The image you see below is a star called LL Ori. The photo shows the star moving through the Orion Nebula, and the bow shaped line you see is actually the shockwave the sun creates due in part to its speed. Scientists have long believed all stars create this bow shock, but for our own sun that no longer seems to be the case.
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Our sun is slower than previously thought
Nokia’s CTO swap could be its turning point
The decision to make Henry Tirri Nokia’s new Chief Technology Officer is arguably more important for the company’s future than its deal with Microsoft over Windows Phone. Executive-level shuffles aren’t often worth much more than a casual footnote, but Tirri’s promotion – in the context of Nokia’s fading star in the smartphone league – could prove a legitimate turning point for the Finns. Tirri could well be the vital link between Nokia’s flourishing imagination and its floundering production.
BlueStacks tips Q3 for Android apps on Windows
BlueStacks - the software which allows Android apps to run on x86-based Windows PCs, and which we first told you about back in April - has grabbed some funding and announced a release schedule, with the first launch expected in Q3 2011. It's also grabbed the attention of AMD, who will be supporting BlueStacks with their APU processors.
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Toshiba Satellite C600 and L600 Series budget notebooks outed
Toshiba's final batches of note notebooks may lack the 3D magic of the A665 or the glossy ultraportable scale of the T200 Series, but the new Satellite C600 Series and Satellite L Series both have affordability to recommend them. The C600 Series kicks off at under $500 with the 14-inch C645 and the 15.6-inch C655, each available with a choice of Intel or AMD processors, while the L Series includes the 13-inch L635, the 14-inch L645, the 15.6-inch L655 and the 17.3-inch L675, all with a choice of Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 CPUs, or AMD Athlon II, Turion II, or Phenom II triple/quad core CPUs.
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Palm webOS UI chief taking new role in Android team? [Update: Confirmed!]
The man responsible for the Palm webOS UI, Matias Duarte, has apparently jumped ship and taken a new job at Google, most likely in the search giant's Android team. That's according to AllThingsD's sources; Palm have confirmed Duarte's resignation, but neither they nor Google will confirm exactly where he's headed. As Senior Director of Human Interface and User Experience at Palm, Duarte took the lead in developing the distinctive and flexible webOS interface, one of the things many - us included - believe will make the platform so ideal for the upcoming HP webOS tablet.
Update: It's confirmed, Duarte will be Google's new "User Experience Director for Android"
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Sprint pay $483m for Virgin Mobile USA
Sprint have announced that they are acquiring Virgin Mobile USA for $483m, bringing the pre-pay MVNO under the Sprint umbrella but maintaining it as a separate brand. Virgin Mobile USA uses Sprint's CDMA network for its access, and will join Boost Mobile as Sprint's key entry-level line-up.
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Android roadmap tips T-Mobile G1 v.2 “Bigfoot” and Samsung Houdini
T-Mobile USA's roadmap for Android devices has leaked, suggesting that the HTC Magic - aka T-Mobile myTouch 3G - will hit the market over the summer, priced at $179, and be followed in the fall by two new handsets. Firstly, for QWERTY lovers, the G1 v2 "Bigfoot", and also the Samsung Houdini.
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Virgin Mobile Helio Ocean 2 Quick Look and Unboxing
It’s been a long time coming, but the Ocean 2 has finally launched and should be reaching customers’ hands this weekend. Along the way, network Helio has been acquired by Virgin Mobile, and we’ve seen devices like the iPhone 3G, T-Mobile G1 and various high-end feature phones all crash the market. The stakes are undoubtedly higher, and the question is whether the Ocean 2 is too little, too late; we’ll have the SlashGear review for you soon, but first off here’s the video unboxing and some first impressions.
SlashGear Week in Review – Week 6 2009
Toshiba helped us kick off the week with the announcement of their new TG01 Windows Mobile smartphone: on paper it sounds perfect, with a high-res touchscreen, super-skinny body and all the wireless connectivity you could feasibly ask for, as well as being the first device to deliver NVIDIA’s 1GHz Snapdragon chipset. Check out our hands-on photos and video demos, as well as Toshiba’s own GUI demo, and then try and explain to me why I still can’t get as excited about the TG01 as I think I ought to be.
Helio Ocean 2 gets official on Virgin Mobile: $149 from Feb 12th
No great surprise, given the unboxing and the reviews, but Virgin Mobile USA have officially announced the launch of the Helio Ocean 2. Initially available in limited edition red, with black versions following on later in 2009, the Ocean 2 will go on sale come February 12th priced at $149. In addition, from the device's launch the carrier will be eliminating the $5 charge for unlimited mobile to mobile calling, together with starting Unlimited Nights & Weekend calling at 7pm, for all contract customers.
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Virgin Mobile Helio Ocean 2 reviewed: better, but better enough?
After its unboxing last Friday, the Virgin Mobile Helio Ocean 2 is back for a more meatier review. The dual-sliding QWERTY handset has taken some time to arrive, and it's finally dropped just in time for would-be users to ask if MySpace, chunky casings and 2GB of onboard storage is enough to tempt them in. Engadget Mobile have been comparing the Ocean 2 with its first-gen predecessor - together with the rest of the current feature-phone crowd - and have come back with mixed feelings.
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SlashGear Week in Review: Week 5 2009
We opened the week with our first-impressions of the T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900, a surprisingly adept smartphone that’s managed to impress despite the absence of 3G. We’ve also been playing with Vuzix’s iWear AV230XL OLED video headset, and the VIA Artigo A2000 Barebone Storage Server. Finally, if you prefer your gadgets with a bit of (artificial) flesh on their bones, take a look at our Orbita Mouse unboxing; we’ll have the full review this coming week.
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