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New Mascara From Avon With Spectra Dial System

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T15:49:36-04:00

The Sprectra Lash Mascara from Avon is an interesting concept. It features a dial system at the bottom of the mascara tube which you can rotate to set one of the three levels of volume.This system allows you to customize your lashes volume for different occasions, enabling up to 8x the volume. Sprectra Lash [...]
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Apple Working on Facial Recognition for iPhone.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T15:20:00-04:00

One of the more annoying things about reading text on a smartphone is that, if you spend long enough reading without scrolling down the page, your screen goes into power saving mode. It's an unfortunate consequence of the fact that today's smartphones just...
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Informercial Junkie: Cool Gadgets Seen on TV

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T15:11:31-04:00

Anyone who�s stayed up past prime time knows that late night TV is full of infomercials presenting sometimes awesome, sometimes kooky gadgets for just about anything.� I find myself endlessly watching the looped broadcasts and fighting the temptation to pull out the old credit card and order right away.What I can truly appreciate about these [...]
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Nokia N97 Review

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T15:02:00-04:00

The Nokia N97 is the tip of the spear in Nokia's smartphone lineup. It is the most powerful, smartest and fully featured phone of the company. It is also the first Nokia phone to make use of a large touch-display and that alone has raised the expectations from die hard Nokia fans that have refused to switch over to the iPhone. And Nokia has put quite a lot of work and thought in the N97. I had a first look when Nokia was still developing the N97 and I was looking forward to get my hands on the
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Win Samsung i8910 HD smartphone!

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T14:58:20-04:00

We're giving away the very i8910 that is featured on this video to a lucky Shiny Shiny reader. Normally the phone comes with a �40 per month contract with Orange, but thanks to a nice offer from Samsung, the winner will get this handset absolutely free! Email me at anna@shinymedia.com with competition in the subject line and a very short description of something you would video if you had an HD video camera in your phone and we'll post out the handset to the winner. The competition will run for
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The Shiny review: the Samsung i8910 HD smartphone

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T14:58:20-04:00

The top-of-the-range Samsung i8910 clocks up a couple of world firsts: first HD video camera in a mobile phone and the largest AMOLED screen on the market at 3.7". With HD playback and some addictive video games, it's a bit of charmer, but what are the drawbacks?
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Bing: 13th Most Visited Site In The U.S.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T14:30:00-04:00

Once again Microsoft proves that, with enough money lining your pockets, you can achieve anything. The numbers are in from Bing's first month of existence, and they bode well for the new search engine's future. Complete.com, a U.S. Web traffic tracker, re...
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Update: Chrome OS Screenshots Were Faked.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T14:00:00-04:00

When something seems too good to be true, it usually is. The Google OS leaked screenshots from this morning have been revealed as fraudulent by the poster himself. Apparently the man behind the hoax is a graphic designer, and he cobbled together some sc...
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Buddha Phone Hits The Market

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T13:04:28-04:00

Now here's a handset that will definitely target those who are a wee bit superstitious, as they tote around a functional deity in their pockets. Enter the Buddha phone - a luxury gold-plated cellphone that comes in a strangely circular shape and a very Buddhist-inspired design. Features-wise, this is nothing to shout about, ranging from a 2" LCD display to a 1.3 megapixel camera, dual SIM card slots, an integrated FM radio, audio and video playback, alongside a microSD memory card slot. It
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NERF 2: N-Strike Elite For The Wii

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T13:00:32-04:00

Just when you thought that the Wii was nothing but a platform for games with waggle controls, along comes NERF 2: N-Strike Elite that will be an exclusive title for the Wii platform. Each purchase of this game when it hits this fall will come bundled with a newly designed blue NERF SWITCH SHOT EX-3 blaster and attachable decoder lens, helping deliver a blend of covert operation elements with over-the-top blasting missions to make the console relevant across all ages. Apart from the classic rail
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EA Announces Nerf 2: N-Strike and Blaster

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T13:00:00-04:00

Last Christmas EA announced a game for the Wii based on the Nerf N-Strike blaster. The game let players use a real Nerf blaster to hold the Wii Remote and play Nerf shooting games on the game system. EA has announced a new follow up Nerf 2: N-Strike gam...
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Chasercam Sports Camera

