Fans of Madonna will rejoice with news that Sony Ericsson will be attaching music and mobile content from the Material Girl's latest album, "Hard Candy", to selected Sony Ericsson handsets across 27 countries. This range of handsets will come...
June 06, 2008
If you want to be enveloped by high quality audio, then the iBose Egg Chair should be the perfect solution. This chair features a design that is reminiscent of the 1960s, reupholstered with black velveteen cloth. Inside you will...
Just when you thought that the Sony PSP could function with just Memory Stick Pro DUOs, along comes the CR-5400 that converts a microSD/microSDHC memory card into a Memory Stick Pro DUO, allowing you to tote up to 16GB...
iHome has not forgotten about the Microsoft Zune, coming up with what it dubs the "first clock radio for the Zune in the world". I'm not sure whether iHome will be able to recoup the costs of developing and...
Well, if you can't afford a real Audi or BMW, there's always the alternative of picking up these cell phone cars. They look like toy models from the top, but turn them over (in the event of an accident,...
June 05, 2008
The Sound Princes sdevice from Otohime is an electronic "flush" that not only helps you out in embarassing situations, it also helps save the environment by minimizing the use of water. After all, Japanese ladies are pretty modest with...
What's a Wiimote good for? In addition to slinging it around like a mad person on steroids (while enjoying a round of tennis, of course), you can also hack it and turn it into the Wii Spray as what...
I wonder what took so long for the Wine Stopper USB Memory Stick to be conceived. After all, nothing much is sacred anymore when it comes to USB flash drives, so might as well go all the way with...
While some of us place plush toys on the dashboard as a form of decoration in our vehicles, engineers from iXs Research Corporation have managed to cram in a GPS navigation unit into a robotic teddy bear, functioning as...
Signs are pointing towards an update where HP's Voodoo PC gaming line is concerned. The website seems to have been consumed by flames, which could signify a complete overhaul of what we're all familiar with. Apparently HP could be...
Strange to see AU Optronics release the first 21.5" LCD display in the world that features full High Definition resolution (1080p) - I thought that at sizes of 32" and below, the human eye can't really tell the difference...
Great, not only do we have an Eee TV, but now there's the Eee monitor as well. There are no official press releases concerning the Eee monitor, but it will apparently come in 19" and 21" sizes, featuring an...
Lian Li is more famous for their line of high end PC cases, but the company isn't too far away from rolling out an Xbox 360 replacement case either. Apparently, this case will offer additional cooling thanks to a...
No, the Eee PC might be tiny in size, but the Eee TV definitely isn't, bringing 42" of viewing goodness to your living room. I personally don't like the idea of Asus killing the Eee name by slapping it...
The Access Game Controller is finally ready and available from eDimensional. What makes this gaming peripheral so special? For starters, it was designed by Ben Heckendorn, technical wizard extraordinaire that makes provision for one-handed gaming and is compatible with...
Sony certainly likes things small - either that or they grow some pretty large strawberries, with the new HST-S100 micro theater system featuring five tiny satellite speakers that are no larger than a standard golf ball. Despite the diminutive...
Apparently, Apple might actually roll out its new 3G iPhone with two different screen sizes - 2.8" and 3.2" according to a supplier who's working with Apple. Does this mean that the iPhone and touch screen iPods of the...
How aptly named - the Wearfone is but a stylish watch phone that ought to be released before the year is over if everything goes well. It will probably feature a touch screen display for easier navigation, GSM support...
Sony has a new line of Bravia LCD TVs to grace your living room, and these new releases bring the total tally of the Bravia line to a whopping 30 models. Heading the pack would be the 55" KDL-55XBR8...
Aiptek has wowed the crowd at Computex 2008 with the PocketCinema V10 mini projector. This model features technology from 3M, projecting a 50" image that ought to be more than enough for the average user. Other features of the...
Eddie Goh's Intuit concept handset certainly takes a radically different route when it comes to the overall design despite being in a slider form factor. It takes after the iPhone where a touch screen is utilized, housing a 5...
The Newman Cool Man MP3 player is totally different from the crowd, as it stands out by coming in a round form factor. Heck, it is small enough to be clipped onto a bag or clothing using a safety...
Philips is also into the glasses-free 3D display market, except that they offer a much more generous LCD screen size of 52". You get a true blue full high definition display that has a contrast ratio of 2,000 to...
It isn't all work if you're rewarded with the UMPC, you know. This model not only focuses on the gaming experience, it even adds to it with a 3D display! A proof of concept conjured by Masterimage, it throws...
