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January 25, 2008

Sony PS3 80GB to Be Discontinued?

I go out for a hotdog and when I come back, the PlayStation 3 is rumored to be discontinued! So the rumor started with a post by PS3fanboy that BestBuy was going to discontinue the 80GB version of the...

Beyond HD: Hi-Vision with 7680x4320 pixels

Japan’s national broadcasting company, NHK, is looking to have Hi-Vision (also called Ultra-HDTV) ready by 2025. It is currently intended to be used only for large screens of 60-inches or above. Hi-Vision has a resolution of 7680x4320, which is...

Samsung GX-20, Official Specifications and Images

We have received the information directly from Samsung America and here are the official specifications and official GX-20 photos gallery: 14.6 Megapixel 2.7” LCD viewfinder New CMOS Sensor 14-bit RAW images ISO up to 6400 Improved dust removal system...

1.1 Billion Cellphones Sold Worldwide in 2007

That’s the result from a study done by Strategy Analytics. That’s an increase of 10% from the Billion phones sold in 2006 and the growth is expected to continue to 1.24B phones for 2008. The growth in unit shipped...

Thin Sony Blu-Ray Drives for Laptops, Including MacBooks?

Sony has a smaller Blu-Ray optical module that can be used to produce thinner drives for laptops, including slot-loading drives, which raises the possibility of a Blu-Ray MacBook, especially given Steve Job’s comments about Blu-Ray during the recent MacWorld....

iPhone 1.1.3 JailBreak for Mac is Available

In case you missed it, the Mac version of the JailBreak (unlock software) for the iPhone 1.1.3 firmware is out. It can be downloaded at cre.ations.net. The software was previously available on Windows (nice irony). Try it at your...

Mixing Box for the Humble DJ

I can’t get more minimalist than this: two mp3 players connect to the box, which mixes the audio to a single output. It’s probably not any DJ’s dream but might work for a party on a budget with a...

Kinetic Energy Camera Concept

This is an interesting concept for a flying gadget: by rubbing the device between your hands, you provide enough energy for it to fly and to capture photos during the flight. Useless but neat, huh?...

Asus Eee with Windows XP shipping in Japan

The Asus Eee with Windows XP Home is on sale in Japan, under the name Eee 4G-X, for $470. Other than that, it is pretty much the same machine than the Linux version. If you are not familiar with...

iPhone SIM Unlock Card?

Spotted on swongled.com, this card is thought by some to be an SIM-unlock hardware solution that coots $30. We’re skeptical at best, because this looks like a hoax, but we thought that it might be a good topic for...

January 24, 2008

Walking Chair for the Lazy

I don't know how lazy you must be to pick up the Walking Chair, but this is just plain nuts! Designer Karl Emilio Pircher and Fidel Peugeot worked on this idea that is constructed from a bunch of chrome...

Bazooka Outdoor Tubbie Speakers

Talk about irony - the Bazooka Outdoor Tubbie Speakers come with a camouflaged exterior, presumably for you to carry it along while hunting some game. Common sense dictates that you're supposed to be dead quiet while stalking your prey,...

Fujitsu Lifebook P8010

Thin is in, and it doesn't just apply to supermodels and cell phones but notebooks as well. Fujitsu's latest Lifebook, the P8010 might not be as anorexic as the MacBook Air, but at least it packs in a fair...


Video of MacBook Air Battery Replacement

Looks like we now have video proof of the ease of replacing the Macbook Air's battery, thanks to the inquisitive team at Gizmodo. All you need is a type #0 Philips screwdriver and a gentle tug on the internal...

Bionic Eye To Help Blind See?

Biomedical engineers from the University of Southern California are currently working a design for a bionic eye that could one day restore sight to the blind. Not only that, this team has also filed for a patent, where a...

Ricoh 500SE Scans Barcodes

Ricoh has a new digital camera in the form of the 500SE that is capable of scanning barcodes as well. It supports all popular 1D barcodes and can scan barcodes optically through its lens, with the option to augment...

FlipSilent For Instant Silence

I like the FlipSilent software that actually turns your cell phone into silent mode by simply flipping it over, hence the name. Perfect for meetings as well as places of worship, making it easy for the older folk who...

Halo Energy Sword Replica

Halo fans, rejoice! There is an Energy Sword replica up for grabs on eBay which currently stands at $236.50. Live out your Master Chief fantasies as you wield this life-size replica, although you won't be able to mow down...

LivingColors Lamp

The LivingColors lamp will definitely brighten up your home in ways you never imagined before, bringing the full range of a rainbow into your living room. Perfect for those non-talking moments with your spouse where you want to communicate...

Electronic Abdominal Fat Meter

The Japanese have yet another device to remind you of just how much damage your waist has taken over the last holiday season's gorging - the AB-101 from Tanika Corp. is capable of giving you a precise, abdominal fat...

Sword Lamp Lights Up Your Room

We all know that swords are very dangerous things, especially in the wrong (and right) hands, so it makes me wonder which designer had a violent moment of inspiration to come up with the Sword Lamp. Meant for decorativ...

Paperless Digital Fax Machine

Chinavasion is offering this Paperless Digital Fax Machine that targets those who want to start a business with the least money possible. It turns your PC and land line phone into a fax machine that is capable of sending...

$2.5m Worth of Data Down the Drain

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, so they say, and this was proved by a Florida woman who believed she was about to get fired. In order to exact her revenge, she apparently deleted $2.5m worth of...

Motorized Car DVD Player

While the rest of your colleagues are busy outfitting their SUVs with DVD screens behind to keep their kids entertained, you go one up on the rest with a motorized car DVD player. It comes with the following features...

Solar-powered Emergency Light

I suppose with energy costs rising everyday, it makes perfect sense to rely on renewable energy sources more often than not. Case in point, the solar-powered Emergency Light that can be used as an everyday tool or during emergency...

2CLight Headwear Gives Out Light

Adventurers will definitely find headgear that comes with a source of light essential on their travels, and this is where the 2CLight headwear comes in handy. Not only does it help keep away the glare of the sun during...

