'Google ads don't infringe trademarks'

A European Union court advisor said that Google does not violate luxury goods makers' trademarks when it sells brand names as advertising keywords triggered by Internet searches.

The advisor's legal opinion will now be studied by judges at the European Court of Justice, which has been asked to tell a French appeals court how to apply EU trademark law in a dispute between Google and several French luxury goods companies over the Internet search engine's ad system.

Advocate General Miguel Poiares Maduro did not give Google a complete all-clear, warning that it could be held liable if brand owners could show that Google's ads had damaged their trademarks. He did not accept Google's argument that the Internet advertising system is a neutral platform that would exempt it from similar legal action in the future.

While Maduro's recommendation is not binding on the court, legal advisor opinions are followed by the court in about 80 percent of cases.

The French companies - including LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton - complain that Google broke the law by accepting ads using a brand name without permission.

They fear this would allow counterfeiters buy a keyword such as "Louis Vuitton" on Google's Adwords system and use it to sell fake bags when a user taps the phrase into Google's search engine, the world's most popular.

The court advisor said neither Google nor advertisers are at fault for initially placing or accepting an ad using a brand keyword. Google isn't to blame either for displaying the keyword ads because Maduro said simply seeing the keyword isn't likely to lead customers into mistaking a brand name item for a counterfeit.

But users are likely to make decisions when they see the content of the ad or visit the advertised sites - and the advisor warns that Google may be held liable for the ad content.

This could potentially lead to Google facing legal action in national courts if brand owners could prove that such an ad damaged sales of genuine goods.

Google has "a direct pecuniary interest in Internet users clicking on the ads' links," said a statement from the court's press service, which means it can't claim the same immunity as a search engine which EU law sees as a neutral information vehicle.

Google says it now screens the automated Adwords system for obvious abuse of trademarks but that it can't be held accountable for every instance where an advertiser tries to buy a brand name.

Google's senior litigation counsel for Europe, Harjinder Obhi, said the company also believes that "consumers are smart and are not confused when they see a variety of ads displayed in response to their search queries."

The EU's Luxembourg-based high court expected to rule on the case in the coming months.

Over 50% of businesses have iPhone users, but only 27% of IT departments support it

When Apple recently announced its SDK and Exchange support for the iPhone it unleashed a lot of talk about the iPhone becoming an enterprise powerhouse and even a BlackBerry killer. I thought it would useful to see where the iPhone currently stands, so that we can track its progress over the next 12-24 months and see what kind of traction it gets in the enterprise.

I recently ran two polls in which I asked if people had iPhone users in their businessand whether the IT department supported the iPhone.

The first poll revealed that over half of businesses have iPhone users.

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The second poll showed that there’s a much smaller percentage of IT departments that actually support the iPhone.

Keep in mind that this was not a scientific poll, and that the percentages and the number of respondents are as of March 20, when I am writing this post. The polls are still open so the number could still fluctuate a bit. Also, since this is a voluntary poll it’s likely that it attracted people who were interested in the iPhone to respond. Thus, the number of businesses where there are iPhone users could be a little high, and so could the number of IT departments that support it.

However, one thing that is clear and undisputed is that there are a lot of companies that currently have iPhone users who are not supported by IT. This is the type of situation that I was talking about in my recent column “Sanity check: Should IT support user-owned smartphones?” The idea is that it’s better to support user-owned smartphones and at least have some idea of what you’re dealing with — and maybe even put a few guidelines and protections in place — than to say ‘No’ to supporting user-owned devices and have a bunch of users putting business data on their devices behind your back.

This user-owned smartphone issue isn’t exclusive to the iPhone, but based on TechRepublic’s data, the issue is definitely acute for iPhone users and their IT departments. Apple’s iPhone SDK and recently-announced enterprise improvements should definitely get more IT departments on board to officially support it.

However, it will likely take a couple years before it becomes a major threat to BlackBerry’s enterprise dominance because BlackBerry has been working with IT departments for almost a decade to tailor a solution to their concerns and needs. I also have my doubts about whether the iPhone’s on-screen keyboard can stand up to the large amounts of data entry that is done on enterprise-class devices.

SAP interactive forms by Adobe is design by Wipro

Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited, announced that it is among the first systems integrators to provide design and implementation services for the SAP Interactive Forms software by Adobe. This new, innovative SAP program is designed to enable selected SIs to provide SAP customers business process innovation by automating and streamlining extended form- and document-based processes.

The program includes a factory-like approach leveraging pre-developed SAP Interactive Forms packs that can be rapidly customized and cost-effectively produced for large-scale organization. The SAP NetWeaver platform provides the flexible technology for a robust, scalable business process platform.
Wipro will enable SAP customers to deploy forms-based business processes that include business critical information from, and for, SAP applications and other solutions. Based on enterprise service-oriented architecture, this program leverages a pre-developed inventory of reusable form templates, components and services that reduce the cost of form development and deployment time, enabling SAP customers to gain unprecedented return on their investments in enterprise systems.
Pre-built SAP Interactive Forms packs will be available for industry segments including Discrete Manufacturing, High-Tech Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Utilities, Oil and Gas and Telecom. SAP Interactive Forms packs will also be available for horizontal solution areas including Human Capital Management, Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management. For the first time, organizations will be able to access forms packs that can automate their HR processes based on best practices from hiring through termination.
Wipro further announced the upcoming launch of Service Market Place, which will provide SAP customers with web-based access to downloadable SAP Interactive Forms demos, tools and content. Hosted by Wipro, SAP customers can choose from a variety of readily available, pre-built SAP Interactive Forms that incorporate best practices and can be rapidly customized based on unique business requirements. Specific development engagements are also available that will benefit from Wipro’s knowledge of the pioneering program.
Proven and tested process-specific SAP Interactive Forms will be provided by Wipro to help companies better communicate with their customers while improving their bottom line.
Wipro, an SAP global services partner, continues to accelerate growth as part of the SAP partner ecosystem through co-innovation and development of productized services, bringing the value of enterprise SOA to customers.

