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...
May 23, 2008
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...
Thanko has released yet another well-being device for you, and this time it comes in the form of a Wrist Pad Mouse. This mouse comes with a 1cm thick wrist support constructed from silicon, complete with a honeycomb design...
Here's an image from Engadget that showcases the back portion of the upcoming LG VX8610. Word on the street has it that it will be available from Verizon sometime next month, featuring an integrated Bluetooth headset that is also...
The Glo Pillow concept is something you don't see every day - this pillow uses an LED fabric substrate right below the pillow's surface, aiming to wake the user with light. It will kick into action 45 minutes before...
Now isn't this one of the more zany ideas you've come across? Sure, your friends have taken a long sabbatical to do crazy stuff like sail around the world, but you too can embark on a journey around the...
Bikers will tell you that news of them never being able to ride again, feeling the thrill of being on your own bike with wind blowing against your face is definitely heartbreaking. Thankfully, the Dreamfit bike (a highly modified...
Meiyaoxuan from China (where else) has developed the MYX-8001 multimedia massage chair that aims to soothe away the day's stress, without having to incur the wrath of the missus by having a sweet young thing giving you a back...
We all know the PS3 is the most powerful home game console at this point in time, so it was only a matter of time before somebody took the time and trouble to get Linux Ubuntu up and running...
Sony rolled out a new design for its laptop range that definitely takes a step away from conventional wisdom. It comes with a half-sized keyboard, and looks more like a digital photo frame at first glance, but is actually...
Samsung's S5 has a new firmware update which stands at version 1.5, throwing in FLAC support which is a pleasant surprise since this lossless codec doesn't seem to receive much love from other manufacturers these days. It is also...
There won't be any WiMAX technology built into the Asus Eee PC 901 according to Asus's CEO this January, but that doesn't mean that the technology won't be available throughout it's lifetime. Apparently, WiMAX will only be made available...
Mobiado released its Professional 105 ZAF luxury phone that will definitely appeal to the bling bling crowd, although I think it is rather tacky. Touted to be the thinnest luxury phone in the world, the 105 ZAF measures a...
Who knew that a simple video game like Pong could be incorporated into a fitness game between two people on stationary bicycles? Well, that's exactly what is on offer with the Cyclepong. There are two stationary bicycles connected to...
Looks like a pair of underpants isn't just meant to keep your privates in place anymore these days, as scientists have come up with a rather novel method of sensing your blood pressure, by including a blood pressure sensing...
The Vosonic VP5700 is a true monstrosity of a device, both in terms of size and features. Granted, it isn't exactly the nicest portable media player to look at (far from it, actually), and is probably a pain to...
If you love your pet so much and decide to have it cremated, where else to place it's beloved ashes but in a beautiful urn? This idea goes one step further, as it comes in the form of a...
The Teclast T50 will come with a multi-touch display, making it join the exclusive club headed by iPod touch. Not surprisingly, the T50 shares a rather similar software interface to Apple's iPod touch, including recognizing multi-finger input and swipes...
Schlage's Z-Wave Door Lock is different from the ordinary locks found in your home's doors, as it can be locked, unlocked and even monitored over the Internet from a cell phone or other Web-enabled device. All you need to...
Cisco and Motorola SDV tuning adapters are currently on display at The Cable Show, and these devices will enable TiVo Series3, TiVo HD DVRs, and selected one-way digital cable ready consumer electronic devices that utilize CableCARDs to access digital...
Samsung will be launching its SGH-L870 next month, and I must say that this handset shares a very strong visual resemblance to the Samsung Soul. This slider smartphone comes with a similar interactive touchpad as well as several design...
Dave, a huge Guitar Hero fan, has used his electronics wizardry to turn a Wii Guitar Hero controller into a MIDI device. Here's his take (unedited) on the project :- From the time i started playing guitar hero this...
Samsung SDI and Bundesdruckerei from Germany have come up with a new passport that aims to up the ante when it comes to border security, featuring a 700µm polycarbonate data page that holds an active matrix bendable 300µm OLED...
