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StereoVision Imaging 3D VuCAM Professional Quality 3D Digital Camera [Stere
2008-05-24 17:41:00
StereoVision Imaging , a company well known for its advanced 3D imaging technology for portable 3D imaging systems have announced that they have not only dropped the price of their highly portable 3D VuCAM stereoscopic camera (which also serves as a high performance binocular) but have also improved the image quality ?significantly? courtesy of a firmware update allowing end users to take 3D imagery of objects at distances up to 150ft or as close as 10ft.
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Rock Out with the MyTunes Mini MP3 Guitar Amp Themed Speaker [Decidedly Whi
2008-05-24 16:48:00
As far as mini, portable speakers go, from a technical standpoint alone this MyTunes MP3 Amp may not boast an especially impressive range of features but what it lacks in terms of specification it more than makes up for in terms of exquisite (some would say kitsch) styling.
More About: Audio , Speaker , Guitar , Rock , Devices

DIY Self Build Electronic Decision Maker Kit [An Electronic Aid For the Ind
2008-05-23 21:16:00
The blissful irony concerning this DIY Self Build Electronic Decision Maker Kit is hard to escape as, seemingly aimed squarely at electronically assisting the indecisive in decision making processes, the target audience seems somewhat less than ideal, bearing in mind that most will, arguably, not quite be able to come to a decision as to whether to purchase this kit or not.

Official: 2K Confirm Bioshock Coming to PS3 with Graphical Enhancements [To
2008-05-23 20:36:00
Just a quick head?s up as this is quite possibly the news that many a PS3 owner has been waiting for but, at long last, the publishing company 2K have confirmed that the Xbox 360 smash hit ? and award winning - FPS Bioshock is to make its way to the PS3 complete with a number of graphical enhancements.
More About: Computer Gaming , Graphical , Official , BioShock

Sony NWD-E020F (E020) Walkman USB Based MP3 Walkman Headed For US Market [S
2008-05-23 19:22:00
Reports surfacing today confirm that Sony ?s E020 flash memory based USB Walkman (specifically Sony?s NWD-E020F0), which we featured back in February, is due to hit the US market around mid-June with Sony having just acted to confirm the USD pricing of both the 1GB and 2GB entry-level solid state players.
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AMEX RM-mp1 Multi-Media Remote Control Sports Touchpad Mouse, Laser Pinter
2008-05-23 18:23:00
As far as remotes go, the new RM-mp1 Multi-Media Remote from AMEX not only cuts a particular fine form with its elegant, black gloss exterior but, in terms of functionality the RM-mp1 has a few tricks up its sleeve in serving both as a Windows Media Centre remote complete with an array of multimedia keys as well as a presentation device with built-in touchpad mouse, integrated laser pointer and wireless USB receiver.
More About: Sports , Audio , Laser , Remote Control

Activision Confirm Wii Version of Guitar Hero World Tour To Offer Downloada
2008-05-23 17:26:00
Activision has confirmed that the Wii version of their Guitar Hero World Tour software title, previously known as Guitar Hero Rock Band Edition World Tour, is set to become the ?first game ever in the Guitar Hero franchise to allow in-game downloadable content on Wii? just as various software publishes are raising concerns that the Wii, in lacking a HDD based storage solution such as those offered by the PS3 and Xbox 360, is proving a stumbling block as far the development of downloadable content is concened.
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TFTS Downtime Today 23/05/08
2008-05-23 17:22:00
Just a quick note to apologise for the downtime we have experienced today (23/05/08) and for any inconvenience it may have caused, especially for those being unceremoniously ejected from the site whilst browsing ? the issue appears to have been centred on the fact that the hosting company we rent our server from experienced some major technical difficulties which, obviously, were completely beyond our control.
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Samsung Instinct M800 3G GPS Touchscreen Coming To Sprint [Instinct Becomes
2008-05-23 12:41:00
Whilst its been known for a while that Sprint are due to carry Samsung ?s 3G, GPS enable M800 Instinct ? which is widely seen as direct competition to Apple?s up and coming 3G iPhone ? until now Spirit had remained reasonably tight lipped concerning its availability (though we knew I would be sometime in June) however, Sprint have just announced that, for those interested in availing themselves of Samsung?s Instinct, the 20th June is a date for your diary.
More About: Mobile , Cell Phones , Touchscreen

Pentax Optio W60 Waterproof 10MP Digital Camera [Compact Underwater Camera
2008-05-23 03:28:00
Pentax have unveiled their latest waterproof compact digital camera, the Pentax Optio W60, which, apart from sporting 10 megapixel resolution paired with 5x optical zoom and 720p HD video capture capabilities, also boasts JIS Class 8 waterproofing allowing the Optio W60 to also operate underwater at depths of up to 13 feet (30% deeper than Pentax?s previous waterproof camera models) for up to two hours.
More About: Digital Camera , Camera , Cameras , Pentax , Waterproof

