadget factor, this is premium wholesale item your own computer or eBay store shouldn't be without.

# Flash Memory: 8GB
# USB: 2.0

Buy Online

Flexible PC keyboard

2009-01-02T03:00:00.000-08:00

Low priced, incredibly flexible PC keyboard made completely from quality silicon rubber. The ultimate in portable and durable, this is a key board that can go anywhere you go, take extraordinary amounts of abuse, and still work perfectly. This standard QWERTY keyboard is plug and play with Microsoft OS up to XP, and can plug in and be powered either by USB or by PS/2.

Buy Online

WiFi and Bluetooth USB Adapter

2009-01-02T02:56:00.000-08:00

Wireless USB 2.0 adapter for accessing wireless networks with a fast IEEE 802.11G connection. This is an advanced two-in-one USB stick type external WiFi and Bluetooth adapter for adding the latest in connectivity to your notebook or desktop computer.

For speedy wifi internet you cannot find anything better than this hot 802.11G (WLAN) / Bluetooth adapter. With a simple setup you'll be surfing the internet in no time, without the hassle of cables. Better yet, by adding Bluetooth to your laptop you can be connecting yourself directly to your friends phone or other Bluetooth enabled device to quickly exchange files wirelessly.

Suitable for both Ad Hoc (computer to computer) and Infrastructure (through a router) networks and capable of all compliant data rates up to and including the 54Mbps 802.11G standard. This unit includes Wireless LAN Utility software will allow you to configure and tweak your connection for maximum efficiency. A great addition for both notebook and desktop computers.

Buy online

Motorola Aura

2008-12-28T06:30:00.000-08:00

Motorola recently launched the Aura fashion handset in the Taiwan market at a suggested retail price of NT$59,800 (US$1,812).

The Aura features a distinctive 16 million color circular display with assisted-opening blade mechanism.

Only 500 units of the limited edition handset will be available in the Taiwan market.

Google Bus in chennai

2008-12-25T22:31:00.000-08:00

Google is coming out with a unique project to introduce people in Tamil Nadu to the Internet world. Christened ‘Google Bus,’ the project will be launched in the State in a couple of months to educate the people on the positive potential of the Internet and its applications.

The ‘Google Bus’ will reach out to the cities and towns and create awareness on how the Internet helps in improving the quality of life.

According to Police Commissioner K. Radhakrishnan, Google had offered to come up with a proposal to share its expertise in helping the police monitor the functioning of 600 plus Internet browsing centres in the city. “They have the technology that will help us in keeping a close watch on various security aspects pertaining to browsing centres,” he told The Hindu here on Thursday.

Explaining the features of the project, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime Cell), M. Sudhakar, said ‘Google Bus’ would be a real bus that would function like a mobile browsing centre.

“The bus will be equipped with computers and high-speed wireless Internet connectivity. They have plans to travel to Tier II and Tier III cities and give exposure to the literate mass to the advantages of the Internet. Of the 600 million literates in the country, only 20 million were actively using the Internet. Tamil Nadu was chosen to launch the project considering the good roads and other infrastructural facilities available here,” he quoted a Google official as saying.

The ‘Google Bus’ would have in-built features that complied with the latest guidelines of security agencies. Every user would be identified and his/her running images captured. “The bus will be a model to other browsing centres. As of now, only a few browsing centres in the city have followed our guidelines.

courtesy : The Hindu

Sony Ericsson W302

2008-12-11T18:15:00.000-08:00

Model : Sony Ericsson W302

General
2G Network : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Size
Dimensions : 100 x 46 x 10.5 mm
Weight : 78 g

Display
Type : TFT, 256K colors
Size : 176 x 220 pixels, 2.0 inches
- Wallpapers, screensavers

Ringtones
Type : Polyphonic, MP3, AAC
Customization : Download
Vibration : Yes

Memory
Phonebook : Yes
Call records : 30 received, dialed and missed calls
Card slot : Memory Stick Micro (M2), 512 MB card included
- 20 MB shared memory

Data
GPRS : Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD : Yes
EDGE : Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G : No
WLAN : No
Bluetooth : Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port : No
USB : Yes

Features
Messaging : SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
Browser : WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games : Yes
Colors : Midnight Black, Sparkling White
Camera : 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, video (QCIF 15fps)
- Java MIDP 2.0
- Walkman player
- FM radio with RDS
- TrackID music recognition
- Organiser
- Built-in handsfree
- Voice memo
- T9

Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion
Stand-by : Up to 300 h
Talk time : Up to 7 h

Warranty : One Year.

