Google Nexus 7 Specs Leaked

After Samsung Galaxy S III and 2 tablets Surface of Microsoft that makes a lot of the creators of technology, especially the handset to make speculations and rumors vary some time ago.
When products are rumored to have appeared and released by the vendor in question, the news about these products is also slowly starting to fall not segencar rumor was circulating at that time. Now another rumor that still remains is the much talked about Google tablet is reportedly named Nexus 7.
Some time ago a lot of which inform Google about this tablet, but rumors are quickly lost because it has no hard evidence. However, the information was first released by Gizmodo.com.au said that they had pocketed the specification of the Nexus 7.
Specification that is exhaled is Nexus 7 uses Quad-Core processor 1.3 GHz Tegra 3 Chip and using the Android 4.1 operating system Jelly Bean (Andorid 5.0). For graphics, Nexus 7 is using 12-core nVidia GeForce GPU. 1GB of RAM in it and the internal storage of 8GB and 16GB (two variants).
There is no camera on the back and Google just put a camera on the front with 1.2MP resolution. A resolution of the camera is small enough for the size of the tablet. 7-inch screen with 1280 x 800 pixels with IPS technology that can be rotated up to 178 degrees. Another facility that is Wi-Fi a / b / g / n and the NFC with Google Wallet. The battery can last up to 9 hours for active use.
For the internal storage capacity will reportedly be sold at a price of USD 199 while the 16GB will be marketed at a price of USD 249. Reportedly, Google introduced the Nexus 7 is held at the Google I / O on June 27 in San Francisco.

ASUS PadFone, Three Devices Into One

Although almost all computing needs can be met through a tablet PC but can not be denied that the role of the notebook is still not completely replaced. At other times, the high mobility of people demanding to divert almost all of their computing needs to the smartphone. If you want practical, ASUS PadFone this could be the solution of interest.

ASUS PadFone could meet three requirements before. Android smartphone PadFone sail could be 4.3 inches, but in an instant it can turn into a tablet PC 10.1-inch screen size. If it was not enough, PadFone can also turn into a full notebook with a keyboard.

Quite simply put into PadFone PadFone Station and this smartphone will turn into a tablet PC. Not just changing the size, PadFone this Station as well as provide additional resources so that the ASUS PadFone can work longer. The same case occurs when PadFone tablet form, was transformed into a notebook.

Smartphone with operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 ® 1.5GHz dual core while the screen using the technology Super AMOLED QHD. PadFone camera is also equipped with ultra-sharp 8-megapixel camera with Fuji image processor. Camera with lens aperture F/2.2 uses the 5 elements.

When put in PadFone Station, smartphone battery life which has now turned into a tablet, up to 63 hours. ASUS also put DynamicDisplay technology to ensure a seamless transition between the screen and PadFone PadFone Station.

If you feel the touch screen input is not a practical way, ASUS provides a docking keyboard that will change in the blink of an intangible PadFone tablet PC that has had to be a notebook-sized 10.1-inch screen. Not just add keyboard, docking also boost battery lifespan up to 102 hours.

PadFone PadFone Stylus also comes with a headset that is Bluetooth stylus pen that is able to function as a headset for ease in receiving a phone call. PadFone owners will also get 32GB of ASUS WebStorage service for free for 3 years and take advantage of ASUS cloud services to optimize their computing experience unique cloud. ASUS's latest innovation comes with the exclusive ASUS SuperNote application - an application that allows users to record the recording information through a wide selection of both keyboard input, finger, catch a photo or video, or sound - it preinstalled.

