Google Nexus S Gets Confirmed by Eric Schmidt

what we understand when Schmidth says the Nexus S is an “unannounced phone” from an “announced manufacturer”.

But we know it will be available on T-Mobile, just like the Nexus One — if we’re to believe the T-Mobile logo in the upper right hand corner of the display, and if we’re to believe the rumors, it’s going to be build by Samsung.
While specs for Google’s flagship smartphone are scarce, we managed to get our hands on a few features it’s going to come with. And that includes support for interaction with NFC enhanced devices and RFID tags — which means you’ll be able to use your Nexus S for paying stuff, rather than using your credit card or your wallet.
Along with the announcement of the Google Nexus S, Schmidt also mentioned that Android

Gingerbread is ready to be rolled out in the coming weeks. There’s now word which handsets will get it and when — other than the Nexus S, of course — but knowing that the build is ready to be released is a good sign.
He did however say, “There’s a set of things that the iPhone did a brilliant job of doing on a closed system … but the next real focus is on the application layer. You have to establish volume first, which is what we’ve done. We think Android will be a leading platform, if not the leading platform”.

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HAPPY THANKS GIVING TO ALL OF YOU.

HAPPY  THANKS GIVING TO ALL OF YOU.

THANKS FOR YEARROUND YOUR KIND SUPPORT AND SUGGESTION.

in 1789 George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by the national government of the United States; in it, he called upon Americans to express their gratitude for the happy conclusion to the country’s war of independence and the successful ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

In 1817, New York became the first of several states to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday; YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN………..NEWYORK……

Roosevelt’s plan, known derisively as Franksgiving, was met with passionate opposition, and in 1941 the president reluctantly signed a bill making Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November.

many American households, the Thanksgiving celebration has lost much of its original religious significance; instead, it now centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful meal with family and friends.

Today, however, nearly 90 percent of Americans eat the bird—whether roasted, baked or deep-fried—on Thanksgiving, according to the National Turkey Federation.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Minnesota is the top turkey-producing state in America, with a planned production total of 45.5 million in 2009. Just six states—Minnesota, North Carolina, Missouri, Virginia, and California—will probably produce two-thirds of the estimated 2750 million birds that will be raised in the U.S. this year.

The sweet potato is most plentifully produced in North Carolina, which grew 874 million pounds of the  popular Thanksgiving side dish vegetable in 2008. Other sweet potato powerhouses included California and Mississippi which produced 437 million pounds and 335 million pounds, respectively.

Originally known as Macy's Christmas Parade—to signify the launch of the Christmas shopping season—the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York City in 1924. It was launched by Macy's employees and featured animals from the Central Park Zoo. Today, some 3 million people attend the annual parade and another 44 million watch it on television.

The first time the Detroit Lions played football on Thanksgiving Day was in 1934, when they hosted the Chicago Bears at the University of Detroit stadium, in front of 26,000 fans. The NBC radio network broadcast the game on 94 stations across the country--the first national Thanksgiving football broadcast. Since that time, the Lions have played a game every Thanksgiving (except between 1939 and 1944); in 1956, fans watched the game on television for the first time.

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor--and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me `to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.'

In 2001, the U.S. Postal Service issued a commemorative Thanksgiving stamp. Designed by the artist Margaret Cusack in a style resembling traditional folk-art needlework, it depicted a cornucopia overflowing with fruits and vegetables, under the phrase "We Give Thanks."

So I am greatful to all of you and thank you very much.

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NEC Android-based LifeTouch Cloud Communicator Debuts

NEC has announced the launch of its LifeTouch Android tablet which is a new cloud communicator and the customers in Japan will be able to pick it up by the end of the month for a yet to be specified price. The device, which was first unveiled back in June, will be exhibited at the C&C User Forum & iEXPO 2010 in Tokyo between November 11 and 12.

The tablet comes equipped with a 7-inch pen input-capable display (described as a “Retina Touch Panel”) and an ARM Cortex A8 processor. It also has a 3 megapixel camera, an SD card slot, built-in WiFi and GPS, and runs Android 2.1 operating system.
The device became a head turner for all the wrong reasons when it was unveiled. However, the company has refined the device a bit. In addition to ditching a handful of buttons, the tablet is also now being pitched specifically as a “cloud communicator” that’s especially well-suited for corporate customers.
The company claims that the LifeTouch cloud communicator will enable corporate customers to generate new revenues through customer services and to improve the efficiency of business operations through an optimized user interface.

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Motorola Droid 2 OS update May Bring in Profiles UI

Motorola seems to be developing a refreshing look for its Droid 2 devices. Leaked reports indicate that an OS update is getting ready behind the curtains with new looks and indeed, new features

Early emerging details suggest that the Droid 2 users need not be jealous towards Droid Pro users anymore because the reported update seems to give Droid 2 the looks of Droid Pro.
A leaked screenshot shows that the new OS update will be offering profile options for the user to switch between a particular set of themes and other settings according to individual interest.
The leaked image shows an interface from which the user can select either a profile named ‘Home’, or ‘Work’ or a third one named ‘Weekend’. We are not sure if profiles with the same name and features will be included in the new update, but we feel that the new Droid 2 OS update will surely provide the profile option to the user like Droid Pro and many other similar devices.
Another interesting news leak regarding the Droid2 OS update is that it offers tethering capability. A leaked screenshot shows a UI which helps establish USB tethering connections. So in future, you can browse internet on your PC by connecting your Droid 2 via USB.

