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Here’s an interesting USB flash drive for those with a soft spot for mice – it’s a Plush Mouse Flash Drive from Cyberguys. Definitely a great conversation starter around the office, and it could bump up the attractiveness factor for...

The CX 200 Portable Director II cellphone jammer is just the tool that should be installed in every sanctuary, cinema and concert hall. Available exclusively in Japan, you can set the CX 200 to perform a complete jam that blankets...

CRT monitors have shrunk to their LCD counterparts, whilst cellphone screens have taken the slim route to the point of transparency these days. 2 companies are developing such products via different methods. Fraunhofer has pioneered the use of a...

Here’s a $59.95 utilitarian MP3 player that would suit the budget minded – the 1.3oz Iomega Mixx. It comes with just 256MB of flash memory, which is more than adequate for your daily gym sessions, although it will not be...

You know how mice manufacturers claim a number of clicks for their products before it gives up the ghost? Verify these claims with this USB Click Counter mouse from Solid Alliance. It is small and functional, with the amount of...

Giving a loved one flowers is a loving gesture, but how about flowers with special messages printed all over them? This is now possible with a $1,250 flower printer that actually prints images onto real life flowers without damaging them....

The Zanier Heat-GX gloves are the perfect remedy for skiers who suffer from constant bouts of frozen fingertips. Each glove is powered by a rechargeable 4 oz. lithium battery that can be configured in a trio of heat settings...

NEC’s MultiSync LCD20WGX² monitor offers both form and functionality with a widescreen aspect ratio of 16 x 10 on a 1680 x 1050 resolution screen. Viewing in daytime is a breeze with its 700:1 contrast ratio (470cd/m² brightness). It is...

The Grandstream GXV-3000 IP video phone supports the H.264 international video codec standard, featuring an adjustable VGA camera sensor and a 5.6” TFT color LCD. Being the market leader in IP phones, the GXV-3000 supports video call Hold/Transfer/Forward, 3-way conference,...

Remember those cartoons that featured hamsters running on a circular treadmill, generating electricity? Fancy that pipe dream coming true with a gyroscopic generator, allowing you to charge your devices while exercising simultaneously. A rotor in the center of Manual Power...

The upcoming HTC Prophet, or better known as the i-Mate JAMin, shares essentially the same specs save for the addition of WiFi support. Boasting the same, familiar form factor and style, the buttons are different on the front. The JAMin...

When one mentions an Aplpe USB Mouse, the picture on the right isn’t exactly what everyone has in mind. Nevertheless, it’s a cute effort that reflects Apple’s innovative and creative spirit. Looks like a suitable choice for pre-schoolers. Via Akihabara...

Jens of Sweden has come up with pretty innovative offerings in the past, and the MP-500 is no different. It comes with a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Don’t expect high standards from these petite speakers, but rest assured they’ll...

Apple’s Front Row software offers an almost media-center like experience for users, from photo slideshows to watching DVDs and iMovies. It is widely anticipated that the new series of 13” widescreen display iBooks will come with both Front Row...

Buisness Week reports that Microsoft has decided to tread where many have failed – usurp the throne held by the iPod. Microsoft plans to develop a product that can play music and video, and it will carry the Xbox...

The TrackStick is a GPS tracking device that is roughly the size of an iPod Shuffle. One can program it to record the location, speed, and direction at specific intervals and view the 3D mapping and satellite imaging when needed....

The Olympus Mju 700 is a 7.1-megapixel weatherproof camera with 3x optical zoom that offers a crisp view on the high-contrast 2.5” LCD display. Incorporating BrightCapture technology, you can even achieve great results under poor lighting conditions. With a LCD...

We know you can’t get enough of the drool-worthy Motorola RAZR V3i Dolce & Gabbana Edition, so we’re pleased to present a picture gallery of that fashion-techno icon. Ubergizmo reader John has graciously shared pictures of his RAZR V3i D&G...

Sony’s new GIGA Panel in-car sound system comes with detachable faceplates that contain integrated flash memory. When removed, the front panel can store up to 1GB worth of music when connected to a PC via a USB connection. Just drag...

A walk around the green is healthy for you, but here’s a chance to do your bit for the environment as well. The Soldius solar golf bag comes with built-in solar panels that allow you to charge your cellphones while...

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Here’s what the creators of the TECA are saying on their site: “TECA is a microvehicle concept aimed at improving the safety, convenience and efficiency of two-wheeled travel. The aerodynamic shape should give performance improvements of around 35% and save...

The once famous robotic $2000 dog that can dance, play and interact with its owner will no longer be produced. Sony has promised to support each generation of Aibo until it reaches its seventh birthday. Sad or furious fans are...

This USB-powered calculator also serves as an external numeric pad for laptops. There’s even a button that pastes the calculator current value into your current application. I wonder if I need to install another driver for this device… I would...

E-TEN has confirmed the numerous unofficial info and rumors floating around cyberspace regarding their first GPS-enabled Pocket PC phone – the G500. It shares a lot of aesthetic similarities with its predecessor, the M600, but it lacks the WiFi of...

Kemal Dervis from the UN will sign a memorandum of understanding with Nicholas Negroponte of the One Laptop per Child project this Saturday regarding the $100 laptop project at the World Economic Forum annual meeting. Meant for school children and...

We have toilet and tissue paper for cleaning purposes, but whoever heard of cleaning paper for printers? Printers will continue to suffer from paper jams, no thanks to the dust build-up in the paper guidance system. Periodically slot in...

James Bond movies always had been the platform to launch beautiful women and fast cars. The new Aston Martin car that will feature in the next Bond movie has been released in a miniature model and will cost £11.99 when...

The Olympus E-330 claims to be the first DSLR camera with a live color LCD preview function. Long available in regular digital cameras, it is now the turn for mighty DSLR cameras to enjoy the benefits. The E-330 offers a...

The SatuGO web/digital camera will not fall with a sickening thud when you knock it over accidentally from your desk to the floor. The digital camera comes with 1GB of NAND memory that fit within several protective layers. The moment...

Small form factor PCs place a premium on space, which is why Mini-box.com have come up with the world’s tiniest PC power supply – the $49.95 120W picoPSU-120 mini PSU. It is roughly the size of 2 AA batteries and...

Western Digital has announced their new 120GB Scorpio notebook drives that come in either EIDE or SATA interface from $234.99 onwards. All Scorpio drives come with WhisperDrive and ShockGuard technology that offers the maximum protection possible, capable of withstanding shocks...

HP has uploaded a document on their site that contains references to the hw6900 series product line. So far, the document contains references to hw6910, hw6915, hw6920, hw6925, hw6940 and hw6965. Other than that, we’re not quite sure whether to...

Viewsonic’s latest releases – the PJ406D, PJ458D and PJ656 are equally at home in a business presentation or the latest home-cinema flick. Featuring relatively high contrast and brightness levels (1900 to 2100 ANSI lumens), all 3 projectors can be...

The J201 clamshell cellphone from Asus targets the young crowd with the quintessential MP3 player and 1.3-megapixel camera. The backlight color can be changed at the press of a button. Other standard features include a built-in FM tuner and 128MB...

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Nintendo’s Japanese website has unveiled a new-look Nintendo DS, although the gaming house has labeled that information as a rumor. The slimmer design comes with better button placement and offers up to 4 levels of brightness control. Although the original...

Concrete has been the stable building block for the last half century for buildings worldwide, gaining a reputation of a reliable and boring construction material. Check out the Light Transmitting Concrete (LiTraCon), which is actually a mixture of concrete and...

Make transferring your movie collection to your PSP an easier task with Makayama’s PSP Media Studio 2.0. The company promises a 300% increase in conversion speed from DVD to PSP, clocking about 45 minutes per DVD transferred. The software is...

The Live CA F280 MP3 player is extremely svelte with its 0.5” thick body. At 7 ounces, you’ll be hard pressed to notice that it is even in your pocket. Standard sound format support is included (MP3, WMA, WAV, ASF,...

The new Samsung E770 cellphone comes with VibeTonz compatibility. It works pretty much the same way as the PlayStation dualshock controllers, producing vibration to enhance the mobile gaming experience on your phone. The Samsung E770 will showcase this technology via...

Bang and Olufsen have superbly designed products that are functional yet beautiful. Often the domain of the rich, the company has decided to make their brand affordable to everyday Joes like these BeoLab 4 desktop speakers. Available in black, red,...

Small and slim notebooks are a rarity – which is why the Flybook is so appealing with its 9.3" x 6.1" x 1.2” size and 1.2kg weight. The 8.9” rotating touchscreen (1024 x 768 resolution) makes it a very...

Cornice’s newly developed Dragon Series Micro Hard Drive is bound to take the world by storm. Available in 8GB or 10GB capacities, these hard drives consume very little power and can withstand extreme shocks without damaging the data it holds,...

