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August 30, 2008

16GB And 120GB Zune Pictured

While there isn’t any official confirmation yet, pictures of a 16GB Zune with flash memory and a 120GB Zune are floating around the internet.

August 29, 2008

Ubergizmo media partner of DEMO

For those who read us regularly, you already know that we cover DEMO, the emerging technology conference. This time, we are a media partner so we got a special price for our readers who are interested to attend this...

Sony PMX-U55 Portable Media Player (cute, cheap)

This portable media player is capable, cute, small and cheap ($73 for the 2GB version) just take a look at the specifications: 2.4"(320x240) display Mpeg4, H.264/AVC video formats MP3, WMA, AAC audio formats 7.5mm thin 12 hours (audio) to...

HTC S740 live photos

The HTC S740 is one of the most anticipated smartphone and although we appreciate HTC's product photos (that look more like computer graphics rendering) there's nothing like live photos of our favorite gadgets. So yes, in the real world,...

WIFI-R approved by IEEE standards association

WIFI-R (802.11R) also known as Fast Basic Service Set Transition has been designed so that computers can roam from one access point to another seamlessly, without any disconnection. This would allow the construction of wide WIFI networks in cities....

Fortune Technology Surround Sound Base for Laptops

For those who can't stand laptop speakers, Fortune Technology has a couple of USB speakers that should provide much better surround sound (or sound in general) than whatever is in your laptop. With the additional bulk, I certainly hope that...

Transcend T.photo 720 (fancy) digital frame

With features like calendar, clock, radio, music player and an alarm, the T.photo looks more like a fancy alarm-clock than a digital photo frame to me: I hope that it also has a light sensor to dim the backlight...

Qingbar MP101 iPhone/iPod projector

Taiwanese company Honlai specializes in display devices. Among them, there's an intriguing iPhone/iPod/iPod Touch projector called Qingbar MP101. It’s kind of cute and quite frankly, it might even be useful in some situation (err... which? Wait, did I say...

Samsung X360 ultra-light laptop is awesome

This small X360 laptop from Samsung is going to spark quite a frenzy. IT is in the same ultra-light category than the Macbook Air, but it has plenty of connectors and ports : 3xUSB, 1xHDMI, 1xVGA. Of course, with...

Sony Bravia EX1 Wireless LCD TV

Freshly launched at IFA 2008, the Sony Bravia EX1 is an LCD TV that integrates wireless audio/video transmission to cut down on HDMI cables. On the photo, the picture is beamed from the box on the lower left of...

Fujitsu to launch customizable Lifebook M1010 tablet netbook

Tablet lovers, take notice! Fujitsu is going to launch their M1010 nettop, which will also be a tablet. This is one more major brand that has not been able to resist entering this already crowded market. At the moment, we...

Zune Bug Concept

Designed by Ashley Payne, the Zune Bug is a low-power light fixture that can also stream music to guide you in the dark. Equipped with a light sensor, it turns on automatically in the dark and changes color to...

August 28, 2008

Apple files a multi-touch tablet patent

It's not the first time that Apple files patents related to some kind of tablet computer. It has been described as a "big iPhone", or as a full-fledged tablet, but on the latest images, it looks like a large...


NVIDIA Quad SLI to appear

It's been reported that NVIDIA will let a Quad-SLI configuration appear. That's good news for fanatic gamers obviously. I feel like someone is going to have to get a new case, mobo and may be a power-supply too. Quad-SLI...

LG DVS450H Stylish DVD Player

LG is gearing up to release their stylish DVS450H DVD player, which can be setup horizontally, vertically, or even mounted on a wall. The HDMI connection of the DVS450H allows for the full HD resolution of up to 1080p.

Virtual Mirror

This will probably be marketed like some kind of “magic mirror on the wall”, as the Virtual Mirror looks like it’s trying to help you decide which clothes you look good in quickly, by displaying an image of you wearing the clothes you like without you having to try them out one by one, and you won’t even have to remove the clothes on your back first.

Vi-Fi While You Drive

Wi-Fi definitely wasn’t built for the road, so if you plan on using a Wi-Fi network to make VoIP calls whilst driving, you probably won’t enjoy the experience too much. Microsoft and the University of Washington look like they’re trying to change that with a new technology called ViFi (Vehicle Wi-Fi), which aims to give users a steady signal whilst they drive.

Ferry Your Kids By The Meter

Many kids nowadays are getting used to being chauffeured by their parents all over town, so maybe it’s time for some of those kids to “pay” for their trips. Gizoo is currently selling “Dad’s Cab” for $18, which allows you to put this fake taxi meter on your dashboard via a set of adhesive strips.

USB Monster Hub

If you want to keep some annoying kid away from your computer, you could always try and build a DIY USB monster hub, like the creator of the USB hub in the picture.

Logitech Z-500 Wireless Notebook Speakers

Live the wireless life with the Logitech Z-500 Wireless Notebook Speakers that have just been announced. This new pair of speakers will rely on high-performance wireless technology that delivers balanced audio from its acoustic drivers without running the risk...

Visual Assistance Card

Visual Assistance Card

LG X110 Netbook

LG wants in on the netbook market with plans to roll out the X110 netbook in a couple months' time. This 3G-integrated device will come with the following specifications :- Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor 1GB RAM SDHC memory card...

Sony 10-inch DPF-D100 Digital Photo Frame

Sony Europe has rolled out a couple of digital photo frames - the 8" DPF-D80 and the 10.2" DPF-D100. Both of these digital photo frames will feature the following specifications :- SVGA panel at 800 x 600 resolution 4:3...

Hidden Radio Has No Buttons

The Hidden Radio was not named that way because it came with some sort of invisibility cloak, but due to the fact that there is nary a button in sight. Yes sir, the Hidden Radio is completely button-less, requiring...

Delta E-paper With Bridgestone QR-LPD Tech

Delta has rolled out a new high-performance e-paper that comes complete with Bridgestone's QR-LPD technology. This new e-paper will be on parade at IFA 2008 Berlin, and is more than capable of storing an image without the need for...

Sony DSC-T500 Digital Camera

Sony's back with yet another digital camera from the DSC Series - the T500. This model will feature the following specifications :- 10.1 megapixel sensor 5x zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens MPEG4 AVC/H.264 compression Video recording in 720p at...

Photoshop Mobile

If you were to tell me 10 years ago that cell phones will one day be powerful enough to run Photoshop, I would think that the resident looney house is missing an inmate. Fast forward a decade and you...

iPhone Projector

If you spend an equal amount of time on your iPhone watching movies as well as talking, it would make perfect sense to consider the iPhone Projector. After all, this device helps project a video image of the movie...

Toshiba Goes Green At IFA

Toshiba wants to do their bit for the environment by announcing a new range of LCD TVs and notebooks at IFA 2008, where the new Toshiba 42XV515D will feature smarter inside parts that helps it reduce the amount of...

Meridiist Handset Now On Sale

Swiss manufacturer TAG Heuer's Meridiist cell phone is now on sale at London store Selfridges. This medium-sized phone is meticulously built by hand, and will be made available in 15 other countries throughout the world before the year is...

Just Launched - New Sony Walkman Players

Sony just launched new Walkman portable media players: the S, E and B Series. The most interesting one is the high-end S-Series. It comes with a new music management software that's built to be friendly with music collection ripped...

Samsung BD-P2500 Uber-Blu-Ray Player

Those who are searching a high-end standalone Blu-Ray player should take a look at the BD-P2500. It supports the highest quality audio and video (HQV certified) http://www.hqv.com/ output and can be upgraded via Ethernet, USB or optical disc, when...

Logitech Launches Squeezebox Boom

Logitech launches the Squeezebox Boom, a new addition to its networked music players. Like previous version, it can stream music over WIFI or Ethernet from various sources like a personal computer, a media server or the internet (Rhapsody, Pandora,...

Toshiba DV Series Launched At IFA

Toshiba loves the idea of convergence and practiced it by launching the new DV Series at IFA. This new DV Series feature HD-ready LCD TVs that come complete with built-in DVD players, and that's about as far as Toshiba...

Epson EX100 Projector

Epson's newest projector, the EX100 is now available officially and will bring the following features to your home/office/wherever you place it :- 2700 ANSI lumens 400:1 contrast ratio Native XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution Standard RGB, S-Video, composite and...

NEC All-in-One Touch Panel

NEC has released a couple of new all-in-one touch panel computers in the form of the 12" 12PNC-W2/B2 and the 15" 15PNC-W2/B2. Both of these will be powered by Intel's Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor, and comes with the following...

Dr. Touch From LG

The Intel Health PHS5000, better known as Dr. Touch, is a device that functions as an in-house health monitor that is smart enough to monitor and check out various problems caused by different diseases. Of course, it is always...

USB Mini Controller With Micro Steering Wheel

It is interesting to see a USB gamepad like this come with a detachable micro steering wheel, but I suspect it definitely won't increase the realism in driving games, but will probably appeal to simple kart-racing types instead. It might...

iLuv iMM173 Hi-Fi Dual Dock Alarm Clock

iLuv wants to cater to those who own both the iPhone and iPod, as the new iMM173 Hi-Fi Dual Dock Alarm Clock comes with two docks for both devices. This allows for simultaneous device charging, but it won't work...

Orange Admits To Throttling iPhone 3G Speeds

Don't you just hate it when you pay your hard earned cash to a company, expecting that they will render the best level of service possible to you, only to find out that the company has underserved you instead?...

Crosley Keepsake USB LP-Ripping Turntable

Many people claim that LPs still offer the best audio experience when it comes to music thanks to the warm nature of records compared with the cold, hard digital formats. For folks who want to preserve their music collection...

Russian Hydrogen Powered Charger

The Russians aren't only good at gymnastics and synchronized swimming, they're also pretty adept when it comes to developing green technology. Take this hydrogen powered charger for instance - it weighs a mere 180 grams and offers up to...

TouchKit Open Source Multi-touch Display

Microsoft's Surface might be taking its own sweet time in positioning itself as a consumer product, but they had best buck up unless they want the open source multi-touch display known as TouchKit to overtake them. This device will...

Sony KDL-40ZX1 Is Thinnest LCD HDTV

If you want thin, then Sony's the way to go wtih their KDL-40ZX1 LCD TV that measures a mere 9.9mm thin. This shaves off nearly half the depth of the previous record holder from Hitachi, and does not skimp...

Hugx Diamond Kiss Ergonomic Dog Bowl

Correct me if I'm wrong, but is there really a need for an ergonomic dog bowl? I guess, so, judging by the release of the Hugx Diamond Kiss Ergonomic Dog Bowl. This design has just run out as the...

Room Tech Beingz Alarm Clock

Waking up early in the morning could possibly be one of the biggest challenges in life for some of us, but good thing there are friends known as alarm clocks. The Room Tech Beingz Alarm Clock offers an alternative...

One Battery Mobile Charger Pen

It is always a bummer whenever your cell phone runs out of juice while you're busy catching up with a friend over some juicy gossip. Good thing there are devices like the One Battery Mobile Charger Pen that features...

ExpressAdapt Adapter

The ExpressAdapt adapter is a second generation CardBus to ExpressCard device that brings together the strengths of previous generation 16-bit and 32-bit adapters, courtesy of the latest NEC ECOUSB controller. It does not require any drivers over most standard...

Samsung Has New Digital Photo Frames

Samsung's display technology is a well known fact by now, and it is no surprise to see the Korean company translate their expertise over from the living room to something as small as a digital photo frame. From September...

August 27, 2008

JVC NX-BD3 Blu-ray Home Theater System

JVC has a brand bew Blu-ray home theater system known as the NX-BD3, and boasts in being the first dedicated Blu-ray player in the world that comes with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatibility thanks to a wireless adapter...

BlackBerry Storm Packaging Image

The BlackBerry Storm's packaging has been unveiled to the masses, thanks to the folks at Engadget. According to the details written on the box, the Storm will ship with an 8GB microSDHC memory card pre-installed, along with a SIM...

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Go!

Portable USB sound cards aren't exactly popular, but then again they're pretty useful if you need something better compared to an ordinary onboard audio chip for your entertainment needs. Creative will be introducing the Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! portable...

Road Map For Apple

Apple is not quite done with the current year yet as they have plans to release even more products over the next couple of months to the expecting masses. Widely expected are newer iPod touch players (that will see...

Sky IM-S370 Blue Wink Hits Korea

Sky has released yet another HSDPA slider known as the IM-S730. It also goes by the moniker Blue Wink in Korea, being available on the 29th of this month (that's just a couple of days' away!) via SK Telecom....

Voodoo Envy Giveway at Notebooks.com

Our friends from Notebooks.com are giving away a Voodoo Envy 133 (and three Lenovo S10) in a raffle. To enter, you'll have to send a few minutes of your time filling a "Color Survey". Anyhow, we did it because...

Thanko Sound Lives Stereo Earphone

Thanko's most famous for their range of quirky devices, and the Sound Lives Stereo Earphone is no different. This pair of earphones don't follow conventional wisdom, featuring instead a tiny speaker on the outer ear that is able to...

UK Stretches Waterproof Capability

Plasma Product Innovation of the UK has successfully developed a chemical which is touted to make any material 100% waterproof. This chemical is already being shared with sportswear manufacturers, and it would be interesting to see how it is...

Genius MP-300 Portable Media Player

Genius is not a brand name you look for when it comes to high end computer peripherals, but it does offer some mid-range devices that will suit those on a tight budget. The Genius MP-300 portable media player comes...

Sony Updates Xplod Line

Sony has revamped its Xplod line of car stereo head-end units that will work with the iPod range - a first from Sony. The models in question are the GT630UI, GT430IP, GT330 and GT130, and all of them will...

Garmin Nuvifone Spotted At IFA

The Garmin Nuvifone has been spotted at IFA by the folks from Engadget, but even after nearly a year since the Nuvifone was announced, development looks to have stalled as there wasn't really anything new to get excited about....

Altec Lansing FX3022 Speakers

Altec Lansing has just rolled out what is the first 2.2 powered audio system from the company that features a dual 4" subwoofer located in the base of each speaker. The company claims that the FX3022's 1.5" drivers will...

Garmin launches Nuvi 7 Series: 785T, 775T, 765T, 755T

Garmin adds a Series 7 to their GPS line up. the design is reminiscent of the successful of the Nuvi Series and the Nuvi 785T is the most feature-packed of all: it comes with a lifetime subscription to traffic...

Sony launches its NV-U94T GPS

Sony just launched its highest-end GPS navigation system, the NV-U94T. We liked the overall physical design of the NV-U series and the look of the user-interface, but among the many features (like real-time traffic info), there are a few...

Arcam FMJ CD17 CD Player

Don't get scared away by the £500 price tag on the Arcam FMJ CD17 - this CD player prides itself in wringing out every single bit (no pun intended) of performance from your audio discs, being a high-end 14-bit...

Casio Exilim digital camera has embedded "photoshoping"

The Exilim EX-Z300 and EX-Z250 camera have the updated Exilim 3.0 software that includes functionalities like night-time image stabilization or "make-up", which is basic photo retouching (makes everyone look "beautiful" (blurred?). It recognizes faces and applies a smoothing (blur)...

Samsung To Announce YP-Q1

Samsung is tipped to announce its YP-Q1 portable media player (PMP) at the IFA later this week, and interested parties (yes, all five of you) will be able to choose from 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities. The Samsung YP-Q1...

Portable PC Theatre Concept

Instead of toting around a projector as well as a notebook, why not merge both devices into one machine? Enter the portable PC theatre concept that sees a full-fledged multimedia PC and a 5.1 surround sound system that allows...

GM Performance Display

General Motors (GM) has come up with its own performance display that is meant to be used in tandem with ECOtec engines, especially turbocharged ones. They will be available as an option from early next year onwards, retailing for...

Sixense 3D Input Device

Sixense has spent the last 18 months working on a new 3D input device that could potentially revolutionize the way we use the computer, and will definitely draw comparisons with the Wiimote where gaming is concerned. It relies on...

Pedal-powered Monorail Concept

With fuel costs going nowhere but up for a long time already, it makes perfect sense as people scramble for greener solutions. Unfortunately, public transport systems aren't exactly very green yet at this point in time, but a pedal-powered...

S-Ready SR-PM13 External Hard Drive

S-Ready has recently unveiled the SR-PM13 external hard drive that comes in a weird external case that is S-shaped. The main reason that is possible is due to the Samsung 1.3" hard drive within, but the small form factor...

Trekstor Vibez Gets 32GB Bump

Trekstor's Vibez isn't exactly new, but it will touch the 32GB mark to place it on par with the iPod touch where storage space is concerned. In addition to that memory boost, everything else about the Vibez will remain...

Cosmo B-DV003 TV Bathtub

Some of us just want to relax without any additional external input from a radio or TV, but for those who find that they can only unwind with some passive visual entertainment, then the Cosmo B-DV003 TV bathtub sounds...

USB Jewel Thumb Drive Series

Want to bling up your range of USB accessories? Instead of picking up a Swarovski crystal kit, why not get pre-made versions with the USB Jewel Thumb Drive Series from Brando? Available in Tear Drop, Ribbon, Classical, Skeleton, Fortune...

Epson Develops LTPS TFT LCD Display

Epson Imaging has been working on a new 4" high-resolution low-temperature polysilicon (LTPS) TFT LCD display that features Photo Fine Premia technology, bringing a wide viewing angle and a wide color range to the masses once this display is...

iPhone ads found to be misleading by the UK Advertising Standards Authority

You might have seen our iPhone life versus advertising post (with a cool video). Apparently, the UK Advertising Standards Authority has been taking things seriously when it comes claims about what the phone can or cannot do: “We noted Apples...

MSI EX400 Notebook

MSI's EX400 takes personalizing a generic notebook to another level thanks to its Combing Color Film Print technology with ocean wave patterns that sets it apart from other offerings in the market. It will feature some pretty decent hardware,...

Henosis Concept Vehicle

The Henosis concept vehicle was specially designed to merge both man and machine as one fluid robo-organic organism. It will feature a bunch of technological advancements including the ability to analyze the environment (hello, K.I.T.T.), the driver's mood, experession...

LG Launches Scarlet LCD TVs

LG Electronics has just announced the LG70 and LG80 LCD TVs from the Scarlet series, featuring the following specifications on both models :- Full HD resolution (1080p) Precisely tuned speakers 3.1-channel Virtual Surround Sound sytem 50,000:1 (LG70)/30,000:1 (LG80) contrast...

MSI EX300 Notebook

The summer Olympics might have finished with a bang early this week, but that has not stopped MSI from rolling out its EX300 notebook that comes with a fluid body design, adapting the idealism of "Athletic DNA" and "Mobile...

Microsoft Confirms 120GB Zune

Microsoft has supported rumors floating around of a 120GB Zune with the following statement. You've probably all seen about 120GB @the FCC- and just wanted to send you a note to confirm that is indeed part of the plan....

Updated Nintendo DS Coming

Word on the street has it that Nintendo will be coming out with an updated DS, with supposedly larger displays and dual touch screens. Now that's something new, but it will be a bummer for most people since newer...

Samsung SpinPoint N2 USB Hard Drive

Just as how 2.5" hard drives have difficulty catching up with 3.5" models when it comes to capacity, the 1.8" hard drives aren't exactly large by comparison to the 2.5" models. Samsung has finally overcome the 100GB barrier with...

AT&T And Samsung Set To Launch A837

Samsung's A837 handset will be launched in the near future from AT&T, bringing yet another military-spec grade handset to the masses. You will find the following specifications with each A837 :- Push-to-talk functionality Bluetooth connectivity Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, dual-band UMTS/HSDPA...

DLO HomeDock HD Pro

DLO's has leapt into the world of High Definition with the HomeDock HD Pro. This dock will be on display at CEDIA Expo 2008, allowing clients to view iPod content on their HDTV, although you wouldn't really get great...

Dell Has New Vostro A860 And A840 Notebooks

Dell has just lifted the curtain on its Vostro A860 and A840 notebooks, although these won't be available in the US market. The former will come with a 15.6" display with High Definition resolution, presumably making this a portable...

Dell Precision M4400 Launched

Dell's Precision M4400 is a 15.4" mobile workstation that targets a similar crowd as the smaller Precision M2400, albeit with a superior hardware configuration. If you happen to tote this around for long periods of time, expect yourself to...

Microsoft Blue Track Mouse Spotted

Microsoft is teasing us with the Blue Track mouse that comes with a blue LED tracking mechanism paired with a wide-angle lens. Sources on an Italian website has shown that this system will work on more surfaces compared to...

SanDisk SD Extreme III Touches 30MB/s

SanDisk is a household name when it comes to flash storage solutions, and their line of Extreme SD memory cards are pretty famous with professional photographers as well as computer enthusiasts. This time round, SanDisk's new Extreme III SDHC...

Samsung Targets Low Cost PCs With Low Density SATA II SSDs

Samsung will be releasing its new line of low density SATA II solid state drives (SSDs) that are 70% smaller than today's 2.5" SSDs, targeting low cost PCs. Hopefully this will help drive down the price of SSDs, and...

Garmin Announces Nuvi 7x5 Series

Garmin has rolled out its Nuvi 7x5 Series that will make it on par with equivalent offerings from TomTom and Navigon, updating this new range with the much vaunted "lane assist" feature. In addition, certain areas will see a...

Epson MovieMate 55 Projector

Projecteur Epson MovieMate 55

Dell Precision M2400

Dell's on a roll with the new Precision M2400 notebook that targets the engineering and digital media content creator crowd. This 14.1" mobile workstation comes with the following specifications :- Intel Core 2 Duo processor Nvidia Quadro FX 370M...

BlackBerry Bold Connection Is Weak

Just when you thought that the iPhone 3G's connection is disappointing, along comes the BlackBerry Bold from AT&T that suffers from a similar woeful cellular access performance. Early testing from certain reputable quarters have shown that the Bold will...

Everun Note Gets Product Page

It is without a doubt that most devices these days isn't worth their salt - or should I say, circuitry, if they don't have their very own product page. The Everun Note has finally gotten that crucial component up...

Dell Inspiron 13 Available For Purchase

If you're interested in picking up Dell's new Inspiron 13 range of notebooks, then head over to the PC manufacturer's website. This 13.3" consumer-level notebook will come with the following :- An Intel Core 2 Duo processor Up to...

Dell Inspiron Studio Transition

Dell's famous XPS line of notebooks will soon make its transition into the Inspiron Studio range later in this year according to a roadmap from undated Dell slides. The XPS 1530 will go the way of the dodo this...

Toshiba Laptop Experts Widget: get answers (sponsor)

We have been answering questions in the Laptop Experts Campaign sponsored by Toshiba for quite a while now and we have run ads for this campaign on our site too. On the Laptop Experts Site, you can ask anything...

August 26, 2008

Tokyoflash Rogue Watch

Tokyoflash has had revealed hard-to-read watches in the past (that looked cool nonetheless), and this time they have the Rogue on offer. The Rogue watch comes with a vivid green LED light that tells you the current time via...

Sanyo PLV-Z700 Full HD LCD Projector

Sanyo has rolled out the PLV-Z700 full HD LCD projector for the masses without breaking the bank, although you will still have to fork out a pretty sizeable amount for it. The PLV-Z700 comes with the following features and...

Nintendo Fun Center

Nintendo Fun Center

Aiko Hand Augments Human Abilities

The Aiko hand by Dr. Trung is meant to augment our human ability, and the latest version is a far cry from the initial prototype designs. This revamped Aiko hand is now much more feminine (don't worry, you don't...

T-Mobile G1 Gets Curvy

It is a well-documented fact that guys are attracted to curves - how else do you explain the lust after voluptious models in addition to the love of Formula 1 racing? Good news for everyone as the T-Mobile G1...

GP2X Is Now Official

The GP2X is not quite dead, as it has just been announced officially. This will be a pretty niche device, featuring a built-in Flash Player (compatible with Flash 7.0) that is meant for simple commercial games. Features of the...

FCC Tests Casio Exilim W63CA

The good people at the FCC are currently putting the Casio Exilim W63CA through its paces, but that doesn't mean it will be released in the US though. This Japanese handset is most likely making a trip to the...

Udea Expert 300W

The Udea Expert 300W is tipped to be the first multimedia electronic dictionary in the world to feature all four of the following specifications :- Wi-Fi connectivity Bluetooth connectivity T-DMB support Integrated FM radio This will be a Windows...

HTC S740 Slim Slider

HTC's latest slim slider, the S740, caters to people who prefer a solid QWERTY keyboard to key in their text messages and compose emails instead of relying on a full touch screen. The QWERTY keyboard will be revealed only...

JuiceCaster launches on Blackberry

There are more and more tools to lets you spam send stuff to your "friends" on social networks. JuiceCaster is now available on Blackberry Curve as a beta - if "beta" still means something these days. Among the known...

42TB of external storage, clearly not for the average geek

Sans Digital just released a storage system named AccuRAID AR442F4 that is aimed at datacenters. With its 42 bays, it can host 42TB of storage and supports RAID 6, if you're really paranoid about hardware failure. Of course, the...

Asustek B50A Notebook

Asustek's new B50A business notebook is able to last for more than five hours on the road without the need to be plugged in, although that would mean conserving battery power at every turn while you work (i.e. display...

Tatung VoIP Concept

I'm pretty amazed that the Tatung VoIP handset, winner of the 2008 IF, IDEA and Red Dot awards has not yet moved from the conceptual stage to production. With a handset as sexy as this, you are bound to...

Nokia N96 arriving in the U.S

Nokia's N96 handset will be heading towards North America in due time, which is good news for those who have been looking out for this high-end smartphone. No longer will you need to import a unit if you want...

Canon Intros 2 New Selphy Printers

Canon has a couple of Selphy compact photo printers for the masses - the Selphy ES3 and Selphy ES30. The former will come with 1GB of internal memory, a 3.5" LCD display for easy navigation and preview and a...

Shooter Fire Extinguisher

If all fire extinguishers were to look like the Shooter, I think the number of pyromaniacs in the city will rise exponentially, just for the sake of unleashing this uber-cool fire extinguisher on a raging flame. Shaped after a...

Wine Glass Speakers

There is nothing quite like having good music accompany fine wine for a perfect evening with your dining companion(s), so why not take that idea a step further with these Wine Glass Speakers? Not only do the speakers resemble...

Second Generation Kindle Is Totally Different

Word has it that the second generation of the Amazon Kindle will be a radical departure from the original, with various insider sources touting a thinner model that comes in a more attractive form factor. Of course, looks isn't...

NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT starts at $59

The 9400GT offers an interesting value for the price: it should be leaps and bounds better than an integrated graphics solution, for a small bump in price. It uses a Dual-Link DVI connector, so it can support resolutions up to 2560x1600...