SOME IT Companies in India

aadiinfosolutions Haryana	CLC Technologies Limited Haryana	Orbit Infotech Haryana
CMG Technologies Chandigarh	Osprosys Software (P) Ltd Karnatka	Infinite IT Solutions Haryana
Valle Soft New Delhi	E-Softtek Pvt Ltd Chennai Tamil Nadu	BusinessListing.stripHTML Chandigarh
SPG Solutions Haryana	Adrenalin eSystems Ltd Haryana	Aspen Communications Pvt Ltd Haryana

SanDisk Doubles Capacity of High-Performance Memory Card

16-GB CompactFlash 5000 Meets Next Generation Demands for High Capacity and Performance in Harsh Operating Conditions


SanDisk Corporation announced it is doubling the capacity of its CompactFlash 5000 flash memory cards for industrial markets. In addition to fast read and write speeds, the cards provide a high level of durability and reliability for mission-critical applications such as industrial PCs, medical instruments, military applications, and point-of-sale equipment and gaming machines.
The new 16-gigabyte1 high-performance CompactFlash 5000 card was unveiled at CeBIT 2008, one of the world’s largest technology trade fairs.
With twice the capacity of its 8GB CompactFlash introduced last spring; SanDisk’s 16GB flash card uses binary memory, designed by SanDisk specifically for mass storage applications, to achieve a sustained read and write performance of up to 30 megabytes per second2. It supports a transfer mode of up to UDMA 4, an industry standard that enables high data transfer rates and includes performance boosters and on-the-fly error detection.
In addition to the mass storage-specific flash memory chips, CompactFlash 5000 includes an intelligent controller that provides a high-level interface to the host computer. This controller manages data storage and retrieval, defect handling and diagnostics, power management and clock control.
SanDisk Corporation, the inventor and world’s largest supplier of flash storage cards, is a global leader in flash memory – from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk’s product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers.

Top IT Skills to cope Recession

Today’s globalized environment not only provides greater job opportunities but also ever keener competition that churns by the minute from any corner of the world. But in the recession, when jobs are scarce and witnessing cuts altogether, there are certain IT skills that will never go out of style.

According to a study done by Linda Leung, the Microsoft software keeping IT professionals constantly in demand, here is the top hot skills that will take us from a down economy and beyond.

Virtualization: It is hot and happening, as vendors are pushing each other for lead position in the virtualization stakes and user organizations are seeing its benefits through increased efficiency, lower costs, quick return on investment (RoI) and a more flexible computing model. It encompasses the entire IT infrastructure, from the desktop to servers and storage systems. According to a recent report, the number of jobs required in 2008 increased by 43% and 37% for VMware and general virtualization skills, respectively.

Web 2.0: Beside establishing their websites, organizations have done more for their brands. Currently, they are embracing social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, where you can find such household names as Ford and AT&T. Each company has been demanding IT professionals who can keep them with the fast-moving Web 2.0 world.

According to reports, the typical salary for a Web designer in the U.S. range from $37,285 to $59,070.
 
Networking/Windows Administration: According to the various reports, the networking and Microsoft Windows administration skills will likely never go out of style and these skills consistently appear in the top slots every year in various surveys. The skill most in demand in Q209 is desktop support, according to the survey. It can fetch around $65,000 to $75,000 in the US as there is a limited supply of qualified workers in that profession.

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL): It is a business framework that was developed by the U.K.’s Office of Government Commerce. It has been in constant news, as various firms like DHL and General Motors adopting the IT services efficiency framework. Surveys suggest that its experts can get salaries ranging from $50,000 to $130,000. In 2009, there is a sharp increase in pay and demand for ITIL, CoBIT and similar expertise.
IT Architect/Project Management: The report also notes that nothing has been hotter than IT architect and project management skills and will still be hot commodities long after the economy improves. Analysts have reported a pay increase of at least 10% in the last 12 months to January 2009, according to the report.
IT Security: Various firms require to pursue regulatory controls and data protection requirements, therefore security will never go out of style, even during an economic recession, as hackers continue their assaults no matter what the economy is doing. The survey reported that 79% of respondents saw no cuts to their security staffing levels. Hence, the skill has seen significant gains in pay.

Finding the Path to IT modernization

Modernization is a particular challenge for IT entities, which have to face the legacy systems and applications, but modernizing IT will lead to more agile, efficient organizations better able to serve the public, often at a lower cost.

Blockages in the path of modernization/ Present system
1.       Legacy systems: Organizations can have compelling reasons for keeping a legacy system, such as - the system works satisfactorily and the owner sees no reason for changing it. Further, the costs of redesigning or replacing the system are difficult or time taking. For e.g. NASA's Space Shuttle program still uses a large amount of 1970s-era technology.
2.       IT infrastructure: Various organizations are always resistant to the innovations and does not accept the tech advancements readily. They clung to the old machines and do not welcome any hardware/software changes.
3.       Efficiency and transparency: Reluctant nature of companies to modernization is the roadblocks in efficiency and transparency.
4.       Open standards: The methodology and practice of working needs to be redefined as old practices always hamper the performance.
5.       Skilled workforce: Modernization needs skilled workforce who is capable of understanding technology. But, sadly our public sector lack such people who are tech savvy or even understand simple technology.


Solutions for Legacy Problem
IT organizations face some hard choices when going for modernization. Before choosing the modernization path, various analysts advise that IT managers need to take the important first step of understanding and assessing current IT assets.
Go on as before: Organizations may choose to not act, to continue monitoring and maintaining existing systems and infrastructure. There are costs to this choice but without adequately trained staff, doing nothing is becoming harder for facing competition.
Retire and replace the systems: This approach can be expensive. Turning to SOA can be a wise decision.
Modernization: This can take many forms, including using SOA to extend some of the legacy data via web services and re-hosting. But migration to new languages and new platforms must be undertaken deliberately and with experienced partners.
Application Portfolio Management: The premise of APM is that before prescribing remediation of a legacy system, customers need to know what they have currently. APM provides the ability to assess the complexity of assets. APM can be done in as lightweight a way as simply filling spreadsheets with code counts—or to seek help from vendors and partners.

