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June 16, 2007

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June 15, 2007

Cocoon blossoms from O2

O2 of Europe will be entering the lucrative music cellphone market by unveiling the Cocoon - a handset that derived its name from the all-white and completely rounded body that stores some additional features. These features include LEDs below...

USB Portable Paper Shredder

You don't have to wait until spring to start cleaning out your desks at home and at the office - with Brando's USB Portable Paper Shredder, you can do it as long as there is a USB port available...

Calling Dick Tracy with M300

A watch phone sounded like a cool idea back in the days where Dick Tracy had some standing in the daily funnies. Unfortunately, when you think about it in this day and age, a device such as the M300...

Kohjinsha K600 UMPC unveiled

Kohjinsha has recently paraded its K600 UMPC for the Korea market, where this 2nd generation mini notebook will appeal to those who want to get some casual computing done. Features include a 7" widescreen touch sensitive LCD display (maximum...

HomeStar miniaturized for cellphones

The HomeStar home planetarium from Sega Toys was all the rage last year, disappearing off retail shelves as fast as they appeared. Strap-Ya must have decided there is still room to expand upon this market, coming up with a...

Axion AXN-9701 begins shipping

Axion has begun to ship its AXN-9701 widescreen LCD digital photo frame that displays pictures at a maximum resolution of 480 x 234 pixels (nothing much to shout about here), featuring a brightness control that provides an optimal viewing experience...

ColorEdge 24 inch LCD monitor

ColorEdge has just unveiled its latest 24.1" LCD monitor known as the CG241W. This LCD monitor displays images in a widescreen format at 1,920 x 1,200 resolution boasting a viewing angle of 178 degrees. Other features of the CG241W...

Fumakilla unveils stinking new ad

Marketing folk at Fumakilla recently launched a bug spray promotional campaign that involves placing heat-sensitive, color-changing stickers in urinals at public restrooms in Japan. When these stickers are not under the constant flow of hot urine, they feature a...

MBW-150 Bluetooth watch

Sony Ericsson has partnered with Fossil to produce a trio of Bluetooth watches, where the MBW-150 Bluetooth watch will come in Music Edition, Executive Edition, and Classic Edition formats. Each of these models will display the caller ID on...

Kaiteki De Phone EX reduces noise

Listening to music via a pair of headphones is by far a more personal experience compared to using speakers, but sometimes noise from external sources make things unenjoyable. Noise reduction technology has been around for quite some time now,...

Orange harnesses wind to power charger

Cellular network operator Orange will be showcasing its wind-powered cellphone charger next week, where the prototype will be able to harness the power of the wind in order to provide some much needed juice to exhausted batteries that are often...

Sony Ericsson Cybershot K850

Sony Ericsson has just announced the Cybershot K850 cameraphone that comes with a mind-blowing 5 megapixel autofocus camera with a real xenon flash, a dedicated shutter button, and the ability to record video in QVGA resolution at 30 fps. This...


K530 does GPS as well

Looks like Sony Ericsson will be jumping aboard the GPS bandwagon with its K530 handset. This GPS navigation capable cellphone is the first from Sony Ericsson's stable to do so, boasting full point-to-point navigation. Not only do you get help...

Sony Ericsson W910 a tiny boombox

Don't be fooled by the Sony Ericsson W910's diminutive size - despite weighing a mere 86 grams, the W910 flies the Walkman banner high by offering great sound from its speakers. Features of the W910 include a 2.4" 262k color...

Sony Ericsson Z250 basic handset

Sony Ericsson has just announced the Z250 cellphone that will be marketed as an entry level cellphone. I must say, this is a pretty good looking clamshell phone to begin with. What you get though won't have you jumping up...

Sony Ericsson Z320 announced

Sony Ericsson isn't done with news of their new releases just yet, with the Z320 being yet another clamshell handset. What you get is the successor to the Z310, featuring an updated style and a retro theme that makes the...

Sony Ericsson W960 king of the hill

Sony Ericsson's W960 is about to assume its rightful place at the top of the heap, featuring 8GB of internal memory (more than enough to store approximately 8,000 songs), 3G and WiFi connectivity, and a 3.2 megapixel camera with...

Motorola Deluxe ic902 from Nextel

Sprint/Nextel has just announced the availability of the Motorola Deluxe ic902 cellphone that comes complete with Nextel Walkie-Talkie services in addition to Sprint Power Vision voice and data services. Not only that, this clamshell handset boasts a 2 megapixel...

June 14, 2007

Deals of the day

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Emotional Social Intelligence device

They say that verbal communication sends only part of a message across, while most of our talking is done via body language. The Emotional Social Intelligence Prosthetic is one device that helps even the most clueless individual decipher the...

