After playing with the Zune HD for some time, here's the complete review. The first Zune was an interesting device, but it was not sexy and didn't have any real edge over the iPod, except in two areas: the...
October 24, 2009
It’s not official yet, but word going around the Internet is that a Kindle application for Mac OS and the BlackBerry devices is in the works. Considering that the iPhone will be getting a Kindle app, it shouldn’t be...
Looking for a luxury phone to set you apart from the rest? Well, the iPhone certainly won’t cut it, so you’ll have to settle for the Mobiado 350 Pioneer, which is an obvious homage to NASA’s Pioneer 10 spacecraft....
Everybody loves some funny news in life, so it’s actually quite interesting to see Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, on The Today Show to unveil Windows 7, which he does, but the laptop with the “Windows 7” in the background...
For those of you who have been holding your breath for Nokia’s N900, we’ve got some bad news. It seems that the device will be delayed till November. The good thing is that November is just around the corner,...
Missing your old Sega gaming console? Well, if you’re feeling sentimental about it, you could always pick up one of these Sega console Zippo lighters. They’re going to be retailing at about $114 each, so it’s not exactly cheap,...
Palm Pre users who are looking to get hooked up with their Twitter accounts will want to get Twee a try. The app is, as its name suggests, a Twitter app for WebOS. 2 versions are available, the free,...
Sure, the BlackBerry Storm 2 might be just around the corner, but for those of you who already own a BlackBerry Storm and don’t want to upgrade just yet, the new OS 5.0.0.328 firmware will be released this Sunday,...
We reported a while back that the CTIA was clearly in favor of ditching proprietary chargers in favor of the MicroUSB standard by 2012, something which we certainly hope will become reality. If the CTIA’s backing wasn’t enough, now...
DRM is almost public enemy number one on the Internet, and there’s certainly plenty of justification for people’s hatred towards it. Disney might be looking a way to make things a little easier for us, with a new content...
For all you camera-lovers out there, Mamiya has happily announced two new DSLR cameras, which are the DM22 and the DM28. If you thought most cameras already had more megapixels than you need, be prepared to be blown away...
We’ve seen many types of weird things the Apple fans do, but this one is certainly something special worth mentioning. After all, who wouldn’t want to be speeding down the street on their beloved G4-powered motorbike, eh? Check out...
You may or may not have been waiting eagerly for it, but NASA’s official iPhone app is here, and it’s free of charge (yay). Created by the New Media Team over at NASA Ames Research Center, it does feature...
Tired of putting the same star at the top of your Christmas tree every year? Well, this year you could succumb to your Star Wars desires and place Master Yoda at the top of your tree, complete with his...
What would you do if you were lucky enough to own Apple’s new iMac? Would you stare at it in awe, hug it, turn it on, or start customizing it? Well, if you’re anything like the folks over at...
We’ve heard about the HTC Desire before, and that’s pretty cool, but it seems that the Desire might be just one phone in a whole line of Android-powered devices from Verizon. Based on the latest reports floating around the...
October 23, 2009
Ordinary Joes already cannot afford to bring home the Motorola Aura due to its exorbitant price tag, but for folks who find that they can still afford to live it up even in the prevailing economic climate might want...
NZXT is an old hand when it comes to computer cases, and their latest release would be the GAMMA gaming chassis. Don't worry, you won't turn green with rage after using the GAMMA chassis for hours on end, but...
Our friends at BGR managed to snag a Motorola Droid for themselves, and after gorging silly on the Android-powered smartphone, here's what they say about it. The Motorola CLIQ was a pretty big disappointment for me personally, but oh...
Remember the buzz generated when rumors of a BlackBerry watch was circulating a few days back? Well, it is time for a reality check, where RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis sniggered when asked when will the fabled BlackBerry watch be...
If you've always wanted to pick up a Tesla Roadster but never got round doing so for a myriad of reasons with cost being the main one, we bring you good news. The state of Colorado aims to encourage...
Nokia has released a bunch of new special edition phones known as the Nokia Illuvia. Within this series, you will find the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Illuvia, Nokia 6700 Illuvia and Nokia 6303 Illuvia making up the numbers. What's so...
Can you believe it - 62 year old Dennis LeRoy of Proctor, Minnesota, actually took his motorized easy chair out for a spin when inebriated, and has since pled guilty to driving his tricked-out, motorized easy chair while under...
Check out the MintRadio that was designed by Jongchul Kim, where it surely would make a pretty nice ornament in the living room since it has decided to drop knobs for its controls, settling for pendulums instead. Features will...
Sorry for the false alarm folks - it doesn't look as though Microsoft will be rolling out the Xbox 360 with a Blu-ray drive add-on anytime soon, as the interview with Steve Ballmer was misinterpreted since Steve actually referred...
Love all things Peanuts? Then you might want to consider getting the Snoopy Phone that comes in a design which makes it look more like a toy than a communications device. Interestingly enough, this phone will even come with...
Another day, another iPod clock radio with the Synnex iP88 being the latest to make the cut. You get a couple of docks with this, catering to households that have at least one iPod and one iPhone, where it...
Access is the company who is most famous for purchasing the rights to Palm OS, where it recently made a splash in the cellphone market by offering the ELSE handset that will be powered by a matching Linux phone...
The Recycle Origami probably runs on magic - how else are you going to explain feeding it trash papers and having it spit out fancy origami creations made from the same, discarded paper? This concept device comes with a...
Insignia's Little Buddy is a GPS child tracking device that will cost you a Benjamin, but that's a small price to pay knowing that you are now better able to keep tabs on where your little one has wandered...
Brinell of Germany has rolled out its collection of external hard drives that look anything but that. This is made possible thanks to a really updated design on its exterior that makes one want to purchase one of these...