Navigon 7200T GPS Navigation System

Navigon is a well-known name when it comes to GPS navigation systems, and this company has retired the venerable 7100 model, replacing it instead with the 7200T. This successor will retain Navigon's free, real-time traffic as well as most...

Canon Pixma MP980 Printer

If you think that the Canon Pixma MP620 is not enough for your needs, how about the Canon Pixma MP980? This photo printer targets the pro-sumer category who will do much more than print regular holiday photos. Among the...

Canon Pixma MP620

Canon is no stranger when it comes to inkjet printers, and this time round they have a consumer class printer that caters to the current generation who thrives on wireless connectivity in all that they do. The Pixma MP620...

hi5 Mobile Launches in 26 Languages

Today, hi5, the social network site more popular outside the US, is going mobile. hi5 is now the fastest growing among the top-10 global social networks , according to comScore (79% of growth in the first half of 2008)....

NVISION Keynote in photos

[NVISION 08] The event started on Monday at 1pm with the keynote of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. Many cool demos were shown, and we'll get back to them when we get to try for ourselves, but the idea was...

NVIDIA to productize shutter glasses

On the photo: Dave Cook, the lead engineer of the stereo driver.Click to browse the photo-gallery [NVISION 08] The NVIDIA DX10 stereo driver was demonstrated on the nvision show floor along with the accompanying shutter glasses. We've also learned that...

August 25, 2008

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

Canon's range of PowerShot cameras cater to both entry level and mid-range models, and the PowerShot SX110 IS falls under the latter category which will oust the SX100 IS. Some of the features and specifications are :- 9 megapixel...

Canon PowerShot E1 Digital Camera

Canon's PowerShot family has just increased by one more member with the introduction of the E1. This device is an entry-level digital camera that doesn't skimp on features, featuring a bunch of decent specifications to help you capture those...

Panasonic Has 5 New HDTVs

With Samsung releasing 8 new TVs of the plasma and LCD variety, Panasonic wants to stay in the hunt by rolling out 5 of their own. These will be available in a couple of series - the ZR900 and...

Canon EOS 50D Now Official

Another leak proven true - the Canon EOS 50D that will see the EOS 40D out the door. It might look rather similar to its predecessor at first glance, but as with the case of the Transformers, there is...

Kohler Fountainhead VibrAcoustic Bath

After a long hard day at work, there is nothing quite like taking a relaxing bath back home. Our friends at Gearlog has taken their turn inside the Kohler Fountainhead VibrAcoustic Bath, so what's their conclusion about this wonder...

Motorola i776 Leaked

Motorola ain't too good at keeping secrets if it keeps on leaking out news of upcoming handsets. The latest leak involves the Motorola i776 that will be available from Target, although the inclusion of an external antenna will definitely...

September 9th Is Rumored iPod Nano Launch

Mark September 9 on your calendars, boys and girls - word on the street has it that Apple will be introducing product updates on that date, with the rumored iPod nano 4G being revealed on that day as well....

GT5P Pod

The Gran Turismo series definitely ups the ante when it comes to a realistic driving sim, but the GT5P Pod (presumably a short form for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Pod) brings your gaming experience to a whole new level....

Aexea KeyXpress Flash Drive

Brando has a new USB flash drive that really brings out the meaning of USB key. The Aexea KeyXpress Flash Drive comes with a key ring that allows you to attach a key (or keys) of your choice to...

Samsung Has 8 New HDTVs

Samsung is on a roll with five new LCD TVs and three more plasma TVs being prepped for the second half of this year. These models will hope to expand the use of LED backlights while reducing the negative...

Limited Edition Stella Artois PSP

Being high on alcohol isn't exactly conducive for gaming, but that hasn't stopped Sony from issuing a limited edition Stella Artois PSP that is meants only for Fosters employees who are currently brewing Stella Artois for Australia. Only 50...

Toumei For Sake Lovers

If you love sake, the traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage, then you will definitely fall head over heels with this David Ngo-inspired transparent sake container design. Dubbed "Toumei" which means 'clear' in Japanese, it feature a built-in LED light that...

Crayola EZ Type USB Keyboard

Fancy a colorful keyboard that shows the inner child in you is still alive and kicking? You'd best consider the Crayola EZ Type USB keyboard then, as it comes with a bunch of colorful keys accentuated by Comic Sans...

iHologram iPhone App

iHologram - iPhone application from David OReilly on Vimeo Here's an iPhone App that made the cut - the iHologram. It works with both the iPod touch and iPhone, offering graphics that seem to leap off the display in the...

Belkin GoStudio Audio Recorder

Belkin has a new professional audio recording accessory for the iPod - the GoStudio. Retailing for $120 a pop, this is one of the most budget-friendly manner to make uncompressed stereo recordings, so if you're a budding musician or...

Samsung Installs Charging Stations At Airport

Travelers who will transit at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) will be pleased to known that Samsung has taken the initiative to install 50 charging stations there throughout Terminals A, B and C. These charging stations offer travelers the...

Epoq EGP-PP01 Projector Phone

Epoq has rolled out the EGP-PP01 projector phone that touts itself to be the first commercially available handset in the world that has an integrated pico-projector. Among the specifications and features are :- 640 x 480 resolution TV out...

Tongue Used In Control System

Scientists are currently working on a way to use the tongue in a control system, which would come in handy when it comes to getting a wheelchair-bound person around especially when the hands are not functioning properly. It is...

iPhone Control Pads

The iPhone is a pretty convincing portable gaming platform, but somehow there is just someting about traditional controllers that suit certain games perfectly even until today. TouchArcade has unearthed new evidence of a couple of iPhone control pads that...

Pwnage Tool 2.0.3 Now Out

Folks who find joy in jailbreaking their iPhones can now download version 2.0.3 of the Pwnage Tool from the iPhone Dev Team. Among the new features available are :- Support for iPhone/iPod touch firmware 2.0.2 5C1 Updated version of...

World Of Warcraft On Treadmills

The Wii might get you involved and more immersed in your gaming experience, thanks to the unique motion control system, but the folks at Manapotions.com decided to go the extra mile where World of Warcraft (WoW) is concerned. This...

Xbox 360 Fall Update Out In November

If you're waiting fervently for the Xbox 360 Fall dashboard update, hang in there for a couple more months at the very least, since Microsoft will be rolling it out in November. Hopefully this update will not be pushed...

Nikon D90 Images And Specs

I find it ironic that the term 'open secret' is used, as I would prefer words that are mutually exclusive remain that way instead of getting all mixed up. Having said that, the Nikon D90 has its images and...

Asustek G50V and G71V Gaming Laptops

Asustek attempts to ignite the gaming laptop market by offering two new models - the G50V and the G71V. Both models will be powered by Intel Centrino 2 technology as well as NVIDIA's GeForce 9700M GT graphics card, a...

Neo ViVid V1100 Is No Wind Clone

The Neo ViVid V1100 was originally touted to be an MSI Wind clone due to the photos circulating online, but the latest photo released dispelled all of such notion. It does look extremely kiddy-like, and the pair of speakers...

eCafe Hercules Mini Notebook

Here is yet another miniscule piece of computing technology for folks who want a simple yet effective surfing machine along with the ability to work on a spreadsheet or word processor without relying on thumb typing. The eCafe Hercules...

Asus Download Center Launched

Asus has just rolled out its new software download center that caters specifically to Eee PC users only. At time of publishing, there are more than 3,400 free Linux applications to choose from, ranging from games to media players...

iRiver P20 Portable Media Player

iRiver will be parading its P20 portable media player (PMP) at the IFA, taking the hard drive route instead of flash memory. You will be able to choose from either 80GB or 120GB capacities, but apart from that you...

ViewSonic VX2265wm Prototype LCD Monitor

With the Olympics having concluded a couple of days ago, it must be noted that not only sports are obsessed with fast times - geeks are, too. ViewSonic is currently demonstrating the new VX2265wm 22" prototype LCD monitor that...

Kensington Loves The iPhone

Kensington, a name associated with iPod accessories in the past is now delving into the world of iPhones as well with a brand new Car Charger that works with both the iPhone and the iPod. It even comes certified...

Japanese Fitting Room

School girls in Japan look like they live rather interesting lives. If they’re not fond of the general public toilets, they’re welcome to try Cosplayrooms, which are basically tiny dressing rooms, located at the Shibuya district.

USB Fragrance Diffuser

This Desktop USB Fragrance Dispenser is probably looking for people whose desktop doesn’t smell all that good. The design of the gadget will make it blend into the general office environment easily.

USB Monkey SDHC Card Reader

The USB Monkey SDHC Card Reader will be a good traveling companion if you want an easy-to-carry SDHC card reader, especially if you’re going to do a lot of traveling.

USB Webmail Notifier

If you think email notifiers such as the Gmail Notifier don’t alert you of your webmail well enough, you’ll want to take a peek at this USB Webmail Notifier. This gadget works in the background and will inform you when you’ve got new mail by illuminating itself in blue, red or green.

Robot Guitar Tuner

If you think your guitar didn’t receive the proper finishing that it deserves, you might want to let PLEK check it out for you. PLEK is a computer controlled robot, developed by the German company A+D Guitarrentechnologie GmbH in Berlin, which can measure the neck, fretboard, frets and can identify the differences within a thousandth of a millimeter.

BlueAnt Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset

While most Bluetooth headphones are able to accept voice dialing, the BlueAnt Wireless V1 takes things one step further and allows for full voice control over the headset.

Assemble Your Own Pen

If you thought the point of buying things off the shelf was to make life easier for you, think again. If you’re really into DIY, the Falter 2D pen will surely make you work to have a functional pen.

Udea Discovery 250

The Udea Discovery 250 electronic dictionary has just hit the Korean market, and it will come with the following ragtag band of features :- Touch screen display Handwriting recognition 4 languages (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) 32 different kinds of...

Picwing Social Digital Photo Frame

Picwing is a new idea that merges both a social photo site with a digital photo frame. As long as you have an account, you will be able to allow other folks to view or even add photos to...

Nokia N85 And N79 To Hit The UK

Our friends across the Atlantic have it good, as Christmas arrives early with the Nokia N85 and N79 arriving tomorrow. The former will oust the N81 by featuring an upgraded camera (from two to five megapixels), GPS navigation as...

IOGEAR USB Laptop KVM Switch

IOGEAR has yet another peripheral for the masses in the form of the IOGEAR USB Laptop KVM Switch. This device allows you to hook up a couple of computers using USB, giving you control of the other remotely. For...

CVT Multimedia Center Dock

At long last, a speaker dock that doesn't have the "i" prefix in it to indicate it's preference for the iPod family. The CVT Multimedia Center, however, caters to both iPods and iPhones with a fervor. It comes with...

Verizon Wireless Launches Blitz

If you have been waiting for the Blitz handset, your patience has paid off as Verizon Wireless is offering this phone as of today. The Blitz is, in essence, an UTStarcom handset, although it has been provided with the...

MSI P45-D8 Memory Lover Motherboard

I swear that Asian companies come up with the wackiest names ever for their products, including the Yellow Phone and now this - a Memory Lover motherboard from MSI. You could refer to it by the model number (P45-D8)...

Apparent Canon Leaked Image

What you see here might not be the real deal as it could be doctored or conjured up shots of upcoming Canon digital cameras, but at least there is a brief description attached to all four models as stated...

Epson announces its Artisan 800 printer, with a contextual touch-interface

New printers are usually not exciting, but the contextual touch-interface of the Epson Artisan 800 has caught our attention. The touch panel is a 7.8" surface that has fixed-function elements that can be turned on and off, depending on...

A Bestiary Of Wooden USB Flash Drives

Wood and tech seem to go down well together, with Marubeni InfoTech of Japan rolling out its range of Animal USB flash drives. Unfortunately, these cute-looking storage devices won't be able to tote around much information with a 1GB...

Whizz Watches Target Kids

Wesco is offering a new range of Whizz Watches that will definitely make kids happy, although I'm pretty sure that both R2-D2 and Dalek models will also appeal to an older demographic. This watch comes with buttons to help...

USB Targus Mobile Data Transfer Cable

With the USB Targus Mobile Data Transfer Cable, you will be able to transfer information and data from a computer to another directly, without having to rely on a USB flash drive, an external hard drive or even download...

Keg Droid

What happens when you have had too much to drink, but retained most of your mental faculties to remember what an astromech droid from Star Wars look like? If you fall under that category, you ought to be pleased...

01 Phone Could Pose Strong Challenge To iPhone 3G

Everyone and their dog knows that the iPhone as well as iPhone 3G clearly sparked off a frenzy never seen before where cell phones are concerned, but the 01 Phone could be the first non-Apple handset to do so...

NVIDIA to demo its DX10 stereo 3D driver

120Hz televisions that can run computer games in stereo 3D (with shutter glasses) is not new, we've seen plenty of it at CES, but this time, this is running with DirectX 10 games. The current public driver runs only...

Panasonic DMR-BR630V Does VHS Too

Blu-ray discs and VHS tapes are poles apart in terms of their timeline as well as quality, but Panasonic has decided to bring both together in a single device - the DMR-BR630V. What makes the DMR-BR630V special is its...

Concept Wii Controllers

While Nintendo has had a long history of releasing their best selling devices in a plethora of colors (think Game Boy and DS Lite), the best selling console of this generation, the Nintendo Wii takes after Henry Ford's philosophy...

LG N4B1 Network Attached Storage

LG is proud to bring you the first Network Attached Storage (NAS) in the world (according to the people at LG, although at least one reader is sharp enough to point out that this is not the case -...

Arrow Backpack Is Highly Adaptable

The Arrow Backpack you see here might be constructed from plastic, but it features the ability to collapse or expand according to your current baggage needs. Not only is it practical in such a manner, it also spares more...

Yellow Phone Not Just For Chickens

The Yellow Phone you see here might retail for a mere $192, but it does come with its fair share of hardware extras as listed below. 3" touch screen TFT LCD display at 240 x 320 resolution Tri-band GSM...

Olympus SP-565 UZ Digital Camera

The Olympus SP-565 UZ digital camera is nothing quite like the previous two Stylus models we looked at earlier today, as this model loves to concentrate on tiny details of a subject thanks to its 20x lens that offers...

Cowon S9 Curved Portable Media Player

The Cowon S9 will certainly grab your attention with its curved back, and looks all set on paper to take on the iPod touch. Just check out the following specifications and draw your own conclusion :- 3.3" 272 x...

Olympus Stylus 1050W

Olympus has a brand new tough stud of a camera in the form of the Stylus 1050W. This digital camera is not only waterproof like many other Olympus offerings in the past, it is also shockproof and freezeproof -...

Cowon O2 Portable Media Player

Cowon's upcoming O2 PMP is tipped to succeed the A3, featuring the following specifications :- 4.3" LCD display DMB-T tuner support Electronic dictionary Up to 32GB flash memory SD/SDHC memory card slot 18 hours playback time for audio 8...

Olympus Stylus 1040

Olympus teases the mass market yet again with another entry level digital camera in the form of the Stylus 1040. This is the slimmest camera from Olympus to date, and will come in either black or white colors along...

Cowon L3 Portable Media Player

Cowon has upped the PMP market ante with the L3, a sleek-looking device that comes with the following to tease your senses :- 7" touch screen display 800 x 480 resolution Tactile button system SiRF Star III GPS chipset...

IOGEAR Wireless USB to VGA Kit

IOGEAR is first off the blocks to roll out the Wireless USB to VGA kit that allows users to extend or clone their desktop onto a different monitor without getting entangled in a mess of wires. This device has...

Kinoma Play: the cool mobile media browser

I got a demo by Peter Hoddie, CEO of Kinoma, and I was quite impressed by this mobile application. Kinoma Play is an innovative mobile media browser for Windows Mobile. The spec sheet describes over 100 features... and I...

Asus F6 Scented Laptop

What's the world coming to these days? We now have Asus' range of F6 scented laptops that are infused with special smells to suit the buyer. What next, chocolate-flavored keyboards? Still, if you're curious to find out what these...

Albatron Tee PC

Albatron is preparing its Tee PC that caters for folks who want the option of a tablet PC inside a netbook form factor. Among the specifications and features found inside are :- 7" 800 x 480 resolution touch screen...

Hauts-parleurs Genius SP-T1200

Hauts-parleurs Genius SP-T1200

Folderix USB Flash Drive

Don't you just love it when computer icons are actually realized into real-world products? The folks at Art Lebedev have done it again this time round, featuring Folderix flash drives that look just like folder icons on your Windows...

Globe-Trotter Bulletproof Case

With the lax in gun laws these days and the general level of violence we see, it doesn't surprise us any more to read news of a gun-mad killing spree at a school, public building or places of worship....

Rumor Of iPod nano 4G

Digg founder Kevin Rose claims that a tall iPod nano is in the works, featuring not only a tall screen ratio but a heavily redesigned shell. Of course, the venerable click wheel will remain, but the form factor as...

Asus N10 On Middle Ground

Asus' N10 device treads a very thin line, residing between the netbook and notebook classes. Underneath the glossy black and silver case you will find the following :- 10" 1,024 x 768 resolution display Altec Lansing speakers Fingerprint reader...

Bluegiga Acess Point 3201

Bluegiga has released a new access point known as the AP3201, bringing a reliable and secure Bluetooth wireless connection wherever and whenever you need it. It will rely on Bluegiga's iWRAP Bluetooth software platform along with their own Linux...

GameRigs Loves id Software

GameRigs is so in love with id Software that they have released a new line of gaming PCs that are officially licensed from the Texas-based company itself. If you're a huge fan of Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars as well...

August 24, 2008

Lexar JumpDrive FireFly In 16GB Flavor

Lexar has expanded its JumpDrive FireFly USB flash drive to touch 16GB of storage space, coming in a hot-red color to denote its sizzling ability to store a whole lot of data in such a tiny device. Compatible with...

Nurian Avatar F1

Take one look at the Nurian Avatar F1 and you'll probably drool despite the fact that this device resides in an uncomfortable position where functionality is concerned. It is powered by Windows CE 5.0 Core and comes with the...

Chrome Joypad Loves Fingerprints

This Chrome Joypad is definitely a magnet for curious fingers, thanks to Dream Cheeky of China. You get an 8-way directional pad, a quartet of game buttons, both Start and Select buttons as well as shoulder triggers. On the...

Thinkpad X200t Image Leak

There is no doubt that Lenovo's Thinkpad X200t will be unleashed upon the masses in the near future, but here's a first image of the fabled tablet notebook. Since it is going to replace the outgoing X61t, the designers...

Canon 50D Leaked Image

DSLR fans will rejoice knowing that the impending Canon 50D will come with an EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens option. Just in case folks are rather concerned about the apparent excessive noise found in this 15.1 megapixel sensor,...

RC Star Trek Enterprise

We all know how flying gadgets look like, and they either come in the form of an airplane or a helicopter, but the Star Trek Enterprise? This is something new. Due to arrive on earth in May next year...

August 22, 2008

AMD R700 Ruby demo video (direct feed)

I have seen parts of this demo before, but in a poor-quality web video (recorded from a wall projector), so we obtained the direct-feed video from AMD and uploaded it to Blip. Some people told me that the background was...

USB Secret Diary Gives You Privacy

If you think blogging is too public, and want something more private, the Secret Diary USB device allows users to keep a diary on it, and secures it with a 4-digit PIN, with the data inside secured by a 256-bit AES crypto, which is also smart enough to self-destruct the data contained if someone tries to break through the protection.

TomTom GO 940 LIVE

TomTom will be updating their 930 model with the new GO 940 LIVE which will come with a HD traffic module. The GO 940 LIVE will share all the features that made the GO 930 famous, including IQ routes,...

Bus Stops To Go Green In Miami

Going green is the popular thing to do nowadays, and bus stops in Miami look like they’ll be getting the green treatment too. About 600 bus stops there will be fitted with solar-powered shelters, which will provide enough power to display the hosted ads at the bus stops.

Entertainment Robots Running On VIA EPIA Pico-ITX Motherboards

VIA has unveiled a bunch of entertainment robots at the Taipei International Robot Show that run on VIA's very own EPIA Pico-ITX motherboard. All the robots on parade at the VIA booth are provided by PlayRobot. Hmmm, will Intel...

Pure Evoke Flow Internet Radio

Pure has also jumped on the Internet radio bandwagon by releasing the Evoke Flow. Pure claims that this is the best wireless Internet radio to date, and it was launched in conjunction with Pure's very own Internet radio portal...

Acer Aspire One Price Drop

Acer has dropped the Aspire One price today, touching an even more affordable $329 from the original $379 price point. This new pricing structure makes the Aspire One as one of the cheapest netbooks that is powered by Intel's...

LG KC910 Succeeds LG KU990

LG has just released its latest touch-based handset, the LG KC910. This all-in-one phone will take over the LG KU990's position as the new multimedia powerhouse, featuring the following specifications :- 8 megapixel autofocus camera GPS navigation with geo-tagging...

Holeder Earphone Hooks You

Here’s an earphone design that you don’t see every day. Looking very much like a question mark, the design also serves a very practical purpose. Aside from fitting nicely in your ear, the hook design will allow the earphones to hook on to each other behind your neck when not in use.

Seek Portable Search Engine

Jukka Roitto has a concept device called Seek, which will make navigating through unfamiliar areas much easier. Said device will be strapped on your wrist just like a normal watch, and will also be able to double up as a music player, while doing its day job of using GPS to tell you how to get from point A to point B.

OCZ Dominatrix Gaming Mouse

OCZ has another gaming peripheral that targets hardcore gamers - the Dominatrix laser mouse. Sounds pretty kinky, and it will definitely help raise your game profile assuming you have above average skills to go along with it. Features include...

Shuttle X27 Loves Mother Nature

You really can't fault Shuttle for polluting the environment needlessly with their latest effort - the X27. This new PC will consume just 23 watts of juice in idle mode and 36 watts when in use, making it fall...

Quiksilver Ray Watch

Surfing apparel company Quiksilver has come up with a new watch known as The Ray. This timepiece will go back many years, being an analog device although boasting a 27-jewel movement. I must say the unusual display will definitely...

Box Phone

This concept phone from Japan’s KDDI AU Design Project looks quite interesting, though it most likely will never make it to the general public. The Box To Play, as it’s called, has a camera and the usual mobile phone functions, but it’s very much inclined towards the musical side of things.

USB Fan Hub

If you want a USB desk fan and also a USB hub at the same time, this USB fan hub might just be of interest to you. While combining a USB hub and a USB-powered fan might not have any added benefit, aside from the convenience of having 2 devices in one, it does save a little space on your desk.

Star Mouse Tries To Shine

Innovation is a beautiful thing, and it has gifted us with many lovely devices over the years. This time though, it looks like somebody misunderstood what innovation meant. This weird looking mouse is called the Computer-Mouse Star, and with its star shaped design, it sure isn’t going to win any ergonomics competition.

Planar Viper DLP Projector

Planar has a new DLP projector for the masses - the Viper, which offers 720p (forget about watching Blu-ray movies or playing other high definition games over the Xbox 360 and PS3 on this unless you're willing to settle...

Portable Motion Detecting LED Night Light

It is a no-brainer that the Portable Motion Detecting LED Night Light functions only when the sun has set, because it would be rather pointless otherwise (unless your area experiences a brownout, of course). only works at night. For...

FCC Approves Nokia 2680

The FCC has just approved the Nokia 2680 slider model, and images of the handset show an AT&T logo so you know who you'll need to hook up with if you want to bring home this baby. The Nokia...

Freestyle Dirtsurfer

Here's an alternative mode of transport - the Freestyle Dirtsurfer that allows you to go faster than a skateboard, but you will need to learn how to balance it like a bike. This hybrid-type vehicle, if you can classify...

PSP-3000 Compared To Older Model

Famitsu has a bunch of comparison shots that pit the recently announced PSP-3000 with the venerable PSP-2000, and the image on the right shows the most stunning difference (no prizes for guessing which is the PSP-3000). Sony certainly weren't...

Linksys WRT610N Dual-N Band Router

Linksys has introduced its first simultaneous dual-N band router that will arrive on the UK market, and has been touted to deliver a much better experience for multimedia users since you get "true Wireless-N performance in both the 5GHz...

Chrono-Shredder Snacks On Time

Time. Something even the richest man on earth cannot afford. Sure, he can free up time by employing tons of other people to perform mundane stuff for him (doing the laundry, gardening, etc), but he can't head to the...

Musion Eyeliner Holographic Projection System

You ain't seen nothing yet until you lay your eyes on the Musion Eyeliner Holographic Projection System. This is touted to be one of the most amazing holographic display systems around at this point in time, and it has...

Kodak EasyShare P520 Digital Photo Frame

Digital photo frames are no longer a luxury these days, and most homes already have one if not more. Kodak caters to the budget-conscious crowd with the EasyShare P520 that comes with the following specifications :- 5" LCD display...

Daym Robot Concept

The Daym robot concept by Andreas Martin would definitely sell by the millions if it were to ever make it out to the market. After all, who wouldn't want a robot that comes with cool, glowing limbs? I wouldn't...

August 21, 2008

Sony S-Airplay Wireless System

Sony wants to bring music to every room in your home this September with the Sony S-Airplay device, also known by its model number the AIR-SA20PK. The S-Airplay is a wireless multi-room system that targets iPod owners, relying on...

Sony Xross Fade DJ System

Sony has unveiled a dual iPod dock kit that targets those who have a penchant for mixing songs, in the form of the Xross Fade DJ system. It comes with some interestingly designed bass reflex speakers in addition to...

Intel Wireless Power System

A wireless power system is an utopian thought for many of us, but Intel is currently working on a solution that might revolutionalize the world in due time. This demonstration showed the device broadcasting 60 watts of power within...

Fusion CA-IP500 Head Unit

Fusion will be rolling out its CA-IP500 head unit that boasts an internal iPod docking station, making it one of the first of its kind in the world. The head unit's faceplate is tilted open, revealing an empty space...

Celrun LLUON A1 PC

Most people hang pictures on a wall, but if you're Celrun, you take the road less traveled with the wall-hanging all-in-one PC known as LLUON A1. Amazingly, this model will not only be made available in Korea but in...

Yamaha BODiBEAT Ships

Remember the Yamaha BODiBEAT? Well, this is one device that certainly took its own sweet time to be released, but as the adages goes - better late than never. Unfortunately for the BODiBEAT, could its release have been timed...

Compal JAX10 / Aigo P8880 Quick Review

[IDF] with the Atom blitz going on at IDF, it was a good opportunity to do some interesting hands-on with upcoming sexy gadgets. The Compal JAX10 (also sold by Aigo in white under the P8880 product name) was one...

Upcoming Event: NVISION 2008 & the demoscene

Next week, we are going to stop by NVISION to check on what's new with NVIDIA and may be we'll find out if the crazy X86 NVIDIA CPU rumors are true or completely fake (we've been hearing that since...

