[E3 2009] Once again, the rumors were spot on, except that we now know what the PSP Go will look like, even if the earlier concept was close. Recent leaks have appeared online in the past hour or so....
May 30, 2009
May 29, 2009
This new video shows the upcoming HTC Hero, most notably a user interface designed from HTC known as Rosie. As you know, HTC has put a lot of work on making Windows Mobile's UI better and it looks like the...
The Kindle won't have a color screen "for quite a while", said Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon. But he gives "hope" by saying that this is something that they are working on. Some already complain that the Kindle...
Are you currently on the lookout for a timepiece of your choice? Well, why not narrow down your search to what could be one of the better watches you've purchased, ever - the Garmin 310XT. This model is not...
Mac clones are generally not welcome in California as Psystar found out, but out of the ashes rise yet another company that aims to sell Mac clones not only online but at their own retail store located within the...
Verbatim is back with a brand new 5.25" floppy - wait a minute, we mean, TuneBoard Keyboard that comes with built-in speakers to get you started right out-of-the-box, although don't expect this to blow your mind away with the...
We've seen our fair share of USB hubs in the past, but this one clearly takes the cake. After all, how many USB hubs do you know of in existence that are able to connect up to 49 different...
Vodafone will be shipping the Nokia 6730 classic phone exclusively across all the markets where Vodafone has a presence. This new candybar phone will be powered by the Symbian S60 operating system, featuring the following :- Quad-band GSM Dual-band...
Super Talent is back with a half mini PCIe SSD and double wide half mini PCIe, where the former will come as an MLC disk with 16GB or 32GBof storage space, as well as an SLC disk with 8GB...
The PlayerVenice-V38HD Dvix Box is different from the rest as it comes with a built-in DVD player that allows you to rip content from DVDs as well as CDs. Something bugs me about this, as chances are folks might...
Activision will be enlisting the help of superstars Jay-Z and Eminem to offer their input in a special-edition release of DJ Hero. Apart from the game itself, it will also be accompanied by greatest hits CDs from both rappers,...
As bloggers, we definitely can't live without RSS feeds since these are one of the most efficient ways to check out whether our favorite press sites have new news to be posted or not. As for ordinary folks, RSS...
Some products definitely have one of the more hilarious names around, and the Travel Honey GPS receiver is definitely one of them. This GPS receiver for notebooks comes with a variety of integrated functions as well, doubling up as...
Folks living in the UK would definitely be familiar with the Superdrug brand, and that cosmetics store is now offering an exclusive, limited edition Alcatel OTS211 Superdrug model that will come in Superdrugs' signature white and pink colors. It...
With Dell's Alienware line, you can be assured of top notch gaming hardware in a portable package, and their latest addition to the family would be the Dell M17x laptop. This remarkable Alienware laptop will start from $1,799 upwards,...
Are you paranoid about the level of your health? Why not make the effort to check out what your current health is like with the Oxihealth Finger Oximeter? This device is able to measure your hemoglobin levels and heart...
This just about adds up that other companies like AT&T and Verizon are looking forward to offering the Palm Pre to the masses when Sprint's exclusivity ends, after all, there is just half a year or so left on...
Mention Klipsch and you're sure to gush at the quality of audio it offers, as the brand name generally enjoys a good impression wherever one goes. This time round they're offering the Image S4 headphones that will retail for...
June's just a couple of days away, which means we could be looking at Sony Ericsson's PlayNow Arena service arrive at our doorsteps within a couple of days' time. PlayNow Arena will require users to select and download movies...
ZaReason clearly believes that if at first you don't succeed, try again. After all, their initial offering of the Everex Cloudbook that is powered by the gOS more than a year ago wasn't exactly stellar when it came to...
Samsung and Armani have teamed up in the past before to create a fashion handset, and this time around they are renewing their partnership to reveal a new fashion phone this June 11 in where else but the fashion...
Go for broke the next time you celebrate an occasion with the Swarovski Crystal Electric Corkscrew - after all, if you're going to uncork some good wine, why not add some bling to the act? The new Crystal Line...
Garbage often ends up being stinky due to the decomposition process of foodstuff and leftovers within, but the Minus Garbage Bin does its part in keeping everything smelling neutral. This is achieved via a two-pronged attack by shooting an...
Rock Band fans, rejoice! Word on the street has it that Mad Catz has prepared itself to ship the Fender Precision Bass for Rock Band earlier instead of September, which makes perfect sense in this dog-eat-dog world where first...
Verizon has finally made a trio of delectable LG handsets available - the LG enV3, LG enV Touch and LG Glance. All three models will feature threaded SMS, something that makes life much easier to follow a "conversation" instead...
