Yesterday, PlanetEye opened its beta to the public and I took some time to review it. This innovative travel site lets users plan their trip by exploring the location they are going to visit. The core of the user...
July 11, 2008
TMSUK, a robot developer introduced a brand new remote-control robot which offers a new way to shop - from the comfort of your home, that is. This telerobotic shopper is a modified TMSUK-4 humanoid robot that boasts different cell...
Feeling frustrated? Well, let it all out with a nice, long scream at the top of your lungs, and you don't even need to travel to the Grand Canyon to do so as long as you have the Shouting...
This cell phone concept is truly different as it toys with the idea of how we used to talk on an imaginary handset with our hand, both pinky and thumb stretch out while the rest of the fingers are...
LG's Chocolate 3 clamshell handset will no longer be released on July 14 as we reported, as Verizon just made known to the masses that it will hit the streets a good 24 hours earlier - that leaves us...
Intel's Health Guide device, a personal health system, has finally received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This care management tool targets healthcare professionals who are currently managing patients suffering from chronic conditions, enabling caregivers to...
Here's an image of the upcoming Sony Ericsson W902, and it has been given the official name "Patty". Judging by the images from the source, the W902 will feature a 5 megapixel autofocus camera module complete with a PhotoFlash...
Breville is well known when it comes to kitchen appliances, and the company has outdone itself yet again with the FP21 blender/processor hybrid. What makes this so special, you ask? For starters, it comes with presets for smoothies and...
OCZ expands its gaming line with the Elixir keyboard to help you gain that extra edge over your opponents in the frantic world of gaming. It comes in an ergonomic and sturdy design to withstand hours of non-stop play...
If your girlfriend is a fitness freak, then the MioPINK Motiva heart rate monitor watch is just the thing for her. Not only does it come in the female-friendly pink color, it also boasts an EKG monitor that keeps...
You just gotta love the to-down view of the Big Time LED Watch Table - it truly looks like a watch to begin with, but upon closer inspection, you will realize that this is another piece of furniture to...
Leadtek recently introduced its WinFast PxDTV1300 T TV tuner card which is capable of working with DVB-T TV and HDTV H.264 reception. This card is pretty tiny, and it comes accompanied by WinFast PVR2 software to get you started....
Kodak has released its new EasyShare Z1015 IS digital camera that features the following :- 10 megapixel CMOS sensor Schneider-Kreuznach 15x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens Captures 720p 30fps video Smart capture technology Optical image stabilization Face detection...
Rumors abound concerning the Sony Vaio Z series, but all of those were put to rest as photos of the notebooks' were leaked via pamphlets. Depending on the model you pick, resolution will hit 1,600 x 900 for the...
AOC has introduced a new LCD monitor in the form of the 2230Fh. Features of this unit include :- HD3 technology Proprietary menu and remote 4-in-1 memory card reader 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio USB...
At long last, the venerable Windows 3.11 operating system will officially be put to rest four months after Windows XP is removed from the consumer market. Yes, that would mean that Windows 3.11 has been around for a good...
Brando has made available the USB 2.5-inch IDE/SATA Bridge Adapter which is pretty much self-explanatory - it forms a bridge between a USB port and one IDE, SATA or CompactFlash memory card slot. This means and standard SATA or...
Solar panels aren't exactly the most efficient green technology around, but scientists have come up with a new solar dye that is able to capture energy from the sun in a new way, potentially increasing the power generated by...
Bird Electron recently released its peanut-shaped speakers known as the EZ16YG. This pair of stereo speakers comes with a couple of 30mm drivers, measuring 108mm x 50mm x 100mm and tips the scales at 25 grams. It comes with...
The iDesk Surfbar is a desk on wheels that make it easier for executives and professionals to move from one corner to another without compromising on their desk setup. The iDesk can be customized according to your specifications, so...
Nets2go has released a set of 9 custom-made wooden blinds, but these are no ordinary ones as they feature Web 2.0 logos. The most prominent one among them is Google, but you also get luminaries such as YouTube, Digg,...
The Trailerbike is worth taking a look at if you want to spend some quality time with your child exercising. This one-wheeled bike extension is attached to the back portion of your bike, making it a snap to bring...
Wazakura Koubou from Japan will be rolling out two new gold-plated computer keyboards for folks who have way too much dough in their bank accounts. After all, if you're running broke, you can always head towards the pawn shop...
Microsoft's latest move in introducing a price cut for its Xbox 360 console has not fazed Sony, as the Japanese electronics giant won't budge from their current price structure, at least for the forseeable future. After all, with Metal...
I've read stories of old concerning the millionaires of yore (back in the days where a million dollars was actually worth something, and you could get a decent meal for a couple of pennies) burning their money just to...
Kingston has just released its 15GB DataTraveler 400 USB flash drive, and this model comes pre-loaded with MigoSync data synchronization software. You will be able to work with different computers simultaneously by directly synchronizing files, e-mail and Internet browser...
July 10, 2008
The Panic Mouse Motorized Cat Toy is so interesting, I think you don't even need a cat to begin with as it will also help keep little ones (and some adults) occupied for hours on hand. It simulates human-like...
The Spoon Scale from Pro-idee will definitely be a boon for those who spend plenty of time in the kitchen, as it lets the cook know just the right amount of salt or sugar to put in a particular...
