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May 2, 2008

USB Desktop Greenhouse

We all know that looking after a little bit of green is good for the eyes (and soul), since it does help soothe the soul especially in a highly stressed office environment. The USB Desktop Greenhouse brings some green...

BodyBeat Metronome

Metronomes are meant for budding musicians to keep the beat while playing a tune, and the BodyBeat Metronome is certainly out of the ordinary as it is an electronic version that clips onto your fingertip, letting you feel the...

Goldstriker Goldeneye Edition

Now this might have come many years too late, with Goldeneye being the James Bond film that features Pierce Brosnan. Still, I believe classics never go out of style, hence the Goldstriker Goldeneye edition of the iPhone. You will...

USB Screwless 3.5-inch HDD Enclosure (USB + eSATA)

The USB Screwless 3.5" HDD Enclosure (USB + eSATA) is something everyone should own I believe - after all, carrying around another few hundred GB of storage space is always a good thing as you never know just what...

JVC 8K4K D-ILA Projector LCD

JVC just rolled out its 1.75" 8K4K D-ILA (Direct-Drive Image Light Amplifier) which is capable of outputting 17x full, 1080p high definition from a projector. That, my friends, is roughly the equivalent of a 35-megapixel image at a whopping...

Kenko KDF-07 Digital Photo Frame

Kenko has rolled out a brand new digital photo frame known as the Kenko KDF-07. It will feature the following specifications :- 7" TFT flat panel display at 480 x 234 pixels Side mounted control panel Supports SD, MMC,...

Clamshell BlackBerry Rumors Abound

Word has it that RIM is working on a clamshell BlackBerry phone, and has been christened Kickstart - perhaps this is an omen of things to come where Apple's iPhone supremacy is concerned? This flipping phone is said to...

Dell XPS 730 H2C Edition

Dell wants to get back to the top of its game by releasing the XPS 730 H2C edition which targets hardcore gamers, making this gaming desktop machine one of the most advanced of its kind on the planet -...

Motozine ZN5 Rumor?

Check out the image above that features a Motorola handset containing a 5 megpaixel camera from Kodak - word on the street has it that this is the Motozine ZN5. This handset will definitely join the growing ranks of...

Meaning of Time DIY Clock

Here's a clock that even the most simple minded among us will be able to cobble together - the Meaning of Time. This clock concept from Bomi Kim supplies you with the necessary mechanism to keep time, while you...

Libelula Rocket Helicopter Concept

Now here's a concept that I hope to see it take off literally - the Libelula Rocket Helicopter. It boasts tiny rocket motors at the tips of the rotor blades, letting the Libelula eliminate torque which makes a tail...

Qmotions Big Air for the Xbox 360

Looks as though Qmotions is working on the Big Air for the Xbox 360, and Microsoft is going to allow Qmotions to work on its official wireless peripherals - an honor that Microsoft rarely dishes out. There is no...

Parrot Designer Digital Photo Frame

Parrot has a new designer digital photo frame that costs a jaw-dropping $500. It doesn't even come with an endearing model number, known as the Parrot Digital Frame by Andree Putman instead. Features include a 7" display that is...


3G iPhone Leaked?

Now here's an interesting photo of the alleged next generation iPhone - and I am sure that there will be several camps on this. Those who support a Photoshop job, kindly take a step to the left while others...

Flower Nurse Saves on Guilt

The Flower Nurse is perfect for those who lack a green thumb - this artificial potted plant tells you of its needs by changing its color, so that those who have no clue how to read actual leaves will...

Transcend StoreJet 35 Ultra

The Transcend StoreJet 35 Ultra allows on to add an additional SATA hard drive to virtually any computer, using it to store just about any extra data that you like. It features a couple of connection options, offering you...

Elecom MR-C13 Series Memory Card Reader

Elecom unleashes yet another memory card reader on the masses in Japan, this time doing the entire SD family, including both miniSD and microSD. Heck, Elecom is so nice as to throw in microSDHC compatibility as well so that...

Trekkie Tricorder Invented

Star Trek tricorders are now actually in existence and no longer remain in the realm of imagination, thanks to the resourcefulness of Trekkie fans. The invention uses readily available off-the-shelf cell phone technology, featuring handheld medical scanners hooked up...

Asus G70 Gaming Notebook

Asus certainly gives no quarter to its rivals with the G70 gaming notebook which is guaranteed to offer smokin' performance that will please even the most hardcore gamers on-the-go. I'd remain within striking distance of a power outlet though,...

