JavaScript is mainly used as a client side scripting language, while PHP is a server side technology. Unlike Java or ASP.Net, PHP doesn't have tools to make it work client side. That is why you need to combine JavaScript and PHP scripts to develop powerful web-applications.
One of the frequent problems is defining visitor’s screen resolution using JavaScript tools and passing this data to PHP-script. The following script provides solution for this problem:
<script type=&qout;text/javascript&qout;>
width = screen.width;
height = screen.height;
if (width > 0 && height >0) {
window.location.href = &qout;http://localhost/main.php?width=&qout; + width + &qout;&height=&qout; + height;
} else
exit();
</script>
Copy and paste this code snippet in the text editor, save it as index.htm and run it in your browser. After this code has been executed, a user is automatically redirected to the main.php page where screen resolution is displayed in the browser window.
The main.php looks as follows:
<?php
echo &qout;<h1>Screen Resolution:</h1>&qout;;
echo &qout;Width : &qout;.$_GET['width'].&qout;<br>&qout;;
echo &qout;Height : &qout;.$_GET['height'].&qout;<br>&qout;;
?>
As you can see, passing JavaScript variables in PHP is similar to sending data using GET method.
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Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
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By (blog)
Pageonce, a Palo Alto company we have been following, will is releasing its Cell Minute Tracker, an application that wipes away the ugliness of cell phone bills with the beauty of the iPhone.
Starting tomorrow, Pageonce users will be able to access real-time minute balance, alerts, and bill payment at any time during the billing cycle, making it easy for individuals and families to track and manage minute usage.
Pageonce CEO, Guy Goldstein, cites multiple cases in which families were hit with exorbitant changes due to lack of visibility into the familys cell minute and text usage.
The recent case of a Wyoming family who got hit with a $4,000 charge when their teenage daughter sent 10,000 texts in one month highlighted the importance of knowing how many minutes your family members are using before you receive your monthly statement.
Pageonces mobile app has some cool features. Beyond the standard bill and usage view, Pageonce will enable users to:
Receive alerts when theyve reached 90% of their minutes limit and when bills are due
Breakdown information by family member
View and pay phone bills directly from Cell Minute Tracker on the iPhone
As far as security is concerned, Pageonce has implemented 128 bit SSL encryption, insured by a top 10 A+ rated insurance carrier and a four digit passcode lock capability.
Download the application for $0.99
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Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Writing about rumored specifications of a rumored Zune HD (to be released in the fall) might be a sign that the economy and the tech news are slow, but its just hard not to speculate about it. The rumor says that the spec list is:
NVIDIA Tegra Application Processor
3.6 OLED touch display
4, 8, 16 and 32GB versions
HDMI out
WiFi
The more crunchy bit is that some speculate that the device could run Xbox games. Yes thats a pretty wild speculation. While weve seen Quake 3 running fairly quickly on the Tegra APX platform, there is a serious doubt that Microsoft will have DirectX 9 running on the Zune HD. Im not even mentionning that legions of games are programming stuff at the “driver” level, making even a port of DirectX not sufficient to ensure compatibility. It would be nice, but the chances are quasi null. Neowin, Liveside, via BGR
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Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Weve previously caught sight of pictures of the Tag Heuer Meridiist, and its certainly a pretty phone, and it could probably hold its own against a Vertu. Being insanely priced, its only normal to see some folks decide that they should create a fake version of the phone, and thats what has appeared online – a fake Tag Heuer Meridiist, which does look quite similar to the real thing. If youre willing to compromise and settle for a fake, it will only set you back $290, which is a low lower than about five or six grand for the real deal. From Uberphones.
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Interesting Patent From Apple
Interesting Patent From Apple
Have you ever tried to use your mobile phone when you were jogging? If youve tried it before, you should understand that pressing the buttons on your phone (especially if its a touchscreen device) is no easy feat, since youre bouncing up and down. Apple has filed a rather interesting patent application, which describes a way where the size of the targets (i.e. virtual buttons) can be dynamically increased when it detects jerky motion, which sounds really cool. Of course, theyll need to make sure its calibrated well, you wouldnt want your icons to suddenly balloon in size just because you sneezed, right? Well we see such a feature in future iPhones? From Uberphones.