The Jambaaro pedal car design from designer Benoît Angibaud targets rural and remote areas, and this is one green vehicle since it doesn't require any gas to run. It is literally a pedal-car that comes with a stretcher, requiring...
If you hate parking your car and lack the confidence to drive through a multi-level, cramped car park, how about having a robot do it for you? Skypark systems in Budapest, Hungary, will be able to handle all parking...
OWC has rolled out a new 1TB drive as part of its external FireWire Neptune drives. You will get other capacities as well to suit your budget, starting from 80GB upwards, and all of them will feature a 7200RPM...
Kodak's got another digital camera for the masses, and this one is a point-and-shoot model from the M-series. Known as the Kodak EasyShare M1093, you get the following features :- 10 megapixel sensor 3x optical zoom lens 3" wide...
Folks who love the sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica will definitely foam at their mouths with Sci-Fi Channel producing a limited run of Galactica toasters. What makes these so special? Other than the fact that you have an engraved Battlestar...
Now this is hot - the iPhone OS 2.0 software is officially unlocked and jailbroken, cracked by the brains behind the iPhone Dev Team. What made this feat all the more appealing was the fact that OS 2.0 was...
V12 Design from Italy is working on a dual touchscreen notebook concept, dubbing it the Canova and hopes to release it sometime in the near future. Developed for creative types such as artists, the whole idea is to take...
It is interesting to note that a huge chunk of portable media player manufacturers don't support Ogg in many of their devices despite it being an unrestricted format. Perhaps manufacturers want to distance themselves from using a container format...
Folks who look beyond the HTC Touch Dual and Touch Pro will be pleased to know that the tight collars at the FCC have cleared the HTC Touch Diamond. Only Telus have announced the smartphone so far, but here's...
What can a single dollar get you these days? Other than the items on McDonald's Dollar Menu, not much. Folks in Japan are blessed as they'll be able to pick up the older Eee PC 701 4G for a...
Here's a DIY Cintiq project that ought to be rather interesting to look into if you happen to have the parts, know how and spare time to dabble in. It will require a constant power supply of 12V to...
Here's a new version of the Elonex One netbook, and this time round, it comes with a 'T' suffix. What does the addition of a single letter bring to the table? Well, it will share most of the features...
iFixit took apart their iPhone 3G immedietly after the iPhone launch (it’s Friday in New Zealand). Among other things during the disasembly, iFixit found that the battery was not soldered on, as well as the LCD and glass covering...
The UMPC was unboxed by wow-pow blog yesterday from conics.net. At 7 inches and weighing 798grams, the specs are as follows: 1.3 GHz Intel Atom processor 60GB HDD 1GB RAM(2GB max) GPS Bluetooth 2.0 WiFi 1024x600 rotatable touchscreen Windows...
Seagate's 1.5TB Barracuda 7200.11 will be out this year on August 8. It has four platters and as the name suggests, the HDD spins at 7200RPM and has 16MB or 32MB of cache. The 3Gb/s SATA interface has a (theoretical) sustained data rate...
Westinghouse Digital has announced 2 new LCDs for the back-to-school crowd. The 26-inch L2610NW LCD wide screen monitor with 1920x1200 resolution and features a 2-ms response time. The device includes several components like HDMI, VGA, and audio in and...
You can buy nearly everything from a vending machine, what do you think about buying bike parts from a vender? In Madison, Wisconsin, you can do just that. The vending machine is called Trek Stop, among the things you...
OTOY is the latest company that plans to build what is essentially a distributed gaming service that let users play on any internet-connected computer or mobile device without buying a powerful machine. Even better, OTOY claims that it can...
The solar-powered Tech Chair will definitely be a summer favorite as it boasts all the necessary ports for various gadgets to hook up to while you're busy getting a natural tan. Of course, I would advice you placing all...
At last, we don't have to rely on a pathetic non-image of the Garmin Oregon in a related article. What you see here is the Garmin Oregon 400t, and it is one of many in the Oregon range that...
Belkin's new GoStudio recorder is an iPod accessory that boasts a full-featured recording dock that is compatible with the iPod 5G, iPod classic, as well as both second and third generations of iPod nano. The GoStudio is able to...
The Home Typist program is freeware, and it adds the sounds of a typewriter to your computer keyboard just in case you get a little nostalgic of the days when you had a head full of hair instead of...
Hori has rolled out the Real Arcade Pro EX arcade joystick for the Xbox 360 as the console's regular gamepad is clearly inadequate to cater for hardcore fighting games that work best with a joystick. You get eight oversized...
Now this is one watch concept that has me mesmerized - dubbed "The Universe" by Ramei Keum. This simple and elegant watch design features a cluster of rubies as well as a pair of diamond satellites circling it. It...
Folks who want something tougher than what most laptop manufacturers offer these days can look forward to the Algiz 10. This bad boy offers the following :- Military grade resistance to shock, vibration and moisture 10.4" display Intel Core...
The Flee Digital Cam is definitely something you don't see every day - it is actually part digital camera, part Bluetooth receiver for the cell phone. The moment you let loose the "Flee", it will start to capture photos...
Kodak's new Theatre HD Player is a High Definition (HD) media player which boasts Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing users to interact freely and creatively with their digital memories. This highly interactive device will display personal content such as images, videos,...
