Toshiba demoed a motion interface for a TV set at the CES. Ubergizmo says, "The Toshiba representative was controlling a 3D globe made of many virtual screens. That could represent "channels", which would make it the physically active version of TV zapping. Ideally, the channels would be life and all. In practice, we are most likely years away from a consumer version, but if that's a possible remedy to having 5 remotes."...
Here's a new one from the house of Sony, a digital picture frame that acts as an Internet connected alarm clock! Specs on this bedside alarm clock include time telling, displaying of photos to your preferences, and wake you up with video or news feeds form the net. It'll even offer third party support for developers to create widgets. The cutest aspect however is the Big Ben-like representation for an alarm. Source...
Sometimes things are invented just for the heck of it. I think the companies say to themselves, "lets add a mish mash of everything and make a new MP3 player!" Chinese company SATY surely did that. They added a flashlight, a radio, a mosquito repeller and a Breathalyzer on an MP3 player, for no apparent reason. Maybe they think all teens get drunk all the time and if the cops forget to get their meter, they can supply theirs!...
Here is a look at the new Palm Pre. It features a 3.1-inch 320 x 480 multi touch display with full QWERTY keyboard in portrait orientation. It also has a silver center button below and touch sensitivity all along the face. Flip the phone on its side for accelerometer-sensed widescreen, but the coolest bit is the all-new webOS platform, with TI's new OMAP CPU. Geeks can satisfy themselves with EV-DO Rev. A, 802.11b/g WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth with A2DP and...
Alpine's first touch-screen digital media receiver is the iXA-W404. It is ready to fully integrate your iPhone/iPod, in the comfort of your car. The iXA-W404 meets Apple Inc.'s specifications for the "Made for iPod" and "Works with iPhone" designations, and features a dedicated USB input. Specs include a 4.3-inch QVGA touchscreen monitor that allows users to quickly browse through the file collection by lightly dragging the on-screen album covers using a finger. Integrated Bluetooth connectivity is also offered additional...
This one's a really special sweet deal, that it proudly takes the place of the worlds first. Sony Cybershot G3 boasts of direct web browsing from the cam via WiFi. The camera can upload photos and videos to Web sites through any public hotspot due to its built-in Web browser. It comes with complimentary AT&T WiFi access to Sony's Easy Upload Home Page until Jan. 31, 2012. It includes Wi-Fi access at thousands of AT&T hotspots across the United...
You recycle paper, bottles, and books…but "pixelthis" has recycled an old Mac G4 side panel to construct a clock out of it. Featuring a quartz drive movement, it runs on AA battery. The line up also includes clocks made from Apple G4 computer front cover, an Old Hitachi Turntable and Tom Petty LP, and a Computer CD drive. The one here will cost you $59.00 and the others range between $30.00 to $50.00 Via - Gizmodiva...
Samsung's P3 media player looks awesome in its avatar. It's a PMP with "desktop" widgets, haptic feedback, extensive video and audio format support. Features include a 3-inch WQVGA TFT LCD display with Samsung's EmoTure touchscreen user interface, and widgets-type menus / icons. A True 16:9 widescreen video playback at 30fps, Samsung's Music Hot Touch Key for direct navigation, Bluetooth for wireless listening with headphones and speakers, mobile phone interactivity with incoming / outgoing calls, wireless file transfers and more;...
It measures 54 inches across and is about an inch deep; we are talking about the latest Panasonic Viera. Besides its measurements, we know that it comes with wireless connectivity and features a set top box that sends 1080P inputs to the television. More specs on it are awaited! Source...
BlueAnt 's new Bluetooth headset model is called the Q1 and it features voice control, noise cancellation and a sleek design to woo us users. The device uses both mechanical and digital noise cancellation systems (a first for BlueAnt), to block out wind and road noises. The Q1 includes built-in voice commands similar to the V1. This means you still get voice dialing to phones on it. The headset boasts of about 4 hours of talk time and 120...
There are many reasons why underage children should not be playing GTA and this is one of them; it teaches kids to drive cars! Or so says 6-year old Virginia, who missed his school bus and took mom's car instead. Honing his skills playing GTA, the cool tot reportedly told authorities that the game taught him plenty else as well! He drove his parents' Ford Taurus about 10 miles toward his school, before he skidded into an embankment and...
Wii novices, who still haven't got the grasp of the Wiimote, may want to look up the Nyko Wand. The Wand allows you to output commands and even vibration through the controller's port at the bottom of the device. The technology used by Nyko is called Trans-Port technology. This makes the new interface work with compatible devices to take advantage of functionality that was not always available in current Wii remote accessories. A new pistol grip for The Wand...
The NWZ-X1000 Walkman from Sony brings home an OLED, touchscreen, WiFi device that features built-in noise cancellation as well. Memory on the device comes in at 16GB and 32GB. Specs include digital noise canceling that allows the accompanying 13.5mm EX headphone to block out ambient noise. The success of this X-series piece depends a lot on it pricing, which hasn't been announced as yet. If it sticks to the less than $400 range, it may tide through. Source...
What stands out about the Samsung HMX-R10 HD camcorder is the lens positioning on the body of the cam. Redefining the form of a camcorder after a very long time, the device features 1/4" sensor, flash memory storage, and 9-megapixel photos. Catch plenty of pictures after the break. Source...
Futuristic films always portrayed us playing with robots by Y2K, although the moment's come and gone, we still are to achieve that caliber. WowWee is one such company that's aiming at bringing robot buddies and the Joebot robot is the newest offering. This walking-talking bot comes with a sense of humor and rhythm as well. Reacting to voice commands, Joebot responds to the key phrases through the use of sound sensors. It can even be controlled via his hands...
