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January 2, 2010

BPhone Is Netbook And Mobile Phone

It’s certainly not your run-of-the-mill cell phone, but do you think the BPhone has a shot at all? This hybrid gadget will be combining the features of a mobile phone and a netbook. There isn’t any mention of the...

33.4GB Per Layer On Your Blu-ray Discs Coming?

While 25GB on a disc a few years back seemed like a lot of data, we might be able to get 33.4GB per DVD layer in the near future. Panasonic and Sony have revealed that a technology, i-MLSE (Maximum...

Microsoft Looking To Muscle Based Computer Controls

It certainly looks like games of the future will become more interactive, as that’s a subject that many companies are looking into. Now Microsoft has come up with a rather useful idea, which results in a patent for several...

Google Nexus One Coming To AT&T?

This is certainly far from confirmed, so we’d suggest you place it firmly in the rumor bin. The folks over at Boy Genius have got wind that there might be an AT&T 3G-compatible version of Google’s highly-anticipated Nexus One...

Turn Your iMac Into An iLamp

Have you ever heard how the older design of the iMac resembles a common lamp in your house? Why not make that a reality, and turn your old iMac into a real lamp (shade)? It’s certainly going to make...

Palm App Catalog Hits The 1000 App Mark

It probably hasn’t done so at the pace that Google and Apple have set for their App Stores, but it’s still good to see that Palm has started off 2010 with the news that the App Catalog breached the...

iPhone 4G To Get 802.11n Wi-Fi?

Could Apple’s search for a Wi-Fi software engineer be a hint that the iPhone 4G might sport 802.11n wireless? The job posting indicates that the company is looking for a worker who can implement the 802.11a and 802.11n standards,...

LG Arena GT950 To Hit AT&T

Pictures that have appeared online seem to indicate that the LG Arena GT950 will hitting AT&T’s network. If you take a closer look at the picture, you’ll notice AT&T’s logo at the upper half of the phone. If you’re...

Apple Refuse To Return Stolen iPhone Back To Owner

Would you be happy if Apple managed to retrieve your lost iPhone? If you are, you’re perfectly normal. A person called Alisa was robbed a while ago, and later got an email from Apple notifying her that someone had...

Apple Coming Up With App For iPhone That Is Similar To Google Latitude?

You might still be seething at the fact that Google Latitude was rejected from the App Store, but it looks like Apple rejected it because they might actually have something similar in mind. A new patent shows that Apple...

Spend Every Night With Your iPod Touch

Can’t get enough of Apple’s iPod touch? Well, if you’re really that addicted to it, why waste the 8-hours that you sleep every day, right? Spend that time snoozing under covers of your iPod touch, not to mention a...

Firefox For Mobile RC1 Released

A lot of you out there are itching to get Firefox Mobile (a.k.a. Fennec) installed on your phones, and as we enter 2010, we also move one step closer to a final release of the mobile browser. The beta...

Star Wars Lightsaber MP3 Player

Do you see Star Wars in everything? If you do, then you might want to check out the Star Wars Lightsaber shaped MP3 player. Sure, it may not seem as cool as an iPod touch, but considering it’s just...


Motorola Calgary Pictured In Silver

By now you’ve probably caught sight of Motorola’s Calgary/DROID Devour phone before, but have you seen it in silver? There still isn’t any confirmation that the device will be available in multiple colors, but seeing it in another color...

January 1, 2010

Intel Litl webbook headed for CES debut

Intel's own Litl webbook will be making a debut at CES 2010 which is happening just next week. First announced in November, the Litl will target those looking for an easy-to-use Internet computer for homes that will merge both...

HTC could unveil new touchscreen tablet

Whispers abound that HTC will be releasing a new touchscreen tablet device this coming CES, where it is tipped to run off a Qualcomm processor with the Android operating system keeping everything else going nice and smooth. Apart from...

Palm Pre 3 could hit CES 2010

Another rumor concerning Palm, with their Palm Pre 3 is tipped to be unveiled at CES next week. While Palm has already sent out their press invites for a conference on January 7, 2010, there were little or no...

December 31, 2009

Visentin LED Light Shower

Would you want to be bathing in a LED light shower in the future? The idea from Visentin is a luxury shower head that bathes you in a rainbow of therapeutic colored LED lights such as orange, renewing white,...

Apple Event On Jan 26th In San Fran

A report on Fox News has confirmed that Apple has an event planned at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco on Jan 26th. With the indications strong that Apple will be making a major product announcement, word is...

