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January 3, 2009

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January 2, 2009

Jewelbox: iPod / iPhone Speaker Dock from Vestalife.

[CES 2009] This is the other Ladybug-like new product from Vestalife. The shape and the absence of built-in subwoofer in the features list are the only differences from the Firefly. From the picture I can see that the red...

Firefly: iPod / iPhone Speaker Dock from Vestalife.

[CES 2009] We all know the Ladybug, the cute award winning iPod dock created by Vestalife. Today, the company is launching two new versions of its famous product. It is hard to innovate from a so unique design and...

Android Running On Eee PC 1000H

Guess the Android platform is not limited to just T-Mobile's G1 and its ilk, but has been made to run on an Asus Eee PC 1000H, although that does beg the question of "why?". Two guys at VentureBeat found...

HP Voodoo Firefly Gets Two Displays

Having multiple displays on a single notebook seems to be the next big thing (if it takes off anyways), and HP does not want to miss the party with its Voodoo Firefly that boasts a secondary display and a...

Game Boy Pocket Gets Backlight Magic

We're pretty sure that during the Game Boy's heydays, many people have wished for a version that comes with a backlight but Nintendo continues to disappoint until the Game Boy SP. Well, sometimes necessity drives you to do crazy...

New Vuzix To See Action At CES 2009

CES 2009 will feature thousands of new products, and among them will be this new pair of Vuzix glasses. Those who want a private video viewing experience on their iPod will have heard of Vuzix, and the new design...

VIA Dual Core Nano 3000 Processor In The Works

VIA is currently working on an extremely low power dual-core Nano 3000 processor that aims to see it compete against Intel's Atom processor. This is good for the market, since it competition tends to bring out the best in...

Mio Spirit To Hit CES 2009

We're excited to know that Mio will be rolling out its Spirit interface at CES 2009, offering more information on the operating system including touchscreen features support normally not found on other GPS navigation systems, such as dragging interface...

NEC Versa N1100 Hands On

Not all netbooks are created equal, and the NEC Versa N1100 is definitely no beauty, looking as unattractive as its initial pres shots. You get an traditional boxy design complete with sharp corners instead of round or tapered edges,...

Cocoon: Stylish Next Generation Laptop Bags

[CES 2009] Cocoon Innovations is launching a new line of computer bags and cases and we will be able to see them next week at CES. The pictures look more like 3D rendering than photos, I hope that the...

UrbanMover UM70sx Usurfer Wireless PowerBoard

Love skateboarding and various forms of it? The UrbanMover UM70sx Usurfer Usurfer Wireless PowerBoard might not have a price tag attached to it yet, but it is one mean beast, featuring a 36V/800 electromagnetic-watts engine that offers stepless acceleration...

Pink iPhone 3G On eBay

eBay is a place where you can find virtually everything, and today we have a pink iPhone 3G popping up that is not a modification from the masters of color, Colorware themselves. It features a standard print on the...


Nokia Internet Tablet Turned Into Additional PC Display

Wish you had a secondary display for your PC? Well, there is a cheap way of doing so without forking out an additional cent as long as you own a Nokia Internet tablet. You do require a fair number...

PQI To Unveil New Products At CES 2009

CES 2009 will be the platform where many a company roll out new products, and PQI is one of them. At Las Vegas, they will unveil their full range of Solid State Drives, USB Flash Drives, Memory Module and...

dreamGEAR Offer WarBeast Guitar Controller

Guitar Hero and Rock Band are two huge video game franchises that don't look as though they're going to go away anytime soon, and it is on this very wave of popularity that dreamGEAR is riding on by unveiling...

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January 1, 2009

Volkswagen Bus Is Now A Radio

The flower power era saw the rise of The Beatles as well as the iconic Volkswagen bus stamping its mark around the globe in the 1960s, and it is sad to see something from that era being turned into...

iPods Turned Into iPod Speakers

Now this is interesting - a pair of iPods (presumably non-functional, of course) that has been turned into iPod speakers. The original iPods' scroll wheels were removed as you can see above, being replaced by a pair of speakers...

