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October 10, 2009

App Developer Raises Price In Protest

What would you do if people were complaining about the price of your software or something along those lines? Well, you could always crank up the pricing to near insane levels. That’s exactly what Schiau Studios did with their...

Steampunk Wedding Cake

We’ve seen steampunk mice, computers, keyboards and whatnot, but have to give credit to this Steampunk wedding cake. You probably wouldn’t want to eat such a pretty cake, but the fact that even the metallic gears, doors, rivets and...

Perfect Pod Maker For Your Own Coffee Pods

If you’re fussy about the quality of the coffee you drink daily, the Perfect Pod Maker might be something that you’ll want to check out. It allows you to make your own coffee pods, and it supports most brands,...

Mainnav MG-600 For Cyclists

Cyclists who want to efficiently track the details of their sessions will want to take a peek at the MG-600, a brand-new high sensitivity GPS device from Mainnav. The device acts as a GPS data logger, and captures data...

Amazon Lowers Wii Price In UK

Folks in the UK who have been holding off getting one of Nintendo’s very popular Wii consoles will now have an extra incentive to pick one up, as Amazon UK is now offering the Nintendo Wii on Amazon for...

Windows 7 Sold Early At College Store

This kind of thing always happens before an actual product launch, but it’s always exciting to see products being released early, be it accidentally or purposely. Now it seems that a college bookstore has started selling copies of the...

T-Mobile Project Black Updates

You might have heard whispers of T-Mobile’s Project Black, but there certainly haven’t been much details of it going around the Internet. Latest rumors seem to indicate that T-Mobile would be pushing some upcoming high-end mobile phones, and pairing...

Pystar Looks To Summary Judgements

Another page in the Pystar-Apple saga has been written, and now it seems like Pystar has asked for summary judgments. Doing so would avoid a trial, which would probably cost both companies a lot of money, which we’re fairly...

CTIA Backs 3.5mm Standardization

We’ve all gone been through the frustration of having different type of connectors for different devices. Be it USB, microUSB, miniUSB, 2.5mm and 3.5mm jacks, the list seems endless, and it’s also very irritating. The good news is that...

Archos 5 Starts Shipping

If you’ve recently read our Archos 5 Internet Tablet review, you’ll probably be licking your lips in anticipation of this device. It’s been on pre-order for a while now, but for those of you who have been patient (and...

BMW C1 Back In Electric Form

BMW’s original C1 scooter wasn’t too popular (read: fail), but they’ve come up with a concept of the C1 powered by electric, and maybe that might appeal to environment-conscious folks. It still keeps the same roll cage, which certainly...

FCC Questions Google Voice Call Blocker

It looks like the FCC is looking deeper into the details of Google’s Google Voice offering, specifically it wants information on how Google Voice calls are routed, how the restrictions are implemented, and how it identifies the telephone numbers...

CoolIT PC Mod Is Chilling

Have you ever wondered whether you pc is running cool enough? Well, one look at the CoolIT PC built by 19-year old Dominic and you can be assured that it’s running cool as ice. Building this computer case from...


Ad Supported Office 2010 Coming?

From all the trouble that you see Microsoft is going through to get Office 2010 to folks without having to make them pay (too much) money, you know that they’re starting to feel the heat from Google’s online Google...

Photoshop App For Your iPhone

We tipped you guys off on Photoshop Mobile some time back, and now there is a Photoshop iPhone app, just like there is almost an app for everything under the sun nowadays. The good news is that it’s free...

Amazon Kindle To Go International

We know how great a following Amazon’s Kindle has, so it’s really no surprise to hear that Amazon has decided that it will be making the Kindle 2 and the Kindle DX available in 100 countries, most likely in...

Sony Vaio EL Prototype Has Dual Displays

Now here’s something that you don’t see every day. Sony has recently demonstrated its prototype VAIO EL laptop, and one of the things you’ll notice immediately about it, is that is has 2 (OLED) displays, and no keyboard. The...

Waterproof Bathphone For The Shower

Here’s a concept phone that would be rather handy if you’re a workaholic. If you’ve ever found the need to chat while you’re taking a bath, you could always pray very hard that this Bathphone concept becomes a reality....

October 9, 2009

HP ENVY 15 Beats Limited Edition

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Lovine, Beats co-founder, have collaborated with HP to develop the HP Envy 15 Beats limited edition. I was invited by HP to listen to the audio quality using the high end Beats by Dr. Dre...

Litecup for night drinking

No, we don't mean knocking back a bevy of cocktails as your nightcap - the Litecup is meant to help you find your cup of water located next to your bed just in case you wake up in the...

iRiver N20 is real

iRiver's N20 digital audio player is very real, where you will be able to choose from 2GB and 4GB capacities. The N20 also handles all of the popular audio formats including MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, OGG and WAV, where...

Palm Pre clone does TV as well

Check this out - the Palm Pre clone you see here would have fooled most people at first glance as the real thing, where it slides upwards to reveal a QWERTY keyboard that amazingly enough, isn't too far off...

HP 2133 Mini Note hacked

The HP 2133 Mini Note has been hacked to include a Broadcom HD video accelerator just like what was done to a Samsung NC10 netbook before, letting this little netbook be empowered to handle video playback despite running on...

Elecom TK-TCT005BK keypad and trackpad

Elecom's TK-TCT005BK might resemble a notebook trackpad to some at first glance (an external version, of course), but it is interesting to note that the Elecom TK-TCT005BK can also be turned into a touch-based numeric USB pad with a...

Nokia Maemo 6 offers multitouch capability

Those who were disappointed by the Maemo 5's main weakness - the lack of multitouch capability, can rejoice as Nokia has let out word that the next version, Maemo 6, is able to handle capacitive displays and boast multitouch...

ESC and DEL Key Light

Love being a geek? Why not deck out your living room with the ESC and DEL key lights - they're huge, blown up by many times over lamps that come in the traditional form factor of a DEL and...

Fujitsu Amilo Pi 3560 and 3660 notebooks

Fujitsu's latest Amilo Pi 3560 and 3660 notebooks are high performance machines that aim to offer you the best multimedia experience possible even when you're on-the-road. Both the Fujitsu Amilo Pi 3560 and 3660 will come with the high...

Plastic Logic e-book reader heads for Barnes & Noble

Looks like Plastic Logic's e-book reader that will roll out in spring next year is the same one that will power the Barnes & Noble e-book reader application that we talked about earlier. Guess this is more or less...

Color-changing roof tiles

Color-changing roof tiles are just what environmentalists want - after all, having roof tiles that will change color (e.g. white when it is hot and black when it is cold) could potentially eliminate a whole lot of greenhouse gas...

iBike Rider Case holds your iPhone

Most people treat their iPhone (regardless of the generation) as some sort of fragile device, making accessories like the iBike Rider Case a no-brainer to purchase. This wrist-mounted, waterproof iPhone case will come with an optional headset microphone to...

Giorgio Armani unveils new Windows Mobile 6.5 phone

Fashion house Giorgio Armani's latest release is not some winter fashion design but a new $1,030 cellphone that will go down well with any of the designer's suits. Founding designer Giorgio Armani did pop up during the Windows Mobile...

Hélio DAB Radio

The Hélio DAB Radio is unlike any other, where it boasts a design that relies on colorful solar Grätzel panels which are transparent in nature to add a wee bit of psychedelic creativity to your living space. All the...

Palm Pre might have microSD memory card slot

Word has it that an updated Palm Pre might come with a microSD memory card slot - at least those which are bound for Mexico, at least, available via the Telcel carrier. This piece of news came about thanks...

Python amphibious car costs a bomb

Want to make it out like those super cool spies you see in the movies? The Python amphibious car ought to fit the bill - after all, it not only looks good enough to drive and carry your harem...

