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July 31, 2007

HIPER PSU with USB ports

Now a power supply unit would surely be one of the last places you would take a look at when it comes to USB ports, and HIPER aims to introduce a paradigm shift by churning such a PSU. Dubbed the...

USB eye massagers

If you're a big fan of the Three Stooges, this USB-powered Eye Massager is guaranteed to capture your attention. No idea on how they work, but I would say it is best to use this when you're alone in...

Lexibook monumelator?

Looks like Lexibook has married the calculator, an optical mouse, and a numeric keypad to bring you an overkill in convergence technology. What do you call this - a monumelator? The full calculator features a LCD display, with a scroll...

ECOshot a tough nut to crack

We've seen some pretty tough cameras in the past, and the ECOshot from SeaLife joins their ranks, albeit upping the ante with its list of specifications. This 6 megapixel compact camera is capable of operating just fine even if you...

BlackBerry Curve 8310 released

Research in Motion has sneaked in the BlackBerry Curve 8310 without much fanfare, and yet this handset offers a rather significant upgrade to the original Curve. The 8310 comes with a live GPS receiver that was missing in the...

Block GPS signals with this

If you're paranoid of somebody tracking your every movement through a GPS bug planted somewhere in your vehicle, there is the Anti-Tracking GPS Blocker that will scramble and jam and signal broadcasting within the 1450 to 1600MHz range. All you...

Solar cells now in technicolor

We are all accustomed to the fact that solar cells come in just one color - blue, since they tend to absorb as much green light as possible which is the strongest part of the solar spectrum. Technology has now...

Pro Sports Schedule Watch

For sports buffs who want to catch every single game their team plays, the Pro Sports Schedule Watch definitely comes in handy, containing your favorite NFL or MLB team's season schedule while displaying complete results for every Super Bowl and...

Adventurometer watch for outdoor buffs

If you absolutely love heading to the great outdoors and spending time with nature, the Adventurometer watch will definitely be a valued companion compared to an incessantly chattering partner who whines about soggy bread and mosquitoes. This special timepiece incorporates...

EzKEY 2-in1 keypad mouse

Check out this rather adorable looking mouse from EzKEY of Taiwan that was recently paraded at Taitronics Bangkok 2007. Not only does it work as a pointing device, it also comes with the entire numeric keypad on top for...

Super Sky Cycle takes flight

Looks like flying is the best way to beat traffic jams (planning your route properly and waking up earlier than everyone else comes a close second), and the Super Sky Cycle is the latest homebuilt aircraft that is capable of...

Panasonic unveils Nano Bass Exciter

Panasonic has made available its Nano Bass Exciter method that manages to squeeze out high-fidelity bass notes from a pair of compact speakers. This is made possible by using porous carbon within the speaker enclosure, creating an acoustic environment...

MP-VT1 MP3 player targets musicians

The MP-VT1 from Tascam holds the distinction of being the first MP3 player in the world that was specially designed for musicians. It's innards are based on the award-winning CD-VT1mkII and features enough internal memory to store up to 240...


Wireless Outdoor Speakers

Since the majority of people fall under the average wage earner segment of a Bell curve, it makes perfect sense that only the rich and affluent can afford to hardwire their home with sound systems everywhere. The Wireless Outdoor...

Water Recycling Washer & Dryer concept

If you want to do your part to save the environment, perhaps this Water Recycling Washer & Dryer will be able to do the trick. Not only is it compact, it certainly won't stand out like an eyesore in...

NEC goes rectangular with N704iµ

The Japanese will be beneficiaries of yet another well designed product, and this time it is the NEC N704iµ cellphone. Touted to be the slimmest clamshell WCDMA handset in the world, the N704iµ boasts a stereoscopic fascia to melt...

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Tucano PJ Screen Protection Cover

You know you have an unhealthy obsession with your computer should you actually purchase a pair of jammies for them, literally putting more weight to the term 'sleep' when it comes to computers. The Pyjama-style screen protective cover from Tucano...

Casio USB Egg-Shaped Label Printer

Casio is more famous for their line of watches and calculators, but somehow this USB Egg-Shaped Label Printer managed to slip out from their production lines into the hands of the masses. In fact, it is actually a glorified label...

Hacha PC20 heads to fat house

Looks like Hacha has slimmed down the PC20 portable media player by a few millimeters to a mere 7.7mm in the thickness department. That's extremely slim when you think about it, and I dread that somebody might actually break...

SouthWing SH440 Bluetooth headset

SouthWing's SH440 Bluetooth headset was recently released in the US and is available in all AT&T retail stores. The SH440 claims to lead the competition by featuring a voice prompt system that makes pairing up a cinch. This voice prompt...

Samsung SGH-i570 on its way

Word on the street has it that a spanking new Samsung SGH-i570 smartphone will be hitting the streets in the near future, and you can't help but get excited after checking out what this smartphone has on offer. Running...

Tomato Flash microSD card reader

Tomato Flash has just unveiled its microSD memory card reader that could parade as a fashion accessory should you forget to wear your favorite necklace for that day. Unfortunately, it does not support the microSDHC memory card standard, so...

Blink your bling

One of the most embarassing moments would be attending a function while wearing the same dress as another person. Should that happen, it is often the accessories worn that make one rose stand out from the other. U-GlowLites decided to...

Sony Ericsson S500i hits Asian market

Those living in Asia will be the beneficiaries of the new Sony Ericsson S500i cellphone. This handset boasts a pretty unique design, where the tiny bit that curves out at the bottom adds that little bit of character. Strictly...

Oxygen Detox System for humans

Why let your pooch have all the fun while you spend yet another stressful day at the office? The Oxygen Detox System definitely comes in handy, providing oxygen therapy that helps soothe away the day's cares and concerns. This...

Dogs O2 oxygen treatment

There are so-called "beauty centers" in Japan that actually provide oxygen treatment in order to beautify you while making you slimmer. I'm not too sure how inhaling air with a higher oxygen content helps, but I suppose it has...

Cect releases cellphone watch

Looks like we have yet another cellphone watch in our midst, and this time it is courtesy of Cect from China. The prototype comes with a fairly large LCD display and three buttons at each side for navigational purposes....

July 30, 2007

Pink color Taser hurts

It not only hurts whoever is on the receiving end of this Pink Taser, but it also pains the eyes of whoever looks at it. Everything else about this C2 self-defense device is the same, save for the pink exterior....

E-ink display use oil and water

While oil and water don't mix, LG Philips has decided otherwise by filing a patent that combines both oil and water capsule technology that will be used in an electronic ink display, fused with Organic LED (OLED) technology found in...

The Beacon to help save lives

The Beacon is a device developed under the Tancher Electronics Social Safety Initiative (TESSI), aiming to help governments and industries to make life saving devices more accessible to the masses. The Beacon emits a distress signal to aid rescue workers...

Chinavision goes underwater

No idea why would you want to keep yourself entertained with videos while scuba diving, but the Chinavision PMP allows you that luxury should the strange need ever arise. Plenty more could be done in the aesthetics department, but you...

USB-powered Oil Burner

So you're stuck in an office environment where everybody is a walking chimney. Short of changing jobs, there is an alternative in the form of the USB-powered Oil Burner. This device requires you to drop some fragrance oil in the...

BoomBucket Music System for iPod

Energize your next BBQ session with this BoomBucket Music System from Brookstone. Being weather resistant, the BoomBucket is more than suitable for outdoor use, letting all and sundry enjoy their favorite tunes without being shackled by an indoor speaker system....

Tango electric bike rides differently

"Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is," mentions Master Yoda. The same can be said for teenage brains, as a couple of teens from Ontario have built an electric vehicle that resembles a motorcycle, save for the exclusion of...

Samsung i85 shoots and entertains

While most digital cameras perform their duties in an exemplary manner, how many of them will be able to keep you occupied while waiting for a bus? The Samsung i85 does not only capture images in 8 megapixel glory,...

Holga K202 Cat Camera

Feline lovers, take note! The Holga K202 Cat Camera is bound to get you clawing for the nearest purse/wallet to check just how much you have to pick one up. As any adult knows, getting kids to pose in...

Sony transfers VHS to DVD

For those who are still living in the past, I'm sure that you cling onto your VHS collection without showing any signs of letting go. Sony wants you to make that leap to DVD (although HD DVD and Blu-ray...

Allsop Splash Pack DriPod OK with water

Electronics loathe water and moisture, and the same goes for your iPod. The Allsop Splash Pack DriPod is different, however, as it is capable of preventing your iPod from getting wet no matter where you bring it thanks to a...

Voltage Bags are iPod-friendly

How many of you tote around your iPods whenever you head out of the home? While most of us place it in a belt clip or pocket, the Voltage iPod Bags make it more convenient by boasting stitched-in control panels...

Oxycheck measures oxygen levels

Blood oxygen saturation levels, that is. The Oxycheck device does it in a painless and fast manner, measuring your blood oxygen saturation levels and heart pulse rate in an instant without resorting to invasive measures. All you need to do...

Robot Calculator makes counting fun

Make counting fun again (for kids anyway) with the Robot Calculator. Not only do you get easy-to-use buttons that are a joy to punch in numbers, while the LCD display makes it a snap to read whatever numbers that are...

Smart fabrics to monitor patients

Electrical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have successfully developed biosensors that are capable of measuring important physiological signs. These smart fabrics, so to speak, will definitely come in handy when monitoring a patient's respiration rate and body temperature...

Brightonnet Recharge Battery with LCD

We all carry plenty of gadgets these days no matter where we go, and having them all juiced up could be a challenge. The Brightonnet Recharge Battery with LCD is a multi-purpose charger that does not discriminate against iPods,...

NU Wireless TV is waterproof

If you absolutely can't bear taking a bath while being separated from your beloved TV, perhaps the NU Wireless TV is right up your alley. Not only is it capable of taking the plunge into the bathtub with you,...

BlueAnt Z9 Bluetooth Headset released

BlueAnt Wireless has finally released the Z9 Bluetooth Headset that is certainly easy on the eye in terms of design. It will come with dual microphones for a clearer conversation, noise reduction technology, and a proprietary Digital Signal Processor...

Rockit! Mini MP3 player

Both the first and second generation of iPod Shuffles have already spawned their fair share of clones, and the Rockit! Mini player is the latest in a long line. It doesn't take the low-end route by offering a mere 1GB...

Ambient Umbrella predicts the weather

Carrying an umbrella isn't exactly the most manly thing to do, but when it pours cats and dogs, you'll be the one having the last laugh. Ambient Devices have come up with the Ambient Umbrella which receives weather data from...

MSI GX600 targets gamers

Gamers are a very demanding crowd, and more often than not they want nothing but the best - mid-range just doesn't quite cut it. MSI answers to this clarion call by offering the GX600 gaming notebook that features MSI's very...

RAZR V3xx pretty in pink

The RAZR V3xx design is certainly on its last legs for a long time now, but that hasn't stopped Motorola from making it available in pink. Available from AT&T, this pink version will probably appeal to females who want...

Samsung i550 does GPS

There is a leak that contains some rather juicy information - it seems that the Samsung i550 will have the honor of being the first Samsung handset that comes with an integrated GPS chipset. At first glance, it might look...

O2 to unveil Cocoon in the UK

Looks like folks in the UK will be receiving the Cocoon clamshell handset from O2 soon. This HSDPA-capable cellphone comes with 2GB of internal memory that works great for a music-centric handset, and should that be not enough, you...

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Panasonic HDC-SD5 goes Hi-Def

Panasonic has taken the High Definition route by unveiling the HDC-SD5 video camcorder that will fit in nicely into your HD lifestyle back home. Capable of using the AVCHD format to record full HD video with 1,920 x 1,080...

Delphi unveils Nav300

The Nav300 from Delphi is the latest device to come out from its stables, combining both cutting-edge hardware and software in a portable and lightweight package. Not only is it pleasant to the eye, the Nav300 comes with an...

Chromatic USB Hubs differs in shapes

Brando has just unveiled a couple of Chromatic USB Hubs that will appeal to either a square or circle person. Each of these hubs hook up to your computer or notebook via an available USB 2.0 port, providing up...

Bitman project around your neck

The Bitman project consists of a necklace-type device that displays an animated character using simple building blocks, and it not only keeps those around you entertained it also features a clock that tells the time in phrases and a...

BTO plusdeck EX audio conversion system

If you're thinking of turning your computer into an analog audio conversion system, that can be made possible by hooking up the BTO plusdeck EX via USB. This device will be able to transfer whatever's left of your ancient, molding...

Doorknob Condition keeps pests at bay

The pests in question are nosey parkers who love to stick their noses where it don't belong and not of the six legged variety. The Doorknob Condition works way better than a "Do Not Disturb" sign hung outside, as...

Pyxis RGPS-3000 for golfers

Golfing has certainly taken the high tech route with the Pyxis RGPS-3000 GPS watch. This device not only tells the time, it loads your favorite golf course while keeping track of your current score. Other than the 18 holes,...

TDC OV6920 CameraChip

Looks like the honors of being the world's smallest CMOS chip goes to TDC's OV6920 CameraChip. It measures a mere 1.4mm, and when placed within the attached camera setup, it is just 3.2mm in total size. It shoots at...

Siemens coffee maker saves space

Siemens seem to have got the delicate balance between form and function right with this coffee maker that does not consume even a square inch of counter space. This is made possible by having it rest within the wall with...

Wii Airplane Controller Stand

The Wii has certainly spawned more accessories than either the PS3 or Xbox 360 to date, thanks to the inventive games available on the console. Accessory manufacturers are trying to do their level best to increase the level of...

Dimple DAP too simple

While simplicity is always welcome, there is such a thing as overkill, or in this case, underdressed. The concept Dimple digital audio player comes in a rectangular form factor with a depression right smack in the middle that inexpicably draws...

RCA Opal will not win beauty contest

The RCA Opal might be able to come with the best MP3 player functions in the world, but most people will still give this a pass due to its design. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer sterling functions that helps us close...

Watercooled hard drive to the fore

We've all heard and seen watercooled solutions for overclocked processors, but don't forget that other parts of the computer also emit heat! The hard drive is one example, and NEC and Hitachi have both collaborated to bring the first...

July 29, 2007

Possessed Books set to scare

If you want to raise more than just a few glasses at your housewarming party, why not pick up this set of Possessed Books? They look like normal tomes that sit idly on your bookshelf, only to spring to life...

Cell Fusion home phone ships

General Electrics has just shipped its Cell Fusion home phone that requires a Bluetooth link between the base station and cordless handset. There is a connection radius of approximately 30 feet, where the handset hooks up to a separate DECT...

Wooden car ushers in new era

Talk about going green. This car is made entirely out of wood (save for the engine) and will be able to bring you about in a relatively rigid manner. Creature comforts will definitely rank at the bottom of this...

Mustek supersizes ScanExpress

Mustek has just unveiled the ScanExpress A3 USB scanner that is capable of handling monstrous magazines and tabloids up to 11" x 17" in length. You might think it will cost you a pretty penny, but you'll be surprised...

Lomak controls your PC

How would you like to simplify the controls on your computer? The Lomak manages to do that, operating your computer through the use of a light pointer. One benefit would be accomodating those who have difficulty working with traditional...

Essential Wall Dimmer

Ever wonder why most electronics are rather cold in nature? The Essential Wall Dimmer turns that notion upside down by making something as simple as turning on the light switch an enjoyable experience. Your fingertips will be greeted with...

USB Duet EZ-Dock

What makes an UMPC stand out from the standard notebook? Other than the obvious reduction in size, there is also the lack of an optical drive. The USB Duet EZ-Dock technology lets you take advantage of other USB peripherals...

SoundBall yelps when kicked

I'd be pretty freaked out if I knew the ball that I kick around in the garden lets out a yelp whenever it meets my foot. Aleksei R. Stevens won't be though, as he developed a concept product known as...

Kingston MobileLite card reader

Gadgets are meant to simplify our lives, and the Kingston MobileLite USB 2.0 9-in-1 reader definitely fits the bill. Each purchase already comes with either a 1GB or 2GB SD memory card, turning this into an impromptu USB flash drive...

LightCam captures videos in the dark

No, this is no night vision-capable video recorder that captures its subjects for posterity without their knowledge, but the LightCam actually comes in the form factor of a flashlight that makes it extremely portable. It has an aluminum body...

X-48B blended-wing aircraft

Boeing's X-48B blended-wing aircraft has finally taken to the skies, staying off the ground for up to 31 minutes at an altitude of 7,500 feet before returning down to earth. A trio of turbojet engines power the X-48B, propelling...

MainNav MH350 GPS navigation system

MainNav has just released tis MH350 GPS navigation system for those who are making the virgin plunge into the world of personal navigation. Features include a 3.5" touchscreen display, a variety of interface buttons for quick access for beginners,...

I Can Play Guitar too!

I'm sure self-taught guitar maestros of the past had a much harder time than we do today, especially with Mattel's I Can Play Guitar. This learning tool is no respecter of age, targeting those who want to dip their fingers...

Motorola unveils Motorokr T505

Motorola has just lifted the curtains off the Motorokr T505, where this palm-sized speakerphone is mounted in a car to offer handsfree calling as long as you are using a compatible Bluetooth handset. There are some new features thrown...

Buffalo WiFi Gamer router

Don't fall under the misconception that all gamers have a vast expanse of technical know-how, there are still folks who are struggling to hook up to Nintendo's WiFi service. Buffalo knows that online gaming is the way of the future,...

Army enlists robotic fly help

After seven years of hard work (and generous funding from the US military), researchers from Harvard University have successfully developed a life-sized robotic fly. Apparently, these robot flies will by used in militart surveillance operations. Each robotic fly uses...

Wii goes portable for real

For those who insist on bringing their Wii experience everywhere, Century Direct has the solution in the CY-997 portable device. You'll be able to hook up your Wii to it while playing games on-the-go without the need for a...

Robot cleaner controlled by cellphone

While a cellphone might be many things to different people these days (a communications device, a digital camera, a video recorder, a portable TV, a GPS navigation system among others), how many of them help you get the household...

Robomop updated to perform better

Looks like the original Robomop has been given some improvements to help you clean your home better. Updates include a softbase for more convenient corner cleaning and a more robust motor. The Robomop sweeps up any dirt on the floor...

USB Ashtray helps keep room fresh

This USB Ashtray won't just stash away ash from your cigarette neatly, it also helps keep your room smelling fresh by drawing cigarette smoke rapidly at the center inlet thanks to a powerful motor. This drawn smoke will pass through...

Digital Sorter counts coins

So you've finally filled your coin box to the brim, and want to know exactly how many Benjamins those loose change translate to. The Digital Sorter Coin Counting Machine turns your home into an impromptu bank, where pressing a single...

Cactus Oil Burner for the stressed

While desert travelers see the cactus as a source of life due to the water contained within, those living in urban "deserts" so to speak, will see this Cactus Oil Burner with a similar slant, as there is nothing like...

Nightlighter Flashlight works neat

The traditional flashlight won't be able to hold a candle to the Nightlighter Flashlight, since the former often requires constant adjustment as you traverse through paths at night, but the latter comes with a couple of light sources that work...

