With a waistline of just 12.4 mm, the second edition of the LG Viewty is a clear winner in the beauty contest between slim phones. With all the assets in place, there’s little that can be taken away from the Viewty II. And when I say assets I mean the stunning 8 megapixel shooter, a whopping 32 GB of storage place, GPS, HSPDA and of course, a sleek touch interface. If you’re an LG fan then you’ll surely be...
Let the music flow into the veins of those who love their childhood addictions. I’m talking about this smartly designed (but expensive) LEGO Boombox. It’s here to give your ears some soothing music to feast on as you blow off the dust from that old toy box in your attic with tears in your eyes and a cloud of nostalgia around you. Why, you can even play the good old songs that remind you of those summer afternoons that...
A 60 year old Japanese man Takahashi-san had begun building the mechanical bug in 1998 and now owns a fifteen ton robot. Dubbed Kabutom MX-03 the eleven meter long monster comes with a control panel and can even be remote controlled. (Images after the jump)...
What I hate about taxes other than paying it in the first place is the paperwork and complications involved with the process. However the latter is not the case in Sweden. To file taxes in Sweden all you need to do is open a new text message, enter your Social Security number and a security code sent to you by mail, and zip it off to the Department of the Treasury. This is how lots of Swedish people will file...
Finally speculations about the Zune HD can be bought to a rest. Neowin just published a list of specs that they were able to confirm through Microsoft. However this is not the full list of specs either, but Microsoft did spill out some beans. . 3.6 inchish OLED full touch screen . NVIDIA Tegra powered . 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 120GB versions . HDMI Connection to stream straight to your TV . HD Radio . Web Browser . WiFi...
Finetech Japan 2009, one of the world's largest FPD shows, is being held in Tokyo from April 15-17.This year in addition to the FPD Components and Material Expo and Display 2009 shows, there are two new events, Touch Panel Japan and Lighting Japan (LED/OLED Lighting Technology Expo), this year. Sony with the largest exhibition area is promoting energy saving and high performance displays. Sony 21V organic EL display and prototype 3D display are the main attraction. The new Touch...
Hence forth when ever I will empty my inbox of the spam mails, I am going to be leaving some carbon footprint behind. And this non-green cycle starts from the spammer’s den. The Carbon Footprint of Email Spam Report by McAfee reveals that these junk mails are not only a nuisance to people but also to our environment as it contributes to green house gas (GHG) emissions. The global report declares that about 33 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) which is...
The Dragonfly looks like a fancy streetlamp but along with the four LED feathers but hidden inside it is a crime prevention camera. So not only does it light up the streets but it also keeps a watchful eye on passerbys. Apart from a dragon fly the street lamps come in the form of a sea gull and butterfly as well. Originally developed by a Korean company you will find such lights across Seoul and soon they will light...
Motorola has announced the MOTOROKR W6 a clamshell targeted at sports and music lovers. The phone is preloaded with training software which keeps track of your physical condition, calories burned and your workout schedule. A work out is not complete without music thus the phone comes with dedicated music keys, a robust media player and support for stereo Bluetooth. Other specs include 1.3 Megapixel camera and Micro SD card slot. Pricing and availability is not known but the phone...
Pioneer Japan has announced the PDX-Z10 a multiple music receiver which supports DLNA. The unit supports network connectivity and playback of popular media formats. It comes with AM / FM tuner, SACD / CD player, USB 2.0 slot and iPod connectivity. Pioneer also sells an optional Bluetooth adapter which allows playback of music from Bluetooth compatible devices like cell phones, laptops etc. It has an onboard digital amplifier which delivers an output of 50W x 2 channels. The unit...
Announced last month the Samsung Q2 PMP is now available in Korea. The Q2 has a 2.4 inch QVGA (320 × 240) display, FM tuner, tactile buttons, microphone for voice memos, battery with juice for 50 hours of audio and 4 hours of video playback and support for playback of leading media formats. The Q2 is available in three variants 4GB ($ 104), 8GB ($ 134) and 16GB ($ 179). [GenerationMP3]...
The folks over at Engadget had an opportunity to play around with Chrysler's 200C concept a car that lacks buttons and makes use of Nartron's touch technology to operate. We stopped by the booth to check out the demonstration, and while a few things seemed inactive, the bulk of it was downright impressive. Now, whether or not Chrysler hangs around long enough to push this into show rooms is another matter entirely....
Forget solar and hand crank battery charger this one uses a battery to charge a battery. So the next time you are out on a trip dont forget to carry your charger's battery so you can charge other batteries on it. [Digg]...
China based Ultmost Technology showcased a 42 inch Oval shaped LCD TV at the Hong Kong electronics fair. The Fuss LC-4212B is ideal for commercial installations, pricing and availability is not known yet. [Aving]...
Nintendo’s president, Satoru Iwata said something that’s got a lot of us on the edge of our seats. In a rather twisted, indirect manner, he made a comment of a DSI phone service that may be a reality in a matter of time. He said, “Nintendo would not release a console that could be used as a mobile phone unless it could do so without the need for a monthly subscription.” At the same time, he said that Nintendo...