Phoebus Portable Cellular WiFi router

While WiFi routers that accept a cellular PCMCIA card aren't exactly new, the Phoebus Portable Cellular WiFi router offers that function in a portable format. This means you can now go online virtually anywhere and not only from the...

Transporter transports audio not humans

Logitech's Transporter is a digital audio streamer that comes with no form of storage space, but it acts as a middleman instead, streaming music from your computer, portable media players, or even directly off the Internet via a wireless...

ViScope scouts out for heart attacks

You can't really tell when is the next time you will be meeting Mr. Heart Attack, but at least we now have a device that might be able to do just that. The ViScope instrument is one nifty device, capable...

Samsung unveils 70 inch LCD behemoth

There is a new 70" full high definition LCD TV out in Korea now, and this model differs from the rest of the crowd as it comes with a light-emitting diode (LED) backlight which replaces the traditional cold cathode...

Samsung patents multi-purpose antenna

Samsung has recently filed a patent for a cellphone antenna that functions as a USB charger as well. This is a pretty spiffy idea, since the cellphone's antenna comes in the form of a male USB adapter, killing two...

New Kodak filter for low light areas

Kodak has successfully developed a brand new filter that will be a boon to cameraphones and even certain digital cameras. Currently, such cameraphones hardly perform well in low light conditions due to the lack of a flash and poor sensor...

Seidio unveils new battery for Treo 755

Owners of the Treo 755 who think that this smartphone lacks nothing but a longer battery life would be pleased to know that Seidio has unveiled the new 3200mAh Super Extended Life Battery. This battery takes over the position of...

Tooks beanies have headphones

Wearing a beanie is a hit-or-miss fashion statement, depending on the size of your head and face style. Tooks just unveiled its new beanies that come with integrated removable headphones. I know, integrated and removable hardly go hand in...

Philips go Bluetooth with new systems

Bluetooth technology is employed by Philips in the new BTM628 and BTM630 consumer electronics, where the former is a sleek looking CD player complete with speakers, while the latter comes with a built-in iPod dock and an SD/MMC memory...

Crystal Weather Station looks futuristic

Indoor weather stations are dime a dozen, and most of the time they don't come in an inspiring design. Oregon Scientific's latest offering, the Crystal Weather Station looks spiffy in its clean cut design, featuring a large crystal block located...

Motorola SCPL sneak peek

Motorola intends to carve out cellphone history with its SCPL that runs on the JUIX operating system. Specifications-wise, it sounds pretty disappointing and probably won't create an impact the way the original RAZR did. It will come with a...

Wiimote marries the real PowerGlove

Remember the PowerGlove of old? That piece of gaming peripheral was one of the biggest flops ever despite boasting a whole world of promise. It had poor tracking, limited cable length, and poorly programmed games that made it more of...

Xbox 360 gets cooler

Looks like Microsoft have finally taken note of the Red Ring of Death that plagued many a Xbox 360 owner by offering additional cooling for the Xenos graphics processing unit in repaired units as well as new Xbox 360...

R2-D2 adds speaker function to desk

Just when you thought that R2-D2 was the little droid that does everything, National Console Support Inc. surprises everyone by releasing a couple of R2-D2s that function as desktop computer speakers. Each of them measure 12cm in height and will...

Nintendo 64 gets TIE Fighter treatment

The Nintendo 64 certainly wasn't the prettiest console around during its time, and perhaps that helped it take the path of mediocrity by Nintendo's usually high standards. Sure, AAA titles were there, but they were too few and far...

Toshiba Dynabook targets gamers

Gamers seem to be a blessed bunch these days, with more and more notebook manufacturers taking note of this group by unveiling gaming notebooks that rival the performance of average gaming desktops. The Toshiba Dynabook Satellite WXW is one...

USB Ear Scope - gross me out!

Ever wondered what good the USB Ear Scope is for? The only time when I think the USB Ear Scope is remotely useful would be in the presence of kids, especially the younger ones who are in the exploratoy...

KUKA KR 1000 strongest in the world

For a robot, that is. KUKA Robotics from Germany recently unveiled the KR 1000 titan 6-axis robot that comes with a grand total of 9 motors that work together to deliver the power of a mid-sized car, which means it...

Mitsubishi solar panels more efficient

Mitsubishi has recently unveiled 16 new solar panel models that are more than capable of delivering high output, with one model even exhibiting the capability of achieving a maximum output of 190W. This was made possible by using a new...