Nokia 6260 slide phone

2008-12-03T18:31:00.000-08:00

Nokia 6260 slide phone lets you upload images and videos to websites, blogs and social networking sites. Enjoy quick access to search engines and points of interest from the home screen while its new 360° navi-key offers an amazing mobile Internet experience. With this phone, Nokia brings GPS into the Series 40 software platform thus signifying the arrival of navigation in the mass market.

It comes with the latest 3G technology, high speed uploads (HSUPA) and downloads (HSDPA), music player and a range of Ovi services. Capture those precious moments with the 5MP Carl Zeiss camera, share as well as upload them on Ovi or other sharing websites. It also includes Wi-Fi, Nokia Maps and advanced GPS.

The Nokia 6260 slide is said to ship at the beginning of 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR 299 (approx Rs. 19,137).

Nokia launches touch-panel music handset

2008-12-03T18:21:00.000-08:00

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has been launched in Taiwan with a suggested retail price of NT$14,900 (US$446).

Taking advantage of touch screen technology, the Nokia 5800 introduces the 'Media Bar,' a handy drop down menu that provides direct access to music and entertainment, including favourite tracks, videos and photos. The Media Bar also offers a direct link to the web and to online sharing.

Microsoft's Arc™ Mouse

2008-11-16T18:18:00.000-08:00

The revolutionary design of the Arc™ Mouse combines the comfort of a desktop mouse and the portability of a notebook mouse. Arc Mouse folds to 60% of its fully expanded size when you’re on the go. Two color options to match your personal style.

Features

2.4 GHz - 30 ft. Wireless Range
The 2.4 GHz wireless USB micro-transceiver connects wirelessly right out of the box with virtually no interference and has up to a 30 foot wireless range

Folds For Portability
Mouse folds to 60% of its fully expanded size using the strong metal hinge. Folding the mouse closed automatically turns it off.

Scroll Wheel
Save time and effort with the scroll wheel—navigate documents and Web pages without using the on-screen scroll bar.

Battery Status Indicator
You won't get caught with a dead battery—the Battery Status LED Indicator glows red when the battery is running low.

Snap-in Transceiver
Micro-Transceiver snaps into the bottom of the mouse.

One-touch access to Windows Flip 3D*
Allows you to flip through open windows in a stack and quickly switch between applications for added productivity.

Customizable Buttons
Get quick access to the media, programs, and files you use most often with customizable buttons.

Comfort for Either Hand
Use your mouse with your left or right hand—ambidextrous design makes it comfortable either way.

Ergonomic Design
Point and click in comfort—ergonomic design helps you work longer without discomfort.

Designed for Notebook PCs
Compact and comfortable, our handy notebook and laptop products are designed for convenience and mobility.

Snap-in Receiver
Plug in the snap-in receiver when you’re ready to work, then snap it into your mouse when you travel, preserving battery life.

Laser Technology
Microsoft Laser Mouse products are more precise, more responsive, and deliver smoother tracking.

6+ Months Battery Life
Work with less interruption with longer battery life.

*3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty

Dell OptiPlex FX160

2008-11-14T17:37:00.000-08:00

Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced that its SiSM671/968/307DV chipset can support the latest Intel Atom 230 and series CPUs and has already been adopted by Dell's OptiPlex FX160 thin-client PC.

The Dell OptiPlex FX160 is designed for business users hoping to experience a noiseless environment and contribute to energy saving and carbon reduction, according to SiS.

TLP-X200U Mobile Projector from Toshiba

2008-11-14T17:32:00.000-08:00

Toshiba's TLP-X200U mobile projector comes with voice guidance for easier operation and preventative maintenance. And it also comes with unique multi-screen capabilities to produce larger images by linking up to four projectors at once, highlights the company.

The projector features 3LCD technology with resolution of XGA (1024x768), contrast ratio of 600:1, and brightness of 3000 ANSI lumens. It also comes with auto set-up and quick power shutdown, wireless and remote networking capabilities, and USB and HDMI ports.

The product is available at manufacturer suggested retail price of US$1,739.