Sony’s new Handycam DCR-SR100 comes with a mammoth 30GB HDD, capable of holding up to 7 hours and 20 minutes of HQ video (9Mbps). This gives you the freedom to take as many scenes as you want without wrecking your...

An upgrade in the current GPS signal a welcome announcement by the government. Cellphone users and other gadgets that rely on GPS can now smile as the L2C signal increases power output and accuracy of incoming satellite signals. That translates...

Koreans are truly a blessed lot. There are a total of 6 types of 3D game phones in the Korean market, with one each from Samsung, LG, and Motorola with Pantech Group offering the rest. Samsung and LG have...

The quad-band P50 PDA-phone hybrid from BenQ targets the business community with its host of powerful connectivity features and productivity tools. Take your pick from WiFi, GPRS, Bluetooth, IrDA, USB, and SDIO to stay connected with the world at all...

Kenwood’s HDV-770 GPS unit looks set to be the Mercedes Benz of in-car GPS systems. The 7” touchscreen is more than capable of displaying a wide array of content. Pop in a CD or movie into the CD/DVD player...

Here’s a quick look at T-Mobile’s new MDA and SDA cellphones to whet your appetite before the real thing is released. As they say, the moment you purchase something off the shelf, it is already obsolete. If you're one...

Skype has taken the world by storm on the desktop in homes and offices worldwide, but the Pocket PC version is just plain bad. Connection isn’t the culprit, but the sound quality is. You will find yourself croaking like...

Video editing software abound in the marketplace, but how many of them are actually savvy enough to detect pesky commercials and edit them out on your behalf? VideoReDo claims their MPEG editor is able to remove ads from your...

Korean website Minivian has performed an in-depth operation on the Samsung YP-D1. The player is actually a YP-T8 model with an added 2-megapixel camera thrown in for good measure. If you’re curious to know what else are inside the YP-D1,...

Sandisk, manufacturer of flash memory products, has some new developments on their flash-based digital audio player. Available in 3 sizes (2GB/4GB/6GB), this potential iPod nano challenger packs in a color screen, FM radio/recording, a microSD slot and the potential ace...

Pantech’s new IM-U100 cellphone sports a 2.6” wide LCD screen that complements its video playback functionality perfectly. In addition to MP3 and video playback, its 2-megapixel CMOS camera makes taking high-quality photos a snap. PictBridge functionality is included for easy...

We’re pleased to announce that Ubergizmo is now available in Chinese (simplified). This new version was brought up during Christmas, and after a bit of testing, it is now live at: www.ubergizmo.com/cn To view it properly on a western...

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The Shopping Navis Wagon offers extra convenience to shoppers via its LCD screen and RFID reader. Now you no longer need to search high and low for a RFID reader when your purchases are missing its price labels – just...

Normally, the racing car genre is divided into 2 camps – those who swear by the realism of vehicle handling, and those who are true-blue adrenaline junkies who scrap realism in favor of in-your-face thrills and spills. Namco’s Ridge...

Ever found yourself repeating what you’ve just said over and over on your phone? Cut out the riff raff and send your message across clearly with the $800 HearPhone. The HearPhone is a Bluetooth audio enhancer that reduces unnecessary noise...

Samsung Korea has released yet another DMB cameraphone from its stables. The SCH-B330 is actually a CDMA 2000 clamshell phone that focuses on intense multimedia applications. The SCH-B330 retails for $717 when purchased through SK Telecom. You know you can’t...

Gaming on PDAs have matured over the years, and there are some pretty good titles for the platform. Unfortunately, playing a game via the PDA’s limited keys could prove unergonomical in the long run. Necessity being the mother of...

Didigo’s Smartdrive series are equipped with BCD (Bi-Choesteric Display), allowing the owner to view the disk space available in both text and pie chart formats. Don’t fret about this function taking up additional battery power – it doesn’t. Didigo’s...

A source close to HP claims that the pending iPAQ 6800 is actually an O2 Atom that runs on HP firmware and ships in a sleek silver case with a plastic fold-back screen guard thrown in for good measure, reminiscent...

With just 1,000 of these available, expect the gold Motorola RAZR V3i to sell out fast. Inspired by Motorola and Dolce & Gabbana, the gold version of the V3i comes with a slew of D&G propaganda; from wallpapers, screensavers, and...

Ever wonder what a super flashlight is like? Wonder no more with this outrageously priced utility gadget. At $2,500, the flashlight offers a blinding 85,000 candle power rating, night vision capabilities with infrared illumination, a LCD monitor, video camera...

We all suffer from memory lapses now and then, especially when it comes to familiar tunes that draw a blank from us when we try to recall the song’s title. Rocket Mobile offers a solution via Song IDentity – just...

Netflix, a company that is quick to capitalize on any profitable opportunities, has announced that it will offer HD_DVD and Blu-Ray movies for rent when launched in March later this year. Netflix Chairman and CEO Reed Hastings claim that the...

Unicon Systems’ version of MCopy connects all sorts of USB devices together, transferring data between them without any hassle. With 2 Hi-Speed USB connectors, a USB mini OTG, and an internal SD card slot, you be hard pressed to find...

The OrigenAE S210, although still under construction, is shaping up to be a monster of a media server/home theater PC. With a release date that targets this summer, the S210 features an internal composite aluminum heat sink bay that can...

NTT DoCoMo’s SA-800i phone was joint-developed with SEGA, and thus you can expect a fair amount of gaming goodness from it. Good games require a crisp screen, and the SA-800i doesn’t fail in that department. In addition, it comes with...

IoCell’s VaccineDrive has received a refresh by coming embedded with the ubiquitous C2 platform. The VaccineDrive can now download a wide range of C2 applications from the website, turning it into a personalized USB drive. The internal anti-virus engine will...

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Ever since they got cheap, fingerprint readers are all over the place. Laptops and phones are prime candidate because they are likely theft targets: they are small and expensive. Having such a gadget stolen is hard enough, but paying the...

It is known that snowboarders have been targeted by the consumer electronics industry. We’ve seen helmets with integrated speakers but Kenpo has something much more practical: a Jacket with iPod controls that will let one send commands to the...

I’ve heard about MSN TV years ago and back then I did not really pay attention because I already had a PC. However, we’ve recently had the opportunity to test MSN TV 2, so we went for it. In...

Sony will release a couple of PC’s based on the new Intel Duo Core this February. First up, the SZ series will come with CPUs ranging from 1.66GHz to 2.16GHz, a 13.3” WXGA screen and a choice of the 945GM...

Creative’s award-winning GigaWorks range has received a new addition to the family – the T20 speaker system. The T20 performs immaculately, delivering a full-range of stereo sound minus the heavy slant of a subwoofer. Sound quality is increased by a...

Although unofficial, photos and specifications of the slider form factor Samsung SCH-B500 have surfaced. This 7.7-megapixel DMB camera phone has a 3x optical zoom ability, DMB TV reception, TV-output, MP3 playback, and a slot for a microSD memory card. It...

The upgrade to Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FZ5 is the new DMC-FZ7. It uses a Leica lens and has a whiff of Leica-inspired design on the whole. The DMC-FZ7 packs a 6-megapixel CCD that comes with a superb 12x optical zoom....

Car drivers have speakerphones and hands-free kits, but what do bikers get? Other than speaking to your Bluetooth headset that strains your ear while you’re wearing a helmet, you don’t really have a choice. Or do you? Autocom has a...

Genius has unveiled the world’s first commercial infrared webcam, the VideoCAM Trek 310. Infra-red mode is turned on automatically when the lighting conditions around the webcam are deemed too poor for regular usage. The Trek 310 can also take 1.3...

Those who suffer from insecurity, here’s a great tool to allay those unfounded fears. The $600 World Tracker SMS is a GPS transmitter that sends SMSes to your cellphone along with the device’s coordinates for a monthly fee. When integrated...

The new Sony XL 1 Media Center PC is an entertainment powerhouse with its 200 disc CD/DVD changer. You can now clear some space on your CD rack by ripping some 200 CDs onto your hard drive each time...

Samsung has finally released its YP-T55 digital audio player in their backyard months after its initial announcement. Expect the normal specifications to make the cut this time – MP3/WMA/ASF/Ogg Vorbis compatibility, built-in FM tuner, lyrics support, and 18 hours of...

Looks like Mobiblu America has some information on the upcoming DHH-200 and DAH-1800 digital audio players on their website, although nothing is official yet. Rumors abound that both players are set for an American and European release, and the appearance...

Asus, better known for making motherboards and graphic cards, has released the V66 – a cellphone that targets the young and trendy. It can handle any multimedia task thrown at it and some. With its exclusive ASUS MV Director Software,...