Looks like having full HD playback on portable media players might be just the next big thing, and Onda doesn't want to miss out on the game with their first 1080p portable media player known as the VX575. This...
Remember the Pleo robotic dinosaur that offered a whole new way to interact with your toys as it comes with sensors and AI that is able to be soothed whenever you pet it? Well, it might have gone extinct...
AUO executives hope to shift anywhere from one to two million e-book reader panels next year. While that number might not sound like a lot, it actually constitutes up to 33% of the global market for this particular niche....
What you see here isn't going to perform a lobotomy on your automatically the moment you wear it, but it is instead a real time navigation helmet that will inform you of where to turn whenever you reach a...
Just when you thought that Subaru made nothing but high-powered rally cars, they have come up with the AV-S1 robot that is able to clean up to 3,000 m²/hour - basically triple that of their human counterparts. Best of...
Best Buy is now accepting pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nokia Booklet 3G, where it will be going for $599.99. Best Buy claims that they will make available both white and blue color options in due time to add...
Novatel's FCC filing points toward a rugged Dell Latitude XT2 XFR that will probably be the first rugged tablet from the company to date. It will share the same button layout as with the XT2, although this one comes...
Folks living in Japan will finally be able to get their hands on the Lenovo Ideapad U150, where iit will retail for $792. This 11.6" machine will be powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo SU2300 1.2GHz processor aided...
Motorola looks set to make a real stunning comeback with their collection of handsets, starting with the Motorola Droid followed by a newly spotted smartphone that comes with the Zeppelin code name. This is touted to be the first...
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With technology used in mice these days having advanced to such a level that they will even work on glass surfaces, who needs a mouse pad anymore? Guess a huge portion of us who do not have the dough...
Word has it that the Windows 7 Student Upgrade edition is already running into problems, where a fair number of students have experienced issues when installing the downloadable $29 student upgrade edition on machines that run 32-bit Windows Vista....
The FCC has just approved the BlackBerry Bold 9700, which means AT&T and T-Mobile ought to be throwing some offers at the mass consumer market pretty soon. The device has been tested for WCDMA Band IV, which is known...
Sharp Japan recently announced that they managed to roll out a solar cell that will boast the world’s highest conversion efficiency of 35.8% which is a marked improvement over its predecessor that touched just 31.5%. This model is a...
Epson has added new tethering capabilities to its Epson P-6000 and P-7000 multimedia photo viewers, where it will enable photographers to preview and save images to the viewer the moment after they are shot, helping streamline the entire process...
Polk Audio is an old hand when it comes to audio equipment, and this time round they have introduced the HitMaster gaming speaker that will cater for those who go home and enjoy Rock Band and Guitar Hero on...
October 22, 2009
As Motorola prepares to announce the Droid, the device's staging page (non-public URL) has leaked it seems. If you have not followed the Moto Droid drama unfold, this is a high-end phone from Motorola that has a large touch...
Needless to say, many people are already running Windows 7 in Boot Camp without any problems, but for those who like to do things by the letter will have to wait before the year is over for Apple's official...
Windows Mobile 6.5 was definitely a letdown - perhaps it could be classified as a Windows Vista of the smartphone generation, making us look forward to Windows Mobile 7 with renewed hope. Well, check out the latest revision that...
Psystar does not only sell generic hardware with Mac OS pre-installed on it, they are now pushing the envelope by selling software which allows any Tom, Dick or Harry to install Apple's operating system. This is made possible thanks...
Bose's SoundLink wireless music system is now on sale, where you are expected to fork out $599.90 for the device - loose change for someone who can afford a Bose system, eh? Of course, not everyone is still willing...
Verizon Wireless has announced that they will be bringing the HP Mini 311-1037NR and the HP Mini 110-1046NR netbooks to their network, where the former will retail for $249.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer...
Leaf has rolled out the Aptus II digital back that will cost you a cool €5,995 as it ships from next month onwards. If you so desire, you can also pick up Phase One's 645AF camera body with an...
It looks as though the Motorola Droid will be making its debut this coming Saturday if this leaked document is to be believed, despite contrary information that there will be an official unveiling on October 28th. After all, surely...
Verizon's website was discovered to house a BlackBerry Storm2 emulator even though the company has yet to officially announce the handset, which means it would be a pretty safe bet to know that the Storm2 will be heading in...
Google Maps 3.2 will now come with Layers for BlackBerry smartphones, at least putting that platform on par with Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile handsets. The introduction of Layers will enable users to view different types of information straight...
Bandai has come up with something for the kids to teach them the virtues of saving up for a rainy day just in case in their distant future, huge conglomerates have bosses that take home insane salaries while playing...
AUO has released its first 6" flexible e-paper display that is able to live up to a whole lot of abuse, where it can be repeatedly bended without compromising on image quality to make it even more like that...
Trust LG to add a whole lot of color to your life with the LG Flatron W30 Series notebook monitors that will comprise of the W1930S and W2230S models. Introduced for the South Korea market, you can choose from...
The Apple tablet has been rumored for a long time now, and even the recent introduction of revamped Macs, a new Magic Mouse and the Apple Remote failed to yield additional clues towards a potential Apple tablet. Never mind,...
Forget about the traditional rules of makeup - the LED eyelashes take things to a totally new level, thanks to Soomi Park - the brains (and hands) behind this neat invention. It will require a pair of headphones that...
Not many people relish a trip to their dentist as that would only mean patching up some holes in your teeth while your pocket develops even larger ones. Guess they're a necessary evil, but woe to you if you...
Android devices are coming in thick and fast, and Verizon Wireless looks set to be the latest beneficiary as a stealthy tech ninja managed to snag an image of a Verizon-branded HTC Desire. Word from said ninja included the...
