By guest editor Steven Nersesian This offering from Motorola clearly represents the direction that Motorola is heading after their disastrous, albeit profitable and brand building, release of the RAZR line. Sorry to hang more s*%t on the RAZR but...
March 17, 2007
By guest editor Tristan Lorach. Mojopac proposes an interesting solution for people who are fed-up of carrying their laptops or users who don’t like to have too much crap installed on their system. The idea is to have a second...
March 16, 2007
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Hot Wheels are most famous for their collection of toy cars, so what better way to teach youngsters about speed than with the Hot Wheels Radar Gun? This device enables tiny tots to act as traffic police, reading the speed...
Asus has launched a couple of products that will definitely hurt Creative with the Xonar D2X and Xonar D2 sound boards that have Creative's X-Fi in its sights. The Xonar D2X requires a PCIe x1 connector to run, delivering...
I really don't see the need for a tissue-dispensing robot known as Mospeng-kun, but they definitely are handy to have around in a social function. What this robot does is offer a pack of tissue after greeting a nearby person...
Ever wished you had the powers of Prince Namor over sea creatures? Well, that dream can be fulfilled in part now, thanks to the Battle Blaster Hammerhead from Discovery. This inflatable toy comes with a water cannon on top,...
Seagate has just launched the FreeAgent range of hard drives that definitely brings some much needed color to the boring backup area, featuring a chocolate surface and an orange trim that sets it apart from the other devices in...
Now this has got to be one of the biggest keyboards ever made for the home computer user, but there is a very good reason behind this madness. Somehow with a little faerie dust and engineering genius, the folks who...
The Wii is fast flying off retail shelves worldwide, so it is no surprise to see that hardware manufacturers have already come up with a wide range of third party accessories for it, and some of the more famous ones...
Do you have a pesky colleague whom you would love to pelt with airsoft pellets when he's not looking? With the Airsoft Handgun, those evil desires can be brought to fruition. The Airsoft Handgun is capable of delivering shots...
E-TEN has lifted the curtain on the drool-worthy Glofiish X800 at CeBIT this year. This smartphone includes GSM/HSDPA/W-CDMA connectivity to cater for all your communication needs, with a Samsung 400MHz processor and 128MB ROM running at the heart of things....
Qrio has recently launched the tiny G4 portable media player, offering audio and video goodness within a small aluminum body. What does this player offer? For starters, you get a 2.4" 260k color LCD display, 4GB of internal memory,...
Healthy smoking sounds like a paradox, but the makers of NicStic are currently working on a smokeless cigarette that runs on battery power to bring the aforementiond paradox to live. The NicStic vaporizes tobacco via a rechargeable heating coil inside...
Dhananjay Gadre and Anurag Chugh have successfully developed a LED hourglass that brings a new twist to an old device. The LEDs were ingeniously arranged in a circular, conical fashion to play the part of an hourglass' glass parts,...
Fujifilm has come up with the Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper which caters for digital output only. The distinctive pearl-like appearance is where it dervives its name from, making it the perfect media for those in the commercial, fashion,...
Baldwin Technology has developed a working prototype of their helicopter which defies conventional design, making even Leonardo da Vinci proud. This unique helicopter was specifically made to lift heavy objects. It can even achieve a faster travel time by thrusting...
With spring just around the corner, there will be some of us who suffer from hayfever. What better way to wash out your clogged sinuses than with the Izumi INC-7000 Nose Washer? All you need to do is place...
It can be pretty hard trying to balance your life as a nature lover and yet having an equal amount of passion for gadgets, gizmos, and home electronic appliances. The Bamboo Entertainment Center aims to introduce a little bit...
Polk Audio decided that the iPod accessory market was too good to pass and decided to released the Polk MiDock10 that pumps out your favorite iPod tunes with much more bang when compared to your sissy pair of headphones....
Hot off the press, Garmin announced three new GPS systems from its 200 series. Each of these new releases come with a 3.5" touchscreen display and turn-by-turn voice prompted directions, differentiated only by the amount of NAVTEQ map data...
Mio unmasked its latest line of GPS navigation systems at CeBIT, and the three in question are the C320, C520, and C520t. All three comes with an anti-glare 4.3" widescreen TFT display, 1GB of internal flash memory containing maps...
