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October 11, 2008
October 10, 2008
As a Windows Mobile user, you might wish that Google would provide an updated version of Google Maps with the Street View functionality. Well, you can wait on that front now that Google is competing directly with Microsoft, I'm...
Sold as a "password recovery" solution for $600 (5 clients) to $5000 (2500 clients), Elcom Distributed Password Recovery is a software that allows its users to crack passwords from many applications. Among the "crackable" formats: Microsoft Office, PGD (PGP...
We've received this mysterious teaser this morning in a few different languages. It looks like Nokia is going to release a new phone on Monday. In the media circles, some say that this phone will be gaming-friendly (N-Gage) -...
The obvious complain that prospective BlackBerry Storm (shown above, touchscreen-only) buyers have is that the virtual keyboard is no match for a physical one, even if they really love the larger display. Other phone makers like HTC have proposed...
Making YouTube profitable is still the number one item on Google's list and running full-length show with a decent (or HD?) resolution is probably a good step to get there. YouTube announced that it has started serving such TV shows....
Apple put the word out that it will fix Macbook Pros with a faulty NVIDIA chip for free, although customers should expect the operation to take a few days (our guess). An investigation by Apple found that some GeForce...
$8.99, Saitek J62 P2500 Rumble Force Game Pad J62 $44.99, Thermaltake TR2 RX W0134RU 550W $549.99, HTC TyTN II (Unlocked Phone) $137.99, Cavalry USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Array $38.99, NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch 8 x...
I know that RTS as well as FPS games would do well with their own special mouse, but does an MMORPG actually need one? SteelSeries thought so, developing the World of Warcraft (WoW) mouse specially for Blizzard's WoW. Boasting...
Designer Liberty Fearns has come up with the Twinned MP3 player that requires two devices to join up in order to function as a solitary unit. The moment you decide to break them apart, they can still function as...
Strange as it might sound, it took a modder to come up with the Xbox Slim instead of waiting for Microsoft to do so. Coca627 has modified his original Xbox into the Xbox Slim, measuring a mere 10.2" x...
The HTC T8290 has been leaked, and this highly angular handset was specially designed for Russia’s Yota WiMAX network, which means you ought to remain connected online in most places with WiMAX coverage, allowing you to surf at broadband...
Rumor has it that Research In Motion (RIM) has its engineers burning the midnight oil, working on a handset that will blow you away - and hopefully, the iPhone 3G in the process as well. Forget about all the...
With the stock market going nowhere but south these days, it is no surprise to see many shares hitting historical lows these days. Among them is RIM, hovering at the $53 mark currently despite touching $148 on Nasdaq just...
This unique 32GB SSD brings together both eSATA and USB connectivity, making this one-of-a-kind where performance and universal compatibility are concerned. This dual-interfaced drive is capable of drawing juice from an eSATA port despite functioning as a USB flash...
Since Sony's PS3 controllers (the SIXAXIS and Dual Shock 3) take on the wireless route, it makes perfect sense that these need to be juiced up at certain intervals, especially when you have had way too much fun with...
Just as those who go jogging listen to MP3s on the go, you can now listen to your favorite MP3s underwater when swimming thanks to the Freestyle Soundwave waterproof MP3 player. Just make sure you don't go below 10...
Yes, you read that right. A Flying Car is set to become real as a team at Terrafugia is working on the Transition which will roll out at the end of next year with a whopping price tag of...
Unlike the Dow Jones Industrial Average, if prices of electronics fall, it is a good thing to consumers. MSI has done the same with its 3-cell Wind U100, which is now available for $430. Of course, if you prioritize...
Ever wanted to be Superman but couldn't due to the wrong planet you were born on? With the Bulletproof Polo Shirt, you will be able to walk around without fear of being taken down - as long as the...
For those who are curious to know what the AT&T Fuze looks like, here's an image of a pre-production unit. The AT&T keyboard gave the game away despite the missing AT&T logo. A quick look at the specifications yielded...
Folks who love blurry leaked shots can feast on the Samsung i770 on the right. The i770 will see off its predecessor, the i760, and despite its added length, it has shed some weight in the thickness department. Word...
For those who thrive on AA batteries and yet are too stubborn to fork out an initial amount to get a set of rechargeable batteries, this is where the Energy Seed LED Lamp Post comes in to help you...
October 9, 2008
Is this a whacky USB flash drive or what - it comes in the form factor of a standard sandal, and it would be cute if you had a pair of these to go together. Too bad there is...
Sony has unveiled a couple of new extensions for the PSP which will see the portable gaming machine extend its range of functionality over the Internet. This move will allow the PSP to access the PlayStation Store directly via...
According to Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), the total volume of cell phone shipments in Japan has been reduced by as much as 47.9% year-on-year (YoY) to 2,084,000 units as of August this year. JEITA also...
Forest fires are environmentally damaging, to say the least. Voltree Power aims to increase response time by attaching sensors to trees, and these sensors won't be solar powered but instead tap into trees' roots for free juice. The bioenergy...
So you've got a spanking new gaming mouse, but how rugged is it? Surely like its mammal counterpart, it won't be able to survive underwater for too long before its electronics give way. Not so with the GlobalSat BR-355...
Gamers who look forward to Scratch: Ultimate DJ next spring will be able to enjoy the game with a Numark controller - a name synonymous with quality DJ controllers used in decks of party venues worldwide. This title will...
Eye-Fi has announced Twitter support that lets followers know when you have uploaded photos, along with a link to the new pics. These messages can even be customized for your friends to view, so feel free to concoct some...