Shure has just released the SE115m+ Sound Isolating Headset that will come complete with a remote and microphone, merging both quality and functionality into a single device that is 100% compatible with the iPhone 3GS and current Apple iPod...
Microsoft surely knew that they could very well not afford to fail with Windows 7 after seeing just what a huge flop (relatively speaking, of course) Windows Vista was, and hence they roped in 8 million testers in their...
Yes, it's that time of the year again (we can't believe it!). Soon, you will run around wondering what to get for your loved ones -probably at the last minute. We can help by suggesting the 10 greatest gifts (under...
Dell has revealed a few more details about the Adamo XPS. One of the big question is whether or not the Adamo XPS is using an Atom processor. Alex Gruzen has revealed today that it does not. Instead, it...
HTC has released the source code of the Android for the HTC Hero. Now developers can go in and create their own extensions and change the phone in every possible way. Now we'll see who the community can improve...
Amazon is preparing the launch of its Kindle application for Windows PCs. The application lets you download and read content that was previously available for the Kindle. There's also an iPhone app that is already available. You don't have...
Sony Ericsson and Dolce&Gabbana have launched the Jalou "design" handset in the U.K. Here's the official video teaser (1mn28s). The phone has gold accents plated in 24 carat gold and will go for $800, but expect street prices to...
This Sony DPP-F700 digital frame has a built-in color that can output 6x4", 300dpi photos in just 45 seconds. The main display is a 7" LCD screen with a 800x480 resolution. It's not a touch display, but the buttons...
In a recent presentation, a Google Engineer said that Google is getting ready to manage 10 Million servers, as a "cloud computing" future seems to be on the horizon. The sheer number of servers wasn't the main focus. The...
We typically don't cover all the accessories out there, but check out this hard shell for the iPod nano 5G. The nano is one of these gadget that is so thin that adding a skin on top of it doesn't...
Facebook has introduced touch.facebook.com, a sub-domain that you can go to if you have a touch-display interface. At first, it seems like something that could be useful for mobile phones that don't have a Facebook app yet, but I...
Nokia sent us an email this morning to announce that they have filed a lawsuit against Apple over alleged copyrights infringements on GSM, UMTS and WLAN. It probably means that Nokia is seeking royalties from Apple, as Nokia licenses its...
LG has trimmed off excess fat from its X-Note T380 notebook that measures a mere 25mm in thickness while tipping the scales at 1.89kg. This is considerably lighter compared to most notebooks that weigh around 2.4kg thereabouts. The LG...
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MPIO of Korea will be rolling out its latest MP3 player known as the V7 in Korea, where this model will come with a G-sensor and haptic technology that will help enhance your touch-based interaction with the device. It...
AUO is back under the spotlight yet again, this time round being extremely proud to announce the availability of the first 20" EPD (Electrophoretic Display) module in the world, which is also the largest EPD size currently available and...
The Bibliofile won't cause Amazon officials make a knee-jerk reaction depsite boasting some rather interesting specifications and functions simply because it is but a prototype at the moment. This e-book reader will use page-turning gestures to generate necessary juice to...
Another day, another iPod dock. This lucrative market sees yet another addition with the JVC XS-SR3 Series that will come in either white or black colors. Targeting the entire iPod range (mini, nano, photo, video, classic and touch), the...
Barnes & Noble's Nook has certainly caused a reaction from one of their competitors, Amazon with the Kindle reader. After all, it looks as though Amazon will be canceling the US-only Kindle by consolidating their family of 6" Kindles,...
JVC's latest UX-GN6 stereo system will not only come with a retro CD player, it will also feature a radio tuner, a couple of 60W compact stereo speakers, iPod compatibility and a forward looking laser touch panel that provides...
Credit cards used to be a status symbol many years ago, but over time it has become the pariah in the world of healthy finances. Still, the All-In-One Credit Card concept plays with the idea of having a memory...
Here is yet another Android-powered phone known as the Sciphone N19, where it will retail for $150 a pop while offering a Samsung S3C2448 400MHz processor, a 2.8" touchscreen display at 320 x 240 resolution, 128MB ROM and an...
Toshiba has just announced its Dynario, an external power source which is capable of delivering power to mobile digital consumer products. Fitting into your palm comfortably, the Dynario is the first Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) product from Toshiba...
This is rather unthinkable - somewhat akin to the SNES playing Genesis games, where the Xbox 360 might actually come with an external Blu-ray drive accessory in the near future according to Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer. According to Ballmer,...
Android-powered smartphones look set to rule the roost or at least post a decent challenge to the iPhone sometime next year as more and more manufacturers unveil phones that support that operating system. Another Android-powered handset would be the...
Interestingly enough, just when many netbook manufacturers have already fully made the jump to Windows XP as the operating system of choice with just a handful of them offering Linux, Asus takes a different route by including DOS, Windows...
October 21, 2009
Meka Robotics has unveiled the Simon robot that comes with "ears" which resemble antennae, moving around and changing color accordingly. He does look pretty cute and might tug at your heartstrings, making us wonder whether he is more appropriate...
Those who attended the Security & Safety Trade Expo (RISCON) in Tokyo might have caught a whiff of this special robotic patient who actually exhibits the known symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus, where it was specially developed to...
16-year old Nick Brenn is smart enough to hack a standard Altoids tin that has the components of a flashlight within, turning on whenever you press a button located on the exterior. Perhaps his future iterations could see the...
Do you happen to do more gaming on your computer compared to the other home consoles in your living room? If that's the case and most of your games do better with a joypad compared to a keyboard and...
Toshiba intends to usher in the entrance of the Windows 7 operating system by unveiling two of its touch-enabled notebooks known as the Toshiba Satellite M505-S4990-T which is going for $949, while the Toshiba Satellite U505-S2980-T is slightly more...
