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EZAV a Korean manufacturer has unvieled the Pebble a cute and tiny pendant type MP3 player. As the name suggests it is shaped like a smooth round pebble. It has a Blue easy to read OLED display which shows Track information, Battery life, etc. EZAV has also managed to push in a FM tuner and Voice recorder in it. It connects to the host via USB 2.0. It supports multiple langauges and 3D stereo sound. It is available in two...

Michael Gartenberg analyst at Jupiter Media Research awards the Gadget of the Year to the Slingbox. Michael says The Slingbox is amazing. From the unique design and the wonderful setup experience, the Slingbox does one thing and does it really well. (For fun, try accessing your music and pictures too using the TiVo home media option.) Like all groundbreaking devices, it doesn't fit into some neat category, it creates a whole new one (and a new buzzword, place-shifting). For the...

Apparently the French government's attempt to crack down on digital piracy, including fines of up to $360,000 and up to three years in jail, has backfired big time. Associated Press reports that France's lower house would legalize file-sharing by anyone paying a monthly royalty duty estimated at $8.50 (7 Euros) per month. The plan would offer consumers all they can download for the minisucle monthly fee. Music labels and film distributors have suggested the proposal would break international laws on...

Wheelchairs are normally a pain when it comes to any type of enjoyable outdoor activity with the family. This Hummer of wheelchairs pushes easily through sand, snow, and gravel. The entire frame will dissemble or fold in just seconds so you can transport your wheelchair by car, train, or plane, or just store it away when it is not needed. Both armrests swivel in the upward position and the wheels can be locked so it will be very easy to...

Tivo has finally released their own 802.11g wireless adapter. It allows you to easily connect your TiVo Series2 DVR to your 802.11g or 802.11b wireless home network. Enjoy TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing transfers, Music and Photos, Online Scheduling, and more. Eliminates the need for a phone line, if used with a broadband connection. It provides Optimized wireless performance with your TiVo Series DVR. It has a classy brushed metal base, flip up antenna and the cool Tivo logo. For use...

Less than a year after the H3 went on sale, HUMMER is unveiling a new model called the H3x. It is based on the H3 Street concept shown at the automotive industry’s annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in November. Designed for buyers with an interest in a customized appearance, the H3X delivers the brand’s trademark iconic bold design and unmatched off-road prowess. The H3x features chrome tube steps, chrome appearance package, unique tires, wheels, body-color grille, chrome fuel-door,...

The new EDGE phone which has turned up on the FCC website is certainly interesting. The handset has a slide form factor but more importantly a touch screen (262,000 colors) with a size of 320 x 240 pixels. The handset has a T-flash memory card slot for increasing memory. Additional connectivity features include Bluetooth, Infrared and USB. The phone comes with a 2 megapixel auto-focus camera that is suported with flash. Since Samsung has not yet officially announced the handset-...

Play ping pong vs. your TV -- no partner or table required! Play virtual ping pong in an instantàjust grab the special paddle, plug the controller into your TV and press "start." You'll face a virtual opponent and swing the paddle to volley, spin and smash the ball. Your paddle senses your hand motions and sends the resulting shot back to your TV opponent. Three difficulty levels and four opponents. No game console required -- plugs into standard TV. Uses...

New Year is just around and it is time for New Year Resolutions one of the most common being "I will quit Smoking". The Cigarette Counter is a rather simple device it sits on top of your Cigarette pack and has a LCD display. When you open your pack for a smoke just increase the count by 1. Look at the display at the end of the day and be shocked yourself. It is said that a Cigarette reduces your...

Samsung has announced it's new Digital Camera 'Miniket photo SDC-K50' that can receive T-DMB. It has a 2.5" LCD, 5 Megapixel CCD sensor and 3X optical zoom. It can record videos in MPEG-4 format at 30fps. It is a multi functional device and can be used as MP3 Player, voice recorder, PC camera and portable storage. It has 512 MB onboard memory and can be charged via USB. No details on pricing and availability yet....

Meet iKitty- the cutest toy and case for you and your iPod nano! The iKitty stands on four legs, with the nano’s click wheel and screen on the toy’s belly. It has a bendable tail, much needed screen protection, access to the dock connector, headphone jack and hold switch. It will be available in two colors Black and White. The iKitty is made of Silicone. The screen protector is hard ABS plastic with a soft rubber edge to further protect...

The bone conduction head phone ”Audio Bone” from Pegasus corporation Japan will available in 2 colors- Black (GDB-01) and white (GDB-02).The bone conduction technology sends vibrations through the skull straight into the brain for perfect, pure sound. With this technology you can listen to stereo sound without covering the ear. Without using amplifier, sufficient volume and sound quality is obtained with the new technology. The headphones with 80dB/mW Sensitivity, 8 Ohm impendence with 50Hz - 4 kHz frequency range weighs...

The Motorola A1200 certainly knows how to make a difference. The handset is completely unlike anything that you may have seen till date. Despite having a touch screen as an input device; the phone still may appear to be a clamshell thanks to the protective screen that surrounds it in the same manner. The transparent material is extremely hard and unlikely to break even if the phone is dropped. The A1200 can recognise handwriting (English as well as Chinese). When...

It seems pink is in after the Pink Motorola RAZR and Pink MDA II Pocket PC Ergo UK has launched the Genesis Pink Laptop. Good looking, lightweight, ready for work or play, the Ergo Ensis S laptop is ideal for the home or office, or combinations of both. It is powered by Intel Celeron M 360 (1.4 Ghz) with 256 MB RAM and 40 gb hard drive. It has a 15" screen powered by PCI Express integrated graphics chip. It...