SMK has developed a prototype TV remote control that comes in a totally unexpected form factor - that of a water gun. What makes this stand out from regular TV remotes is the fact that it does not need...
Asus not only makes tiny notebooks, they also do play a role where audio is concerned. The Taiwanese company will be rolling out its Xonar HDAV1.3 HDMI-ready sound card pretty soon, helping you offload audio processing from high-definition video....
Vudu will be taking the wireless route with its new plug-and-play VUDU Wireless Kit. What this kit does is create a wireless network that enables the video download service to be used anywhere in the home. It isn't compatible...
The Razer Salmosa might have been released a few months ago, but there is a new China pro-gaming editin that was co-developed with top Asian pro-gamers. Those who are thinking of getting their hands wet with a gaming mouse...
Thanko has a new waterproof MP3 player for you to rock on while you're busy flapping those fins, er, limbs of yours in the water. I suppose for those who do not indulge in any underwater exercise, this is...
NTT DoCoMo will be offering a trio of new handsets which are powered by the Symbian operating system. The three are :- The FOMA F906i, a “One-segment" mobile TV handset with a wide view feature and an anytime-available “search...
Those who have been waiting anxiously for the Tony Hawk Sidekick LX will soon see their patience pay off, as the device will hit retail stores sometime in the middle of next month onwards with an aggressive ad campaign...
If you're an owner of the Samsung SCH-i760, then be prepared to upgrade its operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1 sometime this month. Hopefully the slew of 6.1 releases this summer will more than make up for the long...
Microsoft aims to impart manners on your mobile device by creating device manners policy (DMP), and the company is pretty intent on patenting it as well. Such policy may be used to communicate to various mobile and other devices...
I absolutely adore this speaker concept known as...the Speak-er. It features the form factor of a cartoon speech bubble that adds to the cuteness, bringing both form and function into a single sleek device. I wonder when will these...
SonyNEC Optiarc is pretty optimistic that Blu-ray drives will be able to drop in price pretty soon as they start to be common inclusions in both desktops and notebooks. Apparently, they are speculating a $100 price point by the...
VIA's new Mini-ITX design has just been released, and this one will target multimedia nuts with high definition video and Blu-ray disc playback and DirectX 10 support. In addition, you will get the following features :- 6-channel surround sound...
LG will be concentrating plenty of effort in taking great looking images with its new KC550 handset that features the following :- 5 megapixel camera Built-in LED flash ISO 800 Sliding lens cover Video recording @ 30fps in 720...
Sanyo has a brand new Xacti camcorder out - the HD1010 that introduces "Face Chaser" technology which is able to focus up to a dozen faces simultaneously during recording. Guess this will definitely make home videos of family reunions...
The Nereus water craft is definitely something a Stormtrooper would look at home in, thanks to the ambitious design by Mathias Koehler. It relies on wave power to get around, so you won't have to worry about ever increasing...
It seems that MSI is already euphoric with the success of its Wind mini notebook and will be conjuring a smaller (nooo...how are we suppose to type if it gets any smaller) and thinner model targeting the business community....
Check out the Albatron Rocker tablet PC that is powered by Windows Embedded CE 5.0 while packing a diminutive 7" motherboard inside that is pretty potent. Specifications of this tiny wonder include :- ARM 9 400Mhz processor 128MB RAM...
Word has it that the Dell Mini Inspiron (no official name yet) will be released when August rolls around, adding another candidate to the already crowded mini notebook market. Apparently Dell is trying to make the keys on this...
Sharp and VMJ are collaborating to come up with the largest commercial 3D display in the world - measuring 65" and featuring 1,920 x 1,080 resolution to wow passers-by in retail stores. It comes with a 120-degree viewing angle...
I don't know how Taito is handling this situation, but these Space Intruderz lamps will definitely bring a smile to anyone who loves that classic gaming title. This design is inspired by Yensen Páez and Chilean design shop Unison...
Check out this USB flash drive that has been hacked to function with Apple TV, and it will require a few DIY steps before you can take full advantage of it. For starters, it can be downloaded directly onto...
The Ikimono Series 110 Camera from Japanese cult design house Superheadz is a compact device that is small enough to function as a keychain, featuring a cute animal print that will definitely appeal to those who like all things...
Panasonic has smaller Viera TV for your viewing pleasure, and this one specifically targets Japanese ladies in their 20s and 30s after extensive research showing that demographic would love watching some TV while enjoying some time in their tub....