The Zune HD's display is pretty hardy actually, where this portable media player's touchscreen was subjected to a torrent of abuse including coins, keys, a variety of pens and even going under the sharp edge of a giant knife....
The SmartQ V5 is one MID that might catch your attention if you're a buff for high definition graphics - after all, it will be powered by an ARM11 600MHz processor, featuring 256MB RAM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR...
Itoos has rolled out yet another portable media player to an already crowded market - the M8. This model will boast 1080p video playback via its HDMI ouput, so make sure you have a nice HDTV sitting in your...
Asus' latest Eee PC Seashell series that will come with the Windows 7 Starter Edition operating system will come with specs that you would normally already know with your eyes closed. Yep, you're right on the money that it...
GeeksPhone's One smartphone is ready to hit the European market, particularly Spain later this December that will come with a physical keyboard among others. The final price point for this Android-powered handset? 285 Euros. Would you import this if...
Google looks like they are about to dip their fingers in just about everything, with the latest word being them launching their own music service that is aptly known as Google Audio. The question is still there though -...
The Rubiks Cube is one puzzle that children in the latter part of the last century grew up with, spending hours trying to get all of the colors aligned on their respective sides. Well, with the Transformers Rubiks Cube,...
Honda has just unveiled its 2-wheel drive EV-Cub at the Tokyo Auto Show that merges both the old and the new, where this slick concept offers up to a touted 282 miles per gallon with the assistance of its...
HP's Compaq L2105tm is a 21.5" LCD monitor that not only boasts full HD resolution, it also offers multitouch capability. This Windows 7-certified peripheral will work with the newly launched Windows 7 operating system, and is the first monitor...
The almighty FCC has given their nod of approval to the Samsung i5700 Spica, also known as the Galaxy Lite, alongside the R860. The former will function on the 850/1900 GSM and 850/1900 WCDMA bands, which means it will...
Want to spruce up your Eee PC 1000HE? How about a little bit of DIY knowledge by hooking it up with an LED that will pulse to the beat of the music you're currently playing? Practical issues aside, this...
[Web 2.0 Summit] GE Healthcare was at Web 2.0 Summit to demonstrate the Vscan scanner, an ultrasound device that can provide a picture of what's doing inside the body, in a handheld form factor. You can easily imagine how...
[Web 2.0 Summit] Last year, the Web 2.0 Summit should have been renamed the Green 2.0 Summit, but thanks to Twitter, the Web 2.0 name is well deserved for this 2009 session. After Microsoft Bing announcement this morning, Google...
[Web 2.0 Summit] Just when we thought that Bing was going to get an edge over Google by accessing Twitter's data, Marissa Mayer announces that Google too will have access. Google will integrate tweets in selected searches. I guess...
The Sonos S5 ($399) was launched recently, and we had some private time with it. Here are the first impressions: first, the sound-quality is very good. I mean, it's Bose-like although I can't scientifically measure it. That's what I...
This new Acer laptop might not have the sexiest name ever, but it was designed to entertain using the new fashionable feature (for manufacturers) in consumer electronics: stereo 3D. Using its ATI Radeon 4570, a stereo-friendly display and a pair...
[Web 2.0 Summit] Twitter just made it official that Microsoft will have access to Twitter's data in real-time. This new deal was demonstrated during a Bing demonstration. A similar deal with Facebook is also said to be in the...
If you haven't made it to San Francisco for the Web 2.0 Summit, we've posted this photo gallery to show you what it looked like from the inside. You can catch some details over on our live blogging section,...
Hate having your cellphone die on you just as you are about to make that crucial call? The Xtreme Portable Power Solution will definitely be able to help if you want to keep all your gizmos juiced up every...
Pantech has just rolled out its Reveal smartphone in the US, where this full-feature double-keyboard phone was specially optimized for texting and emailing friends, flirts or family members in a jiffy - making it the perfect fit for a...
Monster needs no introduction as a company as they deal with high quality audio equipment to give you the best sound possible. This has led them to release the Miles Davis Tribute high-performance in-ear headphones, where it will come...
The US will gladly receive the Acer Aspire 5738DG, where this innovative notebook will feature 3D viewing technology for that added incentive to part with your money. Powered by the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, the Acer Aspire...
Philips has just released its Wireless HDTV Link on our shores, where this technology is touted to offer superior high-definition TV picture quality (up to 1080p) wirelessly, making sure your home's aesthetics remain untouched as the Philips Wireless HDTV...
Windows 7 is finally here, and Lenovo has rolled out a couple of machines that will run on this operating system - the SL410 and SL510, where both models will come with a matte display with VibrantView and anti-glare...
Have you always grown up, wanting to be a magician? The Changhong A368 cellphone is one such device that could help you realize your childhood dream - after all, it will feature a distance sensor that is well hidden...
By green, we don't mean its color but more of its intention, especially when this traffic light comes with a solar panel to obtain all the energy it needs to maintain traffic flow round the clock in an orderly...
My Blackberry 8900 is quickly becoming a text-only device as it is inferior to the iPhone or Android devices for virtually everything but email and that unique advantage won’t last forever. Blackberry knows it (I hope they do), and...
Love all forms of computer gaming? Chances are you would have spent at least a few nights throughout your gaming lifetime without sleeping as there is just "one more level" to complete, or you want to level up by...
[Web 2.0 Summit] HP is partnering with Wikia, the for-profit collaborative online encyclopedia, to allow people to create magazines based on the content created by Wikia's community. Wikia will offer print-on-demand services to its users through MagCloud, a HP...