We have USB-powered fans that are meant to keep the user cool, but fancy a pair of heated USB slippers from Thanko? Kiss goodbye to cold floors with the AttakaSurippa Dual USB slippers – simply connect it to any...

Rumors of a Canon EOS 20D replacement are flying back and forth on the Internet with the usual details coming under intense speculation – its name to the specification list. What are words if not accompanied by pictures? Of course,...

Any kitchen worth its salt (pun not intended) should come equipped with something from the DIOS range of LG. Practically oozing with sheer class, DIOS will most probably break off and become a brand on its own in the near...

The $147 Iwod G10 not only performs as a decent portable media player, it has a built-in NES emulator that enables you to relive the good old days of 8-bit gaming on the go. Experience Zelda like you’ve never before...

Here’s a rather nifty service from World-Tracker - a cellphone locating service that costs 16p per location search. Run your request via your cellphone or PC to receive a reply that is accurate anywhere between 50m to 500m, with an...

Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corp. have announced that the world’s first set of magnetic levitation elevators will start running as early as 2008. Instead of wheels and rails, the maglev elevator will use magnetic forces for movement. This translates...

Ever wondered when will biometrics make its way into the cellphone arena? Japan Radio has opened a door with the Willcom WX310J cellphone. There is no need to memorize a gamut of pesky passwords – just place the registered finger...

The Neon cellphone was designed by critically acclaimed Japanese designer, Naoto Fukasawa. This flip phone comes with a hidden LED on its exterior that renders itself viewable upon an incoming call or prompt. A camera and an FM radio is...

Belkin’s CableFree USB Hub has received the CNET Best of CES Award under its participation in the Peripherals category. The CableFree is the industry’s first USB hub that connects to a PC wirelessly. Notebook users can rejoice, knowing they’re still...

Motorola’s alliance with Burton snowboards have brought forth the Audex line of Bluetooth enabled jackets. All Audex jackets come with a Bluetooth control panel consisting of large buttons on the left sleeve that is usable even while wearing gloves. You...

Casio’s XD-ST6200 electronic audio dictionary features Casio’s True Voice technology that you will be fooled into thinking that you’re actually speaking to a native speaker! Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese languages in a wide variety of...

The Philips VP5500 was designed to hold live video chats via a broadband connection. It operates very much like the everyday cordless phone, save for the fact that it supports live video calls as well. A built-in hands-free speaker system...

Want to hook up your Pocket PC to the nearest XM radio network? Just point your browser here, enter your username and password, select the channel of your choice, and you’re good to go. XtreamXM also includes a downloadable...

Here’s another cellphone charger for those who frequent the great outdoors. Hook up your phone to the Solar Style SC003 solar charger and charge it on the spot by placing the device in the sunlight. The SC003 is compatible with...

Ever spilt anything on your notebooks, iPods, or other sensitive electronic goods? The good people at Grynx have come up with a detailed guide on salvaging what seems like a lost cause. There are plenty of illustrated instructions within to...

Online retailer Amazon.com is giving consumers a chance to save hundreds when they purchase Apple’s new software and hardware. This promotion includes a $150 rebate on the all-new 1.67GHz & 1.83GHz MackBook Pro, and the 20” 2GHz iMac Core...

Onkyo’s AV-Gate looks more intimidating than the dark, dank gates of Mordor. What else can we say about a set of TV furniture that comes with integrated speakers (model CB-SP1200XT) or a bass box and a 5.1 amp (model DHT-SW1)?...

How many gadgets these days sport iPod white colors in an effort to look cool? What about the countless others that come in silver, mirrored, or brushed metal exteriors? It is about time somebody bucked that trend, and count on...

For those with tiny tots around the house, the Blue Moon Night Light is just the perfect thing to keep them horrible monsters tucked away beneath the bed and in the darkest recesses of the closet. For just $29.95, Solutions’...

Samsung has developed and patented a technology using a 99.9% sterling silver plate located inside the SilverCare Washing Machine. Over 400 billion nano0sized silver ions are emitted via electrolization, penetrating deep into fabrics during the wash and final rinse...

Several sites are speculating that the Motorola Q has been cancelled in Europe (GSM version) and that the only version to be released will be the CDMA/Verizon one. We heard otherwise from Motorola and what we’ve seen at CES, it...

Starnex’s new portable security system, the Self Guard SG-310 was designed for Army use. Any gun hooked up to this device will transfer video clips to the commander via a Bluetooth connection, enabling the commander to have a first-person-view of...

Bluetake’s BT510 Bluetooth trackball is one device that will take some getting used to. We recommend that DTP artists and hardcore gamers stay away from this device, as it doesn’t offer both speed and precision simultaneously for even the most...

Yamaha of Japan has released the new NX-A01 compact speaker system and the TRX-RO1BT Bluetooth receiver unit. Both gadgets are meant to work in tandem with mobile operator AU. The perfectly square white speaker measures 3.3” x 4.6” x 3.3”,...

Those who fear kidnapping should take note that Nokia has filed an application for a cellphone that is meant to be used in emergency situations such as kidnapping. A dedicated key will render the phone virtually off to the layman,...

It seems that Apple has been hiring RF engineers by the truckload, specifically those with EDGE experience. It is rumored that Apple could be gunning for an EDGE enabled iPod by sometime this fall. This development could lend some weight...

Share not only music files, but video as well over the local network with the new iTunes 6.02. We are not sure if this function is meant to be used for an upcoming home media appliance, but this function will...

Casion’s W41CA cellphone comes in a widescreen format that’s great for movies, featuring a 240 x 400 resolution on its 2.6” display. For a phone carrying such a large screen, it is surprisingly compact at 49 x 103 x 22mm,...

I/O Magic’s new GigaBank is a 8GB portable drive that costs just $200. The amazing thing about the new GigaBank is its size – it measures just 2” x 0.5” x 2.5” and weighs a feather light 2oz, tops. Data...

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is targeting a Thanksgiving release date in North America, and will ride on the holiday sales to boost the new console’s popularity. This will mean the Revolution will be all over Japan, Canada, and the US...

Snapstream folks are constructing the 11-tuner (4 HD/7 SD) Godzilla PVR that is nothing you’ll ever need in a practical world. It is impressive to cram 11 tuners into a single tower system that runs on a dual-core HT processor,...

Toshiba has unveiled a couple of new office projectors that come equipped with a 1024x768 resolution, 210W/2200 Lumens and a new color correction system called MCE2. 20% smaller than the previous generation, the TDP-T100 comes with an Instant Shutdown function...

To be fair, iPod lovers should give the Zen Vision:M a second look. Although its shortcomings include a proprietary dock connection, video cable, non-removable battery, and the inability to plug and play for data transfer, its wide compatibility range for...

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I am just catching up with the cool things I saw at Macworld besides the new beautyful Mac Book Pro… This hood for laptop caught my attention : it allows you to work outside with your laptop and protect the...

IP Thinking’s VoIP phone is actually running Skype on a Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition on a PDA-like device. It leans heavily on a PDA base, and other than Skype it supports other VoIP softphone applications like SJLabs as...

Japanese operator AU’s Music on Demand service is dubbed the "AU Listen Mobile Service" or "LISMO". Connect your phone to any PC and transfer the music over. Alternatively, you can download songs to the phone itself via a 3G connection....

Alienware has a penchant for creating unique systems, and its latest notebook is no different as it will be the first to ship a notebook with a pair of Seagate Momentus 5400 160GB drives. Expect the Area 51 m7700 notebook...

Mustek’s PL8C70 in-car DVD player is a light and thin player that will fit snugly onto any headrest to keep the young ones entertained during long road trips. It supports all major DVD and CD formats, as well as...

The Korean government has put forward its intention to being work on robots that ensure social safety is not compromised as early as this year. These robots will assist the nation in the following areas – public security, night patrols,...

This is a great device for those who are suffering from cold feet during the long, winter months. Connect this heated foot cozy to a PC via any USB port in order to keep your feet warm. A cable length...

The new Pantech IM-U110 cellphone is touted to be the ultimate mobile jukebox, boasting 1GB of storage space in the form of a built-in flash memory chip. Store up to 200 MP3 songs or over a thousand hi-resolution pictures...

South African inventor Gervan Lubbe has created a battery-operated, water-resistant wristwatch that could potentially prevent up to a million deaths annually. 4 times a day, the $280 watch will prick the wrist it rests on to test the blood...

Looks like most cool gadgets need to come with an ‘i’ prefix in front of the name. Enter Sega’s iFish, a new music toy pet that is currently released in Japan. It comes in the shape of a fish (doh!),...

Portable storage has seen its physical size grow smaller and smaller while the capacities experience a reverse trend – they get larger and larger. Portable drives now come in all sorts of designs and form factors, you’ll be hard press...

