On Thursday, T-Mobile USA announced that they will enable free international calls to and from Haiti through January 31, 2010. This is part of the carrier's effort to provide relief and help to the victims of the earthquake in...
January 16, 2010
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Microsoft looks like it’s going to come up with some cool innovation in the advertising field, especially since it has just filed a patent for a new advertising method, which will generate user-generated-advertisements. From this patent, it seems that...
It seems that Psystar isn’t going to go down without a fight. While most folks had already considered the Apple and Psystar case done and dusted (with Apple the victor), it seems that Psystar isn’t going to throw in...
If you’re planning to take a flight, you might want to check out Korean Air subsidiary, Jin Air. We say so because the company has a rather interesting offer for passengers who have nothing to do on the flight....
Apple is no stranger to legal wrangles, and you certainly wouldn’t expect the company to sit back and just let Nokia attack it, right? Well, Apple has filed a new patent-infringement complaint against Nokia, and is looking to block...
With Verizon’s recent price cuts, AT&T has responded in similar fashion, offering an unlimited voice and data plan for iPhone users that costs $30 less. Previously you’d have to shell out $100 per month for the unlimited voice plan,...
It seems that Augmented Reality (AR) is going to become more and more popular, especially with modern phones such as Apple’s iPhone and several Android-powered devices able to support it. The latest application of such technology can be found...
Do you think Mobile World Congress (MWC 2010) is going to be a boring affair? Well, with the Windows Mobile 7 rumors coming up again, the event might be rather interesting. It seems that French tech blogger, Presse-Citron, who...
After the success of Motorola’s Android-powered Droid, it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to see that Motorola is working on another Android-powered device. Now, some folks have managed to dig up details of a Motorola “Ruth” (model...
HTC’s HD2 is probably one of the few, if any, Windows Mobile 6.5 devices sporting a capacitive touchscreen. So what does that mean for the stylus fans? Generally it means you’re out of luck, since taking a toothpick or...
You might have seen Qualcomm demo FLO TV a while back, and now it seems that the concept is finally becoming a reality, thanks to the folks over at Mophie. So what’s happening here? Well, if you’re an iPhone...
Hitachi America has introduced its CP-DW10N 3LCD projector, boasting short throw capabilities, as well as networking functionality and widescreen display. One of the more useful features of this projector is its short throw distance of 3 feet, allowing you...
Here’s a cool and futuristic looking watch that sports a theme that isn’t seen often on expensive gear – pirates. The HD3 Complication Black Pearl edition sports an intricate design, and also lets you see all the inner workings...
It seems that there is a bit of bad news for HTC Dream owners who are on Rogers’ network. An internal memo that is circulating has instructed employees to halt all activations, upgrades and sales of the Dream, effective...
This is still at “rumor” status, but if you’ve been wondering about the price of the Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus even since Palm announced them during CES 2010, word is going around that the Palm Pre Plus...
Can’t let go of your beloved vinyl? If you’re sticking to vinyl, this is probably the closest you’ll come to “portable” music for it. Since it’s stuck into a briefcase, you’ll look perfectly professional while carrying it around. Its...
January 15, 2010
After the GSM encryption was cracked just a few short weeks ago, it seems that 3G encryption has also been cracked. To make matters worse, the attack only takes a few hours on your typical computer. With this method,...
Are you getting sick of spilling coffee on your computer keyboard, or your precious laptop? Well, if you’re into case modding, you could always mod your computer case, similar to what this person has done, and marry a coffee...
To the Apple faithful, it might sound like blasphemy, but if you know Steve Woz well enough, you certainly wouldn’t fault him for owning a Nexus One, and getting it on the first day it was launched, no less....
Amazon has announced that authors and publishers around the world are now able to use its self-service Kindle Digital Text Platform (DTP) to upload and sell books in English, German and French to customers worldwide in the Kindle Store....
Want to teach your kids how to get into the habit of saving and investing money? The Ekomini will certainly help you achieve that. This USB piggy bank can be connected to your PC via USB cable, and will...
Tired of holding your traditional and boring mouse? Well, if that’s the case, you’ll want to check out the Celluon evoMouse Pet. This unconventional mouse uses your finger as a pointer, and thus you won’t actually have to push...
The sales of Google’s Nexus One might not be as good as many may have predicted, but it seems that Apple’s iPhone has no problem chalking up the sales figures, as Vodafone shipping 50,000 iPhones to customers who pre-registered...