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:59:41-04:00

Love the great outdoors and living the rough-and-tumble lifestyle? That's what the Chasercam is for - this intelligent sports-camera comprise of a couple of parts - the camera (with base) and the sensor target. Once activated, the camera turns on it’s base and up and down, looking all over the place for the sensor target. All you need to do is place one of these onto the person doing the tricks, while another is stuck onto the person chasing the, well, trickster, for total coverage. It
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F88 Netbook

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:58:45-04:00

The F88 netbook might throw you off balance the first time you lay eyes on it, as it might be mistaken as the Asus Eee PC 1002HA. Upon closer inspection, however, you will realize that this model will be powered by a 1.6GHz VIA Nano processor alongside a VX855 chipset. Other features include an HDMI output, the VIA S3 Chrome 9 graphics chipset, up to 4GB RAM, Wi-Fi connectivity, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, optional Bluetooth and 3G modules alongside a hard drive bay that can hold anything from 60GB
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Nokia 3720 Classic Introduced

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:57:56-04:00

Nokia is hardly a fan of rugged handsets, but guess the Finnish phone manufacturer has made an exception this time round with the 3720 classic that comes encased with durable materials, and has been carefully sealed in order to protect its precious innards. This leak-proof design will come in a wide range of colors, and the battery cover itself is locked with a screw for added protection. Guess folks suffering from "SIM card registration failed" problems might find the screwed in battery cover
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Sony Offers Netflix-enabled Bravias

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:57:03-04:00

Sony's line of Internet-ready Bravia TVs now offer access to Netflix, where newer sets come with built-in support while older models will have to settle for the add-on Internet Video Link. You will be able to access the Watch Instantly queue and stream movies or TV shows straight onto the set, although it remains to be seen whether such footage is in HD or not. This update will be out later this fall, and will nestle itself comfortably between existing live services such as Amazon Video On
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Peek Looking For Linux Developer

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:56:11-04:00

Peek, manufacturer of the email-only device, is currently looking out for a Linux developer to come up with a distribution of the ARM7-equipped machine. This calls for interesting times since the Peek, being a pretty self-sufficient machine as it is, requires but a couple more features to qualify itself as the perfect text-messaging handheld. Permalink: Peek Looking For Linux Developer from Ubergizmo | Hot: Wii, PS3 and Natal Motion Sensing
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XCM Eye Candy Nintendo DSi

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:55:22-04:00

Love your new Nintendo DSi? Why not make it even more lovable with the XCM Eye Candy? This replacement shell kit will turn your plain colored DSi into luscious candy colors, letting you see through it via a colored transparent case to see just how Nintendo managed to produce such a small wonder. Depending on your taste, you can choose from candy apple red, emerald green, electric blue, clear shell and matte black and white colors. All kits will be equipped with a color-coordinated shell
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Affordable Android Handset Coming

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:54:12-04:00

Rockchip Electronics Company is but a MP4 chip supplier from Fuzhou, China, but that doesn't mean they will just maintain status quo with their line of products, right? Well, they are about to delve into the world of Androids with a trio of mobile chips - the RK2718,RK272 and RK2808. The RK2808 would be the first mobile chip from China that supports Android, and Rockchip has plans to roll out a RK2808-based portable media player sometime in autumn this year, followed by their very own Android
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Sony Vaio P WiMAX Edition Coming

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:53:20-04:00

Sony looks set to unveil its Vaio P WiMAX edition sometime later this month (30th July in Japan to be exact), where it will boast of an integrated 4G mobile broadband modem to help you remain connected at all times no matter where you are. Pre-orders are set to make an appearance from July 27th onwards, so you might as well start preparing the dough. Permalink: Sony Vaio P WiMAX Edition Coming from Ubergizmo | Hot: Wii, PS3 and Natal Motion Sensing
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Samsung Expands Spinpoint N Line

