Archive for January, 2011

Sony NGP Handheld

Sony NGP Handheld

Sony NGP Handheld —The new Sony NGP has multiple touchpads, four times the resolution and dual analog sticks, a quad-core Cortex-A9 processor and, on top of that, a quad-core Imagination Technologies PowerVR SGX543MP4+ GPU.  It’s nicknamed the PSP3, and won’t be available until the holiday season, but the NGP has already been dubbed the super-phone of this year, and we are biting [...]
Sidekick 4G in the wild

Sidekick 4G in the wild

Sidekick 4G in the wild —Last week T-Mobile indicated that it would soon launch an HSPA+ compatible Sidekick sequel.  Yesterday, images were  leaked of the Sidekick 4G. The Sidekick 4G will be manufactured by Samsung The T-Mobile Sidekick 4G is manufactured by Samsung, and the device pictured is said to be running a customized version of Android 2.2.1. It is unclear if this is a final build [...]
Second Iteration Apple Peel adds voice and data to iPod touch

Second Iteration Apple Peel adds voice and data to iPod touch

Second Iteration Apple Peel adds voice and data to iPod touch —The Apple Peel 520 gives Apple’s iPod touch the ability to connect to a cellular data network.  It also allows users to send and receive voice calls and SMS from an iPod touch. Yoison, the company behind the Apple Peel, is already working on a next-generation Peel that brings several additions to the table. Upcoming Peel will include [...]
iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot to run $20/mo. on Verizon

iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot to run $20/mo. on Verizon

iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot to run $20/mo. on Verizon —Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam confirmed that there would be a $30 unlimited data plan available for iPhone 4 purchasers at launch. He also stated that the unlimited plan would only be available for a limited time, and that Verizon would then move to a tiered data plan structure similar to that of AT&T.  Additionally, the Personal Hotspot feature [...]
JVC GS-TD1 full HD 3D Consumer Camcorder

JVC GS-TD1 full HD 3D Consumer Camcorder

JVC GS-TD1 full HD 3D Consumer Camcorder —JVC is about to release the GS-TD1, a 3D high definition consumer camcorder that combines a couple of proprietary lenses, two CMOS sensors and a newly developed imaging engine to simultaneously record both left and right 1920 x 1080i resolution images. The GS-TD1 also has a 5x optical zoom while recording in 3D mode, optical image stabilization, onboard [...]
New HP webOS tablet trademarks leaked

New HP webOS tablet trademarks leaked

New HP webOS tablet trademarks leaked —Several newly uncovered trademark filings could indicate possible names for HP’s upcoming webOS tablets. The trademark filings, which were revealed today, include “HP Duopad,” “HP Touchcanvas” and “HP Touchslate.” Earlier trademarks suggest that one of HP’s tablets could also be named “HP Touchpad.” HP is holding a press event early next [...]
iPhone 5 & iPad 2 will support NFC mobile payment

iPhone 5 & iPad 2 will support NFC mobile payment

iPhone 5 & iPad 2 will support NFC mobile payment —Reports are indicating that Apple plans to add a mobile payment feature to future iOS devices. The service, which utilizes a Near-Field Communication chip and a software solution, will be integrated into Apple’s next-generation iPhone and iPad. NFC will be integrated into Apple’s next-generation iPhone and iPad   The source of this new [...]
LG to announce Optimus 3D next month

LG to announce Optimus 3D next month

LG to announce Optimus 3D next month —Reports are suggesting that LG will announce their rumored 3D smartphone, the Optimus 3D, next month. LG on Tuesday circulated an invitation to press and bloggers for an event that will be held in Barcelona during this year’s Mobile World Congress. While the invitation does not mention the LG Optimus 3D by name, it does picture an unannounced LG Optimus [...]
L.A. Noire coming May 17th

L.A. Noire coming May 17th

L.A. Noire coming May 17th —Rockstar has announced the official launch date of their ground-breaking and anticipated L.A. Noire Xbox 360 game, which is now set to hit store shelves on May 17th.  And along with that info they released the second full trailer. L.A. Noire will hit shelves May 17th A few days ago, Amazon and a few other retailers launched the game’s product page and attached [...]
Hindsight 30 Rear View Bicycle System

Hindsight 30 Rear View Bicycle System

Hindsight 30 Rear View Bicycle System —This handy rear view camera system from Cerevellum, called the Hindsight 30, has a 3.5-inch transflective display that can be mounted on your handle bars.  Thanks to the magic of wireless technology, it connects with a small camera mounted underneath the rider’s seat and provides a crystal clear view of what’s coming up the rear, perfect for big-city [...]
Griffin Stompbox allows iPad foot control

