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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

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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...

Deals of the day

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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, entertain, feed and even breed!”...

Zebra Blu-ray/HD DVD player

Addonics Technologies unveiled the Zebra Blu-ray / HD DVD optical storage solution which enables your computer to play movies in both formats, making this yet another hybrid drive to arrive on the market albeit on the PC platform. In...

ZVUE MP3 player pre-loaded with songs

ZVUE's ZP3 digital audio player does not let you go home empty-handed - it is pre-loaded with 30 of this year's top hits, and has been made available in more than 3,400 Wal-Mart stores and other retailers throughout the...

Ooma now on Amazon

Amazon will be making available the Ooma digital voice appliance, making this yet another channel to pick up this interesting device without going through the official website. The Ooma Hub device will boast an introductory price of $399 a...

Kyocera iBurst wireless access system

Kyocera has introduced a new external modem known as the iBurst wireless Internet access system, capable of transferring data at a maximu theoretical speed of 2Mbps. That's two times faster than what current iBurst modems can offer, and this new...

Kanguru USB Duplicator

Ever wished you could copy the contents of your USB flash drive onto another one just like it? Well, instead of taking the old fashioned route in "My Computer", the Kanguru USB Duplicator does the job fast and easy....

Toshiba offers new 1.8-inch HDDs

Toshiba leads the way again with its new range of 1.8" hard drives that target both computer and consumer electronics (CE) applications. The high capacity 120GB model that will be used in notebooks as well as the single platter...

Byd:Sign plasma TV going cheap

Talk about a bargain - Byd:Sign's new 42" plasma TV will retail for a mere $1,298. That's extremely affordable no matter which country you're from, and 42" is the bare minimum you need to enjoy movies in full HD...

Apple job description mentions digital cameras and remote controls

Recently, Apple's new job posting revealed a big deal about what Cupertino has up their sleeves in the near future. Among the vacancies available include software engineers who are required to further develop its multi-touch technology that will be...

iRiver D27 electronic dictionary

iRiver of Korea will be taking advantage of the Christmas season by releasing its new electronic dictionary known as the D27. This device weighs a mere 315 grams and features a comprehensive range of audio support including MP3, WMA,...

Samsung SPF-83V WiFi photo frame

Samsung has unveiled its SPF-83V WiFi photo frame which comes with an 8" LCD display, WiFi connectivity (802.11g), 64MB internal memory and the ability to read a plethora of memory card formats including CompactFlash, Memory Stick, SD, and xD....

Revo Blik RadioStation

The Revo Blik RadioStation hybrid digital radio brings both DAB and WiFi reception in a single device. Touted to be the first product of its kind to offer DAB/DAB+ digital radio, WiFi internet radio and traditional FM radio (with...

Shower heads react to temperature

These shower heads are capable of altering their color depending on the current water temperature. These colors range from white to blue, changing to pink and violet as the mercury increases and finally touching red as ample warning. While...

BioKite can fly indoors

The BioKite is one interesting kite that is capable of indoor flight - something unheard of until today. Using the same proven aerodynamic principles that allow huge jumbo jets to fly, this birdlike kite works equally fine indoors as...

Nanomars solar bags

Thankfully just about every part of part of the earth receives sunlight - which is what makes solar-powered devices all the more appealing. The Nanomars solar bags from Taiwan will definitely come in handy during times when you can't...

TomTom LINK 300 unveiled

TomTom has a spanking new device known as the TomTom LINK 300 that adds even more functionality to your current TomTom navigation device. Some new additions include the ability to select and read orders, exchange text messages with the...

MVS Virtual Cable prototype

The MVS Virtual Cable prototype could prove to be the future of the heads-up navigation display, working in conjunction with a car navigation system that projects your route. Turns and curves in the road are projected as a cable...

December 12, 2007

Music Be-Mouse

The Music Be-Mouse is one interesting USB device that caters to the little ones loitering around your home. It features three fully functional buttons in addition to nine colored buttons tucked away underneath two pieces of plastic which can...

TomTom GPS module for the iPhone?

With MacWorld a little over a month away, rumors abound on new stuff that will be unveiled then. One of these include a TomTom GPS module that targets the iPhone. Take a gander at this photographic "evidence" - it...

MAXroam SIM targets frequent travelers

Cubic Telecom's MAXroam SIM is a prepaid SIM card that frequent travelers will find handy - it slots into any unlocked GSM handset comfortably, establishing a local number both in the user's home country as well as another in...

Mobile NoteTaker is fun

The Mobile NoteTaker device is pretty interesting - it transcribes whatever you write on paper onto its LCD display which can then be stored in the internal memory provided. You can choose to have it operate in two modes...

CMU Water Strider robot

The CMU Water Strider robot (video here) is very capable of moving across liquids just like its biological counterpart - and this development is a first and important step towards creating a robot which will be able to access...

Book Camera is discreet

The Book Camera might resemble any other boring tome you find on the bookshelf, but it is one sneaky device with an embedded pinhole camera, a small microphone and a remote controlled video recorder inside. Retailing for a whopping...

Gefen Home Theater Scaler Plus

The Home Theater Scaler Plus from Gefen shares a strong resemblance to a Mac Mini, but is actually a video scaler that is capable of touching 1080p from a wide range of input signals. It features support for one...

Nyko releases PS3 Charge Base 2

The PS3 Charge Base 2 from Nyko is a boon to all PS3 owners as it offers a convenient way of recharging the Sixaxis controller. It does so by attaching a small adapter to the Sixaxis via its miniUSB...

New Apple TV to come next year?

A Goldman Sachs report has stated that a new version of Apple TV will be released next year - hopefully it will do better then than its lacklustre sales at the moment. This report from Goldman Sachs doesn't really...

Naked road concept in the future?

Imagine a world without traffic lights - no, you won't be able to run into any accidents (unless an algorithm screws up, of course) as your vehicle will be able to speed up or slow down, depending on the...

Mercedez system warns sleepy drivers

Since sleeping is a biological need and not willpower, getting enough rest before a long road trip is imperative. Mercedes-Benz however aims to reduce driver error in as many ways possible with its new warning system that is capable...

Go Nuut-ty with e-books

Neolux of Korea has just released the NUUT e-book reader that was developed to read 6" e-ink electronic paper. It features an SD memory card slot, allowing you to store up to a thousand e-books on the go. Its...

Hands-Free One Touch Jar Opener

Ever had problems trying to pry open a jar of pickles without any success despite sweating buckets? The Hands-Free One Touch Jar Opener ought to be able to relieve you of that nightmare. All you need to do is...

Windows 7 rumor has new interface

According to Microsoft test engineer Hilton Locke, he claims that the next major Windows upgrade currently known as Windows 7 will outshine just about anything Apple currently offers where multi-touch interface is concerned. He was even so bold as...

PC Phone from Nokia Beta Labs

Nokia Beta Labs has just rolled out its PC Phone - a Firefox extension for your computer that provides access to your Symbian S60-powered handset along with its calling, messaging and contacts functions. Needless to say, this is but...

Acelabs S5 slim MP3 player

The S5 MP3 player from Acelabs of Korea has just gone to the fat house, measuring a mere 11mm thin. Features include a 2.8" LCD display and a DMB tuner. Courtesy of its Medio-2000 multimedia chip, the S5 touts...

Leadtek launches WinFast PxDTV2300 H

Leadtek has announced the WinFast PxDTV2300 H, a high-performance hybrid TV capture card that runs on the PCI Express interface. You will be able to get high definition DVB-T and worldwide analog TV reception with this, including NTSC, SECAM...

Amazon Unbox on the Xbox 360

Xbox 360 users can now enjoy Amazon unbox… if they find movies that they want to rent/purchase and download. Apparently, the Amazon selection is better than Xbox Live Marketplace one – I can believe it. The only additional piece...

PSP Update 3.8 has a PVR!

While the PS3 might not get TV recording capabilities anytime soon in the U.S (why?!), the PSP will record TV after the 3.8 update, at least for those equipped with a 1Seg TV Tuner. As you can guess, shows...

Brainy Professor goes cellular

Dr. Kawashima, the virtual brain behind the DS hit “Brain Age” has a new Publisher and it’s none other than Namco. Mostly known for their Tekken series, Namco also does a fair number of very fun games like Point...

Chocolate Portable HDD

This modular USB device concept has a very interesting design. It is meant to be a USB drive, but one that can receive multiple modules, each of which would be a flash drive. Now you could imagine all kind of...

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T-Mobile Shadow Review (aka HTC Juno)

When the first images of the Shadow (codenamed “Juno” by HTC, the manufacturer) started to hit the web, there was a lot of excitement around this elegant phone, powered by Windows Mobile 6, and equipped with a sliding keyboard....

Traffic camera issue tickets to anything that moves

That is happening in Capitola, California. It seems that the motion-sensing mechanism was a little too sensitive in a particular camera, located at a street corner. It has been taking pictures (and sending tickets) of cars that were moving...

Jet Pack for consumers… huh?

Jet P.I (Jetpack International) wants to commercialize a jetpack for the average millionaire. For a mere $226,000, the buyer will get a Jetpack that can fly for 16km (10 miles). The price includes training, which sounds like a good...

T-Mobile Samsung t819 (FCC)

The Samsung T819 is yet another proof that the highly-anticipated T-Mobile 3G network is opening soon (late december to early january, we think). It is a 3G slider phone aimed with multimedia and web browsing capabilities. Highlights: 1.3 Megapixel...

The iPhone 2 is “almost done”

Financial analysts have zeroed-in on the idea that the second generation iPhone is in its “final stage”, thanks to information provided by components suppliers (the best source of leaks). According to them, the second iPhone will more or less...

No OLED TVs from Toshiba

Toshiba won't be selling OLED TVs in a couple of years' time after all, no thanks to the high costs of mass production. This leaves Sony as the king of the hill at this point in time. Just to get a better...

USB Wireless Missile Launcher

We saw the Webcam USB Missile Launcher yesterday, and here's yet another variant. Although this model ditches the webcam, it allows you a certain degree of freedom that the others could never achieve, thanks to wireless integration with a...

FigurePrints bring WoW characters alive

Ever wondered what your World of Warcraft (WoW) character would look like as an action figure? Wonder no more with FigurePrints - a service that allows WoW fanatics to pick up their virtual character in a figurine format. You'll...

Seiko 905i handsets get A-GPS tech

NTT DoCoMo will be throwing in assisted global positioning system (A-GPS) technology from Epson into all eight 905i series cellphones. This initiative will see Epson's GPS modules being used, employing Epson's advanced original GPS technology that boast a broad...

