Whether you like it or not, 3D technology is set to be a feature for most gadgets in future.
The competition to add 3D in cameras is heating up. Sony has 3D camcorders and its NEX cameras can shoot 3D panoramics. Now Panasonic is putting out an interchangeable 3D lens for its Lumix G-series mount.
It is a Micro Four Thirds format of cameras which allow you to shoot in 3D glory but you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a whole new kit.
There are not much details yet so I don’t know how the 3D lens will work but it will be available by year end.
With all the big boys catching on to 3D, I think this technology will become cheaply available soon, even with the cost of the glasses and monitors.
Technological advancements in solar power are happening at break-neck pace. Recently, the world’s first solar power (CSP) facility using molten salt as a heat collection medium was unveiled in Sicily.
Unlike photovoltaic solar panels which produce electricity directly, CSP plants use mirrors to concentrate sunlight and produce high temperatures to drive a turbine.
Though CSP plants are not new, this is the first time molten salts are being used. As molten salt is able to reach very high temperatures (over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit) and can hold more heat than conventional synthetic oil, the plant can produce electricity long after the sun has set.
At this rate scientists are exploring new solar technology, I won’t be surprised if our obsession with fossil fuels are over in another decade. We won’t have to debate about oil drilling in deep seas or the Arctic. Most importantly, no oil spills to worry about.
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of ampm. All opinions are 100% mine.
With the internet gaining popularity, more people are posting pictures of food they have cooked or eaten at restaurants on their blogs, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Some of these pictures are really good and it makes me hungry looking at the food. Lately, while I was on Facebook, I found ampm’s Facebook page which has a secret menu tab consisting of fanciful recipes like the Hot Chihuahua, Tower of Torta, Towering Inferno, and the just-released Chili Conquistador.
For those who like to supersize their meals, the Towering Inferno is a must have. First you make a burger by filling it with nacho cheese, jalapeos, spicy cheetos, etc and layer that with a second burger and chili and a third burger and another layer of nacho cheese ad cheetos.
I like the look of the Tower of Torta too. The beef (chicken or pork works equally well) seems delicious and will definitely be a great meal for the family. The hot chihuahua (hotdog, spicy nacho cheese and jalapeos in a bun) is also interesting.
If you plan to cook food for your family today then you should check out the list of ampm Secret Menu items on their Facebook page. You can also leave a comment under your favorite items.
By the way, if you are looking for fresh yum, new Yums will be coming out every Monday starting July 26. This coming August 2nd, you can also create your own ampm secret menu concoctions on Facebook. So get those ingredients ready and be prepared to showcase your creativity.
Solar technology has taken a giant leap forward with creation of the smallest known organic solar cells, measuring less than ¼ the size of a grain of rice.
This has enabled New Energy Technologies to bring the world’s first solar window closer to reality. The see-through glass could be coated with SolarWindow coatings at room temperatures using commercially available technologies.
The revolutionary solar cells, developed by the University of South Florida researcher Dr. Xiaomei Jiang, generate usable electricity from both natural and artificial light sources for homes, offices and commercial buildings.
This is a useful innovation for mankind. If windows double up as solar panels, we can significantly increase the surface area of a building for capturing solar power and help to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels.
Just imagine the profits in this industry if building authorities insist on using solar windows as part of sustainable designs.
Supercomputers possess immense computing powers to solve the most complex problems facing mankind, whether it is in mathematics, engineering, astronomy or medicine.
It is not surprising to assume these juggernauts are gobbling up enough electricity to power a small village.
Well, not for the Grape-DR, a supercomputer based in the Department of Information Science at the University of Tokyo. The supercomputer has 64 Intel Core i7-920 processors and an accelerator chip that can achieve 200 gigaflops with a lightbulb’s worth of power.
The Grape-DR may not be the most powerful supercomputer around, but it tops the Little Green500 List of energy-efficient supercomputers, achieving 815.43 MFLOPS per Watt compared to the second place’s 773.38 MFLOPS per watt.
If a supercomputer can achieve this level of energy efficiency, it shouldn’t be too difficult for our personal computers and other household appliances to survive on a lightbulb of energy right?
The day technology firms follow the example of Grape-DR, we are in a stronger position to overcome the peak oil energy crisis and also moderate global warming.