Belkin's new Powerline series is able to hit speeds of up to 200Mbps, depending on the model you decide to bring home. This is more than enough for superior Internet connections and video streaming within a 300 meter range,...
MSI spares a thought for mother nature with the new eco-friendly motherboard known as the Wind Board. It offers a passive cooling system design, doing away with the need for a fan while practically reducing the noise level to...
Get this for your other half, but make sure your heart does not float away to any person other than the one in the photo. Featuring a new anti-gravity design, this heart levitates in the middle of the air...
Gadget mavens Brando are at it again with the SATA HDD Multimedia Dock. This model is able to work with any 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drive as long as you have a free USB port on your computer....
Kodak's not only into the digital cameras, but with the Zi6, they're knee deep in camcorder territory as well. It supports High Definition video recording (not full HD at 1080p though), capturing widescreen 720p video at 60 fps. In...
Onda recently released yet another audio and video playback device - the VX747, and this time round, they have decided to throw in a 1.3 megapixel camera for an added punch. Prices start from $99 upwards, and you have...
I should've seen this coming - with full touch screen functionality available, the iPhone Abacus software is definitely something most Asians can identify with. This ancient calculating machine has been given a new lease of life in a digital...
Amex Digital has just released the PD-K06e Portable Super Multi Drive that is extremely slim, making it an instant favorite with folks who travel a whole lot (and have tons of data to burn). It is USB-powered, so make...
It is interesting what an XML file stores - this time round, a little sniffing around has revealed the secret location of the iPhone 2.0 Firmware that currently resides on Apple's servers. The build is a wee bit higher...
If the Sidekick 2008 looks very familiar to you, that's because it was originally known as the Sidekick Gekko. Well guess what - it is named after the release year, something that reminds you of your gadget's age each...
I find it interesting that Japan and Korea are two countries that are really big when it comes to electronic dictionaries, with JCHyun having released the Udea Expert 300 recently in Korea. Features of this Internet-enabled multimedia electronic dictionary...
Belkin's new FlyWire offers full High Definition resolution (1080p) by hooking up Blu-ray players, receivers, video game consoles and set-top boxes to HDTVs and projectors without the need for wires. This wireless transmitter will operate on the 5GHz band,...
Folks in Japan will be able to enjoy the Asus U2E laptop that features a bright LED display at 1,366 x 768 resolution. Measuring 11" across, this tiny and highly portable device will be powered by Intel's Core 2...
Creative's Zen X-Fi is old hat now (the news, that is), and it has just gotten official. It looks pretty much like the Zen albeit with a whole lot more buttons and less plastic, featuring an SDHC memory card...
The Apple iPhone App Store is now live, so that means you can browse around and search for various programs that suit your fancy (and budget). There's always the popular Texas Hold 'Em poker to help you hone your...
Things really aren't looking that good for the big M (not Microsoft, mind you) as the company has just dropped to fifth place where handset shipments are concerned in the second quarter of the year. This means Motorola is...
A-Data has gotten the creative license from Disney to come up with USB flash drives depicting three main characters from their stable - Mickey, his girlfriend Minnie and the hunny-loving bear, Pooh are back in 4GB and 8GB varieties...
July 9, 2008
Painting can be quite a tedious job, especially when you have your wife nagging you to hurry up no thanks to your procrastination throughout the summer. With the Dulux Paintpod, I surely hope your life will be more peaceful...
I guess it is only a matter of time before somebody came up with the idea of a Bluetooth Umbrella - this concept device features a Bluetooth-enabled handle that offers you handsfree connectivity to your cell phone. In addition,...
ECS from Taiwan is preparing to do battle against the Asus Eee PC and the MSI Wind by rolling out the G10IL netbook. Targeting the business community, you will get the following specifications :- 3G support via HSUPA/HSPDA mobile...
Hitachi's newest Deskstar 7K1000.B hard drive comes with a whopping 1TB of storage space as its predecessor, the 7K1000, but the most interesting part is the extremely low power consumption - it sucks 43% less juice when idle, so...
Dont' you feel like moving to Korea with news headlines such as this? Forget about 3G - Koreans will be able to benefit from 5G technology by the time 2012 rolls around. Apparently, the tech-savvy country aims to stay...
3G iPhone frenzy is a worldwide phenomenon, basically any country selling it will see hardcore iPhone lovers forming lines outside stores days before the actual launch. It is the same with Japan's Softbank Mobile stores, as the main building...
Coaches might not have the skill to be great at the event their protege is participating in, but they sure know how to provide the proper advice and technique to mold talent. With the muscle-sensing T-shirt, their job could...
Check out these welding helments that boast auto-darkening feature, where the user is able to digitally adjust the opacity of the visor. This makes it a snap to switch between welding and grinding, making life much more convenient at...
Don't you just love the ingenuity of folk out there, and thanks to the Internet, we're able to share this knowledge with the rest of the world? Some guy had too much time (passion and knowledge included) on his...
Samsung's Tepp T08 shares plenty of physical aspects with the Yepp YP-T10, but one glaring difference would be the T08 being made just for the China market. You get the mythical Monkey King as the on-screen avatar, along with...
Not everyone is able to pony up the cash for a Hummer, but if you insist on getting yourself one at all costs, there is always the 1:16 Scale 2008 Hummer HX Concept to satiate your appetite. For $40,...
