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...

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”...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'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...

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'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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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 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'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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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'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...

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....

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...

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 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...

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 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 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...

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 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'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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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 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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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....

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...

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’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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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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 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...

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....

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 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...

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...