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February 29, 2008

Clarion NAX973HD

Clarion's NAX973HD is one satellite navigation system that you can consider should you want to upgrade your car to cater for drivers who can't seem to find their way around without help from an electronic apparatus of some sort....

MU-D Multimedia Dictionary

No, Inkel is no typo as it is a Korean-based company that rolls out a wide range of consumer electronic goods such as TVs and audio systems. What they have on offer today is the MU-D Multimedia Dictionary that...

USB Parrot A Hoot

Say you've always wanted a parrot but could not be bothered to take proper care of it - here's a solution staring right at you in the face. Thanks to the wonders of a USB port, this USB Parrot...

MSI ECOlution Motherboard

Everyone knows that computer motherboards tend to generate a whole lot of heat, so why not harness all the heat generated to push coolers which will then keep the system cool for better performance? This sounds like a novel...

Microsoft Slashes Vista Prices

Microsoft has decided to cut the price of its Ultimate and Premium editions of Windows Vista so that they will be able to move more copies. This comes after Vista Service Pack 1 failed to see folks rush to...

Transcend JetFlash 32GB V60

Transcend has just announced its newest USB flash drive that carries a whopping 32GB of storage space wherever you go, thanks to the JetFlash V60. It measures roughly the size of an AA battery and comes complete with a...

DVICO TViX HD M-6500A

DVICO of Korea has just rolled out its next generation multimedia player known as the TViX HD M-6500A. Features of this set top box includes :- Sigma SMP8635 processor HDMI 1.3a SATA hard drive Support for MP3, WMA, PCM,...

iRiver E100 To Hit Europe

iRiver will be releasing the E100 portable media player in Europe next week, bringing the following to the table :- 2.4" 262k color display at 320 x 240 resolution microSD memory card slot FM radio with recording Video playback...

Official Battlefield Heroes Screenshots

photo gallery of Battlefield Heroes that we obtained directly from EA. I you have missed this last week, the upcoming ad-supported game won’t be available until this summer

February 28, 2008

Lady Bird Cleans Loos

The Japanese are very particular about their loos, and thus it is no surprise to stumble upon the Lady Bird autonomous robot which is placed along Western Japan's highway rest stops since November last year to help maintain overall...

Magellan Maestro 5340

If you've been waiting for the Magellan Maestro 5340, your wait is almost over. It is now available for pre-order, although you will need to fork out a whopping $1,200 for it. That insane price tag makes it just...

DS2 Has New Powerline System

DS2 will be showcasing its new and fully interoperable 100Mbps, 200Mbps and 400Mbps Powerline Communications technology at CeBIT 2008. Now that's a whole lot of bandwidth if you ask me, especially using Powerline technology that makes it easy to...

Built-in Coffee Appliance

Looks like Brewmatic has unveiled a new design for its coffee maker that is built-into your kitchen cabinet, featuring electronic controls with a programmable digital clock and time with Auto-On function, enabling you to wake up to a freshly...


Homeless Folk Get Free Voicemail

Google is doing something for the homeless community of San Francisco by offering free voicemail - every single homeless person in the city will receive a life-long phone number and voicemail if they decide to take up Google's offer....

Minimal Dual Digital Analog Alarm Clock

Now this is a pretty looking alarm clock concept that will sit well on your bedside table - the Minimal Dual Digital Analog Alarm Clock. Created by Daniel Jarr, it might lack all the modern trappings such as weather...

Tributaries T12 Power Strip

Most power strips aren't all that handy when you have tons of appliances and devices hooked up to it. Tributaries' T12 Power Strip basically, er, strips away all the problems that come with bulky AC plugs - it features...

USB WPM Speedometer

For folks who think you are the fastest typist in the West, why not put your skills to test with the USB WPM Speedometer? One thing's for sure - hooking this up and trying to better your personal best...

Misubishi ARLEDIA For Long Term Storage

Everyone knows that bit rot occurs on DVDs and CDs, which is why it is better to also make a backup of your important data such as photos on a hard drive as yet another cushion. The Mitsubishi ARLEDIA...

MSI GX600-08 Has Turbo Battery

MSI's GX600-08 notebook comes equipped with Turbo Battery Technology that purportedly extends battery life up to 20% when compared to standard notebook computers. Whenever Turbo Battery Mode is activated, the computer will reshuffle the system within by the workload...

Samsung Air-conds Head To Asia

Looks like Samsung's air conditioners that include the company's proprietary Micro Plasma Ion (MPI) technology will finally arrive in Asia (Singapore, to be exact) after making its debut in US and Europe last year. The two models are the...

Solar-powered Laptop

Check out this solar-powered laptop concept that relies 100% on the sun's rays to keep it going. I don't know about this idea - laptops are notorious for their high power consumption, and they won't be able to last...

3G iPhone Gets Infineon Chip

Looks like the inevitable 3G-enabled iPhone will come with the Infineon chip within, and many signs point toward a release by mid-year. With this new creeping around in late February, would that mean you will see iPhone sales dip...

Philips Senseo Base HD7810

The Philips Senseo Base HD7810 is probably a bachelor's coffee maker - it makes exactly one cup of coffee per pod, no more, no less. This won't bode well for folks who need the entire pot each morning, but...

Self-cleaning Windshields

The Hidra concept car from Pininfarina automotive designer Leonardo Fioravanti will feature a windshield that repels both water and dirt, hence eliminating the need for wipers. This windshield was developed using nanotechnology, featuring a quartet of layers to help...

Romad RSP-100

The Romad RSP-100 personal safety phone features a quartet of pre-programmable speed dial numbers for you to call just in case of an emergency, while a hardy SOS alert button offers a powerful alert and response capability via accredited...

ModoPocket MicroTripod

ThinkGeek has rolled out the ModoPocket MicroTripod - allowing you to balance your camera in just about any situation without having to lug around an extra large tripod. This works best for impromptu shots when you want to place...

Scythe HDMI-4P Switch

Scythe's 4-port HDMI switch known as the HDMI-4P enables you to connect up to a quartet of HDMI devices simultaneously, further expanding the functionality of your HDTV. This will come especially useful for HDTVs that have rather limited HDMI...

Verizon Redefines Word Unlimited

Looks like Verizon has to go back to school - apparently their unlimited data plan has a 5GB cap - how the heck is that considered unlimited? In fact, for every single MB that the customer downloads after the...

Bamboo Phone Concept

This Bamboo phone concept is pretty interesting, since it is meant to be environmentally friendly and comes with bamboo seeds within. The entire phone is biodegradable (what, even the display and the buttons? I find that rather hard to...

Corsair HX1000W Power Supply

Corsair is proud to announce the HX1000W power supply unit, claiming it to be the first 1,000 watt PSU in the world that received a certification under the newly-created 3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology Certification Program from NVIDIA Corporation. Targeting...

Kodak Scanmate i1120

Kodak has just announced its compact Kodak Scanmate i1120 scanner which turns data from paper documents into usable digitized information in a flash, assisting business professionals to improve customer response time, organize document files and increase overall efficiency. One...

Buffalo Turbo USB Is Faster

In our case, Turbo USB was about 20% faster than (normal) USB. Although Buffalo doesn’t provide the details on how it works...

Lego PC Mod Looks Sweet

Case mods are always interesting to look at, and this Lego mod is definitely a winner by any account. Within the veritable wall of Lego bricks lie the following :- VIA Epia PD 1GHz processor NVIDIA 6200 PCI graphics...

Mario Kart Wii Supports 8 Players

Mario Kart multiplayer has always been a gaming high for anyone who has tried it - you will hardly find it boring, since the game always favors the person(s) behind the leader, giving them superior weapons as well as...

16GB iPhone Gets Goldstriker Treatment

Want to live like King Midas? Look for Goldstriker as they are currently offering a 16GB iPhone from Apple that comes coated in 24-carat gold. All the shiny gold makes the phone more glossy that it originally was, which...

Olympus Mobile Eye-Trek

Olympus has developed its mobile Eye-Trek device that comes with an integrated 3.2mm x 2.4mm LCD panel located in front of the right eye, which functions as a 3.8" display which is located 50cm ahead from the viewer's perspective....

Asus Triton 79 Cooling Fan

Asus has a new cooling fan in town, the Triton 79. This is definitely one of the more stylish fans I have ever laid my eyes on, supporting both Intel Core 2 Extreme/Core 2 Quad Quad-Core and AMD Athlon...

MSI Green Design Notebook

MSI's "Green Design" notebook touts itself to be the first anion notebook in the world, capable of releasing high amounts of anions to help clean and purify the air around you. Sounds pretty useful especially for those who are...

Asus Xonar DX Sound Card

Asus has a brand new sound card available - the Xonar DX. This is the third iteration in the company's Xonar series of sound cards, and prides itself in delivering up to 35 times cleaner audio quality with 116dB...

Ex-Pò Concept Vacuum

The Ex-Pò concept vacuum looks rather funny, taking the form factor of a yo-yo albeit in a much larger scale. Since it is relatively small compared to other vacuum cleaners, the Ex-Pò boasts the portability of a hand-toting version...

NEC MultiSync LCD5220

NEC has dropped the MultiSync LCD5220 52" display that was developed based on a professional-grade panel. The LCD5220 is meant for use in digital signage applications and corporate boardrooms, featuring a full high-definition, wide-screen display and advanced Digital Signage...

SanDisk Cruzer Tag USB Flash Drives

Europe gets the SanDisk Cruzer Tag USB Flash Drives that will be available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities. While they perform rather admirably as a standard USB flash drive, what makes this batch stand out from the rest...

Samsung i550w Has WiFi

Samsung's i550w GPS Symbian-powered cell phone is pretty much the same as the i550, save for the addition of WiFi connectivity. Check out the list of features below :- HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz +2100 MHz connectivity 3.2...

Samsung Introduces AMOLED Phones

Samsung has a couple of AMOLED handsets up for grabs - the 820SC and 821SC from Softbank in Japan. Both of these devices support the 1Seg standard and boast international roaming service. What's most interesting is the 2.6" AMOLED...

Philips DX-4O1S Blu-ray Drive

Philips and Lite-On have teamed up a while ago, and the fruit of their union is the DX4O1S Blu-ray player that can be hooked up to your computer presumably, bringing high definition video to your desk instead of confining...

Samsung Syncmaster 820DXN

Samsung aims to blow you away with the Syncmaster 820DXN. This massive 82" display might look like an ordinary high definition TV that packs in a 5,000 to 1 dynamic contrast ratio, but it offers much more than that....

Robot Dog Eases Loneliness

Research has shown that a friendly pooch is more than capable of making older folk feel less isolated, and thankfully this effect does not come about by natural born dogs only. Apparently, robot dogs are also able to remove...

Toppan IC Hologram Tag

Printing experts Toppan and electronics giant Hitachi have collaborated to bring the first hologram-toting IC tag in the world next month, making it all the harder to come up with a counterfeit version without the help of large-scale facilities....

Corsair 16GB Flash Voyager GT

Corsair has introduced an updated version of its Flash Voyager GT drive that will bring 16GB of storage space to the masses, minus the speed sacrifice that often comes with the territory of extra capacity courtesy of an advanced...

Canon To Purchase Hitachi LCD Business

We recently got wind that Sony will be collaborating with Sharp where LCD panels are concerned, and now the news reports that Canon is buying into Hitachi;s LCD business. Looks like Canon is more than ready to splash out...

