New Zune Originals 80GB models

Take note, Zune dudes and dudettes: the Zune Originals engraving - which has heretofore been relegated to the 4GB and 8GB flash versions of Microsoft's new player - is now available on the big daddy, the 80GB. That's right -- now text, wild graphics, and combinations of the two can be emblazoned upon your media player, serving as a testament to your original and inimitable personality till the end of time. Did we mention it's free? Motor over there and check it out, right this second.

Source: techgadgetblog.blogspot.com

iPod Alarm Clock Radio

Typical bedside clock radios have limited features and a single tinned speaker, but this device has a stereo speaker system that projects clear sound at low and high volumes alike, and it houses and charges your iPod, allowing you to playback your entire music catalog at bedside. Two strontium-ferrite speakers have increased audio sensitivity for clearer highs, a richer midrange, and fuller bass. The docking station can accommodate any size iPod, including photo and mini models (a special jack and patch cord allow connection with non-docking iPods, CD players, or other MP3 devices). Your docked iPod recharges automatically, and can be used while charging. The alarm can be set to wake up to a song from your iPod, and the unit also has a buil t-in AM/FM radio, a classic buzzer, and snooze. You can also set the clock radio to play for a set time before shutting off. Automatic reactivation resets the alarm for the same time the next day (can be turned off if desired), and the time is set simply by selecting your time zone with the touch of a button (includes 12-year calendar). The easy-to-read display has a one-touch backlight. iPod not included. 2 3/4" H x 9 1/4" W x 5 1/2" D. (3 lbs.)

site: thegadgetbox

Real Geeks Clock

So what time is it now?

Brilliant Sand-Glass

Source: davidorgell

Glass capsule of this sand-glass is set up in the gold body and instead of sand to determine the time here 2000 of brilliants are used. This sand-glass would be properly to name brilliant-glass.
As you guess this is work of the famous jewelry house – De Beers.

Top 10 Geek Cufflinks

Geeky cufflinks are very-very fun, but not always of the best quality and design so sometimes the DIY feeling shines through a little too much.

But if you want it is possible to find them in good quality too. Cuff ‘N’ Collars offers a wide variety of beautiful cufflinks. Below are listed top 10 favorites of the “geek genre”.

They all cost about $19 USD a pair.



Test Card - television with black and white test card on screen.



Gadget King - mobile phone.




Favourite Tunes - personal music player.



Pressing Buttons - insert and delete computer keys.



Office Help - stapler and hold puncher.



Internet Boom - WWW & Dot Com.

Climate Nav I - compass and Celsius thermometer.
Internet Surfer - the @ symbol in black.



Control Escape - Escape and Control computer keys.

Email Mania - the @ symbol in silver.

Source: cuffncollar.com

Grundig's Davio 7 portable LCD TV appears at IFA

Grundig, fine purveyor of all sorts of electronics, is worried that you're not watching enough TV. Sure, you've got one in the living room, the bedroom, and the kitchen, but what about out in the garden? At your beach house? What about one to take camping? Well that's where the company's Davio 7 portable LCD TV comes in. Your new best friend boasts an active matrix, 7-inch, 720 x 576 screen, a DVB-T digital tuner with MPEG2, standard analog tuner, passive magnet antenna, and a whopping two hours of playing time with its lithium-polymer battery. Grundig claims that it's the perfect thing for "TV fanatics and outdoor enthusiasts," which would seem to be a contradiction in terms -- unless of course you're trying to sell a portable TV. Priced at around €179 (or $241), no word yet on availability.

Source: engdadget

Safari exploit gives hackers full control over iPhones and possibly PCs and Macs

Oops, researchers just unveiled a pretty serious security vulnerability in the iPhone. More specifically, it's Apple's Safari web browser which exhibits the vulnerability. Researchers at Independent Security Evaluators have used the vulnerability to take malicious control of the iPhone from rogue websites loaded with the exploit. Once in, researchers have full administrative access over the phone allowing them to listen in on room audio or snatch the SMS log, address book, call history, email passwords and more -- we're talking full access to your phone. Researchers note that the only way to stay safe is to check those URLs and only visit sites that you trust (which isn't very reassuring) and "may or may not be exploitable" from Mac and PC versions of Safari -- the same vulnerability exists only they haven't written the proof-of-concept exploit to test it yet. Apple has been notified of the vulnerability and a proposed fix with full public disclosure coming at the BlackHat conference on August 2nd. You listening InfoSec Sellout? That's how you report a bug. Check the exploit in video form after the break.