SAFA's Xing MP3 player looks more like a colorful toy than anything else, as you find five tactile buttons on the surface to control 1GB worth of songs stored within. The built-in battery is able to run for 5...
T-Mobile is the official carrier for Samsung's T919 touch screen handset, and this model is better known as "Behold". Out this November 10th, the Behold will retail for $149 assuming you decide to tie your soul to a two-year...
Word has been flying around for a number of weeks already that the LG KC780 slider handset is very real, LG has finally made it official. Also known as the Portrait Phone due to its 8 megapixel camera, missing...
I thought that cows normally produced leather for fashion purposes, but this time round, it is our bovine friends' turn to get a little fashion action. The solar-powered GPS cow hat theoretically allows someone to herd cattle remotely, thanks...
Sony Japan will be releasing a couple of 80GB PS3 bundles (model name CECHL00) that will ship with either Gran Turismo 5 Prologue or LittleBigPlanet, depending on your taste in games. The former bundle will be equipped with a...
An insurance company recently noted that 10% of all minor accidents are due to pedestrians wearing headphones, and with headphone technology getting better and better at isolating sound while increasing volume levels, the 10% figure doesn't look likely to...
When the economy screeches to a halt, advertising is the first to go for most companies. Google hopes to counter this negative impact by introducing technology that will see advertisements being included in online video games - after all,...
This head-mounted audio/video setup is something that you might expect to see on Land Warrior soldiers, but this is Nikon's vision of consumers audio/video gadgetry for the near future. It "can be safely used even in urban areas, unlike...
The Navman S100 physical design is a good representation of what stand-alone GPS should look like in the short-term. It's somewhat thin (13.5mm). has a sleek design (no screen bevels), even if a silver-colored back might create unwanted reflections...
Toshiba has launched its Portege R600, 2.4lbs uber-light laptop. It is physically similar to the R500, which shares the same weight and 283 x 215.8 x 19.5-25.5mm dimensions. What's new then? Faster CPU: 1.4Ghz Core Duo (vs 1.2Ghz mono-core)...
Wires can be pretty annoying, although they have the merit of conveying signals in a better way than many wireless solutions - and it's cheap! So, if headphones wires do annoy you, the Onkyo MHP-UW2 might be part of...
I'm just back from the CEATEC show (Tokyo) and after carrying a D-SLR for a week, I felt the need to upgrade my camera strap. I found a cool one in Akihabara that connects to the tripod socket, just...
Yes, this might sound lame, but Nintendo expects that it won't be unable to meet demand for this Christmas (again). Before you start throwing stones towards Nintendo, you should know that the company will increase its Wii shipments by...
After a long, long wait, it seems as though the Street Fighter franchise will receive a surefire killer title in the fourth iteration of the popular beat 'em up series. Street Fighter 4 offered graphics on the PS3 that...
Remember rumors of the MSI Wind 2? Well, here it is in the flesh, also known as the MSI Wind U120. This next generation MSI netbook will retain the comfortable 10" display, and you can choose between a traditional...
While shipment figures aren't exactly gospel for the amount sold, but they still hold a pretty important place where data is concerned as one will know just how far a product has penetrated the market. Take notebooks for example,...
Word has it Apple will go ahead and hold a special event next Tuesday, using this opportunity to roll out new Mac notebooks at its Cupertino-based campus, specifically, the Apple Town Hall. Previous years has seen the fruity company...
The Compaq Presario line often touts entry level and mid-range specifications when it comes to notebooks, and with the Presario CQ70, nothing much has changed in this aspect. A Circuit City webstore listing has the following nitty gritty on...
Onkyo has your listening interests at heart with its new pair of wireless headphones known as the MHP-UW2. This $200 model will rely on the 2.4GHz digital connection in order to deliver high quality audio to your ear canals,...
Asus isn't content by resting on its laurels with the unprecedented success of its Eee PC range, but is already at work on a touch screen Eee PC and a dual-core Eee variant which won't break the $300 price...
Fancy getting your Dual Shock 3/SIXAXIS controller to work with the Sony PSP? That will soon be a possibility with the introduction of the PSP Plus feature, supporting controller vibration as well as the use of a second analog...
The Woodstation concept by Inovaxion looks like an ordinary block of wood at first glance, but upon closer inspection you will notice that this is a wooden clock and weather station, all rolled into one. The Woodstation has a...
NetGear aims for first mover advantage again, this time round with the SXRN3205 ProSafe Wireless-N Virtual Private Network (VPN) firewall. This is touted to be the first effort of its kind, merging a dual band 5.0/2.4GHz Wireless-N with SSL...
The Engadget folks are on the floor of the Tokyo Game Show 2008 (TGS '08), and they managed to snag an image of the Light Gun Zero peripheral that looks pretty cool judging by the snapshot above. Too bad...
Toshiba has a new tablet PC out in Canada going by the model number Portege M750, although there is no such listing on the US site other than its predecessor, the M700. Folks who want the M750 can fork...
Is this the new Macbook? It has been reported by the inquisitr that Apple will launch a laptop starting at $800 (the information is said to come from an Apple retailer). The line-up includes the Macbook ($1099 and up), Macbook Pro...
Who says guys get all the fun? Ladies will now be able to enjoy their own bone-crunching moments with the pink-colored 3rd Space Vest whenever they engage in a round of FPS shooters or two. Perfect for females who...
Motorola has finally confirmed what we've known for a long time now - the Q11 smartphone. The following is a pretty exhaustive list of specifications, so go ahead and knock yourself silly. Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE...
