It seems like patience is never a strong point of us gadget-loving people, so it really shouldn’t come as a surprise to anybody that a video of the HTC Imagio has surfaced online. This Windows Mobile 6.5 device was...
October 3, 2009
Is HP trying to do away with computers entirely, or trying to turn its printers into an ornament for your living room? We’ve all seen wireless printers before, but HP’s latest Touchsmart Premium Printer with Touchsmart Web is certainly...
If you’re bored of your bog standard Xbox 360 controller, you would always consider modding it, but if that seems to troublesome and messy, then you could always go pick up a cool and already-modded one off the shelf....
Folks who are looking to get a wireless speaker system for their iPod or media player could take a peek at the Shaper Image Indoor Outdoor Wireless Speaker, which is exactly what its name implies. The device comes with...
Will the cars of the future move like fish? Well, with the direction that the engineers at Nissan are taking, who knows? The latest development shows Eporo, a mini robotic car that is designed to move in a group...
After Apple’s amazing success with the iPhone, it’s no surprise to hear rumors of an Apple tablet, which has been going around for some time now. It does seem that there is some credibility to the whole thing, especially...
Folks who own the iPhone 3Gs will now be able to jailbreak their iPhones running on the latest iPhone OS 3.1, thanks to the Pwnage Tool 3.1.3. There is one rather unpleasant condition though, the iPhone needed to already...
You’ve probably heard of the Motorola Sholes or Motorola Tao at some point in time, and to further add to the confusion; it seems that the device will actually be called the Motorola Droid when it’s released on Verizon...
Now here’s something you might not have been expecting. The HTC Pure which is to be launched on AT&T has surfaced and also got unboxed. The device looks like it will be arriving on October 6th, and in case...
There’s something about lasers that make every guy want to have something that can produce them, and the latest concept watch from Alessi certainly looks like it will be any laser fan’s dream come true. The Laser Shot watch...
If the recent news of NVIDIA’s GT300 wasn’t enough to get ATI sweating, it looks like the latest tidbit that NVIDIA will be launching three Fermi-based graphics cards, all supporting DirectX 11, should really give ATI a heart attack....
Gaming laptops seem to be making a comeback, and manufacturers are certainly looking to have their fair share of the profits. Next up in line is the something from MSI’s G-series, the MSI GT640 gaming laptop. Powered by Intel’s...
If you’re fond of going out to the jungle, beach or any kind of terrain than your computer would find hostile, you’d most likely leave your fragile portable hard disk at home, probably for fear of dropping it into the...
It looks like mankind has taken another baby step towards our goal of getting wireless power. This latest bit of news points that Sony has prototyped a system which is able to transmit up to 60W of power to...
If rumors which are going around the Internet are to be believed, it seems like the folks over in China will be one of the first people to be able to buy a Google Chrome powered netbook off the...
October 2, 2009
Like.com, Inc. the masterminds behind visual search for shopping and the first visual style personalization tech (Covet.com) are innovating again. As the top online fashion search engine (over 8 million uniques) Like.com has proven itself to be a key...
Ben Heck might be the undisputed king of mods in the world of video gaming, but that doesn't mean other people don't have talent, either. Jay Hauf decided to turn his old Sega Dreamcast controller into a docking station...
Are you a huge fan of portable music? If so, the Acronym GT-J14 jacket might be just your cup of tea - after all, this hardshell, Gortex-infused jacket will boast a decent enough styling that won't make you the...
Autumn's nearly here for those living in the northern hemisphere, where it is time to start raking (or pay your kids a token amount to get chores done around the house). The Power Rake concept might come in handy...
Great news for folks who are looking forward to the Nokia Booklet 3G and yet are on a tight budget - it seems that this Best Buy exclusive netbook that is powered by Windows 7 will retail for $600...
Those who are looking for a regular notebook with a generous display might want to consider the 15.6" Asus UL50 which is now available in the US. It will be powered by an Intel SU7300 ultra-low voltage 1.3GHz processor,...
Strange as it may sound, it seems that the Longsoon netbook could very well be the first netbook on the market that will be powered by the long-awaited Google Chrome operating system. While Longsoon 2F processor was originally built...
It goes without saying that driving and talking on the cellphone while holding the latter in your hand is a big no-no, since it greatly reduces the amount of concentration on the road while making it harder for you...
Jabra has released its Arrow headset that will be part of Jabra's JX range, where the Arrow is one sharp and true flier, combining automatic volume control, easy and functional storage as well as stylish good looks in a...
If you're a Wii owner and tend to have friends over for parties and some intense gaming sessions, we would highly recommend the TV Armor - after all, this huge piece of acrylic might end up protecting your precious...
At first glance, many people will probably think that the Yones X11A netbook could very well be the Olevia X11A that was spotted a fair number of months ago. Well, you won't find much difference in terms of specifications...
There is nothing quite like having the power of the sun to keep your devices juiced up as with the Solar Powered Courtesy Light. Perfect for dark areas around your home (especially outdoors), it is able to throw out...
Many malls in capitalist countries these days are extremely huge, and they boast sprawling car parks if space provides, or multiple storey ones that can be a pain to locate your vehicle if you have forgotten where you've parked...
Who would've thought that the LEGO lantern is one of the cuter things to come out from the Danish stable. This ain't no building block though, as it will feature a quartet of white LED lights inside the LEGO...
The FCC has just given their nod of approval to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness, leaving us to scratch our heads on why is 3G connectivity supported since the transparent screen itself would probably drain battery life like mad,...