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AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
Since the iPhone debuted in the AT&T network, the company claimed to have a hard time to cope with the network strain induced by the higher web usage rate of the iPhones users. Now that a Slingbox application exists, AT&T seems to worry that it could push its network over the edge, as video streaming is much more network-intensive than web browsing. Note that limiting the app to WiFi usage is always an option.
Other voices point out that AT&T is working on its own video streaming functionality, hinting that network capacity is indeed sufficient and that AT&T might try to protect some turf here. At the moment, Apple is the one who has rejected the SplingPlayer form the app store, so AT&T is directing questions to them. In the meantime, Apple has not commented on the matter.
At some point, it will be in Apples best interest to work with more than one carrier. Competition might force them to confront every carriers worst nightmare: become a commodity pipe like DSL providers.
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Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
No idea who still stores their music collection in cassete format apart from hoarders, but if you have a technologically averse parent who has yet to figure out how an iPod works, perhaps it is time to usher himher into the world of digital music with the Novac MV-CM001U Cassette-To-MP3 Player. As its name suggests, you are able to do your parents a favor by transferring the content on all their cassettes into the MP3 format, although the final audio quality would be limited by the analog nature of the source. Ripping the songs isnt hard as all you need to do is place the cassette into the wooden box, press Record and youre good to go, although it is definitely much more time consuming compared to the other dying medium - CDs.
Source... Add Comment
USB Lunch Box Warmer
USB Lunch Box Warmer
With devices like the USB Lunch Box Warmer, whats there not to love about this delectable port? After all, this means you no longer need to eat a cold lunch at the office since your boss is too cheap to purchase a microwave for the pantry. While some might have a feeling of deja vu with this piece of news, thats because Thanko released their own USB Lunchbox last year. This time round, this non-Thanko device will be able to heat your lunch up to 50° C (122° F) either when plugged in to a computer via USB or through a power outlet with the included AC Adapter. Too bad the plastic lunch box it comes with doesnt seem to be big enough to cater for those with huge appetites. Be the (temporary) envy of everyone else during lunchtime at the office with the $30 USB Lunch Box Warmer.
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3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion is so confident of their latest 3D mouse that theyve even taken liberties to dub the SpacePilot PRO as the “most powerful 3D Mouse ever”. We wont dispute that as there are only a handful of such mice in the computing world, so it isnt really too hard to pick out a winner considering the SpacePilot PRO is equipped with the following :-
Color LCD display
Improved Navigation for MCAD
Five new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys
One-touch 32 view access
Other design considerations that have been incorporated for a much more pleasant user experience include a soft-coated wrist rest, smoother fingertip control and a symmetrical layout. Each purchase of the SpacePilot PRO comes with a 3-year warranty and will retail for $499.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell is now officially involved with China Mobile to supply a 3G version its Dell Inspiron mini 10 netbook. This is potentially a big deal for Dell because if China Mobile subsidizes a portion of the netbooks cost (this is what we expect), the volumes could turn out to be great. The good news doesnt stop there: Dell has also managed to get deals with Vodaphone in multiple regions and AT&T in the US , among other things. This is no small accomplishment in a space where low-cost is king.
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Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam is something weve all learnt to live with after giving up all attempts to beat it into submission over the years. Just before you dismiss it as nothing more than an irritant in your mailbox with some others categorizing it as a chore to remove spam from their numerous inboxes, along comes news that spam does more than waste your time - it also churns out 17 million tons of CO2 each year (and growing), since around 62 trillion spam emails are sent around the world each year, translating to the stated amount of emissions according to research by climate consultants ICF International and anti-virus firm McAfee. In a year, an average business user will generate 131kg of CO2, where 22% of that is related to spam.