Buffalo HD-CEU2 External Hard Drive

Buffalo will be launching its HD-CEU2 3.5" external hard drives in Taiwan later this month. HD-CEU2 features power saving through the automatic detection of a connected PCs power-supply status, support for Buffalo-developed TurboUSB technology and a high data transfer...

Samsung BD-P2550 high-end Blu-Ray player at Best Buy

Skipping the "leaks and rumors" part of a device life cycle, the Samsung BD-P2550 just showed up on BestBuy.com. It is positioned as a high-end player with supposedly good video scaling capabilities, Dolby TrueHD (7.1 channel), upgradable firmware (via...

Apple Walkpod

No idea if this is a concept or a modified cassette player, but it definitely dwells upon the idea of an iPod design that was unveiled back in the Walkman's heydays, where cassettes were all the rage then. Of...

Bose SoundDock Series II

Bose has updated its SoundDock with the Series II that will see iPhone compatibility thrown in for good measure, in addition to auxiliary inputs as well as a slight redesign on the exterior. It maintains an almost similar footprint...

TMDisplay 2.2-inch OLED Panel

TMDisplay has just unveiled the 2.2" OLED panel that manages to squeeze out QVGA quality graphics with a lifetime of 60,000 hours (more than enough to last you until the device it comes with is long outdated) and sips...

Albatron Rocker In-Car Tablet PC

Albatron wants to rock your world with their Rocker in-car tablet PC that was just released in Korea via Piesco. Folks who absolutely must have a Windows-powered computer of sorts wherever they go can check out the Albatron Rocker,...

Kyocera TNT! Handset On Virgin Mobile USA

The Kyocera TNT! is a clamshell handset that will be available on Virgin Mobile USA's no-contract lineup of phones. To put it simply, Virgin Mobile USA customers will be able to access a variety of calling and messaging plans...

Radius Goes Wooden With Speaker And Headphone

Radius gets all natural with their new wood SP-WMF11E speaker along with a pair of wooden earphones. The former will providean output power of 1 Watt and comes with a 3.5mm stereo mini-plug as well as a USB port...

Asus to launch a 10.2-inch N-Series laptop to cover the $500-$600 market

(Not actual photo) Asus, the company who "invented" the small and ultra-cheap laptop has noticed that sales of 10.2" netbooks are off the charts so it is preparing a new offering for that segment. This time, it's not an Eee...

RAmos iMovie T8 Unboxing

If you're a huge fan of unboxing videos, then check out the RAmos iMovie T8 unboxing process above. Just to recap, the T8 comes with the following specifications :- 4.3" touch screen display Integrated FM tuner Microsoft PlayFX Support...

Haptic Radar Project

The boffins at University of Tokyo's Ishikawa Komuro Laboratory have long been working on sensory information and relevant technologies, with the Haptic Radar/Extended Skin Project being their pet project. The Haptic Radar relies on body-mounted range sensors and small...

WowWee Femisapien Now Available

If you've been hankering after the Femisapien from WowWee ever since she made her debut at CES 2008, your long wait will soon be over. You can place an order for the Femisapien for $99.99, also known as E.M.A....

Yamanote Line Watch

The Yamanote Line watch from Seahope Japan will definitely turn heads as it comes in a truly unique design. There will be a quartet of such timepieces available, and these are exact, miniaturized reproductions of JR's Yamanote Line electronic...

OpenFrame Platform By OpenPeak

OpenPeak has unveiled the OpenFrame platform that hopes to bring a semblance of the iPhone OS to the home phone, an effort that is normally found on other cell phones without much success so far. The OpenFrame is a...

Panasonic CN-HW830D Audio System

Panasonic has just introduced a couple of in-car audio systems - the CN-HW830D and CN-HW800D, where the former boasts Bluetooth connectivity while the latter does not. This hard-drive based navigation system comes with the following features :- CD/MP3/DVD playback...

Apple Sued Over iPhone 3G Woes

Don't you just love America? You can virtually sue anyone, and the same has applied to Apple's well documented problems concerning poor reception with their iPhone 3G. An Alabama woman has already filed a class-action lawsuit against the fruit-inspired...

34X optical zoom Samsung MX20 SD-definition camcorder to launch next month (in Japan)

It might seem weird to come out with a standard-definition (SD) camcorder, but this one is no ordinary camcorder: while most have a 10X optical zoom, Samsung has managed to put a 34X optical zoom in the MX20 (we...

Apple Could Offer eSATA Storage

There is a distinct possibility that Apple will be offering external Serial ATA (eSATA) storage to its entire Mac line up after details from a patent filing were revealed. This application also touches on an external computer accessing this...

Sony Ericsson TM506 from T-Mobile

T-Mobile will be offering the Sony Ericsson TM506 3G handset to the masses, just in time for folks who live in areas where 3G service is available from T-Mobile. The TM506 might not be a high-end handset, but it...

Suunto X10 GPS Watch

This X10 GPS watch from Suunto is said to be a significant upgrade from the X9i. Suunto claims that it has better battery life and a better GPS reception that makes the X10 capable of computing your position, even in dense...

Logitech launches the Speed Force Wireless wheel for the Wii

The Nintendo Wii wheel is fun but it doesn't quite have what it takes to make you "feel" the road, that's why Logitech is launching this wireless force-feedback wheel for the Nintendo Wii. It's a simple one piece design...

August 20, 2008

Mac TV From IO-DATA

There are several American icons that make it big in Japan, among them are baseball, McDonalds and Apple. We'll look at the fruity brand for today, with a Japan-only Mac TV being released from IO-DATA. Known by its full...

Soundmatters foxL Pocket Monitor

Never judge a book by its cover, and in this case, don't just a speaker by its size. The Soundmatters foxL Pocket Monitor might be small compared to other speakers on the market, but it definitely punches above its...

Ply Concept Phone From KDDI

Forget about making music – check out the Ply concept handset from Japanese mobile carrier KDDI - this phone derives it's name from the multi-layered plywood used to construct it, where each individual layer comes with its very own...

Xbox 360 Price Cut Imminent

If you have yet to pick up an Xbox 360 of any kind (gasp!), hold off your purchase at least until September, as word has gone out that the Xbox 360 60GB model will receive a $50 price drop...

Fujitsu U820 Known As LOOX U In Japan

It is Japan's turn to get their mittens on the Fujitsu U820, but this time round it will be known as the LOOX U/B50N Series in the Land of the Rising Sun. Apart from the change in name (presumably...

USB Rechargeable Shaver

Being in the dog-eat-dog corporate world is definitely not a fun place, and add that to the amount of stress you experience at the office and chances are you'll even start to neglect your physical appearance as all you...

Remote Control Lights Up

Just when you thought that you've seen all the remote control designs possible, along pops this idea from madreinspain. Featuring individual remote control commands represented by boxes that light up from within, they can be wired together to perform...

SATA Rev. 3.0 To Double Speed

Folks who hook up via Serial ATA will be able to enjoy double the maximum transfer speed in the near future, thanks to the upcoming SATA Rev 3.0 specification. This means you can transfer data at a whopping 6Gbps...

TomTom Launches PRO Series

TomTom has the mobile workforce in its sights with the latest PRO series of GPS devices which comprise of the TomTom PRO 4000 and PRO 8000 models. Both of them will share the same hardware specifications as the non-PRO...

Windmill-powered Toy Car

Here's a great way to teach Junior on the wonders and benefits of green power with this windmill model toy car kit. Strangely enough, it targets kids who are 15 years and older, which is pretty silly since they...

M2E Power Kinetically Charges Gizmos

Don't you just love renewable energy? With the M2E Power, this device is able to juice up your favorite devices on the go simply by relying on Faraday's principal - "wherein energy is produced from the motion of a...

iBasket Concept A Joy To Behold

The iBasket concept is not an ordinary laundry basket, but it was specially designed to prevent any unpleasant odors from permeating the rest of your home. It achieves this by sucking air through the clothes, and what makes it...

Wind Up Walkie Talkies

Don't you just hate it whenver the device you're using runs out of juice? With the Wind Up Walkie Talkies, you have one less thing to worry about. It comes with a hand crank, where you'll need to turn...

HSBC Sticking With BlackBerries

Contrary to previous rumors, HSBC won't be taking the iPhone route but will remain with the BlackBerry camp instead. According to HSBC spokesman Donal McCarthy, "There are no current plans to replace the BlackBerry. It is the business standard."...

LG Voyager Gets Upgrade

The LG Voyager was released 10 months ago, but this time round it will come with a slight upgrade. This refreshed version will come in a new titanium color for you to differentiate with the original black LG Voyager,...

MetroPCS Launches C79

MetroPCS has just made available its C79 cell phone which hails from China, and this will be a budget handset for the masses - perfect for parents who want to get their college-going kids a basic phone so that...

AOL Launches AIM Express

AOL has brought its highly popular AIM service to the mobile platform with the AIM Express. This Flash-based Web version enables those on a data plan to enjoy an instant messaging experience just about anywhere they are, as long...

DeLorme PN-40 Out This October

If you're looking out for the DeLorme PN-40 handheld GPS device, it has been slated for an October 15 release date, accompanied by a retail price of $399.95. This piece of news will disappoint those who have been waiting...

NuMetrex Heart Sensing Racer Tank

Are you curious to find out what your current heart rate is? The NuMetrex Heart Sensing Racer Tank is able to do so, featuring special electronic sensing technology that has been directly integrated into the fabric, helping keep track...

Nerf N Strike Controller To Hit The Wii

Here is probably another Wii peripheral that will see...er, peripheral use ;) This Nerf N Strike controller requires you to mount the Wii controller inside, where you shoot up your opponents - Nerf style. Heck, word has it that...

KDDI Musical Instrument Concepts

One good thing about concepts is the ability for designers to go wild without having to care about the practical aspects of building such a device/vehicle. KDDI, a major phone carrier in Japan, has come up with a range...

Viliv S5 Now Atom-powered

YuKyung Technologies took the opportunity to parade the new Intel Atom-powered Viliv S5 at IDF, featuring the following specifications.:- Intel Atom 1.8GHz processor 4.8" LCD display at 800 x 480 resolution 1GB RAM 30GB/60GB hard drive Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and...

Sonance Kayak Speaker

No, what you see on the right is not some sort of watercraft being suspended in the middle of a living room - it is the Sonance Kayak speaker that features lamp-like cones on both top and bottom ends....

LG Prada II To Come Soon

LG isn't giving up on its fashion line of cell phones soon, as they will be rolling out the Prada II smartphone sometime down the road. This model will come with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easier messaging and...

Intel Media Processor CE 3100

Embedded Internet TV is an ambition that both Yahoo! and Intel share after unveiling the Media Processor CE 3100 at IDF, where it will, in theory, be installed inside HDTVs to allow viewers to access Internet-based content minus the...

Peek Email Gadget

Peek from New York is working on a new %99.95 device that touts itself to be a one-function email gadget and will arrive at Target Stores nationwide come September 14th. I'm not too sure whether there is a market...

Intel Classmate 3 Netbook

Intel has lifted the curtains on its Classmate 3 netbook that targets the educational market, featuring a convertible hinge that enables the netbook to function as a tablet when required. It will be shipped to OEMs by 2009, and...

Death Reports From HP Mini Note Users

To date, at least three HP Mini Note owners have reported that their diminutive netbooks have given up the ghost during the course of normal wear and tear, returning to the great big HP repair center for further diagnosis....

Olympus mju 1060 Digital Camera

Olympus has unveiled yet another digital camera from the mju range - this time in the form of the 1060. This model will feature the following :- 10 megapixels sensor 7x optical zoom (37-260mm) Dual Image Stabilization 3.0” HyperCrystal...

Fuchitek PEP01 Pico Projector

Fuchitek is poised to release its PEP01 pico projector pretty soon, enabling you to make a decent business presentation everywhere you go without having to lug around a large projector. This model won't measure up to much against its...

BenQ Has Two New Displays

BenQ will be expanding its widescreen LCD monitor range with the G2200WT and G2400WT models that come in 22" and 24" sizes, respectively. Both models enable users to adjust the height by playing within a 130mm range, which is...

Spy Micro Camera Watch

The next James Bond movie won't be arriving anytime soon, but that doesn't mean you can get down and dirty with your spying shenanigans. The Spy Micro Camera Watch from Brando look like any other ordinary gentlemen's watch, although...

Microsoft SideWinder X5 Gaming Mouse

Microsoft is no stranger to the gaming peripheral market, and the SideWinder X5 gaming mouse is the latest entry from the Redmond, Washington giant. This mouse debuted at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany today and was specially designed...

T-Mobile 3G Deployment Schedule

If you are rocking to T-Mobile and wondering just when will your area receive 3G connectivity, fret no more. Here's the deployment schedule, so good luck in finding your city's name below! Unlisted cities might get 3G next year,...

Casio Has Trio of Exilim Models

Casio just released three more Exilim digital cameras that share one very special feature - the Makeup function. This high quality processor enhances the portrait of the subject by adjusting shadow filters for clearer skin and brighter eyes. It...

Hybrid Vehicles Must Be Noisier

You can't keep everyone happy, can you? With the advent of hybrid vehicles, roads have become much quieter (if you discount the honks during rush hour, of course), leading the California Legislature to conclude that this is bad for...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Reviewed

The good people at PhotographyBlog have reviewed the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W300, so here's what they have to say about it. "As ever with Sony's Cyber-shot range, the DSC-W300 is as much about style as substance. The metal build quality...

Intempo RDi-W iPod Speaker System

Intempo has released its new RDi-W iPod speaker system that adds to the long-bloated market where this accessory is concerned. After all, how many iPod speaker docks do we need? Sure, the design might be a little bit different...

Meizu M8 Peek

The Meizu M8's release date is fast approaching, so here is yet another image to whet your appetite. This phone comes with a 3-button design that is seemingly too uncomfortable to use, but then again when they were made...

OQO 02 Is Atom-powered

Check out this OQO 02 that is pretty much the same in every way as before, save for the fact that it comes with an Intel Atom processor instead. Forget about having an SSD come with this nor 3G...

Sony PSP-3000 Announced

It is now official, folks! Sony just announced its PSP-3000, offering a couple of revisions over the PSP-2000. Does it come with a better joystick? Nope. How about a built-in SSD? You can forget about that, along with dreams...

Mitsubishi HDTV Panel Has WHDI Specs

Mitsubishi's latest ultra-slim LCD HDTV has an edge over the rest since it comes with support for the WHDI (Wireless High Definition), allowing you to pair up the HDTV with other compatible HDTV devices located in your home without...

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard

Microsoft has resurrected the once fancied SideWinder line of peripherals with the X6 keyboard that will hit the markets this September. This keyboard comes with a number pad that can be placed on either left or right sides of...

LG Invision From AT&T

AT&T has made available the LG Invision handset that targets mobile users who love everything video in a cell phone. This is the third phone from AT&T to offer Mobile TV, but it edges out on the other two...

Sony PS3 160GB Bundle

Sony has upped the ante yet again by announcing a new 160GB PS3 bundle which will be launched on October 31st. Hopefully this bundle won't come attached with a malevolent spirit of any kind considering the launch date. It...

Sony Wireless Keyboard for PS3

Sony has just unveiled a new wireless keyboard peripheral that can be connected to the PlayStation 3 controller (also known as the SIXAXIS), helping folks who love in-game text messaging to get their message across at unprecedented speeds. Heck,...

Xbox 360 Controller To Get Redesign

If it ain't broke, don't fix it - or so that's how the adage goes. While I don't think the Xbox 360's controller is broken in any way, that doesn't mean Microsoft won't come up with a refresh where...

Modded PS2 Guitar

The DS version of Guitar Hero: On Tour was pretty good, although it was missing the fifth fret due to space constraints while the add-on controller seemed to slip out all too easily during those frantic moments. Necessity being...

Hive Audio System

Check out this simple yet rugged speaker known as the Hive Audio System that was specially designed to be placed in an outdoor environment. The Hive Audio System will come with a sound tube that prevents the elements from...

Palm Treo Pro becomes official

After pretty much everything had leaked on the web, Palm is finally launching the Treo Pro, yes, it's official! The moto for this phone is "work. Life. Perfectly balanced". If you missed it, the Treo Pro is a touch-screen...

Archos7 and Archos 5 side-by-side photos

Photos of the Archos 7 and 5 side by side have appeared on the web and help you realize the real difference is size between the two. If you missed it, they are internet tablets and portable media players...

August 19, 2008

Xplore Technologies iX104C4 Tablet PC

Do you live a tough life or work in a harsh environment? The Xplore Technologies iX104C4 tablet PC could be just the device for you, coming in a rugged form factor comprising of a triple-layer magnesium housing with customized...

Swany g.cell Cellphone Ski/Snowboard Glove

Winter might be some months away, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare in advance. The Swany g.cell Cellphone Ski/Snowboard Glove targets those who must answer their phone no matter what extreme sports they're involved in at that point...

Razer Megalodon Headphones

Razer, a company more well known for their range of gaming peripherals, has unveiled its Maelstrom Audio Engine for its Megalodon headphones this time round that has nothing to do with a pointing device. This 7.1 surround sound gaming...

Apple To Replace Faulty Nanos For Free

Apple has relented and will replace first generation iPod nanos that spontaneously combust for free according to the following press statement. “Apple has determined that in very rare cases, batteries in first-generation iPod nanos sold between Sept. 2005 and...

ClarionMiND Released At IDF

Clarion has rolled out its ClarionMiND at the ongoing Intel Developer Forum (IDF), bringing a portable GPS navigation system that is powered by Linux and boasts full Internet connectivity as well. It will share many features as found on...

Sony Headphones Looks Different

This pair of Sony headphones look a whole lot different from what you see in the market today, featuring rounded buds that come in half a dozen different colors for you to choose from. Perfect for ladies who want...

Head Music Blizzard Portable Media Player

I wonder when will the uber-game developer Blizzard actually do something about the Head Music Blizzard portable media player. This generic model comes with the following :- 2.8" 320 x 240 resolution display Home button for easy navigation Supports...

Toshiba Has New Tough Laptops

Toshiba is no stranger to the world of rugged laptops, and have just released a couple more models - the Tecra A10 and M10. Not only do these models help keep things running even in the harshest of conditions,...

ORCA Tracks Men Overboard

Tracking people who have been thrown overboard can be quite a headache, but soon all that could change with the Man Overboard Indicator (MOBI) that will be tested aboard 105 US Navy vessels. This nifty device will not oly...

iPhone 2.0.2 Dropped Calls

The problems just keep on coming - there are people who have reported that after installing iPhone 2.0.2, they now find it even more frustrating when trying to make calls. That's pretty strange, since this firmware update is meant...

Digital Lightbox For Hospitals

Fancy the huge multi-touch display as seen on Minority Report? That is now reality thanks to BrainLAB AG, of Germany who recently installed its maiden Digital Lightbox radiology system in a Munich hospital. Digital Lightbox replaces the conventional light...

Western Digital Working On 20k RPM Drive

SSD drives are said to take over storage solutions in the future, so that begs the question - will hard drives be driven to extinction? Western Digital doesn't think so as they are busy working on a new 20,000...

Olympus FE-340 Digital Camera

Fancy an entry level digital camera that comes with just enough to capture casual shots without having to worry about stuff like shutter speeds and manual settings? The Olympus FE-340 could be just the digital camera for you, featuring...

M830 Cell Phone Watch

The M830 looks more like an egg instead of a watch, being rather huge and tacky in nature. Well, I suppose this will appeal to the more juvenile group, but businessmen in their expensive suits will probably avoid this...

DXG-595V HD Camcorder

DXG USA has just announced its new High Definition camcorder that won't break the bank - the DXG-595V . Retailing for approximately $200, the 595V will come with the following specifications :- Captures video at 1080p (maximum of 1,920...

Ölens Technology XPJ Projector

Not all projectors are expensive, as Ölens Technology released its XPJ Personal Entertainment Projector that are meant for personal and casual use. It won't do High Definition, so forget about hooking up your PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 to...

Dell Studio Mike Ming Editions

Dell Studio's 15 and 17 laptops have been given the Mike Ming treatment, and among these new designs include “Red Swirl,” “Seaweed,” and “Sunburst,” to accompany the previously released “Bunch O Surfers” and “Sea Sky.” Each piece of artwork...

OCZ ModXStream Pro

Any gamer worth his/her salt would want nothing but the best for their rig, as long as their budget permits. With the advent of high-powered video cards these days, it makes perfect sense to have a power supply that...

Asovision 5 Second Stadium Toy

Asovision has a brand new toy to go along with the current Olympics fever - the 5 Second Stadium Toy. This toy is but a simple stopwatch that aims to get your internal clock down to pat, where the...

Van Der Led Jisus 3 Laptop

This must be one of the more religiously named laptops to date, although Van Der Led has taken the liberty to change a vowel without having the pronounciation deviate. The Jisus 3 laptop will be powered by an Intel...

Axiom Audio T2 In-Wall Loudspeakers

Axiom Audio has just announced its new T2 in-wall loudspeakers that claim to offer superior audio quality without taking up too much space in your living room, thanks to a new slim design and low profile look which matches...

Intel Wants To Atomize Everything

Looks like Intel is hell bent on pushing its Atom processor into just about anything, including BMWs. Both companies have been working together to construct a multimedia and computing system for the car with an Intel Atom processor running...

Mini ColecoVision Case Mod

This mini ColecoVision case mod will definitely bring back memories for those who grew up during the console's era, albeit having it come in a much smaller form factor, measuring 50 square inches smaller and tipping the scales at...

Freecom Mobile Drive XXS

Freecom's Mobile Drive XXS says it all - this is touted to be the smallest and lightest 2.5" USB drive that's currently available to the masses. Inside you will find a slightly modified Samsung 2.5" laptop hard drive, where...

Panasonic Tablet at IDF

Check out this interesting looking Panasonic tablet that is currently on display at IDF. I like the way the handle curves at the top, allowing you to carry it around just like a briefcase, although ample protection is necessary...

Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer Laptop Briefcase

The Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer Laptop Briefcase isn't the first checkpoint-friendly laptop case that we've covered, and it certainly won't be the last. As with its other brethren, this laptop briefcase allows you to speed up your check-in process...

BlackBerry 8220 and 8210 Leaked

Online retailer Expansys has made a boo-boo - or rather, two of them, by leaking out information of the upcoming BlackBerry 8220 and 8210 smartphones. Also known as KickStart and SeaWolf respectively, these handsets made a brief appearance on...

Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Speakerphone

One glance at the Jabra SP700 Bluetooth speakerphone reminds me of an upside down cockroach (you'll know what I mean after catching Wall-E). This unique looking speakerphone comes with a stand that also functions as a clip, allowing you...

Magnetic Shaving Derby

With the DS' touch screen display, many games have served up some rather wacky moments, among them Warioware Touched!. Magnetic Shaving Derby moves in that direction, where you shave using a magnet instead of a razor blade. Points are...

Xbox Live App For iPhone To Be Free

Microsoft has laid down the rules - those who want to develop Xbox Live applications for the iPhone must give it away for FREE. Hopefully this doesn't mean folks who "purchase" Xbox Live applications will end up with shovelware...

Gaming Peripherals Are Cross-Compatible

At long last, these peripheral makers are starting to make sense - all instruments for Rock Band 2, Guitar Hero: World Tour and Rock Revolution will be "cross-compatible" with the Xbox 360 according to an announcement from Microsoft's Gamerscore...

Live Archos 5 photos show device and user interface

Our French buddies from generationmp3 have access to a unit of the just-announced Archos 5, a connected (3.5G, WIFI) internet tablet. Their photo gallery shows the device under many angles and most importantly it shows how the touch-interface looks...

Viral Samsung OMNIA Marketing Video

The video is professionally made to look like an amateur shot it. The integration of the small characters is cool. It leads to this site - oh yeah we're falling into their marketing trap! To be fair the youtube page...

More live photos of the Dell Inspiron 910

Our friends from Eeepcnews.de have posted a new photo gallery of the Dell Inspiron 910 NetTop. This time you can see how it looks in the real world and most importantly, you get to look at it on all...

Intel integrates memory controller into Nehalem, so what's the drama?

Everyone has known for about a year that the Core i7 processor (codenamed Nehalem) would have an integrated memory controller (IMC). For the little story, AMD did this years ago. But it's surprising to read that this is an "admission"...

AMD Cinema 2.0 demo video and comments

What you're about to see is a marketing presentation from AMD shown recently in NYC. Now, if you skip all the marketing stuff and go directly to 3:58, you'll see a few demos from OTOY (a company that's also trying...

BlackBerry Bold available in Canada on Thursday

The long wait is over, it is official: Rogers Communications will offer the BlackBerry Bold on Thursday, August 21st , for a price ranging from $300 to $400 according to RIM's co-CEO Jim Balsillie. The pricing details were still...

Wooden Thumb Drive

While everybody seems to be going green these days, some people on the other hand, are focusing on the exact opposite. This latest thumb drive is made of cedar wood, which certainly wouldn’t make Mother Nature too happy.

Angry Father Nails Xbox To Tree

Apparently a father who had enough of his kids’ antics, decided that they shouldn’t have their Xbox anymore and he sure made it known in a rather unique way, by nailing their Xbox to a tree!

Yin Yang Camera

A rather novel looking concept camera phone has cropped in on the shape of the yin and yang symbol. The camera will be able to be separated into 2 parts, the yin and the yang, which can be the camera and storage device respectively.

Archos 7 is an even larger Internet Tablet! (7-inches)

Announced alongside the Archos 5, the Archos 7 is in the same class of devices, except that it boast an even larger display and storage (320GB max). The display resolution stays the same (800x480), that might be great for...

Archos 5 is an Internet Media Tablet

Archos is entering the Mobile Internet Device (MID) market with the Archos 5. The company is best known for its portable media players (PMP), but it shows that it can adapt itself to changing consumer demands by providing a...

First screenshots of Nike+ for iPhone

You've heard that Nike+ for iPhone was coming, but here are the first screenshots of the application running on the iPhone. I don't have much more information, but you get the picture: the software collects data and can display...

Official: Splashtop quick-boot OS integrated in the Asus Eee Box B202

ExpressGate is the Asus-branded version of Splashtop, a pre-boot operating system (a slimmed down version of Linux) that your computer can boot into faster (around 10 seconds) than if it was Windows. It gives you access to basic applications...

LED Lamp Looks Like Candle

Here's an LED lamp that looks like a burning and flickering candle, thanks to an acryl light guide panel which is able to mimic a candle flame's shape despite being illuminated as a white LED. If this technology takes...

Intel Mobile Mood Rings

Intel has a new vision for the future, and one of them is a mobile mood ring concept that is able to recognize a person from the heartbeat, speech pattern, movements and appearance, helping keep your private information by...

eBeam Software Revised

Luidia Inc. has unveiled a new version of its eBeam software that makes interactive projection environments in classrooms possible. This new version brings new and improved functionality including Screen Recording and Scrapbook Image Writer, enabling teachers to access an...

