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February 16, 2008

Machines to Match Humans by 2029?

The BBC has an article entitled Machines 'to match man by 2029'. It quotes Ray Kurzweil (an artificial intelligence engineer) saying "I've made the case that we will have both the hardware and the software to achieve human level...

February 15, 2008

Pain Wrap Claims To Ease Pain

Is your boss a literal pain the in the neck? Then wearing this Pain Wrap ought to help, if word from the manufacturer can be taken at face value. It apparently uses micro current therapy that allows a low...

Health Guard Concept

The elderly normally find that their mental faculties start to deteriorate as they edge closer and closer towards the century mark where age is concerned. The Health Guard concept aims to keep tabs on the elderly by monitoring what...

Pocket IR Modem

Remember the good old days when you go online using a 56k modem? The Pocket IR Modem brings back the (not so) good old days, hooking up with various antiquated Pocket PC/Palm OS devices via IrDA, allowing you to...

British Museum Goes Online

The British Museum aims to increase the knowledge of everyone by putting its collection online, and there will be over seven million items to gawk at by the time they're done. So far images of 275,000 objects have been...

In-Reach Child Tracker

Make sure your tiny one doesn't venture beyond his/her designated boundaries with the In-Reach Child Tracker. This child tracking system is perfect for giving your child some freedom and giving you peace of mind. The child tracking system allows...

Dell/Alienware Concept Phone

Not so long ago, there was a rumor about Dell jumping into the cellphone market with a Google Android phone. While the rumors are likely to be just vapor, it inspired some to create a concept of what such...

Hydrogen Powered Phone

This cell phone is powered by a Hydrogen fuel cell that works by extracting hydrogen from water, then extracting electrons from the hydrogen. It is a water-powered phone, in a sense. Of course, some energy is needed to break...

PlayStation 3 Messaging Details Officially Leaked

The picture on the right was taken from the official PS3 website and it shows a new “Friends and Messaging” feature for the PS3. This is basically an IM client for the PS3 that would offer the usual text,...

PlayStation 3 Outsells Xbox 360 in January, Gets Close to Wii

The PlayStation 3 has outsold the Xbox 360 and got very close to the Nintendo Wii last month, according to the latest market research. Wii: 274,000 units PS3: 269,000 units xBox 360 : 230,000 It might be that consumers...

Samsung TouchWiz User Interface in Video

Many manufacturers can create a nice touch phone, but not everyone is capable of building the user interface that goes with it. This video shows Samsung’s TouchWiz touch interface in action. Take a look at let us know what...

Buy Rock Band Tracks on iTunes (Expensive)

There are quite a lot of Rock Band fans out there, and it looks like a little bit more money can be squeezed out of the franchise. The tracks are now available on iTunes for $73.26 – yes, that’s...

Weird: Sandwich Phone

We would file this in the “weird” category. This phone is made with fake bred and a regular phone, it doesn’t look very ergonomic and we’re not sure whether or not the surface has residual butter or mayo on...


Apple Patent on Podmaps Hints at Strong Navigation System

This patent application from Apple is for an application called Podmap. It looks like it has everything that is needed to build a GPS application that the one found in in-car navigation systems. Of course, this could be used...

On The Network 2/15

Can’t get enough mobile phone news? Try visiting Uberphones.com. iAno piano application for the iPhone Sony Magazine makes reference to a PSP-like Phone Samsung unveils portable mobile phone projector AT&T Tilt getting a ROM update today Can you boost your...

Smeg Home Garden

The Smeg Home Garden does away with the hassle associated with keeping plants in your home, since it boasts a glass and metal miniature greenhouse environment that requires virtually no maintenance at all. While your plants inside would probably...

Mpion MP3 Player Zaps Zits

This zit zapper does not only help to keep your face free from the pimple scourge, it also plays MP3 files as well. Tipping the scales at a mere 1.2 ounces, it holds a paltry 128MB of storage space...

Order Starbucks Via Apple

Folks who can't get enough coffee from Starbucks will soon be able to order their favorite caffeinated beverage from the comfort of their iPhone and iPod touch without waiting in line, courtesy of a new Starbucks program that functions...

Kota Triceratops Dinosaur

Kora the Triceratops dinasour looks like the perfect Christmas present for your kid - never mind the Yuletide season is still a good 10 months away. Standing at more than 40" tall, this interactive triceratops boasts movement sensors in...

Wal-Mart Drops HD DVD In June

Looks like Toshiba had better put HD DVD out of its misery with news trickling out that Wal-Mart will not restock its shelves with HD DVD players and movies by the time June rolls around, following similar decisions made...

Limited Edition Designer iPod touch

If you think the standard iPod touch isn't a good enough present for the other half in your life, then this limited edition designer iPod touch could potentially change your mind. Selfridges is carrying this unique iPod line, featuring...

Samsung SGH-i780 Head For Europe

Looks like the Samsung SGH-i780 will be making its way to Europe sometime in the near future, running on Windows Mobile 6 Professional. Orange UK and Telefonica Movistar are so far two confirmed carriers for this Samsung smartphone, but...

Vodafone Self-Help Service

While Vodafone claims that their new and advanced customer service available directly on the handset itself in real time is meant to provide users with a self care facility, I think otherwise. Chances are Vodafone is going to cut...

Verbatim Has New Mice

More often than not, Verbatim is often associated with storage solutions more than computer mice. Nevertheless, this has not stopped the company from releasing a new range of laser and optical mice that is comfortable to use regardless of...

Toshiba To Kill HD DVD?

Word on the street has it that Toshiba will be pulling the plug on its HD DVD format pretty soon, after realizing that large-scale price discounts recently did not result in a surge in player sales. With Blu-ray getting...

Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show Webcam

Hercules will be releasing its Dualpix Chat and Show webcam later this month, with the main aim of making online video communication a cinch for users who want to hold a video chat and show off photos simultaneously. With...

Transcend 4GB aXeRam Extreme Performance

If you're serious about extracting the best performance from your PC, then Transcend Information's 4GB aXeRam Extreme Performance DDR2-1066+ dual-channel memory kit ought to please even the most avid gamer and power user. Each performance kit comes with a...

TS4601 Stereo Headset Amplifier

STMicroelectronics has announced its TS4601 stereo headset amplifier that was specially optimized for feature-phone applications, claiming to bring a slew of improvements where audio performance is concerned. Needless to say, the TS4601 touts an improvement in battery life -...

Spyker iPhone Clone

Could the Spyker be the European version of the iPhone clone? Well, the possibility is definitely there - just take a good look at the photo above and you'll probably think it shares the same father as the iPhone....

Motorola Motopure H12 Full Of Bling

The Motopure H12 from Motorola was on display at MWC '08, boasting 18k gold and more than 184 diamonds, making it one of the most luxurious Bluetooth headsets in the market. If you're interested in owning one of these...