Klipsch is more well known for its speakers than headphones, but the Image X5 headphones are certainly worth a look. Coming in a silver coating, you apparently get the same great sounds that reflect its pedigree, along with comfortable...
With energy costs rising like nobody's business all over the world, a Japanese institute has managed to develop a working prototype of a foliage plant-like solar cell module thanks to organic thin-film solar cells. This leaf-like module will feature...
How many of you out there actually have a good posture, especially when seated in front of the PC? I'm guilty of being in a perpetual slouch, making me the Quasimodo candidate of the year, but the Ergoskin could...
For folks who use their MacBook as an external monitor, this vertical MacBook dock ought to help keep things in order. Known as the Floater (for obvious reasons), it aims to maximize air flow around your MacBook, totally reducing...
Mark van Giessel's SpeakerBox concept design brings you back to the 50s - featuring a square speaker that has rounded curves in addition to a slick lacquer-like finish that reminds you of home appliances of old. Apart from looking...
TongFang has jumped on board the mini notebook bandwagon with their Imini S1 Mini Note which features the following :- Via 1.2GHz processor VIA VX700 chipset 512MB RAM 80GB hard drive 10.2" LCD displayThere is no word on availability...
Now here's a novel way for you to charge your devices - using renewable energy sources like the sun. Reware has released its new line of Juice Bags ProFolio that offers a different method to charge electronics away from...
June 04, 2008
You've seen MTV's Pimp My Ride - why not take that mean attitude all the way to the bedroom with the Under Bed Lights? This unique kit claims to offer “spectacular lighting effects allowing you to change the feeling...
Unlike the Asus bamboo notebook that was a dud, the Singulum luxury notebook will definitely please those looking for a perfect blend of form and function. Each notebook will be powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Windows...
Asus has just rolled out its latest offering - the compact Mini PC Nova Lite PX24 that measures a mere 242mm x 184mm x 51mm while tipping the scales at 1.5kg. Touted to be the smallest mini PC in...
HTC unveils the HTC Touch Pro, and it sure is one hottie considering the specifications crammed in! Some folk claim that this is better than the recently launched Diamond, but I'll let you draw your own conclusions. All I...
While Japan might be looked over where the vanilla iPhone is concerned, SoftBank has just struck a deal with Apple to offer the 3G iPhone later this year. Talk about taking a long time to reach an agreement -...
This ATI tech demo was shot at Computex. It’s hard to comment about the quality of the shading, given that we can’t see any details, but the overall demo quality seem interesting, even if it’s looks very static/rigid. Unlike the...
June 03, 2008
Alarm clocks with built-in FM radio and MP3 playback are pretty common these days, and this one adds to the growing number by coming in a square form factor. It features an SD/MMC memory card slot at the back...
Hynix has introduced an upgrade to its flash memory that relies on three-bits-per-cell technology, allowing data to be stacked up to 32GB within tight confines. The capacity jump isn't proportionate to the physical size increase, as it occupies 30%...
Canon isn't letting up by rolling out a couple more projectors that rely on liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) technology - the REALiS WUX10, and REALiS SX80. The former will be the high-end model, measuring a mere 0.7" thin...
Epson has a new Stylus printer known as the NX400, and this 3-in-1 device not only functions as a printer, but it is also very much capable of performing photocopy jobs and scan important documents to preserve them in...
Intel has released a new Z-P230 solid state drive (SSD) that will ultimately aim to usurp the 1.8" hard drive found in tiny notebooks such as the MSI Wind. It won't offer a whole lot of storage space however,...
LG isn't going to rest on its laurels anytime soon, announcing a new line of Blu-ray optical drives that feature one of the fastest Blu-ray reading and writing speed of 6x. The new models in question are the BE06,...
True to form, E-Ten has rolled out its new Glofiish DX900 dual-SIM & dual standby Windows Mobile smartphone alongside a couple more handsets known as the X610 and X900. The former, according to E-Ten, is an entry level smartphone...
Sprint has just rolled out a Windows Mobile Standard 6.1 ROM upgrade for the Motorola Q9c, touted to bring more improvements to the non-touchscreen version of Windows Mobile 6.1 compared to the more interactive touchscreen version. Among these new...
Konami's highly strung Dance Dance Revolution game will be heading onto the cell phone platform, offering multiplayer gaming as well thanks to Exit Games's Neutron engine. Apparently you can now go up head-to-head against friends in real-time from your...