Fancy a remote controlled tank that is able to snoop around the home, taking shots of people unawares? With the R/C ATV-360, this is now possible as the 10" toy traverses throughout the domain of your home, and is...
Cyclists are often bullied while they're on the road by other vehicles, and it can get pretty dangerous riding around at night or early in the morning when visibility levels are low. With the Pedalite Anklelite, things get a...
LG will soon offer the option of including their Privacy Filter Technology for a mere €50, letting you have peace of mind that a pesky passenger beside you on a long haul flight won't be able to get a...
The marque BMW is synonymous with a solidly built German machine, and Samsung hopes to associate itself with this high powered sporty name with the P2 BMW Edition. This model will tie in with specific BMW motorcycles in a...
BenQ has yet another digital camera for the masses - this time round in the form of the DC C0160. This 10 megapixel shooter comes with the following :- 3x optical zoom Records 720 x 400 videos in 16:9...
You know superspy James Bond - suave with never a strand of hair out of place no matter how harried the situation around him is. He is able to confront baddies with the little that he has and overpower...
Netbooks are dime a dozen these days, and the Datacask Jupiter 1014A is yet another model in the market that sports pretty much the same specifications like the rest, including an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, a 10.2" display at...
Motorola has rolled out a new model of the industrial CPC VC6096 Personal Digital Assistant that is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, making this one hardcore PDA device. It is insulated to stand up against external shocks...
Assuming you get one in Taiwan, of course. RIM will be releasing the BlackBerry Bold in Taiwan via Taiwan Mobile with a "hybrid QWERTY-BoPoMoFo" keyboard (don't laugh at the last part of the name, folks!) which has been specially...
October 8, 2008
Now here's something that will definitely set tongues wagging the moment people step into your home, and best of all is, you don't have to carry the guilt of having to kill some game in the wild just to...
Having a cat door in your home is fine and dandy, but what happens when Fluffy isn't the only feline walking through? Prevent that from happening with the SureFlap Robotic Cat Door - of course, your cat must be...
The iPhone and iPhone 3G might usher in an unmatched user experience, but it isn't perfect either, especially when it comes to landscape orientation in certain essential smartphone applications. Typing on a portrait QWERTY keyboard just doesn't quite cut...
The iPhone 3G is one slim handset, which is why it in turn deserves an ultra-thin form fitting case known as the Feather from Incipio Technologies. Taking a cue from prophylactics, the Feather measures less than 1mm thin. Despite...
Trusted Reviews have gotten their mitts on the Voix MPX&MPY iPod Speaker Dock, and here's what they have to say about this strangely designed system. The Voix MPX&MPY take a unique approach to iPod speaker dock design creating, potentially,...
Korean carrier KT is rolling out Apple MacBooks that come bundled with WiBro (a Korean version of WiMAX). Each of these MacBooks will come with a KWD-U2000 WiBro modem and the KT WiBro service to help you remain connected...
Talk about a portable home theater system! While this isn't exactly the most portable version around, at least it keeps all the relevant devices in one spot. The Pinel Pinel Movie Trunk boasts the following :- Bang & Olufsen...
Finally, you will be able to keep your kid happy this Christmas without really breaking the bank thanks to the $300 Kota the Triceratops robot. Standing 3 feet tall, it won't run into a berserker rage and break all...
Oil, just like undertakers, are needed no matter what kind of economic climate it is - which explains why oil rich gulf states like the UAE can still continue spending frivolously no matter what the economic climate is like....
Blusens is out with a new home entertainment system known as the Bird Brain - wait, that's not right. I mean, the Blu:Brain. Unfortunately for those who sat up straight at the mention of the word "Blu", there is...
You might have noticed that iPhone applications like Mail or Contacts seem to load "instantly", while other apps (3rd party don't). Here's the secret: it has been determined that Apple is using a screen shot of the last known...
The European Union has taken industry-changing measures before: the one that comes to mind is the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS). It obliged electronics companies to design products differently, and worked out quite well. If the new proposed battery...
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Two days ago, Mozilla's CEO John Lilly confirmed that Firefox Mobile was on the way and should appear as an "Alpha" (early test) version "in a few weeks". However, today's news is that Windows Mobile is planned to be among...
Cool - just when I was going to get one, Lenovo brings the price of the Ideapad S10 nettop down. Not by much ($439 >> $399), but this more than enough to upgrade this little PC from 512MB to...
Folks living in Japan will be able to get hold of the Sony Ericsson SO-01A from NTT DoCoMo, and this candybar handset features a flip-style form factor that will feature different functions depending on the way you're using it...
Are you feeling rather down and out because of the current economic climate? Well, things can't be that bad for you if you happen to own an iPhone, right? Freeverse has your back in case you're still feeling uptight...
Concept phones are supposed to be revolutionary, so it is rather disappointing to see designers turn in this electric blue slider handset known as the Sony Ericsson W570. While this concept is not officially sanctioned by Sony Ericsson, it...
Samsung first released its Windows Mobile ROM update for the SGH-i900 Omnia smartphone a couple of months back for Singapore customers, and this time round there are more updates for different countries as well. The download weighs in at...
I remember many years ago in Tomorrow Never Dies, James Bond uses an Ericsson JB988 cell phone to drive a BMW 7 Series, and this time round, fiction is turned into fact as the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 (prophetic,...
Sprint's Xohm 4G network (built on WiMax) was just celebrated in Baltimore and the event has been followed by a hail of WiMax laptops announcements (Acer, Lenovo... )Quick facts WiMax performs almost twice as fast as EVDO in top...