Pathway for Modernization
By modernizing existing technology with the help of various applications provided by companies like Oracle can reduce costs, increase agility, eliminate reliance on legacy skill sets and satisfy compliance requirements while preserving business-specific data and functionality.
Re-hosting: firms can shift an application to another without disturbing the day-to-day business.
Re-architecting: organizations can use tools to reassemble the business-relevant code from legacy applications while eliminating technology-specific code.
Commercial Off -the –Shelf (COTS) Replacement: managers can replace a legacy application with a COTS application.
SOA Integration: firms can wrap the legacy applications, creating SOA services that function on a new platform but are implemented by the existing code.
Automated Migration: IT professionals can automate the migration to new technologies, as it does not change the application design.

Conclusion
Modernizing the IT infrastructure, by moving to open standards or using service-oriented architecture, will increase efficiency and transparency and as a result will transform the service delivery.

Will Google encash Microsoft and Yahoo deal?

The long discussed Microsoft Yahoo deal is on the verge of closure and is now with anti-trust authorities for the final decision. The concerned authorities are scrutinizing its pros and cons, and closely analyzing its implications in the short and long term.

The deal had undergone many phases and many considerations. It was picked up last month again after its failure last year due to Yahoo not agreeing to the Microsoft payment terms. Where reviewers peg it as a deal to spell end for Google’s monopoly, others find it a chance for Google to improve on its offerings. Google is touted as one company that keeps constantly innovating and improvising; the deal will induce more momentum and zeal.
Google's benefits from the deal

With so much hype attached to Microsoft and Yahoo deal, it is speculated that Google will get benefitted from this alliance. On a brighter side, Yahoo will definitely add $500 million every year to its operating income and Microsoft will jump to second position but this joint venture has something that Google can really encash on - “Time” and new features.

Google is currently under scrutiny due to its privacy infringements and piling the data on users. With Microsoft and Yahoo deal coming in limelight, Google will definitely get time to improve on its image and perception by DOJ (Department of Justice). Google will get time to pull its strings and work on the efforts that can help it to abandon those claims. Where EU (European Union) and DOJ will remain busy in analyzing the impact of Microsoft and Yahoo deal on online business, Google can find ways to remove the label of “data capturing search engine.” The deal will put pressure on Google to make its privacy policies more stringent and at par with the other two leaders.

The story has more to it. Google can innovate rather than just iterate and can look for other viable options that can help it to get engaged with users more deeply.
Google's advantages over other
Google has the lion’s share of search market and earlier it has to defend its territories from Microsoft and Yahoo, but now its fears are just limited to Microsoft in Web search spectrum. In the ad spectrum, still it has to fight with Yahoo but now the competition has been trimmed to one candidate in a field.

Bing is worth a good bet on internet spectrum and in search gamut. In fact, the reports suggest that it had assimilated good market share in last two months where as the shares for Yahoo and Google have slipped.

What could be better than having the rivals’ workforce arriving at your doorstep and that is what Google can really look upto and can even target them. With Yahoo users going off the board, Google can make offers to them and can even exploit their talent hub for further improvements.
Conclusion

On conclusive note, we can say that its really too early to say these things but deal will lay foundation for Google to be more stronger than ever before.

Freecom outs usb 3.0 external hard drive

External drives make a significant part of day-day-devices. These days thay are usually connected via USB 2.0 ports. But now Freecom has introduced what it claims to be the first ever USB 3.0 external hard drive. This brand new drive is called the Hard Drive XS 3.0.

The Hard Drive XS 3.0 is said to be the first external hard drive to offer the SuperSpeed USB technology. Thanks to the USB 3.0 port, this drive offers transfer speeds of approximately 130Mbps. This speed promises to enable users backup their data as well as upload information within seconds. The drive boasts of its small form factor that renders it completely portable.

“The rapid transfer speeds of USB 3.0 are going to make sharing information easier than ever before, and with the rise of interactive web applications and new media showing no signs of slowing, it’s arrived just in time,” said Axel Lucassen, managing director. “From downloaded TV programmes to digital photos and music, data-rich files are abundant both at home and in the office. The Hard Drive XS 3.0 is the first drive in the world to enable users to back up even the biggest files at unprecedented speeds, combining the latest technology with style and practicality to bring a new breed of hard drive to an increasingly demanding market.”

This Freecom drive is said to be ideal for home as well as professional users who constantly need to transfer large files. The XS 3.0 is also said to be the smallest 3.5” hard drive available in the market. This hard drive flaunts a form-fitting rubber enclosure that is said to ensure optimal grip. This unique design also claims to reduce the vibration. This fanless system is virtually silent in its operation.

“We now can transfer a 5GB movie in just 38 seconds – it’s unbelievably fast,” continued Lucassen. “Besides being SuperSpeed ready, the Hard Drive XS 3.0 also outperforms the competition in terms of security. Our USB 3.0 solution will have high-speed hardware encryption with AES 256 bit – this not only the fastest but also the safest storage solution on the market.”

The hard drive XS 3.0 will be offered in varying capacities up to 2TB. It claims to store up to 4,00,000 mp3 songs or more than 2,000 movies. The highlight of this drive is its backward compatibility while it works flawlessly with all USB 2.0 enabled computers. Freecom also plans to launch its USB 3.0 controller to allow computer users to take advantage of the standard’s top speeds.

The Freecom Hard Drive XS 3.0 will enter the European market by mid-November. The drive will be made available in 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB storage capacities. The pricing for these drives will start at €119 (approx. Rs. 5,641) for the 1TB capacity. The company will also offer Controller Card for desktops and Express Controller Card for notebooks for a price of €25.95 and €29.95 respectively.

USB 3.0

Intel has introduced one of its latest developed Universal Serial Bus called USB 3.0 which is the latest super speed personal connector which can perform 10 times faster compared to its predecessors. This device has been designed to provide a solution for transferring data in computers, mobile phones, and other digital media appliances.
This device has also been designed to provide low-power consumption and improved energy utilization process. While the USB 3.0 has been made to provide greater bandwidth capacity to support video cameras, flash readers, and external hard drives, this blueprint is still undergoing various modification and can be expected to be released to the general public in 2009 or 2010.