Irish To Get iPhone

Looks like folks living in Ireland will be able to get their hands on the iPhone starting from March 14 onwards, with the 8GB and 16GB models retailing for €399 and €499, respectively. This news from O2 will see...

University To Teach Baby Robot To Talk

It seems that a team of researchers at the University of Plymouth are currently working with a humanoid-looking baby robot known as the iCub (one would think it is a bear but no sir, it resembles more of the...

LG LCD Monitor Has High Contrast Ratio

LG looks set to roll out yet another LCD monitor, but this time their offering comes with a caveat - it is said to offer an abnormally high contrast ratio of 10,000 to 1, which is a higher ratio...

Samsung 3D Plasma TVs

Samsung has hopped onto the 3D bandwagon with a couple of new PAVV TVs that will come in 42" and 50" sizes. These plasma displays are 3D Ready, which means they have been tailored to provide the best gaming...

February 27, 2008

RESPeRATE Breathing Device

High blood pressure is a serious disease that one should always keep a close eye on in order to avoid complications like heart attacks and strokes. The RESPeRATE interactive breathing device claims to lower your blood pressure without the...

SoMo 650 Anti-Bacterial Computer

The SoMo 650 handheld computer is different from what you can find in the market these days, as Socket Communications have managed to include an anti-bacterial plastic in its construction for use in healthcare and other markets which include...

Cigarette Phone

Camels are not only known for their macho image in the past, but those are some real man's cigarettes if its advertisements are to be believed. The Cigarette phone hides an actual handset within the ordinary looking box of...

Linux Runs On Wii

The people at Game Cube Linux claim to have developed a proof of concept version of Linux that runs on the Nintendo Wii in native mode, exploiting the quirk known as the Twilight Hack which allows external software to...

Pedal-powered Snowplow

Shoveling snow off your driveway can be quite a pain during winter, and even worse if you don't have kids whom you can order around (lovingly). Engineer Kevin decided to literally take things into his own hands, putting together...

Fujitsu TeamPad 7500Ws Tablet

The Fujitsu TeamPad 7500Ws tablet is one business terminal that, er, means business. It features the following :- 624MHz PXA320 processor 1GB RAM 10.4" XGA touch screen display WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity CF memory card slot 290mm x 205mm...

Unborn Have Their Own Social Networking Page

Orange research claims that 21% of parents have already set up a social networking profile for their baby - that roughly equals to 57,000 babies with their very own Facebook, MySpace or Bebo profile in the UK alone. I...

WP812 Waterproof Cell Phone

Now here's a first from China - a waterproof cell phone known as the WP812. Judging by the touch screen display, it will probably share the same user interface as that of the Nokir E828. Well, at least you...

Cassiopeia IT-600

Casio has rolled out its Cassiopeia IT-600 device that is powered by Windows CE 5.0, and is marketed for ID barcode scanning applications. You can even opt to throw in a digital camera that functions even in low light...

Softbank 920SC Live Pic

Here's a live image of the upcoming Softbank 920SC, where the main drawcard would be its 5 megapixel AF camera and xenon flash. The Softbank 920SC is one of the increasingly growing number of phones which have been successfully...

ROM Downloads Encourage With MC100

Fly Mobile's MC100 is a pretty interesting candybar cell phone - it features all the usual bells and whistle like a 2 megapixel camera, a 240 x 320 display, audio and video playback, a microSD memory card slot, Bluetooth...

Toshiba 120GB 1.8-inch HDD

Toshiba has just announced its new 1.8" hard drives that come with micro-SATA connectors, ferrying data at 5,400 rpm speeds in both 80GB and 120GB capacities. Known as the 80GB MK8016GSG and 120GB MK1216GSG, these two hard drives meet...

Siafu Concept PC

The Siafu concept PC targets the visually impaired people group, bringing a more intuitive computer experience that relies on the sense of touch to navigate. The surface is made up of a conceptual material known as magneclay or magnetized...

Indoor Composting Machine

Nature Mill brings to you the Indoor Composting machine that saves you a trip to the garbage dump or compose making factory, allowing you to see the entire decomposition process without having your nose assaulted by a stench that...

Aroma Waker Concept

The Aroma Waker concept by Abio Genesis plays on the fact that a particular scent is capable of transforming our moods instantly - who can forget those freshly baked cookies that grandma used to make, being the best in...

STARAY S-Series HDD Enclosure

STARAY has released its new range of S-Series hard disk drive enclosures that cater to those of the 2.5" variety. You can choose from three different encryption access options, and they are software password, fingerprint recognition and a numeric...

Maxlounge Liquid and Bossa

The Maxlounge Liquid and Maxlounge Bossa are two living room lounge chairs that will definitely bring a touch of class ot your home. Both of them claim to be extremely comfortable, and I can't deny the fact that they're...

Cycool Concept

Cycling on a stationary exercise bike might be healthy as you don't breathe in all the noxious fumes outside (unless you still live in a relatively unscathed countryside that has not yet experienced the evil of industrialization), but you'll...

Hand Wash and Toothbrush Timer

Now this is definitely one interesting gadget to have in your home if you want to cultivate a clean and healthy environment. The Hand Wash and Toothbrush Timer helps ensure you wash your hands for 20 seconds and brush...

Light Sensitive Sound Box

April Fool's Day is still a good one month away, but now would be a good time for you to build up your arsenal of weapons as you attempt to out-annoy your colleagues and friends. This Light Sensitive Sound...

Bring Out Your Thinking Caps - Sudokube

Sudokube, short form for Sudoku Cube takes two beloved brain bogglers and merge them into one. This unholy amalgamation of Sudoku and Rubik's Cube will definitely send your blood pressure even higher as you frantically wrack your brains trying...

