Official: Microsoft confirms USB 3.0 support for Windows 8

All PC users are waiting for Windows 8 with anticipation because it will feature all sorts of improvements, and if you’re waiting for Windows 8 as well, then we’re happy to inform you that Microsoft has just confirmed USB 3.0 support in Windows 8.

Today, most devices are using USB 2.0 connectivity, but as you know, that technology will surely be replaced with USB 3.0 in the near future, so it’s really no surprise to see that Windows 8 will have USB 3.0 support. We also have to mention that Microsoft won’t add USB 3.0 support on top of the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 software stack, and it will write entirely new software stack for USB 3.0 instead, while keeping the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 stacks separated.

Support for USB 3.0 in Windows 8 isn’t anything unexpected since we’re seeing more USB 3.0 devices with each passing day, but if you don’t own any USB 3.0 devices, don’t worry, Windows 8 will still have support for USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices.

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MABEL: Running bipedal Robot with knees

Robots have proven that they can do all sorts of things, from singing and playing instruments, to learning on their own, but the only limitation that robots have is their running speed and movement, but this latest robot could change that.

MABEL is the first bipedal robot with knees and it was first built in late 2008, but it has advanced a lot since 2008. This robot can run at 6.8 mph (10.9km/h) and it can navigate through rough terrain at lower speeds on similar way as humans do. Besides running, this robot can easily walk, but it’s definitely not the most silent robot that we saw. In addition, we have to mention that MABEL currently has limited movability but researchers are constantly working on it, and they are hoping to make it able to climb stairs in the future.

MABEL is quite impressive, and although it’s far from being used in everyday situations, we might see it running on its own someday in the future.

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Development of Technology - DJ Robots

Thanks to the development of technology, humans are slowly being replaced by robots in certain cases, but what if a human is replaced by artificial intelligence? If you’re considered whether artificial intelligence can do the job as well as human, well, Denise is here to prove that.

Denise is a non-human DJ or artificial intelligence program to be precise that was developed by Guile 3D Studio. Denise was designed as a virtual assistant to answer phone calls, check email, perform Web searches, and perform appointments, but Dominique Garcia, a radio personality from San Antonio had different plans for Denise. He purchased Denise for $200, and reprogrammed it in order to work as a live DJ on radio. So far, Denise cannot work on its own, and it needs a talented writer to write script for that will be performed during the talk breaks.

Denise is almost useless without a writer, but Denis already had its first radio show on August 24th from 1pm to 4pm CST on KROV.

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Glass memory can preserve data for thousands of years

When it comes to storing data, DVDs currently provide the best solution for it, but problem with DVDs is that they cannot store your data for long periods, but luckily, scientists have found a new way to store data for long periods.

After hard drives and DVDs, the new medium for storing data might be glass. British researchers have managed to rearrange atoms in glass using laser, so your data will be stored even on 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, or even under water. Although your data can survive in extreme temperatures, it can also survive for long periods of time as well. By storing data into glass, your data will live for thousands of years, which means that 10 generations after you will have access to it when you’re gone.

This special laser can write, delete, and rewrite data into the molecular structure of the glass, and a piece of glass that is large as a cellphone screen can hold 50GB of data. Although this sounds amazing, we wonder when we will see it in action.

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Millenniata M-Disc will store your data forever

Storing our data can be a problem since DVDs aren’t that durable, but luckily for us, Millenniata has successfully developed the M-Disc, that lasts much more longer than other DVDs.

According to Millenniata, the latest technology M-Disc is the first ever ‘permanent disc’ and it can literally last forever. It is designed for business people, photographers, and all users that want to protect and store their data properly. M-Disc provides long-lasting storage by storing your data into rock like material that won’t be scratched or easily broken like other DVDs. In addition, M-Disc won’t degrade over time and it will be usable on daily basis without any problems. As for capacity, M-Disc currently can store 4.7GB of data, but Millenniata is working on a Blu-ray version that should become available someday in the future.