Xperia Ion, Sony's first LTE Smartphone will be Available in Indonesia

Possible from the camera, the new product made by Sony Mobile has no rival in Indonesia. Xperia Ion in the near term will be marketed in Indonesia has a camera on the back with 12MP resolution.
Sony introduces its new product is when the International CES 2012 event was held on 21 June. According to Sony, Xperia Ion is the first LTE and HSPA smartphone from Sony that will be present in Indonesia. "Through the Xperia ion, we combine some of the main things that will take the user to something more than a smartphone," said Hanny Sanjaya, Marketing Communications Manager Mobile Communications Sony Indonesia.
Not only has the PlayStation certification, Xperia ions can also be connected directly with other electronic devices like TVs, laptop, tablet, or other similar smartphones. Product made by Sony it has a screen size of 1280 x 720 pixels.
In addition equipped with a camera with great resolution, there are also facilities in which photography is Fast Capture. This facility serves to capture photos instantly. According to news received by merdeka.com, from standby mode to the first shooting, the camera only needs 1.5 seconds to operate.
Xperia Ion uses Dual-Core 1.5GHz processor Snapdragon S3 and 2.3.7 Gingerbread Android operating system. The screen size of 4.6 inches with the addition of Mobile BRAVIA ® Engine technology to showcase all things are clear and bright through the screen. The display of the Ion is also equipped with safety as used by other Xperia series is Mineral Glass.
Other facilities included in this Ion Xperia is Sony Exmor R ™, DLNA, HDMI output, BRAVIA Sync, NFC, 16GB of internal storage, microSD, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Twitter Sync, LiveWare Manager, 3.5mm headphone jack , micro-SIM and a few other interesting features.
This handset has a size of 133.1 x 68.6 x 11.7 mm and weighs 138.9 grams. Hanny Sanjaya added, "(Xperia Ion) Designed to deliver an enjoyable experience through the many screens we used to play, see, and for, Xperia ion is a provider of entertainment anytime and anywhere you want."
Sony Mobile plans to launch these products in the Indonesian market in the near future. However, Sony has not provided official confirmation of the price of this product. As information, starting today (24/06), Sony Xperia Ion has officially entered the U.S. market at a price of USD 99.99.

ASUS Launches Zenbook Prime for Indonesia Market

Ultrabook trend is being plagued at the moment. This is coupled with the launch of Windows 8 by Microsoft in early June, many companies are aggressively spawned ultrabooknya products by dressing operating system with the look of Metro Style.
One product from ASUS soon enliven ultrabook market in Indonesia. ASUS product called Prime Zenbook This is the latest generation of ASUS made Zenbook series.
According to press releasenya, Zenbook Prime comes in two variants namely UX21A and UX31A. Due to fall into the category ultrabook, Zenbook Prime is very light and thin. To UX21A weighing only weighs 1.1 kg and 1.3 kg heavy weight UX31A.
"ZENBOOK are such that they have the perfect HD multimedia features in a sleek form factor and efficient," said Juliana Chen, Product Manager & Marketing ASUS Indonesia.
In the manufacture of these products, ASUS has formed a partnership with Intel. Prime Zenbook excess compared with the previous version lies in the use of IPS panel technology that could sharpen the display screen visualization.
In addition, the IPS technology also serves to widen the view angle up to 178 degrees. UX21A has a screen of 11.6 inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) while UX31A has a larger screen is 13.3 inches (1920 x 1080 pixels).
For audio facilities, ASUS has burrowed into the ASUS SonicMaster Prime Zenbook this. Other facilities are an Intel Core i & Ivy Bridge, multigesture touchpad features, one-piece chicklet keyboard, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 256GB SSD HDD, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and much more.
ASUS Zenbook Prime UX21A will be marketed at a price of USD 1629 while ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A will be marketed at a price of USD 1729.
With the launch of ASUS Zenbook, the user ultrabook in Indonesia has many more options because now not only have products that meet market ASUS Indonesia, many products from other companies were also present in the Indonesian market.

Quick Voice LG ready to compete with Samsung S-Voice and Apple Siri

If Samsung has S-Voice and Apple has Siri, it turns out the vendor does not want to lose this one. Reported by Engadget.com, LG has also developed an application assistant is similar to S-Voice and Siri.

As written in Lgnewsroom.co.kr, Quick Voice plan will be tested in the Korean market first and then be marketed in a single package series handsets like Optimus Optimus and Optimus LTE Vu II.

It seems that the Samsung LG mimic steps in creating the application assistant, LG created the Quick Voice is only for Android users in general and in particular LG smartphone users. As well as the capabilities of the Siri and S-Voice, Quick Voice can also be used to find information about everything.

For a while, not much information about this LG Quick Voice. LG parties still have not lowered further official confirmation. So, stay tune.

