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December 31, 2007

More iPod clones abound

To usher in the New Year, here's more shots of iPod clones that clearly suffer from a bad case of low self-esteem. Note the need to print the word "iPod" right under the displays? Needless to say, the one...

Modbook begins to ship

The highly anticipated Modbook from Axiotron will begin to ship, and the first fully functional Apple-authorized tablet Mac solution also holds the honor of being the only one in the market at time of publishing. Axiotron's Modbook integrates a...

Mega Drive Portable on the go

Now here's a rather inexpensive way to get your gaming fix on-the-go, since thre is no need to purchase additional cartridges once you fork out $39 for the Mega Drive Portable. You get well loved classics such as Sonic...

Liquid Image Digital Underwater Camera

The Liquid Image Digital Underwater Camera is one for those who are curious about underwater photography and yet don't want to splurge a whole wad of cash on all the necessary equipment. Retailing for $100 a pop, this device...

Spy Snooper Robot

Looks like technology these days have progressed to a point where having tons of spy-based products is the norm. The Spy Snooper Robot does it in a less discreet manner though, being remote controlled and all. It can be...

Pen does more than just write

This pen looks pretty standard at first glance, but upon closer inspection you will find that it holds 4GB of storage space, doubling up as a USB flash drive. Interestingly enough, you also get a built-in laser pointer function...

Puzzling speaker pumps out music

This 20.75" speaker will definitely bring back fond memories of those who spent their childhood trying to solve the Rubik's Cube without the help of solutions from the Internet. It definitely lends an air of geekdom to your room,...

Gen-X Dual Station console

The Gen-X Dual Station console is a hybrid device that allows you to enjoy the best of both 8- and 16-bit video games, particularly titles on the NES and Sega Genesis platforms. You get a couple of slots that...

Pac-Man Joystick holds fond memories

If you grew up on a diet of quarters in a dingy old arcade, then the Pac-Man Joystick is the perfect remedy to relive those good old days. All you need to do is plug in the joystick into...

Noahpad UMPC to debut at CES 2008

[CES 2008] CES 2008 will be the platform where the Noahpad UMPC is paraded, and the device has been dubbed "classmate, roommate, and travelmate". It is powered by Ubuntu 7.10 by default, but has more than enough firepower to run...

iPhone FM Transmitter

FM transmitters for iPods and iPhones are dime a dozen these days, and you have the lacklustre iPhone FM Transmitter joining a long line of them now. This device comes with an LCD display, two buttons for channel adjustment...

Ion Mask provides protective layer

Researchers in Britain have developed the Ion Mask, a solution that claims to repel both water and oil molecules. One practical use of this development would be to coat cellphones with the Ion Mask, ensuring that the next time...

Jump Seat stores your console

This modern leather ottoman allows you to pull on the top, transforming it into a comfortable gaming chair while providing storage space for all your gaming gear (perfect to keep all those wires and controllers out of sight whenever...


Deals of the day

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Mustek Freestyle MP3 player

 Mustek has unveiled its new Freestyle! MP3 player that comes in the form factor of a headphone, making it the ideal choice for those living an active lifestyle. Since you wear it like a regular pair of headphones, there is...

Olinari Silver Dog Tag

The Olinari Silver Dog Tag is different from other dog tags as it not only acts as a fashion accessory, but helps carry around important data close to your chest (literally) as well. Oozing with charm and style, the...

Asus Eee PC gets accessorized

I guess it was just a matter of time before the hugely popular Asus Eee PC gets its fair share of accessories, and this time on an official basis. The range includes a mouse, a headset, a travel adapter...

United States X900 PMP

Strange to see a portable media player named after a country, but that's exactly what Gemei calls its latest offering - the United States X900. This PMP comes with a 4.3" 480 x 272 TFT display, featuring support for...

LG.Philips large format displays

LG.Philips are definitely aiming to usher in the new year with a bang, announcing a range of new large format displays that target high density public areas like shopping malls and airports. These displays will see action at CES...

Sony goes Penryn

Sony does not want to be left behind the Penryn bandwagon and has announced that they are preparing to launch Penryn-based notebooks sometime down the road. These new VAIOs are known by their AR7, FZ4, and SZ7 model numbers,...

Messenger Speaker Bags

The Messenger Speaker Bags has a bunch of gadget-centric functions. Each bag comes with integrated controls courtesy of Elektex Smart Fabric icons located on the shoulder straps, enabling users to control volume, select tracks and even pause music on-the-fly...

iPod Touch does VoIP calls

Looks like the iPod Touch isn't just limited to keeping you entertained with your favorite movies and tunes, but can also help you keep in touch with your loved ones as well. The iPod Touch is now capable of...

December 28, 2007

Netflix Unlimited Online Viewing

Netflix has decided to offer unlimited online viewing to “select, existing customers”. I don’t know if you have, but I did try the feature a couple of months ago, and it was working quite decently. The video quality is...

Intel Classmate PC ships in Vietnam

The Intel Classmate PC found its way to the stores in Vietnam. It will ship with Hacao Linux 2.16. At $340 a pop for people like you and me, I would rather get an Asus Eee. Wouldn’t you?Specifications 7”...

Apricron DriveWire – Quick HDD cloning via USB

The DriveWire is a box that converts any bare hard drive (SATA, PATA) to a USB drive. It’s quick: you just need to plug your drive in the connector and voila. It ships with “EZ Gig II”, a (HDD)...

Becker Traffic Assist 7827

During the San Francisco CTIA, I took a close look at Becker’s GPS devices and I like how they were built with small details that made life a little better. I hope that this 7827 is built with the...

Intel Skultrail – 8 cores, 4 GPUs

If you didn’t know Gaming (or “Enthusiast”) computers is where all the margins are in the PC industry. Even though Intel has a dominant position on the industry in general, the company thinks that it needs to work on...

Dell Inspiron 1525 ships on 1/9/08... in Australia

A good ratio between performance and price is the name of the game when it comes to laptops. Those who want a portable computer with a large display should be aware that a new Dell Inspiron 1525 has popped...

LLuon Crystal mini PC

These days, people tend to prefer getting a laptop rather than a mini-PC because the laptop is clean looking, small, mostly cable-free and most importantly, good enough. This LLuon computer makes me at least want to look at one...

Everun WiBro S60H UMPC

This ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) by Korean company Raon has a WiBro wireless internet module. It runs on an AMD LX900 processor and has 60GB of storage (hard disk). It costs around $850 in Korea, but we don’t know if/when...

Optimus Tactus Keyboard Based On a Touch Display

Art Lebedev, widely known for their OLED keyboard (coming soon) has devised a new concept called Optimus Tactus that takes the display keyboard concept to the next level, and might (surprisingly) be easier to build, program and produce. This would initially...

Airswitch 1 Lamp

The Airswitch 1 Lamp will definitely add a touch of elegance to your home, coming in the form of a laboratory flash. The lamp itself allows users to move their hand over the top to turn the light on...

Amosu does it again with Motorola RAZR2

The folks at Amosu have taken the Motorola RAZR 2 and added an extra layer of bling for those with way too much cash to spare. This luxury version of Motorola's svelte clamshell has been christened the RAZR2 V8...

Asus M930W smartphone

Looks like there is a new Asus M930W smartphone in the works, and this Windows Mobile 6-powered device features a Marvel PXA270M 520MHz processor. Other features include triband GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 900/1800/1900 MHz, singleband UMTS/HSDPA at 2100 MHz up 3.6...

Wal-Mart cans video download service

Looks like Wal-Mart won't be offering its online video download service anymore, and this news comes as a shock since the service has been live for less than a year. This came about after HP discontinued the technology that...

Safety device from NTT DoCoMo

NTT DoCoMo has revealed a new safety device which is capable of obtaining high-precision location information courtesy of its GPS function. This device enables location tracking whenever the slide switch is pulled, allowing family members and authorities to get...

Water-powered calculator

While most calculators these days are dual-powered (that is, they rely on either the batteries within or on natural sunlight), who would have thought of a water-powered calculator? Well here you have one in the flesh, where electrolytes within...

Robot can draw portraits now

You know those streetside artists who seem to have way more talent than folks at the local art gallery? Well, you can now get your portrait done by a robot instead of relying on human talent thanks to this...

