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Cox Communications talks up new On Demand platform
EngadgetHD | 4 minutes ago
Filed under: Misc, Set-top boxes, Cable, New content We've yet to see this for ourselves, but tipster Adam has informed us that Cox Communications is talking up a new On Demand platform via commercials. In fact, the spots have also led us to believe that a new software update will soon be available for the carrier's set-top-boxes, presumably one based on the Aptiv platform. Pictured above is a quick snap of what the future VOD system will look like, though we're sadly unaware of whether this ...
Motorola's New Phones Are Nice Things in Ugly Packages [Motorola]
Gizmodo | 40 minutes ago
Motorola is rolling out three new handsets that'll be available in the next few months. While the concepts are relatively up-to-date (eco-friendliness, military ruggedness, touchscreens), why did...
SlingPlayer for iPhone and SlingPlayer HD for Mac Debut at Macworld
Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 40 minutes ago
The last time that you've seen this image, it was in June, when SlingPlayer was demonstrating its software for the first time on the iPhone. This time around, Sling Media is telling us that the release will happen at MacWorld, but they mention that Apple needs to approve the software " in Q1". The second part of this news is Sling Player HD for Mac: those who own a Slingbox Pro HD will be able to stream HD content to their Mac at no additional cost. Yes, SlingPlayer HD for Mac is free. More a...
LaCie Hard Disk MAX Stores 2TB in Shiny Black Box [Storage]
Gizmodo | 1 hour 41 minutes ago
LaCie's newest Hard Disk MAX storage system doesn't depart from the company's history of sleek-looking computer peripherals. It delivers up to 2TB of storage in an ebony-glazed cuboid designed by...
MindFlex Game by Mattel
Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 5 minutes ago
[CES 2009] To complete the trend of product trying to use the human-brain interface, Mattel is coming to CES with this game that requires to wear a headset full of sensors measuring the user's brainwave activity. Using mental concentration, the gamer guide a small foam ball through a customizable obstacle course. We already publish about Neurosky and the Emotiv Epoc neuroheadset, two super innovative products that are experimenting with the brain activity to control games interfaces. I am cu...
HP Firebird With Voodoo DNA, Hands-On
Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 11 minutes ago
We got to spend some time with the HP Firebird with Voodoo DNA and while some describe it as a gaming machine, I don't think that I would agree. A large chunk of the resources (your money) spent on this computer is geared towards making it silent and nice to use. Making a powerful gaming machine that does not have any consideration for the power or noise that it generates is quite easy. Having a fast PC that can sit next to you without buzzing annoyingly is much harder - or expensive.I found ...
Sling Updates: HD Streaming Coming to Mac, iPhone Sling App Scheduled for Q1 [Streaming Media]
Gizmodo | 2 hours 12 minutes ago
Sling Media revealed that HD streaming will be coming to Mac users via Sling.com, and they plan to submit the Sling iPhone app for approval in Q1 of this year. As opposed to a standalone desktop...
Gallery: Check Out the HP Firebird 803's Liquid-cooled Innards [Desktops]
Gizmodo | 2 hours 12 minutes ago
News of HP's Firebird 803 may have leaked out over the holidays, but now that its been officially announced, we have a batch of photos, including the freakishly tidy insides, as well as pricing...
HP Pavilion DV2 Notebook is HPs first 12-inch, Full Functioning Consumer Laptop [Laptops]
Gizmodo | 2 hours 12 minutes ago
All of HP's 12-inch (and under) laptops have either been tablets, netbooks, or products aimed at the business crowd—until now. The Pavilion DV2 is HP's new 12-inch consumer laptop that is under...
HP Mini 2140 Netbook Outdoes the 2133 with Atom Processor and 16:9 LED Screen [NetBooks]
Gizmodo | 2 hours 12 minutes ago
The Gadget: The HP Mini 2140 is the update to the education and business oriented Mini 2133 netbook. HP says they bumped the 2140's specs to cater more to the road warriors. The Skinny: The most...
SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone, SlingPlayer for Mac HD make debuts
EngadgetHD | 2 hours 28 minutes ago
Filed under: Media streamers, Other hardware, Set-top boxes, Internet Remember that proof-of-concept you saw way back in June of last year? You know, that one involving SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone? Here at Macworld, Sling Media is doing its darnedest to take the spotlight away from the looming Apple keynote by announcing that said app is almost ready for consumption. It'll be demonstrating a functional version in San Francisco, and it's planning to submit the software to Apple for certifica...
HP Pavilion dv2: affordable thin and light
Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 33 minutes ago
The 13.3" format for thin and light laptop is dominating these days, but HP thinks that a well-priced 12.1" can gain some traction. In this case, well-price would mean "around $700". Currently, internet prices tend to hover around $1100 for 12.1" laptops. One thing worth noting is that the dv2 can optionally get a Gobi chip that would let the user connect on most wireless broadband networks in the country, whether HSDPA or EVDO - no external cards required.Permalink: HP Pavilion dv2: affordab...
HP Pavilion dv3 laptop: 3.8lbs and 8GB of RAM
Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 33 minutes ago
[CES 2009] The HP Pavilion dv3 is an thin and light (Permalink: HP Pavilion dv3 laptop: 3.8lbs and 8GB of RAM from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11
HP Mini 2140 Netbook Gets a Larger Display
Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 33 minutes ago
The HP Mini 2140 is an update of the Mini 2133 that we have previously reviewed. HP has been listening to their customers and have improved a few things that were high on the users wish list. First, the display size: 10.1" is a bit more comfortable than the previous 8.9" display, although you should know that the resolution has increased to 1366x768, which is great from a technical standpoint, but that means "very small pixels", so take a good look before getting one. Secondly, the CPU is now...
