There is nothing quite like spending a quiet afternoon on a comfortable chair, surfing on your favorite websites. This makes the Surf Chair very suitable for such activities, allowing you to just laze while enjoying the latest webcomics or...
May 30, 2008
Guess here's more nitty gritty on the Philips X800 after receiving the nod of approval from the almighty FCC. Guess several things are confirmed now, including Chinese character input as well as an English-Chinese dictionary. It does come with...
Seagate will be making its move into the SSD storage market as well as unleash a spanking new 2TB hard drive sometime next year. 2TB is a whole lot of space, as most of the current commercial 3.5" hard...
Asustek will be launching the Essentio CS5110 as part of their Eee Station series at Computex early next month. What this tiny multimedia desktop PC will have include an optional Blu-ray drive for folks who prefer to enjoy their...
A Clone Trooper is but a Clone Trooper, right? Apparently not, if you happen to be a hardcore Star Wars fan with plenty of time and passion on your hands to convert this regular LEGO Clone Trooper into one...
You never know which zoned out person today could just snatch your kid away at a busy mall, so it is always better to prevent something from happening than to look for a cure. The Link Child Locator concept...
I know it is Friday and all, but somehow this Massive Digital Ceiling Clock is one way your boss pressurizes you to finish up your work before the weekend rolls around. Definitely a bane to clock watchers, but for...
Now this is definitely one vehicle that I would love to try out, although I suspect I'll need some sort of logging license before Greenpeace activists and tree huggers come running after me. Dubbed the Plustech Oy Walking Machine,...
Focal from Japan announced its new iBoom HiFi iPod Dock that functions with a wide range of iPods, ranging from the obsolete mini to the touch. Japan is a pretty huge consumer of the iPod after all, so it...
Not many home audio systems come with an integrated hard drive, but the Onkyo X-NX10A is one of them. Some of the features include :- 80GB hard drive LCD display USB connectivity MP3/PCM/ATRAC audio formatsIt will be accompanied by...
Motorola's new V750 is one rugged handset that will roll out this summer, meeting military specifications of 810F for shock, vibration, solar radiation, high temperature storage, altitude, high and low temperature operation and blowing dust. Guess this is tougher...
Evergreen has launched a new mini speaker set known as the EG-MS221. These will function just fine as desktop speakers compared to those generic models which normally are thrown in with each purchase as a complimentary gesture. You get...
Fujitsu has just rolled out its F906i cell phone which is hot off the press, offering a uniquely rotating screen that can be viewed in a landscape format for your viewing pleasure. Other notable features include :- 3.2'' widescreen...
RoverPC has released its P7 PDA smartphone that packs a fair bit of decent technology within, making it a positive step upwards compared to its predecessor, the P6. Marvell PXA270 416MHz processor 2.8” touch screen display GPRS/EDGE connectivity. Windows...
Asus seems to putting an interest in the world of gaming by parading the Eee Stick at Computex. Those who have plenty of experience with the Wii will definitely think that Asus has ripped off the Wiimote with this...
InterAction Eve is one interesting toy robot that comes with an impressive array of light-up eye expressions, arm actions, and original sound effects to help keep your kids entertained for minutes on end (not hours - those good old...
LG's new clamshell handset is known as the L750ie, and this will be HSDPA capable in order for you to surf just about anywhere you go as long as the signal is strong enough. Available in August, I find...
Iiyama's latest LCD monitor, the 22" ProLite E2205WS will feature the following :- WSXGA resolution (1,680 x 1,050) Contrast ratio of 1,000: 1 Brightness level of 300cd/m2 Response time of 5ms 2 built-in speakers of 2W HDMI interface Analog...
Samsung's SPH-W4950 is yet another slider handset - I guess Samsung has pretty much given up on the traditional candybar form factor, which most of its releases these days coming in the clamshell or slider form factor. Some of...
Samsung's upcoming T229 clamshell will be available from T-Mobile, and it is but the most basic of handsets with enough features to get you by each day, although you won't be able to impress anyone with the following specifications....
Gresso's a name associated with high end bling cell phones, and the Avantgarde White Diamonds is no different, featuring the following :- <.br> Triband GSM support 65K color QVGA display microSD memory card slot 2 megapixel camera Windows Mobile...
For folks who have been lusting after the Nokia N96 for quite some time already, the time is nigh for you to part with your hard earned cash as it will be released at the end of July. Why...
JC Hyun Systems from Korea has just rolled out its new RunZ CI-7100 In-car Navigation system which features a 7" widescreen LCD display (now a standard for most in-car navigation systems), making it suitable for both T-DMB and DVD...
T-Mobile will be offering the Samsung T339 to the masses, bringing the following specifications to the table :- WiFi connectivity Quad-band EDGE antenna Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP microSD memory card slotThis clamshell handset was specially designed to function with...
What you see here is a passing glance of what appears to be a white M600 from Sony Ericsson, complete with a seven megapixel option in the camera UI. While five megapixels are already overkill for a camera phone,...
I think I missed this phone's release, when it rolled out in conjunction with Malaysia's 50th year of independence being celebrated last year. It has pretty ordinary specifications, although you can't fault it for piling on the bling. This...
May 29, 2008
Cannon PC will be introducing both its Home and Pro A/V series Media Center PCs that feature pre-installed dual CableCARDs, and for those who clearly practise the adage "patience is a virtue", they will receive the quad-CableCARD model sometime...
Fujitsu will be rolling out its F706i waterproof handset through NTT DoCoMo this July, featuring :- HSDPA support 1-Seg mobile TV Waterproof up to 3m 2.7" display 2 megapixel camera microSD/SDHC memory card slotGuess bath time has gotten a...
With gas prices spiralling to all time highs with no sign of it abating, what's ordinary folk like you and I supposed to do? Mowing the lawn won't be as cheap as before, and doing it manually is sheer...
Harman Kardon has yet another iPod docking station for us, this time round it is The Bridge II that takes the honors. Compatible with both the iPod as well as iPhone, this special peripheral enables expanded iPod capabilities, including...
Is this a labor of love or what - the Giant Fabric Keyboard. Conceived and built entirely by Maurin Donneaud, this unique keyboard is definitely not the thing if you're overwhelmed with plenty of emails to reply, but instead...
Folks who drive away the Toyota Crown Hybrid in Japan will be pleased to know that their vehicle features a "Night View" system that is capable of displaying the view of the road ahead at night. This would certainly...
The Cobalt concept is definitely interesting, bringing us back to the days where real gentlemen roamed the streets complete in their ensemble of monocles, top hats and walking sticks. This unique device might look like a museum relic from...
This isn't exactly the most flattering image of the MSI MS-5654, but then again how many images from the FCC actually are? Some of the features found on this include :- 4.3" touch screen display at 480 x 272...
The Nano Air Vehicle could be the smallest UAV in the world, since it does away with a propeller and engine in favor of moving wings instead. So far, AreoVironment has been endowed with over more than half a...
Panasonic aims to brighten up the world with its new line of LB80 series projectors, notably the PT-LB80NTU, PT-LB80U, PT-LB75NTU, and PT-LB75U projectors which all feature a highly portable form factor that makes it suitable for classroom environments. It...
