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September 22, 2007

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September 21, 2007

Ripple Note Notebook for Stylish Users

Korean company Pixel Labs has a “Ripple Note” laptop that has a particular texture on the outside shell that gives it a “luxurious” look. The inside is rather plain and comparable to its other notebook cousins: - Intel Core...

TechFaith Windows Smartphone

Thanks to the FCC we now have the details about the Tech Faith Windows Mobile 6 smartphone. Here are the specs: – Quad-band GSM– Wifi, Bluetooth, 3G– 2.8 touch screen– Mini SD port– Front (VGA) and back (1.3MP) cameras...

Deals of the day

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Meizu M8 iPhone Clone User Interface

We’ve been telling you about this iPhone clone for a while now and here are (finally) the user interface screenshots: looks familiar, huh? In your opinion, how long before Apple steps in and most importantly will they win? If...

Military-Grade USB Key

Iron Key has a USB key for “enterprise and military” applications. Enterprise, because it is using hardware encryption and military because it’s rugged, thanks to its shock and water resistant casing. From the website: “A password is used to...

Apple voids warranty for Unlocked iPhones

iPhone users running on the T-mobile network had a bad surprise when their request for service (whatever their problem was) was booted by Apple’s customer service on the grounds that installing 3rd party apps voids the warranty of their...

Uber-Slim Aluminum MacBook Coming?

This is a rumor, but the word on the street is that Apple is preparing a new line of uber-thin laptops. According to 9to5mac.com new laptops that are “considerably” slimmer then current ones have been spotted. The screen is...

One plug to rule them all

That’s probably the best news for today: a group of cellphones manufacturers have agreed to use micro USB as the sync/charge standard for their future phones. This might help put an end to the ridiculous situation that many users...

Wenger uses “pink tech”

You may know Wenger Swiss Gear for their camping gear and the swiss knife but know you’ll also know them for pink and cheap-looking computer accessories. The new line up features: - Notebook cooler- Mouse- Two wireless PowerPoint remote...

Could this be the Blackjack 2?

Here's yet another image of the Samsung smartphone that we covered yesterday, and this time there are solid specifications to go along with it. Known as the Samsung i780, it could also go by the moniker BlackJack 2 should...

Apple carries exclusive Samsung printers

Remember the Apple-exclusive printers from Samsung? Well they're now available for sale online. You can pick up the Samsung SCX-4500 and the Samsung ML-1630 for $299.95 and $199.95 respectively. The latter is proud to be the slimmest monochrome laser printer...

Nanowires boost memory speed

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have successfully developed self-assembling nanowires which offers performance figures that leave current technologies biting dust where data access has been rated at 1,000 times faster than current flash memory. These nanowires are made of...


Climate-controlled Komfort Pets Carrier

The Komfort Pets Carrier utilizes patent-pending conduction and convection technology to keep your pet in an environment with stable temperature, and this feature definitely comes in handy if you're bringing Fido around in your car on a long haul...

WoW account sold for $9,500

How much money would you spend to pick up a high level character or items in World of Warcraft? Apparently, somebody figured out that saving on all that time levelling up and searching for an elusive weapon is worth...

Google handset confirmed?

Digitimes have gone out on a limb to confirm the existence of a Google phone. According to them, "Google will definitely launch its own-brand handset but has yet to finalize the handset's specifications, OS, production contractor and operating partners,...

e-AR Sensor boosts athlete performance

A team of researchers from the Imperial College London Imaging Sciences Centre are currently working on a miniaturized Bluetooth-enabled monitor which claims to improve training and performance of athletes. This body sensor is clipped behind the wearer's ear, gathering unprecedentedly...

Roads that generate electricity

Electrical engineer Scott Brusaw has developed a system which generates electricity using roads by covering the roads to a strip-like solar farm. His solution consists of a 3-layer system that replaces tarmac, where the upper layer would be translucent...

Airport screeners know what you read

The Department of Homeland Security currently holds an ever-expanding database of people who could be labeled as terrorists or drug runners, and among these records include their choice of reading material. Using the Automated Targeting System, it scrutinizes every single...

Copier translates text to English

Fuji Xerox has developed a prototype photocopy machine that can actually churn out a Chinese, English, or Korean translation of a Japanese copy. How is this possible, you ask? Well, Fuji Xerox has networked the prototype copier to a dedicated...

Extreme PC Cooling Systems

Overclocking one's computer can be considered a passion, but how do you keep these beasts running cool while they're performing at a level that is much higher than it is supposed to? One of the methods would be to...

Memory Infinite USB flash drive

The Memory Infinite USB flash drive features a USB male connector on one end while the other features a female connector, and was specially designed in this way to enable you to daisy chain a few of these together...

Golden Globe is no TV award

This Golden Globe surely isn't a something that is given out at a glitzy awards ceremony - instead, it is a literal globe that sits atop a silver mirror, automatically rotating whenever palced on a flat surface. A single AA...

Portable light Bloom for homes

Bloom is best described as a portable light that intends to fill your home with beauty from the great outdoors. Light intensity will increase as the flower blooms, hence its name. This lighting system is made up of three...

September 20, 2007

VTech IS6110 landline

Just when you thought landlines are about to die a slow and painful death with the emergence of cheap cellphones, along comes a weather-reporting cordless phone and VTech's IS6110 landline. The IS6110 will be released this December and strangely enough,...

TeraDisc stores 250 hours of HD

Imagine your Blu-ray disc and the amount of HD video you can store on it - and then multiply that amount by 5 times. This is what the TeraDisc offers, storing up to 700GB on a single disc. This CD-sized...

Clearwire releases WiMAX PC cards

Cleawire has just launched its WiMAX PC cards that retail for $80, although that comes with a $75 mail-in rebate and a 2-year contract that will deplete your coffers by $60 a month. You will get a maximum download speed...