Hulu comes to XBMC
EngadgetHD | 2 hours 46 minutes ago
Filed under: Media PCs, InternetIf you've been dying to get Hulu integrated into your HTPC and the Boxee experience isn't your cup of tea, now you can give the Boxee's older cousin, XBMC, a whirl. Hit the link for details on how to get rolling, and lest you blanche at the idea of retrieving the latest XBMC source from Subversion, there's a merciful link to a compiled installer. After getting your XBMC install squared away, simply add a script and away you go! Based on the one comment in the l...
Man-Made Stars to Create Thermonuclear Reactions: Not as Scary as the Large Hadron Collider [Stars]
Gizmodo | 3 hours 17 minutes ago
To further the advancement of fusion energy, national security, and a leadership in basic science and technology, the National Ignition Facility is attempting to create thermonuclear reactions by...
Man-Made Stars to Create Thermonuclear Reactions: Nothing as Scary as the Large Hadron Collider [Stars]
Gizmodo | 4 hours 1 minute ago
To further the advancement of fusion energy, national security, and a leadership in basic science and technology, the National Ignition Facility is attempting to create thermonuclear reactions by...
Samsung HMX-H100 full-HD camcorder
Ubergizmo.com | 4 hours 13 minutes ago
[CES 2009] This is the entry level model from the new Samsung H-series camcorders, unlike the other 3 models it does not have an internal SSD but requires a SD/SDHC card. Thanks to the H.264 compression, users can record up to six hours of full HD video on a 32 GB SDHC card, since on average people record only 30 min of video each time, this less expensive model is a good choice for the regular users.The Schneider Kreuznach lens features a 10x optical zoom with the new Samsung Optical Image S...
Samsung HMX-H106 and H-Series 1080p Camcorders
Ubergizmo.com | 4 hours 19 minutes ago
[CES 2009] Samsung has just launched its H-Series of digital, full HD camcorders. It features a Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan lens with an optical stabilizer, a 10X optical zoom, and use flash memory (solid state drive) as the recording medium. The H106 top of the line model features 64GB of storage. SSD is a key asset when it comes to size reduction. Gaining more volume can ultimately lead to using a larger lens, which directly affects the image quality. In a camcorder, SSDs can also affect ...
NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi To Hit Macworld
Ubergizmo.com | 4 hours 19 minutes ago
Attendees at Macworld from tomorrow onwards are privy to the NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi² display that is based on the current LCD2690WUXi model. This new monitor will of course bring updated revisions to the hardware, including a wider color gamut panel that covers 97.8% of the Adobe RGB color spectrum while delivering superior blue coverage and brightness uniformity. Other features of the 2690WUXi² include :- 16:10 aspect ratio Certified for Specifications for Web Offset Publication...
Solar Monkey Goes Green
Ubergizmo.com | 4 hours 19 minutes ago
Now this is one mindless solar-powered toy that we would love to have at the office - the Solar Monkey. Equipped with a small solar panel no bigger than its back that pops up whenever you want to juice up this primate, it will start to climb up a string, hand over hand to keep children (and bored adults at the office) entertained to no end. The Solar Monkey will retail for $20 a pop and requires some bit of assembly, but the fact that you don't need batteries to power this mindless gizmo is r...
Solar-Charged Monkey Toy Amuses Only Other Monkeys [Toys]
Gizmodo | 4 hours 32 minutes ago
This solar-charged monkey toy that uses solar energy to climb the rope, hand over hand, is probably the first of its kind that we've seen. Unfortunately, there is some assembly required, but it'll...
Best Deals
Ubergizmo.com | 4 hours 37 minutes ago
$589.00, Gold Gym Treadmill & iPod Touch 8GB Bundle $10.99, Netgear Wall-Plugged WGX102 $58.90, CORSAIR Flash Voyager 32GB Pen Drive $9.99, AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Skt939 CPU $14.75, 8GB micro SDHC card class 6Best Deals at www.UberBargain.comPermalink: Best Deals from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11
Vivitar Rolls Out New Products
Ubergizmo.com | 4 hours 37 minutes ago
[CES 2009] Sakar International will be parading a range of Vivitar products at CES 2009, and among them include the $129.95 Vivitar V8400P underwater digital camera that features 8.1 megapixels' worth of goodness. Perfect for those who love snapping images when underwater, as it is able to stay waterproof as long as you don't go beyond its 30 feet limit. Other features of the V8400P include :- 8x digital zoom2.4" LCD display32MB internal memorySDHC memory card slot (up to 8GB)ShockproofThe pr...
Polk adds some oomph to its SurroundBar SDA Instant Home Theater
EngadgetHD | 4 hours 38 minutes ago
Filed under: Speakers, OthersGetting bass out of a soundbar that conveys proper theater impact is asking for a bit much, so Polk Audio has wisely chosen to add a standalone subwoofer and name the package the SurroundBar SDA Instant Home Theater (IHT). Of course, soundbar shoppers are likely concerned about stringing wires across the living room floor, ceiling, or what have you, so Polk has added a wireless connection between the SurroundBar and the 6.5-inch subwoofer. Nice and tidy, and it'll...
Pic Of Slimmest Blu-ray Player From Samsung
Ubergizmo.com | 5 hours 1 minute ago
[CES 2009] So we covered a whiff of Samsung's slimmest Blu-ray player in the world at just 39mm in thickness, and here is a long awaited image of the said player. This slim wonder is no MacBook Air, but it will definitely look good in your living room (so does the model, much to the chagrin of your other half, of course). Good luck negotiating bringing either one home in these economically challenging times. Permalink: Pic Of Slimmest Blu-ray Player From Samsung from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good...
