LLC's Vana VA6420-Si Advanced Extender device will soon boast Blu-ray movie playback capability, allowing the owner and family to enjoy movies in full 1080p resolution via DVI and HDMI interfaces. LLC used to offer both HD DVD and Blu-ray...
March 14, 2008
There is no iPhone in Japan at this point in time, but I seriously doubt that the Japanese are weeping over that fact. Not when your country has cell phones like the Sharp 921SH Fullface2! Folks in Japan will...
The Simkey Simcard Backup is a device that backs up your mobile SIM card, ensuring you don't have to send the annoying "Excuse me, may I know who just called/messaged me? I've lost my phone and all the contact...
The only thing about the Edirol that makes it qualify to remain in the 21st century is this - MP3 playback capability. Other than that, the design is surely a huge turn off considering how we consumers have been...
Big boys' toys are oftentimes uber-expensive, as with the case of this Blazing Angels simulator that resembles a cockpit from the World War II era. It adds a dash of realism with fake bullet holes in the fuselage, and...
Now this USB flash drive is the bomb - literally, as it comes in the shape of a classic bomb that you find in the Bomberman and Mario franchises. Designed by Mexico City industrial designer Joel Escalona, the USB...
The Philips AJL308 Clock Radio & Digital Photo Frame wants to be adept in a many functions, being primarily an alarm clock that wakes you up gently using sounds of nature. In addition, it has pre-loaded relaxation music that...
We all know that an electric car is the better alternative compared to fuel guzzlers, but there is nothing quite like the roar of a V12 engine to keep those goosebumps coming. Fisker Karma's plug-in hybrid wants to bring...
The MacBook Air has a new rival now from Frontier, known as the FRLN. While the FRLN won't be as thin as the MacBook Air, it takes up less space with a 12" LED-backlit screen, tipping the scales at...
The SSD world has just gotten more crowded with OCZ releasing SATA II SSDs that will see action in high-end notebooks, making it the perfect candidate for mobile computing. OCZ claims that this new SSD will come with fast...
A USB hub is a USB hub, right? Wrong! Evergreen has decided to take the humble USB hub another step further by including photo frame capability inside. So what you perceive to be a digital photo frame here is...
The LED drawing machine that you see here is a 2-axis device that does wonders when coupled with time-lapse photography. In Chris McDonald's (the inventor) own words, “Gertrude uses two stepper motors to move an LED in a very...
Now here's a personal navigation device that is small enough to fit in just about any pocket - the CUVi from Finedrive of Korea. It comes in a black body with rounded edges, tipping the scales at just 153...
March 13, 2008
Sener from Spain and Abu Dhabi's clean-energy initiative, Masdar, have come together to construct a fair number of solar-powered plants that will generate 320 megawatts over the next 5 years, and hitting an impressive 1,000 megawatts within 10 years'...
You just gotta fall in love with the USBee concept flash drive from Damjan Stankovic. As most of us know, traditional USB flash drives stick out from the back, and there is always a good chance you might actually...
Kudos to Hideo Takano for taking the effort and time to cram in a Mac Mini's innards into the chassis of a miniaturized Mac Pro while making additional modifications all over. Known as the Mac Mini Pro, you get...
The Canvas computer concept by Kyle Cherry targets folk with an artistic streak, aiming to increase the quality and productivity of any designer or artist using it. The Canvas hopes to help a user with little or no experience...
AUDEO has been dubbed to be the first voiceless phone in the world, converting nerve impulses into speech courtesy of Ambient and Texas Instruments. The main idea of the AUDEO is to create a human-computer interface for communication without...
Since the Zune is already in its second iteration and has not yet seen action in Europe, word from Microsoft France’s Francois Ruault has ignited fresh hope that the continent will see Microsoft's struggling portable media player cross the...
Guess the Motorola Z9 will be arriving at retail stores soon after receiving the nod of approval from the FCC. Just to refresh your memory, it features GPS navigation, a 2 megapixel camera, 3G capability, and a Linux-based operating...
If you happen to lack the intestinal fortitude, then I suggest giving this iPhone dual boot solution a miss. The entire process requires some partition-making and a whole lot of command line work, which could have you reaching out...
Gateway, a company under the Acer umbrella, has unassumingly updated a couple of its mainstay notebooks while introducing another Penryn-based model. The M-151X and M-151XL have been given a speed boost, with the latter featuring a 2.4GHz Core 2...
Homemakers deserve to get the very best in their lives when performing their duties, and Pandigital's Kitchen HDTV will definitely bring a smile to anyone's face. This 15" wonder not only functions as an entertainment unit, it is also...
Rock it out at home with Nyko's latest wireless guitar controller which is meant for the Xbox 360, although the box that the product ships in carries a "X 360" tag instead. I suppose a demonstration is due before...
OEMs will start to receive triple-core Phenom processors from AMD as shipping has already begun. There is also the intention to launch the processors on an official basis in the first quarter of this year. According to AMD executives,...
Fancy honing those DJ skills on your iPhone? You can now do so with the Mixmeister Scratch. While virtual scratching can never replace real turntable experience, at the very least you will be able to remember the correct cues...
Talk about stabbing consumers in the back - even though the dust has finally settled from the "format war", you don't see the prices of Blu-ray players dropping. No sir, this seeming monopoly by Sony has translated into dollar...
Photo courtesy of Richard from Tapahont.info! - Thanks I have been invited to the launch of theVirtual+Reality Challenge by Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systemes is a leading Product Design software vendor). and held in a nice neighborhood in Paris. The...
Word on the street has it that the WiMAX-enabled Nokia N810 will be launching on April 1st. Sounds pretty suspicious to me, considering the benelovent date which was suggested, but hey - stranger things have happened. That's when CTIA...
