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    Scientists invent cheap, smartphone powered cancer detector

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    Scientists invent cheap, smartphone powered cancer detector

    Getting cancer is no laughing matter. Detecting cancer cells and antigens is a time consuming process, and usually requires days to complete. Well, those days may soon be over, as researchers at MIT and Harvard have just created a mini NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) device that is operated by a smartphone (the results show up in the display) that is able to detect cancer cells in under one hour and will cost only $200 to produce. The device is also startlingly accurate, and according to recent tests is 96% accurate. Dr. Ralph Weissleder of Harvard Medical School, one of the creators of the device explains how it works: “Maybe I should tell you a little bit about the micro-NMR machine first.  Very similar as a clinical MRI machine, it uses the same physics principles, but it interrogates very tiny objects i.e., specific cells.  It does that by looking at magnetic nanoparticles that are targeted to specific proteins on cancer cells of interest in measuring magnetic properties in those samples.  So, by using differently tagged antibodies we can specifically detect protein signatures on these cells.” Once the device is ready for prime time, it’ll prove to be a valuable tool in fighting cancer, especially in poor, impoverished countries and developing nations.

     

    Source: iMedicalApps

    Digital Heritage Powered by EMC

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    Digital Heritage Powered by EMC

    Today, the EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) announced the launch of a nationwide digitization project to convert and integrate CCP’s entire audio-visual of Philippine arts and culture into digital and emergent forms, for the preservation of the nation’s treasures for the use of future generations come.

    The digitization project will involve storing, protecting, managing and making accessible on EMC information infrastructure systems CCP Library’s vast collection of national, cultural and historical materials which currently consists of approximately 40,000 hours of audio, 30,000 hours of tapes from its film archive, 6,500 photos, 28,000 photographic slides and at least 56,000 manuscripts of literary works. Part of its program is to also digitally capture 1,500 art and 1,500 historical pieces of future content migration.

    “Poetry, film, music, visual art and expressions of humanity are all part of a country’s national, cultural and historical heritage and yet, many of these critical documents and cultural artifacts are at risk of disappearing without the right information infrastructure systems,” shares David Webster, President of EMC in South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. “EMC recognizes and supports the protection of such important heritage of the Philippines for the enjoyment and appreciation of future generations of Filipinos.”

    Here we have Philippine pianist and CCP President, Raul Sunico entertaining the media crowd and thus showing us and the world how important it is to immortalize and share our God-given talents.

     

    What’s going on in Facebook these days?

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    What’s going on in Facebook these days?

    Facebook recently rolled out a new way to view photos, but what’s been going on behind-the-scenes? We check out the latest news from Facebook’s blog post and put together a timeline of the changes they plan on implementing.

    January 15, 2011 – In a post by Jeff Bowen, Platform Developer Relations at Facebook, they announced that they’re making a user addresses and mobile phone numbers accessible to third-party applications. They realize that this is sensitive information and have updated the user permissions to applications which must be granted by the user through a permissions dialog.

    January 18, 2011 – In a post by Douglas Purdy, Facebook admits to receiving feedback about giving third-party applications access to contact information. They reiterate that only the user’s address and mobile phone will be accessible, and not their friends’ and that the user will have to make a choice to share the data before any app or site can access it. Users can always see and control how their information is used in Facebook’s Application Dashboard.  Because of the feedback they received, Facebook will be temporarily disabling the feature until they roll out clearer parameters that users will understand.

    January 31, 2011 – Facebook has announced that they are planning to host 12 Startup Days in 2011 to provide early-stage companies with engineering and design support on the Facebook Platform. This consists of monthly events for entrepreneurs to work with them in building new apps and websites that incorporate the latest social technologies.

    February 25, 2011 – Due to some developer feedback, Facebook has adjusted their find/accept requests for developers within an app. They used to be found at the bottom of the Requests page

    but have now been moved in the Developer app and Notifications.

    March 1, 2011 – Facebook requires social game developers on the platform to process all payments through Facebook Credits effective July 1.

    March 1, 2011 – Facebook updates their Comments Box plugin with new moderation tools and features that improve distribution and quality of comments. Comments are now ordered to show the most relevant comments from friends, friends of friends, most liked, etc. Comments marked as spam will be hidden from view. Admins can now choose to make the default for new comments either “visible to everyone” or “has limited visibility.” Admins can also moderate comments directly or on the Moderation Dashboard.

    Obviously, Facebook is hard at work with being up-to-date with users’ needs and concerns and with some recent reports of big companies investing in the social network, expect many more innovations to come in the following months.