Word has it that Asus will be throwing in the towel for the upcoming Asus ZX1 Lamborghini smartphone, since the phone seems to be taking forever to roll out long after its announcement, lending credibility to this rumor. One...
While everyone is pretty much excited about the iPhone's release in 3G flavor, let us take a break at the moment and check out exactly how Samsung's Instinct has been doing. Sprint's partner, Best Buy, recently announced that the...
Here's a slider smartphone for you to consider if you want to move away from all the 3G iPhone hype that's gripping the world in hysteria. The RoverPC X7 looks pretty solid, but how does it fare specifications wise?...
Since the Olympics will be held in China this year, Chinese designer Li Jianye aims to bring more sporting fun into your office with the iOLYMPIC Wastebasketball. Perfect for those who have plenty of paper to throw away after...
Volkswagen does not aim to rest on its laurels, and know that concept designs are the way to move forward in the current day and age. After all, you can't remain in the same place for long without growing,...
German designers Catarina von Matérn and Lisa Lindström have thought up of the Yoyo Lamp, but this one won't be able to perform tricks such as "walking the dog" or you'll end up with an unenviable mess to clear...
Medical science has progressed to such extent that a handheld nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) scanner has been developed, capable of diagnosing diseases and identifying pathogens on-the-go. This scanner is highly portable, being numerous times smaller compared to standard NMR...
This is one of those momentous events in life, where should it be proven true, a lot of things will change. The video shows an interesting device that pops popcorn simply by harnessing the heat generated from a USB...
Rogers have finally buckled under pressure where the 3G iPhone plans are concerned, where the promotional 6GB data plan will cost you $30 monthly if you happen to subscribe to a 3-year contract before the 31st of next month....
I don't know how many of you are nuts enough to work under the blazing sun, but Buffalo thinks that there are enough numbers to warrant the manufacturing of this solar-powered wireless keyboard. I guess normal sunlight through the...
The company that released the Pleo robot dinosaur will be introducing a program that helps protect your beloved dino's personality should he one day decide to give up the ghost due to unforseen circumstances. All you need to do...
I guess the whole idea of time travel will remain a fantasy no matter how far science progresses, but that has not stopped designer Charles Blanca from coming up with what a time machine would look like. Dubbed "Madeleine",...
July 8, 2008
Most of us think that LCD monitors and displays are pretty fragile, but LG takes the road less traveled with the 19" L1942PP and 17" L1742PP that features a hardness rating of 7H - that's a whole lot more...
How many improvements can you expect from an updated model of a portable media player (PMP) with a "+" suffix? Well, the X760+ carries that with serious intent, featuring the following :- 3" WQVGA display 400MHz processor Integrated FM...
Nokia's leaked 8208 holds the distinction of being the first non-N Series cell phone from Nokia that boasts a 2-way slider. This music-centric handset will reveal controls for track navigation when the display is slid downwards, and other features...
If you have just purchased a spanking new stereo system for your car, there is always the risk of someone breaking in to nick it. Instead of going through the hassle of removing the dashboard panel each time you...
Cell phones are an integral part of our lives no matter how you look at it, but many a time we have been caught red handed with a dead battery during the worst of times - especially when you're...
Man, is the Wii nunchuck ever versatile or what. This unique gaming peripheral has been hacked to perform motion capture on 3D Studio Max as long as it is hooked up to an Arduino which feeds MIDI data to...
Google also wants in in the world of online gaming by introducing the Google Lively, a browser-based online world that has been embedded in the more popular social networks such as Facebook (we told you then). This application allows...
Would you fork out a grand to give yourself a good shock? Well, some people might for the Shocker Chair, as this model will kick out a whopping 2,000 volts that will certainly put whatever shock buzzer handshake device...
The Amazon Kindle might be doing gangbusters at the moment, but it still lacks a color display. Since necessity is the mother of all inventions, enter Project Tabeee that takes the humble Asus Eee PC into an e-book reader...
The Willcom D4 UMPC has just debuted, and it apparently has its fair share of pros and cons as with any balanced user will tell you. Among the stronger points are its diminutive size and weight that is pocket...
Don't you just hate it that hotel rooms rarely come with enough power outlets to juice up your gadgets and gizmos? Well, Monster Cable aims to reduce your frustration with the Outlets To Go 3 USB power strip, allowing...
You can't escape the fact that in this world, there will be a few lucky folks who will get their hands on certain devices way before it is officially released so that a review can be posted as quickly...
Apple and AT&T will be opening their retail stores early this Friday to account for the time needed for the in-store activation of the new iPhone 3G as well as credit checks. They will be opening at 8.00AM, but...
General Motors will be partnering with Clairvoyant Energy, Veolia Environmental and the Government of Aragon to install the World's Largest rooftop solar array on its Zaragosa assembly plant in Spain. According to GM, the array will be 12MW, dwarfing...
Denon will be rolling out their new AH-NC732 headphones this August, and this pair will be available in black or silver color options. Of course, what's more important with headphones are not the looks but the specifications, so here...
Asus is offering a $100 rebate for folks who have picked up an Eee PC 900 between today and July 31st, but this offer is good only from participating retailers such as Amazon and ZaReason. The whole point to...
The R9 Power Racer pays tribute to Maxon, boasting a Maxon-themed body, a couple of huge cylinders and a look that isn't too far away from the future. This motorbike shares many qualities with Maxon's recently updated Cinema 4D...
