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  • OGC Strives for Market Awareness of Business Value through Interoperability Programs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:21AMStandards adoption is not a sexy topic. Sure, interoperability cures a lot of ills but really, isn't interoperability just too big of a word? I actually saw it on a billboard once and wondered just how many people understood exactly what it meant. But that's the business of the Open... Continue reading
  • Sony Philippines Expands its Reach with the Opening of its 20th Sony Centre Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:05PMIt seems that one Sony Centre is not enough for the overwhelming Davaoeno clamor for the latest consumer electronic products. It is with great excitement that Sony Philippines together with Metro Plaza opens its second Sony Centre branch in Davao. Located at the 3rd level of the newly opened Abreeza Mall (along JP Laurel Ave), this specialized store will surely address the fast paced ...
  • Samsung Within Galaxy S2 Photo Leaked Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:27PMThe Samsung Within is headed to Sprint as a Galaxy S2-grade TouchWIZ 4 smartphone powered by Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread.
  • Scorpions 3D Recap Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:55AMThe Scorpions will release a 3D concert DVD in the next few months, the band's lead singer, Klaus Meine, has revealed
  • Invisibility Technology: Man to vanish Soon and More! Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:48AMInvisibility TechnologyThe race to make invisibility technology is on. Invisibility, mostly known as a plot device in fiction, may soon become a reality and through some interesting implementations, could actually serve as a useful feature in product design. Japanese researchers are utilizing advanced camera and projection technology to make obstacles appear invisible. By simply projecting
  • The Week's Best iPad Apps [Video] Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:17PM# apps Ask a Nomad : For travelers of the world, there's always questions on what to do, where to eat, what's the best place for this, for that. It's endless! Ask a Nomad is an app where you can ask locals and other world experts on anything you'd like to do anywhere you go. The idea is to connect you with like-minded people to sift through the tourist traps and discover the reason why you're in ...
  • NovAtel’s ALIGN Firmware Now Offered in Two Models for Heading and Relative Positioning Capabilities Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:54PMNovAtel Inc., (NovAtel) has introduced its enhanced ALIGN solution , as part of the company’s new 6.100 firmware release. ALIGN is now available in two models: ALIGN Heading and ALIGN Relative Positioning.
  • Cars : Hitting the Mother Road — Part 1 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:15AMIn part one of AWN s in-depth Cars coverage, Bill Desowitz focuses on the character and lighting innovations at Pixar Animation Studios.
  • The Smart Home of the future is finally here Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:55PMIt’s been imagined, and predicted, and talked about, for decades. The Smart Home: a science fiction dream, where the appliances and the electronics do all the thinking for you.
  • Philips 55PFL5706/F7 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:38PMWhile the Philips PFL5706/F7's MediaConnect option may speak to PC-centric video-streaming fans, other buyers might balk at the TV's picture-quality and control flaws.
  • Adobe Issues Dev Challenge Unleashes AIR 3, Flash 11 Betas Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:42PMAdobe and Sony teamed up to sponsor a contest for developers to build Adobe AIR apps for upcoming Android-based Sony tablets. Adobe also launched betas of AIR 3 and Flash Player 11.
  • Jason Momoa Answers ‘Conan the Barbarian’ Fan Questions Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:57PM'Conan the Barbarian' star Jason Momoa answers questions from fans, touching on the reboot's influences and how the titular character resembles Sean Connery as James Bond. After reading this article, people also read: ‘Conan the Barbarian’ UK Trailer Brings On The Barbaric Action ‘King of Kong’ Helmer Seth Gordon Attached To ‘Wargames’ Remake
  • Simone amp; Son Offers Stream of Ring Customization to Customers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:43PMHUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., July 2011 Simone Son, Southern Californias premier jeweler specializing in custom Orange County jewelry, today announced a new online streaming video service that will allow customers to watch their custom engagement rings be created live over the internet. This new service will allow customers to be more connected to the...
  • Motorola XPRT: Excellent BlackBerry Alternative Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:32PMThe XPRT smartphone has the features and the keyboard to please any business or IT professional, but its small display will turn off multimedia junkies.
  • Amazon's Tablet Price Strategy: Go Low(-er Than The iPad) Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:00PMHere’s one way Amazon’s new tablet can compete against the iPad: Price. Nobody claims the iPad is cheap. And the Amazon tablet probably won’t be either, but it will cost less than the iPad, the NYT’s Bits reports.
  • Subsalt seismic leads to major Shell GoM development Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:15PMShell has announced a multi-billion dollar investment to develop its Cardamom oil and gas field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Cardamom is expected to produce 50,000 boe/d at peak production and more than 140 MMboe over its lifetime.
  • Sony Philippines sets up another center in Davao Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:18AMIt seems that one Sony Centre is not enough for the overwhelming Davaoeno’s clamor for the latest consumer electronic products. Well here it is, Sony Philippines together with Metro Plaza opens its second Sony Centre branch in Davao. Located at the 3rd level of the newly opened Abreeza Mall (along JP Laurel Ave), this specialized [...]