Rock, paper, scissors go digital

Strange to see a traditional child's game like rock, paper, scissors take the digital route. I seriously wonder which parent or guardian in their right mind would actually spend $8.89 on a set of these devices just because their kids...

Israel spies with its little eye

Israel might be a tiny country geographically, but they certainly are in the forefront when it comes to battlefield technology. The home of Judaism has recently launched the Ofeq-7 satellite a couple of days ago with much success. The Ofeq-7...

Amex TSK-VX7 touchscreen keyboard

Amex recently unveiled its TSK-VX7 touchscreen wireless keyboard at Computex 2007, giving you freedom from a tangled mess that you normally see on most office desktops and work areas. I myself am a bit apprehensive of using this on...

Philips LED lights for closets

Philips has just unveiled its magnetic LED lights that will be at home in any closet, with the main reason being its ability to turn off after 15 seconds of not sensing any motion. Being wireless, this means you'll...

Toshiba TW355U WiFi projector

Toshiba's TW355U projector has cut its ties with the scourge called wires, using 802.11g wireless connectivity instead to make presentations and media streaming a no-brainer. While it works great in corporate settings, it is also useful in a home entertainment...

June 13, 2007

Sanyo gets up close and personal

Projectors are a very viable alternative for those who want a big sized screen at home and yet do not have the budget for a 110" display. Unfortunately, projectors need to be placed a distance away from the "screen",...

CPT 3D LCD needs no glasses

Watching 3D images on an LCD display is an interesting feature to have, but so far most solutions require one to wear those pesky 3D glasses. CPT has unveiled a 20.1" LCD display that lets you enjoy 3D content...

ASUS N13i gets all tough

Asus isn't content with just releasing notebooks, the company is looking to expand its portfolio by releasing rugged versions before the year is over. Take the N13i for example - this hardy piece of technology meets the US military's toughness...

Philips SRU8010 caters to both genders

With most homes having but one TV set in the living room, fighting it out for the remote control could be a potential banana skin in any relationship. Philip ensures that doesn't happen with its new Philips SRU8010 universal...

Lite and Motion Head Lite Cap

You'd only need to pick up the Lite and Motion Head Lite Cap if you spend a whole lot of time outdoors in the dark. After all, there is no point having the cap's visor with no sun around,...

Voiis Mini carries music via Bluetooth

The Voiis Mini pocket messenger is a nice device to have, but ultimately it is not mission critical to a geek. What you get is a Bluetooth-enabled device that can stream your digital music collection within a 100 meter radius...

Logitec remembers what you said

If you're one who loves reviewing the entire day's conversations in order to improve yourself, why not pick up Logitec's LIC-TRA056SD? This device is an audio MP3 voice recorder that works by simply plugging it into the telephone. The 128MB...

Anynote booms with AL5600G notebook

Playing games on your notebook might not be an experience you savor, since a notebook setup won't be able to offer the same experience that a desktop does. Anynote aims to bridge that gap by releasing the AL5600G 15.4"...

CPT display goes 3D

CPT's latest offering is a truly wondrous display. It utilizes barriers to filter lighting and works by covering pixels whilst utilizing the binocular parallax phenomenon of the human eyes to achieve its ends. Just in case you don't understand that...

iBall GPRS SMS Globe

Fancy a globe that is capable of displaying messages? While it would make a great desktop accessory, programming these messages could be tedious. Why not use the iBall GPRS SMS Globe that displays messages on the 360 degree viewable screen...

Razer returns to its roots

The Razer Boomslang mouse heralded a new age in gaming, as its release more or less coincided with the rise of professional gaming into mainstream consciousness. To commemorate this classic mouse, Razer has come up with the Boomslang Collector's Edition...

Broken Heart Robot looks for company

If you thought that robots had no emotions, think again. At least, that is what the creator of the Broken Heart Robot wants us to consider. His history is a sad one - on his home planet of Xerbix 319,...

Epson, Philips work on projector

Epson and Philips have joined forces to work on a personal projector that is both small and effective. This new joint reference design won't concentrate on traditional features such as an ever increasing level of brightness, but will focus...

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Samish SBS 6600 Bluetooth Speakers

Fancy a pair of casual wireless speakers? Samish has the solution in its SBS 6600 Bluetooth Speakers, featuring the ability to project your favorite tunes from your cellphones to a pair of stereo speakers sans wires. At 1.2W per channel,...

Zero-emission home unveiled

Talk about going green - the U.K. has just unveiled their model zero-eimission home that comes with a couple of bedrooms and yet releasing nothing detrimental to the environment. This was made possible by utilizing enough insulation to retain 60%...

