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“Blu-ray 3DTM” – Blu-ray Disc Final 3D Specification

December 18, 2009

Blu-ray DiscTM is the next-generation optical disc format for high definition audio-video and high-capacity data software applications. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 25 gigabytes of data and a double-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 50 gigabytes of data. The Blu-ray Disc medium can deliver a quality Full HD 3D experience to the living room. The Blu-ray Disc Association released the “Blu-ray 3DTM” specification, which will enable the home entertainment industry to bring the 3D experience into consumers’ living rooms on Blu-ray Disc, the most capable high definition home entertainment platform. […]

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Latest Software Development Methodologies – Funny but True!

December 13, 2009

If you are a software professional, you would have come across various software development models / frameworks – such as Waterfall, Spiral, Agile, SCRUM, Extreme Programming, Test Driven Development, etc.. There are some interesting ‘models’ which you would have experienced in your rojects, but forgot to call it with a name. Scott Berkun has posted a few such funny but well-known development models, and there are a few hundred comments added by software professionals from there experience. I have copied a few selected such methods. (Yeah! I am following the Copy Paste Blogging Model! 🙂 […]

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WiMAX Enabled Laptops in India by January 2010

December 9, 2009

Micro Star International (MSI) has announced that it is ready with its WiMAX-enabled laptops and will be offering them into the Indian market starting January 2010. The entire range of MSI laptops including its U-series ultra-portable netbooks, the stylish X-slim series and the Classic series will incorporate WiMAX in the forthcoming models. […]

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Virtual Phone Numbers (1 Phone with 10 Numbers) in India by Airtel

December 9, 2009

Airtel to launch Virtual Phone Numbers in India. Subscribers can use upto 10 different numbers on a single phone with the software embedded in the SIM card. The user just dial a given number from the specific mobile phone and activate the SIM though a password. Once that is done, the user can receive and make calls and even recharge the account through a pre-paid coupon. This is expected to be launched in another 2 months. […]

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MapmyIndia Sygic Mobile Maps – GPRS-enabled Mobile Phones as GPS Navigators

December 9, 2009

MapmyIndia recently launched ‘MapmyIndia Sygic Mobile Maps’. With the app, you can use your GPS-enabled mobile phones as GPS navigators. The application supports live, turn-by-turn voice and map instructions. It does not require GPRS data connection or cellular network to operate. The mobile app supports a variety of platforms including Windows Mobile, Symbian, Android and the iPhone. The software costs a one time charge of Rs 2,490. You will not need to pay any other cost. […]

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Acer beTouch E101 Features, Specification and Price in India

October 21, 2009

The Acer beTouch E101 has a 3.2″ touch screen and a scroll wheel. It is internet ready and provides direct link to social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and Blogger. The home screen is very much customizable. The beTouch 101 also comes with alternative colored battery covers. The approximate price of Acer beTouch E101 is Rs 14,500 in India. […]

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Samsung Blue Earth – The First Full-Touch Eco-Friendly Mobile Phone

October 14, 2009

Samsung Electronics announced the launch of Samsung Blue Earth, an environmentally friendly mobile phone with a full touchscreen. Samsung Blue Earth combines the latest multimedia features and stylish design harmoniously, while achieving lower energy consumption and incorporating eco-friendly materials, without sacrificing advanced features. Blue Earth is made from Post Consumer Material (PCM), which is extracted from water bottles, helping to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions during the manufacturing process. The device, including the charger, is free from harmful substances such as Brominated Flame Retardants (BFR), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Phthalate. […]