The HTC Rhyme
The HTC Rhyme is something of a delicate matter, as it is HTC's firstphone that is said to have been designed with a female audience in mind. Yet it comes in dull colours and looks quite a lot like every other HTC handset we’ve seen so far.
PENTAX Q-REVIEW
Let’s get one thing straight from the start. The Pentax Q is quite an incredible camera to behold. It’s tiny. But not only is it tiny, it also looks great.
NIKON 1 V1
Nikon has announced two new compact system cameras: the Nikon 1 V1 and the Nikon 1 J1. We got our hands on both new cameras today, so until we can bring you our Nikon 1 V1 review
The ULTra Personal Rapid Transit System
"Think of it as a horizontal lift," says Fraser Brown, managing director of ULTra, the company that has built a new way to travel to Heathrow Terminal 5 from the business car park
THREE MIFI HSPA
Three has updated its MiFi range with the new Huawei E586 complete with HSPA+, and we have managed to get our hands on one to test out all its mobile internet goodness
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Encouraging children to eat vegetables
New study links combined hormone therapy with increased risk of breast cancer death
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Iomega External USB 3.0 SSD Flash Drives Overview
Iomega has officially announced the upcoming launch of its new ultra-rugged, pocket-sized 1.8-inch portable solid state drives – Iomega External USB 3.0 SSD Flash Drives, which feature a built-in 256-bit hardware encryption, and high-speed USB 3.0 interface that able to boast up to 10 times faster speed than USB 2.0 drives, encasing in a stylish metal enclosure that offers added protection for drops of up to 10 feet.
“When time is money and you need the latest technology in portable storage, Iomega’s new high performance external solid state Flash drives are the ideal solution,” commented Jonathan Huberman, president at Iomega Corporation. “Iomega’s new external USB 3.0 SSD Flash drives are compact, rugged portable storage devices that deliver data transfer speeds considerably faster than any standard rotating disk drives, as well as the confidence that comes with a solid industrial design, hardware encryption and the complete Iomega Protection Suite to protect users’ important files, all of which makes Iomega’s new SSD Flash Drives the storage of choice for high-end users who demand the ultimate in performance and portability.”Iomega External USB 3.0 SSD Flash drive will be available in 3 variants of memory capacity – 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, scheduled to hit the market in coming November for $229, $399 and $749, respectively.
Stream Audio To Siemens Hearing Aid With Minitek
The touch of a button can link you to a superb listening experience with Siemens Minitek. The Minitek is an automatic streamer that can wirelessly connect your high-tech audio devices with your hearing aid. This pocket device can beam audio from any Bluetooth, e2e or T-coil systems directly into your ears. You can also hook up the device to any non-wireless gadgets via the USB port. The Minitek can stream audio continuously for 5 hours. It also functions like a remote control to adjust volume, answer calls, etc.
The gadget is designed to be user-friendly and portable. Below is a summary of the features of the Minitek:
- Remote control and streamer in one small and stylish device
- Transmits audio signals to both ears in true stereo
- Works with all Siemens wireless hearing instruments
- Discreet and convenient one-touch operation
- Connects numerous audio devices with hearing instruments
- Multipoint system works with two phones at once
- Connects two transmitters simultaneously
- Communicates with nearly all Bluetooth devices
- Supports 3rd party Bluetooth transmitters
- Additional connectivity with DAI plug and T-Coil
Palm Pre 2 Running On HP webOS 2.0
HP has officially announced the launch of its new Palm Pre 2 smartphone based on next generation of webOS – HP webOS 2.0. According to the company, the new webOS 2.0 operating system offers an array of advanced features including True Multitasking, Just Type, HP Synergy, Exhibition, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Beta, Skype Mobile (Verizon Wireless only), Favorites, Text Assist, Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite and more.
Key features of Palm Pre 2:
- Streamlined design with a smooth glass display
- 1 GHz processor and slide-out QWERTY keyboard
- Vibrant 3.1-inch multi-touch HVGA (320 x 480 pixels) screen
- 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, geo-tagging and video recording
- Built-in GPS for location-based services in apps such as Foursquare, Google Maps and Yelp
- Based on new HP webOS 2.0 platform
- High-capacity 16GB internal memory
- Talk time: up to 5.5 hours ; Standby time: up to 350 hours
“With webOS 2.0, we’re advancing the innovations we introduced 16 months ago, expanding the features that make webOS great for consumers, enterprises and developers,” commented Jon Rubinstein, senior vice president and general manager for Palm Global Business Unit at HP. “We’ve made tremendous strides since the platform launched, and now we’re taking our biggest leap forward with powerful new features that make it easier to get more things done with your webOS device.”The new sleek, stylish Palm Pre 2 which measures 2.35 x 3.96 x 0.67 inches and weighs 5.1 ounces will hit SFR stores (France) on October 22, expected to be available in the U.S. and Canada in the near future.
HP Slate 500 Windows 7 Tablet
HP Slate 500 features a 8.9-inch WSVGA multi-touch screen with digitizer, true multi-tasking, 1.68 GHz Intel Atom Z540 processor, 64GB SSD, 2GB of RAM, Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator, dual camera (3 megapixel + VGA), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot, and one-touch keyboard button for added convenient.
HP Slate 500 which comes bundled with a digital pen, portfolio case, and docking station that incorporates a pair of USB 2.0 ports, audio jack and HDMI port is now available in the United States.
Verizon Wireless 3G Network Extender
Pomera DM11G with three Gundam inspired designs
Sold at around 30,000 Yen, this three new DM11G Pomera will hit street in Japan around middle of December.
