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December 20, 2008

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December 19, 2008

Dell Studio XPS 13 (Adamo)

The upcoming Dell Adamo seems to be the XPS13: a thinner than Air (Macbook Air, that said) laptop that might not beat Apple in terms of design, but most likely beat them in price and possibly comfort, thanks to...

Next Mac Mini and iMac to use NVIDIA's integrated GPU

While having fun joy of scraping system files, a member of InsanelyMac's forum has found that the upcoming iMac and Mac Mini will use NVIDIA's integrated GPU already found in the new Macbook Unibody. It's a great conformation for those waiting,...

Canon 5D Mark II Black Dot Problem

Earlier this month, first users reported seeing black dots when shooting at high ISO levels. Canon has now recognized the problem (illustrated in the picture above) and is investigating what's going on and how to fix it. At first...

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Wazabee 3DeeShell

Talk about getting into groovy baby language - Spatial View's latest product, Wazabee 3DeeShell offers a protective skin with a difference - it boasts an integrated removable lens that can display 3D content on the Apple iPhone. Those who...

AOC V22 Verfino Display Unveiled

AOC's latest creation, the V22 Verfino certainly does not a disappoint when you take the following specifications into consideration :- 100,000:1 contrast ratio HDMI inputs 2ms response time Dynamic contrast ratio control 22" LED backlit panel at 1,680 x...

Aerogarden Interior Garden Solution

Want to bring your planting skills to the next level? The Aerogarden could be of help to those who lack the vital green thumb, as this is an all-in-one interior garden solution that offers all the relevant details required...

Blu-ray DVD Combo Disc Unveiled

Infinity from Japan has introduced the first production video title in the world that features both Blu-ray and DVD on a single layer. A boxed set of the TV series Code Blue will see playable versions of both formats,...

Torus Concept Watch

Check out the Torus concept watch from Nicolas Meiresonne who intends for this to be a timepiece that offers the wearer a perception of time simply by cycling through a variety of colors. For example, you get blue and...

Honda Unleashes Monster Asimo Robot

Honda has thrown caution to the wind by celebrating its 50th anniversary of doing business in the US by unveiling a 49-foot tall replica of the Asimo robot. This creation will function as Honda's float at the Rose Parade...

Samsung To Release Android Phone In Q2 2009

Samsung is on course to roll out its first Android-powered handset in the second quarter of next year for folks living in North America, and it will be interesting to see what Microsoft has up its sleeves in order...

IE Mobile 6 In Custom ROM

Paul at Modaco developed a custom ROM that holds an integrated Internet Explorer Mobile 6 inside, which goes against Microsoft's policy of not including Internet Explorer Mobile 6 as a separate download for current devices. For those who are...


New Invention Prolongs Battery Life

We're pretty sure that many of you have experienced your iPhone or BlackBerry run out of juice during the most crucial moment - perhaps that won't occur so often in the future especially with Atif Shamim's invention. This Carleton...

Footballs With Sensors Could Spell End Of Referees

Certainly professor Dr. Priya Narasimhan at Carnegie Mellon University has no malicious intent when she developed sensor-equipped footballs and gloves with her students, but that invention could very well put referees out of a job - something not welcome...

CV-MP01 Miniature Projector Compact And Cute

Most miniaturized devices look cute, and the same applies to the CV-MP01 mini projector that measures a phenomenally small 40mm x 57mm x 59mm, tipping the scales at 90 grams. You get a LED backlight that has an average...

Jinpeng S108 Phone Causes Noise Pollution

You know how cell phones these days seem to get louder and louder as they compete for airspace to let rip jingles stored within for all and sundry to hear? Well, the Jinpeng S108 handset from China should clearly...

Zuca Pro Luggage For Frequent Travelers

If you're one who lives out of a suitcase, then we might recommend the Zuca Pro as part of your Christmas wish list. The Zuca Pro comes with an aluminum-alloy frame complete with a built-in seat for you to...

Windows 7 Running On Asus Eee PC 900

While early builds of Windows 7 have been known to run seamlessly on netbooks powered by Intel's Atom 1.6GHz processors, how about the much slower Intel Celeron 900MHz processor found in Asus' Eee PC 900? We bring you glad...

Motorola Releases Prizm

Motorola has rolled out a new touchscreen handset known as the Motorola Prizm that will be marketed in South Korea first, and hopefully followed by the rest of the world. The Prizm shares its roots from the ZN4 model,...

BlackBerry Storm 4.7.0.83 Update

BlackBerry Storm owners might not be too happy with the smartphone's performance to date, but that doesn't mean the folks at RIM are just bumming around with nothing better to do. After all if they were, surely the 4.7.0.83...

Foxit Software To Ship eSlick E-book Reader

The Amazon Kindle might be the runaway winner where the current generation of e-book readers are concerned despite its rather high $359 price point, but the Kindle could soon quiver in its boots with Foxit Software's eSlick. This model...

ITRI AMOLED Display Prototype

Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently paraded a range of new flexible AMOLED display prototypes that are able to roll up, making them pretty much flexible - an achievement which is worth trumpeting. This 4.1" panel is constructed...

JVC I-K50 In-car CD Player

If you're one who still listens to CDs in your jalopy, then you might want to take a look at the JVC I-K50 in-car CD player. Not only does this puppy handle your audio CDs beautifully, it also supports...

ITS-1200/2400 Idle Stopping System Control Box

We're much more concerned for the environment these days, which is why more and more vehicle engine-idling systems have started to make an appearance in the auto industry aftermarket equipment sector in Japan. First off there is the ITS-1200/2400...

LaCie 6TB 1U Rack-mounted NAS

LaCie has rolled out the first 1U rack-mounted NAS on the market that comes with a whopping 6TB of storage space, targeting small and medium-sized businesses. In addition, it also holds the distinction of being the first Apple Time...