GripGlider provides relief for fingers

How do you soothe those fingers of yours after a hard day at the office? The answer is pretty simple - use the GripGlider. This device is capable of maintaining the entire range of motion in your fingers, along with...

Concept ashtray to scare you

Smokers know that each puff shortens their lifespan, but the risk-reward ratio isn't high enough for them to quit just yet. This concept ashtray takes a different route by weighing the exact amount of ash inside to calculate just how...

Samsung G800 leaked

The cogs on the rumor mill are turning, and this time the result is the Samsung G800 cellphone. Positioned to go up against the Sony Ericsson K850i, the G800 will boast a 5 megapixel camera, 3G (and possible HSDPA)...

Sharp Fullface 913SH unveiled in Japan

Softbank Mobile has just unveiled the Fullface 913SH cellphone from Sharp in Japan. The specifications show that this won't be any entry-level handset as it boasts HSDPA and Bluetooth A2DP connectivity, a generous 2.8" QVGA 262k color display, a 2...

July 27, 2007

Razer Diamondback goes 3G

No, not 3G as in the telecommunications standard, but the very same third generation infrared sensor found in the Razer Deathadder. In addition, you get a new rubberized non-slip finish that gives you total control as you dispatch of...

Sony GV-HD700E HD video Walkman

Sony has just unveiled the first HD video Walkman in the world, making it a portable outlet for HD video. The Sony GV-HD700E is multi-talented as it not only plays HDV 1080i but miniDV tapes as well, making it...

Computer cheaper than a PSP

Imagine a brand new laptop that retails for just $150 - that's less than a Sony PSP, and it can certainly do more than the latter. An Intel Celeron 1.5GHz processor takes charge of the proceedings, where you view information...

Footsteps harnessed for power

The next time you walk through a busy corridor, don't be surprised if it is well lit. A couple of MIT graduate students are on a quest to generate electricity from footsteps by installing a special kind of floor...

Toshiba Portege R500 is svelte

Take a look at the Toshiba Portege R500 notebook and you'll start to look upon your standard notebook in disdain, taking note of its relatively fat figure. The R500 looks as though it is capable of floating in mid-air, with...

Clarion DriveEye helps in accidents

Sometimes, it can be very hard to substantiate your case when you're involved in an accident as the other party could conjure up a story that makes you look like the culprit instead. The Clarion DriveEye will help put...

Robot mimics basilisk to walk on water

Just when you thought the idea of walking on water is confined to just the animal world (specifically the basilisk), the NanoRobotics team at Carnegie Mellon University are working on a robot that mimics that reptile. The amphibious potential of...

Microdia adds fruity smell to USB drive

While USB flash drives don't exactly stink, having a tinge of fruity smells would definitely help your notebook briefcase smell a whole lot better. Microdia has announced its range of Flash-Key Fruit-A-Roma USB drives that come in strawberry, grape,...

IronKey flash drive offers security

If you're paranoid about having unauthorized people taking a peek at your data stored on your USB flash drive, the IronKey could help alleviate those fears while offering some peace of mind. Within the IronKey flash drive lies a...

TomTom GO 720 unveiled

There is a new personal navigation device from TomTom, and this time it comes in the form of the TomTom GO 720. This device boasts user-editable maps, enabling users to make, report, and share map improvements so that everyone...

Vivitar ViviCam 6200W shrugs off water

Most electronics are by far and large mortal enemies of water, but the Vivitar ViviCam 6200W takes to water like a duck thanks to its rubber armor and ability to be submerged underwater up to 10 meters. This makes it...

Samsung hard drive for fashionistas

Who would have thought that external hard drives will one day end up as a fashion accessory? Samsung will soon introduce a 1.8" 80GB hard drive later this year in a package that shares roughly the same dimensions as a...

PhotoVu PV1965w costs a bomb

We all know that digital photo frames are getting more and more commonplace in homes these days, but how big would these get before we are satisfied? Take the PhotoVu PV1965w for example - it comes in a massive 19"...

Bubble Sword for kids

We all know kids love role playing, and boys like toys like guns and swords. Unfortunately, when you have a sword that shoots out bubbles when blown, it surely leads to an identity crisis. Imagine if William Wallace brandished this...

HP HDX Entertainment notebook

Entertainment notebooks aren't really meant to be used at home, but they work great if you're trying to get a pseudo-home theater environmnet while on the road. HP has just unveiled the HDX Entertainment notebook that weighs a massive...

Sony B100 does away with ATRAC

Looks like I caught a few bovines flying outside the window this morning, as Sony has just released the B100 digital audio player that does not use ATRAC to work, repenting from their proprietary manner that it has imposed upon...

Saitek LCD gauges for flight sim buffs

If you're a huge fan of flight simulators, you're in for a treat with this offering from Saitek. Featuring a set of LCD gauges, you will be able to check out information from these LCD screens thanks to special...

Buddy Hub keeps all connected

USB ports these days are considered a necessity and no longer a luxury, unlike the good old days where having a couple of USB ports (1.1 mind you) were already more than enough. With the slew of USB-based devices, most...

Magnet Keyboard by Embotec

Embotec has just lifted the curtain on its Magnet Keyboard concept in Korea. A radical departure from the traditional rubber or spring type keyboards, the Magnet Keyboard offers a more natural and constant typing feeling even though you've been...

FCC loves the HTC Kaiser

And hence, the almighty FCC has given their nod of approval to the HTC Kaiser. This is a Windows Mobile 6.0-powered smartphone that will probably make its debut on AT&T in the US. According to files from the FCC, the...

July 26, 2007

NEC knows your face

NEC has successfully developed the first automated border control system in the world, thanks to facial recognition technology that is sensitive enough to identify folks within their vehicles. This system is currently being used at the Hong Kong - Shenzen...

Concept notebook hates trees

Fancy a wooden notebook? The S-series notebook will use exactly that material as its chassis, sporting a 4mm thin 17" LCD display and powered by Windows Vista. Now wood isn't exactly the best choice for a notebook, as I...

PIX fleshes out the digital social

The PIX looks like a pendant at first glance, and you aren't too far from the truth. In fact, it isn't any mere fashion accessory, as it comes with a LED matrix that holds up to 177 LEDs which display...

Visitors from heaven, Hallelujah!

I just love it when Bumblebee speaks through radio stations in the Transformers movie as his voicebox has not yet been healed. You can now cobble together a sentence by using snippets from various tracks and let Bumblebee "speak"...

Hitachi uses veins to transact money

Hitachi has successfully developed a biometric cardless credit payment system dubbed "finger vein money" which enables shoppers to pay with nothing but their fingertips. It utilizes vein authentication technology in order to determine which bank account to fund your purchase...

Samsung S700 concept

You know the drill - once you've captured an image with your digital camera, your friends will all clamor around to see what their mug looks like. Instead of huddling around like a football team that's trying to make...

Panasonic releases two new cameras

Panasonic rolls out a couple of digital cameras in the form of the DMC-FX33 and the DMC-FX55. Both of these models share many similarities in terms of features, ranging from the 8.1 megapixel resolution to the anti-blurring filter, while utilizing...

Business Class sees an upgrade

While Business Class passengers already enjoy a whole lot more perks than the rest, United Airlines is going one step further by adding a slew of enhancements including a fully reclinable seat that measures 6' 4" long and a...

Gigabeat U - the many colored DAP

Looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat U will come with three times more colors than a standard rainbow, where you are almost certain to find a color you like amidst the two dozen choices presented before you. The Gigabeat U103 might...

FinePix Z100FD arrives in Japan

Japan will finally receive the Fujifilm FinePix Z100FD compact digital camera, and this is no ordinary 8 megapixel shooter. You not only get 5x optical zoom (much better than the standard 3x that comes with most entry level cameras),...

Illuminated Tweezers to the fore

Having a splinter lodged within your finger is more annoying than painful, although sometimes it might feel like both. It takes great skill and patience to remove it with a pair of tweezers, and you'll need ample ambient light to...

TimeCap for the morbid

It has been said that attending funerals are better than weddings, since the former reminds you of how fleeting life is, letting you reflect on your values to live out the rest of your days here in a more...

Motoman robot gains new skill

Industrial equipment manufacturer Yaskawa Electric has decided to expand the abilities of the Motoman robot under its employment by letting it sort mail as well as play taiko drums, making it somewhat a celebrity in the robotic world. This...

Sony Ericsson P3i leak

The advent of the Internet has led to easier image and information leaks, and the Sony Ericsson P3i is the latest in a long list. Details regarding the specifications are still scant, although we do know that this will...

Color-changing furniture reflect moods

How do you fancy a piece of furniture that changes its color according to your current mood and weight? The Japanese have come up with the Fuwapica table and chairs set that changes color in response to the weight...

Logitec aims for crystal clear images

Logitec of Japan has just unveiled its LCM-TP1701AD/S 17" LCD monitor that claims to feature razor sharp images for your viewing pleasure. It boasts a contrast ratio of 700 to 1, a brightness level of 300cd/m2, and a 160 degree...

Lenovo readies for Olympics

Lenovo has just unveiled a couple of computers in its Lenovo 3000 desktop line that are inspired by the upcoming Olympic Games. Both the silver and black Lenovo 3000 J200 and J205 tower desktops will be the first Lenovo PCs...

Samsung BD-UP5000 swings both ways

Samsung certainly isn't going to bank on either HD format to win this war, and would be more than happy if both formats do well. This is evident by the release of its BD-UP5000 Duo HD player that does...

Halluc II insect-like robot

Japanese certainly love their robots, and this love has been proven once again with the Halluc II robot from the Future Robotics Technology Center. Featuring eight limbs, the Halluc II comes in three different modes of locomotion, where one...

My Book volume goes up

Western Digital has just unveiled its dual-drive My Book external hard drive that comes with a mammoth 2TB of storage space, more than enough to appease even the most hardcore downloader. It will be available in My Book World...

Cute desktop toys from Japan

Here's more quirky stuff from the far east, and this time it comes in the form of geeky-looking figurines that wear motivational headbands with thick-rimmed glasses that outline the face. Hitting them on the head will emit a response...

Thermaltake Soprano FX chassis

Thermaltake is famouse for their line of computer cooling accessories as well as CPU casings, and the latest of those to hit the streets is the Soprano FX chassis. The Soprano FX comes with ten (!) 5.25" drive bays as...

Oppo to Blast competition

Oppo has unveiled what is said to be the thinnest portable media player in the market so far with the Blast. This device measures slimmer than most svelte cellphones at a mere 6.9mm despite boasting a relatively large LCD...

Philips Active Crystals for more bling

Everyone loves dressing up their gadgets these days, and Philips is sensitive towards this trend by making available Active Crystals accessories in the Korean market. This line of accessories consist of high-end USB flash drives and a earphone that...

AT&T to carry Pantech C150

AT&T has just announced that it will carry the Pantech C150 cellphone for those who are interested in picking up this Korean-inspired candybar cellphone. Measuring exactly half an inch thick, the C150 is a budget phone that doesn't skimp...

Cisco kills Linksys brand, plans agressive move into consumer markets (video)

In a roundtable with the European press, John Chambers confirmed the "end of life" of the Linksys name, being replaced by the new and redesigned Cisco branding. More info in the article on Uberpulse.com...

Oki unlocks cellphone with a look

Oki Japan has just introduced the Iris Authentication Middleware that adds an extra layer of security to current alphanumeric passkeys. It can be retro-fitted to current cellphones that operate on Symbian or Windows Mobile, letting the application unlock the...

Sky aims for the stars

Sky has just launched its latest handset, the Shooting Star in Korea. Also known as the IM-U200, this rotating clamshell celllphone looks like a spaceship when closed. Features include Bluetooth-based wireless Personal Area Network for wireless headset compatibility and hands-free...

Toshiba TransMemory to hit 32GB

Looks like Toshiba isn't pulling any punches with its TransMemory family of USB flash drives, with news of a 32GB model hitting the streets by the end of this year. You'll be able to pick up 1GB to 8GB...

Samsung claims new first

Samsung has added another first to its list of achievements, and this time it involved a LCD display with a DisplayPort interface. This 30" screen will utilize the impossibly high 10.8Gbps bandwidth of the new video connector, capable of displaying...

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave

Logitech announces a new ergonomic keyboard, the Cordless Desktop Wave that uses the Comfort Wave Design, which lays out the keys in 3d dimensions. Previous ergonomic keyboards were curves in one axis, but Logitech had added a bump (visible...

Shoe Pure 100 gets rid of stink

Sneakers and teenagers do not a good combo make, and the stink gets worse in humid countries. The Shoe Pure 100 looks like a huge glowing egg and it is meant to keep the insides of your shoe fresh...

iTheaterV virtual cinema

Looks like we have yet another peripheral that will make any Trekkie happy - the iTheaterV from Mikimoto Beans of Japan. Pretty much like your very own portable TV, the iTheaterV is worn around your head, covering both eyes to...

July 24, 2007

Click: connecting homebound seniors through interactive TV

(Yahoo Design Week) – I met with Ben Leduc Mills one of the 4 designers of this cool project (Blanka Lenart, Sonia Nelson, Ilan Schifter). The new technologies for entertainment rarely focus on the senior citizens; they mostly aim...

Megaphone: turn any mobile phone into a game controller

(Yahoo Design Week) – I (Eliane) was at Yahoo Design Week where students design projects were exhibited under a tent on the Yahoo campus. The Megaphone project designed by Jury Hahn from New York University was the most gadget-related...

CubeBrowser: browsing your pictures in 3 dimension

(Yahoo Design Week) – The CubeBrowser is a project coming from the Academy of Media Arts of Cologne. The concept is to have a six-display cube with high-res screens that enables the user to browse online photo databases. The...

IDPS: I do not want to have my face on YouTube!

(Yahoo Design Week) – Miquel Mora, from the Royal College of Art (London) wants to protect our privacy and our intimacy. Nowadays everyone has a good chance to have his picture ending on Flickr, YouTube or Photobucket… Warhol’s prediction...

Whisper: the moaning flowers

(Yahoo Design Week) – This is one of the most artistic project I saw (heard) at the design week. A “garden” of 9 Lilly flowers was on display on a white base, I had to put my hear on...

Sony lifts curtain off Hana

Sony has just unveiled the Hana, their latest audio prototype. Just in case you didn't know (like me), "Hana" means flower in Japanese, and that name suits this prototype beautifully as it comes in a silver-plated flower petal LED shape...

Foot Controlled Mouse

Okay, I'm not sure what you call this, but can you actually classify a device that requires your foot to use as a mouse? Dubbed the Foot Controlled Mouse,this device comes with a slipper-like device for you to move...

Battlefield scrying skills wanted

Darpa, the Pentagon's research arm, is currently wokring on a software suite that is supposed to predict the outcome of a battle in order to aid battlefield commanders make better decisions under high pressure situations. The program is known as...

IWalk PowerFoot One prosthetic foot

The culmination of work by MIT and Brown University researchers have resulted in the IWalk PowerFoot One prosthetic foot. This unique mechanical limb will be available on a commercial basis next summer, and it comes with an electric motor...

Sabeco Solar Powered Shaver

The Sabeco Solar Powered Shaver is definitely a friend of the environment (bar its manufacturing process), relying on nothing but pure solar power (just like Kal-El) to nourish its internal batteries to provide a welcome shave to men who...

Darth Vader Bobblehead is limited

Most people know that anything to do with Star Wars in limited quantity will probably end up as a valuable collector's item many years down the road, although Jabba the Hutt shouldn't be too highly sought after. Darth Vader,...

Wall paint absorbs solar power

Now should these special flexible plastic sheets that come with solar cells painted on them actually be used in a widespread manner, the whole world will definitely end up for the better homes will be able to rely more...

Hyundai HRC-300 home network phone

Hyundai Telecom has just unveiled its Smart Handy HRC-300 cellphone in Korea, merging both home network function along with telephone capability in a single device. This includes the ability to receive text messages as well as phone book management....

Portable Dancing Water Fountain

If you are often bored at work and want to spruce up the dreary working environment, why not pick up this Portable Dancing Water Fountain? This desktop accessory is activated by sound, responding to either music or voice -...

FMSemicon unveils Memorette

If you're sick and tired of losing the caps on your USB flash drives, the Memorette from FMSemicon ought to solve that problem in a flash, considering there is no cap to lose in the first place. The USB...

Wireless data at 15Gbps

If you though that 802.11n connectivity is fast, think again. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have managed to conjure a solution that transfers data wirelessly at a whopping 15Gbps. Now that's certainly speedy enough to transfer high definition...

Touchscreen display in bookstores

Touchscreen display technology definitely comes in handy, especially at information kiosks where users try to glean through what they want to know about a particular section of the building. Other than that, miscellanous practical uses include using it as...

TiVO HD launched in US

Americans will be able to benefit from the TiVO HD update, where a similar concept known as Sky+ lies across the pond. This lets subscribers record all their favorite shows in HD (where available) thanks to the HDMI socket, supporting...

Rumor of new Asus smartphone

Looks like the rumor mill has churned out a new smartphone, and this time it is Asus on the receiving end. Word on the street has it that there will be a new Asus A-series smartphone that runs on Windows...

Samsung SGH-P520 shares LG Prada look

The upcoming Samsung SGH-P520 is said to take after the LG Prada in terms of design, coming without a keypad that ought to confirm the presence of a touchscreen display. Features of this triband GSM/EDGE handset includes answer buttons located...

FCC approves HTC Vogue

The almighty FCC has just given their nod of approval to the HTC Vogue Pocket PC phone. This is a dual-band CDMA handset, and word on the street has it that the Vogue is actually a variant of the HTC...

Sony Ericsson SO903iTV phone

Looks like Sony Ericsson has a sweet looking handset released in Japan, and this time it comes in the form of the SO903iTV. It uses Sony's famed Mobile BRAVIA engine for superior TV pictures on-the-go, and this is greatly enhanced...

HTC Cavalier available unlocked

The HTC Cavalier smartphone has already arrived on US shores and can be picked up without being tied down to any wireless carrier for a princely sum of $550. Features of the Cavalier includes HSDPA connectivity, a 2 megapixel camera,...

Motorola RIZR Z3 to get WiFi

It certainly took a long time, but Motorola has finally unveiled its first handset that will come with WiFi connectivity. This enhanced Z3 will share the same 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and microSD memory card slot, but the...

Kingston unveils MusiConnection pack

More and more cellphones these days come with a microSD memory card slot, and Kingston has certainly taken notice of that trend by unveiling the MusiConnection pack. This pack comes with a USB reader and a 1GB microSD memory card....

Asus R600 personal navigation device

Asus has just released its R600 Auto Light Sensor personal navigation device that features automatic backlight optimization in order to give you the best viewing experience possible at all times thanks to the integrated auto light sensor. Other than giving...

Helios H2000 upscaling DVD player

Helios Labs has just dropped an announcement of its H2000 upscaling DVD player that sounds like an absolute bargain. $99 will net you a DVD playback device that comes with standard resolution HDMI, component, and VGA video sources, upscaling...

