Google Helps Battle Deforestation Using the Cloud

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One of the most effective ways to battle global warming would be to curb deforestation around the world. Google (GOOG) is helping on the monitoring front by combining satellite imagery from Google Earth with heavy computational analysis in the cloud. Studying satellite imagery can identify where deforestation is occurring, but serious analysis requires a lot of computational power to compare images over time and locate illegal deforestation activity before it Source: SeekingAlpha RSS Feed

Atom D510 and D410 CPUs get early benchmarks

Given the number of systems that you find Intel’s Atom processors in these days, it’s hardly surprising that expectations for the next-gen range are so high.  German site CarTFT have apparently had early access to some Atom D510 and D410 chips (the nettop versions), and have run the inevitable comparison benchmarks [pdf link] with some of the current models in the mixture too.  We’re only partially surprised by the end-result: there’s a small improvement over the current-gen chips, Source: SlashGear RSS Feed

AT&T and LG Announce the LG eXpo GW620 with 1Ghz Processor

Featuring the first 1 GHz processor in the United States, AT&T and LG  announced the LG eXpo will be available online beginning December 7. The LG eXpo is the first device in North America to support an optional integrated pico projector. The LG Mobile Projector snaps onto the back of the device and allows users to share presentations, slideshows and even online videos straight from their mobile phone.

The LG eXpo is loaded with Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, it also eliminates the Source: SlashPhone RSS Feed

Lexar rolls out 4GB Crucial DDR3 module for RAM-hungry systems

Lexar Media has released a new Crucial-branded memory module which is set to enable RAM upgrades of up to 16GB for systems powered by Intel LGA 1156 Core i5/i7 or AMD AM3 processors. The 4GB DIMM works at 1333 MHz with CL9 latencies and operates at 1.5V, which is the standard for DDR3 memory.
"Computer technology is constantly evolving, so we're committed to developing and offering a wide variety of Crucial memory products for both PC and Mac system users. Our new Crucial 4GB DDR3,Source: TechConnect Magazine RSS Feed

LG eXpo with Detachable Pico Projector

The LG eXpo has been spotted although no official press release has been launched just yet. The eXpo is a Windows Mobile 6.5 device that has perhaps one of the most unique features of a phone… a detachable Pico Projector courtesy of Texas Instruments.

When attached, the Pico Projector allows items displayed on the screen to be thrown on to a nearby wall. Having the Pico Projector detachable is a good move in my opinion as it will allow the phone to stay a decent size when theSource: Gadget Venue RSS Feed

Apple’s New Map Team Job: What It Really Means

Apple has posted details on a new full-time position at its Cupertino headquarters for an iPhone Software Engineer who will join its newly created Maps team. On the job description web page, Apple says it wants to “…take Maps to the next level,” and “…rethink how users use Maps and change the way people find things.”

The current Mapping technology in the iPhone relies heavily on Google Maps, but some tech-pundits think that’s a relationship Apple is keen to Source: The Apple Blog RSS Feed