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December 6, 2008

Spyfire RC Blaster For Some Fun

Here's a toy that will help pass time at the office when things are slowing down - the Spyfire RC Blaster. This 4-dart blaster can be fired by hand, or if you fancy yourself being a dictator in a...

HP Mini 1000 Gets Price Drop

HP's Mini 1000 netbook will be receiving a $359.99 price drop starting from tomorrow onwards (7th December), and that is a $40 discount over its previous price for the basic configuration. Nice to see HP throw in a free...

Sharp PG-F255W DLP Gets Affordable

Sharp has a new DLP projector - the PG-F255W that comes with the following :- WXGA resolution (1,280 x 800) BrilliantColor technology 2,500 ANSI lumens 2,200:1 contrast ratio DVI/VGA inputs Integrated speakers RS-232C/USB ports Ethernet connectivity Variable audio line-out...

Qualcomm Netbook Powered by Snapdragon Chipset

Qualcomm has its own idea of a netbook that will be powered by its very own Snapdragon chipset. Now who would want to settle for this instead of Intel's seemingly overwhelming Atom platform? For starters, Snapdragon is ARM-based and...

Custom Made Carbon Fiber Door

Are you going to throw a party this holiday season? Never mind the economy if all you care about is your ego, and this is where the custom made carbon fiber door comes in. It tips the scales at...

Telus ZTE TXTster

Telus has a brand new texting device for the masses - the ZTE TXTster. This particular model comes with a refined Fastap keypad and eZiType word prediction, allowing you to compose text messages in double quick time. Guess that...

Metal Gear Solid 4 on the Xbox 360 Soon?

The above image was spotted on the Konami site early yesterday. Could Konami be hinting that the Metal Gear Solid 4 (MGS4, see trailer) would be on the Xbox 360? MGS4 is currently a PS3-title only and it's unclear...

Googles Launches Unlocked Android Development Phone

Android developers will be happy to know that Google has launched the Android Dev Phone 1 today. It is unlocked as far as the SIM card and hardware features, meaning you can use it with any carrier supporting GSM....

Not-So-Scary Dinosaur USB Key

Whether you want one for your kids or yourself you will probably desire the Dinosaur USB drive. Made of a flexible silicone shell in the shape of a Godzilla-like Dinosaur; it can protect your files from a hard fall or...

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December 5, 2008

Remote-controlled Ultraman

I grew up on a steady diet of Ultraman shows, and it never fails to amaze me to see two adults wearing rubber suits throwing half-hearted punches and kicks at each other. Every episode is the same - a...

OCZ CrossOver USB Flash Drive

Most USB flash drives are just that - pop open the cap (or turn the swivel around) and plug it in, and you're good to go. OCZ intends to bring things one step further with its OCZ CrossOver USB...

Fake DS Lites Could Cause Harm And Injury

Don't get too excited if you think you stumbled upon a great deal of a Nintendo DS (if those still exist on store shelves, that is) or DS Lite, as you might end up with burnt fingers - literally....


OCZ Throttle eSATA Drive

OCZ takes the road less traveled with its new Throttle eSATA Drive that comes with a mini USB port in case of emergencies, as this flash stick is able to utilize the additional bandwidth offered by eSATA via either...

Acer Aspire One Might Get Vista

We all know that netbooks aren't exactly the most powerful tools around, but that has not stopped Acer from working on an Acer Aspire One that will run on Windows Vista instead of the aged Windows XP or Linux...

Shuttle To Unveil Core i7 System At CES 2009

Shuttle will be parading its Core i7-powered shoebox design at CES 2009, known as the Shuttle H7 5800. This model will be based on the Shuttle SX58H7 barebones system, and will take over the mantle of being the new...

SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise USB Flash Drive Supports Macs

Apple's user base might be pretty small compared to Microsoft's, but that doesn't mean they can be ignored as more and more people flock towards the fruity company's operating system. SanDisk sees a chance to cater to this market...

Samsung S5K4AW HD Sensor for Laptop Integrated Webcams

Samsung just released a new 1.2 Megapixel sensor that is small enough to be integrated in a laptop's display bezel. It can obviously be used in larger USB models. The need is real: integrated webcams tend to be crappy...

Bluetooth 2.2 Coming Our Way Next Year

2009 will be interesting (which year isn't?) with the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) planning to roll out its Bluetooth 2.2 standard that will deliver transfer rates at higher speeds compared to previous versions - which is expected anyways....

O2 Offers Pay-As-You-Go iPhone 3G

At long last, you won't have to remain tethered to a 2-year contract if you want to bring home the iPhone 3G in the UK - of course, you will need to fork out much more initially, but that's...

Grasshopper Foldable Electric Bicycle

Want to keep up the good work when turning green (and we don't mean turning into the Incredible Hulk)? Well, here's a winning concept - the Grasshopper foldable electric bicycle. This non-polluting form of transport relies on composite materials...

Ci Desk Offers Wheels For Mobile Workstation

Life must be really miserable if you find a device like this Ci Desk interesting - this is but a mobile workstation with wheels, featuring a whole bunch of shelves and drawers that can be opened from both the...

Photoco miBook Digital Photo Frame

The Photoco miBook might seem like a bargain for an e-book reader, but upon closer inspection, you will realize that this is nothing but a repackaged 7" LCD photo frame. It lacks the e-ink display found on the Amazon...

1TB Optical Disk From Pioneer to Be Compatible with the PS3, But What Does 'Compatible' Really mean?

I just spotted a report from EDGE that mentions how Pioneer intends to make their upcoming 1TB optical disc compatible with the PlayStation 3. In case you missed it, we spotted a 400GB optical disc Pioneer prototype at CEATEC,...

Logitech G9 Laser Mouse Gets ID Grip

Logitech's G9 Laser Mouse is at the forefront of gaming technology, and it boasts a high level of customization including weight tuning, interchangeable grips and custom-color LEDs. Logitech now allows you to personalize the mouse even more with its...

Cygnett Unison U-S-IXDV

Easyishop has rolled out its new Cygnett U-S-IXDV Dock that is compatible with all iPods as well as both iPhones, featuring Apple’s specially designed and approved chip that enables video/photo transfer. The dock itself won't stand out of the...

Asus Eee Box with HDMI

Updated models of the Eee box, namely Eee Box B204 and Eee Box B206 feature an HDMI connection, which is the de-facto standard for televisions these days. It's no surprise that Asus has also added Eee Cinema, an application...

Amtek T10L Tablet Netbook Might be Very Cheap

The Amtek T10L 10.2" Tablet will be on the CES show floor in January. The only unknown at this point is the cost, which should be low, given that it runs on components used by many $400 computers. Among...

December 4, 2008

O2 Bluebook Service Handy For Backups

When was the last time you backed up all the data on your phone? For most of us, we can't really remember. O2 wants to make sure you have an easy time doing so with its Bluebook service that...

Control Your Dog Treat Dispenser With An iPhone

The iPhone is not only a smartphone, but it seems to attract all the smart people, resulting in smart applications that we never would have dreamt of arriving so soon. Case in point, Stephen Myers who discovered that he...

HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition Now Available

A few months after its announcement, we bring you good tidings (with peace and goodwill to all men, too, if we could) with the news of the HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam being freely available if you have the...

Archos 5 Gets Firmware 1.2.05 With Email Support

At long last, the Archos 5 has received its firmware 1.2.05 that offers a function that should've been included right from the start - an email application. While the beta version shipped with the device worked, it isn't exactly...

Black And Decker Thermal Leak Detector

Winter is here, and you would do well to keep all the warmth in the home as much as possible. After all, heating costs aren't exactly cheap, and you would much rather save money in that aspect by making...

Samsung NC11 About To Roll Out

Samsung is on the verge of introducing a successor to its NC10, and it will be aptly called the Samsung NC11. Strangely enough, this new release does not seem to come with improved specifications apart from a smaller hard...

Grippity Production Model Is Ready

The Grippity is extremely weird looking, taking on a whole new dimension when it comes to typing as you are required to type from the back. The actual production model is finally ready, and it does not lose an...

Atek OnBoard Travel Keyboard

Atek is offering its OnBoard Travel Keyboard that comes in a pretty interesting form factor - it boasts 99 keys complete with numeric functionality, with a protective sliding cover to prevent dust and any other unwanted riff-raff from getting...

HP Offers 3G Connectivity With HP Mini 1000

More and more netbook manufacturers are jumping onto the bandwagon that involves integrated 3G connectivity, with HP being the latest "victim". The built-in model will function on AT&T or Verizon’s Wireless broadband networks, but will retail for $199 which...

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Flickr Mobile Gets an Upgrade

Flickr users should know that a new mobile version has just been launched (it was previously in beta). m.flickr.com was updated and users can now play Flickr videos from their phone, thanks to Yahoo! Video infrastructure. A new user...

Samsung Instinct Gets Mobile Access To Corporate Calendar

Sprint customers who are rocking with their Samsung Instinct will be pleased to know that they are able to get mobile access to their corporate calendar, featuring easy synchronization with Microsoft Exchange Server and IBM Lotus Notes account calendars....

Dr. Dre Beats In-ear Buds

Dr. Dre is an old hand at rapping, and it is no surprise to see his name plastered on this new pair of Beats in-ear buds. According to the man himself, “they’ll deliver sound so big, you’ll think you’ve...

Pair Movies For Japanese TV Drama Fans

Folks in Japan who love their drama series will be able to sample the palubum released in the form of ‘Pair Movies.’ The first in a series of five 90-second drama episodes will be made available to subscribers of...

Open Air Cinema Inflatable Projection Screen

Too bad the summer is already long gone, but that's no reason to mope around and forget about planning for next summer. Open Air Cinema has just released its new 16-foot inflatable projection screen that can be easily folded...

Remi Kart Parodies Mario Kart

MARIO KART (REMI GAILLARD)by nqtv Watch the above video of Remi Kart from French prankster Rémi Gaillard and have a good laugh - after all, more than half the work week is gone and you deserve a break even...

Vlingo Offers Voice Controls For iPhone

Want to prove to the world that your iPhone is really so "smart" that it is able to obey voice commands? Well, this is where Vlingo for the iPhone comes in. This free application via the App Store allows...

Truphone Turns iPod touch Into iPhone

Are you sick and tired of your iPhone-toting friends poking fun at your iPod which can't make any calls? Well, Truphone feels for you with its new software solution that is able to turn the iPod touch into an...

BlackBerry Storm 9500 Update Now Out

Vodafone Germany has just released an official software update for the BlackBerry Storm 9500, and initial reports have shown that users are pleased with it, seeing improvements in its accelerometer lag and touchscreen accuracy among others. OS 4.7.0.78 looks...

Yao Ming Transformer

The famous Chinese icon in the world of basketball, Yao Ming, has yet another source of income (assuming the company marketing this toy pays him royalties, that is - you can never be too sure with Chinese products protecting...

JukeBrick Portable Audio Device Concept

The JukeBrick looks set to revolutionize the world of portable music - only if it were to be materialized from a conceptual existence, that is. This is not only a portable audio player, it also doubles up as a...

WiebeTech ToughTech Mini Pocket Drives

WiebeTech has rolled out a couple of new ToughTech mini pocket drive enclosures that are able to secure 2.5" SATA hard drives with its aluminum housing. In case it looks familiar, these new releases are but scaled down versions...

Annoy-a-tron 2.0 Debuts

Remember the original Annoy-a-tron? Well, like nearly everything else on the Web, it has moved to version 2.0. With this new iteration, you have half a dozen sound choices to choose from, including volume control to heckle at your...

$99 iPhones Coming To Wal-Mart?

Whispers abound that Apple might reintroduce the 4GB iPhone at Wal-Mart, having it retail for a mere $99 with a 2-year contract. This is rather surprising considering Apple discontinued the 4GB model just a couple of months after rolling...

NextDimension RVE Comes Plastered With LCD Panel On The Side

The NextDimension RVE device is one portable video editing machine that ought to set tongues wagging the moment you boot it up - especialy since it comes with 17" LCD display at 1,920 x 1,200 resolution on the side....

Street Fighter IV Arcade Sticks In The Works

You don't know how many quarters that the Street Fighter franchise has swallowed over the years, and after getting 3D beat-em ups for a fair number of years now, it is nice to see the genre move back to...

Ibiza Rhapsody Sport Edition

We all know just how popular the iPod is, and the Ibiza Rhapsody Sport Edition won't be able to challenge Apple's market leader anytime soon, let alone think about it. After all, the design isn't exactly eye-catching and you...

Netflix Headed For Boxee

For the uninitiated, Boxee is a software that enables access to online video from Hulu and CNN among others via your desktop/laptop, and it now supports Netflix access as well. This means you will be able to check out...

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December 3, 2008

Huawei U121 Announced

Huawei Technologies has just released its third generation Huawei U121 handset that will cater to those looking for an entry-level handset without compromising on style. Made from high-quality materials including stainless steel, you will find the Huawei U121 packs...

Unlock BlackBerry 8000 And 9000 Series Without Spending A Penny

Credit lines are tight these days, which is why unlocking your smartphone at this point in time might not be such a good idea especially when you need to use that money for other more essential items in life....

Uniea Turns Macbook Air Into Dell Inspiron

It would be rather strange to imagine that there are people who love the MacBook Air and yet want it to look like the Dell Inspiron at the same time. Well, if you fall under that category, then you...

MSI To Ship EX300

MSI has just announced its new EX300 entertainment notebook that will come with the following :- Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor P7350 Intel PM45 + ICH9-M Express Chipset ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450 graphic card DDR3 256MB VRAM 4GB...

Toshiba Offers Free Netbook To Folks In Australia

If you're living down under and getting ready to soak in the summer sun, then here's more good news. Toshiba will be offering a free netbook in a promotion that will last until January 15th next year, only if...

Jam Concept Could Help You Compose Next Big Ditty

Tapping fingers against the surface of a desk is a habit that can get quite annoying for some people, and this is where the Jam concept could help turn one into a musical virtuoso. It will rely on a...

Land Rover Phones By Sonim Technologies

Sonim Technologies is no stranger when it comes to rugged handsets - the company has already released some pretty hardy phones in the past, and this time round they have lined up a couple more models for a mid-2009...