Source: engadgetmobile

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Wireless USB finds its way to Dell and Lenovo laptops

If you're like us, you've bopped along happily once or twice to USB.org's funky little wireless promo video, hoping that someday the wire-free utopia it promises could become a reality. Well now Lenovo and Dell have put us one step closer to the prize with two new laptops. Both the Dell Inspiron 1720 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 and T61p models are expected to be Wireless USB certified any day now, and ready to connect to... um, something. As the standard is just starting to see the light of day, there aren't a lot of options available unless you decide to get jiggy with a wireless router such as this Belkin hub -- but if things go as planned, in the next few years we'll all be trashing our wires and listening to really bad instrumental rock -- just like in the video you can watch after the break.

Source: CNET

Hitachi, JCB developing biometric payment system

Considering all the companies that have already (or almost) jumped on the cashless bandwagon, it follows logic that another duo of Japanese firms are bringing their own biometric payment system to the forefront. Reportedly, Hitachi and JCB Co. Ltd. are working hand in hand (ahem) to develop a system that would "identify the veins on a person's finger" in order to sync with their credit card or bank data and complete a purchase. As expected, the companies are pushing their creation as a safer and more reliable method of paying for items, and while there's no telling how quickly customers are apt to implement said technology, Hitachi has reportedly stated that it would "launch an experiment in September involving 200 of its employees to see if it is commercially viable to introduce the system in shops, banks and other businesses."

Source: engadget

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NEC unveils 19-inch MultiSync LCD1990SX monitor

Looking for a 4:3 version of NEC's 1940WCXM LCD? If so, the firm's newest 19-incher just may pique your interest, as the LCD1990SX arrives with a 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 1,500:1 contrast ratio, 250cd/m2 brightness, eight-millisecond response time, and 178-degree viewing angles to boot. Moreover, this unit features automatic black level adjustment, DVI / VGA inputs, a built-in power supply, VESA mount compatibility, and comes in both black and white color schemes. No word on whether Americans will see this on their soil anytime soon, but it should surface in Japan late next month.

Source: engadget

Windows Home Server RC1 gets tested, reviewed

We know, you're perfectly capable of downloading the release candidate of Windows Home Server (or just waiting it out for the finalized version), but if you'd rather a stranger's machine be the test bed and suffer through those early adopter glitches, Terracode has done you the favor. In a fairly comprehensive review of WHS RC1, we're shown the relatively painless setup process, numerous advanced settings for automated backup, media sharing, and remote access, and even a glimpse into the DLNA streaming capabilities. While the overview took a very visual and numbers driven approach, it was derived that the Remote Desktop function wasn't exactly cut out for "intensive work," but overall, the software performed admirably and could very well be awarded a few extra gold stars if Microsoft irons out the sluggish kinks that were found. So, if you're still feeling anxious about pulling the trigger on trying this yourself, be sure and tag the read link to see what you're missing.

Source: engadget

Toshiba's gigabeat U202 supports direct-to-MP3 ripping

If you passed on Toshiba's first few U-series DAPs due to their lively color schemes and substitutable feature sets, the new 2GB U202 goes a long ways to correct both of those quibbles. The exceedingly simplistic device dons a silver / black motif, an uncomplicated "PlusPad" control scheme, and a 1.1-inch color OLED display. Furthermore, this unit sports the same 20-hour battery life, FM tuner, and MP3 / WMA / WAV playback capabilities as its predecessor, but the newfangled direct-to-MP3 CD ripping ability enables users to "record audio tracks digitally from a CD player directly to the gigabeat." Consider it yours in one to two weeks for $99.99.

Source: bussinesswire

Sony PS3 1.90 and PSP 3.52 firmware updates ready to download

Get your software update on kids, Sony's latest firmware is available now for your Sony PS3 and PSP rigs. While the PSP pulls a minor 0.01 update offering a boost in both security and playable network titles under [Game], the real sauce comes by way of firmware 1.90 for the PS3. Custom photo wallpapers for the XMB, messaging emoticons, AVCHD video playback direct from Memory Stick or camcorder, DMB sorting of hard drive-based games, upscaled CD audio over HDMI or digital optical outs, and a new forced 1080p24 HDMI output for Blu-ray films. Best of all perhaps, is the new "eject disc" option from the controller to keep your lazy meat sack planted on the couch just that much longer.

