AT&T's made a total blunder of things today, releasing news that iPhone users will be getting free Wi-Fi access only to rescind on that statement shortly thereafter. This is not even the first time it has happened, but the...
July 18, 2008
Now this Cryptex phone concept is definitely interesting, although I wouldn't rely on it when I have to dial a number in an emergency. After all, you will need to twist each individual number before a call can be...
Nokia has plans for a proper touch screen handset, but according to the company they won't be rolling out a high-end handset that is extremely expensive, as they prefer to concentrate on the mass market instead. Perhaps this is...
Sony has moved back the PlayTV tuner for its PS3 from the end of last month all the way to September 10th, and this time round it will even be able to support recording TV shows in the midst...
Word has it that the first custom firmware for the Wii is now out, and this one enables writable DVDs to be read in emulators as well. What you see here is courtesy from TeamShift who have also recently...
The miShake portable media player has just been released in the UK by Electro Box, and this tiny device is targeting the iPod nano market. Features include :- 2.4" TFT color touch screen display Loudspeaker function Shocktronix motion sensor...
Roads can never get safe enough as long as there are drivers who do not follow rules, but then again sometimes technology in vehicles fail us, resulting in accidents. The laser windshield system that is currently under development utilizes...
Bandai might have stumbled upon a goldmine by riding on a remnant name of RIM's smartphones with the new Smart Berry. This mobile communicator targets the tween grop, featuring wireless capability that allows up to four of similar devices...
A joint collaboration between the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Tokai University of Japan have resulted in a new hypodermic microneedle which does not come with an iota of pain. This is due to the fact that it...
The builders of the Cisco Field stadium for the Oakland A’s are considering adding interactive touchscreens to every seat. The goal will be to provide useful and interesting information to spectators.
The Microsoft Xbox 360 has just lost its overall best-selling console position in the US to the Nintendo Wii, with 10.9 Wiis shifting since it was introduced in November a couple of years ago. This is pretty amazing, and...
Apple is seen to be ramping up its notebook production this summer after placing an order for 20% more circuit boards required for its MacBook line, according to a Taiwan-area newspaper who have dugged around, identifying up to four...
Is it me, or do all gaming notebooks come with a 17" footprint? Well, this high-performance notebook isn't exactly the most portable in the market, but it sure packs a punch when it comes to gaming on-the-go! Just make...
CompUSA has made the Nokia N810 all the more affordable by dropping its price to $299. That's not too shabby a figure to exchange for a 800 x 480 resolution display with a web browser, Flash support, Skype capability,...
A dude decided to check his laptop's innards during a repair session and discovered a hidden keylogger within. Read all about his experience in the excerpt below. What could this mean? I called Dell tech support about it, and...
There will be a new Sidekick device in the market from T-Mobile known as Gekko, and this entry-level model ought to see some improvements that made the original Sidekick hugely popular with the masses when it was released. This...
In this world where going green is the in thing, how about this method that involves getting power from waste parts of the cassava plant? You might be more familiar with tapioca as the common name though, and thanks...
Alienware has rolled out its new Area 51 m17x gaming laptop that is a state-of-the-art notebook, although don't expect any sort of convenient portability with this. Specifications of this 17", 5.2kg monster include :- Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000...
Motorola will be releasing its VE75 cell phone in China, making it yet another dual SIM handset to hit the Asian country. Guess dual SIM phones are pretty popular there eh, could the people there actually prefer to keep two...
The Fujitsu F884iES from NTT DoCoMo is one of the few handsets that aim to keep you healthy, but I'll let you in on more after going through the specifications below. 2 megapixel camera Dual color displays Integrated media...
According to Gene Munster from Pipe Jaffray, the iPhone 3G is estimated to be in short supply until mid-August. Munster said that he'll wager "we'll see problems for another two to four weeks," adding, "early demand has been more...
Ridata (part of the Ritek, group which owns Traxdata) has announced its Ultra S-Plus series of 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB SSDs which will retail for $169.90, $294.90 and $537.90 each. This was done in a bid to compete with...
July 17, 2008
Not actual image! Amazon's new Video on Demand service could soon see it work together with HDTVs, and there are already plans being drawn up by Sony to integrate this service in their future line of Bravia LCD HDTVs. Currently,...
If there's one pearl of wisdom that I've discovered throughout my existence on this earth that holds true, it would be this - never argue with a woman on how many shoes she should own. High heels are hot...
Digital Foci just unveiled its Photo Safe II storage drive that aims to make direct photo transfer from a digital camera to a hard drive a snap without the need for a computer or laptop. Perfect for frequent travelers...
I guess that Lego is truly a universal, versatile toy. After all, is there nothing that Lego cannot do? Check out the video above that depicts a DIY record player made entirely out of Lego bricks and a cup....
Parrot's new Minikit Slim Bluetooth speaker comes in an extremely slim and stylish body, making it suitable for use in just about anywhere, be it the car, office or at home. It comes with a clip that allows you...
Social networking is a big thing these days, and the growing market doesn't look as though it is going to stop anytime soon. Fujifilm's new FinePix Z20 digital camera is compatible with the recently released ZSpotNow.com site that relies...
Just like those clip-on Bluetooth headsets, along comes the Philips SPA 5200 clip-on speakers that does away with the problem of entanglement during use. These speakers can be fixed to the side of your display, and is a snap...
If you have a loved one who is suffering from dementia, then the Keruve device ought to be of some help. Not only does it help to locate older folk who tend to wander off on their own without...
Shelby Supercar is currently working on the Ultimate Aero electric car that is capable of hitting 220 mph, but there will only be 50 of such units be available. There is not much details released so far, but the...
If you happen to have a copy of Microsoft's Windows 3.1 lying around and also happen to own a Nokia N810, why not try to do what John has done? He managed to run Windows 3.1 on the Nokia...