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:52:10-04:00

Samsung has led another technological breakthrough with its Spinpoint N line, where the 1.8" N3U hard drive is capable of holding up to 250GB of storage space, spread across two platters. This new hard drive ought to up the ante for portable media players as well as netbooks that want to achieve a similar capacity as that of a 2.5" notebook drive, albeit in a much smaller and portable form factor while sipping 40% less juice in the process. In addition, the N3U connects via USB, making it
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Mac Malware Numbers Grow

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:51:14-04:00

Guess owning a Mac isn't that safe anymore either these days with the numbers of attacks on the Mac OS X growing no thanks to Mac malware. While it is still extremely small compared to the figures bandied about for PCs, the figures are there and disturbingly enough, they're growing. The latest threat would be Puper - a Trojan disguised as a video program for the fictional MacCinema system on OS X. Apparently, this malware attack is staged to look like a disk image, which will subsequently
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Unbreakable Nokia 3720 Confirmed.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:40:00-04:00

A couple of days ago we heard some rumors that the mystery indestructible Nokia phone was, in fact, the upcoming 3720 classic. Today that rumor has been confirmed, and we now know for a fact that the 3720 will be capable of surviving a two story fall. That...
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Potential New iPhone Features Released.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:20:00-04:00

A whole bunch of new patents were just released by Apple. They detail several potential new features that we could see hit with the next generation of iPhone. Here's what you Apple fans can look forward to getting on your smartphones soon; The Object ID ...
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Tales of Vesperia For PS3

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:03:00-04:00

The demo version of Tales of Vesperia for Sony PlayStation 3 will be released in Japan on July 13th, 2009. This announcement will definitely give American PlayStation 3 owners a hope that the game will be released soon in the States. The demo will be available on the PlayStation Store. [Kotaku]
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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint Headphones Unveiled

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T12:00:00-04:00

Audio-Technica has announced a new and improved set of active noise-canceling headphones called the ATH-ANC7b headphone. The new version has the same 85% noise-cancellation improvements the previous models offered but have better sound quality. The head...
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Toshiba TG01 hits Orange UK

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:41:00-04:00

The Toshiba TG01 is coming to Orange UK on July 10th. Already on sale with Orange France, the UK version of the handset will be priced from free with a �39.15 ($63) 24-month contract with unlimited on-device browsing. Read this post if you want to know about the specs of this mobile . See the Hands-on Video for more.
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Oodle Integrates With Twitter.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:40:00-04:00

As part of a move to consolidate online living as much as possible, Craigslist-imitator Oodle has just integrated with Twitter. This appears to be an attempt to add a social dimension to classified ads. As things currently stand with Craigslist, doing busi...
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Asus G60 Transformers Theme

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:37:00-04:00

Taiwanese computer giant Asus has teamed with Paramount studios to offer a special G60 gaming notebook customized for the launch of Transformers 2. Unfortunately the one of a kind laptop will be given as a prize for users registering with UK's Odeon cinemas.
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Samsung Develops Folding Keyboard Design

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:24:31-04:00

Samsung aims to be at the forefront of technology once again with their new folding keyboard design that has been patented, featuring a rear keyboard system that uses two folding half QWERTY keyboards. They're both inconspicuously tucked away within the body of the handset, leaving more space for the display. One can't help but wonder how the new layout will affect text entry, so hopefully the buttons will be adequately sized in order for fast typists to get their message/email across in a
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Solar Powered Marin County Fair

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:23:36-04:00

Talk about going green at a fair - the Marin County Fair will be solar powered thanks to to huge photovoltaic arrays which provide up to 40% of the fairgrounds’ annual power usage. If you're curious to check out the fair's solar power source, take aride aboard the ferris wheel and you'll be able to spot it from a stellar birds-eye view of the grounds. Another attraction at the fair would be the Electric Wheels Car Show that showcases a wide range of green vehicles, including a Tesla
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LaCie LaCinema Rugged Hard Drive

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:22:38-04:00

LaCie's latest LaCinema Rugged hard drive is one tough cookie of a USB-powered external hard drive that also doubles up as a multimedia player. It will come in 250GB, 320GB and 500GB capacities, outputting 1080p video via HDMI, where all of the sensitive innards are stored within a rugged enclosure to make sure sudden knocks and jolts won't really hurt the insides. Depending on the capacity you picked out, the LaCie LaCinema Rugged hard drive is going from $170 to $230, tops. Additional
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Nokia 3720 Launched