Samsung opens up lead on Sony in US TV market
EngadgetHD | 5 hours 8 minutes ago
Filed under: Industry, Displays Sure, this week's CES could net Samsung some bragging rights over Sony if rumors of a 6.5-mm thin LED-backlit LCD display come true, but that's just about corporate pride (and Sony's XEL-1 is a shipping product to boot). The real hurt comes in the form of new numbers from DisplaySearch that show Samsung widening its lead in US sales, moving up to 26.7-percent of the US market compared to Sony's 14.8-percent. Those figures are through November, and it's pretty a...
Samsung HMX-H106 First Camcorder With 64GB SSD, Looks Like a Thermos [Ces 2009]
Gizmodo | 5 hours 34 minutes ago
Samsung's HMX-H106 camcorder's claim to fame is that it's the first camcorder with a built-in 64GB SSD. But its smoother-than-usual lines make it look like a Thermos I could pour thirst-quenching...
Samsung H106 First Camcorder With 64GB SSD, Looks Like a Thermos [Ces 2009]
Gizmodo | 5 hours 40 minutes ago
Samsung's HMX-H106 camcorder's claim to fame is that it's the first camcorder with a built-in 64GB SSD. But its smoother-than-usual lines make it look like a Thermos I could pour thirst-quenching...
GestureTek brings 3D and gestures together for remote control
EngadgetHD | 5 hours 39 minutes ago
Filed under: Industry, Misc, Remotes, OthersThe idea of gesture-based remote control isn't new, but GestureTek has added in 3D tracking to the mix for, you guessed it -- even more expressive interaction with your TV. After all, you don't live in flatland, so why should your remote control gestures? Of course, adding in depth perception requires the use of more than one webcam, but maybe that's not a big tradeoff in our age of six and more speakers in the living room. The setup will be on disp...
Lumix DMC-LX3 Lens Cap Mod
Ubergizmo.com | 6 hours 22 minutes ago
Check out this brilliant Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 lens cap mod by Malaysian Ian Ho - he decided to rely on the Ricoh LC1 self-retaining lens cap instead which was originally meant for the Ricoh GX100 and GX200, but by merging some springs and hinges, the three flaps will offer protection for the lens whenever the camera is not in use, and these can be pushed open easily by the optics whenever it extends. It will require a fair amount of force to push the LC1 onto the LX3 or the Leica equivalen...
Onion News Network: Apple's MacBook Wheel [Humor]
Gizmodo | 6 hours 31 minutes ago
Oh, Onion News Network! You and your team of reporters never fail to make us laugh with your jabs at Apple. [Onion News Network]
Samsung debuts H-Series of HD camcorders, first with 64GB SSD
EngadgetHD | 6 hours 31 minutes ago
Filed under: Other hardware, Samsung You should've known that Canon wouldn't be able to introduce a new family of HD camcorders without Samsung hitting back with a crew of its own, so it's with that in mind that we present Samsung's H-Series. The HMX-H106, HMX-H105, HMX-H104, and HMX-H100 all arrive with Full HD sensors and a Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens with Optical Image Stabilization, but it's the H106 that really steals the show. Said device is the first Full HD camcorder to inco...
Rumor Of 1TB Mac mini
Ubergizmo.com | 6 hours 43 minutes ago
SeeFile rolled out their press release, touting support of a new Mac mini server with 1TB of storage space - and we all know such a Mac mini does not exist at this point in time, at least not at your local Apple Store. According to a SeeFile spokesperson, the storage is internal, lending more weight to the current rumor going around that the new Mac mini will feature a build-to-order option for dual hard drives, placing it in a favorable position for enterprise servers. Ah well, guess we'll h...
SmartMow Chews Up Grass Like Cows
Ubergizmo.com | 6 hours 49 minutes ago
Have a rather large front lawn but do not have time to mow it or keep a cow? Well there is the SmarMow automatic lawn mower by RoboLabs, moving around your lawn in a circular pattern within an installed perimeter wire while munching on those extra long grass. In order to prevent thieves from profiting by picking yours up when you're not around, the SmartMower must be activated by a security key (in your possession, naturally) before it can get to work. This lithium-ion battery powered device ...
Famicom Cartridge Turned Into Digital Camera
Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 1 minute ago
For those who have played Final Fantasy III might think twice about gutting their precious relic from the past, but apparently this guy has no second thoughts about ripping up his copy since he never played the game and got immersed in it. What makes this cartridge so special? Well, he has merged it with a Sony point-and-shoot digital camera, where the innards of the camera has been retro-fitted into the hollowed out cartridge perfectly. It is a pretty good looking project, I must admit, but ...
Liquid Image Scuba Series HD320 Diving Video Mask Is Dumbtastic [Diving Camera]
Gizmodo | 7 hours 2 minutes ago
When I go on my diving vacation at the end of this month, I won't be bringing this video mask. Why anyone would like to attach dumb headlights to vital diving gear is beyond me. While Liquid Image...
Blu-ray releases on January 6th 2008
EngadgetHD | 7 hours 17 minutes ago
Filed under: Blu-rayHere we are in the first week of the so called "5th quarter" and Hollywood is obviously trying to get your gift cards out of your pocket with a few day-and-date releases. The funniest of the lot is also the one we picked as the title of the week as the hilarious combo of Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen once again come together, but this time to bring us Pineapple Express. The other day-and-date releases to pay attention to are The Wackness, Righteous Kill, Babylon A.D. and fina...
Craigsphone Finds Used Furniture and Missed Connections on Craigslist from iPhone [IPhone Apps]
Gizmodo | 7 hours 44 minutes ago
Craigsphone is an impressively full-featured free Craigslist iPhone app with photo uploads, location sharing (imagine the possibilities!), click-to-call and other goodness. Missing are the "risque"...
