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February 08, 2008

Israel Keeps Pilots Up with Viagra?

While it is not new that pilots are sometimes given drugs to keep them alert (or just awake), a military report from Israel says that the "Viagra family of drugs" might get the job done better because the improved...

AMD Not So Hot for Dell Anymore?

Dell has stopped selling AMD-based computers from its website but said that the company would still carry AMD processors in their stores and over-the-phone. Whichever way we look at it, this is a big blow for AMD (Dell.com is...

Kaleidescape Upcoming To Will Support Blu-Ray

Kaleidescape has started diffusing information about its Blu-Ray support...

Lexmark Z1480: Wireless Printing for $29

If you dream about cheap wireless printing, Crave has spotted a Lexmark Z1480 wireless color inkjet printer for $29.99 (after rebate, until tomorrow)

Sonim XP1 Indestructible Phone

If you’ve been watching the videos on YouTube, you’ll have seen the Sonim shot with a Glock 9mm by Mobil magazine and a Remington rifle by Metro

MacBook Pro 2008 Mock-Up

Spicu has an interesting mock-up of the upcoming MacBook Pro with Multi-Touch. They believe that the new design will use elements introduced by the MacBook Air: dark grey, black and rounder design. How close do you think this is...

Chanel Coco Phone Concept

Designed by Fred de Garilhe, this Chanel Coco phone would have a lower sliding part that contains the display and the function buttons while the upper-piece would hold the numeric pad.

New iPhone TV Ad

Apple has a new TV advertisement on its website. The clip explains “What’s so great about having the internet in your pocket”. Basically, having access to maps and services on your phone is the right answer. Go to the Apple...

Lenovo Olympics Limited Edition Laptop

I usually find theme-based laptops quite uninteresting, but at least the Ferrari and Lamborghini laptops do tend to look OK. That is certainly not the case of this Lenovo laptop designed (as a limited edition) for the upcoming Olympic...

Power-Generating Bionic Knee

This power-generating knee has been adapted from a knee brace. Although it is said that it could power a small device like a cellphone, it is not aimed at consumers. Instead it could be used by people who don’t...

Yahoo Live! Is… Live

Yahoo Live! is a live video streaming site that lets users broadcast to a wide audience on the web. The video performance was quite impressive

Explay Oio Nano Projector

The current product is a matchbox size solution that can project images as big as 30”. One of the secret behind this prowess is the use of uber-small light sources such as lasers and LED lights.

Alone In the Dark Site Is Live

Alone in The Dark takes place in Central Park this time.


Sennheiser Communications PC 350 Headset

The Sennheiser PC 350 is a high-end headset

Nokia N96 Specs Posted on the Web

Nokia N96 Specifications from Nokia Germany. GSM quad-band, HSDPA (3.5G) data connection, WiFi b/g, 2.8” 320x240 display...

February 07, 2008

Navizon for iPhone Updated with Constant Tracking, Buddy Proximity Alert

The latest version of Navizon features a user interface update but it will most importantly run in the background and keep your position updated, even if you are using another application.

On The Network 2/7

If Ubergizmo doesn’t provide your daily fix of mobile phone news, may be you should try to stop by Uberphones as well. What’s on the menu today? Here is a sample: Qualcomm surges ahead with multi-mode 4G chip Red...

Microsoft in Talks with Nokia about Windows Mobile Devices

Microsoft is urging Nokia to make Windows Mobile phones.

PC Guardian Physically Locks USB Ports

PC Guardian : It is known that USB keys can be used to steal data or install malware/spyware software on your computer. If you believe that you’re at risk, you could think that this USB port lock is what you need

$1000 Fine if Minors Browse Adult Content on Your Open WiFi

Ars Technica has an interesting article about how you could be fined $1000 if minors use your unprotected WiFi access to browse for adult material. That's a bill that is discussed in Utah. “If you live in Orem and...

Apple Rumored to Hold an Event Soon

TUAW has received an anonymous tip suggesting that an audio/video company has been reportedly been contracted by Apple to work on an event at the end of February. It is way too early for an iPhone 2 announcement, so what could...

Archos 405 Now With 30GB HDD

The Archos 405 is out and it has a 30GB hard disk – 15x the previous capacity

Google to Launch Free Music Downloads in China

While some search engines in China (including Baidu) are sparring with music majors in the courts, Google is reportedly panning to ink a deal with music industry players and Chinese music site top100.cn to offer free and paid DRM-free...

Wikipedia Offline for iPhone and iPod Touch

Patick Collison coded an offline Wikipedia app for the iPhone over his Christmas break because he likes “the warm fuzzy feeling of having the sum of all human knowledge in his pocket”. For the same reason that we do...

University of Wisconsin Sues Intel for Patent Infringement

The University of Wisconsin believes that Intel is currently using their research in the Core Duo processor and is filing a lawsuit, asking for money and a halt in processors shipment

45nm Cell Processor Is Cheaper To Make

IBM and Sony have a smaller version (45nm) of Cell, the processor that is used in the PS3. It’s true that it is probably more energy efficient and less hot, but it is most importantly 34% smaller and cheaper to produce

Sony Ericsson Bei Bei

Next Sony Ericsson phone, codenamed Bei Bei

Sony Ericsson Alona First Images?

