Information on latest gadgets,softwares and automobiles

HTML5 v/s Flash..the battle hots up!

2010-04-29T10:12:00.000-07:00

Steve jobs open letter about flash....http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/ ...the guy hates flash!..lol

Live Apple Tablet

2010-01-27T10:17:00.000-08:00

alright guys check the entire thing here...http://live.gizmodo.com/

Thanks Gizmodo

Some more images....Courtesy Gizmodo

2010-01-27T09:53:00.000-08:00

http://live.gizmodo.com/Gizmodo is showing the event live...catch it here.

OK The Applet Tablet unveiling event is about to start!

2010-01-27T09:46:00.000-08:00

Some images. Courtesy Gizmodo You can catch it live at the gizmodo link!

Apple Tablet PC

2010-01-25T20:29:00.000-08:00

Apple to Journalists: "come see our latest creation." 27th Jan,2010 Well this message to journalists have definitely set jitters among tech enthusiasts around the world!....Apple has never disappointed with their 'new creations'. The latest one predicted to be the Apple 'Tablet PC' . Rumors say that Apple has been working on the tablet concept since 1983!...finally creative genius Steve Jobs seems to have been satisfied. Popular tech website TechCrunch has learned from sources that Steve Jobs Claims Tablet is the Most Important Thing He’s Done. The Tablet PC often called as iSlate will be unveiled tomorrow.

Seal the Deal

2009-12-06T06:36:00.000-08:00

Support our petition to Seal the Deal at #cop15 by stamping your avatar on Twitter - http://sealthedeal2009.org

Goggle Chrome Operating System!!!!!!

2009-07-09T00:52:00.000-07:00

Google introduces the new Google Chrome OS!!!!!!

The new Google Chrome OS is said to be different from Google's Android OS.Its an open source OS aimed towards netbooks initially.Simplicity and security being the key aspects for Google Chrome OS.It will be available to consumers in the second-half of 2010.Google aims to build an OS keeping internet,web users in their mind.Google Chrome OS claims to work efficiently for people who spend most of their time working on the web.So does it mean that its an wake-up call for Microsoft Windows????Lets wait an watch.

To read more about Google Chrome OS.Click here.

Nokia E71x

2009-07-06T03:10:00.000-07:00

Nokia E71x is the thinnest smartphone available at the AT&T with a sleek and slim design.Nokia E71x comes with an AT&T navigator which helps with real-time traffic reports and directions.The phone comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus,zoom and flash.Nokia E71x enables to customize the phone with 'video' ringtones. Navigate websites and files quickly with Navi™ Key.

Click here.

Apple Quicktime

2009-07-06T02:52:00.000-07:00

Apple comes out with the lastest Quicktime 7 software.It is available for free download.Click here.

Quicktime Pro facilitates to export contents to iPod,iPhones and Apple TV.

The new MacBook Pro

2009-07-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

The new MacBook Pro comes with many new features.The MacBook Pro comes with precision aluminium unibody enclosure,long lasting building battery that last upto 7 Hours on a single charge,high-performanceNVIDIA graphics with a LED backlit display.The MacBook Pro is recyclable and energy efficient keeping the environment in mind!The cost of MacBook Pro starts at $1199.It comes in three sizes 13,15 and 17 inch.The key is illuminated,so you are operating the MacBook in a low-light settings,you can see what you are typing.Inside the 13-inch MacBook Pro is a fast Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at up to 2.53GHz, with the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro reaching speeds up to 3.06GHz. The processor is based on groundbreaking 45-nm process technology and advanced Core microarchitecture. With the 1066MHz frontside bus and 3MB of shared L2 cache (up to 6MB for the 15- and 17-inch models), MacBook Pro runs applications faster and more efficiently than ever before.Transfer your photos and videos to and from your MacBook Pro just as fast as you’re able to take them. Built into the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro is a new SD card slot, so you can edit and share your photos and digital video on the spot.Check out the features here.

iPod Classic

2009-07-05T07:45:00.000-07:00

iPod classic gives you 120GB of storage capacity, good for up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination. And you get up to 36 hours of battery life, so you can keep on rocking for a long, long time.Finding exactly what you want to watch or listen to is easy. Use the Click Wheel to browse by album art with Cover Flow or navigate your songs and videos by playlist, artist, album, genre, and more. You can also search for specific titles and artists. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs for a different experience every time.Its a must buy for every iPod lover!,.....way to go Apple.

Check more on Apple website.

Nokia N97

2009-07-05T07:30:00.000-07:00

The Nokia N97 is said to be the latest "mobile computer" in the Nseries of smartphones by Nokia.Nokia N97 was announced on 2nd December 2008 and released on 2nd June 2009 in US flagship stores.

Specification:

Camera: 5.0 megapixels f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Tessar lens

Operating system: Symbian OS 9.4 with Nokia S60 Fifth Edition UI

Video playback: MPEG-4 SP, H.264, RealVideo, WMV9, Flash Video

Input:QWERTY keyboard Touchscreen

Memory card:microSD 16GB max ,32GB Max MicroSDHC

Weight:150g

Battery:BP-4L (1500 mAh)

CPU :Single CPU, 434 MHz ARM11

GPRS / EDGE GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900

MIT's wearable computer

2009-07-05T07:04:00.000-07:00

MIT students have developed what they call as a 'wearable computer'!!!.The computing system turns any surface into a interactive display screen.The system's made up of $350 worth of off-the-shelf parts: a Webcam, a Web-connected smartphone and a mini-projector, all hooked up to each other. They're worn around your neck.Well this could really be the 'Next Biggest Thing' in the world of innovation.Heads off to the researchers of MIT.MIT calls it the 'sixth sense' device.

Check out more about wearable computer here. Video.

Windows 7

2009-07-03T02:26:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 (formerly codenamed Blackcomb and Vienna) is an upcoming version of Microsoft Windows, a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs and media center PCs.General retail availibility is set for 22nd October 2009. Windows 7's server counterpart, Windows Server 2008 R2, is slated for release at the same time.Windows 7 will be available in six different editions, but only Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate will be available for retail in most countries.

For more on Windows 7 .Click Here.

You can also download the Release Candidate here.

Get to know the features here.

Microsoft Bing

2009-07-03T01:43:00.000-07:00

Bing is a web search engine advertised by Microsoft as a "decision engine".Bing is a replacement for Live Search. It went fully online on June 3, 2009.The search offerings of Bing include Health,Images,Local,Maps,News,Shopping,Translator,Travel,Videos and xRank.The word "bing" is an onomatopoeia, a word that imitates the sound it represents.Bing censors results for adult search terms like "sex" for some of the regions including India, China, Germany and Arabian countries.Check out it out here BING.

Mozilla Firefox 3.5 Released!!!!

2009-07-02T03:01:00.000-07:00

Mozilla Firefox 3.5 released on 30th June,2009.

DOWNLOAD HERE: Mozilla Firefox 3.5

Firefox 3.5 is based on the Gecko 1.9.1 rendering platform, which has been under development for the past year. Firefox 3.5 offers many changes over the previous version, supporting new web technologies, improving performance and ease of use. Some of the notable features are:

Available in more than 70 languages. (Get your local version!)
Support for the HTML5 video and audio elements including native support for Ogg Theora encoded video and Vorbis encoded audio. (Try it here!)
Improved tools for controlling your private data, including a Private Browsing Mode.
Better web application performance using the new TraceMonkey JavaScript engine.
The ability to share your location with websites using Location Aware Browsing. (Try it here!)
Support for native JSON, and web worker threads.
Improvements to the Gecko layout engine, including speculative parsing for faster content rendering.
Support for new web technologies such as: downloadable fonts, CSS media queries, new transformations and properties, JavaScript query selectors, HTML5 local storage and offline application storage, canvas text, ICC profiles, and SVG transforms.
Developers can find out about all the changes and new features at the Mozilla Developer Center.

Courtesy: Mozilla Firefox.

Microsoft Surface!!! The next big thing!

2009-05-03T01:55:00.000-07:00

What is Microsoft Surface™?