USB Bag a unique proposition

If you're female, chances are you can never have enough handbags and shoes. The USB Handbag will definitely drive any estrogen-laden female wild with its design, featuring a USB connector that sticks out on one end of the handbag....

Equalizer BPM watch from Tokyoflash

Tokyoflash, purveyor of quirky and unique watches, has just released their latest creation - the Equalizer BPM watch. If you're one who is used to decoding the time on Tokyoflash watches, the Equalizer BPM will probably stun your for...

MacTruck holds its own against trucks

If you're an owner of butterfingers like me, getting the MacTruck notebook case is certainly not an option since it's aluminum alloy case will be able to protect your MacBook or PowerBook against major knocks. A couple of steel...

GlobalSat GV-366 GPS navigation system

GlobalSat has just launched its latest GPS navigation system known as the GV-366. Features include the highly rated SiRFStar III GPS receiver, Navigon navigation software, a 3.5" touchscreen display, and a 1400mAh rechargeable li-ion battery. Judging by its specifications,...

Spartan DX home DNA analyzer

I'm not sure why would the layman want to pick up the Spartan DX real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) DNA analyzer, but if you have an obsession with analyzing your strands of DNA, you won't go wrong with this. The...

Eleksen unveils FM radio unit

Eleksen, makers of the ElekTex smart fabric, has a new electronics module to tease us consumers. Unfortunately, you won't get anything groundbreaking as Eleksen's latest offering is nothing more than an FM radio. This standalone FM radio unit comes with...

Sharp develops VA3A5JZ912 tuner module

Sharp is the proud developer of the smallest digital TV tuner in the world, coming out with the VA3A5JZ912 tuner module. This tiny module is compatible with the Japanese 1-Seg terrestrial digital broadcast, measuring a diminutive 7.3mm x 6.3mm x...

Night Driving Illuminated RC Car

While many of us have fond memories of driving around a remote controlled car during our childhood, none of those came with headlights that work as though they're real vehicles. The Night Driving Illuminated RC Car goes against the grain...

KEF launches KHT5005.2W speakers

The KEF Wireless speaker system known as the KHT5005.2W is definitely a boon to any modern home entertainment system, doing away with those pesky wires that connect both front and rear speakers in a 5.1 channel sound system. Unfortunately,...

Oral-B Truimph combats plaque

Oral-B's Truimph electric toothbrush was designed to tip the war against tooth decay in our favor, featuring a palm-size wireless display that shows real-time feedback when you're brushing so you know just exactly how much time your teeth are...

Transformers are not all that hard

You might think that the robots inside the Transformers movie are hard and cold, being made out of metal, but apparently there is a softer side to them. The Transformers now come in the form of plush cushions that...

WildCharge cuts the ties that bind

Wireless technology seems to be the rage these days, and so it is no surprise to see a wireless charger being made available to us consumers. The WildCharge will be released this July 7th, and while the charging unit...

CatCam sees what your cat does

Ever wonder what your little ball of fur does whenever you're not at home? Why not find out by letting your feline friend wear the CatCam? This device is actually a modified digital camera with a time-sequence controller, taking pictures...

Arko PMP takes aliens to the cleaners

Arko has recently unveiled the MP-482 portable media player that comes with a 2.4" display and support for a wide range of audio and video files. It looks a whole lot like a cheap Sony PSP, save for the...

SendStation sends out smartCharge

Those who travel frequently often need the iPod to relieve them of boredom during long road trips. Unfortunately, the iPod isn't nuclear powered, so it will definitely experience dry batteries after some time. The smartCharge device from SendStation might utilize...

USB Piezo-Ionizer

Is indoor air quality really worse than being outdoors, especially when you're in a city? Facts seem to point to the affirmative, as you get plenty of offensive odors, smoke, dust, pollen, and other irritants being 'recycled' when indoors. Thanko...

USB-powered air ionizer

Staying put in a cubicle from 9 to 5 seems to be the norm these days, which means getting fresh air is out of the question for most people. Brando is offering the USB-powered air ionizer that helps keep the...

Haptic Clock tells time via vibrations

Remember old grandfather clocks that chime every quarter of an hour and at the turn of each hour? For those who want a similar principle in their cellphones, they can always download up the Haptic Clock software for Java-enabled...

Xiachao GPS looks like Nokia

Pirates ahoy! Xiachao from China has come up with a portable GPS navigation system that looks like the Nokia N800 Web tablet, espousing the proverb that imitation is the best form of flattery. Known as the GPS UMPC001, this device...

Philips SJM3151 commands your iPod

Philips has unveiled the SJM3151 universal remote control that is compatible with the iPod, giving you the ability to control your iPod directly when it is hooked up to a home audio system (presumably replacing the remote that came with...