A Norwegian record label hsa made history by rolling out the first Blu-ray recording in the world, and Divertimenti holds the honor of being the lucky artist. You won't find any hard rock or metal here as Divertimenti is...
I didn't know that duct tape was strong enough to build an entire PC case, but as Adidas' ad campaign would have it, "impossible is nothing." The DuctTape is a long-term project that sees a computer case being the...
Sony Ericsson could actually be plotting to take over the Nintendo Wii's role - at least in the realm of cell phones. It will be preparing itself for this role by turning the cell phone's camera into a motion-controlling...
Researchers from the University of Antwerp have conjured a supercomputer for those on a budget, thanks to the use of four Nvidia 9800 GX2 graphics cards which amounts up to eight GPUs with 1,024 stream processors, offering a performance...
Dragons aren't the only creatures that are able to breathe out fire and roast their target - all it takes is a little bit of ingenuity, plenty of DIY skill and passion in order to create an inorganic fire-breathing...
Imaging watching shows on a TV that is capable of displaying 16 times the resolution of today's HDTV in full color. I think my mind (and eyes) can't comprehend the situation at this point in time since HD shows...
Take a peek at the upcoming Asus Eee Box, a desktop version of the wildly successful Asus Eee PC. This white mini PC will definitely be a firm favorite with folks who are competing with four other family member...
And you thought that Eudora was an e-mail management software all along. This unique piece of furniture lights up at night, offering a soothing glow in your living room without the need to purchase additional lamps. Made from fiberglass,...
Don't get all too excited just yet as Iomega prepares a new portable hard drive that is able to store up to 1TB worth of data, although it will come in the 3.5" form factor, dousing whatever little hope...
Samsung is pretty adamant on calling its L870's web browser Safari, which will definitely irk Apple fanboys to no end. Why all the confusion? Well, the handset is widely believed to carry a standard version of the Nokia Mini...
Acer also wants in on the ultra mobile notebook market, if indications of the image above is true. Dubbed the Aspire One, this unit seems to share a similar touchpad with the HP 2133 as well as an 8.9:...
Golf simulators are dime a dozen, and despite the sky high prices that they come with, the experience of a real golf course can never really be replicated digitally - at least today's technology is rather limited in this...
Most Macs I've seen so far are things of beauty, making this DIY Corkboard Mac look rather out of place with the rest of its brethren no thanks to the way it was constructed. Most of the innards consist...
Now the Glovephone concept will probably never take off, since it can be quite a hassle to use if you happen to attend barbecue parties all the time. Imagine taking off your phone just for the sake of tearing...
Ripple from Korea rolled out its new DIY tablet PC known as the TN120R, although I'm not too sure where the DIY part comes in. Do I have to actually piece it together? After all, it does look as...
NEC will be rolling out its new 3G cell phone known as the N706ie in Japan, with the main talking point (no pun intended) being a total talking time of four hours, which should be long enough for you...
iRiver has a spanking new portable media player known as the L-Player, but this will probably be confined to Korea only it seems. The L-Player takes a minimalist approach to its design, featuring a D-click user interface as well...
Samsung has just announced the Soulb handset, also known as Spirit of Ultra. I wonder how one would pronounce the word "Soulb", but that aside, some of the features include :- Candybar form factor at 9.9mm 3 megapixel camera...
TDK aims to make a splash in the SSD market by unveiling a new 1.8" model which will feature AES encryption function known as DSS HS1. This will definitely put your mind at rest against unauthorized entry and access...
VIA has rolled out its new Nano processor family which gets inspiration from the VIA Isaiah architecture. This processor holds the distinction of being the first 64-bit, superscalar, speculative out-of-order processors from VIA's x86 platform portfolio, and is tipped...
ASUS notebooks will be getting the new Splashtop software that enables users to access their computers just seconds after hitting the power button instead of waiting for a couple of minutes, whiling their time away as the operating system...
May 28, 2008
Hitachi has expanded its CinemaStar line of hard drives by unveiling the C5K320 and the 5K500, where the former is a 2.5" hard drive while the latter is of the 3.5" variety. As with all other 2.5" hard drives,...
DARPA, the Pentagon's research arm, aims to "develop a dynamic putty-like material" which will definitely come in handy healing shattered bone by offering support to the entire body while the patient heals. Being bio-degradable, it will just disappear with...
You can't really tell what kind of nutcases there are outside these days, making it even more important for women to protect themselves especially if they travel alone. The No-Contact Jacket ought to be the perfect defensive fodder, dispensing...
I guess Pong is still held in great reverence by many a nerd throughout the world, with this Pong Dinner Table being another invention that pays homage to the video game that started the ball rolling...or should I say...
So your iPod makes for the perfect portable media player, but one area where it sadly falls short is in the gaming department. The iControlpad could change that (albeit slightly) by functioning as an accessory add-on that will turn...
Imation has unleashed a new line of USB flash drives in the form of the Nano Flash. These will come in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities without taking up much space in your pockets. It measures 1.7" x...
Guess Dell wants to jump onto the mini UMPC bandwagon as well, with a mini Inspiron (not the official name as there is no announcement from Dell just yet) being the fruit of their labors. There is no word...
Talk about going retro with this Cassette Face watch that takes an opposite turn where design is concerned. It will definitely bring a tear of nostalgia to those who grew up on cassettes, whereas today's MP3 generation won't be...
Dell announced their new Energy Smart Vostro 410 desktop PC that aims to satisfy environmentalists by including a bunch of energy-efficient initiatives for unprecedented customer savings. The Vostro 410 will retail from $599 upwards, and is tipped to save...
Helio's next generation Ocean is known as the OZ2, and below are some of the specifications to whet your appetite. I don't think that any device will be able to usurp the hype surrounding the new 3G iPhone, but...
Sharp has a new 3-chip DLP projector in town, and this time it is the XG-P560W that leads the charge. Specifications include :- 5200 ANSI Lumens of brightness WXGA (1,280 x 800) native resolution Advanced Texas Instruments 3-chip DLP...
Thin is in, or so the mantra goes for the past few decades. BenQ subscribes to this idea with its T850 8 megapixel digital camera, making it the slimmest in its class throughout the world. It will definitely slip...
Sony Ericsson has teamed up with luxury bike maker Ducati to release the sporty looking Sony Ericsson Ducati Z770 clamshell handset. It will be available in Italy (where else) this June via TIM, and it looks as though this...
Word has apparently got out that Asus will be releasing new notebooks that run on both Intel's Montevina and AMD's Puma platforms, with designs based on current M51 and M70 lines. The M51VR is tipped to run on a...
Check out the BlackBerry KickStart Flip Experience that seems to be pretty promising. It does seem to retain the entire BlackBerry experience on the KickStart, where phone calls are made and received just like any other flip, while flipping...
The Nyko Charge Base 360 has started to ship to stores, offering an alternative charging solution for the Xbox 360 that features a drop-in charging and storage solution for up to a couple of wireless controllers, making this a...
3K Computers has finally made the RazorBook 400 Mini Notebook UMPC (talk about an overkill of description) official in the US, retailing for a mere $299 to go up against the phenomenally successful Asus Eee PC. To recap, it...