Logitech VX Nano notebook mouse

The Logitech VX Nano notebook mouse shares plenty from its VX Revolution predecessor, save that it comes in a slimmer low-profile design. The receiver is also very small, protruding a mere 8mm from your USB port and allowing you to...

WD goes green with hard drive

Hard drives are notorious for consuming power in a computer, and Western Digital has taken steps to make their new 1TB hard drive environmentally greener, using up to 40% less power than other devices in its class. The 3.5" GreenPower...

Book GP appointments via TV

It is interesting to note that booking an appointment with your GP over the phone could be an extremely stressful affair no thanks to front line service people who sometimes have gotten out from the wrong side of the bed....

Floating solar cells

Sharp has taken an alternative route when it decided to build a huge solar power system that floats on water, where a buoyant resin-made platform holds all the solar panels. This system is capable of generating up to 200 kilowatts...

Roller printer concept

Jin Woo Han has come up with a roller printer concept that does away with the need to mess around with various paper sizes or loading trays, since it is capable of taking in anything from A4 to A3-sized...

Steam engine for lilliputians

Iqbal Ahmed from India has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the inventor of the smallest working stationary steam engine in the world. A mere 10cc of water is used to generate steam that enables this...

OS DV11 projector has DVD player

How many projectors do you know comes with a built-in DVD player? The OS DV11 is one of them, featuring SVGA resolution thanks to its DMD panel (BarkChip2). The DV11 is no performance slouch either, coming with a brightness...

July 23, 2007

DJ for Dummies: MixVibes

By Guest Editor Guillaume de Degroisse We all had this experience, you go to one of your friends’ party; people are nice, the food and wine too, but what about the music? Poor… Why? No DJ of course, only...

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Apple tones down MagSafe adapter

Apple's 85W MagSafe adapter isn't exactly the most svelte adapter in the whole world, but Apple has decided to do something about it by coming up with a redesign. The new MagSafe power adapter for the MacBook Pro is now...

Logitech G9 leaked

The photos that you see above show what is apparently the Logitech G9 gaming mouse which is meant to be an upgrade to the G5. It looks pretty much like the real thing, although there has been no official...

Hello Kitty now in robotic form

Hello Kitty is many things to different people, ranging from jewelry to radios and even keyboard and mouse combos, but how many people will see it as a robot? The Hello Kitty robot is now available for grabs, featuring facial...

OtterBox to tackle the iPhone

OtterBox is famous for producing waterproof cases for a variety of of devices, and it definitely won't let the opportunity to come up with something for the iPhone. It is said that this new OtterBox case boasts three layers...

Mario subwoofer a sweet DIY job

Looks like we have yet another DIY object and this time it comes in the form of a subwoofer. While other subwoofers come in a wooden rectangular box and comes in the same color as Ford's Model T, this...

July 22, 2007

Super Smart Card from Korea

Koreans will be able to benefit from the Super Smart Card when it is implemented across the country, boasting a payment and security card that has never been seen before in the world. Alternatively, it is known as the Biometric...

DIY Bike looks comfy

Now we've heard of stories about riding bicycles and its side effects (especially in males), but this is one bicycle that offers more creature comforts that the rest do. Not only does it get you around in an environmentally...

Apple wants to prevent theft

iPod theft has been on the rise since the portable media player took the world by storm, and Apple has recently filed a patent for a charge prevention system to frustrate thieves. This is made possible by preventing iPhones...

Vava Dog sweater for laughs

Nearly everything these days come with some sort of controls, and this dog sweater definitely latches onto this trend. Known as the Vava Dog with a quartet of controls, you get Eat, Play, Sleep, and Poop which are the...

Wiimote upgraded to shotgun

Looks like the Wii is not short on peripherals, and this shotgun-like add-on is the latest in the market. It comes with a holder for both your Wiimote and Nunchuck, and while it is shaped like a rifle, most people...

GPS-enabled rings to the fore

Walk around the city without looking as though you are a tourist, thanks to this GPS-enabled ring. Gail Knight from Britian has successfully developed a system made of GPS-enabled vibrating rings, where you wear one on each finger. The...

Arriva wireless headphone ring

Arriva has concocted a pseudo-wireless headphone ring complete with what looks like an iPod Shuffle attached to a pipe cleaner that is in turn hooked to a pair of ear buds. You wear this with the controls located right...

Tivoli unveils Model One radio

Tivoli Audio is famous for their high quality compact audio systems, and their latest offering comes in an extremely limited quantity of just 30 units. Dubbed the Tivoli Model One radio, this audio device even comes all decked out...

Sharp first to have THX-certified TV

Sharp is well position to be the first company in the world to market a THX-certified television. Known as the T-series, these new LCD TVs will come in 52" and 65" variants, offering viewers the best match of brightness...

+336+ displays SMS on own surface

Imagine checking out whether your tie suits your shirt when you are alerted of a text message in your cellphone's inbox. Only difference is, you don't have to pick up your handset to see who sent you that message since...

Wireless Stock Market Reporter

Keeping tabs on your stock portfolio has now been made easier with the wireless Stock Market Reporter. This device keeps track of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ stock market, and the Standard And Poor's 500 Index in real...

Birth simulator for med students

Most medical students get their practise on real patients, but that is quite dangerous at times as inexperience could further aggravate a patient's condition. Thankfully, we have an electronic birth simulator that helps med students practice labor and birth without...

M200G Volantor for the Jetsons

Moller International has certainly opened the world's eyes to yet another alternative mode of transport - flying vehicles. The M200G Volantor seats two comfortably and is capable of hovering up to 10 feet across most surfaces (allowing you to...

SpeechEasy anti-stuttering device

A child who stutters often experiences ridicule at school or in the playground which is extremely damaging to his/her self-esteem. The SpeechEasy device helps alleviate that condition by helping reduce stutter in speech thanks to the natural phenomenon known...

Tomy to release i-Sobot

Tomy of Japan has announced that its latest toy, the i-Sobot robot will retail for approximately $250 when it hits retail stores in Japan this October 25th, whereas an English-speaking variant will arrive Stateside shortly afterwards. The Japanese version will...

Prime AP450 electronic dictionary

Koreans are the beneficiary of yet another electronic dictionary, and this time it comes in the form of the Prime AP450. It looks like a mini notebook at first glance (when not in scale), and the swiveling display definitely...

Hitachi announces Blu-ray camcorder

Hitachi just dropped an announcement concerning the company's first Blu-ray camcorder, which is also the first of its kind in the world. It will be released sometime before the year is over, and uses an 8cm Blu-ray recorder and...

Kingston microSD Collegiate card

Kingston Technology enters the education arena by launching a microSD Collegiate card that comes with college-themed content. The company has teamed up with Movaya and 2Thumbz in order to give students, faculty, alumni and fans across the country access...

Kanguru goes green with Eco Drive

Kanguru definitely aims to do its part in keeping the earth green with the launch of its new Kanguru Eco Drive which avoids the use of hazardous materials during manufacturing while sporting a trio of power saving modes that...

Yamanote Train Alarm Clock

Since bullet trains are the main mode of transport in Tokyo as well as other parts of Japan, it makes perfect sense to have the train schedule close at hand in order to better plan out your day. The Yamanote...

Virtual Soccer Ball for active kids

So America is starting to take notice of who this David Beckham fellow of LA Galaxy fame is, despite being one of the most recognizable celebrities across the pond. For those who aspire to earn insane amounts of dough weekly...

Toshiba works on WiFi Gigabeat

If the latest FCC filing is anything to go by, it shows that Toshiba is currently working on a new Gigabeat player enhanced with WiFi connectivity. Going by the model number MET401, it will come with its own wireless transmitter...

Sanyo unveils expensive rice cookers

Who knew rice cookers could end up being so pricey? Sanyo's ECJ-XP10 and ECJ-V10 share the nickname (in English) "Maestro's Pure Cooker Dancing and Boiling". These are nearly twice as expensive as its predecessors, and comes packed with new technologies...

StrapYa releases tiger paw cleaning pad

StrapYa is a purveyor of all things cellphone, and it is interesting to see that their latest creation comes with dual function - to be able to spruce up an otherwise boring-looking handset as well as keep your cellphone's...

Programmable LED belt is loud

Loud in terms of fashion, that is. Seriously, this belt isn't exactly the most attractive proposition in the fashion department at any point in time, but if you're a hard core geek and want to broadcast your personal message to...

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July 20, 2007

Wooden USB Memory Strap

Brando has gone all natural on us this time, featuring a Wooden USB Memory Strap that comes with integrated flash memory which stores your data and information in what some might call it a fashionable neck strap. $32 will...

Prosthetics get modern update

Replacement limbs have gotten a technological boost, and they certainly seem to suggest the the original isn't up to par either. Otto Bock, a healthcare company, has just unveiled its latest C-Leg version that is meant for military use. A...

Colorware spruces up iPhone

Why look like one of the many iPhone grunts when you can actually personalize it with some Colorware custom paint job? Their service isn't cheap though, retailing for $150 for a new coat of paint. You get to choose...

Curve Extreme Sport concept

The Curve Extreme Sport is a skateboard concept that looks to have its design roots in the MotoGP environment, thanks to a pair of MotoGP-inspired tires that actually taper on both ends, enabling the rider to make sharp turns...

DIY Dreamcast Guitar

Somehow, it seems as though guitar controllers for the home console department are getting more and more popular and realistic, and this has driven people who are great with their hands to create their own versions of a guitar...

Armchair Cruisers get new range

Armchair Cruisers have a new line of motorized armchairs that will make Homer Simpson fall in love with it in an instant, where these upholstered armchairs will be available in different models that seat anywhere from one to three people...

Guitar Heronoid from Rafael

While others take to Guitar Hero like a duck to water, there are musically challenged people who find this game pretty hard to complete. The Guitar Heronoid by Rafael Mizrahi shows you how it is done, as the robot is...

Tactical Door Viewer gizmo

Check out the Tactical Door Viewer which is in essence, a peep hole reverser that was developed with some aid from the law enforcement industry that helps people assess potential hazards behind dwelling doors. It is extremely portable, comfortably slipping...

Philips WAK3300 alarm clock

Philips is very well known for its range of consumer electronics, but the alarm clock isn't exactly their strongest forte. The WAK3300 is the company's latest offering, and it can work as a standalone alarm clock as well as stream...

Chinook claims it is invincible

Chinook, a checkers playing computer has laid claim that is can never be defeated, while a draw is a remote possibility. This is a pretty bold claim to make, but compared to chess, checkers is way less complicated. Normal...

Tanizawa helmets out of this world

It would seem as though these helmets from Tanizawa of Japan are pre-cursors to those full-faced helmets worn by Clone Troopers before the Empire was formed. A couple of versions were paraded at the Japan Wireless Show, where "A"...

The Clever machine is eco-friendly

With rising gas prices and the automotive industry having a hard time meeting all those environmental regulations, it makes us wonder whether we can afford personal modes of transport in the future. The Clever is one such vehicle that...

Voodoo evokes green-eyed monster

For those who want to get more gaming action out of their laptop than just Minesweeper, the Voodoo Envy H:171 is a pretty good candidate. Everything about the Envy H:171 has been optimized for superior gaming performance, doubling up as...

Black Box DVR is tiny

The Black Box Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is certainly one tiny terror, capable of recording DVD-quality VGA videos at 30fps despite its diminutive size. To get an idea of just how small it is, it measures a mere 2.6" x...

July 19, 2007

Paint by Numbers grow up

The Nintendo DS platform has offered a fair number of games that take an unorthodox approach, and this title from Mercury Games in no different. Dubbed "Paint by DS", you can tell as much by its title that this is...

Magnetic Display tech in the works

Researchers located at the University of California have developed a new display technology that involves plastic-coated iron oxide particles that are filled with liquid. These highly charged particles will repel each other and arrange themselves (in a more organized manner...

Kanguru hooks up to many

If the Kanguru Portable Multi-Interface external hard drive was human, it would probably be part of the United Nations envoy since it is able to communicate across four different interfaces, ranging from USB 2.0 to Firewire, Cardbus/PCMCIA, and parallel. Guess...

Hacha R280s from Australia

Hacha from Australia has just launched the R280s portable media player, and its size certainly stays true to the word 'portable' (where the same cannot be said of other larger PMPs these days), measuring a diminutive 85.5mm x 55mm...

Atlantic iceBar waterproof speakers

Check out this Atlantic iceBar waterproof speaker system that comes with its own space to keep your iPod nano locked away dry and secure even if you're having a ball of a time frolicking about in the pool. The...

Chinese get Cect 599 iPhone clone

Check out the Cect 599 cellphone from China. I can't help but wonder whether the naming convention has anything to do with the 8GB iPhone's price. Nevertheless, the Cect 599 comes with a 3.2" WQVGA touchscreen display at 240...

Cect K898 from China slides open

The Cect K898 cellphone from China is certainly very different from other standard clamshell or candybar handsets, as it takes the sliding form factor with a twistable camera module thrown into the mix. This will most probably be a...

SynchroTech CFFire800 CF read-writer

Professional photographers will probably see the CFFire800 from SynchroTech as heaven-sent, since it hooks up to your computer via FireWire 800 and usess UDMA Mode 6 (Ultra ATA/133) that helps it achieve read speeds of up to 43MB/s (provided you...

Infrared Robots kick about

While these Infrared Robots might not bend it like Beckham in his L.A. Galaxy outfit, they still manage to offer more entertainment than yet another drab performance by the English national team. The rules are pretty simple - each...

Egg Fridge blows hot and cold

Normally, egss would incubate some kind of life within in a warm setting, but this gigantic Egg Fridge does the opposite by keeping your cans of beer cold, ready for consumption. The Egg Fridge has a capacity of up to...

Fuel cells on display in Japan

The Wireless Japan Exhibition this week certainly gave fuel cells plenty of attention, and Toshiba certainly took the opportunity to make the most of it by parading its Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) that will be used to power...

RoboSwift inspired by nature

Many of today's inventions have been inspired by nature, and the RoboSwift is no different. Developed by Dutch engineering students, this micro airplane comes with 'shape-shifting' wings that allows the wing surface area to be adjusted continuously in order...

Nokia aims for faster GPS

Nokia is currently on a mission to cut the time their GPS-enabled cellphones require to get its exact location in order to open up a window of opportunity for location-based online services. The service will begin with the N95...

TracVision SlimLine for trailers

Those who prefer to travel around the country in a trailer and yet want to have the luxury of watching HD TV channels will be pleased to know that the TracVision SlimLine fits the bill perfectly. These new satellite...

LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ hits 2TB

LaCie has just unveiled its Big Disk Extreme+ that can carry a whopping 2TB of data, and it not only stores your precious information but does it with pizzazz thanks to a user-friendly quick backup feature for data safety and...

Ooma to offer free voice calls

And for life, to boot! How does this delicious sounding proposition work out? Simple - Ooma's boxes will handle locally certain amounts of telecom switching, thanks to a slick looking box that contains a couple of general purpose processors...

JVC launches HD Everio GZ-HD3

JVC has just launched its HD Everio GZ-HD3 hard drive-based HD camcorder that is equally comfortable talking to both Macs and PCs. It features a trio of CCDs, recording video at 1,440 x 1,080 directly into the 60GB hard drive....

Radio records to MP3

The Radio to MP3 Recorder comes with AM/FM and shortwave radio functions, as well as a detachable MP3 player that is capable of recording whatever is being broadcasted for future playback. In short, you can now capture whatever the DJ...

Sony announces DAV-X10

Sony of Europe has just dropped an announcement concerning the DAV-X10 for those who are looking for a budget home theater system that will fit in nicely into a really crammed apartment. It utilizes an internally developed virtual surround...

Tree Camera plays music, not snap pics

Now this Tree Camera doesn't snap any pictures, but what it does is accept a pair of standard headphones for you to groove to your favorite tunes. Modeled after a miniature camera using wood, this MP3 player is handmade...

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iPod Shuffle touched by Midas

That's what it looks like anyway with this iPod Shuffle from Xexoo of Germany. Made from real 18 carat gold, this will definitely burn an extremely large hole in your pocket if you want one with its price tag...

Prrasio 035A is very slim

For those who absolutely must have their TV fix no matter where they are, the Prrasio 035A 1Seg does just the job, and it comes in a spiffy looking package to boot! Measuring a mere 97mm x 73mm x...

GStor Wave comes in many colors

If you're one of those who place primary importance on the color a device comes in (and there are plenty of you around considering how Dell has just released its new line of notebooks that come in a rainbow...

Mosquito Repeller goes high-tech

I suppose mosquitoes are somewhat like the Borg in Star Trek as well as the Phalanx in X-Men, as they tend to adapt to their surroundings much faster than any other lifeform around. Hence, Brando has the Mosquito Repeller at...

USB Superbooster Wall Plate for homes

USB devices have invaded virtually every aspect of the computing world, that it has become an essential port in any computer. The USB Superbooster Wall Plate boasts the capability of providing a USB port whenever there is no computer around,...

Flashlight PMP concept

Now this is what I call a compact portable multimedia player. It looks more like a vertically standing flashlight than anything else, but what looks like a bulb is actually the projector's lens. The rotating sections of the barrel...

Ducati teams up with SanDisk

Ducati fans will be thrilled to know that the company has collaborated with SanDisk to come up with the Extreme Ducati Edition USB flash drive and the Extreme Ducati Edition SD and CF memory cards. The USB flash drive...

Coby sets sights on iPod Shuffle

Coby is attempting to take a bite out of Apple's pie with the MP-c852 Clip MP3 player. This tiny device has the 2G iPod Shuffle in its sights, and also plays the color game by coming in blue, red,...

NEC concept handsets

I love concept phones as they do not have the problem of trying to accomodate what the current laws of physics and science dictate. In fact, concepts help the designers go wild with their imagination, and it is exactly...

July 18, 2007

HiVox Stress Relieving Wrist Band

Most weeks end with a whole ton of stress on the shoulders of breadwinners, and what better way than to unwind throughout the weekend, doing nothing but having a good rest instead. The HiVox Stress Relieving Wrist Band helps keep...

Wireless security kit for the paranoid

Teenagers love having their own space as they form their own identity. This wireless security kit is one device that most budding females would love to have - it provides a secure knowledge that whoever enters your room without permission...

Gesture recognizing watch

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have come up with a working prototype that is smart enough to recognize gestures, thanks to an array of infrared sensors which are capable of detecting hand movements in close proximity to...

Details on TiVo Series 3 Lite

Looks like we now have more information on the TiVo Series 3 Lite DVR, enabling users to record high definition images along with TiVo's unbelievably simple user interface at a pocket-friendly price. It will probably retail in the region...

DataGlass HMD from Japan

Shimadzu from Japan has developed the DataGlass Head-Mounted Video display that can be connected to a notebook or video output via USB, virtually giving you the experience of having a 14" monitor right in front of you from a distance...

Dog receives prosthetic paw upgrade

A Belgian Shepherd known as Storm lays claim to be the first pet in the world to be fitted with a prosthetic paw. This false limb is different from the rest since it allows the dog's skin to grow into...

