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May 1, 2009
Ashok Kumar, an analyst for Collin Stewart thinks that the Palm Pre is Dead on Arrival (DOA). He claims that the recent rumor of supply control are in fact wrong. Palm would be reducing the production because it is...
If during the current economic crisis looking at your net worth makes you feel better, check out the new Quicken Online app for iPhone. Obviously you can check you account balances, but also make payment, find an ATM or...
Asus is making the Eee 1008HA Official. This is an ultra-thin 10" design (18-26mm thick) that weighs 2.42Lbs. Inside, you will find the usual Atom 1.66 GHz, a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of memory and a WIFI-N + Bluetooth...
PhoneNews claims that to have insider information about the existence of a CDMA version of the Palm Eos (aka Pre Mini) that will work on Sprint's network. Apparently, the lower-cost Web OS phone is currently undergoing testing at Sprint...
Not only Japan is prone to earthquake, its major cities have an extended underground transportation system. When a quake happens, people can potentially be trapped for extended periods of time and suffer among many things, from dehydration. That's where...
Not actual photo of the device This is potentially very hot: Sony is said to be launching a motion sensing controller at E3, a device that would effectively open the floodgates of Wii-like games. When combined with the PS3's superior...
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April 30, 2009
With the recent deluge of iPhone and Palm Pre news, it's not too surprising that many of you have forgotten about some of the devices from HTC, one of them which is the HTC Snap. It seems that the...
It’s widely known that Apple has been planning to design a family of exclusive chips to power its future iPhone and multi-touch handheld products, though now it seems like such chips may not materialize until sometime next year. Apple...
Titan Books has just released the Terminator concept art of the Moto-Terminator, where a Terminator robot is seen riding a motorcycle - in particular, the Ducati Hypermotard. When the Terminator decides to lower itself and fuse with the bike,...
Buffalo has released a whole lot of external storage solutions in the past, but most of the time those are meant for power users which comprise of mainly males due to the target demographic. Well, looks as though they've...
The Breathing Bud device is a concept that gives a visual indicator of your air quality at home (or wherever else you place it) using color codes. It was designed to look like a pleasant bud, where vents at...
The hyped up Palm Pre isn't even out yet, and we already have another leak of a new Palm device known as the Eos that looks set to knock our collective socks off. After all, this quadband GSM/HSDPA smartphone...
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Softbank has made available a bunch of hand-made lacquered cases under the Japan Texture range, and these are unlike any other case you'll find on the market at the moment - in Japan, at least. Bear in mind being...
T-Mobile G1 users will be pleased to know that the Android Cupcake 1.5 update is now available, but do take note that customized ROMs will be able to thwart the G1’s ability to receive the update notification. Good thing...
Asus has rolled out the F6V Series notebook that is different from the rest as it boasts an infused scent to make sure your workplace always smells great even after you've worked out at a gym without taking a...
Check out this Apple netbook concept that looks set to move a gazillion units if it were ever to be released, so hopefully some boffin from Cupertino would be reading this and head straight to the drawing board to...
Yinlips has rolled out the TDB G80 MicroPC that looks set to offer yet another alternative in the world of Mobile Internet Devices (MID) without hurting your wallet too much in these times of economic hardship. After all, for...
There is nothing quite like having a space age keyboard on your desk to wow colleagues as well as friends who drop by, and the Luxeed U5 LED multicolor keyboard looks set to do the job well. This version...
Oppo Digital has rolled out its first and latest Blu-ray player - the BDP-83. Normally associated with upscaling DVD players that are able to support a wide range of formats including SACD, DVD-Audio and HDCD, the BDP-83 is no...
Sony Ericsson's W518a was first leaked out last month, and we were left wondering just how much longer do we have to wait for this clamshell Walkman phone to hit the streets. Well, good news - the FCC has...
Dell is adding more than 120 designs to its studio line, which was already very diverse. The photos speak for themselves, but you should take a look at all the designs to have a better idea of what's available....
Nokia is feeling the heat today when people on all sides lashed on the Arm11 434Mhz that it is using in the flagship N97 phone. Given the high tag price of the device ($600 without contract?), critics are right...
Research firm Strategy Analytics said that we experienced a drop of 13% in units when compared to 2008. Nokia's unit shipped dropped 19% to 115.5M, Motorola sold 14.7M handsets a 50% drop. Sony Ericsson is down 35% in unit...
There are quite a few Wii Energizer charging stations, but this one uses induction to achieve wireless charging of the Wii remote(s), with or without the silicon sleeve shown in the photo. Induction is the same technology that is...
Amazon has announced an updated to the types of files that Kindle supports. DocX and RFT are fresh additions in the announcement, although some users commented that RTF was already in when Kindle 2 came out. The fee structure...
HTC has done a great job with the design of its Windows Mobile top-layer: it is beautiful, clean and full of little practical details, even if the usability could still widely be improved. This HTC theme for the BlackBerry...
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Designer Jan Rytir's vision for a mobile internet device (MID) is appetizing : this 180x80x20mm device uses an (touch?) OLED display, has a physical keyboard and a trackball. On the outside, it is possible to spot ports like 2xUSB,...
Jarrad Woods has found the geekiest way to send a resignation letter to his employer. The videogame engineer coded a mini Mario game that serves as a resignation letter. You can try it here. Cool stuff (well, not for...
The LG BL40 cellphone is starting to pop on the radar, but the one feature that people are scratching their heads about is that 345x800 display resolution. From a distance, this seems to hint to a wide format, or...
Solid State Drives (SSD) might get faster, but one of the elements that block out their full potential is the fact that they currently run on an infrastructure build for mechanical drives. From I/O controllers to the OS code...
Microsoft's Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 should be available to consumers for testing next week, and you should know that Microsoft will let people run it freely until June 2010. Doesn't it sound much better than the usual 30-day...
Yesterday's rumor about a second Palm device for the end of 2009 was mildly interesting, but today's snapshot is much more interesting. BGR has published what a tipster claims to be a photo of the second Palm Web OS...
The Buzz of the day seems to revolve around the fact that Apple is hiring top-level chip engineers/executives like Raja Koduri and Bob Drebin (both ex AMD CTO). But why does it comes as a revelation today? Apple has...
Thanks to their friendly design and ease of use, Flip cameras have taken a good chuck of this casual video market. The new models of this franchise bring a larger, higher-resolution 2" display (versus 1.5) more memory (up to...
The Electrofluidic Display (EFD) technology can display images without a backlight, the main source of power drainage in mobile computing. Instead of lighting pixels, it uses an "ink" that is trapped between two layers of plastic. When electricity passes...
It takes some dedication to go through the trouble of building this NES Controller Mouse out of foam), but don't hope to order one: it's a unique concept and we doubt that a working version will ever be produced. It...
Roxio is building on Windows 7 the touch capabilities of Window7. Users can use a touch interface to select photo and video files, drag and drop content or select between image manipulation tools. Bizarrely a fancy pinch and zoom...
Codenamed Hello, the computer has a very simple design, some say "Mac-like", and costs only 1 Euro, when bundled with a 24-month DSL contract and the landline subscription that goes with it (40 Euro/mo). Hello runs on Linux and...
April 29, 2009
By Ravit Lichtenberg (blog)[OnHollywood] Avatar and alternate self solutions had a prominent presence at the OnHollywood conference here in West Hollywood: Club Cooee (above) combines online and offline social experiences via 3D environment and characters. Club Cooee users can...
Scientists have stumbled upon a method to control the human brain using flashes of light, after successfully conducting experiments at the MIT Media Lab, activating a specific set of neurons in a monkey’s brain. The strongest point of this...
You know that you want the Sprint Treo Pro badly even though everyone else tells you to wait for the Pre or pick up an iPhone 3G instead. Well, if you're adamant on having it your way, then make...
OK, you might think that the Nintendo Wii is one kiddy video game console no thanks to its waggle actions, but then again it has spawned some rather serious titles where said actions proved to be much more engaging...
One of the major drawbacks of an iPod is the lack of an FM transmitter, but no worries about it as there are already dozens of iPod FM transmitters in the market thanks to third party accessories manufacturers. This...
Want to enjoy your cinema experience in relative peace and quiet without any incoming phone calls disrupting the show? Perhaps the Super Power GSM Cellular Jammer might help those cell phone-obsessed folks chill out for a moment, teaching them...
The Rubik's Cube is one puzzle toy that had me baffled for years, as there was no such thing as Internet tutorials back in my day as well as the lack of brain power on my part. Unfortunately, certain...
Oregon Scientific latest timepiece for the home would be the Auto-Rotate Wooden Projection Clock which is able to throw the current time in either vertical or horizontal formats, depending on your preference (and iits current orientation, of course), thanks...
Pioneer has come up with its latest navigation and multimedia device for the range of VW, Skoda or Seat cars, and the NavGate AVIC-F9110BT aims to offer an all-in-one solution that ought to keep you satisfied until the next...
The NVIDIA Ion platform is slowly but surely making its way into mainstream consciousness, with a couple of machines from Taiwan - the ASRock and Pegatron, being spotted recently at a conference. NVIDIA has plans to make available its...
Want your entire family to move around in the greenest manner possible without sacrificing on comfort and efficiency? Apart from public transport, there is always the alternative of purchasing your very own electric vehicle - the ZENN Neighborhood Electric...
Crave UK has put together a fun typing contest between an iPhone and an Asus Netbook while racing in a rally car. The iPhone wins of course... Apple should have thought of that one as the lack of QWERTY keyboard...
While there are some of us out there who are willing to face an army in unarmed combat, this very same person might actually cower in fear at the sight of needles. The Venus prototype could do away with...
Nice to know that this Darth Vader Alarm Clock won't jolt you out of bed with a Force Choke, and good thing the Dark Lord of the Sith does not have biological arms anymore, otherwise he might even think...
Lego is the building block of many an inspired idea, and today we have the Lego iMac G4 Junior that was inspired by Luxo Junior of Pixar fame. Unfortunately, you won't find this to have any form of computing...
Oh great, while Palm is said to be engineering some buzz for the Palm Pre's launch, here comes a rumor about a device that's so far away, we might see the first photos hit us months from now. Of...
It looks like Vodafone is beginning to offer the HTC Magic worldwide, one country at a time. After Spain and Germany, Vodafone’s UK branch has issued a press release announcing that they too will be offering the Magic as...
