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Chinese language to dominate the internet

Growing international adoption is changing the audience of the internet to such an extent that the dominant language of the internet is about to become Chinese, which is making moves to secure the integrity of written Chinese.

French company Lekki has secured a supply of classic, second-hand mobile phones from the 1990s and has refurbished and revamped them for resale

Mobile Technology

Back to basics mobile phones from Lekki

French company Lekki has secured a supply of classic, second-hand mobile phones from the 1990s and has refurbished and revamped them for resale.

A newly developed acoustic rectifier could improve the image quality of sonograms (Photo: myllissa via Flickr)

Imaging & Diagnostics

Acoustic rectifier improves quality of ultrasound images

Chinese scientists have developed an acoustic rectifier that forces sound waves to travel in only one direction, reducing interference and improving the quality of ultrasound images.

The credit card-sized Poco PRO digital camera from Iain Sinclair

Photography

Poco PRO - the credit card-sized 14-megapixel compact digital camera

Iain Sinclair’s Poco PRO is a credit card-sized camera that can capture 14-megapixel stills and full 1080p video.

The Thrustmaster T500 RS wheel packaging

Automotive

Thrustmaster's T500 RS is the new flagship steering wheel for Gran Turismo 5 and the PS3

The latest racing wheel with official Gran Turismo cred is the Thrustmaster T500 RS, and it looks to set the benchmark for some time.

The 26-ton electric refuse truck is powered by five strings of seven interchangeable battery packs (equivalent to 250 kilowatt hours)

Automotive

Electric refuse trucks to roll out in Paris next year

SITA Ile de France is getting ready to clean up with the world's first electric refuse truck to offer the same performance and power levels as fossil-fueled vehicles

The prototype solar reactor that directly converts the Sun's rays into fuel

Environment

Breakthrough solar reactor makes fuel from sunlight

U.S. and Swiss researchers have developed a prototype solar reactor that directly converts the Sun’s rays into fuels that can be stored, allowing the energy to be used at night or transported to locations where it is needed.

LiteLocker in its open and closed states

Around The Home

LiteLocker lets you hide your Christmas lights when they're out of season

LiteLocker is an outdoor Christmas lighting system, in which the lights fold up behind a protective cover when not in use.

GEAR4's UnityRemote turns an iOS device into a universal remote

Home Entertainment

GEAR4 UnityRemote turns iOS devices into universal remotes

UK-based GEAR4, a company better known for its iPod and iPhone audio docks, today announced the U.S. availability of its UnityRemote that turns an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad into a universal remote control.

Thijs van Oudheusden with his "poor man's X-FEL" (Photo: Bart van Overbeeke)

Science

Scientists build 'Poor Man's Free Electron Laser'

Scientists have created a "poor man's X-FEL" (Free Electron Laser), that performs some of the same key functions at a fraction of the size and price.

Ford's SYNC AppLink, which will allow drivers to control smartphone apps through their vehicle's SYNC system, will debut on the 2011 Ford Fiesta

Automotive

Ford to debut SYNC AppLink in the 2011 Fiesta

Ford's SYNC AppLink, which will allow drivers to control smartphone apps through their vehicle's SYNC system, will debut on the 2011 Ford Fiesta.

Automotive

LEAF Aero Concept to debut at 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon

Nissan is teasing the nine vehicles it will be debuting at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, including a sporty Nissan LEAF Aero Style Concept.

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