Blaupunkt Melbourne SD27 player

The Blaupunkt Melbourne SD27 player does away with CDs, which means you'll only be able to enjoy music stored on SD and MMC memory cards. The SD27 is compatible with both MP3 and WMA formats, and will display folder...

Salamander robot like the real thing

Has technology really progressed so far that what is created in a laboratory acts pretty much the same way as an animal born in the wild? The answer would be a resounding "yes" where the Salamander robot is concerned....

CECT P168 iFone a poor clone

The iPhone has certainly caught the attention of many people when it was released, leading Chinese manufacturers to copy its design as evident by the CECT P168 iFone. You might come close to Apple's design, but you can never, ever...

Dymo DiscPainter printer

You know all those discs you have at home that are filled with illegally downloaded media? Why not add some semblance of personality to them by ditching the black marker and writing inane words like "Warez - Disc #75"...

ReplayTV Personal HD device

ReplayTV has a new Personal HD device that shares the same Hauppauge HVR-950 NTSC/ASTC USB tuner as found in the Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro and ATI TV Wonder 600 USB. What sets the Personal HD apart then? Well, the...

New HD DVD drive for Xbox 360 in 2008

If you're planning on getting the HD DVD add-on for the Xbox 360, might I suggest you hold out until next year as Microsoft will then launch an updated version. The current Xbox 360 HD DVD is touted to...

Viewsonic to ship new LCD displays

Viewsonic has a whole slew of new LCD displays waiting to be picked up by consumers, ranging from the pocket-friendly VA series (19", 20", and 22" models) to a couple of 19" and 22" VX widescreen displays and similarly...

Verizon switches to UMTS-based LTE

For their next generation network, at least. Verizon will be eschewing EVDO revision C in favor of the GSM Association’s standard that is currently known as 3G LTE (Long Term Evolution). This move is most probably attributed to the fact...

New 3D eyewear from Kopin and Sensio

Kopin and Sensio has teamed up to bring a new set of 3D eyewear to consumers by merging technology found in Kopin's BDM-922K binocular optical engine and Sensio's S3D-220 decoder chip technology. The final device is said to boast full-color,...

HomeHero Fire Extinguisher

It is important that every home should have at least one fire extinguisher, but somehow the huge red tank isn't exactly easy on the eyes. The HomeHero Fire Extinguisher does away with the ugly and introduces a modern design that...

Alienware sets new record

Alienware computers and notebooks are always at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, that no one can deny. They have done it yet again by releasing the first notebooks that come with massive 320GB hard drives, with the Area 51...

Old folks tired of robots

Looks like older folks grow tired of robots easily, as evident by their feedback after having the $4,300 Ifbot "communication robot" mingling with them at a Kyoto nursing home for about a month. Majority of the elderly see "robots as...

Sneak pic of Asus R3

Asus has yet another UMPC up their sleeves, and this is known as the R3. You view it horizontally just like how the Sony PSP is viewed, and it does boast GPS navigation so you will be able to...

Panasonic goes HD with new camcorders

Panasonic has unveiled the HDC-SX5 and HDC-SD5 High Definition camcorders that are extremely portable. In fact, the latter has been dubbed the "smallest palm-style 3CCD full HD camcorder in the world". Strangely enough, both devices don't shoot 1080p, which...

Samsung CX940UX hooks up via USB

Samsung has just expanded their Syncmaster LCD monitor range with the CX940UX. This stunning 19" monitor is different from your everyday screens since it hooks up to your computer via USB. While you might have to use up a...

Proporta Freedom Keychain GPS

Just in case the cellphone that you pick up does not come with any sort of GPS functionality, fret not. There is the Freedom Keychain GPS from Proporta that is touted to be the most compact and neatest GPS receiver...

ONDA Honey VX878 piles on the cloning

I wonder why Chinese manufacturers can't seem to come up with designs of their own but instead want to copy existing form factors on the market and come out with something that would fool even the seasoned eye at...

Star Wars home theater, literally

Vic Wertz and Lisa Stevens are true blue Star Wars fans, as they have completely revamped their home theater system by hiring the lead designer from Episodes I and II. The end result is nothing short of jaw-dropping -...

Cellphone projector on parade

Remember the cellphone projector? Well Texas Instruments has theirs too, and it is nearly ready to be unleashed upon the general populace now after being previewed at a Pepcom event in New York. This prototype unit uses lasers as the...

Fly Shelf features integrated screen

The Italian-designed Fly Shelf is definitely something different to spruce up your living room - it features a wall shelf system and comes with a built-in projection screen to cater for movie buffs. Surely those who live in a cramped...

Apple admits to defective iPod Touch

The iPod Touch is not all that perfect as Apple confirmed reports of certain iPod Touch players that come with defective screens. Several customers have already complained that playback of dark video screens is all but unwatchable, with them...

Dell sets up shop in Russia

Dell has just announced that it will open a retail store in Russia, of all places. If you're in Moscow anytime soon, do drop by the second floor in the new Gorbuskin Dvor retail centre. This Dell store will sell...

iRiver W10 ready for the holidays?

Looks like the long awaited iRiver W10 portable media player will be released this November, at least in Korea anyway. Feature-wise, the W10 is just rich - how does a 3" 480 x 272 TFT touchscreen display, WiFi with...

BenQ has new mobile Internet device

BenQ hopes to make a ripple with their yet unnamed mobile Internet device that settles somewhere between the realm of smartphones and UMPCs. It is much larger than the average handset, although smaller than a UMPC, and is powered...

Infolink phone from GE

The Infolink cordless phone from GE is pretty strange as it does more than facilitate conversations - it comes with the ability to hook up to the Internet, downloading weather, news, and your favorite RSS feeds for your perusal. These...