If you’re currently evaluating antivirus software for your computer, you might want to take note that Facebook has partnered with McAfee to offer all of its 350 million users free security software for a 6-month period. It’s good to...
When you’re back from a hard day at work, you’ll probably want to kick back and relax in the tub, but why not relax in style? If you’re willing to fork out $2999 for this bathtub, you’ll get a...
It’s still unconfirmed at this moment, but sources indicate that Google could be departing from mainland China within 2 months from now. One of the trickier bits is the stake of its Android platform, and with that in mind,...
Do you find that the Kindle and Nook too techie, and want something similar to your traditional newspaper? Well, LG seems to be working on a display technology that could offer that to you. The company has developed the...
Yahoo seems to be working on some rather useful technology, especially for city-folk. Based on a patent filed by the company, the design calls for sensors attached to individual parking lots, sensors that will transmit data that can be...
In the gadget and cell phone industry, you’re more likely to hear stuff being delayed, rather than released early. Surprisingly, that seems to be the case with T-Mobile and Windows Mobile 6.5. The update was supposed to be released...
Word is going around that T-Mobile is offering customers who purchased the Nexus One at a price of $379 a $100 refund. This is certainly great news for those who are eligible, and eligible customers will receive the refund...
According to the folks over at iSuppli, Motorola’s current jewel, Droid, has a $187.75 Bill of Materials (BOM) and manufacturing cost. It breaks down to $179.11 in terms of electronic components, and $8.64 to manufacture. These figures only cover...
Do you like finding new stuff and adventure? GPS seems to have taken the fun out of bringing the old compass and map on a hiking trip, don’t you think? Well, if your GPS device is spoiling all the...
Interested in being able to capture 5.1 surround sound without too much fancy gear? That’s where the Holophone PortaMic 5.1 comes in. Allowing you to capture surround sound, right on set! You’ll certainly be able to get better gear...
Nokia’s Symbian UI isn’t the hottest UI on the block at the moment, but you can be sure that Nokia is working hard to sort that out. As you know, Symbian^4 devices should be expected to ship in early...
It seems like eBook readers aren’t the only things getting the E-ink display technology. This concept watch – OXY also sports a pretty E-ink display. This unisex watch can display the usual stuff like time, date, calendar and alarm....
You might have been interested in the button camera before, but the cost of entry was too high back then. Now the lovely folks over at Thanko are selling a new Spy Button Camera on their site for just...
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January 14, 2010
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Google’s Android has certainly gained a lot of ground in a short period of time, which is amazing, and we’ve seen Android popped into almost every device imaginable, including washing machines. Now the question that the folks at Asus...
Do you happen to use your iPhone to record videos often? If you do, you might be intrigued by the Steadicam, which is a rather interesting looking accessory which will help you steady the ship, and help you avoid...
While Apple is certainly in favor of touch-input, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t entertain the possibility of stylus input, as a patent application by the company would indicate. Said patent involves a conductive tip of a stylus, which...
This Indoor Personal Mobility Robot seems like something that would be really useful to the elderly or disabled. Basically this wheelchair can guess where the person seated wants to go, and go in that direction. The direction desired is...
It seems that folks over in Sweden might be able to get their hands on the HTC Bravo as early as March. Swedish carrier, 3, has already revealed its plans to offer the device, which also indicates that other...
Intel has sent out a revised email to members of the Intel Retail Edge Program, who previously received an email offering a MacBook Pro powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, changing the prize laptop offered from a Intel...
This probably isn’t a solid indicator that the Archos Phone Tablet is going to be released sometime soon, but an online retailer has already begun to list a leather case for this device on its “upcoming products” list, and...
Bored of communicating with your computer via a keyboard and mouse? Well, if you want something more interesting, you’ll be hoping that the Puyocon, developed by the folks over at Japan’s Tsukuba University, becomes a mass market device. The...
Robots are cool, everybody knows that, but there are some robots which are just creepy. Enter Diego-san, a 130cm tall robot that weighs 30kg, and is supposed to model a 1-year old baby, allowing you to conduct research on...
Everybody pays close attention to the patents that Apple files from time to time, and its latest one, regarding proximity-based ads, is certainly one that catches the eye. The patent is generally about allowing users to add contacts as...
It seems the rumors surrounding Apple products just won’t stop. Most of the rumors surround Apple’s upcoming tablet or iPhone 4G, and this time, it’s the iPhone 4G. The latest rumor hints that Apple might be working some of...