Most of USB devices have some drawbacks and one of these is high CPU usage. To address this setback, experts suggest that specs such as sustainable power consumption, channel capacity, and cable length must be first modified and developed to maximize its functions.
Another impressive feature of this USB is that it can effectively identify if the port is in inactive condition, after detecting this, the device will then automatically cut the power supply to conserve electricity. This process is a far outcry from other devices which are designed to turn off the entire port system in order to conserve energy. While these two processes are designed to provide effective power consumption and improved electric usage, the former has been considered to provide a more effective procedure in energy consumption.
Other specs of USB 3.0 are still not yet revealed by Intel since this is still considered to be a prototype model. But according to experts, even though that this has not yet been introduced to the general public, other products such as Firewire 800 are now expected to be completely out of the market. In spite of the fact that this has already been introduced last year, there is no manufacturer or company that has proclaimed its willingness to produce consumer electronics products which will utilize this standard.
The USB 3.0 will require fiber optic cable. This prototype has also been designed to provide full compatibility with USB 1.0 AND USB 2.0.

Facebook Lite: An assault to Twitter?

Facebook, the world's biggest social networking site has launched a slimmed-down version of Facebook called “Facebook Lite” for people with slow internet connections. The new site will be faster and easy to work as it features fewer services than the main website.
According to the company, the “Lite” version is targeted to the audiences present in various developing countries, where bandwidth constraints make the current version too slow or unable to use. Currently, the application will be available in India and US.
The company announced that about 70% of its 300 million users are from outside America. Various countries from Southeast Asia and Europe have been witnessing a massive spurt in growth where fast internet connections are more common. Therefore, the company has been working on the ‘Lite’ site since August for the rest of the world that have slow net speed.

'Twitter-like' features
According to various analysts, the new version is similar to Twitter and Friendfeed, where users can send short messages or ‘tweets’ to other people. In the new Facebook Lite, users are now limited to write on their wall, post photos and videos, view events and browse other people's profiles. The new site has also sacrificed some of key features of original Facebook like special boxes, chat systems, links to applications and notifications.

Is ‘Lite’ an assault on Twitter?
It is speculated that the new Facebook’s site is a direct assault on increasing popularity of Twitter. After Myspace, Twitter is emerging as the main competitor for Facebook. In view of leading the competition, Facebook has constantly innovated and made certain improvements like inclusion of public profiles, profile fans, public status updates and real-time search on its main website. The simplicity of Twitter is tagged as the main reason for its popularity and Facebook is all set to rival that with its new "Lite" version.

Positive aspects:
1.      The new website has no application similar to the main site, hence people who do not want to see people’s annoying quiz results and their latest scores on Bejeweled, they can focus directly on their updates.
2.      Now, the new application can be easily used on various Smartphones.
3.      It reminds the older and simpler versions of Facebook that was only related to friends and family updates.
4.      There is a “View Top Stories” link so user can see which of their friend’s posts are getting the most comments/likes.

Few negatives
1.      It does not have a chat feature, which is must for any social networking site.
2.      The new Lite version allows user to view only two to three photographs at a time on one page, which is sometime very annoying.
3.      It can be called just an effort to become more like Twitter.
4.      The link for any quiz participation and game is missing in this new version.

Conclusion
The new Facebook Lite is reportedly created for users in countries such as China and India, where internet connections are not always the fastest or the most reliable. Further, it can be used on various Smartphones as well. But, it is certain that with a user base of more than 300 million, Facebook Lite's impact could be rather heavy on its competitors.

Dell New Online Data Migration Service

Dell now offers a simple and secure way to move personal
settings and data to new Dell notebooks and desktops straight from the factory
with PC-to-PC Transfer. Customers download an application onto their old system
that “grabs” personal settings like desktop wallpaper, Internet favorites,
Outlook contacts, encrypts it and then transmits it securely to the Dell
factory to be loaded onto their new Dell PC. PC-to-PC Transfer can also capture
data files like music, digital photos, documents and spreadsheets, presentation
files and more, when customers purchase a subscription to Data Safe online
backup.

Wipro Appoints Sudip Nandy as Chief Executive of Telecom and Product Engineering Business

Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) has announced the appointment of Sudip Nandy as Chief Executive of Telecom and Product Engineering Solutions. With over 24 years in Wipro, Sudip Nandy brings in excellent understanding of the product engineering business having handled various leadership roles in Wipro in the past including his recent position as Chief Strategy Officer, Wipro Technologies.

Ramesh Emani, President of Telecom and Product Engineering Solutions has decided to pursue interests outside Wipro. Ramesh Emani, over the years has made significant contribution to Wipro’s IT business across multiple roles, especially making Wipro a leader in the product engineering solutions business.

Over the last four years as the Chief Strategy Officer, Sudip Nandy has played an important role determining the growth strategy of Wipro and under his leadership as the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, Wipro has acquired and successfully integrated a number of companies of different sizes and strategic significance. Prior to his role as the Chief Strategy Officer, Sudip Nandy was the Vice President of Wipro Global R&D, Vice President of Marketing for Wipro’s Semiconductor IP business and Vice President of Europe Operations.

Given his wide knowledge and experience, Sudip Nandy will enhance the leadership position that Wipro has achieved in the Telecom and Product Engineering Businesses and build a stronger platform for future growth.

About Wipro

Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT), is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services organization globally. Wipro Technologies was recently assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across offshore and onsite development centers. Wipro is one of the largest product engineering and support service providers worldwide. Wipro provides comprehensive research and development services, IT solutions and services, including systems integration, Information Systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application development and maintenance services to corporations globally.

In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. Wipro also has a profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro's ADS’ are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit our websites at www.wipro.com, http://www.wiprocorporate.com


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Consumer Electronics Show – The Most Prestigious Event In Las Vegas, Nevada

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a much-awaited event that was held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a trade-only show where new and old products are introduced to audience mostly composed of people from media, celebrities, gadget experts, and other notable personalities.
This event is not open to the general public since it is considered as one of the major technology-related trade shows in the US.