Against all conventional wisdom, Brian Garret Schuur has come up with a TV remote concept known as the Single Button Remote, which is capable of manipulating the channel and volume levels, pause, play, record, and power. No idea how...
Looks as though Google has found yet another method to monetize YouTube as the popular Internet video service now offers embedded “click-to-buy” links in videos, and these include links to the iTunes Store and Amazon.com products which are referenced...
Don't you just love the "try before you buy" concept? After all, being able to check out what the hyped up BlackBerry Storm is able to do before parting with your hard earned cash for it is definitely something...
The FCC have given their collective nod of approval for the Navigon 5100 Max, and among some of the features one can expect include Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free communications, a 4.3" display, text-to-speech functionality for easy navigation, lifetime traffic...
Now here's a case mod that will certainly have you picking up your jaws off the floor - the CinematographHD. As we all know, most laptops come with pretty small displays compared to what you get on a desktop...
Toshiba has no intention of missing the WiMAX bandwagon with their new Satellite U405-ST550W that will rock forward with Sprint’s high-speed XOHM WiMAX network. Inside this 13.3" notebook you will find an Intel Centrino 2 chipset as well as...
Sleek Audio and Kleer have come together to develop a wireless music streaming adapter that will be used alongside Sleek Audio’s very own SA6 in-ear headphones. Relying on Kleer’s 2.4GHz radio link, you will be able to enjoy CD-quality...
If you think presentations involves the use of a PC, PowerPoint software and a projector, it is time to move on with the times. Toshiba's new TLP-X150U mobile projector is able to let you wow the floor with your...
Sony is standing its ground and won't be lowering its PS3 pricing structure for the rest of the year, which means folks holding out for a cheaper PS3 might as well go ahead and get your system now. This...
With the amount of gizmos we carry around these days, it makes perfect sense to have them all juiced up at any time so that you won't be left hanging in mid-conversation due to a dead phone battery, or...
With the world running out of resources soon due to imbalanced consumption, it is heartening to see more and more people thinking about the environment as well as the impact of their choices on it. Power usage in homes...
The Japanese can come up with some of the wackiest stuff ever, and Bandai Japan is equal to the task with its Tuttuki Bako. This toy comes with a display that shows a digital replica of your finger the...
Super Talent has seen just how phenomenal Asus' Eee PC sales figures are and can't wait to use them as a platform to sell their range of SSDs. Making available a trio of SSDs specially developed for the Eee...
Shuttle's X2700N nettop computer is now available, so check out the specifications within before you make a purchase decision. Intel Atom 230 1.6GHz processor 1GB DDR2 RAM 120GB hard drive Intel GMA950 integrated graphics set DVD writer Gigabit Ethernet...
October 7, 2008
Not all digital photo frames are created equal, and this model might come with a relatively small 2.4" display but it packs the ability to connect to the computer via USB, displaying information such as weather conditions by pulling...
Samsung has issued an update for its BD-P1500 Blu-ray player that will feature Live-capable firmware. In order to update the firmware, you can do so through the player's graphical user interface or via Samsung's website. Needless to say, there...
I guess the bling culture is here to stay, with London-based DEOS rolling out earphones bright enough to blind one with all the glitter on them. Should you be running on a virtually unlimited bank account, then settle for...
Solyndra has developed cylindrical solar panels that are touted to generate more energy and is much easier to install on roofs and big buildings. What makes the form factor all the more desirable is the fact that you can...
Why must Nintendo be so uptight and frigid in the way they do things? First they remove region compatibility with downloaded software for the upcoming DSi, and now we learn that Wii Points, digital currency for the Wii platform...
Never mind the name, but the Remock Lockey is a remote-controlled lock that was designed to be installed within the door of the room you want to secure, and the same door can only be opened using a small...
With oil prices retreating from their all time highs a few months ago due to perceived lack of demand, many of us are heaving a sigh of relief although the cloud of a recession still hangs over our heads....
Japanese will soon be able to rent a robotic suit that helps people with mobility problems to move around independently, although the $2,200 monthly rental will probably put plenty of people off. Known as HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb), this...
Razer is no stranger to gaming peripherals, and the Lycosa and Arctosa keyboards are the latest two models to hit the market. The former is the Razer Lycosa Mirror Special Edition which boasts the addition of a high-gloss mirror...
It would be an interesting Tokyo Game Show yet again this year with NeuroSky announcing a new brainwave-controlled game developed in collaboration with Square Enix. Of course, this would mean adding yet another gaming peripheral to your already cluttered...
Samsung has released a couple of portable hard drives in Korea known as the S1 and S2, where the former holds a 1.8" hard drive while the S2 is able to accommodate larger 2.5" models. Both of them will...
The Sonim XP3 rugged cell phone is but an updated version of the uber tough XP1, touted to be the toughest handset on the market at this point in time. In fact, Sonim has brought its phone on tour...
Verizon might be making plenty of noise with the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 9500, but Vodafone decided to let their action do the talking by actually announcing the device instead of just teasing us with commercials like Verizon does. The...
Talk about practical - the Two Lamps design from LifeGoods sees it function as a bedside lamp when stationary, and should you need to get out of bed to investigate strange noises in the living room, simply remove the...
Many preachers these days do carry a PowerPoint slide to augment their sermons so that the parish won't feel too bored, and will be able to get their message across in a much more effective manner. Gerard Moline has...
With the advent of better graphics and audio, video games have gotten more and more immersive, and driving simulators are extremely good examples of sending its player into a totally different zone. Most gamers who love driving sims on...
