Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Canon LV-7365 projector

Canon LV-7365 projector Canon has released the LV-7365 projector that boasts some pretty interesting capabilities - it can project a 100" image from a distance of 9.2 feet, and comes with a 1.6x zoom lens that has been multicoated to reduce reflections, flare and ghosting. Brightness levels have been rated at 3,000 ANSI lumens while its contrast ratio is 500 to 1, making it more than suitable for indoor use. Unfortunately, the Canon LV-7365 has a native resolution of just 1,024 x 768. Connectivity options include DVI-I, RCA, D-sub 15, and stereo mini-jack ports. If you're hankering after a mid-range projector, the Canon LV-7365 will be released in the middle of November for $1,499 a pop.

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Yahoo IM gets new media features

Yahoo IM gets new media features


Yahoo will be introducing new media-playing features, large file transfer capability and additional languages to its instant messaging service, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. This is a strategic move that is a long time in coming since its rivals are also attempting to boost their positions by tweaking their instant messaging services. Yahoo Messenger 9.0 (already?) has just launched a test version, boasting features as found on social networks and media sharing sites in addition to extra space for you to post an image next to contact names along with the ability to share video or photos within a conversation window itself. Half a dozen new languages have been added, catering to the citizens of Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India and Vietnam, thus expanding its appeal to a grand total of 25 international markets. Looks like the push for media sharing is here to stay.

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Nintendo DS Lite gets gold treatment

Nintendo DS Lite gets gold treatment I guess with oil prices defying gravity all the time and the once almighty dollar plumbing to new depths every day, it makes sense that people rush to gold as a traditional safe haven. To coat just about anything in gold is pure madness, but that hasn't stopped this Nintendo DS Lite to come with 24k karat gold highlights courtesy of the SGP Metal kit for the DS Lite. Each SGP Metal kit consists of a full set of self-adhesive gold-plated trim, and if gold's not your thang, there is always a silver finish.

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Google talks to Verizon Wireless

Google talks to Verizon Wireless


Google and Verizon Wireless are currently discussing the possibility of introducing handsets to the market via the latter which run on Google's very own operating system software and applications, and a formal announcement concerning Google's mobile plans is expected to be made within a couple of weeks' time. These Google-powered handsets will definitely prove to be a worthy competitor to the iPhone that is currently being offered by AT&T. What do you think of this situation? Would a cellphone running on Google's OS make your life complete? All I know is, searching for your contacts and text messages would be easier when the time comes - I just don't know how much so.

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NEC laptop to match Nissan Micra

NEC laptop to match Nissan Micra


NEC has just dropped an announcement that it will release a special edition laptop that comes with an external design that matches the local equivalent of Nissan's Micra model (also known as the Nissan March) will be on sale from Wednesday onwards, retailing for $1,020 while sporting the Micra's colors. There is also a Nissan logo situation just above the keyboard, and the slipcase is made out of similar material used in the Micra's seats. For those who are more interested in its innards, this special edition laptop is but a standard LaVie G model that is powered by a 1.8GHz Sempron 3400+ processor, 512MB RAM, a DVD-ROM drive, a 15.4" widescreen and Windows Vista Home Basic.

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Peugeot Salt & Pepper Mills

Peugeot Salt & Pepper Mills How lazy can one get not to grind their own salt and pepper? Peugeot drivers, I guess. After all, this is the very same vehicle company that comes up with the Peugeot Elis Electric Saly & Pepper Mills which feature brushed stainless steel as well as acrylic construction, complete with lights and a one-handed operation. You get half a dozen pre-selections for pepper and half that amount for salt. They aren't cheap though, retailing for $200 a set, but at least that price comes with an initial supply of salt or peppercorns to get you started.