INQ to make Spotify-branded phone

TechCrunch reported that Telia will be offering a new Spotify handset that will be built by cellphone manufacturer INQ, although they have yet to unveil a release date for us to look forward to. It would be interesting to...

Quiksilver Cypher PS+ Heat Vest System

Quiksilver has been in the surfing business for a long time now, and their latest release would be the Cypher PS+ Heat Vest System. This is the first battery-powered vest from Quiksilver that can be worn and operated under...

aXbo Single Edition Sleep Phase Alarm Clock

aXbo of Austria is offering its Single Edition alarm clock which comes in black, where it will be limited to a mere 2,000 units worldwide from mid-October onwards. While we don't think this will be as exclusive as a...

Barnes & Noble eReader rumor

A recent FCC filing could point towards a release of the Barnes & Noble eReader sometime next month, which would place it squarely in time to make it for the mad holiday rush. The device is tipped to come...

October 8, 2009

NVIDIA postpones chipset development for Intel Nehalem processors

NVIDIA has stepped on the brakes when it comes to developing chipsets for Intel's Nehalem-class processors, at least until there is a clear outcome of a legal dispute over the two companies' licensing agreement. It is widely believed that...

KDDI fuel cell makes battery recharging a snap

KDDI has recently shown off a new fuel cell battery that can be refilled with methanol, where it will run for up to 320 hours before requiring another refill. This prototype fuel cell is a type of hybrid device...

Charge4All folding power strip

Frequent travelers will probably notice that most hotels and places of accommodations seem to lack enough power outlets, making the Charge4All folding power strip a useful tool to have. This power strip comes with a range of adapters that...

Panasonic 1Seg TV with Blu-ray player

My my, how times have progressed - from carrying your own portable 1Seg TV device with you wherever you go so that you can always catch up on your favorite shows, Panasonic has upped the ante (only in Japan,...

Monster Mitsubishi 155-inch OLED TV

So you think you've got a huge TV in your living room? Wait till you check out Mitsubishi's insane 155" OLED TV that is currently on the showfloor of CEATEC 2009 in Japan. This is a good 5" larger...

Jitterbug Calendar helps jog the memory

Jitterbug is well know for coming up with simple cellphones that target the older generation, and it is nice to see them be in touch with their target market by offering a calendar function for the Jitterbug handset. To...

iPhone upskirt app

Who would've thought that something like this would have actually arrived on the iPhone? This app will simulate upskirt shots - all you need to do is flick the screen or blow on the microphone to see the current...

BlackBerry Tour 9630 coming to US Cellular

US Cellular will be offering the BlackBerry Tour 9630 later this month, although there is no specific release date stated just yet. Any one going to pick this puppy up, or are you just looking forward to the Bold...

Pantech Sky DuPont IM-U510LE now out in South Korea

Folks in South Korea who are feeling flush even in these tough times might want to consider picking up the Pantech Sky DuPont IM-U510LE via SK Telecom, where this full candybar handset will boast golden accents for that added...

Rock Band on iPhone

Who would've thought that the phenomena known as Rock Band would one day make it to the iPhone? EA Mobile gave a sneak peek of Rock Band for iPhone and amazingly enough, it looks more than drool-worthy, letting you...

Archos 5 Internet tablet now on Amazon

Amazon is now offering the Archos 5 Internet tablet for the masses, where it will come in 160GB and 32GB capacities (with the latter featuring an SSD as the storage medium of choice), retailing for $389.99 and $369.99, respectively....

MapQuest announces navigation app for iPhone

MapQuest recently announced a voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation application for the iPhone that will come with a subscription plan. This means an initial $0.99 outlay where you can give it a shot for a couple of weeks, and if you...

Nachteule LED light clip on

Love reading wherever you are, regardless of the time of the day? The Nachteule LED light clip ons ought to be your cup of tea then - it clips onto your glasses so that you can enjoy your reading...

Sharp Net Walker at CEATEC

Sharp paraded their Net Walker smartbook at CEATEC where this device will merge both smartphone and netbook functionalities in a single device. It won't sip too much juice despite offering Internet support wherever you are, featuring USB 2.0/mini USB2.0...

Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 LED monitor

Samsung has just rolled out its high end SyncMaster XL2370 LED monitor that is touted to offer picture perfect HD quality images while enhancing the overall look of your living room or workspace. At $299 a pop, it ain't...

Timex Ironman Sleek watches

Timex has improved on their Ironman Sleek watches by throwing in Tap Screens, where both men and women's models of the Ironman Sleek 150-Lap Watch now come with new technology including hydration and nutrition alarms among others. These $90...

Nuclear battery shrunk to penny sizes

Researchers have managed to work out a penny-sized "nuclear battery" which is capable of producing energy from radioisotopes decay. While this technology is not new as it has seen action in military and aerospace applications to date, they're much...

Honda EV-N concept

Honda's EV-N concept vehicle will look extremely retro while packing in the latest environmentally-friendly technologies, boasting features including swappable seat fabrics (for those who always love seasonal changes), a solar roof, and a "communications system" that is integrated into...

Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector

Panasonic's latest PT-AE4000U projector will target the home theater enthusiast, where it boasts a brightness level of 1,600 lumens and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1, boasting Panasonic’s Hollywood-tuned high picture quality and Lens Memory feature. Apart from that, the...

KDDI Polaris robot handset concept

KDDI took the opportunity to parade their Polaris robot handset concept at CEATEC, where it apparently closes up as a ball when not in use, only to blossom whenever you want to remove it from its cradle. It seems...

Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1.2

Apple just rolled out the iPhone OS 3.1.2 update that supposedly fixed a bunch of issues that was associated with the software. Apple claims that the update, which works with the iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS will improve...

Panasonic Life Wall

[CEATEC 2009] We visited the Panasonic Center in Tokyo where the company has a huge showroom. The most interesting demo was the "life wall", a wall-sized screen that is Panasonic's vision of how visual our life can get in...

Elecom LEGO brick headphones

Elecom will soon offer LEGO Soundblock headphones that are way too irresistable - after all, they retail for an extremely affordable $23 thereabouts as it makes its debut in Japan sometime later this month with black, blue, red, white,...

HUBO in fourth iteration

KAIST is now in their fourth iteration for humanoid robot KHR-4 HUBO, where it stands 125cm tall while boasting an internal skeleton that is made out of aluminum alloy alongside a plastic exterior. The refined outer body has in...

BlackBerry Bold to come in white

Guess a white version of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 will be hitting the market this October 18th via AT&T, where it will retail at the same $199.99 price point as the current black Bold alongside a 2-year contract. It...

Vitality pill bottle system

Vitality Inc. has the ambition to sell a new pill bottle system which will transmit a signal to a base station located in your home each time the pill bottle cap is opened. Should you be unable to open...

Sony PSP sales tripled

Sony's recent PSP Go release has done pretty well for itself, with the Japanese company moving around 49,000 of its PSP-3000 models in Japan last week - threefold of the 15,000 estimate a week before. This comes about thanks...

Yamaha TSX-W80 audio system

Yamaha's latest audio system, the TSX-W80 will feature an iPhone/iPod AirWired cradle that offers you the added flexibility of streaming just about any audio files stored on your iPod sans wires. The TSX-W80 will also function perfectly well without...

CyberGlove II goes wireless

The CyberGlove II has kept up with the times, this time round coming in a wireless format that will be able to capture the movement of a user’s fingers and hand accurately, relying on its software after that to...

ViewSonic PJD6251 and PJL9371 projectors

ViewSonic has rolled out a couple more projectors - the PJD6251 and PJL9371. The former will be a 3D-ready projector that will target conference rooms as well as classrooms, where it will feature a 1,024 x 768 native resolution,...

Robot phone targets kids

Is it me, or does this robot phone look like the Android icon? The robot phone will target kids (obviously, as you would look like a tool carrying this around in your business meetings), where it will retail for...

