What about a Palm Pre rumor to entertain your week-end? PalmwebOS has spotted a twitter conversation from Jim Van, the CEO of Logicomm. According to this tweet, "someone" (supposedly from Sprint) has told Jim that the Palm Pre release...
March 28, 2009
March 27, 2009
You might have followed the NVIDIA/Intel licensing drama, so here’s the second round. Context: Intel and NVIDIA entered an agreement in which NVIDIA could make motherboard chipsets compatible with Intel's Front Side Bus (FSB, the piece that connects the processor...
Looking for a BlackBerry Bold but don’t want to pay the full price for one? Well, if you’re willing to accept a refurbished unit, then AT&T certainly has a deal for you. The carrier is currently offering refurbished BlackBerry...
Waiting eagerly for the HTC Magic? Well, you’re one step closer to it, as the FCC has given its blessing to the phone. The T-Mobile G2, which is the HTC Magic, will sport the 1700MHz band of HSPA, not...
Won't it be cool to own a home like the Walking House you see here? Granted, you will definitely miss the extra space that a landed property affords, but this modular dwelling system aims to let the owner live...
Miniatures are always fun to look at, and here we have the Canon 5D Mark II that not only looks cute when shrunk down to such a level, it also boasts the added functionality of being a highly portable...
The iPod is the supreme portable media player at this point in time and for good reason, too. This has led to efforts by many other companies to usurp the iPod's dominant position in the market but to no...
While rumors of the HTC Magic arriving in the US via T-Mobile have been swirling for quite some time already, the FCC has more or less confirmed it in a filing that features the HTC Magic bearing T-Mobile's US...
As the release date of the Panasonic's DMC GH1 draws ever close to April 24, we get more and more excited about it. After all, you must admit that the red color it comes in looks extremely sexy, but...
Have you run out of ideas on just what to get for your little one's upcoming birthday? Well, if she is a huge fan of all things Disney (who isn't?), it might be prudent to include the RT-DE1 series...
One of the gripes that users of netbooks have would be a missing optical disc drive (ODD), but folks who have held their ground this far and are targeting a purchase sometime later this year will be delighted to...
Folks who want to pick up an iPhone as a standalone unit without the hassle of being tied down to a 2-year contract will be able to do so via the Apple Store. Whereas AT&T already offers such a...
Apple recently developed a new method which conceals a biometric reader within an iPhone or Mac, letting owners of the respective system lock it down using fingerprints as well as facial recognition without having to adjust their lifestyle adversely....
We sighted folks tend to take our gift of sight for granted, but the Braille Label Printer (if it ever was released anyways) helps our less fortunate friends to have a better idea on things and a layout around...
This YouTube video shows how LG would replace automatically swear words by baby laughter. Err, is this real?...
Sega might be out of the home console business for many years now, but that doesn't mean they have ditched the arcade segment. Their latest effort is the Storm-G, a futuristic bobsleigh video game which shares some resemblance with...
PAMSH has released its latest peripheral - the PS-700 bone conduction headset. This 50 gram headset features a folded design and offers a high quality sound as well as exceptional level of user comfort without causing any pain to...
GlobalSat's GS-3212 GPS navigation system does not promise you the whole world, but instead functions as an entry-level GPS navigation system by featuring a 3.5" TFT LCD touchscreen display, an SD memory card reader, 3D map rendering and holds...
Daimler Trucks North America recently showcased the innovative "Predictive Cruise Control (PCC)" system that relies on both map and satellite-based route previews in order to save a rather substantial amount of fuel across the organization. It does things differently...
While most of us are enamored with the latest and greatest digital cameras, along comes the Superheadz 35mm Golden Half Camera which is a blast from the past. This 35mm half-frame camera allows a standard 3" x 5" photo...
Toshiba has stumbled upon what could be an innovative method to promote its notebooks while showcasing digital signage technology which is able to take advantage of real-time data via the Internet by setting up an interactive digital billboard right...
Samsung has started to roll out super slim LCD panels for their soon-to-be-released range of large size TVs. These TV sets will use edge-lit LED backlighting in order to reduce component weight, resulting in a thinner overall profile. According...
The Wistron Firstbook will have the ARM Snapdragon processor running within, and also holds the distinction of being the first Linux-based netbook to do so. Some people might even claim that the Firstbook does share some resemblance with a...
The iPhone is a wondrous piece of telecommunications equipment, so why not make it even better by introducing Skype for the iPhone? This application is ripe for an announcement at next week's wireless CTIA tradeshow in Las Vegas. Skype...
March 26, 2009
Ben Heck is at it again with the Xbox 360 Controller Monitor being his latest brainchild this time round. This project requires one to modify a wireless Xbox 360 controller and a display board, where the board will rely...
Maingear has just introduced its latest notebook, the mX-L that allows you to customize its lid with virtually any photo or image of your choice, thanks to the M.A.R.C laser-etching technique that will laser-beam an uploaded image or logo...
Want to quit smoking but haven't yet had the willpower to do so? This well-meaning campaign hopes that the shock factor might actually stop people from lighting up, offering a cigarette lighter that comes in the form of blackened...
Speedfit is one treadmill with a difference - it was invented by Olympic medalist Alex Astilean and works pretty much like Fred Flintstone's leg-powered vehicle, although this one comes with more creature comforts. Not only does it help you...