Mini Wearable Air Purifier For Your Pet

We’ve seen people pamper their pets before, but would you buy a mini air purifier for your pet? Well, the folks who came up with the Mini Wearable Ionizer Air Purifier for Pets certainly think so. Fortunately it doesn’t...

Rumor: No Samsung Phone Launches At CES?

This still is an unconfirmed rumor, but word is that Samsung Mobile won’t be doing any handset launches at CES 2010. The news that they will be holding their CES press conference at 730am on the 2nd day of...

iTVGoggles Will Give You A Personal Viewing Experience

Want to have a giant TV that’s just for your own personal viewing? It might sound a little selfish at first, but we’re sure that you’ve thought of it at some point or other before. The iTVGoggles might be...

Apple Magic Wand Remote Patent Updated

Apple already has a patent on a Magic Wand of sorts, which allows you to control a media system via a device similar to Nintendo’s Wiimote. Could Apple be looking to release such as device for its Apple TV...

Another iPhone Credit Card Reader For CES?

It looks like Mophie isn’t content to focus solely on battery packs for the iPhone, as it planning to unveil more information on its Credit Card Reader at CES 2010 (which is just around the corner). On paper it...

Android 2.1 Gallery App For Motorola DROID

You might be happy to leave your recently updated Motorola DROID on Android 2.0.1, but if you’re the type of person who likes to be on the cutting edge and want something closer to Android 2.1, you might want...

Samsung i899 Goes Official In China

Samsung’s i899 has gone official in China, and will be offered by China Telecom, the country’s third largest mobile carrier). Keeping in line with the Android trend all over the world, the Samsung i899 will also be powered by...

Lego App For Your iPhone

When you first heard of a Lego App for your iPhone, what were you thinking about? A digital version of those little colored bricks, where you’ll be able to build castles, and maybe export those digital designs? Well, it’s...

Orange To Test HD Calls in 2010

Will we be getting clearer and better quality call quality in the near future? The folks over at Orange UK certainly seem to think so, as the company is looking to be one of the first carriers to upgrade...

Jaybird Sportsband

The Jaybird Bluetooth headset certainly looks cool, and since it’s dubbed the Sportsband, it’s probably aimed at sports enthusiasts. With phones like the iPhone getting more and more popular, do you think you’ll be seeing more people with these...

Kingston Issues Recall For Certain Thumb Drives

If you own a Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox, DataTraveler Secure or DataTraveler Elite drives, you might want to pay attention to this. Kingston has posted a security alert on its website, stating that a skilled person with the proper tools...

Motorola Mirage Details Leaked?

Could this be true, or is it just another unfounded rumor? You’ll probably want to take it with a pinch of salt for the moment. According to reports, Motorola may be working on a new Android-powered phone, nicknamed either...

HTC Ozone Gets Unofficial Windows Mobile 6.5 Update

While the HTC Ozone hasn’t received an official Windows Mobile 6.5 update just yet, owners of said phone can take comfort in the fact that some folks have come up with a custom ROM for the HTC Ozone, updating...

Former President Of Google China Says Apple Tablet Will Be 10-inch Device

7-inch or 10.1-inch device? Those are the sizes that people have been bringing up from time to time. Now and then we hear a “confirmation” that it will be one or the other, and some parties that that there...

TiVo Premiere And Premiere XL Coming?

Could we be getting new TiVo offerings sometime soon? The TiVo HD and HD XL have been around for a while now, and with competitors like Moxi offerings updates all the time, TiVo will certainly want to stay in...

Apple Gets Favorable Result In iPod Hearing Loss Lawsuit

Apple seems to have managed to sort out a messy class-action lawsuit in its favor. The class action lawsuit claims that Apple’s iPod can cause hearing loss, but the claim was rejected in the appeals court, and ruled that...

December 30, 2009

SHAPE Services Business Card Reader For BlackBerry

Business card readers are handy little things, as they held you scan information into your mobile device without having to manually enter all that information. Now SHAPE Services has announced that it will be releasing a BlackBerry version of...

Google Nexus One Rooted Before Launch

It seems like Google’s Nexus One didn’t manage to make it to the official launch without somebody “rooting” it, which basically allows you root access, so you can delve deeper into the device’s file system, and do more or...

Innergie mCube Mini targets laptops

Are you a frequent traveler who often find yourself feeling down and out just because your laptop runs out of juice in unfamiliar territory? Innergie aims to change that with their latest mCube Mini device, touted to be the...

Icoo M100HDC portable media player

Portable media players seem to corner a huge market in the world of consumer electronics, and with so many devices to choose from, it can be quite the headache. Icoo's latest portable media player, the M100HDC, is one capable puppy...

Owen E1 e-book reader

With e-book readers being all the rage these days, have you asked yourself when you're going to pick one up if you haven't done so already? The Owen E1 e-book reader ain't too shabby features-wise, where it is slightly...

Samsung Corby Speed is CDMA model

The CDMA model of the Samsung Corby has just been officially announced in India, where it has been given the formal name of Samsung Corby Speed. Capable of supporting data transfers of up to 2.4Mbps while relying on OMH...

Dulin Books to ship Boox 60

E-book readers are surely gaining momentum with Dulin Books announcing that they will be shipping their own e-book reader known as the Boox 60 in due time, where it will come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity alongside a WebKit-based...

Broadcom Crystal HD video decoder runs on Linux now

The Broadcom Crystal HD video decoder is one card that most netbook owners might want to consider, since it enables HD video playback on a netbook that runs off the Intel Atom processor alongside an integrated graphics chipset. Well,...

2-player Tetris table

Tetris has certainly come a long way since its introduction more than two decades ago, and we've more or less seen our fair share of alterations made to the original. This time round we have a two-player Tetris table...

LG XG1 Chic external hard drive

LG's latest external hard drive comes in the form of the XG1 Chic, where you will be able to choose from 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB capacities. You can choose from black or white colors, and it certainly looks nothing...

Handheld wireless visual interface for PS3

The Sony PS3 has gotten an extremely interesting DIY peripheral in the form of a handheld wireless visual interface for Sony's console, where a 1.2GHz wireless transmitter will send controller commands to the PS3, while retrieving video signals from...

Nokia N900 gets versatile with BlueMaemo

Do good things in life come free? That question is answered in the affirmative today thanks to BlueMaemo, a free application which is capable of transforming your N900 into a variety of Bluetooth peripherals, where among them include a...

Wiiwaa offers new way to play

Everyone knows that the Nintendo Wii is one creative games console, but there seems to be more shovelware than quality titles of late. Well, the Wiiwaa offers something different as it will target the kiddy market, where one is...

Ubuntu turned into Windows XP

Chinese hackers have managed to perform a travesty - that is, turning the Ubuntu platform to resemble Windows XP in terms of its visual interface. Pretty neat, considering Microsoft is busy tracking down and closing in on all pirated...

Electronics banned on US flights?

Thanks to a crazed underwear bomber wannabe, his action has caused untold inconvenience to a multitude of folks all over the world. Apparently the US Department of Homeland Security has given the go-ahead to security staff to be able...

Warpia USB audio and video adapter

Warpia has rolled out a USB audio/video adapter that allows you to hook up a PC to your TV through the use of a simple USB PC adapter, albeit with some help from a display base station which will...

Baby stroller keeps your little one entertained

Parents want the best for their kids, more so for first time parents. Well, here's a concept baby stroller that ought to grab your attention, especially when it is a multimedia powerhouse. Designer Liviu Tudoran is the man behind...

Scanner concept uses OLED

Ashish Chaudhary's conceptual design of a pocket size scanner points toward a trio of segments, comprising of the display itself, a power unit and storage. The display screen is broken down into three layers of a roll out scanning...

Automatic Wireless Drink Mixer

Forget the bartender - you can always check out the Automatic Wireless Drink Mixer, which is the culmination of a bunch of students from the University of Washington Electrical Engineering undergoing the Embedded Systems EE478 class. This automatic drink...

Chumby with composite video output

Someone managed to post a pretty neat method of coaxing composite video out of a Chumby. For those who are not in the know, the Chumby functions as an open source connectivity device which is able to undergo a...

Apple Magic Mouse boosts sales

While Apple's new Magic Mouse did not seem to be too happening at first, it has surprisingly helped the fruity company achieve a twofold increase in its share of domestic mice sales, albeit for the November window period only....

Expedition Vehicle Concept

The Expedition Vehicle Concept, also known as EVC for short, is a four-wheeler that will definitely make your next camping experience all the more enjoyable. After all, this Prodan Dragos-designed vehicle is both versatile and adaptable, capable of suiting...

Lego Polaroid Camera Looks Fun

This Lego Polaroid 1000 instant camera certainly looks cute, and certainly seems to merit a place amongst your other geek junk right. Apparently it doesn’t work (obviously), but it’s certainly a cute, fun and interesting looking design. Maybe they...

Verizon To Offer Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus

If you’re a Palm fan and are looking out for more developments from Palm, the good news is that Verizon Wireless will be carrying the Palm Pixi, as well as the Palm Pre. The official names of these phones...

