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January 10, 2009

Urban Tool perCushion

[CES 2009] The perCushion from Urban Tool is on parade at CES this year despite being out for a fair bit already, but it is still cool to see a pillow that features built-in Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to...

Seal Shield Touts Urinal To Be Cleaner Than Keyboard

[CES 2009] Which would you rather type on - a urinal or a keyboard? According to Seal Shield, the average keyboard has 400 times more bacteria compared to the urinal which I took a leak, although it didn't mention...

IcePhone Spotted On CES Showfloor

[CES 2009] We stumbled upon the IcePhone while trawling through millions of square feet at the Sands Expo and LVCC to bring you the latest happenings at CES 2009. It looks every bit as sexy as when we first...

PLANon Prinstik Offers On-The-Go Printing

[CES 2009] Are you a road warrior who's often outdoors more than you're indoors? Those who lean more towards the old school way of doing things will probably want to have a healthy balance between a paperless and documented...

WiFli iPod Kit From Aamp

[CES 2009] The WiFli iPod Kit from Aamp might be small in size and not amount to much where design is concerned, but this is where the adage "don't judge a book by its cover" holds true, as it...

XM-50000Li Electric Scooter

[CES 2009] Although fuel prices have fallen down considerably off their highs from the middle of last year, that doesn't mean we should just go nuts by purchasing a gas guzzler just to impress the Joneses. Why not try...

Happy Obama iPod Speaker Dock

[CES 2009] I would be happy too, if I were to be the President of this great country. The Happy Obama iPod speaker dock features an animatronic figure of the President-elect himself seated on a black cube. It would...

Blu:sens FreePC_10P Netbook On Parade

[CES 2009] Blu:sens is not a name you would normally associate with when it comes to netbooks, but that doesn't mean they aren't in the game. At the Sands Expo, we caught hold of the FreePC_10P netbook that is...

Gentex Corporation Rear Ciew Camera

[CES 2009] As if having a rear view camera view being displayed on your rear view mirror is not enough, Gentex Corporation ups the ante by introducing built-in LED indicator lights into your side mirrors as well that will...

RCA Unveils Ri505 Portable iPod Sound System

[CES 2009] Alco Electronics has rolled out an RCA-brand iPod sound system known as the Ri505, and this model comes in a rather bland black and titanium finish, accompanied by full-range speakers and a backwards firing subwoofer, allowing you...

Kenwood DNX9140 Navigation DVD Entertainment System

[CES 2009] In-car entertainment systems sure have come a long way since the days of the cassette tape, and modern systems seem to offer virtually everything you need for an enjoyable driving experience, although it won't take over the...

Toshiba Waterproof Internet Viewer

[CES 2009] This is interesting - a waterproof device that features Wi-Fi connectivity to keep you connected online even when you go snorkeling, making us wonder just how practical such a feature would be. We suppose if you love...

Toshiba External SCiB Concept

[CES 2009] If there's one thing us press need at shows like CES, it would be netbooks as powerful as souped up desktop computers accompanied by superb battery life that is able to last the entire day, while taking...


Casio GzOnes Take A Dip

[CES 2009] Casio's rugged GzOne is a well known tough phone, and just like how the many spas located in hotels across Vegas offer services to pamper tired conference attendees and tourists, so do these active GzOnes. While they...

Pioneer BDP23FD Elite Blu-ray Player

[CES 2009] As with the separation of classes with us humans across the ages in different continents, so the same applies to the Pioneer BDP23FD Elite Blu-ray player. Very little is known about this rather stocky Blu-ray player, but...

Pioneer BDP-320 Blu-ray Player

[CES 2009] Up a notch is the Pioneer BDP-320 that will ship in April for $399. Judging by the specifications as listed below, it does look like a rather decent system to have at home if you're pretty much...

Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray Player

[CES 2009] With HD DVD dead and buried for a year now, Blu-ray has still yet to take off in a huge manner although its customer base is slowly but surely growing. Pioneer has three new Blu-ray players on...

Koss KDE/250 Earphones

[CES 2009] Apart from its custom fit CC_01 earphones, Koss also has another new pair on display on the showfloor - the KDE/250 that features a couple of transducers mounted at a perpendicular angle. The 20mm transducer is low...

Koss CC_01 Custom Fit Earphones

[CES 2009] Customers are more and more discerning when it comes to earphone technology these days, and they not only want substance but style as well. The Koss CC_01 dial-in custom fit earphones seem to bring a nice balance...

LG AMOLED Display Is Super Thin

[CES 2009] Just in case you were wondering how thin TVs can get in the future, we're probably looking at it being of film or paper thickness, but until that day arrives we will need to be content with...

LG M4212T-BN Monitor Loves Being Molested

[CES 2009] Sorry for the tone of the language used here, as I am still waiting for the day where we'll be able to merge both passes from CES and the AVN as a single issue item. LG, as...

LG DN999 DVD Player

[CES 2009] Is this one of the sleeker DVD players you have ever seen or what? I know that manufacturers want to move us towards high definition with Blu-ray, but plenty of people still think that DVD is good...

LG X120 At CES 2009

[CES 2009] The netbook market doesn't look as though it is going to stop anytime soon, and here we are at the LG booth with their X120 netbook smacked right inside a transparent showcase. It had Splashtop running in...

Samsill Has New Microsoft-branded Bag Line

[CES 2009] Samsill has partnered with corporate giant Microsoft to introduce its new line of Microsoft-branded laptop bags, merging both function and style. This new collection will comprise of messenger bags, portfolio cases, roller bags, ladies totes, laptop sleeves,...

Astek Mentor E-Book Reader

[CES 2009] The Mentor E-Book Reader from Astek might be out for over half a year already, and it has yet to challenge the Kindle's position in the e-book reader market despite posting some pretty decent specifications. Here's a...

Mini DV MD80S - The Aliens Have Landed

[CES 2009] If you're the rough and tumble type who loves an adrenaline rush by tackling a particularly difficult downhill slope on a mountain bike, why not record that experience from a first person perspective to share it with...

Nokia N73 Balloons In Size

The initial batch of N Series of phones from Nokia might be pretty feature packed for their generation, but they certainly came with a host of problems as well, and we have news that certain BP-6M batteries found in...

TRENDnet Offers TEW-647GA Wireless N Gaming Adapter

TRENDnet has taken the CES 2009 show as a platform to roll out its new 300Mbps Wireless N Gaming Adapter known as the TEW-647GA. This allows you to hook up your Ethernet-ready gaming console to a lag-free high-speed wireless...

Intelligent Cash Registers Concept

It makes perfect sense for cash registers to get smart sooner in the future, and here we are with the Intelligent Cash Registers concept. These are supposed to be able to remember who you are while having an inkling...

SATY MP4 Chases Mosquitoes Away

SATY from China has a MP4 player that looks totally ugly, but holds an ace up its sleeve - should you one day decide to listen to your favorite song while seated outside on the patio, this MP4 player...

Xbox 360 Controller In An Atari 2600 Controller

Trust Ben Heck to come up with amazing devices time and time again - his genius knows no bounds. This time round, he has fused retro with the latest, removing the innards of an Atari 2600 controller while replacing...

B2 Military Stealth Concept Tower

[CES 2009] The "stealth" word you see here does not describe a verb, but is actually a noun derived from the B2 Stealth Bomber that the US Army uses in its clandestine operations. Just take a look at the...

Xact, a smarter GPS tracker

GPS Tracking devices only do one thing: broadcast their own GPS location at all times, period. Xact goes one step beyond. First of all, users can benefit from its hardware in conjunction with other devices. For example, they could...

BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset

[CES 2009] Like its namesake, BlueAnt of Australia will be releasing its Q1 Bluetooth headset within the first quarter of this year, in particular March. It features the following :- Voice isolation technology Multipoint connection (hooks up to two...

Shuttle X50 All-in-One Looks Good

[CES 2009] All-in-one computers seem to be really taking off these days with Asus taking the lead by the sheer number of models available with Shuttle jumping aboard the bandwagon as well. The Shuttle X50 is a self-sufficient computer...