High Tech Titanium Golf Clubs May Lead to Hearing Loss [What]
Gizmodo | 7 hours 56 minutes ago
It looks like golfers may have more to worry about than bad backs and jacked-up knees. Apparently, swinging those new fangled fancy titanium drivers may lead to hearing loss. It sounds strange but...
Quickoffice Offers MobileFiles Pro
Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 2 minutes ago
Quickoffice has just made available its MobileFiles Pro application for the iPhone and iPod touch, touting it to be the first editable office application built for both devices from Apple. This new software will feature enhanced editing and saving options for Microsoft Office Excel documents in the .xls format, and you get to transfer files from the device itself to a Mac or PC via Wi-Fi connectivity. In addition, users are able to access Apple MobileMe accounts and synchronize files with the...
MSI Gets Busy For CES 2009
Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 2 minutes ago
[CES 2009] The MSI booth will certainly be abuzz with activity this CES, economic downturn or not. The company will be parading a range of netbooks and computers for us to drool over, and among them will be the recently covered U115 Hybrid, which lays claim to being the first netbook in the world that runs on SSD and HDD simultaneously. More details on the other available MSI products on the CES showfloor right after the jump.Permalink: MSI Gets Busy For CES 2009 from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Goo...
Wisair's Wireless USB Display Adapter Set coming soon for $129
EngadgetHD | 8 hours 9 minutes ago
Filed under: Media streamers, Other hardware, OthersIt's debatable whether wireless USB is on its way out or on its way in (for real this time), but regardless of which way it's swaying, Wisair's got some availability you should know about. The outfit's Wireless USB Display Adapter Set, which is a screen-centric variant of the kit introduced back in November, will be available this quarter in the US and Europe. Based on Wisair's WSR601 Wireless USB single chip solution, the device offers up V...
LaCie Hard Disk Max RAID External Dual Drive
Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 27 minutes ago
The LaCie Hard Disk Max contains two drives that can be setup to RAID0 for performance, or RAID1 for failure protection - at the switch of a button. The drive itself can be attached to yet another USB drive, for backup purposes. Because this doesn't protect you from stuff like your home going up in smoke, LaCie has included a 1-year unlimited online backup service. Beyond that I guess that you'll just have to pay for the remote storage. This could be a very cool companion for Apple’s Ti...
New Mac Mini Stuffed With Up to 1TB Storage [Rumor]
Gizmodo | 8 hours 34 minutes ago
More evidence that the new Mac minis are at least partly geared toward the cheap server market: SeeFile dropped their press release pimping support of the "new Apple Mac Mini hardware" just a little...
BlackBerry Curve From T-Mobile This February 11th
Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 39 minutes ago
Mark February 11 on your calendar, boys and girls, as that's when T-Mobile will launch the BlackBerry Curve 8900. This is one week earlier than initially thought, and somebody at the marketing department ought to be informed that the High Speed Internet as advertised above might not be such a roadrunner after all, considering the pace that T-Mobile's Web2Go WAP service plods along. Of course, we could be mistaken as there is a possibility of this referencing the integrated Wi-Fi connectivity ...
Samsung To Offer 39mm Thin Blu-ray Player
Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 39 minutes ago
[CES 2009] These are times where pockets are slim, and the same applies to Blu-ray players as Samsung will be parading its latest Blu-ray player at CES 2009 that measures a mere 39mm thin. Apart from its apparently lack of thickness, very little else is known about this player, including the two most important ones most people look for - the price and the release date. It will come in a fingerprint-attracting piano black finish though, and being that slim, it ought to fit in nicely with your ...
Minoru 3D Webcam
Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 39 minutes ago
Just what do you think the next big thing will be in the world of webcam technology? Well, Minoru aims to introduce 3D with its aptly named Minoru 3D Webcam, offering stereoscopic effect videos and photos in 3D, and is compatible with a range of Instant Messaging programs including Windows Live Messenger, Skype and AOL Instant Messenger among others. Each purchase will come with five pairs of 3D glasses, but we're not too sure just how long you would want to view the person you're talking to ...
Fraunhofer IIS to push MPEG Surround as next big downloadable audio format
EngadgetHD | 8 hours 40 minutes ago
Filed under: Industry, Other formats Watch out, MP3 -- you've got a formidable opponent creeping up on you. All kidding aside (yes, we were kidding), Fraunhofer IIS is hoping that at least four people will turn from their MP3 / AAC addictions and embrace yet another one of its audio formats at CES, which is simply christened MPEG Surround. Harald Popp, head of the Multimedia Realtime Systems department at the company, has asserted that the firm believes that "MPEG Surround will become a major...
Microsoft Talks About Apple Tax, Still Doesn't Get It
Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 59 minutes ago
Who the heck wants to read this? Propaganda PR needs to be quick and easyMicrosoft has been talking about the Apple Tax, the notion that users pay an extra premium that they don't need to, when buying Apple products. So they argue that customers could save $100 by buying a Dell Studio Hybrid over a Mac mini, or that the Mac Pro is 2x the price of a similar PC workstation. Both facts are true, but mostly irrelevant. Most professionals who buy Mac Pros do it because they are tied with a legacy ...
Amazon Video On Demand To Arrive On Roku Netflix Player Early This Year
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 11 minutes ago
The Roku Netflix player will be receiving its first non-Netflix "channel" sometime early this year, with Amazon's video service filling up the role. Formerly known as Amazon Unbox, this will boast over 40,000 movies and TV shows for you to choose from, which is more than three times what Netflix is currently offering. While that sounds delicious, users ought to be aware that they're available on a pay-per-view basis instead of Netflix's flat-fee subscription, which makes the latter the more l...