Outdoor lovers who like nothing better than pitching a tent in the wilderness will definitely love having the Coleman Exponent Rendezvous Stove with them. This suitcase-style stove is made from aluminum and a stainless steel case, boasting an anti-microbial...
Mindset AG from Switzerland has plans to develop an ultra-lightweight hybrid vehicle that boasts roof-mounted solar panels. Currently in the prototype stage, this car tips the scales at approximately 800 kg and measures 4.2m long. It boasts a stunning...
The Nokia Evolve targets consumers who want an environmentally sensitive, easy-to-use phone, with an average feature set. Thanks to its focus on its (somewhat) eco-friendly materials, the Nokia Evolve 3110 might just fit the bill. Not surprisingly, it has...
Syuzi Pakhchyan, a user experience designer and a robotic instructor, recently published a book, Fashioning Technology, to teach us how to mix traditional sewing and assembly techniques using new materials and electronics to make our own beloved gadgets! I...
Everybody loves to pop bubble wrap; some even say that it's a great stress reliever. Here's one bubble wrap that users won't be too hasty to pop. This latest Bubble Wrap Calendar expects users to exercise self control and...
While this obviously isn't R2D2, it still looks very cool, what with its R2D2 like shape, and flailing waving arms (R2D2 didn't have those). Fortunately, it's more than just a toy as it also is a mini vacuum cleaner...
Sure, the technology is very promising and the idea is great: no moving parts, near-instant random access times, shock-resistant… it’s all good but, in reality SSD drives aren’t so appealing and it’s hard to see why one would pay...
That’s just speculation, but Digitimes believes that NVIDIA might partner with Intel in the Mobile Internet Device (MID) space. Personally, I’m thinking “NetTop” and not MID, but their idea is to pair Intel’s ATOM processor with a low-cost NVIDIA...
Hasselblad's H3DII-50 is the company's sharpest ever camera, capable of capturing 50 megapixel images with easy thanks to a new 36mm x 48mm Kodak sensor that measures double any full-frame sensor from a digital SLR. It will rely on...
Mio's Knight Rider GPS unit is finally official in the US, bringing back nostalgia from the 80s with a GPS navigation system that features K.I.T.T.'s voice to help you reach your destination in the shortest time possible. Some of...
Samsung jumps onto the Montevina bandwagon with a couple of notebooks from the Aura and Eclipse range. These are pretty mean machines, capable of storing up to 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive along with speedy NVIDIA...
MWg just announced that their Zinc II smartphone is now available in the U.S. It will sell as an unlocked device and should be compatible with GSM carriers. It packs an interesting number of features (see specs in the...
One of the best-selling Palm devices to date is the Palm Centro as it hits the sweet spot of pricing and performance. AT&T will be offering a new color for the Centro from July 11th up till September 20th,...
Could the image you see on the right actually be the Nikon Coolpix P6000? Well, that's what some people claim, but never mind what it looks like. What's more important would be the specifications attached to a camera, and...
Check it out - folks with sharp eyes would have noticed the couple of screws located at the bottom end of the iPhone, opening up (pun intended) the possibility of an iPhone battery replacement when removed. This bodes well...
Fancy using a robot to get a message across at a busy Australian street? That's exactly what performance artist Momoyo Torimitsu did, letting her robotic middle manager crawl along a busy intersection in Australia, depicting what she calls the...
For those who want the MSI Wind but balk at the retail price might want to check out the Advent 4211, a viable alternative that won't break the bank. It features the exact same chassis and specifications, but retails...
I wonder what's the big deal about an unboxing, but apparently plenty of people go nuts over it as there seems to be something special about a device that is unveiled for the first time. Here we have a...
The FCC has just given their nod of approval for TomTom's two-way, HD Traffic GPS navigation system, and hopefully this would mean the good people living Stateside will be able to take advantage of it in the near future....
Averatech is catching on with the all-in-one game by releasing a similar-themed PC into a market that already tolerates the presence of Apple, Dell and Gateway. This self-contained desktop unit comes with the following features :- 22" LCD display...
Now here's a brilliant application that helps you make the right decision when it comes down to choices such as walking or driving to the gym. The Navitime GPS application is compatible with Windows Mobile 6 as well as...
If you think that international data roaming charges with the iPhone is bad, try putting yourself in the shoes of this mobile broadband user who received a whopping £31,000 bill garnered, despite the fact that all he downloaded was...
Certified Wireless USB devices require a handshaking protocol as they cannot be paired through a USB cable as found on their wired counterparts, and those dealing with a screen can do this through a graphical interface. WiQuest aims to...
Apple has released information that will help smoothen out the ruffles if you happen to be one of those who are hankering after a 3G iPhone. According to Apple, all you need to do is turn up and "let...
Acer has just announced the Aspire X1200 desktop PC that caters for those on a tight budget, with prices starting from $450 upwards, depending on the muscle within. The compact chassis measures a mere 10.6" x 4" x 14.4",...
Owltech has launched its new microATX case known as the OWL-PCAVM1 series. This one will be able to accept standard microATX motherboards without any prejudice, featuring an integrated 300 Watt power supply and an exterior design that resembles an...