Ratoc has released a new mini wireless audio amplifier known as the RAL-AMP01 for the PC. It communicates using the 2.4GHz USB transmitter and has a data rate transfer of 4Mbps, tops. Other features include :- Output power of...
Nike's release of the modern adaptation of the 2015 McFly Nike shoes called the 'Hyperdunks' which made an uproar amongst its fans had two responses. On one hand many fans saw that Nike was trying to use the cool...
The iNAVI ES100+, manufactured by Thinkware is an upgrade from its predecessor, the iNAVI 100. It features a 7-inch display, 700MHz processor, split screen, 3D maps, a DMB mobile TV receiver, picture-in-picture and real time traffic information. This device...
That’s according to Hitachi researcher, Hirohiko Sagawa and his cohorts see limitation in previous method used to teach sign language, among them include, textbooks, videotapes, and software. With this in mind, they have created a prototype mobile phone that...
In case you have missed it, in last week’s iPhone Apps Store launch fog-of-war, some developers found that adding an invisible character (the good old alt+255?) at the beginning of their application name would get them on top of...
Sony and a number of other electronic companies are on board to push TransferJet, a new wireless protocol whose goal is to allow inter-devices communications without many of the shortcomings of today’s Bluetooth. With a (theoretical) transmission rate of...
Samsung might have an impressive range of high end cell phones, but that doesn't mean they neglect the entry-level market either as that is where the big money is - massive profit through bulk purchases. The M150 is the...
Do you happen to have a bad habit of fidgeting around at your desk whenever you're bored in the office? Well, instead of twirling pens and drumming your fingers on the table much to the annoyance of your cubicle...
Getting a ticket for a traffic violation sure is a downer no matter how you look at it, and Aliph identifies with your pain especially when you've been caught talking while driving without a hands-free device. In order to...
Kingston has just released their limited edition 4GB DataTraveler Terra Cotta thumb drive in Japan. The main selling point of this thumb drive will undoubtedly be its stylish art work on its gold-colored casing. This drive looks firmly aimed at...
Judi from Web worker daily has an interesting post about her switch from Backberry (8800) to iPhone. I read it and I mostly agree with her. Obviously both platforms have great strengths and how you will come to appreciate...
The Anobar is a FED (Field Emission Display) bar that sits on top of your TV, boasting a resolution of 640 x 96 that guarantees the bane of motion blur is a thing of the past as messages scroll...
Allied Vehicles will be rolling out their new E7 electric taxis at the upcoming British International Motor Show (BIMS). It seems that these green taxis seem to take a little bit longer than expected to be used due to...
HP's latest business-centric tablet PC, the Compaq 2730p has just been released in the Korean market. The 2730p will also be Centrino 2-powered, bringing the following specifications to the table :- 12.1" WXGA LCD display Intel Core 2 Duo...
It seems as though Asus will be revising its Eee PC 900 by offering 30GB of storage space, but it remains to be seen whether this new variant will be added to the 900 line or will it completely...
Chess is a brutal cerebral game, and if you feel as though your human opponents aren't up to scratch, why not try out the 2Robot? This unique droid ought to be able to replace your immediate chess mentor (assuming...
Creative's Zen Krystal will be entering unchartered territory that is currently dominated by the Nike + iPod device, as this MP3 player features an integrated pedometer which is smart enough to track the miles you've racked up, your speed...
Thanko has released many weird products in the past, but their latest product actually seems quite sensible. The Cooler mouse is a fairly standard looking mouse, but has a built-in fan that draws air from the bottom of the...
Shown live at E3, Star Wars, The Force Unleashed was also on the iPhone… it looks interesting. The video shows how the player controls the action, including attacking and deflecting lasers shots with a lightsaber. True Star Wars fans have...
This person who created this Mowercycle must feel that the cost of gas is way too high at the moment. Instead of using those motor lawn mowers, why not try this as it's most certainly environmentally friendly; and it's powered...
This is probably the ideal gift for people who travel often, and believe that laptops don't belong on laps. The Rolling Case Desk – Model 3000 is designed to attach to carry-on sized wheeled laptop cases and luggage. Its...
This probably wouldn't be the best thing to bring aboard an airplane. You'd either get arrested, or people wouldn't be able to stop laughing at you, so it's a lose-lose scenario. It seems like some nostalgic person missing the...
For users who still haven't gotten over the YouTube craze yet (read: everybody), more good news is coming. TiVo will be joining the YouTube party as well. As it was announced earlier this year, TiVo users can finally expect...
Folks who have long waited for Opera Mobile's 9.5 beta need not wait any longer, as it is currently available for download. As with any beta program, you can expect to discover your fair share of bugs and problems,...
Talk about an interesting concept - the Snap It Off earplugs is meant for a generation who has grown sick of loud music. Most of us must have had the experience of many crazy nights out at clubs, partying...
Asus has just released its new USB-N11 wireless-N USB adapter that is able to conjure a protected wireless environment at the push of a button, minus all the hassle of a complicated set up. Being fully 802.11n compliant, you...
While most people expect falling prices, consumer electronics makers scramble to add features to justify constant or higher prices. This is no different for this particular player. Let’s tale a look at the improvements: Picture-in-Picture (also called “bonus view”),...
Polish designer Damian Kozlik has come up with the X-Watch timepiece concept that aims to make it user friendly with both the sighted and blind in this world. The rubber strap housing comes with an array of LEDs located...
For folks who've seen The Dark Knight already, don't leave any spoilers in the comments section on how the Icare motorcycle concept resembles the Batpod in the latest Christian Bale outing. Designed by France-based Enzyme Design, this concept clearly...
If you're wondering why it is so hard to get your kid's attention and teach him something, has it ever occurred to you that you've been using the wrong method? Try the Clonetrooper laptop instead - this £29.99 edutainment...
