[CEATEC 2008] This is a trend: televisions are doing more and more processing and JVC’s 2D to 3D (stereo) conversion is yet another example of what can be done, in real-time, with videos. JVC was showing how it can...

In more than one way, I might add. Not only does the UV Intensity Bikini help display your delectable hourglass figure to all and sundry on a bright, sunny day at the beach, it also comes with purple beads...

Honda is currently developing a gas-electric motorcycle that will rely on a hybrid drivetrain, and this model might even hit showrooms within a couple of years time. Not much information is available concerning this Honda hybrid, but it will...

[CEATEC 2008] I don’t know if you remember that PS2 train-simulation game called Train Simulator Real (see video), but this is kind of like that, except that Fujitsu is using 1080p real-world footage instead of 3D graphics. It is...

Samsung's new clamshell, the u430 is set to arrive on Verizon Wireless with the following specifications :- Dual-band CDMA 1.9" 128 x 160 LCD display VGA camera Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR connectivity Supports VZ Navigator service Browser and chat...

[CEATEC 2008] I don’t remember seeing this device before, so let me do the introductions: The M-Cody C10D is a player that can receive DVB-T digital TV, play video/music files, receive FM radio and even act as a voice...

[CEATEC 2008] Some of you have been dreaming about it for years, but it looks like Nissan might be bringing an R2D2-like robot in their cars soon. Its eyes are equipped with cameras that allow our little friend to...

Fancy having a mature sex kitten as the voice on your GPS system? If you're into MILFs, then you can download Kim Cattrall's (of Sex and the City fame) voice for your TomTom GPS system all for the low,...

TDK has taken over Toshiba's position where having the highest surface recording density is concerned, with a new 803Gbits/inch2 1.8" double sided 260GB drive being paraded at CEATEC. This is made possible courtesy of an improved TMP head. More...

Spruce up this holiday season with a new Xbox 360 wireless controller that comes in a limited edition red color with black accents, letting you play in style. Everything else remains the same inside, apart from the external changes...

Microsoft isn't throwing in the towel just yet for its Zune portable media player, and this time round it has come up with a Gears of War 2 Zune which will see a laser-etched "Crimson Omen" on a glossy...

Are you on a pretty tight budget and yet want a touch screen handset, but cannot afford an iPhone or a Samsung Omnia? Well, LG has just the panacea for you in the form of their affordable LG KP500....

Motorola has yet another Q phone in the works, this time it is the Q11 that will be paying a visit to the eagle-eyed folks at the FCC. Unfortunately, there is one detail on the Q11 which isn't as...

Seems that Microvision will be showcasing its SHOW PicoP projector on the CEATEC floor that relies on laser technology, ensuring its WVGA image (854 x 480 resolution) thrown will never go out of focus, making it perfect for its...

Folks living in Europe will be able to get their hands on the Gigabyte M912 pretty soon, although those of us living in the US are still left out. Of course, you can circumvent this situation by ordering via...

The FCC has taken a look at Motorola's VU30 clamshell handset and nodded its head in approval, which means the market ought to see a new clamshell handset with the following pretty soon :- 2 megapixel camera EV-DO connectivity...

If you're a big fan of Lenovo's notebooks, it is time to make a little jig as the computer manufacturer has announced the IdeaPad U330 that features the following :- 13.3" LED backlit display at 1,280 x 800 resolution...

Looks like Samsung isn't the only handset manufacturer to have teamed up with fashion house Armani when it comes to cell phones, as we now have Motorola bedding Emporio Armani as well. No idea on what the Motorola Armani...

The Sony Ericsson Rika will also come in red, if this spy shot is anything to go by. Unfortunately, there is no word on its specifications yet even until today so I guess we'll just have to sit it...

With the amount of netbooks flooding the market these days, it makes perfect sense to pick up a portable DVD drive since you'll still need to install new programs as well, and not all of those are downloadable online...

Mounties in Vancouver have tasered a man to death right after he jumped out of the window of a house. I find this story highly disturbing since the man was already bleeding from the chest and naked when he...

Broadcom is working on merging Wi-Fi connectivity into its range of GPS navigation chips, allowing not only cell phones but other similarly equipped devices to use the local network for positioning. It does so by using known Wi-Fi access...

How many USB flash drives do you own? Well, instead of carrying around eight 8GB USB flash drives, ever thought of carrying all that data on a single device? That's now possible with the 64GB Corsair Flash Voyager USB...

Super Talent has done the unthinkable - it is now offering a 128GB SSD drive for a mere $299, which connects via a SATA II interface while supporting read and write speeds of 100MB/s and 40MB/s, respectively. At a...

Looks as though Jasper-powered Xbox 360s are starting to trickle into stores as well as online retailers, according to the Xbox 360 DVD drive database. If you're going to shop for a Jasper-powered Xbox 360 for this Christmas, make...

Touch screen handsets are all the rage these days, thanks to the iPhone and the revolution it sparked off. Emblaze Mobile has also hopped onto the touch screen bandwagon, this time with the Edelweiss cell phone which comes with...

Word has it that Nintendo is currently working on a pedometer, although it is really hard to see how one is going to include a pedometer into everyday gameplay. Having one that connects to the DS would be nice,...

What are you to do if you also sport an 8 megapixel camera in your cell phone? Why, try to out-feature and out-design it, of course! That's the route that LG is taking with its LG KC780 slider handset,...

Photo galleries (2): booth, au Box [CEATEC 2008] KDDI is one of the wireless carriers in Japan, it’s not the biggest, but I found them to be usually very creative and sensitive to design. We’ve already mentioned the KDDI au...

[CEATEC 2008] We briefly talked about the Kohjinsha SC and SX ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) before and most of the time, we’ve shown product photos, but there’s nothing like a good hands-on with these devices to see how they really are....

In recent weeks, I have heard this many times: “the Mac market is hot and customers are wiling to pay more”. Targus is the latest company to bolster their Mac offering with new and higher quality products. This new...

Puzzle Quest is one sleeper hit on my DS that I absolutely love, bringing together the elements of RPG as well as a puzzle game. This time round, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords has made its way to...

Toshiba paraded a prototype of its new and fast-charging SCiB battery that targets laptops to great success, but the technology isn't exactly available soon for its target market due to some complications. SCiB is short for Super Charge Ion...

Targus has not forgotten about the Mac population with its new Chill Mat that does more than just look pretty, sitting down on the table. This mesh-top device also helps tilt your Mac to a more ergonomic position so...

Here's yet another reason to pick up an iPhone/iPhone 3G if you don't already have one - Facebook 2.0 is now available via the iPhone App Store. This new version will include overviews of what's going on in Facebook,...

Koreans can look forward to yet another homegrown portable media player - the DM4-T2 by DSFT. This model comes with the following specifications :- 3.5" display T-DMB support Music/video playback and image viewer 4GB internal memory 7 hours of...

Let me introduce you to this Norwegian beauty known as Anna Konda. Sounds great, until you realize that 'she' is but a high-end water pistol prototype that not only shoots out water but uses it to propel itself as...

Is there nothing Lego cannot build? Guess not, as some hardcore Lego fans have managed to come up with an actual working electronic V8 engine that was created entirely from Lego Technic pieces. It took the inventor approximately half...

If you want to pick up a pre-bling (I'm not too sure if there's such a term, but hey - you heard it here first) LCD monitor, look no further than Alphascan's J2290D Crystal LCD monitor. Apart from its...

Fires tend to cut off all power in a building, leaving firefighters at a disadvantage with little light to see through the flames. Enter the Aurora hose nozzle concept that features an internal turbine which in turn powers eight...

Dell has released two more displays for the desktop in the form of the S1909WX and the S1709W. Both displays will share a 16:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1,440 x 900, which means you can't use it...

Folks who are looking forward to the Pandora can now place their pre-order if you're one who wants something different other than the Nintendo DS Lite or Sony PSP. Be forewarned though - there will only be 3,000 units...

[CEATEC 2008] First of all, this media server is a concept – not a commercial product (how unfortunate!). It was part of a Toshiba demo about how the telephone, the media server and a TV (with wireless HD) could interact....

[CEATEC 2008] We’ve talked about the IOData mini (Bluetooth) keyboard back in May as it seemed to be a cool companion for your cellphone. However, there’s nothing like a good hands-on… In the real-world, the keyboard looks much better than...

[CEATEC 2008] Toshiba was demonstrating its Cell TV, a television that has a Cell processor in it, the same architecture than the one used for Sony’s PlayStation 3 (but with fewer processing cores). The Processor can be used for...

[CEATEC 2008] Enhanced Reality is Sony’s name for the image processing done by the new BRAVIA Engine 2 Pro (chip/algorithm/both). I’m not sure why Sony uses the word “pro” in a consumer device, but we looked at a side-by-side...

[CEATEC 2008] The Sony ZX1 LCD TV attracts the attention, thanks to its nice design that is only 9.9mm thin (!). You can hang it on the wall and have sound coming out from the bar-shaped speaker, or put...

[CEATEC 2008] Touch-displays are all the rage today, and when it comes to touch panels, it’s hard to argue that a larger size does not translate in a better user experience. But what about this 72-inch display? It sure...

[CEATEC 2008] 1SEG is a digital TV broadcasting standard that is in use in Japan and other Asian countries, but not in the U.S or in Europe (I think). Anyhow, I found this portable TV to be nicely designed....

[CEATEC 2008] We’ve covered the GzOne since the very first model – released by KDDI in 2005. Since then it has made its way to the U.S, although with a lesser user-interface (not Adobe Flash-based), but the main point...

I have to admit that it’s really the stack of Hello Kitty stuff that caught my eye, but isn’t this Epson Endeavor home server cute? I know it’s mac-mini-ish, but I was just surprised to see Epson going into...

[CEATEC 2008] The Softbank 922SH is a flip-phone that can be operated closed or open. Typically, you don’t need to open it to answer a call. Just click on the “answer” (green) button while closed. The minimalist external display...

[CEATEC 2008] We spotted this stereo-video demo just before going to lunch: using two consumer-level cameras (to simulate left+right eyes), Nedo can create a stereo image that looks better than anything that I’ve seen before, including the Terminator 3D stuff...

[CEATEC 2008] NTT DoCoMo has come up with this interesting idea that consists of having a flip-phone that can split in two separate pieces. For example, you might want to talk and look at some information at the same...

[CEATEC 2008] Back in 2005, We fell in love with KDDI AU design project that seeks innovative designs from young industrial designers. This time too there are very creative designs that show what cellphones *could* look like. Obviously not...

[CEATEC 2008] This prototype from Toshiba caught our attention as it has a “normal” size for a fuel-cell-powered device. We have been told that it has enough juice for 7 hours of talk time, and can be easily refilled...

Hot off the heels of a new DS rumor, here we are with the possible new displays for the said DS Part Deux. Could it just be the larger screens that are the only upgraded feature, or will we...

Aigo has begun to ship its Atom-powered P8860 MID for $699, making it available for the first time via official channels although the P8860 has been around on eBay for some time already. Word has it that Aigo has...

Don't go around with that smug look on your face if your TV has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio - Carl Zeiss' powerdomeVELVET Planetarium Projector clearly outshines your TV thanks to its phenomenal 2,500,000:1 contrast ratio. The main reason behind...

Solar-powered cars, yes. Solar-powered bikes? I don't think that's such a good idea, since the entire bike would be too large for many people to wield. Just check out this monster of a bike - the Prometheus solar-powered motorcycle...

Nissan has taken a leaf out of nature's book with their new Biometric Car Robot Drive, featuring 300-degree vision via compound eyes and instantaneous reflexes just like bees. This allows the robot to navigate around obstacles, and will eventually...

Could this be it? The fastest Vaio UX490 in the world? Just take a look at the figures and see for yourself. The UX490 has not been overclocked, although its Intel Core 2 Solo 1.2GHz processor has been replaced...

Fujifilm has expanded its line of flash memory products with a plethora of SDHC memory cards that boast Class 6 data transfer speeds, capable of hitting 6MB/s in theory although real world applications differ from device to device. These...

Here's a tablet PC from Fujitsu - the Stylistic ST6012, and it boasts some pretty souped up specfiications that ought to get fanboys and passers-by interested as well. Features on the ST6012 include :- 12.1" touch screen display at...

Toshiba has plans to enhance its SSD line with a new 256GB model that targets both netbooks as well as UMPCs. Hmm, with Microsoft restricting netbooks running Windows XP to a 160GB hard drive cap, does this limitation apply...

I wonder whether the Samsung A637, also known as the Milky, is made in China. If so, does that mean it is tainted as well? Bad jokes aside, the Samsung Milky will come with the following specifications :- Dual-band...

Nokia's N82 handset has received its latest firmware version, and some of the updated features include a new Flash Lite version, Maps 2.0, an improved music player, less sensitive automatic display rotation, and other various enhancements that are tipped...

Whenever you're in a foreign country, the experience is a real bummer when you can't decipher what the signboards and notices are saying. Nokia hopes to change all that by incorporating a new technology known as Shoot to Translate...

The first ever netbook from Lenovo, the IdeaPad S10-42312CU is now available for purchase. Inside this 2.65 pound device, you will find :- 10.2" 1,024 × 600 widescreen display with LED backlight Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor Intel GMA...

LG and Samsung have both expressed their desires of releasing an Android handset, but for fans of both companies, you will have to wait until Q3 2009 at the earliest for their efforts to make an appearance. That's an...

The USB Volcano is somewhat like a mini lava lamp, but it comes in a volcano form factor. Powered via USB, this desktop peripheral uses high-intensity LED light as well as lava beads to re-create an erupting volcano right...

LG is working on a new netbook that features built-in 3G connectivity, enabling you to stay connected no matter where you are. Known as the X110 Momo, you will find the same old, same old inside :- Intel Atom...

Is there any limit to imagination where Lego bricks are concerned? Apparently not, as evident by these cool guns. Video game buffs ought to find them to be familiar since they are wielded by Yuna in Final Fantasy X-2...

Netgear is back with a couple more wireless-N routers - the WNR2000 Wireless-N router and DGN2000 Wireless-N router with built-in DSL modem. Both models will share Netgear's very own Push 'N' Connect with Wi-Fi Protected Setup, doing away with...

iRiver's Mickey Mouse-like MP3 player known as the Mplayer has received an upgrade in the form of the Mplayer Eyes. The name itself is pretty self-explanatory - they come with lighted up "eyes" that look oh-too-cute for words. You...

Just like Nokia's Xpress-on covers for their cell phones many years ago, Philips is introducing interchangeable frames for its new Flavors line of LCD TVs that come in 22", 32" and 42" flavors. The 42" model will pack in...

Toshiba has yet another Dynaboox NX Series notebook out in the market, and this model looks set to be a hit for those who want something light and compact, and yet is more powerful than a netbook without sacrificing...

We know that Windows Mobile 7 won't be out on time as originally planned (how many devices/OSes are anyways), but word has it that the operating system has been delayed further - up till 2010, which leaves us with...

Now here's yet another first - the first geotagging video camera in the world courtesy of Geotate, an auto geotagging company and DXG Technology Corp. Both companies have come together to develop the pioneer geo-enabled production-ready video camera which...

Looks like Meizu's M8 touch screen cell phone will finally make it out this December, but unfortunately for the rest of the world, it is available only in China-area buyers, targeting an Indian release later on. You can only...

SimpleTech has announced a couple more products for the masses - the Pro Drive and Duo Pro Drive external storage media. Both models will feature a quartet of built-in interfaces (eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0), allowing...

We know that SSDs are way tougher than ordinary hard drives, but just how tough? Well, people at the Samsung campus in San Jose, CA decided to make a little experiment that might make you cringe - they actually...

Carl Zeiss is a name often associated with digital camera lens, but this time round we have the Cinemizer - a portable home cinema goggles that weighs just 0.25 pounds, letting you feel as though you were watching a...

[CEATEC 2008] We’re 50 minutes away from the CEATEC opening and I’m currently posting via the WIIF connection. Although my phone (Blackberry 8320 Curve/T-Mobile) doesn’t work on Softbank’s network (it supports only 3G phones), I’m saved by the fact...

You might have been using Synaptics' touch sensing technology without knowing it: the company sells its laptop touchpads to clients like Voodoo (HP), Sony and many more. Many users do not suspect that their new-generation Touchpad might be multi-touch capable....

Samsung seems to be on a roll these days, with yet another image of a leaked phone better known as the Samsung Delve. The branding at the top mentions U.S. Cellular, and this is probably the offspring between a...

Don't you sometimes wish you could expand your photography capability by scaling new horizons? Well, the Skyros aerial camera makes that possible, offering users the chance to capture overhead photographs. The Skyros might not have the expensive lens of...

Nokia is famous for their range of cell phones, and they tend to have more hits than misses where product design is concerned. The Swinx console is from a Nokia designer, and it definitely looks more kiddy-like than the...

Dell looks set to expand their hardware line to include handheld printers, and this time round we have snagged an image of the PZ310 WASABI handheld printer that will come bundled with a stack of printing paper to get...

Samsung's 8 megapixel shooter known as the Pixon is now official, featuring the following specifications crammed into a body that measures just 13.8mm in thickness. 3.2" touch screen display 8 megapixel camera with auto focus Face Detection technology Geotagging...

$9.99, Jabra Bluetooth Headset $129.99, XFX PVT98GYDLU Geforce 9800 GT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 (2.0v) $152.00, Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS Personal Travel Assistant $499.95, LG w2600H-PF 25.5'' Widescreen HD 1080P LCD Monitor $699.99, ViewSonic 42'' 1080p Widescreen LCD...

Some of my friends tell me that I'm "too organized" because I scan pretty much everything - they're crazy, there's nothing called "too organized". The good news is: digital copies are much easier to copy and backup and you...

Nero brings the Tivo user interface to the PC with Liquid TV ($99). As a Media Center user, there are a couple of things that I’m attracted to in this version: Post-recording compression: It uses MPEG4, which is leaps...

The Tamagotchi craze was certainly out of this world in the 1990s, and this time round the electronic pet toy is making a comeback, dropping its black-and-white color scheme for a new color LCD display with updated digital content...

The Asus Eee PC 900 range comes in many variants, but most of the time these are coated in rather boring shades. This is not the case with the upcoming Eee PC 901A as it comes in Azure Blue,...

Apple will be working to make its iTunes service more accessible to the blind after reaching an agreement with the Massachusetts attorney general's office and the National Federation of the Blind. Known as iTunes U, this portion of the...

The iPod nano 4G in new chromatic colors? Those won't hold a candle to Sharp's new Pantone 830SH handset in terms of color choices as it rolls out in Japan on October 4th via Softbank, featuring a full 15...

Do you happen to have way too much money that you don't know what to do with it? Other than leaving me some so that I can purchase a new cell phone, there are always more frivolous pursuits like...

Wearing this Electronic Drumkit Shirt is definitely something different, as it features seven playable drums that look like a normal drawing until you start tapping your chest with your fingers over all those drums. It won't end up as...

Korg has released is new line of nanoSeries USB keyboards, and just to get an idea on how small they are - they measure a mere 320mm across, and come as incredibly slim. All dozen drum pads seem to...

This console mod known as Atari Hero brings together the classic Atari 2600 console with its plethora of fun and simple games in the form factor of a guitar ala Guitar Hero. All you need to do is pop...

Abarth has released a new GPS navigation system that is not meant for you to hunt down the latest eats around town, as it was specially customized for racing tracks instead. Dubbed Blue&Me Nav, this is actually a navigator...

Before you purchase the ATH-DWL5000R wireless headphone, kindly take note that it functions with the ATH-DWL5000 transmitter only. This model from Audio-Technica features the following specfications :- Type: Open air dynamic type Driver: phi 53mm, bobbin winding CCAW voice...

Sleeping on the job is a definite no-no, but sometimes it can't be helped especially for those who have had a great party the night before. With the VisioMate, this USB device will help preserve your job as it...

Boffins from MIT are currently testing a new underwater robot known as the Odyssey IV, and this model is special since it is able to hover in place just like a helicopter even in depths of up to 6km...

The Matrix trilogy is now out on Blu-ray format in Japan, and Warner Brothers has decided to milk this cash cow all the more with over-the-top packaging that will really rile the feathers of environmentalists worldwide. Imagine receiving seven...

Hate people peering down your notebook while you're busy working in a public place? All that can be a thing of the past now with Dell offering an electronic privacy screen option in its Latitude E6400 models as long...

Is it me, or is the iPhone's sphere of influence growing steadily by the day? The Bathomatic is a fully automated digital bath filler that allows you to fill up your bathtub remotely, including determining the depth and temperature...

Lumenworks has released its range of color-changing LED lamps known as Rainbow Star lamps, and these can be set to any of the seven colors you find in a rainbow. Each fixture won't measure more than 10" in height,...

Motorola seems to concentrate on its Android team by increasing the number of people to 350 from a mere 50, showing just how big a bet the Big M have placed on Google's platform in order to help them...

iPhone clones are dime a dozen, and the CiPhone i88i is the latest in a long line of them, hailing from (where else but) China. Available in either black or white colors, the CiPhone i88i will pack in the...

Here's a novel way to detect bombs in public places - using cell phones with special chips inside, making them much more effective (cost and practical-wise) than expensive radiation detectors. Technologists at Purdue University is designing a detection system...

Go retro with this USB NES gamepad which plugs straight into your computer's USB port, and I would say this $18 device works best if you're running an emulator for old school games, as it isn't too ergonomic for...

For those who hate getting poked at during visits to hospitals and clinics, here is some good news. Japanese inventor Yoshoi Oyama has come up with a pain-free, needle-free injection method that will definitely make trips to the doctor's...

Light up your next Jedi Knight experience with this new accessory from Thrustmaster, taking in a Wiimote while letting your imagination run wild. Not only do you get to enjoy a more authentic Star Wars gaming experience on the...

There has been rumors in the past of a DS redesign, but a totally new DS from Nintendo is different from a hardware refresh. Word from Nikeei has it that there will be a new DS built from scratch...

Apple isn't going to rest on its laurels by working on a new iPhone 2.2 update, featuring a new Safari interface that gives Google its own search bar instead of the old method where the search bar pops up...

Making backups of your photos can be quite the hassle, but thankfully there are photo backup device solutions like the Sanho HyperDrive COLORSPACE UDMA. This model is able to move 2GB of data per minute, and touts itself to...

