TECHNOLOGY

It may have been the worst-kept secret in the industry, but the unveiling of the Apple iPhone yesterday still generated huge cheers of excitement around the world.

Heralded as a revolution in mobile technology, the much-hyped handset combines a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and an internet communications device with email, web browsing, searching and maps into one gorgeously-designed lightweight package. It features a 3.5in colour display, which you can simply tap to play music, dial contacts and select functions; a full onscreen QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging; and a two-megapixel camera.

The iPhone is quadband, WiFi and Bluetooth enabled, runs a mini version of Apple's OS X operating system with an Intel processor (but is compatible with both PCs and Macs), and offers five hours of battery life when talking, browsing the web, or watching video, or 16 hours of audio playback. It will be available in 4GB and 8GB capacities, priced at $499 (£257) and $599 (£310) respectively.

"The concept of the Dattoo arose in response to current trends towards increasing connectivity and technology as self-expression. To realize a state of constant, seamless connectivity and computability required the convergence of technology and self. The body would need to literally become the interface. Computers and communication devices require physical space, surfaces, and energy. The idea of DNA tattoos (Dattoos) is to use the body itself as hardware and interaction platform, through the use of minimally-invasive, recyclable materials."

Daffodil Computers Limited is now marketing world-renowned O2 Xda II and Xphone in Bangladesh with reduce price & installment basis. The difference between the two is that the former is an enhanced phone, while the latter is a pocket PC with mobile capabilities.

O2Xphone
It is as good as a pocket PC with added mobile phone technology. With efficient browsing facilities, generous storage space, and that little extra that a mobile user always looks for in his cell phone, the O2 Xphone is a great catch for the purchaser at a cash price of Tk 25,000. Installment price: Tk. 29,500/-, down payment: Tk. 12,000/- and rest amount by six equal postdated advance cheque.

Outlook
The phone uses a Texas Instruments OMAP 710 processor that powers the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 operating system for smart phone facility, combining style with a great set of features, such as multilanguage ability supporting English and Chinese menus. Considering all its advanced capabilities, the 02 Xphone is impressively small and lightweight. Measuring about 12 cm x 5 cm x 2.4 cm and weighing around 130 grams, it's a slick equipment to handle. The transreflective screen measures 4.3 cm x 3.5 cm and displays 16-bit colours with a 176x220 pixels resolution, thus offering crisp clear pictures even in broad daylight, while taking up most of the face of the phone.

Going Net
The SD/MMC expansion slot includes a built-in Bluetooth V1.1 wireless modem technology allowing enhanced GPRS global internet connectivity. We also find Internet Explorer on it, enabling a rich mobile web-browsing experience. Interestingly, MSN messenger comes pre-installed with the phone, which further expands the peripherals of its mobile connectivity, while messaging is also available in SMS and MMS modes with image or audio files attached with it. A USB 1.1 port is located on the set. The generous 32MB RAM and 64MB Flash also means faster applications as well as plenty of room for storing thousands of contacts, emails and tasks. Additionally, the versatile Windows Media Player allows one to experience much of the multimedia world, from MP3 files to MPEG movies.

hp has introduced the hp LaserJet 4100 series A4 black and white laser printer.

It offers superb HP LaserJet performance for better business results combing true 1200dpi with 24ppm.

Features include 64MB RAM (expandable to 256MB) on the multifunction (mfp) model and 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, USB and parallel connectivity on various models in the range.

Software includes HP WebJet Admin that alerts users to potential printing delays and for enterprise-wide printer management.

Quickly create and edit DVDs and CDs and store 3 hours of video, photo, music and other data.

The DVD writer 200e offers up to 4.7GB (up to 3 hours of video) with USB 2.0 and 1294 interface connections.

With convenient landscape “copier-like” design and functionality, to fit easily on your desk and a buffer size of 2MB (minimum), this is an ideal storage solution for work and home.

The HP DeskJet 450 series is a compact, stylish and light mobile printer with desktop-quality performance, easy to connect to notebook, PDA or mobile phone for convenient and reliable printing – anytime, anywhere.

You can maintain desktop efficiency and productivity even when you’re on the move.

The HP DeskJet 450ci/cbi is designed for mobile professionals, who need to print high quality documents in a variety of locations from a notebook, PDA or mobile phone.

With print speeds of up to 9ppm in black and 9ppm in colour (fast mode) this little printer is robust and reliable and has been extensively tested to withstand travelling, supported by a foldable, protective, top-cover paper tray.

With both parallel and USB connectivity, the additional connectivity of Fast Infrared, Compact Flash Type I + II (Bluetooth optional), this is an ultimate in portability.

This new release from hp is a great solution for the digital camera enthusiast or as a gift for a budding photo collector. With a 3.3 megapixel sensor, it guarantees fantastic results especially for printed enlargements up to A4.