Source: Joystiq

iPhone: real user feedback

We bumped into an iPhone early adopter named Ron at University Coffee (Palo Alto) and discussed about his experience.

Unsurprisingly, he thought that the display was just beautiful. He was watching a video in landscape mode, and we could witness how smooth it was. But despite the size of the screen, the virtual keyboard is still far from being as good as a real one. Heavy blackberry users, you can forget about replacing your *real* QWERTY keyboard.

There was a detail that was not widely reported on (at least that I know of): the iPhone audio jack connector. It is so recessed that many non-Apple headphones won’t fit without the ugly adapter shown on the photo (a Belkin, apparently). It’s a faux pas, but it is financially smart: the ugly adapter costs an extra $10 or so. It’s not really a problem: if one has been waiting in line and battling the crowd to unload $499 or $599 after signing a pre-marital contract with Cingular – shelling an extra 10 bucks doesn’t seem so bad.

On the good side, WiFi users can rejoice: Ron reports that the WiFi functionality works really well. The phone is pretty smart at detecting and using available networks. It’s good because the old EDGE data connection that the device supports is weak – or/and lame (as predicted).

Ron thinks that the iPhone will be a commercial success even if it’s not yet the perfect phone (as predicted). Thanks Ron for sharing your experience with complete strangers.

Our sister-site Uberpulse has a video of Steve Jobs doing a field trip to the Palo Alto Apple Store conveniently located a few blocks from his house. check it out and feel the Apple love – without having to rub against hordes of sweaty fans (priceless).

Source: ubergizmo

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SONY DVD Direct allows users to bypass PCs

It can take a lot of time to create a DVD of vacation videos. And in today’s fast paced, convenience obsessed culture, few don’t want to go the time or effort to learn how to not only edit their home movies, but to encode the footage and even author a DVD of them.

A new entry in the home movie convenience market is the Sony VRD-MC5 DVD Direct, which allows video users to hook up a camcorder and burn directly to DVD without a PC. It’s not a new product, nor is Sony the only kid on the block, but what makes it noteworthy is that the VRD-MC5 now comes with HD support. Which means users of high definition camcorders can now burn directly to Blueray as well.

Users can burn up to 95 minutes of high definition video or 2,000 still pictures on one disc. And while the good news is, that SD users can take advantage of it as well, as the VRD-MC5 will also make standard definition DVDs. The downside, is that for HD users, Sony is being true to form by requiring that HD video can only burn in the proprietary format of AVCHD video. This means that users are once again forced into Sony’s proprietary revenue stream and can’t use any other camcorder that doesn’t record in their format.

The VRD-MC5 comes with standard connections - S-Video, DV, composite video, USB, and slots for CompactFlash, SD cards (really? Wow), Memory Stick and a USB port for hard drives – but strangely omits the HD standard HDMI connection. It also has a 2.5-inch color LCD screen.

And at a price of $230, even with it’s proprietary shortcomings, it’s a bargain for those wanting to archive raw footage.

Source: coolest-gadgets

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Ducati teams up with SanDisk

Ducati fans will be thrilled to know that the company has collaborated with SanDisk to come up with the Extreme Ducati Edition USB flash drive and the Extreme Ducati Edition SD and CF memory cards. The USB flash drive comes in the shape of a MotoGP bike's rear end, complete with the Ducati Corse logo, black trim, and glossy red paint job. It's red taillight illuminates whenever there is any data transfer going on. The special edition CF and SD cards will feature Ducati red, MotoGP racers, and the Ducati Corse logo emblazoned across - nothing as adventurous as the USB flash drive. The Extreme Ducati Edition USB flash drive will retail for $124.99, while the Extreme Ducati Edition 4GB SD and 4GB/8GB CF cards will retail for $164.99 and $129.99/$314.99 respectively. Geeks can now have their data transfer 'race' in the office a racetrack flavor.

