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November 30, 2007

Super-USB to reach 4.8Gbps

Building over the success of USB and USB 2.0, a new set of detailed specifications for a “USB 3.0” will be available in January. Here are the highlights: It will be called Super-USB It should be as fast as...

Amazon Kindle Taken Apart

Rapidrepair has an interesting photo gallery that shows the inside of the Amazon Kindle. They also show the step-by-step instruction to take yours apart, but of course, you’ll do it at your own risk ;) Rapid Repair Photo gallery....

Windows Mobile to feature more display resolutions

Windows Mobile developers have been warned that their applications should support new resolutions (up to 480x800) and dynamic portrait/landscape change (which is not really new). The table above shows all the resolutions that applications should expect and it’s pretty interesting...

Sony PS3 used to crack passwords

Security researcher Nick Breese has taken his PS3 and believes that the console's powerful chip is very suitable to write password craking applications. Using, the PS3 Cell processor, Nick can crack a PDF, zip or Word password in a few...

Creative Zen confirms 32GB upgrade

Creative has just confirmed that its Zen portable media player will receive a memory boost, touching giddy heights of 32GB. Take that, iPod touch! Unfortunately, if you're interested in picking one up, you've got to wait until the second...

Archos gets ripped off with GG-2008

Somehow, the name GG-2008 brings a wry smile to my face - the year hasn't even begun and we're already wishing it farewell? Anyways, geek speak aside, it looks like an Archos design has been copied and now known...

Chinese PMP gets 12 megapixel camera

How many portable media players do you know that come with an integrated digital camera, let alone a 12 megapixel one? Well, the L1200 from Newman-Hyun has exactly that, featuring the capability to rotate up to 180 degrees in...

iPhone has no voice-free plan for deaf

AT&T has decided to do away with its $27.99 monthly no-voice plan, claiming that the offer was generated in error. While AT&T has a fair number of data-only plans for the deaf community, this service won't be extended to...

Bike Mounted BreakFast tray

I don't know about you, but whenever I exercise, I don't exactly have the appetite nor am I in the shape to actually eat something on the spot while sweating profusely. The Bike Mounted BreakFast tray caters for those who...

ZaNa Design USB flash drive

These handmade USB flash drives from ZaNa Design is guaranteed to set tongues wagging - they come encased in exotic Merbau wood complete with actual silver to give it a regal touch, while natural stones like amber and striped...

Teresonic launches Magus loudspeakers

Teresonic has just launched its new Magus compact loudspeakers, aiming to combine both audio and environmental efficiency in a single, unique casing. The Magus' special case design enables it to deliver superior audio despite having a low wattage of...

Hyundai has full HD 3D LCD TV

As if a 46" full HD LCD TV sitting down in your living room isn't enough to impress friends, there is now a TV from Hyundai that offers all that and more - specifically support for 3D digital broadcasting...

Mystery HTC device on FCC

The FCC has shown a new UMPC device from HTC, with the ability to run both Windows Vista and Mobile. Very little information regarding the specifications are available, although from the image provided there are air vents as well as...


Self-destruct button USB hub is back

And in a smaller form factor to boot! The designers took the original and thanks to the power of miniaturization, managed to squeeze it into a much smaller size. Unfortunately, you will lose all semblance of its big brother's USB...

November 29, 2007

Potty Time Watch

The Potty Watch from Potty Time is one interesting device to help young parents potty train their kids without going potty themselves. This fun and flexible timer is worn by the toddler, and it will play music as well as...

Supercar runs on biofuel

Mention supercar and you probably have the image of an exotic beast that guzzles up fuel like there's no tomorrow. Not so with the Swedish Koenigsegg CCXR, as this beast is capable of running on just E85 ethanol fuel alone....

Lasers help guide cars

Engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are working on a laser-based system to improve the performance of car collision warning systems. Sounds like a pretty advanced way to help save lives by preventing car accidents -...

Objet Connex500 3-D Printing System

The Connex500 3-D Printing System from Objet debuts today, touted to be the first system in the world capable of printing parts and assemblies made of multiple model materials, all in a single build. This unique printing system is based...

Flamingo Bluetooth headset

The Flamingo Bluetooth headset from CellPoint surely looks different from ordinary Bluetooth headsets, and CellPoint claim that they offer both comfort and style in a single package thanks to its lightweight, outside-the-ear-canal design without shouting too loudly where design is...

Smallest Precision Electric Guitar

Hammacher is offering the Smallest Precision Electric Guitar at a rather big price - $799 to be exact. At 26 1/2" long, it is 1/6th the size of a standard guitar, yet it has 20 frets and a 1...

UV spy pen shreds messages too

Remember how you used to pass notes in class when you were a kid? Instead of getting caught red-handed with evidence, the UV spy pen works a little differently since it features a built-in paper shredder that renders whatever...

ShakerRacer project with Nokia N95

One thing the Nokia N95 has that the iPhone does not is an integrated accelerometer sensor. Andreas Jakl and Stephan Selinger have come together to develop the ShakerRacer project that allows a hacked RC Car to be controlled by...

u-blox unveils two new GPS units

u-blox from Switzerland has announced two new GPS modules - where the LEA-5 series is based on u-blox' 5th generation positioning engine that is touts an acquisition performance of under a second. Now that's pretty fast by any standards, with...

NES controller holds entire system

This interesting hack sees the original NES controller having its innards reconfigured to hold an entire NES system within - along with a couple of RCA outputs for video and sound into a TV. In addition, you get classic titles...

Elecom M-D14UR laser mouse

Elecom has released its M-D14UR wireless laser mouse in Japan, and it functions on 2.4GHz band while the dongle is attached to your computer/notebook via USB. It looks like a pretty ordinary wireless mouse, so don't expect to use...

Olympus Mju 790 SW Winter Kit

Winter is upon us yet again (man, the year passes by too fast), and Olympus has released its Mju 790 SW Winter Kit to enable skiers, snowboarders and other winter sports enthusiasts the opportunity to capture stunning images and magic...

Folding scooter from MIT

An MIT group has taken the idea of a folding bicycle to the next level - this time, we're dealing with a folding electric motor scooter instead. These battery-powered scooters use a mere 150 parts. These scooters are meant to...

DSVision heads for the DS

The Nintendo DS can do more than play games, thanks to third-party hardware like the R4 Revolution card as well as official devices like the Opera browser. The DSVision comes in the form of an ordinary DS game cart, featuring...

Sony launches HTD-870RSF in UK

Sony has just launched the HTD-870RSF home theater system that comes complete with floor standing speakers, a massive hard drive, an integrated DVD player, a built-in 1080p upscaler and a Digital Terrestrial Tuner. Check out the specifications (taken verbatim...

Non-pilots to operate Army robot planes

Military pilots aren't too happy with plans for the US Army to allow non-pilots to take control of their powerful drone combat aircraft such as the Sky Warrior. Ordinarily, Predators and Reapers are handled by a qualified and skilled pilot...

Mini MOB cellphone

The Mini MOB cellphone brings us back to the days where cellphones were really huge and could be used to crack open crabs at the dining table thanks to their sheer size and weight. This extremely retro handset not...

Earbud Jack keeps things in order

 Earbud Jack has this thing against tangled cords and has voluntarily offered his whole being to keep your corded lifestyle free from unwanted tangles. Not only will your desk look neater, it also helps preserve the life of these cords....

Loo-locating texting service

Folks in central London will be able to take advantage of the new loo-locating texting service that was launched by the Westminster Council. This certainly comes in handy for those who are unfamiliar with London and yet absolutely need...

Wireless Spy Camera Pen

This Wireless Spy Camera Pen hails from Chinavasion and boasts an integrated microphone as well as the ability to transmit up to 20 meters away to a base station unit. Targeting peeping toms who are on a tight budget,...

HP sites get solar systems

HP aims to green its operations further by installing a new roof-top SPV system at the HP facility in San Diego California. This system will boast a 1 Megawatt capacity, placing it roughly 63% of the recently installed Google system....

LG L227WT LCD monitor

LG's L227WT LCD monitor is yet another monitor in LG's vaunted 5,000:1 contrast ratio range, bringing 1,680 x 1,050 nativel resolution, a response time of 2ms, a brightness level of 300 mits and a viewing angle of 170 degrees to...