JVC Launches 720p Billboard In Times Square

JVC is first off the blocks to roll out its new LED display in Times Square, and what makes this launch extra special is it is the first display to feature proper 720p (1,280 x 720) resolution, doing away...

Windows 7 Beta Coming Soon

The general populace will be able to give the first beta of Microsoft Windows 7 a go in the near future, especially those attendees of upcoming MDC events, a series of Microsoft-sponsored road shows that run from early December...

Handgrip iPhone Charger

Love your golf? Well, why not put kinetic energy from those swings to good use with the Handgrip iPhone Charger concept? All you need to do is practice your swings no matter where you are, and the device will...

QuickerTek External Battery Charger

QuickerTek has released its External Battery Charger for a myriad of Apple products, as long as they use 30-pin connectors. This charger is compatible with iPods that use the mentioned connector, including the new iPhone 3G as well as...

Kogan Agora Pro Android Phone For Those Down Under

Our friends in Australia will be able to enjoy the latest Android handset without having to pick up the G1 - this time round, it will come in the form of the Kogan Agora Pro. The Agora Pro comes...

Cowon O2 SDK Released

Cowon has just rolled out a new software development kit (SDK) for its O2 portable media player, so if you think you've got the programming brains to come up with some nifty applications for the O2, you're more than...

Scosche reviveLITE iPod/iPhone Charger

If you want a multi-device charger for Apple products, it would be prudent to check out the Scosche reviveLITE - this puppy does both iPods and iPhones, and even comes with an integrated nightlight so that you won't stub...

Airheads Plays Music In Mid-air

Airheads consists of sensor sticks that are able to detect the position and velocity of your hands as you move them right in front. Airheads functions as a standard MIDI controller that allows you to hook it up to...

NightWave Helps You Enter Dreamland

NightWave is a device that touts itself to help you drift off to sleep if you're having trouble snoozing at night. It doesn't rely on the old sound trick or use flu medication, but instead features a soft blue...

Killzone 2 Case Mod

Bit-tech.net user "Tomcatt" has invested over a year of his life (spare time left over, of course) to lovingly produce this latest PC case mod themed after Guerrilla Games' Killzone 2. It is inspirational to see a young 17-year...

New Super Mario Bros. Board Game

You know, I'm starting to think that somebody should just take that Princess Peach and lock her up somewhere to suffer the same fate as Rapunzel. After all, she can't seem to stay away from trouble - virtually all...

Cyborg Animal Could Spy On You

Amazing - we never thought the day would come so soon where a new generation of cyborg insects are able to be remote controlled, thanks to implants wired into their nerves. These insects will definitely find a place in...

ButtKicker BKA300 Wireless Home Theater Kit

Want to give your home theater setup a boost? With the ButtKicker BKA300 Wireless Home Theater Kit, you will be able to receive bass straight to your seating apparatus, be it a couch, chair or seat. This allows you...

Roberts Launches Under-Kitchen Counter DAB Radio

Roberts has the welfare of housewives (and househusbands) in mind when it launched its latest DAB radio that is specially designed to fit under kitchen counters, helping you save on essential counter-top space - not to mention reducing the...

Samsung To Parade 40-inch OLED TV

OLED TVs are crazy expensive no matter how many advantages it has over plasma and LCD, but that doesn't mean the price will remain sky high in the future. Samsung will be parading its own 40" OLED TV at...

Buffalo Offers New SSDs For Dell Inspiron Mini 9

If you own a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook and want to give it a much needed boost (storage-wise, of course), perhaps you can consider a couple of new Buffalo SSDs that come in 16GB and 32GB capacities. Sure,...

Winboni Hybrid Washes Windows

What happens when you cross a Roomba and a Zamboni? Well, chances are you'd get this - the "Winboni" window washing machine that is the brainchild of a brilliant quartet of students from MSU, snagging first place in the...

ScotteVest SeV Cotton T-Shirt

ScotteVest always has the best interests of gadget heads at their hearts with a bunch of clothing that are tech-friendly. Their latest release, the SeV Cotton T-Shirt comes with a trio of pockets (1 chest pocket and 2 side...

Coby Midget PCs Is Actually A Netbook

Strange for Coby to dub their netbook a Midget PC as they're essentially different items where semantics are concerned. Well, this new range of PoqetMate netbooks will come in 7" or 9" displays, where the former (PoqetMate-7) will probably...

Snoopy Accessories For Your Computer

If you're a huge fan of the world's favorite beagle, then rest assured that Kokuyo of Japan will be launching a new set of PC accessories from this December 22nd onwards that will feature Snoopy in various situations and...

Denon DVD-A1UD Universal Blu-ray Player

Despite Blu-ray players having come down in price drastically over the past year, not many people have adopted this format as expected. Denon has released what it touts to be the world’s first high end Blu-ray universal player known...

T-Mobile Offers Game With Ads

T-Mobile will be offering full, free mobile games to their subscribers, although it will cost you some time as you will need to go through some advertisements before getting started. The first title will be Poker Million II, where...

Windows Market Share Dips Under 90 Percent

Microsoft Windows, the operating system that has long been a mainstay of the computing world, could finally be in decline. For the first time in 15 years, the Windows OS market share has dropped to 89.62%. While that wouldn't...

Microsoft Ought To Acquire Coolness

Microsoft ought to reflect on their image at this point in time, and acquiring some "cool" would do a whole world of good for them. Case in point, adding Twitter and Digg to their portfolio would definitely raise their...

MSI Wind U120H Unboxed

MSI's latest Wind, the U120H that comes with built-in HSDPA connectivity has just been unboxed by French site Notebook3G. Apart from being able to connect to the Internet just about anywhere you are (subject to signal availability, of course),...

iPod Shortage Spreads

Like a plague, the iPod is experiencing shortages at certain reseller channels, with Amazon.com recently extending the lead times of the 8GB iPod touch 2G to three to five weeks instead of the initial 11 days, while the 16GB...

RIM Misses Forecast

Research In Motion has also felt the effects of the sagging economy, and has reduced its outlook for its fiscal 3rd quarter that ended last Saturday. Revenue is expected to hit somewhere between $2.75 billion and $2.78 billion, much...

Zoopy: YouTube meets Flickr meets Blogging, South African Style

[South Africa Blogging Tour 08] Nic Haralambous is part of the Blogging Tour and the General Manager of Zoopy. Founded in 2006 by Pat Elk, Jason Elk and Gerry da Silva, Zoopy is the South African Youtube and a...

gOS Hands-On Video

We've seen gOS in beta a while back, now that it has been launched in fanfare and is getting tons of press, let's see it in action. The video below shows gOS running live on a Gigabyte netbook. No matter what...

Amazon Mobile iPhone App Released

Released just in time for the holiday season, the Amazon iPhone application lets you "keep track" of stuff want to buy, and shop on the go. The implementation is a bit surprising: users are asked to send a photo of objects that they...

BlackBerry Storm Display Scratch Resistance Torture-Test (Impressive)

This is certainly a test that you would rather have done on a phone that is not yours. This BlackBerry storm user shows us how confident he is that his BlackBerry storm will resist various scratch sources, including keys... but...

Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo GraphicBooster External Laptop GPU Released

The Fujitsu-Siemens external GPU was demonstrated back in November but is now making its way to selected retailers (we don't know which, yet). The idea is simple and GPU makers had this working in the labs for years: put...

NVIDIA Could Enter the Netbook Market Today if They Wanted To

NVIDIA's CFO Marv Burkett was recently quoted at a technology conference saying about Nettops: "We’re not saying we’re not interested; it’s a matter of how the market will evolve". That got many people wondering what that really meant. One...

Reset Generation on N-Gage

Not so long ago, I was given a preview of Reset Generation, an "action-puzzle" game that draws elements from the old-school arcade titles. There are numerous details that gamers would get, like the hedgehog, plumber, space invader and so on....

Navigon 5100 Gets Free Lifetime Real-Time Updates

Navigon has released its 5100 GPS navigation system that offers real-time traffic updates for free - granted, this GPS system isn't exactly the newest kid on the block, but with such an offer, it will be interesting to see...

Wood Grained Retro Case Mod

Jeffrey Stephenson is back with yet another case modification that will bring a smile to those who grew up during the early second half of the last century. This classical looking case owes its design to Ingraham Cabinet Co.,...

Samsung Ego GT-S9402 Gets Official

Just when you thought that only Iomega has an ego, along comes Samsung and their Ego GT-S9402 cell phone. Made from “liquidmetal” composite alloy developed by Caltech, the Ego is one tough handset that is touted to be “3...

TiVo Gets Amazon HD Video

TiVo users are a lucky lot as they'll soon be able to watch Amazon's Video on Demand service in High Definition. This news comes about after a leak of a currently inactive menu item rolled into the hands of...

Case-Mate Vroom Tire Tread Pattern Case

Want to pair up your iPhone 3G with something that will get tongues wagging? Well, the $15 Case-Mate Vroom Tire Tread Pattern Case is made from 100% impact resistant rubber, offering protection beyond the ordinary and against knocks and...

Too Late Watch Is Waterproof

The Too Late Watch has gone waterproof when it was released a couple of months ago in September, and sales have been phenomenal to say the least. In Italy anyways, over 10,000 watches were sold in the first 10...

Hynix Semiconductor Develops 2Gb Mobile DRAM

Hynix Semiconductor has successfully developed 2Gb mobile DRAM chips via 54nm process technology, capable of hitting a maximum operating speed of 400Mbps at 1.2V power supply and is able to process up to 1.6 gigabytes per second with a...

Sonic Nausea Looks Juvenile

Think you're still a little kid at heart? Well, perhaps the Sonic Nausea device is just the ticket - this small device is powered by a 9-volt battery that supposedly emits "ultra-high frequency soundwaves which soon leads most in...

South Africa: Darling Windfarm.

[South Africa Blogging Tour 08] This is not a new technology but alternative energy sources are becoming more popular these days, so it is worth a little post. We went to visit the Darling Windfarm, the first large wind...

LG-SU100 Launched By Franklin Covey

Most people would have heard of the 7 habits of highly effective people with the Covey name in tow. Well, Franklin Covey has teamed up with LG to release its new LG-SU100 handset in Korea that will feature the...

Adtec AD-MP15A Pico Projector

Fancy carrying a tiny projector that fits into the palm of your hand comfortably? Well, the Adtec AD-MP15A pico projector relies on LED technology for its light source, throwing out a bold, vivid picture for the whole family -...

December 2, 2008

Ben Heck Xbox 360 Portable

Ben Heck is one of the foremost names when it comes to console modding, and his latest foray involves the Xbox 360 (yet again). This time round, Ben has turned this hulk of a home console into a more...

USB Card Shaver Is Discreet

No idea which man would want to hide the fact that he carries a shaver, but if you're one who places space in your luggage as a premium, then the USB Card Shaver would fit into your agenda very...

NewSight Unveils 3D LED Video Wall

NewSight Corp. from the US has developed a 3D LED Video Wall that is touted to be one of the largest 3D displays in the world, relying on LEDs as pixels for the first time in human history. This...

Cooliris Hits Version 1.9

Cooliris has reached version 1.9, and you can expect a fair bit of major feature changes this time round. For instance, Favorites will allow you to access content that is relevant and important to you via a single click...

MySpace Mobile now Features Streaming Videos (in Beta)

MySpace just launched (globally) its streaming video content feature for mobiles. It works with the BlackBerry Bold, Palm Centro, Motorola Q9, LG Voyager, Nokia N95, Samsung Instinct, and more. With 3 billion page views per month, m.myspace.com is huge...

Logitech Ships Its Billionth Mouse

Logitech, the company that took computer mice from a commodity market to a high margin gadget business just shipped its billionth mouse. That's a very nice milestone for the company, but that's also a testament to how far good...

Xbox 360 Arcade Bundles Get 256MB Internal Storage

It is official now - Microsoft's Xbox 360 Arcade units will be equipped with 256MB of internal storage, which is an infinite improvement over its previous iteration (mathematically speaking, of course), since its predecessor came with 256MB of external...

Transcend World Of Warcraft Hard Drive

Transcend wants to ride on the World of Warcraft craze by releasing a version of its 2.5" portable hard drive that already comes pre-loaded with the entire second expansion set of the game, known as Wrath of the Lich...

Kitty USB Hub Has Back That Faces You

There is just something creepy about this USB hub that comes in the form of a forlorn looking cat, as you open up its back downwards to reveal a trio of USB 2.0 ports, while the cover ends up...

Iomega Expands eGo Portable Line With 2 Models

Iomega has introduced a couple more hard drive models into its eGo portable line today in the form of the Encrypt and the BlackBelt. The latter won't karate chop anyone who attempts to mug you though, although it does...

DSi Gers Acekard 2i Flash Cart

It was only a matter of time before a flash cart was introduced for the Nintendo DSi (which isn't even out Stateside yet, mind you). The Acekard 2i will enable homebrew programs to run, and will even support Twitter...

Apple Turn To Liquid Coolants In Future MacBooks

Apple could delve into the world of liquid coolants yet again in future MacBook designs after it employed the same technique on its line of dual processor Power Mac G5s several years ago. According to the 12-page patent request,...

Snore Pro To Help Frazzled Wives

Wives across the generations have long suffered from their husbands' snoring might finally have some form of relief - thanks to the Snore Pro device. This gadget takes a two-pronged approach that will attempt to help snorers kick the...

Drawdio Musical Pencil

Who would've thought that the humble pencil could actually be equipped with technology to produce your own symphonies (OK, maybe random music) simply by doodling on a piece of paper? Designed by Adafruit, the Drawdio analog synthesizer circuit is...

Sinclair ZX81 Case Mod

Modder Unravelled has a soft spot for the Sinclair ZX81 computer, and has taken his time to come up with a mod that manages to cram in a fully functional Windows or Linux computer into its tiny 6.6? x...

Dreamy Tina USB Flash Drive For The Missus

Are you in a tight spot of not knowing what to get the missus as a form of saying sorry? Well, let us help you out. If she's tech-savvy to a certain extent, it certainly won't hurt for you...