Sportline ThinQ pedometer

The ThinQ pedometer from Sportline is vastly different from the rest in the market as it comes in a credit card size that slips into your wallet without any hassle. The ThinQ works like any other pedometer though, keeping track...

iBird-1000 MP3 player

Now here's a penguin with a song - the iBird-1000 MP3 player. It comes in the form factor of a penguin, complete with a red bowtie and a pair of headphones. Other than play MP3 tunes on it, the iBird...

Bluetooth headsets to be simplified

Bluetooth headsets are pretty successful cellphone accessories in their own right, but Sensory Inc. aims to make it even easier to use by merely talking to them. A prototype of this idea is already available, where holding down a button...

September 19, 2007

iPhone from...Intel?!

Yes, that could be a very real possibility in the future. Intel just showcased some interesting devices at IDF Fall 07, with this uniquely designed cellphone/portable PC stealing the most thunder. Most people will call this the Intel Phone,...

9-Volt flashlights are nifty

Now who would've thought of putting their 9-Volt batteries to use like this? This extremely small flashlight is about as portable as it gets - all you need to do is attach the LED light unit on top of...

Loudtalks VoIP walkie-talkie service

Loudtalks is a free VoIP walkie-talkie service that lets you babble away with your friends online without having to go through the hassle of dialing up or waiting, just like how a real life walkie-talkie works save for the fact...

I-O Data releases Navi Clip

The Navi Clip from I-O Data comes with an integrated SiRFStar III/LP chipset, giving you one of the best chipsets in the market today where GPS navigation is concerned. You hook this up to a computer or laptop, enabling...

iLuv i707 FM transmitter

Just as I thought, the huge money pit that is the world of iPod accessories has just grown larger with the launch of new iPods, and the iLuv i707 FM transmitter is definitely one of them. It boasts an adjustable...

Embarco Chilled Air Docking Station

The External Chilled Air Docking Station is a collaboration between Embarco and Intel, featuring a miniature compressor that blows cold air at your laptop to keep things running cool. It is touted to be the smallest miniature compressor in...

One-week free downloads from NBC

NBC will be making their primetime and late-night TV shows available for download a full week after the shows air through a new service known as NBC Direct. These downloads are available at no additional charge to the viewer, which...

Metal Gear Solid 4 coming this year?

PS3 owners are more or less resigned to the fact that their long awaited killer app Metal Gear Solid 4 will be released sometime in 2008, but could joy arrive at their doorsteps earlier? Apparently so, as Konami's Tokyo...

European Super Paper Mario recalled

The European version of Super Paper Mario for the Wii has some bugs in it, and the wheels of motion required to make the error occur is so specific, in all probability you won't experience the gaming freezing up at...

LaCie Little Disk fails to inspire

LaCie might have engaged the services of designer Sam Hecht to come up with the Little Disk, but apart from the glossy finish (that incidentally screams of fingerprint magnet), there is nothing much to shout about. Overall, some people might...

Dual Shock 3 controller confirmed

Sony Computer Entertainment has finally unveiled the byproduct of it burying the hatchet with Immersion - the Dual Shock 3. This new controller will come with rumble capability, and looks like a twin of the gimped Sixaxis controller from...

WiMAX hits UMPCs and MIDs next year

The much talked about WiMAX standard has received a positive boost with news that it will inhabit laptops from next year onwards courtesy of mini card and half mini card form factors. These mini cards measure no larger than...

Price revealed for GamePark GP2X F-200

The GamePark GP2X F-200 finally has a price to go along with it - sad to say, the $250 price tag could get you double the number of DS Lites, which is like the hottest selling handheld console at this...

ThermoSuit system approved

The ThermoSuit system utilizes technology that rapidly cools a patient's core temperature, helping preserve cardiac and brain function in victims of cardiac arrest, stroke, heart attack, traumatic brain injury, and hyperthermic patients. The patient will wear a disposable body suit...

Electronic Venus Fly Trap

The Venus Fly Trap is one of the most menacing plants I have ever laid my eyes upon, and I must say they certainly do their bit in reducing the pesky fly population. Unfortunately, your living room or kitchen might...

32GB SATA Solid State Drive

Transcend has just announced its 32GB 2.5" SATA Solid State Drive that is housed within a tough metal case. Since it does not feature any moving parts, you can be sure that your data inside would not be susceptible to...

Canon REALiS SX7 and X700 projectors

Canon has a couple of new projectors available, and they are the REALiS SX7 and X700. Both of these work great in a serious business environment or in the more flexible artistic world. Developed to be extremely bright while...

Translucent LCD dashboard patented

Johnson Controls have already patented their Translucent LCD dashboard, which brings new hope that vehicles in the future will boast this far-out technology over what we're currently getting. Light from your windscreen will act as its backlight (artificially at...

New Samsung printers headed for Apple

Remember the drop dead gorgeous printers from Samsung that we looked at earlier this month? Well, apparently something as sleek as these aren't worthy of a release on a Windows platform since they're available exclusively only from Apple Stores. These...

Runco goes for 103-inch plasma display

Panasonic was first off the blocks to come out with a 103" plasma HDTV, and now Runco aims to emulate them by releasing the CinemaWall XP-103DHD plasma display. It comes with a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 and incorporates...

USB 180° Revolving 4 Ports Hub

Some USB hubs don't exactly come in a user friendly design as the ports are positioned so close together that any USB device with a relatively bulky connector will take up space on the other port, hence rendering the latter...

HP offering SSDs in laptops soon

HP will also hop on the solid state drive (SSD) bandwagon by including that option in its professional series of laptops from next month onwards, citing faster operation times, prolonged battery life and a higher durability as the main reasons...

Meizu M7 iPod-Touch Clone

Given that consumers’ interest for touch interface is at a peak, Meizu, a known Chinese media player manufacturer, has decided to provide more information about their upcoming M7 media player. Here are the specs: Size: 48 x 89 x7.3mm...

iPhone gets Assisted GPS

Actual photo of Navizon's virtual GPS in action - Thanks Cyril! Thanks to Navizon’s virtual GPS, the iPhone gets some real-time positioning capabilities. This is done by locating the nearest WiFi hotspots and cellular towers. Navizon also uses a database...

iPhonize your Blackberry with bPhone

Yes, I know, a number of your have been frustrated by the fact that you like the iPhone’s sexy interface but at the same time, you know that crackberry’s Blackberry’s email is still better and/or compatible with your corporate email...

