Vibrating mouse
This optical vibrating mouse comes with a motor that can be turned on and off using a switch below the scroll wheel.
Huge Samsung notebook with detachable display
Samsung last week launched the first notebook to feature a 19-inch display at a trade show in Berlin. Besides having the high-end specifications worthy of a true desktop replacement, it will possibly feature the industry`s first detachable 19-inch LCD display which is capable of 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution. The LCD panel will also have a DVI port which will allow it to function as a desktop monitor.
Microsoft and AP: New informational channel
Microsoft and Associated Press have signed an agreement of creation of a new information channel which is going to be transmitted by the internet, USA Today reported.
Use SMS to warn people they are in danger
The Dutch government is testing a mobile phone danger alert system that sends text messages to people who could be affected by natural disasters or terrorist attacks.
Microwave your bra to stay warm this winter
TOKYO - For the woman who wants to stay both warm and environmentally conscious this winter -- and isn`t bothered by extra bulk under her shirt -- a lingerie maker unveiled a thick bra that can be heated in a microwave.
New aircraft to make longest flight
Today a new world record will be set. It is expected that passenger plane will make the longest in history flight.
Blind`s Talking books` 70th anniversary
The service that has issued more than 75 million audio books to visually impaired people in the UK is celebrating its 70th birthday.
Socks made from corn?
TOKYO - Biodegradable socks, made from corn-derived fiber and manufactured by U.S. hosiery makers, are coming to Japan, industry officials said on Tuesday.
Russian-Ukrainian rocket blasts off from floating launch pad
LOS ANGELES, November 9 -- The international corporation Sea Launch has successfully put in space the European communication satellite Inmarsat-4.
Europe`s Venus mission blasts off
The first space mission in more than a decade to Earth`s closest neighbour, Venus, has lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
8GB USB Flash memory
Transcend’s new 8GB JetFlash is the very latest of the bulk in high-speed USB memory. Not only does it have a massive amount of storage space, its pretty darn quick with read speeds of up to 21MB/second and write speeds of 11MB/ second were achieved by adopting dual channel technology.
Vladimir Putin not to limit freedom in Internet
Russian president, V. Putin said nothing is being undertaken in Russia to limit freedom of world-wide computer network Internet.
Russia set to launch six spacecraft in 2006
BEIJING, November 8 - Russia is planning to launch four Progress cargo ships and two manned Soyuz craft in 2006, a senior Russian Space Agency said Monday. "We have no doubt that we will launch four Progress and two Soyuz spacecraft in 2006," Agency head Anatoly Perminov told a new conference on the International Space Station (ISS).
ISS astronauts start spacewalk
MISSION CONTROL, November 7 - NASA astronaut William McArthur and Russian cosmonaut Valery Tokarev have started their spacewalk out of the International Space Station after an hour-long delay, a source at Mission Control in Korolyov near Moscow said Monday.
Legs of Russian cosmonaut froze in American space-suit
During going out to open space on Monday Russian cosmonaut Valery Tokarev had to regulate thermal climate in space-suit.
Digital pen to press mouse
Sales volume for graphic tablets of medium and high price in Russia is going to increase in 2006 by 1,5,
GTA: San Andreas toasts success
The best-selling Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has swept the board at a major games awards ceremony in London.
Microsoft scans British Library
About 100,000 books in the British Library are going to be scanned and put online by software giant Microsoft.
Titan: Greenhouse and Anti-greenhouse
Earth, Mars and Venus all have greenhouse effects. So does Saturn`s giant moon Titan. But unlike any other world in our solar system, Titan also has an anti-greenhouse effect.
Coke to phase out Vanilla Coke in US
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co., the world`s largest soft drink maker, said on Friday it would phase out its Vanilla Coke, Vanilla Diet Coke and Diet Coke With Lemon beverages in the United States by end of this year.
Dopod 838 and 577W
Taiwan company Dopod has announced new models: communicator Dopod 838 and smart phone Dopod 577W.
Tamagotchi revives - Ninetendogs to be taught simple tricks through microphone
What is it with Japan and man`s best friend? Not content with a flea-infested mongrel to dole out love to, our Asian cousins have spent years perfecting the electronic equivalent.
New Citroen shows women`s legs
Next year motor-car plant Citroen plans to produce the new model C3 Pluriel. According to preliminary information the new car will look pretty and interesting.
Russians to become cartoon Nation
In a huge undertaking, a top animation studio is adapting the folk tales of Russia`s numerous ethnic groups.
Russia confirms Venus Express launch date
MOSCOW, November 3 - The Russian Space Agency has confirmed November 9 as the new launch date for the Venus Express, a European spacecraft on a mission to Venus.