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July 17, 2009

DYA Phone Concept

Love conceptual designs? Chances are you'll like the DYA phone concept that comes with features pulled right out from the future, including rounded bubble-buttons that are a snap to press (and fun, too), without having to actually look at...

Animate Concept Claims To Slim Folks Down

The Animate conceptual project was supposed to motivate those who fall under the obese category to start moving around, but frankly we're rather skeptical since the Wii which has sold millions upon millions worldwide doesn't seem to stem the...

Nokia Drops N86 Price

At last, Nokia has officially reduced the price of its N86 which has been released for quite some time now to $558 if you happen to pick one up unlocked from their flagship store. Still pretty expensive by any...

Amazon To Replace Cracked Kindles For Free

Amazon seems to have finally relented by offering to replace Kindles which were cracked by the cover for free, which is a 180-degree turn from its earlier stance that thumbed noses at owners of the Kindle 2. Apparently, before...

Motorola T215 Gets Long Talk Time

Talk till you drop with the Motorola T215 Bluetooth car speakerphone, where it boasts three days of talktime and was specially designed to work with other hands-free car kits. Features include a 2W speaker with noise cancellation functionality. While...

iBum Chair Is A Hoot

Here's a device that all practical jokers would love - the iBum Chair. Whenever you sit on it, it will get to work by photocopying your rear end, where the scanned image will be printed from the right side...

Asus EPCS101 Clone

The Asus Eee PC S101 is one delectable netbook, and you can tell by the number of clones it has, with the latest clone model to come in the form of the EPCS101-BRN004X. The differences between the clone and...

Luna Breast Care Device

The conceptual Luna Breast Care Device ought to help when it comes to early detection of breast cancer, where this personalized intimate unit enables self-examination in the comfort and privacy of one's home. It will be a handheld unit...

GW620 Could Be First Android Handset From LG

LG's GW620 could be famous by virtue of being the first Android-powered handset from LG, since a handset profile for the handset actually refers to the Android browser. Specifications-wise, we're still pretty much in the dark, although chances are...

FCC Nods To Nokia E72 NAM

The FCC has given their collective nods of approval for the Nokia E72 to be released in North America, and just for folks who have longed after this handset but have forgotten all about its better points, you will...

Android 2.0 Could Arrive This Summer

Folks who are looking forward to the next version of Android might actually get version 2.0 sometime later this summer. It must be noted, however, that Android 2.0 applications won’t play nice on older Android versions. Apparently, the Weather...

LG XF1 USB External Drive

LG's latest XF1 USB external hard drive is one mean looking machine that won't look out of place if the future still has room for hard drives. It comes in a flashy color-shifting case, boasting 500GB of storage space...

Averatec D1005 All-In-One

All-in-one configurations seem to be the rage these days, and the latest would be the Averatec D1005. This 22" model will feature the following specifications :- Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 2.5GHz processor WXGA resolution display 3GB RAM 320GB...


SimpleTOUGH Portable USB Drive

Hitachi has jumped aboard the rugged bandwagon by rolling out its SimpleTOUGH portable USB drive which can shrug off 3 meter drops, alongside the ability to handle the pressure of a 1-ton truck. The unit also comes with an...

Optima OP5-E MID

Optima's OP5-E MID is currently undergoing software testing in its last round before it is ready for launch. You will find the form factor resembling that of a Nokia N810 Internet tablet, where it will be equipped with the...

Intex N101-WC1100 Netbook

"I would like to purchase a N101-WC1100, please." Sounds rather long winded, eh? Well, why not just tell the shopowner that you want an Intex netbook if you're in India, and he'll hand over the N101-WC1100 to you in...

CinemaView Displays Come With Mini DisplayPort Connectors

A new breed of CinemaView displays will be equipped with Mini DisplayPort connectors alongside a TV add-on. This new line will be larger than its predecessors to begin with, where the 24" model is rather similar to Apple's LED...

HANNSpree Reveals New Models

HANNSpree is back, and this time round there are new animal-themed models which will come in a plush format, featuring zebra, camel, polar bear and giraffe designs. If you will be heading down to this year's IFA event early...

SB6309 Lighter Phone

Talk about strange - the SB6309 Lighter Phone is something not meant for juveniles, as it could very well turn into some sort of portable torture device. After all, it allows you to light up your cigarette in legal...

