CTL starts shipping 2goPad SL10 Windows 7 tablet for $499

Everyone is still talking about the iPad. A bunch of other people are talking about Android tablets. What about Microsoft’s OS? That’s starting to make some headway too, since the CTL 2goPad SL10 has finally graduated from “work in progress” to “product being shipped.”

Cars that drive themselves

Can the spinning lasers on top of the Google car see my underwear?   To find out the answer, I asked the inventor of the device, David Hall.
“No, it can’t see your underwear but it can tell how tall you are and exactly how far you are standing in respect to a car.”
LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) is a new way of looking at the world.   With 64 spinning lasers, LIDAR images the world in a true 3D manner by measuring the distance from a stationary or moving position at a million points per second.   The image is recreated by the control software in a similar way as modern video gaming operates.
As a competitor in the second DARPA Grand Challenge, David Hall came up with the idea.  His first version of the LIDAR was the size of a spare tire spinning on top of his green Toyota Tundra.   It was a successful design and Hall went on to make a smaller version that was used on five of the six finishing vehicles in the recent Urban Grand Challenge.

Greenpois0n Jailbreak FAQ released for iOS devices

For those who can’t wait for a Dev-Team developed jailbreak for your iPhone, iPad or iPods, then you may have looked at GreenPois0n as an alternative. The tool comes with no guarantee and raises many questions for users looking to break their 4.1 firmware. @omokas has posted an updated faq just 40 minutes ago explaining almost everything about the GreenPois0n Jailbreak, even including irc contact details to get a hold of the devs. Here’s a reprint from the original pastie post:

Greenpois0n FAQ
Q.Does GreenPois0n Unlock an iPhone ?
A.No it doesn’t.
Q.which devices does it support ?
A.It supports iPad (all versions), iPod Touch 3G , iPod Touch 4G, iPhone 3GS (Old&New Bootrom) and iPhone 4.
Will support iPod Touch 2G MC soon.

Verizon to offer iPad + MiFi bundle later this month, AT&T doing 3G

If you’ve been itching to get your hands on an Apple iPad but you want to latch onto the “can you hear me now” network for wireless surfing, it looks like you’re in luck. Not only is Verizon going to start selling the Apple tablet; it’s going to bundle it with some MiFi action to boot.

Amkette Launched Flash Link Indias first Instant SyncShare Device

For the first time in India, Amkette brings to computer users an ‘Instant SyncShare’ device which enables seamless transfer, sharing and syncing between any two computers.

It’s a completely boot-free and installation-free multipurpose device used for transfer of any data from one computer to another. Movies, music and documents can now be transferred and shared at a blazing speed of 20 MBPS creating backup within seconds. 

CDMA iPhone Rumoured for India

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is in talks with Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices to bring a CDMA iPhone exclusively to India. This same CDMA phone will be going on sale with Verizon in the United States early next year.

EA Mobile to Publish Games for Windows 7

Adding to the lineup of mobile titles for the soon-to-release Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Corp. and EA Mobile — a division of Electronic Arts Inc. unveiled the first wave of EA games coming to the new platform this fall. Windows Phone 7 and the first launch titles will ship in 2010 with additional new phone models arriving in early 2011. As part of Microsoft’s managed portfolio of Xbox LIVE titles, EA’s games for Windows Phone 7 will be Xbox LIVE-enabled, featuring the unique ability to track and share scores with leaderboards, unlock Xbox LIVE Achievements, add to your Gamerscore, and communicate with your Xbox LIVE friends across Xbox 360, Windows-based PC and Windows Phone 7.

Ericsson Named 3G Supplier for Vodafone in India

Vodafone Essar has selected Ericsson as exclusive 3G HSPA hardware, software and related service vendor to equip India’s largest metropolitan cities; Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata with latest HSPA mobile broadband network.
With strong subscriber growth and recent technology development, India’s information network is transforming itself rapidly.

HTC Launches 5 Windows 7 Smartphones

HTC Corporation unveiled five new Windows Phone 7 smartphones: HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro and HTC HD7.

