VGTRK with the first channel in Moscow and Sankt-Petersburg began broadcasting digital television format high-definition DVB-T HDTV (H.264). Format picture – 1920h1088, 25 frames per second. Broadcasting is carried out at a frequency of 546 MHz (8 MHz in the band), in MPEG4.

The package includes:

• First channel;
• Russia 1;
• Russia 2;
• Russia 24;
• Sport 2 HD.

At the last channel will be live broadcasting from the Olympic Games in Vancouver, without translation. Channels can just look through receivers MU3000 and TU1100-R.

Google announced the release of extensions to the browser Chrome for Mac OS. Users will have access to all existing at the moment extensions Chrome, which number 2200, and also be able to synchronize bookmarks between multiple computers.

Recall that recently enhancement packages have been released for Windows and Linux.

Via TechRadar

In the submitted video, which laid out Electronista, shows the proprietary interface HTC Sense for Android. He obviously supports multi-sensory input and can output to display all home screens simultaneously. Perhaps this version of the interface appears on HTC devices based on Android 2.1, but be sure this is impossible.

It is expected that the forthcoming International Congress of mobile HTC introduce at least one smartphone on the Android 2.1. HTC may show successor Hero – Legend, as well as several other flagship models, such as Incredible.

Via Electronista

Apple is an urgent need to think about the issue of the stylus for a capacitive screen, because otherwise she risks to pay a significant share of the profits … slaughterhouse. As seen from the photos, users in South Korea get the hand to use as a stylus for the iPhone usual sausage in the plastic package. In cold weather, remove gloves are not always pleasant, and sausage in their properties is the perfect substitute for thumb.

Via Engadget

According to Electronista, Nokia can provide at the upcoming International Congress of mobile communication "perfect" device on the basis of the updated OS Symbian ^ 3. New be called N8, it would have 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen with a proprietary interface and 12-megapixel (!) Camera that supports record format 720p, HDMI-output to 1080p and the codec DivX.

The same source reports that Ovi Store will be an application for viewing TV programs on the phones of Nokia. Also reported that in the Nokia product line will be yet another category – S, for the most expensive and exclusive models.

Via Electronista

New player in the market of flat TVs Kateeva company promised to provide a way to make OLED-displays are almost twice cheaper than now, and cheaper LCD counterparts. Achieve the desired in Kateeva intend using special technology that allows displays to print on a special printer. Theoretically, such a printer can print panels up to 90 inches diagonal. Testing the new technology will begin only next year.

OLED-displays have the best image quality and lighter in weight, but they are expensive. For example, OLED-TV Sony XEL-1 diagonal of 11 inches is $ 2500.

Via Electronista

Microsoft founder Bill Gates, a longtime supporter of the Tablet PC and touch, said in a television interview that the iPad was not impressed. He admitted that at one time envied the iPhone, but iPad similar feelings he has not called.

"I am a big fan of sensory input and electronic books, but I still think that the main role will be to play any combination of voice, pen and keyboard of the present – in other words, netbooks. I'll sit here and do not feel the same sense that with the iPhone, when I said: "Oh my God, Microsoft simply does not bromide so high." This is a good e-book, but iPad there is nothing on that I can look and say: "What a pity that it did not Microsoft" ».

Bill Gates is not the only one who is not thrilled with respect iPad. According to surveys, most consumers had no desire to buy this device.

Microsoft itself has in 2001 introduced its Tablet PC (Tablet PC), with said that a few years, such computers displace desktop. But then an unusual lack of technology, form factor and an unusual way to enter did not allow a tablet to take significant market share.

Via AppleInsider