Glitzy Guitar Prop

The Glitzy Guitar is one cushion that will definitely be a conversation starter with just about anybody who steps foot into your home. This cushion not only provides a soft, fluffy place for you to rest your head on,...

UCCTOP XENO Internet Broadcasting Station

The digital world has truly advanced by leaps and bounds, and here we have the UCCTOP XENO Internet Broadcasting Station which allows you to travel along with your camera crew, beaming the latest happenings around the world no matter...

Razer Salmosa To Be Released

There is going to be a new Razer mouse in town - the Razer Salmosa. Very little is known about it, but with our super fast "Print Screen" reflexes, we managed to snag a screenshot of what the Salmosa...

Why Are PC Manufacturers so Afraid of the Asus Eee?

At the Sony Open House, Mike Abary (SVP of Information Technology Products Division) shared his view on the Asus Eee and used the expression “race to the bottom” (in terms of pricing) to describe what would happen if consumers...

Shuttle XPC P2 3500G

Shuttle has yet another option for those who want to indulge in some gaming without the disadvantage of having a large, towering CPU case in their room. The Shuttle XPC P2 3500G will be powered by an Intel Core...

General Mobile DSTW1 Dual-SIM Phone

If you're one of those folks who are carrying a couple of handsets around because your boss decided to "reward" your performance with yet another phone line so that he can reach you 24/7, here's a handset that does...

Speaker Rendering Contest Entries

The management at the C4D Cafe forum held a speaker rendering challenge recently, and some of the results are simply stunning. What you see here are pretty much the choice peeks, so check out the photo gallery for larger...

iPhone Could Swing With Other Partners

Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook has mentioned that the iPhone is not married to a single-carrier marketing model despite doing so thus far and being profitable while at it. Apparently, conditions in the US make it far less...

New LG Phones To The Fore

LG is currently preparing a couple of fashionable handsets to be paraded at CeBIT in Germany next week. The two are the Libra, also known as the LG KF750 and a music-centric handset known as the LG KF240. The...

Microwave Glucose Sensor

Diabetes patients have to prick themselves every day in order to monitor their blood sugar levels, and that can end up to be rather uncomfortable for most people, especially kids. A team of engineers at Baylor College have managed...

Xbox 360 Has Failure Rate Of 16%

I would associate the Xbox 360 with Michael Owen, the Magpies and England striker (for those of you following soccer). Just like Michael, the Xbox 360 is beautiful in its own right and delivers some stunning performances, but it...

On The Network 02/27

Industry news with UberPulse MySpace Prepares New Face! (video) Apple To Unveil iPhone Software Roadmap, Release SDK Adobe To Bridge PC and Mobile Worlds, Adobe CTO explainsMobiles news with UberPhones Hack your iPhone CoverFlow Google releases native search app for...

Apple Sued Over Alleged Patent Infringement on iPhone

The downside of having cash is the “lawsuit magnet” effect. Apple is getting sued by Romek Figa of Abraham & Sons about an alleged patent infringement on how the phone finds a known contact name, based on the caller’s...

$17k Blu-Ray Player

Just when you though that the high-price tag and the relatively small library was the thing that was holding consumers back*, Goldmund starts to sell a player for $16900. For that price, you get all sorts of technical jumbo-mumbo...

LG 10000:1 Contrast Ratio LCD Monitor

LG is apparently working on a 10000:1 contrast ratio LCD monitor whose product name still eludes us. Better contrast ratio means that black is black, and not gray. The colors would also be less “washed out”. In short, the...

Mobiado Stealth Phone

The Mobiado Stealth cell phone looks a whole lot different from what we're used to, especially the buttons that don't look too comfortable at all to press. Features include :- Tri-band Symbian Series 40 cell phone Bluetooth connectivity microSD...

Vers 2X iPod Speaker Dock

If you're one of the few people who do not yet own an iPod dock of sorts, why not check out the green Vers 2X? This unique iPod dock from Versaudio stands out from the plastic crowd, thanks to...

Minimalist Home Theater Design

Owning a home theater in your bungalow or house is definitely a dream of many, and is yet another sign to the world that you've "arrived" in your station in life. This minimalist home theater design is different from...

OneLink Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector

Being caught in a fire is one of my greatest fears, which is why I believe all homes should be equipped with some sort of smoke detector or alarm. The OneLink Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector with Voice Alert...

Panasonic Viera P905iTV Phone

Panasonic is bringing its TV expertise over to the world of cell phones with the P905iTV handset that boasts the following features :- 3.5" 262k color widescreen display at 854 x 480 resolution 30 fps playback 4,000:1 contrast ratio...

Gear4 WorldTour Dual Charge

Gear4 has just rolled out the WorldTour Dual Charge that enables users to charge up their depleted iPod batteries as well as other USB-charged device simultaneously. It features 2 amps of power, ensuring that you will be able to...

Art. Lebedev TaskWatch Whiteboard

Art. Lebedev Studio has just rolled out its TaskWatch whiteboard that doubles up as a notice board and a timepiece as well. As with any other Art. Lebedev offering, you can expect to pay top dollar for it, where...

Creative ZEN Gets Price Cut

If you happen to want a Creative ZEN, then it is time to rejoice - in the UK, at least. Creative will be dropping the price of its ZEN portable media player, where the 4GB model now retails for...

Stealth LPC-450PCI Update

For those who felt the need to install a PCI card of sorts inside their Stealth LPC-450 will be sorely disappointed, although Stealth Computer has done their bit by releasing a PCI-friendly version with the LPC-450PCI. All in all,...

Apple Claims Improvement In Battery Life

Apple claims that their new batteries which come with the new line of MacBook and MacBook Pro has been improved to provide a longer operating time before a trip to the nearby power outlet is required. According to Apple,...