HTC 7 Surround
Whether it be gaming, movies or music, HTC 7 Surround is the ultimate multimedia device. With a unique slide-out speaker and integrated kickstand with integrated Dolby Mobile and SRS WOW HD, the HTC 7 Surround delivers high-fidelity audio and virtual surround sound that enable people to share their favorite music and videos with their friends in style. No longer are they forced to use headphones for a great surround sound experience.
HTC 7 Mozart
Crafted from a single piece of anodized aluminum, the HTC 7 Mozart uses HTC’s unibody design aesthetic.

India Extends BlackBerry Deadline on Data Sharing

India decided to give more time to BlackBerry maker, Research in Motion (RIM), and asked it to come up by Dec 31 with a final solution on the deadlock over providing Indian intelligence agencies access to the private encrypted data sent through its servers.

"They have been given more time following discussions which are progressing satisfactorily," home ministry spokesperson Onkar Kedia told IANS.

Microsoft Issues Its Biggest-Ever Security Fix

Microsoft Corp issued its biggest-ever security fix on Tuesday, including repairs to its ubiquitous Windows operating system and Internet browser for flaws that could let hackers take control of a PC.

The new patches aim to fix a number of vulnerabilities including the notorious Stuxnet virus that attacked an Iranian nuclear power plant and other industrial control systems around the world.
Microsoft said four of the new patches - software updates that write over glitches - were of the highest priority and should be deployed immediately to protect users from potential criminal attacks on the Windows operating systems.

New Games in the App Store

Here are some new apps available for download for Apple devices in the App store.

Apps for Golfers
Improve your drive, swing and putting with these golf apps. Explore courses around the world, checking fairway lengths and where those bunkers lie, or alternatively: kick back and play a virtual round of 18 holes.

Typing the Rupee Symbol Set to Get Easier

Within three months of the announcement of the new symbol for the Indian Rupee, it has been officially made a part of the Unicode Standard.

For widespread usage, the new Rupee symbol had to be accepted by the Unicode Consortium's Unicode Technical Committee that is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Unicode Standard, including the Unicode Character Database.

Windows Phone 7 Can Be Synced With a Mac

Mac users will be able to connect their Windows 7 phones to their Macs at some point this year. The UK Head of Windows Phone Marketing tweeted that the WP7/Zune syncing with Mac will be coming very soon.

“Later in 2010 Microsoft will make a public beta available of a tool that allows Windows Phone 7 to sync select content with Mac computers”, Microsoft’s statement said.

SOURCE: Mashable

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Vision Care!!!

Vision seems to be an important parameter of human beings. It is impossible to live without vision. There can be cases where vision will be affected due to long sight or short sight etc. The remedies for these can be either wearing spectacles or undergoing a laser surgery. But wearing spectacles have become an out-dated fashion nowadays.

Wall Calendars...

There cannot be any house without a calendar and nowadays wall calendars are pretty familiar among people and many of them go for wall calendars as they are attractive and come in different themes. And moreover the wall calendars gives a better look to the house rather than having an empty wall it is better to have an good wall calendar. Nowadays getting these calendars has become easier as we can get it online in various sites. It is enough if we say the dimensions of the calendar and even myself got many 2011 calendars and gifted some of my friends.

Web-Hosting References!!!

 Web-hosting is been a common practice nowadays. The organizations which are into this field are called web-hosting service provider. There can be many competitors in this field. But only a few have succeeded in this field as this one is a very complex task to be accomplished. The web-hosting service providers needs to give continuous support so that the website works correctly and meets the customer requirements.

Worthy Clocks!!!

The only thing which runs precisely and always up to date in this world is nothing but a CLOCK. They are mainly used in this universe to check the time. They are accurate and there is no chance of error in its working unless or until its manufacturer have done a mistake. There are many types of clocks for checking the time.