Nissan Land Glider electric vehicle

Nissan's Land Glider electric vehicle could pave the way for future automobiles, where this fully electric 2-seater was specially developed to function as an urban runabout, being extremely narrow in width so that congestion in dense city centers can...

Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS

Iomega further expands their collection of NAS devices with the StorCenter ix2-200 NAS, where this dual-bay NAS server can be set up in RAID 1 configuration for additional data protection. Unfortunately, it still retains its predecessor's main gripe -...

Zotac MAG PC is ION-powered

Zotac enters the ION nettop fray with their latest addition - the all new MAG PC. MAG is short for Mini All-in-one Giant, where you can choose from a dual core Atom 330 or single core Atom 230 processor,...

Garmin Nuvi 1690 starts shipping

Folks who have been looking out for the Garmin Nuvi 1690 can now heave a sigh of relief as Amazon has started to ship the device at an expected $500 price point. On the bright side, at least you...

Sony VAIO L all-in-one PC

Sony's latest all-in-one PC would be the Vaio L that boasts Windows 7 support alongside its very own multitouch capability that makes allowance for scrolling and zooming through content without the need for any additional special software. Their custom...

Chuwi P7 portable media player

Chuwi's latest portable media player would be the P7, where it retails for a mere $102 while packing in 8GB of internal memory, sporting a 5" LED display at 800 x 480 resolution, 1080p video support, TV out as...

Robot Force learns to cross the road

Robot Force has just taken their 120cm tall bipedal robot out for a stroll, basically seeing it cross the street. The robot was able to do so without suffering from any navigational problems keeping its balance while ambling along...

Anti H1N1 suit

Now here's something worth looking at - the anti H1N1 suit from Japan. Not only does it make you look sharp and ready to handle whatever comes your way at work next, it supposedly keeps you free from the...

Toshiba K01, K02 and L01 paraded

Toshiba's K01, K02 and L01 phones aren't out on an official basis yet, but they're already making their rounds in CEATEC, with the Windows Mobile 6.5-powered K01 sporting a generous 4.1" WVGA touchscreen display and a full QWERTY keyboard...

Rohm OLED lights

Rohm paraded their thin, lightweight and flexible OLED lights at CEATEC - these were enough to wow whoever laid eyes on them, too bad there is no follow-up news of having these make their way to the real world...

Nokia Booklet 3G heading to Germany

O2 Germany will be offering the Nokia Booklet 3G on the same day where Windows 7 is launched, retailing for €249 on a €20 tariff over a couple of years, although others might want to opt for the flat...

Sprint announces Samsung Moment

Sprint has just announced that their latest handset, the Samsung Moment will be the first in the US from Samsung to run on the Android operating system. The Samsung moment will also come with a range of pre-loaded Google...

Samsung SH-B083 internal Blu-ray disc COMBO drive

Samsung's first internal Blu-ray disc COMBO drive is also known as the SH-B083, where it is able to handle reading of BD-R and BD-ROMs at up to 8x speeds, while handling CDs at up to 40x and DVDs at...

Novatel Wireless Ovation MC998D HSPA+ launched

Novatel Wireless' latest Ovation MC998D HSPA+ has just launched, where it will support the 850,1900 and 2100MHz frequency bands, giving you virtually no chance to tell your boss that you don't have a decent connection to check your emails....

BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 now available

Good news - BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 is now available, being one of the biggest updates to the program to date, boasting improved features including avatars that can be populated from your Contacts if desired, Group functions to enable multiple...

Sony Vaio X Series now official

Sony has just made official their Vaio X Series of notebooks, and hopefully the self-proclaimed "world's lightest notebook" will be able to live up to its billing. We do know that specifications-wise, this is pretty decent, boasting an 11.1"...

Sony Vaio P overclocked

The Sony Vaio P seemed to be too slow for this particular forum poster, and he decided to use his technical know-how to overclock it for a more commendable performance, pushing the Intel Atom Z540 1.86GHz processor to run...

Lbook T9 tablet

Could the tablet computer market actually mature this time round? After all, with Apple entering the fray, things could really heat up. There is a new model in town - the Lbook T9 that will retail for no more...

Mad Catz Rock Band Wireless Fender Telecaster Player's Edition guitar

Mad Catz leaves Rock Band fanboys drooling everywhere with the new Wireless Fender Telecaster Player's Edition guitar for the Xbox 360. You will get fast-action ‘Shredderz' fret buttons with each purchase, where this is an exclusive addition to the...

BlackBerry Bold 2 coming this October 21st

Mark October 21 on your calendars, boys and girls - the BlackBerry Bold 2 aka Onyx will be arrive via T-Mobile and AT&T on that day. No idea on its pricing details just yet though, but folks who want...

LG SL95 and SL90 wireless LED backlight TVs

LG has just rolled out a couple of wireless LED backlight TVs - the SL95 and SL90 series. They will measure a mere 29.3mm thin, coming in either 42" or 47" sizes while boasting a smaller bezel of 30mm....

Kingston MobileLiteG2 memory card reader

Kingston is more or less better known for their memory products, but this time round we have an accessory in the form of the Kingston MobileLiteG2 memory card reader. This second generation MobileLite device will support a wide range...

Dell offers personalized MLB designs

Dell knows that the Major League Baseball postseason is already underway, and with the World Series fast approaching, fans will go all out to make sure that their favorite teams are being cheered on in any way possible -...

Dell Design Studio outs new artistic choices

Folks who love personalizing their notebooks will now have an even wider array of designs to choose from thanks to the efforts of Dell's Design Studio. Right now, you can tour and choose from over a hundred designs, artists,...

i.Tech Dynamic SolarVoice 908 arrives in the US

i.Tech Dynamic has unveiled their latest SolarVoice 908 solar-powered Bluetooth headset in the US market, letting you take the green route without having to worry about polluting the environment further by charging it through a traditional power outlet. This...

Sanyo DMP-692 Dual Dock Music System

Sanyo has introduced their DMP-692 Dual Dock Music System which will target those who rely on their favorite music tracks to get them up and awake in the morning - and if you don't have anything new to listen...

Sanyo DMP-P1 Cube Alarm Clock Radio

Sanyo has introduced its DMP-P1 Cube Alarm Clock Radio that will feature a built-in iPod docking station, waking you up to your favorite morning radio program or via a track of your choice on the oPod. This $39.99 device...

GigaAccel 180 CELL-based video encoder

[CEATEC 2009] Here’s a CELL-based video encoding accelerator that has enough muscle to compress H.264, 1080p videos at 40fps (compression speed), which is about twice as fast as “real-time” (assuming a 24fps source), so a 1hr movie would take...

Hitachi next-generation flat TVs: even better image quality

[CEATEC 09] Hitachi was presenting its next generation LCD TV features in a theater located right at the entrance of their booth. There was three demos: Super black levels: LCD TVs have a tendency to display gray instead of...

Lexar JumpDrive SAFE S3000 FIPS review

There are USB flash drives, and then there are USB flash drives. We recently got our hands on the Lexar JumpDrive SAFE FIPS certified USB flash drive and have taken it out for a spin. Don't think that all...

October 7, 2009

Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 7

Windows 7 might not be out yet until the 22nd of this month, but that has not stopped Belkin from unveiling the Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 7 - where this cable will offer a fast and convenient manner...

Kempler & Strauss Billionair 7 smartphone

Kempler & Strauss has rolled out the Billionair 7 smartphone - a business-class device that will bring together the best user interfaces of the most popular business and consumer smartphone platforms onto a single GSM quad-band 3.5G handset that...

Kohjinsha PA Series

[CEATEC 2009] Kohjinsha has unveiled their latest PA Series MID at CEATEC, and we like the extremely svelte measurements of 161mm x 111mm x 10mm (26mm when extended), tipping the scales at a relatively lightweight 400 grams. You won't...