Noaa Robot

[CES 2009] If you head to the front of the South Hall at the LVCC, you will probably find the Noaa robot hanging out, greeting people by their name. Noaa has voice recognition software and is pretty smart when...

Asus Eee PC T101H Tablet

[CES 2009] Here's another tablet from Asus' Eee PC line that has not confirmed a Stateside release just yet - the Eee PC T101H Tablet. This model shares many similarities with the T91 we covered, but it uses an...

Samsung Vending Machine with a 50-inch Display

Touch, is getting everywhere, including in vending machines apparently. This seems to be a Coke vending machine with a 50” LCD touch display. You can select your favorite Coke flavor and buy it. I guess that it will also...

Asus Eee PC T91 Tablet

[CES 2009] Just when you thought you've seen it all when it comes to Asus' line of Eee PCs, along comes the T91 tablet. Like its namesake, you can turn the display around on a swivel and transform it...

White Adamo Available As Well

[CES 2009] We've caught the Dell Adamo unsheathed this morning at the Palms suite in the Fantasy Towers (read our live coverage), but Brian Solis has managed to snag an image of a white Adamo as well. Well, between...

Nextar Ribbit MP3 Player

[CES 2009] Nextar might do plenty of digital photo frames as well, but that doesn't mean they neglect other parts of the consumer electronics industry with the Ribbit MP3 player on display. This tiny head of a frog features...

RollerMouse Pro Offers Comfort

[CES 2009] There is no thing quite like an ergonomic keyboard to prevent painful RSI from occurring if you're at the keyboard for many hours in a day, but things like taking frequent breaks as well as maintaining a...

EarthDrive From ATP

[CES 2009] Staying green is huge this year - at least bigger than the last, and ATP aims to spearhead this notion with their EarthDrive line of products. Made from bio-recycled material, each EarthDrive is waterproof, shock proof and...

Bling Out With VX Club

[CES 2009] Live out your life with some bling, especially if you own an iPhone. While there are other companies that won't mind embedding your iPhone with jewels and diamonds, they often cost more than what you would earn...

January 9, 2009

MSI Wind U120 (Hands-On)

We had some time with the MSI Wind U120 Wimax Edition and we were glad to see that it is a nice netbook, with a superior construction quality when compared to the MSI Wind, the (older) Asus Eee or...

Wireless Power is almost at Hand, Partly Thanks to Fulton

We’ve heard about wireless power for a long, long time and in the past few years, it seemed so close, but previous solutions were clunky and required customers to buy a replacement battery, which often existed for the most...

Dell Adamo - Sneak Peak, Live Blogging Archive

Note: This post is an archive of the Live blogging session where Microsoft was Dell talked about their design efforts, their achievements and their prospects. The company presented CES products and gave a sneak peak of the upcoming Dell Adamo...

CES Show-floor Product Demos

[CES 2009] It is good that you're here in spirit even when you can't be present in the flesh, and we do our best to bring you the latest and greatest from the CES showfloors - check out coverage...

LG SkyCharger At CES 2009

[CES 2009] If you're feeling stifled inside all three halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center, why not go outside to get some fresh air? In the vast lawn outside of the North Halls, you will find LG's SkyCharger...

Palm Pre To Hit Europe In First Half Of The Year

Palm CEO Ed Colligan has made it known in a brief interview that the Palm Pre will go on sale in Europe sometime in the first half of 2009 - pretty much in tune with when those living Stateside...

Canon REALiS SX800 Projector

Canon's latest projector, the REALiS SX800 does not look as though it will disappoint if one looks as the specifications below :- SXGA+ (1,400 x 1,050) resolution 900:1 contrast ratio 3000 ANSI lumens Three LCoS display panels 300" diagonal...

Kinesis K2 Puts Solar And Wind To Good Use

The Kinesis K2 is one truly green device that helps you preserve our environment for future generations without consuming more power than you should. It is touted to offer up to 30 minutes' worth of talk time on your...

Palm Pre Pricing Rumors

Word on the street has it that Palm Pre (see our live coverage) will retail for over $200 when available from Sprint, as a Russian blogger touts that the unlocked Palm Pre (GSM, of course) in Europe will go...

Altec Lansing inMotion MAX

[CES 2009] The Altec Lansing inMotion MAX caters to both iPods and iPhones, so if you own either one or both of them, this would be the perfect device to own, killing two birds with a single stone. It...

Altec Lansing Expressionist ULTRA

[CES 2009] Ultra is an adjective often used to describe the ultimate, and the Expressionist ULTRA from Altec Lansing is one powerful beast. Don't be fooled by its rather diminutive exterior, as the tubthumping audio that comes out of...

Altec Lansing inMotion Moondance HOME

[CES 2009] Want an iPod speaker dock that doubles up as your alarm clock? We suppose if you listen to Mozart or other forms of classical music, then that might be a wee bit to help you get out...

Altec Lansing Moondance GLOW

[CES 2009] Altec Lansing hopes to make its inMotion Moondance GLOW a staple in most teenage rooms, as it comes in a compact design that aims to fit into the decor of just about any bedroom. It wil lexude...

Altec Lansing Expressionist BASS FX3022

[CES 2009] The aliens have landed - or at least, that's what you might think when you take a look at the Altec Lansing Expressionist BASS FX3022. These premium speakers come with integrated dual subwoofers, making them a 2.2...

Golla Portable Gaming Console Bag

[CES 2009] These bags for Sony PSP and Nintendo DS are very cool! They come in more colors....

Golla New Black Line

[CES 2009] Golla is coming up with new high end products called the “Black Line”. Some of the products are still prototypes and they will be available in March for an unknown price. The design is a subtle black...

Golla New Collection 2009

Yesterday, Golla announced its new collection 2009 and it is even better than before. They are coming up with two new lines of products: the camera bags and the high end “black line”. You can see one version of...

Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic

[CES 2009] Altec Lansing has unveiled its Expressionist Classic, one of Altec Lansing’s smallest computer audio systems to date without compromising on audio quality that Altec Lansing is famous for in its history. You get dual 3" drivers that...

Flatwire: The In-Wall Cabling Look Without the Hassle

New home owners sometimes brag about how their house is wired and has the TV cables going into the wall neatly. Good for them, but what about those who are already comfortably installed in their house? Tearing down the...

GiiNii Movit Maxx

[CES 2009] GiiNii also has its Movit Maxx on display at the booth, and this touchscreen digital photo frame brings Wi-Fi connectivity to your home, along with Skype voice and video support. There won't be any subscription fees attached...

GiiNii Movit Mini

[CES 2009] The GiiNii Movit Mini looks set to make waves when it is finally released, well, how can you really argue with an Android-powered device that comes with a 4.3” touchscreen display, Wi-Fi connectivity (along with the bunch...

Intel Classmate PC update @ CES 2009

Intel just showed their new classmate PC. We live blogged it on live.ubergizmo.com (use twitter/rss too). The take away is that “cheap hardware” isn’t a panacea. It takes the support of the education community, parents, local government and more...

Asus D200 On Display

[CES 2009] The Asus D200 is still not released Stateside, but that has not stopped Asus from bringing it to the showfloor. This Atom N270 powered D200 does have some pretty strong specifications to back it up despite being...

MX-6000 Home Theater Remote Control

[CES 2009] Remote controls tend to get rather bulky due to the fact that they have plenty of controls to deal with, but the advent of touchscreen displays have helped shrink this form factor to a more manageable size....

TN Games Offering Improved 3rd Space Vest

[CES 2009] TN Games could potentially end up as a one hit wonder if they keep on focusing on the 3rd Space Vest. While there have been many enquiries about the HTX Helmet from the same company, they aren't...

Jamstykk For A Portable Guitar Experience

[CES 2009] The title didn't really come out right since guitars are portable, never mind the fact that they can get pretty heavy if you're going to lug it around the whole day long. With the explosion of Guitar...

Novelquest Emperor Workspace

[CES 2009] Isn't this just the coolest workspace ever? It looks so space age, even those folks aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise and the Super Star Destroyer bridges will probably drool after it. I mean, how are you going to...

