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What do get when you cross a gun and an iPhone? iGiveUp 2008-07-16 10:33:00 Section: Communications, Accessories, Mobile
Seriously, that’s the answer. Somebody created a Bluetooth earpiece that is shaped like a pistol, and they named it iGiveUp, which is obviously the first thing you say when you see someone pointing it at you.
So, next time you get a call, you can pull out your iGiveUp and pull the trigger to receive it. (Hopefully your Bluetooth Read more:iPhone
Toshiba’s 9.5-mm thin laptop disk hits 400GB 2008-07-16 05:29:00 Filed under: StorageToshiba
just bested its own 320GB hard drive with a 400GB offering in the same 9.5-mm height form factor favored by most thin laptops. That's as good as it gets unless you can track down Sammy's elusive 500GB Spinpoint M6. The MK4058GSX spins just 2 platters which means the disk sports an impressive 477Mbit/mm2 (308Gbpsi) areal density while consuming 20% less power (0.0015W/GB
Centrino2 Story, Chapter 11: Sony Strikes Back (more information, Live pictures & Hands-on) 2008-07-16 04:43:11
David M. just came back from Sony
’s Press Conference, in Roppongi (Tokyo), where was officially introduced new Sony’s Centrino
2-Based notebook.
The FW Series:
The VGN-FW70DB features a 16.4-Inch LCD Widescreen in WXGA++ (1,600x900), a Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) CPU, an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470(256MB) graphic Card, 2GB of Memory, 250GB of HDD, as well as Blu- Read more:Chapter
, Strikes
, information
, Hands
Ex-Samsung boss fined $109 million for tax evasion, collar too white for jail 2008-07-16 04:41:00 Filed under: Misc. GadgetsBringing an end to the Samsung
slush fund probe, a South Korean court has fined Lee Kun-hee, Samsung's former Chairman and son of the chaebol's founder, $109 million
for tax evasion
. A rather favorable decision when you consider that prosecutors sought a seven-year jail sentence and a fine of $347 million. The court said that his crimes did not justify a prison term. Lee, Read more:tax evasion
First look at the Envy 133’s instant 5-second OS 2008-07-16 04:05:00 Filed under: Laptops
For those of you still able to focus, able to avoid a gobsmacked trance evoked by the unabashed sex of the Voodoo Envy 133, listen up. LAPTOP went hands-on with a pre-production Voodoo Envy 133 running the instant-on, Linux-based IOS (aka, DeviceVM's Splashtop) and came away "really impressed" by the "game changing" technology. Instead of waiting for Vista to steal another boo Read more:First
Samsung fleshes out new digicam line with TL9, SL310W and SL201 2008-07-16 04:00:00 Filed under: Digital Cameras
While there's no doubt that the well-endowed TL34HD was Sammy's pride and joy here today, the firm still has three others to round out its 2H 2008 digicam family. The TL9 point-and-shoot features a 10-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD monitor and an SVGA movie mode, while the SL201 gets a 10.2-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and most of the same fringe Read more:Samsung
Build: The Wave Shield for Arduino 2008-07-16 04:00:00
Controlling audio with a micro-controller can be difficult, really difficult. The Wave Shield
, from LadyAda, makes it simple. There is a bunch of sample code on the LadyAda website to get you up and running fast once you build the kit.
The Wave Shield is just one component that will be integrated into an interactive piece that I will be documenting over the next few weeks for Make. I will reveal Read more:Build
, Arduino
Samsung gets official with 14.7MP TL34HD point-and-shoot 2008-07-16 04:00:00 Filed under: Digital Cameras
So the rumor mill wasn't too far off on this one: Samsung
is indeed cranking out a 14.7-megapixel point
-and-shoot, but the US name will be TL34HD. While it's hard to say if nearly 15-megapixels in a shooter this size is overkill (though signs are pointing to "yes"), users will also find a Schneider lens with a 28mm wide-angle focal length and 3.6x optical zoom to compl
Wall-E Lego is Your New Maid 2008-07-16 03:33:02 This impressive Wall-E lego is created by NXT Mindstorms hacker, BlueToothWiki to be your personal new maid. It helps to keep your place clean by taking out the trash. Using the ultrasonic sensor, this amazing piece of robot will detect, verify the trash and scoop it right away. [Geeky Gadgets via PeepCulture]
There is a Plica in your future 2008-08-01 11:18:00 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile
The Plica is an interesting concept phone that proves that two touchscreens are better than one. If you haven’t heard of the Plica before, you will, I guarantee it.