WiMax-based personal WIFI hotspot

[CEATEC 2009] UQ, the sole Wimax carrier in Japan was showing this personal Wi-Fi hotspot device. It connects to the internet via WiMax, and serves as a wireless router for your personal devices. It’s like a MiFi, if you...

Great 3D stereo kiosk from the Heinrich Hertz Institute

[CEATEC 209] The Ceatec show arguably had way too many “3D” (stereo) TVs this year. Not only they all have similar functionalities, they also require glasses, which is annoying and not family-friendly. This 3D stereo kiosk does not require...

Soundwalk, the wearable speaker that's almost 'tactical'

[CEATEC 209] I stumbled on these strange looking speakers while walking in the Hall 4 of the show floor. They look like some kind of water pack, but you are looking at wearable speakers here. Apparently, the manufacturer is...

Dedicated mini USB displays from SoundGraph

[CEATEC 2009] Korean company Soundgraph is demonstrating how it can control up to 6 small USB displays connected to a single PC. The idea is to turn these displays into dedicated touch devices like a media player, a calendar,...

DoCoMo connected home intercom

[CEATEC 09] DoCoMo (a Japanese wireless carrier) was presenting this connected intercom that turns mobile phones into an intercom. If someone rings your doorbell, your phone will ring and you can see and talk to that person via an...

KDDI camera-based controller for phones

[CEATEC 09] KDDI was showing this bizarre "joystick" for mobile phones based on a plastic tube that is stuck on the back of a cellphone by a magnet. The idea is to attach this white tube so that the...

Cristal, a Surface-like table prototype

[CEATEC 09] CRISTAL, which means Control of Remotely Interface Systems using Touch-based Action in Living spaces, is a touch user interface concept based on a live video feed. It works by using a webcam placed in the ceiling that...

What if your Roomba could see?

[CEATEC 09] Some developers have extended the smartness of the Roomba vacuum robot by using simple 2D barcodes to give it instructions. There are about two dozen codes, and each mean something specific like "clean this place" or "go...

Smart Stop demonstrated by Mercedes Benz

Mercedes Benz recently demonstrated their Smart Stop system - a wireless safety system which will actually stop the car for you whenever you fail to heed a red light. Unfortunately for road users, this technology doesn't look likely to...

Project Cool Boombox PC case mod

Modder JJ-Sky5000 participated in a Cooler Master contest by coming up with the Project Cool Boombox PC case mod that will certainly appeal to the most hardcore ravers and folks who troll through dance clubs on a regular basis....

Asus Sabertooth 55i motherboard

Asus' Sabertooth 55i motherboard is part of the newly introduced TUF (The Ultimate Force) Series, where it was specially developed to handle heavy computing demands of power users and hardcore gamers, being fully capable of performing even under extreme...

Foxconn to manufacture Apple tablet PC

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has been selected to be the manufacturing partner for the much awaited tablet PC from Apple, where it is tipped to arrive in the market sometime in the first quarter of next year....

Acer Aspire 1820P offers convertible display

Acer's Aspire 1820P from its Timeline range might be similar to 1810T (also known as the 1410 in selected regions) on the inside, but there is one major difference - this model will boast a convertible multitouch display. The...

Lenovo Ideapad U150 at CEATEC

Lenovo's Ideapad U150 was seen at CEATEC 2009, which is pretty much a mysterious 11.6” notebook since not much information about it has surfaced online till now. We do know it comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor,...

iRobi reacts to voice commands

Check out Yujin Robot's iRobi from South Korea who is smart enough to understand and react accordingly to approximately 1,000 voice commands, while boasting the capability of playing educational games via its 7" LCD display. Another function of the...

Happy U USB Rejoice Companion

The Happy U, also known as the USB Rejoice Companion (no need to have naughty laughs there), is a highly portable USB-powered device that is inspired by traditional Chinese acupuncture and massage techniques. It supposedly eliminates fatigue, relieves discomfort,...

Stardust Multimedia Table

Treecycled Furniture has rolled out the Stardust Multimedia Table that will see the integration of a couple of 15" touchscreen LCD monitors courtesy of BenQ, letting one work on a display while using the other to satisfy one's digital...

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition

T-Mobile has announced the myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition handset that will target music lovers, coming in “a guitar-inspired wood-grain finish” while carrying a 3.5mm headset jack and a memory card slot that can handle another 16GB of storage...

PSP Go experiences price cut

So soon after the PSP Go was released officially, a clone has already surfaced in the form of the PXP-2000. Could this have set off the alarm bells of those people at Sony to reduce the price of the...

iPhone heading to Bell and Telus

Both Bell and Telus will be on the receiving end of the iPhone 3GS sometime next month, but that's about all the news we have since we don't know how much they'll cost nor when their specific release date...

Buffalo HD-HXU3 USB 3.0 hard drive ships

Buffalo has claimed the title of "world's first" for their Buffalo HD-HXU3 USB 3.0 hard drive, shipping to retail stores everywhere. It will come in 1TB and 1.5TB flavors that retail for approximately $225 and $285, respectively, while those...

Lexmark T656dne printer comes with touchscreen display

Lexmark's latest T656dne printer will feature a touchscreen display - the first of its kind for a monochrome A4 laser printer. This model is more than able to cater for large workgroups, offering access to preloaded and customizable applications...

Gateway One ZX all-in-one desktop

Gateway latest all-in-one desktop, the One ZX, will be part of the ZX6800 series and ZX4800 series. Both models will be powered by the yet-to-be-released Windows 7 operatig system, where the former will come with a 23" multitouch-capable LCD...

FLO TV Personal Television

FLO TV has rolled out its Personal Television device that will enable TV addicts to watch their favorite news, live sports, children’s programming and entertainment on a dedicated device just meant for mobile TV viewing. No disrespect to them,...

Zune services could target cellphones next

At the Microsoft Open House, it seems as though Microsoft will be aiming to offer cellphones services that are exclusive to Zune at the moment, although there is still not timeline on when that would happen. Rumors of Zune...

MSI GT740 gaming notebook

MSI's latest foray into the gaming notebook world would be the GT740 model where it will run on the latest Intel Calpella platform, which means you can find the advanced Intel Core i7 quad core processor within alongside Windows...

Palm Pixi goes GSM

A Vietnamese site managed to get a hold of a GSM prototype of the Palm Pixi, which means it can be used in other carriers apart from Sprint in the US. The device looks identical from the outside, but...

Ultrasone HFI-2400 headphones

Ultrasone has rolled out its latest HFI-2400 headphones that will come with 40mm gold-plated drivers, accompanied by the company’s S-Logic technology which is touted to widen the perceived soundstage. MU Metal shielding is included to help reduce the amount...

Vertical bike parking

Now here's an interesting system for cyclists - a vertical bike parking system. This vertical parking/shower stall concept from Yinnon Lehrer makes it much safer to bike around the city, as you can be sure that whoever intends to...

Amazon to introduce new Kindle

Looks like the price cut of its Kindle 2 has something to do with word of a new Kindle e-book reader coming our way, and this device will be able to download books in the US wirelessly as well...

Kindle 2 experiences another price drop

The Amazon Kindle 2 has received yet another price drop - touching an all time low of $259 from its precious price of $299. This makes a 28% cut since its debut from 8 months ago. Guess Amazon is...

Toyota FT-EV II does away with steering wheel

Let's face the fact - driving a car without a steering wheel is not something which the world is ready for at the moment - or are we? No longer does this scenario remain in the realm of science...

ALPS human body data transfer getting traction

[CEATEC 2009] ALPS has created a system that uses the human body electric conductivity to transmit fair amounts of data (streaming music...). It was demonstrated last year, but now major carriers like DoCoMo are investing in it. Basically, if...

