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March 07, 2008

Urban Tool perCushion

The Urban Tool perCushion is definitely unique, bring a mono-speaker cushion that features Bluetooth connectivity. Unfortunately, it will retail for approximately $500 which is way too much for what it costs, considering you don't even get stereo audio from...

USB Heart-to-Heart microSD Card Reader

Here's a microSD memory card reader that is perfect for all thsoe lovey-dovey couples. In addition to being a microSD card reader, it also doubles up as a USB flash drive as long as there is a microSD card...

Melody Open Hearing Aids Now Available

Hearing Central LLC has just announced a trio of new models of hearing aids from its Melody range. First off we have the Melody A1 that features two channels and a dozen bands, making it good to counter moderate...

Iona Cube Concept

Cambridge Consultants have come up with the Iona Cube concept design that packs a WiFi-enabled Internet radio into a low-cost design, offering a novel, simplified interface where users will be able to access up to 10,000 Internet radio stations....

Gepetto Paintball Robot

Getting hit by a paintball is a painful affair, but at least you can try to exact revenge on your human counterpart. What happens if you are up against a robotic opponent? Builder Che Edoga (aka “darkback2?) has come...

Kinetic Energy Concept

I love kinetic energy-powered watches, as there is no such thing as battery life to worry about. Enter the Kinetic Energy concept device that ensures the plethora of gadgets you carry around are always juiced up. Meant to be...

Epiphan VGA2USB External Frame Grabber

The Epiphan VGA2USB External Frame Grabber comes in handy only when you're not using a PC and relying on the simple Alt + Print Screen combo. Available in half a dozen models, just make sure you're using VGA or...

MagneTrace Monitors Pills Taken

Ever wondered what happens to all those pills that you have swallowed by following your doctor's order? The MagneTrace will be able to know what kind of medicine enters your body system through your throat, recording the exact time...

Shuttle K45 mini-PC

Shuttle has rolled out its barebone K45 mini-PC that supports both power-saving and current dual-core processors. Simplicity is the order of the day with the K45, as it is meant to work equally well in different environments such as...

Jaybird Stereo Bluetooth Headset

The Jaybird is a stereo Bluetooth headset that comes with an iPod adapter and mini-stereo adapter, letting you use it with a whole bunch of audio devices without limiting it to just stereo Bluetooth-compatible gadgets. Three buttons on the...

U Record Converts LPs And Cassettes

So you've got a whole bunch of LPs and cassettes sitting down at home, with absolutely no idea on how to turn them over to the world of MP3s? Enter the U Record device which specifically targets both LPs...

Sony Ericsson Patent For PSP Phone

Is the PSP Phone a go or no go? Everyone has their own view on this, and the signs definitely point toward the former accoding to this new Sony Ericsson patent application known as “Orientation based multiple mode mechanically...

But-On Koncept Microwave

The But-On Koncept microwave design will fit in very nicely with homes of the future, not only looking very simple but colorful as well. This is one unique microwave idea as it features a top loading microwave in the...


Mooon+ Concept Cell Phone

The Mooon+ concept cell phone is different from what we've seen this far due to the fact that the mouthpiece can be detached from the handset itself, turning into an automatic Bluetooth headset as and when you need it....

Wizplat NAS-20 Looks Great

The Wizplat NAS-20 networked attached storage device might be pretty ordinary in its function and does just about the same as other NAS devices in the market, but it stands out among the crowd thanks to the unorthodox design....

Asus M536 PDA Phone

Asus has taken CeBIT 2008 to be the platform to introduce its new GPS-enabled PDA phone known as the M536. This handset features a full QWERTY keyboard and will succeed the Asus M530W, bringing the following features to the...

Phenom Gaming Rig All Set To Take Off

Check out this PC case mod that certainly looks as though it has the punch to take off into outer space. Inside you will find AMD's 2.6GHz Phenom 9900 processor that ought to be more than a match for...

Technaxx Touch Screen PMP

Here comes the Technaxx touch screen portable media player that seem to ride on the iPhone craze. What are some of the features you can expect from the TouchMe player? Well, check it out below :- 2.8" (320 x...

MagStay Pro Clip

The MagStay Pro clip helps keep your MagSafe power connector in place, regardless of whether it is on a 15" or 17" MacBook Pro. It isn't really complicated in design, being a retainer that hooks into the USB port...

VoIP Heads For The iPhone?

What would Apple do if somebody came up with a VoIP program for the iPhone? Chances are, folks will prevent it from making calls over a cell network in order to afford AT&T some much needed protection. However, the...

CPU Cooler Case Mod

Having a PC with fancy parts inside is good and all, especially when you're a hardcore gamer. Cooling is one aspect where you will need to be familiar with though, as all that heat emanated is probably too much...

Floppy Drive Takes In CDs Now

How many of you still remember the good old days where 5.25" floppy disk drives used to rule the roost? Well, how about taking one of those antique pieces of technology and converting it into a CD-ROM drive? All...

Knex Sniper Rifle

Check out this DIY rifle that will definitely make you the envy of others. It can be configured into different combinations, depending on your creativity and preference. This sniper rifle shoots yellow rods, but I'd be extremely careful as...

PosiMotion Wireless GPS For iPhone

The iPhone will apparently get the first wireless GPS accessory in the world, thanks to PosiMotion. According to PosiMotion, this wireless GPS accessory will not only support the iPhone but the iPod touch as well, with a summer release...

Planex BT-01CAR Bluetooth System

I just love Bluetooth technology - being loosed from the shackles of wires is definitely an enlightening experience, and there is nothing quite like talking on a Bluetooth headset while driving, keeping my full concentration on the road. Planex...

March 06, 2008

Gigabyte M704 UMPC

I like Gigabyte's M704 UMPC that made its rounds during CeBIT this year, as it brings together a computer with a sliding form factor of a cell phone. From the specifications below, this is perfect for the most basic...

Xbox 360 To Get Blu-ray Drive?

Since the death of HD DVD, rumors abound that Microsoft's Xbox 360 might very well get a Blu-ray drive add on. It seems that a top Sony executive have confirmed this rumor, claiming that Sony and Microsoft are having...

BenQ Joybook A53

BenQ seemed to have missed the memo with its Joybook A53 that does not ship with any of the new Penryn processors, relying instead on a traditional Core 2 Duo T7250 processor to run the proceedings. Features include :-...

Casio EXILIM EX-Z9

Casio has a new point-and-shoot model in the form of the EXILIM EX-Z9 that comes in an array of exciting colors to cater for different tastes and preferences. Some of its features are :- 8.1-megapixel camera with 3x optical...

Evil Roomba Twin Cousin

The young are normally angsty, and think that the whole world is against them with an axe to grind. A lot of urban areas see graffiti as a way of life, where young people learn to express and rant...