Logitec LDE-SX010U USB Dongle

If you think that you don't have enough desktop space to work with, why not buy a second monitor instead? That's fine and dandy, but if you're using one of the older computers where video cards do not support...

Mecha-like 3G Phone Launched In Japan

Everyone knows that Japan is the land of sushi, sake, giant monsters and transforming robots. Softbank has miniaturized the robot part with its new Toshiba 815T PB clamshell cell phone. This is a full 3D handset, featuring a 3.2...

Everex CloudBook Finally Ships

Looks like the Everex CloudBook has finally started to ship, with Wal-Mart offering it for a mere $399. Bearing that in mind, Everex is also working on another CloudBook desktop variant (see above) that will cost an additional $100, but...

Voyager 3 Talks Up A Bunch

The gift of language is truly an amazing one, as it helps break down borders in this globalized world. The Voyager 3 digital speaking language translator helps us get our points across whenever we drop by a foreign country,...

X2 Technology Come To Helicopters

Sikorsky Aircraft's X2 helicopter design could pave the way for the future, making those airborne vehicles move a whole lot faster than is possible at this point in time. This X2 technology claims to allow a helicopter to cruise...

Buffalo Multi-Connector External HDD

Buffalo will be introducing a new Multi-Connector External HDD that has Mac users in its crosshair. Features include :- One USB 2.0 port Two FireWire 800 ports One FireWire 400 port One eSATA portAvailable in 320GB, 500GB and 1TB...

February 26, 2008

WinFast DTV Dongle Gold For TV On-the-Go

If you can't get enough of your TV shows, then the WinFast DTV Dongle Gold will definitely be your cup of tea. This USB 2.0-powered PCTV device comes with a portable DVB-T TV antenna, enabling you to watch all...

Cell Phone SIM Card Spy

The Cell Phone SIM Card Spy is certainly an interesting device that allows you to save all data on a SIM card, ranging from last dialed numbers to deleted SMS messages. I suppose if you actually need to use...

Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 Bundle

Sony will introduce a PS3 bundle that comes with the predicted killer app, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. This bundle is targeting a late Q2 shipping date, retailing for $499 a pack and comes with the...

AnyToys Mario Kart Pull Backs

Everyone loves Mario Kart right? I can remember the amount of fun I had back when Mario Kart debuted on the SNES. Since then, the franchise has seen many iterations throughout different console generations, in addition to a bunch...

Goldmund Eidos 20 BD Blu-ray Player

If you think that the recently announced Blu-ray players from Sony isn't up to your standards, then consider the Goldmund Eidos 20 BD Blu-ray player. The 20 brings extreme attention to detail, where some of the outstanding components include...

Speck SeeThru Vaio Cases

Want to keep your precious Vaio SZ and HP 6000 series of laptops safe from scratches? Let Speck have the honor with their SeeThru Vaio Case. These transparent shields will come in red, pink or clear colors, but somehow...

EMobile Unveils Spring Collection

Guess cell phones these days are taking the same route as fashion designers, whereby they release handsets according to the seasons. EMobile has just rolled out a couple of cell phones, namely the Toshiba H11T and the HTC S11HT....

Tian Chi Washing Machine Concept

The washing machine concept known as "Tian Chi" will definitely liven up your laundry days - it comes equipped with a top loading trap door that also functions as a basketball hoop. While you don't dunk any actual balls...

Sungjut TangoX Nano UMPC

Now here's yet another UMPC to tease your senses - this time round, it hails from Korea and is known as the Sungjut TangoX Nano UMPC. It is packed to the brim with features such as :- Wireless Internal...

Soft Phone Concept

The Soft Phone concept is made up of a series of discs with electronic fabric stretched in between, allowing one to use a combination of tactile gestures like squeezing to hang-up. The fibers used are fine enough and optically...

Everex gPC mini against Mac Mini?

It is true that these two could be potential arch-enemies, but the thing that annoys me the most is that it would not have cost a whole lot more to get a decent, not great, but *decent* design for...

HP Mini-NB Ultra-Mobile-PC to Launch with 2 Million Units?

The new hot UMPC is the Mini-NB (also called HP 2133) that is small, sexy and bound to be “cheap” ($500-$800), although the pricing is not official yet. The latest news that we got from Taiwan is that HP...

Sony Open House Today

You might have noticed that there are a lot of articles about Sony Products today. It is simply because the company is holding its annual “Open House” in Las Vegas and has therefore announced/demoed many products. The Open House...

Dell XPS 630 Makes Gaming (Relatively) Affordable

High end gaming on a PC can potentially cost you an arm and a leg, and Dell aims to bring a balance with the new XPS 630. This computer is based on a standard ATX chassis which makes future...

MacBook And MacBook Pro Updated

Apple has updated their MacBook and MacBook Pro lines, bringing Intel's latest Core 2 Duo Penryn processors, larger capacity hard drives, and a standard of 2GB of memory in the majority of the updated models. Prices start from $1,099...

Slim Bezels On Sony LCD TVs

Sony has new Bravia LCD TVs lined up for this spring, totalling a cool 11 from the F1, V1, J1 and M1 series. The F1 series will come in 32", 40" and 46" models with narrow bezels (around 27mm),...

Sony And Sharp Team Up

Sony will be working together with Sharp when it comes to the manufacturing of flat panel LCD TVs, with Sony throwing in $926 million in a plant Sharp is building. This plant is expected to be operational by March...

OtterBox 1936 Protects BlackBerry Pearls

There is a new OtterBox 1936 protective case released, and this time round it doesn't keep anything with the "i" prefix dry. Instead, it will be the new BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and 8130 smartphones that will benefit from such protection....

