Posted by David on January 27, 2012 ·
The Casio G-Shock Android Phone is the company’s latest “G’Zone” ruggedized smartphone being released. This thing could take a bullet. It’s reported that it can withstand 2000 lbs of weight on its body. That’s like a small car running over it. Additionally, the G-Shock phone will run a version of Android, can survive a 10-foot drop and be submerged [...]
Posted by David on January 26, 2012 ·
As home theater systems evolve, including the addition of the soundbar and the super tweeters, for the most part, a wide array of companies produce them and offer packages that range from just a soundbar (2-channel), to a soundbar with a subwoofeer (2.1-channel), to a soundbar with a subwoofer that supports a set of wireless rear speakers (5.1-channel). Add in a PS3, which has a Blu-ray player [...]
Posted by David on January 26, 2012 ·
While we’ve seen car stereos designed to hold iPhones in the dash, they’re usually limited to fit only the current generation iPhone only. If you have an Android device or are waiting for the next generation iPhone, you are usually out of luck fitting your current smartphone into products like these. Until now. Introducing the DASH from Devium. Unlike other smartphone [...]
Posted by David on January 25, 2012 ·
A rumor has surfaced that Samsung could be announcing the Galaxy SIII, with a release date of April this year. The announcement is said to occur at the Mobile World Congress this February. As with previous Galaxy S models, you can expect some high-end specs and a very sleek device, possibly even a thinner model than the current Galaxy SII…..if that’s physically possible. Specification-wise, [...]
Posted by David on January 24, 2012 ·
We take the open highway for granted, especially when we’re operating a 4000-lb automobile. I don’t think I need to tell anyone that accidents happen every day, many of which are avoidable if today’s drivers paid a bit more attention to the road and not their smartphone or radio. How nice would it be to have a copilot monitoring your driving behavior, and provide you [...]
ASUS B23E 12.5-inch High-End Ultraportable Announced
Posted by David on January 22, 2012 ·
A lot of new notebooks coming out of CES 2012, and Asus seems to be leading the pack with their new Ultrabook line. But it’s also got a high-end ultraportable ready to go for business users as well. This device is known as the B23E and will be available with Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 processors under the hood, complete with a 12.5-inch 1366 x 768 pixel LED backlit anti-glare [...]
Genuis DX-ECO Wireless Mouse Runs Without a Battery
Posted by David on January 20, 2012 ·
Wireless mice are great, but when that battery poops out on you, and your without spare power, suddenly your entire business shuts down. You simply can’t navigate your PC. Genius’ DX-ECO Mouse ditches the friendly batteries in favor of a gold capicitor. What does that mean to you? In just 3-minutes time this mouse can be charged to full and last for what the company says [...]
Posted by David on January 19, 2012 ·
Looking for a gaming console for your home, but don’t want to buy an Xbox 36o or PS3 since everyone is into PC gaming? Well…..Dell has introduced a new Alienware Gaming PC that takes on the form factor of an Xbox 360, yet boasts the guts of a well endowed computer rig. It’s called the Alienware X51. It starts at $699, and for that you’ll receive an Intel Core [...]
Posted by David on January 18, 2012 ·
The iMainGo XP is a portable speaker system designed for the iPad family. It delivers big sound on the go, and sports a clever design. It’s a breeze to setup making this accessory a must-have if you want to enjoy multimedia while you’re on the road. It’s also not bad for a portable business presentation system. Using Portable Sound Laboratory’s sx149 digital [...]
Posted by David on January 17, 2012 ·
Vizio has officially entered the computer market and will be releasing their all-in-one PCs and laptops this spring. Their all-in-one PCs will come in two sizes—24-and 27-inch versions—and feature a very sleek design (that’s sharp and elegant at the same time) with an ultra-thin keyboard, touchpad and a base unit. The screen is said to be thinner than the iMac, only because [...]
Posted by David on January 14, 2012 ·
Last week rumors began to circulate that Apple was planning to open small retail stores in as many as 25 Target locations. During a presentation on Thursday at CES, Target confirmed that it will have 25 stores featuring “special displays” of Apple products. Neither company has provided details on the partnership, however it will likely be similar to Apple’s deal with Best [...]
Motorola Droid RAZR Review
Posted by David on January 13, 2012 ·
The Motorola Droid RAZR is being touted as the latest flagship phone from Verizon, and for good reason. The company is claiming that it is the thinnest smartphone to date, and we can’t argue with that. This thing is wafer-thin, but that does not slow down its performance or features. In fact, this sucker is very robust, durable and just plain cool. The Droid RAZR is a descendant [...]
Posted by David on January 13, 2012 ·
Vizio, manufacturer of ground-breaking TVs and accessories, has announced two Google TV powered set-top boxes, the VAP430 and the VBR430. The VAP430 Stream player picks up where the Revue left off , adding the Google TV experience and access ot streaming media in any existing setup. Meanwhile, the VBR430 Blu-ray player adds discs to the mix of a VIA platform (standard and Plus) that [...]
Polaroid reveals the SC1630 Smart Camera with Android onboard
Posted by David on January 12, 2012 ·
The Polaroid SC1630 has a 16-Megapixal Zoom Point-and-Shoot Camera At CES this week, Polaroid surprised everyone when they revealed a new camera powered by Android. The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera is a 3.2-inch device, and it features a huge 16-megapixel camera capable of 3x optical zoom on a 36-108mm lens. When connected to Wi-Fi, users can instantly upload their images to social networking [...]
Sony reveals Xperia S sporting 12-megapixels
Posted by David on January 11, 2012 ·
Sony announced another addition to the company’s Xperia line at the Consumer Electronics Show, the Sony Xperia S. The smartphone features 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 display, 1GB of RAM, and a massive 12-megapixel rear camera, complete with Sony’s Exmor R backlit sensor. The Xperia S will be available in both 16GB and 32GB models, though unfortunately Sony has [...]