Gmail Gadget Now Official

Google has released its official Gmail gadget for its Google Desktop product line, offering users the choice to run a gamut of various Gmail accounts as standalone gadgets simultaneously. This tool will introduce a bunch of useful Gmail features...

Monster Medic Powermed-X Cot

Most of us associate stretchers or cots as a white canvas supported by two long parallel poles, carried by one person on each end. Monster Medic takes a totally different route with its Powermed-X Cot, and judging by the...

Onkyo Introduces HDC-1L Nettop Audio PC

Onyko has just released its HDC-1L nettop audio PC that will sit nicely in most living rooms without looking out of place. This system was not built specifically to run word processing or crunch numbers on a spreadsheet, but...

QPAD Debuts Gaming Headset

QPAD has dabbled in the world of gaming before with its line of gaming mousepads, and it is nice to see them flex their muscles in other directions under the gaming umbrella. We have their first gaming headset today...

NewerTech Quad-interface Voyager SATA I/II Hard Drive Docking Station

NewerTech has a brand new peripheral in town - the quad-interface Voyager SATA I/II hard drive docking station. This model supports all the most commonly used connections of today, including SATA, FireWire 400/800 and USB 2.0. It is able...

Intel And Lenovo Team Up For Anti-Theft Technology

Computer manufacturer Lenovo has joined forces with Intel and security-software publisher Absolute Software to develop a program that will see future selected Lenovo laptops come equipped with anti-theft technology. We aren't talking about sending a text message to lockdown...

Supertalent Godfather USB Flash Drive

Supertalent will be updating its line of Godfather USB flash drives sometime next year to accompany the two current models - a mini Pico version and a rubber-clad variant. Both models are currently available in 1GB to 8GB capacities,...

More On Sony PS3 Firmware Update 2.53

Sony's PS3 will be getting yet another firmware update in the near future, bringing the version number to 2.53 then. Sony has made it known that they will ensure Flash Player works fine on the console, an improvement that...

Zlango Brings Back Childhood's Secret Language...To Your Phone

By Ravit Lichtenberg (blog) Zlango, a presenting company at the AlwaysOn Venture Summit’s has an application that allows users to create their own avatars and icons to communicate in a visual language in IM, SMS, and email. The application...

Dell Has an Avalanche of Custom Skins for the Studio Line

Yesterday, we published the first sneak peek of Dell's custom designs for its Studio line of laptops. Today, you can go to the official website and browse them for yourself. There are 58 base designs that you can browse...

Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium Limited Edition

The camera itself is not new, but this Titanium edition is. There's no red Leica Logo and the question is: will you resist the gun metal color of this Titanium version? Note that the case doesn't seem to be...

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Pageonce Announces a New Travel Service to be Released This Week

By Ravit Lichtenberg (blog) Pageonce, a presenting company at the AlwaysOn Venture Summit taking place in Half Moon, will be announcing today the addition of Travel to its suit of services—making users’ itineraries available on their iPhone directly from booking...

Tokyoflash Launches Ni

Tokyoflash is back to befuddle you with their latest wristwatch called Ni. This design will merge stylish lines and custom curves, offering a totally radical method of telling the time. The Ni is made entirely from stainless steel with...

Motorola Debuts MOTOROKR EM35

Motorola's latest music phone, the MOTOROKR EM35 has just been busted out, and it hopes to elevate your mobile music experience to the next level (in addition to handling phone calls, of course), featuring the following :- CrystalTalk technology...

Jump Lab EDG Video Player

In this competitive business world, you need every single edge you can get in order to remain ahead of your rivals. Well, with Jump Lab's EDG video player, you can be sure that your business card stands out from...

3DiJoy FlingPC Motion Controller

Nintendo must be smiling and laughing all the way to the bank, knowing that their (calculated) gamble with the Wiimote has paid off handsomely, and you know you have a successful product when other companies emulate your hardware. Take...

Asus Eee Box To Get Celeron

The upper tier at Asus ain't too happy about the lack of Eee Box systems moved, and have decided to introduce an Intel Celeron 220 processor in place of the Atom, in addition to upping the ante by replacing...

Acer K10 Pico Projector

We've covered our fair bit of pico projectors in the past, and it looks as though this tiny device is here to stay. Acer also wants in on the game, rolling out its K10 model that relies on a...

Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite Leaked

Looks out Western Digital - your WD TV HD Media Player might just be in danger, having news of the Digital Entertainer Elite from Netgear leaked out. The latter looks pretty close in terms of design and specifications with...

Huawei D100 Router Offers More Than Just Wi-Fi

Just when you thought that all wireless routers are the same, along comes the Huawei D100 router that defies common sense. This Wi-Fi router allows you to connect a standard 3G USB dongle into the top, where it will...

OLED Displays In Laptops By 2010

A Samsung vice president has good reason to believe that OLED displays will make their way to laptops when 2010 rolls around, and half a decade after that, these will make up to 28% of all laptop displays without...

USB Notebook Cooling Pad Does More Than Just Cool

Gadget mavens Brando does not disappoint with their latest, the USB Notebook Cooling Pad + 3-Port Hub + 2.5" HDD. Well, what can we say about this self-explanatory peripheral? You get a dual-fan USB-powered laptop cooler with the addition...

Optibike OB1 Does Not Come With Astromech Droid

Star Wars fans will get the reference above, but that's not the main point of this story. The 2009 Optibike OB1 is an electric bicycle that is powered by a lithium-ion battery, boasting a GPS to help you stay...

Nikon Ships GP-1 GPS Dongle

The Nikon D3X was released just a couple of days ago or so, and it is nice to see that Nikon has already prepared itself to ship the GP-1 GPS dongle that can go along very nicely with the...

Microsoft Arc Mouse Looks East

Microsoft's Arc mouse has one of the less conventional designs where standard desktop mice are concerned, and this time round Hong Kong design store the Goods of Desire have made it all the more desirable by throwing in a...

EI-E Robot Helps Elderly Out

As we grow older, many of our body parts start to shut down, regardless of whether you are rich or poor. The EI-E robot could help those who suffer from motor impairments in the future once all the kinks...

Thanko ButterFly FMP3 Player

Thanko is at it again, releasing its ButterFly FMP3 player with a whopping 2GB internal memory (I'm being sarcastic here), but on the bright side, at least that's much more than what the original had. The form factor remains...

Mac Mini Concept

Designer Sait Alanyali surely loves his Mac Mini, and with rumors abounding of a new Mac Mini (or God forbid, the cancellation of this little device that could) with no real results to show, Sait decided to take things...

Nomad Light Molecule Concept

Science is a wonderful thing, and at times it spawns ideas that will revolutionize the world. The Nomad Light Molecule concept is pretty self-explanatory - it allows you to pick up an atom of light from the collective molecule,...

Brother Goes Green With New Printers

Brother, a household name when it comes to printers, has just unveiled a couple more laser models in the form of the HL-4040CDN and the MFC-9450CDN all-in-one. Both models will share an automatic duplex printing feature that results in...