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Fuss Oval LCD TV
Fuss Oval LCD TV
The Fuss LC-4212B LCD TV certainly lives up to the first part of its namesake - by kicking up a small storm over its unique form factor that comes in an oval shape. It was on display at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair and was brought to the masses via Ultmost Technology. We think that this looks like some sort of blown up handset lying prone instead of an oval-shaped LCD TV. There is no word on whether this will make its way to various continents, and neither do we have word on its pricing.
Source... Add Comment
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Finetech Japan 2009 is the place to be if youre interested in checking out what Sony has to offer. Apart from the highly desirable 21V organic EL display, the Japanese consumer electronics giant has also paraded its prototype 3D display as part of the main attraction. No idea whether 3D displays will be the mainstream electronics device to have in the near future, but it will take quite some time before a dedicated 3D channel is broadcasted, not to mention the daunting task of incorporating 3D into old and classic feels for a (literally) new way of looking at them. We think all 3D glasses should be sold with a blister pack of aspirin to counter potential headaches that develop when watching shows in 3D glory.
Source... Add Comment
HiPhone Nano Is Out
HiPhone Nano Is Out
There is no confirmation of an iPhone nano just yet, but HiPhone of China decided to jump the gun by coming out with its own version known as the HiPhone Nano - and even more surprisingly, it will be available in the form of a clamshell handset. The exterior will feature dedicated music playback controls that resemble an iPod Clickwheel, while a monochrome display shows the current time. Flip it open and you will find a 2.4 touchscreen display alongside a numeric keypad for all your correspondence options. Heck, the manufacturers of the HiPHone Nano try to squeeze in more advantage by packing in dual-SIM support. All these for $124.99 sans contract - we admit it does look like a butchered iPod nano at first glance. Hopefully Apple releases their iPhone nano (if any) and show the world how it is supposed to be done.
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Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
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Pageonce, a Palo Alto company we have been following, will is releasing its Cell Minute Tracker, an application that wipes away the ugliness of cell phone bills with the beauty of the iPhone.
Starting tomorrow, Pageonce users will be able to access real-time minute balance, alerts, and bill payment at any time during the billing cycle, making it easy for individuals and families to track and manage minute usage.
Pageonce CEO, Guy Goldstein, cites multiple cases in which families were hit with exorbitant changes due to lack of visibility into the familys cell minute and text usage.
The recent case of a Wyoming family who got hit with a $4,000 charge when their teenage daughter sent 10,000 texts in one month highlighted the importance of knowing how many minutes your family members are using before you receive your monthly statement.
Pageonces mobile app has some cool features. Beyond the standard bill and usage view, Pageonce will enable users to:
Receive alerts when theyve reached 90% of their minutes limit and when bills are due
Breakdown information by family member
View and pay phone bills directly from Cell Minute Tracker on the iPhone
As far as security is concerned, Pageonce has implemented 128 bit SSL encryption, insured by a top 10 A+ rated insurance carrier and a four digit passcode lock capability.
Download the application for $0.99
Continue ReadingCell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
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Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Writing about rumored specifications of a rumored Zune HD (to be released in the fall) might be a sign that the economy and the tech news are slow, but its just hard not to speculate about it. The rumor says that the spec list is:
NVIDIA Tegra Application Processor
3.6 OLED touch display
4, 8, 16 and 32GB versions
HDMI out
WiFi
The more crunchy bit is that some speculate that the device could run Xbox games. Yes thats a pretty wild speculation. While weve seen Quake 3 running fairly quickly on the Tegra APX platform, there is a serious doubt that Microsoft will have DirectX 9 running on the Zune HD. Im not even mentionning that legions of games are programming stuff at the “driver” level, making even a port of DirectX not sufficient to ensure compatibility. It would be nice, but the chances are quasi null. Neowin, Liveside, via BGR
Add Comment
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Weve previously caught sight of pictures of the Tag Heuer Meridiist, and its certainly a pretty phone, and it could probably hold its own against a Vertu. Being insanely priced, its only normal to see some folks decide that they should create a fake version of the phone, and thats what has appeared online – a fake Tag Heuer Meridiist, which does look quite similar to the real thing. If youre willing to compromise and settle for a fake, it will only set you back $290, which is a low lower than about five or six grand for the real deal. From Uberphones.