TG has a new portable media player in the form of the Sambo, and it boasts the following specifications for your entertainment purposes :- Windows CE 5.0 operating system RMI AU 700MHz processor 4.8" 800 x 480 resolution display...
Mio's Leap K1 PDA Phone takes a different approach when it comes to design, since the display takes up less than half of the front portion which is in stark contrast to other touch screen-based devices that seem to...
Designers Kwang-seok Jeong, Min-hee Kim and Hyun-joong Kim have rolled out this really awe-inspiring design known as the Vibering. It aims to help the hearing impaired stay in touch with the rest of the world, holding a sound detection...
The Chug-a-Lug LED Bottle Opener takes away all the guesswork associated with drinking. After your third pint, chances are you'll be wondering how you're going to down the next order, so leave it all to this ingenious device. After...
So you have plenty of old plastic bottles in your home and have absolutely no idea what to do with them? Why not take a couple out and send the rest to the local recycling center? As for the...
The $180 Flip Mino is finally official, offering entry level VGA video recording in a tiny 4” x 2” x 0.6” package. Good to know that improvements include a li-ion battery and a flat back-panel with touch-sensitive buttons for...
I suppose you could also call the "Notebook Desk with Speakers and Cooling Fans" a "Portable notebook cooling pad with desk attachments". After all, it is the same, isn't it? Just when most of the world thinks that bloggers...
The possibility of a remote controlled PillCam somewhere in the future is there, as the company manufacturing the PillCam, Given Imaging, is currently working with a few German institutions to develop technology that will be able to control both...
For those who want to pick up the SOCOM Confrontation title for the PS3, you will also get the bonus of a free Bluetooth headset. Sounds pretty much like the same package as found for Warhawk, but this time...
I wonder whether you're actually happy with your flat panel TV being stuck there in the living room. After all, life's about options, right? Inca aims to offer you a greater degree of flexibility where your flat panel TV...
The ReallyCool Keyboard is cool in two ways - both figuratively and literally. How so, you ask? For starters, it doesn't emit those irritating clicking sounds each time you press on the key, making it possible to work beside...
Seems that AMD will also be joining the mini notebook bandwagon, offering one that has the following :- 8.9" LCD display 1GB RAM AMD processor ATI RS960 graphics processor Linux operating systemNo prizes for guessing how much this would...
Dell has a new line that will fall between the XPS and Inspiron range, known as the Studio. Word on the street has it that the new machines will be the rumored 1535 and 1735 notebooks, where the former...
Check out this pair of concept virtual goggles that ought to have a place in every call center worldwide - don't you think it looks just too cool? After all, being in clear plastic, it looks as though the...
Cannondale is currently mulling over an upgrade on their bicycles by offering the advantage of docking an iPod on it. As with any other dock, it will be set right in front of the rider ala vehicle dashboard. The...
Are video games just for those who can see? Apparently not, as MIT's Gambit Game Lab is currently working on AudiOdyssey, a title on the Nintendo Wii that will target the visually impaired. Needless to say, this is an...
XP Vehicles has the bright idea of selling inflatable cars to the masses, and these vehicles will be powered by batteries or fuel cells. It might sound as though it will be extremely subsceptible to punctures, but apparently XP...
The more patriotic among us will definitely find this USS Enterprise aircraft carrier PC mod an interesting idea. You won't be able to come up with a heavy duty computer with this since it will run on a mini-ITX...
For all the promise that the bamboo notebook concept from Asus held, it ends up as a dead end with the real thing - the Asus U6. You get but a small strip of bamboo around the keyboard and...
LEGO bricks aren't just good for expanding your imagination, but with a little bit of effort and technical know-how, you can also turn it into a Bluetooth dongle. All you need is a transparent LEGO 2 x 2 brick...
Siemens injects more technology into its latest range of TouchSlide ceramic and induction hobs, where knobs and dials are a thing of the past as all you need to do to turn up/down the heat is slide your finger...
Synaptics have announced the general OEM/ODM availability of their proximity sensors that ought to see action outside of Microsoft’s Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 Bluetooth Keyboard in the near future. This is a unique proposition, as the technology is smart...
While you're shielding yourself from the harsh glare of the sun with an umbrella, why not kill two birds with one stone by letting the same umbrella convert solar energy into electricity? That's the main idea behind the Parasolar...