Casio G-011BD-9AVER in gold

King Midas decided to drop by Casio's factory and gave the G-011BD-9AVER G-Shock model a touch, and while you won't be able to pawn this off and get a reasonable amount for it, at least you can be assured...

NVousPC notebook looks rad

This notebook from NVousPC known as the Britto PC looks absolutely out of this world, featuring illustrations of pop painter Romero Britto's work known as "Mia's Jungle" all over its surface. There is only one model available currently, and it...

Elonex LNX Cube review

Trusted Reviews has reviewed the Elonex LNX Cube Multimedia System and here's their verdict on it. Once again Elonex has raised the bar when it comes to the amount of features you can squeeze into one box. The level...

LumixxLine rope-type LED display

Hibino Corp. has introduced its LumixxLine rope-type LED display which can be attached to curved surfaces such as a cylinder, and it will be up for sale from tomorrow onwards. Multiple LumixxLines will be able to form a screen,...

RetroCam USB webcam

What looks like a standard old camera from the 1920s or 30s is actually a USB webcam that is capable of capturing video as well. Dubbed the RetroCam for obvious reasons, it hooks up to any computer or notebook...

Integrum speakers feature jazz legends

The Integrum speakers that you see here are no ordinary speakers, as they bring you down memory lane with original artwork depicting the most famous jazz legends throughout history including Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Benny Goodman, Miles Davis,...

Cowon Q5W player to ship next month

The long awaited Cowon Q5W portable media player will finally ship early next month. This ain't no ordinary PMP as it features 802.11b WiFi connectivity that makes it a snap to browse websites, regardless of whether they feature Flash...

Cirrus digital photo frame

Cirrus Digital has a new 1.5" digital photo frame that comes with an internal rechargeable battery as well as enough memory to hold an average of 85 photos. Granted, you won't be able to get much out of such a...

Venturer launches SHD7000

Venturer has just launched the SHD7000 HD DVD player that claims to be one of the cheapest HD DVD players around - it retails for just $199 without the catch of a closeout sale or promo campaign, and is capable...

Samsung F1 Series 1 desktop hard drive

Samsung has begun to ship its SpinPoint F1 Series 1 desktop hard drive that boasts 7,200 rpm spindle speed, low power consumption, a whopping 1TB capacity and a relatively low price tag of $399. Despite having such specifications, the F1...

Havealeena cordless LED light

Spice up your home this Christmas with the Havealeena cordless LED light from Tayo Design Studio. It looks more like a stunted lightsaber than anything else to me, and you're supposed to stick in in pots ar leave it on...

FreshBattery adds Dell to portfolio

FreshBattery has just introduced the addition of upgraded replacement batteries for the numerous number of Dell laptop models, and in most cases these FreshBattery upgraded batteries feature 50% or more cells than what Dell originally gave you, resulting in superior...

Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset

Aliph's Jawbone Bluetooth headset is now available in more than 2,300 Verizon Communications stores as well as online, giving customers the chance to pick up what is touted to be the most advanced Bluetooth headset in the market today. The...

Black Casio EXILIM EX-V8

If you grew tired of silver-colored Exilim cameras, Casio has a black version of the Exilim EX-V8… at least in Japan. My last experience with the Exilim EX-Z3 wasn’t so great: the image quality was lower than the Canon...

Asus Nova mini PC

Asus is caught (again) making super small computers and this time, it’s not a notebook, it’s a clean little box called the Asus Nova. It caters the mac-mini audience with height of two only inches (less than twice the...

EyStar Bluetooth GPS receiver

The EyStar Bluetooth GPS receiver from Secure Digital Applications will be released in the US, aiming to make GPS navigation available to just about anybody with a Bluetooth-enabled cellphone, PDA or laptop. The pocket-sized receiver has enough juice for...

Corel WinDVD playback software

Corel's WinDVD Blu-ray Disc playback software is the first in the world to receive BD-Video Profile 1.1 certification. This means the software has passed the stringent standards and guidelines set by the Blu-ray Disc Association to ensure the best...

Med-ePhone system reminds patients

Looks like you no longer need mom to nag you - the Med-ePhone system does it for you, reminding you to take your medication on a regular basis. In addition to talking you into doing so, it will record...

University Notebook Challenge winner

Intel has named the University Notebook Challenge winner - a Spanish team (Polytechnic of Madrid) whose computer is based on a pedal machine powered by human energy. The energy produced by cycling action is converted into electricity that powers...

XtremeMac wants to dress up your iPods

XtremeMac has a brand new line of leather cases for the recently released iPod touch, iPod nano 3G and iPod Classic. These cases are made of hand-crafted genuine cows, minus the meat and bones of course. Soft interior lining ensures...

Logitec SATA-to-USB rack

Logitec's new SATA-to-USB converter comes in an interesting form factor, featuring a cartridge slot design that makes any external hard drive docked within look cool. The semi-transparent case folds up to cover the drive, and there is more than...

MotoZiNE the next big thing?

We all know how the RAZR line of cellphones made the whole world fall in love with Motorola all over again when it was first released, and Motorola has plans to release its new multimedia handsets under the MotoZiNE...

iCoustic guitar for a one-man band

If you're thinking of serenading the love of your life with your song before popping the question, why not do it yourself (assuming you have the musical talent to go along with it) instead of relying on a 4-piece band...

Séura LCD TV mirror

The Séura LCD TV mirror comes in 15" and 20" variants, making it perfect for bathroom use. I'm not too sure how many of you love to watch TV in the buff, but should you actually fork out $2,999...

NICO+ cellphone limited in functions

Who would've thought that the NICO+ cellphone in Japan is by far one of the least advanced handsets, featuring standard phone functionality as well as the ability to send email. Yes, you read that right - don't expect 1Seg TV...

Clocky goes orange yellow

Remember Clocky, the alarm clock that beeps around to wake you up and yet has the smarts to roll away and hide somewhere so that you're forced to either find it or get a really good pair of earplugs? Well,...

Mini-disc adapter from Apple

Apple is currently developing a hardware solution that enables the shipping of software on mini-discs that could subsequently be used in slot-loading optical drives specially built for standard 12cm CDs and DVDs. Known as the "Compact Memory Disc Adapter...

M42410 portable media player

PMPs from China are dime a dozen, and many of them take after the design of more famous, products especially the iPod. The M42410 portable media player doesn't copy any design though, and instead boasts a rather retro control...

Corega CG-1SG24TV portable TV

TV addicts (in Japan at least) have yet another portable TV device to choose from, this time courtesy of Corega and its CG-1SG24TV portable TV. This device measures a mere 74mm x 23mm x 60mm and weighs a pocket-friendly...

Twinbird Zabady is waterproof

The Twinbird Zabady is one capable digital audio player that is able to handle good old CDs (you don't have to convert your collection to MP3 just yet) in addition to MP3 and WMA files (DRM copies are not welcome)....

Eye Power aims to heal eyesight

I would recommend going for laser surgery or see a good optometrist if you want to correct your vision, but if you're an avid DIY freak, there is always the Eye Power. It claims to heal your vision problems using...

AT&T CEO says 3G iPhone coming next year

We knew it was coming. Steve Jobs himself had even commented about the prospect of a 3G iPhone coming when battery life for the phone was well fit for the more power hungry high-speed internet. Despite knowing a 3G...

Logitech G9 Laser Mouse Review

When it comes to games on the computer, you can be sure that the mouse and the keyboard will come under close scrutiny, especially for those who are extremely serious about their gaming. Having the stock keyboard and mouse...

November 28, 2007

RAmos RM970 PMP

Here's yet another PMP from China, and this time it is the RAmos RM970 that will come under scrutiny. You get a fairly standard 3" 480 x 272 pixel display and is powered by a 200MHz ARM7 processor which is...

Cowon A3 announced

Cowon has just announced the A3 portable media player that will oust the current A2. First shipments will arrive early next month, where the 30GB and 60GB models will retail for $349 and $399 respectively. The A3 comes with a...