Source... Add Comment
Interesting Patent From Apple
Interesting Patent From Apple
Have you ever tried to use your mobile phone when you were jogging? If youve tried it before, you should understand that pressing the buttons on your phone (especially if its a touchscreen device) is no easy feat, since youre bouncing up and down. Apple has filed a rather interesting patent application, which describes a way where the size of the targets (i.e. virtual buttons) can be dynamically increased when it detects jerky motion, which sounds really cool. Of course, theyll need to make sure its calibrated well, you wouldnt want your icons to suddenly balloon in size just because you sneezed, right? Well we see such a feature in future iPhones? From Uberphones.
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AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
Since the iPhone debuted in the AT&T network, the company claimed to have a hard time to cope with the network strain induced by the higher web usage rate of the iPhones users. Now that a Slingbox application exists, AT&T seems to worry that it could push its network over the edge, as video streaming is much more network-intensive than web browsing. Note that limiting the app to WiFi usage is always an option.
Other voices point out that AT&T is working on its own video streaming functionality, hinting that network capacity is indeed sufficient and that AT&T might try to protect some turf here. At the moment, Apple is the one who has rejected the SplingPlayer form the app store, so AT&T is directing questions to them. In the meantime, Apple has not commented on the matter.
At some point, it will be in Apples best interest to work with more than one carrier. Competition might force them to confront every carriers worst nightmare: become a commodity pipe like DSL providers.
Source... Add Comment
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
No idea who still stores their music collection in cassete format apart from hoarders, but if you have a technologically averse parent who has yet to figure out how an iPod works, perhaps it is time to usher himher into the world of digital music with the Novac MV-CM001U Cassette-To-MP3 Player. As its name suggests, you are able to do your parents a favor by transferring the content on all their cassettes into the MP3 format, although the final audio quality would be limited by the analog nature of the source. Ripping the songs isnt hard as all you need to do is place the cassette into the wooden box, press Record and youre good to go, although it is definitely much more time consuming compared to the other dying medium - CDs.
Source... Add Comment
USB Lunch Box Warmer
USB Lunch Box Warmer
With devices like the USB Lunch Box Warmer, whats there not to love about this delectable port? After all, this means you no longer need to eat a cold lunch at the office since your boss is too cheap to purchase a microwave for the pantry. While some might have a feeling of deja vu with this piece of news, thats because Thanko released their own USB Lunchbox last year. This time round, this non-Thanko device will be able to heat your lunch up to 50° C (122° F) either when plugged in to a computer via USB or through a power outlet with the included AC Adapter. Too bad the plastic lunch box it comes with doesnt seem to be big enough to cater for those with huge appetites. Be the (temporary) envy of everyone else during lunchtime at the office with the $30 USB Lunch Box Warmer.
Source... Add Comment
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion is so confident of their latest 3D mouse that theyve even taken liberties to dub the SpacePilot PRO as the “most powerful 3D Mouse ever”. We wont dispute that as there are only a handful of such mice in the computing world, so it isnt really too hard to pick out a winner considering the SpacePilot PRO is equipped with the following :-
Color LCD display
Improved Navigation for MCAD
Five new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys
One-touch 32 view access
Other design considerations that have been incorporated for a much more pleasant user experience include a soft-coated wrist rest, smoother fingertip control and a symmetrical layout. Each purchase of the SpacePilot PRO comes with a 3-year warranty and will retail for $499.