Giant NES controller holds PC inside

While this NES PC emulator is definitely something worth drooling over, along comes a giant NES controller that has been created specially to hold a PC inside. This mammoth controller was built as a school project by students in...

Litroenergy glows for a long, long time

A company known as MPK claims that throwing some tritium inside a phosphor-coated microsphere will result in a substance that can glow continuously for over a dozen years without an iota of energy input. The technology is known as...

Jet Pack Intl to sell...Jet Packs

Jet Packs have long been a science fiction fantasy - but all that could become reality with Jet Pack International embarking on selling its Jet Packs soon. Each purchase will include a training package so that you don't go...

Magellan 3100 GPS system hacked

If you love hands-on experiences, ever thought about hacking your GPS navigation system? Somebody has done that with his Magellan 3100 GPS system, but don't expect too much from this sophomore effort. Other than the ability to change your...

My Little Eye baby monitor

The My Little Eye baby monitor aims to stick to the K.I.S.S. principle, featuring a plain Jane camera that clips to the crib or stand alone wherever you place it. It comes in the form factor of a flower,...

Sony PS3 to overtake Wii

In just about four years' time, that is, according to a games market analyst. I don't really read too much into what analysts say, but instead prefer to go with my gut feeling. Just pick up the console that...

Day 1 at Le Web 3

By Erica LeeLe Web 3 kicked off yesterday with more about 2000 attendees from 40 countries. Some of the typical Silicon Valley folks were present including Dan Rose, Robert Scobel, Om Malik and Kevin Rose. But there was a...

Alltel customers do mobile shopping

Alltel customers are now able to spend more money without even getting out of their chair, via their BlackBerry smartphones. This is made possible with the Digby free mobile shopping service that is available for BlackBerry smartphone users. Some...

Vertu Mixed Metal edition

Vertu has rolled out a new version from its Constellation range known as the Mixed Metal edition. Mostly made out of stainless steel, the Mixed Metal edition handset comes with 18k yellow gold features, a ceramic keypad and leather...

Tesla coil Christmas Tree

Now this tesla coil Christmas Tree from Peter Terren of Australia is definitely worth checking out - just like the Pac Man Christmas Tree we saw last week. Standing proud at 15-feet tall, it is a no-brainer that there...

BenQ Siemens SL98 reverse slider

The BenQ Siemens SL98 cellphone is truly unique as it takes the slider form factor and turns it upside down by working in the reverse. When closed, the SL98 somewhat resembles the Samsung Upstage, featuring a single-line display on...

Xenics Music Cube

I always knew that music was an art form, but never knew it could be elevated to such a level. The Xenics Music Cube are actually speakers that can be folded just like origami and do not require their...

Helio Ocean gets new YouTube app

Helio Ocean owners will now be able to take advantage of a new YouTube application that works much better than the current one as well as the version that is available on the iPhone. It takes advantage of the...

RoverPC C6 GSM GPRS phone

The RoverPC C6 GSM GPRS phone doesn't make much of a visual impact when you look at it, but it is meant to be a reliable handset under all cicumstances. Powered by a 300MHz Samsung 2442B processor, the RoverPC...

What about a DS Lite improvement?

While it can't be denied that the DS Lite was a huge step over the bulky DS in terms of design, there really isn't any need for Nintendo to remain complacent. What you see here is Gizmodo’s whishlist of improvements...

Interactive Star Wars Game

Budding padawans who want to attain the rank of Jedi Knight will have to go through the Interactive Star Wars Game first. You plug in the spheroidal training "droid" into your TV via an included RCA cable, and it...

Cube World IV now available

Looks like those who can't get enough of the Cube World series can now lay their hands on Series 4. You will get Slugger, Kicks, Slam and Grinder as new neighbors in your collection - just remember to fork...

Even hearses go green

Spain-based Emucesa has taken steps to go green by doing away with its three hearses (diesel-powered converted E-Class station wagons), replacing them instead with all-electric alternatives. This green project has been dubbed Ion, and will include the design of...

Optimus Touch clone

The Optimus Touch is the closest iPod Touch clone to date - it even features extremely similar icons and music navigation that could fool some folks at first glance. In addition, you get other features common in low cost...

Buffalo TurboUSB is super fast

The TurboUSB from Buffalo is one USB flash drive that you ought to consider should your everyday work involve storing and moving tons of data from one computer to another. Featuring a whopping 32GB of storage real estate, Buffalo...

Mind-controlled toys being researched

Sega Toys and NeuroSky are collaborating to create mind-controlled toys that require bio-sensors which monitor brainwaves. This definitely takes playing to a whole new level, and could be the start of the telekinetic revolution. It would be interesting to...

Special Razer Boomslang limited edition

The new Razer Boomslang Collector's Edition 2007 has begun to ship, albeit in limited quantities of just 10,000. This new mouse shares the same form factor as the legendary Boomslang that was launched just before the turn of the...

Amazon Kindle gets third party support

Owners of the Amazon Kindle will now be able to take advantage of its third party support, making available more than 15,000 Fictionwise titles from its MultiFormat category whereby works from Mark Twain, Franz Kafka and Poppy Z. Brite...

New Super Talent PATA SSDs

Super Talent announced a new range of Parallel ATA (PATA) 1.8" solid state drives (SSDs) that feature a zero insertion force (ZIF) connector. Available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, these new drives feature sequential read and...

Toshiba Satellite T31 runs both Windows

Toshiba's Satellite T31 is a pretty unique machine since it will ship with both Windows Vista and XP Professional - whereby you can choose only one of the two to be installed, allowing the owner to either keep Vista...

NBC TV shows on SanDisk Fanfare service

Soon, fans of NBC TV shows such as The Office and Heroes will be made available on SanDisk's Fanfare video download service. This comes after NBC's fall out with Apple over a pricing and bundling dispute last August, with...

EverGreen LCD targets vehicles

I sometimes wonder who watches the LCD display in cars more - the driver or the passenger(s)? Surely the answer will weigh more towards the latter, but then again why would so many drivers place the LCD display on...

Reigncom launches W7 PMP

Reigncom has just rolled out its new portable media player known as the W7 in Korea. It comes with a TFT LCD widescreen display at WQVGA resolution, a miniSD memory card slot, one-click UI as well as SRS WOW...

Apple aims for new patent

Apple has plans to change the way games are played on mobile devices by filing a patent application for a multi-touch gaming interface, enabling both the iPhone and iPod Touch to run games with the ability to control a...

Dell Latitude XT rolls out

It is finally here as we predicted - the Dell Latitude XT tablet PC convertible notebook system. Being the first of its kind from dell, you get both pen and capacitive touch capabilities with the Latitude XT, letting you...

iPhone and iPod Touch have PSX emulator?

Update 12/24: psx4iphone 0.1 has been released The iPhone and iPod Touch are pretty similar in many ways, so, if the emulator does indeed works, it makes sense that this PSX emulator runs on both just fine. Developer “zodttd”...

Time lapse camera for dementia patients

This time lapse camera from Microsoft is capable of recording the day's activities, and is currently being studied as to whether it can be used for folks suffering from memory problems. Dubbed the SenseCam, it is worn around the...

Brits shun GPS units

Many small communities in England are starting to shun GPS systems since those devices are responsible for an influx of large vehicles that aren't too friendly on roads which were originally designed for horses and carts. In addition, fences...

Invisio G5 Bluetooth Headset reviewed

Red Ferret has taken the Invisio G5 Bluetooth headset out for a ride, and here's their take on what the manufacturer claims to be the "smallest and lightest headset in the world". Yeah, it’s actually a nice product. You...

Nokia N95 gets firmware update

Nokia has just released a new firmware update for its N95 in the US, providing an improved browser that supports a history list and font sizing now. I always welcome firmware updates only if they provide some sort of...

Tomato D-18 USB hard drive

The Tomato D-18 USB hard drive is one of the weirder names around where hard drives are concerned, but this tiny wonder features a 1.8" 60GB magnetic hard drive that measures less than a third of an inch thick...

Pet Chime summons owner

The Lentek Pet Chime is one nifty device to have assuming your pet is independent enough to roam the neighborhood and knows how to make its way back home. What happens when you decide to take a short snooze...

December 11, 2007

Deals of the day

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USB Missile launcher – now with webcam

We all know that that future of the office battlefield lies in robots and foam-missile USB launchers. Until today, opponents had to be wary of the possible retaliation coming from the cubicle next to them. This time is over:...

Omaura TT Media Center PC concept

This “TT” concept is a Media Center PC by Omaura North America. It is built to stand nearby a flat TV and I bet that it looks really good if the TV is fixed to the wall. The idea...

AskEraser Can privacy control give Ask.com an edge?

In case you don’t know many search engines store all the search requests, including the IP address, the search phrase (and potentially more) for future data-mining. This causes some users to worry for the privacy of their search usage,...

M++CARD takes USB route

Looks like business cards are no longer pieces of cardboard, as the M++CARD takes things to the next level. This device features a decent amount of memory that enables a future employer to peruse all information stored within that...

Wiimote interacts with whiteboard

The Wiimote is one truly versatile device when placed in the right hands - Johnny Chung Lee has taken it apart and modified it to become a makeshift multi-point interactive device that works fine with a whiteboard. He uses...

UPOP launches multi-tasking device

UPOP of Korea has rolled out its very first device that seems to come with everything but the kitchen sink. Available in either 30GB or 60GB capacities, you get an SD memory card slot, a 4.8" TFT display, compatibility...

Toshiba Super Charge ion Battery

Toshiba announced its 'Super Charge ion Battery', also known as SCiB. This lithium-ion based battery offers a speedy charge-up time of a mere 5 minutes, translating into a 90% capacity. It also has an expected life span of over...

NES controller backpack

Now don't get all too excited - the NES controller that you see behind this officially licensed Nintendo backpack is nothing more than a graphic, so as tempted as you are to push those familiar red buttons, your fingers...

D-Link to make 802.11n affordable

D-Link has plans to lower the price of its 802.11n router to less than the half century mark in order to undercut rivals such as Belkin, Linksys, and SMC. While D-Link is known to offer some of the lowest-cost...

Nokia Eco Sensor concept

Nokia has been toying with some concept ideas, coming up with the Eco Sensor Concept that comes in two parts - the handset itself as well as a wearable strap. The reason for the strap would be to monitor...

Avox NF-101 is way too small

Talk about tiny! Plezo's new Avox NF-101 is one minuscule MP3 player, but it still can't compare to the iPod Shuffle's 27.3mm x 41.2mm x 10.5mm dimensions due to the inclusion of a display. Measuring 52mm x 33mm x...

