Knol Experts

Do you know such websites like Squidoo lensmasters or Wikipedia? There is one more. Google had opened up Knol, its Wikipedia competitor, to the public. It had announced a private beta of the service last December.
So is Knol a competitor to Wikipedia.? One of the oppinions might be related with the fact that Google Knol might be promoted by leader of search engine market. And this might cause some hard times to other similar websites. On the other hand Wikipedia has some authority so far. It could be the strong argument for choosing Wikipedia's articles. But non anonymous articles could have there own plus.
Let's take the different perspective to this. Maybe the bigger amount on internet encyclopedias could be useful and for the readers. For example that could cause the creation of more specific internet encyclopedias. The information from various sources could be more complex, more comprehensive.
In addition, I have to say, that Google get quite lots of attention on the web these days. Various blogs even dedicate one of the week days to write only about Google news...

*Knol Experts

Šia savaitę viešai startavo internete jau anonsuota Google enciklopedija Knol. Įvairūs tinklalapiai ir tinklaraščiai pradėjo lyginti internetines enciklopedijas tokias kaip Wikipedia, Squidoo lensmasters. Trumpai apibendrinant galima būtų pasakyti, jog Knol sistemoje staripsniai žada būti autoriniai. Tai galėtų būti vienas iš privalumų, lyginant su anonimiais straipsniais. Taip pat tikriausiai galima tikėtis ir to, jog paieškos sistemoje Knol įrašai gali būti iškeliami aukščiau. Pažvelgus iš vartotojų pusės į šį reikalą tikriausiai galima pamatyti ir pozityvių dalykų. Enciklopedijų daugėjimas internete gali paskatinti siauresnės specializacijos žynynų atsiradimą. Tikslesnės, išsamesnės informacijos pateikimo ta pačia tema skirtinguose šaltiniuose. Galiausiai gali būti naudinga palyginti informaciją tuo pačiu klausimu iš kelių enciklopedijų. Taigi ateityje gal būt sulauksime galimybes naudotis daugiau atvirų internetinių enciklopedijų.

Nuoroda/link: Knol.

Mobile internet usage

According to Opera Software’s State of the Mobile Web report, the mobile Web is not only for people with a smartphone. Six out of the most popular phones models for Web browsing with Opera Mini are from Nokia, two are from Sony Ericsson, one is from BlackBerry, and one is from Samsung.
Mobile Web access allows many people to explore beyond the boundaries of their world, uncover new cultures and ideas, and let them add their voices to the conversation. This is greatly aligned with the founding spirit of the Web.
Mobile internet browser, the device on which the browser runs (quality of the screen, devide usability) forms the mobile browsing experience. Further according to Opera Software’s State of the Mobile Web report, the most popular handsets worldvide.

Within the top 10 countries using Opera Mini, Nokia phones are used the most to download Opera Mini. Six out of the top 10 phones are from Nokia, two are from Sony Ericsson, one is from BlackBerry, and one is from Samsung.

1. Nokia N70
2. Nokia N73
3. Nokia 6300
4. Sony Ericsson K750i
5. BlackBerry 8310
6. Nokia 6233
7. Nokia 6600
8. Samsung E250
9. Sony Ericsson W810i
10. Nokia 5300

According to mentioned report, Opera Mini counts approximately 14.5 million users. More information at Opera web page.
Free to download and use, Opera Mini is available at:
http://www.operamini.com.

*Naudojimasis mobiliuoju internetu

Pasak Opera Software’s State of the Mobile Web ataskaitos, mobiliuoju internetu galima naudotis nebūtinai vien tik išmaniaisiais telefonais. Šeši populiariausi telefonai interneto naršymui naudojant Opera Mini yra pagaminti Nokia, du Sony Ericsson, vienas BlackBerry ir vienas Samsung.
Mobilusis internetas sumažina apribojimus naršyti internetą, susipažinti su naujais dalykais, kultūromis, idėjomis ir panašiais dalykais; dalyvauti diskusijose išsakyti savo idėjas, mintis.
Mobilioji interneto naršyklė, įrenginys, kuriame ji naudojama (įrenginio ekrano tipas, patogumas naudotis įrenginiu) prisideda formuojant mobilaus naršymo patirtį.
Pagal anksčiau minėtą Opera Software’s ataskaitą, sudarytas įrenginių dešimtukas, kurie dažniausiai naudoti parsisiųsti Opera Mini.

