Geekielogy

Giorgio Armani New Smartphone

2009-10-12T13:54:00.003+08:00

Last Friday,Giorgio Armani together with Samsung, launched his new smartphone. The mobile is said to cost 700 Euro and is packed with new Microsoft software that enables the phone to play music, open Word and Excel files as well as connect to the internet. It has also a touchscreen and a key pad. Aside from its video player and GPS navigation, the new phone as a bronze details that gives a sleek effect.

According to Armani, the new phone is "perfect for today's managers."

Photo Source: Coco Perez

Juicy Couture Laptop Bags For Fashionable People

2009-09-29T11:54:00.005+08:00

Are you bored with your laptop bags? Here's a good news for you! Juicy Couture knows your burden and they are offering fashionable bags to replace your old laptop bags. You have nine choices to satisfy your fashion cravings.

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Speakal's Collection of Cute iPod Speakers

2009-06-02T12:33:00.000+08:00

Are you getting bored with your always rectangular-shaped iPods? Experience a more enjoyable music listening at a higher level with Speakal's collection of cute iPod speakers.

iPig and iPanda

iBoo and iPoom

USB Mirror Card Reader

2008-04-15T16:09:00.002+08:00

Another product that illustrates fashion and technology in fusion. the USB Mirror Card Reader is perfect for all fashionable geekette out there because it is a compact foldable vanity mirror and a card reader at the same time.

Product Specifications: Embedded mirror in the card reader
Memory cards can be kept inside conveniently
Support card types:

M2 / T-Flash / MicroSD / Mini SD DIRECTLY
SDHC / SD/
Memory Stick PRO / Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick Pro Duo
MMC / MMC-II / RS MMC / MMC Plus

Interface: USB 2.0
Transfer speed: Max. 480Mbps
Power supply: 5V via USB cable
Support Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.2
Size: 64*55*20mm
Weight: 50g

Sony HDR-TG1: World's Smallest and Lightest High-Definition Camcorder

2008-04-04T15:07:00.004+08:00

Thanks to Sony for creating Sony HDR-TG1, the world's smallest and lightest high-definition camcorder.

The tiny camera (as small as a juice box), weighs 300 grams (10.6 ounces) and measures 32 mm x 119 mm x 63 mm (1.3 inches x 4.7 inches x 2.5 inches) but you bet, it's expensive with a cost of $1,271. It can store 55 minutes of full high-definition images with a resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels on an 8 gigabyte memory card.

Here are some of the photos during the product launching:

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USBs in Fruity and Floral Scents

2008-04-04T14:31:00.003+08:00

It's amazing how the today's technology evolves and improves. Not just in terms of the features but in aesthetics as well. Check this USBs from CnMemory. They come in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB and are available in Sunny Raspberry, Pina Colada, Tranquil Escape, Mimosa and Warm Vanilla scents. Each USB also comes in bright and colorful 8 LEDs.

So if you need to freshen up your cubicle from your colleague’s sweat try these scented USB from CnMemory.

*After a long break for this blog, I'm back. :D

iPhone is the "Invention of the Year" According to Time

2007-11-05T09:19:00.003+08:00

Time magazine has voted iPhone as the "Invention of the Year".

The Time gives five reasons why the iPhone is the best thing invented this year:

1. The iPhone is pretty
Most high-tech companies don't take design seriously. They treat it as an afterthought.

2. It's touchy-feely
Apple's engineers used the touchscreen to innovate past the graphical user interface (which Apple helped pioneer with the Macintosh in the 1980s) to create a whole new kind of interface, a tactile one that gives users the illusion of actually physically manipulating data with their hands—flipping through album covers, clicking links, stretching and shrinking photographs with their fingers.

3. It will make other phones better
Jobs didn't write the code inside the iPhone. These days he doesn't dirty his fingers with 1's and 0's, if he ever really did. But he did negotiate the deal with AT&T to carry the iPhone. That's important: one reason so many cell phones are lame is that cell-phone-service providers hobble developers with lame rules about what they can and can't do. AT&T gave Apple unprecedented freedom to build the iPhone to its own specifications. Now other phone makers are jealous. They're demanding the same freedoms. That means better, more innovative phones for all.