Source: ubergizmo

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Hitachi's world's first Blu-ray camcorders coming this year

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Meet the Blu-ray video cameras from Hitachi. Sure, at this point they're just non-functional mock-ups, but later in the year we can expect to see a series of camcorders featuring Hitachi's new 8cm BD/DVD drive bundled with a biggie, 5.3 megapixel CMOS sensor capable of recording at full 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. In fact, Hitachi claims that their Wooo-branded camcorders could be introduced as early as Fall. The cams would record up to 7GB of MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video on 8cm BD-RE/R media or 5 times less on 8cm DVD-RAM/RW/R discs. Uh, Hoozah? Picture of the actual drive mechanism after the break.

Source: engadget

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Apple set to shine

And I'm not talking about its sterling stock performance either. Word has it that Apple has filed a patent which involves a visual overhaul for the company's MacBook touchpads and iPod Click Wheel. This proposed technology involves lighting and color responses to user interaction, which means each time you access your iPod or navigate your MacBook using its touchpad, your eyes will be treated to a visual feast of a certain degree. This greatly enhances the aesthetic appeal of either device, and could prove to be the factor to clinch sales from fence sitters thus far. For existing owners of iPods and MacBooks, would you make an upgrade just because of these visual improvements, or would you rather take a more practical and pragmatic approach by going according to your needs?

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Mustek TRAVELFOTO coming soon

Mustek has introduced its new TRAVELFOTO digital photo fram/alarm clock combo device, making it the ideal gadget to have by your bedside, in a cubicle, or even as your travel companion. No longer do you need to settle for prints in your wallet whenever you miss your dearest who's far away at home, as the TRAVELFOTO boasts a 1.5" CSTN color LCD display. I do question the wisdom in using a USB 1.1 port instead of USB 2.0 considering how that's the standard these days. The Mustek TRAVELFOTO not only displays photos but the time, date, and indoor temperature as well. It is powered by a couple of AAA batteries. You can look out for Mustek's PF-E150 TRAVELFOTO in stores this August onwards, retailing for $39.99 each.

Source: Mustek

LG music phone ‘MuziQ’ to debut in USA through Sprint Nextel

LG launched its clamshell music phone ‘MuziQ(model: LG-LX570)’ in USA market through Sprint Nextel Corporation.

It supports high-speed music downloads via ‘Music Store’ of Sprint Nextel. Employing circular touch keypad for listening music, it allows users to feel small vibration when they touch the keypad, having accuracy of input.

Including 1.3M camera, MicroSD memory slot supporting up to 4GB capacity, the MuziQ also offers Bluetooth connectivity, FM transmitter and multitasking function.

Source: aving

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Pricing announced for HP Compaq's 2710p Tablet PC

Time to start counting those pennies, HP just announced the pricing on their new 12.1-inch, 3.6-pound 2710p Tablet PC. $1,649 gets you through the door sans OS but with a 1.06GHz Core 2 Duo ULV U7500 processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, GMA X3100 graphics, and 60GB 4200 PATA disk. Bump it up to $2,478 for a 1.2GHz U7600, 80GB 4200RPM PATA disk, 2GB memory, Bluetooth 2.0, and a Vista Business pre-install. Each config brings that thin, bright, battery friendly WXGA LED-backlit display (with digitizer) we've heard rumored since January. However, HP confusingly masks this important fact with superfluous marketing speak by calling 'em "Illumi-Lite" displays. In fact, you won't find a mention of LED backlighting anywhere on the product page, not even in the detailed specifications. Oh right, consumers are idiots... gotcha. Still no release date so Lenovo X-series owners can rest easy for the time being.

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GlobalSats BT-359C Bluetooth GPS receiver

GlobalSat, purveyors of fine GPS-related products such as a stylish GPS watch and the child-tracking, parent-worrying GPS "phone", has launched a new Bluetooth receiver sure to make your teeth chatter with excitement. The BT-359C is the latest and greatest the California-based company has on offer, featuring a SiRF Star III low-power chipset, Bluetooth 2.0, and a built-in ceramic patch antenna. The receiver can be coupled to PDAs, or laptops via its "Serial Port Profile", and provides faster acquisition times and improved accuracy in "urban canyons" (which we're pretty sure is fancy GPS-speak for "cities"). The BT-359C will be sold at AT&T retail locations, and is available now online for $159.99.

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Broadcast your favourite music DJmix 2000

You can buy this device only for $140. So what are the components of Comodo DJmix 2000? This is a USB radio interface that allows you to broadcast your top 100 right to your listeners. Also all needed software is included. You can use 1/8 inch microphone and line inputs for additional devices. LED level meter, transport controls, echo control will show you all necessary information. Must have for all internet DJs or for all who wants to start own DJs carrier.

