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...
August 15, 2008
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 - 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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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 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...
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
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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....
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...
"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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
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...
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 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.
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 .
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.
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...
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...
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'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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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....
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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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'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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'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...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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/?...
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...
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 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'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...
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
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 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...
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...
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...
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! 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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......
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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....
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...
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 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'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...
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...
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, 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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 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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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"...
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'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 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 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 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 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'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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 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...
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 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...
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.
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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'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...
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 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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...