MotionX-GPS Drive is not a device by itself, but is a door-to-door navigation application for the iPhone. While it retails for $3, don't look down on its purchase price - after all, you might find it to be jolly...
Sigma has rolled out an update to its DP1s digital camera which will maintain its predecessor's sensor and processor, although improvements will be made in terms of functionality, where one will be able to simultaneously shoot separate RAW and...
OtterBox has rolled out its Commuter and Commuter TL cases for both the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS handsets, where the normal Commuter case will feature a soft silicone skin that will wrap itself completely around the phone, making...
Since it is Breast Cancer Awareness month, you might want to do your part by picking up the new Pink W Series netbook bundle, where each purchase will see a portion of the profit donated to help support cancer...
Tekken 6 is being prepared to be unveiled on the Sony PS3 and Xbox 360 later this month, and you know that the normal gamepad is no substitute for a joystick when it comes to beat 'em ups. Hori...
The Flip Video has been pretty successful since its launch, and now we have an accessory for it that just made an appearance on the FCC where it is known as the Flip Video Remote. It will come in...
Do you love pedaling at the gym to burn that fat around your thunder thighs? Instead of staying hooked on the junk shown on TV, why not check out the River Gym - this unique concept will not only...
The FCC has just started to take a look at a new Apple Bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo that have been slapped with model numbers A1314 and A1296, respectively. Just in case you're interested, the current wireless keyboard is...
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Do you happen to own a tower PC chassis that you're still using, but have way too many empty 5.25" bays available? Well, the PC Drawer and Locking Safe is a pretty novel idea to make use of that...
Following the footsteps of the Freecom USB 3.0 hard drive, along comes the Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 which will also conform to the USB 3.0 standard, where it is able to hit a maximum speed of 125MB/s where data transfer...
Just when you thought that all wheelchairs were created equal, along comes the Roll Charge Light Protect wheelchair that might sound rather ostentatious, although it is all about safety. The rims will feature LEDs which obtain their power from...
You're supposed to carry your own stuff in the army, and anyone who has fought for Uncle Sam will tell you that the backpack is by no means light. Well, things might not change in the future, although this...
Sierra Wireless has taken the opportunity to roll out a bunch of new data cards from their AirCard range alongside USB modems that will be used for mobile broadband networks. The new AirCard will be the second generation that...
Ben Heck shows off his technological wizardry yet again with a new creation - the PS3 Slim that comes in the form of a notebook. What he did was to take a 1,280 x 720 resolution 17" notebook display...
Those who have updated their Wii to firmware 4.2 and find that they have run into problems can relax, knowing that Nintendo is ready and willing to fix it for free. This is good news, but only for those...
The Mercury On-The-Go Pro 1TB hard drive is the first of its kind, since it relies on a 2.5" configuration instead of the standard 3.5" at that size. There is one drawback with all that space though - you...
Nissan's updated BR23C robot car, also known as Eporo, will now come with a couple of laser range finders that were specially positioned so that one is able to obtain a field of view that is 288 degrees wide....
Some of you who travel frequently and a lot will know that there is nothing quite like relieving yourself in a clean toilet, while dirty ones are a huge turn off. To make matters worse, some toilets have broken...
Looks like Windows 7-powered computers will offer something different as BumpTop includes multitouch functionality, bringing a 3D view to your Windows desktop that would infinitely make it a snap to manage a big pile of files and other tasks...
Another day, another digital photo frame, although the iMo Foto Frame Printer is different as you can tell by its name - it is capable of printing out a picture you fancy on the spot - assuming there is...
Withings from France has just announced its Wi-Fi Body Scale, making this the first of its kind in the world where it is able to record and send vital statistics such as the user’s body weight, lean and fat...
Digital Blue has rolled out the Snap! Video Camera which might see Kodak and Flip Video executives get a little bit worried. After all, this cheap camcorder with its $79.99 price point will come with a 2" TFT display,...
Ebook readers are dime a dozen these days, but here's a page (no pun intended) from the future - the Infinite Book concept from Ewald Neuhofer that seems to resemble a brochure more than a book, making the design...
Dell aims to future proof their releases, with the Vostro 430 taking the lead this time round. This mini tower desktop is no slouch when it comes to performance, running on the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system while...
Hate running out of juice for your favorite devices while you're on your travels? The iGo Charge Anywhere could be your best friend, as this wall charger comes with an internal battery that lets you juice up thirsty devices...
NEC has rolled out a trio of new AccuSync Series monitors, where two of them will feature widescreen displays while the other one maintains a standard-aspect display. The power-efficient 19” AS191, 19” widescreen AS191WM and 22” widescreen AS221WM monitors...
Alarm clocks have been covered to the death, but then again there is always something out there that escaped our radar once in a while, offering a fresh perspective on an old device. Greg Wolos' Emily alarm clock is...
Patria Aviation Oy has been working on a flexible-yet-durable, functional-yet-adaptable antenna for the past 18 months or so, making realities of communicating with one another through your sleeve is no longer in the realm of science fiction but reality...
The Ooma Telo web-based home phone is now ready to ship to your home, where new users will benefit from free US local and long distance calls courtesy of their current Internet connection. This would also mean an end...
One of Apple's patents have surfaced, where it will feature a technology known as "Contact Tracking and Identification Module for Touch Sensing", making it seem as though it will be an extension of the exiting Multi-Touch system, albeit one...