     

    Source: Facebook Developers Blog

    FAA OK’s use of iPads as replacements for pilot charts, unclear on Angry Birds use

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    FAA OK’s use of iPads as replacements for pilot charts, unclear on Angry Birds use

    We knew that iPads were being shoehorned into different roles like interactive menus and the like, but who knew that it would eventually be used by pilots as a replacement for paper charts? The FAA has just greenlit the use of iPads as alternatives to paper charts by charter company Executive Jet Management. The move comes after three months of rigorous testing and evaluation of the device and Mobile TC, the app the tablets will be running while in the air. The app is made by aviation chartmaker Jeppesen.

    So what if the app crashes? Well, according to Jeff Buhl, Jeppesen’s product manager for the Mobile TC app, the chances of that happening is unlikely, and adds that the Apple iOS operating system and the app proved “extremely stable” during testing. In the unlikely event that the app crashes, it takes mere seconds to get it up and running again.

    While the current decision only applies to Executive Jet Management, the implications are clear. Pilots no longer have to lug around 25 pounds worth of charts with them on the aircraft and accessing the information they need will be quick and easy. Hopefully none of them decide to squeeze in a game or two of Angry Birds while up there.

    Source: Wired

     

    Kaspersky Lab aims for 20% of enterprise security market in PH

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    Kaspersky Lab aims for 20% of enterprise security market in PH

    In a recent press conference, leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions Kaspersky Lab said they intend to grow their market share in the Philippines by 20% in the next two years. Despite the presence of several other security providers, Kaspersky Lab executives said they will have a more strategic approach in the business sector in the Philippines.

    Jimmy Fong, Kaspersky Lab Southeast Asia channel sales director said they have been receiving numerous queries for their services in the Philippines in the past months, owing it to the strong brand of their consumer-level Kaspersky Lab security products. He said they have gradually built their reputation in the Philippines to gain market acceptance in the business sector.

    “The way we do things is different. Yes, there are the other software security companies already having a marketshare in the Philippines but there is a lot more room to grow and we believe there are a lot more opportunities now especially with all types of companies now becoming more proactive in securing their business from high-tech attacks,” Fong said.

    Fong said many cybercriminals are veering away from attacking individual PCs due to the lower profit margins they get from single users. Instead, they are putting more effort in infiltrating enterprises as this sector offers more financial gains. Apart from stealing personal data, cybercriminals also conduct corporate espionage and steal business data.

    “Most companies are not aware of these types of weapons used by organized cybercriminals simply because they’re very new. Nevertheless, business owners will always want to be secured and many of them are approaching us specifically for this end,” Fong said.

    Kaspersky Lab recently released an updated version of its Kaspersky Lab Open Space Security (KOSS), a full security suite that covers multiple IT platforms. It provides protection against all types of Internet threats and can be installed in Microsoft Windows and Linux-based servers, as well as Macs.

    It provides antivirus and mail-gateway protection for Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, and Lotus Domino.

    A unique feature of KOSS is its support for the most popular smartphone operating systems, such as Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and Symbian 60. This can effectively stop cybercrime from the smartphone endpoint especially when businesses, through their employees, use mobile devices to input sensitive data.

    Addicted to tech news and social media? Gadgets Magazine is looking for an Online/Digital Officer.

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    Addicted to tech news and social media? Gadgets Magazine is looking for an Online/Digital Officer.

    Gadgets Magazine features more than just electronic equipment and high-tech trends. We are redefining the term “tech lifestyle” with a fresh new look and exciting new concepts. We are  powered by a fresh and novel illustrious lifestyle concept. The integration of urbane chic and couture rendition of visuals and artworks will change the landscape and look of this pioneering tech lifestyle magazine.

    Gadgets Magazine is the undisputed FIRST in the tech-lifestyle realm. We ARE the standard in this field. But we’re not about to sit on our laurels. We are setting the bar higher. We bring you the most credible information about the latest gadgets to hit the market, the latest news and the hottest bargains. Now we endeavor to be the lifestyle authority too.

    Join our select audience of savvy, educated, well-traveled men and women who demand only the best of the best.

    Online/Digital Officer

    Responsibilities:

    • Monitor tech/news blogs and post stories on the website daily.
    • Manage ads using Google DFP.
    • Report website traffic using Google Analytics.
    • Handle contributors, proofread submissions.
    • Manage communities and discussion in Social Networks.
    • Cover tech events local and abroad.