  • iTRACS at the Leading Edge of Disruptive Green IT Technology Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:07AMiTRACS Corporation, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise-class Data Center Infrastructure Management solutions that drive performance, cost savings, and energy efficiency in the data center, today announced that it will be speaking at the Green IT: Spotlight on Disruptive Innovation panel discussion on July 27 in San Jose, CA.
  • Scorpions 3D Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:14AMThe Scorpions will release a 3D concert DVD in the next few months, the band's lead singer, Klaus Meine, has revealed
  • CyberExtruder launches Aureus 3D software to significantly improve facial recognition Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:21AMCyberExtruder, a leader in identity management solutions, announced today the release of its new Aureus 3D™ facial reconstruction software, which has shown an increase in facial recognition matching accuracy by 26.5 percent when compared to even the best 2D facial recognition products. Newark, NJ (PRWEB) July 12, 2011 CyberExtruder, a leader in identity management solutions, announced today the ...
  • Improving surgical outcomes for children, cancer patients Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:21PMFaculty and students across engineering disciplines are using novel 3-D surface imaging technology and complex algorithms to address one of the most difficult questions for cancer patients and children facing reconstructive surgery: Which surgical procedure is right for me?
  • US FPD TV prices rise in June on 3D demand, says IHS Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:15PMFor the third month in a row, US pricing for flat-panel TVs increased in June, fueled by the increasing availability of high-priced active 3D LCD TVs, according to IHS iSuppli.
  • Apple tweaks international App Store pricing Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:20PMTo adjust for foreign exchange rates and local tax laws, Apple's made changes to app pricing in a number of countries. The change means apps are cheaper for some and more expensive for others.
  • Summer 3D Movies Are At Their Best With XPAND 3D Glasses Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:31AMHOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thanks to XPAND’s 3D glasses, moviegoers can enjoy a spectacular 3D viewing experience at the cinema this summer – as well as at home.
  • IMEC reaches RRAM filament breakthrough Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:22AMNanotech research firm IMEC has announced details of its DRAM chip development, as well as showcasing advances in its next generation memory type, RRAM.
  • Dassault Systèmes Introduces V5R21 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:01AMDassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today the availability of Version 5 Release 21 (V5R21). V5R21 demonstrates Dassault Systèmes’ continued commitment to its popular PLM portfolio, currently deployed in over 100,000 customers worldwide.
  • Z Corporation 3D Printing Technology Helps The Beck Group Win, Refine and Sell Building Projects Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:00AMThe Beck Group, one of the top-rated design-build firms in the United States, has begun using Z Corporation technology to create physical architectural models that captivate viewers, promote projects, and dramatically communicate details of a design.
  • Multi-Material 3D Printer jets 2 materials simultaneously. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:53AMBased on 3D inkjet technology, Objet260 Connex prints in 16 micron layers and can print model replica made of up to 14 individual materials in single print run. Users can create prototypes containing distinct material elements, such as rigid walls with flexible, rubber-like joints or models combining transparent and opaque parts. Featuring 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.9 in. tray size, printer uses sealed ...
  • HTC Evo 3D: How 3D is it Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:43AMThe HTC Evo 3D claims to be the smartphone that changes the way people look at mobile devices, and that's because of their introduction of 3D technology to mobile phones. Although they can't really say that the not a lot of people know 3D very well, they can indeed safely assume that people are not familiar about the use of 3D technology on small, handheld devices. Even if you ask tech savvy ...
  • HTC Evo 3D Sets the Bar High for 3D Technology Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:29AMWith so many smartphones offering people one unique feature or another, it must be tough for a lot of people to shop for the best smartphones in the market. The new HTC Evo 3D shuts up the competition by coming out with a smart phone that's not only ideal for professionals or people who needs to do their business wherever they are but also ideal for the easy-going and outgoing crowd as well.The ...
  • Nova Unveils Multi-Channel NovaMARS(R) Software Engine for Advanced 3D Structures Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:16AMREHOVOT, Israel, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NVMI) provider of leading edge stand-alone metrology and the market leader of integrated metrology solutions to the semiconductor process control market, today introduced its fifth generation of the award-winning NovaMARS Optical CD application development solution. The new NovaMARS 5.0 is geared towards ...
  • China market: TV vendors shift focus to rural areas Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:15AMThe TV market in China is set to enter a price war in the second half of 2011 due to a slowdown in demand and a lackluster performance in the first half, with vendors to shift their focus on entry-level 3D, LED-backlit and smart TV models as well as to push sales to rural areas as consumer spending in tier-1 cities has dwindled, according to industry sources in Taiwan.
  • 630 Coffee Stirrers and 1,260 Cocktail Sticks Make Me Feel Woefully Inadequate [Art] Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:32PM# art Nick Sayers is a geometric artist who uses everyday objects to create unusual models. His latest creation is the Hyperbolic Coffee Cactus, a sculpture whose design is both awe-inspiring and humbling. More »
  • PHONE FOCUS: HTC smartphone buying guide Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:02PMHTC has risen from relative obscurity in the consumer market to become one of the world's leading mobile phone manufacturers.
  • Virgin Mobile to Raise PayLo Prices, but Drop BlackBerry Add-On Fee Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:38PMVirgin Mobile is evolving its identity.