TV Stand With Speakers

[CES 2009] We've seen tons of convergence devices hit the market already, and there have been winners and losers so far. I was perusing through the South Hall and stumbled across this TV stand with built-in speakers. Heck, it...

Housekeeper For A Greener Home

[CES 2009] The trend towards green has been growing slowly but surely these days, and it comes as no surprise since our earth is groaning under the collective weight of industrialization and have seem climate changes over the last...

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Palm Pre Launch - Live Blogging Session Archive

Note: This post is an archive of the Live blogging session where Palm launched the Palm Pre, in Las Vegas, on January 8th 2009 at 11am. To see it from the start, go to the full post, start by the...

January 8, 2009

CES G4 Best Of The Best

[CES 2009] We know that many want to be at Vegas for CES at this time of the year but just can't make it for various reasons, but fret not. We at Ubergizmo aim to serve the hottest news...

Ewoo Shows Off iPod Speaker Dock

[CES 2009] Show Stoppers is rather muted affair this year, focusing more on software as a service rather than hardware, and we feel that The Digital Experience had more content hardware wise. Well, amidst the few hardware stops available...

EasyBloom Plant Sensor In Action

[CES 2009] We've covered the EasyBloom in the past, but here it is in the flesh. For the benefit of those who have no idea what the EasyBloom Plant Sensor is all about, it is a device that you...

MBook M1 – An Uber Sexy UMPC

I was roaming around the Intel booth when I spotted the MBook M1. It’s a very sleek ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) that hits in the palm of the hand (as you can see in the photo gallery). As with most...

Asus Fold Unfold Concepts

[CES 2009] When Asus' engineers aren't working, they're smoking on some weed to come up with the next big thing. I'm kidding - they don't do that, but instead rely on their own creative juices to stumble upon new...

CES 2009: for HDTVs, Thin is the new Big

The trend has started last year, but at CES 2009, none of the major TV makers were claiming to have the largest TV. In short, size has become “good enough”. Instead, the shift has turned to being the slimmest. In...

USB Charging Zone

[CES 2009] After a hard day's work, a man and his gadget need some rest on the CES showfloor, so what better way to do it other than chill out at the USB charging zone? With so many devices...

Asus Bamboo Series 12-inch Notebook

[CES 2009] I really like what Asus has done with its Bamboo Series notebook - place it on a wooden floor and chances are pretty good you would actually have it blend into the background. This 12" Bamboo Series...

Samsung Uber Small Blu-Ray Player Concept

Design is one of the two pillars that Samsung has come to rely on (the other being technology). If you like their Red Touch line of LCD TVs from Samsung, you might love this Blu-Ray player concept, especially if...

Asus Eee Stick GMC-1

[CES 2009] Here's a snapshot of the Asus Eee Stick GMC-1 that aims to bring a Wii-like gaming experience to the computer. I don't think this will catch on in terms of PC gaming in time to come, as...

Toshiba Regza TV Concept

Imagine having this in your living room... Sure, you might induce a serious need to throw away all your current furniture, but admit it: this concept looks pretty cool, no? And you would think that it should have reflection issues,...

Asus Vito W1 Mouse Checks Your Heart Rate

[CES 2009] Guess the computer mouse is not meant for making life easier in a graphical user interface environment as Asus has introduced a new twist to its Vito W1 laser mouse. Apart from its 1,200dpi resolution laser, you...

Toshiba Motion Interface for TVs (Concept)

Toshiba was demonstrating a motion interface for a TV set. The Toshiba representative was controlling a 3D globe made of many virtual screens. That could represent “channels”, which would make it the physically active version of TV zapping. Ideally,...

Tiny microSD Memory Card Reader

[CES 2009] Nothing groundbreaking here except for the massive FAIL when it comes to the product description down in front. A microSD card reade? That's not a typo on our part but theirs, and to see it come in...

i2! Stream Offers Wireless Audio

[CES 2009] Wireless audio is nice to have, and the i2! Stream could prove to be the device that brings it mainstream for everyday use. I was attracted to the booth by the lighted ring (up to 7 colors)...

LimePC @ CES, who wants a 9-inch netbook for $249?

LimePC was showing its products in the North Hall at CES 2009. The 9” netbook caught my attention, so I played with it a little. It runs the Lime OS, the company’s variant of Linux. I’m ont sure how...

Teligent Bluetooth Cell Phone Converter

[CES 2009] Do you happen to have one phone line too many in your home? Research has shown that cell phone lines have been more popular compared to landlines for some time already, so why not hammer the nail...

Xantrex Pocket Inverter 100

[CES 2009] Want to have juice for your devices all the time even when you're on the road? Xantrex aims to offer something for road warriors in the form of the Pocket Inverter 100 - it plugs into your...

Xantrex Solar Charger Prototype

[CES 2009] Going green is a pretty big theme at CES this year - after all with the stuttering economy, it makes perfect sense to help renew and preserve whatever we have to save costs (as well as have a...

Victorinox Presentation Pro Has Travel Version Too

[CES 2009] Mention Swiss army knives and chances are you'll think about Victorinox just like how one associates Colgate with toothpaste or Zippo with a lighter. The Presentation Pro places itself as an advanced business tool that offers up...

Wilson iBooster Boosts Signals

[CES 2009] Wilson Electronics Inc. offers an option for those who find that their iPhones and BlackBerries aren't up to par when it comes to signal quality with the iBooster. The iBooster helps increase a phone's output power to...

Transcend PF810 Digital Picture Frame

[CES 2009] Digital picture frames are dime a dozen, and Transcend attempts to be different this CES with the PF810 digital picture frame. Frankly, there isn't really too much different about this apart from the inclusion of a touch-based...

Flex OLED by Sony – CES 2009 27-inch OLED TV Concept

[CES 2009] During its keynote, Sony has presented Flex OLED, a 27” OLED TV that is very thin. The screen itself is as thick as 3 credit cards stacked on top of each other, but the electronics in the...

Sony DSC-G3, a WiFi Camera with a Web Browser

Sony just launched its DSC-G3, the first WIFI digital camera that we’ve seen with a web browser. The goal is to up upload photos to the web quickly, and that’s a WIFI thing, really. The first good news is...

Samsung Thinnest Blu-ray player BD-P4600

[CES 2009] Yesterday, we posted on our live blog (live.ubergizmo.com) about the new super stylish Samsung BD-P4600. According to the manufacturer, it is the first wall-mountable Blu-ray player that has wireless connectivity and offers access to audio and video...

Palm Pre - Palm is Back With a Roar

Palm is back big time with the Palm Pre. Tune in our live coverage at live.ubergizmo.com. There are a bunch of photos and comments about the physical design, the UI, the web browser and so on... Check it out...

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Live @ Palm Press Conference CES 2009

[CES 2009] And we’re in, waiting for the Palm Press Conference to begin. The many rows of chairs are being filled up slowly but surely, so stay tuned as we bring you the latest on what Palm has to offer....

New BlackBerry Curve 8900

[CES 2009] Check this comparison between my old Black Berry and the new Curve 8900. It features a better camera: 3.2 MP with autofocus, I tried it! The weight is lighter, only 110g, the finish is more stylish and...

CES 2009 work in progress

[CES 2009] We are heading today to the showfloor, and it is amazing to know that yesterday evening they were still assembling the booths. Check the photo gallery to see how the major booths looked like last night....

Very Cool Toshiba Ultra-Portable Concept!

Toshiba is showing this very cool ultra-portable concept at CES. Not much is known about it, but if you are at CES, you should stop by Toshiba’s Future Mobile devices section and to see it. Come back to this...

