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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

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 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 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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 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....

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 -...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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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