Jasco Flip Universal Remote

Jasco's new Flip Universal Remote control takes its design inspiration from that of a clamshell handset, coming in a fun flip form factor that is expected to save space while functioning as the perfect universal remote around the home. It...

BigBelly compacts trash with solar power

BigBelly has enlisted the help of all natural and clean solar power to move its innards when it comes to compacting trash. On the outside, the BigBelly resembles an ordinary looking trash can, but it is capable of holding anywhere...

More Hello Kitty merchandise

Is there nothing sacred that has not yet fallen to the scourge known as Hello Kitty? Apparently, gadgets and electronic items seem to bear the brunt of the punishment, and this hand-crank generator being the latest in line to...

Remote control blimp to the fore

Kids these days tend to have more and more toys with each passing generation, and as technology advances, so do the kinds of toys they get. The Remote Control Blimp comes with an indoor flying range of 100 feet (be...

Samsung turns phone into joystick

...or at least that's what Samsung attempts to according to this patent applied by the giant Korean electronics manufacturer. A fairly standard clamshell handset will be turned into a joystick on-the-fly, although I do have an inkling that this...

people-buddi GPS system

If you as a parent are fearful of stories floating about where kids go missing the moment you take your eyes off them, the people-buddi GPS system ought to be a must-buy. Combining both GPS and GSM technology, it...

Bluetooth Heart Monitor

Getting a heart attack is something many people fear, and what's worse is if you experience one when you're all alone. This Bluetooth Heart Monitor could potentially help save lives, offering the ability to send an alert along with...

Palm Z Micro plane launched

Check out the Palm Z Micro plane that will definitely carve a smile on your kid when you pick this up at the store. Since it is made of foam, it won't hurt anyone nor gouge any eyes out should...

Bionic hand hits retail market

This highly functional bionic hand, invented by David Gow and built by Touch Bionics, has just been announced that it could be on the market for mass consumer purchase within the next two to five years at a yet...

Mushi catcher nabs flies

Everyone knows just how pesky flies can get, and swatting them with a fly swatter often results in a squished pest that leaves a trail of ooze on the surface. The Mushi catcher from Century Japan takes a more...

Security Ring for peace of mind

There is bound to be at least one busybody in every office, and that alone makes it essential to lock out your PC each time you move away from your desk. The Security Ring helps automate that for you,...

Mini Dolmen retro radios

Check out these FM clock radios that come in an extremely adorable size of just 5" wide. Doing away with the multiple-button clutter that is associated with most of today's modern electronics, the Mini Dolmen radio does nothing but play...

Levitron Top tackles boredom

One of the longest hours at the office often occurs just after lunch, when your stomach is heavy with food and your eyelids get droopy. The Levitron Top might not contain any caffeine, but it still has enough within...

Breathing Sleeping Puppy

Take that, Garfield! Here we have a puppy that does nothing - I repeat, nothing, but sleep all day long. They don't even get up to eat, play, chew on shoes, and do all the other stuff puppies love. There's...

Color-Changing Novelty Alarm Clock

The Color-Changing Novelty Alarm Clock is definitely a great addition to any work table, letting you reminisce about the wild Saturday night parties at a disco with the ability to cycle through red, orange, light blue, dark blue, and green...

Sony launches new iPod range

Sony has finally decided that releasing accessories for the iPod wouldn't eat into its DAP and PMP sales, and backed that statement by releasing a new boombox as well as clock radio units. Expect Sony signatures such as high...

Conbini coin-operated exercise

The concept of gyms isn't new, and most people see this as an essential aspect of life to maintain a healthy balance of the body and mind. What happens if you can't afford a monthly gym membership but still want...

AIST unveils 3D projector

Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has collaborated with Burton Inc. and Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the first all-electronic TV by using a 3D projector which is capable of generating moving...

DigitalCube presents i-Station N7tu

DigitalCube has just unveiled its i-Station N7tu navigation device that supports both T- and S-DMB for you to have a wider range of channels to watch your favorite TV shows from. S-DMB service will be free for the first...

Black Eagle GPS is black box too

Don't you just hate rear-end collisions? More often than not, there'll be a dispute such as not turning on the signal or the front driver having jammed his brakes unexpectedly. The Black Eagle GPS navigation system from Mercury in...

Nokia N93i to get transformed

Unfortunately, this transformation won't involve the radiation from the Allspark, and neither does the N93i be able to turn into a mini, hyperactive killing machine as depicted in the Transformers movie. What you'll get instead is a regular Nokia...

Sandisk adopts Ducati brand for fastest flash memory cards/drive

At a somptuous event (we'll have more photos and videos coming) in its Silicon Valley headquarters, Sandisk unveiled a new line of Ducati branded memory products, including a sleek USB Flash drive that ressembles the red chassis of a...

Optimus Prime grooves to your iPod

The Transformers movie has certainly won over its fair share of fans despite protests by purists who claim that this movie does not stay true to its cartoon roots. Nevertheless, merchandise that ties in with the movie is always...

IOCELL launches Castella USB computers

IOCELL of Korea has just launched the Castella T and Castella S series of USB computers, where Castella actually provides a platform that turns any MP3 player, USB flash drive, or other compatible mobile devices which functions as a...

Everex Impact GC3502 green PC

The Everex Impact GC3502 computer is meant to be easy on both the environment and your wallet, consuming a mere 20W of power at most thanks to the inclusion of a 1.5GHz VIA C7-D processor. Not only that, other...

MDF Italia pampers your flat screen TV

What better way to make the Joneses jealous than show off your new flat screen TV? MDF Italia has unveiled its LCD/plasma TV panel which lets you mount your spanking new flat panel TV while doing away with the need...

GigaStor Expandable unveiled

Network Instruments has lifted the curtain on the GigaStor Expandable which is capable of capturing and saving every single network packet and transaction for later playback, network analysis, and forensics. This is made possible thanks to the ability to...

LG KH1400 DMB phone

Looks like LG and Samsung are trading blows when it comes to each cellphone release, with the latest salvo being launched by LG in the form of the LG KH1400. This HSDPA-capable handset comes with a rotating display, DMB capability,...

Samsung SCH-B750 loves UCC

UCC, or better known as User Created Content, is definitely all the rage these days. The Samsung SCH-B750 has also hopped onto this bandwagon by enabling you to shoot video clip which can then be uploaded directly to various...

July 17, 2007

Sony launches Net-sharing CAM

User generated content on the Internet has proved to be extremely popular, and Sony jumps onto the bandwagon with the pocket-friendly Net-sharing CAM that targets social networkers and video bloggers who make video upload a daily affair. Weighing just...

Thunderstorm Detector for your home

Did you hear about the kid who got his head seared by lightning while listening to his iPod? Perhaps if he had paid attention to the Thunderstorm Detector, this untoward incident would not have happened. This device is capable of...

Pet Tag Flasher for lost pooches

Letting your dog roam around the neighborhood unattended can be invigorating (for both the pooch and the owner as they spend some quiet time all by themselves), but what happens when Lassie fails to return home? The Pet Tag Flasher...

Disco Ball Alarm Clock looks spiffy

Ever wished that your Saturday night would never end? Well, you can spill over some of those wild escapades into tomorrow with the Disco Ball Alarm Clock. It comes in a garish pink that is sure to let you sit...

Sophia Mobile to challenge iPhone

Looks like the iPhone has a new challenger, and this time it is Sophia Mobile from Japan and its Nani. Check out the specifications on this bad boy - it comes with a generous 4.3" touchscreen display, supports video...

Desknote Sens G25 from Samsung

I'm not too sure why anyone would want to lug around a desktop replacement notebook for business purposes since a PowerPoint slide rarely requires such raw power, but that hasn't stopped Samsung from unveiling the Desknote Sens G25 notebook....

Angel Novelty Clock

What's your vision of heaven like? Perhaps the Angel Novelty Clock might add to that idea, featuring a pure white face with no numbers on it. It comes with a pair of cute wings complete with a halo on top,...

Crawling Zombie desktop toy

The Crawling Zombie will definitely be great company to your growing collection of desktop toys, as he comes with just the upper half of his body. His hands are his primary means of transport, crawling manically along the ground to...

Windward boombox gets modern update

Looks like the humble boombox has gotten an update from Windward of China, featuring a widescreen 7" LCD display that is sandwiched in between the two speakers. You can't use your CDs with this though as it lacks an...

Paro a therapeutic robot

Paro from Japan has been certified to be the "World's Most Therapeutic Robot" in the world, coming in the form of a baby harp seal. Back in 2005 when we first covered it, it was mentioned that only 200...

Weather Cube tells as it is

Now this Weather Cube works great as a bedside companion, since it comes with a weather forecast system that gives you a prediction of the weather within the next 12 to 24 hours by displaying a simple weather symbol on...

Toshiba unveils new 3D graphics chip

Toshiba has a new 3D graphics chip codenamed TC35711XBG that could be used for handheld game consoles and cellphones. It is composed of three processors on the same package (general purpose processor, graphics processor and sound processor). It can be used for Portable...

Shanling MC-30 Music Center

Mention the words "iPod dock" and you'll probably conjure up a mental picture that involves a rectangular device resting on a table horizontally, with an iPod connector in the middle which is flanked by a pair of speakers. The...

Saitek Cyborg Rumble Gamepad

Saitek is one company that has stuck to its guns in the computer gaming peripheral industry throughout various highs and lows, and they are most famous for their flight sticks and flight simulator accessories. They have just announced that...

SuddenStop to prevent accidents

There are times where you just can't avoid slamming the brakes on your car to avoid hitting an obstacle, but the driver behind you has even less time to react. The SuddenStop license plate from aims to help alert...

More Apple iPhone 2G rumors

Digitimes has raised the issue of the second generation iPhone yet again, claiming that this handset will ship in September at a price that costs half of the original iPhone, between $249 to $299. Could this be the purported iPhone...

Amplified Miracle Phone works great

Now the Amplified Miracle Phone would make a great gift for those who have hearing trouble, since it not only amplifies the sound that comes through, the phone itself eliminates static and background noises to provide you with crystal clear...

WiFi on BlackBerry is official

Looks like Research In Motion (RIM) certainly wasn't kidding around when they came up with a WiFi version of the BlackBerry 8820 smartphone which is RIM's slimmest handset to date. It features a full and highly tactile QWERTY keyboard,...

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BigDog robotic pack mule

Looks like grunts in the military now have some robotic muscle to carry all their gear, and it comes in the headless, four-legged robotic pack mule known as the BigDog. Recently having secured up to $10 million in Pentagon...

Live 22 concept sees, hears all

The Live 22 concept is a device that is capable of communicating with other compatible objects, be they computers or TVs by sending text messages in the Contextual Text Mode. In addition to that, you also get a Call...

USB Cup Warmer With Cup

How many times have we seen a USB-powered cup warmer that came just as it is, minus a cup? Brando has one the extra mile by coming up with the USB Cup Warmer complete with a cup, so you...

PDA gets tough too little, too late

The PDA was the in thing in the last decade as executives ditched their leather-bound notebooks for something more high tech. Unfortunately, smartphones and BlackBerries have since made the PDA irrelevant and confined it to niche usage. The Recon 200X...

Japan street lights go green

Japan is one of the "greenest" countries in the world, with many of their products designed to keep the environment clean. Sharp has developed this image further by unveiling the LN-LW3A1 and LN-LS2A1 street lights which are powered by...

Sony PSP gets TV capability

Japanese are a lucky lot as Sony has just announced that it will make available a 1Seg Tuner device for the PSP in the near future. All you need to do is hook up this device to the PSP's...

The Wave Interactive Coffee Table

If you're looking for a little something to spruce up your living room, you can't really go wrong with the Wave Interactive Coffee Table. This unique piece of furniture is capable of reacting to movement, twinkling idly whenever everything...

UVEX Univision Magic goggles

UVEX has unveiled the Univision Magic goggles that uses LCD technology which removes the need to lug around a couple of goggles whenever you hit the slopes. The Magic comes with a VALiD lens, where the light lens kicks in...

DreamVision DreamBee Pro projector

DreamVision has just unveiled its full HD projector that supposedly does away with the issue of flickering thanks to its "Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier" technology, while an external processor offers advanced video source management. Known as the DreamBee Pro...

Rumor of Sony Ericsson Victoria

Word on the street has it that Sony Ericsson is working on a new cellphone sometime next month known as the Sony Ericsson Victoria. It seems that the Victoria will boast a 3.2 megapixel camera despite uncertainty on whether this...

Meccano Speedplay Interactive system

The Meccano Speedplay Interactive system will definitely tickle the scientific and logical mind, where new motor technology is used to build and construct a model. This interactive robot will be able to display its own personality thanks to downloadable...

Space Invaders tell the time

You might recognize Space Invaders to be the game where a lone spaceship defends the earth from an impending alien invasion, but Jason has taken this classic game and turned it into a timepiece with some D.I.Y. wizardry. Cobbling...

Sound Activated Keyfinder

Sick and tired of losing or misplacing your keys? While there have been gadgets in the past to help you locate your keys, those aren't cheap to begin with. The Sound Activated Keyfinder is a much more affordable option,...

Desktop Disco Mouse is groovy

Check out this Desktop Disco Mouse that might actually spark off that dancing mood in you. All you need to do is plug it into your computer's USB port and the disco ball mouse will start flashing whenever it...

Wizard Lizard is all squishy

Now here's an interesting home improvement item - the Wizard Lizard. You unscrew its head to reveal an empty body which can be filled with the shampoo, conditioner, or shower gel of your choice. Once done, place its head back...

TrekStor unveils 1TB DataStation

TrekStor has just revealed its highest capacity hard drive, holding up to 1TB of data in a single location. The DataStation from TrekStor is compatible with Mac, Linux, and Windows systems, and adopts a 3.5" external USB enclosure to keep...

Sony blings up NW-E010 series

Sony has decided to take the NW-E010 series of USB audio flash drives and bling it up to appeal to the female crowd. Each individual color variation comes with a corresponding jewel-encrusted cap for the USB terminal while a strap...

FOMA F704i is waterproof

The FOMA F704i cellphone boasts waterproof functionality, letting you continue talking even when it is pouring cats and dogs and you're drenched to the bone. I wouldn't recommend that though, as other than running the risk of catching a...

July 16, 2007

Cupcake speakers good enough to eat

Check out this pair of cupcake speakers that come complete with heart-shaped toppings which will certainly elicit drool from whoever passes by your cubicle. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that this pair of speakers target the...

China speakers from Japan

Everyone brings out the fine china whenever visitors drop by for a meal, but this pair of China speakers from Japan ought to be paraded whether there are visitors in the vicinity or not. Designed by Noboru Kawamura, these...

NotePal Infinite notebook cooler

As any notebook owner will be able to attest, using the notebook anywhere else but at an air conditioned room probably results in a real hot affair as the processor, graphics card, optical drives, hard drives, and RAM tend...

Samsung SC-MHX10 HD camcorder

The HD flash-based camcorder market is a competitive one, and Samsung has seized the initiative by unveiling the SC-MHX10 HD camcorder that retails for $799 while boasting 8GB of integrated flash memory, whereas other comparable camcorders come with a 4GB...

USB Dancing Robot more like a drunk

This USB Dancing Robot that you see doesn't exactly groove the way you think it ought to - in fact Bumblebee does a much better job. Although he stands at 7" tall, all he really does is sway from left...

Kodak i1440 is one hardcore scanner

Kodak has released a spanking new heavy duty scanner that definitely helps you be more efficient in the data entry department. The Kodak i1440 is capable of handling up to 10,000 documents of different shapes and sizes daily, and it...

iLive iC2807 slides into action

Taking a page off a cellphone design book, the iLive iC2807 iPod speaker dock comes with the unique capability to slide upwards, revealing an iPod connector for you to dock, play, and recharge your favorite MP3 player. Whenever you...

Samsung SGH-E236 for entry level market

If you don't have a cool $600 to fork out for a brand new iPhone, why not settle for the Samsung SGH-E236 instead? This is an entry-level music phone, featuring a tiny LCD display on the outside along with dedicated...

New Kingston DataTraveler USB drives

Kingston, the memory behemoth, has introduced a couple more DataTraveler USB flash drives that come with up to 8GB worth of storage space. These USB 2.0 devices will be available in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB capacities including a capless...

Apple set to shine

And I'm not talking about its sterling stock performance either. Word has it that Apple has filed a patent which involves a visual overhaul for the company's MacBook touchpads and iPod Click Wheel. This proposed technology involves lighting and color...

Dr. Who Cyberman Shower Radio

While having an acapella session in the bathroom is a favorite past time for many, why not have some background music for you to dance to with the Dr. Who Cyberman Shower Radio? This device not only stares down...

Mustek TRAVELFOTO coming soon

Mustek has introduced its new TRAVELFOTO digital photo fram/alarm clock combo device, making it the ideal gadget to have by your bedside, in a cubicle, or even as your travel companion. No longer do you need to settle for prints...

Bari for remote patient care

Doctors have used a videoconferencing robot to check on their patients remotely, speaking to them as if the patient was in the same room as the doctor. This robot definitely comes in handy when you want to keep tabs...

FogScreen One a unique projector

The FogScreen One waterborne display projector is a truly unique proposition to have if you're trying to spruce up your surroundings. It can output video or PC sources onto a 1 meter screen of vapor droplets that will definitely...

PURE talkSPORT DAB radio

Sports fans often want to stay on top of things, with scores being the all-important factor. They now have another way to do so with the PURE talkSPORT family of DAB digital radios, where a single touch tunes listeners...

Ximax dot matrix watch

ThinkGeek has a brand new LED Dot Matrix Display Watch which makes telling the time as easy as ABC. Pressing the button on its side will result n a short LED animation followed by the current time for approximately 5...

Sicong PMP-S1 unveiled

The Sicong PMP-S1 certainly makes a minimalist statement when it comes to design, and at first glance, you might even think that this is a digital photo frame. A headphone jack, AV Out, and USB connector are located on...

Monitor your room with the Nokia N95

Owners of Nokia's "more than just a cellphone" N95 who want to increase its potential can check out this software-only upgrade that turns your N95 into room bugs. It is rather tricky though, as you need the correct IMEI...

MoS releases MOSMP085

Ministry of Sound is the world famous nightclub that produces hit after hit in the dance scene, so it is only natural for them to release an audio player. This time, the MOSMP085 holds the responsibility to keep you entertained...

Asus unveils T500 3.5G card

Asus has just lifted the curtain on the T500 3.5G High Speed PC card, offering users speeds of up to 3.6Mbps when downloading data in addition to phone communication functions for the computer. It fits into your PCI-E slot...

LG FlatronWide L206W hooks up via USB

Looks like there is now more reason for your computer or notebook to have even more USB ports - LG has just released the FlatronWide L206W 20" widescreen monitor that hooks up via USB, thanks to DisplayLink's DL-160 chip...

