AUO announces Frisbee-shaped solar roof playground for children with an estimated reduction of 3.95 tons of carbon emissions
November 30, 2009
The first AUO Solar Frisbee Roof project at the Taipei European School is ready to be launched. The Frisbee-shaped solar roof provides a playground for children, while additionally sheltering them from sunshine and rain. The roof was constructed from thirty-two 210 W photovoltaic (PV) modules, with an output of 6.8 kWp (kilo Watt peak). It can generate 6,205 kWh (kilowatt-hours) annually, resulting in an estimated reduction of 3.95 tons of carbon emissions. From solar module manufacturing to system design, Solar Frisbee Roof at Taipei European School project was co-worked by AU Optronics and other partners.
Co-financed by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, the TES solar project is a German Energy Agency (dena) Solar Roof Program. Abakus Solar AG, a2peak ability, and AU Optronics cooperated on that project, working together on everything from system design to solar module manufacturing. The project will additionally supply a model for the best practices o…
Creative announces launch of the ZiiLife suite of software
November 30, 2009
Creative today announced the launch of the ZiiLife suite of software, services and subject matter as a vital constituent of the overall Zii Ecosystem. The ZiiLife Service Platform offers a complete suite of market-ready end-user service solutions in domains such as communications, education and entertainment. Consisting of ZiiMeet, ZiiVue, ZiiAcademy and ZiiApps, ZiiLife enhances the value of the services offered together with the Zii Hardware Platform for OEMs/Manufacturers, as that comprehensive suite of solutions delivered under a universal user gateway would supply seamless user experience and value for their customers.
The focal point of the ZiiLife suite is ZiiMeet. ZiiMeet is a highly-scalable Multi-Purpose, Multi-View, Multi-Platform, Multi-Medium, Multi-Host, Multi-Party and Multi-Device collaborative conferencing solution that works on PC, Mac and Zii Powered devices. ZiiMeet allows different parties to communicate and broadcast themselves ‘live’ simultaneously acros…
8GB iPod touch going for cheap
November 30, 2009
Since today is Cyber Monday, the 8GB iPod touch is going for a mere $158 from Amazon. No doubt it will shift a fair number of units considering that is their Deal of the Day, so move quickly whether you’ve been trying to snag that for a lengthy duration already lest it becomes all sold out.
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Thermeleon prototype roof tiles
November 30, 2009
A team of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduates recently picked up the third annual MIT MADMEC (Making and Designing Materials Engineering Contest) thanks to their efforts in creating the Thermeleon prototype roof tiles - a thermally-activated, color-changing, roofing material. Relying on these phase-change polymer gel-filled tiles, light energy transmission properties of the roofing material can be controlled, where the roofing material becomes white to reflect heat during a hot day, while becoming transparent and absorbing heat on a cold day. that ought to help your home save some energy somewhat in the expanded run, that’s for certain.
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Samsung sells 50 million touchscreen phones
November 30, 2009
Samsung has sold its 50 millionth touchscreen cellphone that month, which just goes to show how hot the touchscreen market is at the moment. Europe is the top continent where Samsung’s touchscreen handsets are concerned at 19 million units, followed by the US, China and South Korea with sales figures of 6.3 million, 3.4 million and 3 million, respectively.
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Audio-Technica AT-SPB5 BoogieBox Speaker
November 30, 2009
Audio-Technica’s AT-SPB5 BoogieBox Speaker is the 21st century boombox, coming in a toolbox body design which makes it suitable for being transported around everywhere. Apart from being rugged, it is plus compelling abundant to keep you and your mates entertained with a couple of 70mm full range speaker units and an integrated amplifier. Retailing for $159.99 a pop, the Audio-Technica AT-SPB5 BoogieBox Speaker has a battery life of approximately 10 hours, where you can choose from red, black or camouflage colors.
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Melty Chocolate phones
November 30, 2009
Trust the Japanese to come up with something foolish like the Melty Chocolate phones, where it comes in a 3D effect chocolate case, complete with chocolate themed menus and wallpapers to keep any sweet tooth happy. Good thing that is one chocolate bar that won’t attract any ants when left alone and unwrapped. Features include an 8-megapixel camera alongside the words “Give me a sweet smile”, a 3″ display and a Japanese system TV tuner. Availability is pretty limited in Japan with just 13,000 units produced.
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