[CEATEC 2008] It has been reported that the video-on-demand (VOD) service for Wii will start in December (in Japan) and will feature about 500 shows (all genres). Videos will cost between 100 and 400 Wii points. Fujisoft would like to...

Sega will be making a comeback in the hardware business, but video game fans all over shouldn't jump for joy just yet - the Japanese company won't be rolling out a home console in order to ignite its classic...

Microsoft is still working on bringing the Zune interface to Windows Mobile devices, according to company chief Steve Ballmer. Do you think this move could help turn Windows Mobile devices (especially touch screen versions) into a pseudo iPod touch?...

Nissan has a new electric vehicle concept that debuts this week at the Paris motor show known as the Nuvu. Measuring just 3 meters in length, this vehicle has a 2+1 seating arrangement, featuring solar panels on its glass...

The DataWind PocketSurfer2 has finally been released just at the turn of this month, and it will come with updated features include a touchpad, an integrated GPS receiver, a new and improved display, better Vodafone network coverage and some...

Yamaha has a bunch of new mini systems that are compatible with Apple's all-conquering iPod, and first in the bunch is the MCS-1330 that comes with a couple of 60W RMS power output, an amplifier, a CD player (for...

Nintendo has dropped the bomb on the Wii Speak Channel that will utilize the Wii microphone, enabling you and three other friends to chat with each other. Each microphone purchase will be accompanied by a coupon that allows you...

Samsung's MV100 Tower and MZ100 Slim Tower are desktops that have a heart for the environment, running on Intel's G43 chipset and a choice between a GeForce 9600GT 512MB or 9500GS 512MB graphics cards. Despite those average specifications (you...

We all know that Russians have many new billionaires in recent years due to the oil boom, and here's a handset that might appeal to them due to its relative rarity - it has been reported that only 10...

Nokia's luxury handset arm, Vertu, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary by unleashing a white gold Vertu-branded cell phone with a price tag of £24,000. For that much money, you will get a pre-loaded copy of a specially composed...

Sony's PRS-700 Digital Book Reader has just been announced, and some of the improvements over its predecessor include a touch screen display for a more intuitive reading experience. No larger than a paperback book, the PRS-700 tips the scales...

$99.99, Lite-On DH-401S-08 OEM Blu-Ray Internal Playback Drive $109.99, Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000 1000GB Hard Drive $179.99, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor $445.99, Acer Value X1160 MultiMedia Projector $449.99, Polaroid TDA-03211C LCD TV with DVD More deals at Uberbargain.com...

Too bad Apple won't be commissioning this on an official basis, as the MacBook Mini you see above is the result of German hacker Florian's sweat and tears. Florian took a dremel, half a dozen white LEDs and fashioned...

You know about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon which was one of the ancient seven wonders of the world? Well, here's a play on the past with products of the future - these portable hard drives are able to...

Sony Ericsson is working on its new automatic zoom feature that will probably make an appearance in its - yes, wait for it, 12 megapixel cell phone that will be released sometime next year. This improvement will see the...

Stimulant: Microsoft Surface + Nintendo Wii Mashup from Stimulant on Vimeo. Now here's a marriage of convenient ideas - the Microsoft Surface and Nintendo Wii Balance Board have merged into this pressure-sensitive surface computing. In the video above, you will...

Has it been that long already? Space Invaders has just hit 30, and the Taito Station at CEATEC's showfloor offers a minimalist arcade machine with just one button - where all you need to do is push it in...

HP has made available two new laptops - the Pavilion dv5t Special Edition and Pavilion dv4t Special Edition. They will share similar specifications with the vanilla 15.4" dv5t and 14.1" dv4t entertainment notebooks, although the one thing that stands...

World of Warcraft (WoW) players will soon be able to live out their online life in greater detail, thanks to the 3rd Space Vest from TN Games that allows WoW players donning the vest to feel damage as their...

[CEATEC 2008] The Bose SoundDock II digital music system was shown as a “new” item as CEATEC. It’s an introduction without fanfare, as it is “just” an iPod speaker/dock after all. As you might suspect, there’s not a whole...