Ogo 2.0 now in GSM

The folks at the FCC have recently revealed additional details on the quad-band GSM/EDGE Ogo 2.0 device. While it shares many similarities to the original Ogo in terms of design, features underneath the hood have changed for the better. Features...

SpinPoint F1 a behemoth in capacity

Samsung doesn't look content by just releasing monitors, TVs, MP3 players, portable media players, and cellphones as the company has just dropped the SpinPoint F1 hard drive that comes with a whopping 1TB in capacity. The SpinPoint F1 also holds...

Newman M669 generic PMP

Are you looking out for an MP3 player that does not hail from the hallowed halls of Apple and Creative? The Newman M669 fits that bill, as it comes in a landscape format for better viewing. Features include a 20GB...

WiFi on an SD card

We've seen word in the past on Eye-Fi releasing an SD memory card that comes with built-in WiFi functionalities for digital cameras, and that fateful day is now nigh upon the horizon. They have released SD memory cards that...

MSI Megabook loves Swarovski crystals

Woe to the man who buys his girlfriend a Swarovski crystal ring instead of a real diamond! Unfortunately, when geeks have all but spent most of their money on high tech hardware, they have not much left over to keep...

Ultra luxurious billiards table

Any home surely looks all the more spiffy with a billiards table sitting in the middle of the living room, but boy oh boy is this the most geeked out billiards table I have ever laid my eyes upon!...

Wibree and Bluetooth play nice

Mathematically speaking, Nokia's Wibree technology is now a subset of the Bluetooth realm. Word has it that Wibree technology will now be known as the new ultra low power Bluetooth specification, which in turn boosts Bluetooth's Personal Area Networking reach...

Ci Lifestyle Collection from Kensington

Kensington has dropped the Ci Lifestyle Collection of input devices that bring a fresh look to the dreary desk at the office. Representing the motto 'Smart Made Simple', some of the peripherals that stand out include the Kensington Ci70 Wireless...

June 12, 2007

Intel Erath unveiled at Computex 2007

Computex 2007 saw the debut of Intel's spanking new UMPC known as Erath. This device comes with a 5.6" display that can swivel to give you a landscape orientation while you view Word document and Excel spreadsheets in such...

ViaMichelin unveils new GPS systems

ViaMichelin has unleashed a couple of GPS navigation systems recently in the form of the X970T and X960. The latter comes in a tiny and portable form factor, making it ideal for use when walking or cycling. Features include...

McFarlane-inspired Xbox 360 controllers

Halo 3 is definitely going to be big when it is finally released for the Xbox 360 (except for Japan, a region that seems impervious to whatever marketing efforts Microsoft throws at it), and Todd McFarlane (of Spawn fame) was...

Lexon Tykho Radio simple in design

If you're looking for a plain old radio that does nothing but stream music from FM and AM stations into your ears, why not pick up the Lexon Tykho Radio? It is Zen-personified, as this radio comes in an...

Wafer-level camera tech

I was just wondering how much more technology is going to go inside cellphone cameras in the near future other than cramming in more and more megapixels, and apparently one of many answers have arrived in the form of Tessera...

Toshiba Vardia records HDTV to discs

Getting HD signals to your home is one thing, but how about recording HD shows for posterity? Toshiba offers a solution in the form of the Vardia HD DVD machine that records HDTV to HD DVD-R discs in addition...

Kao Dog Body Fat device

We might think that a plump or fat dog is cute, but all that extra weight will definitely be a burden on your pooch's health. What better way to find out by using the Kao Body Fat measuring device...

Lights, camera, Action! M25 DLP

Just when you thought projectors could not get any smaller, Norwegian projector manufacturer Projection Design came up with the Action! M25 DLP projector that is the proud holder of "the smallest full HD projector in the market". Just exactly...

Clevo unveils notebook at Computex 2007

Clevo has used Computex 2007 as its platform of choice in unveiling its very own HSDPA-capable notebook, bringing you high speed Internet access even when you're not within the vicinity of a wireless hotspot. Features include an ExpressCard slot,...

Google shows off secret "efficient" power supplies used in server farms

For the first time, Google showed some current design of custom power supplies used in their server farms. The search company has a team of hardware engineers dedicated to the design of motherboards and other electronic components that go into...

Start-up ColdWatt already ships 90% efficient power supplies

One of the critical component in lowering the power consumption of a computer is the power supply, insists Lakshmi Mandyam. According to ColdWatt's marketing director, the company's power supplies already exceeds the 2008 level set at 90% efficiency per power...