Lighter Spy Camera

The budding Secret Service wannabes among you should take a look at the Lighter Spy Camera from Vavolo. It does not only capture photos discreetly, but it also doubles up as a webcam for the times when you need...

The Case of the Missing iPhones

According to Apple, they have shipped four million iPhones since launch. AT&T customers comprise of just under half that amount, which leaves a large number of handsets unaccounted for. According to Toni Sacconaghi of Bernstein Research, the sum of...

Pexagon USB Flash Drives for Her

February 14th is going to creep up on us before you know it, so men, prepare for battle! It is that time of the year for you to outdo yourself (as well as your other half's girlfriends' husbands/boyfriends' efforts)....

Great Fuel Consumption With WF250-C

Wild Fire Motors has released its three-wheeled vehicle, the WF250-C that nets you an amazing 72 miles per gallon without breaking the bank with its $5,495 starting price. EPA certification states that this is a "highway motorcycle", making this...

Drum Buddy

Looks like the world is looking for something fresh musically these days, as the trend seems to be leaning towards building your own musical instruments. While efforts to date seem to rely on digital technology too much with results...

Flying Stick Camera

You know those flying sticks that you played with when you were a kid? All you need to do is place the stick between your palms and give it a good rub before releasing it into the air, where...

Hitachi DZ-BD90 Hits Japan

Hitachi has plans to make Japan happy with its new DZ-BD90 camcorder which comes with the following specifications :- 60GB hard drive 5.3 megapixel CMOS image sensor 2.7" LCD monitor Full HD (1080p) video recording of up to 9...

Din-ink Concept

Now this is a pretty interesting concept to chew over - the Din-ink. Designed by Italians (they seem to have made the art form their very own) Andrea Cingoli, Paulo Emilio Bellisario, Cristian Cellini and Francesca Fontana, this concept...

Kontron Introduces miniBaseboard

Kontron has just released the COM Express compliant ETXexpress miniBaseboard that comes with a really, really small footprint of 170×145mm. What's the whole point of this exercise, you ask? Well, it targets applications designed to run on COM Express...

On the network 1/24

Interesting stories of the week on Uberpulse: Decoupling Is Behind PG&E Drive To Encourage Energy Conservation (video) Silicon Valley Leads Venture Capital World Kensington Re-brands, Unveils First Docking Station For Mac & Windows (video) Symantec To Launch New Mac Security...

Sony Mylo 2 Shipping Tomorrow

If you have been waiting for the Sony Mylo 2, an eagle-eyed Ubergizmo commenter spotted that it was shipping tomorrow on sonystyle.com In case you missed it, the Sony Mylo 2 is an internet communicator that connects via WiFi,...

Treo 800w Specifications Leaked

Well look here - after hearing news of Palm's intention to close down the majority of their retail stores, along comes more information of the upcoming Treo 800w's specifications. A case of a little bit too late, perhaps? mini-USB...

Super Mario Mushroom Bank

Now I know where that miserly Mario stashes all his gold coins - why, in the Super Mario Mushroom Bank, of course! ThinkGeek is offering this deliciously geeky video gaming accessory for $14.99 - perfect for folks who think...

Samsung Releases SGH-L310 & SGH-L320

Samsung has a couple of rather interesting looking handsets - the SGH-L310 and SGH-L320. Targeting fashion-conscious users, these handsets will hit Eastern Europe sometime next month or March, and come with the following features. 1.9" display Bluetooth connectivity 2...

Day-for-Night Solar Dress

Check out the Day-for-Night solar dress which comprises of 448 white circuit boards with a twist - they can be swapped out for other tiles with different functions. For example, if you're sick of wearing just solar cells, there...

FCC Reveals Sony A820 PMP

Looks like the FCC have already taken a look at Sony's upcoming portable media player, the A820. Judging by the model number, this is most probably the successor to the A810 portable media player which was pretty hip when...

Yamaha Giant Fishtank on Wheels

Yamaha Australia intends to make a splash (no pun intended) with its giant fishtank that is known as the Yamaha SupaTank. Measuring a whopping 15 meters long, three meters in height and 2.5 meters wide, the SupaTank holds 13,000...

Meritline Hard Drive Enclosure

Those of us who still run legacy systems will be able to identify with a hard drive upgrade. What do you do when you swap your faithful 40GB hard drive with a new 160GB model? Instead of letting it...

Optimus Keyboard Gets Rival

Remember the ever-tentative Optimus Maximus keyboard that never seem to be ready to hit the market? Well, they'd better do something about it now that United Keys and Foxconn have teamed up to work on an OLED key fitted...

Sony Ericsson T280 and T270

Sony Ericsson has rolled out a couple of new handsets that won't shake you to your very core since they're rather ordinary to begin with. The T280 comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, a slim 0.5" candybar form factor,...

Sony Ericsson R300 & R306 Radio

Sony Ericsson manufactures some pretty nifty audio-heavy handsets, with the R300 Radio and R306 Radio being the latest addition to their growing stable of cell phones. As you can tell by their names, these handsets have plenty to do...

Hubcap Creatures

Where do roadkill animals go to after they suffer and die a violent death? Why, they reincarnate as Hubcap Creatures! These animal sculptures were creatively constructed from hubcaps found at the side of the road in addition to recycled...

Sharp AQUOS Slims Down

While the race in size is slowly petering out by itself where flat panel TVs are concerned, manufacturers are now trying to outdo one another in terms of thickness. Sharp claims to take top spot with its new AQUOS...

HTC Touch Sold More Than 2 Million

Even if it is way behind the iPhone, hitting the two million mark is quite an achievement for any mobile phone (ask Motorola). The HTC Touch has been one of the most successful HTC phones ever, mainly because it...

Netflix on Video Streaming on Mac, Video-on-Demand

Netflix recently announced its quarterly results, and discussed about the idea of having video streaming (Instant Watch) on the Mac. Again, it comes back to a digital rights management (DRM) issue:  “To date, the only widely used DRM format...

