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A watch that can play movies?
2007-08-18 23:59:00 Yes, the title is right, actually this watch can do much more than just play movies. This watch, created by Brando, can play MP4 movies, music, FM radio, has a built-in voice recorder, allows you to read e-books, view photos, and of course tells time. The watch is designed to make your life more fun and ... More About: Movies , Watch , Lifestyle , Other , Play
Inventec execs fail to disclose iPod order cuts, could face prison
2007-08-18 22:36:00 Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video Earlier this year, Inventec was raided as prosecutors began looking for evidence to support charges of alleged insider trading, and now it looks like nine of the firm's employees could be headed to the slammer. Taiwan's Banciao District Prosecutors Office "alleged that nine executives and one lower level employee failed to publicly reveal a steep drop in iPod orders until after they had sold off nearly $22.4 million worth of stock," and although the employees knew of the order cuts as early as January 19th, nothing was publicly revealed until mid-March. Purportedly, prosecutors "are seeking the stiffest penalties against the two top executives," and if the evidence sticks, we have all ideas that Inventec will be huntin' a new Chairman (and President, too) in the not-too-distant future.[Via TUAW] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring gam... More About: Ipod , Stock , Face , Prison
Corsair releases ?Flash Padlock? PIN-based flash drive
2007-08-18 21:19:00 Filed under: Storage Innovation in the flash drive sphere seems to be limited to bringing the price down, and adding on new security features. Corsair 's new "Flash Padlock" flash drive seemingly does both, by retailing at $29.99 and $39.99 in 1GB and 2GB variants, and tacking on a PIN based security system that limits who can access the drive. The benefit to the Flash Padlock is that its security solution is entirely hardware based, so it's supposedly impervious to hackers and crackers and other deviant folk: the downside is that if your computer's USB ports are out of reach, then this solution is going to be extremely bad for your back. Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Usb , Flash Drive , Drive
Bumblebee? in paper
2007-08-18 19:52:00 Filed under: Robots Pretty friggin good Bumblebee model, right? What would you think if we told you it was done in paper? We know, right? Totally a cut above the rest. Ahem.[Thanks, Sonic] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Paper
Windows Home Server coming August 27th?
2007-08-18 19:29:00 Filed under: Desktops, Laptops C'mon, don't act surprised -- it's not like you didn't know Windows Home Server was on the home stretch. Nevertheless, if a date promimently listed on Microsoft's own Support Lifecycle website is to be believed, WHS will be "generaly available" on August 27, 2007, and it also lists the mainstream support retirement date as September 10, 2012. Of course, we wouldn't place our bets on pre-fabricated boxes to start shipping with the software on the 27th, but if you hunt hard enough, you're likely to find it in one channel or another. Circle the date folks, yet another new flavor of Windows is nearly here.[Via I Started Something] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Software
eKey?s biometric entry system converts your fingers into keys
2007-08-18 16:31:00 Filed under: HouseholdBiometric door locks are far from new, but eKey's Biometric Entry System ups the ante over traditional iterations by putting more than just one of your digits to work. The Bio-View biometric access system enables your various fingers to control different tasks, meaning that swiping your index finger could open or lock a door, while your middle finger controls the security system. Additionally, the unit includes "an adjustable camera and intercom," and it can be configured "with a wide range of options and colors." The device is said to even be compatible with several third-party apparatus, and while you can certainly hit the read link for more details on eKey's latest, we'll hopefully be getting a much closer look ourselves when it debuts at CEDIA. Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Converts , Keys , Fingers , Stem
Creative introduces the Aurvana noise-cancelling DJ headphones with X-Fi
2007-08-18 14:43:00 Filed under: Portable AudioCreative continues to roll out its X-Fi audio enhancement technology across its product line, this time in the latest addition to the Aurvana headphone line. The noise-canceling headphones rock the classic DJ style and feature a frequency response of 20Hz - 20kHz, as well side-mounted controls for the X-Fi modes, which Creative claims restores audio information lost during digital compression. No word on pricing or availability, but Creative isn't shy about getting its products out there, so chances are you'll know when these things hit. Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Headphones , Noise , The A , Ancel
LBS: The next big thing to happen in mobile industry!