House Sitter Plays The Random Game

You know those electronic timers that people have at home whenever they go away for a vacation? We believe burglars these days aren't that silly to pounce upon a random house, and chances are they'll stalk out your home...

LumiSource BoomPod Offers More Realistic Gaming Experience

It is all about the experience these days when it comes to gaming - how else are you going to explain the push for better graphics and sound as well as technology to bring you into the gaming environment...

Share-A-Call Dual Handset Phone

For couples who want to share every single aspect of their lives, then the Share-A-Call Dual Handset Phone is the perfect thing to have at home. After all, if both dad and mom wants to hear their daughter calling...

DIY Star Wars Clock

Just when you thought that the Star Wars franchise has been milked dry, along comes Etsy seller YOUgNeek with a Star Wars clock. What makes this endearing are tiny action fleet Micro Machine battleships and vessels from the seminal...

iPhone 3G Unlock Now Official

At long last, the Dev-Team has just rolled out its much anticipated iPhone 3G unlock known as "yellowsn0w". It isn't exactly a polished product yet though, but there are already reports of successful unlocks appearing all over the Internet...

Yamanote Train Piggy Bank

It is normal to take something iconic and turn it into a gizmo of sorts, and the same goes for Tokyo's Yamanote subway line that ferries around 3 to 5 million passengers daily across 29 stations. Seahope has turned...

Vessel Vibrating Pillow Alarm

Do you and your spouse have different wake up times due to your conflicting schedules? Well, with the Vessel Vibrating Pillow Alarm, you no longer need to suffer the curses of your partner each time you wake up while...

Heart-shaped Wireless Guitar Controller

Regular readers ought to know by now how much we loathe pink colored gizmos, but we do try to be fair to devices that come in that particularly garish color by featuring them at least. This time round we...

Life Desk Could Help Save Lives

Those who live in earthquake-prone areas would definitely have learned about the Triangle of Life in the event disaster strikes, and this is the inspiration behind the Life Desk. The Life Desk itself is open for learning during regular...

NEC Thermal Scans For Flu Carriers

Cold and flu season is here again, and we all know just how contagious those diseases are. NEC hopes to stem the tide at the entrance of its Tokyo headquarters by featuring an infrared scanning machine which is capable...

HP Negotiates With Intel To Ease Restrictions

HP executives are currently negotiating with Intel to relax its current restrictions that limit the use of Atom series processors only in netbook PCs with a maximum screen size of 10.2", in view of HP hoping to use the...

Asus S101H To Feature Hard Drive

Word has it that Asus will be rolling out yet another variant of its 10.2" netbook known as the S101, and this time round it will feature a standard hard drive instead of a solid state drive. This variant...

Archos Could Enter Netbook Market

Netbooks might have extremely low margins of profit, but that doesn't mean they are not highly sought after items in the world of computing. Archos is a name more familiar with portable media players, but it seems as though...

World Of Warcraft Theme On BlackBerry

World of Warcraft is huge in terms of player base and fans, and that bunch is pretty tech savvy as well. It makes perfect sense to see a new World of Warcraft Today theme being made available for the...

Ziplamp Says Let There Be Light

Now this is a pretty novel idea - the Ziplamp features a light stick that is hiding right behid a neoprene cover, so whenever you need more light, there are no dials to turn or switches to flick -...

Hand-made Wooden Speakers

Anything hand-made and you know it is going to cost you a bomb, since the whole thing takes a long time to manufacture from scratch compared to stuff that roll off a factory line. Well, Jeffrey Stephenson, a name...

Casio Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of G-Shock

Can you believe it - it has been 25 years since the first G-Shock from Casio was released? Well, this time round the celebration continues, featuring a new bunch of characters thanks to the inspiration and genius of Shiro...

