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October 31, 2007

PC Dice cuts to the chase

So you've slept your way through university and still managed to land a job as an IT administrator in a Fortune 500 company. Unfortunately, your skills don't match up to your paper credentials, and whenever you need to make a...

Bicygnals help keep you safe on roads

Cyclists have the disadvantage of using their hands instead of signal lights while they're on the road, and the Bicygnals help remedy that situation by featuring extremely bright LED front rear lights that are wirelessly connected via radio frequencies with...

Piano plays CDs, too

This miniature piano looks like a music box at first glance, and upon closer inspection you'll realize that it is actually a tiny CD player. The Cathay PK-24 desktop stereo disguises its playback controls as piano keys, while built-in...

USB Ferris Wheel Phone Stand

The USB Ferris Wheel Phone Stand is one cute desktop peripheral as it cradles your handset, revolving the ferris wheel whenever there is an incoming call or text message. Physical movement is accompanied by tinkling just in case your...

LG GSA-E60N claims high-speed record

Forget HD DVD and Blu-ray for the moment - LG has released its GSA-E60N DVD writer that places it at the top of performance charts, burning DVD+/-R at 20x. This feat is not the only one in town though as...

Motorola and AT&T launches Q9h

AT&T will be carrying Motorola's Q9h global smartphone on an exclusive basis, making it the first MOTO Q smart device in the US that features worldwide capabilities. Features include a QWERTY keyboard, crystal clear voice quality, UMTS/HSDPA support, Windows...

Invisible tank technology to come?

The British Ministry of Defence are currently working on a new technology that aims to make tanks invisible to the naked eye, hoping to roll out the first of such war machines in 2012. This technology involves using cameras and...

Jensen releases Internet tablet

Jensen has just released its Anyware PC that comes in the form of a tablet. This tablet is powered by Windows XP and comes with a 30GB hard drive, GPS connectivity, WiFi and Bluetooth support, a touchscreen display, and a...

Mr. Light lamp alarm clock

The Mr. Light dawn/dusk simulating table lamp alarm clock surely takes the cake when it comes to aesthetically interesting electronics design, looking somewhat like an elongated 2G iPod nano on a stand. This device is not an MP3 player...

Mobileye automatic warning system

Mobileye is an automatic warning system that relies on a color-coded indicator which is mounted to your dashboard. It consists of a tiny video camera that is attached to the rear view mirror, relying on its EyeQ (cute) image processor...

Nokia debuts N500 at SEMA 2007

Nokia has just introduced the N500 portable navigation device - the first of its kind after Nokia bought over Navteq last month. The N500 looks like any other GPS navigation device, featuring a 4.3" color touchscreen display, an integrated...

Saga Zone social site for oldies

Youths have Facebook, MySpace and Friendster social networking sites to keep up with the latest on each other, while folks over 50 often scan the obituaries before they even lay eyes on the headlines in the morning paper. Saga...

iPod Touch cloned...again

The iPod Touch form factor has just "benefitted" from yet another cloning effort, and this time we have a nameless device up for your perusal. This touchscreen-based PMP comes with a 2.8" display, MP4 video support and MP3, WMA and...


Wayfinder V7500 Compass

In this digital day and age, everything around is slowly but surely turning ditching their analog ways. Case in point - the Wayfinder Electronic compass. This 21st century update to an age old contraption is said to boast digital...

Verizon Wireless INpulse Plans

Verizon Wireless has new INpulse plans that offer pay-as-you-go options to suit virtually any lifestyle. Rates start from as low as $0.02/minute for voice calls and text messages. These plans are known as INpulse Core, INpulse Plus and INpulse...

Marware Sportsuit Convertible cases

 Marware has just released its new Sportsuit Convertible cases for iPhone and iPod Touch, completing the current line that caters to both the iPod classic and nano. The Sportsuit Convertible for iPhone and iPod touch features a 3-in-1 case solution...

Blue Frog launches Impulse on LATV

 Blue Frog hopes to raise the innovation bar where iTV is concerned with Impulse, its programming overlay text-to-screen application on LATV Netwroks' affiliates throughout the US. Impulse will hold the distinction of being the first Adobe Flash-based overlay application in...

Make your own biodiesel with BioBox

BioBox from Pacific Natural Energy (PNE) enables you to make your own biodiesel - perfect for companies that are in the middle (as in, not big enough to be a large-scale producer and yet own too many trucks to...

Wireless ECG patch

IMEC from Belgium has developed a wireless ECG patch that helps minimize the discomfort of folks who have a heart condition and require round-the-clock monitoring. While this revolutionary device is still a few years away from being commercialized, the...

2007 Uber10 Gift List and Party!

Last year we were caught off-guard by our readers’ demand for a holiday gift list, so we promised to build one early from then on. Last night, we used the “Uber10” gift list premiere as an excuse to throw...

iSkin releases Cerulean F1+TX for iPod

iSkin has further expanded the iPod accessory market with its Cerulean F1+TX stereo Bluetooth device, making it one of the handful of companies that offer a premium quality Bluetooth 2.0 solution. The Cerulean F1 and TX were sold separately previously,...

Dot Earth blog from NYTimes

NYTimes.com, the most visited newspaper site in the US, has just launched its Dot Earth blog that focuses on the growing human impact on our planet's health. This new online community allows folk like you and I to discover and...

Voiceserve to launch VoiceSIM 2.0

Voiceserve has placed a date to its VoiceSIM 2.0 card - December 1st, 2007 to be exact. This announcement was made with anticipation of the mad holiday season rush, and benefits users with free roaming in more than 120 countries...

Saitek Cyborg mouse in the works

Saitek aims to take on gaming mice from Logitech and Microsoft with its Cyborg mouse, but the design looks too unorthodox to be comfortable. Still, momma told me never to judge a book by its cover, so it remains to...

SigNature DNA used in security product

Applied DNA Sciences and Printcolor have come to an agreement, with the latter agreeing to use APDN's SigNature DNA Markers as part of its recently launched spectraCRYPT line of security inks. Printcolor believes that SigNature DNA is currently best solution...

V7 launches new GPS units

V7 from Ingram Micro has just released the NAV740 and NAV730 GPS navigation systems. Both of these units are extremely portable, with a SiRFStar III GPS chipset inside and a 400MHz processor to run everything. It comes with an SD...

Asus HR-0205T Optical Disc Drive

Asus has just unveiled the HR-0205T Optical Disc Drive that caters to the hardcore entertainment fan, featuring high definition movie playback, multi-functionality and quiet operations. The Asus HR-0205T Optical Disc Drive operates at a mere 23.7dB for DVD playback while...

3D Cube to hit market next year

eMDT will be launching its 3D head mounted display known as 3D Cube in Korea sometime during Q1 2008, but it will be on display at CES 2008 in Las Vegas. This headset boasts VGA resolution at 640 x 480...

Leopard upgrade kills wireless

There are certain segments of Mac users who are reporting a number of problems concerning their wireless connections after upgrading to Leopard - and one of the biggest problems faced so far is the steady degradation of their wireless link....

Western Digital stings with Scorpio HDD

Western Digital has released its new 320GB Scorpio 2.5" SATA II drive, bringing a maximum burst speed of 300Mb/s, 8MB of cache and an estimated seek time of 12ms to the table. Not only that, it was designed to...

Everex gPC hits Wal-Mart

Everex has unleashed the gPC (better known as Google PC) that will retail for $200 while running on the Ubuntu Linux kernel with Google applications in addition to open source software. This new computer aims to bring Linux to...

Deals of the day

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Samsung launches trio of LCD monitors

Samsung has just introduced three more LCD monitors that come in 19" and 22" sizes. These are the 19" SyncMaster 920BM as well as the SyncMaster 920WM and 2220WM widescreen 22" monitors, targeting both commercial users and consumers seeking enhanced...

Sharp solar electricity systems in CA

Sharp has developed solar electricity systems that will be used for all residences in Clarum Homes’ new Hamilton Park community in Menlo Park, California. These new Clarum Homes will use Sharp's OnEnergy solar systems as standard features, ensuring clean...

Pirates go online

Avast, me hearties! Disney Onlne has just announced its new Pirates of the Caribbean Online MMOG that will run on both PC and Mac platforms, allowing thousands of players to experience the swashbuckling world that captured the imagination of...