Eye Candy Used To Change Feelings

The Eye Candy gizmo touts itself to change your feelings with its Sensory Substitution Technology, transmitting vivid emotive images into your mind’s eye in the process. A bunch of resonators positioned across the Eye Candy's surface will transmit information...

ABIT Ceases Operation By 2008

ABIT will stop operating on December 31st this year, which is a pretty sad ocassion considering the company did ride through boom times during the early 1990s when they rolled out quality motherboards that were the domain of overclocking...

Pebbles Grill Does Old School The New Way

The Pebbles stone grill concept you see here cooks your meal just like how a hot slab of stone does, except that it is powered by electricity this time round. The knob is used to select the temperature of...

December 18, 2008

Multi-touch Skins A Probability From Apple

Apple's recently published filing showed that the fruity company might be thinking of exploring beyond the possibilities of multi-touch displays by working on portable multi-touch skins that can be wrapped around three-dimensional objects, including an iPod or even a...

Apollo Radio Offers Touch Of Color To Homes

Want to spruce up your home but have no inkling on where to start? Let the Apollo radio range cover this segment, courtesy of creative brains Yves Malka & Pierre de Poucques. The Apollo AM/FM radio does not rely...

Baylis Hand-Cranked MP3 Player

Why not find a novel way to keep yourself warm this winter with the Baylis Revolution wind-up MP3 player? After all, there is nothing quite like a little bit of vigorous movement to get the blood flowing all over...

iCap MP3 Player Looks Dorky

You can't get any more dorkier than with the iCap MP3 player - this piece of headgear comes complete with MP3 playback and a speaker mounted on the cap's brim. You won't be able to further expand upon the...

Adamo And Dell Team Up For MacBook Air Rival

Word on the street has it that Dell will be churning out a new notebook known as Adamo which will clearly by treading upon MacBook Air territory, but all those are just rumors since both Dell and Adamo have...

Notebooks With Secondary Displays To Be Trendy

The upcoming CES 2009 might come at a particularly bad time, with job layoffs and all, but that doesn't mean we have to hang our heads low. No sir, we will be on site to cover all the latest...

8-Ball USB Flash Drive

When you're in doubt and want more concrete answers to life compared to just tossing a coin, there is always the 8-Ball USB flash drive. It merges both 20th and 21st century technology (if you may call it that)...

AT&T Has LG Secret And Motorola VA76r Tundra Up Its Sleeves

AT&T won't be resting on its laurels anytime soon after the phenomenal success of both the iPhone and its 3G variety, but has a couple of other handsets lined up to suit just about any budget. First off we...

Samson Go Mic USB Microphone

CES will be the debut locale of choice for Samson Technologies' Go Mic USB microphone. This nifty device can be connected to a notebook via an integrated mount, or it can be placed as a standalone device on its...

VIA Trinity Does HD Graphics On Netbooks, Too

VIA does not want to miss out on the party, which is why it will be offering HD graphics to netbooks as well via (no pun intended) its Trinity platform that pits a VIA Nano or VIA C7 processor...

USB-powered Ring Tells Tales Of You To Doctor

Despite receiving orders from the good doctor to stay out of the sun during the summer, you think you know better and continue to frolick with a dollop of suntan lotion, thinking that all is fine and dandy. You...

Alioscopy 3D Display Requires No Glasses

CES is a breeding ground for the latest technology and innovations in consumer electronics, so it comes across as no surprise to see Alioscopy and TCL work together, releasing their new 3D TV that will not require a pair...

IBM ThinkPad W700 Features Integrated Secondary Display

Most of us would associate ThinkPads with serious business machines that aren't associated with anything flashy, but it seems the executives at IBM (or should we say, Lenovo?) have loosened their ties a wee bit with the new ThinkPad...

Phantom Keystroker V2

ThinkGeek is back with yet another prankster gizmo - the Phantom Keystroker V2. This device will emulate a keyboard and mouse of a computer once plugged in, making random mouse movements at times, toggling Caps Lock and even typing...

iLuv iSP200 Speaker Bar

iLuv is back with yet another device to thrill the masses - its iSP200 speaker bar. Meant to work in tandem with both notebooks and desktops, the iSP200 will merge a couple of magnetically-shielded and detachable speakers alongside a...

Wild Fold Concept Phone

Samsung's flexible OLED display proved to be the inspiration for the Wild Fold concept developed by Mac Funamizu. This classic design remains neat and tidy, and being able to turn your precious communications tool into something much more pocket-friendly...

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Sony Ships Demo Gears to CES

Sony is ramping up for CES and one crucial step in the process is the shipping. Participating employees must have received the "load the cans" email and their stuff is ready to go. We'll be at CES next month...

CompUSA Attempts to Fuse E-tail and Retail to Reboot Itself

Now that the CompUSA brand has been bought for $30M by Systemax, Compusa is going to try to reinvent itself by adding online shopping elements into a brick and mortar store. Systemax is the company behind Tiger Direct. Thinking...

HP Teases With Their Next-Generation Desktop PC

We have received this from HP: a USB fridge with a liquid-cooling photo painted on the inside. Hum, liquid-cooled desktop PC coming soon, may be at a big electronics show? It's CES warm-up time!...

NVIDIA Now Provides Laptop Drivers, Gives Access to CUDA to a Gazillion Laptops

The fact that NVIDIA is now providing drivers for laptop that uses its own chips is more important than you think. First, why wasn't it like that in the first place? The short answer is: manufacturers didn't allow NVIDIA...