You can't get any cheaper than these $50 entry-level Teachermate PCs. Some of the features include :- 2.5" LCD display (now that's really small) 512MB RAM SD memory card slot Integrated microphone and speakersThe Teachermate will see action in...
Back at CES 2008 earlier this year, I saw IBM folks lugging around display panels on their shirts in a marketing effort to capture the attention and imagination of people around. While it was interesting to look at, the...
Apple could actually have long term plans for their Apple TV set-top box, throwing in additional functionality so that it may transform into a full fledged digital video recording if these new filings with the US Patent and Trademark...
The ATP EarthDrive takes a different manufacturing route compared to other USB flash drives, using revolutionary new bio-recycled materials that makes it fully recyclable. Other than being environmentally friendly to manufacture, the EarthDrive is capable of holding its own...
Bonuses at Toshiba won't leave executives smiling this year, considering the collapse of their HD DVD dream which resulted in a 100 billion yen loss - that is roughly $986 million, enough to make anyone weep. A Toshiba spokeswoman...
The iPhone looks set to get yet another interesting game - this time of the driving variety. Known as Crazy Kart, the video demo you see above looks pretty smooth, where a virtual steering wheel is located right at...
Where cell phones are concerned, at least. Apple has finally made its mark by claiming the number 10 spot for its own if you take into account fourth quarter sales of handsets from last year. While Apple's market share...
Tactical biomass refineries is just a fancy name to describe a device that turns trash into electricity. A ton of trash offers up to 20 hours of power which is more than enough to light up a small village....
Netronix of Taiwan is toying with the idea of including a touch screen display on its EB-100 e-book reader. In fact, the final product will not only come with touch screen capability, but in all probability Netronix engineers will...
Sorry to disappoint you folks, but Microsoft is just not going to come out with a Blu-ray player add-on for the Xbox 360 after an interview with Xbox product manager Aaron Greenberg who claims that "Xbox is not currently...
AT&T has just rolled out the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 that comes with 802.11g WiFi connectivity, giving you yet another option to surf the Internet just in case that EDGE connection of yours starts to act up again. Unfortunately, this...
If you happen to be one of those folks who have tons of USB flash drives lying around and want to get your life a little bit more organized, then might I recommend the SpaceStation from Ultra. This unique...
Now here is a USB flash drive that you don't see every day - the Zana wood engraved USB flash drive. While USB 2.0 won't run any faster with wood, silver and precious stones lined up on it, at...
Don't you just love spring, when everything and everyone just looks so fresh after a cold, dreary winter? The folks at LG certainly think so, reflecting their mood by releasing the LG Viewty in a new pink color, keeping...
The Boxcooler is a backpack fridge concept that helps you keep things within it cool despite the sweltering heat all around. You can lug it like a normal backpack on your back, keeping your hands free to do just...
The Slanket ranks high on my list of "Why didn't I think of that before?", as this modified blanket features a couple of holes for your arms to continue playing with your PSP while keeping the rest of your...
Gaming chairs aren't exactly the newest peripheral on the block, but I find them to be perpetually cool. The Rumbleseat from Boomchair helps spread the fun of immersing yourself in the game with another person since it comes in...
Canon has rolled out yet another addition to its IXUS range, touting it to be the "most optically powerful" model in the range to date. What are some of the features you can expect for this £299 digital camera?...
Now that's a whole lot of acronyms up there in the title, but for good reason. InnoDisk has just introduced its first 2.5" SATA solid state drive (SSD) that comes with a whopping 128GB of storage space, laying claim...
Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Tatsuya Harada and other similar-minded scientists at Tokyo University School of Information Science and Technology have discovered a way to augment your memory, resulting in a device known as Smart Goggles. Apparently, this device records everything you...
BlackBerry owners will soon be able to benefit from an upcoming music download service courtesy of Puretracks. This new service will be launched in April, enabling BlackBerry users to grab whatever songs that are available from the online catalog...
Vizio has launched its very own 20" LCD HDTV that comes with a depth of just 3.6", making it suitable for both homes and offices. You will be able to hit maximum resolutions of 1080i or 720p with this,...
March 12, 2008
Up until now, vudu doing quite well alone, but we all know that it is important to have third party accessories, integration and support in order to have a thriving ecosystem. This is what vudu is announcing today: many...
The Casio G-Shock G5500C takes the green route, featuring Tough Solar Power (whatever that means), Shock Resistance and a Water Resistance of up to 200 meters. I like the white resin band that makes it ooze with class, although...
Do you happen to run some sort of business from your home that involves shipping? Well, instead of busting out even more dollars to pick up a shipping scale, here's an idea that costs less than a dollar which...
It is with great pleasure that I announce the actual NavJacket (we covered a sneak peek last December), offering skiers a flexible display on the sleeve to know exactly just where they are at the moment, along with audio...
The robuCAB vehicle from France is a '4-seats automated people mover' that was constructed from a 4-wheel drive electric chassis and complemented with an on-board computer. This vehicle does not need any driver as it follows the kerb while...
Here's yet another bag that allows you to carry your iPod inside, and providing you with the necessary controls on the outside so that you will be able to head over to your favorite songs in a hiffy. The...
Star Trek fans can now live out their fantasies with the Starfleet Communicator courtesy of ThinkGeek. This replica unfortunately falls short from my expectations - couldn't they just have made this into some sort of two-way communications device? Instead,...
What makes the Securephone Encrypted GSM cell phone stand out from the rest? For starters, it claims to offer military-grade secure conversations that has been built into a standard cell phone form factor to remain as normal looking as...