Vudu Price Drops $100

I have been testing the vudu for about one month now and I have positive feelings about it. The $399 price was bugging me but I was glad to see this morning that there was a $100 drop overnight....

January 23, 2008

Palm Retail Stores to Close

Palm to close retail stores. What's next, guys?

Canon has PowerShot Trio Out

New Canon PowerShot A590 IS, PowerShot A580, PowerShot A470

Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH

[PMA 2008] Canon has taken the opportunity to announce the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera at PMA 2008, and this is one for the fashion conscious. It comes in a bunch of colors such as Bohemian Brown, Pink...

Canon PIXMA iP2600 Photo Printer

[PMA 2008] Canon's on the warpath with this new printer - the PIXMA iP2600 Photo Printer. With the popularity of digital cameras these days, it is no surprise that photo printers are getting more and more popular as well...

Canon PIXMA MX850 Announced

[PMA 2008] Canon has announced its new PIXMA MX850 Office All-In-One (AIO) printer that targets both homes and small offices. This AIO printer makes it a snap to share its functions with just about everyone at the office by...

LawnBott Gets Upgrade

For those who do not yet have kids who are old enough to mow the lawn as a chore, fret not. There is the LawnBott LB3200 that not only goes about its task without complaining or asking for higher...

SpaceShipTwo & WhiteKnightTwo Unveiled

SpaceShipTwo and WhiteKnightTwo

Sharper Image Carries Unlocked PocketPC Phone

PocketPC Phone from Sharper Image

Pentax Rolls Out Optio E50

[PMA 2008] Pentax has made the Optio E50 available for folks who are currently looking for an upgrade to their ageing casual digital camera. Not meant for serious photographers who would naturally lean over to the DSLR fence, the...

Pentax Introduces Optio A40

[PMA 2008] Pentax has announced the Optio A40 that is set to ship sometime in February this year. This isn't your average digital camera for beginners as it targets the advanced digital camera user who would appreciate the following...

Samsung GX-20 Leaked

Samsung GX-20 DSLR

Empower Technologies Unveil 3 GPS Systems

Empower Technologies release three GPS navigation systems

Glowing Skateboards Patented

Glowing Skateboards. Pimp up the style!

Digital Hero 3 Camera One Tough Nut

Digital Hero 3

Wrong Number Generator

I know that April Fool's Day is still a long way off, but the Wrong Number Generator is always good for a laugh (or two). Plug it into the phone jack and you're good to go - perfect to...

Eye Level Readout Wireless Scale

Now this is pretty funny - if you're basically standing on a scale and cannot read the results, obviously you'd better do something about that beer gut of yours (or maybe get your eyes checked if you're still in...

Garmin nuvi 270 Review

Garmin nuvi 270 review

Microsoft and Dell Go Red

Microsoft and Dell jumps onto (Product) RED bandwagon

Fujifilm FinePix J-Series Digital Camera Launches at PMA

The FinePix J10 is equipped with an 8.2-MegaPixel CCD sensor, a 2.5-inch LCD and a 3x Fujinon optical zoom (38mm-113mm equivalent)...

Fujifilm FinePix F100fd

The FinePix F100 looks a little old, but it has new tricks in its bag: 12 Megapixel, 5x Optical Zoom and Dual Image Stabilizer all help to snap pictures without getting a headache

Fujifilm FinePix Z20fd, the Stylish Multimedia Camera

FinePix Z20fd stylish 10 mega pixel digital camera. This compact digital camera is equipped with a 3x optical zoom and succeeds to the FinePix Z10fd

Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd

Fuji has worked hard to make the S1000fd the smallest camera with a 12x optical zoom

Fujifilm FinePix S100F

[PMA 2008] The FinePix S100F is the company’s most advanced consumer camera – at least, that is how they position it themselves. On paper, it looks like a good consumer camera, with features like a high-powered zoom and face...

Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd

FinePix S8100fd, with an 18x Optical Zoom. It offers full manual control if you want to tap all its resources...

Sony Introduces W-Series of Cyber-shots

The W-Series Cyber-shot digital camera line has not been left out in the latest slew of releases from Sony, as you get the 10.1 megapixel DSC-W170 and the 8.1 megapixel DSC-W150. The Smile Shutter mode found on both models...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300

Sony expands Cyber-shot S-Series

Sony Cybershot DSC-S780

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10

HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC

HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC

Nanochip to deliver 100GB Chips in 2009?

100GB flash memory in the future?

iBox2Go for WiFi Anywhere

iBox2Go for portable Internet

Sony Ericsson W61S and W62S

Sony Ericsson W61S

Samsung BD-UP5000 Discontinued

Samsung discontinues BD-UP5000 Hybrid Player

E-Paper Slap Bracelets

E-Paper Slap Bracelets for the fashion conscious

Samsung Blackjack WM6 Update – It works

Just finished updating my Samsung Blackjack (read review) to Windows Mobile 6 (WM6) and it works just fine...

Zarva V1, One Hair Thinner than the iPod nano

This portable media player (PMP) has been compared to the Meizu M6, but I think that the iPod nano is its most likely adversary. The Zarva V1 is 6.4mm thick, just a little bit smaller than the (fat) iPod...

Personal Jet Wing

Don’t dream about avoiding traffic jams quite yet, this one-person jet-powered wing can’t propel a person from the ground into to the sky. Instead pilot Yves Rossy needs a lift in an airplane, then starts the wing at an...

BlackBerry, Reloaded

Blackberry users might be interested by the fact that Research In Motion (or RIM) is going to improve the software capability by adding: Lotus connection: is someone still using Lotus? DataViz Documents to Go: Word, Excel and PowerPoint Editing...

Pentax K20D 14.6 Megapixel DSLR

Information about the Pentax K20D, a 14.6 Megapixel DSLR Camera.

Pentax Optio S12

For users who seek ultra-small and feature-packed cameras, Pentax has announced the Pentax Optio S12, a camera that has a 3x optical zoom, digital shake reduction and can record DivX movies.

