Piper Jaffray & Company have conducted a limited internet survey (344 respondents) that concluded that roughly two-thirds would not buy an e-book, even if the price was low. Although any limited survey has to be interpreted with caution, this...

Brother's MFC-6490CW is an all-in-one color inkjet printer that offers color printing, faxing, and scanning into a single device, supporting extra large printing as well. It won't break the bank with a $300 price tag, and will help you...

D-Link has plans to roll out a new SIP/DECT dual-mode VoIP phone as well as a small-size home security surveillance system next month, helping the company expand its current lineup of 802.11n draft 2.0 products. I guess this is...

Talk about a radically different GPS navigation system with portable media player capabilities - the CDT GPS PMP (so many Three Letter Acronyms!) amazingly retails for just $102. It features a 3" touch screen display and does the whole...

The Lemon Light is a DIY project that is powered by...a lemon. Yes, this portable light uses a fruit to provide you with some light, making it a great camping device when the clouds are obscuring the sun to...

Going green is the new pink it seems, and the Ozone concept car certainly looks like a pretty interesting vehicle to be in! It runs on just two large wheels at each side, and is powered by hydrogen, making...

This friendly gadget projects interesting patterns of colors wherever you want it to (ceiling, wall…) thanks to its spherical design. Users can orient it whichever way they want. It is possible to change how widely the image is projected. It’s...

Sony Ericsson won't be rolling out its P5i and G702 handsets after all - just in case those model numbers are unfamiliar to you, perhaps the words Paris and BeiBei ring a bell? It seems that these two handsets...

It is hoped by many fitness buffs that Nike+ will be made available for the 3G iPhone, and there could be cause for celebration according to a press release from US gym giant 24 Hour Fitness. "Nike and Apple...

Today’s news about the iPhone, starting with the rates: Rogers has announced plans in the $60-$115 (Canadian) range. In Sweden, plans will start at $50 and in Norway they’ll be as high as $80 (link). Launch preparations: Apple as...

Talk about an old school convergence device - fishing is a suitable sport for the old as there isn't much movement involved, and the fact that some older folk need to get around with the help of a cane...

Mouse Computer has just rolled out the LuvBook U100 in Japan, bringing Intel's Atom processor to the mainstream from next month onwards. Features and specifications include :- Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor Windows XP OS 1GB RAM 80GB hard drive...

Man, guess the MSI Wind is experiencing some hard times coming to the US as word has it the notebook will be delayed for a second time despite being approved by the FCC already. It will apparently make an...

Gélule, or capsule in French, is what you call this pill-shapred radio clock concept. Designed by Pascal Barde from Sequoia Studio, you get one poppin' timepiece which has a backlit LCD display, an omni-directional speaker and a huge volume...

Linksys has made available its Linksys EasyLink Advisor (LELA) Setup Wizard as a native Mac application, helping users manage a fair amount of the more recent router models. It is similar in nature to the Airport Setup Utility, where...

I guess that closed Helio stores will reopen shortly after news that Virgin Mobile will be picking up Helio for a cool $39 million in share equity, merging their latest acquisition into Virgin's mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) business....

Nokia's Supernova series have finally been officially recognized, and these will take over the current position of mid-range fashion handsets. There are four phones in total - the 7210, 7310, 7510, and 7610. Hmm, sounds as though some of...

Folks looking for the LG Dare can now sign up with Verizon Wireless, bringing yet another touch-based handset to the masses before the 3G iPhone hits the market. It will retail for $199 - the same price point as...

Toshiba goes wild with their line of Satellite notebooks which are now powered by the AMD Puma mobile platform. These notebooks include the P300D, A300D, M300D, U400D, L300D, and L350D, and will come with a range of AMD’s Athlon...

HP has recently rolled out a couple more color laser printers in the form of the Color LaserJet CP1215 and CP1518ni. Both of these models are now available in Taiwan, with the former retailing for $328 while the latter...

Duck Image Studio decided that both lights and water, important devices in an emergency system, should not be in separate components, hence coming up with a unified ceiling sprinkler system that boasts an LED light as well. The light...

Just when you think that your cell phone is able to do everything, along comes Qik. Qik enables your handset to perform a direct video streaming, so I would highly recommend some sort of unlimited data plan if you...

Yao Yi of China has come up with a lamp that illuminates using over 40 LED lights, making it way cooler compared to traditional bulbs. As for the lamp's shade, it is but a round balloon complete with a...

If you are a frequent traveler who loves to grow plants at home, one main problem would be keeping them watered. Good neighbors aren't easy to find these days, and the Aqua Globe is here to help. It is...

byD :Sign has a new LCD TV to soothe that itch of yours to buy something new and shiny simply for the sake of spending money - the DC-1902DW. Features include :- 19" LCD panel at 1,440 x 900...

Now here's a neat way to indoctrinate your kid into the world of video games - plaster the entire room with a wallpaper featuring Super Mario Bros wall graphics. Hopefully he/she won't end up with a love to eat...

Here's yet another HD camcorder to hit the market - the DXG-567V. This one caters to the YouTube generation, as it features direct uploading capability, doing away with the need for you to go through the hassle of video...