Sharp LCD TVs for gamers

Sharp has just launched three new LCD TVs that cater specifically for gamers - the LC-32GP3U-B, the LC-32GP3U-R and the LC-32GP3U-W that comes in black, dark red wine and white colors, hence the last letter on each model number....

Nurian X10 electronic dictionary

The latest electronic dictionary known as Nurian X10 features two LCD displays to get you started - the exterior display works pretty much like those early dual LCD clamshell handsets, showing basic information like the current time, date and...

Transcend JetFlash V33

Transcend has a new USB flash drive in town - the JetFlash V33. This portable storage device comes in a curved, compact body that measures 60mm × 16.5mm × 8.1mm and tips the scales at a mere 7g. Being...

Asimo gets upgraded

Honda's Asimo is widely regarded to be one of the most advanced commercial robots which has been developed to date, and Honda engineers certainly aren't taking things easy as they continue to work on improving Asimo. While Asimo is...

Death comes a-knocking on your door

The Life Expectancy Timepiece is definitely one interesting accessory everyone should have in order to remind themselves of the frailty of life so that they will be nicer to everyone they meet from now on. Filed under U.S. patent...

Zap Xebra electric vehicle

The Zap Xebra is one electric vehicle that helps keep the environment green, using a lithium ion battery that provides a maximum range of 152 miles with each charge. Needless to say, its range is limited by the amount...

Lockport USB flash drive

How many of you readers ever lost the cap on your USB flash drive? With those things getting smaller and smaller by the day thanks to miniaturization, I'm not surprised if the little cap plays hide-and-seek with you. The Lockport...

Hitachi LED display for in-car use

Hitachi Display has rolled out a 3.5" LCD panel that is meant to be used in automobiles, featuring an LED-based backlight that is easy on the eyes no matter what the surrounding light levels are like. Features include a...

December 10, 2007

Aquavision Towel Rail TV

We've seen TVs in the bathroom before, but this one takes the cake. The Aquavision Towel Rail TV features a 17" waterproof LCD display as well as fully heated chrome rails that keep your towels all warm and toasty...

Garmin Colorado 400 BlueChart coming

Garmin will be releasing its Colorado 400 BlueChart soon, targeting the fishing industry along with other small boats. Features are pretty mediocre - a 240 x 400 color LCD display, an iPod-like control mechanism known as "Rock n Roller"...

Sagem my220x cellphone goes gold

Sagem has decided to drape its my220x cellphone in gold, and at first glance this handset looks pretty much like the Sagem my150x. Feature-wise, it isn't all that impressive, carrying a 65k color LCD display, a speakerphone, 180 minutes...

Grab n GO Multimedia Recorder

The Grab'n'GO Multimedia Recorder & Player personal video recorder, also known as the CM3PVR, is capable of recording just about all your favorite movies and TV shows on the included hard drive via its integrated analog TV tuner. The...

U8000 Barbecue Island

The U8000 Barbecue Island is one unique BBQ accessory that stores a 42" plasma display within when not in use - something that would definitely wow friends and family during the summer as you grill burgers nearby. Features include...

Envision E218c1 monitor launched

Envision has just launched its E218c1 widescreen monitor, bringing 22" of LCD goodness to your desktop. Features include embedded speakers, a 1.3 megapixel webcam and an internal microphone with echo cancellation. Sounds as though the normal home user could...

Fake Gucci phone an eyesore

Now this is one piece of bling tech that we could all do without - a cloned Gucci phone from China that comes coated in fake gold, how apt for a fake handset! You get the Gucci emblem plastered...

Everex Cloudbook to rival Eee PC

The Asus Eee PC is one hot ticket this holiday season, but Everex isn't going to take the situation lying down by unveiling the Cloudbook. This Linux-powered UMPC touts to follow the Eee PC in many aspects, featuring a...

ASUS U6 luxury notebooks

ASUS has has just rolled out its line of U6 luxury notebooks in the US, where you get the U6E and U6S which come in white and brown colors respectively. They boast glossy exteriors that are bound to pick...

Voice Recording Watch

Ever wished you could record certain conversations at the office but were not able to find a discreet way of going about it? The Voice Recording Watch solves that problem for you, where its built-in 1GB of flash memory...

Android up and running in Japan

A Japanese cellphone operator has already got a core module based on Android up and running in Tokyo last week - the demonstration showed Android's capability of receiving a call while browsing Google Maps as shown. Turn on the...

Toshiba M700 Portege

Toshiba has just released its new touchscreen display tablet PC known as the M700 Portege. It uses LEDs to light the monitor, ensuring that the 4,700mAh battery will be able to run for at least four hours before requiring...

USB Leg Warmer

Ok so we have tons of USB-powered products that offer warmth this winter season, but the USB Leg Warmer is definitely one of the more hilarious candidates. It comes with a dial for you to adjust the temperature so...

Vacuum Broom concept

While both the vacuum and broom perform the same function - that is, cleaning up dirt, they do it very differently. Why not merge both functions in a single device? That's exactly what happens with the Vacuum Broom concept....

LG Shine handset goes pink

Folks who have always wanted the LG Shine in a different color have their prayers answered - only if the color of their choice is pink. The pink LG Shine still retains its 2 megapixel camera with flash and...

Sanyo has two new LCD projectors

Sanyo has released a couple of new LCD projectors - the LP-XF70 and the LP-WF20. The former is the brighter of the two, featuring 9,000 lumens while the latter has 6,000 lumens. The Sanyo LP-XF70 also prides itself in...

Nokia updates 6300 with new color

Nokia has decided that the 6300 classic cellphone could do with a new color - black. Guess cellphones and other gizmos don't have to settle for pure white always, as black looks absolutely stunning on this Nokia. Other than...

PSPhone concept

Now here's a Sony Ericsson PSP phone concept to get you drooling over. You get a dual slider design just like that found in the Nokia N95, whereby sliding it downwards will reveal a numeric keypad that we see...

LG Super Blu BH200 now available

LG's second generation Super Blu Player, also known as the BH200, is a hybrid player that does both HD DVD and Blu-ray discs with the intention to cater to consumers who, in a nutshell, just want to watch movies...

Solar battery bends all over the place

Wrapping firm Fujimori Kogyo and researchers from the Toin University of Yokohama have gotten together to create a new dye-sensitized solar cell, making this solar battery unique as it looks like a piece of paper and yet is capable...

Warcraft skills saved a boy and his sister

A 12 year old kid from Norway and his sister had an encounter with a Moose. Drawing from what he learned in the World of Warcraft (WoW) game, he first “taunted” the Moose, creating a diversion so that his...

VOIP on the iPod Touch. iPhone coming next?

Someone has ported SvSIP, a VOIP application used on the Nintendo DS, to the iPod Touch and it apparently works. Just like many other VOIP software, the SIP protocol is used to carry voice over the internet. The author...

ASUS allows Eee memory upgrade

A number of Asus Eee ultra-portable computers have shipped with a “Warranty Void If Removed” on the memory access door. This label might have rebuked users who otherwise wanted to upgrade their Eee with more memory (normally 1GB. Up...

Space Navigator 3D mouse

Now here's a mouse that is different from what you normally get on the market - the Space Navigator doesn't even look like one to begin with. This 3D mouse enables you to pan, zoom, rotate and perform other...

LaCie Neil Poulton hard drive

LaCie has a new hard drive by Neil Poulton and judging by its image, you can safely say that minimalism is just what the doctor ordered. It comes in a glossy black case along with a soft, blue glow...

PS3 gets lightbar

Messiah Entertainment has rolled out the darklite integrated lightbar for the PS3, providing a blue light effect that seems to be the in thing these days. Designed to look as part of the PS3 console, you will be able...

Driverless Webcam

This unique Driverless Webcam definitely takes the road less traveled with its design. You won't need any driver to get going with this, and being covered with gold paint definitely adds to its unique appeal. Performance-wise, this doesn't have...

USB High Mouse 2 keeps your hands warm

Everyone knows the biting cold that winter brings, and Thanko has your well being in mind with the USB High Mouse 2. Powered by a USB port (doesn't matter whether it is 1.1 or 2.0), this unique peripheral warms...

128GB SSD Drive from Toshiba

Toshiba is introducing a new line of SSD drives, coming in 3 capacities: 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. The drives will ship in volumes in March 2008, according to Toshiba. Here are the specifications: SATA2 interface 100MB/s peak read speed...

HDMI to Ethernet converter

I don’t know if you’ve looked at HDMI cable prices recently, but they are really expensive. Honeywell is trying to provide a more economical solution with its HDMI to Ethernet converter. Meant for in-wall installations, the HDMI would let...

CompUSA Goes out of Business

The 103 CompUSA stores will close right after the holidays. The computer retailer can’t keep up with the competition from both retailers and e-tailers although it tried to improve its business by providing some business services. Unfortunately, the high...

Hop-on One World Phone

 Hop-on will be making available its One World phone to AT&T and Verizon ever since both carriers have decided to open their networks to different phone and mobile device manufacturers. The One World phone, also known as the 2000 handset,...

ZVUE 260 portable media player

The ZVUE 260 portable media player is now on offer, retailing for a mere $84.95 and the green light to download up to 50 of the highest ranking music videos from zvue.com. Ordinary times would see the ZVUE 260...

Omron rolls out Hawk-WMX for notebooks

The Hawk-WMX device from Omron targets notebook users, making it the first global WiMAX antenna for notebooks in the world. Measuring a mere 30mm x 6.6mm, don't be fooled by its small size as claims it is more than...

Voiscan reads text and speaks it

The Voiscan device is not only capable of scanning page after page of text, it features the ability to translate the scanned words into a spoken language of your choice. Granted, the translation probably won't be tense and word...

Acorn MP3 player falls in Japan

Now even squirrels can enjoy their favorite nature tunes with this Acorn DAP from EverGreen of Japan. Boasting a tiny 28mm diameter while standing a mere 35mm tall, the Acorn MP3 player surprisingly packs in 1GB of flash memory...

Samsung Katalyst from T-Mobile

T-Mobile has just unleashed the Samsung Katalyst slider handset that will be able to take advantage of the company's HotSpot @ Home service, whereby users can opt to make calls via WiFi instead of its regular GSM network. Feature-wise,...

Saitek Cyborg 5.1 headset

 Saitek has rolled out its Cyborg 5.1 headset that claims to provide "the ultimate gaming audio" where PC gaming is concerned. This fully adjustable headset comes with integrated surround sound, so those with a higher sensitivity in listening will probably...