Murata: Evolved (unicyclist robot)

[CEATEC 2009] Murata, the unicyclist robot that uses sensors to stay balanced has been upgraded at this year’s Ceatec in Tokyo. Thanks to new sensors, it can now ride three times as fast (15cm/sec), and handles itself much better...

October 6, 2009

OLED Chandelier

[CEATEC 2009] As OLED becomes cheaper to produce, it will be used not only for displays, but also for lighting. The main advantage of OLED is that designers are given much more freeedom when compared to traditional or fluorescent...

3M MPro120 pico projector

[CEATEC 2009] The 3M Pico projector is not only cute, but it can also display a 640 x 480 image ranging in size from 8” to 50”, depending on the distance to the screen. It’s not very much, but...

Acrylic TV furniture: too much?

[CEATEC 2009] You’ve all seen acrylic PC cases. Sometimes they look cool, but would you have acrylic AV furniture instead? I find the LED lighting to be disturbing when watching a movie in the dark. What about all the...

Sony shows off OLED all-display laptop concept

[CEATEC 2009] Sony is showing a few cool OLED prototypes: a reader, a bracelet and a laptop. The most eye-catching one is the all-display laptop that ditches the physical keyoard in favor of a virtual one. It looks amazingly...

KDDI 1Gbps IR short-range data transfer (updated)

[CEATEC 2009] Sharing data among gadgets has been on KDDI’s plate for a while. While last year’s demo comprised of a prototype handset, this time around KDDI is using real handsets, even if that one is still a little...

Orkin Design Rolltop

The Orkin Design Rolltop would definitely be an item in the must-have list of most geeks, even if it is but a concept at point of publishing. Why do we say so? This "notebook" comes with a flexible OLED...

Sony TRIMASTER breaks the bank

If you're feeling flush and can't wait to spend that vast amount of dough in your bank, then you might want to check out the Sony TRIMASTER TV that boasts quadruple the resolution of HD at 3,840 x 2,160,...

SmartCap could help save lives

Just how smart can a cap get? The SmartCap, it seems, was developed for miners where it is able to monitor a driver's brain waves for signs of fatigue, followed by relaying a warning signal to the computer display...

Pillow Projector

There is nothing quite as comfortable as lying down on a soft pillow while watching your favorite show. The Pillow Projector ups the andte, letting you rest your head on it while it is being used. No idea on...

Cooler Master Choiix dock

Cooler Master not only deals with internal cooling systems for a computer, but their latest Choiix dock will deal with the exterior, aiming to make your netbook more desk-friendly. The Choiix dock will support machines up to 15" in...

Aviator 312 USB 3.0 External SSD

Active Media Products has just rolled out a first - the Aviator 312 line of USB 3.0 external solid state drives. These will come in varying capacities of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, and can support read speeds of as...

Google and Verizon to launch Hero and Sholes

Looks like Google and Verizon's press conference earlier this morning did not reveal future handsets to come from both parties, but they were holding a Verizon-branded HTC Hero and a Motorola Sholes, leaving us no chance with making any...

HTC HD2 confirmed

The HTC HD2 is confirmed to make its way Stateside, where it will run on the unimpressive Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system accompanied by a speedy 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, with a 4.3" WVGA capacitive touchscreen display and 5-megapixel...

Canon REALis WUX10 Mark II and SX80 Mark II

Canon has just released a couple more multimedia projectors to expand its REALiS range, where it will comprise of the WUX10 Mark II and SX80 Mark II. Both models rely on Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) technology, alongside a...

PSP Slim overcomes the Go

This modded PSP Slim by JoblessPunk DESIGNS manages to be all the PSP Go should have been, and more. It comes with dual knobs which is what many people have been clamoring for all this while, a second USB...

LaCie and Starck join powers

LaCie has unveiled a couple of external hard drives that comes with the Phillippe Starck touch - both of them clearly look out of this world. Sporting a sculptured magma motif, you get a touch-sensitive Starck Desktop that is...

Samsung Intrepid from Sprint

Sprint customers will soon be able to get their hands on the Samsung Intrepid - a cellphone that boasts a portrait-oriented QWERTY keyboard that does resemble the OmniaPRO B7320's design a wee bit. It will feature GSM support, making...

Yamaha VocaLoid Humanoid Robot

[CEATEC 2009] This Vocaloid Robot was presented at the Sekai Camera booth. I saw it yesterday, but I wanted to get a closer look before I share it with you all. Its creators have worked on making the skin,...

Nissan EPORO robot learns driving from fish

[CEATEC 2009] Over the past couple of years, Nissan has used cute robots as a mean to communicate their R&D efforts and it’s hard not to pay attenton. This year,a group of EPORO robots (six) were shown rolling around...

Toshiba handsets getting greener

Not surprisingly, “green” is big deal in Japan as well and Toshiba was eager to show how eco-friendly their handsets are. Besides being more eco-sensitive, another consequence of the green boom is that companies are very low-power oriented. Toshiba...

Cell Regza Next 4K2K HDTV inspected

[CEATEC 2009] Yesterday, I checked out a gigantic 4k2K ($ x the 1080p resolution), but Toshiba wants to see that in our homes, so they presented a prototype at Ceatec. So, how does it fare? Well, on a 50"...

H2O Interval 3G Waterproof Headphone System for iPod Shuffle

Do you happen to love swimming and own an iPod Shuffle (3rd Generation) at the same time? Why not bring the latter out with you the next time you hit the pool - after all, it will remain safe...

H2O Audio Surge Sportwrap waterproof headphones

The H2O Audio Surge Sportwrap waterproof headphones will find pounding surf or huge wakes to be its playground of choice, thanks to a unique combination of a behind-the-neck headphone design that does not compromise on sound quality thanks to...

H2O Audio Surge Pro

H2O Audio is well know for their line of waterproof headphones as well as accessories, and the company has just unveiled its latest Surge Pro that will come with H2O Audio’s patented waterproof technology without compromising on its high-performance,...

Epson PowerLite Presenter

Epson has just rolled out its PowerLite Presenter that offers a widescreen presentation solution which is an all-rounder, considering it comes with a built-in projector, DVD player as well as speakers. We're pretty sure the former two are decent...

ANZA Technology Network - Annual Silicon Valley Summit

In an hour, I (Eliane) will be a judge for the Annual Silicon Valley Summit organized by ANZA Technology Network held at the Plug and Play Center in Sunnyvale, California (Oct 6-7) . The two other judges are John...

Robots to help firemen

A fireman is a brave hero who jumps straight into dangerous situations to rescue those trapped by fire, but that risk could soon be reduced thanks to the deployment of the first two automated, wheeled robots at fire stations...

Griffin eXport In-Flight Video Cable

Are you a frequent flyer who relies on your iPod or iPhone for your portable entertainment needs instead of outdated inflight movies? The Griffin eXport In-Flight Video Cable ought to be a staple accessory for you then - it...

Sagem and Puma to team up

Sagem and Puma have teamed up to bring a new Puma cellphone sometime in Q2 next year, which will be right before the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off. Yes sir, Puma will probably hope that the most watched...

Runwei A500 netbook

Runwei has just rolled out its extremely puny netbook, the A500 that will come with a 5" TFT LCD touchscreen display at 800 x 480 resolution. This means it probably won't be too easy on your eyes for reading...

PXP-2000 clone of PSP Go

The PSP Go might have just been released last week, but that short time frame has not stopped pirates from coming up with their own version - the $84 PXP-2000. Yes sir, shaving off a good $165 from the...

Sanyo Eneloops charged using renewable energy

We all know that Sanyo's line of Eneloop batteries are as green as they can get, and further improvements to them has upped the ante since these newly upgraded Eneloops are able to be recharged around 1,500 times -...

Western Digital My Book drives receive display

How else are you going to improve your hard drive when competition in this sector gets tough? Western Digital decided to throw in an ebook-like display that is able to stay visible even when the My Book is not...