2007-08-18 13:31:00 Mobile phones boasting about some multifunctional global positioning systems, GPS, are thronging the markets already. Nevertheless, this cellphone by LG is excessively different from the contemporaries as it incorporates the latest breakthrough in... More About: Mobile , Industry , Thing , Bile
New search engine ?listens? to music to help you find new tunes
2007-08-18 09:27:00 Filed under: Misc. GadgetsPeer-recommendation services like Last.fm and Pandora are pretty good at leveraging the power of the community to help you discover new music, but a recent grant from the National Science Foundation to the College of Charleston aims to take the concept to the next level, by creating a search engine that "listens" to music and creates critical comparisons between works. The system, as described by Ars Technica, involves a neural network that is trained to recognized the composer and style of music, an evaluation engine that's supposed to simulate human taste, and a set of objective metrics like pitch, tempo, and and duration. The results are then combined and the system can then recommend matches to find similar music. The researchers have already demoed a similar system with good results, so here's hoping the grant money helps them refine things further -- we've been looking way too long for the next Wham![Image from O'Reilly's Digital Media Blog] ... More About: Tunes , Music , Search , Search Engine , Find
Baka RoboCup competition pits robotic comedians against each other
2007-08-18 07:42:00 Filed under: Robo tsAlthough RoboCup 2007 provided a number of thrills, there's certainly more trash talking going on than chuckling during the heated competitions. Thankfully, a new contest reportedly rigged up by entertainment giant Yoshimoto Kogyo will look to give the comedians in the mechanical crowd a chance to compete, too. After judges whittle down the entries, the Baka RoboCup will apparently give eight robotic comedians the chance to make an audience laugh this November, with the winner (er, winner's creator) taking home a modest ¥500,000 ($4,433) grand prize. Of course, there's a number of stipulations involved in exactly what kind of creature can be entered, but if you think your homegrown bot has got what it takes, be sure and hit the read link for all the fine print.[Via PinkTentacle] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Robotic , Competition , Petit
VIA readying one-watt Eden processor?
2007-08-18 06:12:00 Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, HandheldsApparently, VIA is hoping to stretch the battery life of devices that sport its forthcoming ULV processor, as the chip manages to hum along at 500MHz yet only consumes one-watt of power. According to DigiTimes, the company announced the CPU during a press conference held yesterday, and also noted that it will "adopt the same VIA V4 bus and 21- x 21-millimeter nanoBGA2 packaging as other Eden models." Reportedly, several industrial PC makers "including Advantech have already adopted the new Eden ULV processor" and hopes to have products shipping to market later this month, and if this thing actually does sip power as its creator suggests, we've all ideas Advantech won't be the last firm placing an order.[Via Wired] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Processor , Process , Ready
In2Games bringing motion sensing to the PS2
2007-08-18 04:37:00 Filed under: Gaming Although the battle for next-gen supremacy is in full swing, the best-selling console in the land remains the venerable PS2, so it was only a matter of time before developers tried to cash in on the buzz surrounding Wii by cranking out some motion-sensing titles for Sony's older machine. First up to the plate is In2Games, which will add to its existing motion sensing catalog with the announcement of Realplay Golf, Tennis, Pool, Racing, Bowling, and Puzzlesphere at the Leipzig Games Convention later this month. The $60 games each come with a custom motion sensing controller, enabling players to fill their homes with as many crazy peripherals as possible. We're all for more motion controlled games -- especially if the controllers are as hackable as the SIXAXIS and Wiimote -- but if In2Games really wanted to bring the next-gen experience to the PS2, they'd take out the rumble, no? Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured ... More About: Motion
Fujitsu installs hydrogen fuel cell on Sunnyvale campus
2007-08-18 03:13:00 Filed under: Misc. GadgetsAlways down for a little self-glorification, Fujitsu has just announced that it has become the "first Silicon Valley company to install hydrogen fuel cell power." The firm reportedly "dedicated a hydrogen fuel cell on its Sunnyvale campus," which aims to provide "clean, efficient power for the campus data center and other operations" and substantially curb carbon dioxide emissions. The UTC Power PureCell Model 200 system will provide half of the energy necessary to cool the campus data center and labs, and Fujitsu claims that it will have a payback "of about 3.5 years and a lifespan of closer to 15 years." Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Energy , Fuel , Alternative
Researchers using pulses of light to quickly decipher codes