TomTom GO 740 LIVE connected GPS

[CES 2009] Today TomTom announced its new connected GPS with social network capability, the GO 740 LIVE. This two ways communication GPS offers one year free access to real time traffic that is updated every 3 minutes on average,...

iLuv i1166 9-inch Portable Multimedia Player

[CES 2009] iLuv has taken the opportunity to announce and display its i1166 portable media player for iPod and DVDs to the world at CES this year, and it looks pretty sleek to boot. This compact and lightweight device...

iLuv iMM183 Hi-Fi Dual Alarm Clock for iPhone/iPod with Weather Band Radio

[CES 2009] iLuv thinks everything comes better in twos, which is why it has released its iMM183 Hi-Fi Dual Alarm Clock with Weather Band Radio, complete with dual iPod docks, allowing you to juice up a couple of iPods...

iLuv iSP200 Portable 2.1 Channel Speakers

[CES 2009] iLuv has lifted up the curtain on its iSP200 portable 2.1 channel speakers that target computer users, regardless of whether you're on the Mac or PC camp. This pair of speakers aren't groundbreaking in any way, but...

iLuv iMM9500 Vertical 4CD/MP3 CD Hi-Fi Audio System with Subwoofer

[CES 2009] CES this year, as with previous years, will be the launchpad for many a new device and iLuv is no different as they roll out the iMM9500 Vertical 4CD/MP3 CD Hi-Fi Audio System with Subwoofer. Now that's...

i303 In-ear Sports Ear Clips

[CES 2009] Are you an active person who loves the great outdoors? Or do you love taking long runs early in the morning before the hectic workday begins? If so, most probably you would have the accompaniment of some...

Nokia 7510 Launches with T-Mobile USA

[CES 2009] I was able to get my hands on the stylish and colorful Nokia 7510. T-Mobile will be the exclusive carrier of this phone that features UMA connectivity that offers the flexibility to switch between cellular and wi-fi...

Sony Ericsson W715 Walkman Phone

[CES 2009] Sony Ericsson aims to get things rocking this new year with yet another music-based handset - the W715 Walkman phone. This GPS-enabled cell phone will offer a similar audio quality found on the highly rated (for its...

Nokia 1006 Takes Off

[CES 2009] Nokia's booth at the Digital Experience last night saw a few handsets, and among them are the Nokia 1006 that will further cement the Finnish cell phone manufacturer's commitment to the North American CDMA market. Asa you...

Sony Ericsson C510 Cyber-shot

[CES 2009] Sony Ericsson announced their C510 Cyber-shot phone at the press conference yesterday, and here are the nitty gritty on things. The C510 Cyber-shot is the first handset from Sony Ericsson to feature Smile Shutter technology, and it...

5D Mark II Black Dot Fix

We promised to keep an eye on the Canon 5D Mark II black dot problem: Canon has just issued a firmware fix. The firmware version 1.0.7 addresses the issue and is now available for download on Canon.jp. For an...

Sony Ericsson W508 Walkman Phone

[CES 2009] Yet another new handset from Sony Ericsson in line with the CES season - this time round we're privy to the W508 Walkman phone that targets the young and trendy, thanks to eight changeable Style-Up covers to...

Next Chumby Products to Use a Samsung S3C6410 Application Processor

Chumby, the maker of the… Chumby will use Samsung’s S3C6410 application processor in some of its upcoming products. Chumby talks about smarter photo frames and things like that, which doesn’t sound all that edgy, but if they are as...

GeForce 3D Vision Stereo Glasses Officially Launched

We’ve shown NVIDIA’s shutter glasses to you during NVISION, but this time, the product is here. The tech works well and games like Age of Empire and World of Warcraft are “jumping out” of the display but the cool...

G-CORE Mini Caddy with Mirasol Display

G-CORE just launched Mini Caddy, a Golf-oriented GPS device that is the first GPS to use a Mirasol display from Qualcomm. We’ve mentioned the display technology back in October (at CTIA SF), but the idea behind Mirasol is that...

HandyDrive 500GB from Fujitsu, Just Launched (2.5 inch, USB)

Portable Storage is getting unbelievably dense. This 500GB hard drive is USB powered and runs at 5400rpm. The new thing compared to older Fujitsu model is that it will be smart enough to power down when it’s not in...

iRiver Rolls Out D50N

[CES 2009] iRiver is no stranger to the world of portable media players and MP3 players, and this time round they have unveiled the D50N which functions as an electronic dictionary. Not only does this digital tome help you...

iRiver P35 Portable Media Player

[CES 2009] The iRiver P35 portable multimedia player more or less places iRiver in familiar territory, coming in a clean form factor of most PMPs of today with its iRiver SPINN user interface to differentiate it from the pack....

iRiver P7 Portable Media Player

[CES 2009] iRiver hopes to offer something a little different in a portable media player market that is flooded with tons of similar looking products, and the P7 aims to take the lead with its intuitive user interface coupled...

iRiver WAVE HOME Communications Device

[CES 2009] iRiver lifts the curtain on its WAVE HOME Communications Device which comprises of a base station and a wireless handset that would blend into any modern styled pad seamlessly, although we do find that the handset is...

Pioneer BDP-320 Blu-Ray Player: Tailored to be Paired with a Kuro TV

Pioneers BDP-320 is packed with high-end features such as gradation improvement (to avoid color bending at the content level) or noise reduction. It’s important to realize that not all Blu-Ray discs are created equal. Recently released movies tend to...

Casio EXILIM EX-S5

[CES 2009] Very little is known about the Casio EXILIM EX-S5 digital camera other than the fact that it comes with a compact body based on a new design concept, and is meant to turn high-quality photographic functionality into...

Casio EXILIM EX-Z400, EX-Z270 and EX-S12

[CES 2009] All three Casio Exilim models above will feature the high-speed image processing abilities of Casio latest EXILIM Engine 4.0, and we're particularly interested in the new Dynamic Photo function that enables the photographer make immediate image edits...

Casio EXILIM EX-FS10 and EX-FC100

[CES 2009] Casio has introduced a couple of digital cameras from its EXILIM line that features reduced circuitry size as well as image sensor units, turning them into extremely small point-and-shoot cameras that ought to be a joy to...

Optoma HD8200 Home Theater Projector

[CES 2009] Optoma is no stranger when it comes to home theater projectors, and CES is where the company has decided to unveil its HD8200 Home Theater Projector. As with many projectors, the HD8200 will be powered by Texas...

Convenient Power Wireless Chargers Leaves No Tangles Behind

[CES 2009] ConvenientPower understands what many of us experience each day - getting our bevy of chargers all tangled up in a mess of wires. This is why they have decided to roll out wireless charging solutions for the...

MWV Natralock Offers Greener Packaging

[CES 2009] Don't you just hate it when those blister plastic packs and packaging that you purchase are so hard to open, and often hold the risk of cutting your fingers in the process? MWV aims to change that...

United Display Flexible OLED In The Flesh

[CES 2009] At last, we have managed to snag an image of the flexible AMOLED display that we covered earlier this Monday. It looks really sweet to say the least, and on that table there were a bunch of...

OQO model 2+ On Display

[CES 2009] As promised, we hunted down the OQO model 2+ at the Digital Experience in order to dig for more details such as its specifications and pricing. It is already available for pre-order, but let's get into the...

Aliph Gets New Ear Fit Earbuds

[CES 2009] We all know that Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headsets are sleek looking and rely on bone conduction technology to get the message across in your conversations, but not everyone is comfortable with the over-the-ear clip. Hence, Aliph has...

HTC S743 In The Flesh

[CES 2009] We aren't attending HTC's party right now, but we managed to catch the HTC S743 in the flesh at Digital Experience. It is a rather thick phone and isn't exactly a lightweight, feeling more like a remote...

IPEVO Wireless Digital Frame

[CES 2009] IPEVO has always had nice designs when it comes to their products, and this time round their wireless digital frame offers no less. This model comes with the following :- 7" backlit TFT color LCD display at...

TV Games Motion From JAKKS

[CES 2009] JAKKS is no stranger to plug and play technology in terms of gaming, and this time round they have incorporated motion control into the controller. On display was Clone Wars from the Star Wars franchise, where the...

Retro Arcade Brings Pac-Man To Living Room

[CES 2009] Want to go retro? Pick up JAKKS' Retro Arcade and not only do you get to enjoy Pac-Man wth an Atari-like joystick controller, there will also be eleven other titles built-in right into the $19.99 device. Pac-Man...

Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-ray Player

[CES 2009] The Samsung booth was not boring as we got to get up close and personal with the BD-P4600 Blu-ray player, which currently holds the title of being the slimmest in the world at a mere 1.5". We...