FlatMii Offers Plug-and-Play Wii ISO Emulation

No matter how stringent Nintendo is in their efforts to combat piracy, they won't win the war 100%. Case in point - the FlatMii team has recently announced a new modification product that hooks up to the Wii's DVD...

Jaybird Stereo Claws Bluetooth Headphones

Jaybird kicks off the new year with their athlete-targeted A2DP Bluetooth Stereo Claws. This new pair might look familiar, bearing a very strong family resemblance with its predecessors, but it will boast apt-X audio compression to provide superior sound...

Pico Pocket Optoma EP-PK-101 Projector Up For Pre-order

Those who have been hankering after the Pico Pocket Optoma EP-PK-101 projector can now place their pre-orders on Amazon.com for $399.99. As with most other pocket projectors that target the mass market, the Optoma EP-PK-101 will be powered by...

SNES Cartridge Turned Into Wallet

Show the world what a Nintendork you are with the SNES cartridge that has been modded to become a wallet. This is no ordinary wallet as it is a pocket disco of sorts, featuring internal lighting as well as...

DigiFi Opera Wireless Headphones

DigiFi has rolled out its Opera wireless earphones in the US, making available to the masses what was previously found only in South Korea. Inside the Opera wireless headphones, you will find the following :- Kleer wireless technology Frequency...

More Info On Mac mini Rumor

You know those non-stop rumors about the new Mac mini? Well, it seems that our friends at TUAW are the best informed, claiming the new Mac mini will feature black plastic - a vast departure from the white that...

FCC Approves Sonoro Eklipse iPod Sound System

If the Sonoro Eklipse iPod/CD sound system looks familiar to some, that's because it has already been roaming the streets of Europe for quite some time already, although it has yet to step foot on US soil. Never fear...

Stibbert Tube CD Player Offers Best Audio Quality

A CD player is a CD player is a CD player, right? Apparently not, if Goldenote has their way with the Stibbert Tube CD Player. This is one player that is touted to milk every last drop of performance...

Frozen 30GB Zunes To Regain Back Life

Good news for those who are afraid that their 30GB Zune might have actually choked and died - Microsoft has owned up to their own blunder and here's what they have to say about the entire situation. There is...

December 31, 2008

Fuji EnviroMAX Digital Alkaline Battery

Guess battery companies are finally waking up to the fact that disposables of yore aren't the way of the future, especially where the environment is concerned. Since that realization, rechargeable batteries have been released but those have not really...

BGP100 Bluetooth Gamepad For Phones

Let's face it - the cell phone is not going to be your primary portable gaming device anytime soon, but that doesn't mean it can't offer a decent alternative to the DS and PSP, especially with the iPhone's graphical...

Swann Communications PenCam DVR

Now this is definitely something James Bond have played with, albeit not the same model (although the idea is similar). The PenCam DVR from Swann Communications looks and works like your average writing instrument, but it also boasts the...

8-bit Flowerpots To The Fore

If you have a great love for 8-bit gaming and Mario's fancy adventures, the these 8-bit flowerpots will definitely be right up your alley. Imagine a Pirahna plant growing right smack in the middle of the garden - oh,...

Monster Turbines Hung Out To Dry

Monster is a company that has its fair share of detractors and fans, so it is no surprise that its $150 in-ear headphones have received both bouquets and brickbats concerning the question of "The world's best-sounding earphones?" on its...

FIC Netbook Pushes Boundaries

Before you get too excited about First International Computer (FIC) and it pushing boundaries with its netbook, let me be a wet blanket and let you know the innards are pretty much standard as the only line they're about...

Asus Eee Box B201 To Get SSD

Asus is on a roll with its Eee product line and this time round they have rolled out its rather feeble Eee Box B201 that will be powered by an Intel Celeron processor. You won't find any hard drive...

Camera Lenses For The iPhone

Let's call a spade a spade and not make any excuses for the iPhone's crappy 2 megapixel camera. While that is suitable for the occassional shot, it definitely isn't ready for heavy duty, everyday use. We don't think these...