Looking for more insight into the upcoming iPhone 3.0 firmware? Well, you can always check out the iPhone OS 3.0 beta 4, which is now available to the developer community, alongside iTunes 8.2 pre-release. Keep in mind that you’ll...
Information security isn't really that tight around Mio's offices it seems, as we now have word that both the Moov S401 and S501 will be out Stateside via Radio Shack sometime in the middle of next month onwards. The...
Samsung has added yet another member to its Tocco range - the Tocco Lite that is comes after the F480 and the Ultra Edition, reaching out to those who want a fashionable touchscreen handset without costing a bomb. It...
If you're wondering just who else is eavesdropping on your conversation, why not fork out a bundle for some peace of mind with the Securephone? This is but an ordinary looking HTC P3470 at first glance that has been...
We showed you leaked photos of the upcoming HP MediaSmart Server LX195, but let's go beyond its good looks to see what type of user is targeted and what this device does. HP's target is the tech enthusiast who...
When we met with Nokia at Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco, we discussed about the Ovi store and how it would make things easy for carriers to customize and bill. Arguably, the billing part is very convenient to...
There's no pricing information out there about this GeForce GTX 285 for Mac, but you can look at the PC version to get an idea. It's been confirmed to us that this GeForce will be out by June. In...
Built by Scottish company Proven Energy, this base station that runs simultaneously on solar and wind energy is deployed in Turkey. We're all for green energy, but we guess that this is used only for very remote area where...
Here's a video that shows how Android can be skinned to have an iPhone-like interface. It is not a perfect replica, but it shows that it's about software and design more than it is about hardware and features. Cool stuff....
Analysts expect Palm to limit its Palm Pre stocks to artificially squeeze supply to generate more buzz around the launch, which is expected to happen right before the iPhone update launch. Around 375000 units on average are estimated to...
Sensitive Object from France has announced its work on Anywhere MultiTouch. Just in case you wonder what this is all about, it is a Windows 7-compliant platform which is able to turn just about any everyday object like glass,...
Sometimes, there are just devices that don't really make a whole lot of sense - the Non-Shaking Cocktail Cyclone, for example. Seriously, if you're one who loves having a drink every now and then, surely you can't be too...
A flying car is still the stuff of fantasy, or is it? Apparent not, as Leigh Aerosystems’ latest concept is the flying automobile known as the “High Road.” This aerocar looks to be inspired by Molt Taylor’s Aerocar, which...
Don't you wish computers these days came with an instant turbo button that was found in much older PCs (the 80286 era was a good example) - instead, we all have to rely on software tweaks these days. GMABooster...
Panasonic is currently working on a new 37" OLED TV that could be out anywhere from 18 months to 2 years' time, as the company is currently researching HD OLED TVs. This news comes across as a surprise since...
By Ravit Lichtenberg (blog) Bill Gurley, General Partner, Benchmark capital gave the Keynote address at the OnHollywood conference this morning. Bill is the author of Above the Crowd; coming from design engineering and analyst background; he brings a truly...
Fancy a watch that is made out of wood? Well, you might laugh at the idea but this was actually done by Bronnikovs during the pre-revolutionary era, and it is no surprise that only a handful of these survived...
How many of you out there own QWERTY-enabled devices like the HP iPAQ or Palm Treo? Well, what difference have you made to the world around you with this device, apart from flooding your friends with more text messages...
A handful of folks who love both scooters as well as flights of stairs might find the Pumgo to be just the device they're looking for. This pedal-powered scooter works much better compared to pushing your foot along the...
The PXP-900 might actually fool the less knowledgable into thinking this is a Sony PSP, but take a closer look and you'll realize that this is but a retro gaming machine that was specially packaged to keep up with...
We would love to see the efficiency of solar panels increase to a level where you don't take longer to charge compared to using the device itself. The Gramo Speakers are a step in the right direction, and by...
Lenovo and RIM have come together to offer the Constant Connect capability, where you will be able to experience emails that are forwarded and cached from your BlackBerry to your notebook when it is turned off. Sounds pretty pointless...
Who says gadgets cannot be sleek and sexy? The Moonlight dual screen laptop concept looks set to melt even the hardest skeptic's heart, featuring a touch screen display on the lower segment which doubles up as a mouse or...
According to B&H (the seller), there are less than 20 of these for-order lenses. We're not sure what the optical zoom is, but we'd say that it's a lot! Here are the dizzying specs: Minimum focus distance: 45.9 feet...
AMD has just released the Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition 2.8GHz processor that will be one of the faster 65nm dual-core processor from AMD's budget line. The Black Edition model makes some leeway for owners to overclock past the...
Performance freaks for computers will be pleased to know that Cooler Master has come up with the latest model in the HAF (High Airflow Flow) line, known as the HAF 922. This mid-tower offering is able to hold up...
The almighty FCC has put the Motorola A4500 through its paces and decided that it was worthy enough to make the cut, so we can all expect the A4500 (also known as the Napoleon) to make an appearance Stateside...
The VeloCity Cycle Route Guide is one conceptual design that we would love to see come true, since it looks totally radical compared to any other GPS navigation systems that we've seen in the past. It looks like some...
Nielsen has published a report that shows that 60% of Twitter users quit using the service after one month. This will of course make the day of Twitter's critics that will be quick to point out that Twitter is...