Transfer data from one PC to another at a speed of 25MB/s with the USB data transfer device from ThinkGeek. The device comes with a 4-foot retractable USB cable. Just plug one end to the source PC and the...

The Archos XS202s is a black version of the regular XS202 with a price difference of nearly $25 between them. The former goes for 269.99 Euros while the latter is pegged at 249.99 Euros. What do you get for that...

jWIN’s JX-MP93 is an MP3 player with a twist – there’s no internal memory quite unlike the majority of MP3 players in the market today. You store your music on an SD/MMC card and slot it into the MP93 whenever...

Sony Ericsson, the world's 4th largest mobile phone company shipped 16.1 million phones in the last quarter of 2005, posting a record pre-tax profit of $250 million. Essential to this boost in its bottomline are the sales of its highly-rated...

Abcron Corporation has launched a couple of PlayO Portable Speaker System products that feature an integrated hi-power amp that provides excellent sound quality in an extremely portable form factor. You can choose from either battery powered or USB powered...

Aliph’s Jawbone PC Edition is a Skype-certified intelligent headset for VoIP communications. It is an amalgamation of the latest acoustic innovations, military-grade audio processing, and product design. You can rest assured that the message gets relayed over in a crystal-clear...

Yet another MP3 player from the giant Korean electronics juggernaut. The IPOS Z1 is a fully-fledged MP3 player that comes equipped with 1GB or 2GB capacities, an OLED screen, and MPEG4 playback compatibility for video. Via Akihabara News...

In Japan they have had this awesome way to communicate for a long time: the QR-Code was invented in 1994 by the Japanese company Denso, and is capable of storing a relatively large amount of data (for a bar code)...

This cool new gadget caught our attention at CES because it was one of the best looking and the smallest GPS in its category that we had the chance to play with. After the demo, we learned about some...

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The PDC Smart Kiosk is a free-standing RFID reader/writer that can be used for cashless transactions allied to wrist straps at amusement parks or other similar capacities. Just make sure you have enough cash loaded before you make any transaction....

Those who are always short on power due to the plethora of devices they carry can look toward the Power Pack as the long awaited messiah. The Power Pack offers up to 6 charges for a standard cellphone or 20...

Vodafone Japan has released a trio of 3G phones that are actually pleasant to look at. The Toshiba 904T has an interesting pivoting screen and can be used with or without the keyboard. The 804SS comes across as a serious...

Elecom’s Skype-compatible USB handsfree kit for the PC is another ordinary handsfree kits that does not perform as well as speaking via the microphone directly. So far nothing comes close to the microphone-headset combo. Bluetooth handsfree kits are another option,...

How does a device measuring 66 x 66 x 19mm and weighing only 85g qualify it as a PMP? The Aigo E858 has those dimensions and comes with a 2” latency-free screen that looks stunning. Almost every media format...

Most gadgets today sport multiple functions, and it won’t be long before a single device rules them all. Enter the Future Phone, a credit card-sized device that works as your cellphone, MP3 player, credit card, apartment and house keys. Video...

Check out this nifty looking 3G phone from Benq-Siemens, the EF81. It is plain as day thinner than the new 3G capable RAZR and sports a very nice RAZR-style keypad and a serious looking brushed aluminum finish. The internal screen...

The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife cannot be accused of being behind the times – it now comes with a 1GB detachable MP3 player. Staples include a blade, nail file, and a pair of scissors. The MP3 player comes with...

You can now sign up for video spam, er, ads on your phone if you’re a Verizon or Nextel customer. Just subscribe to these simple video ads in exchange for a possible monthly fee reduction. So far corporate bigwigs like...

WiFile Pro installed on a Palm device and connected to a network will put the power of networking in your hands. Transfer and view files over corporate networks, school servers, home computers and even the Internet with this amalgamation of...

Boston city has a free WiFi connection for its citizens, running on a model that is supported by advertising revenue without dipping into the taxpayer’s contributions. This self-sufficient model is a win-win situation for everyone involved. Boston’s WiFi service...

Shure’s E500 sound isolating earphones costs a bomb at E500, but it is worth the price for one of the most pleasant audio experiences you can ever indulge in when it comes to portable music. The E500 uses 2 miniature...

You can be assured that any official merchandise with Ferrari’s famous prancing stallion slapped on it will be imaginatively priced. The Ferrari FMP160 MP3 player is no different, with an asking price of $230 for 1GB worth of internal memory....

Young adults who grew up on a diet of Lego in a pre-Grand Theft Auto era can relive their childhood memories with this Lego PC. Just dig out your old Lego pieces and create a casing that is large...

BenQ launches a trio of cellphones under the BenQ-Siemens banner in the form of the S88, S68, and EF81. The S88 comes with 16MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, 2 megapixel camera with autofocus and 16x digital zoom,...

The marriage between the CoPilot Live 6 software and any compatible phone or PDA running on the Windows Mobile platform will result in a device that offers portable satellite navigation that comes with complete turn-by-turn voice guidance, comprehensive address book,...

It is imperative that everyone keeps a backup copy of their data these days. You never know when disaster might strike. The $259 ABSmini 40GB compact hard drive from CMS Products fits the bill as the perfect portable backup hard...

Carl Zeiss has introduced new Series of ZF interchangeable lenses for Nidkon D-SLR. The ZF lenses will grant the Nikon SLR camera system with legendary image quality that is associated with Carl Zeiss. The strongest point of the lenses is...

If you want GPS capabilities on your PDA, laptop, or Palm handheld, make sure the device has Serial Port Protocol (SPP) support first. Plug in the $105 i-Blue High Sensitivity Bluetooth GPS receiver and you’re good to go. This baby...

The PowerFilm Foldable Solar Battery Charger is the world’s lightest and most compact solar charger. At 9 ounces, you can carry this wherever you travel and it is sufficient to charge most personal electronic accessories from laptops to cellphones,...

When was the last time you sent a postcard to a loved one? Although thoughtful, regular postcards do have one thing against them – limited space. The Snap & Send digital postcard is the brainchild of Stuart Calvey, a student...

Enjoy the full benefits of your monitor with a new gadget on the block, the Huey. Connect this marker pen-sized gizmo via a USB port and let it calibrate your monitor automatically in less than 3 minutes. The Huey...

A team of researchers at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) is currently hard at work developing a nano-sized battery that can be implanted in the eye to power an artificial retina. These bio-batteries will work in tandem with artificial retinas in...

At first glance, the Nextlink Bluespoon AX2 Ultra Small Wireless Bluetooth Headset looks like the bug in the first installment of the Matrix trilogy. Measuring 4.1 x 2.5 x 1.3cm and weighing 10g, the AX2 is the second smallest...

Pantech & Curitel have developed and announced both the PT-S160 and PT-K1600 cellphones. The former supports portable media player functions as well as containing a satellite DMB receiver for those who cannot get enough TV even on the go....

The digital SLR market is getting crowded with Samsung joining in the fray. The Korean company’s 6-megapixel GX1S DLSR is the company’s first attempt in the DSLR market, albeit with some help from Pentax. The generous 2.5” 210k pixel TFT...

Rising Star Games has released more screenshots of the upcoming Bubble Bobble Evolution for the PSP. The mind-blowing graphics and visual style is a welcome departure from its arcade roots. Being the first Bubble Bobble title to be rendered in...

Seagate’s Momentus 5400.3 2.5” notebook hard drive holds the distinction of being the largest capacity notebook drive in the world currently. Its perpendicular recording capabilities increases efficiency and lowers power consumption. Mobile data storage options does not mean a less...

Hong Kong’s Intellectual Property Department has received a couple of trademark submissions from Apple Computer for the terms iPod Boombox and iPod Hi-Fi. The filings were made on June 13, 2005 and September 20, 2005 respectively. The iPod Hi-Fi could’ve...

Chinese newspaper The Commercial Times claim that HP will make available a branded version of the O2 XDA Atom smartphone by June this year. Made by Quanta, the units shipped are expected to contain the same specifications as the original...

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IoCell has launched the VaccineDrive – the world’s first portable USB flash drive with a built-in anti-virus engine. This ensures the safety of your data by adding an extra layer of protection against malicious codes, viruses, and spyware. The VaccineDrive...

Since November 2005, the Xbox 360 has sold more than 600,000 units in the US alone. Complaints of short supplies during the holiday season and a faulty power adapter did affect the final sales figures. Microsoft will attempt to...

Nokia’s mid-range phones had always proved to be runaway successes, and the new Nokia 6125 clamshell phone plans to live up to its rich heritage. It sports a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and digital music playback. This quadband phone...

