Archive: January 2009
Old or Young - Who is Online in 2009?
A report was issued this week from Pew Internet & American Life Project that details the generational differences of those online. A bit surprising (to me at least), generation Y (aka millennials) do not dominate every aspect of online activities. According to Pew, "Generation X is the most likely group to bank, shop, and look for health information online. Boomers are just as likely as Generation Y to make travel reservations online. And even Silent Generation internet users are competitive when it comes to email (although teens might point out that this is proof that email is for old people)."
The study is well worth a quick look. At a high level it seems that younger generations use the Internet for entertainment and social activities while older generations use it as a tool for shopping, banking and research. Both older and younger peruse the net for viewing videos, travel booking and job research. Lastly, broadband usage has increased by almost half for those between 12-24, it's doubled for those between 25-64 and has TRIPLED for those 65 and older. Fantastic!
It would have been interesting to understand the level of mobile usage between the generations. With 1 in 10 consumers now owning a netbook, and with notebook sales now surpassing desktop, I'd imagine we'd see all generations going mobile. I just wonder where the breakdowns would lie.
Growing Trend: 1 in 10 Consumers have a Netbook
It's a reality that netbooks are not only growing in mindshare but market share as well. PriceGrabber has just completed its January 2009 Consumer Behavior Report: Netbook Trends & Solid-State Technology Forecast. The report is based on a survey of 1,545 U.S. online adults conducted in early January. Below are some of the key findings and I think you may be surprised at the results:- 1 in 10 online consumers has purchased a netbook
- The netbook complements the laptop and the desktop - it's not a replacement. Of those consumers that own a netbook, 91 percent own a laptop and 87 percent own a desktop.
- Netbook owners are spread across all consumer age segments 18 years and older
- When price per gigabyte drops considerably, 54 percent of online users say they would consider purchasing a netbook with a solid-state drive. The cost per gigabyte of the top solid-state drive ($6.12/GB) on PriceGrabber.com is no where comparable to that of the cost-efficient hard disk drive ($0.08/GB).
And the Battles Continue: Interview with Tom Spawton
This battle was all about Speed and when you watch the video, you will know what I mean. Both designers are awesome but Tom's video prevailed with a whopping 76% of the votes. Here is his video; and the interview is below.What's Inside You Contest: Top 10 Vote-Getters
For those of you who have been following the Intel What's Inside You Contest, you might be wondering what the top 10 stories are that got the most community votes. Well, we have the results and I'm going to share them here . First, though, a few words about the contest.
This was the first time Intel ran a contest like this one where we asked people to submit their stories, along with photos or videos explaining how they use an Intel processor to do something innovative. We're really happy with the results of the contest. First, nearly 50 stories that were submitted! Unfortunately, though, not all of them actually qualified for the contest. For example, for legal reasons, this contest was only open to U.S. residents, as stated in the contest rules and regulations. So if you submitted a story and you're from somewhere outside the U.S., unfortunately your story doesn't qualify for the contest, but we are featuring ALL stories on the What's Inside You site.
Let the Suspense Continue...
The What's Inside You Contest has officially ended. So, what's next?Early next week, the judging will begin. To help kick this off, we will be going through the Top 10 Community Vote Getters and ensuring that only valid entries are included in the list provided to the Judges. This means that a few entries will be removed due to the Rule, "US residents only". While Intel is a global company, unfortunately, this particular contest is for US residents only for legal purposes. To help everyone understand who is on the Top 10 and who is not in the Top 10, I will publish the official list and update the Share Your Story page with the accurate list. Watch for this next week!
Think you're smarter than a high school senior? Not one of THESE high school seniors!
It's that time of year again and at the beginning of January, Intel and the Society for Science and the Public announced the 300 semi-finalists for the Intel Science Talent Search. The Science Talent Search is America's oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. The Science Talent Search is an amazing program and since 1942, has provided a national stage for America's best and brightest young scientists to present their original research to nationally recognized professional scientists.Crawl the Wall
Mike Landry has shared his most recent video creation with us, called Wall Crawl. He used a desktop powered by Intel's latest and the world's fastest microprocessor, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition. Enjoy!
