While competing solutions require either two sensors or multiple chips to support pen and multi-touch, N-trig is the first company to offer both on a single chip and a single sensor, providing device manufacturers with a compact, low-power solution and paving the way for N-trig to enter the handheld market.

ENGADGET: N-Trig pen tech whittled down to single DuoSense chips and sensors, shrinks scribblings to travel size

Intel's strategy is to deliver a leading low-power, global modem solution that works across multiple bands, modes, regions and devices.

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With its NVIDIA ION-based motherboard, the Pulse delivers the best graphics solution available for low-power, small form factor designs" says Drew Henry, general manager of the desktop GPU business unit at NVIDIA. "By adding the GeForce 9800 GT ECO, gamers can enjoy superior performance in a design that saves both energy and space.

ENGADGET: Maingear introduces eco-friendly, Ion-powered Pulse SFF PC

As for Facebook, its upcoming solution is low-power deep-storage hardware contained within a 62, 000 square-foot building in Prineville, Oregon near its existing Beaver State data center.

ENGADGET: Facebook to backup its servers with low-power storage devices at 'Sub-Zero' data center

The massive shale gas resource in America, coupled with the high-efficiency and low emissions of modern gas power plants, gives us a handy solution to future power needs.

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