Remember whispers of an impending price drop where the Xbox 360 is concerned? Well, rumor has been turned to fact as retailer circulars indicate a new price point for all SKUs, thanks to the wonders of camera phones that...
You can't get any more official than with a press release, and this is exactly what happened to the Canon EOS Rebel XS DSLR. Also known as the 1000D, this camera will retail for $699.99 when it ships next...
While most of us are busy collecting as much money as possible to help us scrape by each month, the rich among us prefer to collect stuff like mistresses, fast cars and wine. If you happen to fall in...
Elgato is finally doing MacBook Air owners right with their new EyeTV DTT Deluxe USB dongle that blends in with the overall thin theme of the MacBook Air, and will be able to easily fit itself into other Mac...
Nokia's haptikos tactile touchscreen technology is pretty interesting, with the Finnish cell phone manufacturer recently filing a patent application for it. Haptikos technology is meant to create a "variable and controllable user perceived surface roughness or friction coefficient", and...
Walking chimneys, take note. There is a new lighter in town that comes in the form of a matchstick, making it a surefire way to open conversation with that hot chick by the bar counter who somehow forgot to...
While the original Drobo is something worth checking out, one of the main drawbacks found was the speed - or rather, the lack of it. It was painfully slow even by USB drive standards, which is why this new...
At long last, Asus has finally released official details concerning the Asus Eee Box. Retailing at an unbelievable £199 (at least for those earning the mighty pound sterling), the Asus Eee Box B202 will come in black and white...
Well, the contrary to popular belief, you don't wave the Wii Keyboard around like some madman while playing a ported version of Typing of the Dead. No sir, this QWERTY pad enables you to type quite comfortably without relying...
July 7, 2008
Hot off the press - it seems as though Dell wants to control the entire computer market, and this time round they have made a foray into the cheap computer pie by releasing the Dell E and E Slim...
Mmmm, tech wear always turns me on, and these LED dresses from Rhyme & Reason certainly have my heart in a stranglehold. Inconspicuous white knitwear might look rather ordinary during the day, but when dusk falls, that's when the...
A group of engineering students from the University of Adelaide in Australia, have managed to bring their brains together with motion control experts to come up with a competitive automated foosball table. this invention uses a rather complex motion...
Big boys love their toys, and the Muck Truck is definitely appealing. This beast of a mini-dumper might look small in the photo, but in reality, it is around three times the size of a standard wheelbarrow, capable of...
Now this is one of the better looking USB flash drives in the market that boast a spiffy design - it comes in the form of a heart-shaped necklace that doubles up as a fashion accessory in addition to...
They say that prevention is better than cure, which is why you get a faux security cam like the one above. Meant for both indoor and outdoor use, this security cam doesn't just stay stationary in one spot -...
Man, the USB T-shirt Mouse is certainly very different from all the mice which we've covered to date, as it comes in the form factor of a rather solid T-shirt, albeit at a size that is small enough for...
For those who are wondering what the BlackBerry Thunder looks like, well, wonder no more. Here're a few shots of this device in action, running on OS 4.7. It is also known as the BlackBerry 9500 in some circles,...
There is nothing quite like a formidable firmware update to breathe new life into an ageing device. The Casio EX-F1 is not ancient by any means, no sir, but with the latest firmware update, it definitely helps shutterbugs be...
Packard Bell isn't exactly a name to remember when it comes to power-packed computers, but the advent of the ipower X2.0 could change such thinking. This customizable gaming desktop is more than able to compete with other gaming rigs...
Forget about the buggy 2.40 firmware update from Sony that has caused a fair number of PS3s to experience previously unheard of problems. Good thing Sony's engineers have managed to whip up the 2.41 firmware update that will be...
Enermax has unleashed its KB005U-B meshed black keyboard in Korea that offers more than what a regular keyboard does. It comes with a USB 2.0 hub to increase connectivity options on your desk, while you get Windows Vista compatibility...
Samsung wants to shake it with the best of them when it comes with an accelerometer-equipped handset, and the result of this development is the Samsung M3510. This candybar handset is not a looker by any means, but it...
Aigo has just introduced its A5 Patriot MP3 player that comes in the most simple of designs, lending weight to the theory that simple is best. You won't get any disappearing display, but you are privy to touch-sensitive volume...
Panasonic's new SDR-SW20 camcorder targets those who live the active lifestyle, featuring the ability to snap photos and shoot videos even under unsavory weather conditions like rain or snow, making this waterproof camcorder the perfect companion to bring along...
Newman's latest portable media player (PMP), the M-Touch does look like one tough cookie although there is no statement from Newman mentioning so. I understand that looks can be rather deceiving, so why risk treating the M-Touch badly unless...
Word on the street has it that T-Mobile will be offering its 3G service nationwide from this October onwards, including Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, and Miami. I don't think that consumers will argue with a greater area...
Right now, the portable gaming market is dominated by the Nintendo DS Lite and the Sony PSP, cell phones notwithstanding. Leapfrog might join the fray as a contender if its Didj learning/gaming system actually takes off. Retailing for just...
LG's FA163DAB iDock micro system is a thing of beauty, thanks to the creative genius of Mark Levinson. Features of this iPod-friendly audio system include :- Vertical slot-loading CD player DAB radio 160W output with two subwoofers Touch sensitive...
Mac owners, rejoice! You now have the option to backup your files on the high capacity Blu-ray media thanks to the Blu-ray 6x Superdrive from MCE Technologies. This new burner will work fine with both single layer and dual...
