Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Swine Flu!

As the Swine Flu make it's way around the world, I can't stop and wonder that the world does repeat itself. After the Asia financial downturn at 1997, Hong Kong was hit by the Avian Flu and SARS virus that received unprecedented publicity. The famous N95 mask became an icon. Now the N95 mask is back.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Top 10 Green car from kbb.com

To mark the coming of Earth Day 2009 kbb.com has posted their top 10 green car for 2009 for the US market. The Prius once again make the final list with some expected chooses like Insight, Fit, and Jetta TDI. The new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid also make the list with Escape Hybrid, Ford taken 2 spot from just 3 naming from an American manufacture. Japan auto company took 4 spots, Germany auto company took 3 spots (Mini Cooper is now a BMW own company). Japan and Europe has always been at the top of green auto development, but I don't think American is really behind too far with new auto company like Teslamotors.

Friday, April 24, 2009

1 Billion downloads!

The Apple App Store has reach 1 billion download in a short time of just 9 months since its launch. For all the iPhone and iPod Touch user this is great news cause, it will only lure more developer to the platform. Creating more apps and more games.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

2010 Toyota Prius pricing announced.

Toyota US has just announced the pricing for the 2010 all new Prius. Pricing starting from 21,000USDwith 5 different trims to choose from. A filly loaded version cost around 33,000USD. autobloggreen.com has an early test drive review. With more room for 5 adults, more power and a 50-mpg combined number it is amazing that the Toyota engineer can add some much and take so little. The Honda Insight is still cheaper but it looks like Toyota is hoping that choose will be the important reason to open the Prius concept to more people. With a possibility of gas price to increase to above 2USD per gallon this summer both the Insight and Prius might see a jump in sales very soon.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Entry level DSLR heats up with Nikon D5000.

Nikon introduced the all new D5000 for the entry level DSLR market. It looks to be a great package that combine the size of the D60 with the great sensor from the D90 without the higher cost ($800USD). dpreview.com has an early preview of the D5000.