Microsoft Surface turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, interactive surface. It's the first

commercially-available surface computing platform from Microsoft. The product provides effortless access to digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects. Today, it's a30-inch diagonal display in a table-like form factor that's easy for individuals or multiple people to interact with in a way that feels familiar, just like in the real world. In essence, it's a

surface come to life for exploring, learning, sharing, creating, buying and much more. Today

Microsoft Surface is available in the retail, hospitality, automotive, banking and healthcare

industries. Consumers can interact with Surface at select AT&T retail locations, at the iBar located in the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and at select Sheratons in the U.S.

It features four key attributes:

Direct Interaction: Users can actually "grab" digital information with their hands - interacting

with content by touch and gesture, without the use of a mouse or keyboard.

Multi–Touch: Surface computing recognizes many points of contact simultaneously, not just from one finger like with a typical touch–screen, but up to dozens of items at once.

Multi–User: The horizontal form factor makes it easy for several people to gather around Microsoft Surface together, providing a collaborative, face–to–face computing experience.

Object Recognition: Users can place physical objects on the display to trigger different types of

digital responses; in the future, this will include the ability to transfer digital content.

How does Microsoft Surface work?

Microsoft Surface uses cameras to sense objects, hand gestures and touch. This user input is then processed and displayed using rear projection. Specifically:

Microsoft Surface uses a rear projection system which displays an image onto the underside of a thin diffuser.

Objects such as fingers are visible through the diffuser by series of infrared–sensitive cameras,

positioned underneath the display.An image processing system processes the camera images to detect fingers, custom tags and other objects such as paint brushes when touching the display.

The objects recognized with this system are reported to applications running in the computer so that they can react to object shapes, 2D tags, movement and touch.

Courtesy:Microsoft Surface

Ok people personally i believe this product is going to change the way we interact with computers......Surface is indeed the next big thing!

NOKIA E62!!! Life at your fingertips

2006-10-21T03:48:00.000-07:00

The new Nokia E62 truly brings life at your fingertips.With a one touch access to email it connects to your personal and business email accounts (Supports POP, IMAP(with idle) and SMTP protocols, and other leading 3rd party email solutions).
Some of the innovative features of this phone are shown below::
-Email and Messaging
-Support for personal and business email accounts such as POP, IMAP (with idle) and SMTP.
-Supports third party email clients: Good Mobile Messaging, BlackBerry Connect, Intellisync Wireless Email, Mail for -Exchange (Microsoft ActiveSync) and Xpress Mail .
-Attachments viewers and editors support the most common features of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Microsoft Office 97, 2000, XP and 2003). Compatible with Zip Manager and Adobe Reader.
-Instant Messaging client (Yahoo, AOL, OMA).
-SMS distribution list.
-Email LED indicator, vibrate and tones to alert you of new email .
-Full messaging keyboard for easy text and data input.

The phone weighs 5 ounces with a dimension of 4.61 x 2.76 x .63 inches.
The phone comes with a 80 MB of fixed user data memory and MiniSD hot swap slot available for memory card insertion & removal. It also supports miniSD cards up to 2GB. Memory cards sold separately.

Logitech Unveils Z-10 Interactive 2.0 Speaker System

2006-08-29T09:54:00.000-07:00

Logitech has introduced the Logitech Z-10 Interactive 2.0 Speaker System, featuring a design that the company thinks will change how people think about and use PC speakers. The speaker satellites' polished acrylic faces offer clean, minimalist facades accented by the digital display and each speaker's two metal mesh grills. The speakers promise to deliver rich audio without using a separate space-consuming subwoofer. By locating all of the touch-sensitive controls on the speakers themselves, the Z-10 system allows users to adjust the volume, tweak the treble and bass, and navigate their music with play, pause, forward and back buttons -- all without having to toggle between applications on the desktop. The faceplate also provides four Internet radio preset buttons for quickly calling up your favorite stations and playlists.
When used with the included software, the speakers' LCD can display track information from iTunes, Windows Media Player, Winamp, and Musicmatch, as well as a clock, a volume level bar, and system information from the PC. A single USB connection handles the audio signal and all of the track information for the Z-10 LCD, making set-up a breeze.
And that's not all. A headphone jack is also available, as is an auxiliary input if you want to plug in your MP3 player or other external source.

Each satellite is 9.7-inches tall, 4.5-inches wide and 4.7-inches deep. A single USB cable provides both a digital audio signal and the information for the LCD. The speakers also include a headphone jack that enables private listening, and a 3.5 mm auxiliary input that can connect to MP3 players or other audio devices. The Logitech Z-10 Interactive 2.0 Speaker System will be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in September 2006. Its suggested retail price in the U.S. is US$149.99.

Toshiba to make Microsoft version of the IPOD

2006-08-28T09:54:00.000-07:00

Microsoft has said that Zune is key to the software maker’s overall entertainment ambitions and will capitalize on — and tie into — the company’s other entertainment offerings. These include the Xbox video game console, Microsoft’s television technology and the media-focused version of the Windows operating system that lets people do things like record and watch live television.Microsoft Corp.’s answer to Apple’s IPod will be built by Toshiba Corp., the software company confirmed Friday, just days after Dell Inc. announced it was throwing in the towel, and its DJ Ditty music player, in the battle against IPod for market share.Microsoft has confirmed that Toshiba will manufacture the WA-based firm’s upcoming Zune-branded portable media player. Toshiba had filed papers with the Federal Communications Commission for a device called Zune, and a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed that they were indeed related to its upcoming gadget. The player is said to look very similar to Apple’s market-leading iPod player: online photos depict a rectangular-shaped device with buttons forming a circle at the bottom, not unlike the design of Apple’s clickwheel. However, the Zune player will add features like wireless connectivity, which, according to the filing, is referred to as “Pyxis”. Using this wireless capability, consumers could send and receive files with friends nearby. A “DJ” feature would allow users to stream music to up to four other Zune players in the vicinity. Equipped with a 3’’ screen, the Zune player will reportedly have a 30 GB hard drive, and come in a choice of three colours.

Logitech Unveils Killer iPod Speaker

2006-08-17T09:53:00.000-07:00

Logitech has just released details of its forthcoming iPod stereo speaker system, the Logitech AudioStation. Underneath the device's removable speaker grilles are two 1-inch dome tweeters and a pair of 4-inch woofers all in a single box that measures 16 by 7.25 by 4.25 inches and weighs 8 pounds. It also has an integrated AM/FM tuner—the AM capability makes it a rarity among iPod accessories. The company is lining it up to compete with the Bose SoundDock, though it could potentially give the Apple iPod Hi-Fi a run for its money. The AudioStation will be available in a black finish in October for $299.99 (direct), and there will also be a portable version called the AudioStation Express for $129.99.
On paper, the AudioStation looks to be a fairly impressive speaker/dock. It charges your iPod while it plays, and it has touch-sensitive backlit controls on the unit itself. A built-in LCD provides a clock as well as radio station info, and you can use it as an alarm clock thanks to the sleep timer and alarm functions. On the back of the speaker, there's a 3.5-mm auxiliary input for connecting any audio source, a composite video output, and an S-Video output. The included 16-button wireless remote control gives you access to all of the speaker features, as well as a 3D wide stereo button, which engages a digital signal processor that widens the perceived stereo image.
Meanwhile, the AudioStation Express is a more-portable solution for people who want to listen to their iPods in real air, offering flexible power options, a protective case, durable design, and a wireless remote. The AudioStation Express offers two 2.5-inch high-excursion drivers and a bass port to help out the bottom end, and can be powered using either an AC adapter or 6 AA batteries. A wireless remote offers volume, track-hopping, play, and pause controls, and slips into a storage slot at the back of the speaker system when not in use. The system supports any iPod with a Universal Dock connector, and offers a 3.5mm jack for older iPods and other audio sources. Metal grilles protect the speakers, and the protective case can be left on while the unit is playing music.

Lumix DMC-FZ50

2006-08-01T22:47:00.000-07:00

Matsushita Electric recently unveiled the new high-performance didgital camera 'Lumix DMC-FZ50', equipped with a 10.37-megapixel CCD,a 7.4-88.8mm/F2.8-3.7 Leica Vario-Elmarit zoom lens with image stabilizer and a 2.0-inch free-angle LCD display.Matsushita will put it on the market at an estimated price of 73,000 yen.