Sony Ericsson continues to build on its Walkman brand with this phone codenamed Alona. It’s a clamshell Mp3 phone with the music user interface outside

Toshiba Gigabeat T802 8GB

Toshiba Gigabeat T802 has the following specs: 8GB of (flash) storage, Popular audio formats support, WMV support, 16 hours of battery...

Arm to Demo Google Android?

ARM (a mobile processor maker) will show a working cellphone concept running on Google’s Android OS. That should happen next week at the Mobile World Congress (3GSM) show in Barcelona

eReader Bookstore To Feature 17000 Unprotected eBooks

The fact that such a large eBook store starts to feature non-DRM (unprotected) files, may signal a shift that is similar to what’s happening to the music industry now.

Palm Centro Launches in Europe

February 7th is the official European launch date for the Palm Centro, the company’s entry-level smartphone powered by Palm OS

Google Apps Team Edition

Google pokes Microsoft in the eye (again) by releasing the Team Edition of its applications. Users can join using their corporate email addresses and see other users from the same company. Users can invite others within the company to...

MacBook Air SSD and Battery Benchmarked

Unlike what one would expect, the battery life is only 5 minutes higher. The battery is actually pretty good in my opinion. my Vaio SZ dies a lot faster than that, regardless of what I do.

Child Burned by PSP Console

a kid has been burned when his PSP battery overheated and burned a hole in the pocket’s pants.

Mini-Cube Speaker Phone Strap

Unless I want to turn my cellphone into some kind of short nunchaks, I never use a phone-strap. But what if the strap was a wooden mini-cube speaker that works with many audio sources, has 5hrs of battery life...

Digital Video Recording Rear View Mirror

The Car Camera Recorder Pro records what’s it “sees” from the windshield, so everything that happens in front of the car will be recorded, which might (or might not) be useful for an insurance claim.

BMW Mount for the Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS

Designed to be compatible with the Series 1 and Series 3, the new mount will allow the Garmin Nuvi 360 to be mounted nicely on the dashboard, instead of the windshield. There are no power cables hanging around, which...

February 06, 2008

T-Mobile Shadow Update

We reviewed the T-Mobile Shadow a while back, and we did not really like it, but if you own one, you might want to know that there’s a big firmware update for this Smartphone. Among the new/updated features: Audio...

Deals of the day

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Sprint has Unlimited Everything for $119 per Month

Sprint was not doing so well recently and has come up with a new plan to attract heavy users: it will provide everything (voice, data, email, text, MMS) for $119 a month, creating a worry-free, but somewhat expensive plan....

Computer Activity Takes its Toll on Real-Life Camping, Fishing

According to AP, increased computer activity has taken a toll on nature-based activities such as camping and fishing. That in turns might have an impact on how environment conservation and biodiversity are perceived, especially by children. There’s little doubt...

H2GO Fuel-Cell Powered RC Car

This remote controlled (RC) car is powered by a hydrogen fuel-cell. The fuel comes from water that is broken down to Hydrogen and Oxygen, using solar power. And Corgi, the manufacturer, says water, we’re talking about plain water. It...

Walkman Case Hides iPod

iPod theft has gotten pretty common since Apple's portable media player took the world by storm, so what's an iPod owner supposed to do? Well, other than make sure it remains well hidden, you can always take the ingenious...

Xbox 360 HD DVD Price Drop

Hmmm, it seems that Microsoft is moving in line with Toshiba to drop the price of HD DVD players by lopping $50 off the $180 price point to a new low of $130 in the US and Canada. This...

Sony BRAVIA XDV-D500 Portable TV

Sony has just introduced its new BRAVIA XDV-D500 portable TV that comes in black and champagne gold variations, featuring the following specifications :- 3" widescreen 432 x 240 pixel resolution display 160-degree viewing angle DMB TV AM/FM Tuner 2GB...

$7 Unlimited Browsing Plan

What can $7 get you today? Other that two cafe du jour from Starbucks or seven Double Cheeseburgers from McD's Dollar Menu (before taxes), you can also sign up with Rogers and Fido for their unlimited mobile browsing plan...

Nokia N82 Unlocked And Available

Those hankering after a Nokia N82 will now be able to pick up an unlocked version in the US for $630, bringing a 5 megapixel camera with xenon flash, GPS navigation, WiFi and HSDPA connectivity to the masses. It...

Sneak Peek of Dell XPS 730 H2C

Here's a sneak peak of Dell's latest computer, the XPS 730 H2C which has been targeted to be the successor to the XPS 720. While it might not look too easy on the eyes, the innards are what matters...

Fujifilm Z10fd & Z100fd Firmware Updates

If you happen to own either a Fujifilm Z10fd or Z100fd digital camera, then take note that new firmware updates are available for both devices. Currently at v.1.01, this update will speed up the power on cycle on both...