Modular Snake Robots

I know there are some people who already freak out when they see a snake, but this Modular Snake Robot will definitely send them packing out of the house, shrieking and all. This work considers two issues: snake robot...

Download Movies In A Flash

A group of engineers at a British university claim to have constructed a device that offers broadband speeds of up to 100 times faster than what we have today, despite costing 75% less. It does so by channeling data...

Asus Lion Square CPU Cooler

Asus has just rolled out its Lion Square CPU cooler that looks bad-ass, featuring the face of a lion totem borrowed from the Sword Lion shield. I always thought that male lions, flowing mane and all were just lazy...

Spore Hops Onto iPhone

Spore will hold the distinction of being the first third party iPhone game, but folks who are eager to try it out have no choice but to wait until September. Well, hopefully by then the 3G iPhone would have...

Solar-powered Lawnmower

I guess it makes perfect sense that nobody would want to mow the lawn when it is raining, so the premise for a solar-powered lawnmower is a no-brainer. Husqvarna has rolled out its automatic electric solar-powered hybrid robotic lawn...

NEC VT800 Projector

Folks in the office management field, listen up! NEC has just announced its new VT800 digital network-ready projector that targets education and corporate settings. With network functions, you can send images and video over different rooms to create an...

Sirius Backseat TV System Ships

Sirius' Backseat TV system has now begun to ship from selected Sirius retailers, allowing those pesky passengers behind to comment less on your (lack of) driving skill and concentrate more on the show at hand. It is compatible with...

Memory Mouse Concept

The Memory Mouse doesn't look too comfortable to hold, coming in your typical hockey puck style. What it does carry though, is 4GB or 8GB of built-in memory and a touch scroll wheel. Well, at least it frees up...

Veiro Cranks Up To Play

Now here's an eco-friendly MP3 player that doesn't help contribute to battery landfills - the Veiro eco-friendly MP3 player comes with a wind-up charger that allows you to crank it whenever you run out of juice. It is said...

iPhone to Get Real Exchange Server Support

There has been some interesting news today, but the most important in my opinion, and for Apple’s business is that the iPhone will finally support true Exchange Server support, instead of the crap pop4 support. This will allow corporate...

Real-Time 3D using Cell-Based Rendering… in Excel

It is not a new 3D rendering technique, but the idea is fun: render vector graphics using excel cells as “pixels”. It reminds me of the old good time of ASCII demos. This was spotted by my friend Andrew...

Sony Developing Apple TV Rival

Sony is not content with winning the high definition format war with its Blu-ray emerging as the victor, as they company wants to hedge against virtually delivered content taking over the world of physcial media. Word has it that...

GeCube Does The Unexpected

7" display. 2GB of flash memory. A Linux-based operating system. Chances are, you're going to guess the Asus Eee PC only for the answer to give you a shock - it is actually a GeCube laptop that goes one...

Internet Explorer 8 Beta Now Out

Microsoft is slowly but surely losing the browser battle, although it still holds a huge chunk of the browser market with its Internet Explorer. Microsoft won't be resting on its laurels though, having just released Internet Explorer 8 Beta...

Naja King Flexible Stand

The Naja King flexible stand holds your shiny new iPhone or iPod touch in either a vertical or horizontal position, allowing you to view movies without tiring your hands. Features include a head with anti-scratch grippers that are capable...

iGO MyWay 8

CeBIT 2008 is the platform for Nav N Go to parade its iGO MyWay 8, which is actually an "upcoming yet-to-be-announced iPhone GPS receiver." Other than that rather long description, there is nothing much else that we know about...

Tactile Wand For Visually Impaired

The visually impaired could certainly make do with this 'smart' wand that features a sensor on the front that is capable of detecting nearby objects, offering feedback on just how far away the object is with varying levels of...

Samsung Drops Hybrid Player

Looks like Samsung has withdrawn itself from giving whatever remnant of life HD DVD has by canceling the launch of its BD-UP5500 hybrid Blu-ray/HD DVD player. This move comes after Toshiba has decided to kill off the HD DVD...

Seagate Cheetah 15K.6 Hard Drive

Seagate will begin to ship its new Cheetah 15K.6 hard drive later this month, and it holds the honor of being the highest performance hard drive ever to come in a 3.5" form factor. Claimed features include a 28%...

Casio G-SHOCK GW-9200

Casio has just introduced its new G-SHOCK GW-9200 that claims to offer you the most accurate time possible, tuning in to half a dozen international radios so that you will always get the right time no matter where you...

On The Network 3/6

There are so much mobile phone news that we have a site dedicated to them: UberPhones. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 interface hints at AT&T link Samsung Anycall L258 announced for Hong Kong Asus M536 PDA with GPS Fake Sony Ericsson...

London Police Suspicious of Photographers

The London metropolitan police has started a communications campaign that urges citizens to report a suspicious photo activity. The idea is that terrorists could be doing surveillance work to plan an attack. They could, for example locate security cameras...

Thermaltake Branded LED Lights – Wait… What?

If you are interested in PC accessories, you probably know Thermaltake, but did you know that they also make LED light bulbs? Yes, that’s right, but not only fancy lights, of course. They all come with high finish, and...

Lenovo M57 May Be Green, but Super-Small? Huh?

Lenovo has announced a “green” computer that sounded like it’s ultra-small, until you see the photo. “Lenovo today announced the ThinkCentre M57/M57P "Eco" ultra small desktop PC, the first desktop PC from any manufacturer to receive GREENGUARD certification” Unless...

Team 64GB ExpressCard Solid State Drive

While many Solid State Drives (SSD) come in 2.5” to replace the internal hard drive, some use the ExpresCard format. Team is not the first company to release an ExpressCard SSD, but I think that they are the first,...

Hauppauge to Make DivX HD Box?

(not actual photo) News that Hauppauge is working a DivX HD media HUB is traveling fast on the web. We have not seen the news for ourselves, so we take it with some caution, but here’s what’s in the air,...

Duh: Sony Says That $200 Blu-Ray Player Are One Year Away, May Be

Sony Electronics President Stan Glasgow announced that $200 Blu-Ray players will arrive by next year. We personally believe that this is when mass adoption will start. "I don't think $200 is going to happen this year. Next year $200...

Medion E3212 Low-Cost GPS

Europeans will be glad to learn that Medion has announced its Medion E3212, a GPS that costs about 120 Euros (wouldn’t that be cheap if the dollar was not in the toilets?). It is loaded with GoPal 4.0, the...

ECS D10IL Asus Eee Killer Launched

The Asus Eee is so popular that it has become the target of pretty much every PC manufacturer. ECS is the latest company to finally launch a competitor on this low-cost (< $500) new sub-notebook segment. But unlike the...

March 05, 2008

Vintage Flash Camera Clock

The Vintage Flash Camera Clock should be a great present for dad, assuming he has advanced well in age and paid great attention to the paparazzi back in the 1950s. With retro products doing pretty well lately, it makes...

