Out with the old and in with the new tech innovations in 2009
Technology is always taking a turn in some new direction or the other. Just when you think you have the most technologically advanced gadget, technology advances. The year 2009 is set see a range of new tech innovations making their debut.
There are many gadgets that will begin to fade out as new and improved versions are released to take their place instead. The first to go will be stand along portable GPS. This is because In-dash vanigation and smartphones are now being produced with GPS technology embedded in them. This eliminates the need to purchase a standalone GPS system. The MP3 and PDA went out much in the same way and now its time for the standalone camera to be outmoded as well.
The latest rage is going to be caused by mind control gaming systems in the year 2009. These devices are designed in a manner that lets you control gaming avatars with your thoughts alone. This technology has been developed but none of the major gaming companies have as yet released any such console. 2009 is set to be the debut for the release of mind control gaming systems.
The iPhone will most probably be out sold by Android, Google’s cell phone operating system. This operating system is going to be featured in a whole lot more phones in 2009. The position of android on your mobile phone could match up to that of Windows on your PC.
Organic Light Emitting Diode television sets are likely to rise to popularity as a result of decreased costs. These television sets produce better quality pictures with the blacks being displayed blacker than they are in any other set. Initially an 11 inch OLED television set was costing $2000. With a decrease in prices it is set to make its way in the living rooms of many people in the year 2009.
Storage devices are set to become a whole lot cheaper and popular in the coming year. From High Definition camcorders to external hard drives all these different storage devices will become much more affordable. You just might be able to get a 1 terabyte drive for under $100. A few years ago this could have cost up to $ 1 million!
Michael Jackson at the center of yet another rumor
Reports about Michael Jackson suffering from a rare lung disease that had left him in need of a lung transplant were denied by the star’s representative. It seems that lately the only thing that has been getting the star in the news are rumors. The current one is just one more addition to the various rumors that have been spread about the deposed king of pop.
The reports said that Michael Jackson had been struck by a potentially deadly genetic disease. Michael Jackson’s representative however denied all such claims and said that the Jackson was fit and fine.
The claims of Jackson suffering from the illness were made by Ian Halperin who is currently working on a biography of the star. Dr. Tohme Tohme who is the representative of the star was frustrated over the rumor initiated by the biographer. Ian Halperin, the writer working on the artist’s biography said that Michael Jackson had been diagnosed with A1AD which is an inherited condition that drains the body of the protein that is required to protect the lungs.
The spokesman for the star said that Michael was in good health. In fact he said that the star is planning a world tour in the upcoming year and has a number of TV appearances scheduled for 2009. He was recorded as saying “The wild allegations concerning Mr. Jackson’s health are a total fabrication. Concerning this author’s allegations, we would hope in the future that legitimate media will not continue to be exploited by such an obvious attempt to promote this unauthorized ‘biography’. He went further on to say “Mr. Jackson is in fine health, and finalizing negotiations with a major entertainment company and television network for both a world tour and a series of specials and appearances.”
There have been other reports of the star renting out a mansion in Holmby Hill area for $100,000 a month and planning to move in their soon. Only time will tell whether this too is a rumor as all that seems to be surfacing in the news about Michael Jackson are rumors.
Military coup attempt denied in Guinea
Confusion reigned upon the death of one of the longest ruling strongmen of Africa as the twenty four year reign of Guinea’s president came to an end. There was an instant attempt to stage a military coup by a group of soldiers right after the president’s rule came to end. Their attempt was however foiled by government officials that managed to stand in their way.
The streets of Conakry were stormed by troops in armored personnel carriers. No blood shed or violent incidents were reported from the capital city however. The group of soldiers aimed to take control of the airwaves in order to announce that the current constitution along with the ruling government has been suspended.
The government was quick to come back with a response saying that no such suspension had been made. The Prime Minister Ahmed Tidiane Souare said during a state broadcast from his office that the government is going to continue functioning the way it did.
The group of soldiers that had declared the coup had given itself the name of National Council of Democracy and Development. They had one of their uniformed representatives on television declare that they will be taking charge of the destiny of the Guinean people whereas another similar statement was made on the radio. The uniformed made statements saying “The Constitution is dissolved the government is dissolved. The institutions of the republic are dissolved.”
The reign of the previous president Lansana Conte came to an end at the age of 74 after twenty four long years of being in command. The president had been suffering from unspecified illness from quite some time which finally took away his life. The intimidating leader actually belonged to the generation of rulers that had risen to the position of power through the use of the gun.
The current attempt of the military coup was quite reminiscent to the way in which Conte had come into power. The latest attempt was however denied by government officials who have managed to keep the current constitution in force.