USB 3.0 next year – 10x the speed

[photo courtesy of CNET] Intel has announced that it will introduce USB 3.0 next year, a standard that should be ten times faster than USB 2.0. Intel says that the speed boost is made possible by using fiber-optics in addition...

NES Clone – relive good memories for cheap

The YOBO NES Clone is a 100% compatible clone of Nintendo’s NES system that we loved and now regret to have dumped. It costs $35 – not so bad for a console that comes with two controllers (rare these...

FCC Approves ASUS P550 Smart Phone

Heads-up ASUS fans, the P550 is going to make it into the U.S. Here are the specs: Tri-band GSM, UMTS (3G) Wi-Fi 570Mhz CPU 64MB RAM GPS 2 Megapixel digital camera...

Intel to Add Flash Drives to Servers

Intel is reportedly going to add flash drives into servers, starting with a modest 32GB next year. Obviously, capacity is going to grow steadily to 64GB and 128GB from there. Flash drives have many benefits, but the one that...

RCA JetStream available in a few weeks

Going to the gym with a full-size iPod is sometimes clumsy an the wired headphones are a major annoyance – at least for me. I looked at this Sci-Fi Tech review of the RCA SetStream with interest because it...

Samsung Smartphone with Mouse Cursor

Here’s a video of a Samsung device that seems to be equipped with a “mini-joystick” or trackball very much like the BlackBerry 88xx series, the video is quite dark, so it’s hard to tell. On the (touch) screen, there...

Death Valley puts out tech bait

Death Valley park rangers will attempt to lure a new generation of Americans to explore the great outdoors by laying down some technological bait, where the vast national park on the California-Nevada borders are now being enhanced by a...

Hacker comes clean

Over a year has passed after David Maynor claimed to have found a method to take over a Macintosh computer by exploiting a flaw in the system's wireless card, and he has decided to publish the nitty gritty on the...

Sony Ericsson to run on Windows Mobile?

Looks like HTC has received ODM orders from Sony Ericsson that involve Windows Mobile-powered smartphones so that these new handsets will be able to hit retail stores sometime in the second half of next year. So far, volume shipments of...

Sony VAIO Graphic Splash notebooks

Looks like the ultra stylish Sony VAIO notebooks have just been given an injection of creativity by Maya Hayuk, a New York-based artist. These new notebooks will be known as the VAIO Graphic Splash Maya Hayuk Edition notebooks, available in...

Wacom celebrates 25th anniversary

Just like the electronic smiley, Wacom celebrates its 25th year in business by introducing new Intuos3 Special Edition pen tablets that come in 6" x 8", 6" x 11", and 9" x 12" sizes. Each tablet is said to...

Zune 2 Launch Set For October 16

Looks like Microsoft is about to launch a rather muted response to counter Apple's new range of iPods when October 16 rolls around. Dubbed the Zune 2, these will come with 80GB capacities and the ability to give you...

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin available

The long anticipated Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin is finally available for purchase, bringing a full stereo system in a portable form factor. The Zeppelin was specially developed to cater to iPod owners, boasting an integrated iPod dock that lets you...

LaCie teams up with Hecht

LaCie has joined forces with industrial designer Sam Hecht to bring a new portable LightScribe-enabled DVD writer that aims to bring a little bit more style and swagger to what most people would deem as "boring but essential" peripherals. The...

O2 iPhone has TV out options

Those who have already gotten their hands on O2's iPhone will notice that under the "Settings" menu lies the "TV out" option. Apparently, this European iPhone is touted to run on the yet-unreleased iPhone firmware v.1.1.1, which means a future...

VHoldr video camera makes it easy

The advent of video sharing sites like YouTube has made impromptu video recording popular, and the VHoldr video camera does just that in a hands-free manner. This rugged, weatherproof video camera is meant to be word and capture video wherever...

Spiderman suit design in the works

A scientist has successfully developed a Spiderman suit design which uses the self-cleaning, adhesive power of engineered molecules known as carbon nanotubes, resulting in gloves and boots that enable a person to stick to walls. While you won't be...

Live Search app knows where you are

Microsoft and Sprint have teamed up to bring the Live Search application that knows your current location, helping you pin down the nearest burger joint just in case you get a sudden case of the munchies in unfamiliar territory....

Bomb-sniffing briefcase developed

Thankfully for the rest of the free world, scientists have developed a bomb-sniffing briefcase that helps track down those who are responsible for detonating homemade 'fertilizer' bombs. Since these crude explosives are made from easily available chemical components like...

September 18, 2007

Intel to launch new Penryn chip

Mark November 12 on your calendars - that's the day Intel will introduce its new Penryn chip, a microprocessor that will be produced using 45-nanometer technology, making the chip much smaller than what it is today, bringing even faster...

Bose MusicMonitor system

Bose has a new sound system to further deplete your bank account with the Bose Computer MusicMonitor system. The MusicMonitor system is rather unique since they do not come with a subwoofer - will Bose's audio expertise make it...

Cloned Kodak camera with phone function

While we've seen our fair share of cloned phones, this one takes a slightly different route as it clones what looks like a Kodak digital camera, throwing in cellphone functionality as well. Having no qualms about naming this the...

Vaio Zoom notebook concept

Designer Eno Setiawan surely loves the Sony range of Vaio notebooks, which is why this Vaio Zoom notebook concept was concocted. The Zoom supposedly utilizes holographic technology that has been condensed into a thin glass form factor. Whenever you...