Verizon's latest Chocolate offering is in its third incarnation, and word has it you can pick one up as early as July 14. It will cost you $129, shackling your soul to Verizon for two-years after you cash in...
LG has introduced its PC12DAB iDock that comes in a stylish oval design complete with gloss black finishing and red ambient lighting to help you get in the mood of things with your favorite music banging out from its...
The folks at Gmail are certainly doing all they can to keep things safe in your email account, recently adding a new layer of information and control. This feature allows you to track your recent sessions while signing yourself...
Batman is one gadgety fellow, this I must admit. Makes me wonder why is he so serious and uptight all the time - he is sorta like an anti-persona of Tony Starks a.k.a. Iron Man who is a flamboyant...
IOGEAR continues to make an impact in the world of USB peripherals, offering two new memory card readers today - the 12-in-1 Pocket Card Reader/Writer and the 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader/Writer. Both of these are connected via USB 2.0,...
While most gaming peripherals were made for the male species, females are often left out in the lurch. No longer with the SteelSeries Iron.Lady bundle that targets female gamers specifically. Available in either pink or white colors, each $95.99...
Rather than slapping nasty smelling balm all over your body, why not use the Electronic Insect Killer instead? This nifty device will make short work of our six-legged winged friends, as a high quality UV (ultraviolet) tube lures insects...
What makes the Nahamer T450 toaster concept is the fact that it claims to be the first environmentally sustainable toaster in the world. It will provide you with toasted bread 20% faster than its closest competitor, while consuming 50%...
With virtually many devices going solar these days, why not other smaller gizmos like the Rechargeable Solar Mosquito Repeller? You no longer need to worry about running out of juice, and many mosquitoes thrive in hot and humid conditions...
The Samsung YP-P2, hailed by some as the eigth wonder of the media player world has released their Blue Wave 4 firmware in beta version. Among some of the things its updates are: Metro maps (subways) for 24 cities...
There are seven thousand drowning every year in off-shore waters, but with the SEASCOUT Aquatic Rescue Robot patrolling around, casualies could be reduced greatly. It works by receiving signals from a GPS unit that every swimmer wears, the signal is activated by the swimmer is...
According to Japan's business news source, Nikkei (online), Toyota is planning a Prius with solar panels by Kyocera Corp. Toyota has not unveiled any design plans for the solar panels. The solar panels will power the air conditioning on...
This one's definitely for the image conscious crowd. This cool Echo Mirror screen protector for the iPhone turns into a mirror when users turn off the backlight. It would come in real handy, especially if you don't carry a...
With home theaters becoming more and more common, accessories for them are starting to sprout. This latest offering from Antec is aimed at keeping those expensive Hi-Fi and home theater systems nice and cool, even when they're stacked atop...
Doug Field, who was previously chief technology officer at Segway, has joined Apple as vice present of product design. Doug Field is best known of leading the engineering team behind the Segway. With Apple famed for its innovative and...
The Nokia N95 is no stranger to the smartphone world, having it make quite a positive impression of itself on the masses back during the days when it was released. Continental Mobiles have decided to rouse interest in the...
What's the big deal about the new BriteVue Sensor Loupe 7X? Well, shutterbugs will definitely love its ability to "locate the smallest dust particles attached to your DSLR camera sensor which other wise can ruin your ultra-high resolution images." Features...
Merging both a mechanical clock and a digital display is no mean task, which is why the Digimech Clock concept is rather interesting to look at. You not only get standard display figures that lets you know of the...
Could this actually be the future aluminum MacBook Pro? Well, as with any other customary leaked photo, it features all the blurness in the right spots. More eagle eyed readers will spot the strange trio of circles around the...
Asus isn't going to rest on their laurels with the phenomenal success of the Eee PC - in fact, the Taiwan-based company will be working on a 3G-capable version that will be released later this year in order to...
There is nothing quite like sitting back and kicking your shoes off after a hard day's work. Why not take a soothing bath in order to wash the day's stress away? The Kaldewei Vario Whirlpool Bath offers air, water...
Pioneer has managed yet another world's first with their 16-layer optical disc. This new optical disc is able to hold up to 400GB worth of data - that amounts to a whopping 25GB per layer. I wonder just how...
Just when you thought that bicycles thrived on pedal power, along comes inventions like an electric bicycle to help you use less of those leg muscles whenever you attempt to attack a steep mountain pass. The Panasonic Lithium Vivi...
What you see here is known as "The Wizard", and this emergency device “caters for this necessity by providing automated public safety solutions with up to 250m of reciprocating lifeline technology.” Sounds pretty complicated to me, and I surely don't...
July 6, 2008
Word on the street has it that Garmin has a new range of handheld GPS receivers ready to hit the market - the Garmin Oregon. Named after a state in the good ol' US of A, there is no...
Contrary to popular belief, people power works. The latest case study? Roger Wireless' highly exorbitant 3G iPhone plans have received attention from Apple, and it is said on the web that the fruity company has decided to offer fewer...
This prototype homemade plasma arc loudspeaker relies on tungsten tipped electrodes and a whopping 60,000 volts to develop a huge and impressive plasma arc. Of course, this isn't the safest thing to have in your home, but at least...
