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Lindsay Lohan has a BlackBerry Bold, and you dont

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:30:15 UTC

Nothing says Im more important than you, but not as important as John Mayer better than a Bold in hand these days. [Thanks, Mo].

diNovo Edge Mac vs. diNovo PC

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:14:12 UTC

Unless youve got a couple thou to shell out for an Optimus Maximus, Logitechs diNovo Edge is about as slick a keyboard as anyone makes right now.

Karmazin promises interoperable Sirius / XM radios in less than 9 months

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:27:07 UTC

While the newly formed Sirius XM Radio has already promised the FCC that itll deliver interoperable radios within nine months, CEO Mel Karmazin has now told investors that they can assume that the radios will actually be available a number of months sooner than that.

Aigo P8860 MID surfaces in Windows XP colors

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:02:11 UTC

Weve seen Aigos flagship MID from just about any angle you could imagine, but now that the P8860 has started to ship, were starting to see it freed from its Linux trappings and dressed up in a little bit of Windows XP.

Swarm robots invade UK conference, lets hope theyre all accounted for

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:57:04 UTC

It looks like the Artificial Life XI conference hosted by the University of Southampton was home to a unsettling number of swarm robots this week, including some weve seen and some we havent.

HTC reiterates Dream still on track for 2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:27:18 UTC

Rumors have been swirling again this week that HTCs first venture into the wide world of Android wont be hitting the street until next year, seemingly started by an analyst at Global Equities Research who quotes alleged in-the-know contacts in a new report.

Fujitsu LifeBook U2010 gets official in five different colors

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:16:14 UTC

Fujitsu has been showing off its LifeBook U2010 netbook / convertible laptop for some time now, but its just now getting completely official with it, and its taken the opportunity to reveal all five colors we can expect to see the laptop available in.

Sidekick Slide discontinued

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:11:04 UTC

Seems like just yesterday we were huddled in excited discussion over what sort of equipment Motorola had to contribute to the Hiptop world -- and if youve blinked recently, you may have missed it altogether.

ASUS Eee Box available Stateside, yours for $350

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:30:02 UTC

There are cheaper computers out there, and even smaller computers out there, but the ASUS Eee Box seems to strike a similar chord to that of its laptop counterpart -- solid minimalism, just a dash of design sense, and a lovable price point.

A Quality Projection Screen Could Save You Money

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:10:06 UTC

If you are looking for the ideal projection screen then there are a few things to look at that might help you save some money. Gain is the increase in brightness of the image produced compared to a flat white screen.

Lenovo Announces Q1 2008/2009 Financials

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:48:02 UTC

Lenovo has announced its Q1 2008/2009 financials and is reporting pre-tax income of $137 million. Lenovo says that profit attributable to shareholders is up 65% to $110 million.

BlackBerry KickStart just another piece in the Pearl puzzle?

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:47:05 UTC

Weve been calling the KickStart KickStart for so long now, its going to be awfully difficult to call it anything else -- even if its just another name already in RIMs toolbox.

Limited Edition Pokemon DS Lite shows up at GameStop

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:37:09 UTC

Its a couple of years late, but it looks like this Pokemon-themed DS Lite has finally made the trip over from Japan, as evidenced by this shot apparently snapped at a GameStop store.

Sharp XG-P610X Projector Released

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:36:07 UTC

The Sharp XG-P610X projector is an excellent display of 3DLP technology. It is able to produce up to 6000 ANSI lumens and an 1800:1 contrast ratio.

Kohjinsha SX3 gets reviewed on video

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:32:12 UTC

The WOW-POW folks gave us our first taste of the Kohjinsha SC3 on video, and now theyre back with the SX3KP06MA convertible UMPC (SX3 for short) in a full video review.

CCCs Freedom Stick circumvents Chinas firewall, just in time for The Games

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:31:08 UTC

Rumor has it that a large quantity of genetically-superior human beings are amassing in Beijing at the moment and attempting to squeeze into spandex-like outfits for your entertainment.

Casio XJ-SC215 Projector Released

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:56:05 UTC

The Casio XJ-SC215 projector is one of the thinnest projectors on the market. Standing only 1. 7 inches high it features 2500 ANSI lumens and XGA (1024 x 768) resolution.

Underlying MotionPlus tech isnt a Nintendo exclusive

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:51:09 UTC

How very interesting. InvenSense, which is licensing its motion-sensing MEMS technology to Nintendo for that new MotionPlus add-on, has now stated that its Nintendo partnership is not an exclusive relationship.

GPS tracking slapped on laptop recovery service

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:48:11 UTC

Absolute Software has added GPS tracking to its laptop theft-recovery and asset-tracking service. The availability of geolocation tracking for Computrace will allow asset managers to track GPS-enabled laptops to within ten metres and view their location using Google Maps technology.