Sanyo Eneloop bell concept

We all know how the Sanyo Eneloop is one fantastic rechargeable battery that can be used straight out from the box, and the company has innovated the Eneloop brand further with the prototype Eneloop bell. This burglar alarm is not...

EQO launches new smartphone app

EQO Communications has just released a native Windows Mobile beta version of its mobile VoIP, text and IM application. This application will be free, enabling users to make super cheap phone calls with rates starting from $0.023 a minute....

Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray player

Panasonic has just introduced the DMP-BD30 Blu-ray player, making next generation even more so. This player is hailed to be the first of its kind that has Final Standard Profile that adds a bunch of new and enhanced features to...

Sprint has $30 BlackBerry data plan

Sprint will be introducing a spanking new data plan soon that is dedicated to BlackBerry users. This new plan provides unlimited Web browsing, email, IM, Sprint on Demand access, Sprint TV, Sprint Navigation as well as unlimited text messaging,...

50 Cent gets his ride souped up

Harman Consumer Group has taken its JBL brand and outfitted rapper 50 Cent's Pontiac G8 performance sedan with a massive 800-watt JBL audio system - the JBL PX600. What you get with this monstrosity include a couple of two-channel amps...

NEC Wideband Wearable Antenna Prototype

NEC has just developed the Wideband Wearable Antenna Prototype that can be worn on clothing, helping you increase your reception whenever you are walking through areas with low reception levels. Unfortunately, having such an antenna attached to you at...

Deluo GPS mouse

Deluo has just introduced the first mouse in the world that comes with an integrated GPS receiver, although I'm not too sure what the virtue of having that would bring. Perhaps it is meant to benefit your boss since he'll...

GIPS releases REX VoIP softphone

Global IP Solutions, also known as GIPS, has just released the REX VoIP softphone - a communication tool that boasts multi-party instant messaging, advanced presence capabilities, voicemail and a comprehensible user interface. This device allows users to communicate more...

V Cast Mobile TV gets NBA matches

Basketball fans take note - the 2007/8 season will see NBA games being aired live on V CAST Mobile TV. This means you'll be able to enjoy over 70 ESPN-produced NBA games from today onwards, including match-ups featuring the Dallas...

Embarq makes home phone cool

Embarq is offering a new service that enables the home phone and wireless phone to work closely in tandem, helping customers to miss less calls while using fewer wireless minutes and stay connected. The Together Plan Plus integrates it...

Western Digital goes pink

Western Digital has just introduced its new pink WD Passport Portable Drive that will see proceeds from each purchase being donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Each of these new Passport Portable Drives will come with 250GB storage...

Inflight Internet trend for next year

What do you think will be the hottest news in the techno-sphere next year? Some people would probably advocate AirCell, air-to-ground technology that will pioneer the launch of inflight broadband connectivity on commercial airlines. This will definitely be a boon...

Lightening Strike Protection System

The Lightening-Strike Personal Protection System was designed especially for women, looking like a normal flashlight at first but storing the capabilities of a personal alarm and a tri-strike crown that works great for maximum impact on pressure points as one...

Ricoh releases GR DIGITAL II

Ricoh has just introduced a successor to the GR DIGITAL that was first introduced a couple of years ago, and this new model is unceremoniously called the GR DIGITAL II. This high-resolution compact camera boasts the GR ENGINE II image...

DJ headphones with Swarovski crystals

Now here's a pair of headphones that you will definitely love, as they're adorned with 60,000 Swarovski crystal beads and in pink, no less. In addition, the headphones feature Amethyst Crystals throughout as well as a luxury box and small...

Dual-person scooter coupe

Check out this two-person scooter coupe that definitely looks as though it has traveled from the future to the present. This vehicle can achieve a maximum of 30 mph courtesy of its 50cc air-cooled 4-stroke engine, but is relatively...

Toshiba releases Vardia RD-A301

Toshiba has just released the Vardia RD-A301 that comes with an internal 300GB hard drive, allowing you to record HD video on it or on HD DVD media in MPEG4 AVC/H.264 formats. Not only that, you'll be able to record...

MP-170 film speakers are super thin

While most of us figure out that speakers do nothing but pump out music, the MP-170 speakers from Miraeplasma does that and more - it also displays your favorite image during audio playback, making it double up as a portable...

Sony works on In-Car connectivity

Sony has finally caught on to the game and figured out that connectivity is a key trend this year as consumers prefer to have more control over their music. Hence, Sony has provided Xplod in-dash head units that cater...

Samsung launches YP-T10 PMP

Samsung's latest YP-T10 portable media player strangely looks like the 2G iPod nano at first glance, but it comes with updated features including a 2" display that boasts a 16:9 widescreen format, a new character GUI known as Sammy,...

dotPhoto supports Eye-Fi card

Looks like the recently released Eye-Fi card has already received support from dotPhoto, a leading online personal media site. This is good news for those with a dotPhoto account as they can automatically upload photos to the site directly...

3D LCD 1040S monitor in Korea

3DIS has just released its 3D LCD monitor in Korea, known as the 1040S. This monitor will see action in CES 2008, so I can't wait to see the actual monitor in action. This Parallax Barrier type 3D monitor allows...

LG Shining Stone jewelry concept player

LG has just launched its Shining Stone UP3 S2 MP3 player that takes on the jewelry concept, being made out of high quality material as well as a metal body, coming in five colors - black diamond, crystal silver, ruby...

Toilet Tunes silence your business

Ever had to go really badly? During those times when you have no trouble trying to stop the flood of the entire past few days' worth of digested food, you're also an impromptu conductor who composes a cacaphony of...

Professional Quad Timer

Since the upcoming holiday season will be upon us before we know it, it makes perfect sense to have the Professional Quad Timer in your kitchen especially if you're the designated cook for the entire family. This multi-event timer...

New touch-based concept

Don't get too excited just yet - the LG Touch is a but a concept, but it will feature an entirely new user interface based on a multi-touch display and new software which enables users to control the LG Touch...

Wine gadgets for the holidays

Granted, the holiday season is the time where most people pop open bottles of booze, so what better way to enhance your drinking experience than using wine gadgets? First off we have the Automatic Wine Twirler for the extremely...

October 30, 2007

Eye-Fi launches 2GB SD card

Eye-Fi has just rolled out its 2GB Eye-Fi SD card, bringing WiFi connectivity (802.11g, no less) to virtually any device that boasts an SD memory card slot. Guess you can kiss goodbye to pesky cables or memory card readers...

Canon LV-7365 projector

Canon has released the LV-7365 projector that boasts some pretty interesting capabilities - it can project a 100" image from a distance of 9.2 feet, and comes with a 1.6x zoom lens that has been multicoated to reduce reflections,...

Yahoo IM gets new media features

Yahoo will be introducing new media-playing features, large file transfer capability and additional languages to its instant messaging service, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. This is a strategic move that is a long time in coming since...

Sony PS3 consumes less power

Sony has moved on to the 65nm manufacturing process and the fruits of its labor is evident in the new 40GB PS3 that will be launched in the US on November 2nd. This 65nm Cell processor will drop power consumption...

Google talks to Verizon Wireless

Google and Verizon Wireless are currently discussing the possibility of introducing handsets to the market via the latter which run on Google's very own operating system software and applications, and a formal announcement concerning Google's mobile plans is expected to...

NEC laptop to match Nissan Micra

NEC has just dropped an announcement that it will release a special edition laptop that comes with an external design that matches the local equivalent of Nissan's Micra model (also known as the Nissan March) will be on sale from...

Microsoft wants (more of) your money

Microsoft intends to usher in the holiday season by introducing a bunch of Zune accessories for all you 1 million plus Zune owners that are manufactured by licensed partners, and among these are the following: The Zune Home A/V...

Whazzat goes chicken with USB drive

Chicken feet anyway. This must surely be one of the weirder USB flash drive designs to date - I mean, a chicken foot? It comes in 1GB capacity and retails for $44 - certainly not the cheapest around but...

Nintendo DS Lite gets gold treatment

I guess with oil prices defying gravity all the time and the once almighty dollar plumbing to new depths every day, it makes sense that people rush to gold as a traditional safe haven. To coat just about anything...

Peugeot Salt & Pepper Mills

How lazy can one get not to grind their own salt and pepper? Peugeot drivers, I guess. After all, this is the very same vehicle company that comes up with the Peugeot Elis Electric Saly & Pepper Mills which...