Dell has leaked yet another LCD Monitor for the masses - the S2309W. It will feature the following :- 16:9 aspect ratio 1,920 x 1,080 resolution 1,000:1 contrast ratio 5ms response time 300cd/m2 brightness No idea on how much...

This is one mean looking vehicle from Mitsubishi Motors - the MMR25 Rally Racer. To put it in Mitsubishi's own words, the MMR25 Rally Racer is an "all electric race car with "revolutionary" drivetrain; four lightweight, high-efficiency, in-wheel electric...

FotoNation's Red 2.0 technology is touted to be the first embedded technology in the world that is able to detect and correct golden-eye as well as red-eye defects without the help of computer-based software retouching. Guess FotoNation Red 2.0...

Getting rid of five o'clock shadows are something most men do everyday before they head out of the home to play the role of provider for the family, and there are tons of razors out there in the market...

Here's a robot that is slightly different from what has been available for some time already - this model comes with interchangeable faces that look really realistic, it creeps me out (and perhaps even some of you). This walking...

Gigabyte has rolled out two new handsets from the GSmart range - the MW702 and MS802. Both PDA phones will be available in Hungary, sharing the same specifications although the former maxes out at EDGE while the latter supports...

Sony Ericsson is back with a new concept handset that unfortunately won't be targeting any production in the future, so we'll just have to be content with all the promises without any of the realization. The GreenHeart concept phone...

The BlackBerry Storm is not out, but the hype surrounding it is certainly there. Here is yet another image of the upcoming BlackBerry Storm from Verizon, and the device looks really sweet to touch. Can't wait to see how...

Igarashi Design has come up with the Single Seat Helicopter concept that looks more like a futuristic military vehicle than a personal transportation vehicle. Smaller than a standard helicopter, making it small enough to land on your home's roof...

Guess Japan is at the forefront of things again, this time round with its 1Gbps fibre internet connection that will kick off from October 1st onwards. This new service is made available thanks to KDDI, and charges a mere...

Xerox is a name synonymous with copiers, and it has even become a verb. This time round, the company has launched yet another innovation in the form of the Xerox erasable paper which fades completely within 24 hours, allowing...

Philips has a new handset in town - the Xenium X600. This model comes with the following specifications to suit your basic communications needs :- 2 megapixel camera Stereo Bluetooth connectivity GSM/EDGE microSD memory card slot 8.5 hours talk...

If you have just picked up a spanking new iPod nano, would you like to bling it up by a notch? I know that old Steve claims that the new nano 4G comes in chromatic colors, but it still...

KDDI will be rolling out a new set-top box known as au BOX, allowing users to view both audio and video content downloaded through their TV sets on their au cell phones. Manufactured by ailing handset maker Motorola, the...

Always love the idea of getting a hot tub, but never got round installing one in your home? Well, there's a DIY solution to this now with the DIY portable hot tub kit. You can even stash away everything...

It’s time to fly to CEATEC (Tokyo) from our lovely city of San Francisco. CEATEC is a consumer electronics show where many Japanese manufacturers show their new producst and technology for the first time. They will subsequently show it...

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Sony Ericsson's newest Cybershot camera phone, also known as Kate, has been leaked onto the Internet, and we gadget blogs tend to swarm towards such news like bees to honey. In our never ending quest for the most uber...

I remember back in the days when I was still a wee lad who's wet behind my ears, I used to have rubber band fights with the rest of the gang during class. Those were fun days - at...

Nintendo has yet another variant of its popular DS Lite handheld console, and this time round it is the Pink Ribbon model. Basically, this is a polar white console with a pink ribbon logo superimposed on the front cover,...

Toshiba recently lifted the curtain on its 2.5" 256GB SSD that targets UMPCs as well as other handheld devices, and that would lead me to wonder whether future iPhones will surpass the 100GB mark. Heck, no point thinking about...

Folks who were wondering what the Black Gold mystery was can now revel in the real thing - it is a basic trim package and not an upgrade as many had thought. All changes made are listed below :-...

Alps Electric Co. Ltd. has displayed their very own "minute capacitance sensing technology" which makes providence to sense the electric capacity of a hand or fingers moving approximately 3cm above the sensors, and in a demonstration Alps Electric showcased...

BenQ's S6 has finally launched in Italy, and it surely deserves all the excitement surrounding it since this is the first Atom-based MID to roll out in the Western world, accompanied by the following features :- Intel Atom UL11L...

Sagem is a rather obscure name when it comes to quality cell phones, but this time round they have gotten the help of Porsche Design to come up with the P9522. This candybar handset comes with the following features...

Samsung has just launched its AnyCall Haptic 2 touch screen phone that features updated specifications over its predecessor that was released just in March :- Customizable vibration mode 5 megapixel camera with flash Image stabilization 4GB/16GB internal memory 3.2"...

Griffin is back with yet another iPod dock known as Simplifi. It retails for $70 and does more than what a regular iPod dock has to offer, that's because it features a memory card reader as well as a...

I'm going out on a limb here when I say that Ferrari will never make motorcycles, but then again who can tell the future? Assuming I am wrong, could the Ferrari motorcycle look like this? This fire engine red...

Here's a novel way to find out whether cows are infected with mad cow disease or not - simply measure the brain waves that they produce whenever an audio stimuli is played. This test is able to determine whether...

LG's Xnote Mini has been announced in Korea, and just like every other netbook, the specifications rarely differ from one another. Inside this you will find :- Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor 160GB hard drive 1.3 megapixel camera 10" LCD...

Asus will be rolling out a gold version of its Eee PC 900A netbook - I suppose everything else underneath the hood remains the same as a regular Eee PC 900, other than the fact that its exterior has...

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Ubuntu comes in different forms, and the latest of these would be Ubuntu Mobile that is specially concocted to target UMPCs as well as smaller notebooks. This is different to Ubunto Netbook Pro (which made its debut earlier this...

For folks who tend to spend plenty of time behind the computer screen, it would be wise to invest in a green PC so to speak, after all, it will help reduce your monthly power bill while reducing the...

Gaming peripherals for the computer, especially mice are often limited to the domain of a few companies like Razer, Logitech and even Microsoft. Nova has a new gaming mouse that wants to challenge the established echelon with their Slider...

The Oppo Muse Smart G11 portable media player (PMP) still looks like a concept to me, since the design is rather surreal what with old school remote control-style buttons which are revealed when the display is slid sideways in...

The Draganflyer X6 is a miniature helicopter that is able to shoot videos from above, and the beauty of this is you need not be limited to a single type of camera since it uses interchangeable modules that allow...

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Quickoffice has released its new application for the iPhone/iPhone 3G/iPod touch known as MobileFiles. This free (yes, I can see all you coupon savers perking up right about now) application lets one access MobileMe iDisk files directly from an...

If part of your daily routine includes uploading tons of images to multiple photo sites, then it would be prudent to check out Pixelpipe. This program is compatible with Flickr, Picasa, Blogger and nearly 50 other sites, and a...

Amazing! Adobe Systems has released its famous Photoshop software on a platform I never thought possible - the cell phone. Photoshop.com Mobile is touted to be the "easiest way to upload, view, and share photos online from your Windows...

The Slingbox PRO-HD has started to ship after its initial hiccup, and you can bring one home by dropping $299. With this, all your high definition fantasies in any room will come true as it streams 720p or 1080i...

What can you get for £69.99 these days? How about the tiny iDect Z10i Wireless Conferencing System that doesn't look as though it amounts to much, but in reality is a full-blown hands-free telephone conferencing device that features a...

Night vision used to be an ability that everybody wished they had while growing up, and when we're all adults now, night vision is just as cool since it allows us to move about in darkness from our bed...

China Mobile is tipped to roll out the iPhone 3G in China (where else), but without one of its most useful feature - the ability to go online, no thanks to a request for Apple to supply a customized...

Art Lebedev is not a name synonymous with affordable electronics as well as products that are released on time, but this Russian design house ain't too shabby when it comes to drool-worthy products, assuming they don't get delayed long...

TomTom and Renault will be working together to roll out a fully integrated navigation system that will retail for approximately 500 Euros - that's pretty affordable by any means since most fully integrated GPS systems will cost in the...

Many old folks do not die of old age naturally, but more often than not from a fall-related injury. Hence, Japanese manufacturer Prop has started to sell wearable airbags for this segment of the population as well as for...

There are people who prefer to be practical and do away with the aesthetics of a device, but on the other hand, other folks prefer a little bit of extra bling-bling to go along with their gizmos. I suppose...

Samsung's officially in the 8 megapixel camera phone race by announcing the M8800 Bresson, a full touch screen handset that looks set to challenge the LG Renoir for position of top jock. Features and specifications found within this beauty...

I never really realized that one could get three and three quarters serving of 3G for a netbook, but here we are with the Asus Eee PC 901 3.75G netbook which boasts convenient and high speed access to the...

What did you expect anyways? PDP and Radio Disney starlets Aly and AJ have come together to create Rock Band and Guitar Hero peripherals for chicks. Both models will hit retail stores this October for $70, and is compatible...

People power FTW! T-Mobile originally intended to slow down folks who eat up more than 1GB of their wireless bandwidth even though one is subscribing to an unlimited data plan, and have backtracked on that decision with the following...

Casio could have stumbled upon a display that could yet bring HD video onto mobile devices. How so, you ask? For starters, don't let the 2" (measured diagonally) size fool you as it relies on a new hyper amorphous...

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Carmel is a consumer-oriented PC application that can enhance digital video footage. It works by gathering data over many frames to "rebuild" information missing or damaged on any given frame. For example, to "fix" one frame, Carmel might have...

Panasonic ain't only going to rough it out with their notebook design for Toughbooks, but have taken on a more alternative role with the Toughbook T8 tablet PC alternative. What can you find inside this touch-screen capable hardware? Intel...

Next up on Panasonic's Toughbook list is the W8 that comes with a long lasting battery without compromising on performance, making it equally useful on the airline tray (make sure you're flying Business Class if you want to have...

Panasonic's famous for their range of Toughbook notebooks that are much more hardy compared to regular models which crack even under the slightest pressure. The Toughbook F8 is the latest model to hit the streets, offering desktop-class performance in...

Toshiba's MKxx29GSG series of hard drives might not look like much from outside, but within this diminutive 1.8" hard drive you will be able to store up to 250GB worth of data, spinning at 5,400rpm - specifications that place...

It has been a while since the MobiBlu brand name has cropped up, and this time round we have the T20 portable media player (PMP) that comes with a round tactile navigation controller to help you go through your...

Many people use their cell phone as an email device, a watch and more importantly, an alarm clock. The HappyWakeUp phone alarm application targets the S60 platform, waking you up only when you're in a light sleep cycle. You...

Just like a supermarket offer, Garmin will be making available a special edition of their Edge 705 for a limited time only, known as the Team Garmin Edge 705. This device will be accompanied by a heart-rate monitor, speed/cadence...

Calculate your carbon footprint with Ecorio, an application for Android-powered phones. This goes to show how focused Google is on the environment as well as our impact on it, and Ecorio will rely on the G1's GPS system to...

Japan isn't the only country with vehicles that help drivers see what's going on around them, as Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo is offering an Overview Surveillance System in conjunction with Toshiba, enabling drivers to view their vehicle as well...

Not only does this Zippo-esque lighter keep puffers happy, it can also carry around 8GB of data within, courtesy of a retractable USB connector located at the bottom, sliding out only when it is required. Good thing the flame...

Word on the street has it that the Palm Treo Pro will begin to ship from today onwards according to their pre-orders. For folks who can't believe this good news, it is slated as "In Stock, usually ships in...

The I-MU Vibro Speaker has some pretty rock solid claims, promising to turn just about any hard, flat surface into external speakers for your iPod or compatible audio players thanks to its ‘patented super-energy crystals’. Super energy crystals, eh?...

Beginners to the world of digital cameras are just interested in snapping anything and everything they see, regardless of how the photos turn out. Most entry level digital cameras do that pretty well, and it is safe to say...

Honda's new Odyssey will debut next month with a spanking new multi-view camera system, offering an overhead view of the surrounding area so that you are able to check on the whole vehicle's surroundings at a glance, also letting...

Furutech must be insane to ask for $1,800 for this power cable known as the Piezo Powerflux Power Cord. What makes this so expensive? Well, it is supposedly "made of layers of carbon fiber in a damping and insulating...

Isn't it a pain that all cell phone brands come with different connectors, making the idea of a universal phone charger non-existent? Well, the USB Multi-Cellular Phone Charger tries to toy with the idea in a paradigm shift -...

8-bit gaming was pretty fun back in the day, but once you've tasted superior graphics and gameplay, all of that are relegated to the past now. The Zelda Fami-Card is a hardware hack that places the entire 8-bit NES...

Wearing a pair of these back in pre-historic days would have elevated you to the status of a musical deity, as the Piano Hand Gloves seem capable of conjuring the sounds of a piano without the bulk and presence...

Genius has rolled out a new tablet known as the G-Pen F509, and you will get the following :- 5.25" x 8. 75" working area Cordless pen Compatible with Windows and Mac OS 1,024 level pressure sensitivity 26 programmable...

Translate kinetic energy into electricity with this punching bag that lights up each time you land a solid punch on it. Definitely great for the office worker who has had enough with backbiting colleagues, a boss who makes Mr....

Vio360 is the latest GPS navigation device from Vio Technology, and this might confuse those who aren't into tech as Vio and Mio sound rather alike - they're both different companies though. The Vio360 E-Walker helps keep things affordable...

Griffin is back with an updated iTrip Auto FM Transmitter, where you will get a one-cable design that merges the FM transmitter and auto charger into a single device. Features include an in-line control box with a backlit LCD...

Panasonic claims to have successfully developed the first full HD plasma home theater system capable of displaying 3D images in the world. Full High Definition in 3D glory eh, I wonder whether the adult entertainment industry will jump at...

Talk about a truly unique convergence device! The o2Cool MP3 speaker fan comprises of a couple of 3" stereo speakers that have been integrated into a fan, letting you cool down from the heat with both a fresh blast...

Imation takes the wireless route this time round with the Apollo Pro WX wireless USB hard drive. Don't worry too much about data transfer speeds since it is still connected via the USB standard, so you can expect a...

You know there are times when you're just too engrossed in work, or are listening in to your favorite tunes at full blast over a pair of headphones to miss incoming calls on your phone? The Telephone Ring Signaler...

Pioneer has introduced its CLX50 earphones that feature flexible nozzles, allowing you to move them in just about any direction you like for superior comfort. The 13.5mm driver offers the following features :- 105 dB sensitivity Frequency response of...

It looks like "the channel" is getting information that we don't. FutureShop has added a 6 placeholders in its product database for upcoming apple products. Of course, these products could be anything, but we would like to think that...

Our friends from Mobility Today found the first pictures of the Motrola Q11 smartphone. We mentioned the smartphone earlier this month, when small amounts of information leaked on the web. The device is obviously from the "Q" family of Windows Mobile devices,...

The word on the street is that Apple's Brick has been designed to break Windows. This brainy deduction comes from macenstein. Anyhow, what we think is that it has to be an entry-level computer. There's no way that Apple...

The magazine EDGE believes that "third parties are abandoning" the Sony PSP. This comes from the remark made by Sony's worldwide studio executive Shuhei Yoshida who is quoted saying: … It's really, really disappointing and it's a lost opportunity...

If you go on a camping trip, or worse, if a natural disaster struck, the last thing that you would want is to be stuck with one of these lame wind-up FM-radio-only device, right? With the Eco Media Player...

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The Palit Radeon HD 4870 features great performance for the price, but this board has the particularity of having four video output options: Analog VGA, DVI (dual-link), HDMI (HDCP) and DisplayPort. That gives it a good potential for a...

Sony Ericsson has rolled out its PlayNow plus service that enables users to download, play and recommend unlimited music no matter where they are, as long as they're connected to the mobile data network at decent speeds. In a...

The Movea Gyration Air Music Remote is pretty unique since it can also function without a suitable surface, simply by waving it around thanks to the MotionSense technology. Such technology makes it at home on a table or in...

Dell has also hopped onto the pocket projector bandwagon with its M109S that will come with the following in a 3.6? x 1.5? x 4.1? package :- LED light 50 ANSI lumens SVGA (858 x 600) resolution 800:1 contrast...

A triumvate of companies - Nissan, NTT DoCoMo and Sharp have teamed up to develop a cell phone that doubles up as an intelligent key for automobiles. Needless to say, this is a first in the world, incorporating Nissan's...

If you happen to suffer from euphobia (a persistent, abnormal and unwanted fear of hearing good news), then the Ticker Tape internet radio is just the cure for you. It will receive news via RSS feeds, scanning light hearted...

Dell plans to go green all the way by including LED backlights in all of its new notebooks within a year's time, and this green switch will not only benefit the environment but it will also make users happy...

While there are many headphones and earbuds out there that claim to be great at filtering noise out from your surroundings, they aren't suitable for those who love cycling or jogging outdoors since it is essential to hear what's...

Dell has released its new Precision M6400 mobile workstation which is touted to boast performance that defies imagination. That ought to make some of you jaded readers sit up and take notice - it will come with the following...

Dell is set to refresh its display range with a second model known as the S2209W. This could be the odd one standing out from its group of 22" displays as it features a ratio of 16:9 and has...

Sony Ericsson has not forgotten about the fairer sex by rolling out its line of MBW-200 Bluetooth watches. Constructed in a collaboration with watchmaker Fossil, the MBW-200 range relies on Bluetooth technology to remain connected with compatible handsets, displaying...

Most circuses have a unicyclist that never fails to impress me, but this time round we have a robot and not a human performing the feat. Known as the Murata robot, it uses a fair number of internal gyroscopes...

The title might sound rather out of place at first glance, but what T-Mobile means is, they will be offering the Gmail service without adding on to any data charges. This sounds generous at first glance, but then again...

The Nokia Tube, also known as the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music, is tipped for an October 2nd release in the UK as we reported earlier, and today we have further information on the specifications. Knock yourself out with the...

I'm not too sure what happened to PC Remote Controller I, but here we are with the second iteration of the device. It looks like a regular TV remote control at first glance, but is actually used to command...

Brando has the quirkiest of devices, and this time round they're offering a webcam that not only helps you keep in touch visually with your friends and loved ones, but it also boasts a built-in microSD/T-Flash memory card reader...

We've talked about Skyfire last year when they were in private beta. Skyfire 0.8 is a free web browser (still in beta) for mobile phones that provides a full desktop experience. I know, you've heard that before, but let...

Boy Genius Report seems to be a magnet for leaked shots, as thanks to them we have another image of the upcoming LG Xenon handset. This slider smartphone is currently undergoing tests at AT&T labs, and ought to be...

Is LG planning to monopolize the 8 megapixel cell phone market? After all, that seems to be the case after rolling out the Renoir, also known as the KC910, and this time we have yet another 8 megapixel shooter...

RobotsRule.com has unboxed the WowWee Rovio, so head on to their site to see what the excitement is all about. It is a versatile remote surveillance robot that can keep track of your home while you are away from...

I'm quite sure that those of you with a laser pointer and a rather mischevious streak have had tried driving a colleague or pet nuts with it before, but this time round you can put your impish instincts to...

Garment Guard is a company with truly revolutionary ideas, and this time round they have released the Subtle Butt fabric which has already undergone activated carbon anti-microbial treatment. How do you use it, one asks? Well, it is meant...

HP took Photokina 2008 as the stage to unveil its B8550 photo printer, boasting a five-ink system as well as an extra large feed tray and printing area for folks to come up with photo prints as large as...

Kodak's got a brand new point-and-shoot digital camera that was paraded at Photokina 2008, and the Kodak Z1485 IS will feature the following :- 14 megapixels 5x optical zoom lens with Image Stabilizer ISO up to 6400 Intelligent scene...

We've all seen lie detector tests being carried out on the TV before, and some of us who have stepped onto the wrong side of the law might have had to deal with this at the local precinct one...

Windows CE is essentially a handheld PC operating system, and won't be able to handle full fledged desktop applications, so will something like the Cuol Book being powered by Windows CE have a place in today's gadget industry? I'll...

The Asus Communicator P565 is not official yet, but here's the customary blur spyshot of the October-bound handset. The following are most likely the specifications that will come with the smartphone, but nothing is finalized yet so they could...

The BlackBerry Storm also comes in a GSM-only variant, and the North American version looks set to be available on Verizon (with the possibility of Bell as well) while the European variant is going to debut via Vodafone. Here...

Acer isn't content to be where it is at this point in time, and wants a slice of the smartphone pie sometime in Q1 2009. It plans to launch its own-brand smartphones then in Western Europe and Russia, followed...

Yes, "unlimited" here means 1GB, tops. T-Mobile executives must be pretty stingy in this case, as it will reduce your data throughput for the remainder of the time to a mere 50kbps or less once you've passed the 1GB...

Sony's really going all out with its Blu-ray media, and this time have released its third generation internal Blu-ray disc writer that retails for $400. I suppose this is a decent backup solution for folks who have plenty of...

Packard Bell isn't quite dead yet, and they have announced the Dot netbook that features a full installation of Windows XP. This 8.9" netbook will feature more of the usual stuff such as :- Intel Atom processor 160GB hard...

Smartparts lays claim to the largest Wi-Fi digital photo frame in the world, with the SP3200WF weighing in at 32" - big enough to be confused as a regular LCD TV. This model will definitely draw the attention of...

Dell's new Studio Slim range of desktop PCs might not be lookers like the Studio Hybrid, but at least it is easy on your wallet and goes about its job without creaking under the load. Prices start from a...

Nokia is ready to release its Tube phone come October 2nd, according to the good people at Pocket Lint. The Tube is due for an announcement at a London event, fitting in with the timescale of Nokia's promise to...

Digital photo frames are dime a dozen these days, but not many of them feature built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. Smartparts take the road less traveled with its SPX8WF wireless digital photo frame, being the first of its kind from the...

Motorola has unleashed the company's first ever USB WiMAX device known as the USBw 100. The USBw 100 looks more like a regular USB flash drive than anything else, and is able to provide high-speed mobile broadband across 2.3GHz,...

The BoomCooler adds to your street cred with its stunning design, where the $900 car stereo boasts a CDX-GT320 AM/FM radio and CD Player, a couple of 6” x 9” 240 Watt Max 4-Way Speakers, one 1100 Watt Max...

