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Monthly Archives: October 2009

Global warming scepticism rising faster than temperatures

As scientists question the greenness of biofuels, the number of Americans who believe the planet is warming due to man-made pollution is at its lowest point in three years, according to a survey.

Source:Global warming scepticism rising faster than temperatures

Acer introduces Aspire 3D laptop

Acer has introduced an Aspire notebook with 3D viewing capabilities.
The 5738DG features a 15.6-inch CineCrystal HD display coated
with a special 3D film that clings to the panel pixel by pixel.

Source:Acer introduces Aspire 3D laptop

Amazon: Windows 7 is 'the biggest pre-order product of all time'

Windows 7 has beaten boy wizard Harry Potter to become the biggest pre-order product of all time in the UK, says Amazon.

Source:Amazon: Windows 7 is 'the biggest pre-order product of all time'

Phone users miss the wheels of a clown

Cellphone users are so dozy, they can’t even spot a unicycling clown.

Source:Phone users miss the wheels of a clown

Windows 7 launches in London hospital

Microsoft launched the very latest version of its operating system – Windows 7 today. The most interesting thing is that people will have to perform a ‘clean’ installation in order to upgrade from Windows XP.

Source:Windows 7 launches in London hospital

Honda sporty hybrid shown off in Tokyo

Honda’s CR-Z Concept 2009 will be available in the USA in the second half of next year, the company said today.

Source:Honda sporty hybrid shown off in Tokyo

Otellini: Intel ‘knew nothing’ about insider trading probe

Intel CEO Paul Otellini says the company knew nothing about the insider trading investigation into Galleon Group, which implicated an Intel executive, until the Feds turned up.

Source:Otellini: Intel ‘knew nothing’ about insider trading probe

Apple refreshes iMac lineup with 21.5 and 27-inch displays

Apple has refreshed its iMac lineup with 21.5 and 27-inch widescreen displays. The
new iMac line – starting at $1,200 – features a wide range of Intel
processors, including the Core 2 Duo, Core i5 and i7 quad-core.

Source:Apple refreshes iMac lineup with 21.5 and 27-inch displays

Searching the internet is good for your brain

Just a week’s internet training can boost brain function in middle-aged and older adults, according to UCLA scientists.

Source:Searching the internet is good for your brain

NASA finds 'space ribbon' at solar system's edge

While mapping the solar system’s edge for the first time, NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX), spacecraft has discovered a ‘space ribbon’ two billion miles long.

Source:NASA finds 'space ribbon' at solar system's edge