The ElekTex Smart Fabric keyboard is the perfect answer for those who do plenty of typing on the go. It can handle smart phones, PDAs, and other compatible handheld devices with panache. Carry a lightweight yet portable full laptop-sized keyboard...

Koyono’s Spring 2006 offerings will feature a jacket that can control your iPod via its Eleksen Fabric buttons. The BlackCoat Work water-resistant stretch cotton jacket will be the first featured design to debut in March at a price of $179....

You can now stream DivX video to the Xbox 360 via Windows Media Encounter on your own without purchasing a program like the Videora Xbox360 Converter and perform the dirty job manually. Some basic computer working knowledge is required before...

The North Face Met 5 Jacket uses Polartec Heat technology to add more warmth on top of normal insulation. The Polartec Power Shield fabric combined with the aforementioned technology is able to provide warmth on demand via 3 user adjustable...

Connexion by Boeing will offer real-time hi-speed Internet and entertainment services to passengers on flights soon. A quartet of live global television is available, while Yahoo! is the exclusive search engine in the air. Internet time is sold in 3...

The iSpot Wireless Item Locator is a $49.99 gadget that beeps when the buttons on the remote control are pressed, making it easier for you to locate stuff or pets that always go missing. Different colors emit different noises for...

Samsung’s SGH-i300x ‘Super Musicphone’ comes with a whopping 4GB hard disk drive to store all your favorite musical tracks while you’re on the go. This refresh from the 3GB SGH-i300 looks the same and shares the same specs as well....

The Dell XPS M2010 Mobile Concept PC Laptop is equipped with the latest Intel Core Duo processor that took CES 2006 by storm. The M2010’s innovation does not only lie in the components but in its styling as well. It...

New Zealand-based Rakon has developed the world’s smallest GPS receiver. The company’s specifications show that it is equivalent to the size of a baby’s fingernail, which is small enough to fit into nearly every device imaginable. Small in size doesn’t...

Swiss-based Intelligent Medical Implants AG has made a medical breakthrough with the successful implants of their first-generation Learning Retinal Implant System on a couple of patients in December last year. The 50-electrode device’s main function is to replace the signal-processing...

For $900, the D-Link DCS-6620G network camera is worth every dollar. Installation was hassle free thanks to its intuitive installation program. The 10x optical zoom is really something, not unlike other network cameras that rely on digital zoom. You get...

The Kyocera Strobe was specifically designed for those who do heavy duty emailing and text messaging on their respective portable communication devices. It takes after the candybar style phone, but opening it up length wise reveals otherwise. A full QWERTY...

An FM tuner had always been on every iPod owner’s wishlist, and Apple has granted that wish with the iPod Radio Remote Control. It looks very much like an iPod shuffle, and is compatible with both the iPod 5G...

The upcoming Symbian-powered Sony Ericsson P990 is a powerhouse in the smartphone world when released, while its lesser brother comes the form of the Sony Ericsson P970. The Blackberry-inspired design on the P970 makes it look like a dull brick,...

The $99 ProTouch keyboard from Razer is dubbed the “world’s smartest keyboard” by a Razer executive. It comes with 112 fully programmable keys that are useful for the most frequently used functions, while 10 macro command keys will come in...

The Mark Frank Montoya MP3 player by Skullcandy is actually an MP3 headphone. The MP3 player module can be removed for standalone use – just plug in any other headphone into its jack. Just make sure the auxiliary battery pack...

PSP owners who have often moaned about the lack of the Memory Stick Pro Duo’s capacity can rejoice. The Japanese consumer electronics giant will release the 4GB and 8GB versions of the Memory Stick Pro Duo soon, keeping their rabid...

Hardly anyone lets an opportunity to take a dig at good ol’ Bill Gates slip by. Maclive.net reader Eden has take actual audio of Microsoft’s presentation of their upcoming OS, Vista, and assigned it to a real-time demo on the...

The 20GB TAVI is pretty much your top of the line portable media player out there with an ace up its sleeve. It supports high definition output (480p, 720p, and 1080p) as well as optical audio output for 5.1 channel...

The Zero Tension Mouse is a must for those who spend hours in front of the PC. It works even when your hand, arm, and shoulder muscles are relaxed. Dr. Michael Leahy is the brainchild behind this project, and his...

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Wearable electronics are all the rage nowadays, and O’Neill has jumped into the fray with its H2 series of gadget-based back packs. These back packs claim to be able to charge gadgets, control and iPod and take cellphone calls on...

Aveso’s Smart Card features a digital display and some buttons that could change the way we view and use credit or gift cards in the future. The buttons and digital display add an extra layer of security by requiring the...

The T800 Pocket PC phone series by Fujitsu-Siemens will be released officially on July 3 and July 15. Both the T810 and T830 share the same specs, from the Intel XScale 416MHz processor, 64MB RAM, and 128MB ROM to its...

Tekkeon’s myTalker Bluetooth gateway transforms any MP3 player, including the iPod, into a Bluetooth headset. Your music headphones can be used to listen to your calls. Calls are made and heard via the gateway, while one-touch access offers last number...

Apple iPods were never famous for their battery life, thus XtremeMac has stepped in to provide an alternative power source to the world’s most popular MP3 player. You can have up to 80 hours of extra power with the MicroPack....

As the saying goes, you can’t have everything. Choose between battery life or performance when it comes to the Raptor 766X notebook from Xtreme. It’s the first notebook that comes with both a Nvidia and Intel graphics engine inside....

Kitchens in the future will be far removed from the ones we see today. GE’s concept of a kitchen suite comes with a full-width display that has touch sensors all over it. Running on OLED technology, this futuristic kitchen provides...

NTT West of Japan will introduce the Hikari Personal Phone (HPP) on January 16. The HPP provides IP telephony functions via the 802.11b network, utilizing NTT West Japan’s Hikari Phone IP service that takes up the 0AB ~ J numbers....

Eten’s past iterations of Pocket PC phones have been above average, so we’re really looking forward to the upcoming G500. It features integrated GPS and unofficial sources cite a March release date. The G500 shares the same specs as the...

Self Defense Technologies Inc has created the Fighting Android FA1 that will be used in boxing and martial arts classes during training. The FA1 comes in human dimensions and follows the human anatomy closely. It is an electromechanical device that...

The current CompactFlash data transfer rate stands at 66MB/sec, and this ceiling will soon be raised to 133MB/sec later this year after a revision to the CF+ Specification is made. New CF cards that utilize True IDE and PCMCIA interfaces...

Between a car and a camera, which would gain the attention of your dollars? Hasselblad presents the world’s first 39 megapixel digital SLR camera, presumably powered by Kodak’s CCD. This medium format H2D-39 comes with a 2.2” OLED display,...

Here’s an incident where modern technology comes in handy – a family managed to track down a stolen SUV that was carrying a baby via the father’s GPS-equipped Sprint phone that remained in the car. Current privacy laws prevent Sprint...

You can’t go wrong with the FineDrive 700 GPS Navigation/Media System. It sports an amazing 7” LCD widescreen and a formidable speaker that will handle anything thrown at it with pizzazz. The FineDrive 700 will complement any vehicle that it...

Eopstech has released news of their upcoming SDIO TV Tuner for both NTSC and PAL formats this March. Support for VHF and UHF channels are included, and it comes with an antenna input for indoor use. Exclusive on the Windows...

Head over to Team Xbox’s site for screenshots of the upcoming Battlefield 2 game on the Xbox 360. It definitely comes with highly polished graphics that can rival the PC version of the game. Via Fraggerock...

So far, being able to use Skype from any cellphone remains a pipe dream. We’re pleased to report that VoSKY has shattered that barrier with their Call Center that is able to enable Skype from any phone – be...

Skype 2.0 comes with video calling that works pretty much the same way 3G video calls do. Now you can smile, wave, or say hello to a loved one no matter the distance. The quality is excellent and the best...

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Pretec’s 4GB i-Disk Touch is the world’s largest capacity fingerprint USB flash storage device with fingerprint biometrics security. Biometrics is a popular and inexpensive way to secure sensitive data minus the hassle of alphanumeric passwords. Accessible by up to 10...

Apple Computer approached the United States Patent and Trademark Office to grant it a trademark on the term “Mobile Me” last week. There were 4 separate filings on the term that covers a wide spectrum of technologies and services, including...

The US Navy is currently conducting field tests on a new short-range communications device that will allow sailors to hold secure conversations up to 2 miles away by just looking at each other. Dubbed LightSpeed, the device uses infrared signals...

The MacBook Pro’s lack of a PCMCIA slot has raised the ire of many people who depend on their EVDO connection to complete their work away from the office. This worry will be a thing of the past when EVDO...