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Nikon Coolpix P5100 review

Nikon Coolpix P5100 review Announced at the end of August, the new Nikon Coolpix P5100 camera arrives just 6 months after the P5000. Aimed at the enthusiast photographer who wants some control over what the camera is doing, the 12.1 megapixel Nikon P5100 offers Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, and full Manual shooting modes. There’s a flash hotshoe which accepts external flashguns, 2.5 inch LCD screen combined with an optical viewfinder, optical image stabilization for blur-free images, and a 3.5x zoom lens (35-123mm). Billed as a backup to a DSLR, the Nikon P5100 costs £299.99 / €450 and competes with the likes of the Canon Powershot G9. Gavin Stoker took the Nikon Coolpix P5100 all the way to Japan in the 200th PhotographyBLOG review

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Microsoft wants (more of) your money

Microsoft wants (more of) your money Microsoft intends to usher in the holiday season by introducing a bunch of Zune accessories for all you 1 million plus Zune owners that are manufactured by licensed partners, and among these are the following:

  • The Zune Home A/V Pack ($99.99), which can connect a Zune to a home stereo. The system offers a wireless remote, faceplates for handling different Zune models, and composite audio-video output.
  • The Zune Dock Pack ($49.99) provides an extra Zune dock for a computer or other location.
  • The Zune Car Pack ($79.99) lets users listen to their Zunes in the car via an FM radio transmitter. The car pack also charges the Zune, and comes with a wired remote.
  • The Zune Cable Pack ($39.99) connects a Zune to a stereo or TV using a sync cable, composite AV output cable, and audio cable.
  • You plan to pick any of these up?

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    Whazzat goes chicken with USB drive

    Whazzat goes chicken with USB drive Chicken feet anyway. This must surely be one of the weirder USB flash drive designs to date - I mean, a chicken foot? It comes in 1GB capacity and retails for $44 - certainly not the cheapest around but I suppose you're paying more for the novelty factor anyway. Each purchase comes with a USB cable for you to hook it up to a USB port just in case the chicken foot design gets in the way of other USB devices which are already plugged in. Definitely not a bird-brained move, this.

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    Sony PS3 consumes less power

    Sony PS3 consumes less power


    Sony has moved on to the 65nm manufacturing process and the fruits of its labor is evident in the new 40GB PS3 that will be launched in the US on November 2nd. This 65nm Cell processor will drop power consumption from 200W to a more environmentally friendly 135W, while boasting a new motherboard revision along with an updated Southbridge. The reduction in power consumption has also resulted in a smaller heatpipe since the demands on it have gone down as well. Would you rather have backwards compatibility with PS2 games, a memory card reader and another two USB 2.0 ports compared to a more energy efficient processor?

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    Eye-Fi launches 2GB SD card

    Eye-Fi launches 2GB SD card Eye-Fi has just rolled out its 2GB Eye-Fi SD card, bringing WiFi connectivity (802.11g, no less) to virtually any device that boasts an SD memory card slot. Guess you can kiss goodbye to pesky cables or memory card readers with this - just make sure your PC/notebook/Mac has some sort of wireless connectivity beforehand. You can also use the special setup process to specific photos for automatic transfers as well as send them directly to blogs and photo sharing websites without the need for a computer to act as an intermediary. The 2GB Eye-Fi SD card will retail for $100 apiece.

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    Tuesday, October 30, 2007

    Babel TV launched

    Babel TV launched UK Internet pioneer Peter Dawe has announced the Babel TV launch, a device that claims to bring together the benefits of a Freeview “set-top-box”, personal video recorder as well as Internet access. It was specially designed to be dummy-proof and safe to use as an everyday electrical appliance, as all you need to do is plug the Babel TV box into a Freeview aerial and a broadband connection and you're good to go. Benefits include watching TV programmes from the Internet, surfing the web and shopping online, all from the comfort of your living room. Babel TV's technical team will be able to provide all the support you need, and is kid-friendly since parental controls are included. Babel TV boxes will go on sale from November 6th onwards for £295 a pop. You can purchase an additional 1GB of online storage for £1 monthly, allowing you to store approximately 250 audio tracks or 2,000 photos.