Guitar Hero Minimized

If you're a huge fan of Guitar Hero, then this pocket-sized Guitar Hero is definitely the game for you. It measures a mere 7 3/4" x 3" which is roughly 75% of the original size. Heck, even the guitar's...

Leon Speakers Horizon Line

The latest Horizon line 414-LCR-X-A from Leon Speakers will definitely make a fine addition to your flat screen display at home, and it doesn't take up much space unlike those huge speakers. This offering brings together the left, center and...

Action Police Deca Game

Here's something for the pugilist in you - the Action Police Deca game from Konami. This unique arcade game allows you to release all your pent up frustration by punching people's face via the two connected handles found on...

Gold Cartridge For $15,000

If you happen to have $15,000 sitting prettily in the bank (or PayPal account) and are a huge fan of all things Nintendo, then this Nintendo World Championships 1990 Gold Cartridge is up for auction for $15,000, making this...

Apple Not Keen On Gaming System

Looks like the iGame will have to wait - at least for the forseeable future. Word on the street has it that Apple won't be developing a game system anytime soon, as Apple will maintain the iPod's position as...

February 14, 2008

Flash Drives To Make Memory Jump

Looks like larger capacity solid-state drives will be rolling out of manufacturing lines pretty soon - at least from SanDisk anyway. SanDisk and Toshiba are currently working on a new 43-nanometer manufacturing process which will see SSDs released with...

Voltaic Backpack Is 100% Green

Voltaic is known for its solar backpacks that help keep your laptop and gadgets charged while you're on the go thanks to the power of the sun, but the company has taken a few more important steps towards being...

Road Pro 12V Sandwich Maker

Talk about making it easy to pile on those pounds even when you're out on the road - the Road Pro 12V Sandwich Maker helps you whip up an instant snack whenever the munchies strike. This portable device is...

Wii Fit Is No Gym Replacement

The Wii Fit was not meant to be a replacement for a trip to the gym, according to Nintendo supremo Shigeru Miyamoto anyway. He did say, "I forgot to mention something important earlier: I don't think Wii Fit's purpose...

Wiimote-proof Your TV

Having too much fun with the Wii could result in a damaged TV as many people have already found out since Nintendo's latest generation console was released. Flat panel TVs aren't cheap to replace either, so here's a pretty...

Solar-powered Razor

Getting a five o'clock shadow somehow seems to be faster when you're out in the wild, and as we all know, power outlets are pretty hard to come by in the wilderness. Thankfully, there is always the power of...

Rinspeed Underwater Car

I know this certainly sounds like the stuff of dreams, but Rinspeed has demonstrated its sQuba car at the Geneva Motor Show. What makes this vehicle unique is the ability to travel on land as well as drive underwater...

Sequels For Verizon LG Phones?

Looks like LG will be rolling out updated models to a couple of successful handsets from Verizon - the VX8610 will oust the Chocolate, while the VX9100 will most likely see the enV out of the door. The former...

LG Rumor Is Scoop At Alltel

The LG Rumor from Sprint will soon be available on Alltel Wireless, although it will experience a change in name. This time, the Rumor has transformed into the Scoop, although you can't eat any ice cream with this. The...

USB Traffic Lights

Now isn't this a hoot - USB-powered traffic lights for those boring days at the office as you reminisce your journey to work while inching your way through a massive gridlock. 4-port USB 2.0 Hub USB Traffic Light as...

Wireless Mouse A Pen, Too

Who knew that a wireless mouse could actually double up as a pen? Well, this unique device functions as a standard pen for you to put down your John Hancock, but when you detach the receiver and hook it...

iPhone Box Has Other Uses

Instead of sending your iPhone box to the recycling center, why not use it for other nefarious purposes? There is this nifty pinhole camera that can be installed in the iPhone box, known as the iHole. Scot Hampton who...

LaCie LaCinema Premier

The LaCie LaCinema Premier might be just what the doctor ordered if you're a big fan of video streaming and love embracing all sorts of file formats. In addition, the LaCinema Premier can also double up as a USB...

Subscription-based Zonbu Laptop Review

PC Mag has taken the subscription-based Zonbu laptop for a spin, and here's what they have to say about it. Pros: $279 laptop. Gentoo Linux is solid. Unlike the Zonbu PC, the Zonbu Notebook actually has 60GB of local...

Sony PlayTV Edging Closer To Launch

Looks like Europeans won't have too much longer to wait for Sony's PlayTV. I guess the gulf of water between the US and Europe also shows that there are different methods of thinking (and driving), so those living Stateside...

Bill Gates Gives Up on Using Facebook

It’s not surprising: when you’re Bill Gates, hanging around in Facebook with your real identity can only bring one thing: a flood of “friends” invite (and the subsequent Vampires and Zombies…) that make the sites pretty much unusable. Not...

SuperDrive Replacements For Macs

I have been shopping for a super drive replacement, because the one in our MacBook Pro doesn’t work (it never worked in fact). Because it takes ages for Apple to replace it, I thought that I would do it...

AT&T Rolls Out New HSUPA Data Cards

AT&T wants more of your money in exchange for (supposedly) fast download speeds with their new HSUPA-capable 3G wireless broadband modem cards. First off we have the GT Ultra that comes in the archaic PCMCIA II form factor, followed...

OLED Shutters The Way To Go

Louvered shutters could be on their way out, but Damian Savio might just change your mind with this final-year show at the University of Western Sydney. This 23-year old's idea of using OLEDs and advance transparent Photovoltaic Nanoscale technology...

First Green Dryer In The World

The International Builders' Show played host to the first green dryer in the world, claiming that clothes will dry up to 41% faster while reducing the energy consumption of the dryer by half compared to a standard dryer we...

Universal KP-900 Wireless Keypad

Having a universal control in your home is definitely a boon, and the Universal KP-900 Wireless Keypad is a welcome addition to any abode. This device can be used to control your pad's lighting, blinds, thermostat, and security systems,...

Sony CFD-W77 Does Tapes

Who knew that tape decks are still being released in this day and age? Sony goes against the grain with the CFD-W77, featuring a dual tape recorder (with dubbing capabilities - talk about low-tech piracy), a CD player and...

LG Struts Its Stuff At London Fashion Week

The London Fashion Week was attended by models from LG, although not of the human variety. Instead, a cutting edge TV collection was unveiled with the LG6000 leading the way. This TV boasts a slim slhouette with a special...

Love Detector From KTF Mobile

If you're living in Korea, then do take some time to check out the "Love Detector" service on KTF Mobile which merges the idea of a video conference along with the suspense of classic Love Tester machines. All you...

KITT Dashboard

Looks like KITT's (of Knight Rider fame) dashboard has gotten a little inspiration from the all conquering iPhone. You look at the iPhone and you go—thats the coolest phone out there. It's just a flat screen that you can...