30GB Microsoft Zunes Start Dropping Like Flies

Everybody seems to be pretty clueless at the moment concerning breaking news that 30GB Microsoft Zunes have malfunctioned and stubbornly refuse to boot up. It doesn't matter which country you're at - as long as you own a 30GB...

USB Jewel Bracelet Thumb Drive

Brando has gone off the fashion scale to come up with its Jewel Bracelet USB thumb drive that features decorative crystals which are (surprisingly) tastefully placed all over to provide fashionistas with another method to adorn themselves with some...

Eazo Z70 Wooden Exterior PC

Eazo aims to bring a little bit of luxury to your everyday computing with its Z70 computer. The exterior, as you can see by the image above, exudes a manly appeal with its rosewood that is amalgamated into the...

DIY External iPhone Keyboard

Hate the virtual keyboard on your iPhone? Well, if you're the type who loves the actual presence of real keys along with the tactile feedback it offers, then this DIY project ought to be your cup of tea. The...

More Versatile Mac mini Tipped

Word has it that next week's Macworld Expo will be the launchpad to a much more versatile Mac mini, but we will take that piece of news with a grain of salt since Apple is traditionally very good at...

Apple Cited To Release Giant iPod touch

Word on the street has it that Apple has plans to roll out a behemoth of an iPod touch that will feature a 7" or even a 9" display soemtime next fall, and this will most certainly fall under...

Best Buy Offers Pink Instinct At Outrageous Price

Best Buy will be offering a pink version of its Samsung Instinct at the insanely high price of $599.99, although the benefit is you don't need to be tethered to a 2-year contract agreement. Well, that's the price to...

Nokia 6208c Is Official

The Nokia 6208c is finally official in China at least, as Nokia released it in an event today. Well, this bodes well for folks who want to write Chinese characters and messages in the most natural way possible -...

VIA Prepares SSE4-enabled Dual Core Nano Processors

VIA is set on sampling a dual-core version of its Nano processor sometime in the second half of next year, and they will follow that up by shipping their next generation processor in volume sometime later next year or...

Xbox 360 Crammed Into PS3 Shell

Imagine receiving this gift, and after you hook it up to your TV and turn it on, you realize that it shows the boot up screen of Xbox 360 instead. Don't panic - there's nothing absolutely wrong with it,...

Panasonic To Demo Powerline Network Concept At CES 2009

Panasonic will be demonstrating a new Powerline Network concept at CES 2009 next month, and we look forward to it. After all, this new Powerline Network concept will enable owners of electric vehicles to check on the charge status...

Suitcase That Conquers Stairs

Don't you just hate lugging around your suitcase that is packed to the brim after a long flight? Well, it isn't too bad if there are wheels on the suitcase to help you roll it along, but what happens...

Curse Of Silence Exploit On Nokia S60 Phones

There has been a serious vulnerability that has been discovered on Nokia S60 phones that actually blocks all incoming messages, be it SMS or MMS. This is touted to be a "Remote SMS/MMS Denial of Service" and has also...

PlaySEGA Launched For Mac And PC Users

SEGA of America has just rolled out PlaySEGA, a new gaming and social networking website that features a whole bunch of free-play titles that is compatible with both PC and Mac users. Each game will enable users to collect...

Acer Aspire 8930G-7665 Unveiled

Acer is no stranger when it comes to the notebook market, and here they are with their latest Aspire 8930G-7665 - an 18.4" behemoth that packs in the power of an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 mobile processor at...

EMTEC To Sell Gdium For $400

EMTEC has priced its Gdium netbook at $400 as the company prepares to show it off at CES next week, followed by a US release shortly thereafter. The Gdium's main selling point is its unusual storage system that does...

Prime Gaming Laptop Boasts Three Screens

Just when you thought the ThinkPad W700ds was amazing with its dual display, along comes the Prime Gaming Laptop. This is a concept by Kyle Cherry though, and you get a trio of collapsible displays that offer a wide...