Griffin Stompbox allows iPad foot control

Griffin Stompbox allows iPad foot control —Your iPad is obviously for more than just surfing the web and watching videos.  Music enthusiasts like the iPad because there are a lot of  musician-geared apps and accessories pouring into the market. The Stompbox from Griffin works in tandem with Frontier Design’s iShred LIVE guitar app, which let’s you jam out on your iPad to a variety of settings [...]
iChef is a oven with built-in brain

iChef is a oven with built-in brain

iChef is a oven with built-in brain —The iChef is a stellar oven with a memorized cookbook. Gorenje, an European appliance maker, ships their oven model together with a computer brain that’s capable of fully automizing nearly every culinary task. And it’s all touch-controlled. With MyBake, ProBake and StepBake modes, you can program up to three steps into the process with the iChef Basically, [...]
HP webOS Topaz tablet revealed

HP webOS Topaz tablet revealed

HP webOS Topaz tablet revealed —Next month at HP’s webOS press event, we’ve been hearing of two tablets coming out.  One was revealed today on Precentral.net blog, the Topaz. A render of Palm’s large-form tablet was first seen earlier this month, but this time around there are specs and plenty of details to go along with new renders and slides. Codenamed Topaz, this webOS-powered [...]
Google launches Cloud Print for Android & iOS

Google launches Cloud Print for Android & iOS

Google launches Cloud Print for Android & iOS —Google announced a service called Cloud Print last year that enables users to print wirelessly and remotely from within Gmail and Google Docs. Though the service hasn’t garnered much media attention, it shows a great deal of potential and it removes some of the barriers associated with wireless printing.  Google’s Cloud Print does not require [...]
Kosoku Dog Leash by Quirky

Kosoku Dog Leash by Quirky

Kosoku Dog Leash by Quirky —The Quirky-developed Kosoku Dog Leash features a fully retractable 6-foot leash, reflective tape for extra visibility at night, an ergonomic handle for comfort, and an integrated side pocket for bags should you live in an area where picking up after your dog is required. It’s just another example of how the collective thinking at Quirky produces great ideas, and [...]
HP/Palm Suiting up for Topaz and Opal Tablets

HP/Palm Suiting up for Topaz and Opal Tablets

HP/Palm Suiting up for Topaz and Opal Tablets —Blog Engadget got their hands on some rendered images of Palm’s (HP’s) latest tablets about to be introduced.  HP and Palm got together to build the Topaz webOS tablet, and someone working for them was kind enough to leak these images for the rest of the world. Palm's Topaz is the 9-inch model, while a smaller, 7-inch tablet is pegged [...]
Apple App Store hits 10 billion

Apple App Store hits 10 billion

Apple App Store hits 10 billion — A week ago Apple posted up their 10 billion App Store download counter, and that’s all the time it took to hit the the enormous milestone. The person who downloaded the 10 billionth app will be announced within a couple days according to Apple Apple has sold over 10 billion apps to customers in just a few years. With Apple’s pace of hitting this many app [...]
Samsung introducing the HMX-Q10 with Switch Grip

Samsung introducing the HMX-Q10 with Switch Grip

Samsung introducing the HMX-Q10 with Switch Grip —Samsung is introducing their latest HMX-Q10 camcorder.  With ease-of -use as a major focus for this little beauty, it incorporates some ground-breaking technology and smart features that have Samsung HMX-Q10 reviews pouring in. Now consumers can record high quality videos easily and affordably. The HMX-Q10's Switch Grip allows you to hold [...]
Logitech Couch Mouse 515M can be used anywhere

Logitech Couch Mouse 515M can be used anywhere

Logitech Couch Mouse 515M can be used anywhere —The Logitech Couch Mouse M515 works on any surface, and is geared towards the couch dweller as it sports a completely sealed bottom to prevent lint (think blankets) and other debris from building up, which is further complimented by its easy glide base.   Logitech Couch Mouse 515M sports a completely sealed bottom to prevent lint and other debris [...]
Prazza Golf Ball & Tracker finds your ball up to 100m

Prazza Golf Ball & Tracker finds your ball up to 100m

Prazza Golf Ball & Tracker finds your ball up to 100m —Losing your ball is a regular pain for all golfers. It’s expensive, it costs you shots, and it slows you down. Most golfers lose four golf balls per round, on average, and spend over 30 minutes per round searching for their ball in the rough or the trees. Play Prazza, and play on. Effective within 100m, your Prazza tracker will find [...]
Skizee skier assisted pushing machine

