The MyTouch 3G (from T-Mobile U.S.A) is also known worldwide as the HTC Magic. This unit connects to the T-Mobile USA network and I've been using their service with various phones for a while now. MyTouch 3G revolves around...
September 26, 2009
Apple and Palm have been playing a rather intriguing game of cat and mouse with iTunes and the Pre. The latest update indicates Apple has got a slight edge over Palm, especially since Palm was served a letter from...
Still itching to get your hands on a Garmin Nuvifone G60? Well, rumors are going around that the device will be going for $300 after a 2-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate, which is fairly steep to be honest....
If you’re the type to be constantly worried about the whereabouts of your kids, certainly understandable giving society in this day and age, you’ll certainly want to take a peek at the Lok8u GPS child tracker from NuM8. Said...
Most of you have probably already read of U2’s sponsorship by RIM, which is perfectly fine. That being said, you do have to feel for RIM a bit when the news breaks that Palm’s largest investor, Elevation Partners, grabbed...
Folks who are looking to pick up the Palm Pre will certainly be glad to near that Amazon is now offering the phone for $99 (with a new service plan, of course). Compared to the $150 that Sprint is...
There is some bad news for existing PSP owners who are looking to upgrade to the PSP Go when it’s released. Sony has revealed that it is ditching the UMD conversion plan. It was previously suggested that folks who...
Over the past few years, it’s hard to believe that MMS is still such a big hoo-ha in a phone, especially since most entry-level phones have the MMS feature. Anyways, iPhone owners have been drooling over AT&T’s announcement of...
The stresswatch is still a concept device, but it certainly looks like something everybody wouldn’t mind receiving as a gift, especially in an office environment where stress levels are high. This watch will have an indicator to display your...
Palm certainly looks like it has something (or someone) to smile about over the weekend. News has broken that Dion Almaer and Ben Galbraith, two prolific open web standards advocates, will be leaving Mozilla to have a crack at...
It certainly looks like we’re aiming to have a future akin to that of a Jetsons cartoon. In a recent design contest sponsored by Electrolux, the winner was a device called the Cocoon. While the name might remind you...
Nobody can deny the importance of water in our lives, so it’s rather obvious that in less developed countries, a source of clean water is essential. A recent design shows a very interesting idea of a rolling water carrier,...
AMD might be enjoying the current position of its Radeon HD 5800 as the world’s only DirectX 11 supporting graphics card series, but it seems that NVIDIA is gearing up to release its GeForce GT300, the first NVIDIA graphics...
September 25, 2009
Apple has been trying to go as green as possible over recent times, and now they’re planning to trumpet the fact even more with its environment site, which points out the benefits of what they’re doing. As long as...
Want to add an image stabilization feature to your camera? If you’re willing to take some time to build one, you could follow the instructions over at Instructables and build your own gyroscopic image stabilizer. It certainly doesn’t look...
Alexander Amosu is back in his element, where his latest creation is a BlackBerry that will be the most expensive diamond encrusted version of the device in the world, crafted in solid 18 carat yellow gold and encrusted with...
Make a literal fashion statement with the ThumbsUp Emoticon T-Shirt, where you can show off up to a quartet of emoticons in order to convey your current mood to the rest of the world. The four expressions available for...
TomTom makes good on its previous misinformation, where the TomTom car kit for the iPhone is going for $119.95 when it arrives later this October, where it will be sold separately from the TomTom app. As for the application,...
The upcoming HTC HD2, also known as the HTC Leo, is edging closer towards a release date although we still have no idea on an exact price point to date. What we do know, however, is that the HTC...
Someone spotted the next breakthrough in cellphones - a 12-megapixel shooter known as the Samsung Pixon 12. This sounds fantastic in theory, and with the help of a 3x optical zoom, it allows you to capture crystal clear images...
Boy, is this the dream car for those who want something outrageous when it comes to entertaining friends and family on wheels. You won't need to do up a caravan, as the 2010 Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Lounge ought to...
Check out this breath-monitoring dress where its LEDs located under the top layer of the fabric will dim or get brighter depending on whether you have a killer breath or one which is sweet enough to drown in. No...
Sony will be rolling out a 250GB PS3 Slim bundle that is made available on Amazon UK, where it will ship later this October 1st for £284.99. This is a pretty good offer considering less than half that amount...
Vertu has expanded its Constellation stable with yet another model, the Ayxta. This will be the first flip handset from the luxurious manufacturer, where the Ayxta has been targeted "at discerning global citizens who are searching for a high...
Just in case you were curious about how the Ramos W7 Android MID looks like, here it is - nothing groundbreaking, but we're pretty interested at the generous touchscreen display that looks oh-so-shiny thanks to the wonders of Photoshop....
Asus has finally confirmed the dates and prices for its UK release of the new Eee Top ET2002T and Eee Top ET2203T. Both models are all-in-one PCs that come with a built-in display to get you started right out...
Asus' M60J notebook is the latest model from the Asus G Series, where it will sport the latest Intel Core i7 processor. Coming in a luxurious looking satin-brushed aluminum chassis, the Asus M60J will come with a 16" display...
JVC's latest PICSIO GC-FM1 camcorder is one tiny wonder, where it will just add another 95 grams to your pocket while taking up a mere 53mm x 97mm x 17mm worth of space. Features of the GC-FM1 include an...
Sager's NP8690 is one of the first few gaming notebooks that will come with the new Intel Core i7 Mobile processor within, where it is touted to be “the world’s most powerful 15.6? gaming notebook”. Apart from a choice...
Who would've expected Sharper Image to release an LCD TV that does more than offer you entertainment in the living room the ordinary method, since it will also come with an integrated DVD player, a USB port, an SD...
Looking for a way to wake up with a smile on your face? The Weather Alarm Clock Photo Frame might just do the trick, since it comes with an alarm clock function alongside 16MB of internal memory to store...
No, we're not talking about end time rapture here, but basically for the fact that KipKay’s latest alarm clock is more or less guaranteed to get you out of bed regardless of how little sleep you have had. This...
