The word on the street is that T-Mobile USA will finally have the BlackBerry 8900 Curve in store on February 18th, and that would not be one minute too early (actually, we would prefer tomorrow morning...). If you have...
December 26, 2008
The Economist published a list containing interesting figures for computer ownership per inhabitant, per country. Unfortunately, there are not enough details to have a definite comprehension of the situation, but it's still fun to watch. Israel would have 1.22...
The Sony P series 8" wide screen laptop has been spotted on Sony's website. From a screenshot made by jkontherun, we can see the specifications, which don't show anything extraordinary except confirm that the display will most likely be...
We told you about the iPhone nano rumor, largely caused by the apparition of a XSKN case for that phone on a Chinese website. Well, know the case is apparently up for sale, even though the phone is definitely...
We always thought that a GPS-equipped iPhone would see very cool software, and Xroad G-Map could remotely be step in that direction. This application lets you download maps and create routes with multiple views (map + multi-lanes street structure). It stores...
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December 24, 2008
Digitimes started the "drame du jour" by basically accusing Intel of forcing PC makers to use its 945G-series chipsets* with its Atom processor. This comes in a context where chipset rival NVIDIA has announced a single-chip solution, called ION...
What better way to usher in Christmas than stoking everyone's anticipation and excitement with your latest product? Sony has put up a new teaser of its VAIO New Mobile on the Japanese website, featuring a computer with the width...
The Nokia 6208 Classic smartphone is a rare breed since it not only offers a touchscreen, but it comes with a full alphanumeric keypad as well. Strangely enough, the 6208 Classic won't be running on Symbian 9.4 S60 5th...
TG Sambo aims to bring some Christmas cheer to those who are hankering after a new, decent computer without taking up too much desk space, and they have done it with the LLUON B2. This computer is an all-in-one...
The Wynn is one of the more luxurious hotels along the Strip at Las Vegas, and it is no surprise to see the building host a whole bunch of high-end items such as exotic cars, designer wear and expensive...
Wish your iPod could transfer audio to a stereo system wirelessly? That pie-in-the-sky dream is now a reality with Audioengine's W2 wireless adapter for Apple's popular iPod. Audioengine is going so far as to claim that the all-digital PCM...
Mention MSI Wind and most of us will think of the U100 or U120 netbooks, but this time round it is time to experience a paradigm shift. The MSI Wind CD100 is a desktop version of the netbook, and...
The Asus AIR3 is one interesting gizmo as it sees an amalgamation of various element such as an iPod speaker and an Internet radio. The design itself is pretty appealing, although we don't really like the antenna that juts...
Many states have already made it mandatory to use a hands-free kit if you want to carry a conversation on your cell phone while driving, and this is where Bluetooth hands-free kits come in handy. For those who are...
Don't you just hate it when you touch the doorknob only to be greeted by a nice little jolt that brings you back to reality after daydreaming about the hot chick you chatted up at the club last Saturday...
Give this to Homer Simpson himself and he'll probably throw it against the wall out of frustration - we're talking about the Simpsons Rubik's cube here that comes in the shape of Homer’s head. You will be able to...
The Innergie mCube90 is one interesting surge protector/universal power adapter as it prevents gadgets connected to it from drawing power altogether when they're fully charged, something your regular power adapter fails to do, which results in a higher monthly...
The first partially solar-powered cargo ship has just launched in Japan, dubbed the Auriga Leader. The entire project of fitting solar panels on certain parts of the ship cost as estimated $1.68 million thereabouts, where a total of 328...
The NU EBC100 is the first slim Blu-ray combo external drive in the world, being powered via USB while offering features of a 8X DVD writer and a 2X Blu-ray ROM. You will find the following write speeds on...
The iStation T3 portable media player looks pretty sweet, as though it is an iPod touch clad in some sort of rubbery skin. Specifications and features include :- 4.3" touchscreen display at 480 x 272 resolution SDHC memory card...