Sony Ultra Small Hybrid Fuel Cell

Sony is at the forefront of technology yet again, producing a prototype fuel cell that is extremely tiny, small enough to fit in a single hand. This fuell cell system includes a secondary battery and a control circuit, using...

Sezmi Corporation unveils Next-Gen TV

Sezmi Corporation has just rolled out a next generation TV offering which takes first place in many categories. It will also be working on trials in pilot markets in preparation for commercial launch with broadband service providers and national...

Somela Fast Dehydrator

Japanese are very big on saving space, and this is where the Somela Fast Dehydrator comes in. This extremely tiny drying solution is capable of drying clothes within a mere 5 minutes, and doesn't even use heat just in...

Digital Opera iPod Adapter

DigiFi of Korea has just released its wireless earphones with an iPod adapter, dubbed the Digital Opera. Contrary to popular belief, the Digital Opera will not operate via Bluetooth but instead uses Kleer's wireless technology instead which is actually...

May 1, 2008

Disney unveils Wall-E Robot

Everyone seems to love robotic toys these days - after all, these are the future of childrens' toys as the current generation require more than just a LEGO brick to keep themselves entertained. The Ultimate Wall-E robot toy boasts...

iLuv HD Radio Alarm Clocks

iLuv recently announced a couple of HD Radio alarm clocks - notably the i168 and i169. Both of them will share the following :- Stereo speakers Standard AM/FM radio Auxiliary input Dual alarms (radio and iPod tracks to wake...

Hitachi 1.5 in US Now

Those of us living in the US who have been drooling over Hitachi's 1.5" thin LCD TVs will be able to empty their wallets pretty soon, and they can choose from 32", 37" and 42" displays, depending on their...

Hello Kitty Solar Power Charger

More Hello Kitty stuff to terrorize all you anti-Hello Kitty fans - this time round, we have a Sanrio-licensed Solar Power Charger featuring Japan's favorite pasty-faced feline. It comes with the necessary connectors to charge your MP3 player, digital...

UFO CD Player

The little green men have arrived, and in a stylish CD player to boot. This $12,000 UFO-shaped CD player from China-based Shanling is claiming such an expensive price tag due to the fact that it comes with a quartet...

StairSteady Handrail Comes in Handy

What started off as a GCSE coursework project has turned into an award-winning stair climbing device that caters specifically for older and disabled people. Dubbed the StairSteady, this handrail is a horizontal rail at 90 degrees to the wall...

iHome Zune ZN9 Clock Radio

iHome's pretty big when it comes to docks for both the iPod and Zune (more of the former, actually), and here's the ZN9 Clock Radio being the latest in a long line of peripherals. The ZN9 for the Zune...

Banpresto Face Bank gets Bricked

There is a new Face Bank version available, and this time he has lost his smooth face, ending up with a bricked texture instead. Other than that, this money-eating piggy bank remains as cute as ever, retailing for $23.68...

AT&T To Get Garmin NuviPhone?

I love leaks, as they tend to whip up the Internet community into a frenzy. Should the following contents of a leaked consumer survey from Garmin be accurate, it looks as though AT&T will be carrying the Garmin NuviPhone...

Asus Eee PC now has new Colors

Asus' phenomenal Eee PC now comes in new colors for the Japanese market, with these XP-powered machines available in trumped up color names such as "Sky Blue," "Rush Green" and "Brush Pink". I think the price ought to remain...

WND Wind DUO 2200 Dual Phone

What looks like a couple of phones duct-taped together is actually the WND Wind DUO 2200. This unique handset reminds me of Siamese twins - it features two of nearly everything, including displays, SIMs, keypads, colors, and 2 megapixel...

MvixUSA MV-2500U portable HDD

MvixUSA has announced its new MV-2500U portable HDD that supports high definition media, functioning as a regular external USB drive when connected to a PC via USB 2.0 thanks to its 2.5" PATA IDE 250GB hard drive within. Each...

Asus M50S Laptop

The Asus M50S laptop comes with some pretty spiffy specifications including :- Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz processor 3GB RAM 15.4" display 250GB SATA hard drive WiFi networking Bluetooth connectivity NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS mobility 512MB GPU Blu-ray...

Verizon BlackBerry Curve, Samsung Glyde out this month?

Word on the street has it that Verizon will roll out a couple of its highly anticipated advanced smartphones sometime this week. It seems that the BlackBerry Curve 8330 will make its debut this May 9th, featuring a recommended...