Asus introduced a couple of new devices at CeBIT 2007, consisting of a tough tablet PC known as 13.3" Rugged Military NB which upholds the IP 54 standard for sand and water protection. Well, at least you know which...
Sharp exhibited its huge touchscreen display at CeBIT 2007 to draw the crowds, and it does lead to the question, "What can I do with such a display since it is not portable?". Sharp hopes that this display will...
What a world it would be if a computer could run on light instead of electronics, helping the earth stay green in the process as less power is consumed. This effort is led by physicists at the University of Bath,...
The PCMCIA format has been around for so long, moving on to the ExpressCard format will definitely be a challenge for those who are nostalgic. The Dual Adapter helps bridge the gap between the old and the new, enabling PCMCIA...
March 15, 2007
Compro is offering viewers a choice of watching TV on your computer (desktop and laptop) with the VideoMate U890. This USB TV Box comes with a silicon tuner that enables one to keep abreast with analog TV viewing and...
What better way to wind down after a hard day's work than with an ice cold mug of beer? The Beer Dispenser with Light is the perfect addition to any home, standing proud at 54cm tall and turning you into...
They say when you follow a leprechaun to the end of a rainbow, what you'll get is a pot of gold. Unfortunately for us, this leprechaun leads to a USB flash drive instead of endless riches. Those who want to...
Ultra Products has rolled out a budget range of UPS that ensures you no longer have any excuse not to pick one up for your home. After all, there is nothing more frustrating than having your work wiped out...
Samsung has recently announced the Q1P UMPC that comes with Windows Vista certification, making it the first UMPC from Samsung to do so. You get an Intel Pentium processor running at 1GHz, a 60GB hard drive, and 1GB of RAM,...
Master Lock is currently developing a biometric activated garage door opener with bioMETRIX, and this new electronic padlock will be known as the smartTOUCH GDO. This means only authorized persons will be able to open and close the garage door,...
Intel has debuted the Bearlake family of chipsets for desktop PCs at CeBIT 2007. This series will features DDR3 memory support, FSB speeds of up to 1,333MHz, and compatibility with upcoming Wolfdale and Yorkfield Core 2 Duo processors that were...
Pantech has harnessed the power of magnetic levitation (yes, the same principle used in transporting thousands of people on bullet trains every day) by integrating it inside a cellphone. This super slim slider measures at only 9.9mm thick will...
Wireless media players are starting to make their presence felt at homes, and the Linksys KiSS 1600 is testament to that. This device is capable of streaming high definition media such as video, audio, photos, and other digital content...
The barebones MP3 player market is currently dominated by iPod's diminutive Shuffle, but there are some notable competitors waiting in the background at the moment. Coby's MP-C896 is one of them, and it looks like another competitor in terms...
Wacom, famous for developing graphical tablets for digital artists, has recently presented an easy-to-use interface that captures biometrical profiles of handwritten digital signatures in a high quality format. This signature LCD tablet targets those in business who want to...
Portable media players are all the rage, and Axes of Japan has joined the fray recently with its PicStar VP8360 device that comes with more features than you can shake a stick at. The VP8360 features a memory card...
I really don't see the point of calling this full fledged UMPC a Portable Media Gadget (PMG) - after all, you know what Shakespeare said about a rose. This device is powered by a 1GHz Via processor and features 100GB...
Having your basement flooded is not a pretty sight, as you will have to fork out a ton for repairs while replacing your electrical equipment. The Water Flood Alarm is a simple device that prevents such calamities (of course, you...
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Add this to your list of pretty useless-but-amusing USB gadgets - the USB-powered Desktop Bouncer. Whenever you're away from your computer and do not want any prying eyes to go near it, hook up the USB Bouncer and watch him...
We’ve already published about the Burton USB Drives but now we’ve got our hands on them. Quick reminder: these USB drives are enclosed in a cool-looking snowboard case. The upside of a commoditized market is that creativity is booming....
CeBIT saw the debut of Samsung's spanking new LED backlit 30" LCD monitor, better known as the SyncMaster XL30. This display offers 123% color reproduction which will make professionals and other parties who place color accuracy above other things. Features...
Those who are looking to jump onto the EVDO broadband experience will have yet another card to choose from at the end of this month. The Novatel V740 Revision A ExpressCard for Verizon is definitely a contender for the "Device...