Tirumala Tirupathi Online booking service

2008-11-09T17:36:00.000-08:00

Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams offers online Seva booking service. Booking can be done for the following Sevas

1. Archanananthara Darshanam

2. Suprabhatam

3. Nijapada Darshanam

4. Thomala Seva

5. Visesha Pooja

6. Archana

7. Astadala Pada Padmaradhanamu

8. Sahasra Kalasabhishekam

9. Tiruppavadai

10. Kalyanotsavam

You can check the availability for the specific date before you book the tickets. The TTD web portal also offers online accommodation booking service. For more information check the TTD Web Portal.

About Sri Venkateswara Temple
The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of Sri Venkateswara Swamy against the backdrop of the Golden Vimanam the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.

The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara.

Sony Ericsson W705 Walkman Phone

2008-11-06T17:52:00.000-08:00

Sony Ericsson unveiled the W705 Walkman phone and Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 today in conjunction with the MTV Europe Music Awards where Sony Ericsson is one of the main sponsors.

Using Wi-Fi to connect to broadband hot spots, consumers can use their W705 to go online for the best songs or most popular YouTube video clips or stream tunes wirelessly to the stylish MBS-900 speaker via Bluetooth.

Features of the W705 Walkman phone include:
* Award-winning clear audio experience – listen to music as it was meant to be heard
* Desktop direct search to online music – Go online for the best songs and most popular videos on YouTube
* Wi-Fi™ and DLNA certified™ – connect the way you want
* PlayNow™ arena - a complete range of mobile entertainment
* Shake control – switch tracks and control the volume with the flick of a wrist
* SensMe™ - create playlists based on mood rather than artists or genres
* Large 2.4” screen – view websites and emails with high clarity
* Automatic rotation – switch from portrait to landscape with just a tilt of the phone
* Google Maps™ for Mobile – never get lost again
* 3.2 megapixel camera – snap and share your favourite images via Bluetooth
* FM radio with TrackID™ - listen to the radio while on the move
* 4GB memory card – store up to 3900 songs**

Philips to launch first Blu-ray player

2008-10-31T18:53:00.000-07:00

Royal Philips Electronics on October 29 unveiled the BDP7200 Blu-ray Disc (BD) player for launch in the Taiwan market in November 2008 at a recommended retail price of NT$26,900 (US$808). This will be the first Philips BD player for sale in Taiwan, according to Philips Taiwan.

The BDP7200 features an HDMI 1.3 interface supports 1080p output, Philips Taiwan noted.

The BDP7200 will be sold with a free HDMI cable and 10 free coupons to rent BD movie discs, Philips Taiwan indicated. The inital launch volume of the BDP7200 in Taiwan will be limited to 200 units, Philips Taiwan pointed out.

HP Mini 1000 netbook

2008-10-31T18:50:00.000-07:00

Following the success of its education-focused mini PC introduced in April, Hewlett-Packard (HP) today expanded the HP Mini family with three models of a new HP Mini 1000 line.

These companion PCs provide a simplified Internet experience in a sleek, ultra-portable design. Each is less than 1-inch thick, weighs a little more than 2 pounds and has a keyboard that is 92% the size of a standard notebook PC keyboard. All come with a BrightView widescreen Infinity display (1,024 x 600 resolution) with flush glass and LED backlight, built-in webcam and microphone.

Powered by Intel Atom N270 processors, HP Minis will be made available worldwide in an array of configure-to-order options.

Ultra Lightweight Samsung X360 Notebook

2008-10-20T18:52:00.000-07:00

The market leader in consumer electronics and world leader in IT technology, Samsung Electronics has announced its new ultra-lightweight notebook - Samsung X360, which the company claims as the lightest notebook in its 13.3-inch class, weighing just 1.27kg (slightly lighter than “The X360 pushes back the boundaries of form and function to deliver real style with substance,” said HS Kim, Executive Vice President of Samsung Computer Systems Division. “It offers a tremendous reduction in size and weight but without compromising on functionality, so users have everything they need for life on the move.”