Amazon is rolling out a new video on demand service that will replace the rather crappy “Unbox” service. Not surprisingly, Amazon decided to shelve Unbox, which required downloading the video to a device (PC, Xbox 360 or other). The download...
If you think you have some mad DIY skills, think again. This guy from China has the smarts to build a one-man submarine using nothing but good old fashioned hard work, a whole ton of ingenuity and old metal...
Sorry to announce that the PS3 video service is region locked, which means folks in Australia cannot access the brand new video store despite having installed the 2.41 firmware update. This isn't any better compared to the Xbox 360...
"Are we there yet?" is a question that most parents would have had to answer throughout their parenting career with kids in tow on a road trip, but that's because back in the 1980s and 1990s, there weren't anything...
Yeah, so a diamond's supposed to be perfect, but not the HTC Touch Diamond. This model comes with a back cover that is rather radical in design (or plain weird to some folks), but it does make the phone...
Samsung's foray into dual SIM handsets isn't exactly the success story of the 21st century, but that doesn't mean the Korean phone manufacturer is giving up. Samsung has just announced that it has another dual SIM phone hitting China...
July 16, 2008
People are getting excited by AMD 12-core plans. Along with this new CPU, a new CPU socket named G34 will appear. Fair enough, at some point one has to add more pins to transport more data (hopefully faster). The...
The eX-L gaming laptop by Maingear is a beast, possesing a 3.06 GHz Core 2 Extreme X9100 processor, armed with a couple of ATI GPUs or a single NVIDIA unit, with a 17" display, built-in speakers with subwoofers and...
If you're looking for an iPhone 3G but can't seem to find any in your area, Hong Kong's Union Camera Ltd can be of help. They are selling brand new iPhone 3Gs. The catch here is that you need...
If you were waiting for Meizu's M8 iPhone clone to be released, look no further. Instead, you can now set your sights on Emgeton's Mini One. It is inspired by the iPhone but its actually more of a Meizu...
Here are some images of Meizu's M8 for your viewing pleasure. However, the M8, despite being an iPhone clone has yet to be released for sale. For those of you who aren't familiar with the M8, it comes with...
It is interesting to note that the Sony Ericsson W350a has already surfaced on eBay, and this one comes branded with the AT&T logo. Strangely enough, a handset with such branding does not guarantee that the carrier will make...
Do check out your attic as to whether there is a collection of VCR tapes inside or not. Assuming you have some that are already spoilt due to the growth of fungus on the tape itself, why not take...
If you think that your Asus Eee PC 901 has not enough storage space for all your needs, then check out this DIY video above that gives you the lowdown on achieving storage space nirvana. Some DIY skills are...
PolyFuel has just unveiled a prototype Lenovo T40 ThinkPad that does not run on standard batteries, instead it relies on a small notebook-class fuel cell instead. According to PolyFuel, this fuel cell offers the ability to run continuously as...
Folks who go fishing will definitely know that fish are much smarter than they look - after all, how else can you explain not getting a bite despite sitting still like a rock for the past few hours? The...
True to form, accessories manufacturers like Sena Cases have wasted no time in releasing new designs for the recently launched iPhone 3G. These new leather cases are handcrafted in Europe, using only the finest quality, full-grain, soft Italian Napa...
Aircell will be base its second generation of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on the 4G Long Term Evolution data network. This new service will go live later this year, relying on CDMA EVDO Rev A for in-flight data transfer,...
I guess in this day and age, you would need to include an 'i' prefix in just about anything you want to market. The iShoe, in this instance, is able to detect balance problems in your feet to prevent...
The gloves are off, as SEGA of America president Simon Jeffery stated that the iPhone 3G is nearly on par with the Sega Dreamcast in terms of power, and Sega is extremely pleased that the iPhone version of Super...
The PlayStation-branded SOCOM Bluetooth headset has been spotted in the wild - specifically, at E3 2008. This headset comes with a huge mute button just in case your significant other and you get into an argument at the most...
Everything has an expiry date, even flash memory. Nevertheless, researchers are working on a new type of flash memory that consumes less power and takes up less space compared to current flash memory technology while offering a much longer...
Honda is about to strike back at Toyota's Prius with a brand new hybrid-exclusive model, coming in the form of a teardrop that would make one think of the Prius almost immediately. I suppose this is due to aerodynamic...
Samsung has rolled out the BlackJack III 3G HSDPA smartphone in Korea, also known as the Ultra Messaging 2. It ought to be readily available in that part of the world via SK Telecom for approximately $600, and will...
There are plenty of software on Apple's App Store for the iPhone, but not all of them warrant a download, so sifting through the whole mountain pile of applications can be quite a chore. Once in a while, you...
Hitting the great outdoors yet again this summer? Well, with the Solar GlobeTrotter Kit, you will be able to embark on your journey in peace thanks to the Freeloader unit that stores solar energy in a portable battery, using...
Here's another desktop concept that we can all identify with - keeping our favorite beverage warm at work even hours after pouring it out from the coffee maker at the pantry. The Heat Me element is USB-powered, so forget...
Both Ericsson and the Italian cell carrier 3 can toast to the successful testing of the first 3G network based on enhanced High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) in the world. This new service is capable of uploading data to...
Check out the work of New York architect Joseph Tanney of Resolution4 Architecture. What you see here is a prefab home that pretty much resembles your every day home-theater PC. I wonder how sound-proof it is, since the walls...
The Samsung Omnia smartphone will be released in a few days' time, and this comes hot on the heels of the iPhone 3G release. What does this Windows Mobile-based smartphone has that will win ordinary folks over? Let's check...
Acer's Aspire One netbook has already arrived on US shores, and prices start from $379 upwards. Some of the more common features include an 8.9" WXVGA LED backlit display with 1,024 x 600 resolution, a built-in webcam, the choice...