Lampposts Padded For Injury Prevention

Isn't this a hoot - the British government has now issued an order to wrap their lampposts in padding just because there have been a fair number of cases where texting citizens did not see where they're going, being...

Sky Prism UHF Antenna

Now this is definitely one cool-looking antenna - the Sky Prism UHF Antenna courtesy of Maspro Japan. It definitely shares a resemblance to a center channel speaker, but features a totally different function. Being an indoor device, I suppose...

Dutch Dead Bbudd Speaker System

I'm not too sure what the obsession with the dead is all about, but the Dutch Dead Bbudd speaker system certainly brings some level of charm to any desktop. It looks like some dude wrapped up all over, featuring...

Joyrider Smileys FTW!

Bring some joy into the world not by having a baby, but with the Joyrider. This device will create illuminated smiley faces along the spokes of rotating bicycle wheels, thanks to a couple of electronic devices which clip onto...

Neuromonics Treats Tinnitus

The iPod generation will probably suffer from tinnitus a few years down the road after having those signature white earbuds stuck inside for many a year now, but fret not - Neuromonics claims to have discovered a method that...

VidaBox Announces HD Streaming Capability

VidaBox has just announced that it will be offering HD DVD and Blu-ray storage and steaming abilities across its range of premium media center systems, although this announcement probably comes too late for the HD DVD camp as that...

Rotating Sphere Lounger

With winter now over and spring robins making their appearance, the Rotating Sphere Lounger sounds (and looks) like the perfect device to spruce up your garden. Forget about gazebos - this nifty home improvement idea offers adequate space for...

MindwireV5 Gaming System

The MindwireV5 gaming system ups the ante when it comes to gaming excitement, as it sends small jolts of electricity via the five self-adhesive pads which are hooked up to your arms, legs and stomach, allowing you to experience...

Samsung And Adidas Bring You miCoach

Samsung and Adidas have come together to bring a fitness-centered handset, known as the miCoach (F110). This quad-band slider cell phone features a dedicated fitness button that furnishes you with details about your heart beat, distance covered and running...

Ainol U80SE PMP

Chinese manufacturers seem to be getting better and better at churning out portable media players, and the Ainol U80SE is the latest to impress. It is not only small, pretty and slim (I guess in many ways similar to...

DreamCom 10 Laptop

The DreamCom 10 laptop is definitely different from the rest that you see in the market today, since it's main selling point is the ability of being molded to the best possible ergonomic form factor, which is different for...

Microsoft StartKey Flash Drive

Microsoft is currently working on its new StartKey portable flash drive that will see action at the end of this year, storing essential information like a user's Windows profile, applications, and settings, making it portable wherever he/she goes. Sounds...

Levitating Joystick Controls Computer

We all know of the mouse and keyboard, but are you open to a new way of controlling your computer? How about using a computer controller levitated by magnets ala Maglev? This system apparently has more benefits over standard...

Clevo M570TU Notebook

Clevo of Taiwan might sound rather foreign to you, but it is well known by other laptop vendors such as Alienware and Voodoo. This OEM manufacturer has rolled out its M570TU notebook that comes with some game-worthy specifications :-...

Gakken Self Build Vacuum Tube iPod Amplifier Kit

Vacuum tubes are so retro, and yet there are plenty of people out there who can't get enough of it just to stand out from the crowd. Enter the Gakken Self Build Vacuum Tube iPod Amplifier Kit that allows...

Logitec LIC-iREC01

The LIC-iREC01 from Logitec of Japan brings microphone functionality to your iPod, no matter the generation. All you need to do is plug it to the connector located on your iPod and hook up virtually any audio source to...

Asus Eee PC Killer Coming This Year

Looks like Asus will have to be on their guard as Acer has plans to unleash an Eee PC killer sometime in Q2 or Q3 this year. Apparently, this will not interfere with Acer's other low-cost, entry-level notebook known...

Toshiba Gigashot GSC-DW1 DVD burner

The Toshiba Gigashot GSC-DW1 DVD burner is but a reminder to all of us that had HD DVD been made the dominant format in its war against Blu-ray, this would be recording on HD DVDs instead of regular DVDs....

Buffalo 1TB LinkStation Mini

Buffalo has just rolled out its new 1TB LinkStation Mini that holds a couple of 500GB 2.5" hard drives inside a single unit, making 1TB of storage space portable on an unprecedented level. It will hit retail stores sometime...

Xbox 360 To Get Price Cut?

According to industry sources, Microsoft should be lowering the price of its entire Xbox 360 range - in Europe, at least. Videogaming247.com claims that non-disclosure agreements are already in place with leading retailers, placing a lock over their mouths...

Microsoft Goes Spherical With Surface

Word has it that Microsoft has managed to cobble together a Surface-enabled computer that comes complete with a spherical display. This is a pretty interesting development, as that would mean we can kiss goodbye to ugly yet traditional square-and-rectangular...

Sierra Wireless Compass 597 Modem

The Compass 597 USB EV-DO Rev.A modem from Sierra Wireless might look simple from the outside, but it is very different from its rivals thanks to the inclusion of a GPS receiver and the ability to connect an external...

ExpressCard To Hit 2.0

The ExpressCard standard has grown up and we will soon see version 2.0 in the market. What are some of the improvements one can expect from ExpressCard 2.0? For starters, the speed of the PCI Express bus has been...

HP Offers New Office Printers

HP is a name synonymous with printers, and the company has just rolled out a few business-class printers with the L7590 All-in-One leading the charge. This does not only print but does faxing, copying and scanning as well, with...

Takara Tomy Has New Toys

Takara Tomy is at it again, with a couple of new USB toys for your desktop to while away the time during those long Monday afternoons at the office. Unfortunately, they only work with a Japanese operating system, so...

Vodafone Shows Off Otello

CeBIT '08 is the platform for Vodafone to show off its picture-driven search known as Otello, where users need not input a word but a photo instead to the search engine. In theory, that should make it a snap...

Axess HD Home Theater PC

The Axess HD Home Theater PC from Maingear brings high definition entertainment to your living room with the following features :- AMD Phenom Quad Core processor VisionTek TV Wonder PCI HDTV Tuner 2TB of hard drive storage ATI Radeon...

C-Bot Climbs Walls

The C-Bot is definitely creepy, as it uses a gecko’s innovative foot design as a template to climb walls without any artificial adhesion. It features a molecular adhesion that simulates a gecko's foot (which is actually hairy, being fine...

Bitway Flex PC

The Bitway Flex PC is a collaboration between VIA Technologies and Bitway, and this desktop computer will be powered by the VIA pc2500 motherboard and takes a power efficient stance on things. Retailing for approximately $475, you will get...