Sony Press Release Round Up

I'm practically frothing from my mouth with all the Sony posts for today - here's a summary for easy navigation. Home Theater SystemsSony HT-CT100 Home Theater SystemSony HT-SS2300 Home Theater SystemSony HT-7200DH Home Theater SystemSony HT-DWG700 Home Theater SystemSony DAV-HDX576WF...

Sony NWZ-A820 Walkman Player

The Sony NWZ-A820 Walkman player is the top-of-the-line model where the NWZ-S710F, NWZ-A720 and NWZ-A820 series are concerned. What makes it stand out from the rest? Well, check out the specifications below for the real deal. Sony EX series...

Sony NWZ-A720 Walkman Player

If you think the NWZ-S710F Walkman player isn't up to snuff, perhaps you could check out the Sony NWZ-A720 instead? This brings a larger screen size to the table, so you don't have to end up with a squint...

Sony NWZ-S710F Walkman Player

Sony has a spanking new Walkman video player that will be released in the US from next month onwards. What are some of the specifications which you can expect from Sony? Sony EX series in-ear buds with 13.5mm drivers...

Sony PS-LX300USB Turntable

Sony certainly aims to place their fingers in just about everything audio, hence the PS-LX300USB turntable that comes with USB output. This unique turntable brings together yesterday's technology with today's wonders, featuring fully automatic operation of vinyl playback at...

Sony NHS-130C Rack System

Sony has just announced a new high-end, fully featured NHS rack ssytem that brings next generation high-definition entertainment and control over every aspect of your home, including movies, music, temperature, lighting and even security systems courtesy of the NHS-130C...

Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray Player

Now here's a pretty looking Blu-ray player which you can buy in relative peace, considering there is but one commercial physical format left available where high definition content is concerned - Blu-ray. Thanks to the demise of HD DVD,...

Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray Player

With Blu-ray winning the high definition format war by trouncing HD DVD into submission, it is high time that Sony released other Blu-ray players that do not play games at an affordable price. Unfortunately, the Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray player...

Sony Caters To iPod/iPhone Owners

Sony's latest clock radio comes with an iPod/iPhone dock, making it join the ranks of a gazillion other similar gadgets. The ICF-ClipMK2 comes with a wireless remote that provides full access to both the iPod and iPhone's menu system,...

Sony DAV-HDX275 Home Theater System

If you're interested in a wireless audio solution for multi-room listening, then the Sony DAV-HDX275 Home Theater System is definitely worth considering. It features a maximum working range of 164 feet which ought to be sufficient for most folks,...

Sony DAV-HDX279W Home Theater System

More Sony home theater goodness that features S-AIR technology - the DAV-HDX279W features a wireless audio solution for multi-room listening and comes with a maximum working range of 164 feet. This means your home will be able to enjoy...

Sony DAV-HDX277WC Home Theater System

Here's yet another Sony Home Theater System that boasts their S-AIR technology - a wireless audio solution for multi-room listening. The DAV-HDX277WC will be able to empower your home to receive a wireless multi-room solution without having to suffer...

Sony DAV-HDX576WF Home Theater System

Sony's DAV-HDX576WF Home Theater System will feature S-AIR technology - a wireless audio solution for multi-room listening. This allows users to receive a wireless multi-room solution without having to suffer the headaches of complicated set up requirements including IP...

Sony HT-DWG700 Home Theater System

Just in case you can't afford the higher end Sony HT-7200DH, there is always a more pocket friendly version - the HT-DWG700 Home Theater System. This upcoming system is full HD capable, delivering high-resolution surround sound right smack in...

Sony HT-7200DH Home Theater System

Sony will be releasing a new home theater system later this year, known as the HT-7200DH. This new system is full HD capable, so better make sure your TV display is up to par in order to take full...

Sony HT-SS2300 Home Theater System

Sony announces its HT-SS2300 Home Theater System which aim to bring more vibrancy to your living room, targeting both High Definition TVs and Blu-ray Disc players for some top-flight entertainment without breaking the bank. You get full HD video...

Sony HT-CT100 Home Theater System

Sony has just rolled out the HT-CT100 Home Theater System that was specially designed to complement your High Definition TV as well as Blu-ray Disc players, bringing eight channels of uncompressed audio to your living room for a superior...

Sony ICD-B600 For The Budget-conscious

Having a digital voice recorder around can be pretty handy, especially when you want to make impromptu voice notes in order to remember whatever task you have to do in the future. Sony will be making available its ICD-B600...

Sony Help Out Broadcasters

If you're looking for broadcasting digital voice recorders, then the ICD-P620 digital voice recorder would be a suitable choice from Sony. Meant for Internet broadcasting and Podcast enthusiasts, this device features Digital Voice Editor software and a USB cable...

Sony ICD Series Of Digital Voice Recorders

Sony is accompanying its UX series of digital voice recorders with higher end versions from the ICD series, targeting professionals, broadcasters and non-PC users, bringing to the table double the storage capacities compared to the models they are ousting....

Sony MDR-AS20J Headphones

Sony is targeting the active lifestyle crowd with its MDR-AS20J headphones that fit over the outer ear with an earbud which is rooted inside the ear canal itself. This makes it perfect fodder for those who love pounding the...

Sony SRS-ZX1 Multimedia Speakers

The latest multimedia speakers from Sony, the SRS-ZX1 measures approximately 5" deep and 6" tall. They aim to make you feel as though you are in a recording studio or at a live concert, which translates to the most...

Sony PFR-V1 Personal Field Speakers

Sony's PFR-V1 Personal Field Speakers were specially designed to envelop your ears with a listening field, where audio is projected via its two 1" die-cast aluminum speakers which are connected to a headband made out of lightweight duralumin metal....

