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December 14, 2007

Visualeyes Rayzer for safer night drive

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

3D camera uses hand as joystick

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

Human waste to power streetlights

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

USB Wine Dispenser

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

Viliv X7 GPS navigation system

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

Christmas Tree Ball with LED messages

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

Cyborg Massage Hand patent issued

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

Cellphone Holder

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

PSP to get streaming Internet radio

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

Color Photo Viewer is touch sensitive

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

DrFirst e-prescribing system for iPhone

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

GreenPlug DC Power Hub

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

Educational Game Tournament

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


Toshiba 920T slider 3G handset

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

Desk Printing Calculator has spycam too

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

10.4-inch color flexible display

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

December 13, 2007

Phone checks your liver status

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

Xbox 360 HD DVD emulator from MS

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

MSKYO retro speaker cart

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

NavJacket holds GPS functionality

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

Pentax has new binocular models

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

Ricoh introduces GX2500

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

Klipsch iGroove SXT speaker

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

Panasonic rearview monitor system

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

InTempo iPod docking station does DAB

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

Matsushita recycles CRTs for its Viera

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

Reflection watch looks cool

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

Newspaper telephone launched

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

iViewer HTM 9000

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

First solar-powered bus in the world

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

Gunmetal MacBook spotted in Cupertino

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

SM30/ Duplus+ mouse from Samsung

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

Portable PC Theater concept

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

Sony Ericsson self-cleaning display

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

Motorola Ming 2 leaked

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

N-Gage from Nokia rolling out

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

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Nokia’s uber-Tamagotchi

“Nokia now offers a world of virtual pet-care so your pet is never left alone again. Creebies, available through the N-Gage mobile games service, gives each player their own 3D Creebi to care for, 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 09, 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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