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Bangalore International Marathon 2006

Bangalore went rocking with approx. 12000 guys participating in the International Marathon on Sunday Morning - 17th Sept 06.
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Google developing eavesdropping software

The first thing that came out of our mouths when we heard that Google is working on a system that listens to what's on your TV playing in the background, and then serves you relevant adverts, was "that's cool, but dangerous" - The Register.

Audio 'fingerprint' for content-relevant ads
The idea is to use the existing PC microphone to listen to whatever is heard in the background, be it music, your phone going off or the TV turned down. The PC then identifies it, using fingerprinting, and then shows you relevant content, whether that's advertisements or search results, or a chat room on the subject.

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SuperPen Translator

The WizCom SuperPen is a hand-held scanner and translator. This pen provides the functionality of our Quicktionary together with the scanning applications.

Scan and Translate: The SuperPen comes with over 30 downloadable language dictionaries - absolutely free! These enable users to scan full lines of text, receive instantaneous word-by-word translation/s and hear scanned English words pronounced aloud. By changing dictionaries as needed, users around the world easily become fluent. Integrated Text-to-Speech technology enables users to pronounce new English words with confidence. These and other SuperPen features have made this product the reading tool of choice for students and travelers alike.

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Sub-$100 laptop design unveiled

Nicholas Negroponte, chairman and founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Labs, has been outlining designs for a sub-$100 PC. The laptop will be tough and foldable in different ways, with a hand crank for when there is no power supply.

Professor Negroponte came up with the idea for a cheap computer for all after visiting a Cambodian village.

BBC NEWS | Technology | Sub-$100 laptop design unveiled

Yahoo! and MSN Msgr are together now

Yahoo! & Microsoft have joined forces

It's a great day for the world of instant messaging. Working hand-in-hand with our friends at Windows Live™ (MSN), we've connected our IM communities, making it even easier for you to stay in touch.


Download the new messenger here

Dell recalls over 4 million notebook batteries

Guys, check this ..

Many firms recalling defected batteries including Dell and Apple.
Well, my laptop battery might require a change too .. :)

RED HERRING | Dude, You're Getting a Recall: "Dell recalls over 4 million notebook batteries"

To replace your Dell Batteries .. check here ..
https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com