TRENDnet TEW-635BRM Hybrid Modem Router

TRENDnet has announced its TEW-635BRM hybrid device that is actually an ADSL 2 and 2+ modem that offers superior broadband speeds of up to 24Mbps downstream, integrated an 802.11n Wi-Fi router that is able to hit a theoretical peak...

More Leaked Handsets From Motorola

Just when you thought that Motorola's seemingly final push to make its presence felt in the cell phone market was over yesterday with leaked images of four future handsets, along come more models that will invoke that saliva gland...

Panasonic Develops Dishwashing Robot

No idea why you would want to settle for a robot that rinses dishes while placing it in a dishwasher when you won't shave more than a couple of minutes' off your life to do so yourself. Assuming you're...

Star Wars-themed Wii Hits eBay

You can find just about anything you want on eBay, including this Star Wars-themed Wii. Granted, Wiis look set to be in stock this holiday season, which means one will be able to snag these hot consoles and start...

Maxian M1T Pocket Multi TV

Maxian has its brand new portable media player available for the masses in South Korea, where the M1T Pocket Multi TV comes with the following multimedia-intensive specifications :- Windows CE 5.0 operating system 3.5” (HVGA) touchscreen display DMB TV...

Dell Makes Changes To Mini 12

Dell has seen just how well its line of Inspiron Mini netbooks have done in the marketplace, and decided to tweak the Mini 12 by throwing in a Windows XP option - a masterstroke since Windows Vista reduced the netbook...

Jetlag Concept Alarm Clock

The feeling of jetlag is something most of us hate, since it can be extremely hard trying to catch forty winks in a cramped economy seat. Well, the Jetlag alarm clock concept could be just the thing to help...

Huawei Confirms Q3 2009 Android Phone

Huawei has just confirmed that it wiill be rolling out its first Android phone sometime in the third quarter of next year, although it remains to be seen just which countries will we see these handsets appear in. Hopefully...

TouchResponse Offers Haptic Feedback

Wish your touchscreen device had haptic feedback? Well, instead of taking the more expensive path and purchasing a new HTC Touch HD, why not stretch the miles of your current smartphone with the TouchResponse software? This free program offers...

Polar FT80 Workout Monitor Asks You To Stop

Just in case you subscribe to the mantra of "no pain, no gain", here's the Workout Monitor that actually tells you to stop or scale back on your physical exertions when you've pushed yourself beyond your physical limit. The...

1/4 Scale King Tiger Tank

Is it too late to amend my Christmas wish list to Santa? Hopefully not, as I would certainly want to see the 1/4 Scale King Tiger tank parked right under my porch come December 25th. This incredibly accurate replica...

Mobile Spy Available On iPhone Platform

Those running on Windows Mobile and Symbian operating systems will be familiar with Retina-X's Mobile Spy software, although you can now get it for the iPhone, allowing one to discreetly monitor both incoming and outgoing text messages in addition...

InPlay WriteSense Digital Pen Technology

InPlay has come up with its WriteSense digital pen technology that allows pen inputs for capacitive touchscreen devices, doing away with the need for an individual electromagnetic digitizer while offering a much more responsive, precise and accurate input. Prototypes...

Zikmu Wireless Speakers Ooze With Class

Trust designer Phillipe Starck to come up with something stunning, and he does not disappoint with the Zikmu wireless speakers although there will be certain quarters who think that all of Starck's creations are lovely to look at but...

Yahoo! To Reduce Retention Policy To 3 Months

Yahoo! is the first search engine to reduce the time it stashes personal data gathered from Web surfing to a mere three months, making it the shortest among its peers. This is a vast difference from its prior standard...

Green House Releases Pocket SSD

Solid state drives might have just hit the 512GB milestone, and that means smaller SSDs will be all the more popular as the masses attempt to make a shift from hard drives to this form of flash memory. Strange...

December 17, 2008

Xbox 360 Outpaces Sony PS3 In Europe

Microsoft executives will be smiling from ear to ear, knowing that their Xbox 360 console has a 1 million lifetime sales lead over the Sony PS3 across five major European territories - the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy,...

Sony Wants To Increase Prices In Europe

As though there isn't enough bad news circulating around already, word has it that Sony will be raising prices in Europe with the main reason that it needs to recoup some of its foreign-exchange losses after the yen appreciated...

OCZ Technology Unveils Flex EX Memory Series

OCZ Technology has just rolled out its Flex EX memory series that bring both DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules specifically for PC gaming. What makes these special are, they are water-cooled to extract every possible last bit of performance...

Yahoo Messenger Inserts Ads In Chat Windows

Yahoo Messenger has started to include ads in their instant messaging chat window, and according to Yahoo, "Ads in Yahoo Messenger will allow us to put even more resources behind developing and delivering valuable free features and services. Yahoo...

CES Sees Sharp Aquos Blu-ray HDTV

CES will be the platform where Sharp parades their brand new Aquos HDTVs with integrated an Blu-ray player. This isn't anything groundbreaking as a similar Aquos range has already arrived in Japan a couple of months ago, You will...

BlackBerry Application Suite Announced

At long last, the Windows Mobile platform might actually get a revival from one of its chief competitors - RIM. The BlackBerry Application Suite has just been announced, and it will be able to run on selected Windows Mobile...

Samsung Launches SCH-W690 In South Korea

Samsung aims to add to its mid-range portfolio by rolling out the SCH-W690 clamshell handset in South Korea via SK Telecom. You can choose from black or white colors, and one of the main attractions would be its 2.6"...

Sierra Wireless Rolls Out ExpressCard Modems

Do you still have an empty ExpressCard slot in your notebook that has not gotten any love whatsoever throughout its lifetime? Perhaps it is time to change that with two new offerings from Sierra Wireless - the AirCard 501...

St. Louis Aerial Clock Radio

If you have a heart for all things retro, then the St. Louis Aerial Clock Radio will definitely be right up your alley. It features similar cockpit control mechanisms as found in a 1920s airplane, complete with a quartet...

Zoll Defibrillator Gets Wi-Fi

It seems not too long ago that Wi-Fi was a dirty word at hospitals, but nice to know that old prejudices have been broken down in time, with more and more clinics relying on wireless network to improve the...

iRadioPop Internet Radio Dongle

Want to tune in to Internet radio on-demand but lack the means to do so? With the iRadioPop Internet radio dongle, that has become a snap as all you need to do is plug it into any available USB...

World Of Warcraft Players Discriminated

See, there is a thing as taking things way too far as some World of Warcraft (WoW) players found out, since some of them have been discriminated against for employment. In a conversation with a recruiter recently, the forum...

Zvox Releases Z-Base 550 Home Theater Surround System

Zvox has rolled out its latest Z-Base 550 home theater surround sound system that crams virtually everything ranging from amplifiers, speakers, subwoofer and sound processing hardware into a single cabinet that functions as the base for a free-standing flat-panel...

Self-Energy Converting Sunglasses

While we have solar-powered windows already, it makes perfect sense to toy with the idea further by coming up with the Self-Energy Converting Sunglasses - or SIG for short. This pair of glasses feature lenses made of dye solar...

Sneak Peek Of Clevo Notebooks

Clevo has prepped a quartet of notebooks for CeBIT in Germany this March, but we've managed to snag a look at these. Some of the highlights include :- The Clevo TN70xM is a 7" tablet with a rotating 1024...

GPS Homing Device For The Forgetful

GPS is not meant to just track down wayward kids, escaped convicts and get you from point A to point B in the fastest and shortest possible time, it can also be used to help you remember where you...

iLuv i9500 Audio System

iLuv will be taking advantage of next month's CES show to parade its wall-mountable i9500 audio system that will come with a dock for Apple devices, alongside MP3 and WMA file playback in a 4 CD tray that obviously...

No Sony PSP2

Sorry to pour cold water on your holidays, folks, but Sony executives have come out to deny earlier whispers of a PSP2 being released once the next hardware refresh of the PSP hits the 4000 mark. This is a...

Aviator Keyboard From Datamancer

Datamancer has just released its Aviator keyboard that will definitely appeal to those who love all things steampunk. The Aviator comes with a brushed aluminum frame, black felt faceplate and jewel LEDs in blue, red, violet, green or amber...

Toshiba Announces 512GB SSD

Toshiba is first off the blocks iwth its 2.5" 512GB solid state drive, thanks to their latest 43 nanometer assembly process and particularly dense multi-level cell storage that is able to double the current 256GB record that was achieved...

Philips Prestigo SRT9320 Universal Remote Control

Philips has a brand new flagship universal remote control - the Prestigo SRT9320. What you will get with this modern version of a magic wand includes :- 2.8" color touchscreen display Buttons on lower segment Controls up to 20...

Samsung Readies YP-P3 For Shipping

Samsung has made official its YP-P3 portable media player, but unfortunately, only those living in South Korea will be able to enjoy Samsung's fruits at this point in time. The P3 picks up exactly where its predecessor, the P2,...

Tamagotchi Music Stars Announced

Can you believe it, Tamagotchis are still around these days despite the onslaught of technologically superior portable entertainment options for kids? Well, those who love the life of a celebrity will be able to be fond of the Tamagotchi...

OLED Christmas Tree Piles On The Geekery

Just when you thought that fake Christmas trees look like the real thing, along comes the OLED Christmas tree from GE's Global Research Center headquarters in Niskayuna, NY. It throws a green light in its immediate surroundings, where GE's...

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Game Over for Apple Expo in Paris

Apple's announcement that it would not participate in future MacWorld Expo shows prompted the demise of Apple Expo, a similar show held in Paris, France. Once the largest Apple-oriented event in the world, the show has steadily shrunk down...

Metal Gear Solid for iPod is Coming

Lured by the 70% revenue share that developers get from the iPhone App Store, Konami has decided to port several games: Metal Gear solid, Silent Hill, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) and Frogger. There is little doubt that they will end...

Actfind Portable Media Player Goes Green

Those who want to do their bit for the environment can check out the Actfind portable media player that comes with a solar panel, allowing you to rely on natural sunlight to keep it juiced up throughout the holiday...

Yorozu Audio Universal Speaker Kit

Fancy turning just about anything lying around in your room into a speaker? Well, that is now possible with the Yorozu Audio Universal Speaker Kit. This device relies on a vibrating sonic transducer that takes audio from your portable...

Motorola Works On Quartet Of Phones

Motorola still has some fire in their belly if this news is anything to go by - the big M has a bunch of new products under wraps that will most probably make their way across Verizon's network, and...

SnoozeMe Concept Help Prolong Sleep

Most people who rely on the almighty snooze button on an alarm clock probably hit it at random each workday morning, mainly because the mind is still groggy from that dream. Not with the SnoozeMe concept though - snoozing...

X-Touch Mixer For Easy Flow Control

No, the X-Touch Mixer is not some sort of modern tampon device but is instead an electronic keypad located right beside the sink, allowing one to have full digital control over both the flow and temperature of water. Right...

Adax Syklus Panel Heater Works In A Novel Manner

Most heaters are just there to distribute heat around the room to keep those affected by winter nice and toasty without freezing to death, but how many of them can actually be detached to be hugged? While it is...

Sprint U300 USB Modem Goes Hybrid

Sprint's U300 USB modem is first off the blocks in the US that offer both 3G and 4G Internet device in a single solution, as it is able to access the recently launched Sprint WiMAX network while retaining full...

