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Turtle Beach Ear Force AK-R8 puts ten speakers in your ears
2007-06-10 12:44:00
How many speakers does a gaming headset need to accurately reveal the position of your enemies when they are sneaking behind you? Turtle Beach thinks you need ten speakers and produced the Ear Force AK-R8 Gaming Headset.
More About: Multimedia , Speakers

Mazda Nagare concept has new things to offer inside and outside [new pics]
2007-06-10 10:28:00
I can't say that I'm a Mazda fan, but I think I'm about to change my mind, as I saw the Nagare concept, a car developed under the direction of Mazda's new global design director, Laurens van den Acker. The goal was to achieve a new means of registering motion while moving or standing still.
More About: Inside , Things , Once , Concept

Sony Ericsson W610i gets a video review
2007-06-09 11:56:00
W610i is the newest model Walkman model from Sony Ericsson and guys from Phonehouse.fr managed to get their hands on it. The new phone features a 1.9 inch TFT screen, a two megapixel camera and built-in FM tuner. What makes quite a stir is the 25 hours life playback
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Guess what? It?s a contest!
2007-06-08 23:30:00
I've been planning in introducing a couple of contests here on GadgetRoad for a while. There's no big deal, just tiny questions and stuff. The most important thing is that I wanted to give some prizes too, as there are too few out there thinking to participate in a contest for free, no?
More About: Contest , Contes , Guess

BLANK phone has so much to offer
2007-06-08 21:53:00
BLANK phone is supposed to help you express with great freedom.
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Holden Efijy, the perfect concept car
2007-06-08 20:50:00
There are few words to describe the Holden Efijy, one of the few Australian motoring icons so we?ll let the images speak and a short resentation video.
More About: Concept Car , Bikes , Perfect , Once

How should multimedia receivers look like
2007-06-08 13:33:00
We all know what a multimedia receiver really is, as we probably have one in our homes and use it daily while watching TV, so me movies or just listening to our favourite tracks. But, except the Apple TV and maybe a couple of models that you can count on your fingers, most these gadgets are dull looking, without any eye catching elements
More About: Multimedia , Like , Look , Receivers

Radial engine bike concept
2007-06-08 13:01:00
Of course, this is not the first or the last motorcycle equipped with a radial engine, but i liked the looks of it. Of course, it's just a sketch on the drawing board, but it worth mentioning. Giles McWilliam is the guy behind this design, that combines futuristic elements and materials with a spartan and simple architecture.
More About: Bike , Engine , Once , Concept , Adia

Clubman, the Mini SUV, coming soon?
2007-06-08 12:20:00
I've always loved the Mini but i never thought i could be able to fir in one. Not because I'm a big person, but that car is really tiny. And of course there's also the matter of price... Anyway, seems that BMW is going to launch an SUV vehicle based on Mini, named Clubman, somewhere in the future. So, it just an over-sized Mini or something more?
More About: Bikes , Ming

Female Type robot just made debut
2007-06-07 22:56:00
If you followed technology news lately you must have seen the new wave of robots that usually come from Japan. Also you must have seen that every model resembles a masculine shape and behaviour, so ladies are neglected, at least that wast true till yesterday, when FT Robot hit the spotlight.
More About: Technology , Female , Made , Type

Time to customize your Apple TV
2007-06-07 22:08:00
With the new Apple TV coming a couple of weeks ago, I was expecting to start seeing all kinds of mods and tweaks for it. One of the most "good looking" ones are from iStyles, a site that provides its customers with some very cool skins for this gadget.
More About: Time , Custom

Willcom, Sharp and Microsoft launched the Advance ES Smartphone
2007-06-07 12:05:00
Microsoft is not just producing mobile operating systems, but also joins efforts to build smartphones too. The Advance ES Smartphone is the end result of their collaboration with Willcom and Sharp . Unfortunately the phone only uses the Willcom PHS network, but that maybe will change, as Advance ES it a very interesting device.
More About: Microsoft , Launched

FACTRON Re-nano is strong as titanium, expensive as platinum
2007-06-06 22:22:00
How else would you call an 800 $ iPod Nano case? It is made from titanium and looks like a serious thing, but cmon, 800 bucks? It's name is Re-nano, and is made by FACTRON. I almost forgot, the protective screen is made from sapphire, so your not so scratch resistant iPod will be safe.
More About: Platinum , Tron , Strong

HTC has a iPhone killer, Touch, or so they say
2007-06-06 21:29:00
Apple announced iPhone this year and everybody else figured out that touchscreen interfaces are a cool thing. Further more, everybody tries to copy in some degree the iPhone, which hasn't even been launched yet. One of those replicas is the HTC Touch FLO
More About: Iphone , Killer , Ouch