The Dell Mini 9 has already been touted to be an utopia of sorts for modders thanks to the tons of space within despite being a netbook. A MyDellMini forum user known as Tom Beauchamp managed to squeeze in...
Most Bluetooth headsets do nothing but offer hands-free communications, right? Apparently not. SouthWing has gone the extra mile with its SH241 Bluetooth headset which is able to tap into AT&T's VoiceInfo news and information service at the press of...
Little kids in horror movies playing the devil's advocate are chillingly creepy to say the least, and both Red and White Queens in the Resident Evil movies are pretty good examples. As for the Repliee R-1, she could be...
Is Sony trying to take on Apple by releasing its new VAIO JS styled after Apple's computers? Perhaps, but the pricing is almost the equivalent of the 20" iMacs and will come in two models - the VAIO JS190...
Gamers have yet another peripheral to look forward to - the Logitech Cordless Vantage Microphone. This peripheral is compatible with the PS2, PS3 and Xbox 360 as well as PCs thanks to its USB connector. Audio data is transmitted...
C902 Promo Vid; Quantum of Solaceby cellsail Let Double-Oh-Seven's latest handset, the Sony Ericsson C902, be put through its paces in the latest Sony Ericsson commercial that will explain the handset's key features via the Quantum of Solace trailer....
While the Samsung Omnia has appeared in the annals of the FCC to raise hopes of a North American release, it was actually meant for our neighbors living on the south side of the continent. The i900L will be...
The French will be getting an iPhone-enabled Blu-ray release of Marvel's huge summer hit, Iron Man this November 5th. Don't think you will see a US release though, so you might want to head over to the import store...
Have you gotten aboard the recycling bandwagon lately? Well, if you haven't done so already, perhaps the Ovetto Recycling Egg might change your perception. The brainchild of Gianluca Soldi, the Ovetto is "an object that meets the needs of...
While there are many people who have used nothing but digital cameras all their (relatively short) lives, plenty of us have had to make the transition from traditional film-based cameras to the digital models that flood the market these...
Folks in the US who are looking forward to the HTC Touch HD will be disappointed as the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer has clearly stated "Sad news, US. we looked into it- by the time we could bring Touch HD...
None other than Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime himself has stepped up to the plate to remove any hope that we have of a new Wii HD that will roll out in 2011. According to Reggie, the rumored...
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"Smart Lighting" is a concept being developed at the university of Boston. The idea is to use LED lights to not only brighten the room, but also to send data to various devices in the light's line of sight....
As its name indicates, the LaCie 5big can receive up to five 3.5" drives to reach a total capacity of 7.5TB (5x1.5). It can be configured in seven different RAID modes, among them RAID5 and RAID6. Most people will...
Just in case you thought that blogging was the domain of humans only, along comes Midori-san - a Sweetheart Hoya that is able to use a sophisticated botanical interface system to blog its thoughts for all and sundry to...
Willcom took the opportunity to roll out the Willcom 03 device at the recently concluded CEATEC 2008 in Japan, and this slide-n-tilt smartphone is powered by none other than Windows Mobile 6.1. Some of the other features on the...
I didn't know that Gucci actually made cell phones, but one look at this Made in China product is all the confirmation I need that this ain't no bona fide luxury handset from the fashion label but is a...
If you think Wi-Fi connectivity is the next best thing since sliced bread, think again. The Boston University's College of Engineering is working on a new program under a National Science Foundation grant to develop next generation of wireless...
Microsoft Surface's software developer kit is finally out, and will be made available to those attending Microsoft's Professional Developer Conference later this month. It would be interesting to see Microsoft slowly but surely opening up the Surface's development instead...
Just when you thought Nikon made nothing but cameras, along comes the Media Port UP300x headphones that support multimedia playback on a single device, coming in a headset form factor. Sounds pretty futuristic, eh? Well, I've got news for...
This is new - a gaming mouse from a non-traditional gaming peripheral company. The Silverstone Raven gaming mouse won't have the highest sensitivity around, but I still don't see the point of using anything higher than 3,200 DPI at...
Vodafone aims to inculcate the reading habit among its subscribers by offering a new "Books on Mobile" service in conjunction with GoSpoken.com. This new website allows subscribers to purchase and download audio books as well as e-books within a...
Asus is out with another first (first uber successful netbook, anyone?), this time round with the G71 Quad Core gaming notebook. This model will sport extremely high end innards, including :- 17’’ Crystal Shine High Brightness display Intel Core...
The Chumby has yet another new set of functions added, with support for Pandora's radio streams being the main attraction this time round. Users will be able to tune in to their favorite Internet music feeds on the Chumby,...
Ever had a little bit too much to drink, only to send that nasty (or emo) email to your ex-girlfriend at 4 in the morning? Well, prevent such embarrassment from happening with the Google Mail Goggles - a feature...
If only this concept from Andrew Kim was real - the Samsung Lavender. This handset is different from any others you have seen before since it is not symmetrical, but looks as though it will fit perfectly and snugly...
October 6, 2008
With HD DVD being out of the picture for nearly a year already, more and more hardware manufacturers are crawling from underneath their protective shelters to dip their toes into the world of Blu-ray. Integra is the latest to...
This has got to be the largest iPod I've ever set my eyes on, and it comes in a rather unconventional form factor of wavy lines - a somewhat similar effect when I've had too much to drink on...
How fast does your notebook or netbook take to boot up? A couple of Intel engineers managed to drop the boot up time of an Asus Eee PC to just 5 seconds, with the Fedora desktop ready and raring...
Here's an ingenious method to store your USB flash drive in a discreet area with very little chance of anyone finding out - you will need a standard phone jack and a USB flash drive to concoct this strange...