Nissan Intelligent Seatbelt

Nissan has come up with an Intelligent Seatbelt that prides itself in improving the usability of seatbelts. Each time the door is opened, a motorized retractor will activate automatically while feeding the seatbelt. The belt guide on the door...

TV-B-Gone Goes Pro

TV-B-Gone Pro is actually the normal device, albeit on steroids thanks to an infusion of extra strength when it comes to turning on/off virtually any TV set from a few hundred feet away. The design package itself tells you...

JBL Control NOW Does Corners Now

JBL's range of Control NOW speakers are now specially designed to be able to fit into corners as well as various nooks and crannies according to your fancy. You just got to love the modular design that makes it...

Mitsubishi MZW Series LCD HDTVs

Mitsubishi isn't content with where they are at the moment and will be releasing its higher-end MZW series of LCD HDTVs, where the larger models consist of the 46" LCD-46MZW200 and the 40" LCD-40MZW200 which will retail for $3,643...

Thermaltake BlacX Series HDD Enclosure

Thermaltake has a new hard drive enclosure in the form of the BlacX Series which is capable of holding both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drives at a maximum capacity of 1TB. The installation process is a snap, and...

Casio PCP-1200 Photo Printer

Casio has a new digital photo printer known as the PCP-1200 that comes not only with a 7" widescreen touch screen display, it also boasts a keyboard for you to key in the relevant text on postcard-sized prints. This...

Hidden Teddy Bear Camera Catches Crime In Action

Who knew that a hidden camera in a teddy bear's eye could actually catch a thief in action? That happened when Robert Sampson and his daughter, Emma, viewed a video recording of the hidden camera that showed footage of...

Elecom Has Two New Webcams

Elecom has released two more webcams for the masses - the UCAM-K30H and UCAM-DLJ200H. The former will feature a 300k pixel 1/6" CMOS sensor, while the latter has a much higher native resolution count at 2 megapixels thanks to...

Arbor Gladius G0710 Tablet PC

Arbor has just rolled out a new tablet PC - the Gladius G0710 which is set to do battle against other tablet PCs in its class. This model has passed the IP-54 certification with flying colors, meeting the Military...

Axxen Playgo Portable Media Player

Axxen of Korea has just released a couple of its portable media players (PMPs) in the form of the X11 and X12. These will measure a phenomenal 5.6mm thin - that's really slim no matter which device you compare...

Mobiado Lucido For The Rich

It is without a doubt if you are able to parade a Mobiado handset around, you're pretty much set for life. The Mobiado Lucido is no different, as it comes with a combination of sapphire crystal, stainless steel and...

Glofiish X610 Hits Mother Russia

E-Ten has released its Glofiish X610 budget smartphone model for the Russian market, but if you're looking for 3G connectivity across the vast Siberian plains, you can forget about this handset. What you'll get with the X610 are :-...

Groqit Makes Purchase Tracking Easy

As you grow older in life, it is logical to amass even more stuff, and it also gets more challenging as you try to catalog them into various categories like DVDs, books and CDs among others what with a...

Ricoh R10 Released

In Japan, at least. This new camera was released quietly and without any fanfare in the Land of the Rising Sun, and is all set to oust the R8. This updated camera comes with an all-new hand grip and...

Tango Toy Netbook

Sungju Computer of Korea has just released its 8.9" netbook known as the Tango Toy. It will come with standard netbook specifications in its class including :- Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor 1,024 x 600 resolution 1GB RAM 160GB SATA...

Tiny USB Charger

Plenty of devices these days are powered via USB, so having this Tiny USB Charger would definitely come in handy. It is small enough to be attached to a keychain or function as a cell phone charm, and can...

Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte

Nokia has a new premium handset - the 8800 Carbon Arte that is made from carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel to exude an unprecedented level of class and finesse. Carbon fibre is an ultra light and...

FCC Passes Motorola JayZ Headphones

The FCC has given their nod of approval for the Motorola JayZ headphones, and it remains to be seen whether this will be connected with the rap star or not although all indicators point to that. After all, if...

Wii Sqweeze

How many more peripherals does the gaming demographic have to suffer before nonsensical models that actually made it to production are ditched? I think the Wii Sqweeze is definitely a nutty idea, as it brings exercise gaming to a...

Compose Concept Pen

It is amazing that even after thousands of years, we still haven't run out of new tunes due to the nigh infinite nature of notes. Granted, there has been a fair share of songs lately that tend to sound...

Motorola Q9h Gets WM6.1 Standard Upgrade

Motorola has just rolled out the downloadable Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard upgrade for both the Moto Q9h and Q9h Global phones. As one would naturally expect upgrades to come with better things, this one offers a wee increase in...

Futuristic Ferrari Monza Concept

Designer Iman Maghsoudi has decided to take concept cars to the next level with this new Ferrari Monza that is smart enough to drive itself, allowing the driver to remain occupied with other things that are perhaps more important...

Hydrus Handheld Computer Has Phenomenal Battery Life

How long can your smartphone last before it requires a trip to the nearest power outlet? I'd say a couple of days at best, assuming you're a pretty heavy user. Two Technologies has released their handheld ruggedized computer known...

Kid-Tough Portable DVD Player

Thinking of getting a portable DVD player to keep Junior entertained during long road trip, but can't find the right combination since you wouldn't want the DVD player to break down just after a couple of sessions under Junior's...

Asus Unveils New Eee PCs In Taiwan

Trust Asus to roll out four more Eee PC models in Taiwan - the 1000HD XP, 904HD XP, 901 XP and 900 XP (16G). There is no confirmation as to whether the four models mentioned here will ever make...

Cliphanger Has Flashlight Add-On Now

The Cliphanger is now improved, featuring a little flashlight that helps illuminate your way around as the entire Cliphanger is attached to the back of your cell phone. Of course, there are a couple of cell phones in the...

H2O Audio Surge Bass Headphones

H2O Audio is famous for their line of waterproof devices, and this time round things are no different with the release of the Surge Bass Amplified Waterproof Headphones. Capable of being waterproof for up to 12 feet (guess this...

Honeywell Dolphin 9900

Honeywell's Dolphin 9900 heavy duty B2B device is now readily available, and will be powered by the Windows Mobile 6 operating system. It comes with a wrist strap for you to keep it close at all times, while the magnesium...

Retro Space Arcade Cabinet

Bring home a little bit of retro with the Retro Space cabinet that features more than 100 licensed arcade classics for you to while your time away during this summer, in addition to other entertainment options such as an...

Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station

Kensington has launched what is the first wireless USB universal docking station in the world, and unfortunately the boffins at Kensington ain't too smart when it comes to naming their product, calling it the Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station....

USB Heated Shawl

I've heard of electric blankets, but to get a USB Heated Shawl? Boy, the office heater must not be working then if you ever need something like this. This $29 desktop accessory will require a free USB port (duh!),...

EpiCard Auto-Injector

Intelliject has just developed its new product - the EpiCard. This device targets people who suffer from allergies to self-administer subcutaneous epinephrine, and is touted to be the smallest of its kind in the world. Should it be commercialized,...

FCC Reveals 120GB Zune

An FCC filing has revealed that Microsoft's next-generation Zune update (boy, these folks ain't throwing in the towel just yet, eh) will come with 120GB worth of storage space, but other than the added capacity, the hybrid touch and...

Papyrus for Windows Mobile Standard Updated

SBSH Mobile Software has just updated its Papyrus for Windows Mobile Standard software to version 2. This innovative time management application aims to bring the best out of your smartphone, with some of the interesting features including :- Search...

80GB PS3 Hits UK This Friday

If you're living in the UK, I sure hope you don't fall into the category of those who just picked up a PS3 recently, since Sony will be rolling its 80GB model out this Friday for the same price...

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro (just launched)

When it comes to ergonomic keyboards, people either love or hate them. If you are on the "pro-ergonomic" side, the Logitech Wave Pro might catch your attention: its "wave" design "cradles your hands" for added comfort. The keys themselves...

uLocate and Garmin team up on buddy location service

Under the partnership, Garmin is going to use WHERE's application programming interface (API) to add buddy finding features to existing and future devices. Garmin will let customers access Buddy Beacon to find friends or update their own location. Of...

August 18, 2008

Logitech MX 1100 upgrade fixes small but important details

The Logitech MX1100 is a rather high-end mouse ($80) that improves upon its MX1000 predecessor in a few ways. The most important aspect to us is that we don't need to dock the mouse to recharge it. When you...

Active Scope Camera

Looking for victims in the event of a catastrophe such as an earthquake is no easy task, but thankfully advances in the world of robotics have led to the invention of devices such as the Active Scope Camera. It...

iPhone 2.0.2 Hits The Deck

iPhone 2.0.2 has just been released on iTunes, and this is a bug fix release with very little information known about it. Tradition dictates that you can download this straight off Apple's servers or through iTunes, depending on your...

T-Mobile Officially confirms to launch the first android phone

There have been a lot of rumors lately about the highly anticipated HTC Dream phone that is Android-powered. Now it is official, T-Mobile confirmed today that it plans to launch an Android mobile phone made by HTC. The spokesman for Deutsche Telekom,...

Xbox 360 outsells the PlayStation 3 in Japan last week-end

That concerns the sales number for the past week-end. "Microsoft sold 28,116 units of the Xbox 360 in the week ended August 10, compared with 10,705 units of the PS3" (Reuters). People think that the uptick in Xbox 360...

Android HTC Dream shipping for ThanksGiving and may not have Exchange support

We already published today about the Android-based HTC Dream FCC approval. Moe Tanabian of IBB Consulting got his hands on a unit and gave a description to Business Week. According to him, the touch screen will be larger than...

Dell Inspiron 910 specification and release date leaked

Gizmodo has published the complete specifications of the Dell Inspiron 910 (aka Mini Inspiron). This is allegedly an internal Dell documentation which shows that the computer can receive a 16GB SSD. It will be sold for $299. If you read...

Lenovo IdeaPad Lite S9 Specifications

More information is coming out about the Lenovo Ideapad Lite S9, including its price of $370. Other specifications include: Intel Atom CPU 1.6Ghz 8.9" Display 512 MB Memory 4GB of flash storage (SSD) Windows XP or Linux 1.1Kg (2.4lbs) Multi-Touch...

Water Watcher

A 12-year old Elizabeth Rintels managed to top the other contestants in a “Going Green Challenge” with her “Water Watcher” invention. The Water Watcher is a simple device that hooks up to the shower faucet and will beep and signal with a red light every time half a gallon of water is used.

1st Gen iPod nano explodes

An iPod nano has allegedly sizzled away after a short period of charging, followed by an explosion coupled with sparks and mandatory smoke. There is no official word from Apple as to just how common the flaw may be,...

Tony Hawk DS Could Have Motion Controls

Is the DS evolving to become a mini Wii? I don't think so, but that doesn't mean rumors of a motion-and-tilt sensing control scheme won't be used on an upcoming Tony Hawk game for the DS platform. A new...

Zone ZUP8020 Multifunctional Mouse Pad

How many mouse pads do more than provide a mere smooth and clean surface for you to glide your peripheral across effortlessly? The Zone ZUP8020 Multifunctional Mouse Pad does that and more, featuring the following :- Four port USB...

TIE Fighter Web Cam

Here's a web cam that will definitely sit well with Star Wars fans - it is a replica of the Imperial Tie Fighter Advanced X1 which Vader piloted back in Star Wars IV, and it won't shoot lasers to...

Ozmo Low-Power Wi-Fi Personal Area Network

Ozmo has just released its Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (Wi-Fi PAN) solutions which will see it jostle for market share with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi solutions, with an optical mouse being the first of such solutions. I'm not sure whether...

Sanyo PLV-Z700 Full HD LCD Projector

Sanyo has just rolled out its new full HD LCD projector known as the Sanyo PLV-Z700. Features found on this include :- 1,920 x 1,080 resolution Contrast ratio of 10,000:1 1,200 ANSI lumens Variable iris for optimal light 2x...

Eco Digi Mode Disposable Camera

Plaza Create Co. in Japan have launched a recyclable waterproof digital camera, called ECO Digi Mode. The camera will be able to take 3 megapixel shots, has a 2.4-inch display and also flash. The camera can be used up to a depth of 3 meters underwater and can take up to 50 pictures.

Guitar Copier

If you were ever worried that you might lose your beloved guitar through some unfortunate accident, you could probably make a backup of it.

iPosture Posture Improvement Device

Ever wondered why you failed to land that last job despite out-qualifying every other applicant? Perhaps it could've boiled down to your bad posture - and that could have been avoided if you had the assistance of the iPosture...

Boynq Swing USB Hub

Newton’s cradle is always a popular office gift, and you’ll see it on many office desks, but what about the Boynq Swing USB Hub, which is more or less a USB hub built around Newton’s cradle?

Lenovo IdeaPad U8 Olympics Release

Trust China-based Lenovo to release its IdeaPad U8 at the summer Olympics. This device has been authorized by the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee and will come with the following specifications for your portable pleasure :- 10.6 ounces Intel 800MHz...

UK Orange Broadband TV Trial Run

Folks in the UK will soon be able to enjoy an IPTV solution that is delivered straight to the comfort of your living room via broadband courtesy of Orange UK. These trials are currently being held across the country,...

Asustek and Orange Eee PC Bundle

Asustek Computer have come to an agreement with Orange to make available a free Eee PC bundle - only in the UK market. Once you decide to set aside good money for a 2-year 3.5G online service contract with...

Diamond-studded PowerShot Elph

Gold might be the current standard with the Olympics going on at this point in time, but diamonds are forever as with this diamond-studded Canon PowerShot Elph. There will be five of these available courtesy of Amosu, and each...

FCC Approves HTC Dream

The almighty FCC has already given their nod of approval to the HTC Dream, and it seems that the road is clear for this 3G-enabled handset to make its way to the expectant masses. There are no external photos...

Lego Olympics

Everybody seems to have been bitten by the Olympic bug, and Lego enthusiasts aren’t spared either. A group of 4,500 people from the Hong Kong Lego User Group spent quite a bit of time and more than 300,000 Lego bricks to create their own Olympic Lego model.

Nervian CardReader Pro

Nervian has announced its new CardReader Pro that is meant to be integrated with your Mac Pro and PowerMac G5 case without causing any disruption in the flow of design. It takes just three steps to install it, where...

Keyscan For Typing And Scanning

While convergence devices may not always be the smartest things around, sometimes people do seem to come out with really smart stuff. Enter the Keyscan, which is a USB keyboard, with a handy sheet-feed scanner built into it. While the sheet-feed scanner won’t do you any good if you want to scan pages from a book, it certainly beats having to have an extra device on your desktop.

Toothbrush With No Bristles

Ever wondered what a toothbrush of the future will look like? Well, wonder no more with Fabio Dabori's concept which points toward a new kind of toothbrush that ditches the standard bristle in favor of a sponge. This patent-pending...

Altina A8010 GPS Navigation System

Altina is a new name to the GPS navigation system game, and it hails from Taiwan. Guess this is one model that will be released in the local market since there is no word of it on the English...

Street Fighter iPods

Hmm, is iPod etching such a big business? Guess so, since the Street Fighter iPods are now available hot off the heels of the X-Files iPods. Capcom will be offering this etching service for iPods, letting you have mugshots...

Wooden Cellphone Mod

This one sure looks like a basic cell phone mod, though if you’re a beginner, it might just interest you. This user probably decided his cell phone needed to get a little closer to nature, so he stripped the phone and encased it within a wooden cover.

QGO Flying Saucer

If you’re looking for something to irritate your co-workers, this certainly fits the bill. TakaraTomy’s QFO’s are small remote controlled things that fly around. Each one of these QFO’s come with a rechargeable battery that is good for 4 minutes of continuous flight, though the downer is that it takes 30 mins to charge.

Pioneer AVIC N5

Pioneer's flagship N5 from the N Series aims to bring the best in portable navigation to the masses, although the price point of $1,500 makes it rather hard to cough up for most people. I suppose you'll purchase this...

Nexus Dampers To Quiet Things Down

Hang around computers enough, and you’ll certainly have heard rattling coming from a computer (or laptop). Sometimes that is because of vibration caused by the PC, which rattles against the table. These Nexus Dampers aim to stop this kind of irritating noise by providing some rubber boots for your computer or laptop, which essentially absorbs the vibrations.

Shoot To Stop The Alarm Clock

Alarm clocks always seem to be popular in terms of geek gadgets. This latest Laser Target Alarm Clock looks to try and wake you up on time by forcing you to do some target practice. Of course, if you're awake enough to actually hit the target (from a reasonable distance), then you're probably awake enough for work.

HP Elitebook 2530P Hands-On

We got our hands on the HP 2530P long enough to tell you that it has been designed to be more durable than its predecessors (and most of the competition), thanks to HP's scratch-resistant finish. The toughness doesn't end at...

August 17, 2008

Sony VDR-MC10

Sony has released another autonomous DVD recorder and player known as the VDR-MC10 that was specially designed to work in tandem with the HandyCam. What makes this different from the other solutions that are in the market? Well, it...

Push Notification Feature Taken Out From Fourth iPhone 2.1 Beta

It seems as though the new test version of Apple's iPhone 2.1 beta firmware update will no longer support a key service that enables background data for native apps, and Cupertino themselves have not indicated whether this feature will...

Toshiba XD-E500 DVD Player

Toshiba has long lost the High Definition battle against Blu-ray, and have decided to focus on DVD players instead. Their latest model, the XD-E500, is touted to come jam packed with modern technology in order to justify the $149.99...

Chordette Gem

The Chordette Gem is a Hi-Fi peripheral that introduces the wonders of Bluetooth A2DP connectivity to your Hi-Fi system in addition to a USB port, enabling you to hook up your computer straight to the Hi-Fi while enjoying wireless...

Compuitar Just Too Cool

What happens when a computer and a guitar fall in love? Why, they result in the Computair (not necessarily nine months later though)! Check out the touch screen laptop that has been embedded straight into the belly of a...

Terminator Skull DVD Player

DVDs are so passe right now thanks to the advent of High Definition video, but the media is still going strong and soldiering on although it will most probably be phased out sooner rather than later. Having said that,...

Boston Acoustics iDS2

Boston Acoustics is back in the iPod speaker dock game with the iDS2. This model will come with the following :- Dual 3.5" speakers 60-watt amplifier Composite video output USB and audio inputs Infrared remote control Customizabled colored metal...

McGuider Is No Menu Item

Don't mistake McGuider for being the latest promotion from the Golden Arches - this is actually a 2GB microSD card that turns any Windows Mobile or Symbian-powered device into a complete navigation system as long as there is GPS...

Self-service Scales

A bunch of German researchers have managed to develop new self-service scales which are smart enough to recognize the type of fruit or vegetable placed on them automatically, thanks to a camera and the smartly written image evaluation algorithm...

NES PC Mod

What you see on the outside won't betray the power that lies within this seemingly innocent NES console. Underneath the 8-bit exterior lies a fully working Windows PC complete with emulators that can run games from other non-Nintendo consoles....

Panasonic P706ie Hits Japan

The iPhone 3G has certainly done much better in Japan than expected, but that doesn't mean it will take over the place of traditional clamshell 3G handsets in that country. Panasonic's latest release, the P706ie, will be available via...

Motorola V70 Retro

Remember the Motorola V70 that featured a 360-degree swiveling portion? Now that was a classic design that took some getting used to, and this time round Motorola engineers has decided to resurrect the dead with the V70 Retro. Very...

Lumigram Lumitop Bras

French design house Lumigram has come up with the Lumitop bra that offers a bright, luminescent shine for that added spice in your love life. No risk of severe electrocution here as they are powered by 1.5V replaceable batteries,...

Silence Alarm Clock Concept

Alarm clocks are often associated with noisy devices, but the Silence alarm clock concept will attempt to rouse you from your sleep without emitting a single sound. This is achieved by wearing a wireless rubber ring that has a...

Asuka Portable Media Players

Asuka has a couple of brand new portable media players - the PME430 and the T35. What you see on the right is the former, and that player is blessed with a 4.3" WQVGA display complete with DVB-T support...

Twitter On The DS

Who would've thought that micro-blogging would actually take off in the first place? Twitter has definitely made its mark in the micro-blogging world, and this time round it has been incorporated into the current best selling portable handheld console...

MiPhone M99i iPhone Clone Does Windows

At first glance, the MiPhone M99i looks like yet another iPhone clone but booting it up will reveal Windows Mobile 6.1 running on it. Specifications include :- 3.2" multi-touch display Wi-Fi connectivity 1.3 megapixel camera with video recording capability...

Eee PC 900A Battery Not Backwards Compatible

Just when you thought that everything was fine and dandy with the Asus Eee PC 900A, things turn out otherwise. Granted, this is not too much of a huge problem, but you had best know that the Asus Eee...

iTreo 800p On eBay

The iTreo 800p is definitely one screwed up device, as it has made its way to eBay. You'll need to fork out $349.99 for this piece of technological wizardry, but good thing the folks at eBay managed to weed...

Blu-ray Games Run From HDD

StreetskaterFU has discovered a way to run Blu-ray games off the PS3's hard drive instead of the discs itself, but there are some significant drawbacks. This method works fine only with older games along with older update codes, but...

Samsung T919 From T-Mobile

Rumor has it that T-Mobile US users will soon be able to get their hands on the Samsung T919. This touch screen capable device will support the 1700MHz WCDMA band and come with the following specifications :- 5 megapixel...

Kill Switch Can Be Disabled

The confirmed kill switch on the iPhone 3G can now be disabled, as long as you have a jailbroken iPhone along with an updated BossPrefs application found on Cydia. All you need to do is push the button labeled...

Microsoft Incorporates Blu-ray Support

Interestingly enough, Microsoft is now the first operating system developer to incorporate Blu-ray support into its platform thanks to the Microsoft Feature Pack for Storage. This enables the following operating systems - Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003 and Server...

Asustek F8SN Notebook

Asus has recently rolled out its F8SN notebook series that comes complete with Infusion technology. It will be powered by the Centrino 2 platform and won't target the casual user crowd, but rather the working professional group who wants...

Rogers Price BlackBerry Bold Differently

Rogers Wireless has decided to price the BlackBerry Bold way higher than the iPhone 3G so that it won't be in direct competition. I'm not too sure if this is a brilliant idea or not, but I would think...

Archos Generation 6 Coming Soon

Hold your breath if you're a huge fan of Archose as the company is preparing to roll out the Generation 6 Portable Media Player (PMP) pretty soon, if all indications on the main site are taken into consideration. After...

Sony NW-E Models Appear On NZ Site

Sony's new range of NW-E models have made an appearance on the Sony New Zealand website, featuring the NWZ-E435, NWZ-E436 and NWZ-E438 that will come in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities, respectively. Shared features include :- 2" QVGA TFT...

Lenovo ThinkPad X301 To Launch

Lenovo aims to go up head-to-head against the MacBook Air by rolling out its successor to the ThinkPad X300 - the ThinkPad X301. This new model will be officially announced tomorrow, featuring the following specifications :- Intel Core 2...

Biggest Solar Power Plant in California

The sunny state of California will play home to the world's biggest solar plants - two of them in total, which will see up to 250,000 homes being powered by these whicl re-establishing the United States as the global...

Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Mini Coming

Word has it that Fujitsu Siemens could very well launch its Amilo Mini netbook within a few weeks' time, and IDG News has pointed out that a press event on August 28th at the IFA trade show in Berlin...

Solar Powered Tie

Is nothing sacred these days when it comes to renewable energy? I guess not, which is why this Solar-powered Tie was conjured by a group of boffins at the North Carolina State University which relies on digital textile printing...

August 15, 2008

British Army bomb-dropping UFOs to deploy

This little UAV is capable of surveillance missions and even drop a (grenade-sized) explosive device into locations like building interiors. Small and without external blades, it could sneak-in via by a window. I suspect that surveillance is going to...

No Price cuts for the Playstation 3 at Leipzig

Shows are usually a good time for announcement like price cuts, but Leipzig (Aug 20-22) won't be the place where Sony will announce a welcome price cut. It's not going to happen. If you're coming for that you'll be...

Palm Treo Pro specifications

you've seen the photos of the Treo Pro (Treo 850) yesterday and today, the conversation will continue with the specifications. Here they are: 320x320 display 128MB of user memory 3G GSM phone 400 Mhz CPU 2 Megapixel camera 1500mah...

ECTACO jetBook, Kindle killer? Still Needs Wireless…

Here is a new e-book with some appealing features that the Kindle does not offer: the Ectaco jetBook allows readers to use, search and have dictionaries in multiple languages. The interface is available in English, Russian and Polish, with...

Rumor: Dell to dump 1 million UMPCs on the market

Ultra-mobile PCs are getting all the attention these days, but even if we don't own or want one, is it really possible not to like these cute little machines? The word on the street in Taiwan is that Dell...

EasyCar U7, 7-inch GPs for $100? Where do I buy?

Our friends from Aving have spotted a 7-inch GPS called Easycar U7 which reportedly costs only $100. It has being presented as a low-end navigation system, but it seems to have a very decent resolution (looks like 680x480, see...

Android may be available through T-mobile this fall

Google may deliver Android on a HTC / T-Mobile device as early as October, living up to its promise. The confirmation on the recent buzz comes from the New York Times, reporting from “people briefed on the company’s plans”. According...

Wind-Up shaver for a smooth outdoor trip (+video)

It's not that I go camp a lot, but I thought that this might be useful to someone who does. There's no risk of running out of battery, instead, it has been replaced with the certainty of boredom while...

HP buys Via nano processors, but for which laptop?

Despite Intel's barrage with its Atom architecture, Via has managed to land a contract with HP for its nano low-power CPU. To be fair, the Via nano is actually good and has surpassed Intel's Atom in many performance benchmarks,...

AMD releases Business CPUs

It's becoming a little hard to sell CPU to businesses these days, and one of the only things that customers care about right now is power consumption, so AMD does lower power CPUs. It is hard to tell how customers...

Kapsys Kapten GPS Navigation System

While most people already find it hard enough to read a road map and have to rely on something more advanced like a multimedia interface on a GPS navigation system to help them get around, the Kapsys Kapten GPS...

Dell To Have Two MP3 Players

We know that Dell is taking another crack at the MP3 player market, but who would've suspected that they will release not one, but two devices in due time. The second device will fall under the $100 price point...

Kanfuboi Packs Quite A Kick

Kanfuboi - a play on the words Kung-fu Boy, consists of two desktop toys that are able to punch and kick their way through virtually anything. All you need to do is turn them on, and they'll start whipping...

