The telephone has come a long way from the awkward contraption that Grahambell had invented to the sleek sophisticated device. From a fixed landline to the cellular technology, we have seen a plethora of designs and I am sure that the basket's not yet full. Gawky retro styles have given way to waif thin forms, and designer Norihiko Inoue feels that in the future, the technology will be thus, the internal components will be incorporated to the surface or...

The Denon DP-200USB is perfect for all those having a record collection. The new player mixes the good old Vinyl with modern technology. It converts your precious Vinyl to digital MP3 files which can be copied to a MP3 player or Pen drive via the USB port. As a record player it can playback 30cms and 17cms records, the arm automatically moves during playback and retracts when stopped. The unit measures 360×363×415mm and weighs 3.2 kg, to be made...

The multitude of devices that are available to us in the market come with their own remote control. Finding the right remote control to get a crucial score update at the right time can be a frustrating ordeal. The Acoustic Research ARRU449 Universal Smart Remote Control automatically detects device codes, so programming your TV, DVD player, stereo receiver or any other device is simple. A One-Touch interface can control all your home theater systems with simple touch. The remote...

Floating in Zero gravity watching the earth float in space from a tiny window may make you want to sip a nice hot cappuccino. Isn’t that what astronauts do every day? Well just like the old legend goes of the US spending millions in making a space age pen that works in space and Russia using a pencil instead, the US has made a special device to pour out a cup of hot coffee in space for our tired...

A 105 inch OLED LCD screen a massage chair couch, unlimited supply to chilled beer, what more would a sloppy couch potato want from life? The ability to control all these devices without even lifting a finger is a health care professional’s nightmare. Presenting the Voice activated Universal remote control that controls all your favorite device from the comfort of your couch. Brookstone have made this cholesterol friendly gadget, it is smart enough to know which device to send...

The day to day functioning of any company needs the monitoring of employee whereabouts, whether it is to call emergency meetings or just know if an employee has turned in for the day or not. HourDoc.com.com is an easy-to-use, web-based time and labor tracking system that provides companies advanced online tools to monitor and manage their employees. It takes two minutes for the data to be entered into the client’s account, but the HourDoc system will consider the incoming...

The Gatekeeper Pico is a USB “mini-computer” running Linux, with 12 built-in security functions. It boots up automatically with the Mac, and includes a low-level driver that “hijacks” all network connections. Internet traffic is thus routed through the device before it reaches the Mac. The Gatekeeper Card Pro is designed for the MacBook Pro. It rests in the MacBook Pro’s ExpressCard slot and provides 12 security applications. It features a firewall, Snort Intrusion detection and Prevention systems, Sourcefire VRT-certified...

Looks like the makers of Space invaders did something good with all the quarters that it gobbled up in my youth. Taito, the original makers of the classic arcade title, have come out with an alarm clock that is a tribute to the highly successful game of that time. As an alarm clock it does what it’s supposed to do with its clock, calendar, snooze button it also wakes you up with the sounds of the space invaders game....

Globally everyone is keen to cut costs to cope with the shattered image of markets, when it comes to the technology markets we see a different kind of war being fought. Cutting corners sure pays when it comes to LCD screen sizes, and when it’s cutting the thickness of these screens there is hardly anything stopping such a product from being the most desirable objects. Samsung and LG both displayed their latest OLED technology LCD TVs. LG had a...

The recent ban on cell phones while driving has not caused enough concern among the mobile phone accessories makers. So what if texting went as illegal as drinking and driving, the fact remains that driving and talking on the mobile isn’t going to stop. Cashing on this fact the Ego Flash was developed. The Ego Flash is a Bluetooth enabled hands-free multimedia system that combines a 1.6″OLED display with hands-free capability, the Flash throws in an MP3 player for...

The iPad would be a prime example of how market trends influence the way we perceive things and transform them to suit the tastes. When initially unveiled in 2006, the structure resembled the iPod, which was the flavor of the season back then. Now the iPhone rules the roost, hence the transformation. Ready for completion by next year, the residence boasts of some state-of-the-art facilities. Some of the amenities include iArt, which allows the homeowner to digitally download artworks...

No, not by us, but Gizmodo has reviewed T-Mobile's G1 Android phone. Their general perception has been of a good open platform that is community-based. This means that the phone is everything the iPhone and Windows Mobile aren't. Here's a summary of what's in the deal: - The keyboard may not appeal to all. - The back is classic matted and grip-friendly HTC. - The five face buttons on the device—call, home, back, power/end and menu are all user...

Plants are an integral part of our society. They provide the vital oxygen during photosynthesis, but mankind has always has taken a callous approach towards these live-giving members. Researchers of Chonnam National University have developed a robotic plant that has humidifying, oxygen-producing, aroma-emitting, and kinetic functions. It measures 130 cm tall and 40 cm in diameter and consists of a pot, a stem, and five buds of a flower. The plant can also respond to stimulus. When you come...

Worms, centipedes and all slimy creatures that are found on Fear Factor; all of them seem to have inspired Kundalini's Abyss table lamp. Snaking around in your desired pattern, the lamp can be twisted into various forms thanks to its flexible segmented construction. Beneath the opalescent polycarbonate covering you will find plenty of white LEDs, which illuminate your space. You can pick it up from Y Lighting for around $500...

Grand Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport has opened on October 14. The oil rich country has set another record with the massive Terminal 3 building with is the largest in the world and built at a cost of $4.5 billion. Catering to passengers for Gulf countries and the US, movement around the airport’s six floors, most of them underground, has been facilitated by 157 lifts, 97 escalators, 82 moving walkways and 27 truck lifts and eight ‘Sky Trains”...