ViewSonic's range of LCD monitors might not be out of this world, but they sure as heck are functional. Take the N2201W LCD monitor for instance - this 22" model takes the widescreen route with a 16:10 aspect ratio...

Bill Gates is known for his taste for Tablet / Touch computers, so it's not so surprising that the Q1 was his choice for this donation, although I thought that he would pick a Tablet - May be Samsung...

"THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MESSAGE IS UNDER NON-DISCLOSURE." - this extract of a rejection letter is pretty clear, right? Apple intends to continue choosing what application should be featured on its store, and for "good" reason: the company...

If you have been following the news recently, you have probably seen the early photos and the launch of the T-Mobile G1. The first commercial phone powered by Google's Android is built by THC and will be commercialized by...

The KTM Barracuda looks like a Lamborghini on water, and it functions like one, too. It takes the alternative route compared to standard speedboats by maintaining water contact at all times, thanks to the self-stabilizing design that features a...

The Coin Lamp operates on a very basic principle - no money, no honey. It will only light up whenever you insert coins inside, and the lamp itself has been specially set to a pre-determined time by an internal...

This is definitely an alarm clock meant for bachelors, since I don't think any girlfriend would appreciate something so large on the bedside table, leaving no room for a matrimonial picture which is a huge no-no in any marriage....

Has Christmas come early for some? Guess so, with Amazon dropping the price of its Sony BDP-S300 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player to just $199.98 in order to clear its inventory. This price cut is significant as the previous retail...

Nothing like a scantily clad chick in a promo photo to get those wallets to open up, eh? That must be ezGear's masterplan as they roll out the Wii Boxing Gloves that look pretty much like the real thing,...

It is official - Pretec has the largest capacity CF card in the world with its new 100GB 333X CF card. Even its smaller brother, the 64GB model, already usurps the previous king of the hill that stood at...

Microsoft is currently thinking about rolling out a module-based device in its patent application known as "mobile device collaboration". This phone hardware and software combination will feature integrated “proximity detection”, “synchronizer ” and “resource coordinator” modules. Whenever you bring...

Just when you thought R2-D2 could not come in any other form factor apart from all the different iterations we've seen so far, along ambles the R2-D2 Whizzwatch. This timepiece is different from what you've seen so far since...

If you think that the Windows Mobile 6.1 experience is getting a little bit stale, bad news for you then. Microsoft has told its partners that Windows Mobile 7 is being delayed, and there is no word on a...

Mad Catz is back with the portable Rock Band drum kit, allowing you to enjoy the title without taking up too much space in your living room. The drum pads were meant to be durable and specially designed to...

Looks like CherryPal's $249 cloud computing PC has been delayed to a couple more weeks despite being originally scheduled for an early August release, making many people wonder whether this is yet another vaporware to hit the gizmo industry....

Samsung's latest consumer class point-and-shoot digital camera is the NV9, and this compact 10.2 megapixel shooter will come with the following :- 2.7" LCD display 5x optical zoom Dual Image Stabilization MP3 playback Text viewer Face Detection Technology Smile...

Samsung has teamed up with Alereon to deliver a wireless USB solution known as the Samsung NaBee which allows Samsung cameras (why can't they make it universal?) to hook up to PCs sans wires. All you need is to...

Just like a nuclear submarine, HP has released the G60 notebook silently and without any fanfare, despite it being the first 15.6" display notebook from the company. Circuit City is currently carrying the G60-120US that will feature the following...

Alltel has a clamshell handset from Motorola that not only has a decent feature set, it also doesn't raise alarm bells where your bank balance is concerned. Enter the Motorazr VE20 - which is already available via Sprint in...

Raon Digital executives must be sweating it out right now as the company has just issued a recall of its recently launched Everun Note netbook due to a fistful of failure symptoms. The original Korean notice mentioned that this...

Akai rolls out its latest portable media player (PMP) under the K11 label, but the specifications are somewhat disappointing considering the various PMPs we have floating around that do much, much more in a sleeker package. Nevertheless, the K11...

Whenever a device passes the stringent tests by the FCC, it can only mean one thing - the release of said device is imminent. Same can be said for the TomTom ONE XL II which recently passed all the...

NEC LCD Technologies has rolled out a spanking new 9" amorphous-silicon thin-filmtransistor liquid crystal display module under the part number NL8048BC24-04, featuring WVGA resolution that will target industrial equipment such as factory automation and measurement equipment. This new NEC...

Samsung has rolled out yet another stylish notebook that not only looks good, it is also slim and relatively lightweight at 1.9kg despite packing in a 6-cell battery. Inside this 14.1" notebook, you will find the following :- Intel...

The Tmobile/Google Announcement has started. You can see it live at: announcement.t-mobileg1.com - Official product page Or come back to this page from time to time if you don't have time to watch it live. Update: Google posted this video...

$22.95, Zonet ZEN3300T 10/100/1000Mb Giga PCI Network Adapter $44.99, A-DATA 8GB Micro SDHC Card $48.49, OCZ 4GB ( 2 x 2GB ) SODIMM DDR2 667MHz Laptop Memory $54.99, HP ScanJet 8250 USB 2.0 4800dpi Flatbed Document Scanner $249.99, Samsung...

Specs were partially published on Sony's website yesterday, but now the cat is out of the box. The Sony Vaio TT is a sub-3 lbs ultraportable laptop that packs an impressive list of features, including: 2x128GB RAID0 SSD drive...

"It's not lost on us that when you look at the rate of GPU power advancement, there's an enormous wealth of cycles we can take advantage of now," (John Nack, principal product manager, Photoshop). He's right, and in fact...

The Aigo USB flash drive you see here is very different compared to what we've gotten used to - it features a cap to protect the USB connector with good reason as well. This cap comes in the shape...

Samsung will roll out its HZ1 digital camera that touts to be the first 10x zoom and Ultra Wide 24mm compact in the world. With such capabilities, it is able to shoot sharper and wider images from a distance,...

I know that there are environmentally conscious people who perform a whole lot of carbon footprint calculations wherever they go, so what better way to do so than with the Japan-only CO2 Calculator? This nifty device is able to...

Forget about all rumors - what you see here is the real deal, the bona fide T-Mobile G1 Android smartphone. Guess we won't have to take trip in the time machine to tomorrow's press conference to snag details of...

Everyone knows that the HTC Dream, also known as the G1 Android smartphone, will be announced tomorrow - and before the device has even hit the ground, we already have various GPS applications ready to take advantage of the...

ICO Global Communications and Qualcomm have teamed up to work on new chips which would see a future of combined cellular/satellite phones. This technology will be incorporated into new baseband chips for use in cell phones, enabling both cellular...

Audi has a brand new Traffic Light Detection System known as Travolution. It is self-explanatory, helping improve the synchronization and phasing of traffic light networks in order to reduce stopping times while dramatically reducing the number of actual stops...

We might associate Bentley with the luxurious vehicle marque, but this time round they have worked together with German safe manufacturer Stockinger to bring you the Continental and Arnage safes. Both models are designed in the same Stockinger manner,...

Buffalo is preparing its 8x Blu-ray burners for the US market, including internal and external models. In addition to burning the 50GB dual-layer Blu-ray disc, it is also capable of writing information onto CD-Rs and other DVD-R media without...

Philip's latest cell phone, the Xenium 500, follows the footsteps of its brethren by boasting a long battery life thanks to a 1720 mAh battery that supposedly offers a talk time of 16 hours as well as a standby...

Sounds confusing, no? Well, apparently the Nokia E72 is not as we thought - it could very well turn out to be the E63 with the following features :- 320 x 240 resolution S60 Feature Pack 1 GPRS/EDGE/UMTS Wi-Fi...

Pantech has a brand new handset known as the IM-S380K, and this model will work within networks of local operator KTF, supporting data transmission speeds of up to HSDPA, making this suitable for those who want to remain connected...

Guess our friends living across the Atlantic will be able to get their hands on the BlackBerry Storm as well courtesy of Vodafone. Interestingly enough, Christmas arrives early for folks looking for the Storm, as the previous November/December launch...

HTC has not forgotten about its lower end touch screen-based smartphones such as the HTC Touch Viva (also known as the Opal) and HTC Touch, offering the TouchFLO 2D user interface - a toned down version of the TouchFLO...

The rumor mill is working overtime, and this time round we have word that HP might be shutting down VoodooPC - the very same company that HP bought a couple of years ago to take advantage of their expertise...

Electric Motorsport has unleashed its $8,000 electric motorcycle known as the GPR-S. This model does look pretty decent from the outside, and on a full charge, is able to roam around within a 35 to 60 mile radius, depending...

Well folks, after the initial excitement building up to today, we'll finally be able to lay our eyes on the T-Mobile G1 Android-powered smartphone at 10.30am EDT at a press conference tomorrow in New York. Grab a bucket of...

By guest editor Karsten Lemm It's not hard to design headphones that win raves from bloggers and customers. Just give people a big, fat bassline and you can expect to be showered with praise for "phenomenal" beats, "exceptional sound...

"We're starting to see Android get designed in on devices that extend way beyond the phone--things that might go in the automobile or things that might go in the home," (John Bruggeman, chief marketing officer at Wind River Systems)....

Yes, $499 is still quite expensive, but the MWg Zinc II could be found at $661 on Amazon and at $720 at welectronics.com. Expansys USA has the new $500 price. That obviously is the price for an unlocked (carrier-free),...

This subwoofer has been design to be powerful and yet invisible as it can be hidden in ceilings or walls, depending on your preferences. We have not tested it in the field, but if it works as advertised, it...

Forget about 8 megapixel camera phones - those will be outdated soon with the advent of 9 megapixel handsets thanks to Digital Imaging Systems and their DIS6931 9 megapixel camera module that was specially developed for mobile devices. Other...

Hmm, things really don't look too good for the people at Palm, with word that their next-generation operating system will only be finished by the end of the year. This Linux-based system software will be known as the Palm...

AT&T Home Manager Smart Touch Panel Created to add value to the wired telephone line, the AT&T Home Manager is a 7" (800x480) touch-panel (seen here in its dock) that is designed to be the home "window" to a...

A Japanese modder managed to merge both Google Maps as well as the Wiimote to develop "Tokyo-jogging". From the sounds of it, you had best get those trainers ready for some serious pavement pounding! Just like how Jogging functions...

Pentax has another entry in the world of entry-level DSLRs - the Pentax K2000. This model targets those who want to make the leap from point-and-shoot digital cameras, as it offers pretty basic DSLR features without confusing the layman...

Getting up in the mornings can be quite a challenge to many people, even more so when you have had a hard night's partying. The Tantrum Alarm Clock could aid you in your quest to arrive at work on...

Dell is working hard on rolling out its 17" Precision mobile workstation that will be powered by the latest Intel Quad Core processor, capable of holding up to a whopping 16GB RAM for your professional working needs. This is...

Designed by Rooz Mousavi, the Samsonite OBAG takes on the brand name of a popular luggage company, packaging it in a totally different form factor - a roll-on bag that literally rolls on. The rugged exterior is more than...

I don't know about you, but when I put down good money for a movie, I still prefer it to come in a physical format since I don't have to worry about just how many times I have downloaded...

As reported earlier, iRex has introduced its new digital reader that features the following :- 10.2" display Black and white Lithium ion battery The new Digital Reader 1000 will retail for $649, while the touch screen version goes for...

What is LaserGames, you ask? Well, it is a means of controlling games as well as applications using nothing but a simple laser pointer that are more often than not used just for presentation purposes. With LaserGames, you will...

We all know that Microsoft's next operating system will be known as Windows 7, but just how revolutionary will it be? My favorite operating system from Microsoft to date is still Windows XP - there is something about this...

Kodak is back with a couple of new All-in-One printers known as the ESP 7 and ESP 9. Both models boast to offer the lowest ink replacement cost in the industry, helping consumers save an average of $110 annually...

Olympus also wants in on the Micro Four Thirds action with a new model that relies on the smaller, mirrorless design that aims to replicate the look as well as short, swappable lenses found on a vintage rangefinder camera...

For folks who are jumping up and down with joy concerning news of a 32GB iPhone 3G, well, sorry to burst your bubble but this handset is not meant to be at this point in time. According to Boy...

It just makes me wonder where these people find the passion and time to construct amazing structures using nothing but LEGO bricks, case in point this LEGO Aircraft Carrier that is modeled after the Harry S. Truman, tipping the...

Here is yet another cooking utensil concept - the Cooking Tiles that was part of an entry to this year's Electrolux design contest. The Cooking Tiles concept assumes that wireless power (WiTricity, anyone?) is an everyday occurence, where individual...

Averatec has a brand new netbook for the masses known as the Buddy, but the system specifications doesn't deviate away from standard issue netbook configurations, including :- Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor 1GB RAM 160GB hard drive 10" display Windows...

Thermaltake is famous for their line of PC cooling systems, but this one definitely wins points for being unique as it relies on a DC-inverter micro refrigeration system onboard that uses a similar compressor/condenser/coolant system found in refrigerators and...

HP has started to ship the HDX16t entertainment notebook PC that comes with the following specifications :- Intel Core 2 Duo processor 16" LCD display Up to 3GB RAM Up to 320GB hard drive DVD burner/Blu-ray Combo Drive Integrated...

Leica pushes the envelope yet again with its new S2 digital camera that is able to capture images in 37 megapixel glory, despite being relatively small in size. The whole idea of the S2 is to provide "the quality...

iRiver is a household name where portable media players are concerned, and this time round we have the iRiver P.Pie P20 that was specially designed to target professionals, although the specifications look good enough for the layman. Features include...

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Panasonic showcased is Lumix G prototype that looks pretty much the same like the Lumix G1 at first glance, but then again there is a fair number of features that make it different. You will find a stereo microphone...

The US military is working round the clock to develop thought helmets for their troops, where the final end result would be virtual telepathy. Guess the silent communication part on the battlefield is good, but I dread to read...

Finnish cell phone manufacturer Nokia has rolled out more information for its next generation of Internet tablets, confirming the presence of 3G HSPA connectivity and a TI OMAP3 processor. Nokia will also enable OpenGL ES 2.0 compatibility for graphics...

Resident Evil, the survival horror franchise that really got things moving for the genre is back, this time round targeting the mobile platform known as N-Gage. Resident Evil Degeneration will feature a couple of separate play modes, different mission...

Chinavasion, purveyor of all things weird and gadgety is out with they very own projector-equipped cell phone. This tri-band GSM model features :- Touch screen display Bluetooth connectivity Digital camera microSD memory card slot 640 x 480 resolution projector...

Here's a full frontal shot of the yet-unreleased Sony Ericsson Rika, which is essentially a Walkman-capable model of the Sony Ericsson G705. Judging by the image above, there is front-facing camera which indicates 3G compatibility. Other than that, not...

Here's a secretive new compact projector that doesn't have any name or model number attached to it just yet, but it does boast the following :- 4:3 aspect ratio Max. 180/min. 21cm projection distance 640 x 480 resolution NTSC...

Canada's Best Buy ads have featured the Telus HTC Touch Pro, appearing side-by-sde with the Touch Diamond as well as Touch Dual, confirming this highly anticipated handset will be making its way to Telus stores in due time. Unfortunately...

Samsung's Bresson cell phone has been leaked from retailer Phones4U, and this model forges way ahead of the rest in terms of megapixel count thanks to its 8 megapixel shooter. Also known as the M8800, the Bresson will come...

Samsung's Armani 2 phone merges both Korean and European idealogies into one device known as the Samsung Armani Night Effect. Features of this beautiful candybar handset includes :- Quadband GSM/HSDPA connectivity 2.2" reinforced glass AMOLED display 3.2 megapixel camera...

Mitsubishi will be making available its i MiEV electric vehicle in Iceland in the near future, helping Iceland achieve its target of being fossil fuel free by 2050. Strangely enough, the vehicle isn't even available in Japan at least...

Folks at Crackberry have managed to get their hands on the BlackBerry Javelin and they have come to an early conclusion that this Curve upgrade is pretty decent, complete with BlackBerry's signature comfortable keyboard that is a snap to...

SanDisk announced its new microSD memory card known as the SlotMusic. Each card has a minimum storage space of 1GB, and is able to playback tunes at up to 320kbps quality. All cards will come pre-loaded with DRM-free content...

Black & Decker are famous for their line of power tools, and the new 5 Sheet Crosscut Studio Shredder is a paper shredder that looks absolutely stunning. The 4" form factor makes it a snap to carry around, making...

GPS systems are fine and dandy, but as usual the disabled are left out of the picture - until now. Navevo from the UK has announced the BBNav, a Blue Badge GPS navigation system that was specially designed to...

Fancy a new Sony Reader? Looks like this photo shows that one is up on the horizon, but as to whether this is just a new color or a totally new model altogether is up for debate. After all,...

This is definitely a watch that defies conventional thinking - the Zihotch Retro Phone Watch. It uses a retro phone dial as its face, and interestingly enough, dialing a number (117) to get the time will result in a...

The AmpLamp table lamp does not only function as a practical device, it is also a posh home accessory that helps you add to the room's overall ambience with soothing tunes without looking out of place. The layered design,...

The Numark TTi is the latest USB turntable that boasts an iPod dock as one of its recording source options, enabling you to work with the iPod Video (5G and above) as well as iPod nano (2G and above),...

Long road trips are bearable if you love driving alone or with your partner, but factor in a bunch of rowdy kids behind and you'll have a tough time on your hands unless you're as authoritarian a figure as...

The Acer X3200 mini desktop doesn't skimp on features though, so don't be fooled by its diminutive size. This model features the following to help you jump straight into the world of high definition entertainment :- Quad-core AMD processor...

Solar power is the way to go, and these portable Solar Stik panels look set to become all the rage as it not only harvests electricity from the harsh rays of our sun, it also boasts a wind generator...

The Switch Mouse from Humanscale looks different from the rest as it takes on an ergonomic aspect before functionality is factored in. Meant to reduce repetitive stress injuries, this mouse features a V-shaped based and tilts at a 45-degree...

The Walkstation is a unique office/home addition that will help you get some work done as well as sweat out the day's frustrations. It might sound rather awkward to think that one can concentrate on crunching numbers while walking,...

The LG Secret gets new shades that will definitely draw plenty of oohs and aahs from people around, including exotic names like Ruby Violet and Titan Gold. Picking up either will cost you around $600, and other than the...

Microsoft has received a patent for a GPS navigation device that functions as a primary gizmo, featuring a base where you can hook up other modular components such as a cell phone or digital camera among others. Touted modules...

Apple is no stranger to product and accessory recalls, and this time round it is the USB power adapter for the iPhone 3G that undergoes this exercise. According to Apple, the USB power adapter for iPhone 3Gs might pose...

Word has it that the upcoming Vaio TZ series will be known as TT, with more information to roll out tomorrow. The TT series is touted to arrive in Europe within a month's time, and specific model numbers from...

Can't find a way to keep Junior occupied other than video games? Well, maybe you can give the Fingertip Keyboard Gloves a shot. These children's gloves will play musical notes whenever the fingertips are tapped against just about any...

Think you have what it takes to make it big on American Idol, but your friends and family think otherwise? Why not get as much practise in as possible with the Memorex SingStand. This karaoke system relies on an...

Go green with the iYo induction charger, as this Peter Thuvander-inspired concept design features a tiny lithium ion battery within the yo-yo, charging up during play so that you can plug in other exhausted electronic devices later to juice...

As we all know, the modern mom has tons to juggle - family, work and friends. Devoted dads aren't too easy to find, and more often than not it is mom who brings Junior out on a stroller, but...

You must be a real hard-core geek if your desktop has the Talking Heart Mouse. As its name suggests, this peripheral comes in the form of a heart and speaks out "I love you" just in case you did...

The LG KC910 which will replace the Viewty has been given a new name - the LG Renoir. To refresh your memory, the Renoir is endowed with the following :- Quad-band GSM/UMTS (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps) 3" WQVGA touch screen...

Here are more details on the Porient H12 that will oust the Linux-powered H9 UMPC which was revealed last year. This handheld device will come with the following :- Intel XScale PXA270 520MHz processor 4.8" display at 800 x...

The boffins at MIT have come up with yet another mechanical wonder - a self-navigating wheelchair that is able to learn about its surroundings thanks to simple voice commands, traveling throughout the map that is conjured from the bowels...

C-Motech is first off the blocks to release the maiden dual-mode WiMax/EV-DO USB dongle in the world at CTIA Wireless in San Francisco. Known as the CMU-300, this device is 100% compatible with the IEEE 802.16e-2005 WiMax standard in...

Now that you've all grown up, how many of you still have your Lazer Tag toys in the basement? I know that these were the rage back in the heydays of the NES, as it allowed you and your...

Sheldon, a labrador who is the nephew of current Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's Koni (obviously a labrador, too), is the first animal to wear a new dog-tracking collar that is tracked via a global navigational satellite system (GLONASS)....

Shuttle is famous for its range of desktop PC chassis, and this time round they're offering an all-in-one package known as the Shuttle D10. Inside the D10 one will find :- 7" touch screen display at 800 × 480...

Velocity has unveiled its 83 smartphone at CTIA, and this Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional-powered handset will feature the following :- Integrated GPS receiver microSD memory card slots (yes, two of them!) 2.8" touch screen display Odyssey user interface 2...

BenQ is still in the sandbox with their range of digital cameras never really breaking out of the point-and-shoot mold, and the E1050 is yet another example. This uber slim digital camera features :- 10 megapixel CCD sensor 3x...

Once upon a time, headphones were functional and remained as that, without really paying much attention to looking good for both itself and the wearer. Times sure have changed, and today we have Thanko rolling out their new earring...

NeuroSky Inc. has come up with a new prototype sensor that uses your brainwaves to control your cell phone. This seemingly magical procedure is based on similar medical technology, measuring brain relaxation and concentration to relay a corresponding command...

The iRex Reader 1000 is due to make its debut later next Monday, at least that's what Forbes claims. I hope that this will be a substantial improvement over the regular iLiad e-reader. iRex has its sights set on...

RCA rolled out the Lyra Slider portable media player that comes in a similar slider form factor as found in cell phones, helping slim down the device without sacrificing on controls. It comes in a black and chrome look...

HP might be more famous when it comes to notebooks, desktops and printers, but that doesn't mean they can't come up with other kinds of devices. This time round we have the HP 8" digital picture frame that allows...