Samsung has just rolled out a couple of flat panel displays of the 70" and 82" variety that feature Windows XP Embedded running within. These are meant to function as signage applications, with the only difference between the two...
Do you happen to have an old Apple floppy drive lying around at home? Well, why not dust it off and use it to construct the Apple Floppy Audio Amp? Some of the extras you'll need to pick up...
Ajoka has rolled out what looks like a standard belt buckle, but it can actually record 3GP videos in 176 x 144 resolution. Now that's pathetic, since it isn't even good enough to put on YouTube, but that's the...
Hi-Fi specialist Arcam of the UK has just confirmed that it is developing a Blu-ray player, after waiting for months on end to see Blu-ray emerge truimphant over its bitter battle with HD DVD. Unfortunately, Arcam fans will have...
The Korg-approved DS-10 synthesizer from AQ Interactive will soon make its way to DS' in Japan, featuring a couple of patchable virtual synths with two oscillators each, a drum machine, a sequencer, and an entire range of effects among...
LucidTouch, Microsoft's see-through touch screen concept is definitely going to be revolutionary when it comes out, although it remains to be seen just how much of an impact it can make in the consumer electronics industry. In order to...
O2 has rolled out a new Windows Mobile smartphone known as the Xda Atmos. Smartphones of similar calibre are pretty much in the same boat these days when it comes to specifications and form factor - you find the...
Helios Labs has just released a software update for its Odyssey Media Hub, enabling it to support both BitTorrent and ED2K P2P protocols. The whole point behind this update is to enable users to configure media downloads through a...
USB Fever claims that this is the slimmest USB 2.0 Bluetooth dongle in the world, but I'm sure I've seen some pretty small ones in my life. Still, this is tiny enough they ought to make it into some...
Most pictures of food on the menu are misleading, if that's one thing I have learnt from eating out in restaurants. TEC Japan helps to flesh out 2D images into a 3D format, helping eaters know exactly what they're...
The DNA personal computer concept has strong belief in strength in numbers. The more pieces you hook up together, the more powerful it becomes. When alone, it is but a bare-bones computer, ditching a display in favor of a...
The EL-E robot you see here was cobbled together by a team of researchers, and it boasts the ability to go after the tiny dot made by your laser pointer, picking up that particular object with his crane. While...
The Nokia N-Series of cell phones will soon receive yet another member into their fold - the Nokia N78, if the FCC gives it a nod through numerous tests. What can you expect from this 3G-enabled handset? For starters,...
At its first international press conference in New York, Acer unveiled its second-generation Gemstone laptops. The Taiwanese company branded this product with a unique blue they named the “Gemstone Blue”. The price is great: from $900 to under $2000 for...
Segatoys, the Japanese toy company, who describes itself as “an entertainment innovator unconstrained by the conventional wisdom of the toy industry”, has released the HomeStar Pure a new version of the HomeStar Home Planetarium that costs half the price. Unlike...
The TAD finger-enhancing accessory is actually a rubber ring that can be fitted with one of three different plastic pointers, and these pointers have their own functions depending on what kind of software you're running on your touch screen-enabled...
Taking down voice notes can be pretty important, especially if you're already up to your nose in appointments and incomplete tasks. Here's where Sony's PCM-D50 come in handy - this rugged 24-bit voice recorder comes with the following features...
Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) has chanced upon a new LED-based backlight that will be used in keyboards, ensuring brightness and uniformity while reducing the amount of LEDs used. This is vital as manufacturing costs will be reduced along with...
Solar company Konarka has ambitious plans to develop printable solar cells in the form of rolls of plastic which are capable of converting light into electricity, making it possible to have flashing apparel and wireless sensors on all manner...
The AW1 from Audioengine is a software independent, wireless music streaming solution which comprises of a receiver module and transmitter. The former will hook up via USB, RCA or line-out while the latter is connected to your PC using...
Sharp's new cell phone, the FOMA SH705iII looks like any other ordinary clamshell handset, but this one comes with a built-in TV tuner, allowing you to view just about any TV show no matter where you are on it,...
Now this is one interesting iPod dock that we have come across so far - the Disney High School Musical Clock Radio for iPod (what a mouthful) looks very much like an ordinary locker, but open its door and...
If you want to be the resident pest, then I would strongly recommend picking up the Pokekara device - no, this is not some Pokemon-trapping gizmo but is actually "Pocket Karaoke" when mentioned in full. The Pokekara can be...
Samsung aims to revitalize the LCD monitor market by launching its 53-series of LCD monitors, claiming to bring color quality and design that is comparable to Samsung's own HDTVs. The entire new range will feature a contrast ratio of...
Researchers from MIT are hopeful that their work on an optical implant will be ready within a few years' time, restoring sight to the blind without involving the supernatural. This bio-electronic implant is roughly the size of a pencil...
News of a first generation iPod nano spitting out sparks during a recharging session in Japan earlier this year has been doing its rounds, but thankfully no one was injured in the incident. At press time, there is no...
Remember Acer's concept notebook that is supposed to be unveiled today? Well, the clock is ticking down in New York, and everything else is still pretty much kept under wraps, but to have Acer's own president holding a press...
Bartenders are always good as they lend a listening ear, but isn't it a bummer when you are trying to drown your sorrows in many a pint, but he ultimately stops you "for your own good"? Enter the Beer...
TiVo users will soon be able to login directly into their YouTube accounts from Series3 and TiVo HD devices before the year is over. This allows you to view hilarious YouTube snippets with whoever else is in the living...
The DesCom concept from Sung-kyu Nam helps unite a notebook with the working desk in the most aesthetically pleasing manner possible. Of course, being a concept, there is some liberty when it comes to thinking out of the box,...