Monster Cable hsa just unveiled its Heartbeats in-ear headphones that was clearly influenced by the Lady Gaga earphones, targeting the fashion conscious. With three models to choose from Stateside, you will be able to find a model without an...
The Punch Camera concept works differently from all other cameras since it will enable users to physically punch a rasterized image of their photo. The punched image is able to offer additional information, where it can be connected users...
The Invisible Shot Laser Watch is totally different from the rest despite maintaining the basic bracelet form factor of a watch, where pressing a discreet button will see a laser light reflect the time on your wrist. Don't worry,...
We here at Ubergizmo love renewable energy - after all, we want to leave a world that is sustainable for future generations and not just the next. Here's a concept that will definitely get you all excited - the...
Asus' latest Eee Box EB1501 has just been announced, joining a host of other Eee Boxes that was recently unveiled. Just before you dismiss this as another same-old, same-old nettop with more or less similar specifications, hold those thoughts....
Want something different on your computer? You can do so with this new webcam known as the BlueMic. It comes with an integrated microphone, boasting a 2-megapixel camera as well as a higher quality lens than its predecessor to...
The Nokia Booklet 3G will be offered by Best Buy in the US, and it seems most likely that they are the only retailer to carry this highly anticipated netbook. Right now, we're not too sure just how much...
Mark October 20th on your calendars if you are waiting for the Palm Pixi device as that is apparently the release date specified by Sprint as well as Best Buy. Still, the Palm Pixi isn't as powerful as the...
Google has just released the Android 1.6 Donut update for those who are rocking to Android-powered devices, specifically T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G users. This firmware will feature improvements including an integrated camera/camcorder/gallery interface, an improved search feature that...
AT&T has just rolled out another handset from the Nokia stable in the form of the Nokia 6350, and this colorful clamshell handset looks set to brighten up the fall season. Available in red and graphite colors, the Nokia...
TXTBlocker is a great new software that will rely on a GPS chipset within a cellphone to know whether he/she is in a moving car, locking down the handset to prevent any texting. Sounds great, but hopefully this service...
The Rocket Hub from Rogers is HSPA+ capable, and while it might seem more suitable for home use, it will be highly portable in nature (just look at it - small enough to stuff into your briefcase on your...
The Sony PSP Go is finally available, where you can choose from Piano Black and Ceramic White colors, making a beeline to all major retailers in both North America and Europe. Those living across the Atlantic will have to...
Looks like the Motorola Sholes, also known as the Tao, won't be known by either name when it appears on Verizon Wireless, but will be called the Motorola Droid instead. Perhaps that is because it will run on the...
Here's more on the Giorgio Armani handset that leaked out of Samsung's headquarters sometime last month. Known as the W820/W8200, this handset will feature a 3.1" AMOLED touchscreen display alongside DMB capability, a 5-megapixel camera, HSDPA and Bluetooth connectivity...
LG's roadmap for cellphones next year has pointed towards a naming convention that will definitely be on the no-no list of diabetics worldwide, since some of them will include the Cookie 2, the Wine 2, Wine Junior, Goya, Stage,...
A team at the Club Auto Sport in Silicon Valley are working on a compressed air car, where it will use an updated version of a compressed air powerplant vehicle that hails way back from 1932. This updated vehicle...
Apple's purchase of Placebase will see competition heat up with Google, who owns their own Maps software that is currently available on the iPhone. This move would probably see Apple slowly phase out other Google-related products and apps on...
Sony has revamped its PlayStation Store in a major way to coincide with the PSP Go's launch, where you will now be able to enjoy a slew of new titles to further help the PSP Go move along with...
Thanko isn't releasing something that will keep you warm during the winter nor will it work silently this time round - no sir, you will have the pleasure of picking up the DTLMP45AV portable media player in Japan as...
JVC Kenwood has just introduced their RYOMA concept which is more or less an all-in-one solution device which will merge the functions of a HD digital TV tuner, Blu-ray as well as DVD player and recorder, a hard drive...
October 1, 2009
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Fujifilm has finally rolled out its Real 3D W1 camera in North America after the device has already seen action in Japan. Just to refresh your memory, the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 camera will merge a couple of sensors...
Looks like the DigiCube Z8 MID phone has been rebranded as the EKING S515, where the latter looks set to arrive in the market earlier than the former. Hitting the China market sometime next month, the S515 will be...
Pioneer's latest BDR-205 Blu-ray Disc Computer Writer will break new ground being the first and fastest model in the industry to feature up to 12x write speed for single and dual-layer Blu-ray Disc (BD) media, making it the perfect...
Want your little ones to pick up a love for reading? Why not let Disney help with their new range of eBooks that will feature a “Disney-level experience.” For example, these eBooks will come with a ‘look and listen’...
Verizon Wireless will be rolling out a couple of handsets this coming October 6th, where they are the Razzle and the Nokia 2705 Shade. The former will appear once whatever Blitz devices remain, where it will retail for $69.99...
Engineers from Activelink aim to bring what was once in the realm of science fiction to the real world with its Power Loader suit that was inspired by the fictional hydraulic exoskeleton suit found in the classic film Aliens,...
Cowon has rolled out its latest iAudio 9 MP3 player which is clearly a piece of art by itself, and will make for a worthy successor to continue the iAudio MP3 player pedigree. It will comes with a 2"...
Sanyo's latest tow portable video projectors would be the LP-XM150 and LP-XM100 models that are able to offer 6,000 and 5,000 lumens brightness, respectively, although they do share similar specifications including a resolution count of 1,024 x 768, a...