Epson Perfection V10

2006-08-01T22:37:00.000-07:00

EPSON PERFECTION V10
I f you are planning to digitise the family album anytime in the near future you might want to check out the latest Epson Perfection V10 scanner.The V10,which has a scan resolution of up to 3200x9600 dpi with a 48-bit colour depth,comes with a variety of software to help you restore old photographs and a clear out dirt specs on them.Also,its lid can be opened to 180 degrees,to facilitate easy scanning of bulky books.For more details,visit Epson.

Microsoft iPod Zune!!

2006-07-29T09:05:00.000-07:00

Microsoft, the world’s leading producer of software, will release one product under the Zune name in 2006, and it will continue to invest “hundreds of millions” of dollars over the next few years in an attempt to overthrow Apple Computer and its mega-popular iPod and steal away the title of king of the digital music player and download space.
After releasing one Zune product this year, Microsoft will next year release additional Zune offerings and “broaden the product lines over time.

Nokia tests Wi-Fi Internet mobiles calls!!!!

2006-07-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

Nokia,the worlds largest cellphone maker,has started its first tests of a technology that allows users to roam seamlessly between phone networks and local wireless hotspots such as Wi-Fi.Fifty families in Oulu near the polar circle in the northern Finland will test the technology over the next two months,Nokia said on thursday.Mobile subscribers with handsets enabled for so-called unlicensed mobile access,or UMA,can make calls over the internet when they are in range of an unlicensed wireless network such Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.When they move out of range ,the connection will automatically revert to a GSM,GPRS or UMTS mobile phone network.The technology has the advantage that carriers can add coverage,for example in remote areas,at low cost with Wi-Fi hotspots instead of having to build expensive base stations.It could also encourage customers to use mobile phone at home instead of using landline connections,if they have Wi-Fi at home.

SAMSUNG SC-X210WL

2006-07-20T22:38:00.000-07:00

The ultra-compact Samsung SC-X210WL Sports Camcorder lets you capture videos with you in it,thanks to a wireless weather resistant external clip-on lens you shoot hands- free.This wireless lens sends video signal to camera from up to 15 feet away.The USB 2.0 camera has 1GB of build-in memory,which lets you record up to 34 minutes of high quality MPEG4 video.The memory can also be extended via the SD/MMC slot.The SCX210WL boasts of a 2-inch LCD screen,10X optical/100X digital zoom and a 680K pixel CCD.You can also enjoy the convenience of MP3,Voice recorder,Webcam and Portable data storage in one device.The Samsung sports camcorder retails for $680.For more information,visit SAMSUNG.

Bone conduction receiver-microphone 'Sound Leaf'

2006-07-20T22:23:00.000-07:00

A model displays the newly developed bone conduction receiver-microphone 'Sound Leaf' which enables to transmit sounds with vibrations via the skull instead of using the eardrum at the Wireless Japan exposition in TOkyo,20 July.The Sound Leaf is developed by Japanese mobile giants, NTT DoCoMo, for aurally challenged persons and elderly people suffering from poor hearing.

HP OFFICEJET 4355

2006-07-15T05:48:00.000-07:00

Hewlett Packard recently announced their newest multifunction device (printer,copier and scanner),the HP Officejet 4355 All In One. The deviceboasts of print and copy speeds of 20 pages per minute(ppm) for black and white prints and upto 14 ppm for colour.As for media types consider that this printer is capable of printing on paper (plain,inkjet,photo),envelopes,transperencies,labels,cards and even iron-on transfers with support for sizes such as legal,executive,4x6 inch,5x7 inch,8x10 inch,11x14 inch,envelopes,A2,A4,A5,B5(JIS),C6 and even DL.When it comes to scanning the Officejet 4355 is capable of an optical scan resolution of up to 1,200 dpi with an enhanced resolution of up to 19,200 dpi. For more information on the device,visit HP.

Health monitoring pocket PC

2006-07-09T22:37:00.000-07:00

The Pocket-PC Nerve Express is a non-invasive wireless mobile device that measures your physical fitness level and your autonomous nervous system.Strap a monitor belt around your torso,and it sends info wirelessly to an HP iPaq Pocket PC (which comes when you purchase the system.)The PDA's pre-installed software will spit out info and a chart about your physical fitness.The iPaq comes with an SD card and generic Pocket PC functions.

Spark Technology Cellstick

2006-07-09T22:22:00.000-07:00

With increased capability the celphone is fast becoming everything from your phonebook to your photo album.An unfortunate side to this trend is the risk of losing all that precious data,because of something as common as rain.This little device at the size of a USB stick is just what you need to protect all that data.All you have to do is get the model of your cellphone ,stick in and then let Cellstick do the rest.Separate devices are made for a variety of cellphone manufacturers.The cellstick retails for $40.For more details,visit Sparktech.

CellStik Benefits ::
-Backup critical phonebook contacts into CellStik in case you lose your phone
-One step, push button design, for easy upload/download of your cell phone contacts
-Easy to use CellStik Central software application to add, delete and edit your cell phone contacts using your full sized PC keyboard
-Simple transfer of all your cell phone contacts from one CellStik compatible cell phone to another CellStik compatible cell phone
-Green and red status lights for ease of use
-Easily upgradeable to support new cell phone models
-USB Connector
-Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP
-No messy cables
-No complicated and difficult drivers to install

USB MP3 PEN

2006-07-04T23:09:00.000-07:00

Here's something that will give James Bond a complex, a USB MP3 pen.This device designed to look like a pen, is a convenient way to carry around your music.It comes with capacities of 512 MB or 1GB,and once charged,can sing for more then 7 hours.And if you are bored of listening to your MP3s,you can tune into the build-in FM radio.The pen also has a voice-recorder for all your evidence-gathering missions.The device also has a memo functon.The device weighs 50 gm and measures just 148mm x 18 mm.The USB MP3 pen is priced at $48 and $68 for the 512 MB and 1GB respectively.For more details,visit USB BRANDO.

MOTOROLA SLVR

2006-06-30T03:35:00.000-07:00

With Motorola SLVR so easily slipped into a pocket or bag you’ll never miss a chance to capture perfect moments, wherever they may happen. The fully integrated VGA digital camera and digital video make recording memories a snap. And Bluetooth technology makes sharing them with friends and family just as easy.
Bluetooth enabled technology frees you from the confines of the cord and lets you do more with Motorola SLVR. Sync apps from your Bluetooth®-enabled office laptop or use a Bluetooth-enabled headset to free your hands at home. You can even use Motorola SLVR in the car to connect with others while keeping your hands safely on the wheel.

Personalisation / Fun Features::
Downloadable Content : Screensavers / images / animations / sounds
Polyphonic Speaker : 22 KHz polyphonic speaker
J2ME™ Games : enjoy pre-loaded J2ME™ games or download your favorites
Integrated MP3 Player
Integrated Digital VGA Camera with 4 x Digital Zoom : and auto focus
Changeable 'Skin'
Slim profile : super thin, sleek design with premium look and feel

Lifestyle Features::
Bluetooth® Technology : connect to compatible Bluetooth® enabled PCs, headsets and other devices wirelessly
Video capture and playback with sound (H.263, MPEG4, 3GPP)
Clock : with basic alarm
Datebook : with independant alarm
Calculator and Currency Converter

And lots more.....

For information log on MOTO.

Computer that readsyour mind in the making !!!!!

2006-06-28T22:40:00.000-07:00

Soon,a computer that reads your mind!!! Yes you read it right.An "emotionally aware" computer being developed by British and American scientists will be able to read an individual's thoughts by analysing a combination of facial movements that represent underlying feelings. "The system we have developed allows a wide range of mental states to be identified just by pointing a video camera at someone," said Professor Peter Robinson, of the University of Cambridge in England. The technology is already programmed to recognise different facial expressions generated by actors. Robinson hopes to get more data to determine whether someone is bored, interested, confused, or agrees or disagrees when it is unveiled at a science exhibition in London on Monday.

Try the new Microsoft Office Live!!!

2006-06-28T03:21:00.000-07:00

Microsoft has launched an online preview of its new Office software,as part of efforts to drum up more interest in the future release.Microsoft plans to release its Office 2007-which includes new versions of applications such as Microsoft Word,Excel,Powerpoint-to consumers early next year. The goal of the onlin preview is to let people play around with the software without going through the trouble of downloading the large beta versions,which are less reliable then final products. Still,to use the online demonstrations,users may need to download a plug-in and must register with the company.A big challenge for Redmond-based Microsoft is convincing users to buy a new version of the Office software when many might just think that their current versions works just fine.