Avid gamers will definitely know that Asus is a force to be reckoned with, and the hardware manufacturer has now added another feather to its proverbial hat with the Asus Vento A1 gaming chassis. Made from aluminum, you get...
Boston Acoustics has taken the plunge into the cut-throat iPod speaker dock world with it's maiden outing, the Duo-i. This iPod speaker dock will feature a couple of Boston 3.5" drive units, ported acoustic enclosures and BassTrac that work...
Word on the street has it that the upcoming Archos 606 will come with 3G connectivity, and will most probably share the same dimensions as the Archos 605 despite having a larger screen (1cm to 2cm more) and an...
You Remember the Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 (photo gallery)? We showed it to you at CES 2008, and it is a digital camera that can capture photos at super-high-speed (60fps) and movies at ultra-high speed (1200fps). It will be...
BenQ has released a couple of DLP projectors for the masses - the SP870 and SP831 that will reside comfortably in the 4,000-plus ANSI lumen category. Those two won't be alone for long though as BenQ has more models...
By using small components designed for mobile devices, Intel can build a low-cost computer that would retail for as low as $100. When it comes to semiconductor, surface area for chips and cost of materials are at the core...
Our friends at Crunchgear have received a promotional email that features a $70 iPod Touch clone. There’s no need to get one from potentially shady sellers from eBay or directly from China. 2GB of storage 1.3 Megapixel Camera Mini-SD extension...
Stun Guns that look like cellphones are not new, we actually mentioned a few here ourselves. However, they usually look like crappy phones, even if they can deliver 800,000V. British Police recently confiscated this W700 phone and that’s the first time...
Dreamworks would do that by developing movies using stereoscopic 3D, a technique that uses slightly different images, as viewed from the left and right eye, to provide a realistic depth perception. The technique itself is not new, but betting...
Apple is set to open two stores in Beijing and one of them is expected to be ready before the start of the Olympic Games. The first will be 1000 square meters big, while the second will be as big...
There is an interesting article on news.com, in which the author talks about Readius’ flexible eBook display: “How can you balance the size of the screen so it's big enough to read and reasonably watch videos, while keeping the...
I have seen all kinds of devices like that. Living in an urban area, I have little use for it, but it has a solar panel, so it sparked my interest. It turns solar energy into electricity that is...
The SUV-Cam records DVD-resolution video on SD cards, but what makes it really cool is the fiber optic lens that you can fit on your bike, car or helmet! If you want to hide it somewhere, it is also...
Sometimes don’t you wish that you had recorded that phone conversation with a customer representative that promised you something that the company now denies? Teleport 2.0 can help. It connects to your computer via USB and records conversations with...
Is the Apple Hi-Fi back? Not really, but Gear4 thinks that it can succeed where Apple failed (the Hi-Fi was removed from the Apple store a while back. It is a simple speaker dock for iPods (35W output), and...
The Reppo II backpack is in fact a boombox, with speakers and an amplifier. If you’re the outdoor party type or if you simply like to share your noise music. It was created by Joonas Saaranen, an industrial design...
It is not surprising that the iPhone SDK has already reached 100,000 units and counting. Apple has a good line up of big developers like like Electronic Arts and AOL, Namco and many more. With an installed based that...
The new features include Upload/Write APIs, YouTube Data API Localization, and Chromeless Flash Player. Now website and web app developers will be able to allow their users to upload videos straight to YouTube; to comment, rate and favorite the...
March 11, 2008
If you want your coach to have an edge in the next game, then the Coach Clipboard is a reasonable device to consider. This portable computing device features WiFi connectivity, letting you sync with all the necessary data required...
The Tent Ceiling Fan And Light from Coleman helps outdoor buffs suffer less whenever they rough it out in the wilderness, under the protection of a tent. Try camping out in a country located along the equator and you'll...
The MiniGod limited edition speaker will definitely appeal to folks who find archeology interesting, as it resembles one of those olden gods of yore carved on a totem pole in ancient civilizations. It is powered by a 9V battery,...
The Vivitar ViviCam 7399 is now available in a bright shade of neon orange, making it a whole lot easier to find in a messy pile compared to those traditional silver-laced digital cameras. Some of the features found on...
Frustrated with the upper management for overlooking you during the recent appraisal round just because you weren't a bootlicker? Here's the USB Punch Head to help you get rid of unwanted stress. Every hit to this rubbery desktop peripheral...
I know that many of us have concerns of using a biometric security device - what if someone lops off one of our digits just to gain access to our biometric-friendly safe? The Futronic FS88 fingerprint reader is here...
Another day, another cell phone watch. This GSM offering features the following specifications for you to act out your Dick Tracy fantasies :- Network: GSM 900/1800MHz 2GB internal memory Interface language: Chinese, English, French, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese SIM card:...
The Minox Digital Eyepiece Camera 5.0 is prety unique as it functions as a dSLR camera body, where you fit a scope to it instead of a lens. There are several different mounts that comes with the camera, with...
Post-It notes are an American way of life (and at offices worldwide for that measure), but how would you fancy an electronic version? This DIY model will require a fair bit of skill to assemble, but the final result...
I just hate the din that an alarm clock makes in the morning, as it is a real chore to get up and out of bed, even more so when one has had a rough night the day before....
The Kwikset Smartkey system was specially designed to keep your home more secure even when you're away on a long holiday, requiring a special adaptor that teaches the Smartkey lock to use a new key. Perfect for those who...
Taking a bath after a hard day at the office is often a therapeutic experience, and Newform's Lounge shower head claims to soothe away the day's stress and more, thanks to a raining jet of water and a combination...