SM Association (GSMA) recently announced that three parties consisting of mobile operators, PC manufacturers and chipset providers will be coming together to pre-install Mobile Broadband chips into a range of notebooks. This means all notebooks with the Mobile Broadband...

Most pillows are meant for you to rest your tired head after a long day at work, but what about a pillow that features an integrated media player while catering to those who have a great love for reading?...

AT&T will be rolling out the Samsung i780, also known as the Samsung Epix, thanks to leaks from an AT&T training poster displayed an October 23rd training date. Unfortunately, no official information has been released yet, but you can...

In commemoration with the G-Shock's 25th anniversary, Casio has released its DW-5000SL Spike Lee signature model that was designed with director Spike Lee. The EL backlight will emit a green light, outlining the logo mark that is used by...

SAFA has a new range of colorful MP3 players out in the Korean market known as the Bandi, featuring a 1.5" OLED display (you won't need a huge screen since this doesn't do video) while boasting touch scrolling capability,...

The latest XpressMusic from Finnish phone giants Nokia is now official, and priced. The Nokia 5800 will be powered by the S60 5th Edition operating system, released this quarter for an affordable €279 ($392) unlocked to go up against...

Fujitsu is currently developing a new range of multi-touch computers which will roll out sometime in the middle of next year, although such technology will be limited to fixed and convertible tablet PCs and won't be found on all...

Door locks have even taken the digital route these days, with the $350 AP501 Digital Door Lock being yet another option to keep your home safe and sound - at least better than an ordinary deadbolt. Constructed from zinc-alloy...

I’m a hardcore shoot-them-up player and let me tell you that Raiden IV on Xbox 360 would be enough to justify buying the console. Unfortunately, I don’t think that it is out in the U.S yet. However, it was...

[CEATEC 2008] I’ve never seen a solar solution for mobile that is really efficient, and I’m not sure that this one would be, but I have to say that I like the design of these pocket solar chargers we spotted...

[CEATEC 2008] I haven’t paid attention to the development of Galileo recently (it’s the European, improved, version of GPS) but I thought that it was not due to be (fully) deployed before 2013 or so (this has been delayed several...

[CEATEC 2008] Everyone worries about throwing away hard drives full of vital information, but yet very few people take the time to destroy the data (because it’s painfully slow) or the drive (it’s more work than you would think!)....

Pink is a color often associated with the fight against cancer, and both Canon and tennis starlet Maria Sharapova have teamed up once again to release a special bundle consisting of the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera in...

Here's a leaked image of the HP iPAQ Silver phone that comes in a candybar form factor, and this handset is touted to be available from Vodafone when released to the masses, sporting the following specifications :- Windows Mobile...

A prototype of the Sony Ericsson M600 has apparently hit eBay, and it isn't exactly that expensive with a price point of £88, although it must be noted that the M600 lacks a digital camera since it targets business...

The candybar Nokia 3500 is now available in pink from Fido, but at first glance you can't really tell because the pink bits are restricted to the directional pad and keypad which light up when pressed. This extremely minor...

As the presidential race heats up, both candidates are trying to find any edge in order to go one up on their opponent, and Obama's camp has a previously unheard of weapon - the Obama ‘08: The Official Application...

Dell has two more LCD monitors available for business users - the 20" E2009W and the 22" E2209W that will come with the following :- 1,680 x 1,050 resolution 1,000:1 contrast ratio 300cd/m2 brightness 5ms pixel response time DVI...

If you're an advocate for public transport and car pooling over a one-driver-one-car policy, then you'll definitely love the eROCKIT electric-assist bike. This human-hybrid machine will use the cyclist's pedaling motions to get the motor going, which in turn...

If you're one who can't live without music no matter where you go, even when swimming, then it is without a doubt that you've heard of H20 as well as their range of waterproof products. This time round, the...

If you're looking to purchase a new hard drive and also have a mind to keep the earth happy and humming away, then it might be prudent to consider the Western Digital Caviar Green desktop hard drive line that...

The LG Renoir has made waves in the news lately, mostly due to the 8 megapixel camera which it totes. This time round, the handset has just gotten official with those living across the pond getting their hands on...