Guess the iPod really changed the way certain things work in our lives, even the design of the standard tie which is now able to cradle an iPod of your choice within without anyone else being the wiser for...
Samsung has a new story to tell to those who have plenty of data to store - the Story Station. Nice to know it isn't sorry at all in the specifications department, featuring 1.5TB of storage space within, connected...
It is always fun to guess how much manufacturers pay to build handsets and iSupply is the best guess in town. The site put the material cost (cost of the components) for the Palm Pre at $138 and one...
Samsung turns the traditional camcorder design upside down with the SMX-C14 and C10 devices that literally look out of this world. Strangely enough, the Korean consumer electronics giant failed to mention the resolution, but we're betting it will be...
Designer Tommaso Gecchelin has a great love for Apple products, resulting in the MacBook Touch concept design that plays with the idea of Apple flirting with something smaller compared to what it normally releases where notebooks are concerned. According...
Word is out that the Motorola Calgary will be the first Android-powered smartphone from Motorola, and it looks as though it will come with a slider QWERTY keyboard. Hopefully the Calgary will do its part in pulling the big...
Guess the range of corny accessories for the Nintendo Wii shows no signs of letting up, with the WiSkab being one of the latest. It is attached to the Balance Board, enabling you to tilt and pump in various...
Don't be too thrilled that the upcoming Windows 7 will be able to handle XP programs in a special "XP Mode", as doing so will place a great strain on most average computers. While the advent of a new...
Wireless High Definition, or wireless HD, is the wave of the future where home entertainment is concerned, since you no longer have to bother with getting all tangled up when entertaining others at home. Amimon is offering their new...
Currently under test, this low-cost polymer artificial knee has a performance much closer to the $10000-$100000 titanium-based models than common one-axis low-cost knees. A team at Stanford University built this new knee by studying high-end models and aimed at...
This is a concept, not an official Sony PSP image Rumors about the next-generation (or iteration) PSP abound but 1up claims to have insider information about the upcoming device. The next PSP would be called PSP Go! and could be...
We told you yesterday that Microsoft dispelled rumors of a Microsoft-branded phone several times (Steve Balmer said so himself at MWC), and in the aftermath of the Microsoft/Verizon rumor, Microsoft says it again: they are focusing on getting Windows...
Palm Pre fans, we know that you can't wait to get your hands on one, but while we're all waiting for the launch, here are a few more screenshots....
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CP Technologies just announced this 3G wireless router that be used to share a 3G connection thanks to its Cardbus slot on the side. Obviously you will need a compatible 3G device and data plan. We've tried something like...
April 28, 2009
Seems that we have confirmation of the BlackBerry Tour making its way Stateside this July from Verizon, and while this information is not as accurate as our daily weather reports, it was picked out from a trusted source so...
Don't you just love a company known as iBuyPower? At least each product you get reminds you that whatever you purchased is pretty beefy in its own right. Well, iBuyPower's latest product is the LAN Warrior that can function...
Sugar Labs is currently working on their latest Fedora 11-based LiveUSB distro known as "Sugar on a Stick" that will boot from most computers, while carrying the Sugar environment of the user, files and settings no matter where they...
Ennova Direct Corporation (DBA ION Technologies) is out with the world's first - a USB flash drive equipped with an OLED display, and not only that, it will come with a retractable USB connector and an integrated biometric fingerprint...
Theo Watson has programmed a new iPhone app that simulates old school vinyl spinning simply by spinning one's handset. The app will take advantage of the accelerometer found within the iPhone/iPod touch, where you will then be able to...
It is common knowledge that Hummers aren't exactly the cleanest and greenest vehicles to roam our roads, but Raser Technologies aims to turn the tables by working on a prototype H3 vehicle that is able to hit an estimated...
Epson has come up with their new Ensemble HD Home Cinema which is a long overdue update considering their last high end Home Theater in-a-box was released nearly a couple of years ago. This time round, you will benefit...
Are you still using Internet Explorer? Surely by now you would've known about the speed of other browsers compared to Microsoft's built-in browser? If you haven't yet given Firefox, Safari or Chrome a go, why not take a chance...
The award-winning 5.5 designers firm has come up with a new Data/Share peripheral for LaCie, where it merges a memory card reader with a USB interface to turn it into an impromptu USB flash drive with ever changing memory...
Averatec is currently working on a new Android-powered netbook that is claimed to be “a merger of cellphone and PC technology” - at least that's what most people think since it would make perfect sense to take that route....
We know that the US doesn't have the best broadband deals compared to the rest of the world, but kudos to Cablevision for upping the ante by offering the "fastest home Internet service in the United States" from next...
It took half a dozen weeks for Dell’s multitouch Studio 19 all-in-one to arrive in the US after it made its debut in Japan, giving consumers yet another choice when it comes to an all-in-one desktop computer that ain't...
Before long, it will be a full-on arms race: Nero announced their GPU-accelerated media converter last week, and now it's CyberLink that jumps on the CUDA train. Note that CyberLink was already working with ATI's Stream GPU compute. The...
Another day another Palm Pre rumor: the rumored date comes from an internal Sprint document listing several handsets published by member Coal on SprintGurus and republished by Precentral.net. This rumor is consistent with the one published earlier by Gizmodo,...
Verizon is getting a lot of hype today. After the rumored new Apple devices for Verizon, the web is now buzzing with a rumor about Microsoft’s phone project codenamed "Pink" that would be a marriage between Windows Mobile and Zune....