1. Juggle A Football with an Iphone
Swept up in the World Cup craze and have a hankering to hone your ball-handling skills? You don’t need shinguards or a football — all you need is an iPhone and a $0.99 app called ARSoccer.
5. Google Bring 4K Video to YouTube Service
To enhance your YouTube experience, Google is introducing 4K video that has a resolution of 4096 x 2304 pixels making it four times larger than 1080p.
The World Cup 2010 Finals is coming! And boy, is it gonna be a bushwhacker of a match with Spain and Holland aspiring to win their first ever World Cup trophy.
But these days, football fans seem a bit distracted. Instead of discussing team formations or the brilliance of Andreas Iniestia, David Villa, Xavi Hernandez, Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder, they are more concerned with Paul the Octopus.
So far, Paul the Octopus has accurately predicted Germany’s matches throughout the World Cup. The octopus foresaw Germany’s victories and also loses to Serbia and Spain for an immaculate six out of six record.
Some German fans have declared their intention of cooking and eating the octopus, after he predicted their eventual loss to Spain.
Late last night, Psychic octopus Paul predicted that Spain will beat Holland in World Cup final and Germany will squash Uruguay for the third spot. That prompted Spanish Prime Minister to joke about sending a crack team of bodyguards to protect Paul the Octopus after he made the bold prediction.
Where are you guys placing your bets? The smart money is on Paul the Octopus but don’t blame him if you lose your shirt gambling in this World Cup Finals.
We all know about the superb image quality of iPhone 4 coupled with a state of the art Retina Display but some gadget geeks are obviously not contended.
They want more reach (say you want to take a pic of a monkey high up in the tree), you will need your iPhone 4 to have better zoom ability.
Check out this unique combination of the iPhone 4 and a Zeiss manual focus lens. Yes, a a full size SLR lens attached to your iPhone 4.
While there are no details or pictures taken from this odd combination, I think it is a good start for Apple designers to work on for the next version of their iPhones.
Fancy those days when you handwrite a letter to your penpal or loved ones? For me, I love handwritten letters and can tell you that cold emails, no matter how beautiful the prose, cannot compare with the warm, intimate feeling you get when a handwritten letter comes around.
Too bad, nowadays, hardly anyone pens a letter because email is just too easy and convenient. Especially when you are overseas, sending a letter takes too long and is not cost effective.
Fortunately, the people at Pilot Handwriting have given us the best of both worlds (email and handwritten letter). They have devised a method to transcribe your writing into digital format.
Just print out one of their templates and fill it up with your writing. Next take a picture of the paper with a webcam, digital camera or scan it in and the web app does the rest. Once done, just type out your content and your unique handwriting will appear on the screen. You can send this letter to any emails but you can’t save it as a font file just yet.
While this is not a new technology, Pilot Handwriting makes it hassle-free to email your friends handwriten letters in digital format.
Receiving handwritten letters can leave a deep impression and possibly forge closer relationships but if you are passing off your illegible handwriting for calligraphy, no thanks, just stick to the trusty email.
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of USC. All opinions are 100% mine.
There are few professions as stable as being a teacher. If you are considering a career switch, it is a good idea given that unemployment figures are now at 10% and jobs are hard to come by.
Aspiring teachers can earn a prestigious Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the USC Rossier School of Education’s MAT@USC.
Being an internationally renowned institution with a 100 year history (ranked 22 in the US), I am comfortable with pursuing a further education through its online program which is convenient and flexible for those who are working.
There is also an accelerated graduate option for you to complete your masters degree in as little as 12 months.
Enrolling for the MAT program gives you full USC student status which gives wonderful benefits:
• Highly interactive online learning with field based experience
• The opportunity to learn from the most distinguished faculty in the United States
• Access to the MAT@USC Student Blog to read actual experiences from students
• FREE lifetime Alumni Association membership
• Membership in the elite USC Trojan Family
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• First cohort of the MAT@USC graduate in May
In case you don’t know about Trojans, they are a very popular sports team so you can feel proud to be in the fraternity. Rossier and the MAT@USC had also been awarded by AACTE for innovative use of education technology.
You can check out the program information today if you like creative teaching.
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