Can't get enough of the idiot box? Well, the new DirecTV Sat-Go portable satellite television system ought to do the trick for you, as this nifty device packs in an integrated antenna, receiver and television screen into one tiny,...
Industrial designer Jason Chang has rolled out his creation - the S.P.I.C.E (Stimulating Play Inspires Creative Expression) interactive table that is meant to spark creativity in strategic project development within a group, making brainstorming sessions much more fun by...
Apple shows off its soft side by officially rolling out its largest back-to-school promotion ever by the company, giving away free 8GB iPod touch to both students as well as educational staffers who buy a qualifying Mac. In reality,...
If you're down with Asian artwork and own a portable media player (the iPod in particular), then this Geisha-inspired portable speakers will definitely appeal to you. Not only does it function as a way for you to share your...
Top Eight from Taiwan has just launched its DPF 25 digital photo frame at Computex 2008, releasing it in a variety of screen sizes ranging from 7" to 8" and 10". All three models will sport the following :-...
iHome has yet another two iPod speaker system docks for you to part with your hard-earned cash - the iH69 and iH70. Both models feature an iPod dock incorporated directly into the base of the left satellite, making for...
Taiwan-based supplier of memory modules, Team, has further expanded its line of USB flash drive products by unveiling the Rainbow series at Computex 2008. I wonder what it looks like from the side, as the top-down view you see...
Just when you thought that there won't be any new versions of the PS2, along comes Sony and their plan to roll out a red PS2 this July 3rd. What a way to celebrate Independence Day, by picking up...
Computex 2008 is ground where Shuttle rolls out the K58 PC case that not only looks pretty futuristic, it also does its bit when it comes to saving electricity thanks to being a low power consumption device. Even when...
Here's a look at the Samsung i900 that ought to be out pretty soon, and we have the nitty gritty just below for those who are interested. The specifications look mighty impressive if you ask me. 3.5" touch screen...
Of course, it isn't as simple as going out to the store to buy one. You will first need some basic DIY skills, along with $70 to pick up this touch screen kit that comprises of the touch panel,...
Acer has officially rolled out the Aspire One mciro notebook that is powered by Intel's Atom processor. According to Acer, the Aspire One will be able to run for half a dozen hours before gasping for a power outlet,...
The Bluetrek Metal is an extremely slim and light Bluetooth headset, measuring a mere 4mm in thickness without going a single gram above 5.5. Despite packing such a small size, it has a battery life of up to 5...
Seagate is proud to lay claim to the record of being the highest capacity, small form factor 2.5" enterprise hard drive in the world with the Savvio 10K.3 model. Apparently, this model consumes up to 70% less power and...
Well, well, what do we have here? Another Tokyoflash offering? The Scramble boasts a hybrid LCD display complete with an ingenious multi-color LED light guide that lets the light convey your mood to others. Of course, there is always...
Just like humans, watches progress, too, and Tokyoflash's latest creation is aptly dubbed "Progression". It features full colored LEDs located right beneath the LCD interface, where a single touch of the upper button will illuminate the display in a...
Mio's newest convergence device, a personal navigation device (PND) not only helps you find your way around, but it is also equipped with a digital camera as well to capture those perfect moments while you're on the road. Among...
Hitachi recently introduced a couple of new projectors for the masses - the CP-X206 and CP-X306 3LCD projectors. Both will feature remote control and maintenance over a LAN connection, perfect for administrators to monitor various functions such as lamp...
Panasonic jumps onto the Olympics bandwagon with a special edition of its HDC-S7 camcorder, dubbed the HDC-SDK8. It will feature the following :- Full HD video recording SD/SDHC memory card slot CCD 1/1.6'' with a 10x optical zoom Leica...
With GeForce 9M, NVIDIA is bringing features like HybridPower and GeForce Boost, two features previously available on desktop PCs, to notebooks
June 02, 2008
Obviously, the screen size and resolution are better, but the keyboard is larger as well. According to Asus, the Eee 1000 keyboard is 92% the size of an average laptop keyboard. This will please many users that found the first Eee laptop keyboard too small.
JBL's new loudspeakers, dubbed Control Now, are unusually shaped and yet capable of offering a great degree of flexibility when it comes to custom audio installation, be it indoors (black) or outdoors (white). The Control Now loudspeakers can be...
With energy costs spiralling upwards no matter which country we're in, it makes perfect sense to find out how one can reduce the cost of energy consumption. Some Japanese high-tech companies have decided to learn from the past, where...
