Making of ZOOZOO's

They are cute and funny!

Vodafone launched a new character named zoozoo to promote their value added services. Vodafone zoozoo character is getting more popularity among all kind of people.

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Samsung and Yahoo link up for web TV

Yahoo has designed a new 'widget engine' linking the web with TV sets, and signed deals with electronics manufacturers including Sony and Samsung, who will install the software on some of their models.

The 'widgets' will enable TV viewers to access online services without having to launch an internet browser, and a source told the Wall Street Journal that usage rates were "through the roof" during testing.

Samsung, LG, Vizio and Toshiba have also inked agreements with Yahoo to install the 'widgets', which were developed in conjunction with computer chip manufacturer Intel.

Observers argue the system will help Yahoo develop its capacity on "three screen" – online, TV and cellphone – but that further work is required to boost the company's overall position.

Says Andrew Frank, analyst at technology research firm Gartner: "This has great long-term potential for Yahoo; it increases their reach and bolsters their claim to being a 'three screen' media company, which is the prize nowadays."

However, he also warns: "I just don't know how quickly they will achieve their goal."

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AMD Phenom II X4 940 & 920 CPUs reviewed

The AMD we used to know is back. In the months leading up to Phenom, AMD treated it like it would be its hero. And Phenom was the biggest disappointment AMD had ever left us with.

AMD re-launched Phenom the following year, in 2008, with slightly better reception. The CPU evolved from something unsellable to an honest alternative to Intel's CPUs, just not one we'd recommend. Phenom ran too hot, didn't offer better performance, and offered some strange behavior with Cool'n'Quiet enabled.

While AMD was very excited about the first Phenom, we heard relatively little about Phenom II. The first time we heard the name was at AMD's Financial Analyst Day a couple of months ago, and then a month later we had a chip. If Phenom II was going to be good, the chip would have to prove itself without an exotic locale or delicious Texas BBQ to sweeten the deal.

AMD is launching two new 45nm Phenom II CPUs today. There's the Phenom II X4 940 at 3.0GHz and the 920 at 2.8GHz. I'll go ahead and say that although it's a little long, I like the name. The II just works. I'm also feeling a bit chipper, so I'll go ahead and give you the conclusion now too.

Here's how it breaks down. The Phenom II X4 940 is usually the same speed or faster than Intel's Core 2 Quad Q9400, and priced similarly at $275. There are some areas where the Q9400 will be faster than the Phenom II X4 940, so if you happen to use an application that runs better on Intel hardware then you've got your choice made out for you. But for the most part, if you're buying a quad-core processor at around $275 today, Phenom II will tempt you.



Similarly, the Phenom II X4 920 is generally better than or equal to Intel's Core 2 Quad Q9300, and priced less (it's more of a competitor to the slower Q8300). The same stipulations detailed above exist here as well; there are some areas where Intel is going to be faster but for the most part tests showed the Phenom II to be a better option.

After over two years of us recommending Intel's Core 2 lineup almost exclusively, AMD finally released a real alternative, one that's not just similarly priced, but actually higher performing than the price-competitive Intel part. Over the coming pages I'll explain how.

Now Intel could've spoiled the party, it still has the performance crown and it could easily drive CPU prices even lower. But out of the kindness of its heart, there are no unexpected price cuts, no new product introductions, nothing to spoil AMD's day (yet). While I'll talk about what Intel may do to restore its leadership at these price points, today is all about Phenom II. If you've been waiting for an AMD to be excited about for the past couple of years, today is your day.

Competition is back. Let's get to it.

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