December 30, 2008

Help Lock Summons For...Help

It is obvious that the Help Lock is one lock that comes in handy should you unfortunately fall down in the bath. The Help Lock doorknob works this way - you need to program in a phone number and...

Replica Star Trek Control Chair

If you're a control freak and absolutely love everything Star Trek, then this replica Star Trek control chair ought to send you scrambling to find out where you can get one of these puppies in time to furnish your...

iLuv iHD171 iPod Speaker Dock Does HD Radio Too

Not all iPod speaker docks are equal, as the iLuv iHD171 can attest to that. This beauty is not only able to hold a variety of iPods in its dock, it also features an integrated HD radio that allows...

Samsung S8300 Leaked Online

Just like an old faucet, we have here a leaked image of Samsung's S8300 handset that has a target release date of March next year. You will get a rather unorthodox color scheme, but at least it is a...

MSI U115 Hybrid Netbook Hits The Market

MSI has rolled out the first hybrid storage netbook in the market - bringing the wonders of SSD along with the best-bang-for-buck hard drive in a single device. Depending on your budget (a grave concern in these tough economic...

Oppo G11 Priced

The Oppo G11, also known as the Oppo Muse, has been slapped with an approximate price tag of $161 (after conversion from yuan, of course) that is pretty decent considering you are able to store up to 4GB worth...

Nextar NXBT-001/NXBT-002 Solar-powered Handsfree Kits

Talking on the phone while driving is a big no-no if you don't have a handsfree car kit, especially when you place your life and other road users in danger. Unfortunately, handsfree car kits run on battery power and...

Mobii PC Netbook Launched

Point of View jumps aboard the netbook bandwagon with its latest offering, the Mobii PC. Well, what can you expect from this €278 shell? Needless to say, you will get a standard issue Intel Atom N270 processor, a 945...

USB Blood Pressure Monitor

Gadget mavens are hawking their latest device to put your plethora of USB 2.0 ports to good use with a couple of USB Blood Pressure Monitors. All you need to do is prop this on your desk and let...

PS3 To Get Remote Control?

Does the PS3 actually need a new remote control keyboard? Apparently that's what Success HK thinks by rolling out its new 3-in-1 wireless keyboard controller that offers a more convenient way to find your way around PlayStation Home. This...

D+caf Test Strips Sniff Out The Real Deal

I don't know about you, but what's the point of having decaf coffee, or alcohol-free beer and vegetarian "meat"? You might as well have the real thing, since such substitutes won't live up to its original ideal anyways. Well,...

OQO Announces Model 2+

OQO has just announced its new model 2+ that will be powered by Intel's Atom processor, and is touted to be the first OLED display on a computer while boasting worldwide 3G capability. Other revealed specifications include 2GB of...

Asus Releases Eee PC 900SD On The Sly

Asus has silently rolled out its Eee PC 900SD that is somehow gimped, since you get less storage and a lower resolution webcam despite retaining its 8.9" display an Intel Celeron 900MHz processor. Below are the specifications in further...

Numark Unveils HDMIX DJ Computer

Numark is no stranger when it comes to DJ equipment and accessories, and they have just released its HDMIX DJ computer that functions as a DJ mixer for files sourced from CD-RWs, DVD-RWs, a hard drive or any USB-connected...

Brother Quattro 6000D Sewing Machine

Who would have thought that sewing machines for the home could be so high-tech? The Brother Quattro 6000D sewing machine is one beast that offers a huge 50" workspace, coupled with a 4.5" x 7" Sharp HD LCD display...

480Hz LCD TV From LG to be Demonstrated at CES 2009, Behind Closed Doors

Called TruMotion 480Hz, this will be introduced in LG's top of the line LCD TVs in 2009 (or 2010?). Right now, 120Hz TVs are just creeping in people's homes. The point of having more "Hz" or "Images per seconds"...

VirtuaMouse One-Hand Released: OK, But What About Doing a Touch-UI That Works?