Are you a BlackBerry owner and an avid fan of the brand? The BlackBerry HS-500 Bluetooth headset would go down well with your precious BlackBerry, sporting the BB logo on the outside while featuring automatic volume control and noise...
The Mosquito electric bike, also known as the Mücke electric bike, will definitely turn heads no matter where you go with this. After all, it costs but a few cents to charge up, offering a pretty decent range of...
Polaroid rolls back the years with their PoGo Instant Digital Camera, where this hybrid printer/camera is able to print out digitally captured photos on the spot, using ZINK (zero ink) technology that can be found on the Polaroid PoGo...
Asus' latest Eee PC would be the MK90, where it will target Disney fans as it comes in a pretty pink coat of paint on the outside, and was also constructed to be hardy in nature. After all, it...
There is nothing quite like renewable energy to keep things running without feeling guilty, and the Guiding Light Mailbox is one such home improvement idea where it will store up energy from the sun throughout the day, using it...
Check out the prototype of the Show Me water consumption meter, where it will let you know just how much water you have used up by visualizing the effect of a blocked drain in your shower stall. A blue...
Forget about the £99.99 TomTom iPhone car kit accessory that we announced previously - it will not come with the TomTom application as stated, as that was an error on the company's part. According to an update from TomTom,...
Having seen the light earlier this July, the Archos 9 tablet PC will finally be available to the masses from October 22nd onwards, where you can choose from black or white colors. It will come with the Windows 7...
Sony might be touting their PSPgo for some time now, but it is good to know that others who are more interested in the plain old PSP-3000 will be able to pick it up at a 15% discount in...
The Android-powered Motorola CLIQ looks set to be one of the better releases from the beleaguered cellphone manufacturer in ages, and we're pleased to know that the CLIQ will come with a huge number of applications to suit just...
It has taken them long enough, but at least the Samsung Instinct HD is now made official by the carrier, bringing a cool 5-megapixel camera, a 3.2" touchscreen display, high definition video playback, TV out, Wi-Fi connectivity and a...
The Philips Xenium K700 does look quite good in the image here, and just like other Philips handsets, this one too will boast long talk times of up to 8.5 hours on a single charge and one month on...
AT&T will be rolling out MMS support for the iPhone this morning, giving the whole gamut of iPhone owners (save for first generation iPhones) the ability to send pictures that capture the essence of the moment over to a...
Verizon has decided that they will no longer support the Palm Pre, which probably means that from next year onwards, Palm will look to other providers to bring their Pre smartphone (and the Pixi, too) to other carriers. This...
The Ikemen electronic piggy bank will surely be a hit with lonely single women, as the dream virtual boyfriend that you can see on the LCD display will flatter you with sweet romantic phrases and compliments each time you...
Those who use their iPhone 3GS to the maximum, including getting around will find the ARider prototype handy. After all, this device will let you get around to your destination via their iPhone 3GS using a heads up display,...
The KEF HTB2SE-W subwoofer does come with an extremely futuristic design, where the lack of wires thanks to a wireless connection makes it all the more desirable. You get a 10" driver within as well as a 250-Watt amp...
Intel's latest CE4100 media processor is more or less a system-on-a-chip with a processor and graphics controller crammed onto a single chip that was built using a 45nm process. To sweeten the deal, it was built on the low...
Novatel Wireless recently filed documents with the FCC for their new notebook module which will integrate Wi-Fi connectivity and 3G reception on a single chip instead of the usual two, which will probably mean PC manufacturers will be able...
Netbooks more or less share the same specifications, but with the introduction of the NVIDIA Ion platform, soon that could change. The Zhonchi ZC-A80 belongs to the less advanced group however, featuring an Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM,...
HP's Mini 311 netbook will be the first among its brethren to ship with the new NVIDIA Ion platform, where prices start from $399.99 upwards, depending on the type of specifications you end up with. Those who want to...
Razer, a name familiar among gamers, has released a long-awaited update to its Razer DeathAdder mouse which will now sport a state-of-the-art 3.5G 3500dpi infrared sensor and a tangle-free braided cable that will not get in the way no...
September 24, 2009
At IDF, Intel showed yet another ray-tracing demo. Although it was mostly "demo" art, it was great for another reason: it was working on an actual silicon version of Larrabee, Intel's upcoming high-performance discrete GPU. This is no small feat...
Audiovox offers previous generation console gaming in your vehicle with the VOD10PS2 Mobile Video PlayStation 2 rear-seat entertainment system. This bundle will integrate the PS2 system into the overhead console, where your little ones will be entertained by a...
Alpine's latest iXA-W407 Digital Media Station will definitely appeal to a whole lot of people, as it supports iPod/iPhone playback (although it won't handle CDs anymore, but then again who listens to those these days)coupled with a generous 7" QVGA...
Folks who use their iPhone 3GS as their primary navigation device in a vehicle can rejoice, as TomTom has introduced a car kit for that handset in the UK Apple Store under a pre-order status, where you will have...
Novartis is reported to be developing new blood pressure tablets with Proteus Biomedical, where small chips are implanted within. These microchips will communicate with a shoulder-worn sensor, and they are currently undergoing a small clinical trial to test whether...
The Kingston DataTraveler 410 USB flash drive has upped the device's read/write speeds to 20MB/s for you who are always in a hurry to transfer data a wee bit faster. Depending on your storage needs, you will be able...
Ben Heck has come up with a one-handed Xbox 360 controller for that added difficulty level after you have mastered a particular game using both hands. He has introduced a semi-intrusive joystick that does away with the need for...
It is always imperative for dog owners to make sure that they are the pack leader, otherwise your mutt will start to exhibit behavorial problems from time to time. One way of doing so is having a pet collar...
Wacom's latest Bamboo series was launched worldwide simultaneously, where you will be able to opt for the Bamboo Fun, Bamboo, Bamboo Touch and Bamboo Pen for S$329, S$179, S$129 and S$129, respectively. No prizes for guessing which model is...
HardKernel's ODROID handheld device recently demonstrated its prototype device's media playback capability while boasting the free album-art based RockOn application. So far it does seem to run pretty smoothly on the handheld, where it will be powered by a...