Verizon has just put the Motorola Krave ZN4 on offer, featuring a clear plastic flip that covers the touch screen. Other features found on this handset include :- 2 megapixel camera VCast Mobile TV (MediaFLO) HTML browser EVDO Rev...

The European Union has approved Biotronik's latest home monitoring system that is meant for wireless communication between implantable devices and physicians who are at the clinic. Further details are as follows. BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring has integrated a traffic-light, severity-based...

Acer has collaborated with exotic car marque Ferrari in the past on speedy and desirable notebooks (albeit at grossly inflated prices), and this time round their partnership has extended to include a Limited Edition Ferrari LCD monitor known as...

Forget about the other BlackBerries for the moment as we look at pricing details for the Pearl 8220 in further detail. Here's the list from T-Mobile and the exact breakdown of number of clams you'll have to fork out...

Well, this isn't a total grenade mouse per se, as it is more or less half of the fake explosive that it is. Stuffed inside an actual grenade shell (makes me wonder how do they get spare shells -...

Good to see the bigwigs at Nintendo do listen to their customers, with prayers to millions of Wii owners answered - the Wii will now supposed enable software to be opened from or downloaded to an SD memory card...

Most people who experience nightmares often wake up in cold sweat, but here's a device that might actually help interrupt your nightmare to bring you back to reality. Wearing the Night Sweat Alarm around your wrist or ankle will...

Fancy turning ordinary stereo sound to 5.1 channel audio? That is now possible for portable devices thanks to the Sizen iM10 device that upscales ordinary stereo into 5.1 channel sound. This will definitely make your portable entertainment experience more...

iPhone App - Heart Monitor from John Ballinger on Vimeo. Everyone knows that the Apple iPhone just oozes with style, but how many of you actually use your iPhone to tune in to your heartbeat? That is now possible with...

Here's an image of a Nikon ad that clearly denotes a brand new Nikon heading our way, and chances are this will be a DSLR model since point-and-shoot cameras hardly warrant a full page ad all by itself, and...

Stephen Totilo from MTV Multiplayer has managed to snag some playtime with the PS3 keypad, and here's his take on it. I pretend-typed some messages using the device, but I did not have time to input anything into the...

Granted, one look at the Ego Cup FM and you'll probably give yourself a nice slap on the forehead, wondering why didn't you think of this before. This device will turn an unused cup holder in your vehicle into...

Gamers shouldn't be slobs sitting in the comfort of their couch all day long - at least that's what Nintendo thinks with the release of a new pedometer device that targets DS owners. In some sort of rhythm game...

Motorola has just confirmed that they will be working on a new Android handset, and this piece of news ties in nicely with an earlier report that Motorola has increased their engineer count in the Google Android development team...

Fancy viewing a 3D movie without having to put on those daft-looking glasses? All that is now possible thanks to Philips' 56" Quad Full Autosteroscopic 3D HD TVs that is capable of pushing data at a phenomenally fast rate,...

A cell phone application that supposedly allows users to see what's behind the wall? Sign me up immediately, although I don't think I'll be using it for viewing through concrete obstacles, but more of the cloth variety where booth...

Vudu has moved on with the times by offering full HD downloads as well as a $200 credit for new customers who sign up for its Internet video-on-demand box. Granted, the number of 1080p movies available for rent at...

NEC has new additions to the MultiSync EA displays that target higher-end home and pro users, where the smaller 24" EA241WM comes with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, a full pivoting display and cleverly hidden, chin-mounted stereo speakers, a carrying...

The alien-transformer like Aspire Predator gaming PC has finally started to ship in North America, with the low end model starting from a rather high $1,649, packing in the following :- Liquid-cooled Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.53GHz processor...

Ken Hinckley from Microsoft Research is working on a prototype project known as The Codex, where it will merge two OQO Model 02’s that will take advantage of a multiple tablet PC configuration. The Codex is definitely mind blowing...

Visionman has released its Widow Red Blizzard gaming PC that allows those on a tight budget to get their gaming fix, featuring the following :- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz processor Liquid CPU cooling system 2GB RAM 500GB hard...

It doesn't look as though Sagem will hold out much longer judging by their track record where cell phones are concerned, but that has not stopped the French handset maker from coming up with the Sagem my421Z slider. This...