Here's yet another data logger for you to consider if you're serious about knowing the coming in and going out of a particular vehicle - the Columbus V-900. It comes with the usual bundle of features including Bluetooth connectivity,...
Planex has introduced its new USB Audio Adapter that allows one to benefit from crystal clear audio, whether from music play back or voice chats, simply by hooking it up to a laptop or PC via USB. Each adapter...
Thanko goes green with their new MP4 player, relying on solar power to keep it juiced and you entertained. Retailing for $95, you will get 4GB of internal memory to store all your favorite tunes and videos. Features include...
Super Talent has just announced its DDR3 SO-DIMMs that target next generation laptops for superior performance. Known as the Super Talent 1GB DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM, it is capable of hitting (theoretical) transfer rates up to 10,664 MB/sec, which is approximately...
Thermaltake is first off the blocks when it comes to AMD GAME! certified products, and these consist of the following (not an exhaustive list) :- Bigwater 760i DIY water-cooling system Kandalf PC case Armor+ PC case Xaser VI PC...
Kuchofuku has just announced its Suzukaze air conditioned seat cushion, tipping the scales at a mere 261 grams, making this the perfect traveling companion as you will be able to tote it with you virtually everywhere you go. It...
This is one of those rare moments where a concept speaker materializes in the real world, and the Sony Soutina is the favored candidate here. Featuring a transparent organic glass tube that vibrates and expands sound all around, the...
Microsoft has announced seven new designs courtesy of half a dozen Canadian artists that will see action to the Zune Originals artist series. Canadians now have the option to customize their Zune with laser-engraved artwork from inspiring Canadian artists...
Unless you're really that inefficient with the keypad on your cell phone that you find it difficult to compose a text message within seconds, then perhaps the I-O Data Mini Keyboard is just the peripheral for you. It hooks...
D-Link has just rolled out its easy-to-use Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit which offers speedy and stable connections via existing coaxial wiring throughout the home without interrupting cable service. This new kit will play the role of adding bandwidth-demanding applications...
Germans can finally get their hands on the MDA Compact IV courtesy of T-Mobile. This new smartphone will share the same interface as the HTC Touch Diamond, although it will come in T-Mobile's flavor. This feature packed phone will...
We've seen how one can cycle around the world virtually using a hacked bicycle connected to a computer, and some genius has apparently taken the same idea and applied it to a Wii Balance Board. This group of German...
The Sentio digital tactile watch caters specially for the visually impaired, featuring a 7-segment display that can be found on standard digital alarm clocks as well as watches. It doesn't use LEDs to convey the current time though as...
With touch screen displays being all the rage these days, it is no surprise that Microsoft will be including multi-touch features on its next operating system as an alternative to the tried and tested mouse. Needless to say, Microsoft...
Sony ought to be proud with themselves for developing their new line of OLED TVs that are so thin, you'd be extremely cautious about picking up one of these. Measuring an impossibly thin 0.3mm in thickness, which is roughly...
A piano is a piano is a piano, right? Wrong! Yamaha ups the ante with their new Disklavier Piano that not only plays tunes the traditional way, it also features some pretty up-to-date specifications such as Wi-Fi connectivity that...
May 27, 2008
The APC Universal Battery is one smart device as it has the ability to automatically sense the voltage of the connected laptop before getting to work. Features include a couple of USB ports that offer external power for a...
Man, and I thought that explosive detectors normally came in the form of highly-trained dogs or high-tech gizmos, but scientists at the University of California, San Diego have managed to come up with a spray-on explosive detector. This non-invasive...
Solar panels are notoriously expensive to purchase and install, but Lumeta aims to change all that by introducing its new range of "peel and stick" design that ought to make application a whole lot easier compared to current rack-mounted...
Dual SIM phones seem to be catching on these days, although I still don't see the point of it as I still can't hold two conversations simultaneously. After all, carrying two handsets at once isn't too much of a...
The M-112 could be the way urban cars of the future look like - this concept prototype design by Ignacio Garcia is actually a working model and have already taken part in the last Shell Eco Marathon 2008 in...
Everything needs to be smart these days, ranging from cars to phones and a plethora of other gizmos. It goes without saying that there will one day be a smartchair, and this concept Smartchair Biofeedback Computer Chair certainly takes...
Installing a SSD drive in your notebook isn't exactly the cheapest way to upgrade the amount of storage space within, while USB flash drives might break off too easily and external hard drives are a pain to carry around....
Most people translate music into dance moves, but the Pacer Suit turns things around, where your body is a seamless musical instrument instead. Wearing the Pacer Suit will see electrical impulses from your muscles translated into music or sound...
The Cup concept from designers Hyuh-Jin Lee and Hyeroung Choen toys with the idea that information can be poured out literally in waves of holographic images for your consumption. Talk about spilling out your thoughts for all and sundry...
Amex Digital has a spanking new USB VoIP handset in the market known as the IT-N501 Lite. It isn't wireless though, and remains tethered to your computer via USB 2.0. Features include a hands-free option, an LCD display, echo...
At least for the 15.4" category, that is. Let's take a look at what's underneath the hood to come to our own conclusion. Intel Montevina Dual and Quad Core CPUs 8GB of RAM Up to 4TB of storage NVIDIA...
Epson looks set to oust its Stylus Photo R2400 by introducing the new Epson Stylus Photo 2880, featuring a similar print engine as the higher end Stylus Pro x880 models, the same Ultrachrome K3 inkset as well as Radiance...
Computex 2008 will be the platform where E-Ten rolls out their new dual-SIM smartphone known as the DX900, making it the first Windows Mobile-based handset of its kind. Features include :- Samsung 533MHz processor 2.8" VGA display 3 megapixel...
Pasen has rolled out its F11 portable media player that features tiny and subtle tactile buttons located along the bottom of the display. Other features consist of :- 2.8" 400 × 240 resolution display RK2706 Swiss-core processor RM/RMVB playback...
Water might soon be the resource that the world goes to war for instead of oil, so it makes perfect sense for us to pull all the necessary plugs in order to prevent water wastage. The Filterbrella concept from...
The iRobot might sound cute, but it is actually a killing machine that is capable of spitting out a million rounds (theoretically) in a single minute - definitely the perfect device for "crowd control", at least where dictators are...
Could the day finally materialize, where Marvel Comics' comics are actually ported over to cell phones? Guess this is an exciting development although there must be some sort of quality control since squinting your eyes to view fine text...
Walgreens is often a name associated with a friendly neighborhood store, but they too want a slice of prime time action in Times Square by installing the largest LED advertising billboard there, taking up to 12 million LEDs that...
Are we really so stressed out these days that it gets harder and harder to get up from bed? The Hanging Alarm Clock is one of the more unique timepieces that jolt you out of bed - it is...
Heard of horror stories concerning wayward Wiimotes embedding themselves into your new LCD TV display? Fret no longer about damage with the new SV-2400 industrial grade LCD monitor from Stealth computer. This 24" display might not be as huge...