Check out the Braun Markerfool Marker Pen concept that will surely appeal to the child in us - where it was specially designed to offer a wide range of colors from a single pen, and not limited to just...
Check out this full sized Batmobile replica that is definitely a labor of love, although it won't epitomize the particular word. Still, let us not take away any credit this deserves since it has a 1973 Lincoln Continental as...
The Airis Kira 700 netbook has arrived in Spain, where it will retail for 299 Euros without a copy of Windows XP, although you can always opt for that operating system if you want to - albeit by forking...
The PSP firmware 6.10 is now available, where it will throw in a new feature known as SensMe to the system's XMB. This music player is clever enough to generate playlists directly from its collection of songs stored within...
Okoro has rolled out the OMS-Q100 and OMS-Q200 Quantum mini Digital Entertainment Systems which might be small in size but big on stature, capable of managing a plethora of media including music, photos, movies as well as support the...
Want to build your own Chumby device? Perhaps you would have a great time with the Chumby Guts kit, where it allows you to use whatever basic DIY skills you have to build just about any Chumby device you...
September 30, 2009
The Swordfish Net netbook won't be the same as other 10" netbooks - after all, it will feature a couple of the Intel Atom 1.6GHz processors running within. Make no mistake about it, this isn't a dual core processor,...
LG's latest GD510 Pop phone will continue where the hugely successful LG Cookie left off, being an entry level touchscreen handset that was specially designed to appeal to the masses. After all, 7 million Cookies sold worldwide to date...
The Motorola Ruby clamshell was thought of to be canceled, although it did make its rounds in press photo circles after that. Guess the handset will see action in the market after all, known as the Motorola V13 instead....
Sony Japan has unveiled a new product page for their upcoming Sony Vaio X series notebook, where the Vaio X will be a thin and light notebook that won't be more than 0.55" thin, tipping the scales at a...
iHome's latest clock radio, the iP88, has started to ship, where it will be the first device from the company to come with a couple of Dock Connectors and boasts the ability to handle audio from two iPhones or...
The Chumby One looks set for a November release, where it will come in a new hard chassis, complete with a souped up processor, integrated FM and Internet radio. You ought to find the increase in speed from 350MHz...
AT&T and TerreStar have teamed up to bring the new TerreStar Genus hybrid smartphone to the masses, where they will be able to take advantage of both AT&T’s network and TerreStar’s satellite network whenever you want to make/receive a...
Looks like the Nokia N900 is powerful enough to run an emulator of the SNES, where it will also boast Wiimote support, letting you enjoy your favorite SNES classics with the latest Nintendo console controller. Heck, you can also...
Check out this new image of the Motorola Tao (also known as the Sholes or Shules, depending on which news site you are) that is running Android with Google Maps. Seems that the Tao will weigh in with a...
SanDisk is back with a wide range of memory cards that will see action in the gaming industry, starting with the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card and gaming pack which will come in various capacities of up to 16GB,...
The BAHA BP100 hearing aid from Cochlear is the latest in hearing aid technology, where it will offer significant improvements in speech understanding in noisy situations (around 25%) alongside improved bone conduction hearing performance compared to its predecessors. In...
Designer Neil Poulton is back with LaCie this time round with the LaCie Sound2 speakers that are touted to be placed under the high end category - hopefully for the performance and not the design. Featuring Cabasse's loudspeaker driver...
Elecon's latest EHP-OH100 headphones will come in a wide range of bright colors, boasting a special folding mechanism that makes them easy to tote around. Featuring a 30mm driver that can offer a playback frequency of 20Hz ~ 20kHz,...
Just when you thought that Bluetooth technology was good for just handling wireless, hands-free calls, along comes the BlueWatchDog Personal Anti-Theft Alarm which will alert you via your cellphone should someone swipe a belonging of yours outside of the...
Most projectors are just that, throwing an image of your favorite movie, picture or slideshow. What about the Epson Dreamio EH-DM30? This model comes with a built-in DVD player, and not only that, will also house 10W x 2ch...
Check out this HTPC remote control that ought to keep most people happy, since it will play nice with Windows, Linux and Mac platforms via wireless RF signals, accompanied by a USB receiver. Apart from those mentioned, this remote...
Sharp's latest LX series of HDTVs have arrived in Japan, where all four of them will feature a stunning contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1, starting from its 40" LC-40LX1 all the way to the 60" LC-60LX1, sandwiching the 46" and...
Philips has unveiled a couple of touchscreen capable handsets - the X806 and the C702 which will most probably arrive in China in due time. The former will measure 14mm thin, where it comes with a 3.5" TFT display...
Most netbooks that we know of lack an optical disc drive for obvious reasons, but the Webbook will come with a built-in CD/DVD drive - trust the folks in China to come up with something like this. Tucked nicely...
Sharp's NetWalker PC-Z1 has just been unboxed, and it would be interesting to see which party would pick up this device considering it comes with a paltry 5" display alongside a full QWERTY keyboard. When posed beside a can...
The Sony DPP-F700 digital photo frame is no ordinary digital photo frame - in fact, it will come with a built-in printer that can print out your favorite image that you see instantly, letting you hang freshly printed out...
It goes without saying if you happen to pick up a notebook known as the VAIC TT, this is most definitely a Sony VAIO clone. Still, if you want to fool the less informed among your peers, the VAIC...
