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August 22, 2008

AMD R700 Ruby demo video (direct feed)

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

USB Secret Diary Gives You Privacy

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

TomTom GO 940 LIVE

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

Bus Stops To Go Green In Miami

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

Entertainment Robots Running On VIA EPIA Pico-ITX Motherboards

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

Pure Evoke Flow Internet Radio

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

Acer Aspire One Price Drop

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

LG KC910 Succeeds LG KU990

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

Holeder Earphone Hooks You

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

Seek Portable Search Engine

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

OCZ Dominatrix Gaming Mouse

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

Shuttle X27 Loves Mother Nature

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

Quiksilver Ray Watch

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


Box Phone

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

USB Fan Hub

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

Star Mouse Tries To Shine

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

Planar Viper DLP Projector

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

Portable Motion Detecting LED Night Light

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

FCC Approves Nokia 2680

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

Freestyle Dirtsurfer

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

PSP-3000 Compared To Older Model

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

Linksys WRT610N Dual-N Band Router

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

Chrono-Shredder Snacks On Time

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

Musion Eyeliner Holographic Projection System

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

Kodak EasyShare P520 Digital Photo Frame

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

Daym Robot Concept

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

August 21, 2008

Sony S-Airplay Wireless System

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

Sony Xross Fade DJ System

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

Intel Wireless Power System

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

Fusion CA-IP500 Head Unit

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

Celrun LLUON A1 PC

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

Yamaha BODiBEAT Ships

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

Compal JAX10 / Aigo P8880 Quick Review

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

Upcoming Event: NVISION 2008 & the demoscene

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

Buffalo HD-CEU2 External Hard Drive

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

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

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

Apple Walkpod

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

Bose SoundDock Series II

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

TMDisplay 2.2-inch OLED Panel

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

Albatron Rocker In-Car Tablet PC

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

Kyocera TNT! Handset On Virgin Mobile USA

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

Radius Goes Wooden With Speaker And Headphone

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

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

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

RAmos iMovie T8 Unboxing

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

Haptic Radar Project

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

WowWee Femisapien Now Available

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

Yamanote Line Watch

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

OpenFrame Platform By OpenPeak

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

Panasonic CN-HW830D Audio System

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

Apple Sued Over iPhone 3G Woes

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

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

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

Apple Could Offer eSATA Storage

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

Sony Ericsson TM506 from T-Mobile

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

Suunto X10 GPS Watch

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

Logitech launches the Speed Force Wireless wheel for the Wii

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

August 20, 2008

Mac TV From IO-DATA

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

Soundmatters foxL Pocket Monitor

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

Ply Concept Phone From KDDI

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

Xbox 360 Price Cut Imminent

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

Fujitsu U820 Known As LOOX U In Japan

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

USB Rechargeable Shaver

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

Remote Control Lights Up

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

SATA Rev. 3.0 To Double Speed

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

TomTom Launches PRO Series

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

Windmill-powered Toy Car

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

M2E Power Kinetically Charges Gizmos

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

iBasket Concept A Joy To Behold

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

Wind Up Walkie Talkies

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

HSBC Sticking With BlackBerries

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

LG Voyager Gets Upgrade

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

MetroPCS Launches C79

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

AOL Launches AIM Express

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

DeLorme PN-40 Out This October

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

NuMetrex Heart Sensing Racer Tank

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

Nerf N Strike Controller To Hit The Wii

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

KDDI Musical Instrument Concepts

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

Viliv S5 Now Atom-powered

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

Sonance Kayak Speaker

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

LG Prada II To Come Soon

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

Intel Media Processor CE 3100

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

Peek Email Gadget

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

Intel Classmate 3 Netbook

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

Death Reports From HP Mini Note Users

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

Olympus mju 1060 Digital Camera

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

Fuchitek PEP01 Pico Projector

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

BenQ Has Two New Displays

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

Spy Micro Camera Watch

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

Microsoft SideWinder X5 Gaming Mouse

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

T-Mobile 3G Deployment Schedule

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

Casio Has Trio of Exilim Models

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

Hybrid Vehicles Must Be Noisier

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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Reviewed

