448Gbps a possibility in the future

We have seen the future, and it is not the number of the beast that will feature prominently – instead, it will be 448Gbps that will be lingering on everyone’s lips. After all, this new benchmark is extremely impressive, since it was actually achieved using commercial fiber hardware that is readily available, thanks to the efforts of a few teams of researchers. Among them are the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, the National Inter-university Consortium for Telecommunications (CNIT), and Ericsson, working in tandem to develop what is touted to be the first transmission line operating at 448Gbps in the world. Further tests are expected to run on other network segments in the near future, so hopefully a practical, working service will be made available to the masses sooner rather than later. Makes us wonder just what kind of monthly subscription fee one would need to fork out to enjoy such blazing speeds. Makes 4G feel like a snail who has been cast with a Slow spell, ten times over.

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This RC car shoots and speeds

What’s cooler than a remote controlled, heavy duty, all-terrain vehicle? How about a remote controlled, heavy duty, all-terrain vehicle that shoots water? And that’s what the Remote Control Car with Water Gun is. A monster truck-type of vehicle that comes equipped with enough water to soak the shoes or pants of anybody that annoys you or makes fun of you for playing with a toy (it will hit their face if you can get them to pick it up and inspect it). It goes up to 11mph and has Xenon lights to let anyone know that they’re in its way. Such fun doesn’t come for cheap though. The Remote Control Car with Water Gun sells for $80 each and can be purchased here.

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Firefox 4 Mobile for Android released

Firefox fans rejoice – the latest version of Firefox Mobile for Android has finally made its transition from Release Candidate to full version. Available as a free download on the Android Market now, Firefox 4 Mobile attempts to bridge the gap between the mobile surfing experience with the one found on the desktop, and it looks like it’s doing the job pretty well. Everything from the desktop version is present: tabbed browsing, add-ons, themes, and syncing with your desktop browser so you don’t have to go through the hassle of manually transferring passwords, bookmarks, and browsing history from the desktop to the phone and vice versa. The browser is also touted to be faster than the stock Android browser, and since it’s free anyway, it’s worth giving it a shot. Hit the break to see a video of what’s new in Firefox 4 Mobile From Here

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 coming to Windows Phone 7

Firefox really knocked the ball out of the park with its most recent release, out-downloading Internet Explorer 9 by quite an impressive – nay, obliterating margin. Still, that doesn’t mean Microsoft is going to let IE9 languish around like that, no sir – the company will be introducing the Internet Explorer 9 Web browser to Windows Phone 7 later this year, boasting full support for HTML5 video and graphics as well as hardware-assisted acceleration. Of course, users will also be able to benefit from its multitasking capability that lets you keep one app running while you start another. We do hope that it will run smooth enough when it arrives in the market, and hopefully there will be less security holes for unscrupulous folks to exploit than its desktop predecessors.

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Rumor: Google working with LG on state-of-the-art Nexus Tablet

Every once and a while, Google likes to cosy up to a handset maker of their choice and design a truly world class smartphone to show the rest of the Android ecosystem just how it’s done.

The idea here is basically to put together a reference device that conforms to all of the standards Google wants to see in an Android device. Ostensibly, Android is an open piece of software, so Google’s trying to subtly guide handset makers in how they should approach designing Android smartphones, not just now, but in the future. They are also a way for Google to sell an Android device directly to consumers that they can guarantee will be able to accept all future Android updates, and which won’t be loaded with other, third-party software insisted upon by device makers.

So far, Google’s released two such devices, each under the Nexus moniker. The first was the Google Nexus One, and it was built by HTC, who also worked with Google on the first Android phone, the G1. Next, Google partnered with Samsung to release the Nexus S, a rebranded and slightly tweaked version of Samsung’s popular Galaxy S series of smartphones.

Now Google is working on a new Nexus device, but unlike past exercises, this device isn’t a smartphone: it’s a tablet. According to reports, Google is working with LG on a Google Nexus Tablet which will run Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb and be available for sale either later this summer or early in the fall.

If you’re going to buy an Android tablet over an iPad, I’d recommend that you wait for the Nexus Tablet. It’ll be a state-of-the-art device that will get all updates to the Android operating system in a timely manner, and you won’t have to risk your tablet being left behind as Honeycomb improves.

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Apple WWDC 2011 confirmed for June 6th

Apple has finally announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2011 commencing on June 6 through June 10 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Apple will unveil “the future of iOS and Mac OS” at this five-day conference, including exciting demonstrations of the new apps and more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers. It is still unconfirmed whether the much speculated iPhone 5 will make itself to the WWDC 2011 keynote or not?

“At this year’s conference we are going to unveil the future of iOS and Mac OS,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “If you are an iOS or Mac OS X software developer, this is the event that you do not want to miss.”

