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Zune vs. Ipod comparison
2006-12-14 16:38:01
Thanks to Popular Mechanics the staff for giving us this Zune vs. iPod comparison.
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Yoople! collaborative web search
2006-12-14 04:37:01
Yoople! is a collaborative web search site that gives you the chance to modify the results page “live” and share your changes with everybody. So every site that is voted up by you improves in the later searches. This is a pretty innovative “digg” way deviating from the standard search engine optimization techniques of strategic word placements, linkages and more. Source [Yoople!]
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For the gaming geek
2006-12-14 04:37:01
Now this is what I call gaming in style and organization. If you are into gaming, this is one cabinet you’ll need to get. You won’t get much neater than this! Source [Makezine]
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Alien Syndrome to be released in mid 2007
2006-12-13 22:36:01
Sega will release a brand new version of its classic space shooter Alien Syndrome for the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation Portable in Summer 2007 (as officially announced by the game developers). Alien Syndrome will hurl you into the RPG universe of spaceships and alien creatures with a host of weapons and upgrades. Gamers on Wii will use motion sensing controllers for combat to hack up aliens as well as hacking into computers. PSP users will have Wifi multiplayer functionality for up to 4 cadets in several different modes.
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Sony and Sandisk announces new 32 GB Memory Stick
2006-12-13 22:36:01
SanDisk and Sony yesterday announced the development of the new “Pro-HG Memo ry Stick” which is designed to deliver faster continuous write speeds (up to 60 MB/sec) and larger capacities up to 32 GB. This new “Pro-HG” format appears to be aimed more at future flash based video recorders and would be backward compatible with conventional “Memory Stick Pro” media. Specifications: * Dimensions: Duo size (31 x 20 x 1.6) mm * Connector Pin: 14-pin * Capacity: 32GB (format maximum) * Max. Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps (theoretical) * Min. Write Speed: 120 Mbps (As of 8-bit parallel transfer), 40 Mbps (As of 4-bit parallel transfer) * Operating Voltage: 2.7 to 3.6 V * Interface: 8-bit / 4-bit parallel I/F and Serial I/F * Max. Clock frequency: 60MHz Press Release SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) and Sony Corporation today announced the development of the “Memory Stick PRO-HG” format expanded from the “Memory Stick PRO” format. The...
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Logitec portable front/ slot loading DVD R/RW Drive
2006-12-13 22:36:01
Japanese manufacturer Logitec (not to be confused with Logitech) has come up with an industry first portable slot/ front load DVD drive. The LDR-PMC9U2 supports standard format CDs and DVDs and can be powered through the USB port. A slim 0.7 inches thick, the maximum read/write specifications are 8x DVD±R/+RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 6x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+R DL/-R DL, 24x CD-R/-RW 24, 8x DVD-ROM and 24x CD-ROM. This will hit Japan’s retail outlets at the end of the month and costs around $200. It has yet to be determined whether the company will attempt to sell it within the US consumer market. Source [Logitec]
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Skype for Windows Mobile 2.2 Beta
2006-12-13 22:36:01
As announced, Skype has launched the new Skype 2.2 Beta for Wind ows Mobile devices. It now supports Smartphones and has enhanced support for Pocket PC devices. Key features and benefits in Skype 2.2 for Windows Mobile beta include: * NEW: Support for Windows Mobile Smartphones and more Pocket PC devices; * NEW: Enhanced today/home screen: presence status, event notification (missed calls, new chat messages and voicemails); * NEW: Proxy support: Supports regular HTTP or HTTPS proxies, and authenticating HTTPS/SSL and SOCKS5 proxies * Skype calling features: Free Skype-to-Skype calls, support for SkypeOut, SkypeIn?, voicemail and call forwarding; * User-friendly look and feel: As easy and familiar as using Skype on a computer; * One-click Skype access: A Skype icon on the home screen lets users view and call contacts easily; * Multi-person chat: Users can have multichat sessions using animated emoticons. When mobile users are offline, chat messages will automatically update th...

Vaja i-Volution case for the iPod Nano
2006-12-13 04:34:01
Vaja has announced its i-Volution leather case collection for the iPod nano 2G. The holsters allow full access to all iPod functionality while keeping the player secure. You can customize your case with name/ logo embossing and choose from the various lively colors available. Source [Vaja]
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PS3 shipment and manufacturing problems solved
2006-12-13 04:34:01
Sony has solved PS3 manufacturing/ shipment issues according to the official statement from communications boss David Karraker. While they didn’t meet the launce target of 400,000 systems, Karraker says that the target of they are on target for a million systems by the end of the year. Karraker’s comments come after research firm NPD published a new report showing that 197,000 PS3 units were sold during November - and since the console quickly sold out, that means the number of units shipped was less than half SCEA’s target of 400,000 for launch day. “We will continue to utilise airfreight delivery for PlayStation 3 to assure a steady stream of systems for North American consumers through the end of the year.” Seems like there is a faint ray of light for those wanting the PS3 this year. I emphasize the word faint. Source [The Game Industry]
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Wii becomes golden with the golden stylus
2006-12-13 04:34:01
Play your DS Lite at a totally new level! Own the Nintendo DS Lite 18K Gold Stylus and be the talk of the gaming world. This real 18K Gold Stylus offers the feel and performance of the most luxurious stylus on the market today. At $19.99 this is the nearest thing you can get to a $385 Swarovski Nintendo DS Lite. Source [Future Shop] via [Play Gadgets]
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Creative?s impressive new 1.3 Live Optia Webcam
2006-12-13 04:34:01
With the new Creative 1.3 megapixel Live Cam Opti a, drIvers are obsolete and not needed with it being a true plug and play device. Retailing at $80, the Optia webcam clips to your LCD laptop screen and gives you almost everything higher-end webcams provide i.e. with improved software for special effects and backgrounds. Experience smooth, full motion 30fps digital video streams and top quality images with High Speed USB 2.0 throughput. Live! Cam Optia is also backward compatible and works with any USB 1.1 connection. Visually, it gives off a cool, sophisticated and simple Mac like glossy white appearance. Its other features includes multi-axis swivel lens rotating a 270 degree angle, automatic image flip to ensure images are always upright, automatic deactivation of camera without USB disconnection, Live! View Auto Tuning Technology for best lighting and brightness and Smart Face Tracking to automatically follow you as you move about. The addition of SightSpeed? is a bonus feature ...
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Sony Ericsson W950i
2006-12-13 04:34:01
Sony Ericsson W950i brings to you a wide array of features in a Music/ Digital PDA portable phone. The phone has a 4 GB internal storage with the ability to play MP3, AAC tunes, Bluetooth stereo and has high speed UMTS/3G internet connectivity. Unfortunately it doesn’t give you 802.11g Wifi connectivity but you may look at the older Sony model P990 for that. The large touchscreen, with stylus and handwriting recognition, will release you from the frustration of a tiny keyboard ? using this phone is pure pleasure. Source [Sony]
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Java 6 Released
2006-12-13 04:34:01
Java 6 has just been released. Deemed the best “out of the box” one ever, it incorporates over 300 bug fixes, helped along by an unprecedented stream of community-generated bug reports. Some of the added features include embedded Rhino Javascript engine from Netscape/Mozilla, major updates to training and tutorial materials, improved dTrace debugging support (Solaris only), Java DB (derived from Apache Derby) included with Sun?s package and full support for XML web services clients. Sun and Microsoft worked closely on a Java release to improve integration and performance on Windows, particularly on the freshly released Windows Vista. Java 6 runs great on Windows Vista , which is clearly going to be getting a lot of consumer mindshare in the very near future. Sun and Microsoft also worked together to improve web services support and interoperability in Java 6. It?s nice to see these two companies cooperating on technical issues while still competing in the marketplace. S...