Digital Drag Race User Battle: Winner is Momcilo Stojkovic
Skill and talent are two words that come to mind when I think about the winner of the 2nd Digital Drag Race User Battle. Before I get into the actual meat of the interview, please take a look at this video from Momcilo Stojkovic. Awesome does not even describe this amazing piece of art.48 Entries to Vote for!
Tomorrow at 11:59:00 EST, the What's Inside You Contest will be closing down voting. Right now, there are a total of 48 entries into the Contest.
We had some reports of website issues which prevented some entries from being successfully entered into the Contest. If you experienced this issue, please accept my sincere apologies. Our team did everything we could do and we have not been able to reproduce the problem. Without reproducing the issue, it's difficult to fix it!
[UPDATE] Looks like many of the issues were related to session timeout errors. If you were in the middle of entering a submission and left your form open for more than 1 hour, the website did not offer an error message of any kind. Submissions were lost. We will work to correct this issue in the future.
Wonders of WiMAX at CES
WiMax was something I really tuned into during the noisy tech bliss that is CES. Maybe because the demonstrations were better compared with what I saw at [CES 2008](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akr-OnVF4fc), or maybe because the high speed wireless technology is really hitting mainstream.
Intel CTO Shares Tech Priorities for Incoming President's CTO
As President-Elect Barack Obama gets sworn in as president tomorrow and soon after appoints the country's first CTO, Intel CTO Justin Rattner has captured his thoughts and views from thousands of others on how the tech industry can help to advance efficiencies across government agencies, spur innovation and address the top technology initiatives (see his blog post today that includes his letter and the survey results).Thanks to the thousands of individuals who participated in Intel's survey last week at the Consumer Electronics Show. The top-level results and Justin's views are included below:
The Inauguration in a Digital World
Next weeks inauguration of President Elect Barack Obama is getting major attention. With a historic milestone of the first African America President, it's not surprising that tickets to the inauguration festivities are going for thousands of dollars on sites like ebay and stubhub.Besides the fact that I don't live anywhere near D.C. or have an extra $7,500 to drop on inauguration tickets, by law the inauguration must take place on January 20th at 12pm EST. Like other west-coasters, I'll be in the middle of my morning coffee and banana at my desk in my cubie while President Obama is being sworn in.
Solution? Turn to technology! Since the last inauguration, technology has improved by leaps and bounds and now allows us to be front and center for all the big events.
One day left...
...for your chance to enter your submission into the What's Inside You Contest! We want to hear about the amazing things you are doing with your Intel processor. The prize packages total up to $6,900 and free t-shirts for entering a qualified submission.
But wait! If you are more the shy type, you can still help out your favorite submitters by voting for your favorite stories. So, stop on by Our Collection of Entries and vote today!
For your enjoyment, here's a musical entry from Txzorculeus, Core 2 Duo user:
What's your Advice to the Incoming Obama CTO?
Thousands of tech enthusiasts rocked the tech vote at CES by letting Intel know what the technology priorities should be for the incoming Obama administration's CTO. As I said in my earlier post, Intel CTO Justin Rattner will include these survey results in a letter to the new administration's CTO. Voters to date have named the following as the top priorities:Join other tech enthusiasts in voting... What do you think?
- implementing a new national health care system by 2012
- investing more in K-12 education
- driving a national policy around green tech and renewable energy federal initiatives that expedite the rollout of city-wide broadband.
Check out the Voting Stations and Intel's booth at CES.
Intel MID Man Joins Sarah Austin on Techku from CES 98
Intel's Uday Keshavdas shows Sarah Austin the new OQO mobile Internet Device live on Techku, the technology video channel on Mogulus that premiered from the Intel booth at CES 2009.
Uday points out many of the bells of whistles on the mobile device. He explains how the sleak device is powered by a tiny, might Intel Atom processor, allowing the OQO to play HD and do the things you like doing on PC.
tagged: ces09, intelatom, intelinsiders, intelces09, mid, mobileinternetdevice, oqo, sarahaustin, techku
Video Interview with Professional Actor, Jason Fong
Check out this video interview with professional actor Jason Fong. He is the actor featured on Intel.com for our Atom Video Guide and I was able to catch up with him for a few minutes to discuss his passion for technology and acting:Jason also directed a short film called Bite Me (trailer below); which he also starred in. You can check out his Youtube channel, blog, Bite Me site and his portfolio.