Smartfren Jack Number of Customers by Bundling Package

Smartfren set a target of two million new customers in East Java during the year 2012. This belief could not be separated from the launch of several product bundling including Max and Smartfren Smartfren Andro Andro Tab.
"Moreover, the communication tools that we sell into the market is tailored to the demands of consumers today," said FJ Arinto President, Regional Head Smartfren East Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, on Reuters after introducing Smartfren Andro Tab in Surabaya, on Tuesday (19 / 06).
Major FJ Arinto sure if 50 percent of the targets will be contributed by the sale of mobile phones while the rest come from a removable device for the lower middle segment of the consumer such as HP Smartfren Jambu. "Mobile telecommunications equipment Smartfren Jambu is offered to the market potential of East Java, given the support of HD Voice technology that can improve sound clarity, lower noise level and adjustment distance voice," he said.
Andro Smartfren Max predicted to contribute 30 percent of total sales while the high-end devices will account for 15 percent of total sales.
Although Smartfren Andro new Tab Java amounts introduced to the market demand is very high. Number of new products ordered society in the region reached 700 units. "Meanwhile, the devices that we now introduce the Tab and Smartfren Smartfren Andro Andro Max is marketed to target middle-to upper-class customers," he said.
Andro Smartfren Max has a screen measuring 3.5 inches and is designed for comfort of use. On the other hand, Smartfren Andro is a tablet-sized Tab seven-inch screen that uses capacitive multitouch screen. Both of these devices are already using the operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
"For the lower middle class community, today we also introduce a mobile phone dual on HP Smartfren Jambu targeting fans of the entertainment world because of the existence and MP3/MP4 FM radio feature," he said.

The Gadget Is Made of Junk

Well who would have thought the word gadget as we know it is identical with the modern and sophisticated equipment. Apparently there is a gadget made of used goods. Maybe the creator of this gadget inspired by the existence of global warming that is currently being campaigned intensively. But with the gadget from recycled materials can inspire us to care for the preservation of the earth.Besides scrap plastic, cardboard, cork or other material that many people regarded as waste, it can be recycled into electronic items that are environmentally friendly and marketable.
 Here it is eight innovative gadget made from recycled waste:

A. Samsung Blue Earth Phone
South Korean electronics company is releasing a touchscreen phone that was environmentally friendly. Phone casing is made of plastic bottles and packaging box use of soy ink. Although made from recycled materials, do not underestimate the technology used. Blue Earth Phone has 3.2 megapixel camera, music and video player, Bluetooth, 3G and microSDHC slot.
 

 

2. Stylish Headphones
Headphone output Brit Ashcroft proved that recycled materials can also look chic and elegant. Part headband that connects the left and right headphone speakers are made of wood acoustic guitar that has been unused. Some elements of this headphone is also made of aluminum and leather garments former musicians.
 

3. Centon DataStick Green
USB drives with a capacity of 2GB and 4GB is made of 100% eco-friendly material. Wrapping material components made of aluminum and plastic recycling.
 

 

4. Timeless USB WatchDesign-Brother creates 'Timeless Watch', a watch made from old computer parts. Interestingly, this clock can also function as USB and charging hours when plugged into a computer slot.












 

5. Corky the Kinetic Mouse
Who would have thought a mouse with unique motifs such as marble is made from recycled materials? The exterior of the mouse is made from cork waste and plastic elements.
 

6. Asus Bamboo Computer Ecobook
Laptop casing with a classic design is made from recycled plastic, and the edges are made of cardboard.
 

7. Sprout Eco Friendly Watch
Packaging and wrapping the hook this watch is made from corn starch that is easy to decompose naturally. The needle made from bamboo and organic cotton rope. While the batteries are made of mercury-free materials.
 



That's 7 Gadgets made from recycled scrap. Hopefully this can inspire you to produce something worth selling the goods that are not considered to be useful to others.

Retina-Display Enjoy The Smartphone Android

When introducing technology-Retina Display, Apple claims that the display pixel density is so high as to the human eye can not see any symptoms of pixelation. Now, there is a chance to enjoy the beauty of Retina-screen display in the gadget at a price of "tilt". A gadget company based in China will soon release Android smartphone with Retina-Display technology.
A company called Qihoo 360 plans to release Android gadget with Retina-Display at affordable prices. Although there is no certainty about the launch date, but the news reported by Ubergizmo (14/06) mentions that this gadget will be named Qihoo AK47.
Qihoo AK47 will use a screen measuring 4.5 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels with a pixel density of 326ppi. This figure is already qualified to be called Retina-Display. iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and fourth-generation iPod touch also has a pixel density of 326ppi, though with a resolution of 960 x 640 pixels only.
TI OMAP 4460 processor 1.2GHz smartphone believed to be the brains of these temporary RAM to be installed has a capacity of 1GB. 4GB space is provided as a media store internal temporary sized 5-megapixel camera will be the main camera of this smart phone. In addition, there is a 2-megapixel camera located on the front of this smartphone.
Qihoo AK47 will use the Android operating system 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and comes with a battery 1.800mAh.
This information is distributed solely by Hong Zhou Yi, chairman Qihoo 360 through his Weibo account. Hong Zhou Yi also said that Android gadget will be released with a price tag under USD274. In addition to the above specification data, Hong Zhou Yi also put pictures Qihoo AK47 that he would launch. Interestingly, no Alcatel labels on smartphone photo in question. It may be that Alcatel will be co-produced this gadget, but if Hong Yi Zhou to use any image as an illustration of this product.
The question arises, whether Apple will allow Qihoo AK47 is marketed with the promise of Retina-Display wording?

