Asus was the one that started the Netbook craze, and once everybody realized that selling cheap and tiny “netbooks” was a good idea, everybody wanted a piece of the pie. Acer jumped in with their Aspire One, MSI launched the MSI Wind, and of course HP has their HP 2133 Mini-Note PC. Now it seems like HannsG might want a bit of the action too.

Here's a rather interesting take on USB flash drive design as it incorporates on of the more popular family names in Japan. The word "Sato" is an extremely popular family name in Japan, and Solid Alliance has decided to...

If you do not have the luxury of setting up an actual band, why not settle for Rock Band instead? It is far from the real thing, but at least a bunch of your mates will be able to...

Instead of carving out a flap on your front door for your pooch to enter/exit as it pleases, why not settle for the Plexidoor electronic dog door? After all, it helps keep your home secure while offering freedom to...

Man, to think that even fingers need some massaging! What next, just a toe massager (never mind those automated foot reflexology machines)? This DanBall device comes with three receptacles for you to stick three fingers in, and it will...

The Amosu Ultimo Diamond is touted to be the most expensive iPhone in the world, retailing for a whopping $177,300. This high price tag is a reality no thanks to the 1,179 diamonds encrusted all over, weighing 16.18 carats....

3 has managed to snag more than 1 million in terms of sales of USB mobile broadband dongles in the areas of UK, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and Austria. They won't be resting on their laurels though, offering a...

Summer is here, and Thanko is on a mission to keep things cool with their new Thanko Cooler USB keyboard. It works pretty much the same way as those bowling lane machines do, featuring air vents to keep those...

This waterproof MP3 player from Lancer is definitely not the first, but it is tough enough to function in freezing temperatures while boasting enough intestinal fortitude to take in spills and falls during your next snowboard adventure down a...

Frankly, I've never heard of Journey before until this day, but I'm sure that there are some hardcore Journey fans who will be more than willing to part with their cash for this Journey MP3 player. It comes with...

This ought to be the geekiest belt buckle ever - the NES Belt Buckle. It doesn't miniaturize the parts of an NES into a board small enough to fit in a belt buckle, but relies on an entire NES...

Asustek Computer wants to include a new feature in their Eee PC range that would be more than welcome - a "whole day" battery life as well as Internet storage. Word has it that Asustek will also roll out...

Ichikoh Industries of Japan have developed a white LED-based adaptive front lighting system (AFS) which is smart enough to control the light angles of both left and right headlamps independently, which would work fine if my car could suddenly...

Designer Joongoo Lee has dreamt of this Samsung Costume 2.5" hard drive concept that takes its inspiration from a ladies make-up compact located in most hand bags. It will fit comfortably into the palm of your hand, and I...

Chinavasion might not manufacture any iPod-killing devices, but they do have what is touted to be the "thinnest portable media player" on the planet - the nigh unpronounceable CVSJ-1304. Measuring a mere 4.5mm thin, you get 4GB of internal...

Rumor has it that Apple's iPhone 3G will be launched in the Indian market late August or early September through Vodafone and Airtel. Speculation has it that the Indian iPhone will have mostly the same software as its US...

BlackBerrys can now be synced with iTunes. Among the devices that work with iTunes are the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 series, Curve 8300 series and 8800 series. The software is free but there are some requirements to use it :- iTunes...

For all you Linux fans out there, there is this cute little USB mini penguin speaker available from the DealExtreme website. The speaker is located at the back of the bird and is compatible with MP3 players, CD players,...

If you think a liquid-cooled PC or laptop is cool, wait til you see what Purdue researcher are working on. The team is working on a miniature refrigeration system small enough to fit into PCs and laptops, hopefully boosting...

Brando's new product, the USB Super 16-port Hub is pretty useful for those who run out of space with a seven port USB hub. Besides that, there are two USB type B connectors to connect between two computers though...

In its bid to repair the damage to Vista's image, Microsoft will be restructuring the company by splitting its Platform & Services division into a dedicated Windows & Windows Live division and a separate Online Services division. Besides that,...

What you see on the right is probably the upcoming Motorola Pebl U8 cell phone, and this clamshell handset will feature the following :- 2.2" 320 x 240 resolution display Hidden CLI display on the outside panel Supports VOD...

Man, if the Hello Kitty adoration doesn't peter out and die down soon, she could be running for President in the near future. Hello Kitty has now infiltrated homes by coming in the form factor of a Robomop. The...

Now here's a novel way for you to carry your data - in a pair of USB Cuff Links. This idea from German designers Tonia Welter and Julia Reymann offers 2GB of internal storage, letting you bask in jealous...

Young asthma patients often find it difficult to hold their breath like an adult can, making it a little bit more tricky to get the proper amount of medicine in. A German company has come up with the Watchhaler,...

Apple's iPhone 2.1 beta code has shown that Core Location is now able to recognize the cardinal direction of an iPhone 3G in addition to its technology, making directional GPS a very distinct possibility. On a separate note, it...

NZXT has a new PC chassis that targets gamers - the Guardian 921. It will hail from the NZXT Crafted Series line, featuring an interior that is spacious enough for you to stuff in a couple of high-end video...

Humax has a couple of new Freeview PVRs for us to choose from, where the higher end model, the PVR-9300 comes with a 320GB hard drive (enough for up to 200 hours of recorded programs) and HDMI upscaling while...

HTC has just rolled out a new ROM update that allows the HTC Touch Diamond to achieve quad-band GSM smartphone status, adding in GSM 850MHz into the mix. This makes the Touch Diamond useable in virtually all GSM areas...

So you think you've got a pretty spiffy clock at home? Well, the 768 LED Clock will certainly, er, outclock you? The main reason for the number 768 is due to the exact amount of LED bulbs that make...

Lexar's new JumpDrive Solo Vault comes with FIPS validation, making it certified to meets the requirements of the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 Level 1 standards. It also comes with 256-bit AES encryption so that there isn't any need...