Pentax K200D 10.2 Megapixel DSLR

Information about the Pentax K200D, a Digital SLR Camera.

Pentax Optio M50

Pentax thinks that its Optio M50 can make a difference by offering a 5x optical zoom, while competitors mainly have 3X. Fashion isn’t optional too, it comes in silver, blue and… pink.

Windows Mobile 6 for Blackjack Today?

Our sister-site Uberphones reports that Samsung will roll out a Windows Mobile 6 update for Blackjack owners later today – at 5pm to be precise. The download page is here, but it is still featuring Windows Mobile 5, until...

Blu-Ray Captures 92.53% Market Share in the Second Week of January

The graph shows Blu-Ray and HD-DVD hardware sales for the first two weeks of January. Looking the recent data (on the right), you pretty much get how bad this is getting for HD-DVD, if you still care. Many consumers...

Roll-Out Screen eBook to Be Released in Mid 2008

”You get the large display of e-reading, the super battery life of e-reading, and the high-end connectivity … and the form factor and weight of a mobile phone,” (link – Karl McGoldrick, Polymer Vision CEO) That sums up the idea...

Motorola Mobile Division Slumps, Stock Gets a Beating

Motorola reported that sales of mobile phones dropped by 34% in the last (and best?) quarter. The company has not explained why the drop happened and we can only speculate that the drop occurred across the phone line-up. A...

First Review – HP B8850 Printer

PhotographyBlog has the full review of the new HP B8850 is a brand new photo printer that promises to deliver excellent photo quality at a very competitive price point. Retaining most of the important features from the more expensive and...

FPS Gun Mouse

I'm not too sure if FPS gamers will take to the FPS Gun Mouse, but it certainly offers a little bit extra compared to what is currently available in the market. You get gold plated USB connectors to help...

Synaptics Boomerang Universal Remote Concept

Synaptics has a new conceptual interface that could become the future of touch-based devices, featuring "direct cursor control" that allows users to navigate to virtually every surface of the remote. Some of the gestures include Pinch, ChiralMotion and Momentum...

HP Ultra Slim PC

HP has an ultra slim PC for folks who want to maximize their living space, and this tiny little desktop that could comes with the option of throwing in a 16GB SSD only if you are willing to top...

iwavecube Personal Microwave

Don't you just hate sharing the office microwave with your colleagues? You can never be too sure what was the last item that went in. To stay on the safe side, why not consider the iwavecube Personal Microwave? This...

Mobile Power Station Loves The Sun

Imagine a solar powered handheld, and then take a look at the Mobile Power Station. Imagine no more, as this portable gaming machine does not need any batteries, drawing all its power from the sun in order to play...

Non Non Radio Wave Shut Device

Are you scared of having other people eavesdrop on your conversations? The Non Non Radio Wave Shut Device helps alleviate those fears, shutting down transmission of radio waves on the spy bug frequencies. This $78.50 device has a range...

500XL Speakers A Hoot

The 500XL speakers were so-named for a very good reason - it is actually 500 times the size of the original iPod earbuds. Definitely a conversation starter be it at home or at work, the 500XL comes with an...

Virtual Keyboard Idea from Nokia

Nokia has just filed a patent application known as “Mobile device with virtual keyboard”, and we can guess as much from there that the digital camera located on the handset is used to capture the movement and position of...

Funny USB Flash Drives

This range of USB flash drives does not come in the form of sushi, but the different animal forms are appealing as well in a strange sort of way. Available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB versions, they're somewhat like...

Sharp Aquos SH905iTV In Japan

Japanese have all the best phones IMHO - take the Sharp Aquos SH905iTV for instance. This is the first cell phone in the world that supports the Dolby Mobile standard for enhanced audio playback. Although listening to tunes on...

Skype For PSP Delayed In Japan

The Skype PSP service will apparently be delayed in Japan for an indefinite period of time, since Sony apparently made a mess of the required headsets. I guess all the partying after hearing of Warner's defection to the Blu-ray...

Loc8tor Lite Now Out

Remember the Loc8tor that helped forgetful folks find out their misplaced stuff? There is now a smaller and lighter version with an unimaginative suffix - the Loc8tor Lite. Small enough to fit into any wallet or purse, this 6mm...

Kensington Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter

I like this Kensington Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter as it is small enough to remain in your laptop to be stored in a bag without having to detach it or run the risk of breaking it on your travels....

Nokia N810 Clone

Cloning masterminds from China have done it again, and this time it is the Nokia N810 that "benefits" from their effort, bringing a close resemblance to the real thing while throwing in multimedia functions in the midst of cell...

SNES Emulator On iPhone

iPhone and iPod Touch owners who love retro videogames, rejoice! There is now a SNES emulator in the works for both Cupertino devices, although it is still in beta and not freely available for everyone. Folks who are interested...

Jook From China Streams Songs

Check out the Jook from China - this little device that could is capable of streaming songs among different portable media players, doing away with battle lines drawn up by the iPod, Zune and others. Once the Jook is...

Recycling iPod Speaker

I must admit - this isn't exactly the most endearing term I have come across to date for an iPod speaker, but what the heck. Bird Electron has taken the minimalist approach with this speaker that looks decidedly DIY....

Logan Bag Loves the Sun

If you're living along the Equator and have plenty of sunlight all year round, then the Logan bag from Noon ought to be a compulsory purchase, assuming you do tote around your fair share of gadgets wherever you go....

GETAC Rugged Tablet PC

GETAC has rolled out its rugged Tablet PC known as the E100. This Tablet PC is powered by Intel's Stealey 512KB L2 cache 800MHz processor and comes with the following specifications. 512MB DRAM 60GB/80GB/100GB shock-resistant hard drive Watertight magnesium...

Super Talent 128GB SATA SSD Vista-certified

Looks like the Super Talent 128GB SATA SSD is the first of its kind to get Windows Vista certification "Works with Windows Vista" along with the "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo certifications. I'm not too sure just how...