1. Nokia N70
2. Nokia N73
3. Nokia 6300
4. Sony Ericsson K750i
5. BlackBerry 8310
6. Nokia 6233
7. Nokia 6600
8. Samsung E250
9. Sony Ericsson W810i
10. Nokia 5300

Pagal tą pačią ataskaitą, suskaičiuojama apie 14,5 mln. Opera mini naudotojų pasaulio mąstu.
Opera naršyklę galima parsisiųsti iš nuorodos aukščiau.
Išsamesnės informacijos galima rasti Opera tinklalapyje.

iGoogle

Probably it is useful when products and services from one company are nicely integrated with one another. It helps to keep users from bouncing around services. Companies may find it useful because it's a way to lock users in, while gaining their trust. There is one more new product from Google and their labs: iGoogle

Gmail integration, Google Reader integration, Gchat these are some of widgets that might be used in iGoogle.

This makes the oppurtunitie to make your own individual page, arrange the information and it's sources. Is it realy useful?


iGoogle

*Tikriausiai galima sakyti, jog vienos kompanijos gaminamų produktų integracija gali būti naudinga vartotojams. Tai gali sumažinti šokinėjimą nuo vienos paslaugos prie kitos. Komapanijoms tai gali būti naudinga, nes tokiu būdu kaip ir tvirčiau galima "pririšti" vartotoją.

Google pristatė dar vieną produktą pavadintą iGoogle. Jame numatyta tokių paslaugų kaip Gmail, Google reader Gchat integracija. Taigi kaip ir galima sukurti savo asmeninį puslapį, organizuoti jo informaciją, šaltinius.

Kiek tai gali būti realiai naudinga?

Old mobile phones are lying in drawers

There is quite interesting research frorm Nokia. According to this research only 3% of people recycle their mobile phones despite the fact that most have old devices lying around at home that they no longer want, according to a global consumer survey released by Nokia today. Three out of every four people added that they don't even think about recycling their devices and nearly half were unaware that it is even possible to do so.

The survey is based on interviews with 6,500 people in 13 countries including Finland, Germany, Italy, Russia, Sweden, UK, United Arab Emirates, USA, Nigeria, India, China, Indonesia and Brazil. This research might show some consumers' attitudes and behaviors towards recycling.

According to, Markus Terho, Director of Environmental Affairs, Markets, at Nokia said, "It is clear from this survey that when mobile devices finally reach the end of their lives that very few of them are recycled. Many people are simply unaware that these old and unused mobiles lying around in drawers can be recycled or how to do this. Nokia is working hard to make it easier, providing more information and expanding our global take-back programs." He added, "If each of the three billion people globally owning mobiles brought back just one unused device we could save 240,000 tonnes of raw materials and reduce greenhouse gases to the same effect as taking 4 million cars off the road. By working together, small individual actions could add up to make a big difference."

