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May 16, 2008

Haptic Display with Touch Panel Function

Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK) recently unveiled its success at developing a haptic display with a touch panel function. Information is shown to users by forming both characters and images on the display using protrusions and recesses made by minute...

Echolocation Hat for the Blind

Check out this interesting invention - an echolocation hat that is meant for blind folks or those who have extremely poor vision. It uses the theory of echolocation (bats navigate their way around with this principle as well) that...

SpongeBob Digital Thermometer

There is just something about SpongeBob SquarePants that freaks me out, and this one definitely takes the cake. The Musical SpongeBob Digital Thermometer takes a mere nine seconds in order to get an accurate readout, featuring a large night...

iDial iPhone Retro

So the iPhone's touch interface has helped propel it to the top of many people's wish lists, in addition to its stunning looks and overall hype despite the glaring lack of 3G connectivity, but what happens when you want...

Reebok NXT Speaker Backpack

Reebok's NXT Speaker Backpack not only allows you to carry all your books and laptop in relative comfort, it even comes with an integrated stereo sound system for you to share your tunes with Joe public. Powered by a...

USB 4-Port Data Switch

One of the most convenient and easiest methods to "network" your devices would be to pick up the USB 4-Port Data Switch - it allows you to change to the particular machine you want at a single push of...

Berg Moov Kit

The Berg Moov Kit is one great toy to purchase if you think that your child has engineering skills that needs to be awakened, as it not only allows you to build just one vehicle but four - a...

LG Bikini Released

LG rolled out its Bikini touch screen phone in Korea, featuring the special InteractPad not found on other handsets. The InteractPad does away with physical navigation keys, using context-specific virtual keys instead that will change according to the task...

BrickGun Glock 17

Guns don't kill people, people with guns do. The BrickGun Glock 17 is built to a 1:1 scale and fits your hand just like the real thing. It looks very much like a LEGO-built replica, featuring many details of...

Nexcopy USB200PC USB Duplicator

With flash memory getting dirt cheap these days, I wonder whether the day will come where software is released on USB flash drives instead of DVDs and CDs. Nexcopy is certainly taking that view with its new USB200PC USB...

iFeelU Body-Sonic EX2 Earphones

iFeelU of Korea has released a pair of "body-sonic" earphones known as the EX2, and these feature built-in rumble motors that supposedly recreate a home theater environment in your ears. I think it is bad enough my ears suffer...

Cool 920 Dual Sim Phone

Check out the Cool 920 dual SIM phone - this one features a display that resembles one of the other LG handsets that have a flip display, giving you a horizontal point of view without having to turn the...

Treo and iPhone Meet

RKS Design has come up with the Mimique design - I suppose this is what the bastard child of a Treo and iPhone would look like, although it must have mated with a really old Treo considering the large...


OLPC XO to ship with Windows

Microsoft has allowed its Windows XP operating system to ship as an option in the $100 OLPC XO laptop, and this will happen sometime in August or September. Perhaps Windows XP might even replace the current Sugar front-end that...

Asus Adds Goodies to Eee PC 901

The Eee PC 901 which will be released this June won't just come with a larger display, as Asus clearly plans on throwing in more value for your money by adding a Bluetooth module for greater connectivity, metal alloy...

Sony releases Limited Edition A350

Sony has just unveiled its new limited edition A350 DSLR in Japan which will cause approximately 850 clams' worth of damage to your wallet. It comes in a rather fetching champagne color, but other than the exterior cosmetic change,...

Samsung 12.1-inch AMOLED Laptop Concept

Forget about LCD displays - those will be phased out in the future once AMOLED technology takes over as the mainstream player. Samsung has just demonstrated its 12.1" AMOLED laptop concept that features a keyboard which sports similar keys...

Samsung SGH-i900 Sneak Peek

The Samsung SGH-i900 touts itself to be a full touch screen Windows Mobile smartphone from Samsung, and here's a collage of images that will put to rest all doubts as to the authenticity of the device. Some of the...

May 15, 2008

Mobile WiMAX Technology Ready for Commercial Service

Samsung and Sprint have declared that mobile WiMAX technology is ready to rock and roll where commercial service is concerned. While it is very close to commercialization, it remains to be seen whether the touted standards of performance will...

Gun Metal MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware

Metal Gear Solid 4 is definitely going to rock, and Sony executives can look forward to higher sales figures for their PS3 consoles with the game's release. They also won't let go of this marketing opportunity by releasing details...

OWC Shipping Mercury On-the-Go HDDs

OWC has begun to ship a new range of OWC Mercury On-the-Go external hard drives, and these are compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms, working just fine with Mac OS X Leopard's Time Machine. These new drives will...

Philips Quits PDP Business

Philips will most likely bid the PDP TV market adieu next year, and will not have any plans to develop new PDP TVs from the end of this year onwards. I suppose Philips will be concentrating on the LCD...

Ringshot for some Juvenile Fun

The Ringshot is a change from your regular slingshots, as this one is worn on your hand with a durable rubber band attached to the metal piece. It won't be easy to miss your target now, unless the "bullets"...

Palm Treo 800w Sneak Peek

Here's an image of the finished Treo 800w that ought to be coming out pretty soon. Some of the rumored specifications include :- Windows Mobile 6.1 400MHz processor 128MB RAM 256MB flash memory GPS navigation Wi-Fi connectivity EVDO Rev....

Sprint reveals Novatel 3G Modem

Sprint will be releasing a Novatel 3G modem in the near future that will support the MacBook Air's USB port - at least that's the word that is currently going around. Apparently the US carrier will be launching the...

Chronoswiss Wristmaster

I think the first glance at the Chronoswiss Wristmaster will probably result in you thinking that this is a parallel Nintendo Wii of sorts. Remember Wii jokes that involved two GameCubes being duct-taped together? Well, I guess the same...