Case Logic CLCS Security Friendly Laptop Briefcase

[CES 2009] Want to get through security checkpoints at the airport in a speedy manner so that you can continue with doing something else that is more important? The Case Logic CLCS security friendly laptop briefcase ought to do...

January 7, 2009

Westinghouse Digital TX-55F350Z LCD HDTV

[CES 2009] Westinghouse Digital has taken the opportunity to introduce its TX-55F350Z LCD HDTV at CES, where this 55" monster will feature full HD resolution at 1080p with a 120Hz frame rate that refreshes images faster for added clarity....

BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset

[CES 2009] Unlike many other companies that will launch their products at CES, BlueAnt takes a slightly different route by announcing the upcoming Q1 Bluetooth headset instead, with the real deal being made available sometime in the second quarter...

PogoPlug Connects Any External USB drive to The Internet

The idea behind PogoPlug is simple: Plug it on an electrical outlet, then hook it up to your wired Ethernet network. Finally, connect a USB drive to it and voila, you have an internet accessible USB drive. The user...

Don't share your iTunes library just yet

By Karsten Lemm So here's Apple on Tuesday announcing that pretty soon all music sold on iTunes will be DRM-free, meaning it can be copied without technical hurdles -- and promptly we see headlines like this one in the New...

HP DX9000 TouchSmart Business PC

[CES 2009] HP just launched the HP DX9000, a business version of the TouchSmart PC known as HP IQ506. The HP DX9000 shares the same physical characteristics as the HP IQ506, but the difference lies in the additional software...

Sony VAIO P-series: 1.4 pounds 8-inch display with GPS

[CES 2009] We just got out the Sony press conference and we got our hands on the highly rumored “pocket size” (if you have large pockets) Sony VAIO. Personally, I love the design and I would get one to...

Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD Media Player

[CES 2009] Seagate is no stranger when it comes to storage solutions, and has released its new Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD media player at CES, offering users a complete home theater solution that was specially developed to work in...

Sony Press CES 2009 Conference Now

The Sony CES 2009 Press Conference has started and we're covering it live on live.ubergizmo.com. Tune-in now to see it from the inside!...

Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 with a Web Browser

[CES 2009] Sony is coming with a new PMP featuring WiFi connectivity and web browsing that allows users to stream videos from YouTube and download Podcasts directly from the internet. Features include Digital Noise Cancellation, FM Tuner, 3.0” OLED...

Sony Walkman NWZ-W202

[CES 2009] Sony is coming up with another version of its Walkman that limits the length of wires, it is especially cool for the gym. It supports MP3/AAC/WMA (DRM)/L-PCM and WMT files and fully charges in 30 minutes for...

Isabella Products Introduce Vizit

[CES 2009] Isabella Products Inc. had a private unveiling at the Venetian today, offering something much more compelling and different compared to the hundreds of digital photo sharing devices - the Vizit does not seem to have any competition...

Samsung SL102 and SL420

[CES 2009] Nothing is really new or exciting in this line of compact and colorful 10.2 megapixel digital cameras. The SL102 (photo) offers a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5” LCD, a VGA (640x480) movie mode while the SL420 has...

Samsung HMX-R10 Ergonomic Camcorder

The Samsung HMX R10 can records full-HD movies and snap high-resolution still images, but what we really like about it is that it tries to set the bar higher when it comes to camcorder ergonomics. We have tried many...

Samsung SMX-F34 Internet Movies Camcorder

Having a top of the line camcorder is great, but if your ultimate goal is to produce web videos, it might be overkill, and therefor over-expensive. The SMX-F34 has been designed for web video (YouTube). Samsung gives it a...

Samsung TL 100 Ultra-Slim 12.2 Megapixels

[CES 2009] Measuring just 16.6 mm thick (excluding the lens) this pocket-sized point and shoot 12.2 megapixel camera packs a 2.7” LCD, a 3x optical zoom and shoots SVGA video (800x592) at 20 fps. It will be available in...

Samsung HZ10W: 24 mm Ultra-Wide Angle 10x Zoom

[CES 2009] Today, Samsung is introducing a high end 10.2 mega-pixel compact digital camera featuring an ultra-wide angle 24 mm Schneider lens with a 10x zoom. It has a 2.7” TFT LCD screen and shoots HD video (720P) at...

Samsung CES 2009 Press Conference - Live Now

The Samsung CES 2009 Press Conference is going to start in a few minutes. Head to Ubergizmo Live to tune in: live.ubergizmo.com (press refresh from time to time)....

Toshiba REGZA SV670 Series

[CES 2009] The Toshiba press conference just ended 30 minutes ago and the new line up of LCD is pretty interesting. The REGZA SV670, the top of the line (photo), comes in 46" and 55" size. Features include: *...

Tune into our Toshiba Live Coverage

We're currently live blogging from the Toshiba Conference at CES 2009. Go to live.ubergizmo.com now to get the latest on Toshiba's efforts, including their partnership with Microsoft and Intel to connect their consumer electronics....

LG Watch Phone in The flesh

[CES 2009] The LG press conference ended with the rush from the press to shoot a picture of the LG Watch Phone work by an LG executive. Overall, there were less new products when compared to previous years, but...

Netgear ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition has a 9TB Capacity

The Netgear ReadyNAS series is a little bigger: the ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition is an network attached storage (NAS) that is powered by an Intel multicore processor like those found in PCs. It can receive up to 6 drives...

Netgear ITV2000 Connects Your TV to Web Video Services for Cheap

Roku was the most famous $99 web video stream box, but the arrival of the Netgear ITV200 might change that a little, although they don't address the same market, for now. The ITV2000 lets you connect to free web...

LG Press Conference Live Now - live.ubergizmo.com

We're covering the LG conference now on live.ubergizmo.com, tune in to see the last development. Today is press day at CES, so keep an eye on the live site, we'll update often!...

Synaptics Adds Gestures For Its Trackpads

Since its last September update, Synaptics has been busy adding new gestures to its trackpad driver. This time around, here’s how Synaptics describes the changes (see image above): Two-Finger Scroll for easy window scrolling in both horizontal and vertical...

SanDisk Sansa slotRadio

[CES 2009] It is only fitting to release the Sansa slotRadio in Vegas - where else do you find as many slots in America? This new device from SanDisk thrives on its companion line of slotRadio music cards that...

January 6, 2009

MSI NetOn AP1900

[CES 2009] We have yet another all-in-one computer for you to peruse - the MSI NetOn AP1900. This one lacks the transparent bezel found on the AE1901, but it sure doesn't lack in terms of processing power though. The...

MSI NetOn AE1901

MSI NetOn AE1901

MSI X320 Is Razor Thin

[CES 2009] Wow - this is unbelievably thin, and at $800 a pop, it is certainly at an extremely attractive price point. Most people who aren't too familiar with computers might actually mistake this for the MacBook Air, but...

MSI Hybrid U115

[CES 2009] There is nothing quite like seeing a device in the flesh, and here we are at the MSI booth with their Hybrid U115. It is unbelievably small, and the fact that it has a hard drive and...

Duck Hunter Is A Hoot

[CES 2009] The Duck Hunter might not be the most technologically advanced device on display at CES Unveiled, but we find it to be highly amusing. After all, this interactive hunting games comes with a free flying quick charge...

jOG For The Wii Coming Stateside

[CES 2009] We must admit that the Nintendo Wii has surprised us in terms of console sales worldwide this generation despite its notable hardware limitations, but it is nice to see the underdog win once in a while. There...

Sharper Image Is Back

[CES 2009] Sometime in the middle of last year, the tech world was abuzz with news that Sharper Image will be closing down, holding fire sales in virtually every brick and mortar store. Well, they're back with a vengeance...

Minoru 3D Webcam On The Showfloor

[CES 2009] At long last, the Minoru 3D webcam is finally available in the flesh. Yes, we know that it has begun to ship and we have covered this device a few times in the past, but there is just...

Sign Language Translator

[CES 2009] While we have the benefit of machine translators on the Internet, there is one very crucial group of people who lose out - those who rely on sign language. Fear not - the Sign Language Translator from Krown...