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:22:00-04:00

At last the Nokia 3720 Classis rugged cell phone is now official. I tell you about this mobile from start to end. The Phone is leak-proof, shock-resistant and dust-sealed. Check out the specs2.2 inch TFT display with 16 million colors and 240 x 320 pixelsS40 UITri-band GSM connectivity (900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DPMusic & Video playersStereo FM radio with RDS2.5mm headset jack2MP camera with LED flash20MB of internal memory1GB MicroSD card in the boxTalk time: up to 7
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Razer Moray+ Handles Consoles Too

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:21:49-04:00

Razer's latest Moray+ headphones show that the company listens to their customers when they said that they want a microphone, since that feature has been integrated into Razer's most recent release. The Moray+ will play nice with your Sony PSP-2000/3000 models alongside the Nintendo DS and DSi handheld consoles, boasting a thicker cable that is not only more durable but doesn't get that tangled easily. Despite all the goodies within, the Razer Moray+ still comes in a tiny, compact chest that
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Wiimote Controls 15 Ton Grapple

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:20:50-04:00

Talk about having nerves of steel - this specially modded Wiimote can be used to control a 15-ton grapple that has a 16 meter reach, so your trigonometry had best be good since you would probably want to stay at least 17 meters away from this bad boy while your mate is holding the controller. Accidents do happen, you know, which is why they're labeled as such. Either that or push your luck and get a fat insurance policy beforehand… Permalink: Wiimote Controls 15 Ton Grapple
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TV TrickleSaver Reduces Power Bills

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:19:29-04:00

How does the TV TrickleSaver help you save on your monthly power bill? The answer is simple, really, as it will automatically turn on or off all peripheral devices whenever you shut off your TV - making sure that the vampiric standby mode of your TV and other devices won't add up to a huge amount over a period of time where your power bill is concerned. Guess the TrickleSaver is worth its $34.95 price tag in the long run, so make sure you develop the discipline to use it in order to reap
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Fabric Camera Developed

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:18:00-04:00

Trust the boffins at MIT to come up with a camera that uses light-sensitive fibers instead of a lens. This camera supposedly can “measure light intensity distribution at different wavelengths across a large area.” Apparently, all information gathered by the fabric will be fed into a computer for further processing. Don't go getting funny ideas just yet on how to best take advantage of this by uploading secret voyeuristic videos with this - it will still take some time before
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Bike-Car Actually Exists

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:16:09-04:00

Guess being beautiful runs through Italian blood, as with this Bike-Car that is totally not a concept. The person behind this idea must've felt an equal pull of both a superbike and a sports car, resulting in this amalgamation that seems to reside in no man's land. Well, good luck trying to obtain a license with this thing, and we wonder what the road safety test results are like. One thing's for sure though, this will definitely turn heads wherever you are. Permalink: Bike-Car
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Chrome OS Pics, Info Leaked. Update: Fraudulent.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:10:00-04:00

A brave employee of a company that provides parts for Acer laptops has risked his career to provide us with our first grainy photos of Google's new Chrome OS in action. He's also brought us a detailed description of how smoothly the OS is running right now...
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Chrome OS Pics, Info Leaked.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:10:00-04:00

Volkswagen Beetle-Shaped USB Flash Drive

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:00:47-04:00

Gobaz has this tiny Volkswagen Beetle-shaped USB memory stick, which resembles the old German car model also known as the bug.The flash drive here comes with built-in memory of only 256MB, which is doesn?t help you in transporting large computer files like movies or complex software, but would be great for kids who like to [...]
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ProClip for iPhone 3GS Unveiled

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T11:00:00-04:00

ProClip USA has announced a new line of consumer installed mounting clips for attaching mobile devices to the dash of a car. Among the offerings is a new mount for the iPhone 3GS that is designed to make the iPhone 3GS easier to access and view in the car....
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Gummi Lights Looks Sweet