Resident Evil 5 Gets Limited Edition Versions

Capcom has introduced a new wedge between PS3 and Xbox 360 camps by announcing different Limited Edition versions of its 2009 surefire hit, Resident Evil 5, for both consoles. Both Limited Edition versions will come in an extra large...

Elecom SDHC Card Is Waterproof

Don't worry about your SDHC memory card being thrown into the washing machine along with your pants, as Elecom has just released its new waterproof SDHC Class 6 memory card which has a minimum data transfer speed of 6MB/s....

Sony Ericsson Preps Flagship Walkman Phone

Sony Ericsson executives are probably drooling over the Nokia N97 today, but the momentary pause ought to cause them to reflect on how they would want to approach their flagship Walkman phone that will be revealed next year. So...

HTML Editor Arrives On S60 Smartphones

Fancy doing a spot of blogging or HTML editing on your S60 smartphone, but lack the means to do so? Well, with the HTML Editor for S60, all your tags can be properly placed even when you're on the...

Nokia Unveils New Accessories

What better way to usher in the debut of a new flagship handset than accompanying it with new accessories? First of all is the Nokia Home Music that you see on the right - this peripheral offers the ability...

Apple In-ear Headphones On Sale

At long last, the fabled in-ear headphones that were paraded by Steve Jobs earlier this September have finally made it to retail stores, accompanied by a $79 price tag. It will ship within 7 to 10 days, and will...

Nokia Introduces the N97 with a Touchscreen and a Full Keyboard

Nokia warned us that something was coming today and here it is: the N97 is Nokia's latest smartphone that has both a 3.5" touchscreen display and a full QWERTY keyboard. You will recognize the Nokia touch in the design,...

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December 1, 2008

Sennheiser Earbuds Are Disconnected

Thanks to the wonders of wireless connectivity, this pair of wireless Sennheiser earbuds are unconnected as well, offering unprecedented mobility with a touch of style. Too bad they're only available in Japan, so keep a keen eye out for...

Wilting Flower Lets You Know Your Power Consumption

Is your conscience so dead that you can't be bothered what happens to the environment, as long as your entire house is air-conditioned around the clock? Well, with the Wilting Flower, perhaps that once-dead conscience can be revived. This...

Sensasell Modular Sensor Surface

Stores of the future will have to find new ways to snag customers considering the highly competitive environment, and the Sensasell Modular Sensor Surface might go a long way in helping one store have an edge over another. Sensasell...

Treadmill Bike Takes Off

Unlike the Speedfit that we saw last month, the Treadmill Bike looks more inviting to break a sweat upon. Perhaps this is due to the form factor that is much more pleasing to the eyes, although it works on...

QStarz BT-Q1000X GPS Data Logger

QStarz's latest GPS data logger/Bluetooth GPS receiver is self-proclaimed to be the most powerful in the world. Going by the moniker BT-Q1000X, this device will share a similar form factor as its predecessors, although underneath the hood is where...

MaxData Belinea o.book 1XS

MaxData of Germany has launched its 10" netbook known as the Belinea o.book 1XS, which is rather hard to roll off the tongue. Still, as the Bard once iterated, a rose by any other name would smell just as...

O2 Universal Charger Is Energy Efficient

O2 has just released its Universal Charger in the UK that aims to reduce energy waste by being more efficient. This new product has nearly double the efficiency of a standard cell phone charger, capable of reducing wasted energy...

Mio To Launch Own Phone Next Year

Mio Technology aims to wow the world with its own handset sometime in Q1 next year, and we do know that this phone will be powered by the Windows Mobile operating system, featuring 3.5G connectivity as well as built-in...

Good OS Debuts Cloud

Good OS has just introduced its Cloud operating system at the Netbook World Summit in Paris which is running on a new Gigabyte touchscreen netbook. This operating system will rely on a web browser as its main interface, featuring...

Dior Phone Is Now Official

Christian Dior has just made its handset official, known as the Dior Phone Diamonds. You can be sure that this handset is more expensive than most standard family sedans, retailing for approximately $28,000. Main reason being, it comes decked...

Asus And Samsung Offer 3G Options In Netbooks

Dell might be early to the game where 3G connectivity comes built into its netbook, but that doesn't mean Samsung and Asus are content to watch the world go by. Both companies have come up with respective versions of...

LaCie CurrenKey Takes A Different Form Factor

LaCie has a new USB flash drive that comes in the form of a coin, and has been dubbed the CurrenKey for wordplay with the origin of its design. The entire exterior is made out of metal to help...

Dell is Coming Up With New Laptop Skins

Dell is going to show new laptop customizations soon. At the moment, this is all that we can share with you, but keep an eye on this site....

TOPLESS Project Offers White-light OLED Desk Lamp

No, don't get the wrong idea when TOPLESS project is mentioned - you won't find vixens in their birthday suits prancing around, that's for sure! Best save that kind of risque images for the Incognito window in Google Chrome,...

TrekStor MovieStation Pocket C.uc

Not too sure what the executives at TrekStor were smoking when they named their latest external portable hard drive the MovieStation pocket c.uc. This device allows you to enjoy digital videos, photos and music stored on it straight onto...

Asus Releases its N10JC Notebook in Japan this Saturday

The Asus N10JC is small like a Netbook but packs a lot more punch. It might have an Atom 1.6Ghz CPU, but it comes with a GeForce 9300M GS GPU, 160GB and only 1GB of memory. It has a...

µTRON Keyboard Splits Down The Middle

This reminds me of Microsoft's natural keyboard that was released sometime in the previous decade, featuring a keyboard form factor that comprised on a single base, although the keys were split into two halves for a more comfortable typing...

Sanyo Eneloop Bike

Just when you thought the Eneloop brand was limited to just batteries, along comes the Sanyo Eneloop Bike. This bicycle offers top-notch battery technology, capable of achieving a cruising range of 100km in automatic mode thanks to its 25.2V...

Amazon Offers $99 Nintendo DS

As though the Nintendo DS needs any introduction - Amazon is currently offering this best selling handheld console for a dollar shy of $100, shaving $30 off the recommended retail price. What makes this special is it is the...

Sony SXRD 4K Digital Projectors Selected For Military Use

Just to get an idea on how highly rated Sony's SXRD 4K digital projectors are, they have been selected for the Navy’s advanced Multipurpose Supporting Arms Trainer (MSAT) program at the Naval Air Strike and Air Warfare Center located...

Orange To Offer High Definition Mobile TV Service

Orange is about to embark on its high-definition mobile TV service soon, although don't expect full HD resolution (1080p) although the definition will definitely be higher than normal. Word has it five dozen channels will run on Orange's 3G+...

China Mobile Working On Own Phone

China Mobile does not want to miss out on making its own smartphone, and this model will be powered by an operating system based on the Android OS and will work over their very own TD-SCDMA network. This new...

RoverPC Pro G7 Smartphone

RoverPC of Russia has recently released its Pro G7 business-oriented smartphone that will come with all the expected creature comforts, and the 2.8" 640 x 480 resolution touchscreen display will definitely be worth drooling over. Check out the specifications...

Apple Offers No-fee Mini DisplayPort Licenses

Apple has loosened their tight turtlenecks abit, offering no-fee Mini DisplayPort licenses to parties who are interested in designing products around the new specification. It is hoped that this move will bring the fledgling display connector to mainstream consciousness....