2007-08-18 02:11:00 Filed under: Misc. GadgetsWhile we imagine most Wolverines are focusing their efforts on gathering up the requisite tailgating gear for the onset of fall, a team of researchers at the University of Michigan are busy finding ways to decipher encryption codes "within seconds." The crew has apparently discovered that by "using pulses of light to dramatically accelerate quantum computers," these systems could not only crack "highly encrypted codes" in moments versus years, but it could also "lead to tougher protection of [sensitive] information." Additionally, the findings rely on "quantum dots and readily available, relatively inexpensive optical telecommunications technology to drive quantum computers," which could lead to quicker implementation of quantum level applications. Hackers, meet your dream machine.[Via TGDaily, image courtesy of Technovelgy] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to ... More About: Security , Computing , Light , Pulses
Slimmer LCD?s from Sharp
2007-08-18 02:00:00 What is the saying? No pain no gain! Well for anybody that has been on a diet and slimmed down you will know that there is usually some pain involved, but in the case of the new D64U, the latest addition to the Aquos LCD TV’s from Sharp , that may not be the case. Apparently ... More About: Video
Conceptual UNI enables compartmentalized computing
2007-08-18 01:09:00 Filed under: Desktops, Misc. Gadgets, Home Entertainment Those who find difficulty in cracking open a typical tower to replace that aging DVD writer with one that burns in high-definition should adore Richard Choi's UNI concept, which exemplifies compartmentalized computing and takes the stress out of upgrading. Apparently, the "Think" module would act as the core computer and handle the essentials, while a variety of other plug-in modules would provide additional outputs (HDMI, DVI, optical audio, USB, etc.), hard drive space, and optical drives. Granted, this could get out of hand for those who get UNI-stackin' fever, but we'll certainly pass along kudos to the idea. Click on for one more shot.[Via YankoDesign, thanks Martin]Continue reading Conceptual UNI enables compartmentalized computing Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Wireless , Usb , Computing , Plug
New Stylus CX printers from Epson
2007-08-18 00:54:00 Aggressively priced, the Epson Stylus CX7400 ($69.99) and CX8400 ($99.99) are aimed at the small office and home user with a range of printing, copying and scanning needs. Both support USB 2.0 and work with your Windows or Mac computer, and are available now. By their own admission they are targeted more at the ‘novice’ photographer ... More About: Scanners , Peripherals , Printers
Inkel?s portable AirwayHD tuner compresses files on its own
2007-08-18 00:10:00 Filed under: HDTV, Portable Video Granted, portable OTA tuners are a dime a dozen these days, but an interesting twist has been introduced by Korea 's Inkel. The AirwayHD manages to boast a diminutive size while internalizing the process of converting OTA streams into manageable files using the H.264 codec. Reportedly, the device can compress files to one-fourth of their original size without any PC software intervention, and it should make life pretty easy for those hoping to view recorded content on their portable media player. No word on a release date just yet, but it'll only run you about ?100,000 ($106) when it eventually lands. Check out a few more pics after the break.Continue reading Inkel's portable AirwayHD tuner compresses files on its own Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: South , Tuner , Files
LAPD?s new LED flashlights now available to the public
2007-08-17 23:39:00 Filed under: Misc. Gadgets Those of you jealous of the LAPD's new blinding yet less weapon-like flashlights don't have to settle for weaker substitutes any longer, as all 130 lumens of Pelican's 7060 model flashlight are now available to the general public. For those not up to speed on the flashlight industry, this particular model weighs in at just 10 ounces, and promises to throw a beam for a full 90 minutes straight without losing intensity. According to Pelican, the LAPD isn't the only police force keen on the flashlight, with 1,500 other police departments already on a waiting list to evaluate the flashlight. Those looking to get the jump on them, however, should now be able to pick up a 7060 at a Pelican distributor near you. Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Public , Flashlights , Available , Flashlight
Pearl and more pearls from BlackBerry
2007-08-17 23:18:00 The optimists out there will be positive about T-Mobile’s release of the ever popular, but now somewhat dated, Pearl in three new colors - Red, Blue and Gold. But the cynic in me thinks this is more along the lines of giving the old house a lick of paint to try and fob it off ... More About: Cellphones , Smartphones , Blackberry , Communications
Sarotech?s latest HD DivX player, portable HD, and photo storage unit
2007-08-17 23:08:00 Filed under: Home Entertainment, Peripherals, Storage We don't usually hear the name Sarotech around these parts, but the company has some interesting products in its catalog -- including the three it released today. The Cutie Slim ditches the fingerprint reader of the previous Cutie we looked at to weigh in at just half an inch thick and three inches wide, while the DSR-281 Plus photo storage unit lets you offload your SD cards to its internal 120GB drive, and includes SDHC compatibility. The real monster, however, is the abigs DVP-570 HD Lite, an external media bridge that supports virtually every format we can think of, including HD DivX at 1080p resolutions, and also includes USB host mode, DVI-out, 5.1 channel digital out with DTS passthrough, and even a freaking FM transmitter, for some reason. If that's not enough to keep you entertained, the 570 also features an ebook reader, so you can curl up on the couch and read a book on your big screen. We're aching to get our hands... More About: Media , Photo , Portable , Player