Radioraft Waterproof iPod Dock

The Radioraft is perfect for those who have a pool in their homes - after all, this waterproof iPod speaker dock comes with full 360-degree directional audio thanks to five built-in speakers, pumping out a grand total of 400...

Bluetooth Cassette Adapter

This device just catches my fancy - the Bluetooth Cassette Adapter. Meant for those who still drive in cars with a cassette deck in there, it enables one to connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth-enabled devices like a mobile headset,...

Mtron PRO 7500 Series SSD

Mtron successfully completed its PRO 7500 Series SSD that will be launched later this June, supporting SATA II interface while boasting a maximum read speed of 130Mb/s and a write speed of 120MB/s, making it the fastest SSD in...

Mitsubishi XD211U Projector

Mitsubishi has recently rolled out its XD211U projector that brings the following specifications to the corporate board room :- XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution DLP technology DDP 2230 DMD chip with BrilliantColor 2,200 lumens brightness Long lasting lamp of...

Mini Megaphone

Cheer on your favorite sports team with the Mini Megaphone. Sounds like an oxymoron, I know, but at least you don't have to shout yourself hoarse whenever you see Roger Federer toying with his opponent on the Center Court....

DIY Solar Synthesizer

I guess there are just way too many uses for solar power, and here's another to tickle your fancy. This DIY Solar Synthesizer can be worn around the wrist, allowing you to express yourself musically whenever the fancy strikes...

Gen H-4 Personal Helicopter

Gennai Yanagisawa, inventor of the GEN H-4 personal helicopter, will be taking flight in Italy in order to pay homage to the birthplace of da Vinci - the man who came up with the helicopter idea a few hundred...

Solar Roof for the Prius

The Prius is already one green vehicle, and here's another way to make it even more so with the SEV Solar Roof Module. Fitting snugly onto a stock Toyota Prius roofline, it offers 215 watts of energy that helps...

INBED Virtual Girlfriend

There is a social stigma that geeks can't get chicks at all, or they have all the hottest ladies in tow - there is no middle ground. Drew Burrows has developed INBED - an infrared sensitive light projected virtual...

Western Digital My DVR Expander USB Edition

Western Digital just released its My DVR Expander External Hard Drive USB Edition that is compatible with DISH Network ViP-series HD DVRs, offering a 500GB capacity that is able to hold up to 60 hours of High Definition programming...

Mobile Projectors in Cell Phones

Texas Instruments have confirmed that cell phones with mobile projectors within will be released later this year, and apparently there is a belief that such handsets will be as popular as camera phones today within five to ten years...

Motorola RAZR2 V9 Pink Silver

Motorola has released its RAZR2 V9 Pink Silver in Korea, obviously targeting the female demographic although Lim Joung Ah, Marketing Director of Motorola Korea claims otherwise that is was released to "appeal to the confident young generation". This will...

iKey Rugged Membrane Keyboards

iKey has just expanded its industrial keyboard product line with a new range of membrane keyboards. These are specially built to withstand even the harshest of environments, making me sure that even the devil has one in his abode....

iPod Lamps

iPods are everywhere - you cannot deny that fact. The iPod accessory market is also a profitable one, as evident by tons of speaker docks to suit every taste and fancy. The iPod Lamp you see here offers something...

Stardust furniture has LEDs Inside

The Stardust furniture line from Meritalia of Italy is definitely worth checking out, especially when you want to impress folks at a party. Low-voltage LEDs have been included in its range of sofas, pillows, armchairs and footstools, providing just...

Solar Briefcase

Everyone packs their clothes whenever they go for a holiday, but the next time you decide to head for a beachside retreat, why not bring the Solar Briefcase along with you? Inside you will find a pair of solar...

CradlePoint CTR500 Travel Router

CradlePoint has rolled out their new CTR500 Travel Router which features the following :- External Wi-Fi antenna WPA2 and other security methods VPN pass-through Compatible with certain ExpressCard modemsThis plug-and-play solution requires no software or setup configurations before your...

Fujitsu E-paper Paraded

Fujistu hopes to let the e-paper revolution catch on in the near future by parading its own 8" and 12" e-paper models at the Fujitsu Forum 2008 in Japan. Depending on the size, the e-paper is no lightweight sheet...

Digital Cowboy DC-MC25U2

The Digital Cowboy DC-MC25U2 is a new 2.5" hard drive media player kit that has just been released in Japan, and it will come with the following features for your entertainment :- 2.5" SATA hard drive enclosure Cradle with...

Upek Eikon To Go RSA Key

Upek has a new RSA key known as the Eikon To Go, and this one comes with a built-in fingerprint reader for a higher level of security. Looks pretty cool considering how you must slide open its body to...

DIY Portable Wikipedia

Fancy carrying the entire Wikipedia around with you without the need to remain connected at all times? This DIY portable Wikipedia unit is definitely something worth looking into. This Instructable will set out how to construct what I believe...

Sharp Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

Sharp has developed a prototype direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) which supposedly outputs more power for its size when compared to others that are currently available today. This news is pretty interesting and ought to make DMFC manufacturers sit...

No Atom-based Apple Tablet

Guess there won't be an Intel Atom-based Apple tablet after all, as Intel spokesman Mike Cato stating that German chief Hannes Schwaderer's comments were taken out of context. According to Cato, Intel has faith that the iPhone is representative...

Easy Mobile Calling Phone

Easy Mobile Calling, also known as EMC, is a concept phone by Matthias Pinkert. Meant to be a no-frills handset, it sounds as though retirees as well as baby boomers will welcome this phone instead of newer handsets released...

Orange Micro Crush Mini Amp

Talk about miniaturization - the Orange Micro Crush Mini Amp is certainly one appealing gadget, being a tiny, battery-powered guitar amp that doubles up as a speaker as well. Unfortunately, the sound output is nothing much to shout about...

