Be it a computer or an action figure, the Lego makeover never goes out of fashion. A tech enthusiast here is showing off his Lego-ized verson of Sinclair ZX81 computer which was a low-cost introduction to home computing back in 1981. The maker has used a software to upload the model, buy it and get a boxed set with all the pieces to build it with instructions. The model here closely represents the original one with respect to size considering...
Panasonic has developed a new tablet prototype which makes use of WiGig, a multi-gigabit speed wireless communications technology. Owing to this, the tablet can wirelessly transmit data like photos or videos to displays mounted in the passenger seats of a car. However the car needs to be nearby and the transmission range is just about 1-3 meters as against around 10 meters for Bluetooth....
Apple has brought in a new lottery system for iPhone reservations following the incident that happened during the iPhone 4S launch in Mainland China. Apple hopes that through this system the company will be able to deter those pesky scalpers which engage in reselling the handset at far more higher price. The online store for Hong Kong now has a new page where users are required to submit their personal information, including a government-issued ID number, to reserve an iPhone....
Taking down notes in the ever-claustrophobic classroom could soon be a phenomenon of the past. Nintendo and Japanese telecom firm NTT are now working on a speech-to-text technology that could help students record their instructor’s speeches and convert it all into text for future references! This also works great for children with hearing disabilities, helping them keep up with the class and the lessons. The speech is recorded as a text and saved in a cloud server from where it...
When Nokia first came up with one of the earliest generations of mobile phones, the Finnish manufacturer had the good sense of including a couple of games on their prehistoric devices. One of these games was the iconic and beloved Snake game. Bringing the good old game back from the past, developer Willem Middelkoop has revived the game on Nokia’s flagship Windows Phones. The application turns your phone’s touchscreen into a handset from the past, allowing you to play the...
These days, point-and-shoot cameras seem to be turning into a pretty serious mode to capturing the essence of life in a single frame. A DSLR isn’t everyone’s favorite tool, and for those who prefer keeping it simple, this digital cameras work great. Panasonic just pulled the veil off what is billed as the slimmest camera with a 20X zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 measures in at just 1.1” and comes with a low-light-optimized CMOS sensor, physical and touch-screen controls and...
Asus will be giving their Padfone a major facelift, claims a report. This device has turned many heads with its capability to dock phones into tablet docking accessories to maximize display size. Now, new reports come in claiming that the Asus Padfone is coming with Nvidia’s Tegra 3 processor or a Snapdragon S4 MSM8960. What’s more is that we can expect a wholly newly redesigned Padfone coming along. This may even put the two speculated processors in doubt....
Nvidia's Kepler graphics will take the cake in the near future. It's not what you want in those gigantic gaming rigs. It's pretty much what you like in that small, compact ultrabook that Intel has in mind for your minimalist fetishes. Go clean, small and highly capable. Well, it fits my bill for sure. Armed with Nvidia’s Optimus technology, the new ultrabooks will be able to switch between graphic capabilities without any user intervention. So when you run basic applications...
For starters, we would like to give you some dope on Cellebrite systems, if you do not already know what they are all about. The machine facilitated the transfer of information from one location to another. This information can be anything, like contact lists. A source has reported however that Sprint's version of the Cellebrite system has displayed the Samsung Epic 4G 2, which also goes by the name of SPH-D705. There may be a possibility of the said device...
Gaming mice can create the stir you need to take the game to the opposition. The Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.0.7 will help you in one such endeavour. What sets it apart is that it offers 78 definable commands so that you have complete control, just the way you want it to be. The awesome metallic colors help highlight its awesome geekiness. There's also word about the company rolling out the F.R.E.Q 5 gaming headset going on pre-roders. That's twice as...
When you need to QWERTY your way out while on the move, then the CVUG-K137-2GEN Mini Bluetooth Keyboard will serve you well. It's compact, smart and good to look at too. The keyboard packs a built-in touchpad, 80 keys, an in-built laser pointer, Bluetooth 2.0 for compatibility with most Apple and Android devices. Inside, it packs a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery....
iPhone 4S users tend to get weary of the Siri technology that pretty much created a rage in the world of technology when it first showed up, a while ago. Perhaps Apple didn’t see it coming and the tried and tested Siri could soon be run over by new offerings in the market like Evi, a software of similar advantages that works both, on iOS as well as Android smartphones! Available for $0.99 off iTunes and for free on Android...
Emotiva Pro recently pulled the veil off a thumping new speaker set that’s bound to leave you smiling and well-pleased. Called the Airmotiv 4, these speakers lack the traditional dome tweeters and use Heil air motion transformers instead. Sporting a 4.5-inch woofer and a cross-braced, medium-density fiberboard cabinet, the Airmotiv 4 also comes with a power transformer and two 25 watt amplifiers for each driver. Measuring 9.4 by 6.1 by 7.3 inches and weighing in just above 10 pounds, these...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 is among the newest additions to the Cyber-shot family and can be called as the close cousin of the Sony WX70 model. However DSC-WX50 comes under the affordable category owing to presence of a 2.7″ LCD display as against the 3” display used in DSC-WX50. Specs include Sony’s 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor, and a 25mm lens with a 5X optical zoom. The camera also boasts of “Clear Image Zoom,” a new digital zoom technology that produces...
The Sony Cyber-shot family is growing with the Japanese giant unveiling three new additions including the new Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. Sporting a beautiful reinforced glass design, its attire is tailored to match the cadre of your sleek gadgets. The flagship point and shoot model packs might performance features in its slim body like the enhanced 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and a new BIONZ processor that deliver “Extra High Sensitivity” technology for enhanced low-light shooting capabilities....