Vine is a location-aware twitter-like app that would let one share information with their friends in case of an emergency. Vine runs on Windows (only) and users can send messages and alerts via email or SMS. It is already...
Zoho, the online collaborative applications suite is expanding its mobile offering to Android, BlackBerry, Symbian. Initially rolled out for the iPhone and Windows Mobile under the Zoho name, the new Zoho Mobile include all the new platforms and is...
Industry sources from Taiwan indicates that the demand for Intel's Atom processor has been slowing despite the rush to build cheaper computers during the recession. Digitimes offers a few explanations: Celeron-based notebooks can compete in price with Atom-based computers...
Rumors about Apple coming with two devices for the Verizon network has been spreading like wildfire, even if it's supported only by alleged information from "people familiar with the matter". The first device would be a giant iPod, also...
Scarecrows of yore were cute to some, but fast forward technology as well as time and we could benefit from the Digital Scarecrow. This unique conceptual device comes with an infrared ray sensor eye that is able to detect...
PQI is an old hand where SSDs are concerned, and their latest release is the 2.5" SATAII SSD X25M which boasts some pretty impressive performance figures. How does a maximum read speed of 250MB/sec and a maximum write speed...
The Eee PC line has certainly spread its wings far and wide, making its way to Japan, known by the model number 1003HAG. This one is different from others in the market since it will come with an internal...
Creative offers yet another portable media player to its lineup with the Zen MX, where you can choose from 8GB or 16GB models. Don't expect this to challenge the iPod's dominance anytime soon, although it does come with a...
Ikea is well known for their foray into renewable materials as well as keeping an overall green theme throughout the organization, and this time round they're offering $20 Sunnan LED work lamps for the masses. These lamps rely fully...
It is a stereotyped to classify men as being too proud to stop and ask for directions, preferring to go round and round instead when lost. We suppose if the GPS PathQuest makes the jump from concept to actual...
The Indian government has decided to stop playing the waiting game with the rumored $10 notebook that it has taken a decisive action of purchasing a quarter of a million units of XO notebooks from OLPC. These machines will...
The Meizu M8 is already a rather rare phone, but what are the chances of you being able to pick up a white colored version of the device? According to the latest rumors, dealers are already expecting to receive...
About a week earlier than the expected launch of the HTC Magic in the UK, Vodafone’s Spanish webpage has already started offering the device, and is offering it for a slightly higher price that in the UK. Of course,...
Engineers from Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) have manged to develop rolls of paper stereo speakers which could see action in cars from as early as next year onwards, and this same group also hopes to introduce these...
The NES controller means many things to different people, as an entire generation grew up with a steady diet of 8-bit games, leading them to fall in love with video games throughout subsequent console generations. It makes perfect sense...
Another day, another social networking tool to help you fight the "social networking fatigue" (quote borrowed from a friend). Quub promises to make your constant status updating to Facebook and Twitter easier by providing you with pre-defined words and...
Ladies will find the USB Rechargeable Torch with Card Reader useful since it will be able to illuminate your seemingly cavernous handbag in dark venues like cinemas when looking for something in particular, courtesy of its trio of super...
Steampunk is one genre that some people get it and others don't, so those who fall under the former will be interested in the Rusted Steampunk USB Drive 2.0 that looks as though it was salvaged from the Titanic...
It just can't stop - rumors of Apple coming up with a netbook version of the MacBook. The latest rumor would involve a listing for a particular "MacBook Mini" in Adium, and we wonder whether the way this term...
Two researchers from Carnegie Mellon University think that the entire touchscreen display and button rivalry is getting old, hence deciding to come to a compromise with a 3D-capable touchscreen. Apparently, they have decided on a hard acrylic chamber that...
Sea&Sea from Japan has a brand new underwater camera bundle known as the DX-2G which strangely enough, resembles a Ricoh GX200 clone. And we thought that only Chinese manufacturers were into making copies of others' intellectual property. That gripe...
We all know that grooving to your favorite tunes are one of the more relaxing things one can do, and the advent of the MP3 format has made all the more easier with tons of MP3-compatible devices flooding the...
Unitek has released a new 3.5" Multi-Functional Bay that is able to hold a whole bunch of storage solutions, including a 2.5" SATA hard drive enclosure, an SD and SDHC memory card slot, a microSD(HC) slot as well as...
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Users of Apple's MobileMe service will be able to access the Chat Support around the clock, which is a pleasant surprise for everyone to show just how serious Apple is about their MobileMe services. The fruity company specially designed...
rAndom International was requested to work on a new interactive installation that was meant to showcase the clearly vast potential of next generation OLED technology. Inspired by a beautiful mirror finish quality of individual OLED modules, the You Fade...
What the heck - this is one product which has a really zany name, known as 'Kiss the LUVU'! We suppose it is a play on "Kiss the lover", but the lover here isn't one's other half but a...
Genius has rolled out its latest high definition digital video camera - the G-Shot HD520 which does not only snap images of stills at 11-megapixels, it is also able to shoot 5-megapixel MPEG4/H.264 videos without missing a beat. Features...
It is official - the Android 1.5 SDK is now available for the masses, so make sure you make a beeline for the download page if you're keen in developing software as well as interesting applications for the Cupcake...