If you have been holding out for the Nokia N810 to come down in price, now's the time to take affirmative action. The Finnish cell phone manufacturer has just shaved $90 off the N810's recommended retail price, and it now...
We have all heard of point-and-click, and here's a thermometer that takes a somewhat similar route - the Thermofocus 5-in-1 Infrared Thermometer. This device is capable to capture one's body temperature accurately without having to come into skin-to-skin contact...
The Zoombak GPS receiver is small - so small, it equals to the size of a Zippo lighter while integrating a GPS receiver and cellular radio within. It is capable of reporting back on its location when queried, and...
Who'd knew that origami could ever visit the violent world of guns - MagPul has developed a FMG-9 foldable submachine gun which make this deadly weapon all the more easy to carry around, concealed under a thick barrage of...
Green enough to pick up the EPEAT Gold qualification at least, giving Lenovo the honour of being the only computer manufacturer to offer such a distinction. For those who are not in the know, EPEAT stands for Electronic Product...
So you're too poor to purchase a paper shredder from Office Depot, and your pet hamster looks out of sorts lately after doing nothing but lazing around his cage all day long. What are you to do? Just cobble...
The ElectroKID iPod dock from Krell and MartinLogan is definitely off the charts when it comes to extravagance, as it retails for a whopping $2,700 just because it comes with supposed top-quality preamp circuitry. Should you be mad enough...
Folks confined to a wheelchair might find new degrees of freedom soon, as Eurpoean researchers have successfully developed technology that enables mere brain signals to control computers, artificial limbs and even wheelchairs. This non-intrusive brain-computer interface (BCI) is developed...
Ever wondered how the deaf and hard of hearing will be able to be startled from their slumber in the event of a fire? Fret no more, as there is a new wasabi smoke detector from Japan that helps...
This information comes from The Boy Genius Report and has not been confirmed yet. A financing and protocol agreement has been pre-approved which will allow Deutsche Telekom to launch T-Mobile in Canada in 2009. Rogers is the only GSM network...
AU Optronics claim that it is first off the blocks to release a true wide-aspect ratio, full HD 24-inch flat-panel LCD display in the world. Capable of displaying 16:9 ratio at a native 1080p resolution, this LCD monitor is...
Microsoft has rolled out a brand new Aero-inspired wireless keyboard and mouse combo for the masses. This new bundle will not require additional hardware upgrades and can be used right out of the box. I must say she looks...
In order to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Sprint customers can pick up the LG Rumor that comes in a shade of green, bringing the following features to the palm of your hand :- Integrated MP3 player microSD memory card...
RIM has filed a patent that helps lock-down the BlackBerry camera so that corporate users won't be able to use it to capture industry secrets while at the office instead of just getting them camera-less BlackBerrys. This lock-down method...
I know that the name Oral Grip Machine might elicit a snigger or two from some of you, but this is a pure, clean gadget that is meant to exercise your mouth. When used up to 4 times a...
The LEGO Touch concept definitely makes the iPhone even more appealing, letting you carry virtually unlimited Lego bricks in your pocket, where a cover-flow type interface enables one to go through every Lego brick imaginable, building up just about...
Strangely enough, Levi's own cell phone known as The Original doesn't sound too original. Features of this boring candybar includes :- 2 megapixel camera 60MB internal memory microSD memory card slot Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP (truly original...no Bluetooth 2.0?)You...
Acer claims that they will roll out a new concept design for a notebook PC tomorrow, with the new style touted to bring about a major change to an existing design. I suppose this new concept will see Acer's...
We brought you news that the Fuze from SanDisk is available on Amazon for $99 yesterday, and SanDisk has made it official that this portable media player will take aim at Apple's iPod nano line. You will be able...
Oftentimes when you want to purchase a USB flash drive with a personalized message or name on it, you will have to make a bulk order. Pexagon does not rely on that business model, allowing you to purchase individual...
Who says games are nothing but vehicles of sloth and sloppiness? Ubisoft's new DS pedometer will definitely help you get moving, as it was released to complement the My Weight Loss Coach DS title. All you need to do...
OLEDs might be pretty expensive at the moment, but they will soon be cheaper to manufacture as GE has developed a method to make OLEDs in a roll-to-roll manner, resulting in lowered costs that (hopefully) will be translated to...
Panasonic's 2008 lineup for its plasma HDTV range comprises of 5 series, with multiple screen sizes for each despite sharing identical features. Most of the models are already available, although the 800U and 850U series will only arrive at retail...
gogo, a service developed by AirCell will soon be made available for folks who take to the skies, enabling Internet browsing thanks to a modified version of a EVDO Revision A cellular connection that supplies a 3Mbps Internet link...
KontrolFreek will soon unleash its latest gaming peripheral known as the FPS Freek to the masses. This snap-on controller will rest on the thumbstick, lengthening them so that small adjustments will translate to accurate aim on the screen while...
Sanyo has claimed to have released the smallest and lightest LCD projector in the world with the LP-XW60. It tips the scales at a mere 3.5 pounds, featuring a contrast ratio of 400:1, a 2,000-lumen brightness, a 4:3 aspect...
The HTC Advantage X7510 has not yet gotten an official price rating or release date just yet, but it is already available for pre-order by a fair number of online retailers with a wide range of prices to choose...
GT5 Prologue has just received pricing details as well as a release date in Europe. If you're a huge fan of this racing simulator, mark out March 26th on your calendar and put aside £25 for the game. Those...
Jamo has a brand new range of AV units available for the masses, with the DMR70 leading the pack. This 5.1-channel DVD receiver brings to the table 5 x 65W power, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, and Dolby Pro-Logic II...