BenQ LCD Monitors Go HDMI

BenQ has a couple of new LCD monitors known as the X2000W and the X2200W which come with the following :- 1,680 x 1,050 resolution Contrast ratio of 1,000 to 1 Brightness of 300cd/m2 HDMI port DVI HDCPThe only...

Ruby-studded HDTV

They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, but I think I'll settle for just rubies as well - in this case, a ruby-studded HDTV. You get 155 of those glittering treasures to impress guests who think that their...

Toshiba Dynabook RX1 SE120E/2W

Toshiba targets business suits with its Dynabook RX1 SE120E/2W which was introduced in Japan. This 12.1" notebook also gives allowance for the occasional drop, although you ought to make sure those accidents are no higher than 75cm. Intel Core...

Aion Kitchen Concept

Welcome to the Jetsons age with this concept Aion kitchen by Antoin Lebrun. This space-age kitchen counter comes with specialized plants which were especially developed by the aerospace industry for their filtering and cleaning properties, hence being able to...

OtterBox Gives iPhone Protection

Anyone with an iPhone will definitely want to do their best to keep it scratch-free as long as possible (we know it is inevitable), which is why OtterBox has come up with their iPhone case that was paraded at...

mini USB Digital Camera

No idea whether this concept could actually take off, but fancy a digital camera that actually fakes itself as an analog? The mini USB digital camera lacks a LCD display like all its brethren in the market today, so...

Panasonic Dictaphones Have Zoom Microphones

Having a voice recorder around can be pretty handy since you will be able to keep vocal notes of your thoughts on-the-fly. Panasonic has just rolled out a couple of new models - the RR-US950-K and RR-US750-S. Both are...

Sony Sangria Red CR Notebook

Valentine's Day is looming once again, so it makes perfect sense for companies to try to make you part with your hard earned (and fast devaluing) dollar, and Sony is no different. This time, they've put up for sale...

ANEO GX-10 Webcam

The ANEO GX-10 webcam comes with a twist - it has a trio of PC video interactive games to keep you occupied. The webcam is capable of placing you into the theme in real-time, translating your moves into the...

January 22, 2008

GE Unleash Barrage of Compact Digicams

General Electric have just announced no less than 7 new digital cameras at their European launch in London. With a rainbow of colours on offer, including pinks, purples, yellow and green, the new GE range will certainly liven up...

Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism

The 7900 Crystal Prism is Nokia’s latest fashion phone. The etching (and color) featured on the aluminum back of the phone have been designed by Frédérique Daubal, a creative designer. It comes with a matching headset. It’s not my...

EyeClops Grows Up With BioniCam

While the original EyeClops seem to target kids in the past, Jakks Pacific has now introduced a big brother known as the BioniCam. This magnifying device doubles the magnification of the original EyeClops to 400x, featuring its very own...

Dawn Alarm Clock Wakes You Up Gently

The Dawn Alarm clock prefers to take the road less traveled while waking up its owner, using an array of bright LEDs to simulate the breaking of dawn, slowly cranking up the juice to light up your room. I...

Rumor: Possible Canon EOS-3D Coming

Word on the street has it that Canon is prepping a brand new DSLR, and this one will be known as the EOS-3D. Some of the features include 14-bit color processing, a 3" display, a 15.1 megapixel sensor and...

Hitachi DZ-BD9H Hybrid Camcorder

Hitachi's DZ-BD9H hybrid camcorder has hopped on the Blu-ray bandwagon after HD DVD's (seemingly) death knell earlier this month. Should you actually run out of space on the 60GB hard drive while recording your own home movie, there is...

Toyota Pre-crash Safety System

Passive and active safety systems in vehicles seem to get more and more common these days, making me wonder when the day will come where cars are so safe there is no need to buckle up anymore. Toyota's Pre-crash...

Globus Artifort Mobile Office Pod

Most airports have working spaces these days for ever-busy executives to hack away at their never ending work just before that long haul flight, but not much privacy is assured in this case. The Globus Artifort Mobile Office Pod...

Equium S6400 Space Saving PC

If you're living in cramped quarters where space is at a premium, you can either pick up a Mac Mini or groove to the Equium S6400 PC. With a case that measures just 68mm x 290mm x 182mm, it...

DriveDock V4

Even though the SATA standard has been around for quite some time already, there are still millions of computers that run on IDE hard drives - relics from the past, I might add. This means newer computers that do...

PeanutBot Looks For Sound

The PeanutBot listens to sound to find its way around, pretty much using a sonar-based system to triangulate the origin of the sound and move towards the source without any external help from a remote controller. Created by a...

Olympus Launches New FE-Series

Olympus is on a warpath at the moment, launching a ton of cameras. This time, we have the FE-310, FE-320, FE-340 and FE-350 that aim to be entry-level consumer digital cameras that captures pretty decent shots even for the...

Oylmpus Type M+ xD Picture Card

Olympus has just rolled out its high-speed Type M+ Series xD-Picture Card that claims to be 50% faster (when it comes to data transfer speeds anyways) compared to its predecessor, the Type M Series xD-Picture Card - when capturing...

Bath Palette My Ocean

The Japanese certainly know how to come up with the quirkiest names, and Banpresto's Bath Palette My Ocean is one of them. This egg-shaped light aims to add a little extra romantic lighting to your bath room, especially when...

All White PS3 Heading For US

The all-white Sony PS3 (model CECHH01) will most likely drop in the US soon since it has surfaced on the FCC website, complete with North American (US/FR/ES) user manuals and all. Guess there'll be white next gen consoles all...

Olympus SP-570 UZ Digital Camera

Olympus claims that its SP-570 UZ Digital Camera is the first 20x wide optical zoom model in the world, allowing one even greater photographic opportunities than ever before. Check out the ultra-comprehensive list of features below. The Olympus SP-570...

Navigon 8110 In The Works

Navigon is currently working on the new 8110 GPS navigation device that will probably sit pretty on the high end side of things. Not only will it come with souped up hardware as you will see below, it also...