AT&T provides iPhone Hotspot Access

AT&T will soon enable all iPhone users with AT&T phone accounts in good standing to obtain free access to WiFi hotspots at Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, UPS Stores, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and hopefully McDonald's as well in...

Drivers Ed Portable for the DS

Going for driving lessons can be a pretty harrowing experience for first timers, but with the advent of technology kids no longer need to sneak into their father's rides in the middle of the night just to experience driving...

BenQ C36 offers Bare Bones Functionality

Here's yet another cell phone from BenQ that offers nothing out of the ordinary, but looks set to be a faithful servant for many years to come. The C36 handset features the following :- MP3 playback Integrated FM radio...

April 30, 2008

Brionvega Alpha Retro TV

The Brionvega Alpha retro TV has finally fought its way through from being a concept initially to a fully working model. It boasts a design based on the modernist classics of Le Corbusier and Breuer, bringing together a 19"...

Senior PCs on their Way?

Interestingly enough, cell phones for the older generation are readily available but when it comes to user-friendly PCs for senior citizens? Well, the answer is virtually zero. Zilch. Nada. Microsoft UK aims to change that though, drawing up a...

Shoes with Stair Counter

Isn't this weird - this pair of (extremely) high heels actually come with an integrated stair counter screwed onto the ankle. Obviously, it works on pretty much the same mechanism as those found in gym machines, but it kinda...

Sony BRAVIA DAV-F200 System

Sony Europe has rolled out its newest all-in-one home cinema system, the BRAVIA DAV-F200 which is most pleasing to the eyes, thanks to a glass-fronted, wall-mountable control center that boasts a slot-loading DVD, 1080p upscaling, a USB port that...

Samsung Charging Hubs at Airports

Samsung has just launched charging stations for mobile devices in two airports in the US - terminals at LaGuardia and Orlando International Airports. Known as the Samsung Mobile Charging Station, these enable travelers to juice up their cell phones,...

Elecom Egg Mouse 20th Anniversary

The Elecom Egg mouse has just turned 20, and interestingly enough this has been a Japan-only product for the better part of the last two decades, hence leaving the rest of the world in the dark concerning its existence....

Thermaltake M9D PC Chassis

Thermaltake has a new PC chassis that aims to dazzle you, thanks to lights that has been pre-installed within. It will illuminate in shifting colors each time you touch the button, causing a definite distraction to your opponent during...

BlackBerry 9000 Specs

Well well, here we are with the BlackBerry 9000 specifications in greater detail. No idea if the device will receive a different name like the Pearl or Curve when released, but it will features the following :- Radio: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA...

CellSensor EMF Detector

Ever wondered just how many devices around you release some sort of EMF waves? Well, fret no more with the CellSensor EMF Detector. I suppose you could be a general nuisance in your home, climbing all over the place...

iPhone Bike Mount

The iPhone Bike Mount isn't something that I'd want to see on our roads - after all, won't it be a major distraction to cyclists as they zip down the asphalt while watching their favorite movie? Hopefully they won't...

April 29, 2008

Dragon Power Station

With an exotic name like Dragon Power Station, you can be sure that is bound to attract attention. What this does is great for the environment as well, as it harnesses the power of kinetic energy to produce electricity....

Alienware Area-51 m17x

Alienware has just rolled out its Area-51 m17x gaming notebook, bringing more to the table than you always expect in typical Alienware fashion. Targeting PC gamers, 3D content creators and multi-media enthusiasts, the Area-51 m17x is no slouch when...

JWD MP3 Player is Generic

Here's a rather cute-looking MP3 player from JWD - it comes with a 2" TFT display as well as an integrated radio just in case you run out of pre-loaded tunes to listen to. Features include :- Alarm clock...

Samsung P960 brings DVB to Europe

Samsung's P960 cell phone is a mobile entertainment center, touted to being the first slider handset with mobile TV support in Europe. So far, supported Euro mobile TV standards are DVB-CBMS and OMA-BCAST. Unfortunately, us folks living Stateside don't...

Guardium Keeps the Peace

The Guardium is an unmanned ground vehicle commissioned by the Israeli military, making it a robotic soldier that holds the honor of being the first in the world to be operational. Meant to take over the role of soldiers...

KickTrak helps keep Count

Ask any mom and they'll tell you that one of the more painful moments in life is when the baby they're carrying kicks the womb from inside, pretty much signalling their impatience to come out and take on the...