Tick Tock Timebomb Clock

Now this is definitely something you shouldn't buy as a gift for a relative should you plan to board a plane - chances are you'll be grounded and miss your flight while being interrogated by different authorities on the ground....

Transcend takes 16GB route

 Transcend has just rolled out its 16GB SDHC card for the masses, making this Class 6 card just about the largest capacity of its kind from Transcend. The marketing department claims to offer a guaranteed minimum writing speed of 6MB/s,...

Fujitsu launch Kids phone

Fujitsu and DoCoMo certainly have little children in mind with their new line of Kids' phone. This waterproof handset (you know how kids love the rough-and-tumble lifestyle, so getting wet while playing is a very real possibility) features a...

Shanling MC-30 Music Center

The Shanling MC-30 Music Center would certainly impress just about anyone who lay their eyes on it. The entire unit is comprised of brushed aluminum, glowing perspex and silver pepper pot vacuum tubes. What you get is a regular...

Fireplace Brick Maker

The Fireplace Brick Maker sounds like what the doctor ordered for a green winter. Green winter? Yes, that's what I said. This device will take old newspapers and turn them into fireplace "logs", letting you save money on wood...

TryPhone.com: virtual phone testing

Choosing a phone is certainly a big headache for many people, and the fact that there is little standard user interface doesn’t really help. One solution is to read reviews and look over tons of photos that show what...

December 9, 2007

HTC Neon 100 approved by FCC

The FCC have approved HTC's Neon 100 model, and according to the image, it will come with a touchscreen display as any obedient smartphone would these days. Other than that, there is scant information concerning the Neon 100 other than...

Garmin to release Colorado 300?

Garmin might have a new GPS navigation device up its sleeves, and while the final name has not been confirmed, initial reports point toward Colorado 300. It will rely on the circular scroll wheel to help you navigate your way...

IDAPT innovative adapter

The IDAPT innovative adapter is actually a convenient multi-purpose charger that boasts interchangeable connections, allowing you to juice up a plethora of mobile devices simultaneously. It is compatible with common portable electronics including cellphones, PDAs, GPS systems, digital cameras,...

USB-powered Santa Boots

This pair of USB-powered Santa Boots help keep your feet warm during the cold winter, and while Santa himself doesn't have any USB port to plug these in to, I'm sure his pair are powered by some sort of...

Ozone Inflatable Lounger

The Ozone Inflatable Lounger not only keeps you afloat in your swimming pool, it also boasts integrated stereo speakers that help pump out your favorite tunes from various audio sources such as an iPod, MP3 players, CD players or...

RoboPhilo robot toy

Now here's a robot toy that doesn't break the bank, although it is still rather pricey at $499. The RoboPhilo is a compact personal robot that can walk around out-of-the-box without having you piece together intricate servos and wiring...

Phosphor watch uses e-ink paper display

There is a new breed of Phosphor watches from Seiko that uses e-ink electronic paper as its display, allowing unprecedented flexibility on how a dial should look like. I guess this means digital watches will be changing in the...

Jeep GPS RT300 device

Isn't Jeep suppose to, you know, stick to making jeeps? I am sorely mistaken however with the company planning to roll out the Jeep GPS RT300 navigation system that shares the same qualities as a Jeep vehicle, including durability,...

iPhone and Beocom 4 platinum editions

Goldstriker International, dare I say it - strikes again, and you will be able to usher in the new year with the first iPhone and B&O Beocom 4 Platinum Editions in the world. We've seen the Beocom 4 come...

Quit smoking online

Online banking and shopping we have heard off, but quitting smoking online? Taiwan's Bureau of Health Promotion has brought its anti-smoking support network online, offering support and help for smokers in need of advice in the form of e-mail...

LG PC12 radio of the future

The LG PC12 radio comes in a totally far out design, and I presume that is to go with its HD radio tuner which is head and shoulders above what AM/FM radio offers in terms of quality. Other features include...

Portable Car Media Player

If you aren't rocking to MP3 tunes in your car, now is the time to do so. The Portable Car Media Player from Chinavasion is powered by your vehicle's lighter jack, with its bottom part made of anti-shake adhesive surface,...

Lenovo Thinkcenter A61e hits Korea

Lenovo will be rolling out its Thinkcenter A61e compact desktop computer in Korea that allows you to choose between the AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core processor or AMD Sempron Single Core processor, depending on your needs. Strangely enough, the recommended...

Advance Acoustic EXY-7

iPod docks seem to be making their way in just about any home entertainment equipment these days, and the Advance Acoustic EXY-7 is no different from the rest. This device boasts a musical amplifier of 2 x 50W under...

M120 has big bright buttons

The M120 portable media player from China does all the usual tricks - support for WMV,ASF, AMV, MPX, MPEG, MOV and AVI videos, MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA and WAV audio files, and a bunch of image formats. The 1.8"...

GMP Game Media Player

The GMP Game Media Player targets those who do not mind settling for an unbranded portable media player, as it not only supports both video and audio playback (MPEG-4, AVI, WMV, MP3 and WMA), it also boasts an integrated game...

Sony Aibo to return as Aibo PS?

Word on the street has it that Sony will be reviving its deceased Aibo in the form of the Aibo PS. As the name suggests, this new robotic dog can hook up with your PSP and PS3 directly via...

Nyko offers wireless Wii Nunchuck

Video game accessory maker Nyko has beaten Nintendo to the punch with its wireless Nunchuck alternative. This device will be made public at CES next month in Las Vegas, mirroring the majority aspects of the first-party model sans wires. It...

Solar-powered wheelchair a first

A research team from Southern Taiwan University of Technology has successfully rolled out (no pun intended) the first solar powered wheelchair in the world. It will retail for less than current manual and electrical models, while another added advantage...

Celeron E1000 coming next January

Intel will unleash its desktop dual-core E1000 Celeron on January 20th next year, making this the first of its kind. The first dual-core Celeron processor, known as the E1200, will feature a core frequency of 1.6GHz, 800MHz FSB and...

Tanita Body Fat Percentage Checker

Tanita will be selling its Body Fat Percentage Checker from February next year onwards that doesn't require you to do much - you just need to lie down and be still. I'm not sure why the chick in the picture...

Echo Charge 1100 for Japanese phones

Since Japan has one of the highest penetration rates when it comes to cellphones, it makes perfect sense for phone owners to carry around the Echo Charge 1100. This device is a portable backup battery that can be charged via...

AquaMaker AM10 makes water out of air

The AquaMaker AM10 device sounds great for areas where fresh, clean water is hard to come by. It creates water by pulling ambient humidity from the air and purifying it. It will be able to collect up to 5...

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December 7, 2007

Navi2Go: 3D image navigation on Windows Mobile phones

[Always On Venture Summit] I met with Isaac Levanon, CEO of 3DVU, and he showed me the Navi2Go technology. It is a 3D navigation software available now in the UK for Windows Mobile devices. It will launch in the U.S...

Vello: conference call made simple and mobile

[Always On Venture Summit] I met with Vello’s President Mark Dzwonczyk at the Always On Venture Summit yesterday. When Vello launched at DEMOFall in September, I was already interested in the technology but did not have the time to...

DIY kit for Pico ITX

Via has just released a DIY kit that enables you to build your own computer using its small Pico ITX boards. Known as the Artigo builder kit, it comes with an Epia PX 10000 Pico ITX motherboard, a chassis,...

Talking Dumbbells do the counting

I guess this pair of Talking Dumbbells aren't so dumb after all - they are able to count your repetitions out loud as you work out. These weights can accommodate up to 4 pounds of water, depending on just...

Fly Bar makes getting fit fun

The Fly Bar is a hit-or-miss affair, and I believe there isn't really any middle ground as you will either purchase it in an instant or turn away in fear of harming yourself unnecessarily. The Fly Bar functions via...

Zepto to launch quad core notebook

Zepto has plans to release its quad core notebook sometime next year, but other than the speculated release date, very little or nothing else is known about this rig. Zepto promises that this will be the thinnest and lightest 17"...

Sony PS3 gets Blu-ray Disc Profile 1.1

Sony has confirmed that its PS3 console will be getting an update sometime this month, allowing it to support Blu-ray Disc Profile 1.1. What does this new development mean for the end user? For starters, they can now enjoy picture-in-picture...

Power solar panel constructed

Entrepreneur Andre Woods and electrician Nelson Mensch came together and figured out on constructing a solar panel that -they say- is up to 15 times more powerful that what you can find in the market today. According to them,...

JetBlue to offer in-flight emails

JetBlue is currently lining up plans to offer free, in-flight WiFi connectivity to its passengers, allowing them to surf the Internet using either their laptop of BlackBerry devices. In addition, passengers can also access customized Yahoo mail and Yahoo...

Ion Dual Ripping Cassette Deck

The Ion Dual Ripping Cassette Deck, as you can tell by its name, is capable of recording the contents of your old tape cassette onto a CD or even into MP3 format via USB when hooked up to your...

Egg & Muffin Toaster

The Egg & Muffin Toaster helps you kill two birds with one stone - it not only toasts your muffins, but it poaches your eggs as well. And to think that all this is done in under four minutes....

iLounge reviews Mini Sound System

iLounge has reviewed the Digifocus Mini Sound System, so without much further ado here's their take on it. In our view, Digifocus got almost everything right with the Mini Sound System. A clean design, very good sound quality for...

Hands Free Talking Mirror

If you're one of those extremely busy folks who can't seem to stop entertaining calls on the cellphone, chances are you'd best get some sort of hands free solution for your car. Enter the Hands Free Talking Mirror - this...

Millennium Falcon joystick

Guess the Star Wars franchise is far from over, as evident by this Millennium Falcon joystick that resembles the hilt of a lightsaber. It comes with pre-loaded games, so delving into the Star Wars universe for the umpteenth time...

USB Humping Dog gets new breed

The obscene and practically useless USB Humping Dog has received a facelift and will now feature some new models to crack you up. These new models certainly do not look as sombre as the previous generation, and this is probably...

CradlePoint PHS300 device

CradlePoint has just released its PHS300 device that allows you to turn your 3G-enabled handset into a portable, personal hotspot when connected. Once you're connected to the Internet via 3G, the PHS300 allows you to share your connection with...

Individual Lifting Vehicle flies

I am still amazed at the Segway and how it actually keeps its balance while ferrying people around. The Individual Lifting Vehicle (ILV) can be considered to be the Segway of the skies, where you pilot it by shifting...