Fireplaces were once created to be functional and that's that. Humans, however, always want something better and hence ushering in the new era of designer fireplaces that are used whenever the mercury drops to levels which you cannot bear...
UK car customization shop Carcomputer have uploaded both information and images of what is possibly the next generation of the Nanovision USB-driven Mimo monitor. The specifications look set to be the same as its predecessor, featuring a 7" LED-backlit...
Who would've thought that the humble heater in the home could actually be turned into a work of art? Relative newcomer to the heating scene,I-Radium will present its first collection during Milan Design Week. Their ideas merge both the...
Apart from using a solar-powered charger in the wild, how else are you going to keep your handset juiced so that it can be used in times of emergency? Chechen soldiers have stumbled upon a rather brilliant solution -...
Who would've thought that something as innocent as pink light could be used to punish teenagers? Apparently, this pink overhead light was specially designed to exaggerate acne, hoping to make the more self-conscious children so unhappy and insecure about...
Samsung decided to let their customers hear it from the horse's mouth where details of the unannounced SWD-M100 Mondi is concerned. This touchscreen-enabled device is able to access the Internet over Clear's mobile WiMAX network. Other features include a...
Samsung looks set to go out in full force where touchscreen cell phones are concerned, leaking two more models in the form of the S8000 and M8000. Both of these phones will come with a 240 x 400 resolution...
Orange hopes to entice more customers to sign up for their 3G service by throwing in subsidized MacBooks, and we're not talking about saving pennies here. Those who commit to a two-year deal for a 3G connection can now...
We know that times are extremely hard at the moment, but just how tight do you have to be to pick up the Card MP3 Player? For $9.99 a pop, what are some of the stuff you can expect?...
Most vacuum cleaners, if not all, come with a dust bag, right? We guess the Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum is no ordinary home appliance as it is bagless (hooray for the environment!) while featuring Hoover's WindTunnel...
Going camping can be fun if you're in the right place with the right crowd. There is nothing quite like a hot meal that's lying over a fire while you take in nature's beauty. For those who are too...
Devices that are powered or will run on the Google Android platform will soon be able to offer handwriting recognition thanks to the efforts of Diotek, a Korean mobile software developer who managed to roll out a handwriting recognition...
Microsoft continues their plan for world domination by standardizing Windows 7's multi-touch support across computers. This is known as the Windows Touch logo program which will test displays for their level of accuracy and responsiveness to make sure that...
Karaoke Channel Online is now offering the Karaoke Kit for you to belt out your favorite tunes right from the comfort of your home, featuring a couple of microphones for those duets, a vocal mixer to make you sound...
Archos hopes that 2009 will be a good year with plans to roll out a new multimedia internet tablet that is powered by the Android platform. This Android-powered device is said to launch sometime from the beginning of Q3...
Pico projectors have come of age with the world's smallest 720p projector from Forever Plus, measuring a pocket-friendly 0.49" x 0.59" x 0.19" while projecting footage via HDMI at 1,280 x 768 resolution for approximately 30,000 hours courtesy of...
We all know that SSDs are the next generation of storage solution for the computer, but so far the hard drive is still holding out strong mainly because of the cost-per-GB issue. As technology advances and narrows the gap...
[GDC09] We were live blogging from the GDC09 keynote of Hideo Kojima, the creator of the Metal Gear franchise. His keynote was inspiring and entertaining. To make a long story short, Kojima-san advocated a pragmatic approach that takes into...
While we do bring you the latest gadget and technology news every single day, there are times where we are in the thick of action, and hence the presence of our live blog. If you have checked out our live...
Mugen Kan Beeru, or literally translated to Endless Can Beer in English, is the next best thing if you're the type who love the feeling of opening up beer cans. We suppose retired bartenders will definitely love this as...
By now, most of us have seen pictures of Sony Ericsson’s upcoming Idou mobile phone. The question is, we’ve all seen it in black, but is that the only color scheme available? Pictures of a silver colored Idou have...
By now most of us are fairly familiar with the security of BlackBerry Enterprise Server, and it is secure. Of course, security is a double-edged sword, as the law enforcement officers are finding out. The problem is that many...
Are you sick and tired of losing your stuff due to your forgetfulness? Well, hopefully this will not happen to you ever again with the nio Bluetooth security tag - it links up your cell phone to virtually anything...
This could possibly be the smallest Wi-Fi router in the world - the Logitec LAN-WG/RA. Built to fit just about any pocket at 62mm x 82mm x 19mm, this router is perfect for frequent travelers and those who live...
The Invisible Touch is a universal remote control concept that takes the unconventional route, featuring a glass body that turns shiny whenever it is activated. It is supposed to be intuitive and customizable, allowing the user to set preferences...
Rumor has it that Sony's Vaio P netbook will be getting an internal upgrade in time for summer, where Sony Insider managed to dig up half a dozen mysterious model numbers which are eerily similar to the current ones,...
Just to see how much an impact the iPhone has in the US, this smartphone contributes up to 49.5% of all smartphone traffic there, followed by the BlackBerry 8300 Curve at a mere 9.1% of the total traffic share....
Another day, another Asus Eee PC arrives in the market. Within a short span of a years, it seems to us as though there are more variants of Eee PCs floating around compared to any other computer manufacturer in...
The Pocket Boy targets those who still have old NES or MegaDrive cartridges lying around the home. Despite being shaped like a PSP in some ways, you get to slot in carts from either console inside to enjoy retro...