Super Mario Kart basically kickstarted the entire karting scene for consoles, and since then we have seen many iterations of Mario Kart across different consoles such as the N64, the GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS. Those who want...
Pelican is offering the new 1495 Equipment Case that guarantees to keep your devices stored within safe from the dangers of water, dust, rust, and nasty knocks that would easily result in a crush. This 494mm x 344mm x 104mm...
The Slacker Portable Player will be the next portable media player to hit the market, featuring a huge 4"display that works great for those into portable video. Features include storage capacities that range from a paltry 2GB to a respectable...
Commodore made a return to the gaming scene by announcing at CeBIT 2007 that it will sell high-end gaming PCs from next month onwards. This new line of computers target game enthusiasts who cannot be bothered to build a system...
How small do you think USB flash drives can get? Well, why not try the Kingmax Super Stick on for size? This USB 2.0 device measures a mere 3.4cm in length and can be used as a cellphone charm,...
Road warriors with notebooks often use mice that are too small for prolonged use, which is why the USB Aluminum Flat Mouse is worth taking a look at. This pointing device comes in a super thin and flat design,...
Digital Cowboy might come across as funny for some of you, but it is actually a pretty respectable Japanese company that is currently offering the third iteration of their famous Acrylic case. What makes this case stand out from the...
Our sister site Uberpulse met with Nikon representatives at PMA and asked about them about the resolution arms race. The answer: “For many consumers 6.1 Megapixel, like our D40, is more then they will ever need. As most of...
March 14, 2007
How many of us use our company cellphones for non-work tasks? Let's say we surf sites that aren't exactly SFW, reading up on the latest football and basketball scores and match reports when piles of paperwork are sitting in your...
Fujitsu has recently unveiled the MHW2040AC hard drive, touting its all-weather capability which enables it to run smoothly even under scorching heats of up to 85 degrees Celsius as well as being unfazed by freezing temperatures of up to -30...
Let us get one thing straight - spending two hours in front of the TV while engaging in round after round of Wii Sports does not constitute as a workout. For those who are adamant on insisting otherwise, why not...
Check out this pair of Motorized Rollerblades that was retailing for $78 on eBay. Fancy wearing one of these to push you through those strenous uphill stretches so that you can enjoy an exihilirating ride downhill? The reason behind...
Sony Ericsson will be lining up a new Walkman phone when Q2 rolls around this year. The W660 boasts the TrackID feature than enables you to identify a song which you do not know by simply recording a few...
So what if your spanking new GPS navigation system features the functionality of a portable media player in addition to giving you your location with pinpoint accuracy? None of the manufacturers actually thought of throwing in theft insurance into...
Rumor has it that Apple could end up using NAND flash memory in the next iteration of the video iPod, which means users will end up with considerably less space should the current price point of the 80GB iPod Video...
We all know the toilet isn't exactly the best smelling place on earth, but Brondell Breeza aims to change that by offering a couple of deodorizing toilet seats to suit your needs. The Basic Breeza is a battery operated...
Sharp of Japan has recently developed the GH04P21A2G blue-violet laser that is capable of burning doubled sided discs of the Blu-ray and HD DVD variety at 6X speed. Mass production of these new diodes will begin this May, featuring...
All of a sudden, the solid state drive (SSD) market seems to be heating up with even DRAM module manufacturers joining the race. Super Talent will follow behind Intel, Samsung, and SanDisk in producing 1.8", 25", and 3.5" SSD variants...
Those living in Hong Kong will be pleased to know that local taxis are now offering HSDPA access for free. This means you can now finish up whatever reports you owe your superior on the way to work and...
Netgear has finally made available the Digital Entertainer HD, also known as EVA8000 which was unveiled at CES 2007. This media receiver boasts a wide range of features that enables it to discover HD content, TV shows, music files,...
The folks at Optimus are a really fickle bunch, and from the initial lovely OLED keyboard they promised many moons ago, it is still no closer to reality than back then. You won't be able to catch the Optimus...
You have to hand it to Chinese DAP manufacturers for coming up with improved designs on models that are currently available in the market. Teclast is one such company who aims to raise their profile from 'cheap and generic' to...
What better way to stand out from the crowd if your product shares the same specifications and functions as the competitors? Why, throwing in some bling could do just the trick as you prick peoples' egos to have the best....