An image of the Helio store in the upmarket Cherry Creek shopping district of Denver, CO has put up a "Closed" sign, which clearly confirms the news that MVNO Helio is planning to wind up after a long, hard...

The FCC has just given its almighty nod of approval for the MSI Wind, which means we can pretty much expect a gust of such devices hit the market in the forseeable future. You can have a peek at...

Man, talk about getting the most accurate time possible with the Digital Time concept by Freddie Yauner. It is able to display the time right down to a millionth of a second, but hopefully should this be a regular...

Maxtor recently rolled out their Maxtor Central AXIS 7200 RPM NAS that boasts the following :- 1TB of storage DLNA compliance HTTP-based interface for multi-user remote accessThe Maxtor Central Axis is tipped to hit retail stores this July for...

Word on the street has it that the Nikon D700 will be officially announced next Monday, instead of the July 1st date that was originally bandied around the interwebs. Well, give or take a day, I'm sure all you...

Most brainstorming rooms are sordid affairs, but Kayac has teamed up with researchers from Keio University to go against the grain by developing a high-tech brainstorming room which is able to listen to its inhabitants, coming up with the...

NTT DoCoMo's research & development labs are currently working on an eye-controlled MP3 player that isn't too flattering to look at at this point in time. Of course, that's because prototypes are just meant to get the thing going...

The Amazon Kindle could potentially sell even more in the near future if other universities pick up the idea of introducing college textbooks on the device. In fact, Princeton University Press will begin to publish Kindle-edition textbooks this fall,...

CyberLink has taken a good hard look at GPU transcoding capabilities last summer, and they have also been hard at work, adding transcoding to its own software stack. Fast forward one year and you will find the CyberLink PowerDirector...

It is proven yet again that Metal Gear Solid is a hardware mover, placing the PS3 at the top of the Japanese hardware sales charts (albeit for just a week) for the first time since the PS3 was released....

There is word that Apple will be releasing a pre-release version of iTunes 7.7 for developers tonight, and this new version will be able to do more than just sync music and video to the 3G iPhone. Of course,...

The Sony PS3 will receive an improvement in the areas of size and price this fall, thanks to the inclusion of a smaller, cooler, cheaper, and more efficient processor thanks to the 65nm manufacturing process. While this 65nm process...

That's what leaked images of an upcoming Kmart sales ad shows anyway, come this July 6th. Will a $50 discount actually move your heart (and wallet) to pick up this relatively old console already, if you haven't done so...

The Boom Arm Starbase Workstation is perfect for those who want nothing more than to stay at home all day long and work, preferably in their bed. It offers just the right angle for you to type on, and...

The FCC has recently approved of the Mio Moov 380, making this a rather interesting release considering the fact that it boasts a built-in SIM card that allows you to make and receive calls as well as text messages...

MarineAV ups the ante when it comes to the size of waterproof TVs - this time round, we have a 70" monster simply known as "LCD70". How uninspiring, eh? Well, what can you expect from this behemoth? 1,920 x...

Photo galleries: Dell Studio 1537, Dell Studio 1735 We’ve had access to the new Dell Studio 1535 and 1735. If you missed them, the pair are 17” and 15” laptops with an updated design featuring features reserved to high-end laptops...

Ask any jock and he'll tell you that he can't get enough of remote controls in his life, and wish that there was one which could shut the wife and kids up as well. The Remote Buddy is the...

Being a cyclist often leaves you somewhere near the bottom of the road user food chain, and despite having laws that help prevent untoward accidents on cyclists, bad things still happen due to a large number of factors -...

Ah, finally the day has come where e-book readers resemble the traditional tome more and more, this time with a dual screen display for a more natural reading feel to it. This prototype functions like a normal book, and...

It certainly took quite some time in coming, but here we have the region-free Blu-ray player known as ICOS HD series. These ICOS HD kits aren't easy to install at all, and should be done by a professional unless...

Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI) has successfully developed an Eye Glass Display (EGD) module which is able to throw a 60" virtual image connected to a mobile device as small as a cell phone. This EGD module accepts signals...

Matrox Graphics (are they still alive?) has a new range of graphic cards - the M-Series. “M” stands for Multi-monitor, and the cards offer (only?) 512MB memory, native PCIe x16 and the ability to support up to 4 monitors. They're...

Most nightclubs feature bass-thumping audio to get one's body grooving, and this club in Britain is no different. What makes it stand out from the other nightspots is the green theme, featuring a recycled water system to flush the...

It is a well known fact never to leave your dog unattended whenever you take it out for a walk, but sometimes even the most vigilant of us could lose our concentration during crucial moments, resulting in a pooch...

Word has it that Apple will be making some pretty significant changes to its iPod nano, and despite the improvements it will still retail for less than the current price, which is good news for customers. It seems as...

It seems that Sony will be rolling out a new movie download service this summer in the US for its Sony PS3 owners. According to Kazuo Hirai of Sony, this service will also be made available in Japan and...

The Motorola ROKR E8 will be made available to T-Mobile subscribers come July 7th, retailing for $199.99 with a 2-year service plan. This flagship device might come with a whole lot of cool bells and whistles, but I don't...

