Over the Christmas period and last few months of 2008, whilst many other companies were floundering and failing, Amazon.com has profited and sales grown.
Monthly Archives: January 2009
LEDs to save the World’s Energy Problems
January 30, 2009 – 6:36 pm
This new type of LED – Gallium Nitride (GaN) LEDs – are set to reduce household energy bills by up to 75% in just five years. In the past they were too expensive to use despite only using a fraction of the electricity a conventional bulb uses, but now the price is much lower.
$10 a Laptop; Indian Boffins Create Just That
January 30, 2009 – 6:31 pm
This ridiculous venture has been put together by Indian Boffins who plan to showcase their product in the next few weeks.
Offline Gmail Access is the Latest Google Announcement
January 29, 2009 – 6:06 pm
A past uncleared hurdle for Gmail has now been cleared as the free email services tries to catch up with Microsoft Outlook in offering offline archives of emails.
GPU shipments take a hit at the end of 2008
January 29, 2009 – 6:00 pm
The closing months of 2008 saw a sharp drop in the number of GPU shipments; perhaps the credit crunch hitting hard here too.
Online Movies To Come From Hollywood Alliance
January 29, 2009 – 5:57 pm
This new alliance, created by Viacom, is aiming to launch a website to offer users the chance to view exclusive films or television shows on demand by the end of this year.
Patch 1 for Crysis Warhead Details Released
January 28, 2009 – 6:20 pm
The new Crysis patch is set to feature 64-bit mode and lots of tweaks all set to make this patch dramatically increase gameplay.
MSI’s GT627 Gaming Notebook Introduced
January 28, 2009 – 6:14 pm
MSI have launced their new gaming netbook complete with nVidia 9800 GS graphics. This 15.4″ notebook has a brushed aluminium finish with a widescreen display of 1680×1050.
UK not Forcing ISP into Pirate File-sharing Clampdown
January 28, 2009 – 6:08 pm
According to the UK’s Intellectual Property minister, David Lammy, the government will not be forcing internet service providers into pursuing file sharers.
Obama Lets States Determine Own Fuel Economy Standards
January 27, 2009 – 4:50 pm
In a new move, Obama has allowing states to control their own fuel economy standards in an attempt to raise standards with higher state restrictions.