New Gadgets - Part 50

Scosche flipSYNC Keychain USB cable and charger ships

Posted by David on May 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

Back in late December 2009, I mentioned that Scosche would be showing off some of its new gear at CES. One of the new devices that it was showing off was the flipSYNC keychain USB cable and charger. Scosche has now announced that the flipSYNC device is shipping. If you don’t recall, the flipSYNC is a small device that fits on the keychain and is about the size of a keyless entry key fob. Inside [...]

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Quirky Fit Kit is perfect for geeks who frequent the gym

Posted by David on May 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

Quirky produces all manner of cool and interesting gadgets that are designed with the help of the Quirky Community. The coolest gadget that Quirky has designed in a long time was the slick Switch modular Swiss army knife. Quirky is back with a new accessory for the iPhone and iPod touch called the Fit Kit.The Fit Kit is designed to do more than keep your iPhone or iPad at hand while you exercise so [...]

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Avatron Air Display Turns Your iPad into a Second Display for Your Mac

Posted by David on May 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

If you were pondering new ways of using your brand new Apple iPad, you’ll be glad to know it also functions as a wireless secondary display, thanks to Air Display.Avatron’s new app allows you to use the Apple tablet as an extension to your Mac’s monitor by connecting the two via WIFI. All you have to do is install a System Preference panel on your Mac desktop or laptop, and you’ll be able [...]

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Steve Jobs Keynote Will Start Apple’s WWDC 2010 June The 7th

Posted by David on May 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

Apple has just announced that Steve Jobs will start this years World Wide Developers Conference with his keynote speech, and as everyone is suspecting, his opening lines should be the announcement of the next generation iPhone. Will it be called the iPhone 4G or iPhone HD? Perhaps another exciting component of his speech will be any other surprises he and Apple care to reveal at the event. We have [...]

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Asus Notebooks And Netbooks To Come With Kindle PC App

Posted by David on May 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

Asus and Amazon have announced that Asus will start shipping its notebooks and netbooks with Amazon’s Kindle PC software pre-installed, although select models may not feature the eReading software right out of the box. Netbooks and notebooks that are sold through Amazon will come with the software pre-installed, and it seems the reason behind this is that customers have asked for it. The Amazon [...]

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Pandigital Novel Android Color e-Reader

Posted by David on May 25, 2010 · 1 Comment

Pandigital is announcing an affordable color screen e-reader, the Novel. Integrated with the Barnes & Noble eBookstore, Pandigital Novel is an Android-powered e-reader that has a full color touch-screen 7-inch display, Wi-Fi connectivity, and multimedia capabilities. It will retail for $199.99 when it ships in June. The Novel has an 800 x 600 resolution display, and is powered by an Arm 11 processor. It measures [...]

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New Sony Environmentally-Conscious Projectors- the VPL-FX500L and VPL-FX30

Posted by David on May 25, 2010 · 1 Comment

Sony has released two new models in its Bright Era 3LCD business projector series – the VPL-FX500L and VPL-FX30. Both projectors have native XGA resolution of 1024 x 768, excellent lens shift capabilities, feature long-life lamps and filters and have low power consumption even with their high-brightness performance. The FX500L (7,000 ANSI lumens) is suited to large screen applications like those [...]

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Alienware M11x Core i3, i5 and i7 update due June

Posted by David on May 24, 2010 · 0 Comment

We weren’t exactly disappointed by the Alienware M11x gaming ultraportable’s performance when we reviewed it a few months back, but nor would we turn our noses up at a speed boost should Dell be so kind. As the rumors suggested, Dell are apparently planning to slot Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs into the 11.6-inch notebook, and according to Pearce Clune, Head of Consumer Operations for Middle [...]

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HTC Vision Android QWERTY phone tipped, plus HTC LED and Glacier

Posted by David on May 24, 2010 · 0 Comment

We’ve been pestering HTC for a hardware-QWERTY blessed high end Android smartphone for some time now, and that needling might have come to fruition. Mention of the HTC Vision – along with the HTC LED and HTC Glacier – has been found buried in the company’s website, complete with a profile that basically sounds like the HTC Desire only with a hardware ‘board. Assuming that’s the only [...]

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G2 TrainerBall and TrainerMat

Posted by David on May 24, 2010 · 0 Comment

With hundreds of workout regiments available, it’s tough to remember what’s you’re supposed to do when you get into the gym. Recently, I purchased a workout program, which came complete with a instructional DVD, a “how-to” book and a large detailed chart showing me each exercise… a package that’s hardly portable if I’m going to the gym. G2 has tackled [...]

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Barnes & Noble Announces PubIt!™ Self-Publishing

Posted by David on May 23, 2010 · 0 Comment

Barnes & Noble, Inc. announces PubIt! by Barnes & Noble, an easy and lucrative way for independent publishers and self-publishing writers to distribute their works digitally through Barnes & Noble.com and the Barnes & Noble eBookstore. The easy-to-use publishing and distribution platform offers qualified independent publishers and authors of self-published works expanded distribution, [...]