The Dual Music Player concept brings together the old and the new, where you get a fold-out CD player that is capable of playing back MP3 files as well. It works with Bluetooth earsets for a truly wireless experience,...

The recently introduced Dell Inspiron Studio laptops will have an accessory that brings a little bit of the Mac OS to the world of Windows-based computers. Known as the Dell Dock, this launcher helps organize the Vista desktop in...

Inkel of Korea has a couple of new stereo systems that take the rather unconventional route of allowing one to record audio CD contents straight onto a USB flash drive, without the need for conversion software whatsoever. Perfect for...

It seems that Internet-based care does help when it comes to blood pressure monitoring, according to a group of researchers in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association. I suppose having some sort of accountability with the doctor...

I remember back in the days where ATI's All-in-Wonder cards were real value-for-money (like today’s Radeon HD 4870), and here we are today with AMD resurrecting that very same line with the $199 ATI All-in-Wonder HD. This is a PCI Express...

Stereo 3D could be the next big thing where home entertainment is concerned, as the 3D@Home Consortium, consisting of Disney, Universal, Philips, Samsung, Sony, Thomson and IMAX, are working towards an affordable home-based solution. It seems that (stereo) 3D...

Word has it that Innolux have successfully come to an agreement with Apple where touch panel orders are concerned, with shipments slated to begin real soon. Innolux have yet to respond to this speculation, but it does give out...

Panasonic knows that summer is coming, and most people would love nothing better than to frolic by the pool, but that doesn't mean one should leave the cell phone at home unattended to. Hence, the Tropical 823P waterproof 3G...

The Earthmate PN-40 is a GPS unit that targets serious outdoor adventurers, boasting a rock-solid design that is capable to withstand even the most rigorous of outdoor conditions. To know it better, here are the list of specifications and...

Here's an image of what could possibly be the Nikon D700 - granted, leaked blurry images have been available for some time already, but this is a full-on body shot for you to drool over. Rumors have it that...

Here's a DIY method to come up with your very own iPhone Anti-Interference Shield, doing away with all the buzzing sounds your iPhone wreaks upon unshielded speakers. It might lower the quality of your reception by a wee bit...

I remember Will Smith in I, Robot, spraying his bionic arm with some sort of instant skin to cover up the damage, and this time round we have something out of the world of science fiction that could be...

Could the Wildcat finally phase out the Hummer that is currently a mainstay military vehicle when it is released? Well, this is a potential candidate for Medium Personnel Carrier (MPC) missons, and here's a short snippet on the Wildcat's...

Check out the image of the Spinner flying car of Blade Runner fame - this one is different as it is constructed completely from LEGO. Is there nothing that LEGO cannot build? Truly, this is one creative toy that...

Word on the street has it that Microsoft could allow third parties to come up with their own Xbox 360 consoles. This is certainly news, but do you see any benefits for Microsoft in this exercise, assuming the rumor...

Europeans, rejoice! Pioneer has a new range of Blu-ray players for you this time round, amounting to three in total. They are the Profile 2.0-compliant BDP-LX91, Designer BDP-LX08 and BDP-LX71. These new units will all share the following :-...

HP has just released the HP Pavilion dv5z entertainment notebook that is powered by AMD's Puma mobile platform. This 15.4" notebook will feature :- Up to 4GB RAM ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated/ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB GPU Up...

Here's a take on the Roboremote by a member of Robocommunity.com. I find the Roboremote and its software to be very straightforward and easy to use, and it gives you access to all of the possible commands that you...

Dell has just made official its Inspiron Studio line, bridging the worlds of the XPS and Inspiron together in a mid-range product that is easy on the eyes and wallet. You will be surprised to note that higher end...

It seems that Starbucks Coffee will not be supporting most of its music efforts by the time September rolls around, doing away with full-sized CD racks and reducing selection to a pitiful four "slots" per store. There is more...

Dell has released a new Dual NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX upgrade kit that targets existing XPS M1730 laptop owners who have yet to discover the joys of souped up GPUs. This video card upgrade can be purchased from the...

SAFA's latest voice recorder, the A350R is pretty interesting since it can be kep in a book-shaped case, allowing you to record conversations discreetly. It does so courtesy of the dual-stereo microphone, and the A350R is able to support...

Now here's an iPod dock that is different from all the other plastic offerings in the market since it is made from wood. The Marubeni iPod docking station will come in American Walnut (€65) or Scandinavian Birch (€60) finish,...

The CastGrabber is a standalone podcast downloader which works great for just about any MP3 player available on the market. In essence, all you need to do is plug in an Ethernet cable and a USB cable to your...

The Trackbar Emotion Wrist Rest is something interesting to consider - it connects to your computer via USB, and has a quartet of buttons as well as one wheel which allows you to scroll, click and move the mouse...

The PistolCam could potentially clear up any misunderstandings during a botched shoot-out as it will begin to record the moment you aim your gun at a criminal. This will definitely make it much easier to do a post-mortem on...

Tandem bicycles are fun to look at and they really offer something different compared to the solitary cycling life, but designer Jiang Qian decided to go against the grain with the electric tandem bicycle. Interestingly enough, it lacks pedals...