Source... Add Comment
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell is now officially involved with China Mobile to supply a 3G version its Dell Inspiron mini 10 netbook. This is potentially a big deal for Dell because if China Mobile subsidizes a portion of the netbooks cost (this is what we expect), the volumes could turn out to be great. The good news doesnt stop there: Dell has also managed to get deals with Vodaphone in multiple regions and AT&T in the US , among other things. This is no small accomplishment in a space where low-cost is king.
Source... Add Comment
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam is something weve all learnt to live with after giving up all attempts to beat it into submission over the years. Just before you dismiss it as nothing more than an irritant in your mailbox with some others categorizing it as a chore to remove spam from their numerous inboxes, along comes news that spam does more than waste your time - it also churns out 17 million tons of CO2 each year (and growing), since around 62 trillion spam emails are sent around the world each year, translating to the stated amount of emissions according to research by climate consultants ICF International and anti-virus firm McAfee. In a year, an average business user will generate 131kg of CO2, where 22% of that is related to spam.
Source... Add Comment
Fuss Oval LCD TV
Fuss Oval LCD TV
The Fuss LC-4212B LCD TV certainly lives up to the first part of its namesake - by kicking up a small storm over its unique form factor that comes in an oval shape. It was on display at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair and was brought to the masses via Ultmost Technology. We think that this looks like some sort of blown up handset lying prone instead of an oval-shaped LCD TV. There is no word on whether this will make its way to various continents, and neither do we have word on its pricing.
Source... Add Comment
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Finetech Japan 2009 is the place to be if youre interested in checking out what Sony has to offer. Apart from the highly desirable 21V organic EL display, the Japanese consumer electronics giant has also paraded its prototype 3D display as part of the main attraction. No idea whether 3D displays will be the mainstream electronics device to have in the near future, but it will take quite some time before a dedicated 3D channel is broadcasted, not to mention the daunting task of incorporating 3D into old and classic feels for a (literally) new way of looking at them. We think all 3D glasses should be sold with a blister pack of aspirin to counter potential headaches that develop when watching shows in 3D glory.
Source... Add Comment
HiPhone Nano Is Out
HiPhone Nano Is Out
There is no confirmation of an iPhone nano just yet, but HiPhone of China decided to jump the gun by coming out with its own version known as the HiPhone Nano - and even more surprisingly, it will be available in the form of a clamshell handset. The exterior will feature dedicated music playback controls that resemble an iPod Clickwheel, while a monochrome display shows the current time. Flip it open and you will find a 2.4 touchscreen display alongside a numeric keypad for all your correspondence options. Heck, the manufacturers of the HiPHone Nano try to squeeze in more advantage by packing in dual-SIM support. All these for $124.99 sans contract - we admit it does look like a butchered iPod nano at first glance. Hopefully Apple releases their iPhone nano (if any) and show the world how it is supposed to be done.
Source... Add Comment
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Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
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Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
By (blog)
Pageonce, a Palo Alto company we have been following, will is releasing its Cell Minute Tracker, an application that wipes away the ugliness of cell phone bills with the beauty of the iPhone.
Starting tomorrow, Pageonce users will be able to access real-time minute balance, alerts, and bill payment at any time during the billing cycle, making it easy for individuals and families to track and manage minute usage.
Pageonce CEO, Guy Goldstein, cites multiple cases in which families were hit with exorbitant changes due to lack of visibility into the familys cell minute and text usage.
The recent case of a Wyoming family who got hit with a $4,000 charge when their teenage daughter sent 10,000 texts in one month highlighted the importance of knowing how many minutes your family members are using before you receive your monthly statement.
Pageonces mobile app has some cool features. Beyond the standard bill and usage view, Pageonce will enable users to:
Receive alerts when theyve reached 90% of their minutes limit and when bills are due
Breakdown information by family member
View and pay phone bills directly from Cell Minute Tracker on the iPhone
As far as security is concerned, Pageonce has implemented 128 bit SSL encryption, insured by a top 10 A+ rated insurance carrier and a four digit passcode lock capability.
