The ‘Metro notebook is the latest innovation from Intel, and at less than 0.7 inches thick — it is the world’s thinnest laptop. It weighs in at 2.25 pounds also making it one of the lightest in portable computing. Other features include always-on Internet connectivity via various wireless technologies. Intel also wants to load this up with new embedded chips to let users access cellular, Wi-Fi, or WiMax wireless broadband networks giving you “always-on wireless connectivity.” BusinessWeek

Many people are of the opinion that traffic wardens are sub-human, but now they’re becoming trans-human with the addition of head mounted video cameras. Traffic wardens in Salford will be getting the cameras to help them in their new role of dishing out anti social behaviour orders for violations like littering, fly posting, graffiti and allowing dogs to foul the pavement. :: BBC

Dell’s Linux machines are released today, shipping with Ubuntu 7.04. The idea of shipping pre-installed Linux machines came from Dell’s community suggestions site, where 30,000 people voted for the idea. When the community speaks in those numbers, you have to listen.

Hardware support will be the same as with Dell’s Windows machines, but software support will be taken care of by the Linux community. Don’t let that put you off buying one though - the Linux community might not be paid, but they can often be more knowledgeable and more helpful than professional tech support. :: Direct2Dell

- XPS 410n desktop, starts at $849
- Dimension E520n desktop, starts at $599
- Inspiron E1505n notebook, starts at $599

Nokia has just patented a new technology to warn phone users of lightning strikes. What about tornadoes? Grapefruit size hail?

The patent application says the phone would use existing FM and GSM tuners to detect abnormal waves from nearby lightning strikes. Apparently, this would let the user know how close the strikes are to the phone’s location, and whether they are in danger.

The latest in sleek design and functionality from Samsung is this new 8mm-thick (or should we say thin) Ultra Slim Mouse8.0. It connects via USB with a scroll wheel and five buttons. More Images [Aving]

If your thinking about going WM6 on your next device (not recommended), CNET Asia has a nice list of handhelds that are currently upgradeable or will be loaded with WM6.

A nice and very hip alternative to WM6 is a Linux based phone, so check out the Top 5 Linux-Based Phones.

Sony has just unveiled the world’s first full-color and flexible TFT OLED. Sony says we can expect this to be the next generation providing the ability to create softer and lighter technologies.

The resolution is 120×169 pixels, weighing only 1.5 grams and only 0.3 mm thick. Press Release [Sony] via Pink Tentacle