More Details On Vuzix 920AV
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 11 minutes ago
[CES 2009] We didn't really have too much information on the Vuzix 920AV which we posted about last Friday, and here we are with more information concerning this supposedly revolutionary new pair of Vuzix. It seems that we can now choose to fit them with a "6-Degree of Freedom tracking sensor and/or Stereo Camera Pair", allowing one to mix images in front of the wearer with virtual content. Can't imagine how that would look like? Close your eyes for a moment and think about looking down a str...
Universal Display To Parade Prototype Flexible AMOLED Communication Device At CES 2009
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 11 minutes ago
[CES 2009] Universal Display will be showing off its prototype flexible AMOLED communication device at Digital Experience 2009, an event under the CES 2009 umbrella. This unique device was manufactured with support from the U.S. Department of Defense, offering a wrist-worn flexible AMOLED communication device that is fabricated on metal foil, offering portability, ruggedness and conformability in a single device. Since OLED displays are extremely efficient and energy saving, this ultra-thin d...
If You Just Got a Video Game Console, Get These Games [Games]
Gizmodo | 9 hours 12 minutes ago
Kotaku's put their game of the year awards up, and it's a pretty good start to building your gaming collection if you've just gotten an Xbox 360, PS3 or Wii over the holidays. Although their...
Denon's luxurious AH-D7000 headphones are nearly too pretty to use
EngadgetHD | 9 hours 25 minutes ago
Filed under: Speakers, Others You think we're kidding, but after spending around £800 ($1,164) on Denon's absolutely stunning AH-D7000 over-ear headphones, are you really about to squeeze your sweaty noggin in there without feeling the slightest bit guilty? The cans, which vaguely remind us of Audio Technica's ATH-ESW9, tout wooden ear cups made from natural mahogany, microfiber diaphragms, Acoustic Optimizer technology, a cloth-wrapped cable, gold-plated connector, magnesium frame / du...
Microvision SHOW WX At Macworld
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 32 minutes ago
Microvision will be launching its SHOW MX prototype at Macworld, bringing ultra-thin pocket-sized convenience with the power to project DVD-resolution images up to 100" across. This tiny plug-and-play pico projector will target those who want to view movies, presentations and photos (among other viewable media material, of course) on-the-go without having to lug around a large and backbreaking projector. SHOW WX will be powered by Microvision’s PicoP display engine technology and will f...
Pentax Optio P70: 12 Megapixel Compact
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 32 minutes ago
[CES 2009] Pentax is coming up with two new cameras for CES. The Optio P70 shoots 12 Megapixels images, has a 4x optical zoom (equivalent 28-112 mm)) and has a 720P video mode but at 15 fps it is a bit too low, we would hope for 30 fps. The cool feature is the Face Recognition that can track up to 32 faces in 0.03, very useful for people who like to shoot large groups of friends, this might be the hot gadget for Spring Break. The price is ok too, if you compare it to the current 10 MP Cybe...
miRoamer And Blaupunkt Bring First Internet Car Radio In The World
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 32 minutes ago
Blaupunkt and miRoamer have teamed up to offer the first Internet car radio in the world, delivering thousands upon thousands of Internet radio stations to keep you entertained if you plan to take a cross country trip. In addition to listening to DJs across the States, you can also fall back on your personal playlist with a standard AM/FM/CD dash console just in case the chitter chatter of DJs get under your skin. The entire gamut of preferences, providers and searches can be customized on mi...
Build Your Own Mr. Fusion and Gasify Your Car With Garbage [Back To The Future]
Gizmodo | 9 hours 39 minutes ago
Ever since Doc Brown added a Mr. Fusion to the Delorean, many of us have longed to fuel our car with banana peels and beer. Now you can, thanks to the magic of gasification. Gasification is the use...
Liquid Image's new underwater digital camera masks debut at CES
EngadgetHD | 9 hours 39 minutes ago
Filed under: Other hardwareLooks like Liquid Image -- those wacky underwater digicam folks -- are going to be hitting the ground running at CES with not one, but two HD underwater digital camera masks. Meant for serious professionals (and well-heeled Jacques Cousteau wannabes), the Pro HD350 shoots 720p video, sports 64 MB flash storage, supports microSD / SDHC cards (up to 32GB) and is rated to a depth of 330 feet. Taking things down a notch, the Scuba Series 320 (MSRP around $215) is the ot...
Psyko 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 45 minutes ago
[CES 2009]Psyko Audio Labs has just gone official with their Psyko 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones. They have embedded 5 speakers that they claim, create real surround sound, and not "simulated" surround sound. Without having tested the headphones, it's hard to tell if they really work or not, but the idea is interesting and sounds logical. This original design allows users to choose to open or close the ear cup - a big deal for anyone wearing headphones for extended periods of time, especially...
Universal Plug Offers Easy Pull-out Solution
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 45 minutes ago
We're pretty sure there are some times in life where plugs are just so darn hard to pull out - they seem to love being stuck in the power outlet a whole lot. This universal plug solution by Kim Seung Woo offers something slightly different - it features a circular cut-out that allows one to easily pull it out, making it easier to save energy since there won't be any chance for it to function as an energy vampire when unplugged. After all, could the difficulty of leaving our unused appliances ...
JVC Prototype LCD TV
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 45 minutes ago
[CES 2009] It can be a pretty hard choice when it comes down to hot booth babes and even hotter tech products at the CES showfloor, and JVC's prototype LCD TV wins this round hands down. What makes it so special? For starters, it is touted to be the lightest 32" LCD TV in the world, featuring a "new optical system" that covers the backlight and uses 50% less materials and 10% fewer LCD module parts compared to a standard LCD TV. We must say the stand on this prototype looks absolutely stunnin...