Download the application for $0.99
Continue ReadingCell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
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Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Writing about rumored specifications of a rumored Zune HD (to be released in the fall) might be a sign that the economy and the tech news are slow, but its just hard not to speculate about it. The rumor says that the spec list is:
NVIDIA Tegra Application Processor
3.6 OLED touch display
4, 8, 16 and 32GB versions
HDMI out
WiFi
The more crunchy bit is that some speculate that the device could run Xbox games. Yes thats a pretty wild speculation. While weve seen Quake 3 running fairly quickly on the Tegra APX platform, there is a serious doubt that Microsoft will have DirectX 9 running on the Zune HD. Im not even mentionning that legions of games are programming stuff at the “driver” level, making even a port of DirectX not sufficient to ensure compatibility. It would be nice, but the chances are quasi null. Neowin, Liveside, via BGR
Add Comment
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Weve previously caught sight of pictures of the Tag Heuer Meridiist, and its certainly a pretty phone, and it could probably hold its own against a Vertu. Being insanely priced, its only normal to see some folks decide that they should create a fake version of the phone, and thats what has appeared online – a fake Tag Heuer Meridiist, which does look quite similar to the real thing. If youre willing to compromise and settle for a fake, it will only set you back $290, which is a low lower than about five or six grand for the real deal. From Uberphones.
Source... Add Comment
Interesting Patent From Apple
Interesting Patent From Apple
Have you ever tried to use your mobile phone when you were jogging? If youve tried it before, you should understand that pressing the buttons on your phone (especially if its a touchscreen device) is no easy feat, since youre bouncing up and down. Apple has filed a rather interesting patent application, which describes a way where the size of the targets (i.e. virtual buttons) can be dynamically increased when it detects jerky motion, which sounds really cool. Of course, theyll need to make sure its calibrated well, you wouldnt want your icons to suddenly balloon in size just because you sneezed, right? Well we see such a feature in future iPhones? From Uberphones.
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AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
Since the iPhone debuted in the AT&T network, the company claimed to have a hard time to cope with the network strain induced by the higher web usage rate of the iPhones users. Now that a Slingbox application exists, AT&T seems to worry that it could push its network over the edge, as video streaming is much more network-intensive than web browsing. Note that limiting the app to WiFi usage is always an option.
Other voices point out that AT&T is working on its own video streaming functionality, hinting that network capacity is indeed sufficient and that AT&T might try to protect some turf here. At the moment, Apple is the one who has rejected the SplingPlayer form the app store, so AT&T is directing questions to them. In the meantime, Apple has not commented on the matter.
At some point, it will be in Apples best interest to work with more than one carrier. Competition might force them to confront every carriers worst nightmare: become a commodity pipe like DSL providers.
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Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
No idea who still stores their music collection in cassete format apart from hoarders, but if you have a technologically averse parent who has yet to figure out how an iPod works, perhaps it is time to usher himher into the world of digital music with the Novac MV-CM001U Cassette-To-MP3 Player. As its name suggests, you are able to do your parents a favor by transferring the content on all their cassettes into the MP3 format, although the final audio quality would be limited by the analog nature of the source. Ripping the songs isnt hard as all you need to do is place the cassette into the wooden box, press Record and youre good to go, although it is definitely much more time consuming compared to the other dying medium - CDs.
Source... Add Comment
USB Lunch Box Warmer
USB Lunch Box Warmer
With devices like the USB Lunch Box Warmer, whats there not to love about this delectable port? After all, this means you no longer need to eat a cold lunch at the office since your boss is too cheap to purchase a microwave for the pantry. While some might have a feeling of deja vu with this piece of news, thats because Thanko released their own USB Lunchbox last year. This time round, this non-Thanko device will be able to heat your lunch up to 50° C (122° F) either when plugged in to a computer via USB or through a power outlet with the included AC Adapter. Too bad the plastic lunch box it comes with doesnt seem to be big enough to cater for those with huge appetites. Be the (temporary) envy of everyone else during lunchtime at the office with the $30 USB Lunch Box Warmer.
