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 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...

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 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 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...

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...

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'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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....

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...

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'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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)?...

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...

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...

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...

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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'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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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”...

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...

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 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...

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'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...

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'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 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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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 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 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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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 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' 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 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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 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....

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 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...

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 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 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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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'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...

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 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...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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 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'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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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).

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...

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...

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'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 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...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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'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...

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 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.

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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'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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...