No Cuff Blood Pressure Monitor Makes Things Easy

The No Cuff Blood Pressure Monitor makes monitoring blood pressure even more effortless than it already is today, as you don't have to worry about cuff placements, adjustments and readings that are inaccurate at times. No sir, this newfangled...

DIY Asteroids Watch

We wonder when will the day come where people are no longer enthralled with simple games like Pong, Asteroids, Space Invaders, Pac-Man and Centipede. One thing's for sure though, that day has not arrived, and if it did, what...

Buffalo RUF2-KL USB Flash Drive Is Super Thin

Buffalo certainly didn't miss the memo where "thin is in" is concerned, and having said that, they have released the new RUF2-KL USB flash drive that holds a whopping 16GB of storage space despite being just 8mm thick -...

LG Releases Trio Of Digital Photo Frames

Nice to see LG bring its expertise in LCD panels to the world of digital photo frames, with three models hitting the market pretty soon. These LCD displays not only display your favorite digital photographs, it also doubles up...

Genius Ergo 555 OLED Laser Mouse

Genius scores a first with its Ergo 555 OLED gaming laser mouse that places it above the rest of the pack where performance is concerned, at least that's what Genius claims. The Ergo 555 supposedly comes with a higher...

Pentax K2000 Comes In White Now

Pentax ushers in the holiday mood with its white Pentax K2000 DSLR that is wrapped with black trims, and you can opt for a bundled kit that features two-zoom lens (Pentax DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL and Pentax DA...

T-Mobile Shadow II Coming Next Month

Or next year - it doesn't really make any difference since both are just a couple of weeks or so away. This new Shadow II handset won't be as groundbreaking as its predecessor, but it seems to come with...

Ovation iDea Guitar

Not all guitars are created equal, and the same goes for the Ovation iDea acoustic/electric guitar. This model features an integrated MP3 recorder that is able to record whatever riffs you belt out with an individual microphone to pick...

Philips Rolls Out New Audio Player Lines

The folks at Philips have been gearing themselves to release a few new digital audio players, and we'll take a slightly closer look at them today. First off there is the Raga which is simple in nature, featuring 2GB...

Lenovo IdeaPad S9 Hits The US

Lenovo has made available its IdeaPad S9 in the US, making it an alternative to those who are mulling over the S10. Just like its cousin, the Lenovo IdeaPad S9 comes with an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor but will...

Fujitsu ST6012 Tablet PC Now Available

Folks who have been drooling after the Fujitsu ST6012 Tablet PC can now get their mittens on one of these puppies, with a price range that starts from a wallet-burning $1,999 all the way to $2,579, depending on the...

Hercules DJ Control Steel Digital Dual Mixing Deck

Hercules has just rolled out its DJ Control Steel digital dual mixing deck that is powered via USB, supporting a wide range of audio formats including AIFF, MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG and audio CD. Each purchase will come pre-loaded...

Epson Endeavor ST120 Micro PC

Epson plays the cute card yet again with its Endeavor ST120 micro PC that packs in more punch than meets the eye :- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz processor 1GB RAM 80GB hard drive HDMI output Blu-ray writer Digital...

NVIDIA Ion Platform for Ultra-Small Computers

A few weeks ago, we were the first people outside of NVIDIA to see the Ion platform reference design shown in the above picture. The idea of Ion is to pair a GeForce 9400 M chipset with an Intel...

December 16, 2008

Vudu Adds Internet Content

Vudu, which is qualitatively the best movie rental box out there is adding content from web services like Flickr, Picasa or YouTube. It would be nice if there was a way to filter out low-resolution content (<720p) from YouTube...

Blackberry Curve With WiFi Available on AT&T

AT&T customers will finally have access to the BlackBerry Curve with WIFI (that's model 8320). This phone was widely available and successful at T-Mobile. Of course, WIFI also means "no GPS" on this particular model, so keep that in...

Jamo A 804 Wall-Mounted Speaker

Most speakers we know come with stands, but Jamo takes the gravity-challenged route by offering its A 804 wall-mounted speaker. This speaker was specially designed to be used at any corner of a surround sound setup, where two of...

ViewSonic VT2430 LCD HDTV

ViewSonic doesn't do just LCD monitors, as they have just released their 24" LCD HDTV known as the VT2430. This scores a first by virtue of being a 24" widescreen HDTV that boasts full HD resolution. It is pretty...

Pentax K20D Might Get GPS

Word on the street has it that Pentax's K20D might ship in the near future with integrated GPS capabilities, following in the footsteps of the Nikon GP-1. This rumor has its roots in a leaked press release on a...

Noggin Net Holds Audio Players

Winter starts officially this Sunday, but that doesn't mean you cannot be prepared for it in advanced. Skullcaps can be pretty trendy, and the Noggin Net is one that keeps up with the times since it is able to...

Active Trax Audio Player

We're not too keen on something like the Active Trax Audio Player - after all, aren't you supposed to be roughing it out in the great outdoors under the stars with as little distraction from the outside world as...

Steve Jobs Will not Present at Macworld Expo

During the previous Apple event, Steve Jobs asked his senior staff to be on stage to show that Apple is more than Steve Jobs. I don't know for you, but it looks like many people (including the financial markets) are...

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Iron Fist, the World's First Boxing Game for iPhone

Get ready to rumble! Realtech VR is going to release Iron Fist, the first 3D boxing game on the iPhone, and it should hit the App Store soon. As you can see, the 3D graphics are great and you...

iPhone Dev Team Unlocks iPhone 3G

Well, the iPhone Dev Team has spread some cheer this holiday season by announcing the completion of their software unlock for the iPhone 3G, although it will be a belated Christmas present as it will be released only on...

Samsung Releases Two New Entry-Level Phones

Samsung might be more famous for their high end handsets, but that doesn't mean they neglect the lower end of the spectrum. After all, with the worldwide economy expected to do worse next year, it makes perfect sense for...