Cam-Trax is one software solution that will definitely bring back the nutty fun of computer gaming instead of all the high resolution serious titles we have today. Cam-Trax supplies a unique patented software solution that can track any object...
Only in Japan will you get 54Mbps high-speed packet communication and VoIP over your cell phone, and this will happen from June onwards much to the chagrin of the rest of the world. It is amazing that such service...
Now this is one iPod docking system that definitely takes the retro tube route - the Orbitsound T6. Supposedly offering a fuller, warmer sound compared to regular speakers via a 'single point stereo' sound system, this set features triode...
The SATA HDD Multi-Function Dock really wants to be a jack-of-all trades, as it not only allows you to access different hard drives via a plug and play format, it also makes for a powerful tool should you want...
The XO2 notebook from OLPC will not only feature any ordinary multi-touch display, but one that is improved even over the iPhone's. It will utilize an in-cell touchscreen where receptors are woven into the display itself, unlike the iPhone's...
LaCie will be offering its d2 Blu-ray drive a speed boost, doubling burn speeds to 4x while updating the aluminum alloy case as well as software suite. The drive will be able to record, rewrite and read 25GB or...
Verizon has introduced yet another Motorola handset, this time round we have the clamshell W755. You won't find anything revolutionary here as the W755 features :- Touch sensitive external buttons V Cast Support for AAC, AMR NB, MIDI, MP3...
Amazon has cut the price of its Kindle reader, but don't expect rock bottom discounts as you will still need to fork out $359 for it with a free 2-day shipping. At long last, it is finally back in...
AMD's Griffin which will be unveiled at Computex is actually the Turion Ultra, and you will be able to find this along with a mobile version of the 780G chipset, a Mobility Radeon 3200 graphics chip and Wi-Fi solutions...
Monsoon Multimedia has rolled out its HAVA Player Mobile for S60 that allows one to view and control live TV over a network connected cell phone. This HAVA Mobile Player is compatible with all HAVA models in the market...
Could Apple actually release a solar-powered iPhone sometime down the road? The chance is definitely there after discovering Apple having filed for a patent that will see the use of solar power in their mobile devices, be it portable...
Talk about a play on words - the Leaf-it-at-home plant pot lights will definitely light up your home (in particular your garden), coming in ambient hues of red, orange, lime, pink, white and grey with a couple of sizes...
Yet again the Japanese have it good - this time with Nintendo testing a new wireless data distribution service via DS Lites. This is made possible with Nintendo teaming up with NTT DoCoMo as well as McDonald's in the...
Sellgino's GS-200 GPS receiver and logger allows you to capture a GPS photo tour whenever you go traveling, thanks to software that analyzes all your images while matching them with location data. The GS-200 will rely solely on the...
AI Robotics could have stumbled upon a gold mine here by developing a robot which is smart enough to cook meals, go shopping, perform all the necessary house chores without nagging you to help and the ability to even...
If you think that your range of gizmos are just too bland for your tastes even after getting special limited editions, why not turn to Gilty Couture for help? This unique designer house even has a special line of...
Ego Lifestyle certainly knows how to turn on the bling with its new range of Swarovski crystal-studded Galaxy Collection, boasting a quartet of editions that ought to suit just about any fancy (although matching your bank account to its...
BenQ isn't new to the projector scene, and they have had some pretty noteworthy products in the past. The SP920 is the latest in a long line of DLP projectors to join the fray, and this time BenQ has...
Samsung has taken the opportunity to wow folks attending SID 2008 with their new 31" full HD AMOLED TV that measures a mere 9mm in thickness. This is truly an advancement in the field of display, as we have seen...
Walt Disney and Sharp have collaborated together to give birth to the DM002SH handset this coming June 7th. Since it has the House of Mouse's magical touch, you can also expect themes from its many franchises to adorn the...
Psystar has revised its Open Computer, doing away with its negatives of the past where fan noise is one of the main culprits. This new iteration sees a much quieter machine, and another notable improvement is the inclusion of...
NTT DoCoMo surely aims to impress with each new round of phone releases - this time they have rolled out 19 new cell phones in 64 body colors, hence you no longer have the excuse of not picking one...
Just when I thought that the good old days of a "Turbo" button on my PC is long and gone, along comes MSI with its new GeForce N9600GT Diamond graphics card which coincidentally features a Turbo OC button. Features...
Trawling the FCC often yields some gems, and the Philips Breeze headset is one of them - in a literal sense, of course. While no real diamonds can be found on the Breeze, it uses a (much) cheaper alternative...
I know that black magic is supposed to be some sort of taboo word, but RAmos is slowly but surely moving towards that direction with its Blue Magic T8 portable media player - at least in the naming convention....
I guess being a robot makes it much easier to combat against the fear of heights, which is why Panasonic's Evolta battery mascot robot managed to fearlessly scale a 500 meter cliff at the Grand Canyon. The main purpose...
I know that this is the year of the rat according to the Chinese zodiac, which could explain the existence of this Mouse Phone. Features include :- 1.3" TFT LCD display MP3 and video playback Stereo Bluetooth connectivity 1.3...
Fancy a speaker that is able to rough it out with you by the poolside? After all, this Weatherproof Submersible Wireless Speaker goes against the grain by being friendly with water, complying with International Weather Proofing Standards. This means...
Panasonic will be releasing its new pair of earphones known as the RP-HJE900 on June 15th in Japan. What makes this pair different from the rest in the market is the use of zirconia, a material often associated with...
European engineers are currently working on a new security system that will help reduce the risk of injury and death for side-collision accidents thanks to the use of radar and cameras in order to predict an accident approximately 230...
Rumors are swirling concerning a new range of dual core Intel Atom processors that will hit the market by year end. Apparently this new processor is known as the Atom 330, featuring a rumored Thermal Design Power (TDP) rating...
VIA has just introduced its new VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design that will see action in the global ultra-portable notebook market, boasting a wide range of innovations such as :- Next generation VIA Ultra Mobile Platform All-in-one VIA VX800...
Just when we were done talking about an 8 megapixel CMOS image sensor from OmniVision, along comes K-Touch and their 8 megapixel camera phone which was paraded at CHITEC '08. This shooter is also known by its model number...
Guess NVIDIA hasn't been resting on their laurels with whispers of a brand new line of chips in the works, nicknamed Tegra. Chances are this will be a System-on-a-Chip (SOC) solution that could very well be the NVIDIA and...
Word on the street has it that the Canon 5D Mark II will soon make a debut on the marketplace, leaving us with yet another DSLR to choose from whenever the itch to get a new camera strikes. Why...
Winds of change are coming to AT&T, with the Pantech Breeze leading the way. This is one handset that caters to those with the most basic of phone call needs, possibly making it a firm favorite with oldies as...
LG has a new home theater system known as the LHT888, and this one isn't exactly new since it was introduced at CES 2008 back in January. Apparently, this is one neat system in the sense where you won't...
OmniVision's latest 8 megapixel imaging sensor will probably make its way into cell phones sometime in the near future, as this CMOS image sensor apparently solves the pixel size problem thanks to a workaround using backside illumination (BSI) technology....
