Keith Haring and LG introduce new Pop Art cases to LG’s Optimus Black phones

 

The extremely talented designer Keith Haring teamed-up with LG to introduce a new set of Pop-Art cases to LG’s latest Optimus Black smartphones. Only available and designed to match LG’s new Android 2.3 Optimus Black that will be introduce in Europe next week in both Black and White as well as in other color variations.

Official Press Release :


SEOUL, Feb. 10, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG) is making a statement in smartphone design with a collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation. The partnership will see artwork from the legendary American pop artist featured on LG’s Optimus Black, which at just 6 mm (at its thinnest point) and 109 grams, takes the crown as the world’s slimmest and lightest Android-powered smartphone.

“Keith Haring inspired the art world with his energetic, colorful images which are recognized by millions of people around the world,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “We hope to capture some of that ‘joie de vivre’ through this partnership as it’s perfectly consistent with our ‘Life’s Good’ philosophy.”

LG and the Keith Haring Foundation have selected two of the artist’s works to create iconic back covers for the LG Optimus Black. This is the second time LG has worked with the foundation — in 2008 LG and the foundation collaborated on the LG KF600 and LG KF700 with the goal of bringing more art into people’s lives. 

“The Keith Haring Foundation is pleased to be working with LG again,” said Julia Gruen, Executive Director of the Keith Haring Foundation. “The partnership with LG is an extension of Keith’s goal of extending his work to different audiences in an effort to break down the barriers that exist between the art community and everyday people.”

Making a bold visual statement, the LG Optimus Black offers sleek and smooth lines that are both stylish and functional. No matter how it’s held, the LG Optimus Black delivers high-quality sound as a result of an antenna designed to be completely free from physical interference.

Featuring the NOVA display, the Optimus Black provides optimal brightness and readability under any lighting conditions. The NOVA screen delivers a more natural web browsing experience by displaying truer whites while also cutting energy use by 50 percent compared to conventional LCDs. The Optimus Black also offers a more intuitive user environment where frequently used functions can be accessed directly from the locked screen with a tap, tilt or shake command. Other features include the world’s first 2 megapixel front-facing camera and Android 2.3 upgrade capability.

The LG Optimus Black will be available in black, white and other color variations in select European markets next month. Visitors to the Mobile World Congress 2011 will be able to see first-hand the Keith Haring LG Optimus Black from February 14 to 17. 

Robot are useful after all, Nec PaPeRo help to elderly to be more active

 

NEC has published this week a paper on a trial test they made late 2010 where they gave for a month a bunch of PaPeRo robots to some Japanese senior citizens.
The goal was here to check the impact of robot within this group of people, and apparently the result was pretty positive. Each little PaPeRo was set to match each senior citizen’s Hobbys and interests with information on local activities sourced via a wireless network connection, and then advice its owner of the latest interesting things to do.
Not only PaPeRo was warmly welcomed within this group of people but also the test demonstrates that they also tend to do more outside activities than before as well as being more open to society.

Acer introduces GH245HQ monitor with HDMI 3D Support from NVIDIA

 

Here you are Acer’s first screen that comes with full support of NVIDIA’s HDMI 3D Solution! Simply put, thanks to NVIDIA HDMI 3D support you will be able to get 3D contents via active Shutter glasses from any devices directly from its DVI-DL (Dual Link) input.
Announced in the UK at around £419.99, the GH245HQ, a 24” monitor comes with the usual full HD resolution (1920×1080), LED backlight, a 2Ms response time and a built-in pair of 2W speakers.

Official Release :


London, 8th February 2010 – Acer, always at the forefront in offering technologically advanced solutions, now presents the GN245HQ, the first 3D monitor in the world to support the HDMI® 3D solution from NVIDIA®, enabling users to fully appreciate the array of possibilities brought by the stereoscopic technology.

Offering powerful and exciting graphics as well as top-notch technology, the GN245HQ 3D monitor is particularly well suited for gaming and enjoying movies: the perfect solution for tech-savvy users and gaming enthusiasts.

Acer’s new combines Full HD 3D imagery via HDMI 3D or DVI-DL (dual link) connectivity with NVIDIA 3D vision, setting the standard for enhanced 3D multimedia, literally projecting the user into the action for a sensation of full immersion.

This effective yet simple solution is ideal for enhanced home entertainment. With the included NVIDIA® 3D glasses, featuring advanced active shutter 3D technology, combined with the monitor’s built-in IR emitter, you can enjoy your favorite movies or games with your friends, as multiple pair of glasses can be used simultaneously.

What’s more, with the integrated IR emitter and HDMI® 3D connectivity, the GN245HQ display breaks free from the PC and lets you enjoy 3D TV broadcasting via a set-top box, the best in 3D movies via Blu-ray Disc player, stunning pictures from a 3D camera, and immersive 3D games using a HDMI 3D game console.