Rogers Wireless Offer Nokia E71

Canadians will finally be able to get their hands on the Nokia E71, and surprisingly this phone will retail for a mere $49.99 with a 3-year contract and minimum monthly voice and data plan of $45. That's pretty cheap...

Jasper Xbox 360 Consoles In The Market

Those looking forward to the Jasper-powered Xbox 360 consoles will be ecstatic to note that these have been confirmed to be circulating, but on the downside you won't be able to tell the difference between a Jasper and a...

Apple Hits New Record With Internet Share

Apple has achieved yet another milestone, adding one more feather to its already full hat by obtaining 8.87% market share of Internet surfers who use a Mac. When you take into consideration the iPhone's 0.37%, that would mean one...

Unlocking the iPhone 2.2, Vietnamese-Style

Apple has made it really hard to unlock the iPhone since version 2.2. Unlocking the device would allow the owner to use any SIM card he or she please. A Small shop in Vietnam has an risky approach to...

ezGear's Wiimotes for Wii Music Orchestra

It's too cute to pass on: ezGear is coming up with a set of music instruments for Wii Music Orchestra, granted, there are many more instruments that you wish you could have, but I'm sure that if the sales...

iRiver Wave WiFi Phone Released

Without a warning, Reigncom has released its Wave wifi phone on the Korean market. You can think of it as an iPod Touch type of device: it's a portable media player that capable of a little more, like voice...

Almost Official: Wikio's Top 20 Update in Two Days

On Wednesday, Wikio is going to update its Top 20 Tech sites list and we've learned what it will look like. We're glad to see Ubergizmo in there and we thank our readers, fans, friends and fellow bloggers for...

Buy once, get notebooks for life with Fujitsu (UK only)?

Fujitsu figured that it's annoying to many customers to know that they are getting into a never-ending cycle of computer upgrades. And their solution is called Lifebook4Life, a program that works as follow: You buy a Fujitsu LifeBook laptop...

Blockbuster and Microsoft Work Together on Mobile Services

After going into the download and the set top box businesses, Blockbuster continues to move by partnering with Microsoft to deliver "mobile services" - which likely means streaming or downloadable movies (with DRM) using Microsoft's LiveMesh platform. That could...

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Pioneer Parades 400GB Optical Disc

Think your Blu-ray disc is the bomb? Well, it is time to tuck your tail between your legs as Pioneer parades its 16-layer optical disc that is able to hold a whopping 400GB worth of data. This technology owes...

Motorola Concept Phone

Do you think this concept Motorola handset is what the company needs to reverse its fortunes? We don't think so, especially when you take a look at its kiddy-like form factor. Well, one thing that cannot be faulted -...

Fly MC130 From Yamaha

Yamaha has just released its Fly MC130, a cell phone that comes with its own integrated audio chip that clearly makes this stand out as a music-centric phone, so if you're one who can't live without music, then the...

Bipedal Robot Based On Troodon Dinosaur

Peter Dilworth from MIT's Leg Lab has constructed this mean-looking bipedal walking robot that is based on a Troodon dinosaur, with the following objective. It was for the robot to stand up from a sitting position, to walk and...

Nikon To Kick Off Video Content Service

Nikon might have wowed the world a few months ago with its single-eye head mounted display, but all that fancy hardware is pretty much useless if it does not have any content to go along with it. As we've...

Omnia Unboxing At BGR

BGR has just unboxed their own Samsung Omnia, so head on to their page for the full gallery. The Samsung Omnia is available from Verizon Wireless, and so far initial impressions of the Omnia have been nothing but oodles...

SageTV HD Theater

SageTV has released a successor to its STX-HD100 HD Media Extender, and this time round the name is much less complicated - it will be called HD Theater (or HD200, if that is your cup of tea). Nice to...

BenQ Joybook Lite U101 Netbook

BenQ joins the netbook game with its Joybook Lite U101, featuring a 10.1" display with LED backlight, while the 16:9 aspect ratio ought to satisfy those who love watching movies while on the go. Gotta love strides that netbook...

Half-Life resurrected with Half-Life 2 Engine by Fans

Half-Life has been hailed as one of the great titles in video game history, and when it came out, it looked really good -for that time-, but characters and scenes were really blocky and lack realism. A team of fans...

New MSI Netbooks Offer Upgraded Specifications

Just when we thought netbooks aren't going to progress in terms of hardware specifications, along comes MSI with news that they will be unveiling a couple more netbooks sometime in January next year - known as the U110 and...

InVision Concept Makes iPhone Blind-friendly

The InVision concept you see here could actually make the iPhone more desirable as it becomes accessible to the visually impaired. This is made possible by joining an embossed "Moon Type" alphabet casing, a customized home screen and a...

Duo Wireless Digital Pen Mouse

Fancy turning your phat monitor into an instant touchscreen? That is now possible with the Duo Wireless Digital Pen Mouse - all you need to do is clip it to the top of the LCD, pick up the pen...

Medion Unveils Trio Of GoPals

Medion has just expanded its GoPal line of GPS navigation systems by another three models - the GoPal P5235, GoPal P5435 and GoPal X5535. Thanks to a tiny AES1510 fingerprint sensor that can be found in cell phones, users...

Leaked Images Of Dropped Nokia Handset

Nokia joins Sony Ericsson and Motorola by canceling a handset of their own, and this latest botched project is no big loss to the world since it looks as though a drunk Spiderman left his web-marking on the underside...

Nokia Launches 2608

Nokia has yet another clamshell for the masses in the form of the CDMA Nokia 2608. This has more bark than bite, leaving you impressed with its fuchsia exterior with very little else when you power up the handset....

Pantech Presto From SK Telecom

SK Telecom of Korea will be offering the Pantech Presto, a touchscreen capable phone that offers a literal one-touch access to music playback, hence its name. Other features of the Pantech Presto include :- T-DMB TV tuner 3G HSPA...

Joule, the South African Electric Car

[Blogging Tour - South Africa 08] This morning we went to Optimal Energy in Cape Town to meet with CEO Kobus Meiring for a presentation of the South African electric car A.K.A. Joule. Presented last September at the Auto...

Barco MDRC-2120 Monitor for Medical Applications

Barco is coming up with a 20" monitor that has the particularity of being able to render four times more shades of colors than most monitors (1024 levels). And that can help when trying to diagnose a condition based...

Tiny VAIO laptop Shows Up on the FCC

This tiny laptop is the Sony PCG-1P1L (there's also a mention of a Sony PCG-1P2L). It has been spotted on the FFC site, which means that it is on its way to the U.S Market. It has been cleared...

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November 30, 2008

Guitar Hero 3 Played Using Drumsticks

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor. The human brain never ceases to amaze me, and this time round one of its latest antics would include playing Guitar Hero 3 using drumsticks. This custom set up consists...

MSC-500 Mouse Scale

Just when you thought that the mouse could not get any weirder, along comes the MSC-500 Mouse Scale. Judging by its name, you can tell that this is a pointing device that not only helps you play your favorite...

