6 Feb, 2008
NPR reminds us that GPS units, which were a surprisingly big item for Christmas giving, also present an attractive target to smash-and-grabbers. John Roman, a criminal justice researcher with the Urban Institute, says navigation units are the hot new alternative to car stereos for lowlifes looking for quick cash:[Thieves] probably have to steal six car radios to get the return from stealing a GPS…So for them, it’s worth finding one.Coming soon, maybe: GPS units that share location info with designated parties, allowing the unlucky or careless to track a stolen unit. (Read the full post about ‘GPS: One More Reason to Break Into Your Car’…)
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6 Feb, 2008
Posted Feb 6th 2008 7:06AM by Thomas RickerFiled under: Cellphones, WirelessIn the unlikeliest of unions since Julia and Lyle, we bring you some hot iPhone on N95 symbiotic action. Using the free JoikuSpot application released this morning, you can now turn any S60 smartphone into a WiFi hotspot. Yes, just like WMWifiRouter does for WinMo devices. Sure, the solution doesn’t make much sense from locations with tethered Internet and you can’t encrypt the http and https (only) traffic. But if you’ve ever been in a WiFi dead spot and needed to share access (think PSP gaming), this type of solution is pretty unbeatable. Assuming you have an unlimited data plan that is. Click the read link for the video. (Read the full post about ‘3G + N95 + JoikuSpot + WiFi + iPhone = 3G iPhone (the hard way)’…)
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6 Feb, 2008
Sapphire has released its new Atomic Radeon 3870 that is watercooled, helping keep the mercury low while you’re busy fragging away on your PC in the latest DirectX 10 game. It comes with a standard dual-chip Radeon that features a massive waterblock that covers the card, providing efficient cooling with a fair bit of overclocking headroom. The kit also ships with a combination pump/radiator and a small cable which hooks up the board to the main unit, which is probably there to monitor the temperature. No idea on the final clock speed and pricing, but it ought to hit retail stores once the Chinese Lunar New Year festival is over. (Read the full post about ‘Watercooled Radeon 3870′…)
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6 Feb, 2008
This is Canon’s 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM Autofocus Lens. Canon has been making them since 1993, on a special order only basis, and if you want one you’ll have to wait around a year and half for Canon to build it for you. Unless you’re quick, and head over to B&H, where you’ll find a second hand one for just $99,000.According to the B&H blog, “there are ‘more than twelve, less than twenty’ of them in existence”. The lens weighs 36lbs. and measures just over a yard long. (Read the full post about ‘Biggest Canon Telephoto Lens Ever in Stock at B&H’…)
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6 Feb, 2008
Microsoft added two new desktop mice Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and Wireless Laser Mouse 7000. The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 offers a unique concept in computer peripherals, blurring the lines between desktop and notebook mice by creating a full-size mouse with a portable snap-in transceiver for easy storage and mobility. Microsoft offers a stylish, rechargeable mouse at an affordable price with the Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000. By choosing a rechargeable mouse, users can reduce their battery consumption by up to 80 percent over three years of use. The horizontal charging station provides a sturdy base, and the battery status indicator lets users know when it is time to charge. (Read the full post about ‘Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 & 7000′…)
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6 Feb, 2008
Koreans are a very blessed bunch - especially those who live in Seoul. This mega city is the beneficiary of a city-wide WiBro blanket, making it possible for users to remain online despite zooming down the freeway at 100 kmh. It features an average download speed of 3Mbps, making it superior to HSDPA’s average of 1Mbps. Unfortunately, you won’t see WiBro making its way around the world too soon as many parts of the globe are rolling out 3G services, presumably because they don’t have the necessary infrastructure and find the entry cost of WiBro too high. This is nothing but good news for tech geeks who must remain connected 24/7 at decent speeds. (Read the full post about ‘Seoul Blanketed With WiBro’…)
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6 Feb, 2008
Sony Ericsson will be introducing its J110 cell phone at 3GSM, and this candybar handset clearly targets the entry level market. Don’t expect fancy stuff like 3G connectivity and the ilk - even the screen size looks small enough for the most basic of functions. The J110 is basically a ‘Talk & Text’ phone, capable of storing up to 200 numbers as well as a hundred text messages. You get 8 hours of talk time per battery charge, which is pretty lengthy. Tags: speakers, home theater, robots, gaming (Read the full post about ‘Sony Ericsson J110 Cell Phone’…)
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6 Feb, 2008
Japan is getting a dose of Canon with the soon to be released IXY Digital 20IS camera. The camera comes in five colors: silver, white, caramel, brown, and pink along with all the important features like a lens shift-type Image Stabilizer(IS) system, a DIGIC III image processor, 8M CCD sensor and 3X optical zoom lens with support for p to 30fps in 640 x 480 resolution and ISO 1600. The 20IS will release early March for a retail price of $327. [Source] Tags: video, robots, laptops, hdtv (Read the full post about ‘Canon Ixy Digital 20IS’…)
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6 Feb, 2008
While many gas stations have long introduced the self-service model, folks in the Netherlands could soon need not lift a finger to keep their vehicles refueled thanks to the Tankpitstop robotic arm. This unique invention relies on its array of sensors and a car database in order to hone in and open a car’s gas flap, do the needful and fill up the vehicle. Unfortunately, the implementation cost is extremely high as each Tankpitstop robotic arm retails for $111,100. Just make sure your ride is under the list of approved cars, lest the robotic arm leaves undesirable scratches on your shiny new vehicle. (Read the full post about ‘Tankpitstop Robotic Arm’…)
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6 Feb, 2008
Fifty Amazing Pub Tricks Here there are no fewer than fifty of the blighters jam-packed into one slender metal jacket, cunningly disguised as a beer can. Hearty guffaws all round. In fact, it will take you some considerable time to work your way through all of the delicious tricks, cunning bar bets and amazing stunts detailed on the pack’s informative cocktail menu card. See price Tags: DAB, consumer technology, high definition TV, equipment (Read the full post about ‘Fifty Amazing Pub Tricks’…)
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