4. It's not a phone, it's a platform
When Apple made the iPhone, it didn't throw together some cheap-o bare-bones firmware. It took OS X, its full-featured desktop operating system, and somehow squished it down to fit inside the iPhone's elegant glass-and-stainless-steel case. That makes the iPhone more than just a gadget. It's a genuine handheld, walk-around computer, the first device that really deserves the name.

5. It is but the ghost of iPhones yet to come
The iPhone has sold enough units—more than 1.4 million at press time—that it'll be around for a while, and with all that room to develop and its infinitely updatable, all-software interface, the iPhone is built to evolve. Look at the iPod of six years ago. That monochrome interface! That clunky touchwheel! It looks like something a caveman whittled from a piece of flint using another piece of flint. Now imagine something that's going to make the iPhone look that primitive. You'll have one in a few years. It'll be very cool. And it'll be even cheaper.

Source: Time

Philips' 3D WOWzone

2007-09-04T09:11:00.000+08:00

Philips has been busy with 3D research and development. The company is currently running a demo of their 3D WOWzone, a gigantic 132inch (335 cm) multi-screen 3D wall. The Future Of Things web site estimates that it will cost no less than $100,000 so, buying one for the Super Bowl and then taking it back is out of the picture. The novel aspect of this 3D system is that glasses are not required.

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Ode To My Mobile Phone :(

2007-08-07T12:51:00.000+08:00

I lost my cellphone just a few hours ago. Of course I felt sad and frustrated. Sad because I already love my cellphone...we were together for almost 7 months (up to this date). Frustrated because it was stolen just under my nose. I was able to buy it with my last year's 13 month pay..huhuhuhuhuhu

Let me relay the story:

1. Last night, I wasn't able to sleep because I was thinking that my boyfriend's cellphone was stolen for it's unattended the whole night. Perhaps it's already a premonition.

2. I set the phone's alarm to 6:30 am.

3. The alarm went on..

4. I put off the alarm..it's already 6:30 am.

5. I returned to my sleep and after a few minutes....viola! the cellphone's gone..

It was stolen while I am sleeping beside it...what a tragic case of theft...

All in all, 4 cellphones and a wallet (with 800 pesos) were being stolen in that dark minute. We were able to file the case in a police station but without a suspect. I guess, it will be one of the unsolved cases....

Right now, I am wrestling with the negative and bad emotions....well, God has His own vengeance.

Thanks to my mom's comforting words..and also for john's...hehehehe

For your donations...just drop a comment to this post (i am just joking)

Originally posted at my personal blog.

Pinoy Transformers

2007-08-03T09:10:00.000+08:00

Filipinos are stereotyped by other races as a race with no true identity...wisdom and virtues of the malays + the numerical thinking of the chinese + the europian sophistications + liberal mindedness of the americans + the spice of the arab world.

We loved to have what's in in the international market and we sometimes make an imitation of some things. But we are proud of our race, according to a famous anthropologist : the Filipino race is the most unique and well-blended race in the world, for it's a mixture of of all great races!

Here's one proof. The Pinoy-style transformers. See how talented we are and how sunny our disposition in life is.

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Be Connected With Levi's (Technology & Fashion Fusion)

2007-07-27T15:01:00.000+08:00

Ever since Prada launched their phone last year, the line between fashion and technology has been blurring. Now, Levi's Accessory Collection has got in on the action, with a slick, steel mobile phone of their own.

Presented in a sturdy riveted steel casing and with a unique detachable chain, the phone will be available in metallic silver, black and brown copper, with shiny or matte options. Under license by the Paris-based ModeLabs Group, it will be available in selected stores from September, and includes:

MP3 player
2 mp camera
a Levi's custom-designed graphic interface
a mirror screen .

'As pioneers of the connection between fashion and technology, we wanted to create an accessory that combines design aesthetics with consumer needs', said You Nguyen, Senior Vice President of Levi's Product.