Nikon Coolpix P5100 review

Announced at the end of August, the new Nikon Coolpix P5100 camera arrives just 6 months after the P5000. Aimed at the enthusiast photographer who wants some control over what the camera is doing, the 12.1 megapixel Nikon P5100...

Sony Ericsson UIQ interface sneak peek

Sony Ericsson devices aren't exactly the most user friendly ones in town, partly due to the hardware and current UIQ user interface. It looks like the company has taken the latter into consideration by tweaking it to keep up with...

Lex attaches to bike wheel

If you're still a poor student who cannot afford a ride that comes with blinged out wheels and headlights, check out the Lex device that targets bicycles. This small LED light is attached to the spokes of a bike wheel,...

Golfsmith Star Trek Enterprise NCC-1701

Trekkies who love their golf, go nuts with the Golfsmith Star Trek Enterprise NCC-1701. This putter retails for $130 and will come in extremely limited quantities - 1,701 to be exact. It has been shaped to look like the USS...

Robi targets iPod

The Robi device not only endows your iPod with an instant DAB tuner when used, it also doubles up as a remote for the iPod - unfortunately, its wired existence and relatively high price tag of $100 makes the...

TEAC LP-R400 plays many formats

TEAC's latest offering the LP-R400 helps bridge the generation gap between the vinyl disc and CD as it is capable of playing both formats. In addition, it boasts an AM/FM radio and supports CD recording, giving you a last chance...

Essoni claims to be thinnest LCD TV

I really don't know who to believe any more these days - Nastar has presented the Essoni LCD TV at the IT Channel USA Conference 2007 event, touting it to be the thinnest 1080p full HD LCD TV in...

Beauto house-cleaning robot

So you're too broke to pick up one of those fancy vacuum-cleaning robots? The Beauto house-cleaning robot from Japan ought to be a hit with folk like you then, since it runs off a quartet of AAA batteries and...

JVC RM-A215 universal remote

The JVC RM-A215 universal remote might not look like much at first glance, but by adopting a palm grip shape, it makes it perfect to hold in your palm, putting easy-to-read buttons within reach for hassle-free operations. The JVC RM-A215...

Toshiba has new external storage gizmos

Toshiba just launched a new line of backup solutions that come in a svelte 2.5" form factor, carrying up to 250GB of data on-the-go. Toshiba claims these USB 2.0 portable external hard drives have the largest capacity in this...

Handheld digital wallet

The handheld digital wallet is but a concept that helps you manage your cash flow, consolidating different methods of tracking earning and spending while conjuring personal, customized strategies to save all those greenbacks for a rainy day. Not only...

Harman Kardon GPS-810

If you've been hankering after a high end GPS navigation system all this while, the Harman Kardon GPS-810 would be a prime candidate for your consideration. It shares all features found on both the GPS-310 and GPS-510, in addition to...

Harman Kardon GPS-510

The Harman Kardon GPS-510 shares all the same features as the GPS-310 (including Text-to-Speech technology, a touchscreen interface, a "Points of Interest" search, 2GB of internal flash memory, and a 4" widescreen WQVGA LCD display) while starring some new features...

Harman Kardon GPS-310

Harman Kardon has just released the GPS-310 that enables both navigation and digital audio to run simultaneously, ensuring important navigation information is not left out of the picture whenever you're grooving to your favorite tunes. In addition, the user gets...

October 29, 2007

Magellan RoadMate 1200

Magellan has readied its RoadMate 1200 that in all probability will be made available for the upcoming Black Friday sales. The Magellan 1200 boasts a 3.5" anti-glare touchscreen display and relies on the Centrality Atlas II GPS receiver instead of...

Terabyte thumb drives a possibility

Researchers have successfully developed a low-cost, low-power computer memory that could potentially see it being used in terabyte-sized thumb drives in the near future. This new technique manipulates charged copper particles at the molecular scale, making them 1,000 times...

PF500 has nice borders

A portable media player with lovely looking borders around the screen does not elevate it to being great - it still has to deliver in terms of performance and user friendliness. While the PF500 from Sysbay International seems to...

iPhone given retro touch

Mark certainly aims to think different by modifying his iPhone - here's what he has to say about it. At least I’ve now got a phone which most definately is mine. In the two weeks I used it before...

Onda gets inspiration from LG Shine

The LG Shine was considered as a thing of beauty during its launch, and Onda has taken design cues from the Shine itself with its new portable media player. Dubbed the Onda VX888 (8 being an auspicious number to the...

Motion activated silly string shooter

What happens when you have way too much time on your hands and want to spook people out this Halloween? Why, the Motion activated silly string shooter steps in. It's Halloween again, instead of trick or treating, why not...

Game Player PMP from China does it all

The Game Player from Shenzen Deming does not only handle all your audio and video needs (it supports MPEG4, AVI, WAV, WMA, MP3, JPEG, GIF, BMP and TXT formats), it also comes with an integrated Rockchip solution that handles...

Philips dynamic daylight window

Philips put on display its dynamic daylight window at its Simplicity event last week, bringing the idea of light therapy to help folks adjust their body clocks whenever they're traveling across different timezones in order to create a sense of...

Ectaco iTRAVL NTL-9C translator device

Ectaco is currently offering the iTRAVL NTL-9C translator device that effectively allows you to converse from English to Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian Spanish and back. I don't think this technology has advanced to a point where...

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300

Fujitsu has just released its ScanSnap 300 scanner, touting it to be the smallest and lightest duplex ADF scanner in the world. Other than that, it also holds the distinction of being the first fully bus-powered scanner. The ScanSnap...

Piaggio releases MP3 scooter

No, this MP3 scooter plays no music but comes with three wheels instead in the non-traditional manner - there are two independently suspended front wheels and one located behind, producing sensational handling characteristics to make it the perfect fool-proof...

Atheros ROCm chip is power efficient

Atheros Communications has just released the Atheros ROCm AR6002 family that brings low-power for mobile WLAN solutions, drawing near-zero standby power that has a nominal impact on battery life even when it is active - issues that are close...

New defensive vehicle test successful

A defensive vehicle powered by a rocket engine control system from Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne was successfully tested when it neutralized a target in a situation that simulated a hostile, in-bound missile. This is the seventh successful test of...

Pivo2 robot sidekick in car

Nissan must have taken a leaf out of Star Wars with the Pivo2 concept car that comes with a dashboard-based robot, or should I abbreviate it to just "dashbot"? This cute little robot is there for a very good reason...

Babel TV launched

UK Internet pioneer Peter Dawe has announced the Babel TV launch, a device that claims to bring together the benefits of a Freeview “set-top-box”, personal video recorder as well as Internet access. It was specially designed to be dummy-proof...

GPS Sports tracks athletes vitals

Athletes do drop dead on the pitch or during training, but I suppose those unfortunate events could have been avoided if the GPS Sports system was implemented before. This device enables coaches to track not only their players' positions...

WiBrain gives B1 UMPC an upgrade

WiBrain has just infused its B1 UMPC with an upgrade, bringing changes not only internally but externally as well with specifications that are bound to please. The keyboard is split down the middle just like its predecessor, but the...

Razer Mako speakers

Here's more word on the Mako speakers from Razer - these 2.1 THX-certified multimedia bi-amplified speaker system will arrive at online retail stores this December while more traditional brick & mortars will only receive it in January. The Razer...

Garmin teams up with MAD MAPS

Garmin and MAD MAPS are working together to provide scenic reminders to those traveling by car or motorcycle that there is more than just reaching the destination in the fastest and most efficient manner. Garmin clains that "the routes...

Qantas Airways in-flight phone trial

Qantas Airways aims to release preliminary results of its in-flight phone trial before the year is over, and it is hoped that cellphones won't interfere with in-flight signalling equipment. After all, high powered businessmen as well as those who just...

BVSA Rocket Bike

The BVSA Rocket Bike definitely looks mean enough to take on the Batmobile, at least where their respective exhausts are compared anyway. Made by Jason Broemmel so that he could jump across Islais Creek in San Francisco for a bike...

Xenith X1 smart helmet

The Xenith X1 smart helmet comes with shock absorbing discs that are able to release air upon impact, where the amount and speed are variable depending on the severity of the impact. This works much better than traditional foam inserts...