USB Punch Head

If your workload's piling up at the office, it makes sense to have the USB Punch Head around for some comic relief. Powered via USB, you can smack it on its head whenever the pressure gets too much for...

inMotion SoundBlade speakers

The inMotion SoundBlade speakers is one slim and svelte pair of speakers that feature a couple of custom-built 2.5" full range speakers within, capable of playing tunes off your A2DP supported cellphone. In addition to giving more punch to...

PQI Traveling Disk i201 USB flash drive

PQI has released a new line a USB flash drives known as the Traveling Disk i201, coming in a range of colors and drive capacities. You can choose from strawberry pink, banana yellow and blueberry blue, with sizes that...

Doraemon RC Helicopter

Doraemon lovers, rejoice! There is a new remote controlled Doraemon in town which is sure to please fans of Japan's famous robotic cat. Known as the Doraemon RC helicopter, he is easy to navigate with the dummy proof remote...

Bluedot BDP-1725 DVD player

Bluedot has a new portable DVD player in town known as the BDP-1725. This comes with an LED backlight, providing users with lower power consumption and supports formats such as DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW. It has a maximum playback time of...

Shocker: LCD TV prices to fall (even more) in 2008

It is probably not a surprise to you that flat TV prices, whether using LCD or Plasma, are going to fall further, probably at an accelerated pace. It is mostly the way things are: as improvements in manufacturing costs...

December 27, 2007

Amazon MP3 and Warner team up

Amazon and Warner Music Group have joined forces, allowing users to download DRM-free music audio from Warner Music Group from Amazon MP3 from today onwards. In addition to individual tracks, consumers will also be able to benefit from album...

Ferrari Motorola Z8 cellphone

Motorola aims to make its Z8 cellphone all the more exclusive by teaming up with Ferrari, the most successful Formula 1 team to date. I wonder if the Italian automaker ever pondered over how they have let their brand...

Talking e-book not too far off

The Amazon Kindle has certainly made a fair amount of waves since its release, but Iranian inventor Ramin Sedighi claims to have developed a talking e-book that allows readers to move a stylus across words, pronouncing the selected words...

MPillow concept

The MPillow concept from designers Per Arlander, Madlene Linstrom and Ozgur Tasar utilizes both light and sound to create an relaxing and calm environment. This pillow not only provides some much needed comfort for those days when you're dog...

Apple Newton UMC rumors

What you see here is but the wild imagination of what Apple's rumored Newton UMC is supposed to look like, and I wouldn't take this to be gospel truth. The display could be the closest thing to the final...

LG eXPRESs S900 notebook

LG's new eXPRESs S900 notebook blurs the line between a notebook and a desktop, boasting a massive 19" monitor with desktop computer components housed within. Frequent travelers who want something light and portable will probably have to forget about...

Projection Telephone announces caller

Not using voice, but by projecting the number on the ceiling or wall automatically whenever there is an incoming call. The power-saving LED light is capable of lasting approximately 100,000 hours so unless you run some sort of telemarketing...

Sony SXRD VW40 dips below $3k mark

Sony's new Bravia SXRD VW40 will be the first LCoS-based 1080p full scale projector to retail for less than the magical $3,000 mark. It can be pre-ordered today for $2,999 and will be available from the end of next...

Greenrrrroof for your pet

Global warming will not only affect us humans, but a large number of animals as well. Sustainable Pet Design has come up with the Greenrrrroof that looks like a standard doghouse at first glance, save for the fact that...

Wii used for games and tunes too

Nintendo Wii owners, whether they are old (since launch day) or just unwrapped one from under the Christmas tree this Tuesday will be pleased to know that the hugely successful console is now capable of playing digital music with...

Uniden to make a splash at CES 2008

With CES 2008 less than a fortnight away, Uniden has teased us with their range of GPS products that will go on display there. These GPS devices will feature integrated radar detection capability (great for those who want to...

A-Data releases 64GB SSD

A-Data from Taiwan has rolled out a 64GB SSD that comes in 1.8" or 2.5" sizes, with a choice of SATA or PATA interfaces to choose from. The drives will be made using multi-level cell technology which is cheaper...

JKK is Eee PC modder of the year

JKK holds the honor of being the Eee PC modder of the year, as he managed to take the innards of the Eee PC and throw in HSDPA capability. Looks and sounds like a pretty complicated process for me...

iPhoneSender works with Google Maps

iPhoneSender is a Safari bookmarklet and/or Firefox extension that is capable of allowing you to click an address and ask for an e-mail, sending that address in Google Maps format directly to your iPhone. This is way more convenient...

IE8 to come next year?

Strangely, Internet Explorer 7 took five long years to come out after IE6's release back in 2001. Based on history, IE8 should roll out in 2011, but apparently that is not to be since word on the street has...

8GB Nokia N95 NAM to ship in Feb?

Word on the street has it that Nokia's N95 8GB NAM handset will be released in February 15th next year, sporting an insanely high pre-order price tag of $800 via Mobile City Online (MCO). MCO is well known for...

Text your New Year wishes

Verizon Wireless will be enabling holiday revellers to text in their individual New Year's wishes in New York City's famouse Times Square. You will not only be able to send text messages but also pictures, best wishes, and even...

iPhone (Financial) Transaction System?

Apple has patented a transactions system that would allow customers with Apple devices to place an order, and receive a pick-up notification in places like cafes - this is just an example, the system could be used for many more...

Reigncom W7 GPS

This W7 GPS from Reigncom is not as big as it might seem: it has a 3” display and can have up to 8GB of storage. All of it is not for the maps: it is also a portable...

Deals of the day

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Paper-like Battery

Photo courtesy of cri.cn Zhang Xiachang (in the photo) is a Chinese researcher that has created this paper-like battery that is 0.5mm thick and can be bent and rolled like paper. It looks much more advanced than the paper-thin battery...

Epoq Nextgen 4GB PMP

We got word that this Epoq 4GB PMP was going to be demoed at CES 2008. It has a clean design and a light weight: 90g. I don’t see MPEG4 in the list of supported format (or DivX), so you’ve...

D+S Plasma-Lift Conference Table

It is true that you never get a second chance at a first impression, so it would be prudent for any self-respecting meeting room to house the D+S Plasma-Lift Conference Table that is almost certain to wow whoever sits...

Dion digital photo frames

CES 2008 is set to be an exciting time with tons of companies releasing whta they think would make a great impact in the world of consumer electronics. Dion is no different, with a wide range of digital photo...

Samsung AMOLED TV is super slim

Samsung isn't about to quit the slim race just yet, with their latest effort resulting in a 31" AMOLED TV. This new display touts to be the largest ever of its kind, measuring a mere 4.3mm thin. Now that's...

JVC HP-FX500 goes all wooden

JVC's HP-FX500 earphones come in wood - a rather unique material considering how everyone else is using plastic these days. According to JVC, the use of wood enhances audio quality, but that remains to be tested. Do you think...

Dicey speakers from Bird Electronics

Want to pimp out your car? You can do so with these dice speakers from Bird Electronics. Each dice-type speaker comes adorned with cute cartoons by TAKA Tetsu Shima, with a quartet of variations to choose from. You also...

Vividaudio G1 GIYA speaker

The Vividaudio G1 GIYA speaker is definitely one of the weirdest speaker designs that I have ever come across. It definitely merges both art and technology in a soulful manner. Unfortunately, not much is known about it other than...

Panasonic Blu-ray drive slims down

Panasonic has started to ship samples of what it claims to be the thinnest Blu-ray drive in the world. This was made possible thanks to advanced optics, reducing the drive height to a mere 9.5mm from its previous height...

Covert GPS Tracker

If you're a devious kind of person and want to keep track of someone, then the Super PocketTrack Covert GPS Tracker is just the thing for you. Being compact in size, you won't have problem sneaking or placing it...

More LLUON PCs coming

Koreans are in for a treat with a new range of mini-desktops and notebooks from LLUON. They are the LBFC27-RIBO and the LCFVC35-RIBO. Pricing starts from 900 Euros to 1040 Euros. Below are some of the specifications. LBFC27-RIBO Intel...

Softbank Toshiba 911T unlocked

The Toshiba 911T from Softbank has long been the domain of Japan, but this handset has now been unlocked and is compatible only with WCDMA networks, so those living in areas where WCDMA coverage is spotty will just have...