Kenwood rolls out slim audio players

Kenwood has released a trio of slimline audio players that would look good gracing any home, featuring iPod compatibility in addition to a built-in CD player and an AM/FM radio. Known as the CLK-5i-S/W and the CLK-7i-S, they look...

EverGreen mouse in PCMCIA slot

While notebook mice might already be very small, the fact that you have to carry it around might still bother some people. The EverGreen notebook mouse takes a different route as it can be folded and fit into a regular...

Dell Latitude XT tablet PC rumor

Word on the street has it that Dell will be launching its Latitude XT tablet PC very, very soon - in particular December 11th. Do you think this will boost Dell's performance in the long run, and will it be...

Fête concept serving plates

The Fête concept serving plates are unique as they use thermoelectric technology to maintain food within the bowls at an optimum temperature, be they hot or cold. Each Fête concept serving plate comes with a series of icons that can...

Samsung ML–2851ND laser printer

Samsung has just rolled out its ML–2851ND monochrome laser printer that targets smaller businesses that want to reduce costs without compromising on superior print speeds. The ML–2851ND features an effective output of 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, spitting out a first-page...

Glucoboy works with GBA

Taking one's blood sugar level isn't exactly the most exciting activity on the planet, but here's a method that will make it all the more enjoyable, especially for kids. The Glucoboy is basically a blood glucose meter that can be...

Polaroid DPJ-08580B does DVDs and iPods

Polaroid's DPJ-08580B is one device that not only plays your favorite DVD movies, it also comes with an iPod dock for you to watch videos stored on the latter without suffering from strained fingers after a while. The DPJ-08580B features...

Transcend M5 Multi-Card Reader

Transcend has released its M5 Multi-Card Reader that does not require you to lug around additional adapters, and all five of its card slots have been clearly labeled in order to prevent any confusion as to which-card-goes-in-where. Supported card...

PMP concept without touchscreen

While the "touching" concept seems to be the natural choice in evolution where mobile devices are concerned, this concept portable media player does the opposite by featuring analog controls. Designed by Mathieu Pesme and Jeff Castel, you get a sub-surface...

Have a very Pac-Man Christmas

Check out this pseudo-Christmas tree at Nuevos Ministerios in downtown Madrid that features an LED display of the classic Pac-Man. Instead of gulping down fruits without chewing them, Pac-Man has replaced those with a Christmas tree, holiday bells, ribbons...

Duplii handset from Verzio

Verzio of Singapore has launched the Duplii cellphone - touted to be the first dual-SIM phone with tri-band 3G in the world. Very little is known about how its dual-SIM functionality actually works, but Verzio has mentioned that it...

Delkin 16GB CF card is a speed demon

Delkin Devices has just upped the ante where CompactFlash (CF) cards are concerned with its 16GB UDMA enabled CompactFlash PRO card that is touted to be the fastest in the world. It boasts read/write speeds of up to 305x (45MB/sec...

EverGreen entertains you during a bath

Here is yet another waterproof portable TV to keep you entertained in the bathroom as you shower or soak yourself in a bathtub after a long, hard day at the office. Dubbed the Evergreen EG-FTV71S, this waterproof TV doesn't mean...

Wii encouraged by therapists

Physical therapists have encouraged people, particularly seniors, to get in some Wii time every single day on their road to recover. Robbie Winget, an occupational therapist, claims that regular Wii usage could "help patients build balance, coordination, endurance and upper...

Nokia has new headsets

Nokia has just released two new headsets that makes sure your MP3 listening experience does not interfere with an incoming call and vice versa. I guess it pretty much works in the same manner as the current headphones that...

E-ink display supports writing too

Fuji Xerox has just released its latest prototype color e-ink display that comes in an A6 panel, comprising of a trio of three polymer-dispersed liquid-crystal layers. This doesn't stop it from being flexible, measuring a mere 4mm thin with...

Slacker Portable sees delay

The Slacker Portable will be delayed, so folks who pre-ordered the device will have to wait until January 31st next year before they can get hold of it. Guess those who want to show off the Slacker Portable to...

Refurbished Creative stuff going cheap

For those who are on a tight budget this holiday season, Creative has your wallet (and heart) in mind by offering refurbished MP3 players at extremely affordable prices. Dare I say it, the 1GB Zen Stone will retail for...

HotSeats 275 gaming chair

If you are interested in one of the most authentic video gaming experiences possible (at least for racing simulators), then the HotSeats 275 sounds like the perfect addition to your rig. This package comes with Grand Turismo 4 and has...

Solar Taxi attempts to circle globe

Louis Palmer from Switzerland will be attempting to go around the globe in his solar-powered car. His long journey began last year when he set out from Lucerne, Switzerland last July, and over a year he has traversed Europe, the...

December 6, 2007

AT&T Pantech Duo Review

A common complaint that QWERTY phone users have is that it is hard to dial a simple number with a qwerty keyboard (vs. searching a contact by name), especially while driving (well, is one supposed to do that?). Pantech...

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RGBY LED tabletop

Talk about a hi-tech tablecloth. This LED tabletop features a color changing surface, so you don't have to worry about ever changing your tablecloth. It features an interesting chameleon-like factor, capable of detecting what color the object residing on it...

Hello Kitty Multi-Functional Scale

The Hello Kitty Multi-Functional Scale does not only look cute while displaying just how much you've put on over the weekend's feasting, it is also capable of detecting your body's water level and let you know whether you're overweight...

Cowon Q5W to rule them all

Cowon's Q5W portable media player could be the godfather in its genre, boasting a long feature list that ought to keep even the most demanding media junkie satisfied. You get a large display at 720 x 480 resolution, a whopping...

Samsung to roll out 1.3-inch HDD at CES

Samsung announced that come January 2008, it will unveil its 1.3" hard drive at CES 2008, targeting the mobile consumer devices market. This is a rather interesting development since one would expect Samsung to favor flash memory, a market where it...

Britepack lights up your life

The Britepack backpack comes with a pattern of LED lights that are triggered by movement or impact, making it an interesting gift for any kids you know. Other than being a novelty, the LED lights also double up as...

Teac wall-mounted iPod dock

Teac of Japan has just rolled out its new MC-DX32i iPod dock that not only plays your favorite tunes from the iPod, it also boasts an integrated AM/FM tuner and a CD/CD-R/RW player. This lovely flat panel system will...

Apple Store West 14th Street to open

Apple's newest retail store will be located at West 14th Street in New York's Meatpacking District, and will open its doors officially on Friday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. EST. This store would be Apple's inaugural three-story store with...

Sanho HyperDrive COLORSPACE

The Sanho HyperDrive COLORSPACE is one interesting portable hard drive that allows you to transfer images from flash memory cards to it without the need for a computer acting as the middleman - perfect for shutterbugs who love shooting...

MP4-969 FR(8) PMP from China

China manufacturers seem to come up with the weirdest names for their portable media players, and the MP4-969 FR(8) is no different. Why not dub it the Xylophone instead as it is much easier on the tongue and resembles...

SE files gesture-based controls patent

Sony Ericsson has filed a patent for its cellphones that require you to wave your hand at a phone to answer it, or perhaps to even increase/decrease the volume with a corresponding gesture. Imagine having to signal your gesture correctly,...

Multi-tasking touchscreen from Apple

Apple might want to enter the mobile gaming race as well, having filed a new patent that uses multitasking input techniques, allowing iPod and iPhone users to enjoy interactive games on their device's touchscreen display without losing control of...

Windows XP for the OLPC XO system

Microsoft will soon run tests on the OLPC XO system with Windows XP, as the company mulls over its capability of providing a "high quality" implementation of Windows on the system that doesn't exactly rank high in terms of...

Creative Zen ZN-Z32G-BK in Japan

Japan will benefit from the launch of the credit card-sized Creative Zen ZN-Z32G-BK, bringing a whopping 32GB internal memory that is capable of storing approximately 8,000 songs on average. The Creative Zen ZN-Z32G-BK will retail for approximately $360 there, and...

Toyota robot plays violin

Toyota doesn't only make cars, they're pretty big on robotics too. Case in hand - this new robot that is dextrous enough to play a violin! Its musical talent is made possible via 17 joints in both its hands...

USB key does microSDHC too

GreenHouse has released its GH-CRMR1-SKA USB key that comes with a built-in microSD memory card reader that is compatible with microSDHC cards as well. As with all other modern USB devices, this works with both USB 1.1 and USB...

Trust Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapter

The Trust Ultra Small Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapter prides itself in being the smallest Bluetooth adapter in the world, bringing Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity to folks whose notebooks aren't new enough to support such technology. Just how small is it,...

MultiBook essential desktop accessory

If there's one accessory you need this holiday season for your cluttered desk, the MultiBook looks like a pretty good candidate. Not only is it easy on your eyes, it actually combines many different functions such as a device...

4GB Creative Zen Stone Plus going cheap

When placed side by side, the Creative Zen Stone Plus is definitely the better option compared to the iPod Shuffle (regardless of generation). While the former might cost $10 more than the Shuffle, it does boast many advantages such...

Adesso AKP-170 mouse has keypad too

The Adesso AKP-170 mouse not only fulfils all your pointing needs, it also comes with an integrated numeric keypad for accountants as well as other folk who love dwelling in the wonderful world of numbers. Do you think gamers...

ZRAD Super Mini Spy Cam

Fancy carrying around a spy camera that is small enough to fit into an empty chewing gum packet? This is where the ZRAD Super Mini Spy Cam comes in handy - it is able to record 3GP video files...

OCZ Hypersonic gaming notebooks

OCZ has just made available its pre-built Hypersonic notebooks to consumers via online and retail outlets, bringing yet another option for those looking for a high-end, portable gaming experience. The Hypersonic gaming notebook range is powered by an Intel...

VSA-1224 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer

Datastick Systems has launched its VSA-1225 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer, making it the first of its kind on the Windows Mobile/Pocket PC platform. This PDA-based vibration analyzer/data collector comes with the latest version 1.8 of the Datastick Spectrum software suite...

BlackJack Handsfree now available

The BlackJack Handsfree device is finally available, and is capable of hooking up to virtually any cellphone for handsfree mobile conversations no matter where you are via the 2.5mm headset jack. The user's voice is transferred via the BlackJack...

LG launches Rhapsody Music Phone

LG has just rolled out its Rhapsody Music Phone, also known as the LG-LB3300. This handset boasts a touchwheel key that makes music navigation a snap, supporting Bluetooth connectivity with 1GB of internal memory for all your portable music...