The Ulysse Nardin Chairman hybrid smartphone certainly looks elegant enough to go down with folks who have already arrived in life, owning a huge bungalow with properties all over the world alongside a luxury limousine wherever they travel. The...
Those who feel that the SIXAXIS controller for the PS3 failed to live up to its expectations might want to throw some money at the Wildfire from Datel. It looks like a flattened version of the original boomerang PS3...
Sony Ericsson is back with a new candybar handset alongside tennis starlet Maria Sharapova endorsing it - the T707. This innovative handset falls under the mid-range category, featuring something that others don't - eye-catching light effects as well as...
HP does its part to maintain the position of #1 PC manufacturer in the world by coming up with newer machines which offer a little something for everyone. The latest model, the Pavilion Elite m9600 desktop PC, will come...
Motorola seems to have a penchant for milking its franchise dry - take the RAZR for example, where the idea was reused over and over again across a few generations of phones, making it a victim of its own...
Folks living in Korea who want an entry level GPS navigation system might want to check out what Thinkware has to offer - the iNAVI K3. This is a low-end device, so don't expect to retrieve all the bells...
Want a reliable place to store your data? Seagate has just the tonic for your bits and bytes in the form of the BlackArmor NAS 420 and 440. Both solutions feature four bay network attached storage arrays, where the...
Instead of reinventing the wheel, the folks at Lenovo decided to take the easy way out by offering users the oPhone user interface that strangely seems to bear a very close resemblance to Apple's OS found on the iPhone....
KDDI Corp., Navitime Japan Co. Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corp. have managed to successfully develop a new platform that sends GPS as well as other relevant data from cell phones to car navigation systems over Bluetooth. To kick off...
A pico projector is extremely modern, so to see it appear in a retro design, that's definitely something new. Dubbed the Tiny Retro Projector, this device measures a mere 6cm x 6cm x 3.8cm in size and even manages...
Verizon Wireless will be offering the Samsung U740 - also known as the Alias2 in the near future. This dual-hinge handset allows you to open the phone in a portrait manner like a clamshell, or settle for a landscape...
Western Digital understands the modern computer user require a whole lot of storage space, never mind how they figure out on filling it up. This time round, the single-disk My Book external hard drive range will be able to...
Nice to see robots in Japan (where else) lend more than a helping hand, this time round being able to change its color depending on the amount of allergy-causing pollen that's hanging around in the air. There are currently...
While we seem to be getting much more storage space in our MP3 players than we can shake a stick at, there must be something which can be done to take advantage of all that extra space. Instead of...
[GDC 09] Check out the photo gallery for a booths tour....
Here's a recap on the first hour of The Norton Summit: Security Insight from 1 to 360. We are covering it live on our live blog, so here's a quick summary of what's happened so far. Here's a detailed...
We know that a lot of you read us from the office (several times a day), so you just got there and you are stressed by work? Check out this stop motion video and relax for 1 minute. Good viral...
[GDC 09] Google has put together an event at the end of the first day of the GDC09 Expo to launch themes for iGoogle based on everyone's favorites: video games. There are classics, but also more recent games. My...
It's been one year since last the GDC, but Neurosky has told us that they are officially taking pre-orders for their EGG "brainwave controller". It will ship in July and cost $199. Games are still scarce, even if Square...
We happened to be around when Ubisoft was demonstrating RUSE for the first time since its announcement a day before. We posted our first impressions live earlier today (see quote below), but check our photo gallery for in-game screenshots....
March 25, 2009
The X12 stun gun looks set to be my favorite weapon - after all, it is a freeze ray minus the ice. This is made possible by firing a jolt through the air, cutting through layers of clothing to...
Looks like leaked ROM has increased the possibility of the HTC Touch Pro2 (also known as Rhodium) to make its way to T-Mobile in the near future. The device ROM known as RHOD21000 comes with the CID of T-MOB010...
The Japanese are also pretty big on netbooks just like the rest of the world, with two more models hitting the Land of the Rising Sun today, where neither are likely to make their way across the Pacific. First...
Our friends at Crave have taken the Transcend StoreJet 25 Mobile for a spin, and claim that it is tough as nails. In fact, Transcend themselves could have been so bold as to declare this device as "a cybernetic...
Since we have hybrid vehicles and multi-purpose furniture these days, how about an Amphibious Lounger? Slack's offering is actually a floating beanbag chair that feels equally at home beside the pool or by the desk. This waterproof seating arrangement...
Let's face the facts - the iPod has crushed all competition thus far in the portable media player (PMP) market, so that pretty much leaves concepts of MP3 players and other PMPs to settle for other brands like Sony....
Netbooks and ultraportable laptops are all the rage these days, and Yinlips is back with a bang with its YDP G80 ultraportable laptop. This isn't a powerhouse or anything and it definitely isn't able to run all the latest...
[GDC09] Just as it was announced, we got our hands on the Vuzix Augmented Reality Kit. Our conclusion: it is still rough and requires higher resolution cameras in the future. Clearly the demo works and depending on your application, the...
[GDC09] If you followed yesterday's coverage, you should know that Onlive is a startup that is trying to deliver gaming over the web. In essence, you would be remote-controlling a gaming PC located in OnLive's datacenter, as if you...
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IOGEAR aims to make the office a friendlier place with a couple of product releases this week - the Printer Auto Share Switch and the USB Net ShareStation. The former will feature a couple of USB ports, allowing it...