In a recent interview, Motorola co-CEO, Sanjay Jha, has mentioned that Motorola will be delivering multitouch on the majority of the company’s devices. Apparently it would involve a complex set of factors, and not all of them technical. This...
If you’re worried of suffering a bad concussion as a result of an accident while you’re riding a motorbike, you might want to check out the ThermaHelm, which is basically a helmet, but it sports a few lightweight chemical...
We see pico projectors every now and then, and there is a growing trend of trying to get pico projectors installed into mobile phones, but what about camcorders? When you sit down and think about it, it certainly seems...
The world is certainly moving in the direction of USB 3.0, and now HP is claiming to be one of the first to ship a computer with native USB 3.0 ports. Said computers are certain variations of the Envy...
While there isn’t any official confirmation on this issue just word, a rumor originating from Taiwan indicates that Microsoft may be launching Windows Mobile 6.6 this year, possibly at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2010. The code name for this...
If seems that if you splashed out £1.92m for the iPhone 3GS Supreme a few months back, you won’t have the honor of owner the most expensive iPhone 3GS anymore, as the folks over at Stuart Hughes have come...
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It’s only a matter of time before SD cards overtake CF cards in the memory card wars, but till then, Compact Flash is still very much alive and kicking, and Silicon Power has just announced a 400X 128GB CF...
Almost everybody looks to be welcome the wave of E-book readers, and there have been a great many of those little devices at CES 2010. Book retailers on the other hand, are rather unhappy about the whole issue, and...
This isn’t officially confirmed yet, but word on the street is that AT&T will be offering the Motorola Backflip from March 7th onwards, finally giving the carrier an Android-powered phone to offer. Apparently the phone will retail for $325,...
January 13, 2010
Reports are coming in that Apple and the App Store developers have lost a good $450 million to piracy, since the App Store has been opened in July 2008. The figure is apparently based on estimates regarding the proportion...
Tired of having to cook your own food everyday? Why not print your own food? Yeah, print. Let’s hope the folks over at MIT’s Fluid Interfaces Group manage to turn their concept design into a reality. If this would...
Sony Ericsson’s Kurara has been mentioned many times over the past month or two, and its strange name is certainly going to make sure that it’s remembered by everybody. If you’re living in the UK and are thinking of...
It seems that Gigabyte might want a piece of the Android smartphone pie too. With so many manufacturers scrambling to get Android-powered phones out, it’s not surprise to get wind that Gigabyte and Abocom Systems are in talks with...
VIA has just announced their MSERV S2100 Mini Server which will specifically target OEMs and system integrators. Mainly powered by its own 64-bit VIA Nano processor, this model comes with a relatively small chassis alongside interesting features such as...
There isn’t any official Flash for your iPhone just yet, but there might be a way around it, thanks to some rather smart developers. The open source Gordon project has provided a JavaScript-powered Flash runtime, allowing you to load...
One small step towards self-realization for robots which could eventually wipe us out if all those sci-fi movies were to be taken as gospel, thanks to the efforts of students at the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (Nagai Lab) at the...
AVerTV answer's Hauppauge offering with their USB HD PVR that features S-video, composite and a set of component video inputs to help you stay connected to your new HDTV from your computer. This is more or less the nearest...
Is this taking pet pampering to new heights? If you love your pooch so much, and want to give it some anti-aging therapy, you can always bring it over to a salon in Shibuya, Tokyo, and give it clean...
We're still waiting for USB 3.0 to become mainstream, and for those who do not want to take the next step of purchasing a new computer might want to check out the Active Atomix SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adapter. You...
A Taiwanese university is showing some rather interesting OLED technology. What the folks there have done is they’ve discovered a way to simulate sunlight with OLED lighting technology. This is done by varying the voltage running through the OLED...
Elgato's latest EyeTV One TV tuner for both Mac and Windows have hit the market, where it relies on USB to hook up to your machine while providing you with the ability to watch as well as record HDTV...
This motherboard is so small, you might even call it microscopic just to give an idea on how tiny it is. We're talking about the Conga-BM57 Core i7 motherboard which measures a mere 5" x 3.7", which is more...
Could it be true? It’s hard to put it as more than a rumor at the moment, but word is that folks who own a Storm 2, Storm, Bold (9000 / 9700), Tour, Curve (8900 / 8520 / 8520)...
What do you do when you’re getting married and your sister is “into robots”? Why, you get her to build you a flower-blowing flower girl for your wedding, of course! That was the case with Allegra Fischer, and from...