Activities at Apple’s WWDC 2011 include:

• more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers on a wide range of technology-specific topics for developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and Mac OS technologies;
• over 1,000 Apple engineers providing developers with code-level assistance, insight into optimal development techniques, and guidance on how they can make the most of iOS and Mac OS technologies in their apps;
• the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iPad®, iPhone® and Mac developers from around the world; and
• Apple Design Awards which recognize iPad, iPhone and Mac apps that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design. 

• via [Apple PR & Engadget]

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Try EASEUS Partition Master 7.5.1 Home Beta [Free]

EASEUS is working on a new and improved version of their most powerful partition manager software “EASEUS Partition Master” for Windows OS. The beta version of Easeus Partition Master 7.5.1 Home edition is available for testing purposes. It comes with all the functions included in the previous version of Partition Master Home. The beta offers a New user interface that lets you manage the disk space easily and more conveniently.

New features upgraded in EASEUS Partition Master 7.5.1 Home:

• Faster and safer to resize/move your partition.
• Brand-New user interface with Windows 7 style. 

This beta is valid until March 29th, 2011.

Grab it now if you want to try it and testers are encouraged to email their feedback or technical questions for EASEUS Partition Master 7.5.1 Home Beta at beta@easeus.com.

Note: This is a BETA version which may have defects. Please don’t try it on productive machines and it’s highly recommended to Backup the important data before trying it.

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That new Chrome icon? Here’s how it should have looked.

As much as we might love Google, UI and design have never been its strong suits. When the new Chrome icon came out, it was an improvement over the glossy, bubbly thing that we had before, but it still wasn’t great.

A small project from designer Mario Bieh over on Dribbble has given us an idea of what the new icon should have looked like. In fact, if you’re so inclined, you can even download the icon and change your own.

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Microsoft’s 234-inch touchscreen puts your iPad to shame

Microsoft is a company that enjoys to use its vast wealth as a weapon. The company has a bigger advertising budget than other company’s entire budget. Today, we bring you a new Microsoft toy.

Yes, Microsoft has a new tool, er, toy, that it is using at conferences as part of its never-ending PR process. But this is no ordinary toy, it is a 234 inch touch screen display. Not a 23.4 inch screen, a two hundred and thirty-four inch screen.

Yes, we know that you want one, and so do we. However, this is not the first time that Microsoft has built such a large display. In fact, if you mange to get a tour of Microsoft’s Redmond offices, you might be led through the company’s ‘future room,’ in which they have a truly massive touch interface.

Sadly, we don’t think that you can buy one of these. All that aside, the screen is awesome, and you need to check it out From Here

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Shower comes with an aquarium

Remember the game called Quake, where drowning results in the obituary of you sleeping with the fishes? Experience something like that with this custom shower from Italian bathroom fixture manufacturer Cesana, where each of the Plano Acquario shower will come custom built according to your specifications, so you can be sure what you have at home is truly one-of-a-kind. There will be a built-in aquarium as well, but if you don’t think you feel comfortable having a fish see your private bits and pieces, you can always substitute the aquarium for a TV or greenhouse. You ought to be forewarned that the aquarium can be seen by people on both sides, so those who are more shy about their physical appearance will have to reconsider their purchase decision.

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Apple Worldwide Developers Conference registration open

Developers looking forward to the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) should be glad to know that registrations are now open. The annual event hosted by Apple showcases their latest innovations and newest technologies in iOS and Mac OS X. With more than 1,000 Apple engineers over a 5-day session, developers can be sure that they’ll be able to learn everything they ever wanted to know about the platforms. The WWDC will be held at Moscone West, San Francisco; on June 6-10. There are limited spots available, so if you’re keen on attending the WWDC this year, head over to the WWDC website. Tickets are $1,599 each. As to what exciting news will be revealed at the event? Stay tuned, and we’ll keep you posted.

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Japan’s Love With the 3DS Over? Boatloads of Used 3DS in Stores

It looks like the honeymoon with the Nintendo 3DS in Japan is already over, while folk in the U.S. are just getting their hands on the glasses-free 3D handheld. Several Japanese blogs are reporting that there is an abundance of used 3DS systems being sold back to stores. Is the 3DS really just a gigantic gimmick? Hard to say. Kotaku’s Brian Ashcraft says that lots of 3DS units were purchased with the intent of making a quick buck in light of system shortages, but it looks like the plan might have backfired. We’re thinking that along with Ashcraft’s assertion that the 3DS units were bought for resale, that anecdotal evidence that stated some Japanese folk experienced bouts of dizziness after short play time with the 3D effects turned on might also be the culprit. Or maybe the Japanese are just saving all their bucks for the NGP and its big bad 5-inch OLED screen. A month’s worth of evidence isn’t conclusive. We’ll know the 3DS is a flop, if in six months, sales of it stop selling like hotcakes and topping the weekly sales charts. Until then, reports of the 3DS’s early demise are premature.

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