The VholdR ContourHD helmet camera has just been slapped with an upgrade, where one is now able to shoot in 1080p resolution from its previous 720p count, while offering the capability of shooting in additional modes including a 4:3...
Belkin just unveiled its Conserve Surge with Timer power bar that boasts an integrated timer which will eliminate power draw whenever an office workstation has been left idle. While it is meant for the office, that doesn't mean it...
Verizon looks set to unveil a Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone of their own that doesn't come with a QWERTY keyboard, in the guise of the HTC Imagio XV6975. Capable of being used worldwide, this will be the first Verizon...
Looking out for the Odroid? It is now available for pre-order for approximately $320 after conversion, where it is tipped to arrive at your doorstep from November 5th onwards. Expect the Odroid developer edition to run on a similar...
T-Mobile USA has just announced that the Android-powered Motorola CLIQ will be up for pre-sale, an exclusive offer for existing T-Mobile customers starting October 19th onwards. Folks who pre-order a CLIQ during that date till November 1 will be...
The FCC has just given their nod of approval to the new HP ENVY line of notebooks, where it does bear a striking resemblance to Apple’s top-of-the-line MacBook Pro notebook. The 13" model will come with the latest Intel...
AT&T has finally announced that its Garmin nüvifone G60 will be available to the masses Stateside from October 4th onwards, where it will offer an amalgamation of GPS navigation, voice, data and mobile web in a single device. Boasting...
DoubleSight Displays has just announced the availability of its latest Smart USB Monitors, where they are the best way to expand your viewing area on a working desk despite taking up a relatively small footprint. Some key features of...
Dell's latest Latitude Z notebook is touted to be the first ultra-thin 16" notebook which is under an inch thin, where it will run on a 4-cell battery with a bunch of forward-thinking innovations and breakthrough features that will...
Cables To Go juts rolled out its Wireless USB Superbooster Extender, where the device will enable users to connect any USB device like a printer, scanner, camera or interactive whiteboard to their computer without having to live out a...
Elgato has rolled out its EyeTV app for the iPhone and iPod touch which is available on the App Store. What does the EyeTV app do? It allows users to watch live TV and recordings directly on an iPhone,...
ECOL is the latest rechargeable batteries from Elecom, where they work in pretty much the same way as other rechargeable batteries although it does look much more stylish compared to others. We'd say this would appeal most to those...
The Ora watch comes with a face that is definitely different from what you're used to, since it features a face that is interwoven with the background of measuring tape. Whether the final product is fashionable or not, we...
September 29, 2009
The Xbox 360 will come in a couple of Holiday bundles this year, where the Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle comprises of an Xbox 360 Elite alongside a full retail copy of Lego Batman: The Videogame and Pure. It...
While the new Asus Eee PC 1001HA is now official, it doesn't look as though it will be heading Stateside since it is more or less a minor variation of the popular Eee PC 1005HA. After all, the user...
The boffins at the Virginia Tech College of Engineering's Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory have come up with a sequel to their fully articulated robotic hand, known as RAPHaEL 2. Just like its predecessor, RAPHaEL 2 is able to firmly...
Toyota has rolled out a new type of clear-coat paint that features self-restoring qualities, making it highly resistant to surface scratches that come about normally via car wash brushes or fingernails. It is unlike a standard clear coat, where...
The same source who was right about the iPod nano 5G, iPhone 3GS and Chinese iPhone 3G way before those devices were made official has released more information about the future tablet known as "iPad" (sounds like some sort...
Check out the Nokia N900 clone from Papaya One (what a name!), where it will feature the standard dual SIM card carriage, a built-in sensor that is able to detect various shakes which translate to commands, a gravity sensor,...
The battle of the ultra-thin laptops is raging for Christmas 2009, thanks to Intel Ultra-low power CPUs. Today, Toshiba launched its T100 series with Windows 7, respectively the 13.3-inch T135 with either Intel Pentium Dual Core SU4100 (1.3GHz, 800 MHz,...
No idea what the "portable social media device" is, but that is what the Lighthouse SQ7 has been described. This device will dedicate itself to the running of both Facebook and Twitter, where it will rely mainly on its...
The Darth Vader Nintendo Wii Sensor Bar Holder is one cool way to merge popular culture with the world of video games, where your Wii Sensor Bar is actually being "held" within the field of Darth Vader's red lightsaber....
I still remember those good old days when Casio made calculator watches, but this time round times have progressed to such an extent a calculator watch would be downright...weird. After all, don't cellphones have that function? Enter the Casio...
Panasonic has rolled out half a dozen Let's Note notebooks in the form of the F8, R8, W8, T8, S8 and N8. The first four are more or less the same as before, although they will now come with...
Orange revealed that the iPhone 3G and 3GS will be arriving in their lineup of handsets for folks living in the UK before the year is over after coming to an agreement with Apple to supply both iPhones via...
Microsoft's Project Natal might look promising at first, working on its current generation Xbox 360 console, although we have word that backwards compatibility will be highly unlikely where current titles are concerned. After all, Project Natal can't run on...
Work can be a very stressful affair, so why not lighten up the mood at the office with the 4GB USB Scent Drive? After all, it not only holds up to 4GB of your important data, it is able...
USB 3.0 is not a standard that everyone is used to just yet as it is still in its infancy, but that doesn't mean companies like Freecom will sit back and let the opportunity to make money pass them...
Are you still living in a pseudo-digital world? By that, we mean not having ripped all your favorite CD tracks and DVDs onto a hard drive somewhere in MP3 and MPEG-4 formats. After all, organizing playlists and movie files...