Here are the images of the Prada's and Levi's phones. Compare and contrast:

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MySpace Deletes 29,000 Accounts

2007-07-26T10:41:00.000+08:00

MySpace, a popular internet social network reported that it detected and deleted 29,000 convicted sex offenders on its service, more than four times the figure it had initially reported.

I guess this is the management's action after some of its young members fell prey to adult predators posing as minors over the past year. The families of several teenage girls sexually assaulted by MySpace members sued the service in January for failing to safeguard its young members.

As of May, there were about 600,000 registered sex offenders in the United States. So,guys and gals, you should be careful in trusting a stranger.

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

2007-07-24T11:29:00.000+08:00

The new Harry Potter book sold like hot cakes this past few days! News said that 8.3 million copies were being sold in its first 24 hours on sale in U.S. thus setting a new record. Deathly Hallows averaged more than 300,000 copies in sales per hour - more than 5,000 a minute.

At $34.99 a piece, the last Potter book generated far more revenue than the opening weekend of the latest Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which came out last July 10th.

So have you read the book? Some were searching over the net for copies that leaked in pdf form. I have two copies here. The first one looks like the screen shots of every page of the book while the other one is in text. Want to have a copy? Your time will not be waisted because they were exact copy of the genuine! Leave a message now...hehehe

Burj: Dubai: World's Tallest Building

2007-07-23T16:07:00.000+08:00

The United Arab Emirates has just stolen the crown from Taiwan in the tallest building stakes. The Burj Dubai, still under construction, reached 141 stories as of 21/07/07. The structure stands an impressive 512.1m (1,680ft) tall.

The Taipei 101, in Taiwan, was the previous titleholder standing at 508m high and resided above the rest of the architectural world since its opening in 2004. The developers of the Burj Dubai, Emaar properties, declined to comment on how tall the completed structure would be.

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Next iPod: An iPhone Without The Phone

2007-07-20T08:36:00.000+08:00

According to TechGear, reports from Taiwan suggest that Apple may launch next month a new iPod that looks, feels and works like an iPhone, but without the phone part. Analysts predicted that this iPod will cost $300.

So I guess, people from all walks of life will be waiting for this!

Universal Remote Control Via Hand Gesture

2007-07-16T16:37:00.000+08:00

Australian scientists have developed a remote that sits by your TV and tracks hand gestures to operate your television, DVD player and up to 6 other devices (basically, as many as you can shake a fist at. A box that sits on a television set has a camera that watches you. Hand and arm movements are interpreted by software, and commands are sent to the TV, DVD player and music system.

A clenched fist means "start", an outstretched hand with closed fingers means "power on", a thumbs-up sign means "up" and a sideways victory sign means "channel".

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OpenMoko NEO 1973: iPhone Killer?

2007-07-13T10:32:00.001+08:00

After seemingly endless delays, the OpenMoko phone is already available for purchase from OpenMoko.com. This is the first version of the NEO 1973 mobile phone, which carries the Linux kernel inside and is not locked to a specific network. It's not as jaw-droppingly pretty as the iPhone, but it shares a design philosophy -- no buttons, just a screen -- and it's ready to be loaded with any number of open-source software applications. The base version of the NEO sells for $300. It has a 2.8" VGA touch screen, a micro SD card slot, a USB port and 2.5G GSM quad band capability.

Slimmer PSP

2007-07-13T10:01:00.000+08:00

It's spreading over the internet, Sony Corporation will launch a slimmer model of its PlayStation Portable handheld game player this coming September, in its latest attempt to ignite demand for its game hardware and compete better with Nintendo Co. Ltd.

According to Sony Computer Entertainment Chief Executive Kazuo Hirai, "From a distance, this PSP might not look very different from the current model ... but when you have it in your hand, the difference becomes quite clear." It's actually 33 percent lighter than the current PSP. It's also 19 percent slimmer!

So before hitting the market, we should have a first glance of this slimmer PSPs provided by Kotaku.

iPod Users: Beware!