Fujitsu leaks netbook news

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:23:01 UTC

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has expanded its Amilo PC range with a netbook addition. Cant see the video? Download Flash Player from Adobe. com The Amilo Mini measures just 123 x 118mm and is based on a 1.

PSP phone mod is really exactly what we were waiting for

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:18:09 UTC

Call it off Sony, no need to throw any precious man hours into making your perennially #2 handheld into some sort of amazing featurephone hybrid, some hacker has already done it for you.

BenQ debuts a pair of 18.5-inch 16:9 LCDs, but not for you

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:18:01 UTC

Were having a hard time getting stoked about this whole 16:9 trend: the market adoption rate and consumer embrace is uncannily similar to 16:10, which makes us fear some impending heretofore unknown aspect ratio that will hit the scene in a few years and draw money directly out of our wallets for unneeded upgrades.

Monolith-esque Lego computer makes us want to pick up a Brick Separator and build a civilization

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:51:02 UTC

Lego computers are about as old as the case mod scene itself, but while many have qualified as interesting, weve never seen a truly sexy Lego box before Luke Andersons all-black Lego Computer, which seems to distill all weve ever loved about high-end workstation boxen into lovable Lego form.

Your iPhone probably isnt calling home, just might not want you up in its Core Location

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:45:05 UTC

It appears we can all breathe a big sigh of relief when it comes to our iPhone apps. According to John Gruber (Daring Fireball), that suspicious looking URL discovered in the firmware 2.

BMWs rumoured scooter is almost a car

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:29:20 UTC

My choice of transport is definitely scooters over cars unless someone else is driving. Scooters are fun and funky while cars are super stressful. There have been rumours floating around tat BMW is all set to enter the world of scooters again.

Logitech diNovo Edge first keyboard specially designed for Mac

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:13:08 UTC

Logitech today announced the perfect keyboard to complement Mac computer. The Logitech diNovo Edge, Mac Edition is the newest addition to Logitechs line of award-winning diNovo keyboards and the first diNovo keyboard specially designed for the Mac.

ECS G10IL netbook gets taken for a spin

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:07:13 UTC

When it first hit the scene in March, the awkwardly-named ECS G10IL was just about the hottest thing going in the netbook scene. Months later its finding itself getting shoved around by the big kids like the MSI Wind and the recently announced Lenovo S10.

Dell Inspiron 1318 Now Available

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:56:05 UTC

Wal-Mart now offers the Dell Inspiron 1318, PC makers first 13. 3-inch Inspiron laptop model. Priced at $698, the 1318 features the Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 processor at 1.

Nintendo computer for just $12

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:54:02 UTC

A 27-year-old graduate student has built a computer out of an old Nintendo and plans to turn it into a $12 quasi-computing contraption with modifications like flash memory, wireless connectivity, and educational software.

MSI announces mainboards with AMD 790GX/SB750 chipsets

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:49:08 UTC

MSI will officially promote its latest high C/P value mainboard series DKA790GX. The mainboard series utilizes AMDs latest 790GX/SB750 chipsets which provides full HD, best-in-class 3D graphics performance, enhanced scalability, and Rock-Solid Stability for mainstream gaming, multimedia and commercial PC systems.

Toshiba announces worlds first largest density 32GB embedded NAND flash memory modules

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:12:08 UTC

Toshiba today announced the launch of 32GB embedded NAND flash memory modules that offer the largest density yet announced plus full compliance with the e-MMCTM and eSDTM standards.

Pleo roundup: spy cam / XBee hacks, dino visits the day spa

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:53:03 UTC

Oh Pleo, its been far too long since weve seen you out and about! Thankfully, weve stumbled upon a handful of Pleo news all at once, so we hope youre ready to catch up with your favorite dinosaur.

Nikon P6000 does GPS

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:51:23 UTC

Nikon Coolpix 6000 is the latest digital SLR compact camera. But this time this new model from Nikon includes an embedded GPS receiver. With the added GPS function, P6000 users will be able to record geotags of the location where their images are captured based on latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates.

Nokia N85

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:48:22 UTC

Nokia N85 which we briefly mentioned back in June is about the hit the stores in the U. S. as it just got its approved sticker from FCC.

Sony Ericsson slim and elegant T700 phone shines above the rest

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:44:12 UTC

The new Sony Ericsson slim T700 phone combines timeless design and premium features for the mainstream market. At just 10mm thin this phone has a timeless yet fresh Sony Ericsson design and is complete with a 3.

BenQ High-Definition LCD Displays saves 25% energy and emit 25% less CO2!

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:40:08 UTC

Benqs latest E900HD and G900HD High-Definition LCD Displays feature popular 16:9 format for superior display of HD content as well as a unique 2-lamp design that still emits the bright 300 nits of 4-lamp models, all while saving substantial energy and greatly lessening carbon dioxide and mercury emissions.