December 23, 2008
This is getting ridiculous - naming conventions of cell phones from LG, that is. Recently, the Korean consumer electronics giant has rolled out its new LG-SH490 clamshell phone, better known as the Make-up Phone. It will come in a...
Just purchased a can drink but it isn't as cold as you'd like it to be? With the One Minute Drink Chiller, this device certainly keeps today's fast-paced society up to par, capable of chilling drinks up to 90...
Going steampunk is a trend that not all will find interesting, but you will definitely find the Steampunk NERF Rifle to be something worth drooling over this Christmas. Unfortunately, it won't be available for sale as it was lovingly...
If you own a BlackBerry Storm from Verizon, we bring you good tidings this Christmas. TeleNav has just launched its TeleNav GPS Navigator for that particular smartphone alongside a free 30-day trial. The TeleNav GPS Navigator will come with...
Josh Silver, a professor of physics at Oxford University, is currently working on a new pair of glasses that will offer vision correction to a billion of the world's poorest folks by the time 2020 rolls around. What makes...
Sling Media just unveiled updated versions of its SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile Professional and Standard devices, which means both touchscreen and non-touchscreen devices will be able to take advantage of these updates. One of the main additions to...
Shazam is a mobile music application provider that has recently included 2G iPod touch support to its iPhone application, and to date the existing Shazam application has already seen action in over 3 million iPhones. Some of the new...
Living the wireless life is definitely a welcome proposition for many, as you don't have to bother with wires snaking their way across your desk and floor. Well, for those who have already made the jump to High Definition...
If you're an extremely busy person on the cell phone, then a Bluetooth handsfree kit is an essential tool to own. After all, it isn't worth risking your life and that of others while you're driving and chatting on...
Roku has rolled out two free updates for its Internet-enabled Netflix movie-streaming set-top box that brings advanced compression capable of streaming HD video that ought to work just fine even if you're subscribed to an average consumer broadband connection,...
Talk about a 21st century jewelry box! The BioMirage Coffer from Syba is equipped with a two-fold security measure that consists of both fingerprint authentication as well as a USB key. Chances are, you will probably rely on the...
iGo is no stranger when it comes to multi-device chargers, and they will be pretty busy beavers when CES 2009 rolls around next month. They will introduce seven products on the trade floor, including the first green laptop charger...
Sony Ericsson has decided to drop HTC in favor of Taiwan-based Mobinnova when it comes to creating the next generation Windows Mobile device. We've not too sure why this decision was made - after all, HTC didn't exactly botch...
AquaTune has a couple of new waterproof speaker enclosures for the masses - the AquaTune v2 and AquaTune nano 4G which rely on clear, polycarbonate bodies with O-ring seals to help prevent your precious iPod from drowning when submerged...
iZ3D is a name associated with 3D LCD monitors, and this time round the company will be updating its lineup with a new 26" 3D LCD monitor at CES 2009 in Las Vegas next month. As with its smaller...
Do you still send out greeting cards to your friends during festive seasons instead of relying on e-cards? Well, gadget mavens Brando has something quirky for you - blank cards that hold enough memory to store up to a...
Headphones are an essential staple for hardcore gamers, since they alert you of an incoming enemy in FPS, and you get to tune in on all the action in a RTS. After all, positional audio isn't exactly great with...
Are you one of the millions who think that the iPhone's photo taking capability is extremely gimped? Well, fret not - there's a new solution to help you capture images even in the darkest of environments - the SnaptureFlash....
The Pogo Sketch Stylus is a new writing stick that will be able to breathe a new lease of life into your ordinary touchpad by turning it into a large digitizer tablet - as large as your touchpad is,...
Despite advancements in manufacturing process with Sony slashing the production cost of its PS3 to a mere $448.73, they're still making a loss on each console sold as the highest priced model in the market is retailing for $399....
Verismo Networks, the brains behind the VuNow Internet TV platform, have partnered with YouTube to offer broadband subscribers the ability to watch millions of YouTube videos directly on the TV as long as they pick up the VuNow PoD....
RockridgeSound has just introduced its ISR-VT02 iPod dock that does more than just belt out tunes from your favorite portable media player. It also boasts the following to provide you with other entertainment options :- Integrated AM/FM tuner Vacuum...
What you see above is but a concept photo of the iPhone nano, a handset that is touted to take centerstage at next year's Macworld. It looks more like a shrunk down version of the original iPhone, with a...
Dell spokesman Bob Kaufman has confirmed that Dell will be working on the Adamo notebook, and this model will be a rival to Apple's MacBook Air. Expectations are high that Dell will unveil its razor thin notebook at CES...
Now when you hear of a device with a name like that, chances are you'll think this is some sort of crazy Japanese product. Guess what - you're absolutely right! It resembles a standard desktop calculator with an extra...
Sources within the component supply chain have confirmed that Apple will be rolling out a new iMac all-in-one PC sometime in the first quarter of next year, and we're holding out that it will be at next month's Macworld,...
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Those who spend plenty of time in the kitchen whipping up delicious meals will definitely find the knife to be an essential tool. Unfortunately, you can't really tell whether the sharp blade is clean from bacteria and germs, which...
Bruno Fosi has gotten creative by using his Chumby to fit into a goldfish tank that is networked with other Chumby devices. Sensors on a robot will monitor the current water conditions and send a report right at you...
While Apple is pushing for its iPhone to be a serious gaming platform, the very fact that the device lacks physical inputs could hamper the veracity of its claim. With the iControlPad, things could change though as this iPhone...
Them Japanese love their karaoke, otherwise how are you going to explain the Hi-Kara portable karaoke machine from Tomy? You get a 2.4" LCD display that shows you the song's lyrics, while a headset can be split to be...
Looking for a fancy home theater system to keep up with the Joneses this holiday season? How about the GenevaSound Home Theater? This high output home theater system has been specially built into a single piece of furniture, and...
Nextar must be feeling extra generous this holiday season by offering its Q4-LT portable navigation device that sports the following :- 4.3" touchscreen display Integrated speaker/antenna Text-to-speech support 2D/3D NAVTEQ maps of the US and Canada 1.6 million POIs...
The Supervision is a personal financial assistant concept that helps scan receipts to keep track of your cash flow - something everyone should have had a long time ago before the financial tsunami hit, although it wouldn't be too...
The Viliv S5 is set to get tongues wagging when it hits the market next year, in particular with its bunch of specifications and features that will definitely wow even the most hardened gadgethead. For starters you get 4.8"...
Good things come to those who wait, and if you've been holding out for a Vudu box in your living room, good news - the company has slashed a cool $200 off its player to a mere $99 now,...
Those living in the UK who could make do with unlimited music downloads can rejoice in the fact that Nokia's N96 Comes With Music Edition was just confirmed by the Finnish cell phone company. As with the Nokia 5310...
Defense attorney John Jacobs kicked the bucket three years ago from pancreatic cancer and was buried with a fully charged Motorola T270, but Verizon has still been gleaning $55 off him every month. After all, his bills get paid...
Palm chief executive Ed Colligan has made it known that wireless carriers and developers already own devices powered by the new Palm Nova OS, which is exciting news since the operating system will be unveiled at next year's CES...
Eddy is an industrial vehicle designed by Puzon Maciej, and this diminutive remote-controlled suction excavator is able to handle huge tasks despite its small size. Being a suction excavator, its role is pretty much self-explanatory - it is able...
Lexicon has unveiled its new line of I·ONIX Desktop Recording Interfaces that comprise of the UNS-enabled I·ONIX U22, U42S and U82S. These were specially designed to bridge the gap between your keyboard and monitor, and it is accompanied by analog...
They say that everyone has a good book in them, but it all comes to naught if you do not make time to pen down your thoughts. With the Pomera DM10 word processor, that could change sa this dedicated...
Acne is the bane of all teenagers (and those entering the adult world) as it strips away child-like innocence with dreaded spots. The No!No! Skin device is pocket friendly and relies on both heat and light to target the...