We know that Microsoft is in business to make money, after all, who isn’t? That being said, one of the things that you have to ask, is whether they will make money if the upcoming Windows Marketplace becomes a...
Optelec offers a ClearNote screen camera that will be able to magnify and project your computer activities for more than just a couple of people to see, while those who want a larger virtual work space will also find...
It’s certainly taken a long while, and we don’t have any official closure of the issue just yet, but it seems that China Unicom might have just pipped China Mobile in terms of vying to be the carrier for...
Vuzix is no stranger to video headsets, and they have just announced a new augmented-reality (AR) add-on kit that will play nice with the Vuzix VR920 video headset. This system will be demonstrated with a 3D animated book initially,...
What you see here could actually be an official screenshot in a series of leaked Windows Mobile 7, although nothing official has been announced yet. Word on the street has it that this new operating system will be made...
ReQall Pro: Contextual Reminders Location and Time Based ReQall lets people record their thoughts and tasks via mobile phone, using SMS or voice, then the audio files are converted to text and accessible from ReQall's website, the service helps people...
Who would've thought that modern timekeeping technology could merge with the ancient art of fortune telling? Swiss watchmaker Borgeaud thinks that is possible by hooking up with Indian fortune tellers in order to craft a watch which is supposed...
Philips will be releasing a trio of its GoGear media players in the US pretty soon, and they are the ViBE, the Opus and the Aria. If you have noticed, all three feature names that have something to do...
Star Wars fans who already have a webcam will definitely not mind forking out more dough for this TIE Fighter webcam. While the innards doesn't have anything impressive (a VGA sensor and integrated microphone isn't going to let you...
Is this a cell phone? At first glance you might actually mistake it for one, but upon closer inspection, you will realize that it is way too small to be a communications device. Instead, you are able to remove...
For those who want to have something different to go along with their mobile device arsenal, here's the Evergreen Fingertip Mini USB trackball. It comes in a small square shape that supports all the major mouse functions such as...
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's GDC keynote today has revealed that the Wii will not be on the receiving end of a new hard drive, but will instead support the SDHC memory card format. Owners of the Wii will be...
Deadline to apply has been extended to March 25, 2009 Innovate! Europe is a competition program organized by Guide Wire Group to identify the most promising European startups and help them accelerate their introduction to the global market. During...
Pixazza Inc. aims to introduce a new stream of income for web publishers by offering a new Internet service which transforms static images into engaging content. For example, all consumers need to do is mouse over images that are...
T-Mobile has just rolled out the webConnect USB laptop stick that is the first 3G networking adapter from the mobile carrier to date. This peripheral is able to play nice with the 1,700MHz networks by supporting faster downloads over...
Canon has just made its EOS Digital Rebel T1i official, being the latest DSLR bearing the 15.1 megapixel mark while supporting High Definition video recording as and when required. Features of the Rebel T1i include :- 15.1 megapixel CMOS...
Orange France seem to have put most of their eggs in the Android basket for this year, where word has it that they will release at least half a dozen more Android-powered phones sometime this year from five different...
Paper shredders are not alike - as you can tell by this eco-friendly hand crank version. Imagine if every single office had one of these, we'd save a sizeable amount of electricity along the process. Too bad ordinary folks...
Century will begin sales of their Double Rack Duplicator in Japan from next Friday onwards, allowing you to hook up to two different SATA hard drives onto your computer via eSATA or USB 2.0 simultaneously while cloning one hard...
Netbooks look just fine on their own, but for those who want to doll up their working machine, there is such a thing as overkill. What you see here actually has an Acer Aspire One hiding underneath all the...
iRiver knows that times are pretty hard at this moment, hence they have come up with the budget oriented E150 that does not skimp on design, although the hardware specifications might be a wee bit disappointing to those who...
This is one thermometer that will definitely fool kids into getting their temperatures taken - dubbed the So Sweet. How does it do so? Simple - by taking on the form of a lollipop, where there is actually an...
The current Game Developers Conference (GDC) that is happening in San Francisco has seen Performance Designed Products (PDP) parade a couple of controllers for two dominant gaming systems of today - the Gametrak Freedom for the Xbox 360 and...
No idea if we'll ever see the Samsung SCH-W740 being made available to folks living outside of Korea, but if you're interested in what this 8 megapixel shooter holds, then read on. The high resolution count on the camera...
Samsung also wants in on the e-book game by launching their own version known as the Papyrus. Unlike its original namesake that grew in abundance by the Nile, this modern version will come in a variety of colors while...
The FCC are privy to upcoming gizmos and devices before they are released in the US, and this time round they have taken a look at the Ericsson W30 Data Router and Ericsson W35 Data and Voice Router. Both...
Gadget mavens Thanko is back in business with the new USB Nandemo Microscope LITE that is able to magnify objects by a factor of 40, projecting whatever it sees onto a 17" display at a maximum resolution of 640...
Who would actually be lazy enough to do away with their bunch of keys? Apparently, the folks behind the Fingerprint Door Lock With Remote Control think so. Touted to be the first keyless door lock that brings together fingerprint...
Solar technology is the next big thing, but unfortunately for mankind and the rest of the world, the main bugbear of this green tech would be its extremely low level of conversion efficiency. Toray Industries Inc. breathes new hope...
The Japanese sure know how to live it up, and the Inada Sogno DreamWave Massage Chair is testimony to this. Touted to be the first full-body massage chair in the world, it allows you to be rubbed in all...
Nav N Go will cater to the Yiddish community by offering the iGO GPS navigation system which was specially designed for the orthodox market in Israel. This special GPS navigation system will offer believers with over 10,000 unique Jewish...
The urban jungle is a very dangerous place as you never know what kind of fierce gizmos roam the place - good thing a sharpshooter photographer managed to snag an image of the Motorola i856 in the wild. This...
If you can't live without podcasts and have a podcast session of your own, chances are you might want to check out what the RØDE Podcaster is all about. This is actually a shockproof capsule mount that carries a...
Acer F1 will be yet another Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone that will launch later this September. The F1 will boast a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor which is similar to the one found in Toshiba’s super slim TG01. For MHz freaks,...
China has once again banned video sharing site YouTube after the popular site hosted videos of protests in Tibet, inclusive of riots in the Tibetan capital of Llasa. Apparently, YouTube hosted videos of Chinese soldiers beating Tibetans, including hapless...
Hitachi plays its green card well this time around with the new Ultrastar C10K300 hard drive that sips very little power, making it a tempting candidate in any enterprise computing environment. After all, if each drive is able to...
Philips has launched its latest Retro mini digital camera, the nigh-unpronounceable MIC4014SB/27 which not only allows you to capture snapshots in QVGA resolution, it can also do AVI video. Heck, if you happen to be in need of a...
The late Heath Ledger's Oscar victory recently has reignited interest in the very last film he portrayed in, driving up Batman's stock in the eyes of the world even further. One of the more interesting sights in The Dark...
If you're in the market for a 30-megapixel shooter, then you might have to wait until next year at best for Pentax to roll out their 645 Digital. Once rumored to be canceled, it seems that this monstrous digital...
The iPhone is starting to shape up as a pretty formidable portable gaming device, and id Software's head honcho, John Carmack, has just made available Wolfenstein 3D on the platform for free. Yes, you read that right - there...
While us working folks do not need to carry around yet another calculator to bog us down in the rat race, the younger ones in the family might clamor for one after seeing daddy or mummy crunch numbers over...
March 24, 2009
If you have a mixed PC/Mac environment, sharing a printer over the network can be an annoying task for the beginner. IOGear aims to fix this with this USB switch that's smart enough to know which computer is trying...
Boxee just added support for the Pandora music service. Pandora was one of the most requested feature, and this is now done. To build this support, Boxee came up with an updated API. Test it for yourself if you...
The folks over at Boy Genius have managed to get their hands on a BlackBerry 9630 before the device is officially launched, and have come up with a rather comprehensive review. Of course, the device that they’ve got on...
You might have been waiting impatiently for TAG Heuer’s first cell phone – the Meridiist, and while it hasn’t been officially launched yet, the official site is up. At least now you’ll be able to go through some official...
Asus is the name synonymous with netbooks these days, and it is hard to believe that the past two years have seen significant leaps in terms of netbook technology from the humble Eee PC 701 that came with a...
The Nokia N85 might have been released late last year, and we have taken it for a spin for a considerable amount of time before publishing our findings. This can be considered to be the second generation of the...
Earlier this month, we said that the Asus Eee Keyboard PC could come out in May. The photo we had back then was not the most descriptive one, so we thought that you would like to see this video (shot...
Designer Ji-Hyung Jung has a very interesting mobile speaker set design. As you can see on the image below, the cube, held together by magnetism, is in reality 5 speakers and a sub-woofer. Admit it, they look nice, once...
The lifespan for Blue OLED has been improved by 25%, that's what the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has announced. If you don't know, OLED display use red, green and blue OLED lights. Currently, the blue one tends to deteriorate...
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Ford and Sprint are working together to connect upcoming Ford trucks to Sprint's wireless broadband network. Construction workers are the first target for the "Ford Work Solutions". With it, they can track stuff like inventory and schematics (on that...
Despite rumors that wireless carriers aren't currently interested by Dell's handsets, Michael Dell still believes that there's a future for Dell in smaller devices such as MIDs or cellphones. "For the last three years, we have integrated 3G radios...
Laptops battery life is very high on anyone's wish list and manufacturers are taking note. Samsung claims that its N120 needs only to be charged every 10.5 hours (depending on usage), thanks to its energy efficient display and low-power...
Seagate just launched their BlackArmor series of network attached storage (NAS) devices named BlackArmor NAS 440 and 420. The BlackArmor line is aimed at businesses and comes with hardware encryption, which is great in the event that your whole...
An MP3 pillow is nothing new to us, so designer Yw Li has decided to infuse a little bit of Eastern mysticism into a released concept - the Music Pillow. It is shaped after the traditional Chinese Tiger Pillow...
Pioneer says its goodbye to the world of TVs today by presenting its final launch of four Kuro models in Japan. No idea on who would actually purchase these TVs if they know the company will already cease production...
It will be interesting to see when will flexible OLED and e-paper technology actually become mainstream enough to be affordable so that concepts such as this electronic diary can be realized. The fact that designer Alexandre Foum has included...
Folks who grew up on their BlackBerries and have been enjoying the wonders of push e-mail for years will finally be able to give a shot at another email-only device known as the Peek Pronto. This messaging machine will...