Hitachi and LG have teamed up to produce an optical PC drive that reads both Blu-ray and HD DVD discs, making it the first in the world to do so. In addition to supporting both new formats, the GGW-H10N...
It is amazing to note that slapping the words Star Wars will just about sell anything, and after nearly three decades in business, the Jedi aren't short on fans. Nikko Home Electronics have announced TIE Fighter Speakers that come...
D.I.Y. enthusiasts will be able to identify with the perpetual problem of having their assortment of nuts and bolts that seem to gain a life of their own, rolling everywhere and anywhere they like and often into the black abyss...
Being a geek and environmentalist can be a paradox at times, since the devices we use everyday aren't exactly the greenest machines on earth. Still, there is the occasional release which helps put a smile on Mother Nature. The John...
Philips has announced that the company will solely focus on LCD TVs in the future, phasing out plasmas in stages until then. Those looking for Philips PDPs in China this year will be out of luck as the company...
This bright green robot that you see is not a threat to the human race despite how you might perceive its actions at first glance. No, it ain't swallowing up a human whole, but it actually uses those arms...
Jennifer Murphy has come up with a truly revolutionary disposable camera that puts all the current ones available on the market to shame. This Disposable Camera helps you save money since you need to replace only the DVD which...
For those who carry the bulk of their videos on an iPod, it makes perfect sense to pick up the PocketDock AV from SendStation. This accessory is an ultra-portable iPod adapter which boasts a wide variety of connections for...
While the average Joe has nothing but magazines to keep him entertained while in the bathroom, other people who have more than enough dough to throw around probably prefer spending that time watching TV in their luxuriously appointed bathrooms....
Dining table chairs are some of the most unexciting furniture available in any home, but Jacob Mathew has spiced things up a bit by bringing to life the literal translation of Musical Chairs. This unique dining chair comes with a...
The Long Tail has officially coined the phrase "Lego Autopilot" after combining a gyro sensor with some Lego Mindstorms NXT. The autopilot will be able to keep the plane flying level whenever engaged thanks to the rudder. The servo...
I-O Data has unleashed a new recording beast among us, and this machine has been dubbed the REC-POT. I presume that stands for Recording Pot in short, since if can store up to a whooping 800GB worth of data,...
If you have taken a look at the Asus A626 and wished it came with cellphone functionality, Asus has already granted that wish by unleashing the P526 smartphone. Running on the latest Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system, users are given...
LG has cooked up a brand new Chocolate, and this time the name doesn't denote a cellphone - in fact, the J10HD Chocolate is actually a media center jukebox that boasts an 80GB hard drive. Features of this multimedia...
Thanko is pretty well known for offering some quirky and whacky products, and this time they have targeted the iPod Shuffle (2nd gen, that is) to be the beneficiary. Since the new Shuffle is extremely small and comes with...
At first glance, you might think this bovine and frog are just some sort of hand-cranked toy, but they actually masquerade as manual paper shredders in case you have any incriminating paper trails that you do not want your family...
Gadget house Brando is now currently offering a trio of memory card readers that support both their respective formats (microSD, miniSD, and M2) as well as SIM cards. In addition to being a portable backup solution, these unique memory...
Remember the Razer ProType keyboard that came with an iPod dock? Apparently, Microsoft's Zune wants in on the action as well as seen in this prototype. After all, Razer doesn't lose out on anything if they modified the production...
CyberShot cellphone users, sit up and take notice! Sony Ericsson has announced that the Camera Phone Kit IPK-100 will come with a Cybershot-branded protective case for your handset, and it can be attached to a belt or placed within...
The infamous Nokia N73 clone has apparently moved enough units to capture Nokia's suits, and the Finnish phone manufacturer is now going after extremely small shops in Hong Kong that carry the Nokir E828 (read review) after realizing that...
Avid shutterbugs will tell you that transferring a bunch of high quality photos can be quite a pain, especially for those who are less than patient. After all, moving a few GBs' worth of data is no laughing matter. As...
Dance Dance Revolution was all the rage a few years ago, and you hardly see anyone busting out these dance mats during a party anymore, not since the Nintendo Wii and its bunch of quirky games were released anyway....
When we say minimalist, often we think about designs that look pretty much the same, shaving off a few extra lines here and there for a cleaner look. The Plus Minus Zero CD Radio brings a whole new meaning to...
