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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

$0, Cooler Master NotePal W1 Notebook Cooler$29, Logitech MX620 Laser Mouse$177, WD Caviar SE16 750GB SATA2 Hard Drive$255, Canon ZR850 Digital Camcorder$1,199, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor More deals at Uberbargain.com...

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

$9, Hawking HNT1 Net-Talk USB Internet Phone $39, Corsair XMS2 DHX 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2 Memory$49, Logitech Wave Cordless Desktop Keyboard$249, Toshiba HD-A30 HD-DVD Player$1,199, Sceptre X46BVFullHD 46-inch LCD TV More deals at Uberbargain.com...

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...

 

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