Prosthetic limbs do help those who need it to live a much more normal life, and technology of prosthetics have come a long way from just a fake plastic appendage. Industrial designer Tillmann Beuscher has a heart for landmine...
Relive the 1950s with the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab. This was the most elaborate Atomic Energy educational set ever produced, but it was only only available from 1951 to 1952. Its relatively high price for the time ($50.00)...
Do you like the tablet PC form factor the most among all other computer designs? Well, why not make sure the tablet you're getting is durable enough to withstand the knocks and tumbles of life, with the Durabook RT10...
Samsung targets kids this time round with their latest handset release - the Samsung Betty Boop. Available in France via Bouygues Télécom as a limited edition phone, the Samsung Betty Boop is but a standard slider which comes plastered...
Footie fans (or soccer fans, depending on which side of the Atlantic you're on) of the England national team will be proud to pick up the official English Football Association mini-notebook courtesy of UK-based HiGrade computers. It is a...
While most people with $30,000 to spare would use to to purchase a car, stash it away for a rainy day or even place a downpayment on a second home, a few rich geeks might contemplate on purchasing a...
OCZ enters the gaming fray yet again with another mouse - the OCZ Eclipse gaming mouse. Of course, this new arrival is not alone as there is another to keep it company, also from OCZ and known as the...
Do you love those classics from the Game Boy platform? Word on the street has it that Nintendo's DSi Shop will be offering both Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games as downloads, with Nintendo's first-party titles on offer...
Guess the ebook reader market is heating up with yet another contender hitting the market - the PocketBook 360. It comes with a 5" display that is good enough to read all your text, but hopefully you have a...
They just don't stop coming - we're talking about iPhone clones, with the TiPhone being the latest in a long line, and we're sure that it isn't the last either. No idea on which operating system the TiPhone is...
LG must have extremely great dental plans for their employees - otherwise, how would you explain the deluge of cell phone models that come with monikers related to sweets? There are many examples to choose from, where the LG...
Hackers have managed to make an external IR keyboard play nice with an iPhone without having the need to jailbreak the device in the first place - after all, having a keyboard will come in handy if you're one...
Seems that AT&T will be offering folks who are clamoring for a netbook by releasing a $99 netbook model that comes with a 3G modem (in addition to a 2-year contract by most accounts) sometime this summer. The surprising...
Mintpass of Korea is the tour de force behind the Mintpad - a WinCE 5.0 Pro-based multimedia network device that is currently undergoing some Anglicization for use outside of the South Korean market. In fact, this portable device is...
Bicycles might be a green form of transportation, but they aren't in vogue if they do not fall under the Boombox Bike category. These pedal-powered monstrosities come with a self-sustaining, built-in audio system that is bound to get audiophiles...
Folks who want to have pinpoint accuracy of up to 1cm in their GPS system might want to check out the Topcon GRS-1. This GPS network rover receiver comes in a highly portable and lightweight form factor with an...
Who isn't a huge fan of America's most dysfunctional cartoon family, the Simpsons? If you're like Homer who has a favorite hangout place that serves nothing but good booze with a bartender named Moe, then this Moe's Tavern Talking...
Are you jealous that the BMW 5 Series comes with its own Heads Up Display (HUD)? Well, you too can experience the joys of the HUD even in your ancient jalopy thanks to this innovative device that provides you...
Folks in the UK are extremely blessed to have telecoms giant BT working on providing up to 40% of the UK population fiber optic broadband by 2010 - that totals to 10 million connections. They're currently in negotiations over...
We all know that computers can be upgraded, but how about amplifiers? Well, the Primare SPA22 is a rare breed where you are able to further upgrade it when you have some spare dough during the good times. The...
Want to get a decent case for your netbook but have a tough time trying to pick one out in the market? Higher Ground Gear has a new mini-Shuttle case that is meant for netbooks of up to 10" in...
Nice to see that Lenovo has finally released some specifications of the IdeaPad Y550 notebook, and this 15.6" will come with the following to whet your appetite :- Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor 4GB DDR3 RAM 320 GB...
Asus will further expand its Eee PC line by introducing voice-controlled models that will be released sometime later this year, turning the Eee PC into a truly formidable platform. The Taiwanese computing giant already have one dedicated team formed...
Epoq has released a new projector in the form of the EPP-HH07 which is more or less similar to the Evolution R-1 from Beambox. The HH07 shares roughly the same dimensions as that of a cell phone, capable of...
Good thing there are never enough ways to turn green, with the latest among them a diesel-electric hybrid bus courtesy of e-Tractioon from Netherlands which is touted to come with 50% better fuel economy over the existing fleet of...
vReveal is a standalone application that can enhance your digital videos by using algorithms previously used for military or law enforcement purposes. The principle of vReveal is simple: it is possible to improve each frame from a movie by...
March 23, 2009
[GDC 09] OnLive is a startup that aims to start "cloud gaming" - by that we mean have the server execute the game code, including the high-end graphics, then stream the (HD) video back to a much weaker gaming...
The battle for downloadable and streaming content among home users heat up, this time round with Warner Bros joining in on the fray that has already seen contenders like Netflix, Vudu and Hulu. This giant Hollywood studio aims to...
Talk about being absolutely geeky - here's a RSS Lampshade that will definitely get all your geeky friends cracked up. Apart from giving out light when you need it most when dusk falls, the RSS Lampshade is a great...