$40k MacBook Air is Ridiculous

Filed in the “bling” category, this MacBook Air will possibly end up being the most expensive MacBook Air ever. At $39750, you get 12000 Swarovski crystals on top of a 24k gold coating.At that price, I’m not even sure...

Gigabyte M528 Video

Our friends from UPMCPortal have a video of the Gigabyte M528 on YouTube, take a look:...

Industrial Espionage in LG May Lead to a Billion Dollars Loss to Korean Economy

An ex-LG employee was indicted by Korea in a case of industrial espionage. The employee has allegedly provided 1182 computer files to a Chinese company called Changhong-Orion PDP-Chaihong which is said to have used the information to copy LG’s...

Keyboard Organizer

You can’t get rid of the junk on your desk? May be you can hide it inside this keyboard: it has a storage area sufficient for a fair number of office accessories. That said, if you can take the...

Asus Eco Book Notebook with a Bamboo Shell

Asus’s argument is that they are using less plastic, thanks to the partial bamboo casing of this Eco Notebook

MSI Anion PR620 Notebook and Air Purifer

If you happen to work in a smelly place, this is for you: MSI claims that this laptop will also purify the air, very much like a normal air purifier, using ions. The idea is funny, but I guess...

Robotic Hawk Guards Airports Against… Seagulls

Having flocks of birds flying near by airports represents a small, but yet unacceptable risk for plane engines (and the birds themselves of course), so someone came out with a 5.25 foot remote controlled robotic hawk that is so...

Stage Rack Super Combo

Everybody loves the SATA HDD Stage Rack, the cradle for hard drive that connects a SATA drive to a computer via USB. This new version can connect to a computer via USB, E-SATA, Firewire 800 and Firewire 400. Right now, it...

Gigabyte M700 UMPC

Here is a photo of the Gigabyte M700 UMPC. It is obviously cute, but here are the specifications: 7” Touch display, 1024x600 1.2Ghz C7-M Via CPU 2GB 40GB to 60GB of hard drive Windows Vista Home PremiumYou would think...

Samsung Spinpoint MP2 Hard Drive

Samsung has just rolled out its Spinpoint MP2 2.5" hard drive that targets desktop replacement notebook PCs, chugging along at 7,200 rpm along with an increased capacity of up to 250GB courtesy of two 125GB platters. According to Samsung,...

Flexible Touch Sensor System

Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has announced that they successfully developed a flexible touch-sensor system that can be used in mobile gadgets. This touch screen system will then be able to be applied...

Asus Galaxi Mini Unleashed

The Asus Galaxi Mini, also known as the Asus P320 GPS touch screen smartphone, will be targeting the entry-level smartphone market, encroaching on HTC Touch territory and similar devices. It does come with an integrated GPS sensor though, making...

Pleo Gets Update

The Pleo did not really take off as intended during the holiday season last year, but if you're one of the few who picked it up, here's some news for you. Its Life OS has just gotten an update,...

Olympus E-420 Digital Camera

The Olympus E-420 digital reflex camera aims to achieve a balance between the power and performance of a digital SLR while holding everything up in the body of a standard point-and-shoot camera. This 10 megapixel camera tips the scales...

BLEWS: an Opinion Measuring Tool for News Ranking

[Microsoft TechFest 2008] Measuring people’s reputation is one of the trends of the Social Web, and this web application ranks the news according to political blogs opinions. The number of links is displayed for each article on the left...

PC Encryption Falls To Memory Trick

Scientists have managed to discover a method to recover the key that unscrambles data from a PCs memory, which means encrypted information stored on a laptop is more vulnerable than previously thought. This will definitely throw a spanner in...

Coolgorilla London Travel Guide

For folks who are heading towards London for a holiday soon, Coolgorilla has a solution for tourists - the London Travel Guide that was specially designed to be used in iPods, iPhones and other cell phones. It is available...

Simtrix Swiftpoint Mouse

The Swiftpoint mouse from Simtrix is truly different, and definitely goes against the grain where design is concerned. Swiftpoint technology combines innovations in hardware and software that enable a more intuitive and ergonomic method of interfacing with the computer...

Ripserver Stores Your Music Collection

The Ripserver is for those who are trying to convert all their existing audio collection into the MP3 format, capable of storing up to 2,400 albums in the mentioned format along with a USB port for optional additional storage....

Sonance IW3 In-wall iPort Dock

The Sonance IW3 In-wall iPort Dock will definitely fit into your home without announcing its presence to the world. Being discreet doesn't mean it is short on features though, as it allows music and video to be ported over...

SixthSense: RFID-based Surveillance

[Microsoft TechFest 2008] Dr Venkat Padmanabhan from MSR Lab in Bangalore showed me a demo of this RFID-based Enterprise Intelligence application. Each object in an office has its passive RFID tag. When a person moves one object, the RFID...

Alessi Pop-Up Bottle Opener

The Alessi Pop-Up Bottle Opener is one gadget that you can consider having in your home if you happen to host lots of parties. Constructed from stainless steel, all you need to do to open a bottle is to...

HTC CONV100 Rumor

There is a new HTC smartphone on the way it seems - according to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, this new handset has been given the code name "HTC CONV100". The document claims that the HTC CONV100 will be...

MobileDemand xTablet T8700

Here's a tough nut of a tablet PC from MobileDemand, known as the xTablet T8700. You get the following features that will be able to last up to seven hours before the battery requires a trip to the nearest...

VideoIQ High Performance Network Camera

VideoIQ has unleashed the first high performance day/night network camera with content aware storage, intelligent networking, analytic detection, and object search built right into the camera in the world. Some of the features include :- State of the art...

Columbus Has New Navigation Solution

Columbus Geographic Systems has just rolled out a new personal navigation solution that targets both the active outdoor and off-road enthusiast. Users will be able to use this new feature to select points of interest on their personal navigation...

Mobile-Systems Distributed Operation for Sensing

[Microsoft TechFest 2008] Ramachandran Ramjee and Prashanth Mohan from Microsoft Research Lab in Bangalore, India, showed me a demo of their “Mobile Sensing Platform” (I renamed it because the title is too long!). Each sensing enabled phone can detect...

LucidTouch: the “reverse iPhone” concept

[Microsoft TechFest 2008] Patrick Baudisch gave me a demo of the LucidTouch prototype that he is developing with his colleagues from Microsoft Research. Instead of the regular touch screen experience of the iPhone, the LucidTouch enables people to browse...

March 04, 2008

Blinking Controls iPod

There is a new Japanese remote control that allows users to bat an eyelid in order to control the iPod, thanks to sensors connected to glasses/headphones known as the KomeKami Switch, or Temple Switch in English. These infrared sensors...

OSP Robot Contains Oil Spill

Oil spills are major environmental disasters, and key to containing its deadly effects would be to clean up the spill as soon as possible. This Herculean effort would work even better with the help of robots that do not...