Wiimote lightsaber battles in the works

Star Wars fanboys have long dreamed to live out lightsaber battles, but unfortunately technology has limited those to using just keyboard, mouse, and controller to date. All that will change soon with the release of LucasArts' Star Wars: The Force...

Homebrew Pigeon Deterrent

Pigeons can be quite the pest around the home, and this is where the DIY Pigeon Deterrent device comes in handy. It uses a motion-activated water sprinkler to chase those pesky birds away, preventing them from pooping in your...

Yamaha NX-U02 USB speakers

Yamaha has just released the NX-U02 USB speakers, where the single speaker enclosure holds a couple of speakers, bringing you stereo sound from what looks like a single speaker. According to Yamaha, the use of a PowerStorage circuit which...

Trolltech Qtopia Phone Edition

Trolltech has just announced that the Qtopia Phone Edition has been ported to the Neo1973 cellphone, and in the same vein will make the Qtopia Phone Edition along with its components completely available under both the open source GPL version...

OS X Dashboard widgets on the iPhone

The Apple iPhone's functionality is slowly but surely expanding, and courtesy of Erica from the Unofficial Apple Weblog, she has managed to install OS X Dashboard widgets on her beloved iPhone. Thankfully, she has decided to share instructions on...

SpongeBob LCD TV now available

Looks like parents all over the world will be poorer as their little ones lay their eyes on the SpongeBob LCD TV. Retailing for $299 each, you get a full fledged LCD TV, although don't expect humongous screen sizes that...

GM1000 GSM Phone Line Interceptor

If you don't possess superhuman hearing and yet want to know just what your wife tells your mother-in-law about you, then the GM1000 GSM Phone Line Interceptor sounds like a must-have in your home. This tri-band phone and ‘room interceptor’...

Asus EeePC 700 price is final

Looks like the folks at Asus have finally decided to agree on the price of the Asus EeePC 700 computer. You can place your pre-order at Allasus.com by just dropping $260. For that price, you get 2GB of storage...

Book of Lights

I know (the right) books are supposed to bring enlightenment to the world with knowledge, but the Book of Lights takes on a more literal approach. Described as "the ultimate illuminated manuscript, Book of Lights’ pop up protagonist emits a...

Garmin Astro for your pooch

Keeping track of your pet, especially your dog isn't exactly the easiest task in the world. This is where the Garmin Astro comes in handy - it is actually a wireless transmitter that is attached to your dog's collar,...

Power Tour Guitar rocks the house

The Power Tour Guitar from Hasbro and Tiger Electronics does help people learn the guitar although you would be much better off with an actual guitar. It does so by teaching riffs, although those finger-mangling strings have been replaced by...

Denon releases ASD-3W iPod dock

Denon has a new iPod dock in town known as the ASD-3W. Not only does it hook up to your iPod, you can also connect it to your favorite Denon kit as well as stream Internet radio straight to your...

Belkin TuneBase FM transmitter

Belkin has just refreshed its TuneBase FM transmitter that sports the company's ClearScan technology which searches for the clearest station available automatically before beaming it to a nearby car stereo. Some cosmetic changes include the replacement of a button-only front...

61-inch Theater Spa

For those who are rich enough to pick up this 61" Theater Spa, you will be able to just sit back and relax while watching your favorite movie, letting both the actors on screen and the soothing jets of...

LG parades XPION computer in Korea

LG brings a little bit more oomph to the computing world with their XPION computer. Boasting a case that measures just 3.5" thick, the XPION comes with a sliding cover (guess they were inspired by their own cellphone range)...

Lexmark X4550 makes WiFi possible

For those who don't want to be tethered to their printers can always check out the Lexmark X4550. This printer brings WiFi functionality to the home or office for a mere $129. Not only do you get 802.11g wireless printing,...

Ergonomic Foot Warmer

Winter can get pretty chilly for those who hate the cold, so it doesn't hurt to pick up this Ergonomic Foot Warmer from Hammacher. Unlike other warming products that rely on USB power, the Ergonomic Foot Warmer is powered by...

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AMD Tri-Core Drama

Ever since AMD has announced its tri-core, most of the drama has been around the fact that it is most likely a defective quad-core, with one disabled unit. It is obvious that it would save AMD money to resell...

Alaska Airlines to launch inflight WiFi

Alaska Airlines has just announced that it will bring inflight wireless Internet connectivity sometime next year, based on Row 44's satellite-based broadband connectivity solution. The system will first be tested on a next-generation Boeing 737 aircraft next spring. Depending...

XRCADE fitness centers for kids

Forget the gym - that's way too mature for kids to get involved. The XRCADE fitness center would be more relevant, offering stuff that normal gyms have such as wall climbing and recumbent bicycles, but what would really attract...

Google Adsense Mobile Live

Adsense Mobile has launched, so here it is on ubergizmo.mobi and ubergizmo.mobi/fr. How does it look on your phone? Send us a picture to contact@ubergizmo.com :) If you didn’t know, Ubergizmo-To-Go has been available since Nov 15 2006 in English,...

Transparent Toaster for perfectionists

For those who love to have the perfect toast (equally brown on both sides and all over), then this Transparent Toaster is definitely a must-buy home appliance. Unfortunately, it remains a concept at this point in time although I don't...

New mice from Kensington scurry out

Kensington has a bunch of new mice from the SlimBlade Lifestyle collection, and among them include theSlimBlade Media Mouse, the SlimBlade Presenter Mouse, and the SlimBlade Trackball Mouse that retail for $59.99, $49.99, and $99.99 respectively. The Media Mouse...

AT&T readies Moto Q Global

Also know as the Motorola Q with integrated GPS, the Moto Q Global is an extremely slim device filled to the brim with features, where built-in GPS navigation is one of the main highlights. Without a shadow of doubt, AT&T...

miConnection iPod docks are zany

If you're looking for an iPod dock for your beloved MP3 player, there is a wide array to choose from with miConnection. The badly deformed frog that you see above is just one of many, and other designs include an...