Want to make a quick $100,000? Well, all you have to do is get your mittens on a unit of Apple’s upcoming tablet, and let the folks over at Valleywag play with it for 1 hour. Sounds simple enough,...
Hisense of China had the high sense (pun intended) to release its E90 Android-powered cellphone that features CDMA radio support, where it hopes to venture into the international market as well. Makes us scratch our heads as most of...
Teclast has rolled out its K3 ebook reader that comes with a standard 6" E-Ink display. Hmm, is the ebook reader market on its way to being another netbook mania, where virtually everyone shares the same specifications? Well, the...
We now have more confirmation on the release of Samsung's female-centric Diva Collection of cellphones, and Q1 means a January release for folks living in the UK, France, Germany and other European countries. Shortly after the European release, expect...
ProjectExciteBike is a mod that turns your exercise bike into a controller for the Xbox 360. This model will receive pedal input from the cranks of the exercise bike, where a ring of five hall effect sensors will be...
Sony has long endured the rumor that Sony installs a secret timer in all of its devices, where these "failsafes" cause their devices to fail after a specified time period. Rumors were rife from the 1980s onwards, as Sony...
Folks who subscribe to Virgin Media will certainly be glad to hear that it will be offering the HTC HD2 to customers from today, and it will be going for free, if you pick up a £30 per month,...
You might want to read it a couple of times before you believe it, but it seems that Google is seriously considering exiting its China business. It seems almost impossible to imagine Google pulling the plug on google.cn, but...
So you've got an iPhone and love to play with all of its multitouch features? Well, here is some food for thought - this particular Lego hack throws in a steering wheel into the mix, allowing you to enjoy...
Rusty's new range of Wired Series of hooded fleeces come with HB3 technology that makes electronics more friendly with water. How so, you ask? Well, they basically introduced machine washable earbuds that are built directly into the drawcords, and...
If you want something done, you've gotta do it yourself. Guess that is the adage that Luke decided to follow with his Lego router case - it basically holds a D-Link WRT54GL within, and certainly is much more aesthetically...
Every now and then we get a report on somebody stealing a gadget, taking an incriminating picture of himself via the built-in camera, only for the phone to automatically send the picture back to the rightful owner, resulting in...
i.Tech Dynamic's last Bluetooth headset for today would be the VoiceClip 604 that offers an in-line microphone as well as a multifunction button that provides enhanced audio quality as well as call management. As with the VoiceClip 308, you...
i.Tech Dynamic's upcoming VoiceClip 308 Bluetooth headset specifically targets those who spend plenty of time on the phone yakking away, as it is capable of providing a hefty 10 hours of talk time as well as 200 hours of...
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Bluetooth headsets are dime a dozen, and either you use one or you don't. i.Tech Dynamic recently unveiled their MyVoice 306 Bluetooth headset at CES 2010, where it comes with a weather-resistant (yes, that means you can leave it...
CES isn't the only place where ebook readers were unveiled and paraded, China also wants to get on the bandwagon as well with its new Hanvon N618 ebook reader from the WISEreader line. Featuring a 6" Vizplex e-paper display,...
Great - first we have computers that are bundled under the HTPC category, then we move on to a green HTPC and given enough time, someone has to come up with a luxury green HTPC. That's exactly what Seoul-based...
Love all things craptastic and clones? The Nokia CoolE93 handset ought to pique your interest then, where it unabashedly prints 'N93' on the handset's exterior without sporting the internal machinery of an actual N93 from Nokia themselves. To keep...
Google has decided to make default its secure version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol that are used by Web browsers whenever one uses their services. Here's a snippet from the Big G. "Using HTTPS helps protect data from being...
Etronixmart rolled out their Underwater Scuba Mask Camera that allows you to fondle the Great Barrier Reef with both hands while snapping photos in 1,280 x 960 resolution alongside videos for posterity - as long as you don't run...
Folks living in South Korea will be pleased to hear of the LG XF2's announcement, where it is also known as the Art Cinema multimedia player. Touted to arrive at store shelves later this April, the XF2 is small...
Philips' latest portable media player, the SA075 has finally gotten its list of specifications out, and here are the most important ones that you ought to take notice of. You get a glossy 4.3" touchscreen display at 800 x...
Epson's latest foray into the projector market comes in the form of the BrightLink 450Wi interactive projector, where it is capable of turning virtually any whiteboard or smooth wall into an interactive learning area. This will definitely introduce some...
How complex do you want your thermostat to be? If you want your thermostat to be able to do everything, then you’ll want to check out the SilverSTAT 7 by SilverPAC. After checking out the finer details on its...