Grand Theft Auto Special Edition

Grand Theft Auto, the game that got Sony fanboys all up in arms due to the fact that it is no longer an exclusive title for the PS3, will not only come in a vanilla version but with a...

Samsung Super-WriteMaster SH-S223

Samsung claims to have the fastest DVD burner in the industry today with its Super-WriteMaster SH-S223 drive. It is compatible with virtually all DVD formats, featuring a burn speed of 22x for DVD±R media, 12x for DVD-RAM, 16x for...

Signal Smoke Detector Concept

The Signal smoke detector concept by Matthew Jobson might look ordinary, but it does boast something standard smoke detectors don't. Whenever the Signal runs out of batteries, the lid will open to display the housing, giving a visual alert...

Are You Ready For Blu-ray Music?

MediaInVision Creative Group has just announced that they are now offering professional audio encoding and mastering for Blu-ray music production to independent recording artists as part of their services. Since the Blu-ray disc specifications make an allowance to store...

Spracht Aura Mobile BT

The Spracht Aura Mobile BT is a Bluetooth-enabled device which brings the world of call conferencing to your doorstep, no matter where you are. Just make sure you have a Bluetooth-compatible device such as a cell phone or computer...

Samsung Rolls Out New Hard Drive

Samsung wants to claim glory for introducing the first 2.5" hard drive in the world that boasts 500GB of storage space. This is made possible by using three stacked 167GB platters crammed into the standard 0.37" vertical space that...

Dell M209X Projector

Dell will be rolling out a new projector in the forseeable future - the M209X. This ultraportable projector weighs a mere 2.6 lbs, which is very, very light by any standards (just don't compare it to those cell phone...

ASUS C90P Notebook

Now here's a notebook that is definitely worth your time (and money) - the ASUS C90P. Inside, you'll find goodies such as :- Intel Core 2 Duo processor HDMI support HD DVD/Blu-ray drive (woe to the person who chooses...

R2-D2 PC Case A Stunner

One would probably expect this R2-D2 PC case to come to life suddenly, beeping and turning its head while playing a projected image of Princess Leia sending out a distressed message. It is handmade from ground up, and unfortunately...

iRobot Verro Bottom Feeding Robot

Now here's a robot that has a lowly occupation (literally) as it scours the depths of your swimming pool in order to rid it of sand, dirt and other undesirable items which will otherwise spoil a fun experience in...

iBird RC Flyer

RC toys are fun to play with, but their novelty wears off rather quickly IMHO. Unless you're a 5-year old kid, that is. The iBird from Silverlit is a self-proclaimed “latest generation of R/C flyers”, simulating the flight of...

HP Pavilion dv2800t Artist Edition

HP has a brand new notebook in town - the HP Pavilion dv2800t Artist Edition series which come equipped with the latest Intel Centrino mobile technology, packed in a design that was created by young people, for young people....

Angel Phone Creeps Me Out

The Angel Phone that you see here is guaranteed to send chills down your spine, as behind this supposedly angelic being lies a phone where you can carry out all your landline conversations while looking "cute". I don't know,...

Able Planet Clear Voice VoIP Headset

Able Planet has announced its Clear Voice VoIP headset that introduces active noise canceling technology for superior audio clarity. It comes with the patent-pending Linx Audio system which "creates high frequency harmonics that enhance sound quality and speech clarity...

MSI PR620 Purifies Air

MSI must be really concerned about your health, as its PR620 comes with an integrated "anion" air purifier, releasing 550,000 negative ions from its vent while absorbing dust particles around you in order to lower the chances of picking...

Thermaltake Unleashes New PC Cases

Thermaltake goes on the offensive by introducing a new bunch of PC cases, with the XaserVI Mx leading the charge. You get mesh metal grills covering the innards, while fans are strategically located in order for your video card,...

PSP Cradle In Japan

PSP owners, you will finally be able to benefit from a cradle this April 24th as long as you have $62 to spare. The PSP Cradle comes with AV cables to hook it up to your TV and control...

Nike, Apple Head For Gyms

Nike and Apple have upped the ante by introducing the Nike + iPod experience in gyms worldwide this coming summer - both companies are currently co-operating with major gym equipment manufacturers like Life Fitness, Precor, Star Trac, and Technogym...

Vudu XL Starts Shipping

Vudu has started shipping the Vudu XL, an upgrade from the vudu set-top box from which you can buy or rent movies – with an excellent video quality and instant watch.What’s new? 1TB of local storage (internal hard drive)...

Konarka Demonstrates its Inkjet Printed Solar Cells

Konarka Technologies Inc has demonstrated its solar-cell manufacturing based on inkjet printing technology. They are not the only ones in the thin-film solar cells space, but I guess that having more players increases the odds of having something that...

Garmin Nuvi 900T

This very cute Nuvi 900T is supposed to be available only in Italy at the moment, but we think that it will probably spread across Europe later this year. Here are the highlights: DVB-H over the air digital TV...

Nuvi 205 and Nuvi 205W

New entry-level GPS units from Garmin! The 205W has a wider display, but other than that their specifications are the same: Real-Time Traffic Updates MSN Direct content 333Mhz Processor $213 (Nuvi 205) and $266 (Nuvi 205W)...

Microsoft Techfest Has Started - Live

10:40 - Trident Scientific Flow Workbench This is a project of the University of Washington and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. They are setting the world's first plate-scale undersea observatory. They will observe the two tectonic plates that...

Navigon 8110 At CeBIT

Navigon has released the 8110 GPS navigation system at CeBIT '08, bringing the following specifications to the fore :- 4.8" WQVGA display Full 3D maps 533MHz processor 512MB ROM 128MB RAM SD memory card slot TMC Pro supportThe Navigon...

SanDisk FlashBack Adapter

The SanDisk FlashBack Adapter sounds like a device that comes in handy only when a catastrophe happens - it fits snugly into the ExpressCard slot of your notebook and will continue to back up and encrypt critial data onto...

SanDisk Sansa Fuze

Rumor has it that the next SanDisk Sansa device will be known as the Fuze, with whispers of a Sansa Fuze accessory package rolling out in the near future, making this whole rumor much more believable. The Sansa Fuze,...

Navigon 2100 Max GPS System

Navigon spices up CeBIT '08 with its new GPS navigation system, the 2100 Max. The suffix "Max" denotes that the 2100 will come with a 4.3" widescreen touch screen display, in addition to the following :- Reality View of...

Argosy Dual 15K-808 Keyboard Workstation

One look at this is enough to give me a headache - as if there aren't enough keys to type on the keyboard already! The Argosy Dual 15K-808 Keyboard Workstation features powder-coated steel legs, integrated rack modules, and internal...

Panasonic Blu-ray Player Gets DivX Certification

Panny's latest Blu-ray player, the DMP-BD30EG/EE has just received DivX certification, making it the first of its kind to make a splash in Europe and Russia later this month. Just like the rest of Panasonic's current DivX Certified DVD...