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:51:04-04:00

Most kids grow up with a deep love for candy, and among them include gummy bears. Well, now that you're all grown up and have a job, perhaps you might want to purchase one of these Gummi Lights that come in a wide variety of colors (but not flavors - they'll all taste like solid rubber) such as red, orange, yellow, clear, green, blue, purple and pink. Each of these Gummi Lights are illuminated by small LED bulbs, and the Gummi Light itself stands at 7” x 4”. Individual Gummi Lights
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Sanova Steam Shower Has It All

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:49:42-04:00

Talk about living it up with the Sanova Steam Shower which measures 900mm x 900mm, where it comes complete with a removable bench seat, artificial marble tray and finished with 8mm safety glass. To spruce things up further, the Sanova Steam Shower also comes equipped with a digital control panel that enables you to operate the steam duration, steam temperature, radio, light, fan and integrated CD/MP3 player. Not only that, it boasts audio input jacks and an integrated phone receiver that allows
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Anti-Paparazzi Clutch Bag

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:48:45-04:00

Being a Hollywood celebrity does have its perks of people adoring you while you maintain a more than healthy bank account balance. On the other hand, life can get quite stifling with people all over the world trying to find out more about your everyday life, letting you be introduced to pests known as paparrazi. Here's the Anti-Paparazzi Clutch Bag that ought to do the trick for you - it comes with a tiny microcontroller, LED lights and a sensor which is capable of detecting bright flashes from
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A-DATA XPG Xupreme 200X

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:47:57-04:00

A-DATA has rolled out its 64GB XPG Xupreme 200X flash drive which is the first of its kind in the world to work with the yet unreleased Windows 7 in both 32-bit and 64-bit iterations. It will come coated with an elegant dark grey aluminum color, offering high performance figures in a simple and stylish design, capable of hitting up to 30MB/s (200X) read speed. In addition, Windows Vista users will benefit since this is Windows ReadyBoost compatible for an added performance push. No idea on how
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Ripple LOOK PC Helps Save Space

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:47:14-04:00

Are you looking for a computer that doesn't take up too much space at your desk? Perhaps you might want to consider the Ripple LOOK PC that measures a mere 215mm x 235mm x 69mm. Touted to be a mini desktop, you can choose from a variety of Intel Atom processors including the N230, N270 or N330, where they will be accompanied by 1GB or 2GB RAM alongside a choice of 160GB or 320GB hard drive. The Ripple LOOK PC is available only in Korea as at press time, with no further word in pricing.
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Movement Analyzers

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:46:25-04:00

Designer Ricardo Sa Freire has come up with a host of interconnected movement analyzers that are able to discover and analyze body movement, letting this portable device open up doors to a whole bunch of commercial applications courtesy of tiny accelerometers. This works pretty much in the same way as doctors obtaining valuable information on how you move about in order to determine cause and treatment. Future movement analyzers will be used for entertainment, training and extreme sports
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DustCart Robot Trash Collector

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:45:11-04:00

Who could forget about the super cute robot known as Wall-E? Well, this DustCart robot trash collector is part of the DustBot project, a $3.9 million research program which begun in 2006 that helps to implement robotics in society in various useful ways including cleaning up streets. Not only that, DustCart is able to collect trash "on-demand" by gathering real time data on the surrounding environment. Hopefully having robotic servants such as these won't turn us humans into lazy bums who
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Google Releases Chrome OS Q&A.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:45:00-04:00

Yesterday Google announced that they were in the process of developing a browser-focused open-source operating system. Today Google's posted up a Q and A on their blog site in order to answer the most common questions being asked about the Chrome OS. You c...
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Safari 4.0.2 Update Released.