LG introduces LN800 for Europe

Folks living in Europe will be pleased to know that LG has yet another high-end GPS navigation device known as the LN 800, taking over where the LN 700 left off. This GPS navigation system comes with a 4"...

Wii VC gets Turbografx-CD titles

Wii owners will be able to get their hands on classic Turbografx-CD titles soon, making it the first new console to be added to the Nintendo platform to keep original NES, SNES, N64, and Sega Genesis titles company. Hudson...

Smiley celebrates 25th birthday

Looks like the humble :-) has just turned 25, thanks to a stroke of genius (or should that be three) by Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott E. Fahlman. The smiley has spawned numerous emoticons throughout the two decades, and...

Google PowerPoint beta ready to roll

Google is keeping Microsoft's PowerPoint program in its sights by rolling out a new beta, where PowerPoint, Word and Excel copies are now collectively known as Google Docs. According to Google Docs engineering chief Sam Schillace, "Putting documents in the...

Kensington sd200v Docking Station

Kensington has a new notebook docking station in the form of the sd200v which enables users to hook up to five different USB devices, speakers, and even a VGA display using DisplayLink technology. Great for those who feel that their...

LG LX97WH plays nice with both formats

I guess it doesn't really matter much on which camp you're on when it comes to HD DVD and Blu-ray as hardware manufacturers are starting to include hybrid drives, just like the LG LX97WH. This computer does not only...

New Sony Ericsson concept phone

Sony Ericsson is currently working on a new concept phone which claims to revolutionize the way we use our cellphones. Already? I thought the iPhone just about did that, are folks all over the world ready for another revolution?...

USB flash drives look delicious

You don't have to always settle for boring old USB flash drives, and the Japanese certainly know how to break from boring routines with these delectable range of USB flash drives. They don't look rectangular from any angle, instead...

Clearwire portable wireless Internet

Clearwire will soon begin a trial of its portable wireless Internet service around Seattle via its PC cards. As you know, the majority of WiMax services require relatively large modems that must be hooked up to a power outlet, limiting...

Yamaha TENORI-ON touch screen

The Yamaha TENORI-ON touch screen will definitely appeal to musicians as they get to "draw" music. Features include a control interface of up to 16 layers, 256 preset tones, and half a dozen sequence/loop modes, all the while displaying...

Digg PC case up for auction

The Digg PC case is finally up for auction, and it starts at a jaw dropping $2,500. Some people might think of it as pretty steep, but the innards are definitely something to shout about. You can view the...

European iPhone is Official

This is done: Apple and O2 have announced the iPhone. The result is: No 3G – it’s the same iPhone than the one sold in the USA, and O2 pays a boatload of money to get the deal. November...

September 17, 2007

Magic Backpack Straps

Ok so this backpack doesn't run on pixie dust and some incantations, but the way it generates power by itself surely warrants the word 'magic' in its title. Each strap is made using a special piezoelectric material called polyvinylidene fluoride...

iPhone doubles up as wireless modem

Short of saving the world, is there anything the iPhone cannot do? Those who want to go online using their iPhone as a modem can now do so with Tinyproxy, enabling you to surf the Net on your Mac laptop...

China surpasses 600 million cellphone mark

Now that's an impressive figure - it shows that nearly half the 1.3 billion population owns a handset each. You know which market to cater to if you're planning on selling cellphone accessories - after all, with such a huge...

Wheel of Eternity goes hi-tech

Looks like even the traditional collectible card gaming system has not escaped the scourge of technology - Square Enix and Taito have teamed up to create a new game known as The Wheel of Eternity. This card-based RPG uses...

Dual Shock 3 confirmed?

Listening in on the 1 Up Yours podcast unveiled a juicy tidbit - PS3 owners will soon be able to pick up the Dual Shock 3 controller after it is unveiled at Tokyo Game Show sometime this week. Hopefully this...

Razer Pro|Type keyboard gets new update

Razer has released an update for the Pro|Type keyboard which includes upgraded functionality and productivity. All you need to do is reinstall the driver using the Automatic Updater found on your Pro|Type’s installation disc, or visit the product support...

Tomy i-Sobot now on Amazon

Looks like the Tomy i-Sobot is now available on Amazon, retailing for $299.99. Dubbed as the smallest humanoid robot in the world, the i-Sobot comes with 17 custom designed actuators and a gyro-sensor. He stands just 6.5" tall but despite...

Huawei E800 does Skype too

The Huawei E800 portable phone has just cleared the hurdles set by the FCC, so it ought to make an appearance in the domestic market soon. Other than using it as a regular handset, you can also hop on the...

Zicplay Microkey MP3 player

Just when you thought that the iPod Shuffle could not get any smaller, along comes Zicplay and their Microkey MP3 player. The 1.7" long and 0.5" wide body manages to cram in 1GB of storage, making it a wee bit...

USBIRXR3 remote adapter for PS3s

The lack of any IR support for the PS3 is certainly disheartening as you can't program your universal remote to work with it, which is why disgruntled gamer Mike Muecke has come up with the USBIRXR3 USB IR dongle. This...

Sun to power refrigerators

Looks like the Solar Turbine Group will attempt to bring the power of refrigeration to developing nations using a virtually inexhaustible power supply - the sun. This team has developed a solar thermal generator that can be purchased for $12,000...

HP on laptop launch spree

HP is definitely serious about staying at the top in the world of computers by unveiling a new range of Presarios and Pavilions to suit every taste and budget. The most striking among them would be the HP Pavilion...

Sony Internet Video Link

CES 2007 was when Sony introduced their Internet Video Link for Bravia televisions, bringing you Internet content on the TV by hooking up with AOL and Yahoo!. This sounds pretty spiffy, but on the other hand it does leave you...

Halo 3 Xbox 360 unboxing

Microsoft has released a special Halo 3 edition of the Xbox 360, but strangely enough this console doesn't even come with the game as you'll have to wait until next week to get your grubby hands on it. It...