Canon iVIS FS10 Camcorder

Canon has just launched its iVIS FS10 camcorder that relies on dual flash memory to store recorded videos in Japan. Tipped to be released at the end of April, the iVIS FS10 will come with 8GB of internal flash...

February 05, 2008

Onix 400 Go On Sale

The Onix 400 from Bushnell is now available from sale, being the first handheld device of its kind that offers XM NavWeather which can be signed up as a stand-alone package or as a premium package. It can simultaneously...

iPhone Monitors Power Usage

The iPhone isn't only good for calls and viewing multimedia content, but with the Current State software, it empowers you with the ability to turn plugs on and off, activate timers while keeping track of everything remotely thanks to...

Watercooled Radeon 3870

Sapphire has released its new Atomic Radeon 3870 that is watercooled, helping keep the mercury low while you're busy fragging away on your PC in the latest DirectX 10 game. It comes with a standard dual-chip Radeon that features...

Digital Voice Changer Kit

Sure it is not April Fool's Day just yet, but if you want to play a prank on your friends, why not pick up the DIY Digital Voice Changer Kit? This voice changer device allows you to robotize, vibratoize...

Aura Note Audio Machine

April Music unveiled its Aura Note all-in-one player that manages to cram in a fair bit of high end specifications into a package that does not break the bank. Manufactured in South Korea, you get the following specifications :-...

Adidas Halo Shoes

Sporting giant Adidas have taken its first step into the world of electronic sports by releasing a limited edition pair of Halo shoes. I don't know about you, but these definitely aren't up to my taste. Still, if you're...

HTC Magnum A Hoax

Guess we were right after all - the specifications on the HTC Magnum look a wee bit too far out for belief, and that has been proven true. The HTC Magnum has been revealed to be in the same...

Lenovo Slim AC/DC Adaptor

Lenovo rolled out the ThinkPad and IdeaPad 90W slim AC/DC adaptor (what a mouthful) that helps you juice up your Lenovo notebook as well as another device simultaneously, all on a single adaptor. It measures a mere 0.5" thin...

Parvus Tactical Mission Computer

Parvus has introduced a rugged tactical mission computer that is powered by Windows XP Embedded, coming in a size that will definitely surprise many people - 3" x 4.3" x 7". Dubbed the DuraCOR 820 Small Tactical Mission Computer,...

NXP GNS7560 GPS chip

NXP Semiconductors is currently sampling its GNS7560 GPS chip which is touted to be the smallest and lowest-powered of its kind in the world. This chip takes in a mere four external connections while offering Windows CE and Windows...

FCC Approves Motorola M990 Smart Rider

Motorola has sprung a surprise on everyone with its M990 Smart Rider device, touted to be a GSM high tier fixed mobile car phone. It is supposed to offer high speed data services in addition to voice, entertainment, information,...

invisibleSHIELD For MacBook Air

Looks like the folks behind the invisibleSHIELD have made a MacBook Air version available, making it one compulsory add on as it helps keep your shiny new gizmo scratch-free throughout your travels. So far, there are invisibleSHIELD offerings for...

Sony Releases New Battery For PSP-2000

So you've finally found a game that you actually like for the PSP, but after going at it for a couple of hours you realize that it doesn't provide enough juice like the DS Lite. Fret not - Sony...

Opera Mobile 9.5

3GSM will see Opera's latest browser, the Opera Mobile 9.5 make an appearance there. This souped up version will take advantage of Opera's Presto rendering engine that is capable of hitting page load speeds similar to that of a...

Disney Mobile Heads To Japan

Looks like after closing down its US operations, Disney Mobile will be taking its business to the far east - Japan, in particular. Disney Mobile will work with Softbank to offer co-branded cell phones including the Disney Mobile DM001SH...

Asus Galaxi Mini

Asus wants in on the touch screen smartphone market and has fired its latest salvo with its new Galaxi Mini that will debut at the upcoming 3GSM event. This Windows Mobile 6.1-powered GPS smartphone will come with the following...

Smart Holograms To Monitor Health

Smart holograms that utilize materials known as hydrogels could soon be used to monitor our health, as it shrinks and swells in response to local environment conditions. Imagine diabetics using it to check their blood-sugar levels, patients suffering from...

KEYnetik Motion Interface System

Check out the KEYnetik motion interface system that relies on several accelerometers that detect movement direction while triangulating the origin of the foce in order to translate them into on-screen interactions. It is sensitive enough to do so without...

Seoul Blanketed With WiBro

Koreans are a very blessed bunch - especially those who live in Seoul. This mega city is the beneficiary of a city-wide WiBro blanket, making it possible for users to remain online despite zooming down the freeway at 100...

Panasonic Rolls Out 7 New Models

Panasonic has unveiled seven new cell phones in Japan, catering for NTT DoCoMo Inc, SoftBank Mobile Corp and KDDI Corp. These new models all feature enhanced image quality and 1Seg reception sensitivity in a slimmed down package. One interesting...