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:25:00-04:00

If you use Apple's Safari web browser, a new update is out that addresses two security vulnerabilities and improves function. You can download this latest patch here or just wait for Software Update to take care of it. According to the support document, th...
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Soundblock iPod speakers look like LEGO blocks

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:17:00-04:00

Elecom has brought out a series of docks for the iPod Nano called Soundblocks that are perhaps the most good-looking ones in the mini-dock category. They measure only 2 x 16mm, and are available in atleast a dozen appetizing...
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Age of Conan Invites Former Players Back

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T10:00:00-04:00

Funcom has been offering its MMORPG game called Age of Conan for a long time now. I first saw the game at E3 in 2007, but it was a while after that before the game debuted. Funcom has announced the launch of what it is calling its re-evaluation campaign. ...
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Solar Powered Sun Jar

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T09:53:06-04:00

If you’re looking for something to brighten up your dark nights then the solar powered sun jar might just be for you. Throughout the day it charges via light from the sun and when it gets dark it releases its glow out into the night. For the spiritually-minded of you out there you might want [...]
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Macworld Offers iPhone Superguide for 3.0 Software and 3GS

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T09:00:00-04:00

Macworld has announced that the updated third edition of its Superguide for iPhone and iPod touch has been released. The book is claimed to be among the very first to be updated for the iPhone 3.0 software released last month. The book has 172 pages and...
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URWERK?s New ?King Cobra? UR-CC1 Watch Inspired By 1960?s Speedometers

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T08:27:27-04:00

By Andrew LiszewskiLast year URWERK turned heads and weighed down wrists with their UR-202 Hammerhead turbine-regulated watch which, quite frankly, just looked really cool. And so does their latest model, the UR-CC1 codenamed the ‘King Cobra’. Now while it might not look as complex as the UR-202, the King Cobra’s 2 horizontal retrograde cylinders which [...]
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Mosquito Sound Alarm Clock Is Cruel And Unusual Punishment

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T08:16:44-04:00

By Andrew LiszewskiThe thing I enjoy most about camping is the sounds of birds and other wildlife at the crack of dawn. Conversely, the thing I hate most about camping is the quiet drone of a single mosquito in your tent while you’re trying to fall asleep. It’s almost impossible to figure out where the [...]
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Sprint Named Most Reliable 3G Network by PC World

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T08:00:00-04:00

Sprint has been named as the most reliable 3G network in a recent PC World network shootout. PC World tested networks in March and April of this year in 13 major markets across the country including Boston, Baltimore, New York, Orlando, Denver, Chicago, Sa...
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Universal Music and Gemalto Offer SIM Card DVD Music Hybrid

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T07:29:50-04:00

Gemalto and Universal Music have announced the introduction of a new music delivery format called the Smart Video Card. The card is a DVD-compliant optical disc embedded into the body of a regular SIM card. The Smart Video Card can hold 120MB of content...
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Innovative, interactive fashion design from Novanex

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T07:10:19-04:00

During my TechTextil visit I had the opportunity for a short talk with Alexandra Baum, owner and general manager of Germany based Novanex, a design company specialized in design, product development and manufacture of innovative textiles.Although her services are across the fashion business in general she has a high interest and years of experience with [...]
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SoundMAGIC PL50 IEM Earphones Launched

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T06:07:28-04:00

SoundMAGIC PL50SoundMAGIC have released the PL50 IEM earphone in Asia this week.� The PL50 is an in-ear sound isolating design and looks like it will be competing with higher end IEMs, such as the Shure and Ultimate Ears range.This is SoundMAGIC’s first step into a balanced armature technology earphone and we’re really keen to give [...]
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Green Glass Company Turns Beer Bottles Into Drinking Glasses

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T06:01:41-04:00

By Chris Scott BarrThese days people are all about being ?green? and such. One good way to do your part for the environment is by recycling. For most people that consists of separating out glass bottles and aluminum cans from their trash. Well one company is taking those old bottles and turning them into something [...]
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New DoCoMo Femtocell Lets Parents Keep Tabs On Their Kids

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T04:57:32-04:00

By Chris Scott BarrWhen you were a kid, how many times did you get home a little late when your parents weren’t home, but lied and told them you were on time? Or perhaps you snuck out, then back in late at night. Fess up, I’m sure that you did it at least once. Well [...]
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Buffalo USB Powered 3 Port Ethernet Hub

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T03:49:19-04:00

By Evan AckermanThis little USB accessory from Buffalo has got to be the easiest way to throw an impromptu LAN party anywhere you want without having to resort to something as annoying and under performing as an ad-hoc wireless network. The three port router is powered entirely by one USB port, and means you and [...]
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GameStop Huge Sale