We Are Live From CES 2009

We can’t believe that it’s been one year already. We’re back to Las Vegas for CES, and we have something new: Ubergizmo Live. This is going to be our permanent “live” section, where we will publish updates and snipets,...

WowWee Spyball Spy Camera

[CES 2009] Think that James Bond is cool? Why not do some spying of your own with the WowWee Spyball spy camera? This tiny remote controlled robotic ball will definitely be a hit with the boys regardless of their...

WowWee Roborover Grows With You

[CES 2009] WowWee's Roborover is part of its Robotics line, and is operated through a remote control with poseable arms, head and waist for that added touch of humanity (ironic, isn't it?). This talking robot comes with some spoken...

WowWee Joebot Targets The Playful

[CES 2009] WowWee has expanded its Robotics line with the Joebot robot that tries its very best to be a walking, talking interactive buddy complete with a sense of humor and rhythm to boot. While it can't hold a...

WowWee FlyTech Lightstar Makes Flying Cooler

[CES 2009] Having a flying toy is always cool no matter what your age is, and WowWee aims to impress with its FlyTech Lightstar flyer that features a propulsion-based design wit built-in LED lights that are able to recreate...

WowWee Cinemin Projectors

[CES 2009] WowWee is back this time round with its Cinemin suite of ultra portable multimedia micro projectors, and like the majority of other micro projectors in the market, the Cinemin line will be powered by Texas Instruments’ DLP...

WowWee Alive Gets New Quartet

[CES 2009] The WowWee Alive generation gets four more companions to further enhance its appeal across the children's demographic, and it is hoped the WowWee Alive Seal Pup, Husky Puppy, Koala Joey and Leopard Cub will offer comfort to...

Apple Introduces New 17-inch Macbook. 8hrs Battery, A bit thinner.

As expected, Apple has just announced its 17" MacBook Pro that has been making its rumors prior to Macworld. This time round, it is 0.98" thin and tips the scales at 6.6 pounds - not exactly lightweight, but what do...

Samsung Launches a 100GB Enterprise SSD

Samsung just announced that it has launched a 100GB SSD aimed at the IT/infrastructure market. It can read at 230MB/sec and write at 180MB/sec, which puts it high in terms of performance, but not at the top spot held...

Apple Adds Video Motion Stabilization to iMovie 09

Apple is spending a lot of time talking about iMovie 09, but the one feature that is really eye-popping is the video motion stabilization. It removes a lot of the small hand motion, which is particularly true if you...

Apple introduces Faces & Places (in iPhotos)

Faces is way to organize your photo by person (by face), thanks to a face-recognition feature. Once it tagged photos as containing a particular person, you can go ahead an name that person. The name will then be reference...

Toshiba TDP-F10U Small Projector

Toshiba is coming up with the TDP-F10U, a small and light (1.4Lbs) projector that can display 800x600 with a 800:1 contrast ratio. That's plenty to show PowerPoint presentations, play with a PS2/Wii/Xbox or simply watch DVDs. Unlike many projectors,...

Toshiba Portégé R600-STS520W: Thin Wimax Ultraportable

[CES 2009] This expensive ultraportable features the integrated Intel® Wireless WiMAX / WiFi a/g/n, has a 12.1-inch LED backlit display, weight 2.4 pounds and is super thin: 0.77 inches. Toshiba is targeting the executives who love to email in...

Qosmio X305-Q725, New Mobile Gaming Monster from Toshiba.

[CES 2009] Toshiba is coming up with a new gaming monster laptop to complete its line of Qosmio X305. Equipped with the new low cost Intel Quad Core Q9000 (30% of the QX 9300's price), the Qosmio X305-Q725 is...

Sandisk Ultra Backup 64GB

Many of us don't even pay attention anymore, but having 64GB in a USB key is actually really cool. Sandisk is taking advantage of this extra capacity to build a new product with the Sandisk Ultra Backup. The idea...

HTC S743 To Be Out In Q1 2009

[CES 2009] HTC has rolled out its latest slider smartphone that does it sideways - the S743. This weirdly named phone aims to bring both style and power, but it is disappointing to see an alphanumeric keypad on the...

Fujitsu PalmSecure LOGONDIRECTOR Now Available

[CES 2009] We published several time about the PalmSecure technology from Fujitsu, from the time it was a prototype for ATMs (2006) to the finalized mouse showcased last year at CES. Verified as Citrix Ready last October, it is...

Case Logic ZNCS116 Lets You Pass Through Airport Security With Minimal Fuss

[CES 2009] Going through airport security can be a huge pain in the rear at times, especially when you've got more than a simple hand luggage in tow. Not only do you have to remove your belt and shoes,...

Case Logic eSlings Swing Into Action

[CES 2009] Case Logic, purveyor of useful cases to tote around your favorite gizmos wherever you go (useful when you've got thousands upon thousands of square feet to cover like in CES), has just unveiled its new eSlings solution...

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB Hits Sweet Price

At the rate technology is progressing, slightly old stuff drop in price dramatically just a few months after they're released, while sometimes newer products don't exactly cost an arm and a leg to bring home. Case in point, the...

Motorola Unveils Three More Phones

Motorola has a trio of new handsets that will be released over the course of the next few months via different carriers, and we'll take a look at them right now. The Motorola W233 prides itself in being the...

Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset

[CES 2009] Another new gadget for gamers and it looks really cool in the picture. It is supposed to provide an immersive experience, thanks to the 7.1 surround sound and the Dolby technology that provides a detailed soundfield. Another...

Logitech G9x Laser Mouse for Gamers.

[CES 2009] Logitech is coming up with the new version of its famous highly customizable gaming mouse, the G9. The design is exactly the same and from the spec sheets it was hard to tell what is new here....

Logitech Harmony 1100 Universal Remote

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Next-generation Space Toilet

Being in space is cool but you do have to deal with the lack of gravity, although astronauts don't have to worry about their sagging bits and waste a ton of money on a plastic surgeon. One of the...

January 5, 2009

SlingPlayer for iPhone and SlingPlayer HD for Mac Debut at Macworld

The last time that you've seen this image, it was in June, when SlingPlayer was demonstrating its software for the first time on the iPhone. This time around, Sling Media is telling us that the release will happen at...

MindFlex Game by Mattel

[CES 2009] To complete the trend of product trying to use the human-brain interface, Mattel is coming to CES with this game that requires to wear a headset full of sensors measuring the user's brainwave activity. Using mental concentration,...

HP Firebird With Voodoo DNA, Hands-On

We got to spend some time with the HP Firebird with Voodoo DNA and while some describe it as a gaming machine, I don't think that I would agree. A large chunk of the resources (your money) spent on...

HP Mini 2140 Netbook Gets a Larger Display

The HP Mini 2140 is an update of the Mini 2133 that we have previously reviewed. HP has been listening to their customers and have improved a few things that were high on the users wish list. First, the...

HP Pavilion dv3 laptop: 3.8lbs and 8GB of RAM

[CES 2009] The HP Pavilion dv3 is an thin and light (...

HP Pavilion dv2: affordable thin and light

The 13.3" format for thin and light laptop is dominating these days, but HP thinks that a well-priced 12.1" can gain some traction. In this case, well-price would mean "around $700". Currently, internet prices tend to hover around $1100...

Samsung HMX-H100 full-HD camcorder

[CES 2009] This is the entry level model from the new Samsung H-series camcorders, unlike the other 3 models it does not have an internal SSD but requires a SD/SDHC card. Thanks to the H.264 compression, users can record...

Solar Monkey Goes Green

Now this is one mindless solar-powered toy that we would love to have at the office - the Solar Monkey. Equipped with a small solar panel no bigger than its back that pops up whenever you want to juice...

NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi² To Hit Macworld

Attendees at Macworld from tomorrow onwards are privy to the NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi² display that is based on the current LCD2690WUXi model. This new monitor will of course bring updated revisions to the hardware, including a wider color gamut...

Samsung HMX-H106 and H-Series 1080p Camcorders

[CES 2009] Samsung has just launched its H-Series of digital, full HD camcorders. It features a Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan lens with an optical stabilizer, a 10X optical zoom, and use flash memory (solid state drive) as the recording medium....