To download the new Office,visit www.microsoft.com/office/preview/beta/testdrive.mspx .

Intel launches Xeon processor 5100 series

2006-06-27T04:44:00.000-07:00

Intel Corp has released its dual-core Intel Xeon Processor 5100 series. According to the company, the new server processors, previously codenamed "Woodcrest," are the first to take advantage of Intel's Core micro-architecture, a power-sensitive blueprint design that also includes several innovations to dramatically improve performance. Pat Gelsinger, senior vice president and general manager - digital enterprise group, Intel Corp, said "Simply put, the core micro-architecture is a technical marvel that is driving a new era of power efficiency, without compromising on what can only be described as eye-popping dual-core 64-bit performance."
“The performance and system-level power consumption we’re seeing from our platforms built around the new Core microarchitecture has exceeded even our expectations,” said Kirk Skaugen, vice president and general manager of Intel’s Server Platforms Group. “At the same time, customers demand more than just energy-efficient performance. We’ve developed a superior platform that delivers the latest server technologies including faster and more reliable memory, Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT), Intel® Active Server Manager and Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology. (Intel® I/OAT)”
Fully-buffered dual in-line memory (FB-DIMM) technology allows for better memory capacity, throughput and overall reliability. This is critical for creating balanced platforms using multiple cores and the latest technologies, such as virtualization, to meet the expanding demand for compute headroom.
These benchmarks, along with additional records set by the Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5000 and Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100, can be accessed by visiting www.intelstartyourengines.com.

Current Intel Price List::
Processors :: Price in 1,000 unit quantities::
Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 50803.73GHz, 2x2MB L2, 1066MHz FSB- $851
Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5063 MV3.20 GHz, 2x2MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB- $369
Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 50603.20GHz, 2x2MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB- $316
Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 50503GHz, 2x2MB L2, 667 MHz FSB- $177

Nokia 8910i

2006-06-26T05:44:00.000-07:00

The black outer covers of the Nokia 8910i are made of real titanium. Strong as steel, light as aluminum, true titanium imparts an instant awareness of possessing something truly extraordinary. The phone smoothly slides open, by pressing subtle side triggers, revealing keypad and selection keys. With Multimedia messaging (MMS) the Nokia 8910i phone can send, forward, and receive messages containing text, and graphics to/from compatible devices. Use Java™ to enhance your phone with games and applications. In brilliant 4096 color the Nokia 8910i displays essential screens and bitmaps in 8-bit color, with image support for 12-bit color.

For more information on the features and accessories,visit Nokia.com .

Mobile Messaging Device

2006-06-24T23:35:00.000-07:00

XI Mobile's Ogo CT-17 is a mobile messaging device that delivers desktop and mobile applications,including instant messaging(IM),e-mail,news,SMS,voice and web browsing.The device includes an RSS reader,facilitating access to the latest breaking news.The browser supporting WAP and HTML,optimises Web pages for ease of display and navigation.It also delivers mobile voice,via a bluetooth or a wired headset and includes a calendar application.

(Approx $62.17)

Windows Live Messenger.

2006-06-23T22:55:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Corp announced the release of windows live messenger, one of the first of more than 20 new windows live services that will be launched globally over the course of the year in over 60 markets, including 12 in Asia.
Microsoft Corp. releases Windows Live Messenger, available at http://get.live.com/messenger/overview, one of the first of more than 20 new Windows Live services to launch globally over the course of the year. Windows Live Messenger goes beyond the traditional instant messaging (IM) service, enabling people to connect and share, with free PC-to-PC calls and inexpensive calls from a PC to phones around the world, video calling, easy sharing with Sharing Folders, and more.

Some features of Windows Live Messenger include the following:
Sharing Folders. Now sharing is as easy as dragging and dropping a file. With a new, intuitive user interface, customers can more easily share their files and personal photos with family, friends and colleagues on their Windows Live Messenger Contact List.
Windows Live Contacts. Contact information is always current with Windows Live Contacts in Windows Live Messenger. The feature enables customers to easily share their contact information with whom they want to share it and lets them subscribe to their friends’ contacts so they always have their latest contact information. Windows Live Contacts are integrated and accessible across Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Mail and MSN Spaces. More than 25 million customers are already taking advantage of this feature.
Cordless phones designed exclusively for Windows Live Messenger. Uniden America Corp. and Philips recently introduced phones that make the Windows Live Call feature for Windows Live Messenger available in North America and Europe through a convenient and familiar handset in North America and Europe, respectively, that can be used to make land-line and Internet phone calls from anywhere in the home working cordlessly away from the PC. Motorola Inc. also recently announced its plans to retail Windows-Live compatible cordless phones later this year.
And Lots More........

Nokia HS-11W Wireless Headset

2006-06-23T02:32:00.000-07:00

Bluetooth wireless technology enables handsfree communication.
Wearable on either ear.
Automatic reconnection to last user.
Includes ACP-12 Travel Charger.

Compatibility::This headset is compatible with a wide range of phones equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology from Nokia and other manufacturers that support Bluetooth 1.1 specification.

Included in Sales Package::
-HS-11W Wireless Headset
-120 mAh lithium-polymer battery (inserted)
-ACP-12U Travel Charger
-User Guide

NOKIA 6151

2006-06-22T01:02:00.000-07:00

The Nokia 6151 introduces the benefits to consumers - such as streaming multimedia audio and video content, or downloading of their favourite music or video - at traditional GSM prices. The classically designed, compact handset offers a comprehensive range of features, combining Nokia's easy to use Series 40 user interface with modern day essentials like a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity and music player with micro SD memory card support. With the Nokia 6151, access to 3G services and applications is made easy and intuitive.

Features of the Nokia 6151 include
- 1.3 megapixel camera with dedicated camera key, 4x zoom, landscape mode and video recorder
- 30MB user memory, which can be expanded with optional microSD memory card
- Music player, stereo FM radio and Visual Radio
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Push to talk

Weighing 98 grams, the Nokia 6151 has a talk time of up to 4.5 hours on GSM networks (up to 3.5 hours of talk time via WCDMA) and a standby time of up to 10 days. The new 3G handset will be available in a fresh colour selection including black, pearl white, orange, light blue and lime green colour variants. The Nokia 6151 operates in WCDMA 2100 and GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900 networks, and will be available in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

For more information,visit Nokia.

Microsoft get's into Robotics!!!!!

2006-06-21T03:09:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday launched a technology preview of Robotics Studio, a Windows-based development environment for creating robotic applications.
The early release targets academic, hobbyist and commercial developers with a toolset for building applications that can run on a variety of robotics computing platforms, the company said. Early partners include the LEGO Group.
General manager of the Microsoft Robotics Group, Tandy Trower (no really) says that Microsoft wants to have its products in place by the time the market takes off in three to five years time.Next Microsoft will develop robots with genuine people personalities, its marketing division will adopt the logo "Share and Enjoy", produce robots which have pains in the diodes down their left side, and be first against a wall when the revolution comes.
"If we are correct about our investment, and this marketplace really does take off in the next three to five years, then we take our revenues as the marketplace builds," said Tandy Trower, general manager of the Microsoft Robotics Group.

Think It.Write It. On your Nokia 6708 with handwriting recognition.

2006-06-20T01:24:00.000-07:00

Equipped with stylus,the Nokia 6708 lets you write qnywhere on its large screeen and saves your handwritten words in a digital format,instantly.What's more,it is loaded with a 1.3 megapixel camera and feature-rich multimedia player to help you unwind in style.Go ahead,experience the true freedom of expression.

For more details:

Nokia 6708

Grundig PSW 5000

2006-06-19T00:47:00.000-07:00

This device from the German house of Grundig is actually a wireless speaker system,even though at first glance it does look like a fancy vacuum cleaner.The PSW 5000 works very simply,just plug in the transmitter to an audio source and your music will be wirelessly transmitted to the powerful 20 WATT RMS speakers whether it is kept indoors or out.If you afraid the speakers will get doused outside in rain,fear not they are waterproof.The system produces a 360-degree surround sound and retails for $190.

REFERENCE LINK::

Grundig.

Nokia's Medallion 1

2006-06-17T23:32:00.000-07:00

Now you can upload your favourite images on Nokia's Medallion 1, a tiny colour display which hangs on a necklace. An interactive name badge from American startup,nTAG,helps improve people-to-people connectivity. They exchange data with one another using infrared sensors.As you approach someone with a similar badge,information is automatically transferred from tag to tag.