Alltel's LG Glimmer has been announced officially, moving forward from the Shine handset platform by increasing its display by another 0.6" while throwing in touch screen capability for that iPhone mania that has swept the nation. Other specifications include...
Hulu, a joint project by Fox and NBC-Universal will no longer be in its private beta stage tomorrow as this web-based service will be opened up to all US residents, allowing those with high-speed Internet access to stream TV...
Our colleague at Uberpulse did a Skype video interview of Lee Dryburgh, the organiser and chairperson of the upcoming Emerging Communications (eComm) conference that starts tomorrow, to talk more in depth about the event. Like why he decided to...
Check out the Twist Camera concept - this portable digital camera relies on a winding mechanism for its power, enabling several images to be taken per cycle of the mechanism. Needless to say, features will be minimal as portability...
Did you make the terrible mistake of forgetting your sweetheart's birthday? If you have answered in the affirmative, I would suggest picking up the Attache "Lady" USB flash drive from PNY as a make up gift. It won't beat...
The folks at Akihabaranews have taken iRiver's E100 out for a spin, and they have come away with some rather positive views. Other than the fact that there is no Bluetooth compatibility with this unit, a lack of reactivity with...
Nixon has released a new range of Murf watches that draw inspiration from the 1970s, featuring a dial watch that has rotating hour and minute wheels which are located behind a fixed-position indicator. If you feel that the classic...
The Getac B300 is one tough nut to break, as this fully-rugged laptop features the following specifications :- 1,200 Nit readable screen Optional night vision feature 13.3" TFT XGA display Intel Core 2 Duo Merom L7500 processor 12 hours...
Retail giant Wal-Mart has halted the sales of cheap PCs that come pre-loaded with Linux at its stores since there weren't enough customers to justify the costs of selling it. A spokesperson from Wal-Mart stated that cheap PCs aren't what...
Here's Motorola's upcoming handset line-up that will hopefully revive the flagging communication giant's bottom line - apparently, the upcoming CTIA Wireless event will see a new 5 megapixel handset join the fray, with plans for another camera phone of...
Intel just launched its Atom brand and we already know what is coming next. A leaked roadmap shows that Atom will get a dual core version and a frequency push to 1.87Ghz. This is not so surprising: it is...
The key Chain solar charger is meant to slow down the drain of your battery, but if you’re patient enough, you might be able to charge it, although I guess that it would take a few days for a...
It is not for nothing that the company is called Symbio Design – these speakers look like some random Aliens in Men In Black. They can be used in pair like shown above, or in a larger group, as...
This headset connects to your MP3 player and monitors your heart rate by using a sensor that attaches to the left lobe. On the right side is host to all the controls. Of course, it is possible to select...
Just a quick post to announce that Firefox 3 Beta 4 is available for download. Obviously there are numerous improvements over previous beta versions, but here are a few highlights: Performance: some popular web 2.0 applications are running twice...
Johan Bergendahl, chief marketing officer of Sony Ericsson suggested that WiFi hotspots will soon go extinct, overtaken by HSDPA and other cellular-based connections. ”Hotspots at places like Starbucks are becoming the telephone boxes of the broadband era,” Well that’s...
Belkin has one more power trip into their bag of tricks: the Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger promises to be handy to power the laptop and smaller devices that can be USB-charged. Note that this should be one...
This is the second video of the Gigabyte M528 MID from our friends at UMPCportal This one shows a closer view of the device and the user interface. There is a lot more work that needs to be done on...
March 10, 2008
Annoy the heck out of your co-workers with this radio controlled Rapid Assault toy. The cannon holds a dozen foam darts that can be shot out in quick succession, and has an attacking range of up to 20 feet in...
If you're into collecting limited edition items, then the Olympus Mju 1200 should be taken into consideration since there will only be 5,000 of such units available. Each of these limited edition digital cameras feature uniquely-styled skins by internationally-acclaimed...
The Float Away concept by designer Young Hwan Kim concentrates on the bane of mobile computing - the matter of heat. His design involves an extremely simple solution, and you'll probably smack your forehead with your palm thinking, "Now...
This wireless keyboard from gadget mavens Brando looks like an ordinary keyboard at first glance, but it holds a trump card by including a two-button touch pad similar to those you'll find on a notebook. The keyboard itself comes...
The K2 Porcupine Flashlight is one self-protection device that will definitely come in handy if you are a lady and have to walk home alone late at night. You just can't take chances these days, which is why the...
GM Corporation took the opportunity at CeBIT 2008 to introduce its Slim LP PC case range that comes with an external optical disc drive. Won't these just add up to the same amount of bulk in the end? I guess...
Up the realism factor when it comes to Link's Crossbow Training on the Nintendo Wii with this unique add-on that boasts a laser sight and a ball-tipped arrow which actually fires when triggered. I'm not too sure why the...
The iSpin from Fashionation is a portable DJ kit for you to mix tunes from your iPod as well as compatible MP3 players. It can be connected to a computer, playing MP3 tunes directly from the hard drive if...
Nintendo's DS Lite is an awesome portable gaming machine, but how does it fare when it comes to being a portable media player? Without third party applications, the DS Lite fares badly in this aspect, but Nintendo aims to...
Imation has launched its new line of Mtron powered Solid State Drive (SSD), and they comprise of the MOBI 3000 Series and the PRO 7000 Series which target power users and corporate use, respectively. Both will come in 32GB...
LaCie has just launched a new range of external hard drives known as the Desktop Hard Disk. It supports USB 2.0 only and comes in a simplistic black design that makes one remember all those Model Ts from Ford's...
This USB charging data cable known as the Plug It USB adapter has been touted by its manufacturer to being the smallest in the world, although that claim has yet to be substantiated. However, let's not focus on minor...