Google PowerMeter gets device partner

Google is pleased to announce their first device partner which means you no longer need to have a smart meter installed by your utility before booting up Google PowerMeter! Their devices will now play nice with TED 5000 from...

Sigo S40 and S60 portable media players

Sigo has rolled out a couple of portable media players - the S40 and S60, where both models are able to offer full High Definition video playback support (1080p) as well as 1080p HDMI output. The Sigo S40 will...

HTC Pure with Windows Mobile 6.5 Review

Today AT&T announced the HTC Pure with Windows Mobile 6.5 and we had the chance to get our hands on the long rumored device. Windows Mobile 6.5 brings a new Touch-friendly user interface that resolves Windows 6.1's horrible touch...

Strong Android presence at CEATEC

[CEATEC 09] As I walked around, I noticed that many booths' companies were working with Android. Most of them were software companies that build Android software. Others were making photo frames or other usually "dumb" devices, hoping that Android...

Zenrin GPS application for the PSP

[CEATEC 09] Zenrin was demonstrating a cool looking GPS app for the Sony PSP. In the 2D map mode, the application doesn't look much different from any other PND. However, when arriving to a complex intersection (like some in...

Fujitsu Mobile Phone Design Award 2009

[CEATEC 09] Fujitsu was showing many eye-catching concept phones and I shot photos from the best ones for the (upcoming!) photo gallery. I personally like the Kwak Yeon concept that looks like a pebble (above), and the Camelephone that...

Mobile Virtual Shopping with Japan's KDDI

[CEATEC 09] Visiting a busy department store on a Saturday afternoon might be entertaining to some, but if you don't enjoy being squeezed to death, KDDI has mobile virtual shopping application. KDDI lets users shop for fashion items from...

Panasonic VIERA 4k2k Display

[CEATEC 09] With 3840x2160 pixels, the Panasonic Viera 4k2k display can show awesome images… if you find any content in that format. That's about 4 times the definition of 1080p, but today's demonstration was not about displaying a sharper...

Transfer Jet high-speed proximity data transfer demonstrated

[CEATEC 09] Sony and others were demonstrating Transfer Jet, a short-range point to point communications protocol for mobile device that can reach speeds of 560Mbps. There were various scenarios shown at their booth that range from streaming music from...

KDDI PLY phone (as in PLYwood)

[CEATEC 09] KDDI was showing the PLY phone that has sliding buttons on the side. They are designed so that they can't be easily pressed by accident. HTC could learn a thing or two from this design as their...

DoCoMo Virtual Assistant

[CEATEC 09] This avatar is DoCoMo's upgraded version of the Office Assistant (paper clip), except that it is indeed much cooler. DoCoMo hopes that for some users, it will become something like a virtual friend, providing advice and sometimes,...

October 5, 2009

DoCoMo Wooden Phone hands-on

[CEATEC 2009] We had our hands on the Wooden phone concept (there are two) from DoCoMo that we published about recently. We've been told that the shell is made from compressed wood that is so tightly compressed that it...

Sony Stereo 3D Camera and Projector

[CEATEC 2009] Sony was demonstrating its most advanced stereo 3D tech in the form of a (huge) camera and the accompanying dual-image projector (above photo). The camera can shoot stereo 3D footage using a single lens (huh?) and separates...

Sony Stereo 3D on PlayStation 3, Hands-On

CEATEC 2009] Sony was showing stereo 3d on the PS3. I looked at a demo KillZone 2 (the intro) and it was quite interesting to watch. It looks like something that that would be done in the driver on...

Toshiba Cell Regza

[CEATEC 2009] Toshiba has been touting CELL-powered (the same processor inside the Sony PS3) TVs for a while, and this time around, it's not about the video capabilities anymore, the emphasis was put on internet connectivity, applications and services....

DoCoMo eye-motion based phone control

[CEATEC 2009] DoCoMo researchers are working on a new way to control your cellphone, by using the motion of your eyeballs. Sensors are placed in the earphones and they detect small electrical variations when the eyeballs are moving. Right...

Kohjinsha Dual-Screen Laptop

[CEATEC 2009] Kohjinsha was presenting its 10.1" dual-screen netbook. The photo doesn't do justice to its size, but as you can guess, 10.1" is much smaller than the mammoth that Lenovo came up with last year. That said, the...

Das Keyboards Ultimate S

Das Keyboards has rolled out their latest offering - the Ultimate S which is as tactile and noisy as its predecessors, although you will benefit from the inclusion of additional features such as a couple of USB ports, an...

Sphere codename rumor

Sony's PlayStation Motion Controller might finally have a name - Sphere. At least, that's the gist of it since Sony could be using the word with developers, highlighting the glowing, colored orb that is at the center of the...

QNAP TS-410 NAS

QNAP's latest TS-410 NAS model will target home and home office users, where it retails for $449 without a hard drive to get you started. Inside, you get a decent 800MHz Marvell processor, although other hardware specifications aren't much...

Novatel MiFi pocket router upgraded

Novatel has just rolled out the MiFi pocket router alongside a bunch of upgrades that will enable support for a variety of apps.Some of these features include Eye-Fi and VPN utilities, where it will run on an applications processor...

Weibu N10A netbook now out in Japan

Japanese will be able to get their hands on the Weibu N10A netbook that comes with a 10.1" display, albeit running on NVIDIA’s ION chipset that will make portable graphical capability a snap on this diminutive device. Retailing for...

Acer D250 netbook arriving in November

November is the month you ought to mark down if you're interested in picking up the dual booting Acer D250 netbook that will not only ship with Windows XP as its operating system, but it will also be accompanied...

Wind Up Battery

Rechargeable batteries do address the waste dump problem, but they're of no use whenever they run out of juice and you don't have a power outlet nearby to keep them recharged. Enter the Wind Up Battery concept that will...

HTC Dragon, Thoth and Omni

HTC has a trio of new devices in the making - the Dragon, Thoth and Omni. The HTC Dragon will purportedly run on Android Eclair (2.0), and is also referred to as the Zoom 2. Apart from that, we...

D-Link Xtreme N DIR-685 all-in-one router ships

Long after CES is over, D-Link has started to ship its Xtreme N DIR-685 all-in-one router that debuted earlier this year in January. It will sport an integrated Wi-Fi N module within, letting you communicate with a variety of...

Gateway EC18T leaked

Gateway's EC18T tablet PC has just been leaked, where this puppy doesn't seem to be a slouch when it comes to performance by offering an Intel Core 2 Duo processor while being able to accommodate up to 4GB RAM,...

Xbox 360 Wireless N adapter dated

At last, we are no longer kept in the dark as the Xbox 360 Wireless N adapter has been slated for a November 3rd release, retailing for $100 but offering you 802.11n connectivity which is way faster compared to 802.11b/g...

T-Mobile to offer Samsung Behold II

The Samsung Behold II will available from T-Mobile, where it will take off where the Behold left. It will be powered by the Google Android operating system, accompanied by Samsung's next-generation TouchWiz user interface overlay. The cube motif will...

LEGO Left 4 Dead minifigs

LEGO is experiencing a renaissance of sorts - here you see four brave men and women who are up against a whole legion of undead, in LEGO form, no less. Inspired by the horror survival video game Left 4...

Elekit EK amplifier

The Elekit EK amplifier is definitely love at first sight - this vacuum tube hybrid stereo amplifier designed by Koichi Futatsumata will be made available from high-end audio electronics company Elekit. It comes in a sleek steel casing, hidden...

LEGO Star Wars Armor Case

Check out this protective case for the DS Lite - it is made out of a LEGO base plate on both top and bottom sides, letting you decorate it according to your creativity where you can also take advantage...

Nokia could offer wireless charging soon

Wireless charging is the way to go, as it would mean not having to struggle with wires and cables that seem to have a mind of their own when left alone. Nokia could be looking at wireless charging for...