This affair was first held in New York City in June 1967. In 1978 to 1994, this event was held twice each year; first from Las Vegas (January) called as Winter Consumer Electronics Show (WCES) and in Chicago, Illinois (June) known as Summer Consumer Electronics Show (SCES).
The trade show changed its usual affair of twice a year. The organizers had decided that the electronics trade show should be only held once in Las Vegas.
In 2005, there was a funny incident that had occurred when Microsoft chairman Bill Gates demonstrated an electronics device which failed to work, making the audience laughed and be amused with it.
In 2006, the electronics show was held for three days starting from January 5-8. The venues were Alexis Park Hotel, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, and Sands Convention Center. High Definition television is the central theme, but Blu-ray was trying to get the spotlight away from the HD television. Philips also introduced its rollable display prototype which features a screen that can retain an image for several long months even without the use of electricity. Attendance reached a whopping 150,000 people in 1.67 million net square feet of space, thus making it the largest electronics event in the country.
In 2008, the exhibition started from January 7-8. One of the main speakers was Bill Gates who formally announced his retirement from Microsoft. The eye-catcher product this year was the Panasonic which impressed the crowd with its latest innovation, the 150-inch Plasma TV.

Microsoft acquires ERP products to strengthen vertical approach

Microsoft, the software giant has announced the acquisition of ERP products from four smaller ERP vendors. The acquisition is backed by the possibilities to give Oracle or SAP ERP a run for their market share.

Microsoft is optimistic that with the acquisition of ERP products, the company can grab some share of divisional business from large units that run on standardized Oracle or SAP ERP. 

The company aims to integrate those products into the Microsoft Dynamics AX suite. Among the acquisitions done, the company has acquired process manufacturing software from Fullscope, professional services software from Computer Generated Solutions, and retail software from LS Retail and To-Increase Denmark.

Till the updates, financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Microsoft Dynamic AX suite was planned after the acquisition of Navision in 2002 and the product is aimed at upper end of the midmarket. The approach is towards involving the mid market customers in vertical strategy and the large influx of partner involvement has made it appealing for Microsoft.

It seems that after gaining a better control over the vertical strategy, Microsoft can better position those products globally.

Adobe taps social networking media, announces availability of Flash Platform services

Adobe, the leading documenting software maker has announced a new Flash platform that will allow users and developers to share Flash platform.

The company has revised as how its Flash applications are used and has gone viral to make Flash apps more social. It will help users to share Flash Applications rather than leading to them an “install” link.

Sensing the current flow of technology and in wake of tapping the potential of social networking, the company is promoting the social and viral distribution of Flash applications on the Web, PCs and mobile devices. 

The company has announced the availability of Adobe Flash Platform Services that will facilitate application distribution, tracking, and monetization. It will be regulated by three main components namely Distribution, Collaboration, and Social.

The company has partnered with Gigya, a social media management platform for the service. The new move will help users to get rid of installation nits and grits. Also, it will help making Flash application metrics more meaningful by not only providing number of visits but will also give measure of social visits in terms of friend-to-friend interactions like “viral grabs” and “stickiness.”

The Social part of the service will be made available later this year, cited related sources and will initially support connections to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and Yahoo.

Intel introduces Moblin 2.1 with Smartphone capabilities

Intel, the chip giant has introduced an enhanced version of its mobile Linux operating system, Moblin 2.1.
With Moblin 2.1, Intel is planning to expand its reach into mobile devices. The chip maker has added phone and social networking capabilities to its Linux based operating system and is targeting Smartphones.

The new version for Moblin 2.1 was shown at Intel Developer Forum event. The Moblin was earlier pegged for netbook line of products but the latest version has the Smartphone functionality too.

The new version along with Smartphone capabilities has other features also including calendars, social networking, and news updates. The operating system is also provoked with Motorola’s MotoBlur services designed for the Android-powered Cliq.

It is speculated that Intel’s partnership with Nokia to manufacture MIDs could ride on the launch of Moblin 2.1. However, Nokia is also pushing its Linux based Maemo platform.

Also, the company has plans to launch its Moorestown platform that will follow its successful Atom line-up.

Dell to purchase Perot in $3.9 billion deal

Dell Inc, the PC maker has announced the acquisition of the technology services provider Perot Systems in a cash transaction valued at $3.9 billion.

The deal will help the company to diversify beyond its hardware business and to take on rivals Hewlett-Packard and IBM in the lucrative software solutions and services space. Further, it will provide an edge over IBM, Accenture and Indian technology services providers such as TCS, Infosys and Wipro as Perot is a specialist services provider.

The new combined entity will have total revenues of $7.7 billion, where Dell’s revenue totals to $5.1 billion and Perot's $2.8 billion.

Under the deal, Dell will acquire all outstanding common stock of Perot Systems for $30 a share in cash, which is a premium of about 67.5% on the script's Friday's closing price of $17.91 on the NYSE. According to sources, the deal is expected to close by December this year.

With strength of about 24,000, Perot provides IT services and business solutions to customers in healthcare, government and banking space. The deal had been in the works from 2007.

Yahoo announces $100 million campaign, "It's You"

Yahoo Inc, the number two search engine has announced to kickstart a $100 million branding campaign called "It's You." The new campaign revolves around the current position of Yahoo in Internet landscape and will also strengthen the message of how Yahoo wants to be the center of online life of users.

The marketing message centers around the word "you," making a play on Yahoo's iconic "Y" in phrases like "It starts with You" and "It's You." Various analysts said that the web site has been attracting lot of visitors already but the campaign is necessary to provide information to people about recent enhancements to its key products, like home page, search engine and Webmail service.

Yahoo has also announced that the new campaign will highlight its strength in blending Internet technology and communications services with a vast selection of news and entertainment content. 

The campaign will be launched in the United States by next week, in the United Kingdom and India in October and other countries by next year. The campaign will encompass all media types including television, radio, print and the Internet.