OCZ P45 Special 16GB Quad kit

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:43:09 UTC

OCZ today announced all new P45 Special 4GB modules, a module density optimized specifically for Intels latest chipset. Available in 8GB dual channel kits and a special 16GB quad kit, this new line of modules support the latest memory-hungry applications and games, offering superior performance gains.

NVIDIA pays Transmeta $25 million for LongRun technology

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:29:08 UTC

A select bunch of Transmeta investors may not completely agree with how the outfit is being managed, but one things for sure: its bringing in some serious coin on this deal.

Silver Cross USB Memory: Solid Alliance Introduces Another Stylish USB Flash Drive

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:24:05 UTC

Solid Alliance, the eccentric Japanese manufacturer, introduced a new USB flash drive, the Silver Cross. As you may expect, its cross shaped and can be worn as a necklace.

Liquid Images underwater digital camera mask now available... in Japan

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:14:10 UTC

Whats up with Japan getting all the cool toys first? Yeah, we can claim little victories like Pleo and basketball (shared with Canada, some say), but the two 1.

Spy Hacker gets caught, I think we should @#$% him

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:57:02 UTC

The worst thing anyone can do to an individual is invading his/her privacy. Craig Feigin is one such sicko who victimized women in the most unsuspecting way.

Kingston stylish DataTraveler Mini Slim USB Flash drive

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:45:09 UTC

Kingston today introduced a fun, easy and colorful way to transport and share music, photos and other digital files with its new super thin DataTraveler Mini Slim USB Flash drive.

Corny biodegradable Flash drives

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:28:03 UTC

In journalism most press launches end with a USB Flash drive holding the launch notes being thrust into your hand, and Register Hardwares got draws full of the things.

AMD unveils FirePro graphics

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:25:08 UTC

AMD hopes to ignite the market for professional quality graphics accelerators with its new FirePro duo. The ATI FirePro V5700 and V3700 cards are aimed at a range of areas, including users of Computer Aided Design and Digital Content Creation systems, in addition to medical imaging and financial analysis.

Sony launches Cyber-shot fashion duo

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:24:03 UTC

Sony has launched two fashion conscious compact cameras to help bulk out its Cyber-shot snapper range. Sonys T77 has a 3in LCD The DSC-T77 and DSC-T700 are both 10.

Indias Spice Mobile spices things up with X-1 gaming phone

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:19:05 UTC

Unlike the Bell X-1, the first aircraft to break the sound barrier, the Spice X-1 isnt going to break any speed records limping along with a quaint little GPRS chipset.

Brembo?s superlative brakes provide the perfect match to Hyundais sports car Genesis Coupe

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:53:12 UTC

Hyundai?s eagerly awaited first rearwheel drive sports car Genesis Coupe promises to stop just as fast as it goes. Premium high performance disc brakes from Brembo will be available as part of an optional trackuse performance package.

Kenwood Unveiles the SZ-3MD, a New Mini Audio System

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:30:08 UTC

At the end of August Kenwood will release a new mini audio system, the SZ-3MD, with an expected price of 219. Fairly basic. It plays CDs, MDs, and cassettes, and features a digital audio link function, an output power of 20Wx2 with 40mm tweeters, and 100mm subwoofer.

Asus Vit W1 wireless mouse keeps a track of your heart

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:46:02 UTC

This is the age of multifunctional, like how a Swiss knife doubles up as a spoon, torch and cutter; everyday gadgets are anticipated to more that whats expected.

DiMora Natalia will beat the Bugatti Veyron as the coolest car ever

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:23:02 UTC

Everything you ever wanted in a car can finally be yours with the DiMora Natalia. Yes, the car will put to shame Bonds prized wheels, the Bugatti Veyron to dust and Bat Mobile doesnt even figure in the competition.

Video: Aigos Patriot MID released, demonstrated inside elevator

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:11:07 UTC

Right on schedule, Aigos 800MHz Atom Z500-powered P8860 MID (aka, the Gigabyte M528 for the US and Europe) is hitting the mean, retail streets of Hong Kong today.

Silver Cross USB Memory: Solid Alliance intros another stylish USB flash drive

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:01:07 UTC

Solid Alliance, the eccentric Japanese manufacturer introduced new USB flash drive, the Silver Cross USB memory. As you can expect, our new device is cross shaped, and youll be able to use it like a necklace.

ASUS Eee Box PC ships from Amazon

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:50:01 UTC

The tiny Asus Eee Box PC started to ship from Amazon. com for $349. 99. The Intel Atom based Asus Eee Box PC is available in black or white. The small Windows XP desktop computer features a 1.