Looks like this June will be when a new iPhone will be unveiled according to one or more of AT&T's more senior officials who let certain juicy details slip. Guess Apple hopes to stem the tide of the Palm...
Diguang of China has released its latest range of LED monitors that are 19" in size, but measure a mere 13.3mm thick while tipping the scales at just 2.5kg - that's roughly half the weight of a standard 19"...
This has got to be one of the most detailed R2D2 cases ever, and yet it does not cost a whole bunch of Galactic Republic credits - no sir, all it takes is less than $120 in parts with...
These all-in-one speakers by Erick Sakal are actually a multifunctional dock-enabled system with modern wireless capabilities. The concept is extremely mind-boggling to the eyes, introducing multi-functionality without taking up precious space that is very much appreciated in this day...
Motorola, having forged an alliance with Google recently to feature the Android platform on their future smartphones, has just released word that the upcoming Windows Mobile-powered Motorola Alexander has been scrapped. This is a pity as it has been...
Keep track of all your earthly possessions with the Intelliscanner Mini - this tiny barcode reader that could is able to read barcodes without having the need to hook it up to a computer nearby. All you need to...
Zeebo Inc. aims to bring videogame consoles to homes across Brazil as well as emerging markets without breaking the bank. Meant to be the first affordable 3D console, you will find secure 3G wireless game delivery to be the...
Winter might be over for those living in the northern hemisphere, but that doesn't mean you cannot make the necessary preparations to the coming winter season. Folks who love snowboarding while having their favorite tunes to follow them can...
Here's one interesting DIY project that does its part in keeping the earth green - the Cart Bike. Half bike and half shopping cart, it certainly helps you carry all your shopping home without burdening that back of yours...
[GDC 09] GDC is kicking off and it is a good time for Adobe to launch its new version of Director. The new features include a 5.1 channel surround sound audio engine, and now game developers can use real-time...
Launched in December 2008 as a SaaS application, eCairn Conversation lets companies monitor their brand influence within selected online communities. Today, the startup released its new dashboard that gives access to a quick overview of the brand influence's metrics...
Digitalsoaps has come up with an Xbox 360 controller made of soap. It weighs 7 ounces and "fits well in the hands...unlike the original Xbox controllers", the web site says. It is made with a list of ingredients that...
Now, that the initial "wow" wave has gone by, someone asked: "Can I change the battery?" and the short answer is "Dell can do it for you". Yes, you heard me. The Adamo does not have a user-replaceable battery...
According to advocates who work with the district's homeless, that's the proportion of homeless people who own (and use) a cellphone. This shows how much society has become reliant on these devices. Once considered as a comfort or a...
It's not official, but the word on the street is that The Nokia E71 for AT will be delayed because it requires more software tweaks (Exchange Email or AT&T bloatware?) before it can be on the shelves. The good...
This is a Windows Mobile device On March 19th we suspected that Acer might use Android for a second wave of Smartphones (the first wave being the Tempo series). Anyhow, the Business Mirror just published an article in which an...
That's a cool application: it lets iPhone users plant a virtual tree from their phone while simultaneously activating the planting of a real tree. Showcased at TED, the app is now available on iTunes, the real trees are planted...
We’ve all been addicted to a virtual world at some point in time, be it Second Life, or World or Warcraft. Now a start-up called Genkii looks like it’s trying to cash in on the whole virtual world business....
Got an idea for a killer iPhone app, but don’t have the technical know-how on how to realize your dream? Well, you could always go to iPhoneAppQuotes.com to get a free quote from up to 3 iPhone development companies,...
Terminator 2 was one movie that truly blew my mind away when I first watched it as a kid, and the image of the T1000 morphing always sends chills down my spine. For those who grew up missing on...
The iPhone is one of the hottest handsets on the market even until today, and with that it makes perfect sense for peripheral manufacturers to line up a bunch of accessories to ride the money wave. No idea why...
Want to pick up new monitor speakers that are placed pretty highly on the review charts? That's where the CX5 and CX8 from M-Audio come in. These monitors will feature 5" and 8" drivers (no prizes for guessing which...
Bigfoot has just released its Killer Xeno PCIe gaming network card that aims to improve your gaming experience by a mile. It is basically a mini computer by itself that does all the work required by being powered by...
Have a little extra time on your hands with no idea on what to do? Well, if you happen to be pretty handy with DIY projects, might we suggest making new timepieces out of old and retired hard drives?...
Are you one who sits in front of the computer all day long, typing document after document while clicking your mouse with wanton abandon to go through the bunch of data provided by your boss? Well, while your feet...
While Steve Jobs himself does not bother with concepts but prefer to unleash the real thing instead, there are Apple fanboys who decide to whip up their own versions of products meant for various Mac-related devices, and the stackable...
Logitech has just confirmed that it will be working on an adapter that will enable its Harmony line of remote controls to function with Sony's PlayStation 3. This peripheral will ultimately convert the Harmony's IR signal to Bluetooth, where...
This is weird - having a video game granted a license by Swedish banking authorities, effectively turning the virtual environment into a bank. The game is known as Entropia Universe, and it has just been granted a license to...
If you're an iPod owner and want something cute to go along with it, why not consider these Dice Speakers from Buffalo? Only the Japanese can come up with something this wacky - we wonder whether anyone will take...
For folks who rarely spend their time in the kitchen but would want to change that trait, why not consider the Demy device? This is one electronic kitchen helper that is definitely essential if you don't find yourself drawn to...