Netgear’s latest RangeMax 240 Wireless router comes with a pretty impressive list of features that ought to make it a staple in the list of items for a reliable and speedy wireless network. Offering up to 240Mbps speeds for wireless...

Do kids really need a portable DVD player? If you’re thinking of getting them one anytime soon, it would be prudent to check out the ‘V-ZON’ portable DVD player from Coby USA. These DVD players provide interactive entertainment in the...

This retro-looking Hannswood LCD TV features old-school wood styling and a ceramic back with a floral design. A great gift for those who grew up during the Flower Power era at $400. The 10” screen will not do justice to...

Has Microsoft softened its stance against Apple? The software giant has released a new free mini plugin that allows Apple Mac users to watch and listen to .wmv and .wma files in QuickTime via the Internet. Dubbed Flip4Mac, this plugin...

Why get any ordinary Bluetooth headset when you can receive envious glances from this obvious piece of bling hanging by your ear? The Pink Diamante Bluetooth headset is the perfect gift for the lady in your life and its lithium-ion...

Apple not only produces world-class music players, but their accessories are worth taking a second look. The iPod Radio Remote is a remote control that comes with a built-in FM radio that is compatible with the iPod nano and iPod...

The MicroMemo from XtremeMac is a voice recorder meant for the 5G iPod video. It uses the iPod’s hi-fidelity audio to record 16-bit audio via the included microphone or any other compatible microphone that uses a 3.5mm plug. It is...

Griffin Technology’s TuneCenter transforms the iPod into an instant home media center when docked, playing videos and viewing photos on the TV or listening to songs and Internet radio. The TuneCenter comes with a 14 button remote that allows the...

All Seasons Services has launched its first Shop24 automated convenience store in the US, bringing over 160 stores’ worth of experience across the Atlantic. Shop24 stores offer round the clock access to more than 200 items including milk, soda, batteries,...

Polaroid, long known for its photography roots, will release their first widescreen Portable Media Player by fall this year. Presented at CES 2006, this PMP looks too huge to be considered portable, although the screen real estate is greatly...

Ever looked at Tablet PCs and wished that a Mac version wasin production? ThePlaceforitAll.com has converted a 12” G4 iBook into the iTab. The iTab shares the iBook’s 1.33GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 40GB HDD, Airport Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity....

Lockpicking might look like child’s play in the movies, but real-life scenarios present a much more compelling case. Understanding how a lock works will make the entire process easier. You can now purchase an off-the-shelf lock picking tool, although these...

Missing Bluetooth connectivity and FM radio reception on your iPod Nano? Fret not – the A373 Nano Dongle from EverE is not only a protective case for the Nano, but it acts as a Bluetooth dongle and FM radio add-on...

AMD has taken over the speed crown with the new Athlon 64 FX-60 chip, the fastest all-round processor on earth. Although the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 looks like a better proposition to one who multitasks, the Athlon 64 FX-60 scores...

Razer has introduced a mousing surface, the ProPad, that complements their array of high-performance gaming mice. This double-sided mousing surface comes on an anodized aluminum base that will provide you with endless hours of precise fragging. For $30, you get...

Check out the picture gallery of the Bellwave F208 after the jump. It looks pretty nifty, and its amazing how they crammed in a 2 megapixel camera, a 262k color screen, Bluetooth functionality, MP3 and video playback abilities into a...

Owners of various compatible handhelds can look forward to Stellus System’s high-performance and rugged StarNet SD GPS receiver. When plugged via the SDIO interface, one can utilize in-car navigation, recreation, and other location-specific applications. This puts essential information at your...

Small form factor PCs are all the rage nowadays thanks to their sleek design and ultra portability. Shimafuji’s SEMC5701 reigns supreme with its 2” x 2” x 1.7” measurements. This Linux-based PC is powered by a NEC VR5701 CPU, 64MB...

TV addicts will soon be able to receive transmissions on the Xbox 360 as well as Windows-based PCs. This opens up an entire window of possibilities (pun not intended) as these PCs can now act as DVRs, while making the...

Nike’s shoes have always retained an edge over their competitors due to sleek design and strategic marketing. This pair of Nike Air Max 360’s will not bring you very far in a marathon, but it performs without fuss as...

If you have an extra $16 to spare and have absolutely no idea where to spend it, why not pick up this set of 5 LED lights that can be clipped onto the brim of any cap? It is nothing...

The MobilePen is an accessory specially designed for smartphones running on either Windows Mobile or Symbian OS platforms. Measuring 98 x 60 x 11mm and weighing 54g, it is powered by a single AAA battery. The touchpad displays a virtual...

The world thrives on gossips and rumors nowadays, and it doesn’t make a distinction between personal lives and electronic gadgets. It seems that the SE-NSE forums are abuzz with rumors of the next Sony Ericsson phone, dubbed Wilma or Betty....

For those who can’t get enough of numbers, do make sure you purchase the I-Measure from a nearby store. For $46, you get to measure distances via ultrasonics, including room area calculation like cubic feet and the likes. Extremely useful...

The all-new Garmin Forerunner 305 is equipped with popular features such as heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned counters, a highly-sensitive GPS receiver, new courses feature, and a robust wireless heart rate monitor. The new GPS receiver...

MSI, a known Taiwanese computer equipment manufacturer, presented a solar-powered laptop prototype. It seems that solar energy would be the sole source of power, which is surpising, given the usual inefficiency of that technology. However, if it turned out to...

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The rumor was correct once again: Apple has released a MacBook Pro Intel-based laptop powered by a Dual Core Processor with clocks of up to 1.83Ghz. The 15” laptop display has a native resolution of 1440x900 and has a...

iPod Nano owners should sit up and take note of the TuneBuckle – it is actually a belt that comes with an iPod Nano holder that works as a belt buckle as well. For $50, this is one piece of...

Gadget Review carries a story where a ’94 Honda Civic is remote controlled by a Sony PSP via a WiFi connection. Metro Electronics America, builder of this mean wireless machine has replaced the harmful, pollution emitting engine with an electric...

The new PSP Rhythm that was previously known as the PSP Rhythm Composer comes with a slew of new features. Your PSP is not only just a drum machine, but parameter locks in the software allow you to tweak instruments...

The Toshiba 803T 3g phone that runs on a GSM network is offered by Vodafone in Japan, although it can also be found on Taiwanese shores as well. This could very well shape up to be the only opportunity...

6 solar-powered WiFi lampposts will be erected on a rooftop at the University of Abertay, Scotland to mark the first step in turning the entire campus greener. There are plans to install an additional 4,000 similar lampposts in the...

Let’s Go Digital has sniffed out news where Sony will unveil Memory Stick Pro DUO cards later this year in 4GB and 8GB capacities to cater for today’s ever-hungry devices. Expect digital cameras, MP3 players, and Sony PSP owners to...

Fujifilm’s FinePix F470 Zoom pocket-sized digital camera comes with user friendly controls and multiple scene positions that will not throw newbies off the trail. This 6 megapixel camera offers 16MB internal memory, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5” LCD...

Western Digital has unleashed its new WD ">Raptor X HDD, a clear-top 10,000 rpm SATA drive that comes with 150GB of storage space, 16MB cache, and Native Command Queuing (NCQ). The Raptor X offers maximum performance in an aesthetically pleasing...

Belkin’s CableFree USB Hub is the industry’s first wireless USB hub, allowing you to connect USB devices such as printers and MP3 players without the hassle of wires. Backed by Freescale Semiconductor’s Ultra-Wideband technology, this product is compatible with over...

The new Samsung ‘S’ series of digital cameras come in 5, 6, or 8 megapixel variants with a miserly choice of colors to choose from – silver or black. All ‘S’ series cameras are equipped with the Friendly Effect Key...

Samsung Techwin, an offshoot of the vast Samsung empire, has released their new digital camera with portable media player functions. This 6 megapixel camera comes with 45MB of built-in memory and supports a variety of video and audio formats including...

CES 2006 has been a launchpad for many a gadget, and it is the venue of choice for Cowon to introduce their sleek new MP3 player, the iAudio 6. This super small digital media player not only looks great, but...

This is what we believe Apple will announce tomorrow. Once confirmed, that’d be great because Eliane was waiting for these laptops to come out before replacing her 12” ibook. In other speculations, a few sites were mentioning an iPod...

We spotted this interesting Mega View 591 PMP (Portable Media Player) from Taiwanese manufacturer MSI in their booth. It plays videos (MPEG4), music files (not sure which file formats) and accepts SD memory cards, but more interestingly it receives over...

We took a close look at the Logitech S530 white keyboard+mouse combo for the Mac and we can tell you that it is very tempting to just dump the original Apple keyboard and mouse and get this combo. The...

You can support Ubergizmo by nominating it in the 2006 Bloggies. Each vote is important. To do so, go to 2006.bloggies.com, scroll down and enter us in “best new blog” or/and “best computer and technology blog”. To finish, click...

