Intel Clover Trail - CPU Tablet 2012

Intel, the previously reported informally, planned in 2012 to introduce a new processor, which could be used in smart phones and tablets. The project was named Medfield. Now the resource Digitimes reports that the "universal" processor will not: Medfield will orientiovan solely on smartphones, but for the larger tablets designed to be platform Intel Clover Trail. Both options will be positioned as an alternative to ARM-processors and will meet the high standards of optimizing energy consumption. As noted, Medfield platform and Clover Trail will not be compatible - it is fundamentally different solutions. DigiTimes also reports on the roadmap processors, developing line of Intel Atom, which details the preliminary information on the gradual reduction of manufacturing process technology of chips every year. In late 2011 or early 2012 will be presented to Saltwell, which will be carried out on 32 nm process technology. Then in 2013, will model Silvermont, which will already be made ​​on the 22-nm process, and in 2014 it will be replaced Airmont, made ​​on 14-nm process technology. It is reported that in versions designed for tablets, Intel plans to bring the maximum TDP of up to 10 watts in the next two years. Successful competition with ARM-processor is at the same time to the time when Microsoft released the Windows operating system 8. Paired with Intel engineers expect it to get the tablets, which could work for much longer than current models running Windows 7 and a series processors Intel Atom.

Imagination Technologies has licensed high-performance multiprocessor graphics core Samsung

The British company Imagination Technologies Group plc has announced a licensing agreement with South Korea's Samsung Electronics, according to which the Korean manufacturer can produce single-chip solutions based on the graphic multiprocessor family PowerVR SGX MP from Imagination.

In turn, produced by single-chip solutions with graphics cores Imagination Technologies based will be incorporated in products aimed at markets mobile and consumer electronics.

Imagination Technologies has licensed high-performance multiprocessor graphics core Samsung

The British company Imagination Technologies Group plc has announced a licensing agreement with South Korea's Samsung Electronics, according to which the Korean manufacturer can produce single-chip solutions based on the graphic multiprocessor family PowerVR SGX MP from Imagination.

In turn, produced by single-chip solutions with graphics cores Imagination Technologies based will be incorporated in products aimed at markets mobile and consumer electronics.

HIBERNIA ATLANTIC AND HUAWEI COMPLETE FIRST 100 GBPS TRANSATLANTIC TRIAL

MARKING INDUSTRY MILESTONE FOR HIGH BANDWIDTH, SUBSEA CONNECTIVITY

Hibernia Atlantic, the only US owned, diverse transatlantic high bandwidth connectivity provider, Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Huawei Marine, a global submarine solutions supplier, announce they have successfully completed the first 100G transatlantic connection between Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada to Southport, England. This test was historic in nature; this is the highest capacity connection ever transmitted across the Atlantic Ocean. The success of this trial is allowing the companies to move forward on their aggressive deployment schedule, including 100 Gbps connections between Halifax and Montreal and between Amsterdam and London by Q1 2012, followed by other key routes later in the year.

The trial involved Huawei's latest 100 Gbps single wavelength coherent technology. This Optical Interoperability Forum (OIF) standards compliant technology utilizes innovative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms and next generation Forward Error Correction (FEC) enabling high capacity transport across transatlantic distances. In addition to performing across distances greater than 5,000 km, the trial has successfully demonstrated long-term, error-free transmission at 100Gbps. Additionally, transmission with existing Huawei 40 Gbps wavelengths at 50 GHz spacing was achieved, allowing for a smooth and seamless bandwidth upgrade. Huawei also successfully demonstrated co-propagation of 100 Gbps wavelengths at 50 GHz spacing which enables future upgrades of subsea capacities up to 5 Tbps.

This 100 Gbps technology is available on Huawei's OptiX product series which is a next generation, intelligent, Optical Transport Network (OTN) platform scalable to over 6 Tbps of switching capacity. Hibernia Atlantic is using this equipment to upgrade their existing secure and diverse cable system. “In partnership with Hibernia Atlantic, Huawei has developed the OptiX products with 100 Gbps capability to address exponentially increasing bandwidth demand driven by cutting-edge data services and high definition video,” states Charlie Chen, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Huawei Technologies USA.