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    Magellan RoadMate 1200

    Magellan RoadMate 1200


    Magellan has readied its RoadMate 1200 that in all probability will be made available for the upcoming Black Friday sales. The Magellan 1200 boasts a 3.5" anti-glare touchscreen display and relies on the Centrality Atlas II GPS receiver instead of everybody's favorite, the SiRFStar III GPS chipset. Each Magellan 1200 comes with pre-loaded maps of the continental US, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, in addition to 1.3 million points of interest. Additional features include voice guidance and QuickSpell that makes it easier to enter addresses. If you're on a tight budget, the Magellan RoadMate 1200 ought to keep you happy with its $200 price tag.

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    Terabyte thumb drives a possibility

    Terabyte thumb drives a possibility Researchers have successfully developed a low-cost, low-power computer memory that could potentially see it being used in terabyte-sized thumb drives in the near future. This new technique manipulates charged copper particles at the molecular scale, making them 1,000 times as energy-efficient as flash memory. Guess the 8GB and larger USB flash drives we see today are but pittance in comparison, but until then don't throw out your current hardware just yet as you'll be using it for a fair number of years more.

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    New defensive vehicle test successful

    New defensive vehicle test successful A defensive vehicle powered by a rocket engine control system from Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne was successfully tested when it neutralized a target in a situation that simulated a hostile, in-bound missile. This is the seventh successful test of its kind, making it a key element in the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Here's more from the press release.

    A primary requirement of the system is near-instant response, which was proven again in dramatic fashion. Similar to a successful test that was conducted in April of this year, today's intercept once again demonstrated THAAD's performance and verified the DACS design in a demanding flight scenario. This test was conducted in the endo-atmospheric regime, confirming the system's performance at higher altitudes.

    Does this news make you sleep more soundly at night, or are you still living in fear of being within striking range of Pyongyang's arsenal?

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    GPS Sports tracks athletes vitals

    GPS Sports tracks athletes vitals Athletes do drop dead on the pitch or during training, but I suppose those unfortunate events could have been avoided if the GPS Sports system was implemented before. This device enables coaches to track not only their players' positions and how fast they move, but also their vital statistics as well. Sounds more and more like a top-down view in a video game as those on the sidelines can pinpoint patterns in movement. In addition, the GPS Sports device can also measure the force of a hit a player receives and report it to the relevant authorities. I guess this would work great with the Xenith X1 helmet. The GPS Sports device can be attached to a vest or a series of straps as depicted here.

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    Qantas Airways in-flight phone trial

    Qantas Airways in-flight phone trial


    Qantas Airways aims to release preliminary results of its in-flight phone trial before the year is over, and it is hoped that cellphones won't interfere with in-flight signalling equipment. After all, high powered businessmen as well as those who just want to keep in touch with loved ones on a long journey would love to have the capability of making affordable calls instead of relying on in-flight phones that charge a bomb. Currently, Qantas passengers can communicate via available telephones located in their seats, but hopefully this cheaper option will be made available soon.

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    Piaggio releases MP3 scooter

    Piaggio releases MP3 scooter No, this MP3 scooter plays no music but comes with three wheels instead in the non-traditional manner - there are two independently suspended front wheels and one located behind, producing sensational handling characteristics to make it the perfect fool-proof learner/commuter bike. This 250cc single-cylinder, injected CVT scooter boasts a maximum speed of over 110kmh which is pretty decent considering the fact that the Piaggio MP3 was designed for city use. Features include a remote button on its key that opens up its underseat storage for helmets and various items and superior fuel economy (something worth considering as the price of fuel doesn't seem to obey the law of gravity and drop, let alone stay put).

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    Onda gets inspiration from LG Shine

    Onda gets inspiration from LG Shine


    The LG Shine was considered as a thing of beauty during its launch, and Onda has taken design cues from the Shine itself with its new portable media player. Dubbed the Onda VX888 (8 being an auspicious number to the Chinese), this portable media player looks pretty sleek in its metallic case, and boasts MP3 and WMA playback, a 2" display with 260k colors. Would you be caught dead carrying one of these, or would you rather stick to the tried-and-tested iPod range?

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    iPhone given retro touch

    iPhone given retro touch



    Mark certainly aims to think different by modifying his iPhone - here's what he has to say about it.