Micron intros RealSSD range

Micron has announced its RealSSD range that will come in a wide variety of form factors and densities, targeting computing, enterprise server and networking applications. These new RealSSDs boast native SATA II interface, low power consumption (less than 2 watts...

Luxurious bed comes with TV

Check out the Hollandia Platinum-Luxe Elite sleep system (great, so a bed these days is called a sleep system). It definitely teases the senses with a high end design accompanied by a 32" Sony Bravia HDTV that has been integrated...

Peugeot smart A/C system

Peugeot wants drivers to keep their air conditioning system running all year round, regardless of whether it is winter or not. The main reason behind this idea would be maintaining the effectiveness and efficiency of the A/C system by keeping...

YHM-PMP 678 loves the sun

Now the YHM-PMP 678 PMP from Yahee Technologies is one unique portable media player - it boasts a couple of solar panels as a method of charging its batteries, although DC charging is also made available for those who shun...

Sony PSP Extended Life Battery Kit

One of the Sony PSP's main gripe would be its poor battery life, and Sony aims to remedy the situation with its PSP Extended Life Battery Kit that works for both the PSP-2000 as well as the original "phatty". Installation...

Cigarette box hides pinhole camera

For those who are into all things covert, this cigarette box is right up your alley. It features a cool wireless pinhole camera that has been fitted into a silicon rubber casing for hiding which can be placed in just...

Moody Sensiblog concept

The Moody Sensiblog is a unique concept device that records and broadcasts your readings to a blog, giving all and sundry a chance to read it. The main thrust behind this idea is like Twitter - an addictive and popular...

Google Maps simulate GPS on phones

The new version of Google Maps boasts a beta feature known as "My Location" that was specially designed to simulate an actual GPS experience on cellphones as well as handheld devices that do not come equipped with GPS hardware....

Sound Leaf Plus Bluetooth headset

Bone conduction technology has been used to great effect with a wide array of gadgets to date, and this time we have the Sound Leaf Plus Bluetooth headset from NTT DoCoMo that features such technology as well. It functions just...

OLPC XO laptop sued

Who would've thought that even the OLPC XO laptop could be sued because of its multilingual keyboard? Lagao Analysis Corporation (LANCOR) has just filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the One Laptop Per Child project and its head Nicholas Negroponte...

Dell simplifies enterprise search

Dell will be selling the Google Search Appliance and the Google Mini that helps simplify enterprise search. The Google Search Appliance boasts a distinctive bezel and yellow chassis, targeting larger enterprises while the smaller blue Google Mini is meant for...

Non-Leopard users get no Boot Camp

From next year onwards, Apple will no longer allow customers to run the Boot Camp dual-boot solution unless they make the jump to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Boot Camp first debuted in April 2006 as a beta software for...

Power Conscience

We all know that every little bit of energy saving counts, and this is where the Power Conscience concept comes in. This device provides you with the latest information on your energy usage while calculating your current electric bill, and...

Razer Pro|type Keyboard Review

TechwareLabs has published a review of the Razer Pro|type Keyboard with iPod dock. Here's a clip from the coverage: The Razer Pro|Type keyboard is an ultra slick, backlit, and thin profile keyboard that comes with about every feature you...

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Amazon Kindle Hands-On

Yesterday, I had a chance to play with the Amazon Kindle, a connected eBook that is generating a lot of buzz. Here are my impressions: Form factorThe general form factor is OK. It’s a little thick, but all in...

Exploding Phone Kills

This time, a 33-year old excavator driver from Korea. Mr. Seo was found lying dead beside his excavator in a stone quarry by his friends, with a cellphone in his pocket that had a severely melted battery, resulting in a...

Monogrammed Heated Stadium Seat

The Monogrammed Heated Stadium Seat is perfect for stadiums as well as other open places during the cold, cold winter. It comes with a lithium ion battery that is capable of keeping your rear end warm for up to...

VertiPod is Segway of the sky

The VertiPod carries you about in a similar manner as the Segway… except for the fact that this device keeps you afloat between five to 15 feet above the ground and boasts a top speed of 40mph. Steering it is...

Ixos First range for iPod nano 3G

Ixos has released a new iPod nano 3G case known as the First range, and it definitely blings up your portfolio without breaking the bank. Made from silicone, the XMI419-AS will be available in pink, white or black for...

USB Cup Warmer and Hub

Brando has a new USB Cup Warmer that not only keeps your favorite drink hot at all times, it also boasts an integrated 4-port USB hub and clock functions. It measures 96mm x 104mm x 22mm, making it fit comfortably...

USB to SATA/ESATA with USB Hub

Talk about trying to cram in as many features as possible - the USB to SATA/ESATA with USB Hub not only makes any SATA/eSATA mass storage device into an instant external USB 2.0 drive, it also doubles up as a...

Neverlate Executive Alarm Clock

Getting to work on time can be quite the challenge for most folks, especially in today's high pressured dog-eat-dog world. The Neverlate Executive Alarm Clock does its level best to keep you on time, featuring reminders for different tasks...

Bar of Soap prototype

The Bar of Soap prototype is one interesting device that functions according to the way you hold it. Should you pick it up and hold it like a camera, it will function like one. Hold it like a cellphone and...

Zonbu announces new notebook

Zonbu has a new notebook and service available, whereby the former will be manufactured by Everex while the latter requires a $14.95 monthly subscription fee. Based on the same operating system as the Zonbu Mini, this new Zonbu notebook will...

Planar Digital Mammography Display

Planar has a new Stereoscopic Digital Mammography Display that has been successfully tested to yield some pretty impressive results - it is capable of reducing false-positive breast cancer findings by up to 49%. Now that's a really large number,...

Aterm WR8500N is extra small

The Aterm WR8500N wireless LAN router from NEC is rather small in stature despite being based on the Draft 2.0 11n in addition to providing support for a/b/g connections, and measures roughly 50% smaller than its predecessor. Space saving is...

Toshiba 2.5-inch HDDs for auto apps

Toshiba has just launched a new bunch of 2.5" hard drives that are meant for automotive applications. The 80GB monstrosity (relatively speaking, of course, as 80GB is but the entry-level size for desktop computers these days) will be used in...

Toshiba weather radar system

Toshiba has successfully delivered the first operational solid-state weather radar system in the world, replacing electron tubes in the transmitter with a high-power semiconductor module.This new radar has been miniaturized to such an extent where it is only one...

November 27, 2007

orbiTouch keyboard

The orbiTouch keyboard is definitely very different from the standard 101-key keyboard that you see in the office. This allows you to type without having to press even a single key, since there are none to begin with in the...

H2O H3 waterproof headphones

H2O Audio has released a new pair of waterproof headphones known as the H3, and it takes on a new color scheme (black) instead of white and gray that is found in its previous iterations. The H3 will come with...

Sony has new LCD projectors

Sony has just launched the VPL-FW300L and the VPL-FH300L LCD video projection systems that targets commercial applications, making them ideal for places such as small auditoriums, large classrooms and meeting rooms, museum exhibits, event centers, ballrooms, and movie theaters. Both...

Wiimote cabinet

You must be pretty big on the Nintendo Wii to actually spray paint your cabinet with exact buttons of the Wiimote! This is strictly a DIY project and cannot be bought from anywhere else. Perfect for storing your growing collection...

Dreamcade Vision 120 Arcade Center

The Dreamcade Vision 120 Arcade Center is one big mother to have in any living room - it is the perfect high end gift for any self-respecting video game fanatic this holiday season. Retailing for slightly under $4,000, the Dreamcade...

TAM MP3walkman concept

Vivienne Tam is going to dip her fingers into the world of consumer electronics with the spanking new TAM MP3walkman concept. The MP3walkman is currently just an idea, so there isn't any concrete specifications laid out just yet. Other...

Konftel 300 conference phone

While I don't really bother about how a conference phone looks like, Konftel obviously thinks otherwise with the Konftel 300 conference phone. This beauty of a device comes with multiple connectivity options (via cellphones, wireless phones, computers), the ability...

Rumor of new Pentax cameras

Word on the street has it that the Pentax K20D and K200D are already in the wings, waiting for Pentax to give the go ahead for their respective launches. Initial whispers have it that the specifications are pretty impressive,...