"Additional capacity to our existing network system will provide the ability to meet the growing service needs of our clients," continues Bjarni Thorvardarson, Chief Executive Officer for Hibernia Atlantic. "The carrier, multi-media and enterprise industries all require high capacity at the 100 Gbps level to ensure high performance data transmissions. In addition, we are deploying Project Express, the first transatlantic, fiber optic cable with the shortest latency in history at sub 60 milliseconds roundtrip. With this innovative cable link, as well as our existing, diverse cable assets, our clients will now be able to access secure and diverse connectivity at the highest-performance capacity currently available."

Both companies have a long history of partnering together for successful industry-first milestones. From providing the first 40 Gbps capacity over a subsea span to offering commercially native 40 Gbps wavelengths between Europe and North America, the two organizations are committed to presenting clients with cutting-edge advancements. Additionally, the companies were the first to offer 10Gbps Ethernet LAN-PHY capacity across the Atlantic Ocean as early as 2006. The companies look to continue their history of cutting-edge, industry firsts through the deployment of Project Express in 2013.

To view Hibernia Atlantic's global network map, please visit http://www.hiberniaatlantic.com/documents/HA_StatSheet_0511_000.pdf

Amazon Appstore receives 2.0 update ahead of Kindle Fire launch

Amazon's Appstore for Android has received an update, just in time for the Kindle Fire's release next week.

The update, which brings the app to version 2.0, is largely focused on UI improvements. The look and feel of the entire Appstore experience has shifted as the white backdrops that used to be ubiquitous have been changed to shades of gray.

More settings have been added as well as you now have the ability to enable In-App Purchases, Parental Controls and get an easier view of your gift card balance.

If you don't yet have the appstore and would like to check it out, visit Amazon's Appstore page.

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Progorod out the iPad and iPhone

The company "Sidikov navigation» today announced the release of version navigation system "Progorod" mobile company Apple - iPad Tablet and the iPhone. The features of the new version of "Progorod" was to support the technology OpenGL 3D, which allows you to display on maps three-dimensional models of buildings with a high level of detail, maps can be scaled and rotated around the axis with the help of technology "multitouch" in real time. In addition, "Progorod" support service MapStore, allows downloading maps from the Internet directly from your device. Version "Progorod" for Apple's products include integrated "mirror" service. "Progorod" for the iPhone and the iPad is already available in the Applications folder App Store : 30 day full functional demo version and full version costs 950 rubles. The new version of "Progorod" is designed for devices with the operating system iOS 4.1 and above. Users "Progorod" cards are available in Russia, as well as maps of foreign countries (supported by standard OpenStreetMap). Map catalog is regularly updated. With the help of service MapStore user can select the cards you need and download them directly from the device. It can boot as maps across Russia and the regions of hotel - to save memory.

Tablet Dell Streak 7 update to Android 2/3 (Honeycomb)

Dell has announced the availability of updated software Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) for the Tablet PC Streak 7. This tablet-based dual-core processor NVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz, equipped with a 7-inch touch screen coated with Gorilla Glass, a video camera and has the support of Adobe Flash Player. In the spring of this year's Streak 7 comes with a preinstalled operating system Android 2.2 (FroYo), but now all sold in the EMEA region and we've received a software update from Dell means OTA (Over the Air), and new plates are equipped with running Android 3.2. All Tablet PCs Dell Streak 7 (as with Wi-Fi, and 3G/WWAN) received a new version of the operating system Honeycomb via OTA. When the device is ready for renewal, the owner is notified by an icon in the message line. Also, users have to manually check for updates, go to Settings (Settings) - About Device (on device), and selecting System Updates (Updates). Honeycomb - the first operating system family of Android, designed specifically for tablets with a large screen. Honeycomb includes a lot of changes designed to make using the tablet more comfortable. Key changes:

a new "holographic" interface design with advanced settings screen, widgets, notifications;
new tools for GUI navigation, including the action bar Action Bar and system tray System Bar;
improved navigation system and a smooth transition between standard applications;
easy navigation for five start-up screen;
surfing Wi-Fi, added resources Wi-Fi, enabling users and their applications to fully exploit the capabilities of high-speed access to Wi-Fi network at home, at work and during travel;
new high-performance Wi-Fi communication with locking the screen allow applications to support high-speed communication networks Wi-Fi, even when the display device is turned off. As a result, users receive benefits such as the possibility of continuous music playback and video streaming, the use of voice services for a long time, when the device is no other tasks are performed;
support multi-tasking;
function Recent Apps: launching applications for different tasks, users can see the list of Recent Apps (running applications) in the system tray, which tasks are currently being implemented, and quickly switch between the application context;
Enhanced virtual keyboard Android;
optional keyboard SWYPE;
Enhanced cut and paste;

Bukrider from Amazon for $ 84 and sells for $ 79

A device for reading electronic books from Amazon's sold at a price that is lower than its cost. Total cost of parts and manufacturing costs of the fourth generation bukriderov Amazon Kindle is estimated at $ 84 25 cents, of which the share of parts comes to $ 78.59 and $ 5.66 in value was estimated build a single device. The most expensive piece was screen E Ink Pearl, whose price is $ 30.50, for whom the cost of circuit board should be valued at $ 30.37. Most of the other parts is very low cost, but cumulatively they gain an additional 17 dollars 72 cents. The most affordable are the device and the box in which it is packaged. It should be noted that the cost of the device were not included the cost of marketing and logistics, which further increases the cost of its creation. Thus we can say that the production of devices for reading electronic books, Amazon Kindle is unprofitable for the company Amazon. Nevertheless, they are popular and are sold in large numbers, bringing the company's profit in the end, because their owners are buying content for viewing in a store Amazon. A similar scheme was selected for promotion and tablet Kindle Fire, which if not sold below the cost of its components, but obviously can not bring the company a substantial profit. The necessity of such a policy is dictated by the availability of Amazon's serious competition in a market where the company Barnes & Noble also has the ability to profit not from selling devices, and content for them.

Casio has introduced a new compact camera EX-ZR200 with superzoom

Japan, Casio announced the release of a new model of compact high-speed digital cameras EX-ZR200, equipped with a 24mm wide-angle zoom lens with 12.5-fold increase.

Introduced new product line will lead EXILIM, while possessing 16.1 megapixel sensor, 0.13-second autofocus, 0.98-second turn-on time, and only 0.27-second interval between the creation of images. Of additional features indicate the presence of advanced features shooting modes including manual creation and innovation HDR-images.

Brief specifications Casio EXILIM EX-ZR200:

Sensor: 1 / 2, 3''(CMOS) 16.79 megapixel (16.1 effective MP)
Lens: F3.0 (W)-F5.9 (T); f = 4.24 ~ 53.0 mm (32 mm equivalent of 24-300 mm)
Display: 3-inch, 960h480 points
Memory: 52.2 MB built, slot for SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card
Supports Full HD video (30fps)
ISO Avto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Interfaces: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed), AV Output (NTSC / PAL), HDMI output (mini)
Dimensions: 104.8 h59, 1h28, 6 mm
Weight: 205 gr. (With battery and memory card)

iriver Story HD has received a firmware update

The company has updated the official Russian-language iriver firmware device for reading electronic books iriver Story HD to version 1.28. The new firmware enhances bukridera when working with secure by means of DRM files of PDF, but also eliminates errors when reading documents in this format. Released an update - the third within two months of sales iriver Story HD in Russia. Last week became available firmware version 1.27, which appeared in the ability to add file names of characters in different languages. In October, users were presented update 1.13, which is allowed to make the system more stable. The software is available for download on the official Russian website iriver at: http://www.iriverrussia.com/file/201/. A device for reading electronic books iriver Story HD, whose sales in Russia started in early September, is one of the first bukriderov having a display e-Ink Pearl XGA c 16 shades of gray. Screen Story HD reproduces the picture clarity is 63% higher than the previous generation devices. Bukrider iriver Story HD reproduces the most popular text and office formats, and one charge of its battery enough for turning around 14 000 pages. The estimated price of the device - 5600 rubles.