Trendnet to release 150Mbps mini wireless N USB adapter

Trendnet has recently introduced a 150Mbps mini wireless N USB adapter (TEW-648UB), bringing enhanced efficiency of wireless networking. This tiny adapter is believed to be little larger than a quarter, weighing merely 1.3 inches (3.3cm).
The device helps in connecting a personal computer or laptop to a wireless network at up to 6x speed and 3x coverage of a wireless connection. Its one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup or WPS technology simply reduces the necessity of convoluted codes. Coexistent, this technology assists in connecting to a wireless network. In order to connect, users merely need to press the WPS button on a suitable router and then press the WPS button on 150Mbps mini wireless N USB adapter.
“We have looked high and low and are confident in our claim that the TEW-648UB is the smallest adapter on the market today. In fact it is half the size of the average wireless N USB adapter,” said Zak Wood, Director of Global Marketing for Trendnet. “Despite its diminutive size, it performs well. We welcome all independent tests against any other 150Mbps (or 1×1) adapter on the market today. The adapter features an equally small price tag. With a predicted street price in the low $20 range, this adapter sets a new price-to-performance standard.”
The device’s highly-forward wireless encryption also ensures securing of important information. Further, its Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service places higher significance on eminent video, audio along with gaming traffic for delivering superior wireless experience.
Users can purchase the new 150Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter model TEW-648UB for $24.99 (approx Rs. 1,197).

Reliance Comm to sell its 10% stake in Rel Infratel

Reliance Communications Ltd., India’s second-largest wireless carrier has announced to sell its 10% stake in its Reliance Infratel Ltd.

Reliance Infratel Ltd is a telecommunications infrastructure unit. According to the latest updates, Reliance Communications is seeking regulatory approval for sale of its 10 percent stake in its Reliance Infratel Ltd. unit.

Earlier to this, the telecom infrastructure unit has already sold a 5 percent stake to seven global investors for about $290 million in 2007. Earlier, the company has plans to sell off plans back in 2008, but the company delayed its plans in view of slumping India’s benchmark stock index. The India’s benchmark stock index slumped 52 percent.

The sale will also help Reliance Infratel to pull funding for nationwide network of 48,000 towers as demand for leasing networks increases.

The related sources cited that Reliance Infratel is reviving its plan to raise around $1 billion by selling shares.

Google News witnesses two hours outage

Google News, the online news aggregation service by Google witnessed outage yesterday for long two hours. It would have affected referral traffic on many of the online publications, says market watchers.

The unavailability of news service for long two hours has led to a decline in referral traffic across many online news publishers. This is not the first time that Google is facing such a problem. Few days back, Gmail also faced the same problem. The mail in fact had faced the outage problem thrice this year.

According to the recent updates, Google News service was down from about 12:25 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. PDT. However, the issue has been resolved for now but it again fuels the debate of cloud services over conventional approach. The problem occurred due to a router overload after some routers were taken offline for maintenance.

The related sources said that web services are commonly faced and indicated that even Facebook users faced problem while logging into the site on Monday.

The outage seems to be a recurring problem with many of the Google free services. To maintain the performance scale of many of its paid service, Google maintains an Apps Status Dashboard but no such information is offered for its free services.

Vodafone unveils its Internet service, Vodafone 360

Vodafone, the second largest mobile telecom group in the world has announced a Web service meshing social networks, contacts and entertainment to compete with Apple, Google and Nokia.

Vodafone said that its “Vodafone 360” service would be available on two Samsung mobiles and four Nokia phones in eight European countries by this Christmas. The new service will offer visitors to synchronize their contacts from social networks such as Facebook and other Internet accounts.

Analysts predict that the vendor is planning to increase customer loyalty and data revenues in the face of stiff competition from Apple's iPhone, RIM's Blackberry and Google's Android platform, which all offer applications such as games and music applications.

At present, Vodafone 360’s catalog offers over 1,000 applications will be available at launch. However, non-Vodafone customers will also be able to access some of the services.

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Would Google Chrome eat away its competitors?

When it comes to browsers, a latent war seems to have begun silently. Where there is cut throat competition and a constant battle to prove one another superior, there are a few who rein the markets on the basis of their market worthiness and credentials. Google Chrome has suddenly become an emerging threat for some its counterparts. Not only have been  the critics applauding the browser for its advanced and sturdy features but it is visibly surpassing its contenders and would soon outwit figures hence establishing itself as a superior and a well vetted product across the Worldwide industry.


Considering a perennial view of the Markets, reports point towards a declining Microsoft Internet Explorer market share which has dominated the entire show hither to. August it seems was a sour month for the software big wig. On the contrary, Firefox seemed to have gained about 0.51 percent market share and hence acquiring a total of 22.98% market share.


Safari seemed to be commanding 4.07% and Opera stood at 2.04%. Where Safari market share has been stagnant, the recently unleashed Chrome has already managed to get about 2.84%.
There is more to the story than it seems, Google seems to have confirmed on an agreement with Sony to make Chrome the default browser on some of Sony's PCs.


Now that does not sound like some really good news to Microsoft that has been bleeding profusely and hopes to remedy and save some through the much awaited launch of Windows 7.


However there have been varying market reports suggesting different market shares for different browsers. Seems like a never ending phase.


What is however important is the relentless and unconditional access to innovation and hence origin of powerful products.

Tech Mahindra signs $400 million deal with Etisalat DB

Tech Mahindra, the Indian software outsourcing giant has entered into a 10 year deal with telecom operator, Etisalat DB.
The deal will provide the telecom operator with IT solutions and infrastructure requirements for its services that will roll out in 15 telecom circles. Both the parties have entered into $400 million deal that will stretch for 10 years.
Under the terms of the deal signed between both the parties, Tech Mahindra will take care of implementation of end-to-end IT applications and infrastructure of Etisalat DB and its subsidiary.
Etisalat DB Telecom is a joint venture between UAE-based Etisalat and Mumbai's Dynamix Balwas group and pioneers in state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure.
The company has the unified services access license for 15 circles enabling it offer mobile telephony, Internet service as well as fixed line telecom service. Globally, Etisalat has roaming deals with 520 operators.

Yoggie Security System Gatekeeper

Yoggie Security System Gatekeepers is a USB stick which features CPU, Linux-based PC, memory, and security software which can protect desktop and laptop computers against spam and virus.
With this device, there will no need for installing multiple security software applications which may even reduce the computers’ performance and functions. Featuring 13 layers of protection, the Gatekeeper provides complete and reliable security requirements for any Internet-enabled computers.