Samsung?s P2 touchscreen flash player
2007-08-17 22:31:00 All set to go “head to head” with the iPod Nano, the YP-P2 (what a terrible name for a sexy product) boasts a 3 inch touchscreen, coming in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB options. The only ‘physical’ controls are the power and volume side-mounted ones, and the inclusion of bluetooth for wireless headphones is a really ... More About: Video , Flash , Flash Player , Samsung , Player
Skydigital unveils wireless input peripherals, presentation remote
2007-08-17 22:18:00 Filed under: Peripherals Korea -based Skydigital is hoping to catch a few eyes with its trifecta of stylish new wireless gear, which includes the X902 keyboard, m3 portable mouse, and Presenter 2.4G remote. The keyboard was reportedly designed to play well with HTPCs that needed a device with a built-in mouse and a slew of function keys, while the wee m3 arrives in black or green motifs and holds the wireless receiver within its shell. The Presenter 2.4G boasts a mouse and laser pointer, slideshow controls, and even a volume switch to control the background noise from afar. Mum's the word in regard to pricing, but feel free to check out the other devices after the break.Continue reading Skydigital unveils wireless input peripherals, presentation remote Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Wireless , South , Mouse
M-Audio?s Torq MixLab: DJing on the Cheap
2007-08-17 22:12:00 I've been playing around with M-Audio 's Torq MixLab Digital... More About: Cheap , M-Audio , Jing
Yamaha reduces virtual-surround DSP home theaters
2007-08-17 21:48:00 Now this does look cool. Two of the biggest issues that I have with home theater set ups are the size of the equipment and the number of cables that need hiding away. The Digital Sound Projector from Yamaha continues their drive to refine their “spatializing technique” which basically means we get great sound, great looks ... More About: Video , Home , Virtual , Surround
KindyElec brings analog, digital TV together in new PMP
2007-08-17 21:38:00 Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video KindyElec's latest PMP may not be much to look at (to say the least) but it does appear to boast some fairly decent specs, including both analog and DVB-T TV tuners. Other than that, you'll get an LED-backlit 7-inch screen, along with a 40GB hard drive, a multi-format memory card reader, a promised two hours of battery life, and support for all the usual audio/video formats (including DivX). No word on a price, but if you're looking to order direct from KindyElec you're likely going to be out of luck, as they apparently won't take any orders for less than 200 units.[Via PMP Today] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Media , Digital , Analog , Anal
HP Photosmart A626: a Photo-Personalizing Printer
2007-08-17 21:36:00 HP Korea recently shipped a portable photo printer called... More About: Photo , Photosmart , Printer , Sona
RockStic iPod speaker
2007-08-17 20:22:00 The makers of the invisibleSHIELD have introduced the RockStic, a portable speaker system for the iPod. The RockStic is a compact, portable speaker system that will run on either an AC adapter or 4 AAA batteries. It is designed for the iPod and includes media docks that will support all iPods and also has a ... More About: Video , Speaker , Ipod , Portable Audio , Peak
Dominos now accepting pizza orders via SMS? in the UK
2007-08-17 19:38:00 Filed under: Cellphones If you thought ordering pizza online was the best thing since Deep Dish, you'll be delighted to know that the next logical step in getting pizza to your mouth with minimal effort is here... if you reside in the UK, that is. Reportedly, Dominos is now allowing customers surrounding its 470 UK-based locations to place their orders via SMS, and this move comes after "successful trials" that began in July. To utilize the service, you must first enter in your details online, but after that initial registration, pizza is simply a text away. Impulse eaters, rejoice.[Via TechDigest] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life! More About: Pizza , Orders , The U , Accept
Spain turns to helicopters to crack down on speeding
More articles from this author:2007-08-17 19:21:00 Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, TransportationWe've already seen speed cameras pop up in a few unusual places, but Spain now looks to be trying to extend their reach even further, with the country set to launch a fleet of helicopters aimed at cracking down on speeding in its major cities. According to theNewspaper.com, the helicopters will be equipped with Wescam MX15 forward-looking infrared cameras that'll take pictures of the target vehicle's license plate, while a separate radar system calculates the speed of the vehicle. Officials say that makes the system accurate from an altitude of 1,000 feet and distance of one kilometer (or 0.6 miles). While there doesn't appear to be a fixed timeline for getting things off the ground, Spain's Direccion General de Trafico hopes to eventually have helicopters deployed in seven cities, including Madrid, Valencia, and Seville, where we're guessing conventional speed camera detectors will soon be of little use.[Thanks, Richard] Read ... More About: Speed , Speeding , Crack , Helicopters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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