Boy, this is what I call gaming peripheral! So after all rumors about Microsoft's unconventional gaming peripheral were completely true as the software giant unveiled a sexy keyboard and mouse. The most unique thing about SideWinder X6 keyboard is it's switchable key pad that can be attached to the left or right side of the keyboard for ultimate flexibility. Hardware department of MS also announced the SideWinder X5 gaming mouse designed to give mainstream gamers a competitive edge. The...
I guess they used the Iomega Zip Drive for backups but when the time came it failed. And this is what PCWorld did to them....
You spend hours, deal with frustration, hunt the net for cheat codes to end an game. But isnt it irritating when the ending simply does not make sense or all you get is a screen which says 'Thank you for saving the world'. Here are a couple of them so you know where not to spend your time. (One more video after the jump)...
The above footage is from Shibuya subway station in Tokyo where a monkey caught ongoing morning commuters by surprise and hell broke loose. Monkey at the subway station is apparently big in Japan as even AP managed to cover this. Check their footage after the jump....
What do you expect from a car audio system when it comes to functionality? CD / MP3 / DVD playback, Radio, and if to top it all Bluetooth connectivity. But this is not the case with Japan and a classic example for that is the latest HDD based navigation system from Panasonic. The 2 din system has a mammoth 7 inch touchscreen supporting a resolution of 800 × 480 pixels. It can play everything from an Audio CD to...
Swany has the distinction of coming out with the first hands free cell phone ski and snowboard gloves The g.cell glove features Bluetooth adaptable cell phone in a totally functional ski and winter sports glove. Incoming calls are announced by the vibrating wrist action and can be accepted by pushing on back of hand. It has a unique call out - voice command dial system. The phone will last for 12 hours on standby and 4 hours talk time....
Can a simple piece of wood inspire a complicated technical device? Yes it can…designer Hideo Kanbara of the KDDI Designing Studio has designed the Ply concept phone, which takes inspiration from the pasted pieces of wood. This multilayered phone packs in multiple functions like printing, gaming, projector and photography into its sleek frame. It slides both sideways and upwards to display it functionalities and is designed in many hues. Awesome concept but whether practical or not is still a...
We have had the iPhone encrusted with diamonds so why not the iPhone 3G. Swiss luxury designer and jeweler Knalihs Athem's newest creation is an iPhone 3G encrusted with more that 475 finest quality brilliant cut diamonds that weigh 3.75 carats in total. Only 50 such handsets will be created worldwide. Each handset is accompanied by appropriate and official diamond grading report from a gemological lab. The first 10 pieces would be sold for $10,000 after which the pricing...
Crazy bit of news has surfaced, a cat with four ears was found by Ted and Valerie Rock way back in 2006. The quirky creature was originally christened Barfly but Star Wars mania gripped the family and a day later Yoda was born. Apparently the abnormality can cause hearing impairments, though Rock said several veterinarians have given Yoda a clean bill of health. Cheers to Yoda and his four ears! Source...
Tamiya has introduced a nifty little speedster called the Speed Race. Powered by the strong gusts from the accompanying wind turbine, this car set is fun for both kids and adults alike. The specially shaped blades and different gears allow the turbine to blow at different velocities. The stand can also be used as a handle to hold the turbine and chase the car. Recharging the car is easy, station it on the turbine for a few minutes and...
Sony today announced that it has developed a high-power, short-wavelength red semiconductor laser array diode, ideal for use as a light source in projection devices. In order for red semiconductor laser array diodes to be used in projection devices, they are required to deliver high brightness, high efficiency and room temperature operation. This newly developed Sony laser array diode achieves wavelength oscillation of 635nm to generate brightness levels 1.6 times conventional red semiconductor lasers....
I love the "Get a Mac" ads and simple rolled over laughing when I spotted couple of them on our pages. In a bid to out do Mac, Bill Gates or rather Microsoft has roped in Jerry Seinfeld and of course Bill to propagate the wonders of Vista and the ilk. The $300 million campaign sets aside $10 million for "key celebrity pitchmen". The ads are said to focus on of "Windows, Not Walls," stressing the need to "break...
Vroom, Vroom…Need for Speed has better option for wheel control with Logitech's latest offering. The Speed Force Wireless racing wheel is compatible with Need for Speed: Undercover and other games will follow soon. Offering better stimulations when you ride over bumps, the steering wheel gives apt force feedback as well. The wheel hosts a 2.4GHz wireless connection and costs $100. It will be out in November, so hopefully there will be a list of titles compatible with it by...
I wouldn't like to label it as gossip because the rumor would be an apt adjective. An upgrade on the LG Prada is expected, tentatively titled PRADA II, the phone is expected to have a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard. Assumptions also suggest a minimum 2-megapixel cam, 3G capabilities and improved capacity. Till more info surfaces, let us appease ourselves with this pic. Via - Luxurylaunches...
After a while we all get bored of looking at other people using the same phone we have, and the more we see it the more likely it is for us to buy a new phone. The new Box To Play from the KDDI AU design team is one of those phones that you will not be seeing in the hands of the general public anytime soon. It has all the new features that are expected from a mobile...