Phantom Receives Funding For Lapboard

We're pretty sure you can still remember the Phantom Lapboard, one of the most famous vaporware in the history of technology. While only a few units were built earlier this year, they weren't exactly revolutionary to say the least,...

Sharp Zaurus Has Left The Building

Sharp has finally pulled the plug on its Zaurus line of products that has been available in Japan since 1993. These PDAs reached the height of their popularity with the SL-5500 series as well as the clamshell SL-C700, but...

LightSpeed Binoculars Communicates Via Infrared

While most of us use binoculars to check out birds (both the feathered and blonde kind), the LightSpeed Binoculars offer much more than that. This wonder device from Torrey Pines Logic doubles up as a comprehensive communication device, boasting...

PSP2 In Development

Hot off the press - word has it that a PSP2 is already in the works, and the next iteration/refresh of the current PSP will be the last before its successor rolls out. Guess we can all look forward...

Neoi 906E Prides In Being Slimmest QWERTY Phone

The Neoi 906E attempts to make a name for itself in the overly crowded cell phone universe with its manufacturers proudly claiming it to be the thinnest QWERTY phone in the world, although no official measurements were released. Well,...

Intel To Show Off Internet-Capable Devices At CES 2009

CES 2009 will be a hotbed for new technology releases, and we're surely excited to see Intel's range of prototype devices that are able to bring the Internet to your TV - just make sure you have a decent...

DS Gets Pedometer Game

Who says all gamers are fat slobs? With the release of the Wii, gamers have sweated in more places than just their palms, and Nintendo brings this active gaming lifestyle to a new level with Walk With Me! Do...

Zune Phone Points Towards Windows Mobile Service

Guess in all probability, the rumored Zune Phone from Microsoft will not be a new kind of hardware, but will instead be a Windows Mobile service that enables Windows Mobile-powered smartphones to enjoy musical goodies found on the Zune....

Gel Remote Looks Icky

No idea whether anyone would like to have the Gel Remote in their living room, as it surely isn't worth fighting over although those with rather idle fingers will definitely find it strangely comforting when watching their favorite TV...

FCC Approves Samsung Memoir

Samsung's Memoir has just been given the nod of approval by the FCC, so you can expect the 8 megapixel camera phone market to heat up when it arrives at retail stores. It will be made available from T-Mobile...

Mystery Solved: Compal Tabasco Is Its Name

One of the lesser mysteries of life is solved, so we can all go to sleep a little bit easier as the mystery swivel device's identity has been revealed to be the Compal Tabasco MID prototype. Some of the...

Transcend PF810 Digital Photo Frame

Transcend has a new digital photo frame for the masses - the PF810. This model comes with a lustrous gloss-black finish complete with elegant inlaid rhinestones and an intuitive LED lighted touch-sensitive menu interface to make navigation (for the...

Yano MetalWear EX 1.5TB Hard Drive Enclosure

Yano has released another hard drive enclosure for the masses who need more than just 320GB of storage space - the MetalWear EX 1.5TB. As you can tell, this will be able to hold a 1.5TB 7200rpm hard drive...

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CATWALK LED Outdoor Walkway System

Instead of lighting up your outdoor walkway with hot bulbs when dusk falls, why not consider the CATWALK LED outdoor walkway system? This modular steel, clean rectilinear walkway brings together both form and function in a seamless manner, lighted...

MvixPVR Boasts iPod Docking Support

Mvix has gone about quietly releasing its MvixPVR that is a convergence device extraordinare - it features PVR functionality, a built-in hard drive media player and an integrated iPod dock without requiring you to purchase all three individually. Features...

PowerGenix Quantaray Super Z Battery

Rechargeable batteries ought to be made a mandatory purchase for just about any home, and it is nice to see many other companies are picking up this green trend. PowerGenix has jumped aboard the bandwagon with its Nickel-Zinc (NiZn)...

OCZ Announces Gold Series SDHC Cards

Photographers and professional videographers will be pleased to note that OCZ has just announced its impending release of its Gold Series SDHC cards that will offer a blazing fast Class 6 performance at 150X (6MBps) write speeds. You will...

Low-cost 2.5-inch Hard Drives Coming For Netbooks

Seagate Technology, Western Digital and Hitachi Global Storage Technologies will be answering the clarion call to develop affordable 2.5" hard drives that will find its place in netbooks and low-cost PCs next year, and the target price currently stands...

High Definition PMPs Coming Soon

Not too sure whether this gamble involving high definition resolution in portable media players will help turn the tide in the face of the economic tsunami, but at least there is some progress in terms of specifications with both...

LG Launches Ice Cream Phone 2

Those living in South Korea will be able to get their hands on the latest handset from LG - the Ice Cream Phone 2, also known by its model number as the LG-LU1600. Not that this is edible, but...

Newsmy MP3 Doll Players

The next time your daughter shows signs of loving dolls, crushing your dreams of her becoming a hot tech blogger, why not obtain the best of both worlds with the MP3 Doll player from Newsmy? These cute little dolls...

Cyber E Sport Orbita Mouse

Don't you just hate it when something as workable as a mouse and keyboard comes in a totally different form factor? Well, that's how we feel anyway with the Orbita Mouse from Cyber E Sport. This wireless peripheral comes...

Transcend Throws In Free Jay Chou Content

For those who follow the Cantopop scene, they will definitely have heard of poster boy Jay Chou. Well, if you're in love with this pretty lad, you can always opt to pick up Transcend's T.sonic 320 or T.sonic 850...

Wu Fit Attempts To Con The Gullible

Now here's yet another clone for us to chuckle at - Wu Fit. This is a knockoff balance board of the original, so you can bet your bottom gold coint that each $92.95 purchase will not come with the...