Newman has a new MP3 player for the masses which won't break the bank at $73, and it does contain a whole plethora of functions for you to kick back and enjoy. The tiny screen isn't too suitable for...

The Shadow II from T-Mobile has just leaked out, and it will hold the claim of being the first smartphone running on Microsoft's operating system to support cell-to-Wi-Fi call bridging whenever it is used on T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home service. This...

Those who are planning to pick up a Chrysler next year will be able to benefit from the optional UConnect Web service that brings 3G connectivity in the car itself, propogated by WiFi. This will enable compatible smartphones and...

We all know that an atom is impossibly small, and Imation decided to expand upon its literal meaning with their new Atom USB flash drive which is a wee bit longer than an ordinary paperclip, making it tiny enough...

Ray guns captured the imagination of many back in the 1960s and 1970s, where UFOs and little green men were all the rage. For those who are still stuck in that era, you can always spruce up your imagination...

Sigh...I'm looking forward to the BlackBerry Bold's release, but unfortunately it has been delayed until August on AT&T. Word has it that both AT&T and RIM are currently having niggling software problems with battery life as well as overheating...

This puppy you see above, Hope, had the misfortune of being born without front legs. Orthotist David Turnbill took this opportunity to fashion a custom support for Hope by using a couple of model airplane wheels, where each artificial...

The HP TouchSmart IQ504 has started to ship, bringing the following delicious specifications to the table :- 22" touch screen display Intel Core 2 Duo processor 4GB RAM Integrated graphicsMan, all that hardware only to be limited by integrated...

Sony's TP1 media center PC solution has received an update in the form of the VGX-TP1DQ/B and VGX-TP1D. Some of the more notable improvements include a couple of Ground Digital TV tuners and a Giga Pocket Digital Software that...

Panasonic's Toughbook can be said to be the anti-Eee PC - it offers durability of unprecedented levels that something as fragile as the Eee PC could never hope to achieve. Of course, the $2,499 price tag also plays a...

Nokia's N78 has just received its first over-the-air (OTA) update that features the following changes :- Improved Bluetooth stability Improved Music Player stability Improved Camera performance Naviscroll performance tweaks Interestingly enough, the maximum display brightness has been lowered by...

The Ovei pod is definitely a device meant for the uber-rich as they bask in the knowledge that money can buy a certain degree of happiness. After all, the £50,000 price tag is definitely nothing to sneeze at. Designed...

Kohjinsha has just launched its SC130 in Korea, and this model has already been out in Japan, going by the moniker SC3. The local price will apparently cost under $1,000, featuring GPS navigation as well. It ought to arrive...

The Airremote application will be hitting the App store next month, and is compatible with both the iPhone and the iPod touch. For just $99, you get a software-based universal remote control, although I'd prefer to have a dedicated...

While most USB flash drives share the same innards, there are a fair number of them that look radically different from one another in order to make a point. The CINA USB flash drive is one of them, boasting...

Don't you just love the mix of retro and new technology? Enter the iPhone application known as the iRetroPhone. It brings a rotary dialing application that harks back to the days before numeric keypads made an appearance, and you...

Thanks to a string of updates, the HP Mini-Note gets a boost that is sufficient to make windowed video close to perfect and full-screen video bad, but not as bad. Yes, with the earlier software, video was sometimes choppy,...

Marketing week has an article that mentions how Sony might be preparing to launch a PlayStation mobile phone which could be based on the PSP. The site reports that relations between the two companies have been “frosty” and that...

I always thought that satellite dishes were ugly, especially when they are on a nice building. It looks like this dish could save the day by simply blending with the surroundings… It exists in different patterns so check them...

ATI/AMD have launched their new Radeon HD 4870 card. The chip is smaller than NVIDIA’s GTX 280, but just to give you an idea, it is still larger than an Intel Penryn… “Cheap and fast” can also be called...

JVC's new range of LCD TVs can even entertain you with videos straight from your iPod since it comes with an integrated iPod dock. All four models will boast JVC's new TeleDock, with all but one of them featuring...

Our friends on sister site Uberphones have managed to snag a leaked image of RIM's upcoming BlackBerry - the Kickstart. This one looks rather bulky, but it does hold the distinction of being the first clamshell handset from BlackBerry....

The HTC Mogul will be getting a Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM update from Sprint, and that information was leaked. This Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM has a build version 19208.1.0.2 of CE OS 5.2.19208, while the radio version is 3.42.02....

LG's upcoming Chocolate 3 line will feature new colors in addition to black - and customers will be able to groove to a new light blue option. This newly colored device will feature a silver keypad and music wheel...

Check out this wireless telephone that not only works with the GSM bands, it also doubles up as a media playback device, compatible with both MP3 and MPEG4 file formats. Among the other features include :- GSM phone/wireless phone/cellular...

Man, I hate Rubik's Cube when I was a kid and even until now (minus numerous tutorials online who let you know how to get it solved), I have yet to stumble upon the magical combination that can unlock...