Multicore ARM Mali-T658 GPU for Visual Computing

Leverages the unique ARM system-level approach to multicore design that optimizes both performance and energy-efficiency

Mali-T658 GPU delivers up to ten times the graphics performance of the Mali-400 MP GPU

Features four times the GPU Compute performance of the Mali-T604 GPU

Supported by lead ARM Partners, such as Fujitsu Semiconductor, LG Electronics, Nufront and Samsung

Mali-T658 GPU Extends Graphics And GPU Compute Leadership For High Performance Devices

Highly-efficient, smarter system-level approach optimizes CPU and GPU designs for mobile devices and smart-TVs

ARM announced the ARM® Mali™-T658 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) - the latest member of the Midgard architecture-based GPU family targeting high performance devices, such as superphones, tablets and smart-TVs. The Mali-T658 GPU leverages the unique ARM system-level approach to multicore design that optimizes both performance and energy-efficiency. To address high-end consumer requirements, the Mali-T658 GPU delivers up to ten times the graphics performance of the Mali-400 MP GPU, found in a wide range of today’s mainstream consumer products. It also features four times the GPU Compute performance of the Mali-T604 GPU, enabling a raft of new use-cases outside of traditional graphics processing, including computational photography, image-processing and augmented reality.

“Following the recent introduction of big.LITTLE processing and the ARMv8 architecture, the launch of Mali-T658 is another example of how ARM is seeking to redefine heterogeneous computing for the embedded space,” said Jon Peddie, President of specialist graphics research consultancy, Jon Peddie Research. “This will provide high-performance graphics and compute systems for low-power applications.”

Supported by lead ARM Partners, such as Fujitsu Semiconductor, LG Electronics, Nufront and Samsung, the Mali-T658 GPU enables an immersive visual computing experience on a range of ‘always on, always connected’ consumer devices. These include high-performance, energy-sensitive superphones, smartphones and tablets, as well as smart-TVs and automotive infotainment solutions. Building on the success of the Mali-T604 GPU, the Mali-T658 extends ARM performance leadership with scalability up to eight cores, and by doubling of the number of arithmetic pipelines within each of these cores. It is also compatible with the ARMv8 architecture.

“ARM is in a unique position to integrate CPU, GPU and interconnect technology into optimized, coherent systems, and by doing so improve performance and enable more efficient data sharing,” said Rock Yang, VP Marketing, Nufront. “This will allow partners, such as Beijing Nufront, to make the most of the leading capabilities of each system component and maximize throughput in ARM technology-based compute sub-systems.”

Delivery of a common set of compatible drivers for all Midgard architecture-based Mali GPUs enables faster time-to-market and minimizes software upgrade costs for future implementations. The ARM Mali-T658 GPU supports a wide range of graphics and compute APIs, including Microsoft DirectX® 11, Khronos OpenGL® ES, OpenVG™, Khronos OpenCL™, Google ® Renderscript ™ and Microsoft DirectCompute®.

The Mali-T658 has been designed to work seamlessly with the ARM Cortex™-A15 and Cortex-A7 processors either in standalone modes or in big.LITTLE processing mode. The autonomous nature of the Mali Job Manager, and its ability to carry on graphics processing with a reduced load on the CPU, means it is very well suited to work alongside a big.LITTLE CPU system. By using the right processor for the right task the Mali-T658 is able to handle GPU compute tasks in parallel with the CPU handling the always-on always-connected tasks. The ability of the Mali-T658 GPU to scale up to eight cores provides unprecedented energy-efficiency, flexibility and scalability to match the CPU and GPU performance points through one coherent interface.