Touchscreen Arrives On GBA

The GBA might be dead in Nintendo's books, but that doesn't mean some enterprising DIY enthusiast can't have his 15 minutes' of fame with a touchscreen mod for this hugely successful portable handheld, made possible through an Arduino chipset....

Blockbuster To Offer Archos 10 Netbook

Want to get your hands on the Archos 10 netbook? You can now do so at Blockbuster, the mega video store in the US. It is rather strange that each purchase of the Archos 10 will net you a...

Soniphone C908 Clone

Another day, another Sony Ericsson clone handset. This time round, we have the Soniphone C908 that comes with word perfect spelling, without a single letter being misplaced. On the back, you get a Cyber-Shot word that contrasts with the...

MoGo TALK Bluetooth Headset

Looking for something different in terms of Bluetooth headsets for your cellphone? Why not try the MoGo TALK Bluetooth headset on for size - it tips the scales at just 9 grams, and is razor thin at 5mm. In...

Olympus Mju TOUGH 6010

Olympus has released its latest shooter - the mju TOUGH 6010. Now, Olympus are already well known for its range of rugged cameras that are able to survive a minor fall and shoot images underwater without missing a beat,...

Akai LPK 25 Keyboard

Check out this super small Akai LPK 25 keyboard that offers performance that doesn't correlate with its size - after all, it comes with pro-grade construction alongside velocity-sensitive keys. Using the USB bus as its power source, the LPK...

Corsair Releases New SSD Drives

Corsair is at the forefront of SSD news yet again with a trio of extreme SSD drives, coming in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities. Sounds normal, until you realize that these puppies pack a mean 230MB/s read and 170MB/s...

Peek Reduces Prices

Peek must be reeling from ever cheaper prices of devices such as iPhones and other smartphones, and is seemingly forced to reduce the price of its Pronto to $60, while the Classic has been cut down to just $20....

R2-Q5 USB Hub

Here's a USB hub that most of you would love to have - the R2-Q5. This device now comes in black with some orange highlights, making it one attractive device to have on any self-respecting desktop....

IASUS Concepts 500K Series Headset

IASUS Concepts shouldn't be confused with the Taiwanese firm, as this company holds huge stakes in the military marketplace, releasing its latest 500K Series Headset that will cater to both the iPhone and Blackberry power users. Adapted from standard...

SKY TILT CDMA Phone

SKY of Korea has just released its latest CDMA clamshell phone known as TILT, where it boasts a built-in electronic dictionary that makes it useful to tote around, since it saves you the trouble of carrying another device especially...

Lawsuit Links Apple To Italian Mafia

This sounds totally right out of a mental asylum - a lawsuit has been filed by a man, claming that Apple has conspired with the Italian Mafia to secretly track him, where threatening messages were transmitted to his iPod...

FCC Approves LG BL40

The FCC has just given their collective nod of approval to the LG BL40 Chocolate, although we are still kept in the dark concerning its official name, where some circles have already gone ahead of LG and dubbed it...

LG BD370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

LG's latest BD370 network Blu-ray player has just hit the Taiwan market, retailing for approximately $391 after conversion, where all purchases between July 15 and 20 will come with a special discounted price of NT$9,900. Just in case you...

Mitsubishi Develops Industrial Use Displays

Mitsubishi Electric is at the forefront of news yet again with a couple of new industrial use color TFT-LCD modules that boast protective glass which covers the entire display surface. These modules make outdoor visibility something normal, thanks to...

Mog Wog Wanco Eats Coins

Here's a pooch that isn't interested in bones - all he wants is to munch on your coins and spare change as snacks. The Mog Mog Wanco as it is known (or Chewing Chewing Baby Dog in English) is...

AllSocket Power Track

Hate having tons of wires snaking around your workspace or home? Designer Ashley has been bothered by this dilemma for a fair amount of time now, but has decided to do something about the situation by coming up with...

Satechi INSP3 Wi-Fi Radio

Here's a Wi-Fi radio that looks pretty weird, no thanks to its barrel shape. Known as the Satechi INSP3 Wi-fi radio, it is able to stream music from your favorite online station through any UPnP network device, where you...

Mad Catz Tournament Edition Fightsticks

Mad Catz's Tournament Edition Fightsticks are not always readily available for good reason - they're by far the best quality arcade sticks in North America due to a limited number rolling off factory production lines, making initial shipments sell...