LG Has New ART COOL Line

LG has just introduced a new Inverter series of mini-split heat pump air conditioners that hail from its ART COOL line. The Inverter series aim to bring a zing of zest into your home, featuring a unique picture frame...

Panasonic CN-MP50D GPS system

If you have trouble finding your way around, perhaps it is time to invest in a GPS navigation system. The Panasonic CN-MP50D GPS system isn't any good in the US though, as its 2GB SD card comes pre-loaded with...

Moonlight Speakers Turn On The Romance

Spending some time with your loved one under the moonlight can be very romantic, and these Moonlight Speakers help to usher in the loving feeling by concealing speakers which are capable of handling anywhere from 120 to 200 watts...

Trev The Green Car

Not only is the Trev a green car (literally), it also helps keep the earth clean by running on a 7kWh 44kg lithium ion polymer battery. Don't scoff at the Trev, as it can hit 100kph from a standstill...

Bluetooth Handsfree Combo GBF-S5100

MobiFren's Bluetooth Handsfree Combo GBF-S5100 is a hybrid Bluetooth monaural and stereo headset, boasting an in-canal silicone earbud design that comes with a detachable included cable. You can choose to wear it in either one or two ears, depending...

Powerstick For Instant Juice

If you're looking for a source of instant juice, the Powerstick ought to fit the bill nicely. This device is capable of being fully charged in an hour and a half when hooked up to a USB source, featuring...

Game Card Concept

The Game Card remote concept works in a rather fun manner - at least in theory. You control volume as well as change channels using card playing-like gestures. For example, sliding your thumb up and down in the center...

Olympus Mju 1030 SW Digital Camera

Olympus has just expanded its Mju stable with the 1030 SW that is one tough cookie, being shockproof (up to 2m), waterproof (up to 10m), freezeproof (up to -10°C) and crushproof - at least up to 100kg. I must say...

Acoustic Cloaking

Scientists have successfully found a way to shield objects from sound, preventing it from being detected using sonar systems. I suspect that this development will definitely see use in the military, especially in the navy where submarines currently emit...

MP4 Watch Goes Gold

In more ways than one, I might add. This Gold Edition MP4 watch has received the Midas touch for those who want their timepiece to keep the...er, time, as well as the owner entertained with a compressed movie of...

iPod Retro Cardboard BoomBox

Talk about one of the most recyclable boomboxes ever! The iPod Retro Cardboard BoomBox, despite being rather flimsy and will end up totally soggy during a downpour, claims to produce crisp, powerful sonics. Retailing for $39.10, do you think...

Saracen Night Vision Monocular

The Saracen Night Vision Monocular is a pocket-sized, second generation night vision unit that claims to offer "unbeatable night time viewing" with an integrated infra red night time enhancement. When darkness falls, you get a detection range of up...

Cherry Ergo-Shark Wireless Mouse For Lefties

Not all mice come in an ambidextrous form factor, making life inconvenient for the left-handed like yours truly. The Cherry Ergo-Shark wireless mouse targets lefties by offering an ergonomic form factor, seven mouse buttons, individually programmable four-way scrolling function,...

Photo Frames Support Internet Radio

Internet radio is getting bigger and bigger by the day, and with UK's CSR and Korea's Telechips working together, we could soon see a WiFi-enabled digital photo frame that supports Internet radio hit the market pretty soon. Support for...

Reading Eye Dog

The Reading Eye Dog, also known as RED, has the grey matter to read out loud whatever you show him, while displaying those words on a screen located on his tummy. Sounds great for the visually impaired who want...

Bird-Electron EZ-18B Speaker

Bird-Electron has released its EZ-18B iPod Touch speaker stand that comes with an integrated 60mm full range speaker complete with a steel stand. You also get a padded silicone seat to nestle your precious iPod Touch comfortably, at an...

Robot Teaches Kids Traditional Dance

Who needs human teachers when you have robots to do the dirty job? This Japanese robot was designed to teach Japanese kids traditional dances in classrooms across the country, even if it doesn't come with legs. I don't know...

Yamada CD to MP3 Converter & Player

Yamaha's CD to MP3 Converter and Player helps you convert your precious CD collection into a more portable MP3 format in order to keep up with the times. At £34.99, it certainly sounds like a bargain compared to other...

Miniature GSM Listening Device

Dubbed to be the smallest GSM listening device in the world, it features quad band GSM support that basically allows you to use it virtually anywhere in the world, regardless of whether you dial in from a landline or...

Sony Ericsson Handset Leak

In the anticipation of the Mobile World Congress that will happen in Barcelona soon, we have word of yet another leak - this time it is an unknown Sony Ericsson cell phone that's the "victim". Word on the street...

CIGS 52W Folding Solar Panel

Thankfully the sun is still the same no matter where you are in the world, as solar panels don't discriminate against plugs of any sort. The CIGS 52W Folding Solar Panel is capable of pumping out 52W of power...

Samsung Announces L170

Samsung has just rolled out the L170 cell phone that looks pretty much like a candybar version of the U600 - while the metal surface behind doesn't look as though it is capable of attracting too many fingerprints, the...

iRiver Launches Siren In Japan

Sirens are mythical creatures that all sailors love to hear at the expense of being shipwrecked, so it is no surprise that iRiver's Siren MP3 player comes in a pretty albeit rectangular form factor in Japan. It supports MP3,...

Wii Fit Being Prepared For US Release

We all know how obesity is a huge problem (no pun intended) in developed nations (in part due to all the gadgetry that makes life less inconvenient to move around), and Nintendo has released word that they are currently...

Nokia Unveils 2600 Classic & 1209

Nokia has a couple of new handsets in town - the 2600 Classic (as seen on the right) and the 1209. While both are entry level cell phones, the former comes with colorful, changeable Xpress-on covers, MP3 ringtones, an FM...

BT Goes Green With New Phones

BT wants to make the world a greener place by launching a new range of more energy-efficient phones that were specially designed to consume just half the power of previous units. According to BT, this will "significantly" cut CO2...