Lenovo releases the 10-Inch Transformable IdeaTab S2
Posted by David on January 10, 2012 ·
Lenovo just released a new tablet, the Lenovo IdeaTab S2. The device measures just 8.69mm thick and comes with a 10-inch display. The operating system runs Google’s latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The keyboard is an extra, which adds a little thickness to the tablet. In a similar way to the Transformer Prime, the S2 keyboard allows the tablet portion to be docked so it [...]
Logitech Mini Boom Box for Smartphones
Posted by David on December 30, 2011 ·
Logitech just announced the Mini Boom Box, an audio device for owners of tablets, smartphones and anything else that can play audio files and can communicate via Bluetooth. The Logitech Mini Boombox is not just any audio output device. Though the main principle of audio generation is the same, the role of it is quite specialized compared to the general crowd of headphones, headsets and [...]
Posted by David on December 1, 2011 ·
ASUS’s Eee Pad Transformer tablet successor is launching December 12th. The Transformer Prime became available for pre-order last week, and industry reviews of the new gadget have been pretty stellar. This could be one of the most eagerly anticipated Android tablet launches to date. The convertible Asus Transformer Tablet features a 1.3GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor, Android 3.2 [...]
Posted by David on November 29, 2011 ·
Europe’s SUBSONIC has a cool new gaming accessory out called Racin’ Pro. The Racin’Pro is compatible with PS3™ and PC games and platforms, and features a padded, upholstered seat, steering wheel and pedals adjustable for height, depth and inclination. Other product highlights include DualShock®3 compatibility with two vibration feedback motors for realistic circuit shocks [...]
Posted by David on November 29, 2011 ·
Would it surprise you that iPad game developers are starting to emulate Microsoft’s Kinect module with new games that use body motion as the controls. Introducing the world’s first iOS game played using your body’s own motion, without any added hardware. It’s called “Fuego’s River Adventure” and it’s the story of Fuego, who crashes in the jungle [...]
Posted by David on November 29, 2011 ·
If you own an Kinect module for your Xbox 360, you’ve probably found it useful to control a movie or play a game using voice and gestures. I still marvel at this technology, and have considered the Kinect device a gadget that will springboard many new technologies like it in 2012 and beyond. There are now reports that the next-generation Kinect 2 will be able to detect emotions and [...]
Posted by David on November 28, 2011 ·
Lenovo, the world’s #2 PC manufacturer recently announced the IdeaCentre Q180 – the world’s smallest desktop PC, with multimedia features that can turn your TV into an entertainment hub for videos, games, web browsing and more. Slim and compact, the Q180 comes complete with a range of multimedia features including full HD graphics, 7.1 surround sound, plus an optional Blu-ray Disk™ [...]
Posted by David on November 27, 2011 ·
The beta version of Skifta appeared back in February. It was a cool app for beaming media on your smartphone to any DLNA capable device, especially internet-connected TVs. Now the full version is available, and it’s added a sweet new feature, which allows you to stream media from your other gear to your Android device, over 3G. The makers of Skifta, Qualcomm Atheros, also announced [...]
Posted by David on November 22, 2011 ·
Skype’s new update launched on Tuesday, and it brings a cool new feature to both the Windows and Mac environments. Now, Skype lets you message as well as make video calls with people logged into Facebook. When you download the new version of Skype, you are presented with the option to connect to Facebook. Once connected, you can then see which of your friends are available to chat [...]
Posted by David on November 22, 2011 ·
Samsung has just introduced a new Chromebook. Specifically, it’s a WiFi only version and is part of the Series 5 Chromebook line. The Chromebook has a 12.1-inch screen that can display 1280×800 pixels. It runs an Intel Atom Dual-Core processor, has WiFi, but 3G is not available on this model. Additionally, a webcam is built in along with a mini-VGA port. It also has a slightly [...]
Posted by David on November 22, 2011 ·
Google’s Android website, the official site of everything Android, has just posted a thorough whitepaper on the upcoming Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Actually the new OS just debuted on Monday with the release of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus launch. While Gingerbread was designed for smartphones and Honeycomb for tablets, the new operating system has been designed [...]
Posted by David on November 22, 2011 ·
It’s very likely that online retail giant Amazon might be following up their best-selling Kindle Fire tablet with a smartphone by next year. This week the Amazon Kindle Fire was launched in the US. The Fire is Amazons first tablet, sporting Android 2.3 operating system. It is expected that Amazon will launch the Amazon Kindle Phone sometime in 2012. “Based on our supply [...]
House of Marley Freedom Collection Zion Earphones
Posted by David on November 21, 2011 ·
Bob Marley Family develop Premium headphone and earphone line for the masses Billions of people can’t be wrong about Bob Marley. The reggae icon challenged main stream music and harvested devoted fans all over the world with his music. Now, the Marley family continues to deliver music in the form of hardware….more specifically a media accessory line called “House of Marley”, [...]
Posted by David on November 18, 2011 ·
The Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia’s upcoming flagship Windows Phone, has been spotted in a promo video for developers. The video was posted to Nokia’s public YouTube channel before being marked private. It doesn’t tell us much, although it does have a caption that reads, “When you bring together Nokia’s stunning new hardware and a dynamic Microsoft OS you get amazing every day.” Nokia’s [...]
Posted by David on November 17, 2011 ·
The tablet market, which was cited as the fastest growing sector in technology by every tech publication imaginable a couple of months ago, might be seeing an abrupt shift in this designation. While industry experts saw every manufacturing giant scrambling to come out with their own best-selling slate this year, the emerging consensus today cites a trend that might be leaning back towards [...]