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3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion is so confident of their latest 3D mouse that theyve even taken liberties to dub the SpacePilot PRO as the “most powerful 3D Mouse ever”. We wont dispute that as there are only a handful of such mice in the computing world, so it isnt really too hard to pick out a winner considering the SpacePilot PRO is equipped with the following :-
Color LCD display
Improved Navigation for MCAD
Five new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys
One-touch 32 view access
Other design considerations that have been incorporated for a much more pleasant user experience include a soft-coated wrist rest, smoother fingertip control and a symmetrical layout. Each purchase of the SpacePilot PRO comes with a 3-year warranty and will retail for $499.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell is now officially involved with China Mobile to supply a 3G version its Dell Inspiron mini 10 netbook. This is potentially a big deal for Dell because if China Mobile subsidizes a portion of the netbooks cost (this is what we expect), the volumes could turn out to be great. The good news doesnt stop there: Dell has also managed to get deals with Vodaphone in multiple regions and AT&T in the US , among other things. This is no small accomplishment in a space where low-cost is king.
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Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam is something weve all learnt to live with after giving up all attempts to beat it into submission over the years. Just before you dismiss it as nothing more than an irritant in your mailbox with some others categorizing it as a chore to remove spam from their numerous inboxes, along comes news that spam does more than waste your time - it also churns out 17 million tons of CO2 each year (and growing), since around 62 trillion spam emails are sent around the world each year, translating to the stated amount of emissions according to research by climate consultants ICF International and anti-virus firm McAfee. In a year, an average business user will generate 131kg of CO2, where 22% of that is related to spam.
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Fuss Oval LCD TV
Fuss Oval LCD TV
The Fuss LC-4212B LCD TV certainly lives up to the first part of its namesake - by kicking up a small storm over its unique form factor that comes in an oval shape. It was on display at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair and was brought to the masses via Ultmost Technology. We think that this looks like some sort of blown up handset lying prone instead of an oval-shaped LCD TV. There is no word on whether this will make its way to various continents, and neither do we have word on its pricing.
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Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Finetech Japan 2009 is the place to be if youre interested in checking out what Sony has to offer. Apart from the highly desirable 21V organic EL display, the Japanese consumer electronics giant has also paraded its prototype 3D display as part of the main attraction. No idea whether 3D displays will be the mainstream electronics device to have in the near future, but it will take quite some time before a dedicated 3D channel is broadcasted, not to mention the daunting task of incorporating 3D into old and classic feels for a (literally) new way of looking at them. We think all 3D glasses should be sold with a blister pack of aspirin to counter potential headaches that develop when watching shows in 3D glory.
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HiPhone Nano Is Out
HiPhone Nano Is Out
There is no confirmation of an iPhone nano just yet, but HiPhone of China decided to jump the gun by coming out with its own version known as the HiPhone Nano - and even more surprisingly, it will be available in the form of a clamshell handset. The exterior will feature dedicated music playback controls that resemble an iPod Clickwheel, while a monochrome display shows the current time. Flip it open and you will find a 2.4 touchscreen display alongside a numeric keypad for all your correspondence options. Heck, the manufacturers of the HiPHone Nano try to squeeze in more advantage by packing in dual-SIM support. All these for $124.99 sans contract - we admit it does look like a butchered iPod nano at first glance. Hopefully Apple releases their iPhone nano (if any) and show the world how it is supposed to be done.
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Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
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Pageonce, a Palo Alto company we have been following, will is releasing its Cell Minute Tracker, an application that wipes away the ugliness of cell phone bills with the beauty of the iPhone.
Starting tomorrow, Pageonce users will be able to access real-time minute balance, alerts, and bill payment at any time during the billing cycle, making it easy for individuals and families to track and manage minute usage.
Pageonce CEO, Guy Goldstein, cites multiple cases in which families were hit with exorbitant changes due to lack of visibility into the familys cell minute and text usage.