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Casio’s vibrating G-Shock line has a new addition - the G-Shock GL-7500HD. It targets those who are actively involved in water sports, since we doubt a ringing alarm will suffice when you are swimming, surfing, or water skiing. $80 is...

The Michelin x930 GPS receiver is more miss than hit. Correct directions are few and far between, quite unlike the comprehensive directions that are available on its website. It has a success rate of 20% when it comes to...

Panasonic’s DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cell) powered laptop can run up to 20 hours on a full tank of fuel (around 6.75 ounces) before giving up its ghost. Slightly larger than a typical battery pack, it is half the size...

Beta testing of Tivo’s TiVo Desktop 2.3 software have uncovered this little gem of information – the software allows TiVo Series2 users to port recorded shows over to a PSP or iPod video. Assuming the beta version goes gold and no...

The uber-cool Optimus keyboard is set to ship early next month –1st February to be exact. It is the only keyboard to come with a tiny OLED screen embedded on each key, allowing the user to configure the keyboard in...

US Robotics’ new USR9610 USB Internet Speakerphone comes across as a welcome addition for those who make VoIP calls on a daily basis. This $50 speakerphone features powerful echo cancellation technology for greater sound clarity. The USR9610 comes with volume...

Sony’s Mouse Talk device looks and works like a normal mouse, save for the fact that it doubles as a VoIP phone as well. Just open it up and speak to your intended contact via any VoIP software. The corded,...

Fancy turning your optical mouse into a scanner? Somebody posted on a large Dutch forum the method of that amazing transformation. He coded a VB application for reading the sensor outputs after going through the optical mouse sensor’s datasheets in...

Tatung’s new portable media center, the V620, looks very much like the Samsung YH-999 PMC from the size and form factor angles. Its 3.5” color screen offers a resolution of 20 x 240. Unfortunately, the 20GB HDD works against it...

Treo Central has a thorough review of the Treo 700w and concludes that it is set to be the best ever Windows Mobile device produced. Palm’s first shot at a Windows-based Treo delivered upgrades in both hardware and software departments...

Small and totally functional robots will always bring the word Lego to mind. Lego has upped the ante by revamping the Mindstorm line with its new Mnidstorm NXT. It is powered by a 32-bit microprocessor that can be programmed by...

Looks like Mac users will be able to enjoy TiVoToGo sometime in the middle of this year. Judging from the picture taken at CES 2006, TiVo shows were being decoded into MPEG-2 streams on a Mac running the OS X...

Dell’s 3007WFP is the company’s biggest widescreen digital flat panel monitor and is perfect to tickle your visual appetite with its clarity and brilliant color. Its large visual footprint makes it the perfect device for those who are involved in...

CES 2006 showcased some rather forward looking technology, but the offering from HP comes across as practical and innovative. The printer in question is a wireless All-in-One printer powered by Alereon. Fully functional over a wireless connection, it even does...

Seagate and Wisair have teamed up to develop video streaming via a Wireless USB connection. This concept can maintain a 480Mbps link between a computer and a 500GB HDD over short distances. One can expect some video glitches as the...

Rumors are circulating at Brighthand that the HP iPAQ hw6700 will never see the light of day. It is claimed that that the hw6700 will include WiFi and run on Windows Mobile 5.0 but HP decided to can the project...

Sony’s PRS-500 Portable Reader System provides an enriching reading experience quite unlike those found on Tablet PC’s, notebooks, and PDAs. It utilizes “electronic paper technology” in the unit display, making the content appear in a similar manner to those found...

Creative stole the Best MP3 player and portable video device category as well as the coveted “Best in Show” award at CES 2006, lending weight to its growing reputation as an iPod contender. As it is, the Vision:M comes with...

NEC’s VY16E/LV-W is the company’s first dual-core CPU laptop and it sports a 1.66GHz T2300 (Yonah) CPU. Aimed at the professional market, this notebook ships with 512MB of DDR2-SDRAM (PC2-4200), a 945GM Express graphics card, a 14.1" SXGA+ screen, Windows...

The Radar Scope from the military can see through 12” of solid concrete and at least 50 feet beyond that to determine whether there is any human presence in a building. This portable handheld device can even detect human breathing....

The trend at the CES this year is definitively Multimedia Content delivery on all devices or platforms. This new high end laptop from Toshiba aims to be the new home entertainment device for the consumers. It is not yet...

By now, the hard-core fans of the Treo 700w have already placed their orders from Verizon. Users using other wireless carriers will have to wait, but some will wait even more than others: we have learned that The GSM...

We’ve been using laptops to post during the last few days, and although our computers are quite good, laptops are clearly not ergonomic. This Toshiba prototype has a detachable touch-screen that could be placed higher to avoid neck pain....

Toshiba had a theater to demonstrate the quality of HD-DVD. Obviously they also had a player: the HD-A1 is a 720p/1080i HD-DVD player (no 1080p, Argh). It is quite thick (approximately 80mm high, looking at the cooling fan), a...

We’ve mentioned it previously, but at CES, Kodak was presenting its new Retina Dual Lens Technology that opens more possibilities to the users: the 23 mm ultra wide lens lets one shoot panoramic pictures and the telephoto lens is...

We’ve mentioned this before, but this time we had a live demonstration of this two way system. If you missed the previous post, the screen will not display the same image if you look at it from another angle....

This cool projector caught our attention: it has an unusual nice design and is very practical because all the cables are located in the front, keeping the user side of the device clean with only the user interface. It...

Nokia has announced its new headset line two days ago at CES and we finally got our hands on the Nokia BH-800 Headset. This elegant tiny Bluetooth headset looks very good and we can only hope that the sound...

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This cute tiny headset has a very innovative noise reduction feature: “the in-ear microphone and speaker pick up your voice through the ear canal so conversations come in loud clear even in a noisy environment” (From the Motorola Specs)....

We usually associate Sanyo with digital camcorders, but they also do interesting LCD HDTV sets. The Particularity of the SLT Series is that they are customizable in a few ways. First, the frame is detachable and is available in...

Samsung was presenting this cute DMB (Digital TV over the air) receiver that comes with nicely designed handled and an ipod-white skin.The 7” LCD display makes the video experience much more enjoyable than the small iPod video screen (upside:...

We had to find a USB-Gadget of some sort, and given the state of my wireless mouse batteries, this one could come handy. It’s a USB battery charger. It’s a pretty good idea given that USB has more than enough...

We were very excited when this camcorder came out in Japan, but we finally got our hands on a Xacti HD1. A year ago, we did not believe that we would get a compact HD camcorder that soon. The...

Blu-Ray was presented by many manufacturers. For example, this HP Media Center PC features a PC version of a Blu-Ray drive. In this instance it was a rewriteable Blu-Ray drive. It’s funny because many people were recently swearing that...

I hear a lot of people complaining about the fact that the Motorola ROKR E2 is not iTunes compatible, but why not look at the RAZR V3i instead? It’s a much better looking phone than the ROKR and it...

While we were checking out the Playforsure compatible devices, one caught our attention: The Archos AV 700 that we mentioned before in this site. One can find this device on the market right now for around $520, but that...

In the Microsoft Area, the software giant was showing all the players that were compatible with its Playforsure DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. And you know what? There’s a lot more devices than we thought! But as you all...

Walking around in the Motorola Booth, I noticed this PMP-looking device. It turns out, it’s a DVB-H (Digital TV over the air) receiver. Motorola did not want to disclose a lot of details about it, but I learned that it...

We tried on the new version of the famous audio sunglasses. They were too large for me (Eliane) but were a perfect fit for Hubert. I do not understand why there aren’t multiple sizes available. The O ROKR receives audio/music...

We loved this beautiful phone. It has an elegant and unusual shape. Sound quality was very good and the included ringtones were not bad at all. It’s probably the ultimate small phone to own. Samsung is really catching up...

There was plenty of big and heavy Dual Core Laptops at CES. It’s like crushing a desktop computer with a Humvee, then slapping an LCD display on it. Unlike most, the LG T1 Express is an elegant and light...

The backlight system of the LG 47LB1DRB is using LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights, instead of the cold-cathode used in many LCD displays. Usually LED lights are used in small displays. As the size grows, it becomes increasingly difficult...

LG can’t stop integrating things. The LG 50PC1DRA has an integrated Digital Video Recorder along with an electronic TV Guide. We can only hope that more TV sets will come with such features by default. They are so useful...

LG showed the world’s largest 1080p (Full HD) Plasma Display . It is certainly impressive and this photo doesn’t do justice to the excellent image quality, but I have to remind our readers that Samsung demonstrated a 102” Plasma...