2007-07-12T09:29:00.000+08:00

This post must be a warning to iPod users. Listen to an iPod during a storm and you may get more than electrifying tunes according to Yahoo news. Recently, a Canadian jogger suffered wishbone-shaped chest and neck burns, ruptured eardrums and a broken jaw when lightning traveled through his music player's wires.

Always remember that lightning strikes can occur even if a storm is many miles away, so lightning safety experts have been pushing the slogan "When thunder roars, go indoors".

Apple Evolution: 1976 Through 2007

2007-07-10T16:10:00.000+08:00

Edwin Tofslie assembled nearly every Apple product from the company's history into one giant picture. This was created to show the evolution of the form factor and industrial design of the products, not to show every single model or upgrade Apple has launched.

Just click the image for a larger view of squares, circles and squares!

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Transformers: XBOX 360

2007-07-09T15:40:00.000+08:00

According to movie critics, Tranformers movie is worth seeing. And so, the game can also be enjoyed even at home. Here's a video clip to have a look-and-feel.

The Cheats:
Play with Generation 1 Skins for Optimus Prime, Starscream, Jazz
Enter codes at the "Campaign/Bonus Features" main menu.

Enter codes for each character during one of their missions. This will change the character's appearance to their Generation 1 skin.

Key: U= Up D=Down L=Left R=Right

D D U U R R R Generation 1 Skin Optimus Prime
R D L L D U U Generation 1 Skin Starscream
L U D D L U R Generation 1 Skin Jazz
R U U D R L L Unlocks the two Cybertron missions.

Note: Use of these cheats will prevent you from achieving gamerscore!

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iPhone 2?

2007-07-09T15:21:00.000+08:00

Amidst the iPhone mania, you would be surprised to hear an announcement of an iPhone 2, right? Well, don't be shocked. just enjoy and laugh it out!

P.S. This can be a "Paris Hilton" haters must-have gadget.

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Another 'Dramatic Chipmunk' Video

2007-07-05T10:20:00.000+08:00

We've seen the "Dramatic Chipmunk," a 5-second clip of a chubby rodent making a foreboding face at the camera that took the web by storm. Now, he's back with a new video! Watch as he portray another role here.

P.S. He's a prairie dog not a chipmunk. Crave posted this video to spice up the 4th of July celebration.

WildCharge: Wireless Charger

2007-07-05T08:24:00.000+08:00

WildCharge Inc., the leader in wire-free electric power delivery, is set to begin taking orders for its much anticipated WildCharger, an eye-catching, ultra thin pad that delivers full power to WildCharge-enabled device resting on it – on July 7th, 2007.

By simply plugging in an adapter to gadgets such as iPods and mobile phones, and placing them on the charging pad, they will begin gathering power for charging and operating. A great way to reduce messy cables on your table and save the cable-plugging hassles. The kind of convenience that once you got used to, you’ll never look back! Now that’s Life Unplugged!

Mark this date – 7-7-07 – a lucky number indeed!

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iPhone: After The Release

2007-07-03T13:42:00.000+08:00

Apple’s iPhone is a product that’s been years in the making. Apple’s designers have been working on it for years, and the Web has been buzzing about Apple’s entry into the phone market for just as long—or maybe even longer. But now, after six months of intense speculation since its introduction at Macworld Expo, the iPhone has arrived. Although the iPhone is not without a few quirks, it makes good on the hype that surrounded it.

Some Wall Street analysts say that Apple might have sold as many as 700,000 iPhones over the device’s opening weekend. It’s clear that the iPhone generated a lot of interest on Friday’s launch day (June 29). Some shoppers reported delays in activation but AT&T said most issues have been resolved.

While most iPhone owners couldn't wait to try out their pricey new gadgets, a few raced to break them apart that revealed iPhones' closely guarded secrets: The names of the companies that supplied the chips and other electronic components for the highly anticipated device.

A video on YouTube showing two guys banging away at an iPhone with a hammer and nail had garnered 56,000 views and was the 13th most-watched clip on the site last Sunday. Watching the clip, it is difficult to see what was learned from the destruction.

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