It's official, the Blackberry Bold 9700 is coming to T-Mobile and AT&T. Among the improvements, the phone is smaller, lighter, with a better camera (3.2 Megapixel) and it will be faster (624Mhz). The trackball is now gone, as many...
We've known that Dell has been working on Android smartphones, but look at this MID. It is the Dell Streak. It has a 5" (800x480) display and runs on Android 2.0. There's pretty much all the features that one...
The idea is: buy a Bravia TV, get a free PS3 or something like that (Australian market). Depending on your console preference, smile or cry....
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Barnes & Noble has finally made its Nook e-book reader official, where it will come with a pair of displays (don't confuse this with the Spring Design Alex), where the top will be a 16-color e-ink screen while the...
This is an alarm clock that will not only wake up the dead, it ought to herald the end of the world. After all, how many alarm clocks do you know that will actually come with not one, but...
Garmin's G1000 flightdeck is about to obtain certification for use on selected models of the Cessna CitationJet, where it will feature a large 12? multi-function display (MFD) and a couple of 10.4? primary flight displays (PFD) alongside Garmin’s very...
This is one Garmin device that not all of us are able to afford - the Garmin G3000 is but a touchscreen-controlled integrated flightdeck that will target light turbine aircraft, featuring an icon-driven interface for easy accessibility, a 5.7"...
Biotronik's Home Monitoring device recently received the nod of approval for use in Europe, where this implantable device home monitoring system might see the end of regular visits to the clinic by patients wearing company's ICD's, CRT's and similar...
Sanwa's latest USB mousepad does much more than you would expect in addition to making sure your pansy mouse has a fancy, smooth place to glide over. This device will also boast a multi-slot memory card reader that handles...
John Boiles, the brain behind the iPod-controlled RC car, is back with a new invention that relies on the accelerometer within the iPod which is well capable of controlling dance floor lights. Sounds like (no pun intended) something worth...
Phones in Japan seem to be two years or so ahead of the rest of the pack worldwide, and the latest Casio Exilim CA003 is no different as it comes with a 12.2-megapixel camera with autofocus capability alongside a...
The Ambient Flurry alarm clock is something really special, where it will automatically tune in to two days' worth of weather information for 150 locations throughout the US, showing it off in soft amber. Even better news is this...
Love all things associated with retro gaming? Surely you will then remember the classic marketing battles between Sega and Nintendo when the Genesis and SNES were in their element. The SNEGA2USB device allows you to plug in your Sega...
How many of you out there still have a landline at home? For those who answered in the affirmative and want something much more modern and classier looking can check out the new BeoCom 5 cordless phone from Bang...
GE is a corporate giant who has its fingers dipped into most known cookie jars, so to speak, and their latest device would be the highly portable yet affordable ultrasound scanner known as the Vscan. Sharing roughly the same...
The folks at the FCC have given their nod of approval for the LG KF700 to be released, where it will support AT&T bands despite the mobile carrier not revealing anything about bringing this handset to the masses anytime...
Motorola's latest handset is the Devour, and judging by its name, we do have high hopes of it doing so to the competition in order to give the iPhone a run for its money. The Motorola Devour has already...
Wireless charging could be the next big thing, with the PowerPad wireless charger from Gear4 featuring a larger receiving area that lets you place the unit in a non-chalant manner to keep the juice flowing almost instantaneously without having...
Apart from the slew of Apple MacBook and iMac updates, we also bring you news of the Apple Remote device that features buttons which resemble those on the iPod shuffle, boasting circular controls, menu and play buttons in black...
Sharp's latest netbook, the NJ70A, will go one up compared to the rest of its competitors thanks to an optical sensor LCD pad. This Japan-only netbook will be powered by an Intel Atom N2709 processor accompanied by 1GB RAM,...
Sony's Vaio P has been cloned before, and surely this won't be the last of its kind. Rui Iridium Star Digital's clone does resemble the Vaio P in some ways, although it is larger in size while running on...
Aigo has unveiled a couple of full HD camcorders in the form of the AHD-Z10 and the AHD-S1, where both models are tipped to hit the market before the year is over without breaking the $500 price point. Both...
Folks who have been rocking to the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 device will be able to enjoy a firmware update that aims to correct some bugs that have arisen along the way. Some of the expected improvements will include...
Cube has revealed its latest portable media player known as the Cube H600HDMI, where it is more than able to support a variety of video formats including MKV H.264 and HD files. You might want to get more enjoyment...
The first generation iPhone still cannot handle MMS despite having installed the iPhone 3.0 update, but that could finally change with iPhone Dev Team member MuscleNerd revealing a baseband hack known as Whiterat, where it will enable MMS to...
Ectaco has released its jetBook Lite e-book reader at the Frankfurt Book Fair in New York, where this device will tip the scales at 7.5 ounces while coming with a 5" TFT monochrome display from Toshiba. You get 100MB...
Thanko's latest device would be the USB ultrasonic cleaner, where you will need to make sure that there are at least a couple of USB ports available before you get started. This lets you clean your bling during office...
Dell's latest would be the SX2210T 21.5-inch multitouch monitor where it offers all the goodness and glory of multitouch capability without having to purchase an all-in-one computer, making it easier to have a powerful machine with such a modern...
Sanyo's latest projector would be the $24,995 PLC-XF1000 where it will feature a 12,000 lumens rating. Making its debut later this December, the device will boast Sanyo's exclusive QuaDrive optical engine that delivers exceptional color reproduction for brighter capacities,...
Christian Dior is a name synonymous with fashionistas, and this time round the luxury brand will be offering their second generation cellpone which will hit the market in time for the holiday season this year. The new models will...
Looks like Verizon Wireless is slowly but surely expanding their range of Android-powered phones with the latest being the Motorola Calgary which will also be able to enjoy the MOTOBLUR social networking-like interface in lieu of the standard Android...