Microsoft's New Tablet PC iPad Ready to Compete This June 18

Indeed, June is a month full of surprises and can be practically very busy. In this month, many electronics companies and handset vendors are launching their new products. Not just a new product launch, in June, there are also some major events that took place almost simultaneously.

An example is the APPLE WWDC 2012, E3 2012, and still there are a few more. Now a new paper back sticking out. This time, the news is saying that Microsoft is getting ready to launch a tablet device to rival the Apple iPad product.

According Thewrap.com, rumors Microsoft is planning to launch this product on Monday, June 18, at 3:30 pm in Los Angeles. However, there is no telling where the information that Microsoft's new tablet will be launched.

Rumors, Microsoft's new tablet will use a Windows operating system RT or branch of the Windows OS 8 that can run on devices using ARM microprocessor. The technology is a little microprossesor dihelatnya discussed at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier in 2011 in Las Vegas by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

Although Microsoft denies making this tablet, but Mashable.com claims to have got the invitation from Microsoft to attend the launch of Microsoft's tablet.

Sony Xperia Miro, Fun Social Smartphone From Sony

In addition to bombard the public with the duo Tipo handset, the Xperia handset from another family named Miro is also ready to pitch. Sony said on its official website Sonymobile.com, Xperia Miro can be integrated directly with the leading social networking site Facebook directly.
Like the duo Tipo, Miro Xperia will be available in four color variants of black, black / pink, white and white / gold. According Xperiablog.net, users will get a warning light when a message or when a new notification on his Facebook account.
The handset is equipped with Qualcomm MSM7225A 800 MHz processor and uses Google's operating system is Android ™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. In addition to having 512MB of RAM, Miro also has 4GB of internal storage capacity can be expanded using a microSD greater.
It uses the screen size of 3.5 inches with 320 x 480 pixel resolution which is also equipped with Mineral Glass technology as used by the Tipo Tipo and Dual and can display 16,777,216 colors TFT. On the back there with a resolution of 5MP camera with LED flash on the side. To the camera front, Sony put the VGA technology.
In addition, to optimize the camera on the back, Sony has put some features such as 4x digital zoom, Auto focus, Flash / Photo flash, flash / Photo light, Geotagging, Self-timer, Send to web, video capture light Touch, and Video recording.
For the problem of connectivity, facilities owned by Miro Xperia more diverse than those used by the duo Tipo. These features include 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA), aGPS, Bluetooth ™, DLNA Certified, Media Transfer Protocol, Micro USB, USB tethering Native, Media Go ™, PC Companion, Synchronisation via Facebook ™, Synchronisation via SyncML ™,Synchronisation via Google ™, Synchronisation with PC, Synchronisation via Microsoft ® Exchange ActiveSync, High speed USB 2.0, USB mass storage, and Wi-Fi.
Of the network and the Internet, the features of the Xperia Miro is still the same as that used by the Tipo series. The handset also uses the same battery as and Tipo Tipo Dual is 1500 mAh and 1460 mAh Typical Minium. Sony says that the batteries used this product can last up to 5 hours for the use of talk and up to 470 hours of standby time when used in a GSM network.
When used in a UMTS network, the batteries can last up to 6 hours talk and 545 hours for standby. As well as, and Tipo Tipo Dual Xperia, Xperia Miro is also not equipped with the official explanation about the price.

Sony Xperia Tipo Dual, a Tiny Smartphone with Dual-SIM Card

Looks like Sony does not just stop at one Tipo only. According to Engadget.com, Sony also makes a 'brother' of the Xperia Xperia Tipo Tipo called Dual. Dual purpose of the handset one said it has two slots for SIM Card.