Gigabyte Rolls Out 3.5G Smartphones

Gigabyte has released its new 3.5G Windows Mobile smartphones that will come with brand TV and GPS navigation functions as well. These two devices are the MS800 and the MS820, with the latter boasting exclusive motion-sensing G-Sensor and a...

Sharp Has New Blue Laser

Sharp recently introduced a new blue laser that maintains the same 3.3mm diameter of its predecessor, although the GH04P25A4G semiconductor laser does feature a power boost to 250mW. This results in 6x recording speeds for dual-layer Blu-ray media that...

Europe Gets New Sony Headsets

Sony's going to parade its audio expertise by launching five new headsets to its range, including the headband PC headsets DR-220DPS and DR-220DPTM. There are a couple more headband headsets with in-line volume control known as the DR-220DPVS and...

iPhone Screen Bubbles

Looks like the iPhone isn't all that perfect - there are some folks who have already started to see bubble-like distortions making an unwelcome appearance under the iPhone display's glass layer. Good thing Apple will replace these affected iPhones,...

Yamake For N-Gage

Nokia wants you to let your creative juices flow with its Yamake for N-Gage that enables gamers to create their own games. Conjuring mini-games involves adding content and with the ability to share and play it with your friends,...

Motorola Loses The Plot?

Has Motorola thrown in the towel already? While other companies have released jaw-dropping handsets at MWC '08, Motorola has certainly failed to wow with the W181, W161 and WiFi-enabled Z6w. All of them are pretty much in the mid-range...

GE Sensors Control Ventilation

GE aims to increase energy efficiency at schools by helping them control their ventilation and outdoor air supply by installing a bunch of sensors. Guess having a healthy body translates into a healthy mind, which will result in students...

STM-8100 Industrial PDA

Check out this extremely slim industrial PDA known as the STM-8100 that features a 2D barcode scanner and GPS functionality, crammed into a durable design that is IP65 rated. Sounds perfect for businessmen who tend to indulge in a...

PupHut Provides Safety For Your Pooch

Transporting your pooch around can be quite a challenge, and if the back seats of your truck are already full, where else can you put Fido without having him melt under the sweltering hot sun? The PupHut is an...

AMKAR E-6 Vehicle For Sale

The AMKAR E-6 is one unique vehicle as it can carry up to six passengers besides being wheelchair accessible. Since it is battery powered as well, you don't have to worry about adding to the pollution in your area,...

Passive Air Conditioning

Keeping cool on a hot summer day takes a whole lot of electricity to work the air conditioner, but researchers from the Malaviya National Institute of Technology in India could provide the world with a greener solution thanks to...

Dolby Mobile At MWC

Looks like everything is going mobile these days, including Dolby. The audio company has just announced Dolby Mobile, an audio processing technology platform that claims to deliver "rich, vibrant surround sound" to whatever media you're enjoying at the moment,...

Hokey Spokes For The Trendy

Just in case you're worried that nobody can spot you at night while cycling the Hokey Spokes will definitely dispel all doubts despite making you look a tad out of place. These transparent blades are connected to the wheels...

Panasonic SoftBank 822P Now Official

Panasonic has just released the SoftBank 822P on an official basis, bringing the following features to the table :- 8.9mm thin body W-CDMA and GSM support 2 megapixel camera Bluetooth connectivity 96 grams in weightIf you happen to reside...

Buffalo BD Recorder

Buffalo has also thrown its weight behind the Blu-ray camp by releasing a new range of internal and external Blu-ray recorders that feature a 4x recording speed. There is no fixed price on these recorders as at press time,...

Atlas Kinetic Cell Phone Concept

Bringing a balance to both form and function is one of the greatest challenges any hardware designer can face, so thankfully we have concepts that allow one's imagination to go wild. The Atlas Kinetic cell phone concept is made...

Archos To Go 3G With PMPs

Archos looks set to be the first over the finish line with its new line of portable media players that will feature 3G connectivity, allowing it to virtually connect to the Internet no matter where you are - as...

Motorola ROKR E8 On T-Mobile

An official Motorola source has revealed that T-Mobile in the US will be launching the ROKR E8 cell phone to the masses pretty soon. Well, if you're one of the few people who still want to pick up a...

Telecom Italia To Get Readius

The Readius cell phone is on display at MWC '08, so if you're curious on how it looks like better head on to Barcelona. I guess an electronic paper display is still very much a novelty, allowing one to...

Lenovo ThinkPad X300

You've heard the rumors about the product - here it is in the flesh. Just like the MacBook Air, it is extremely slim in nature thanks to the inclusion of a 64GB solid-state drive along with a 13.3" LED...

Toshiba Releases New HD DVD Firmware

Toshiba ain't throwing in the towel just yet although the odds are stacked heavily against it. I'm not sure whether to commend it for taking a strong (last) stand or to have sympathy. Nevertheless, the technological giant from Japan...

Harman Kardon DVC 600 Blu-ray Player

I guess Toshiba had better cut its losses where HD DVD is concerned, as more and more hardware manufacturers are producing Blu-ray devices. Harman Kardon will be releasing its DVC 600 Blu-ray player this September at IFA '08 in...

SmartGuide Concept

The SmartGuide power drill concept is definitely something worth thinking about, especially for folks who can't seem to use a power drill properly while spoiling the entire surface. It utilizes a couple of interset rings which collapse in on...

Panasonic Titanium Flat Road EB

Panasonic's Titanium Flat Road EB is one racing-type electric bicycle that helps you amble along with the power of electricity. A full charge provides up to 10km of range within thirty minutes. In addition, Panasonic has thrown in SLIM...

February 13, 2008

Coffee Machine Tells The Difference

Just in case you don't have reliable tastebuds, how about this coffee machine that is capable of telling the difference between good and bad coffee? It doesn't work with all blends save espresso though. This machine touts to have...

Mad Catz Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit

Mad Catz Interactive has released its Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit to the masses, enabling Xbox 360 owners to hook up directly to any standard HDMI input on their TVs or displays in order to enjoy the benefits of...

iPAQ 610 Cancelled

HP's iPAQ 610 won't be coming Stateside after all, as the company mentioned that "due to recent legal issues between suppliers of mobile phone technologies, HP has decided not to offer the iPAQ 610 Business Navigator to U.S. customers...

HARV System For Military

Sending robots to a battlefield is the dream of many a general as there won't be any human lives at stake, but robots are not yet smart enough to make their own decisions on the battlefield. Enter HARV 0-...

Olympus E-430 In The Works

Looks like word on the street has it that the Olympus E-330 DSLR will get a replacement in the form of the E-430, if a post on Photo-Forum.net is to be believed. The E-430 is tipped to come with...

BenQ Mobile Internet Device

BenQ rolled out its Mobile Internet Device at the MWC '08, bringing the following specifications to the table :- 4.8" touch screen display at 1,024 x 600 resolution WiFi connectivity HSDPA connectivity Shake control systemCertainly, the last feature is...