MAKE subscriber Doug saw the word clock some time ago and decided he has the technical know how of coming up with his own version, which he succeeded as seen here. The front panel was built using an etched...
The i-Toc watch might take a moment to figure out how it is read, since it features a couple of overlapping disks which are graduated from light to dark, and to the point of absolute black, keeping track of...
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) managed to come up with a brand new sensor known as Dust Alert, where it is based on a portable chemical analyzer that measures the concentration of tiny particles which could eventually contaminate...
The FCC have given their collective nod of approval for the Motorola Sholes, where it passed through the FCC's tests with flying colors. We do know that it will come with EVDO Rev A and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connectivity, although...
The QNAP NMP-1000 networked media player was unveiled at CeBIT in March earlier this year, and has finally made its way to the masses by offering the following :- BitTorrent Server FTP Server Remote web browser access Can function...
Sniff comes in a cute Snoopy-like design, but he is actually an RFID reader. This digital pup can vibrate and make noises in response, making it endearing to whoever lays eyes on it the first time around. After all,...
Word has it that there has been a handful of iPhone explosions in Europe, where whispers abound of the European Commission asking Apple for information on the alleged iPhone explosions. In fact, the European Commission also tipped Apple off...
AMD's ATI 5870 X2 video card has leaked out recently, where this dual-GPU behemoth will take up the space of two PCI-E slots while sipping juice from a secondary power source, measuring a good foot long thereabouts. It would...
Electric vehicles don't look set to take over the roads of the world anytime soon, but if more and more transports like the Arcimoto Pulse were to be unveiled, that might very well change in a decade or so....
Love golf and can't get enough of the sport? The Fujitsu ETGA Swing Lesson is an application for cellphones which is capable of analyzing golf swings under the guidance of professional golfer Mr. Tadashi Ezure. It will use a...
If you happen to have a twisted sense of humor, interactive media artist Mio I-zawa’s “mechanical tumor” is your cup of tea. The mechanical tumor is but a quivering hunk of fleshy, organic-looking material which will expand and contract...
September 28, 2009
Winter is about to set in in a couple months' time for those living in the northern hemisphere, so why not prepare yourself with the Mountain Hardwear Refugium Jacket? After all, this multitasking jacket not only helps you keep...
The FCC has approved the HTC Desire - also known among certain circles as the Predator. While very little else is known about the Desire, it does, er heighten our desire (pardon the pun) to get hold of this...
BenQ has rolled out a new trio of HD-capable projectors - the W600, W1000 and W6000 which are all powered by the Texas Instruments-based DLP front projection processors. The W6000 is the most high-end among the three, featuring 1080p...
LG's latest projector cellphone has been dubbed the Burst, where it does bear a striking similarity to the Apple iPhone with one button used to power it up (and down). Apart from that, a full touchscreen display will make...
The Peek hasn't really taken off to find a way into the pockets of everyone, but it has notched up pretty notable sales figures to keep on being profitable. The latest news is the Peek Pronto that will come...
Very little is known about the Gemei HD8800 portable media player apart from the fact that it will support RVMB, AVI, FLV and MKV video file formats, outputting them to a HD-capable display through its HDMI port. Available in...
Digital Cube's latest i-Station E9 portable media player ain't too shabby - after all, it comes with a pocket friendly 3" touchscreen display alongside support for the majority of popular audio and video file formats including MP3, WMA, OGG,...
Here's a HTC Hero clone that needless to say, does not come with the Android operating system although it will feature dual SIM card slots, a 1.3-megapixel camera, analog TV support, an integrated FM radio, Wi-fi connectivity and support...
The LG Chocolate BL20 is ready to rock and roll in the UK at least, where it will boast a 2.4" QVGA display at 240 x 320 resolution, featuring a microSD memory card slot, 60MB of internal storage, Bluetooth...
Have a penchant for programming? The Programmable Gaming Robot ought to fit the bill then, being a robot that will go up against the clock or other robots in a series of games where your programming will affect the...
Palm has just released its webOS 1.2.0 for the Palm Pre, but unfortunately no new applications will be introduced with changes made to existing applications. You will now be able to purchase songs from Amazon MP3 over a phone...
The Thermaltake Level 10 looks superb as a concept, and it is nice to see it hit prouction now. You will find that the Thermaltake Level 10 comes with a central pillar, alongside individual compartments that hang from it...
As promised, we have more details on the Asus Eee PC 1201HA where the download page points toward an Intel GMA 500 graphics chipset alongside the possibility to an Intel Atom Z520 or Z530 processor. Having said that, this...
Twitter might just find themselves squirming as Google's Hot Trends will allow folks to see the hottest news and keywords around, placing those results where more people will see it - that is, within Google’s regular search results. According...
Phase One has upgraded their 645 core medium-format camera into a newer model known as the 645DF, where you will find it to come in a seamless design with its careful amalgamation of lens, body, back and software. In...
Philips' SA075 portable media player will join the ranks of other HD-capable devices in the market, unfortunately not much else is known about this. You do get a relatively large touchscreen display at 800 x 600 resolution, an HDMI...
October isn't too far away now, and iLuv's i1166 looks set to ship Stateside next month - way too long after being introduced at CES earlier this year. This $269.99 device comes with a 9" LCD display, although iLuv...
Samsung will be rolling out its 12-megapixel camera phone known as the SCH-W880. The phone itself might fool some into thinking that it is a camera since it will come with a mode dial that is normally not found...