PocketPC Thoughts have a new unboxing video of the MWg Zinc II which we have linked to above, so go ahead and see how this GSM-based smartphone looks like. Just in case you're running on a slow connection which...

In the world of portable handheld gaming, there isn't much choice between the PSP and DS Lite, with the latter taking the lead worldwide despite its inferior hardware. This goes to show just how important software is, which partly...

Designer Mizanur Rehman has come up with this Alien Mouse concept that is touted to adhere strictly to the principles of ergonomics, offering users maximum comfort by molding itself to the user's hand. This is made possible thanks to...

We've seen a fair number of Star Wars mimobots in the past, and Mimoco has updated their line with even more Star Wars characters entering the mimobot world. This time round, we are treated to the sight of Royal...

Asus has officially killed off the Eee PC brand in my eyes by unveiling yet even more accessories for the range. There is no official announcement yet, and I have no idea on whether these will arrive in the...

Only in Samuel Lau's world, that is. He has taken both devices and come up with a sliding screen form factor which unveils the QWERTY keyboard underneath. Since this is a concept, why not go all out with his...

We all know that applied knowledge is power, and one of the best ways to obtain knowledge would be through reading. Since this is the 21st century and all, it would be prudent to assume that e-books will pick...

Verizon FiOS customers will soon benefit from another speed boost, this time round via coaxial cables that are already in place, connected to the FiOS set-top boxes throughout their homes. This broadband service will see throughput speeds on coax...

Samsung's new range of digital photo frames consist of three series - the V, P and H. All of them will feature 7", 8" and 10" displays, catering for virtually anyone and everyone's tastes with such a variety. Shared...

It goes without saying that somebody has to come up with a Zune Phone rumor, so here we are with news of such whispers. Apparently, Microsoft wants in on Apple's slice of goodness, and will be planning a Zune...

Maplin's new A19HH Media Player comes with 320GB of storage space, touting to be "the complete digital home theatre system." I have my doubts on that though, as it 320GB just doesn't quite make the cut these days. You...

Kyocera will be rolling out a couple of 5.7" LC-Displays that feature transflective technology. These displays will proportionally reflect most of the ambient light, taking it in as a light source instead. This will go a long way in...

Samsung's new range of LCD HDTVs, known as the Series 8 will aim to bring both form and function into a single device. Measuring a mere 1.9" wide at the thickest point, all these models will come with the...

NEC's PaPeRo robot is one cute critter, and there is now an added dimension to its functionality. It is able to input information such as the destination and purpose of an outing into a vehicle navigation system, helping you...

Dell did put up a YouTube video on its new touch screen functionality found in the Latitude XT tablets thanks to a firmware upgrade, but they have pulled the plug on that video already. These new tablets come with...

Yamaha's new Muro Sensor is able to play music by sensing the direction and speed of acceleration - presumably somewhat like how Sony Ericsson's shake cell phones work. It comes with a 15cm long chassis and boasts a triaxial...

I’m still using a blackberry, but I stay on the look out with my iPhone buddies: from what I hear, you might want to check these latest MobileMe (or MobileMess…) reviews from the NY Times and elsewhere. They both...

Nehalem die photo from dvhardware The next Intel processor, using an architecture codenamed “Nehalem”, brings a surprising boost of performance compared to current CPUs. We’re talking about anywhere between 20% and 40% in intensive applications, especially the ones that are...

While it might be cool to merge some items together, sometimes they just don’t make sense. This latest USB clock from Brando also doubles up as a fan. The fan’s plastic blades start spinning once it’s plugged into a USB port.

OCZ has just announced their latest mousepad, the Behemoth. The Behemoth is quite a suitable name for this mousepad, especially once users take into account its large size, and measurements of 380 x 260mm and is 4mm high.

This USB M.A.D Gamepad from Brando might be a tad too small for everyday gaming, but it might interest a few gamers who travel a lot, and find the normal gamepads too large to fit into their laptop bag.

It’s simple, and cool, literally. This would be a great way to cool yourself, since it uses solar power, it doesn’t need any battery. It can be attached to a cap, so that it’ll follow the wearer around all the time, keeping the wearer’s face nice and cool. Brando is currently selling it for $10.

Toshiba's range of notebooks are often on the high end scale of things, although they have tried to cater for the mid-range market at the present moment with a lesser pedigree range of notebooks. It is interesting to see...

Thanko doesn't want to be left out of the portable media player game with the DTLMP42G that carries the following features :- 2.8" widescreen LCD display 2GB internal memory SD/SDHC memory card slot Built-in speaker Supports AVI, FLV, RM...

For those who don't frequent watering holes, here's news for you. A beer tube is a simple device that harnesses the power of gravity so that your brew will be dispensed in a jiffy. Fast pouring beer equals to...

The BookEndz Docking Station targets PowerBook, MacBook and MacBook Pro owners by offering all the similar ports save for power and ExpressCard, of course. All you need to do is plug your precious notebook into the dock and you're...

Here’s one USB device that looks practical. A portable-USB back massager that can be used whilst at home, or even in the car (with the bundled in-car adapter). It can be used to relax your tired back, lumbar, leg and also neck muscles. It features four massage modes.

Buffalo is certainly going ahead of itself by offering the first 8x Blu-ray burners in the world from next month onwards, thanks to the external USB 2.0/eSATA (BR-816SU2) and internal SATA (BR-816FBS) models. This is pretty whacked out since...

The world of online games has just gotten a little bit more crowded with Sony announcing the new DCU Universe Online that will hit the PS3 and PC platforms. You will be able to come up with your very...

MSI wants to keep things close to its chest, touting the veiled threat that the new Wind netbooks will have its warranty null and void if you attempt to upgrade the RAM inside by yourself. It will take a...

Since the Intel Centrino platform has already gone dual core quite some time back, it makes perfect sense should this rumor be actually true by the time September 21 rolls around. Some sources claim that Intel will be introducing...