Apple Censors Dalai Lama iPhone Apps In China

Apple has apparently blocked iPhone applications related to the Dalai Lama in its China App Store, making it the latest US technology company to censor its services in China, similar to that of Google. Dalai Lama related apps seem...

GSM Encryption Cracked

Operators have been relying on the A5/1 encryption to protect the privacy of calls made over GSM networks for a good 21 years, but now it seems that the code has been cracked by a 28-year old German, Karsten...

Malata PC-98905 Netbook To Challenge Sony P-Series?

At a glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this Malata PC-98905 netbook is a model from Sony’s P-series line up. It does bear similar dimensions, as it sports an 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 display, which isn’t far off...

New Touchscreen Technology Coming Soon?

If you’ve been paying attention to touchscreen technology, you’ll know that there are resistive screens and capacitive screens, but have you heard of Interpolating Force-Sensitive Resistance (I.F.S.R) technology? It certainly sounds like something out of a Star Wars flick...

HTC Russia Tweets That HD2 Will Be Getting WinMob 7

A tweet from HTC’s Russian account (@HTC_Ru) seems to indicate that the HD2 will be getting an upgrade to Windows Mobile 7, which is certainly good news for HD2 owners out there. Considering the HD2 is one of the...

HP Files For Zeen And Airlife Trademarks

Could HP be preparing to join in on the upcoming tablet device wars? It seems that the company has registered the trademark for names of the “Zeen” and “Airlife”. From the documentation, it seems that the Zeen could possibly...

Google Announces Android Press Conference On Jan 5th

With the numerous bits and pieces of info regarding the Nexus One going around non-stop, it’s fairly obvious that the official announcement isn’t too far away, and it seems that it should be arriving on January 5th 2010. Google...

Enzo Ferrari Replica Going For 800k On eBay

Are you looking for something that’s like a Ferrari, but not a Ferrari? Most probably not, but a Greek designer is offering to sell his Enzo replica, dubbed the 2010 Ferrari Enzo Spyder prototype, for $800,000 on eBay. According...

Rumor Indicates That LG Might Skip MWC 2010

It’s still firmly in the rumor bin, but it’s a rather disappointing rumor that is going around. Simply put, word is that LG might follow Nokia’s example and skip Mobile World Congress 2010. Apparently one of the major reasons...

XBox Live Coming To Windows Mobile Phones

Is Xbox Live on Windows Mobile going to be the next big thing? It certainly seems possible, and Microsoft looks like it thinks so, and confirmed by a job posting. The search is on for a Principle Program Manager...

Stanley Wrist Watch With LED Flashlight

Would you want a huge, impractical, but useful gigantic wrist watch on your wrist? The folks who conceived the idea of this Stanley wrist watch certainly think you’d want something like it. The most noticeable feature of this $58...

Swype For Android Leaked

Are you intrigued by Swype’s input technology, and own an Android phone? Well, it seems that you’re in luck then. A beta release of Swype has been leaked online and seems to work on Android phones. Folks have tested...

Pantech P9020 Visits The FCC

Pantech’s unannounced P9020 phone has appeared on the FCC site, and it appears to sport a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Details on this phone aren’t abundant, but we do know that it sports HSDPA 3G which would work on AT&T’s...

Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Mentioned

It looks like Windows Mobile 7 won’t be the nearest upgrade after Windows Mobile 6.5. On a MSDN page, you’ll notice that there is mention of Windows Mobile 6.5.3 when discussing Widgets on Windows Mobile. Would you be interested...

24-Port USB Hub For USB Lovers

If you think that a 12-port USB hub just isn’t enough for, you, you’ll want to check out this 24-port USB hub, which should be good enough for all but the most addicted USB lovers out there. If you...

National Geographic Issues Condensed To A Hard Drive

Almost everybody knows of National Geographic or has read National Geographic at some point in time. If you’re the kind of person who likes to collect the issues, you’ll probably need a big library to keep all of them....

December 29, 2009

Google Nexus One To Cost $530 Unlocked

It seems like almost all the details of Google’s Nexus One have been revealed before the official launch. Next up we’ve got wind that the device will be going for $530 without a contract, unlocked, from Google. If you...

Cruden Hexatech Racing Simulator

We’ve seen many racing simulators in the past, and the Cruden Hexatech has certainly got to be one of the most expensive ones, chalking up a bill of $191,000. For that princely sum, you’ll get a simulator that is...

Epson Jumps On Augmented Reality Bandwagon

Want to spruce up your greeting cards, but don’t know how? Epson thinks that it has the solution – augmented reality greeting cards. The cards are supposed to sport your face, wrapped in the character that represents the Japanese...