Arbor's M1256 medical tablet PC is no ordinary device (apart from the fact that it is most comfortable in a hospital) as it features cellular connectivity in addition to GPS navigation. Features of this little tablet that could include...
You ain't hip if you don't own a netbook, or so that's the general feeling these days. The UMID M1 mbook jumps aboard the netbook bandwagon, where the device ships in a relatively neat package that offers out-of-the-box Internet...
You might be all brawn on the outside but take one look at the Scopedog Turbo Custom and chances are you might have to hold a talk with your other half on spending some of the "our money" for...
A study by J. Gold Associates have come to a conclusion that ditching your notebook after an average of 3 years is much more cost-effective compared to extending the notebook's lifespan by up to 5 years. It seems as...
Being a Jedi would mean one upholds all that is good, true and honorable - even while on the battlefield. The Dual Action Electronic Lightsaber, we believe, is a product of the Sith since it comes with a hidden...
Robots are still a long way off from holding a meaningful and engaging conversation with us humans, but the Swiss-developed QB1 robot ditches its looks (which can be amended later of course) for its ability to entice ordinary folk...
Verizon wants you to be smooth with the ladies, hence making available the Samsung SCH-u350 Smooth clamshell handset that does its primary job - keeping you in touch with others well. This CDMA (800/1900MHz) device will also come with...
Peter Sand has come up with this art display system known as plant fasting, where a huge robot equipped with interchangeable tools to handle a variety of gardening tasks will function seamlessly as a mostly automated system. To make...
Table football - also known by its shorter nick, foosball, is now back on your respective desks not as a software but as actual hardware. The Mini Foosball is far from being the size of a stock Tornado or Lowen table,...
Want to relive your moment as a kid when blowing bubbles while bathing was pure fun and sheer joy? Why not do so with the Happy Savon bath time bubble blower? This two AA-powered device will be able to...
When Nintendo came up with the Wii, surely they could not have predicted its wild success by a long shot, and we're pretty confident they also did not realize that the humble Wiimote could be used as a viable...
Let's face it - the iPhone battery isn't exactly the longest lasting power reserve in the world where consumer electronics are concerned, and hence the need for third party accessories like the Power Slider. This unique device not only...
We know that winter is still months away for some, but there is no hard in making the necessary preparations months ahead, is there? While you're at it, you might as well do it in style with Dutch designer...
What happens when you have a certain level of technical know-how in your head and a first generation iPod nano? Why, call me Ben Kokes and come up with an iPod nano GPS hack, of course. This modification project...
The brand new HP ProBook S Series, which ships today, comes in 3 formats: 14", 15.6" and 17.3". Overall, this series has been designed to bring performance and value to HP's customers and value often means finding the right...
April 27, 2009
Not so long ago, many people (but not us) were beating on Oakley's head with a stick for making MP3 glasses and now MP3 glasses are cool all the sudden? Tri-Specs has built mp3 sunglasses with a twist: they have retractable...
Department store Selfridges decided to indulge a little when celebrating its centennial year in existence by commissioning 10 exclusive, limited edition BlackBerry smartphones from RIM that are individually numbered from one to ten, retailing at their flagship London store...
If you do anything time-intensive with your computer (besides gaming or watching Hulu...) you know that your data needs to be protected (curiously, many people learn the hard way). Axxana is a disk array that is designed to resist...
South Korea has to beef up its infrastructure so cope with the surge in electric consumption and one piece of the puzzle seems to reside in the use of a superconducting electric pipeline that will basically do what these...
This freshly updated YouTube video shows Skype, web browsing and more applications running on what's supposed to be an Android laptop. Yes, the touch display works but you don't have the fancy zoom/pinch zoom and it is clear that apps...
If you don't travel very often, you might not be very sensitive to the data-roaming pricing problem that many of us have. A customer named Alberto learned the hard way: he called CNN after being billed $62,000 of wireless...
Apple is reportedly adding native support for YouTube in QuickTime by making it easier for users to convert and upload movies formatted optimally for the online video site. This comes in addition of the strong support already present in...
There is little doubt that keyboards (and mice) have to be the most germs-prone computing equipement that you own, but if you're scared of germs, or if you like to eat Burgers while typing, the Silver Seal Washable keyboard...
General Electric has been using the much hyped holographic storage technology to achieve a 100-fold storage space boost over today's DVDs, while conserving the same standard 12cm disc form-factor. Today's optical discs can use one or more layers in...
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Amazon's Kindle 2 now has a new Folio booklight case to snuggle within, where the latter comes with a small memo pad (presumably to write down notes in the real world after digesting the thoughts of the virtual world),...
If someone told you that the iPod touch could surf at amazing WiBRO speeds, chances are you'd laugh your head off at this cuckoo bird. Well, nobody's laughing now with Korean cellular provider KT having launched a new network...
It is the best of times, it is the worse of times - we suppose many people will attest to the latter at this moment instead of the former. Averatec understands how tight some of us might be financially...
Did Ted Morgon, Skyhook founder and CEO, accidentally let slip of certain details regarding a Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 cell phone? There hasn’t been any official word on the existence of such a device just yet, but in an...
Did Ted Morgon, Skyhook founder and CEO, accidentally let slip of certain details regarding a Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 cell phone? There hasn’t been any official word on the existence of such a device just yet, but in an...