Motorola has recently launched the GP628 Plus walky talky in Korea, introducing the people there to yet another water- and dust-proof device. Motorola takes pride in the GP628 as it has already acquired the IP67 standard (IP, International Protection is...
Although BenQ looks like it is about to fold up soon, there is still a little bit of breathe left inside when it comes to cellphones as the company will be introducing a limited edition, pink colored Q-fi EF71...
March 13, 2007
Man, the Koreans are certainly a blessed lot. Not only do they have one of the highest broadband penetration rates in the world, their cellphones are something else. The Pidion BM-500 is a CDMA EV-DO smartphone that does nothing...
Instead of dragging your kid off to the nearest MD each time they get sick, why not use the EarCheck beforehand? This unique health gadget is capable of detecting whether your child has any fluid in the middle ear, a...
We all know that the DS is a nifty little device that can check your brain age, cook up recipes, help out in English, and even act as a virtual museum tour guide, so be prepared to add robot controller...
We know for a long time now that slim is in, but Asus has pushed the envelope even further by introducing the A626 PDA. While you won't be able to make any phone calls with the A626, what it does...
OK, so we all know that laptops come in a clamshell format, but how many of them actually feature a "smart neck" that makes it look as though it was one of those LCD monitors? Elitegroup Computer Systems will be...
No, the radio SHARK 2 is not some human-munching machine, but it offers a greater level of enjoyment when it comes to AM/FM radio on either Mac or PC platforms. With the radio SHARK 2, you will be able...
Check out this uber huge NES controller that can be found outside on a game store window display. It looks pretty cool and all, but unfortunately, it doesn't work. Does anyone else have the time and technical expertise to...
So the Transformers movie isn't out yet, but that isn't stopping the Qtire's release this year. The Qtire stands heads and shoulders above the crowd thanks to a patented all-weather tire technology for vehicles, featuring studs that can be...
This is one burger at the deskop that won't drop any crumbs into your keyboard - the Hamburger Computer Mouse. At $19.95, you get a uniquely delicious ergonomic design and a guarantee of approximately three million clicks. That's probably one...
So you fancy being a DJ when you grow up, which is why you ought to get started on spinning those discs as soon as possible before you can catch a club manager's eye. The Laser Turntable from ELP...
Thanks to the wonders of mass production, spy cameras these days are extremely cheap compared to what they were a decade ago - cheap and small enough to be included into everyday electronics without anyone being the wiser. This alarm...
There is nothing quite like a nice massage to smoothen out the ruffles from a hard day's work, and sometimes these massages are accompanied by electricity-inducing patches to help ease tense muscles further. For those who do not have...
Most of us have some form of protection for our high-end consumer electronics in the form of surge protectors, but most of these hardly do anything when it comes to improving the signal quality, while others actually cause a pretty...
We all know that hobbies are something you don't mind sacrificing some money for since you get so much more out of it, but asking an avid audiophile to drop $50,250 for an amp might even stretch the envelope. Yes,...
Golfing is a very precise sport, and even something as trivial as a centimeter can make a whole world of difference. Some golfers, in their attempt to lower their scores, might even resort to underhanded tactics such as the remote...
Just when you thought the Sonicum speakers were pretty unique in design, the Audio-Technica AT-DSP190 Columino Digital Powered Speakers ambles along to make you even more confused. Integrated blue LED lights at the bottom do nothing other than add...
Sanyo recently presented the Xacti CG65 digital video camcorder in a rather muted manner, and the CG65 nothing much to offer the consumers other than H.264 support and 18MB of internal memory just in case you run out of...
The Henry air purifier that you see really takes a different approach when it comes to aesthetics, and Swizz Style definitely made an air purifier that would not look out of place no matter what the rest of your home...
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Finding a speaker dock that works with a bunch of gadgets can be quite a daunting task, which is why stumbling across the i.Sound MovieTime Universal is a pleasant surprise. This universal dock is compatible with the Sony PSP,...
Hmm, Sony seems to be getting its act together with the announcement of the PlayStation Home last week, followed by confirmation of widespread rumors that a spanking new PSP will be on its way. The revamped PSP is nothing...