Photo Montage: Intel Chairman Barrett's CES Keynote
Like I explained earlier here, I didn't make it to CES this year and had to watch from afar. Fortunately there have been some fantastic videos and photos posted from the event that make me feel like I was almost there.
Here's a collection of some photos taken during Intel Chairman Craig Barrett's keynote at CES this past Friday afternoon. This is one particular part of the big event in Vegas that I was truly bummed to have missed. Barrett talked about a subject that is important to me personally (education) and reiterated the goals of the Small Things Challenge announced earlier last week, and he also had some fantastic guest appearance, too. Adam Levine from Maroon 5 and Adam Duritz from Counting Crows joined Barrett on stage and the Counting Crows played at the Intel party later that night at LAX at the Luxor!
Rocketboom's Video Speed Tour of CES 2009
Our pals from Rocketboom spent part of Friday filming and editing this inside the Intel booth. If you like a fast-paced look at the eye-candy all around CES then this “Supercuts” video’s for you.
WiMAX Inside a Netbook at CES 2009
I got my hands on an Acer AirOne netbook to our engineers added the Intel Link 5150 Wi-Fi-/WiMAX chip. I'd seen Centrino 2 laptops with WiMAX and I followed the launch of WiMAX service now available in Baltimore and Portland, but I had never seen a netbook connect to WiMAX.
Mobility takes center stage at CES 2009
Yup, it's true ... mobility products remained one of the hottest topics on the show floor at CES; with the latest in notebooks, netbooks, ultra-portable laptops and MIDS (mobile Internet Devices) from vendors like HP, Intel, Toshiba, Dell, Asus, and Sony to name a few. While the "C" in CES is for consumer, there were several small business products on the show floor, like the HP Mini 2140 netbook.The show has been awesome so far and I am excited about all these new cool products hitting the market.
Video Review: HP Mini 2140 Netbook at CES
Much love to Andy for giving me back stage pass at the HP booth at CES. I met Andy the night before at the Zappos party and he agreed to do a quick review of the HP Netbooks (Mini 2140 and the Mini 1000). These are pretty sweet machines.
From: Chairman Craig Barrett To: President Elect Obama
Here's what WE want Mr. Obama! As inauguration day gets closer and closer, we want the President Elect to know exactly what we're looking for in the first ever CTO. Here at CES 09 in Las Vegas, there is an entire booth dedicated to hearing what you think is most important for the new CTO to consider/work towards once the new administration takes office.
Designing the OQO Mobile Internet Device
Lovely little beams of blue light flickered off the antenna popping out of a tiny black box inside the CES Kickoff Party Thursday night. That’s when things turned real interesting and geeky…
Efren Toscano from TechZulu was first on the record button after we introduced ourselves to the cool guy who we would soon learn was the software wizard who built the award-winning, hot mobile Internet Device at CES, the OQO.
Intel Chairman Craig Barrett Encourages Everyone to do Something Small At CES 2009
In these tough economic times it's not uncommon for many of us to hunker down and focus on how this climate is affecting us and our families. I myself tend to cut back on extra spending, often limiting my contributions to the various chartible organizations to whom I give regularly. But as I listened to Intel Chairman Craig Barrett's keynote at CES today, a different feeling overwhelmed me: I felt the urge to give and to give more.
Dr. Barrett shared some troubling numbers on education in emerging countries. (The staggering statistic that suck in my mind was that 75 million children in the world are not in school.) He was then joined onstage individually by musical powerhouses Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows. They each highilighted the important work that organizations like Save The Children and Kiva.org are doing to provide necessary services for children and economic support for entrepreneurs and small business owners in emerging countries from around the world.