SeaLife DC800 Digital Camera

SeaLife has a new digital camera for underwater enthusiasts - the DC800. This 8 megapixel camera is capable of producing extremely sharp images even at depths of up to 200 feet, way ahead of what the RC-12 wireless mini...

Bridgestone Steam-powered E-Newspaper

Electronic papers have been making their rounds so far, but not with much success. After all, the material is still prohibitively expensive to the man on the street and most folks prefer to get their news via traditional newspapers...

Branch Light Concept

The Branch Light from Michail Komarov you see here plays with the idea of constructing your own lighted pieces of art, thanks to a bunch of different curved and straight segments that come in a wide variety of colors....

TG Sambo has new PMP

TG Sambo just rolled out a new portable media player for the Korean market, featuring the following :- Alchemy AU1250 700MHz processor 4.8" WVGA touch screen display with full browsing support T-DMB WiFi connectivity 16GB of internal flash memory...

Philips MCD299 Micro Home Theater System

Philips takes the small and flat route with the MCD299 micro home theater system, featuring a 4-disc changer that offers virtually uninterrupted music and DVD playback. It also boasts a rather futuristic looking motorized sliding door along with RAZR-like...

Chanel Concept Phone

Guess Chanel wants to follow the footsteps of Prada by unveiling a cell phone in the near future. This sleek silver square of a handset definitely looks good, but the bigger question is this - does it work well? Dubbed...

RC-12 Wireless Mini Cam

The RC-12 Wireless Mini Cam from RF System Lab is not only tiny and has a maximum working range of up to 30 meters, it can even shoot images underwater with the help of a waterproof case, although I...

Throw Alarm Clock

Don't you just hate it when your body does not get enough sleep, only to have the pesky alarm clock wake you up in the mornings? The Throw Alarm Clock helps alleviate some of that high blood pressure and...

Panamatic Makes Panoramic Shots a Snap

Shooting panoramic photos can be pretty fun, considering how it adds a whole new dimension to the viewer especially when you are faced with a scenic view. However, getting the right shots can get pretty tricky, which is where...

SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile, Symbian S60 Smartphones

Sling Media has just made available its SlingPlayer Mobile uppdate for Windows Mobile Pocket PCs (aka Professional and Classic), Windows Mobile Smartphone (aka Standard) and Symbian S60 smartphones. This allows owners of phones running on the aforementioned operating systems...

Mac Owners get Razer Death Adder

The Razer Death Adder is one gaming mouse that is good to look at, and functions pretty well, too. Mac owners have long been left out of the gaming hardware scene, since hardly any good hardcore games appear on...

RadiSys Procelerant Z500 Atom-based COM

RadiSys announced its Procelerant Z500 Atom-based computer-on-module (COM) which is able to run Windows CE as well as Windows XP Embedded, and is meant to be used in battery-powered handheld devices. The Procelerant Z500 measures 3.4" x 2.75" and...

BionX Conversion System for Bikes

Batteries aren't exactly featherweight, and that results in rather heavy electric bikes that are in the market. The BionX conversion system helps solve that dilemma, as it can be fitted onto any bike and has a maximum weight of...

Violence at GTA IV Launch

I'm an avid video gamer, but it is incidences such as the ones described below that make me hopping mad as they bring nothing but disrepute to the world of video gaming. Apparently a man was stabbed while waiting...

WiFi Detecting Watch

Just in case your WiFi detecting pen and WiFi detecting shirt malfunctions one day, you can always rely on the WiFi detecting watch without having to bust open your notebook in search for that elusive hotspot (cheapo - just...

New Nokia Concepts Wow

Nokia showed off several concept handsets at its first ever "Design Event" in Central London at their new Studio, with the "People First" concept being more on the software side, showing a list of people you communicate with based...

Sony SRSZX1 2.0 Speaker System

Sony's SRSZX1 2.0 Speaker System targets the average desktop computer that does not need tubthumping bass, but claims to entertain people with "an enriched sound range and fuller bass sound reproduction". Meant for casual use where PC gaming, audio...

iPhone Solar Star Edition from Goldstriker

Goldstriker definitely knows how to beautify the iPhone as well as a plethora of other gadgets, and the Solar Star edition is their latest attempt. Featured on both the front bezel and Apple's rear logo are 24 carat gold...

Maplin Portable Video Recorder

Maplin has just rolled out its own portable video recorder that allows you to watch your own recorded home movies instantly without connecting to a TV, all for £179.99. Features include :- Microphone External camera Digital video camera 2.5"...