MSI build worlds first turbocharged notebook
2007-06-06 19:12:00
Yes, it's here, the first turbocharged notebook, the MSI Turbo Book. You press a button and the system is overclocked by 25%. Nice you say, but think of the battery life or low ventilation of CPU and memory.
More About: Notebook , Worlds , Build , Turbocharged

Porsche joins fashion phones with P?9521
2007-06-06 10:17:00
Porsche's first product will be called P'9521, a pretty uninspired name, if you ask me.
More About: Fashion , Phones , Porsche , Fash

ASUS Eee PC offers complete mobile Internet enjoyment
2007-06-05 20:23:00
Sub sized laptops, both because of size and functionality seem to be the next best thing, no matter how they're called: UMPCs, sub-notebooks or companions. ASUS jumped the wagon and launched today the Eee PC, a name that doesn't says much, but that's why we are here, to enlighten you.
More About: Internet , Mobile , Mobile Internet , Asus , Offers

Hummer HT1 Car Fashion Phone seems like a well dressed Conan
2007-06-05 15:17:00
What's the car that you buy when you don't have enough money, but you want to make an impression? Of course you get a Hummer , an often flamboyant big car that shouts out loud "I have no taste" about the driver. It seems that someone thinks otherwise and built a phone look alike, the Hummer HT1 Car Fashion Phone .
More About: Conan , Like

2008 Subaru Impresa STI will be a hatchback
2007-06-05 12:45:00
One of the legendary rivalries in automotive history is the one between Suba ru Impresa and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. Now Subaru has a ace in its sleeves with the 2008 version of the Impresa STI. What strikes us most it's the fact that Subaru will ditch the sedan form factor for a hatchback version.
More About: Hatchback , Baru

Acer Ferarri c500 - sneak shot
2007-06-05 12:44:00
We have been knowing for a while that Acer is planning to expand the Ferarri line with a new product, the c500 PDA. From what we know, the gadget will lack GSM functions, but would be used as a media player thank to its huge 2.8" QVGA screen, Pocket PC (Samsung 2442/300MHz CPU and 64 MB RAM memory ) or GPS navigation system.
More About: Shot , Arri

What good is a cool robot that talks about vinegar?

2007-05-18 21:35:00
Are you in vinegar selling business? If so what else would be better than a 6 feet tall, 100 kg robot presenting your products. It seems pretty dumb, but some people, Tamaroi corporation, have another opinion and build one. I must admit it does look cool, but why can’t it talk like Darth Vader instead of wining about vinegar. Continue reading article TAGS: presentation, robot, Tamaroi, vinegarRelated articlesA treat from inside: the medical robot“Elios” RescueBot, a peaceful Terminator robotNeuroArm, the first step to robot surgeonsHow about a vacuums race?DROBO is world’s first storage robot
More About: Robot , Cool , Good , That , Vinegar

Next-Gen PC Design Competition nominated its winners for 2007

2007-05-18 17:40:00
Next-Gen PC Design Competition has been promoted by Microsoft in the late years in order to spot creative new PC designers who could help computing industry move "out of the box". And by seeing the winners of this years edition, i must admit that there are some brilliant quixotic out there. Continue reading article TAGS: aesthetics, competition, future, Microsoft, Next-Gen PC DesignRelated articlesBlack Noise Engine promises unprecedented graphic realismOpteron’s anniversary video makes fun of Intel, of courseGTXC Xplorer adds GPS in your shoes[hu-bi] modular PC, a computing sollution for the futureCEO LEGO table/desk
More About: Winners , Sign , Winner

Transformers the Movie, newest trailer

2007-05-18 16:03:00
The trailer for this summer’s blockbuster "Transformers , the movie" is finally here. With real live images from the film, it really seems to be something worth seeing and i can’t wait to go to the cinema on Jule 4th. So, if you’re into science fiction or enjoy seeing huge robots fighting with each other , that’s a movie for you mate. Till then, sit tight and enjoy the trailer.   TAGS: blockbuster, July 4, movie, robots, TransformersRelated articlesYellow mode for the XBox, in Simpsons styleBlack Noise Engine promises unprecedented graphic realismThe Mac is no XPSHow about a ride?Don’t open the fridge! I want to see the whole movie
More About: Movie , Trailer , The Movie , Rail

New slider from Sony Ericsson comming soon

2007-05-18 12:49:00
Title pretty much says it all. Pictures of it had surfaced the web, on Polish cellphone retailer Art Kom GSM Group. Specs are scarce: 2 megapixels, 2.4" QVGA screen, UMTS/HSDPA and just 12.5 mm thick. Price will settle around 550 $. No official word from Sony Ericsson yet, but I expect the launch pretty soon. Continue reading article TAGS: phone, slider, Sony EricssonRelated articlesSony Ericsson W999i, an M series Walkman sliderSony Ericsson P1i video previewAnother photo leak: Sony Ericsson W970 AdrianaSony Ericsson P700i smartphone shows its teethThe emergency phone charger
More About: Comm , Slider