Ricoh has another compact digital camera out - the GX200. This one will oust the aged GX100, and it will feature the following :- Removable tilting electronic viewfinder 12 megapixel resolution 2.7" LCD display Smooth Imaging Engine III processorThere...

I remember fondly from my childhood days when I had great times watching Ultraman kick ass against a monster rampaging across Tokyo. Of course, he'll always wait until the last minute to use his super ray, but that's enough...

Pure has rolled out the Pure One Mini portable radio which measures a mere 130mm x 135mm x 60mm. It offers a phenomenal 20 hour battery life for non-stop listening if you happen to hook it up with the...

The Xbox 360 is not the quietest kid on the block, but thankfully we have third party manufacturers to come up with alternative casings like the Lian-Li PC-XB01 case mod which is due this August. It features a solitart...

It is sad to see man turn to computers for solace from this cold and cruel world, and the Sweety concept certainly doesn't help alleviate such stereotypes. This virtual character aims to help you discover the painful truth of...

A-DATA lays claim to the fastest Compact Flash card in the world with the Turbo Series, claiming a phenomenal 52MB/s read and 47MB/s write speeds. It will be available in both 8GB and 16GB capacities, and is constructed using...

Yes, we are still dreaming of a portable Xbox until today since Sony and Nintendo already have established themselves in the handheld console arena. This concept sees a pretty busty chick wielding the mini Xbox as though it were...

iLuv has started to ship the i1255 device that not only functions as a DVD player, it also boasts iPod connectivity, allowing compatible iPods to dock on it while outputting video to an attached TV. You won't get high...

Samsung's latest Yepp P2 portable media player features DMB connectivity, allowing one to view your favorite TV show even when you're out on the road. Sounds like the perfect fodder to keep yourself occupied during those boardroom meetings with...

Matsushita has plans to mass produce 37" OLED TVs within the next three years, and this is an interesting development since it could prove the spark to jump-start the OLED market which is priced out of reach of ordinary...

The NBC Los Angeles Traffic Cam is an application that allows folks to view from over 270 cameras located along the city's streets and highways, checking if there are nasty traffic snarls before you leave your office. I think...

Guess everything is going touch screen these days - Genius' latest SP-T1200 speakers feature a touch screen panel that lets you control various functions including volume, bass and treble at the touch of a finger. Gotta love the adjustable...

Pantech's latest handset, the Love Canvas (also known by its model number IM-R300), is the first touch screen cell phone from the company. It won't be freely available though, being an exclusive offer only from SK Telecom. Features include...

The Jelly Stick phone charger is so small, most men might probably mistake it for a lipstick of some sort. Available in gold, silver, blue, pink and black colors, you will be able to have an instant additional hour...

How does 150 miles-per-gallon sound to you? Sweet, right? The Antro Solo from Hungary breaks new ground with a 150 miles-per-gallon mileage, as it thrives on being a gas-electric hybrid. This is a three seater vehicle, and passenger seats...

The Orange Dance Charge portable phone charger relies on kinetic power to help keep your cell phone juiced up. It uses the kinetic movement of a system of weights and magnets, but won't strain your arms at just 180...

Hello Kitty strikes yet again, this time in the form of the TL19TX1 LCD TV. Features include :- 19" display at 1,440 x 810 resolution 1,000:1 contrast ratio 300cd/m² brightness 5ms response time 1Seg tuner HDMI interface Built-in speakers...

Being a diabetic is no fun, but thankfully medical advances has made this disease all the more manageable. Debiotech and STMicroelectronics have teamed up to deliver the Nanopump, a device that relies on microfluidic MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) technology to...

Now there is no business for any dog to own a cell phone, but Dwango is wacky enough to release a new ringtone in a frequency that caters only to dogs. I wonder if this could be used as...

Logitech announced this Mac-compatible Quickcam Vision Pro webcam that, unlike its PC counterpart does not need a control panel to tweak camera settings. Logitech did this by integrating the control panel functions directly into the webcam, thus making all...

JVC aims for another "world's first" record with their new LCD TV, achieving the thinnest LCD TV in the world with integrated tuners. Not only are they much sliimer than usual (hence taking up less space in your living...

Lenovo aims to take Dell's Vostro market share with the new ThinkPad SL range. This new notebook line will focus on performance computing without sacrificing certain home-friendly aspects, bringing a healthy balance to both work and play. You get...

Finally, the long awaited Nokia N78 has arrived on US shores, and it will retail for $560 a pop if you decide to pick one up from any of Nokia's flagship stores. Among the more interesting features within include...

A California company recently rolled out a 25-watt mobile fuel cell system that has enough juice to power a ruggedized laptop computer. A solitary 250cc cartridge is able to offer up to 14 hours of power, which is pretty...

What's the point of having something new without comparing it to the old? Here's an image of the upcoming 3G iPhone with the older version, courtesy of our friends at iLounge. Its front is almost exactly the same as...

It is normal for us to want our computers running at an optimal level, and this time round here's a tip for those who rock on to Windows Vista. Lifehacker was reporting that Windows Vista occupies a single CPU...

Nokia already had a large stake in Symbian, the entity that produces the operating system (OS) for its phones. Now, the company bought the rest of the shares for $410M and announced that phone makers would not have to...