This PC case mod will definitely appeal to just a minority, although that won't stop a whole bunch of people from ogling who try to supress their hidden, innermost desires to own one. If you have the dough to...
The Optimus Mini has defied all odds by being released, and now Art Lebedev is already working on a next generation. While the original came with just three keys of OLED displays, the next version will comes with a...
The PCPortal from IOGEAR has just been launched, bringing a hardware-based virtual desktop solution for users to access their computers with just an Internet connection without the hassle of managing and configuring software. The PCPortal device comes with a...
Energy Sistem looks set to give the iPod family a run for their money with the Inngenio 6000. This portable media player comes with a 2.8" touch screen display held by a shiny steel case, and while there is...
Check out this Wii case mod that will definitely send Mario fans over the moon (although he has already traversed the vast breadth and length in Super Mario Galaxy). The Mario figure has been sculpted out of clay and...
The Inkel IDS-1500 you see above is firstly a WiFi phone docking station that comes with an iPod-compatible port, but Apple lovers will probably claim otherwise, saying that it is an iPod speaker dock first that offers some room...
This old Mac SE case that you see here has not run out of its usefulness just yet - it has been modified to hold toilet paper, and has been given the ridiculously cute name of iWipe. The entire...
This isn't a weapon of war nor a tool to be kept in your shed, as the Razorba War Hammer is but a back shaver. Judging by the heavy duty name, you must come from a long line of...
The Seven alarm clock is one of the best thought up designs I've come across so far for this humble home appliance, and I am sure that you are inclined to agree with me. Designer Joel Escalona aims to...
Along with EA (Maxis) and Sega (Super Monkey Ball), Doom creator John Carmack has added his company id to the list of game developers for the iPhone/iPod Touch platform. According to him, the distribution capabilities offered by iTunes is...
Guess nothing is sacred when it comes to Hello Kitty. This mouthless, pasty-faced feline from Japan is now available in the form of a phone charger, and you can hook it up to a handset with exhausted batteries in order...
This MP3 player definitely looks like a cell phone at first glance, but it is actually nothing but an ordinary MP3 player. Dubbed the Blade Runner MP3 player, you get the following hardware specifications in your palm :- 1.8"...
So we've seen a car that actually transforms into an underwater vehicle - now here's a car that can bring its passengers up into the sky, courtesy of a diesel-powered engine that can cruise at speeds of up to...
Sony's prepping its line of Giga Juke home audio players for a UK launch, where the networked SC55PKE model will feature the following :- 80GB hard drive 16x CD ripping 4.3" LCD display iPod/Walkman compatibilityIt also comes with a...
Intel's Z-P140 solid state drive is but a predecessor to superior drives in the future (2008 to be exact). According to Intel's flash memory marketing head Troy Winslow, the chipmakerwill be introducing a series of 1.8" and 2.5" drives...
A game of foosball with your mates at the local watering hole is always fun, but as you know, it gets boring after a while if you're always on the losing end. Enter this concept foosball table that features...
The iPhone is definitely one pint sized dynamite, and Box Fab has come up with what could revolutionize the iPhone movement even further with its 3D Virtual Reality head-mount for the handset. While Nintendo's Virtual Boy was a real...
MPIO has had its fair share of hits and misses in the past (more of the latter), but the V10 could vindicate it from being compared with Cowon's highly rate Q5. The V10 comes with a 3" touch screen...
Samsung has just launched its SWT-W100K WiBro Communicator in Korea, bringing 13Mbps wireless Internet access to a portable device. Features of the SWT-W100K include :- 4.3" WVGA TFT-LCD touch screen display PMP functionality T-DMB TV with PIP function Built-in...
This tiny little speaker known as the USB Mini Mouse Speaker (for obvious reasons) is compatible with virtually any audio device, thanks to its 3.5 stereo audio connector. Brando is carrying it for $14 a unit, and it works...
A sexy set of pouty, red lips is desirable to some folks, so those who have such a fetish will definitely find the USB Mini Lips Speaker interesting. Other than the unique form factor, you can't really expect it...
Frequent globetrotters will find that having a universal travel plug adapter is a must, considering the amount of gadgets one has to carry around these days. Enter the Kensington Travel Plug Adapter that features a slide-out plug form factor,...
Multi-taskers will definitely take to the Asus VW223B LCD monitor fondly, as it features DisplayLink's DL-160 chip inside that allows you to daisy chain up to half a dozen LCD monitors over a single standard USB 2.0 cable. In...
Norhtech of Thailand paraded its UMPC at CeBIT 2008, offering yet another alternative in the rapidly expanding market of simple, efficient, portable and cheap computers. So far from the marketing strategy seen at CeBIT, this unit known as the...
Asus is toying with the idea of including bamboo as part of its construction material in these new concept products at CeBIT 2008. Some of these include a couple of bamboo laptops, a bamboo monitor and a bamboo-covered PC....
Buffalo has just debuted its 500GB MiniStation TurboUSB device that claims to be "one of the highest capacity portable storage devices on the market today". It features a claimed performance speed of up to 30% faster than normal USB...
Aspiring fashionistas will definitely appreciate the HANNSMilano LCD TV that resembles a handbag styled after Italian fashion. Its high-gloss lustrous black finish is accompanied by a two-toned appearance and 100% genuine imported Italian leather exterior, featuring intricate detailing to...
The British Transport Police have new toys to play with - a $60,000 remote controlled flying robot to be exact. It seems that theft of metal on British railways is a nagging problem that needs to be resolved as...