So what is a Plica? Technically speaking, a Plica is a zoological term for the folding of a body part. Technologically speaking, the Plica is a
Fujifilm leaks FinePix J150w, J110w, J100, and J15 cameras 2008-08-01 08:01:00 Filed under: Digital Cameras
The S2000HD a bit too large for your nimble hands? Fret not, as Fujifilm
itself seems to have leaked information on a smattering of point-and-shoots. Up first is the $199.99 FinePix
J150w (pictured), which features a 10-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD monitor, face detection / red-eye removal and an SD / SDHC card slot. The $189.99 J110w steps down to a 2
MotionPlus co-developer shows off with LiveMove 2 video 2008-08-01 07:24:00 Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
Nintendo may not have been totally forthcoming with third-party devs about its MotionPlus add-on, but no secrets (okay, maybe a few) were withheld from AiLive. As it turns out, said outfit actually collaborated with Nintendo in order to create the MotionPlus hardware, and it's extra kindly offering up LiveMove 2 "to help game developers take full advantage of its c Read more:video
ASUS loops all the way around with the Eee PC 701SD 2008-08-01 06:42:00 Filed under: Laptops
Hey, you remember the Eee PC 701, right? The original netbook, before the category even had a name? The machine we all just called the Eee PC before ASUS booted out an insane array of lightly-differentiated models with a somewhat random naming scheme? Yeah, well, it's still around, even if the 901 has taken over as the Eee of choice, and if those slides from earlier are to be
DIY 9-cell battery defeats the Wind’s purpose, keeps it going and going 2008-08-01 05:55:00 Filed under: Laptops
Sick of your puny 3-cell battery
? Not really kosher with paying absurd premiums for a 6-cell edition? Do what any self-respecting, entirely fearless netbook owner would do -- create your own 9-cell while simultaneously sticking your tongue out at MSI. We wouldn't go tinkering with a battery pack unless you're a) quite skilled and b) well protected, but those looking for extra Read more:keeps
FujiFilm introduced its FinePix S2000HD, a new Digital Camera with HD Video recording 2008-08-01 05:51:22
According to several websites, Fujifilm introduced its S2000HD DigitalCamera
on the Canadian website. Our new device features a Wide angle zoom Lens (15x), a 10 Megapixel 1/2.3-Inch CCD Sensor, a 2.7-Inch LCD screen, an ISO sensitivity up to 6400.Our S2000HD can also record HD video in 720p and features face detection, dual image stabilization…
We don’t have any in Read more:FinePix
Shuttle launched another customizable Mini PC, the K4800 2008-08-01 04:58:42 Shuttle
Announced another Mini-PC, the K4800, which can be customizable by adding image or photo on the front panel.
About specification, our stylish mini-PC is powered by an Intel® processor (Intel Celeron/ Intel Pentium Dual-Core/ Intel Core 2 Duo), a Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950. It also comes with 512MB of memory (up to 2G), 80GB of HDD (Up to 2x750GB), dual
Toyota’s Winglet aims to usurp Segway, why we don’t know 2008-08-01 04:23:00 Filed under: Transportation
Prepare to step aside Segway, you had your chance to revolutionize personal transportation. Introducing the Toyota
Winglet. Still under development, Winglet's body has a 10.4 x 18-inch footprint and stands 1.5-, 2.2-, or 3.7-feet tall (depending upon the S, M, or L model chosen) and features an electric motor capable of a max 6km/h cruising speed for up to 10km a jaunt
Shuttle unleashed its H7 7800 with Hybrid SLI 2008-08-01 03:55:27
Last week shuttle unleashed its H7 7800 with Hybrid
SLI designed for music amateur. Our new mini-PC can support AMD Phenom/Athlon 64X2/Athlon 64/Sempron CPU, as well as a NVIDIA Geforce 8200/7200/8600 or ATI Radeon HD3850 graphic cards, up to 4GB of RAM, up to 1.5TB of HDD, a Realtek ALC888DD sound card (supporting 7.1HD audio systems, Dolby Digital Live, DTS). It also fe Read more:Shuttle
FujiFilm’s 10 megapixel S2000HD with 15x wide angle zoom quietly introduced 2008-08-01 03:47:00 Filed under: Digital Cameras
FujiFilm Canada seems to have jumped the gun and outed a whole suite of cameras this morning. Starting with the headliner, we've got this 10 megapixel
FinePix S2000HD with 15x wide angle zoom and 2.7-inch LCD. Listing for a thrifty CA$300, the S2000HD features a 1/2.3-inch CCD capable of capturing 3 megapixel images at 13.5fps and up to 6400 ISO at 5 megapixels with th
Rumor: Seagate to revise FreeAgent drives, add Mac-friendliness? 2008-08-16 18:01:00 Section: Computers, Hardware, Peripherals, Storage
Rumor
has it that Seagate
is dropping the brown/orange colorway on its FreeAgent external hard drives and refining it to a more futuristic look (as pictured above). The bigger drive is most likely the FreeAgent Desktop, the standard desktop drive. To its right is probably the FreeAgent Go, or another iteration of Seagate’s port Read more:revise
Kapsys Kapten uses nothing but the voice 2008-08-16 15:43:00 Section: Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation
Take a good look at this GPS. That’s right, that is a GPS, not a remote control or an MP3 Player. Introducing the Kapsys Kapten, a GPS that has a display of 0 x 0 resolution.