Crystal USB Desktop Speakers

The Crystal USB desktop speakers yo usee here are extremely portable, and are touted to be the smallest performance stereo USB speakers available for the desktop and notebook. Don't expect bass thumping audio from this with a 1 watt...

Car Camera Captures Culprits

I don't know about you, but sometimes there are jealous people who walk by a spanking new sports car only to vent their feelings in a negative manner by leaving a nice, long scratch on the shiny paintwork. With...

Baglady 2.0 Tech Handbag

The Baglady 2.0 handbag brings together both fashion and technology in a single package - definitely one for modern, tech-savvy women. Baglady 2.0 is a performance with a customised electronic performance tool, a bag with an antenna and an...

OCZ Core Series V2 SATA II SSD

OCZ has just released its Core Series V2 SATA II 2.5" SSD drive that offers some pretty mind-numbing figures when it comes to speeds, reaching 170MB/s read as well as 98Mb/s write times. There isn't any further information from...

T-Mobile Germany First With Google Phone

This just in - T-Mobile Germany will be the first carrier that will offer Google's fabled phone, and this will happen before US gets their own Google phone. Well, if you're currently on the fence wondering whether to pick...

Apple Logo Lights Up On iPhone

You know how the Apple logo lights up on your MacBook, giving you that warm, fuzzy feeling within? Well, it is interesting that the iPhone never came with that "feature", but there is nothing like perseverance, technical know-how and...

Seagate Hard Drive Leak

Seagate has leaked out (on purpose or otherwise, it doesn't matter) a new range of hard drives that will most probably replace the current FreeAgent Desktop model as well as the FreeAgent Go series. As you can see, these...

Darth Vader and R2-D2 Unite

Two icons from opposite ends of the Force have united in this Darth Vader and R2-D2 USB hub combo, where each of them have a quartet of USB 2.0 ports for you to add even more USB-powered Star Wars...

Sonic Impact Planter Speaker

Hmm, they say that talking to your plants can be therapeutic - both for you and the plants themselves. Well, why not hook up a MP3 recording of your voice to the Sonic Impact Planter Speaker? That way, you...

Memory Foam Neck Pillow

This $37 Memory Foam Neck Pillow doesn't just provide you with a welcome place to rest your neck during the hectic work week, it even boasts integrated speakers that could help lull you to snoozeland with the right tunes....

RoofRay Calculates Solar Potential

RoofRay is a spanking new application that is able to perform a quick calculation on just how much moolah you'll save after installing a solar array on top of your home - be it a hut or castle, that...

Horloge Speak N Set

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Alcatel V212 Zebra Phone

Alcatel doesn't really make the cut when it comes to high end cell phones, but they do have some pretty reliable mid-range handsets. The V212 is another one of those workhorse-class phones which come in a funky pattern -...

D-Link Offers New Network Cameras

D-Link is back with a trio of high-end network cameras which cater for professional surveillance and security applications, featuring the following :- 18x optical zoom (DCS-3415 only) 1.3 megapixel resolution (DCS-3110 only) Up to 30 frames per second Simultaneous...

Park Right Laser

The Park Right Laser helps you get your car in position if you're one who has difficulty nudging your vehicle into a relatively cramped space. There are no more guide posts as found in driving school for you to...

August 14, 2008

Mercedes Benz Offers HD Radio

Everythign seems to be going High Definition these days, with Mercedes Benz following BMW's footsteps by offering HD radio in selected 2009 models. HD radio broadcast quality is on par with CDs where FM stations are concerned, and this...

OWC Updates Mercury Elite-AL Pro

OWC have recently refreshed their line of Mercury Elite-AL Pro dual-drive external hard-drive with a powered USB 2.0 hub, retaining the Mac-style design while throwing in added storage space to touch a whopping 2TB for all you data hoggers...

Microsoft Releases Updates For Windows CE

Microsoft has just unveiled a bunch of updates and bug fixes for the Windows CE 5.0, 6.0, and NavReady operating systems. The Windows CE 5.0 July 2008 update will do the following :- Fixes a problem that occurred with...

Verizon Release Dates Leaked

As you can see from the photo above, Verizon will be making available a bunch of new handsets from next month onwards till the holiday season, with the Motorola VU30 aka Rapture leading the charge on September 9. The...

Google G1 Phone

Word on the street has it that the Google phone will be known as the G1, and it will come around courtesy of HTC. It is pretty interesting to note that the G1 will retail for $150 during the...

LUPE Touch Screen Concept

The LUPE might be mistaken for a touch screen camera, but this concept is actually a series of transparent touch screens as well as optical quality glass lenses that helps magnify images near and far to achieve a macro-like...

Revo Pico Radio

Revo has rolled out what could very well be the first portable hybrid DAB/DAB+ and Wi-Fi Internet radio in the world, featuring a 12 hour lithium-ion rechargeable battery housed within a splashproof body. In addition to DAB/DAB+ reception, you...

AOC Rolls Out New LCD TVs

AOC has a trio of LCD TVs for us to look at today, and they are not meant to impress anyone but instead to make its presence felt in a small and cozy living room. The three models in...

There's no need to queue: the iPhone 3G is available online at AT&T

Update 8/15: I was wrong, it just finds the nearest store... my bad. Thanks Alex Some of you have not been brave (or fool) enough to stand in line in a busy and hot Apple store and that's OK....

iPhone 3G problems: who's responsible doesn't matter, Infineon will take the blame

As the finger pointing continues in the 3G reception fiasco, unnamed sources quoted by Business Week claim that the issue comes from a component provided by Infineon and that a software patch from Apple will solve the problem. That's...

Will HSBC buy 200,000 phones from Apple or Blackberry?

"We are actually reviewing iPhones from a HSBC Group perspective...and when I say that, I mean globally,"( Brenton Hush, HSBC's Australia and New Zealand CIO).While this is true, this sounds to me like a warning to Blackberry to lower...

Palm Treo Pro first images!

The Palm Treo Pro (formerly known as Treo 850) has been spotted by scottymomo, an eagle-eyed wmexperts community member. the images have been taken down since, but they are still out there on the web. From what we can tell,...

Samsung E200 Eco has a corn-based shell

A few years ago, corn-made DVDs were all the rage, promising a new era of eco-friendly piracy data-storage. It didn’t really happen, but with the Samsung E200 Eco (and a few others), gadget outer-shells can also become more environment-friendly. Samsung...

Free Ralph Lauren shipping for mobile orders

Ralph Lauren lets consumers use mobile phones and QR codes (2D barcodes) to shop. Users will have to download a specific QR code reader from ralphlauren.com/mobile before they can use the service, but the idea is that all upcoming marketing...

Intel's motherboards with Remote Wake

Remote Wake is an improved version of the existing Wake-on-Network (wired or wireless). The idea is that without Remote Wake, a sleeping PC can't perform some tasks like accepting VOIP calls (Skype). That's not limited to VOIP, but it's...

Dell Hybrid Studio unboxing video

Our friends from from digitalhomethoughts have received their Dell studio Hybrid small and "green" desktop computer and have uploaded a video for those who want to see what it looks like in the real world. If someone out there tries...

Rumor: Dell E (mini Inspiron) to be called Dell Inspiron 910

Reports are surfacing that the anticipated Dell Mini Inspiron aka Dell E will officially be called Dell Inspiron 910. It has also been reported that customers will be able to include an optional 3G connection at order-time. Here's the...

Google worth less than Apple, will try to compete directly in the future?

While we are in the earning season, it's worth noting that Apple is now valuated at $158.8B, making it just a little bigger than Google's $157.3B. Obviously both companies are running completely different business, but both have an equally...

Intel makes USB 3.0 specifications available to other companies, ends drama

Intel has released the draft 0.9 of the USB 3.0 specifications to other manufacturers such as AMD and NVIDIA. The specifications ensure that all parties are implementing a compatible version of USB 3.0, otherwise, consumers might find themselves with...

DSvision Service Launches

Shoot! Somehow or rather, DS and Wii owners in Japan seem to have it better than gamers in other parts of the world, be it quirky Japanese games or game services. This time we have the DSvision service meant...

Thanko 4-in-1 Numeric Pad

Thanko seems to come up with the quirkiest gadgets always, particularly targeting those who remain glued to their computer most of the time. This time round we have the 4-in-1 numeric pad combo device that not only helps you...

Close Up Concept Art Table

Close Up is an art table that will make drawing much more fun, featuring a light feature that facilitates tracing, sketching and observation. Heck, there are even integrated portable containers that can be used to store collected bugs and...

iPod-compatible Clothing From Marks and Spencer

Marks and Spencer of the UK has just released a new line of interactive blazer and winter coats for students of both genders as they gear up to begin a new school year. The Marks and Spencer 2008 Back...

Rumor Of 2GHz MacBook Air

Word on the street has it that MacBook Air 2.0 will come with a speed clock boost that could hit 2.0GHz based on an Intel Penryn design, but that would also mean an increase in power which could see...

Logitech To Acquire Ultimate Ears

Logitech have announced that it will be acquire Ultimate Ears for $34 million in cash, and the acquisition is expected to close in August. Ultimate Ears are the long-established leaders in custom in-ear monitors, which are popular amongst on-stage professional musicians.

Let Your Computer Toast Some Bread

Always hungry at your PC, but too lazy to go to the kitchen? Well, the CrazyPC 5.25 Bay Toaster sure is crazy enough to work. It fits on a standard 5.25 drive bay, and comes with windows software for adjusting the heat and time .

Will Computers Replace The Telephone?

While everybody is getting comfortable with using Skype on their computers as an alternative to the conventional phone, the fact that the computer needs to be turned on will always be a source of irritation. Intel has just come up with a nifty new component which allows a computer to go to sleep, and “wake up” whenever there is an incoming call, which would be a great way to save on electricity bills.

Chang Jiang A998

Even Sony Vaios are no longer exempt from the scourge of design piracy as evident by the Chang Jiang A998 cell phone. Strangely enough, it has cloned the wrong device with the right name, which explains the Vaio-lookalike word...

Acer Aspire One Gets RAM And More

We sure have come a long way since the Asus Eee PC was introduced, and avid modders have taken pains to make sure every single square inch of these new netbooks are utilized. Take the Acer Aspire One for...

Pimped Bike Sound System

Can’t afford the whole sports car and sound system thing? Well, you can always opt to add gigantic speakers to your dinky bicycle instead, as demonstrated by this person.

Radiopaq Rp5 radio

Radiopaq's Rp5 radio is touted to be the first in the world that enables the owner to look for music via various categories such as name, genre, country or even language from the site, playing those selected tunes directly...

Slacker G2 On FCC

The FCC has new details on the second generation Slacker portable radio player, and this one will be (blandly) known as the Slacker G2 (for obvious reasons). Certain confirmed features include :- 4GB internal memory Wi-Fi connectivity Bluetooth 2.1+EDR...

iPig Docking Station

Here’s another iPod dock to join the party, the iPig. The iPig certainly looks like some kind of cross-breed between a (cute) pig and an octopus. The gigantic black eyes of this speaker are actually the speakers, which boast...

Backplane-compatible WD VelociRaptor Hard Drive

Western Digital has begun to ship their brand new backplane-compatible VelociRaptor hard drive that was specially designed for 3.5" hard drive-based servers, PCs and Macs, and basically anyone else who has the need for a backplane structure. Each VelociRaptor...

USB Glitter Rocket

While lava lamps are popular and showing up in various living rooms, the USB glitter rocket is eyeing a spot on your computer table. Going for $11.99 at Office Playground, it will probably do a rather good job of distracting you from your work as you stare at the rocket.

One Umbuster To Rule Them All

Here’s an umbrella that might make would-be-thieves think twice of mugging you. The Umbuster Umbrella’s handle is basically a set of brass knuckles, sans the brass. The handle comes in either wood or aluminum finish.

Portable Cell Phone Jammer

If you can’t stand people chatting loudly (read: inconsiderately) on their phones, this portable cellphone jammer might be what you’ve been looking for. It creates a dome about 32 feet in all directions, and blocks frequencies such as GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, CDMA800, WCDMA/CDMA2000, PHS, DECT and even 3G.

USB Mirror Web Cam

Brando is offering a USB Mirror Web Camera that is a webcam that also doubles up as a tiny mirror. The webcam also comes with a ring of LED lights, which will probably do its best to try and make you look brighter to the person on the other end.

Etsumi Digital Camera Pouch

Etsumi of Japan has just rolled out this Digital Camera Pouch that not only keeps your precious purchase safe from knocks and scratches, it also features a built-in stand that will work with just about any other hot shoe...

Wall-E DVD Mod

The teary-eyed Wall-E robot is officially the cutest robot I've ever come across in my books, and you can be sure that he being a tech-related being, he will surely undergo plenty of mods and DIY projects by fanboys...

PSP-3000 A Reality

The PSP-3000 rumor is not a rumor after all, after the FCC has listed the device. Unfortunately, this FCC filing does not confirm any of the previous PSP-3000 spyshots that were floating around the Internet, so it remains to...

Lian Li PC-XB01 Launched

I find it interesting that the first Xbox, which originally had parts of computer and crammed into a console form factor, will now return to its roots in the form of the Lian Li PC-XB01 chassis that houses the...

Casio WK-200 Connects To iPod

Casio makes musical keyboards as well in case you think they're just good for calculators and watches, and the WK-200 is the latest to be released, featuring 76 touch response keys (the sound is as loud as how you...

Doro ip700wifi VoIP Phone

With more and more people relying on VoIP technology to keep in touch with friends and family worldwide, it makes sense to use a VoIP handset that has the relevant features to get your message across loud and clear....

Helly Hansen Odin Range

Technology isn't the only thing that goes to the 2.0 level, as fashion and fabric can, too. Helly Hansen is offering next-generation zips (yeah, and you thought that zips were perfect as they are already) in its new Odin...

August 13, 2008

Celio Redfly Price Drop

Celio Corp. has decided that it is in the best interest of everyone to reduce the Redfly price by $100, aiming to place this within the more affordable range of most people. Read up on what the Redfly can...

Suzuki Goes Green With Kiddiemoto GSX-R

The Suzuki Kiddiemoto GSX-R is one green machine, as this two-wheeled vehicle emits zero emissions and is constructed completely from sustainable materials. It is painted up just like the real thing and won't break the bank with a £99...

Sfera Washing Machine Design

This is one of the most unique washing machine designs I have ever come across - the Sfera spherical washing machine. Being rotund in nature, it is small enough to be tucked away in some corner of a bathroom,...

Funai Targets HDTV/Blu-ray Combo

Ahh, convergence devices. We've seen that happen in cell phones and MP3 players as well as GPS systems, all turning into decent portable media players in their own right. What about the humble TV? Well, Funai is currently working...

Intempo Fusion iPod Dock

Another day, another iPod dock. Intempo joins the fray this time round with a mid-September release of its Fusion iPod dock. It comes in a rather funny form factor that moves away from the traditional rectangle design, specially sculptured...

Super Talent Pico D

The Pico D from Super Talent holds the title of being the smallest USB flash drive in the world with a swiveling case, cramming in a whopping 8GB of data into a 1.4" form factor. Each purchase will come...

Pacemaker With Kill Switch

And you thought that the iPhone 3G having a kill switch was bad - here we have news that pacemakers come with an integrated test mechanism which includes a bug that hackers can take advantage of to dire consequences....

Yamaha BD2900 Leaked

Yamaha's upcoming Blu-ray player, the BD2900 has leaked out despite it being slated for a November release. Guess it gets harder and harder to keep a secret these days, eh? Features of the BD2900 include :- 1080p/24fps-compatible HDMI 12-bit...

Remote-Controlled LED Solar Spotlight

The Remote-Controlled LED Solar Spotlight will not only spruce up your garden at night, it also helps you save money while doing it by harnessing the power of the sun during the day. The spotlight charges via the built-in...

Apple Could Work On A Wearable Display

You know those wearable displays that apparently simulate the feeling of watching a big screen TV from a few feet away despite it being a few centimeters away from your eyes? Well, word has it that Apple is on...

Visionsense Single Chip Stereo Endoscope

Visionsense has developed a brand new single chip stereo endoscope which makes provision for 3D visualization within the body. The human eyes provide the brain with two independent, slightly different images of an object. These are then processed into...

Alpine PND-K3 GPS Navigation System

The Alpine PND-K3 GPS system is finally available, where you will exchange $550 with the following specifications :- 4.3" touch screen display at 480 x 272 resolution Maps of US, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands 6 million POIs Text-to-speech...

Make Your Wii Portable

The Nintendo DS Lite is one portable gaming machine that's worth its salt due to the huge library of quality games (and an equally large amount of duds, to be honest, so tread carefully here), but don't you sometimes...

Touch Sight Camera For The Blind

This could possibly be the first camera in the world for the blind, known as the "Touch Sight". While you might think this is redundant, but the "Touch Sight" camera works as follows. “Touch Sight is a revolutionary digital...

Ultra Motor A2B Electric Bike

The Ultra Motor A2B Electric Bike is perfect fodder for folks who claim to like cycling, but is too lazy to move those pedals. This electric bike solves such problems, getting you from point A to point B in...

Nissan Brake-Resistance Device

Nissan seems to want to impose their car's will over the driver, first with the Eco Pedal that helps you save fuel if you aren't one who puts the pedal to the metal every time, and this time the...

Cybertek Wings

Halloween is still a couple of months' away, but it doesn't hurt to prepare yourself now. This pair of Cybertek Wings will definitely help you look the part of a cyber angel, as the wings themselves are constructed from...

Apple Moves 95 iPhone 3G Units Per Store Each Day

Simple mathematics and statistics have shown that each US retail store sells an average of 95 iPhone 3Gs, which according to one analyst, is a much higher figure compared to the 21 phones per day back in August 2007....

32-inch PDP Prices Unprofitable

If you want to know which plasma display size retails for a bargain, pick up the 32" models. After all, prices have dropped to unprofitable levels due to tough competition from LCD TVs. Well, 32" is rather small for...

Wii Does DVD Now

Amazingly until now, Nintendo has left out DVD playback on the Wii, much to the chagrin of Wii owners. Granted, this is a feature that would be nice to have although it isn't essential, and it is good to...

MechRC Robot Controlled Via Gamepad

The MechRC robot is fully-programmable, relying on input from a gamepad that ensures you have full control over all 17 precision servos found within. In addition, it will come with a 180-degrees of movement capability, making it look pretty...

Live video streaming from an iPhone

You might not be able to record video out of the box, but with Wik, you can now stream live video, that said if you don't have reception problems. Ok, enough of that. Look at the video and get more...

Sensacell lights up your steps, Roomba should follow

This pressure sensitive floor will surely attract the attention of those who walk on it (especially Michael Jackson fans), if it were a little smarter, one might get it to lit up just a little in front of you...

Vudu features $0.99 rentals, rentals extension

Vudu users have 24 hours to finish watching (or watch again) once they have started to play a movie. While it's OK most of the time, it can be annoying if something came up and you had to stop...

Take Anywhere Electrical Power Source

The Take Anywhere Electrical Power Source is interesting as it does away with the need for a travel adapter, featuring a rechargeable 10-amp battery that has more than enough juice to power a laptop for three hours, a cell...

Cyber Bullies Bill Passed

After a two-year debate, the State of California has passed Assembly Bill 86, placing real measures to go up against this new threat of cyber bullying. To get a better idea of what this bill is all about, here's...

USB-powered Batman Spotlight

Granted, turning this USB-powered Batman spotlight won't bring the Dark Knight over to your place, but it might attract negative attention from your boss for goofing around. Still, imagine how cool it is of having something like this in...

InFocus IN80 Projector

Since the whole world's heading towards the high definition era, InFocus does not want to be left behind, coming up with the IN80 high definition projector that is able to throw a full 1080p image up to 4 metres...

Lenovo P990 GPS Phone

Now you know that Lenovo doesn't only make great business-class computers, they are also in the handset business with the Lenovo P990 being the latest handset to be released in Asia. This is a GPS-enabled slider phone, and it...

Nokia Email Service Now Up and Running

Nokia's email service is finally available for the masses, albeit in an early release form via Nokia Beta Labs. This application aims to make portable email management a snap, supporting a wide range of the most popular email services...

Deep Home Computer Concept

The Deep Home Computer concept might sound rather, er, deep, but it is anything but that. The specifications isn't too far off from what you can find on most PC manufacturers' websites, but it is the external design that...

Blackberry 8350i has WIFI and GPS

Soon, Sprint customers won't have to choose between the WIFI and GPS function when they get a Blackberry Curve. The updated model named 8350i will feature both in the same package as the 83xx Series. I personally chose WIFI...

Rogers prepares for BlackBerry Bold launch

There's nothing like marketing materials to leak what you are about to do. Even if a company is very secretive, they have to print stuff or get big plastic phones ready for the stores. This one gives away the...

Dell Precision M4400 Workstation Laptop

Dell has released a new mobile workstation called Precision M4400. The presence of a QuadroFX card and support for up to 8GB of memory are hints that it could be efficiently used for heavy computer graphics (offline) rendering. Note...

Oregon Handheld Altimeter

Oregon Scientific has unveiled its own handheld altimeter that ought to be an essential if you're one who loves to camp out under the stars during the summer that seems to pass by all too quickly. This altimeter not...

NEC Offers New MultiSyncs

NEC has a couple more MultiSync monitors from its 15 Series that are meant for commercial-grade digital signage displays, and will be available in the form of the 32" MultiSync LCD3215 and the 42" MultiSync LCD4215. Shared features between...

Exposed Flip Clock

The Exposed Flip Clock rolls back the years with a real retro look. This clock is unique in that its mechanism is exposed for all to see. Notice how the plates rotate against a bent metal finger that releases...

Philips Swarovski Bluetooth Headset

I guess the Swarovski mania is far from over, as mroe and more gadgets these days come studded with such crystals just to bling things up. Philips is not exempt from this fever as well, as they have a...

Lumisonic Lets Deaf See Sound

A software known as Lumisonic allows the deaf to "see" sound waves by showing circles that radiate on a display. This software will roll out a real time representation of sound, and is especially meant to elicit a quick...

Nokia To Have AMOLED Handsets?

It would look as though Nokia will be introducing AMOLED displays in their future handsets as the Finnish cell phone manufacturer have already set the capability of AMOLED development as a condition for the selection of its panel suppliers....

Logitech V550 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse

If you use a notebook much more than a desktop, then chances are you'd prefer a mouse over the trackpad or trackpoint. Logitech has long been in the peripheral business, so news of the new V550 Nano cordless laser...

Kohjinsha W130 Netbook

Kohjinsha jumps straight into the netbook market with the W130 model that will be made available to Koreans. Features and specifications of the W130 include :- 8.9" LCD touch screen display at 1,280 x 768 resolution Brightness of 280cd/?...

Hotspot Device from Chrysler

Chrysler is said to offer a new car cellular/Wi-Fi hotspot from August 25th onwards, and will work with all 2009 Chrysler models as well as specific earlier year models, enabling these vehicles to let you surf the Internet no...

Philips USB Flash Drives

Who knew that the folks at Philips do have a sense of humor after all, with the Happy Laura and Naughty Raymond robots coming in the USB flash drive form factor. Of course, they come studded with Swarovski crystals...

Mouse Computer m-Book P650

Mouse Computer is offering a new notebook for the masses in the Far East - the m-Book P650. What you'll find in this notebook include :- 15.4” WSXGA+ display Choice of Core 2 Duo P8600/T9400/T9600 processors 2GB/4GB RAM 250GB...

Microsoft Surface at Sheraton

Microsoft's Surface technology can now be found at five Sheraton Hotel and Resort locations, throughout New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco. These specific locations hope that the multi-touch Surface is able to offer a different experience to...

Sennheiser MX W1 Wireless Headphones

While a good pair of headphones help keep the sounds of the world out from your ears while piping in your favorite tunes, most of them still come in a wired format that seem to have a life of...

August 12, 2008

Motorola RAZR VE20 Spy Shot

Curious folks who are wondering what the next version of the RAZR looks like can satisfy that desire by checking out the RAZR VE20. This will be a Sprint exclusive handset, and so far we do know it will...

Nintendo Dialga/Palkia DS Lite

Nintendo is doing it again - releasing yet another limited edition DS Lite system, but this time round they have the marketing muscle of the Pokémon to help them move even more units, never mind that you already own...

Freewheeler Speaker

The Freewheeler speaker is one innovative piece of consumer electronics, but it certainly doesn't do your bank account any justice with the insanely high price of $21,000. Yes, you heard me right. 21 grand for what looks like a...

littleBits For Circuit Boards

If you're a huge fan of Lego, then the littleBits is just the thing for you, assuming you share the same penchant when it comes to circuit boards as well. These small, pre-assembled circuit boards can be mixed and...

Muga MP3 Player Does Sega Games

Amazingly, this Muga MP3 player doesn't take the tried and tested route of emulated NES games as another branch of its capability, but will instead hold up to 20 Sega classics including Altered Beast, Super Columns and several Sonic...

Yahoo! Rolls Out Fire Eagle

Yahoo! has announced the availability of Fire Eagle - essentially "an open platform that helps users take their location to the Web while giving them the ability to easily control how and where their location data is shared." One...

Robopong For Some Fun

If you're a casual ping pong player who loves swatting around that bat on occasion, then the Robopong robot is just the thing for you. No longer do you need to pair up with someone of equal ability (or...

Open-Mesh Mini-Router

The Open-Mesh Mini-Router allows you to extend whatever Wi-Fi coverage you have in your home to perhaps an outhouse or a room in your huge home that is a wee bit too far away from the router to get...

PSP Chotto Shot Rumored To Overheat

Word has it that the PSP camera peripheral known as the Chotto Shot could overheat and spontaneously combust, possibly causing grievous harm and injury to the user (while melting all your save games in the Memory Stick as well)....

Polaroid Has New Camera In The Works

Polaroid has not closed shop yet, contrary to popular belief. Instead, the once iconic instant photograph company is reportedly working on a new camera that will feature an integrated Bluetooth-capable printer - the 21st century version of the instant...

VIUscan Portable 3D Scanner

Creaform's new VIUscan is a portable 3D scanner that is able to do the job with panache and in high resolution, to boot. This color laser scanner is said to achieve extremely realistic results courtesy of features like simultaneous...

MacGPS Pro Updated

MacGPS Pro has updated their software to enable GPS receivers to talk to Macs. Version 8 will come with a much more familiar user interface, including an iTunes-like main window, the ability to import ECW-formatted map files, and capability...

Braille Karaoke

Karaoke was always thought to be a way to pass time while singing your lungs out with friends, but how about the visually impaired who want to get in on the action as well? They can take the other...

Cigarette Box Handsfree Kit

Now this is one of the more ridiculous gadgets I've ever seen - the Cigarette Box Handsfree Kit. It plugs into your phone and you would look extremely silly talking to a faux cigarette box, no idea why that...

