Software engineers at Japan's embedded Linux software vendor Lineo announced technology last week that can boot a low-power computer system within 2.97 seconds. Warp!!2 consists of a boot loader, a customized Linux software stack, and a 'hibernation driver'. The hibernation driver is Lineo's innovation, which is capable of writing a snapshot of the RAM into flash memory instead of to a hard drive. New features in Warp!!2 include the requirement for smaller memory size than its predecessor. For instance,...

Although the new cross over cable from Belkin may sound preachy to some it's actually quiet cool. The Belkin Switch to Mac cable is meant to recreate on a Windows machine the Mac's built-in Migration Assistant, which is used to transfer user accounts, applications, network and computer settings, files and volumes between Macs. Migration is also an optional process when initializing a new Mac. The cable comes with the Migration Assistant software for the Windows XP or Vista PC...

Christmas is getting closer each day, the shopping frenzy may not be as crazy as the last year considering the market gloom but gifting a digital photo frame doesn't seem that expensive. Viewsonic 's two 8-inch models, the DPG801BK and DPG807BK, feature a new "SwifTouch" touch-screen interface that illuminates hidden control buttons when needed and provide a clutter- and smudge-free display. They also include 512MB worth of internal memory and feature an 800 by 600 display (4:3 aspect ratios)...

Ok excuse the pun there but this surely is one of the cooler looking vacuum cleaners in the market. Equipped with 1800 Watts of suction power and a cool swivel action handle that makes reaching those corners more easy to reach. The front has a neat row of LED lights that help you see the dirt under the table or just show off as you clean up in front of your guests. The handle on this one has gone...

We got a message regarding this article and apparently those buses are actually "InfoWagons" that are part of partnership program with local governments that brings technology training opportunities the people of rural China – many of whom have never before seen a computer. Microsoft has so far donated 8 of these buses. Each is equipped with 15 computers. Its all part of Unlimited Potential, Microsoft's commitment to bring the benefits of technology to the next billion people. These buses...

Here is Bang & Olufsen's take on the digital music scene. They are introducing the BeoSound 5, a digital music system attempting to spike the distance between B&O's high-end HiFi systems and music stored digitally. The striking main interface controller can be wither wall mounted or placed tabletop. It weighs 2.65kgs and features a 10.4-inch 1024 x 768 LCD screen and an aluminum scroll wheel. Powering this device is a 500GB music server with Internet connections. The whole system...

When the going gets tough, even the tough guys of technology aren't spared from the law. LG, Sharp Corp. and Chunghwa Picture Tubes are three companies who have agreed to pay a total of $585 million in criminal fines for conspiring to illegally fix prices in the sale of liquid crystal display panels. The decision was made by the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday. Of the total, Sharp will pay $120 million, LG Display Co. of South Korea $400...

Cashless transactions have been on the scene for sometime now. The resourceful FeliCa RFID readers in Japan have been graciously been accepting payments for transactions and are emerging as a popular mode of payment; and its as easy as swiping your phone across the machine. NEC is pepping up the system by introducing a robot prototype, which was seen at the recent iEXPO 2008 trade show in Tokyo. This robotic payment receiver integrates existing technology, and NEC hopes to...

The Crackberry syndrome usually afflicts BlackBerry users, and if by luck or destiny you have been spared, your days are numbered all thanks to MySpace. The social networking site can now be accessed via the MySpace app for your BlackBerry. Fidgety fingers will get even more hyper, uploading and downloading photos or catching up with friends etc. Those up for the challenge can visit www.blackberry.com/myspace on your BlackBerry and install the app. If you do get afflicted, let me...

Different, it's a very relative word that can either add to your product's stature or set it apart from the usual…almost like plague. Opting out of the safest bets like Internet via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection, Tectoy's Zeebo reasons that the 3G hook up will make it a path breaking console. Make it "Different" from the rest. Well, we 3G users know the trial and tribulations we suffer due to poor connectivity, but lets humor Tectoy for the...

In association with LogicBuy, we would be featuring a lucrative deal daily which will surely save you big bucks. Today's deal is the HP 2133 8.9-inch VIA Mini-Note powered by a VIA C7-M 1GHz CPU, 512 MB RAM and a 4G SSD drive. Other specs include 8.9-inch LCD, Pre-loaded Linux, Wi-Fi and AI case. Available for $299 through LogicBuy....

The groundbreaking original Radiofonografio was first designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965 kicked off a home AV revolution as it featured radio, amplifiers and record player (45s and 33s) in one designer package. Brionvega has made its name creating decks using high quality amps and speakers, combining odd mixes like a phonograph, radio and a record player and now with top loading CD/DVD drive as well. The new Alpha TV which we covered a few...

Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, has launched a service to help medical experts and the public track the incidence of influenza across the United States. Google Flu Trends presents a map of current flu activity throughout the nation. Flu kills between 250,000 and 500,000 people a year and studies indicate that between 35% and 40% of all visits to the internet are started by people looking for health information. Google is keeping the search terms it uses private, but influenza-like...

Elecon M-PGDL Series 2.4 GHz wireless ultra compact mouse is available in silver, standard white and six different neon colors. Designed to fit in the palm, the mouse comes with the smallest USB receiver available in the market. The USB receiver with USB connector is about the size of one yen coin. It is so small you can carry it with your lap top easily. The mouse works on a single cell. The 2.4GHz band technology allows you to...

The plethora of alarm clock options available to us today makes us wonder how far are people willing to go to just hit the snooze button one more time. The Moshi is designed to not bother you with that even, all you need to hit snooze is scream towards it. A simple command like "Hello Moshi" is enough to alert the alarm and it responds by asking you "command please". The alarm works by identifying any of the 12...