OSD Displays release 5.7-inch LCD

OSD Displays has just unveiled an upgraded 5.7" VGA TFT LCD (also known as the OSD057VG01CW) which comes with a 50,000 hour lifetime white LED backlight. This panel is capable of supporting up to 262k colors, and boasts a...

Wild Hog concept thinning machine

Logging definitely isn't the cushiest job in the world, as you cut trees down all day long. Despite the mechanization of logging, brushes still need to be cleared away via people. The Wild Hog concept makes that a more...

Ion Audio preserves vinyls to MP3s

If you think that your mom is about to throw out your vinyl collection when you pack up and head off to college, then you'd better preserve all their contents for posterity with the Ion Audio iTTUSB05 and iTTUSB10...

LG unveils MuziQ for Sprint

LG has just launched its MuziQ clamshell handset (also known as the LG-LX570) for Sprint. You'll now be able to access high speed music downloads via Sprint Nextel's Music Store, where the circular touch keypad makes it a snap to...

Daxian C8100 paraded in China

Daxian has just unveiled its C8100 candybar handset at the recently concluded SINOCES 2007 event in China. Features include a 2.4" TFT touchscreen display, a 1.3 megapixel camera to capture those impromptu moments, an integrated audio/video player, and a...

Epson Ensemble Home Cinema for dummies

Setting up your own home theater system is a challenge for the average Joe, as it requires a whole load of equipment and cables in addition to a keen mind. Epson decided to do away with second guessing of just...

Infinity Vista TV Spa pampers

For those with a handsome amount of cash to spare, why not decorate your home with the Infinity Vista TV Spa? This spa not only helps you wash away the day's stress, it also comes with an auto-rising 19" Polaroid...

Sunforce portable solar charger

Having a large vehicle that guzzles up fuel like there's no tomorrow might be a sign of affluence to people, but ranks as foolishness to nature. The Sunforce 60W solar charger helps alleviate some of your guilt as it...

EverGreen EG-BT1390 goes wireless

EverGreen has given us yet more freedom when it comes to wireless technology, thanks to the EG-BT1390 Bluetooth A2DP device that comes with RCA connectivity (red and white cables for the less technical) that can talk to your computer,...

BODiBEAT from Yamaha

Nike might have collaborated with Apple to come up with the Nike+iPod kit, but Yamaha hopes to carve a niche for itself in the fitness market with the BODiBEAT device. Touted to be the first music playback device in...

Transformers cellphone concept

This Transformers movie certainly takes top spot for the best movie this summer (in my books at least) so far, and it is nice to spend idle minutes at the office wondering just how the stuff all around you would...

Brando plays Santa Claus

Brando has a couple of Gift Sets for either gender, and they come in full plastic glory complete with a wee bit of electronics. The USB Gift Set for Men features a USB-powered Mini Vacuum Cleaner (great for cleaning...

Zalman ZM-MFC2 decorates your PC

If you're looking for a way to soup up your computer aesthetically, the Zalman ZM-MFC2 does a pretty good job when placed inside your 5.25" drive bay. It monitors your computer's temperature and comes with a fan speed controller...

Gesture-based remote control

Scientists from Australia have managed to develop a remote that tracks your hand gestures and translating them into commands. This device comes with a camera to see what your hand is doing, convert the signal and send it to...

Light Bulb with built-in alarm

At first glance this looks like your regular light bulb, but turning it around will reveal a LCD display that shows the current time, date, and temperature readouts. This battery-powered device not only keeps tabs on the above mentioned,...

Soundwave receives upgrade

Looks like the maligned Decepticon, Soundwave, has received a modern day upgrade that would surely please his long suffering fans. Takara Tomy of Japan has thrown in MP3 playback capability by replacing the ancient tape deck with an SD...

USB Can Cooler and Warmer

Don't you just hate it when you've just pulled out a can of ice cold Coke, ready to gulp its contents only to have your boss call you in for a lengthy lecture on the importance of teamwork? When...

NTT DoCoMo targets oldies with F883iES

NTT DoCoMo has not forgotten about the growing older population in Japan, launching the F883iES handset which is also known as the RakuRaku Phone IV (rakuraku being 'comfortable' or 'easy'). The F883iES is capable of informing the user's location...

NTT DoCoMo about to hit 4G mark

NTT DoCoMo is about to embark on an ambitious project that provides cellphone users the ability to achieve speeds of up to 300Mbps on their handsets by the time 2009 rolls around. This involves advanced versions of HSDPA and HSUPA...

JVC HA-NC250 noise canceling earphones

JVC has just unveiled its new HA-NC250 noise canceling earphones that boasts some pretty good audio quality to provide an outstanding listening experience. JVC claims that the HA-NC250 is capable of eliminating up to 85% of background noise due to...

Look ma, no hands!

Check out this concept video camera that doesn't require the use of any hands, designed by Johan Frossen. All you need to do is fit it over your eye to record whatever you see. This makes it great when...

Fusionsoft odd-i P480 PMP navigates

Just like most of the other PMPs these days, the Fusionsoft odd-i P480 not only keeps you entertained during long road trips, it also offers an integrated navigation system thanks to the built-in SiRFStar III GPS chipset. Features include...

Lippmann hologram for greater security

Security hologram stickers have long been in place to prevent fraud from happening on a large scale in credit cards and other sensitive items, but Japan's Da Nippon Printing and Sony PCL are working towards a new printed hologram that...

Pentel designs smart lead

We've heard and read so much on lead poisoning, but this new pencil lead from Pentel doesn't come with any detrimental effects whatsoever. Pentel has married nanotechnology with aromatherapy to come up with a pencil lead that is supposed...

July 15, 2007

Samsung SPD-1000 speed dome camera

Samsung has released its SPD-1000 interior speed dome camera that offers outstanding function for indoor use, thanks to the 10x optical A/F zoom lens that allows users to zoom in with accurate focusing to capture vivid images in up...

Freecom MusicPal for wireless music

Freecom has just unveiled more information regarding the MusicPal wireless digital Internet radio and MP3 player. As long as you have a wireless Internet connection within the vicinity, trust the MusicPal to get things right. Alternatively, you can also stream...

Net Cowboy webcam gives extra shine

Webcams are just about the same no matter the manufacturer, or are they? The Net Cowboy takes a different route as it features a swashbuckling 1.3 megapixel sensor and seven LEDs to light up your face while you chat...

Gyration Ultra R4000 loves motion

Gyration's Ultra R4000 motion sensing remote could be the answer to anyone who uses their media center as the primary music playback station of choice. The inclusion of a backlit LCD display does away with the need for a TV...

Garden Groom for a fun summer

Trimming the hedge is often the domain of dads at home (or teenagers who want some extra pocket money), but having a pair of shears just don't quite cut it (pardon the pun) these days. The Garden Groom hedge trimmer...

Glowfish lights up your bath time

Taking a bath is relaxing, but having the help of scented candles and a soothing light definitely helps enhances the atmosphere. The Glowfish comes in the form of a giant goldfish, and lights up automatically whenever it is placed into...

Bang & Olufsen releases Beosound 6

There is bound to be detractors for this post, but still the Beosound 6 from Bang & Olufsen requires some attention for those willing to fork out a handsome bundle for an MP3 player. The Beosound 6 takes a simple...

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July 13, 2007

R2-D2 now remote controlled

Looks like R2-D2 is the most popular character from Star Wars when it comes to merchandise, with Darth Vader coming in a close second. Everybody's favorite droid has been given the shrinking ray treatment, turning him into a miniature R2-D2...

Lincoln door opens differently

This black 1993 Lincoln Mk 8 is no ordinary car as you can see, not especially when Ford has commissioned Jaalta Design Inc. to come up with an interesting proposition of a door opening mechanism for your car. Instead...

iHome iPod case pretty in pink

Paris will love this - a hot pink iPod case from iHome. Heck, she might even try to stuff her chihuahua in there, who knows? This brightly colored iPod case comes with a zipper that holds your precious iPod...

Max Water concept gets water from air

Many underdeveloped countries face the problem of not enough water, which is why a concept such as the Max Water ought to be realized soonest possible. This unique device is capable of pulling water out of the air, turning it...

Radiobox can be squished

Most electronics are extremely fragile, and they won't be able to withstand more than one drop without falling apart just like Humpty Dumpty. The Radiobox from Semk is different however, being made out of materials found in a beanbag...

Thanko Mirror Webcam for lovers of self

If you're a narcissist and find greatest joy whenever you peer into a mirror, admiring the fine looking person in there, the Mirror Webcam from Thanko does the perfect job. This one-way mirror comes with a hidden camera behind,...

Angel Kitty Tail Cam just plain weird

Now this is definitely one of the weirdest webcams ever I have come across, and it is placed in a location which would confound most computer users. The Angel Kitty Tail Cam is located at the tip of this...

Staffing agency to employ robots

Robots are starting to take over the role of certain jobs in Japan, with People Staff recruiting 10 of these Wakamaru receptionist robots to work at businesses and institutions throughout the Tokai area in central Japan. Standing at just...

Food Fresh keeps snacks at their prime

If you're going to keep snacks that have already been opened fresh, the Food Fresh device fits the bill perfectly. This transparent container comes with a built-in Electronic Pump that removes air from within, creating a vacuum-sealed container in the...

Samsung MM-X5 iPod docking station

Samsung has unleashed the piano black MM-X5 iPod docking station that does not just play tunes from Cupertino's favorite fruit MP3 player, but it also comes with a slot-loading CD player for those who still cling on to their...

Camera color matching technology

P Labs has developed a new technology that change color matching items during shopping, making it a mission critical addition to any clothing or makeup buying spree. This system involves using a buyer's cameraphone and a specialized color chart when...

Navigon 5100 and 7100 GPS systems

Navigon has the 5100 and 7100 GPS systems that will definitely be an interesting proposition when it hits the U.S., offering subscription-free real-time traffic data. Now how's that for value for money? In addition, you also get Zagat Survey...

Dell unleashes EC280

Dell has just removed the veil covering the EC280 computer which is based on a Mini-ITX architecture. Low power consumption is a signature feature of the EC280, powered by a rather limp Intel Celeron M205 processor running at 1.2GHz...

CristalLine displays holographic images

Imagine a totally transparent projection screen that looks like a piece of glass when not in use, and yet producing crystal clear images that seem to be holograms floating in mid-air. Scupper that though - the CristalLine display does just...

July 12, 2007

Light Weight Robot human-friendly

The service sector is often a difficult one, as dealing with humans are far more challenging than just 'talking' to a computer. KUKA from Japan has developed the Light Weight Robot (LWR) that could be a precursor to intelligent machines...

Sony has new Bravia Theater out

Here's some information on Sony's pending Bravia Theater DAV-IS10 home cinema system. The entire Bravia will come with five extremely small speakers, measuring a mere 4.3cm x 5.6cm x 3.9cm, but don't let its diminutive size fool you. They...

iLive Flat Panel Docking System

Now this is one truly long speaker dock system, and the iLive Flat Panel Docking System uses a virtual surround sound bar to get the audio message across in a small room. It works with virtually any device ranging...

MediaFrame 100 hangs from your wall

The MediaFrame 100 LCD display is meant to be hung on your wall as a large picture frame, and comes complete with software that lets you sort, manage, and edit digital photos. In addition, you'll be able to create slideshows...

Fastest Internet connection for Swede

A 75-year old Swedish lady lays claim to having the fastest Internet connection in the world. Sigbritt Löthberg's home has a 40Gbps connection, which is many thousands of times faster than the average residential link. At speeds like that, she...

Samsung 94 Series plasma TV go wireless

Samsung's latest 94 Series of plasma TVs are certainly far ahead of the competition, featuring wireless connectivity that does away with pesky cables. Other than the power cord, you won't find any cable snaking out from this bad boy....

Pest Repeller supposedly works wonders

The Pest Repeller here is supposed to drive out mice, ants, spiders, crickets, bugs, fleas, and even mosquitos, but to the dismay of some adults, it doesn't do much when it comes to driving kids away. This scientifically designed device...

Buffalo DH-KONE/U2S TV tuner

Now this is truly an interesting USB 2.0 TV tuner if I ever saw one. While the rest are nothing but boring looking dongles which stick out from your computer, the Buffalo DH-KONE/U2S TV tuner takes a different direction...

AirDrives to help save your ears

Ken Wright is rightly (no pun intended) concerned about the iPod phenomenon that could result in permanent hearing damage in younger people, and he has come up with the AirDrives, essentially a pair of hybrid earphones. The AirDrives enable outside...

Zarva MV209 portable media player

Fresh from the ovens of China's factories, the Zarva MV209 portable media player definitely looks good. The 2.8" display will sit down well with most people, offering adequate viewing area for your videos, with the ability to rotate the display...

Mighty Morphing Power Connext!

Forgive my stab at the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers as I take a look at the Connext concept. This all-in-one device is supposed to be smart and flexible enough to fit the application that it assumes, thanks to the...

Polar Power Cycling Computer to get fit

Thinking of getting fit but never got around to do something about it? Polar hopes to have the solution with its Power Cycling Computer which is available in CS600 and CS400 models. These are power measurement and training accessories, helping...

Asteco DigiMemo A402 e-notebook

Now here's an electronic notebook that stores down whatever you write on its 'paper' for easy reference later. Known as the Asteco DigiMemo A402, this device utilizes electronic magnetic technology that recognizes and stores the full length and breadth...

Sofmap Digital Olive DAP

The Digital Olive from Sofmap looks like a huge egg at first glance, but it is actually a 2-channel portable audio player. While there is no internal memory to start off with, you can always play songs from your...

Philips BTM630 Bluetooth system

With wireless technology pervading every aspect of our life, it makes perfect sense to have the Philips Bluetooth Wireless Music System BTM630 sitting in your living room. Not only does it perform the usual rehash of CD, MP3-CD, and WMA...

Jabra JX10 plated in gold

King Midas must've dropped by Jacon Jensen and touched the Jabra JX10 Bluetooth headset, turning it into the Cara gold edition. With 24k gold plating all round, you can be sure the next time you carry a conversation with...

Samsung preps G600 cellphone

5 megapixel cameras found in cellphones these days are starting to blur the lines when it comes to digital cameras and handsets. Samsung is about to join the 5 megapixel club by introducing the G600 handset that works on GSM...

LG KU990 rumor spreads

Now here's a rumor that most of us will probably want to see come to pass - the LG KU990 handset. Boasting a generous 3" touchscreen display, the KU990 does away with the keypad just like the LG Prada, while...

PEBL going to rock with you

Motorola looks set to announce a PEBL-style clamshell handset that will be music-centric in the near future. Known as the ROKR U9, this model clearly follows the Z6 by adopting the ROKR model name with the addition of an external...

Logitech launches MX Air Cordless Mouse

The Logitech MX Air is designed for users who use their computers as a Media Center. I’m one of them and I know how frustrating it is when I (inevitably) have to use the mouse while I’m in the...

7-Port Mini Tower Hub

Brando has released the 7-Port Mini Tower Hub that does exactly what it says - hooking up to seven USB devices simultaneously without missing a beat. More often than not, we are confronted by a situation where USB ports...

Yano Electric unveils new HDD case

HDD cases are all alike, or are they? Yano Electric from Japan has just released its new external case which stores 3.5" hard drives, and you can purchase these without a hard drive inside or choose from models containing...

Samsung 70-inch LCD TV

Samsung's monstrous 70" LCD TV which debuted in Korea is now heading towards the US, boasting Samsung's very own dimming LED backlighting technology in lieu of the standard fluorescent lamp. Imagine having 70" of viewing real estate in the living...

Eggo washing machine a cutie

Now isn't this the most adorable washing machine you've ever laid your eyes upon? Dubbed the Eggo by designer Jun Nakao, the ovoid-shaped Eggo measures 18" x 12.5" x 13" and can hold up to two pounds of clothes at...

Gateway now in Technicolor

Gateway has also decided to buy a whole lot of paint to color their new line of notebooks in different shades. The 14.1" T series and 15.4" M series can now be purchased in three colors, complete with Gateway's...

Roboticists create Runbot

The Runbot holds the distinction of being the world's fastest walking robot. Built around the theories of Nikolai Bernstein, the Runbot is a tiny biped robot that moves at speeds of more than three leg lengths in a single second...

Cowon X7 to be announced

Word on the street has it that Cowon will be announcing its X7 portable media player at the IFA electronics show in Europe this year. Sources claim that the X7 won't rely on flash memory for storage, but instead use...

JVC hybrid Everio GZ-HD3 camcorder

JVC has just launched the Everio GZ-HD3 hybrid camcorder, utilizing not only the built-in 60GB hard drive to store your favorite moments in a digital format, but an SDHC card as well. The GZ-HD7 encodes video in MPEG 2, boasting...

I Love You USB LED Light

You know, you don't have to wait until Valentine's Day or a special occasion to mention the three magic words - 'I Love You' to your other half. Brando firmly believes in this, offering the I Love You USB...

July 11, 2007

Lapworks unveil Laptop Desk Futura

Anyone who has worked with a laptop long enough knows exactly how hot the base gets in non-air conditioned rooms, and the Lapworks Laptop Desk Futura was released to prevent this from happening. While its primary use is meant to...

Nyko brings Party Station to the Wii

The Wii is famous for its range of family-friendly, party games, and Nyko stayed true to form by unveiling its latest accessory - the Party Station. The idea behind the Party Station lies in the Wii's range of games...

EyeClops blow things up

Visually speaking, of course. The EyeClops is a handheld microscope that targets kids, especially when it comes in the form of a grotesque eyeball. The EyeClops is capable of performing standard 200x magnification of just about anything you let...

Pentax unveils new Optios

Pentax has introduced a couple more Optio digital cameras in the form of the Optio M40 and the Optio E40. Both cameras come with 8 megapixel sensors and 3x optical zoom, face recognition for better portrait shots, and digital...

Albatron decodes HD movies now

Albatron has just unveiled a new Blue Ray Decoder card, and no, the word "Blue" isn't a typo. In fact, this new video card decodes both high definition formats - HD DVD and Blu-ray. Even though the latter seems...

Bionic legs help man regain pride

Mr. Peng Shulin from China tragically had his lower body cut off in a truck accident last year, but he is now up and "walking" thanks to the implementation of a pair of bionic legs. The egg cup-like casing holds...

Nixie clock rolls back the time

The Puhlmann Nixie Clock is one time piece that will definitely add a dash of elegance to any living room, despite using glowing bottles of ionized gas that have been obsolete for over 25 years. The Nixie Tubes are...

d3o unveils polymer armor

The idea of a polymer armor is very interesting, and d3o from Britian has achieved just that by introducing a smart material that is malleable until you hit it with some force, turning it rigid in an instant. Apparently the...

Roller Lights are annoying

Remember the Heelys craze a few years back? Boy were those annoying, with kids zipping about in public being a general nuinsance. Unfortunately, that concept has second life with the introduction of Roller Lights. Shoes equipped with these spinning...

Etymotic Ety8s Bluetooth headphones

Wired headphones might offer great sound, but unfortunately wires and cables tend to have a life of their own, getting all tangled out whenever you're not looking. Etymotic Research has come up with the Ety8s Bluetooth headphones which are...