Polaroid XSJ-00750M zooms in

Polaroid's new digital photo frame, the XSJ-00750M not only displays all your favorite images without the need for a PC, it can also zoom in for greater detail. This 7" digital photo frame sports a resolution of 480 x...

DVD Coach Single Target Duplicator

Duplicate DVDs on the go with the DVD Coach Single Target Duplicator. This portable disc duplicator is compact and can pack in a couple of disc trays into less space than what a standard external drive would take up....

2008 sees 12-inch notebook touchscreens

Looks like the second half of next year will see 12" notebooks come with touchscreen displays that are virtually indistinguishable from their view-only counterparts. AU Optronics is tipped to be working on a 12.1" LCD display that uses in-cell...

Time Cube tells time creatively

The Time Cube is definitely one of the more bizarre timepieces you will ever come across - it looks like a standard cube at first glance, but can be transformed into star-like geometric patterns. The Time Cube tells the...

Shenzen MP4-1810J plays dumb

Shenzen Smart of China has released the MP4-1810J that frankly looks like some sort of Windows Mobile-powered device at first glance, but upon closer inspection one will realize that this is but a dud. It supports a wide array...

Sony introduces CyberShot S730

This CyberShot digital camera looks pretty ordinary compared to other CyberShots in terms of design, and that comes as no surprise since Sony has positioned it to be an entry level device. This 7.2 megapixel camera features the usual...

Cowon rolls out N3

Cowon has introduced a new portable navigation device that comes complete with entertainment options in Korea, namely the Cowon N3. It features DMB TV support, enabling you to catch up with your favorite TV shows no matter where you...

MSI positive on notebook shipments

MSI is extremely confident that its notebook shipments for next year will see an impressive 100% growth while maintaining gross margins for its own-brand notebooks that are currently more than 15%. MSI's notebooks currently reside in the top five...

Time stops with new microscope

They say that time and tide wait for no man, but the former might have to slow down to a complete stop with this new ultrafast microscrope. This device is apparently capable of capturing 4D pictures of molecules (3D...

Samsung YA-BS900 speaker

Samsung has brought about its phone expertise to the speaker department with the YA-BS900. This 3-way speaker dock hooks up to your cellphone via Bluetooth in order to playback your favorite tunes stored in there, but whenever there is...

Dell XPS M1530 gets new panels

Dell's XPS M1530 has received new panels - customers will be able to choose from 1440 x 900 and 1680 x 1050 screen resolutions, helping you benefit from a generous desktop real estate. According to a Dell blog, "Since...

Asus LS201 LCD monitor is one tough nut

Most of us think that LCD monitors are but fragile items - that is not the case with the Asus LS201. This LCD monitor comes with a protective panel made out of crystal-sapphire, enabling it to withstand more than...

RIM angular keyboard in the works

It looks as though RIM could be working on an angular keyboard for its future BlackBerries - and this piece of news certainly brings about a breath of fresh air where plain old QWERTY keyboards are concerned. While the...

Philips SA6185 joins PMP crowd

Philips has added yet another option to the overcrowded PMP market with its SA6185. Features include a 3.5" LCD display boasting a resolution of 320 x 240, integrated speakers, a 5-hour video playback time, MP3 and WMA support, all...

LG Xcanvas HDTV

LG takes a more natural approach with its Xcanvas HDTV set that has just rolled out in Korea. The panel looks like wood (no idea if it is made out of wood though), but you can expect modern electronics...

Adtec AD-HSM10 claims to be smallest

Bluetooth headsets are dime a dozen, and they tend to be within a standard size range but the Adtec AD-HSM10 wants to be different, coming in a form factor that claims to be the smallest in the world. It...

Apple & Fox sign deal

A movie rental deal, that is, and we will probably see an announcement at Macworld early next year. This deal involves 20th Century Fox license their movies for an iTunes on-demand rental service which allows the movie to be...

Nokia lets Apple in on Ovi

Nokia has welcomed Apple by allowing them to collaborate on Ovi, Nokia's upcoming web portal. According to Anssi Vanjoki of Nokia, "In Finnish, Ovi means door. And our door is open. Of course, Apple can get into our portal....

Comcast-TiVo box reports

Steve Garfield has managed to get his fingers on one of the first few deployments of TiVo's software on the Comcast/Motorola boxes. According to Steve, fast forwarding is different from what we all know currently, but as I've always...

Talking Japanese watch

Just in case you can't be bothered to actually read the time, there is this Talking Japanese Watch that tells you the time in Japanese. Perfect for those who are in an absolute rush and can't even spare an...

Liquid-based camera lenses

Most of us would associate camera lenses with something much harder than liquid, but a Japanese giant in a small US firm has sent word that they are working on a method to develop fluid optics in digital cameras...

Buffalo announces 100GB SSD

Buffalo has just dropped word on a 100GB SSD, although there are 32GB variants available ranging all the way up to 100GB. This is an external USB 2.0-only device, so those looking out for an internal SATA interface will...

Einstein robot is lifelike

The Einstein robot you see here just creeps me out. It features a humanoid body and an android head of the great Nobel Prize winner himself, and was concocted by researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and...

Robot displays soccer skills

Great, looks like even exercising has been outsourced to robots. Fujitsu has a new robot called the HOAP 3, and it is capable of dribbling, passing and shooting. Not too sure if it has the necessary sensors in place...

High Performance Yo-Yo

Are all yo-yos the same? Apparently not - the Power Brain High Performance Yo-Yo is different from the rest as it boasts much more advanced mechanical innards compared to other yo-yos, including a smooth piston-like 4-way synchronized clutch system...

December 26, 2007

Upcoming 19-inch, 22-inch LG LCD TVs

Two LG TVs should soon make it to the U.S stores: their 19LG30 and 22LG20 names tell us how big they are. They can also be used as a computer monitors and the native resolution is 1360x780 (19”) and 1680x1050...

Wisair Wireless USB Module

Wireless USB is not common yet, but devices like the Wisair Wireless USB Module might bridge the gap between ubiquitous wired USB devices and their (upcoming) wireless USB counterparts. The goal is to turn USB 1.1 or 2.0 devices...

Flash memory oversupply leads to falling prices

Flash memory are said to have fallen by as much as 25% on the bulk market, according to memory chipmakers. Few consumers know (or care), but Apple is the biggest Flash customer and basically defines demand and prices. It...

Tech Talk (Video) on Solar Energy

If you’re interested in solar energy installation, take a look at this video. It covers basics and frequent questions that one might have about using solar energy....

Small, Portable CD/DVD duplicator

I don’t know if there warez parties these days, but if there were, this EZ Dupe duplicator would be very popular there. The device must be slightly bigger than four CD boxes stacked on top of each other. It...

Samsung F300 Upstage Clone

Watching the steady stream of Clones coming from China is an endless entertainment (at least when you don’t make the original phones…). This phone is (heavily) inspired form the Samsung F300 also called “Upstage” at Sprint. The clone works on...

Netgear Announces New ReadyNAS Devices

Netgear’s new line-up of network attached storage (NAS) devices have capacities ranging from 1.5TB to 4TB of data, depending on the drive capacity and RAID configuration that you opt for. As their name indicates, they are accessible from an...

Fingerprint Safe

It works like it’s supposed to: only a list of known fingerprints will open this safe, and it is deemed secure enough to store firearms, so it should be good enough for your hard disks, jewelry and other valuable...

Motorola ROKR E8 info from the FCC

The Motorola ROKR E8 seems to have a slick design, with a flat illuminated keypad that will fade away in the shiny black body when not in use. From a data perspective, only EDGE (2.5) is used, but this...

Apple to Add Automatic Volume Control to iPod

A patent application from Apple reveals that an automatic volume control feature would let the device decide what sound volume is safe enough to avoid hearing loss. From the patent: "Since the damaging effect on users' hearing is both...

150-inch Panasonic Plasma TV at CES 08

At CES 2008, Panasonic will demonstrate its 150 inches plasma display, the world’s largest, at least until the show opens… Panasonic has a history leading the Plasma Display industry, oftentimes running neck to neck with Samsung in the display...

Optimus OLED Keyboard Pushed to February 2008

We have been talking about the Optimus OLED keyboard since 2006, and the wait is not over: the Optimus Keyboard won’t be fully ready until February 2008, because the software hasn’t been completely worked out. If you haven’t heard...