Android SDK Updated to m5-rc14

Google has updated their Android SDK and here are the portions that have been updated: User Interface Layout Animations Geo-Coding More audio CODECS (OGG Vorbis, MIDI, XMF, iMelody, RTTL/RTX, and OTA) Updated Eclipse plug-in For more information, check the API Changes Overview or...

Philips 9@9j with AAA Backup Battery

[MWC] As low tech as it might seem, we have to admit that AAA batteries are really ubiquitous. That’s why the Philips Xenium 9@9j has an AAA slot at its base. This is, to our knowledge, the first cellphone...

Samsung SeeNSearch Internet TV Set-Top Box

The See’N’Seach set-top box from Samsung promises to deliver “internet information” to TV users, without the use of a keyboard and mouse. It works by using the context of what you are watching and proposes internet content that it...

Microfiber Fabric That Generates Electricity

Researchers of the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a fabric that might generate enough electricity to power an mp3 player. "When a nanowire bends it has an electric effect," Wang said in a telephone interview. "What the fabric...

Computer Graphics Rendering of Pathogens Help Cure Diseases

This looks like a crazy math graph, but it is a 3D rendering of a strain of Salmonella typhimurium, a disease agent. Such an image can tell researchers where medications can land/attach to the salmonella to disable it. The...

CureHunter.com for Mobiles

To make a long story short, CureHunter is an uber search engine for medical publications. Because it has been designed from the ground up for that purpose, it performs better in this nice than let’s say a Google. Medgadget...

Multi Monitor Desk System

Check out the flipIT DUO Mounting System that enables you to view different programs and tool palette which are currently running on your computer. The whole idea is to virtually have a couple of separate windows open all the...

Car To Run On Air?

An engineer has a promise which could potentially be full of hot air - literally. He claims that within a year's time, he will sell a car that runs on compressed air without having it produce emissions at all....

ADTEC microSD Memory Card Reader

Talk about an interesting microSD memory card reader - this offering from ADTEC enables you to practice your nail art skills (if any) whenever you're not busy transferring data to and from your computer. Since it will be Valentine's...

BlackBerry Users Get Updates

BlackBerry smartphone users will be smiling even more in the future as RIM and its partners have unveiled a pair of key updates, where "push" e-mail service for the home is one of them. Dubbed the "Unite Server", this...

Catch-and-Eat Fishing Game

The humble cell phone is not good only for making calls and sending/receiving text messages, it also comes with a plethora of other functions which have added a whole lot of value to our busy lives. This interesting fishing...

Opto-Isolator Sculpture

The Opto-Isolator sculpture might come in the boring form factor of a black box, but it contains a robotic, human-sized blinking eye smack right in the center. This eye is definitely creepy as it is able to respond to...

BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway

The BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway is all set to be released at the end of this month, retailin for $79.99 a pop. Hopefully with the release of this, RIM will also perform an overhaul on its BlackBerry Media Player...

LG Mark Levinson Phone On Parade

LG is currently parading its Mark Levinson phone at MWC '08, also known as the LG-KM710. This collaboration between Mr. Mark Levinson and LG is meant to deliver a product that brings enhanced audio quality in a stylishly designed...

Thanko (Somewhat) USB Universal Charger

Thanko has a “universal” charger that should work on any battery that has the contacts placed like the one in the photo

RoboPorter Helps Transport Bags

Ever gone on a faraway holiday trip with a whole lot of baggage to lug around? The RoboPorter will definitely lighten your load (literally) as it handles a maximum of 50kg of luggage per trip. It comes in the...

Cooling Laptop Stands That Wow

Both the Attache and Envoy laptop stands feature concave designs and fans that help prevent heat from building up while elevating your screen to a more comfortable viewing position so that you will be able to be more productive....

Nokia Remade: A Clean Phone Made from Recycled Materials

Nokia is showing a concept called Remade that shows what kind of cellphones can be built from recycled materials only

Archos and SFR to Add 3G to Upcoming Portable Media Players

[MWC] Archos just announced that its next-generation upcoming players will feature a 3G HSDPA connection. Many assume that the monthly subscription in France will cost about 30 Euros per month for an unlimited 3G data access – SFR currently offers...

Alteratec Copy Cruiser

Now that you know HD DVD has lost the format war (but it refuses to just roll over and die peacefully), other hardware manufacturers can heave a sigh of relief and go back to making money. Alteratec is one...

Hisense C108 Uses Mirasol Display

Hisense C108 will be the first cell phone in the industry that will utilize Qualcomm MEMS Technologies' mirasol display. The 1.2" mirasol display comes with a 128 x 96 pixels display, working as the main display of the phone...

Sprint PHS300 Personal Hotspot USB device

Create your own hotspot with the Sprint PHS300 Personal Hotspot USB device. Developed by Cradlepoint, this nifty little gizmo automatically starts an EV-DO to WiFi hotspot right in your pocket - all you need to do is plug in...

Samsung MBP-100 Pocket Projector

For those who carry a pocket version of Microsoft Office, the Samsung MBP-100 will definitely be their best friend. This unique pocket projector device is meant to work with a smartphone so that business presentations can be carried out...

Air Burst Rockets

Science nerds, here's an interesting gadget for you to look at. The Air Burst Rockets claim to soar higher and faster than any other non-combustion rocket in the market, but you will have to drop $29.95 to see if...

iRiver X20 Gets Memory Bump

Here's yet another portable media player that comes with hook, line and sinker that all you need to actually do is bother about the price. The iRiver X20 comes with 8GB of flash memory and a 22 hour battery...

February 12, 2008

Cineversum BlackWing Three Projectors

Enter the world of high definition with Cineversum's BlackWing Three projectors that will come with the following features : 1,920 x 1,080 resolution 900 ANSI lumens brightness 30,000:1 contrast ratio Two HDMI 1.3 inputsYou have the option to upgrade...

AC Liquid CPU Chiller

So you've got an old air conditioner window unit lying around and have no idea on what to do with it? Well, why not dust off the toolbox and come up with the AC Liquid CPU Chiller? This PC...

Implantable Medication Delivers Drugs

Getting your pharmaceuticals delivered on time and consistently can be quite a challenge for some people, but the brilliant minds at MIT have developed an implantable medication laced film which makes it a snap to deliver pharmaceuticals accurately. This...

Powerball Docking Station

If you have had experience with a Powerball before, you would know that getting it up and running from a standing stop is hard work, while an equal amount of effort is required to keep it spinning continuously. This...

My Weight Loss Coach

Ubisoft will probably raise the DS' profile further this summer by releasing My Weight Loss Coach - a non-game title for this hugely successful handheld console. This is a nutrition and fitness application that creates a personal profile, evaluate...

New Samsung Mobile Processor Coming This Q3

Samsung Electronics will be releasing a new mobile processor that has a clock speed of 667MHz, featuring hardware acceleration for 3D graphics and video. Codenamed "S3C6410", this mobile processor is manufactured using a 65-nanometer process and will be used in smartphones...