PHILIPS GOGEAR FLASH

2006-06-17T03:03:00.000-07:00

Philips is all set to release 'yet another' iPod nano clone in the form of their GoGear.The 2GB flash memory-based MP3/WMA player is capable of holding close to 1,000 songs or 5,000 pictures.The device also features an FM tuner and built-in voice recorder.For more information on the device that will retail at $199 when it releases internationally next month,visit www.philips.com .

I-MATE SP5

2006-06-16T08:58:00.000-07:00

The I-mate SP5 is a phone aimed at a businessman on the move.The quad-band GSM smartphone features Windows Mobile 5.0 in the convenient size of a regular cell phone.The device has support for new technologies like EDGE,WI-FI and ,not to mention the older one like GPRS and Bluetooth.It features a 1.3 megapixel camera and a 2.2-inch display screen.The SP5 also boasts of 128 MB memory and support for mini SD memory card.For more informationon the gadget that weighs in at 106 gms,visit www.imate.com

LOGITECH CORDLESS DESKTOP S530 FOR MAC

2006-06-15T03:25:00.000-07:00

Logitech recently released their latest Desktop set for Apple Mac computers. The sleek consists of a sleek,ultra-flat keyboard and a laser optical mouse with five programmable buttons.Additionally,the keyboard,which includes a large built-in palm rest,also features two narrow panels-one on each side-with 15 additional buttons that make it easy to launch and navigate digital media,browse the internet,and even open documents.The mouse features an innovative Logitech tilt wheel design that allows people to scroll through documents and Web pages from top to bottom or side to side.The cordless set boasts of a battery life of up to six months.

For more information on the desktop set,visit Logitech.

Check out Nokia E70!!!

2006-06-14T01:13:00.000-07:00

The Nokia E70 is for you if……you’re looking for a serious business phone that’s versatile – putting email and high-speed (3G) Internet access in your hand whenever you need it. One of the great things about it……your emails are automatically delivered to your phone – no need to access your browser, and no waiting – via the Blackberry service.

Why choose the Nokia E70?
To improve your productivity with versatile access to your emails and documents. You can:
-create and edit documents quickly and clearly with a full keyboard, on a high-resolution color screen.
-view PDFs and other documents sent to you by email.
-edit presentations, spreadsheets and more.
-chat silently with instant messaging.
-host conference calls, hands-free, with the built-in speaker.
-let others see exactly what you see with crystal-clear photos taken with the 2.0 megapixel camera.

REFERENCE LINK::

Nokia.com

Citizen

2006-06-12T23:51:00.000-07:00

Citizen have announced the i:VIRT, an eighties style digital watch which harnesses the powers of Bluetooth. Due to this facility the watch is able to connect to your mobile phone and offer a number of interactions. When you receive a phone call the watch will vibrate and light up revealing you as one of the world's biggest geeks. The LCD of the watch will be able to display caller ID and the phone number after you've imported the phonebook from your mobile onto the watch.
The i:VIRT represents to us a rather pointless innovation; it looks a bit jank and frankly a good old 'ring ring' will suffice to alert us when our phones ring. I suppose the question is what would you prefer on your wrist; this plastic monstrosity or a nice Omega chronograph?

NEW XMEN GAME!!!!

2006-06-11T21:38:00.000-07:00

Check out the latest X-MEN:The Official Game.

There are three charactors depending on the levels:the blade -fisted brawler Wolverine,the ice-surfing Iceman and the blue-skinned,teleporting Nightcrawler. Nightcrawler is definitely the best of the three charactor's,with a great variety of acrobatic manoeuvres and some really fun punching combos where you teleport behind enemies and beat them to a pulp. PUBLISHER:: Activision. DEVELOPERS:: Hypnos,WayForward,Amaze,Beenox and Z-Axis. GENRE:: Third Person Action. PLATFORMS:: Nintendo DS,GBA and GC,Microsoft X360 and XBox, Sony PS2 and PC.

Football MP3 Player!!!!

2006-06-10T22:09:00.000-07:00

Matsunichi's MF228 Football MP3 player featuresan 80x48 pixel display,supports MP3,WMA and WAV files,has FM and voice recording,10 hours of battery life off of a build0in rechargeable battery,and 256MB or 512MB memory capacity.

REFERENCE LINK::

MATSUNICHI.com

Sony's new emergency radio 'ICF-B01'

2006-06-10T01:43:00.000-07:00

Sony's new emergency radio 'ICF-B01' is equipped with torch lights and connectors for recharging mobile batteries.Powered by dry batteries or a hand-powered generator,it takes one minute to generate enough power for 1 hour of radio program listening,a feature which can be used during power cuts.Sony will put it on the market 10 June with an estimated price of 6,000 Yen.

Computex 8GB compact flash chip!!!

2006-06-08T01:40:00.000-07:00

Computex has launched a compact flash chip with 8-gigabyte of capacity.It is tipped to be the largest available in the world now and carries an estimated price tag of 10,000 Taiwan dollars.Computex,incidentally,is the second largest technology exhibition in the world.

For more information log onto Computex.

Sony's new camera body Alpha 100 'DSLR-A100'

2006-06-07T00:38:00.000-07:00

Sony unveiled the company's new camera body Alpha 100 'DSLR-A100' (DSLR:digtal single lens reflect).The 10.2-megapixel camera, which will work with 21 Sony lenses and also be compatible with most of the lenses from the Konika-Minolta Maxxum line,will be available in July and will retail internationally at about $900.

Walkman E-series from Sony

2006-06-05T22:18:00.000-07:00

Sony's new 25g,USB digital audio player 'Walkman E-series',that comes equipped with either a 2GB,1GB or 512MB flash memory on the lipstick sized body which measures just 24.8 x 79.0 x 13.6mm.Sony will release the music player in the market on June 10 with an estimated price of 18,000 yen for 2GB model, 13,000 yen for 1GB and 10,000 yen for 512 MB.

Check out the painting Robot!!!!

2006-06-04T21:51:00.000-07:00

The Tokyo University Institute of Industrial Science's painting robot 'Dot-cyan' demonstrates its abilities to recognise an apple and grab a paint brush to reproduce it using watercolours,at the University's laboratory at Tokyo. The Tokyo Natonal University of Fine Arts and Music is using the robot, composed by multi-view CCD cameras and multi-fingered hands, to reproduce the whole procedure involved in painting by humans.

Check out the latest foot spa!!!!

2006-06-03T22:27:00.000-07:00

The Osim iSqueez, a lower leg massager , is created to relieve the negative effects of everyday stress on feet and restore a sense of well- being. It relaxes the feet,stimulates blood circulation, tones the legs, alleviates tension, and promotes muscle recovery from tension and fatigue after excercise.It offers a comprehensive range of three kneading massage programmes and three vibration modes to suit your needs and preferences.

Nokia 6103

2006-06-03T09:07:00.000-07:00

Take a look at the latest release from the house of Nokia the Nokia 6103.

Just in time for this year’s soccer World Cup championships, the Nokia 6103 phone allows users to show their soccer-fever. Using downloaded MP3 tracks, like the tournament’s team song, soccer fans can customize their phone’s ringing and alert tones.
Designed for the discerning mobile phone user, the Nokia 6103 phone opens up a myriad of options to increase the productivity and convenience of their mobile experience using Bluetooth technology. For on-the-road productivity, the Nokia 6103 mobile phone is a compatible with a number of Nokia wireless headsets including the BH-200. For at-home-convenience, Bluetooth allows users to communicate with a variety of their favourite electronic devices – whether it’s printing the photos from last night’s concert or sending a picture to a best friend’s handset.

The Nokia 6103 handset also boasts a VGA camera and self portrait possibility. Using the external display to act as a viewfinder, the phone’s user can take self portraits – alone or with friends – while the internal display lets them take traditional pictures. For those who prefer videos to still images, the Nokia 6103 phone has an integrated video recorder and player.

Check out Nokia 770!!!!