CES 2009 Sees Intel Convertible Classmate PC Debut

CES 2009 is just slightly more than a couple weeks' time, and it is there where Intel will roll out its Convertible Classmate PC, where it will start shipping to eager beavers from the middle of next month onwards....

Marisa Mayer on Google in 2009

By Ravit Lichtenberg (blog)[LeWeb 08, Paris] Marisa Mayer, Google Vice President of Search Product and User Experience, sat down with Michael Arrington, TechCrunch founder and Loic Le Meur, LeWeb and Seesmic founder at LeWeb08. Some highlights from the conversation are...

Cellity Launches Public Beta

By Ravit Lichtenberg (blog) Cellity AG, a German startup we met at LeWeb, is opening its Beta to the public today. Cellity’s Addressbook 2.0 is an enhanced contact and communications management tool designed to reduce communication complexity brought about...

December 15, 2008

Mamoru Robot To Care For Elderly

The Japanese are big on robots, make no mistake about it, and the Mamoru robot that was created to care for the elderly despite looking rather creepy. He won't be able to prop up those who fall down by...

MCJ Announces m-Book GX580 Notebook

Mouse Computer of Japan has rolled out their latest top-of-the-line notebook known as the m-Book GX580, and it will come with the following droolworthy innards :- Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 2.8GHz processor 17” WUXGA (1,900 x 1,200) LCD...

Microsoft Sides With Apple

Strange to see Microsofy cozying up to Apple with their first iPhone application known as Seadragon Mobile. This piece of software is supposed to enable users to "view enormous photo collections and high-resolution imagery using the iPhone's multi-touch intuitive...

TRIA Wireless Sound System

The TRIA wireless sound system enables users to enjoy tunes from their vinyl records while ripping it to an integrated hard drive, preserving all those warm tunes in a digital format for all eternity - or at least, until...

Apple Patches Mac OS X With 10.5.6 Update

Apple has released yet another patch for its Mac OS X with some of the following notable improvements :- Automatic MobileMe syncing that begins within a minute of making changes to your contacts, calenders, or bookmarks Better performance for...

Battech Solar iPower Charger

Juice up just about any device with the Battech Solar iPower Charger that features a vast array of connectors, featuring the following specifications :- Size: 98mm x 60mm x 16mm Weight: 75g 3.7v (2,200 mAh) lithium ion battery 5.5v...

FCC Approves Garmin Nuvifone

More news about the elusive Garmin Nuvifone - the FCC has just approved it, and we await with bated breath for its impending release sometime next year, and hopefully for not too long a period. After all, it was...

Mazda Tonbo Concept

DedekDesign and Mazda of Europe have come together to conjure the Mazda Tonbo concept vehicle, specially designed to accommodate weekend trips. This sleek looking vehicle comes with a racking system that will be able to handle all your sporting...

Socket Deer Outlet

Talk about getting into the mood of the Yuletide season! The Socket Deer outlet will actually hold up your cell phone on the wall while it is being charged, as antlers for all three types of deer are perfectly...

Rossignol Hit Jacket For The Winter

There's nothing quite like feeling warm and toasty during the bleak winter season, and here's the Rossignol Hit Jacket to help you out. The jacket does not take the traditional cop-out of being thick, as it features a quartet...

Ken D Portable Media Player

Times are hard, so it makes perfect sense if you're on the lookout for an affordabel portable media player this Christmas that does not bear a fruity name of any sort. The Ken D from Big Beam might fit...

Givori Nefertiti Is One Awful Looking Phone

Talk about ugly - you probably can't do any worse than with the Givori Nefertiti handset. It looks as though this phone was in possession of Davy Jones in the Pirates of the Caribbean series for a really, really...

Taiwan To Get Unlocked iPhone 3G

Folks in Taiwan who pick up the iPhone 3G will get it unlocked. While the phone's official carrier there, Chunghwa Telecom, did insist that the iPhone 3G will function only on its network, theoretically speaking, the handset ought to...

Samsung NC10 Runs OS X

Guess netbooks that are powered by Intel's Atom processors will also be able to handle OS X inside, case in point - the Samsung NC10 netbook. Both processor and display resolution are supported right out of the box, but...

Asus Rolls Out Eee Box B203

Asus has started to make available its latest product from the Eee line - the Eee Box B203. As you can tell by its name, this won't be a netbook but will instead seek to serve you and your...

Time Tuner Alarm Clock

Take a look at the alarm clock in your bedroom and you'll notice that it looks nothing quite as sleek as the Time Tuner you see here. The Time Tuner gets its inspiration from a classic analog radio tuner,...

Finger Your Car To Life

Granted, there are things we would love to finger more than our vehicles, but that's what a couple of students from China want us to do - both Zhao Wencai and Li Zhoumu have created a box that requires...

Laser Toothbrush Zaps Those Germs

Brushing can be quite the chore, and it is a habit that needs to be instilled in little ones right from the beginning if they're going to practise it correctly for the rest of their lives. We're all familiar...

Toasty Charger Concept

We've seen some pretty cool toasters in the past that take on a pop culture approach, but here's one that does not do your breakfast, although it will get your batteries ready to face another day. Known as the...

SimCraft Apex SC830 Race Simulator

Think that all the peripherals for your racing games aren't enough to convey that authentic feeling? Perhaps the SimCraft Apex SC830 Race Simulator might change your mind - it features full pitch, yaw, and roll control, and is able...

Flip Mino Goes Hello Kitty

The scourge (or blessing, depending on how you look at it) of Hello Kitty has arrived on the Flip Mino and its HD variant, retaining all the following specifications with a cheery cartoony feline outlook :- Built-in USB 2.0...