TrekStor aims to wow the CeBIT crowd later this week by offering a 3.5" hard drive (known as the DataStation maxi t.uch) that features an integrated 9-in-1 memory card reader along with a built-in USB 2.0 hub. This makes the...
It is common knowledge that bird feeders often attract mroe squirrels than birds, mainly because of the abundance of food that is available for easy pickings. Bird lovers are often peeved when they see a squirrel cramming it's mouth pouches...
We just covered the Play List jacket for those who want to carry the iPod despite wearing a blazer to work, and now we have the Soundwalk MP3 player audio sports vest that not only carries your iPod and...
In addition to the Sony Ericsson Sofia, we also have spotted the Maria, also from Sony Ericsson. Being black in color, I can't quite help myself from piecing two and two together to get Black Maria. Anyways, enough musing. This...
The advent of cellphone cameras is definitely a boon as we now reap the benefits of covert operations accomplished via such handsets - spyshots of upcoming devices. Just like how it takes a thief to catch another thief, it takes...
The Apiotek VP-0002 Skype phone is not just any other Skype handset, boasting a jaw dropping design that resembles more of a remote control than anything else. Too bad there is no LCD display to go along with this...
March 12, 2007
We know that plastic is one of the most abundant material you'll find in any cellphone these days, but the Bellperre handset reverses that trend as it contains not a single atom of plastic. Made from materials such as...
LG has a couple of new Shine cellphones for the consumers, and this time the Shine comes in a shade of gold while the other will be a CDMA version. What is it with gadgets and the color gold?...
You can't deny that the LG Prada is one slick cellphone, and if anything, the launch of that handset certainly raised Prada's profile by a few notches in the eyes of the public. Gucci could be getting jealous if the...
Life can get very stressful these days, making it essential to just chill and relax at the end of a long working day. Some of us prefer to take a walk around the park, hit the gym, take a...
Just in case you think the Lettuce Safe isn't..er, safe enough for your valuables, how about this Arioso Water Bottle Safe? It looks like one of the many generic brands available at the local grocery store, while top and bottom...
In-car PCs aren't the most popular piece of electronics around for obvious reasons, but that hasn't stopped SNT Korea from coming up with the IOPS in-car computer which will debut at CeBIT on March 15. This touchscreen PC is...
Seagate has finally released the 2.5" Momentus 5400 FDE.2 (full disk encryption) hard drive that will be available in the ASI C8015+ notebook at the end of this month onwards. What makes this hard drive so special is the inclusion...
You can't be serious if you tell me that you haven't yet played Dance Dance Revolution at the arcade or at home. After all, who can resist breaking a sweat while stomping on those dance pads? The Ultimate Dance...
Oppo Digital of Korea recently unveiled the DA-1100KR device in its home country, bringing Koreans a 2.1 channel DVD/DivX mini component player that will slot in perfectly into space-starved homes. Taking a closer look at the slot loading component,...
How can a standard dog leash be improved? The answer is pretty simple - add some lights. The Visiglo dog leash comes with built in LED light that pulses automatically, making it safer to bring your pooch for walks long...
Intel has jumped onto the solid state drive bandwagon, hoping that future notebooks will do away with hard drives as solid state drives step in as able, more reliable replacements. The competition heats up with Intel offering 1GB to 8GB...
I'm not sure how many people will pick this up, but the sharp shootin' Channel Changer Gun certainly attracts one's attention for a grand total of...two minutes or less. I mean, unless you stay in a house full of...
Since everybody and their dog already own an iPod, how about creating a blazer to store your favorite music player even when you head out for an important social function? After all, having an iPod strapped around your waist or...
I myself am surprised that it took General Electric this long to produce digital cameras for the mass market. They are very careful about it though, acting as just a licensor while General Imaging from Japan will manufacture the GE-branded...
Seriously, the advent of Skype has made communicating with other people all over the world affordable, but there are still some of us who want more - for instance, low phone bills without messing around hardware-based VoIP services and...
The iTower Omega comes with a quartet of speakers and a couple of subwoofers, all lined up along its body. At the top of its head lies a universal iPod dock for you to place your favorite MP3 player the...
BenQ looks set to join the UMPC fray by releasing its very own ultra mobile PC before 2007 is over, if word from market sources are correct. Any UMPC release won't cannibalize BenQ's existing line of Joybook notebooks, but rather,...