Vulink MB-1000 Dual-Monitor Arm Stand

Vulink has just released its MB-1000 Dual-Monitor Arm Stand that allows you to hook up a couple of monitors in any way you like it, as it is fully adjustable featuring 360-degree rotation, tilting, pans, pivot, sliding, and lifting....

Sony Ericsson PXi for lefties

Bence Bogar has developed a Sony Ericsson PXi concept that targets southpaws, although it can be used by right-handers as well. This slim and ergonomic handset is made out of magnesium and boasts a generous 3.3" touchscreen display. The screen...

Nokia N96 rumor

Somebody must have taken the trouble to conjure the Nokia N96 concept out of his/her imagination, and here are the supposed specifications. You get a WCDMA 2100 850/900/1800/1900MHz handset with HSDPA connectivity, 10GB of internal memory (yeah, right), a 3.2"...

Lenovo goes public with Y410 notebook

Lenovo has quietly made available its Y410 notebook at major electronics and computer retailers such as Office Depot, Micro Center and Staples, making it the first time in Lenovo's history of marketing a consumer notebook in the US in...

iPhone rates in Germany

Apple and T-Mobile has just dropped the ball concerning rates for the iPhone in Germany. All three "iPhone Complete" plans come with unlimited data, Visual Voicemail, as well as access to T-Mobile's WiFi hotspots in Germany (more than 8,000...

AT&T looks out for seniors

Being the caring corporate citizen that it is, AT&T has just unveiled a new rate plan for those who are 60 years old and above. Dubbed the "Senior Nation 200", this rate plan provides up to 200 anytime minutes,...

Deals of the day

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No Commercial Samsung Large Full-HD OLED TV before 2010

In what could be the most horrific gadget news of today, Samsung has shown that it does not forecast shipping Full-HD large (40+ inch) OLED TVs before 2010. This makes sense, given that OLED manufacturers are still having yields (%...

FPD Day 4 - Shinoda Plasma steals FPD International’s thunder

In what certainly wasn’t a coincidence, the inventor of the plasma display, Tsutae Shinoda, chose the same time the FPD International 2007 event was being held to announce that his company, modestly known as Shinoda Plasma Corp. and based...

FPD Day 3 - E-Ink shows their latest e-paper watch and other ideas

The possibilities of electronic paper or e-paper have been a topic of interest for a while, and E Ink of the US is using FPD International 2007 event to show off their latest ideas for e-paper. An attention grabber...

Fujitsu’s ScanSnap S300 mobile scanner available in the U.S

Many cool Japanese gadgets don’t make it to the US, but fortunately for road warriors, the ScanSnap S300 did. When we posted about it for the first time on Oct 1st, we told you that it is a USB-powered scanner...

Digitrad’s Stand4U: Grand Central for businesses

I got a demo of the new Digitrad unified communication platform Stand4U from Micha Benoliel, CEO. The service is like Grand Central, but for enterprise. Digitrad makes it possible for companies of any size to set up a VoIP,...

GeForce 8800 GT Spanks the Competition

Built under the “G92” codename, the GeForce 8800 GT makes its debut today and provides fast DX10 performance at a lower price point, fulfilling the “cheaper, faster, better” motto of any semi-conductor company. The new card truly spanks the...

3 Skypephone launched

3 subscribers in the UK, take note - 3 has just launched its 3 Skypephone that enables customers to make free Skype-to-Skype calls while sending Skype instant messages from their cellphone to other Skype users for free no matter...

USB Blender Alarm Clock

I'm not too sure what some people's obsession about blending stuff is all about, but the USB Blender Alarm Clock does add some character to your bedside table. This $25 alarm clock will "shred" and playback some tunes that...

Sadie Pencil Sharpener

Call me a pussy, but this Sadie Pencil Sharpener sure freaks me out. Designed by artist Matthew James Taylor, this pencil sharpener looks absolutely gruesome, where you stick a blunt pencil into the right eye of this gothic doll's face....

Roboscorpion gift idea for kids

Surely you would want to avoid any kind of last minute hassle, jostling with other rabid parents for a gift to bring home to your kids, do you? Make it a point to shop for Christmas early then with...

GameStop shuns away from Xbox 360 replacements

Woe to those who purchased their Xbox 360s from GameStop as the company has ended their replacement plan for Microsoft's current-generation console due to the system's unusually high failure rate. A flier has shown that GameStop will honor current replacement...

Sharp does small full HD LCDs

Sharp has just introduced a trio of full HD LCD panels that measure 32" and less, making these firsts in the market. These new models hail from the Aquos P series of LCD TVs and come in sizes of...

Honda Puyo concept car

The Honda Puyo concept car is extremely interestin since the vehicle's body feels like soft gel to one's fingers. The entire theme of this concept vehicle points toward an adorable pet with its gel body meant to protect its occupants...

Hero the Hot Dog Steamer

This hot dog steamer is definitely unique as it comes in the shape of a dog known as Hero. Hero is capable of steaming up to four hot dogs simultaneously within eight minutes or so, and will bark once they're...

Opera Widgets on KDDI handsets

KDDI of Japan has just announced that Opera Widgets will be available on the Toshiba W56T, Sony Ericsson W54S and Sanyo W54SA this December. The widget has been dubbed "au one Gadget" by KDDI and aims to provide instant access...

Motorola MOTOROKR T505 speakerphone

Motorola has just launched its MOTOROKR T505 speakerphone that doubles up as a hands-free device as well as a speaker for music. You clip this device to the overhead visor of any vehicle, and it will try to hook up...

Tram powered by lithium battery

As the global population grows, energy conservation is a more important issue than ever before - hence the need for efficient public transport especially in urban areas. While the Japanese have an excellent public transport system, there is always...

Asustek releases P5E-V HDMI motherboard

Asustek has just released its P5E-V HDMI motherboard that features multi-display output modes as well as onboard HDMI, allowing users to use their PCs as home entertainment solutions while enjoying full HD 1080p visuals in the living room without...

Xerox Phaser 6130

Xerox is an established name where photocopiers and printers are concerned, and the Phaser 6130 color printer lives up to the company's rich heritage by delivering 12 pages per minute in color as well as 16 pages per minute...

Sanyo goes green with Coke

Sanyo has teamed up with Coca-Cola to develop a new, non-fluorocarbon type cassette unit which employs a natural refrigerant (CO2) compressor. This new compressor includes an efficient Energy Management System that is used for beverage coolers, realizing high efficiency and...

Seiko has new Kinetic watches

Seiko did come up with a range of Kinetic watches in the past that relied on your body movement (particularly the wrist) in order to generate power to keep it going, and this tradition is still going strong with...

Walgreen to offer DVD burning kiosks

Walgreen is planning to include movie-burning DVD kiosks in their drugstore photo departments from next year onwards in an effort to increase selection while preventing piracy. This move allows consumers to burn digital copies onto blank discs. Currently, Walgreen...

Smart Windows adjust tint level

This concept motorcoach is different from others as it features Smart light control windows - a technology that blocks over 99% of UV radiation while enabling occupants within to control the amount of sunlight, glare and heat that are...

October 28, 2007

LG Shine has wooden variant

An LG Shine that looks like wood anyway, although it is still constructed with a stainless steel cover. This will be a Korea-only limited edition, and will feature DMB-TV, a 2 megapixel camera, an MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity, an...

Transcend targets gamers with new kit

Transcend's aXeRam family has just received a new addition - the DDR2 1200+ 2GB dual-channel overclocking kit with custom aluminum heat sinks. What you get is premium quality DRAM chips that boast superior performance, achieving speeds of up to...

Avid Mbox 2 Micro

The new MBox 2 Micro from Avid targets audio enthusiasts as it allows you to carry an entire mixing studio in your pocket - all you need to do is plug it into any available USB flash drive and...

Volkswagen does USB flash drives now

For those who absolutely love everything Volkswagen, rejoice - there are a couple of USB flash drives that come in the shape of a VW Beete and Camper Van which will definitely strike a chord of nostalgia. Unfortunately, these...

E-Ten mobile TV handsets in 2008

E-Ten Information Systems are currently working on plans to launch its own mobile TV handsets next year, supporting the DVB-T standard at first. Subsequently, future handsets will see support for multiple broadcasting standards to cater to a wider audience....