Ritescript and ESP Solutions are working together on a new pen-based tablet that targets both paramedics and firefighters, basically anyone involved in the EMS field. This tablet will utilize a "medic-friendly, cost-effective electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) software and...
Touch screen displays never really took off until the iPhone made such a big splash last year, or was it just coincidence that touch screen panels became more and more affordable, hence the many devices including it in their...
The Feng from Sony Ericsson, better known by its model number W302 (hence confirming its Walkman line pedigree), will be officially released this coming October 14th, confirming previous rumors circulating about the handset. It will come with a rudimentary...
What's the point of holding a party if there isn't any limbo competition going on? Well, this is where the Limbo String fits in, allowing you to limbo any time, anywhere without having to find a perfectly straight and...
Technician Terry Childs, 43, who was dropped from his job due to poor performance and insubordination decided to wreak havoc by creating a master password to lock everyone else out of the city's FiberWAN network. This very system stores...
Toyota Motor Sales has plans to make its integrated Bluetooth hands-free system available on the new 2009 Vergas which will be on sale this fall which will add to the other 15 car models that have integrated Bluetooth as...
Although it bears the same name as the Navigon 2100 Max which was covered in March this year, this is a totally different device altogether. With a 3.5" screen, the maps offered are regional and include both UK and...
Dell's E mini notebook has been priced at $300 each, which is very tempting considering the mass market appeal for a notebook of this size and price point. The Dell E will hit markets sometime in the last quarter...
Google has apparently raised the ire of the Android mobile phone operating system developer community after restricting access to the latest version of the software development kit (SDK) to a handful of companies, which ironically, was meant for the...
The Neonode N2 has received a new software upgrade that will see a slew of new features added (but of course, if not, there wouldn't be any point to the upgrade now, would there?). This upgrade will see the...
I guess if there's one thing iPod owners need not worry, it would be the lack of iPod speaker docks. Those are dime a dozen, and the Maxell VRSP-400 is the latest to join the long line. Inside, you...
Since we're already in the middle of the work week, why not take some time out and laugh at this parody of the iPhone thanks to E!'s The Soup. For the uninitiated, The Soup is a TV show found...
With kids living in a digital world these days, how many of them have experienced the joys of blowing out actual wax candles on their birthday cake? Chances are their parents would've gotten them LED candles instead, but the...
Samsung's on a roll here with yet another digital camera - the Samsung TL34HD. This model is the successor to the NV24HD, and is touted to be the most advanced point-and-shoot digital camera from Samsung to date. Check out...
OK, this is something new. In the first place, I did not know that owls had any sort of healing properties, be it their hoots or otherwise. Which begs me to ask this question - what the heck is...
Samsung has announced is new L310W digital camera that packs in a 13.6 megapixel sensor, along with the following specifications :- 3.6x wide optical zoom lens Intelligent 2.7" LCD screen Samsung Perfect Portrait System Face Detection Blink Detection Mode...
All you ten Zune owners, there's a new speaker dock that features a built-in alarm clock to help you get out of bed, only to be reminded that it is time to settle for a iPod as you then...
If watching the latest Iron Man movie made you feel that voice commands are cool, then this might be just the thing. The Muso is a small gadget that plugs into the iPod, and gives it (or you) voice...
Nintendo looks set to have hit a rich vein of form, having announced some pretty interesting Wii peripherals yesterday with a new title, Wii Music ready to offer the regular joe a chance to orchestra a team of musicians,...
Toshiba has a brand new 2.5" hard drive known as the MK4058GSX. Engineers at Toshiba have managed to squeeze in 400GB in just two platters, and this is made possible by boosting areal density to 477Mbit/mm2 (308Gb/psi). One of...
Take a glance at the Asus F8Va notebook you see above and tell me that not even a single cell in your body lusts after it. This new Korea-only notebook is pretty powerful, packing in the following functions :-...
Man, the PS2 just keeps on going, doesn't it? This time round, Sony will be releasing a new Lego Batman PS2 bundle that sees the black colored PS2 paired with the upcoming Lego Batman game and a DVD version...
Cooking is a hobby for some people, but not many people enjoy the cleaning up more than the eating. This robotic chef developed by the Technical University of Munich uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags on dishes and utensils in...
It seems like Brando has another one of those weird-but-cool geeky items. Their latest product might not be that popular amongst users who are aiming to go on a diet, though. Their latest wrist rest comes shaped very much...
LG has finally released its KS360 Messenger phone in Europe, with young folks who primarily use their cell phones for texting, emailing and social networking as their main market. Features include :- Full sliding QWERTY keyboard 2.4" TFT touch...
The Index camera concept captures images just like any other camera, but what makes it different is the body holds a single giant handle which can be rotated left or right, depending on one's dexterity. The aperture/shutter display and...
The SenseSurface touch screen system is pretty unique since it enables users to actually stick working knobs on the screen's surface and function equally well as the real thing, thanks to the "unique sensing surface" that is able to...
Samsung has a new MP3 player that looks pretty much like a jazzy USB flash drive - the Samsung U4 which will be hitting Asia Pacific from August 7 onwards. Available in 2GB and 4GB capacities, the Samsung U4...
Getting enough exercise each week is one big headache most healthcare professionals have when it comes to their patients, but here's a new shoe that could help introduce a new groove to your routine. The Airun Plus shoe targets...
The Carver One is one unique vehicle, and here's a hands-on report on how it feels like to actually drive one. Its compact design and fuel-efficiency makes the automobile great for a crowded, polluted urban driving environment without sacrificing...
Here's an electronic poker table for you to get your game on - the Lightning Poker Table. It will come with full 3D graphics and animation so that the whole experience is much more realistic, although after a while,...
If you happen to own a PS2 or PS3, then the Starpex wooden guitar is definitely a must-buy for you if you're into music-based games like Guitar Hero on either console. This full sized guitar looks just like the...
