August 2011 ~ Technology Nest

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Digital recording binoculars aren't really new--there are some cheapie versions available--but Sony's new DEV-3 and DEV-5 binoculars lift that humble tech into some really impressive new places. Instead of taking a regular set of binoculars and cramming a cheap video recording device into them, Sony took its high-end HD camcorders and molded them into the shape of binoculars. That means they can both record in 720p (high-def) and in 3-D--these might be the perfect tools for birdwatchers and other nature-types (as opposed to snipers).

World population will reach 7bn this year: study

PARIS: The world population will reach seven billion later this year, with increases in the number of people in Africa off-setting birth rate drops elsewhere, according to a new French study published Thursday.

Samsung has joined the ranks of OCZ, Crucial, Intel and other major SSD players in releasing a SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) flash drive. Built on the success of its 470 Series SSD, the new 830 Series utilizes the company's in-house firmware and hardware.

Apple may be looking to invest as much as $1 billion in Japanese corporation Sharp in an effort to secure a stable supply of LCD screens for iPhones and iPads. Reuters reports that Apple is looking to diversify suppliers as court battles with Samsung Electronics heat up across the globe.

Dell S2330MX and S2230MX Ultra-Thin Specs Released
We recently brought you news of Dell's new ultra-thin 23" model, the S2330MX, providing some early basic information about the new screen.

Earlier this year Motorola finalized the process of splitting into two separate companies: Motorola Mobility Holdings and Motorola Solutions. The first handles the company's mobile and consumer business while the latter develops communications products for enterprise and government.

Dell Inspiron 13z and 14z Notebooks

The Dell new Inspiron 13z and 14z laptops, with an “ultra thin” form factor and the option of either Intel Core i3 or i5 processors. Both of these notebooks have been designed for general and entertainment use, with a 720p display and solid connectivity options.

AVADirect Clevo X7200 (World’s Fastest Laptop)

The AVADirect Clevo X7200 claims to be the “world’s fastest laptop”, with up to a six-core Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition processor, Nvidia GeForce 580M graphics, and ultra fast solid state drive. However, this kind of power does come at a cost, with a large and heavy frame, tiny battery life, and expensive price tag.

AVADirect are an American reseller of custom notebooks, meaning that they purchase frames from other companies and add their own processor, graphics, and other components. The X7200 is based on a Clevo chassis and uses Intel’s X58 chipset.

Motorola Photon 4G smartphone

The Photon 4G smartphone is a new offering from Motorola that is now available on Sprint. This Android 2.3 phone features a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, a 4.3 inch display, and a number of unique design features.

The Motorola Photon 4G is being applauded by many as the best Android phone on Sprint, although the EVO 3D does offer some healthy competition. As the first ever Samsung phone to feature WiMAX 4G, as well as good call quality and powerful performance, the Photon 4G is starting to make some big waves.

Apple’s recently released Mac OS X Lion is doing pretty well, with 1 million copies sold in its first day of availability. Since we’ve had the chance to taste a piece of the new operating system, it’s time we compare the newly arrived with the popular leader, Microsoft’s Windows 7.

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Unique And Creative Business Cards

the most creative business card design cannot guarantee your business success, however it is one of those very first things that make a very long lasting impression. So, you shouldn’t miss an opportunity to show your best qualities, and communicate your company’s values and character.

Android Based Watches To Come This November

How would you like the Android platform on your wrist…literally?

Italian Company Blue Sky will launch in November “I’m Watch,” a series of Android based watches, with a 1.54 inch display, running Android 1.6.

The Acer Iconia Tab A100 series Tablets

The Acer Iconia Tab A100 series Tablets
Acer has announced the Iconia Tab A100 series, the first 7 inch tablet models in the Iconia line. Available now in the US, the A100 series will run Android 3.2 and weigh less than one pound each.

There are two different models of the Iconia Tab A100 series available, an 8GB version on sale for $330 and a 16GB version for $350. Both models are based on Nvidia dual-core processors with 1GB of RAM, which integrate with an Ultra Low-Power GeForce GPU.

Dell Alienware M14X Specification

Dell Alienware M14X is a 14 inch gaming Laptop officially available for sale. Alienware M14X brings HD Display with cutting edge graphics technology. Quad Core i7 CPU, Upto 8GB of 1600MHZ DDR3 RAM,NVIDIA Optimus dynamic graphics technology are some of the highlighted hardware features of M14X.

Casa Batllo-The House of Bones

Restored and remodeled by the Spanish modernist architect Antoni Gaudi in the years 1905–1907, Casa Batllo is now one the most overlooked buildings by the tourists who visit Barcelona.

Impressions are important: They leave an initial taste in people's mouths that can remain prevalent for the entire relationship. If you are paranoid about what kind of impression you make, run through these seven list items and see if you are consistent with them; if you are, then you will probably expose the best of yourself. If not, then work to meet these standards.

Too long in Power

Queen Elizabeth II

UK: 59 years

A new eco-hotel in Mexico made of concrete pipes makes it a good negosyo idea here in the Philippines. Combining the concept of pod-like hotel rooms, with the growing trend of eco-responsible tourism and the use of waste materials for construction, architects T3arc have created the 20 room Tubohotel made from recycled concrete pipes. As you can see in the picture above it also looks good and enticing to sleep in there.

A new eco-hotel in Mexico made of concrete pipes makes it a good negosyo idea here in the Philippines. Combining the concept of pod-like hotel rooms, with the growing trend of eco-responsible tourism

Nokia Test Lab

Ever wondered how the mobile phone companies test the mobile phones? In Nokia test labs, you will see bunch of machines used to test the mobile phones ~ bend, bake, humidify, spray, poke and drop phones. The picture above is showing the mobile phone getting poked million times.

These very realistic pencil drawings are by artist Paul Lung. The detail and contrast of the drawings are so lifelike that it is difficult to believe that they are not photographs.

Very unlucky Sheeps

Somewhere in the mountains, a very unlucky sheep hang on cable, I don't know the exact reason.

This strange statue of a huge blonde in the water, also known as mermaid found in a lake in downtown Hamburg. It was made of Styrofoam and steel, its height is 30 meters long and weighs over 2 tons.