Just when you thought that the Nokia 8800 Gold Arte was the bomb, along comes Goldstriker who obviously has not read up on news about the global economic crisis. Either that, or they think that the rich dknow a...
Intel has just announced a much larger X25-M SSD that comes in 160GB of storage space without adding to the weight and dimensions. Key specifications for performance enthusiasts include :- 250Mb/s read speed 70MB/s write speed SIlent operation Shock...
The Altec Lansing FX3022 Expressionist Bass speakers resemble evil Daleks, but at least they help solve a long-running problem of unwieldy subwoofers where PC speakers with integrated subwoofers are concerned. Altec Lansing has dubbed this 2.2 sound, where the...
December 22, 2008
This is one delicious looking concept of a mouse that receives some inspiration from Microsoft's Arc mouse, although it does boast its own differences in terms of the final shape and finish. You will find a steep arc that...
One can safely say the Fusion CA-IP500 eats iPod for breakfast thanks to its integrated iPod dock that is located deep within its belly. When swallowed - or shoud we say, docked, your iPod can be controlled through its...
While Sony executives did boast about 4D gaming with their PS3, the capable gaming console hasn't even ventured near 3D as yet. Well, all of that is about to change as the PS3 is touted to gain 3D display...
You might save some money in picking the Nintendo Wii over the Xbox 360 or Sony PS3 when it comes to gaming consoles, but you might end up spending more in the long run. According to The Sun, an...
Want the excitement of electronic football? With the LED Football 2 for the iPhone, you can now enjoy features such as running, kicking, punts, field goals and the old standby, passing. Heck, this application is even smart enough to...
They say that black is one versatile color since it is able to match with virtually any other color, so if you want to pick up a T-Mobile Dash in black, now's your chance to do so. You get...
Energizer will be debuting its Rechargeable Solar Charger at CES next month, and it will apparently come with the following specifications :- USB-out port to power other devices Can be charged from an AC wall outlet in addition to...
It is a no-brainer that texting while driving does not only endanger your life but that of fellow road users as well, which is why eLYK Innovation has developed this $10 application known as Textecution for Google’s Android mobile...
This conceptual electric folding bike ought to be worth taking a look at, right? Well, it might have picked up a Merit prize in a bike design competition, but it certainly lies at the bottom of the practicality scale...
The say that imitation is the best form of flattery, but we're pretty sure Apple executives aren't laughing at the Ephone. After all, this is one cloned iPhone handset that resembles the original closest, although scratching beneath its surface,...
The Smoothbook Slice might seem to be a new netbook to hit the market, but it is actually a MSI Wind U100 that has undergone a custom paint job from Smooth Creations. Everything else on the inside remains the...
Ever since 9/11 happened, checking in at the airport had become a tedious affair, what with you being required to remove your laptop, belt and shoes apart from all the standard operating procedures. These new guidelines have greatly increased...
If King Midas were alive today sans his magical touch, he'll definitely fall for the Nokia 8800 Gold Arte handset, barring economic crisis of any kind. This luxury handset is pretty much a regular Sapphire Arte save for the...
If you're a huge fan of special edition handsets, then you might be interested in the Nokia 7310 Supernova SSC Napoli special edition model. Everything about it functions just like the original, although it comes with a special exterior...
NEC will be rolling out its new LaVie L notebook in Japan sometime this month that will feature the following high-end specifications :- 15.4" LCD display at 1,280 x 800 resolution Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz processor 4GB...
The Vulcan EBF-25 nerf gun is already a pretty formidable weapon on its own, although there is nothing quite like a little bit of invention and mischief to create something more potent. Case in point, this modded Vulcan EBF-25...
Want to get a workout that's fun and invigorating at the same time? The Champiot does just that, although you might need to get used to being stared at for the first few weeks. Instead of pedaling with your...
For folks who own the Kohjinsha SC3 UMPC that is powered by Windows Vista but want to install Windows XP instead (there are plenty of you out there, we know it) due to the older OS' seemingly superior performance,...