Sarotech has rolled out its very own portable media player - the Abigs DVP-260S in Korea. It will feature the following specifications :- 2.5" hard drive Supports H.264 format HDMI and 5.1-channel digital audio connectivity Integrated FM transmitter E-book...

Leaving a power cable plugged into an outlet without even turning it on will still sip some power from the grid, and when you think about it on the larger scale, that will definitely affect your power bill at...

Sony's e-book reader is the first of its kind to support the spanking new EPUB format. This standard is one of the first few that has been accepted by multiple major publishers and enables both locked-down and unprotected books...

Hitachi forges new ground for Blu-ray camcorders by releasing the DZ-BD10H. Not only does it come with a recordable Blu-ray drive, you also get a 30GB hard drive just in case you've run out of blank Blu-ray discs for...

Now this is certainly one of the stranger concept PCs I have come across - the E-Ball courtesy of designer Apostol Tnokovski. He not only makes this 6" round PC one of the smallest in the world (by desktop...

Philips certainly has bigger fish to fry, although it is commendable that the company has taken some time out to come up with LED candles that feature color-changing capability. Known as the Imageo Wax Candle, the LEDs within are...

A Japanese joint venture will be distributing digitized comic books to the Nintendo Wii platform through the Internet, but this service will be available to those who are living in Japan only at this point in time. The involved...

Sanyo has teamed up with Nintendo to bring the Eneloop Wii battery charging pack for your Wiimote, ensuring that you never have to take batteries out ever again. All you need to do is place it in the charger...

Santok has a brand new Bluetooth speakerphone in the form of the SP500, and it is tipped to offer "several advanced features not yet seen in the speakerphone marketplace". I'm not too sure where this outrageous claim is heading,...

Since the iPod nano comes in a variety of colors, it wouldn't be too much of a surprise to think that a red iPhone 3G model could be in the pipeline for the coming holiday season. I myself would...

Fans of Zelda can now rejoice in the fact that they can belt out their own ocarina tunes thanks to this playable replica. It even comes complete with a tri-force logo at the bottom, and while it won't turn...

Samsung has unleashed its i8510 handset at an event in NYC, bringing S60 to the world of Samsung handsets. This quad-band GSM(850/900/1800/1900MHz), dual-band WCDMA (900/2100MHz) cell phone will up the ante against Nokia and Sony Ericsson's line of photo-centric...

Yes, with such a blurry spy shot (most probably due to nervousness of the person taking that snapshot), it is more or less confirmed that there is a brand new PSP hardware update coming our way, and most people...

Forget about those cute but crude USB Humping Dogs that have been around for quite some time already - the local dog pound has managed to round up most of these pooches and sent them for some spaying goodness...

Creative isn't quitting on the portable media player market just yet with a new Zen Mozaic model which will see the aging Zen V series booted out of the door. Since it is a new type of player (with...

Lexar has released its 8GB Platinum II 60x SD memory card that targets people who use devices that capture fast pictures, full motion video and is generally a winner with other SDHC-compatible devices. The speed is rated at 60x,...

Ripple, a Korean OEM manufacturer has released an updated version of its Mac Mini clone that features Intel's new Atom 1.6GHz processor along with a mini-ITX form factor. Other features include :- 45nm i945GC-Northbridge chipset ICH7 Southbridge chipsets Supports...

Intel has just announced a System on Chip (SoC) product named EP80579. The basic idea of a SoC is to integrate as many components of a computer as possible in a chip. That allows to reduce the size, cost and...

Seagate announced this week that it will be providing half a million gigabytes of storage for NBC's coverage of the Olympics, set to occur between August 8th to 24th. Everything will be stored on Seagate's Barracuda ES hard drives,...

Western Digital's new VelociRaptor hard drive can now be used for low-power, high-performance blade server applications. The new VelociRaptor is a 2.5", 10,000RPM enterprise SATA drive that goes by the model number WD3000BLFS and was specially manufactured to fit...

The Stress Sensor Vest might sound rather out-of-this-world, but recent developments have made it a viable and marketable product in its own right. It is capable of registering the electrical excitation of the wearer’s muscles at any given time,...

E Ink is toying with the idea of introducing its E Ink Vixplex Imaging Film for the outer display found in upcoming clamshell handsets, and this will definitely be a boon to the industry since e-ink consumes power only...

The PlayStation thumb came about as you spent too much time with the original PSOne, and those who tend to text a lot with their BlackBerries will definitely suffer from BlackBerry thumb. Until the folks at RIM discover a...

Folks living in the UK will soon be able to take advantage of the Sony eReader, and pre-orders are already starting to make an appearance online. There won't be any more need to import this device from the US,...

iPhone users might soon be able to enjoy voice-recognition capability thanks to AT&T's efforts in developing a web-based platform known as Speech Mashups. This platform will send your speech to a remote server, translating commands to control your handset....

You know those pesky people who love to check out your private bathroom without permission whenever they drop by your home? Well, hopefully the Bloody Serial Killer Shower Curtain can do the trick to scare their wits out into...

Seems that scientists are working on other methods to control items around us without using our hands - the tongue-controlled wheelchair, a mind-controlled wheelchair, and now, an eye-controlled MP3 player. It will need to function with a custom-made pair...

If your laptop's battery life just doesn't quite make the cut when it comes to superior battery life, then Philips has just the item to deal with such emergencies. The Power4Life packs include the SCM7880 USB adapter that helps...

You know those car guides that tell you how to maximize your mileage? Well, in the world of portable consumer electronics, "mileage" would be defined as battery life, and with many people already rocking to an iPhone 3G, it...

The Mini Microwave here is definitely cute to look at (most miniaturized items and living things are cute to begin with anyways) and does have it's niche, be it at home or at the office. The $130 price tag...

So we've got guitar games evolving into a full-fledged band, but now a wireless skateboard peripheral? Well, the QMotions wireless skateboard will work with the Xbox 360 and PS3 only (sorry, Nintendo fanboys), and has been dubbed as the...