Coconut Shell Amplifier

One knows that the coconut tree is extremely versatile, but who knew that it would ever end up to be technologically gifted like this coconut shell amplifier? Of course, you will need all the special DIY tools required to...

BotBrain Animatronic Robot Head Kit

If you have a penchant for robotic projects, then the BotBrain Animatronic Robot Head Kit is a pretty good candidate. It is meant to help one pick up the basics of robotics and animatronics by leading the user through...

BenQ T60 And T80 Handsets

[MWC] BenQ's T60 and T80 cell phones saw action at MWC '08, with the latter featuring Near Field Communication technology. The T80 also comes with all the rudimentary specifications required in an entry-level handset such as a 2.2" display,...

5.76Mbps HSUPA Demonstrated

[MWC] ZTE aims to wow the crowd by demonstrating its 5.76Mbps HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) technology at MWC '08. It might get a wee bit technical here, but bear with me. HSUPA is a UMTS uplink enhancement...

Optical Disc Drive In Cell Phone

Will cell phones move away from flash-based memory cards in the future with the advent of an optical disc drive at MWC '08? I don't think so, as the latter can probably co-exist peacefully with the former. Spice from...

Green Tip: Recycle Your Batteries

If you happen to have a digital camera powered by AA batteries (like I do with my PowerShot A720 IS), here's a green tip: recycle those exhausted batteries! While those batteries cannot muster enough power to let rip another...

Blaupunkt New Orleans MP58

This is one car radio like no other from Blaupunkt - it was specially designed to provide users with uninterrupted access to an entire library of MP3s via CDs, USB flash drives and portable hard drives, featuring a no-interrupt...

LG World Phone Handsets

[MWC] LG is certainly proud of their LG-KM560 and LG-KP330 which support all three WCDMA bands in addition to standard GSM bands, making it possible for one to roam in 220 countries automatically. Sounds like the perfect handset to...

AMD Z180 and Z460 Mobile Graphics Cores

[MWC] AMD has a couple of graphics cores paraded at MWC '08 that could see portable devices getting better and better in the graphical department with the following: AMD Z180 OpenVG 1.x graphics core that features hardware-accelerated native vector...

Hitachi Ultrathin TV Roadmap

Hitachi looks set to keep us entertained with its latest TV roadmap, with a 35mm-thin plasma display rolling out next year while a 10mm-slim model will make its way into retail stores sometime between 2010 and 2012. Plasma lovers...

Rechargeable Hearing Amplifier

I don't know if this is meant to be an eavesdropping device that disguises itself as a hearing aid, or is just a carefully-worded product description of the latter. You be the judge. This miniature sound amplifier maximizes the...

Hot Dog Maker

So what if SuperBowl is over - at least you have the summer to look forward to. Since necessity is the mother of all inventions, it must be pretty necessary for someone to come up with the Hot Dog...

AMD Imageon Processors At MWC

[MWC] AMD's upcoming range of Imageon processors will come in a happy trio - the D160, M210 and A250. The D160 is a mobile TV solution that enables mobile devices to receive over-the-air broadcast TV signals which are transmitted...

Vodafone Announces Own Phones

[MWC] Vodafone has taken the step to release its own-brand phones at MWC '08 - the Vodafone 227 clamshell and the 228 slider. The former looks very much like the utilitarian Nokia 2650, while the 228 is uninspiring to...

Tie Up Concept

If you happen to use a hands-free headset, chances are you can identify with the (bad) experience of the sensitive microphone being too far away from the ear, which is why the Tie Up concept resolves this issue by...

LG And Omnifone Team Up

LG lays claim to being the first cell phone manufacturer that will roll out a handset pre-authorized for unlimited music in a partnership with Omnifone, relying on the latter's MusicStation Max program. This enables LG owners to download, play...

Proporta Shine Case For iPod nano

The second generation iPod nano looks rather squat in nature, and most people will normally purchase a protective case of some sort to go along with it in order to prevent scratches and nicks. Proporta has a Shine case...

Emporia LIFEplus Cell Phone

[MWC] Emporia paraded its LIFEplus cell phone at MWC '08 that comes with an emergency button which will force the handset to keep trying to dial a saved number if nobody answers the first time round - at least,...

Biometric Social Security Card: Is Anyone Looking At It Anyways?

Politicians in Illinois are proposing to upgrade the paper version of the Social Security Card with a more secure version (I dislike to use the term tamper-proof, nothing is “proof”). The new card would feature a photo-ID, a fingerprint...

Texas Instrument Pico Projector Chip to Enter Production

Texas Instrument (TI) has announced that their mini projector chip is going into production. TI says that its Pico Projector are so small that they can be integrated in mobile phones (that said, if the phone are bulkier than average)....

Rumor: Netflix Video Streaming on PS3 and Xbox 360?

Netflix has to create a client for the game console – and that’s not so far from a Windows version, at least much close than a PS3 or a Wii port

E2831 Android Phone by E28 (Video)

We told you that E28 a Chinese company might make Android phones. They just happen to demonstrate one (the W2831) at MWC in Barcelona. PhoneMag shot the video below while they were playing with the phone....

HG Controllers Are Custom Modded

HG Controllers are selling custom modded Xbox 360 controllers that features duplicate buttons on the underside which can be pressed by the same fingers holding the controller, providing a split second advantage over your opponents who are still dawdling...

E-Light Entertainment Light

This lampstand is certainly different from what you can find in the market - it features an MP3 player dock that allows you to enjoy your favorite songs while planting your rear end on a comfortable chair and catching...

Socket Sense Keeps Things Simple

Don't you just hate standard extension cords where there is a tangled mess awaiting you at all times? The Socket Sense from Ideative helps solve this problem by providing adjustable sockets that can be set at an angle convenient...

Zune Home AV Kit

Zune owners can now pick up the Zune Home AV Kit for a mere $19.99 - that's a real bargain as it actually has a list price of $99.99. This kit allows you to hook up either first or...

Throwable Monitor Patent

I know that whenever I get frustrated in a game, I tend to smash my mouse against the table out of frustration. There are other times where I felt like smashing the monitor as the computer just starts acting...

ARM Google Phone

ARM recently released its Google phone prototype that runs on the unfinished Android platform at MWC '08, which means the actual Google phone's release date is pretty near the horizon. The ARM handset sports a QWERTY keypad just like...

Emoze Push Email

Fancy accessing your email on your cell phone and PDAs no matter where you are, and regardless of your ISP address? Emoze does just that for you, doing away with the need to rely on a special handset or...

Eizo ColorEdge CG301W display

Now here's an LCD monitor that definitely adds a whole new dimension to your work - measuring a whopping 30", the Eizo ColorEdge CG301W LCD monitor will come with the following features :- 100% NTSC and 97% Adobe RGB...