Unwanted Macs turned to aquariums

For those who still have an old iMac lying around, why not turn it into a place for fish to stay? Dubbed the iMacQuarium, this hobby (if you can call it so) definitely ought to make iMacs fall under...

Novax 8-string guitar

Novax really pushes the envelope with its new 8-string guitar. The fanned-fret neck creates balanced tone and perfect intonation for both bass and standard strings in one guitar design. Where usually frets on a bass guitar are spread farther...

Night Vision for cars

Flir Systems has just arrived at an agreement with BMW, installing its PathFindIR thermal imaging technology in those luxury performance vehicles from the German automaker. This system makes it a whole lot easier to drive around at night as it...

miniXpress Firewire HDD

The miniXpress Firewire HDD might be small in stature, but it is big on performance. With a capacity that maxes out at 200GB, the miniXpress boasts an Oxford 934 chip and the ability to take in a 7,200rpm drive...

More Xbox 360 backwards compatibility

If you happen to have a handful of old school Xbox games lying around that cannot run on the Xbox 360, hold on to your seats. Microsoft has just updated the latter's software emulation, opening the floodgates to over...

PS-Mi portable audio device

The PS-Mi portable audio device comes with an Universal iPod dock and uses the new patented Point Source Audio technology, boasting a satellite speaker enclosure section that comes with a trio of drivers in the top section as well...

Dell XPS M1530 launched

Dell has yet another XPS notebook to offer us - and this time it is the XPS M1530. This mid-range notebook comes with a 15.4" display, powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (from 1.5GHz up to 2.6GHz), the...

Prosthetics can now sense touch

Amputees could soon benefit from new prosthetic limbs which can sense touch, as nerves from injured arms have been redirected into the skin on their chest - helping them feel as they did before they lost their limbs. This new...

Transcend 8GB JetFlash V30

Transcend has released the 8GB JetFlash V30 USB flash drive that measures 60mm x 16.5mm x 8.1mm while weighing a mere 7 grams. Other than the storage space, there really isn't anything special about this - hopefully Transcend will...

Planex miniSD GW-MS54G card

We've seen SD cards with built-in WiFi connectivity before, but what about folks who rock to miniSD cards in their devices? Planex caters for this particular segment of the population with its GW-MS54G miniSD card that features 802.11b/g support....

Purpose For Pets Portable Extractor

The weirdly named Purpose For Pets Portable Extractor from Dirt Devil is a boon for all pet owners worldwide - it comes with a 3" scrub brush and integrated LEDs that help illuminate stains which let out a stench and...

Clock-i digital wall clock

Now isn't this one of the weirder clocks you've seen? The Clock-i from Narae Inter is a digital walk clock that has just been launched in Korea, featuring a multi-image display technology that lets you show up to THREE of...

Lotus Sanitizing System

The Lotus Sanitizing System claims to be able to clean and sterilize just about anything after using electrons infused with tap water along with "super-oxygen" for the ultimate cleaning solution which is touted to be 50% stronger than bleach....

Wibrain B1 heading to the US

At long last, the Wibrain B1 will be making its way to the US. There will be a couple of models heading Stateside, retailing for $699 and $849 respectively. For those who are interested, it might not make it in...

Asus G1S CRYSIS notebook

Crysis is one game that has gotten gaming folks drooling all over the world due to its amazing graphics that will bring most computers out there to their knees with all the eye candy turned up to the max. Asus...

Uzu Cyclone vacuum

The Uzu Cyclone vacuum, designed be Chiaki Murata is not only pleasant to look at, it is extremely lightweight and easy to use. Oh yeah, did we mention that it is cordless as well? This means whenever you drop your...

Game consoles not green

No, I don't mean the color, but the environmental impact. According to Greenpeace, the Xbox 360 is environmentally unfriendly since Microsoft has just given word that it will remove toxic chemicals from the manufacturing process by 2011 (!), and...

Pyxis GPS Watch

Westech Korea has just launched its Pyxis GPS watch that comes completed with databases of different exercise routines such as marathons, hikes and walks. You'll be able to view these courses from your wrist and plan a schedule in advance....

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Logan Solar bag by Noon

We tend to be interested by anything that has a solar panel, and this is no exception: Noon has the Logan solar bag that has a large solar panel in the back. I wondered why they would put the...

Samsung BD-P1400 1080p Blu-ray Player

The BD-P1400 is Samsung’s third generation of Blu-Ray players. The player is compatible with HDMI 1.3, which supports 10.2 Gbps bandwidth Automatic audio syncing. Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Of course, to take advantage of these features, you will need a...

LG Shine for AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless has announced that the coveted LG Shine would be available for the holidays. If you’re not familiar with the device, it is a design phone with a 2.2” mirror-display (hence the name…), a camera and Bluetooth connectivity...

Casio CW-E60 Disc Title Printer

The Casio CW-E60 aims to replace your black marker when it comes to writing on your freshly burnt discs. After all, if you’re like me, you’re typing most of the time and your handwriting skills might have faded away. Having...

D887-2 Touch Panel G-Sensor MP4 Player

If having more features was the criteria to buy portable media players, Chinese manufacturers would be rich. But it’s not, so Apple is the one getting most of the love. This D887-2 player supports the most popular formats, including...

Defective hard drives in some Mac Books

The hard disk head can land on the surface and damage the data Apple Insider is reporting that some Mac Books have flawed Seagate hard drives and that there’s a risk of losing data. From the site: “The affect drives...

Is this the Nokia N96?

Our friends from switched have stumbled upon this image (from here) that supposedly shows the Nokia N96. The phone would have a dual sliding keyboard and a large display. Other features are said to be. This is a computer graphics...

BLOC MP3 player

Everyone loves LEGO, and the BLOC MP3 player concept takes after Denmark's most famous toy. The core unit itself comes with an OLED display, a 4-way toggle, and 50MB of internal memory, but should that be insufficient (and it...

Ruroc Snowboarding Helmets

If you're an avid sportsperson who love extreme sports, the Ruroc Snowboarding Helmet sounds like the perfect piece of equipment for you. This is the total head protection system and lacks nothing - ‘cept maybe for a Bluetooth module...

Kyosho Robo Hopper

Now ain't this something - the Kyosho Robo Hopper that looks more like the Rocketeer than anything else. Of course, he won't be equipped with a jet pack, but instead relies on a small helicopter mechanism located on its back...

USB Rechargeable Clip Torch

Working in a dimly lit environment is a favorite activity of mine, but unfortunately there are times where my surroundings are too dark for my own good. Enter the USB Rechargeable Clip Torch - a peripheral that not only saves...

gDrive project could be reality soon

There were whispers of an online storage project by Google in the past, and word has it that this project is about to be unveiled pretty soon. The gDrive project as it is known is actually a service that...

Dell shakes hands with Carrefour

Dell is slowly but moving into the traditional brick-and-mortar sales model after coming to an agreement with the Carrefour Group, allowing all 365 superstores across Europe to sell Dell computers and equipment from next year onwards. The initial countries...

N55 Walking House

The N55 Walking House is one home for the environmentally conscious. This unique home features solar cells as well as small windmills that generate and store power whenever and wherever it can. In addition to collecting rainwater to keep...

Satechi Bluetooth FM transmitter

Satechi has released its new Bluetooth FM transmitter that allows you to enjoy your favorite tunes on your Bluetooth A2DP-compatible handset on your thumping car stereo. In addition, you can also use the Satechi Bluetooth FM transmitter as a...

Avurt IM-5 launcher

You can never tell what type of mentally unstable person roam the streets these days, which is why the Avurt IM-5 launcher could be considered to be an essential travel item, especially when you're alone in a strange country....

Micro Stainless Steel Digital Camcorder

The Micro Stainless Steel Digital Camcorder sounds pretty solid, and definitely makes a great addition to your collection of gadgets this upcoming holiday season. For those who want to shoot casual videos of their holiday memories can do so,...

USB fortune cookies

Is there any design that you can't find where USB flash drives are concerned? These USB Fortune Cookies from Vavolo look like their yummy namesakes, but instead of keeping your stomach full, you have the choice to fill them up...

Hairdryer for voyeurs

Looks like spy cameras seem to be all the rage these days, and they definitely fool most people since they come in a wide range of form factors. The latest would be a camera within a hairdryer, although it...