Zune gets hi-res album artwork

Zune owners have something to look forward to as high-resolution album artwork has started to surface on Zune players. While this isn't exactly an important touch, it shows that Microsoft does pay attention to little details that matter, especially...

Amazon MP3 blocks customers

...those who aren't from the US anyways. Amazon.com has started to implement geographical targeting to filter out those who aren't residing in the US, leaving many folks who reside out of the US while using a US-based billing address out...

Samsung SyncMaster 940UX reviewed

Trusted Reviews has taken the Samsung SyncMaster 940UX out for a spin, and here's what they have to say about it. The DisplayLink technology that Samsung has embedded into the SyncMaster 940UX is truly superb, simple as that. Being...

Apple limits iPhone sales to customers

Looks like Apple is intensifying its effort to limit the (financial) damage it could possibly incur via unlocked iPhones by instituting a credit card-only policy for whoever wants to pick up an iPhone. This move is almost a surefire...

Apple makes a bundle on AT&T iPhones

Just in case you're wondering why Apple is hell bent on maintaining its exclusive deal with AT&T instead of selling unlocked handsets or making it available over multiple carriers, take your calculators out. A study on Apple's financial statements show...

Speck portable GPS skin

We've seen skins for iPods, cellphones and even notebooks. How come nobody thought of a GPS skin till now? Speck caters to this market with specially designed skins for the Garmin nuvi 300 and 200, turning your plain old...

New e-paper displays on...display

E-paper products aren't exactly new in the market, but it is good to see improvements being introduced with time. Alps Electric has developed a front-lit e-paper that will be a favorite with those who love catching up on their reading...

SanDisk releases 8GB cards

SanDisk, a worldwide leader in flash memory cards, has just released 8GB versions of the microSDHC and M2 cards. Guess it is time for cellphones to pick up the pace and support the microSDHC format, while those who are...

Guitar Hero hits cellphones

Guitar Hero is famous for being one of the best known and successful rhythm game franchises of all time - that is, until Elite Beat Agents on the DS gets ported (here's me keeping my fingers crossed) over to...

GPS & Mobile Device Center on Treo 750

Palm has just released news that they will be updating the Treo 750 to work with the upcoming Microsoft System Mobile Device Center 2008 software. This enables remote device management for IT professionals running on Microsoft's System Center, providing...

Germ-Eliminating Upright Vacuum

With the holiday season just around the corner, getting your house spic and span in time is of utmost importance, especially when you want to hold party after party. Cleaning up the mess is a daunting challenge for anyone,...

Auto Lenser Light

Ever wish you had some sort of emergency flashlight in the car just in case? The Auto Lenser Light plays this role pretty well, being connected to the cigarette lighter at all times, ensuring that it remains charged up...

POWERbreathe helps weak lungs

If you've been rather short of breathe lately, perhaps the POWERbreathe ought to be your next purchase the next time you step foot into a pharmacy. This Ironman-endorsed device has been proven to help respiratory problems and breathlessness by...

White PS2 to celebrate 7th birthday

The Sony PS2 has just celebrated its 7th birthday in the US, and what better way to remember the best selling console to date (120 million and counting) by releasing a white edition along with SingStar 2 and a...

XRoad V4050 GPS navigation system

Capoint has unveiled its XRoad V4050 GPS navigation system that received its FCC approval recently, and if it looks rather familiar to you that's because it is similar to the Takara GP43 GPS system that hit Europe two months bacl....

Insignia Kix MP3 player

Insignia has a spanking new MP3 player in town - the Kix. This 1GB Kix comes with a tiny 1" OLED display, built-in USB connectivity and an extra long battery life of up to 30 hours on a single...

California gets free WiFi from AT&T

AT&T has taken steps to provide free WiFi connectivity to almost 600 locations across Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange and Ventura counties. This free service came into effect yesterday, helping those affected by the forest...

Quiksilver i-P23 speaker system

Quiksilver is more often than not associated with surfer goods, but they have definitely moved on with the times by introducing the i-P23 speaker system that comes in a portable hard case along with aluminum cone neodymium drivers for clarity....

October 26, 2007

Sprint Will Unlock

Sprint agrees to unlock its phones for California customers to settle a class-action lawsuit, but being a CDMA carrier, Sprint does not have a SIM card that user can pop in and out. Sprint customers could theoretically use their...

Industry Pulse on Oct 26

Our sister-site UberPulse has interesting posts from this week’s CTIA conference: Boingo Global Wi-Fi Access: $8 For Mobile Devices, $40 for Laptops $8 for Global WiFi on your mobile can be interesting, particularly if you can share the connection via...

Marantz CR201 CD Player

If you still haven not converted your CD collection to MP3 files, and if you can afford it, this Marantz CR201 CD player might look very good in the living room or bedroom. It is a nice mirror surface that...

Rabbit Strobe Lights for The Osaka Police

This sounds surreal, but in Japan everything is possible: According to Gizmodo Japan, the Osaka Police is equipping some police cars with rabbit-shaped strobe lights. Note that only the patrol cars around schools will get this. Video in the full...

Skatemaster FT-2 Electric Skateboard

This electric skateboard is said to be capable of going at 11mph for about 7 miles (obviously, we take it that it was on a flat road and it’s not clear how heavy the rider was). It controlled by a...

Last Chance To Win a Motorola RAZR2!

The contest is closed, thanks to everyone who participated! We’re closing the RAZR2 contest tonight at 7pm (Pacific Time), so this is your last chance to win that phone (5 units sent directly from Motorola, all US carriers are...

In-Dash Blu-Ray Player from Panasonic

During the Tokyo Motor Show, Panasonic was showing this in-dash Blu-Ray player without announcing the price or availability. While the player looks good, we don’t see a good reason to invest in a high-definition system when displays in cars are...

Boynq Wake Up clock

The Boynq Wake Up clock looks totally whacked out, being decked in white while featuring an iPod charging dock of sorts (compatible with the recently released iPods as well as iPhone), an integrated FM radio alarm and a 20W...

Takumi Computer Key Calculator

Now ain't this a hoot - the Takumi Computer Key Calculator gets a modern update compared to boring old calculator designs, featuring keys from a computer keyboard that makes you feel as though you were punching in those figures...

LG Venus sees double

The LG Venus cellphone stands out from the crowd as it places a couple of displays, one on top of another. The Venus boasts a slider design with a conventional screen on top, but underneath that lies a touchscreen display...

B&O EarSet 2

Bang & Olufsen has just announced the EarSet 2, the first wireless Bluetooth headset from the esteemed audio company. As usual, it is said to offer superb comfort and an ergonomic design in addition to unprecedented sound quality courtesy...

Remote-controlled rubber duck

The humble rubber duck that has kept children occupied and entertained in their respective bathtubs throughout the ages will see a technological improvement in the form of a remote-controlled rubber duck. It will come in the traditional yellow design, but...

Picture-passwords the way forward

I'm sure many of us have forgotten our passwords once or twice before, what more with the number of accounts that we have to remember these days. Scientists have developed a new kind of software that uses pictures in place...

Ownzic IV20 portable media player

The Ownzic IV20 portable media player doesn't really break any new ground in the world of PMPs interms of function, but what sets it apart from the rest is the rounded shape that it comes in. Features include a...

King Kong Eclipse D4000 massage chair

The 5559B Eclipse D4000 electronic massage chair friom KingKong USA means serious business and does not monkey around, bringing advanced acupuncture point deluxe air massages to the comfort of your living room. It also boasts MP3 audio support in order...

Park to Play for vehicles

Now you must surely be a hardcore gamer to turn your vehicle into a gaming device with Park to Play. Games are selected simply by flashing your lights at the screen, while you control gameplay elements by twiddling with controls...

Sky IM-S240K debuts in Korea

Koreans will receive yet another high end handset in the form of the Sky IM-S240K. This cellphone will see a limited release in Korea only, so the rest of the world will just have to sit back and weep. This...

Samsung Duo HD player

Samsung will be launching its Duo HD player (also known as the BD-UP5000) in the US this December in order to render the so-called format war irrelevant. This means you will be able to play nice with both HD DVD...

Keypad Credit Card

The Keypad Credit Card works differently from your standard credit card as it comes with an integrated keypad, requiring you to enter a secret password that provides a temporary one-time use passcode that is meant to authorize a transaction....