Polaroid Digital Instant Mobile Photo Printer

Polaroid recently mentioned that they will be halting their instant film market, but never mind that - the company just rolled out its Digital Instant Mobile Photo Printer that uses ZINK Zero Ink printing technology, capable of creating 2"...

VEX RCR Mini Kit

Innovation First's VEX RCR Mini Kit would make a great gift for those who have a great love for DIY robotics, and this programming kit features a brand new WiFi control scheme that allows one to work with virtually...

Motorola RAZR2 V8 Special Edition

MWC '08 is the venue where ailing Motorola released its RAZR2 V8 Special Edition handset that comes adorned with 18K and 24K gold, with snake pattern leather rounding off its aesthetics. Measuring a mere 12.05mm thin, you get the...

i-mate Ultimate Range Expands

i-mate is also at MWC '08, delivering a couple of units from its Ultimate range - the 9502 and 8502. The former would be the flagship model of the Ultimate range, making it an "all in one" Windows Mobile...

Yahoo oneConnect: Communications and Social Networking in your Pocket

The idea behind it is simple: it’s about people. Yahoo oneConnect can hold your contacts information and tell you if they are available

February 11, 2008

Marpac Sound Screen

Trying to get ample rest after a long day at the office can definitely be a challenge if your surroundings are full of noise. Enter the Marpac Sound Screen - a device that offers you enough noise to help...

Vok Multimedia Fireplace

Cold winter nights are best spent in front of the fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate in hand while toasting marshmallows in the other. Unfortunately, the younger generation is all about video games, so this thing called socializing...

Pioneer SE-CL21M Earphones

Pioneer has introduced a new pair of casual earphones - the SE-CL21M that features large 9mm driver units, a stylish geometric design, and high quality neodymium magnets for maximum energy in minimum size. Available in three colors, this Japan-only...

Ultrasound Wound Cleaning System

Forget about iodine - the Qoustic low-frequency cavitational ultrasound wound cleaning system from Arobella Medical helps keep a wound free from germs and infection without even requiring a touch. Sounds perfect for operative therapies such as grafts and flaps...

Latex-glove Lamp

Talk about a quirky home improvement idea - this latex glove-based lamp is the brainchild of Katarina Britse of the Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm, Sweden. Hopefully these'll be extremely affordable if they're ever manufactured on a large...

LG Watch Phone At MWC

[MWC] LG Electronics has taken the Dick Tracy route with its Watch Phone at MWC '08, featuring voice recognition support and Bluetooth connectivity. I guess a Bluetooth headset would be essential unless you want all and sundry to eavesdrop...

Spice Corp. Targets Entry-level Market

[MWC] Spice Corp. of India is harboring ambitions of being the next Nokia, rolling out a trio of cell phones at MWC '08. These handsets will be extremely cheap, making it a people's cell phone, although I'm not sure...

Sennheiser MM50 iPhone Headset

[MWC] Sennheiser introduced its new MM50 iPhone headset at MWC '08 which features an in-line microphone as well. Unfortunately, that's all the information that we have on the MM50 at this point in time as there is no word...

iLuv Blings Things Up

iLuv has just introduced its i80 series of earphones, ear clips and cases for the iPod and iPhone range, without forgetting about other portable media players as well. These new products have been fitted with crystal stones to give...

Dyson Air-Line Concept

Leaving your clothes out to dry on a line might be the greener route, but it will definitely take a much longer time while leaving you to the whims and fancies of the weather. Dyson's concept, the Air-Line hopes...

GPS-enabled Glove

The Vie prototype is a glove that boasts single-handed control, working as an interface between you and your safety. It requires finger movements of up and down to operate it, while actions can be followed up on the e-ink...

Holocube For Marketing Purposes

It seems that consumers these days are bombarded with ads from virtually all directions, so to capture their attention and imagination can be a pretty tough task. The Holocube from Joris Vanbriel aims to work differently by utilizing a...

Cat Armor Suit

While this might seem like an awesome idea in the first place, good luck trying to get your cat to wear the cat armor suit. While most folks will see the entire suit of armor as a decorative piece...

Toshiba Goes Batty

Looks like Toshiba wants to push the design envelope with its weird phone, featuring a somewhat similar keypad design with the ancient Nokia 3650 that never really caught on. Ah well, you know what they say - if at...

D.Scribe Digital Fountain Pen Concept

Now this is an interesting concept - the D.Scribe digital fountain pen actually allows you to write a message on paper, circle the person's name and voila - an email would have been sent, and all without the need...

Nintendo Gun Wiimote Mod

Shooting games on the Wii can be pretty fun to play (different folks, different strokes - so feel free to disagree), and those third-party gun accessories just don't quite make the cut with some cheap white plastic being all...

Etched Door LED Lighting Effect

Now is this cool or what - the etched door LED lighting effect will definitely be a conversation starter in any home, especially if you're handy with DIY artwork. It works based on the concept that light travels from...

DIY Telescope

If you happen to have an old (but working) webcam and a telephoto lens lying around, why not dust off the toolbox at home and build your own basic digital telescope? I must say, the magnifying power is nothing...

Parrot Party Black Edition

Since black is a timeless and basically goes down well with just about any other color, the Parrot Party Black Edition portable digital speakers will definitely be able to suit just about any notebook in the market no matter...

Vigor Unleashes The Force

Vigor is a PC manufacturer that isn't content with run-of-the-mill systems, and the Force Recon SP and Force Recon BT certainly underlines that viewpoint. The Force Recon SP will come be powered by AMD's Phenom quad-core processors and dual...

DLO Portable iPhone Speakers

If you're the type who do a whole lot of video watching on your iPhone, then DLO has the perfect solution for you. No longer do you need to suffer from unnecessary hand cramps while going through the entire...

CDMA BlackBerry Curve

I guess this isn't earth shattering news or anything, but if you happen to be on the lookout for a CDMA BlackBerry Curve, then rejoice! It will probably be arriving in stores pretty soon. Known as the 8330, it...

Mustek PF-D240 Digital Photo Frame

Mustek latest digital photo frame, the PF-D240 certainly captures the imagination by handling a whole slew of different functions, although the jury is still out on whether it has the performance to match the features. You get the following...

Samsung G400 Has Two Touch Screens

[MWC] I guess if having a touch screen display is good, why not throw in two into the mix to make it twice as good? I guess Samsung followed the same logic path here with the G400 that features...

Samsung SGH-F480

[MWC] Samsung's new SGH-F480 might resemble the Samsung Giorgio Armani that was released last year, but it comes with additional improvements that will certainly add to the F480's desirability. You can expect to benefit from the following features :-...

ezSECU 850 Secures Your Data

Looking for a way to keep your data safe and sound, away from prying eyes? The ezSECU 850 does just that, featuring a touch screen display where you punch in your secret code to gain access to your files....