    At least I’ve now got a phone which most definately is mine. In the two weeks I used it before this project I never ever got the feeling it was my phone entirely somehow and now I do and that’s what I care about. I wonder why they ever stopped using the slogan ‘Think Different’ cause somehow that’s exactly what I’m (and everyone who owns one of those 250.000 unlocked phones (and counting…)) is doing at the moment, I guess… ^_^

     

    I like the touch on the Apple logo at the bottom - very Newton-ish. To find out how Mark came up with this inspiration of an iPhone, head on here.

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    WiBrain gives B1 UMPC an upgrade

    WiBrain gives B1 UMPC an upgrade WiBrain has just infused its B1 UMPC with an upgrade, bringing changes not only internally but externally as well with specifications that are bound to please. The keyboard is split down the middle just like its predecessor, but the directional buttons as well as others are placed in the lower left corner unlike before. The B1 is now equipped with a 4.8" WSVGA touchscreen display at 1,024 x 600 resolution, powered by a VIA C7M 1.2GHz processor, a VX700 graphics chipset for 3D support, and 512MB RAM (upgradeable to 1GB). In addition, you also get a 30GB/60GB hard drive and a webcam with microphone for those who want to keep in touch via various IM programs. The new and improved WiBrain B1 UMPC has a battery life of up to 5 hours, making this unsuitable for long haul flights.

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    Pivo2 robot sidekick in car

    Pivo2 robot sidekick in car


    Nissan must have taken a leaf out of Star Wars with the Pivo2 concept car that comes with a dashboard-based robot, or should I abbreviate it to just "dashbot"? This cute little robot is there for a very good reason - lightening up the mood of those in the car, ensuring that the driver is happy all the time. Known as Pivo-kun, this dashbot was developed as research has shown that happy drivers have drastically lower accident rates compared to depressed ones. Hopefully the Pivo-kun's repertoire of jokes won't run dry anytime soon and can be updated.

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    Philips dynamic daylight window



    Philips put on display its dynamic daylight window at its Simplicity event last week, bringing the idea of light therapy to help folks adjust their body clocks whenever they're traveling across different timezones in order to create a sense of balance and well-being. Heck, even when youre feeling sapped, you can always utilize this for an intensive 'light therapy' session for a quick boost - I'm sure it is much more healthy compared to downing your 10th cup of coffee for the day. Don't worry too much about the power bill at the end of the month - this pocket-sized sun is extremely energy efficient and utilizes fluorescent technology to brighten up its surroundings.

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    Xenith X1 smart helmet

    Xenith X1 smart helmet


    The Xenith X1 smart helmet comes with shock absorbing discs that are able to release air upon impact, where the amount and speed are variable depending on the severity of the impact. This works much better than traditional foam inserts that perform just the same in any situation. The Xenith X1 features a flexible, vented casing embedded with specialized shock absorbers that aim to decrease potential damage to the head and brain of football players. I wonder if such technology ought to be ported over to the NHL as well.

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    Motion activated silly string shooter



    What happens when you have way too much time on your hands and want to spook people out this Halloween? Why, the Motion activated silly string shooter steps in.

    It's Halloween again, instead of trick or treating, why not stay home and surprise the kids looking for treats with a shot of silly string at the back of their heads. Joey Rabier shows you this quick and easy mod to drive the neighborhood kids batty, just don't blame us if your house gets TP'd.

     

    Pretty neat solution, don't you think?

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    Atheros ROCm chip is power efficient

    Atheros ROCm chip is power efficient Atheros Communications has just released the Atheros ROCm AR6002 family that brings low-power for mobile WLAN solutions, drawing near-zero standby power that has a nominal impact on battery life even when it is active - issues that are close to heart where WiFi-enabled mobile products are concerned. Tests have shown that the Atheros AR6002 utilizes up to 70% less power than other competitive solutions in hte market while downloading content in active mode, resulting in superior battery life that can be translated to an even larger amount of downloads as well as longer talktime between charges. The AR6002 chip has shown to take more than 100 hours to run a standard 3.7V, 800mAh phone battery dry in continual VoIP mode. Unfortunately, you won't be able to see this new Atheros AR6002 solution in devices anytime soon as they will only enter volume production in Q1 2008.

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