Check out the GPS Puzzle Box that has its origins by being a wedding gift by Mikal Hart, where it will only open up in a specific location. The whole idea of this would be to travel to where...
Insignia and Netflix have come together to offer a couple of new Insignia Blu-ray Disc Players which will allow Netflix members to instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix over the Internet directly to their TV sets....
Not only is getting enough rest essential to your well-being, quality sleep is also important as well. Panasonic has crafted a special bed that is able to offer a good night's rest thanks to a special program which is...
October 20, 2009
[Web 2.0 Summit] John Battelle asked Evan Williams twice about Twitter’s revenue model, and did not get any clear answer, beside the fact that 90% of the company effort is focused on improving the technology. Evan stated that he...
The Zegna Ecotech Solar Jacket is a long time in coming - after all, who doesn't want to wear a stylish jacket that not only keeps the chills out, it is also capable of absorbing the sun's rays and...
Kids these days seem to be much more hyperactive and easily bored than their predecessors, and many people believe this is due to their diet which is full of sugar and empty calories apart from their conditional 'programming' by...
Who would've thought that something like a camera strap would actually be turned into a fashionable item? Derek and Lauren thought so, where they originally spruced up their original Canon camera strap by using new fabric, resulting in a...
Hello Kitty invades the instant camera realm with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 25 Hello Kitty edition, where you get 50 Instax films within for you and your friends to capture as many kawaii shots as possible in an instant....
Verizon Wireless looks all set and ready to roll out the BlackBerry Storm2 9550 in the US, where it is now available in its virtual 360-degree view glory. Apparently, the release date is touted to have been postponed to...
Brother has unveiled a smaller prototype of a retinal scanning display (RID) module that is touted to be the first in the world that utilizes green laser diodes. This new retinal scanning display module is roughly 95mm x 170mm...
Check out the graceful flow of this cheetah-inspired robot - it definitely looks like some sort of Transformers character, and we won't be surprised if it will perform admirably. After all, Robotic designer Sangbae Kim at the Massachusetts Institute...
Hmmm, we're not sure whether people would ever do away with the human touch when it comes to the service line, which means the Delivery Robot might never find any form of employment. If the opposite happens, however, it...
Want an in-dash entertainment system that also helps you arrive at your destination using the route of your choice? The TomTom GO I-90 is here to help, where it will feature preloaded European maps to provide full radio integration...
Avago Technologies is back with a brand new touch screen interface which could potentially improve and enhance the operation as well as navigation of smartphones, portable media players and a host of other devices in the future. This new...
The Gitex Technology Week 2009 in Dubai has seen the release of the Mangrove smartbook from C-motech, where it comes with a 7" display (touchscreen, obviously), powered by Qualcomm's next generation SnapDragon processor that ought to give it more...
A Mozilla app will be making its way to the iPhone soon, but the general public are still wonder just what this new application will be like - at least Mozilla's CEO John Lilly claims that this will "surprise...
Acer's Android-powered Liquid A1 smartphone is now ready to take pre-orders, retailing for approximately $570 (after conversion) from Expansys Spain from November 28th onwards. This will be the first Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU-powered smartphone in the world that runs Android...
Not because the Jabra Stone is so heavy that wearing it on your ear will cause you to lose balance, but because Jabra has come up with a truly stunning design for the Stone to turn heads wherever you...
The Scubacraft is definitely the stuff of legend when you think about it - not only is it able to bring you around the local lake, it also features the capability of going right below the sea level, zipping...
Cyclists often get the short end of the stick as they tend to be bullied by motorists and the like, but here's a safety product that would go some ways in making cyclists much more visible - the Dosun...
Check out the reNEW Solar Battery Charger concept that does come across as some sort of decorative frame which hangs out on your window through the use of a suction cup, where it will sit pretty on any table....
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NVIDIA has just announced a 3D cloud infrastructure initiative this morning. The idea is to render incredibly realistic graphics for a number of applications (home design, architecture, product design….) in the cloud and send the images back as a...
We're live in San Francisco with NVIDIA. The company is going to show a demo of Mental Image doing something with GPU Computing and Cloud Computing. I'm only certain of one thing, we'll have pretty pictures. Head to live.ubergizmo.com...
The Urbano Barone handset was specially manufactured for folks who fall under the 40 to 50 age range, although we think that the design is way too modern for the more senior among us to use. Being an extremely...
Apple aims to impress the masses (which isn't a very hard thing to do with a company of its pedigree) by introducing a new unibody MacBook that does resemble the glossy model of the 13" MacBook Pro of yore,...
Research firm Gartner Inc. recently made a forecast on the smartphone operating system market by the time the next summer Olympics come about, touting Google's Android to be the second most dominant smartphone operating system, staying behind Nokia's Symbian...
The Apple Store just came back online and reveals a new iMac. Here are the updates: Larger displays: 21.5" and an impressive 27" 16:9 display (LED backlit). the 21.5" has a 1920x1080 resolution, which matches HD videos. The 27"...
Let's face it - the Mac Mini never really did very well in the marketplace despite it being a relatively fine machine to have in any living room. Well, this time round Apple will be offering a Mac mini...
Finally, we can finally say this - "Oh how the mighty have fallen!" in reference to the Apple Mighty Mouse which has been ousted by the Apple Magic Mouse that was unveiled via the online site. This pointing peripheral will...
Aptera has released a 3-wheel vehicle that looks like a car in some ways but isn't. In order to help proliferate the use of green vehicles, the U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that they were handing out a...
Folks living in Europe might tend to get stuff later than the rest of the world, but this time round our friends in Europe will be laughing all the way across the Atlantic as Nintendo UK will be offering...