Impressive Highlights Of Samsung X360:

* 45 nano-meter sized Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor
* 13.3-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) SuperBright LED backlit
* Built-in 7 in 1 memory card reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC plus, xD) and 3 x USB ports
* Super fast 802.11a/b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) capabilities
* Integrated HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection
* Built-in 1.3-megapixel digital motion camera
* New Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 graphics core
* Option of a huge 128GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
* Secure biometric fingerprint authentication system and trusted platform module
* Silver Nano Technology - Sprinkling incredibly small, nano-sized silver ion powder on the keyboard your system will remain “bacteria free” for even longer

NetWorks Radio from Tivoli

2008-10-13T19:23:00.000-07:00

The Tivoli NetWorks Radio allows easy access to thousands of crystal clear radio stations without the need for a powerful roof-top antenna or a technical background. Instead of only using the regular FM-band, the NetWorks Radio brings thousands of radio stations to your ears via wireless internet or Ethernet connection. A USB input allows plug-and-play playback from your iPod or other music player. There is also a version of the NetWorks Radio that's equipped with a DAB-receiver to receive digital radio broadcasts.

You can save 100 presets of your favourite radio stations. To ease the process of creating your favourite stations there's a website 'The NetWorks Radio Community'. At this site you can easily create your favourite stations and share them with other users. Besides creating your favourites, you can also submit any missing radio stations. According to Tivoli the missing radio stations will be available within 24 hours of your request.

HTC Touch HD

2008-10-13T19:19:00.000-07:00

HTC Corporation recently unveiled the perfect device for multimedia fans. The HTC Touch HD integrates a large 3.8 inch wide-screen VGA display, a standard 3.5mm audio jack and a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus. Together with the TouchFLO 3D user interface and an incredible fast download speed the HTC Touch HD provides the ultimate entertainment combination.

HTC Touch HD renders websites almost as fast as with a home broadband connection. This thanks to a download speed that is almost 18 times faster than standard 3G. All your favorite multimedia and online content is uncompromisable and with the integrated RSS reader you’re always up to date.

HTC Touch HD specifications:

* Size: 115 x 62.8 x 12 mm
* Weight: 146.4 grams
* Operating system: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
* Connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA/HSDPA
* Internal memory: 512 MB flash; 288 MB RAM
* Memory card: microSD
* GPS: GPS/AGPS

Thinnest LCD TV in the world

2008-09-22T18:44:00.000-07:00

Sony has launched its Bravia ZX1, a 40-inch model measuring only 9.9mm thick at its slimmest section. The compelling elegance of this wafer-thin display does not require signal cables to spoil the design.

The model uses a Bravia 1080 Wireless connection that carries the audiovisual signal from the separate media receiver to the screen in real time. The visual simplicity is beguiling and creates an impression of effortless sophistication.

Release of Apple iPhone 2.1 software

2008-09-16T18:20:00.000-07:00

Apple posted the iPhone 2.1 software update today. The new firmware is expected to resolve 3G connectivity problems, avoid sudden application crashes and patch a bunch of reliability and security issues.

The smartphone firmware arrives on the heels of the Pod touch 2.1 firmware that was released two days ago. The iPhone is especially important for iPhone 3G owners, since the software promises to fix the device’s 3G connection problems, which resulted in dropped calls and reduced bandwidth. However, according to CEO Steve Jobs, the 3G connectivity issues affected only "a few percent" of iPhone users. The 2.1 firmware also brings new features and tweaks delivered in 2.1 firmware for the iPod touch, such as support for the Genius playlist feature.

The 231 MB update also includes many bug fixes and improvements that seem to solve most of the complaints users had about the 2.0 firmware.

Yahoo! invites developers to create mobile apps

2008-09-11T17:53:00.000-07:00

Yahoo on Wednesday announced at the CTIA Wireless trade show that it would open up its Blueprint mobile platform to developers who want to create applications for Java, Windows Mobile, and Symbian devices, as well as mobile Websites. "Yahoo! Blueprint solves the most challenging problem plaguing today's mobile landscape—now with one click, you can write once and have mobile services run across a critical mass of devices and operating systems, potentially reaching millions of users," said Marco Boerries, executive vice president, Yahoo! Connected Life.

Google Chrome -

2008-09-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier.

In Google Chrome, you can get anywhere on the Web with one box. The address bar that sits at the top of the normal Google Chrome window simplifies your Internet experience by doubling as a search box. You can also use it to bookmark websites and stay aware about the security of a website.

If Google Chrome detects that the website you're trying to access will securely transmit data using SSL, you'll see the following:

* The background color of the address bar changes to gold.
* The 'https' in the URL appears in green for websites with SSL-secured connections established.
* A lock icon lock icon appears at the end of the address bar.