TomTom Start leaked

TomTom has a new GPS navigation system known as the TomTom Start thanks to a leak from a UK retailer. As you can tell by its name alone, this will be in all probability an extremely basic GPS navigation...

NanoMaxx ultrasound sytem receives FDA approval

SonoSite's NanoMaxx ultrasound system has just received FDA approval, which means folks Stateside can pick this up pretty soon in all its 6 pound glory. You get 2 hours of operational time with this, and by being fully portable, it...

Funai touch projector

Could this be the future of portable projectors? Funai's new projector is able to project images and not only that, capable of recognizing finger movements! This super small projector also makes allowance for rotating, zooming and flicking through all...

wn-2 watch offers food for thought

Check out not-for-profit organization Think The Earth from Japan has rolled out - the wn-2 watch that comes with a much smaller replica of the Earth sitting in the middle, rotating in the same direction and same speed as...

Best Buy leaks Verizon Android device

Could this rumor be true? Best Buy has leaked out a new Verizon Android device - and this is apart from the already announced HTC Hero and Motorola Cliq. As usual, with all rumors, this new Android smartphone does...

Netgear Rangemax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L

Netgear's latest Rangemax Wireless-N Gigabit Router is also known as the WNR3500L, where it will be compliant with the IEEE’s recently unveiled 802.11n standard. You will find a host of connectivity options here, including a quartet of Ethernet ports,...

Vstone Robovie-PC

The Vstone Robovie-PC can be said to be a walking computer - after all, it will be powered by an Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor within, featuring a couple of USB ports, a VGA connector, Wi-Fi connectivity and a...

Revo DOMINO D3

Revo's latest DOMINO D3 will target those who are out for a multi-source dock that will also handle the standard iPhone and iPod devices, while offering support for Internet-based audio streaming services including Last FM. Apart from that, the...

Anti-Wi-Fi paint

Do you have Scrooge as your family name? If so, you might want to consider some anti-Wi-Fi paint that helps keep your wireless signals all to yourself. The whole idea would be to use this special paint on walls...

Powermat to arrive next week

The Powermat device that is capable of juicing up up to a trio of low-power electronic devices sans wires simultaneously will be arriving in the UK on October 15th, coming in a couple of versions where one is meant...

Official Digg iPhone app coming

Word has it that an official Digg iPhone app is on its way, letting users include their favourite new posts and blogs right onto the site sharing service without having to go through Safari or use 3rd party solutions....

Bugathermo boots

Winters can be harsh, and for those who are about to experience the freezing weather soon can start preparing by picking up the Columbia Sportwear Bugathermo boots which feature a built-in heating element to keep your feet nice, warm...

Kempler & Strauss W PhoneWatch

Kempler & Strauss has officially unveiled the W PhoneWatch, where it looks pretty much like any other Dick Tracy watchphone wannabes, although it won't need a stylus for you to navigate through its touchscreen interface. You get 4GB of...

Toshiba Biblio e-book reader

Toshiba's recently announced Biblio might just pave the future for e-book readers as this model won't rely on e-ink technology, using MFlex' Morphpad display instead that offers full tactile feedback on its 3.5" touchscreen LCD display at 960 ×...

Nokia N97 Mini out later this month

Nokia’s flagship London store has made it known that the Nokia N97 Mini will be released in that part of the world on the 23rd of this month, retailing for approximately €450 before subsidies. At that price point, you...

Gaming Towers for Xbox and Wii owners

Have a bunch of controller as well as titles for your console at home that you are just having a generally hard time trying to keep all of them in place? Fret not - the Xbox 360 Generations Gaming...

IP Camera for instant surveillance

The IP Camera app for the iPhone will help you take advantage of the iPhone's camera, putting it to good use if you want to take discreet time-elapsed photos. Capable of snapping photos every 12 to 15 seconds, this...

Crazy Microsoft multi-touch mice

Microsoft isn't all boring, as a recent short tour of Microsoft Labs by our friends at Crunchgear saw them taking a look at rapid prototypes of new products, including multi-touch mice. These devices aren't final in any way, but...

Panasonic Multimedia Audio Systems

Panasonic has just rolled out a couple of Multimedia Audio Systems in Japan, and they are the 10” MW-10 and 7” MW-7. Both models will come with a built-in CD player, an integrated AM and FM radio tuner, an...

Dell upgrades to Windows 7 on your behalf

Dell knows that you might purchase a computer from them now before Windows 7 arrives later this month, and have come forward to offer the Windows 7 Free and Easy upgrade program. As long as you purchase popular PCs...

Thanko USB Soldering Iron

Thanko is back with their whacky USB Soldering Iron, letting you use it with a 9V battery for all your DIY electronic projects. It is capable of heating up the iron to 500 Celsius, so do be careful with...

USB Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse

So you already have a zen look in your home, and want to complement that with your workspace? Why not pick up the USB Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse which offers an earthy natural look? The keyboard is a standard...

Computers perform birdwatching

Researchers aim to gather detailed information concerning changing behaviors and spotting key trends of Guillemots on Skomer Island by using computers to watch and record them, including the amount of time that they spend at the breeding colony. After...

eCorolla to debut this November

Toyota will be showing off the eCorolla at the Electric Motor Show in Helsinki, Finland later this November 6th. This is but an electric conversion of the standard issue Corolla, and the success of this project could bode well...

Toshiba Cell Regza TV55X1

Toshiba's Cell Regza TV55X1 will debut at CEATEC later today, where it will run on the Cell technology found in the PS3 (with some difference by all possibilities), although this doesn't mean you can play PS3 games on the...

October 4, 2009

General Imaging G3WP digital camera

General Imaging G3WP digital camera will be the first waterproof point-and-shoot device from the company, where it will come with a 12.2-megapixel sensor alongside 4x optical zoom for you to get up close and personal with the action without...

LED powered chess set

Chess won't be the same ever again with the LED powered chesst set, where you will be able to enjoy your game while getting distracted by pretty colors (actually there are only two colors since you have just a...

Windows Marketplace ready for launch

Microsoft's App Store equivalent for their Windows-powered smartphones, known as Windows Marketplace for Mobile, is ready to roll out alongside the new 6.5 OS come this October 6th. This is good news for new owners of Windows Mobile 6.5...

Spaghetti Cutter

Cooking a delicious meal takes time and experience, so does figuring out just how much ingredients you should include for a particular dish depending on the number of people available. When it comes to cooking spaghetti however, your heavy...

Illoom balloons

Being a parent these days can be pretty tough especially when your kid comes home and starts asking why Timmy's car is bigger than yours, and why John can have five dogs while you have only enough room for...

Digital Peephole Viewer

With the number of crazy folks running around these days, it would be prudent to have a peephole in your home just to screen whoever is at your door before you open it. The Digital Peephole Viewer brings things...

Honeywell Dolphin 7600 mobile computer

Honeywell's Dolphin 7600 mobile computer comes with integrated GPS capability, where it will rely on its location-based capabilities to help track your assets, boasting popular GPS functions as well. All GPS data collected by the Dolphin 7600 is able...

Wii Bowling Ball

Love bowling in Wii Sports? Why not take things to a more realistic level with the Wii Bowling Ball? This new accessory will make your gaming sessions all the more realistic, where it can even hold a Wiimote with...

Digital Blue LEGO camera

Digital Blue has taken inspiration from LEGO bricks by coming up with their new digital camera that retails for $49.99 a pop, coming in a bevy of colors in the form of different LEGO bricks making up the chassis....

Mini MP3 Cam DVR

At first glance, most people would think the Mini MP3 Cam DVR to be the iPod Shuffle, and this is where they let their guard down. In fact, the Mini MP3 Cam DVR is a button-hole camera disguised as...