Readius Phone With Foldable Display

Polymer Vision has already started to produce the Readius - a cell phone that holds the honor of being the first in the world to come with a foldable display. This is made possible thanks to a 5" e-paper...

Toshiba Portégé M700 Tablet PC

If you have the hots for a Tablet PC, then check out the Toshiba Portégé M700 that comes with integrated 3G/HSDPA support. It will be available this March, retailing for €1,850 in Europe before taxes. Check out the exhaustive...

Olympus Cams Has Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization

Olympus has released a slew of Stylus digital cameras that come equipped with sensor-shift stabilization - when couple with Digital Image Stabilization, you get the 2-hit combo known as Dual Image Stabilization. While seasoned professionals will scoff at such...

MacBook Pro To Get Multi-Touch Trackpad

Apple's MacBook Pro has been rumored to receive the same multi-touch trackpad found in the MacBook Air in the near future, in addition to faster processors. The same rumor mill also spun news of 15" and 17" systems being...

Aeon LED Radiator

The Aeon LED Radiator looks drop dead gorgeous as it comes in a helix-shaped design that stands out no matter how luxuriously your room is already appointed. Dubbed the Speira, it is constructed from 120 individual satin brushed stainless...

F705i Slimmest Waterproof Phone

Waterproof phones are not new, but the F705i from Japan can be proud to be the slimmest of its kind to date. Meeting both IPX5 and IPX7 waterproof standards, you will still be able to continue a conversation even...

Eco-cook Goes Green

The Eco-cook toys with the idea of lowering energy consumption by using just one pot and convenient dividers, whereby the concept results in requiring less energy and water to cook food - which is definitely good for the earth,...

Disney Magic Connection

Who can argue that the Nintendo DS is not a versatile machine? Disney even thinks so, as the House of Mouse is currently testing their very own Disney Magic Connection application that comes with maps of the Magic Kingdom...

HP Blackbird 002 Gets Quad Core

Looks like hardcore have just gotten quad core - as with the case of HP's Blackbird 002 alpha gaming rig. HP will be throwing in the new 45nm Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 quad-core processor that aims to redefine...

3M Micro Projector

3M has just released its new Micro Projector that aims to be integrated into virtually any mobile platform, and the company claims that its LED-illuminated projection engine can throw a 40" VGA image from an ultra compact module that...

January 21, 2008

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Mitsubishi Long-Life 6.5-inch LCD display

Just like the people, Mitsubishi from Japan has recently introduced a new 6.5" LCD display that comes with a long life as well. The AA065VD01, as it is known, has a life expectancy of 60,000 hours, making Mitsubishi claim...

Weighted Companion PC Case Mod

Modding one's computer case is a time consuming, sometimes tedious and downright technical affair - but once you're done with your masterpiece, you would think that all those sweat, toil, and effort gone in would've been worth it. Portal...

Sharp SP600 Portable Media Player

We know that Sharp makes some pretty snazzy electronic dictionaries, but they aren't too shabby when it comes to portable media players as well. The Sharp SP600 not only keeps you entertained with audio and video, it also helps...

Maestro Elite 4350 GPS System

Magellan has a new GPS navigation system available for purchase, and the honor falls onto the shoulders of Maestro Elite 4350. There is no word on availability, but it ought to breach the $500 mark where pricing is concerned....

Flashlight DVR Captures Memories

The Flashlight DVR from Swann Security is a pretty interesting device as it comes with night vision capability, enabling one to record whatever journey made through the darkness of the night. In addition, it features a microphone to pick...

Planar m70L 70-inch LCD Monitor

Planar Systems has just rolled out the Planar m70L 70" LCD monitor that comes with a pretty impressive bunch of features (the size alone is already overwhelming!). 178-degree viewing angle Support for full HD 1080p resolution 600 nits of...

Keychain Lasers Feel The Force

Laser pointers are pretty boring office equipment, but if you happen to be some sort of Star Wars fan, then no ordinary laser pointer will do for you. What you need are these miniature laser pointers that have been...

PMP With Fold-Out Speakers

The 1069 portable media player from China comes in an interesting design - it has fold-out speakers that are tucked away neatly when not in use. Other features include :- 2.8" TFT LCD display 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera that...

MacBook Air Gets Rival

The MacBook Air has not even been out for more than a week, and other laptop manufacturers are already rolling up their sleeves to release a rival. Toshiba has the R500 that comes in two flavors - with the...

USB Bluetooth V2.0+EDR Adapter

Talk about small - Brando's tiny USB Bluetooth V2.0+EDR Adapter fits just nicely into your notebook or PC's USB port to provide Bluetooth functionality. Sounds like the perfect accessory for folks who want to transfer information wirelessly. Unfortunately, it...

Sharp E-Dictionaries With Backlit Display

Sharp has a couple of electronic dictionaries from its Papyrus line known as the PW-GT570 and PW-AT770, with the former coming in white, pink and blue while the latter has silver, black and red colors to choose from. Both...

More Dual-Core Celerons Coming

Intel looks set to release more dual-core Celeron processors sometime int he second quarter of this year, to take over where the E1000 and E1200 series left off. This new line will be known as the E1400, and it...

Neon Electric Sneakers Wow

Just take a look at this neon shoe that boasts urban Japanese icons as well as city names in honor of the Asics sub-brand Onitsuka Tiger. The entire shoe was made with a 3D printer, and if you peer...

DLO HomeDock HD Upscales Video

If you happen to store most of your video library on your iPod, then the DLO HomeDock HD will increase the usefulness of your Cupertino-designed PMP even further. This device upscales video from your iPod to 1080i or 720p,...

OSD 7-inch a-Si TFT LCD Display

OSD Displays has just announced a 7" a-Si TFT LCD panel which supports full video and carries a digital TTL 18-bit parallel interface in your standard form factor. You get competitive 65/65/55/65 viewing angles with this WVGA display along...

Samsung Silencio Canister Vacuum

Check out the Silencio Canister Vacuum from Samsung that in a strange way, somewhat resembles Master Chief's helmet. Samsung claims that its multi chamber system is capable of trapping up to 99.3% of dust, boasting a suction power rating...

Skull Speakers Look Creepy

Now this pair of Skull speakers definitely don't look too family friendly, but mom always taught me not to judge a book by its cover. In this case, the pair of speakers sound much better than they look, with...

WiFi Activity Dictates DS Game

Metro-Wardive is one interesting game for the Nintendo DS, whereby it uses the integrated WiFi connectivity to detect hotspot activity around you in order to generate a unique and interesting gaming environment. Names of hotspots in the vicinity are...

Computer Plays With Itself

No, not in that way. Researchers have come up with a computer that has an unending love for Pac-man, and it can even play the game a whole lot better than humans. Istvan Szita and Andras Lorincz from the...

Willcom X Plate Phone

Willcom has released the X Plate cell phone that comes with W-OAM technology (Willcom-Optimized Adaptive Modulation) that enables a Japan-only handset to be used in China, Thailand or Taiwan as long as you have the proper PIM card. The...

AT&T Offers SIM Card-Only Option

AT&T is now offering a SIM card-only option in their online score for just 5 bucks ($10 minus a $5 online discount), allowing you to have your very own AT&T line. This service probably targets those who already own...

Belkin Conserve Surge Protector

Belkin has just released the Conserve - an 8-outlet surge protector which aims to lower energy consumption by doing away with wasteful standby power. While this is supposed to help lower the overall impact on the environment while saving...

LED Cell Phone

While the world is enamoured with touch sensitive devices, along comes the humble LED cell phone that takes the opposite route to that of a smartphone's. The LEDs aren't there to make it look good, instead they all have...

Insignia Pilot Seems To Do It All

While iPods are extremely popular, they don't exactly pack in all the features that users clamor for. The Insignia Pilot hopes to bridge that gap with the following specifications. 4GB/8GB internal flash memory SD memory card slot Integrated FM...

Yes.digitrad.com: a free multimedia phone number

Yes.digitrad.com offers a phone number that allows users to receive calls on their phones or computers via the virtual phone on their web page. They can also place international calls from their mobile phones for the price of a local call.

BlackBerry 9100 To Get HSDPA

Those who were deflated with news that the BlackBerry 9000 (known in other circles as the 9100 as well) did not come with 3G connectivity, rejoice! RIM has just changed the details for the 9000, throwing in UMTS and...

iPod Touch Clone - Not The First

Here's yet another iPod Touch clone to hit the market, and as surely as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, this won't be the last. Dubbed the Video Touch from Korean company Tomato, you...

January 20, 2008

PocketGuitar Plucks Virtual Strings

If you love playing the guitar, then the PocketGuitar virtual guitar application for the iPhone and the iPod touch ought to be right up your alley. Developed as a Google Code project by Shinya Kasatani, this allows you to...

iRing Concept

Looks like Apple lovers are dime a dozen, and they would automatically defend to the death any negative press about their beloved company. For such dedication, Steve Jobs ought to reward these faithful fans (hopefully he doesn't call them...

Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Leaked

Lenovo's ThinkPad X300 has just leaked, and some of the known specs include :- 13.3" LED backlight WXGA+ display 1,440 x 900 resolution Integrated webcab 64GB SSD Internal 7mm DVD burner 3 USB ports, 1 VGA output and 1...

DIY Cell Phone Reception Booster

Boost Your Cellular Signal - video powered by Metacafe Ever walked in urban canyons while talking on your cell phone, only to be cut off in mid-coversation due to the lack of signal strength? If you are a fan of...

Ciggy-sized Unmanned Aircraft

Researchers at Oklahoma State University have collaborated with DARPA to release an unmanned aircraft that is tiny enough to fit in a soldier's pocket. It will use a futuristic propulsion system that consists of plasma thrusters and no moving...

MacBook Air Battery Replacement A Cinch

While everyone thought that the MacBook Air battery replacement process would be complicated, AppleInsider thinks otherwise. They claim that there is no need for special tools or knowledge if you want to swap out the MacBook Air's battery. All...

HP Bluetooth Laser Mouse

HP is not just interested in PCs, notebooks and servers, as they have just released the HP Bluetooth Laser Mouse that comes with a maximum sensitivity of 1,600dpi. That's pretty high for everyday use as it makes it more...

BottomsUp Concept Water Purifier

Drinking water from the tap is probably pretty safe these days, but if you're still paranoid then you'd best keep your fingers crossed that this concept from Samgmin Bae will enter production soon. Aptly dubbed BottomsUp, this portable water...

FCC Approves Nokia RM-358

The Nokia RM-358 certainly has a weird naming convention, but it has just been given the nod of approval by the FCC so never mind the name. It sounds much better as the 5610 - which is what it...

Sony Ericsson W520i Concept Phone

One thing good about concepts are you don't have to worry too much about engineering constraints, although you do want your idea to come out as relevant and doable simultaneously. Muhammad-Oli of Esato has the Sony Ericsson W520i concept...

iFrogz Audiowrapz - To Rock and Protect

The iFrogz Audiowrapz is a unique iPod nano protective skin as it not only prevents unsightly nicks and scratches to magically appear on your shiny new PMP, it also boasts a set of three speakers for you to share...

Cool&Hot Comfort Pad

I don't know about you, but isn't something like the Cool&Hot Comfort Pad going too far when it comes to pampering your pooch? Meant for those living in countries away from the equator where four seasons are a constant...

Gucci Bracelet Watch Concept

Nuno Oliveira has come up with the Gucci Bracelet Watch concept that slides open to reveal the time on a glass LED display when you need it, closing up the display in a graceful snap whenever you want it...

Asus Z802i Cell Phone

Asus has rolled out its Z802i cell phone that will take over the Z801's position. This handset catches the attention with its metal and leather materials, with the aim to bring together both form and functionality in a single...

 
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