If a SSL-secured connection cannot be established, then you'll see an alert icon alert icon at the end of the address bar, among other possible browser warnings. You can click the icon to open the 'Security information' dialog box and see more information.

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Internet Explorer 8 the best browser for everyday browsing.

2008-09-01T18:05:00.000-07:00

Some of the newly added features of IE8,

Accelerators
Accelerators let you efficiently complete your everyday browsing activities like mapping directions, translating words, emailing your friends, and more in just a few mouse clicks.

InPrivate Browsing
Browse the web without saving your history with Internet Explorer 8's InPrivate Browsing. Now you can shop for that special gift with confidence knowing your family won't accidentally find out or use a shared computer without leaving a trace

Web Slices
Keep up with changes to the sites you care about most. Add a Web Slice and you won't have to go back to the same website again and again for updates on news, stock quotes, online auctions, weather, or even sports scores.

Search suggestions
Search smarter with detailed suggestions from your favorite search providers and browsing history. See visual previews and get suggested content topics while you type in the enhanced Instant Search Box.

SmartScreen Filter
New security features help to protect you against deceptive and malicious websites which can compromise your data, privacy and identity.

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ErrorKey - get a detailed information about the error

2008-09-01T17:55:00.000-07:00

ErrorKey is the tool you need to quickly get an answer for errors you encounter. Type the error code or the error message you get on your browser and give those informations in this website to get a detailed information about the error.

www.errorkey.com

iPhone drawbacks (for the people in India)

2008-08-29T18:53:00.000-07:00

People in india who bought the iphone were very much disappointed that very basic features that they were using with other phones are missing. Here are the list of features that are missing in the iphones,

No video calling

No AD2P on the Bluetooth,

CAN'T share ANY (mp3, images, videos....) files via bluetooth,

Can't use as a wireless modem, (you pay ridiculous data charges to activate internet on your phone , but cannot connect it to your PC and browse when you are at home)

No copy and paste, (cannot copy a part of a.... Say... email & send it....have to type it out yourself)

No 3.2 or 5 mega pixel camera, (the 2MP camera it carries is worst camera I've ever seen... photos look like they have come out of a VGA camera)

No video recording with camera,

No front camera, No flash.

No JAVA support

No physical keyboard (BELIEVE me! this alone is a deal breaker...touch keyboard as good as it looks...once you use it then only you come to know about the importance of having a hard keypad)

No 3G network yet in India, so why pay for expensive 3G phone if you cant use its 3G services ... so, for India, iPhone 2.0 is no better than its first version

No removable battery. (You cannot change battery. Have to send it to apple outlet.. Come on now!...This is not an iPod. It is a bloody phone. You cannot live without phone for 2-3 days)

No haptic feedback and cannot send MMS,

Can't use as external storage device (16 GB of utter waste. Next time you go to your friend's house & find some interesting songs, movies , etc...Sorry you cannot connect your '16 GB' phone and share it! Apple apparently has a solution.. " BUY MUSIC & MOVIES FROM iTUNES STORE "...... Give me a break will you APPLE!!!)

No FM radio,

Can't use your mp3 files as ring tones,(This is heights man!!!)

Cannot insert any other SIM card….

Completely tied to iTunes... Connect to your friend's iTunes & you risk erasing everything on your phone.

3D landmarks from Navigon 7200T

2008-08-28T18:32:00.001-07:00

The Navigon 7200T supports features such as Voice Destination Entry, allowing drivers to specify their destination by simply speaking the address, and Landmark View 3D, which brings a new dimension to the map with hundreds of richly-textured 3D landmarks across the US and Canada.

It also features a slim, piano-black casing, easy-to-read 2D and 3D map views and a user-friendly interface that provides an unmatched level of detail and information, including branded points of interest, according to the company.

SanDisk boosts SD card speed by 50%

2008-08-28T18:05:00.000-07:00

SanDisk set a new speed record of 30MB per second for SecureDigital (SD) flash memory cards with the introduction of the SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition line of SD high capacity (SDHC) cards. The new cards, expected to be available worldwide in September in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities, are designed to deliver peak performance when used with the new digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, Nikon D90.

Featuring a 50% speed boost from previous 20MB/s cards, the new SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition SDHC card makes it possible to record 39 images in continuous shooting mode at 4.5 frames per second with a file size of 6.0MB JPEG L Fine per image. SanDisk added that the Nikon D90 camera captures high-resolution, 12.3 megapixel still images, and it is Nikon's first DSLR to offer movie recording capability.