Dell Latitude XFR D630

Dell has just released a new rugged laptop known as the Latitude XFR D630. This tough cookie will come with a tough chassis, conforming to the Department of Defense's rigid MIL-STD 810F specifications. It is capable of functioning even...

Asus EPU IC Controller

The Asus-developed EPU lays claim to being the first hardware-based on-demand power saving IC controller in the world. It is capable of monitoring the CPU power supply digitally, fine tuning it under any loading in order to help you...

Garmin Has 4 New Models

Garmin just announced a quartet of new Nuvi models from its 200 series, and they are known as the "2x5" series. What's interesting is traffic from MSN Direct being offered in these devices, allowing users to find their way...

Smart Video Goggle System

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have successfully developed a smart video goggle system which is capable of recording just about everything the wearer looks at, assigning names to objects in the video in order to create a searchable...

Nokia Announces Silverlight on Symbian S60

Nokia and Microsoft compete on many fronts so it might come as a surprise that Nokia announces that Microsoft’s Silverlight will works on the Symbian S60 OS. Quickely explained, Silverlight is a Macromedia Flash competitor. It allows developers to create...

TF2000 Proximity Sensor Locks PC When You Go Away

Locking your PC while you are away is a basic security measure that is often required by employers on the workplace. Yet, during my corporate career, I have seen many people not do it. May be the solution is...

D-Link DIR-855 Xtreme N Duo Media Router

Dlink has an interesting router that features an integrated OLED display. The interesting design houses a Wifi-N router with QoS (Quality of Service) that can be useful to VOIP (Voice over IP) users. D-Link also claims that it performs...

Sony Ericsson T303 Slider Phone

...entry-level phone named T303. It is a GSM phone with basic multimedia features like a music player and FM radio

Razer Salmosa Unmasked

Remember the mystery Razer mouse that we looked at a couple of days ago? Well, here it is now - the Razer Salmosa. Touted to be the quickest entry level gaming-grade mouse, it boasts to have the fastest tracking...

SanDisk SSD 5000 1.8 UATA Picked

Motion Computing has selected SanDisk’s SSD 5000 1.8 UATA 32GB solid state drive to be used in its bew F5 mobile slate tablet PC. While an SSD adds to the durability of a device, it also helps with the...

Sony PSP Gets Bronze

The Olympics is not here yet, but I guess Sony's PSP has already picked up the bronze medal with its new color. Available as a new PSP Lite Value Pack, this bronze colored regular PSP Lite will feature a...

GM R-4 Bulldozer Hits Korea

If you are not yet sick of the Transformers movie, then GM Corporation of Korea has just the PC case for you. Known as the R-4 Bulldozer, this PC case targets both gamers and the hip, bringing an enhanced...

Iomega Rev Gets A New Lease Of Life

The Iomega Rev drive that first debuted almost four years ago is still around. They have just rolled out a brand new backwards-compatible version that can hold up to 120GB worth of data, but I'm not too sure if...

I-T Click Click Mini Mouse

The I-T Click Click Mini Mouse from Suvil definitely looks different from anything you've ever laid your eyes on where computer mice are concerned. This awkward-looking peripheral requires you to rotate it slightly for ergonomics, where left clicking is...

Transforming Stove For Your Home

Now isn't this a hoot - a stove that actually transforms into a chair as and when you need it? Certainly interesting and definitely does not conform to common thinking. This furniture/kitchenette is flexible enough to be placed in...

TV NO TOMO On The Wii

Looks like the Wii's functionality in Japan is certainly much higher than those outside of the Land of the Rising Sun. Nintendo Japan has just released a new software known as TV NO TOMO, and this interactive TV guide...

NEC NP3151W Widescreen Projector

NEC will begin to ship its NP3151W widescreen installation projector that comes with the following features :- 4,000-lumen brightness LCD projector 1,280 x 800 WXGA resolution Connectivity to wireless networks Weighs 16.1 pounds Low noise output of 31 decibels...

Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset

Logitech has just released its first wireless stereo headset that targets Internet calling via the PC – the ClearChat PC Wireless headset. Not only does Logitech claim you get high-performance stereo audio through 2.4GHz wireless technology, you also get...

March 03, 2008

Microsoft TechFest 2008 Opens with the WorldWide Telescope Demo

I am attending Microsoft TechFest 2008 where Microsoft’s research labs from around the world will showcase their best work (36 demos). At the opening dinner we had a demo of the impressive Worldwide Telescope that was presented on February...

Samsung Launches G400

Samsung has just announced its G400 clamshell handset at CeBIT, making it the latest dual screen model of its kind from the Korean phone manufacturer. It is somewhat a spiritual successor to the 'Soul', featuring a premium exterior, a...

Samsung Introduces New LCD Monitors

Samsung has announced a new range of high performance LCD monitors, and they are the SyncMaster 743BX, 943BX, 943BWX, 2043BWX and 2243BWX. Some of the common features include a height adjustable stand, ergonomic capabilities, with BWX widescreen models offering...

Steampunk Wedding Present

Now this project by Veloz is certainly one that comes from the heart, as he created it just in time for his wedding as a gift to his wife. The keyboard certainly doesn't look too comfortable to type on,...

Optimus Maximus For Notebooks?

The Optimus Maximus keyboard is but a luxury item that can be purchased only be a select few due to its exorbitant price, but have you ever given thought to a similar layout on a notebook? While there is...

Acer Altos easyStore

Acer has rolled out the Altos easyStore intelligent network storage solution that targets small office, medium office and home network environments. You will be able to achieve up to 3TB of storage capacity thanks to the utilization of a...

Shape Shifting Dishwasher

Inventor Paul Frigout of Coventry University has filed a patent that shows a movable partition which allows one to change the size of the washing compartment in a dishwasher in order to accommodate different size loads. This way, you...

Nokia Unveils 6124 Classic

Nokia has just unfurled the new 6124 Classic candybar handset that targets the mid-level market. You will be able to use this as a 3G modem for your computer, providing you with connectivity no matter where you are (as...

Monster Cable As Good As Ordinary Wire?

Apparently someone has taken the trouble to compare Monster Cable's speaker wire to audio run through an ordinary coat hanger wire, and the results from a blind listening test has yielded no noticeable difference. I'm sitting out on this...

Kyocera K323 Bluetooth speakerphone

The Kyocera K323 Bluetooth speakerphone is now going cheap for $15 a pop, and being powered by a cigarette lighter in your car, you don't have to worry about it ever running out of batteries. Features include voice dialing...

DIY Data Recovery

Are you still reeling from data loss suffered after your hard drive is damaged or died? Well, there is a way to literally raise data from these metal graveyards, thanks to UK-based Retrodata who plans to ship a $7,000...