Cellular South HTC Hero To Get Android 2.1 In 2010

Folks whose HTC Hero phones are riding on Cellular South’s network are in for a spot of good news. A recent tweet from the company confirms that the HTC Hero from Cellular South will be getting the Android 2.1...

Did Seagate Steal Hard Drive Silencing Technology?

Could Seagate be in some rather hot soup over hard drive silencing technology? It certainly seems the case, as an ex-Seagate employee is claiming that the company stole the technology from the MIT researchers (violating an NDA), and also...

Nokia Heats Up Patent War With Apple

It seems that the legal battle between Apple and Nokia has taken another turn as Nokia has followed up with a complaint to the US International Trade Commission (ITC), claiming that virtually all of Apple’s products, including iPods and...

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600k Palm Pixi Units Shipping Instead Of The Original 800k

It certainly isn’t the best way for Palm to end the year, but that’s the way it is sometimes. Latest reports indicate that while 800,000 units of the Pixi were supposed to be shipped, part supplier Compal is only...

PosiMotion Helix gaming grip

Playing games on the iPhone more often than not requires at least one finger to be on the display to get through a particular level or achieve an objective. Why not make the portable gaming experience all the more...

Students get cheaper MacBooks

Apple has quietly gone about reducing the price of its white MacBook from $949 to $899 for students, teachers and faculty members. This gesture of goodwill does not come with a compromise in any way, where one can bring...

Blio e-book format being readied

Apart from the Amazon Kindle doing gangbusters in its sales, there is another platform where e-books might just thrive, which is none other than the almighty iPhone and iPod touch. Ray Kurzweil is ready to roll out a new...

Easy Shot Clip camcorder

Concord Keystone has rolled out its Easy Shot Clip camcorder that retails for a mere $70, where it is capable of making recordings of events of your choice in VGA resolution quality at 30fps. Despite its small size of...

China Unicom Hits 300k iPhone Sales

China Unicom might have had a little trouble getting the iPhone off the shelves at the beginning, but signs are starting to appear that sales are picking up. Following the recent announcement by the carrier that it had hit...

Cydle P29A keeps you company on your travels

What are the types of entertainment you dabble with when it comes to preventing yourself from falling asleep during those long-haul flights? Some of us read books while others view movies, but the Cydle P29A offers that latter and...

Palm Pre Plus spotted

The Palm Pre Plus ought to get you excited if you're a Palm fanatic, as it will not only run on the webOS platform, but has been spotted somewhere in the FCC, where it includes a Palm model number...

Seidio rolls out more Nexus One accessories

The Nexus One third-party accessory market could potentially be as lucrative as Apple's range of iPods are at the moment, with Seidio jumping aboard the bandwagon early in order to catch the wave. It seems that Seidio will soon...

Canon EOS 3D Rumor Surfaces Again

It seems that the Canon EOS 3D rumors have started to surface again, and this time with some rumored specifications. EOS 3D rumors have been floating around and surfacing from time to time, so it’s entirely up to you...

Kamero sympathizes with you

It is a well known fact that robots are unable to feel, but KAIST of Korea's latest Human-Robot Interaction Research Center creation involves a robot known as Kamero, where it is able to recognize a person’s emotional state via...

Nexus One Bluetooth Car Dock on FCC

The Nexus One handset seems to be a pretty hot piece of property at point of publishing, where the FCC is now looking at the Bluetooth Car Dock for the Nexus One. This device does make mention of the...

LG Lotus now comes with DTV capability

What do you do with a year plus handset? Why, introduce a rehash that comes with better features - in this case, the LG Lotus has been upgraded with a digital TV (DTV) chip and will be re-announced in...

Itoos M3HDC portable media player

Itoos has rolled out a fair number of portable media players in the past, and their latest would be the M3HDC that comes with a 3.6" TFT LCD with an aspect ratio of 16:9, featuring an e-book reader within,...

Philips SA075 Spotted Live

Do you remember the Philips SA075 PMP that we brought to your attention a while ago? Well, it seems that the device was recently showcased at a product launch party in Beijing, obviously indicating that it should be available...

Samsung N220 appears in France

Samsung's N220 is the latest netbook from the Korean consumer electronics giant, where it seems to be an updated Samsung N140 that boasts Intel's latest Atom N250 processor running at 1.66GHz. Apart from that, you get some pretty standard...

Picture scanning digital photo frame

This is one digital photo frame that clearly stands out from the rest - the picture scanning digital photo frame. This is an idea so simple that we're slapping ourselves on the forehead for not having the guts to...

iGuide Another Possible Name For The Apple Tablet?