“Next generation consumer devices based on the Mali-T658 GPU will address the growing user expectation for slick user interfaces and desktop-class graphics,” said Pete Hutton, general manager, Media Processing Division, ARM. “Intuitive user interfaces will mean that consumers can access the full functionality of their connected devices, for richer user experiences. This includes HD gaming and new compute-intensive applications, such as augmented reality.”

Importance of cache coherency in multicore CPU/GPU designs

Cache coherency is essential in multicore computing devices to maintain the consistency of data stored in local caches of a shared resource. This ensures optimum performance and energy-efficiency of complex heterogeneous SoC designs, and is designed to address next generation, high-performance computing devices. ARM system IP, such as CoreLink™, enables system level cache coherency across clusters of multicore processors, including the Cortex-A15 MPCore™ processors and Mali-T658 graphics processors.

Editor’s Note:

Mali GPUs noted as based on a published Khronos Specification are conformant, or expected to pass the Khronos Conformance Testing Process. Current conformance status can be found at http://www.khronos.org/conformance

About ARM

ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM’s comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company’s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. Find out more about ARM by following these links:

• ARM website: http://www.arm.com/
• ARM Connected Community: http://www.arm.com/community/
• ARM Blogs: http://blogs.arm.com/
• ARMFlix on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ARMflix
• ARM on Twitter:
o http://twitter.com/ARMMobile
o http://twitter.com/ARMCommunity
o http://twitter.com/ARMEmbedded
o http://twitter.com/ARMLowPwr
o http://twitter.com/KeilTools
o http://twitter.com/ARMMultimedia

Sony announced a new digital photo frame S-Frame with Wi-Fi and touch screen

Sony has announced the completion of its line of digital photo frames with new S-Frame models with WiFi and a 7-inch touch screen: DPF-WA700 and DPF-W700, which will automatically download pictures for friends from Facebook, according to users' privacy settings, as well as take pictures e-mail.

Thus, the new frame can display photos stored on a home computer user, display the weather forecast AccuWeather and play Internet radio (only model DPF-WA700).

Characteristics of the new digital photo frame DPF-WA700 and DPF-W700 include 2 GB of internal memory, memory card slots for MS Duo / SD / SDHC. In addition, model DPF-WA700 is also able to play music files as background music during a slide show and video format AVCHD.

New models of digital photo frames Sony S-Frame DPF-WA700 and DPF-W700 will be available in Russia in January 2011. Estimated cost: DPF-WA700 - 6990 rub., DPF-W700 - 4490 rubles.

Yahoo!, Microsoft and AOL Announce Display Advertising Agreements

Partnership to benefit advertisers, agencies and publishers, provide more efficient access to premium online ad inventory.

Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and AOL (NYSE: AOL) announced agreements that should dramatically improve the process of buying and selling premium online display inventory. The agreements will allow ad networks operated by Yahoo!, Microsoft and AOL to offer each other's premium nonreserved online display inventory to their respective advertising customers.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

While agencies and advertisers can continue to choose to partner across Yahoo! Network Plus, AOL's Advertising.com and the Microsoft Media Network (each of which is differentiated by its capabilities around data, optimization, packaging and inventory), this partnership will also offer the efficiency of buying premium display inventory at scale to reach customers and audiences. Simultaneously, the partnership should enhance the demand for and value of each party's display advertising offerings as well as provide better yield for both participating publishers and advertisers.

"We're thrilled to partner with Microsoft and AOL and bring to market what we believe will be a more efficient, effective and more effortless way to access true premium inventory and formats," said Ross Levinsohn, Yahoo! executive vice president Americas. "There has a been a significant shift in how inventory is bought and sold, and we're now 100 percent focused on controlling our own destiny, working directly with marketers and agencies and driving better returns for our advertising partners."

"Enhancing choice and scale in today's display advertising market is 'a rising tide that lifts all boats'," said Rik van der Kooi, corporate vice president of the Microsoft Advertising Business Group. "This partnership will create an opportunity where advertisers and publishers alike can benefit from easier access to — and demand for — high-quality inventory. The fact that we're joining together to offer this kind of access to quality — yet each with our own differentiated ad offerings — is something that will benefit the market as a whole."

