Nowadays chip processor fabrication technology has been improved as an effort to scale up the processor performance as well as reducing overall cost. Similarly, Samsung, the Korean based manufacturer has just announced its first ARM based processor fabricated using 45-nm process technology. Named as S5P6440, it is an application processor that based on ARM1176 core targeted for portable consumer products such as PND (Personal Navigation Device).

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Not long after the EU’s (European Union) plan to standardize the mobile chargers for Europe market, this piece of good news will definitely cheer you up if you are located in European countries. Just recently, EU has decided to abandon the initial proposal on imposing additional tax to all the multi-functional devices including mobile phones with GPS (Global Positioning System) and mobile TV capabilities.

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The Korean electronic manufacturer, Samsung has announced the release of its SCH-W760 phone. According to the company, it is the first ever phone in the industry which equipped with an infrared camera that allows users to take photo or hold video conference calls in dark environments.

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Fireworks are a guaranteed sight in many important events and festivities nowadays such as New Year’s Eve countdown, Independence Day, etc. Watching the fireworks erupting over the sky is an interesting and memorable moment especially with close friends, family members or one’s lover. However, this supposedly sweet experience can turn to be sour when you are struck by unexpected incidents such as a sudden downpour or a stampede, etc. If you don’t mind artificial fireworks which have no smoke and explosive smell, perhaps you can create your own private fireworks show with Sega Toys Japan’s new fireworks projector, Uchiage Hanabi.

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Regardless of whether you are professional or amateur, if you plan to do some training and practice your swimming skills, Swimovate has rolled out a new Pool-Mate watch which could be a good assistant to you. This new swimmers’ watch features a micro computer and motion sensors which can accurately count your swim strokes and laps. The data will thence be stored and analyzed. Pool-Mate will be able to indicate to swimmers their session time, average strokes per lap, speed distance, calories burned and efficiency. All data recorded will be stored in the watch’s memory for review and further analysis.

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After Amazon, Sony, and Foxit, the UK-based company Elonex International has now collaborated with the international bookseller, Borders (UK division), to launch another new eBook reader. Featuring a 6-inch e-ink screen, the Elonex E-Book reader measures about 9mm thick and weighs 180g. The slim and tiny reader powered by a rechargeable battery allows users to enjoy e-reading up to 8000 pages of eBook when fully charged. The Elonex eBook reader is able to store up to 1,000 books and can be given an optional extension for additional 8000 books via a 4GB SD card. According to Elonex, the e-ink display screen is able to achieve a display that is two and a half times sharper than the conventional one and can be read in direct sunlight. Users are given 8 font sizes to choose from. They can even turn the reader horizontally/vertically for different viewing angles.

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As a huge initiative effort towards greener environment, the European Commission has been working hard in standardizing mobile phone chargers with the hope that these chargers can be cross shared and more importantly allows consumers to reuse some of the existing chargers even when the users have upgraded to a newer phone in the future. Good news now, most of the mobile phone manufacturers in Europe countries have agreed to adopt the new proposal for the benefits of all.

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The safety of a child is of utmost importance to parents. When babies travel in cars, the car seat should protect them from injury in case of a crash. According to Dorel Juvenile Group, child deaths in road accidents are mostly due to side impact collision. The Safety 1st Complete Air car seat is a revolutionary car seat that utilizes Air Protect technology to greatly reduce child fatality in the event of a side impact crash. The design of the car seat incorporates both air and padding to minimize the ‘ride down’ or movement of the child in a crash. Therefore, the neck and the head can be protected against damaging injury.

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