As for ordinary M-Disc, it will become available on October 2011 and it will be priced at $2.99. Of course, there will be M-Disc 5-packs available for $13.89 and M-Disc 10-packs for $26.59.

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Mozilla to Implement New User Interface in Next Firefox [PICS]

It is believed that Mozilla has been constructing a new user interface for next version of Firefox, since some screenshots of Firefox were released online. Released screenshots shows the integrated Home Tab app, as well as new Firefox Menu,with drag & drop add-ons.
In recent months, Firefox is losing its market share with Google Chrome. And as competition is heating up in the browser market, browser’s new versions are being released frequently. Mozilla has drastically changed its UI from Firefox 3.6 to Firefox 4.
Here are some screenshots of new UI, which may come with Firefox 7 or 8 later this year.

Firefox For Mac

Firefox For Windows

Firefox Menu

Drag and Drop Firefox Add-Ons

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Browser Market Share: Google Chrome Up Mozilla Firefox Down

Google Inc.’s browser Google Chrome and Apple Inc.’s browser Safari market share have been increasing continuously while the market share of Mozilla Firefox and Opera browser have been continuously falling down  since from few months.

More than 53 percent users still preferred the Microsoft Inc.’s Internet Explore as a major browser, however Internet Explorer’s market share has been droped by 7 percent from 60.48% to 53.68% within one year. A rival to Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox’s, market share has also decreased to 21.67% from 22.9% according to netmarketshare.

Wheareas Google Chrome has seen significant rise in market share. Google Chrome’s users has been nearly doubled in last one year. Google Chrome market share has increased from 7.5% to 13.11%. Apple Safari’s market share has also increased from 5.15% to 7.48%. Meanwhile Opera market share has been dropped from 2.36% to 1.73%.

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Sony Bloggie 3D camcorder

Few weeks before, Sony unveiled its 3D portable camcorder  camera – Sony Bloggie 3D at CES and it was put up for pre-orders. Its now finally available for online purchase. This camera brings up 3D photography  at the user level, so that normal consumers will now not have to purchase expensive high end 3D cameras and still enjoy decent quality 3D imaging.

Sony Bloggie 3D is capable of recording 3D videos and 3D image capture. It can shoot 3D videos at full HD 1080p and take 3D still shots at 5 megapixels. It also takes images even in low light density with its Exmor- CMOS sensor and can capture photos while you’re shooting a video at the same time. It also has a 2.4-inch glasses-free 3D screen so you can preview your clicked shots or videos instantly. It has internal storage of 8GB, thus allowing  you to record up to 4 hours of video. Conveniently, a HDMI output allows you to share the captured videos and images on your big screen.The Sony Bloggie 3D is available now for $249.99

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Brando USB 3.0 multi-card reader : super fast

Astechnology continues to advance we see new things pop up, everything improves and becomes better and faster. We have seen that with USB 2.0 to 3.0 (which many products making the switch over to), users generally get a substantial extra speed out of their devices. Brando has therefore made a new Multi card reader that utilizes USB 3.0 technology. The transfer rate goes up to 92.22 MB/S for read and for write it goes up to 62.17 MB/S. The reader offers plenty of slots. Two SD/SDHC slots and microSD/SDHC slots, as well as Memory Stick PRO DUO, Memory Stick,Micro/M2, CompactFlash and xD slots.

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Xilence M608 Pro Cooler

Xilence has introduced a new multi-platform cooler called M608 Pro, built using a top-flow design is a four heat pipes and a base of copper. The M608 Pro is recommended for the Intel 775, 1156, 1366 processors and AMD AM2, AM2+ and AM3 motherboards.

The air flow cooling is provided by a 120mm fan with speed control by PWM, speed range is between 500 and 1500 RPM. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, the Xilence Pro M608 cooler can easily cope with any Intel and AMD processors that have a maximum TDP of 130 watts.

The cooler also has a a top rubber structure that helps reducing the vibrations of the fan. The fan has only 120mm and can be placed on any case, doesn’t matter its size. M608 Pro is a top cooling solution for PC’s, this can bee seen by its price.

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