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A software on Facial Recognition has been developed through join efforts between Rey Juan Carlos ( Madrid Universidad) and DIA( Dept. of Artificial Intelligence) researchers of FIUPM. The software can recognize facial expression in real time. When used on video applications, facial expressions of persons sitting in front of their computer screen can be perceived quite accurately and promptly.

Facial recognitions are currently limited to six prototypes: anger, fear, disgust, happiness, surprise, and sadness. Images are processed at 30 images/second enabling actual facial recognition in real time! This software can work on desktop computers and laptops.

This software will cause significant changes in our current computer era. Human and computer interfaces will be greatly enhanced. Online business and government relations will be improved more. The use of avatars that can represent the person’s actual emotions in real time will greatly change how online relations and transactions are handled. Even the gaming industry will reach a new level with a much more interactive game play, whether single or multiplayer.

Apple Company recently announced that it will be releasing a 2GB Ipod Shuffle. Even more good news is the prcie, an affordable $69 purchase price. They also had the 1GB model priced at an all time low price of $49. This is very good news for those who’ve been wanting to get an Apple Ipod but couldn’t yet afford to do so. For current unit owners, they can opt to increase their drive capacity by swtiching to the 2GB model without spending too much money.

Like what Apple’s worldwide marketing VP (Greg Joswiak) mentioned, iPod shuffle will definitely be the most affordable among its competitors now that unit price has dropped down to $49.

iPod shuffles come in blue,silver,purple, and green colors. For limited time, the Red edition is available. With the new 2GB model, people can bring along even more songs for endless hours of audio listening and even video streaming.

An estimated one third wireless networks are not secured. This means, the free firewall protection available to users are not being utilized. Hotspots are all the rage, be it in businesses, at homes, or in other areas even in parks making every intruder eavesdrop from miles away. A prowler could then pick the signal up from the router and interrupt services, launch viruses and averts authorized access to the network. Their ability to tap an internet connection leads to lower bandwidth resulting in a slower connection.

Insufficient knowledge of the free firewall protection made available to many is not well consumed by the users. As a result, they unconsciously turned on Windows firewall, the ZoneAlarm and top with the anti-virus firewall, all in progress. Setting up a routers firewall and a little self education can save anyone from encountering adversities and could prevent identity theft from growing at epidemic proportions.

Touch screen monitors gained its popularity due to Apple’s instinctive design. The sudden increase of demands in touch screen handhelds has left people wondering of the purposes touch screen monitors has utilizing the same technology with that of the iPhones. Touch screen monitors can be used for different functional purposes and comes in a variety of sizes. The modern generation monitors work with Windows XP and Vista with suitable drivers. This monitor works well with other operating systems like Macintosh and Linux provided the manufacturer will give necessary drivers.

Carputer is one of the most prominent touchscreen monitor, enmesh of car and computer. Watching movies, listening to music, or surfing the internet has become a possibility with a touch screen monitor mounted in a car stereo. Truly, it becomes popular in the buying public. As the demand increases, the technology will advance where every monitor could be a touch screen.

The Nokia Research Center is working towards releasing their first ever morph device. This research is being done in cooperation with Cambridge Nanoscience Ctr., UK. The morph concept allows for the creation of devices which are flexible and translucent. Though it will revolutionize technology as we see it, item costs may still be kept low since the process will enable lesser but powerful specs on a smaller and maximized space.

Thru the use of nanotechnology, Nokia hopes to come up with devices of great elasticity, flexibility, and endurance. If they achieve that any sooner, consumers will definitely patronize their newly invented products. Think of a cellular phone which can be folded easily to fit into a small pocket yet can be enlarged fully to a traditional handset size! Mobile phones that change shapes would be a great sight which will surely keep unit owners fumbling with them for a long time.