USB Exercise Dog

Everyone remembers the USB Humping Dog that caused quite a fair bit of guffaws when it was released - we have something less obscene now in the form of the USB Exercise Dog. While it doesn't do much just...

Cyberdesk Concept

The name Cyberdesk is really misleading, as this concept bling from Krohn Design is actually a headgear that comes complete with a bizarre-looking necklace and a curved tube that is placed right in front of the eye. The tube's...

Mint Green PSP Coming

With St. Patrick's Day looming, here we have a mint green Sony PSP that was just released in Japan. Other than the color change, everything inside remains the same, and with the PSP library picking up some steam over...

Wattstopper Curbs Power Consumption

Wattstopper aims to minimize the use of electricity in your home so that you will be able to face up to a less shocking bill at the end of the month in addition to doing your part to keep...

ProxMat Pressure Sensitive Mat

The ProxMat is a pressure sensitive mat that will automatically send the Windows Key + L shortcut whenever you leave the workstation, automatically locking the computer just in case you forget to do so yourself. It connects to a...

Asus Ares CG6150 Gaming Rig

Asus has come up with the Ares CG6150 gaming desktop at CeBIT '08, bringing some of the following souped-up specifications that will definitely make any hardcore gamer drool. Intel Core 2 Extreme processor 8GB of DDR3 RAM Nvidia 3-way...

Lifecar Is Zippy

Lifecar, a hydrogen-powered sports car which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, is said to hit 0-60 mph in seven seconds, with a maximum speed of 90 mph. It looks pretty sweet, and has a range of...

Earthquake Simulator

Now this is one simulator that I don't mind sitting - an earthquake simulator that has been built right into a truck. Since Japan is a hotspot for earthquakes, this fancy truck has been going around the Land of...

Techsol TPC-43 Computer

The Techsol TPC-43 computer was created to target Building Automation applications, and in the standard, off-the-shelf, ARM-powered, wall-mount, two-board set, you will be able to find the following :- WQVGA (480×272) 4.3? color TFT LCD touch sensitive panel with...

Freeloader 8.0 Solar Charger

Solar chargers aren't exactly the most sexy accessories to have in the gadget world, but as they become more and more popular, chances are the aesthetics will improve along with its efficiency. Enter the Freeloader 8.0 that features 11...

Home Theater Does The Rotation Thing

Now isn't this one of the coolest home theaters you have ever come across? It is capable of rotating a full 180 degrees at the press of a button. The front row seats will be able to rotate at...

Oasis Portable Media Player

The Oasis PMP will probably fool most people into thinking that it is some kind of new cell phone at first glance, but it is actually a portable media player that comes with the following features :- 2" TFT...

Sony MDR-NC500D Review

Let’s get into it: I have taken the Sony MDR-NC500D to a trip to Europe. That’s a 9 hours flight right there – an ideal testing ground for our gadget. So how does it work?

Vudu Review

We put the vudu box to the test. The vudu is an elegant black box that promises to keep you far away from any DVD rental store. It is a “movie on demand” box for which the prices range from $.99 to $3.99.

Mitsubishi Gives Up on Mobile Phones

You didn’t know that Mitsubishi was making cellphones? May be that is why they are giving up that market that is intensely competitive. To be fair, Mitsubishi is a player in Japan with sales of almost a Billion dollars...

NEC Launches MultiSync LCD5220

Looks like the Japanese will be receiving the MultiSync LCD5220 pretty soon, bringing the following features to your desk :- 1,920 x 1,080 resolution 2,000:1 contrast ratio 700 cd/m² brightness 178-degree viewing angle 8ms response speed 19mm-thin slim design...

iRiver Loves Pink

iRiver must have bought a whole lot of extra pink paint in the winter, considering their spring lineup is all draped in pink. This includes the Clix, MPlayer speaker, D5 and E100 which will be available only in Korea (thankfully)....

TomTom Announces Two GO Models

The CeBIT stage is all set for TomTom to announce a couple of new GO models, namely the GO 930 and the GO 730. These two will succeed the 920 and 720 respectively, featuring TomTom's very own IQ Routes...

Asus Eee PC To Evolve

Guess the Asus Eee PC won't remain stagnant, as rumors about that the next iteration will come with the following (welcome) features :- New model will be be named the Eee PC 900 1GB RAM will be standard (up...

Getac PS535E One Tough Nut

The Getac PS535E will definitely be a favorite with butterfingers and those who can't seem to keep their mobile devices out of harm's way, asit is fully compliant with MIL-STD 810F and IP54 compliance, making it vibration & drop-shock...

Marijuana Vending Machine

Now this is a vending machine that you don't see every day - it dispenses medical marijuana. Located in three spots throughout Los Angeles, it was created by Vincent Mehdisadeh, the owner of the Los Angeles Herbal Nutrition Center....

BeoVision 4 Home Cinema Concept

Bang & Olufsen are always ahead of the curve when it comes to design (and price), and the BeoVision 4 home cinema concept is yet another reason why they remain at the top of their game where aesthetics are...

Sony To Make Large Hard Drives

Who knew that Sony has what it takes when it comes to large capacity storage? The Japanese electronics giant has just announced a new technology that claims to make large hard drives a possibility with notebooks. It will ditch...

Acer Acquires E-Ten

Acer is on a buying spree again, and this time the Taiwanese company has snapped up E-Ten. E-Ten is most famous for their line of Glofiish Windows Mobile smartphones. Apparently, Acer will be forking out $290 million for E-Ten,...

Samsung P200 Business Notebook

Samsung will be making yet another attempt at the "ultra portable" notebook market with the P200. This relatively lightweight solution will come with the following specifications :- Intel Core 2 Duo processor ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 graphics card 12.1"...

Asus Eee PC To Get Windows XP?

You no longer need to perform your very own hack if you want to run Windows XP on your Asus Eee PC, as it looks as though the Taiwanese computer manufacturer will probably roll out a Windows XP version...

Video Game Buttons

Check out these superbly crafted video game badges courtesy of Alexander Pfaender of Augenbluten/ITF. Measuring 1" in diameter, these round buttons will definitely bring you back to the good old days of gaming as you reminisce about different eras...

Gigabyte M528 Specs

Guess Gigabyte has let the cat out of the bag with specifications for its M528 as follows :- Menlow (Atom) processor 2GB/4GB flash memory 800 x 480 touch screen display Built-in GPS navigation Built-in HSDPA connectivity Powered by Ubuntu...

Hi-Gain Wireless-G Dish Adapter

Boost your home's wireless signal with the Hi-Gain Wireless-G Dish Adapter today - this device might not be as small as you'd like it to be, but at the very least you can be sure of a strong signal...

Zimmer Frames with Navigation for the Elderly

Getting lost in a care home isn’t all that hard, but you can imagine that it can happen quite often to those who are being taken care of. Technical college student have come up with this Zimmer Frame that...