Casio has decided to release a limited edition Astro Boy G-Shock watch to commemorate the passing of legendary anime artist Osamu Tezuka back in 1989, and this watch will be made available at the end of November. This run...

Adam Brodowski has come up with the three part Sook Cut concept which is capable of whipping up lip-smacking meals out of various ingredients which you have absolutely no idea on how to combine them tastefully. The cutting board,...

Skybar is a wine preservation and optimization system that stores fine wine at their optimum temperature, serving them the way it is meant to be without any worries of spilling the bottle's contents happening. The Skybar is smart enough...

Yet another netbook hits the market, this time round from Mouse Computer and their G1000. This model will come with the following specifications :- 10.2" LCD display 1,024 x 600 resolution Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor 1GB RAM 160GB...

Could this leak of an internal memo point towards a new Xbox 360 model, or is it just a renaming exercise? The memo mentions a change of name for the Elite or Arcade SKUs to Xbox Pure, with Lean...

Samsung is officially in the netbook market with their NC10 release, touting the following specifications. 10.2" SuperBright LED display 1,024 x 600 resolution Intel Atom processor 80GB/160GB hard drive Wi-Fi connectivity Bluetooth 2.0 support 1.3 megapixel camera 3-in-1 memory...

No idea why Packard Bell decided to take Apple's naming convention route with their latest power-packed gaming notebook known as the iPower GX. This model comes with a "street art cover" that conveys plenty of attitude - essential for...

Intel's Atom has received a dual-core upgrade in the form of the 330, and despite clocking in at 1.6GHz just like the Atom, it boasts double of everything - two cores and the same amount of caches, sipping a...

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Sony's two SXRD projectors, the VPL-VW80 and VPL-HW10 has just been given their release dates and pricing. The former will roll out on November 20 while the latter is available a month earlier. Features found on the VPL-HW10 include...

This Electrolux concept, the Cook Top Vesta from Matthias Pinkert targets folks who are always on the move and about, where no home is permanent. Also ideal for people who live in increasingly cramped spaces where studio apartment designs...

Certain Sony Bravia TVs do come equipped with an Ethernet port and hence are able to display websites in the comfort of your living room, in addition to having mini-desktops integrated within to allow widgets to be displayed while...

Audiovox introduced the Acoustic Research ARNC01 earbuds that tout to offer active processing which helps reduce ambient noise, allowing you to enjoy your music even more fully even when traveling on an airplane full of crying babes and talkative...

RCA's latest pocket camcorder, the Small Wonder EZ300 is high definition capable that won't break the bank. It won't shoot full HD though, maxing out at 720p, but you can augment the 2GB of internal memory which can be...

Nintendo's Wiimote requires some charging every now and then, and Teknocreations is here to save the day with their InCharge battery pack and charge stand. The latter utilizes a set of lithium polymer batteries that are touted to be...

Regardless of whether your iPhone is of the 3G variety or not, XtremeMac has your best interests at heart with a trio of speaker docks that is compatible with both handsets. First off is the Luna Voyager Clock Radio...

Despite the seemingly unstoppable success of the Palm Centro, it is not enough to stop the downward spiral in terms of earnings. Palm bled $41.9 million this quarter, compared to the $0.8 million loss from the corresponding period a...

The Evolution Mobile Bar is just the thing for folks who can't help but get a little bit of boost from alcohol after a long hard day at the office. This portable home bar can be set up in...

Asus has grand plans of breaking into the top 5 notebook vendor in Japan sometime next year by building on their Eee PC success. Currently, up to 85% of Asus' sales in Japan consist of Eee PC products, and...

HTC is looking forward to the release of T-Mobile's G1 phone that will be powered by Google's Android platform, hoping that this handset will move plenty of units where sales are concerned so that they can boost their bottomline....

I think the folks who designed the Audiovox RCA RIR205 must've been stuck in the early 1990s or something, since that's what it looks like anyways. Definitely not something you want to impress people in your home with, as...

This is Motorola's second Bluetooth headset for today. The H780 has noise-cancellation, seven hours of battery life (according to the specifications), along with a strong design style that users will either love or hate (which are you?): a textured...

The Motorola H15 has been designed to feature the sound quality that Motorola can produce today. It has a noise-cancelling system To activate it, users can just flip the microphone open. With this, users don't have to wonder if...

Available in 1, 2, 3 and 4 Terabytes, the Linkstation Quad is Buffalo's high-end consumer-level network storage device. As such, it is certified DLNA, which means that it can stream media files to compatible networked multi-media appliances. There are...

Buffalo just showed us their latest ultra-portable drive, it's called the MiniStation "Shinobi", which means "protector" in Japanese if I remember correctly. I guess that it's appropriate if you're using it as a backup device... The Shinobi look is...

The phenomenon known as Michael Phelps certainly set alight the imagination of many, with his ability to slice through water at a pace that the world has never seen before. This jack of all trades is certainly master of...

Cell phones can definitely save lives if you're calling for help during an emergency, but with the proper software on it, the handset can even investigate and contain a polio outbreak as evident in what happened in East Africa....

The Vestalife Ladybug was, and is, pretty stunning to look at, taking an extremely imaginative route where iPod docks are concerned, and this time round we have Element Skateboards joining in the fray to come up with Limited Edition...

The MSI Wind isn't exactly outdated as it was just released this year, but that has not stopped MSI officials from looking into the next generation MSI Wind range. The Wind U120 is slated for a release next year,...

Mac owners can finally enjoy the benefits of the CardScan Executive - a business card scanner that comes with a contact management software to make sure you never, ever lose information of a newly acquired business contact ever again....

Lexar is working hand in hand with Eye-Fi to come up with a 2GB SD memory card known as the Shoot-N-Sync. The Shoot-N-Sync does everything the normal Eye-Fi does, but this time round it will be available from a...

Super Talent has a could of Solid State Drives (SSDs) out this week - the MasterDrive OX and the MasterDrive PX. The former will be easier on your pockets compared to the latter, featuring multi-level cell NAND flash, read...

ION Audio has released a new 35mm slide and film scanner to help you preserve all those memories of yore digitally, if you haven't yet done so already. This $100 device known as the SLIDES 2 PC is a...

OLEDs are way better display technology compared to regular LCD, but then again it also costs significantly more. This could be the reason why Digital Foci's Pocket Album keychain comes with a mere 1.5" of viewing real estate, displaying...

Plantronics is back again with yet another headset, the Voyager 835 which comes with noise-canceling as well as dual-microphone technology. The Voyager 835 is smart enough to test and analyze background noise, using its AudioIQ algorithm to alter sound...

Hot news - T-Mobile's Android-powered cell phone will retail for the same price as its nearest rival, the iPhone 3G, at $199. This strategic pricing will definitely make the indecisive bunch lose their heads as they lose out on...

Move over, PS3. You ain't the cheapest Blu-ray player in town anymore, as the Memorex MVBD-2510 Blu-ray Disc Player takes over your spot. Granted, it won't be able to play games but it does take away that coveted marketing...

Toshiba's NB100 netbook has been confirmed to hit the UK in October, and it is basically the NB105 as reported earlier, save for the fact that this model number is meant for folks living in the UK. Just like...

Toshiba is on a roll where full HD LCD TVs are concerned, having announced yet another five series - the ZH7000, Z7000, FH7000, H7000 and C7000.The ZH7000 Series will roll out this November, and will come in 42", 46"...

You know that this is a pretty bare bones case judging by both its look and name - the Antec Skeleton PC Case. This enclosure might look as though you ain't getting much bang for your buck, but it...

$4.50, Lexar Disney Captain Jack Sparrow 1GB USB Flash Wristband $11.99, Centon Data Stick Pro 4GB USB Flash Drive $29.99, Sennheiser CX300 Black Ear-Canal Headphones $39.99, Garmin GPS 80 Handheld Personal Navigator w/2.2'' LCD $499.99, Toshiba 32CV510U Regza LCD...

Asus has a brand new videophone for folks who want a cheap video call solution or are in a long distance relationship - the AiGuru SV1. The SV1 is an upgrade over its predecessor, the S1, and the most...

LG is currently mass producing 17.1" LCD panels for notebooks that feature RGB LED backlight technology, making it the first in the industry to do so. Relying on LED lamps to power the backlight, LG managed to achieve a...

Hewlett Packard remains top dog where being the leading supplier of notebooks in the world is concerned, completing its two-year run in the same position. As for the previous leader Dell, it remains as the first loser in second...

Samsung has a couple more handsets from the BEAT line - the BEATb and BEATs, also known as the M3410 and M3200, respectively. Both models will come with the Motion Play feature, letting you shake the handset to control...

Honda aims to make our road safer with their new multi-view camera system that is able to show various points from multiple wide-angle CCD cameras right smack on the vehicle’s navigation screen itself, lowering the chances of you missing...

Oracom of Korea has just released its latest portable media player, the W30 that will feature a haptic user interface (seems that the haptic feature is all the rage these days) which will grace the 3" WQVGA display. In...

The Recycle USB flash drive you see here is on Mother Nature's side, as the entire exterior case is made up of recycled newspaper. Unfortunately, INF Import did not care to mention just how much storage space it holds,...

Is this phone a hoot or what? Most people would associate high heels with a "come hither" look, and to see you use this handset will definitely make you the laughing stock of the company, unless you've got the...

We've talked about the fusion IO before: it's a high-end solid state drive (SSD) designed for enterprise applications (servers). Because it is SSD-based, it has ultra-fast access time and throughput that standard disks can't touch. Unlike most SSD, it is...

TDK is first off the blocks to make available 6x Blu-ray recordable (BD-R) and Blu-ray recordable double layer (BD-R DL) media in the US. I suppose this piece of news will only interest you if you have tons of...

If you're really that hard up for space and yet need a computer of sorts running in your pad, then the Fit-PC Slim from CompuLab could be just the solution for you. This tiny fanless computer sips 6 watts...

British modder Bacteria has a great love for cartridges, and his latest creation is known as the Mini-Platform Plug'n'Play Console System. The system might not be aesthetically pleasing in any way, but it does boast the ability to play...

Boy do I wish I was born later in the future as school won't be that boring any more, not with the Synergy multi-touch desk. This upcoming futuristic learning device will soon be installed in schools and colleges in...

Griffin Technology's latest iPhone accessory, the AirCurve was recently announced at Apple Expo Paris. This peripheral will cater to both the iPhone and iPhone 3G, featuring a special clear polycarbonate acoustic amplifier that aims to offer superior audio from...

Photokina 2008 will be the platform where Minox's SpyCam makes its debut, and this model is touted to be the smallest digicam to date. Despite the diminutive size, this is a 3.2 megapixel shooter and comes with 128MB of...

The Everun Note is yet another netbook to hit our shores, and it does not disappoint in terms of features, although I would like to see the 7" touch screen display come in a larger variety sometime down the...

Designer Marc Owens have conjured the Da Vinci alarm clock that helps the user keep to a strict 3.5/.5 sleep schedule devised by the Renaissance Man, providing the user with 21 hours of waking time each day devoid of...

I'm not too sure why you would want to stress yourself further at the office with the USB Traffic Light 3-Port Hub that reminds you of all the time wasted and rising blood pressure levels of rush hour traffic,...

Medtronic aims to help reduce the risk of accidents caused by diabetes by developing a dashboard mounted device that will work in tandem with a glucose monitor that is able to track the driver's blood sugar levels, using a...

Sennheiser is famous for their range of headphones and other audio equipment, and this time round they have delivered yet again with the VMX Office Bluetooth headset. This new device will target the new generation of mobile workers, connected...

Guess the lawsuits against Apple's iPhone 3G ain't stopping anytime soon, even with a man from Little Rock, Arkansas initiating a class action lawsuit with high expectations of receiving $5 million in damages at the minimum. The crime? Apple...

Think your radio at home is the bomb? Well, you ain't seen nothing yet with the Elements Stardust, a blinged up, crystal-studded radio that will definitely cause your other half's heart to go a-flutter as she drops hints for...

iLuv takes on the portable sector this time round with the iSP100 portable stereo speakers. The two 2W speakers are powered by a trio of AAA batteries, and it doesn't only cater to the iPod/iPhone crowd since it comes...

Talk about a truly unique controller for your PC or Mac system - Actiga has rolled out a new line of Mini-Motion controllers that cater for different game categories, and they come in a whole host of form factors...

I'm sure the well connected have built up a huge library of business cards by now, but I'm also pretty confident that something like this has not yet made their way into any collection just yet - the dentist...

Boffins at Northwestern Medical School recently concluded that ear prosthesis is able to increase apparent audio quality to a level that helps improve speech recognition in noisy environments, after studying eight different silicone rubber prostheses. Auricular prostheses provide an...

Lenovo knows that being green is the new buzzword, and hence have released a slew of new monitors that aim to keep Mother Nature and Greenpeace activists happy. First off we have the 17" L1700p that consumes 30% less...

Wall-E's a truly memorable film IMHO, and I guess it was just a matter of time before somebody made a Lego version out of this cheeky little robot. Built using a Lego NXT kit, this cute little bugger is...

Just in case the world goes by without realizing it, Microsoft has quietly slipped in Zunes that come in new shades, including white as well as a blue Zune 120. I suppose it was Apple who made white look...

Onda's VX525 might resemble an iPhone at first glance, but savvy readers will realize that this is no phone but a plain portable media player instead. Still, the asking price of $44 is pretty unbelievable considering the VX525 is...

Granted, Internet tablets never really caught on with the masses as it is much more comfortable surfing with a featherweight netbook, but that isn't stopping Nokia from working on a next generation Internet tablet which will rely on the...

China's pretty notorious for their range of fakes and clones when it comes to consumer electronics, so it isn't surprising to read about fake NAND flash being branded as Samsung chips and sold as bulk from China. Majority of...

Kenwood has a couple of CD receivers in the offing, and they are the DPX503 and DPX303. The DPX503 is said to feature a large multi-line display with full-spectrum variable illumination that is definitely worth a second look, including...

Getting around Japan is pretty fast and convenient thanks to their myriad of bullet trains and rail lines, and this time round they're pushing for even faster trains thanks to Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Touted to be the country's fastest...

Canon's slew of releases ain't stopping, with the SX10 IS being yet another digital camera that was announced. You will find the following features and specifications in this 10 megapixel shooter :- 2.5" folding LCD display 20x wide-angle zoom...

In addition to Canon's SD880 IS digital camera is the SD990 IS, a slightly more powerful version for those who have a larger shoestring budget to play with. If you're one of the rare few who have yet to...

Canon's a household name when it comes to point-and-shoot digital cameras, and their recently announced PowerShot SD880 IS offers more of the same - reliability and hassle-free performance. For $299, you will be able to pick up the SD880...

Mamiya is back with a vengeance at Photokina 2008, announcing their upcoming digital camera known as the Mamiya ZDb 22 megapixel Digital Back. It will feature double the memory of its predecessor, enabling you to capture up to 22...

Sony's lifted the curtains on a couple of its new projectors - the SRX-T110 and SRX-T105. Both of them will come with the same 2,500:1 contrast ratio, but the former has a brightness of 11,000 ANSI lumens thanks to...

Sotec wants in on some living room action with the E7 all-in-one PC that not only fulfills your daily computing tasks as well as entertainment options, it also boasts an integrated iPod dock for you to view your favorite...

Nova Media has rolled out the iCON 401 wireless USB modem that is able to offer worldwide coverage as well as upload speeds of up to 5.76Mbps. Features include an integrated antenna that has been built into the swivel...

As it is the case with leading Taiwanese manufacturers, the specifications of the Asus Galxy7 impress: 800x480 pixels display, 3.5G, WCDMA, 5 Megapixel Camera, aGPS, Wi-Fi and so on... but although the construction quality seems to be good (stainless...

T-Mobile Germany got everyone's attention when they posted this image of a never-seen before Macbook Pro computer on their website. The black bezel and the lack of lid opening button on the front prompted Mac enthusiast to speculate about...

eBay user jdavidson31 is the lucky winner of this auction that ended this morning (Pacific Time). Now, why would anyone pay this amount to get a Blackberry Javelin is beyond us. May be it's a competitor that can't wait...

Wellcome images: electrodes setup A brain electrical oscillations signature test developed by neurologist Champadi Raman Mukundan has been used by prosecutors to help convict a female murder suspect in India. Here's the process: Suspected details of the crime are read...

Wired's gadget lab has a cool feature article presenting how they got Mac OSX running on a Medion Akoya, also known as the MSI Wind. This $499 machine is cute, white, somewhat shiny and could be a great Macbook...

We've often said that most users don't own more than 4GB of music files, that's why we recommended the 4GB nano in our uber10 list last year. When Apple announced the new iPod recently, we did not pay attention...

Our friends from UMPC portal have spent 10 weeks with the Medion Akoya, which shares the same hardware platform as the MSI Wind nettop. Overall, they think that this is a great computer that should fulfill basic tasks such...

Toshiba and Acer seem to have been the primary victims of Apple's success, as both companies saw their share go down year over year. It's not really surprising, just walk in to a random internet cafe and look at...

The H1 Fugu might seem to be rather unorthodox in terms of design where helicopters are concerned, but Matt Bassett has placed space and flexibility as the top priorities in a rescue helicopter, opting for maximum efficiency without sacrificing...

Sotec has jumped onto the netbook bandwagon, and their DC101 netbook will make its debut come October 3rd, featuring the following :- 10.1" LCD widescreen display with LED backlight 1,024 x 600 resolution Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor 1GB...

Transcend's JetFlash V85C is the latest compact USB flash drive in the family, and it is able to store up to 8GB of data wherever you go. On the outside, you will find crystallized Swarovski elements to up the...

Carl Zeiss has a brand new Distagon T* 2.8/21 lens for the masses, and this 21mm super wide angle lens will work great with either digital and analog full-format SLR cameras with EF (ZE), F (ZF) and K (ZK)...

How many of you actually own a visual headset to connect to your iPod or portable media player? The idea is pretty cool though - you get to enjoy a large screen experience without the other visual distractions around,...

Looks like the Nintendo 64 still has a place in the hearts of many, and modder Hailrazer managed to rip the innards from the N64 and include it in a Lazer Doodle children's toy, dubbing it the Darth 64....

Sharp's Aquos line has a brand new LCD TV for the masses, and this time round we're treated to 65" of goodness thanks to the Aquos LC-65GX5. Available from October onwards, the LC-65GX5 features :- 2,000:1 (up to 15,000:1)...

The Sanyo NVM-4370 has finally made its mark by appearing in retail stores, featuring the following :- 4.3" display Text-to-speech feature Bluetooth connectivity FM transmitter The Sanyo NVM-4370 can also be connected to a reverse gear camera that makes...

Iomega has had some pretty sleek looking storage devices in the past, and this time their eGo line is augmented by the release of the Helium, a 2.5" portable hard drive that was specially designed to work hand in...

HP knows just how important the keyboard is at the office, and I'm pretty sure the folks working at HP have experienced the pain of a spoilt keyboard due to a wayward elbow that resulted in a spilt drink...

This has got to be one of the weirder hardware hacks in recent memory - Steve from Panocamera.com managed to build a custom interface from his Canon DSLR that is viewed over the Nintendo DS Lite, where the latter...

If you’ve been playing with Google Maps’ My Location today, you might have noticed (if you’re in the city) that the blue dot showing where you are looks a little smaller than usual. That’s because Google has updated their Google Maps and improved the algorithms that determine where you are.

Eizo has started selling an optical mouse that doubles as a remote controller for your TV and other appliances. The Eizo-C@T-one will work as a normal mouse until you flip it over, whereby its tilt sensor will switch to the TV function and can be used as a remote controller.

It’s amazing how people like to buy watches that don’t seem to be willing to tell you the time. Storm’s Ambition looks to be another fine example of this. At first glance, you won’t be able to see the time, and with the watch looking like it’s trying to keep the time behind bars.

If you’re in the mood for a retro-looking USB hub, then check out this rotary dial phone usb hub. Going for just $15, it’ll probably be an easy way for you to inject a retro theme to your desk.

Canon has a new flagship PowerShot model - the G10 that will take over from where the G9 left off. Just take a look at the features and specifications below and do leave a comment on how you think...

OLED technology in displays might be the bomb, but they'll knock the wind out of your sails with the price tag as well. Kodak is trying out OLED technology on its new digital photo frame that comes with the...

Canon has announced its new 5D Mark II that will oust its predecessor which has been around for a good three years already. The 5D Mark II is no slouch in terms of performance, and comes with the following...

Talk about seing things from a totally different angle! This Zoom Lens Mug turns upside down everything we thought we knew about an expensive zoom lens for a camera - it is literally a mug with an exterior that...

Beer, also known as the nectar of the gods, is worth downing after a long hard day at the office. I believe it tastes even better when you have your favorite music playing in the background. If you happen...

The Target Project is pretty interesting to think about, as it claims to "record time, date, weight, height, obesity, and skin color for analysis." As to the intentions of doing so, I'll leave that up to you - freedom...

AOC has unveiled an extremely slim LCD monitor for the masses - it measures just 12mm deep, which makes it pretty fragile and definitely not meant for anyone who is prone to anger outbursts at work. This 17" monitor...

Creative's latest Sound Blaster X-Fi notebook ExpressCard is meant for folks who want something much better compared to standard integrated audio found in majority of notebooks these days that have an unoccupied ExpressCard slot. The X-Fi is able to...

Memorex's latest addition to the world of iPod accessories is the miniMove boombox - designed in the same form factor as a woman's handbag, this dock is highly portable as it can be carried using an integrated handle. You...

Looks like Flashzilla ain't happening after all - SanDisk has rejected an unsolicited proposal from Samsung Electronics, where their offer stands at $26 per share in cash. SanDisk is standing firm in its position as it pointed out that...

LaCie thinks big with the new 4big Quadra RAID that offers a whopping 6TB of storage space, eSATA connectivity, hot-swapping ability as well as up to 80% energy savings compared to standard RAID toiwers. Those who are involved in...

The Mono speaker concept might sound (pun not intended) rather outdated, but in reality, it offers a closer professional home surround sound thanks to its ability to emit audio in diametrical directions for superior surround sound performance. The special...

Fukato's new netbook, the Datacask is much more powerful than what was offered in the past, and one of the most notable improvements is the change of processor from a lowly AMD Geode LX 500MHz processor to Intel's Atom...

$10.00, Transcend 4GB microSD Card $18.00, SanDisk 4GB Cruzer Titanium Plus U3 Smart USB 2.0 Flash Drive $99.99, Garmin StreetPilot C330 GPS Navigator - 3.5'' Touchscreen $249.99, HP Laserjet 3600n Color Laser Printer, 600 x 600 dpi, Up to...

SmartQ's Tao portable media player takes the glamorous route of touch screen capability with the following features :- 3.3" touch screen display at 480 x 320 resolution Supports AVI (XVID/DivX3.11), RM/RMVB, FLV, WMV, ASF, 3GP, MPEG, DAT and MP4...

I'm not sure how important you think an alarm clock should be, but If you have your iPhone on the bed side table at night, you might as well dock it in the Logitech Pure-Fi Anytime to charge it...

I met the Crashplan people last week when I was walking around the demo pit at TC50. They are using a peer-to-peer system to backup your data from a computer to another one (or to a local drive). Among the...

It's not like you don't have enough choices on your desktop but these speakers are interesting for two reasons: Firstly, there is a single USB cable for sound and power (no power brick!) and that leaves your desk clean...

History is made as a four-foot-long helicopter relied on artificial intelligence (AI) to fly itself over Stanford University in California yesterday without any pilot. This is groundbreaking news as it shows the possibility of using such technology to scout...

Czech electronics manufacturer Eltrinex has their own mini-notebook known as the MobilePC that offers pretty good value for money after you take its specifications as listed below into consideration. 10.2" LCD display VIA C7-M 1.6GHz processor 1GB RAM 320GB...

GameChanger has released its Audio Bone 1.0 headphones that rely on bone conduction to channel audio in the clearest manner possible, instead of taking the traditional in-ear or earbud route that many other device manufacturers have pledged themselves to....

Yahoo! tries something different this time round, rolling out a bunch of GPS-enable bicycles that comes with cameraphones that have been set to snap images automatically between time intervals, uploading those photos to Flickr to riders in cities around...

Sony's A700 DSLR has gotten a new firmware update that features a fair number of significant changes including the following :- The choice to select auto exposure bracketing (single & continuous) with 3 shots in 2 EV steps The...

One look at the Sharp Aquos BD-HDV22 and you'll notice something strange, somewhat akin to seeing somebody keep a dodo bird as a pet. What you get is a Blu-ray player that is placed side-by-side with a VHS tape...

With the Wii really chalking up the numbers on sales charts thanks to its relatively low price and motion-control capability, it does make one wonder what the next big thing in the world of video games will be. Is...

The Kahilo KU860 netbook might actually fool some into thinking that this is the Kohjinsha SH6 series, but upon closer inspection you will see that it isn't. Specifications-wise as shown below, the KU860 shouldn't be a computing powerhouse in...

Hate getting lost while you're outdoors at a camp? Well, instead of letting fear get a grip on you while you're venturing away from base camp alone, the Bushnell BackTrack device ought to soothe those fears. It relies on...

Seidio understands just how frustrating it can be to run out of juice on your device while you're nowhere within sight of a power outlet, which is why they have a range of Seidio Extended Life batteries available for...

With Zune's long awaited 3.0 update, Microsoft's diminutive portable media player now supports Audible services, which means you'll be able to enjoy electronic books on the go after getting bored of your audio and video collection. Heck, you can...

If you're hankering after the E4200 and E4300 Latitude laptops from Dell, then wait no longer - both of them have be put on sale online. The 12.1" E4200 will start from $2,000 upwards, while the 13.3" E4300 will...

Toshiba has started to ship a couple of its Tecra notebooks - the M10 and A10. Both models will feature the following specifications :- Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) / P8600 (2.40GHz) / T9400 (2.53GHz) processor Up to...

Have you ever thrown in your pants into the washing machine only to realize that your USB flash drive was inside as well? Chances are all that spinning and water would spell the end of all data stored on...

We looked at the Vertu Signature S Design a couple of days ago, and this time round we have more news on the design. It comes with a signature - not that of a celebrity or famous person, but...

The HTC Touch Diamond has just gotten a new paint job, and it will be available in white. This new color will be available at store shelves this October, but other than the color change, everything else underneath the...

Dell is working with Sonic Solutions to manufacture Qflix DVD drives that enable users to record downloaded movies to DVD the legal way, so you don't have to worry about folks armed to the teeth wearing balaclavas knocking down...

Casio has a brand new digital compact camera - the Exilim EX-FH20. This model is no slouch when it comes to performance, boasting a burst rate of up to 40fps and movies at 1000fps. You will find the following...

HP has a brand new digital photo frame for the masses - the df1000. This model has 10.4" of viewing real estate, while those on a tighter budget can always opt for the squint-worthy 3.5" df300a1. The former will...

In one of HP's marketing slogans, they say that the computer is personal again. This view is augmented with the announcement of the HP HDX Laser mouse that features variable on-the-fly DPI from a lowly 400 to 2,400, a...

HP has taken Voodoo's expertise in gaming to come up with the HP Laser Gaming Mouse, and once again us lefties are left out of the loop as this peripheral is clearly meant for right handers only. This gaming-oriented...

At least, that's what Gizmodo claims. Apparently the MixView software looks way better and is more fun that Genius, offering a whole lot more functionality and information at a glance to really lend weight to Zune's infamous social aspect....

Dahl Audio recently rolled out its Bluetooth portable speaker known as Foxl at the recently concluded IFA 2008. It goes without saying that you will need a Bluetooth-enabled handset or device to work with the Foxl. No idea on...

McDonalds is now offering free Wi-Fi access to Zune owners at over 10,000 locations throughout the US via Wayport. This will definitely make it easier for all five Zune owners out there who want to access music on the...

While it is always better to give full concentration on the road while you're behind the wheel, there are times when answering the phone cannot be avoided. Why not take the safer route by using the Sony Ericsson HCB-108...

Those living in Europe, jump for joy! Microsoft has just confirmed that they will be introducing price cuts to the Xbox 360 console as well, shortly after us Americans had our fair share of discounts. September 19th is the...

Word has it that the Android-powered T-Mobile handset is on track to meet the September 23rd announcemnet deadline, followed by a store release at the end of next month. There is still no word on pricing though, although HTC...

BMW and Google have come together, offering a new service known as MyInfo. This system will see the integration of the popular Google Maps software in all but the BMW X3 for the 2009 fleet. Google Maps is essential...

In2Games could usher in a new whole way to play with your PS3 and Xbox 360 thanks to its Gametrak Freedom motion controller. Touted as "a remarkable ultrasonic 3D motion sensing technology which delivers performance, control and flexibility far...

Sanyo has just announced its LP-Z3000 projector that will target consumer-use home theaters, featuring the following specifications for your enjoyment :- Dynamic Predictive Frame Interpolation Technology 65,000:1 contrast ratio 19-decibel fan Advanced lens shifting function The Sanyo LP-Z3000 is...

Who would've thought that the humble laundry basket would actually get a tech upgrade in the form of the Electrolux iBasket? Granted, this is but a concept at point of publishing, but who knows - this could end up...

Logitech has yet another speaker dock for your iPhone and iPod in the form of the Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus omnidirectional speaker. This speaker claims to deliver great sounding audio throughout the entire room, courtesy of an innovative speaker...

Stereo speakers of old might sound rather bland these days, but Logitech boffins have weaved their wizardry into the Z-5 Stereo Speakers until it delivers audio via an omnidirectional format, ensuring everyone hears the same thing in perfect clarity...

Fancy an alarm clock that helps you wake up to your favorite tunes? Look no further than Logitech's Pure-Fi Anytime. This unique alarm clock features motion-sensing technology, allowing you to set your alarm without having to turn on the...

Sony Ericsson is exploring the possibility of a future without Windows Mobile where its line of Xperia handsets are concerned, at least that's what Magnus Andersson, product manager for the X1, noted. He stressed that "the brand is not...

Toshiba and Samsung have picked up on the netbook craze with plans to enter the market as well, shortly after we reported that Sony also wants in on the game. Both companies hope to make the grade before the...

Slacker is back in business with its G2 Personal Radio Player that offers a fair number of improvements over its predecessor - for starters, it is 60% the size of the original without losing the edge in terms of...

Don't you just hate it when you take a walk around the park only to discover that you have stepped into some dog poop, no thanks to an inconsiderate person who could not be bothered to clear up after...

Tokyoflash is a name synonymous with funky looking timepieces, and the Negative watch certainly doesn't disappoint. It boasts an 'always-on' LCD display and seven user-selectable LED colors that function as a backlight, making this watch all the more impressive...

3M will be first off the blocks to roll out its Mpro100 mobile projector that was specially designed for cell phone use only, retailing for $359. It won't have the services of a speaker, and comes with a VGA...

In recent years, HP has been putting a lot of efforts in their consumer laptop designs and the HDX Series can certainly be seen as the spearhead of this trend. I'll let form your own opinion on the design...

The TouchSmart IQ800 Series has two models: the IQ816 and IQ804, they have slight specifications differences, and they are obviously 3.5" bigger than the IQ506t Series. You can go check the specifications on HP's website, but we thought that...

Trust the Japanese to come up with funky stuff - the Luminodot is the latest in a long line of such devices, as they're tiny pegs that light up, allowing you to make extremely detailed pieces of artwork, although...

Fancy turning your ordinary toaster into something much, much more than that? Well, thats exactly what Gordon Johnson did with his pet project - the Toaster Computer. Utilizing a standard issue four slot toaster as the enclosure of choice,...

It seems that Sony has cast an envious glance at the current hot commodity - netbooks, and might want to grab a slice of the (slim) pie for themselves as well. It would be interesting to see the types...

Word on the street has it that the redesigned MacBooks are already on their way to stores, since field checks denote the shipping process in currently in progress. Rumor also has it the new MacBooks will include an extremely...

Is that fast or what - shortly after seeing a blurry shot of the XMp3 radio player appearing in a Popular Science, along comes the product page from Best Buy. The XMp3 player is constructed by Pioneer and will...

Advent has a new netbook for the masses - the 4213 model, and it has the added advantage of coming with an integrated SIM card slot for mobile broadband capability. Unfortunately for the rest of the world, the Advent...

I know that the new iPods have been rather slim for quite some time already, but that doesn't mean other companies are not allowed to try the same approach. Egoman has come up with the MP810RSTX portable media player...

The C-MACC, also known as the Complete-Multi Arcade Console Computer System, is a cabinet that was built from scratch by Over-Clock UK forum member Mayhem. What makes this arcade cabinet so different from the rest? Open up the hood...

The CradlePoint CTR500 Cellular Travel Router is essential for any road warrior who wants to remain connected at all times, since the small form factor houses a EVDO/HSDPA router which is able to conjure an impromptu Wi-Fi hotspot using...

My Way is a play on Frank Sinatra's famous song, and this concept from Signce Studio comes in the form of a handheld device that features an interesting Cruise mode in addition to standard GPS fare that aims to...

Voodoo, a name synonymous with performance notebooks and desktops, are currently working on a new notebook which you see over here, but other than an acknowledgement from Vinod Sood of Voodoo concerning the existence of a new notebook, nothing...

Quantum has rolled out a set of three DVB-H connected portable TVs albeit without a price tag. These three might look different on the outside, but underneath the hood lies similar circuitry and functions. You will find a that...

Microsoft and OLPC have announced the first official XO laptops that are powered by Windows, making a rather drastic shift away from the Sugar/Linux platform. Not all XO laptops will move towards Windows in the future though, as both...

Nokia recently filed a patent that enables users to scribble notes onto photos using a keypad or touch screen display the moment the photo is taken. This makes it more interesting, since you can throw in your personal descriptions...

T-Mobile will be launching its clamshell BlackBerry Pearl 8220 that will feature Wi-Fi connectivity, along with the following features for all you business suits out there :- Bright internal LCD display 2 megapixel camera microSD memory card slot Wi-Fi...

I think that this is the first apparition of the Toshiba NB105 on a video. It shows a Windows XP boot sequence that lasts for about one minute, which is quite respectable I would say. The video also attempts to...

Best Buy has agreed to purchase Napster Inc. for $121 million, which values Napster at $2.65 per share. Best Buy said that it intends to use Napster’s assets to reach new customers with an enhanced experience for exploring and selecting music and other digital entertainment products over an increasing array of devices.

$11.11, Kingston Twin Pack - 2 x 2GB microSD card w/ SD adapter $20.99, PQI i221 8GB USB Flash Drive $79.98, Ultra LSP750 750-Watt Power Supply $119.98, ChillTec Thermal Electric CPU Cooler $349.95, NP100 DLP Portable Projector More deals...

The HTC Touch Viva looks pretty much set to be the HTC Touch's successor, sitting comfortably in the entry-level and mid-range markets without compromising on performance. The display is nothing much to shout about though at QVGA resolution, while...

Has HTC truly run out of ideas that it must name this model the HTC Touch 3G? Surely this is too close for comfort, just as how Apple called its new phone the iPhone 3G. But I digress -...

Am I dreaming, or is it true? Has the Wii finally been hacked, allowing one to load ISOs without having to own the original game? I'm not condoning piracy, but it is interesting to note that the Wii ISO...

The Leica Pradovit D-1200 digital projector is from Leica's high end line, and is touted to be the smallest and lightest projector in its class in the world. Features of the Pradovit D-1200 include :- Integrated Digital Light Processing...

Just when you thought that digital photo frames have reached the end of their evolutionary road, RMI has done otherwise by announcing a new solution that offers new features and capabilities to the digital photo frame market. This turnkey...

Western Digital continues its never-ending battle against the lack of space by introducing its new 500GB My Passport Portable USB drive range that will come in the form of My Passport Elite and My Passport Essential portable drive models....

The WowWee FlyTech Bladestar hopes to change the indoor helicopter landscape with its release, and is touted to be first flying toy that comes with sensor-based navigation, although that's not what I gather with the Taiyo Wireless Helicopter we...

Just when you thought your SIM card carried nothing but phone numbers and addresses of other people, along comes this SIM card that actually has an embedded mini-DVD on it. Granted, you won't be able to store anything larger...

AT&T has released its rugged Samsung Rugby clamshell handset, making it the first military-spec certified phone from AT&T. While it isn't the sexiest cell phone on the block, you can be sure the Rugby (as its name suggests) is...

Leica has updated its M8 to the M8.2, and certainly does not want to reinvent the wheel since the case remains the same, although you will find that the most important modifications are done on the inside. This 10.3...

Seagate has launched its FreeAgent external hard drives that not only come in an updated external form factor, you also get better features as expected with each new release. Available in Go and Go for Mac models, both of...

At first glance, the FRED Humidifier might look as though it was some sort of relic that was smuggled from Area 51, but upon closer inspection you will realize that this is no extra-terrestrial equipment but an ordinary humidifier...

HTC sure isn’t going to let Apple’s iPhone take over the market without a fight, and with their freshly-announced HTC Touch HD, it sure looks like they’ve got a serious contender to the iPhone’s dominance.

Cornell University researchers managed to conjure the first synthetic tree in the world, but it ain't so much as an oak but leans more toward a tiny plant instead. It is currently rooted to a palm-sized piece of hydrogel,...

Century's four-port USB hub does not just keep a quartet of USB gadgets connected to your computer, it also comes with an integrated Ethernet port that enables you to share your precious hard drive (just make sure you place...

Skullcandy and Metallica have come to an understanding, and in commemoration with the latter's ninth studio album known as Death Magnetic, Skullcandy has released special edition Metallica Hesh and Metallica Lowrider models. Don't expect to pay low budget prices...

Goldstriker is back again, and this time round they have brought their Midas touch over to the Bang & Olufsen Beo 4 remote control. There are currently 200 of these available, retailing somewhere in the vicinity of $1,000 each....

LaCie has a couple of displays that target photographers as well as graphic designers, and both of these models will feature LED backlit screens for a more vibrant image. The 720, 724 and 730 models will come in 20",...

Firefox jumps onto the private browsing mode bandwagon by including that feature in Firefox 3.0, which is a boon to folks who don't want to rely on Internet Explorer, Safari or Google Chrome. I must say this development might...

Let's take a peek at the HTC Opal (also known by its alternative name, the Viva) - the body comes in a color that seems to sparkle more compared to a standard issue HTC Touch, which would translate towards...

The Bendix/King AV8OR is unique in its own way, since it brings together an aircraft routing device with a standard issue GPS satellite navigation system, enabling you to get anywhere with peace of mind, knowing that the right (and...

Vertu is well known for their range of uber-expensive and luxurious handsets, and these cell phones need not come with the latest functions and specifications either. The latest from the Vertu line would be the Signature S Design, boasting...

Word on the street has it (actually, it is an internal email that said it, but...) Verizon Wireless will be offering the BlackBerry Storm from tomorrow onwards - the website, that is. As for the actual device, that will...

Now, very little is known about this Nokia concept device other than the fact that it features a unique sliding mechanism that doesn't just go up or down, but basically all over the place. I would be extremely interested...

Asus rolled out its LS221H LCD monitor in Korea recently, and this super slim 22" LCD monitor will come with the following :- 1,680 x 1,050 resolution 2ms response time 4,000:1 contrast ratio VGA and HDMI input No idea...

Ikonoskop's digitam motion picture camera does not only record video in full High Definition resolution (1,920 x 1,080), it is also capable of storing those frames in individual 12-bit RAW, DNG or TIFF files. Unfortunately the proprietary 80GB memory...

It seems as though XM's XMp3 portable radio will soon hit the streets in the near future, thanks to a Popular Science issue that revealed the device in advance. This small portable radio will feature the special ability to...

Talk about cool - this AC Schnitzer LCD Shift Knob lets you know what the current gear transmission it is in thanks to a LCD display that shows up in red. This new shifter will make its way into...

Ion will be releasing its Drum Rocker premium drum set for the Rock Band 2 video game pretty soon, and this drum set is 100% adjustable and configurable, enabling users to modify the settings of each drum and cymbal...

Pocketables.net have taken a look at the Kohjinsha SC3 extended battery, and here's their take on it. That 6.4-hour battery life quoted by Kohjinsha? Rubbish. In real life, expect to spend about 3.5 hours online via Wi-Fi (Bluetooth and...

Great, from Guitar Hero to DJ Hero. Folks who love rhythm-based games will definitely find DJ Hero to be a new challenge, and at least (at first glance) the DJ turntable seems to be much easier to handle compared...

Foresight Linux's development team just rolled out a mobile version of their distribution. This new release is no lightweight at 530MB, but it does offer a whole range of functionality and pre-installed software along with a Gnome desktop that...

Folks who want to place their order for Sprint's HTC Touch Diamond can now do so online, and you won't find any change in the hardware since its release confirmation more than a week ago. You can snag the...

Menq International Ltd EasyPC E760 89 dollar Laptop at IFA 2008 from Nicolas Charbonnier on Vimeo. Thought the HiVision miniNote netbook was dirt cheap? Well, think again - the MenQ EasyPC E760 helps you save even more money as it...

The M860 UMPC from Match Tech Industrial is certainly different and doesn't look as though it has received much publicity at all, so let's take a look at the specifications and see how it stacks up with the rest...

Lenovo won't be taking in any more orders for its Linux-powered machines online, although you can still get these models from Lenovo's own or partner direct sales team. According to a spokesman for Lenovo, this withdrawal does not mean...

Here's a spyshot of a yet unnamed Asus device that could possibly challenge the Samsung Omnia when this is released. It will run on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and seems to feature a similar display as the Omnia, while...

At long last, Asus has made available the Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM update for its Asus P527 smartphone at their website. This update lets P527 owners get on with the times, experiencing the latest and greatest that Microsoft has...

These guys are fast - not too long after the iPhone 2.1 firmware was released, the iPhone Dev Team have already rolled out the PwnageTool and QuickPwn for 2.1 devices. It is important to note that this won't work...

It is unfortunate that Kenwood's Media Keg MG-E portable media player still doesn't play videos after all this while. I mean, take a look at the iPod nano - a couple of generations later and it already does video...

Making your way through an airport is no easy task if you're new to the place or live in a large, metropolitan area. The Ascend vibrating sticker could change that 'lost' feeling as it features flight information that are...

If you’ve been following the news of the HTC Touch Viva, you might have heard that it’s rumored to only have a 200 MHz processor. While such a processor might struggle to handle HTC’s TouchFLO 3D, HTC has developed another version called TouchFLO 2D, which is supposed to be less processor intensive.

Over the years, we've seen several GPS devices to keep track of your favorite pet. Zoomback not only locates the pet geographically (on a map), but it can also send text alerts on your computer or cellphone if the...

There's nothing like a hands-on to get a good feel for a device. You might have seen the HTC touch pro in product photos and I'll tell you what, it looks nice there and in the real world, but...

Guess it didn't take too long for the recently released iPod touch firmware 2.1 to get jailbroken, thanks to the folks at QuickPwn. The whole process is much more complicated compared to the GUI one-click method that was employed...

Toshiba Mexico has unveiled its latest device that will join in the netbook race - the Satellite NB105. This device will come with the following :- 8.9" LCD display at 1,024 x 600 resolution Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor 1GB...

The Pappa*phone is one handset that merges both the old and the new, thanks to the folks at Furni. This VoIP handset is cut from American walnut and brass, working just fine with various instant messaging programs such as...

Creative is certainly out to wrest some market share from Apple, and hopefully their September 17th event won't disappoint. The darkened images depict an X-Fi logo along with the "I am heard everywhere" slogan. Do you think this is...

Nanao Corporation is offering the Eizo C T-One wireless mouse that comes with nine TV remote control button types - power, channel up/down, voluume up/down, broadcast switching, input switching and PinP among others. This mouse will function over the...

It can get pretty tricky trying to classify the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 - it falls somewhere in the middle of an SLR and a point-and-shoot. This is the first Micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic, and for the uninitiated,...

How many of you these days hang out in the kitchen long enough to know that knives do get blunt in due time? Well, the Knife Sharpener concept definitely makes the whole process much easier - all you need...

Sony's on a roll with their latest Vaio range, and today we'll look at the Vaio NS that will see the Vaio NR range off. This budget notebook will feature a configuration that is normally found on upper tier...

Guess the Sideshow idea never really took off, but that doesn't mean the market is dead and buried. Here's the picoLCD Sideshow device that won't cost a bomb ($49.95), boasting a blue alphanumeric LCD display that works great to...

Experts are quick on the draw to say that bionic lens that will help people restore their vision to near perfect in five years or less, regardless of whether they are short- or long-sighted. This bionic lens will be...

Talk about having the best gaming experience possible - with the Grand Daddy Arcade, the name gives the game away. This machine courtesy of Custom Arcade features a massive 42" flat screen display, and is accompanied by the following...

Western Digital has a brand new hard drive for the masses - the 2.5" Scorpio Blue that targets laptops. It measures a mere 9.5mm high and holds a whopping 500GB of data, which means it won't run out of...

Toasting bread is a pretty boring affair, but at least with the Scan Toaster concept you will be able to inject some sort of fun into your breakfast sessions. This toaster must be connected to a computer via USB,...

Folks using BlackBerries can now look forward to Windows Live Search being integrated within the BlackBerry Maps application, and it will also be built straight into the browser itself. Hopefully this will appear as an option from the home...

T-Mobile decided that the world is boring in black and white, and hence has launched its BlackBerry 8120 in three more colors come October 15th. These new colors to grace the market are Frost, Black Emerald and Indigo -...

Want an instant Wi-Fi hotspot no matter where you are? Then you'd best look at TapRoot system's WalkingHotSpot. It will cost you $24.99 annually and is compatible with Symbian S60 or UIQ handsets, while those running on Windows Mobile...

Third time's the charm I guess, and heaven knows Motorola needs as much divine intervention as possible to stem the bleeding tide from its cell phone business. Word has it Motorola is currently working on a new series of...

Pure has released its One Classic DAB radio that does FM as well just in case you're feeling rather nostalgic. In addition to offering you banter from local DJs, you can also hook up your iPod/MP3 player or a...

BenQ does not want to miss out on the hot netbook market and has unleashed the Joybook Lite U1 on the masses, featuring near identical specifications as the Eee PC 1000H as well as the MSI Wind. Upon a...

Folks who own the iPhone 3G will be able to wake up to the 2.1 update that could help those who are suffering from poor 3G reception. For folks who have already upgraded, kindly leave a comment on your...

Concept phones are all fine and dandy, but here's something that will really catch your attention - the Nokia BMW Video Phone concept. With the brand name of BMW attached to the concept, you can expect nothing but the...

Asus' latest chassis, the TA-M1 was specially designed for thermal efficiency as well as ease of use, capable of holding a front-mounted fan with another in the rear and a couple more on both sides. The side-mounted fans have...

Here's more information about the upcoming BlackBerry Javelin from RIM. This device is targeted to replace the Curve, although it does seem to fall short in certain areas while making up ground in others. There is no 3G connectivity...

Remote controlled helicopters aren't out of fashion just yet, and Taiyo's model has the smarts to know not to hit the ceiling, thanks to a proximity sensor that prevents it from doing so. This offering from Taiyo will retail...

Ewoo is back with a trio of new iPod docks - the HandMusic, eFizz and eFizz Travel. First off, we have the HandMusic that hooks up the iPod to compatible A/V equipment, where you can browse through the content...

Sony's ZS-S4iP is the latest boombox that caters to both iPod and iPhone models, and it doesn't offer anything groundbreaking despite being functional. It comes with a tray that opens up, enabling users to insert their iPod/iPhone which also...

The Ohm device targets cyclists, relying on magnets and a dynamo to store up power which can be used to juice up your portable electronics including cell phones and MP3 players. Ohm magnets are hooked up to bicycle wheel...

Microsoft has followed up its Xbox 360 price drop by reducing the price of its hard drives as well, hitting new lows of $149 compared to the previous $179 figure for the 120GB model. According to Microsoft, "We reduced...

Takara Tomy has released a brand new radio controlled helicopter known as the QFO, and from the looks of it, I seriously wonder how it is able to take off and hit the skies. The remote control itself is...

There is a new Apple filing depicting a future Nike+ system that claims to offer a more accurate depiction of athletic performance in real time, capable of providing instant feedback on the wear of athletic gear as well as...

Philips is no stranger to the LCD TV market, and here we have the Essence, also known by its model number 42PES0001. This 42" LCD TV comes with the following specifications :- 38mm thickness 66,000:1 contrast ratio 100Hz clear...

Are you all for limited edition gaming peripherals? If you have answered in the affirmative, then the Razer Team Serious DeathAdder gaming mouse is something to look forward to - it was specially designed to commemorate Quake 3 champion...

The almighty FCC has taken a look at the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, and all we have to show for it is a technical drawing to satisfy your lust for the device at this point in time. Can't really...

RIM and TiVo have come to an agreement to enable BlackBerry smartphones to function as a mini TiVo - where users are able to find out exactly what show is on at the moment while scheduling their recordings remotely,...

There are many DSLR cameras that still use compact flash (CF) cards and with the popularity of burst shooting and/or RAW uncompressed photos, users might be looking for faster CF cards. Sandisk is launching a 32GB CF card that...

What you see here is simply known as the "Video" device, and this concept comprises of two segments - the video recorder itself as well as a docking station that is hooked up to a TV. The video recorder's...

Panasonic has decided to include Gobi technology on its entire range of new Toughbook machines, and these will be available on store shelves as soon as October. No idea on how much extra you will need to fork out...

Velocity Mobile has come up with a simple-named cell phone - the 103. This device might be mistaken for something from HTC's stables at first glance, but upon closer inspection, you will find a trackball located in the center....

If you think that your wife needs a GPS navigation system since she doesn't seem to be able to decipher a road map, then why not consider the new Nuvi range from Garmin? The GPS company has come up...

Now aren't these just absolutely cute to look at? The Cat Paw USB flash drive comes in only one memory size - 2GB, but thankfully you will be able to choose from blue, black and white colors as well...

Panasonic rolls back the years with the RX-MDX83 audio system that not only features a CD player, it also comes with a MD player (those were pretty big in Japan back at its heyday) as well as a cassette...

The TCL iOpen-081A is one interesting handheld device, although many people might dismiss it as a simple Windows CE-powered UMPCs. Take a look at the specifications and decide for yourself. ARM926 processor 2GB NAND flash memory 64MB RAM Wi-Fi...

AT&T will be rolling out a Wi-Fi enabled version of the 8320 Curve a couple of Tuesdays from now - September 23rd to be exact. It will be powered by OS 4.5, and can be yours for $199.99 after...

Just when you thought that the Nintendo Wii ought to stop having new peripherals released for it, along comes the elegant RealMotion Pool Cue that is meant to be used in tandem with American Pool Deluxe for the Wii....

After Microsoft has lifted its 80GB hard drive cap on netbooks, Asus is quick to the game by working on a 160GB hard drive that will ship with each Asus Eee PC 1000H. This 160GB hard drive model will...

This USB teddy bear might look cute on the outside, but once you want to use it, you might have to resort to a violent move of removing its head to expose the USB connector, where you can then...

Hitachi has launched its GazoPa image search service that is currently in a trial version, but will it actually make a splash in this world? GazoPa is a web image search service that uses features from an image to...

Virgin Mobile has revitalized the Helio brand, although nothing much has changed. This time it is known as Helio by Virgin Mobile, and as expected, the deals on offer are pretty sweet. First off we have the enhanced Helio...

The curious minds at iFixit uncovered a Broadcom Bluetooth chipset inside the innards of an iPod touch 2G, something that was withheld from the general public during the device's launch. Heck, it isn't even listed down on the product...

Just when you thought that computers could not get any cheaper than the OLPC XO laptop, along ambles the HiVision miniNote netbook. This Linux-powered device comes with a MIPS-based processor to run all the proceedings, and is supported by...

Sony's OLED TV is still super expensive at $1,748 considering the amount of screen real estate you get per dollar, but at least this 11" display can be turned into a wireless setup thanks to the boffins at Sony...

An unnamed French source has shown images of a new Leica lens known as the Noctilux 50mm ƒ0.95 ASPH, and this will make an official debut at the Photokina show later this month. This new Noctilux lens comes with...

At long last, the SlingPlayer Mobile version is now compatible with the UIQ interface on Motorola and Sony Ericsson handsets that run on Symbian operating systems. This application will enable Slingbox users to "watch and control their home TV...

Altec Lansing has announced The Orbit, a rotund mobile iPod speaker. Better known by its model name and number, The Orbit MP3 iM237, this single speaker measures roughly the size of two hockey pucks that have been stacked atop...

It does make me wonder why would anyone cram in full High Definition resolution into a monitor that ain't that large, since you can't really notice all the extra, fine detail at that size, but I suppose it stokes...

Altec Lansing pulls all the stops when it comes to the sleek looking FX3022 Expressionist bass speakers, featuring the following :- Twin desktop speakers 4" subwoofers at the base Separate 1.5" drivers Auxiliary input These speakers come with power...

Kingston has begun to roll out its 8GB Multi-Kit and 4GB microSDHC memory card plus USB reader bundle that targets consumers who are constantly on the go. These two products make it a snap to transfer and save files...

Altec Lansing is on a roll, offering two new inMotion speakers this October in conjunction with the brand's relaunch. Armed to the teeth with a new logo, the inMotion Moondance GLOW is meant to be placed on a nightstand,...

Getac's V100 is the latest tough notebook cum tablet device, offering the flexibility and power of a notebook without having to fear for its safety due to careless handling. Features of the Getac V100 include :- Intel Core 2...

What you see here is a patent that was filed by Creative back in January this year, with a description of "a perspective view of a media player showing our new design”. Well, depending on how you look at...

Interestingly enough, while Sony has their own Walkman line to contend with the iPod range from Apple, the electronics giant are no dummies either when it comes to the bottom line - profit. Thus, they are also in the...

Sony has just announced its Sony VAIO AW Series of high definition notebooks, targeting those who are more inclined towards multimedia-oriented tasks instead of being stuck in a corporate office all day long, poring over figures and numbers of...

If you're an avid cyclist and love racing down the roads with your favorite tunes in tow, why not settle for the CY-FI wireless speaker system? This Bluetooth-enabled sports speaker won't slow you down as it weighs a mere...

Yahoo! has a new free iPhone application ready - the OneConnect. What's so great about this, you ask? Well, it is able to centralize communications and social-networking activity, turning your normally boring address book into something that's alive. It...

Brando is at it again, this time with a convergence device known as the eSATA And USB Combo Drive. If you fancy having a SSD in your notebook but do not have the budget to suit your wants, then...

Sprint has rolled out the BlackBerry 8350i at CTIA, making it the first Curve handset that supports Nextel's iDEN network while offering push-to-talk functionality with 20 users within a single second, making this the perfect device to have for...

The Airis netbook might look familiar to many - that's because this is the ECS G10IL, with Airis being nothing but a rebrand to cater for the French market. As mentioned, the ECS G10IL is a pretty attractive netbook...

Virgin Mobile USA will be rolling out the Shuttle 3G handset that will be manufactured by UTStarcom. Features of the Shuttle (won't work in the International Space Station, that's for sure) include :- 1.3 megapixel camera with video recording...

Sony Ericsson's W910 Walkman handset will soon come in a special MOBO edition, since the company also plays the role of sponsor for this year's MOBO Awards Show. The MOBO edition will see exclusive content provided, and it will...

Belkin is up to the task as usual, rolling out cases for the recently announced iPod nano 4G and iPod touch 2G. No matter what kind of personality you have, I'm pretty sure that this wide range of cases...

Now this is a pretty morbid device - the Wellness Skull. It allows one to sweat it out, featuring an integrated sauna in the head while a bath is located in the neck. Folks who walk by will be...

Apple is really big on entertainment, what with their line of iPods as well as multimedia-loving line of computers. What's really missing is a projector that conveys the spirit of Cupertino, and designer Moti Barzilay decided to take things...

MSI has introduced its EX710 notebook that is no slouch when it comes to performance, capable of handling all the standard office number crunching and word processing in addition to keeping you entertained once the sun has gone down...

Here is yet another leak of a HTC Touch variant, and this model is known as the HTC Touch HD. The HD here probably refers to high definition, but don't expect a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 on such...

The LG LX600 Lotus will be available from Sprint, and one glance at the unusual design will let you know that this handset has some sort of pedigree courtesy of fashion designer Christian Siriano. The Lotus seems to concentrate...

Word has it that T-Mobile is finally ready to introduce the G1 smartphone sometime later this month at a special event in the Big Apple, and pundits are placing their bets on September 23rd as the preferred date. Neither...

You will be able to hit the high notes (no pun intended) with the Samsung Highnote dual slider handset. This unique design makes it a snap to access your digital music library no matter where you are, while sliding...

Samsung has a new handset planned for this October - the Samsung Rant. This will be an entry level handset, retailing for $49.99 as long as you tie down your soul with Sprint for two years along with a...

The Mini Crossover concept is pretty mind boggling - you get a 3D globe that uses laser technology to merge all entertainment, communication and navigational features in a vehicle into a single touch screen interface. The globe is split...

Microsoft's latest gaming mouse, the SideWinder X8 comes with BlueTrack technology. It won't be available to the masses until February next year, so hopefully the following specifications will be able to hold up until then. Scalable DPI settings (250...

Cagic has come up with a new digital photo frame that does look rather understated, but then again that's the whole point to its existence - it aims to please without being too 'loud'. Features include :- 8.4" touch...

Sony Ericsson will confirm the USA Xperia X1 plan on November 3rd. Several people at Sony Ericsson mentioned an XPERIA line-up or family, so expect more products like this. Hopefully models will include the same overall design, but will...

The Newber iPhone application is definitely interesting and useful that allows you to transfer your call to an appropriate handset without missing a beat, turning your iPhone/iPhone 3G into a multi-function business line. Newber is short for "new number"...

AMD's latest ATI Radeon HD 4600 series surprisingly consumes very little power despite being able to deliver exceptional gaming and HD multimedia performance. To put it more succinctly, it sips less power than a standard light bulb when in...

Don't have the time to tune in to the local weather channel? With the Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Monitor, you will have all the information required at your fingertips that lets you know of the weather condition for not...

While the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is real and will be released at the end of this month in selected markets, it doesn't hurt to have concepts of other phones from the same manufacturer. We have the P905 concept...

HP's long been rolling out business notebooks that don't look out of place in a boring office environment, and that's exactly their problem. Hence, the collaboration with fashion designer Vivienne Tam to spruce up the line of HP notebooks...

GBO has come up with the Di-Cycle concept that reminds me somewhat of General Grievous' Wheel Bike from Revenge of the Sith. This two-wheeled vehicle was specially designed to function as a mode of transport over land as well...

The BlackBerry Kickstart, also known as the Pearl Flip, says it all. This is the first clamshell handset from Research in Motion, and functions just like its candybar brethren from the Pearl line, albeit in a totally different form...

If you're curious to know what the BlackBerry Thunder looks like in terms of the user interface, then skip the video above to 2:55 and see the new touch screen display in action. It is one of the first...

Fans of the upcoming Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 smartphone can rejoice, knowing that the company has finally introduced some semblance of law and order into the world by announcing the official launch date of 30 September for this handset....

Heat things up in your living room with 8-bit graphics thanks to the Nintoaster - a hardware hack that sees the body of a Wii white toaster being gutted, replaced by the innards of an old school (and still...

At long last, HP has begun to ship its Voodoo Envy 133 notebook to the masses, and a statement from Voodoo co-founder Rahul Sood points toward a mystery device that might probably be a serious competitor to the MacBook...

Thanko, purveyor of all things strange and quirky has released something much more useful this time round - the All-in-One portable media player sunglasses. Not only do you get the necessary UV protection against the sun while wearing a...

You might be drooling after the iPod nano 4G which was just unveiled earlier this morning, but rest assured that accessory manufacturers won't skimp when it comes to supporting previous iPod nano models. In this case we have the...

The first generation iPod touch will benefit from the 2.1 firmware update in several ways once you download it via iTunes, as it will include many of the new features found on the recently unveiled iPod touch 2G as...

Fitbit is a small clip-on device that functions as a wireless motion sensor/recorder, transmitting data to the Fitbit server over an encrypted stream of motion data - yours. The server will then translate the recorded movement into various exercise...

With summer behind us now, it will be another long year before we get to enjoy long hours of sunshine. What can one do if you crave for sunlight during the cold winter months? Well, forking out $7,995 for...

Toshiba is first off the blocks to release a dual-platter 240GB hard drive of the 1.8" variety, and this model will accompany the single-platter 120GB hard drive from the MKxx31GAL series. This new 1.8" hard drive will rely on...

RED is attempting to overthrow the old guard of digital cameras including Nikon, Canon and others by working on a new DSLR that won't replace any existing RED products, but instead function as a separate device that will feature...

Pure has released its i-10 iPod dock that is compatible with your iPods as well as other compatible MP3 players, working great with just about any Pure radio or stereo using a 3.5mm stereo line input. You can boss...

Not many people indulge in stargazing these days since there is just so much more distraction available, not to mention many of us already live in choked up cities that have smog which blot out the stars each night....

Reading in bed is one of the best ways to nod off after a long day at the office, as it not only simulates your mind (assuming you're reading the right stuff) but it also helps you drift off...

Sharp looks as though they have nailed this on the head correctly - a solar-powered LED street lamp that comes with integrated Seismic Motion Sensors that are capable of detecting earthquakes of 5 or greater over the Japanese seismic...

Boffins from the Oregon State and Carnegie Mellon Universities managed to clash their brains together to come up with robotic legs that are capable of recycling energy stored whenever the leg is bent, just like how animals do it....

StarTech has a brand new USB-to-VGA 4-in-1 Docking Station that was specially devised to make it a snap when one wants to add multiple ports to a desktop or notebook system using a solitary USB 2.0 port. This makes...

Gefen's 1:5 Splitter for HDMI over CAT-5 is a pretty interesting solution for integrators - it enables just about any HDMI source signal to be split and delivered over to five different displays all at once via CAT-5 cables....

For folks who are curious on just how the iPod touch 2G works and looks like, the people at Apple have been so kind as to release a video starring Apple employee Hannah. This video ought to satisfy most...

Morgan Solar touts that their new technology is able to reduce costs by up to 75% when compared to traditional concentrating-solar solutions. Pretty bold claim - read on below to know how it functions. Unlike current concentrating-solar designs which...

Nvidia and Opera have come together to introduce a full desktop Web-browsing experience on your mobile device. The whole works include support for JavaScript, accelerated vector graphics and video content for both smart phones and mobile Internet devices in...

Take one look at the Philips Pronto TSU9800 and you can be forgiven for not thinking of this as a remote control. This device comes with a generous 6.4" touch screen display that boasts VGA resolution, featuring two more...

Airlines these days operate on a very lean budget, which means any extra costs that we used to take for granted are now absorbed by our pockets. One of those would include the amount of luggage you want to...

Looks like the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 will also make an appearance in Italy this time round courtesy of TIM, and the 8220 will offer the following specifications :- 2 megapixel camera EDGE and Wi-Fi connectivity (what, no 3G?) Quad-band...

Just when you thought Apple had hit the motherlode with their release of the iTunes music store many years ago, think again. The App Store from Apple has certainly experienced a phenomenal growth since its inception on July 11th...

Palm's latest Treo, the delicious looking Treo Pro is now up for pre-order and if you decide to take the plunge, it will come accompanied by a free Treo Pro International Power Adapter as well as free shipping on...

As tipped, Apple's iPod touch has received some updates to make it better than its predecessor, including a new casing to keep up with the times. Not that the older iPod touch was fugly to start with, but it...

Microsoft's much talked about Arc mouse has just been announced, and I am still coming to terms with its design. Touted to bring the best of both desktop and notebook mice designs in a single device, this unique peripheral...

Apple aims to enhance your audio listening experience by releasing the Apple In-Ear Headphones that feature two separate high-performance drivers, where a woofer caters for bass needs and mid-range sounds while the tweeter handles high-frequency audio. These drivers will...

I have an interesting thought - since the plural of stylus would be stylii, can I say Epson has rolled out new Stylii printers instead? Lame duck jokes aside, the three models under scrutiny are the NX300, NX200 and...

Microsoft is back with new hardware, and this time round, their wireless Media Desktop 1000 keyboard will feature a flip 3D key for easy navigation as well as share the same amount of favorite keys as found on the...

Some things are better when larger, and Samsung certainly agrees when it comes to marketing their new OMNIA cell phone at the recently concluded IFA 2008. This human-sized device functions just like the real thing that you carry in...

Microsoft has just rolled out its first BlueTrack mouse, and I am pretty sure that this won't be the last. Available in Explorer and Explorer Mini (that caters for notebook users) sizes, this mouse utilizes a blue light and...

As expected, Apple has introduced an iPod classic refresh that will see the former 160GB model kick the bucket, being replaced by just a single 120GB model. You will be able to choose from silver or black colors, and...

Thanks for following our DEMOFall 08 LIVE coverage. It is now over! SMARTER 3.47 iKnow! iKnow! is an interactive learning platform primarily based on audio and web interactivity. They have an API and a developper site so any website can...

2.35 Qtask Qtask is a unified collaboration environment, great for global team. It allows to monitor the history of any file in details. it offers a set of easy to use communication tools to check answers from team members and...

After weeks of rumors, the new $149 (and up) iPod nano is out. It comes with a new aluminum body and an accelerometer, so that it can detect when you're watching a movie in landscape mode and rotate the...

10.30 Green Sherpa it is a patent pending personal cashflow management software. There is a collaboration feature that allows families to discuss and share opinions about the household finances management   10.23 Rudder Rudder delivers personal finances updates via email....

Sony's new DR-BT160AS Active stereo headphones come with a large pod on either side that houses a secret - it holds the Bluetooth receiver in addition to batteries that power it. That might sound like extra weight to many...

iPhone controlled R/C car from Josef Pruša on Vimeo. The iPhone's not only good for taking calls, watching video and adding your desirability factor by two notches, it also works great as a remote control when hacked properly. It does...

Most netbooks these days are just differentiated by their form factor and manufacturer, but otherwise, most of the stuff underneath the hood remains the same. Gdium aims to change that with their netbook, running on Linux instead of many...

Gyration has a brand new Home Theater PC (HTPC) remote control that will come with a backlit LCD display which offers more than a clear view of either iTunes or Windows Media Center music by artist, song, genre or...

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Samsung does not want to miss out on the netbook bandwagon, and hence have come up with their own creation which comes with the following specifications :- 10.2" LCD display at 1,024 x 600 resolution Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor...

