The growing wealth and prosperity of the APAC region especially China and India was a cause of worry for Mr George Bush, because according to him the increased consumption of fuel, food and natural resources were driving global commodity prices up. But little did Mr Bush know that even after a decade of strong economic growth China consumes less fuel than California, hell except for the US, California alone uses more gasoline than any country in the world. Its...

Jason Yan the co-founder of Disqus (the commenting system we use) dropped his iPhone 12 floors down. He then took the painful elevator ride down expecting the worst, but as you can see from the pics the phone was intact and working. Call it extreme engineering or super lucky....

Armed with futuristic looks and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR compatibility is this wireless speaker. It supports A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP profiles and seamlessly pairs with a compatible mobile phone or PMP. In addition to this it also has a stereo mini input for good old wired connectivity. The speaker delivers an output of 2W×2ch with a frequency zone of 20Hz - 20kHz. The speaker can be powered by an onboard Lithium battery or AC adapter or USB. The Japan only product will sell for...

Gocco is a self contained printing system produced by Japan's Riso Kagaku Corporation. Since its launch in 1977 it became immensely popular and around 30% of Japanese households have one. Using flash bulbs similar to those found in old cameras, an original image is thermally imprinted on a master screen. The simplicity and the low cost of making a screen made Gocco an instant success in and outside Japan. Unfortunately due to falling demand as personalized greeting cards can...

The next time you plan to going shopping, it might be better to go online first to see if you have a parking space instead of going around in circles at the venue. Looking for parking is biggest pain after the money we spend on fuel, in fact in many cases that's where fuel is spent for most people. However that's not to say for the citizens of San Francisco. Around 6,000 wireless sensors from the San Francisco company...

Mobile accessories are more in demand now then ever before, long gone are the days when you would see a music lover who would carry a two in one cassette player on his shoulders and walk by you in the subway blasting his music to passersby. Sony Ericsson has come out with the all plastic, dark grey MBS-400 for lovers of powerful sound. The MBS-400 comes with two speakers and allows you to experience high-quality stereo sound on the...

Coffins have managed to creep out even the bravest in the business. But they somehow no longer seem to have that charm in them. These cool new designs of coffins have them themed based on some gadget or technological advance. There are coffins that look like iPhones and others that are themed based on operating systems like Microsoft Vista and games like Halo 3 and Grand Theft Auto 4. Well, this can be used for those gamers who end...

There was a time when skeptics thought that the human body was not designed to withstand speeds more than 50mph, then there were so called researchers who proclaimed that the microwave oven was a human health hazard just 30years ago. It's no surprise that the most modern of inventions is suffering the same fate. Since its introduction the mobile has been blamed for numerous human malfunctions, from the minor headache to a miscarriage. Now a memo from Dr. Ronald...

Thanko known for innovative products has launched a Keyboard with built in fan to keep your nerves cool. Using the key board for a long time especially during humid summer makes your palms sweat. If you are using the Thanko keyboard with built in fan, just turn on the switch located on the front of keyboard for cool strong blow of air. The built in three fans blows out strong cool air so as the sweaty palms get dried...

Here is a device that will let you make gas savings, improve your driving skills and as result increase fuel efficiency in your car. The ScanGauge features an integrated Trip Computer and provides realtime feedback while simultaneously tracking three sets of trip data. The Digital Gauges give you realtime data for your vehicle and the built-in Scan Tool allows you to read trouble codes and diagnose potentially expensive problems before they get out of hand. Roll over for the...

Here is a look at 5 very vintage Macs that got us really nostalgic. At a time when we talk about GB and TeraByte its endearing to know that KB was a norm and no one was complaining. 5) 1984 Apple Macintosh The Apple Macintosh was first Apple computer for consumers. It features 128 Kb of memory, a graphic user interface, 9 inch monochrome screen 512X342 pixels. Optional 400kb floppy drive for $400 bucks and it cost $2,400....

The first lesson that we are taught in Grade School when we learn about computers is about keeping good posture. Unfortunately, this lesson is not repeated in High School or College. As time progresses our dependence on the machine increases and so does our bodily miseries. According to recent study the number of Britons suffering backache has more than doubled in a decade. I am sure this report will hold good every other nation in this world, because computer-related...

For the adventure traveler the backpack is the most important gear. It usually gets stuffed with clothes, Swissknife, food, equipment etc. but supposing you're about to undertake a trek to the Himalayas or the Alps you will need more than just the regular stuff. You will need Oxygen! So how about a backpack that includes a battery-powered oxygen generator. O2 Bag from Japanese adventure supply company, Ymup comes equipped this. The battery lasts up to two hours, time will...

When you own a pet dog one of the first things you need to get done is fix up a doggie door. The conventional one available has a minor problem, it may allow in just about any other creature or thug access to your house. Like they say, prevention is better than cure, so maintain a secure environment its better to install something like the Plexidor Electronic Dog Door. Using the same principle as an automatic garage door, the...

Back in the 80's Journey gave us a bit more than fantastic music; they gave us the classic Journey arcade machine. Now's a chance to get your hands on their really cool MP3 player that adorns the group's iconic airbrush winged scarab and flamejob art. ZVUE's Journey MP3 player comes with pre-loaded with 22 songs from their recent Revelation album, including 11 new tunes, and 11 classics re-recorded by Pineda. Specs include 1GB of storage and plenty of nostalgia....