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What is Web 3.0?
characteristics include ubiquity, efficiency, and trustworthiness. What trends carry forth from web 2.0 and lead to even more efficient transfer and use of information, given the fact that there is just too much information out there.
for more information on web 3.0, see the following article
Airtel Net PC is a Low Cost Computer for Working in the Cloud
Airtel Net PC is a Low Cost Computer for Working in the Cloud
Do you have an old computer monitor that’s gathering dust someone in the corner of your house? Or do you have plans to buy a new PC for performing only basic computing tasks like writing documents, email, chatting, browsing websites, etc.
Bharti Airtel, the largest mobile operator here, has just launched a new device called Net PC, which as the name suggests, is a low cost computer designed specifically for cloud computing. The device is powered by Windows XP (not Linux as you would expect) and costs INR 5,000 (or $100) in India.
To get started, you just have to plug in the USB modem or the broadband Ethernet cable into the Net PC and you’re ready to go. The device weighs a mere 500 grams and is small enough (11.5cm x 11.5cm x 3.5cm) to fit in one of your trouser pockets.
When you think cloud computing, the first thing that strikes your mind is Google Docs but surprisingly, Airtel’s cloud computer comes pre-loaded with a rental copy of Microsoft Office so you can work on those documents and presentations even while you are not connected to the Internet.
Airtel Net PC is a subscription based device so you also need to pay a monthly rent for using the software in addition to your broadband bill.
To give you an example, the minimum plan costs somewhere around Rs 700 per month where Rs 200 is the software rent while you pay the rest for DSL broadband. This plan will get you 3GB of data transfer (at 256 KB/s), 10 GB of online storage space and a copy of Microsoft Office Standard that also includes Microsoft Outlook for your email needs. You can also transfer data out the Net PC box using any of the available USB ports.
The downside is that you can don’t have the privilege to install new software on the device so can’t use[*] Firefox or Google Chrome for browsing as XP only comes with IE. And I am not too sure if the Net PC is locked to Airtel or will it work with broadband services from other providers like Reliance or BSNL.
Download this PDF to know more about Net PC or you can walk into any of the Airtel or NEXT stores in NCR Region (Gurgaon, Delhi or Noida) for a demo.
[*] Though you can’t install new software, I guess it should still be possible to run software that don’t require installation like the portable Google Browser.
Airtel Net PC is a Low Cost Computer for Working in the Cloud - Published at Digital Inspiration (RSS)
Air cannons to prevent hail storms
Air cannons to prevent hail storms
Photo from Eggers Hail Cannons.
Hail cannons look cool and make loud booming noises, even though some people say they don't prevent hail. Maybe we should run an article in MAKE on how to make one for recreational purposes?
From Nacken:
This weekend we went to the Roero wine area and after a loooong lunch we sat with friends outside and looked fearfully at the looming, darker growing clouds.The Mysterious Air Cannons of Roero (solved)When suddenly we heard a loud boom in the distance. Followed by more booms closer by … and within minutes it sounded like we were in the middle of a WW1 battlefield. Listen to the sound (while enjoying the lovely hill side panorama) in the ... video.
The Car That Hangs Outta Your Window
The Car That Hangs Outta Your Window
Picture this: you walk into this hub hanging outta your high-rise apartment and then it gently glides down to the ground level. Touch ground and it transforms into this ultimate car that looks and feels SEXY! This IS the Peugeot Metromorph and it transports you thru the city with ease. I dunno about your hometown, but where I live, I got to pay premium rent for parking my car in my apartment building. This kinda concept looks at eliminating parking woes. Hit the jump to see how this beauty soars.
There are some specific features that have been attributed to the Metromorph, to make it a viable concept:
Drivetrain- the vehicle is powered by two in wheel motors placed in the back. There are two battery cases on the back as well.
Interior- the seats are held by rotating arms which keep the seat level when the vehicle goes vertical or horizontal. When the vehicle is a balcony the seats are placed on a rolling base which enables them to become lounge chairs thus freeing up the interior of the car to make it a balcony. The interior is also left fairly hollow to accommodate the balcony mode.
Exterior- the car is designed to not look like a car vertically mounted to a building and still look like a vehicle when it's on the road. So the wheels are concealed toward the inside. Rather than go vertically like many scissor doors today Metromorphs' arms rotate closely around the vehicle allowing the doors to freely open in a cramped area like a garage.
A Car Elevator!
Designer: Roman Mistiuk
Ten Incredible Technological Medical Marvels For The Future
Ten Incredible Technological Medical Marvels For The Future
Medical marvels covered on YD range from tech solutions for the impaired to regular stuff like toilets and oral hygiene. Here's a look at ten medical and technological solutions for those with disabilities and not-so-impaired people. Hopefully some of them will make from the drawing board to the real-world.10) I Contact by Eun-Gyeong Gwon & Eun-Jae Lee
Although at the moment it may be hard to fathom this concept, but designers Eun-Gyeong Gwon & Eun-Jae Lee propose a contact lens that is so technologically advanced that it works like a mouse for your computer. It's intended for people with disabilities, but that shouldn't stop the able-bodied people from experimenting with it.