Zyrus Bandi USB Drive is Flashy, Fat

It is really hard to get noticed in the USB Flash Drive space, so just like any other commodity, manufacturers resort to design to differentiate their products. For one, it is really sad that design comes in only as a...

Axiotron ModBook Mac Tablet Shipping Soon?

We have received a postcard from Axiotron that announces the upcoming rollout of their ModBook Mac tablet. If you remember, we wrote about this computer a long time ago, but this time, Axiotron might actually ship it! Besides being...

Asus M930W Communicator

Asus takes a page from Nokia’s book (Nokia E90) and creates an attractive communicator, powered by Windows Mobile 6. We would need to see it in the flesh to tell you if the form-factor is right. Specifications GSM tri-band...

8 and 9 inches Asus Eee before February

The display suppliers for the Asus Eee mini-laptop will also benefit from the next version of the coveted (small and cheap) line-up coming with slightly larger display sizes: 8 and 9 inches. AU Optotronics and Chungwha Picture Tubes are...

Rotary USB Card Reader

Hong Kong based Earth Tek makes this USB card reader that can rotate to provide an easy access to the user, regardless of where the reader is connected. It is most useful on laptops, where USB ports can be...

December 24, 2007

Deals of the day

$9, Transcend 2GB Secure Digital (SD) Card$49, Kworld ATSC 315U HDTV TV Box$72, Optros 8-inch Portable DVD Player$109, Maxx Digital Explorer II Portable GPS System$489, Cavalry 2TB Hard Drive More deals at Uberbargain.com...

4GB Laptops to flourish in 2008, with no decent software support

It looks like 2008 is going to be the year where laptops will come with 4GB of RAM by default. This is due to the continually falling price of semi-conductor (you love it when you shop, but hate it...

SmartNav hands-free mouse (Video)

SmartNav is a head-tracking device that uses your head motion to move the mouse cursor. It is installed on top of the monitor and the user has to place a dot on the forehead I’m not sure why they...

Weave syncs Firefox between multiple computers

Mozilla is introducing Weave, a service that synchronizes your Firefox data (Bookmarks, preferences, customizations and passwords) between multiple devices (desktop, laptop, mobile). Weave is currently in its 0.1 version, so you can expect a few kinks here and there....

Samsung F490, P720 spotted in Ukraine

Our sister site Uberphones reports that Samsung showed the F490 and P720 in Ukraine. The F490 has a 3.2” (240x432) touch display with tactile feedback and a 5 Megapixel digital camera. The P720 seems to be a touch display...

Asus U2 ultra-portable laptop

Asus is coming up with the U2, an elegant 11.1” laptop that is designed to be lighter and more power efficient. It has a LED backlit display, which is lighter and less power-hungry. But may be the most important...

PSX4iPhone – iPhone PSX Emulator 0.1 (Video)

The PSX Emulator for iPhone that we mentioned earlier this month is now downloadable in version 0.1. Given that the iPhone is quite underpowered compared to a PSX (especially on the graphics side), expect the games to run slowly, if...

December 22, 2007

Last minute shopping: look at the Uber10

There are only a few days left to prepare your Christmas gifts – Check our Uber10 Christmas gift list. Ranging fro $50 to $400, these gadgets are the coolest gadget gifts, in our opinion. There’s something for everyone and every...

December 21, 2007

Tekken Movie?

I always liked the fact that arcade games scenarios can usually be written on a smurf’s Kleenex, but what’s good for a beat-them-up fighting game might not be such a good idea for a Hollywood movie. People just don’t...

Passive-Cooled 1GB GeForce 8800GT from Sparkle

This will interest users who might want to build or upgrade their Media Center PC (or HTPC in general). By now, you should all know what a GeForce 8800 GT is, but it is a nice to see a...

Mustek PF-i700 iPod Photo Frame

This is yet another digital photo frame, but it can dock an iPod, making it instantly cool - well, may be. It would work nicely for people who actually have a bunch of photos in their iPod. Once fused,...

Nissan mini-van with integrated micro-wave oven

This is just a concept at the moment, but Nissan has been playing with the idea of embedding a micro-wave oven into this minivan, in case someone wants a quick snack. I’m not a big fan of mini-vans, but...

Apple’s Ultra-Mobile strategy becomes clearer

It has been reported that Apple will use Intel’s ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) platform for its next-generation devices. We speculate that this might include an ultra-portable laptop and a touch-based device that might look like a bigger iPhone. The Intel...

Carbon microchips?

Princeton University researchers have a concept that might push the semi-conductor industry further in the race to speed and miniaturization: According to them, building transistors out of graphene (layers of graphite), would allow faster switching speeds, which would basically...

Presto Printer for the elderly

Presto is a connected printer. It can receive emails and photos without being hooked to a computer. The printer costs $150 and comes with a $10/mo service, although the service doesn’t seem to cover the internet connection. Anyhow, it works...

Apple job posting hints at real Exchange support

Apple is looking for a QA engineer that would test their Exchange and outlook functionality in the iPhone. Well, at least that means that there is something to test. Many professionals have to carry an iPhone and a Blackberry, which...

Loreo 3D Lens cap shoots stereoscopic photos

The Loreo lens cap lets the photographer snap two images in the same physical photo. Each image represents what the left/right eye see. From there, it should be possible to create a stereo image. In this case, you will need...

AMD’s crossfire on Intel’s P45 chipsets

Following the acquisition of ATI by AMD, many were wondering if Intel was ever going to get a multi-GPU solution for its own chip, as AMD might have wanted to keep the CrossFire mojo for itself. Now we know:...

Advansus NTC100-LX800 nano-ITX PC

This small (W155 x H42 x D170mm) barebone PC is powered by an AMD Geode LX800 processor, can connect via wired or wireless Ethernet and has all the basic inputs/outputs that one can expect. It is not designed for...

December 20, 2007

Amcor releases six GPS devices

Amcor might not be a famous GPS manufacturer, but they certainly have a decent line-up that covers the $150 to $280 segments. I would argue that there are too many models for such a narrow price range, but I...

Asus Eee ships more than 350,000 units

Is that news to anyone that the Asus Eee is a blockbuster? Probably not, but here are the numbers: industry pundits expected Asus to ship 300,000 units by now. But in reality Asus shipped about 350,000 and quite frankly...

Pixxa Wireless Photo Frame

Photo frames still have a long way to go in terms of size, smartness and affordable pricing before becoming ubiquitous. The Pixxa frame is another evolution that lets users connect to flickr, picassa or your computer by WiFi. Of course...

iPod Boombox, hopefully better than the Apple Hi-Fi

Apple has filed a patent to protect an ipod speaker dock that is reminiscent of the Apple Hi-Fi. Among the improvements, there is a control display, possibly to play video files – or may be the the Boombox has...

Air France tests in-flight cellphones

Air France is trying to find the right balance between convenience and annoyance when it comes to using cellphones in planes. A base station in the plane will relay all the transmissions via satellite. At first, users will be...

Guitar Hero 3 on Verizon phones

Verion just announced that they signed an exclusive deal to bring the Guitar Hero 3 game to a (Verizon) mobile phone near you. As you can exect, the phone’s keypad will serve as your “guitar”. If someone out there...

Deals of the day

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LG KH1800 Orange Phone

Named after the color stripe on its side, the LG KH1800 is a 13.3mm (thin) slider phone that is ordinary, but cute… and too expensive. Specifications 3G, CDMA Digital Camera Dictionary MP3 Player $372 (Yikes!)...

Hindsight bicycle digital rear-view mirror

Only for the geekiest (or most paranoid): the HindSight is composed of a small camera that attaches to the handlebar or the seat post and lets the bicycler see what’s coming behind him or her. If you wonder, the...

Asus Eee 2GB available at NewEgg

Available not only in the flesh but also in color. Blue, Green and Pink versions are available at NewEgg. That’s in addition of the well-known white Eee. By now, you must all know about the Asus Eee PC, but don’t...

Sony goes Multi-touch too

Sony is also jumping on the multi-touch bandwagon and has shown a display with optical sensors arrays. The prototype is 3.5” (640x480) big and supports up to 5 touch points… or as many fingers....