Micro Efforts with Macro Effects
Do you live on less than $10 a day? Think about that. Do you get all of your food, shelter, everything for less than $10 a day? I doubt it. But that is the reality for more than 80% of the world's population. Additionally, over 75 million school-age children do not have the opportunity to go to school. This cycle of economic suffering simply won't end unless we decide to take a stand and step in to help. Intel is teaming with Kiva.org and Save the Children in an effort to eradicate poverty and help achieve universal primary education. So what can you do? You can visit The Small Things Challenge. Just by visiting, Intel will donate $.05 on your behalf. If you want to do more however, you can donate to Kiva.org or Save the Children. Help us take something small, and turn it into something big.
Behind the Scenes Interview with DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg
Last year, Intel and DreamWorks Animation announced a strategic partnership aimed at redefining 3-D filmmaking technology. This alliance will take full advantage of Intel's visual computing products and DreamWorks Animation's expertise in content creation to revolutionize the in-theater entertainment experience; with Monsters Vs Aliens being the first of many animated films to use what's known as Intru3d technology.Check out this behind the scenes interview with Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks who talks about the importance of the Intel and DreamWorks relationship; what's next for 3-D technology, the upcoming Super Bowl commercial and even showcases a pair of 3-D glasses.
Straight from CES: Netbooks, Notebooks, or both?
I had a chance to interview Cindy - Product Marketing for Netbooks - and she explains the main differences and usage models between netbooks and notebooks. Key takeaway --- Netbooks are not meant to replace notebooks. They are merely companion devices. Now I wish the rest of the world would figure this out.
New convertible Classmate PCs are here!
Earlier today at CES, several computer manufacturers announced new Intel-based Classmate PCs with the convertible design that lets kids convert the clamshell design into a tablet. They look very cool... I can't wait to play with one! 
Ubergizmo posted live updates from the press conference where the PCs were unveiled.
Here's a quick rundown of key features of the new Intel-based convertible Classmate PC design. More info, including tech specifications, here.
- Dual mode of use for students - tablet mode and traditional laptop mode - adjusts with changing needs in the classroom
- When open like a traditional laptop, the screen swivels 180 degrees for sharing with peers and teachers
- Touch screen & advanced palm-resting technology promote new models of interaction for children
- Allows for writing or drawing directly on the screen in a natural way
- Built-in camera rotates 180 degrees to enable students to interact in a new way
- Carrying handle, lightweight and compact size to support micro-mobility inside the classroom
- Durable construction and rugged outer case
- Water-resistant keyboard
- Education-specific features and touch-optimized software
Intel also announced the Intel Learning Series, an initiative that integrates hardware, software and services designed specifically for education and supports technology companies that customize products and services in their own country, innovating in and around the classmate PC reference design. Local PC manufacturers will offer both the new Intel-powered convertible classmate PC and the existing clamshell design to students and teachers and the PCs will be preloaded with student-friendly software through support from the Intel Learning Series.
The addition of the new convertible PC will coexist with the existing clamshell design, which is being used in Portugal's Magalhães (Magellan) Initiative - the Portuguese government's country-wide program to provide PCs to all elementary school children via the local computer manufacturer and telecom service providers. Intel has been involved with various pilots of the clamshell-design Classmate PCs in Mexico and Nigeria. Check out these videos on the pilots -- pretty amazing and inspiring what technology can do in the classroom.
Video Interview: Intel My WiFi Personal Area Network at CES
Just yesterday at the 2009 CES Show, we released new software that allows Centrino 2 notebooks to create a personal area network of connected Wi Fi enabled devices like an iPhone, a digital photo frame and a printer to name a few; and can connect up to eight different devices. Check out this behind-the-scenes interview with our very own Connie Brown and Intel Product Manager, Scott Doenecke describing My WiFi.
What Is Your Priority for the Incoming Obama CTO: Tom Foremski Says WiMAX
Tom Foremski's blog in SV Watcher discusses why he thinks WiMAX should be a priority for the incoming CTO in the Obama administration.
He says: "WiMAX is one of the technologies that can ... help break the duopoly control of the telcos and cable operators on consumer Internet access. More competition and faster Internet connections will contribute to a strong digital economy.
