Intel buys the GPS navigation from ST-Ericsson

ST-Ericsson has confirmed the sale of its satellite navigation to Intel for an undisclosed amount. This includes and recovers all assets, intellectual property as well as 130 employees based in the UK, India and Singapore. The dismantling of the joint venture by STMicroelectronics and Ericsson continues with the sale of Intel GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) division. The latter provided satellite technology for GPS and GLONASS systems. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed, but ST-Ericsson said it would "reduce the cash requirements of the joint venture of approximately $ 90 million." Intel puts his hand on the assets of the GNSS division, intellectual property as well as 130 employees based in Daventry, England, Bangalore in India and Singapore. In March, ST Microelectronics and Ericsson announced their intention to withdraw from the joint venture after failing to find a buyer. The two partners have decided to share some of the activities of ST-Ericsson and close the rest. Almost 1600 staffs could be eliminated throughout the world, which includes 500 to 700 in Europe alone.

Gigabyte Unveiled Motherboards Z87X-UD3H and Z87X-UD4H

Gigabyte has unveiled two motherboards in ATX that are equipped with a socket LGA 1150: the Z87X-UD3H and Z87X-UD4H. They are designed to accommodate future processors of Intel more particularly Haswell, which is going to officially release on June 4. Already Intel has divulged many details of its next generation Haswell CPU and recently gave some more information on the different models with integrated graphics. Since the launch date is fast approaching, the brand partners are increasingly pressing for the image of that Gigabyte, hence it has unveiled the details with two of its motherboards photos. The Z87X-UD3H and Z87X UD4H are very close to one another even sinks except the color and the heat pipe of the second. The external connector is the same among them and includes six USB 3.0 ports, two eSATA, Gigabit LAN port, six 3.5mm jacks and a quartet of video outputs: DVI, VGA, HDMI and Display Port. However there are three digital outputs we should appreciate for the same. The rear connection of the two cards is the same. On both cards, so we find a LGA 1150, four slots for DDR3, a PCI slot, three x1 and three PCIe x16 PCIe. A logo on the PCB announces support for NVIDIA SLI in both cases remains to be seen whether this is also the case of the "3-Way SLI." Obviously, a shovelful of S-ATA ports of the game, but some may regret the absence of an mSATA connector. On the PCB we can notice the presence of a digital display to just know the type of fault in the event of a problem, and buttons to start the machine or perform a "Reset" and a "Clear CMOS". In addition, two small switches are part and are expected to move from one to another. No details have been revealed regarding the availability and their prices. However, things should quickly change the since the date is fast approaching and the NDA on the Haswell processors will end on June 4.

"voyager" a smart treadmill

The novel concept makes the carpet meant for more fun race. The treadmills are certainly convenient; they have not had a real revolution both in their level design features. Therefore, the designer Yoon Il-Seop imagined a futuristic version of the device used in most gyms. The concept is part of devices called "smart." Called Voyager, it is present in an avant-garde installation and quite cumbersome. In fact, the treadmill has a larger display and an interactive system. By offering a more immersive racing experience, the user is able to move in different places without setting foot outside. Three modes are then proposed: travel, sports and games. The first allows you to venture into the streets of a selected area while the second allows running with other people on the same track. The latter method promises an entertaining experience incorporating the runner in the game through his avatar. Can be synchronized with a Smartphone, it includes a number of programs and settings to adjust according to the difficulty of the training. Unfortunately, traveling is reduced to its concept stage. Nothing has been added more about this project so far.

LG offers waterproof version of Optimus G

After Sony and soon Samsung, LG is also giving importance to a high-end Smartphone in a waterproof version. The Optimus GJ released in June in Taiwan for an offer price out equivalent to 600 dollars. The trend towards waterproof and dust proof Smartphones seems to be gaining most major brands. After Sony and Xperia Z and ZR, the future Galaxy S4 a Active Samsung model, LG offers here that turn a waterproof version of its Optimus G. GJ named Optimus, it is certified IPX7, which means it can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Its dimensions are slightly larger than the current model (36.9 x68.9x9.9 mm against 131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm). The Optimus GJ uses features the same 4.7-inch screen and a quadruple heart Snapdragon S4 processor at 1.5 GHz. Same again, the 13 megapixel camera sensor with 2 GB of RAM but only 16 GB of internal storage against 32 GB for Optimus G. This new model was announced recently and will be available in Taiwan next month for an equivalent $ 600 off as introductory price. Its availability in other markets has not yet been detailed.

Oppo Find 5 Smartphone 5 inch Full HD

At the end of last year, Find 5 Oppo, a Smartphone running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with a Full HD screen was introduce. The brand has just indicated that the phone would be available in Europe soon for a nominal price of € 399. While we often talk about the popular brands like Galaxy S4, HTC One and Sony Xperia Z We have forgot Find 5 Oppo which was announced late last year by the Chinese manufacturer Oppo who was the first one announced a 5- inch Smartphone with a We have forgot Find 5 Oppo. Its technical features are rather comprehensive and comparable to high-end Sony model when comparing the price.

 IPS screen 5-inch Full HD (441 DPI)
 SoC Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core "Krait" 1.5 GHz, Adreno 320
 2 GB of RAM
16 or 32 GB of storage
 Photo / Video 13 megapixel sensor with optical f / 2.2 and LED flash
Wi-Fi 802.11n compliant dual band Wi-Fi Display
 Bluetooth
NFC
3G + up to 42 Mb / s
Battery 2500 mAh
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

If you want to book this Smartphone, start early.