More Palm 500v info

Palm's new 500v Windows Mobile smartphone was just released, and if you have some spare time to check out on just what the 500v is all about (without your boss knowing it of course), click on the links provided. After...

Magellan Maestro line is super thin

So thin, in fact, that it has been declared as the thinnest GPS device in the world. The Magellan Maestro Maestro will come in three flavors - 4200, 4215 and 4245. The 4245 is the top-of-the-line version, featuring live traffic...

Medion ships laptop with virus

As the French would say, "C'est bizarre!". German PC vendor Medion have apparently shipped laptops that come with an ancient 13-year old virus known as Stoned Angelina through Aldi retail stores. This virus hides itself in the DOS boot sector...

Exclusive Dash Express GPS Hands-On

We got our hands on the new Dash Express GPS Navigation system that was shown yesterday on Dash’s official blog. Look at our Dash Express photo gallery too see it from every angle. A few details can still change,...

NeoNode N2 available in Q2 08

It looks like the NeoNode N2 will hit the US shores early next year – at the moment, no carrier deals have been announced. I’m not even sure that it has been approved by the FCC at this point....

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40% revenue share for Apple in O2 iPhone deal

The guardian is reporting that Apple can command a 40% revenue share over whatever O2 (a UK wireless operator) will make from iPhone users. It’s *huge*! (or “mad” as O2’s competitors say) Obviously Apple’s unique position with the iPhone...

MotionPortrait Turns Photos into Computer Graphics

Motion Portrait claims to have succeeded where many have failed in the past: extract 3D information from a photo and instantly turn it into an animatable computer graphics (CG) element. Once digitized, the model can be manipulated in many...

Rumor: Offline GMail Coming

The word on the street is that Google will enable GMail to work offline very soon. That would be really practical for GMail users who might want to work in places that don’t have an internet connection (Yikes!). Gmail...

Delonghi retro radio toaster

Now isn't this device just spiffy - the Delongi retro radio toaster does more than just eject a couple of slices of perfectly toasted bread to suit your taste - it also brings you the latest in world news over...

Triops digital camera

The Triops digital camera is definitely very different from others that you find in the market these days as it boasts a trio of fisheye lenses, capable of capturing panoramic photos or even being thrown to snap blurry images....

Zyken NightCove

The Zyken NightCove is definitely an interesting alarm clock - most notably for its astronomical price of $2,500. It doesn't use the standard alarm jingle to wake you up - instead, it increases the intensitiy of light in order...

The Governator introduces a new bill

Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger has just signed a new bill that is now a law. This new law makes it illegal for anyone aged 16 to 17 to use a cellphone, pager, laptop, or handheld computer while driving a vehicle. The...

Bullet Proof Baby Stroller

You never know just which madman might be standing at the corner these days, holding a gun and ready to fire at a moment's notice. The Bullet Proof Baby Stroller will definitely appeal to paranoid parents, keeping your next...

Killacycle almost lived up to its name

The Killacycle is one mean piece of a machine, being dubbed the fastest electric motorcycle ever. Recently, it nearly lived up to its billing when owner Bill Dube accidentally rode into a parked van while showing off for the video...

MOTOLIVN landline phones

Motorola has brought over its vowel-less naming convention to the living room, and this time it is the MOTOLIVN range of landline phones for Europe that are set to impress. This location-free base unit allows you to position telephone handsets...

Traxdata EZ Drive YEGO

Now isn't the Traxdata EZ Drive YEGO a cutie? This unique USB device actually comes with 2GB of internal memory to help you store data, but it also boasts a couple more USB ports for expansion options. You can even...

LCD desk mount secured monitor

For those who have just bought a new LCD monitor, chances are you love it to bits and want to take the very best care of it. Unfortunately, sometimes unforseen circumstances (like a running kid) could knock over your precious...

Marantz CR101 CD player

Marantz is a household name when it comes to high end audio products, so expectations will definitely be high with the Marantz CR101 CD player. This premium CD player comes with a premium white finishing and an aluminum front...

Hitachi peers into the past for future

There are still certain quarters who have not migrated from their VHS collection to VCD or even DVD, and perhaps their faith has been justified with the release of new Hitachi products that boasts 3-in-1 recording capability. First off...

Panasonic P2 cards now in 32GB flavor

Looks like those using Panasonic P2 High Definition cameras are in for a treat, as Panasonic has released more storage solutions in the form of P2 cards that hold up to 32GB of data. Space is definitely a premium...

Decent grades gets you games

A shop manager with a conscience - that's Brandon Scott for you. He claims that he will only sell computer games to children who have achieved decent grades in their studies, and even then this must be confirmed by...

Dash Satellite Navigation Make-Over

The news was posted on the Dash Blog: the wirelessly connected Satelitte Navigation system has a new design that looks a whole lot better than previous models. Thanks to its GSM+WiFi connectivity, it can retrieve information like real-time traffic...

Sprint to Launch Airave Today

Sprint’s Airave is designed to route voice calls over the internet when users are home. This is in fact a voice over IP (VOIP) service that sprint will sell for a monthly fee between $15 (personal plan) and $30...

Gamer Dies After 3-day Gaming Marathon

Investing too much time and effort into your hobby could be the death of you, as this man from southern China found out the literal way. The 30-something year old collapsed in front of his computer terminal suddenly after a...

Sidekick lookalike could be 4th edition

What you see here is a Sharp cellphone that was paraded at the recently concluded IFA 2007 in Berlin. It looks as though it shares some genetic material with the famous Sidekick line, and chances are pretty high that...

September 16, 2007

iPhone gets remote desktop

Apple iPhone owners will be pleased to know that their wonder handset will benefit from yet another software that allows them to remotely access their Windows-powered computer via the iPhone using RDM+. RDM+ is, in essence, a remote desktop program...

