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Sprint Promoting Upcoming Samsung Epic 4G with New Website
Posted by on August 4, 2010 · 0 Comment
Sprint’s second 3G/4G dual-mode handset, the Samsung Epic 4G, has gone hollywood with its very own webpage (on the Sprint Site), dedicated to features and specifications of this much anticipated handset. Not a whole lot of new data on this micro-site, but you can submit your email, and you’ll be notified when the device is available. http://now.sprint.com/epic4g/ Published on August 4, [...]
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Handcase Launches Mobile Search Engine GUNE
Posted by on August 4, 2010 · 0 Comment
Handcase is launching a new mobile search system called Gune. Gune is a system of meta-search, which searches other sites and generates a single page of results, optimized for small screen phones and smartphones. The websites consulted by the Gune are: Google and Bing. http://www.handycase.com/gune Gune makes the only mobile search, with results on one page, and subsequently puts it in lists of ten [...]
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Zeo Personal Sleep Coach Launches iPhone App
Posted by on August 3, 2010 · 0 Comment
The first generation of the iPhone app for Zeo is now available! You’ll remember the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach System we reviewed a while back– a night-stand-size system that tracks and measures your sleep patterns, and helps you to analyze why you’re not sleeping, and further more, tries to correct it. Now you can take all your sleep data with you and analyze it on the go. It’s [...]
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STIHL MS 362 C-Q Chainsaw, The Master of Its Domain
Posted by on August 3, 2010 · 0 Comment
The perfect combination of fuel efficiency, torque, power, and weight, the STIHL MS 362 C-Q is engineered to save pro users both time and money. It features advanced engine technology, and delivers up to 20% greater fuel efficiency and 70% fewer emissions compared to previous models. Designed for logging, thinning, arbor work and large woodcutting jobs, the MS 362 CQ chain saw features a new pre-separation [...]
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The Tiny Stealth LPC 100 Computer
Posted by on August 3, 2010 · 0 Comment
The LPC 100 from Canada’s Stealth Computers is a tiny, 1,2 kbs, brick-size PC, that packs quite a punch for its miniscule footprint. Available in either an Intel Dual Core Celeron T3100 or an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, the the LPC100 stuffs up to 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 500GB hard drive. Other featuers include 3-USB ports, a DVI-I Video, 2 PS/2 ports and I/O connectivity, all at a slightly [...]
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Perfect Portions Digital Food Scale
Posted by on August 3, 2010 · 0 Comment
The Perfect Portions Digital Scale gives you the ability to monitor your nutrition easily, thanks to its familiar Nutrition Facts label, which can display key food stats like calories, fats, carbs, and sugars for close to 2,000 foods, and adjust them by weight. You can also track daily totals and program in up to 99 other commons foods you eat on a regular basis that may not be included in the database. The [...]
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Redbox will Offer $1.50 Blu-ray Rentals This Fall
Posted by on August 3, 2010 · 0 Comment
Redbox is going to have Blu-ray rentals at most all of their distinquished-looking computerized kiosks. They’ve already rolled out the service at 13,300 of their rental locations, and they expect all 26,000 to be Blu-Ray-equipped by Fall. Choice titles include The Book Of Eli & The Bounty Hunter will be the first motion pictures offered with the Blu-Ray format. No word yet on the Blu-ray/DVD [...]
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Samsung SCH-R900, Verizon’s First LTE Phone
Posted by on August 3, 2010 · 0 Comment
The FCC has approved what should be Verizon’s first LTE Phone, the Samsung SCH-R900. This baby has LTE capabilities using the 1700 / 1900 radio bands. MetroPCS has already announced plans to launch the first LTE / CDMA phone in the U.S., the Samsung SCH-R900, and the recent FCC approval sort of confirms the spectrum that MetroPCS uses in various parts of the U.S. Little details about the phone [...]
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Toshiba Smart Pad Tablet Coming to Form
Posted by on August 2, 2010 · 0 Comment
A few months ago, Toshiba talked about an upcoming tablet, the Smart Pad. Toshiba Australia’s Managing Director Mark Whittard showed off the device this week and gave journalists a couple details about it. The upcoming Smart Pad will sport an HDMI output and USB support, ports which are missing from Toshiba’s primary competitor, the iPad. The jury is still out whether it will run Windows [...]
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Blender Bottle Gets Rid of Protein Globs
Posted by on August 2, 2010 · 0 Comment
If you drink whey protein, or the like, you’re probably familiar with the mixing phenomenon when the powder hits the milk or water. Many times it produces globs of protein powder that lump up your cocktail, and nothing seems to break up the beastly morsels. The Blender Bottle provides a unique solution to the “protein globs” problem. The simple design includes a small stainless steel wire [...]