Microsoft will ship Xbox 360 in Europe since the August

Microsoft announced that on August 24-th Xbox 360 Elite will go to the Europe. Also Microsoft shared that Xbox Live in Europe and Canada will be able to share video download goodies currently being enjoyed by their US counterparts, including but not limited to that hefty high-def Disney catalog that Microsoft is adding to the service tonight.

New Zieo NX600-HD laptop from Evesham

Even with some problems but Evesham adds new models to it’s products. This model of notebook staffed with 17 inch HD screen, NVIDIAs GeForce 87000M GT and Intel support. Instead of HD DVD or Blu-ray drives, it has only dual-layer DVD-RW drive.

I think you can be interested in other configuration parameters such as Inter Core 2 Duo T7500, 2GB DDR II RAM, 120 Gb Hdd, wireless Mini PCIe 802.11agn LAN, built in 1.3 megapixel camera, built in Media Card Reader. All of this is controlled by Vista Home Premium. Price of such laptop is £1,399. And for additional £200 you will get upgraded version with Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 processor and 160GB HDD.

New alternative to iPhone

What is Neonode N2? Neonode N2 is new alternative to iPhone that supports 3G. From the one hand it hasn’t WiFi, EDGE and just 2 inch screen(iPhone has 3,5 inch). But from the other hand this is gadget with full sensor screen that not only spy your touches but even spy your finger moves. This device has Windows CE 2005 operation system running on it. Also Neonode N2 provides synchronization with computer with ActiveSync but doesn’t support applications developed for Windows Mobile. Also you can use 2MP camera that supports MPEG4 video capturing.
This is only European phone so you can buy it in Sout-Eastern Europe. It’s price is approximately 534$.
So I think that all Europeans who hasn’t opportunity to buy iPhone or prefer other device with similar features can easily use this alternative. Of course Apple is wide spread brand but we need to take a chance for other companies to spread their products. And brand DOESN’T MEAN that it is the best. First of all you need to try these devices and choose one, that you like most of all.

World’s Smallest Flash Cards for Mobile Phones - SanDisk 8Gb microSDHC Cards

June 28, 2007 SanDisk Corporation has begun sampling 6- and 8-gigabyte (GB) microSD High Capacity (microSDHC) flash memory cards to major phone manufacturers and mobile network operators (MNOs) for testing and evaluation. The new cards are ideal for the growing number of feature-rich multimedia handsets that bring together phones, music players, hand-held computers, digital cameras and more. Pricing has not yet been determined but we can expect to see them at retail well before the end of the year.

“With these new cards, any mobile phone with a compatible microSDHC slot will have just as much storage as the largest-capacity iPhone,” said Jeff Kost, vice president and general manager of the Mobile Consumer Solutions division at SanDisk. “What’s more, removable cards make it easy to share content you create with friends, ‘sideload’ files from a computer, and add more storage simply by purchasing more cards. By offering capacities of 6GB and 8GB, SanDisk is poised to enable people to enjoy more photos, more map data for navigation, more videos, more games and more music, wherever they go, on any phone with a compatible microSDHC slot.”

SDHC is the designation for any SD or SD-based card that is larger than 2GB and adheres to the new SD 2.00 specification required for cards and hosts to support 4GB to 32GB capacities. The specification was developed by the SD Association, an industry standards board, which has also created three classes to define minimum sustained data transfer speed. These cards adhere to the SD Speed Class 4 Rating.3

Source: gizmag.com

Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a webcam that’s exciting, but the Quickcam Pro 9000 makes me want to revisit that category of devices. Obviously image quality is key for a imaging device so Logitech went to Carl Zeiss, a name that you might have heard before, as their optics are used by Nokia in their N73 or Sony on many of their consumer cameras.

With a good lens, light comes in nicely but you also need a good sensor to actually capture that light correctly. Logitech included a 2Megapixel light sensor, which is quite better than most webcams. However, to get the best sharpness possible, Logitech has included an auto-focus (yes, just like the iSight, although a bit late). The auto-focus is better than Apple’s, according to Logitech. We haven’t done a side-by-side with our iSight, but we can say that the overall image quality is better.

Of course, Logitech has continually improved their software offering and the accompanying webcam utility allows user to apply image filtering effects in real-time. Our favorite one is the “old grainy film” effect that turns your webcast into a classic movie.