Vivitar Rolls Out New Products

[CES 2009] Sakar International will be parading a range of Vivitar products at CES 2009, and among them include the $129.95 Vivitar V8400P underwater digital camera that features 8.1 megapixels' worth of goodness. Perfect for those who love snapping...

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Pic Of Slimmest Blu-ray Player From Samsung

[CES 2009] So we covered a whiff of Samsung's slimmest Blu-ray player in the world at just 39mm in thickness, and here is a long awaited image of the said player. This slim wonder is no MacBook Air, but...

Lumix DMC-LX3 Lens Cap Mod

Check out this brilliant Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 lens cap mod by Malaysian Ian Ho - he decided to rely on the Ricoh LC1 self-retaining lens cap instead which was originally meant for the Ricoh GX100 and GX200, but by...

Rumor Of 1TB Mac mini

SeeFile rolled out their press release, touting support of a new Mac mini server with 1TB of storage space - and we all know such a Mac mini does not exist at this point in time, at least not...

SmartMow Chews Up Grass Like Cows

Have a rather large front lawn but do not have time to mow it or keep a cow? Well there is the SmarMow automatic lawn mower by RoboLabs, moving around your lawn in a circular pattern within an installed...

Famicom Cartridge Turned Into Digital Camera

For those who have played Final Fantasy III might think twice about gutting their precious relic from the past, but apparently this guy has no second thoughts about ripping up his copy since he never played the game and...

MSI Gets Busy For CES 2009

[CES 2009] The MSI booth will certainly be abuzz with activity this CES, economic downturn or not. The company will be parading a range of netbooks and computers for us to drool over, and among them will be the...

Quickoffice Offers MobileFiles Pro

Quickoffice has just made available its MobileFiles Pro application for the iPhone and iPod touch, touting it to be the first editable office application built for both devices from Apple. This new software will feature enhanced editing and saving...

LaCie Hard Disk Max RAID External Dual Drive

The LaCie Hard Disk Max contains two drives that can be setup to RAID0 for performance, or RAID1 for failure protection - at the switch of a button. The drive itself can be attached to yet another USB drive,...

Minoru 3D Webcam

Just what do you think the next big thing will be in the world of webcam technology? Well, Minoru aims to introduce 3D with its aptly named Minoru 3D Webcam, offering stereoscopic effect videos and photos in 3D, and...

Samsung To Offer 39mm Thin Blu-ray Player

[CES 2009] These are times where pockets are slim, and the same applies to Blu-ray players as Samsung will be parading its latest Blu-ray player at CES 2009 that measures a mere 39mm thin. Apart from its apparently lack...

BlackBerry Curve From T-Mobile This February 11th

Mark February 11 on your calendar, boys and girls, as that's when T-Mobile will launch the BlackBerry Curve 8900. This is one week earlier than initially thought, and somebody at the marketing department ought to be informed that the...

Microsoft Talks About Apple Tax, Still Doesn't Get It

Who the heck wants to read this? Propaganda PR needs to be quick and easy Microsoft has been talking about the Apple Tax, the notion that users pay an extra premium that they don't need to, when buying Apple products....

Universal Display To Parade Prototype Flexible AMOLED Communication Device At CES 2009

[CES 2009] Universal Display will be showing off its prototype flexible AMOLED communication device at Digital Experience 2009, an event under the CES 2009 umbrella. This unique device was manufactured with support from the U.S. Department of Defense, offering...

More Details On Vuzix 920AV

[CES 2009] We didn't really have too much information on the Vuzix 920AV which we posted about last Friday, and here we are with more information concerning this supposedly revolutionary new pair of Vuzix. It seems that we can...

Amazon Video On Demand To Arrive On Roku Netflix Player Early This Year

The Roku Netflix player will be receiving its first non-Netflix "channel" sometime early this year, with Amazon's video service filling up the role. Formerly known as Amazon Unbox, this will boast over 40,000 movies and TV shows for you...

miRoamer And Blaupunkt Bring First Internet Car Radio In The World

Blaupunkt and miRoamer have teamed up to offer the first Internet car radio in the world, delivering thousands upon thousands of Internet radio stations to keep you entertained if you plan to take a cross country trip. In addition...

Pentax Optio P70: 12 Megapixel Compact

[CES 2009] Pentax is coming up with two new cameras for CES. The Optio P70 shoots 12 Megapixels images, has a 4x optical zoom (equivalent 28-112 mm)) and has a 720P video mode but at 15 fps it is...

Microvision SHOW WX At Macworld

Microvision will be launching its SHOW MX prototype at Macworld, bringing ultra-thin pocket-sized convenience with the power to project DVD-resolution images up to 100" across. This tiny plug-and-play pico projector will target those who want to view movies, presentations...

HP 2133 Mini Note Runs On Android Too

Some folks in Canada decided to run the Android operating system on their HP 2133 Mini Note, making the possibility of having Android on netbooks be all the more viable these days. After all, the sales of netbooks have...

JVC Prototype LCD TV

[CES 2009] It can be a pretty hard choice when it comes down to hot booth babes and even hotter tech products at the CES showfloor, and JVC's prototype LCD TV wins this round hands down. What makes it...

Universal Plug Offers Easy Pull-out Solution

We're pretty sure there are some times in life where plugs are just so darn hard to pull out - they seem to love being stuck in the power outlet a whole lot. This universal plug solution by Kim...

Psyko 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones

[CES 2009] Psyko Audio Labs has just gone official with their Psyko 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones. They have embedded 5 speakers that they claim, create real surround sound, and not "simulated" surround sound. Without having tested the headphones, it's...

Sound Cluster Concept

While relying on earbuds with your iPod is the most commonly taken route for people who want maximum audio enjoyment, the Sound Cluster concept introduces a more social experience. You can use just a couple of these for your...

Dell launches 16:9 Inspiron 15 Laptop

Dell has just announced a new Inspiron 15 with a 15.6", 16:9 display. The system starts at $600, but it is not in in Dell.com's configurator yet, so it's hard to tell what $600 will really buy you. What...

Pantech Cupid IM-S390

Love is in the air, and you don't have to wait until Valentine's Day to declare your undying love to your special other. Pantech has just the phone for you - the aptly named Cupid IM-S390. This CDMA phone...

iPhone Tethering Plan For AT&T

iPhone power users have long complained about the lack of tethering, and this time round word has it that the iPhone will be on the receiving end of a tethering plan for AT&T. Something like this will definitely be...

Garmin Nuvifone Gallery

We're not sure whether the world will still be excited by the nuviphone when it is released, but here is a gallery of screenshots to get your feathers ruffled up. It is a peek into the final interface that...

Power Hungry TVs Could Get Rules Drafted Against It

The California Energy Commission is currently looking for different ways to ease the strain on the power grid. is looking for ways to relieve the strain on the power grid. Thse regulations are aimed at imposing energy standards on...

Clickfree Transformer For Automated Data Backup

Making data backups is an essential aspect of life for those who own a computer, but many of us tend to take our data for granted until it is too late. For those who actually take the trouble to...

Samsung and Yahoo Share a Vision for TV Widgets

[CES 2009] Samsung and Yahoo just made their mutual love and their love for TV-based web widgets official. In upcoming Samsung HDTV sets, users will be able to use Yahoo web services like Flickr or Yahoo Finance, but most...

ezGear UFO Surge Protector

Most surge protectors look extremely boring, but ezGear's UFO surge protector will add some spark into your living room. It certainly is a welcome departure from traditional surge protector designs, but it won't go down well with everyone save...

Japan Biometric Fingerprinting System Pwned

Japan's biometric fingerprinting system that is supposed to screen the fingerprints of all foreigners who drop by might sound like a good idea from a security point of view, but unfortunately, it has been rendered useless by a very...

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds Gets Priced

Lenovo's ThinkPad W700ds has just gotten priced - and you can bring one home as long as you have $3,663 in your bank account. We won't need to go through the specifications as you can find that in our...

MSI X-Slim 320 is 'Air' thin and cheap

Thin, light and cheap - that's the future of laptop, or at least a good chunk of them and the MSI X-slim 320 might just be the poster child of the next generation thin laptop. It uses an Atom...

