15 Mar, 2008
While most of us take the latest and greatest computer for granted, or at least the fact that we are easily able to purchase a computer. Not to mention we seem to be very worried about the next-generation movie players and have all gotten caught up in the recent format war (where Blu-ray came out victorious). But what if those options had not been available to us? Being very into tech it’s easy to forget that some people may not be able to purchase such devices, not because of a financial reason but because their government did not allow it. While I will not dive to far into Communism here, it is with very good news that there are some signs of change in Cuba, even if it is just a little at a time. (Read the full post about ‘Cuba having a change of heart; decides to allow computer, DVD player sales’…)
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15 Mar, 2008
Flying Veggie Windsocks For Kites This collection of flying vegetables with entice and delight you regardless either as line laundry or as decoration on your porch or patio. These tasty morsels make everyday kitchen fare fun!They are made of ripstop nylon and are easy to display with the swivel clip that is included. Technorati Tags: Girls Goodies Tags: wireless, lcd, home theater, dvr (Read the full post about ‘Flying Veggie Windsocks For Kites’…)
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15 Mar, 2008
At this point in my life, I don’t know how I managed to live through all those years with my corded landline phone. I mean, sure, it’s still a great way to communicate when it comes to voice but at a time when almost everything is about to go completely wireless I don’t see where it’ll fit. I honestly think landlines would be best displayed in any museum of ancient history, but the XLink Bluetooth Gateway aims to prove otherwise. Using Bluetooth technology, it will link your mobile phone to your landline so that you can answer calls to either phone via any of the two. Meaning, if a call comes in on your cellphone, you can use the landline to answer it. (Read the full post about ‘XLink Cellular Gateway turns Bluetooth-enabled cellphones into landlines’…)
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15 Mar, 2008
Shure E4G Sound-Isolating Earphones The E4Gs cutting-edge design with high-definition drivers and tuned port technology allows you to enjoy professional-grade sound while youre on the go. These sound-isolating earphones provide a secure in-ear design with the help of a personal fit kit that includes different types and sizes of ear sleeves to ensure a comfortable fit. Technorati Tags: Shure Tags: dap, Ogg Vorbis, digital, game (Read the full post about ‘Shure E4G Sound-Isolating Earphones’…)
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15 Mar, 2008
Posted Mar 15th 2008 12:48PM by Darren MurphFiled under: Portable Audio, Portable Video Oh sure, iPods have found their way outside of our atmosphere before, but there’s just something magical about spotting one front and (off) center on the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Dollars to donuts it’s perpetually repeating the discography of Air.Tags: computers, wi-fi, mobile phone, audio (Read the full post about ‘iPod takes one small step for PMPs, one giant leap for consumer electronics’…)
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15 Mar, 2008
Posted Mar 15th 2008 6:33AM by Joshua TopolskyFiled under: Displays, Peripherals The cats and kittens at the MIT Media Lab are always on some next-level type of wackiness, and the Siftables project doesn’t break from that trend. The concept seems simple enough: a collection of small, self-contained input / display devices wirelessly link together to form an independent mini-network, or a control system for a PC. The cubes feature OLED screens, a 3-axis accelerometer, Bluetooth, flash memory, and a haptic actuation driver, and feature additional ports for attaching other devices. The aim is to create a more natural system for handling and displaying data, though we won’t be surprised if this is somehow incorporated into an even more realistic version of Call of Duty. (Read the full post about ‘MIT’s Siftables let you juggle your data… for real’…)
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15 Mar, 2008
What if you could talk… without really talking? Aside from saving you all the effort required to move your lips, don’t you agree that it would be the sexiest thing in mobile communications since the RAZR? Well, Ambient Corporation promises to give you just that, the ability to say words without opening your mouth. Just think of all the possibilities this will bring. Now, you can continue to annoy your peaceful old neighbors without even moving your lips, you talkative freak of nature you. In a recent conference held by microchip manufacturer Texas Instruments, Michael Callahan of Ambient Corporation demonstrated how “Audeo”, the groundbreaking technology developed by their company, can let a user “speak without speaking” via a neckband and a nearby computer. (Read the full post about ‘Ambient Corp.’s high-tech neckband lets you speak without really speaking’…)
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15 Mar, 2008
It seems with all the excitement surrounding the Eee PC 900, Asus had also introduced their desktop Eee PC, the EP20. We first heard rumors of this back in November, sadly it does not seem like it was worth the wait. So far just a few details that have emerged, what we can tell you is the EP20 will feature a 1.87 GHz Intel dual core processor and include a standard 2.5-inch hard drive as opposed to the SSD’s in the Eee PC notebook. No mention of the storage size for that hard drive or any RAM amount. Also, while their has not been any confirmation, it is expected to be running the same modified version of Linux as the Eee PC notebook lineup. The EP20 is expected to retail for 200€ (around $312 US). (Read the full post about ‘Asus EP20, the overlooked CeBIT desktop Eee announcement’…)
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15 Mar, 2008
The point of anything that doesn’t work as advertised always evades me, and the case of this USB mouse speaker is no exception. Worth $14 and an ounce of your patience, Brando’s USB mouse speaker will play music from any ipod, PC, laptop, CD player, mobile phone or any other compatible sound source via a standard 3.5mm plug. It has a handy switch for turning it On/Off, as well as for adjusting the volume. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers it, and a complimentary neck strap is even included in the box for added “convenience” and “portability”. It’s got the basic features of your average portable speaker covered so far, but one thing it doesn’t do it act as a real computer mouse. (Read the full post about ‘Brando’s portable USB mouse speaker looks like, feels like, but isn’t really a mouse’…)
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15 Mar, 2008
Posted Mar 15th 2008 12:32AM by Joshua TopolskyFiled under: Laptops It looks like your favorite lap burner will get all quad-ified this year, thanks to the folks at Intel, and a little something we call “enthusiast pressure.” The hot-to-the-touch CPU rumor mill claims that we’ll see the quad-core, 45nm QX9300 hit the scene after the Centrino 2 (aka Montevina) chips are launched in the second quarter of the year. The general feeling is that the quad-equipped laptops will primarily be heavier, desktop-replacement systems, as the Core 2 Extreme processors are still fairly power hungry. (Read the full post about ‘Intel reveals plans for quad-core laptop CPUs’…)
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