Samsung has three more All-in-One PCs for the masses, and they seem to resemble their line of TVs more than a computer monitor. Certainly original in their design cues without following the footsteps of MSI and Sony, these new...
Gone are the days where webcams were just that - simple devices that helped you keep in touch visually with your family members from afar, never mind about resolution, picture quality and color hues. Enter the FV TouchCam N1...
Ebook readers are the big thing this year apart from HD 3DTVs, and Jinke does not want to get left behind on the bandwagon with their A6 and A9 ebook readers which rely on AUO’s SiPix panels. They're both...
RCA ups the ante when it comes to TV remote controls as this time round, the RCA Voice Control remote will listen to your every command (with the right accent, of course) and obey you unlike the kids and...
Remember the SDXC memory cards that we looked at last year? Having being announced at CES 2009 (did you notice that those guys at the SDXC booth this year used the same banner as last year's?), both Panasonic and...
Want to purchase a new set of wheels that will blow your budget by another few grand? Simple, just pick up one that uses an OLED display and you'll meet with an inflated price tag, instantly. That's what the...
Just before you turn your back on SSDs for their relatively high price compared to hard drives, allow Kingston to change your mind with a $79.99 price point for the Kingston SSDNow V+ line from this February onwards. While...
This garish looking device known as the GE 6-in-1 Universal DVR Remote will take some getting used to, considering the product design that is less than flattering, making it the Chrysler PT of remote controls at this moment. Well,...
It would be a pity to use these OLED displays for nothing more than art pieces, but then again who are we to place a price on an artist's work? These OLED displays certainly won't be made available in...
Going wireless has long been a mantra for those who want to live out the digitally connected life, and Netgear aims to push consumers towards that position with their Push2TV device, also known by its model number PTV1000. As...
ZAGGbox is a technologically-infused multi-functional media box that brings together home entertainment and personal media into a single device. Well, expectations of the ZAGGbox do run high especially after taking $35 million to develop and six, long years. Capable...
Nintendo’s Wii might not have the grunt of the PS3 or the Xbox 360, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t adapt to new technology, right? Netflix and Nintendo are currently teaming up to bring the media streaming service...
LG has detailed its strategy, expecting to ship about 20 different smartphones in 2010, but has confirmed that more than half of those phones will ship with Google’s Android, similar to the GT540 that was showcased at CES. With...
Folks who are on the Intel Retail Edge Program have received a promotion via email that indicates that an updated MacBook Pro laptop will be coming along, powered by an Intel Core i5 processor. The current top MacBook Pro...
It seems like until Apple decides to officially announce its tablet, the rumors just aren’t going to stop. Next up, we’ve got the folks over at Boy Genius stating that they’ve got some leaked specifications. It’s hard to tell...
Some analysts are suggesting that Google might have sold “just” 20,000 Nexus One phones this week, since the phone became available. Despite all the buzz that led up to the phone, it seems that the phone has only sold...
January 12, 2010
Samsung has announced that its 30nm (nanometer) chip-making technology has led to the release of two new products: first, a 64GB moviNAND, that comprises 64Gb of memory and a memory controller. Secondly, there is a 32GB micro-SD card. Both...
We've already published our Best of CES, which is our own take on what was cool at CES, but if we look at the top 15 stories (sorted by views) other themes bubble up: computers and phones are still...
When folks are turning marketing stuff into their own, that's probably a sign that something worked really well (Intel did the "Intel Inside" campaign way back in the 90s). Before seeing this, my preferred "Intel Inside" hack was "Cyrix...
The GPS lingerie raises many ethical issues - especially when you're suffering from a serious case of insecurity as you wonder whether your foxy missus is fooling behind your back whenever you are not around. Of course, we think...
JVC knows that there is a huge group of iPod nano owners out there, and have rolled out their similarly colored SP-A130 speakers which are compatible with the nanos in size as well as color. To get your music...
Guess when it comes to money, you can never have enough of that green stuff, even if you are Google. After all, you do have shareholders to answer to, and with that in mind, we discovered that Google recently...
Mosquitoes are a real rowdy bunch of bloodsuckers that nobody would really want to have them buzzing around, which is why mankind has come up with a variety of methods to date to get rid of such pests. Well,...
Google has just announced that their Google Docs service will soon accommodate the ability to upload, store and organize any type of file in Google Docs - basically, this means you can upload and access your files from virtually...