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Microsoft joins with Foxtel to provide pay TV over Xbox LIVE

Posted by David on May 23, 2010 · 0 Comment

Microsoft has signed an agreement with Australia’s dominant pay TV provider, Foxtel, to stream over 30 channels to Xbox 360 consoles through Xbox LIVE. The Foxtel by Xbox LIVE service will allow Xbox 360 owners in Australia to access Foxtel channels without the expense of a Foxtel installation and set-top box. Instead, to access the subscription service users will need an Xbox 360 console, Xbox LIVE [...]

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PS3 Torne Digital Tuner Version 2.0

Posted by David on May 23, 2010 · 0 Comment

Sony’s new Torne digital tuner device for the PS3, which was launched last month, allows you to view terrestrial TV and record favorites directly to the PS3’s hard drive. Sony is already busy improving the Torne by releasing a new version 2.0 upgrade that will add a DVR feature using MPEG-4 AVC compression to compact high definition recording by up to three times their original size. The new [...]

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Logitech Announces Google TV Set Top Box

Posted by David on May 23, 2010 · 0 Comment

Logitech has announced that it will be developing a set top box for Google TV that will add Google’s new service to your existing television set. Logitech will be the first company to offer such a solution, dubbed the Logitech Companion Box. The Logitech Companion Box will be compatible with Logitech’s range of Harmony remotes, and it will also come with a controller which is designed to bring [...]

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Eken M003 Android MID

Posted by David on May 22, 2010 · 1 Comment

The Eken M003 Android-powered tablet, a successor to their previously released M001 device, has now started shipping and is available for around $230. Powered by Android 1.6 OS and a 600MHz VIA processor, the Eken M003 comes with 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 128MB RAM, and an SD card slot for up to 32GB storage. The Eken M003 8-inch touchscreen display has icon or menu drag features and auto rotation, a resolution [...]

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HTC will have Android 2.2 “Froyo” On Most if It’s Smartphones by end of Year

Posted by David on May 22, 2010 · 0 Comment

HTC announced that the majority of its handsets will be getting upgraded to the latest version of Google’s OS, Android 2.2. HTC has said that many of its smartphones will be updated to Android 2.2 by the end of 2010, although it looks like the handsets which will get Android 2.2 first are the new ones that have been released this year. “We are working closely with Google and our other partners [...]

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Google Announces Google TV

Posted by David on May 22, 2010 · 0 Comment

Google’s I/O conference had tons of announcements, from Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’ to mobile Flash support. But the biggest may be Google TV. The company is now aiming to conquer the living room. Google has partnered with many of the top technology manufacturers- Sony, Adobe, Intel, Best Buy, Dish, and Logitech. Users will be able to easily search for video and music content, just like Google’s [...]

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Gateway Updates All-in-One ZX Series with ZX4300 & ZX6900 PCs

Posted by David on May 22, 2010 · 0 Comment

ZX4300 Series features high-performance desktop components; ZX6900 Series adds powerful Intel Core i3 and i5 processors and a Blu-ray drive Gateway introduced new models in its line of sleek, modern touch-screen all-in-one ZX Series desktop computers. The ZX4300 line sees the addition of AMD Athlon II X2 processors and other powerful desktop components, making it one of the best performing all-in-ones [...]

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Keyboard Upgrade App for iPad

Posted by David on May 22, 2010 · 1 Comment

Let’s face it, the keyboard on the iPad is large…..maybe too large, particularly if you’re used to an iPhone. When typing on the iPad, I find myself all over the screen instead of keeping my hands in a nice, tight, ergonomic position. Who would have thought that a large keyboard would be problematic, but that’s exactly what it is. A smaller keyboard on the iPad makes sense. The [...]

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Acer Aspire Timeline 1825PT convertible touchscreen ultraportable gets official

Posted by David on May 21, 2010 · 0 Comment

Acer have finally got around to officially acknowledging the Aspire Timeline 1825PT, their latest convertible touchscreen notebook. Packing an 11.6-inch multitouch 1366 x 768 display, choice of Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 or Pentium SU4100 processors and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, the Timeline 1825PT can manage up to 8hrs of runtime, so Acer reckon, from its 6-cell, 5,600mAh battery. Of course, we’re [...]

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Wikitude Drive AR sat-nav app for Android hits beta

Posted by David on May 21, 2010 · 0 Comment

Wikitude have announced the first beta of their augmented reality PND app for Android smartphones, Wikitude Drive, which overlays directions and guidance information on top of a live view of the road ahead. Available in the Android Market today from 10am PST – though only for 2,000 downloads – Wikitude Drive is, the company reckons, safer than a standard PND because even when you’re looking [...]

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Moshi Announces Availability of Voice Control Digital Clock Radio

Posted by David on May 21, 2010 · 0 Comment

Moshi is announcing the availability of their new Voice Control Digital Clock Radio. By simply saying “Hello Moshi”, the Digital Clock Radio allows users to activate eleven voice control commands including playing the radio, setting the time, setting alarm, and even snooze. Similar to the original Moshi Alarm Clock, the Moshi Digital Clock Radio is easy to use and set up. It is equipped with [...]

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