Microtune has released the MicroTuner MT2170 input tuner that runs at 1GHz, making it the industry's first to do so based on the CableLabs DOCSIS 2.0 specification. This means cable equipment manufacturers will be able to come up with devices...
I don't know why is there the need to bling up everyday items, perhaps to satiate our need for significance in this world? Anyways, if you have a little too much dough in your bank account and do not...
How many computer speakers truly stand out in terms of design? Bear in mind we aren't talking about high end sets that cost more than half a grand, but the standard 2.1 set up which graces most desktops. The...
Let's see - there is very little to separate one PMP from another these days in terms of features, leaving other points such as pricing and design to duke it out. Insignia upped the feature ante by offering Bluetooth...
Folks at ARINC have successfully developed the eFLYBOOK which targets a very niche market - pilots. This e-Ink viewer consists of an interactive tablet that stores maps, charts, forms, and other documentation that pilots need to fill out on each...
Those who are looking to pick up the 8GB Zen V Plus (see photo on right) from Creative will be able to choose from a black and red version later this month for $210. If you can't wait until then, why...
Samsung Electronics has successfully developed an 8GB memory chip, making it the highest density embedded flash memory produced to date. This moviNAND memory solution is made up of a quartet of 50-nanometer, 16 Gigabit NAND flash memories, a hi-speed...
Japan might be one of the more important global manufacturers when it comes to motorbikes, but somehow you don't see too many high performance bikes on the road due to the licensing system. Most people get by on scooters...
Remember the USB Humping Dog? At least there is now some purpose in it's sad existence as Dan Gliebe used his electronics know-how to add in some flash memory and trained it to hump during data-transfer activity only. This...
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You can't be too safe these days, with weirdos roaming the streets who wouldn't give two hoots about robbing random people. The Knuckle Blaster Stun Gun enables even granny to deliver a knockout punch, thanks to 950,000 volts of electricity...
No prizes on guessing who will be more tired at the end of a game of catch with your pooch - the answer definitely does not lie in your four legged friend! Just in case you're suffering from a case...
Looks like purchasing a cellphone charger no longer needs to be a headache as the Anyfix charger is capable of accomodating more than 80% of the handsets in the European market. The Anyfix charger which will debut at CeBIT this...
USB-powered mice are the standard these days, but how many of these perform more than just a pointing device? The Mini Memory Mice offers navigation and more, featuring integrated flash memory for you to store all those extra files without...
Looks like even bathroom fixtures cannot escape the digital world with Ondine's ESS-Tub electronic faucets. These faucets enable you to fill the tub up to a pre-determined level, enabling you to head off and perform other household tasks without...
Students from the University of Munich have invented an intelligent beer mat that comes with a built-in gravity and weight sensor. The former ensures the coaster is placed the right way up, while the weight sensor will measure the...
With DVD being the standard home entertainment media for quite some time now, I wonder what do people do with their collection of VHS tapes lying around the home. Have they been donated to the local Salvation Army, or...
The home is supposed to be some place you look forward to after a long day at the office, and what better way to calm down that having a glass of wine in one hand while reclined in your...
It gets really unnerving to know that technology has progressed to such a point where you can actually cram in a wireless spy camera inside a standard throw pillow. The specifcations ain't half bad either, featuring a 12 hour rechargeable...
Brando, a veritable warehouse of gadgets everybody needs, is now offering a USB-powered Racing Car. This unique vehicle does not only read a slew of memory card formats (SD, MMC, CF, xD, miniSD, and microSD), it is also capable...
Samsung has lifted the veil on its new 1.29mm thin Ultra Slim Module which will see action in the upcoming Ultra Edition II line of cellphones. Measuring approximately 0.4mm thinner than the 1.7mm panels that are currently being produced,...
Cocktail shakers are all pretty much the same, but not this one that comes in the shape of a rocket. Made from stainless steel, you can even present it as a personalized gift to somebody else by engraving a short...
How many device do we actually need to help us keep our appointments with others? From PDAs to smartphones and even a Lifetimer clock, I sometimes wonder if we really pack more than we can handle in our lives. The...
Here is yet another weird thing to come out from Japan - a pedal-powered roller coaster ride. Going uphill is definitely going to be quite a task, and I fear for those who do not have enough pedal power to...