Skizee skier assisted pushing machine

Skizee skier assisted pushing machine —The Skizee is a powered tread that pushes skiers across the snow at speeds of up to 22 mph. Skizee users stand on their own skis in front of the unit, letting it push them forward with a bar that rests against their backside. Handles that extend forward from either side of that bar allow users to balance themselves, and control the throttle. The Skizze is [...]
Linksys E4200 Router

Linksys E4200 Router

Linksys E4200 Router —The new Linksys E4200 WiFi router is sexy and sleek.  There are 6 hidden antennas for maximum throughput, the ability to broadcast over 2.4Ghz and 5.5Ghz, four Gigabyte Ethernet ports for you cord lovers and a USB port that lets you share files over the network with support for UPnP AV media serving. 6 hidden antennas for maximum throughput You can purchase the Linksys [...]
First look at Apple’s iOS 4.3

First look at Apple’s iOS 4.3

First look at Apple’s iOS 4.3 —With Apple’s “multi-tasking” gestures onboard the latest iOS 4.3 beta , these gesture controls enable use of four and five finger gestures to do three things: close applications (through pinching with four or five fingers), switch between open applications (sliding 4/5 fingers right or left), and show the list of open applications (slide [...]
Nintendo 3DS Launches March 27th for $250

Nintendo 3DS Launches March 27th for $250

Nintendo 3DS Launches March 27th for $250 —Nintendo has announced that the 3Ds, the 3D version of their handheld video game system, will go on sale in the US March 27th and cost $250.  That’s a hefty price tag for a portable system, especially when you consider the price of a home console, which now costs equally as much but lacks the built-in 3D screen and the portable form factor. Nintendo [...]
Jawbone Era Bluetooth Headset with built-in Accelerometer

Jawbone Era Bluetooth Headset with built-in Accelerometer

Jawbone Era Bluetooth Headset with built-in Accelerometer —The Jawbone Era by Aliph has some cool and notable features, first and foremost the accelerometer.   Certainly the accelerometer has become a staple in all smartphones since the advent of the iPhone.  While it’s functionality is limited to just two functions – pairing the headsets by shaking, and tapping it to begin and end calls [...]
Pioneer Cyclocomputer Runs Android

Pioneer Cyclocomputer Runs Android

Pioneer Cyclocomputer Runs Android —The Pioneer Cyclocomputer is the first cycling computer that runs Android, graphics and an app integration. “This device is mainly for road bikes and other sports bikes. It can calculate speed, cadence, heart rate, and power. This cyclocomputer supports the ANT+ wireless specification. In addition, Pioneer has now developed a sensor for attachment to the [...]
Could iPad 2 be coming February 9th?

Could iPad 2 be coming February 9th?

Could iPad 2 be coming February 9th? —Here’s what we know.  “iPad 1″ was announced on February 27th, a Wednesday of last year . Icons representing the iPad, seen above on the left, show “27″ as the date on the calendar. Apple’s latest iOS beta, however, includes a new icon for the iPad that shows a “9″ on the calendar app. Clues on released images are indicating [...]
Starbucks now accepting mobile payments nationwide

Starbucks now accepting mobile payments nationwide

Starbucks now accepting mobile payments nationwide —Starting today, you can swipe your iPhone, iPod touch, or BlackBerry at almost all Starbucks locations to pay for your coffee . The program had been piloted in California and many New York stores and allows you to use the Starbucks Mobile Card iPhone app to add your Starbucks Cards, track rewards, and also reload your cards from your phone. To [...]
HP webOS 7-inch & 9-inch tablets coming in July

HP webOS 7-inch & 9-inch tablets coming in July

HP webOS 7-inch & 9-inch tablets coming in July —Engadget has gotten their hands on some images of HP’s unannounced 7-inch and 9-inch webOS tablets. The site’s source indicates that the smaller and larger tablets bear the code names Opal and Topaz respectively. The images indicate that both devices will have a front-facing camera and a micro-USB charging port.  Additionally, the devices [...]
iPad 2 could sport vibrating motor

iPad 2 could sport vibrating motor

iPad 2 could sport vibrating motor —GlobalDirectParts, consumer electronics parts supplier for iPad and a source that has proven reliable in the past for revealing components that will allegedly be part upcoming Apple products, has added two interesting new items to its website in conjunction with Apple’s upcoming next-generation iPad. iPad 2 could have a motor that vibrates, possibly for [...]