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At the same time with the release of the new Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology designed for laptop computer performance, Intel has also announced 5 new Intel Core 2 processors, 250 costumer and business notebook models, all operating on the new platform.
Among these, one model seems to be the world's highest-performing dual-core mobile processor. It’s an Intel Core 2 Extreme running at up to 3.06GHz speeds.
In three months, the company will reveal 8 new processor models featuring the quad-core technology and the next-generation of models designed for ultra-thin and light notebooks. With these, Intel releases totalize 14 different laptop processors, promising to increase the mobile performance up to the desktop PC level.

Montevina, as it was codenamed, comes with the vPro enhancement to increase performance and battery life, as well as support for 802.11n wireless standard, WiMAX, and new mobile business management functionalities.



"When we first introduced Intel Centrino back in 2003, there were very few Wi-Fi hotspots, YouTube videos and social media didn't really exist, ‘thin and light' only referred to weight goals and desktop PCs outsold notebooks by a very wide margin," said Mooly Eden, Intel corporate vice president and general manager of the company's Mobile Platforms Group. "Today, notebooks outsell desktops in the U.S, and we're paving the way to HD entertainment, rich online gaming, faster broadband wireless speeds and an easier and more secure way for businesses to manage, update and repair their notebook fleets."

The new 5 dual-core processors feature advanced 45-nanometer manufacturing process, 1066MHz front side bus, up to 6MB of L2 cache, reduced wattage up to 30%, and the Deep Power Down Technology that disables processing elements when the laptop is idle.
Other news include the launching of Mobile Intel 45 Express Chipset and wireless Intel Wi-Fi Link 5000 series with 802.11 draft-N support, to allow the fastest data transfer rates of of up to 450Mbps, which will be available in laptops starting August.



The other method of saving power, besides Deep Power Down Technology, is the optional switchable graphics, coming with integrated and discrete graphics on the same laptop, and allowing users to switch between the 2 options when needed, raising the 3D performance for intensive high-demanding applications, and reducing the power consume when performing simple operations.

Another cool improvement is the addition of AMT 4.0, which allows for remote wireless management while the laptop is in sleep mode. It supports WS-MAN and DASH 1.0 management standards and permits communications from outside the firewalled intranet.



Summary of Intel Centrino 2 features:

-3 models operate at just 25Watts;
- high definition on the go;
-possibility to watch a Blu-ray movie on a single battery charge;
-extended security;
-extended manageability capabilities;
-longer battery life;
-support for the upcoming wireless-N high-speed standard;
-improved energy efficiency.

AOC was a pretty decent CRT monitor maker several years ago, but once the CRT technology became obsolete and everybody moved to LCDs, AOC didn’t manage to provide something truly competitive. As of recently, the company miraculously came to life and came up with the HD3 Display 2230Fm. This is a multi-functional high definition platform that is an HD monitor, HDTV, digital picture frame and Multi-media player all rolled into a light, sleek 22" frame.

"While consumers are using cell phones for MP3 players, internet browsers, TVs, navigation devices, and phones, AOC determined that consumers deserved a display that would act as more than just an HD monitor or TV, so we developed HD3," said Robert Velez, Marketing Manager of AOC. "We're very excited to be the first to bring HD3 technology to the market with the 2230Fm. AOC has taken over 40 years of display manufacturing experience to create this new way for consumers to enjoy a wide array of video options with a built in media player, and top-level performance regardless of whether it's being used as an HD TV, monitor or Digital picture frame," added Velez.

The 2230Fmmonitor features interesting specs, including a 20,000 to 1 contrast ratio, 2ms. ultra-fast response time, a 4-in-1 memory card reader and an USB 2.0 hub. The monitor can easily read jpg, bmp, png, gif, and tiff image files.

Here are the other highlights:

• 720p through 1080p HD Compatible
• Digital Input DVI-D & HDMI with HDCP
• Low profile integrated speakers
• Glare screen – provides higher color saturation
• Plug & Play DDC/2B, DDC/CI
• PC/Windows, Mac® Equipped With Analog VGA D-sub or DVI Port
• Easy-to-use navigation
• 360-degree glossy piano-black finish
• Designer back cover

The 2230Fm HD3 Display will be available starting August and will feature an MSRP of $399.99.

The truth Is out there, they say. Well out there might just be here on Earth, because some nutty professor known as Subrata Roy figured out how UOFs are able to fly in such bizarre ways. Apparently, ionized air is the culprit here.

Subrata is an engineering professor at the University of Florida claims that he knows how UFOs are working and he intends to build his own flying disk. He calls his flying wonder "wingless electromagnetic air vehicle" (WEAV) and he has already contacted NASA to fund his project.
Here’s how the man-made UFO is going to work, according to Scientific American. The surface of the saucer-shaped craft will be covered with electrodes that, when powered by a battery or other power source, will ionize the surrounding air to create plasma. When charged with an electric current, the polarized plasma will repel the non-polarized air, creating lift and thrust. Such an aircraft would have very stable flight characteristics, with the pilot controlling it by diverting the electrical charge to different parts of the surface. Roy will build a 6 inch wide vehicle at first, but he claims that it could be scaled up to useful dimensions.

It looks like the professor’s work was already posted online, but I can’t find it anywhere. The MiB have probably identified it and pulled it down.

OCZ is manly known for its high quality memory modules, but the company has some other lines of products, including mice and keyboards. The latest keyboard coming from OCZ is known as Elixir and it’s specifically designed for gamers.

The Elixirkeyboard comes with many user-friendly features combined with an ergonomic and sturdy design. OCZ thought of combining both performance and value in order to offer gamers a competitive solution.

Elixir is actually part of the broader Alchemy line, introduced earlier this year at Computex. The Elixir keyboard is the first product under this line, which will include mice and other gaming accessories. Elixir is a high-quality keyboard featuring additional buttons such as 10 tri-mode programmable macro keys, mode selection, a pop-up menu shortcut, and Windows Media Player optical controller. The sleek design of the Alchemy Elixir sports membrane tactical keys made from 100% rubber-coating for no-slip comfort and ergonomic design. The Elixir comes with a bonus USB port for added convenience. The keys are able to sustain about 5 million press cycles. The new keyboard is automatically detected by Windows XP and Vista and comes with special drivers that allow users to program the macro keys.

The Elixir keyboard is already available and costs just $29.99.

BMW is already notorious for the innovations it brings to the automotive cars. A while ago, we’ve seen the GINA concept car, but now I want to show you something that doesn’t have a strict relation to cars. I’d say it’s a rather unique form of art that could also take the form of a car or any other form for that matter. Check out the clip first.

Spiffy stuff, won’t you agree? The unique “kinetic sculpture” system could be seen among 125 exhibits packed into the newly-renovated BMW Welt in Munich last week. The system is in fact a mechatronic installation designed by ART+COM, a Berlin-based interactive media company which was commissioned by BMW. The project uses 714 metal balls that are individually suspended by barely visible strings, creating a seemingly weightless, amorphous mass that resembles a 3D mash. Each ball lowers and retracts independently, which allows them to approximate almost any form.

Since it was commissioned by BMW, the installation was also programmed to cycle through the shapes of all classic and contemporary BMW cars. In between car shapes, the “kinetic sculpture” system demos some abstractions, showing some artistic potential.