I love this elegant design but Hubert do not… Sure, this phone does not look very practical and I don’t see why the display is supposed to be below the keyboard. May be its unusual keyboard reminds me of...

The Palm Treo 700w is on the market today. Verizon has been sending notification emails and is taking orders right now. It’s $399.99 with a 2 years service contract. The cheapest minutes+data plan starts at $79.99. [Order from Verizon]...

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Shortly after the announcement, here we are playing with the Motorola ROKR E2. As a fellow web publisher was saying: we’ve been publishing rumors about it and once again it was all true ?. The ROKR E2 has a...

The Samsung D807 is part of a new wave of slim phones is coming from Samsung. It is a very cute cellphone that’s only 14.9mm thick and has a sliding keypad. A few features: speakerphone, 1.3 Megapixel Camera, MP3...

We had a close look at the 17” Asus W2J laptop and believe me, it is very nice. The screen is bright and large and it is powered by a game capable Graphics Processor. The CPU of this particular model...

Ok, we’ve played a bit with the Motorola Q. It feels smaller than one might think, especially for a Treo 650 user. The keyboard is not as comfortable as the Treo 650 –I thought-. The Moto Q has a...

That was the most entertaining demo of the “CES Unveiled”. I loved it because I’d like to learn to fly a real helicopter ?. Well, for only $99, I will be able to fly this tiny one (photo below) so...

The LG F9200 has a QWERTY sliding keyboard, similar to the LG VX9800, except that it looks much better. When closed, the F9200 is a cute candy-bar phone with a nice keypad. However, when you want to enter data...

In Focus was presenting a new projector, which I think belongs to the FP Series. It uses the DLP technology (720p resolution) and has a stylish design that won’t remind you of your boring office projector. The focus knob...

We tried this innovative “joystick”, and it was not effortless for sure, but here is the idea: having your muscles work while you play. You have to push hard forward to accelerate and the controller is very responsive, I...

I really liked the design of this headset from Gennum, it is small, the shape is appealing and the colors are really nice. I tried one on but we will have to wait for a review unit to know how...

Lexar has USB drives that are new in different ways: One has an LCD display that will show the user how much space is left (in percentage) on the drive. We have seen other flashdrives do this, but we...

LG doesn’t want to miss the boat of stylish looking phones and has added glitters to its VX9800. I’m not really a big fan of this design, but I thought that someone out there might like it. Please add a...

Well, I (Eliane) do not really like the concept of “technology for women” but I doubt that many guys out there will be secure enough to buy a pink laptop ?. I like this sub-notebook also because its texture...

WiFi is usually good enough for web-browsing and low-intensity file transfers, but it sometimes not fast enough for intensive data transfers. Power line networking could be a solution: If you home is not Ethernet-wired, you could use your electric wires...

Rob Pait, a Director of the Consumer Electronics Marketing was proudly presenting the 8GB Microdrive from Seagate. The company had on display a selection of consumer electronics devices that feature their technology and the bottom-line is: microdrives are going everywhere...

We were at the CES Unveiled Event this Tuesday. It was packed and twice the size of last year’s one, according to the veterans. It went very well and we met with a few fellow bloggers. Even Hello Kitty...

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These days you can't throw a stone without it hitting at least one hybrid gadget. You know, the mp3 players which also make calls, cook dinner and take the dog out for walks. Oregon Scientific's Cube Phone CU328 isn't one...

If you're like any normal person, you hate your laptop touchpad, you know wireless mice are a drag and a normal mouse is just too bulky. Newton peripherals' Mogo Mouse comes to the rescue! The tiny thing resembles a...

Samsung Korea has added the flash-based YP-T8N to the YP-T8 line-up. The T8N sports a 1.8" TFT LCD display, MP3/OGG/WMA/ASF audio playback, MPEG-4 video playback, JPEG photo viewing, an FM tuner, DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine) 3D audio processing, text/e-book...

For owners who are groping about the dark when it comes to the Dell 3007WFP Flat Panel Monitor, fret not. Dell's Support team have posted up the 3007WFP's documentation on their website. Head on here to check out the...

Although eMagin supplies video display products for military and industrial uses, they have not forgotten the consumer market. The new EyeBud headset is a wearable display for video iPods. It displays video in front of one eye and provides a...

2006 looks set to be the year of the Media Center PC. OQ TV from Germany is offering a HD-ready LCD TV that comes with their integrated Media Center PC. The Philips/Samsung LCD panel will come in sizes of 32”,...

Globalsat’s new TR-101 will come with built-in GPS and GSM modules. This compact and portable personal remote positioning device can transmit longitude and latitude coordinates to your cell phone via SMS, or to your PC via GPRS. 3 speed-dial keys...

The Minox DMP-2 miniature media player has outstanding playback and recording of video files in hi-res MPEG4 format on its 2.5” LCD screen. It’s diminutive size makes it the perfect portable digital photo album, MP3 player, FM radio, and voice...

The Parrot 3400 LS-GPS works by sending the vehicle’s position to a smartphone or PDA constantly, and is compatible with majority of navigation software from Navigon, Route 66, TomTom, and Viamichelin. The color screen display is easy on the eyes...

Reigncom, parent company of iRIVER, will show a glimpse of its G10 at CES 2006. It is a portable console that runs on the Windows Mobile 5.0 OS and comes with 4GB to 8GB of storage space. The G10 will...

Sanyo’s Xacti HD1 is the world’s first commercially available, smallest, and lightest high-definition (HD) compact digital camera. It will be launched at CES 2006. The Xacti HD1 sports a 5.1 megapixel resolution, a crisp 2.2” OLED display, HD video recording...

Samsung has launched a commercial SPH-B2300 T-DMB phone on New Year’s Day. It is dubbed the Swing DMB Phone, thanks to its unique swing designed LCD that enables users to watch TV via its horizontal LCD. You can connect the...

With all the convergence devices packing in more functions than you can shake a stick at, it goes without saying these sensitive electronics ought to be protected at all costs. Enter the Otterbox 1910 – it is dust-tight and can...

As if notebooks aren’t having enough power and heating woes, the Rockdirect Xtreme 64 4800+ laptop will compound the problem further. It comes with an AMD Athlon64 X2 4800+ dual-core processor that is clocked at 2.4GHz. If you’re power hungry,...

The highly anticipated Xbox 360 game, Dead or Alive 4 has begun shipping. But what’s a beat-em up if you do not play it the way its meant to be played? Get the Dead or Alive 4 Xbox 360 Arcade...

GlobeTel Wireless will provide wireless communications networks in 30 cities across the Russian Federation to provide broadband, VoIP, and DECt technologies across a broader spectrum. Moscow and St. Petersburg will be the first cities to experience WiMax goodness. It will...

Alienware’s ultra-portable M3400 notebook comes with a 14” screen, weighs a reasonable 4.5 pounds, and offers above average specs that the brand is famous for. It is powered by an Intel Centrino Processor and comes with a 1.3 megapixel webcam...

The second iTunes phone, the ROKR E2 is not even out on the market yet and there already are rumors of a Motorola ROKR E3 that comes with a center dial pad, a slim body and a keypad that takes...

Samsung’s YP-Z5 comes in a sleek aluminum casing and carries up to 4GB of flash memory. It is compatible with MP3 and WMA playback, and offers the option to display photos as well on its 1.8” color LCD screen. The...

You’ve all heard of the stability issues of the Xbox 360, right? One of the many theories is that the console overheats and crashes. It’s quite frankly possible, because I bet that they are being manufactured at yields limits...

Yes, it’s true: the French postal services will release a limited edition of a stamp illustrated with The Sims’ characters. It is part of a 10 stamps collection dedicated to video-games characters. I like the idea and for once, video...

Nintendo’s president Satoru Iwata hinted in an interview that the next-generation Nintendo console would cost less than $299. While the information is interesting, it doesn’t really tell much more than what we already knew. Nintendo said all along that...

The word on the street is that the Siemens E71 is a GSM phone that has a 320x240 (VGA) display. There’s probably a digital camera and the usual functions such as Bluetooth or music playing capabilities, but I’m not quite...

Kodak is introducing dual lenses on the Easyshare V570 so that users don’t have to choose between Zoom and (ultra) Wide-Angle. Depending on the situation, it will be possible to pick the lens that will do the best job. It’s...

The FineDrive M700D in-car multimedia system integrates video playback and digital TV (DMB) into a GPS unit and voila. With DMB you can watch your favorite television programs on the go and without lugging your satellite dish around with you. Not a...

Ever-e, a Chinese company, has come out with a Bluetooth dongle for the Sony PSP. Another Chinese company, Supernova Intelligent High-tech, offers a similar gadget to OEM customers. The dongle attaches to the side of the Sony PSP but doesn't stick...