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T03:41:00-04:00

GameStop has announced that they will be holding a summer sale that will see a plethora of games get dropped from their normal $60 price all the way down to $20. Below is a list of highlights compiled by Joystiq: Guitar Hero: World Tour (Band Kit) - $90 [360/Wii] Bionic Commando - $20 [PS3/360] Wheelman - $20 [PS3/360] Tom Clancy?s HAWX - $20 [PS3/360] Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - $20 [PS3/360] Prince of Persia - $20 [PS3/360] Tom Clancy?s EndWar - $20 [PS3/360] Cooking Mama: World
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Gameplay Trailer

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T03:35:00-04:00

Here is the trailer of the game Operation Flashpoint-Dragon Rising by Codemaster . See the trailer and enjoy.Source
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Say Hello to the new ROKR ZN50

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T03:20:00-04:00

Motorolla says Hello to a new cell Phone. The Moto ROKR ZN50. The new ROKR is very sexy and slim. For the time being it looks like this puppy will be confined to South Korea but availability in other markets is likely at some point down the road. As far as music phones go, it?s not terrible: WCDMA 2100/HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900Dimensions: 108.9mm x 54mm x 14.3mmWeight: 143gDisplay: widescreen touch-sensitive 3.2-inch, TFT, 240�427 pixels resolution, 262k colorsCamera: 3.2
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Symantec,Norton AntiVirus 2009

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T03:17:00-04:00

For those who feel that they do not want the full protection and functionality offered by Norton Internet Security 2009, Symantec has released Norton AntiVirus 2009 with AntiSpyware (NAS 2009).
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Microsoft Gazelle To Combat Chrome OS

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:59:59-04:00

While Google Chrome OS is hot news on the Internet, one ought to pay attention that Microsoft has already taken a number of months to develop something in a similar vein known as Gazelle, targeting web-based applications. Apart from its name, very little else is known about it, but hopefully Gazelle will live up to its namesake by being fleet and graceful without stumbling over blue screens. [Translated Page] Permalink: Microsoft Gazelle To Combat Chrome OS from Ubergizmo | Hot:
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T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Up For Pre-Order

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:58:13-04:00

T-Mobile has now made the new myTouch 3G available for pre-order, as long as you're happy without the presence of a physical QWERTY keyboard. Interested parties will be able to place their pre-order from $199.99 with a guaranteed delivery by August 5th. This pre-order offer is good till July 28th, giving you more than ample time to figure out whether your budget is able to suit a new handset even when your old one is working perfectly fine. Permalink: T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Up For
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LG GC990 Louvre

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:57:09-04:00

LG is preparing itself to release the GC990 Louvre smartphone that will boast a whopping 12-megapixel camera, making it one of the highest resolution camera phone in the market when it is released. Currently, the handset still remains as a concept although should it enter the production phase, it ought to come equipped with the following :- 12.1-megapixel camera with autofocusSchneider Kreuznach lensISO up to 3200Xenon flashIntellizoom and Touch FocusHD (1,280 x 720 pixels) video recording at
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OCZ Unveils Vertex Turbo Solid State Drives

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:56:09-04:00

OCZ has rolled out their Vertex Turbo solid state drive that was built upon the current 2.5" Vertex line, although improvements include increasing the clock speed for both the host controller managing data as well as the inclusion of a 64MB cache. Currently, OCZ has estimated peak read speeds of up to 270MB per second (from its previous 250MB) alongside a peak write speed of 210MB per second, which is a vast improvement from the 160MB found earlier. The Vertex Turbo models rely on an SATA II
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Corning To Offer Gorilla Glass

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:55:18-04:00

Corning recently announced that its Gorilla glass will be the protective cover glass of choice for the Samsung Ultra Touch range of handsets. Available in a wide range of thicknesses that range from 0.5mm up to 2.0mm, it makes room for providing flexibility in device design alongside glass processing. In addition, it can be adapted to scale various sheet sizes for optimal throughput. The Gorilla Glass is also environmentally friendly thanks to the use of alumino-silicate glass that is produced
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Thanko Silent Keyboard EX