KWorld has a couple of TV boxes

KWorld Computer rolled out its Blazing Orange 1920ex and Jet Black 1680ex TV boxes that will be able to turn any standard LCD/CRT display into a TV. Both TV boxes feature display adapters for PS2, PS3 and Wii consoles...

Barbie B2 MP3 player looks scary

I don't know about you, but these Barbie B2 MP3 players from INNO of Korea look extremely scary. Just check out their cold, metal eyes that pierce through the soul like an icy pick. Then again, these MP3 players...

USB Christmas Wreath

Just in case there aren't enough Christmas decorations on your desktop, there is always the USB Christmas Wreath to accompany your USB Christmas Cake hub. This wreath sports half a dozen LEDs as well as seven colors, and will...

BOSE SoundDock Portable

BOSE has just released its SoundDock Portable in Korea, targeting iPod owners there. This rectangular-looking speaker might not look like much, but you can somewhat expect above average audio quality due to the BOSE brand name. The SoundDock Portable features...

Eagle G-car from the Philippines

There is a new electric car in the market, and this time the Eagle G-car hails from the Philippines. While it looks rather weird in design, this compact electric vehicle was inspired after the eagle, and has an operational range...

Folding Cup concept design

How many times have you gone to a party and mistook your drink for somebody else's? The Folding Cup concept design avoids such embarassing moments (which is why I tend to gulp down my beer as soon as possible lest...

Red LG VX8350R now available

LG has just launched its red VX8350 just in time to usher in the Christmas holidays. Other than the color change, everything else about the glossy red LG VX8350R is similar to the original handset. It will feature V...

New motherboard made out of old

ASRock has taken the old and created something new with its AliveDual eSATA2 motherboard. This unique motherboard is a combination of the M1695 chipset and Nvidia's nForce 3 250 that was released way back in 2003 - ancient by...

Kuroutoshikou USB video card

Kuroutoshikou is toying with a new idea where video cards are concerned. It has two offerings in mind, the VGA-USB/DVI (DVI out) and the VGA-USB/RGB (D-Sub out). Either one will be capable of displaying a full 1,440 x 900 in...

hField Wi-Fire reviewed

Get USB has reviewed the hField W-Fire WiFi USB extender, and to sum things up :- The hField Wi-Fire is a good product which performed well during GetUSB.info tests. This WiFi extender is perfect for home and office use...

BTC Korea XEUS Dual 150DS

The XEUS Dual 150DS dual LCD monitor from BTC Korea is different from others as it does not take up any additional space. You'll find two ingeniously placed hinges that make this suitable for crammed spaces, and when not in...

Zigview S2 Digital Viewfinder

Looks like your digital SLR will now be able to benefit from a motion sensing viewfinder thanks to the Zigview S2 Digital Viewfinder. This device is hooked up to the back of your camera, enabling you to trigger the...

Dandelights to spruce up your home

Check out this rather interesting lighting solution known as Dandelights. Powered by 9V batteries, each light consists of LEDs as well as actual dandelion seeds, so you can be sure that no two are the same - just like snowflakes....

Jabra BT3030 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

The Jabra BT3030 Bluetooth Stereo Headset will definitely have you stand out in a crowd thanks to its special dog tag design. Features include universal connection, a personalized equalizer, exchangeable headphones, a couple of wearing styles to choose from as...

Palm Treo 750 unlocked

Those who've always wanted to pick up the Treo 750 but do not want to be shackled by a long contract can now do so as Palm has just released the unlocked GSM/UMTS Treo 750 smartphone that will come...

Is this a Sony clone of the iRiver G10?

This portable multimedia player (PMP) has been spotted on eBay. It looks like an iRiver G10 (which is awesome), but strangely, it wears the Sony brand… It looks really cheap, so I’m having a hard time to believe that it...

Toshiba shock-resistant hard drive

Toshiba is releasing a hard drive (MK8050GAC) that has a shock-resistance rating far above your average PC hard disk: 300G. That’s because it is meant to be used outdoors in cars, embedded systems and other demanding applications that can...

December 5, 2007

Apple Remote… Literally

Designer Jason Roebuck came out with this delicious idea: Each member of a family could have their own Apple remote (with a slightly different color) that reacts to gestures: A left or right rotation could change the volume. And...

Is the Q540X an Asus Eee killer? No

According to Digitimes, Hasee, a Chinese computer maker is going to launch the Q540X, a laptop that Hasee thinks can compete with the Asus Eee, because it is more powerful and bigger, for the same price. Q540X Specs 13.3”...

Nokia Phones to capture HD Video in 2 years

That’s according to Nokia’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Tero Ojanpera in a Reuters interview. First, Tero Ojanpera needs to define what he means by “HD” - Is it 720p*, 1080p* or something else? It is safe to assume that...

Updated Google User Interface for iPhone

Google has a new version of the homepage for iPhone users. Now there is a menu that provides access to Gmail, Calendar, Reader and other Google services. At the moment, only iPhone users will benefit from this change, but...

Using the Ground Effect for transportation?

The Russian Navy tested the concept during the cold war: the Ground Effect or more precisely the Wing in Ground effect in this case is a reduction in drag and lift requirements from a vehicle (an plane/speedboat hybrid here)...

Samsung releases SPH-W2400 AMOLED phone

Koreans are a lucky bunch as Samsung certainly knows how to take care of their home market. The cellphone manufacturer has just released the SPH-W2400 handset that features an AMOLED display to complement screens seen via an HSDPA connection. The...

Xbox 360 DivX/XviD playback test

Gizmag has tested the Xbox 360's latest capability - the ability to support DivX/XviD playback. Here's what they have to say about it in a nutshell. It will automatically try and fit the content to your TV resolution, but...

BlackBerry Connect for Q9 now official

Looks like the BlackBerry Connect software for the Motorola Q9 is now official and legitimate, so you can start working on those messaging marathons with your Q9. Which will last longer - your fingers of the Q9's keypad? Only...

Sequiam BioBox for old school storage

There is no doubt that sensitive digital data ought to be secured, but the same goes for physical items that are of value. This is where the Sequiam BioBox comes in - it has been specially designed to protect...

Altec Lansing M604 Zune Speaker Dock

Altec Lansing has launched the M604 Zune Speaker Dock that claims to bring room-filling power and deep bass, and you can now pick it up for a mere $45 (including shipping) from Woot. This is but a fraction of...

Heat-Sensitive Coffee Mug

The Heat-Sensitive Coffee Mug from Charles and Marie is a pretty novel idea - when empty and cold, the mug will feature the word "OFF" on the front, while filling it up with a hot beverage of your choice to...

Solar-powered ski suit with LED lights

Talk about a far out, futuristic ski suit! Not only are these cool outfits solar powered, they also feature rows of LED lights that make you stand out in a crowd. These unique LED ski suits were designed by...

Dell could re-enter smartphone race

Word on the street has it that Dell is on the verge of dipping its toes into the smartphone market yet again, with the Texas PC maker allegedly working with Taiwanese manufacturing firm Quanta on producing such a handset....

Logitec LDT-1S30X4U dual TV tuner

This USB device known as the Logitec LDT-1S30X4U is truly unique - not only does it come with an integrated double TV tuner, there are also a couple of USB ports for you to plug in additional devices - such...

Next-gen digital billboards coming soon

Watchfire Digital Outdoor has announced its next generation of digital billboards that utilize the latest field adjustable super-efficient LED technology as well as a new cabinet design that reduces the board’s weight by up to 12%. This new billboard provides...

Ninja Reflex to grace Nintendo systems

Electronic Arts and Nunchuck Games have come together to work on the action party game known as Ninja Reflex that will hit both the Wii and DS systems in March next year. Ninja Reflex will require the player to...

Newton Series II speaker systems

 Cambridge SoundWorks has just rolled out its new Newton Series II speaker systems as well as new additions to the Newton Series HD flat panel speaker line that targets flat panel TVs. The Newton Series II line consists of 13...

Microtek ships ArtixScan M1

Microtek has started to ship its ArtixScan M1 flatbed and film scanner, while introducing the ArtixScan M1 Pro scanner that comes with a slew of new features. Both scanners feature Microtek’s very own Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.) - a...

Wood chips turned into energy savings

Honeywell will be implementing renewable energy technology and an infrastructure upgrade program at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in order to help it reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as insulate its operating budget from fluctuations in energy costs. This...

Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter

Belkin has just rolled out its Bluetooth USB Adapter that boasts Kodak Picture Upload Technology, making it a cinch to save, print and share high-quality photos from your camera phone with friends and family alike. Folks who have a...

ESPN Super Sounds Soccer Ball

Is the interest in soccer increased where you live due to the arrival of David Beckham and his famous right boot in LA, California? For kids who want to bend it like Beckham, there is the ESPN Super Sounds Soccer...

BodyGard Self-Powered Emergency Tool

The BodyGard Self-Powered Emergency Tool is one handy device to have around, regardless of whether you're an avid outdoor person or a couch potato. You get 12 devices in a single package along with a hand crank, allowing you...

Cellphones used to check in

Passengers in Houston can now board flights using their cellphone or PDA instead of a standard boarding past in a 3-month test program that was launched on Tuesday at the Bush Intercontinental Airport, with the potential of expanding this program...

NES turned into a full fledged PC

The NES is a rather hefty console by today's standards, but an avid DIY-er has taken it apart and thrown in a full-fledged Windows-powered PC inside. Although the specifications aren't on the high-end side of things (a 1GHz processor, 256MB...

Google integrates AIM into Gmail

Google has already integrated AOL's AIM instant messaging service into its Gmail Web-based email client, giving Gmail users more choices to chat with AIM users via a drop-down menu on the Gmail web page. Guess this is somewhat like...

Multitouch Apple sub-notebooks to come?

Word on the street has it that Apple will be releasing a new Apple sub-notebook that will feature multitouch interface that can currently be found on Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. TrollTouch decided that they could not wait for such...

December 4, 2007

ClimaStar radiant wall heater

This wall heater from ClimaStar not only keeps you warm during these cold winter months, it does so while looking great in the process. Touted to be the only heater in the world that merges convection, accumulation and thermal...

Hello Kitty camera blushes

Who would've figured out that this Hello Kitty camera by Sanrio would actually blush whenever you snap a photo? I guess this will elicit laughter from your subject (assuming it is a human) when they see Japan's most famous...

Aquavista 500

Aquarium lovers who find that they don't have the living space to fit in a nice, large tank will be pleased to know that the Aquavista 500 works great in cramped apartments. This wall-mounted aquarium not only rears fishes...