Folks who are looking forward to the rumored Creative Zen Share Wi-Fi portable media player will be disappointed as word from the horse's mouth has it that the device has been dropped due to technical difficulties. In order to...
The Drivemocion car smiley sign has received an upgrade, and this time round it features various animations including one that shouts. Apparently, the manufacturer wanted to convey more emotion and expression for car-to-car communication, featuring animated messages such as flirting,...
May 26, 2008
Japan will be receiving the Willcom 03 smartphone pretty soon, offering yet another alternative for those who are interested in 1-Seg devices in the Land of the Rising Sun. Some of the other features available on the Willcom 03...
Fancy a dress that actually tells the world around you that you're interested in that particular guy you're talking too? After all, this Butterfly Flap Dress comes with the necessary electronics to detect an increased heart rate, which is...
The REMY blanket concept is pretty interesting as it not only simulates natural sunlight to help rouse you from your slumber, it even comes with a camera system that records your body movements, waking you up when the appropriate...
Curious to know whether your area gets as much rain as what the Meteorology Department predicted? Well, why not take things into your own hands with the Timex Rain Gauge? This nifty device will collect and transmit rainfall to...
A remote control fused together with a pillow? Why, the idea is no longer a fantasy with this offering that retails for a whopping $116. I suppose mom could sew something like this in a couple of hours, but...
The SuperSmoker is not the first electric cigarette to be released, and I believe it won't be the last either. This device aims to promote a healthier alternative for those who love the pull of nicotine, and it is...
Folks who are deep into Rock Band will definitely appreciate news that the Rock Band Stage Kit has been spotted already, offering an even more immersive experience as you travel around the world virtually with your band mates, earning...
Talk about an unergonomic mouse for you to use - this unique computer peripheral comes in the form of a slightly flattened golf ball, with a mouse pad that resembles a green, complete with a flag, a putter and...
Samsung has a new SSD in town, and this one takes the cake when it comes to performance and size, picking up a few superlatives along the way to pummel its competition. Touted to be the fastest 2.5" 256GB...
Getting your bunch of gadgets organized is pretty easy, but not when you have tons of wires to contend with. The Contactbox helps ease your storage headache by offering more than ample room within to configure the wire arrangement...
May 23, 2008
The FCC has finally given the nod to the Nokia E66, a device that is widely tipped to succeed the Nokia E65. There will be two variants available though, where one of them will rely on Europe's 2100MHz 3G...
Panasonic steals the headlines yet again with a new Blu-ray Disc player-specific single-chip signal processing LSI, a first in the world. Dubbed the MN2WS006, this chip brings together a front end to read the signal from the Blu-ray disc,...
Graphic cards have gotten more and more complex in recent years, and these tend to let out a whole lot of heat as well. Thermaltake has a solution to that problem with its DuOrb AX VGA cooler that brings...
Sony's Walkman E020 series will finally arrive in the US, and hopefully it will retain the same pricing levels as found in the recent Asian launch with the 1GB and 2GB models retailing for $69 and $79, respectively. One...
Roboticist Steve Yohanan has developed the Haptic Creature that looks more like a bunny missing several important facial features to me, and this robot relies on touch feedback as it's only means of communicating. Boasting pressure sensors all around,...
While laptops are meant to be portable, those 19.5" monsters will definitely make it a chore to lug around - but not if you can help it with this folding laptop. A quick search on eBay unearthed this gem...
Aspiring DJs will definitely find the ATTIGO TT Touch Screen Table that enables one to loop, sample and scratch at will. Of course, all this can be accomplished without the need for vinyls, as the large touch screen displays...
Fancy bringing a piece of steampunk technology around with you? Well, this is now possible assuming you have the artistic ability to conjure something like what you see above. It really makes me wonder how we can settle for...
Now this is definitely the most stunning all-in-one computer I have ever laid my eyes upon, but unfortunately it is but a concept device at this point in time. The XYZ Computer Desk features a computer bundled into a...
Don't you just love homebrew software? Music buffs as well as aspiring DJs will definitely fall in love with ProteinDS - a hip-hop scratching software for Nintendo's wildly successful DS platform. Of course, just like any other musical tool...
Things get even more interesting with chip maker Intel having plans to roll out its own SSD products before Q3 of this year is over, making it part of its upcoming Centrino 2 platform (Montevina). This new product line...
Check out this huge display on wheels from OMDM that saw action at CHITEC '08, dubbed the E-K50 II. This LED display is mobile and would certainly be creepy, assuming Big Brother uses it to make announcements to its...
Check out this creative use of an empty Power Mac G4 Cube shell - it has been thoroughly gutted, with its innards replaced by a Mac mini, an Airport Extreme, as well as an "accessory HDD case". I suppose...
The Imaging Source has just introduced a new range of affordable, low noise astronomy cameras that ain't too shabby when it comes to capturing high quality images of the night sky. Each camera will ship in beautifully crafted, blue...
May 22, 2008
Talk about a blatant rip off - CECT isn't new to the phone clone scene, and here they are with yet another rip-off, this time taking on the form factor of the Nokia N96. Surprisingly, it looks extremely close...
Talk about a truly creative name - the Our Lady of the Trunk device is one system that could potentially help prevent unwanted accidents on the road, especially when backing out and failing to detect a child or pedestrian...
Guess Samsung has not ditched the Q1 UMPC idea just yet, as its engineers are hard at work on a second revision. Samsung won't introduce anything revolutionary, but will instead build on the existing platform with a revamp of...
And you thought that only comic book covers receive variants - Sony Ericsson's highly sought after (at least, before the HTC Touch Diamond was released) XPERIA X1 will be receiving a couple of variants in the near future, where...
So the Sony PSP not only plays games, surfs the Internet, doubles up as a (hefty) portable media player, and acts as a Skype device, it will most probably function as a GPS navigation device in the future. Apparently...
This Yamaha-branded Deus Ex Machina concept motorcycle was dreamed up by Art Center Pasadena student Jake Loniak, and I must say it looks really mean. You get the best of exoskeletons and motorcycles crammed into a single vehicle, and...
I must say the RM-mp1 media remote control looks more like a stylish cell phone at first glance, but this wireless device doesn't do phone calls. Instead, it is meant to allow you to wield your slideshows with impunity,...
Looks like technological advances seem to make sci-fi shows of yore get more and more realistic by the day, and this palm "tricorder" scanner is yet another example. Bearing an uncanny resemblance to those medical scanners found in the...
Eizo has gamers in its crosshair with the FlexScan HD2452W LCD monitor, featuring the following :- 24" Full HD (WUXGA) screen Contrast ratio of 1,000:1 450Cd/m2 brightness Dual HDMI, DVI-D HDCP, D4-Video, S-Video, D-SUB, component port, and 24p true...
The EarthLED EvoLux R LED light bulb is not your grandpappy's light bulb, as it is touted to be the "world's most advanced light bulb." How did it manage to arrive at such a proud conclusion? For starters, it...
Griffin has released its iTrip AutoPilot FM transmitter, giving yet another option to frequent travelers who wish to broadcast music wirelessly to the vehicle's stereo system, and it is compatible not only with the iPod but the iPhone as...