Sharp DKAP7 Docking Station

Sharp has unveiled its DKAP7 docking station for folks living in the UK, where you can choose from Black/White, Black/Silver and Black/Red color combinations. This 2.1-channel portable speaker system will feature a built-in subwoofer incorporating HDSS technology to get...

Numark NS7 Controller

The Numark NS7 Controller was specially made to work with Serato’s ITCH software, where it is able to offer DJs the feel of a traditional turntable rig, despite boasting the ability to function as a controller for ITCH. All...

Toyota Partner Robots plays musical instruments

Toyota's Partner Robots are able to play the drums and the tuba, thanks to a handful of wheels that have been hidden under its floor-hugging hood for added stability. The tuba player and the drummer stand at 100cm tall,...

Dell and Napster team up

Dell and Napster have teamed up to offer consumers what they call "the ultimate personalized music experience", where selected Dell systems will come loaded with a year's worth of Napster subscription that will include 60 free MP3s and 12...

verykool i280 to hit the Americas

InfoSonics Corporation is one of the premier providers and distributors of wireless handsets and accessories in Latin America, and the company has just announced with much fanfare that their verykool i280 phone will be shipping sometime in Q4 2009...

Keruve 2010 GPS tracking system for Alzheimer patients

GPS is useful for keeping track of your kids or trying to discover just who your spouse is seeing behind your back, but here's another novel idea - the Kreuve 2010 GPS tracking system is able to track down...

Diatec Realforce 91U keyboard

The Diatec Realforce 91U keyboard from Japan will now come in a new set of color, which looks like a bumblebee of sorts, featuring a black body alongside yellow keys. They're supposedly ergonomic, helping reduce finger fatigue in the...

BlackBerry 9700 Onyx in the wild

The BlackBerry 9700 which is tipped to roll out this November 11th on T-Mobile was spotted in the wild, lying down on a floor. This will be the first 3G-enabled BlackBerry from T-Mobile, featuring a touch-based trackpad instead of...

M-Edge Breast Cancer Awareness Jacket

Kindle owners, do your part for those who are suffering from breast cancer with the M-Edge Breast Cancer Awareness Jacket. Each $44.99 purchase will see 10% of its proceeds donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This will only...

Asus O!Play launched

Asus has just launched its O!Play media streaming device that won't cost a bomb, although it isn't really a full fledged computer on its own. What the Asus O!Play can offer though, is this - all you need to...

T-Mobile gets HTC Touch HD2

T-Mobile will be getting the HTC Touch HD2 sometime in the near future if you happen to live in Europe, according to a leaked document. There is no word on an official release date or pricing just yet, but...

Acer smartphones get new names

Looks like Acer's new range of Windows Mobile 6.5-powered smartphones will come in different names if you happen to live in the UK, where the Acer F1 will be knowns as the Acer neoTouch, while the Acer C1 will...

Russian case mod features living room inside

This is one whacked out case mod, where you will find pieces of furniture that would make for a cosy living room within in intricate detail, including a vase, flowers, newspaper and even a gumball machine. The brain (and...

New eviGroup Wallet MID

eviGroup's Android-powered Wallet MID might not be all as it should/could be, but fret not. We have news that there will be a new device from the French company , where the next generation Wallet will be larger in...

Dell Zino HD spotted

Dell might just have a brand new computer that might attempt to bite into the Mac Mini market, known as the Dell Zino HD. This model will come with an optical disc drive, support HDMI output and other unknown...

Nokla E75 pulls off another clone job

We do wonder why no action seems to have been taken against Nokla and their bevy of cellphone clones, with the Nokla E75 being the latest in a long line. This handset will knock off the Nokia E75, where...

GeeksPhone One comes with keyboard

The GeeksPhone One will feature a physical keyboard, and this Android-powered smartphone isn't quite the final thing just yet. After all, the user interface isn't completed to date, while the icons are still in their temporary state, but it...

Beiling digital cookbook

Throw out everything analog - digital is the way to go these days. Beiling will be rolling out an interactive digital cookbook known as the Media Chef digital cookery book and guide. It comes in the same form factor...

PSP Go hacked

Apart from getting modded, the PSP Go has also been hacked just a few days after it officially rolled out in North America. FreePlay is the brains responsible for this hack, and here is what he had to say...

PSP Go modded

The PSP Go might just have been released, but that has not stopped avid modders Flasher and Roro3030 from giving it a go. They've blinged up the PSP Go the techno way, by throwing in a bunch of fancy...

Gyrobike Sports A Gyrowheel

When we were younger, kids used to use training wheels to get the hang of how to ride a bike. Kids of the future however, might well be sporting the Gyrowheel (on a Gyrobike) which allows them to do...

PS3 Slim 250GB Spotted

We’ve previously got wind of a 250GB version of the PS3 Slim, and now it looks like we were right (which feels great to be honest!) Live pictures of a 250GB PS3 Slim have been spotted online, which certainly...

Member Of Pystar Legal Team Quits

If you’ve been paying attention to the whole Pystar VS Apple drama, then here’s another update for you. It’s probably a bit of bad news of Pystar, but David Welker, co-founder of law firm Welker and Rosario, has left...

Google Chrome Boosted With Native Client

It looks like Google has taken another step to bridge the gap between web applications and desktop applications. Google has popped its Native Client technology into the latest version of its Google Chrome browser, giving the browser some extra...

Google Maps For iPhone Serves Ads

We knew it was going to happen sooner rather than later, but regardless of that, it’s still a little sad to see ads start to show up on Google Maps for iPhone (or iPod touch). It’s not big surprise,...

Thinner iMac And Lighter MacBook Ads

We’ve previously covered some details on the upcoming iMacs, MacBooks and Mac mini. Now it seems that searches on the Dutch and Italian version of Google comes up with ads for a “brand new”, “ultra thin” iMac, which is...

$1.1m For A Sarah Palin Signed Xbox 360

What would you buy if you had a spare $1.1m lying around, a nice sports car, a big house, or something exotic like an Xbox 360 signed by Sarah Palin (2 days before she resigned as governor)? We’ve seen...

Bra Gas Mask Wins Ig Nobel Prize

Before the Nobel Prizes are given out, there are always the Ig Nobel Prizes, and this year’s Ig Nobel prize includes a bra that can double up as a pair of gas masks. The inventor, Dr. Elena Bodnar, won...

More Android Devices From SciPhone

SciPhone looks to continue its obsession with Google’s Android with its upcoming mobile phones. We already know about the N12, but it looks like the N16, N17, and N19 will be coming sometime in the future. Details of the...

Skytone Alpha 680 Surfaces Again

It’s been quite a while since we last heard about the Android-powered Skytone Alpha 680 netbook, and you’ll certainly be forgiven if you’ve already forgotten about it. Forgotten or not, live pictures of the device have surfaced on the...

ecoATM Encourages Recyclling

It’s good to see people try and do their part of the environment with recycling and such. Next up we have an ecoATM which also wants to do its small part to help the environment of this earth. By...

Nokia E72 Up For Pre-order At Amazon

If you’ve been thinking of getting Nokia’s successful E71, you might want to hold off for a bit, especially since Amazon has started to take pre-orders for the Nokia E72, which looks like it’s going to be just as...

Palm Pre Syncs With iTunes Again

It certainly is a never-ending battle between the Palm Pre and Apple’s iTunes. It seems like the recent setback didn’t stop Palm from working hard to get its Palm Pre to talk to iTunes again, and with its latest...

Customer Threatens To Shoot iPhone

We’ve seen all sorts of weird news regarding Apple’s iPhone over the years, but you have to admit this latest bit of news does seem a little out of whack. It seems an iPhone owner, Daniel Goodrich, told an...

BMW Lovos Concept Is Frightening

One look at the picture here and you’ll certainly know that it’s a concept car, and it’s certainly a frightening looking one at that. You can thank 24-year old German designer, Anne Forschner, for this concept car called the...

 
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