Samsung F400 Announced

Samsung has just launched its new F400 dual slider music cell phone that specially targets music lovers. Some of the features include :- ICEpower technology for superior audio Stereo speaker 3 megapixel camera with autofocus microSD memory card slot...

Acer Ships Gemstone Blue in US

The Aspire Gemstone Blue notebooks from Acer are starting to ship in the US via authorized resellers and selected retailers. Acer certainly took their time, considering how these notebooks were unveiled back in March this year. The Gemstone Blue...

May 14, 2008

iMON HD Mobile Media Center

Amex Digital rolled out its new portable media center known as the iMON HD Mobile. This device functions as an IR receiver and VFD display gizmo, allowing you to obtain nuggets of information from your computer such as Graphical...

New Aliph Jawbone is Official

The Jawbone 2 which we looked at earlier will still retain the Jawbone namesake, as that is how Aliph wants to name this new iteration without introducing numbers behind that could potentially swell to the equivalent of SuperBowl figures...

Ubana uCan Wearable MP3 Player

The uCan MP3 player from Ubana is yet another waterproof device to hit the market, giving swimmers (synchronized or otherwise) an additional method to relax while they're busy cutting through the waves. It comes with 1GB of storage space...

NEC VersaPro VE Notebook

What makes the NEC VersaPro VE notebook special from the rest in the market? Apparently, it comes with an "Eco Button" that supposedly decreases energy consumption by up to 20%. This is amde possible by reducing the processor speed...

EchoStar announces SlingModem

EchoStar's SlingModem doesn't look that far off from a commercial release, after experiencing a soft launch at CES 2008 earlier this year. This device is a cable modem that boasts integrated Slingbox features. It won't be available at retail...

OCZ DIY Gaming Notebook

Just when I thought that DIY computers meant building a system from scratch, along comes OCZ to up the ante by offering DIY notebooks. Yes, customized desktops are no longer in a league of their own as their notebook...

Microsoft Surface Upgraded to TouchWall

Guess Microsoft isn't content with its Surface multitouch computing system and have decided to introduce a vertically-oriented upgrade known as the TouchWall. According to Microsoft's Research and Office Labs department, a prototype for such technology is under development and...

Christian Dior has own Phone

Strange how Christian Dior places some Swarovski crystals on a flip phone and calls it its own. I suppose those enamoured with the brand will definitely have nothing but praises for it, but I personally find this to be...

Sony Ericsson W350 Walkman Phone

Sony Ericsson's new W350 Walkman phone takes on a unique flip design pretty much like the LG KM380, and chances are both of them will go head to head against one another on the market. Some of the more...

LG KM380 takes Half-Clamshell Approach

The LG KM380 handset doesn't fully subscribe to the clamshell form factor, preferring instead to take the halfway route just like how some Ericsson handsets of yore did. You will be able to enjoy the following with the LG...

FCC Approves i-mate Ultimate 8502

The FCC has just approved i-mate's Ultimate 8502 smartphone, which means you can start checking on your bank balance as to whether there is enough in there to warrant a purchase when the device is released sometime in the...

Sprint Mogul WM 6.1 ROM Leaked

Owners of the Sprint Mogul (aka HTC Titan), rejoice! Word has it that a leaked version of the Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM is now available, albeit in a beta build. Install this update at your own risk, and I...

Philips Xenium X800 e2e Official

Philips has just launched its Xenium X800 e2e touch screen phone officially, and along the way let down a fair bit of people considering the design held quite a lot of promise. Apparently, it doesn't even support EDGE, so...

Samsung P3 has Haptic

The Samsung P3 will be released with haptic feedback, offering you more than what you expect from traditional touch screen devices. Chances are this portable media player will go up head to head against the iPod touch, but judging...

Asus P560 PDA Phone

Asus has yet another PDA phone to further expand the choices that consumers have, this time with the P560. This Windows Mobile 6.1-powered handset will come with the following specifications :- A-GPS compatible SiRF Star III receiver 2.8? TFT...

VIA Pico ITX Mobo Gets Smaller

Just when you thought that VIA's small Pico ITX motherboards could not get any smaller, they apparently dropped the huge CPU fan in favor of new fanless models. These new motherboards make it easier for you to fit a...

MGS4 Headset Shot

Folks who can't wait for Metal Gear Solid 4 to come out on the PS3 can at least get their hands on the MGS4 Bluetooth headset. The MGS4 Headset is a standard Bluetooth 2.0 hands-free device, which means it...

Atom-based iPhone A Possibility

Intel Germany CEO Hannes Schwaderer just confirmed that we will see an Intel Atom-powered iPhone in the future. Apparently, this new model will have a larger display, and could possibly do justice to rumors that mention a mini-tablet Apple...

Blooming Bidet is Remote-Controlled

Most, if not all toilets in Japan have built-in bidets, but how many of those you know are equipped with a remote control? Blooming Bidet has that added touch of elegance, allowing you to wield full control over the...

Philips Xenium X-Connect Update

Here are more details on the upcoming Philips Xenium X-Connect. The 3" display, has not yet been confirmed to be touch sensitive unlike what we reported the other day, but I would say in the vein of things these...

Xbox 360 Update Brings Changes

The latest Xbox 360 update will see a fair amount of changes as well as additions, including "Support for titles to store installation data on Storage Device for faster loading." In addition, the Dashboard will also see the inclusion...

One For All Energy Saver Remote

One For All's new Energy Saver universal remote control claims to make the world a greener place, as all it takes to turn off your entire range of A/V equipment would be to press a single button. Just insert...

Coolkii launches StarKii

Coolkii has released its new range of USB flash drives that feature Swarovski Strass crystals all over - known as the StarKii. Unfortunately, the capacity isn't much to shout about with a maximum of 2GB. These will be available...