Everyone (nearly, anyway) knows who Beyonce is, but what about her sister? Solange is her name, and this time round the younger Knowles has a special edition Zvue that comes pre-loaded with Solange's latest album, videos and bonus tracks....
How does paying $831 for an 8GB drive sound to you? It sounds pretty nutty, but that's before taking a sturdy titanium body capable of handling just about any kind of rough treatment, composite ceramic panels that offer unrivaled...
If you're a golf nut who can't get enough of the game, then might I suggest the Golfotron? This golf simulator allows you to get your game on no matter what the weather condition is like, although it will...
Folks who own a Willcom D4 UMPC might want to protect their shiny new toy with this three-piece case that features plastic front and back plates which are lightly coated with smooth anti-slip rubber (perfect for those with clammy...
Since the Gigabyte M912 already comes with an ExpressCard slot, the temptation is there for one to include a 3G modem or other peripheral into the netbook. Unfortunately, many ExpressCard wireless modems will stick out like a sore thumb,...
Teenagers who have just gotten their driving license are often excited to say the least, gaining yet another inch of freedom in their battle with parents. Ford aims to keep such enthusiasm under a leash with the new MyKey...
PS3 owners who want to expand on their console's connectivity options can look to Nyko's latest release - the Media Hub+ which features three more USB ports and a multiple memory card reader (SD and Memory Stick). This makes...
The next time somebody whips out his/her shiny new iPod to brag, bring them over to your pad and show off your IntelliTunes Digital Jukebox. This wall-mounted device comes with two displays and can be networked with your computer,...
Mitsubishi has a new widescreen LCD monitor known as the RDT201WDL, and this 20.1" beauty will come with the following :- Built-in USB hub Integrated Ethernet WSXGA+ (1,680 x 1,050) resolution Low power consumption It is already available in...
Sharp took the opportunity to parade its 52" LCD TV at the recently concluded CEATEC 2008, and what makes this LCD TV different from the rest is the inclusion of a solar panel at the base which is used...
BlackBerry owners, rejoice! BerryStore will not only provide applications for the upcoming Storm, but will cater to the other BlackBerries as well, including much older handsets. This is definitely a smack in the face for RIM's official BlackBerry Application...
What you see above is a much clearer image of the upcoming Sony Ericsson Kate which will oust the existing K750, ushering in a new candybar handset that sports a 5 megapixel camera to live up to its CyberShot...
Philips cell phones aren't exactly ground breaking other than the fact that many of their handsets tout superior battery life as the main selling point, which means features that aren't exactly up-to-date. As for the Philips E100 candybar handset,...
Samsung's new entry level handset, the GT-S3600, is a simple yet stylish phone that shares a family resemblance to the high end Soul line. This proves that you can have value for money, and the GT-S3600 will feature :-...
Conof from Japan has come up with this brilliant idea of a Bracket USB lamp - a light that can swivel up to 270 degrees with a few USB ports available to juice up your gadgets while you pore...
Sony Ericsson salutes working women with its W350i - Sex and the City edition. This limited edition will boast the following features :- 1.9" high resolution display 1.3 megapixel camera GPRS Dedicated external music controls Bonus items include a...
Here is an example of how passion is able to bring out impressive results - 30 year-old Vin Marshall from Philadelphia, along with 9 other buddies of his have come together to construct this 2,000 pound replica tank straight...
If the Nintendo DSi is getting a camera, why not the iPod nano? Apple has not yet taken that route with any of its iPods, but that has not stopped a Chinese manufacturer from coming up with a clone...
What you see here looks like a normal cardboard cut-out of a lightbulb, but what's so amazing about it is it actually lights up the moment the lightbulb cut-out is flipped. No measure of magic is used in this...
Sony has unveiled its first marine CD receivers that are compatible with iPods, two generations of iPhone as well as other compatible portable media players thanks to the use of USB connectivity. The two CD receivers are the CDX-H910UI...
Verizon has just rolled out the new Motorola Rapture VU30 cell phone that comes with a part-touch sensitive external display to accompany :- 2 megapixel camera Stereo Bluetooth connectivity Assisted GPS microSDHC memory card slot EV-DO connectivity This model's...
Samsung's new SCH-u650, also known as the Sway, is the latest slider from Verizon that features the following :- 2 megapixel camera with NightShot Built-in media playback Bluetooth with A2DP support Supports V CAST Music and Rhapsody service microSD...
What can $29 get you these days? Apart from a semi-luxurious meal outside, it can also snag you a Pantech C610 from AT&T that packs in some rather higher end features such as 3G connectivity and GPS navigation. Sounds...
Ok, I know that products from China aren't exactly of high quality (despite the fact that many things these days are made in that country) with the tainted milk scandal being the most glaring in recent memory, but to...
If you're looking forward to a new Toshiba notebook, I'm pleased to inform you that Toshiba's new Satellite E105-S1402 is available for pre-order at $1,199, targeting a shipping date between October 14 and 21. The E105 does have clean...
Here's news that is definitely a damper - Nintendo's upcoming DSi will be region-locked. This is unlike Nintendo who used to offer free access regardless of which zone your console came from, although current carts are still universally compatible,...
It looks like Apple will blow past its goal of 10M iPhones for 2008 by quite a large margin. The information comes from MacObserver who tracked the iPhones IMEI numbers (a unique ID for phones). To be precise, this...
That's coming directly from Mozilla CEO John Lilly during an interview with Linux Insider (on Oct 5 2008). Question: And what are you doing in mobile? Answer: We want to make sure that the Web on mobile is more...