Piano hides PC within

This lovely Edwardian piano that you see hides a dirty little secret - it houses a full fledged computer within, boasting a 26" LCD panel, a 500GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM, all running on Windows Media Center so...

Light toothbrush helps remove plaque

Then again, come to think of it, the standard toothbrush relies on manual hand power as well, so what's all this talk about a light-powered toothbrush? No, it doesn't involve any sort of solar power as there aren't any batteries...

November 26, 2007

2G iPod nano clone with FM transmitter

One of the main gripes most people have about the iPod range of portable media players is the lack of an FM transmitter, and it has taken Ovito of China to come up with a 2G iPod nano clone...

HAWK crosswalk button

The HAWK crosswalk button actually has the well-being of pedestrians in mind, as it changes the traffic light to red whenever you press it unlike current ones that take an impossibly long time to change the signal. The HAWK system...

Dama TV wardrobe

We've seen LCD TVs in the most unlikely of places before, so the Dama TV wardrobe shouldn't shock anyone. This sliding door wardrobe comes with an integrated 32" LCD HD-ready TV, and best of all is you can still...

NEC MultiSync MD21GS-5MP

NEC has released its MultiSync MD21GS-5MP flat panel monitor that targets medical imaging applications, including mammography and PACS (picture archiving and communication system). This new monitor boasts a native resolution of 2,560 x 2,048 and comes with in-plane switching (IPS)...

Airhole Ninja Masks

Outdoor winter activities are fun and all, but it is important you keep yourself warm at all times. The Airhole Ninja Masks provide not only warmth, but it does so in style as well. Made from cotton spandex, Airholes...

Recycle your iPod nano packaging

Ever taken stock of what happens to the packaging of your gizmos and gadgets? If you have picked up the new iPod nano, what have you done with its clear plastic case? The good people at Bird Electron has come...

Wristwatch stores 1GB of memory

Looks like we have yet another wristwatch that comes with USB flash memory within - definitely a must-have (the USB memory, not the watch) for any office worker these days. Unfortunately, you get only 1GB of storage space which...

Laptop stored within electric guitar

Ben Lewry has done what most people would have thought impossible - cramming in a whole laptop into the body of an electric guitar. The end result is an interactive music device known as LCDetar, where a music visualizer has...

iConcepts Shower Radio

For those who love singing while giving themselves a good scrub down, the iConcepts Shower Radio sounds like the perfect device to hang in your shower. It features an iPod dock that is fully waterproof so you don't have...

External HDD gets touchscreen

Guess touchscreen is the way to go where gadgets are concerned, with an external hard drive now featuring similar technology. Iotek's ezSECU ez850 utilizes the touchscreen display as a method to input a secret code for your digital combination...

TAG Heuer diving into phone market

Watchmaker TAG Heuer aims to expand its product line by collaborating with Modelabs of France in order to come up with a range of cellphones. No further specifications regarding these handsets are currently available, although one can expect them...

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 lacks GPS

The upcoming BlackBerry Pearl 8120 that has just been approved by the FCC will not come with GPS connectivity, but at the very least it will have WiFi to keep you connected wherever there is a hotspot. You can,...

Bling PS controller chain

The PS controller is now an icon of video gaming, and despite the console being in its third iteration already, the shape of the original PS controller has but changed a little. This little bling chain that comes in the...

Home Internet speed increased

How does one increase one's home Internet speed, and by over 25 times at that (in theory, of course)? Why, by using a plastic optical fiber, of course. A research team led by Hwang Seung-sang has succeeded in making...

IBM includes ads in DVDs

IBM has plans to include commercials in your DVDs after asking the US Patent Office for exclusive rights to a "system and method of providing advertisements during DVD playback." This is just plain nuts - it means whenever you...

FCC tips off RIZR Z6c

Motorola will have a new RIZR Z6c waiting in its wings that targets Verizon customers, featuring a CDMA connection for calls and EV-DO data in addition to dual band 900MHz and 1800MHz GSM for those who frequently travel around the...

LucasArts games get emulated on iPhone

While the iPhone isn't exactly the most technologically advanced handset in the market at the moment, what makes it even more appealing would be the fact that one can run LucasArts games on it flawlessly. The only downside would...

Exoskeletons for army very real

Exoskeletons are but a pipe dream to date, but the Sarcos Military Exoskeleton has made that dream come true. This suit aims to let soldiers “run faster, leap further and carry more” without taxing them more than they already...

Robot shuffles feet to keep balance

Scientist Masano Koeda of Ritsumeikan University has developed a 50cm tall robot who is able to turn 90 degress by simply shuffling its feet while staying stationary - this simple movement might sound extremely easy to us humans, but the...

Ladybug robot cleans toilets

Japan is extremely big on robots, and a group of companies have already released an autonomous ladybug-shaped robot that is meant to clean public restrooms at highway rest areas. Measuring 1 meter tall and 1.35 meters long, the Lady...

Mio to release 3G phones next year

Mio Technology of Taiwan who has long developed GPS navigation devices aims to expand its product line by introducing 3G GPS PDA phones sometime in the second half of next year. This move aims to hedge itself against the competition,...

Mtron releases 32GB SSD

Mtron of South Korea has just released its SSD MOBI 32GB SSD that comes with a transfer rate of 100MB/sec. This SSD MOBI was launched in order to replace the standard 2.5" hard drive in the near future, as...

Old cellphones turned to computers

Engineers at Hokuto System in Japan have found a way to recycle old cellphones to turn them into fully functional computers. This is made possible by cramming a simple PC on a business card-sized circuit board known as DVIEW. It...

EMIEW 2 robot from Hitachi

Hitachi has released a worker robot known as EMIEW 2 (Excellent Mobility and Interactive Existence as Workmate), an improvement over its predecessor that was developed way back in March 2005. This robot is capable of responding to spoken commands, travel...

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T-Mobile’s 3G Network to be announced in December?

It is only a rumor, but if it turns out to be true, this would be big news for T-Mobile fans across the country: T-mobile might be announcing their 3G Network next month. Spotted on the Inquirer: “…from a Washington...

Green Asus Eee on eBay

Any piece of information involving the uber-cute Asus Eee is news nowadays. We talked about the colored Eee PC earlier this month, but a green-colored of the Asus Eee has been spotted on eBay, coming from Taiwan (of course). In...

Samsung i760 Review (External)

Our friends from Brighthand have given their verdict on the Samsung i760 smartphone: It is certainly not the best looking smartphone out there, but it gets the job done and is well built and usable. They also believe that Samsung...

Christmas-themed Sony Rolly in Japan

Remember the Sony Rolly? We presented it in this Rolly post a while back. Not only it is available in Japan, but they also have a Christmas-themed version with pre-loaded songs like White Christmas and Santa Claus is Coming...

Online Playstation Store

Sony Computer has announced the Playstation store (store.playstation.com) for the PC, which is an “iTunes for PSP”, if you want. It will let PSP users download free and paid content/games to their PSP without using a PlayStation 3. A...

Qingbar Gp300 LCOS video glasses

The Qingbar Gp300 LCOS video glasses from YelloMosquito is one hot addition that comes with an integrated media player as well as DivX support - something unheard of for devices in its class to date. The combination of an...

Planar releases Dome Zx series

 Planar has just unveiled a new family of high resolution grayscale displays under the Planar Dome Zx series. The Dome Z16 is currently being showcased, and is touted to be the world’s first 16-mexapixel, 30" single grayscale diagnostic imaging display....

GE OptiSonde Hygrometer

GE has just released the OptiSonde humidity indicator, transmitter and data logger, making it the first chilled mirror hygrometer to offer the precision and repeatability previously found only in laboratory standards within a compact and economical package that makes...

Wireless Guitar Controllers coming soon

Fans of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock who want even more freedom with their gaming will have to wait till next year as the new standalone wireless guitar controllers will only be available at retail stores across the...

WebDT 310 and 360 Mobile Tablets

The WebDT 310 and 360 can lay claim to being the first mobile tablets in the world that features an integrated barcode scanner, a Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) and/or camera. Integration of those new hardware applications aims to improve customer...