Joiku Brings Hotspot Capability To S60 Platform

Joiku from Finland has made available hotspot capabilities on the S60 platform - something Windows Mobile users have had for some time now. Known as JoikuSpot Light, this application will turn your S60-powered handset into a portable HSDPA-backed Wifi...

Meizu M8 Gets Patent

The Meizu M8 looks pretty close to the iPhone in terms of aesthetics, but amazingly enough it has already received a design patent from the Chinese patent office. The patent itself was filed last February, with the patent office...

O2 Launches XDA Orbit 2

Looks like the XDA Orbit 2 has just been launched into, well, orbit by O2 in the UK. Its predecessor, the Orbit hit the market a couple of years' back, so here's a new one for those who want...

NEC Pimps Up Laptops

NEC turns on the style by featuring laptops that come with Toshiko Kimura's drawings on them. It is actually a LaVie G Type L laptop that runs on an AMD processor, but never mind the specifications. After all, if...

Asustek Rampage Formula Motherboard

Asustek targets the gaming community with its Rampage Formula motherboard which boasts support for DDR3 1200MHz memory as well as Intel's X48 chipset. Some of the specifications are as follows :- System bus: FSB 1600 / 1333 / 1066...

Sony Ericsson J110 Cell Phone

Sony Ericsson will be introducing its J110 cell phone at 3GSM, and this candybar handset clearly targets the entry level market. Don't expect fancy stuff like 3G connectivity and the ilk - even the screen size looks small enough...

InfoSonics verykool Cell Phones

InfoSonics Corporation will be rolling out its verykool line-up at the upcoming 3GSM show in Barcelona that will feature GPRS, EDGE and 3G connectivity. These devices are currently in their final testing stages, so don't expect the paraded handsets...

Toshiba Satellites Get Penryns

Toshiba has decided to take the Intel Penryn route with its Satellite X205 and U305 notebooks, targeting both casual and the gaming crowd with more than enough processing power for their respective needs. The Satellite U305-S2816 is a slim...

Nurian X20 Electronic Dictionary

While C3PO can process thousands of languages, I suppose the Nurian X20 is but a very humble predecessor of that famous Star Wars icon. Featuring the ability to handle 11 different languages (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Spain,...

E-paper Music Score

No, EMS here doesn't stand for Expanded Memory Specification but E-paper Music Score instead. Folks who play in a band or orchestras will be able to identify with the pain of carrying huge stacks of sheet music, and this...

Teclast T50 PMP

The Teclast T50 portable media player might not have arrived on the scene with a bang, unlike those pesky iPods, but this model sure adds something that the majority of its competition doesn't have at the moment - a...

New Chip Runs On Body Heat

So, you're toting around that souped up laptop that is more capable than a desktop when it comes to playing the latest games? Unfortunately, you had better find a spot nearby to a power outlet if you're going to...

Deals of the day

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The New Planet Otterbox Website for the Adventurous Geeks

Today, OtterBox re-launched its Planet OtterBox website where the adventurous geeks can post their stories, photos and now videos of their OtterBox experience. Now users can easily browse the stories on a Google map. The new adjustable bar below...

Next-Gen MacBook Pro to Feature Multi-Touch

Apple will integrate the MacBook Air’s Multi-Touch pad in upcoming MacBook Pro laptops. The more interesting point is that the pads themselves are going to get larger to improve their usability.

Motus Darwin Wiimote Could Spawn Wii-like Games on Other Platforms

We’ve always said that Sony or Microsoft could create their own Wiimote and quite frankly, it’s not clear why they have not done so yet (other than to avoid potential lawsuits?). The Motus Darwin is a multi-platform Wiimote-like device...

Satin Silver PS3 Launching in Japan

I initially wanted the Ceramic White PS3, but the Satin Silver one might be good enough to go with the rest of the living room… humm.. Sony announced that a 40GB Satin Silver PS3 would be available in Japan only...

HiPhone –Another iPhone Clone

This photo shows the HiPhone, a GSM phone that is a fairly good copy of the iPhone – from the outside, of course. The shallow geek that’s in you can get the cool - for less. It costs $239,...

zzzPhone: Shop for a Customized Phone Like You Would for a PC

Chinese company zzzPhone sells customized cellphones to a degree never seen before, for an automated process. Users can choose to add 23 options ranging from case color to speakers, GPS, digital camera or water-resistance. The base phone starts at...

HTC Magnum? The Largest Windows Mobile 6 Device

portalppc.com has posted a about a gigantic tablet-like device called the HTC Magnum. From the photo, you can tell that it is running… Windows Mobile, which is funny when you associate the word “mobile” with the device on the...

Zilok.com: Try the MacBook Air for $29 a day

Zilok.com the online rental marketplace launched in October in Europe and in November in the US lets you try the MacBook Air before you buy. Given the experience that we had with Leopard not working for a while, I...

BiTMICRO 1.6TB SSD

You can tell that BiTMICRO is one company who does not rest on its laurels - shortly after releasing an 832GB SSD at the recently concluded CES '08, the same folk have just announced the 1.6TB Ultra320 SCSI SSD...