The ST-2 shooting simulator is an advanced shotgun and rifle simulator that aims to help the professional marksman keep his/her skills sharp despite hunting season being a long way off. Of course, you don't need to have to know...
The Alternative Clothes Cleaner concept design by Harsha Vardhan from New Delhi, India, is not only a washing machine that takes a totally different route where design is concerned, it also functions as a large seat for you to...
T-Mobile recently introduced an unlimited (day/night/weekend) nationwide home phone service for a mere $9.99 monthly - now this is a good deal if I ever saw one. Of course, you will need to purchase a T-Mobile @Home HiPort Wireless...
Mention Budweiser and most of you will think about booze, but apparently the beverage company is branching out with a new Budweiser phone. This is an official product and comes with a push-button keypad on the bottom. All you...
This looks like some sort of universal docking station for USB flash drives, but it is actually the Nexcopy drive duplicator that enables you to add and update files to the drive without having to overwrite all content on...
Ever wondered who was the culprit who made a mess of your kitchen while you were at work? Other than the dog and reported stories of a poltergeist in your rented apartment, why not confirm it once and for...
So what if Wii Fit has got people talking - the Jedi Gym is the bomb when it comes to living out your Star Wars fantasies while getting a good workout from it. Check out the video above and...
Rogers will be offering the following data plans with the new 3G iPhone, so take a gander and see if you're willing to part with the stated amounts each month. $30 for 300MB $100 for 6GB $50 Flex Rate...
The iPhone has impacted society more than we think, as this relatively unimpressive piece of technology (on a standalone basis) still managed to experience gangbusters sales thanks to Apple's juggernaut of a marketing machine and their user interface. The...
The PSP phone idea has been thrown around for quite a while now, but according to this piece of scanned white paper you see on the right, it shows just what a device would carry. Click on it for...
Samsung's Instinct will be arriving in Canada from August 8th onwards courtesy of Bell Canada. The Instinct will feature (not an exhaustive list) :- EV-DO Rev. A support GPS navigation Full HTML browser Full touch screen displayCanadians will be...
Rosen has rolled out its 3.-in-1 hard drive-based media player - the RG-360. This device supports majority of popular Internet video formats such as RMVB, H.264, WMA, MPEG-2/4, DivX and XviD, making it perfect for the living room. In...
Swarovski crystals seem to be all over the place these days, finding their way around everyday items for some much needed bling factor. This concept design by Peter Zsolt Koren features an in-spiral bangle bracelet/watch that would be at...
Frequent travelers often have to put up with hotels of dubious nature if the company they're working with ain't too big on generosity. Roaches are the bane of cheap motels, so why not keep something as intimate as a...
Samsung doesn't only make pretty cell phones, they're starting to be more flexible with the GT-B2700 as an example. This is a water- and dust-resistant phone which is able to stand up against the rigors of a butterfingers owner....
Over the long weekend, surely some people have had way too much partying going on, which is why something like the Tranquil Sounds Oxygen Bar would be perfect to rejuvenate. It will not only pump pure oxygen into your...
Dual view displays are old hat by now, but LG ups the ante by offering a Triple View LCD panel. This 47" prototype offers up to three different images simultaneously, depending on where you're looking from, making this the...
Pasen has a new touch-screen based portable media player that resembles the iPod touch, and it boasts a JZ4732 chipset inside which enables the player to support unconverted 30fps videos. Some of the features include :- 3" 400 x...
What happens when there aren't any more good men around? Well, money can't buy you happiness, but at least Japan's women will be able to find some 'romance' in the arms of a virtual man thanks to the “Handsome...
iRobot isn't going to stop at just intelligent vacuuming robots for the home, as they have also filed a patent for a lawn-mowing robot. I will leave the naming convention to our dear imaginative readers, but in the 84-page...
The textile stress sensor vest has come far enough to become a reality in the forseeable future, where the level of physical stress can be determined by registering the electrical excitation of the muscles in activities such as sports...
Gigabyte just rolled out a new 8.9" touch screen display notebook in the form of the M912V, and below are the specifications to whet your appetite. Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor Intel 945GSE chipset 1GB DDR2 RAM 160GB hard drive...
Is this the coolest NES mod you've ever seen or what - the whole works, consisting of an NES emulator system, controls, an LCD display, all crammed into an original NES cartridge. What more can an old school video...
Here's yet another leak from Sony Ericsson - the W595 Linda that will come in a slider form factor. Of course, this will be a music-centric handset that will come with a 3.2 megapixel camera and will take over...
Sharp has a couple of new solar-powered LED street lights that will hit the Japanese market later next month, merging both Sharp’s proprietary solar modules and high-intensity, long-life white LEDs. First off we have the Sharp LN-LW3A1 Solar-Powered LED...
Samsung's new U4 digital audio player has just surfaced on the Korean Samsung site, but other than the pictures, little else is known about it - not even the specifications or details. It does look rather peculiar in design,...
Acer has rolled out the first LCD monitor in the world that boasts a stunning 50,000:1 contrast ratio - definitely impressive, to say the least. This 24" LCD widescreen monitor also comes with the following specifications :- 1,920 x...
Virgin Mobile USA has just rolled out the entry level Virgin Mobile Kyocera TNT! that offers a pretty decent handset if all you're concerned with is to get your conversation going. Features include a single-line monochrome external display, a...