*Kur dedami seni nenaudojami mobilieji telefonai?
Atlikta apklausa, kuria buvo siekiama nustatyti ar seni telefonai atiduodami perdirbimui, atskleista, jog tik 3 % apklaustųjų pasinaudoja senos įrangos perdirbimu. Nors daugelis jų turi namuose senų ir nenaudojamų mobiliųjų. Trys iš keturių apklaustųjų net negalvojo apie perdirbimą apie pusė apklaustųjų net nežinojo, kad yra tokia galimybė.
Apklausoje dalyvavo 6500 žmonių iš trylikos valstybių, tokių kaip, Suomija, Vokietija, Italija, Rusija, Švedija ir kt.
Pasak Mrkus Terho, iš paklausos aišku, jog tik nedaugelis telefonų užbaigę savo gyvavimą patenka perdirbimui. Mobiliųjų telefonų perdirbimas leistų sutaupyti gamybai reikalingų žaliavų ar prisidėtų prie šiltnamio efekto mažinimo. Gerai išvystytas mobiliųjų telefonų perdirbimas galėtų duoti teigiamų rezultatų.

Firefox Downloads Set Guinness World Record

Mozilla has announced today, that today they received confirmation from Guinness World Records that we’ve officially achieved the record for the “largest number of software downloads in 24 hours.” From 18:16 UTC on June 17, 2008 to 18:16 UTC on June 18, 2008, 8,002,530 people downloaded Firefox 3!

*Firefox pavyko patekti pasaulio Guinness'o rekordų knygą

Per 24 valandas naująją naršyklės versiją atsisiuntė 8,002,530 žmonių iš viso pasaulio.

300'th Post

We have a little celebration here, this is the 300'th Post. :) Hope this number get bigger in the near future.

Įrašų skaičius blog'e pasiekė tris šimtus. Reikia tikėtis, kad ateityje šis apvalus skaičiukas tik didės... :)

New Supernova mobile range

Mobile phone look is one of the ways to express unique person's style. The ability to change phone look could be one of the reasons to choose the one.
Nokia today unveiled a new range of products to let consumers express their personal styles on a number of levels ranging from stylish designs, to personalization through vibrantly hued exchangeable covers.
According to Nokia,"As we rely more heavily on mobile phones to stay connected, they increasingly know everything about us and have become a window into our worlds," said Jo Harlow, vice president, LIVE category, Nokia. "With the Supernova range, we set out to give people the ability to set themselves apart in the same way that they would with a traditional statement accessory."

Nokia 7610 Supernova
Featuring a slide design and smooth curves, the Nokia 7610 Supernova offers Xpress-On covers in a choice of a set of 'steel blue' and 'red' covers offset by a muted gray front surface, or 'bright lilac' and 'steel blue' contrasted against a pristine white front surface.

Nokia 7510 Supernova
The Nokia 7510 Supernova boasts an iconic fold design with a push-to-open side key. Available with Xpress-On front and back covers in 'storm blue', 'red', 'emerald green' and 'espresso brown' the Nokia 7510 Supernova features magical light effects with a hidden-until-lit display and a reminder light.

Nokia 7310 Supernova
The slim and sleek Nokia 7310 Supernova includes Xpress-On covers etched with daring 3D textured designs available in 'steel blue' plus a second front and back cover in 'wasabi green' or 'candy pink'.

Nokia 7210 Supernova

For trend watchers who want simplicity with style, the Nokia 7210 Supernova has a chic, slim design and is available in a choice of 'bubble gum pink' and 'vivid blue' in a gloss finish..
More details and information at Nokia.

*Nauja Nokia Supernova mobiliųjų telefonų grupė

Mobilusis telefonas gali būti viena iš priemonių, kuriomis galima išreikšti savo stilių, nuotaiką. Remiantis Nokia pranešimu, mobilusis telefonas tampa tarsi langu į pasaulį, todėl svarbu, kad juo naudotis būtų patogu, malonu.
Naujoji Supernova produktų grupė suteiks galimybę keisti, kaip matoma nuotraukose, spalvingus aparatų skydelius, personalizuoti taip vadinamas telefono temas ir pan.. Telefonuose įdiegti radijo, mp3 grotuvai. Skirtingi modeliai turi skirtingos raiškos kameras.
Plačiau apie telefonų parametrus Nokia tinklalapyje.