Samsung has unveiled its MediaLive add-on that works only with Samsung TV sets manufactured in 2008, and those must come with CEC automation support as well. What makes the MediaLive peripheral so special? Well, it does away with the...

Digital Cowboy from Japan has unleashed its Acrylic Cowboy computer case range that does away with exterior case walls, which is a two-edged sword IMHO. It leaves your computer innards open to all sorts of mishaps (and a whole...

Samsung's new SPF-105P digital photo frame does not only display photos of your favorite memories to help you smile during those down days, but it also doubles up as a 10.2" LCD monitor by virtue of a USB connection...

Vizio, the low cost flat-panel HDTV maker will be entering home audio market with its simulated surround sound sytem compromised of a slim speaker and a wireless subwoofer. It is yet unknown if Vizio's single speaker will be surround sound...

The review courtesy of CrackBerry reveal new information on the BlackBerry Kickstart, for one, the device will be split into several models depending on features that are present. The 8820 in their review is a WiFi-version destined for T-Mobile...

Texas Memory's RamSan-440 provides between 256GB and 512GB of RAM-based SSD storage, 600,000 IOPS, 4,500MB/sec random sustained external throughput and latency under 15-microseconds (yes, microseconds, not milliseconds). It weighs about 90 pounds and comes in a 4U rack-mount enclosureand...

The handheld, officially called MID P8860 will be going on sale in Hong Kong on August 8th for $5,228 HKD,( about $670). For that price, you will get an 800MHz Atom Z500 processor, 512MB of RAM, a 4GB SSD....

Cowon has yet another portable media player for the masses, and this time round it will be the iAudio P5 that aims to captivate your senses. The features are pretty impressive to begin with, and they include :- 800...

Samsung has dropped its new 9 Series LCD HDTVs upon us mortals, giving us yet more stuff to drool over without the means to bring one home. The 9 Series are second-generation LED-backlit sets that come with the following...

Lasers are pretty things to look at, but stare at one long enough and you'll end up with burned retinas which aren't too good by any means. The DIY home laser light show is meant for those too poor...

Gaming is a serious sport for some people, and the peripheral world certainly shows it with products like the Gyroxus game chair. This full-motion game chair is a snap to set up and is fully adjustable, catering for gamers...

What you see on the right is just for illustrative purposes and is not the real thing, but Ymup from Japan has managed to come up with a backpack that contains a battery-powered oxygen generator. This portable device even...

The rumor mills are working overtime yet again, and this time we have word that Apple's revamped iPod nano range will feature memory capacity upgrades and a slew of "new features", although it remains to be seen what those...

NES games are phat as they have enough staying power to hang around for many a decade, and it is no wonder that plenty of emulators for it have been created to date. One of the more recent ones...

Here's a handset that has a totally hilarious advertising pitch - in the specifications list, "Amazing Keyboard" is listed down. I wonder what's less amazing about keyboards found on other smartphones, but if you're interested to know what else...

Ok, we know that solar and wind power can be converted to electricity, but research team led by professor Tomiki Ikeda at the Tokyo Institute of Technology has managed to come up with the world’s first plastic motor that...

It ain't easy taking a panoramic shot with your digital camera as you will first of all need a sturdy tripod and a decent camera, but good thing we have just the gadget that might offer a solution -...

Land Rover is a name synonymous with 4x4s, and the LRX Concept is a vehicle for the future, packing in a whole lot of features and new technology such as a futuristic-looking dashboard as well as light-up door handles...

Not in a negative but positive manner, of course. The company that claims that it won't do evil is extremely interested in Digg, and are willing to pony up to $200 million for it. At least, that's what the...

LG Electronics doesn't want to miss out on the netbook phenomenon, and have recruited MSI to manufacture its netbooks that will be powered by Intel's latest Atom processors later this October. The first netbook from LG, the X110, will...

Fancy a phone that passively detects vehicle threats around you and alerting you of potential dangers? Well, Oki has done such a thing with their new phone which issues alerts to pedestrians whenever they're near a DSRC-based automotive communication...

Fancy owning a flashlight that does not require any batteries to run? Well, the Tri-Solar LED Flashlight is one such device, harnessing the power of sunlight to keep its integrated rechargeable battery juiced up at all times in case...

While the Japanese have been rocking out to GPS applications on their PSP for quite some time already, it appears as though the American segment of Sony will at long last bring such functionality over Stateside. In fact, they...

Finally, folks rocking to a BlackBerry can rest easy knowing that they will be able to check out their online buddies over on Windows Live Messenger, long after other operating systems and platforms (most notably Symbian) have had such...

Finally, we see some semblance of unity in the world of consumer electronics as bigwigs such as Sony, Sharp, Hitachi, Samsung and Motorola have agreed upon a new wireless HD video standard that offers interoperable wireless video streaming. Amimom...

Vantech has a brand new wireless mouse to keep the kid in you smiling, but it won't do much for your street cred since it comes in the form of a plastic toy car. Known as the Minicute NANO,...

Radius has a new pair of headphones for the masses - the radHeadphones LIVE, also known by the model number HP-RLF11. Available at the end of the month, each pair is meant to simulate music as though you were...

DelFly Micro has released an image sensing mini dragonfly that tips the scales at just 3 grams, and you will be able to manually control it to capture video images that will be transferred back to your PC when...

Now here's a projector from SIM2 that will definitely interest you as it hits the sub-$5,000 price point, which is in total opposite to what SIM2 normally offers ($30,000 projectors, anyone?). The Domino D60 High Definition projector will come...

iPod nano owners have yet another protective case to choose from this time, thanks to iSkin and its new DuoBand Armband+Protector. It comprises of a hybrid iPod nano case that has a soft silicone layer with a two-tone ViSOR...