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:54:22-04:00

Thanko has rolled out yet another silent keyboard - this time round it is known as the Silent Keyboard EX that emits a mere 44.5 dB, making it 16.5 dB quieter compared to your average keyboard even when your fingers are flying across the keyboard at maximum speed. Sounds (no pun intended) like the perfect accessory if you're one who tends to work late into the night and yet don't want to disturb your partner in the same room. GeekStuff4U is carrying the Thanko Silent Keyboard EX for those who
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HTC Hero Comes In Pink

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:53:09-04:00

Folks who have been hankering after the HTC Hero but do not want the color that it comes in now can look again - this Android-powered handset is now available in pink thanks to the Carphone Warehouse Coming Soon page. Scheduled for a launch later this month, we still do not know which carrier it will arrive with. Just to refresh your memory, the HTC Hero will come with a 528MHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera, a 3.2” display at 320 x 480 resolution alongside the upcoming, slick looking
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Asus Eee Keyboard Stripped

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:20:07-04:00

The Asus Eee Keyboard isn't out yet, but for those who are not in the know, this is actually a keyboard that holds a whole computer within. The whole idea of this would be to hook up the keyboard to a HDTV via a wireless HDMI connection so that one is able to access Web content over a large screen TV, although that will surely affect your monthly power bill in the long run. When stripped of all its dignity as you see here, the Eee Keyboard will be powered by an Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz
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TmaxSoft Goes Up Against Microsoft

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:19:20-04:00

While Microsoft is losing market share when it comes to operating systems, that doesn't mean we can discount the software giant's role in this sphere for quite some time to come. TmaxSoft, however, will be challenging the traditional Windows platform with its own operating system known as Tmax Window. It has taken over 300 researchers more than 5 years to develop the system, and TmaxSoft claims that Tmax Window will boast a high compatibility rate with Microsoft software titles. The chairman
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Motorola ROKR Arrives In Korea

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:18:26-04:00

Motorola will be rolling out the ROKR handset in South Korea, where it will feature a new panorama user interface that supports a trio of separate screens, enabling users to maximize the amount of shortcuts which can be placed on the screen. As for the touchscreen, it slides up to unveil a numerical keypad that can be used for dialing numbers. This is a 3G-capable handset that has enough juice to last for up to 30 hours non-stop, and you can expand its memory by throwing in a microSDHC memory
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Genius EasyPen i405 And MousePen i608

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:17:29-04:00

Genius has unveiled a couple more peripherals - the EasyPen i405 digital tablet and MousePen i608 that will target business professionals, graphic designers and artists on-the-go. They will play nice with both Macs and Windows-based PCs, where the former will come with 28 programmable “Hot-Keys” whereas the MousePen i608 has one more, making it easy to access common Office and Internet functions. As for the cordless pen, it comes with 1024-level pressure sensitivity and a couple of
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Panasonic HDC-HS350 AVCHD Camcorder

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:16:32-04:00

Panasonic's latest AVCHD camcorder is one compact device, where it will be equipped with the famous 3Mos 10.6-megapixel sensor alongside a 240GB hard drive, making it capable of recording up to 100 hours' worth of HD video in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution, or 31 hours and 40 minutes of HD video at 17Mbps (max quality at 1,920 x 1,080). Grab yourself a 32GB SDHC memory card and you can make full use of the HDC-HS350's capabilities. Other features include a new IS (Image Stabilizer) that offers
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HP Offers Swirl Pink And White HP Mini 110

blogdig.net — 2009-07-09T00:15:45-04:00

HP knows that variety is the spice of life, and they have recently made available the Swirl Pink and White colors for the HP Mini 110, although it will cost you another $20 to bring one of these svelte puppies home. Anyone of you out there are willing to drop three Benjamins (getting back some change in the process) for these new colors, or do you prefer the vanilla HP Mini 110? Permalink: HP Offers Swirl Pink And White HP Mini 110 from Ubergizmo | Hot: Wii, PS3 and Natal Motion
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