The Buzz is on Google

Google Buzz is a new way to start conversations. It's built right into Gmail, so you don't have to peck out an entirely new set of friends from scratch. There's always been a big social network underlying Gmail. Buzz brings this network to the surface by automatically setting you up to follow the people you email and chat with the most.

Buzz will be rolled out to all Gmail accounts over the next few days and will be made available to businesses and schools using Google Apps, with added features for sharing within organizations.

On your phone, Google Buzz is much more than just a small screen version of the desktop experience. Mobile devices add an important component to sharing: location.

Source: Official Google Blog

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Silverstone unveils Temjin TJ-10, Zeus 1.2kW and others!

The new TJ-10! TJ-09 with a door, resembling the old school ATC-110

Clean front

Perforated PCI brackets

There is a holder like what you see in OEM PCs for long PCI-express cards exceeding 12 inch in length to prevent warping

The Silverstone SG-03

Silverstone Zeus 1.2kW, now with modular cables.

Nightjar 500watter Passive PSU! now with a beefy 32a on a single 12v. Silverstone ftw!

Western Digital releases standard-height, 1TB Scorpio Blue hard disk for notebooks

Sure, 1TB hard disks in the 2.5-inch form factor may have existed for a while now, but it does not change the fact that such high-capacityhard disks came with a single design flaw, which is that it was designed for notebooks which had the real estate needed to support hard disks that boasts heights greater than the standard 9.5mm that is found on most mobile hard disks designed to be used by mainstream notebooks. However, the good news is that this is about to change very soon, for Western Digital has just announced the availability of a new standard-height 2.5-inch hard disk which sports the same hulking 1TB that just about every notebook user has been lusting for all this while.

According to the press release issued by Western Digital, the new hard disk, which has been designed specially for mainstream notebooks, "utilizes 500 GB-per-platter areal density and is now available in the highest capacity for 2.5-inch hard drives in the industry-standard 9.5 mm, two-platter (2-disk) form factor". That being said, the new hard disk also sports the Scorpio Blue branding, which means that users can expect to receive a standard-performance hard disk that boasts a platter speed of 5400rpm, as well as access to the wide range of features that many have come to associate the Scorpio Blue line of hard disks with, such as 8MB of cache, low power consumption, shock tolerance and head packing, among many others.

Unfortunately, Western Digital has not provided any information as to when the new 1TB, standard-height mobile hard disk will be available for sale globally. However, if it is of any consolation, the hard disk is reportedly already on the retail shlevesin the US right now at the recommended retail price of US$139.

Source: Engadget

More on Microsoft's Origami project

Engadget has more insights about Microsoft's Origami project, revolvingaround small palm held based devices, running full fledged Windows XP.Apparently, they've reported that these devices runs off Windows XP Tabletedition, and looks something like the picture above. We've learned a little moreabout Microsoft's Origami Project, and as always, we're here to share. Afterthis morning's HTML source confirmation that Origami will indeed be a "Mobile PCrunning Windows XP," we have one more detail to add: our sources confirm thatOrigami will run XP Tablet PC Edition. A minor distinction, perhaps. But let'snot forget that it wasn't very long ago that Microsoft refused to grant Tabletlicenses to PC makers whose boxes had specs not dissimilar to those rumored tobe planned for Origami. What else have we learned? Well, we don't mean todisappoint those of you who've become enamored of the box you've been peeping inthe Origami video, but according to our sources, the actual device will lookmore like the basic black box that Microsoft showed off at WinHEC last year(pictured above). We don't necessarily consider that a bad thing, though we willbe curious to see how well we can work with a machine with virtually no hardwarecontrols. One thing is certain: we'd better carry around a supply of tissues towipe off all the fingerprints. Maybe the first Origami accessory should a swankyleather carrying case for us to put them in."

New Boeing missile disables computers

Boeing has been working on a new missile system, and what theyve come up with is called the CHAMP Missile, or "Counter-electronics High-powered Microwave Advanced Missile Project". The missile is a new development in non-lethal warfare, which disables electronic devices, including PCs, by the use of powerful radio waves. The missile was successfully tested last week at the US Airforce Research Laboratory.