It is unfortunately that Humpty Dumpty did not have the luxury of three soldiers carrying him around, as surely the King's horses and the King's men won't have the dilemma of reporting nothing but a cracked, empty shell at...
Samsung's Instinct smartphone will be hitting Sprint's retail stores this coming June 20th, so mark that date on your calendar if you prefer this over the much touted 3G iPhone. To get a recap of the features available on...
Iomega has just released a 250GB leather-wrapped eGo hard drive for those who actually give a damn about carrying their data in style. This leather-clad USB-powered device will be able to hold 2.5" hard drives inside, featuring Iomega's very...
Researcher Daan Hobbelen of TU Delft came up with a new, highly-advanced walking robot known as Flame. This robot is not meant for commercial but research purposes, providing insight into how people walk so that those suffering from walking...
CinemaNow is offering burn-to-DVD movies via Windows Media Center, where this movie can later be played on virtually any DVD player (unless your disc is scratched, of course) accompanied by full remote control navigation as well as access the...
I don't know about you, but if you think it is appealing to have a cybernetic arm implant, would you voluntarily have one installed? That means sawing off a perfectly good limb, my friends, and not having some Sith...
Don't know what you're getting dad this Father's Day? Why not pick up the MoGo mouse for him if he's a frequent traveler who spends more time on the road than at the office (or even home)? Released more...
While North America might not yet see the proliferation of the Blu-ray format in most homes, Japan is definitely way ahead of the competition as a recent survey showed that Blu-ray recorders have overtook DVD/HDD recorders in April, with...
Teijin DuPont Films Japan Ltd has successfully developed a new film technology that projects images on a large transparent screen, enabling future vehicles to project navigation and safety information among others on the vehicle windshield. A specially formulated PET...
Pentax is announcing their Optio W60, a compact camera that is waterproof and dust resistant (thanks to its airtight seals). Obviously it also has imaging qualities like a 10 Megapixel resolution, 5X optical zoom, an anti-shake system
LG Display paraded a prototype at the SID 2008 event, where its 2.2" (160 x 120 resolution) and 15" (2,048 x 1,536 resolution) models featured reflectivity of 20%, with the ability to show different images on both the front...
So thin, in fact, that it is touted to be the thinnest of its kind in the world. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the folks at Sharp are at it again, this time round offering the thinnest auto-focus, 5-megapixel CMOS...
Fujifilm will be rolling out its 10 megapixel FinePix Z200fd sometime this August, so what can you expect from this little sleek number when it rolls out then? Ultra slim (19.8mm thick) styling with two-tone all metal body 5x...
Fujifilm recently announced its new FinePix A850 that brings the following specifications to the table :- 8.1 megapixels CCD sensor 3x optical zoom 2.5" LCD monitor Selectable sensitivity up to ISO 800 24MB internal memory 2x AA batteries required...
DeviceAnywhere finally brings remote access to Palm handsets through its Palm Virtual Developer Lab, offering a more efficient application development on Palm smartphones. This is said to "dramatically reduce the time and resources required to develop, test, monitor, and...
NZXT recently announced the availability of its Tempest Gaming Chassis that aims to up the ante when it comes to gaming armor, with prices starting from as low as $99 a pop. Features include :- Dual radiator ready: The...
Brando has yet another device for those who are always on-the-go, and this time it is the Tiny 2.4GHz Wireless Mouse that fights for your attention. Possibly one of the smallest 2.4GHz wireless mice in the world, this nifty...
Talk about a multi-purpose USB hub - this model not only offers you connectivity options for another four USB 2.0 devices, it also features a warmer/chiller plate that helps keep your favorite beverage hot/cold no matter what the temperature...
The privately released iPhone Software 2.0 Update features a bunch of new preferences as well as what is the beginning of geo-tagging support that integrates nicely into the magical cell phone's Camera application. Build 5A292g as it is also...
Samsung's SGH-F480, also known as the Touchwiz cell phone will be arriving in Europe shortly, and this will definitely add more competition to the touch screen smartphone market that has so far been dominated by the iPhone worldwide. Some...
May 21, 2008
Qualcomm is prepping itself to promote a new display technology known as reflective interferometric modulation (IMOD), but such a long name could get in the way of its popularity which is why Qualcomm has decided to go ahead and...
Guess the Asus Eee PC has yet another rival in the form of the Bestlink Alpha 400, bringing the following to the table :- 32-bit XBurst 400MHz processor 7" true color display at 800 x 480 resolution 128MB RAM...
The Planilum light emitting glass is truly a device of wonder, taking up to 6 years to develop by Saazs and Saint-Gobain Innovations. The driving force behind this idea is to replace lamps and dedicated lighting fixtures by integrated...
Klipsch claims to have introduced the smallest and lightest full-range in-ear headphones in Korea, dubbed the Image. What you get is a personalized fit with a precision-tuned acoustic experience without having a couple of large mushrooms sticking out from...
Whirlpool will be working with iGo in order to release a new refrigerator that features a power outlet at the top of the freezer door, enabling you to recharge your gizmos while keeping your food cold simultaneously. I guess...
Hisense has just released its T68 3G-enabled cell phone at the HITECH '08 convention, and it comes in a pretty ordinary candybar form factor that won't win any awards for its looks. Still, you get a touch screen display...
Lacoste will be turning 75 this year, and this famous sports brand aims to be around a whole lot more by revealing a future version of the game. As you can see from the image above, the player will...
Guess the Atom-powered Eee PC 901 won't only come in iPod white if this leaked image of a black Eee PC 901 is to be believed. I wonder whether it has any fundamental difference between the colors inside, or...
If you're a BlackBerry owner and wish to obtain a lifetime Garmin Mobile license, well there is no better time than now to obtain it. For a mere $99.99, owners of GPS-enabled BlackBerrys will be able to enjoy the...
I know that bras are supposed to be intimate wear, but they seem to be gaining prominence these days as technologically advanced clothing. The Beauty World Japan exhibition in Tokyo has managed to unveil the existence of an embedded...
Wavesat has rolled out its OdysseyTM 8500 chipset that features a unique flexible, multimode 4G architecture that enables WiMAX Wave2, WiFi, XG-PHS and seamless migration to future 4G technologies such as LTE. Some of the benefits on offer include...
While projectors have shrunk in size considerably over the years, they still aren't too portable in a sense despite being able to be lugged around with just one hand. Advancements in technology will soon see projectors get even more...
Guess the Sony Ericsson Z780 isn't the only handset from the cell phone manufacturer to receive an approval from the FCC, as the Sony Ericsson G702 has followed suit as well. This GSM/EDGE 850/1900 handset will come with :-...
I know that many of us want a cell phone that has a touch screen display as well as a svelte yet fashionable body, but this Super Phone concept is no people pleaser considering its size that is virtually...
SanDisk aims to make both fathers as well as fresh graduates happy by offering a range of its products that will cater to a rather geeky segment of the male population. Among them are the Sansa Fuze MP3 player,...
The Sony Ericsson Z780 has just been given the nod of approval from the FCC, which means this clamshell handset ought to be making its way to carriers in the immediate future. Images have revealed an AT&T logo on...
