Verizon Wireless announced in November that it would open up its network to any company that wanted to make a device for it. The industry went abuzz with projections of cheap international calling and Google applications for daily use. The first to make use of this offer is a wireless device from SupplyNet Communications a firm from Schaumburg, Ill. The device is a modem that connects to a sensor that dips into large storage containers, like construction-site diesel tanks or...
Rumors of the new Sony Ericsson Patti have been running around the net for quiet some time now, but news that it will be renamed to a more rational number as W902 has now emerged. The device will feature a 5-megapixel autofocus camera with an LED flash. Other than that it's a pretty unsurprising phone with its standard Walkman features as the only boasting element in this new release. Source...
Researchers at DARPA and Nikolai Rulkov of Information Systems Laboratories in San Diego, Ayers, are working on a way to integrate a jelly fish like brain into advanced robotic defense vehicles to sniff out mines and other hazardous materials autonomously. The problem with current technology is that on several occasions the drone vehicles get stuck due to ignorable differences in its programming with relation to the environment it is put in. Using a new electronic nervous systems (ENS) controller, to...
In a recently held meeting in Japan the G8 is pushing its member states to monitor ISP & Mobile traffic. They are working on a high level treaty called the Anti Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) in their national laws. Among many other measures, ACTA-based legislation will ensure that Internet Service Providers around the world are held liable for the downloading and uploading actions of their customers. This in turn will be forcing the ISPs to disconnect the broadband lines...
There’s a Stormetrooper Helmet and a Darth Vader helmet that’s up for grabs. So far these are only labeled as concepts but look pretty real enough to be commonplace among youngster, especially during Halloween. After all they were looking forward earnestly to an upgrade since the vampire, werewolf, mummy and zombie are incredibly outdated. The line of products also has a Ahsoka light saber replica that can go as an extra terrestrial accessory for kids wearing the costume. There...
Takumi Yoshida will be showered with silent praises by those who are visually impaired. Since cell phones are so important these days and are considered as parts of a human’s body. It seems rather unfair for those who are visually challenged to be denied of something that’s such an integral part of one’s day to day life. The concept is pretty simple and has been implemented before. Every time the user presses a button there will be a visual...
Are you a Battlestar Galactica fan? If the answer is an affirmative smile on your end then here’s a treat. You can start off each new day with a little prayer on your breakfast table to your favorite Battlestar Galactica characters. This particular toast manages to toast your bread with the image of Cylon. This toaster was created as a part of San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive. You may dread applying butter on your favorite character but be careful that...
As our language vocabulary increases (or deteriorates, as the case may be), new words find their way to the dictionary. The latest word to enter the new Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary is the word Fanboy. The word joins 99 others, and here's the official definition: "Fanboy n. (1919): [a] boy who is an enthusiastic devotee, such as of comics or movies." Heya Fanboy! Source...
Before you seek the myriad of attractions this summer in China, be sure to experience a new kind of wall. The GreenPix or the Zero Energy Media Wall is a landmark in LED display; it is one of the largest of its kind in the world and is made of 2,292 LED lights, which cover 24,000 square feet. The best part of this display… it is one of the greenest with photovoltaic technology providing the power. New York based...
Belkin's new GoStudio offers direct-to-iPod recording, high quality audio capture, multiple mic inputs, and a tripod mount. Bypassing third-party add-ons, Podcasters, students, bloggers, and ilk will have no more complaints on this issue. Earlier the condenser microphones would record more room noise than the actual stuff. However Belkin's new GoStudio takes care of your recording needs and offers a decent way to capture high-quality audio directly to an iPod. It even doubles up as a portable iPod dock, and...
Microsoft is getting ready to slash the price of Xbox 360 Pro model (20GB hard drive) from $349 to $299. They plan to bring on the change before the E3 trade show but a company spokeswoman said Microsoft has nothing to announce at this time. The last time Microsoft cut prices was in August, when it shot it down to $349 from $399; prior to the release of "Halo 3" in September. The drop to $299 makes the Xbox...
Meridian is set intro its new i80 with Universal Dock for iPod. The i80 hooks onto to the F80 music system seamlessly, giving you access to the music library stored on the iPod through the F80 remote control or its front panel buttons. The track info is relayed via the F80's OLED display so you can view the playlist or song being played. The i80 also charges your iPod while it plays the music. When you connect an i80...
The iPhone earphones sucked bad and undoubtedly the ones with iPhone-3G would be no better. M-Audio Japan has announced the Ultimate Ears a pair of stylish and sexy earphones made from lightweight aluminum. It has sound insulation of 26dB, frequency of 20Hz - 16kHz, Input sensitivity of 115dB/mW, and impedance of 29Ω. It has a super sensitive microphone along with a multi function button for receiving calls etc. The earphones come with a stylish and are available in Japan...
Philips has regaled us with its Active Crystal collection for a long time now. This time around its setting Swarovski crystals into the 2008 range. The 2GB Robot Naughty Raymond, in black, is already available, and to give this pesky robot some company is the USB Happy Laura. Set in white with sparkling crystals for the body and definite features for the face, this cute bot looks luscious with her ruby lips! Happy Laura too has a 2GB capacity...
If the C-130 Gunship strikes fear in the hearts of the enemy now, then the Soviet Fire Hedgehog did so to the Nazis way back during the World War II. Used by the red army the plane a TU-2 was loaded with 88 PPSH like machine guns. Due to the limited range of the machine guns it flew at low altitudes and on seeing an enemy regiment the pilot would open the doors and shower them with lead. The...