Seems that any decent device these days need to come with some sort of gaming capability, regardless of how primitive the device is. Well, the Fibonacci Gaming Purse certainly brings a sense of adventure to your mundane life as...
If your dog can pull you along on a sled, then chances are you've got a green mode of transport although picking up after its poop could prove to be on tedious affair especially when you are on a...
Motorola took advantage of CES 2010 by announcing two more GPS navigation devices - the TN700 and TN500, where they are touted to be connected, although their connectivity is pretty limited since you will need to hook them up...
Somehow this GL-750 netbook slipped our radar while we were covering the few million square feet of showfloor at the recently concluded CES, as this 7" netbook runs on the Google Android operating system. Taiwanese PC maker King Yung...
Here's an interesting piece of luggage that not only keeps your belongings safe while you travel, it does so in a devious manner that would make any Pharaoh proud as it resembles hidden traps found in those ancient pyramids....
While the Zune HD is an above average portable media player, it somehow failed to take off in the way Microsoft wanted for a myriad of reasons, with it being in the wrong place and the wrong time being...
Lenovo jumps aboard the Android bandwagon with its latest device - the Lenovo Lephone. As you can see, this handset takes on a clamshell form factor with its snap-on keyboard accessory, albeit in an elongated manner where you get...
Each household has more or less at least one iPod, and many homes have two or more - one for each occupant. Well, this is where the new shelf systems from JVC - the JVC NX-D2 and JVC UX-F3...
Folks who own a Nokia N900 were notified that a new firmware update is currently available on the Application Manager, bringing the latest firmware up to 1.2009.44.1. This firmware doesn’t seem to bring about any major changes, but there...
Have you even been to a hotel, wanting to kick back and relax to your own tunes or movies, only to be presented with the same old boring TV channels? If hotels were to adopt the TeleAdapt TA-7650 MediaHub...
The rumors surrounding Apple’s iPhone 4G certainly seem to be never-ending. According to sources in Korea, the upcoming iPhone will likely be named the “iPhone 4G”, which was the name that everybody has been calling it for some time...
A rumor is going around that this picture is the front glass of the Apple Tablet. To be honest, you’re probably going to hope that this is a fake, or at least Apple pretties up quite a bit, as...
This “Emmerse” concept system looks rather interesting, even more so if you happen to be mute. Sporting a set of glasses, wristband and a clamp-on keyboard, it certainly looks futuristic. The glasses will allow you to see the text...
Folks over in Canada who are thinking of getting the BlackBerry Curve 8520 will be glad to know that the device should be hitting Fido sometime soon. There aren’t any official launch dates mentioned just yet, but the SKU...
Intel has launched a page on its website for its Home Energy Management Proof of Concept. Basically it boils down to an 11.5-inch capacitive OLED touch screen, Z530 processor, motion sensor, video camera support, stereo audio, Wi-Fi and Zigbee...
[CES 2010] You might have been drooling over the Asus ROG G37Jh high-end notebook during CES, and missed the UL80JT. While this laptop is also powerful, as it boasts an Intel Core i7 CPU, Nvidia GeForce 310 graphics chip,...
There aren’t any official sales figures for Google’s Nexus One just yet, but Barclays Capital analyst Doug Anmuth thinks that Google might sell between 5 to 6 million Nexus One units in 2010, which would probably make it the...
Thinking about getting a subsidized Nexus One? Well, you might want to read on before making a decision. We’re all fairly familiar with ETF (early termination fees); after all, when a carrier subsidizes your mobile phone, and you terminate...
Skipping rope is a great way for you to stay healthy, but what if you take it one step further, and harness the kinetic energy generated as well? With this concept “Jump Light”, it’ll harness said kinetic energy, and...
[CES 2010] Lok8u has introduced its Multi-m8 GPS tracking watches for adults. It’s suitable for folks who work alone in remote areas, elderly folk with health issues such as Alzheimers’ patients, or even if you’re the kind who likes...
Fingerworks was acquired by Apple nearly 5 years back, but the website was still online and functional, all the way up until recently. The domain is now parked at Delaware.net, and the takedown of the site has prompted speculation...
If there’s one thing folks would drool more over than 3D it’s probably going to be a 3D hologram, right? A Taiwanese company, Innovision, has a rather interesting technology, called HoloAD. This system in placed inside a see-through glass...
Here’s a rather unconventional umbrella concept design. The Air Umbrella doesn’t use a canopy to keep the rain off your head; rather it uses a steady flow of air that is blown out of the pipe to keep the...