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse Combines Excitement & Friendship

Cover Art for Superman/Batman Apocalypse DVD - Gary MiereanuHeroes on TV and in movies often have a buddy to share his/her adventures, joys, and hardships, to banter with, to watch the hero’s back, and to take the hero to task if he/she goes astray. Sharing in that friendship humanizes the hero for the audience and allows the audience to care and bond with the hero in a way one doesn’t get out of saving strangers. This, however, is intrinsically a problem with superheroes, as by definition, they are larger than life heroes, using extraordinary powers to take on extraordinary dangers that their human friends and colleagues cannot. Hence, they become solitary crusaders.
Nevertheless, the DC Universe is populated by more than one superhero. In the latest DC Universe animated original PG-13 movie DVD release, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, Superman and Batman pair up to save Superman’s cousin Kara from the evil Darkseid. From the moment Superman tells Batman that Kara may be his only living blood relative, and Batman says it is not ‘you’ going after the abducted young woman but ‘we’, the animated movie becomes more than just a series of gripping fights and daring feats. It becomes personal to the audience who is buying into the rescue of someone Superman cares deeply about and Batman cares about because of his friend. What ensues is not only an exciting adventure, but a glimpse into the rare friendship between two superheroes and the fun of superhero bantering. In my earlier article about the release of this DVD, Private Practice’s Tim Daly (the voice of Superman) and China Beach’s Kevin Conroy (the voice of Batman) give their takes on their characters’ friendship.

Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare Original Movie DVD Review

 Scooby-Doo Camp Scare DVD cover - image copyright 2010 Warner Home VideoScooby-Doo is the show that refuses to die. First cranked out by the Hanna-Barbera animation factory in 1969, the premise of 4 teenagers and a Great Dane driving around solving mysteries in their psychedelic Mystery Machine has been rebooted more times than a Windows Vista computer.
Warner Premiere's latest direct-to-DVD animated film, Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare, takes the show back to its roots while updating it for the 20th Century. With classic hijinks matched to taut action sequences, this flick should please older fans and newcomers alike.

The Penguins of Madagascar - I Was a Penguin Zombie DVD Review

 I Was a Penguin Zombie DVD cover - image copyright 2010 Paramount Home Video
Nickelodeon's The Penguins of Madagascar has been an audience hit for DreamWorks Animation, the television show based on the successful Madagascar feature film franchise. In addition to its respectable ratings, the show also earned a 2009 BAFTA for Best international children’s programming,

The Ten Best Animated Films Ever Made, 10-6

10. How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2010) {In depth review}
The first film on this countdown and the most recent, Dreamwork’s surprise hit was genuinely funny, startlingly heartfelt, and beautifully animated.
Based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the film tells the story of young Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel), the kindhearted son of a Viking chief who dreams of joining the ranks of great Dragon-killers. But when Hiccup befriends a dragon he learns the true nature of the “beasts” that plague his island village.
The most striking aspect of How to Train Your Dragon, beyond its exceptional animation and thrilling story, is the pitch-perfect balance it strikes between sincerity and sardonic humor. Its well-crafted characters are instantly engaging, very funny, and warm from the outset. How to Train Your Dragon is sure to become an enduring family film.
9. Aladdin (G, 1992)
The third film released during Disney Animation Studio’s renaissance period of the 1990s, Aladdin boasted stunning animation, memorable characters, and an exquisite soundtrack.
One of the most adventurous stories in the Disney canon, Aladdin follows a poor young man living on the streets of Agrabah who finds himself by a twist of fate in possession of a magical lamp. With the help of the

Top 5 Halloween Cartoon Specials

Some of the Halloween-themed specials are still broadcast every year in October, due to popularity and nostalgia. The Peanuts gang, Garfield, The Simpsons, and Walt Disney interpreting the stories of Washington Irving are just a few examples.
It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
A bona fide classic beloved by hundreds of children around the U.S and originally broadcast in 1966, this cartoon continues to air every October and is widely available on DVD. The cartoon begins with Linus writing and mailing a letter to the "Great Pumpkin," as the Peanuts gang prep themselves for the long night of trick-or-treating. Linus is a loner in believing that the Great Pumpkin exists, having sat alone in the pumpkin patch the previous year waiting for him. He convinces Sally Brown to keep him company while the rest of the gang are in costume and trick-or-treating. Meanwhile, Snoopy is busy fighting the Red Baron on top of his doghouse and crash lands in the patch. When he rises, Linus mistakes him for the Great Pumpkin and Sally is distraught for believing in Linus and missing the festivities. The cartoon ends with Linus and Charlie sitting on a rock wall, with Linus defiantly convinced that the Great Pumpkin will appear next year.