    Requirements:

    • Must be good in written English.
    • Passionate with Technology and Gadgets.
    • Must have sufficient knowledge in WordPress.
    • Fresh grads are welcome to apply.
    • Must know a bit of Photoshop, video editing, and basic HTML
    • Knowledge in CSS/PHP is definitely a plus.
    • Ideally someone who is active in Facebook/Twitter.

     

    Send in your applications at [email protected] or tweet me @francistan.

    Safe-T-Kids Flash Cards: low-tech but potentially life-saving road safety teaching tool

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    Safe-T-Kids Flash Cards: low-tech but potentially life-saving road safety teaching tool

    Philippine statistics show that road traffic injuries are the second most common type of accidents for school children ages 5-12.  Every year, an average of 35,000 Filipino children are victims of road accidents; this translates to 263 children hurt on the road everyday.

    Addressing the need to increase young students’ knowledge and awareness of road safety, traffic signs, road rules and regulations, the Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership (PGRSP) has launched a pilot program to teach Grade 5 students basic road safety concepts through flash cards.

    The Safe-T-Kids flash cards is a set of instructional materials which can be used as teaching aids.  Colorful and attractive, the flash cards are designed to sustain interest and interaction between teachers and students.

    A low-tech solution?  Maybe.  But potentially life-saving all the same.

    “Ang Segurista, Petron Gasulista!” Petron Gasul guarantees quality and safety

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    “Ang Segurista, Petron Gasulista!” Petron Gasul guarantees quality and safety

    Petron Gasul with snap-on seal with cylinderMany of us take our kitchen LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supply for granted; but home safety considerations should make us pay more attention to the quality of our cooking LPG. This is the essence of the new slogan Ang Segurista, Petron Gasulista, which highlights the essential safety, quality and authenticity features of the trusted Petron Gasul brand.

    Sub-standard or illegally refilled LPG cylinders may be marginally cheaper but sacrifice safety standards, which could lead to accidents and the loss of lives and property. Unscrupulous suppliers may also skimp on the LPG cylinder’s fuel content, loading less than the claimed weight. And, most importantly, there is the issue of LPG quality, which can be detected through the quality of the flame produced.

    Petron Gasul cylinders are manufactured to meet stringent safety standards including wall thickness, weld integrity and valve fitting. This ensures that the highly-combustible gas is safely contained in the LPG tank and poses no danger to your family.

    LPG is sold by weight, with prices fluctuating on a per kilogram basis depending on world market prices. As ordinary consumers, a reliable brand like Petron Gasul gives us the assurance that we are indeed getting the correct amount of LPG that we pay for.

    Poor-quality LPG produces a smoky yellowish flame that coats our pots and pans with black soot. Because of the lower burning temperature of the flame, this means higher consumption of LPG. Petron Gasul produces a clean-burning true-blue flame that is more economical while keeping your kitchen smoke-free and your pots and pans clean.

    Protect your home and family. Ensure that the LPG you use in your home is safe, authentic, filled to the correct weight, and produces a true-blue flame. For your peace of mind, choose the laser-sealed Petron Gasul, the reliable partner of millions of Filipino households.

    Organic transistors make following money as easy as searching the internet

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    Organic transistors make following money as easy as searching the internet

    At least, that’s what’s bound to happen once the researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Solid State Research’s organic electronics research group get their way. German and Japanese researchers have developed organic, thin film transistors that’s only 250nm (that’s nanometers) thin made with minute amounts of aluminum and gold using a special dry process. “Up to this day, no country has a bank note that contains active electronic features,” said Hagen Klauk, head of the Max Planck Institute of Solid State Research’s organic electronics research group. “We’ve taken the very first baby step, and that is to demonstrate that it is possible in principle to put organic transistors on the surface of a bank note.” If implemented, the transistors can increase the security that’s already embedded into banknotes, and will allow people to literally to follow the money.

     

    Source: Discovery News

    Check out what the HP Touchsmart can do.

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    Check out what the HP Touchsmart can do.

    As HP launched and showcased some of its products to be released within the year at last week’s HP “Everybody On” Campaign in Shanghai, China, Gadgets Magazine happily awaits their arrival in the Philippines and delights in checking out what HP has in store for its consumers.

     

    Small business owner? There’s an affordable BlackBerry Service for you!

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    Small business owner? There’s an affordable BlackBerry Service for you!

    Alt-N Technologies announced today the availability of MDaemon Messaging Server, BlackBerry Edition, an affordable Windows-based email and messaging server, targeted specifically to small to mid-sized enterprises.