Dual specs of the Xperia Tipo is similar to the Xperia Tipo. What makes these two handsets that differ only on the SIM Card slot and a little more streamlined shape than the Xperia Tipo. According to the explanation in Sonymobile.com, Sony added two slots for SIM Card in order to facilitate its users, especially business people.

By using the Dual-SIM handset Car, so users do not need to carry two different handsets just because it has two SIM card. Dual Xperia Tipo very efficient for users of mobile handsets and busy.

Users also can set a different ringtone for two SIM to SIM Card users can distinguish which ones are getting a call or message. Not only be used for any business activity, Tipo Dual also comes with many features similar to those used in the Xperia Tipo.

As reviewed in Xperiablog.net, the model also uses a Qualcomm MSM7225A 800MHz processor, a 3.2-inch screen with 320 x 480 pixel resolution. Not only that, this handset also has 512MB of RAM and internal storage of 2.9 GB.

The camera on the back has a resolution of 3.2 MP and on the front using VGA technology. Still the same as the Xperia Tipo, this handset also has a four color variants of classic black, classic white, deep red and navy blue.

Reportedly, the Tipo Tipo Dual and will be launched in the third quarter of this year. Unfortunately, there is no explanation about the price for this handset.

Sony Xperia Tipo, Fat Smartphone For Beginners

On 13 June, Sony Mobile Communications announced it will launch a new series of family Xperia. These products are one of the latest handset called the Xperia Tipo. According to the explanation in Sonymobile.com, Tipo Xperia is very easy to operate and plotted as a smartphone for beginners.
In a press releasenya, Xperia Tipo equipped with a screen of 3.2 inches (320 x 480 pixels) that do not use Gorilla Glass technology is used most commonly as other smartphones. Mineral Glass Sony uses technology to protect the screen of this handset from scratches. The screen is reportedly capable of displaying as many as 262.000 color TFT.
The operating system uses the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Xperia Tipo also capable of running on the network UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I), GSM GPRS / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900, UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I), and GSM GPRS / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900.
On the back there with a resolution of 3.2 MP camera which can also be connected with the facility in which such Geotagging. In addition, there are also features Self Timer, Send to Web, Touch capture and video recording.
Xperia Tipo 800 MHz processor Qualcomm Snapdragon ™ MSM7225AA. Overall, the resolution of the Tipo is 103 x 57 x 13 mm and weighs 99.4 grams. There are four color options for the handset that looks a bit 'fat' is the classic black, classic white, deep red, and navy blue.
To internet facilities, Xperia Tipo has been equipped with several interesting applications such as Google Play ™, Google ™ search, Google Voice ™ Search, Google Maps ™, Street View and Latitude ™, NeoReader ™ barcode scanner, Pan & Zoom, Web browser (WebKit ™ ), Facebook ™, Google Talk ™, Gmail, YouTube ™, and Sony Entertainment Network.
As for the connectivity problem, the handset also comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA), Bluetooth ™, Media Transfer Protocol, Micro USB, USB Native, Synchronisation via Facebook ™, Synchronisation via Google ™, Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync ®, USB High speed 2.0, USB mass storage, and Wi-Fi.
Internal storage capacity of 2.9GB which can be coupled with the use of microSD up to 32GB. The handset can use two types of batteries is 1500 mAh and 1460 mAh Typical Minium. Sony says that the GSM network, the battery can last up to 5 hours of talk or to be used up to 470 hours for standby.
In the UMTS network, the battery can last up to 4 hours for talk, and more than 545 hours for standby. There has not been an official explanation about the price of this the Sony Xperia Tipo.