$419.99, Buffalo LinkStation Pro Duo Network Hard Drive $87.99, Panasonic KX-TG1034S DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone $49.99, Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset $319.99, HP Business NC6000 Pentium M 1.6GHz 512MB 40GB CDRW/DVD 14'' XP Home $116.47, Galaxy Metal Gear 3500MGB-Raid...
Not having a media center capability is often interpreted as a weakness in today's console world, but it doesn't prevent the Wii of leading the pack in terms of units sold. X-oom Media Center for Wii aims at providing...
Even though the Harmony line of universal remotes are "popular" for this category of devices, I don't think that they are anywhere close of reaching "mass market" status. At $99, the Harmony 510 is Logitech's most affordable unit. It...
This heart rate monitor application uses the iPhone's microphone to "listen" and measure your heart beat. As the image shows, you can use the phone directly on your (bare) chest, or more conveniently under your jaw, with a headphone...
Digital Foci's latest digital photo frame, known as "The Executive" or by its more dorky moniker - the IMT-063, is now available with the following features :- 5.7" LED display at 640 x 480 resolution Two-tone chrome finish 450MB...
Sharkoon's QuickPort Duo docking station allows you to hook up either a 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive to a computer with relative ease sans a permanent installation procedure. With two hard drive slots available, the QuickPort Duo is...
Here's a novel way to be informed of all incoming emails without having Windows Live Messenger tell you in a square pop-up window at the bottom right hand side of a typical desktop display - via the USB Webmail...
T-Mobile customers will soon be able to take advantage of a new service and device known as the Cameo, where for $10 a month, you will get a new SIM card and number. This SIM card is meant to...
MySpace might be losing in the fight against Facebook, but that has not stopped it from streaming over 1 billion songs since its MySpace Music service was launched last month. This is a phenomenal achievement, and goes to show...
Satoru Iwata: the Nintendo DSi is not going after the iPhone - duh! Nintendo's president was apparently asked during an interview (Nikkei - subscription link) and had to reply to the obvious: the DSi is not an iPhone killer....
The Peugeot HYmotion3 Compressor concept was recently unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This two-seater trike will use Peugeot's 'HYmotion' hybrid/petrol technology being a hybrid scooter and car, featuring a glass bubble roof. Powered by an 3kW electric...
The Emblaze Monolith smartphone is currently in the works that will be based on Linux with a little bit of help by Sharp, in collaboration with software group Access. This device will see the integration of GPS navigation, telephony...
RoofRay has rolled out a solar widget that enables users to view rooftops using satellite imagery, allowing one to imagine a solar array on a specific rooftop in order to get an estimation for the array installation. With necessity...
The Wall Street Journal has scooped up news that HP will be rolling out a new consumer-oriented iPAQ smartphone in the near future, powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 that will come with the following features :- Touchscreen and slide...
If you're hankering after the G1 from T-Mobile but cannot wait any longer, here's just the tonic for you - an emulator that is available online, allowing you to play with the handset before it arrives in your hands...
Things aren't getting better: eBay just announced that it will lay off 10% of its global workforce to cut costs and "Streamline" its organization. The company also announced that it was acquiring Bill Me Later and dba.dk (classified), bilbasen.dk...
We think that $200 is the price point at which Blu-Ray goes from "enthusiast" to "mainstream". The Sony BDP-S300 just dipped below that mark, and although you can't expect it to have all the bells and whistles of players...
$43.78, STT D400 2GB (2X1GB) CL3 Dual Channel Memory Kit $59.99, SHURE E2C CLEAR $84.99, ASUS P5QL PRO Intel P43 $119.99, SEAGATE Barracuda 7200.11 1TB SATA 7200 RPM 32MB Hard Drive Bulk $199.95, iPod Touch 8GB More deals at...
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but with BlackBerry rolling out its Application Center, it would be interesting to see how the sales figures there do compared to Apple's iPhone App Store. The BlackBerry Application...
Dell UK is offering its Inspiron Mini 9 netbook that will be pwoered by Ubuntu 8.04, although the lack of configuration options will come across as highly annoying since you will be limited to just the 8GB model. Those...
You can be sure that Nokia's 5800 XpressMusic handset won't be the first and only full touch screen handset, as evident by the image of yet another similar handset that boasts a touch screen QWERTY keyboard for you to...
Just when you thought 50GB of storage space on a Blu-ray disc was phenomenal, along comes Sanyo with news that they could double that amount with Sanyo's new blue laser diode that emits a beam of 450 milliwatts, making...
Guess necessity really is the mother of all invention, and this external hard drive with Super Mario Bros. 3 on the outside is clearly a winner in my (videogaming) books. Etsy seller NES Box was disappointed with the latest...
If you happen to own a Samsung Instinct, then here's some more good news for you - the second firmware update is already up in the form of software version BH29 that will focus primarily on wrapping up interface...
Mahjong tiles come in all shapes and sizes, but this time round they come in the form of a USB flash drive. Known as the MahjongDisk, this prestigious handcrafted USB flash drive is modeled after a trio of Mahjong...
Rumors of a new Apple product is connected to the phrase "The Brick", and it seems as though this phrase points towards a brand new manufacturing process that will see MacBooks carved out of solid blocks of aluminum so...
If you're curious to know what the Samsung i7110 has, well here it is, touting the following features. GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSDPA connectivity Symbian S60 9.3 OS QVGA 320×240, 262K color OLED display 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash...
Alarm clocks in iPod speaker docks are dime a dozen, but many of them come in a modern form factor. With the Retro Clock Radio With iPod Dock, things are very different as you return to the past thanks...