Samsung SGH-i688 Olympic Phone

In commemoration of the Olympics, Samsung has rolled out the SGH-i688 that is powered by Windows Mobile 6.0 and supports China's domestic 3G standard, TD-SCDMA (time-division synchronous code-division multiple access). What makes this handset so special is the ability...

12V In-Car Microwave

So you're already rather late to the office, and you know you can't start off the day with a cold breakfast, despite the fact that your office microwave has not been fixed due to budget constraints. Good thing the...

Neuros OSD Review

The Neuros OSD has been taken out for a spin by our friends at Trusted Reviews, and below is their verdict. The Neuros OSD has a lot of potential, but doesn't quite deliver enough to make it worth the...

Sun Table Juices Gadgets

The Sun Table is definitely one of the largest solar panels that I've seen which targets the average home user, as it features a built-in 64 Watt, unbreakable multicrystaline solar panel that powers a 12V output. That means you...

Sky Link AnyDATA ASP-505 Smartphone

Russians will be able to get their hands on the Sky Link AnyDATA ASP-505 smartphone soon, and it will come with the following impressive specifications. Samsung S3C2443 400MHz processor 2.8" touch screen display Wi-Fi connectivity EV-DO Rev. A support...

FCC Approves Nokia N96

The Nokia N96 has scraped past the FCC board, so you can expect to see this lovely handset succeed the Nokia N95 pretty soon. Just to recap, it does come with a delicious 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss...

Bell Offers Sanyo Katana Eclipse

I guess Sprint subscribers will be disappointed to know that the Sanyo Katana Eclipse won't be appearing on their network first, with Bell taking dibs on this. Canadians seem to be having it good these days, eh, what with...

Elite Raptor Screen

If you have more faith in a projector screen to convey the whole feeling of the movie instead of a HDTV, then the Elite Raptor Screen is right up your alley. When not in use, it remains hidden deep...

Greencore GC 10200 Solar A/C

It makes perfect sense for something as power hungry as an air conditioner to be powered by renewable energy - solar power, in this case. Greencore's GC 10200 will come in two different form factors - a mobile version...

Dell Latitude ON Technology

Fancy checking your e-mail on the laptop without having to boot up Windows? Well, that's now possible with the Dell Latitude ON technology which will be made available on the upcoming Latitude E4200 and E4300 models, enabling those to...

Computer-controlled Coffee Roaster

This computer-controlled Coffee Roaster is not the first of its kind, but it is definitely one of the most elaborate to date. At the heart of it lies a Fuji PXR4 that can be connected to a laptop or...

Maxian PMP heads for IFA

Maxian has a brand new portable media player (PMP) that is ready to be unveiled at IFA, featuring the following specifications :- 4.3" WVGA display at 800 x 480 resolution Supports Divx, Xvid, MPEG, WMV7/8/0, H.264, MKV, MP2, MP3,...

Fujitsu Siemens Zero-Watt Monitor

Fujitsu Siemens are proud to announce that they have developed the first zero-watt monitor in the world, targeting folks who not only want to help save the environment but cash at the same time. This patent-pending monitor utilizes zero-watt...

Who says that nerds can't work out?

These 10lbs dumbbells made of CDs are easy and cheap to build. However, I'm afraid that you are not going to look like the Terminator anytime soon......

Lenovo P960 with fingerprint reader

Atrua announced that Lenovo has selected their fingerprint reading solution for the Lenovo P960 phone. While this is Lenovo's first phone with a fingerprint reader, the idea is not really new. Japanese phones had them a while ago, even...

Alienware jumps on the 4870 X2 wagon

This has been in the works for weeks: Alienware has just announced that customers can now opt for the AMD 4870 X2 graphics card in Alienware's Area-51, Area-51 ALX and Aurora desktop PCs. If you missed it, AMD just claimed...

iPhone 3G Video: life versus advertising

Hopefully no iPhone customer will be surprised that, in the real world, the iPhone isn't nearly as fast as when it is shown on TV. Interestingly, the TV ad is all about how 3G is twice as fast (than 2.5G)...

Panasonic green low-power DECT phones? Not so fast

Panasonic is presenting the DECT 6.0 phone as a "green" phone because it is Energy Star compliant and supposedly consumes less power than similar devices. While I applaud the (very small) energy savings, I would like to ask: how...

Analyst blames iPhone chipset for poor 3G performance

Analyst Richard Windsor (Nomura Securities) blames chipmaker Infineon for the iPhone 3G reception and performance problems. First, we don't know for sure if Infineon is the chip supplier for the iPhone 3G, although rumors pointed to them before the...

Rumor: AMD to be split in two companies to contract chip manufacturing?

The word on the street is that AMD might be split into two companies : Asset Light and Asset Smart (what a branding faux-pas). One would develop chip designs while the other would take care of the manufacturing aspect....

In-car charger with USB ports

Many devices can be recharged with a USB port, but you still have to get an in-car adapter if it doesn't come with your favorite gadget. But how do you charge your phone if the 12V outlet is already...

Rumor: XPERIA X1 to launch on October 30 in the U.K?

Mobiletor claims that the anticipated Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will appear in the UK in October for the insane price of £599.99 ($1140). Obviously, the phone has a very interesting design, but it's hard to believe that Sony Ericsson would...

Apoll Tabletop Fireplace

Apoll has released a Tabletop Fireplace despite it being the summer at this point of time. Ah well, I guess there is no harm in being prepared, and this device from Apoll certainly takes the cake if you're too...

Nokia 6650 Hits UK

Nokia's 6650 clamshell handset has just arrived on UK shores under the banner of T-Mobile, and it does pack a fair amount of features to keep you connected at all times. 2 megapixel camera with LED flash Mobile TV...

Badaboom GPU Transcoding trial version is live

When we covered the GeForce GTX 280, we told you that the most interesting aspect (outside of graphics) for consumers was the high-performance computing ability that all GeForce cards have since the Series 8. Badaboom is a video transcoding...

Brando BTM-318 Bluetooth Headset

So your Bluetooth headset is able to let you hold conversations wirelessly and hands-free while you're behind the wheel, but how many of them are able to keep you entertained without being connected to a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone? Well,...

Kwiry Shortcuts: Select Movies in Netflix and Products in Amazon via Sms

Kwiry, the reminder application that turn SMS into online reminders, launches Shortcuts today, an extension of its offering. Kwiry users will be able to add movies to their Netflix queue and add products to their Amazon wish list and...

HTC Dream Pre-Sale in September

It seems that the rumored Android handset that is up for pre-order this September 17th is none other than the HTC Dream, and it will be available from T-Mobile at a special promotional pre-sale event. Current T-Mobile subscribers are...

Sony 32GB SxS Card Is Speedy

Sony has a brand new SxS Card that comes with 32GB of storage space, allowing you another option to store all your favorite digital memories. This SxS Pro memory card is able to transfer data at incredible speeds of...

iPhone DataCase Application

The DataCase application for the iPhone was just launched, helping turn your iPhone into an impromptu wireless storage device for just $6.99. A one way drop box can be added to a normal machine to drop files onto the...

Dell Latitude E4200 and E4300 ultra-portable laptops

Dell just announced a bunch of laptops, but these two are particularly interesting to us because we love ultra-portables (who doesn't?). The 12.1" Latitude E4200 weighs only 2.2 Lbs (thanks partly to its SSD drive), making it the lightest Latitude...

SLIMstage40 Speaker Console

If you're in the market for an all-in-one surround speaker, amplifier and processor console, then you can't really go wrong with the SLIMstage40 if the manufacturers have their way. This is one of the less dubious methods to introduce...

Nokia 3610 Clamshell Phone

Nokia has formally rolled out the 3610 clamshell handset that will target the entry-level crowd, featuring the following functions and specifications :- 1.3 megapixel camera Bluetooth connectivity Internal 2" 240 x 320 resolution display External 1.35" color display 30MB...

Samsung YA-SBR510 Wireless Speaker

Folks in Korea have it good as they seem to get most of the latest products first, and the Samsung YA-SBR510 5.1 wireless speaker is yet another one of them. Make sure you own a portable media player or...

Zivio Boom Bluetooth Headset

The Zivio Boom Bluetooth 2.1+EDR headset weighs a mere 13 grams, so unless your ear is really weak, it ought to be able to make you forget that it is there in the first place. What makes this Bluetooth...

Asterisk USB Hub

Just when you thought that you've seen virtually all USB hubs, along comes the Asterisk from designer Joel Escalona. Also known as the "Asterico Hub", this offers one male and four female USB connections, ensuring you won't run into...

USB Missile Launcher Auto Aims

The USB Missile Launcher has been hacked to look for infrared targets, releasing its deadly array of foam weaponry at the said targets. Too bad it isn't capable of doing the same to pesky colleagues as well as irritating...

DND Casa TV Mirrors

DND Casa, a design company from Korea has harnessed the power of Ad Notam mirror image technology to come up with a wide range of TV-equipped mirrors, offering virtually unlimited possibilities where TV viewing is concerned. I must say...

Intel Has New SSD Range

Intel looks set to unleash a whole new slew of SSD drives for the masses next week at IDF '08. The buzz concerning this release is due to the fact that Intel is ready to pounce on the title...

Dell E-Slim Series to Include a 10-inch version?

While we're waiting for the official announcement of the Dell E Series, we saw that rumors about a 10" version were circulating. Of course, the news originated from Taiwan. According to some sources, the 10 inch E Slim will...

In-Car USB Charger

Since many a gadget these days already come with the ability to be charged via USB, so it makes perfect sense for your vehicle to feature a USB charger just in case your portable console, PMP or cell phone...

Hello Kitty USB Flash Drive

Verbatim has teamed up with the most evil, attention-starved cat of all - Hello Kitty. She practically wants her cute mug plastered all over the place, and this time round, she comes in the form of a USB flash...

Canon Has Two New Pixma Printers

Canon introduced two new Pixma printers for the masses - the Pixma MP480 and Pixma MP190. They are both all-in-one printers, allowing you to perform the duties of a printer primarily, followed by that of a scanner and a...

Elpida 2.5Gbps DDR3 SDRAM

Elpida Memory is first off the blocks to release the 2.5Gbps 1-Gigabit DDR3 SDRAM in the world, featuring "an optimized design based on a copper interconnect process and new circuit technology" that results in superior speeds and an ultra-low...

CRT Clock Rolls Back The Years

The Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) clock that you see here was developed by David Forbes and looks outstanding if you want a definite attention grabber in your home. Forget about expensive chandeliers or fancy garden gnomes - this is...

Everun Note Netbook

Raon Digital's Everun Note netbook is potentially the first netbook in the world that is powered by the AMD Turion dual-core processor solution, arriving in Korea first. It weighs a featherlight 742 grams, although I don't think the 7"...

X-Files Limited Edition iPods

I don't know about you, but when a TV franchise is dead and buried, it ought to remain that way. Sure, retro feelings could result in a second wave of nostalgia and mania, but how often does that happen...

August 11, 2008

Fujifilm FinePix F60fd Launched

Fujifilm's FinePix F60fd will succeed the hugely popular FinePix F50fd, and as with any successor, you can expect better features without forking out considerably more. Let's taeke a quick glance at what the FinePix F60fd offers. 12 megapixel Super...

Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Announced

Fujifilm has yet another digital camera for the UK crowd with the FinePix S2000HD model. This 10 megapixel shooter comes with a stunning 15x optical zoom lens and HD movie recording and output, ready for you to capture your...

AMD 4850 X2 and 4870 X2 mutli-chip graphics cards launched. Looks good.

AMD has launched its second round of cards based on its efficient R700 architecture. As their names indicate, the 4850 X2 and 4870 X2 are multi-chip versions of the 4850 and 4870 boards. The memory and GPU clocks are...

Fujifilm Announces FinePix J Series

Fujifilm has unveiled its latest J Series of compact digital cameras to folks in the UK - and the merry bunch consists of the FinePix J100, J110W, J120 and J150W. The shared specification across all models are the 10...

Sprint To Reduce Data Rates

Sprint is currently hoping to push themselves into the top spot where wireless data providers in the US are concerned, and they'll do this without beating around the bush by offering reduced wireless modem data rates. This means the...

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Sanyo Katana Eclipse from Sprint

Sanyo's Katana line of cell phones aren't exactly revolutionary, although they do evoke a sense of having an edge over the other handsets by virtue of its name alone. Still, this doesn't mean that all Katana phones are mediocre,...

Gmail Down, World Moves On

Just to prove that nothing is indispensable in life, the world did not stop spinning on its axis even when Gmail experienced plenty of downtime since mid-afternoon (PST). Problems include users being unable to login, while others claim that...

Samsung U708 Pink

Valentine's DAy for those of us in the West might be a distant memory by now, but the event just occurred in Taiwan last week, resulting in Samsung moving along with the times to offer the U708 pink version....

Lenovo ThinkPad W700

Lenovo have been rolling out mass market notebooks for quite some time already, but this time they're really going to take a stab at the mobile workstation segment with the ThinkPad W700. This 17" monster is able to be...

Motorola Atila

Hmm, is Motorola on a warpath or something? They seem to offer smartphones that take after names of great conquerors of the past, making me wonder whether we will be looking at Motorola Caesar or even Motorola Bush (with...

H16A Smartphone

The H16A might look like any other high end slide-out smartphones in the market, and you can be excused for thinking that way. After all, the design isn't exactly inspired, and I don't think anyone has thought of a...

iPhone 3G Hits KDDI Net Subscription

Amazingly enough, the iPhone 3G is doing way better than expected in the highly competitive Japanese wireless market, seeing SoftBank's (the sole iPhone 3G carrier there) subscription growth hit unprecedented highs while biting off large chunks from KDDI's subscriber...

Free Wind Smart Ceiling Air Conditioner Concept

Free Wind is a concept of a smart ceiling-mounted air conditioner that comes with customizable air flows, ensuring you aren't the only one to freeze to death while the rest of your colleagues (who conveniently seat away from the...

Averatec Enters Netbook Game

Averatec will be making a splash in the netbook market with their own version, with a 10.2" model being the first in a (possibly) long line of netbooks down the road. As with other comparable netbooks, this will be...

H2O Audio AMPHIBX Armband

H2O Audio loves all things waterproof as they have a ready collection of peripherals for your portable media players and cell phones that keep them dry even when you're frolicking in the pool. The latest watersports armband would be...

Six-bay Battery Charger

Oncore Power has just announced its new 6-bay battery charger that targets both MacBook and iBook batteries, retailing for $395 a pop. This is meant to be used at educational institutions where MacBooks and iBooks are mighty common. It...

HP Expands DreamColor Technology Portfolio

HP has just introduced the new HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation with DreamColor Display that brings unprecedented color accuracy to professionals, along with the HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation, the HP EliteBook 8530p Notebook PC, and a customer calibration...

iPhone 2.0.1 Screws Up GPS

Someone on the MacRumors forum have posted that the GPS function failed to work once the iPhone 2.0.1 update was installed, rendering Google Maps, well, useless. The tower triangulation has also experienced a massive fail in this manner, leaving...

H19A PDA Smartphone

Mention high performance quad-band smartphones and chances are you might think of the Nokia E71 or iPAQ 910c, but why not take a paradigm shift and have a look at what other manufacturers have to offer. The H19A PDA...

Small progress towards invisibility

Scientists are still far from achieving invisibility or even a predator-like cloaking, but researchers from Berkeley led by Prof. Xiang Zhang have created a material that has some light-bending properties. In theory, this could lead to a cloaking material...

Blockbuster Download Service is in Beta

Blockbuster is rolling out its download (rental and purchase) service and here's what you should know about it: You need an account No monthly subscription Files will play on Windows Server 2003/XP/Vista (Media Player 10), Media Center, Xbox 360 and...

Liquid Image: new underwater digital camera mask

This cool camera mask launched by Liquid image allows you to take picture underwater while diving or snorkeling. It is waterproof to 5 meters and has a 3 mega pixels camera, a LCD screen 16MB of internal memory, a...

Rumor: Nikon D90 to cost $1299

That's coming from someone who claims to be a Circuit City employee. The price seems to be in the ballpark, so this is somewhat credible, but as we say, it's just a rumor. (seen on Nikon Rumors) While checking...

Getting a Mac for school? Don't forget the free iPod Touch

Apple runs a back-to-school promotion until September 15 that involves an "up-to" $299 rebate for those who purchase a MacBook computer and an iPod. Obviously, if you aren't very good at sending rebate information, you should think twice about...

Apple confirms iPhone's application kill switch

The rumors about an application blacklisting mechanism were true: Apple has confirmed what everybody knew, but most importantly, they explained why: this is to protect iPhone users from "malicious" (or unwanted?) software. It's not surprising that Apple wants to...

Buy Gadgets Via Vending Machines

Vending machines are great for convenience, though the question remains whether you will buy an expensive gadget off a vending machine. This is what Best Buy seems to be banking on, as they’re planning to install gadget vending machines in airports across the country, and provide travelers electronic devices such as phones, digital cameras, power adapters and other things.

MP3 Player That Smells

Want an MP3 player that does more than just play boring music? How about an MP3 player that gives out a (nice) smell? Though these MP3 players only sport 256MB of storage (which is measly by today’s standards), they’re able to give off a scent such as chocolate, rose, lemon, strawberry and some others.

VIA Quits Motherboard Chipset Business

VIA has thrown in the towel where motherboards are concerned, which is not so surprising considering that they have close to non-existant market share (1%?). VIA will still continue to develop low-power chipsets for integrated motherboards that are powered...

Enzym SG-350 GPS System

Folks in the US have yet another option when it comes to GPS navigation options - the Enzym SG-350. While this won't digest this morning's breakfast, it does help you get to the office on time. Features include :-...

Aiptek PocketDV AHD 300

Aiptek targets the budget-conscious crowd with the new Aiptek PocketDV AHD 300 HD camcorder that carries the following features :- Advanced HD PocketDV with 1080p high definition resolution (1,440 x 1,080, 16:9) Shoots up to 8 megapixel still images...

USB Beer Barrel Speaker

While this beer barrel isn’t capable for holding your precious beer, it can serve as a portable speaker for your phone or notebook etc via a standard audio connector.

Sun Fold Bike Concept

Fold-up bikes aren't new, and they're definitely convenient if you do plenty of commuting with a bike while hopping onto a train or bus in between, but the Sun Fold Bike takes things one step further by featuring a...

EmoGlove Evaluates Software Quality

At first glance, I thought the EmoGlove had something to do with whiny programmers, but I was wrong. This peripheral supposedly helps companies evaluate the quality of their software applications as it tracks virtually all movements of the mouse...

QIO Systems Offer Interactive Fashion

QIO Systems will be rolling out new solutions that target fashion brands and manufacturers, including a special fabric keypad that boasts the ability to control a host of devices such as iPods, Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and wearable radios among...

Dell Latitude E6400 ATG

Dell has a notebook for those rough-and-tumble types - the Latitude E6400 ATG which was originally leaked out much earlier this year. We do know that it will be powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processors, is able to...

Indilinx Barefoot SSD A Speed Demon

It would seem that SSDs have to potential to go even faster, with Indilinx currently taking the lead of fastest SSD in the market (where read speed is concerned, of course) by hitting 230Mb/s while supporting capacities of up...

Fuel Cell Powers Flash

Canon is currently undertaking the task to power not only its digital cameras with fuel cell technology, but lenses and hotshoe flashes as well. Excerpts of the patent description is as follows :- The present invention relates to an...

AT&T HTC Touch Pro

AT&T isn't offering just one hot touch screen phone, but it has another model up its sleeves - the HTC Touch Pro. I'll be the first to admit that this won't even come near the iPhone (both generations) in...

PhotoFast CR-9000 Stores Everything

Nearly everything anyways, as long as you are able to stick within the current maximum capacity of 192GB thanks to stuffing half a dozen 32GB SDHC memory cards inside. The PhotoFast CR-9000 measures 9.5mm tall and comes with a...

Elmo Live Pre-Order Available

Before you know it, the holiday season will be upon all of us once again, and this time round Elmo's making a comeback in the form of Elmo Live. He is already available for pre-order, retailing for $59.88 and...

Freecom Mobile DVD RW Recorder LS Pro

Freecom's Mobile DVD RW Recorder LS Pro goes along with the slim form factor that everybody is chasing after these days, ranging from cell phones to notebooks and portable media players. This device has the dimensions to make the...

Suzukaze Kuchofuku Seat Cushion

Blogging might sound easy to certain quarters, but it is no joke to stay tethered to your desk all day (and night) long as you scour the Net for the most interesting stories to serve up our readers. This...

Hitachi BD10HA Camcorder

Hitachi has just updated its Blu-ray camcorder line by including the BD10HA, and this will be the North American version of the Japanese model. It will be 20% smaller compared to its predecessor, but punches above its weight by...

Datamancer Rolls Out The Archbishop

The Archbishop PC case mod is definitely something way more unique that what we've seen so far, made out of stained glass to complete the religious theme. This is a PC/LCD/Keyboard/"Mouse" combo built using some of the more attractive...

HP Elitebook Quad Cores Introduced

HP is first off the blocks among all the other computer manufacturers to release the true Intel mobile quad-core processor on the 17" EliteBook 8730w, and the only confirmed information concerning this laptop would be support for up to...

Quicktime Encoding/Decoding Hardware Rumor

Word has it that Apple will be throwing in a Quicktime encoding/decoding chip into their future products, somewhat like how MPEG2 decoders were integrated to deal with DVD playback. It seems that this rumored addition will handle MPEG4 only....

Features of BlackBerry Javelin

We've caught a glimpse of the BlackBerry Javelin in the past and there was much speculation about the specifications, but now we have more details on the exact features to be shared with all and sundry. 512 MHz processor...

Miniature LED Garden Light

Talk about sprucing up your garden with miniature lights that resemble flowers, thanks to the magic of fiber optics and LEDs. You will need a found box to function as a base if there is no way for you...

PS3 Crammed Into Laptop Format

PS3HaX modder "Pirate" rolled up his sleeves to produce this PS3 Laptop that features a LED-lit display that allows you to get your portable high definition gaming fix - tethered to a power cord, of course. Don't forget just...

HTC Dream Sneak Peek

What you see here could be the elusive HTC Dream, the first Android-powered handset in the world that comes with a slide out QWERTY keyboard to complement the generous touch screen display. The Android interface in the video does...

August 10, 2008

Asus My Cinema-PS3-100/PTS/FM/AV/RC TV Card

Asus doesn't just make PDA phones and netbooks, they're also knee deep in the TV card business with the Asus My Cinema-PS3-100/PTS/FM/AV/RC being the latest release. The Taiwanese company claims that this piece of hardware is able to deliver...

Windows XP ULPC Licenses Offered

Microsoft has started to offer Windows XP ULPC licenses despite the fact that this operating system is in the process of being retired by the big M. The requirements to qualify are pretty stringent - it will need a...

Griffin iTrip Universal

The iTrip Universal is the latest release from Griffin Technology's line of FM transmitters, and it won't work exclusively with the iPod only but was specially designed to function with majority of the other portable audio players out there....

InChairTV Display Goggles

Going to the dentist can be quite a harrowing experience, so why not distract yourself from all the pain with Foris' plan to use display goggles during dental procedures? Sounds like a brilliant idea - you not only get...

iPhone 3G Case All Blinged Out

It makes me wonder just who will be nutty enough to bling up their phones and MP3 players if the technology is going to get outdated within a few months (or years). It makes more sense to have a...

Teddy MP3 Player

Not only does this teddy provide you with some comfort during your down times, it also helps uplift your mood thanks to the integrated MP3 player. Of course, this one comes in a plush form factor, allowing you to...

Lego PC Case

Here's a PC case for all you Lego lovers - it is made completely out of black Lego bricks. Initially planned on the PC through a simple CAD program, Luke Andersen subsequently purchased 1,238 pieces of Lego for $140...

SensoGlove For Golf Nuts

If you love golf, then the SensoGlove ought to be right up your alley. Hailing from Senso Solutions of Germany, the SensoGlove is used to provide digital feedback concerning your grip, eventually teaching you to achieve and maintain a...

Stretchy Material Conducts Electricity

The boffins at the University of Tokyo have managed to develop a new kind of rubbery, stretchy material that boasts the latent ability to conduct electricity. When the material is attached to a grid of small transistors, it is...

Silverlit RC Ducati

Silverlit's RC Ducati is different from other remote controlled toys as this one comes with a rider on the motorcycle who has enough flexible joints to lean from side-to-side whenever you attack a corner. Of course, it goes fast...

T-Mobile Wants App Store Too

T-Mobile has cast envious looks at Apple's App Store, and is hoping to come up with something similar in the neear future. Apparently, industry sources have revealed that T-Mobile is working on a platform for developers to make their...

Digital Edge Gaming Table

The Gaming Table from Digital Edge is truly a beast of home furniture, featuring multiple tiers for you to place your deadly gaming apparatus such as a high resolution cordless laser mouse, a leather-clad steering wheel and a high-end...

Plane Lands Thanks To SMS

A quick-thinking air traffic controller managed to guide five people to land safely at Cork, courtesy of SMS. Despite a radio communications blackout on board, the pilot managed to use his cell phone to establish contact with the air...

Olympic-themed USB Flash Drive

It goes without saying, with Lenovo being one of the main sponsors of the Olympics, have decided to recoup some of their investment in the $300 million plus opening ceremony by unveiling a range of USB flash drives for...

PSP Gets Touchscreen Mod

You know how Nintendo DS users diss PSP owners as their console does not have the interactivity of a touchscreen? Well, with necessity being the mother of all invention, it was only a matter of time before somebody took...

Third Beta of iPhone 2.1 Upgrade Out

Apple might have rolled out its third beta of the iPhone 2.1 upgrade, and has been pretty quiet about it as usual. This news comes shortly after word that the recently released 2.0.1 firmware has been successfully cracked, enabling...

iPhone nano Design Discovered?

The folks at Macnn could possibly have stumbled upon the rumored iPhone nano's design, and here's their take on it. Yet the UK rumor may still have some legs when you consider that a prominent Apple iPod and iPhone...

Onkyo CR-D2 Audio System

Onkyo has just released a new audio system known as the CR-D@ that comes with a built-in digital amplifier, and ought to be out on the 7th anniversary of 9/11 in Japan. This caters to your ageing CD collection...

August 8, 2008

DEMOFall 08: completion of the selection process

For those who read us regularly, you already know that we cover DEMO, the emerging technology conference. This time, we are a media partner so we got a special price for our readers who are interested to attend this...

LaCie Air Vents Speakers

LaCie does its level best to introduce both form and functionality into its creations, and the latest pair of portable USB speakers are known as Air Vents. Taking the minimalist route, this two-piece speakers will look pretty much like...