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Aqua to be replaced with Illuminous
2006-12-13 04:34:01
Apple Gazette has received a rumored tip that the Mac OS Aqua is going to be replaced by a new UI called Illiminous. To be showcased at Macworld 2007, the source is supposely an apple insider but this news cannot be confirmed by Apple itself. The rumor started when Apple discretely posted a Monster.com position for a new Visual Interface Designer to work with “future enhancements of the dynamic user interface of Mac OS X”. Source [Apple Gazette]
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The next Ethernet speed will be 100Gbps
2006-12-12 10:32:01
The next Ethernet speed will be 100Gbps, the IEEE voted recently. Now the standards body just has to go build something never done before. The IEEE’s High Speed Study Group (HSSG), tasked with exploring what Ethernet’s next speed might be, voted to pursue 100G Ethernet over other considerations, such as 40Gbps Ethernet. The IEEE will work to standardize 100G Ethernet over distances as far as 6 miles over single-mode fiber optic cabling and 328 feet over multimode fiber. Source [Network World; full aritcle]
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Blender animation software
2006-12-12 10:32:01
Blender is a free open source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback. It lets users create high quality 3D graphics, movies and replay real-time, interactive 3D content. Over the last decade, Blender has evolved as an in-house tool for a leading European animation studio into one of the most powerful open source 3D content creator. Available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License, it has already been used in various movie productions and games alike. For those aspiring animation amateurs, this software gives you a chance to let your imagination run wild and show it off to the world with the same animation tools the professionals use. Support platforms are: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP Mac OS X (PPC and Intel) Linux (i386) Linux (PPC) FreeBSD 5.4 (i386) SGI Irix 6.5 Sun Solaris 2.8 (sparc) Source [Blender]
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Wiimote Power Glove
2006-12-11 22:31:02
Nintendo Wii fans can look forward to buying the remodelled Wiimote Power Glove in the future. Innovative Japanese gaming enthusiasts have custom made this glove (resembling the 1989 Nintendo glove) complete with working finger buttons and detachable joypads. Plans have already drawn up for a new versioned glove with a more flexible glove material and various other ergonomic improvements. Source [Slashgear]
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Netgear Skype WIFI phone
2006-12-11 22:31:02
Netgear has finally introduced their new Skype WIFI SPH101 phone. The phone will enable the use of Skype to call long distance and relatives and friends abroad free without a PC in any home, office, public hotspot and other wireless areas that don’t need browser authentication. The slim and slender, candy bar-style SPH101 phone recently received the “2006 Breakthrough Product Award” accolade from Popular Mechanics with favorable comments from leading tech media outlets like eWeek, Gizmodo and NetworkWorld. The WIFI phone allows you to program up to 200 contacts for ready one touch calling and forward your calls to your mobile, landline or to another Skype Name seamlessly. It runs with 802.11g capability, weighs 0.25 lbs and is dimensioned at 4.33″ x 1.81″ x 0.83″. Talk time is estimated at 2 hours with a 20 hours standby time. Retailing in the low $200 price, this may very well be a good stocking stuffer for the tech geeks this year. Source [N...
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The Next Generation Projector
2006-12-11 22:31:02
Is this the next generation projector? This brings to reality the projection technology we have seen in movies like Star Wars and Paycheck. IO2 Technology gives you a display device that projects an open-air holographic like image called the Heliodisplay M2. Deemed by IO2 to not replace traditional projectors yet, this device provides a novel way to display the company?s logo and other collateral at exhibitions and presentation. The Heliodisplay M2 specs out at 28.3? x 15.9″ x 9.3″ and projects a 30 inch diagonal floating image about 28 inches above the projector. The resolution supports up to 1280 x 1024 and projected images can be viewed within a 150 degree maximum angle without any flicker. The M2 currently uses as much power as its larger video projector counterparts with a 30 frames per second refresh rate. The upgraded M2i model adds a proprietary projected image control called Heliocast. Heliocast utilizes cursor control interactive capabilities enabling ‘vi...