July 15, 2008
The cat is out of the bag - the iPhone 3G retails for just $174.33 where pure manufacturing costs is concerned, much less than what it cost to build its predecessor which was less capable. That's from a study...
Ridata has a brand new range of Ultra-S Plus MLC Series SSDs that will come in capacities ranging from 32GB all the way to 128GB, and these will feature read and write speeds of 128MB/s and 80MB/s, respectively. Well,...
Intel's Centrino 2 chipset has been well received by laptop manufacturers, but which are the more notable ones out of a huge crop? After all, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Sony are in the game, and it would be pretty...
Nyko has a heart for your consoles, which is why it will be releasing the Nyko Intercooler TS for the Xbox 360 and PS3 this September. The former will retail for $24.99 while the latter costs an additional $10....
Expansys managed to recover from their mistake of putting up a pre-order page for the BlackBerry Thunder in its UK and Irish sites, and good thing they did not take too long after the alert was picked up by...
At long last, iRiver has released its SPINN portable media player that comes in a unique form factor where hardware is concerned. You get a lovely 3.2" AMOLED display that is miles better than what conventional LCD offers, but...
Guess the Sony PS3 must be feeling its age already if Sony is already rolling out discounted PS3 "Greatest Hits" titles, and these will retail for a mere $29 compared to the standard $40 or even $50 price tag....
Samsung's NV100 HD digital camera might be pretty diminutive in size, but it manages to pack in a whopping 14.7 megapixel resolution CCD sensor into the small body, making it one high resolution point-and-shoot camera. Other features include :-...
If you're wondering who the culprit is that's sneaking away your drinks at the office pantry, perhaps it is time to install the SmartCube Minibar. This intelligent refrigerator will e-mail the owner each time a snack or beverage is...
G-force, a modder who hangs out at the uber-cool BenHeck.com forums, have managed to show off his modding wizardry by cramming a Famiclone (Super Joy III) into an old school NES controller. The Famiclone itself already comes pre-loaded with...
The Juke Tower is a waterproof MP3 speaker that not only lets you share your favorite tunes with friends and family (basically anyone within earshot), it also comes with an embedded LED clock so that you will be able...
Folks with a sharp eye will notice that the iPhone 3G you see here does not feature the name AT&T in the place of the carrier, and it reads more lile TIM. This can only mean one thing -...
It took quite some time, but finally the legal eagles at Apple have motioned to file a suit against Psystar, a Mac-clone maker. The move itself is not surprising, but as the opening sentence suggested, what took Apple so...
OCZ has a new 17" gaming notebook, which translates to mighty large and heavy despite packing in the necessary hardware to let you get a comparable desktop gaming experience on the go. Features include :- < 17" display at...
Panasonic lays claim to yet another first - a free angle HDMI cable that is compliant with version 1.3a high data transfer speed specification. Since flat panel displays are doing gangbusters sales in the world today, there is a...
Waking up on a cool morning can be pretty hard to do, even more so on a Monday when you know there is nothing but stress, obnoxious colleagues and a pile of work waiting for you at the office....
Nintendo has released a new peripheral for the Wii at E3 2008 known as the WiiSpeak microphone. This device targets folks with multiple speaker setups, where Nintendo claims that it will be fully utilized when groups of people in...
Original Kindle The news would come from an insider: a new and greatly improved Amazon Kindle is on its way and from what’s being said, it is leaps and bounds better than the first generation. First, it is said to...
Google's next move in taking over the world is releasing the availability of 3D cities thanks to the Cities in 3D program. This application allows local governments to introduce a 3D representation of their city to Google Earth, enabling...
Medion's new Akoya S5610 notebook is pretty phat, considering the specifications and features packed inside as shown below. Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 2.0GHz processor 15.4" display 3GB RAM 320GB hard drive Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 1.3 megapixel...
Parallax have managed to conjure this magical Robot Spider from a Javelin Stamp, although I do dispute the technicality of the term used. After all, aren't arachnids supposed to have four pairs of legs? This is more like a...
What would happen if ordinary windows could be turned into solar panels? Well, that could work out in the future if researchers from MIT manage to stumble upon the magical blend that will coat ordinary windows to make this...
There's nothing quite like the super nailgun in the original Quake to go along with Quad damage if you're all out of cells, rockets and shells. This DeWalt M-16 nail gun might not look anything like the computer game...
It looks great on the (leaked) paper: the Ainol V3000 will introduce a 4.3 inch screen with a (awesome) 800x480 resolution, which is quite unique, for a PMP. The device will support AVI, RM/RMVB, FLV and has TV Out....
For all you Hummer fans out there who can't get your hands on a real one, here is a a r/c hummer model for you to get your fix (kind of). Licensed by GM, the rechargable r/c Hummer is...
MobiFindr is a feature that helps you find the geographic location of your mobile. That might come in handy if you forgot it somewhere or if someone “helped you” lose it. It could also be used to spy on your...
At E3, Sony introduced video downloads in its store. Users will be able to download (buy or rent) videos from major studios. If you own a PS3, you might have an HDTV as well. In this case, you’ll be...
Sony has announced that they will commercialize a new version of the 80 GB Playstation 3 that will sell for $399. Most Playstation 3 with this capacity come for $499 today. The company says that this new model will...
Mobissimo is a travel search engine that helps users find the best deals from over 180 travel sites simultaneously. Today, CEO Beatrice Tarka told me that they are rolling out MobiFriends to add a social networking flavor to the site....
If you are willing to fork a mere $15,000, you could be the proud owner of this Force dynamics 301 simulator. The obvious goal of this machine is to reproduce the physical sensation of whichever simulator you would be...
The JATY DR7200 is a 7” display Korean satellite navigation system that has many non-GPS features like eBook, games digital TV and breathalyzer. It costs $295, which is surprisingly low, given the size of the beast. Note that Digital...