Apparently, any and all instruction given to this Kapsys Kapten is done via vocal commands. This means that you had better speak clearly when you’re te
Lenovo’s P960 mobile phone with built-in fingerprint scanning security 2008-08-16 14:32:00 Section: Communications, Cellphone
s, Mobile
Lenovo
has recently announced their latest mobile phone
; the P960. Overall this is really a fairly basic model, but it does have one really cool feature that we have yet to see on a wide variety of mobile phones; fingerprint
biometrics security
.
In this case the fingerprint security is handled by Atrua Technologies and the scanner is located on the r
Austin Event: Beer Co-Op 2008-08-16 14:12:56 Austin's homebrewing culture is alive and well (pun intended), with a hoppy event tonight that includes a homebrewer's corner:
Image courtesy Brian Birzer
The events are ultra-casual; here's more information on what to expect. I hope to see you there!
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Digg this! Read more:Austin
Mock all that the iPhone is by buying a touch stylus! 2008-08-16 13:56:00 FROM APPLETELL - A Japanese company has developed a stylus that mimics capacitive touch
technology, making it very usable with the iPhone
.
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More Treo Pro details emerge 2008-08-16 13:54:00 Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
The dam has been breached, and now there seems to be no stopping the internet at large as every little nook and cranny of the Treo Pro is exposed and explored. TreoCentral member scottymomo has fleshed out a few more details
on the device, and dug up that Comm Manager shot up above. Details include:
HTC task manager.
Comm Manager's Airplane Mode and othe Read more:emerge
What would you do for a split-keyboard laptop? 2008-08-16 13:20:00 Section: Computers, Laptops
Every once in a while, some new idea comes around that revolutionizes technology as we know it. Think about the USB, the touchscreen, and other advancements that are now standard features.
Perhaps the next big thing are laptops that split
their keyboard
s open. Why you anyone want to do that? Maybe if you keep a secondary screen down there, p
Matrix Cube Clock 2008-08-16 13:08:24 If you bored of your ugly clock in your office desk, you can try this one. Lets take a look at the stylish Matrix
Cube Clock
from ThinkGeek. The clock separately displays the hours, minutes and seconds in three cubes. Each cube is connected by thin ribbon cables and can be stacked vertically, horizontally or [...]
Flying today? Say hello to the TSA for us 2008-08-16 12:46:00 Filed under: Laptops, Transportation
If you hadn't heard, TSA's new laptop bag rule went into effect today, so we're wondering: what sort of experience are you getting at the checkpoint? Like many TSA policies, they can take a few days to trickle down to the rank and file, plus your line compatriots could muck everything up by misunderstanding the fairly strict new guidelines for scanner-compatibl Read more:Flying
Lenovo unveils the 128GB SSD equipped ThinkPad X301 2008-08-16 12:13:00 Section: Computers, Laptops
Lenovo
has just announced an update to their X300, which is appropriately named the ThinkPad X301 and it comes with some welcomed improvements. Now included will be a few more, larger options for SSD-based storage, with a possible upgrade to either 64 or 128GB.
In addition the X300 will also be powered by an Intel Centrino 2 processor, as well as have support for D
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