Widow PC Sting 517D2 with 8800Go GTX GPU

Widow PC, a gaming computers maker is rolling out the 17” Sting 517D2, a powerful gaming laptop powered by the NVIDIA GeForce Go 8800 GTX GPU with 512MB of video memory. The basic version costs $2799, but if you’re...

BenQ Joybook Q41, with Sideshow

BenQ just launched the BenQ Q41, a 14.1” laptop equipped with Microsoft’s SideShow. If you’re not familiar with Sideshow, it means that a small (2.5”) external screen displays information like Email messages, appointments, RSS feeds or music files, without opening...

Lobster-Eye X-ray Vision

This is the LEXID X-Ray Imaging Device. “Lobster-Eye” describes the optics. It’s not that lobsters have superpowers, but they do have the ability to see in murky waters… This device uses low-power X-rays, making it safer to use. It...

Nokia patents a gaming/cellular device

Nokia has patented a device designed specifically for gaming, with is a requirement for any serious portable console. Interestingly, the device “unfolds” to look like a PlayStation controller when in “game mode”. Otherwise, it folds back to have the...

Logitech sells its digital writing business to Destiny Wireless

Logitech has decided to sell its digital writing business to Destiny Wireless, a UK firm that is in the same business. There will be a transition period during which Logitech will manufacture electronic pens on Destiny Wireless behalf, until...

WiSync 1.0.1 syncs your iPhone via WiFi

The iFrancis team has launched WiSync 1.0.1 and they are particularly proud of their lastest work. The software has a brand new user interface and improved control over what gets sync and when. “This version runs completely from the GUI,...

Tumor detector microchip

Based on the research done at the Massachusetts General Hospital, a microchip capable of detecting circulating tumor cells (CTC) in patients blood has been developed. "We developed a counterintuitive approach, using a tiny chip with critical geometric features smaller...

Samsung R700, a cheap 17-inch laptop

This Samsung R700 laptop might sell very well to desktop replacement users. It has a clean line and the back should normally be shiner than it looks like in this photo gallery, however it doesn’t look as classy as...

Leak: Nokia N96 photos

There’s nothing like leaked photos to increase consumers’ interest for a product. After much speculation on what the Nokia N96 will look like, it seems that the answer is right here. The photos came from the mobile-review forum. So,...

WindTouch V80 PDA/PMP

This windows powered PDA/PMP has a rather interesting design. It runs on WindowsCE 6.0 and features a nice-looking camera in the back. More info at imp3.net (chinese, machine-translated) Specifications 1.3 Megapixel camera Supported media formats: AVI , ASF, MPG,...

DoCoMo confirms iPhone talks

"It is true that Mr. Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. and our president (Masao) Nakamura held a meeting," (NTT DoCoMo spokesman via Agence France-Presse) But DoCoMo isn’t the only operator that Apple is talking to. Softbank Corp, the third...

Ceramic White PS3 coming to Japan

Sony will bundle a “ceramic white” PS3 console with the Devil May Cry 4 game. The bundle will cost about $425, and it has been announced for Japan only at this time. Sony did a similar thing for the...

Exemode DV580HD Digital Camcorder

The DV580HD camcorder from Exemode (Japan) is capable of recording in HD 720p (1280x720) resolution onto an SDHC card (8GB max, according to the specs). It also works with standard SD cards (2GB limit). It records compressed video in...

Fujitsu releases three DeskPower computers

When I stopped by Tokyo, my friends all had this type of computer, that serves as TV, computer and Media Center, because of the limited space in their apartments. I don’t know if this particular format would take off in...

December 19, 2007

Asus EEE retrofitted wit a touch display

jkkmobile.blogspot.com has a video showing an Asus Eee PC with a touch screen kit bought on eBay. It seems to work well. The cost of the kit goes from $60 to $100. That’s one of the coolest Eee PC mod...

Dual-Sim ZTC 8898 runs NES games

This Dual-SIM ZTC 8898 GSM phones has a NES games emulator, has two displays and a QWERTY keyboard. Although it has a “Windows Start” and an “Internet Explorer” button, the screenshots suggest that it runs on Symbian OS –...

Nanosolar ships its first $1 per Watt panel

This is quite exciting for solar energy fans: nanosolar is shipping their first panels and so far, here are where the three first ones are going (from the nanosolar blog): Panel #1 will remain at Nanosolar for exhibit. Panel...

Do you want a nuclear reactor in your backyard?

Toshiba is working on a small-scale, self-contained nuclear reactor that measures only 20 x 6 feet and can produce 200 kilowatt for as long as 40 years without further maintenance. Obviously, Toshiba thinks that the system is safe enough to...

Nokia Magnetic Connectors

Nokia is trying to make its phones more intuitive by using magnets that would provide a “repulsion” effect when attempting to plug a cable in the wrong port (let’s say the charging cable into the jack audio). It is...

Google Talk bots translate in real-time

From time to time, I go to the Google language tools and translate something there. Now Google just made it a little easier for me: I can just send my message to one of the Google Chat Bot. The...

Microsoft Sync Ad

I have not seen the ad on TV yet. It’s a pretty cool ad that is a welcome change from the Office and Live Search ads… We’ve played with Sync, and I have to admit that it is better than...

LifeStation HD has a Blu-Ray and HD-DVD Combo

This small LifeStation box seems to use Windows Media Center (integrated in Vista) and has a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD combo drive. The case is said to be in aluminum and it is using only passive cooling (no fans!). Despite its small...

Toyota and Prof Kawashima to build a simple car for the elderly

You might have heard of Prof. Kawashima, as he is the developer of Brain Training, a mega-hit on Nintendo DS among older (and younger) people. Toyota realizes that there might an automobile market for the elderly, just like there’s...

ICON 225 USB 3G Modem

Orange has an interesting USB 3G modem that supports every data connection protocol in use on most GSM networks up to HSDPA. Its main feature is its size: it is smaller than most PC Cards/USB modems that I have seen...

Wi-Fi Army game for Google Android

Wi-Fi Army is a mix between a first person shooter and a spy game… in the real world. The game knows where the players are, thanks to the phone’s GPS and when an opponent enters a 300feet (100m) radius, his/her...

AMD Focuses on mullti-GPU

AMD has stated that it will focus on putting multiple GPUs on a single card as a way to scale the performance of high-end graphics offering. The first product will be called Radeon HD 3870 X2 – note how...

Zelco Outi bone conduction headphones

These headphones use the bone-conduction principle to transit sound. Normally, air vibrations are transferred to our eardrums, which convert the signal into sound to the brain. With traditional headphones/earplugs, the vibration can damage the ear. The Outi uses bone...

NVIDIA’s nForce 780i triple SLI is out

Back in November, we showed you the first photo of a 3-way SLI system to make you drool. Now you can buy the 780i and build your own triple-SLI system, right on-time to use the stack of new graphics-hungry video...

Creative WiFi VideoPhone

Another day, another FFC leak. This time, it is the Creative inPerson wireless device that is exposed for all to see. The device is basically a video-phone, but fancier. The question is: consumers didn’t seem to care for video-calls before,...

Belinea-S 7-inch touchscreen UMPC

This ultra mobile PC (UMPC) from Belinea seems pretty cool. It is powered by a VIA platform (C7-M processor, Unichrome graphics). On the right side of the display, you can see an internet phone. With more storage and a...

Buy a Sharp Aquos, get a Vudu

From the Vudu site: “Purchase a qualifying 42" screen size class or larger Full HD 1080p AQUOS® LCD TV today and receive a FREE VUDU box and a $50 movie credit - a $449.00 value, an online exclusive offer...

Navigation: Virtual Cable Concept Video

This video demonstrates the “virtual cable” in-car navigation concept: using mirrors, a virtual cable can be displayed on the windshield, showing the driver which direction to take. It is an interesting concept that keeps the driver’s eyes on the road....

4G network constantly above 100Mbps in tests

NokiaSiemensNetworks has announced that during a 4G network test in Berlin, their infrastructure was able to consistently stay above 100Mbps (over several hundred meters), in an urban environment that is deemed “not ideal” for optimum performance. According to the company, the...

Gemei Gaming Portable Media Player

Named Geimei United States X590, this portable media player (PMP) is also capable of a somewhat comfortable gaming experience, thanks to its keys layout (don’t expect much from the games, though).Specifications 2.5” display, 16M colors Video compatibility: RM, RMVB, FLV, AVI,...