Artists rendering of the CHAMP missile

The missile test took place in the Western Utah Desert on October 16th. The missile was flown past a two story building, and as it passed, onboard microwave emitters disabled every piece of electronics in the structure. The missiles even disabled the cameras which were recording the event. Keith Coleman, project leader for CHAMP was very pleased with the results:

"This technology marks a new era in modern-day warfare. In the near future, this technology may be used to render an enemys electronic and data systems useless even before the first troops or aircraft arrive." he explained, also stating that they had made science fiction into fact. When or if we will see the missile in the field though, is a different matter; but as a non-lethal tactic, its pretty promising indeed.

A room full of computers has been disabled by the CHAMP

OCZ's SOE Urban Elite Series High Performance DDR2 Memory

OCZ Technology Group today announced the PC2-6400 SOE Urban Elite, a premium DDR2-800 part with ultra-low timings of 4-4-3. Thisexclusive gaming solution is part of the award winning OCZ Special Ops Edition (SOE) family and features an urban camouflage motif heatspreader.Gamers can now benefit from the performance of enhanced latencies and topquality components with a look that complements their enthusiasm for gaming.

The PC2-6400 Urban Elite will be available in 1024MB modules and 2GB(2x1024MB) dual channel kits optimized for the latest DDR2 platforms. Ratedat 4-4-3 latency timings, these modules offer faster access times thancurrent high performance PC2-6400 and give gamers the additional performanceedge over conventional DDR2-800 memory. For more information on the PC2-6400 SOE Urban Elite, visit the official site here.

Nokia E63 made available today in Singapore

The Nokia E63is designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well. LikeitsNokia E71 sibling, the E63 has a QWERTY keyboard and the ability to switch modes with a single key press, switching from a view of corporate mail, appointments and intranet datato a personal mode withpicture of friends, personal email and shortcuts to favoritewebsites.

With Wi-Fi connectivity, easy access to Mail for Exchange and dedicated key access to contacts, calendar and email, the Nokia E63 allows users to be easily connected with their business network. It is also for people who want a rich experience when using messaging, social networks and the Internet. With the Nokia E63 you can enjoy the web, update your status and work meaningfully with multiple email accounts.

Comes in ruby redand ultramarine blue, the E63offers a range of multimedia featuresincluding a 2-megapixel camera, bright landscape 2.36-inch QVGA display, 3.5 mm audio jack and preinstalled withNokia Music Store and Nokia Maps.

The Nokia E63 will be commercially available in Singapore from today 23 February ata recommended retail price of SGD528 (excluding of GST and operator plan).

Key Features include:

- A stunning 2.36" QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) with 16M colours for a bright, colourful display offering excellent readability

- Two new colours – ruby red or ultramarine blue

- Easy email set-up with settings wizard

- Quick access to applications with one-touch keys (Home, Calendar, Contacts, Email)

- Nokia Calendar and Contacts for Eseries

- Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction and learning capability ensuring fast and error-free typing

- Built-in mobile VPN for convenient intranet access

- Up to 110 MB internal memory with 1GB microSD included (support for up to 8GB microSD memory card)

Norwegian Cotton Candy Sends Your Pocket to Cloud 9

New Norwegian startup FXI wants to make its mark with what it calls Cotton Candy. This 21 gram device the size of a flash drive can convert any display or TV with HDMI port to a cloud-client. You can even boot your PC or notebook with it, and get on to the cloud.

Cotton Candy is a compact embedded computer powered by ARM Cortex-A9 1.20 GHz dual-core processor, with ARM Mali-400MP quad-core GPU, 1 GB of RAM, micro-SDHC card slot for add-on storage, and connectivity options that include WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth EDR. Thats some serious hardware for a device this small, comparable with high-end smartphones.

The possibilities are endless. Plug the Cotton Candy to your TV, connect a wireless keyboard and mouse that use Bluetooth or WiFi, and your cloud client is ready to go. An Android-powered smartphone can also be used as an input device. Cotton Candy runs Android by default, but it can also be configured to come with Ubuntu (Linux) pre-loaded.

The device can also be plugged into a desktop or notebook PC. Simply make your PC boot from it like youd boot from a USB flash drive. The installed operating system will quickly configure itself to your PC and get you onto the cloud.

Measuring about 8 x 2.5 x 1 cm (L x W x H), and weighing as low as 21 grams, the FXI Cotton Candy is slared for Q2 2012. It is expected to be priced under US $200.

Source: Hexus.net