Thanks to its size, the Samsung NC20 is a 12" netbook that brings an appreciable level of comfort for typing and viewing - two things that their smaller cousins have come under fire for. In our minds, there's no...
May 28, 2009
There were a lot of interesting things at Google IO, Google's developer conference held in San Francisco over the past two days. There was something for everyone, from SEO basics to new Widget products to the geeky Google Wave...
Fancy building your own computer? Some others who have the knack for it decided to turn that dream into reality, where Steve Chamberlin took around 18 months to complete his own homebrew CPU known as Big Mess of Wires...
Can't get enough of geotagging in your photos to make sure your memory remains intact even when you're advanced in years? Let the ATP PhotoFinder Pro help - this model comes with a built-in SD/MMC memory card slot, where...
Sony Ericsson's Satio is nearly completed and ready to be released to the masses, with its main focus being the 12.1-megapixel camera - touted to be the sharpest ever for cellphones, at least for a while. It comes with...
Sony Ericsson isn't about to throw in the towel where cellphones are concerned, and they have underlined their intent of staying in the game with the Aino - the first touchscreen slider from Sony Ericsson that stores a number...
We wear clothes primarily to hide our nakedness, offer protection against the elements while enhancing our physical looks, but the kids at MIT have gone one step further by developing a special conceptual interactive clothing known as SOS -...
The TwoNav Aventura GPS receiver is something special as it is able to accept virtually any kind of map without running into compatibility issues, which means you can rock to vector and raster imagery, enabling folks to access aerial...
Kingston is back to tease all you performance freaks out there with their new 12GB triple channel DDR3 HyperX memory kit that was specially built just for the Intel Core i7 platform. The kit will come with a trio...
LASKO Home Innovations' space heater looks pretty out of this world, although it works in pretty much the same way as most other space heaters. Air is sucked from the perforated silver piece located at the bottom, where the...
Pixel Qi has started to parade its latest line of displays that will consume less energy compared to your standard LCD display. These screens will boast two modes - a backlit one with full color saturation, while the ePaper...
LG's famous GD900 Crystal phone is ready to make its debut in over 40 countries around Europe, Asia and Latin America, although it will miss the initial May dateline. Well, better late than never, but as with the case...
T-Mobile USA is currently working to prepare the new Samsung Spark T749 handset for a nationwide release after obtaining approval from the FCC. Touted to be an 850/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE/1700 WCDMA phone with Bluetooth connectivity, it still remains unclear whether...
While we've had our fair share of dual SIM phones in the past, none of them are like the General Mobile DSTL1 as this puppy will be Android-powered, hitting the US and Turkey markets before June is over. Features...
Lowell McAdam, the CEO of Verizon, said today that his company would get the Palm Pre and the Blackberry Storm 2 in about six Months. The news helped push Palm's stock to $11.66 (+9.31%) at publish time. Back in...
This morning, Steve Ballmer announced new Microsoft search engine Bing at D7 and when asked by Walt Mossberg about Yahoo he served the corporate answer: “I think there’s a lot that can make sense in terms of a search...
if you go to allpowerful.com, you will see a site in Alien gibberish. After signing in you will see a countdown to a product launch/announcement. A few things have popped on forums, like the image above. Forum user Larven translated...
There has been ongoing rumors last week regarding the Microsoft revamped search engine launch, internally code named Kumo. Today at D7, Steve Ballmer revealed its official name: Bing, joking that they should have named it "Boom"... Well, we still...
Most news about HP's MediaSmartServer revolve around the EX-487 (read review) and recent models. However, 470/475 users will be glad to know that S3 online storage and Time Machine support is now available for older systems. Here are the instructions copy/pasted from...
Fortune has published a short article to remind eveyone that the Palm Pre does sync with iTunes "seamlessly". The catch is: it works only for non-DRM (copy protected) music files, as Palm can't use Apple's DRM system. This is...
The Asus Mars graphics card packs two GPU on two distinct PCB boards talking to each other via a bridge chip. Of course, the first interesting point is how the cooling has been designed. It's quite a visually impressive...
Microsoft just announced that it has shipped 30M Xbox game consoles worldwide. So far, 2009 has been a great year with a 28% year-over-year growth. Xbox live is doing surprisingly well too, with 20M active users. Microsoft expects the...
Samsung has sent the word out for 160,000 Jitterbug cellphones that targeted seniors to be returned since they have failed miserably in one of their most important tasks - to connect to 911 services whenever the handset is out...
This summer will be an interesting one, as Samsung will be offering the S5050 handset that will ditch TFT for AMOLED technology, offering users who opt for this low-to-mid range slider a beauty of a screen with vivid colors...
Razer is no stranger when it comes to the world of gaming peripherals, and today they are off the blocks with yet another feather to add to their burgeoning cap - the Razer Sphex. What makes this special is...
Rumors persist that both the PS3 Slim and PSP Go are actually real items, although they won't be released as planned. The PS3 Slim might not make it in time for an E3 announcement since it wouldn't ship until...
If you're going to attend an event where there will be plenty of geeks, then might we suggest dressing up for the occasion with the PQI Intelligent Drive i812? You can choose from cherry blossom pink or royal blue...
No idea what this toy is supposed to do for a kid, but hey, at least you won't need to fork out more money from time to time to purchase new batteries so that your little one can continue...
We know that the summer holidays are about to begin for some folks, but Dell reminds you that school life isn't over yet with the new Studio 14z line that targets students who still have at least one more...
Medion aims to make a mark for itself in the multimedia desktop PC world with the Akoya P7700 D model, touting it to offer "advanced performance" for the discerning user. You will find a minimum of 4GB RAM within,...
Now here's something that pays tribute to lifeforms from the olden days - the Trilobot that is solar-powered and fully autonomous, being smart enough to search out for its own juice to make sure that no human master will...
Thermaltake always aims to reduce the temperature of your computer or notebook with their releases, and here is yet another device that will do its part in keeping your notebook cool - the Massive23 Series notebook cooler! This upscale...
Sony's Cyber-shot line has just expanded by a couple more models - the W180 and W190. These will target those who are just starting out in the world of digital photography, offering the following specifications :- 10.1/12.1 effective megapixels...
Drive home your point with this Shuriken USB flash drive that holds up to 2GB of data within. Looks deadly from the outside, but one will realize that it isn't meant to kill people but your business competitors as...
Packard Bell will be rolling out the iMax mini that will be powered by a potent combo of the Intel Atom N230 processor and the NVIDIA ION platform that ought to get your portable graphics worries sorted out. In...
Seems that our friends staying across the Pacific have all the good stuff, case in point, the Sharp AQUOS SHOT 933SH cellphone that comes with a whopping 10-megapixel CCD camera which is able to support up to ISO 12,800...
MSI has begun to ship the X-Slim X340 within the US, where it will set you back by $900. At that price, you can expect to tote the following :- Intel Core 2 Solo 1.4GHz processor 2GB RAM 320GB...
Portable media players (PMPs) these days do come with a pair of built-in speakers, but as many of you can testify, these speakers don't amount to much when it comes to delivering gorgeous sound. The HiFiMAN HM-801 does things...
Computex 2009 will be where ECS introduces a trio of devices, with the ECS T10IL (pictured here) netbook being the first among the three. This model won't weigh more than 1kg, featuring a 10.1" display, a choice of a...
Is AT&T courting trouble by wanting to carry the Palm Pre once the smartphone's exclusivity with Sprint ends? We still don't know what Apple has to say to this should it happen and the Palm Pre having moved tons...
Now here's a portable media player (PMP) that you won't mind carrying around - the Shinco SK622plys that measures a mere 8mm thin, making us wonder whether it is safe to place this in our pants pockets without fear...
Who would've thought that phones would get a religious overtone? Well, the Odin 99, also know as the Buddha Phone, is one such handset for obvious reasons - it allows devotees to carry an altar in their pocket. Coming...
Nixie clocks are cool, but this one takes the cake despite sporting 60s-era Eastern European IN-14 time-telling tubes as it features a serial GPS receiver to make sure that the accuracy of time is immaculately kept to the dot....
Know someone or even yourself who wants to quit the smoking habit? Well, perhaps the Blu Electronic Cigarettes could help you out, as they rely on nicotine cartridges that contain an atomizer which vaporizes the nicotine to give you...
Folks living in Korea will be able to get hold of the latest portable navigation system from Thinkware, the ES300. You can choose from various models that come with different capacities, ranging from 2GB to 4GB and 8GB. Apart...
E3 might have toned down from the yesteryear editions, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything cool to check out each time it rolls into town. For this year's E3, we're looking forward to a couple of new products...
You know the saying - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Here's a Rubik's Cube that makes sure you can't cheat by peeling off the stickers and placing them in their new positions, especially when each individual square...
At first glance, this looks like a bastard child of an arcade box and a SNES, but in reality it is a custom Xbox 360 gamepad that was specially created to cater to those who love fighting games, especially...
Now who would've thought that something like a universal remote control could do more than just gain command of more devices and appliances in the house than you can shake a stick at? The Universal Remote Control you see...
Microsoft will further increase the functionality of their upcoming Windows 7 operating system by announcing a new Touch Pack for Windows 7 that comprises of a bunch of multitouch applications. Three of these will be Surface apps, while another...