Tankpitstop Robotic Arm

While many gas stations have long introduced the self-service model, folks in the Netherlands could soon need not lift a finger to keep their vehicles refueled thanks to the Tankpitstop robotic arm. This unique invention relies on its array...

Mind Chair Sends Images To Brain Via Skin

The Mind Chair is one mind blowing experience if the product description reads correctly - it apparently utilizes sensory substitution techniques that enable the sitter to perceive moving images right in their brain thanks to nerves in the skin...

Microsoft Rolls Out New Mice

Microsoft has extended its stable of mice with two new additions - the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000. The former will target users who are always on-the-go and prefer portability over ease-of-use (we all...

USB Portable DVD Multi Drive

As notebooks get smaller and smaller these days, manufacturers tend to omit the optical disc drive, leaving users with no choice but to pick up an external optical drive instead. Brando has just made available its USB Portable DVD...

iPod touch Doubles Memory to 32GB

Looks like the iPhone isn't the only product from Cupertino's stable that has double the memory - it seems that the iPod touch has also gotten the same treatment. Guess the 16GB model will now have a 32GB model...

iPhone Gets 16GB Memory

Apple has just made available a new iPhone that comes with 16GB of memory, pushing the price to $499 while keeping the lonely 8GB model company at an Apple Store near you. The latter will still see its price...

Citizen TW600 Pedometer

I suppose there is a reason for Citizen to come up with the TW600 pedometer which is touted to be the slimmest of its kind in the world - to inspire all you out there to achieve a slim...

Mio Moov and Moov XL

Mio has a couple of new models waiting in the wings - the Mio Moov and the Mio Moov XL. While the name has not yet been officialized, you can tell that they verbally resemble the word 'move' instead...

Motion-activated Venus Fly Trap

We all grew up thinking that the Venus Fly Trap is but a plant, but apparently that is not the case with this artificial version. It still traps bugs though, but does not come with the nasty digestive juices...

Ceratec Xeno Speakers

The Ceratec Xeno speakers are extremely skinny to say the least, incorporating rows of colorful LEDs lights that illuminate your room with a rainbow glow. Highly customizable, you can choose from a wide range of anodising colors and grilles,...

Robotic Snake To Make Appearance

The London Science Museum will play host to a 2-meter tall robotic snake this April. This electronic serpentine creation was developed to be an interactive sculpture that is capable of reacting to what its viewers are doing, 'dancing' along...

February 04, 2008

Luke Arm Gets More Funding

Looks like DARPA's Luke Arm project, touted to be the most advanced prosthesis in the world, has just received a $31 million funding that will see it move even closer towards reality - i.e. being used by amputees. Just...

Drink Up With Mana Energy Potion

Anyone who loves RPGs will definitely find themselves in familiar territory when it comes to potions - the Mana Energy Potion fleshes out the fantasy, claiming that it is the “premium energy shot made by gamers, for gamers.” The...

Mobile Design Competition

The Royal College of Art recently held a mobile design competition that saw some pretty neat ideas which could actually be translated into actual products, assuming that hardware manufacturers actually take a look at it. The whole idea of...

Provia A7 Navigation Device

Hyundai Telematics has just rolled out its Provia A7 navigation device, targeting the high end segment of the Korean market. It will come with the following features :- Intel Monahan 806MHz processor 7" LCD display at 800 x 480...

Sanus Flat Panel TV Speaker Mounts

Sanus has introduced its new line of flat panel TV speaker mounts that are capable of connecting to current Sanus full-motion flat panel TV mounts, enabling the speakers to move in tandem in the same direction as the TV....

iPhone Sold In Barcelona Orange Store

Looks like the iPhone is already on sale at an Orange store in Barcelona, retailing for €499 along with a contract with Orange. This is rather weird news since Movistar has already been confirmed to be the official distributor...

VFGW-701 Portable Media Player

Now the VFGW-701 from Vensor International is one interesting portable media player as it seems to come equipped with everything but the kitchen sink. Powered by Linux 2.6, what stands out is the 7" touch screen TFT display -...

Hoverit Limited Edition Lounger

There is nothing quite like lounging in a lazy chair after a tough day at the office, but which chair suits you best? Hoverit from Britian plays on the concept of magnets with its Limited Edition Lounger, letting you...

Samsung G810 To Challenge N95

At long last, Nokia's N95 will finally get a decent challenge in the form of Samsung's upcoming G810 which will be announced at Barcelona next week. It is an improvement over the G800 camera phone, featuring the following specifications...

Hasbro Room Tech Gadgets

Hasbro has new stuff to keep you (and your kids) occupied, at least for a while. The Room Tech Clock and Room Tech Lamp work in tandem with each other, where setting on the alarm clock will allow it...

Fully Interactive USB Boxer

If you're too poor to pick up a Wii (or can't find one at the moment), then the fully interactive USB Boxer might just have to do while you wait for your Wii Boxing fix. This unique USB peripheral...