LG Voyager firmware update v05

Verizon has an update for the LG Voyager, bumping the firmware from V03 to V05. This update fixes a number of issues, including: Fixed issue with V CAST Music and 4GB+ removable memory read error Adds ability to reset...

Buffalo 100GB External SSD

Buffalo has a new line of USB 2.0 external solid state drives (SDD) (product page – in Japanese). Given their low power consumption, they can be powered by the USB port, which is always practical. From a storage point...

December 18, 2007

Was a Sony Mylo 2 photo on the web since October?

This photo of a device that strangely resembles a Mylo 2 FCC filing was posted on myloforums.net, since Oct 2. It’s hard to tell if the Yahoo site on the display has been “photoshoped” in there or not, but if...

RippleNote PLK570 gaming laptop

If you think that your choices are limited when it comes to high-end laptops, take a look at the (Pixel Lab) RippleNote PLK570 and its somewhat pure design (unlike its T7700 laptop…). Specs 17-inch display (only 1440x900 resolution) 2.4Ghz...

Qosmio G40 97E with Dual TV Tuner

This big laptop could be an interesting desktop replacement or a media center PC. I find this particular design not as classy as previous Qosmio models but, you might disagree. Here are the specs: 17” display (1920x1200) 2.2Ghz Core...

Archos 605 WiFi gets Dish DVR support

Owners of a gen-5 Archos portable Media Player (605 and 705) can now transfer video recordings from a Dish VIP622 or VIP722 digital video recorder via USB 2.0. The new Plug-in is supposed to be available from the Archos...

December update bans modded Xbox

Horrifying screams are coming form Xbox owners who (hardware) modded their consoles: after the most recent update modded Xbox consoles have been banned, that’s according to tehc blog Crunchgear. They mention that this has to do with the Xbox DVD-Burner hack....

TV Ad: self-cleaning toilet

This is pretty funny, but I don’t think that putting the coke on the toilet seat was smart to start with. I guess that a few Hollywood celebrities just learned something…...

Samsung SPF-83V 8-inch photo frame

This SPF-83V is a high-end photo frame that can receive photos wirelessly from the web, like Windows Live Spaces… why that one? May be because this device was built with the help of Microsoft. The frame also communicates with...

Palm loses $9.6M this quarter

Palm continues to have difficulties and lost $9.6M this quarter. In the meantime, we speculate that some re-organization is underway internally, and just this morning Jim Goldman was speculating on CNBC that what Palm’s future could look like. Going...

Toshiba G920 confirmed. G930 on the roadmap

Just yesterday, we told you that the G910 and G920 had been spotted on the FCC website. Today, the G920 has been spotted in an official presentation. Also, a G930 device can be seen on the roadmap at the...

Deals of the day

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Uncanny Valley Crossing? Not Even Close

French company Quantic Dream claims that it has crossed the Uncanny Valley (definition). It is a theory that says that as synthetic humans (either robots or computer graphics) become more realistic to the point of being “almost real”, users will feel...

When Blogging Grows Up, Interview of Chris Alden, CEO of Six Apart

By Erica Lee We took a few minutes to speak with Chris Alden CEO of Six Apart to discuss the future of blogging, what we can expect to see from his company in 2008 and what Silicon Valley can...

iTablet T221 Tablet PC

Amtek might not be a well-known brand, but their T221 tablet PC design looks great. The design is very sleek (the total lack of keyboard helps…) and all the ports are neatly located on one site, leaving the others...

Sonic on the iPod

iPod 5G, nano 3G and classic iPod owners can now play Sonic the Hedgehog on their favorite music player. The iPod game has been converted from the SEGA Genesis version and will bring back great memories to many of...

Sun Table powers your laptop

This outdoor table is made of a big solar panel that produce enough electricity to power a laptop (may be not a gaming one...) or devices that have similar power requirements. Underneath the panel, there is a nickel metal hybrid...

HyperDrive 4 – build a 32GB RamDisk

The HyperDrive 4 is a hard-drive enclosure that takes standard memory modules instead of a disk drive. Your computer will treat it as a regular hard drive, as HyperDrive connects via a standard IDE disk connector. The HyperDrive 4...

Clapperboard alarm clock

One might think that this is only for movie freaks, but I think that the thin shape (185×225x26mm) and the fact that it doesn’t look like an alarm-clock makes it an interesting… alarm clock. When the alarm rings, you’ll have...

Nokia Digital Pen with Bluetooth

Years after Logitech made them popular, digital pens are back with a vengeance. After the Fly Fusion Pen, Nokia is preparing to launch its Nokia SU-27W. This codename sounds like a Russian fighter plane but it is a Bluetooth...

Mio C620 GPS features 3D graphics

The stand-alone GPS market is getting incredibly competitive and Mio isn’t resting on their freshly acquired laurels. The Mio C620 will feature limited 3G graphics to display terrain elevation and landmarks, thanks to the new MioMap 2008 software. I...

December 17, 2007

PS3 update 2.1 and PSP update 3.8 are live

The PSP update 3.8 that we talked about recently is now live. With this update, Internet radio, a TV guide and TV recording become possible (TV functionality requires 1Seg TV Tuner) Also, the PS3 update 2.1 is also available....

Sony Senseware TV concept

Sony has an interesting-looking micro-TV concept: these little devices are TV are supposed to be micro-TVs that fit in the palm of the hand. From the concept presentation page: “Introducing fabric in TV design can again change the product...

An Alienware PMP? Not really…

The DV MP4 is a Chinese portable media player (PMP) that uses the Alienware brand without complex… or rights. Yes, this is another post that will be filed in the “clones” category. There’s nothing else to be said about...

Intel Z-P140 PATA penny-sized 4GB SSD

Solid State Drives are well known for their smaller size and smaller power requirements, but when you can cram 4GB on a surface that is equivalent to a penny, this is pretty impressive, although not surprising given current advances...

Google Android in the flesh

…as much “in the flesh” as it is possible with a piece of software for cellphones, I guess. According to the anonymous sender, this version of Android is light and fast and “better” (whatever that means) than Windows Mobile...

Quickbooks for Mac update deletes huge amount of data

If you are using Quickbook for mac, you should take a quick look at the recent issue experienced by many users: they have lost Gigabytes worth of data following (what looks like) a Quickbooks update that destroyed the data on...

iPhone GPS module video demo

Partfoundry has a video that shows how their iPhone GPS module works. The GPS connects to the iPhone’s connector and an additional piece of software sends the GPS coordinates to Google Maps. At the moment, you would still need...

Mobiblu Nanum folding cube MP3 player

Mobiblu made a name for itself after releasing the Mobiblu Cube digital audio player (DAP). The company is coming back with a new cube – a folding one this time. This version still has a 1GB of storage and...

Carcam Voyager: Dashboard Car Camera

Just drop this camera on your dashboard and record up to 8 hours of video with a 2GB SD card. That pretty much sums what this device does, but whether you use it to record yourself breaking speed records, or...

Sony Mylo 2 wireless device shows up on the FCC site

No matter how secret a company wants to be about a new wireless device, it has to hit the FCC at some point. Sony has a new Mylo device in the pipeline. Called Mylo 2 by bloggers, the device has a slide-out QWERTY...

Free LG rumor from Best Buy?

…when you sign-up for two years, that said. I’ve seen this on Best Buy’s website (in the '>cellphones section) but when I tried to go further and add it to my shopping cart, I could not do it. You can...

Verizon launches the Treo 755p

Palm fans: the Treo 755p is now available on the Verizon Wireless network. Among the improvements over previous models:  No external antenna  VersaMail 3.5.45 with Exchange Push Email  Google Maps pre-installed Obviously, it is a 3G phone that can take...

Toshiba Portege G910, G920 Smartphones

Toshiba is not a very active Smartphone player, but the company has submitted two new devices to the FCC. Named Portege G910 and G920, we suspect that the new phones will run on Windows Mobile 6, given that there’s...

How-to: run vista on your Eee PC

Asus said that it would eventually release a version of the Eee PC with Windows Vista, but in the meantime, a user from Modaco.com named “Paul” has posted a video that shows how he got Vista to run on the...

Smart soccer ball knows when it crosses the line

In an intense soccer game, a small difference (like knowing whether or not the ball crossed the line) can make or break the game for one team. This ball knows when it crosses the line, thanks to the interaction between...