Word on the street has it that T-Mobile USA will be rolling out the Nokia 7510 Supernova phone sometime in January next year, and this is the only clamshell design from the Supernova family. Just in case you have...
Google, the company that prints money as a hobby is certainly not spared from the current economic woes that plague the world. In fact, it won't be dishing out cold, hard cash as a bonus to its employees this...
Guess as long as there are two genders in the world, we will never run short of pink-colored gizmos. This time it is the Asus Eee PC S101 that takes on this bright color, apart from current iterations that...
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The holiday season will definitely feature a fair number of parties, never mind that they've been scaled down due to the bleak economic outlook, but what better way than to drown your sorrows in your favorite bubbly? With the...
Do you own a really powerful notebook that requires extra cooling even when running a word processor? If that's the case (or if you just want to look plain cool), then the Thermaltake Xaser S1000 Notebook Cooler is just...
Don't just a book by its cover, as the adage goes, so the same is applied to this seemingly harmless mix tape. In reality, it is a portable DJ mixer that allows you to combine sounds from a couple...
Getting around on a bicycle is not only fun, it is healthy and environmentally friendly as well. For those who tend to take public transport a lot, instead of carrying around a really huge bicycle, why not settle for...
Garmin isn't dull to ignore the coming Android wave, as they revealed that the nuviphone will be but one of many phones the company will release in the future. According to Garmin Asia Pacific marketing director Tony An, a...
We're still stuck with displays that aren't transparent, but the future of see-through displays is on its way, thanks to the efforts of a bunch of brains at the University of Southern California who came up with this transparent...
If there's one word to describe the Windows XP operating system, we supposed "enduring" would be appropriate. Long after its next generation sibling, Vista, has been released, computer manufacturers are still clamoring for this super stable operating system -...
Guess being called a bag lady is no longer something derogatory, especially when you're toting the BagTV. This model not only carries your favorite make-up and girly essentials within, it comes with a built-in 7" LCD display, a DVD/MP3...
Music is an everyday part of our lives these days, that it is uncommon to NOT own an iPod or portable media player. Having said that, those who are currently experiencing winter will definitely find solace in warm clothes,...
Not only is Braille used to help the blind read, it also helps them visualize an image, and the same can be said for the Braille Polaroid camera. This model enables the visually impaired to snap an image of...
A select bunch of Japanese journalists, professors and lawyers recently demanded Google to shut down its Street View service in Japan, touting claims that it violates people’s privacy. According to the petition sent, Street View “constitutes violent infringement on...
LG has rolled out a new 14.1" LCD monitor that targets use for both indoor and outdoor environments, bringing adaptive backlight displays to a totally new level. LG's effort this time round offers optimum screen visibility under virtually any...
Want to spruce up your desktop with something different? The steampunk monitor you see here will definitely suit the ocassion just fine, thanks to the efforts of Australia-based Mad Uncle Cliff. It uses an LCD panel as its base...
Now here's a musical keyboard that you'll definitely find appealing - it not only offers MIDI, but comes with USB connectivity, a tiny LCD display and a bunch of synthesizer presets to help you get started without having to...
With depressing news plaguing our media each day, one tends to ask, "Is there any light at the end of the tunnel?" It isn't all that bad as mobile carrier 3 introduces a little bit of festive cheer by...
Want to have a bonfire minus the risk of burning the house down? That's now possible with the Bonfire lamp, although it looks more like an assortment of lighted sticks. Apparently, you'll need to twist them around over and...
Fancy a tiny USB LCD monitor to back up your primary display while you're working? Century Japan is back with a much bigger version of its 4.3" model that was released a couple of months back - this time...
Fancy toting around your very own PS2? Well, if you're interested in such a device, you can pick one up from eBay for $500, complete with battery and all. It isn't exactly the prettiest thing to look at, since...
Getting trapped underneath an avalanche can be one of the scarier methods of signing off from the world, since locating survivors isn't exactly a precise art to date. Good thing we have technology like the Ortovox S1 to help...