The iPhone Dev Team has succeeded in unlocking the iPhone 3G, days after it was released. This will free users from restrictions such as installing apps that aren’t on Apple’s “approved” list – game emulators are high on the...
HP has a trio of new printers announced, and we'll focus on the Photosmart A630 (as seen above) first. This model comes with a 4.8" touch LCD display, one of the largest in its class where portable photo printers...
Logitech has a brand new wireless keyboard - but not for the PC. This time round, the Swiss peripheral masters has released one for the Nintendo Wii. This licensed keyboard is a snap to configure, and relies on 2.4GHz...
I guess you can heave a sigh of relief now that this is the last Transcend product we have for the day - the ultra-compact USB flash drive known as the JetFlashV95. It comes with 4GB of internal memory...
Logitech is back with yet another gaming peripheral for the masses - this time round, they have released the Driving Force Wireless wheel that brings a more authentic racing experience to owners of the Sony PS2 and PS3. This...
Transcend is on a roll with the StoreJet 25P portable hard drive that boasts a slim design that is convenient to tote around. It targets those who carry their portable hard drives everywhere with them, every single day. It...
Take a look at the Xbox 360 controller above - doesn't it just burn your eyes? Forget about regular black and white - the world's in color these days, as you will be able to pick up a bright...
Super Talent just released the Pico-C Gold USB flash drive that boasts 24-carat gold plating on its exterior, and is highly portable being smaller than a regular SD card. It is much more hardy than your ordinary USB flash...
Lenovo is hoping to roll out its G-series IdeaPad that will cater for entry-level and netbook markets. The first of the IdeaPad G-series is the 14.1" G430 that is powered by Intel's Centrino 2 platform, and Lenovo claims that...
Transcend aims to move heads with the new StoreJet 25C portable hard drive that targets business travelers who want a more striking manner to tote their data around. It is able to carry hard drives up to 320GB in...
Freesat has just released its Duo wireless electronic input pen in Korea, and this model is compatible with Microsoft Office, Notepad and MSN Messenger. You will be able to write messages in the air or on the computer display...
Panasonic has released a couple of new Toughbook models based on Intel's new Centrino 2 platform. They are the 15.4" Toughbook 52 and the 13.3" Toughbook 74. They will both share :- 1,066Mhz bus speeds Intel graphics chipset 802.11n...
With everyone wanting to go green these days, here's the electric Rabbit Bike concept that boasts an aerodynamic design to help you along without feeling guilty. Designed by Filipe Tolomei, it utilizes lightweight plastic materials and comes in a...
July 14, 2008
If you carry a large collection of mp3 files, chances are that you ripped a fair number of them a long time ago (from your own CDs, of course…) and you might have labeled tracks yourself. These tracks aren’t as...
According to Nikkei, the A4-sized e-book reader will not feature integrated backlights but is still able to run for 50 hours on a single charge. The e-book will be going for approximately $941 and feature Wi-Fi connectivity, but other than...
Teclast's M26, the budget touchscreen portable media player was recently reviewed by MP4Nation and was not found to be satisfactory. The player's resistive touchscreen still needs to be tweaked, while the scrolling is less than responsive and the player...
The Xbox 360 60GB will see interesting features thrown into the fray, including faster load times with the ability for games to be played directly off from the hard drive, and this will indirectly translate to less noise as...
We've seen Star Wars Transformers, so how about a Batman-themed line? After all, Christopher Nolan did do a pretty good job revitalizing the franchise, and something like this should be picked up by Hasbro as they attempt to "transform"...
The Hacked USB flash drive you see here is a pretty interesting concept - it carries 2GB of storage space and looks as though somebody pulled your USB cable in half, or you weren't too careful when getting up...
While the Wii MotionPlus you saw earlier is very real, what you see here is but a concept. Guess the Wiimote is more versatile than we thought, eh? This modified version is able to help you out with your...
You know that this is a truly globalized world where platform exclusivity does not last forever. Take the Final Fantasy franchise for example - it was first available to Nintendo owners only, and then the tide of power shifted...
Thanko introduced the Dino-lite Polarizer mini microscope that features the following :- 1.3 megapixel ¼-Inch CMOS sensor 8 LED SXGA resolution (1,280 x 1,024) Well, go nuts nitpicking (literally) folk around you with the Thanko Dino-lite Polarizer....
Trekstor has released the i.Beat Movie portable media player that looks more like a cell phone or an MP3 player compared to a dedicated portable media player, but never mind the aesthetics - I'm sure most of you will...
Nintendo announced the Wii MotionPlus, an updated game controller add-on for the Wiimote which is more accurate. Wii MotionPlus is able to map player hand movements in 3D space, making it function much better compared to the current infra-red...
Microsoft has come together with Netflix to offer the “Watch Instantly” feature to the Xbox 360 console later this fall, which could possibly deal a major blow to Apple TV. With this introduction (coupled with the recent Xbox 360...
Can't think of an anniversary gift that is so unique, there is only a handful of its kind in the world? Well, how about checking out the Knalihs Athem Diamond encrusted Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte or the diamond encrusted...
The iPhone 3G has already sold over a million units within less than a week of its launch, but the impressiveness of that achievement is (slightly) watered down due to the fact that it required the purchasing frenzy of...
Taylor has a tool that helps make life much easier when it comes to working with chocolate - the Chocolate Paddle Thermometer. This two-in-one tool brings together both a spatula and a thermometer in a solitary kitchen device, where...
Dell will allow potential customers to include a 128GB SSD in their purchases instead of a regular hard drive starting from tomorrow, and this move will affect all Latitude, XPS, Alienware, and Precision laptop models. If you prefer to...