According to an Intel sponsored survey,41.7 percent of respondents to date believe the top priority should be federal initiatives that expedite the roll-out of wireless broadband technologies across entire cities.
Driving Wi-Fi Robots with Intel My WiFi
Wi-Fi is getting into everything. One of the coolest is the Spykee Spy Robot, a Wi-Fi remote-controlled webcam robot. At CES, MPG Wireless shows how the just launched Intel My WiFi turns a Centrino 2 notebook into a portable Wi-Fi network. What does this mean? The notebook and the Spykee Spy Robot can go anywhere--no Wi-Fi access point required! If a Wi-Fi access point is available, the notebook and Skypee Spy Robot can be simultaneously connected to each other and the Internet. Talk about adding even more mobility to a remote controlled robot! This is what My WiFi is all about.
Learn more about this very cool technology that is going to change your digital life check out this animation.
Brian Solis Eyes the Tiny Sony P Series
So small and super sleek that Intel Insider Brian Solis had to see it…touch it…capture it with his signature photographic style. I caught him in the act!
Widgets, TV, Internet...and Intel
Will we ever be able to easily merge the Internet and the TV?
It will happen, someday. Many companies, including Intel, have and continue to try and skin that cat in a variety of ways, each with various degrees of success.
Have a read of a New York Times article and Disney's take on widgets, and tightening joint work between Hollywood and technology companies.
Not at CES? Watch it live on Techku from Intel booth
If you're like me, you're trying to stay on top of what's happening at CES right now from your cube in the office. Somehow its just not quite the same as being in the middle of the action in Vegas.
Fortunately, though, I can get the latest on so many of the cool gadgets and technology on display at CES online -- real time!
Video blogger extraordinaire and Intel Insider Sarah Austin (check her out on Pop17) is live-casting straight from the floor of CES at the Intel booth starting today through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Techku via Mogulus. And what's especially cool is that she'll be doing some of her broadcasting over Clear, 4G WiMAX network!
Check it out!
The NBC Universal Booth is the place to be at CES!
I am sitting here blogging directly from the NBC booth here at CES and they have quite the setup. The blogger lounge is fully equipped with hi-speed internet; there are flat screen LCD and Plasma TV's everywhere I look featuring movies and television shows; and so far the best thing is the little goodie bag that I received with a bunch of gadgets in a messenger bag.Many of the NBC shows will be live from the booth, including the Access Hollywood and the Today Show. In fact, I just saw the end of CSNBC hosted by Maria Bartimoro (see pics below).
Here, Jonathan Accarrino from NBC Universal talks a little about the blogger lounge.
Seven Days left...
There are seven days remaining in the What's Inside You Contest! On January 15th, the submission period ends while voting remains open for a week beyond, ending on January 22nd. If you are going to enter for some fabulous prizes, start working on your submission now!
This morning, a new submission came in that once again really shows some talent! Check out Tarek Fahd, a website designer / music lover who created a really cool website, i-shout.com. Surfing around, I came across Tarek's version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. I enjoyed it and thought I would share it with you all... Mind you, I work for Intel, but my preferences have nothing to do with final voting and winners.
People & Technology Get Busy at CES 2009
I arrived in Las Vegas this afternoon and swiftly got registered and headed to the Intel booth, where I was greeted by swarms of people ready to get CES underway.
I hung out with Intel Insider Sarah Austin and her crew setting up inside the Intel both, prepping for the launch of her new 24/7 tech videocast channel on Mogulus called Techku.
Why Max?
This week in Portland, Clear launched it's WiMAX service. A few months ago, XOHM launched it's WiMAX service in Baltimore, MD. With these two companies merging, WiMAX service should be pretty interesting to watch in 2009.
As part of the general WiMAX roll-out, Intel sponsored a Customer Experience Program in Baltimore, Maryland from October 20 through December 5, 2008. Some of the videos are in! In the following video, meet Toby Cornish, a medical resident who really pushed WiMAX to the limits, downloading and streaming movies and music, and making VOIP calls:
If you are out there using an Intel Processor, we'd love to hear your story!