HP 2133 Mini Note Runs On Android Too
Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 45 minutes ago
Some folks in Canada decided to run the Android operating system on their HP 2133 Mini Note, making the possibility of having Android on netbooks be all the more viable these days. After all, the sales of netbooks have really picked up last year thanks to their high level of functionality and portability which is balanced out by pocket friendly prices. Imagine if netbooks were to be equipped with the Android operating system - Google's system of both online and offline applications will defin...
Comcast's Internet Slowdown System Fully Armed and Operational (and Avoidable) [Comcast]
Gizmodo | 9 hours 52 minutes ago
Comcast's bandwidth throttling system that slows you down for using too much bandwidth is now fully armed and operational in all markets. Here's how it works, and how to not get stuck on the short...
Dell launches 16:9 Inspiron 15 Laptop
Ubergizmo.com | 10 hours 4 minutes ago
Dell has just announced a new Inspiron 15 with a 15.6", 16:9 display. The system starts at $600, but it is not in in Dell.com's configurator yet, so it's hard to tell what $600 will really buy you. What we do know is that there are expensive options like a Blu-Ray drive. This Inspiron 15 can receive up to 4GB of RAM and 320GB of disk storage at buy time. Dell Inspiron page (US)Permalink: Dell launches 16:9 Inspiron 15 Laptop from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11
Sound Cluster Concept
Ubergizmo.com | 10 hours 4 minutes ago
While relying on earbuds with your iPod is the most commonly taken route for people who want maximum audio enjoyment, the Sound Cluster concept introduces a more social experience. You can use just a couple of these for your stereo listening pleasure, or you can opt to connect a bunch in order to bring the house down at your next fraternity party. All of them can be plugged into the power outlet, or be connected to cables which are subsequently hooked up to a power source. Audio is transmitte...
Lenovo launches dual-screen ThinkPad W700ds
Popgadget | 10 hours 11 minutes ago
Lenovo has finally (officially) launched the world s first dual-screen laptop, the ThinkPad W700ds, putting some of the mystery around it to rest. The limelight is obviously on the two screens the main display being 17-inches, with a second 10-inches slide-out screen. And no, the second screen doesn t weigh down badly on the laptop just expect the ThinkPad W700ds to be half an inch thicker than its predecessor W700. The spring-loaded secondary display is housed within a pocket door co...
iPhone Tethering Plan For AT&T
Ubergizmo.com | 10 hours 17 minutes ago
iPhone power users have long complained about the lack of tethering, and this time round word has it that the iPhone will be on the receiving end of a tethering plan for AT&T. Something like this will definitely be able to boost the iPhone's ARPU, assuming it sticks to the rumored $30/5GB plan. If those figures sound familiar, that is because it is similar to what AT&T is currently offering its BlackBerry users. Do you think this rumor holds any water, or is it just another of many sp...
Pantech Cupid IM-S390
Ubergizmo.com | 10 hours 17 minutes ago
Love is in the air, and you don't have to wait until Valentine's Day to declare your undying love to your special other. Pantech has just the phone for you - the aptly named Cupid IM-S390. This CDMA phone might sound a little bit wimpy, but it does muscle in some interesting features including an integrated TV tuner. Check out the rest of the specifications below :- Support for CDMA/HSDPA (7.2 Mbps) network2.3" display at 240 x 320 resolution with 262k colors1.3 megapixel camera80MB internal ...
Garmin Nuvifone Gallery
Ubergizmo.com | 10 hours 30 minutes ago
We're not sure whether the world will still be excited by the nuviphone when it is released, but here is a gallery of screenshots to get your feathers ruffled up. It is a peek into the final interface that will be paraded to all and sundry at CES 2009 later this week, so we'll do our level best to get more detailed images in our stay at Vegas.Permalink: Garmin Nuvifone Gallery from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11
iPhone's Beejive 2.0 IM App Now Does Voice Messaging, File Sending/Viewing [IPhone Apps]
Gizmodo | 10 hours 31 minutes ago
Beejive's already quite usable Beejive IM iPhone app just got an update to 2.0, adding file transfer and voice messages to its multitude of IM connectivity. Currently, you can connect to "AIM,...
HDTV Listings for January 5, 2008
EngadgetHD | 10 hours 31 minutes ago
Filed under: ABC, The CW, Fox, MyNetworkTV, ListingsWhat we're watching tonight: Fox (720p) presents the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl with Texas/Ohio State at 7:30 p.m. ABC Family (720p) brings the season premiere of The Secret Life of the American Teenager at 8 p.m. CW (1080i) has Gossip Girl at 8 p.m. and One Tree Hill at 9 p.m. USA (1080i) has WWE: Raw at 9 p.m. MyNetworkTV (720p) has the series premiere of Masters of Illusion at 9 p.m. History (720p) drops in the Seven Signs of the Apocalypse at ...
Samsung to launch 1.5-inch thin Blu-ray player at CES
EngadgetHD | 10 hours 31 minutes ago
Filed under: Blu-ray, SamsungWe don't have any hard details yet, but word on the street is that Samsung is planning on pairing up its 6.5mm (.2-inch) thick LCD HDTV with an equally svelte Blu-ray deck just 39mm (1.5 inches) thick. We'll find out more during Wednesday's press event, we're sure -- any bets on whether "thin BD players" will be this year's "thin displays?"Samsung to launch 1.5-inch thin Blu-ray player at CES originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:05:00 EST. Pl...
Japanese Miso-Balancing Bike Contraption Keeps Soup Steady [Miso]
Gizmodo | 11 hours 6 minutes ago
This precariously elevated bike balancing contraption that Tokyotimes found seems to be the best way of keeping your soup upright when you're swerving through the streets of Japan. [Tokyo Times via...