Key Features

* Carl Zeiss Five-element lens
* Autofocus system automatically tracks motion and refocuses images in less than three seconds
* Two-megapixel sensor
* Support for 720p HD video format
* Webcam can record to disc at resolution of 960 x 720 (4x3)
* Record video at up to 30 frames per second
* Logitech® RightLight™ 2 technology adjusts intelligently to produce the best possible image in difficult lighting situations
* Integrated mic with Logitech® RightSound™ technology eliminates echo and background noise
* Logitech Video Effects software allows personalized conversations by using 3D avatars, face accessories and fun filters that mimic actual facial expressions and motions
* Warranty 2-year limited hardware warranty

System Requirements

* Windows® 2000, XP or Vista
* Pentium® III 700MHz or AMD Athlon® Processor 700MHz (Recommended Pentium® P4 2.4 GHz or better)
* 128MB RAM (256MB RAM Recommended)

Source: ubergizmo.com

New details about the iPhone

Remember the winning Engadget commercial, "The Long Arm of Steve Jobs"? We posted it after the break, but finding someone who's spent some serious time with a pre-launch iPhone and getting them to talk is basically a lot like that. Still, we managed to smuggle out some freshly leaked details from a very trusted inside source who's been fooling around with a unit. Here's what they had to say:

• The keyboard was simply described as "disappointing". Keyboarding with two thumbs often registers multiple key presses (two or three at a time) resulting in a lot of mistakes. The best way to type is with a single finger (as shown in most of Apple's demos), but two thumbs is supposedly very difficult. After trying it for a number of days our source gave up using their thumbs.
  
• The text auto-correction only works well for simple words, but doesn't work for proper names. We can only assume this bit will get better with time as Apple fills out its predictive text dictionary.
  
• "It won't replace a BlackBerry. It's not good for text input. It's just not a business product."
• The touchscreen was said to, in general, require somewhat hard presses to register input, and needs some getting used to.
• In addition to its dock, the iPhone comes packaged with a polishing cloth (the thing's supposedly a fingerprint magnet, no surprise) and the usual smallish power adapter.
• The Bluetooth headset will debut in the $120 range, and will come with its own dock for charging both the phone and the headset. The headset will feature a miniature magnetic charging interface á la MagSafe.

Click on for more impressions on the headset, browser, YouTube, and more.

• The Bluetooth headset has a hidden LED and is supposedly a very small and elegant device. Sound quality is said to be "typical". There is no clip; like many headsets you're expected to just let it hang out of your ear, as previously shown.
• The browser "worked well" but page load speeds on EDGE were just as slow as expected. It sounds like 3G users will have a tough run with this.
  
• Users must scroll through the address book (or use the alphabet-drag on the side) -- one cannot bring up the keyboard and type in a name, as many of us are used to.
• Shocker: YouTube over EDGE didn't work well at all, and will basically necessitate use of WiFi.

Ok, that's all we've got for now. At this point we're just really looking forward to putting the spurs to this thing -- Apple is hyping this product like nothing we've ever seen before, and we're ready to bring every detail to light. In the mean time, here's that commercial again.

Source: engadget.com

Did Apple develop an iPhone RSS reader?

This one's interesting: why is there an active URL at reader.mac.com which seems to semi-clearly depict an iPhone using a web RSS interface, and clearly states "This application can only be viewed using the iPhone"? We don't know. We tried spoofing the iPhone user agent to no avail, so it looks like we'll have to wait another couple of days before we find out whether Apple's rolled out a web RSS reader for mobile Safari users, or whether this is all just a big tease. But man, this might almost be as good as the RSS button on that Samsung phone.

Source: engadget.com

iLuv to present wine glass concept docking speaker

iLuv presented its wine glass concept docking speaker during SEK 2007.

Source: aving.net

Seagate to announce the launch of its 1TB hard drives

SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- Seagate(www.seagate.com) announced the launch of its 1TB hard drive ‘Barracuda 7200.11’ and ‘Barracuda ES.2’ in Korea market, which support 7,200 RPM, 32MB cash, 8.5ms read seek time and a 5-year warranty.

This 1TB hard drive is composed of four disks, providing cool operating temperature and low power consumption with extended hard drive life.
According to the company, the hard drives are expected to be released in 3rd quarter.

