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Sony's PSP-handset Hybrid Device Patent
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
Is Sony working on a PlayStation Portable/Cellphone combo? From a recent U.S. Patent Office filing, we're pretty sure the company is. While the prototype represented above is full o' buttons, we're salivating at the chance of having a PSP and higher-end Sony in one device. Sony may have a winner sho...
Sony's HDR-SR5C Camcorder
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
Say goodbye to videotapes! Sony's got a new hard drive-based camcorder with an on-board storage capacity of a whopping 100GB. It also includes Sony's trademark SteadyShot picture stabilization system, 5.1channel Dolby Digital audio recording, and a couple of nifty features like smooth slow video rec...
Kingmax 16GB SDHC Card
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
It doesn't seem too long ago that a 16GB solid-state disc was a sight to behold, but now that SSDs are creeping up to 256GB and beyond, it's about time the flashy guys caught up. They have hinted that the cards are practically "ready for mass production," and should be available worldwide...
Check out the World's Largest TV
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
On sale starting July with delivery in October, JVC's 110-inch HD-110MH80 will illuminate a 1080p, rear-projected image. Measuring 3-feet deep and 728-pounds, this TV features JVC's D-ILA technology to achieve a 1920 x 1080 resolution and 5000:1 contrast. Priced at a cool $53k when she lands Statesi...
Solar Energy Developments Make Waves in the Mobile Phone Industry
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
In the past decade, advancements in solar technology have resulted in great strides in the technology industry at-large. First there was solar power for businesses, and then it became accessible for the residential market and now, the most recent innovation, the solar-powered cell phone. Developed...
Hitachi Inc. Discovers the Strength of the Human Mind
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
Just outside Tokyo, in their Advanced Research Laboratory, Hitachi Inc. recently discovered a new technology that could eventually let you control devices, such as a television remote control with your brain. According to researchers at Hitachi Inc., their “’brain-machine interface...
Hoku Scientific Downsizes in Kapolei Despite Increased Demand for Solar Power
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
In late 2005, Hoku Scientific, Inc. established its headquarters and their only fuel cell membrane production facility in Kapolei, and now only less than 2 years after their opening, the company plans to sell their Kapolei headquarters and move to a smaller location on Oahu. The downsizing of the co...
Picking The Right Printer
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
Bill Becker, Network Administrator from the Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training (PCATT), offers advice on picking the right printer that best suits your needs: Printers come in a variety of types, models, and brands. With so many options available, choosing the right printer can be chal...
Connecting To A Public WiFi
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
Is it OK to connect to a foreign, unsecured WiFi network? Most of us have been there at least once: on the go, needing broadband to send or receive that oh-so-important email, and searching desperately for a connection. We scan for available wireless networks and see “Linksys” or “...
Marjorie Pearson
Friday, Nov 07, 2008
During her eleven years with Time Warner Telecom Hawaii, Pearson has worked in a variety of positions, beginning her path as a college intern. In following years, she has served as a Provisioning Engineer, Network Engineer, Outside Plant Engineer, Network Technician and Installer, and Central Office...