According to Google/Android's Andy Rubin, the Internet search giant hopes to see p to 20 new Android-powered handsets make their debut this year, with 8 to 9 manufacturers jumping aboard the bandwagon. This gives an average of 2 handsets...
It will take a fair bit of time before those cool, sliding doors with befuddling locks from sci-fi movies make their way to the real world, but until that day arrives some time in the future, we will just...
May 27, 2009
Now here's a fun project for you to do during the upcoming summer holidays - the Alarm Clock Carpet sees a standard carpet being fitted with the guts of an alarm clock, where the latter's circuit switch has been...
Remember the shoulder-mounted weapon that we see in the Predator movies? Well, the US military has already achieved something like that in the form of the XM25 Individual Air Burst Weapon. This will most probably be the shoulder-fired weapon...
Ah, there is nothing quite like taking a nice, refreshing bath after a long day at work, and the RIO Lighted Shower just made things all the more relaxing in your home. It comes with 96 programmable LEDs of...
Own a netbook and want to throw in the flexibility SSD performance? Let Active Media Products help with their netbook SSD upgrade kit which offers another 16GB or 32GB of internal memory. That doesn't amount to much, but it...
Vertu is back with their new Constellation Vivre Collection that was inspired and co-designed by Vertu’s brand ambassador, Michelle Yeoh. According to the Malaysian starlet, “For me, a Vertu phone is the ultimate accessory. So I really loved working...
Push Gmail - now that's a thought. It seems as though this could happen with the Palm Pre, under the "As items arrive" option in one's Gmail account. What do you think - life doesn't really need push email...
Folks who are about to pick up the Mercury On-The-Go Pro from OWC can choose from a variety of interfaces for them to hook up their hard drive to, including USB 2.0, FireWire 400 or FireWire 800. It ain't...
Electrolux Global Design has managed to deliver a new method for all to be included in family celebrations, courtesy of the Rendez-Vous concept interactive table that comes with a high-tech kitchen integrated within. This concept design comes with an...
JVC has come up with a new LCD TV monitor known as the Xiview LT-42WX70, a 42" 120Hz 1080p model which is aimed squarely at digital imaging professionals and enthusiasts who dabble with high-end digital SLR cameras. What makes...
At long last, the Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Numark-inspired controller is out, offering a free-spinning, touch-sensitive turntable on the left alongside five Akai Pro MPC-style drum pad triggers located right next to the cross-fader on the right. It is...
This week, Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher are hosting the D7 conference in San Diego and today, Kara Swisher interviewed Eve Ensler, playwright of the “The Vagina Monologues” and the founder of V-Day, a global movement to end violence...
Not actual photo Don't be alarmed by the number of display related news, there's SID display week going on in Texas. Over there, Seiko Epson has announced that they have made some good progress on the manufacturing process used to...
Today, HP launched its Virtual Tech Museum and hope to build an extensive virtual vintage gadget collection with the help of all nostalgic geeks who did not get rid of their grand mother's computers and communication devices. To accelerate...
The Samsung S5050 doesn't have much to show off in its specifications: it is a plain-vanilla phone with EDGE data rates, Bluetooth, FM radio and a 3.2MP camera that can save photos on a MicroSDHC (8GB max) card. That...
AT&T just announced that it plans to upgrade its network to faster High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2Mbps technology starting now and going well into 2011. Of course you will notice that this coincide with the arrival of the...
Apple is already busy preparing the back to school period with its usual free iPod (select models) with a Mac purchase in the form of an iPod discount of: $229 for the iPod Touch and Classic $199 on the...
Photo by Scott James Remnant Software developer Canonical wants to make Android apps (designed for phones) run on Ubuntu, a desktop variant of Linux. You can effectively think of it as an Android emulator and it is at the prototype...
SMS users have their own language to cut down on the number of keystrokes required to send a message and DTXTR has been designed by LG to "translate" text messages riddled with acronyms and sms-slang to conventional language. The...
Konami has started to seriously generate buzz around what seems to be an upcoming Metal Gear title. From the material that's out there, it looks like we're back in the cold-war era, which is the timeframe for MGS3: Snake...
US Cellular and Samsung have teamed up to being the Samsung Gloss fashion phone that is clearly aimed to cater to those who prefer form over function. It resembles a makeup compact, featuring a square design that measures an...
The iPod range has been victims of counterfeits and clones for quite some time already, and this time round we have the iPod Shuffle 3G being faked by something that looks clearly large enough to be an iPod nano...
LG has just released its latest full HD 3D LCD display that brings 23" of 3D goodness right smack in the middle of your living room, alongside double the brightness of a standard 3D LCD display - giving LG...