The Magic Tricycle concept you see here might look like a creation which would not look out of place in the next Transformers movie, but alas, it is not to be at this point in time. The bike is...

Super Talent loves speed, and their new line of MX SSDs boast this improvement with read speeds of 120MB/sec and write speeds of 60MB/sec in its 15GB and 30GB models. As for the much larger 60GB and 120GB models,...

Motorola's Ischia has just been sent to the FCC office for their highly sought after stamp of approval. Is it just me, or do Motorola engineers love coming up with highly unpronounceable names for their products? First they dropped...

Having a Chinese portable media player make a beeline for the FCC is not a common sight, but the Teclast M31 surely goes against the grain by doing so. A seamless metal body encases the innards carefully, offering various...

News has it that AT&T's Navigator location-based service will be expanding overseas, giving bouquets to AT&T for being the first US carrier that offers international navigation capabilities. Known as the AT&T Navigator Global Edition, this service functions across 20...

Teddy bears can be comfort toys and highly expensive collectibles as well, depending on which end of the spectrum you're at. The Dilus electronic teddy bear concept is definitely groundbreaking as it will try to make your parenting life...

Neoneco has a new speaker peripheral for your iPod collection - the iPod Swing Speaker. Arriving first in the Korean market, this rechargeable stereo speaker is hooked to the rear side of a crystal case, capable of 10 hours...

NEC has stumbled upon what it calls the Digital Signage Solution that is able to determine the gender, generation and other attributes of a person standing in front of a display thanks to face recognition technology. This data will...

Guess stuff like this is available only in Japan, and this time round we have a fashion model robot developed by the Robot Research Institute at the New Industry Research Organization, Japan. This robot is capable of imitating a...

Sony Ericsson ain't letting up on its assault in the music phone industry by announcing the W302 entry-level Walkman handset. Inside, you will find the following features :- Walkman player Integrated FM Radio Premium style and design 2 megapixel...

Sony Ericsson wants to rock on with you by announcing the W595 Walkman phone that packs a pretty hefty punch when it comes to portable entertainment. That doesn't mean you need to throw out your iPod or Zune yet,...

Sony Ericsson has a new Walkman phone for the masses - the W902. This is one of the better Walkman handsets to be released to date, offering a pretty solid multimedia performance that comes with the following features :-...

There are plans to bring in a battery-powered Mini into the US, although plans have not yet been finalized. There is no confirmation on the type of battery used in the car if this rumor is proved true, but...

Dr. Dre should stick to creating new records and beats instead of churning out peripherals like the Dr. Dre Beats earphones. This pair of cans will hit retail stores from the 25th of this month onwards, retailing for a...

It has been reported that Intel’s Larrabee-based graphics card will be available to developers - either internal or “select”, in my opinion. First hardware is first used internally to validate that every chip part is working, then, the small...

Car dealers parading Nissan cars in North America and Europe will soon find the presence of solar chargers from ICP Solar to be a boon, as these green solar chargers will be able to keep the 12-volt batteries inside...

Jackets are just meant to keep the chills out during those cold days, but this one from Xara does more than that - it is capable of carrying your iPod in style while offering full controls on the left...

With the iPhone's phenomenal success and its 3G model creating waves, rumors of a MacBook Touch is bound to happen. After all, since the iPod line from Apple has also received the touch treatment, why not the MacBook? Word...

Photo from Gizmodo, story via Macdailynews Remember that we mentioned the possibility of seeing a Mac Tablet? Well, others are also “dreaming” about something like it. It could be a fully-featured tablet with a full Mac OS X, or it...

It’s not official at all, but the word on the street is that Sony is preparing a hardware update for the Sony PSP. The new version will contain an integrated microphone, which will be convenient for application like Skype...

Folks living in the UK will be able to enjoy the benefits of Garmin's new nuvi 500 series of navigation systems, regardless of whether they prefer walking to cycling, scootering or driving. The nuvi 500 caters to a wide...

For those who need a few more HDMI ports (they're slowly becoming the new USB - you can never have enough), there's the Oppo HM-31 Advanced 3x1 HDMI Switch. Below is the conclusion from the PC Mag review. The...

Not actual photo It might be the “race to the bottom” that Sony had feared: the netbook market is getting hot (if that wasn’t obvious), and with major players like Dell & HP jumping in, Sony has little choice but...

It is old news that the sales of newspapers all over the world are dropping faster than scandals celebrities come up with. Young people prefer to rely on the Internet for their source of news and information, while various...

The Simpsons could be America's most famous dysfunctional TV family, and their fame has since yielded more merchandise than you can shake a stick at. This time around, this wacky family will make an appearance on various sized iPods...

Trust the folks at Sony to come up with a 200" display that shows an underwater world of various sea creatures in real 3D format. This isn't available at any retail store or convention center near you, but can...

PCs don't go down well with booze, but that idea could offer a sign of things to come as computers of the future could run using a 'direct methanol fuel cell' (DMFC) method that involves methanol which is then...

Microsoft has had enough to see Apple communicate (negatively) about Vista: they have launched an initiative that aims to “educate” customers on the current state, but also the benefits of Vista. First, there’s some recognition that things went well...

TiVo and Amazon will be collaborating with one another so that folks will be able to go shopping on TV via the TiVo remote control. This new feature is known as Product Purchase, enabling TV advertisers to market products...

This projector is not something you would want to boast about when your friends come over since it doesn't support High Definition resolution, maxing out at just 640 x 480 pixels. Of course, that makes it perfect for consoles...

Symbian knows what a threat the iPhone is along with a few other touch screen based devices, and hence has made the necessary arrangements to hit back with a touch user interface of its own. What you see here...

Things certainly look a whole lot different when you approach it from another perspective, and the same can be said for the Nikon Small World. Check out the image gallery for different takes on the smaller (and finer) things...

Now here's a phone that features one of the weirdest "Call" buttons ever - it uses the outline of an apple. The Suo Xin ZT888 from China is otherwise a pretty ordinary candybar handset with the following features :-...