Digital Canvas stuffs PCs into TVs

Digital Canvas will be outfitting 34", 43" and 52" flat panel TVs with typical PC components such as :- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz processor 120GB hard drive 2GB DDR2 RAM Wi-Fi connectivity 1,920 x 1,080 resolution panelThese aren't...

Atari Family Trainer

Are fitness games mere fads that companies are trying to capitalize on these days? Apparently so, as Atari will be releasing a new Wii game known as Family Trainer. Just like Wii Fit, this title aims to encourage users...

Asus Eee PC 901 Coming

While the Asus Eee PC 900 was just released not too long ago, apparently the Taiwanese manufacturer isn't resting on its laurels, coming up with the Eee PC 901. Nothing much is different from the 900, but apparently Asus...

Raon Digital Everun S32S

The Raon Digital Everun S32S is one feature packed UMPC, although I think it could do with double the RAM amount. Geode LX900 528MHz processor 512MB RAM 4.8" display 32GB SSD Built-in SayDic dictionary Text-to-speech functionalityAvailable in Korea currently,...

Aliph Jawbone 2 Peek

Aliph's Jawbone Bluetooth headset is certainly a success since it was released, receiving plenty of bouquets from its users. Well, in the name of progress, I bring to you a shot of the upcoming Jawbone 2 which will retail...

AUO Ultra Slim LCD TV

AUO has harnessed advanced thermal and optical technologies to develop ultra-slim 42” TFT LCDs with LED technology. This new LED TV is extremely slim, measuring less than 10mm which translates to a whopping 44% reduction in weight. The highly...

Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Xi2550

Fujitsu Siemens' new notebook is the Amilo Xi2550 that claims to "present entertainment without constraint". Inside, you'll find the following specifications to back up such a claim. Intel Core 2 Duo processor up to T9300 Up to 4GB RAM...

Panasonic Strada CN-HX1000D and CN-HW1000D

Panasonic has launched their Strada CN-HX1000D and CN-HW1000D in-car navigation systems for the Japan market, and both of them are basically the same units save for the different sizes. What makes this in-car unit different from all the rest...

AOpen MMO-310 Mouse

Apparently, AOpen claims that its MMO-310 mouse comes with excellent ergonomics design. While the proof is in the pudding, this looks dead set to be a right handed mouse, leaving us lefties out in the dark yet again. A...

LG Circular Shaped LCD Display

While LG's achievement isn't coming out with the first round LCD display in the world, their new 6" elliptical and 1.4" circular-shaped LCDs can lay claim to being the largest of their respective kinds in the world. You get...

Nury Tech THP2 Personal Training System

The folks at Nury Tech of Korea will probably laugh at the Wii Fit with disdain, thinking that it is child's play. Actually, they are right, when comparing it to the THP2 Personal Training System. This much more complicated...

Totem Acoustics The One

Totem Acoustics from Canada is celebrating its 20th anniversary by releasing a special edition loudspeaker known as The One, paying homage to The Model One speaker that got the ball rolling. Interestingly enough, that was the only speaker produced...

MobileSTOR MS2UT+ Series

If you happen to store more than just standard Torrents on your home PC setup, perhaps it is time to think of a RAID solution, especially when you have a few other PC and notebooks networked. The MobileSTOR MS2UT+...

Asus to Make Splashtop Standard

Asus has plans to "proliferate Splashtop across the entire motherboard product portfolio, starting with more than 1 million motherboards per month" - this move will first be realized on four new motherboard models from the soon-to-come P5Q series. What...

Dash opens Platform to 3rd Party Devs

Dash will be announcing that it is opening its platform to 3rd party developers in the near future, enabling additional customization as well as consumer applications to be added to Dash Express through MyDash. This allows folks to obtain...

EXO-Wing Jet Backpack

EXO-Wing could very well hold the distinction of being the smallest human-piloted jet in the world. There isn't any winged aircraft to climb into, as you wear the EXO-Wing jet backpack instead. The EXO-Wing comprises of a twin micro-turbine-powered...

VoodooBuddy Gets Update

Apparently in this day and age where technology rules supreme, there are still some folks who prefer to rely on good old voodoo magic to take revenge instead of backstabbing one through e-mail and forums. The VoodooBuddy brings voodoo...

Slim Xbox 360 Not Coming After All

Those who were excited about news of a redesigned Xbox 360 are bound to be disappointed as a Microsoft representative specially stated, "while we don't normally comment on rumours like this, we can tell you that we have no...

B&O BeoLab 10 TV Speakers

Bang & Olufsen has revealed that it will be rolling out a new TV under-screen speaker known as the BeoLab 10. This center speaker was specially concocted to function with the BeoVision 4 HDTV. As with any other B&O...

Rear View GPS Mirror

Shenzhen MCD Electronics has rolled out a yet unnamed rear view mirror that does more than just show how fast the Ferrari behind is bearing down on your beat up Ford. Features include :- GPS navigation system SD/MMC memory...

Truimph International Solar Brasserie

Truimph International has just launched its Solar Brasserie, but this won't go on sale anytime soon. I suppose it was produced just to make a point (or two, pardon the pun) that it is possible to harness solar energy...

Klini Sound Wave Chair

Just when you thought that you've arrived with a new La-z-Boy chair in your living room, along comes the Klini Sound Wave chair. This special recliner uses sound, vibration as well as guided imagery to invoke a rapid, effortless...

Mosquito Proof Jacket

Don't you just hate those pesky mosquitoes when they seem to appear out of nowhere, especially during the summer? Napapijiri knows all about your aversion in getting bitten by mosquitoes and have developed this so-called Mosquitor Proof Jacket. Apparently...

Ad Notam Mirror Image

Ad Notam's Ultimate Rotation line of mirror TVs bring you 270 degrees of rotation, slick glass surfaces on both the front and back panels as well as Ad Notam LCD Active Matrix technology. Don't worry about keeping the house...