Transcend has a new digital photo frame for us to part with our hard-earned cash - this time it is the T.photo 710C that grabs our attention. What makes this stand out at first glance is the transparent frame...
Qualcomm is working on a miniature notebook and has two operating systems in mind for the end product - Linux and Windows Mobile 7. The bulk of the design will be done by Invetec, while the Linux-powered system will...
Western Digital has started to ship their new line of Scorpio Black notebook HDDs. Among the specifications include ;- 7200RPM SATA 3 Gb/s interface 16Mb cache Storage capacities range from 80GB to 320GB IntelliSeek for low power consumption SecurePark...
TDK has introduced its HS1 series, a nenw line of 1.8" solid state disks that feature the Micro SATA interface, hoping to woo notebook manufacturers as well as companies who churn out industrial devices. The HS1 range will feature...
SanDisk has rolled out its new pSSD, also known as Parallel ATA solid state drive, which does away with the need for a hard drive while offering all the advantages of a solid state drive, albeit in a much...
How do you like the Nokia N93 when it first rolled out, featuring a huge camera located right at the hinge area? Well, it isn't exactly my cup of tea but it seems as though the Finnish cell phone...
Leica's M8 digital rangefinder will go under the hammer with auction house WestLicht Photographica hoping to raise a whopping $46,600 for a first-series production Leica M8 digital rangefinder. No idea on whether this is the very first unit assembled...
I suppose these new LCD monitors from LG will definitely be at home in Vegas, a place where stretch limos are a common sight. These stretched LCD displays feature a size that is larger than some LCD TVs -...
If you're a hardcore snow sports addict, then the Flak personal tracking device ought to be right up your alley. This nifty gadget brings together GPS and GSM/GPRS technologies, not only allowing one to track one's movements but measure...
Talk about zany! I know I love reading in the loo, and how many of us have migrated that habit by bringing our laptops into the toilet while we're taking a dump just to catch up on the latest...
Check out this Electric Umbrella idea that allows you to walk through the stormy night without worrying about stumbling over any deadwood or roots which cannot be seen in the dark. This is not a concept as it is...
Ora Unica, when translated to plain ol' English means One Hour, is a unique watch concept from designer Denis Guidone which picked up first place at the Adamo Eva International Design Competition. Just like anything artsy and modern, telling...
The Asus R710 portable navigation device (PND) aims to be different from the rest as it boasts a revolutionary technology to ensure driving safety. With a HUD (Heads Up Display), the R710 is able to project navigation instructions which...
Asus will try to lay their hands on being the smallest Windows Mobile GPS PDA phone with theP320, claiming to up the ante when it comes to handphone 'chic'. Planning to prove that beauty is not skin deep, you...
Asus' new Lamborghini ZX1 is one handheld device that is set to get the pulse racing, pretty much like how the car does each time it zooms by the road. According to the press release, it features "a masculine...
Talk about high fashion that is fused with gaming technology! These platform shoes feature actual working Gameboys located at the bottom, and you can actually remove them and have a go at leveling up your Pokemon when you're bored....
Talk about unique - this iPod dock with an alarm clock actually rotates, and is compatible with both the iPhone and the iPod touch. Dubbed the iH41, it also doubles up as a charger while playing back your favorite...
Asus has shed some light on its upcoming WiMax plans. In short: it will include Intel’s WiMAX (that was quick, huh?). Expect a host of demonstrations at Computex this week at the Taipei International Convention Center (ASUS booth, located...
Freescale Semiconductor’s Symphony is first off the blocks to integrate multi-channel Dolby Volume intelligent audio processing technology. This is made possible courtesy of Freescale’s popular Symphony DSP platform working together with Dolby Volume to present an elegant solution for...
Here're more specifications for the Asus Eee Box B202 that will hit the US pretty soon, and I'm sure there is a bunch of you out there who can't stop yourselves from drawing comparisons with the Wii. Still, here...
Verizon has released even more details on the upcoming Samsung i770 as well as the Palm Treo 800w, where the latter will be arriving in Q3 2008. Good to know that the Samsung i770 will support GSM radio for...
Computex 2008 might not have kicked off yet, but this has not stopped folks from getting a sneak peek at the upcoming Gigabyte M912 budget laptop that will be powered by Intel's Atom 1.6GHz processor. With so many ultra...
Don't you just love the update of retro devices that are packed with the latest technological advances? Well, this radio might look like a relic from World War II, but in reality it is a 3-band radio complete with...