The FCC has revealed more about the Huawei M328 clamshell handset that will target the entry level market. This tri-band CDMA handset boasts support for MetroPCS' 1700 AWS spectrum, and will also work just fine with access to MetroPCS'...

The iPhone 3G is so hot, that prices on eBay have surpassed the $1,000 mark with one of the winning bids touching the $2,325 amount. That's some crazy prices to pay just because one lacks the patience to wait...

Pioneer's AVIC F-Series navigators aren't exactly problem free, and with the Internet, it is pretty to read all the angsty comments and problems that crop up. Good thing Pioneer has the presence of mind to whip up a free...

The folks behind the Optimus keyboard is at it again, this time with the Optimus Pultius that has just 15 keys. Meant to be a peripheral that enhances your keyboard setup, the Pultius will feature tiny OLEDs on each...

Most USB flash drives come in the same, drab old rectangular form factor. Of course, if you want something different you will just have to do it yourself like this PS2 Memory Card Flash Drive, but alternatively you can...

So your PS2's all but relegated to the attic since you're tired of rocking to last-generation consoles. What about the numerous PS2 accessories and peripherals you have collected over the years? Surely the vast numbers of memory cards can...

Toshiba's latest range of 2.5" hard drives will see a new quiet model that has an area density to 477Mbit/mm² (308Gbpsi), allowing it to hit 400GB of storage space on just two platters. It will definitely be a boon...

Chumby, being an open source device, was specially designed to be hacked and modified, which makes this new mod all the more interesting. Because of its hackability, you are enabled to do significant modifications due to the availability of...

Darth Vader might be the Dark Lord of the Sith and a fearsome figure in a fictional universe somewhere, but he sure doesn't cut the mustard when it comes to the Star Wars MP3 player. For all the vast...

The DS-400GB was covered a few months ago, and good news for those who are interested - it is heading towards the US with a much more pronounceable name - the SmartMirror. It will have all the same features...

Sharp's Katana Eclipse clamshell handset has just been given the green light by the FCC, so expect to see this slim cell phone arrive on Sprint in the forseeable future. The sharpness in the name, unfortunately, does not reflect...

This concept for a mode of transportation is known as the Westfalia Verdier Camper, and it will feature a whole lot of hybrid drive technolog in addition to being solar-powered to help keep the earth green. Capable of housing...

3 of UK has news that there will be a new Skypephone available in the near future, and this time round, the unit will be manufactured by Amoi. As a second generation VoIP model, the Skypephone 2 will experience...

OK, I've never heard of the Fly brand before, but apparently it will make a mark in the Russian slider market by rolling out the Fly E310 Attitude handset. It will retail for approximately $300. Below are some of...

If you happen to own the HTC Touch and are a Sprint subscriber, then rejoice in the fact that the Windows Mobile 6.1 updates are now ready for download and installation via HTC's site. Not only do you get...

Fujitsu's new AMILO Pi 3540 notebook is certainly no slacker when it comes to processing power as it is based on the new Intel Centrino 2 platform, offering up to 4GB of RAM. Tests run which touches on high...

Panasonic merges both classic styling and modern technology into the new Lumix DMC-LX3K digital camera. It will come with the following features :- 10.1 megapixel CCD sensor 2.5x optical zoom 2.5fps image burst capture mode Supports RAW format 720p...

The tongue is not only good for tasting food, but it is extremely versatile by remaining active despite the rest of the body suffering from massive trauma or disease. This makes the tongue an essential body part to consider...

I guess we've been indoctrinated long enough with the idea that memory cards should come in double the quantity always, hence these new SDHC cards from Panasonic defy convention by being available in 6GB and 12GB storage capacities -...

SMS service provider Esendex will be working with event organiser Nova International to bring training packages for runners that function via SMS. Available in the UK at the moment, it will help folks prep themselves for running events by...

Kinesis pushes the boundaries of keyboard design with the new Freestyle Convertible Keyboard range. First off is the Solo keyboard that offers a standard, traditional layout albeit in a much more compact manner to minimize adaptation while easing mouse...

Shuttle concentrates on Intel-based systems this time round with its SX48P2 Deluxe chassis which was specially built for gamers. It also holds the distinction of being the first chassis from Shuttle that is able to support DDR3 memory. This...

Video isn't the only thing that has gone High Definition, but radio as well. Coby takes note of this trend by releasing a couple of HD radios for a much more pleasant audio experience compared to your everyday FM...

If you've been looking forward to know what the upcoming Samsung BlackJack III holds underneath its dark exterior, well, word on the street has it that AT&T will be the carrier of choice as it releases the smartphone later...

I guess this really confirms the fact that HP hates trees - after all, aren't they one of the more famous names when it comes to those tree killing devices known as printers? The Register has picked up a...

The Panasonic Lumix FX150 is the latest addition to the Lumix FX Premium family, bringing 14.7 megapixels' worth of image goodness with every shot you make through its 28mm wide-angle lens. It will be powered by the Venus Engine...

Michael Arrington has appealed to geeks of the world to help him come up with an idea for a $200 web tablet that looks good to the eyes and is able to surf the Web without much hassle. Of...

Sky's latest HSDPA-enabled phone, the IM-U300K, is also known as the Neon Sign handset that recently lit up the Korean market when announced - literally. It boasts 49 LEDs on the front panel, and these LEDs are able to...

If you love your gadgets, then might I suggest you dip them in some Shellback? This special coating offers protection against accidental spills, and even lets your precious iPod survive even when it has taken that less traveled road...

By guest editor Steven Nersesian One week has passed since I received my Nokia E71. Yes, I actually got a new phone that isn't an iPhone. And yes, I am sane. As many of you know from my past...

Apple has just released record quarterly revenues, but the company had "one more thing" to announce: Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO promised that Apple will be out with new products by year end. The CEO said "We're busy finishing several...