9) Touch Sight Camera by Chueh Lee, Liqing Zou, Ning Xu, Saiyou Ma, Dan Hu, Fengshun Jiang & Zhenhui Sun
Designed for the visually impaired, the Touch Sight Camera looks to be an innovative solution for those who would like to capture precious moments even though they can't literally see it.
8 ) Sens Phone by Takumi Yoshida
Giving the blind an edge of independence is the Sens Phone. It's easy to use features will make it a practical device for independent use.
7) Batphones by Matthias Ries
Quite comical to say the least, although grandma here looks quite content to use it as her hearing aid!
6) Universal Toilet For The Disabled by Changduk Kim & Youngki Hong
The Universal Toilet has a flexible design coz it can be used by both the able-bodied and people on wheelchairs conveniently.
5) Oral Hygiene Monitor by Sarah Tisdale
Put me through the surgical knife but spare me the dentist! How many of us echo this sentiment…me, me me! Oral Hygiene Monitor makes sure that we won't forget our dentist; EVER!
4) Braille Interpreter by Hyung Jin Lim
Just because someone is blind, it's not necessary that they know Braille. Braille Interpreter is a gadget that will help them learn and interpret the language.
3) Nike Air Jordan Prosthetics by Colin Matsco
Designer limb!
2) Beagle Scarf For Autism by Leo Chao
A scarf that acts as a comforter for those with Autism, this one includes speakers in the hood, customized aroma patches along with textured inner pockets.
1) Lumitact Breast Prosthesis by Stephanie Choplin
Besides the pain and trauma associated with Breast Cancer, the loss of femininity is the biggest psychological side-effect. Lumitact is an adhesive, tactile breast prosthesis that integrates Phillips' Lumalive material into its design. It tries to bring back the sense of self-confidence and sexiness into the woman's life.
Clear Fast Track Airport Security Is No More [Security]
Clear Fast Track Airport Security Is No More [Security]
So what was it? Did tightened government regulations make operating impossible? Was there some kind of security breach? An issue with the TSA granting a virtual monopoly to a private fast track service? Nope! It was something simpler, and more timely. Cue their goodbye email:
Clear to Cease OperationsDear xxxx xxxx,
At 11:00 p.m. PST today, Clear will cease operations. Clear's parent company, Verified Identity Pass, Inc. has been unable to negotiate an agreement with its senior creditor to continue operations.
After today, Clear lanes will be unavailable.
Sincerely,
Clear Customer Support
clear obvious that Clear never really took off, spreading to just 20 airports and garnering about 150,000 subscribers.
The company hasn't yet announced how they plan to deal with those subscribers—an impatient bunch, I'm guessing—but as far as getting any kind of service refund, this sparingly worded announcement does! n't bode well. [Clear—Thanks, Tom and David]
Lenovo intros well-connected 0.83-inch thick ThinkPad T400s
Lenovo intros well-connected 0.83-inch thick ThinkPad T400s
Continue reading Lenovo intros well-connected 0.83-inch thick ThinkPad T400s
Filed under: Laptops
Lenovo intros well-connected 0.83-inch thick ThinkPad T400s originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsGateway's AMD-packing LT3100 netbook unleashed
Gateway's AMD-packing LT3100 netbook unleashed
Filed under: Laptops
Gateway's AMD-packing LT3100 netbook unleashed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this&nbs! p;| ;CommentsIntel making 'important announcement' today -- a Nokia netbook / MID?
Intel making 'important announcement' today -- a Nokia netbook / MID?
[Via IntoMobile]
Filed under: Cellphones, Laptops
Intel making 'important announcement' today -- a Nokia netbook / MID? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Collecta Searches News and Images in Real Time [Search Engines]
Collecta Searches News and Images in Real Time [Search Engines]
We've covered methods of monitoring real-time searches before, and previously mentioned TweetGrid certainly wins the prize for most parallel search options. Few sites, however, offer the kind of filtering that Collecta does.
Collecta can search Twitter, Identica, and other microblogging services in real time, putting microblog entries are displayed in the central column, while articles and news clippings are displayed on the right. The left column houses the search box and the filter settings, allowing you to drill down to just stories, blog comments, microblog updates, and photos. While you're searching, you might want to cut down on noise by filtering out re-tweets. If you have a favorite real-time search tool, sound off in the comments below.
Collecta [via DownloadSquad]
GDocBackup Makes an Offline Backup of Google Docs [Downloads]
GDocBackup Makes an Offline Backup of Google Docs [Downloads]
After installing the utility, simply enter your Google account details into the configuration screen, pick a backup folder location, and click the Exec button to download all of your documents. You can even choose the format that you want to export them as—so if you wanted to download all presentations as PDF format, you can easily do so. Once you've run a backup once, the utility will only backup changed files on subsequent backup jobs—even though the backups are manual, it's still worth a look if you want a simple, non-instrusive method for backing up your Google Documents.
GDocBackup is free and open source, available for Windows only. Readers using Linux or Mac can check out the GDataCopier Python script, or OpenOffice users can use an extension to sync documents back and forth.
GDocBackup [Google Code via gHacks]
TiVo coming to Time Warner Cable, potentially lots of other providers
TiVo coming to Time Warner Cable, potentially lots of other providers
Filed under: Home Entertainment
TiVo coming to Time Warner Cable, potentially lots of other providers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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