Motorola's Q11 smartphone, the successor to the Q9 has already received all the relevant certification to be released in Brazil, although there is still no word on the pricing and availability yet. At least our friends in the south...

Acer's Aspire Gemstone line has received a refresh with four more models ready to make the fool geek part with his money - the Aspire 8930, 6930, 5735 and 4730. All four models will target people who want notebooks...

Guess the rumors concerning a new DS Lite are true - Nintendo's Media Summit was the platform where Satoru Iwata unveiled the new Nintendo DSi, the direct successor to the DS Lite. It isn't a new generation, as it...

Folks in Europe might not need to purchase a desktop any more as Sony has just released its Vaio AW super-notebook, featuring a huge 18.4" screen that uses the same backlighting technology as found in its BRAVIA line of...

Fujitsu isn't exactly famous for its notebooks that are artistically inclined, but things could change with the new LifeBook A1110 that features a distinct, eye-catching pattern lid. This lid was specially created to snap on and off the LCD...

What you see above is another fine example of Chinese piracy, with a mish-mash of words hoping to fool people into thinking that this is a genuine Sony Ericsson Cyber-Shot phone, but it falls flat on its attempt unfortunately....

Samsung has announced the SCH-W570 and SPH-W5700 handsets. Both are 3G handsets that feature a 2.2" dual display with a dedicated user interface that makes it a snap to navigate through and a 3 megapixel camera. No idea on...

[CEATEC 2008] Toshiba was presenting its Super Charge ion Battery (SCiB) for laptops at CEATEC. The technology uses materials that are have better properties than current lithium-ion batteries. Right now, SCiB is used for heavier applications (transportation, industrial), but...

[CEATEC 2008] Everybody loves having more storage space, right? You can just keep dumping your stuff without taking the time to sort things out, which is why the storage business is still going so strong. Having a 400GB optical...

[CEATEC 2008] I spotted this 3D display on the first day, but my initial photos were not good enough, so I decided to go back. The idea is to have a 3D display that can work without glasses (not...

[CEATEC 2008] The idea of having robots help us with easy tasks like directions in a museum, retail stores and transporting light charges (10kg) is interesting (and not new in Asia), although you would think that they don’t really...

As much as I don't believe it, it seems as though Nintendo will be announcing a new updated DS at a press conference tomorrow morning in Japan - that's just a few hours away from now. Sources have pointed...

Sonoro Audio from Germany will be rolling out a new clock radio that comes set with approximately 4,000 black and white Swarovski crystallized stones, drastically increasing its price by manifold compared to a vanilla model. It will set you...

Green is the new pink, so it is not surprising to see more and more environmentally-conscious devices hit the market, not to mention concepts as well. The Solar Prometeo falls into the latter category and is meant to be...

Just in case you get a feeling of deja vu with the LG HS102, chances are you will have stumbled upon its predecessor, the HS101 sometime in the past. The HS102 will feature the following :- 800 x 600...

SanDisk will be rolling out the largest removable storage capacity for cell phones later this month in the form of the 16GB microSDHC as well as Memory Stick Micro (M2) variants. Both models will definitely be welcome, as many...

One look at the BlackBerry Terminator and you'll know that this is a fake device, but then again, I am pretty sure you hope it will be a real device deep down inside, right? By day, this phone functions...

CEATEC is the platform for KDDI to display the Samsung-made 3.1" OLED display that is capable of displaying images of up to 800 x 480 resolution, making it suitable to support DVD resolution video without the negative impact of...

As its name suggests, the MOTOACTV W450 clamshell handset is one rugged phone that targets those who love living a rough-and-tumble life with their handset being able to keep up with the frantic pace. Also known as the Motorola...

LaCie is no stranger to the display market, and have released its 700 Series that were specially designed for applications requiring color accuracy. The three models in question are the 720, 724, and 730, where they will come in...

Steampunk fans will definitely sit up and take notice of this Steampunk Phone, courtesy of Londoner Arthur Schmitt. You won't find the latest and the greatest in here, which means a lack of touch screen functionality, no games to...

Could this piece of news be true - is the Samsung NC10 netbook priced at a mere £329 ($590), only to receive a further discount to £299? If so, it looks as though this will be a bargain as...