GPS Angel Alerts You Of Red Lights

We are amazed that good driving habits need to be usurped by devices that encourage you to 'get away with it' - after all, there is no shortage of gizmos in the market that lets you know whenever you're...

STORM Faze LED Watch

Want a catchy timepiece that will get the attention of your mates whenever you tell the time? The STORM Faze watch could fit the bill, although something out of previous James Bonds' repertoire might be more suitable. This timepiece...

Loops Of Faith Goes Electronic

Now here's a concept that is rather ethereal - guess designer Rahul Sen must have been smoking some rather trippy stuff to come up with this. Dubbed “Loops of Faith”, what looks like a piece of high tech jewelry...

Tima Watch Concept

Now here's a much more decipherable timepiece, if only it were real. The Tima watch concept by Julien Bergignat allows one to view the time in either analog or digital modes. Both displays can be adjusted simultaneously on the...

Chronochrome Supposedly Tells The Time

It does make us wonder why there are some clock designs that require a PhD in rocket science to decipher - aren't we supposed to be able to tell the time simply by taking a quick glance? That's the...

Alereon AL5708 PCI-Express Half-Minicard

The FCC has just approved Alereon's AL5708 PCI-Express half-minicard that will target notebook owners, meeting worldwide regulatory standards that operate from 3.1 to 10.6GHz spectrums. Alereon's CEO is confident that this embedded notebook solution is able to touch a...

Gresso Avantgarde Skeleton Phone

Gresso is a name associated with luxury electronics, and today they have launched their Avantgarde Skeleton Collection. No, this won't be made of some exotic creature's bones just in case you're wondering, but will instead feature a transparent window...

Gamerox Gaming Chair

This gaming chair allows players to move more free when compared to a couch or even an ordinary chair. This lets the player "get into the game" and you can watch the video to hear the complete marketing pitch from...

Sony to Sell Media Content on USB Keys

Sony will use its MicroVault Click USB drive as a media to sell entertainment classics like "Thriller", "the Da Vinci Code" or "Men in Black". Sony is trying to create a synergy between its content and semi-conductor business by...

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Palm to launch Nova at CES

We've received Palm's invitation to their CES launch last week and so far there are a lot of (official) details about what's coming out, but we are almost certain that Palm will show its NOVA operating system (OS) there....

Doom for iPhone with TV-Out

Developer Steven Troughton has decided to test the TV-Out undocumented iPhone functionality and there you go: Doom for iPhone on a big, although monochromatic, screen. The choice for going monochrome is personal to Steven. The iPhone is perfectly capable...

Sprint finally Gets the BlackBerry 8350i

Those using the iDEN network will be glad to know that the fanciest push-to-talk (PTT) Blackberry is now available. The pricing is $150 with a 2-yr contract. The 8350i runs on the BlackBerry OS 4.6 works with Sprint's Direct...

Samsung Pixon (M8800) Heading to AT&T?

Introduced in September, the Samsung Pixon 8 Megapixel camera phone might be available for AT&T soon. The FCC has approved the M8800L, a version that supports the frequencies used by AT&T for their 3G network. Earlier rumors suggested that...

Fujitsu Loox R - 12.6hrs of Battery Life and One Ugly Design

There's no question that having 12+ hours of battery life is a killer feature for a notebook. The Fujitsu Loox R uses an ultra-low voltage 1.2Ghz CPU (Intel) and comes in several models. The Loox R/C70 has a 128GB...

Magellan Sells its Product Division to Mitac/Mio

Magellan, a pioneer in personal GPS navigation is selling its consumer product division to Mitac, the company that owns the Mio brand. Mio personal GPS devices are big in Europe and growing in the US, even if they are...

Via Nano CPU Wins Green Prize

Via has earned a Excellent Product Award at WinHEC, thanks to the energy-efficient and eco-sensitive design if its Nano processor. The Nano has a smaller package (the board that holds the pins) and consumes only 7.5 watts, which is low,...

iPhone nano Revealed by a 3rd Party Case?

Ever since Apple announced the original iPhone, we believed that it would create an iPhone nano at some point. It would be smaller, less expensive but unlike what we originally thought, it would most likely retain most of the...

Kodak OLED Wireless Frame

OLED technology is rather slow to catch up at this point in time despite offering numerous benefits over standard LCD displays, but that's partly because the price is still so high, placing OLED products out of reach of ordinary...

December 14, 2008

Nurian X-35 Electronic Dictionary

If you're heading off to Korea or China anytime soon, it would be in your best interest to carry around the Nurian X-35 electronic dictionary so that the communications barrier can be broken down. After all, visitors and tourists...

HTC Max 4G Live Shot

Here's an image of the elusive HTC Max 4G, featuring the following drool-worthy specifications :- 3.8" touchscreen display at 480 × 800 resolution WiMAX support (2.5-2.7GHz) GPS navigation Wi-Fi connectivity G-sensor Windows Mobile 6 with TouchFLO 3D Dual cameras...

Sonic Chair Touch comes With iMac Option

Recession? What recession? Apparently the guys who created the Sonic Chair Touch missed the memo by unveiling a seating apparatus that retails for more than $10,000, featuring integrated speakers that comprise of mostly a large body-focused sound membrane as...

Moxi HD DVR Released

Moxi welcomes you to the world of high definition with its first HD DVR known as the Moxi HD DVR. Inside this rectangular beauty, you will find the following :- Dual HD tuners 500GB hard drive eSATA port Ability...

Black & Decker Ll4000 SmartDriver

Just when you thought the world of screwdrivers were separated into manual and electric versions, along comes Black & Decker with their LI4000 SmartDriver. This 3.6-volt, Lithium-Ion battery powered SmartDriver not only helps you get all those screws into...

 
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