After looking into potential improvements for a while, Canon has finally announced the EOS 1D Mk IV. Here are the highlights for this new high-end pro DSLR: 16.1 Megapixel sensor (from 10.1) Dual Digic 4 image processors 10fps burst...
Teradata recently previewed their concept appliance known as Blurr to its partners, where this device will be based on SSD technology that ought to see it hit a whopping 55,000 IOPS (Input/Outputs per Second) per SSD by getting around...
Each time the Apple Store goes down, many people whoop with joy as that more or less means one thing and one thing only - a brand new slew of products are coming right up. Just as we speculated...
For home console sales in the US, of course, as it narrowly lost to the nigh formidable Nintendo DS by a narrow margin, moving 491,800 PS3s last month thanks to a price drop and a rejuvenated form factor, edging...
phoneArena took the Acer beTouch E200 for a run, and here's what they have to say about it. Ultimately, we think the major advantage of the Acer beTouch E200 is its low price. However, we would advise you not...
The Roku XR player was recently spotted by the folks at Engadget, where this device will supposedly come with 802.11n connectivity to keep up with the times alongside a USB port. Apart from that, we know very little else...
Ben Heck has turned the PS3 Slim into something different, with a 17" Gateway 1775W display as its chassis. This on-the-go "gaming laptop" comes with enough storage space for a power cord, a front slot loading Blu-ray drive for...
Remember those slider handsets that are able to end your calls simply by sliding them back into place? The Palm Pre surprisingly doesn't do that - at least not until the most recent patch was released. This patch will...
Delta has rolled out the Pilar Touch-Activated Faucet that ought to be much more hygienic than the standard water tap, although your local plumber will probably scratch his head should something go haywire. All you need to do is...
We've posted about the upcoming Barnes & Noble eBook and it looks like it is coming out next Tuesday, according to WSJ. While the Kindle has a physical keyboard, the Barnes & Noble eBook (the "Nook") has a touch-screen...
It's hard to argue that exercising is a bad thing, but it's just hard to get to it right? Philips argues that we should start small (avoid elevators, park farther away from work...) to reach a greater goal. But the...
October 19, 2009
Looks like the rumor mill is in overtime with news of updated Macs making their way to the masses as early as tomorrow. Speculation also abounds that one might actually see a Magic Mouse accessory to go along with...
QNAP has released its TS-110 NAS that will come with a 800MHz Marvell processor alongside 256MB of DDR2 RAM, coming in a rather Plain Jane form factor albeit in a smaller chassis compared to the TS-410 and TS-210. Features...
Onkyo has released its P3 nettop that will be powered by the NVIDIA ION platform, featuring an Intel Atom 230 1.6GHz processor to go along with it, accompanied by 2GB RAM and a 160GB hard drive. You will need...
Livescribe has updated its Pulse smartpen lineup by offering 2GB and 4GB models in addition to its 1GB smartpen. These newly updated models will also come in titanium for an added touch of class, where it will be powered...
Sanyo just announced its LP-XF1000 dual-lamp projector that boasts rich color alongside Sanyo's very own QuaDrive Engine technology which is capable of pumping out the highest level of brightness in the industry at 12,000 lumens in an AC 100V....
Dane-Elec has just announced its new range of So SuperSpeed hard drives and SSDs which will play nice with the soon-to-come USB 3.0 standard. These drives are capable of hitting a phenomenal speed of 250MBps which is around ten...
Transcend has released its MP330 digital audio player that is one of the few devices available that supports a wide variety of file formats including FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) alongside MP3, WMA, WAV, and even WMA-DRM10 protected music...
There's a flurry of Android phones out there and not so long ago but the HTC Hero is different not only because it has a better physical design, but also because it has HTC Sense, a proprietary user interface...
The word on the street is that the Canon EOS 1D Mark V will be announced tomorrow to coincide with Canon's 50th SLR anniversary. If you wonder why the Mark IV version was skipped, some explain it by the...
As Apple is set to announce its quarterly results, Analysts are scrambling to figure out what the numbers will be. Computer sales seem to do really well (estimated at +13%), probaly led by Macbooks and iMacs. that is probably...
Thanks to an array of infra-red proximity sensors, this table can "sense" when objects are on (or near) it and light itself accordingly. It works better with transparent plates or glasses and probably looks better with cocktails, so here's...
iRiver has rolled out the N20 Mariah Carey edition that will already come preloaded with 17 tracks from her latest album known as Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. No idea on how the N20 will be controlled though, and...
If getting your Blackberry out of your pocket is really too much work, this might remotely be of some use. The Watch is said to have a nice OLED screen designed to display text clearly so that you can...
Vicon's latest product, the ViconRevue, now comes with 1GB of internal memory that ought to be sufficient to store a whole lot of photographic stills thanks to its VGA camera sensor that shoots an image every half a minute....
iRex is making more content available to the users of its DR800SG eBook by inking a deal with two large digital content providers. The company says that this new offering makes 1100 more titles available to its users in...
At CEATEC 09, we noticed that Sony's new obsession is 3D, most notably with TVs and projectors, but look at this: it is a holographic display that would allow you to move around and see the side or back...
Apple executives must be feeling the heat with Asus preparing itself to release a new Android-powered smartphone before the year is over, where more and more companies seem to be moving towards the Android direction. Hopefully this will foster...
Google and Virgin are teaming up to offer free in-flight WIFI from November 10 2009 and January 15 2010. We wonder if Google would team up with other companies as well, but both companies have worked in the past,...
Lenovo's IdeaPad S12 will be hitting Japan this coming October 22nd, and you've guessed it - that auspicious date also sees the roll out of Windows 7 as well. The S12 will come with an NVIDIA GeForce 9400M grpahics...