Car Adapter with USB port

The modern road warrior often travels with a plethora of devices around his belt, ranging from a smartphone (cellphones are so yesterday) to digital cameras, portable media players and its ilk. Keeping them juiced is a matter of concern,...

Samsung unveils trio of full HD LCD TVs

Samsung certainly isn't resting on its laurels, recently launching a trio of new full HD (1080p) LCD TVs in Korea, where all three models come with a whopping 17,000 to 1 for its contrast ratio. Now that's some serious quality...

Heart Keychain Digital Album

Most women are of the sentimental type, and they more often than not carry pictures of their sweethearts in their handbags. The Heart Keychain Digital Album takes that idea a step further by offering the ability to preserve and...

Kodak unveils new cameras

Kodak has dropped a fair number of cameras today (half a dozen, to be exact) but we shall take a look at a couple only. The Z1275 will join the 12 megapixels club, featuring 5x optical zoom, an August...

Portable Beverage Heater device

Ever made yourself a nice, hot cup of joe in the morning when you arrive at the office only to get so engrossed in your work that by lunchtime, you still haven't finished your drink which has since turned cold...

Authentic Prenatal Sound Teddy Bear

It is without a doubt that babies bawl their lungs out when making the transition from mom's comfortable womb to this cold and cruel world where people breathe. There are plenty of remedies from well meaning women when it...

Acer V210 GPS navigation system

Acer has released yet another GPS navigation system for those living in Europe, and this time it is the Acer V210. This device is powered by Samsung's S3C2442XL 300MHz processor and features the Centrality Atlas II GPS chipset (a...

Pay more for clarity

And I don't mean clarity in sound. The FH007 Mini speaker system consists of translucent speakers as well as horn speakers, an integrated amplifier, and bass speakers. Targeting use with a computer (PC or Mac, it doesn't matter), iPod,...

Philips to outdo Apple TV

Philips has seen the Apple TV in action and hopes to outdo it by unveiling some sort of Apple TV-like device at Computex 2007. It looks more or less like an Apple TV encased within a brushed aluminum box...

Bumblebee pumps out tunes

The Transformers movie looks set to be a hit or miss this summer, with detractors outnumbering supporters so far. No matter the box-office outcome, it is too much of a golden opportunity to let go when it comes to merchandise....

Wireless Pool Monitoring System

Those who are privileged enough to have a backyard swimming pool ought to check their pH and chlorine levels often, assuming they aren't running on a saltwater system. Instead of taking the manual route, why not install the Wireless...

Mobile computer measures 42 inches?

When you mention the word mobile computer, having a dimension that measures 42" across diagonally (its screen size) certainly is what one would have in mind. But that is exactly what Jaco is offering in its range of mobile computers...

Treo 800w details leaked

Thanks to mankind's inherent curiousity, details of the upcoming Palm Treo 800w have been leaked. The Treo 800w will bring a whole truckload of improvements for Sprint users of current 700wx smartphones. What you get with the yet unreleased 800w...

June 11, 2007

Telepresence go high definition

Telepresence is a new technology that will revolutionize traditional video teleconferencing by transmitting vivid and near-life size images onto high definition TV, making it possible for people to make eye contact and talk to each other as if they...

Business suits are iPod ready

Somehow the image of a businessman wearing a suit complete with the signature white color of iPod earphones is somewhat ironic, since the iPod is more for the suave, impromptu young crowd rather than tight-lipped businessmen. Marks & Spencer in...

Luxium adds graphics card to notebooks

Everyone knows that most notebooks come with integrated graphics cards in order to prolong battery life while keeping its size down. MSI has decided that more and more people are starting to take up more-than-casual gaming, and hence have...

Thanko keeps your ass cool

Thanko is pretty creative with its range of desktop gadgets, and its latest offering is a surefire to cool you down in the midst of a heated argument with your colleague. The USB-powered Butt Cooler takes cool air from...

Chinese farmer invents own water heater

We all know heating sends the electricity bill through the roof at the end of every month, but are there better ways of getting hot water into your home? Ma Yanjun, a farmer from China, used 66 beer bottles...

Western Digital boost MyBook capacities

Western Digital will be enhancing its MyBook series of external hard drives by increasing its capacity, whereby the MyBook World Edition II now comes with a couple of 750GB hard drives inside to give you a grand total of 1.5TB...

Samsung T9+ portable MP3 player

Samsung has just launched its latest portable MP3 player, the T9+. This diminutive MP3 player offers Bluetooth connectivity, letting you enjoy a wireless audio experience unlike older players that leave you in a tangled mess. Features include MP3 and WMA...