Sony DRC-BT100 Bluetooth Speaker

If you're one who loves living the wireless life, then the Sony DRC-BT100 Bluetooth Speaker is right up your alley. This tabletop addition is sure to be a talking point for visitors to your home, streaming audio from your...

Sony DRC-BT15 Bluetooth Receiver

Sony has introduced its new DRC-BT15 Bluetooth Receiver that boasts the ability to receive streamed music from compatible cell phones, notebooks and MP3 players. This is the first outing for such a device for Sony, and it automatically turns...

Sony MDR-G45LP Headphones

If you're in the market for a budget pair of headphones that won't break the bank, then the Sony MDR-G45LP looks (and sounds) like a choice candidate

Sony MDR-NC40 Cancels Noise

The Sony MDR-NC40 is able to be folded into a case the size of a softball when not in use, making it highly portable

Sony STR-DG A/V Receivers Go HD

Both the STR-DG920 and STR-DG820 7.1 channel A/V receivers bring 110 watts of power per channel to the table and are more than able to support the latest in high-definition formats with 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema video signal pass-through

Sony Updates UX Line of Digital Voice Recorders

The ICD-UX70 and ICD-UX80 models are able to record in MP3 stereo for high-quality sound and supports ID3 tagging for easier track identification

Sony MDR-AS100W Over-the-Head Earbud Headphones

MDR-AS100Ws come with a single-side 2-foot cord for sports usage, while an extension cord measuring 2 feet is also available for general use

Sony MDR-EX55 Earbud Headphones

The pair of MDR-EX55 earbud headphones will be making their way towards retail stores this March for approximately $40, and will be available in pink, blue, white and black colors

MDR-222KD Headphones For Children

the MDR-222KD Children's Headphones that feature high impedance, low volume and a lightweight form factor that makes the pair comfortable to wear even for long sessions without causing wear and tear on the eardrums, in theory

MDR-E10LP Fashion Earbuds

MDR-E10LP Fashion Earbuds could be worth checking out. It is extremely lightweight in nature, so wearing one of these will feel as though they aren't even there in the first place

February 25, 2008

Sony MDR-EX700LP Earbud Headphones

The MDR-EX700LP Earbud Headphones come with the following specifications : 16mm driver units (108dB, 4-28 KHz) for faithful sound reproduction Slim magnesium housing Closed vertical in-the-ear style for comfort Multi-layer diaphragm for high-resolution sound reproduction Hybrid silicone earbuds (7 sizes)...

Calmee Space From Fujitsu

The Calmee Space from Fujitsu is one weird gadget that lets you dock your spare hard drives instead of stacking them up like a tower. No idea on whether the Calmee Space is compatible with just IDE, SATA, SCSI...

DIY Compact ECG

This is one of the tiniest ECGs I've ever laid my eyes on, as it consists of an extremely tiny LCD display, a pair of electrodes and an ARM training unit. It is powered by an STM32 Primer chip,...

Memory Foam MP3 Blackout Shades

The Memory Foam MP3 Blackout Shades not only helps keep your eyes shielded from whatever bright light in the area, it also allows you to chill out to your favorite beach tunes via its integrated speakers by hooking up...

Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive Plummets In Price

Looks like the Xbox 360 HD DVD drive is experiencing a firesale that we predicted yesterday - Retailers like Best Buy are currently carrying it for just $49.99 - is that price low enough for curious onlookers to pick...

Bluetrek BIZZ Launches In UK

The Bluetrek BIZZ Bluetooth headset has just been launched in the UK, and it takes pride in itself for being the first headset in the world that offers storage in addition to hands-free functionality. This means you can carry...

Vodka Creates Music

Absolut Quartet is a play on the famous vodka brand, where it features a large scale of differently filled wineglasses in order to provide an exact musical scale. In addition to making fine tunes in your drunken revelry, this...

DIY Metal Detector

I don't know whether kids these days love to look for buried treasure in their own backyard with a metal detector, but I surely had a field day back in my early years. Here's a way to make your...

Nose Mask Pit

Hay fever season will soon be here, so if you don't want your nose to end up like a leaking faucet, check out Bio International Japan's Nose Mask Pit. This is actually a couple of pieces of gauze on...

Laugh-O-Meter Uses aH Measurement

How do you rate a laugh - by its length, pitch, loudness, or a combination of all three? Well, researchers at Kansai University have successfully developed a device that can measure the quantity of a human's laughter while filtering...

Botanicalls Communicate With Twitter

Looks like the latest version of Botanicalls is able to communicate with Twitter, thanks to an Arduino electronics board which is hooked up to a notebook. Several soil moisture probes created from galvanised nails allow the plant to "communicate"...

LEGO MP3 Players

No idea if LEGO's legal eagles have caught whiff of this range of MP3 players, but they sure as heck resemble the familiar Danish building block game. All the controls can be accessed from the raised dots located on...

A Toast To The...Toaster Phone

Now here's a handset that defies convention - the Toaster Phone. Designed by Renata Quintela of Brazil, this concept allows the phone to be charged each time it is popped into the toaster unit, only to jump out from...

Breast Massage Robot

The Breast Massage Robot is truly a hoot (pun not intended), and I can see all those coy smiles and snickers already. Apparently, this device claims to stimulate the massager's hand movements for a comfortable, human-free massage session. It...

Thunderbolt Scooter Concept

Electric bikes are not new, but the Thunderbolt Scooter Concept by Henrik Björkman is definitely worth a second take. The technology inside isn't new, but the main focus is on its design. The Thunderbolt Electric Scooter uses an electro-magnetic...

iStick Concept

Designer Alexei Mikhailov was inspired by the iPhone's design, churning out the iStick concept as the perfect mobile convergence device. With such a small screen size, this definitely isn't meant for movie viewing nor photo browsing, but it does...