Strange how an unlimited data package can still have a maximum limit, and this time round the culprit is Sprint. Once they're done with updating their Terms Of Service, mobile broadband data usage will be capped at 5GB from...
While most remote controlled toys come in the form of cars, planes and helicopters, it is pretty rare to see it in the form of a butterfly. The Silverlit i-Fairy bucks conventional thinking, retailing for £24.99 a pop. I...
What was once an elegant MacBook has been turned into the Monk Bogballe Workstation, and the latter is supposed to be a work of art. I suppose it takes an acquired taste to appreciate some 'art', and this is...
The almighty FCC has just given their nod of approval to the new Sidekick aslo known as the Sharp PV210. A quick look at the test reports confirm that this new Sidekick won't come with 3G connectivity - news...
Are you the type who loves to build your own computer from scratch? If that's the case, then Tranquil PC is just the thing for you. This Intel Atom-based computer will come bundled with a 1.6GHz Atom processor and...
Swarovski and Philips have teamed up to redefine fashion, this time round with a piece called 'Favorite'. This is no ordinary ladies' handbag as it will feature Philips' Lumalive textile that consists of tiny arrays of LED lights that...
The Calmee Space HDD docking station from Fujitsu was recently launched in Korea, and this one connects to your hard drives via SATA. It is big enough to cater for both 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives simultaneously, boasting Plug-and-Play...
Planex's new PL-35STU-500 external hard drive is special as it is pre-loaded with special software that enables it to download YouTube videos directly. This is just wrong on so many levels - granted, there are tons of copyrighted material...
With the HD DVD dust left behind, Sharp has decided to go all out in its support of Blu-ray by rolling out a trio of Blu-ray Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) this July. We have the BD-HDW30, BD-HDW25 and the...
Fujitsu has just announced its MHZ2 BK Series of 2.5" hard drives that hold a special feature over the rest of the competition - it was specially designed for 24-hour continuous operation, available in a 250GB form factor at...
I sometimes kick myself for not thinking of the YouTube concept first, as this could mean I no longer have to be employed as I can retire on my own tropical island in the Bahamas. YouTube has definitely taken...
Dell decided to up the ante in its XPS M1730 gaming notebook by including the new Seagata laptop hard drive that spins along at a speedy 7200rpm complete with 320GB of storage space. This 2.5" hard drive feature the...
AU Optronics has unveiled its new curved LCD display at SID 2008. This display is believed to be the first of its kind in the world, where a new thinning technique from the company enabled it to manufacture a...
If you're starting off on your maiden business venture and would love to save money where possible, then the Iogear ShareStation is worth looking into as this network device enables virtually any USB device to be shared by users...
So you think your modded Xbox 360 is pretty unique? Think again, as Bill Gates gifted South Korean President Lee Myung-bak a Microsoft Xbox video game console inlaid with traditional Korean mother-of-pearl. The President of South Korea won't own...
NEC engineers must be people who are madly in love with this new range of digital photo frames that comes in the form of a heart-shaped LCD panel. This is definitely different from what we've seen in boring, rectangle...
Seagate is about to take their maiden plunge into the world of external DVR storage by unveiling its Showcase line of hard drives. The Showcase line will start from 250GB of storage space and will go all the way...
I know that going fast can be quite the adrenaline rush for some, but that is no reason to be reckless. Somebody who seems to have a whole lot of explosive passion and time decided to come up with...
There is just something about technological art that amazes me, and this sculpture of the default Autobots leader, Optimus Prime, is just jaw dropping. Standing tall at 220cm, Optimus Prime 220 (named for an obvious reason) tips the scales...
Canon is currently working on developing fuel cells for DSLRs, where a new patent application will solve the problems of supplying fluctuating current from the cells. Canon decided to ditch the traditional method of using just one fuel cell...
Just to echo the words from the famous MAD magazine - What, me worry? AT&T is said to offer a brand new insurance program in the forseeable future, basically covering all the devices that is available from AT&T themselves....
