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Faurecia SmartFit phone app adjusts car seats for optimum fit

Posted by dnovak on November 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

Automotive parts designer Faurecia has what it is touting as a complete car seat adjuster in the form of its new smartphone-based SmartFit system. The system consists of a smartphone app, and custom SmartFit car seats. If you were to buy a car equipped with these seats, you would start by firing up the app, and submitting your physical specifications through a tailored fitting process. This would [...]

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Wowwee Cinemin Slice iPad and iPhone Projector Dock

Posted by dnovak on November 24, 2010 · 0 Comment

The Cinemin Slice iPad and iPhone dock from Wowwee are the first docks to feature a pico projector. But it’s not just a projector. You can put an iPhone into the dock section, or pull on it, and it retracts to accommodate the iPad. The dock’s speaker’s are smallish, 2×6 Watt, but there’s a headphone jack that will let you tie it into a bigger sound system. Mini-HDMI and AV ports will let [...]

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ThinkGeek iPhone 4 Keyboard

Posted by dnovak on November 23, 2010 · 0 Comment

ThinkGeek’s iPhone keyboard case adds a QWERTY keyboard, which slides out, all the while providing some protection to your iPhone 4. It connects over Bluetooth, so you’ll need to keep it charged if you want to make use of the feature. The battery is good for up to 45 days, which can be extended or shortened depending on usage and activated power saving features. The ThinkGeek iPHone 4 Keyboard [...]

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Microsoft Lync Jabra Touchscreen Headsets

Posted by dnovak on November 23, 2010 · 0 Comment

Microsoft’s Lync aspires to be the next generation of unified communications, and its first week of existence has already gotten six new touchscreen headsets designed for it by Jabra. All six models belong to either the Jabra Pro 9400 or Jabra Go 6400 series, and come with pretty much the same base unit design, but have headsets varying in size. They range from full featured and full size headphones, [...]

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Dell Inspiron Duo Windows 7 Tablet

Posted by dnovak on November 22, 2010 · 0 Comment

The Dell Inspiron Duo is a Windows alternative to the iPad. It’s a 10-inch screen tablet netbook that can transform from tablet to touchscreen netbook, and comes with a custom interface layered on top of Windows 7, which personalizes the tablet and makes for an easier Mac-like experience. A JBL speaker dock is optional, and turns the Inspiron Duo into a clock radio/media player, cradling it in its [...]

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RIM touts Playbook over iPad

Posted by dnovak on November 21, 2010 · 0 Comment

RIM just put together a three minute video pitting the unreleased and unfinished Playbook tablet against Apple’s iPad. RIM boasts its device’s superior web-page rendering speed, super Flash performance, a perfect score on the Acid 3 browser test with no rendering artifacts, and JavaScript fluidity.

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Google CEO shows off Nexus S

Posted by dnovak on November 21, 2010 · 0 Comment

Google CEO Eric Schmidt decided to bring a shiny new Samsung-built Nexus S on stage with him at the Web 2.0 summit recently. The unreleased Gingerbread phone is looking awesome and will sport NFC (Near Field Communication). Google’s Nexus S has a formal unveiling slotted in the next few weeks.

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Impressions of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab

Posted by dnovak on November 19, 2010 · 0 Comment

If you don’t know yet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is now available, and you can pick up this 7″ 1024 by 600 multi-touch tablet from T Mobile or Sprint for $399 with a two-year contract. Alternatively you could pay $600 to own the device contract-free from Verizon. That’s $30 less than the cheapest of the 3G iPads unsubsidized, and close to $220 less if you opt to get help from a carrier. The [...]

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Sprint discontinues the Palm Pre

Posted by dnovak on November 18, 2010 · 0 Comment

PreCentral.net is reporting that Sprint’s Palm Pre has been designated as EOL (End of Life) by the carrier, meaning it will no longer be sold. Remaining inventory, which is said to be in the hundreds, will be depleted by physical Sprint stores and telesales. Though no announcement has been made, this could mean that Sprint will soon offer the Palm Pre 2 as a replacement to the original. Of course [...]

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Dual-core Samsung Galaxy 2 to succeed Galaxy S in Q1 2011

Posted by dnovak on November 18, 2010 · 0 Comment

Reports are flowing in that two unreleased smartphones, a prototype of Sony Ericsson’s upcoming Anzu that will launch as the Xperia X12, and Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S successor, are coming soon. The Galaxy 2 features a dual-core processor and an impressive Super-AMOLED display, due to hit the first quarter of 2011. It is possible that Galaxy 2, known also as the Samsung i9100, could be Samsung’s [...]

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LG’s flagship Android device, ‘Star’, with 4-inch screen, Tegra 2, 1080p

Posted by dnovak on November 18, 2010 · 0 Comment

Engadget is reporting that this is the LG “Star”; LG’s upcoming, flagship, Android handset. The unreleased phone will sport a dual-core, Tegra 2 processor along with a 4-inch screen, 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with flash and full 1080p video-recording, front-facing camera of an unknown pixel-count, microSD card slot, and 1500 mAh battery. The version of Android that will run on STAR will [...]

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AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon will launch NFC mobile commerce network

Posted by dnovak on November 18, 2010 · 0 Comment

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless announced ISIS, the new “mobile commerce network” that aims to use NFC (near-field communication) technology to make mobile phones the preferred method of payment for consumer point-of-sales transactions. “While payments are at the core of the offering, it is only the start,” reads the press release. “Isis intends to deliver a complete mobile wallet [...]