Sometimes, the clothes that we wear aren't really conducive for carrying cellphones of any sort, especially when we go out for a quick run around the neighborhood. Tao Ma has designed a concept handset that comes in the form...
BetterLight has recently unveiled a monster of a camera, known as the Super10K-HS which is capable of capturing images in a monstrous 416 megapixels. Just imagine the tpye of memory you need to store an individual picture - after...
March 11, 2007
We all know of visors that come with an LCD display, but how many of them actually go the extra mile by featuring a built-in DVD player as well? Gadget Universe is offering the Sun Visor Theater that boasts...
Give me the chance to play with a robotic salamander and I'll probably try to annoy the neighbor's cat with it. Put it in the hands of neurobiologists, and they use it to study the human spinal cord processes instead...
HTC looks set to unleash another GPS-enabled cellphone this year by releasing the HTC P5500 - also known as the HTC Nike. This candybar handset comes with a slide-out numeric keypad and supports UMTS in addition to GSM standards....
The Japanese certainly love their toilets as evident by the fully automated Satis S8. Targeting hotels, commercial establishments, and the ultra rich instead of the average worker, the Satis S8 not only plays music but does it based on the...
The E Ink blueChute is yet another attempt to revive the electronic book market, featuring a whole slew of features such as being energy efficient and an easy-to-read display crammed into a 5mm thick body. Despite its slimmer-than-a-nano thickness,...
The world we live in thrives on shortcuts. Take a look at all the fast track slimming programmes that your inbox is spammed with each day. For those who are too lazy to keep a healthy brushing regiment, there is...
Raytheon has been working on the Excalibur GPS-guided artillery for 8 years now, and it is finally ready for deployment. Initial testing showed deadly accuracy as these artilleries managed to lock onto and hit their targets with an error...
Having dual lens on a digital camera is nothing new, but throwing in essentially what is a third eye will definitely freak people out, even camera enthusiasts. This is exactly what 3D World from China did, introducing a medium-format...
Vivitar has introduced a new waterproof camera, the ViviCam 6200w that can be used without worrying about your precious purchase falling prey to the dangers of drowning, salt, sand, dust, and dirt. Although it does not come with any...
Employers now have a new method for tracking their employees, thanks to the Third Eye SATS unit which is worn around the wrist. This device sends information gatehred from a bio-sensor chip to the central monitoring system wirelessly. The SATS...
Fighting in a war is not a pretty sight, and sometimes soldiers return with missing arms due to explosions and gangrenous wounds. Inventor Dean Kamen and his team managed to design an artificial arm at the behest of the Department...
The Livinglass idea is definitely interesting, enabling you to sandwich items such as leaves, wood, shells, petals, and even metal wires between panels up to an inch thick to create a totally refreshing look in your home. While it...
TORQ isn't exactly the first name you would think of when it comes to a Windows Mobile device, but it is always nice to see other manufacturers entering the game just in case the big boys sit on their laurels....
Jobo is currently working on the photoGPS, a GPS device that can be mounted on a hot-shoe of a compatible SLR camera, embedding GPS data into your EXIF files automatically. Not only will you receive the location data in...
There is a new champion in the long-zoom camera category at PMA '07 where new releases are concerned, and the crown goes to the Olympus SP-550UZ. The UZ stands for Ultra Zoom, boasting an optical zoom of up to...
The good folks at PC Magazine have come up with a pretty interesting array of gadget concepts that we could possibly see in the future. The Lina Crib is one example of ingenuity, equipped with biological sensors to provide...
Those who have trouble sleeping at night after counting through flocks of sheep could take a look at the MindSpa. This device utilizes precise frequencies of oscillation light and calming tones to help you drift into a restful sleep...
Runat of Japan has released the MixStick MP3 player that features the outline of Mickey's head which houses all the onboard music controls. Measuring a compact 107mm x 39mm x 19mm, the MixStick weighs a mere 40g. Features include...
Matsushita recently showcased its Visible Light wireless technology that enables files to be downloaded onto a compatible device (a PDA in this instance) when you stand under it. This is a pretty neat idea, and it would work great...
NTT DoCoMo has made available its FOMA mobile service that fills the niche of watching over the elderly, sick, and handicapped. This simple device comes with automatic dialing, different display fonts, a 7" touchscreen, and automatic answer in video...