    The new server software is a new edition of the popular low-cost Windows-based MDaemon email and messaging server. It features wireless synchronization, security, IT policy management and has control features for BlackBerry Smartphones. It enables small-to-mid-sized businesses to provide their employees with secure access to email, calendar and contacts from almost anywhere via the desktop, the web and BlackBerry smartphones.

    MDaemon Messaging Server, BlackBerry Edition can be installed in as little as 30 minutes by running a single installation wizard to set up both the server and BlackBerry smartphones. The solution includes a management console for directly or remotely securing, managing and controlling both email and BlackBerry smartphone functionality. Pricing starts at US$380 for a six user license.

     

    The Blackberry Messenger is a flirt

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    The Blackberry Messenger is a flirt

    “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

    Blackberry phones are known and have been promoted to be devices that are a vital part in a business user’s work life. Whether it’s composing emails, checking appointments and confirming when the next meetings are, RIM has been stressing these are gadgets for the corporate class. But is a Blackberry really all about business?

    I guess not. With the release of this commercial, RIM is trying to unloose the strands to show us the casual side of a BlackBerry. And it’s all about the oh-so-awesome Blackberry Messenger.

    For those who don’t know what BBM is, it’s an IM tool exclusively available on BlackBerry smartphones. It basically allows people to chat and share files with each other. The cool thing I like about BBM is that users are instantly notified of the status of the message — whether sent, failed or if opened/read on delivery.

    RIM is detailing how the 35 million worldwide users can use the app to flirt. Presenting us how fun and unique it is to meet and get acquainted with people through the world of BBM.

    I can see it now. I go into a club, hit the dance floor, sway my phone in the air while I bop to the music. A hot girl recognizes I’m holding a Blackberry, approaches me and initiates a conversation that goes like this:

    Hot Girl:“Oh hey! I couldn’t help but notice you have a BlackBerry too!”

    You:“Yayer! I am a BBM freak. I can’t live without my BlackBerry.”

    Hot Girl:“Really? Me too! I’m on BBM 24/7. What’s your PIN?”

    And then it’d be on.

    Who needs a wingman when you’ve got Blackberry Messenger?

    The rise of Android visualized

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    The rise of Android visualized

    Industry insiders know that Android has been growing at a fantastic rate, but if you really want a sense of exactly how fast, the folks over at Android Developers has created a video visualizing activations of Android from its initial launch to today. It’s fascinating to see the spike of Android users corresponding to major product launches (which inlcudes the Motorola Droid and the the Samsung Galaxy S). The video is embedded below for you to enjoy.

     

    Do crazy things, win a Galaxy Tab

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    Do crazy things, win a Galaxy Tab

    You want a Galaxy Tab? Well listen up. Samsung wants to know how far you’ll go to grab yourself a Galaxy Tab of your very own. Mechanics are simple: create a 30 to 90 second video detailing how far you’ll go to own a Galaxy Tab of your very own. The most impressive and original entry will be the lucky owner of a brand spanking new Galaxy Tab. Want in on the action? Well, all you need to do is to go to the contest link www.facebook.com/samsunggalaxytabcraziestthings, like the page and away you go.

     

     

    BrainDriver: A mind-controlled car

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    BrainDriver: A mind-controlled car

    “Look Ma, no hands!”

    I yelled that at my mother countless times when I learned to ride a bike. At first she freaked out when I let go of the handles and then eventually her anxiety turned into annoyance. Now I wonder how she’d feel if I did that with the new AutoNOMOS project, BrainDriver.

    The car is attached with drive-by-wires and controlled by an EEG sensor. This “cap” of 16 sensors measure the electromagnetic signals produced by the brain.

    Basically, you wear the sensor cap and you calibrate your brain with the computer, which learns to associate two different brain patterns with left or right directions. You test the computer by moving a cube on the screen in either direction by just your thoughts.

    The same goes with operating the car, you wear the sensor cap and get into a specially-designed car equipped with video cameras, radars and laser sensors so the car can get a full three-dimensional view of its surroundings. In a semi-autonomous drive, the car automatically drives itself to the corner and then at the intersection the “driver” orders the car which direction to turn.

    While AutoNOMOS claims that BrainDriver is still a demonstration and is not roadworthy yet, they also say that human-machine interfaces like this could play a big role in the future of autonomous driving.

    Don’t worry Ma, it probably won’t be for a long time.

     

    Source: AutoNOMOS Labs

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