For effective gripping, the camera is encased in black rubberised casing and has built-in manual controls for extra flexibility in difficult lighting conditions.

The hp p720 also has the facility to record up to 30 seconds of video clips with audio and comes with HP’s Instant Share technology.

There is an optional HP docking station for battery recharging as well as download, direct print and TV connection.

HP has introduced the hp digital projector sb21, the ultimate in mobility – weighing in at only 1kg, the sb21 is amongst the lightest projector in the world.

With a brightness of 1000 lumens and an amazingly sharp 1800:1 contrast ratio, it is an ideal companion for any presenter.

The sb21 has a smaller surface area than an A5 sheet of paper and will show images from any PC application.

The new HP DesignJet is now available through Readycrest, Hewlett Packard’s Centre of Excellence for Kent.

It allows GIS/CAD and other professionals to print all possible sizes from A4 to A1 on a four colour printer, with its line accuracy and ability to print an A1 coloured line drawing in 90 seconds valuable features for CAD/GIS users.

A4 full coloured documents can be output at 11ppm and up to 1200dpi resolution.

New from Brother is the m-PRINT, described as the world’s smallest, self-contained printer bringing true mobile printing to PDA and laptop users.

The silver and black m-PRINT weights 300g and measures just under 10cm by 16cm and will print documents in seconds at 300dpi resolution.

It has its own A7 paper supply in an easy to replace cassette that can use plain paper, carbon copy paper, address labels and restickable notes.

The HP Fax 1020 is an affordable plain-paper fax machine that produces quality faxes with crisp black text.

It includes an integrated digital answering machine, advanced business fax features and convenience copying, and is ideal for home offices and small offices.

It sends faxes at 14.4kbps at 8ppm and has a sequential broadcasting facility of up to 30 locations.

For added convenience, the 1020 has a 65-page memory store for incoming faxes even when the machine is out of ink or paper.

Today i was monitoring my Squid Log, I found one unusual URL in the log. and its requesting frequency is very high. I remotly accessed that pc and checked but i didn't find any browser opened there.Then i reinitialized that it is a bandwidth killing worm called Win32.Worm.AutoIt So Proxy administrators must check this link request in your log and find the Infected pcs.

Many people warn of the possible harmful effects of using technology in the classroom. Will children lose their ability to relate to other human beings? Will they become dependent on technology to learn? Will they find inappropriate materials? The same was probably said with the invention of the printing press, radio, and television. All of these can be used inappropriately, but all of them have given humanity unbounded access to information which can be turned into knowledge. Appropriately used-- interactively and with guidance-- they have become tools for the development of higher order thinking skills.

Inappropriately used in the classroom, technology can be used to perpetuate old models of teaching and learning. Students can be "plugged into computers" to do drill and practice that is not so different from workbooks. Teachers can use multimedia technology to give more colorful, stimulating lectures. Both of these have their place, but such use does not begin to tap the power of these new tools.

In this area, you will find descriptions of how computers can be used to stimulate and develop writing skills, collaborate with peers in foreign countries, do authentic kinds of research that is valuable to the adult world, and do complex kinds of problem solving that would otherwise be impossible.

In the city of Peccioli in the Tuscany region of Italy a robot called DustCart has been zipping through the streets. This is part of a $3.9 million research program called DustBot that aims on collecting trash on demand.

The robots are equipped with an engine that is powered by a lithium-battery which permits them to run silently. The robots are also equipped with special sensors that can monitor air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, ozone, benzene, sulfur oxides, CO₂, CO and air temperature.

DustCart is still in the prototype stage and does not have the kind of rapid response time that would make them effective on crowded streets. One day however these robots may become tourist guides or even help the elderly.

Biotechnology refers to the use of microorganisms such as bacteria or biological substances such as enzymes, to perform industrial or manufacturing processes. Although biotechnology seems new, it has been around for quite some time and has been used to produce drugs and synthesize hormones. Biotechnology has also been used to genetically alter bacteria for use with the cleanup of oils spills.

One area of biotechnology uses organisms to manufacture organic products such as beer and milk products. Biotechnology is also used to recycle, treat waste, clean up sites contaminated by industrial activities (bioremediation).

Another area of biotechnology doesn't use living organisms at all. Examples include DNA microarrays used in genetics and radioactive tracers used in medicine.

Modern biotechnology is often associated with the use of genetically altered microorganisms such as E. coli or yeast for the production of substances like insulin or antibiotics. Another promising new biotechnology application is the development of plant-made pharmaceuticals.

Related Terms

Over time, I've assembled four glossaries of terms. These are all technology related, but rather than have one long list, I've grouped them. I hope you find something interesting.