How to apply for the US and European PlayStation Home betas

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:20:07 UTC

Simple, really. In the US, download the PlayStation Home theme from the PlayStation Store and youre essentially submitting your application to be an early tester for PlayStation Homes closed beta set to kick off at the end of the month.

Sylvanias G Netbook Meso toyed with on video

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:46:09 UTC

We still cant get over the fact that Sylvania is selling a netbook, but all weirdness aside, the unit deserves the same hands-on attention given to most all of its biggest competitors.

Kodaks $180 Zi6 HD pocket video camera up for pre-order

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:01:08 UTC

Theres still a great chance that this thing will completely underwhelm, but those willing to give it a shot without reading so much as a single review can now secure their place in line.

Vodafones 724FM gets FCC approval by way of Huawei

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:57:05 UTC

Want an unattractive candybar? Use Vodafone? Can you wait a little while? If youve answered yes to all three of those questions, look no further than the 724FM, a Huawei-sourced piece that has just crossed the FCCs wires on its way to one or more of the megacarriers networks around the world.

Marshal Introduces Their First Portable 2.5 SATA HDD

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:41:08 UTC

Marshal released a new external 2. 5 SATA HDD, the MAL-0325S/SA. It features a USB 2. 0 port, measures 82x134x22 mm, weighs 172g, and is available in 160GB/250GB/320GB versions.

Two New Cases for Your Shiny, New iPhone 3G from Elecom

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:50:06 UTC

Heres the MPA-SCRAPH, an iPHONE 3G silicon case that stores earphones neatly on its back. We also have the fancy MPA-LCAPH, an iPHONE pouch with a protective lid that shelters your new toy from bumps and scratches.

Ask Engadget: Best PMP for long flights?

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:41:08 UTC

Its Thursday evening -- do you know what that means? Besides being the unofficial start of the weekend (party people, whats up?), its time for another round of Ask Engadget.

AT&T certifies Opticon smartphone for compatibility, not beauty

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:32:04 UTC

Avert your eyes, average consumers, because Opticons two new Windows Mobile smartphones are aimed squarely at the business fleet market and theyve got spec sheets to match.

CherryPal $249 cloud PC delayed for a fortnight... or longer, maybe

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:39:02 UTC

Be honest here, you didnt even remember that the $249 CherryPal cloud PC was expected to ship this month last month. Reportedly, youll be waiting a little longer for a PC you dont even know about thanks to a software quirk that isnt playing nice with a newer SSD.

JCHyuns Udea Discovery PMP / dictionary loves to love you

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:36:06 UTC

Looking for a PMP that will be your eyes, ears, mouth, hair and forearms? Perhaps you should gently turn your attention to the JCHyun Udea Discovery -- a device that treads that tremulous space between MP3 player, Tricorder, and utter waste of money.

Apple working on streaming your iTunes library to your iPhone?

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:05:05 UTC

Apples experimented with allowing iTunes to stream over the internet as well as your LAN in the past and quickly removed the feature (probably due to RIAA pressure), so were not placing too much stock in this, but AppleInsiders unearthed a patent that seems to describe a way to stream music over the net to your iPhone / iPod touch.

Man buys $1,000 worth of iPhone pixels by accident

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:52:09 UTC

An American man has accidentally spent $999. 99 on an iPhone app that does nothing but display a glowing red ruby. Dubbed I Am Rich, the app is meant as a status symbol for the wealthy.

REDFLY now available for $499, purpose even less clear

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:48:16 UTC

Sure, we just saw the Celio REDFLY unboxed last month, but come on -- you know you really wanted one of the Foleo-like WinMo companions all to yourself, and now you can have one -- for $499.

Openmoko to reveal Linux phones inner workings

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:06:02 UTC

LinuxWorld Enterprising engineers will soon get the chance to find out how Openmokos Linux-powered phones work and to modify them. Barely a month after shipping the Neo FreeRunner, Openmoko has said it plans to make the schematics for this - and the Neo 1973 - publicly available under a Creative Commons (CC) license.

iriver Spinn gets the hands-on treatment

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:10:06 UTC

We just caught sight of a video of irivers sleek new Spinn media player the other day, but if youve been hankering for an even closer look at the device, you can now hit up Craves UK site for a thorough hands-on look at it.

InPhase Technologies finally delivers... layoffs

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:25:08 UTC

Weve been hearing about InPhase Technologies Tapestry 300GB holographic storage disks since 2005, but weve never actually seen the product in action, even though the company has been promising ship dates the whole time -- and now it looks like we might never get the chance, as the company has apparently laid off roughly half of its workforce.

New robotic arm promises to mind Newtons third law

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:25:03 UTC

Dont you hate it how simply moving a robotic arm in a microgravity environment can produce enough negative reaction forces to alter a spacecrafts orientation? Well, a group of researchers from Cornell University have now devised a new type of robot arm that they say could make that pesky problem a thing of the past.