Are your colleagues teaming up against you, hoping that the next round of office politics will see you whimper and switch companies because they resent your genius and speedy route to the top? Well, show them that you not...

The DVR Camcorder Pen will definitely appeal to the spies among you, or at least those who want to run a covert operation in a discreet manner. This pen is able to write just like any other pen, but...

American Airlines is looking forward to June 25th - the day where they will begin testing in-flight Wi-Fi technology. This technology is tipped to debut on a return flight between New York City's JFK and Los Angeles' LAX. Once...

Motorola has a couple of new MING handsets - this time round, we have the A1600 and A1800 to grace our screens. The MING A1600 features the following :- 2.4? 262K color TFT display Touch screen and stylus Linux...

Man, and I thought that skateboards were pretty much all alike all this while until I lay eyes on the Altered Pro Module 600 Wireless Electric Skateboard. Burning a $500 hole in your pocket if you want one, thisself-powered...

Looks like Koreans have come up with their very own kiddy notebook - the Lukid from Daewoo Lucoms. This mobile computer is meant for low-cost educational use, based on the Intel Classmate PC. It will feature the following specifications...

We told you about Mio’s upcoming Knight Rider GPS (see Mio Knight Rider photos) but the synthetic voice of Kitt (William Daniels) being the star of the show, there’s nothing like a good video (with audio!) to get a better...

We already published about Cellspin when they launched at DEMO 08 in January. This service enables users to create and publish media content on their favorite websites. Since the launch, they added MySpace, Twitter, and Pownce to their list...

Just how big do you think a digital photo frame should be? Where does the line between that and an LCD TV cross? Well, those questions have gone unanswered with the 32" SP3200 digital photo frame. Features include :-...

Dr. Who fans will be thrilled with the Dalek security camera, featuring a tiny pinhole spy cam fitted by a London security firm. It might look like a toy at first glance, and most people won't give additional thought...

Portable Gaming Solutions have come up with the ingenious idea of cramming your Xbox 360 into a laptop-like case, although the conversion is equal to the amount of a brand new Xbox 360 and more. This highly functional mod...

So we've seen solar-powered bras recently, but what about harnessing the power of kinetic energy for those with ample bosoms? After all, the physics of breast motion have already gone under close scrutiny by a bunch of researchers over...

D-Link just released its new dual-band RangeBooster N router in the form of the DIR-628, offering 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. It is able to switch to 2.4GHz signals for low-intensity network throughput or 5.4GHz...

Hyundai Heavy Industries' (HHI) new vessel technology known as Thrust Fin, and when attached to a ship's rudder, it will boost thrust while saving fuel at the same time. To prove the credibility of such technology, HHI attached the...

Verizon owners of the Treo 700wx will lbe pleased to know that there is an upcoming update numbered 1.24 which will see an update to the operating system, finally hitting Windows Mobile 6 Professional. Unfortunately, Sprint users will miss...

Most folks will leave the Apple TV alone, but the more enterprising ones don't mind busting it open to introduce some more improvements. This Apple TV hack isn't for the faint-hearted, but it will require an interest in modding...

Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology have managed to cobble together a remote health monitoring device by wiring a cell phone, a GPS receiver, and an ECG unit. This DIY device is more than capable of tracking a...

Softbank, the official iPhone carrier in Japan will be releasing the local 3G iPhone (8GB) for $215, which is slightly more expensive than the $199 price tag slapped on the US version. To double the internal memory, you will...

The airline industry is in a huge mess now with soaring oil prices, which is why I fully commend the effort of finding an alternative to petroleum-based fuels. Japan Airlines (JAL) has hooked up with Air New Zealand, Continental...

Go nuts with the EleeNo Cyber watch - it will take a degree of sorts to be able to tell the time. I don't really get the idea behind such timepieces which require a fair bit of training before...

Mtron is dead serious when it comes to SSDs, as they are currently working on a next generation which will boast maximum read/write speeds of up to 260/240MBps respectively. Now that's super fast no matter which way you look...

The people from Archoslounge has finally finished reviewing the Archos GPS system, with the 605 WiFi being the portable media of choice. It is interesting to note that despite being able to mount your Archos 605 on a windshield,...

The problem of hydrogen storage has apparently been solved thanks to ammonia borane - a powder which is more hydrogen-dense than liquid hydrogen itself. This stable white powder will release hydrogen gas upon heating. Currently, research is being done...

Word has it that the Samsung Omnia will be arriving on the AT&T network sometime in Q3 this year. This nifty little touch screen handset will feature :- Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional 5 megapixel camera with face detection technology...

JVC's new NX-PN7 Dual iPod docking station aims to be different from others by offering the ability to hold a couple of iPods or iPhones simultaneously, although it doesn't make sense to have both of them blasting out tunes...

Rumors have it that the new range of FW, Z, SR, and BZ Sony VAIO notebook PCs will arrive this summer, all based on Intel's new Montevina platform. Among the improvements include larger screen sizes (16.4" and 13.1"), up...

There are a thousand and one reasons why pipes get clogged up, and I'm pretty sure Mario & Luigi will be able to rattle off all of them with ease. Strange how they make their way through pipes without...