Innovisoft has released VirtuaMouse One-Hand, a virtual "mouse" that helps Windows Mobile customers use the operating system in a familiar way. Innovisoft takes a slightly different approach to the virtual mouse cursor than the Omnia," said Michael Prendergast, Founder...

Asus S121 Netbook Shows Up

The Asus S121 is a netbook that seems to be an evolution of the Asus S101 (10.1"), except that that it has a bigger 12.1" display (and a full-size keyboard?). Other than that it is suspected to be similar...

Sony Laptop/Netbook Teaser

Sony Japan has posted an image from an upcoming laptop or netbook that shows pointing stick hole. This might mean that the trackpad will go away because it's a very small computer, or Sony might use both, just like...

DLP Pico Projector, Naked

Ever wonder what a DLP Pico Projector looked like on the inside? Well, our friends that TechOn! have published an interesting article that shows all the components. The optics and the backlight are obviously the more difficult pieces of...

LG Claims to Demonstrate World's Thinnest LCD TV at CES, 24.8mm!

At CES 2008, then at CEATEC (Japan), we have seen some TVs that were very thin, but “thin” back then meant around 100mm. This year, LG will demonstrate its LH95, 25mm thin LCD TV that promises to be very...

Magnetic Detachable Photo Lens for Phones, The Zoom Without the Hassle

You've all seen some of these curious add-on "telephoto" lenses for iPhone or other handsets, they look cool or weird, but in practice, they are clunky to use. The trick here is to use a magnetic base to snap...

BlackBerry 8900 Curve Release on T-Mobile U.S, More Rumors

T-Mobile users are quite excited by the upcoming release of the BlackBerry 8900 Curve (aka Javelin) on their network, and although we've already told you that February 18th was the rumored date for such a launch, here is one...

Via Working on Dual-Core Nano? Hum... Most Likely

A Via Nano Single-Core Chip HKEPC (in Chinese) has reported that Via was working on a dual-core version of its ultra-low power Nano processor. According to them, the new chip would be released in the second half of 2009. If...

Phenom SpecialOPS Watch Phone, Are Touch U.I Useful With a 1.3-inch Display?

It's pretty clear that computers can be made to be small enough to fit in a watch, and although this one looks kind of cool, it also comes with touch-interface that can be used with a micro-stylus (included, see...

iPhone Nano: Vaja adds a case to its line-up, device rumored to be launched at MacWorld

The iPhone Nano case contagion has started. After Chinese maker XSKN, reputable case maker Vaja has added an iPhone Nano case to its Apple line-up, which tends to make people think that such a device is in the works,...

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December 29, 2008

LG-GD910 3G Wrist Phone

Just when you thought that only third-rate hardware manufacturers of weird gizmos would come up with watch phones, along comes a giant like LG to reveal their LG-GD910 - touted to be the first 3G HSDPA watch phone in...

T-Mobile Offers Free Eee PC 904HD

T-Mobile has an offer now for folks looking for a new mobile broadband contract, letting them bring home an Asus Eee PC 904HD and USB modem for nothing, assuming they're willing to fork out £25 monthly for two years...

Framee-M from iRiver

iRiver seems to have something for the world's best loved mouse, and they're back with the Framee-M digital photo frame again. This model will be unveiled to the masses in Japan on December 30th later this week, and it...

Sharp To Reveal Blu-ray LCD HDTVs At CES 2009

Get thee behind us, economic downturn! Good thing something like that isn't going to stop the CES 2009 ball from rolling next month in glitzy Vegas. We have heard about Sharp's new LCD HDTVs that will feature built-in Blu-ray...

KSD To Roll Out High Definition PMP In 2009

2009 will be a good year for high definition as this visual standard will not only be more commonplace in the living room, it will also make its way to portable devices as well. KSD of China is currently...

Creative Zii Processor Is Different

Creative has positioned its Zii processor to be different from anything the Singaporean-based company has conjured up so far - it won't be anywhere close to the X-Fi audio processing chip found in most Creative sound cards and MP3...