[CES 2010] What do you do when your devices don’t have a GPS chip built-in? The folks over at PosiMotion had a rather interesting device at CES 2010, the G-Fi. What this device does is receive a GPS signal,...
Those of you living over in Europe and own a Palm Pre might want to keep an eye out for an update for your phone. Palm has released the webOS 1.3.5.2 update for the European Palm Pre, which is...
Quite a number of Android-powered phones (Read: Motorola Droid) out there are running Android 2.0.1, and if that’s the case for your phone, you might want to sit up and take note. It seems that there is a way...
Google’s Android has taken another step forward with the launch of the Android 2.1 SDK. After checking out the Nexus One, it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to see that the SDK adds support for animated wallpaper...
Verizon Wireless has started to push out the over-the-air (OTA) updates for its Droid Eris smartphone from today. The update has 8 software fixes which are designed to improve performance. The updates will be sent out in phases, so...
January 11, 2010
Is RIM looking to come up with a successor to its Curve 8900? The leaked picture above certainly seems to indicate so. There isn’t much information on the phone just yet, but it will probably be running BlackBerry OS...
The Coby MP837 seems like a nice upgrade from the original MP836, and while it isn’t a game-changer, it does feature some useful specifications, such as a 3-inch touchscreen with haptic feedback, 22-hour battery life, and support for formats...
Microsoft has confirmed that it is working with its partners to sort out the issue of folks receiving text messages from the 2016. Apparently the problem seems limited to HTC phones that are running on Sprint’s network. Have you...
It’s still an unconfirmed rumor, but word is going around that Apple has snapped up the available supply of 10.1 inch multi-touch display LCD and OLED screens for its upcoming tablet. Folks have been speculating as to whether Apple...
We previously mentioned to you that the Windows Mobile 6.5 update for Verizon’s HTC Ozone was leaked, and that meant that the official update wasn’t far away. Well, it’s here, and Verizon is offering it via PCD, their 3rd...
Here’s a rather interesting keyboard concept, the Miniguru. With it, you’ll be able to choose whatever keyboard layout you want, be it Colemak, Dvorak, or any others. All can be stored in the keyboard’s firmware. You’re even able to...
[CES 2010] Panasonic will be releasing its latest ultra-slim Lumix FP3 compact digital camera sometime in 2010. The FP3 will sport a 14-megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, image stabilization, face detection, HD video capture, and a 3-inch touchscreen (which...
This is still firmly in the “rumor” bin. Sources have indicated that reps from Microsoft, HTC, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Lenovo, Texas Instruments, and even Nokia have said that Windows Mobile 7’s release has been postponed to 2011. It’s weird to...
Toshiba has announced its expanded line-up of NAND-flash based solid state drives (SSDs), which will be based on the company’s 32nm Multi-Level-Cell NAND flash memories. With that it place, it’ll be introducing the industry’s first 128GB Half-Slim (/SATA) SG...
[CES 2010] Tired of lugging your laptop and projector together with you when you go to presentations? Well, the MSI Projector PC by MSI well certainly pique your interest. If the name didn’t give it away, it’s a projector,...
[CES 2010] MSI has showcased the world’s first 3D all-in-one PC that comes with 3D glasses. With it, users will be able to enjoy 3D gaming, HD movies, and it’ll be connected to wireless 3D glasses, offering a different...
[CES 2010] You might have missed it, but LG announced a new Android-powered device at CES – the LG GT540. It’s dubbed by LG as a “specialized social networking smartphone”, and is aimed at first-time smartphone users, who are...
Mid last-year, we heard that there would be a Motorola Android phone released in South Korea in early 2010, and it seems that we were right. The Motorola XT701, which was released in China, will be released in South...
It seems that it isn’t going to be easy to find a balance in the approval process for an App Store approval. Apple’s has been cited as being too troublesome, while it seems that Google’s Android Marketplace might not...
With Apple’s media event just around the corner, it seems that it’s going to be mighty hard to keep the Apple tablet (iSlate?) under wraps for much longer. Notable folk are coming out to confirm the device, and next...
[CES 2010] We published about Horizon Hydrofill, when it was announced prior to CES on Jan. 4th, and we got a chance to see the device at the show. Hydrofill is a major fuel cell innovation, allowing everyone to...
CES 2010 was a blast and here's a sample of what we think was the Best of CES. Check them out, give us your opinion, tell what what else you found was cool and worth looking at. Thanks for tuning...