Power Hungry TVs Could Get Rules Drafted Against It
Ubergizmo.com | 11 hours 37 minutes ago
The California Energy Commission is currently looking for different ways to ease the strain on the power grid. is looking for ways to relieve the strain on the power grid. Thse regulations are aimed at imposing energy standards on TVs from 2011 onwards and are expected to pass sometime in the middle of this year, although one can expect opposition from the industry itself. Currently, TVs account for 10% or so of the average Californian's monthly household electricity bill. How about introduci...
Vuzix Wrap 920AV Video Sunglasses Feature "See-Thru" Quantum Optics [Video Goggles]
Gizmodo | 11 hours 44 minutes ago
A few weeks back, Vuzix teased us with an image of their upcoming Wrap 920AV virtual reality sunglasses, and today they have followed up the details. So what is "see-thru" quantum optics anyway? ...
iPhone 3G Tethering Plan Coming This Week [Rumor]
Gizmodo | 11 hours 44 minutes ago
The long-awaited (previously confirmed) iPhone 3G tethering plan for AT&T is coming this week for Macworld, says TUAW. Standard AT&T tether plan pricing: $30/month with a 5GB cap. Who's excited???...
Clickfree Transformer For Automated Data Backup
Ubergizmo.com | 11 hours 56 minutes ago
Making data backups is an essential aspect of life for those who own a computer, but many of us tend to take our data for granted until it is too late. For those who actually take the trouble to do so, there are some who forget to execute the backups to an external hard drive or haven't figured out which are the files they want to save. With the Clickfree Transformer, things would change as it connects your PC and external hard drive via USB, and will automate your backup process from the get...
MSI X-Slim 320 is 'Air' thin and cheap
Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 10 minutes ago
Thin, light and cheap - that's the future of laptop, or at least a good chunk of them and the MSI X-slim 320 might just be the poster child of the next generation thin laptop. It uses an Atom processor and some people suspect that it might be powered by an NVIDIA chipset as well (NVIDIA's Ion platform), but that remains to be seen. Here are the highlights, the image above says it all.1.6Ghz Atom CPU (Z530)2GB RAMWIFI-N, wired Ethernet3x USB2.86 lbsRelease date: Q2 2009, around $800Permalink: ...
Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds Gets Priced
Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 10 minutes ago
Lenovo's ThinkPad W700ds has just gotten priced - and you can bring one home as long as you have $3,663 in your bank account. We won't need to go through the specifications as you can find that in our earlier post, so after getting hold of the price, how many of our dear readers would want one?Permalink: Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds Gets Priced from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11
Japan Biometric Fingerprinting System Pwned
Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 10 minutes ago
Japan's biometric fingerprinting system that is supposed to screen the fingerprints of all foreigners who drop by might sound like a good idea from a security point of view, but unfortunately, it has been rendered useless by a very simple DIY solution - a South Korean woman who obtained a false passport in her country used a piece of tape on her fingers to bypass Japanese customs. Talk about embarassing! We're sure the Japanese will iron such kinks out, and we await the next edition on how a ...
ezGear UFO Surge Protector
Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 10 minutes ago
Most surge protectors look extremely boring, but ezGear's UFO surge protector will add some spark into your living room. It certainly is a welcome departure from traditional surge protector designs, but it won't go down well with everyone save for those with an overactive imagination. One might actually think this zaps lasers at intruders, and who knows - the future might actually introduce motion sensing capability built in that is wired to the home alarm system. After all, being plugged int...
Samsung and Yahoo Share a Vision for TV Widgets
Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 10 minutes ago
Samsung and Yahoo just made their mutual love and their love for TV-based web widgets official. In upcoming Samsung HDTV sets, users will be able to use Yahoo web services like Flickr or Yahoo Finance, but most importantly use third party ones like YouTube or ShowTime. There's no mention of what hardware this runs on, but at IDF Intel and Yahoo were demonstrating these widgets.It's amazing that no one has developed the single most needed feature: a good TV guide! Anyway, I thought that the ya...
Digital TV subsidy program nearly dry: get your vouchers now
EngadgetHD | 12 hours 24 minutes ago
Filed under: Industry, Regulatory, Set-top boxes, Tuners When the FCC's Kevin Martin asserted that the 2009 digital TV transition subsidy program was nearing the end of its financial rope back in October, no one really paid him any mind. After all, this ain't the FCC's gig. Now, however, an AP report on the topic is confirming the fears, noting that the NTIA itself is "warning that unless lawmakers step in quickly with more funding or new accounting rules, it will have to create a waiting lis...
Wiimote Desert Eagle
Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 30 minutes ago
Here's a Wiimote mod that parents would love to hate - the Wiimote Desert Eagle that is up for auction on eBay (current reserve price: $20). While it will add a more realistic aspect to the gaming experience, it won't improve your notoriously bad aim LOL. Needless to say, this is just a mock up of the gun, so don't expect you'll be able to load it with real bullets and cap someone on the streets for just $20.Permalink: Wiimote Desert Eagle from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009,...
Double-Ended Male Adapters Are Illegal, Dangerous and "Possible Immoral" [Power]
Gizmodo | 12 hours 38 minutes ago
You know, I'm not one to pass judgments, but I'm not Ace Hardware. [Consumerist]
Canon Launches New Vixia Camcorders Ahead of CES 2009
Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 50 minutes ago
The new camcorders are named Vixia HF S10, Vixia HF20, Vixia HF200 and Vixia HF S100. All of them can record full HD movies (1080p) in AVCHD at 24Mbps. They use the latest DIGICV III video processor with new software to perform face detection and advanced image processing/analysis. This time canon used a fairly big lens (58mm) for their consumer camcorders - that basically will translate to higher image quality as this is the single most important feature on such an imaging device. Now, here ...