Prism supports Apple iPhone

Guess the Apple iPhone isn't just meant to look good as it does have its fair share of practical purposes as proposed by Nextrials. Nextrials' Prism clinical trial data management platform supports remote access via the Apple iPhone, giving...

MOST networking in Audi A4

SMSC's Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) oPHY networking technology will soon be found in Audi's latest A4 model, completing the circle as the MOST system is currently in use across the A8, A6 and A5 vehicle range. This multimedia technology...

I Call Me concept

The "I Call Me" concept is pretty interesting since it not only doubles up as a keyring, a single press will be able to ring your cellphone - great for folks who misplace their handsets oh-so-often. Since the calling...

Fake window brightens up the blues

Basements are dark, dank places that require at least some light fixture for you to find your way around. Thankfully, we have a Fake Window that utilizes electroluminescent sheets as its light source, allowing you to adjust the intensity of...

Beer Pager for the holidays

Getting drunk during the festive season is a pretty easy thing to do, which is why the Beer Pager comes in handy so you will always know where your booze is despite having downed a fair amount of pints. This...

China launches the OGO

The OGO could possibly be a viable contender to the Sidekick when placed side by side as it features a clamshell form factor that houses a QWERTY keyboard, 50MB of internal memory, a microSD memory card slot, a mini USB...

TAO Digital Frame Clock Viewer

It was only a matter of time before digital photo frames came with more than just a single function, and the time has arrived with the TAO Digital Frame Clock Viewer. Not only does it parade your favorite photos...

Portable hard drives in Asia offer more

Just in case you think your portable hard drive is pretty spiffy, along come those from Asia that does more than just store your data within. These newfangled portable hard drives do not only play processer-intensive formats like XviD,...

Solar-powered blinds in the works

Students from Blakewater College in Blackburn, England have managed to come up with blinds that not only prevent sunlight from seeping into the room, it also helps keep the earth green by absorbing sunlight and converting it into energy. The...

USB OptiWind Mouse

Ever engaged in an intensive fragfest online only to find that you missed the money shot just because your palm sweated too much, causing you to slip and fumble? With the USB OptiWind Mouse, things ought to be different since...

Digital video camera gets SLR lenses

Just in case you have no idea on what to do with an old school analog SLR camera, here's an interesting suggestion. You can always take the lens and mount it on an existing digital video camera, giving you...

Disposable Microscope Card

The Disposable Microscope Card is pretty wacked out as it is capable of magnifying items by up to 1,000, depending on the light source. I have absolutely no idea on using this in a practical manner, but if you think...

Murider robot does multimedia

The Murider robot from Woori helps keep you entertained with its 4.3" display that parades DMB mobile TV in addition to audio playback support. You can also hook up other USB devices or even playback audio from an SD memory...

A4Tech battery-free wireless mouse

A4Tech has come up with a battery-free wireless mouse that does away with the need to replace batteries or recharging, since it receives power from its mouse pad courtesy of "electromagnetic induction technology". While the idea certainly isn't new,...

FlexScan SX2461W-U targets colorblind

The FlexScan SX2461W-U 24" LCD monitor from Eizo was specially designed for colorblind folks, and it certainly does not skimp on features. You will get full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,200 pixels), a 850:1 contrast ratio, a 300cd/m2 brightness level,...

13-port USB hub

Just how many USB devices do you happen to have on your desk? Synchrotech has released its self-powered 13-port USB hub that houses five USB ports on both sides as well as the rest on the remaining sides. Each...

NES carts now playable on the DS

I knew the Nintendo DS' GBA slot had more than meets the eye - Cyber Gadget's Famiclone can be plugged into your DS' GBA slot, enabling you to enjoy your favorite NES titles (as to whether they are bootleg versions...

Rare NES cartridge up for auction

If you're a self-proclaimed true blue video game fan, then the 1990 Nintendo World Championship NES cartridge ought to catch your attention. There were only 116 of these produced throughout history, since they were only given to those who participated...

Cowon D2TV hits Japan

Cowon Japan has just launched its 1Seg PMP D2TV model that boasts a 2.5" color touchscreen display with a maximum resolution of 320 x 240. It will have enough juice for 7.5 hours of 1Seg mobile TV, 9 hours of...

USB flash drive goes bling bling

USB flash drives are dime a dozen these days, and they rarely look different from one another where design is concerned. Coolkii aims to change the notion that USB flash drives are boring by putting up what they call...

E-mood furniture lights up the home

Duravit has unveiled its e-mood furniture range that boasts a lighting concept that comes with different programmable mood lighting. The light and color programs are controlled by touch LEDs located on the product itself, giving you the perfect ambience...

First Carbon Chassis Velocipede

The Carbon Chassis Velocipede is the first human powered vehicle that features a carbon fiber monocoque chassis - similar material used in the monsters found in Formula 1 cars. Designed by Michael Goretzky, this customized vehicle boasts the low-impact...

November 25, 2007

Bluetooth headset hides in phone

You know how cordless mice come with dongles that are attached to your mouse when not in use? Chinese company Naxin has developed a cellphone known as the NX788. This GSM dualband handset comes with a standard Bluetooth headset located...

Buffalo Turbo USB hard drive

Buffalo is a well-known name where portable storage devices are concerned, and their new Turbo USB line brings a whopping 320GB of storage space to your table with a claimed transfer rate up to 64% faster than standard USB...

Nokia goes ahead with new patent

Nokia has had some misses where cellphone design is concerned so far, and this recently filed patent could be yet another one to join the ranks of failed designs. This clamshell device will feature a couple of displays, with...

Outel USB Media Remote

It is interesting to see Outel adopt Intel's older font styling that adorns the USB Media Remote. The USB dongle itself can be attached to the remote (making it harder to lose during your travels), whereby the latter allows...

Wii-saber for budding Jedi Knights

Since the Wii was released with waggle controls, everyone has been looking forward for a Star Wars title to appear on the horizon, where they will be able to wield the lightsaber just like how the Jedi Knights in the...

G-Force visuals head for TV

You can now experience G-Force visuals on your TV without the need for a computer, thanks to customized recorded G-Force visuals on DVD that comes complete with some background jazz music for more than an hour of Music in Motion....

Fetal Doppler system

The Fetal Doppler system makes it possible for mums-to-be to tune in to their baby's heart beats, with the added capability of recording the audio directly onto an audio recorder so that you can share your joy with friends...

New CT System from Philips

Philips unveiled its new 256-slice Brilliance iCT scanner that allows radiologists to produce high-quality images with exceptional acquisition speed, including complete coverage of the heart and brain. To summarize its power in a nutshell, it "can capture an image...

Super-cooled CPU case

Talk about being paranoid of your computer overheating! This ProStreet CPU case comes covered with a whole bunch of fans - 20 on both the left and right sides, 8 fans on the rear and front sides as well...

Flying R/C Robot takes to the skies

Remote controlled toys are the next big thing for kids this Christmas, so fancy rewarding Junior for his good behaviour throughout the year with the Flying R/C Robot? Not only is he capable of zooming across the skies, he can...

Kyocera KPC680 ExpressCard

Verizon Wireless and Kyocera have just launched the Kyocera KPC680 ExpressCard with CDMA2000 1x Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Rev A technology. This is the next logical evolution of the KPC650 1x EV-DO Rev 0 PC Card which was launched a couple...

Sony Ericsson P3i leak?

Word has it that Sony Ericsson has a spanking new UIQ messenger device that is almost ready to be rolled out under the P3i name. It could bea variant based on the Elena prototype, and chances are the changes and...

The Terminator is back...in a PMP

Fans of the Terminator will be pleased to note that this portable media player from China comes with a red LED on its right side that kinda reminds one of the Terminator. Thankfully, this PMP does not want your...

Desktop Basketball the manual way

What happens if you're all cooped up in your cubicle the whole day long with no chance whatsoever to sweat it out on the basketball court? An alternative would be the USB Basketball Dunking Game, but what if you...

November 23, 2007

Happy Thanks Giving - Shopping Tips

Happy Thanks Giving to everyone! It’s Black Friday, but we have decided that we would not get crushed in the stores and that all our gift shopping will happen online this year. If you want to save yourself some...