Thor Flaming Helmet - It Burns

I'm pretty sure the legendary Norse hero Thor had such an underhanded tactic while battling his foes in Marvel's universe, but perhaps it is high time he stopped relying on Mjolnir and some "cheats" instead. This Thor flaming helmet...

CFast CompactFlash Coming

Just like SD and its improved format, the SDHC, CompactFlash fans have something to cheer about with the new and improved CFast CompactFlash card standard developed by the CompactFlash Association. Word on the street has it that these new...

LiteOn Makes Disc Dubbing A Snap

LiteOn has dumbed down the disc duplicating process to a bare minimum, thanks to its DX-20A4PU external USB 2.0 drive that comes with self-explanatory "Dub" and "File" buttons. Opening the drive will automatically start your preferred burning software, where...

Samsung P10 Notebook Is Hot

Unfortunately, the adjective used here is not in a positive manner. Samsung's P10 is hot - so hot that its battery actually burnt a bed and charred the floor a wee bit, although thankfully no lives were lost or...

Revolution Concept Synthesizer

Now this is one strange looking synthesizer, and no wonder it has been named "Revolution Concept Synthesizer". The intuitive interface claims to show off principles of both time and music, all crammed into a sturdy aluminum chassis complete with...

Jamiroquai Split Thump MP3 Player Sunglasses

So Oakley's range of MP3 player sunglasses did not exactly capture the world's imagination by storm, but they surely must have made a fair splash to warrant future releases. Jamiroquai has been roped in by Oakley to launch his...

Liscio Phone A Fresh Look

The iPhone might be one of the sweetest looking handsets to be released in a long time, but Onyx isn't too far behind the design race with its Liscio offering. While it won't make you rush out immediately and...

TouchTable TT84 To The Fore

The TouchTable TT84 brings yet another touch sensitive home furniture to your living room, and this time in brings together the functions of visualization, navigation and data analysis in a single device. It functions as both a presentation and...

Solar-powered Dragonfly

James Watt (I like his surname as it has something to do with power) has created a truly amazing tiny electronic insect robot that is powered by the sun instead of relying on batteries. The best part is, his...

Sony Launches DSC-H50 Digital Camera

Sony has a brand new high-zoom camera available for the masses this May - the Cyber-shot DSC-H50. Some of the features to-die-for include :- Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom lens Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization 3" tilting LCD display...

KaonMedia UPOP Portable Media Player

The UPOP PMP from KaonMedia is the latest of such devices to hit the advanced Korean market, boasting a plethora of features as seen below. 4.8" slide-and-tilt LCD touch screen display at 800 x 480 resolution 61-key pad Built-in...

Snes4iphone v1.0.0 Tested

ZodTTD has just released his snes4iphone v1.0.0, and the results are satisfactory to say the least. This emulator has certainly improved by leaps and bounds compared to its maiden outing, despite the fact that several gaming essentials such as...

NXMP324 Targets Those Thirsty For Music

The NXMP324 from Neux Corp. is definitely a head turner, considering the form factor that it comes in. While it doesn't can the competition, this unique MP4 player features support for MP3, WMA, WMV, WAV and ASF file formats...

Microvision Laser Pocket Projector

The Microvision Laser Pocket Projector is one interesting laser projector, offering up to 100" of screen real estate no matter where you are. It uses a vibrating mirror to bounce pulses of red, green and blue laser light in...

Biomass Hadashikko Shoes

Most shoes these days are made out of rubber and a combination of synthetic materials - the Biomass Hadashikko shoes are different as it uses soft polylactic acid resin, a type of biomass material that is famous for being...

Sony Introduces Cyber-Shot W300

Sony has just rolled out its Cyber-Shot W300 digital camera that targets the entry level consumer market, and it surely breaks ahead of the pack by capturing still shots in 13.6 megapixel glory. Some of the features include :-...

Fujitsu MHZ2 BT Hard Disk

Fujitsu has a brand new hard disk in town known as the MHZ2 BT 2.5" hard drive, and this hot new hatch will come in capacities of up to 500GB. Guess the 2.5" hard drive sector is growing steadily...

Nokia Morph Concept

Nokia has just rolled out its Morph concept - a long-term concept handset that was joint developed with the folks from the University of Cambridge. This cell phone is based on nanotechnology developments that could be very real in...

February 24, 2008

SpaceStation From Bluelounge

Bluelounge has just rolled out its SpaceStation that aims to make life easier at the office, doing away with a confusing mess of wires. An extended desk organizer for laptop users with internal coiling pins conceals all the cords...

Samsung To Double Flash SSD Capacity

Samsung looks on track to double its flash SSD capacity before the year is over, claiming that a 128GB version will be shipping this third quarter while a 256GB version will probably appear shortly thereafter. The price will definitely...

Mitsumi Haptic Input Device

Mitsumi has worked on a haptic input device that features protrusions corresponding to icons and buttons on the display screen. Targeting the back of mobile devices, this device is made up of a sheet with small protrusions, a resistance...

Japan Pulls HD DVD Off Shelves

Guess HD DVD is really dead and buried, with Japan being the first country to pull out all of their HD DVD drives and movies off the shelves - this coming in one week after Toshiba waved the white...

Microsoft Halts Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive

Talk about kicking a man when he's down - Microsoft has decided to stop manufacturing their Xbox 360 HD DVD drive peripheral, driving what could possibly be the last nail in HD DVD's coffin. Good thing the big M did...

X5 AIO Heads For Korea

Looks like the X5 AIO portable media player that we covered earlier this year at CES will be released in March as predicted. Here are the specifications for those who missed it. RMI Alchemy Au1250 700MHz processor 256MB DDR2...

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