Victoria EVO and Iguasçu EVO glass loudspeakers

These glass speakers could look nice in your family room, if you can afford to shell up to $5400 per pair. The black lines in the front are the speaker’s wiring that goes from the drivers down to the...

Gilty Couture adds bling to gizmos

Metallo Design has introduced its new Gilty Couture brand that aims to enhance how your iPod and iPhone's look courtesy of a collection of upscale gold, silver and Swarovski crystal accessories. These dazzling designs offer consumers an eclectic blend of...

SwitchView 100 desktop KVM switch

The SwitchView 100 desktop KVM switch from Avocent Corporation helps you save even more desk space, featuring all the necessary cables for a solution that is ready out-of-the-box, making the purchasing process a snap. Features include full audio support,...

En-Tech Vibe NVE-100 earphones

The En-Tech Vibe NVE-100 earphones not only channels your favorite tunes in high quality audio, it doesn't keep you disconnected from the rest of the world while doing so. By being clipped onto the ear, you will be able...

Halo Ultraviolet Vacuum

It is not a vacuum with Master Chief on it, but instead it is a Dyson vacuum that packs ultraviolet lights (UV) to zap bacteria on the floor and carpets. Obviously it also removes the dirt… The video on...

Denon releases S-52 and S-32 systems

Denon Electronics has just rolled out a couple of new S-Series Networked Audio Systems - the S-52 and S32 which retail for $699 and $499 respectively. Both of these systems boast WiFi connectivity that makes it a snap to...

StereoVision sells Zalman displays

StereoVision Imaging will be reselling Zalman's 2D/3D displays that come in 19" and 22" varieties. These new displays integrated a 3D phase difference film, making room for 3D viewing thanks to the included polarizer eyewear. Not only do you...

Heyerdahl releases iDiamond earbuds

Talk about being truly opulent - Heyerdahl has introduced iDiamond earbuds that not only up the ante where luxury earphones are concerned, they are bound to dazzle whoever looks at it. The iDiamond earbuds feature a handsome price tag...

Car Cam Voyager

Ever wished you had a camera to record down whatever happens on the road? I know I have experienced that feeling each time I get involved in a fender bender, hoping that a video recording will be able to...

Taserware parties organized

I'm sure you've heard of Tupperwar parties, but how about Taserware ones? An Arizona woman has been hosting and will continue to host get-togethers for women only, hoping that the attendees will be able to gain something by learning...

Voice2TXT from Alltel Wireless

Alltel Wireless has just launched a new service known as Voice2TXT, making it the first of the five largest US carriers to enable subscribers to receive voicemails in text form. Voice2TXT is now made available to just any Alltel...

Electric dragster smashes world record

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. announced today that Dennis “Kilowatt” Berube has taken hold of the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) Super Pro class world speed record where electric dragsters are concerned, driving an electric vehicle powered by Altairnano lithium-titanate battery...

LG TVs get DivX certification

LG has just announced two new DivX Certified Time Machine TV Series that will cater specifically for the South American market. These two new models will accompany many other DivX Certified devices that are capable of playing back high...

Cricket launches Samsung SCH-R610

 Cricket has just made available the Samsung SCH-R610 handset to Cricket customers, featuring a high resolution 262k color TFT display, EVDO: CDMA 800/PCS 1900MHz, a built-in MP3 player, a microSD memory card slot, BREW 3.14, a 1.3 megapixel camera, WAP...

LuxuryRide Cart for golfers

LuxuryCarts has just released the LuxuryRide Cart for golfers who want to get around the greens much faster than normal. Available in gas and electric versions, you get a new Club Car chassis, heavy-duty fiberglass chassis, custom seats, custom...

Trolltech Qtopia Phone Edition

 Trolltech has announced the availability of its Qtopia Phone Edition application platform and user interface for Linux-powered handsets in China, in particular cellphone manufacturer ZTE. The U980 from ZTE was developed specifically for China's national 3G standard known as TD-SCDMA,...

Lampex from Digital Cowboy

Fresh from bringing us the CRF-102 notebook cooler, the Lampex LED Magic Wand is one interesting method for you to display a message. No idea on how much this thing costs, but it definitely works great to grab attention...

Rock-Ola to innovate jukeboxes

Rock-Ola has long been known for its line of high quality jukeboxes, and the company will be rolling out more innovative models by using SolidWorks 3D CAD software. It has since replaced 2D paper drafting with 3D modeling in...

December 16, 2007

Dash Express now for pre-order

Photo Gallery It has been a while since Dash showed their first demo and recently we got an exclusive hands-on with their most recent hardware design. Today, Dash Express fans can pre-order the unit for $599.99 on dash.net. The data...

Accurian Video MP3 player

Accurian has rolled out a Video MP3 player that retails for a cent under the $60 mark, and it is capable of annoying those around you thanks to its built-in speaker. It comes with a built-in FM tuner and...

Guitar Hero III sold for $9,100

A father has made a reaped a handsome profit on his initial $90 investment, selling off his son's copy of Guitar Hero III for $9,100 in an online auction. Just like the adage goes, "there is a silver lining...

Xbox 360 wireless creates interference

Staff at Morrisville State College noticed that the Xbox 360 wireless protocol for controllers, headsets and other peripherals emitted really strong interference even at a distance, causing equipment that rely on the 2.4GHz range to go nuts. With more...

Analog clock wishes to be otherwise

Ever woke up from your slumber one day to think how nice it would be if you could shed the everyday dreariness and be somebody else? I suppose that's what this LED clock has in its mind as each...

Gateway XHD3000 LCD monitor

Gateway has unveiled its Extreme HD 30" LCD monitor that goes by the model number XHD3000. It is a full HD display that claims to upscale 1080p movies to 1600p - but unfortunately that doesn't matter since you will...

FastMac 4x DL Blu-ray drive

Owners of Apple's Mac Pro and Power Mac G5 computers will be able to upgrade to the FastMac 4x Dual Layer Blu-ray drive upon its release late last week. This 5.25" tray loading drive offers up to 50GB of storange...

Cube-Kun the puzzle solving robot

Cube-Kun is a robot that can solve Rubik's Cube within seconds. I know solving it is not a big deal these days for humans, and there has since been variants of the classic puzzle game released. Having said that,...

Intel Z-P140 the smallest SSD

Intel has released what is most probably the smallest solid state drive in the world at the moment - the Z-P140. Meant for use in portable media players, handheld devices as well as other devices where the tiny 1.8"...

Nissan Fuga gets driver aid technology

The Fuga car will be the first vehicle in the world to boast Distance Control Assist and navigation-enabled Intelligent Cruise Control systems. The fformer will determine the following distance of the driver's vehicle and the relative speed of both...

Gresso loves your money

In exchange for the Black Diamond and Royal Black Diamond handsets, of course. This Russian company is currently offering its "Collection Avantgarde Black Diamonds" to those with heavy pockets, where the Black Diamond model comes with a quartet of...

Firewire to hit 3.2Gbps

The IEEE 1394 Trade Association has revealed that future iterations of Firewire will be four times as fast as today's speediest version - hitting peaks of 3.2Gbps, which roughly translates to 400MB/s! This is made possible without taxing the...

Digital Cowboy CRF-102 notebook cooler

For those who use their notebooks regularly on the go, the Digital Cowboy CRF-102 notebook cooler looks like the sensible addition to your travel gear. The 22cm square fan boasts 600rpm to keep things cool, although you would lose...

Sharp rolls out Aquos 822SH

Sharp has released its Aquos 822SH handset in Japan over the weekend, featuring 1Seg support for folks who absolutely need to get their mobile TV fix. It comes in an aluminum body with five different colors to choose from...

Clearview Infinity miPC

The Clearview Infinity miPC, in a nutshell, is an ultra-mobile computer that does not have a keyboard, being capable of only playing music and video. Features include recording capability, support for DivX and Xvid codecs, an integrated FM tuner,...

Princess Elisabeth station goes green

The Belgian "Princess Elisabeth" station aims to be the first ever zero-emission research station in the world. It will be built in Antarctica by the International Polar Foundation during the summer season 2007-2008, and hopes to achieve its green...

