09/03/2009, Not just any bar, but a SoundBar – the Philips SoundBar with Ambisound made its debut at IFA Berlin 2009, where it aims to offer a complete home theater system without taking up too much space in the process. This new device will boast a built-in Blu-ray Disc player which can be complemented by an optional dock for iPod, all in a single configuration. Its patented Ambisound technology has also […]

09/03/2009, Philips has just introduced its Wireless HDTV Link at IFA Berlin 2009, helping release you from the mess that cables tend to make whenever they gather in a home. This HDMI transmitter/receiver pair allows you to place the entire range of A/V components nicely, working together in tandem within a 20 meter radius. The base station itself comes with a couple of HDMI connections, a similar number of component connections […]

09/02/2009, Philips will be rolling out the Alice PDx sleep analyzer which aims to help diagnose obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep problems. This is a self-administering device that patients can set up before they nod off each night (or early in the morning if you’re a party animal), where the results of the study can be sent over to your physician of choice through an SD memory card. The Alice […]

08/27/2009, Don’t you just love the name play found on the Philips Watt Time Alarm Clock? Made from high gloss, hard plastic, it not only acts as a reading lamp by your bedside, it also illuminates bright blue LED light to tell the time. For those who hate waking up to noise but do much better with having natural sunlight flood into the room instead, the Philips Watt Time Alarm Clock […]

08/24/2009, If you hate the traditional sound of the alarm clock each morning, then the $200 Philips Wake-Up Light ought to be worth a go. This device not only lets you wake up in a gentle manner using light instead of a grating alarm sound, but it also comes with an integrated iPod dock that lets you start the day with your favorite audio tracks. Whenever you want to nod off […]

08/18/2009, Philips’ V900 handset has just hit China at the China Mobile Market launch event, where it boasts of being an Android-powered handset that supports WAP alongside Wi-Fi connectivity, accompanied by a 3.2-megapixel camera and a 1,450mAh battery. Apart from that, very little else is known about this handset, so we’ll have to wait until further details are revealed.

08/05/2009, Philips has done their part for society with an upcoming device – a portable drug detector that will definitely be a firm favorite among law enforcement agencies. After all, it is able to tell whether you’re driving under the influence of drugs or not. All it takes is some spit from you into a little plastic test tube and it is able to determine whether you’ve got some cocaine, heroin, […]

08/03/2009, Philips has a couple of new phones lined up for the near future – the K700 and the X501. The former will come with a full touchscreen display, while remaining part of the Xenium family without having an X in its name. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera and probably a long lasting battery as with other Xenium handsets. The X501, however, seems more to be a successor to the […]

06/29/2009, Philips has created their new Brilliance LCD computer display which comes with an integrated sensor that is able to detect whether there is a human in front of it or not. This is a first for monitors, whereas Sony Bravias of the newer variety are also able to detect people. This PowerSensor function within will work independently of the operating system, allowing you to cut down on your power consumption […]

06/25/2009, Philips has added yet another member to its home theater family with the HTS8160B Soundbar that will comprise of a Blu-ray disc player, integrated speakers and a separate subwoofer. No idea on how much power these speakers are able to pump out, but Philips has dubbed the system Ambisound HD speakers, boasting support for Dolby True HD audio format and 7.1-channel surround sound. In addition, this product also plays nice […]

06/17/2009, Paranoid parents (usually first time parents are like that) will find that the Philips Avent DECT ought to do its bit in soothing their fears, thanks to the guarantee of zero interference from various wireless devices as well as the added peace of mind that its encrypted connection offers. In addition, the Avent DECT comes with a humidity sensor that alerts you to dry conditions which could irritate your little […]

06/10/2009, We more often than not associate Philips’ Xenium line of cellphones to feature superior battery life with average features, but the Xenium X830 ups the ante a bit by offering a 5-megapixel camera complete with autofocus and LED flash for the masses. Other features found on this handset include the following :- Quad-band GSM connectivity with EDGE GPS navigation Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity Integrated music player Built-in FM radio with […]

06/09/2009, Philips was the pioneer when it came to Ambilight technology for your LCD TV, and here they are with something similar – a monitor that glows bright blue all around. Known as the Philips LightFrameT, this 22″ widescreen TFT monitor is surrounded by a cool blue frame whenever you turn it on, and it is touted to reduce eye fatigue in the process. Apparently, Philips claims that the “blue light […]

05/20/2009, Philips is famous for their range of light panels, and their latest would be the Lumiblade OLED panels that were created to function as a simple lamp, coming in a variety of colors that will see practical use at home or in commercial areas such as bars, clubs and other nightspots. These panels are amazingly thin, and if the price is right, we suspect that nobody would want to make […]