November 21, 2007

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V-Moda Vibe Duo Review

By guest editor Karsten LemmApple doesn’t make it easy to replace the headset that comes with the iPhone: The phone’s headset jack is infamously recessed so deeply into the casing that most standard plugs are too short to connect....

Suspicious Mii leads to divorce

Tony, a US soldier recently filed for divorce with his wife after discovering a Mii that he did not create lingering around on his Nintendo Wii. Upon further investigation, Tony realized that the offending Mii was "strikingly similar" to...

Contract-less iPhones not cheap at all

We mentioned about unlocked iPhones going on sale in Germany yesterday, and here are the latest developments. It seems that T-Mobile will be offering the iPhone without any contract for an insanely high price of 999 Euros. In addition,...

Gun-shaped computer mouse

I suppose work must be overwhelming for some that sometimes they wished they had a gun of sorts to shoot their boss and then themselves, and that thought must have led a design engineer from Solware to come up...

DS TV Tuner packs Game & Watch too

The Nintendo DS TV Tuner was just released in Japan yesterday, retailing for approximately $60 and apparently it does more than just let you watch TV wherever you go. This DS TV Tuner even comes with the classic Game &...

InnoDisk integrates PEEK into USB drive

InnoDisk has developed a USB flash drive that features a connector block made of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) integrated with the main body. The resin used will ultimately reduce both product weight and production costs, and can be commercialized in a shorter...

Omnidirectional video in full HD

Olympus Corp. has developed a prototype of a new camera and projector that is capable of capturing omnidirectional video, shooting video images with horizontal and vertical viewing angles of 360 and 50°, respectively, in 1080i full-HD resolution, with the projector...

Razor-Saver helps keep earth green

The Razor-Saver is definitely a tool to get for any hirstute person while keeping the earth a little bit greener than normal, as it provides up to 130 shaves from a single blade - compared to 5 to 10...

Verizon offers Samsung FlipShot

Verizon is currently offering the FlipShot from Samsung, a new cellphone that concentrates more on its camera capability than anything else. You get a 3 megapixel camera/camcorder with rotating display for optimal viewing in addition to Bluetooth connectivity, a...

Alltel Wireless races against time

Alltel Wireless is doing their best to bring the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 to customers in time for the holiday season. Hopefully their efforts will bear fruit, as this sleek smartphone is more than able to provide powerful communications accompanied...

November 20, 2007

3G iPhone coming next May?

Ah, here we are with another 3G iPhone rumor. According to a manager at Spain's Telefonica, this new iPhone will launch in May should Telefonica and Apple arrive at an agreement. Somehow, the coming May release date of a 3G...

iPod nano clone stretched

We've seen a 3G iPod nano clone yesterday, and today there is yet another clone to keep you entertained. Known as the MP4-21 from Shenzen, this clone comes with a strangely stretched Apple Click Wheel knockoff, supporting your usual...

Farting damage control for the holidays

Farting in public can be quite the embarrassment - which is why U.S. Patent 6313371 helps keep your flatulence a private affiar. This "non-intrusive" pad will be taped "inside [of your] briefs or panties in the anal area", working...

TV Snowboard game

Ever wished you could go snowboarding without going through the hassle of getting all decked out in your winter gear? The TV Snowboard game makes it possible, allowing you to control the action on-screen with a realistic snowboard control....

SmartAdapter for the lazy

Just in case you're one of the lazy types who love everything remote-controlled, the SmartAdapter would be the perfect device for your home. Each package comes with a trio of plug adapters and a single RF remote control, enabling you...

Robot roach becomes head honcho

Do you hate cockroaches? I certainly do, and somehow wish there is a device that lures all these pests out in a single congregation where I can get rid of them once and for all. Jose Halloy and a...

VW Beetle to run on electricity

This interesting Volkswagen Beetle might look all beat up from the outside, but inside the boot you'll find an electric engine. The entire setup costs $29,995 - but think about the amount of dough you'll save in the long run...

Public toilet hidden from view

The Jinan Environment Sanitation Science Research Centre is working on the first hidden public toilet in China, revealing only its top to curious onlookers. These toilets will able to be installed on lawns along the sidewalk as well as...

Verizon boosts upload speeds

Verizon is working on increasing its upload speeds for regular users of its FIOS fiber optic Internet access to a whopping 20Mbps - while that number is blazing fast compared to DSL's 0.7Mbps, this is but a theoretical number,...

Nokia N810 hitting selected stores

The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet has already arrived at selected stores, with more to carry this device within the next few days. If you can't wait to get your hands on one, DataVision is currently selling it for $470, and...

Uber small projector

Fancy a projector that fits snugly into your coat pocket? China's Oculon aims to being the Hikari Pro920 projector to the masses, sporting VGA and SVGA models that retail for $299 and $399 respectively. Both projectors are more than capable...

OQO Holiday Special for US folks

OQO aims to inject a little extra bit of festive cheer into your midst with a Holiday Special that caters to those living in the US, although there is a very high chance that this could be a phishing...

Mexico gets online Apple Store

Mexicans can finally stop drumming their fingers in anticipation of an online Apple Store in their country as the long wait is finally over. This online store allows Mexican shoppers to take advantage of better value instead of shopping at...

Packard Bell Easynote XS video review

UMPC Portal has done a short and sweet Packard Bell Easynote XS video review, and here's what they have to say after dropping the gavel. If you want a no-frills, good value second PC for the home, car or...

Firefox 3 Beta 1 now available

After waiting for many an agonizing month, Firefox 3 Beta 1 is finally available. The final version of this browser is tipped to be much more mature than its predecessors, bringing faster page loads as well as a higher level...

JVC work on 4k-resolution projector

JVC will be developing a new D-ILA projector that can hit unbelievably high resolutions of 4,096 x 2,400. Known as the DLA-SH4K projector, it will most probably succeed the 1080p plateau that we now see on HDTVs. In addition...

Sony Ericsson goes for drag-and-drop

Sony Ericsson has applied for a patent that allows drag-and-drop methodology to be applied in portable devices at the flick of a finger. Basically, you can "strike" a file over to another compatible device over a short distance, and...

Sansa Connect gets firmware update

The Sansa Connect is now able to do much more than ever before, including video playback thanks to a firmware update. In addition, users will be able to run an artist search in the Get New Music tab whenever...

Fuschia Pink Bravia HDTV is outstanding

Sony's Bravia KDL20S3070 HDTV will come in Fuschia Pink this holiday season, although the 20" of viewing real estate isn't exactly living room material to begin with. Still, the bright color will definitely light up your surrounding area, and it...

Portable power generator runs off water

Millennium Cell and Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies are about to cross the finish line where the construction of their portable power generator is concerned. This is different from what's available in the market, as it uses a unique water-activated...

Fujitsu HandyDrive

Fujitsu will be launching its 2.5" portable hard drive known as HandyDrive in Japan on November 23rd, and I must say it is looking rather handsome. The curve at the bottom part reminds me somewhat of the SanDisk Cruzer Contour....

Canon EOS-5D Mark II leak?

Could the above screenshot indicate that the Canon EOS-5D Mark II will soon be upon us? It would seem likely, as evident by the "Report a Bug" page that lists the camera despite it not being available just yet. History...

Aluratek photo frames talk to Macs

Aluratek has released a new line of digital photo frames that work great even with Mac OS X 10.4, bringing a high resolution TFT true color LCD display to your living room encased by a wooden frame and integrated speakers....

Transcend S5 memory card reader

Transcend has released the S5 memory card reader that does only SD and MMC formats, which is a pity since there are tons of formats floating around outside these days. The S5 (thankfully) supports USB 2.0 connectivity, which means...

USB hub looks delicious

The Yuletide season is coming, and what better way to get into the festive mood than with this 4-port Christmas Cake USB hub from SolidAlliance? It will be available in limited quantities from Strapya.com, where orders will be cut off...

15-inch 150DS dual monitor

BTC of Korea has just launched the 15" 150DS dual monitor that targets the business market, featuring a transform stand, support for Picture-in-Picture, a response time of 16ms (you can kiss goodbye to watching movies and playing games with this),...