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Netgear Introduces ReadyNAS Ultra
Posted by on August 2, 2010 · 0 Comment
Netgear has introduced the next generation network storage systems for those managing a lot of digital content. With the option of a 2-Bay, 6-Bay and 4-Bay storage systems, the new ReadyNAS Ultra is capable of encoding and decoding HD video to any DLNA certified device. The ReadyNAS Ultra lineup produces double the speed, and all ReadyNAS systems will be powered by an Intel Atom Processors and up [...]
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Plextor Announces USB Blu-Ray Drive
Posted by on August 2, 2010 · 0 Comment
Plextor’s new PX-B120U is a standard BD-ROM drive, with Blu-ray playback and CD/DVD burning, but the real selling point here is its USB power, which gives it portability. Plextor’s also coming out with a Home Media Center called the PlexMedia, and you can hook it up to that as well. You can even use it on your MacBook. The PX-B120U is available now for $99.99 MSRP. Here’s the release…… Plextor [...]
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Bosch Rotak Li Electric Lawn Mowers
Posted by on August 2, 2010 · 0 Comment
The Bosch Rotak Li Series eliminates the power cord in exchange for a lithium-ion battery that’s good for cutting 3,300 square feet of grass per charge and can fully charge in an hour, or hit 80% in 30 minutes. Besides eliminating the safety hazard of running over the chord, the battery gives users the freedom to mow anywhere, and its electric motor also produces 10x less CO2 than comparable gas-powered [...]
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Roland Houses New Piano Models with SuperNATURAL Piano Sound Engine
Posted by on July 31, 2010 · 0 Comment
Roland has given four instruments in their new line-up an updated SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine for improved velocity response, note decay and key-range behavior as well as more realistic ivory and ebony keys. These key models are part of Roland’s home digital piano family, and promise to make them sound more authentic, and provide a more natural feel with the keys. Roland’s new sound [...]
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Samsung Epic 4G Approaching Launch
Posted by on July 31, 2010 · 0 Comment
Samsung and Sprint will be introducing the latest 4G smartphone, the Epic 4G. Steve Elfman, President of Sprint’s Network Operations and Wholesale, said in a press statement that Sprint has indeed taken another major leap forward by announcing a smartphone which is 4G capable. According to his statement, Samsung Epic 4G joins a prestigious and high-end portfolio of devices that offer high-def [...]
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Skype Background VoIP for iPhone
Posted by on July 31, 2010 · 0 Comment
Users of Skype for the iPhone can now receive background Skype calls while using iOS 4 on the iPhone 4 and 3GS. A notification will pop up, which you can then answer while continuing to use other apps. Best of all, they won’t be charging for using the feature over 3G. The new Skype Background VoIP for iPhone is a premier app for Apple’s 4th generation iPhone, and will be an even bigger selling [...]
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Nike Boom App- Serious Tunes For Serious Athletes
Posted by on July 31, 2010 · 0 Comment
Apple’s mobile products certainly got its start with music, and with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android becoming a core workout accessory, all the major sports brands are looking to cash in on this market with workout companion apps, all with a focus to motivate and help track performance. Nike Boom is a free app that syncs your music with your workouts to help keep you focused and motivated. [...]
Verizon’s Samsung Haven….For Seniors
Posted by on July 31, 2010 · 0 Comment
Verizon Wireless has launched the senior-friendly Samsung Haven. The Haven is being marketed to older folks and those with challenging eyesight. The Haven’s adjustable fonts, 2.2 inch easy-to-read display, well-being and medical management tools, and a dedicated In Case of Emergency (ICE) button will bode well with those needing some help seeing their phones buttons and toggles. The flip phone [...]
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Sharp to Push Video and Audio in XMDF for Upcoming eReaders
Posted by on July 30, 2010 · 0 Comment
Sharp has announced that its XMDF (ever-eXtending Mobile Document Format) standard will be a digital platform for e-book distribution with compatible reader devices to be launched possibly within the year. While the XMDF format has been in use for years already, primarily within Japan, this new ‘Next generation’ format makes it very suitable for the eBook and eReader market. Previously [...]
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Lexar 128GB Echo SE USB Drive Backs Whole Hard Drive In a Snap
Posted by on July 30, 2010 · 0 Comment
Lexar’s new 128GB Echo SE USB Drive plugs in to your USB port, and begins to automatically backup every single document, video, and MP3 on your laptop without a single input from you. It’s compatible with both OSX and Windows. and will totally backup everything assuming you don’t have more than 128GB of data. It’s available now for $349.99. Here’s Lexar’s release…. Lexar [...]