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Ubuntu Moblin Remix Developer Edition was unleashed at the Intel Developer Forum, where this open source project will feature a unique user interface that is specially focused on using the Internet, social networking activity...
Want to travel around and love taking a spin on a bicycle in unfamiliar places? The Jango Flik folding bike ought to fit you to a T, where it comes with a patented VertiLink system (vertical six-bar linkage) that...
i.Tech Dynamic has just introduced its latest i.VoicePRO 901 Bluetooth headset which comes with dual microphones and advanced noise-filtering software, allowing users to hear incoming calls in crystal clear format and vice versa regardless of their surrounding environment. According...
Who would've thought that traditionally dumb CCTV security systems have been improved to such a level where they are smart enough to know whether an assault is going to happen - at least that is what a major research...
Alphascan has rolled out a couple of High Definition monitors in the South Korea market, marketed under the Femme Crystal moniker that clearly targets those who are more feminine - don't think macho gamers will want to have their...
There is nothing more heroic than firemen who brave and risk everything just to rescue a person trapped within a flaming building. In order to further reduce the risk on these brave souls' lives, the Safety of Life Fireman’s...
Don't you think the Miruko robot is creepy? This wearable eyeball-shaped cyber lifeform comes with an integrated camera and Wi-Fi connectivity, helping one augment one's perception by sensing and reacting to objects which normally cannot be seen with the...
For once, you find an arcade joystick that doesn't rely fully on plastic as its chassis. The Joytron Singibigi joystick takes a more natural approach by wrapping the joystick in a natural looking wood finish, which brings back fond...
Want to freak family and friends who drop by your place this Halloween? The Haunted animated books ought to be a great fit onto any shelf - all you need to do is place them nonchalantly onto your bookshelf...
The eo a7330D is one weirdly-named device, but it might probably arrive in store shelves Stateside soon considering it passed the FCC tests with flying colors. Manufactured by TabletKiosk, the eo a7330D will be powered by an Intel Atom...
NTT DOCOMO goes green by announcing a cellphone prototype that was manufactured using surplus wood of trees culled during thinning operations in order to maintain healthy forests. The prototype was developed as a partnership with Sharp Corporation, Olympus Corporation...
Vodafone has just announced its Vodafone 360 suite of innovative Internet services for both cellphones as well as the PC. Vodafone 360 will make sure that your contacts, status updates and messaging services are merged in a single place...
Wheelchairs help the disabled get up and about, but many times they are thwarted by poor planning and layout of an area that makes it disabled unfriendly. The CARRIER Wheelchair can be said to be the Hummer of them...
Now here's a lamp that will definitely leave you with a sense of wonder, simply because it isn't brighter than other lights, but mainly for its height that stands proudly at almost 3 feet. Compared to other lamps that...
Dvico Korea's latest release, the TVIX PVR M-6620N comes with a dual TV tuner, HDMI 1.3 output for those who want to view their full high definition images on the big screen, Wi-Fi N connectivity as well as MKV...
Jabra is an old name where Bluetooth headsets are concerned, and their latest upcoming device, the Jabra Stone, is touted to offer a “wireless earvolution” with its new shape. We do know that it will come with handy features...
Looks like the 250GB PS3 is very real, where it will come in a pretty pink color as a Final Fantasy XIII exclusive, complete with Lightning printed on the body (the main character in the game). It will be...
Honda seems to be delving pretty much into the world of robotics, and their latest release would definitely pose a challenge to Segway. Known as the U3-X, this self-balancing unicycle from Honda comes with what looks like a regular...
Pantech has designed the Crystal IM-S500K to target the female gender, where you will be able to get it in the standard feminine pink color alongside black and silver shades if you're looking for a "soft" handset in more...
The Samsung B3210, also known as the CorbyTXT phone, is a message-centric handset that targets those who are constantly typing out a flurry of text messages as well as emails and instant messages. This is made possible thanks to...
The new Fon Fonera 2.0n router is finally official, bringing 802.11n Wi-Fi speed to your network of computers. Owners will be able to work with the Fonera 2.0n router pretty quickly, where they can be up and about uploading...
Viliv's latest S10 is a convertible tablet-style netbook, where it will ship with the following :- Intel Atom 1.33GHz or 2.0GHz processor Windows 7 Home Premium operating system 10" touchscreen display at 1,366 x 768 resolution 1GB RAM 32GB...
Woongjin of Korea has released its Go&Joy personal navigation device, where it is able to lead you to your destination using either 2D or 3D maps, and it is a snap to use thanks to its 3D graphical user...
Details and official information of the Asus Eee PC 1001HA netbook are pretty much non-existent, although Chinese IT portal CCIDNET has come up with what seems to be the official photo thanks to their covert ninja operations. They have...
Monster Cable has rolled out its latest in-ear Turbine Pro earphones that supposedly boast "reference" level audio, although they did not release any further specifications to back up that claim. We do know that the Turbine Pro will come...
Kensington has rolled out their latest USB universal docks for notebooks, where both models will come in a plug and play mini-tower form factor that cater to VGA/DVI connectivity, five USB 2.0 ports and audio jacks that are available...
CyberPower, iBuyPower and Maingear have gotten hold of AMD's ATI Radeon HD 5800 series graphics card as a video option in their respective machines in order to offer the fastest and latest to consumers who have the budget. CyberPower's...
The Ripxx Personal Measurement Device might seem like some sort of locator device, but it is actually a fitness tool that will fit the palm of your hand comfortably, where this built-in GPS tracker will pump out ten tracking...
Guess Microsoft's secret Pink phones are not so secret anymore, with the Turtle and Pure handsets being unveiled here. Manufactured by Sharp (the people behind Danger's Sidekick hardware who was eventually snapped up by Microsoft a couple of years...
Bayer has released its latest Glucometer that comes in the form of a USB stick, making it the first easily computer connected glucometer in the world. You will be able to upload all of your daily readings to your...
While Nintendo has their well-established Wiimote and Nunchuk, the Xbox 360 has already announced Project Natal to be part of its future immersive game playing experience. Sony, on the other hand, will release its Motion Controller early next year...
September 23, 2009
The on-stage presentations at DEMOfall 09 are over, and Chris Shipley has officially passed the torch to Matt Marshall, who will be replacing her. The show was fun, very interesting, and grueling to cover live. If you are curious,...
Are you sick and tired of emoticons yet? Well if the answer is in the negative, the EMO ball could be the final nail in the proverbial coffin. Coming in a similar form factor as those once irritating smiley...
Brando has dubbed this the Ultimate Bluetooth headset, presumably because it comes with a built-in microSD memory card reader while supporting USB charging at the same time. The design itself isn't anything revolutionary, and we would place this in...
iRex's latest ebook reader would be the DR 300SG, where it was launched specifically for the US market. It comes with an 8.1" touchscreen e-paper display, where you will be able to take advantage of its 3G connectivity to...
We don't mean to overdose you with Core i7 processor notebooks and desktops from Dell, so here's a little balance - Toshiba's latest flagship in the UK is their new 18.4" Qosmio X500 gaming notebook. This model will amble...
Just when you thought good things do not come cheap, along ambles the Dell Studio 15 notebook that is powered by the new range of Intel Core i7 processors, where it will also be accompanied by a high definition...
The Dell Studio XPS 16 range of notebooks will now benefit from the introduction of the Intel Core i7 processor, touted to be the fastest mobile processor on the planet. In fact, if you have the budget for it,...
Check it out - the Acer Aspire One D250 netbook does not only run on Windows XP, but is full well capable of booting up in Google Android as well. The latter takes around 20 seconds to boot up,...
We are back live blogging from DEMOFall 09 in San Diego. Check the emerging technology launchpad on live.ubergizmo.com....
The latest Alienware M15x notebook from Dell will tout the fastest mobile processor in the world, where its Intel i7 processor will be pulling the strings from within. This 15" machine will come with a choice of a 1.6...
Dell brings the Aurora brand to the next level with the ALX suffix, where it distinguishes a set of Alienware systems that are able to offer peak performance and unique design features. The latest among these would be the...
Dell's latest Aurora desktop computer is touted to be the most upgradeable MicroATX from Dell to date despite being the smallest mid-sized desktop from the Alienware range. You will find an amalgamation of modern technologies within including a MicroATX...
Moving on to bigger an better things, the Alienware Area-51 ALX desktop from Dell is the most powerful desktop from Alienware to date, where it will include a copper cold-plated liquid cooling unit inside, coupled with the latest Intel...
Want one of the baddest desktops to date that will feature unprecedented ability to upgrade its innards? You won't go very wrong with the Alienware Area-51 desktop from Dell, where it is the most upgradeable desktop gaming machine from...
Unlike the legendary escape artist Houdini, the Samsung Houdini prefers to remain in the limelight and hopes to stay "trapped" in the minds of many, where that would probably translate into more sales in the end. The Houdini will...
Samsung can't seem to wait to unleash their Samsung Omnia II on the masses, having the handset pop up on their site. When available, the Omnia II will be under the Verizon Wireless stable, and we do know that...
The boffins at Google has just added Gmail support to Google Sync for iPhone, iPod touch and Windows Mobile-powered devices, where you are now able to receive Gmail messages as they arrive as long as you maintain an over-the-air,...
The SmartV 5 MID is the latest in a long line of SmartDevices, where this one is slated for a mid-October release where it will be powered by a 600MHz processor, a 5" WVGA touchscreen display, 2GB of internal...
The Egoman iKaRa i600 portable media player offers more than meets the eye - it comes with a built-in karaoke feature to entertain your friends, much to their chagrin if you lack the vocal capability of being an entertainer....
The Apple iPhone will finally make its way to China from October 15th onwards, where the 8GB and 16GB models will ship for $293 and $439 thereabouts, respectively. Of course, that would also mean being tethered to a 2-year...
Teclast is back under the limelight yet again with a new portable media player known as the T58. This will see Rockchip’s RK2808 chipset working within to offer you decent performance on-the-go, where you can also access wireless hotspot...
The Next generation AMD GPU has arrived: The ATI Radeon HD 5870 should have been called Radeon 2X: when compared to the Radeon HD 4890, It has twice the number of stream processors, twice the transistors, twice the texture...
We got our hands on the concept phones that were shown behind a glass earlier tonight, so we're sharing these photos so that you can see what we saw. In theory, these prototypes represent what can be done with...
The Digicube Z8 just came out in China and it will get some attention for a few reasons: first for its "carbon silver" color, but also for the fact that it has a full QWERTY keyboard that can be...
Do you do plenty of biking around the neighborhood and even attempt more adventurous outings elsewhere? The Happy Helmet Bike Camera Mount ought to come in handy to capture the beautiful sights where you traverse, since it frees both...
The Gigabyte TouchNote T1028 offers a tablet-like performance in the form factor of a netbook, but it sure didn't take too long for a Chinese company to roll out its clone, known as the 100 See Ban Gu. This...
After a couple of years since the BUG modular open source device platform was announced, here we are with the BUGbase Wi-Fi that will come not only with Wi-Fi connectivity, but supports Bluetooth as well to live out a...
The Bookeen e-book reader, also known as the Cybook Opus, is the latest of its kind in the market, tipping the scales at a featherweight 5.3oz. This e-ink reader will come with a 5" display and is capable of...
Toshiba has just released a range of driver updates for their netbook range, which isn't surprising, really, considering the fact that Windows 7 is just on the horizon before being released. The Toshiba NB205 is among the first to...
Fast forward to the future and what do you get? Cars that fly? Maybe, and if that were to happen, the Peugeot ELA concept car would definitely be on top of many people's shopping lists thanks to its sleek...
Microsoft's rumored tablet-like device is very real, where it will be known as the Courier. Currently in the late prototype stage of development, it will come in the form of a booklet, featuring two multitouch-capable displays that were specially...
HP has just introduced its SkyRoom telepresence system for desktops, where the $149 forked out for it is well worth every penny, since it it offers a healthy balance between high quality telepresence rooms as well as free but...