Electric eel powers Christmas tree

Fancy that - a Christmas tree that is powered by an electric eel?! Where else can you find such zanyness but in Japan, where the Aqua Toto Gift Aquarium has sparked worldwide interest with its E-tree, whereby the "E"...

Wine tasting game on the Nintendo DS

Surely by now the DS is famous for its quirky genre of games - and Wine no Hajimekata DS from Square Enix reinforces that notion. Wine no Hajimekata DS is a wine tasting game that lets you learn the...

Samsung does the easy with S760 & S860

Samsung announced a couple of entry-level digital cameras from its S Series, notably the S760 and S860. Both will feature a 3x optical zoom and a 2.4" LCD display in addition to digital image stabilization, ISO 1000, functions description and...

Veeco InSight 3D microscope

Veeco has just launched its InSight 3D Automated Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Platform that boasts to be the one and only "metrology system available with the accuracy and precision required for non-destructive, high resolution three-dimensional (3D) measurements of critical...

3K Computers has two new lines

3K Computers, famous for their Built-To-Order computer systems, has just announced a couple of Ready-To-Ship units which will cater directly to the business sector. Each of these units have everything a business professional needs in a computer right out of...

Dell XPS M1730 WoW Edition

Dell has joined forces with Blizzard to release the XPS M1730 World of Warcraft (WoW) Edition gaming notebook. This special notebook will be made available for purchase by those who have pre-registered for early access during the "It Begins"...

Super Talent rolls out 256GB SSD

Super Talent has just launched the highest capacity SATA SSD in the world with its 256GB FSD56GC35M which is fully interchangeable with standard 3.5" SATA hard drives while bearing all the advantages of an SSD such as greater resistance to...

Belkin HDMI 2-to-1 Video Switch

Just in case you're one of those early adopters who picked up an HDTV display that comes with just a single HDMI input minus any HDMI switching receivers, Belkin is more than pleased to help with its HDMI 2-to-1...

WM6 on AT&T Treo 750

Now here's a little something for folks who are interested to know how Windows Mobile 6 looks like on the AT&T Treo 750. There are several notable enhancements including update for loss of system sounds, improved calendar functionality, additional email...

T-Mobile helpline is down

If you're desperately trying to keep in touch with T-Mobile's customer service number (1-800-937-8997) right now, don't bother. The center located in Washington state has just experienced a powerful storm that has already claimed five lives. In the meantime,...

iPhone browser share zips past Windows Mobile

This is fast - both the iPhone and iPod touch have already attained a 0.1% (0.09% and 0.01% respectively) share of browser usage since their release. While that amount might not seem like much, it has already edged out Microsoft's...

Neonode to exhibit at CES 2008

Looks like the Neonode N2 won't be vaporware after all, with the company announcing that it will actually parade the long-awaited Neonode N2 at CES next year. In addition to the N2, there will also be other new concepts from...

Xbox 360 gets Family Timer

For parents who want to keep closer tabs on their kids where video game playing time is concerned, the Xbox 360 Family Timer is now available for download via Xbox LIVE in 26 countries. This feature allows parents to...

RippleNote T7700 notebook

Pixel Lab has released its RippleNote T7700 notebook in Korea that features an Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 processor, 1GB of turbo memory (flash-based, presumably), a couple of gigs of DDR2 RAM, WiFi connectivity courtesy of an Intel WiFi Link...

Navteq powers Lowrance PND

Lowrance has chosen Navteq to provide mapping capabilities to its new mobile navigation device known as the XOG Crossover Navigation GPS. The XOG brings together the requisites of an in-dash system with the convenience of a portable device, featuring...

Chi Mei 22-inch widescreen LCD monitor

Chi Mei has just launched its 22" widescreen LCD monitor known as the CMV228 in Taiwan, giving computer users yet another option where LCD monitors are concerned. Looks like 22" is already the standard size these days as desktop...

Asus Eee PC hacked with 16GB and Bluetooth

A “Jonhx” user at forum.eeeuser.com did a mod on his EEE PC to increase the storage to 16GB and add Bluetooth connectivity. He used the internal USB ports, a Microsoft Bluetooth Adapter and a Corsair Voyager 16GB USB drive...

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WoW Laptop by Dell for $4,450

Dell is coming up with a super-high-end laptop with the WoW (world of warcraft) theme. Customers can choose the “Horde” or “Alliance” camp. Now it is not only good looking (if you are a WoW fan, that said), it...

Power-Generating Billboard From PG&E

Here is an interesting idea: a solar billboard that generates 3.4Kw of electricity during the day (that’s in peak conditions, I guess) and sends it back to the grid. At night, it does consume electricity, also from the grid,...

Remote Controlled Metal Detector Car

This remote-controlled (R/C) car is equipped with a metal detector that will beep when in proximity of metallic objects. It’s probably not the most efficient treasure-hunter tool, but if you are not going to a fortune, you might as well...

Cigarette Lighter Flashlight

There are times that I wished I had a flashlight in my car: to scope house numbers in a dark street or to look at something underneath a seat, among other things. The idea of having a flashlight that plugs...

Pepsi’s Billion Free Tunes on Amazon

Of course, you’ll have to work a little for it and… drink some Pepsi. The promo code will be in Pepsi’s bottle-cap, an age-old promotional tool for Pepsi and rival Coca-cola. But that’s not it, you will need five...

Podium Model 1 flat panel speakers

The Podium Model 1 flat panel speakers do not look like speakers at all, but instead will probably be mistaken for a lowly room divider instead. Retailing for a whopping $8,000 per pair, the Podium 1 speakers radiate sound...

HTC Touch Clone with GPS

Named SSG730, this GSM phone is a clone of the HTC Touch, currently sold by Sprint in the U.S. Obviously, it differs from the Sprint version because the SSG730 is a GSM world phone, but also because it has...

Elecom ASP-S750 speakers

Elecom released its ASP-S750 speakers that take on a really unconventional design route. Targeting both MP3 player and computer markets, these active speakers look as though they're shooting sound outwards thanks to the rectangular cannon-like form factor. Both speakers will...

Apple readies 13.3" LED backlight units

Word on the street has it that Apple will be unveiling its slimmest and sleekest notebook yet when January 2008 rolls around after being discovered that Cupertino has placed orders for brand new 13.3" LED backlight units with production-ready quantities...

LG XNOTE P300 notebook

LG has a new notebook in town - the XNOTE P300. This 13.3" notebook features a LED backlight display capable of 1,280 x 800 resolution and comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor, 2GB RAM, a GeForce 8600M...

NEC Lui Personal Solution

NEC has just launched its new Lui Personal Solution 'On Demand' system. In essence, it is a device meant for personal/home usage, and comes complete with a central server and different clients in the form of a notebook. Client...

Gold Zunes extremely limited in supply

Anything gold is guaranteed to draw interest, and the same applies to these 80GB gold Zunes that will put up for sale. Only 10 will be available, so be prepared to bring your check book along when you want to...

Thodio iBox breaks convention

The Thodio iBox is a welcome break from the uniformity in design we see where the iPod and its accessories are concerned. This iPod amplifier does not come in shiny black or white according to tradition thus far -...

December 3, 2007

Medion GoPal P4425 PND

Medion has the honor of releasing its GoPal P4425 Personal Navigation Device (PND), making it the first of its kind in the world that features a fingerprint sensor to enhance user security and deter device theft. This ensures that only...

Ringboxx for your home phone

If you think you have a pretty phat cellphone ringtone and wish the same could be said for your home phone, that wish can now come true with the Ringboxx. This $50 device is hooked up to your home phone,...

Flexible OLED now in a tie

The next time you are on the lookout for a tie, why not check out this one as demonstrated by ETRI? On parade at the Next Generation Computing Show 2007 in Seoul, Korea, this tie boasts a flexible OLED sewn...

Bug Labs modular device

Bug Labs have come up with a modular device that requires you to piece it together just like Legos. Naturally, different pieces would result in different functions. For example, if you don't feel like carrying the camera module with you...

Halluc II robot

The Halluc II robot is one interesting artificial lifeform that features eight legs that double up as wheels, allowing it to roam around its environment in half a dozen different ways. It can opt to move forward on its legs...

DIY remote controlled camera

So your cellphone has GPS, push email, and camera functions all built inside it? While those are pretty impressive, the handset still can't take a photo without your manual help. This DIY project hacks a standard handset, using a Picaxe...

Star Wars Series 2 Mimobots

For those who have missed the Star Wars Series 1 Mimobots, fret not. Series 2 will continue the saga, with the addition of classic characters Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and bounty hunter Boba Fett. be careful not to...

Kojinsha K600/K800 Series UMPC

Kojinsha paraded its swivel-type K600/K800 Series UMPC in Korea, bringing a 7" glare type LCD with 1024 x 600 resolution as well as a QWERTY keyboard to the fore. Other features include I/O-IEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth connectivity, a touchscreen display, a...

Disposable cellphone from Hop-on

Hop-on will be bringing back its unique disposable cellphone with tracking accessibility after Verizon Wireless announced that it will "allow outside phone and mobile devices to connect to their network". This disposable handset known as The Graffiti will retail...

Transcend StoreJet OTG has OLED display

How many portable hard drives do you know come with an OLED display? If the answer resembles the outline of a chicken egg, that's be the last time it'll be so as Transcend has made available its StoreJet OTG...

GDDR5 memory from Samsung

Samsung has successfully developed the GDDR5 (Graphics Double Data Rate Series 5) memory, touting it to be the world's fastest. To get an idea on just how fast it is, it is capable of transferring data up to four...

ETree floor lamp

Now the ETree floor lamp is definitely something that would light up your home this holiday season like no other - it boasts ten limbs that comprises of flexible electroluminescent tubes to produce a whole bunch of sculptural effects, where...

Samsung Access and Ace to come

AT&T and Sprint will make available the Access and Ace handsets respectively to consumers soon, although there are no concrete dates pencilled into the calendar just yet. Both handsets will be from Samsung, where the Access takes on a candybar...

VRX Mach 4 driving simulator

If you're serious about racing games and yet cannot afford one of those high powered beasts, why not settle for something lesser like the VRX Mach 4 driving simulator? It won't cheap considering the hardware you get, but is...

Shattered Lights Lamp

The Shattered Lights Lamp is definitely interesting to look at, since it is made from broken tempered glass, silicone and lined with LEDs. Designed by Ira Rozhavsky, this amoeba-like lamp is flexible enough to be bent, folded and molded according...

Bel-Air indoor air filtration system

The Bel-Air indoor air filtration system uses nature to purify the air around you - it does so by sucking in dirty air, runing it through a plant's leaves, roots, where the air will then receive a "humid bath"...

