Tech News for December - Week One
Solar Cells reach 40% efficiency levels
It appears that researchers at Boeing-Spectrolab have created a working multi-junction solar cell that has achieved a 40.7% efficiency level. That's good news, as most cells currently available for consumers are luck to reach even an 18% efficiency rating. Let hear it for the good guys ... anyone who is even thinking about buying and burying this needs to be shot.
FCC reveal the OQO Model 02
At least engadget and a whole bunch of the ultraportable sites have been buzzing about a crappy drawing of what appears to be the bottom of the new unit. To be honest, it's not much to be excited about yet, but I'm certainly going to keep my eyes open for photos, when they appear.
In general it has been very quiet for the past 2 weeks. I've not really found too much to be overly excited about. Hmm ... Let me see:
Sony release a patch for their PS3 which doesn't address 1080i compatibility issues.
The Wiiremotes appear to have a life of their own ... flying off their straps and threatening injury to the user. Several instances have been reported where the remotes string breaks when it is put through rigorous activity.
Panasonic has revealed its first AVCHD cameras in Japan, and it has also announced launch dates for a US release.
NASA plan to establish a long term base on the moon from 2024.
Toshiba announce that their 100GB, 1.8-inch hard disk drive is ready for mass production in January 2007. 100GB iPods anyone? Give me one with a bigger display though...
Microsoft Release Windows Vista Business...
It appears that researchers at Boeing-Spectrolab have created a working multi-junction solar cell that has achieved a 40.7% efficiency level. That's good news, as most cells currently available for consumers are luck to reach even an 18% efficiency rating. Let hear it for the good guys ... anyone who is even thinking about buying and burying this needs to be shot.
FCC reveal the OQO Model 02
At least engadget and a whole bunch of the ultraportable sites have been buzzing about a crappy drawing of what appears to be the bottom of the new unit. To be honest, it's not much to be excited about yet, but I'm certainly going to keep my eyes open for photos, when they appear.
In general it has been very quiet for the past 2 weeks. I've not really found too much to be overly excited about. Hmm ... Let me see:
Sony release a patch for their PS3 which doesn't address 1080i compatibility issues.
The Wiiremotes appear to have a life of their own ... flying off their straps and threatening injury to the user. Several instances have been reported where the remotes string breaks when it is put through rigorous activity.
Panasonic has revealed its first AVCHD cameras in Japan, and it has also announced launch dates for a US release.
NASA plan to establish a long term base on the moon from 2024.
Toshiba announce that their 100GB, 1.8-inch hard disk drive is ready for mass production in January 2007. 100GB iPods anyone? Give me one with a bigger display though...
Microsoft Release Windows Vista Business...
posted by Mario Georgiou @ 7:07 PM
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