TrendNet's latest 802.11n USB adapter might not excite anyone as this isn't the first, but for those who travel a whole lot and value convenience above all else will definitely find this little device to be the perfect traveling...
We hope that you went over our Umid mBook M1 review and unboxing. We just had our hands on the second revision called mBook M2. This refresh features a few of improvements that were requested by users (and us!)....
While most iPhone docks do come with built-in recharging capability, the Dexim P-Flip goes one up as it doubles up as a 2,000mAh battery for those who are always on the go and need enough juice for their iPhones...
Are you a culprit or one who hates those people who keep on drumming their fingers on their desks? Nik Ramage decided to turn this annoying habit into art, where a mechanical copy of his hand will actually continue...
Griffin has rolled out its latest iTrip as well as iTrip controller, making it one of the first (of many, we suspect) iPhone accessories that can actually be controlled by an application. The iTrip accessory will allow you to...
Three Dell service documents have shown an image of the Dell Alienware m15x that have yet to be officially released, where one will be able to benefit from a faster Core i7 processor, alongside a 15.6" LED backlit display...
Looks like Microsoft has already decided on a price tag for its upcoming 802.11n adapter for the Xbox 360, where it will retail for a solitary Benjamin. Bear in mind this is not confirmed but is more or less...
Who would have thought that the foosball table would evolve into what you see here, created by boffins at the Ewha Women's University in Korea, where it will replace spinning men on a stick as well as the ball...
VIA has rolled out a new VB8003 Mini-ITX motherboard that will boast a dedicated on-board graphics processor to get you started right out of the box alongside dual HDMI ports for those who are about to embark on the...
Cresta TV is working on commoditizing TV tuners for laptop computers to the point of making them cheap enough to be integrated on every single laptop in the world (just like webcams are today). How? Simply by moving all...
[IDF 2009, SF] Lucid's Hydra Engine is a hardware solution (a chip) that brings multi-GPU functionality to motherboards, without having to use Nvidia's SLI or AMD's CrossFire. Usually, there is a lot of work done in the GPU driver,...
September 22, 2009
[DEMOFall 09] Webroot says that traditional approach to computer security is ill-suited for today's threats. Yesterday's focus was about protecting the computers and files from being damaged, but Webroot argues that customer identities are much more valuable. Your personal...
$182.49 , Auria EQ2367 23.6in LCD Monitor $204.99, Ground Force Chronograph Titanium Watch $13.99, Verbatim Wireless Laser Mouse $29.99 , HP Deskjet D1660 Printer $844.99 , Sony VAIO 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Best Deals at www.UberBargain.com...
[DemoFall 09] Emo Labs just went on stage to present their invisible speaker technology. It's a speaker system that outputs decent sound while taking virtually no space (at least much less volume than any conventional speaker). It can be...
DEMO has officially started. After a short introduction from Chris Shipley and Matt Marshall, the demos are in full swing. The HP Skyroom is the first product to be demonstrated in stage. Many, more will follow. The most innovative...
[DEMOFall 09] Micello is a database of maps of places like shopping malls, college campuses, convention centers etc… that mobile users can explore and access useful information while interacting with each other, thanks to its social networking component. There...
[DEMOFall 09] Another day and another Twitter dashboard… dotSyntax the company behind Digsby, the popular IM and social networking aggregator, claims that it delivers the best Twitter experience, presenting the data in a conversation format while the competition is...
Atlona has rolled out its DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter which will hook up a dual-link DVI input while transferring those signals to the new, compact connector that can be found on more and more high-end displays these days....
Samsung has just rolled out the first mobile display driver with embedded touch screen controller functionality in the world, where it is derived from the Samsung Touch Embedded DDI technology. This solitary chip solution will enable phone designers to...
Are you the resident office drone who is summoned to come up with multimedia presentations and slideshows at the last minute due to your mad skills with a computer? Then you might find the FOTOBOX USB device solution from...
The Snooper S280 Sapphire Plus GPS navigation system is a 3-in-1 device that will not only help you find your way around unfamiliar territory thanks to its Navteq maps within, it is also a GPS radar detector that relies...
Emo Labs has rolled out invisible speaker solutions that are being demonstrated at DEMOfall09. Relying on an ultra-thin, transparent material, Emo Labs' invisible speaker system will deliver the best quality stereo sound possible from today's streamlined display products, and...
Nintendo has just announced that they will be releasing three more colors for the Nintendo DSi that is tipped to arrive in Europe from October 23rd onwards. You will be able to enjoy metallic blue, light blue and red...
Hand Eye Technologies has created a solution that allows set top boxes (Cable...) to talk to your phones. "What for?" you might ask. Put simply, their core product called Hand Eye Interactive Technology (HIT) sends contextual data related to...
[DEMOFall 09] VicMan Software launched its Online Photo! Enhancement Platform, which is a RESTful API available at http://pho.to . Most pictures taken with point and shoot cameras or phones have bad quality, mostly due to noise, incorrect color balance,...
[DEMOFall 09] We published about Waze, the navigation application for smarphones that uses drivers-generated maps. The services, previously in closed alpha in Israel, launched in May 2009 in the US, for iPhone and Android, today it launched for Symbian...
[DEMOFall 09] VIAAS is the new video surveillance “as a service” delivered over the web by Third Iris. “VIAAS is simple to install, provides the power of professional monitoring systems and delivers enterprise-class reliability without the complexities typically associated...
[DEMOFall 09] Digitrad lunahced its new voice service that allows users to place a call from a web browser by simply typing a person name, eliminating the need for a phone number. OrganIP can search, locate the call recipient...
MyOwnRealEstate's stated goal is to democratize property management. The solution includes bookkeeping, management aids, query and print, listing service, free documents and... online property management. The service connects landlord and renters in a way that was only accessible to...
The Point of Wealth Register is an onsite kiosk that offers cash compensated employees various secure financial services such as banking, allocating funds to creditors, prepaid Visa cards, charities or IRAs. The idea is to offer financial opportunities at...
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[DEMOFall 09]The recent presidential campaign has highlighted the power of small online donations, and that has created a demand from candidates, non-profit, local governments, and other entities to have a web-platform to raise funds. It's a good idea, but...