Couch potatoes who love video games, rejoice - especially for Wii owners. Thanko's latest offering, the weirdly named 'Electric Up and Down Big TV Stand', is capable of lifting your slim flat panel display up to 1.3m, being operated...
The Cowon Q5W blurs the line between a tablet PC and a portable media player, and the fact that it runs on Windows CE 5.0 means that there is ample opportunity to tweak it further. In this instance, somebody...
The new Eee PC 900 series has just received the US release date which has been scheduled for this April, with prices starting from $500 upwards, depending on the configuration. Those living in Europe will lose out as they...
Sprint has rolled out a major Mogul ROM update today, and this update will see the Bluetooth fixed while providing some EVDO Rev. A and GPS action. Sprint Mogul owners can now heave a sigh of relief as they...
There is no better time than now to pick up an Xbox 360 if you're residing in the UK, as from this Friday (March 14) onwards, the 20GB model will retail for GBP199.99, while the Elite version will be...
Don't you just wish that you could escape to the mountains sometimes to breathe in all that fresh air, escaping from the city smog? With the Antibac 2K Magic Ball Air Purifier, you could save yourself on a couple...
Sony's new DVP-FX720 portable DVD player targets frequently traveling folks, featuring a 5 hour battery life and a 7" LCD display that boasts true 16:9 widescreen format that is preferred when it comes to watching movies. In addition to...
Each pair of Eco-Speakers are definite candidates to spruce up an otherwise boring desktop. Not only do they look funky, they can be folded flat for portability. Choose from a variety of patterns and designs. Don't worry about filling...
If you're a chatterbox and have a cell phone glued to your ear for most of the day, then unlimited calling plans are definitely your best friend. The iPhone plan from AT&T now comes with an unlimited voice plan,...
Eagle eyed folks at blarkKABOOM have spotted a tiny search icon in the iPhone's Contacts application, so this could very well mean that iPhone firmware 2.0 that will roll out this July will feature a search function as well....
The LTK-2000 Therapy Station is one device where pressured executives would welcome, be it at home or at the office. This Korean gadget not only features 24 relaxing sounds for different categories (concentration, therapy for depression, etc), it also...
The bane of bustling cities would be the lack of parking, especially in the downtown area where any spot will make do, never mind a fine from the local council. The City Car concept from folks at the Massachusetts...
Japan will be getting their first Skype phone from Panasonic in the form of the KX-WP800. There is still no word of a Western release, but it ought to garner a fair bit of sales if brought westwards. Features...
Taiyo Toy of Japan has just introduced its Mecha-Chu HeliBug that flies around the place in a brightly colored body, featuring dual copter blades and transparent wings that resemble those of an insect in order to up the realism...
Keeping your treasured possessions safe can be quite a challenge these days, but thankfully skillful thieves aren't exactly that common. The Biometric Vault Security Safe helps keep your belongings secure by using fingerprints as the method of authentication. It...
Breast is best, or so the saying goes. Unfortunately, mums bear the brunt of teething babies, but I guess this is the part where love conquers all, right? While breast pumps aren't exactly the newest items on the block,...
CeBIT 2008 was the platform where the Bluebird Pidion BM-350 PDA phone was introduced, offering support for both 3G connectivity and support for GPS navigation. The rest of the specifications are as follows :- Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), 3G...
The Miharu Home Care Camera merges both a video camera and an LED light, letting you record whatever treasure is stored in nooks and crannies throughout your entire home. Definitely the perfect gift for kids who want to while...
Your old man can't really comprehend how to navigate with the iPhone? Is the Nokia N95 too hard to use? Well, there is always the barebones handset known as the Doro HandleEasy. Judging by the name, this cell phone...
Folks who own a pond at home will find that maintaining it can be rather hard work. The AquaSpherePRO Dispensing System aims to ease your burden, as all you need to do is drop this patented, pond-maintenance dispensing system...
The Talking Caller ID Announce Station is one interesting device that ensures you don't have to rush over to your house phone from the kitchen each time it rings. After all, it actually reads out the actual name of...
The Philips Retro Style Utra-Thin Camera is a very basic 3 Megapixel and a Flash, but there’s no optical zoom. Yes, it’s like: “What???”. It has a couple of qualities, though: it’s cheap and it’s cute! It worked for...
It is rumored that Microsoft is preparing a 60GB version of the Xbox 360 game console. That upgrade would happen in May or June – if that’s true, of course. There could be many reasons for this change, but...
The Essentio CS5110 PC is meant to be in your living room and that’s why it is so shiny. That might be, but when I’m watching a movie in the dark, I would most likely hate that blue LED...
Photo from Akihabaranews It might look like an MP3 Player, but this is a cute little phone has enough brain and muscle to impress: Windows Mobile 6.1 HSDPA (3G) 624Mhz CPU GPS TV/FM Radio WiFi 3 Megapixel Camera Product line...
If the Asus Eee was to use Intel’s Atom, it might have a longer battery life. The hard drive would solve the storage limit issue that some users or prospective buyers have been complaining about. Jerry Shen from Asus...
On March 4th, we told you about the upcoming Sansa Fuze but back then it was just a rumor. Amazon has published the specs that look like this: 4GB 1.9” Display Voice Recorder MicroSD / MicroSDHC WMA/MP3/MPEG4 24hrs audio...
The Eneloop Kairo is a rechargeable battery-powered hand-warmer that has two preset temperatures: 39 and 43 degrees Celsius. The battery lasts 5 and 7 hours – which is fairly good for a heating device. It takes three hours to...
Samsung was showing an 31” uber-thin OLED TV at CEBIT. While this is interesting, it is hardly new – except to remind us that the company is making steady progress in this area. In the past, Epson demonstrated a...