"We are excited to be part of this partnership," said Ned Brody, chief revenue officer, AOL. "Today's announcement sets in motion the opportunity for advertisers to achieve scaled solutions across premium publishers. This should reduce friction in the marketplace, which will benefit both advertisers and publishers. And this partnership will take our existing Advertising.com partnerships with both Microsoft and Yahoo! to a new level."

By integrating one another's real-time bidding (RTB) technologies to facilitate the availability of nonreserved inventory by early 2012, Yahoo!, Microsoft and AOL expect to have the opportunity to access each other's nonreserved inventory to achieve the benefits of scale and efficiency. The Microsoft Advertising Exchange and Yahoo's! Right Media Exchange will initially serve as the two marketplaces from which the partners can procure this inventory for resale to advertisers and agencies. AOL may, at its discretion, opt to use its own exchange technology solution subsequent to the launch of the partnership.

Under the terms of the nonexclusive agreements, each company will continue to make its own decisions, differentiate its offerings and set its own controls for how it operates any exchanges, ad networks or other aspects of its display businesses. They will actively compete with each other for both advertiser spend and publisher partners based on their own unique product differentiators.

Effective in the United States, the partnership is based on the premise of audience-based selling across a large number of sites and is not expected to affect direct sales made by each partner's respective internal teams. In addition to the United States, Yahoo! and AOL will have an agreement that extends to Canada. Microsoft's Canada business is not participating directly in the agreement.

About Yahoo!

Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO) is the premier digital media company, creating deeply personal digital experiences that keep more than half a billion people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the globe. And Yahoo!'s unique combination of Science + Art + Scale connects advertisers to the consumers who build their businesses. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit the pressroom (pressroom.yahoo.com).

Yahoo! and Yahoo! News are the trademarks and/or registered trademark of Yahoo! Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owner.

About AOL

Having helped millions of Americans to get online, AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) is on a mission to inform, entertain and connect the world. The home of a growing collection of premium online and mobile brands, AOL creates original content that engages audiences on a local and global scale. We help marketers connect with this audience through effective and engaging digital online advertising solutions.

About Microsoft:

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

This press release (including without limitation the quotations from management) contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Yahoo!'s strategic and operational plans, as well as its expectations regarding the results of the partnership. Actual results and benefits of the agreements may differ materially from management expectations and those described in this press release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the possibility that the expected benefits of the transactions contemplated by the agreements do not materialize as expected or at all (including without limitation as a result of actions taken by United States or foreign regulatory agencies), the possibility that publishers, advertisers or agencies may not respond as favorably to the partnership as expected; the possibility that expectations regarding the impact on advertising revenue and direct sales might prove incorrect; and the possibility that the anticipated benefits to Yahoo! and publishers and advertisers might not be realized. More information about potential factors that could affect Yahoo!'s business and financial results is included under the captions, "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in Yahoo!'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, as amended, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, which are on file with the SEC and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in those sections in Yahoo!'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, which will be filed with the SEC in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Guide to Greener Electronics

HP 5.9/10

Up three places, HP is now the top scoring company - strongest on sustainable operations and energy criteria but could improve on green products criteria.
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Dell 5.1/10

Up eight places, Dell scores best on energy criteria with a strong target to reduce emissions by 40 percent by 2015 but scores poorly on green products.
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Nokia 4.9/10

Down two places, Nokia loses its leadership position to HP and Dell over energy criteria but scores well on green products and sustainable operations.
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Apple 4.6/10

Up five places, Apple is now a joint top scoring company on green products and relatively strong on sustainable operations, but scores poorly on energy.
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Philips 4.5/10

Philips gets a strong score along with Sony for supporting progressive clean energy policy and on energy criteria overall. Down two places.
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Sony Ericsson 4.2/10

Sony Ericsson gets a joint top score on green products and good sustainable operation score but is weak on energy criteria. Down four places.
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Samsung 4.1/10