According to a Research from the US Department of Agriculture, 60% of farmers nationwide lose money each year while 17,000 family farms go out of business, "The Grapes of Wrath" are not that obsolete after all. In an effort...
[DEMOFall 09] CallSpark! Is changing our old and boring calling experience by transforming it into interactive experiences with real-time data pulled from the social and business cloud. Waow! Accessing content from social networks, location-based search and reviews before during...
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First time parents might find the Why Cry Baby Analyzer to be useful, as it will help you understand just what your newborn needs or wants. It relies on pixie dust and magic - we're kidding. Actually, the Why...
What you see here is the UMID M2, but fret not - the M2 looks extremely similar that it would be all but impossible to tell the difference between the two at a glance. The UMID M2 is tipped...
Don't be fooled by its name - the Bell Alarm Clock isn't your old school time keeper that will get you out of bed each morning with an awful din - instead, it will come with a solitary large...
Pong Research Company’s latest cellphone case will supposedly reduce any form of cellphone radiation from the antenna, thanks to the use of its tight silicone skin. The skin apparently comes with a proprietary technology module which has been specially...
LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya has a love for music as well as making his own LEGO creations, resulting in this functional, life-size cello made completely out of LEGO bricks - with some strings for the real thing, of course....
Check out this air hockey game that does not come with a standard surface - instead, it has a video display for its surface that actually projects the current score of the game in order to motivate you to...
SGI has rolled out its personal supercomputer known as the Octane III, where it is able to hold up to a whopping 80 high-performance cores as well as nearly 1TB of memory. The Octane III will supposedly enable a...
AIS has further expanded their line of rugged touchscreen computers for those who work in field environments and harsh conditions. These rugged PCs will meet MIL-STD-810F compliance standards, making them shock/vibration and drop resistant apart from humming along nicely...
Most people would associate a bath with something relaxing, but some of us just don't have it in us anymore to get in and out of the bath easily without risking injury. How does one tackle the problem then?...
Motorola's latest Bluetooth headset would be the H17, where it is touted to be the smallest and lightest flip switch headset from Motorola. The H17 Bluetooth headset will merge an on-ear wearing style alongside the use of ultra-lightweight materials,...
MSI's latest netbook, the Wind U110 Eco has just made an appearance where it will retail for approximately $399 thereabouts. What makes this netbook so special is its 9-cell battery that is able to offer a phenomenal 15-hour battery...
If there ever was an R2-D2 that is most useful in real life, this is most probably it. After all, crafted by Popular Science reader Brian De Vitis, it is capable of holding a whopping eight consoles within, comprising...
Our friends living in South Korea will benefit from a new touchscreen handset known as the Samsung SCH-B900, where this CMDA EV-DO cellphone will be available from SK Telecom in due time. Coming in white and clad in a...
We wonder just how much better superstars and divas will sound with the laser-accurate microphone courtesy of David Schwartz who hails from the Rochester Institute of Technology. According to David, his microphone is capable of recording "pure sound" -...
When you first take a look at the Szmovi P610 netbook, you might mistake it for one of those netbooks from HP, but that is to be expected considering the manufacturer hails from China where piracy of design is...
The Eee PC range of netbooks will now be able to enjoy a speedier SaberTooth S3 SSD which boasts read speeds and write speeds of up to 95MB/sec and 70MB/sec, respectively. They will come in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB...
The Hour Grass Living Wall Clock is an interesting concept as it helps you grow grass in a vertical manner on your wall, where it will be confined within a stainless steel and glass body frame. The grass will...
While the Kopin Golden-i might make you increase your geek credentials, it boasts a range of features that will definitely get you salivating. It is able to project a virtual screen that is 15" in size (the way your...
Alleged screenshots from a Norwegian GameStop inventory system have revealed the existence of 250GB PS3 Slim bundles, where they will come in a pair with various titles to suit many game genres including Need for Speed: Shift, FIFA 10,...
September 21, 2009
Looks like rumor is now fact - the Microsoft Xbox 360 802.11n adapter is very real and will enable gamers to "seamlessly connect with their home network with the highest wireless 'N' technology." Apart from that, details are extremely...
Huawei is currently working on doubling HSPA+ speeds to 56Mbps by as early as next year, where a full rollout ought to happen in 2010. This is just mind-numbing, and it might just make home Internet connection obsolete especially...
AMD is going to roll out hexa-core processors to consumer computers, otherwise known as the Thuban. In addition, these uber-fast processors will be backwards compatible with current AM3 and AM2+ motherboards, making us wonder whether this could dent Intel's...
Toshiba has released its latest SSD for netbooks that conform to the new mini-SATA standard, where the 32nm drives will come in 30GB and 62GB capacities. They're first off the blocks, so it would be interesting to see the...
The Tivoli AutoSound sound station does look retro, although it is pretty much up-to-date where specifications are concerned. After all, you do get MP3 player compatibility alongside an FM radio, while those who want to view high definition movies...
There is nothing quite like standards to keep everyone playing nice, and the SATA International Organization aims to change all that by rolling out a new standard for notebook and netbook manufacturers at the Intel Developer Forum in San...
The DARPA-backed Vulture strato-wingship is able to keep on going for up to 5 years in our upper atmosphere without the need to land, thanks to it being feather light and yet strong. This electrically propelled aircraft can charge...
The Samsung Omnia Pro B7610 might not be what we thought it was, as it could possibly be released in a totally different design compared to what we have looked at in the past. The navigation keys do look...
Guess the Vertu Constellation F has leaked out onto the Internet, coming in a customary blur shot that makes it hard for ordinary folks to discern the design up close and personal. It does look to come in a...
The RoyalTek BV-3200 GPS navigation system will target those who love going up and about on their bicycles, featuring a sunlight readable 3.5" touchscreen display that will be accompanied by Bluetooth connectivity, a Broadcom GPS receiver and a special...
Want to be the envy of your family and friends with a bling handset from Pantech Korea? The IM-U510LE ought to fit the bill, featuring 18k gold decoration alongside a design that closely resembles that of a Dupont lighter....