Wiimote Desert Eagle

Here's a Wiimote mod that parents would love to hate - the Wiimote Desert Eagle that is up for auction on eBay (current reserve price: $20). While it will add a more realistic aspect to the gaming experience, it...

LG Moves Over 5 Million Viewty Phones Worldwide

LG is bandying the sales figure of its LG Viewty camera phone worldwide, moving over 5 million units since its release. Out of the 5,000,000 plus handsets, only 350,000 units were shipped in South Korea, while the rest saw...

Canon Launches New Vixia Camcorders Ahead of CES 2009

The new camcorders are named Vixia HF S10, Vixia HF20, Vixia HF200 and Vixia HF S100. All of them can record full HD movies (1080p) in AVCHD at 24Mbps. They use the latest DIGICV III video processor with new...

Waterproof USB Mouse

We suppose having a spill-proof keyboard would be perfectly complemented by a waterproof USB mouse, since there aren't too many waterproof computers for scuba divers to use just yet, right? Apart from being able to withstand the rigors of...

UIQ Closes Its Doors

This is a bad way to start off the year - UIQ has just filed for bankruptcy today, which will see the end of its mobile operating system in the cell phone market. Somehow, this piece of news isn't...

Kodak EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera

Kodak is back with yet another digital camera for the masses - the Kodak EasyShare Z980. Hopefully what you find inside the box will suit your taste - a 26 mm wide angle, professional quality, 24X image stabilized optical...

Seagate To Debut Symwave USB 3.0 At CES 2009

Seagate and Symwave have teamed up together to unveil the Symwave USB 3.0 storage controller device at CES 2009 later this week. This storage controller will comply with SuperSpeed (USB 3.0) revision 1.0, and is first off the blocks...

Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Launched (NAS)

Iomega has just launched the Home Media Network Hard Drive, a small network attached storage that is designed to merge your storage in a single location that will serve as a repository for your media files, but also a...

HTC Touch HD Running On Android

The HTC Touch HD is one of the more desirable handsets around, but it has one major bugbear that many touchscreen phone lovers try to avoid - Windows Mobile. What if there is a HTC Touch HD running on...

Nextar Z10 LCOS Micro Projector

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BlackBerry Opens Up Garage Doors

Open Sesame should be this application's name for the BlackBerry - after all, it is able to open up your garage door, doing away with the need to keep so many remotes lying around for various functions. Unify4Life have...

Eye-Fi SD Card Connects Wirelessly to the iPhone

Eye-Fi, the SD card that connects to PCs and web services via WIFI will now connect to iPhones as well, the company has announced today. Here's how the company describes it: Using the Eye-Fi application, users can select which...

Seagate Offers Highest Areal Density Hard Drive

Seagate has taken the throne when it comes to having the world's highest areal density hard drive at 500GB per disk, packing in a whopping 1GB in just two. The model number in question is the Seagate Barracuda 7200.12...

iLuv i1166 Portable Media Player and DVD Player Combo

[CES 2009] Entertainment can come in many forms and formats but it seems that the iLuv i1166 can handle a lot of them. It can play MPEG4, DivX and JPEG files from a flash memory card or a USB...

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Liquid Image Pro HD 350: 720P video @ 330 feet

[CES 2009] Touted to be used by pros with various underwater activities, military included, this second HD model from Liquid Water shoots 720P (1280x720) video at 30 fps and will be certified to a depth rating of 330 feet...

Liquid Image Scuba Mask HD320: 720P video @ 115 feet

[CES 2009] Alongside its updated version of the Camera Mask, Liquid Image is coming up with two new HD models. The Scuba HD320 shoots 720P(1280x720) video at 30 fps and will be certified for 115 feet (35 meters) underwater....

Liquid Image VideoMask 310: SD video @ 33 feet

[CES 2009] Liquid Image is coming with a line of new products for CES 2009. The Videomask 310 is an upgrade of the award winning Camera Mask launched in 2008. The original version recorded 20 frames per second in...

January 4, 2009

Audi R8 V10 Is First All-LED Car

The Audi R8 V10 is proud to be the first car in the world that features all-LED headlamps, running lights and turn indicators. The benefits are plenty - LED headlights are four times more energy efficient compared to traditional...

Red Pedispa Offers Your Feet Relief

Just when you thought that massaging chairs were the bomb, along comes the Red Pedispa from T4 that not only gives your calves a nice rubdown, it also features a foot bath. This foot bath boasts a system known...

More Acer Aspire One Leaks

While Acer did confirm the existence of a larger Aspire One that will be out in Q1 this year, here are more details. It seems as though the 10.1" Acer Aspire One will not function as a replacement of...

Kodak Zx1 To Arrive This April

Pocket-sized video cameras are casual devices that won't capture your favorite moments in high definition - or can they? Kodak's upcoming Zx1 looks set to rock the world when it is released this April, and it is nice to...

Softbank 1-Seg TV Tuner For iPhone 3G

The iPhone 3G has proven its universal appeal throughout its release in various countries last year, and one of the more interesting accessories for it hail from Japan, featuring a 1-Seg TV tuner that transmits signals via Wi-Fi -...

Sub-$50 Portable NES Emulator

Don't you just love mass production where the price of everything can be lowered to an affordable level? Well, Chinavasion has come up with a pretty Creative-looking portable media player that not only supports major audio and video formats,...

Rumor: 28-inch iMacs

PCPerspective believes that Apple is preparing a 28" iMac that would be powered by a Corei7, the latest processor from Intel (read our Corei7 review). That's kind of new and somewhat exciting (for the sheer size of the display)....

Brooklyn Beckham Drives A Porsche

If you're part of the working class who grind out a living each day, do you ever stop and wonder whether the super rich celebrities and personalities of the world live on a totally different planet, economic recession or...

Rumor Of Unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro

Just before Macworld kicks off tomorrow, there are still some last minute rumors going around including a 7" unibody MacBook Pro that will be introduced tomorrow. The latest rumor concerning this 17" monster include an extremely slim battery which...

Sharp SH810C Offers 8 Megapixel Camera

The Sharp SH810C offers - dare we say it, a razor sharp (pardon the pun) 8 megapixel CCD camera module to go along its 3" LCD display that boasts a resolution of 854 x 480. It seems as though...

Apple iPhone Air Will Not Make It To MacWorld

There's one very good reason why the Apple iPhone Air won't make it to this year's MacWorld - it isn't an official product, but is a pretty interesting clone. It comes in the form of a clamshell handset, and...

Damask Mirror Features LED Lights

The advent of LED technology means mirrors no longer have to look boring, as with the Damask Mirror courtesy of Blowzone. This engraved mirror comes with integrated LED lights, and when it is switched on, the mirror will illuminate...

Rumor: Palm Nova to Be Touchscreen + QWERTY Slider

This is just a concept! (link) We'll just have to wait a few more days to figure out what the next Palm phone is going to be, but in the meantime, the rumor of the day is that Palm would...

Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 All-In-One PC and Motion Remote

The IdeaCentre might be Lenovo's "star of the show" at CES 2009. This thin all-in one PC has an interesting design in which most of the components are placed into the bottom of the computer, allowing the display itself...

Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 16-inch, 16:9 Laptop

The IdeaPad Y650 is one of those laptop that could be your "main PC" if you are not the gaming type of user. It's 16:9 widescreen display should be large enough to be comfortable for the eyes, even after...

Lenovo IdeaPad Y550, Y450 Laptops

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 and Y450 are smaller siblings of the Lenovo Y650: they are smaller (15.6 and 14") but share many elements of the same hardware platform. Among the differences: their CPU has less cache memory (that sometimes...

iLuv iMM183 Dual iPhone Alarm Clock with FM Radio

As you can see, The iLuv iMM183 is an alarm clock in which you can plug two iPhones or one iPhone and one iPod touch. It comes with a remote control that allows one to browse the iPhone without...

Samsung shows a 6.5mm-thin TV

Last year, the battle over HDTV size ended and we entered a new era of thin displays. This will likely continue at CES 2009, with LG claiming that they have the thinnest TV (LG H95), at 24.6mm. It's weird...

 
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