DosPara Prime Note Galleria sports a Core i7 and Radeon HD 5730
This stock version is also available in BOT with the possibility to choose between a 5400 or 7200rpm HDD or an Intel X25-M SSD (64, 80, 128 or 160GB).
KDDI au Cyber-shot S006 16.2 Megapixel Phone by Sony Ericsson
Apple announces the 11.6-inch MacBook Air, now available for $999
Verizon Galaxy Tab coming November 11th for $599.99
Press Release
Verizon Wireless Puts Samsung Galaxy Tab™ in Stores in November
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Tab™ will be available Nov. 11 for $599.99. Running on Android™ 2.2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab features a brilliant 7-inch touch screen; robust HTML Web browsing experience with full support for Adobe® Flash® 10.1 for video and mobile gaming; and a 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application processor.
"This is an incredible time in mobile technology, and as a company we're excited to add the Samsung Galaxy Tab to our portfolio," said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "The Samsung Galaxy Tab brings together the reliability of Verizon Wireless' 3G network and the power of Android 2.2 to deliver on our promise of providing consumers and business customers with a host of options to help manage their lives."
Popular mobile applications, including V CAST Music and V CAST Song ID, VZ Navigator®, Slacker Radio, Kindle for Android, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® presented by V CAST Video, and the exclusive golf game, "Let's Golf," will be available on the Samsung Galaxy Tab. In addition to text, picture and video messaging, the Samsung Galaxy Tab will also feature V CAST Apps, Verizon Wireless' mobile storefront offering hundreds of applications for businesses and consumers at launch.
The LG GD880 Mini
KeyCase: Bluetooh Keyboard for iPad
Do you want a physical keyboard while working with your iPad? take a look at the KeyCase iPad Folio. Available for £60, the product comes with an integrated Bluetooth 2.0 Keyboard which seemlessly connects with the iPad that is ideal for people who regularly use their iPad for e-mailing, making notes and writing documents.
ProMini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard
iSpot™
iSpot makes Apple mobile devices sweeter
Huge Capacity Solar Charger and Battery
The Huge Capacity Solar Charger and Battery is the perfect green gadget for the traveling geek. With its powerful 20,000 mAh battery and 29 unique adapter tips, it can power up and charge just about any portable electronic device. No need to carry around multiple chargers! Use this one to power up your phone, laptop, mp3 player, portable GPS navigator, GPS tracker, digicam, portable DVD player, portable gaming system, and more! Whatever you've deemed necessary to your life away from electricity, this charger can juice up. It even comes with a carrying bag for your charger, adapters, and gadgets. Leave it out in the sun to recharge, or plug it into any AC adapter or car charger.
Product Specifications
- 20,000 mAh Battery and Solar Charger
- Battery recharges quickly via AC adapter, car charger, or solar energy
- No more messy cables or carrying around multiple power adapters when traveling
- 29 unique adapter tips, works with most electronic devices
- Power up and charge electronic devices on-the-go
- Includes a free carrying bag
- Dimensions: 8" x 11" x .7" (205 x 282 x 18mm)
Digially CSDC-M08 Portable Solar Charger
Presented at Computex Taipei 2010, the Digially CSDC-M08 portable solar charger measures 43 x 110 x 12mm that’s very handy. It comes with AC-DC adaptor / USB cable, Li-ion rechargebale battery, and able to produce 5.5V/500mA of output voltage/Current.
BlackBerry Style 9670 Flip Smartphone Hits Sprint
RIM announced the BlackBerry® Style™ 9670 smartphone. BlackBerry Style is a new flip smartphone featuring a full QWERTY BlackBerry® keyboard, the new BlackBerry® 6 operating system and a wide range of advanced communications and multimedia capabilities. It will be available in the United States only from Sprint beginning on Oct. 31 for $99.99 (after a $100 mail-in rebate) with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement with activation on a Sprint® Business Advantage Messaging and Data plan or Everything plan with data.
Samsung WAVE II Smartphone Based on Bada 1.2
Samsung launched the Samsung Wave II (Model : GT-S8530). Based on bada 1.2, the Wave II features a large 3.7” enhanced TFT-LCD screen and supports multiple video formats. The full-touch smartphone also comes with Social Hub which lets users view their phonebook, SNS, IM and email together in an integrated one-page layout, keeping them constantly connected. The Samsung Wave II will be available starting in November 2010 in France.
Sanyo Innuendo by Kyocera, Hits Sprint
Kyocera announced that Innuendo is available through Sprint for $49.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement, after a $50 mail-in rebate (taxes excluded). At rest, Innuendo sports an elegant, high-gloss blue finish. When in use, however, a unique glow-thru dial pad and sub-display come to life and the phone opens to reveal a vivid 2.8-inch WQVGA internal display with full QWERTY keypad and quick access to customized features. Innuendo puts both entertainment and productivity front and center with a music player, 3.2 MP camera and video camcorder plus threaded text and picture messaging and “push” email from the most popular services.
Android-powered Motorola CITRUS on Verizon
Verizon Wireless and Motorola unveiled the Android-powered Motorola CITRUS™. The CITRUS offers customizable smartphone experience in a compact design. Expected to be available in Q4 2010, the key features of CITRUS include: Curved design; on-screen QWERTY keyboard; Full HTML Web browser; BACKTRACK™, a touch panel located on the back of the device that enables users to navigate and scroll through websites, home screens, e-mails, music and more without obstructing the display; Full capacitive touch screen display; Seven home screen panels; applications; and pre-loaded widgets such as sticky notes, weather, messages and calendar; Android Market™; CarbonFree®.