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Known to all, netbooks or “mini-notebooks” carried in her womb the Intel Atom, a low-power chip but also poor performance, but it serves to fulfill the tasks for which the device is pointed. A platform is very similar to Intel recently launched for the area of ??the tablets, with the first Atom manufactured for use therein.

This is the Z670 model, codenamed Oak Trail, running at 1.5GHz and also has integrated graphics GMA 600, promising support for playback of high definition video (1080p) and also able to include an HDMI output.

The new Atom family member claims to be made specifically for tablets due to size reduction of nearly 60% over other old chips used to netbooks, even to dispense with the need for a fan to dissipate heat generated ideal for thin form of tablets.

According to Intel, we expect about 35 models of new devices using the Z670 in the remainder of 2011, with brands such as Lenovo and Fujitsu as part of those interested in this technology, which gives flexibility to walk various operating systems like Android, Windows and even Intel Meego, so pay attention especially to hybrid models of equipment in that sense.

Three years ago technology job covering (then, “What am I doing here?” Say. In good vibes that are Belelú, obviously) and beyond that it is hard to propose national media topic or topics that have not been treated (as any area of ??journalism), there is an edge that is much more complex treatment of new technologies and women.

I do not know what happens, but the world continues to believe that anything related to women have to be pink, can not be so complicated and it should be “nice”, what I mean? If not “feminine” is not for our audience … That dear readers, just in that part we are wrong, because we also want to inform us, we enjoyed the same gadget and keep up with today with the area we like. What if we are different consumers of this type of content, not prefer to see more breasts in video games? Not as compadres, are not prejudiced.

Now, what about Chile? The scenario is as macho as in any other area. It’s a matter of reviewing the blogs out there for us, as Kissmybit.com and geekandchic.cl . They – at least the first because I know, are cute, clever, but I’m still waiting for sites more frequently updated information, content really see it first there and not in other sites. But it is impossible, if these spaces are secondary in the life of the bloggers. And yes, I know it’s fun to see a see a gun that includes a makeup kit, but that’s really the technological standard for women? That’s the point I want to discuss. Read the rest of this entry »

Z700EXR camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels, a 5x zoom acceptable medium and a 3.5-inch touch screen. It features dual image stabilization, facial recognition technology as well as support high definition video. Is for sale for $ 270.

What is pervasive computing? It all started in 1991 when Mark Weiser envisioned the next generation computer that weaves themselves into their environment. The next generation computers make themselves invisible and intuitive to use. Computers disappear into the background. If you’re a Star Trek fan, think of the computers in this science fiction series, and you’ll get the idea.

The term coined by Weiser, ubiquitous computing, is now synonymous to pervasive computing. Computers as they exist today do not integrate themselves into our environment. You’re aware of the fact that you’re using a computer. The PC sits on top of your desk. You carry a laptop or pocket PC around. You need to acquire certain skills in order to use them, e.g. if you want to use a spreadsheet, you have to learn to use it.

Weiser envisioned an environment where computers are integrated into the environment in such a way that users are not even aware of the computers, or that they’re using one. The computers disappear and become unobtrusive.

To illustrate the point, Weiser and his colleagues invented 3 types of devices: a tab, a pad and a board. The devices have no individualized association in they way that you associate a PC or laptop to a particular user, e.g. you can grab a tab and use it without having to figure out how you’re going to configure or personalize it to your needs. A tab is a handheld device and can be easily carried around. You can use it to access your email, chat, or to pop up a reminder for you to ask a colleague to confirm next week’s seminar if you run into him in the hallway. You’d have dozens of this in your environment.

A pad is kind of a digital version of a paper. You can spread it on your desk in the same way you spread papers on your desk.

The digital board replaces today’s whiteboard. When a group of people gather in a room, the system detects that they belong to a project group and automatically downloads the previous discussion points on the board. You can write on the board using a digital pen while sitting a few meters away from it – just point and write.

Pervasive computing integrates computers and a smart environment, and blends them into the background. This technology is changing the way we work, live, and interact with each other.

Let’s look at a few more examples of applications of this technology.

Cowboys on horsebacks herding cattle might one day become a feature of a bygone era as the introduction of virtual fences allows farmers to herd their cattle from the comfort of their homes. The virtual fence is downloaded to the cows by transmitting GPS coordinates to head-collars worn by the cows. The dynamic virtual fences are moved along desired trajectories. The collars are equipped with a Wi-Fi networking card, a Zaurus PDA, an eTrex GPS unit and a loudspeaker that transmits occurring sounds (for example, roaring tigers, barking dogs) when a cow strays from the intended path. This multi-disciplinary project, the brain child of a biologist, is made possible in collaboration with computer scientists.

Sensor technology can potentially play an important role in search and rescue operations by first responders, i.e. emergency personnel, such as firemen, paramedic, and police, who arrive at the scene immediately after an event (e.g. a fire, an earthquake, a building collapse) occurs.

Firemen wear tags to allow easy tracking of their movement in order to coordinate search and rescue operations more effectively. The firemen can be informed if a particular section of a building is found to be unstable and is about to collapse, and is directed to evacuate it immediately. A wireless vital sign monitor is attached to victims found trapped so that their condition can be monitored in order to ensure that they receive the appropriate medical attention as soon as they are rescued.

This non-invasive sensor monitors vital signs such as heart rate, oxygen saturation and serum chemistry measurements. The vital sign monitor helps the paramedic team determine which victims are in more critical conditions so that they can prioritize medical attention to more severely injured victims. The application and architecture required to support this emergency response application is being developed under the CodeBlue project at Harvard University, USA.

Wireless technology is also used in healthcare. The Arrhythmia Monitoring System (AMS) is a medical telemetry (telemedicine) system that makes use of wireless technology to monitor patients suffering from arrhythmia. Among the complications that arise from arrhythmia are the loss of regular heartbeat and subsequent loss of function, and rapid heartbeats.

AMS provides a means for healthcare professionals to continuously monitor a patient’s electrical cardiac rhythms remotely even though the patient is not at the hospital. This technology allows patients to be in the comfort of their homes without jeopardizing their health. It is also useful for monitoring the heart functions of astronauts who are more susceptible to cardiac dysrhythmias when in space.