May 13, 2008

Samsung Develops Blue Phase Technology

Samsung holds the honor for developing the first "Blue Phase" LCD panel in the world, and this new panel claims to offer more natural moving images with an unprecedented image-driving speed of 240 Hertz (Hz). For folks who are...

Digital Pinball on Wooden Table

Don't you just love it when the old meets the new? Case in point - Daniel Soltis's Moving Parts project which is a "two-player hybrid physical/video pinball game that uses variations in game rules to elicit different social interactions...

iSonic Snapbox X25 Limited Edition

Not only is it bad enough that iSonic has decided to clone the 2nd generation iPod nano in many ways (design-wise) with its Snapbox X25, they have the audacity to release a Limited Edition that consists of nothing but...

Creative MuVo T200 gets 4GB Bump

The Creative MuVo T200 has received a memory upgrade, doubling to 4GB from its previous 2GB. Other than the extra storage space, everything else within remains the same as seen below. 128 x 32 pixel 65k color display 9...

Gizmondo To Launch After All

The Gizmondo must surely be one of the most problematic handheld consoles ever to be made, missing their original May launch date only to provide everyone with a late 2008 launch instead. I suppose the extra time has something...

Visionware Hi-Wirez HDMI Cable

Visionware has released its powered HDMI cord known as Hi-Wirez HDMI cable. This cable claims to minimize signal, and boasts the following :- It has a proprietary silicone core technology enhancing fidelity between source and display. Each connector has...

Astak Mentor

Astek has rolled out its Mentor, a Windows CE 5.0-bsaed e-reader that comes with a 6" E-Ink touch screen display which features four gray scale shades at 800 x 600 resolution. Other features consist of :- Samsung S3C2443 400MHz...

Internet TV heads for Cars Now

Just when you thought the car was safe from the long tentacles of TV, USTelematics throws a spanner in the works by delivering IPTV to its Voyager in-car entertainment systems, allowing drivers and passengers alike to continue their couch...

AT&T 3G Network FTW!

Tests have shown that AT&T's 3G network has pummeled both Verizon and Sprint's competing networks, according to ComputerWorld. To gauge the speed and reliability of these three wireless data networks, I used my ThinkPad X300 to collect nearly 500...

m-Jays Earpiece for iPhone

Jays from Sweden has rolled out its m-Jays Music Adapter that was developed specifically for the Apple iPhone. This 3.5mm mini-plug works just right with the iPhone's recessed headphone port at one end, while virtually all standard headphones with...

New Sony Xplod in-car CD Receivers

Sony introduces two new Xplod in-car CD receivers - namely the CDX-GT920U and CDX-GT620U. Both of them will feature :- USB ports Sony’s Quick BrowZer technology Fold-down, removable face-plates Front mounted mini-jacks Support for MP3, non-DRM AAC and non-DRM...

Ericsson, Dell hook up on HSPA

Ericsson and Dell will be working together to make sure globe trotters can remain connected on Dell's next-generation laptops, thanks to support for seamless roaming via tri-band HSPA mobile broadband networks. Dell laptops with integrated HSPA mobile broadband modules...

MSI Wind Priced for US Market

MSI has released its pricing details for the Wind ultra portable laptop. As it will be going up against the Eee PC 900 12G (Linux) model, MSI has shrewdly placed a $399 price tag on their Wind model that...

Sega Dreamcast goes Portable

The Sega Dreamcast is one of the more memorable, although ill-fated consoles to be released. Although it had a pretty short lifespan, the legacy is upheld by legions of fans worldwide, and one of them has gone so far...

Sharp LCD TVs have Web Browser

Sharp has a couple of new LCD TVs available for the masses, and these are slightly different as they pack in a Web browser. Yes folks, the 46" TL-M4600 and 52" TL-M5200 will feature full HD resolution and will...

Details on Guitar Hero IV

There are more details filtering out for Guitar Hero IV, and this time round Activision's hot selling franchise will follow Rock Band more closely by offering a slew of new instruments such as a bass, microphone and six-piece drumset...

LG Halts Hybrid Player Production

LG has seen the light and will cease production of its HD DVD/Blu-ray combo player when fall comes around, following Samsung's footsteps in producing only Blu-ray players. Well, I guess folks who have jumped on the HD DVD bandwagon...

High-pressure Tooth Spray

Most folks clean their cars with high-pressure hoses, and this idea might soon extend to cleaning your teeth in the near future. Philips has come up with a spray head that has a couple of probes projecting out in...

BakVac Concept

All hail fuel cell - it is advancements like that that will make concepts such as the BakVac possible, but not anytime soon though. Instead of dragging around a vacuum cleaner with the very clear and present dangers of...

Ringbo Rideable Robot

So, your little toddler has virtually every toy he/she needs? Well, just in case you think that there isn't anything left to buy, along pops the Ringo rideable robot. This tiny positronic mount can be controlled through a pair...

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Introduced

Microsoft just announced its new LifeCam VX-5000 webcam that ought to see action in June. With integrated webcams making an appearance more commonly in laptops and LCD monitors these days, it makes me wonder whether the standalone webcam market...

Creative Vado Out and Available

The Creative Vado is finally out, and you will be able to pick it up for a mere $99.99. Perfect for beginners who want to get a feel of making home movies before they move on to something more...

Canon CP760 Introduced

Canon has just rolled out the simpler CP760, as we have covered the CP770 previously. This printer targets the home more than heavy duty usage at the office, offers a 2.5" preview LCD display while outputting 300 DPI images....

Dimplex Outdoor Electric Fireplace

An electric fireplace sounds like the smoke-free solution to have inside your home, but what happens when you want to chill with your mates on the patio during the winter instead? There is always the outdoor electric fireplace from...

Xbox 360 Redesign Rumor

Word on the street has it that fall 2009 will see the Xbox 360 being redesigned on the hardware front, pretty much like how Sony sent their original PS2 to the fathouse only to unveil the easily overheated slim...