Robots are supposed to be cool, but why did Bandai release the Hex Bug robot crabs? After all, crabs aren't exactly the most impressive creatures on earth to be turned into a robot. Still, if you're a crustacean lover,...
Interestingly enough, somebody attempted to sell her iPhone on eBay not because she grew sick and tired of this multi-touch wonder, but mainly because it is haunted. Yes, you read that right. The going price was a ridiculous $8,180,000.50...
Rock Band 2 looks set to be a runaway winner with these new developments emerging. There will be two drum sets you can purchase for the game which adds way more flavor and variety, although it might be too...
Matsushita has released a water-, heat-, and dust-resistant lighting device for use in mechanical equipment, ensuring that no matter the harsh condition, at the very least you won't run out of light. Power consumption has been reduced by as...
Those of you who like karaoke will definitely fall in love with Lips that was recently announced by Microsoft at the ongoing E3 show. What makes Lips so special is the fact that it enables you to sing songs...
Interestingly enough, someone has managed to cobble together the iGiveUp - a Bluetooth handgun handset for the iPhone. In this project, you pull the trigger to receive calls as well as end them. Listening is done via the barrel,...
Owners of the Dell Latitude XT tablet will finally be able to enjoy multi-touch thanks to a firmware update update that will roll out tomorrow. This will see all Latitude XT tablets receive multi-touch capability in various applications, be...
Man, we knew that Sony will be releasing the PSP firmware 4.05 soon, but not this soon! It is already out, and as mentioned earlier yesterday, firmware 4.05 will see a couple of new visualizers, one if you happen...
Man, what would I give to have the Asahi Beer Buddy in my home? This robot not only stores beer in its belly, it is capable of pouring the nectar of the gods out for me - without nagging...
Hello Kitty strikes again, this time in the form of the 1-Seg TV receiver. Of course, the most notable feature would be Hello Kitty's face taking main stage on the pop-up screen design. When it is not used as...
Hannspree has just announced new 19" LCD TVs that take on a rather sporty theme, presumably just in time for the summer Olympics. All these three LCDs will retail for $279 each, and they will be available in basketball,...
The new iPhone 3G might be phat and all, but surely the combination of a large touch screen display, 3G connectivity and relatively small size makes a potent combination for poor battery life. Sanwa forsees that problem and has...
Man, are South Koreans a tech savvy bunch or what. Just when you thought the cell phone has reached its zenith in terms of functions, along comes news that there is now a Mosquito Repelling Plus service for handset...
Jaty Electronics just released its new navigation device - the JANV DR7200, which is capable of weeding out drunk drivers thanks to the drunk-o-meter function. The built-in breathalyzer is capable of letting you know whether you have had too...
While it is chilling to note that our world has turned into a post-apocalyptic environment sometime in the 22nd century (no thanks to nuclear weapons), there is a tinge of positiveness with the vision of the Stalker airship vehicles...
Intel has been quite successful at marketing their “Centrino” brand. Many consumers simply think that they “need” Centrino to get Wi-FI, which is a powerful purchase argument. As notebooks continue to take share worldwide, Intel is officially releasing its...
D-Link has just introduced yet another full-featured network surveillance camera known as the SecuriCam DCS-5610 Pan/Tilt/Zoom network camera. Meant to offer superior management over traditional closed-circuit television (CCTV) security cameras, the DCS-5610 was specially designed for whole-room monitoring of...
Casio has expanded its Exilim Zoom line with the EX-Z150 point-and-shoot digital camera which is more than able to meet the beginner's requirements without weighing you down (with both a debt and a heavy form factor). Some of the...
NeoSolar and WiBrain have come together to manufacture fuel-cell portable digital devices that will be available sometime in the near future. After all, with more and more devices these days featuring a plethora of functions, it is only logical...
Sony and Sky's collaboration have resulted in Go!View, the official PlayStation Portable video-on-demand service in the UK (and Republic of Ireland). This live service enables PSP owners to transfer content to their PSP through a PC TV, with movies,...
It is without a doubt that the Rock Band and Guitar Hero franchises see each other as main rivals, and despite the fact that Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour are still a long time away from...
Strange that an updated firmware build which is hidden from the iTunes update system is able to fix a handful of issues found on the recently released iPhone 3G, among them the yellow tint problem that certain quarters think...
Woe to this spanking new iPhone 3G that was put through hell and back by the staff at PC World. Check out the video above, as it might be the only chance in your life to see an iPhone...
Nokia recently rolled out its latest version of Nokia Chat that aims to maximize the use of GPS navigation found in selected Nokia handsets by providing chat buddies with location and proximity information. If your Nokia handset happesn to...
The FCC has blessed the CDMA model of the HTC Touch Diamond, leaving it to carriers to announce as to when they will be offering these to the clamoring masses who have yet to fall for the iPhone 3G...
It is interesting to note that despite the iPhone 3G carrying much less features compared to other high end handsets in Japan, interest in it has surged to unprecedented levels, as more than one in seven Japanese phone customers...
Don't you just hate it when folk drive with their high lights turned on at night? Well, with the Anti-Glare LED panel attached to your sun visor, your poor eyes won't suffer from such indignation any longer. It won't...
July 13, 2008
The Smart Scarecrow is a safe and eco-friendly way of keeping animals away from your garden or pond within a 1,000 square feet radius. How does it achieve that? Well, it shoots out a jet of water at the...
Imagine being able to carry a guitar amp the size of a cigarettes pack everywhere you go. That is now possible with the Waves iGTR Personal Guitar Processor, also known as the iGTR. The iGTR offers a variety of...
Never mind the early August launch date of the Xbox 360 60GB model - you can place a pre-order with Amazon now for $349, and with guaranteed delivery when it ships, all you need to do is wait and look...
Frankly, I would call the i-Jerry as a poor man's Nabaztag. This little guy does not display any emotion or does a fraction of the Nabaztag despite retailing for a hefty $95. What it does is rely on the...