We’ve been hearing plenty of rumors regarding Apple naming its upcoming tablet the “iSlate”, which certainly seems to sound plausible. Now it seems that another name has surfaced the iGuide. The trademark was registered under iGuide Media, LLC, which...

Google Goggles Demo On XPERIA X10

Want to see more videos of Google Goggles in action? Check out the video of it running on Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X10. In case you didn’t already know, Google Goggles is a visual search app that’s available for Android...

Electric chair offers words and not last words

The electric chair is deemed by some to be one cruel way to leave this world, although it has already claimed a fair number of condemned lives over the years.Aleksej Isko's vision of an electric chair is vastly different,...

Bluetooth Handheld Keyboard and Touchpad

What looks like an ancient BlackBerry is actually a Bluetooth Handheld Keyboard and Touchpad device that comes with four dozen keys and a touchpad. Being small and highly portable, it is easy to pack when traveling or going to...

O2 Apologizes For Network Issues

If you’re on O2’s network, chances are that you experienced some network issues with the carrier before Christmas. Now O2 has come out and offered an apology via the Financial Times. In its apology, the carrier claims that was...

Paradigm Shift offers color e-book reader

Another day, another piece of news on an e-book reader, with Paradigm Shift making the headlines this time round. Their color e-book reader is ready for launch at CES 2010 which is happening in slightly more than a week's...

webOS 1.3.5 unveils support for 3D graphics

Could webOS play catch up with iPhone's operating system in its latest 1.3.5 firmware update? Apparently so in some aspects especially where games are concerned, as it boasts support for 3D graphics thanks to software packages for OpenGL ES...

DirecTV Gearing Up To Launch 3D-HD In 2010

What do you think is better than HD (High Definition)? HD in 3D, of course! It would seem that the folks are DirecTV are planning to launch an all HD 3D channel sometime in 2010. This will be possible...

2010 Ford models come with iTunes tagging

A handful of 2010 Ford models will feature a factory installed HD Radio receiver that in turn allows users to tag the iTunes with the push of a button. This allows users to download the song onto their iPod...

Samsung Corby POP in detail

We now have full details on the Samsung Corby POP, also known as the C3510, where it offers GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz support, a 2.8" 262K TFT touchscreen display at 320 × 240 resolution, a 1.3-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom,...

Sony warehouse shows off products for CES 2010

Can't wait for CES 2010 to kick off? Well, Sony has tempted us with an image of their warehouse which stocks all appliances and devices that will make an appearance there, ranging from dozens of TVs to interactive product...

Garmin Introduces Upgraded Oregon GPS Devices

Garmin certainly didn’t want the exit 2009 without any fanfare, and as such, the company has introduced 2 new Oregon GPS units, the Oregon 450 and 450t, which will be replacing the older 400 models. The newer units will...

Is An 8GB iPhone 3GS Coming?

Could Apple be offering an 8GB iPhone 3GS sometime soon? While there hasn’t been any official word on such a model, a German shopper has recently reported that when he purchased a refurbished 8GB iPhone 3G, he received the...

SKY Sportiv IM-U540L Phone

SKY has announced its latest touch screen phone in Korea, the Sportiv IM-U540L. This phone doesn’t seem to do too badly in the feature department, as it sports useful functions such as a 3-megapixel camera, 3-inch LCD, Bluetooth, Google...

YC-3300 Camera From PaPaLab

The folks over at PaPaLab Co Ltd, a Japan-based venture firm specializing in image processing technologies, have come up with the YC-3300. Said camera is an industrial digital camera that is dubbed a “full-visible-color-gamut camera”, which is touted as...

Sony Ericsson Satio Is Radiation Freak?

The subject of radiation always seems to crop up every now and then when discussing cell phones, and now a report has surfaced online identifying Sony Ericsson’s Satio cell phone as one of the most fatal phones to own...

PQI Launches 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Thinking of getting a 64GB thumb drive, but think that USB 2.0 is way too slow to transfer all that data? Well, PQI has the solution to that in the PQI Cool Drive U366, a USB 3.0 flash drive...

December 28, 2009

AA-powered Netbook NorhTec Gecko Edubook hands-on

We published photos of the NorhTec Gecko Edubook back in May but this AA batteries Netbook has since been spotted in the wild and our friends from Liliupting have been able to play with it. So how is it? Well,...

I-Vision fireplace hides LCD TV

The fireplace sure has come a long way from the old days where Santa had to go through plenty of soot and dirt in order to deliver his presents, as Helex from the Netherlands has developed the I-Vision fireplace...

C-motech dual-mode USB modem

C-motech's dual-mode USB modem, known as the CBU-450D, does not only do HSUPA but WiBro in South Korea as well. Being highly portable with its 92.7mm × 33.4mm × 12.2mm measurement at 43 grams, the CBU-450D is able to...

Pedal Brain for iPhone-toting cyclists

Cyclists who own an iPhone will be able to benefit from Pedal Brain's latest offering which boasts ANT+ wireless tracking capability, as it keeps track of GPS-integrated routes, training logs and a slew of other handy workout statistics. When...

WW2 German Fighter Plane Sidecar

Henrik Toth certainly has some mad soldering skills as he put together this WW2 Messerschmitt ME109 fighter plane together with a Yamaha Wild Star Cruiser, resulting in the WW2 German Fighter Plane Sidecar that is one of the cooler...

Keystone Eco Tag solar charger

We're pretty sure that most of you who travel have luggage tags for easier identification, but somehow the idea of the Keystone Eco Tag solar charger does not sound that appealing to us. After all, how much time does...

Philips D908 hits China

Folks living in China have reason to look forward to a new Windows Mobile 6.5 device in the form of the Philips D908. This smartphone ought to be available from China Telecom soon, where it will most probably occupy...

Robot hummingbird developed

Robots seem to be the future, and Japanese researchers at Chiba University have come up with a robot that resembles the tiny hummingbird in many aspects, where it tips the scales at less than an ounce while flying in...

RoyalTek RPJ-2000 pico projector

RoyalTek's maiden entry into the pico projector market has resulted in the RPJ-2000, where this standalone projector sans internal memory will rely on 3M's 2nd-generation LCoS engine. Out in Taiwan and Europe, this model has received the go ahead...

Iqua BHS-603 SUN solar-powered Bluetooth headset

Iqua's BHS-603 SUN solar-powered Bluetooth headset is pretty self-explanatory - you will be able to carry out all of your conversations hands-free, with its battery offering up to 9 hours of non-stop chatting with a 200 hour standby time....

HDMI Converter targets gamers

We don't really see any point for the HDMI Converter as allows you to hook up your PS2, Game Cube, Xbox, Sony PSP Slim and Lite to a HDTV via HDMI. After all, graphics from the mentioned systems are...

Sprint could release new Android smartphone

Sprint has a third Android smartphone waiting in the wings, where chances are it will be from LG in the form of the LG LS680. After all, the LG LS680 did appear alongside other LG handsets from Sprint according...

NorhTech Gecko Edubook unboxing

We covered the Gecko Edubook from NorhTech half a year ago, where the most interesting aspect of it was the ability to run on AA batteries. This unit that arrived at Liliputing's doorsteps comes with 512MB RAM alongside an...

Xderia X2 cellphone clones the obvious

The Xderia X2 cellphone is a shamless clone of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2, featuring a similar sliding mechanism as the original as well as 3" display, although it does not run on Windows Mobile (which isn't necessarily a...

Hori Pad EX Turbo 2

Just like cars, video game consoles do seem to play nicer at times with a third party accessory, and in this case, the Xbox 360 gaming experience might be enhanced for some folks with the Hori Pad EX Turbo...

UNITEK USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter

Brando's UNITEK USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter, also known by the model number Y-1034, is a computer peripheral worthy of your money, time and attention. Why do we say so? It breathes new life into your SATA/IDE hard drives,...

Innolux to supply touch panels for Apple tablet

It appears as though Innolux has hit the motherlode with the panel-making subsidiary of the Foxconn Group being appointed as the initial supplier of touch panels for Apple's upcoming tablet PC. This elevation of status sees Wintek being knocked...

LG to develop e-paper screens

LG Display just penned some deals that will enable it to produce e-paper screens. The Korean company has come to an agreement with E Ink as well as Hydis Technology to develop e-paper modules in addition to cross-purchase technology...

Sanyo Eneloop Music Booster

Sanyo's Eneloop brand seems to be expanding in new ways, with the latest device being the Eneloop Music Booster. Coming in a pocketable dimension while tipping the scales at 280 grams, the Music Booster aims to be a traveling...

Lenovo rumored to work on e-reader

Lenovo doesn't want to miss out on the e-reader fun with the company rumored to be working on its own e-reader device. Apparently, said rumor involves Lenovo making their e-reader undergo its internal testing process already, which would mean...

Peek to receive Facebook updates

Looks like the Peek will be jumping aboard the social networking bandwagon as well, with it receiving Facebook updates in due time. Do you think this will enhance the Peek's desirability as a device considering the extremely niche market...

HP has many notebooks in the works

HP isn't about to sit back and relax on its laurels being the top dog in the PC industry as both the Elitebook 2540p and Elitebook 2740p are already in the pipeline, ready and waiting to be unleashed upon...

Bolt projector phone updated

The Bolt projector phone by Logic Wireless was introduced last year, where the company has released an updated model which is powered by the Symbian operating system, throwing a VGA image up to 64" wide. Apart from that, you...

USB 3.0 SATA HDD Docking Station

The USB 3.0 SATA HDD Docking Station from Brando, also known by its model number Y-1071, gives new life to your SATA hard drive as it will hook up to any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive and *3.5"...

Chrome OS netbook specifications unveiled?

Word on the street has it that Google's Chrome OS netbook's specifications have been leaked out, and most people who have taken a look at it are very, very happy. After all, wouldn't you also be a happy camper...

Earth-Trek digital photo frames

Earth-Trek of Hong Kong has unleashed a new range of digital photo frames that come in a variety of sizes (7”, 8”, 10”, 12” and 15”) while featuring an HD LCD display that hits a maximum resolution of 1,024...

Wii Classic Controller to PC USB Adapter

Do you happen to play PC games that require a console-like controller for a more engaging experience? Why not settle for the Wii Classic Controller to PC USB Adapter if you happen to already own a Wii Classic Controller?...

Bluetooth rollable keyboard coming

Wireless keyboards are useful especially in the living room with a HTPC setup, and these are normally connected via RF although Bluetooth is gaining ground in this market segment. As we all know, the living room does boast a...

Sprint to get webOS 1.3.5 real soon

Palm Pre owners who are contracted to Sprint will be pleased to know that webOS 1.3.5 will soon be available to them, where updated Pres will experience the following changes - improved battery life optimization, QCELP capability fix that...

RAmos T17FHD portable media player

RAmos' latest portable media player is known as the T17FHD, where presumably the FHD suffix stands for "Full High Definition" - which the device does very well indeed. You get 16GB of internal memory with the ability to expand...

LG eXpo going cheap

The LG eXpo from AT&T is certainly available at a bargain price point for just $50 - this after you offset the $99 price point with a free $50 Amazon gift card, as long as you agree to a...

Samsung CL80 leaked

Samsung's CL80 digital camera is touted to be introduced at CES 2010 which is happening just a week plus away, and it has already leaked out, being the first camera from Samsung that features Wi-Fi connectivity and the ability...

Floater concept phone

Designer Mac Funamizu is back again with another cellphone concept, where it is known as the Floater due to its surfing maneuver-inspired lines. Floater will remain on the table until there is an incoming call, where it will nod...

Vespa Stretch Scooter

Vespa South Africa has rolled out a Stretch Scooter - to, er, stretch your imagination just when you thought the only things that stretched were chewing gum and limos. This scooter allows one to ferry another three pillion riders,...

HCL offers ME 06 netbook

HCL of India has rolled out yet another netbook into an already overcrowded market, with their model ME 06. This looks more or less a standard netbook from this year with its Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, a 10.1" display...

Notion Ink Adam to arrive in June 2010

Notion Ink's tablet will be given the name Adam - unfortunately, this isn't the first tablet device, so one does wonder whether this moniker is suitable or not. What would its successor be - Eve? Adam is currently undergoing...

Archos 5 gets Donut and loses it

Folks who own the Archos 5 Android-powered Internet tablet experienced a rather short-lived joy today - first, they received a new 1.6.08 firmware update which fixes a handful of existing features, only to have Archos pull the update from...

HTC preps Nexus One Dock

Seems as though HTC is working on the release of the Nexus One Dock in the near future, where it will come with integrated Bluetooth connectivity as well. It can also hook up to a DVD player, but it...

Gateway EC18T spotted over at FCC

The folks at the FCC have gotten hands on the Gateway EC18T tablet computer, where it is more or less a rebranded Acer Aspire Timeline 1420P with similar hardware and specifications, although one would expect it to cost a...

Lenovo Multimedia Remote with Keyboard

The Lenovo Multimedia Remote with Keyboard, also known as model 57Y6336), has already been in the worldwide market for about a week with a $60 price tag, although you can pick it up for around $30 with online discount...

Gravida Nurse Prenatal Education Device

Guess reading books to gain knowledge isn't the only way to go these days - there is, after all, the Internet. The Gravida Nurse Prenatal Education Device takes things one step further as it features a touchscreen display that...

 
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