This security system provides firewall protection from all network traffic and secures the PC by detecting and filtering spam and virus emails with its complete package of security features which include anti-phishing, anti-spam, anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall technologies. This device can also filter web sites and provide “parent control” which can prohibit children from viewing sites with adult content.
This external hardware device works by offloading security features from the computer’s RAM and processor, a procedure which provides no kind of obstruction in terms of the computer’s performance and speed.
This device can be used either in two ways: pass through or redirect mode. The method that will be used will primarily depend on what kind of connections a computer uses, either wired or wireless network.
The Gatekeeper features a very compact design. With a total dimension of 4.0125- x 2- x .875 inches, this device can be easily carried around. It has a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot and AC power jack which is protected by a rubber cover (the latter comes optional since the device can draw its power supply from the computer’s USB port).
Other features are 128 MB memory; 520 MHz Intel XScale processor which can also be found in high-performing computers and devices; web and email proxies; intrusion detection technology; and VPN client.
The benefit of this security system is that it provides physical division between a computer and Internet network connection. With this advantage, this external hardware device provides a more consistent and reliable protection compared to software firewall applications which run alongside with its OS.

VMware intros new virtualization services, vCloud Express and vCloud API

VMware, the leading virtualization provider has announced a new pay-as-you go service, namely VMware vCloud Express. The service is an on demand service.
The new service runs on VMware vSphere platform and will enable users to start from basic and to grow into full enterprise-class cloud environments. The new service promise more reliability and faster access to a pay-as-you-go infrastructure and is compatible with many in-house VMware virtualized IT environments. The enhanced compatibility eases the task of interoperability and portability of applications.

The customers will be able to purchase the service through various service providers including Terremark, BlueLock, Hosting.com, Logica, and Melbourne IT.

Apart from this, the other service announced is VMware vCloud API. The software companies can use this service to deliver cloud-ready services. It enables application vendors, service providers and enterprise IT with an interface to simplify the deployment and management of applications in cloud environments.

The VMware vCloud API will be openly available and will be in sync with company’s commitment towards open standards.

India 3G and WiMax auction rescheduled for December

The date for India’s 3G and WiMax auction is now rescheduled to December, as per the latest updates.

The auction was early scheduled for January 2009, but has been regularly postponed and delayed due to several disagreements. The bid has faced various disagreements within the government on the minimum cost of license.

The minimum revenue for the auction is now settled at INR 250 billion.

It is expected that now after the revised dates, bidding for 3G licenses will start Dec 7. The auction for WiMax will then start after two days of completion of 3G bid. The bid is open both for Indian and foreign telecom operators; conditionally foreign operators run joint ventures with Indian investors to run services.

The details for the auction reveal that four slots will be put to auction for 22 service areas and the remaining one slot will be reserved for Indian Government run Telecom Companies.

The final date for applications from telecom bidders is November 13.

Intel veteran Patrick Gelsinger departs, major shuffle in management likely

According to latest update, Intel Corp, the chip maker is expected to announce a management shuffle, which will see its core chip business-head Mr. Patrick Gelsinger leave the company after 30 years.

The report further added that 48-year-old Mr. Gelsinger has left the Intel job and would now run computer-storage giant EMC's storage-products operations and some smaller software units. 
Mr. Gelsinger had joined Intel in 1979 and led Intel Labs, which encompasses many Intel research activities, and was Intel's chief technology officer.

After the departure of Mr. Gelsinger, it seems that Sean Maloney, Intel's head of sales and marketing, would take on an even larger role at the company. Also, Intel is expected to reveal a sweeping management change on September 14th.

Now, all of Intel's major chip businesses, including its PC, graphics and server chips would fall under Sean Maloney. Further, Mr. Dadi Perlmutter, the head of Intel's laptop chips, would oversee engineering for all the chip divisions after the reshuffle. 

Various analysts consider Mr. Maloney, Intel's sales chief as one of the possible successors to Intel CEO Paul Otellini.

Is Bing 2.0 next on Microsoft cards?

Bing, the so-called Google rival from Microsoft is now getting its second iteration. The insiders have spilled the beans on Bing 2.0.

It is expected that at the annual meeting of the company, employees were previewed with some new features that will be hosted in the newer version of Bing. The search engine can be rolled out on next couple of weeks. 

The analysts are speculating that among new features, users will be able to see maps plus pics or bing supportingSilverlight in its maps.
It is yet unclear that changes will be brought in as version enhancement or will those be part of tweaks.

HP TouchSmart IQ500 Touchscreen Desktop

HP TouchSmart IQ500 is a desktop computer that features Touch-sensitive technology and multimedia functions that will allow users to maximize their work productivity and enjoy full entertainment solutions.
One of the main features of this computer is the 22-inch screen display with Touch Screen that provides convenient and fast menu navigation. Another notable feature is the high definition technology which is ideal for watching movies and viewing slideshow.
To complement the HD technology, this desktop also features built-in speakers which have been designed to provide high quality audio feedback. With these combined technologies, this computer can also serve as a full entertainment media especially for movie-lovers.

Another impressive feature is the HP TouchSmart software which allows users to easily access different files such as music, videos, images, and other media applications.
In terms of aesthetic features, the TouchSmart IQ500 has slim and modern design. Meanwhile, its ergonomic features are very impressive: adjustable screen for maximum viewing comfort, keyboard equipped with wireless design and ambient light for easy typing even in dark environment.
Despite being a desktop, the TouchSamrt IQ500 can support wireless LAN2 for cable-free Internet access. With this feature, people can easily transfer their home computers without being limited by Internet cables.
To provide interactive communication tools, the computer also has a built-in web camera, microphone, and speakers. With all these features, users can experience more intimate web-conferencing and chatting with their families and friends.
This computer can support Genuine Windows Vista Home that provides improved security, reliability, and fast performance. To complement the OS, this desktop is equipped with Intel Core2 Duo processor and SATA hard drive system.
Meanwhile, this computer is also ideal for TV addicts as it features over-air ATSC high-def3 TV tuner and dual-format NTSC that will allow people to watch, rewind, pause, and record live television programs—just like having a digital video recorder (DVR) device.
One downside of this desktop is its relatively expensive price, starting at $1,149.