Guess Dunhill also wants in on the technological game as it has even come up with a USB flash drive sporting the Dunhill brand. You do get an old school charm with this, but the asking price of $350...
I suppose if you're rich enough to afford this $29,950 X10 automated poker table, you can surely afford to employ a group of dealers to serve you and your guests, right? Then again, you might just want to invoke...
Ole! The Spanish will be getting their 3G iPhone courtesy of Telefónica’s Movistar, although there has been no official date yet. Gizmodo claims that June 18 is the most likely date, and I would love to get my hands...
Check out this mod on the Vespa ET4 scooter that sees the addition of a couple more speakers so that you can be a nuinsance in your neighborhood, riding around and blasting your favorite tunes for all and sundry...
Acid Mods has successfully forced a DualShock controller to play nice with the Sony PSP console, and this won't require you to perform any software modifications or updates as it can be done on just about any PSP regardless...
Forget about the traditional fridge magnets and photos you place there - fast forward to the 21st century and you get this digital LCD photo frame that attaches itself to the fridge, but allowing you to feature more than...
And I thought that Oceanus was a fragrance from The Body Shop - Casio's version, the Oceanus OCWM800TBA-1A prides itself in being the first atomic solar powered chronograph in the world, featuring Multi-Band 5 Atomic Timekeeping that ensures precise...
Ciralight demonstrated its active daylighting system known as the SunTrackerOne, featuring a lighting solution for commercial buildings. What makes this special is the fact that it can turn artificial lights off for up to 12 hours a day, utilizing...
The iPod touch has received a stand of its own from RockRidgeSound in the form of the iClooly stand. You get a 90-degree pivot joint, a dock-connector cut-out, and a headphone extension cable inside the box with each $47...
Here's a render of the upcoming Optimus Popularis keyboard. Unlike the Maximus, this model will ditch the OLED displays that made it expensive, but still with a sub-$1,000 price tag attached to the Popularis, it ain't gonna be cheap...
You've heard of NVIDIA's APX wonder-chip, right? NVIDIA has just introduced a new line of mobile chips called Tegra 600 and Tegra APX. The Tegra has been dubbed by Nvidia to be "the world’s first computer on a chip...
A supernova is definitely a sight to behold, but I don't think Nokia did a very good job with the S40-powered 7510 and 7610. The former is an auto-opening clamshell handset while the latter comes in a slider form...
Nokia will be releasing its new NM706i candybar handset in Japan through NTT DoCoMo sometime this August at a yet unannounced price. This 3G-capable cell phone will feature :- 2" QVGA display 2 megapixel camera microSDHC memory card slot...
LG's Viewty has yet another color for you to choose from - red. This time round, the 5 megapixel camera will come in crimson red when it rolls out in Ukraine. Guess it would be more expensive to import...
To see the word 'cheap' lumped together with 'Sony' is definitely as rare as watching pigs fly, but that day might come pretty soon as Sony has teamed up with Quanta Computer to come up with a prototype Sony...
Asus has rolled out a new 7" digital photo frame known as the Asus UFoto UF735. This model will feature the following :- 7" LCD display at 800 x 480 resolution 128MB of internal memory USB 2.0 port Earphone...
June 01, 2008
The advent of the Game & Watch, Game Boy, DS and PSP surely brought about a revolution in handheld gaming, as long before those electronic wonders were old games that rely on a metal sphere you have to guide...
Unlike Humpty Dumpty who lost his balance when sitting on the wall (without any provocation to boot!), the Egg Speaker you see here from Brando goes one up as it might wobble but won't topple over - kinda reminds...
Guess the new iPhone will not only come with 3G connectivity, but it will also gain GPS navigation capabilities courtesy of Broadcom. According to gigaom, this is made possible due to FCC requirements that requires all phones be capable...
The MediDome drug injector is one neat invention from Christopher Holden, a 21 year old student, and the device is currently going to be patented by his school, Northumbria University in Newcastle. The MediDome aims to do away with...
The Begging Bot from Alexader Gurko is definitely entertaining. Built from a tower PC chassis, this unique bot synches sounds of a floppy as well as hard drive when spinning their respective motors. Once the song is complete, the...
Most of us already have dealt with some sort of high end handsets one time or another (or is a proud owner of one), and we know that these handsets tend to do a whole lot more than just...
With summer (not in Australia anyways) coming up, it is time to hit the beaches and go surfing. Nick Notara has developed this collapsible concept design of a surfboard that breaks down into a couple of pieces, making it...