With the advent and advancement of medical technology and techniques, older folks have a much longer (and more productive) lifespan these days, which bodes well for society since they are able to contribute and guide younger folks into being...
Of all places, Dell Malaysia is first off the blocks to make available the Studio 14 notebook - the first sub-15" Studio model from the company. Inside the Studio 14, you will find some pretty impressive specifications including :-...
For folks living in Europe, they're now able to get their hands on the delectable LG Prada II cell phone, although the import rate would mean you'll probably have to fork out a whole lot more compared to what...
Sprint subscribers can rejoice, as they'll be able to enjoy the Pandora service for free instead of forking out $2.99 monthly. For the clueless, Pandora is a personalized Internet radio service for cell phones and has been made available...
Nokia's 5800 XpressMusic will be making a splash in the US market after all, complete with 3G support built-in. Since there are no AT&T logo on the photos revealed, one can only assume that Nokia will be rolling this...
Talk about multi-functionality - just when you thought that cell phones can more or less do everything under the sun, along comes a bunch of scientists at UCLA who discovered a hack that is able to let your humble...
The Blast Knuckles you see here are a wordplay on the less gadgety version, capable of busting out a whopping 950,000 volts of stun power to shock just about anyone into submission. This self-defense gadget can be worn before...
Shame to see Samsung render their NC10 netbook outdated so soon after its release with news of a February 2009 roll out of the NC20 model. This version is tipped to come with the following :- VIA Nano 1.3GHz...
Sony teases us with a new page on its New Zealand site that seems to point towards a “revolutinary new VAIO” notebook that is touted to change the way one views at laptops. Well, knowing Sony, this could be...
The more you look at it, the more the T-Mobile G1 resembles an unfinished product, something which is what the rumored G2 is tipped to correct. According to rumors swirling the Internet concerning T-Mobile's G2, it will feature a...
December 21, 2008
MetroPCS is well known for offering simple handsets for the masses, and this time round they stay true to their guns with the Samsung Byline SCH-R310. This clamshell comes in a red-and-black model, featuring the following to get you...
What you see above are not rejects from the Beijing Summer Olympics mascot design competition, but are actually known as Poken. They offer a novel method to exchange contact details with somebody else not via Bluetooth or IrDA, but...
Second place is the first loser, or so the saying goes. Well, the Pasen REI-16 portable media player doesn't even warrant second place, as it doesn't come with any groundbreaking features like Apple's iPod touch when it was first...
Folks who have been hankering after the Fujitsu LifeBook U820 now have greater reason to rejoice - it is now available with integrated HSDPA thanks to AT&T BroadbandConnect. There will be a couple of 3G-enabled versions available, where the...
Many people might pooh-pooh the above image as an overzealous Photoshop job of a new Mac mini, and they have very good reason. For starters, why would it come with a lid? Did Apple throw in a scanner functionality...
Not everyone of us like loud noises coming from our PC, which is why Antec has come up with the Sonata Elite that won't raise the ire of any librarian despite being able to hold seven hard drives as...
CyberPower has just released its new range of Power Video PC series that comprise of the XE, XT and XI models. These models are meant to appeal to people who work with High Definition video in their everyday life,...
While the PS3 is a graphical powerhouse among its brethren, it isn't exactly a platform that has a delectable assortment of beat 'em ups to boot. That could explain the dearth of joysticks for the platform, but thankfully the...
Gambling has gotten all the more secure with a new RFID-enabled poker table, allowing you to enjoy your weekly round with your mates in unprecedented detail, similar to that of televised games. Wireless RFID chips are located at the...
How do you know that your dog can't swim? Simple - throw it into a pool of water and find out (just make sure you have a rope attached just in case the answer is negative). Well, if you...
Just when you thought that you've seen it all, along comes Bang & Olufsen with their new BeoCom2 cordless phone. We think these might be daring in design, but apart from that, it isn't too practical for everyday use...