Down two places, Samsung scores best on sustainable operations but needs to improve on energy criteria, especially on sourcing more green power.
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Lenovo 3.8/10

Up six places, Lenovo scores highest on sustainable operations but needs to set strong goals to reduce carbon emissions and boost renewable energy use.
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Panasonic 3.6/10

Down three places, Panasonic gets one of the highest scores on greener products but scores poorly on energy, and needs to have a clear plan on how it can cut carbon emissions and boost renewable energy use.
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Sony 3.6/10

Down four places, Sony receives a penalty point for lobby against stricter energy efficiency standards in California. However it also received top scores for supporting ambitious climate targets in Europe.
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Sharp 3/10

Sharp supports a new renewable energy law in Japan but scores poor on all sustainable operations criteria. Stays in 11th place.
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Acer 2.9/10

Acer scores poorly compared to major competitors, good on hazardous substance phase out but poor on energy criteria. Stays in 12th place.
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LG Electronics 2.8/10

Up one point, LGE has weak emissions reduction targets and needs to increase renewable energy use.
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Toshiba 2.8/10

Up three places, Toshiba has made some progress on phasing out hazardous substances but needs to improve on energy criteria.
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RIM 1.6/10

New to the Guide, RIM needs to improve reporting and disclosure of its environmental performance compared to other mobile phone makers.
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Routes, taxis and buses - in the new Yandex.Maps for Android

The developers have updated Mobile Yandex.Maps for users of smartphones based on Android. Most of the changes awaiting motorists, but something is prepared for those who move around the city by public transport. Living in Kazan, who have downloaded the new version, forget the question: "Well, where this bus?". The application can display bus routes and the time after which they come. Just click on the stop - and you will see whether we add more step or warm at home or in the nearest store. Nizhny Novgorod can do the same thing, only with a small correction to the mode of transport - a bus, rather than buses. The data are obtained directly from buses and minibuses. All are equipped with navigation systems GPS / GLONASS. Service until the pilot, so developers are waiting for Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan reviews. As for HGV, many will recall that Yandex.Maps able to plot a route. But now they are still able to keep him. Maps show the distance from the start and end points, and determine the time and speed. The last two parameters are adjusted directly on the move, depending on how fast you drive. If you are not there accidentally turned off or slipped, "a" crossroads - do not worry, the route need not be rebuilt, picking up the phone. Maps rebuilt automatically. For those who prefer to ride without breaking, we published in Maps location of devices that determine the speed of cars - hopefully this will help you observe the speed limit. Approaching the camera can not only track on the map through the eyes - the application will report on it beeps. Download the new version is available in the Android Market .

teXet TN-811BT: 6-inch GPS-navigator with updated platform

Brand teXet ("Electronic System Alkotel") introduced a new model TN-811BT, which is available now. This update is a top, the largest - to 6-inch - Navigator teXet. New retained a design that was first introduced in the models of TN-400, TN-600BT, TN-800BT: flat glossy display is framed by a bronze frame. The changes were "stuffing" navigator. First of all, it is a platform MTK ARM11 architecture of the last generation with that of the CPU frequency of 500 MHz and supports multi-tasking Windows CE 6.0 versus 5.0, as well as improved power consumption. In teXet TN-811BT GPS-receiver is stored in the 66th channel receive data from satellites, processed and the device software to realize the potential of the new processor. teXet TN-811BT, equipped with a display diagonal of a 6-inch (15.3 cm) resolution of 800x480 pixels. The model has a built-in Bluetooth-module with Hands-free profiles and DUN (GPRS connection via Bluetooth-connection to a mobile phone). The presence of FM-transmitera allows you to broadcast voice guidance navigator and music from a media player device on car stereos. Also teXet TN-811BT has a video input for rear view camera or for connecting an external video recorder (monitor mode). To ensure the performance of navigation and multimedia features in a large six-inch screen with high resolution model is equipped with extended memory of 128MB. Private memory is now 4GB instead of 2GB and can be supplemented with memory cards up to 32GB. In addition to navigation, the menu is a media player (formats MP3, MPEG, MPG, ASF, WMV, AVI, JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG), program for reading electronic books, games, Internet browsers, utilities (calculator and universal converter). The delivery of a new GPS-navigator teXet TN-811BT includes a full package of maps of Russia with one of the programs: "Navitel Navigator 5" or «CityGuide 5 "and the car holder, car charger, USB-cable, manual. The model supports the ability to install and run from a menu of additional navigation software created for the platform, Windows CE 6.0.