If you suck at golf you should get the Golf Swing Analyzing Watch

2007-05-17 19:14:00
I can’t say that I’m passionate about golf, or that I ever tried it. Maybe it’s because I’m pretty sure I can’t synchronize perfectly my hand, eye, club and feet for a perfect swing. Today I’ve found out that there’s hope even for me. I can perfect my swing with the Golf Swing Analyzing Watch . Continue reading article TAGS: Golf Swing Analyzing Watch, Hammacher Schlemmer, recordsRelated articlesNintendo Wii gets the Nerf Sports PackAnother kind of Guns&RosesOppliger Ring watch, a new concept from SandrineTitanic DNA watch, made from the shipwreck partsAtomic time accuracy on your wrist
More About: Wing , Should

Another use for Windows Sideshow: Ricavision MK140 fridge magnet

2007-05-17 18:37:00
Even if at first Side show seemed to do little for me, I now have to agree that people really started to imagine ways of using it. What’s coming next is Ricavision MK140: the fridge magnet, a device with a QVGA 3.5" touchscreen and wireless connectivity. Continue reading article TAGS: fridge, magnet, Microsoft, MK140, Ricavision, SideshowRelated articlesRICAVISION Sideshow Remote Control hits the web and soon the shelvesWindows Vista for your family with anytime possibility for upgradeWindows Mobile 6 at the starting lineSamsung Zipel Cullinan is the king of the kitchenVista for collectors
More About: Another , Indo , Sion

Time Fountain slows water down and even makes it go backwards

2007-05-17 14:39:00
What can you do with water dropping of a faucet and a carefully synchronized green strobe light? Of course a Time Fountain , that makes water slow down as it drops and even make it go up towards the faucet. Look at this amazing video below. It’s breathtaking beauty. Continue reading article TAGS: fountain, motion, strobe light, timeRelated articlesDancing on the Water Clock only shows time, but with styleAtomic time accuracy on your wristWhat’s the time?Opteron’s anniversary video makes fun of Intel, of courseWash your hands in style
More About: Make , Ward

8 GB microSD card from Samsung

2007-05-17 14:19:00
Samsung just launched the highest capacity microSD card ever, with a capacity of 8 GB. This kind of cards are mostly used with the current mobile phones, replacing the older SD format. With 8 gigs of memory, you will be able to store like 2000 songs or a couple of hours of DVD quality videos. The new Samsung model also benefits from a sped boost, with 6 MB/s writing speed and 16 MB/s reading speed being almost 50% faster than the older generations. Continue reading article TAGS: 8 GB, card, mciroSD, Samsung, SDRelated articlesSamsung Ultra Edition 10.9: slider gets slimmer and slimmerSamsung unveils the SGH-i400 smartphoneSamsung gold encrusted washing machine is a word’s firstBluetooth certified Samsung Plasma TVSamsung Zipel Cullinan is the king of the kitchen
More About: Card , Samsung , Micro

340 KM/h Mercedes Benz S V12 S from Brabus

2007-05-17 14:01:00
I’m a big fan on Mercedes , have to state that from the beginning. But this is not a stock car, is an exclusive model "fixed" by Brabus , the home tuner of Mercedes vehicles, under the name Mercedes Classe S V12 S Biturbo, by Brabus. Breathtaking, and even if you hate the German manufacturer, you would still have to agree with me. Cause what else you could say about an S-Class that can reach 340 Km/h and ensures the ultimate comfort for the passengers? Continue reading article TAGS: Brabus, Mercedes, S Classe, tunner, V 12Related articlesLogitech io2 Digital Pen helps digitizing your handwritingEDAG takes SUV to LUV levelTAG Heuer teams with ModeLabs to produce cellphone watchesHow about a ride?Hofman Dujardin brings the “Bloomframe”
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Now that’s a pair of HiFi headphones I would like to own

2007-05-17 12:35:00
Headphones are for me the biggest innovation in audio equipment, as they allow you to hear loud and clear without bothering others. That ’s why I love the following concept, a pair of luxury headphones, made from high quality materials: aluminum and carbon fiber, which should make them stronger and nicer looking. Continue reading article TAGS: aluminum, carbon fibre, design, headphones, HiFi, qualityRelated articlesSony brings new Bluetooth HeadphonesBluetooth certified Samsung Plasma TVAdidas 1 DLX Runner launchedUnzip your Zipper MP3 playerLaser scissors might increase your cutting skills
More About: Headphones , Head , Pair , Like