Sony announced on Thursday that its PlayStation 3 video game consoles will be enhanced to join a supercomputing network researching causes of cancer, Alzheimer's and other incurable diseases. Sony will release a software update by end of March which will allow users to devote their consoles' idle time to a Stanford University quest for diseases caused by "misfolded" proteins.The PS3 packs some serious computing power as its cell processor are around 10 times powerful than an average desktop computer....
Ask any tobacco smoker about the angst he faces without a cigarette on long flights or meeting as well as public places. With a NicStic between your lips, nobody dare stop you from venturing into a no-smoking zone! Because it has no smoke, it also has none of the tar, arsenic, cadmium and formaldehyde of regular cigarettes; it also passes the local anti-smoking laws. The NicStic uses a rechargeable heating coil in a plastic cigarette-sized stick to dispense nicotine...
Teclast recently announced their newest player, the C280. It is the combination of Teclast's two previous players. It features updated controls but has the same design and interface as their C260. From the T29 it nips the sound processors, which were apparently better than those on the C260. Here are some of its features: 2GB memory with a 2.4" QVGA screen, 320 x 240 resolutions. It supports MP3, WMA, and AVI files. It also has a FM tuner and recorder...
Cyber-shot phone users have another reason to rejoice; Sony Ericsson has announced the Camera Phone Kit IPK-100. It is a kit specifically designed for Cyber-shot phone users. This kit includes a tasteful Cyber-shot branded protective case for your phone, which can be attached to a belt via a clip or kept in a bag. It also includes a micro tripod with flexible legs and friction feet that allows you to hold the camera steady for the self-timer. It is compatible...
Slacker (debuted at Texas' SXSW music fest) is the new music service that delivers music online, via satellite, or from any wireless hotspot. It is free (so far) for anyone who signs up and earns their bread video ads. The premium plan minus the ads goes for $7.50/month. Both the users have access to any Slacker station that plays all genres of music. Listeners can vote to "heart" or "ban"(free members can only ban 6 songs/hour) songs from the...
Another company making their presence felt at the CeBIT, the big consumer electronics confab in Hannover, Germany, is Logitech. The QuickCam and QuickCam Deluxe are the two webcams that the company is to come out with aimed at notebook users, these cameras boast 1.3-megapixel sensors, offer up 24-bit VGA video at 15-frames per second, and a manual focus lens. They also feature the company's proprietary RightSound technology, which supports noise suppression, while the RightLight system allows you hold a...
The Bling Player tries hard to be a wannabe DAP with all its stones and gems vying for consumer attention. The fake jewels studded to the sides and skull and crossbones-adorned dog tag dangling from a chintzy chain fail to create an impression. Looks aside, the specs on this DAP are pretty average. Supporting MP3 and MPEG-4 formats, the player works on Vista, Windows 2000, XP or ME based personal computer. With 2GB memory, it can store 30+ hours...
Satisfying your need for a crazy, spooky toy is the remote-controlled hammerhead shark. Offering total goof-style humor in bugging your pals in the pool, this shark can be maneuvered to swim up from under water (quite like Jaws) and freak your friends! It can dive up to 8 feet in water and can only be controlled from up to 50 feet away. So now you can sneak up on pals from dry land or stay in the water, the...
It’s been a while since we had a full fledged audio system to support your iPod playback, amplified. To end this spell of void, we have the new range of audio systems by Polk Audio. The MiDock10 comes with 3.25-inch full-range drivers and USB connectivity to go with it. One can synch iTunes into the iPod using this USB connectivity. It can be connected and run via power and also runs on batteries. The remote that goes with this...
Commodore has announced a line of boutique gaming PC's at CeBIT. And these look like they are here to stay. They are named as the Commodore "Extreme Level" XX, Commodore GX, Commodore GS and Commodore G. With processing powers ranging from 1.86GHz Core 2 Duo E6320 to a 2.66GHz QX6700 Core 2 Extreme CPU, these also provide with graphic enhancers ranging from a single NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS all they way up to dual 8800 GTX cards. This is...
The Samsung Ultra Smart F700 topped on our list of Top 5 competitors to the Apple iPhone, the silder phone features a 5 Megapixel camera, HSDPA, EDGE, Wi-Fi, 2.78-inch (440 x 240) touchscreen display and a full QWERTY keyboard. Vincent from Slashgear spend some time with the handset which was kindoff locked as Samsung did not want people viewing the un-finished product just yet. (Video after the jump)...
One of the sign of prosperity is when you start dressing up your accessories more than you would yourself. When we mentioned the Forgiato Radurra Glass Wheels recently, we thaught we had seen it all. But the mother of bling awaits us in the form of The Asanti ASF 130 Series wheels for your racy cars. The creators of the Lexani Wheel line have outdone themselves; this time round they have come out with a set of four 34...
With the amount of gadgets and gizmos a person owns, managing them is a major issue for most. Strapping them in the car on those sticky-good-for-nothing holders is useless. Renault has come out with a very clever solution for their car owners (too bad the U.S. won’t see them), the Grass Mat integrated into the dashboard hold on to all the gadgets that you plunk into it....
Here’s a new means of self inflicted suffering. Just that it’s for the good of you. If you have the tendency of pressing the snooze button on your alarm clock and ending up receiving warnings from your boss for unpunctuality then here’s a great way to get rid of all your weaknesses. The clock in question here is capable of giving you a small shock and gets you out of bed, for good. There are many who will hope to...
Guys, start your day by ironing your pants with this Electronic Pants Presser. As your tummy is empty after a night’s sleep, fix your self a quick breakfast with this Three-in-One Breakfast Maker. Take a look at your distinctive Zero-G Watch and be sure that you don’t miss the office bus dude! We have already assumed that you’ve had a hard day at work! At the end of the day when you return home, turn on the super Simpsons...
