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Shirt that helps you identify stress
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
There’s no denying the importance of clothes in our daily lives, but would you want your shirt to be able to get more information about you, specifically your stress levels? Well, this shirt has bio sensors that will be able to determine the level of your stress, after which signals will be sent to the corresponding LEDs connected to the shirt. The higher your stress levels are, the faster the LEDs will blink, and therapy will certainly be much easier since your partner knows where to stimulate based on the blinking LEDs.
Lawyers Court Banned Xbox Live Gamers
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
Are you one of the folks affected by Microsoft’s recent move to ban about 600,000 Xbox Live gamers who were running modified Xbox consoles? Well, it seems that the law firm Abington IP wants some input from you, and might be interested in launching a class action lawsuit against Microsoft. One of the points mentioned is that of “obtaining information from Xbox consoles without the permission of the owner”. Would you want to take part in a class action lawsuit and try and force Microsoft to let you get back into Xbox Live? We’re certainly not telling you to go out and join this, of course, just updating you guys on the things that are happening. Check out the details of this here.
Details Of New Intel Atom In 2011
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
Some initial information on Intel’s successor to the Pine Trail platform has surfaced. The next iteration will be codenamed Cedar Trail and this 2011 update will be built on the 32 nanometer processor. Aside from that, it will take advantage of a new integrated graphics core, and also support DirectX 10, as well as HD video decoding. Other features should include dual digital outputs that support DisplayPort and HDMI, not to mention support for 1,066MHz DDR3 will also be a welcome addition. It’s nice to see processor technology moving happily along, giving us faster and more efficient chips.
DIY MINI controller kit
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
Looking for some simple DIY stuff to fiddle with over the weekend? Well, if you’re feeling particularsly rich, you could always go for DJTechTools’ upcoming solder-free MIDI controller kit, which gives users 16 arcade style button triggers and LEDs that will apparently be released as open source when it’s launched. $165 seems a little steep for a simple ready to assemble DIY kit, but if you’re up for it, you’re welcome to pick one up when it’s launched.
Philips releases new LED Pro HDTVs
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
Philips has unveiled 2 rather interesting new models in its LED HDTV line up, namely the 40PFL9704 and the 46PFL9704. These TVs boast “LED Pro” which is Philips’ next generation LED backlight technology. Aside from that, you’ll find better contrast ratio, 200Hz refresh rate and it’s claimed to be 50 percent more power efficient than your standard LCD TV. There are also a whooping 5 HDMI ports on this TV, and you’ll also get Philips’ online NetTV service. You’ll have to dig deep to pick these up though, as they’ll be priced at £1,799 and £2,499 when they’re launched in December, just in time for Christmas.
Dr. Dre Club Beats Launches At Best Buy
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
It looks like Best Buy has teamed up with Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre and will be offering popular DJ equipment such as turntables, headphones and software. If you’re keen on picking a turntable or headphones, you could always potter over to Best Buy and try it out there. Will you be shopping for a new (or your first) turntable over the Christmas period?
Bamboo Comic Pen & Touch
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
The Bamboo Comic Pen & Touch, also known as the CTH-461/S1, is similar to the Bamboo Fun Small where its body and pen are concerned. However, since the Bamboo Comic Pen & Touch is meant for illustrators as well as those who dabble with comics and manga, you get five dedicated software including Pixia Edition, Illust Studio Mini, Comic Studio Mini and Pencil LITE for the Windows platform, while a Mac/Windows-compatible software would be the Corel Painter Essentials 4.
Nokia Slashes Jobs In R&D
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
While most people believe the economy is beginning to recover, some folks will probably still feel the effects of it, especially after Nokia announced that it would cut 330 jobs in its research and development group, which will be spread between an office in Oulu and Copenhagen. The cuts will represent just under 2 percent of its entire research team, so it’s not that big a hit, and Nokia says that it’s only meant to reflect the company’s “focused portfolio of future products”. Hopefully future Nokia phones will still be cool and innovative, and hopefully not affected by this round of job cuts.
Hackers work around Mac OS X 10.6.2
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
Hackers have managed to get around Mac OS X 10.6.2, allowing netbooks running on Intel Atom processors to work with it again after being shut out by the recent update. Bear in mind that this hack is applicable only to a selected number of users, since not everyone who installs Mac OS X on non-apple machines uses an Intel Atom processor. It still remains to be seen whether Apple will disable Atom processor support permanently in the future. Atom is not used in any Apple products at the moment.
Windows Mobile 7 could arrive in March 2010
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
Word has it that Microsoft will roll out Windows Mobile 7 in March sometime next year, and we sure as heck hope that Microsoft doesn't botch this one up considering how far Windows Mobile already is behind the game where smartphone operating systems are concerned. Hopefully Windows 7 is an omen of things to come, as healthy competition will always benefit the consumers at the end of the day.
Pantech Impact out this Sunday
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
AT&T will be offering the Pantech Impact from this Sunday onwards, where you get a “high-gloss faceplate” with haptic-enabled keys alongside a full QWERTY keyboard. You get an internal and external display alongside 3G support, GPS navigation, a built-in music player, AT&T's HTML mobile browser, a camera with video recording capability alongside easy access to IM and email. Available in bright blue and soft pink colors, the Pantech Impact will retail for $99.99 with a 2-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate. [Press Release]
Sprint Incognito SCP-6760
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
Sprint has just rolled out its Incognito SCP-6760 from Kyocera where this model will boast a glowing keypad that makes it easier to type at night, alongside an OLED display for clearer viewing. Flip the Incognito open and you will get a full QWERTY keyboard alongside the benefits of a 2.6"display at 320 x 240 resolution. The Incognito will play nice with Sprint's EVDO network, while the keypad is touch sensitive with haptic feedback for easier and more convenient use. A 2-megapixel camera and a microSD memory card slot rounds off the list of features. The Sprint Incognito is ready to see action this November 30th, retailing for a surprisingly cheap $50 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year contract.
Sony demos 3D LED Wall
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
Sony certainly thinks that the future lies in 3D technology even when you're viewing your favorite sitcom right in the comfort of your living room. In order to accentuate their faith in 3D technology, they placed 70 LED displays together at the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition 2009 in Japan, where you'll need to wear a pair of dorky-looking glasses to enjoy the benefits of 3D shows.
Check out our previous thoughts about Sony's bet on Stereo 3D
N900 price drops to $480
Story posted on: November 20, 2009
Who would've thought that the delectable Nokia N900's price point would have dropped to a relatively affordable $480 over at Amazon? This is after a $50 mail-in rebate, of course, where you can snag this 32GB capacity smartphone for cheap. Other features to jog your memory include an ARM Cortex-A8 processor and a 5-megapixel camera. No idea on the shipping date though as the device is still in the pre-order stage, making us wonder what led Nokia to make the price cut?
In any case, check out our complete Nokia N900 Review before making the jump.
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