Samsung and Armani HDTV hits the stage in Milan
April 16, 2008
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3DConnexion SpaceNavigator enhances Second Life experience
April 16, 2008
Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
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“Scroll” concept device packs everything but a sense of reality
April 16, 2008
Filed under: Handhelds
Sure, there's plenty of far fetched concept devices from big players like Nokia, but it's nice to see that folks without millions of dollars in research funding can also come up with equally unrealistic devices, as evidenced by this so-called "Scroll" contraption created by 13 Tech Design. What's more, this one doesn't get by on looks alone, with it packing a touchscreen-based cellphone, a 10 megapixel camera and 1080p camcorder, various media-playing features, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, and a full-fledged computer that runs on Vista or XP. That's right, it seems that even fantasyland gadgets need to fall back on XP.
“Scroll” concept device packs everything but a sense of reality
April 16, 2008
Filed under: Handhelds
Sure, there's plenty of far fetched concept devices from big players like Nokia, but it's nice to see that folks without millions of dollars in research funding can also come up with equally unrealistic devices, as evidenced by this so-called "Scroll" contraption created by 13 Tech Design. What's more, this one doesn't get by on looks alone, with it packing a touchscreen-based cellphone, a 10 megapixel camera and 1080p camcorder, various media-playing features, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, and a full-fledged computer that runs on Vista or XP. That's right, it seems that even fantasyland gadgets need to fall back on XP.
Tag Heuer Meridiist Luxury Phone Unveiled
April 16, 2008
Tag Heuer, in partnership with Modelabs, has announced the new Meridiist luxury phone - Swiss engineered and hand assembled from 430 components wrapped in choices ranging from crocodile to leather or rubber.
The Meridiist's stylish all-metal corrosion-resistant steel casing features the familiar craftsmanship of fine Swiss watches. Offering unscratchable 60.5 carats sapphire crystal dual displays, the main 1.9-inch screen provides QVGA resolution while a secondary monochrome OLED screen on the front end houses an independent time unit so consumers are always on time.
The Meridiist also boasts a 2.0-megapixel digital camera, MP3 player (MP3/AAC/MPEG-4), Bluetooth wireless technology and 28 days power reserve and 7 hours of talktime. The handset is aimed at the high-end consumer market who appreciates the fine craftsmanship of timepieces but also desire a bit of technology - containing enough entertainment features to keep users occupied when with a group of friends or alone.
The Tag Heuer Meridiist will be available from September in Tag Heuer boutiques and selected watch and jewelry stores at a price range from of $5300 to $6100.
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Navigon’s 2100 Max and 2120 Max GPS units now shipping
April 16, 2008
Filed under: GPS
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Sega Toys and ZMP team up for Miuro-like Music Robot ODO
April 16, 2008
Filed under: Portable Audio, Robots
ZMP's Miuro may have been doing the whole music-playing, rolling robot thing even before Sony's Rolly stole the spotlight, but it had the slight disadvantage of costing nearly $1,000. The company now looks to be changing that situation, however, with it teaming up with Sega Toys to release a slightly scaled-back but considerable cheaper version of the iPod dock, now dubbed the Music Robot ODO. Among other things, this one drops the built-in WiFi and camera of the Miuro, although it does hang onto the LCD that displays the ODO's "emotion" as it's dancing, and you do get a remote control to keep it from straying too far. No word on a release 'round these parts, naturally, but those in Japan can snag one for the not unreasonable cost of ¥15,540, or about $150.
Sega Toys and ZMP team up for Miuro-like Music Robot ODO
April 16, 2008
Filed under: Portable Audio, Robots
ZMP's Miuro may have been doing the whole music-playing, rolling robot thing even before Sony's Rolly stole the spotlight, but it had the slight disadvantage of costing nearly $1,000. The company now looks to be changing that situation, however, with it teaming up with Sega Toys to release a slightly scaled-back but considerable cheaper version of the iPod dock, now dubbed the Music Robot ODO. Among other things, this one drops the built-in WiFi and camera of the Miuro, although it does hang onto the LCD that displays the ODO's "emotion" as it's dancing, and you do get a remote control to keep it from straying too far. No word on a release 'round these parts, naturally, but those in Japan can snag one for the not unreasonable cost of ¥15,540, or about $150.
Republican lawmakers say Google “gamed” 700Mhz auction
April 16, 2008
Filed under: Wireless
Google's plan in the 700MHz auction drama was never much of a secret: it was always assumed that the search giant would bid enough to trigger the open-access provisions, but wasn't really interested in winning, and sure enough, the company confirmed that strategy when the bidding wrapped up. Of course, news travels slow in our nation's capital, and word of Google's dastardly plan to make sure the FCC's open-access rules were triggered is apparently shocking news to a handful of Republicans, who characterized it as "gaming the system," and asked FCC chairman Kevin Martin if the agency had been "duped." Newsflash to Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich), Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla) and John Shimkus (R-Ill): the FCC, Google, and Verizon argued about this for months and analysts had a field day, remember? And then Verizon gave up the lawsuits, went crazy on the open tip, and won the auction anyway. Of course, if Verizon hadn't won, Google would have had to make good on that $4.6B bid, which isn't exactly chump change. So, who gamed what? If anything, the FCC's coffers got a little fatter than they would have otherwise, and we're pretty certain consumers will benefit from open-access, so, uh, you guys want to stop wrecking the party now? Cool.[Thanks, Scott]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Republican lawmakers say Google “gamed” 700Mhz auction
April 16, 2008
Filed under: Wireless
Google's plan in the 700MHz auction drama was never much of a secret: it was always assumed that the search giant would bid enough to trigger the open-access provisions, but wasn't really interested in winning, and sure enough, the company confirmed that strategy when the bidding wrapped up. Of course, news travels slow in our nation's capital, and word of Google's dastardly plan to make sure the FCC's open-access rules were triggered is apparently shocking news to a handful of Republicans, who characterized it as "gaming the system," and asked FCC chairman Kevin Martin if the agency had been "duped." Newsflash to Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich), Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla) and John Shimkus (R-Ill): the FCC, Google, and Verizon argued about this for months and analysts had a field day, remember? And then Verizon gave up the lawsuits, went crazy on the open tip, and won the auction anyway. Of course, if Verizon hadn't won, Google would have had to make good on that $4.6B bid, which isn't exactly chump change. So, who gamed what? If anything, the FCC's coffers got a little fatter than they would have otherwise, and we're pretty certain consumers will benefit from open-access, so, uh, you guys want to stop wrecking the party now? Cool.[Thanks, Scott]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments