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...

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. [5.23 pm] Unity Solutions, product:...

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. [4.35 pm] Toolgether From 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. [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...

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. [10:03am] ffwd.com is a new...

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....