Cowon is all set to release its O2 and S9 portable media players to the masses from next month onwards, with the former bearing a 4.3" AMOLED display with DMB support while the latter is meant to go up...

HP has made its foray into the 13.3" notebook market in the US with the launch of its Pavilion dv3500t. This 4.12 pound machine will come with the following specifications :- Intel Core 2 Duo processor NVIDIA GeForce 9300M...

If you happen to have an Apple Airport Express in your home but want to make it look nicer than it already is, there is always the solution in the form of Griffin's AirBase Desktop Stand. This peripheral will...

What you see here is the first HSDPA/TD-SCDMA cell phone from ZTE, better known as the U990. Relying on HSDPA, the U990 is able to hit a data transfer rate of 2.8Mbps which ain't half bad although there are...

While the Wii has not even celebrated its second birthday yet, word is already floating around about Nintendo's team working on a High Definition successor that is touted to be released within three years' time. High definition graphics are...

Scott Davilla, a developer for the ATV-bootloader project, has adapted the AppleTV so people can install Boxee as an AppleTV plugin using an AppleTV's , or atv, bootloader on a USB flash drive. Boxee is a media center based...

$19.00, OCZ 8GB Secure Digital (SDHC) Card $44.99, 7'' Axion AXN-9702 Widescreen Digital Photo Frame w/MP3 $69.99, SanDisk Sansa View 8GB USB 2.0 $99.99, Western Digital My Book Office Edition Hard Drive $199.99, Canon Powershot A1000 IS 10.0 MegaPixel...

If your kids missed the Tamagotchi craze because they were too young back then, here is yet another similar concept that will appeal to budding marine biologists. The Sega Toys handheld aquarium features different kinds of fish (depending on...

While cell phone camera technology has been getting better and better, who would've thought that they would actually be able to help count infected blood cells without relying on lens optics? That's the discovery boffins from the University of...

Do you happen to have plenty of stress at the office, but can't seem to find the time to let out all those pent up frustration? Why not purchase a punching bag to hang in your basement? Giving it...

Are you currently rocking to the Samba De Amigo game on the Wii? Well, why not enhance that experience with the Wii Samba DE Hammer that features a slot for you to snap in your Wiimote as well as...

Alps Electric Co. Ltd. has managed to cobble together this 30" production model of a piezoelectric pump that is meant for use in water-cooled notebooks, working despite a narrow refrigerant flow channel. Technical specifications include a no-load flow rate...

What makes the Griffin Clarifi iPhone 3G case stand apart from the other models in the market is a sliding macro lens which can be flipped into position, helping the iPhone's rather lacklustre camera to capture clearer macro images...

Toyota has come up with the first rear-window curtain shield airbag in the world, specially designed to protect the heads of back seat passengers should there be a rear-end collision. It will first make an appearance in the Toyota...

Designer Fredrik Perman has come up with a conceptual design of this flower-shaped USB fragrance oil warmer that is able to burn all sorts of essential oils, letting your working space have a much more pleasant scent instead of...

Here is a novel method for you to not only help rouse your kids out of bed, it also helps them learn the value of saving money for a rainy day. This is made possible with the Dream Bans...

The PS3 Eye tool has been hacked to function with a Windows-powered machine, letting you put the PS3 Eye to better use instead of limiting it to just a boring game in the living room. This newly released driver...

Check out this new patent that allows your wireless cell phone headset recharge itself without the need for batteries - all it requires if for you to nod your head while wearing it and you're good to go. Guess...

Verizon is working on releasing the new Samsung Sway U650 later this month on the 14th, and this shiny silver slider handset will come with the following :- 2 megapixel camera Integrated music player microSDHC memory card slot Bluetooth...

Here is yet another e-book reader to add to your radar - the Astak EZ Reader. Out later this November, the EZ Reader boasts to being the lightest, smallest and thinnest e-book reader in North America to date, so...

[CEATEC 2008] I had heard about this mobile internet device (MID) back in April, but all we had then was paper marketing materials. I’m glad to see this MID in the flesh plastic. The device is supposed to have an extension in the back...

[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...