TAC Universal PS2-to-PS3 Converter

Currently, Activision and Harmonix don't seem to be too comfortable with one another in order to implement broad hardware compatibility where Rock Band and Guitar Hero controllers are concerned, but Ant Commandos has a new converter that allows you...

Gemini P29 5-in-1 Wireless Keyboard

The Gemini P29 5-in-1 Wireless Keyboard from Xenics Korea is certainly interesting, although our source has failed to pinpoint the exact five features found on this keyboard. What we do know about this compact wireless keyboard is it comes...

Verbatim announces 500GB Portable HDD

Verbatim is proud to announce the first 500GB 2.5" portable hard drive in the world that boasts an industry standard 9.5mm Z-height drive. Measuring roughly the same size as the average PDA, this SmartDisk line portable HDDs will begin...

USB Cleaner Mouse

Now the USB Cleaner Mouse is a rather nifty idea - after all, not only does it allow you to navigate through the Windows environment with greater ease compared to using keyboard shortcuts, it even comes with a built-in...

Internal Spec Sheet for BlackBerry 9000

BGR has managed to snag their hands on an internal specifications sheet for the upcoming BlackBerry 9000, and that document shows a July release date (which isn't too far away - after all, time really flies when you're an...

Smallest Mac an OQO?

Now I know this doesn't really make sense at all - how can the smallest Mac in the world be an OQO at the same time? Well, apparently the "Mac" in question here is actually an OQO that has...

Watches to ease Stress?

Just when I thought that watches do nothing but add to the stress in your life (ever tried racing against time?), along comes the Philip Stein Luxury Watch that uses frequency technology, also known as "Teslar Technology" which purportedly...

SIMable Technology helps in Phone Unlocking

Unlocking phones can be a pretty tricky affair, but with SIMable, the entire complicated business is simplified. This extremely thin chip, when attached to any SIM card, will fool the majority of cell phones into thinking that they have...

Samsung Introduces 2 Small Color Laser Printers

Samsung Korea is proud to lay claim to a couple of the smallest color laser printers built to date, comprising of the CLP-315K and the CLX-3175FNK. The former features a rather quiet 45dB noise level, 2,400 x 600 dpi...

AT&T Has a Heart for the Disabled

Good to see companies aren't all money-faced, as AT&T has shown that it still possesses some remnant of humanity by offering a text plan that caters to subscribers who are deaf or suffer from a hearing/speech disability. Today, AT&T...

Overall Health Balance Scale

The Overall Health Balance Scale from National Electric is one interesting device that has been released to go up against the metabolic syndrome. It is able to take note of your weight, BMI, subcutaneous fat ratio, organ fat level,...

Cost Controller Power Strip

With energy costs rising all over the world, it makes perfect sense to get more power-friendly devices in your home, along with the Cost Controller Power Strip. After all, seeing the number steadily increase while you turn on that...

TomTom ONE and XL Lines Updated

TomTom has added more GPS systems to its ONE and XL lines, featuring a fresh new look and a new mounting system. The TomTom ONE 130/ONE 130S and the TomTom XL 330/XL 330S feature a slimmer frame and is...

Wearable Chair Patent

This is hilarious - a Wearable Chair patent that was actually approved. U.S. Patent Number D249987 has been issued to Darcy Robert Bonner on October 24, 1978 - that is nearly 30 years ago and until now we haven't...

Neonode N2 Now with New Colors

Neonode has recently made available its Neonode N2 touch screen phone in a new range of colors on the company's very own web shop, bringing Lime, Azure and Roza into the mix this time round in order to better...

New HTC Model in the works?

Word on the street has it that an HTC executive has recently confirmed a new Touch series smartphone which will be released sometime in May, and has been given the codename "Diamond". This Windows Mobile-powered device is said to...

Vertu Constellation Rococo Edition

The Vertu Constellation Rococo Edition was just released to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Inspired by the eighteenth century French art, fashion and interior design movement, the Rococo edition of handsets feature highly detailed flower patterns that have been carefully...

Samsung HT-BD2F Home Theater System

Samsung has just rolled out its second-generation home theater system - the HT-BD2F. You get a 5.1 channel speaker set when the HT-BD2F is available at retail stores this May, where you will be entertained by a pretty decent...

Verizon Offers LG enV2

LG's enV2 will be available from Verizon tomorrow onwards in black and maroon colors, retailing for $129.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new 2-year customer contract. Some of the features include :- Function Key – customizable for...