New Samsung digital cameras

Samsung isn't content with just releasing cutting edge cellphones by announcing a couple of digital cameras that feature Intelligent Face Recognition Technology that captures sharper and better portraits. The L730 is a 7 megapixel camera with 3x digital zoom...

Tin can of a PC case

Custom PC cases are often intricate, but very few come with a design that defies convention and the Futuristic Computer Case falls into that category. Coming in the form of a circle, this bad-ass looking computer case is an...

Daurmouse Mini not the norm

If there ever was a mouse that did not take the conventional route when it comes to design, the Darumouse Mini would be it. It is custom made to order and hand painted, so you can be sure that there...

Hotel Door Security Alarm

Just in case you have a boss who loves skimp when it comes to traveling, you had better carry less valuables on your road trips lest the cockroach infested motel he put you up in doesn't come with ample security....

Lenovo commemorative Olympic notebook

Lenovo has just unveiled its new commemorative notebook in conjunction with the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Sporting a glossy exterior (hello, fingerprints!), this notebook features a sacred-fire design on the front in a lovely shade of red and white....

Wii Fit to fight the flab

Nintendo is certainly serious about scooping up the non-gamer demographic, and the Wii Fit adds weight to that claim. There will be a new controller (Wii Balance Board) that looks like a weighing scale which will ship with the...

Add-ons for squatting toilets

Squatting in toilets is the Japanese way of life, but for those who want a more comfortable experience can always purchase a toilet converter from Inax. This attachment can be retrofitted onto an old-style squat toilet to provide you...

Microsoft unleash new controllers

Looks like the Xbox 360 has gotten a fair number of new gaming controllers at E3, with the text-intensive Xbox 360 ChatPad leading the way. The ChatPad comes with a backlit QWERTY keyboard that offers thumb-friendly text chat capabilities...

Air guitar has evolved

The Air Guitar Pro sounds like a pretty interesting proposition, until the Rock Tamashii came along, redefining the term "Air Guitar". You don't even get the neck of a guitar, as the Rock Tamashii is actually an oversized guitar...

PSP finally revamped

Just like a slimmed down E3, Sony has taken the fat off its PSP handheld console. The changes are pretty subtle, trimming 91 grams from the original 280 grams, while slimming down to 18.6mm from its 23mm thickness. In...

WD-40 Can Safe for storage

If you're a thief, chances are you'll give a pass over a can of WD-40. Too bad for you then, as this WD-40 Can Safe could actually contain some family jewels as well as rolls of emergency money. Designed to...

Shake-U-lator Calculator a hoot

Now here's something that will definitely irritate other students in the exam hall - the Shake-U-lator Calculator. This ancient number cruncher requires you to shake it into life, taking advantage of Faraday's Principle of Electromagnetic Energy. Once shaken, the will...

Official Wii Zapper now available

Third party manufacturers have already jumped the gun (pun intended) when they launched their own Wii Light Gun accessory. Nintendo certainly took their time, and used the slimmed down E3 event to unveil the Wii Zapper. The Wii Zapper...

Philippe Starck invisible watch

Designer Philippe Starck has done it yet again, creating a watch that blends into a silver band without making you feel effeminate (which means this watch targets guys). The watch's crystal face has been flush mounted and electroplated to...

Onpitsu polyglot pen also plays audio

Learning a language isn't easy work, but thankfully we have learning aids such as the Onpitsu polyglot pen from Japan. It looks like a pretty fat magic marker at first glance, but what you get inside is a handful...

FCC approves Philips TSU9400 remote

Philips has a brand new universal remote control up their sleeves in the form of the TSU9400, and it has just received the nod from the FCC to boot. This remote control comes with a generous TFT display at...

CoCo M208 computer looks sweet

Now this computer case design is definitely different from what we normally see in the market. Unveiled in China as the CoCo M208 computer, this Vista-powered machine runs on an AMD 3600+ processor, an entry level dedicated graphics card...

InFocus wants to Play Big

This tagline sorta reminds me of the "Play It Loud!" campaign for the Game Boy in the previous century that sported louder speakers, but InFocus' Play Big IN82 projector targets the home theater market with some pretty spiffy specifications. What...

Loop Media Center for your home

Not everyone wants to mount up their spanking new plasma or LCD TV on the wall, which is why entertainment decks have not died a quick death just yet. The Loop Media Center comes in an expresso finish that can...

Metal Gear Solid 4 E3 2007 Trailer

We don’t post often about games, but I (Hubert) am a big fan of Metal Gear Solid, so I wanted tell you that Konami has released a new trailer at E3 2007. At the end of the trailer, Konami confirms...

Breathe Air helmet looks scary

Now if you ever wear one of these and go out cycling, you are almost sure to scare at least a kid or two. This sinister looking helmet isn't a Halloween get up though, but rather, an invention that was...

GH-615M watch for detailed people

Now here's a GPS watch that caters for athletes who want a detailed workout report every single day, and the $300 GH-615M sure does not disappoint. Featuring enough memory to store up to 60,000 waypoints, it is more than capable...

Ventilation Vest from Entrak

Ever wished you could carry a personal air conditioner with you, especially during these hot summer days? There is a practical answer to this solution with the Entrak Ventilation Vest. It uses a couple of battery-powered ventilation units which are...

Phonofonics II uses no power to be loud

Want a speaker that pumps out 55 decibels of noise, and yet don't want to fork out extra to replace exhausted AA batteries? The Phonofonics II speaker fits the bill perfectly, looking like a traditional speaker found on gramophones....

Robosoft unveils RobuDog

You won't be able to find the RobuDog at any pet store mainly because this is yet another robot dog. Running on Windows XP, this robotic pooch isn't exactly adorable and would probably be the pug of the robot dog...

Ventilation Vest from Entrak

Ever wished you could carry a personal air conditioner with you, especially during these hot summer days? There is a practical answer to this solution with the Entrak Ventilation Vest. It uses a couple of battery-powered ventilation units which are...

Cruise Car unveils solar golf cart

They say that golf isn't the most environmentally friendly sport in the world, but that doesn't mean that image cannot be changed. Cruise Car has unveiled the Sunray Solar Roof Kit that harnesses the power of the sun to get...

Dolphin MP3 player dives right in

The Dolphin MP3 player was named so for one very good reason - it takes to water just like how the mammal itself. This MP3 player will be strapped to the side of your head, and was designed just for...

Belkin Wireless USB hub

Belkin has a new 4-port Wireless USB Hub that frees you from the shackle of cables. All you need to do is plug all your USB devices into the Wireless USB Hub, whereas the USB adapter is hooked up...

Netsurfer PC Chair oozes with comfort

Most office workers spend the better part of their day sitting in front of a computer, and getting the right posture is definitely essential to good health. The Netsurfer PC Chair from Snowcrash markets itself to be the most...

Bronson Room Divider holds TV

Room dividers are just that - room dividers, right? Not this room divider from Bronson though, as it offers more than meets the eye by transforming into a flat panel TV storage device. Capable of holding TVs up to 50"...

Dell unveils Vostro line of computers

Everyone is familiar with Dell's line of Inspirons and Latitudes, but there is now a new name to contend with - Vostro. Desktops and notebooks that fall under the Vostro line target small and upcoming businesses which do not have...

Myvu comes up with Solo Edition

The Myvu glasses lets you watch video on your iPod in an up close and personal manner, but they tend to be on the expensive side. Myvu has an answer for those who are on a tight budget - the...

Netropa unveils Intellinav GPS system

Netropa from California has just unveiled its new models from the Intellinav line of GPS navigation systems. Both the Intellinav 2 and 3 will comes with a 3.5" display, while the larger Intellinav 4 and 5 boast a 4.3" display....

Packard Bell dives into MP3 market

Packard Bell was well known for their line of computers in the last decade, but time and the industry did not treat the company too well. They're trying out the MP3 player market by introducing the Funkey device. Packard Bell...

Phone-shaped Personal Music Pillow

This is definitely something that will thrill your kids - the Phone-shaped Personal Music Pillow. It retails for $14.99 and is extremely comfortable to fall asleep upon. Not only that, you can hook this unique pillow up to a...

Tannoy PSP speaker system

Tannoy has a brand new PSP speaker system, and this time it comes in the form of the SRS TruSurround. It is capable of processing any multi-channel audio source and converting it into a virtual 5.1 surround sound format...

Samsung YV-150 voice recorder

Samsung has come up with some pretty impressive designs for their MP3 players in the past, and the same applies to the YV-150 voice recorder. The YV-150 features a hands-free microphone and phone adapter, proving its seriousness in recording. There...

Belkin launches more USB hubs

USB hubs are pretty ordinary looking by far and large, and Belkin aims to change that by offering a trio of USB hubs that maximize the space on your desktop. The Swivel Hub is the first, featuring a 2-way...

Automatic Tissue Dispenser

Public toilets aren't famous for their cleaniness, and often you find a lack of toilet paper in the dispenser due to poor waste management (no pun intended) of the users. Kimberly Clark aims to solve this problem by offering the...

July 10, 2007

GPlus GP800 cellphone is shiny

The GPlus GP800 cellphone is a pretty stunning handset to look at, boasting a mirror-like display when the screen is turned off, lighting up whenever there is an incoming call or when the user touches any of the buttons....

Samsung unveils SGH-L760 Blog phone

Can blogging be characterized as a national past time? Probably not yet, but the number of bloggers will continue to grow steadily, and as most bloggers can attest to, they're pretty up there when it comes to technology. Samsung...

Haier launches HG-N96 phone in China

Haier has taken the opportunity to launch its HG-N96 cellphone at the SINOCES(China International Consumer Electronics Show) 2007 event. This is a dual GSM/GPRS handset and it looks as though it comes with touchscreen function due to the icons...

This is one dead good ringer

Waking up is something most of us don't look forward to, no thanks to the alarm clocks in the marketplace that produce an unceremonious din. The Ring concept takes away loud blares by vibrating in order to get you...

Wind Up LED Camp Light

Tackling the great outdoors during the summer is definitely a great experience for many, but unfortunately power is pretty hard to come by in the wilderness. The Wind Up LED Camp Light does not leave you in the hands of...

BenQ targets gamers with FP241VW

Gamers have it good these days, with plenty of peripherals catering to their hobby. BenQ has just launched FP241VW which will take up the mantle of the FP241W. This new monitor boasts full HD support (1080p) and will adopt...

YouTube cameras from Casio

Casio has just launched a couple of digital cameras that cater especially to YouTube fans. The Exilim EX-S880 and EX-S77 both come with a special YouTube capture mode that lets you record video and post it within seconds without going...

UBi Maru Z1 electronic dictionary

Koreans must have some pretty good word power, considering the amount of electronic dictionaries that are released there. Master Solution has just unveiled the UBi Maru Z1 electornic dictionary that not only increases your vocabulary, it can also access...

Fake turd actually a flashlight

Japanese seem to come up with all the quirky items, and this fake turd is actually a flashlight. While it won't be able to flood the room with light (since it measures just 2" long), at least it offers...

HANNspree ships XM-series monitors

HANNspree has just announced that it will begin shipping its XM-series of 19" monitors, known as the HANNS Boston and HANNS New York. Meant to offer a stylish alternative to traditional looking computer monitors, these active matrix LCD displays boast...

Eliminate germs like magic!

Or at least, you'll feel like it with this Potter-like wand that has been given a modern aesthetic update. The Wide Coverage Germ-Eliminating Wand uses UV-C light to kill up to 99% of bacteria, viruses, mold, and dust mites -...

Atomic Projection Alarm tells time

In our never-ending search for something better, the Atomic Projection Alarm fits the bill as a glorified alarm clock. Just in case you are not content with telling the time by looking at the clock's face, there is a built-in...

Supreme Edition Darth Vader Costume

Ever wondered what it feels like to step into the boots of the Dark Lord of the Sith himself? This Supreme Edition Darth Vader Costume decks you out in full Dark Side regalia, featuring the fallen Skywalker's signature cape...

Yaskawa Motoman-DIA10 works tirelessly

A few companies in Japan have teamed up by developing a parcel sorting system that requires agiles robot workers to classify and separate tiny items such as mail packages and clothing. The robots employed are known as the Yaskawa Motoman-DIA10,...

Cellphone Signal Extender

The Cellphone Signal Extender is definitely your friend if you're living in an area where dropped calls and garbled conversations are the norm. This device when mounted near a window will give you up to 1,500 square feet of...

Cyber Snipa Warboard for gamers

Here's yet another keyboard that caters for gamers, and this time the Cyber Snipa Warboard holds the honor of doing so. Features include 20 assignable macro keys in addition to 17 swappable combat keys which are used to specify...

Kids get Kidizoom from VTech

VTech has a brand new digital camera out this time round, and this model targets kids aged three and upwards. Since it targets the young uns, you can be sure that the Kidizoom has undergone a whole bunch of tests...

Suunto launches Core computer

Suunto has just launched its new outdoor wristwatch computer known as the Suunto Core. Other than tell the time, the Core also features an altimeter, a barometer, a compass, a depth meter, sunrise and sunset times, and a reworked user...

Foolproof Egg Timer for dummies

One certainly can't be a cook if that person doesn't know how to boil an egg. The Foolproof Egg Timer saves you the indignity of such embarassment - unless you're colorblind of course. All you need to do is throw...

USB Podcast Studio for beginners

For those who want to kickstart their own podcast, what better way than to pick up this USB Podcast Studio? This out-of-the-box solution features a mixer, a pair of headphones, a microphone, and an USB interface box that is hooked...

CarryCool perfect for summer

As summer heats up, keeping yourself hydrated is important. What better way to quench your thirst than with an ice cold drink? The CarryCool bag enables you to carry a fair number of cool drinks no matter where you go,...

Magnifico Plus PDA Screen Magnifier

While a PDA's display might seem big at 2.5", reading text on it could prove to be a problem to those with poor eyesight, even with some optical correction. The Magnifico Plus PDA Screen Magnifier helps solve this problem, being...

Motorola SLVR with NES case

Looks like those with way too much time on their hands and a little D.I.Y. knowledge produce some pretty interesting artifacts, and in this case, we have the Motorola SLVR that has been encased in an old NES controller....

Deodolight smells and looks good

While the only thing I've smelt so far from the lamps in my home are burnt bulbs, the Japanese have gone one up on be by producing the Deodolight - a portable lighting fixture that not only illuminates but...

I.Dear speakers are extremely tiny

If you're looking for an extremely tiny speaker, the I.Dear is it. This tiny cube made from wood gives your iPod (or any other compatible audio player) more oomph, but use it only in situations where you want to...

Flet Phone VP2000 from NTT

NTT has unveiled the Flet Phone VP2000 that looks more like a tablet PC than a phone - then again, this is no ordinary phone as it features a pair of speakers as well as webcam functionality. The VP2000 boasts...

Magic Wheel rolls and scoots about

The Magic Wheel looks set to be next in line when it comes to modest transportation fads such as the Razor scooter. While the unicycle remained lost in the realm of circuses and clowns, the Magic Wheel aims to change...

Rumor of Dell tablet surface

Could Dell be working on a UMPC that is based on the Latitude line of specifications minus the keyboard? Just in case you're wondering, the tablet PC form factor hasn't exactly taken off like a rocket, forming an extremely niche...

Nissan helps you stop

Unless you live with a devil-may-care atittude, anyone with half a brain would know to hit the brakes the moment they see a Stop sign. Nissan, of course, decided to do their part in road safety by offering a system...

Kingston Photo Loader SD card

Looks like photo transfer has just gotten a whole lot easier with the Kingston Photo Loader SD card. This SD card already comes preloaded with software from Migo that enables users to transfer photos from a PC to a Shutterfly...

iRiver Clix gets bumped to 8GB

Looks like those waiting for the iRiver Clix will be pleased to know that it will come with 8GB of memory when it arrives Stateside sometime this August after a long and agonizing wait. The iRiver Clix is certainly a...

BJ robotic dog

Robot dogs these days seem to be experiencing a resurgence, and the BJ dog robot is yet another addition to a growing list of electronic pups. BJ runs on Linux, so you won't have him freeze up all too...

Kwikset SmartScan does away with keys

For those who love living a keyless lifestyle, there is the Kwikset SmartScan that uses a biometric scanning door opening solution instead. This is great for those who suffer from memory lapses that cause them to forget their house...

ATI TV Wonder USB dongle

Bring entertainment with you wherever you go with the ATI TV Wonder USB dongle from AMD. Plugging this tiny device into your computer will turn any PC or laptop into an instant DVR, grabbing every single second of HD...

Belkin launches N1 ExpressCard adapter

Belkin has just announced the N1 ExpressCard wireless adapter, bringing 802.11n wireless connectivity to those whose notebooks have the ExpressCard slot. While this rules out those who still own machines with PCMCIA slots, at least you can pack the power...

Mother of all touchscreen PCs

If you though your 17" touchscreen PC is the bomb, think again. GPNC from Korea has just unveiled a monster for touchscreen PC enthusiasts, sitting pretty on top of the pile with 70" of viewing real estate. Meant for...

TEAC MP-600 with touchscreen

Touchscreen products seem to be big these days, and the TEAC MP-600 takes a similar route. Targeting the entry level portable media market with low amounts of memory (1GB, 2GB, and 4GB capacities), the MP-600 does boast an SD/MMC memory...

July 9, 2007

8GB Nokia N95 spotted in the wild

Could this be true? Is the 8GB version of the Nokia N95 finally ready to be launched? In addition to the XML leak from Nokia, somebody has actually snapped a photo of this revamped (I wanted to use the...

Duofone concept loves sharing

All cellphones that we've seen to date are pretty much loners, and they hardly interact with one another save for transferring the odd media file or two on occasion. The Duofone concept from Daewoo Kim is different, featuring similar...

Gibson guitars used in Guitar Hero III

Talk about bringing a certain amount of realism to video games. Activision has unveiled a new subtitle for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Users won't rock it out in some cheap looking plastic guitars, but instead will use...

Space toilet purchased by NASA

NASA decided that it was way cheaper to purchase a space station toilet system than to built one from scratch - forking out $19 million dollars to the Russians in the process. This new toilet is expected to arrive at...

BMW M3 simulator in a real M3

More often than not, the realism within a game is influenced by external factors, even more so in the case of driving simulators. BMW has decided to offer the ultimate virtual driving experience by showing off their new M3...

NYPD to have eyes trained on you

The New York Police Department is currently working on setting up a web of surveillance in the lower Manhattan area, eventually culminating in 3,000 public and private security cameras to track terrorists. Even before the year is over, there will...

Fault-Tolerant NEC Express5800/ft

For those who are in the market for a reliable server solution, the Fault-Tolerant NEC Express5800/ft can be put into your "To Consider" list. This is the first server product designed by both NEC and Stratus Technologies, boasting a...

Netgear Storage Central Turbo SC101T

Netgear has just announced its Storage Central Turbo SC101T that gives users the flexibility of adding in a couple of 3.5" SATA drives to a network for convenient, centralized data storage. This makes the Storage Central Turbo SC101T a descendant...