Opera Mini 4 beta 3 now out

For those who are interested, Opera Mini 4 beta 3 is now available to provide a whole new dimension in mobile Web browsing. It will be able to integrate with Opera Link, enabling you to store all your bookmarks...

Psion Teklogix iKon smartphone

The Psion Teklogix iKon smartphone is certainly one tough handset, featuring a generous 3.7" VGA display, an integrated camera, GPS functionality, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, in addition to a barcode scanner - and all of these are powered by...

Finis SwimP3VT MP3 player

Unlike joggers or cyclists, most swimmers don't have the advantage of having some kind of musical accompaniment while they sweat it out. The Finis SwimP3VT changes that notion for good, using bone conduction technology to transfer sound vibrations from...

October 25, 2007

Nexspeaker FS-701SW sound system

Thinking of sprucing up the desktop with a functional accessory that looks good at the same time? You won't really go wrong with the Nexspeaker FS-701SW sound system. It comes in the form of a boat, featuring 7.5 watt...

Asus Eee PC 701 reviewed

Laptop Mag has reviewed the recently released Asus Eee PC 701, and here's their verdict. Overall performance was pretty snappy, even though this machine uses a Celeron processor. Most apps loaded quickly, and the 512MB of RAM is more...

Stewart Golf X3R R/C caddie

The Stewart Golf X3R is a remote controlled caddie that provides you with up to 8 miles of mileage on the green courtesy of its internal battery - that's an estimated 27 holes in all. The remote control is...

Les Paul PS3 guitar hits the FCC

The FCC database has just registered the wireless Les Paul guitar that will ship with the PS3's version of Guitar Hero 3. Nothing groundbreaking here, other than the fact that you will still need a USB dongle for this...

Mobius MKII loudspeakers

The Mobius MKII loudspeakers certainly look a world apart from other speakers on the market. While they look pretty small from the photo, it actually stands at 38" tall and houses four drivers in its 8" bipolar array that rests...

Robot could give you the finger

While the Laws of Robotics were designed to preserve human life at all costs, that doesn't mean it can't give you the one finger salute whenever you mistreat it. Researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology...

Lifebag for extreme sports enthusiasts

Snowpulse from Switzerland has developed the Lifebag, which is essentially an airbag that was specially designed to protect the head and thorax in the event of an avalanche while keeping you afloat so that you won't be buried under tons...

Pseudo-format war heats up

Looks like the HD DVD camp aren't going to take things lying down, with a customary blurry spy pic of Wal-Mart offering a Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player that will retail for $198, dipping under the magical $200 mark....

Palm a long way off from Linux-based OS

According to Jon Rubinstein, Palm's new chairman, his company is still approximately one and a half year off the mark from launching a new Linux-based operating system. Guess the new Palm OS will have to wait until 2009 -...

LG introduces E300-AP75K notebook

LG has just rolled out the E300-AP75K notebook that will be an addition to the XNOTE line of notebooks, making it one of the smallest and lightest systems that comes with a hybrid hard drive (160GB hard drive with...

Moshi Monster Mopods

The Moshi Monster Mopods are interesting phone charms to have, flashing and spinning wildly whenever it detects an incoming call or text message. Looking cute and alerting you isn't the limit of its functionality, as each Moshi Monster is...

Polaroid T743 digital camera

Polaroid has released yet another digital camera, and this time it is the T743 that takes center stage. The T743 will be able to shoot images in 7 megapixel resolution and comes with 4x wide optical zoom, allowing you to...

Russians crack passwords with 8800 card

Those crazy Russians hackers are at it again, and this time they are using Nvidia's graphical powerhouse, the GeForce 8800 to crack passwords. It does so using a password cracking technique that utilizes a similar parallel processing concept that speeds...

Pac-Man concept phone

The Pac-Man concept phone from QuikSilver looks great from a design point of view but when you think about its practicality, most people would probably shun away from it. Features such as a QVGA display, GPRS and EDGE connectivity, a...

USB to eSATA adapter

Brando has released its new USB to eSATA adapters that will come in handy for those who want to turn any SATA or eSATA mass storage device into a USB 2.0 drive on-the-fly. This adapter works with both 2.5" and...

Gateway launches new monitors

Looks like 19" LCD monitors will be following the way of the dodo soon at the rate where 22" and 24" displays are released. Gateway has unveiled a couple of such LCD monitors that feature 1080p and 720p high...

HTC x9500 Shift in Europe

Looks like the HTC x9500 Shift has finally arrived in Europe, and despite being a brand new device, certain online retailers are already offering a discount of up to 60 Euros off its official price of 1,200 Euros. Delivery...

Xbox Friends Watch

Adam Kinney, a developer from Microsoft, has come up with a Vista Gadget that enables you to keep track of a handful of friends on your Xbox Live list. In order to do so, you must first be running on...

Samsung SyncMaster 942BW

The Samsung SyncMaster 942BW is yet another 19" LCD monitor to choose from, bringing even more headaches to the consumer. Before you make a purchase, here's the skinny on it - it comes with a 1,440 x 900 resolution,...

Fingers notebook stand

This idea is so simple and practical, it is a wonder nobody thought about it before. The Fingers notebook stand is made out of clear acrylic and features laser-cut pattern of slots that act as "fingers", which are used to...

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FPD Day 2 - Touch Screens and “Digital Signage” make their mark

Probably based on what could be called “if the iPhone uses it, it must be good” theory, touch panel displays are grabbing attention at the flat panel display industry event Flat Panel Display International 2007, now underway in Yokohama,...

FPD Day 1 - Thin continues to be in

The major event for the flat panel display industry, FPD International 2007, has started in Yokohama, Japan, and early indications show, as already seen at CEATEC JAPAN 2007, much of the competition is focused on just how thin manufacturers...

DS Lite gets 1Seg TV tuner

Looks like the DS Lite community is not left behind where 1Seg TV is concerned, with Nintendo making its own DS 1Seg TV tuner available for sale from November 8 onwards in Japan. This means you'll soon be able...

Wacom Cintiq 12WX

Wacom has just made official its Cintiq 12WX graphics tablet that marries the Cintiq interactive pen display with the portable goodness and size of the Intuos3 tablet, resulting in a device that measures just 405mm x 270mm x 17mm while...

CCP KZ-500AS humidifier

Since winter is coming along, it is essential to get a humidifer in your home if you haven't already in order to keep the moisture levels up. The CCP KZ-500AS humidifer looks like a worthy purchase, as it vaporizes...

UTStarcom CDM8630 targets oldies

UTStarcom has a heart for the older folk where cellphones are concerned, releasing the CDM8630 that caters specifically for senior folk. It comes with larger on-screen fonts, a clearly labeled keypad that houses larger than average buttons, and a...

LED infinity mirror

The light LED infinity mirror makes you look as though you were staring into the oblivion, and boasts a fully interactive capability that allows the viewer to effortlessly create dazzling light shows in real time. This wall light display does...

French Maid PC

Now isn't this one of the weirdest PC case mods you've ever seen? It features the waist area of a traditional French maid that actually consists of a mini ATX case complete with a trio of 3.5" hard drives and...

MPIO MO100 looks familiar

If the MPIO MO100 gives you a sense of deja vu, it could be due to the fact that it looks like Grundig's MPixx 2000 that was released earlier this year. That feeling aside, let's take a look at...

Access Controller by BenHeck

BenHeck is at it again, and this time his DIY wizardry has resulted in the Access Controller. Here’s the basic principle: You lay this controller on your leg, table or arm of a chair and all the buttons are...

Mobile data card does security too

Sprint Nextel and Alcatel-Lucent have teamed up with plans to release a mobile data card that is capable of acting as a notebook security mechanism as well. The SprintSecure Laptop Guardian comes with its own power supply, and will render...

905i series sneak peek

Here are more images of the upcoming 905i series of cellphones that will see an official announcement when November 1 rolls around. The Mitsubishi D905i is on the left, while the Fujitsu F905i occupies the middle and the NEC N905i...

IO-Data BRD-M4 Blu-ray burner

IO-Data will be putting up new Blu-ray burners for sale this November, where all of them will retail for slightly less than €400. You will find SATA connection in all but one of these new burners, where the external model...

Satski GPS system

The Satski GPS system targets skiing enthusiasts that can be used to guide, track, and record your movements on the slopes. Once you're done on your adventure, you can always upload your routes to Google Earth and share them with...