Sony has just released a couple of Bluetooth 2.1 headphones for those who are looking for a wireless audio experience that are steeped in echo and noise canceling technology. The two models would be the Sony DR-BT100CX and DR-BT101,...
We see more and more netbooks feature built-in 3G connectivity these days, so it does make sense to have dual-purpose wireless chips in the market that will go some way in clearing up space within an already cramped netbook...
Everything has to get portable these days, and the Mypressi Twist is no exception being the first truly portable espresso machine in the world. Featuring a pneumatic engine that functions with CO2 cartridges, you are able to squeeze out...
High Definition (HD) technology is getting more and more pervasive these days, culminating in the VholdR ContourHD helmet which is touted to be the first HD wearable camcorder in the world. It makes you look like a Starship Trooper...
With so many different netbooks flooding the market at the moment, it makes perfect sense to pick up an (relatively) old Eee PC 701 and tinker around with it - who knows what you might end up with? markp1989...
Belkin has its latest product for the masses - the CushDesk peripheral that targets those who do plenty of work on their notebooks when traveling. This work surface features a padded underside that sits comfortably on your lap without...
Do you want to do your bit and save the environment? For folks who tend to work late into the night, why not get the Mr. Brightside as your faithful notebook companion to light up the keyboard instead of...
Color shifting used to be the stuff of fiction for many since time immemorial, but modern technology has made it a possibility thanks to an uber smart team of boffins from the New University of Lisbon who developed a...
Official USB 3.0-compatible products are not out yet, but that has not stopped USBfever from rolling out their first USB 3.0 peripheral - the USB 3.0 male-to-male cable that is going for a mere $9.99. Might as well get...
The Nintendo Wii isn't the only console that forces you to move around and exercise when playing the game, as [matt]'s final project for his computer engineering course is a Space Invaders clone that requires the player to move...
Antares of Korea has released its KPMP316 MP3 player that comes in the form factor of an earpiece, making sure you get to enjoy your favorite tunes on-the-go while minimizing the amount of devices you have to carry around....
If you're in a highly stressed job, then it would be a no-brainer to pick up this USB accessory - the USB Garden that comes with some cut off bamboo shoots complete with a USB-powered pump underneath that constant...
Asus has just announced its latest power supply, the G Series that comes in both 1000W and 850W flavors, where either one would be able to achieve stable, high voltage performance. This state-of-the-art power supply is more than able...
Forget about Sauron's palantir - Brando has something better in the form of the GSM Spy Ear. This device is small enough to be hidden in a room where you will be able to eavesdrop on all the conversations...
Leyio holds the distinction of offering the first UWB storage device in the world, relying on Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) transmissions to swap files wirelessly without being shackled by the limited speeds that Wi-Fi networks offer. This Leyio USB storage...
Just when you think that all speakers do are pump out great sounding audio (only if you have a good pair), along comes Kenwood to turn the tables by parading their prototype speakers that feature an OLED display on...
At first glance, what you see here might actually fool you into thinking that it is a real T-Mobile G1, but this is actually a pretty good clone. The cat is out of the bag when one realizes the...
You know how it is with us fans of manga comics and yet know nuts about the written Japanese word? Well, we've had to rely on the generous and long, hard labor put in by selfless otakus who have...
The Fujitsu LOOX U series has another addition to its family of Atom-based mini notebooks powered by Windows XP, with the U/C50N being the first UMPC on the market that features the recently introduced 2.0GHz Atom Z550 processor. This...
Seems that portable gaming systems that handle retro games are dime a dozen these days, and the Dingoo A320 is yet another one of them, although it also goes by a much more complex model number - the CVFH-N03-4G....
Second chances don't really come by often, but when it does, one ought to do their best to grab it with both hands and not let go. That must be what the suits at Verizon Wireless are thinking as...
T-Mobile USA is currently preparing to release its latest affordable messaging phone - the Samsung t349. This candybar handset is a no-frills phone that will hit the markets this May 20th, targeting both pre-paid and post-paid customer segments. We...
The Seagate Replica is a new external USB storage system aimed at simplifying backups. How does it do it? Simply by backing everything up, including the operating system. The software will self install from the USB drive, there's not...
KTF, a Korean mobile operator has just announced their first working 256MB and 512MB USIM prototypes that is meant to be used in your smartphone or 3G. This will provide greater storage flexibility in your device, and we suspect...
Here's something for those of us who want to take that extra step in conserving our environment so that our children would have some place to live in when we're dead and gone - the Every Drop Counts Water...
All it takes is just a couple of months from now when Asus will roll out its latest nettop, the EeeBOX B208. This model will be powered by Intel's Atom 330 processor with the following specifications thrown in for...
Toshiba has begun to ship its new 32nm NAND flash memory that was originally supposed to be out this fall, which is always good news for us consumers as that means we ought to be able to get hold...
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Now here's something you don't see everyday for obvious reasons - the Gun Camera which was designed by Franziska Dierschke. All you need to do is point and shoot - literally, although hot lead won't come out from the...
April 26, 2009
The Japanese have it good - at least where Wii owners are concerned. Nintendo will be bringing a video distribution service to the Wii in that part of the world on the 1st of May, and it will fall...