This monitor is also ready to let you experience and appreciate new ways of learning that are more compelling and fun, with applications that will literally transport you in the middle of an archaeological site, around the universe or inside the human body.

But enhanced 3D technology is not enough to sum up the GN245HQ. This monitors packs high-end features, to ensure the best viewing experience: an unmatched 100 million:1 contrast ratio for stunning picture quality; Full HD resolution (1920×1080) perfect for 1080p Full HD applications; a spacious 60cm (23.6″) LED backlit panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio, ideal to watch movies with the same immersive splendour of a theatre screen; a 120Hz refresh rate, essential for creating the 3D effect and a response time of just 2ms, the utmost in reactivity for real-time gaming.

While offering impressive visuals, the GN245HQ is also a striking sight. A futuristic style with clean, severe lines and sharply angled surfaces underlined its strong character. The elaborate design of the base conveys speed and performance evoking today’s fast paced videogames. The power button blends seamlessly with the eye-catching bezel, highlighting the care in designing even the tiniest detail.

The GN245HQ falls under Acer’s range of EcoDisplays. Making all efforts to reduce our footprint on the environment is the responsibility of everyone today. This is why Acer is committed to developing monitors with an energy saving design, that are mercury free and made of easily recyclable materials. To ensure lower power consumption white LED backlighting technology was adopted, replacing the four lamp design with two lamps, for up to 68% power saving. In addition, LED lamps are mercury-free and safer for the environment whilst delivering better performance. Acer 3D monitors meet stringent industry standards and are compliant with RoHS (the EU directive restricting the usage of hazardous substances) and ENERGY STAR® requirements. Lower energy consumption not only helps reducing costs but also preserves resources and the environment for future generations. Plus, packaging is kept to the minimum and made of recyclable materials.

The Acer GN245HQ display is supplied with a 2 year C&R warranty and will be available from mid March with a SRRP of £419.99 inc Vat

Hitachi Maxell to release Wireless Power transmission solution for iPhone4

 

Hitachi has introduced this Monday in Japan a series of wireless power transition pad and case for the iPhone 4. Set to be available in Japan around May, this new Wireless Power Transmission solution is compliant with WPC’s standard by harboring the Qi Mark and will be capable to accommodate two iPhone4 (fitted with the WP-SL10A.BK Power sleeve) at once on its PAD, the WP-PD10.BK.
Hitachi will propose two different packs including One Pad and One iPhone4 Sleeve for 6,900 Yen while an additional sleeve will be sold around 2,900 Yen.

Logitec Japan introduces its new Wireless HD dongles the LDE-WIHD101TR

 

Intel’s WiDi technology is great, but what will happen if your actual AV system will never become WiDi compatible? Of if you never intend to connect a WiDi capable PC to your AV system? What should you do?
Well if you are in this situation you should definitively check Logitec’s Japan new LDE-WIHD101TR, a set of HDMI 1.4a Wireless Transmitter and Receiver that will be able to “Stream” your HD Video and Audio contents (even 3D) from one location to another within a 10m radius.
The LDE-WIHD101TR will be available in Japan around March at 60,000 Yen.

NiCT announced the world’s largest 200-inch Glasses-Free 3D Display

 

Not sure how we could have missed this one, but better later than never. NiCT Short for National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Japan announced in January 25th the world’s largest 200-inch Glasses-Free 3D Display allowing multiple users simultaneously view natural looking 3D images given on individual’s movement without any needs for special glasses.
One of the NiCT’s biggest challenge was to reduce the presence of “Strip Noise” between parallax images often by the uniformities of brightness and color balance in the parallax images. To solve this problem the researchers at NiCT decided to use LED light sources in order to compensated and balance colors and brightness between projector drastically reducing “Strip Noise” and making possible the development of today’s 200-inch Glasses-Free 3D Display.

The Babes!

 

There is no trade-shows or event in Japan without babes, and despite the fact that this year CP+ was not really as amazing as we hoped it will be we decided that we would also give you the chance to enjoy some of the cutest Babes that were available during yesterday’s CP+ event, enjoy!

Nissan ESFLOW, a real Sport Electric 370Z?

Sure the Nissan Leaf is an exciting little car, but does not strike us a the most exciting way to drive clean, so the good guys at Nissan decided to create the ESFLOW concept, a Nissan 370Z like Leaf built to both save the world and give us the thrilled we are all looking for when cruising around.
On the paper the ESFLOW is capable to reach 0 to 100km/h in just 5sec (just two more than the 2011 GT-R) and should offer a 240km range on a single charge… So Nissan, where can I sign now to get one?