Lighted Full-Page Magnifier

Lazy to wear your reading glasses when you're reading in bed? Well, there is always the Lighted Full-Page Magnifier that tries to do its best to help you make out the small words and characters that appear in the...

Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communications

Denso will be testing its vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems in Japan from April this year onwards up till March 2011 - that's a long time of testing, but when it comes to road safety you can never be too careful....

Motorola Z12 Teaser

While Motorola mulls over whether to pull out of the cell phone business or not, that doesn't mean they will stop all promotional material for whatever new handsets they have left in the drawer. Word on the street has...

Solar Cell Strap For Phones

Running out of juice on your cell phone while having an important conversation is a downright bummer, but thankfully there are impromptu add-ons like this cell phone strap from Strap-Ya that features a tiny solar cell which is capable...

XM-2000 Electric Scooter

If you want to go green and don't have a long commute to work, then the XM-2000 electric scooter sounds like a viable alternative. This vehicle from China is powered by a 2kW electric motor and 60V batteries. Retailing...

HKA-6501C Media Box

At first glace, it seems that the HKA-6501C Media Box has everything, so why not get down to the nitty gritty and find out for sure? DVD/DIVX/MP4/VCD/HDCD/CD/MP3/WMA Playback 6.5? widescreen TFT color LCD display Touch Screen Full Function Control...

MCube Wireless Charger Concept

Cell phones' perennial problem would be the lack of juice - since day one, users often find battery life to put a damper in everyday use. The MCube wireless charger concept could make that a thing of the past,...

Green House LCD Monitor With HDMI

I find it pretty weird for Green House to include HDMI support on their new 22" LCD monitor while limiting its resolution to just 1,680 x 1,050 - which means you can't enjoy your high definition movies in full...

Ericsson And Lenovo Team Up

Ericsson has just inked a deal with Lenovo, allowing the former to supply the latter with HSPA mobile broadband modules that will target Lenovo notebooks later this year. These modules in theory will be able to offer a maximum...

NGage Cracked

Hear ye, hear ye! Come one, come all! Looks like N81 owners who wear that smug look on their elitist faces can wipe it away - apparently Nokia's NGage service has been cracked, and so far tests have shown...

Audio-Technica LP2D-USB Turntable

Audio-Technica's new LP2D-USB Turntable was first paraded at CES '08 last month, and it is finally available at retail stores for $229. This machine targets record lovers who want to digitally archive their collection of music for posterity (as...

kickTrak Measures Kicks

While I don't have any experience being pregnant due to the fact that I can't biologically, it would be safe for me to venture that the experience is a sacred one to most women. Having a life grow inside...

Sony Ericsson Alona Image Leak

Looks like Sony Ericsson is rather lax about their security when it comes to new phones - this leaked image of the Alona is not the first, and it definitely won't be the last. Looks pretty glossy to me...

AS-101 Mobile Digital TV Receiver

The new AS-101 Mobile Digital TV single chip receiver comes in a tiny footprint that measures a mere 5mm x 5mm and will be demonstrated at the Mobile World Congress later this month. Touted to be the smallest digital...

Ace Bayou Wireless Audio Recliner

Ace Bayou has unveiled its Wireless Audio Recliner that aims to optimize the home theater experience by immersing the audience with a superior level audio playback in a comfortable manner. Space inside the chair is used to amplify sound,...

Phoenix FailSafe System

Hitachi and Phoenix have gotten together to develop a new technology known as Phoenix Failsafe that acts as a safety net for users just in case their notebook is lost or stolen. This technology enables users to remotely track...

Petition For iPhone 802.1x Support

iPhone owners who are peeved that their beloved handset does not support the 802.1x network access control standard are encouraged to head on here to sign a petition. While I'm not sure whether an online petition is enough to...

Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard Sold for $2750 on eBay

We told you about a pending auction of the Optimus Maximus OLED keyboard from Art Lebedev. Well, it looks like one was sold in another action for $2750. That’s quite a crazy number, even if the keyboard is cool...

Motorola Z12 Video Teaser Video?

In this teaser video Motorola shows users carrying devices like TVs and Laptops in the street (it’s quite painful) and hints that its upcoming phone will be able to deliver all that, in the palm of one’s hand, obviously....

Intel Itanium with 2 Billion Transistor Processor

Intel has launched its Itanium quad-core processor for servers (commercial name: Tukwila). It is just the latest evolution of Intel’s long line of processors, but this one passes the 2 Billion transistor mark, which is remarkable. To be fair,...

Gecko Glue

Researchers have been studying Geicos for years trying to mimic the stickiness of their feet but it seems that a commercial application is coming. UC Berkeley and Clark College have announced that their teams have created a tape that...

Samsung G810 GPS Smartphone

We’ve got news from Europe that Samsung is going to show its G810 Symbian Smartphone at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona. According to the source, here are the specifications of the phone: Symbian 9.2, S60 3.1 GSM/HSDPA 3.6Mbps...