Route O Clock

This is one neat device - the Route O' Clock that looks absolutely stunning. Apart from telling the current time, it also monitors your broadband signal, indicating the current strength according to a range of colors. This router is...

JVC RC-A2 Stuck In Last Century

The folks at JVC must have missed the memo, either that or they've some results from a top secret survey that shows there is plenty of demand for a tape recorder and MD player device in the consumer electronics market....

July 16, 2009

Project Natal would be great for Media Center

Bill gates recently said that Microsoft's motion detection scheme called Project Natal would eventually come to Windows. As it was demonstrated at E3, the system worked very well. Conceptually, the system could also be used with Windows. It's great,...

Verizon Samsung Omnia GPS Unlocked

Samsung has dropped the news: the Verizon flavor of the Samsung Omnia smartphone will function with all GPS apps after the CF03 update. Verizon previously said that they would open up the GPS access on their phones, but it...

OneApp to rule them all?

Last week, Microsoft has filed the OneApp trademark, and while there's nothing official, it got people thinking that this would be an application store for handheld devices like Windows Mobile phones and the Zune or Zune HD. It could...

Nokia and Sony Ericsson profits take a dive

The handset market has not been easy for everyone: former leaders Nokia and Sony Ericsson are having a hard time posting good numbers, although, Nokia has managed to earn $380M (-65%) while Sony Ericsson was posting a loss of...

Navigate better with AcrossAir's augmented reality

AcrossAir is an iPhone application that uses augmented reality to show you directions. In this video demo, they help someone navigate a subway station, but conceptually, it could work with all places that are identifiable to the device. We haven't...

Apple to Microsoft: stop running the Laptop Hunters ad campaign

You might like it or not, but we told you a couple of months ago that Microsoft's Laptop Hunter ad campaign was paying off as Apple's "value perception" was going down. Apple has since made a little effort on pricing...

This snake robot can go everywhere

Built by the Carnegie Mellon University, This snake robot has interesting all-terrain capabilities. It can swim, go through mud, climb poles or go past fences. If developed into a product, it could be great to help rescue people trapped in...

Liquid: a new digital media guide by Rovi

The idea of having a cool guide pre-installed in TVs kicks assRovi is the new name of Macrovision, the company behind the DVD content protection system. Rovi just announced Liquid, a media guide that connects users to "content". With Liquid,...

Book-Sensitive Reading Lamp

Now isn't this an idea - the Book-sensitive Reading Lamp that was designed by French designers Jun Yasumoto, Alban Le Henry, Olivier Pigasse and Vincent Vandenbrouck. By its looks alone, you can pretty much tell how to use it...

Longest Lasting Eee PCs To Date

Asus pushes the envelope yet again with a couple of new netbooks under the Eee PC Seashell banner in the form of the Asus 1101HA and 1005HA. This is made possible thanks to the Asus Super Hybrid Engine (SHE),...

Asustek T1 TV Monitor

Asustek has rolled out its latest offering - the T1 TV monitor series which will bring together the functionality of both a desktop monitor and LCD TV technology, offering HDTV broadcasting that is crisp and clear alongside handling full...

Logitech Z523 Speaker System

Logitech's latest Z523 speaker system comprises of a couple of satellites alongside a 6.5" down-firing subwoofer which is capable of delivering deep lows for rich bass that thump you to the very core. You get a tubthumping 40 watts...

Logitech Offers 360-Degree Sound

Logitech is at the forefront for home computer speakers yet again with the Z520 and Z320 systems boasting 360-Degree Sound. Also known as omnidirectional acoustics, these will develop a substantially wider sweet spot which will come in handy for...

FCC Approves LG GW600

The good people at the FCC has just approved the latest Windows Mobile 6.1-powered smartphone from LG - the LG GW600. This new phone will come with Video Share which falls under the umbrella of AT&T services, making us...

July 15, 2009

Windows Mobile Version HTC G2

You know for sure something smells fishy when the handset is called the Windows Mobile Version HTC G2, since everyone (and their dog) knows that the HTC G2 will be Android-powered. Apparently, this handset is said to come with...

BlackBerry OS 5.0 Gets Tabbed Browsing

Ever since tabbed browsing came out for desktop browsers, life has been much easier considering you no longer need to open up a slew of windows on your computer, and RIM aims to introduce a similar feature in their...