Palm will be offering an unlocked Centro, so you don't have to be shackled down by Sprint, AT&T and Verizon if you want to pick up this phenomenal seller. This carrier-independent version will feature quad-band GSM support (850/900/1800/900 Mhz),...

It is confirmed that Mercedes Benz will be rolling out a fully electric S-Class in 2010, and I'm pretty sure that this model will feature all the safety and luxurious features of the gas/diesel powered versions, but will it...

The Smoke Block emergency mask just shows the kind of times we're living in - dangerous ones, of course. It is being bandied about as an effective means of protection against hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide seems to be all...

I guess when the year 2010 rolls around (which ain't too far off away actually), most females will have a funky blue-dyed hairdo, and Nintendo decides to update their Wii not only cosmetically but electronically as well. The Wiimote...

Let's take a quick look at the Kohjinsha SX Series and what it has to offer :- 8.9" touch screen display at 1,280 x 768 resolution Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor 1GB RAM 60GB HDD Super Multi-DVD drive Wi-Fi...

D-Link will be offering a free upgrade for its D-Link DNS-323 network attached storage (NAS) device, allowing folks who live off BitTorrent downloads for all their entertainment needs to be able to upload and download files sans a PC,...

First we have robots to dispatch us puny humans in a cerebral game of chess, and now they want to score any victory in air-hockey as well. Developed by Nuvation, it is able to win slightly over 90% of...

The hobbyist-built ReadyBot cleaning robot is definitely a plus to have in any home, since it not only scrubs your entire floor spic and span, it is also able to pick up your child's toys after them so that...

"Regional WiMAX" services has been shown to visitors at the "Japan Cable TV & Telecommunications Show 2008" last week, relying on the 10MHz in the 2.5GHz band. This service is tipped to kick off early this October assuming the...

You don’t know what to do with the 120hz that your Mitsubishi DLP supports? Well, don’t worry, they do know what to do with it and it’s called stereoscopic 3D. Select movies and video games can be rendered with...

NewSky Factory has this visually interesting faux-sky called SkyCeiling that - they claim- could be a healing tool for dementia or Alzheimer patients. It is called “programmable” because one can change the “scene” and the lighting conditions. That’s interesting because we...

Developed by the Hirose Fukushima Lab (Japan), this “snake” is quite interesting to watch when it moves underwater. It needs water resistance to propel itself. It can also move on firm ground, but I suspect that the fins make...

I know kids have a hard time eating their vegetables, but eggs? I personally love eggs, and the Egg Robot will definitely brighten up my day. The Egg Robot comes in a funky sort of peace from a planet...

Guess trash will be a pretty hot commodity in the future, with this concept seeing a cell phone constructed from trash. After all, current cell phones normally use around 44 out of the 112 elements known to mankind, creating...

What you see here looks like some sort of amateur job, but the Laser Surveillance Defeater is more than meets the eye. It is a portable device that is small enough to fit just about anywhere, allowing you to...

T-Mobile has offered two new handsets that will take advantage of its HotSpot@Home Wi-Fi calling service - the Nokia 6301 candybar phone and the Samsung t339 clamshell. Both of them are able to form a bridge between the cellular...

And I thought that Dunhill does just ciggies and fashion, but they have just come together with British hi-fi specialist Meridian to deliver the AD88 home entertainment system. This holds some form of artistic value as it is completely...

The Illuminating Table will definitely be the centerpiece of your living room if you can afford one - it features a combination of 3D arrays of interactive color movement which are controlled in real time, adding a touch of...

Asus' Eee Stick has already made its way to the FCC annals, including internal and external photos, a user's manual as well as various reports that ensured everything was in good running order. The GMC-1 package as it is...

Here's a leaked image of the Helio Ocean 2 that was caught in the wild, and as with all other spy/leaked images, there is no hint of pixel perfection here. It takes on a slider form factor and looks...

The B-membrane computer concept design by Korean Won-Seok Lee is something worth taking a second look at - it might resemble some fancy pants subwoofer from JBL, but actually holds the innards of a computer within. Bulky monitors are...

Word on the street has it that Motorola is going for broke with their newest flagship cell phone, and this could very well be their "last stand" too. It seems that internally, most folks hope that this will be...

Man, you can't be too sure who's watching you these days, so for folks who have a penchant to fool around behind their partners' backs, they had best watch out against incriminating evidence against them being recorded discreetly. Enter...

Firefox 3 is not only meant for the desktop computer, but it is also available on a USB flash drive thanks to the efforts of the good people at PortableApps.com. They managed to condense it into a USB flash...

Now this is definitely one game that will get the adrenaline pumping, and I suggest making sure that your home fire insurance is up-to-date before you indulge in a little Fire Footbag game. Made from flameproof Kevlar fibers, you...

The Wii homebrew scene isn't just all about software but hardware as well, with the WiiBrator being the latest device that makes the Wiimote an alternative "relaxation" device. This is a highly advanced technology demo of a Wii vibrator....