The Tilted Twister, a LEGO NXT robot which can solve Rubik's cube without the help of a PC. A very interesting video (in the full post) actually(for those geeky enough to find it interesting). The Tilted Twister uses an...

A door designed so that it opens like a car's door? An interesting concept for sure and one that car fans would especially love. The door has a unique rubbery finish to it and the doorknob has been replaced...

Exoskeletons are often assimilated with futuristic scenarios and one if the big issue for any such use if battery life. Shown previously as a concept, ReWalk is an exoskeleton built by Argo Medical Technologies that doesn’t turn one into a...

RBC analyst Mike Abramsky doesn’t believe that the iPhone is a direct threat to Blackberry. He points out the fact that Blackberries are available though almost any major carriers, in the U.S, for example. This is quite true, and...

The Tx54 is a concept for a translucent watch to be worn of your thumbnail. No kidding. Displaying a timer, clock and calendar as well as color for the displayed text and the translucent feature which allows this watch...

There’s a tutorial about tethering the iPhone 3G to a laptop. Before you start to implement it, remember that this might be against your use license agreement with AT&T, which could add charges, cancel your account and potentially do...

With PMPs (Portable Media Players) getting ever so common, it’s hard to find one with a distinguishing feature (unless it’s an iPod Touch). miShake’s latest PMP looks to change that. While it features the usual (ho-hum) stuff like a 2.4-inch touchscreen, 4 GB of internal memory, miniSD card expansion, and supports various audio and video formats, the main difference is its ability to switch to the next tune by giving it a shake.

Though watches with USB storage are becoming quite common (if not popular), here’s one USB watch that is rather different. The Timeless Watch has a strap that looks like it was made out of an IDE ribbon cable from inside a PC, and the clasp is actually a USB connector. The watch also seems to get its juice from the standard USB port.

SIM2 announced minutes ago that it was introducing the D60, a 1080p DLP projector based on a Texas Instrument chip. Unsurprisingly, the company says that its colors are better and that the device has a 10000:1 contrast ratio. At...

That’s coming from Steven Prentice, an analyst at Gartner. He thinks that technologies like facial recognition and neural interfaces (“mind readers”) will help oust the mouse from our desks. Although, I’m a fan of these technologies (especially from Emotiv),...

Users who love food will love this latest thumb drive, though they’ll probably be very disappointed to find that it isn’t edible. Looking every bit like the real deal, these latest thumb drives from Brando come in BBQ (chicken wings or roast pork), fruit (watermelon or strawberry), fast food, and biscuit designs.

Some details about AMD’s Bobcat have already leaked. It’s a rival to Intel very successful Atom processor. AMD has confirmed that it will reveal its ultra-mobile processor in November and note that “reveal” might not mean “launch” or “available”...

Intel has just cut its processor prices by up to 31%, and this will see the quad-core Q6600 hit $193 from $224, and the desktop Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16GHz) is more affordable at $183 compared to the old...

There are conflicting reports about the extent of the MobileMe outage: the Apple MobileMe support site says “1% of MobileMe members cannot access MobileMe Mail. We apologize for any inconvenience.” (look at the upper-left of the page). Meanwhile, a tuaw...

If you're looking for a portable speaker solution as your notebook speakers aren't loud enough to cater for a small classroom, perhaps the FiiO S3 portable speaker would be a viable solution. This device features two 1.2W speakers that...

Acer seems to have all of its grounds covered where the world of computers are concerned, ranging from mini notebooks to notebooks and business desktops. This time round, the Veriton S461 is a compact desktop PC that aims to...

The Alibaba NPX-9000 computer wants to be the cheapest laptop in the world, and it really is hard to argue against that claim with a $130 price tag. Of course, the only catch is you will need to find...

Samson has a new pair of StudioDock systems that cater for audiophiles who have more than a single source of digital music, where the Samson StudioDock 3i comes with USB connectivity that enables users to play their PC-based music...

The NES certainly lives on decades after its release, and this time round a genius has managed to transport the innards of a NES into a light gun, buttons and D-pad included for you to relive your 8-bit glory...

At least we know that Microsoft doesn’t believe that PC gaming will die anytime soon: they are releasing their Sidewinder keyboard in September. The detachable numeric pad allows gamers to use this piece on the right or left side,...

The Samsung BlackJack II aims to get a new lease of life by coming in a couple of new colors, available exclusively from AT&T. If you're a fan of pink or blue, then it could be worth considering this...

How many whiteboards do you know come with a built-in iPod speaker dock? Well, you'll know of at least one once you're done reading this post. This whiteboard functions as an iPod speaker as and when required thanks to...

If you want a way to turn away any potential dates, wearing the Betsey Johnson bow watch certainly ranks up there alongside bad breath, hairy armpits and a foul mouth. Shaped to resemble a black bow, there actually is...

Wall-E might be the cutest robot at this point in time where the whole planet is concerned, but that doesn't mean this Putter Bot is any less cute. In fact, it gains points for not being a fictional device,...

Three is reportedly launching the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 in November. There is no word about the prices, but at least, we know that the device is coming out in Q4 2008. In case you’ve missed it, the XPERIA...

If you have plenty of spare time and some recycled computer parts lying around, why not check out this DIY project known as the Timeless watch? The strap itself is made up of an ordinary cable, while a USB...

The UK Border agency have enlisted the help of a briefcase-sized robot known as HERO in order to help patrol its borders. HERO is currently undergoing testing at Calais and have been certified to be deployed where necessary. Each...

Panasonic launches two new camcorders named HDC-SD100 ($1299.95) and Hybrid HDC-HS100. Both can record at 1080p (Hull HD), using the AVCHD format (an Mpeg-4 derivative). They also both record on SD cards (Panasonic/Matsushita co-invented the format with Toshiba and...

Folks rocking to a Mac will be able to check out the USBCat utility that works exclusively with PowerPC-powered Apple machines. As the name suggests, it makes your Mac meow whenever a USB peripheral is connected or disconnected -...