Magical Mirror Case for 3rd Gen Apple Nano [Protective Case, Vanity Mirror
2008-05-23 01:06:00
For those who happen to be looking for a somewhat distinctive, protective case for their third generation iPod Nano and who succumb to bouts of extreme withdrawal symptoms should they not have seen their own reflection at least once in the past twenty minutes (say, to fix their hair, do a little preening, touch-up their make-up ? and that?s just the men) then this highly reflective Nano case could be the answer in serving not only to keep for your trusty ?Pod in pristine order but in also functioning as a handy vanity mirror.
More About: Apple , Devices , Vanity , Case , Mirror

Griffin Announces iTrip AutoPilot FM Transmitter For iPod & iPhone [Song In
2008-05-22 21:52:00
Whilst we tend not to get too overexcited about iPod FM transmitters, Griffin?s up and coming iTrip AutoPilot FM transmitter - the latest product in their iTrip range - certainly looks to be worth consideration if you?re looking for a such a device (which allows you to broadcast music wirelessly to your car?s stereo system) and this is especially the case if you own an iPhone which is fully supported by the device.
More About: Audio , Iphone , Ipod , Song , Autopilot

Iomega Release Leather Clad ?Hip Flask? Styled Ego 250GB Portable HDD [Iome
2008-05-22 19:22:00
A while back we featured Iomega ?s Ego Camo portable hard disk drive featuring a rather distinct camouflaged finish and now, having catered for the outdoors types amongst you, Iomega is set to cause enormous frustration to alcoholics the world over as they realise that, instead of packing their whisky filled hip flasks for a quick ?pick me up? during the day they have actually packed Iomega?s new hip flask styled Ego 250GB Portable HDD leading to a period of unexpected sobriety.
More About: Computers , Devices , Release

Fujifilm Announce 10MP FinePix Z200fd with Innovative ?Intimacy Detecting?
2008-05-22 15:56:00
Fujifilm have announced the latest model in their Finepix range of digital cameras in the form of the FinePix Z200fd ultra-slim point and shoot compact digital camera which, apart from coming with face detection technology, also sports an innovative Couple Timer, which automatically release the shutter button as the two faces come closer together, as well as a group timer, which will hold back on taking a picture should a subject escape the frame.
More About: Cameras , Fujifilm , Innovative , Intimacy

Premier Inn Budget Hotel Chain To Offer Rooms On the Moon Within 25 Years [
2008-05-22 14:36:00
According to reports surfacing in the English press, the budget hotel chain Premier Inn has announced that it plans to offer guests rooms on the Moon within twenty-five years and have, according to reports, apparently already purchased a plot on the Moon in preparation for the construction of their first Moon based hotel.
More About: Hotel , Budget , Years , Chain

Logitech Intros V450 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks & MacBooks [wi
2008-05-22 13:53:00
Logitech have announced their latest wireless, laser mouse aimed specifically at notebook/MacBook users which, apart from sporting a ergonomically sculpted design with rubber grip also comes with Logitech?s exclusive and insanely small Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver.
More About: Computers , Laser , Logitech , Mice , Notebooks

Grand Theft Auto IV?s Niko Moans About Earnings [Michael ?Niko? Hollick Cit
2008-05-22 13:01:00
It seems that the real world actors behind the key characters in Rockstar?s blockbuster, Grand Theft Auto IV, are less than happy with their earnings, with Michael Hollick, the actor behind the voice and motion-capture of GTA?s main character, Niko, stating that ?it?s tough, when you see Grand Theft Auto IV out there as the biggest thing going right now, when they?re making hundreds of millions of dollars, and we don?t see any of it?.
More About: Earnings , Computer Gaming

New TokyoFlash Infection LED ?Mirrored Lens? Wrist Watch [It?s Time, Jim, B
2008-05-21 20:03:00
It?s been a while since the folks over at TokyoFlash have come out with a new watch and, whilst we have been critical of some of their watches in the past, their new Infection wrist watch, which utilises a total of twenty-seven tri-coloured LEDs to convey the time in a wholly modern fashion far removed from that of traditional time pieces, is certainly as innovative as it is a head turner.
More About: Watch , Wrist Watches , Time , Lens

Maxiam Upgrades E900 (DICtionary) PMP [46 Volume Electronic Dictionary, Gre
2008-05-21 18:48:00
Another day, another PMP, or so it would seem, but Maxiam?s E900 PMP is genuinely worth posting about on account of succumbing to an upgrade that sees its storage capacity doubled from 30GB to 60GB and, not only that, the device comes complete with integrated dictionary purportedly spanning 46 volumes (that?s some dictionary).
More About: Computers , Electronic , Audio , Devices , Visual

Flatmobile Jet Powered Car Set To Claim ?World?s Lowest Vehicle? Record [Su
2008-05-21 16:55:00
Looking like the aftermath of passing the Batmobile through a rather large mangle, this jet powered Flatmobile, which even comes complete with Batmobile inspired missile tips placed either side of the front number plate and measures in at a mere 48cm (19?) in height, looks set to enter the Guinness record books as being the world?s flattest ever vehicle.
More About: Cars , World , Vehicle , Record