Can't figure out where your coins went under the sofa? What about stuff behind the cabinet that has been accumulated over the years? The Flexible Snake Scope USB camera comes in handy here, as it features dual white LEDs...
Going to the beach is supposed to be a fun time for all and sundry, but with the crime rate rising these days, it wouldn't hurt to take extra precaution by keeping watch over your possessions while the rest...
A 6GB data plan sounds good, but it seems as though this will be available only to those who are picking up an Android-powered handset. The 6GB data plan is going for $30 monthly, and ought to be more...
Once paraded as an up-and-coming handset nearly two months ago, Samsung has gone official with their S5200 that will offer the following specifications :- 2.1" QVGA display Bluetooth connectivity Samsung DNSe audio technology Integrated FM radio Video and audio...
LaCie has flirted with designer external hard drives before, and here they are with a couple of designer USB hubs which were specially developed for mobility and desktop convenience, going by the names LaCie Core4 and LaCie Core7. The...
Mention gaming mice and most people would think about Logitech, Microsoft or Razer, but how many of you out there have heard about CM Storm? Ready or not, they're readying their soon-to-be-released Sentinel Advance gaming grade mouse. Looks pretty...
Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) has successfully developed a spanking new 6.5" flexible AMOLED prototype that is currently on parade at the SID 2009 in San Antonio. According to SMD, this prototype is the most flexible one they're done so...
You know Thermaltake is serious about cementing their position at the top of the industry when they release a chassis known as Level 10 Extreme Gaming Station. It will be unveiled at Computex 2009 early next month, where it...
Sanyo Japan has just launched the Sanyo Waterproof Xacti DMX-WH1E to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the camera. While it is being handled by a lovely lady, that doesn't mean it comes with all the bells and whistles that...
The Samsung m850 Dash was quietly leaked out, and there are many questions surrounding this device. Could it possibly be the next to take over the Instinct S30, or could it be the equivalent of the Instinct for the...
Sports enthusiasts, especially runners and joggers will find that having a pedometer is crucial to marking their progress in their training schedule, but here's one for those who want nothing but the best - the Radar Tacho RDS II....
Thanko is noted for their range of weird and wonderful gadgets, and the latest in a long line would be the USB Underwater Video Camera. If you're thinking that you can start to record your own National Geographic-class underwater...
GM has announced its OnStar Automatic Crash Response technology that is able to transmit "basic telemetry from a crash, including GPS location, the crash's severity, and whether the car's airbags deployed." This new tool is known as Injury Severity...
Japan has the coolest average phones hands-down compared to any other country around the world, and one of the latest releases would be the Softbank 930N from NEC. This slim clamshell handset offers not only Wi-Fi connectivity, it also...
Folks who are looking out for a spanking new gaming notebook to use on their travels might want to check out iBUYPOWER's latest addition, the Battalion 101 CZ-10. You definitely won't find this notebook lacking when it comes to...
Looks like there is yet another recall exercise, and this time it will involve HP and 15,000 batteries in notebooks that have made their way across China. According to Reuters, these lithium-ion cells have been known to overheat, and...
Want to increase your Apple accessory line? Do so with the Chill Pill from Koyono - this device plays nice not only with iPods and iPhones, it will also work with notebooks and other compatible devices. Composed of two...
Manual exposure control for video recording, that is. While it doesn't offer any autofocus or stuff of that sort, at least the latest firmware update from Canon will be free, targeting the EOS 5D Mark II that empowers users...
Another day another location focused application... UrbanDaddy is an email magazine and digital publisher of local lifestyle and entertainment information and today, it launched its first iPhone application "The Next Move” sponsored by Lexus. It helps hipsters find the...
The Skyfire team has been working on polishing its web browser before the 1.0 milestone that just launched now. From the version 0.9, Skyfire has improved the user interface (the zoom+scroll in particular), search and even power consumption. Windows Mobile...
No sign up is required to get this free downloadable application that allows users to send their location to their contacts via text (Zhiing)messages. When at a restaurant, you can send your location to a friend and he /...
Guess who's back....back again? The Zune HD has finally made it to mainstream consciousness after drifting in and out of reality via a bunch of rumors on the Internet. No sir, this isn't a phone like some of you...
May 26, 2009
HP is adding more Netbooks to its HP Mini series to reach as prices as low as $279.99 and to add features like 3G wireless networking on the more expensive ones. Note that Windows XP minis come with 1GB of memory,...
We've been using a Roomba and a Scooba in the office for some time and it's true that they are having a hard-time with corners. Fortunately, there are few corners and they are quite small in surface. However, iRobot's...
Dapreview points out that a P35 teaser has appeared on iRiver's website (on the right in the photo). Because the player had an integrated digital TV tuner that is not supported by any U.S broadcast, it was believed that...