Ticketime Boarding Card Concept

Ticketing has just taken on a new dimension with the Ticketime concept, bringing together a boarding card and a wristwatch in a single device. The fringe of the ticket is constructed from electronic paper which can be torn off...

Lenovo formally launches IdeaPad U110

Lenovo has finally gone about releasing its IdeaPad U110 in the US, featuring a textured metal shell that encases one of the most compact systems from Lenovo to date at 11", tipping the scales at a mere 2.5 pounds...

Wigix: Auction is Overrated, Let’s Do It Nasdaq Style!

Today, Wigix is launching its online stock market platform for goods, aiming to replace the eBay auction model. The Wigix system is based on the bid/ask model used by NASDAQ and most of the other financial stock markets. Sellers...

MySpace launches Karaoke Service

MySpace's Karaoke service will be launched in the US with a global rollout in the near future. Using technology developed by kSolo, MySpace Karaoke is a powerful, user-generated music service that enables members to easily sing, record and share...

JBL GTO Subwoofers

JBL has released its new GTO Subwoofers that will consist of die-cast aluminum baskets, polypropylene cones, rubber surrounds, and a unique tinsel-wire protector that also strengthens the joint between the cone, the voice coil and the spider. The joint is...

April 28, 2008

Emporia Life Plus Handset for Oldies

It makes perfect sense to have a phone that caters for senior citizens, one that is as easy to use as possible. Emporia's Life Plus is the latest of such handsets that cater for those who are over 50...

Kiss Me Personal Bad Breath Detector

Having bad breath is a no-no, but many times it is extremely difficult for us on the receiving end to break the news gently to the odor offender. Giving the Kiss Me Personal Bad Breath Detector will send a...

Cool Shirt is Water Circulated

We've heard of water-cooled computers in the past, but isn't a water-cooled shirt just a synonym for a wet shirt? Apparently not with the Cool Shirt. This nifty piece of clothing circulates 45 to 60 degree water around the...

Xerox Goes Green by Melting Ink

Xerox, a household name when it comes to photocopy machines, have managed to utilize a polymeric resin known as "solid ink", when combined with technological advances found in print head technology which results in a greener printer. Solid ink...

Washington DC Gets Self-Service Bicycle Rental Service

Folks living in the nation's capital, Washington, DC will be getting a new self-service bicycle rental service known as SmartBike. There will be ten different docking stations located around Washington, DC. In order to make use of these bikes,...

T-Mobile to get New Sidekicks?

Word has it that T-Mobile will be offering a couple of new Sidekick messaging phones when summer rolls around, with the "Gekko" and "Aspen" to be released this coming July 27th and 30th, respectively. Further details on either handset...

Luxury Pet House too good to be True

The Luxury Pet House certainly makes me question humanity - how many of our fellow human beings out there are suffering from a lack of shelter, and here we are with a luxurious abode for your pooch that is...

OptiML Zoom from Tessera

Tessera has come up with a brand new camera phone lens technology known as OptiML Zoom, offering up to 3x optical zoom without the need for actual moving parts. This is made possible by combining a new lens design...

Force Dynamics 301 Driving Simulator

Force Dynamics has tweaked their 301 Driving Simulator to cater for Super Mario Kart, allowing the chair to let the driver experience what it feels like when making one's way through the wacky and imaginative world of all the...

HANNSpree Starlight Blue is Unusual

HANNSpree surprises everyone again with a new LCD TV known as Starlight Blue, and this model looks as though it was plucked out from the imagination of a wacky person who has had too much weed. Inspired by a...

DXG-569V HD Camcorder

Here we are with the DXG-569V HD camcorder which won't break the bank with its $169 price tag. While it won't do full HD, it is still capable of recording HD video up to 1,280 x 720 at 30...

Newman Momo-X2 MP3 Player

What looks like a first generation iPod nano at first glance is actually the Newman Momo-X2 MP3 player that features an interesting N-shaped pad for its controls. Yep, the Click Wheel clone madness has passed over the Momo-X2, settling...

Idea of a Clock II

There is a very good reason why clocks and watches tell time in the simplest manner possible - through the use of hands or numbers. After all, trying to decipher a long sentence might even have you end up...

Planex DigiJuke NAS Device

If you're a heavy torrent user and love storing anything and everything you can get your hands on, then the Planex DigiJuke NAS device ought to be right up your alley. A 1TB system with Gigabit Ethernet connectivity will...

Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel

The Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel from Fanatec aims to elevate your computer game driving experience to the next level, and is compatible with the PS3 platform as well. Licensed by Porsche and specifically designed to work with outstanding...

Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition Priced

If you've been holding out for the WiMAX-enabled variant of the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet, worry no more. Online retailer Buy.com is apparently offering a discount on the N810 WiMAX, marking down the price to $456 from $479. That's...

PureDepth Multi-Layer LCD to Ship Soon

Word on the street has it that PureDepth will be shipping its first Multi-Layer Display LCDs pretty soon, featuring technology that boasts of two or more layers of LCD panels which share a common back light source. This will...

Dress Generates Power via Kinetic Energy

Now here's a truly electrifying dress in every sense of the word - Amanda Parkes' dress generates power when the wearer moves, relying on kinetic energy as a result of natural gestures of the human body in motion. Piezoelectric...

Asustek aims to free Eee PC Brand

Guess Asustek Computer has plans to make Eee an independent brand with an entire lineup of products, consisting of the original Eee PC notebook, the Eee TV (E-TV), Eee desktop (E-DT), and Eee monitor which will all roll out...

Airboard Pump Concept

A laptop isn't exactly the most ergonomic device to use while seated on a bed, which is where the Airboard Pump concept comes in. This laptop surface, designed by Ki-Seung Lee will adjust its own height to best fit...

Virtual Console USB Drive Duplicator

Should you ever find yourself in a position where you need to duplicate USB flash drives on a large scale, pronto, then the Virtual Console USB Drive Duplicator is the candidate for you. This device is capable of producing...

AMD Intros Computer Brand

AMD has just rolled out its first computer brand that targets SMBs, getting design and sales help from its major chip customers like Dell Inc. The AMD Business Class desktop PCs will roll out first, followed closely by notebooks...

Handwear Computer Input Device

Soldiers have it so good these days, with technology aiding them on the battlefield unlike their counterparts in the past. The Handwear Computer Input Device (HCID) from RallyPoint is a new computer interface glove that allows soldiers to operate...

FC Mobile portable NES Console

I wonder what Nintendo has to say about a plethora of NES clones hitting the market even in this day and age where High Definition gaming has been around for quite a fair bit already. The FC Mobile portable...

Nokia 6600 comes in 2 Variants

There are a couple of Nokia 6600s available now - and you can tell by the image above their respective form factors. The Nokia 6600 is available in Fold and Slide models, where shared specifications include :- 16 million...

Nokia announces 3600 Slide

Nokia has yet another slider form factor to join the fray - the 3600 Slide which is definitely easy on the eye IMHO. It features soft ceramic paint and metal combined with high gloss surfaces and gradated colors that...

Philips M600 Unveiled

Philips isn't exactly the biggest name when it comes to cell phones, but so far they haven't decided to pull out of the race just yet. The dual-band GSM M600 is their latest effort, featuring SRS Labs' WOW equalizer...

32GB Asus Eee PC Available

Unfortunately, you'll have to pay through your nose for this as it is currently up for grabs for $2,800, and you can snag it at $3,200. The exorbitant price is no doubt due to its 32GB SSD, but at...

Digital Photo Watch

The Digital Photo Watch you see here not only tells the time, but it saves space in your wallet from getting too bulky with images of your wife, kids, grandchildren and dog. Perfect to usher in grandparents into the...

Vertu gets Cloned

I guess this was a long time in coming - the luxurious Vertu cell phone brand has also fallen under the scourge of product design pirates, this time known as the Veptu. Looking very much like the Vertu in...

USB 10M/100M Ethernet Switching Hub

The USB 10M/100M Ethernet Switching Hub not only provides all the functions available on a standard sized 5-port/8-port switching device, but it definitely helps you save precious desktop space thanks to its diminutive size. In addition, it is perfect...

Memorex Clip & Play and MMP8590

Memorex's new Clip & Play and MMP8590 are meant for those who want to purchase an MP3 player but find it hard to do so as they can't cobble together enough to pick up an iPod nano at the...

Omron Announces XF3A

Omron's newly announced XF3A is an ultra-slim 0.6-mm connector for FPCs (Flexible Printed Circuits) which will be available for purchase sometime this summer. Boasting an ultra-low profile, you also get a pitch of 0.3 mm, a height of 0.6...

ARS-2212 Mirror Smart Mini

The ARS-2212 Mirror Smart Mini is already widely available in both US and Europe, but has recently hit Japanese shores, offering users in the Land of the Rising Sun another option to backup their data. The ARS-2212 is actually...

