TDK Creates 320GB Disc With Blu-ray Technology

TDK has always been one to push the limits. Back in August, we heard that the company's roadmap included 960GB laptop drives and 3.2TB desktop drives. Now, we're also hearing that it's looking to push the same boundaries in the optical media realm. How does a 10-layer, 320GB disc sound? Sounds like Blu-ray whimpering.

Reportedly, the media storage company has already developed a 10-layer disc capable of holding a whopping 320GB, or 32GB per layer. Better still, it's possible to write and read data on and from the disc by using a blue-violet semiconductor laser with an oscillation wavelength of 405nm and an objective lens with a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.85. We know that's probably way over your head, but here's a simple way of thinking about it: that's the same stuff we already use on Blu-ray Discs, so the write/read technology is already out there in the mainstream.

The disc is structured as follows: there's a cover layer, a hard coat layer (which protects from scratches and such), recording layers and a Si-Cu alloy layer. The company has tested the disc and has found it to be reliable enough for commercial use; in fact, it's planning to showcase the disc at the CEATEC trade show in Japan next week. Who knows--maybe digital downloads won't be the death of Blu-ray after all. Sure sounds like it has way more familiar rivals to worry about.

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Learn To Cook With Your Iphone

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China celebrates 60 years #Photos

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China formally kicked off its mass celebrations of 60 years of communist rule with a 60-gun salute that rung out across Beijing's historic Tiananmen Square earlier today. Hundreds of thousands of participants marched past Tiananmen Square in costume or uniform, with floats and dancers mingling with soldiers and military hardware. Collected here are photographs of the once-in-a-decade National Day parade in Beijing, and of others commemorating the anniversary elsewhere. (39 photos total)

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42 Unbelievably Beautiful Photographs by Saul Santos Diaz

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Saul Santos Dias is a photographer from Fuencalienta de la Palma in the Canary Islands. His photographs are so incredibly detailed, colorful and clear, they transport the viewer to the location and allow them to experience the beauty of the moment. From the highest mountains, to glacier valleys, Saul manages to shock the viewer with his talent for contrast and color. Whether the photograph was taken during a starry night, during a beautiful sunset, or during the crystal brightness of day, the vivid imagery from Saul’s photographs will leave you breathless. In this post, you can check out 42 of Saul’s outstanding works, which will captivate you and transport you to the true beauty of nature.

Be sure to check out Saul’s website, located here: http://santossaul.com/

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"Twitter is" - Have you tried this with new google search?

Mani Karthik has posted a blog post about the new google search engine sandbox. Which reduculously shows very unexpected result if you type "Twitter is for" on the search box. Here is the part of the blog post:

Now I show you what happens if you only try typing twitter is  only at the new google search engine..

Now you can some LOL! for yourself

 

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Heads Up! The $1400 Headphone

I've known Sennheiser headphones for a long time. My first pair of studio 'phones was the HD 414 SL, a featherweight, open-back design that I still have 30 years later, albeit with new foam earpads. So it was with great interest that I read about the company's new flagship model, the HD 800

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17 Striking Examples Of Macro Photography

Seen through a macro lens is detail that cannot be seen by the naked eye. It takes a talented photographer to be able to get close to nature and create the perfect macro photograph without disturbing the subject. In this post, Designussion showcases some great examples of macro photography. If you enjoyed any of the photographs showcased, please visit the photographer and leave them a comment!

Crystal Sunset

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18 Breathtaking Long Exposure Shots

Long exposure photography never fails to impress. When done correctly, it is often the case that a breath taking photograph is produced. In this post, Designussion showcases some of the best long exposure shots on the Internet. If you enjoyed any of the long exposure shots in this post, please visit the respective photographer and leave them a comment.

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How to take Long Exposure Pictures

Long Exposure Shots
Have you ever wondered how to take those cool nighttime photographs, where you only see the lights from the cars?

Those pictures have always fascinated me. Therefore, I have learned how to take those amazing pictures. Amazingly, it is quite easy to take those pictures.

What you will need:
- Tripod (to prevent unwanted blurry pictures)
- Digital camera with Exposure settings
- Night time with car lights

Steps:
1. Set up your tripod near a road
Pick a good location to take you pictures. You will want a place with a lot of cars because you can take as many pictures as you wish. Also, with the tripod you will be preventing blurry photographs.

2. Mount your digital camera
Choose the angle where you want to shoot the picture. For example, you should shoot the headlights or the backlights. After, mount the camera on the tripod.

3. Set your shutter speed
Set your shutter speed to more then 2 seconds, this differs from different manufactures. Consult your instructional booklet for more information on setting the camera modes. Experiment with the different settings and choose one that you like.

4. Take the Picture

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