Wristbands have taken the next step upwards thanks to the SportsLive USB wristbands that feature baseball-related audio and video content, enabling wearers to own a piece of history by recording live baseball broadcasts for posterity. There will be a...
Two men from the Cincinnati-area hope that they have stumbled upon the solution to mankind's transportation woes, bringing together the best of an ultralight electric car with a monorail, resulting in the Liberator Car. Developed by Jay Andress and...
Listening to music with a pair of headphones while cycling is pretty dangerous, which is where the i-Ride bicycle stereo mounts come in handy. Compatible with any iPod or MP3 player thanks to the audio line-in cable, your journey...
Those who absolutely loathe parallel parking will be pleased to know that something like the Pivo 2 from Nissan and Renault is achievable, although it remains to be seen whether this will roll out in the near future or...
Proud owners of their new iPhone 3G are probably experiencing problems - not on the whole, but surely a certain group will have had experienced just one bar of 3G reception in areas where other devices offer strong reception....
No, the Iranians aren't sending any missiles our way anytime soon, but that doesn't mean you can't have a rocket in your living room to help you wake up from a deep slumber. It will kick off a countdown...
Sony will be releasing yet another firmware update for their PSP handheld console, and this time round it will be version 4.05 that will hit the streets. One confirmed feature will be new visualizers for music player, catering to...
This kitchen gadget helps shorten your chore time, as it is able to perform everything from washing to rinsing your veggies clean and even spinning them dry within half a minute. The more immaculate among you might probably take...
Summer's here, and there's nothing quite like sitting back and relaxing with a cold beer in hand. That's what the R/C Tank aims to do, delivering up to four cans of golden nectar while firing 6mm BB bullets at...
Control Freek has introduced a unique tennis racquet that helps prevent sweaty palms by including an air-conditioner within. Interesting, no? After all, sweat from your palms is one of the main culprits that lets you lose control of your...
Parking in a city like San Francisco is a definite problem, and the city council aims to alleviate the situation by investing $23 million in a program known as SFPark. SFPark's aim is to convert 6,000 of San Francisco's...
Plenty of things have gone electronic these days, with e-mail being the most popular one. Folks who are looking for a way out of the smoking habit now have an e-alternative, and this doesn't involve signing up with another...
Amazon.com watchers will definitely have caught wind of the Asus Eee PC 1000 netbook pre-order. To recap, the Eee PC 1000 features the following :- 10" LCD display 40GB SSD 1GB RAM 6-Cell Battery Linux operating system You will...
The Clove 2 Glove might sound rather foreign to you, but in reality it is a Bluetooth data input interface, helping one "type" without having to use a standard keyboard as key strokes are achieved through finger movements. As...
Sprint has already made available the new Palm Treo 800w for $250 after factoring in rebates and a new agreement. As expected, the Palm Treo 800w will feature WiFi connectivity, GPS navigation with turn-by-turn directions support, EV-DO Rev. A...
HTC Touch Diamond users will be able to prolong the use of their smartphone with the introduction of a new $80 extended battery, and that purchase will be accompanied by new replacement back cover that helps cover up the...
Here's another artwork of the venerable Super Mario Bros., save for the fact that this time round, it comes in 3D courtesy of deviantart user Justin Buonvino. I am very impressed by the entire thing, and while it isn't...
I don't know, the very name Paki is rather derogatory IMHO, but I guess that depends on which pair of glasses you're wearing. Paki the Hippo is an edutainment tool from designer Paul Berger to help school kids pick...
There are more Sony Ericsson phones that will be unveiled this summer, and among them is the Sony Ericsson W302, also known as the Feng. Word on the street has it the Feng will be announced come the 22nd...
Here's an image of the BlackBerry Thunder in real life - it has so far not failed when it comes to similarities to user guide drawings as well as other leaked image in the past. What's most interesting is...
Intel has managed to offer a sub-4W PC that is powered by a Menlow-based Gigabyte M528, and tests that involve MP3 streaming over WiFi via a Java applet on a Firefox 3-based browser sees the CPU having an average...
It is no secret that Apple's servers have failed to meet the demand for the iPhone 3G launch day activation, but Cupertino aren't the only one suffering from this phenomena. Fictionwise, home of the eReader format also experienced the...
Here are more images of the upcoming Javelin from BlackBerry. It does not have an official release date or price, but the specifications are pretty beefy to begin with. QWERTY keyboard 480 × 360 LCD display Quad-band GSM/EDGE GPS...
This Batmobile case mod arrived on the scene one year ago, and made quite a splash since it was crafted from a Wal-Mart R/C Tumbler. Of course, the mod still looks hot like all get out, but after one...
Check out this switchblade concept phone that features a numerical keypad on the front, accompanied by a rounded earpiece and a screen that folds outwards just like a regular switchblade. While you won't be able to slice apples with...
I don't know what to make of this, but according to Apple, the yellow tinge found on Apple's new iPhone 3G is supposed to be intentional. This is supposed to make the display "more natural" and easier on the...
There is a new Fujitsu Siemens netbook in the works, and an image of it has already leaked for all and sundry to see. You can see just how small it is when placed next to a 17" Amilo...
It's only just rumors, but Samsung's latest mobile phone would be a new slider running the S60 OS (like the Nokia N-Series). Lets look at the specs: 2.8-inch, 240x320 pixels, 16M colors 8 Megapixel camera with auto-focus, xenon flash, and...
Samsung's new Windows Mobile-powered touch display handset, the i907 has been blessed by the FCC. The i907 number suggests that it is part of the i900 familly also known as Samsung OMNIA (see OMNIA video), althought the digital camera...
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new Xbox model-the Xbox 360 Pro (60GB). The console will be available in the U.S. and Canada in early August priced at $349. That’s more space for downloads and media files. The...