Garfield's Halloween Adventure
This cartoon was produced in 1985 and has some very silly songs with nice melodies ("Scaredy Cat," "What Shall I Be?") sung by the legendary Lou Rawls. Garfield, dressed as a pirate and Odie, in costume as his sidekick, go out trick or treating for "all that candy, candy, candy." In a greedy attempt for more of the sweet stuff, Garfield steals a boat, and they end up in a house on an island where a creepy old man tells them that pirates had buried treasure under the house and are coming back for it "this very night." The old guy steals Garfield's boat and the pirate ghosts arrive at midnight. Garfield and Odie hide in a cupboard, Odie sneezes, and the ghosts find them. Garfield sports a huge smile and shuts the cupboard door. It's a rapturous comedic moment. This special is available on DVD and kids growing up in the 80s look upon this special with lots of nostalgia.
Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
There's been a live-action feature directed by Tim Burton as well as a made for TV movie with Jeff Goldblum. However, the Washington Irving-penned story of schoolteacher Ichabod Crane's fateful, nightly run in with the Headless Horsemen effectively come to life in this animated Disney short film with a great mix of comedy, suspense, and a memorable image of a pumpkin on-fire. Ichabod, perfectly animated as a lanky, feeble man, comes across hooting owls and hears whispers in the woods before his fateful encounter. Created in 1949, sung and narrated by Bing Crosby. It is available on DVD.
The Simpsons: "Treehouse of Horrors"Series
For the last 22 years, there has been a Halloween-themed Simpsons episode usually split into three short stories. Many episode segments have been inspired by other shows and movies. A few Twilight Zone episodes, The Shining, and even, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown have been parodied. A full list of the story titles and episodes can be found here.
Witch's Night Out (1978)
A bizarre, almost psychedelic theme song, crudely-drawn, goofy, monochrome characters, and a witch voiced by the late SNL star Gilda Radner, this is the most "special" animated show listed. It has never been released on DVD and rare VHS copies can sell for over $20. Siblings Small and Tender join forces with adults Nicely and Goody in throwing a Halloween party at a decrepit old mansion housed by a sweet old witch, who is despondent at the townsfolk for lacking Halloween spirit. When Small and Tenders' Halloween costumes fail to scare anybody in town, Miss Witch grants the two siblings their Halloween wish. She transforms Small into a werewolf and Tender into a ghost. Along for the ride is their babysitter Bazooey, who turns into Frankenstein. The party gets out of hand and chaos ensues when some townsfolk are creeped out by the monsters. But, all is well in this bizarre world, when everybody ends back at the mansion, partying the night away.
You may be able to catch some of these classic animated specials on network television in October. Adults who grew up in the 70s and 80s can wax nostalgic about these classic specials that they have probably seen multiple times, and are most likely showing them to their kids.
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For more rare Halloween shows not listed, check out Halloween Specials.
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Ugly Americans Volume One DVD Review

 Ugly Americans Volume One DVD cover - image copyright 2010 Paramount Home Video
Monsters living and working alongside humans in New York City? That's the premise of Ugly Americans, the Comedy Central animated show created by Devin Clark and developed by former Simpsons writer David Stern. It follows the trials and tribulations of Mark Lilly, a bureaucrat trying to help vampires, werewolves and other monsters integrate into American society.
While the show has its moments, it currently relies more on its concept and design for its success, rather than execution.

Hot laptops cause toasted thighs, say researchers

Hardcore laptop users have something new to worry about: a medical condition known as erythema ab igne or, more colloquially, "toasted-skin syndrome." As CNN reports, up to now, this type of skin condition was most often seen in those who worked long hours in front of open fires or coal stoves. Doctors have also seen it in individuals who used hot pads or electric blankets extensively or who sat too close to other heat sources, such as radiators. Now, doctors are also seeing it in people who, despite the apparent discomfort, perch a too-hot laptop on their thighs for extended periods of time.