Contact Lenses Believe In Quick Action

This is one pair of smart contact lenses - it is capable to performing a quick check on your eyes to make sure that everything's working in tip top condition, and is smart enough to dispense medication automatically as...

iBUYPOWER Video PC Line

iBUYPOWER has just launched its new line of Video PCs that target the growing amateur videographer market which has strong drivers such as YouTube to keep the community abuzz with new material daily. Known as the Video Bot, this...

Dell Could Announce Netbooks Next Week

Dell will be holding a press event sometime next week, and this is the platform that could see new products being announced, including the much talked-about Inspiron Mini. Instead of letting you scour all over the Internet and find...

Fujitsu LifeBook U820 Specifications

The Fujitsu LifeBook U820, also known as the U2010 in Asia Pacific, now has its specifications ready for all and sundry to look at. In addition to the Intel Centrino Atom 1.6GHz processor, this UMPC will also come with...

Nikon D90 Image Leak?

Here's a possible image of the Nikon D90 that has no shortage of rumors. Do you think this is a Photoshopped image, or is it the real deal? My instinct says that this is fake, since it does not...

Sony Ericsson TM506 on T-Mobile

Sony Ericsson's latest HSDPA handset is now available via T-Mobile, offering some pretty mid-range specifications for the masses. 2.0 megapixel camera Tri-band 850/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA 1700/2100 Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP connectivity microSD memory card slot Video recording capability...

Freedom Stick Overcomes Firewalls

For the record, the Freedom Stick wasn't named in protest to France, but instead is a special USB dongle that comes with pre-loaded software that are able to secure the communications of just about any computer it is connected...

Homemade PSP Phone

You know the saying - if you want something done, you've gotta do it yourself. The same rings true for this person who has long waited for a PSP Phone but to his disappointment, rumors of this wonder device...

Pink Curve and Pearl Join Verizon

Verizon Wireless is offering a couple of BlackBerries that will come in pink - the Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130. This adds to the silver color that was the only choice before, and I'm betting my bottom dollar that...

ECS G10IL Is Curvy

The ECS G10IL netbook comes with less curves than a Formula 1 track, but it has more than enough to keep everyone happy with its appearance. It will be powered by an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM and...

Proton AC Unit Concept

Michael Laut has dreamt up of this conceptual AC unit that not only works quietly to help keep you asleep like a baby at night, it is also environmentally friendly just like its color. This wall-mounted device will induce...

BenQ LCD Monitors Help Save Power

BenQ has a couple of High Definition LCD monitors for the masses - the E900HD and G900HD that aim to make the world a greener place. Both models will come with 16:9 widescreen format display and a special 2-lamp...

Encore Rockin Music Lamp

It goes without saying that the best way to get a message across is using multimedia, where both audio and video combine to make an explosive message. Enter the Encore Rockin Music Lamp courtesy of ASC Lighting and Design....

August 7, 2008

Quadpad E84 Tablet PC

Quaduro Systems has a new tablet PC that comes with a sunlight-readable display, allowing you to work no matter where you are this summer. Features of the Quadpad E84 consist of :- 8.4" touch screen display at 800 x...

Infinite Storage Capacity for iPhones

Both models of the iPhone come with 16GB of storage space at best, but we have come to hoard plenty of media files that will easily outstrip what is on offer in due time. Apple hopes to change that...

Imation Atom Flash Drive

Imation's Atom flash drive clearly attempts to live up to its name of miniscule proportions, measuring a mere 32mm x 12mm x 4.8mm. Being this small doesn't mean performance and functionality is sacrificed, as it features integrated password protection...

HotInazma Pocket

The HotInazma Pocket is one device that aims to help you save some money that would have been spent on gas, as it touts to offer improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions. Amazingly, it also prides itself in improving...

Breathalyzer Microphone

Now here's one microphone that can tell whether you've had way too much to drink or not. The breathalyzer microphone is a system for the inconscpicuous collection of blood-alcohol content level data sets. In other words, you can measure...

Meazura MEZ1500 Rugged Handheld PC

Aceeca International from New Zealand has a brand new rugged handheld computer known as the Meazura MEZ1500. It will feature a seven-button keypad with a similar design to its predecessor, the MEZ1000. Features include :- Marvell PXA270 processor 64MB...

Curved Sensor in Eye-Shaped Camera

Now here's a first - an eye-shaped camera that comes with a curved sensor thanks to two researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois. They have ditched the idea of placing light-sensitive components on a brittle surface, where each individual...

Asus Eee PC 900A

OK, I officially give up on the Asus Eee PC. There seems to be so many variants lying around, that you would need a whole wiki to find out the intricate difference between all of them. There is a...

Bend Mobile Concept

Designer Any Kurovets certainly has a different take on life, conjuring his Bend Mobile concept. This device looks really large compared to the slim mantra that we're experiencing with current gadgets, but who are we to judge? After all,...

Samsung S7330 GT Series

Samsung has added another Soul-like handset to its collection - the Samsung S7330. This time round, the handset appears to target the budget conscious, and people who aren't too well versed with the latest phones might actually mistake this...

Wind-up Remote Control

Don't you just hate it whenever your remote control runs out of juice? Well, with the Wind-up Remote Control, that frustrating moment never needs to happen ever again. All you need to do is wind the dial a full...

Nymph Lamp

No idea why this lamp that looks more like a caterpillar is called the nymph, as it does not come with a lovely, voluptuous body but will turn everybody off with it's array of legs and raised profile. Surely...

FCC Passes Nokia N85

The FCC has just given its nod of approval to the upcoming Nokia N85, which means we ought to be able to see it hit retail stores sometime in the near future. The N85 is strangely enough, the successor...

Motorola Sparrow Concept

Motorola could certainly do with a concept device such as this - the Motorola Sparrow. This handheld device was specially designed to offer retail stores with a mobile Point-of-Sale gizmo by decentralizing from the check out point, helping customers...

Spice X-1 Gaming Phone

Spice Mobiles Limited of India has just rolled out its Spice X-1 gaming phone, featuring the following specifications :- 2.4" display Memory card slot (up to 2GB) Pre-loaded games Gaming controller peripheral 2 megapixel camera Yamaha-amplified 3D surround sound...

Inventec Helps HP in Netbook Launch

HP will be rolling out a bunch of 10.1" and 10.2" netbooks sometime in October, and they have enlisted the help of Inventec to help out with the orders until Q1 2009 at the very least, according to word...

Canon Introduces New Vixia HD Camcorders

Canon is riding on the High Definition camcorder market for the long haul, having just introduced its new range of Vixia HD camcorders in the US. These new models will be the first batch from Canon to record AVCHD...

Rocket Iron Man

Iron Man is more than capable of hitting the skies at supersonic speeds, but that's just in the movies. Other than having an overactive imagination being pre-requisite to owning a Marvel Comics character toy, it would help if the...

Hana Portable Entertainment TV Device

This is one of the stranger looking portable media players (PMPs), known as the Hana Portable Entertainment TV. What makes this different from other PMPs would be its ability to offer karaoke support, letting you sing your heart out...

Etymotic Hf2 Earphones

Etymotic is currently offering their hf2 handsfree headset, which provides sound quality like their ER-4P earphones, with the added microphone.

Asustek Launches Eee Storage

The Eee moniker has clearly been watered down to so many branches, things get even more confusing for the consumer. This time round, Asustek has announced Eee Storage - a 20GB Internet hard drive service for folks who don't...

Envision Solar LifePort Concept

I believe that we have yet to fully tap the power of solar energy with today's technology, and I presume that Envision Solar feels the same as well. This company has come up with the LifePort concept, which aims...

Osim Nioi Alarm Clock

Fancy an alarm clock that doesn't wake you up with pesky noises, but the gentle scent of your favorite smell in the morning (or whatever time you need to roll out of bed assuming you work the graveyard shift)?...

Nokia 5310 Blinged Up

I seriously wonder whether there is no handset that is sacred enough not to get the Swarovski bling treatment, with the Nokia 5310 Xpress Music phone being the latest in a long line of bejeweled handsets. It will be...

Qtv Software Plays Video Content on PS2

BroadQ LLC has released a new software application known as Qtv, allowing the humble PS2 to play video content on the Internet. The Qtv software was developed with very strong inspiration from its predecessor known as QCast for the...

Verilux Desktop Light Therapy Box

If you happen to be a frequent traveler who crosses time zones more often than you change your underwear, chances are jet lag is your best friend. The Verilux Desktop Light Therapy Box could play a part in helping...

Dell Turning Green

To see Dell taking positive steps to reach Carbon Neutral status before the year is over is definitely encouraging, and the fruit of their labor resulted in them hitting the target five months ahead of schedule. Dell isn't going...

Nissan Develops New Sensors For Cars

Nissan has just previewed a new sensor technology that will go one step further than the usual beeps and noises. These sensors that will be placed in the driver’s blind spots will (try to) deter users from doing something dangerous via methods such as using a “break-resistance” device which will cause the breaks to vibrate slightly to warn the user.

Monster Segway To Crush Them All

Modifications of existing items never cease to impress people, and this latest Segway mod turns the humble Segway into a monstrous 6-wheel version. Though to be honest, there wouldn’t be much practical reason to have such a wide Segway, since the Segway was designed for lightweight travel.

Bedol Water Powered Clock

Everybody seems to be going green these days, be it computer motherboards, or general consumer products. This time Bedol has come up with a Water-Powered Clock, which is obviously powered by water.

Barbecue Computer

While it probably isn’t a technological breakthrough, it sure is interesting. It seems this user has converted his barbecue set into a computer casing. At a quick glance, it might even look like the barbecue is still running with red hot coals inside, but in reality it’s actually the fans that are used to keep the computer cool, rather than toast it.

HTC Offers ROM Updates For All

Good news to all owners of HTC handsets! As of today, ROM updates won't be made available exclusively to e-Club members, so you can just visit the support section of any unlocked HTC Windows Mobile smartphone and UMPCs to...

Mozilla Labs Invites Contributions for Aurora Concept

Mozilla's concept browser known as Aurora, is welcoming industry insiders and anyone with a penchant for programming to contribute new ideas in order to make Aurora blow people's minds out of the water when it is finally released. Virtually...

Maplin Cashes In On Netbook Craze

The world is obviously enamored with the presence of netbooks, and Maplin is quick to the draw by unveiling its own version - the Minibook Ultra-Portable Laptop (sounds like a tautology, I know). If you're curious to know what...

Dictionary Spy Camera

Most bookworms should be pretty sneaky thinkers if they've been reading up on the right books. With the Dictionary Spy Camera, you will be able to keep an eye on your pad even when you're not around, since it...

Tag Heuer Night Vision Flasses

Tag Heuer is synonymous with its range of high quality fashion items, but this time round their pair of eyeglasses have a practical aspect to it - it allows the wearer to see much better at night. Perfect for...

Sharp E-Series LCD TVs

Sharp has a new range of LCD TVs for the masses, this time courtesy of the E-Series. The models won't come in eye-popping large sizes though, targeting cramped and petite rooms that more and more people have to deal...

3.5-inch HDD Enclosure with LCD Display

Brando already has a pretty sizeable collection of HDD enclosures for you to purchase, but there is no harm in offering yet another choice. This time round we have the 3.5" HDD enclosure with an LCD display, allowing you...

Nikon Refreshes Coolpix Line with New Models

Nikon has further expanded its Coolpix line of compact digital cameras by releasing a plethora of models for the masses. They're all pretty much on par when it comes to specifications with a mid-range compact digicam, so I guess...

Gears of War Xbox 360 Case Mod

Is this one of the more brilliant Xbox 360 case mods you have ever laid your eyes upon? Made out of pewter finish, this homemade project has managed to keep all of the Xbox 360's ventilation channels open to...

Air-purifying Concrete

The next time you take a look at a pile of bricks, try to see things a little differently. That's what people at Twente University did, and this led them to create a new air-purifying concrete that could result...

FreedomScope Does It Wirelessly

Stethoscopes have long been wired contraptions used by doctors and physicians to know just how fast your heart is beating, but all that is about to change with the introduction of the FreedomScope. This device works just like a...

Sony has new Cybershots

Sony expanded its Cybershot line by introducing the DSC-T700 and DSC-T77 models, so don't expect any DSLR class cameras in this post but welcome highly capable point-and-shoot devices instead. The former shares all the specifications of the DSC-T77 and...

Sony Ericsson T700 Unveiled

Sony Ericsson has yet another candybar handset to entice you - the T700 that brings together a timeless design in an elegant profile. It is the spiritual successor of the hugely successful T610 model, but won't espouse the virtues...

Asus S101 To Cost $899

The cat is out of the bag, and the high end Asus S101 netbook will retail for $899 no thanks to the 64GB SSD that lies deep within its slim belly. Asus has also released additional information regarding the...

Nikon Coolpix P6000

Nikon's got a brand new Coolpix model - the P6000, and this one breaks new barriers by featuring GPS navigation built right into the camera itself. The Coolpix P6000 also prides itself in being the first consumer camera with...

Night Coaster

Most of us have a bedside table where we place essential items such as glasses and cell phones, and even medicine. Of course, answering your cell phone when it rings at night is pretty easy since the display lights...

RAmos iMovie Portable Media Player

The RAmos iMovie which retails for approximately $219 after conversion will surely give you plenty of bang for your buck - after all, it is equipped with 32GB of internal memory (!) in addition to the following :- 4.3"...

Marshal MAL-0325S/SA External Hard Drive

Marshal has a new external 2.5" SATA hard drive - the MAL-0325S/SA. It doesn't boast anything out of the ordinary, but basically it gets things done, coming in sizes ranging from 160GB to 250GB and 320GB. Other than that,...

USB Drill Core Drive

Talk about a really wacky USB flash drive design - this one comes in the form of a drill core, with the drive's casing being made up of hard rubber. I suppose this means there is a certain degree...

GTA: Chinatown Wars Info Leaked

The Nintendo DS Lite does not need any introduction, and the portable console has sold phenomenally well since its launch regardless of whether there is a huge title being released for it or not. With Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown...

Palm To Stop E-mail Support?

Somebody from the TreoCentral forums purportedly received an e-mail from Palm, stating the following. We would like to advise you that on August 15, 2008, Palm would end E-mail support. After this date, Palm will no longer provide any...

Bye Bye Standby

Leaving your home appliances on standby mode is not advisable, as they still draw power despite being shut down. This amount does add up over the years, so why not do your part by getting Bye Bye Standby? The...

iTunes Is No. 1 Music Retailer in US

It comes as no surprise that Apple's iTunes retains its top spot as the music retailer of choice in the US, at least for the first half of this year. Positions are determined via CD purchases and a-la-carte digital...

Solar Laptop Charger

Laptops aren't well known for their superior battery life, which is why it is always better to get a higher capacity battery if you're a frequent traveler, although that might add to the weight. Also, it isn't everywhere that...

August 6, 2008

New Cinema Displays A Possibility

Word has it that Apple might be prepping new Cinema Displays to debut at next year's Macworld conference in January. These same rumors also reveal that the new range of Cinema Displays won't rely on cold cathode fluorescent backlights...

ATP 8GB EarthDrive

The ATP 8GB EarthDrive it touted to be the first earth-friendly USB flash drive in the world, but I am rather skeptical of the whole green idea - I'll get back to my beef later after describing the ATP...

Asus Vit W1 Wireless Laser Mouse

The Asus Vit W1 wireless laser mouse is definitely not something you'll be able to find at your local computer store anytime soon, since it comes with an embedded pulse rate sensor right under the plastic shell, sending your...

Most Expensive Gaming Rig Ever

What you see above is truly a gaming setup that boggles the mind, making it possibly the most expensive gaming rig ever, and for quite some time down the road to boot. The entire display consists of twenty-seven 67"...

Tritton SEE2 Xtreme USB Video Card

USB video cards aren't exactly hot commodities in the market, but that doesn't mean there is no room for them. Tritton has released its latest creation, the SEE2 Xtreme that is capable of powering up to half a dozen...

TomTom Rider 2

While the majority of GPS navigation systems cater to car owners, TomTom has not forgotten about the oft-marginalized biker group. This time round, we have the second generation TomTom Rider 2 that comes with the following specifications :- 3.5”...

Udea Discovery 250 Dictionary

Don't you just love the Korean and Japanese electronic dictionaries that seem to pack in more than just a dozen dictionaries in a single device? The Udea Discovery 250 is one of those, featuring a touch screen display that...

Vizio VMM Monitor

Now here's a LCD monitor that will appeal to many people, as it packs in a fair share of features in addition to looking good. The Vizio VMM boasts 26" of viewable real estate, and comes with the following...

Memorex iPod Clock Radios

Memorex has a heart for the budget conscious by rolling out a couple of affordable models - the iWakeUp and Mi4019. The former features dual alarms so that you don't mix up your weekdays and weekends, a sound enhancer...

MSI Wind Love Edition

The world could make do with a whole lot more love, and MSI caters to this need albeit in a very different manner by releasing the MSI Wind Love Edition. This new limited edition run is meant to support...

Iomega ScreenPlay TV Link

Iomega's new ScreenPlay TV Link device makes it a snap to access multimedia content on just about any HDTV or home theater system. It will come with the following features :- HDMI connectivity Component and composite outputs Compatible with...

Lenovo IdeaPad S9 Details

We've taken a look at the IdeaPad S10 on Monday, so here's more information on its smaller sibling, the 8.9" IdeaPad S9. This netbook will be launched in the China market from next month onwards, although don't expect full...

Buffalo DSM-SL20U2 External DVD Super-Multi Drive

Buffalo's latest external DVD Super-Multi Drive, the DSM-SL20U2 not only allows you to enjoy your handsome collection of DVDs which you have amassed over the years, it also boasts the option to upscale DVD content to 1080p. Of course,...

Lenovo Unleashes More ThinkPads

Lenovo has released more ThinkPad notebooks from the T, R and W lines, and all these new machines will be based on Intel's Centrino 2 "Montevina" mobile platform. The Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (14.1"), T500 (15.4?), R400 (14.1?), and R500...

T-Qualizer Cap

Here's a cap that will cater to music buffs who love seeing an equalizer display all the various visual overtures of their favorite tracks. Dubbed the T-Qualizer cap, this headgear will feature an equalizer that pulsates according to surrounding...

Tereshibai Electronic Fairy Tales

Reading a story book to your little ones right before they nod off is a time where both parent and child bond, but what happens when you're too busy chasing the almighty dollar and come home pooped, with very...

Stysen i-Knock Message Notifier

If you’re worried that you miss an instant message sent to you over MSN Messenger or Skype, it might be a good idea to check out the Stysen i-Knock. It will notify you when you’ve received a message, e-mail or if someone logs in. Customization is also possible in the form of mp3 sounds, which you can assign to different contacts.

Siemens Envisions Green Phones

Siemens have long dropped out of the race for being a serious contender in the cell phone market, but that doesn't mean the company is going to stay out of the game forever. At least we know that they...

Logitech diNovo Edge for Mac Users

Logitech has not forgotten about Mac users as the Swiss peripheral company has just released its diNovo Edge for Macs, although this comes nearly a couple of years after the PC version of the diNovo Edge was unveiled. It...

Hair Dryer Headset, What?

While there have been many innovations in terms of gadgets over the past few years (or months), we can’t escape the fact that some gadgets are downright weird. This blue hair dryer headset was probably designed for people who were embarrassed to look like they were talking to themselves when they were using a standard Bluetooth hands free kit.

Asustek Ultimate Eee PCs

Asustek will have two Eee PCs under the Ultimate section, and these will be known as the S101 and S91. These high end devices will feature high quality parts (hmm, does that mean the other lower end Eee PCs...

Seiko Epson 3D Display

Seiko Epson has worked on a 3D display that is touted to display high resolution 3D images to the naked eye without the help of special glasses, making the possibility of a portable holographic deck very real. It will...

HP Wants Touchscreen Notebook

HP has plans to roll out a notebook with touchscreen capability within the next 18 months that will further improve upon the current tx series, aiming for a more natural interface that does not require on a stylus to...

We Now Have USB Frying Pans

It’s really amazing what man can achieve with the humble USB port. This time, somebody with probably a little too much time on his hands has created a USB cooking pan that can fry eggs. Though this certainly won’t be used in restaurants anytime soon as a “green initiative”, it’s still cool to know that we can fry eggs in the office.

Auto Hot Dog Grill Roller For The Lazy

This nifty hot dog roller will automatically roll the hot dogs for you, without you having to worry about getting one side burnt, though if you do manage to get it burnt, they’ll probably all be (evenly) burnt anyways.

USB Cap Lock Aims To Protect

Worried about people accessing your private files on your thumb drive, but don’t trust software locks? How about a nice traditional looking combination lock? Thanko has another one of their funky gadgets, and this one has a three digit combination to lock any USB thumb drive.

August 5, 2008

Google Search Appliance Updated

Google will be rolling out an updated version of its hardware appliance that helps companies and government organizations search through office documents, Google-style. The latest iteration of the Google Search Appliance is able to store up to 10 million...

SunShower Loves It Outdoors

Since summer is in full swing at the moment, how about spending most of your time outside under the bright sun? That's what the SunShower loves to do as well, as this unique piece of home equipment is able...

HP Ultralight Business Notebooks

HP enters the ultralight business notebook market by introducing the 12.1" 2230s series that tips the scales at just 4.07 pounds. While that isn't the lightest notebook in the market, it does pack a pretty formidable feature set including...

NES Converted Into DVD Player

There are just so many ways to recycle your dusty old NES console, and one of them would be to convert it into a DVD player. All you need to do is remove the innards of the NES console...

Philips Xenium X600 Has Superior Battery Life

Talk about a cell phone that is capable of lasting the distance - the Philips Xenium X600 will be able to be used for days on end before running out of juice, touting a 2 month stand-by time and...

Skullcandy Pipe iPod/iPhone Dock

Here's a dock for all you iPod/iPhone owners - it takes on a rather bland pipe look with speakers on both ends, and from certain angles it looks as though it was dug up from an ancient grave instead....

$12 Computer Coming

The always brilliant folks at MIT are currently working on a $12 computer that will be definitely be in demand by the developing world. It won't use any powerful Intel chips, relying instead on an old, decrepit Apple II...

Nikon D90 Rumors Abound

Word has it that Nikon's D80 successor will be the logically named D90, and among the improvements include :- Live View Built-in microphone HDMI and GPS connectors 12 megapixels Video recording capability New lens 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR Of...

Flying Kite Harnesses Wind Power

Scientists at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have found a new way to generate electricity for the masses without adding a single step of carbon footprint to the earth simply by tethering a 10 square meter kite...

LightSpeed Design 3D Projectors

Lightspeed Design has collaborated with InFocus to develop a couple of new projectors which are able to display 3D images by using only a single lens. Both of these projectors are known as the DepthQ-WXGA and DepthQ-XGA, and among...

RAmos Mumu Goes Pink

RAmos' latest Mumu portable media player (PMP) is now available in bright pink color, and takes on Apple's naming convention by calling it the iPearl. There is no word on the specifications on an official basis, but hopefully it...

Sharp Expands SB Series of LCD HDTVs

Sharp has increased its SB series of LCD HDTVs to the mass market with three new models that come in 42", 46" and 52" screen sizes. These are also known by the model numbers of LC-52SB55U, LC-46SB54U and LC-42SB45U....

Epson P-6000 and P-7000 Multimedia Viewers

The new Epson P-6000 and P-7000 multimedia storage viewers work great if you tend to take plenty of photos wherever you go. The 4" LCD display is bigger than most digital camera displays, allowing you to view your shots...

500GB Disc From Pioneer

Pioneer engineers seem to love breaking barriers as they unveil a 500GB optical disc, throwing in an additional 100GB compared to the earlier 16-layer optical disc. This time round, you will get 25 layers crammed inside, and it can...

Woonbox Multipurpose Room

With more and more people growing up in cramped spaces across overpopulated cities in the world, it makes sense for a room to have more than one function. Enter the Woonbox - a house built for temporary stay, offering...

DIY Batman Tumbler Replica

Somebody crown Bob Dullam with the award for the most creative Batman fanboy - our man has actually constructed a fully working Batman Tumbler from scratch, using nothing more than pictures and extra features from the DVD to flesh...

Colorware Spruces Up iPhone 3G

It was only a matter of time before the folk at Colorware perform their magic on the iPhone 3G. Instead of black and white color options, you can now fork out another $150 to Colorware in order to get...

Apple Has Half Dozen More Patents

Apple has six newly granted patents that cover various subject matters such as speech synthesis, MacBook and iPod lanyard designs, a new iPhone stand/dock, backlighting for notebooks and compensation circuitry. Of course, not all patents will translate to an...

Nissan Mori Electric Scooter

The Nissan Mori electric scooter that you see here looks way too kiddy-like to be used by adults, so I suspect that sales will be pretty limited if it ever rolls off a production line. What makes the Nissan...

Camball: super small dvr camera

With the shape and size of a ping-pong ball, this tiny DVR camera can record 320x240 or 640x480 resolution video in MPEG-4 on a tiny SD card, and it can store up to 8 GB of data. Sadly, this...

Viruses Hide Behind Facebook/MySpace Identity

Social networking fans, beware! There is a virus going around that parades around as messages from your 'friends' from your MySpace or Facebook accounts, but in reality is an extremely destructive virus. Known as Win32.Koobecaf.a, it sends malicious content...

Freecom MediaPlayer XS is Versatile

If you think all your USB flash drive can do is to transport precious data everywhere you go, think again. The Freecom MediaPlayer XS enables you to play audio and video from a USB flash drive, redirecting such media...

Delta Air Lines To Offer Wi-Fi Service

Delta Air Lines is said to offer its wireless broadband Internet service on domestic flights from next month onwards if all goes well, making it the first U.S. airline to commit its entire fleet to such technology. This is...

Kingston DataTraveler Mini Slim

Kingston hails its new stylish and small DataTraveler Mini Slim flash drives to the market, and I suspect that a good percentage of its owners will eventually lose them no thanks to the extremely diminutive size that makes them...

Samsung InnoV8 Under Scrutiny

High end smartphones like the Nokia N95 and N96 will have to be on their toes from now on as Samsung attempts to break into this market with their latest release, the InnoV8 - also known as the i8510...

MySpace Users Get Free Wi-Fi Access

The Cloud will be offering MySpace.com users free access to more than 7,000 Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the country. Each time users hook up to one of The Cloud's Wi-Fi hotspots via their mobile device of choice, MySpace branding and...

Asus Eee PC 901 Reviewed

The Asus Eee PC 901 has just been taken out for a spin by the good people at Brighthand, and here's their final take on this little netbook that could. The new Eee PC 901 is an impressive update...

iPhone 3G Solar Charging Case

With the iPhone 3G packing in even more functions than its predecessor, it makes perfect sense for the battery to drain much faster too. Not to mention the plethora of fun apps from the App Store to keep your...