Cheap Hydrogen Production from Nanoptek

Nanoptek, a startup based in Maynard, MA is working on a way to separate hydrogen from water that would have several advantages: low-cost, zero carbon footprint and being local. Nanoptek says that it has improved the uses of Titania...

Microsoft to Push Surface to Consumers ASAP

Microsoft Video If you have not seen the Microsoft Surface demo, it’s basically a table touch display computer that users can interact with. Because it’s a computer, possibilities are only limited by developers’ imagination. We love the concept. When presented...

Yahoo Discontinues Music Service, Will Send Customers to Rhapsody

I can’t seem to read three headlines in my feed reader without seeing Yahoo in the title. It is reported that Yahoo will cancel its Unlimited Music service (I’m a subscriber) and direct users to Rhapsody. The terms of the deal...

Is Apple Really Considering Buying Yahoo?

A report from Scotland On Sunday mentioned that Apple and News Corp were considering bids to buy Yahoo and that Yahoo’s management would prefer to be rescued by Apple rather than Microsoft. If Microsoft was to buy Yahoo, it...

Goldvish To Open In Geneva

It is well documented that plenty of rich (and famous - the two kind of go together always) folks often head to Switzerland and set up a home there as they don't have to pay the taxman a single...

Xbox 360 Elite Laptop

Forget about your average laptop - this one from Ben Heck will definitely blow your mind away, especially if you're an avid gamer. Ben Heck has managed to squeeze in the entire innards of an Xbox Elite 360 into...

JVC SP-A440 Surround Sound Simulator

JVC has released its SP-A440 sound system that comes in the form of two cube speakers, each containing a couple of 1.3" drivers on different faces. This configuration is meant to offer broader sound coverage as well as a...

Infant Scale Concept

Talk about a comfortable scale to weigh your newborn kid. The Inflatable Scale concept is a portable air cushioned infant scale that can be stored easily the moment you release the air out of the cushion. Don't worry about...

Eizo ColorEdge CG301W Monitor

Eizo's ColorEdge CG301W Monitor is different from the rest of the pack not just because it is a 30" widescreen LCD monitor, but it comes with hardware calibration as well. This unique monitor features a wide color gamut, 12-bit...

Kodak KAC-05020 5MP Image Sensor

Camera phones definitely can't hold a candle to an actual digital camera despite making leaps and bounds in terms of technology over the past few years. They're notoriously poor in low-light shots, even for phone models with a built-in...

Samsung Launches SCH-W350

Samsung has a brand new HSDPA phone for all and sundry to play with the SCH-W350, also known as the SPH-W3500. This particular handset features a swiveling display - something that is getting more and more common these days...

NEC AccuSync LCD Monitors

NEC takes the discreet route with its lineup of AccuSync LCD monitors, tucking the stereo speakers right underneath the bezel to do away with the heavy hanging "chin" that often appears on mixed-media displays. This line will come in...

LG To Debut KF510

LG will take advantage of the Mobile World Congress next week by launching the LG-KF510 cell phone that treads on Samsung's slim ground thanks to a thickness of just 10.9mm. This slider handset might look fragile but is actually...

Stealth TuffTouch Industrial Grade LCD Display

The Stealth TuffTouch Industrial Grade LCD monitor is one commercial solution that ought to be able to last a whole lot longer than standard touch screen displays, capable of holding its own despite the rigors of industrial and commercial...

February 03, 2008

NavGate 500 Sneaks Into Europe

Looks like Pioneer will be bringing in the AVIC-F500BT into Europe, save for the fact that it has been branded as the NavGate 500. This GPS navigation devices comes with a 5.8" WVGA 800 x 480 resolution display, which...

JVC Hard Drive Camcorders

JVC offers a couple more hard drive camcorders for everyone, in the form of the GZ-HD5 and GZ-HD6. These new Everios claim to offer industry-leading picture quality in a compact form factor, measuring nearly 45% smaller than their predecessors....

Transformers-like Robots In The Works

It seems that scientists are now working on Transformers-like robots that are able to shapeshift at the flick of a switch, mimicking ant-like behaviour. You won't find behemoths from the movie making an appearance anytime soon, as these are...

Rumor: iPod Firmware Damages Headphones?

Word on the street has it that Apple's firmware (ver. 1.1) for the iPod Classic might cause a serious electrical problem, sending residual electrical pulses through the headphone jack and docking connection. These pulses claim to measure as high...

Posey Interactive Toy For Adults

Playing with LEGO is more often than not an activity associated with kids, but chances are adults will have fond memories of their childhood with these building blocks and probably would enjoy building more stuff without letting the rest...

SolarPalm Palm TX Loves The Sun

Allen Wong has been working hard on his SolarPalm - a solar-powered Palm TX. Granted, that device doesn't really take up too much juice in the first place but it is still very nice to see devices not relying...

Kaossilator Music Synthesizer

The Kaossilator music synthesizer ditches keys and buttons when it comes to playing musical notes, relying instead on a revolutionary touchpad design. Move your finger from left to right to change the pitch of the note, and up and...