Energy Sistem 4040 Touch And 5020 PMPs

Energy Sistem has a couple more portable media players (PMPs) for the masses - the 4040 Touch and 5020. Both models improve upon their predecessors where styling is concerned, where the former will come with a 2.8" touchscreen display...

Open Energy Solar-powered Tractor

The sun is good for many things, and chief among them include sustaining life on earth. Why not make farming more environmentally friendly with a solar-powered tractor? That's exactly what Open Energy is working on, fitting a 26sq m...

Landport Cube Speakers

The wonders of miniaturization is shown in these Landport Cube Speakers that are so small, they measure a mere 26mm x 26mm x 26mm. Heck, that's even tinier compared to an iPod Shuffle, so you can imagine the consternation...

Tetris And Breakout Piggy Banks

Do you remember the days where you fed rolls of quarters into arcade machines that had Tetris and Breakout just because your best friend's high score knocked yours off? Well, relive those childhood moments (minus the cigarette smell, of...

Logic3 i-Station25 Speaker Dock

Logic3's latest offering that won't break the bank comes in the form of the £69 i-Station25. What makes this iPod/iPhone dock stand apart from the rest is the inclusion of accelerometers that allow you to use it either vertically...

EXACTO Project Features Guided Bullet Technology

Imagine a sniper who is able to change the course of the bullet fired in mid-air before it hits its target - that's what Pentagon is working on, dumping nearly $22 million to Darpa to find out. Dubbed EXACTO...

Cowon S9 Curve Hits The US In December

Starting from next month onwards (that's tomorrow, folks), folks in the US will be able to get hold of the Cowon S9 Curve portable media player. This is a true beauty no matter which angle you look at it...

Polimaster Wrist Gamma Indicator

Don't want to turn into the Incredible Hulk? Well, perhaps Bruce Banner should have picked up the Polimaster Wrist Gamma Indicator if he knew what's good for him. This $370 watch is Swiss-made (as with all good watches should...

Qigi i6 Smartphones Runs On Windows Or Android

Most smartphones we've seen to date come with only one operating system of choice, but Qigi goes against conventional wisdom with its i6 smartphone. You will be able to choose from either Android or Windows Mobile 6.1 as the...

Michelin Active Wheel Gets Own Engine

A wheel is a wheel, right? Not if Michelin has anything to say about it - its Active Wheel comes with a built-in electric engine within, is touted to free up space in the front or rear of the...

Nokia N85 NAM Ships From Next Week Onwards

Those who do not have the budget to bring home a Nokia N96 can always settle for something more affordable, like the N85. The latter handset is up for pre-order at Amazon, and has a listed stock-in date of...

BlackBerry Storm Firmware Leaked

Ah, there's nothing quite like a leak when it comes to new updates and even software titles. The BlackBerry Storm is not immune to this "phenomenon" either, with its latest firmware 4.7.0.75 already available on the Internet. Generally, initial...

Medion GoPal P5430 Released

Medion wants to conquer Europe by releasing its latest GPS navigation system, the GoPal P5430. This device comes with above average features, including a fingerprint sensor for security reasons. Features include :- Traffic Master Voice control SiRF Titan 600Mhz...

iPower SX Solar-powered Charger

Battech of the UK has recently introduced its iPower SX solar-powered charger that will offer you the option of keeping your gadgets juiced up even when you're not within the vicinity of a power outlet. There is one catch...

Pret A Manger Go For Wireless Transactions

All 171 UK outlets of Pret A Manger will be going wireless from next April onwards with Near-Field Communications (NFC) equipment installed, allowing customers to enjoy reduced queuing times so that they can get to their meal faster than...

Motoman SDA10 Cooks Up Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is some sort of Japanese pizza, and this time round we have a dexterous dual-arm industrial robot manufactured by Yaskawa Electric known as Motoman SDA10 to cook up a plate. With 15 joints available, the Motoman is able...

Tipsy Heater Helps You Cool Down

Ironicallly, this cute little heater is supposed to keep your immediate surroundings warm and toasty this winter, but in another way, it can also help you keep your cool. You see, it was dubbed the Tipsy Heater for a...

Traveling Webcam Hub

Those who want to keep in touch with family while traveling will definitely need a webcam, so here's yet another one that pries away from the established order. Earth Trek's Traveling Webcam Hub is different since it comes with...

Telstra 165i Country Phone

Telstra has just launched its ZTE 165i “Country Phone” that touts to come with superior reception - you can tell from that ugly looking antenna sticking out, making it look as though it was a relic from the last...

Kouziro Frontier Netbook

Kouziro Frontier has released its latest netbook known as the FRNU302/BK, and it will retail for 400 Euros upwards. Features include :- 10.1" LCD display 1GB RAM Intel Atom N270 processor 160GB hard drive You can choose from either...

Quake III Arena On S60 Phones

At long last, Quake III Arena has made its way to S60 3rd Edition-powered handsets. This is a technological milestone by itself, considering how Quake III Arena demanded every last drop of performance from your computer back when it...

Citrus Clock Loves Its Vitamin C

This is one clock that won't suffer from scurvy anytime soon, as it gets all the vitamin C it needs (and more) thanks to the "batteries" powering it. The Citrus Clock, as you can guess, is a digital clock...

Breathing Pot For A More Interactive Plant

Plants are living things too, you know, and it does matter that they reside in the right kind of soil under optimal conditions to bloom. Well, there are tools in the past to help us monitor plants' health, but...

Samsung M3110 Could Sell Plenty

One of Samsung's latest release won't sport high-end features, but caters to the entry level mass market as well in the form of the M3110. This stylish handset will feature the following basic specifications :- 1.3 megapixel camera 3.5mm...

Voice Recognition TV Remote Control

It is amazing how close we've come to associate remote controls with their owners - this voice recognition TV remote control from Oki and a Waseda University team is capable of pulling a single target voice out of the...

Pixel Qi Laptop To Run For At Least 20 Hours

Pixel Qi has a grand ambition - to develop a laptop that has a 20 hour battery life, and might even reach an insane 40 hours if they get it right. Just how are they going to achieve that...

R/C Black Widow Spider

Do you still have that streak of cheekiness in you despite being all grown up? Well, perhaps it is worth considering the £17.99 R/C Black Widow Spider. Definitely a hoot when you place this on someone who's sleeping and...

M.U.S.C.L.E. Men USB Flash Drive

Check out this variation of the USB Crunching Dog flash drive, known as the M.U.S.C.L.E. Men USB flash drive instead. These pink wrestlers (boy, they don't get out in the sun too much eh) won't do anything more than...

The Impact of Having Less Cores in Real World Games: Minimal

The editor of Tweaktown just sent me an interesting link to a test that they performed so seek out what happens to gaming performance when using less cores on a new Intel Core i7 CPU. While I can't vouch...

5D Mark II photo samples

Our friends from Photographyblog have posted sample pictures from their EOS 5D Mark II taken using a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 and a Canon EF 70-200 f/a lens. The file format used is 21MP "fine" JPEG and "standard picture...

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Blogging Tour South Africa Kick Off

I am invited by the International Marketing Council of South Africa to see some of their best technology, and to get a sense of the country. All expenses are paid but I will write what I want about this...

 
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