Mozilla Firefox 3

Mozilla today released Firefox® 3, a major update to its popular and acclaimed free, open source Web browser.According to mozilla.com, Firefox 3 is the culmination of three years of efforts from thousands of developers, security experts, localization and support communities, and testers from around the globe.
The most important fields of attention in Firefox 3 are User Experience, Performance, Security, Customization.
For more information and download visit mozilla.com or mozilla-europe.org
More information about "Download Day" trying to set a Guinness World Record for the most downloaded software in 24 hours, link at the end of the article.

*„Mozilla“ išleido „Firefox 3“ – stambų populiarios bei pripažintos atvirosios žiniatinklio naršyklės atnaujinimą. Kaip teigiama mozilla-europe.org, ši laida vainikuoja tūkstančių programuotojų, saugumo ekspertų, lokalizuotojų, techninės pagalbos grupių bei testuotojų iš viso pasaulio trijų metų darbą.
„Mozilla Firefox 3“ galite nemokamai parsisiųsti „Windows“, „Linux“ bei „Mac OS X operacinėms sistemoms iš http://www.getfirefox.com.

„Firefox 3“ išleidimu taip pat pradedama Parsisiuntimų diena – „Mozilla“ bendruomenės akcija, kuria siekiama Gineso rekordų knygoje įregistruoti naują rekordą – didžiausią programinės įrangos parsisiuntimų kiekį per 24 valandas. Daugiau informacijos apie tai – tinklalapyje http://www.spreadfirefox.com/worldrecord/.

Nokia unveils two new Nokia Eseries devices

Various technology related internet news sites these days pays some attention to stylish Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 multimedia computers. So what is so interesting about these new mobile multimedia computers.

One of the most interesting things is that the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 - the latest email-optimized devices from the Nokia Eseries product range. According to Nokia the sleek Nokia E71 with full QWERTY keyboard and the stylish, slide-to-open Nokia E66 easily mobilize a broad range of personal or professional messaging needs, including Microsoft Exchange, the world's most widely adopted corporate email solution.

This is not the only features of these devices. Nokia describes and these features, in addition to email and personal information management, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 support the latest Ovi services including maps, music and media sharing that power users expect from their device. This includes fast and seamless browsing with HSDPA, wireless LAN and 3G connectivity, Assisted GPS (A-GPS) and Nokia Maps for navigation, a music player with support for up to 8 GB expandable memory and a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera.

These devices might be interesting for various sizes business, because of other included features such as a built-in encryption functionality for both the device memory and for the memory card.

These devices might have and quite big range of additional accessories, more about it at Nokia web site.

Here is some pictures:
Nokia E71

Nokia E66

* Nokia E71 ir Nokia E66

Pastaruoju metu internetiniuose technologijų naujienų tinklalapiuose gana daug dėmesio skiriama naujiesiems Nokia E71 ir Nokia E66. Šie stilingi verslo klasės telefonai pasižymi savybėmis, kurios daugiausiai siejasi su elektroniniu paštu. Nokia E71 su pilna "QWERTY" tipo klaviatūra ir Nokia E66 "Slide" tipo telefonas leidžia naudotis tokiomis paslaugomis kaip "Microsoft Exchange".

Plačios elektroninio pašto galimybės nėra vienintelės, kuriomis gali pasigirti naujieji telefonai. Keletas kitų savybių, galima naudoti atminties korteles iki 8GB, integruota duomenų šifravimo sistema ir kt. Išsamesnės informacijos galima rasti Nokia tinklalapyje.

International Blogger's Day

Hope it is not too late to greet everyone with an international blogger's day. :)
As it is quite widely discussed, blogs are one of the most interesting things to come out of the information age.

Sveikiname visus su tarptautine "blog'erių" diena. :)

Picasa Web Albums

According to Google, slashphone.com, Picasa web albums are now released an optimized for S60 phones. Layout is tweaked to fit mobile screen, the mobile application is also available in 36 new languages.
To open Picasa point WebKit-based mobile browser to Picasa web page.