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

Intempo RDi-W iPod Speaker System

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

Meizu M8 Peek

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

OQO 02 Is Atom-powered

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

Sony PSP-3000 Announced

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

Mitsubishi HDTV Panel Has WHDI Specs

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

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard

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

LG Invision From AT&T

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

Sony PS3 160GB Bundle

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

Sony Wireless Keyboard for PS3

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

Xbox 360 Controller To Get Redesign

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

Modded PS2 Guitar

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

Hive Audio System

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

Palm Treo Pro becomes official

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

Archos7 and Archos 5 side-by-side photos

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

August 19, 2008

Xplore Technologies iX104C4 Tablet PC

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

Swany g.cell Cellphone Ski/Snowboard Glove

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

Razer Megalodon Headphones

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

Apple To Replace Faulty Nanos For Free

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

ClarionMiND Released At IDF

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

Sony Headphones Looks Different

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

Head Music Blizzard Portable Media Player

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

Toshiba Has New Tough Laptops

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

ORCA Tracks Men Overboard

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

iPhone 2.0.2 Dropped Calls

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

Digital Lightbox For Hospitals

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

Western Digital Working On 20k RPM Drive

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

Olympus FE-340 Digital Camera

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

M830 Cell Phone Watch

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

DXG-595V HD Camcorder

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

Ölens Technology XPJ Projector

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

Dell Studio Mike Ming Editions

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

OCZ ModXStream Pro

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

Asovision 5 Second Stadium Toy

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

Van Der Led Jisus 3 Laptop

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

Axiom Audio T2 In-Wall Loudspeakers

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

Intel Wants To Atomize Everything

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

Mini ColecoVision Case Mod

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

Freecom Mobile Drive XXS

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

Panasonic Tablet at IDF

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

Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer Laptop Briefcase

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

BlackBerry 8220 and 8210 Leaked

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

Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Speakerphone

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

Magnetic Shaving Derby

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

Xbox Live App For iPhone To Be Free

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

Gaming Peripherals Are Cross-Compatible

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

Live Archos 5 photos show device and user interface

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

Viral Samsung OMNIA Marketing Video

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

More live photos of the Dell Inspiron 910

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

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

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

AMD Cinema 2.0 demo video and comments

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

BlackBerry Bold available in Canada on Thursday

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

Wooden Thumb Drive

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

Angry Father Nails Xbox To Tree

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

Yin Yang Camera

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

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

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

Archos 5 is an Internet Media Tablet

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

First screenshots of Nike+ for iPhone

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

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

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

LED Lamp Looks Like Candle

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

Intel Mobile Mood Rings

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

eBeam Software Revised

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

Nissan Intelligent Seatbelt

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

TV-B-Gone Goes Pro

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

JBL Control NOW Does Corners Now

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

Mitsubishi MZW Series LCD HDTVs

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

Thermaltake BlacX Series HDD Enclosure

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

Casio PCP-1200 Photo Printer

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

Hidden Teddy Bear Camera Catches Crime In Action

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

Elecom Has Two New Webcams

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

Arbor Gladius G0710 Tablet PC

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

Axxen Playgo Portable Media Player

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

Mobiado Lucido For The Rich

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

Glofiish X610 Hits Mother Russia

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

Groqit Makes Purchase Tracking Easy

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

Ricoh R10 Released

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

Tango Toy Netbook

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

Tiny USB Charger

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

Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte

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

FCC Passes Motorola JayZ Headphones

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

Wii Sqweeze

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

Compose Concept Pen

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

Motorola Q9h Gets WM6.1 Standard Upgrade

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

Futuristic Ferrari Monza Concept

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

Hydrus Handheld Computer Has Phenomenal Battery Life

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

Kid-Tough Portable DVD Player

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

Asus Unveils New Eee PCs In Taiwan

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

Cliphanger Has Flashlight Add-On Now

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

H2O Audio Surge Bass Headphones

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

Honeywell Dolphin 9900

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

Retro Space Arcade Cabinet

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

Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station

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

USB Heated Shawl

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

EpiCard Auto-Injector

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

FCC Reveals 120GB Zune

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

Papyrus for Windows Mobile Standard Updated

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

80GB PS3 Hits UK This Friday

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

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro (just launched)

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

uLocate and Garmin team up on buddy location service

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

August 18, 2008

Logitech MX 1100 upgrade fixes small but important details

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

Active Scope Camera

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

iPhone 2.0.2 Hits The Deck

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

T-Mobile Officially confirms to launch the first android phone

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

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

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

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

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

Dell Inspiron 910 specification and release date leaked

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Lite S9 Specifications

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

Water Watcher

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

1st Gen iPod nano explodes

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

Tony Hawk DS Could Have Motion Controls

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

Zone ZUP8020 Multifunctional Mouse Pad

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

TIE Fighter Web Cam

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

Ozmo Low-Power Wi-Fi Personal Area Network

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

Sanyo PLV-Z700 Full HD LCD Projector

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

Eco Digi Mode Disposable Camera

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

Guitar Copier

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

iPosture Posture Improvement Device

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

Boynq Swing USB Hub

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

Lenovo IdeaPad U8 Olympics Release

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

UK Orange Broadband TV Trial Run

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

Asustek and Orange Eee PC Bundle

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

Diamond-studded PowerShot Elph

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

FCC Approves HTC Dream

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

Lego Olympics

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

Nervian CardReader Pro

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

Keyscan For Typing And Scanning

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

Toothbrush With No Bristles

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

Altina A8010 GPS Navigation System

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

Street Fighter iPods

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

Wooden Cellphone Mod

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

QGO Flying Saucer

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

Pioneer AVIC N5

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

Nexus Dampers To Quiet Things Down

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

Shoot To Stop The Alarm Clock

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

HP Elitebook 2530P Hands-On

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

August 17, 2008

Sony VDR-MC10

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

Push Notification Feature Taken Out From Fourth iPhone 2.1 Beta

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

Toshiba XD-E500 DVD Player

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

Chordette Gem

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

Compuitar Just Too Cool

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

Terminator Skull DVD Player

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

Boston Acoustics iDS2

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

McGuider Is No Menu Item

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

Self-service Scales

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

NES PC Mod

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

Panasonic P706ie Hits Japan

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

Motorola V70 Retro

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

Lumigram Lumitop Bras

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

Silence Alarm Clock Concept

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

Asuka Portable Media Players

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

Twitter On The DS

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

MiPhone M99i iPhone Clone Does Windows

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

Eee PC 900A Battery Not Backwards Compatible

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

iTreo 800p On eBay

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

Blu-ray Games Run From HDD

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

Samsung T919 From T-Mobile

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

Kill Switch Can Be Disabled

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

Microsoft Incorporates Blu-ray Support

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

Asustek F8SN Notebook

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

Rogers Price BlackBerry Bold Differently

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

Archos Generation 6 Coming Soon

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

Sony NW-E Models Appear On NZ Site

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X301 To Launch

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

Biggest Solar Power Plant in California

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

Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Mini Coming

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

Solar Powered Tie

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

 
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