In-depth review by Karsten Lemm When U.S. television switched to broadcasting in high-definition, many shows were forced to change their production design: HD images are so crisp and clear that any blemish on the set – paint jobs, cracks...
CollegeHumor has put together a cool Kindle Spoof about what the Kindle 3 would be and they think that reading isn't sexy... jump to their video....
Depending on the style of your interior, this wood log iPod Speaker might or might not fit, but it is fair to say that everyone will take a closer look at least once. If you wonder, it is made...
ilounge believes that this images represents the changes to be implemented in the iPod nano 5G (5th generation) will be. The screen has a slightly different aspect ratio and is not tactile (makes sense, it is so small). The...
Do you happen to work in environments that are less-than-ideal when it comes to sensitive computing equipment? Data Ltd. has the perfect fodder in the form of the Intel Atom-powered DLI 8400 UMPC. This model is rugged enough to...
Psystar, a company that was selling Mac OS compatible computers has filed for bankruptcy protection in California. Psystar says that financial woes pushed it to file for chapter 11. Some believe that its financial backers do not believe that...
This is an idea that has just been sitting around, waiting to be executed, and we're glad that the day has arrived. We're talking about the Powerbrella, a patio umbrella that does more than just keep you cool from...
Call the silicon cops! Extreme overclockers at Madshrimps have outdone themselves this time by pushing a 3.2GHz Celeron 352 processor all the way to touch 8.1GHz - the second highest clock speed recorded in the HWBot CPU-Z rankings to...
The slick-looking Moblin OS for netbooks has been released in its Beta 2.0 form. We mentioned it last week when it was shown for the first time, but now people can try it for themselves. Moblin 2.0 is probably...
Sony has a spanking new Bravia Postcard service that is pretty much self explanatory - it allows users to send virtual message cards from compatible handsets to Internet connected Bravia TV sets. Sounds more like a novelty than anything...
Talk about going green in Japan - this compact LED lantern/flashlight device will be equipped with a NoPoPo battery that doesn't require a power outlet to juice up. Heck, it can rely on plain old water once the power...
Don't think that the Brain Age is the bomb when it comes to testing the power of your gray matter - if you want to go one up on Professor X, then the MindFlex from Mattel that is slated...
Don't think that the Nintendo Power Glove is but an outdated piece of hardware - no sir, Matt Mechtley thought otherwise by tweaking his ancient Nintendo Power Glove to include Arduino and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing it to play with...
Over the week-end, we have received word from several countries that Nokia's Ovi Store had finally open and experienced a few network problems - due to the success of the store, says Nokia. Shortly after launching the Ovi Store...
This phrase is reportedly coming from a Pre Launch Guide that has leaked. Conclusion: in addition to getting up early to get one of the 4 units available at your local Best buy, you will also have to make...
For the past few weeks, Olympus has been posting hilarious videos with kids trying to destroy the "virtually indestructible" Stylus TOUGH camera. check out the latest one titled "The Best of the Tests", it is a recap of the worst...
Motorola will be first off the blocks to offer an Android-powered handset in South Korea, where it will hit that part of the world sometime in early 2010. That's still some ways off, so we don't have nary a...
This girl doesn't look too happy that she's in possession of a Samsung handset that was themed after her. For those who are not in the know, she is Korean figure skater Yuna Kim, and this haptic handset will...
The MM-100i you see here is a handset that was inspired by the uber cute Korean rabbit known as MashiMaro, and we're pretty sure this is one cellphone you won't show off but are forced to use because that...
By Simon Barber* I have just spent a week with a Kindle 2 Amazon lent me to review. Tomorrow I have to send it back and will be sorry to see it go. I am fairly certain that I...
As conventional wisdom goes, water and electricity don't mix too well, but the new ECO Jetski is an electric jetski by EcoWatercraft. Why electric? Well, jetskis have been rated as the top pollutants to water in the US alone,...
Samsung might have some pretty high end phones on the market for the masses, but they've got their bases covered with entry level handsets as well, with the introduction of the C5510 and S6700. The former (placed left in...
LG's latest jewel in their crown, the LH55 series of LCD HDTVs, have started to ship after making their debut at CES earlier this year. This new line will merge advanced 240Hz technology within the sleek, modern silhouette for...
Road safety seems to require less and less of effort from the driver these days, and the latest development from Toyota eschews that point perfectly. This system comes with a camera mounted on top of the steering wheel, where...
Hitachi is back with a bang, offering new LCD HDTV product lines comprised of the UltraVision and Alpha series. The former will feature top of the line picture quality, the latest 1080p technology, support for up to 8 High...