OQO upgrades Model E2

The OQO Model E2 (also known as the OQO Model 02 in the US) has just received an upgrade in Europe, enabling the device to surf along 3.5G HSDPA speeds courtesy of an integrated modem. Word has it that the...

Sputnik 12S hanging speaker

The Sputnik 12S hanging speaker might not have been to space before, but this 12" passive subwoofer is capable of filling up a different kind of space with thumping audio. Capable of handling 1,000 watts of continuous power, you...

LG KU990 Viewty external review

Holly of Coolest Gadgets has taken out the LG KU990 Viewty on a spin, and here are some excerpts. It’s a slim and good looking and doesn’t feel plasticky. I found messaging slightly easier then on my usual phone...

Star Wars characters all ducked out

Some franchises never seem to die out no matter how many thousands of merchandise has been released before, and Star Wars is a prime example. George Lucas is still milking his Star Wars universe for all its worth, and this...

MSI PR200 Crystal Edition

MSI will be releasing its PR200 Crystal Edition notebook that targets the female audience, where the 12" ultra portable notebook sheds its black color for pearl white while boasting another 120 crystals to the ring around the MSI logo. In...

Roberts WiFi radio and media player

Roberts has launched its WiFi Internet Radio and Media Player that allows you to not only tune in to your favorite online radio stations, you can also view live programmes being broadcast from anywhere in the world. The "Listen Again"...

Evolve wireless iPod speakers

The Griffin Evolve wireless iPod speakers definitely come in handy when you want to set up your audio system in a compact area without tripping over pesky wires. This pair of speakers are fully detachable and come with internal rechargeable...

Non-Zune MP3 players now welcome

The Zune Marketplace subscription now enables users to not only sync a couple of different Zunes with two different computers with the same account, they can also use it with a non-Zune MP3 player for the second device. Guess...

Modula portable radiator concept

Everyone wants to get on the portable bandwagon these days, which is why we have cellphones, DS Lites, notebooks and iPods. What if your radiator could be portable during the cold winter season? That's exactly what the Modulo concept is...

Holux integrated GPS receiver/tracker

Holux is currently parading its integrated GPS receiver/tracker at the Taipei IT Month in Taiwan, and this integrated GPS device not only functions as a receiver, it is also capable of keeping tabs on your travel routes. It looks...

iLight concept

Designer Miyoshimasato has come up with the iLight, an Apple-designed flashlight that features a slim and slick body that does not have any switches or buttons to make your life complicated. It comes with the pre-requisite "i" prefix that makes...

Fake consoles from China

Remember the Funstation 3 that we covered a while back? Well ShenZen LinFeng Electronics is certainly daring enough to produce even more cloned consoles (in terms of design anyway) that imitate all three generations of the PlayStation, the original big,...

32GB Flash-Based Creative Zen

Creative can claim the crown for the highest flash-based capacity for MP3 players, thanks to its spanking new 32GB Zen. In case 32GB isn’t enough, there’s an SD card slot (not SDHC) to add a few more gigabytes (GB)...

Aleutia E1 ultra-low power Linux PC

This Aleutia E1 ultra-low power PC runs Linux and uses only 8 Watts, so it could even be powered by a solar panel. It’s nice to be small, but once you add the keyboard, display, power-brick or solar panel, it...

iPhone Clone with Fingerprint Reader

This Chinese iPhone look-alike is codenamed A380 comes with a fingerprint reader (visible at the bottom, it’s the yellow stripe). The A380 is a GSM phone, powered by Symbian OS 9.2, S60 rel 3.1, which is a solid software...

Nokia launches Internet Radio service

Owners of Nokia's 3G smartphones now have yet another channel for them to stay entertained - Nokia's very own Internet Radio service. The software provided does not only stream radio directly to the phone, it also encourages discovering new...

WD releases 320GB Passport HDD

Western Digital announces its new 320GB Passport Portable Drive, effectively raising the stakes where portable storage is concerned. Despite the capacity provided, the new Passport weighs less than 5 ounces and fits into your pocket or backpack without any...

Wacom launches new Cintiq tablets

Wacom, a household name for drawing tablets, has just introduced the Cintiq 12WX and Cintiq 20WSX to accompany the top-of-the-line 21UX. The Cintiq 12WX targets professional creators of digital content, and is suitable in a variety of computer environments, especially...

Jaguar broadband multimedia mag

Jaguar aims to stay at the forefront of technology by launching a broadband multimedia magazine specifically for iPhone and iPod Touch users, making it the first of its kind in the world. Heading to the site www.jxfphone.com, both iPhone and...

Wooden ladybug speaker

This is one of the more unique budget speakers that I have come across in a long time - the wooden ladybug speaker. At first glance, it looks like a cylindrical wooden box that holds compact stereo speakers, but...

New Nokia slider in the works?

A Nokia patent application has surfaced, and this time we're treated to a brand new slider that will be from the Nokia N Series line of imaging handsets. Not only does this upcoming model feature a rotating camera, it also...

BMW networked iDrive car

BMW is currently putting some of its cars through a test that involves an IP solution that uses standard Ethernet to connect car components to the central computer. This test could see costs lowered in the future thanks to the...

NEC announces MultiSync LCD6520

NEC announced its 65" monster known as the MultiSync LCD6520, bringing a robust feature set and dynamic technology expansion capabilities in a commercial-grade display package. The LCD6520 comes with NEC's Digital Signage Technology Suite (DSTS) that comprises of over...

More on the Asustek Nova P22

Here's more information on the recently released Asustek Nova P22 mini PC. It will retail for approximately $1,020 - pretty pricey by any means, although the super small form factor probably has something to do with it. This 2-liter...

Radius radStrap earbuds cut out noise

Earphones these days are extremely advanced, being capable of drowning out all external noise while providing the best audio experience possible to the listener. The radStrap Noise Cancel earbuds from Radius of Japan is one such example, catering to 3G...

Hydro Physio Lifestyle machine

Mention Hydro Physio Lifestyle machine and I already feel tired - here's yet another exercise machine for the home, and we all know how that gathers dust maybe a couple of months upon purchase. The Hydro Physio aims to...

Million dollar handset on parade

What's a million dollars worth these days? It might not amount to much, but for many folks (including me) that's still a whole boatload of money. For multi-millionaires though, they'd probably think that this million dollar phone on parade...

CCTV camera identifies branded clothes

The Metropolitan Police are mulling over technology that is capable of identifying branded logos on clothing automatically, believing that such technology will be able to make their job easier when they're trying to track down suspects wearing distinctive clothes -...

8GB Asus Eee PC coming your way

Asus really hit the paydirt big time with their Eee PC that has drawn a whole lot of attention (and sales) thus far, and the company knows it shouldn't reinvent the wheel, hence news of an 8GB Asus Eee PC....

F2218 camera phone from China

The F2218 camera phone churned out from China's factories throws down the gauntlet when it comes to the megapixel count - it features a whopping 8 megapixel CCD sensor that can capture 3, 264 × 2,448 pixel resolution photos....

Immobilizer stops evil in its tracks

It pays to be on your guard always, especially with psychos running loose these days judging by the news we read and watch. The Immobilizer ought to bring some comfort and peace of mind, capable of delivering a 900,000...

Toshiba Tekbright photo frame

Do you have a digital photo frame in your home yet? If the answer is in the negative, read on about the Toshiba Tekbright. You get 64MB of internal memory that is accompanied by a bevy of memory card slots,...

Istation U43 portable media player

Now this is one sweet little portable media player that ought to be made available to everyone - the Istation U43. Unfortunately, it looks set to remain a Korea-only device, so them Koreans get to enjoy a 4.3" touchscreen display,...

Sony Ericsson Z310 special edition

Everyone loves special editions - admit it. It gives you that smug look knowing that you have something others don't. Vodafone Europe has just released a special edition of the Sony Ericsson Z310, designed by renowned fashion designer Ágatha Ruiz...

Glofiish X650 PDA smartphone

ETen has a spanking new GPS-capable PDA smartphone known as the Glofiish X650 that can currently be seen on the FCC website, indicating a release in the US pretty soon. The X650 pretty much resembles the X600, although it comes...

Mighty Bright XtraFlex 2 LED Light

One thing I find lacking in the Amazon Kindle would be the lack of a backlit display, but then again its battery life would suffer greatly if that feature were to be incorporated. As mom always said, "Don't read...

WWF Paper Dispenser

Saving the environment starts with saving paper, and what better way than with this novel WWF Paper Dispenser? To make people realize that saving the planet starts with them saving paper, we took a standard paper dispenser and made...

Solwise V500-DS external review

Trusted Reviews have taken the Solwise V500-DS for a spin, and here's their conclusion. If you want a single handset solution that supports both landline and Skype services then your choices are limited. Solwise's V500-DS is well worth consideration...

December 2, 2007

Aquarium features a toilet

The Mumin Papa Cafe in the city of Akashi, Japan has one unique attraction other than the food. Patrons will be able to sample the underwater restroom that has been built right inside a giant aquarium that houses exotic fish...

NEC real-time translator on a cellphone

NEC has revealed to the world that it successfully developed a real-time translator on a cellphone, making it the first of its kind in the world. Currently, it will turn Japanese traveller's words into English instantly, bridging the communications...

Aegis Vault portable hard drive

The Aegis Vault is a new line of portable USB-powered hard drives that not only carry your data around in a convenient and small package, it does so with care thanks to hardware encryption as well as shock mounting...

Oki ships UV sensor ICs

Oki has begun to ship its ultraviolet (UV) sensor ICs from this month onwards. Known as the ML8511, OKI has plans to ship over 100,000 of such chips to both the Hong Kong and Chinese markets before the year...

Eve virtual teacher

Massey University have developed a virtual teacher known as Eve (how typical), and "she" is capable of sympathizing with you, listening to your problems as well as change her teaching style in order to match your current mood. I...

Exploding phone not the culprit

Looks like Mr. Seo from Korea did not die from his exploding cellphone after all - in fact, it was due to a heavy vehicle accident that was concealed by Mr. Seo's colleague (Mr. Kwon) due to the fact that...

Submarine mini radio for songbirds

Those who love breaking out in song during their bath time can now do so accompanied by their favorite artists (or whoever is on the air at the moment) with this Submarine mini radio. It plays the equivalent role...

Sustainable Flash Memory Card Holder

Designer Tom Kenworthy has come up with a Sustainable Flash Memory Card Holder that is made from recycled vending cups - can you believe that? A single holder requires seven plastic cups to construct, and best of all is, you...

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