Razer ships Pro|Click Mobile mouse

Razer is more often associated with gaming peripherals, but this time the company has taken steps to reach out to the non-gaming crowd with the new Pro|Click Mobile mouse. Although it is compact in size, it comes with supposedly big...

Digital Video Rocket

Model rocket kits have been around for some quite time already, but how about taking it to the digital age? The Digital Video Rocket is one such plaything for older teens and adults, featuring an integrated video camera that captures...

Asus R300 and R700 GPS systems

Asus enters the GPS navigation system fray by releasing the R300 and R700 systems. While both share plenty of similarities aesthetically, the R300 has a smaller display compared to the R700's 4.3" screen. Shared features include an integrated GPS...

Kenwood updates Media Keg line

Kenwood has decided to refresh their line of Media Keg digital audio players with the HD60GD9 and HD60GD9EC models. Both come with a 60GB hard drive, which is double the capacity of the HD30GB9 that was released last year. The...

GSM-ready iPhones available online

Looks like unlocked iPhones are pretty hot commodities these days, available via online channels across US and Europe. These unlocked iPhones can work with virtually any GSM network in the world, and they retail between $450 and $700 which starkly...

Offline Gmail coming?

Word on the street has it that there will be an offline Gmail version in the near future, powered by Google Gears. For those not in the know, Google Gears is an open source browser extension which makes it possible...

Apple software update for iPhone

Apple is certainly cranking out software updates for the iPhone, as the latest will be the third one since its June release. This new update supposedly throws in new features while improving the overall stability for the phone's Mac...

Hard drive clock wows

Who would've thought of turning a hard drive into a clock? Well, some hackers with a respectable amount of DIY knowledge have conjured up such an invention, using the disk reading arm to indicate the current minute by moving left...

Meizu M8 could ship January next year

Rumors are afloat that Meizu has already set January 17, 2008 to be the shipping date for its highly anticipated M8. Not only do we have a new shipping date, it also comes with a new price of $788.50 which...

Ultra-realistic robot double

We all know how good China is when it comes to cloning stuff, but at the WIRED NextFest exhibition at LA last Thursday many people were stumped when they laid their eyes on an ultra-realistic robot from China. Modeled...

Nokia works on Universal Flash Storage

Nokia is working with some of its competitors and chipmakers to produce a universal flash memory unit for cellphones. Currently known as Universal Flash Storage (UFS), it is meant to do away with numerous memory card readers and translation devices...

Cyclists power supercomputer

Looks like SiCortex has successfully developed a supercomputer that is powered by a team of eight cyclists. Yes, you read that right - 8 cyclists (comprised of members of the Jax Racing team) who helped demonstrate the SC648 supercomputer that...

Driver alertness monitor developed

Greek Transport Institute IMET at the National Center for Research and Technology Development in Thessaloniki is currently developing a driver alertness monitoring system that will jolt the sleepy driver in order to help prevent accidents. This is made possibly with...

Acer intros new P series LCD monitors

Acer America has made available its new P series LCD monitors that target both home and educational environments. Available in 19", 20", 22", and 24" widescreen sizes, these monitors will come equipped with either HDMI or DVI connectivity, catering for...

Asus P526 reviewed

Our friends at Trusted Reviews have spent some quality time with the Asus P526, but the results weren't really all that impressive. Operating on the Windows Mobile 6 Professional platform, this smartphone might look dashing but it doesn't really impress...

Kyocera produces ultra-bright LCDs

Kyocera has successfully developed a couple of new 5.7" LCDs with tranmissive display in both VGA and QVGA resolution, where both boast superior brightness values that make them readable even under direct sunlight, making it ideal for outdoor use....

SanDisk fights Alzheimers

SanDisk has taken the fight to Alzheimer's disease using sales of its Ultra II SD card and a Cruzer Micro USB flash drive. For every specially-branded product purchased through August 2008, SanDisk will donate $1 to the Alzheimer's Association in...

Automatic Sushi Roller

Check out this Automatic Sushi Roller from Bandai Namco. It helps even the most untrained hands roll out a perfect and tight sushi within seconds without even attending cooking school. All you need are the proper ingredients (seaweed, rice,...

Order a Big Mac via cellphone

Looks like Koreans will now be able to place orders for their favorite meals from McDonald's using nothing but the humble cellphone. Employing the "Touch Order" menu (and being the first in the world to do so) and RFID technology,...

New LCD module from NEC

NEC has just unleashed a new LCD module that utilizes white LED for its backlight. These new 6.5" TFT LCD modules feature high luminance and VGA resolution, and will be known as NL6448BC20-21C and NL6448BC20-21D for the more technically...

Leadtek launches new iCAMs

If you haven't yet picked up a webcam of any sort, perhaps you could check out the WinFast iCAM200 MA and iCAM100 M from Leadtek. Both webcams come with an integrated high sensitive microphone for crystal clear clarity, and...

Speecys SPC-101C can laugh

Well, the joke's on you if you think $3,000 is worth being spent on the Speecys SPC-101C, as it would be the manufacturers who'll be laughing their way to the bank, while you and your repertoire of bad jokes elicit...

Haier laptop bleeds the wallet

Haier has definitely upped the ante when it comes to price with their new laptop/tablet PC hybrid, running on an Intel Core Duo U2500 processor, an Intel 945GM chipset, 2GB of RAM, an 80GB hard drive, WiFi connectivity (no 802.11n...

Innovator MW-705 BT GPS Watch

The Innovator MW-705 Multifunctional BT GPS Watch from Mainnav is pretty comprehensive where features are concerned - it boasts an OLED display, a heart rate sensor, a thermometer, a speed and distance meter, and the ability to let you stay...

USB Greenhouse powered by computer

The USB Greenhouse allows you to grow plants healthily without the need for sunlight, since it illuminates growth light instead. Just make sure that it is connected to a powered USB port whenever you want to let it grow,...

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