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December 26, 2008

BlackBerry 8900 Curve for T-Mobile U.S Landing at on February 18th (Rumor)

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...

Computer Ownership Statistics Shows Computer Per Inhabitant, Per Country

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...

Sony P Series Laptop Appears, 'P' as in... Pocket?

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...

iPhone Nano Case - Part II

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...

XRoad G-Map for iPhone is a Cute GPS Routing Software

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

Accused of bundling Atom processor and chipset, Intel denies

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...

Sony Teases With VAIO New Mobile

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...

Nokia 6208 Classic Offers Touchscreen And Keypad

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 LLUON B2 All-In-One PC

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...

Vertu Signature Dragon On Display

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...

Audioengine W2 Wireless Adapter For iPods

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...

MSI Wind Nettop CD100

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...


Asus Launches AIR3

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...

VR3 Bluetooth Steering Wheel Console

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...

Anti-static Wristband Avoids Shocking Moments

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...

Simpsons Rubiks Cube For Doh Moments

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...

Innergie mCube90 Adapter

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...

Auriga Leader Freighter Gets Solar Upgrade

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...

NU EBC100 Blu-ray Combo External Drive

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...

iStation T3 Portable Media Player

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

LG Electronics Launches LG-SH490 Make-Up Phone

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...

One Minute Drink Chiller

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...

Steampunk NERF Rifle Mod

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...

TeleNav Rolls Out TeleNav GPS Navigator For BlackBerry Storm

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...

Adaptive Glasses Help The Poor See

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 Updates SlingPlayer Mobile For Windows Mobile

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 Offers iPod touch Support

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...

Flatwire Stashes Away HDMI Cable

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...

Iqua VizorSUN Juices Up Via Solar Power

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 Unveils Couple Of Updates

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,...

Syba BioMirage Coffer Requires USB Key To Open

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 Gets Busy For CES

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 Parts Ways With HTC

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 Waterproof Speaker Cases For iPods

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 To Launch 26-inch 3D LCD Display At CES

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...

Recordable Greeting Cards

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...

Turtle Beach Ear Force PX1 Gaming Headphones

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...

SnaptureFlash For The iPhone

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....

Pogo Sketch Stylus Transforms Touchpad Into A Tablet

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,...

PS3 Now Cheaper To Produce

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 Launches VuNow PoD

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 ISR-VT02 iPod Dock

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...

iPhone nano Concept Photo

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 Confirms Adamo Will Go Up Against MacBook Air

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...

Consolation Monkey Calculator

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...

New iMac All-In-One PC Confirmed

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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UV Knife Block

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...

Chumby Modified To Fit Fish Tank

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...

iControlPad Enters Production

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...

Tomy Hi-Kara Portable Karaoke Device

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...

GenevaSound Home Theater System

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 Offers Free Lifetime Traffic Updates

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...

Supervision Personal Financial Assistant

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...

Viliv S5 To Arrive Early Next Year

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"...

Vudu Reduces Player Price To $100

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,...

Nokia N96 Comes With Music Edition Hits The UK

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...

Dead Man Talking

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 Nova OS In The Wild

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 Remote-Controlled Suction Excavator

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 I·ONIX Desktop Recording Interface

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...

Pomera DM10 Word Processor

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...

No!No! Skin Zaps Acne

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...

Goldstriker Nokia 8800 Princess Edition

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 X25-M SSD Hits 160GB Capacity

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...

Altec Lansing FX3022 Expressionist Bass Speakers

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

Concept Clamshell Mouse

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...

Fusion CA-IP500 Swallows Your iPod

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...

PS3 Ready For 3D Next Year

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...

Nintendo Wii Sends Brits To Hospitals

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...

LED Football 2 For The iPhone

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...

T-Mobile Dash Now Comes In Black

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 Rechargeable Solar Charger

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...

Textecution For Android Users

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...

Concept Electric Folding Bike

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...

Ephone Joins The Attack Of The Clones

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,...

Smoothbook Slice A Souped Up Wind U100

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...

Solo CheckFast Netbook Instant Messenger Bag

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...

Nokia 8800 Gold Arte

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...

Nokia 7310 Supernova SSC Napoli Special Edition

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 LaVie L Notebook

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...

Vulcan EBF-25 Nerf Gun On Steroids

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...

Champiot Arm-powered Quadcycle

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...

Windows XP Drivers Released For Kohjinsha SC3 UMPC

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,...

T-Mobile To Launch Nokia 7510 Supernova Next January

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 Skimps On Christmas Bonus

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...

Asus Eee PC S101 Goes Pink

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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Waring Professional Cordless Wine Opener

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...

Thermaltake Xaser S1000 Notebook Cooler

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...

Mix Tape Portable DJ Mixer

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...

Mobiky Genius Folding Bicycle

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 To Develop Android Phone

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...

Transparent Display Could Work In Future

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...

Windows XP Is Not Down And Out

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 -...

BagTV Lets You Catch Up On Shows When Outside

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...

Bula Lex Earphone Hat Keeps Head Cool While Playing Music

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,...

Braille Polaroid Camera For The Blind

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...

Japanese Complain Against Google Street View

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 Announces New 14.1-inch LCD For Outdoor And Indoor Use

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...

Steampunk Monitor Too Precious To Use

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...

VAX77 Foldable Keyboard Solves Transportation Problems

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...

3 Mobile Network To Lower Tariff

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...

Bonfire Lamp Reduces Fire Risk

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...

Century Japan Announces LCD-8000U

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...

Portable PS2 Slim Going For $500

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...

Ortovox S1 Tracks Down Those Trapped In An Avalanche

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...

Samsung Anycall Origin Targets Active Seniors

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...

Dell Malaysia Unveils Studio 14

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 :-...

LG Prada II Now In Europe

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...

Free Pandora For Sprint Subscribers

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...

FCC Shows 3G 5800 XpressMusic

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...

Cell Phone Now Able To Detect HIV

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...

Blast Knuckles Pulls Back No Punches

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...

Samsung NC20 To Roll Out Next February

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 Could Unleash New VAIO

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...

Android-powered G2 Could Be On Its Way

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 Offering Samsung Byline SCH-R310

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...

Poken Has Novel Contacts Exchange Method

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...

Pasen REI-16 Portable Media Player

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...

Fujitsu LifeBook U820 Gets AT&T Broadband Connect

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...

New Mac Mini Rumor

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...

Antec Sonata Elite Is Whisper Quiet

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 Launches Power Video PC Series

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,...

XCM Dominator PS3 Joystick

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...

RFID-enabled Poker Table

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...

Float-a-Pet System Rids Drowning Fears

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...

Bang & Olufsen BeoCom2 Cordless Phones

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...

 
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