Looks like Microsoft's long standing animosity with Apple will continue, with the latest rumor making its rounds, where a new touchscreen tablet is touted to be released in the near future. Apparently, this project is part of something known...
Isn't this a waste - a coffee maker that churns out just one cup of joe at a time? Well, we guess this will target those who tend to be overprotective of their favorite addictive beverage and wish not...
It seems as though the long awaited Garmin Asus nüvifone G60 will be making its way to the market later this October for $299 after you send in a $100 mail-in rebate and settle for a 2-year contract. Just...
USB 3.0 is on the verge of entering mainstream consciousness, and Point Grey aims to take advantage of it by releasing their new USB 3.0 video camera that is able to pump full 1080p video at a stunning 60fps....
Predator has just rolled out its latest waterproof camcorder known as the VX360, where it can work underwater as long as it doesn't go beyond 3 meters in depth. You can also use this as a knuckle duster of...
iRiver's latest NV mini bike edition will come with a 3.5" display that we presume would work well even under direct sunlight, since you won't be cycling indoors, would you? Apart from that, you will benefit from a sturdy...
You know that freelance journalist Domenico Panacea is a Mac fanatic after taking a look at his Philips Lumalive T-shirt that comes complete with an integrated LED display that shows off - you've guessed in, an Apple logo. Panacea's...
It is pretty common for folks in Japan to end their life by jumping in front of trains on a track, amounting up to 17,076 suicides within a month, and this has led East Japan Railways to prevent any...
Viliv has released its X70EX MID in the US, where it will come with a 7" touchscreen display. Newegg currently sells a trio of X70EX models, ranging from the basic X70EX Express P that is powered by the Intel...
Archos has shocked gadget fans worldwide when it launched its android-powered Archos 5 Internet Tablet last week. The operating system, the sheer size of the device and the screen quality (800x480) have generated a wave of "buzz" unknown to...
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DEMOFall 09, one of our favorite emerging technology conference will be held in San Diego on September 21st and 23rd and we will cover it live on live.ubergizmo.com. The 56 companies, handpicked by DEMO's longtime executive producer Chris Shipley,...
The CPhone from China is powered by the Google Android operating system, where it will feature a cartoon-style user interface. No specifications have been unveiled to date, although we do know it will run on the Cupcake update alongside...
Students from Queens University have come up with AG technology that will help make them a better pool player, where their system is known as the ARPool. ARPool will employ a range of cameras and sensors to know just...
Sony Ericsson has touted that their MH907 Motion Activated Headphones will “change music forever”, where one will find Sony Ericsson’s SensMe technology packed within. SensMe is able to know just what you're up to, where plugging in both headphones...
NetGear has plunged into the consumer NAS market with their 1TB offering known as Stora. This device is basically a "dumbed down" version of their business NAS offerings, where it will play nice with Mac, Linux and Windows platforms,...
The latest 2TB Seagate Barracuda XT hard drive will benefit from a 6Gbps SATA interface that offers double the theoretical bandwidth of existing SATA II drives, giving you the ability to enjoy up to 600MBps in burst transfers. In...
Once in a while, Brando comes up with some really nifty stuff, and now is one of those times. Their solar powered Bluetooth headset is one of them, where it will rely on the sun's rays to keep your...
A day after we confirmed that the Nintendo Wii will be getting a price cut, here's news from Square Enix head honcho Yoichi Wada about the Wii's future, where he believes that Nintendo will be rolling out the Wii's...
MSI has just rolled out a portable media player known as the MSI MT-V656, where it will come in a metal chassis complete with the following to keep you entertained while you're on the move :- 3" display HD...
Boffins at Jerusalem have developed a new kind of solar cell that is able to generate juice from diffused light thanks to a specialized colored panel. They do resemble colored plexi-glass but in reality are panes made with fluorescent...
The LG VX8575 is also known as the Chocolate Touch, where the handset is set to be unveiled over at Verizon Wireless. Well, here's an exclusive image of the device, where it seems to resemble more of the LG...
Newsmy of China has rolled out another portable media player that joins the ranks of those which offer 1080i output support, and the A16HD fits the bill nicely. It will also feature 720p video recording capability through an AV-In...
The Zune HD won't knock the iPod off its lofty perch anytime soon, but that doesn't mean the device is a slouch either - in fact, word has it that the Zune HD is selling out across the board....
Love reading at bedtime before you call it a day? The Nachteule reading light is here to help you out, where it was conceived and engineered in Germany. Touted to be the smallest, lightest and most powerful personal reading...
iLuv will soon roll out a case for the iPod nano 5G which offers the device a faux digital camera look composed of inked lines to take advantage of the newly included digital camera capability. The decal represents a...
Toshiba has a bunch of Transformer mice coming our way, although they have yet to announce them officially apart from the fact that they ought to hit the market sometime in Q4 later this year. It would be interesting...
Word from a RealD executive has it that designer 3D glasses are coming our way before the movie Avatar is launched this December, where the troupe will be led by Gucci and their 3D glasses. Just for some context,...
The US has just received the Mio Moov M300 and M400 GPS navigation systems, although these two have already hit Europe a couple of months back. While specifications remain more or less the same with their European counterparts, the...
Man, how lazy can one get? The Mooncandle is a remote controlled lamp that resembles a wax candle, although it will never melt as there is no wick to burn. Instead, in the place of a wick and some...
Merlin Digital has just rolled out its Pocket Projector V2, where it looks more or less like a TV remote control while featuring a 2GB hard drive and an internal battery. An SD memory card slot is there to...
We do wonder just how many kids get lost and separated from their parents in the past when there wasn't such a thing known as GPS, but modern day parents need not fret as the Nu-m8 GPS locator will...
You know the scene in X-Men where Magneto moves across a chasm from his plastic prison using some metal extracted from a guard's bloodstream? The Robot Tiles work in pretty much the same way, although you won't need to...
You surely can't get any greener than this - a PhD student from Texas came up with a cardboard computer chassis that could possibly enter production in order to reduce computer waste in the long run. Known as the...