Looks like Acer will be expanding its Aspire One line to yet another series known as Pro. The Acer Aspire One Pro will come in various screen sizes, and despite the increase in that, Acer has managed to find...
As its name implies, the Solar Birdhouse you see here is as green as it can get. The roof comes with a solar panel that will harness the sun's power throughout the day, storing all those converted energy into...
Top Gear fans will definitely know who The Stig is, and if you're one of his hardcore fans, chances are you will find the Stig Helmet Projection Alarm Clock to be an essential bedside device. He comes clad in...
Now here's an invention that will definitely make the world a much better place - the PhysioGlove. What does it do? Well, this is meant to help position all the electrodes required in their respective places during an ECG...
It looks as though HP will be rolling out its Pavilion dv6z notebook in due time, and while the official specifications are not available as at press time, HP has already dedicated some pages to this particular model in...
Do you happen to be a heavy Skype user? Instead of cluttering up your desktop with yet another peripheral, why not settle for this 2-in-1 device known as the Skype Mouse Phone? After all, you do get a 128...
ARM is proud to announce that they will be first off the blocks to offer console-like graphics on smartphone devices of the future, claiming that their soon-to-be-released Mali-200 and Mali-400 processors will feature improved pure performance in addition to...
Check out the Poison cell phone concept from designer Ryan Ma - it comes with a transparent display that resembles more of a perfume bottle instead of a cell phone. In fact, it is even slapped with Lenovo branding...
If you're one who loves drinking out from a can, we would advise you in getting the Cole Cleaner. No idea on why it was named that way, but we do know for certain that this device is here...
Sanwa has rolled out a brand new throat microphone for the masses - something normally seen or used only by tactical assault groups and SWAT teams, making them the purveyor of expertly trained soldiers instead of the ordinary man...
Verizon Wireless is offering yet another Nokia handset - this time round it will be the 7205 Intrigue that aims to pique your interest with the following specifications after its announcement last November :- CDMA, 1X/EV–DO Rev. A 2.2”...
Amazon seems to play a pivotal role in rolling out HD video downloads in order to keep up with Apple's recently announced iTunes HD movie offering which was made known to the world last week. It seems that HD...
Depending on which end of the scale you're on, sitting at this bus stop could be a proud or embarassing moment in your life. The bus stop's seat actually houses a scale underneath, and it will display for all...
Europe's most popular web browsers at this point in time are the Opera Mini and Opera Mobile, and the company aims to serve the interests of folks living across the pond as well. Forbes claims that the Norway-based software...
Looks like even the Toshiba G450 has not escaped from the hand of cloners - this handset is now available in a much cheaper form - the M688. You get integrated MP3 playback and 2GB of flash memory to...
The Motorola Aura is positioned as a fashionista's handset, and this will surely make it a leading target for being cloned in order to dupe rich but uninformed people. This model comes in a clamshell form factor that is...
Samsung goes even deeper into the netbook industry by introducing the NC310, making it the third generation of netbooks from the Korean electronics giant. There is no word on what kind of processor one can find underneath the chassis...
Instead of purchasing your own speakers, how about growing them? That's exactly what happens if the Forsta Speaker concept happens to take off. All you need to do is install a speaker within the bamboo hollow on the vertical...
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March 22, 2009
Here's yet another wacky method to recycle an old SNES console - by ripping out its innards and placing it within the shell of a toaster! Guess we now have a brand new proverb - man shall not live...
When we first caught whiff of Asus' Fold/Unfold concept notebooks at CES earlier this year, we were pretty impressed but left wondering how all the technology is going to fit into such an unorthodox form factor. It seems that...
If you're currently experiencing extremely tight credit lines at this moment in your life and yet want to bring home an MP3 player, have you considered getting the Icoo V616? This tiny MP3 player comes with 2GB of internal...
Targus has just released its first netbook accessory kit that targets folks who use their netbooks as the primary working machine. This kit will comprise of the Slipskin Peel Mini-Netbook Case, the Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse and the...
Stealth has just introduced the LPC-625F fanless mini Core 2 Duo computer that measures a diminutive 200mm x 200mm x 60mm, where such a tiny enclosure managed to cram in a Penryn Dual Core P8400 processor, alongside a maximum...
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. has rolled out a small black box of their own known as the iLane. It targets folks who find themselves inexorably drawn to their email as a lifeline as well as busy executives who are...
No, the Cool758 razor phone does not take on the aesthetics of Motorola's best selling RAZR cell phone series, but it instead features the literal interpretation - you will be able to rid yourself of that 5 o'clock shadow...
Having trouble getting out of bed in the mornings? How about enlisting the help of the Dynamite Alarm Clock? This one looks extremely threatening to my ear drums, and chances are it will require some fast reflexes to "defuse"...
PS3 owners who are looking for a mouse to enhance their gaming experience need not look further than the SplitFish FragFX V2 - this Switzerland-derived model supposedly offers "significant improvements" and looks really out of whack, but if you're...
Could this be true - a new Acer Aspire One netbook that further blurs the line with its 11.6" display? Of course, the most glaring difference would be the larger screen with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 complete...
Lenovo, being a Chinese company, will naturally look after its own market by unveiling the X1 triband EDGE handset there. This is a slider phone, but sadly the whole thing looks like a farce with buttons that seem to...
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