Philips Xenium X620

Philips has released yet another battery-savvy Xenium phone - the X620. This model isn't as boring as previous Xenium series though, thanks to the inclusion of a 3.2 megapixel camera that not only captures still images but does video...

Pantech IM-S400L Sky Oz Phone

The Pantech IM-S400L Sky Oz handset will be available exclusively in Korea only, and this CDMA phone relies on an interesting mechanism known as the Glide Sensor that turns the phone's keypad into that of a notebook touchpad, making...

Gresso Celebrates With 2009 USB Flash Drives

Gresso aims to usher us into the New Year with its 2009-influenced USB flash drive range, featuring four different models that hold 4GB of data each. Individual flash drives from this range are made from 200-year old mahogany wood,...

Movistar ZTE E810 Smartphone

Windows Mobile-powered smartphones are aplenty these days, although they aren't as prolific as an iPhone 3G. Most of these phones come with pretty similar specifications and features, so it could boil down to hardware design that results in the...

Candle-powered LED

At first glance, you might have thought that you read incorrectly. After all, it isn't strange to have LED-powered candles these days that offer a much safer solution to keeping the room lighted without running the risk of burning...

TakaraTomy Beckoning Cat Goes Solar

TakaraTomy is famous for their line of quirky toys, and this time round they have enlisted the help of solar panels in order to roll out a line of 'beckoning cat' devices that are often found in Japanese and...

Radio Controlled Flying Cockroach

I hate roaches, and will flee from them as though the hounds of hell were nipping at my heels when I see one. It is probably genetic as my family hates roaches, but too bad these disgusting insects are...

Hello Kitty Visits Samsung U600

Hello Kitty wants to make her presence felt on a Samsung U600 phone now, and her wish is granted in the (obviously named) Hello Kitty Samsung U600 handset. Just as the original, you will find all the U600's specifications...

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December 28, 2008

MediaSmart Server EX485 and EX487 just launched!

HP just launched an updated MediaSmart Server, which is a small networked storage appliance that runs on Windows Home Server. There are a number of improvements, but the big thing is that it is now Time Machine friendly and Mac...

3D Star Atlas

Do you have a budding brainac at home due to all the intelligence augmenting baby formula you've been feeding him with since birth? Well, the 3D Star Atlas would make for a great toy then, since it is able...

Gun Phone Concept From Nokia

This is one concept that ought to make it to failblog.org - the gun phone concept. The handset in use appears to be the Nokia 6020 judging by its ancient LCD display and keypad sticking out of the gun...

Transparent Replacement iPhone Case

Remember years ago when the Nintendo GameBoy Color came with a translucent case? Well, we thought that it was cool, but not everybody else were on the same wavelength as us. The same applies even today, where this custom...

Nokia Loves Origami

Perhaps the boffins at Nokia have a penchant for origami, which is why they recently applied for a patent on Christmas that results in a Communicator-class device which can be folded out into a quartet of attached pieces, where...

Dell Places Orders For Adamo Notebooks

Dell recently called up LG Display and Samsung Electronics to place its orders for 3.5mm super slim panels, leading many to believe that those displays will be the very same one used in its rumored Adamo notebooks. These panels...

Lightsaber Nunchuks

Them Jedi and Sith are pretty limited when it comes to weapons, favoring a lightsaber over everything else (be it single or double-bladed), but if the Shaolin Monks were around back then, we would probably have had lightsaber nunchuks,...

LG To Unveil LH95 At CES 2009

You can be sure that LG won't be holding back any punches when CES 2009 rolls around - they will use that occassion to launch the LH95 LED LCD TV - touted to be the slimmest in the world...

Philips 9@9q Offer Style On The Cheap

If you have a penchant for all things oriental, then why not check out the Philips 9@9q cell phone? This model isn't exactly the newest kid on the block, but at least it is now available in holiday edition...