[CES 2010] Aigo is a leading consumer electronics brand in China, selling various devices such as MIDs, TV, mobile phone, Mp3 palyers and more in mainland China. Frank Shea, Marketing Director of Aigo, showed me the Glide Mouse and...
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iPhone users will certainly be used to the weak battery of the iPhone by now, and if you’re constantly charging the battery of your iPhone at various locations, you’ll probably have an iPhone USB cable around you somewhere. The...
[CES 2010] If you’ve been trying to get an additional display for your laptop, but are always on the road, you’ll probably be delighted with the Cinq, by Sideline. This device can be attached to your laptop via USB...
[CES 2010] Want to get more serious about gaming on your Nintendo Wii or Sony PS3? These gun controllers from CTA Digital on show at CES will certainly give you a more realistic feel to your gaming sessions. Both...
[ CES 2010] Wireless charging seems like a dream to move gadget-users out there, after all, who’d want to plug a device into a charger, if you could charge it wirelessly, right? The Airnergy Charger certainly looks promising, and might...
Bringing a multi-plug with you on holidays is always troublesome, since they’re long and bulky. If you agree that it’s a problem, you’ll be hoping that this Cute Cube power adapter concept becomes a reality. Designed by Zhang Xi,...
January 10, 2010
[CES 2010] The LG Rumor Touch was unveiled at CES and we got a quick overview. The successor of the LG Rumor gets now a large 3-inch WQVGA touch screen, a 5 line QWERTY keyboard (before it was 4...
Want to bring your (musical) keyboard around with you more often, but can’t do so due to its large size? Well, you’ll want to check out the EP-K49T, a roll up keyboard from China Victory International Enterprises, LTD. This...
With everybody getting on the eco-friendly bandwagon, it’s interesting to see how various companies have responded to the calls to “go green”. Greenpeace has been over at CES 2010, just like the rest of us, and has released its...
[CES 2010] Oregan Networks has come up with an applications store for connected TVs, allowing you to select and download services and applications onto your TV. With that in place, you’ll be able to select and download services and...
[CES 2010] Toshiba certainly didn’t want to miss out the fun at CES, and has announced its latest and greatest HDTV, the Cell TV, along with a companion media center set-top box. One of the more notable features of...
[CES 2010] Audiovox had its Lexi e-book reader on show at CES 2010, joining the increasingly-crowded e-book reader party. Features of the Lexi include a 6-inch display, 800 x 600 resolution, 2GB internal memory, and a battery that’s good...
It’s not the real deal, but that fact that screenshots of BlackBerry 9650 (Tour2) dummy units are showing up in screenshots of Verizon Wireless’ inventory is certainly a good indicator that the phone will be available there sometime soon....
[CES 2010] Are you tired of having to constantly tune your guitar? Well, if that’s the case, you’ll certainly want to check out EverTune, which is a bridge that keeps your guitar tuned to whatever you put it at....
[CES 2010] You don’t see all that many Android devices with a slider form factor, aside from the Motorola Droid, but the Inbrics M1 is also extremely thin (for a slider). Aside from its size, it’s not slouch in...
[CES 2010] SplashData has announced its acquisition of Iambic, Inc., at CES 2010. Iambic are the folks who are behind the award-winning Agendus calendaring and time management solution for the iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Palm OS and Symbian devices....
If you’re running a Motorola Droid but feel jealous of the HTC Sense UI featured on the HTC Espresso, you’re in luck. Folks have managed to get the HTC Sense UI installed and running on the Motorola Droid, though...
If you’re tired of always having to boot up your computer to view an online video, you’ll love what DivX has just announced – DivX TV. Promoted as a comprehensive embedded Internet TV platform, it will provide access to...
[CES 2010] Aside from its Vixia camcorder line, Canon has also unveiled 4 new A-series PowerShot cameras at CES, all of which are priced below the $200 line, and should be available in February. The models include the PowerShot...
[CES 2010] CES 2010 seems to have some rather interesting things to check out; amongst them is the Emblaze Else, by Emblaze Mobile. Chances are that you haven’t heard haven’t heard of the company or the phone before. We...
[CES 2010] TuneBug has come up with some rather interesting speakers, and you can check them out at CES. The TuneBug Shake functions like a “sound generator”, and can be attached to devices, such as your helmet, and will...
[CES 2010] We’ve brought your attention to the YoGen mobile charger by Easy Energy before, and now the device has been formally launched at CES 2010. In case you’re not familiar with it, the YoGen is a mobile charger...