GCT and Asus have teamed up to demonstrate the GCT GDM7205 WiMAX single-chip integrated circuit which has been included in the ASUS F8 notebook series and EeePC at the upcoming WiMAX Expo in Taipei later this week. According to...
Talk about a small projector indeed - Honlai Technology has rolled out its MP100 LED mini projector, and I must say it takes a rather futuristic approach where design is concerned, boasting a rather alien-looking feel. It fits comfortably...
If you happen to spend plenty of time on the road and wish you can listen to your favorite tracks on the iPod via your car's kick-ass sound system, then this FM transmitter from Green House ought to do...
Homecast has rolled out a brand new GPS navigation system, but unfortunately this looks set to be a Korea-only device. Features of the HM960 include :- 4.3" TFT LCD display in 16:9 format T-DMB receiver AVI, MPG, ASF, WMV,...
iRiver's Spinn has just been given a UK release date this August - so here are more nitty gritty to get all iRiver fans jumping up and down as though their local football team has just picked up the...
Kenko introduced its new DMC-50 Disney digital camera that feature the following :- 5.17 megapixel CMOS sensor 2.4" LCD display 128MB internal memory 4x digital zoom Video recording (640 x 480 @ 15fps)Sounds and looks like something for the...
EDG has released a new DiskGo secure Guardian flash drive that features 256-bit AES hardware encryption and dual-channel SLC flash, where it boasts read and write speeds of 25MB/s and 16MB/s, respectively. The rugged anodized aluminum housing will be...
Case-mate has a new Clear Armor line that caters for the iPod classic, iPod touch, and iPhone amongst other handheld electronic devices. These new cases will use high-quality 3M Scotchgard Protection Film that offers complete protection on both the...
Aromatherapy isn't new, and neither are USB-powered diffusers. The aptly-named Aroma USB says it all - it features a scented fragrance strip that dispenses a fresh whiff of pleasant smelling air whenever the air around you gets stale -...
The Chessmobile is not a vehicle that features a traveling troupe of chess players, but features a cabin that is located on top of a platform which makes it mobile in the event of a crash, helping prevent passengers...
ElectraTherm recently installed a 50-kilowatt machine that uses industrial waste heat as its "fuel", offering yet another avenue for green energy. Dubbed the ElectraTherm Green Machine, this unit is able to save you enough in recouping its purchase cost...
Most docks charge only one device at any one time, but Griffin doubles it's efficiency by offering the PowerDock 2 - this might end up sounding like a sequel, but it is actually able to charge a couple of...
While most USB webcams feature a built-in microphone, how many of them actually has a speaker embedded within? This one does, retailing for an impossibly high $31.99. I personally don't think that's a fair price to pay, as one...
And I thought S3 had given up the fight after its Virge line of video cards peformed miserably against 3DFX in the past, but apparently the company is still alive and kicking, with the Chrome 400 GTX being based...
Biostar has rolled out its successor to the P35 motherboard with the new P45 series, offering a faster Front Side Bus (FSB), a more convenient setup for both Crossfire as well as SLI configurations and the extra bit of...
Doggone it - seems that pets have it better than humans these days. Gone are the times where dogs used to feed off scraps from the table, and they do something useful like hunt down our next meal -...
Now's the time to take advantage of Sharper Image's store closing sales as more than $50 million of inventory is being sold. The store closing won't be permanent as it is part of a move to transform the Sharper...
While common wisom has it that owners should never let their dogs run free, there are times when you're not away of your little pooch being smart enough to unlock its cage, scurrying away to have some fun on...
Both Virgin Mobile USA and Kyocera Wireless have formed a pact, where 15,000 customers who pick up a Virgin Mobile Festival Special Edition Wild Card phone by Kyocera Wireless will be able to gain access to the Virgin Mobile...
Pantech's Duo 2 has apparently been approved by the FCC , but still scant detail is available concerning the device's features. So far we do know that it will be a dual band dual phone, compatible with both North...
Scandyna Speakers has rolled out its compact Dock Pack that comes in black or white colors, offering your iPod another avenue to blast away its music for more than one person (you) to listen. The Dock Pack was specially...
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 is one hotly anticipated handset this summer for obvious reasons, and for those living in the UK you had better cozy up with Orange's terms and conditions if you want to pick one up...
LG's VX8610 Decoy has yet to be announced, but has already started to show up on the FCC site. It seems as though Verizon will be picking up this new handset and making it available to the masses on...