Everyone knows Zippos - those are lovely looking lighters that guarantees to give you a light even in the middle of a maelstrom. What happens when you use the same material as a Zippo lighter to create an MP3...
Now this is one classy (and large) iPod dock system, courtesy of Geneva Lab. Features include a quartet of midrange 5.5" speakers and two tweeters located in the center cabinet, with a 12" subwoofer on the left. Constructed from...
Cowon's A3 portable media player has finally received an overdue memory upgrade, where its 30GB and 60GB models will be joined by a spanking new 80GB model. While that amount of storage space is commendable, it is actually what...
Creative recently introduced a couple of sound cards that will utilize the PCI Express slot on your motherboard - the PCI Express Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series and PCI Express Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty...
Quad damage for hardware is now a reality with the new line of Xtreme Notebooks that will be the first off the blocks to offer Intel's quad core chips in the US. There will be a choice of five...
You'll never look at a baseball cap the same way again with this specially modified headgear that is able to "continuously monitoring high-temporal resolution brain dynamics without requiring conductive gels applied to the scalp". This superior baseball cap hides...
Fujitsu engineers are currently working on a graphics adapter which offers a plug-in visual upgrade to ultra portable and budget notebooks. Dubbed the AMILO GraphicBooster, it allows one to access the benefits of a superior video chipset without having...
Double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been given the go ahead to participate in the upcoming Beijing Olympics after winning his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The court ruled that his prosthetics do not give him...
If you're a regular golfer and hate lugging around your own clubs just because you're too cheap to hire a caddy, then perhaps the Shadow Caddy ought to make up for your over-exercise on the greens. This unique device...
The office desk can be one of the most boring landscapes you'll ever see in your lifetime, which is why it is essential to have a bunch of desktop toys to keep you happy and productive. The Coke Zero...
Now here's a portable media player that will definitely get all patriotic Americans swaggering around with confidence - the Zvue Spirit. It comes with the Stars & Stripes emblazoned across the entire body, along with star-shaped controls. $35.99 will...
Asus has just rolled out its P5Q motherboard that brings five exclusive features to the masses, including a Linux-based Express Gate technology which is a simplified operating system. This allows you to load up only the required programs that...
One glance at this and I ask myself the question - why? The Sensor Tray Lamp was specially designed for folks who want to store their miscellanous items such as glasses, cell phones or wallets in one convenient place,...
Pentax has just rolled out its Optio V20, a good half year after the V10 was unveiled. Some of the features found on the Optio V20 include :- 8.0 megapixel CCD sensor 5x optical zoom 3" LCD display with...
With the Asus Eee PC's great success so far, plenty of other manufacturers are going all out to grab a share of this growing market. The latest (and definitely not the last) is the KL-PC701 that comes with the...
Akihabaranews has gotten their mitts on the Willcom D4, and after spending a fair amount of time with it, here are their findings. Although the D4 Beta version was not very well optimized, our enthusiasm remains unchanged. Beautiful design,...
AUO will be parading its 42" double-side display at SID 2008, and this model targets public information applications that allows a couple of images to be displayed simultaneously. Sounds suspiciously fishy like a couple of LCD displays duct-taped together...
Remember the Sound Asleep pillow? Well, time will certainly bring about advancements such as the Sound Asleep Memory Foam pillow this time round. Instead of being a usual pillow, this one is made out of memory foam in order...
The EG100 watch phone from FreeTek offers the following specifications in a package that ain't too bad looking at all. GSM/GPRS(Class 12) Tri Band (900/1800/1900MHz or 850/1800/1900MHz) Bluetooth A2DP supported 8AMR(adaptive multirate) CODEC MT6225 chipset 1.3" 65k color TFT...
Samsung will be exhibiting a new range of products at the Society for Information Display (SID) International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition on May 18-23. This will be the place where the first 82" LCD TV with an ultra-high definition...