Source: aving.net

Sarotech's Cutie Bio portable HDD sports fingerprint scanner

Cute though it may be, Sarotech's Cutie Bio portable hard drive is downright serious about data protection. Not one to let a lingering stranger peek beneath its dazzling shell, this pocket-friendly drive touts a built-in fingerprint scanner to protect the owner from spying eyes should it become lost or stolen. Additionally, the drive is built to handle drops and shocks as the head parks itself in freefall, and the USB 2.0 connection ensures speedy transfers when in a rush. Inside, you'll find a 2.5-inch 100GB hard drive just hankering for piles upon piles of juicy information, and this uber-protective device will run you ₩150,000 ($162) whenever it lands in South Korea.

Source: engadget.com

Hands-on with T-Mobile HotSpot @Home

Roaming from cell towers to WiFi hotspots and back on the same phone sounds pretty cool, right? Engadget Mobile has the lowdown on T-Mobile's HotSpot @Home service -- the Nokia 6086, the Linksys router, the whole shebang -- so head on over to get an up-close peek at the goods!

Source: engadget.com

AT&T and Apple Announce Simple, Affordable Service Plans for iPhone

ATLANTA and CUPERTINO, California—June 26, 2007—AT&T Inc. and Apple® today announced three simple, affordable service plans for iPhone™ which start at just $59.99 per month. All three plans include unlimited data, Visual Voicemail, 200 SMS text messages, roll-over minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling. With everything else already included, iPhone customers can easily choose the plan that’s right for them based on the amount of voice minutes they plan to use each month. In addition, iPhone customers can choose from any of AT&T’s standard service plans.

“AT&T has the largest voice and data network in America, the largest mobile-to-mobile calling community and the fewest dropped calls,” said Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO, AT&T. “AT&T has invested more than 16 billion dollars in its wireless network between 2005 and 2007, and iPhone customers will enjoy the best voice and data network in the nation.”

“We want to make choosing a service plan simple and easy, so every plan includes unlimited data with direct Internet access, along with Visual Voicemail and a host of other goodies,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We think these three plans give customers the flexibility to experience all of iPhone’s revolutionary features at affordable and competitive prices.”

All iPhone plans include Visual Voicemail, an industry first, which allows consumers to see a listing of their voicemails, decide which messages to listen to, then go directly to those messages without listening to previous messages. Just like email, Visual Voicemail on iPhone enables users to immediately and randomly access the messages that interest them most. Unlike most wireless plans that charge additional fees for new features, there are no additional fees for Visual Voicemail.

iPhone introduces an entirely new user interface based on a revolutionary multi-touch display and pioneering new software that allows users to control iPhone with just a tap, flick or pinch of their fingers. iPhone combines three products into one small and lightweight handheld device—a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod®, and the Internet in your pocket with best-ever applications on a mobile phone for email, web browsing and maps. iPhone ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, which completely redefines what users can do on their mobile phones.

Pricing & Availability

iPhone goes on sale at 6:00 p.m. (local time) on Friday, June 29 and will be sold in the US through Apple’s retail and online stores and AT&T retail stores. iPhone will be available in a 4GB model for $499 (US) and an 8GB model for $599 (US), and will work with either a PC or Mac®. All iPhone monthly service plans are available for individuals and families and are based on a new two-year service agreement with AT&T. Individual plans are priced at $59.99 for 450 minutes, $79.99 for 900 minutes and $99.99 for 1,350 minutes. All plans include unlimited data (email and web), Visual Voicemail, 200 SMS text messages, roll over minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile and a one-time activation fee of $36. Family plans are also available.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.

About Apple

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and will enter the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.

Press release at apple.com

Apple and AT&T Announce iTunes Activation and Sync for iPhone

CUPERTINO, California and ATLANTA—June 26, 2007—Apple® and AT&T Inc. today announced that iPhone™ users will be able to activate their new iPhones using Apple’s popular iTunes® software running on a PC or Mac® computer in the comfort and privacy of their own home or office, without having to wait in a store while their phone is activated. Activating iPhone takes only minutes as iTunes guides the user through simple steps to choose their service plan, authorize their credit and activate their iPhone. Once iPhone is activated, users can then easily sync all of their phone numbers and other contact information, calendars, email accounts, web browser bookmarks, music, photos, podcasts, TV shows and movies just like they do when they sync their iPods with iTunes.