The almighty FCC has just approved the upcoming Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, but this version is the X1i variant which will hit Europe first. This means the X1i won't have 3G connectivity, leaving many to be disappointed if they...
Canadians will be able to get their hands on a pink BlackBerry KickStart 8220 courtesy of Rogers, assuming they sign up for a 3-year agreement for $49.99. Other colors include boring gray, but who would want to pick that...
Transcend aims for "smaller is better" with the new T5 USB flash drive that measures a diminutive 29.9mm x 15.3mm x 6.1mm. Despite its tiny size and weight (a mere 2 grams which will probably make you wonder whether...
Just how do you know you've stumbled upon an event for geeks? Why, when you see fashion accessories that have blinking LEDs for starters, of course! With the Maker Faire this month I decided to make some bling to...
Garmin has a new dual purpose GPS navigation system that works equally well on land and sea in the form of the GPSMAP 640. This model is able to stand up to the elements thanks to its rugged form...
Gardening is said to be a therapeutic affair for some, as there are certain quarters who talk to their plants as a way of expressing themselves. Sega Toys brings an update to that practice with its robotic plant that...
We have seen MiniGod speakers in the past, but time does not wait for even deities with the Midnight Mexico MiniGod speaker that is 2" longer than its predecessor, measuring 17" tall. Looking like a totem pole that ancient...
What looks like a photoshop job here (note the distorted angle where the Bluetooth speaker sits on the table) is actually the LG Bluetooth Stereo Speaker that not only lets you share your favorite tunes with others while on-the-go,...
Want to inculcate a good brushing habit in your kids, but don't know how to? Let Hasbro help with its new Tooth Tunes toothbrush. These special bathroom devices will play a tune, where you aren't supposed to stop brushing...
If you dog has been trained to wait patiently outside the door until you let it in, what happens when you're not around the home or have fallen asleep? Well, Fido can let himself in thanks to the Pet...
With video games and round-the-clock cable being staple visual diets for our young, it is no wonder more and more of them are starting to wear glasses at a younger age. The PediaVision Assessment Solution helps detect vision problems...
The Gun O'Clock alarm clock is totally different from the rest since it takes a rather unconventional route to get you out of bed as you will need to aim your gun and start shooting at the target. Each...
I'm sure you've seen plenty of mice (of the computing variety) in your life before, especially gaming models that tend to come in more radical designs, but once in a while ambles a totally different looking mouse that is...
While many of us are concerned about preserving data on our USB flash drives, there are times when we wish we could get rid of all the data due to security reasons. This is where Silver Bullet comes in,...
What you see on the right is a leaked image of the upcoming Amazon Kindle, and it looks set to sell more than its predecessor due to the improvements introduced. Despite being housed in a somewhat similarly sized chassis,...
October 5, 2008
Here is a concept that will definitely make pyromaniacs want to start fires just for the sake of using it. Known as the X Sting Wish by designer Adam Scott, this sees the amalgamation of one part Dustbuster, one...
MSI's Wind has been a pretty reasonable success to date, and that has spurred the company to concentrate on its successor aptly known as the MSI Wind 2. This model will also be known as the U120, and will...
This USB flash drive that comes with a few milliliters of beer is definitely novel although impractical due to the tiny amount that isn't enough to help you get your mind off work. Of course, it would be a...
If you have a fair amount of spare dosh lying around and want to invest in a quality projector for your home theater needs, then might I recommend the Mitsubishi FL6900U? This model will boast the following features and...
SanDisk Sansa Fuze owners, sit up and take note! You little MP3 player is now able to support both Ogg and FLAC formats thanks to a free firmware upgrade, letting you enjoy lossless audio from now on while making...
I don't know about you, but I've given up on PC gaming for quite a number of years already due to the never-ending upgrade cycle that comes by each season, unlike consoles that have a common configuration, ensuring all...
It is a well known fact that Apple's iPhone platform lacks one of the most basic computing functions that we've all come to know, love, and take for granted - cut, copy and paste. These three are still strangely...
Asus is on a roll with their Eee PC shipments it seems, and they have just announced another variant in the form of the 904HA that is available for pre-order on Amazon. Just like its predecessors (900, 900 16G,...
D-Link has introduced a new technology known as SharePort, allowing users to share normal USB accessories over a home network as long as the USB device is plugged into the router. All of D-Link's current 802.11n routers will be...
Asustek executives must be feeling a little bit like folks at Nintendo as they swim in wads of cash. The Taiwanese company has just reported having shipped 700,000 units of Eee PCs in September alone - breaking the previous...
Telson is a pretty obscure name, but here we have a shot of its latest UMPC caught in the wild, featuring the following :- VIA C7-M 1.2GHz processor 512MB RAM 30GB hard drive 4.3" display Windows XP operating system...
Folks living in the US who have been looking forward to the Asus N10 can rejoice as it is officially available for purchase courtesy of Newegg. There will be three different variants available - the N10E-A1, N10J-A1, and N10J-A2....
If you have always been hankering after the MacBook Air but do not have the budget for it, here's an alternative - the Asus S101. This amazingly slim notebook won't cause you to dig into your kids' college savings,...
Netbooks might be tiny and pack in a whole bunch of features, but then again the small form factor makes them heat up much faster than a class A fever. With the Acer Aspire One Fan Control, you will...
Now here is something that travel weary folk can look forward to - the i-sleep concept. This soft and comfortable pillow can be attached to your notebook, allowing you to sleep right on top of your precious electronics without...