Microsoft To Open Retail Stores

Microsoft aims to bring the fight to Apple's doorstep, literally, by opening a few of its own retail stores right next to existing Apple Stores. That's what Microsoft COO Kevin Turner revealed during his keynote at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner...

1000 Units Of Asus ROG MARS

There will only be 1,000 of Asus' ROG MARS video cards, making this to be rather limited in quantity. To refresh your memory, it boasts dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 GPUs alongside a jaw-dropping 4GB of onboard memory (frankly,...

Colorado Residents Could Get Free Phones

If you happen to be in Colorado and need a new phone, make sure you qualify for their new bill where prepaid wireless carrier TracFone Wireless recently unveiled a plan which will make Colorado the 17th state in the...

Freedom Netbook Adopted By Virgin Media

Virgin Media will be offering the Freedom netbook under its fixed line and mobile broadband products, although they have upped the display size to 10.2" this time round. Alongside that, you will get Wi-Fi connectivity, 1GB RAM, a 120GB...

Transformers Phone

Might as well make the most of a situation, right? Here's the Transformers phone from Shanzhai that supports a mere 13 languages - a far cry from what an actual Transformer is able to handle. This handset hopes to...

Canon LV-7275 Projector

Canon knows that times are hard for just about anybody and everybody, which is why they have come up with a new projector that dips below the $1,000 price point - the LV-7275. It might roll out a 1,024...

EVGA InterView Dual LCD System

EVGA's latest InterView dual LCD system will boast a couple of rotatable 17" LCD displays which can be supported by a single desktop stand. This concept was developed and materialized in order to cater to folks who do plenty...

Night Vision Module For Canon DSLRs

Electrophysics has release a new high performance night vision module that will play nice with digital SLR cameras from Canon, including the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS 5D Mark II. Used in conjunction with the new AstroScope 9350EOS-FF, these...

HydraLux-4 LED Light Bulb

Eternaleds has rolled out the first LED light bulb in the world that relies on liquid-cooling technology despite looking and functioning exactly like a standard light bulb. The HydraLux-4 LED Light Bulb is the puppy in question, where it...

Eee PC S101 Cloned

You know your product is successful when you've managed to see clones of it in the market, and the same applies to Asus' line of Eee PCs, with the S101 being the latest victim. This clone seems to share...

Fashion A10 Aspire One Clone

Another day, another netbook clone - it is the Acer Aspire One that falls victim to cloners this time round, "thanks" to Jingwah Digital from Shenzhen. The Fashion A10 netbook is the result, and it sure as heck closely...

Verbatim SureFire Portable Hard Drive

Verbatim has certainly kept the course where storage media is concerned, and their latest releases would be the SureFire portable hard drive. Each model from this line will be equipped with FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 ports, where the...

Bang & Olufsen BeoTime Alarm Clock

Bang & Olufsen had always been a household name when it comes to high end home home AV systems, but this time round they've come up with an alarm clock known as the BeoTime. The BeoTime comes with an...

Alpines NVE-M300 GPS Navigation Drive

Want something simple to help you navigate around unfamiliar territory? There's the Alpines NVE-M300 GPS Navigation Drive which comes in the form factor of a simple black box, measuring a mere 4" x 4" x 1", where it is...

Wiimote Saves Lives

Who would've thought that something like the Wiimote could actually be used to save lives? Well, that's what CiiPR does - where it involves a dummy known as ResusciAnne alongside a PC application and a Wiimote. Whenever you push...

iPhone Server Farm

Check out this interesting iPhone server farm prototype from Japan's FreeBit, where it is able to house up to five iPhones. In reality, it is but a showcase for FreeBit's Serversman software. This free software is capable of supporting the...

Newsmy A28 Portable Media Player

The iPod touch has been cloned (not the first and neither will it be the last) yet again, with the Newsmy A28 being the culprit this time round. You can get the following if you decide to drop $60...

Google Voice For Android And BlackBerry

Google has just rolled out a mobile edition of Google Voice for Android and BlackBerry handsets, where this application makes outbound calling on this unified phone service a snap, since it is capable of sending both calls and text...

Sony Ericsson C905 Review

The 8.1 Megapixel Cyber-Shot camera is the best feature of the Sony Ericsson C905, that is already on the market in Europe. Today, AT&T is launching the C905 in the U.S, making it the highest resolution camera phone ever...

Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for Guitar Hero

Logitech showed us this wireless drum controller that acts as a drop-in replacement for existing ones (The photo shows an Xbox version, but it is very similar). The obvious reason to get one is the premium built quality: the whole things...

Microsoft and Apple in a street fight this fall

Microsoft is preparing to open retail stores next to Apple's, intentionally. "We're going to have some retail stores opened up right next door to Apple stores this fall," (Kevin Turner, COO of Microsoft). This will be an interesting competition...

Motorola's new chief marketing coming from Samsung USA

We usually don't care much about the politics inside and between companies: we would rather spend time playing with the product they make. In this case, it's interesting to look at what Motorola is doing: currently, they make mostly...

Everex Shuts Down American Business

No particular reason was provided for the closure, but you can guess what's going on: despite Intel's good earnings, the PC market overall is in a downwards slope. Everex was known for selling low-cost computers to retailers like WalMart....

iTunes 8.2.1 locks the Palm Pre out

iTunes 8.2.1 has a "fix" for its "verification of Apple devices" problem also known as "Palm Pre". This update effectively locks the Palm Pre out of iTunes, making one of the brightest feature of the phone a moot point....

DoCoMo SH-08A Solar Hybrid Phone

DoCoMo has announced that it is working on the Solar Hybrid phone, which is a "solar-powered" phone that is also rugged enough to be "waterproof", according to DoCoMo. On the feature side, it comes with a 8 Megapixel camera,...

O2 Toshiba TG01 Infected?

O2 Germany is warning customers who bought a Toshiba TG01 that their handset might carry a virus that made its way into the device at the manufacturing level. Customers should call O2’s customer service to see how fix this. The...

Is it the end of the road for the iPod Classic?

An acute deceleration of sales for 1.8" hard drives is getting people speculating about the possible end of the iPod classic. As you know, flash memory is king these days and with capacities of 32GB and soon 64GB in...

Dell almost confirms that it has smartphone envy

Ronald Garriques, the president of Dell's consumer division (and former Motorola executive) said that Dell would talk to different carriers to see if Dell can cater to their needs. It's not clear which carriers Mr. Garriques was referring to,...

iPhone OS 3.1 beta 2 features

We told you that iPhone developers got their hands on the iPhone OS 3.1 beta 2, here's what new: Accessibility menu: a triple-click on the "home" button can toggle the “VoiceOver” or the "White on Black" mode . Video:...

Asus Eee T91 Priced at $499 in the U.S

Asus has posted the final specifications and pricing of the T91 Eee tablet PC on Facebook (via Twitter). The only thing that might change is the battery life. Right now, Asus is providing a 5 hours number, but there's a...

July 14, 2009

Samsung Highlight just launched by T-Mobile

T-Mobile just launched the Samsung Highlight, a touch phone that has pretty much all the features that you can think of in a mid-range handset. Set to be available this month, the Highlight looks good "on paper". What worries us is...

Office 2010, The Movie

I just spotted this video ad from Microsoft. Admit it, it's a lot better than the laptop hunters campaign....

iPhone SDK 3.1 beta 2, iPhone OS 3.1 beta 2 released to developers

We're not sure about what's new in this batch of beta releases, but we thought that you would like to be kept in the loop....

MyBlackBerry launched! (kind of...)

MyBlackBerry is now operational, but regular folks can register only if they have an "invitation code". Apparently, paying big bucks to buy a BlackBerry phone won't get you invited to the party. All right, may be RIM is afraid...

Upcoming announcement from Sony Ericsson USA Tomorrow

The Twitter account used by Sony Ericsson USA is featuring this mysterious announcement about an upcoming launch tomorrow. The account is legitimate, so and there is no reason not to trust it. Stay tuned for more information on Ubergizmo - we'll keep...

More Samsung Comeback details, full specifications

The Samsung Comeback has been leaked again, but this time, we can take a look at a quality image and the official specifications (in the photo gallery). If you have missed it a few weeks ago, the Comeback looks...

Microsoft music streaming service coming 'imminently'

MSN's Peter Bale said it himself: "We are looking at launching a music streaming service imminently. It will be a similar principle to Spotify but we are still examining how the business model will work". We're not sure how...

Sony Releases 'affordable' Walkmans Model E and B

Sony is back with two Walkman devices aimed at the entry-level market. The B Series (not in the photo) has a USB stick format and is an ultra-portable. It beats the crap out of an iPod shuffle on the...