Klipsch certainly knows how to rock on (no pun intended) with the AWR-650-SM outdoor speaker. Shaped to look like a huge rock in order to blend in with the rest of your garden, you get a 6.5" dual-voice woofer...
Japanese designer Takumi Yoshida is definitely forward looking as he thinks that the future of social networks will lie in a concept device known as the Geotagger. This device enables real-time tagging of locations on a futuristic looking iPod...
Go green the next time you are out shopping with your girlfriends, thanks to designer Ennio Capasa's Solar Energy Purse which is a female version of those solar backpacks we have come to know and love. The built-in solar...
Sony's new HT-IS100 home theater system will come accompanied by five golf ball-sized speakers, but apparently speakers this size has been around for a fair bit of time already so there really isn't much new to see over here....
Guess there won't be an iPhone insurance from AT after all, considering there is a fair bit of fine print for one to go through before the deal becomes legit. This plan will be open to all customers who...
If you happen to have a virtually bottomless bank account, then the Lusso turntable is definitely a candidate that will scream for your money. With prices starting from $47,000 upwards, this turntable features a combination of black circular rings...
Enermax has just delivered one of the wackiest cooling pads ever to grace the market in the form of the Aeolus. While it features just a single fan, that is a monstrous 8.66" diameter fan that is more than...
AMD ATI Radeon's 4000 series of graphical processing units will run with Graphics Double Data Rate 5 (GDDR5) memory, making this the first commercial implementation of the technology. I guess ATI is dead serious in reclaiming the performance crown...
Emtec's gdium EM-PC mini laptop might be touted to be an Asus Eee PC competitor, but it surely has its own merits by not following the Eee PC's design, and has a much larger display (8.9" 1,024 x 600...
Word on the street has it that Canon is currently working hard on developing the EOS-1000D in order to go up against Nikon's low-end D40 line. Apparently this new model will function as the introductory factor for folks who...
Logitech has released its V450 Nano cordless laser mouse that is meant for notebook users, but then again I won't stop you if you prefer something smaller on your desktop. Features include Logitech’s exclusive Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver, featuring a USB...
Word has it that in 2009, all MacBooks shipped will come with an LED-backlit display. While this news has yet to receive confirmation, it does add up when you consider the fact that currently, Apple is already including LEDs...
Acer jumps into the hardcore gaming arena with its Aspire Predator gaming rig that features a mean looking design that will definitely invoke the feeling as though they were trying to emulate the Alienware brand, complete with the necessary...
I personally don't think that electronic papers will replace traditional papers anytime soon, but it cannot be denied that the print industry and old media are currently going through tough times with competition on the electronic front. Advances like...
Twitter isn't just a microblogging tool that has gained quite a cult following, but it is also able to be hacked in order to control virtually any electrical device in your home simply by sending text messages to your...
A recent survey showed that nearly 75% of passengers agreed that cell phone usage on airplanes ought to be restricted to silent features only, but I say take the pro-active approach and purchase a pair of noise-cancellation headphones and...
Rogers look hell bent on releasing the HTC Shift in Canada, and it will surely cost you a handsome $2,099.99 as a standalone device, with a slight reduction in price should you choose a month-to-month agreement, as well as...
Sony takes after Nintendo's footsteps by unveiling a new color for their PSP that is doing pretty well these days. This time round, you will be able to pick up a metallic blue edition, but it isn't available as...
Forget about turning on the TV if you want to find out just what kind of weather you'll be facing today - there is always the USB Wireless Weather Forecaster to let you know whether it is safe to...
Here's yet another peek at the Palm Treo 850 that definitely is easy on the eye. So far, further details are still as hard to come by as Elvis sightings, but at least we do know this puppy will...
Guess the Christian Dior handset is not all hot air, as it is set for an official announcement pretty soon. Manufactured by French designer phone specialist Modelabs, this designer handset will retail between $3,500 to $5,000, with the possibility...
Apparently Nokia researchers seem to have the privilege of playing around with an actual Nokia Aeon model in the labs, featuring a touch screen display, new types of casing graphics as well as various form factors that will see...
Forget the typical "ding dong" of a doorbell - the iChime allows you to play up to 50 pre-loaded songs and sounds of your desire, and these can be transferred via an iPod or a computer. I would say...
Retro-Tech has released the Coffee Table that adds a touch of tech glamor to your living room, boasting a touch screen display, a built-in Blu-ray drive, a HDTV connection, and the ability to navigate using a Microsoft wireless mouse...
Have you had enough of Resident Evil? Well, Tokyoflash has a watch that isn't too gory, but it plays on the same theme as the movie and video game franchise - infection. Having the same namesake, telling the time...
The Maxian E900 not only keeps you entertained with its wide range of media compatibility, but it is also a veritable tome of knowledge with a built-in dictionary. In addition, it comes with a storage space boost of 60GB....
If you want your eyes to go blind with bright colors when you type, no need to go so far and splurge on an Optimus keyboard from Art Lebedev. The Nishi-Ki keyboard will do just fine, saving you a...
I know that the SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 4GB was released a couple of years ago, but that doesn't mean one can't pick if off the shelves still. Granted, many people have already moved on to 8GB, 16GB and...
Mac users are no longer left out with Western Digital offering the My Passport Studio portable drive, as it now works just fine with Apple's Time Machine backup feature that is available on its Leopard operating system. Of course,...
May 20, 2008
At long last, T-Mobile has finally made available the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic from May 28th onwards, long after it was announced and released in other markets outside of the US. T-Mobile will be offering two pre-loaded songs with each...
qStarz has just introduced a spanking new device known as the Travel Recorder Solar Ultra Version, also known as the model number BT-Q1200 Ultra. It is able to hook up with your PDA (if you still use one of...
Awww, ain't this just an absolute cutie? Flickr pool member Fungus Amungus has some free time and technical know how on his hands, creating these chic speakers with Munny figures acting as enclosures. No idea on the audio quality...
The Moshi Zefyr Laptop Cooler is different from the rest as this one caters for MacBooks as well as the MacBook Air specifically. The company has taken the pains to study just which are the exact parts where Apple...
The Lodge Chair plays on the idea that you will be sitting on your sound, as it comes with an iPod built right into it - with subwoofer and volume controls built into the side table. Guess this does...
Chinese manufacturer Chuwi (must be a pretty hungry company) has plans to roll out a bunch of touch screen portable media players that might see a revolution where both touch screen displays and players are concerned. Chuwi's solution involves...
So it has finally happened, the way miniUSB cables made an appearance after their big brother USB proliferates virtually every aspect of gadgetry. Elecom recently released its DH-HD13AM Mini HDMI High-Speed cable that supports 1080p signals, ranging from 24-...
SID 2008 is the platform where E-Ink Corporation decided to demonstrate its new displays with fast screen response and flexibility, along with a spanking new controller co-developed with Epson that is capable animations, fast menus, typing, tablet screen sizes...
Here's a look at the Atom V from MWg. I must say that it looks extremely minimalist, but despite that it packs in a fair bit of high end features such as 3G connectivity (HSDPA up to 3.6Mbps) and...