For those who suffer from an inferiority complex and want to have the biggest of just about everything, perhaps this Big Time Digital Wall Clock would fit the bill. Measuring 100cm x 50cm in size, you surely won't miss...

The AOpen ubox LE300 is the maiden product from the XCubox series. It features the following :- HDMI and HDCP support nVIDIA MCP68PVNT chipset AM2 Integrated MCP68PVNT chipset 7.1 channel digital audioDepending on what you want the AOpen ubox...

The sPult universal remote control concept by Yurii Smitana Perfilov is jaw-dropping to say the least. It boasts one of the most simple yet elegant designs that look set to withstand the test of time, doing away with the...

Folks looking forward to the Treo 800w will be pleased as punch to note that the smartphone has gotten a July 13 launch date with Sprint. Features of this include EVDO Rev. A, Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS navigation. It...

So what's the new Gigabye M704 like for users? Our friends at UMPC Portal can't really find any serious faults with it, other than the fact that the keyboard would be better off with a backlight, the fan being...

The Panasonic Toughbook line is about to see yet another addition to the family, and this time the newest Toughbook will come in the form of a rugged mini tablet PC. It will rely on Intel's latest Atom platform to...

Suitcases can be a pain to lug around if you're a frequent traveler who have yet to master the art of light travel, so here's a motorized suitcase from Live Luggage to help you out. The solution isn't cheap...

Leading supermarket chain, Aeon Co., Ltd. in Japan is currently mulling over the decision to include electric car charging ports at its supermarkets to help out Japanese automobile manufacturers. This announcement will definitely find automobile execs (in Japan, at...

Panasonic has now rolled out the 5.1-channel RP-WF5500 headphones that will feature the following :- Frequency response of 20-22,000Hz Driver diameter of 40mm Supports Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS, AAC Guess this is good only for those who want to...

Cell phones have certainly come from a long way since the days where they were used as a(n expensive) means of communication. Today, we find cell phones smart enough to handle basic computing tasks like word processing, e-mail checking...

Motorola has just announced the MOTOZINE ZN5 cell phone that sees a collaboration with Kodak, resulting in a high quality cell phone camera that shoots images up to 5-megapixels in resolution. In addition, it features :- USB and Wi-Fi...

According to reports on the WSJ, the Google Mobile Phone OS Android will experience a delay, missing the 2H 2008 roll-out date as a number of carriers have issues getting hold of Android handsets before the year is over....

At least for those who purchased their 3G iPhone from Germany, that is. Word has it that no longer will the consumer need to be shackled down by being locked into visiting just T-Mobile stores, as a deal has...

Asus' new VW223B LCD monitor is touted to be the first of its kind, featuring DisplayLink technology. While those flying solo won't find this to be interesting, folks who do plenty of multi-tasking will find it all the more...

At long last, the Livescribe Pulse Smartpen is now available for purchase from various Target, Amazon and major college bookstores. Perfect for those who are heading back for classes, the Pulse Smartpen is able to capture handwriting while recording...

If you're a big fan of mountaineering or wall climbing, then the USB Carabiner Flash Drive is just the thing for you. Think about it - you can store an electronic version of your will in there for investigators...

Now how many USB hubs just get their job done without much fanfare? Most of them, aye? This one does it with a little bit more aplomb, thanks to the built-in lights, a swivel connector and a retractable design....

Green House of Japan has released its new series of GH-ERC-PIG earphones. The word "PIG" in there is not an acroynm, but suggests porcine designs that fit snugly into your ears. The earphones boast an impedance of 16? and...

Anyone who sat in a premium luxury sedan before will know that the cabin in there is whisper quiet, thanks to the engineers who ensure that there is an optimal amount of sound insulation against the outside world. After...

This gaming beast of a PC from Mousse Computer is known as the Masterpiece V960XV1. Check out the specifications below and weep. Intel Core 2 Extreme processor QX9770 (3.2 GHz, 12MB L2 cache, 1600MHz FSB) Intel X48 Express Chipset...

The Cell Ranger claims to offer an additional two to three bars of signal for just about any cell phone, although I'm not entirely convinced it is that powerful. Heck, it even touts to work wonders with a 3G...

Now this is one iPod accessory that is truly different from the rest - it comes in the form of a Skateboard Speaker Shelf. Not only does it function as an iPod-compatible audio system, it also doubles up as...

No doubt the Hulk will send this Geiger counter PC case mod nuts if the Green One ever gets near it. This unique case mod harks back to the Cold War era where the threat of nuclear bombs are...

Going on a long trip especially on a plane in Economy Class is quite literally a pain-in-the-neck. Most people carry travel pillows with them though, but this Aroma Snoozer comes with the added attraction of aromatherapy. It is capable...

The Unichal dixau concept dictionary is definitely something different from thumbing through old, dusty tomes. Place it over any unfamiliar English word and it will show the meaning of the word on the computer monitor in front, featuring real...

Forget about those knock-knock jokes - with the Digital Door Viewer, you'll be able to know who's at the door without having to walk all the way up to the peephole. You can view whoever is on the other...

I realize that for that amount of money you probably could get a bigger external drive. However, the Black Cherry portability, great performance, a very nice look, and three year warranty is hard to pass up