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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 together to build commercial NAND memory resulting in a 128GB...

Hitachi Launches 35mm-Thick LCD TVs

Called Wooo, the new LCD TV Series from Hitachi is impressively thin. All three models have only 35mm thin which is quite impressive for commercial products (Samsung also “woooed” the crowd with its uber-thin displays). Technical revolution? Not really,...

Smart Pen Helps Diabetics

Many patients don’t take their medication on time, or over-medicate because they don’t remember when they had some for the last time. This intelligent cap helps diabetic patients to take insulin at the right time by using a simple...

October 22, 2007

Navigation devices with tactile feedback

Immersion just announced that CTT-Net Korea is shipping a couple of navigation devices that have tactile feedback powered by Immersion’s TouchSense. In a visually busy and a potentially noisy environment, the tactile feedback can provide a (tactile) confirmation that the...

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World´s largest and thinnest E-Paper

Previous color electronic paper (E-Paper) displays that we published about from Fujitsu measured a few inches big, that’s why Bridgestone’s A3-sized (435x326mm) color E-paper is so interesting. The thickness is even more incredible: a mere 0.29mm! I personally think that...

Griffin Evolve Wireless Sound System

Griffin’s Evolve wireless speaker system looks really cool. It is a set of wireless speakers that connect wirelessly to a base. The user plugs an iPod as one would do with any other speaker/dock but at any time, you...

Yamaha PJP-25UR VOIP solution

Most Voice Over IP (VOIP) conference call devices look chunky and ugly but that’s not the case with the Yamaha PJP-25UR. Besides its horrible product name, this elegant and efficient device lets users direct microphones to the call participant without...

Reminders: Win a RAZR2, Ubergizmo for mobiles

We’d like to remind you that you can win a RAZR2 – there’s only a couple of days left! Also, thanks to our readers’ suggestions, we made a few changes on www.ubergizmo.mobi (all six languages). We encourage you to bookmark...

Upcoming HP Laptops with Sprint EVDO

HP has announced a line of business laptop that will integrate Sprint’s EVDO (3G cellular wireless connectivity), along with other “enterprise” features such as disk encryption and HP Quicklook, a fast-boot access to email and calendar information. Right now,...

Pentax K100D Super Review

The new Pentax K100D Super is a modest upgrade of the popular K100D camera, with a dust removal system borrowed from the pricier K10D model, SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) lens support and new fastest ISO speed of 3200. The K100D...

DashWire online cellphone content management

DashWire is free online service that aims to move the management of your phone’s content to a web page instead of the phone’s display. It’s not very hard to manage the content of your phone when you use a...

Sharp AQUOS DMB cellphone with 480x854 display

I said before that I wasn’t interested in paying a subscription for mobile TV, but one has to love this 3.2” 480x854 pixels display – yes, this is slightly beyond DVD resolution in the palm of your hand. The phone...

Benzer CDX-201 car audio system

The Benzer CDX-201 car audio system is pretty unique as it comes with a folding LCD display that can change colors, alternating between red and green to suit your taste. No idea on how much it costs, but the organic...

Nakamichi Kimono 52-inch LCD TV

Nakamichi gets inspired by the traditional Japanese dress known as kimonos and has released a 52" LCD TV that shares the same name, taking on the concept of kimono. Other than the aesthetically pleasing design that seems to flow so...

Samsung announces SGH-i550

The Samsung SGH-i550 that was announced at the Symbian Smartphone Show in London holds the distinction of being the first GPS navigator-equipped smartphone from Samsung. This candybar handset will run on Symbian OS v9.2 and S60 3rd Edition, Feature...

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 720

Epson has just announced its PowerLite Home Cinema 720 high definition projector that brings about an even higher level of excellence for all 720p native resolution projectors that are in the market today. Among the cutting edge technologies found...

Nokia N81 8GB model now shipping

The Nokia N81 8GB model is set to ship, aiming to converge both music and gaming on a single device. It will pioneer the 3D Multimedia Menu concept that could soon be the new Nokia N Series user interface. According...

Samsung displays cutting edge TFT LCDs

Samsung has introduced a handful of TFT LCD displays that are on the cutting edge of technology, with a 40" full HD LCD TV panel that measures a mere 10mm thin. An LCD TV that size which shares the...

Sleuth ECG Monitoring System

Now here's an interesting ECG system - the Sleuth ECG Monitoring System that uses wireless technology to monitor a patient's ECG to detect possible diagnosis of arrhythmias and prevention of syncopal episodes. The entire system consists of a High...

Tangle DNA Speakers

ThinkGeek has put up yet another pair of speakers for sale - this time it is the Tangle DNA (Dynamic Neural Audio) Speakers that will experience the joys of a price cut. You can bend the DNA speakers into...

SoftBank Fullface 913SH

SoftBank in Japan has put up a special edition of the Fullface 913SH cellphone for sale, boasting a lovely 3" display with ASV and Aquos technology that will complement the integrated 1Seg TV tuner as you enjoy. This version of...

Hello Kitty plays rough

Don't think that Hello Kitty is all cute and harmless as she packs more than a punch whenever she chooses to bear her claws, and this time round we have a Hello Kitty-endorsed AK47. I wonder which underfunded terrorist would...

Connecty piles on the bling

Connecty has just released a cellphone that comes covered in diamonds, and I suppose this is one handset that you could pawn off should you run into some financial trouble. On showcase at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, this candybar...

Handheld supercomputers to come?

Experts at a Scottish university have created a tool that could potentially develop tiny microchips, paving the way for handheld supercomputers to be released sometime in the future. Current technology does not make any provision for microchips that use...

Button camera fit for Bond himself

Even James Bond would be proud of this button spy camera - assuming he is a spy from the mid-50s. This set up is of course more advanced than what it looks like, recording both audio and video in the...

SanDisk TakeTV

SanDisk has a new way for you to obtain content from your computer to the TV, courtesy of TakeTV. TakeTV will come in both 4GB and 8GB flavors, plugging into a docking station that is hooked to your TV and...

Thanko Charger Bracelet

Long haul flights are a bore, and your PSP can only go so far before it runs out of juice while you're in the air. Why not give Thanko's Charger Bracelet a go? This unique peripheral can provide up to...

October 21, 2007

HUD specs pile on the cool factor

The Germans and English have collaborated to bring HUD shades that are actually stylish unlike the extra large virtual reality headsets of yore. Targeting athletes, this pair of specs receive their information wirelessly from a watch. Both heart rate and...

Sanyo releases NV-HD880FT

Sanyo has a new portable navigation system in town, namely the NV-HD880FT. This GPS navigation device comes with a large 8" touchscreen display and a 30GB hard drive to store all the necessary information within. Not only that, it boasts...

Battery Corkscrew

Opening up a bottle of bubbly could get pretty tricky, and the Battery Corkscrew makes life easier for you since it doesn't require you to expend an ounce of strength other than to place it in position, push a...

Video camera for kids

The Only Children's Special Effects Video Camera would make a great gift for your kids this Christmas, as it gives them a sense of participation when daddy captures videos of family events, boasting up to 18 special effects and...

Corporate Zombies take after LEGO

After watching Resident Evil: Extinction, it is interesting to see an office toy like these Corporate Zombies released. Retailing for £12.95 a pop, they're pretty expensive but will surely send a message to the top management on just exactly...

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