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THE HAND GRENADE ALARM CLOCK:

If you have trouble waking up in the morning, then the Hand Grenade alarm clock is perfect for you. The clock promises a booming sound that is sure to get you off your bed in shock and tremor.
The alarm clock is designed in the shape of a hand grenade and is ideal for military fans. Even though you may think of it as an alarm clock, it is certainly a rough device of military standards. To switch off the alarm, you will have to throw the device away. You can do so without any fear as the device is designed with a soft PVC material that can withstand the rough and tough use.
This device is available for $39. A nice gadget to have, but be careful while throwing it away, you may end up damaging important objects.

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WORLD's SMALLEST ATOM SIZED TRANSISTOR:
UK scientists have innovated world’s smallest transistor which is comparable to the size of an atom and can well be considered as the building block of the electronic devices in future. The newly developed technological wonder is just one atom thin and 10 atoms wide and is made from super material Graphene a better conductor than Silicon which can increase the mobility of electrons 10 times of that in silicon thus making it a natural choice for semi-conductors of the future.
Research leader Dr Novoselov said graphene was a “wonderful conductor”, making it a perfect material for chip applications. “It is already superior to silicon by an order of magnitude and comparable to the best samples of other materials. We believe we can increase this mobility of electron flow 10-fold.”
Read more at BBC News

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ONE PC but SERVES FOR 30 MEMBERS:

As the IT field is spreading in all fields,there are some people who doesn't know about the computer.This creates a back step in DIGITAL field.To decrease these conditions different countries are making the steps."ONE LAPTOP FOR CHILD" by NICHOLAS NEGRO PANTE, is also a part of this.
Latestly, a company,NCOMPUTING,spcifying a solution to decrease the DIGITAL internal fields.It is possible as, the PC we are using have so much capacity as wasteless..They are saying that "share that capacity".

The company also produced a software to increaase the capacity of PC processing.By connecting this tool to one PC and all other PCs are connected to that PC.

So by this process,7-30 members can work on a single PC.For all these members have different KeyBoards,Mouses,Monitor but have same Processor.So by this the COST will be reduced.
This technology can be very useful in Schools,Colleges,Offices.

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WESERN DIGITAL UNVEILS WORLD's FASTEST SATA HARD DISK DRIVE:

WD has revealed WD VelociRaptor hard drive which is said to be the world’s fastest SATA hard disk drive available today. VelociRaptor is a 300 GB, 2.5 inch hard drive, WD claims that it is 35 percent faster than the previous fastest Raptor model. Other features include 10,000 RPM, SATA 3 GB/s interface, 16 MB cache and 1.4 million hour MTBF thanks in part to the IcePack Mounting Frame.
Currently it is available exlusively with the Alienware ALX gaming desktops, with two of these drives in a RAID 0 configuration and from next month these will be made available in stores with price tag of $300(Rs 11,964)
via Slipperybrick View Product page

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THIS PAPER WII ERASE IN 24 HOURS,REUSABLE UPTO 100 TIMES:




Xerox has invented a new form of Self Erasable Paper Technology that would self erase anything printed on the surface of special type of paper within a time span of 24 hours, the paper can then be reused for upto 100 times. So you might ask what the use of this? well it can be used in offices, instead of trashing or recycling the paper, it can be used again and again for upto 100 times. This Reusable paper is environmentally safe, reduces paper waste and could also help in lowering overall paper costs.
How the technology works:
The paper contains specially coded molecules that create a print after being exposed to ultraviolet light emitted from a thin bar in a printer. The molecule readjusts itself within 24 hours to its original form to delete the print, or heat can readjust the molecule instantly. Xerox developed the molecule. The ultraviolet bar itself is very small, so it can also be used in mobile printers.
No info about pricing details is available yet.
Gearfuse via Computerworld

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CRICKET BALL WITH INBUILT SPEEDOMETER TECHNOLOGY FOR LIVE SPEED MEASUREMENT:

A cricket ball has been developed which can measure its own speed and display the ball speed measurement on the tiny LCD screen on one side, it also comes with a inbuilt long lasting battery. Until now radar guns have been used to measure the bowling speeds of bowler and there’s always been a curiosity among the cricket fans in deciding the “world’s faster bowler “, with the new Speedsensor measuring technology inside the ball itself it might become possible to get the accurate speed measurement and thereby giving the crown to the one who deserves it.
How it works:
The inbuilt Speedsensor measures the speed of bowl between the time when it first gets released from the bowler hand and until it hits something(preferably nets) whereas the Radar gun reads out the speed between the point when the bowl gets released from bowlers hand and strikes the pitch.
Well the ball in question is not for actual cricket its just meant for measurement purposes, the manufacturers claim that the ball sensors could get damaged if hit hard directly by the cricket bat so its only meant for measuing speeds on the nets only.
It comes with a three year battery life with price tag of US $45( around Rs 1800)
Product page
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SONY WALKMAN E020 BUNDLED WITH MULTIPLE COLOUR PANELS:
Do you ever wish for a MP3 player that always suits your dressing style or your outfit or even your mood? Well, Sony is all set to launch its new Walkman MP3 Player series NWD-E020F featuring replaceable Style-Up panels that allow users to change the color of their Walkman.
The NWD-E020F series’ Style-Up panels are available in five different sets: Pure White and Precious Gold; Luxury Pink and Jewel Pink; Ocean Blue and Forest Green; Urban Black and Shiny Silver; as well as Blazing Red and Indigo Blue. In addition, users can choose from 10 optional Style-Up panels to complement their varied lifestyles.
Their is also cap on this new entry-level player which hides a built-in USB jack. This new Walkman series is available in 1GB and 2GB models, and can store up to an impressive 1,350 songs or 90 hours worth of music. It combines innovative features like Quick Charge and Clear Audio technology to ensure that this Walkman is also big on sound. The Quick Charge function is engineered to suit today’s mobile lifestyles. Users are able to charge the player for 3 hours worth of playback in just 3 minutes. Great, huh?
This new Walkman series is also equipped with a FM tuner and 3-line color LCD display, letting the user enjoy the best of both music worlds as well as convenient song navigation. The Walkman players also support the open audio formats of MP3, security-enhanced Windows Media Audio (WMA), non-secure AAC and Linear PCM, enhancing file compatibility.
It will be available in Asia Pacific from mid June 2008. So far, the US pricing stands at US$69 and US$79 for the 1GB and 2GB versions, respectively, while optional panels aside from the bundled ones will cost US$12 each. It is just a matter of time when it is available worldwide. So better start planning to buy one.
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WD My Passport Elite Portable 320GB Hard Drive:

There are quite a large number of Portable Hard Drives available in the market. But most of them does not have a cool outer look that is must for an external drive.
We got an exception here.
Western Digital My Passport Elite 320GB is sleek and compact portable portable hard drive that easily catches many eyes. A luxurious soft-touch finish makes these drives easy to grip, comfortable to hold, and beautiful to show off to your friends. Combine that with mega-capacity that fits in your pocket, plus four powerful features — capacity gauge, automatic backup,sync and encryption, and remote access software — and you’ll understand why we call these little drives Elite.







WD doesn’t provide a software CD with this drive; the software is provided on the drive itself. Therefore, you need to backup it up before you start using the drive; however, if something goes wrong, you can still download it from the WD site.
The complete package includes Western Digital My Passport WDML3200, USB cable and a quick start guide. It only needs a USB for power. It weighs only 0.18 kg and has a Serial Bus Transfer Rate of 480Mbits/sec.
Price ranges between $150.00-$199.00 (around 6000 INR) ..





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ISRO TO LAUNCH ITS OWN GEO-MAPPING service:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its own satellite imaging system on its website within six months. The system will be similar to geo-mapping service Google Earth or even better than this. According to ISRO, their images qualities will be much better than what is provided by Google Earth right now.
“We are going to launch our own satellite images on the web within six months from now. Our images are quite good and even better than Google,” ISRO chairman G. Madhavan Nair dislosed on Thursday.
He said certain locations with security risks have been prohibited by law from being imaged. “These locations will not be there, but the remaining places would definitely be on the Net,” he said.
ISRO launched the PSLV C-9 with two satellites CARTOSAT-2A and IMS-1 last month.
“With the lunch of eight nano-satellites, India has become the world’s second country, after Russia, to launch multi-satellites with Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLV),” he said.
Nair said the Remote Sensing Satellites (RSS) provide imagery of the earth in a variety of spectral bands and with a resolution better than one metre.
“Data from our RSS are received at about 20 different stations across various parts of the world, including the US and Europe,” he said.

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USB WARMER & CHILLER and A 4-PORT HUB:

This multi-purpose USB hub not only offers you connectivity options for another four USB 2.0 devices, it is also a 3 in 1 combo gadget-> Warmer + Cooler + Hub.
Isn’t it great?
This model features a warmer/chiller plate that helps keep your favorite beverage hot/cold irrespective of your room temperature. Moreover, it is also a 4 ports hub so that you can transfer data freely while warming or cooling your drink. The price tag of $25.00 (around 1,000 INR) makes it more appealing.
So, the next time if you are looking for a birthday present for your tech-savvy friend, this multi-purpose USB hub may just be a right choice for you.





Product Specifications:
Warmer and chiller
4 ports hub
Compatible with USB 1.1 / 2.0
USB powered, no external power source is required
Plug and play
Heat / Off / Cool switch
Supply voltage: USB 5V
Electric current: 1.5A
Working environment temperature: -20 to 45 degree Celsius
Highest temperature on the metal surface: 56.4 degree Celsius, difference 5% (Test in room temperature 25 degree Celsius)
Lowest temperature on the metal surface: 16 degree Celsius, difference 5% (Test in room temperature 25 degree Celsius)
Size: 136*88*35mm
Weight: 325g

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