October 24, 2007

Bendable OLED display from Samsung

Samsung has achieved yet another first by introducing the first bendable OLED display in the work at the FPD International 2007 expo. This 4.3" display comes with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels, a brightness level of 200 cd/m2,...

Nokia E51 rolled out at CTIA 2007

Nokia has introduced its E51 business phone at CTIA 2007, cramming in key applications such as email, contacts, calendar and the home screen in addition to features like WiFi connectivity, HSDPA support, quad-band GSM, one-touch keys, an integrated FM radio,...

One for All remote for the ladies

Ladies often get the short end of the stick where remote controls are concerned, but that is no longer the case with this zapper from One for All. It comes in pink to appeal to the fairer sex and...

MIXA USB flash drive

Cassettes are so yesterday but somehow they're still around these days. The MIXA USB flash drive takes on the form of a cassette as a tribute to the once all-conquering audio format that the world knew and loved. While it...

Samsung QUAD pen concept

The Samsung QUAD pen concept is pretty interesting as it features an electronic sensor located at its tip, recording every single movement into a tiny memory chip housed within its body, allowing you to write on virtually any surface,...

Honda Desk Clock

For those who love their Hondas to the death, there is the Honda Dashboard Style Desk Clock that makes you feel as though you're still driving a car despite sitting down in your office chair. All three dials will...

Spy Clock sees (nearly) all

The Spy Clock is one device that you would do well to have in the office if you're working in a cuble farm. Often times, there are colleagues who might sneak up on you while you're typing that resume...

Motion control tech coming your way

It is without a doubt that the Wii's unprecedented success has made motion control all the more viable in various devices, and both F-Origin and Trolltech have teamed up to bring motion-control technology to both mobile and gaming devices, including...

LG plasma TV hits high contrast ratio

LG has just launched its new full HD G Platform plastma TV display that boasts an extremely high contrast ratio of 30,000 to 1 - double that of the current highest existing ratio. This means you get exceptionally true...

NEC unveils new LCD technology

For those who hate folks watching over your shoulder while you're working, chances are you'll be thankful that NEC has developed a new kind of LCD technology that allows users to switch between wide and narrow viewing angles on-the-fly without...

Sanyo Chideji Gorilla navigation system

Sanyo's Chideji Gorilla (NV-HD880FT) portable HDD car navigation system is the world’s first that comes with a built-in tuner for T-DMB programs, and with the generous 8" display you don't have to worry about squinting in order to see what's...

Envision 2016wa LCD monitor

Envision's 2016wa LCD monitor aims to add the word "affordable" to 20" monitors for those who still find these prices a tad too high. You get a 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution, a contrast ratio of 3,000 to 1, and...

Dell XPS One sneak peek

The Dell XPS One was designed to go up against the iMac and Gateway One (what's with the "One" naming convention anyways), featuring a 22" WSXGA (that's 1,680 x 1,050 resolution) display complete with integrated speakers (meh) and media...

Samsung F700 heads for Verizon

The highly anticipated Samsung F700 looks set to to makes its way to Verizon users in the near future, and other than that interesting snippet of news, no further details were released and Samsung officials could not be reached for...

MSI GX600 gaming notebook

Remember the "Turbo" button found in older x86 computers? Those were really fun to use, and great for slowing down shoot 'em ups whenever you're caught in a hail of seemingly impossible-to-avoid bullets. The MSI GX600 gaming notebook takes...

Facebook on BlackBerry made easy

BlackBerry users who already have a hard enough time trying to live without their device have just been given yet another reason not to give up their addiction - it has received Facebook for BlackBerry, a new software that...

New iPod remote control

The iPod boasts one of the most intuitive control schemes around for a portable media player, but what happens when you're too occupied with the task at hand in order to control it? Ergo Electronics has come up with an...

Maingear brings affordable PCs to all

Maingear has introduced the Dash Friends and Family PC at an affordable price, hoping to enable those who have yet made the jump to do so. This new computer aims to merge performance and high quality of a smaller computer...

Suzuki Biplane concept

The Suzuki Biplane motorcycle that is currently on display at the Tokyo Auto Show was inspired design-wise by the classic Wright Brothers biplane, but I personally think it looks more like that red mean machine that Akira rode in the...

IM+ for Skype

iPhone users have yet another application to look forward to, and this time it is the web-based version of IM+ for Skype. It uses SkypeOut as the base, allowing you to receive and make calls at Skype rates. In...

Hanns.G HG281D reviewed

The Hanns. G HG281D 28" LCD monitor has been taken out for a spin by the folks at Extreme Tech, and they are pretty impressed with it overall. Features include a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, a response time of...

Anti-groping feature on cellphones

Everyone knows that groping is a fact of life on Japan's crowded trains, but there is hope yet for women using that mode of transport. An anti-groping application has been developed, flashing a series of stern messages that get...

Honda, VW get new navigation systems

Both Honda and Volkswagen are parading their latest generation in-vehicle navigation systems that will be made available as in-dash options in their cars. You get hard drive-based navigation that feature superior data access speeds compared to DVD-based systems, leaving...

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i-mate 9502 Hands-On

The device is bigger than a Blackjack (review), even with the extended battery, but not to the point that I would dismiss it as my everyday phone. It is more attractive than any sliding-keyboard smartphones out there. The 9502 feels...

LG Voyager Hands-On

We have published before about the LG Voyager, but there’s nothing like having some time with the device. The voyager is an interesting device that combines an external touch screen display with a second internal screen and a full-qwerty...

Motorola RAZR2 Luxury Edition Hands-On

If you are going to use a “regular” phone, why not get one that has a lot of style? This phone reminds us of our retired RAZR Dolce & Gabbana, but shinier - and “shiny is good”. We like...

HTC Advantage Hands-On: Disappointing

When HTC announced the Advantage, it created a lot of excitement around the idea of having a portable email device with a bigger keyboard. Unfortunately, I have to say that the reality doesn’t live up to the hype. After using it,...

LG Rumor Hands-On

We got to play with the LG Rumor and it is what we expected: a simple and cheap ($80) messaging device with a full QWERTY keyboard. It is light and feels rather good in the hand. The keyboard is...

Qualcomm introduces Gobi Global Mobile

Qualcomm has just introduced the Gobi global mobile Internet solution for notebooks, enabling notebook users to take advantage of the high-speed mobile Internet services offered by leading network operators in virtually all parts of the world, including GPS. The Gobi...

Runco outdoor LCD panel

Runco has just released its WP-42HD weatherproof LCD TV that comes with special element-proof bonding to deliver a high-definition widescreen flat-panel monitor ready for the elements. Unfortunately, it won't feature full HD support with a native resolution of 1,366 x...

GPS tracker jackets launched

For parents who are paranoid about losing their kids in a crowded environment, perhaps this GPS tracker jacket from BladeRunner will soothe unnecessary fears.The small rechargeable device - it has a 15-hour battery - fits neatly into a pouch...

Hot Beddy Bear

We know that winter is looming once gloomy autumn leaves the building, and what better way to keep yourself warm in bed at night (assuming you're single or have been kicked out of your room by the missus due...

Featherweight Bluetooth Headset

The Featherweight Bluetooth Headset certainly lives up to its name, tipping the scales at slightly more than 1/4 oz. In addition to its lightness, it will slide easily over your earlobe courtesy of its two-way flexible ear hook, resting...

Canon Snap concept

Voyeurs will definitely love the Canon Snap concept, being diminutive enough to wear on your finger and yet offering enough megapixel power that matches some of today's better cameras. It does not have any fancy pants LCD display for you...

Microsoft releases limited edition Zune

If you're a sucker for all things limited edition, then this Zune from Microsoft ought to capture your attention. Dedicated to the Latin artists Wisin y Yandel, this limited edition Zune will be on sale from 29 October onwards...

Sony Cybershot DSC-T2

Sony has just expanded the Cybershot range with the DSC-T2, bringing along 4GB of internal memory in this 8 megapixel shooter. That's a whole lot of memory, doing away with the need to purchase and manage multiple media cards. To...

Blakoe Ring stands up to the occassion

The Blakoe Ring is one interesting bedroom gadget for the more amorous readers out there, specifically males who can't get their act together no matter how willing their spirits are. Using a steady electro magnetic current (which fortunately is...