Every Little Bit Counts in the Small Things Challenge
If you've ever been involved in any kind of fundraising - whether for your kids' school, or perhaps for a non-profit you support - then the statement "every little bit counts" rings true for you like it does for me. I'm on the Board of Directors for a local non-profit, the Portland Symphonic Girlchoir that gives girls and young women ages 6 to 18 a distinct voice in the community. In my short time on the Board, I've quickly learned that a small donation goes a very long way! Small donations add up to enough money to cover the costs for risers that the singers stand on at concerts or for sheet music to learn the songs they sing. All people had to do was give a little bit.
And this is the focus of a new joint effort appropriately called the Small Things Challenge announced today by Intel, Kiva.org and Save the Children. These groups, along with the support of several celebrities, are coming together to raise awareness and funds to help support education for children in developing countries and higher incomes for their parents.
tagged: ces09, countingcrows, donate, intel, kivaorg, maroon5, savethechildren, smallthingschallenge
Vote, Help Us Write a Letter to President-Elect Obama's Future CTO
During the recent election, the power of technology, in particular social media and online communities, was apparent to many. It was exciting for me to see how social media and the Internet could change the way we learn about and participate in the political process.
I was also encouraged to learn that President-Elect Obama plans to elect the country's first chief technology officer (CTO), which I hope will continue to enhance and encourage technology innovation both here in the U.S. and around the world.
On his technology web page Obama says, "I'm asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington...I'm asking you to believe in yours."
I am really lovin' my Netbook
... and not because I work for Intel either. I recently bought the Classmates PC Netbook for my 7 year old daughter just this past Christmas. She absolutely loves it but she can't play it very often. My 3 year old, who has a very strong personality and dominates the relationship, has taken complete ownership of the machine.Watch this video and notice how she won't look up at me because she is too busy on Nickjr and Disney.
Digital Drag Race User Battle: And the winner is ...
... well, first let me explain what a user battle is before I reveal the winner. When we first starting planning for the Digital Drag Race a few months ago; we wanted to find a way to engage the community and activate their creative skills. And, since the official (or invitational) Drag Races were limited, we wanted provide an opportunity for those not invited to showcase their skills and participate as well.Basically, we selected two user generated videos; put them side by side, and let the community decide who the winner is. The grand prize is well ... a stroking of the ego and an interview on the Inside Scoop.
But, before I get into the interview, I wanted to say that everyone who submitted their own videos did an AWESOME job; and I want to thank everyone for your participation.
WiMAX Anticipation High in Portland
I'm writing from the Portland launch of WiMAX using a WiMAX enabled notebook from Lenovo. The real story here is around making wireless fast, affordable and accessible - everywhere. You'd think this is simple enough but it's really quite complicated. Thankfully, Clear and Intel together have achieved giving Portland the fastest wireless in the west.Portland: Wake up to WiMax!
Tomorrow will be an exciting day here in Portland as Intel and Clear (the company formed by Sprint and Clearwire) launch the brand new WiMax network! Portland joins Baltimore MD as one of the first two cities nation wide outfitted with the new technology. Thanks to my Intel connections, I'm taking a sneak peak of the new WiMax network as I type.Get Your Intel 3-D Glasses For 'Monstrous' Super Bowl
As the Associated Press outlined today, Dreamworks Animation, Intel, Pepsi/Sobi and NBC plan a big Monsters vs. Aliens upcoming movie promotion leading up to (and hint, after) the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl ad will be presented in 3-D, and you can get your Intel and InTru3-D branded glasses - more than 150 million of them - at more than 25,000 Pepsi/SoBe Life Water displays found at local grocery, drug and retailer stores. Don't worry, the commercial will also be viewable without the glasses.
As I noted in a previous post, Dreamworks is taking the lead on a movie-making and theatrical shift to 3-D. This is not your grandfather's 3-D, with the red and blue glasses.
This first-of-its-kind 3D Super Bowl commercial break is the official debut of DreamWorks Animation's Monsters movie trailer, comes to theaters in the U.S. on March 27th and includes the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen and Kiefer Sutherland among others.
And as I hinted, this is not the only 3-D 'stunt' planned. Stay tuned for more...
tagged: education, intel, sciencetalentsearch