LG Moves Over 5 Million Viewty Phones Worldwide
Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 50 minutes ago
LG is bandying the sales figure of its LG Viewty camera phone worldwide, moving over 5 million units since its release. Out of the 5,000,000 plus handsets, only 350,000 units were shipped in South Korea, while the rest saw the most sales in Europe and Asia. In conjunction with this milestone, LG has decided to introduce new colors to the 5 megapixel Viewty by offering light silver and blue to accompany the rest. LG must surely hope to repeat this success with the KC910 Renoir which will succe...
Swivel Sockets: 90 Degree Rotating Outlets Help Conserve Space [Power]
Gizmodo | 12 hours 51 minutes ago
Traditional power strips are not the most ideal way to conserve space and keep things orderly. This Swivel Socket design tries to overcome that problem with six outlets that can rotate 90 degrees....
UIQ Closes Its Doors
Ubergizmo.com | 13 hours 9 minutes ago
This is a bad way to start off the year - UIQ has just filed for bankruptcy today, which will see the end of its mobile operating system in the cell phone market. Somehow, this piece of news isn't exactly shocking since from half a year ago, there were already job cutbacks back then, alongside the abandonment of the platform by Motorola and Sony Ericsson who prefered to go to bed with the Symbian Foundation instead. In addition, Motorola and Sony Ericsson (those two again) have been making ov...
Waterproof USB Mouse
Ubergizmo.com | 13 hours 8 minutes ago
We suppose having a spill-proof keyboard would be perfectly complemented by a waterproof USB mouse, since there aren't too many waterproof computers for scuba divers to use just yet, right? Apart from being able to withstand the rigors of staying underwater, it functions just like any other ordinary 5-button optical scroll mouse with 800 dpi resolution. It is made from high quality silicone, so you can expect to give it a good scrub down from time to time without worrying about wearing out th...
World's First Internet Car Radio Would Go Perfectly in KITT's Dashboard [Ces 2009]
Gizmodo | 13 hours 9 minutes ago
Satellite radio is dead. The world's first internet car radio, from Blaupunkt and miRoamer delivers thousands of internet stations integrated with a standard AM/FM/CD dash console worthy of KITT....
Samsung / Yahoo Internet@TV widgets revealed
EngadgetHD | 13 hours 9 minutes ago
Filed under: Displays, Media streamers, Samsung, Internet Samsung and Yahoo! promise the Best of the Web on select 2009 HDTV models, thanks to the Internet@TV widgets we snuck a look at a few weeks ago. Developers build Javascript and XML apps that then run directly on your Samsung HDTV, starting with USA Today, YouTube, eBay, Showtime and Yahoo properties like Flickr and Yahoo! News. Next up their sleeves? Video streaming and "other popular Internet services" running through the built-in Eth...
Nextar Z10 LCOS Micro Projector
Ubergizmo.com | 13 hours 28 minutes ago
Once used in enormous retro-projected TVs, LCOS (Liquid Crystal On silicon) now finds its way into micro projectors that fits in the palm of a hand. Despite its size, the Nextar Z10 can project an image that's 20" in diagonal - not bad for such a gizmo, but I think that I've seen micro-projectors that could display something bigger than that. As expected, the luminosity is low: only 7 to 12 lumens. The projector has a micro SD reader and is capable of showing the following type of files:Video...
HTC Touch HD Running On Android
Ubergizmo.com | 13 hours 28 minutes ago
The HTC Touch HD is one of the more desirable handsets around, but it has one major bugbear that many touchscreen phone lovers try to avoid - Windows Mobile. What if there is a HTC Touch HD running on Android? This new view shows such a possibility, although the quality is terrible, you could actually be looking at a possible candidate for the G2. After all, there must be a very good reason why the HTC Touch HD is not out Stateside yet, right? Are you as excited as we are with this new develo...
Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Launched (NAS)
Ubergizmo.com | 13 hours 28 minutes ago
Iomega has just launched the Home Media Network Hard Drive, a small network attached storage that is designed to merge your storage in a single location that will serve as a repository for your media files, but also a backup place for files originating from computer throughout the house/small office. This NAS can stream multimedia content to DLNA devices (PlayStation, Some TV and Set Top Boxes...) and can also be used as an iTunes server. Backups are performed with Retrospect, a known so...
Seagate To Debut Symwave USB 3.0 At CES 2009
Ubergizmo.com | 13 hours 28 minutes ago
Seagate and Symwave have teamed up together to unveil the Symwave USB 3.0 storage controller device at CES 2009 later this week. This storage controller will comply with SuperSpeed (USB 3.0) revision 1.0, and is first off the blocks to use such a specification. The Symwave USB 3.0 storage controller device aims to prove its worthiness in the world of gadgets by demonstrating its read-and-write speeds with Seagate's FreeAgent external hard drives. We could all do with faster hard drives, that'...
Kodak EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera
Ubergizmo.com | 13 hours 28 minutes ago
Kodak is back with yet another digital camera for the masses - the Kodak EasyShare Z980. Hopefully what you find inside the box will suit your taste - a 26 mm wide angle, professional quality, 24X image stabilized optical zoom lens, a vertical shutter release and a hot shoe, all without breaking the bank. Other features of the Kodak Z980 include :- Kodak’s exclusive Smart Capture feature26 mm wide angle/24X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Image Stabilized Optical Zoom LensHD picture and vi...
Canon comes clean with HD camcorder lineup at CES 2009
EngadgetHD | 13 hours 29 minutes ago
Filed under: Other hardware, Canon Just as Canon did last year, it has busted out a plethora of new high-def camcorders for our enjoyment over the course of 2009. Without further adieu, let's take a closer look at the outfit's five newest. Starting things off are the VIXIA HF S10 and VIXIA HF S100 flash models, which offer up to 32GB of internal storage along with an SDHC card slot. Both units tout the DIGIC DV III image processor, an 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor, face detection, Auto E...
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