Nokia 2012 Concept Designs

Nokia's main design contractor, Provoke Design must own a time machine of sorts (or a really wild imagination) in order to come up with concepts that might roll out come 2012. These new concepts are currently being paraded in...

Alienware Goes Low Cost

Strangely enough, Alienware, being a brand name that is often associated with expensive gaming rigs, will be introducing a low-cost game PC within the fortnight. It will retail for $1,699 upwards, featuring :- Quad-core 9550 Phenom X4 2.2GHz processor...

Cybook Gen3 New Edition

It is the law of the jungle - the survival of the fittest. The same applies to the world of gizmos as well, and an e-book reader released some time ago will definitely fail miserably when stacked up against...

Intel MID Pricing Details

Word has leaked out that the M528 3G device is now available for pre-order for AUD$1,199. What do you get for that amount of cash? For starters, there is an 8GB flash drive within to go along with a...

Kodak offers Pre-loaded Photo Frames

Are Kodak that desperate for business when it comes to digital photo frames that they're offering theirs to feature 100 pre-loaded photos? Of course, these photos won't consist of random shots from other people as you will need to...

BlackBerry Aims To Steal iPhone Thunder

BlackBerry is on the offensive this time round, releasing the Bold 9000 recently with the Thunder ready to launch sometime in Q3 this year. This full touch screen Blackberry won't come with any sliding keypad of sorts, with just...

Memento Memory LifeBook

This LifeBook isn't one of those fancy-pants notebooks from Fujitsu, but is instead known as the Memento Memory LifeBook in full. Designed to be a "wearable mobile product solution", Memento aims to help folks suffering from dementia by helping...

Texas Instruments F30 WUXGA Projector

Texas Instruments can hold its head up high, knowing that it has developed the first WUXGA DLP chip in the world, churning out extremely high resolution images at a native 1,920 x 1,200 pixels in a 16:10 aspect ratio....

BlackBerry Homepage Offers Free Phones

BlackBerry Homepage is putting up a fair number of smartphones for grabs today, giving away 5 Colorware-edition BlackBerry Curves, where two of those will feature Pinstack logos while the remaining three will have the new BlackBerry Homepage logo. Should...

3K Computers RazorBook 400

The Asus Eee PC is facing tough competition it seems, and this time from the RazorBook 400, courtesy of 3K Computers. It's specifications are extremely close to that of the Eee PC as shown below. 7" WVGA LCD Display...

Opera Mini 4.1 Announced

Opera Software has just rolled out the Opera Mini 4.1, an award-winning browser that is compatible with virtually every cell phone. New features include :- Opera Mini 4.1 is up to 50% faster than Opera Mini 4.0 The new...

BlackBerrys get Windows Live Mobile

Microsoft and RIM have agreed to see the availability of Windows Live Mobile on BlackBerry smartphones. This means BlackBerry owners can now gain access to Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Hotmail by entering their Windows Live e-mail address...

T-Mobile to drop Handsets

T-Mobile looks set to delay some of the upcoming phones while dropping others. The Nokia 5300 replacement, the Nokia 5310 Xpress Music will be available early next month instead in red, orage and purple colors. The higher end Nokia...

Philips Xenium X-Connect

Philips is working on the Xenium X-Connect, and the final product might resemble the render as shown above. Speculated specifications include :- 624MHz processor 3" touch screen display Windows Mobile 6 (no 6.1? Bummer) 3G UMTS/HSDPA GPS navigation microSD...

HTC Touch Diamond Dock

Well, well, the HTC Touch Diamond isn't even out in the market yet and we already have a dock specially created for it. This dock you see here is the official desktop docking cradle for the HTC Touch Diamond,...

May 12, 2008

Überclok Reactor PC

Überclok is dead serious when it comes to gaming PCs, with its Reactor machine being the latest to be released. Featuring Cooler Master’s high-end Cosmos S case, you not only get (claimed) great performance within, but an aesthetically pleasing...

From Bed With Love

Fans of James Bond, rejoice! Here's a multimedia bed designed by Nicolas Mélan. Dubbed "From Bed with Love", you will be able to find the following with each purchase :- DVD player Built-in plasma display 5.1 surround sound THX...

Duevel Planets Speakers

If your pad happens to have an extremely modern setting that leans more toward the abstract, then Duevel's Planets would be the perfect high-end audio speakers to be placed within. These floorstanding omni-directional loudspeakers come with a 5? subwoofer...

Oylmpus E-520 DSLR Announced

Olympus will be replacing its E-510 DSLR with the announced E-520, featuring a rather familiar functionality compared to the E-420 although being newer, it does come with a number of extras such as sensor-shift stabilization, a larger continuous-shooting buffer...

MP3 Player Travel Case

Want to surprise your other half with something cute for her MP3 player (iPod nano or iPod classic in particular)? Why not settle foe the MP3 Player Travel Case that not only protects the MP3 player from knocks and...

Krups XP7220 and XP7260 machines

Is coffee good or bad for your health? The jury is still out on that one, considering different stories concerning coffee seem to pop up every other day with "facts" backing up either camp. I say drink coffee for...

Ciggy Vending Machines More Wary Soon

Cigarette vending machines in Japan will be given an upgrade in the near future as it starts to analyze wrinkles, crow's feet and skin sags, in an effort to determine whether the customer is old enough to purchase a...

Google Recycled Mini Wireless Mouse

Google's store is now carrying its Recycled Mini Wireless Mouse, and as you can tell from its name, this peripheral will be constructed entirely out of recycled plastic along with the added functionality of an integrated WiFi dongle for...

Sony Ericsson BeiBei Peek

There seems to be a new Sony Ericsson handset that will be coming out soon - the BeiBei. This version will be powered by the UIQ Symbian operating system, featuring WiFi connectivity and a vertical scroll wheel in favor...