BlackBerry Network Outage (Again)

The San Francisco Chronicle (and many others) reports that BlackBerry users have difficulties to get their emails today. Others sites have been reporting something similar. Not so long ago, millions of BlackBerry subscribers had to deal with something similar....

Homemade PSP Concept

Closed, it looks like a miniature version of my old retro-projected TV. Open it looks like my old retro-projected TV with huge PlayStation buttons. This is a well done, very interesting concept image (click to zoom), but from the...

Rumor: iPhone and iPod Touch Price Cuts?

The word on the street is that Apple will cut the price of both devices by as much as $100 just when it holds an Apple Special Event (also a rumor) at the end of February. Apple would also...

Blu_Ray High-Definition Make-Up

This sounds like a joke, but it is actually serious: Cargo Cosmetics has a line of cosmetics called Blu_Ray (underscore), not to be confused with Blu-Ray (dash). Cargo even uses a very similar font and blue tone. But it...

Bicycle MP3 Amplifier with Stereo Speakers

Don’t let the jerk with his old Ford Mustang be the only person to annoy the whole neighborhood with his loud stereo: add the Bicycle MP3 Amplifier and generate some noise of your own. It uses a standard 3.5mm...

Quake II for Nintendo DS

It looks like someone did a successful port of Quake II for the Nintendo DS. We have not seen it in action, but it’s quite impressive, given the amount memory and CPU processing that the game requires, even if...

KEF KHT1005.2 Home Theater Speaker System

It’s hard not to adopt a family of speaker that is so cute The KEF KHT1005.2 home theater speaker system might have a product name that is horribly hard to remember, but their curvy shapes will make you forgive...

iPhone Survives Frozen Peril, Saves Its Owner

With a broken leg, he might have not made it, if his iPhone had not survived the ordeal. Fortunately, it did and the wounded man placed a call to 911

Best Buy Sides with Blu-Ray Too

Shortly after hearing that Netflix pledged allegiance to Blu-Ray, we learn that Best Buy will do just the same thing. Best-Buy will recommend consumers to choose Blu-Ray over HD-DVD. Given he current market conditions, it might be a sound...

On The Network 2/11/08

More cellphones stories from Uberphones Nokia promises a touch phone in 2008 Motorola unveils new Z6w slider and 2 new world phones Samsung goes phone crazy with 17 devices LG KF510, KF600, KF700 at 3GSM “What’s happening in the...

Microsoft Acquires Danger Inc

[MWC] Microsoft has announced that it has acquired Danger Inc, the Palo Alto based company behind the Sidekick, a very popular mobile device among teenagers.

Nokia Maps 2.0

[MWC] Nokia just announced Nokia Maps 2.0, an updated version of Nokia Maps that include a pedestrian mode in addition of the in-car navigation called Drive. The pedestrian mode provides additional information about buildings that a driver doesn’t have...

MSN Direct For Windows Mobile

The MSN Direct service is now available for Windows Mobile devices. We tested it and it works. It lets users get stock tickers and breaking news more conveniently than going to a website with Pocket Internet Explorer. As you...

Miidio Ultra-Compact Speakers

These ultra-compact speakers are smaller than a cellphone and can look “gadgety. Several styles are available, and depending on your tastes you might go for the Keg (cylindrical), the UFO or the Piggy, my personal favorite. To be widely compatible,...

Plantronics Explorer 370

[MWC] We all know that cell phones do come in rugged versions, but those certainly aren't beauties by a long shot. The Plantronics Explorer 370, on the other hand, is no cell phone but is actually a hardy Bluetooth...

Free WiFi at Starbucks in the U.S

Starbucks and AT&T will work together to offer free WiFi in the vicinity of the 7000 Starbucks stores in the USA. To use the service, you need a Starbucks card which will get you two hours of free WiFi....

GSM Bug Frame

Want to bug a room without breaking the bank? The GSM Bug Frame does the job perfectly, looking like your everyday photo frame despite cramming in a microphone and integrated GSM phone for you to eavesdrop whenever you feel...

Netflix Drops HD DVD

HD DVD is under siege from all directions, and the latest "attack" comes in the form of Netflix announcing that it won't be offering HD DVD movies on its mail-based subscriptions, leaving Blu-ray being the only high definition format...

LG KT610 At MWC

[MWC] LG just announced its LG-KT610 candybar cell phone that comes in a rather unorthodox form factor, featuring a 2.4" VGA display that flips open to reveal a QWERTY keypad that makes it a snap to compose and send...

Novatel MC930D USB Modem

Novatel just released its new Ovation MC930D USB modem that will hit theoretical download rates of 7.2Mbps as well as upload rates of 2.1Mbps, but don't be surprised when you find that actual performance is way below the given...

Energizer Light On Demand

While power cuts are relatively rare in developed countries, those living in areas where electricity is unstable will definitely be able to identify with the frustration and sweltering heat (if you're living along the Equator) whenever the power gets...

Kingston DataTraveler Micro Reader

Now here's a nifty tool if you're constantly on the go - the Kingston DataTraveler Micro Reader. This device is an all-in-one USB Flash drive and reader that can store, transfer and read content on mobile memory cards. Compatible...

Sierra Has A Couple Of New HSPA Modems

Sierra Wireless has unveiled a couple of HSPA mobile broadband modems, namely the AirCard 885E ExpressCard and Compass 885 USB modem. Both of them are rather small and portable in nature, providing users worldwide with high-speed mobile broadband technology....

SanDisk Mobile TV Card-based Solution

Portable TV looks set to grow from strength to strength, with SanDisk rolling out its new solution for mobile television and mobile personal video recorder (PVR) capability. This new chip enables mobile subscribers to enjoy and record their favorite...

SanDisk Announces 16GB iNAND Flash Drive

Guess cell phones are going to come with an increasing amount of memory in the future, thanks to SanDisk's 16GB iNAND embedded flash drive offering that will usurp the 8GB model from its top dog position. The 16GB number...

Azentek CPC-1200 in-vehicle PC

Fancy having a muscular PC in your vehicle while the rest of ordinary folks settle for something lesser like a PSP? Azentek's CPC-1200 fits the bill perfectly, featuring the following specifications :- Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz processor Intel GMA...

uBox Intelligent Pill Dispenser

Let's have a show of hands here - how many of you out there do not take your medication on time? This phenomenon, also known as 'medication non-adherence', apparently costs the US healthcare system $100 billion annually and $60...

Robotic Glider Harvests Heat Energy

Talk about surfing with a purpose - US scientists have successfully developed a sea-going robotic glider which is capable of harvesting heat energy from the energy, capable of covering several thousands of kilometres during tests. This glider does not...

