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Michael Jackson Ghost Spotted on CNN?

Last night during the news networks coverage of the death of Michael Jackson, a ghoulish image appeared over the shoulder of Anderson Cooper. See the video after the jump.
At first we were completely freaked out, but the image later appeared again, leading us to believe that the producer of the show was asleep at the wheel and was allowing ghoulish images of MJ to appear on the flat panels behind Cooper. We captured some video, so give it a watch and decide for yourself.

Wi-Fi Direct Technology allows direct connection of Wi-Fi enabled devices

Want to share data with your Wi-Fi equipped laptop but have no Wireless connection to share data? Well worry not as come 2010 and you’ll be able to transfer data directly from one Wi-Fi equipped PC to another PC, all without involving a Wi-Fi network.

In a way the new technology would be pretty much similar to Bluetooth technology, but of course the Wi-Fi Direct Technology will provide faster data transfer rate and will cover large area.

Thanks to this new upcoming you’ll be able to transfer high bandwidth files such as videos pretty easily, and quickly.

And yes all kind of consumer electronic gizmos such as laptops, desktops, cameras, music players, etc. will feature new Wi-Fi Direct chips.

Another interesting thing about this technology is that only one of the gadgets need have the new Wi-Fi Direct technology to make a two-way connection work.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct devices will support typical Wi-Fi ranges and the same data rates as can be achieved with an infrastructure connection, so devices can connect from across a home or office and conduct bandwidth-hungry tasks with ease.

Intel Confirms and Reacts Fast on SSD Data Corruption Issue

As an effort to make SSD (Solid State Device) more affordable and popular in PC market, Intel Inc is collaborating with Micron to come out with a next generation 34-nm process technology SSDs with lower cost. However, the shipment may need to be delayed or halted after the giant chipmaker confirmed the data corruption issue happened on all its new series SSDs.

Sony PS3 Cost Reduction to Stay Competatively in Gaming Market

Gaming segment is always a hot market full with stiff competition in both pricing and performance. While trying to compete against other rivals’ solutions, Sony has been working continuously to further reduce its BOM (Bill of Material) cost while still able maintain its original quality. Just recently, the Japanese console maker has disclosed that they managed to further reduce PlayStation 3 console costs by a significant 70 percent, as compared to when it was first launched back to 2006.

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Eco-Friendly Timer To Light Creates Ambient Atmosphere

Using a simple mechanical concept, Timer To Light is a pretty creative LED light which is not only eco-friendly but creates an ambient and relaxing healing atmosphere. Designed by Jasper Hou, this interesting LED Light works much like the wind-up toys powered by a spring that is tightened by turning it. When users release the spring, it will get back to the original position and make the toy go as well. Of course the mechanism for Timer To Light is slightly more complicated. To light up the LED, users need to rotate the base where the energy is stored. When it is released, the device will gradually release the energy to light up the LED Light while it is slowly unwound. Users can save the hassle of having to look for batteries or chargers if they use this Timer To Light.

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Instead of using candles, users can set up a bedroom retreat where they can relax and relieve their stress by placing a few Timer-To-Lights. It is convenient, eco-friendly and safe from fire hazards. Available in various colors, users can also bring the light to go on jungle trekking or camping as users do not have to worry about recharging them.

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Sony Admits Issues with NVIDIA Chips in VAIO PC

Sony has finally admitted the graphics issues related to Nvidia chip that is believed to be impacting its VAIO series PC since last year. If you recall, Nvidia has officially acknowledged the defect due to its GPU (Graphics Processor unit) that being designed in most of the high end PC including Dell, HP and Apple, resulting in free repair and recall action from the manufacturers to calm down some of the end consumers.