T-Mobile Launches Nokia N5310 XpressMusic Cell Phone in US [Pre-Loaded with
2008-05-21 15:09:00
T-Mobile have, at long last, announced the up and coming US availability of Nokia ?s N5310 XpressMusic Cell Phone , which, incidentally, has been available in other markets for some time, with T-Mobile?s press release proclaiming that the handset will come pre-loaded with ?two exclusive new hits? from Panic At The Disco and Phantom Planet as well as their myFaves application.
More About: Cell Phones , Cell Phone

Kodak Re-Brand 10MP 720p M1033 as M2008 ?Olympics? Digital Camera [Kodak Ju
2008-05-21 14:16:00
In an all too overt attempt to cash in on the up and coming Chinese Olympics , Kodak have just released their new M2008 ?Olympics? compact digital camera which, on the face of it, would merely appear to be a re-branded version of their M1033 ?point and shoot? compact with the only notable difference being the addition of the Beijing 2008 Olympics logo on the front of the camera?s shell.
More About: Gadgets , Digital Camera , Camera

Logitech Intro Pure-Fi Mobile Bluetooth Speaker System [Portable Speaker wi
2008-05-20 22:06:00
Logitech have announced a new, highly portable speaker system known as the Pure-Fi Mobile which offers both Bluetooth and standard line-in connectivity and is aimed squarely at those intent on listening to music either from their iPod or other MP3 player, or multi media cell phones, whilst out and about.
More About: Audio , System , Speaker

iRiver Launch P10 Touchscreen Portable Media Player with Optional DMB [iRiv
2008-05-20 17:10:00
We have always held iRiver in extremely high esteem so the launch of a new iRiver PMP, known as the iRiver P.ple P10, is certainly warmly welcomed and, rarely ones to disappoint, their P10 touchscreen PMP certainly not only looks the part but seems, on the face of it, to boast an appeal that?s more than merely skin deep.
More About: Media Player , Media , Audio , Portable Media , Portable

JVC DVR565HD Vivitar 5MP 720p HD Digital Camcorder [Low Budget Hi-Def Camco
2008-05-20 15:59:00
Having just posted about JVC?s Everio S GZ-MS100 we felt compelled to offer a brief heads up concerning another JVC camcorder, namely the DVR565HD Vivitar, which, apart from being a particularly compact ?pistol grip? device also has the capability to record footage in 720p HD definition which, considering its low price point, makes this a rather tempting camcorder for those on tight budgets but who are not prepared to buy into lower priced video cameras at the expense of image quality.
More About: Gadgets , Camcorder , Cameras , Budget , Digital

Retro 70s Styled BOB TV/PC/Video Game Time Controller Limits Childrens Play
2008-05-20 10:07:00
Sporting aesthetics that appear to be fresh from the 70?s, yet, for us at least, lacks any sense of retro appeal, this device, known merely as BOB, has been designed to assist parents in controlling the amount of time their children spend watching the TV, playing on their gaming consoles or sitting at their PC thanks to an integrated timer that will automatically shut down the associated device once the allotted access period is over.
More About: Video , Household Tech , Time , Play , Retro

IOGEAR Palm Sized USB Net ShareStation Release [Offers USB Device Sharing o
2008-05-20 00:28:00
IOGEAR have announced that their new USB Net ShareStation, a palm sized device that allows up to four USB devices ? such as external hard drives, webcams, speakers and (multi-function) printers - to be shared across a network, has just been made available for purchase via its online store and major retailers.
More About: Computers , Devices , Palm , Offers , Release

VistaPerfection 2.0 iPhone Theme Gives Your iPhone A Vista Flavour [Apple &
2008-05-19 23:36:00
Towards the end of last week we featured the truly magnificent iDial application for the iPhone that brings retro, analogue style dialling to your Apple handset and now, thanks to an especially talented skinner by the name of Spec Works, the Vista fanboys amongst you can sport an iPhone (assuming you have one, of course) with an unmistakably Vista feel courtesy of his exhaustively detailed VistaPerfection iPhone Windows Vista theme.
More About: Mobile , Cell Phones , Iphone

Pizza Hut Offer Windows/Mac Desktop Pizza Ordering Widget [Take Out At The
2008-05-19 19:02:00
Pizza Hut have today announced the immediate availability a new downloadable widget, known somewhat unimaginatively as the ?Pizza Hut Shortcut?, which will allow users who are either unable or unwilling to pick up a handset or leave their PCs ? or visit the Pizza Hut website, for that matter - to order pizzas directly from ?comfort? of their computer desktops.
More About: Windows , Computers , Desktop , Pizza , Widget

JVC Everio S GZ-MS100 ?YouTube? Memory Camcorder [JVC Appeal to a Maturing
2008-05-19 17:50:00
With Creative having just announced their new Vado VF0570-P ?YouTube? budget camcorder, designed specifically to cut into considerable budget camcorder market share presently enjoyed by Pure Video?s Flip, and what with a host of other companies vying for a slice of the highly lucrative action ? such as Disgo?s Video Plus and Sony?s Net Sharing Cam, to name but two ? it was only a matter of time before JVC decided to offer a product billed as specifically catering for the YouTube generation in the form of their up and coming JVC Everio S GZ-MS100 ?YouTube? Memory Camcorder .
More About: Youtube , Computers , Audio