* Riamentis Google pranešimais bei kitais informaciniai tinklalapiais, Picasa internetinis albumas pritaikytas ir S60 mobiliesiems telefonams. Albumo išdėstymas optimizuotas, kad būtų patogu naršyti naudojantis mobiliuoju telefonu.

Bike Show Millennium 2008

This weekend there was quite a big party at Kaunas, orgamized by bikers. The party included lots of action. For example, "Enduro" cross country race championship, shootout dragrace, also there was and a concert with lithuanian and foreign performers. The next day, there was an auto show in Kaunas Laisvės alėja. Here is some pictures from this weekend.





Savaitgalį Kaune griaudėjo baikerių šventė. Aukščiau keletas šios šventės vaizdų.

Some nice moments to remember

Some pictures from "600th Self-Government Anniversary in Kaunas"

2008-05-25 night fireworks and ships parade.

Keletas Kauno miesto savivaldos 600 metų šventinių renginių akimirkų.

Nuotraukose 2008-05-25 vakaro fejerverkai bei laivų paradas.

Nokia maps

Probably some useful news for mobile navigation. Nokia today announced that its highly anticipated update for Nokia Maps has left beta stage and is now ready for consumers to download.

According to Nokia, Nokia Maps 2.0 has improved its optional Car Navigation, enhanced its pedestrian navigation, added multimedia city guides, now offers satellite images, and is sporting a redesigned user interface. Nokia's mapping and navigation solutions give people navigation features, local content and world maps directly on their mobile device, in a way that only connected devices can.

Nokia Maps 2.0 and the current commercial version of the Nokia Maps Loader is freely* available for selected devices. For download and more information, please visit http://www.maps.nokia.com

*Subject to terms and conditions. Data transfer costs may apply.

*Nokia žemėlapiai

Ganėtinai įdomi naujiena susijusi su mobiliąja navigacija. Šiandien Nokia pristatė ilgai lauktus atnaujinimus "Nokia maps" sistemai, kuri jau paruošta parsisiuntimui.
Kaip teigia Nokia, Nokia maps 2.0 pasižymi pagerinta laisvai pasirenkama automobiline navigacija, pagerinta navigacija pėstiesiems, turi miestų gidus, iš satelito darytus vaizdus bei perkurtą vartotojo sąsają. Nokia navigacijos sprendimai sudaro galimybes žmonėms naudotis navigacija, pasaulio žemėlapiais, nuo vietovės priklausomu turiniu tiesiog mobiliajame telefone.
Nuoroda parsisiuntimui bei platesnei informacijai pateikta aukščiau.

LG HB620T

This time we have some news from LG company.

LG has just launched its new mobile TV phone ‘LG HB620T’ in Europe yesterday. The HB620T support DVB-T format and 7.3 Mbps HSDPA connection. The new mobile TV phone has a 2-inch display screen only. It is a guestion if it is enough for TV viewing.

Photo Source: Slashphone.

* Vakar Europoje LG kompanija pristatė mobilųjį telefoną HB620T, pritaikytą mobiliosios televizijos žiūrėjimui. HB620T palaiko DVB-T formatą bei 7.3 Mbps HSDPA ryšį. Naujasis aparatas turi tik dviejų colių ekraną, taigi gali kilti klausimas ar toks ekranas nėra per mažas televizijos žiūrėjimui.

THE SENTENCE OF THE DAY

...it is better to have clever enemy then stupid friend....

Nokia 6212 classic

There is a quite interesting phone from Nokia. Today was introduced the Nokia 6212 classic featuring integrated Near Field Communication (NFC). The 3G handset allows consumers to conveniently share content, access services and information as well as conduct payments and ticketing with one tap of the device. The Nokia 6212 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2008 in select markets in Europe and Asia with an estimated retail price of EUR 200 before taxes and subsidies.