The Samsung Omnia HD is one nifty handset, but that doesn't mean it is perfect. One of the features that people have been clamoring for would be kinetic scrolling, and Samsung has heard the clarion call by including it in...
The Samsung S5510 has yet to be announced officially, where this clamshell handset does come with an elegant design alongside a hidden external display. You do get a 2.1" QVGA internal display that is able to show off 16...
The Murata unicycle robot has a companion now, known as MurataGirl where 'she' stands at 50cm tall, tipping the scales at a mere 6kg while boasting similar technology, allowing her to remain stationary, move around on a single wheel...
The European Commission has decided to set volume limits for MP3 players in all European Union member states, which means your Zune HD won't be able to output anything louder than 80 decibels under the default settings when the...
Check out this carpet that comes with a built-in radio, and it works surprisingly by using humans that step on it barefooted as an antenna. Now, what happens when there are at least two people on it? Perhaps the...
Looks like the Airis Praxis Slim Air has gone to the fat house lately, where it comes in an extremely slim form factor while carrying netbook level specifications within, including a 12" display at 1,366 x 768 resolution, 1GB...
OmniZero.9, as its name implies, is the newest creation from Takeshi Maeda who introduced the OmniZero.4 much earlier. This ninth generation humanoid robot will feature wheeled shoulders and knees that enable it to move around with much ease. Also,...
TomTom has rolled out its new connected GPS system, the XL 340S LIVE. This device will feature Local Search that has Google as its brains, making sure you will find what you're looking for all the time. Apart from...
VIA's NetNote Turnkey Systems will come in various sizes that range from 10.2" to 12.1", where it will merge both the portability and affordability of a netbook alongside the functionality and HD entertainment capabilities of a notebook in a...
Crushing cans makes more space in the public recycling bin, but what about those who are at home and have a household that consumes a whole lot of can drinks and food? The Automatic Aluminum Can Crusher might come...
Asus has made it known that they will be offering a new 12" netbook to the market - the Eee PC 1201HA. Although still not official, the Eee PC 1201HA has already shown up on their support site where...
Verizon looks set on releasing the Gateway LT2016U netbook bundle later this year, where you will have to fork out $149.99 for this after a mail-in rebate of $100, tying yourself down to a 2-year contract at the same...
Livestream has rolled out its Livepack broadcasting system that allows wireless live-streaming of HD video, targeting users who don't have a reliable fixed Internet connection, and yet have the intention of broadcasting various events (weddings, ceremonies, birthdays, etc) from...
Word has it that RIM is working on a new BlackBerry that will boast not only a touchscreen display, but a slide out QWERTY keyboard as well, aiming to give you the best of both worlds. This is great...
AUO has successfully completed the carbon footprint verification on its 32" LCD TV set, complying with international carbon footprint standard PAS2050: 2008, making it the first of its kind in the world. This means watching your favorite shows on...
Panasonic is dead set on upping the ante in the world of home entertainment, with their new 50" 3D plasma TV more than ready to set new benchmarks in the industry. Being a 3D TV, you are required to...
Word has it that Acer's A1 Android-powered smartphone is now available for pre-order over at Expansys, where the list of specifications is clearly something worth mulling over since it is touted to ship with Android 2.0 Donut alongside a...
The Capture180 camera concept offers something different, as it will use its 180-degree fish-eye lens to shoot a 180 degree hemisphere, storing the visual information as metadata for each shot, enabling either the camera's viewfinder, a digital photo frame...
While we've seen plastic tennis rackets for the Wii, here's something that is as close to the real deal as possible - a baseball bat for the Wiimote. It would feel much better in your hand, and doubles up...
Fancy picking up a BlackBerry Storm, or already own one? You'll be pleased to note that there is a new OS update coming out, although the unofficial version is already leaked. Known as OS 5.0.0.216, you can get it...
Toshiba has plans to show off its first TV that will boast an embedded Cell processor that is capable of handling upscaling and DVR tasks, but unfortunately, won't be able to play PlayStation 3 games - we think that...
Looks like the Pantech Blitz is about to be ousted from its position, only to be replaced by the Pantch Razzle instead. This model's main striking feature would be its spinning keyboard that can transform from a QWERTY keypad...
Verizon looks set to unveil the rugged Motorola Barrage V860, where this push-to-talk clamshell handset will come in a couple of models - one with a 2-megapixel camera and the other without. Something tells us business executives might just...
The Amazepc Cyberbook N10 netbook is your run-of-the-mill machine, featuring a 10" display, an Intel Atom N270 processor, Wi-Fi connectivity, enough USB 2.0 ports, an integrated memory card reader, VGA out, Ethernet support and a 3-cell battery. Those who...
Vuzix will be bringing in a trio of interactive glasses to the UK, where they are the Wrap 230, Wrap 280 Widescreen and Wrap 920. Depending on the model selected, you will be able to enjoy virtual screen sizes...
Just how lazy can you get when it comes to brushing your teeth? From a manual toothbrush to an electric one that can probably polish your car if you want to, the Touch n Brush helps squeeze out just...
Want to look flashy in a retro way without being trashy? The Boombox bag with built-in speakers seems like just the thing to have, where all you need to do is plug in your MP3 player (or other compatible...
You know it is called progress when your coffee maker responds to your dog. Yes, the Voice-interactive coffee maker is able to ask you whether you would like to set the clock or coffee brewing time, and when you...