Neuro Logic RFT-2L19 enclosure

Neuro Logic has a brand new folding enclosure that targets servers as well as those working with displays and controls within a rack-mountable space. Known as the RFT-2L19, it can be stowed away in a 2-unit tall enclosure, but slides...

iAudio 7 finally arrives in US

We've covered specifications on the iAudio 7 sometime last week, and I'm happy to announce that it has finally arrived on US shores. As expected, the iAudio 7 comes in a black case with color accents, boasting up to 60...

Hanakotoba Gnome speaks to plants

They say that talking to your plants can have a therapeutic effect, but somehow I still have my reservations. Why not pick up the Hanakotoba Gnome and let him do the talking on your behalf instead? Hanakotoba means "Language...

Liquid airbag patent by Sony

Sony has just filed a U.S. patent on a liquid airbag - not for humans, but electronics, with hard drives in particular. This patent involves wrapping the electronics in a liquid-filled bag, ensuring the liquid acts as a cushion whenever...

Alien DNA tells time

Koreans now have retail access to the Alien DNA watch from PIMP, and this timepiece was designed after being motivated by Capcom's own Biohazard game. It was first launched as a limited edition, but due to popular demand, the...

Analysts predict new touch-based iPods

Some analysts believe that Apple has brand new iPods up their sleeves which will utilize technology that is similar to that of the iPhone sometime during or before Macworld next January. While it is tipped that this new breed of...

BMW M3 simulator in a real M3

More often than not, the realism within a game is influenced by external factors, even more so in the case of driving simulators. BMW has decided to offer the ultimate virtual driving experience by showing off their new M3...

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Viliv X2 does navigation and DMB

If you're wondering whether there is an all-in-one device that does both navigation and portable TV, the Viliv X2 fits the bill perfectly. Some of you might think that this looks very much the same as the P2 which...

Musipen concept MP3 player

The MP3 player isn't exactly the most exciting device to look at in the world at the moment, mostly because today's design is pretty much uninspired. Chris Williams aims to make things right with his concept MP3 player design known...

QKphone 911 splits eardrums

I think I have a very good idea why the QKphone 911 was named with that numerical number in tow - its meant to remind you to call an ambulance in case you scare an old person around you to...

bCube green prefab home

Prefab housing has been looked upon by some with apprehension in the past, mostly due to the fact that back then folks did not place too much faith in a Lego approach when it comes to building homes. D'b3haus...

ZTE D Evolution dual-alphabet phone

While English might be widely spoken all around the world, sending text messages in different languages on a cellphone keypad can turn out to be a rather tricky affair. Digit Wireless aims to solve this dilemma by unveiling the ZTE...

Largest solar power farm in the world

Folks living in California have one more thing to be proud of, and this time it is housing the largest solar power farm in the world. Built by Cleantech America LLC, this solar farm takes up a whopping 640 acres...

Spidey sings from a pillow

You know how Spiderman is supposed to be your friendly neighborhood guy? Well, he's certainly ringing up the brownie points with this Singing Spidey pillow, helping worn out parents get their little children to go to bed. Compatible with virtually...

Joba gallops into stores

The National-Panasonic Joba EU6442 (hereby known as Joba) is nothing but a mechanical horse, and looks set to be another iGallop contender. Meant to give you a thorough workout as if you were sitting on one of these magnificent...

USB Digital Microscope and more

Brando is offering yet another USB-powered device that does more than just one function. The USB Digital Microscope + Web Cam + USB 2.0 Hub says it all - you get a digital microscope, webcam functionality, and a USB...

July 8, 2007

Humminbird 997c SI Combo GPS unit

Fishing enthusiasts who wonder why the fish aren't biting could do with a little help from the Humminbird 997c SI Combo GPS unit. This won't work for those who sit motionless on a rock underneath a shaded tree of...

QVGA display readable in daylight

TPO Displays have successfully developed the thinnest 2" QVGA daylight readable module in the world, courtesy of LTPS technology. This unique display uses ultra-thin capacitors that achieve a leading 0.95mm thickness (or should I say thiness), delivering superior performance...

E-Lighter is USB powered

This looks more like a concept design than anything else, but it still remains within the realm of possibility. The E-Lighter is apparently powered by USB and lights up cigarettes as well. I know computers hate dust, so smoking beside...

Optical mouse made from grass

Fancy going green by picking up computer peripherals that are made from grass? Since bamboo is technically a type of grass, this Bamboo Optical Mouse fits the bill perfectly. Since bamboo grows and reproduces way faster than trees, it makes...

USB iPod adapter makes docking easy

Docking your iPod can be a pretty tricky process especially when you want to travel light and have very little free space to work around with. The Easy Turn USB adapter from Brightonnet does the trick in a compact...

iPhone nano in the works?

The iPod nano is a no-frills digital audio player, so it makes perfect sense for Apple to come up with a dumbed down version of the iPhone that includes basic nano functions. This is a possibility considering how Apple...

WildCharge bolts out of stable

WildCharge has at long last made available its first wireless charging station for the Motorola RAZR that will be released sometime this month. While it doesn't glow with an ebbing light, it still looks pretty cool and will probably...

Holder does ashes and phones

While most cars already come with a bottle/cup holder as well as an ashtray, you still have to purchase a cellphone holder separately, especially for those who have not yet upgraded to a Bluetooth-enabled handset and rely on a...

Nixon Lodown watch for surfers

Surfers as in the water, and not the World Wide Web. The Nixon Lodown offers 15 years worth preprogrammed tidal information for 200 beaches around the world, giving you essential data wrapped right around your wrist. Great for those...

Samsung capitalizes on Olympics

What better way to make a quick buck than produce Olympic-themed products? That's what Samsung is doing anyway, releasing the P318+ cellphone which is essentially a special edition of its P310. The hardware remains the same, but the difference lies...

Motorola Z9 leaked

BGR has weaved their magic yet once again, and this time we're endowed with an image of the Motorola Z9. This will be a brand new slider handset that shares more than a passing resemblance to the RAZR 2 series,...

N95 clone is laser-equipped

Remember that something cheap doesn't necessarily mean it is good. Take this N95 for example - while it bears the same name as Nokia's high end multimedia handset, it doesn't offer the same range of functions. What you get is...

Sanyo LP-XP100L projector coming soon

Sanyo has a brand new high resolution projector up their sleeves in the form of the LP-XP100L. What you get with this includes 6,500 lumens of brightness with a single lamp, and that goes to say alot about the...

Surfers get 2-way radio

Surfing is a great sport, but most of the time surfers are separated from currents and riding waves that could prove fatal should a mishap occur. This 2-way radio concept lets surfers get in touch with each other, in...

Accushot22 for that perfect shot

Ever wished you could score three pointers in your sleep? The Accushot22 helps you achieve that dream by offering oval indentations that players can see and feel, allowing players to perfect the proper finger pad and hand placement which are...

New flexible displays from ITRI

Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) paraded its range of next-gen flexible displays, consisting of a 7" color flexible active matrix (AM) LCD display, a 10.4" cholesteric LCD (Ch-LC) display, and 10.4" bistable name card with a flexible Ch-LC display...

Seetron TP2 system for cars

Monitoring your vehicle's tire pressure makes perfect sense, as it goes a long way in preserving the life of your threads as well as optimizing your fuel consumption. Unfortunately, it is a chore often overlooked by motorists, which is...

Internet gets easy with Slate DT PC

There is still this group of people who look upon the Internet as something to be afraid of, but the Slate DT computer aims to alleviate those fears by coming in an easy to use form factor that boasts...

Dishwasher concept eases workload

Ever get all tired after a long day at work, only to return home to find a long list of chores waiting for you? This concept dishwasher has been integrated as a cabinet unit, featuring independent compartments that take...

X-pointer XP 140 Plus

Now laser pointers aren't exactly the most exciting gadgets to fawn over, but the X-pointer XP 140 Plus certainly comes in a form factor that would certainly pull stares. Relying on 2.4GHz wireless technology to get the message across,...

Motz music box a unique idea

The Motz music box is definitely different from all those other MP3 players available in the market, especially when you get to pack it inside other ordinary items such as cigarette boxes and the like. It comes in a...

MPIO ML300 is barebones

The MPIO ML300 certainly keeps things in perspective by offering a digital audio player that doesn't go one up on its predecessor by throwing in video playback, making this purely a musical device. A single AAA battery offers you up...

Drive greener with sat-nav system

While you might be an old hand at driving, do you really know all the ins and outs of every place you go in a car? Satellite navigation systems in your vehicle are not an unnecessary luxury, but could go...

Topex unveils Bytton wireless router

The Topex Bytton wireless router is special as it features dual SIM technology that enables the unit to switch networks automatically in the event of a network failure, ensuring you never need to suffer the indignity of a dropped...

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July 6, 2007

Concept Panasonic phone drool worthy

While everyone is drooling over just how beautiful the iPhone looks, designer Christina Tapp has unveiled her latest creation known as the Panasonic Concept phone. This brings sexy back to the ordinary house phone considering how everyone has already moved...

LED Egg Lights for your home

If you're looking for something a little different to spruce up your home, you can't go wrong with these egg-sized LED lights dubbed the "Feeling Egg". Being waterproof, you'll be able to take a bath by soaking with them...

V7 NAV720 to hit the streets

V7 has a brand new GPS navigation system up its sleeves in the form of the NAV720, save for the addition of Bluetooth connectivity for hands free calling and support for Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC). The 4" touchscreen is...

Tiny Bluetooth USB dongle

I just love miniaturization, and with the fast pace of technology, it is no wonder that everything around us shrinks more and more by the day while offering the same or even superior performance to their predecessors. Case in...

MusicMarker marks the spot

Ever walked about in public when an all-too-familiar jingle enters your ears, but for the life of you, you just can't quite place your finger on the song title? The MusicMarker device helps you track down the deviant title, where...

Freedom Mini Duo Bluetooth keyboard

The Freedom Mini Duo Bluetooth keyboard is for those who tend to do a whole lot more than make and receive calls on their smartphones. It folds into half, being slightly larger than a credit card despite housing the...

Aurora Palette spruces up room

If you're the impatient kind and just can't wait on seeing the Northern Lights in the sky at the right time, there is always a synthetic version in the form of the Aurora Palette from Japanese company Banpresto. This device...

New battery packs a potent punch

With the proliferation of gadgets all over the world and an increasing world population that shows no sign of abating, it is no wonder our world is being starved of power every single day. A new room-size battery might change...

Vertu Ascent Ti phone approved by FCC

The almighty FCC has just stamped their seal of approval on the Vertu Ascent Ti cellphone. This quad-band GSM handset also works with 3G/UMTS networks, and will bring even more class to what is already a high end handset. I...

Irikon with iris authentication

Looks like fingerprint authentication systems are so yesterday when placed alongside the Irikon USB flash drive. This device is the first of its kind in the world, implementing iris authentication that provides an even greater level of security. Since there...

Popping pirates USB hub

With the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy wrapped up, there is some mileage left when it comes to merchandise of all things pirates as evident by this unique Pirate USB hub. The hub resembles a barrel, complete with a...

Fiat 500 takes Microsoft route

Fiat has a brand new 500 in the making, andit comes with a choice of 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 litre engines that can cough a maximum of 100bhp. While that's pretty ordinary, what makes the Fiat 500 stand out...

New hot display technology unveiled

Hong Kong researchers have successfully developed a new breed of display that consists of a mixture of metal nanoparticles and plastic. The best part about this screen is, it is actually activated thermally, changing color like a chameleon according...

Insulated Evaporative Cooling Cap

Since its summer now, heading out can get pretty hot, which is why it is important to keep yourself hydrated all the time. The Insulated Evaporative Cooling Cap boasts a patented Hydroweave system that harnesses heat from the sun to...

iCast the clearest band spell

Ok, enough of wordplay for the moment. The iCast from iStuff is an FM transmitter that will automatically scan for the clearest band before transmitting audio in that direction, ensuring you have the best sound quality possible at all times....

July 5, 2007

invisibleSHIELD for the iPhone

The iPhone has been barely out for a week now, and there are already dozens of accessories for it. The invisibleSHIELD from ShieldZone is the latest in line, offering protection for your latest $600 acquisition without cramping its style....

Proporta Portable Laptop Battery

Most notebooks these days come with pretty paltry battery life, especially those high-powered ones that are more than a match for desktops. Proporta claims to have the answer in the Portable Laptop Battery that stores a few more hours of...

Inflight Power Executive Bundle

Flying can get pretty monotonous, and other than a good novel to keep you occupied, there is always the iPod or portable console as other entertainment options. The Power Executive Bundle from Inflight ensures your portable electronics get enough juice...

Lindy Firewire Expresscard launched

Not all notebooks come with FireWire ports, hence the need for Lindy to launched its 2-Port FireWire ExpressCard. This peripheral targets newer notebooks that use the ExpressCard slot in favor of the obsolete PCMCIA standard, giving you two FireWire...

Gamercize Sport - sweat before playing

The Gamercize Sport is definitely something hardcore gamers want to avoid, and yet parents would love installing it in homes. When your console's controller is connected to the Gamercize Sport, you can only use the controller when you're exercising thanks...

Swan monitors from Samsung

Samsung has unveiled a bunch of new widescreen monitors known as the Swan. The reason behind that is simple - these monitors were designed after being inspired by a swan, although I don't see any resemblance other than the...

Bob Machine for office laughs

The Bob Machine looks more like the cousin of Frenzy from the Transformers than anything else. This desktop robot is meant to reduce some stress in your office life as you watch your workload pile up by the minute....

Fujitsu Siemens ESPRIMO notebooks

Fujitsu Siemens have a brand new notebook range known as the ESPRIMO, targeting the mid-range professional business user market. Available from the middle of next month onwards, these ESPRIMO notebooks are all powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo...

Fujitsu LiberTouch keyboard

If you think that the QWERTY keyboard is cramping your typing style, why not purchase one keyboard that comes in your preferred setting? Unfortunately, this isn't possible short of you constructing your very own keyboard from scratch. The Fujitsu...

LG LCD TV is holey

With what looks like a half eaten donut supporting the new LCD TV from LG, this is truly a fashion statement in any home. A quartet of models ranging from 17" to 22", these new LCD TVs are the 17"...

X-pointer is gold coated

Chois Technology must have kidnapped King Midas and staved him away in some dungeon to produce endless lines of 18k gold coated X-pointers - their latest wireless presenter. The X-pointer has a range of up to 100m, which is...

MulTicket concept saves on many fronts

How many times do we interact with ticketing machines each day? When we go to the amusement park, park at a building, going to the movies, attending the baseball game - the list is endless. The MulTicket concept comes...

Face Training coming to DS

Once in a while, there comes along a game that will surely wow the crowd with its graphics or innovative gameplay, and Face Training falls into the latter category. Known as Otona No DS Kao Training in Japanese, Face Training...

Palm Linux OS coming next year

Looks like Palm is having problems and the Linux OS for its line of smartphones has been delayed until next year. Rest assured, Palm isn't going out of business anytime soon as they'll still deliver some new smartphone products before...

BenQ E820 digital camera goes Pentax

BenQ has just dropped a new digital camera in the form of the E820. This will be the direct successor to the E720, and it features parts from Pentax that leads me to wonder whether Pentax might gobble up this...

Tiny SP-1007 speaker from Taiwan

EWest Taiwan Enterprise has a small speaker solution in the form of the SP-1007. This diminutive speaker hooks up to a compatible device via the 3.5mm audio jack. Personally, I think that something as small as this surely can't...

Denon DHT-FS3 X-SPACE Surround Bar

Denon has announced the DHT-FS3 X-SPACE Surround Bar system that brings surround sound to any home cinema setup. What you get includes 150 watts of sound, boasting a large-scale enveloping sound field that brings crystal clear dialogue and superb...

Velcro Wall Socket concept

Velcro is one of the more useful inventions to date, and this concept uses Velcro to stick plugs to the faceplate of the wall socket. With the back side of the Velcro attached to the faceplate, and the front...

Emirates Airline offer new widescreen TVs

Emirates Airline already snagged the "Best Inflight Entertainment in the World" award for two years running back in ''05 and '06, and has upped the ante by launching its next generation digital widescreen systems that are the largest in...

Tiny generator developed by scientists

Scientists at the University of Southhampton have successfully developed a minuscule generator that powers devices in lieu of batteries, especially in cases where a battery replacement procedure is next to impossible. It will first be tested on wireless sensors before...

Apple files new patent for mouse

Apple has just filed a patent that describes a computer mouse possessing a touch-sensitive shell which is capable of accepting multi-touch finger gestures that we have recently seen in the iPhone. This makes the mouse yet another avenue to...

Multi Solar Charger from Brando

Gadget maestros Brando are at it again, and this time it is the Multi Solar Charger device that juices up your gadgets even when you're in the middle of the tropical jungle with no power outlet in sight. This...

Odd-I P480 portable media player

Odd-I has just launched its new portable media player known as the P480, and this device looks pretty much the same as the T43. What you get is a different story altogether though, with Windows CE running as the...

Sansa Express pretty in pink

Now this is definitely one of the more notable MP3 players in the market that is capable of giving the iPod Shuffle a run for its money. The Sansa Express has been out for a while now, but its...

Sony launches VPL-EX4 and VPL-ES4

Sony has a couple of new LCD projectors up their sleeves in the form of the VPL-EX4 and VPL-ES4, delivering images at brightness levels of 2100 and 2200 lumens respectively. You get native XGA resolution with both projectors, along...

Mustek changes frames

Digital photo frames are pretty cool devices, since they change the photos at predetermined intervals, ensuring you get a new picture every single time. Unfortunately, choosing the border of a digital photo frame can be pretty tricky especially when you...

July 4, 2007

Sonic Chair envelopes listeners

The Sonic Chair is one piece of home furniture that will definitely sit down well (no pun intended) with audiophiles. This pod-like seat was designed in such a manner to isolate its occupant in a personal sound space, minimizing any...

iSee a case for iPhones

Contour Design has jumped onto the iPhone bandwagon by unveiling the iSee case for iPhones, making it the latest addition in its line of protective iPod cases and accessories. This contoured transparent case is available at all Apple Stores, specially...

Belkin unveils new USB hub

Having four USB ports in your notebook or computer these days just don't quite make the cut, which is why Belkin has come up with a 7-port USB hub for Koreans. It will use High Speed USB 2.0 connectivity...

Sharp KD-E1 dictionary for kids

Sharp definitely wants to increase your kids' knowledge and vocabulary in the English language by unveiling the KD-E1 in Korea. Boasting a wide range of mini games, stories, and songs, this electronic dictionary helps them pick up the language...

Hitachi announces HMP-X5

Hitachi is targeting the smaller and more affordable MP3 player market by announcing the I'm Muse HMP-X5 which is the successor to the previous HMP-G1. The HMP-X5 boasts a blade-like appearance and comes with the bare basics, including a monochrome...