ExecCam by Computer Expressions

Computer Expressions, a company which develops and manufactures high-end web cameras and other media solutions/accessories, has introduced a new set of products which feature innovative designs and technologies.
The ExecCam is a web camera features 1.3M resolution, built-in microphone, built-in drivers, USB 2.0 compatibility, and five part glass lenses. Another impressive feature of the device is that it has been made to provide Macintosh and PC compatibility, allowing users to enjoy high resolution images the web camera can provide.
The ExecCam is available in three models, namely, natural cork, sculpted aluminum, and polished marble, all of which provide a design that fuses the features of both old world embellishments and modern and contemporary beauty.

All of the ExecCam models had also been designed to provide a durable framework feature that can withstand heavy use for a long period of time. Using a patented material that is heavy-duty and durable, these webcams can provide high quality functions for many years of usage.
Another impressive product made by the company is the Robot line which is available in three models that include Robot Man, Robot Dog, and Sports Robot. All of these product models can be positioned in various angle degrees which allow users to enjoy a high quality and clear image.
The Robot series products feature a whimsical design, making this an ideal gift for people who are into unconventional things. Other impressive features of these products are: high resolution capability which provides users high quality pictures; durable materials which allows the webcams to withstand heavy use for a very long period of time; futuristic design; PC compatibility; speed capacity of 30 frames per second; 350k pixels; built-in microphone; and USB 1.1.
The company also manufactures other computer accessories which include mouse pads, water-proof speaker case, media storage solutions, and etc.
The products made by the company are available from its online stores and can also be purchased from major retail stores and local distributors.

Adesso Cyberpad

 

Adesso Cyberpad provides a solution which allows users to transfer handwritten notes and graphics directly to a computer. With a Bundled software which provides various application including MS Office and CAD applications, and supports TWAIN-compliant image editing software, users can convert their handwritten documents to different files such as jpeg (.jpg), bitmap (.bmp), acrobat (.pdf), and .top file.
This device provides a solution for people who are looking for the most convenient way to file their forms since there is no need to manually convert their handwritten notes because these can be directly sent through email programs. This function is made possible by MyScript which can also translate handwritten tables to spreadsheets and revise translated notes into a text editor.

Another impressive function of the cyberpad is that it allows users to edit, view, and email their handwritten notes. This would also allow users to write reminders and comments to their documents and emails.
The device also features Microsoft Office Suite and My Form to accommodate the needs of people who are in the medical profession, professors, attorneys, office clerks, and businessmen. These two applications can store and save users’ forms directly into their PC which can be conveniently access anytime. It also features PhotoImpact XL which provides functional tools and applications for photography which can improve images.
The Adesso Cyberpad also features an additional SD slot which allows users to store more files. It also includes built-in SD slot which can also serve as a card reader and 32 MB internal memory which provides users with 26 directories (each of these feature 99 pages).
By simply connecting this device to a computer, the cyberpad can operate and provide features (such as CAD/CAM applications and MS Office) similar to a fully-functional PC. To further maximize its feature, the device is now being redesigned to support new applications such as signature verification for e-commerce transaction and Internet Whiteboard graphics.
With its impressive features and functions, the Adesso Cyberpad is highly ideal for photo editors, graphic designers, and computer programmers.

SMART Table

SmartTech has recently announced its latest product called SMART Table which features the most advanced interactive technology that makes learning much more fun and easier.
This interactive learning device for young children has been designed to support various learning activities. With this high-tech table, kids can developed various mental skills including reading, analyzing, problem-solving, spatial, visual, and mathematical assessment.
The tabletop features a screen which supports Digital Vision Touch (DVIT), a technology that makes this learning device support interactive capabilities. With this technology, children can simply touch the table’s surface with the use of their fingers to run various educational applications.

For those parents who want to have the most advanced educational toy which can promote their children’s mental development, the SMART Table is probably the best choice to make.
This learning device has been specifically made for kindergartners and elementary students. Meanwhile, this can also support various lessons and school activities to meet each specific need of children. With pre-programmed activities, children can enjoy various interactive lessons that will promote all their mental skills.
One of the most notable features of this table is that this has been designed to provide applications which have been customized to meet the needs and requirements of each student.
With SMART Table, children can also draw various shapes on the surface of the tabletop and enjoy many kinds of group games with their classmates. And because this learning center features interactive technology, there are many schools and learning institutions have used this to teach young children to make their experience as fun and enjoyable as possible.
The SMART Table comes at a starting price of $7000 and can be purchased from the company’s website and online store.
Besides from this product, the company also offers a wide selection of highly-interactive devices which include digital signage, pen display, whiteboards, software, and wireless slates.
The company focuses on targeting consumers who mostly come from business sectors and young children (especially students).

The Esencia Toothbrush Sterilizer

According to a recent study, an average toothbrush consists of millions of germs and various kinds of bacteria. This number will further increase if a person lets other people use his/her toothbrush. The research also revealed that certain diseases such as hepatitis A, B, and C can survive for months in the bristles.
Experts suggest the use of a toothbrush sterilizer such as Esencia. With clean toothbrush, people can avoid bacterial infections such as sore throat and gum diseases.

The Esencia Toothbrush Sterilizer comes in many models which all provide deadly punch to kill bacteria and germs. This device works by sterilizing and cleaning bio-ceramic materials present in the bristles. It also serves as a sterile storage apparatus to avoid further contamination.
The toothbrush sterilizer features ultraviolet lamp system which can last for three to five years. It also provides batteries which can provide a power supply for up to 40 days.
Here are the different models of Esencia Toothbrush Sterilizer with its specific features and design:
• ESA-110 – this storage and sterilizer device can open and close in just a simple touch and weighs 75 grams. It has a total size of L220 x W30 x H40 mm and uses an input power of Input power : DC 3V(AAA x 2batteries which are not included in the item).
• ESA-101 / mirror type – this model has a size of L220 x w30 x H40 mm and a weight of 115 grams. It uses an input power of DC 3V (AAA x 2 batteries which are not include in the item).
• ESA-111 – this model comes with a size of L220 x w30 x H40 mm and a weighs 375 grams. It uses an input power of DC 3V(AAA x 2 batteries which are not included in the item). It comes with a free charger.
• ESA-102 – this model comes at a size of L210 x W50 x H30 mm and weighs 95 grams. It uses a DC 3V(AAA x 2 batteries which are not included in the item).