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Dimming the Xmas tree
2006-12-11 22:31:02
Taking clapper type activated products to the next level, hear is a voice activated dimmer for your Christmas tree. You can teach it a word or phrase to dim the light. Depending on its voice sensitivity, this may turn out to be very annoying in terms of dimming on every sound or not even doing it at all. Nevertheless, you can pick one up for $14.99 online. Source [Solutions.com via Gizmodo]
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Gates Foundation grant for developing countries
2006-12-11 22:31:02
The Bill & Melinda Gate s Foundation announced a $328 million plan last week to provide computer and internet services through public libraries in developing nations. Botswana, Latvia and Lithuania won the initial grant of $17.5 million. A portion of the grants will be set aside to IT training. The news was announced in the wake of initiatives by a number of companies and groups to provide low cost IT services and products to poor and under developed countries. Nicholas Negroponte, co-founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab and Via Technologies have since pledged $1 billion over the next 5 years for the same cause.
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Gadget Gift for the Holidays
2006-12-11 22:31:02
Forbes has posted the 2006 Gadget Gift s for the holidays that will put a hole in your pocket: Nintendo Wii IRobot Dirt Dog Garmin Philips VoIP 321 Cordless Phone Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse Pinnacle Systems PCTV HD Pro Stick Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera Sony Reader Seagate Portable External Hard Drive Harmony 1000 Remote Control Read more about it here.
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The Pen Computer
2006-12-11 22:31:02
NEC Corp and NEC Design Ltd, Tokyo has redefined the future of computers and how it could be shaped. Presenting the pen computer, an innovative concept of integrating a computer into a pen. Called the P-ISM, the NEC designers describe it as a “Pen-style Personal Networking Gadget Package”. P-ISM is a “pen-computer” package including five functions: a pen-style cellular phone with a handwriting data input, virtual keyboard, a very small projector, camera scanner, and personal ID key with cashless pass function. P-ISMs are connected with one another through short-range wireless technology. The whole set is also connected to the Internet through the cellular phone function. This personal gadget in a minimalist pen style enables the ultimate ubiquitous computing. I could see tremendous usability for this but may take a while to break into the traditional realm of physically having a keyboard and screen in front of you. This has been in the works for a few years n...
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The Tech Planet Launches!
2006-12-11 22:31:02
The Tech Plane t launches! Welcome everyone to the realm of The Tech Planet. This blog would be your blogocentric source to tech news, products, and much more. As we start our mission of spreading technology and gadget geekiness throughout the world, we hope you’ll come back to check us out as we grow with information.
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The Ferrari of all headphones
2006-12-11 22:31:02
Socialites and other jet setters may add another expensive trendy fashion accessory to their wardrobe - the Designer Swarosvki encrusted headphones. Setting you back just $2500 and designed by celebrity DJ Donna D’Cruz, it is currently the Ferrari of all headphones. Purchasing it will put you in exclusive company of those already owning one to include Dolce & Gabbana, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Naeem Khan, Zac Pozen, Denise Rich and Patricia Field. Source [Coolhunter]
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Cyn.in: Collaboration Software
2006-12-11 22:31:02
cyn.in allows teams, companies or communities to create, manage, organize, store, version, search through, collaborate & discuss upon, share and publish any kind of information. cyn.in can manage all your rich content, audio, video, images, documents, presentations, spreadsheets or any type of files. cyn.in is delivered as a Software -as-a-Service offering, intended to be a rapid adoption, off the shelf product. cyn.in is an automated multi tenant web service. Every customer (an organization or a team) is provided with an independent sub system, simply called a site, which could be located at ?yourcompany.cyn.in? or at ?www.yourowndomain.com?. These sub systems or sites are hosted within the secure cyn.in datacenters, and are managed, monitored and upgraded by the cyn.in team. Customers pay a monthly fee for every user from their team or organization that uses the system. There are no other additional costs to the service. Customers can start using the service with a minimum of ...
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