Wireless SMS keyboard

A patent for a wireless SMS keyboard that comes with a complete set of alphanumerical keys have been filed, being laid out on a flexible silicone rubber panel. This keyboard works like a normal hardened version, save for the...

Dell XPS 420 up for sale

Dell has just made available its XPS 420 desktop for sale, with prices retailing between $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the different configurations within. Each purchase will be accompanied by a 20"LCd display. There will be three models available...

Cord management cases for iPod users

Kena Kai has just released unique cord management cases for iPod Video owners, but only 30GB models will fit these new cases, with 60GB and 80GB versions in the works. In addition, there will also be a variety of...

October 23, 2007

Yamaha CD-S2000 SACD player

Yamaha has just announced its CD-S2000 SACD player and A-S2000 preamplifier that are touted to come with the highest quality components to bring you purest sounding audio. Not only that, each subsystem eliminates the possibility of interference between various signals...

Condensation problems in iMac

Certain iMac users have already filed complaints concerning their hardware developing condensation behind the glass panel of the display, while others claimed that their screens are plagued with a yellowish residue (also described as "a grainy sand-like substance"). Apple has...

PlayStation Eye now out

The PlayStation Eye for the PS3 has just been released, and it comes bundled with a copy of Eye of Judgement for Sony's latest console. Well, what are you waiting for? It is time to head down to the...

Epson all-in-one LCD touchscreen

Epson has just introduced its all-in-one LCD touchscreen display that comes with an integrated cover and touch panel. There will be 3.1" and 7" variations boasting WVGA resolution as well as Epson's trademark Photo Fine Vistarich technology that makes...

Garmin brings GPS to Palm handsets

Garmin has brought GPS connectivity to both Palm Treo and Centro smartphones, where the Palm GPS Navigator comes with a GPS receiver that hooks up to the phone while relaying with Garmin's Mobile XT software on an SD card....

Phone fingers are real dumb

The Phone fingers are one of the silliest ideas in the world IMHO, being prophylactics for your digits in order to prevent smudges on your iPhone screen. You can choose from small, medium, large and extra large sizes, where a...

Spine Body Armor

For those who engage in high risk and extreme sports, the Spine Body Armor would be the perfect solution. It provides ample protection for the upper part of the spine, including vertebrae C1 to C7 as well as the...

Everun docking station

The Raon Digital Everun docking station looks really neat, boasting a cover that can come off and slot in to provide a back rest, with a battery charger located in the rear. Other connectivity options on the Everun docking...

Parrot DF770 digital photo frame

Parrot has just announced its DF770 digital photo frame, and unlike many other Parrot products, this one does not come with Bluetooth connectivity. Instead, it boasts a SIM card that is placed into the frame itself, making it the...

Barbie BAR710 iPod docking system

Barbie has brought along her eclectic pink color to an iPod docking station known as BAR710. Not only do you get audio pumping out from its eye-gouging pink speakers, the BAR710 also comes with a digital clock function and a...

Samsung Blackjack 2 Hands-On

Being long-time Blackjack users (read our Blackjack review), we had to play with the BlackJack 2. Let me tell you that it is a sexy phone. Samsung evolved its previous thin design by making it look classier, thanks to...

Hitachi looks toward steering wheels

No, the company isn't planning to integrate some audio system into your car's steering wheels, instead it hopes to incorporate its own finger vein authentication system that has already made its way to computers and ATMs. This system works on...

Linksys WRT600N router

The Linksys WRT600N router is one unique dual-band WiFi device since it can handle 802.11a/b/g/n devices via a standard 2.4GHz frequency while operating a 5GHz transmitter that works on 802.11n devices that are prone to interference simultaneously, allowing users to...

Sky Garage not too far off

New York is one densely populated city, cramming in 1.5 million people into a land area that measures a mere 22.96 square miles. This makes parking a pain in the rear, and property developer 200 Eleventh Avenue is planning...

Sonos ZoneBridge BR100

Here's more on the Sonos ZoneBridge BR100 - this device makes it a cinch to set up and extend an all-wireless Sonos Digital Music System. It will deliver several key benefits, where the first of these is the ability to...

Wireless sensors powered by vibrations

Fancy having wireless bridge sensors that are powered not by solar energy, but vibrations resulting from passing traffic? Well, researchers at Clarkson University, NY, have developed just that to make the life of bridge maintenance personnel easier since there...

Touchscreen iMac rumors

Word on the street has it that a touchscreen iMac is in the works, including the possibility of the final product being a Mac tablet. While this might sound a little crazy a couple of years' back, the hugely successful...

LG releases 32-inch plasma TV

I'm not too sure what you'd want to do with a 32" plasma TV since at that size there really isn't any obvious advantage over LCD technology, but LG has gone ahead and released its 32PC5RV 32" plasma TV...

Philips Mobile Clinical Assistant

The Philips Mobile Clinical Assistant is yet another tablet device that targets the healthcare industry, especially hospitals. Intel's Digital Health Group is responsible for the design, and the Cliniscape Mobile Clinic Assistant comes with a 10.4" touchscreen display, a...

RV2Internet iAntenna Wireless Modem

The RV2Internet iAntenna Wireless Modem helps keep you hooked up to the Internet no matter where you are, boasting a high power WiFi radio that is placed within a weatherproof dome which is secured to the RV roof exterior. You...

New Xbox rumor

Word on the street has it that Microsoft is currently working on a new Xbox that boasts an integrated HD DVD drive, dual HDTV tuners, an Electronic Programme Guide, and a Zune dock. Could this rumor be the birth...

Samsung SGH-i450 paraded

The Symbian Smartphone Show in London showcased the Samsung SGH-i450, making it the newest HSDPA-enabled handset to be released from the Korean electronics giant. The SGH-i450 is a piece of engineering beauty as it boasts an attractive dual-slider design....

Citizen i:Virt watches does Bluetooth

Citizen has just launched its new Bluetooth-enabled i:Virt watches that target the younger and hip crowd, as older folk would probably settle for something with a little bit more steel and substance. Available in a quartet of colors, each...

Sharp offers new ASV LCD

Sharp is on the forefront of mobile technology yet again, with the intention to sell a new generation of ASV LCD displays for cellphone use that come with an integrated 1Seg tuner for TV buffs. This new display will utilize...

Luxury MP4 watch

Looks like this is one watch that will suit the Man of Steel best - the Luxury MP4 watch. It boasts 1GB of internal flash memory (paltry by today's standards), a 1.8? 160 × 128 OLED display for you...

Sonos sees software upgrade

Sonos aims to make its Digital Music System all the more appealing to everyone by being compatible with Best Buy's Digital Music Store (BBDMS) and the revamped Napster. Not only that, the company has released a new software update...

Acer sells P243W widescreen LCD monitor

Acer has started to sell its new P243W widescreen LCD monitor for approximately $457, making 24" LCD displays all the more affordable. Unfortunately, the Taiwanese launch will see limited availability with only a thousand of these up for sale....

Touch Commander released for WM

HTC's TouchFLO interface has certainly picked up its fair share of rave reviews, and to have it cloned in the form of Touch Commander must surely mean something. This "unique application" is meant to control PDAs and smartphones by...

i-mate to Introduce a “Foleo” for The Ultimate Series

i-mate plans to create a “shell” that would feature a 1024x768 display (7 inch?), a keyboard and a battery that can last (up to) 80 hours, turning the Ultimate smart phones into a comfortably sized PDA powerful enough to...

i-mate Ultimate 9502 Announced

This is i-mate’s “star of the show”, and we can promise that enthusiasts are going to love the specs: Windows Mobile 6 Pro 3.5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 Integrated GPS Dual-camera (3 Megapixel in the back) 2.8” VGA (640x480) touch...

i-mate Ultimate 8502 Hands-On

We had the opportunity to play with the Ultimate 8502 from i-mate, here are the highlights: Windows Mobile 6 Pro Top-notch connectivity (WiFi, 3.5G) Integrated GPS Powerful chips: 520Mhz processor, NVIDIA Graphics 2.6” QVGA (320x240) touch display The display...

Samsung Builds Uber-High Capacity Memory

Samsung has announced that it has created the densest memory chip to date. Each chip can store 8 Gigabytes (GB) of information. Up to 16 chips can be used togeth