NEC is no stranger when it comes to projectors, and here's their latest effort - the NEC NC2500S-A digital cinema projector that targets extremely high end markets, featuring a new technical enhancement within that enables 3D content to utilize...
How many of you out there still have VHS tapes in your collection? For those who answered in the affirmative, isn't it time you kept up with the times by transferring all those analog content onto the DVD format?...
Apple is pretty good at keeping their secrets, well, secret, so it doesn't hurt to imagine what the fruity company is up to next. Here is a snapshot of what the iPod nano 5G will look like, featuring a...
The Amazon Kindle and its sequel have made a noticeable mark in the lives of many, while promoting the idea that it is effective and can turn a profit. This has prompted KDDI and Toshiba to team up, delivering...
Touchscreen MacBook projects won't surprise anyone these days, so it is time to raise the ante with the iTab active-digitizer MacBook which requires you to meld both a Wacom Intuos tablet and a first generation MacBook that plods along...
Love alll things supernatural? It ought to be time to get yourself a Nintendo DSi then, as Sweden-based development studio A Different Game is working on a new title known as Ghostwire. This game will require you to track...
Sharp could be on to the next big thing here with their integrated Solar Module that can juice up your handset wherever you go. This module is also known as the LR0GC02, and was recently made available for the...
Did you just break your alarm clock because you threw it against the wall due to the irritating din that provoked your anger first thing in the morning? Well, the MP3 Clock DX ought to prevent taht from happening...
It is without a doubt that air pollution is one of the major health hazards when one moves from the countryside to the city, and Sensaris from Europe aims to help residents within the city monitor the overall air...
[John] used some of his spare time to work on a motion-activated alarm that will definitely appeal to those who grew up on a steady diet of Super Mario Bros. - after all, the Mario Bros. theme will play...
AT&T isn't too big on security as they have leaked even more information on upcoming handsets - the Samsung Pivot, the Samsung Trinity and the Pantech Aladdin in addition to Option 393 and Triple Lindy data cards. The first...
The VR-NC200 digital voice recorder is the latest model to hit the Land of the Rising Sun, and despite weighing just 26 grams while measuring 50mm x 90mm x 6.5mm, it can hold up to 35 hours of audio...
You don't carry around a Walkman these days as you do a couple of decades ago - this time, you wear it - just like how the Sony Walkman W-NWD-W202 is supposed to hang around your neck. This wearable...
At least that's what NEC claims, with the VersaPro UltraLite Type VS tipping the scales at a mere 725 grams, making it 100 grams lighter than previous models. The innards are stored within a high strength and lightweight magnesium...
Can't think of a dress to that cocktail party where you want to impress anyone who lays their eyes on you? We don't think you can go wrong with the LumiTop Sophia, a shimmery white dress that offers a...
Nokia has released its Ovi marketplace without much fanfare, offering Symbian users around the world to have an an app store that they can call their own. Initial impressions are pretty favorable, especially with its attractive easy-to-use interface alongside...
Better late than never, and it is nice to see Sony executives realize that the Sony Vaio P doesn't really perform well with Windows Vista, so they've decided to remedy the situation with the new Vaio P50 that will...
Dell aims to please this time round with the Studio XPS 13 coming with the option of having the Linux-based Ubuntu operating system pre-loaded. Apart from the change in operating system, you can expect key specifications to remain similar...
We've covered gimmicky USB flash drives in the past (with the sushi ones being the most popular), so why not introduce something with a little more Western in terms of taste and design? Enter the Cereal and Spoon USB...
Here's one for rappers as well as those who love walking around with plenty of bling in their pockets - the diamond-studded Nokia E71 from Continental Mobiles. Exclusively hand-tailored in England, it comes with an added advantage over a...
Human-RH of Korea has released a couple of digital photo frames under the HDPF line which not only does the usual thing, displaying slideshows of your favorite digital photos, it also features DMB support to help you want TV...
Wait a minute here - isn't Microsoft already doing so? Well, they've come up with standards for their next generation operating system, Windows 7, limiting its use in netbooks to 10.2" at best from the original 12.1" as agreed...
If you happen to live in Japan and want your very own BTO (Built To Order) notebook, then might we recommend the Lesance BTO CLG629? You won't be disappointed with the internal specifications as stated below :- Intel Core...
The RX-8 has certainly done its predecessor, the RX-7 proud, and Mazda now thinks it is time to include a fair number of upgrades to the platform. All standard equipment has been upgraded for the passengers' comfort and convenience,...
While the world is gearing up to give the Palm Pre and new iPhone a warm welcome, let us not forget that Lenovo has their OPhone O1 as well that will be powered by Lenovo’s own Android-customized OMS (Open...