"NFC-capable handsets such as the Nokia 6212 classic are set to change the way mobile phone users interact with devices and services in their surroundings," says Jeremy Belostock, the Head of Near Field Communications, Nokia. "With the Nokia 6212 classic, people can swap items like business cards or calendar notes by simply tapping their handsets together. With ever-increasing device functions and services available, ease-of-use is essential. One way to keep things simple is NFC."

According to Nokia, Near Field Communication is designed for intuitive, simple and safe interaction between electronic devices. By tapping an NFC-enabled tag, consumers can receive new content such as weblinks, audio files or contact data directly to their phone. They can activate a profile in their handset or open applications such as FM radio or web browser. Photos and videos can be easily shared by tapping another NFC-capable phone and pairing with a Bluetooth NFC-enabled device, like the new NFC variant of the Nokia BH-210 headset, happens with just one touch. The lightweight Nokia BH-210 with NFC headset allows users to access all functions easily with a single multifunction key. The widely compatible headset can be used with a number of Nokia devices as well as other manufacturers' phones.


Here is an image of Nokia 6212 classic

* Nokia pristatė naująjį Nokia 6212 classic su integruota Near Field Communication (NFC). 3G prietaisas leidžia vartotojams patogiai dalintis informacija, naudotis įvairiomis paslaugomis. Planuojama, jog prekyboje telefonas turėtų pasirodyti trečiame metų ketvirtyje. Pasak Jeremy Belostock, Nokia Near Field Communications vadovo, tokie prietaisai, kaip Nokia 6212 classic turėų pakeisti būdus, kuriais mobiliųjų telefonų naudotojai naudojasi jais.

Kaip teigiama Nokia pranešime Near Field Communication yra sukurtas intuityviai, paprastai ir saugiai sąveikai tarp elektronių prietaisų.

THE SENTENCE OF THE DAY

...if you know what you want it means you want too less or you know too much...

World’s First dual-SIM Windows Mobile Smartphones

Some time ago there was an article about dual-SIM mobile phones here. And there are some more news about dual - SIM phones again, but this time it is about so called smartphones.

One of the firts dual sim mobile phones is Samsung D780. Now we have some news, that HKC made quite a surprise with what they’re calling the world’s first dual-SIM Windows Mobile smartphones. The design of the W1000 and G1000 (the former being dual CDMA and GSM, the latter dual GSM) may not light any new aesthetic fires, but their functionality is quite reasonable: a 200MHz Qualcomm CPU, 256MB ROM and 64MB RAM, microSD slot and USB, crowned by a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen.

One of the reason why it is interesting is the ability to not only have two SIM cards fitted but to access them at the same time (or, in the case of the W1000, registered to a CDMA account as well as have a GSM SIM in place), including being able to separately deactivate one or the other from the Windows Mobile interface. That way it is possible to keep personal account active, but avoid the office calling you by turning off your business account.

Both versions are apparently available now, with 2-megapixel cameras, Bluetooth (with the A2DP wireless stereo profile) and the usual WM office suite. No WiFi or GPS, which HKC lose marks for, though there is a dedicated stock market hotkey.

More info at myhkc.com

*Pirmasis dviejų sim kortelių windows išmanusis telefonas

Hkc pristatė, kaip jie vadina, pirmąjį pasaulyje išmanųjį telefoną galintį dirbti su dvejomis sim kortelėmis. Pristatyti du modeliai W1000 ir G1000. Šie modeliai pasižymi tokiomis savybėmis kaip 200MHz CPU, 256MB ROM and 64MB RAM, microSD ir USB jungtys, 2.8- colių QVGA prisilietimui jautrus ekranas, 2-megapikselių kamera, Bluetooth. Deja, nėra galimybės naudotis WiFi ir GPS. Viena iš įdomesnių savybių yra tai, kad abiejomis sim kortelėmis galima naudotis tuo pačiu metu.

THE SENTENCE OF THE DAY

...between inside and outside there is connection...

( Eve Marx )