Rubiks Cube Lamp

Everyone who grew up in the 1980s will definitely remember the frustrating Rubik's Cube where the resident class nerd is the only one able to solve it. Well, fast forward to the 21st century and you see this iconic...

LG Rolls Out KS660 Dual-SIM Phone

Samsung has already done it, so it is now LG's turn to take the plunge by rolling out the KS660 dual-SIM phone. This tri-band handset has its crosshairs set on business people since it allows one to have both...

G-Dog Robot Kit

Those who have already seen what the G-Dog can do will be disappointed to know that this robot cannot be purchased in the US. Below is an excerpt on its capabilities and a little bit of its technological background....

One Laptop Per Hacker

We've heard of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program, but the brains behind the upcoming Gdium netbook decided to have a go at their new program known as “One Laptop Per Hacker.” The whole idea behind this play...

Samsung i8510 INNOV8 Spotted At FCC

A quick check with the FCC shows that AT&T is set on making available the Samsung i8510 INNOV8 cell phone to its portfolio, where the “M” version of the device (i8510M) will feature radio frequencies that support AT&T's 3G...

Philips Xenium X710 More Of The Same Old

Philips seems to be stuck in a creative quagmire as their cell phones have not been inspiring at all to date. All we get are more of the same old, same old - handsets that feature an extremely long...

FCC Passes Nokia Victoria

Nokia's upcoming handset, the Victoria (product code RM-412) has just passed through the FCC's stringent tests, and this could possibly fall under the E66 category according to several published documents. We do know it will use the same battery...

iPhone nano Clones In Thailand

The big question looms - will there be an iPhone nano announcement at Macworld or not? Well, eagle eyes prowling through Thailand's electronics market have managed to snag an image of an iPhone nano clone - which is surprising...

Windows 7 Beta 1 Leaked

Guess it is nigh impossible for companies to guard their products jealously before they are ready for an official realease these days - case in point, Microsoft's Windows 7 Beta 1 is already leaked, and enterprising folks can get...

WeeP5 Is Not Real

Thankfully, the WeeP5 is not a real firearm that can blow somebody's head off, but it is in actual fact a fully functional Wii controller gun that is modeled after the MP5. Since necessity is the mother of all...

Milwaukee M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera

Those who are summoned to be the resident handyman at home will definitely find the Milwaukee M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera to come in useful, especially during moments where one has to get a clear picture of problems located in...

Casio Exilim NX9250 In The Wild

It is a wild world out there, and not only do you get to get rare glimpses of animals on National Geographic without going to that particular remote country, you can also catch leaked images of yet-to-be-discovered cell phones...

Asus Eee Box Gears

Asus intends to further propagate its Eee brand with news that Eee Box Gears will be coming out in the near future despite the lack of an official announcement. Judging by what we have seen on the right, these...

Mobinnova Launches ICE

Mobinnova has finally rolled out its flagship handset known as ICE, and this Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional-powered smartphone will be equipped with the following features to keep you up-to-speed with the latest applications :- 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7201ATM chipset 3”...

Nintendo Sixtyfree Lite-R

If only Nintendo made handheld consoles like these in the past - the Nintendo Sixtyfree Lite-R. This is the result of Ben Heck's disciple, boasting a generous 5" display (take that, PSP!) to get you started. Don't worry about...

Attention Assist Snaps You Out Of It

Mercedes intends to make their cars even smarter than they already are at the moment by studying the brain waves of sleepy drivers while matching it with lackadaisical steering tendencies so that the vehicle is able to know when...

Cloud 9 Wagon Gets MP3 Playback

Want to introduce your little one to the world of technology much earlier than expected? Well, with the Cloud 9 wagon that is now possible considering it offers more than just the basic creature comforts, including digital controls, speakers...

T-Mobile G1 Hooked Up To An iPod Dock

Just when you thought that the T-Mobile G1 and iPhone were rivals on the smartphone scene, some modders have decided to play the reconciliatory card by modifying the T-Mobile G1 so that it is able to connect to an...

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