Trust DARPA to come up with impossible requests - they have just come up with a demand for an accurate computer simulation of a living humanoid brain. As for the purpose of this accurate simulator, it remains to be...
Scientists in England have successfully developed a new computer which is not only able to read lips but know the difference between languages as well. Apparently, this was made possible by statistically modeling the lip motions of 23 bilingual...
Word has it that Pantech of Korea is currently working on a new XDA smartphone for O2, and this new handset will be dubbed the XDA Venn. Very little detail is known about it apart from the fact that...
If you do a whole lot of traveling, chances are you will get tired of lugging your suitcases all around after a while, where long distances make 5kg feel as though it is ten times the amount. Hammacher Schlemmer...
Want to keep Junior happy while you're doing your gardening? Get him the Virtual Soccer Ball that comes with a built-in digital LCD display which is capable of keeping track of the number of times the ball has been...
While Windows 7 Release Candidate was leaked out on Torrent Trackers last week, we have now uncovered news of a Windows XP Mode in Windows 7. Assuming all goes well as the Windows XP Mode functions as advertised, this...
Passionate French kissing is an intimate act, and who else but French freelance inventor Georges Koussouros to come up with the KissPhone. The KissPhone was designed with a huge pair of lips that is able to measure the pressure,...
Good to know the Rubik's Cube Alarm Clock you see here won't cause your brains to end up in a knot each morning as you attempt to solve it to stop its incessant ringing - it comes with buttons...
Heidi Klum is back to fulfil her role as the ‘Ambassador of Style ‘ for LG’s Rumor2 cell phone, offering a range of personalized backplates for the Rumor2 designed according to Heidi's tastes in fashion. Of course, if you...
Have a little bit of extra cash that you don't know what to do with it? Well, designer Helmet Schafferhofer thinks one can spend one's way out of a recession by coming up with the Heimweh Loge multimedia lounger...
While the world is extremely interested in seeing the Nokia N97 arrive at their respective country's doorsteps, TIM has decided to go one step further by listing a $793.38 price point for this highly anticipated N-Series smartphone from Nokia....
Shining Technology has rolled out its CitiDISK R258, a portable tapeless video recorder that relies on high-capacity removable storage media, capable of holding up to 250GB of memory which translates to approximately 19 hours of DV/HDV footage or 5...
Travis Schmidt must have had a fair bit of free time before he came up with the R/C Nerf Tank. This DIY project comes with an on-board camera for remote viewing, featuring built-in speakers for "psychological warfare". Amazing stuff,...
Nice to know that being in a family has benefits, as with the case of the Asus Eee PC 1000H and 1000HE that are able to share the same keyboard. The Eee PC 1000HE's battery seems to be able...
If you're interested in the HTC Touch Diamond2, then you'll be pleased to know that the device can be yours for free as long as you agree to a £30 monthly contract with O2 for 2 years with 9...
Virgin Trains is about to hop on the Wi-Fi bandwagon by making this service available on all of its Pendolino trains. Unfortunately, passengers won't be able to enjoy this service for free unless you're in First Class (bummer). An...
Word on the street has it that Samsung might release a new Omnia Pro in due time which will feature a full QWERTY keyboard to accompany a wide touchscreen display, similar to what we've look at in the Touch...
Oregon Scientific is back with its latest - the Diamond Weather Station that comes with Swarovski crystal elements to add a touch of class wherever it is displayed. The Swarovski crystals will actually shape into common weather images depending...
Some analysts predict that Palm could be dead by 2010, while others think otherwise. As for Credit Suisse, they think that Sprint will carry the Palm Pre for $150 with contract in order to start a price war with...
Samsung's i7500 look set to be the first Android-powered cell phone from the Korean consumer electronics giant, and word has it the Samsung i7500 will debut in Germany sometime this June on an exclusive agreement with O2. Since it...
The new MSI X-Slim X340 is on its way, where this 13.4" notebook will feature the following :- Intel CULV (Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage) technology Intel GS45 chipset Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics Intel Core 2 Solo processor Up to...
Pure Digital will be rolling out a sequel to its HD-capable pocket video camera, where this new device will be known as the Flip Ultra HD. You won't see a leap to full High Definition here as it is...
If you are feeling flush despite the rest of the world reporting nothing but doom and gloom concerning the economic situation, here's something to capture your attention - Japanese gadget artist UFO Hayashi’s blinged out Acer Aspire One which...
MashiMaro is back in an MP3 player form factor alongside ears which light up, adding to its appeal. We suppose the manufacturers had to do something apart from relying on star power of MashiMaro alone to push as many...
Sanyo's famous Eneloop label has entered the cycling world with the CY-SPG226 battery-assisted bicycle. It boasts an impressive range of 85km, but that doesn't mean you don't have to sweat it out when traveling to and fro. This long...
The second edition of the FC Mobile is now available with the addition of new peripherals. Apart from the higher quality case, you are now able to output the FC Mobile II's signal to a TV set, which means...
Asus has released yet another Express TV Stick that brings both high quality digital (DVBT) and analog TV signal reception in a single device. This peripheral allows users to watch their favorite TV shows while accessing multimedia entertainment regardless...
The Husqvarna Automower 260 ACX is unique as it enables the mower to actually contact you on your cell phone via SMS should it need some help. Otherwise, it will go about quietly mowing your lawn, spreading the clippings...