  • Resident builds engineering bridge to students Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:45PMLincoln Logs and erector sets may have been just toys to some children, but for one man, they were the building blocks to a life dedicated to the study of science and engineering. “I was, (as) all kids are when they build, an engineer,” Robert Johnson said. “Only now I use concrete, steel, masonry and wood.” Johnson, an engineer for more than 40 years and longtime Buffalo Grove resident, has ...
  • The Race to Beat the MacBook Air Is On Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:20PMLaptop heavyweight HP may soon try to take on Apple's MacBook Air with an ultra-thin notebook of its own. The laptop would be part of a new category of PCs that Intel is calling "Ultrabooks," measuring less than an inch thick and selling for under $1,000. According to DigiTimes' unnamed sources, HP's early entrant would [...]
  • East Africa: Dar es Salaam Fashionistas Show Off Their Best At Fashion Festival Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:33AMDar es Salaam, known for its laidback atmosphere despite being the commercial capital of Tanzania, is actually a city buzzing with all sorts of activity from entertainment to sports.
  • Nation's Oldest Planetarium Now Has World's Most Baller Digital Theater [Video] Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:32AM# monstermachines Old and busted: Grainger Sky Theater at Chicago's Adler Planetaruim's 1970s Zeiss relic analog star projector. New hotness: $14 million system making it the world's highest resolution digital theater. Get ready to trip balls at your next planetarium show. More »
  • Zebra Imaging Launches New Holographic Printing Add-in for Esri's ArcGIS Desktop 10 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:17AMSAN DIEGO, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Esri International User Conference -- Zebra Imaging, the world's foremost provider of 3D holographic displays and visualization technologies, announced today that the company is launching a software add-in that will allow Esri users to print their 3D data in a holographic display for true 3D presentations and analysis. Zebra Imaging has created over 10 ...
  • Transformers: Dark of the Moon Review Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:41PMI will admit that I am a hater. An overwhelming majority of my movie reviews on SlashGear have been negative. When they were positive, they were usually reviews for pretentious Oscar-fodder like Black Swan. I’m more likely to hate movies that other people liked, and I pride myself more on hating those movies in new [...]
  • Make-Up & Style Review Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:28PMGo ahead and start making your jokes, but I've committed to covering each and every new Nintendo download that comes along in this new eShop era so that includes make-up simulators targeted at little girls. Make-Up & Style is exactly what it seems to be, a virtual interface for girls to play around with applying lipstick, eye shadow and rouge to digital faces...
  • Solatorobo: Red The Hunter Review Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:28PMIt's a shame about the name. Solatorobo which, in Japanese, translates to the charmingly literal title "Sky and Robot" is not the name of a chart-topping game. On the back of the box, meanwhile, you can find the amazing tagline "Robot-Human Double Action!", which in my opinion at least would have made for a much better title...
  • Mobile Driving the Next Big Power Play in Local Deals Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:57AMCHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Executives from leading mobile solutions providers Foursquare, Loopt, Shopkick and Yelp will talk about daily deal and group buying at BIA/Kelsey’s July Conference, "Deals 3D"
  • Samsung Galaxy S II being hindered in US by carriers? Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:14AMSamsung may not see a repeat of its rapid rise in the US smartphone market due to a backlash from carriers, rumors alleged Friday. Where the original Galaxy S was unveiled just a month after it shipped in Korea, American carriers haven't even mentioned the Galaxy S II two and a half months after it shipped. The Chosun Ilbo understood from a Samsung executive that US carrier talks had "dragged on ...
  • 3D Rapid Prototyping Fast Tracks GM Fuel Efficiency Gains Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:07AMDeep inside the GM Design building where future products from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac take shape and substance, an elite team fashions components, intricate sub assembles and entire scale model cars from highly specialized three-dimensional rapid prototyping manufacturing equipment.
  • Digital Projection Launches New High Brightness, High Value 3-Chip Display at InfoComm 2011 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:43AMATLANTA, GA InfoComm 2011 - Digital Projection International DPI, an Emmy Award-winning manufacturer of high-performance projection systems, announces the launch of the high brightness, high value HIGHlite Cine 330 projector. This compact single lamp 4,500 lumen platform incorporates native 1920 x 1080 1080p resolution, bright, sharp optics and plentiful lens shift to suit a wide range of...
  • Book Review: Introducing Autodesk Maya 2012 by Dariush Derakhshani Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:08AMshare: digg facebook twitter Maya is an integrated node-based software application for 3D digital animation and visual effects. [...] with Introducing Autodesk Maya 2012 you will learn how to build and animate your own digital models and scenes as well as develop professional skills in using Maya. Here you will delve deeper into the principles that have been covered in this book. Because ...
  • Frank Gehry: Dizzy heights Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:41PMIt's Frank Gehry's first skyscraper – a twisting, rippling tower that is transforming the New York skyline. Jonathan Glancey talks to the 82-year-old architect about realising a lifelong ambition.
  • Nintendo Store Update: Qix hits 3DS Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:21PMGame Boy puzzler leads half-dozen new handheld offerings as Just Jam music game gives WiiWare its only new release of the week.