Palm - Treo Pro smartphone

2008-08-25T18:49:00.000-07:00

With its streamlined design and Palm shortcuts layered on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, the Treo Pro is a combination of simplicity and robust productivity, including email, Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities,to meet the needs of businesses and end users alike, according to Palm.

The Treo Pro lets IT managers support an increasingly mobile workforce with the ease of use and robust feature set business professionals demand, delivering increased security, easier device management and access to information on the corporate network.

Art from old PCs by Intel

2008-08-25T18:47:00.000-07:00

Intel displayed a skull head sculpture made out of discarded motherboards, keyboards, chassis and monitors, during the recent IDF in San Francisco. The project was to promote recycling, while also recording the history of IT products.

KiGoo - Manage Google Calendar and Contacts through the Microsoft Outlook interface

2008-08-18T18:06:00.000-07:00

KiGoo is an application running over Kayxo Insight technology that enables Google Calendar users to fully manage their main calendar through the Microsoft Outlook interface.

KiGoo users are able in real time to create, read, update or delete appointments of their Google Calendar directly from Microsoft Outlook.

KiGoo application uses low access MAPI protocol to natively manage all GCal appointments inside Microsoft Outlook. Kayxo Insight technology enables this capability acting as a bridge between any external API or database and Microsoft Outlook.

Key Benefits

--Manage Exchange and Google Calendars in only one program !
--Check free/busy availability of all Google Contacts who shared their information !
--See, Browse, Update, Email and invite your Google Contacts from Microsoft Outlook !
--No synchronization needed!
--Real Time access!
--Easy installation!
--Supports Microsoft Outlook 2007 and MS Outlook 2003! NEW
--KiGoo is free for non commercial use!

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Lively by google

2008-08-18T18:00:00.000-07:00

As yahoo and other chat services google has come out with allowing the users to Create an avatar and chat with your friends in rooms you design. Customize your avatar and stream personal photos and video. Invite your friends to chat and help decorate. For More details logon to www.lively.com

Send and Receive files upto 2 GB

2008-08-16T19:07:00.000-07:00

YouSendIt is the No.1 digital delivery company serving business and individuals on the Web today. Its innovative service enables users to send, receive and track files, on-demand. YouSendIt provides a trusted, convenient and smart solution for transferring large files over the Internet, replacing the need for FTP transfers, overnight couriers and unreliable email attachments.

YouSendIt's technology platform provides developers and partners the resources for integrating YouSendIt services into the applications people use for creating and communicating.
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Toshiba's 32GB NAND flash

2008-08-11T18:43:00.000-07:00

Toshiba announced the launch of 32GB embedded NAND flash memory modules that the company claims are the largest density yet announced, with the modules also having full compliance with the e-MMC and eSD standards. Samples will be available in September 2008, and mass production will start in the fourth quarter.

The new 32GB embedded devices combine eight 32Gbit NAND chips fabricated with Toshiba's 43nm process technology and also integrate a dedicated controller. Full compliance with JEDEC/MMCA version 4.3 and SDA version 2.0, high speed memory standards for memory cards as defined by the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA) and SD Card Association (SDA), respectively, supports standard interfacing and simplified embedding in products, reducing development burdens on product manufacturers.

iPhone in India on Aug 22, 2008

2008-08-10T18:53:00.000-07:00

Apple's iPhone, the touch screen handset that acquired a cult status in the US and other western countries, will be available to Indian mobile users through private telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar from August 22, giving competitors like Nokia, Samsung and others a run for their money.

IPhone is embedded with all 3G (third generation mobile telephony) features and is twice as fast as the existing mobile phones. The phone also has in-built GPS system, that facilitates as a navigation and positioning tool.

Leading cell phone makers like Nokia, Motorola and Samsung have stepped up their R&D efforts to bring feature rich phones in India to compete iPhones.

UMapper - First universal web-based map authoring application.

2008-08-10T18:33:00.000-07:00

UMapper is the first universal web-based map authoring application.