Teste Touch Looks Fun

This larger-than-life pair of testicles is known as the Teste Touch, and it was specially designed to reflect an actual scrotum that expands and contracts based on its surrounding environment. There is an integrated temperature sensor within that makes...

Microsoft Imposes Limitations

Low cost Windows-powered PCs are under siege as Microsoft released a list of artificial limitations. This comes across as the price to pay by ultra low cost PC manufacturers to receive a huge discount on Windows XP Home. Some...

Microsoft Lips Peripheral Coming Soon

No pun intended, but Microsoft's Lips peripheral will be coming tomorrow, but other than that very little is known about it. Doubtless it will be targeting the Xbox 360, but as to whether it supports upcoming games like the new...

Sub-$300 Blu-ray Players

Wal-Mart is now stocking Blu-ray players from Funai that retail for under the magical $300 mark - $298, to be exact. This first generation player has been brannded as the Magnavox NB500MG9. For those who are questioning Funai's credentials,...

Asus Eee Box B202

While the Asus Eee PC is pretty easy on the eyes, the same cannot be said for the Eee Box B202 - a desktop version for those who do not want to burden their pockets too much. Word has...

iPhone Black but a Placeholder

Apparently AT&T has made a blunder with the iPhone Black on its model selector - this reference is but a temporary placeholder used over the weekend for a scheduled catalog update. It was supposed to distinguish between 4GB, 8GB...

Sarotech WIZPLAT W-31 External Hard Drive

Talk about an unconventional external hard drive - Sarotech just rolled out its WIZPLAT W-31 in Korea that comes in the form factor of a storybook with the word "Hardbox" emblazoned across its "spine". This nifty 3.5" external hard...

Chernobyl-themed PC

Modded PCs are interesting pieces of art, but the more notable ones are rare and few in between. 16-year old German modder who is known by his handle FrooP, loved S.T.A.L.K.E.R. so much that he worked in a Chernobyl-themed...

New Viewfinder from Nikon?

Guess Nikon is working on a new viewfinder technology that allows a tiny display screen to be viewed right inside the optical viewfinder itself. Apparently, the photographer has the choice to switch between the optical image and digital display....

Solar Lily Pads in Glasgow

Guess the VEIL Solar Shades concept might come true earlier than expected, although in a different form. Scottish architecture firm ZM Architecture will be proposing Solar Lily Pads that will float about in Glasgow’s River Clyde, obtaining juice from...

Dell to focus on Alienware

Dell has decided to drop its XPS line of performance PCs from next month onwards, and will instead focus on its Alienware line. I suppose this has been a long time in coming ever since Dell picked up Alienware...

Sun Visor DVD Player

Keeping kids quiet in the back seat during a long road trip can be challenging, and should their PSP and DS Lite run out of juice there is always this in-car DVD player and game console to help save...

Enermax KB006U Keyboard

Most keyboards are made out of plastic, and anything shiny will definitely attract the attention of everyone. That's exactly what Enermax set out to do with its KB006U keyboard which is constructed from aluminum, so I wouldn't bang this...

Eurocom D901C PHANTOM-X Server Laptop

Talk about one muscled laptop - the Eurocom D901C Phantom-X boasts the following battery draining features :- Quad Core Xeon X3360 2.8GHz processor 1.5TB of storage space (three SATA-300 drives) 8GB DDR2-800 RAM Blu-ray burner 17" displayYou'll need deep...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 has been taken out for a spin by our friends at Photography BLOG, and here's their summary in a nutshell. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is a marginally better camera than the TZ3, with improved image...

LED LightCap 200

Put those old, unwanted bottles to good use with the LED LightCap 200. All you need to do is remove the cap and replace it with the said device, turning it into an instantaneous solar-powered lantern. I suppose if...

Vita Audio R4 IMS

Vita Audio has conjured the R4 IMS which brings together a subtle blend of retro as well as the future. Covered in a soft wood finish and some steel, the R4 boasts 80 watts of power, in addition to...

Asus DRW-20B1S/B1ST DVD Rewriter

Asus' new DRW-20B1S/B1ST DVD rewriter is the human equivalent of a superhuman - it is more than able to handle anything thrown at it with gutso. In addition to supporting a myriad of formats including 12X DVD-RAM write, 20X...

Sanyo unleashes new Projectors

Sanyo has announced a couple more projectors for the masses - the Sanyo LP-XC55 and the LP-XC50. Both of them will feature Sanyo's own Active Maintenance Filter (AMF) technology which makes filter changing a snap. In addition, you will...

AT&T Confirms BlackBerry Bold

AT&T has just announced that it will be the first carrier to offer the recently released BlackBerry Bold 9000 this summer on an exclusive basis. Seems as though AT&T gets all the best phones so far, and their crown...

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

Creative of Singapore has rolled out the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1, the world's first USB 2.0 audio solution in the world which offers a speedy upgrade option for either the PC or notebook. Definitely beats all those...

jDome Gaming Concept

Talk about bringing immersion in video games to the next level - the jDome concept, patented by John Nilsson, comes in the form of a semi-transparent dome which requires a projector to project an image on it. This will...

TDK GBDisk RS1 Series

TDK introduced its GBDisk RS1 series of Serial ATA (SATA)-compatible industrial silicon disks which are able to hold up to 16GB worth of data on its single level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory which comes in handy for high-speed...

HandTalk Communication Glove

Engineering students at Carnegie Mellon University have developed the HandTalk, an interactive communication glove which are able to translate finger and hand gestures into spoken words. I guess this is pretty much a language translator, giving those who know...

Peel and Stick Solar Panels

If you plan to include some solar panels on your roof but dread the thought of getting some renovations done, perhaps Lumeta's PowerPly is the right answer to that dilemma. Installing these are a snap as you won't even...

Apple updates MacBook Pro Range

Mention Apple these days and most people will think of the 3G iPhone. Hopefully this (welcome) distraction won't make people miss the fact that the MacBook Pro range has just received a quiet update, with the inclusion of multi-touch...