We are still some ways off from a totally wireless lifestyle, and the Dotz Cable Identifiers will come in handy for folks who have a fair number of peripherals sharing a single computer - after all, these reusable colored...
Amazon hopes to move more and more 250GB Archos 5 Internet Media Tablets by throwing in a free $100 DVR Station with each purchase of the former. Sounds like a bargain, although we're not sure how many people would...
Lenovo engineers must have tried to think of another way to build a netbook when one of them came up with the idea of cramming the innards of a netbook into an all-in-one desktop. The C300 all-in-one desktop joins...
Now here's a conceptual digital audio player that you will find interesting - it comes in the form of a vitamin pill, and is aptly called the Vitamin. It supports both MP3 and WMA file formats, features a seven...
Asus certainly isn't going to retire the Eee PC brand anytime soon, with their latest iteration, the Eee PC 1000HV hitting Italy via the online store known as Computer Discount. What does the Eee PC 1000HV have which is...
Brooms are handy when it comes to sweeping away all the dirt in a home, but here's a broom that would be better suited outdoors when it comes to clearing your driveway of stains and clumps of dirt. The...
Summer is here, so it is time to hit the great outdoors. All those sweaty activities might be fun, but they sure as heck leave you sweaty and sticky (not to mention stinky for those with a BO problem!)....
There is no official BlackBerry 9630 out in the market just yet, but we now have a leak of the user guide - guess that's just about it before it is officially released, having leaked images as well as...
May 25, 2009
Motorola hasn't bought the farm just yet, where they will be rolling out a couple more smartphones from AT&T in the near future. We have the Android-powered Heron which will hopefully take off like its namesake, equipped with quad-band...
Verizon will join the ranks of T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T in the US to offer the upcoming HTC Touch Pro2 smartphone, although we don't know much about its release date as well as pricing details. This information was leaked...
Shuttle has always been a proponent of small form factor PCs that do not lack a punch in processing power, and this time round will be introducing a couple of Embedded Slim-series systems, the XS92 and XS92F at the...
Want to get all serious with your cell phone? Well, LG allows you to do so if you don a business suit to work each day, with the LG-KU4000 being the latest business-oriented handset in that part of the...
Lenovo's latest IdeaPad, the U350 might not be the most powerful in its class like the IdeaPad S12, but it does offer an extremely svelte form factor that will have you wipe drool off the floor (for some, anyways)....
Katamari Damacy was a unique game by its own, and probably way ahead of its time that if it were to be released today, chances are it will come with a controller of its own. Well, here's a DIY...
AT&T hasn't let out too much concerning its range of Android-powered handsets, but the carrier does have plans to make a notable splash in the game. The HTC Lancaster is a QWERTY slider handset that will come with triband...
Nokia doesn't seem as though they're about to give up on their Internet tablet range by working on a successor to the N810, where it will be known as the Rover. The Rover is tipped to be announced sometime...
Sanyo's in-dash car navigation systems seem to be pretty big in the Land of the Rising Sun, and they have just released a couple more models in the form of the NVA-GS1609FT and NVA-GS1409DT, which will be equipped with...
Check out the Windry Boot Drier concept device that works pretty much like many other shoe and boot driers, albeit this one comes in a space age design that will definitely appeal to post-modernist urbanites. It functions by directing...
Every day, the dead tree publications become more digital, so does the New Yorker which appointed artist Jorge Colombo to paint its cover using Brushes, an application for the iPhone. He drew the magazine cover with his fingers while...
The super-cute Lenovo IdeaPad S12 just earned the title of most powerful 12" Netbook (told you it was coming). Thanks to its NVIDIA Ion chipset, the IdeaPad S12 can play 1080p HD content at full speed on its 12" display...
May 24, 2009
The rumor of the day is about the upcoming Nokia Tablet named (temporarily?) Nokia N900. We've seen some screenshots of Maemo running on it last week and this time, the leak is about the hardware specifications. With exactly one...
A picture of a ZuneX (for Zune-Xbox) devices started circulating, but despite the appearances, we don't believe for a second that Microsoft is behind this -or that the device exists for that matter. For one, all the pictures scream...
Despite what KDDI says, we think that the Samsung OMNIA HD was the first phone to shoot 720p videos, but look at the camcorder-esque design of the Wooo! In fact, we've shown it to you on Jan 29, but...
Oops, AT&T has leaked some information about upcoming Blackberry phones. The specifications are now out of the box, but the pricing and launch dates are still subject to speculation, but the Onyx will be the expensive one, while the...
An eagle-eyed user has noticed that the Sony a500 and a550 references were in a listbox that is part of a camera registration process. There are actually four references: DSLRA500, DSLRA500S, DSLRA550, DSLRA550S. At the moment, there's not much...