“Users will be able to activate their new iPhone in the comfort and privacy of their own home or office, without having to wait in a store while their phone is activated,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “There are tens of millions of people in the US who already know how to sync their iPods with iTunes, and syncing their new iPhone with iTunes works the same way.”

“iPhone’s user-driven activation is another example of how AT&T and Apple have partnered to bring innovative new features to our customers,” said Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO, AT&T. “iPhone’s innovative activation and sync is just one example of how this is going to be a real industry game-changer.”

iPhone introduces an entirely new user interface based on a revolutionary multi-touch display and pioneering new software that allows users to control iPhone with just a tap, flick or pinch of their fingers. iPhone combines three products into one small and lightweight handheld device—a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod, and the Internet in your pocket with best-ever applications on a mobile phone for email, web browsing and maps. iPhone ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, which completely redefines what users can do on their mobile phones.

Pricing & Availability

iPhone goes on sale at 6:00 p.m. (local time) on Friday, June 29 and will be sold in the US through Apple’s retail and online stores and AT&T retail stores. iPhone will be available in a 4GB model for $499 (US) and an 8GB model for $599 (US), and will work with either a PC or Mac.

System Requirements

iPhone activation requires an Internet connection; an iTunes Store account or a major credit card; a valid Social Security number (as required by AT&T); the latest version of iTunes available at www.itunes.com and a PC or Mac with a USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems: Mac OS® X v10.4.10 or later; Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later; or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise or Ultimate Edition. iPhone requires a new two-year AT&T service plan. Customers with existing AT&T accounts will have the option of keeping their existing phone number and upgrading their account to work with iPhone. See separate iPhone Service Plan press release for further details.

About Apple

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and will enter the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world’s most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation’s leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.

Press release at apple.com

Seagate can't stop announcing 1TB disks: Barracuda 7200.11 and ES.2

Perhaps due to the raging insecurities of playing catchup to Hitachi's 1TB disk, Seagate just announced a couple more 1TB drives in what has quickly become a confusing HDD line-up. Joining their previously announced 1TB Barracuda 7200.10 are the SATA-equipped Barracuda 7200.11 for consumers and business class Barracuda ES.2 with SAS interface. This time however, Seagate had the good manners to at least provide a date and price: Q3 and $399.99. Right, exactly the same price as Hitachi's 7K1000.

Update: Seagate just gave us some clarification on the 7200.10 vs. 7200.11: "The 7200.10 that was announced was a 250GB single-platter design; the purpose of it was to leverage the new areal densities we achieved and put it into the current 7200.10 chassis with the core electronics. It is shipping today. The 7200.11 and ES.2 use the same areal densities but are a new generation design with updated electronics, etc." So there you have it.

Source: engadget.com

Man talk more on cell phone than woman

As you know by current stereotypes, women usually talk on the phone more than men(I can prove it on my own example, I mean my sister). But this usually causes only for phones. If we speak about cell phones we have an opposite situation.

According to the research average men uses cell phone 458 minutes a month and average women 453 minutes during the same period of time. So we can easily say that men spent more time with their cell phone than women.

Aftermarket Apple iPhone dock will also charge Apple Bluetooth Headset

Pocket Lint has the lowdown on a Chinese, 3rd party, aftermarket (is that enough descriptors for you?) Apple iPhone dock that can charge your iPhone and Apple Bluetooth headset at the same time. Leave it to the Chinese aftermarket, um, market to launch an iPhone dock (of dubious compatibilty) a week before the iPhone is even launched. We're not sure if the genuine Apple iPhone dock makes any provisions to charge the Apple Bluetooth headset - so if this Chinese model ships (and actually works) we could have a case of Chinese aftermarket trumping Apple genuine products! We're not holding our breath on this one.

Source: intomobile.com

Author taps out 384-page book using mobile

Italian author Robert Burnocco has us trumped in style by actually using T9 and his mobile to cobble together a 384-page book in just 17 weeks. He was inspired to write his mobile opus, Compagni di Viaggio (Travelling companion) on the bus as apparently "In public transport, I realized that my imagination was productive and that the ideas abounded." We aren't sure what the buses are like in Italy, be we are usually just surrounded by lunatics and screaming schoolkids on our morning ride, hardly a top spot for creative endeavors.

Source: engadgetmobile.com