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Jitsuro Mase’s i3DG add-on gadget for the iPhone

Posted by dnovak on November 17, 2010 · 0 Comment

With Jitsuro Mase’s i3DG add-on gadget for the iPhone and other iOS devices as well, you can view 3D images and video without adorning your face with fancy 3D glasses. It does the trick by placing a half-silvered mirror in front of the image, tilted at a 45 degree angle. It’s known as the Pepper Ghost technique. Having won an honorary mention at the Ars Electronica Festival 2010, the i3DG will [...]

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Orbitz launches iOS and Android app

Posted by dnovak on November 16, 2010 · 0 Comment

If you’re a traveling iOS or Android user out there, the new Orbitz mobile apps may help make your life a little easier. Orbitz just launched a dedicated app for not just Apple’s iOS platform, but for Android as well. You can search through flights, hotels, cars all from your device and even book full trips. That’s in addition to checking your flight status, finding deals, and more. Orbitz [...]

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Netflix coming to Android next year

Posted by David on November 15, 2010 · 0 Comment

The ever-popular streaming movie service is coming to Android. Netflix announced that they will start to appear on select Android devices in early 2011. The reason why Netflix for Android won’t immediately be available on every Android handset is due to a lack of a generic and complete platform security and content protection mechanism for Android. There seems to be a DRM issue with making Netflix’s [...]

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Samsung Continuum smartphone gets Verizon debut

Posted by David on November 13, 2010 · 0 Comment

Samsung’s new Android-based Continuum model sports two AMOLED displays. Sitting underneath the main screen is a ticker display that is used to feed the user news and information without interfering with what’s being displayed above. Other features include a 5 megapixel camera, the ability to act as a hotspot for other wireless devices, and a six-axis sensor that works with the accelerometer [...]

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Joby Gorillamobile iPhone 4 Tripod System

Posted by David on November 13, 2010 · 0 Comment

Joby’s latest announcement is it’s Tripod System for the iPhone 4. They’ve launched the GorillaMobile for iPhone 4. It’s got all the Joby features you’ve come to expect, and includes a rubber case with built-in rail system that makes sliding the phone on and off the tripod a breeze. If you purchase an optional screw you can use a small point and shoot with the tripod as well. Joby [...]

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LG L-03C 12.1 MP Camera Phone

Posted by David on November 13, 2010 · 0 Comment

The LG L-03C is a point and shoot digital camera with a 12.1 megapixel sensor capable of ISO up to 3200, shooting through a Pentax 1:2.6-5.5 lens with 3X optical zoom. It’s even capable of 720p video recording. On top of that, its phone capabilities include GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G. More details to come on this beast.

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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 iPod Dock

Posted by David on November 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

The Band & Olufsen Beosound 8 iPod Dock runs around $1,400, however, it is one of the most unique docks to date. The discs are in fact the speakers and can each pump out 70 watts of juice, which is impressive given their size. If the iPhone isn’t your main mode of audio playback, there is also a USB plug, AUX headphone input and the ability to stream tunes using the Apple Airport Express. Avalable [...]

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Energy Sistem’s Android-based Energy Tablet

Posted by David on November 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

Energy Sistem has set a pre-Christmas release date for its new Android-based, 5-inch touchscreen tablet computer. The Energy Tablet i504 is powered by a Rockchip processor, can render video in 720p high definition, is Wi-Fi-enabled and has both internal storage and expansion opportunities. To the side of the display is a built-in webcam and an optical trackball. The device runs on Android 2.1 and [...]

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RIM Playbook coming Q1 2011 for under $500

Posted by David on November 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

RIM’s Co-CEO, Jim Balsillie, indicated his company’s Playbook tablet would be available in North American markets in Q1 of 2011 for under $500. The $500 price point is notable for the industry as it is where Apple’s 16GB Wi-Fi iPad currently sits. RIM may sell the Playbook through retail stores like Target and Best Buy, and the device would be available globally in Q2 of 2011.

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Windows Phone 7 launches in the U.S

Posted by David on November 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

Windows Phone 7 handsets are now available for purchase in the U.S. Microsoft launched its new mobile OS last month in Europe. The HTC Surround, Samsung Focus, HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro are already available for purchase. The LG Quantum is also available for pre-order from AT&T. Expect to pay $199.99 for any of the aforementioned Windows Phones, though better deals are available through Amazon.com.

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DashLink iPhone/iPod Touch dock for Harley Davidson Motorcycles

Posted by David on November 11, 2010 · 0 Comment

The DashLink from Hell’s Foundry replaces the stock fuel tank console on your Harley-Davidson with an integrated dock that securely holds your iPhone or iPod Touch, while keeping it charged and ready for use. The DashLink lets you see and use the iPhone screen, so you can listen to music while you ride, run a GPS application, and so on. Both the iPhone and the iPod Touch use sold-state flash memory, [...]

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Dell Inspiron Duo Tablet Coming Soon

Posted by dnovak on November 10, 2010 · 0 Comment

In attempt to lobby for interest, Dell just released a teaser video of the yet to be released Dell Inspiron Duo Tablet. Essentially, it’s a netbook sized device (10-inch screen) that sports a swivel screen allowing it to convert from a tablet to a full on netbook in a matter of seconds. As of now we know that it will run a full version of Windows 7 Home Premium and that it’s powered by [...]

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