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AAXA Intros M2 Micro Projector; Costs $369

AAXA has announced the release of its M2 Micro Projector, which is the world’s first XGA micro projector. The M2 is now available for sale at the AAXA website for $369 and through the company’s retail partners.

Weighing just a pound yet producing a vivid 110 lumen image with Vibrant Color technology, the AAXA M2 Micro Projector is the next generation ultra-portable multimedia projector.
The M2 supports XGA 1024 x 768 resolution image, and has 1GB of integrated storage together with an SD card slot and HDMI input.
The M2 employs a next generation optical engine with Vibrant Color technology producing high brightness and deep colors for a rich viewing experience. A high speed LCoS imager and powerful Luminus PhlatLight LEDs are combined for the first time in the M2 to create a powerful yet efficient projection system.
The device is also equipped with a USB port, into which you can slot a USB memory stick for standalone playback (MP4/MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV/AVI/WMV/SMV/ BMP/JPG/GIF/TXT) via the M2′s built-in media player, together with a 3.5mm audio output in case the stereo 1W speakers are not doing a good job. AAXA has also added a remote control into the package.

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Nook Color from Barnes & Noble

To enhance your e-reading experience the Nook Color from Barnes & Noble is finally here. It should brighten up and liven-up your e-reading experience. There were few surprises at the release event, as we pretty much got what we expected from Barnes & Noble. The Nook Color, from the news that is still slowly tricking in, has a pretty good UI. The page turning is apparently not the smoothest, but the LCD screen offers fine viewing and reading experience. So let us take a quick look at the Nook…

For those who are hearing about the Nook for the very first time, it sports a 7-inch display and is powered by Google Android on the inside. The screen is a 16 million color LCD display with 1024 x 600 resolution. There is 8GB of internal memory along with social networking

support in the form of Twitter and Facebook. There is Wi-Fi support, but no 3G yet.
The Nook is available for pre order now on the Barnes & Noble store and will start shipping from November 19. The Nook will support JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP files and while there is no flash support yet, you will get it once it is updated to Android 2.2 The Nook Color will set you back by $249.

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ViewSonic Pocket Projector, 3D Camcorder, 3D Frame Introduced

 VIEWSONIC has unveiled a new series of products that comprise of a 3D camcorder, a 3D picture frame, and a pocket camcorder/projector. The company has also introduced a digital photo copier. ViewSonic plans to excel in the markets with these devices that offer a new dimension of content creation.

The 3DV5 Pocket 3D HD Camcorder

allows the customers to create their own multi-dimensional entertainment. It is equipped with a 2.4” 3D LCD glasses-less panel and is capable of capturing 3D and standard 2D videos.
The device has two 5-megapixel fixed focus cameras for capturing 3D stills as well as 3D 720p HD videos.
Users can instantly playback the content on a standard PC/notebook and the red/cyan glasses that are included with the 3DV5 enhances the 3D experience. It is priced at $179.99 and comes with a USB rechargeable Li-ion battery and flexible storage options.
The next one in the new line-up, the 3DPF8 3D Multimedia Digital Photo Frame allows an excellent display for 3D photos and videos without the glasses. It is capable of automatically converting the standard 2D photos and videos to 3D.
It is also packed with features including a calendar, clock and alarm. The hidden touch-panel and the built-in rechargeable battery make it a simple device to handle. The 3DPF8 is priced at a reasonable $179.99.
The most expensive and exclusive of the line-up is the DVP5 Pocket Camcorder Projector. Users will be able to take 720p HD video and 5-megapixel photos with this device that is capable of instantly projecting content up to 65”.
It has a storage capacity of 32GB through a microSD card. It can also be used to project the content from external devices such as iPod, iPhone, mobile phone, DVD player, camcorder, notebook/PC or even a game console with the help of an AV cable.
This LED backlit device comes with a built-in battery that offers two hours of recording time on a single charge. It will be available in the markets for $329.99.
The company has also brought out the DPF8-CAM, a digital photo copier that is capable of converting print photos to digital format. It bears an 8-inch display with a resolution of 800×600 pixels. It copies the prints of various sizes with a 5MP camera. The device is priced at $149.99.

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NVIDIA brings Fermi to Mac Pro through Quadro 4000

NVIDIA today brought its Fermi graphics architecture to the Mac at last by launching the Quadro 4000 for Mac. The workstation-class video supports the same features as its Windows counterpart and focuses heavily on general-purpose computing. It gives a lift to OpenCL in Snow Leopard and can greatly accelerate apps that are using NVIDIA's own CUDA language as well, such as video processing in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.

General performance also goes up compared to through a rendering engine that handles as many as 890 million triangles per second, the inclusion of 2GB of video RAM and a 256-bit memory bus that gives about 89.6GB per second of bandwidth. Dual-link DVI and a stereo 3D port are the main connections, but NVIDIA has unusually decided to equip the 4000 with a full-size DisplayPort and bundles an adapter to plug into a Mini DisplayPort screen.

The card will be available directly from the Apple Store later this month for $1,199 but will also be available through some resellers and the companies making the cards in different countries, such as PNY in the Americas and Europe, ELSA in Japan and Leadtek in Asia-Pacific. Using the card needs a Mac Pro from early 2008 or later as well as Mac OS X 10.6.5 or later.

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