Sony has discreetly rolled out the 24.6 megapixel full frame DSLR - the a900. It will cost much more than originally anticipated - a whopping $3,000, so that would mean you'll need to bust out that emergency bank account...

D-Lin's DivX Connected media extender has just received the beta release of PC server software version 1.4), allowing users to stream select Flash-based video sites from the Internet and via the PC to your TV courtesy of the $230...

At long last, a SSD that retails for less than a Benjamin? This is now reality thanks to OCZ Core and their 32GB SATA II SSD which retails for a buck short of $100, breaking this previously unpenetrable barrier....

Sony doesn't look as though they're stopping, announcing the Vaio Type C that will see action this September 13th. What does the Type C offer to the masses? 14.1" LCD display 1,280 x 800 resolution Intel Core 2 Duo...

Sony has introduced its new Vaio Type A laptop that will definitely build up muscles for the skinny, as it comes in a massive 18.4" form factor. Definitely not for the faint hearted, but with that much space within...

Word has it that the HTC Touch has reached the end of its shelf life, and will be replaced by the HTC Opal as depicted. This looks (and sounds) like a rumor at this point in time, since the...

The live blogging on this post is now over. Thanks for following it. This post was done LIVE from DEMOFall08. The earliest paragraphs are at the top, and the older ones towards the bottom. 10.10 Mapflow product Avego Avego...

How many hours does your notebook last on the road before its battery die - 4 hours, 5 hours tops? Well, Toshiba surely doesn't skimp when it comes to battery life with the new Dynabook SS RX2, capable of...

Pinnacle Systems has unveiled its PCTV HD mini Stick and Pinnacle TV for Mac HD mini Stick, allowing your PCs and Macs to function as platforms for viewing HDTV channels. According to Pinnacle, both USB sticks are the smallest...

During the course of one's life, it is an unavoidable fact that business cards tend to pile up after a while if you continue to leave things disorganized. With the B-Scanner concept, things could get consolidated on the spot,...

Now is this an interesting Salt and Pepper shaker concept or what. No longer do you need to tell the difference between both shakers (it can get pretty confusing for some folk despite being around the earth for a...

Stelarc has come up with the Third Arm concept that functions as an artifical hand connected to the right arm as an addition instead of a prosthetic replacement. The Third Arm is independent and capable of its own motion,...

Running out of juice while you're holding an important conversation over your iPhone can be quite the bummer, but here's an interesting accessory you can get to prevent that from happening. The Solar iPhone 3G case not only protects...

Sony is not going to rest on its laurels, updating its Reader hardware on October 2 - at least that's what the press event invite points to. The place? The Bookmark Lounge of the Library Hotel in New York....

Sony has a brand new VAIO notebook dock that comes with embedded DisplayLink USB graphics technology, a first from Sony. This USB-based universal notebook dock will ship to the US, Europe and Japan, enabling VAIO notebook users to hook...

I know that Christmas is a good three months plus away, but it never hurts to be prepared, right? Gadget mavens Brando have stocked up on a bunch of Christmas stuff, so head on to their USB X'mas Stuff...

We tend to take the term "thumb drive" for granted, and Brando has decided to humor us with a literal translation of the USB Thumb Drive. This model comes with 8GB of storage space, retailing for $40 a pop...

The LG KC550 is a multimedia powerhouse of a cell phone, and this is greatly due to the AMD Imageon M180 media processor found within that is capable of delivering ultra-fast, high-resolution image processing, DVD-quality video and high-definition audio...

It is that time of the year again - Apple will be announcing a refresh for its iPod line of digital media players, including a new iPod nano as depicted on the right that will come with some sort...

The live blogging on this post is now over. Thanks for following it. This post was done LIVE from DEMOFall08. The earliest paragraphs are at the top, and the older ones towards the bottom. 9.23 Koollage koolage allows to...

A digital photo frame is now more or less a permanent fixture in many a home, thanks to the convenience and versatility of the device. Sony Ericsson has not lost sight of that by unveiling the IDP-100 Digital Photo...

Sony Ericsson's G705 slider handset is now official, featuring the following specifications :- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G in the US version - UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100 2.4" display HTML browser Automatic screen-orientation rotation Built-in aGPS combined with Google Maps for Mobile...

Lexar has a brand new CompactFlash memory card in town - the Professional UDMA 300x. This 16GB memory card will target both professional photographers and photo enthusiasts, offering a minimum sustained write speed of 45MB/s. The new Lexar Professional...

Canon's latest camera mount, the BU-50H, targets compact High Definition camcorders from Canon which is able to be controlled remotely, allowing those with a roving eye to capture intimate and private images from afar. With all the technological advances...

Lenovo doesn't just make computers, as in their free time, engineers will come up with concepts such as this external hard drive. It boasts finger-touch access and an external display, where the drive's surface also doubles up as some...

While the Zune is highly unlikely to occupy the high office of the iPod, that doesn't mean Microsoft doesn't have the heart to innovate their project. The Zune will receive new updates that enable consumers to download or stream...

Halloween is slightly more than a month away, and Brando has just the perfect set up for you to get into the mood. The USB Halloween Pumpkin Decor Light consists of eight LEDs and they will flash through the...

Cycling with music is enjoyable, and I'm sure many of us out there use our iPod nanos on our cycling trips. Unfortunately, fiddling with the controls while one is on the road can be quite dangerous (to you and...

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The live blogging on this post is now over. Thanks for following it. This post was done LIVE from DEMOFall08. The earliest paragraphs are at the top, and the older ones towards the bottom. [03:02pm] Xumii, Inc. Xumii gives...

Everyone is waiting to see if Android and the HTC G1 will live up to the hype. I'm pretty sure that the G1 hardware will. HTC is just an awesome hardware company, which guarantees that the device will be feature-complete....

The green energy edition of Sim City is an interesting idea. After all, that's really the ultimate management issue, isn't it? Although not realistic enough, the game has the merit of raising awareness to the general public, but also...

We started pretty early this morning, and in the flow if posts, you might have missed something interesting at DEMO. Here are the links. Take a quick look and join us for the live coverage, Part 2, starting at...

Toyota enginners have successfully integrated noise canceling technology in the new Crown Hybrid car, relying on a system that uses a trio of microphones as well as three permanently-on active phase speakers that will help maintain silence within the...

Asus has yet another Windows Mobile 6.1-powered smartphone - the P552w. This will be the first smartphone from Asus that features the Glide user interface, so I would expect you to get a decent screen cleaner with the P522w...

Sharp has rolled out its new SH8010C handset in China at two different posh locations - the Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai and at the Grand Hyatt in Beijing. Attendees at both events were treated to an impressive fashion-show-style...

Asus does not target suits who want something portable and yet does not compromise in computing power this time round with the G50V gaming notebook. This 15" model will come with enough specifications to handle the latest games as...

Mad Catz, a well known video game accessory manufacturer, has begun to ship the Fender Precision Bass for the Xbox 360 that will function with Rock Band as well as the game's upcoming sequel, Rock Band 2: Laughing Out...

Fans of Japanese manga Evangelion will definitely find this USB flash drive inspired by the series to be something worth picking up, never mind that they already own dozens of USB flash drives that tend to get all mixed...

AT&T and Yahoo! have teamed up to allow mobile Internet searches made on AT&T's on-deck MEdia Net portal to use Yahoo!'s oneSearch engine. The Yahoo! oneSearch engine is more than capable of delivering the right and relevant data when...

The photo above is actually part of the Sony Ericsson X1 Xperia's user interface, and as you can see, it is pretty comprehensive unlike other non-iPhone mobile browsers. It would be interesting to see where this handset stacks up...

If you want something done, you gotta do it yourself - or so that's what Intel thinks. The giant semiconductor company has made its debut in the SSD market with an 80GB SSD that is priced at a relatively...

Kenwood's Hibachi is a cordless speaker that functions fine as long as it does not venture beyond the 30 meter range. It not only emits audio without compromising on performance and quality, it also comes with an ambient light...

Nintendo could be on to the next big thing with their new $54 Wi-Fi router that does away with a wired Ethernet Internet connection, allowing you to Wii or DS away sans wires. Well, this is actually nothing but a...

Word on the street has it that the first touch screen display handset from Nokia will be out sometime early next month. The 5800 XpressMusic will first ship to the UK on October 8th, with other countries to follow...

PQI has released its new Intelligent Drive i828 that received its design inspiration from a Swiss army knife, making it the first of its kind. This add-on capacity allows one to use existing i828s and carry them as though...

This post is done LIVE from DEMOFall08. Please go to the article page and refresh regularly to see the updates (F5). The earliest paragraphs are at the top, and the older ones towards the bottom. [10:58am] The Echo Nest corp...

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Whenever you see an iPod accessory certified as "Made for iPod", you can rest easy, knowing that this is something that has gotten past the high quality standards of Apple. Sony Corporation has decided to follow suit with their "Designed...

Amazon is carrying the Bushnell GPS navigation system that is small enough to be carried around in the palm of your hand comfortably, and targets those who spend plenty of time in the great outdoors. Some of the features...

wind-up bird(s) from hc gilje on Vimeo. The Wind-up Birds project is pretty interesting as it steps into the realm of nature and how robotics fit in. These "birds" are actually mechanical woodpeckers that are remotely controlled by a micro-controller....

With more and more people jumping on the High Definition bandwagon these days, HDMI cables are getting more commonplace. Panasonic has unveiled the first free-angle HDMI cable in the world, and it will come in two lengths - 1.5...

The Spark Lamp concept is capable of turning any ordinary lamp into a self-sustaining device that also informs you of how much juice you're currently consuming. During the day, the lamp must be flipped over manually for it to...

The live blogging on this post is now over. Thanks for following it. This post was done LIVE from DEMOFall08. The earliest paragraphs are at the top, and the older ones towards the bottom. [9:22 am] Presentation of Telnic...

Sony has just lifted the curtain on its NAS-M700HD, NAS-M500HD and CMT-E300HD systems. The first two will feature 160GB of storage space, a 4.3" LCD display, a couple of USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet connectivity, analog audio out, headphone out...

Able Planet wants to offer a cost-effective pair of noise canceling headphones - the Clear Harmony NC200. This pair will retail for $99, relying on the company's patented LINX AUDIO as well as updated active noise cancellation (ANC) technologies...

Guys are pretty onr track-minded, so it comes as no surprise if the majority of males out there aren't too kitchen savvy. After all, keeping track of one's toast while frying eggs is a pretty delicate task, and not...

The Xun Chi 138 is unbelievably small for a cell phone - heck, it is slightly longer when compared to an AA battery. Despite its liliputian proportions, the Xun Chi 138 comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, a touch...

What do you have on your USB flash drive? Seasoned veterans might still use U3-capable flash drives as it's pretty handy in letting you carry all your regularly used applications no matter which computer you're using. With the recent...

CEDIA was the platform for Tivoli Tanget Audio to roll out its bunch of table radios, among them the Model One Uno which takes its styling cues from the past, boasting an analog tuner, retailing from $120 to $199....

Who says that geeks don't know how to live the good life? TrekStor is offering a USB flash drive that comes with a bottle opener, allowing you to down a cold one after a long hard day at the...

One thing about a netbook or laptop is the fact that you'd best tote around a power adapter wherever you go, since those buggers don't exactly have sterling performance figures when it comes to battery life. This weight does...

[DEMOFall 08] I recently tested an innovative travel site PlanetEye so, when I saw this one in the DEMO company list I wanted to try it. TravelMuse is less visual exploration oriented than PlanetEye and it also offers the...

[DEMOFall 08] There are a few ways to share a ride to work, but Avego wants to push the concept further: by not only optimizing the number of seats available (to maximize a car), but also by computing the fees...

[DEMOFall 08] This service for GPS enabled Smartphones recommend meals and restaurants (only chains for the moment) based on the person's remaining calories needs for the day. With WebDiet, users can configure their calories needs for the day and...

Maverick Mobile announces Secure Mobile, a background and hidden mobile phone application that aims to perform a few tasks: protect your data by keeping a backup on a remote server. Track or disable the device in case it is...

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Capturx™ Forms for Excel is a combination of hardware (the pen) and software that allows things written in forms to be transferred automatically to an excel spreadsheet. Capturx converts excel forms into a paper version that can be printed...

[DEMOFall 08] Photo frames will become sexy again! This cool new technology launching at DEMO makes their usage even more simple. It is targeted to the older generation, to help them get more photos from their family without efforts...

[DEMOFall 08] Today, Rebus Technology is launching its consumer application Recollect Desktop, that lets users search all documents including unstructured documents such as scanned documents , PDFs, TIFFs, Jpegs and emails, by looking for words and images inside, even...

Telnic, the operator for the top level domain (TLD) announces today its private VIP .tel beta program. .tel lets users display their contact info on the internet on their own domain name. Internet users will be able to buy...

[DEMOFall08] Today, Plastic Logic launched its new thin electronic reader targeted to business customers. I have not had the opportunity to see the device, but from the photo, I am excited about its thinness. Its 8.5x11 inch size makes...

[DEMOFall 08] Today, Invision.tv, a cool application that helps users discover video, is launching at DEMO. I tried quickly Invision.tv against two of its competitors, Truveo and Blinkx. Invision.tv returns results pretty fast and the results are displayed in...

[DEMOFall 08] MeDeploy is a new pay-media distribution API which enables media content creators and distributors to provide internet users with their paid content everywhere on the Web, across websites, social networks, blogs, mobile apps, set-top boxes and more......

[DEMOFall 08] Finally! Someone is coming up with a universal login for the internet, that will (I hope) replace the painful-to-use Open ID. I have not tested the service yet, so I will update this article after I do....

[DEMOFall 08] Most image banks sites do not give an important share of the pictures sales to the photographers, Photrade gives them 80%! In addition, this interesting photo site has a social networking component and some unique features: an...

Check out a video of a modification project that sees the Sony PSP function with an Xbox 360 keyboard. I always like to see such engineering projects defy common convention as devices from two rival companies are paired together,...

Check out this MSI Wind that runs on neither Windows XP nor Linux - instead, it has Apple's OS X as the operating system of choice. The Wind has gotten a 1GB memory upgrade to help cope with the...

Want to stand out of the crowd despite toting an ordinary looking Eee PC? Well, French skin manufacturers Skinzi are more than willing to do that for you - at a price, of course. They're asking for €19.95 per...

Logicool has a new kind of wireless speaker - the PF700 that relies on Bluetooth connectivity to function with just about any Bluetooth-enabled device, be it cell phones, portable media players or computers. I don't think the $195 price...

Sennheiser's MM 200 Bluetooth headset targets cell phone owners who want to live the wireless life, and it hooks up to your phone via Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. The MM 200 is smart enough to support a couple of sources...

Most people might want to leave their iPhone or iPod touch as it is, since those are already things of beauty at first glance. Others, however, prefer to go the extra mile, and Lyle Owerko is one of them....

Iiyama has released its ProLite E2607WS LCD monitor in Japan, bringing the following features to the mass market :- 25.5" widescreen LCD display 1,920 x 1,200 WUXGA resolution 1,000:1 contrast ratio 2ms response time 300cd/m2 brightness It will retail...

With MP3s proliferating the marketplace, do you think there is still a market for CD players? Dedicated ones only, I suppose, and CEC is back with their TL1N CD player which features the latest DA converter along with a...

A day before Microsoft announces the 120GB Zune, Amazon has already put it up on their site. This news comes after knowledge of the same model being sold to a Fry's electronics customer by accident, and the lack of...

Fujitsu has introduced its L1010 laptop for Generation Y-ers - folks who grew up on a steady diet of video games and are well versed in technology. The L1010 will feature the following :- Intel Core 2 Duo processor...

Looks like features of the upcoming 120GB Zune has already leaked out no thanks to loose lips, featuring a Buy from FM option which allows users to tag tunes on the radio for future purchase on the PC, Device...

Strangely enough, I thought that new versions of various devices will come in numerical increases, but Willcom takes a different route with the Willcom D4 Ver. L. Heck, I sure didn't find version A, B, C, etc., but that's...

Do you happen to have $500 to spare for your next device purchase, but have no idea on what to pick up? Here's a suggestion - the Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet. They're already starting to ship, and you...

Here's an image of an upcoming Dell mouse, featuring a sensor that reads "LaserStream Technology". Just in case that sounds a wee bit familiar to those who are more well-versed with the hardware world, it is a trademark used...

It is getting clearer that the BlackBerry Bold will hit retail stores come October 2nd over AT&T's network, but there are also rumors swirling that one will be able to start placing pre-orders from September 24th onwards. This ought...

Photo credit:William Mercer McLeod By Karsten Lemm On a day in late August, 1998, two Stanford Phd. students managed to make $100,000 with a few mouse clicks by showing their new search technology to Sun Microsystems co-founder Andy von Bechtolsheim....

Chris Shipley has been the executive producer of DEMO since 1997 and at Ubergizmo, we think that she does a great job of selecting high quality products and companies in the highly competitive field of new technology. She also has...

MarketWatch is reporting that Samsung is seeking to acquire Sandisk, the maker of flash memory and multimedia players. That might be a good time: Sandisk lost 50% of its market capitalization since June 2008. Samsung is already a flash...

Sony has gone back on their initial trumpet blowing, chest beating press release by touting that the PSP-3000 have the same battery life as the PSP-2000, although Sony America's hardware marketing director John Koller did mention that "we should...

JVC lays claim to the smallest high definition projector in the world by unveiling the DLA-SH4K at CEDIA. Based on JVC’s new 1.27" 10 megapixel D-ILA devices, the DLA-SH4K comes with 4 times the resolution and clarity of other...

AOpen has just introduced its 2.5" SATA hard drive external enclosure known as the AME-100. It is constructed from aluminum and connects to your computer via USB 2.0, which means a maximum theoretical transfer speed of 480Mbps. Each purchase...

Strange that the iPod nano 4G is not out yet, but enterprising folk from China have already come up with cloned versions as seen here. Since it does not have the mandatory Apple logo and lack non-apple software, this...

Epson has lifted the curtain on three new LCD projectors at the CEDIA expo that support 1080p resolution for all your high definition needs. The three projectors would be the PowerLite Home Cinema 6100, PowerLite Pro Cinema 7100 and...

The French web site of Canon has already lifted its skirt to tease the masses who are clamoring for a brand new EOS digital camera. Which model do you think this is? The EOS 7D? Do you prefer companies...

Dell is currently trying to sell all its factories to contract electronics manufacturers - at least that's what the Wall Street Journal reported this morning. Apparently, Dell is keen to dispose of most, if not all, of its factories...

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) organization has come to an understanding with Amazon to sell its extremely cheap laptops over the Internet from late November onwards, allowing folks to purchase the XO laptops for personal use or to...

LG has more or less finished their sequel to the Prada, unimaginatively known as the Prada II. This model will come with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard in addition to the following specifications (something we lacked in our earlier post)...

Adam Huffman has dreamt of the Zune Contact concept, hoping to see Microsoft go head-to-head with Apple in the phone arena sometime down the road. I'm not too sure whether that is worth the investment from the software giant,...

Garmin might be offering a free lifetime traffic feature to the masses, but that comes at a "price" so to speak - it will feature ads. "One gripe: The nüvi 755T comes with advertisements. My evaluation unit arrived with...

If you're a fan of Rock Band and Guitar Hero, it makes perfect sense to get a cross-compatible peripheral that is the ezJam Combo Guitar - after all, you certainly can't be playing both games simultaneously, and it makes...

Buffalo wants to lay claim to owning the first external solid state USB drive in the world - the MicroStation. This tiny storage device will come in 32GB, 64GB and 100GB capacities, connecting to your computer through USB 2.0...

Ron Arad has thought up of a truly unique design that will help save space for folks living in cramped spaces, as the Rotator bathtub can be turned into a shower at your whim and fancy, simply by rotating...

Kyocera's W64SA is a pretty unique handset that comes with dual illumination within, allowing users to select two out of five colors available before making a purchase. The colors available are red, blue, pink, yellow and green. These lights...

UK operator 3 will be celebrating its first year of mobile broadband by offering a new data rate of just £2.50 for folks who are interested in unlimited email use, but this price doubles when you are jumping at...

The Wii is relatively hack proof to date, and has managed to hold its own against homebrew alteration, but somebody managed to find a way to fix certain bricked consoles by dumping the Wii into a special recovery mode,...

Qik has now expanded its services to support HTC-sourced handsets, including the following :- HTC Touch Dual HTC Touch Diamond HTC TyTN II AT&T Tilt Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 You will need to sign up for a free account...

There is a new Alpha DSLR from Sony coming our way, thanks to a leak of the advertisement from a Danish photography magazine. According to the text of the ad, it reads as follows. The new a900 has arrived....

Everyone seems to want in on the super slim TV game these days, and JVC does not want to be left behind either, by rolling out a couple of models that measure 1.5" deep with a maximum depth of...

Lippert could be offering what is possibly the smallest X86 board ever, vramming in 2GB RAM onto a tiny 58mm x 65mm "CoreExpress" COM format that is able to take in the Intel Atom processor as well. Tipping the...

We all know that everyone's favorite astromech droid, R2D2 used to project images of the luscious Princess Leia, but this time round, he ain't out to save the universe - just your rear end so that you will be...

I guess I'm happy to say that I've lived to see the days where VGA signals can be transmitted wirelessly, thanks to Cables To Go. The new TruLink Wireless USB to VGA Adapter Kit is on parade at this...

We've all seen SATA hard drive enclosures before, but Brando wants to double our joy with their new USB 2.5" Double SATA HDD enclosure. This model features One Touch Backup as well for folks who don't want to go...

I'm pretty sure you think you've seen just about all the iPod speakers available, and most of them are pretty generic in nature - boring rectangular designs that pump out your favorite tunes. Etón isn't going to settle for...

This USB Desk Lamp doubles up as a speaker as well, with nine bright LED lights to help you read those fine print on your legal documents late into the night. You can choose to hook it up to...

Panasonic's latest plasma technology can be found in the 65" custom-install-only VX100 monitor, boasting specifications that are said to beat Pioneer's Kuro range. It does so with the following specs :- 60,000:1 contrast ratio 7,160 shades of gradation Handles...

Everybody has a memory card reader of sorts these days, don't they? Well, if you haven't yet picked up one for yourself, why not consider the iMONO 80-in-1 Illuminated High Speed Card Reader? This device supports all the latest...

The Pea Speaker system concept looks pretty interesting - each pod holds up to seven wireless Bluetooth speakers that can be placed anywhere you like, assuming you don't walk out of the connection range. Only one of the seven...

We first saw leaks of the Dell Mini 9 pricing yesterday, and it has been confirmed today that this netbook will feature integrated mobile broadband, although it will be available exclusively via Vodafone stores and online from Dell only...

If you own a scooter, that's great. Fancy turning it into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot? Well, all the necessary instructions are provided here, so read on to find out how you can spruce up that old boneshaker of yours...

You know those large CD players back in the day that came with a multi-disc changing engine? Well, Sony hasn't forgotten either, although they've updated that vision to include Blu-ray discs. This time round, Sony's model will hit the...

Don't you hate it when you're working in bright light on a pet project of yours, but when dusk falls, the same amount of light that you want isn't available any more, forcing you to take a break and...

Don't go around boasting about your media center until you've seen what the Lifeware LMS 810 has on offer - eight CableCARD tuners (a couple of those on-board while the remaining half dozen reside in the external Lifetuner box),...

The tree loving folks at TreeHugger have literally taken the ScanGauge out for a spin in their Ford E150 van, driving it all the way from Philadelphia to Wisconsin and back. Here's what they have to say about it....

Nintendo's behind the PSP by one iteration already - we're now at the PSP-3000 while the DS is still stuck in its Lite mode. Not that there is anything unlovable about the DS Lite, since the device is still...

Kyocera is currently working on another solar power plant project for Avanzalia of Spain, and when completed, this will be one of the largest solar power plants in the world. Currently, the plant in the Castile-La Mancha region of...

Wii owners who want to go wireless can pick up this third party solution - the Nyko Wing Classic Controller. All you need to do is plug in a wireless dongle into the bottom of the Wiimote and you're...

Strange for Motorola to name this upcoming handset the MOTOJEWEL - they've actually included all the vowels, something not done since the RAZR was unleashed. This clamshell handset was unveiled in the UK, and it looks pretty much like...

Sega Toys want to help you relax at the end of a long day of work by unleashing a new robotic dog known as Lucky. This dog can entertain you by performing handstands on both hind legs, barks at...

Folks in the Philippines can now pick up the new Neo Vivid 1100 netbook that comes with the following :- Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor 1GB RAM Webcam 120GB hard drive If you throw in another $25, you will be...

Word from comScore has it that there are more wireless subscribers who have taken up 3G as their mantra compared to those residing in western Europe - 28.4% versus 28.3%. That's a narrow margin by any means, so expect...

Cricket Communications has recently released a new monthly service that offers unlimited mobile video downloads, all for a mere $5 monthly. Available videos include music videos, sports news, movie trailers and more, and it doesn't charge you for the...

Coca-Cola takes yet another step to a greener approach with its new eKOfresh coolers that combine HFC-free insulation and refrigerants complete with an energy saving system that is touted to improve energy efficiency by up to 35% when compared...

MapmyIndia has just rolled out a new GPS navigation system known as MapmyIndia Navigator, and will be available in either Delphi Nav 200 or AMAX 06GP5A models. Features include :- 3.5" color touch screen display Samsung 400MHz processor Integrated...

Amazon is now offering customers the chance to watch ad-free movies and TV shows on various platforms such as Macs and PCs with Amazon Video On Demand. This was an untenable solution before, since customers could only download such...

Word has it that the recently unveiled Google Chrome browser will also make its way to the Android mobile operating system, at least that's what head honcho Sergey Brin says. "“Probably a subsequent version of Android is going to...

The main "issue" that DivX Connected users have is to find content. I mean legal content. Well, that might be a thing of the past. With DivX Connected 1.4 Beta, users can stream movies from Hulu, Daily Motion and...

We played with the Samsung OMNIA in Europe and it is a great hardware platform. The software is pretty cool too, even if it's no iPhone software. Well, at least MMS is working and copy/paste, but hey the truth...

16:9 display are all the race in the PC industry and the Dell S2409W seems like a good 1080p monitor. Its design is simple and you can see that the "image" should be the main point of focus. From...

Intel just launched Dunnington, the anticipated 6-core XEON CPU for the enterprise market. It comes with more cores, a bigger cache, and the latest hardware that speeds up virtualization, a popular trend in the IT industry: they can sell...

The napbook (by Hafsteinn Juliusson) could have been handy during the last few tech events or during the crazy demoscene days. The concept is simple: the bag doubles as a pillow-case. I guess that it not only provides a...

Hi, this is the last reminder that we're giving away a pass for DEMO (San Diego, next week). Here's how to enter. If you're not going, you come back to see what hot start-ups is presenting there....

AMD's roadmap has been published on a Spanish website, there's no "killer CPU" for say, but it's interesting to see an AMD "ultra-value client" (cheap! low-power?) solution for OEMs that might translate into cool gadgets....

Apple's multi-touch system definitely revolutionized the world of touch screen displays, but the fruity company has recently filed a patent for a multi-touch system that incorporates both voice and visual data into the control system itself. Apple figured out...

The luxurious Honda Legend line will now feature Honda's very own Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) when it is released this Friday on September 5th. Their new driving stability technology aims to increase the safety of the driver...

Toshiba goes mobile with their TLP-X100U projector, boasting closed captioning functionality and 3LCD technology that comes in a new slim design. Meant for use in education, professional or noisy settings, the TLP-X100U Slim Mobile Projector will come with a...

Sony has recalled 73,000 Vaio laptops (according to Product Reviews anyway) that could carry a possible manufacturing defect, where the worst consequence would be an overheating issue. This problem is most likely due to the wiring near the laptop's...

Sony's got a couple of digital voice recorders - the ICD-AX and ICD-UX which will arrive in the Japan market soon (and hopefully, across the rest of the globe in due time since students these days need to catch...

First of all, the lines between a portable media player with phone capabilities and that of a phone with portable media player functions are extremely blur these days, no thanks to hardware manufacturers that cram in just about any...

The Mio Leap K1 uses the same concept than the Samsung SPH-M620 (Sprint Upstage in the U.S): One side is a cellphone, the other has a dedicated function which is this case is GPS. Both phone and GPS functions...

Hitachi loves all things slim, as with majority of the geek world, hence the UltraThin 1.5 range of plasma displays. Measuring a mere 1.5" in depth, you will get 50" of viewing real estate, automatically elevating this unit to...

CEDIA is the platform of choice for Panasonic to release its new SA-BX500 AV receiver, featuring the following :- 7 x 130-Watt amplification HDMI connectivity (3 inputs, 1 output) HDMI-CEC in VIERA Link form Support for Dobly TrueHD and...

The KATA Multimedia Backpack ought to be a solid purchase for the ordinary man on the street since most people have at least a couple of gadgets in their pockets, and with the KATA, you will be able to...

Bluetooth SIG is a good supplement to the FFC for upcoming phones. Just recently, the Motorola Q11 name has been spotted there. Not surprisingly, it appears to be a smartphone that runs Windows Mobile 6.1, like the various Q9...

Isn't the EnterBell concept just an absolute stunner? Created by Li Jianye, this doorbell takes its inspiration from one of the most famous keyboard keys ever - "Enter". After all, it makes a really solid case with the verb...

The guessing game is over: the Dell Inspiron 910 is finally available for order and it starts at $349 with Ubuntu (and 2GB of free box.net storage), 512MB of RAM and 4GB of flash storage. The most expensive version...

Sharp has rolled out a range of new AQUOS LCD HDTVs in North America, where the D65U lineup will feature the following :- Native 1080p resolution 42" to 52" sizes Energy Star-compliant Active backlight and contrast controls Sharp's Advanced...

Jitrin Jintaprecha's iFreeze Chair design is based on an Arctic iceberg, featuring hidden lights in the arm rests that will help illuminate your home late into the wee hours of the morning. The light in the arm rests are...

Panasonic's PT-AE3000U 1080p home theater projector which was recently paraded at IFA 2008 will come with a brightness of 1,600 lumens and the ability to interpret new frames to create a smoother videov viewing experience. For example, let's say...

Thiel's Zöet cocnept speaker aims to take your current home Ethernet connection and merge it with the company's lossless proprietary wireless network in order to locate and connect zöet self-powered IP-addressable speakers through a dB1 distribution processor. Zöet aims...

Good to hear that the boffins at Microsoft have eased the restriction of the standard specification for netbooks using the Windows XP operation system, doing away with the inital 80GB cap by replacing that figure with 160GB instead. This...

Just a day after announcing the pre-order for Sprint's HTC Touch Diamond, the good people at the Wall Street Journal have already taken an early look at this highly desirable handset. It is exciting to think about other mobile-phone...

Good to see Polaroid keeping up with the times instead of becoming extinct like a dinosaur by releasing a 3.5" digital photo frame in a choice of pearl white or black colors. Features include :- 320 x 240 resolution...

Smart posters that rely on Near Field Communication (NFC) technology are currently being tested in Japan, helping users view digital content with a simple act of holding a compatible handset near the posters. SoftBank Mobile, NTT Data, Hitachi and...

At first glance, this iRiver Mplayer Eyes look pretty much the same as the original Mplayer, but it is not just a different color variation that is on offer to the masses. The Mplayer Eyes will feature LEDs that...

NEC has yet another green LCD monitor - the MultiSync EA221WM. This 22" monitor is the second release under NEC's MultiSync EA banner, being the smaller sibling of the 26" EA261WM. Other features include :- 1,680x1,050 resolution (WSXGA) Viewing...

JBL takes the wireless route with its new AIR WEM-1 wireless speaker module, where the 2.1 channel transmitter will receive signals either via RCA audio jacks or the 3.5mm input, coasting along the 2.4GHz band within a 70 foot...

Sony has released its BDP-S5000E Blu-ray player in Japan, making it one of the high end models that will feature a high-stability precision drive HD transport mechanism, separate video and audio power circuit and a low-leakage R-Core transformer that...

Buffalo has a new Network Attached Storage (NAS) that will feature 1TB, 2TB and even 4TB capacities, accompanied by RAID5 support. Not only does it work great as a device to store your files, it is also compatible with...

The Dell 910, known officially as the Dell Mini 9 has been priced at $399 for the Standard Edition which includes an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, Ubuntu Linux 8.04, 512MB RAM, 4GB SSD, and a Dell wireless mini-card....

Check out this working demonstration model of a solar-powered e-book reader that was featured at the Greener Gadgets Design Competition 2008. Snippy is an ultraportable handheld electronic viewer for textual and graphic information which harvests operating energy from the...

The folks at ThinkGeek always have a strange sense of humor, and the My Documents Laptop Sleeve is no different. This is one truly geeky way to keep your precious laptop safe from the dangers of scratches and knocks...

Google's Picasa 3.0 beta is already available, and this new version will merge with the Interwibble-based Web Albums set-up to propogate the idea of sharing, featuring a new range of tagging features which will help you itemize your photos...

The MacBook Air's blood, apparently. This new notebook from Samsung is out and ready to take down Apple's MacBook Air, featuring the following specifications :- 13.3" display Intel Core 2 Duo 1.2GHz processor 4GB RAM 120GB hard drive Three...

It would be interesting to see Hollywood come up with a Ghostbusters remake, just like how they released TMNT a couple of years back. After all, the special effects department have improved by leaps and bounds, and I would...

iPhone owners in selected cities will now be able to enjoy live traffic cameras on their handset thanks to Mobileyes, an application that helps commuters avoid rush hour traffic by showing how traffic conditions are like at selected areas....

I don't know what the boffins at Microsoft are smoking, but they have apparently filed for and received a patent that is tantamount to Page Up/Page Down functionality. According to the patent's own words, it covers a "method and...

Are the executives at Adobe heartless or what? Adobe Creative Suite 3 isn't exactly the cheapest piece of software in the world, but now we have the Adobe CS4 that will be unveiled this September 23rd, hitting retail stores...

BlackBerry Bold owners who want a change in color of their choice that cannot be found on official channels can now turn to Colorware, as the company has opened its magical paint lines to the Bold. You will be...

Sony introduces something a little bit different with their new Vaio CP1 digital picture frame, featuring Wi-Fi connectivity and a built-in RSS reader for you to grab photos off compatible online photo albums such as Picasa as well as...

Don't pick up an Xbox 360 tomorrow - not if you really can't wait for whatever game you're interested in. After all, the Xbox 360 will experience a price drop on September 5th, where the Xbox 360 Arcade, Xbox...

The Sony Vaio line has always been popular with those who want something functional yet nice to look at, and this time round Sony has released three new desktop models for the masses - the Vaio JS, LV and...

iRobot is on a roll with a couple of new Pet Series smart vacuum cleaners released - the Roomba 532 and the Roomba 562. Both models will find it a snap to pick up pet hair, pet dander, kitty...

Want to wake up naturally without the clashing bells of an alarm clock? With the Philips Wake-Up Light, that is possible. So far methis device has proven medical benefits that helps you greet each new day in a gentle...

We obtained a free DEMOFall 08 pass to give away to one of our "fans". If you would like to go to DEMO, you probably know what the show is about. For the curious out there, DEMOFall is an...

The SDK for the most anticipated Windows Mobile phone is out. With it, developers can start working on the new front-end interface that this phone has. The SDK runs on visual studio, which is probably used by the immense...

Ironically, right after Samsung announced new Blu-Ray players, this comment came: "I think it [Blu-Ray] has 5 years left, I certainly wouldn't give it 10." (Andy Griffiths, Samsung UK). Mr Griffiths doesn't elaborate on what might replace Blu-Ray, but...

The old cassette is good for nothing but the bin, right? Wrong! The USB Tape Hub disproves this, as it looks like an old school cassette albeit with a quartet of USB ports located at the bottom of the...

While the iPhone 3G might be doing gangbusters in sales, that doesn't mean that all is fine and dandy. A second lawsuit against the iPhone 3G and its spotty connection with AT&T has emerged, with reports of a complete...

No matter what you say, surely you can't get any more geekier than this splash-proof Space Invaders-themed keyboard? It is one truly portable piece of geek tech, being rollable and all, allowing you to carry a keyboard in your...

The iPod nano 4G is coming, that's for sure, but just how small will it be? iLounge has exclusive dimensional drawings (or at least, that's what it looks like) of both the iPod nano 4G and the iPod touch...

DirecTV has plans to release a new TiVo-powered high-def DVR sometime in the second-half of next year, and it will improve upon its 2004 predecessor, the DirecTiVo, by being able to receive the DirecTV's whole gamut of digital and...

Dog Wan ("Wan" stands for bow-wow in Japanese, and is also known as "Watch, Assist, Nurse" in this case) from Daisen Denshi Kogyo has shed its ugly prototype after four more months of development, in addition to being technically...

Sanyo has recently announced the successor to the first generation waterproof Xacti E1 in the form of the Xacti E2. Not too imaginative on the naming front, but it is a logical choice. This device maintains the same ability...

At long last, owners of the Samsung BlackJack II smartphone will be able to update their handset to Windows Mobile 6.1, bringing the following changes for the masses. Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 (AKU1.0.1) Pocket Internet Explorer, 7.11 Microsoft Voice...

Frog Design has come up with this LED bulb which might just help make the world a greener place - only just. Instead of using CFLs that aren't too environment-friendly no thanks to their content of electronics, plastics and...

Everyone knows just how fun Super Mario and his cohort can get, and these bouncy balls will definitely make life a wee bit brighter. Traditional power ups like the 1Up mushroom and the Fire Flower are old favorites that...

Purists will probably call this a travesty, but the TouchFLO 3D user interface found on the HTC Touch Diamond is pretty bangin', and this time the tables have been turned - this Windows Mobile user interface is now available...

Nothing's really sacred where Hello Kitty is concerned, and this pussy cat has no qualms about plastering her face all over the place when it comes to strategic marketing. This time round we're presented with the Hello Kitty DJ...

Word on the street has it that Apple and China Mobile are currently in the final stages of negotiations where debuting the iPhone 3G in one of the biggest markets in the world is concerned. A deal is likely...

Better late than never, and the same adage applies to the Medion E1210 netbook that is now available for purchase. Here's a refresher course for those who have yet to discover the E1210's specifications :- Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz...

One look at the Diesel DZ9024 Watch and you'll know that this is no ordinary timepiece. After all, it comes with five mini time windows(!) to make sure that you're always up to date where the current time is...

One month earlier, to be exact. This 16GB handset is already available to the masses in the UK, bringing droolworthy features such as GPS navigation, N-Gage gaming, an integrated TV tuner and a lovely 5 megapixel camera to all...

Could this be the slimmest MP4 player in the world? Well, at 4.5mm in thickness, it is pretty hard to argue. This portable media player is available from Component Warehouse and looks as fragile as the MacBook Air, as...

Samsung has a couple of MP3 players announced for the masses - the YP-U4 Litmus and the YP-A1 Diamond. Both of these models are certainly head turners, and they will make it even harder for a newcomer to make...

Anyone who uses Windows knows that the longer the operating system is kept without a fresh re-install (or deep clean-up), the longer it takes to boot up. Hopefully this will change with news that Microsoft is currently working on a...

Check out this rather interesting looking telephone - the Decor Red Clock Telephone that is currently available on eBay with a starting bid of $4.99. In this day and age, retro might be in but it definitely won't move...

Want to destroy the productivity of your engineers? Install this double-sided panel in-between cubicles. With its 256x120 pixels resolution, it can display basic information, but imagine how cool it would be to have a 60" version in a boardroom....

Using the PS3 or a computer to download stuff to your PSP is probably not the optimum way of doing things. You understand it, and Sony does too, apparently. A new firmware is said to give the PSP the...

An email from Dell partner Box.net, an online storage company show that the anticipated nettop will launch tomorrow (sept. 4). It is interesting to see that Dell will feature Box.net’s service. This is huge for Box – congrats!. It's...

You probably know that laptops come with a fair amount of cardboard boxes, plastic and other potential pollutant, but you might not know that retailers get even bigger boxes than you do! Yes, we're talking about an enormous box...

The details are unofficial so take it with a grain of salt (the photos supposedly come from Sprint's system, but we can't vouch for it).. It's expensive, but with the excitement around these phones, but the pricing seems plausible:...

Who cares if the WiFi-N specs is still a draft? "N" Devices are all over the place, so it's a done deal at this point. Now, engineers are looking at Gigabit Wi-Fi (1000Mbps), which would match the fastest wired...

There are always bragging rights when you are the first to do something (intelligent). Dual-core Atom UMPCs might not be far away, the Raon might be the first dual-core ultra mobile PC (UMPC) to make it to the market,...

Nokia made an offer and "they (Samsung) have accepted it" (Nokia spokesman). Now, we can speculate on what happened: it might mean that Samsung doesn't believe that Symbian can hold Apple and Windows Mobile off in the longer term....

Google's browser called Chrome is out of the box and of course, we had to take a look. So after a quick download and a quick install, we started to browse the web just to see how it feels....

You may or may not know about it, but leaving many of your devices plugged into the wall socket means that they’re still consuming electricity, and thus increasing your monthly electric bill, this is due to standby power, or the phantom load.

The idea of every child having their own laptop for class is coming closer to reality as every day passes. This time IDEO and Project Inkwell have a concept called the Spark, which looks aimed at bringing the laptop-like devices to students, where they can easily learn anytime and anywhere.

It has been confirmed that the invites for the Sept. 9th Apple event have been sent. The tagline will be "Let's rock", which is appropriate for the iPod refresh that is widely expected. Earlier today we posted about the...

Like watching TV in the shower, bath or pool? The XDV-W600 dubbed mini-Bravia is waterproof as long as long as it is in shallow waters (3 feet / 1 meter) and for durations of less than 30 minutes. The...

There's no lack of oddly shaped speakers, but only a few deserve the "cutie" status, defined by: "I don't really care how they sound, I just want them". We fell like this pair of LaCie USB Speakers fits in...

Gorenje is signing the first "made for iPod" fridge. It was shown at IFA 2008 and it's basically a fridge with an iPod dock that would not only charge the player, but also allow to play music on the...

Coming out of nowhere, the September 5th date for the Dell Inspiron 910 Nettop landed at Gizmodo. That seems plausible, we've heard about this for so long that it feels that Dell already launched it a couple of times...

The HTC touch diamond has sparked quite a lot of interest, but the time for drooling is coming to an end, and soon, the time for testing will begin. Sprint has setup a pre-order registration site for those who...

Someone who claims to have had access to Darty's product database reports that 10 SKUs (or product ID) have popped in the system. At the moment, all iPod nanos are flagged as "out of stock" with a "replenish" date of...

This case will be filed in the mounting evidence that the iPod nano 4G will indeed look like the images that have been circulating on the web recently. Let's be patient… until the supposed launch on Sept 9th...

The word on the street is that Belkin is going to release a joystick for iPhone and iPod Touch named JoyPod. If we believe the promotional image above, this will be officially supported once it gets on the market....

This photo shows you the new look of Buffalo hard drives, at least the DriveStation TurboUSB, LinkStation EZ and LinkStation Live. It's probably a good idea: the previous design was getting old. My favorite Buffalo drive is the aluminum...

It looks like the MSI Wind is getting double the amount of storage: 160GB versus 120GB and 80GB previously. Even with the larger capacity, this is more a "gadget laptop" than someone's main system, except (may be) if GMail...

Look at this DVD player from LG, isn't the LG DP889 cute? Interestingly enough, it can also be used as a digital photo-frame and obviously, a CD-player. And if you burn your own CD/DVDs, it can probably read them...

Illuminated (back-lit) keyboards are usually associated with gaming, but Logitech's Illuminated Keyboard is simply for those who want an agreeable typing experience on a nicely designed keyboard. If you like to work in a dark environment, having a backlit...

If you thought the browser wars weren't intensive enough, you'll be happy to hear that Google has (accidentally) announced their upcoming Google Chrome web browser, based on Webkit. The announcement actually came about due to an accidental leak of a comic regarding the browser, which is now making its rounds on the Internet. It should be released by Wednesday, if the rumors are to be believed, and will be available on Windows only, while Mac and Linux versions will be available later.

The HP Mininote 2133 is the nettop that has the best construction quality among those that we tried. The keyboard keys are about as large as those found on a "normal" laptop keyboard, although their spacing is tighter. The...