Mashable US Summer Tour: Ubergizmo readers get a 100% discount

For those who do not know, Mashable is a cool Social networking News Blog and they are currently touring 7 cities in the US, throwing cool parties with 500 to 900 attendees. I went to the San Francisco one...

Karlsson Vibrating Alarm Clock

Now I know that this Karlsson vibrating alarm clock might get sniggers and strange look from certain people, as they think you'd rather be aroused each morning instead of being rudely awakened by a deafening ring. Still, if you're...

Chain Lamp Folds Up When Not In Use

Talk about a lamp that saves space when you're not using it - this is exactly what the Chain Lamp from Nemo Italianaluce does. Designed by Iliara Marelli, this designer lamp is constructed from case aluminum and is lit...

BRAVIA Theatre RHT-G500 TV Stand

Sony's repertoire doesn't just stop at great looking LCD TVs and audio systems – they also cater to the home cinema crowd with the Sony BRAVIA Theatre RHT-G500 being the latest of such devices, targeted for use with HDTVs...

ZVUE Loves Elvis

Elvis Presley is not really gone, as he is consistently one of the top earning dead celebrities in the world despite passing away in the last century. ZVUE has not forgotten about The King, and will be selling an...

Lisco USB Snake Concept

Since many devices these days are powered and recharged via USB, it makes perfect sense to have a USB cable nearby with you at all times. Unfortunately, not everyone carries a pouch or bag that has accommodates cables properly,...

Motorola Alexander Spy Shot

The Motorola Alexander's spy shot comes in all its blur glory, making it all the more authentic. Think about it - you're a Motorola employee who is also a fan of BGR, and want to claim your 15 minutes...

Samsung i7110 Spotted

Samsung has yet another model in the i-Series, with the i7110 being the latest candybar handset to appear under the spotlight. I must say it looks like an offspring between a standard Sony Ericsson candybar and a Nokia N82....

Dark Knight Xbox 360 at Taiwan

You know, I was kinda rooting for The Dark Knight to sink the Titanic when it came to box office receipts, but sadly it looks as though Batman with all his gadgets and gizmos won't be able to do...

Panasonic 8x LF-PB371JD Blu-ray Burner

Panasonic heats up the Blu-ray burner market with the new SATA LF-PB371JD that writes data at an unprecedented 8x speed, and you will need to wait until September 13th (good thing that is not a Friday or it will...

Micron Hails Fast and Cheap SSDs

Somehow the term fast and cheap doesn't seem to gel well together when it comes to Solid State Drives (SSDs), but somehow or rather Micron aims to marry the two adjectives with their new C200 line of multi-level cell...

OSD LED-backlit Touch Panel

OSD Displays has just developed a new 3.5" transmissive QVGA TFT LCD display that feature LED backlight and a built-in resistive touch screen. It would be interesting to see which hardware manufacturers will adopt this panel for their devices...

JVC Aleno XA-M40 Digital Audio Player

JVC has a new digital audio player that won't topple the mighty Apple iPod anytime soon, but it will add another option to the overcrowded MP3 player market for the masses to choose from. Known as the XA-M40/20/10 (to...

Goodmans GHDAB101 Pocket DAB Radio

Goodmans has released what it touts to be the smallest pocket DAB radio in the world - the GHDAB101. This device is definitely a tiny wonder, fitting into just about any crevice with its 69.5mm x 44mm x 21.4mm...

Softbank Cuts iPhone 3G Rates in Japan

The Japanese have it good - Softbank has decided to reduce the monthly fees for the iPhone 3G so that they will be able to expand the current customer base, picking up new people who are more conscious of...

Hitachi Wooo UT Series HDTV

Hitachi aims to woo (pardon the pun) Japan HDTV market with its latest Wooo UT Series that will be revealed to all and sundry when September 26th rolls around. This new range will feature a thickness of just 3.3cm...

Motorola VE240 Appears Unannounced

Strange to see Motorola's VE240 candybar handset make an appearance on the company's site despite not being accompanied by a formal announcement. That means we have to play the guessing game where specifications and hardware configuration is concerned. I'm...

August 4, 2008

Sonos has new ZonePlayers

Sonos released a couple of ZonePlayers for the masses - the ZP90 and ZP120. The latter has gone to the fat house, experiencing an intense session that saw its size shrink to 57% of the original. As for the...

Fujitsu Lifebook U2010 known as U820

Folks living in the US will be pleased to know that the Fujitsu Lifebook U2010 will be heading our way - although there is a slight change in the name. Apparently the FCC has released information stating that this...

Electronic Tongue Developed

The tongue is one of the most essential muscles in our body, as it helps us communicate and lets us know whether your mother-in-law's cooking is up to par with food you grew up with at home. Scientists have...

Electracity City Car Concept

Piers Prendergast of London has come up with the Electracity car concept which offers a generous trunk space - something most small car designs miss out on. The extending rear section of its chassis is able to fold out...

Samsung SCH-W460 Gets FCC Approval

The FCC has just given their nod of approval for the Samsung SCH-W460, and this clamshell handset is the equivalent of the boy next door whom your mom loves - always on the safe side and dependable, although there...

MSI has New Gaming Laptops

MSI jumps straight into the gaming platform with its new Intel Centrino 2-based notebooks known as the GX720 and GX620. Both models are nearly the same when it comes to specifications, where the latter has a smaller 15" display...

MSI Wind U100 Gets Russian Rebrand

Folks living in Russia will be able to get their hands on the MSI Wind U100 netbook - save for the fact that it will be known as the Roverbook Neo U100 that comes with a 10" display. This...

Maple Phone Concept Design

Talk about being a wooden conversationalist! The Maple Phone design from Koreans Hyun Jin Yoon and Eun Hak Lee is something totally different - where the keypad is covered in a thin wooden film, lighting up when you need...

Apple Releases 2.0.1 Firmware

iPhone and iPod touch users, take note! Apple has just released the 2.0.1 firmware update for both devices. This update stands at a whopping 242MB in size, making it surprisingly big. Well, as long as most of the bugs...

HTC Android Handset On Track

HTC's plans to launch its Android-based handsets before the year is over has not been derailed, according to HTC's Chief Financial Officer, Hui-ming Cheng. He claims that this batch of phones will ship to clients sometime in Q4 this...

Biopod Concept

Jonathan Fenton has come up with the Biopod design that is a futuristic looking, airtight kitchen top storage container which can be used to store organic waste. It relies on the idea of vacuum ionization to slow down the...

HP Introduces 550 Notebook

HP has discreetly rolled out its 550 notebook that targets professionals without breaking the bank. It will feature the following specifications :- Intel Celeron/Core 2 Duo processor options Up to 4GB RAM 250GB hard drive Windows Vista If you're...

Nissan Eco Pedal

No, the Nissan Eco Pedal is not made out of environmentally friendly materials, but instead helps motorists to save gas (while helping you build up your calf muscles). How does it do this? Well, the technology involved will make...

Possible MacBook Leak

What you see on the right are images afrom a Taiwanese site that shows off what is possibly Apple's new MacBook. Assuming this is the real thing, it will come with a metal laptop lid which pretty much fits...

Ikea Entering Mobile Market

Ikea, famous for their range of affordably stylish furniture (and meatballs), are now expanding their business by turning into mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) - reselling wireless services. The first Ikea to kick off its MVNO status would be...

Pixel CO2 Omnifit

The Pixel CO2 Omnifit device has just been approved by the FDA, which means we ought to be able to find these skin resurfacing devices in medical stores and pharmacies pretty soon. Here's an excerpt on what the Pixel...

Reigncom Volcano T7 MP3 Player

Fancy a no-frills MP3 player that comes with a display unlike the iPod Shuffle? Well, Reigncom has the Volcano T7 for the Korean masses (I'm sure you can find a way to import one of these babies if you...

NEC NP41 and NP61 Projectors

NEC has done it yet again, releasing two more DLP projectors in the forms of the NP41 and NP61. They're both perfect for frequent travelers, tipping the scales at a mere 3.5 pounds without sacrificing on functionality such as...

Alcatel OTE 227 Butterfly

Alcatel's latest clamshell cell phone to be launched is the OTE 227 Butterfly that will be available on Orange on an exclusive basis. This pay-as-you-go package would mean the handset itself retails for a mere £9.99 - talk about...

LG 74LG90 LED TV

LG and Samsung have a pretty heated rivalry when it comes to phones and flat panel displays, and the war continues in the latest saga with LG hitting back after Samsung released a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio HDTV. This time...

OQO G900 Centro Clone

iPhone clones are as common as the iPhone itself, but to clone one of the better selling Palm devices? That's the case with the OQO G900 that is heavily inspired by the Palm Centro, although it takes a different...

Solar-powered PowerPlus Toucan

There is one major drawback when it comes to portable electronics - you don't have access to a power outlet all the time wherever you go, and sometimes, you will need adapters to cater for different areas of the...

Kindle Rival Rumor

Word has been floating around that Deutsche Telekom is contemplating on an Amazon Kindle rival, with a test run being planned in Berlin this fall with a few dozen prototypes being put through the paces. No idea on how...

Swarovski Blings Up iRiver Mickey Mouse Player

Guess there is no escape from the clutches of Swarovski - even the iRiver Mickey Mouse MP3 player is now available in crystal studded models. Spread across seven different colors and four patterns, these MP3 players will come in...

CM8T15U Automated Tilt Mount

With the advent of flat panel displays, many homes have resorted to wall mounts for the optimal viewing position. Unfortunately, that means you will need to adjust your position in the living room whenever you want to catch a...

Lenovo to release an UMPC called IdeaPad U8

Lenovo is set to announce the IdeaPad U8, an ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) that features a 4.8” display, 3G connectivity, a “trackball”, a GPS and will be powered by an Atom processor (not surprisingly). Sources say that it is likely...

Suzukaze Air-conditioned Cushion

Sitting down on the same chair for hours on end certainly does not bode well for your rear end, especially for those working in hot and humid conditions without the benefit of air-condition. Enter the Suzukaze air-conditioned cushion -...

Boynq Iris Webcam

The Boynq Iris webcam does more than just transmit your image or a live video feed to another person on your IM list, but it also features a 1-piece USB speaker and eight LED lights that make it perfect...

Bullet-resistant Bra for German Police

Females in the German police force are grateful for the supply of bullet proof vests that have helped prevent deaths and serious injuries during the line of duty, but such vests don't do favors for the female body as...

GA-KO Alarm Clock

Metal Gear Solid fans will definitely clamor for the GA-KO Alarm Clock from Konami - the egg timer whose claim to fame is inside the recently released Metal Gear Solid 4 game on the PS3. While it could still...

PC Crammed Into Toaster

This is one hot computer for a simple reason - it has been crammed inside the case of a toaster. Yes, an ordinary toaster that belongs in the dining room or kitchen instead of the living room. Unfortunately, once...

AT&T Offers Samsung SGH-A237

Samsung brings yet another budget handset to the American market via AT&T with the SGH-A237. This clamshell phone will cater to those looking for something that won't break the bank, is functional, and yet doesn't require rocket science to...

Opticon Unveils New Smartphones

Opticon Mobility Group has just rolled out a couple of new smartphones - the H16 and the H19. The former will be powered by Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, while the latter runs on an earlier version, with both slated...

56 Megapixel Monster Camera

If jumping into the megapixel race is your cup of tea, then do check out Leaf’s latest AFi 10 digital camera, which is capable of a whooping 56 megapixels! The camera comes with a 56mm by 36mm sensor, and the cool thing is that thanks to its Verto technology, the sensor can be rotated from landscape and portrait and back. Due to the high megapixel count, file sizes will range from 114MB to 171MB (better get a bigger memory card to go with it).

Rumor: Apple adding a H.264 chip from NTT to take over 1080p movie distribution? Unlikely

We a whole month of crazy rumors before Apple unveils new product, so here’s the rumor of the day: Robert Cringely from PBS thinks that Apple will add a chip from NTT that does 1080p H.264 decode and encode...

Bath Safeguard Prevents Burns

Taking a bath in a bathtub can be pretty relaxing for most of us, but it is quite tricky to get the right temperature. Instead of scalding yourself silly in the process, Kai Chen has designed the Bath Safeguard...

Samsung Soul Olympic Edition Phone

You can't put a good phone down, and the Samsung Soul is available in a special Olympic edition to commemorate the summer 2008 Olympics that will kick off in four days' time. This special edition will share all the...

Lenovo Ideapad S10

Lenovo's got a new Ideapad in town - the S10. Without much further ado, here are the nitty gritty on this new ultra portable notebook that will definitely appeal to frequent long distance travelers. Windows XP operating system 2.4...

Touch Sight For The Visually Impaired

Touch Sight is an interesting camera, mainly because it’s designed for visually impaired people. Since a conventional camera won’t do the trick, as a still picture isn’t good enough, the Touch Sight records sounds and displays imagery via 3D...

Zeemote JS1 Controller Spotted

Sony Ericsson has decided to bundle the Zeemote JS1 mobile joystick with each purchase of the new W760 cell phone - at least in the Netherlands. Folks living outside of that country won't be able to take advantage of...

Memorex Essential TravelDrive

Memorex has a new line of portable hard drives for the masses - the Essential TravelDrive that can be powered via USB, doing away with the need to lug around yet another charger which could end up to be...

Samsung Armani Pavv Launched

Samsung teams up with luxury label Armani yet again, but this time they won't be releasing a new cell phone. Instead, the Samsung Armani Pavv is a HDTV that was specially designed by Giorgio Armani himself, coming in 46"...

Popcorn Hour A-110 Released

Popcorn Hour has rolled out its new A-110 network media hub that features the following :- Supports HDMI 1.3a output Support for both 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives Optical SPDIF for audio output USB port connectivity BitTorrent client-capable Supports...

Sony Ericsson C902 in new Bond Flick

Mention James Bond and you know that this super spy will have a veritable array of gadgets to help him out of sticky situations, and the latest device to feature in 007's upcoming film, The Quantum of Solace, will...

Veuve Clicquot Icebox

There is nothing like an ice cold bottle of bubbly to help enhance the celebratory mood around you, and the Veuve Clicquot icebox is definitely a winner in this aspect. It is able to keep it's contents cool without...

Philips LivingColors Now Miniaturized

Most things that are miniaturized often look cooler and cuter, so the same can be said for these Philips LivingColor lamps that have undergone the shrinking process. Hopefully these new models will be more successful than its larger predecessor....

Tascam GT-R1 Recorder

Tascam's latest guitar/bass recorder, the GT-R1, will be available in Japan this August 26th, enabling guitar fiends to make a recording of their parts to be played back on the computer or iPod at a later period. It comes...

More 8x Blu-ray Burners Coming

Buffalo and I-O Data Device of Japan will be rolling out new 8x Blu-ray burners in due time, with the former offering an internal BR-816FBS and an external BR-816SU2 model, while the latter will have the BRD-SP8 on offer...

ImmobiTag Protects Your Bicycle

ImmobiTag is something that people who own a bicycle might want to take note of. If you’re worried about your previous bicycle being stolen, the ImmobiTag is a device that can be attached to your bike, via a one-time installation method, and features a unique ID number that users will register on the Immobilise website.

Time Cube Doesn't Turn Back Time

It seems like people just can’t stop trying to create new clock designs, most of which are designed to tell the user the time in the hardest possible way (because it’s probably cooler to not be able to tell the time). This latest Time Cube from Convenient Gadgets sure looks pretty, and was probably inspired by the Transformers movie.

More LiMo Handsets On The Way

There is a new range of LiMo handsets coming your way courtesy of Motorola, NEC and Panasonic Mobile. Those which will be commercially shipped today include the following :- MOTOZINE ZN5 from Motorola FOMA N906i, FOMA N906iµ, FOMA N906iL...

Hard Drive Platter Clock

Ian Matthew has put his genius to work by coming up with a hard drive platter clock, where a set of flashing colored LEDs will show through as it spins to tell the time. Powered by a PIC18F252 controller,...

Asus Eee Box Sold Out in Taiwan

Just like the Asus Eee PC when it was first released, the first batch of the Eee Box in Taiwan has sold out since the July 30th launch date. That's pretty amazing - 1,000 units gone in approximately 5...

Apple iThink Concept

iThink, therefore iAm? That gets old fast no thanks to Apple's i-Everything naming convention. Designer Paul Micarelli have come up with a concept that will definitely take ages before current technology is able to catch up with it -...

August 3, 2008

Rear View TV Mirrors

I don't know about you, but rear view TV mirrors sound like an extremely bad idea to me. After all, we can't have drivers concentrating on the latest episode of House while they're heading down the freeway at breakneck...

Larrabee could be a dream console processor

Intel is continues with its PR “heartbeat”, revealing a few more details about its upcoming graphics processor codenamed Larrabee. First of all, we now know that Larrabee uses X86 cores based on the original Pentium design (because it was...

High Dexx USB Flash Drive

The High Dexx USB flash drive is truly unique, as it features a trio of highlighters and a single flash drive in the dock, although all of them look alike. Perfect for those who want to spruce up their...

Steerable Blimp With LEGO RCX

Check out this father-son project that resulted in a steerable blimp by using LEGO RCX. Using an RCX, 3 Motors, the Infrared Remote, Large trash bags, and lots of helium, my son and I created a steerable blimp. Two...

BlackBerry Curve Sunset Now Available

Forget about sneak peeks - the BlackBerry Curve in Sunset color is now available from T-Mobile for $149.99 with a two-year agreement. No word on the operating system of choice at the moment, but chances are it will be...

PlanOn PrintStik Portable Printer

Most business people will find that there are times where they just need a printer, but somehow or rather there isn't one in the vicinity. Enter the PrintStik portable Bluetooth printer from PlanOn - this device is able to...

Qualcomm hits 20Mbps Mark

Qualcomm has just announced that they managed to touch the magical 20Mbps mark in their latest round of HSPA+ trials, so let's bring out the champagne and celebrate! This is all possible thanks to the MDM8200 hardware that is...

6-Cell Battery Option for Wind

MSI has made available its 6-cell battery option for the Wind up for pre-order, so folks who want a little bit more juice whenever they go traveling can always check out this option. Unfortunately, you will have to pay...

CSL DS1000 iPhone Clone

Well well, what have we here? I was trolling through a local hypermarket in Malaysia and chanced upon this convenient excuse of an iPhone. Known as the CSL DS1000, it isn't even featured on the company's website, but from...

Video of Lenovo Netbook

YouTube user LinuxJB could have inadvertently uploaded a video of the rumored Lenovo netbook. According to LinuxJB, this video was shot at a electronics holiday preview show in New York a few weeks back. This is, in all probability,...

Smart Scale Recognizes Fruit

When you mentioned Smart Scale, little did you know that this tiny wonder is capable of knowing what kind of fruit is being weighed. Now that requires some really serious brain power for a dumb home appliance, where all...

New Xbox 360 with $199 Price?

Could it be true? Will the Xbox 360 see a sub-$200 price tag when September 7 rolls around? At least, that's what the display shows after someone performed a SKU inquiry. It seems that the $199 price tag will...

ELT MB-530 Air Quality Monitor

For folks living high up in the mountains where the air is thin but fresh, there is no need for the ELT MB-530. As for the rest of us who reside in smog-filled cities, then this device would be...

Asus Eee PC 1000 Loads in 30 Seconds

Check out the video of this Asus Eee PC 1000 that loads in just half a minute. This is where the phenomenal speeds and advantage of a SSD over a hard drive comes in, since the Eee PC 1000...

Belkin TuneCast Auto

Belkin's TuneCast Auto device is compatible with both the iPod and iPhone as well as the new iPhone 3G, so if you happen to pick up Cupertino's latest rendition of a cell phone, then rest assured that the TuneCase...

Gateway P-7811FX To Ship

Folks who have marked the Gateway P-7811FX as their next laptop purchase will be pleased to know that this gaming machine will begin to ship from the 14th of this month onwards, retailing for $1,449. It will feature the...

Sharp AN-PR1500H Home Cinema Rack

Hopefully the Sharp AN-PR1500H Home Cinema Rack won't end up wrecking your marriage as you spend much more time with this beauty than with your other half. The Sharp AN-PR1500H prides itself in being the first home cinema rack...

iPhone nano This Christmas?

The rumor mills are working overtime again, and this time round we have word of a cheaper and smaller iPhone nano which will be available for Christmas. According to the Daily Mail, this new handset will cost up to...

Spykee Debuts Next Month

I am quite certain that Spykee is beginning to take the route of Duke Nukem Forever, but good thing Meccano is true to their word and have not abandoned the Spykee project despite being previewed at CES 2007 (yes,...

Blu-ray To Outsell DVDs

Not this year, nor the next, nor even 2010. In fact, Blu-ray will only outsell DVDs when 2011 comes around, but who are we to say that sometime between now and then, there won't be another High Definition format...

Husky, Shiba and Doberman Breeds Now Available

For folks who dislike the floppy-eared USB Humping Dogs of yore, why not settle for newer breeds? We have the hardworking Husky, Shiba Ken and Doberman breeds now available for purchase to make the old office cubicle a little...

Simpson Motorcycle Helmet Mouse

I'm not too sure what kind of grip you'd use with the miniature Simpson motorcycle helmet mouse, but if you're a big fan of racing and want something different from what Logitech and Microsoft are offering for the electronic...

Portable SNES FTW!

We've seen our fair share of portable NES consoles in the past, but this one goes one up on all the others as it packs in 16-bit gaming power - which means it is a portable SNES for folks...

RabMixer Looks Cool

Hand mixers aren't exactly the most exciting home appliances to have at home, and the RabMixer you see here takes the cake when it comes to outrageous design. Designer Ming Tong has taken the furry bunny route, making bake...

Special Edition Toshiba Satellite

Don't you just love how consumer electronics manufacturers come up with all sorts of ways to entice you to part with your hard earned (but fast depreciating) dollar? Toshiba is the latest in line to be guilty of this,...

August 1, 2008

New screenshots of Rage from ID software

We have received the first screenshots of Rage, the upcoming game + game engine from ID Software. It was announced back in 2007 at QuakeCon and videos have been popping in and out, but we wanted to share these...

Who will own the cloud is irrelevant

I spotted an article with a catchy title: it’s 2018: who owns the cloud? Where the author asks this interesting question and develops the idea that “providing cloud consumers with a spectacular user experience” is critical and that Apple...

Sakku Solar Bags Have A Tale

Everybody loves solar products, as they know it helps the environment and can charge their little gadgets while on the move. This time Sakku is taking it a tiny bit further, and also paying attention to the materials that go into their solar bags. The bags use old sails for the material of the bag, and as added bonus, each bag comes with its own story as they’re individually stamped with the name of the lake or sea in which the boat was located when they took the sail off it.

Nippon Signal Boasts Compact Projector

Nippon Signal recently exhibited an SVGA (800 x 600) compact color projector that is about the size of a cigarette case, which is much smaller than the previous one they exhibited at a previous exhibition. Not only did they manage to shrink the projector, they’ve also improved on the quality of the images that it displays.

Wireless Health Monitoring System

Wireless technology is here to stay, and it isn't all just bad. A&D Medical will ride on the wireless trend and offer a trio of new devices such as a blood pressure monitor, a body weight scale, and an...

Njoy Balance Board

Guess Nintendo doesn't have a monopoly any more when it comes to the Wii Balance Board, thanks to the efforts of accessory manufacturer Njoy and their own take, resulting in the Njoy Balance Board. This peripheral will be released...

Intel Classmate 3 in the Pipeline

Intel is already working on a Classmate 3 laptop which ought to see more details released sometime next month, bringing hope to the impoverished masses that the Classmate 2's weaknesses would have been weeded out by then. Hopefully the...

A Merged and Tortured Controller

That's what I would call this abomination - the illegitimate love child of an Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 Dual Shock controller. Guaranteed to cause confusion among video game buffs the first time they lay their eyes upon it,...

Giant LED Clock Shelf

Shelves are handy things to have in any home, as they offer additional storage space for you to keep your junk - er, memorabilia. Enter the giant LED clock shelf that not only houses your collection of books and...

Helios Solar-Powered BBQ Grill

Things get even hotter with the Helios BBQ Grill, for one reason - it is solar powered. The idea isn't new, but at least it presents the concept in a much more professional manner. The Helios Grill, in essence,...

PQI M722 Memory Card Reader

Do you happen to migrate all of your data to the microSD format? Well, most older memory card readers won't support microSD/SDHC cards natively but require you to have an adapter instead, but PQI aims to ease that hassle...

Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Leaked

Fujifilm's FinePix S2000HD has just been leaked, and the successor to the S1000fd is pretty beefed up that's for sure. One of the main updates would be the lens upgrade that sees the 12X lens ousted by a 15X...

Extremely Compact Color Projector

If you think that your company's color projector is small, think again. Nippon Signal Co Ltd. recently paraded a SVGA (800 x 600 pixels) compact color projector which measures roughly the size of a standard cigarette box. Despite the...

MSI EX310 Notebook has Dolby Sound

How many notebooks do you know come equipped with Dolby Surround Sound? Well, the MSI EX310 is one of them, and MSI has positioned this notebook to target the movie-watching crowd thanks to the second generation Dolby Surround Sound...

Lenovo Netbook Details

Here's more skinny on the upcoming Lenovo netbook - it will be available in a couple of models, bearing 8.9" and 10" displays. Apart from the difference in screen size, both of them will be Intel Atom-powered, featuring LED...

BeeB Media Chair

Isn't this one of the more unique chairs you have come across in your life? Known as the @-space Media Chair from BeeB, it will definitely warrant a place in any decent living room, bringing a 19" LCD display...

High School Musical LCD TV

Fans of High School Musical will definitely be looking forward to the third movie, but they can go the extra mile of declaring their love for the franchise by picking up this 15" Disney-themed High School Musical LCD TV...

Rumor: NVIDIA to abandon chipset business? The company denies.

Digitimes suggests that NVIDIA is likely to abandon its chipset business, because there’s a lack of support from motherboard partners (Foxconn, Gigabyte and DFI are allegedly on the list), especially for the 790i chipset: As the story is told,...

Shimano Launches Electronic Shifting

In a world where everything that is analog is slowly being converted to digital, Japanese parts manufacturer, Shimano, are launching their electronic shifting system for high-end road bikes. The system, which will be called Di2 will be reaching stores in January 2009, and will look to replace the traditional levels that pull the cables on bicycles with solid-state switches and rubber-coated wires.

Duracell PowerSource Mini

Duracell’s latest portable power pack, the PowerSource Mini looks set to be a traveler’s best friend. This portable power pack is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. It’s also designed to charge USB-powered devices that use mini USB.

Toyota Winglet Moves You

At least by the time the early 2010s roll around. Forget about the Segway and other forms of personal transport devices - the Toyota Winglet looks just-too-cool that I wouldn't mind dropping a few grand for it. After all,...

 
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