It can
• Create interactive flash maps
• Display maps on your website or social network
• Export data to Flash ActionScript 3.0 or KML
• Explore and interact with our map community
• Fulfill all your map-making dreams

The universal architecture of UMapper provides many partnership opportunities for map data and geo data providers.

www.umapper.com

Norton Safe Web - Find out if a Web site is a safety risk before you visit it

2008-08-10T18:22:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows that the Internet is huge, and there's a lot of unsavory Web sites out there—Web sites that will try to deceive you, steal your credit card numbers or passwords, or even crash your computer. By the time you visit a Web site it's usually too late the damage has been done, you've been had. So, how can you find out if a Web site is a safety risk before you visit it?

The answer is right here!

Norton Safe Web is a new and powerful reputation service from Symantec. It crawls the Web and analyze what we find to see how it will affect you and your computer. Then, using the Norton Toolbar installed on your PC, it lets you know how safe a particular Web site might be before you view it.

More detailed information on the Norton Safe Web.

Sony DSC-T77 and DSC-T700 unveiled

2008-08-08T18:10:00.000-07:00

Sony unveiled new Cyber-shot digital cameras in its cool T-Series with the DSC-T77 and DSC-T700. The Sony DSC-T77 is the world's thinnest digital camera with optical image stabilization. The Sony T77 is only 13.9mm thin featuring a stainless steel sliding lens cover.

Other features of the new Sony DSC-T77 include,
10.2MP resolution,
Carl Zeiss Barrio TESSA lens with 4x optical zoom,
3 inch screen, ISO3200 max.
Sony's Smile Shutter technology,
15MB internal memory, and HD AV output.

Sony Ericsson T700 announced

2008-08-07T18:32:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson unveils the new T700 slim mobile phone. Just earlier today Sony announced the new Cyber-shot T700 digital camera. The Sony Ericsson is just 10mm thin and follows the heritage of the classic T610. Highlights of the Sony Ericsson T700 inlcude a 3.2MP camera, stereo speakers, and 2 inch TFT screen.

Other features of the Sony Ericsson T700 include color matched headphones, 512MB card included, and self-portrait mirror.

The T700 is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 2100 phone that will be available in selected markets in the colors Black on Silver, Black on Red and Shining Silver from early Q4 of 2008.

T700 Specifications

Cuil - New search engine takes aim at Google

2008-07-30T03:43:00.000-07:00

There's a big new search engine launching Monday: Cuil. Developed and run by the husband-and-wife team of Stanford professor Tom Costello and former Google search architect Anna Patterson, it's pitched as bigger, faster, and better than Google's flagship search engine in pretty much every way.

The most important difference between Cuil and Google is its ranking system. Rather than assigning priority to pages based on inbound links as Google does ("Pagerank"), Cuil analyzes the content of Web pages to divine their relevance to a search query. Costello bristled when I asked if this was a semantic search engine like PowerSet (recently sold to Microsoft). Costello said Cuil's search is "contextual," and that, "we're trying to understand the real world, not the Web."

It's one thing to have a nice interface and show users good results, but the size of the Web index that the engine has access to matters a lot as well. And this is where Cuil makes its boldest claim. Costello says that the engine is launching with 120 billion pages indexed, well over the 40 billion he says Google has (although see Google's latest bluster about the company's power at Web indexing). Costello also claims that Cuil's Web crawler is three times faster than Google's, although it wasn't clear to me if he meant that is per search computer or for the entire system. Compared with Google's globe-spanning data network of data centers, some literally set up near dams so they can tap hydro power more efficiently, Cuil's two puny data centers hosting less than 2,000 PCs total will have to run pretty fast to outpace Google's crawlers.

It won't, though, be as complete as Google. While Google has had failures in extending its brand (Froogle, Google Base), its collection of services that are affiliated with its mainstream search product, like Google Maps, Image Search, and desktop search, can make switching away from Google difficult for users. Costello realizes that Cuil needs to layer in additional services, but as he said to me, the company has to start somewhere.

www.cuil.com

Source: cnet

2lingual - search the Web in 552 unique bilingual combinations

2008-07-20T18:10:00.009-07:00

2lingual makes it possible for users to bilingual search the World Wide Web, Images, Videos, Wikipedia and the Blogosphere. Currently, 2lingual makes it possible to search the Web in 552 unique bilingual combinations. 2lingual currently supports Firefox 1.5+, IE 6, Safari, and Opera 9+.

Link: http://www.2lingual.com/

ManyCam - Use your webcam with multiple applications

2008-07-20T18:10:00.008-07:00

Use your webcam with multiple applications at the same time and add cool graphics to your webcam video window.

Features:
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