Hasselblad has rolled out its H4D camera, where it is touted to be one of the first cameras to feature a true off-center autofocus system, otherwise better known as True Focus. This puts it one up against DSLRs that...
Finally, a portable media player from a company in South Korea will finally see action in the US, where the Viliv X70EX has been brought Stateside from Amazon. It is going to cost you though, as prices start from...
A research team at the University of California Berkeley just announced that they managed to implant electrodes into a beetle successfully, where this operation enabled scientists to control the insect’s movements in flight. This research could full well see...
La Montre Verte, also known as The Green Watch, is a disk worn on your wrist that actually transmits data from your cellphone to a centralized location concerning surrounding noise and ozone levels, making it easier for the community...
If you're extremely serious about your work and are a no-nonsense person, the Eurocom D900F Panther notebook ought to be your cup of tea, where it is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor. This 17" notebook is a...
You can't really go wrong with Lego, and the same can be said for Star Wars, hence resulting in the birth of the Lego Star Wars USB memory sticks in our galaxy. This is made possible thanks to an...
ACME Portable Machines has unveiled a new Comrade portable computer that comes in a rugged, robust lunchbox form factor that has enough processing power to handle just about anything thrown at it whether you're in the lab or on...
RAmos has rolled out yet another portable media player - the T11TE that will be based on the Telechips TCC8900 chipset. What makes the T11TE special is this - it is well capable of supporting 1080p video playback and...
Hunter Davis is one DIY genius, as he has rolled out yet another hack for the Zipit, this time round running Linux kernel 2.6.29 with Fluxbox alongside with mouse support, audio, and Wi-Fi functionality. You will need to flash...
Coby has let loose images of 10" and 12" netbooks in various pre-order pages for a number of online stores, alongside an 8.9" model to keep its bigger brethren company. This 8.9" model will retail for $282.43, and if...
Looks like Apple is set to retain their entry-level polycarbonate MacBook line, albeit iwth a redesign that might debut at the same time as a new range of iMacs in the coming weeks. The good news is this -...
Those who hail from an Asian background would normally look upon dishwashers and wonder why can't you just use your hands, a sponge and some detergent to turn that dirty pile of dishes clean in a jiffy instead of...
iRiver has unveiled their latest pendant-shaped MP3 player known as the N20. This was formerly touted to be vaporware, with news of it making the buzz for a good three years or so, dating back to 2006. Well, it...
Meizu recently announced out their Wi-Fi enabled M8 SE (Second Edition, and not Special Edition as some people might think), but we're looking more towards the future where there will be a Meizu M8 that probably runs on Google's...
September 27, 2009
It looks like Lenovo’s Q110 nettop has gone on sale and is currently going for $399 with 2GB RAM and a 160GB hard drive. It currently comes with Windows Vista Home Premium, but we suspect that a lot of...
Here’s a device that will be really handy to people who are blind. Thanks to the geniuses at the University of Toronto, MIT and Stanford, the 6Dot Braille Label Maker was created, and is promised to cost less than...
Bluetooth fans will have been waiting for the Jabra Stone to appear, especially since it seems to be some kind of classy Bluetooth headset. That being said, we’re fairly sure that some people don’t like to be teased, and...
If the $100 price point for the Palm Pre at Amazon wasn’t low enough for you, you might wanted to take note that Walmart is also selling the Pre for $79.99, if this keeps up, we’ll be getting the...
Ever wanted to show your impatience at someone in a really cool (and geeky) manner? Well, artist Nik Ramage has come up with a way to do that via his robotic hand, Fingers. Cast from his own hand, it...
At first glance, it’s just your run-of-the-mill NES cartridge, but upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that it’s been modified (some people say desecrated) to hold a 160GB hard drive. It’s certainly one of the cooler hard disk mods out...
It looks like we’re going to have a USB connector at the other end of every gadget sooner rather than later. Next in line for the USB treatment is the USB Iriscope, which will allow you to peer deeply...
It sure looks like the whole issue of MMS on Apple’s iPhone isn’t going to be as easy as it seems. It might seem to be over reacting a bit, but an iPhone owner in Minnesota has joined a...
We’ve all seen the various leaked pictures of the HTC Leo floating around the Internet, so you shouldn’t be too surprised to hear about it. That being said, some folks have managed to get the TouchFLO 3D 2.5 installed...
A short while ago, somebody discovered some new colors for the Zune HD, pink, magenta, purple and atomic. Now it seems someone has managed to get hold of what is supposedly the Atomic Zune HD. We’re fairly sure he...
It seems that Microsoft has filed a patent for a very interesting touchscreen keyboard design. One of the common problems of touchscreen keyboards is that users can’t really “feel” where the keyboard is, so they resort to having to...
We know a lot of you have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of MMS for your iPhone. The good news is that AT&T has already launched it; the bad news (as there always seems to be) is that a...
Intel might have unveiled its 10 gigabyte Light Peak connection at IDF, but it looks like things might not be what they seem. Initially pitched at as Intel-made design, recent leaks have indicated that this fiber optic connection is...
Nikon fans are already drooling over the rumors of the Nikon D3s. The latest rumor hints that the D3s might have a new 1.3x crop mode. Of course, there’s nothing official just yet, but keep your eyes and ears...
Looking to get back to nature? Well, these pictures of a couple of phones that sure look in tune with nature have surfaced on DoCoMo’s website. Together with Sharp, Olympus and “more trees”, they’ve announced this mobile phone prototype...