C2 device adjusts your personal climate

Aren't there certain days when it just gets so hot, the moment you step out from the shower, beads of sweat have started to form? The C2 device from Herman Miller aims to reverse such situations by enhancing an individual's...

Moneual 101 desktop chassis series

While the majority of computer cases in the past come in boring, old boxes, folks these days are looking toward a more aesthetically pleasing design that will blend in with their living rooms. Moneual has unveiled the 101 desktop...

BenQ T80 at Computex 2007

BenQ has recently paraded its T80 slider handset at Computex 2007, and this cellphone boasts Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities . Scant details concerning this handset are available, with only word of its impending Q2 2007 release date and a...

I love my Mac!, says Microsoft chief

At Apple's developer conference today in San Francisco, Phil Schiller decided to pick on Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's CEO. Apple's vice-president of marketing was demonstrating the Photo Booth effect feature in Apple's instant messenging application, iChat, that allows you to choose...

AlphaSphere puts you to sleep...

...in a good way, that is. This sleeping pod comes in the form of a lounger and boasts a multi-sensory experience that encompasses a wide range of perception levels, color, lighting, sound, warmth, and vibration. All those elements come...

Netgear Powerline Network Extender

Netgear has just announced the availability of its Powerline Network Extender, bringing users who rely on a Powerline network at home/office the ability to extend secure network connections from a wired or wireless router to any electrical outlet within...

Boynq Blox speakers look good

How many speakers released in the market actually turn heads (due to good design - I'm not referring to those hideously constructed ones that will turn heads as well)? The answer is not many, but the Boynq Blox speakers...

FIC unveils CE 260 UMPC

FIC has proudly unveiled its CE 260 UMPC that is easy on your shoulders during traveling, since it weighs less than 1kg despite packing in an impressive amount of features such as a 4-in-1 memory card reader, DVI connector,...

Sarotech Cutie Bio hard drive case

Sarotech has unveiled its Cutie Bio external hard drive case at Computex Taipei 2007, and will be targeting an end-June launch date at a yet undisclosed price. What makes this external hard drive case stand out from the rest...

Philips LivingColors released soon

Philips has a new way of sprucing up your home with the LivingColors lights. These color-changing LED lighting fixtures will be made available throughout Europe before the summer is over for approximately $200, with other countries throughout the world...

Pegasus wheelchair looks revolutionary

Mention Porsche and most people will think of cars that reach 60 mph in under 6 seconds. Porsche Design Studio have come up with their latest concept which does not feature four wheels but three in the form of...

Sharp wants to expand your word power

Sharp's line of Papyrus e-dictionaries have been given an update in the form of the PW-TC920-B and PW-TC920-R. Not only do these pack a vocabulary punch that will keep you on top of any argument by barraging your opponent...

Fujitsu Lifebook U1010 Korean launch

The Fujitsu Lifebook U1010 was recently launched in Korea, adding yet another UMPC to the market there. This diminutive-sized notebook measures a mere 5.6" (screen size) and comes in a thickness of just 26.5mm. It is powered by the...

Biotex monitors health via fabrics

Scientists in Europe are currently collaborating to develop clothing which they hope will be able to monitor your health status dynamically. These so-called "intelligent textitles" will come with sensors built-in that monitor body fluids such as sweat and blood, with...

Gionee S20 does NES games

The Gionee S20 cellphone from China (where else?) does not only make and receive calls, it comes with a built-in NES emulator as well for you to run those beloved classics from the 8-bit era just in case you're...

Auditory implant for better hearing

Investigators at the University of Michigan Kresge Hearing Research Institute have successfully developed a new auditory nerve implant that is believed to provide superior sound quality when compared to standard cochlear implants, thanks to the ultra-thin electrode array used...

Palm Gandolf rumor

Like all good, customary spyshots, there must be a certain level of blurness attached to it in order to produce the "hurriedly captured under covert conditions" look. The latest device to experience this treatment is the rumored Palm Gandolf that...

Mini God speakers for simple minds

I love the tiki gods that tribal people pay homage to - those sure are some excellent pieces of art. If you're like me and wish you had some tiki god to look at in your cubicle, why not...

Mousepad that does it all

While we have seen mice that do a whole lot more than act as a pointing peripheral (Skype mouse, anyone?), those would really go down well when paired with a multi-functional mousepad. This mousepad not only provides a place for...

Wireless USB to take off?

Pioneers in technology are often hit hard in the wallet, as evident by Wireless USB hubs that cost from $200 upwards (the Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub retails for $199). Not only that, you won't see sales take off until...