Samsung SMX-K45 and SMX-K40 entry level digital camcorders

Both the SMX-K45 and SMX-K40 are standard definition (SD, 720x480) camcorders with a 52x optical zoom and optical image stabilization. Hopefully, the recording quality is decent and both devices could be good candidates for web videos, although recently, the YouTube quality...

eMachines EZ1601-01 is a $399 Nettop

EZ stands for "easy", which is the trendy word used with low-cost computers these days. With a price tag of $399, you can expect to find the same hardware that is already used in countless Intel Atom powered PCs: 1.6Ghz Atom, Windows...

Microsoft Posts Office 2010 Videos

If you want to know what's new with Office 2010, you can go to the Microsoft showcase page where new videos have appeared. Among the features that we liked: the outlook calendar preview that shows you what's around a proposed...

Nike+ SportBand Updated

Nike has updated its Nike+ SportBand with a better display, better water-resistance and new colors. Other than that, it works pretty in the same way than the old one did: with or without an iPhone/iPod Touch device. It tracks...

Samsung HMX-U10, a Flip killer?

In the super-compact camcorder space, Flip has done incredibly well for itself and has gained a lot of market share and mindshare. But powerhouses like Samsung won't just stand by and watch. Here comes the Samsung HMX-U10, a compact...

T-Mobile MyTouch pre-sale at Best Buy

If you fear that you won't be getting a T-Mobile MyTouch, there is always the option to pre-order one. Best Buy is taking $50 deposits for that right now. But there's a catch: Best Buy might only carry the...

Samsung Armani 2: more details surface

It has been a while since we talked about information coming from bluetooth.com. The website has published partial specifications for the Samsung GT-B7620, also known as Armani 2 (the first one is shown here on the right). Details from...

Acer Windows/Android Netbook coming out next month?

The Apple Daily, a newspaper written in Chinese, reports that Acer is readying a Netbook that comes with Windows XP and Android. Upon a reboot, users can choose which operating system they want for the next session. Competitors like...

250 Twitter followers required for social media job at Best Buy

You're reading that right, applicants for the "senior manager - emerging media marketing" position at Best Buy were asked to have a Bachelors degree, two years of mobile media experience and at least 250 Twitter followers. Best Buy did...

QuickPull keeps your blackberry responsive

Do you remember how fast your Blackberry was on the first day? Chances are that you have installed third-party applications like Facebook, Google Maps, some Twitter client and so on... As you switch from one application to the next,...

Windows Marketplace for Mobile submissions start on July 27th

In a couple of weeks, developers will be able to submit their Windows Mobile (WM) applications to the Windows Marketplace, which is the Microsoft equivalent of the iPhone “app store”. That's an interesting event, because while there are quite...

EXOvault metal case for iPhone can cost more than the handset

I know a few people who have accidentally dropped their iPhone(s) on concrete, losing hundreds of dollars in the process. The EXOvault has been created for this special category of gadget lovers. If you have a particularly bad muscular...

Asus T1 series monitors have built-in TV tuners

Asus has just announced new T1 monitors that come in sizes ranging from 22" to 27". They all feature a 1080p resolution (1980x1080) and their TV Tuner can decode DVB-T or Pal/Secam, making them suitable for many Asian and...

July 13, 2009

Samsung Patents Folding Wing Keyboard

Samsung has been busy finding a way to conveniently add a keyboard in its touch phones and this is one of the ideas that they have patented... That's interesting, but it seems really hard to hold. At the moment,...

More Photos of the Samsung Omnia 2 Appear

You have been warned that the Samsung Omnia II was landing at Verizon soon (this month?) but here are some photos of the black version. Do you prefer it to the white one? If you missed the boat on...

Night Vision Goggles Included With Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition (Video)

As if Modern Warfare 2 did not generate generate enough buzz, the Prestige Edition will come with fully functioning NVGs (night vision goggles). We're not sure how much the bundle will cost but NVGs can cost a few hundred bucks...

BlackBerry To Create A 'Social Network'

BlackBerry is said to launch its own social network tomorrow. First I'm not sure why that thing on the screenshot would be called a social network - it looks like a forum. Apparently, users are said to be able...

Apple Will Use Its Own Chips: Is Anyone Surprised?