'Smart Fridge', Check Stock Foods of Smartphone

Not just a cell phone or TV can be labeled as the 'smart'. Refrigerator aka freezer can have a similar label. One is the ability to connect to the internet. Wow!
This is what created the South Korean electronics manufacturer, LG. With Smart technology brings Thinq, the owner of the smart refrigerator is able to stock the food through their smartphone. In addition, if any kind of food that has expired then the notification will also appear on the screen smartphone.
Users will also be assisted to buy food that has been depleted. Presents a list of features available to buy food at a time in which the place to shop. So it is no longer needed a shopping list on paper, sometimes dizzying.
Through features 'Smart Access', the activities of any food can be done online, which makes the user does not have to buy conventionally with a visit to the supermarket.
If there is a defect in the refrigerator smart device, users can also mendiagnonisnya via smartphone. Data dianosis was sent to the LG service center and the consumer will be informed about the technical problems that occur.
Consumers can also be notified directly via their smartphone on minor issues. For example, the door refrigerator or freezer is left open in the state does not turn on or off.
Before enjoying the sophistication, the user must mendonwload application in Google Play. Application also contains instructions for using the refrigerator as well as how to store food properly.
When not using a smartphone, users can do things on the LCD panel located on the refrigerator door. In the refrigerator itself there are night mode feature that can reduce electrical energy consumption of up to four hours at night.
According to Moon-Bum Shin, Vice President & CEO of LG Electronics Home applience, LG refrigerators are the latest generation of thrust changes in managing the food. Consumers will get greater convenience and comfort.
"In other words, the equipment is changing the way people organize their lives," he said in Seoul, South Korea.
This product has begun to circulate on the Korean market since last year. Refrigerator was not thrown into the international market, especially to Indonesia, which absorbs 30% market LG refrigerator. Currently, a new variant of the LG refrigerator is present in Indonesia and the Big Side by Side Ref.
The second refrigerator is a combination of health and energy-saving features. Its capacity is very large. Especially for the series Side By Side, Door Refrigerator LG has in Door. Direct users to take food only by repeatedly pressing the panel without opening the door.

ITB Being BlackBerry Innovation Center in Asia

Research In Motion signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bandung Institute of Technology at ITB Campus, Bandung, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. MoU Memorandum goes on in March.
RIM says ready to invest U.S. $ 5 million over five years to build RIM Innovation Center in the ITB.
"This partnership demonstrates the commitment RIM to Indonesia," said Coordinating Minister for Economy, Hatta Rajasa.
"We give full support to RIM and ITB for this cooperation. We see it as an important marker for the strengthening of local infrastructure, job creation, and education programs for students in Indonesia, "he added.
According to Hastings Singh as Managing Director of South Asia RIM, RIM's vision of this partnership to put Indonesia as a key center of innovation. Indonesia will be directed to the development of applications and mobile content in South East Asia region and worldwide.
"ITB is a prestigious institution in Indonesia and is a good partner of RIM to cooperate in a progressive initiative. We believe that the linkage between business, education, and innovation are very closely related to the economic prosperity that can contribute to building a strong knowledge economy, "said Singh.
Prof. Dr. Akhmaloka as ITB Rector welcomed the collaboration with RIM. Innovation center is expected to establish new jobs and businesses in the area of ​​mobile computing is growing very rapidly.
"We believe that RIM and ITB have the same vision for the empowerment of research and training for application developers," said Akhmaloka.
RIM will open training for ITB students. The course can be a container of students learn to develop and market mobile applications. Various seminars and conferences to spark innovation and entrepreneurial spirit will be held.
RIM Innovation Center is planned to open this year. Scholarships will be provided to help students join the program.

Microsoft to Buy Yammer

Microsoft says it wants to buy social networking yammer with a value of 1.2 billion dollars. Yammer business social networking site has been used by more than 200 thousand companies mostly based in the U.S., such as Ford Motor and EBay.
"The acquisition of private business social network that will help Microsoft to reach out to corporate customers," said The Washington Post.

Deal with Yammer also predicted to increase competition with Windows software manufacturer Salesforce.com and Oracle Corporation.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) to write a business social networking site founded in 2008 it agreed to be acquired by Microsoft for 1.2 billion U.S. dollars.

"However, the certainty of the acquisition time is uncertain," says the WSJ quoted source is related to the acquisition. The second company spokesman, either Microsoft or Yammer, declined comment that related acquisitions.

Yammer, which is known as Facebook at work, creating a social network inside a company that makes it possible to share files and other applications, and this capability is a threat to the dominance of Microsoft's software business.

If the deal is finalized, it will be the second time in a year in which Microsoft bought a company of the younger to the initial public offering (IPO), the Journal said.

On May 2011, Microsoft purchased the voice and video services leader Internet, Skype, worth 8.5 billion U.S. dollars (approximately Rp 80.47 trillion), is the largest purchase ever made​​, in order to increase its presence in the online world dominated by Google and Facebook.

Skype announced late last month that they hope to increase the number of users quadrupling to be one billion mobile phone users and through partnerships with Facebook and other companies.