Windows 7 will be rolling out pretty soon, and Onkyo is readying the C405 netbook that will come with the most spartan of specifications including an Intel Atom N280 processor, 1GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive (now that's a...
AT&T has just released th new HTC Tilt2 device that will come with a full QWERTY slider keyboard. It won't be cheap though, retailing for $299.99 after rebates and signing your life to AT&T for a 2-year contract. Still,...
Check out this unknown HTC handset that appeared in several leaked photos that had it running on Android without missing a beat. Most people claim that this is the HTC Dragon - good to know this ancient mythological beast...
Verizon will be rolling out their Droid device in the near future, and for all we know this could be a new smartphone which will most probably be powered by Google's Android operating system. Some others whisper that this...
Will robots be future pets in homes? That could very well be the case with RayTron and their new Chapit household robot that was specially designed to up the ante in the cuteness department. Chapit boasts voice recognition technology...
Shenzen of China has just released a new MID known as the Witstech A81, where it will be powered by a TI 600MHz Cortex A8 processor, running on Windows CE 6.0 as the operating system of choice. Other features...
Another day, another clone device. This time round it is the supposed flagship model from Finnish cellphone manufacturer, Nokia, with the Nckia N97 hitting the market. At first glance, the Nckia N97 seems pretty decent until one turns it...
If you're going to fool people with a cloned handset, why not do your best instead of calling it the 3GS HiPhone Compass? This isn't the cellphone that most young people would kill for, but it does resemble Cupertino's...
Art is more often than not some sort of statement, and Tobi Leingruber has decided to take art to another level with the Skatekeyboard piece which will certainly boggle the mind the first time anyone looks at it, before...
Bluetooth technology hasn't really progressed that much since it debuted many years ago, and most of the time these days it is used more for hands-free devices instead of other more creative uses, though we can't really blame the...
Lasonic has rolled out the i931 iPod Boombox that allows you to parade your favorite tunes in true retro ghetto blaster format, although it comes with an updated iPod dock for you to enjoy these tunes not from a...
Spring Design has let loose the Alex - the first Google Android-powered e-book reader that comes with full browser capabilities, and taking a cue from Nintendo's books, along with a patented dual screen display known as the Duet Navigator....
Check out the concept of the Quackie CD player that comes in a round body form factor that actually rolls when required, alongside with a black speaker. The speaker itself is attached to the body right at the axis,...
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Marvell just launched a family of mobile application processors* called Armada aimed at mobile devices like handheld or portable computers (smarttops). The Family has 4 models named Armada 100, Armada 500, Armada 600 and Armada 1000. As you can...
October 18, 2009
Silicon-valley based Plastic Logic will show its QUE proReader eBook at CES 2010. As its name indicates, QUE proReader has been designed for professionals and as such, it can read .doc, .pdf, .ppt and excel documents. QUE ProReader looks...
We’ve seen the pink colored Xbox 360 controller that Microsoft is offering, but we have admit, it doesn’t come close to this one that modded by Flickr user 4apples. Apparently he created it as a gift for his girlfriend,...
We’ve shown you picture’s of Dell’s super slim Adamo XPS before this, and now it seems that the $2000 Adamo XPS will sport a heat-sensing strip on the lip which, when swiped with a finger, will glow white and...
You’ve probably read about the Square iPhone Payment System a while back, but some interesting information regarding it has appeared. The goal of the system was to turn the iPhone into an instant mobile credit card payment facility, which...
It’s probably the closest we’ve got to a press release, and we’ll take it. We’re talking about the Twitter post by VZWOffers stating that Verizon will be carrying the Palm Pre from early next year. Fans of the Palm...
We’ve all seen pop-up books before, but these modern Electronic Popables that some folks from the MIT Media Lab have come up with are certainly amazing. It uses the traditional pop-up paper book mechanics, but there are also modern...
It looks like the pricing scheme of apps on Apple’s App Store should see some changes soon as Apple has announced that they will be allowing free apps to enable in-app purchases. With that update, developers will certainly be...
With the announcement that Amazon would be selling its Kindle in more than 100 countries, MTS is apparently in talked with Amazon over a possible deal to supply the Kindle in Russia. Based on latest reports, MTS wants exclusive...
If you concerned about having white feet because you wear socks all day, resulting in the color of your feet not matching the other parts of your body, you could always check out Solarfeet’s foot tanner. As you can...
It seems like we’re going to have to wait a little more for Intel’s Pine Trail, despite earlier reports, it seems that they won’t appear until early 2010, which fortunately isn’t that long away. The Atom processors have certainly...
Want to bring a radio with you on a picnic that can blend in with the theme? Well, you’ll certainly love the wooden radio from designers Solène Le Goff and Christophe Gouache. If the looks weren’t enough to justify...
As we edge closer to T-Mobile’s Project Dark, some additional info regarding it has cropped up. Thanks to the folks over at BGR, it seems that Project Dark will certainly have some unlimited plans, and the “Even More” And...
We’ve all seen various versions of brake lights for bicycles, but the Spooklight is certainly something interesting. For starters, it has blinkers, so you won’t have to tire your arms to signal when you’re turning. The blinkers are controlled...
Tired of the boring old cufflinks that you have? Well, you could always go for something geeky and pick up the $25 circuit board cufflinks. It’s available in different circuit board colors such as green, dark green, red or...
We’ve seen people disguise their iPhone as a Gameboy in the past, and it certainly looks cute. There are other options aside from the hard casing that we showed you before, and this one looks rather cute, seeing that...
It looks like Verizon has begun its attack on Apple’s iPhone, with leaked information pointing that Verizon is planning an upcoming ad series cheekily nicknamed “iDoesn’t”, specifically targeting things that the “iDevice” doesn’t do. When it comes to mudslinging,...



