London, July 24 : A team of researchers from Purdue University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign claims to have overcome a major obstacle in producing transistors from networks of carbon nanotubes, a technology that could make it possible to print circuits on plastic sheets for applications including flexible displays, and an electronic skin to cover an entire aircraft to monitor crack formation.

The researchers say their work may help significant improve the so-called "nanonet" technology, which involves circuits made of numerous carbon nanotubes randomly overlapping in a fishnet-like structure.

They point out that the network is generally contaminated with metallic nanotubes, which cause short circuits.

Sony has added three new phones to its existing Walkman series - W902, W595, W302, which are packed with some distinctive features to deliver a great listening experience to music lovers.

All three phones include Photo fix, Picture blogging, PictBridge printing, video recording, Walkman player, PlayNow, TrackID, FM radio, 3D games, Java, video viewing, and Bluetooth technology. Other features include USB support, speakerphone, predictive text input, sound recorder, wallpaper animation, navigation key, modem and synchronization.

These phones also support e-mail and Bluetooth Stereo functionalities. All the phones are GSM/GPRS/EDGE enabled, whereas the W902 and W595 handsets are UMTS/HSDPA 2100 compliant.

Apple's iPhone 3G is all set to rock the Indian market by the end of August or early September. The phone will be available through Vodafone and Airtel and only the 8GB model will be launched initially.

According to an anonymous source from Airtel, the iPhone 3G will carry almost the same softwares that are available in U.S. market, with some features customised to suit Indian tarrifs. Also the softwares will be available from App store with revised prices for the Indian consumers.

Digital Network Device manufacturer, BenQ has launched its new widescreen V2400W LCD monitor, which according to the company is world's slimmest 24 inch LCD monitor.

The V2400W LCD monitor comes with the new injection technology - RHCM (Rapid Heat Cycle Moulding), which does not require screws and bolts.

It's equipped with HDMI, HDCP, DVI-D and VGA for high-definition connectivity and support. Also the Senseye+photo Human Vision Technology provides realistic and vivid display of pictures. It also has five preset modes - Dynamic, Photo, Standard, Movie and sRGB.

Gone are the days when parents had to depend upon on family members or friends to help them finding the ideal match for their sons and daughters.

With the growth in technology sector, the source of matrimonial services has shuffled between newspapers, agencies, Internet portals, and even television.

Now this time, DishTV, the direct-to-home (DTH) operator, and Shaadi.com, online matrimony service provider, announced a new interactive service called ‘Shaadi Active’ via DishTV’s platform.

New Delhi, July 23 : In a major drive to modernise the armed forces and expand its aviation wing, the Defence Ministry will issue a request for proposal (RFP) to procure 197 helicopters on Thursday.

The armed forces will modernise their helicopter fleet by 2010 by replacing the age-old Cheetah and Chetak, which have been in service for last 40 years.

The Defence Ministry will issue the RFP for procurement of 197 helicopters on Thursday and it is expected that the public sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will develop the remaining 115 helicopters. The proposed procurement is worth Rs. 3000 crore.