2006-06-03T07:53:00.000-07:00

Nokia always comes up with great phones and this new creation from nokia is just up to the reputation. The Nokia 770 has easy broadband access over Wi-Fi connection or connection via mobile phone.The phone has impressive high-resolution widescreen display and intuitive interface.As of now the phone is available in two colours-Black and matte silver.The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet fits your lifestyle, whatever you're doing - wherever you're at! Chat with your friends using either instant messaging or internet calling. Or browse your favourite sites, catch up on your email, and much more - from right where you are.

REFERENCE LINK:

Nokia.

High-tech meets High-fashion!! Check out MotoRazr V3i D&G

2006-06-02T21:45:00.000-07:00

Now what happens when Fashion meets Technology,wondering that it makes no sense.Well it does , Check out Motorola and Dolce & Gabbana's latest creation 'The MotoRazr V3i D&G'. The creation is the combination of the elegant and the unique design of Motorola with the unique stly and attitude of DG. This distinctive gold handset comes with a fashionable lanyard and is loaded with DG ringtones, screen savers & wallpapers. Available for purchase in the same exclusive collection are a DG gold eel skin carry case, S200 gold headphones and matching compatible Bluetooth® enabled H700 headset. MOTORAZR V3i DOLCE & GABBANA, perfect marriage of design and technology.

Feature Summary:

See or hear who’s calling with picture or ringer caller ID.
It comes with a pre-loaded music player.
up to 12MB of inbuild memory with build in hands free micro speakerphone.
1.23 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and full screen viewfinder . video capture and playback .
download other screensavers, images, animations and sounds.
supports multiple Bluetooth profiles.
removable Micro SDTM memory cards store photos, music and video clips.

and lots more....

REFERENCE LINK:

MOTOROLA.

Check out JVC's new card sized digital audio player!

2006-06-01T22:19:00.000-07:00

Drool over on JVC's new-card sized digital audio player, the 'Alneo', that's only 11.7mm thick and weighs just 49gms. The player is equipped with 1GB flash memory, built-in stereo microphones, FM radio tuner and a 1.27-inch colour organic light emitted diode (OLED) display. JVC will put the device on the market by the end of this month with an estimated price of 27,000 yen.

REFERENCE LINK:

JVC.com

LEXMARK E120N

2006-06-01T22:02:00.000-07:00

Lenmark recently introduced the new E120n monochrome laser printer targeted towards small office (SOHO) users that need business-class printers. The printer- which Lexmark says is one of their quickest yet- Boasts print speeds up to 20 letter sized pages per minute. The compact printer also allows for adjustable print resoluton settings to optimise print quality and printer performance while saving on toner.

REFERENCE LINK:
Lexmark.

Check out Nikon's latest release 'The Digital SLR Camera D2Xs '

2006-06-01T08:02:00.000-07:00

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the new D2Xs professional digital SLR camera. A camera that not only maintains the same stellar position and performance of the D2X, the D2Xs also offers an impressive range of refinements that improve overall camera performance and enhance the user experience.D2Xs shares many performance and design innovations with the D2X. It also offers Nikon’s acclaimed DX-format CMOS image sensor capturing 12.4 million effective pixels per image, producing 4,288 x 2,848-pixel images with the high resolution and sharp detail needed for demanding professional assignments. The D2Xs, however, also introduces a range of revised features that make operation significantly more responsive – including refined viewfinder performance that makes for easier composition when shooting in Nikon's exclusive High-Speed Crop mode, a new 2.5 inch LCD with a 170-degree wide viewing angle calibrated at the factory to ensure consistent color fidelity, significantly increased battery life and a wide range of firmware enhancements. For more information on this gadget, visit NIKON.

BENQ-SIEMENS A38

2006-05-31T21:38:00.000-07:00

The latest BenQ-Siemens A38 is a no-frills phone,so don't go about expecting a camera. It does, however,feature a 60,500 colours, 1.4-inch display,alarge phone book with support for 300 entries, storage space for 300 text messages and a privacy manager that protects the user from unwanted calls. The phone has a total of 256Kb memory that can be expanded with a RS-MMC card. Standard features include an alarm clock,a wrold clock, a calendar, a calculator as well as some few games. The A38 boasts of a standby time of 286 hours and 248 minutes of talk time.This tri-band phone weighing in at only 89.5 gms wil be available in August in two colours Bold Charcoal and Xtreme gray.

For more information on the product, visit BenQ-Siemens .

SAMSUNG BORDEAUX

2006-05-30T21:46:00.000-07:00

With "high-definition" quickly moving from being just a buzzword to an actual standard, it makes sense to get an LCD TV made for HD use. The latest in Samsung's TVs deliver everything you need in such a device.Firstly,it comes complete with the HDMI component, required for connecting next-gen media players like Blu-ray and HD-DVD. Additionally, the LCD has a 10-bit processor, a resolution of 1366x768, a wide-viewing angle of 178-degrees,fast response time of 8-milliseconds, 5000:1 contrast ratio, SRS TruSurround XT as well as sensor that turns down the brightness according to lighting conditions in the room. For more information, visit SAMSUNG .

iBall Take Note

2006-05-30T00:53:00.000-07:00

Taking notes and then converting them into digital form can be a real pain. But iBall Take Note is out to solve a problem. Just take your notes on a normal notepad on this device. Then,connect it to a PC and download digital copies directly!! The device comes with 32MB of storage that's capable of storing over 150 pages. Also present is a memory expansion slot which supports additional memory up to 512MB. For more details, visit iBall.

Football-shaped web camera

2006-05-28T21:12:00.000-07:00

With FIFA World cup round the corner, Genius (the brand name of KYE Systems) has launched a football-shaped web camera, Genius Look 315FS. Made of rubber, the 300K-pixel camera gives you the feel of a real ball. The build-in microphone frees you of a headset. The web camera features still image capture, movie clip recording and easy surveillance function. Its DDPlayCam software lets you make different effects to the images you capture on your web camera.For more information on the product, visit www.geniusnet.com.tw

BLAUPUNKT'S VELOCITY

2006-05-27T22:07:00.000-07:00

Those looking for new speakers for their set-o-wheels might want to consider Blaupunkt's new Velocity line car speakers. The range boasts of lightweight, stiff cones made of low-resonance woven fibreglass for virtually distortion-free sound. It tweeters with discoloration-proof 25mm silk domes feature powerful neodymium magnets for higher sound efficiency. If that's not enough-Blaupunkt says-the subwoofers, which are often subjected to extreme mechanical stress and strain, have an additional special seam where the cone is stitched to rubber sounds. Blaupunkt VPc systems speakers/woofers come in sizes of 132mm and 172mm; together with matching tweeters and silk domes. For support in the bass range, the German company has introduced the 250 and 300mm (diameter) subwoofers variants. Alternatively, one can also choose a complete range of VPb bass reflex subwoofer boxes with 250mm and 300mm chassis. For more information on these sound crafters, visit Blaupunkt.

THE POWERDESK

2006-05-27T03:03:00.000-07:00

This device is a computer for those who hate clutter on their desk. This is achieved because the desk is the computer. Everything required in a computer is integrated. A fully fledged PC with a TV tuner and optical disk drive, fridge(for cold drinks,ahem!)and entertainment centre with a 320 WATT sound system with four speakers all neatly crammed into this super sleek desktop. The price, a hefty $15,000. For more information,visit POWERDESK.

HUMANOID ROBOT

2006-05-27T02:54:00.000-07:00

The Humanoid robot, HRP-2m Choromet has been launched in Japan. The 35-cm tall, 1.5-kg robot is equipped with 20 actuators on its body. The robot is capable of walking, and doing basic excercise. Research is being done to look into possibilities of industrial use and education at affordable price.Thr robot is to go on sale with an estimated price of 4,00,000 Yen.

SAMSUNG NT-Q30-SSD

2006-05-25T22:56:00.000-07:00

Solid state disks (SSds) are coming of age. This latest laptop from Samsung features a rather impressive 32GB SSD. You see, SSDs read 300 percent faster than normal hard drives and also last longer, since there no moving parts. Additionally, this device also features a 1.2-GHz Intel processor, an Ultra-slim DVD writer, modem, LAN, Wi-Fi and 12.1-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1280x768. It weighs only 1.1kg and will retail internationally for $3,700. For more information, visit Samsung.