December 14, 2007

Visualeyes Rayzer for safer night drive

Driving at night can get pretty tricky, especially when your eyesight is not up to par. Visualeyes has developed the Rayzer that utilizes HID Xenon bulbs that were specially designed to match the spectrum of the human eye, reducing...

3D camera uses hand as joystick

3DV Systems from Israel has developed the ZCam - a new 3D camera for PCs that are sensitive to motion where players are able to control on-screen action simply by flicking a finger. This is a whole new step...

Human waste to power streetlights

To prove the age old adage "there is a silver lining in every cloud", a bio-gas plant in an Indian town is capable of generating up to 3,000 watts of electricity a day - thanks to human waste. Talk...

USB Wine Dispenser

Now here's a USB-powered device that will come in handy this holiday season - the USB Wine Dispenser is powered by, you've guessed it - a USB port. Once plugged in, all you need to do is hold a...

Viliv X7 GPS navigation system

Koreans have yet another GPS navigation system to choose from - the Viliv X7. Not only does it tell you where you are and how to get to where you're going, the X7 features a DMB receiver that allows...

Christmas Tree Ball with LED messages

Now here's a Christmas tree decoration that allows you to display a message of your choice with its integrated LEDs. Each $14.95 Christmas Tree Ball will be able to store up to 18 scrolling season greetings, ranging from the...

Cyborg Massage Hand patent issued

A US patent was issued for a Cyborg Massage Hand - a really nifty device that grips the back of your neck, delivering just the right amount of pressure whenever you're in need of a physical or emotional neck...

Cellphone Holder

While this has been dubbed the Cellphone Holder, it is certainly capable of doing more than that. This piece of plastic helps you charge your phone while preventing it from getting stepped on should you leave your handset on...

PSP to get streaming Internet radio

PSP owners will soon be able to enjoy the wonders of streaming Internet radio thanks to its firmware update 3.80. Currently, screenshots of the software abound, showing only "powered by Shoutcast" as a sneak peek. Other improvements include better...

Color Photo Viewer is touch sensitive

The Color Photo Viewer from Sharper Image is pretty interesting considering how it features a panel of blue touch interface buttons neatly lined up under its 7" LCD display. Other than watching your favorite photos in an infinite loop,...

DrFirst e-prescribing system for iPhone

iPhone owners (physicians in particular) will be able to have access to an unparalleled e-prescribing experience on the Apple iPhone thanks to DrFirst’s Rcopia e-prescribing system. Physicians and their staff will gain the ability to perform all of the...

GreenPlug DC Power Hub

 GreenPlug will be previewing its first environmentally-friendly DC power hub at CES 2008, being a reusable, multi-port power supply that can provide a universal power interface for all electronic products. In addition, it exceeds all current US and European governmental...

Educational Game Tournament

I guess this is a glorified shoot out of Brain Age - Tabula Digita has teamed up with New York City Schools to organize an educational video game tournament. 25 middle school students will be going head to head...

Toshiba 920T slider 3G handset

Toshiba aims to release its slider type 3G cellphone known as the 920T, featuring 1GB of integrated memory to store all your data, audio and video files. That is enough memory to record up to 5.3 hours of video,...

Desk Printing Calculator has spycam too

The Desk Printing Calculator you see here looks pretty ordinary, but it actually holds a rather devious spy camera within. I guess with all these hidden spy cameras being crammed in devices of all shapes and sizes these days,...

10.4-inch color flexible display

Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has jut rolled out its latest flexible display technology - a 10.4" color cholesteric LCD (Ch-LC) flexible display. Ditching glass substrate in favor of a couple of plastic substrates, the 10.4" color flexible...

December 13, 2007

Phone checks your liver status

Drinking and getting drunk is a pretty big problem these days, and most young folks don't see the long-term impact of their habit on their livers. Researchers at the Korean Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology have developed a liver...

Xbox 360 HD DVD emulator from MS

Microsoft has just made known its new software that claims to "streamline development / testing for HD DVD content" as well as "accelerate the advancement" of next-generation interactivity. In layman's terms, this means the Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator...

MSKYO retro speaker cart

What does the acronym MSYKO stand for anyway? Apparently, it means "Mama said knock you out"...throwing the owner back to the days of the good ol' ghetto blaster. This unique speaker comes in a granny trolley that rolls around...

NavJacket holds GPS functionality

The NavJacket from O’Neill Europe and MyGuide features a navigation tool that has been integrated into a Gore-Tex jacket. Designed to help you get around mountains with relative ease thanks to a digital flexible display on the sleeve along...

Pentax has new binocular models

Pentax just announced a trio of new binocular models to complement its line of sport optics products. The PENTAX DCF SW roof-prism binoculars series features two models, 8x25 and 10x25, boasting a dual-hinge design that folds to be ultra-compact...

Ricoh introduces GX2500

 Ricoh has just rolled out its new GX2500 color printer that targets the small office environment, using Ricoh's GelSprinter technology. The GX2500 is touted to be the first in the line of Ricoh GelSprinter products that was specifically designed for...

Klipsch iGroove SXT speaker

Klipsch unveiled its new iGroove SXT speaker that has been dubbed as a "true two-way, stereo sound system". You get dual long-throw 2.5" woofers in a ported enclosure, dual 19mm MicroTractrix horn-loaded tweeters, and the ability to accept and...

Panasonic rearview monitor system

Panasonic is first off the blocks to sell a rearview monitor system that comprises of a camera and a monitor. This means the driver does not need to pick up a car navigation system to go along with this...

InTempo iPod docking station does DAB

InTempo has released its new iPod docking station and speaker system that boasts integrated dual band DAB digital and FM radio. For those who are out of the loop, DAB is a digital broadcasting spectrum used primarily in Europe...

Matsushita recycles CRTs for its Viera

Matsushita takes a green step by taking plastic used in the chassis of its CRT-based TV sets and recycling it for manufacturing parts of its flat screen TV line known as Viera. This scheme will be implemented in new...

Reflection watch looks cool

The Reflection watch is one nifty timepiece, featuring a mirrored face that holds a bright red LED display that reveals itself only when illuminated. When not in use, it works just fine as a mirror for you to check...

Newspaper telephone launched

Dagens Nyheter from Sweden has rolled out what is known as the first "newspaper" telephone in the world, featuring a handset that provides free access to its website for daily subscribers. This sounds more like a novelty item than...

iViewer HTM 9000

The iViewer HTM 9000 from Homer Technology allows you to wirelessly playback files from virtually any multimedia source to a NTSC, PAL or Secam TV. It trumpets compatibility with the iPod, PSP, digital cameras and camcorders. Files are sent...

First solar-powered bus in the world

Australia will play host to the first solar-powered electric bus in the world, with Tindo leading the charge in Adelaide, Australia. 100% powered by solar energy thanks to a BP Solar-sourced photovoltaic station, this green ride can ferry up...

Gunmetal MacBook spotted in Cupertino

Word on the street has it that a new "dark grey" or "gunmetal" colored notebook has already started to make its rounds at Apple's campus, specifically at the area where stress tests are usually conducted. This source claims that...

SM30/ Duplus+ mouse from Samsung

Samsung has just introduced the SM30/ Duplus+ mouse to the Korean market. It comes in an unorthodox for factor - a purely rectangle shape that does not look to be too easy on your hands when used for long...

Portable PC Theater concept

The Portable PC Theater concept was specially designed for your entertainment, so you don't get a display to go along with it. Instead, it comes equipped with a built-in projector that can be removed for better positioning. Flanking the...

Sony Ericsson self-cleaning display

Phones these days seem to come with ever larger displays, and one thing that annoys me is the amount of fingerprints that appear on them. Sony Ericsson has come up with a patent application for a self cleaning cellphone...

Motorola Ming 2 leaked

Motorola's Ming phone was a pretty interesting handset - one that clearly departed from Motorola's strange naming convention while featuring a graphically rich user interface with a touchscreen display (read our Motorola Ming review). Well, Motorola will be releasing...

N-Gage from Nokia rolling out

Unfortunately, this service will only be made available to N81 owners, with a client and at least one new game sometime next week as claimed. Too bad owners of other N Series devices like the N95 and the N82 are...

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Nokia’s uber-Tamagotchi

“Nokia now offers a world of virtual pet-care so your pet is never left alone again. Creebies, available through the N-Gage mobile games service, gives each player their own 3D Creebi to care for,