Samsung P200, an Ordinary Laptop

[Cebit 2008] Samsung just announced the P200, a laptop that Samsung calls “ultra-portable”. While the press release is upbeat, we do not think that it is so out of the ordinary. For one, I don’t see why people compare with...

March 02, 2008

iPod nano To Come In Purple

Guess the iPod nano family will be receiving a new addition soon - this time in the color deep purple. That's what the Circuit City advertisement shows anyway - is it just a misprint on the printer's part, where...

Wiimote Hacked To Control Curtains

Those who have spent a night at the Bellagio will know that curtains in there are remote controlled, but you don't have to travel all the way to Las Vegas in order to experience this luxury. All you need...

Pneumatic Antenna Launcher

The Pneumatic Antenna Launcher is a DIY project that can be used to project an aerial up and over a tree (or other high positions) - all you need to do is wrap the wire around the tennis ball...

Krank Light-weight Lamp

The Krank light-weight lamp is a concept design from Efrain E. Velez of the US, who gained inspiration from an old-fashioned mechanical drill from the days of yore. This manual device relies on the principle of magnetic induction, where...

Suntory Mermaid II Boat

The Suntory Mermaid II Boat is different from what you've seen in the market so far, since it uses waves to power it instead of a motor. This is probably the greenest nautical power source ever since the sail's...

USB Pottery Wheel

If you happen to have a love for molding clay, then this DIY USB Pottery Wheel project could be just the ticket. All you need is a dead hard drive which can be turned into a pottery wheel, some...

Sofaside PC

The Sofaside PC would definitely wow anyone who lays their eyes on it, as this could usher in a new era of Home Theater PC set ups in your living room. An entire high performance PC rig has been...

GPS-Guided Robot

Now here's a neat looking DIY project, putting your Magellan GPS navigation system to different use, by integrating it into a robot. Robots traverse a pre-defined course dealing with various obstacles along the way. Waypoints may be marked with...

Bandai One Hand Player

Bandai has released its One Hand Player that features a dozen scratch samples, the entire repertoire of stock rhythm tracks where you can modify pitch changes, and the ability to change track play simply by shaking the device. It...

Metal Gear Solid 4 Too Big For Blu-ray

Everyone knows the Hideo Kojima, the brains behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise, is one meticulous person who wants to throw in nothing but the very best in his games. A recent interview with Mr. Kojima revealed that Metal...

White PS3s Shipping?

The rumor mill has it that new 40GB PS3s are heading towards the US, and these shipments come with the model number CECHH01, which means that is the model number for the white PS3. I know that the insides...

Asus Lamborghini ZX1 Smartphone

Most people know by now that Asus' Lamborghini range of notebooks are extremely fast speed demons, just like their namesake on the asphalt. But what happens when you carry over the pedigree of Lamborghini over to a smartphone? Well,...

Asus R70 UMPC Sneak Peek

Looks like Asus will be parading the Asus R70 UMPC at CeBIT '08, bringing a 1.6GHz processor and the possibility of a 120GB hard drive to the table. I wonder whether Vista will be able to run on this...

Yves Behar Aliph Jawbone

The Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset has gotten a new lease of life, thanks to designer Yves Behar who have created a limited edition run of Jawbones, making it look more desirable than the original headset (which isn't to say...

Intel Atom Familly of Ultra-Mobile Processors

Intel just launched a line of processor called Atom. Atom is the official product name for the couple of chips once codenamed Silverthorne and Diamondville. We showed you examples of ultra-mobile PCs (UMPC) that were using Silverthorne processors back...

Asus Eee PC Gets Accessorized

Since the Asus Eee PC took off with great success, Asus has spotted yet another market opportunity by unveiling a whole slew of Eee PC accessories. You will be able to check out the Ai Guru U1 VoIP phone...

iPhones To Be Refurbished?

Looks like cheaper iPhones will be coming your way, although they will be refurbished. You will be able to pick up the discontinued 4GB and 8GB models for $199 and $249, respectively. Refurbished iPhones at COR Stores. For a...

Cuso PC S600 mini UMPC

Great, so we now have this category called the "mini UMPC"? I thought UMPCs were as small as they could get, and if technology progresses further, will we be seeing micro UMPCs in the future? But I digress -...

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Delayed

Looks like those who have been looking forward to Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 will be disappointed as rumors have it that the phone company will be pushing its release date to the first quarter, of next year, that is....

686 Original Snow Toolbelt

The 686 Original Snow Toolbelt will definitely put images of being Batman into your imagination, featuring an all-utility belt that comes complete with a Philips and flat-hear screwdriver and a wrench built-in. This functional accessory comes in brown, black...

Yet Another Video Watch

Telling the time has gotten a technological boost with this offering from Chinavasion. It features the following specifications :- 1.8" display 20fps video playback 2.5mm headphone jack (what, no 3.5mm?) Audio playback support Tells the time (duh)Fancy picking up...

iView Concept

Designer Nuno Teixeira has come up with the iView concept that features a wrap-around display complete with a secondary LCD built right into the back - making it suitable for students as well as those involved in the graphic...

Roadrunner Bluetooth Headset

The Roadrunner Bluetooth headset is different from those over-the-ear types that you have seen so far, as it uses bone conduction technology and strategically placed microphones right next to your voicebox in order to minimize background noise whenever you're...

PS3 Parental Controls

Parental controls sound pretty draconian, but hey - if a kid is not yet mature enough to choose what he/she can listen/play/watch, then this is where the authority of the parents come in. The PS3 is equipped with rather...

Pet Mate Elite

The Pet Mate Elite prevents your cat from coming in and going out as it pleases - this technologically advanced flap allows you to control just which pet is able to come in to your home, even down to...

Oneill H4 Audio Beanie

Winter might be over, but the O'neill H4 Audio Beanie is still worth picking up for next winter. This beanie discreetly hides integrated headphones within its earflaps, allowing you to rock on to your favorite grooves despite all the...

Skidscooter Outdoor Machine

The Skidscooter looks like something out of a corny spy film, as this amphibious machine functions like a standard scooter on land while being equally capable of churning water via its powerful propeller and two hub motors to carry...

Rumor Of Blu-ray Drives For Apple

Word on the street has it that Blu-ray drives might be making their way to the Apple MacBook Pro family, with Cupertino currently actively talking to Sony about including these drives for future models. Well, if that happens, just...

Disinfecting UV Scanner

Paranoid androids can pick up this Disinfecting UV Scanner that, according to the product description, "protects your family from colds, flu, and germs such as E. coli. Portable scanner instantly disinfects doorknobs, faucets, computer keyboards and mouse, phones. Just...

Salt And Pepper Maracas

Check out these Fukasawa-designed Salt and Pepper maracas - aren't they just adorable? They will definitely brighten up your dining room environment, no doubt about it. After all, even the most disinterested party at the table will be curious...

 

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