AT&T is playing a game of flip-flops with customers, going back on its decision of limiting each customer to just one iPhone within a day by increasing that limit to three handsets instead. This came about after AT&T discovered...
T-Mobile is prepping itself to release 16 cell phones between June 16th and August 1st, or at least that's what murmurings on the ground show us. Some of the upcoming devices include :- Nokia 5310 Nokia 5610 Shadow II...
Philips has a couple of new handsets that will be heading out in Europe as well as Asia - the Philips 198 and Philips 199. Both won't be high-end gizmos, but instead cater to the entry-level category. The 198...
Friendster, the 8th largest website in the world as well as the top social network in Asia will soon make available this fun site to more than 1 billion Internet-ready cell phone users around the world via its mobile...
Nokia did file a patent back in 2006 that deals with a new user interface which relies on an interactive touch screen keypad. This patent application sees a cell phone with dual displays, where the bottom will feature capacitative...
The CECT watch phone might come with a 1.3" TFT touch screen display, but it also boasts a dedicated numeric keypad built on its strap, doing away with the hassle of using a stylus (or your fingernail) to tap...
Soon, AT&T's LaptopConnect mobile broadband subscribers will be able to gain access to its Wi-Fi Home package of U.S. hotspots for free, which means they will be able to surf without forking out an additional cent at approximately 17,000...
Folks at Israel's Fisher Institute for Air and Space Strategic Studies are currently working on the first unpiloted battlefield resupply and evacuation aircraft in the world known as MedUAV. It bears a design that harks back to 1960s science...
LG Display and Universal Display recently teamed up to unveil a new prototype of a flexible AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display, bringing brighter colors complete with better saturation and gamut that will definitely put any current generation...
If you were a thief, would you actually break into a home where the people are still awake, or have already gone to bed? I'd definitely settle for the latter, and this is why the FakeTV could actually fool...
Hitachi has a brand new Blu-ray burner known as the DZ-WR90, and this one does away with the need for a computer as it is able to create instant Blu-ray home movies simply by plugging a camcorder into it....
Strange to hear that the Nintendo DS and Xbox 360 are on talking terms, considering they're both from rival companies. Sounds almost like blasphemy, but it isn't impossible. Rare is currently toying with the idea of having the Xbox...
Kensington's sd200v notebook docking station has been given a new beta software that enables it to support a variety of MacBooks, extending the machine's capabilities by featuring an external VGA display connection, keyboard, mouse and up to five USB...
N-trig, the folks who brought DuoSense technology to the world, has just announced that this technology has been updated, featuring full multi-touch capabilities designed for large format displays. Capable of working on displays up to 22" in size, it...
Mimoco has decided to up the storage capacity of their range of Mimobot USB flash drives, hitting a maximum of 8GB. This new capacity will be made available to every Mimobot design available, so collectors can start to weep...
The good people at Art Lebedev are working on a new keyboard which carries the Optimus name, and this time it will be much smaller as shown above, with the codename Popularis. You won't find any OLED keys on...
Garmin and OQO have come together to offer the OQO 02 with a Garmin GPS unit working together, ensuring you don't have to worry about losing your way ever again. This bundle comprises of Garmin Mobile PC adapter, RAM...
ESPN has some pretty high claims here, calling their new hardware The Ultimate Remote. It features Wi-Fi connectivity to complement advanced home theater control as well as one-touch real-time access to sports, standings, team information and news, so are...
Guess the folks at Flip aren't too happy that Creative's recently released Vado has outgunned their product in virtually every department, and hence they will be releasing their counter product - the Mino. This highly portable digital video camera...
SanDisk, purveyor of flash memory products, has just rolled out its Mobile Ultra lines of memory cards. Both the microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro cards were specially designed for high-speed transfers, making the perfect candidates for multimedia handsets, portable...
Since the XO laptop from OLPC is pretty successful, it makes perfect sense to come up with a second generation device dubbed the XO 2.0. This model will be much smaller compared to its predecessor, and features a foldable...
Logitech has just rolled out its Pure-Fi Mobile speaker system that allows you to enjoy music on-the-go, and will target those who rely on their Bluetooth-enabled cell phones as the device of choice when it comes to portable music....
Social networking is not just for the young, as the Jive system here aims to introduce older folks to the wonders of social networking by relying on a hardware-based social networking device. Of course, you'll still need a router...
I guess Nintendo must be running some kind of secret paint factory somewhere, as they seem to splash their products in a wide range of colors. Strangely enough, folks who already have a DS Lite won't mind forking out...
The Netflix Player has just been released, and it comes in an extremely tiny form factor that is roughly the equivalent of five CD cases stacked together, allowing you to enjoy movies as well as TV shows (via Netflix's...
Spruce up your home or office with the Streamline Mushroom Ambiance Lamp that looks as though it was plucked out from some fantasy world or video game. I suppose Mario has one of these in his bedroom, and it...
Koreans are blessed yet again as they receive the P10 portable media player from iRiver with open arms, boasting the following (drool-worthy) specifications :- 4.3" LCD display at 800 x 480 resolution 32GB internal memory DMB support Supports PDF,...
While we've seen that there are still some miles left in an old NES controller, it makes perfect sense not to leave out the much younger (relatively speaking) PS2 controller. This Midiator kit will turn an ordinary PS2 controller...
Why not breathe some extra life into your old NES controller? This DIY project allows you to cram in the Apple Remote into an NES controller, resulting in the Apple NESRemote. I guess if you have an ageing Apple...
The Look@Me keyboard concept you see here isn't meant for typing page after page of office documents, but functions as the perfect add on for those who tend to do more instant messaging than they should. No idea how...
Idemitsu and Sony both managed to work together in achieving a 28.5% internal quantum efficiency (IQE) in deep blue fluorescent OLED devices, making this effort the world’s highest level of luminous efficiency for such technology. This is made possible...
iRiver has slipped in the D5 multimedia e-dictionary quietly without any fanfare, bringing an electronic tome in a clamshell form factor that comes in two memory capacities - 2GB and 4GB, which will retail for $299.99 and $349.99, respectively....
May 19, 2008
Sony has just made available its Rolly portable audio player in the US, slapping a price tag of $400 on it in the process. This definitely puts it away from the impulse purchase category, but I think it will...
I'm not too sure how discreet you can be by having a video camera embedded within a remote controlled car, but this definitely is the wrong choice of gadgets to use if you want to secretly film a tryst...
Turn on the bling with Medion's GoPal E3215 Glamour Edition. This portable navigation device comes in a purse-friendly pearlescent pink design, along with the following features :- 3.5" full color TFT touch screen display Pre-loaded maps of Western Europe...
All sound cards require some sort of drivers to function, right? Wrong! You can actually build your own sound card from scratch, although it won't on par (far from it) compared to those magical Sound Blasters. At its heart...
Averatec is going to push its all-in-one single body computer that features a smaller keyboard and all the relevant peripherals needed to get you started on your computing adventure, with a slim monitor housing to boot. Features include :-...
The C4OPS Combat Headset from Silnyx Communications claims to be the one and only (to date) combat headset system that offers GPS and force tracking abilities to the dismounted soldier, helping them navigate to the target through voice prompt...