Prestigio PER3172B: e-book with color 7-inch

Prestigio company introduced an eBook PER3172B with color display and supports video / audio, as well as equipped with a 7-inch TFT-LCD with anti-reflective coating and support for resolutions of 800x480 pixels. The device provides, according to the manufacturer's support for most popular text formats with the ability to change the font size. In addition, PER3172B can play audio files, images and HD-video.

Prestigio PER3172B running ARM9 processor with DSP and 400 MHz. Available storage capacity to 2GB of internal memory, also has a microSD-slot supporting memory cards up to 16GB.

Built-in rechargeable 2100 mA / h will provide work for 6-8 hours of reading, about 5 hours of video playback or 30 hours of audio playback.

The device goes on sale, complete with trademark cover, power adapter, microUSB-cable, Quick start guide and warranty card for 2 years.

On the shelves of Russian stores the new reader will be in November 2011. Recommended retail price Prestigio PER3172B of 3390 rubles.

Specifications Prestigio PER3172B:

Processor: ARM9 + DSP E200 400 MHz
Memory: DDR2 64MB
Diagonal and display type: 7-inch, TFT Anti-Glare, a resolution of 800x480 pixels, 16:9, Brightness: 250 cd / m ²
Memory: 2 GB internal, microSD slot for memory cards
Support formats of text: EPUB, PDF, TXT, FB2, PDB, HTML
Support audio formats: MP3, AAC, WAV, OGG, WMA
Support picture formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG
Videformatov support: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Divx, H.263, H.264, RM / RMVB, MKV, MOV, VOB, FLV
Connectors: microUSB, memory card slot, 3.5mm audio jack, power
Dimensions: 185.4 X120, 5h11, 2 mm
Weight: 260 gr.

Adobe ceases development on mobile browser Flash, refocuses efforts on HTML5

Summary: Adobe has briefed developers on the impending cessation of mobile flash browser plugin development.

Sources close to Adobe that have been briefed on the company’s future development plans have revealed this forthcoming announcement to ZDNet:

Our future work with Flash on mobile devices will be focused on enabling Flash developers to package native apps with Adobe AIR for all the major app stores. We will no longer adapt Flash Player for mobile devices to new browser, OS version or device configurations. Some of our source code licensees may opt to continue working on and releasing their own implementations. We will continue to support the current Android and PlayBook configurations with critical bug fixes and security updates.

Additionally, the e-mail briefing to Adobe’s partners has been summed up as follows:

Adobe is Stopping development on Flash Player for browsers on mobile.
Adobe is now focusing their development efforts on:

Applications for mobile
Expressive content on the desktop (in and out of browser)
Increasing their investments in HTML5 in general
The full content and scope of the announcement is expected to be posted on the Adobe web site in the next day.

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NVIDIA Tegra 3: Glowball Part 2

Check out all our Tegra 3 blog posts at: http://blogs.nvidia.com/tag/tegra-3/ The Glowball Part 2 demo gives a glimpse into the future of mobile gaming by showing off underwater effects rendered real time on Tegra 3's new GeForce GPU, as well as real-time physics processing across Tegra 3's 4 CPU cores.

Make sure to check out all NVIDIA Tegra 3 videos below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1qKdBX4-jc (Fifth Companion Core)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gl-UGVhmAA (Side-by-side Comparisons)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U2r3yKg0Ng (Next-gen Games)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N11AYQkr5Zs (Mobility At The Speed Of Life)