Nokia N96

[MWC] The successor of the N95 is here and Nokia has built it to be a media powerhouse: The N96 has 16GB of internal memory and can be extended to 24GB with a MicroSD card

Nokia N78: The Multimedia WiFi Phone Full of Nokia services

[MWC] The latest addition of the N-Series seems to offer similar technical capabilities as the new 6220 Classic, except for the 5 Megapixel camera

Nokia 6220 Classic: 5 Megapixel Camera With A- GPS and Photo Geo-Tagging. It Is Also a Phone

The new Nokia 6220 is equipped with a 5 Megapixel camera and an A-GPS function that allows users to geo-tag their photos, capture/edit their videos and post them directly on Ovi, Flickr or Youtube

Nokia 6210 Navigator

The Nokia 6210 Navigator is a phone that has a particular talent for navigation. It has an assisted-GPS that sends positioning information to Nokia Maps 2.0

HTC P3470 with Integrated GPS

[MWC] The HTC P3470 is an low-end touch phone that has an integrated GPS and the Tom Tom Navigation software. While the recent wave of phones from Sony Ericsson, this HTC communicates with the antiquated EDGE (2.5G) connection that...

16GB HTC Advantage

Taking advantage of the lower memory prices, HTC has come up with a 16GB version of the Advantage. But that’s not it, HTC has also improved the keyboard, which is now easier to type on because it is bigger...

February 10, 2008

iPhone Outsells Windows Mobile Devices

Looks like the Apple iPhone was the big winner in the US during Q4 2007 as it outsold all Windows Mobile devices combined, but worldwide figures show otherwise with Windows Mobile handsets capturing 12% of the overall market while...

Bluetooth Piggybacks On WiFi

Bluetooth technology could be speeded up next year by taking advantage of WiFi connectivity that already come with many gadgets these days. According to Michael Foley, director of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, "the first devices with the technology...

Yahoo To Reject Microsoft Offer

Yahoo has decided to reject Microsoft's offer, claiming that the $44.6 billion offer is inadequate. Sources claim that Yahoo's board won't take into consideration a figure that is less than $40 - do you think Yahoo is pushing their...

Banana Waste To Power Cars

Who would've thought that we'd actually come to a point where banana waste can be converted into biomethane, which will subsequently be used in natural gas-powered vehicles. The commercial plant is still in a prototype stage, so it will...

Rumor: Apple Portable Console

Could Apple actually be working on a new handheld console? After all, they did file a trademark protection for “hand-held units for playing electronic games; hand-held units for playing video games; stand alone video game machines; electronic games other...

Sharp Sends SX862 Outside Of Japan

Normally, cell phones in Japan remain there without any plans to letting the rest of the world sample it, but thankfully Sharp has decided to introduced its high end SX862 handset in Hong Kong and the TX92 for Taiwan....

ArcSoft Demos Camera Phone Technology

Camera phones have surely come a long way from their VGA days, and these days it is not uncommon to find special lenses in these handsets although they aren't up to par with a dedicated digital camera just yet....

Bluetooth Headset With DAB Radio

The Technology Partnership (TTP) has introduced the first Bluetooth headset accessory with an integrated DAB digital radio in the world. Known as the nanoDAB, it is currently on parade at MWC and will be available on a worldwide basis...

Samsung Single-Chip Mobile TV Channel Decoder

[MWC] Samsung has just rolled out their new single-chip mobile TV channel decoder known as the S3C4F60. This new Samsung chip supports all worldwide TV standards no matter what the frequency range and channel bandwidth are, providing consumers with...

Rumor: Dell Could Buy Motorola

We all know that Motorola isn't in great shape, but then again neither is Dell after losing its position to HP as the top selling computer brand in the world. Nevertheless, Dell’s market capitalization is almost twice the size of the...

Sony PocketBit USB Flash Drive

Sony has just rolled out its PocketBit USB flash drive in Japan that touts a reading speed of 31Mbps, coming in a new all-white case complete with a LED light to indicate that it is in use. You get...

MixDJ From NXP Software

If you're a budding amateur DJ, you ought to know that iPod playlists have been doing a pretty good job thus far kicking you off the decks of house parties. NXP Software could deliver the killer blow to your...

Phones For The Elderly

Emporia Telecom from Austria will be rolling out handsets for senior citizens in particular, and unless you're one who could make do without any music, video and camera functions while taking in ridicule from your colleagues for the handset's...

Space Solar Power System

I guess it is apparent by now to everyone that the world will soon be plunged into an energy crisis, no thanks to growing economies in the east as well as the general decadence in the west, but there...

Soap Bank Is Ingenious

A bar of soap has long been the cleaning agent of choice in the bathroom for generations, but it can also be devilishly difficult to get a hold on with wet hands. The Soap Bank avoids this potential pitfall...

Yuno PC Concept

Most folks often read the morning news with a hot cup of joe in one hand, but the Yuno PC concept wants to bring both ideas together in a single device. It is a coffee mug that keeps your...

Sony Ericsson HSPA ExpressCards

Sony Ericsson has rolled out its maiden HSPA 7.2/2.0 devices in the form of the EC400 and EC400g, whereby both come in the ExpressCard/34 form factor. They theoretically offer 7.2Mbps and 2.0Mbps download and upload speeds, respectively, although real-world...

Evergreen USB Mouse

This is the Year of the Rat for those who follow the lunar calendar, and hence it makes perfect sense for the peripheral which is taken for granted by most people to come with some extras. Evergreen's latest effort...

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Video

The first official video of the new Sony Ericsson XPERIA windows mobile smartphone showed up on the web. The phone features a QWERTY keyboard, a superb 800x480 touch display and assisted-GPS. Take a look:...

Sony Ericsson Lands in Force in Barcelona

Sony Ericsson has a strong line-up for this Mobile World Congress 2008. With excellent designs such as the Walkman 980i, the Z770 Clamshell (gallery) and the uber-smart XPERIA X1, there is no doubt that the competition had chills up their spine when...

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1, Windows Mobile and QWERTY!

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 has a 800x480 pixel display and it is probably going to be the new reference in terms of productivity and entertainment.

Sony Ericsson G900: the Touchscreen Phone with a 5 Megapixel Camera

he G-series is design for users who love browsing their phones with their finger or stylus, and like to write instead of typing.

Sony Ericsson C902 Cyber-Shot

The Sony Ericsson C902 is the imaging phone of the CyberShot family because it has capabilities like stabilization that is missing from its C702 sibbling

Sony Ericsson C702 Cyber-Shot

The Sony Ericsson C702 is a phone for the outdoors. It is splash and dust resistant can has been designed to snap photos quickly in any position

Sony Ericsson G700: the Silk Bronze Touchscreen Phone

With this new elegant silk bronze phone, Sony Ericsson aims at making our lives simpler with the "one-touch full organizer functions"

Sony Ericsson Z770

The Sony Ericsson Z770 is a capable “clamshell phone” that can connect at 3.5G speeds (HSDPA) to download maps from Google Maps send videos and photos

Sony Ericsson W980i

Sony Ericsson W980i: among the interesting features, we like the Shake Control, HSDPA (3.5G) and Music Recognition functions.