Nandemo Microscope does the gross

Ever wondered what your body looks like up close? Thanko has just unveiled the Nandemo Microscope that comes with a quartet of separate attachments. The standard attachment works like any other microscope, while other attachments help you perform oral...

Nokia HF-300 Bluetooth speakerphone

Nokia has just unveiled the HF-300 speakerphone that was specially designed for those who hit the road frequently, as evident by the sun visor clip that mounts it above your head complete with a battery to eliminate the need for...

Roomba Scheduler alerts when it is full

How many of us actually have vacuum cleaners that let you know when it can't take in any more dust and dirt? The Roomba Scheduler does exactly that, signalling the owner with a light (although I would've preferred an audio...

Phoebe floods room with zen and heat

The Phoebe radiator uses power to heat up the immediate vicinity, save for the fact that it comes in a truly brilliant design that is guaranteed to wow. The electrically powered heating core is surrounded by layers of lamellar...

Nissan cars to warn drunk drivers

Nissan has upped the ante in their vehicles by upgrading their car-navigation system that is smart enough to warn drivers of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. Anyone who starts their cars after 5.30pm will be...

Energy Saving Adapters concept

Saving energy is big these days, and Gilles Belles have drawn up an interesting concept in the Energy Saving Adapter. Consisting of different modules, each module works with a single device, monitoring its power consumption independently. While standby mode...

USB Virtual Friends desktop toy

Don't you just love virtual reality? No longer do you need to go out and make friends, as they can be customized according to your preferences. This is made possible via the USB Virtual Friends from Brando. The USB...

Muscicapa the silent killer

And by silent killer, I don't mean farting. The Muscicapa is actually an insect catcher in disguise, being more than meets the eye (I've just watched Transformers, so forgive me for the references). This Tomoko Azumi-designed Muscicapa looks like...

Active Headrest from Toyota

Your neck suffers from unnecessary stress during low-speed, rear impacts, and that is what the headrest is for. Toyota has unveiled the Active Headrest in their new vehicles soon in order to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries that...

Domino Chimney concept

Chimneys are essential in any home that has a fireplace, as you wouldn't want soot and ash to end up circulating around your living room,do you? The Domino Chimney concept is made up of several modules, where you can position...

Mio Technology working on P360 and P560

Word on the street has it that Mio Technology is currently revamping a couple of its PDA GPS units in the form of the P360 and P560, dropping its more conventional GPS look to pick up a modernized MP3...

Rolling Cooler-Audio system

It is summertime, and what fun is there going to the beach when you can't enjoy good music and an ice cold drink? The Rolling Cooler-Audio system provides just that, capable of holding up to 58 16-oz cans or 2-liter...

HTC to bring UMPC Shangri-La

HTC is currently working on an UMPC that blurs the line between notebooks and cellphones. Dubbed the X9500 and going by the dreamy nickname of "Shangri-La", this utopian effort more or less resembles the Shift notebook and phone hybrid,...

Danger Zante message phone leak

We have information on the Motorola-made Zante phone for Danger, featuring a slide-out display that reveals a keyboard for a sleek messaging device. Features lean more toward the mid-range side, with a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, support for...

HTC Omni to displace Universal

The HTC Universal is old hat now, as it is known by many other names such as T-Mobile MDA Pro and O2 XDA Exec. When the old goes, the new must come in and the Universal's replacement is the...

NBA branded cellphones hit China

In case you didn't know already, basketball is very big in China. What better way to further market the NBA franchise than release a NBA-themed handset there? These phones will sport different colors and themes that appeal to fans of...

July 3, 2007

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Laughing bullets cause no pain

Thanks to Hollywood and CNN, we know just how dangerous bullets can be, although heros seem impervious to bullets. Scientists are currently working on a soft nose bullet that collapses itself upon impact. It does not penetrate to maim or...

Dynahand system for enhanced security

Dynahand is an interesting security system that requires the user to just recognize his/her own handwriting without the need to reserve yet more brain cells for another password. Most people don't create strong passwords anyway, and reuse the same password...

USB-powered clothing hit the streets

Understandably, summer is the hottest time of the year, so it is time to pile up on essentials such as deodorant -or is it? This USB-powered clothing says otherwise, boasting a couple of fans located behind the shirt that...

Solo Sunlight Sauna for the loner

So you're alone at home this summer with no one to share your life with. Instead of looking like a loser lounging beside the pool all by yourself, why not pick up the Solo Sunlight Sauna? This portable personal...

FCC approves HP Compaq 2710p

The HP Compaq 2710p tablet (also known as the Optimator) has just been given the nod by the FCC, so here are some specifications for this ultra slim tablet. An ULV Intel Core 2 Duo processor runs the show on...

Mt. Tiki-Soki water volcano

Summer's here, so what better way than to have a fun-filled day in the sun, shooting one another with water pistols? The Mt. Tiki-Soki water volcano takes a different approach as it is hooked up to a standard garden hose,...

Golf Cruiser eliminates strolls

Playing golf is supposed to be a healthy past time (not so for your wallet though) as you need to walk through all 18 holes, but looks like the Golf Cruiser has just taken out that beneficial side effect by...

Greenhouse KANA arrives in Japan

As if Japan does not have enough MP3 players already, Greenhouse has just released yet another DAP known as KANA. Powered by just a single AAA battery, this means the KANA comes in an extremely portable form factor, measuring...

Moneual 902 HTPC with touchscreen

Are all home theater PCs (HTPCs) alike? The answer is no, and this can be proven by the Moneual 902 HTPC. This impressive computer comes with a 7" touchscreen on its chassis - something most other manufacturers do no offer....

Xbox 360 mod to prevent overheating

News of the Xbox 360 experiencing the dreaded Red Ring of Death is widespread and common knowledge, but that still hasn't stopped people in North America from snapping up the console, thanks to the vast library of games and an...

USB thumb drive mimics Wiimote

Unfortunately, the mimicry ends at the design and not function. Ryan Kruska had a little bit more time on his hands compared to the rest of the world, using a toy from Wendy's as the stylish cover for an existing...

Elecom retractable U2H-FC034S USB hub

Since wireless USB has not really taken off in a big way, having wireless USB hubs as the de facto standard is still a faraway dream. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean current USB hubs need to be a tangled mess...

July 2, 2007

Remotely-performed operations

A magnetic hand glove has been developed successfully by Akita University of Japan, detecting movement and converting the same action to a remote robotic hand. Even the most important aspect - pressure of a grip, is translated perfectly so that...

Pandigital takes Bluetooth route

Pandigital has launched a new line of photo frames that come in various capacities, ranging from 128MB to 256MB. Not only that, you also get an automatic timer for the frame to be turned on/off during specific times, calendar and...

HSM100 Z-Wave multi-sensor

HomeSeer Technologies has unveiled its HSM100 Z-Wave multi-sensor that was specially developed to sense motion, temperature, and light. Home owners who install the HSM100 Z-Wave multi-sensor can use it to control up to a quartet of Z-Wave devices directly. This...

FCC approves Archos 605 PMP

The FCC has just given its nod of approval to the Archos 605 Portable Media Player, which means you can start saving your pennies today when it is finally released. The Archos 605 comes with WiFi connectivity and is touted...

Handle-It is easy on the eye

The Handle-It accessory is truly an essential for any MacBook owner. When bolted onto the underside of a MacBook or MacBook Pro, it doubles up as a handle for easy portability and a heat sink to keep things running...

myCharger for portable charging needs

Traveling with a bunch of gadgets is the de facto standard these days, with everyone and their dog owning a laptop, an iPod, a digital camera, and a cellphone at the very least. Unfortunately, all those require power, and...

Asus PG221 hunchbacked with a purpose

Asus has a brand new LCD monitor in the form of the PG221, and there is a very good reason behind it's unconventional design. The cylindrical hump located on the rear is actually a 15-watt subwoofer, complementing the 22"...

RCA goes MP3 with Pearl

RCA's new MP3 player is known as the Pearl, and it comes with a built-in USB connector for easy file transfer without having to worry about cables. There is a plain old monochrome LCD display in front, displaying essential information...

Asus Blitz Extreme motherboard

Asus has always had the hardcore gamer in their mind, and the Blitz Extreme motherboard is evidence of that. This gaming motherboard offers a separate PCIe controller complete with dual 8x lanes for top notch framerates. Not only that,...

Comogadgets add LCD to USB drive

USB flash drives are often given out as free swag by companies at roadshows and convention these days due to the overwhelmingly low cost of manufacturing. Comogadgets has gone one up, placing an LCD display on these USB flash...

Ibiza speakers sound and look good

Ibiza is a land of sun, sea, and good music - perfect for chilling out. Italian lamp maker Oluce has taken that concept and fleshed it out in the Ibiza speakers that not only sound great, they offer ambient lighting...

Belkin spruces up your iPhone

Belkin, just like Griffin, has jumped onto the iPhone accessory bandwagon by unveiling an Acrylic Case for it, giving you full access to the touchscreen while offering a degree of protection simultaneously. The Acrylic Case also comes with a...

Shelby Cobra runs on batteries

No, this is not an electric or hybrid car, but the Classic 1966 Shelby Cobra runs on batteries simply because it is remote controlled. If you'd like to know, only two Shelby Cobra Super Snakes were manufactured back in 1966,...

iPhone gets PowerJolted

Barely a week into the iPhone's release and Griffin has already unveiled the PowerJolt Car Charger for it, making it the inaugural accessory for the iPhone from Griffin. The PowerJolt is plugged into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or accessory...

Maxian PCP L600 revealed

Maxian has just launched the successor to its T600 portable media player, the L600. This device comes with a 4.3" WQVGA LCD screen that displays video and images in 480 x 272 pixels resolution, and a choice between 40GB...

GPS Navigation arrives for dummies

The "for Dummies" brand from Wiley is famous worldwide, and Wiley has taken one step further by fleshing out the FD-35 GPS Navigation for Dummies device. While 2 million Points-of-Interest (POIs) might sound like a lot in theory, it...

Fujitsu External HDD big on security

Fujitsu has just launched its External Hard Drive, a departure from its regular internal drives. Each of these new 300GB External Hard Drives come with Cryptainer, guarding your precious data inside with 448-bit Blowfish encryption, switching to 256-bit AES algorithm...

Mini Cooling Fan Pen

The Mini Cooling Fan Pen is one gadget that targets adolescents and tweens, featuring a tiny dual-blade fan attached on the opposite end of the writing side of the pen. You can now keep yourself cool with a mini gust...

Rumor of multi-touch MacBooks

If you were Apple, would you take advantage of their multi-touch technology found in the cellphone? The chances are yes, and chances are Apple will include more than 200 patents in their new MacBooks that will be released this...

Electro Belt concept plays MP3s

The Electro Belt concept is interesting as it not only helps you keep your pants in place, but it also boasts an integrated MP3 player. The USB connection has a twofold purpose - to transfer songs over as well...

Iomania FKB104Z unveiled in Korea

Iomania has just released the FKB104Z mechanical keyboard in Korea that features a metal plate within the keyboard in order to provide a more conducive typing experience. The rest of the keyboard is constructed from high quality plastic material...

Neonode N2 finally launched

Neonode has launched the N2 touchscreen cellphone just a few days after the iPhone left the warehouse. It will be made available to folks across the pond though, being distributed throughout the southeastern portion of Europe. What you can...

Nano Projector now in cellphones

Everyone knows that cellphones from Japan and Korea are truly cutting edge, and that statement is further strengthened by the addition of a Nano Projector to a cellphone from SK Telecom of Korea. This new handset will be available...

Deals of the day

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Nike Triax Vapor 300 digital watch

Nike has just launched the Triax Vapor 300 digital watch that frankly, looks like a concept design. The extremely thin LCD display is a joy to look at, mounted onto an aluminum case that wraps around your wrist in...

New Bravia HDTVs cater for blind too

Sony's upcoming line of Bravia HDTVs are not only for those with a working pair of eyes, but cater to those who are blind as well. This is made possible by including Audio Description (AD) capability into each new...

Tex USB Pen Stand for your desktop

If you've just settled into a new job and have made zero friends so far with only your pet cactus keeping you company, why not spruce up your cubicle with the USB Pen from Tex Japan? This device is essentially...

Canon shrinks portable printer

Canon is a household name when it comes to printers, and their latest offering, the Selphy CP740 photo printer is apparently tiny enough to fit into your hand. That's pretty darn small even for the largest pair of hands...

Dacky plush robot dog

Looks like robotic dogs seem to be experiencing a boom not too soon after the Sony Aibo became extinct, and this time we have a plush robotic dog known as Dacky. Half a dozen sensors installed within Dacky helps him...

Transparent LCD display wows

Looks like transparent LCD displays are all the rage in the future, as countless movies have already portrayed these with the timeline being set in the distant future. Thankfully, the future is now, with transparent LCD displays using a liquid...

ROBO Chair responds to voice

We all know how massage chairs seem to be the "in" thing these days, and the ROBO Chair is no exception. Not only does it offer the full range of massaging options to soothe away the day's stress, the ROBO...

Techno Hand Clock confounds

You know why the best clocks are often the simplest? Take a look at the Techno Hand Clock and your question is answered. While interesting at first glance, it doesn't really work well subsequently as your eyes will probably be...

Krups Metal Toaster with LCD Screen

Krups has just unveiled its new 2-slice toaster that comes with a twist - it contains an LCD display that lets you know just when your toast will be ready, down to the very last second. No longer do you...

Sony promotes gaming via reading

No idea if this is just a prank post or not, but it is interesting to note that Sony is currently promoting the habit of reading. Yeah, that's what I thought at first glance until I took a second...

Air Kicks anti-gravity boots

No longer do you need to head off to outer space in order to experience anti-gravity - the Air Kicks boots does just that for you at a more down-to-earth price (and location). A pair costs $137.99, and you are...

July 1, 2007

Memup dives into PMP market with Orizon

Memup isn't exactly a household name when it comes to portable media players (PMP), but that isn't stopping them from entering the highly competitive PMP market with its Orizon. It comes with an impressive 4.3" screen that displays up to...

Microsoft Surface provides Wow experience

It is interesting to note that a Windows Vista-powered computer smuggled away into a black table base complete with a 30" touchscreen as the table's surface provides for an interesting computing experience. The touchscreen comes with five integrated cameras...

Robotic Dog from Germany

Robotic dogs tend to get all the attention, and this Robot Dog from TU Darmstadt is no different. He has a cycloptic view of things, boasting only a single eye right smack in the middle of its head to...

IonFlow 50F Style air purifier

For those who want to spruce up their homes while keeping everyone in there healthy and happy with an air purifier, there is always the IonFlow 50F Style air purifier. This device should not be viewed as a luxury but...

IR Thermometer tests the waters

Fishing is a niche hobby, and not everyone has the patience to wait on a rock or boat for hours on end without moving. Instead of just casting your bait and waiting for the fish to bite, more experienced anglers...

Cowon iAudio 7 uses flash memory

Cowon's iAudio 7 is the natural successor to the iAudio 6, and comes with hardware improvements that are more important than just a facelift, placing more emphasis on function over form. The 0.85" 4GB hard drive has been discarded...

Futuristic credit card a neat concept

Credit cards are a modern way of life these days, but unfortunately for many, it is all too easy to fall into a spiral of debt with little or no hope of getting out. Designer Jacob Palmborg hopes that...

miniStack V3 capacity not so mini

Newer Technology has just unveiled the miniStack V3 portable storage device that holds up to 1TB of data - that's more than enough to house approximately 350,000 MP3 tunes. Hooking up to the miniStack V3 is a no brainer -...

Fuwarito lamps from TakaraTomy

TakaraTomy of Japan is well known for its line of interesting gadgets and toys, and the Fuwarito lamp is no different. Shaped after members of our solar system, you get lamps that look just like the earth and moon to...

Holux GR-239 Bluetooth receiver

Holux has a simple looking GR-239 Bluetooth GPS receiver that is powered by the humble car cigarette lighter port, leaving you without the headache of whether your device is charged or not each time you step out from the...

iPhone cloned by I-Fighting

I-Fighting of China has cloned the iPhone in terms of idea and design, but the FT4021 is a far cry from Steve Job's latest baby. It does not make nor receive calls, but it does play the standard roll...

Lower body exoskeleton being developed

An MIT professor who lost his legs to frostbite is currently working on a new generation of lower body exoskeletons that make short work of our analog limbs when compared side-by-side. It isn't ready for commercial release yet though, since...

Asus A696 is one steely PDA

Not many people carry around PDAs these days, but Asus is still tapping the market by introducing the A696. This PDA is extremely slim and boasts an integrated GPS navigation system as well, all packed into a stainless steel...

Vital monitoring system concept

Dan Bishop has designed the Vital Monitoring System concept that enables medical staff to take and record a patient's vital signs effortlessly. The baseline vitals must be taken manually initially for future readings to be based upon it, but...

Embotech money detector mouse

The EM-D275 mouse from Embotec not only works as a navigation peripheral, but it also comes with the ability to sniff out counterfeit notes and gift certificates, thanks to the integrated lens which is controlled by the scroll button....

Lazy exercise machine coming

An exercise machine for the lazy is somewhat an oxymoron, but oxymorons are an everyday reality in life (honest politicians, anyone?). Panasonic has just launched the Raku Raku Walk (Easy Walk) exercise machine that enables you to walk while seated....

Toshiba HD DVD players surfs web too

While it looks as though HD DVD is losing more and more ground to Blu-ray with each press release, Toshiba isn't going to take this lying down. The company has just made available a firmware update that lets HD...

Edible business card on a peanut

Arigatou from Japan is a specialist in laser-etched food products, and their latest creation is the Taberu Me line of edible business cards. These business cards don't come in the traditional rectangle form factor, but instead takes on the...

Sega Toys Dream Pet series

Sega Toys are upping the realism ante with its Dream Pet series of toys which consists of a cat, an owl, a parrot, and a kitten. You can now get a pet for your little one without worrying about allergies...

Police recruit via Second Life

So the cops in Vancouver are looking for more tech savvy applicants, and have taken their recruitment drive online by appearing in Second Life. These applicants can be from different continents, as recruits won't serve in the real world but...

USB card reader and hub canned

The Can Card Reader + USB Hub pretty much sums it up - you get a memory card reader and a USB hub that comes in the shape of a can. Since it is more blessed to give than...

LG LAD-9600 in-car DVD player

LG has snuggled with DivX when producing the new LAD-9600 in-car DVD player which has been given the DivX Certified stamp, letting you play high quality DivX content (in addition to regular DVDs of course) on a large 7" widescreen...

Motorola launches MOTORAZR V9 in Korea

Koreans are the beneficiaries of Motorola's MOTORAZR2 launch, making it the first market in the world to receive it. This could potentially be Motorola's make-or-break model for this year since it is the company's flagship cellphone. Feature wise, the...

Sony Ericsson SO703i unveiled

Sony Ericsson has just lifted the veil off its SO703i cellphone for NTT DoCoMo in Japan. This clamshell handset measures 105mm x 47mm x 18.7mm while tipping the scales at 104 grams. It boasts a fairly large display that...

 
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