Exilim zoom EX-Z1000

2006-05-25T22:16:00.000-07:00

Japan's Casio Computer launches its new 10-mega pixel digital camera, Exilim zoom EX-Z1000. The camera has a 10.1-megapixel CCD and a 2.8-inch wide LCD display. Its slim body measures only 19.9mm and weighs just 139 gms. Casio will retail the camera internationally at an estimated price of 50,000 yen.

Nike+iPod sports kit

2006-05-24T22:38:00.000-07:00

Nike is making running shoes that will tell the wearer how fast he or she has run and how many calories they have burned. The instant information will come from a miniature iPod and a new wireless systemcalled Nike+iPod. Using a nike+iPod Sports Kit, expected to sell for about $29, miniature versions of the iPod will be able to give audio data on time, distance, pace and calories burned on-demand through an attachable reciever that gets data from a sensor in the insole of special Nike shoes. The new Air Zoom Moire line of running shoes-priced at $100- are the first to have space for the sensor. Apple will also include a Nike Sport Music section on its iTunes music store. The Nike+iPod system will let runners call up a favourite song instantly and then instantly upload their workout information to a Nike website, www.nikeplus.com, where they can share the information with their friends.

BENQ FP72V LCD

2006-05-24T22:19:00.000-07:00

The BenQ FP72V is a 17-inch LCD monitor that has a wide viewing angle of 178-degrees and a resolution of 1280x1024. The device has a response of 25 milliseconds and is capable of displaying 16.7 million colours. The monitor comes complete with ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts screen brightness acoording to room lighting conditions. It also features EyeCare Usage Time Controller that allows parents to set time limits on computer usage. If thats not enough, the monitor also boasts of a Web cam. For more information, visit BENQ.

LG 8GB HDD MP3 PLAYER

2006-05-23T23:02:00.000-07:00

The LG 8GB HDD MP3 player, meant to compete with the iPod, has several features that gives it the advantage. It has a 1.77-inch 128x160 pixel OLED display; boasts of up to 30 hours playback, MPEG4 video playability, FM tuner (with 20 stations preset), built-in-microphone, OGG/WAV/ASF/WMA/MP3 playback and fast USB 2.0 data transfers. The device that weighs only 88gms also features something called music therapy, wherein it plays nature sounds to relax you. This neat little thing, LG says, can be operated merely by using one's index finger. For more details, visit uk.lge.com

HP PAVILION DV8216TX

2006-05-23T01:44:00.000-07:00

The laptop features a 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, dual-layer DVD writer, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 graphics processor, 56K modem, LAN Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, soundcard and speakers, 6-in-1 digital media reader, Firewire and USB 2.0 ports. The notebook has a rather huge 17-inch colour widescreen display with a resolution of 1280X768. The dv8216TX comes pre-installed with Windows XP Home and a bunch of other useful computer programs. The device weighs in at a bulky 3.71 kg, but with all those features it seems worth it. For more details on the notebook, visit HP.

SAMSUNG SPH M8000

2006-05-23T01:35:00.000-07:00

Samsung launches it's latest 'Samsung SPH M8000' -a Windows OS running, video playing phone with real time streaming capabilities. The device also features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a65k colour QVGA 2.8-inch LCD screen, dual 1.3 and 3 megapixel cameras for video conferencing as well as a TV-output.

2006-05-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

Horizon has created this unique toy- a miniature fuel cell car and hydrogen refuelling station. Hydrogen is produced externally and can be fuelled into an on-board storage tank. Once the car's hydrogen tank is full, the refuelling station can be disconnected from the car and it can run on its own on-board hydrogen fuel cell system with the simple flip of a switch. The car measures only 16cm x 11cm, making this the smallest fuel car in the world. And since there is no combustion, the car is completely safe. The fuelling station is also environmentally-friendly; it runs on solar power and water. For more information on the product, visit Horizonfuelcell.

KERBANGO INTERNET RADIO

2006-05-21T01:25:00.000-07:00

The Kerbango radio consists of Linux, which may lead us to think it should be free of cost. But it will cost about $300.Out back are two USB ports, a 56Kbps modem and 10/100 Ethernet.The post-PC appliance might get audio through USB ports from the disk of a PC on your home LAN, from a hard disk, or from an MP3 player. In the short term, it will get streaming audio through its modem dialed in to an ISP. Longer term, it will stay tuned via Ethernet through an always-on high-speed connection to the Internet, such as my new 300Kbps DSL line.There are many reasons why one should opt for this product, such as that it has 5000 stations and still carrying on. For more details, visit Kerbango.

ASUS W3J

2006-05-21T00:24:00.000-07:00

ASUS has recently introduced a 14-inch wide-screen notebook, the W3J. The laptop sports theIntel Core Duo Processor (1.60GHz-2.1GHz), Mobile Intel 945 PM Express Chipset, ATI 256MB Radeon graphics processor, up to 120GB disk space and a combo optical drive. As for connectivity options, consider that the laptop comes with Intel's Audio MDC Fax/Modem, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet adapter, integrated 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi as well as bluetooth. The laptop comes complete with a SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO card reader, one headphone-out jack, three USB 2.0 ports and one Infrared port besides other interface options. For more details, visit http://in.asus.com .

NOKIA E50

2006-05-20T03:44:00.000-07:00

The latest Nokia E50- supposedly a business phone- comes complete with what they call "Nokia Office Tools". The Office Tools let you create and edit work-related teams, initiate conference calls or Push-to-talk sessions with your entire team. It lets you see a team-specific conference number for conference calls and even send SMS,MMS, and voice messages and emails to your colleagues. Other features of this quad-band phone include, 240x320 pixels display, 70MB internal memory, hot swappable support for microSD card, ability to view Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel attachments, USB 2.0 support, infrared port, Bluetooth 2.0, Music Player(MP3/AAC) and streaming video. On a single charge the device- That is priced internationally at $450- gives close to 9 days of standby time and up to 6.8 hours of talk time.

PIAGGIO MP3

2006-05-18T22:18:00.000-07:00

Nope,this isn't about the digital audio format, but an innovative three-wheeler with two front wheels! The MP3 is available in two flavours: the 250cc Quasar and the 125cc Leader. Both machines sport the latest generation 4-stroke, 4-valve, liquid-cooled engine that meets Euro 3 standards and a decent 12-litre fuel tank. Now technology doesn't stop there. Optional accessories for the MP3 include a GPS navigator with wireless Bluetooth link and 3.5-inch LCD screen. The MP3's dashboard provides at-a-glance information that includes a speedometer, fuel gauge, cooling liquid temperature indicator, clock and partial and total mileage.

SONY ERICSSON W850i

2006-05-18T20:23:00.000-07:00

The W850i is the latest Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson. It features a 2.0-inch TFT, a 2-megapixel camera, Walkman Player 2.0 (support for MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and m4a), music/video streaming capabilities, FM radio, audio put as well as 3D java gaming. This phone is sure to be the centre of attention with its 'heartbeat illumination' feature that lights up the control keys in rhythm to your music. And yes, it also supports Bluetooth 2.0 . For those interested the phone comes by default with a 1GB memory stick, a stereo headset and a USB cable.

New search software for PCs!!!!

2006-05-17T22:58:00.000-07:00

Microsoft plans software that simultaneously finds information on PCs, the internet and the corporate network. The free download will be released later this year. Called Windows Live Search, this software will be an add-on to Microsoft's current product for scouring the PC desktop, available now as a free download and slated to be included in the Windows Vista OS. Microsoft will also offer a scaled-down version of SharePoint for corporate search. It will be available later this year, when Microsoft releases a slew of new Office products and server software to businesses. Consumer versions of Office and Windows are due out early next year.

LG M-6100

2006-05-17T22:42:00.000-07:00

The new LG M-6100 phone comes packed with some interesting features including a pre-installed dictionary. The 88gm slider-phone, which sports a 128x160 pixels (256K colour)TFT, comes complete with GPRS, Bluetooth, miniUSB and a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash. Additionally, the tri-band M-6100 is capable of playing MP3s, has a 128MB internal memory (unfortunately no memory slot), 1000 phone book memory and a build-in modem. The M-6100 comes bundled with a remote control stereo headset and USB date cable, boasts of 3 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time.

ELECTRONIC PAPER

2006-05-17T22:27:00.000-07:00

A prototype model of an 'electronic paper' consisting of a 7.8-inch VGA 512 colour LCD capable of displaying an image continuosly without electric power, is showcased at the Fujitsu company's advanced technology exhibition, in Tokyo. The e-paper is flexible and does not blur even if it is bent or pressed by finger.