Yamaha Tenori-On Concept Instrument

Yamaha has recently rolled out its new concept digital musical instrument known as "Tenori-On", where the device's LED buttons are used to play phrases and tempos, making it quite unlike any other musical instrument you have come across. Both...

BatMP3 a Force to be Reckoned With

Now here's an interesting MP3 player that will definitely get all those baddies in the fictional Gotham City quivering in their boots - the BatMP3 player. I suppose as Batman does a number on ordinary thugs, he'll be busy...

Dual AC to USB Charger

The AC to USB charger from Sigma APO is perfect for those who travel frequently as it charges up to two different devices simultaneously via USB. With more and more gadgets these days relying on USB connectivity to get...

Kohler Fountainhead VibrAcoustic Bathtub

The Kohler Fountainhead VibrAcoustic Bathtub adds a whole new dimension to your bathtub, throwing in sound vibration, chromatherapy, and music to enrich your soaking experience. After all, research has proven that sound vibration, music, and chromatherapy works wonders when...

Nino AS Inhaler Concept

Diabetes is no laughing matter, as one constantly has to watch their diet while monitoring glucose levels in their blood is a painful affair (for some). Designer Sascha Morawetz has dreamed up of a couple of Diabetic tools which...

Man Builds own Solar-Electric Bike

Brent Hatch must've gotten sick and tired of paying ever higher prices for gas, driving him to create this DIY Solar Electric Bike from scratch. Apparently, his gas bill has surpassed the $700 mark (both he and his wife...

Epson Endeavor NJ2100 gets Hello Kitty Makeover

The scourge of Hello Kitty on all things electronic has not stopped with the Epson Endeavor NJ2100 being the latest 'victim' to fall to the white Japanese feline. This pearl white laptop has two variants with one featuring Kitty...

April 27, 2008

PC Mag reviews Falcon Northwest FragBox 8500

The Falcon Northwest FragBox 8500 has undergone rigorous testing from the folks at PC Mag, and here's their take on it. All things considered, naming the Falcon Northwest FragBox 8500 the new Editors' Choice in this category was a...

InPhase announces Tapestry Hologram Storage

InPhase Technologies has announced its Tapestry hologram storage product which will roll out this may, consisting of 120mm (5.25") diameter clear plastic disks in a cartridge case. A blue laser will be used to store holographic images in the...

Seiko SlimStick

A pedometer is a pedometer is a pedometer, right? Wrong! The Seiko SlimStick certainly brings about a whole new dimension to your day-to-day exercise regime as it boasts modern dual-axis accelerometers that track the magnitude of your movements, providing...

Suzuki offers Navigation System for Free

If you happen to have an eye for the Suzuki SX4 model, rejoice as the Japanese automobile manufacturer has decided to offer a touch screen navigation system for free in all their 2009 models, making them the first company...

AT&T and Starbucks offer WiFi Service

AT&T and Starbucks have come to an agreement, kicking off a nationwide effort that will see AT&T's WiFi service being offered at company-operated Starbucks stores with locations in San Antonio being the first in the marketplace. When May 1...

USB to eSATA Adapter

Wish you could turn your SATA or eSATA mass storage device into a convenient external USB 2.0 high-speed drive? Well, that can now be achieved thanks to the USB to eSATA Adapter. This adapter works well with either 2.5''...

Creative Zen Goes Pink

Somehow, pink products seem to be constantly released even if women have already stated their preference that turning something pink won't help them make up their mind on a purchase decision all the time, especially when the device is...

SIM Recovery Pro

Have you ever accidentally delete a text message from your SIM card that you wish you could retrieve later on, but can't? Fret not - the SIM Recovery Pro is one device that is able to do so. I...

Solar Powered Cordless Fan

Getting way too much sunlight and not knowing what to do with it? Why, fill up your workspace with the Solar Powered Cordless Fan! This nifty little gadget harnesses the power of the sun in order to help keep...

Star Trek Original Series Communicator Replica

True Star Trek fans, sit up and take notice! The Star Trek Original Series Communicator Replica is back, and they were last since in 1997, so make sure you place an order before they disappear only to make an...

RIM Wants To Compete With iPhone

RIM apparently has a product in the making known as AK - which obviously enough, stands for "Apple Killer". It will, of course be a touch screen device and RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis let fire his salvo, "I couldn't...

 
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