Note: this is not an Apple Product The news that Apple might be using its own chips to power an upcoming tablet device is sweeping the Internet today. Is anyone surprised that Apple would actually use its chips? Err… it's quite...

CASBliP Is Bat-Sense For The Blind

CASBliP, also known as Cognitive Aid System for Blind People is a work in progress that aims at using visual sensors to help the visually impaired. People who could benefit from CASBliP range from those who see very little...

Lexmark Has Connected Printers Too

Lexmark is launching its touch-panel connect printer line. The new line does not have an official name yet but the products will cost between $199 and $399. The printers are touted to be simpler to use, thanks to their...

Palm Pre Users Want Virtual Keyboard Too

You might have seen headlines on this topic today: apparently some Palm Pre users are complaining about the lack of virtual keyboard. Some websites are calling this "ironic", given the fact that these users might have bought the pre...

Shazam Available for BlackBerry

Just yesterday we were testing Shazam on an iPhone, in a noisy environment... now Blackberry users can get Shazam to recognize a song and point them to a place to buy it. If you have never heard of Shazam, it...

No WIFI iPhone In China?

Apple has applied for a network access license that would allow the firm to sell officially-sanctioned iPhones. The background is that the Chinese Ministry of Industry has an issue with the iPhone having a WIFI connection. The "why" isn't...

FujiFilm 3D Digital Camera

3D is hot in the HDTV industry but what about consumer cameras? Fujifilm unveiled plans to release the world's first consumer 3D stills camera as early as September. The principle is simple: the camera has two lenses to take...

Solar-Powered ePaper Display is Great, With a Catch

e-Ink displays are in our future: whether it is to build eBooks, display art/advertising or to be used in hybrid LCD/e-ink displays, they are bound to be everywhere one day. This advertising display from Neoluxiim is so energy efficient...

Hitachi SimpleNet Shares Turns USB Drives into NAS

Hitachi has released a few storage devices today, among which the SimpleTough and SimpleDrive Mini USB drives. But the more interesting release is SimpleNet ($79), a little USB to Ethernet box that turns the SimpleTough or SimpleDrive into a...

King.com Skill Games For iPhone and Facebook

Today, King.com, the online skill games provider, released its first games for the iPhone (Amazon Survival, picture) and Facebook (Kalorie King and Mars Live). According to mobile analytics company Mobclix, games represent the largest category of the Apple App...

Is Apple Stopping Push Notifications on Hacked iPhones?

This question about whether Apple is blocking hacked/jailbroken/unlocked iPhones from receiving push notifications has been risen by PoweryBase a Czech development company which has seen the number of customer complaints for its NotifyMe app has spiked. “When the Push...

Netbook Sales Continue To Rise (Duh)

This should not surprise anyone: Netbook sales will continue to rise (to 33M units) dramatically while "Laptops" will stay flat (at 129M units), that's according to DisplaySearch and NDP. Quite frankly, customers don't care one bit about the semantics...

Plastic Circuits For Greener Electronics

Professor David Thiel and MadhusudanRao Neeli from Griffith University in Brisbane (Australia) have created electronics circuits made of plastic (versus silicon). Plastic circuits do not require as much toxic chemicals as their silicon counterparts and even the packaging (normally...

Memory Stick Finally Reaches 32GB

If you are interested in overpriced flash memory, Sony is coming up with a 32GB Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo. We're not sure if the Memory stick family can get any more confusing for the consumer, versus SDHC which has...

Nokia Surge: 'Social Phone' For Kids

The Nokia Surge is Nokia's product that handles social networking cheaply. At $79, the handset has a sliding keyboard that should make broadcasting status updates faster and easier. The Surge runs on S60, an operating system used in smarter...

iPhone 3G For $49 at Fido

Fido is introducing what it calls a "Refreshed iPhone 3G". What does it mean? These are phones that were returned within days of activation and the 8GB model can sell for as low as $49 with a new contract....

Apple Netbook Rumor Re-Surfaces In Taiwan

The rumor that Apple might be launching a low-cost ultraportable is coming from Taiwan's InfoTimes. It would be a touch-display 9.7" to 10.2" tablet computer that would be priced around $800. Personally, I hope that it will have a...

Microsoft Office 2010 Officially Leaked

Microsoft shows again its leaky PR management skills by letting information about go public hours before the deadline (SilverLight 3 got the same privilege last week). The more interesting point is that Office Web is going after Google Docs in...

 
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