Universal Remote Concept

After watching "Click", I would've loved getting hold of that magical remote control but seeing the consequences definitely makes me think twice. This Universal Remote concept by David Chacon does not have any magical properties attached to it, but...

VEIL Solar Shades

What better way to enjoy summer than sip a cool beverage by the pool with a good book in hand? Of course, you will need to find some shaded relief as you do that, and the VEIL Solar Shades...

LED Lightbulbs are A-Coming

Looks like LED lightbulbs will be here to stay, with Faiz Rahman, a nanoelectronics researcher at the University of Glasgow, handing out that prediction. Apparently LED light bulbs for homes could debut on store shelves within the next 2...

Apple iPhone Black

So what if RIM has released the BlackBerry Bold 9000 - Apple isn't going to give up its phenomenal success in the smartphone market just like that. A new iPhone Black has just appeared on AT&T's website when you...

BlackBerry Bold 9000 is Official

RIM has just made the BlackBerry Bold 9000 official, and it pretty much packs in everything you need to go along with your thousand dollar suit. 624MHz processor 128MB flash RAM 1GB internal memory 480 x 320 resolution display...

May 11, 2008

Pocket Shower for Outdoor Lovers

Do you happen to life an adventurous outdoor lifestyle? Perhaps the 2.6 gallon Pocket Shower could be next on your shopping list. Built into the base is a compact showerhead that operates with an easy-to-use on/off twist mechanism. The...

Heat Sensitive Pants

Global Hypercolor has introduced color-changing technology into a couple of heat sensitive knicker designs from Green Knickers. Now, the entire pair isn't heat sensitive, as only the daisy motif on the front is subsceptible to it. As for the...

Myvu Crystal 701 iPod Edition

Myvu has just released its Crystal 701 iPod edition that brings a wearable 640 x 480 video display system to the masses, featuring the following :- 2-piece cable manager 2 connected Ultimate Ears earbuds Detachable Dock Connector cable Remote...

Travel Charger Bag

Going for a trip is exciting, but some people (like me) find packing to be a chore. After, we not only have to consider the number of clothes that we have to carry these days but all the gadgets...

Eye-Fi has New Models

Eye-Fi continues to innovate with three new models - the Eye-Fi Explore, the Eye-Fi Share and the Eye-Fi Home. The Explore enables users to upload their photos automatically via 10,000 hotspots throughout the US, and this is made possible...

SwissBike Folds Up Within Seconds

Cycling has obviously many advantages, especially when you live in a central area where everything is pretty much close by and driving a car will be too much of a hassle. Unfortunately, most bicycles aren't too easy to carry...

USB-powered Head Massager

No, the device you see on the right is no brain probe found on a crashed alien spaceship, but is instead a USB-powered head massager. While other models in the market look menacing, this one doesn't look half as...

Tae Kwon Do Vest

Want to know just how deadly (or ineffective) your newly acquired tae kwon do kick is? Figure it out with the Tae Kwon Do Vest. This wearable project uses a bunch of piezoelectric sensors to measure the kick strength,...

Future of Cell Phones?

Do you think the current cell phone form factors will change in the future? This is a really open-ended question, but being the constantly innovating beings that we are, chances are the answer will be in the affirmative. You...

BeBook from Endless Ideas

Endless Ideas is a Netherlands-based company who has come up with a new e-book known as the BeBook. This is possibly a rebrand of the China-sourced Hanlin V3, as it features the following :- 6" 600 x 800 e-paper...

Apple iPhones outta Stock

Apple's online store has listed its iPhones, both the 8GB and 16GB models to be out of stock and unavailable. I suppose many people are looking forward to the 3G iPhone which ought to be out pretty soon, as...

Volkswagen, Sanyo develop Li-Ion Battery

Volkswagen and Sanyo will be teaming up to develop a new a lithium-ion battery which will be used in hybrid as well as electric cars. The German automaker is targeting a 2012 release date for this new battery, but...

CSX Does Paintjobs, Too

Colorware isn't the only game in town to offer custom paint jobs for your gizmos and gadgets, as CSX offers a similar service as well, with a wide range of selections to boot. In fact, CSX will be able...

Aigos Patriot MV5920 PMP

The Aigos Patriot MV5920 portable media player is definitely one of the more interesting PMPs around - just take a look at the following specifications and say it isn't so. 160GB hard drive High definition video playback support (720p)...

SOQI Spa Bed

Talk about a truly luxurious bed - the SOQI Spa Bed not only affords you a place to rest, you can also use it to rejuvenate, detoxity and oxygenate! SOQI stands for solar (SO) and life force energy (QI)....

MWg Roadmap shows WM7 Device

MWg's recent roadmap presentation threw up an interesting prospect to observant attendees - apparently Q4 2008 will be an exciting time as the first crop of Windows Mobile 7 devices will be released then. Doesn't make much sense when...

PS3 innards Head for Toshiba TVs

Toshiba will soon use PS3 technology in its new range of TVs and notebooks, where the SpursEngine chip (incidentally co-developed between Toshiba and Sony) will be able to handle majority of video and multimedia processing while freeing up the...

FCC Evaluates HTC Touch Diamond

The HTC Touch Diamond might be recently announced, and the folks at the FCC certainly wasted no time getting their hands on it. Apparently, the Touch Diamond is just a few approvals away from marketing, and this will probably...

E-Ink e-Paper Display Technology

E-Ink has rolled out a new generation of e-paper cells, being up to 40% thinner and can be bent into other forms such as curves, allowing future devices to come in a wide range of form factors. Not only...

Green House USB Fan

Green House has a spanking new USB fan for all of you summer lovers - after all, blogging with your shirt off while sweating profusely isn't exactly the most appealing sight on the earth. This USB-powered peripheral will come...

 
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