Haier ibiza Rhapsody

Haier has released the ibiza Rhapsody portable media player that boasts WiFi support - enabling users to access RealNetworks' unlimited subscription service in order to download new tracks whenever they are within the vicinity of a WiFi hotspot. This...

Fujitsu LifeBook S6510

Fujitsu launched its LifeBook S6510 that will be easy on your shoulders, weighing a mere 3.7 pounds despite packing in a 14" widescreen display and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Targeting frequent travelers who want a brief respite from...

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Duo Atom Elegantly Switches Between Two SIM Cards

The Atom Duo is a simple and elegant phone with a particular talent: it can receive two SIM cards (and therefore handle two numbers). You can switch numbers back and forth by simply rotating the phone by 180 degrees...

Wooden Cross USB flash drive

Religious symbols are somewhat a sensitive subject in these politically-correct days, but if you feel comfortable enough to tote around this Wooden Cross USB flash drive, by all means go ahead. Not only does it function as a religious symbol/fashion...

WolfKing targets female gamers

WolfKing, fresh from releasing the Warrior Xxtreme, announced that it will customize its Warrior gaming pad and Trooper gaming mouse in a package that appeals to women who are involved in the PC gaming scene. These specially designed gaming...

CEIVA offers free software upgrade

It might be a little early to get ready for Christmas, but CEIVA does not want to disappoint by offering a free software update for its line of CEIVA 7" and 8" digital photo frames. This software upgrade will...

SeeSnake micro inspection camera

 Ridgid has released the SeeSnake micro inspection camera, helping DIY lovers to detect and diagnose problems throughout the home with ease. The SeeSnake micro inspection camera is the first professional-grade adjustable mini-camera that can see inside, underneath and in-between the...

Robot cleaner helps guard home

While it isn't as menacing as a guard dog (you could easily douse it with some water to introduce this vacuum cleaner to Mr. Short Circuit), this robotic vacuum cleaner could help alert you of intruders via text messages...

Dukes of Hazzard R/C Car

Firebox is now offering the Dukes of Hazzard remote controlled car, bringing the exact replica of a souped-up 1969 Dodge Charger into the living room. While the movie is largely unforgettable (some might even want to blot it out from...

USB Basketball Dunking Game

Here's a little desktop fun to whittle away those Monday blues - a USB Basketball Dunking Game. This pint-sized replica that is normally found in arcades works pretty much the same way - you have to shoot some hoops as...

USB Putt Returner

The USB Putt Returner requires a healthy amount of imagination as you while your time away at your desk, wishing you could be on the greens instead. When connected to a USB port, line up your putt and make...

Apricorn Aegis Mini

The Apricorn Aegis Mini is one tiny hard drive that boasts a whopping 120GB worth of storage space, despite coming in a package that weighs a mere 3.5 ounces with extensive shock mounting. Should your budget not permit, there...

Hello Kitty sauna belt

Hello Kitty now helps you in the battle of the bulge by coming in the form of a sauna belt. Apparently, wearing this belt around your waist long enough will cause you to sweat at get rid of excess...

Mitsubishi MDT242WG with dual HDMI

Mitsubishi's MDT242WG 24" LCD monitor is endowed with dual HDMI ports, letting you enjoy full HD movies on it courtesy of its 1,900 x 1,200 resolution. Other features include a contrast ratio of 1,000 to 1, a brightness level of...

November 19, 2007

Smart Closet helps pick out clothes

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a Smart Closet - a closet that comes with a built-in computer system. It is able to monitor what you wear as well as your schedule, preventing you from wearing the...

Blendie 2000 responds to voice

MIT students have managed to concoct a voice-controlled blender that is capable of changing its intensity according to your voice - the louder and shriller you growl, the faster it will blend until it can't go no more. While I...

Telehealth Monitor RTX 3370

The Telehealth Monitor RTX 3370 telemonitoring solution helps improve the way of providing healthcare to patients outside hospitals and yet suffer from various chronic illnesses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes. It will engage the patient via daily interactions...

Archos 605 Charlie Chaplin edition

Archos released a Charlie Chaplin edition of its 605 WiFi portable media player, and will come with a 2.5" hard drive in 20GB, 30GB, 80GB and 120GB capacities. Not much has changed other than the casing color and the...

MAME system in Ikea table

Eric Gradman surely is a man with passion for classic video games and classy Scandinavian furniture, merging together a MAME gaming system with an IKEA dining table. Best to go down with finger food while you're zapping aliens away in...

Shenzen mk113 digital photo frame

The Shenzen mk113 digital photo frame will definitely make for an interesting gift for members of the fairer sex, what with its leaf-and-flower prints that adorn the device's border. Needless to say, as with most other devices that come...

Meritech M35 PMP

Meritech from Korea has released the M35 digital TV and portable media player device, bringing 3.5" of viewing goodness wherever you go, internal speakers, 3D virtual sound, 2GB of integrated memory, and a miniSD memory card slot with SDHC...

Altech USB CopyStation 21 Ultra

If you happen to be in charge of a PR firm and need to prepare a whole ton of USB flash drives frequently for your clients, the Altech USB CopyStation 21 Ultra would be perfect. Gone are the days...

BenQ Joybook R43

BenQ has released the Joybook R43 has features a pretty nifty design on the outside - a deep black lid accented by a unique ornamental band which was imprinted with Laminar Film technology, outlining the skyline of a metropolis in...

Pentagram PC case mod

The Pentagram PC case mod is totally out of this world - being shaped after its namesake. This is a wall-mounted PC (better make sure you have strong enough fittings lest this thing crashes onto the floor!) that measures just...

Thirsty Light sensor for plants

The Thirsty Light is a pretty interesting contraption as this $10 sensor helps you be aware of when your plants need some water. Whenever the soil goes dry, it will start to blink like crazy in order to attract your...

Matchlight mood lighting concept

The Matchlight mood lighting concept is perfect for those who want to rekindle the flames of love. Imagine the romantic glow of sixteen matchsticks (non-flammable, of course) bathing the entire room as you gaze into the eyes of your lover....

D-Box X3me and Quest chairs

For those who love the feeling of being seated in simulation rides, the D-Box X3me and Quest chairs are just the thing for you. Each of these leather recliners come with integrated actuators that pull you into the onscreen...

SeaLife Digital Pro Flash

SeaLife has released its Digital Pro Flash that makes it possible for virtually any SeaLife camera as well as other brands of digital underwater cameras to snap vivid images of underwater life in deeper, vibrant colors than ever before....

Evergreen DN-DRK72 repairs discs

The Evergreen DN-DRK72 device looks somewhat like a distant cousin of the Xbox 360, and claims to be able to repair your discs which have difficulty being read by your audio system or computer. All you need to do is...

iPod nano case sparkles

Now this is one iPod nano case that will definitely keep your lady happy - it is diamond-encrusted, covered by 586 diamonds and set on 120 grams of 14k white gold, bringing the total price of this case to...

Unlocked iPhones in Germany

Vodafone recently obtained a Court order that requires T-Mobile Germany to sell Apple's iPhone to Germans - minus a service plan. This temporary injunction requires T-Mobile to respond within a couple of weeks' time, and Deutsche Telekom (the parent...

Axiom Audio releases Audiobyte

The Audiobyte from Axiom Audio prides itself in being the first luxuxry hi-fi computer speaker system in the world, comprising of a couple of high end, ultra-compact speakers in addition to a dedicated stereo amplifier and an optional subwoofer....

3G iPod nano knockoff

ECNokia of China has just lifted the veil on its latest knockoff effort that takes after the form factor of the 3G iPod nano. Not only does it come with an integrated FM tuner, a microphone for voice notes,...

Option iCON 225 HSDPA USB modem

Option's iCON 225 HSDPA USB modem prides itself in being extremely tiny, targeting mass market businesses with its 63mm x 26mm x 13mm size while weighing a mere 40 grams. It offers theoretical data rates of up to 7.2Mbps, although...

AT&T SLM announced

AT&T has just announced that it will be carrying the Samsung SLM this November 23rd onwards, a lightweight cellphone that features Napster Mobile, enabling AT&T subscribers to gain access to more than 5 million songs. They'll be able to...

2X VGA Extender does HD video

Gefen has a new extension system known as the 2X VGA