Clocks are just that, telling you the current time, right? Wrong! The IXP3 Internet Messaging Clock goes one up on standard time tellers by being able to be hooked up to an Internet router, where it is more than...
Seems as though Microsoft might not want to be left behind in the smartphone race as they could very well roll out their own phone hardware known as Pink, developed in parallel to Microsoft's Windows Mobile 7 operating system....
September 20, 2009
Orange UK has just rolled out the ROM update for their HTC Hero, where it is touted to offer a boost in system speed, alongside touch-to-focus capability in the Hero’s camera. Orange has also tested the new software to...
Creative has more or less overcome a hurdle that plagued them for many years - the second firmware update for the Zii EGG now allows one to play music directly from an SD memory card inserted into the Zii...
Nintendo has finally confirmed that the Wii will be experiencing a price cut from next Sunday onwards, where September 27th will see the Wii going for $199, which means we ought to see a dip in Wii sales for...
The Windows Mobile 6.5-powered Acer F1 looks set to be launched later this October 6th worldwide, where it will be powered by the snappy 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, accompanie by a 3.8"touchscreen display with 480 x 800 resolution, a...
We're not talking about a real, beating human heart here, but a prop replica of the Arc Reactor in the movie Iron Man. Encased behind plexiglass with the “Proof that Tony Stark Has a Heart” line, the replica is...
California, a state that takes going green seriously, has seen their California Energy Commission consider new regulations which might see a ban on selected HDTVs from being sold in the state. This is a first-of-its-kind proposal for an efficiency...
Alltel Wireless has just rolled out the LG AX310, where it will offer basic communications capability without breaking your monthly budget. After all, you can expect the LG AX310 to come with features including voice-activated calling, a one-touch speakerphone,...
XtremeMac is back with a bunch of new iPod cases, be they the iPod nano or touch. We'll look at them in greater detail below. Tuffwrap (iPod touch) – A solid color case available in bright blue, pink and...
You would definitely find the Obscura CueLight pool table something worth desiring after if you happen to be flush with cash and are thinking of sprucing up your living room with something your mates don't have. This pool table...
Boffins have come up with a new device that will assist blind people read audio labels on everyday objects, where it is aptly known as the PenFriend. How does it work? Well, the PenFriend relies on minute barcodes that...
SteelSeries is starting to get a hang of the gaming industry, having released their latest dedicated gaming handset known as the Siberia v2. This headphones will house an invisible retractable microphone that is suitable for in-game audio input, where...
Pure's latest Sensia DAB radio is touted to be the first high resolution DAB digital and Internet-connected radio in the world that boasts a large color touchscreen display. The Sensia will target the Facebook generation, where one uses a...
There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of beating a steep uphill climb on your bicycle, where the Wind-Solar Energy Bike will come in handy assuming it ever moves from being a concept to reality. Covered with solar panels...
The CZC C9 netbook might be the slimmest one just yet, thanks to efforts from ShenZhen Zichuang Technology. The company touts that their CZC C9 measures but 0.5cm thin, tipping the scales at an unbelievably light 750 grams. It...
Optical drives in notebooks tend to sip a whole lot of juice, which is why you might as well make do with an external model to use it whenever you need one. The Asus SBC-04D1S-U Blu-ray drive is one...
By that, we don't mean a video game vehicle but a real life one - especially when the Xbox 360 controller has been integrated right smack in the middle of a steering wheel, complete with buttons and all. Oh...
Folks who have been wondering when Asus would be really releasing the Eee PC 1201n, their question have been answered, depending on which part of the world they live in though. The device has appeared on some Asian sites,...
With everything going HD nowadays, it looks like HTC’s Leo is looking to jump on the same bandwagon, as the device looks like it will be named the HD 2. The HTC HD 2 will sport a 4.3-inch display,...
Looking to control your shiny new iPhone 3GS via voice control without having to fiddle with all those cables? Well, you’ll certainly want to check out the earphones from BudsGoBlue, which supports the iPhone and can act as headphones...
For all the Palm fans out there who have been dreaming of a GSM Palm Pre, your patience has been rewarded. Though it is way over in Germany, but it’s good to know that O2 Germany will be offering...
If you’ve used Google Docs before, you’ll certainly agree that it’s a very handy online application to have, especially if you’re collaboration with a few parties. Now it looks like Google is willing to take things a step further,...
Word has been going around that Sprint will be looking to release a cell phone that supports WiMAX and EV-DO, though not much else was said before this. Now it seems that analysts are suggesting that Android will be...
We all love holograms, don’t we? Now it looks like hologram technology might just become a little cooler. Reports are filtering in that a group of Japanese scientists have come up with a technology that allows holograms to respond...
When you’re hooked to your game, it’s easy to not want to leave the couch, and that’s probably what Papa John is trying to capitalize on. What are we talking about? Well, until the Sept 27th, folks will be...
Looking for some way of prevent your beloved device from picking up scratches? Well, you could always try out the BodyGuardz scratch-proof transparent skins, which are custom designed to fit a particular device, and they obviously offer designs for...
We happened to stumble upon a rather disturbing pencil design from Nadine Jarvis. What are we talking about? Well, they’re pencils made from the carbon of human cremains. Based on the info we dug up, 240 pencils can me...
If you’re looking to play the part of a spy at some costume party, you could always pick up one of these Spy Coins from Dereu & Sons Mfg. Co. Each coin has a hollowed out inside which allows...
Rumor is going around the Internet that Microsoft will be releasing 2 new smartphones, maybe even at CES in January 2010. The code name of the project is supposedly “Pink”, and since this is from the acquisition of Danger,...
For those of you who want to take up drawing or painting and already down a Nintendo DSi, you could always pick up the Art Academy: First Semester from the DSi Shop. The program will give you the basic...
Folks looking for a new MP3 player will want to keep an eye out for two new COWON players over the next few days. The iAudio E2 looks like it’s positioned to take on Apple’s iPod Shuffle. The iAudio...
This doesn’t look like a pen that we’d need to use on a day-to-day basis, but the fact that it can write on wet paper, upside down and even in temperatures from -30F to 250F does make it stand...