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HP Loves Palm and webOS, Passes on Windows 7
Posted by on July 30, 2010 · 0 Comment
HP has passed on entertaining Windows Phone 7 software for their much anticipated handset line. As you know, HP recently acquired Palm and has made several strong statements and a stubborn stance to develop Palm’s webOS into several new additions, not just with smartphones, but tablets and other devices. HP’s real vision is “connectivity”, and they think they’ve [...]
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Flowlab Flowboard Skateboard
Posted by on July 30, 2010 · 0 Comment
The Flowlab Skateboard, or more accurately the Flowboard, was born out of an effort to design a board for San Francisco riders that tackles the steep slopes of this famous city. Simply put, it can immitate the feel of snowboarding, accomplished by the board’s 14-wheel design, which gives riders the ability to lean the board up to 45° angles versus a skateboard’s typical 25° max pitch. The [...]
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New Lumix digital cameras from Panasonic
Posted by on July 29, 2010 · 0 Comment
Several Lumix cameras from Panasonic have been introduced, all with SDXC card compatibility and include a host of automated settings for auto-piliot-like functionality. Starting with the DMC- LX5, it features an ultra-bright, F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens with 3.8x optical and 4x digital zoom. Like its predecessor, the LX3, the LX5 features a 10.1 megapixel CCD , as well [...]
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A-Data N909 Flash E-SATA Drive
Posted by on July 29, 2010 · 0 Comment
A-DATA’s new N909 Flash Drive combines USB with eSATA connection, which allows for up to 90MB/sec (read) and 50MB/sec (write) speeds. It’s also compatible with regular USB 2.0 drives as well at a reduced transfer rate. The new A-DATA N909 Flash Drive is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, but pricing has yet to be announced. Here’s the release…… ADATA Launched [...]
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Clicgear Pushcart 3.0
Posted by on July 29, 2010 · 0 Comment
From the company who brought you the Clicgear Pushcart 2.0, Clicgear has come out with a next-gen version appropriately called the Clicgear Pushcart 3.0. The difference between the Clicgear Pushcart 3.0 and its predecessor is the larger console. The beverage holder now attaches to one of 3 accessory mounts located on the side of the console, freeing up space for a larger glove box. It also has [...]
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Fujifilm Debuts 4 New FinePix’s
Posted by on July 29, 2010 · 0 Comment
Fujifilm is introducing 4 new models to the FinePix Line-up, all with panoramic image sweep, 720p high definition video feature and optional AA-battery power. Beginning with the 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 inch FinePix F300EXR, this camera features a 15x Fujinon Super Wide-Angle (24mm – 360mm equivalent) lens with a Super EBC coating. There’s also a 12-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor, which has the [...]
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iPhone 4 Makes it to 17 More Countries
Posted by on July 29, 2010 · 0 Comment
Apple will launch the iPhone 4 in 17 more countries this Friday, broadening the product into Europe and and other countries and continents including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The White iPhone 4 is still on hold for everyone. Here’s the release…. iPhone [...]
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Barnes & Noble Nook App For Android Available Now
Posted by on July 29, 2010 · 0 Comment
The Barnes & Noble’s Nook e-reader officially released its app for Android smartphones. Android phones running 1.6 or higher can download the app, which gives them access to the Nook’s entire e-library, and lets them resume wherever they left off in a book on the Nook or computer. The biggest feature over Amazon’s Kindle app, since they’re so similar, is “Lend to a Friend,” which gives [...]
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Acer S1 Series LCD Monitors
Posted by on July 28, 2010 · 0 Comment
Acer’s new S1 series of LCD Monitors are only 13mm and 15mm thick, and available in 20-, 21.5- and 23-inch sizes. The S1 series includes a 1080p resolution for the 21.5-inch and 23-inch models. Other specifications include a 12,000,000:1 (dynamic) contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 250 nits brightness, 16.7m colors, LED backlight, and Energy Star 5.0 certification. The 23-inch version gets an [...]
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Seagate GoFlex Home Storage Solution
Posted by on July 28, 2010 · 0 Comment
Seagate has announced a new centralized wireless home storage and backup addition to its FreeAgent GoFlex hard drive solutions- the single-drive GoFlex Home storage system. Its ease to setup and use, the ability to connect and wirelessly share USB printers or other devices, remote file access and a modular approach to higher capacity upgrades make it a powerful home solution. The Seagate’s new [...]
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