Philips NAS takes simple route

Philips has recently unveiled one of the simplest Network Attached Storage (NAS) drives in the market since it looks just like a plain external hard drive, using an Ethernet cable in lieu of a USB cord to hook up to...

TerraTec Noxon 2 iPod speaker

It is a universal fact that iPod speakers generally contain the same features, but TerraTec aims to bring something a little different from the ordinary with the Noxon 2 iPod speaker. This audio device comes with an iPod dock, an...

Bath time gets fun with Aqua Rain

Are you looking for something that will spruce up your bath time? The Aqua Rain fits the bill perfectly, coming in a small device that lights up via LEDs to illuminate your tub, changing its color hues with time. Not...

HP Slimline s3000y is diminutive

While the Mac Mini pioneered the small, affordable desktop computer segment, HP has taken this market niche further with its Slimline s3000y. It is not as small as Apple's offering, but it comes in a glossy black exterior that is...

Samsung E848 slider for the Olympics

Samsung will be making a splash at the 2008 Beijing Olympics by unveiling the E848 handset, although scant little details regarding this cellphone has been released other than a 2 megapixel camera. The body takes on a slider form factor,...

Nokia begins to ship N77

Nokia will start to ship its N77 multimedia computer in Finland, with Vietnam and India to follow next. Nokia claims that the N77 will make the TV experience a mobile one, featuring a 2.4" widescreen display, a pair of...

Digital Picture Converter

Hammacher is offering the Slide and Negative to Digital Picture Converter device that actually converts old 35mm slides and film negatives into digital images. This makes it a snap to preserve your memories without heading to the local photo store...

Will you marry me Ring-type mouse

GlobLink recently presented a ring-type mouse that slips over your finger, removing the need for any mousepad in order to navigate through your desktop. Both the left- and right-mouse buttons are located on the opposite side of where you...

FT robot with female wiles

While most robots until today are of the male variety, very few "female" robots have made their mark in the industry. Tomotaka Takahashi from Japan wants to win one back for the females by introducing the Female Type (FT) robot....

Forbidden City Ping CD Player

The Forbidden City Ping CD Player from Opera Audio is one interestingly named CD player, and it comes with a solid-state 100 watt 2-channel amplifier in addition to a specially constructed USB input port for direct access to music...

ZTO-TV310 portable TV for cars

Are TV programs really that indispensable in our lives with the release of devices such as the ZTO-TV310? After all, considering the amount of recording devices you have available today, you would be hard pressed to think that we're...

Giant NES controller debuts

Philip Torrone is a hardcore gamer who collaborated with his team of builders to come up with this giant of a NES controller, parading it at the recently concluded Maker Faire 2007. The Giant NES controller uses wood as...

Command Key Wall Clocks to the fore

Show your guests just how geeky you are with this range of Command Key Wall Clocks! The only thing that makes them stand out from boring, traditional designs would be the bright range of colors along with actual words taken...

Sony unveils SR5C, SR8 HD camcorders

While Sony already has some High Definition camcorders for sale, there is always room for improvement and this is exactly what Sony did by unveiling the HDR-SR8 and the SR5C models. The former comes with a 3.2 megapixel video sensor...

Marubeni Infotec wooden keyboard

A wooden keyboard? Sounds like something Gepetto would have made for Pinocchio. Anyways, such an input peripheral actually exists courtesy of Marubeni Infotec. This wooden keyboard comes with less than a hundred keys - 89 to be exact. It...

New Windows Vista MCE remotes

There is a new range of Windows Vista Media Center Edition PC remote controls out from Formosa21, giving users the chance to connect to a computer via a tiny USB dongle that comes with an integrated transceiver. This very transceiver...

Internet Umbrella from Japan

A couple of students from Tokyo, Japan have developed the Internet Umbrella, a device that not only keeps you dry under torrential rain, it also keeps you connected to the rest of the world via Internet. A large display...

FragBook DRX spells out the obvious

What better name to christen your gaming notebook than the FragBook DRX from Falcon Northwest. DRX stands for Desktop Replacement Extreme, and as we take a look at the specifications, chances are these will definitely outperform most gaming rigs,...

Twiddle dee, twiddle dum

Speech has lifted the curtain on its Twiddle Bluetooth stereo speakers that take on a robotic look at Computex 2007. The speakers are located on the Twiddle's two L-shaped appendages, while the main unit comes with five buttons -...

Hi-Tech Wealth unveils S116

Solar-powered cellphones are definitely a boon to the industry, and Hi-Tech Wealth from China has recently launched the first commercialized solar-powered handset in the world - the S116. Features of this unique cellphone include a microSD memory card slot and...

 

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