SONY VAIO Type A

2006-05-16T22:25:00.000-07:00

The world's first notebook PC produced by Japanese electronics giant Sony that comes complete with a BLu-ray disk drive has been launched. The 'Vaio Type A'- equipped with Intel's Core Duo T2500 processor, a 200GB HDD and a 17-inch widescreen LCD screen (1,920x1,200 pixels) which enables it to display full high-definition images recorded on a Blu-ray disk- will retail at an estimated price of 4,00,000 Yen.

FLY SL500M

2006-05-16T22:08:00.000-07:00

European brand fly has unveiled it's latest the FLY SL500M. THe slider phone, which is only 16.2mm thick, is equipped with a 176x220 pixel (262k colours) TFT screen, a megapixel camera with flash, and a MPEG4 video recording/playback facility. One can also assign videos to the contacts on the phone. The device supports audio formats such as MP3, WAV and MIDI. It can even synchronise with a PC through the USB port and provides possibility of downloading files through Internet using WAP 2.0 and GPRS. Besides, infra-red and Bluetooth can also be used for data transfers. The slider,which boasts of 60MB internal memory, also has options for expandable MicroSD memory card.

MOBILE EDIT

2006-05-16T21:59:00.000-07:00

Mobiledit is what you're probably looking for if you want to interface your computer with your cellular phone. Once you've downloaded and installed the software, you can use your computer to make and receive calls as well as text messages. And if your phone happens to be out of memory, you can even back up the contact list and SMS onto the machine.

JCB DIESELMAX

2006-05-16T00:25:00.000-07:00

JCB, one of the world's top five privately owned manufacturers of construction equipment, has set its eyes on the land record for a diesel vehicle. Their car: The JCB DIESELMAX, with its sleek streamlined design, holds a unique place in record-breaking history as the first car designed entirely by computer. Powering the nine metre, long beast are two JCB444 diesel engines, developed to produce 750 bhp each-now the world's most powerful diesel engine. The 750-bhp car is 160 kph faster than a Formula One racing car.

SONY VAIO UX

2006-05-16T00:05:00.000-07:00

Sony is working on a new ultra-mobile PC called the Sony Vaio UX. The device will feature UMPC-style tablet with sliding QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, WLAN, WWAN, fingerprint scanner, MemoryStick Duo slot, Motion Eye Camera, a dock with VGA, Firewire, and USB slots.

NAVINOTE EZ-CANVAS

2006-05-14T22:43:00.000-07:00

First time users of computers always wished they could do stuff directly on the monitor. Think about how easy it would be if you just draw anything you wanted directly on the monitor screen. The latest device from Navinote-EZ-CANVAS does exactly this. By attaching the device to a regular monitor, you can turn it into a touch screen. The device is easy to set-up and there is no extra screen layer involved that would hamper the visual quality. The device comes with software that lets you integrate drawings directly in Microsoft office applications and another one specially made for presentations.

SAMSUNG E500

2006-05-14T01:20:00.000-07:00

The new Samsung E500 is meant to be a 'ladies special' cellphone - one look at the device will tell you that. Samsung has included a feature called the 'Mobile beauty box', and a mirror, which apparently is what women really want from a phone! The Mobile Beauty Box feature allows users to take pictures. Also, users can fuse two different facial images to see the result of the combination. The specs for the tri-band Samsung E500 aren't too bad. It features standard GPRS and EDGE support, a 1.3-Megapixel camera, 1.76-inch 176x220-pixel display, video recording and messaging, music playback with MP3/ACC/ACC+ formats supported, Bluetooth, USB and PictBridge-connectivity, mirror function on the external LCD, 80MB memory and it weighs only 85gms.

NOKIA 5500 SPORT

2006-05-12T22:41:00.000-07:00

This latest Nokia phone is aimed at people with sporty lifestyle. It has three dedicated "modes"-a phone mode, the music mode and a sports mode. The music mode makes use of aMiniSD cards for storage and supports a varietyof music formats. The sports mode helps you keep track of your work-out . The integrated pedometer feature serves to monitor distance walked or calories burnt -during a busy day in the city or a exhausting cardio session. For extra durability, the Nokia 5500 Sport features an ergonomic stainless stell casing, complemented by a splash and dust resistant shell and rubber grips. The tri-band 5500 Sports also offers 'text-to-speech' technology.and will retail for about 300 Euros.

RICOH CAPLIO 500G WIDE

2006-05-12T01:07:00.000-07:00

Japenese Ricoh has recently introduced its newest Caplio, the 500G wide digital camera. The rugged 8-megapixel device boast of high resistance to water, dust and shock lettin photographers focus on the scence without worrying about damage. Its 28mm wide-angle zoomlens is said to capture larger areas than the 35mm lenses of conventional digital cameras. So when there is limited space to manoeuvre, one can more easily capture an entire building or construction site with it. Durably build with reinforced glass shielding over the lens and strategically placed body protectors, the 500G wide can withstand drops from heights of up to one metre. Its water-and dust-proof covering allows shooting underwater to a depth of one metre, and also prevents small particles from entering the body. The boxpack comes completely with USB and video cable , neck strap, software CD-ROM, rechargeable lithium ion battery and an instruction manual.

Xbox 360

2006-05-11T00:37:00.000-07:00

Microsoft has announced a cross-platform gaming service that integrates games played on cell phones, Xbox 360 consoles and the upcoming Windows Vista operating system. The "Live Anywhere" service will be available as part of Windows Vista, Microsoft's next-gen PC operating system. The platform will unleash developers to do amazing things. The system would extend the company's existing Xbox Live service for the Xbox 360 console into million's of internet-enabled PCs and cellular phones. An Xbox 360 gamer using 'Live Anywhere' is able to send invitation to a friend on a PC. After the PC user agreed, the two get connected for a croos-platform online gun battle. The company has also announced an HD-DVD player, an 'Xbox Live Vision' video camera, a wireless head set and a wireless racing wheel to be launched later.

IRIVER D2O DICPLE ALPHA

2006-05-11T00:17:00.000-07:00

The iriver D20 is much more than just a digital music player. Besides supporting the playback of various formats such as MP3, OGG and WMA, the slightly bulky, 370 gms device is also an e-book reader, a picture viewer (with support for GIF,BMP AND JPG), an organiser and an electronic dictionary. The Dicple Alpha comes equipped with a decent sized QWERTY keyboard, a 4.3-inch colour TFT screen, FM radio, pronunciation helper, microphone, 24 different dictionaries and a multiple memory card reader.

PLAYSTATION 3

2006-05-10T01:12:00.000-07:00

Sony's PlayStation 3 will be equipped with a 'Cell' processor, jointly developed with IBM and Toshiba, which is 35 times faster than existing PS2 consoles about twice as quick as the Xbox 360. Sony is also using its next- gen Blu-ray Disc technology in the PS3 in the aim of making it a home entertainment centre.There are two disk drive versions, first one of 20GB and the other of 60GB disk drive.

PIONEER DEH-P810 BLUETOOTH CAR STEREO

2006-05-10T01:08:00.000-07:00

The new Pioneer DEH-P810 Bluetooth car stereo which is CD,WMA,MP3 and AAC compatible, comes complete with a radio tuner. The system cannot only be used as a hands-free car kit but also supports AZDP for easy stereo audio streaming from your Bluetooth eanabled MP3 player or mobile phone. The device will be launched internationally later this month.

Intel's next-gen chip

2006-05-09T03:00:00.000-07:00

Intel plans to unveil a single brand name for a new generation of chips for laptop PCs and desktop machines, calling them the 'Core 2 Duo'. The processor giant's new architecture, dubbed 'core', delivers two processors on a single chip, driving better performance while consuming less power. Core 2 Duo will phase out the Pentium 4 brand for desktop processors and the Core Duo for laptop chips. The chips, code-named Conroe for desktops and Merom for laptops, are scheduled to start shipping in the third quarter. Intel also has plans for a high-performance processor for computer games : the Core 2 extreme. The Core 2 Duo uses a new manufacturing process that shrinks the size of a chip's circuitry which allows Intel to put more transistors on a single chip, boosting performance and power efficiency. Intel executives said on March the Conroe will deliver 40 percent better performance and consume 40 percent less power.