Athletic USB Hub

I suppose if the upper management awards you with one of these, you'd best buck up in your job. It probably means you aren't running fast enough to keep up with the rest of the team, or you're simply...

Victorinox Rescue Tool

Victorinox is famous for its long line of army knives, and the latest is this Rescue Tool. Carrying more than enough functions to help you out of sticky situations, you will definitely find the £59.99 asking price well worth...

Samsung F490 Priced

Looks like you don't have to wait for much longer as the Samsung F490 has already been priced at 400 Euros and will begin shipping this month. Unfortunately, it will ship in Russia first, so the rest of the...

Rail Gun Developed By U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has recently installed an electro-magnetic laboratory rail gun which looks set to be the largest of its kind ever built. This 32-megajoule weapon is capable of heaving projectiles at Mach 7, allowing it to shoot 10...

Ozone Neutron Inflatable Audio Chair

The Ozone Neutron inflatable chair not only looks like a great place to plant your rear end after a particularly long day, it also comes with built-in speakers at the lining of the chair complete with input jacks, allowing...

Advantech Panels Run Windows CE

Advantech has just rolled out a couple of fanless panel computers which come with 3.5" touch screen displays, running on Windows CE. Available in TPC-30T and TPC-32T models, both of them are capable of operating without a fan despite...

Thumbs Up Mini Spy Cam

The Thumbs Up Mini Spy Cam claims to be one of the smallest video and audio recorder in the world, at least commercially. Who knows what other secret government bodies have to check up on your movement anyways? I...

Spy Light Hand Finger Lights

The Spy Light Hand Finger Lights definitely looks like a fun toy to have around, literally placing light at your fingertips. Features include :- 2 LEDs on four flexible cables Adjustable closure fits different sized hands Lights automatically shut...

ThinkGeek Vibe Body Sound Earphones

Looks like it didn't take too long for the En-Tech Vibe NVE-100 earphones to arrive Stateside from Korea, appearing on ThinkGeek slightly over a month after the Korean release. Well, at least we don't have hand-drawn designs to refer...

Sanyo W62SA Spa Phone

Sanyo W62SA Spa Phone A Spa phone? What's the world coming to these days? Well, this handset claims to offer users with a series of relaxing lights and sounds to help one unwind after a particularly long day at...

Everex Cloudbook XP Driver

Strange to see a product that has not yet been released in the market to announce drivers for it, and this is what happened to Everex's Cloudbook. Paul Kim, the Director of Marketing for Everex recently confirmed that Windows...

Rocking Out With Pocket Guitar

While Pocket Guitar looked pretty hot when we covered the story last month, it seems that this guy has managed to master all the nuances of the software. Just check him out in the video, strumming through the virtual...

Bell Launches White HTC Touch

Folks living in the Great White North will now be able to get their hands on a white HTC Touch courtesy of Bell. Never mind the specs - how much, you ask? It will come with the following price...

Sony Ericsson Concepts

Looks like Sony Ericsson would do well to take into consideration a couple of these concept designs from their fans - the full touchscreen X890i and the Cyber-shot concepts. The back of the X890i looks a little too "loud"...

Motorola W755 Sneak Peek

Verizon will be getting the Motorola W755 in a few months' time, so if you're in the market for a new clamshell handset then, why not check out what it looks like before arriving at a decision? Looks like...

Chrome iMac Get Different Flavors

Computer Choppers, famous for adorning everyday electronics with exquisite materials have set their eyes on the 24" iMac this time. They will soon make available more than 12 different plating options and a fair number of finishes for these...

Kodak Nexpress M700 Digital Color Press

Kodak has just rolled out its Nexpress M700 Digital Color Press that spits out A3 prints faster than you can say "Kodak". It is capable of hitting a whopping 70 pages per minute - that translates to approximately 2,160...

Wooden Cube Phone Charm Speaker

This wooden phone charm is not there to decorate your phone only - instead, it is actually a tiny speaker that can also be hooked up to other portable electronics such as an MP3 player, iPod, or even DS....

Hanging Printer Concept

Remember those swimming pools that seem to flow right over the edge? Well, the Hanging Printer Concept takes the same route, where most of its components are located right below the desk while the only parts sitting on the...

Massaud Super Airship

Now this 700ft super-airship is the stuff of dreams, and is currently being developed by French-based Massaud. This huge airship might usher the Final Fantasy era in albeit slowly, capable of ferrying up to 40 passengers in the sky...

Free Laptop With Mobile Broadband Service

Looks like folks who are signing up with 3's mobile broadband service will be getting a free laptop as well, although don't expect the latest and greatest model but instead one that does basic tasks just fine, i.e. surfing...

Motorola Mulls Selling Handset Business

I suppose it is a very sad day should the above actually happen - it would somewhat be akin to McDonald's selling off their burger business just to concentrate on desserts like ice cream and apple pie. This could...

Asus P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP Motherboard

Asus has announced its P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n motherboard that claims to be the most energy-efficient of its kind in the world, bringing the following to the table :- Intel X48 chipset EPU technology DDR3 2000MHz dual-channel memory Dual...

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