It seems that the advent of high resolution camera phones have made upskirt and downblouse shots extremely popular in Japan (I'm pretty sure that applies to other parts of the world as well, but Japan's the most famous at...

The MIXA 2 USB flash drive is one that will surely bring you back to pre-CD days, where cassettes were the main method of playing your favorite songs. This unique USB flash drive makes an essential but simple improvement...

Sitting in front of a computer desk all day long is not something most of us would like to do, but our bread and butter depends on it. Therefore, it is imperative that you get some sort of ergonomic...

What makes the Samsung SPF-105P digital photo frame different from the rest is its ability to double up as a secondary computer display, allowing you to view a separate browser window (now why would you want to do that,...

I must admit that seeing an LG-branded hard drive would leave me rather skeptical as they're much more famous for their LCD displays and other home appliances. This time round, they seem to have ventured further with the LG...

Panasonic has a new digital camera in the form of the Lumix DMC-FZ28, maintaining the 18x zoom range of its predecessor, the DMC-FZ18 but offers a slightly wider 27mm entry focal length. It will come with the following features...

Verizon has just unveiled the brand new Motorola Adventure V750 clamshell handset that boasts the virtue of being the first phone based on the QChat push-to-talk network from the carrier. It utilizes EV-DO Rev. A cellular data to offer...

BenQ will definitely introduce a smile to the faces of those who want to hop on the Blu-ray bandwagon by reducing the price of its BR 100 BD-ROM optical drive by a whopping 33%, touching a new low of...

Armpits aren't exactly the most desirable location to stare and (not to mention the awful smell in a packed train during rush hour), but it is something most people cannot avoid when taking public transport. The advertising world has...

What you see above are three conceptual designs from Oppo for their new player, and it looks as though it will target a more gaming-oriented crowd compared to previous releases. Oppo is well known for high end players with...

They say that necessity is the mother of all inventions, and the same rings true for this modified iPhone dock that can now accommodate the recently released iPhone 3G. All it takes is a wee bit of "Dremel action...

Good thing that fish aren't as smart as dogs and cats (as those two species can figure out an auto feeder once they’re onto the game), and they're dumb enough to eat till they die as long as there...

It amazes me how people are willing to disembowel something so new, and here we have the recently released Creative Zen X-Fi in its naked glory, belly open and all. It opens up pretty much in the same way...

While the price drop from Newegg.com is not official, it is nice to see one being able to purchase the newly released Asus Eee PC 1000 comes with a $549 price tag compared to the original figure of $649....

BlackBerry's upcoming Thunder will not miss the Visual Voicemail boat as Verizon wants to create something to go up against AT&T and Apple's creation. The Visual Voicemail competitor will be rolled out later this year, and owners of selected...

The next time you want to attend a Tupperware party, why not bring along this Tupperware iPod boombox with you? Obviously a DIY project, this unique device comprises of parts from a dollar store as well as a cheap...

Walls have ears, or so they say. The fear of having a recording device near you without your awareness is very real, especially if more and more devices like the Halloween Howler Recorder are released. This motion-activated device would...

CherryPal relies on cloud-based computing minus subscription costs, and won't be a boon to your monthly power bill as it draws a mere two watts of power. There are no moving parts within, and it uses hardware encrpytion when...

Good on China for getting the Guanting wind power plant up and running, as this will offer a substantial boost towards offering 20% power supply to Beijing's Olympic venues by virtue of being wind-generated. This particular wind power plant...

Geisha Tokyo Entertainment Inc. has a new entertainment software that is pretty questionable. Dubbed “Dennoh Figure ARis“(Cyber Figure Alice), it will hit retail stores this autumn. Each purchase comes with a couple of cyber cubes and cyber sticks. You...

Hitachi's latest robot, the EMIEW2 is smart enough to tell the difference between three human voices simultaneously thanks to an array of 14 microphones mounted on the head that offers enhanced voice recognition capabilities. To help it in doing...

Yamaha has yet another iPod dock released - the YDS-11SL which allows you to enjoy tunes stored on your iPods through a home theater system. Of course, if you're already rocking to a high end setup, I don't think...

Some guys over at Hot Hardware pitted an OCZ Core Sries SATA II64GB SSD with a WD VelociRaptor with pretty impressive results. The OCZ average read speed is over 140MB/s and write speed at 87MB/s while the VelociRaptor topped...

The Imago+ Multimedia Hood is an innovation by Faber that boasts a luxurious steel/glass finish. It includes a 19" 1,440 x 900 resolution LCD TV that comes along with a brightness level of 300cd/m2 and contrast ratio of 850:1....

For all you iPhone cheapskates out there, The Pwnage Tool by iPhone's Dev Team is now available for free. It jailbreaks the iPhone 3g and iPod Touch if they are running the 2.0 software. It is not available as...

Nicola Pugno of the Polytechnic of Turin in Italy has figured out a way to spread invisible nanotubes 5 micrometers apart that he says could support an entire human. The resulting "cable" would measure 1 centimeter in diameter and...

Everyone wants to get on the health bandwagon these days, leading to more and more toys coming with a built-in pedometer. Takara Tomy will be ushering in the 40th anniversary of the Jinsei Game (also known as the Game...

Datel aims to roll back the decades with the new retro style Wii controller that sports the classic NES color scheme, albeit with way more buttons than the original contained so that the latest games can be supported as...

They say water and electronics don't mix, but certainly the iBeer and the iPhone go down well along with one another. This iPhone application is available for purchase at $2.99 at the iTunes store, and it simulates a mug...

External hard drives no longer need to be boring and drab, not it GDIS has anything to say about it. Their new range of Spica Art external hard drive has just been released in the Korean market, and will...

The Velocity Mobile is no vaporware as the FCC has already unveiled the handset, which means that an official launch date is not very far off in the future. Of course, it will be interesting to see how the...