The recent case of a Wyoming family who got hit with a $4,000 charge when their teenage daughter sent 10,000 texts in one month highlighted the importance of knowing how many minutes your family members are using before you receive your monthly statement.
Pageonces mobile app has some cool features. Beyond the standard bill and usage view, Pageonce will enable users to:
Receive alerts when theyve reached 90% of their minutes limit and when bills are due
Breakdown information by family member
View and pay phone bills directly from Cell Minute Tracker on the iPhone
As far as security is concerned, Pageonce has implemented 128 bit SSL encryption, insured by a top 10 A+ rated insurance carrier and a four digit passcode lock capability.
Download the application for $0.99
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Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Writing about rumored specifications of a rumored Zune HD (to be released in the fall) might be a sign that the economy and the tech news are slow, but its just hard not to speculate about it. The rumor says that the spec list is:
NVIDIA Tegra Application Processor
3.6 OLED touch display
4, 8, 16 and 32GB versions
HDMI out
WiFi
The more crunchy bit is that some speculate that the device could run Xbox games. Yes thats a pretty wild speculation. While weve seen Quake 3 running fairly quickly on the Tegra APX platform, there is a serious doubt that Microsoft will have DirectX 9 running on the Zune HD. Im not even mentionning that legions of games are programming stuff at the “driver” level, making even a port of DirectX not sufficient to ensure compatibility. It would be nice, but the chances are quasi null. Neowin, Liveside, via BGR
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Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Weve previously caught sight of pictures of the Tag Heuer Meridiist, and its certainly a pretty phone, and it could probably hold its own against a Vertu. Being insanely priced, its only normal to see some folks decide that they should create a fake version of the phone, and thats what has appeared online – a fake Tag Heuer Meridiist, which does look quite similar to the real thing. If youre willing to compromise and settle for a fake, it will only set you back $290, which is a low lower than about five or six grand for the real deal. From Uberphones.
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Interesting Patent From Apple
Interesting Patent From Apple
Have you ever tried to use your mobile phone when you were jogging? If youve tried it before, you should understand that pressing the buttons on your phone (especially if its a touchscreen device) is no easy feat, since youre bouncing up and down. Apple has filed a rather interesting patent application, which describes a way where the size of the targets (i.e. virtual buttons) can be dynamically increased when it detects jerky motion, which sounds really cool. Of course, theyll need to make sure its calibrated well, you wouldnt want your icons to suddenly balloon in size just because you sneezed, right? Well we see such a feature in future iPhones? From Uberphones.
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AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
Since the iPhone debuted in the AT&T network, the company claimed to have a hard time to cope with the network strain induced by the higher web usage rate of the iPhones users. Now that a Slingbox application exists, AT&T seems to worry that it could push its network over the edge, as video streaming is much more network-intensive than web browsing. Note that limiting the app to WiFi usage is always an option.
Other voices point out that AT&T is working on its own video streaming functionality, hinting that network capacity is indeed sufficient and that AT&T might try to protect some turf here. At the moment, Apple is the one who has rejected the SplingPlayer form the app store, so AT&T is directing questions to them. In the meantime, Apple has not commented on the matter.
At some point, it will be in Apples best interest to work with more than one carrier. Competition might force them to confront every carriers worst nightmare: become a commodity pipe like DSL providers.
Source... Add Comment
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
No idea who still stores their music collection in cassete format apart from hoarders, but if you have a technologically averse parent who has yet to figure out how an iPod works, perhaps it is time to usher himher into the world of digital music with the Novac MV-CM001U Cassette-To-MP3 Player. As its name suggests, you are able to do your parents a favor by transferring the content on all their cassettes into the MP3 format, although the final audio quality would be limited by the analog nature of the source. Ripping the songs isnt hard as all you need to do is place the cassette into the wooden box, press Record and youre good to go, although it is definitely much more time consuming compared to the other dying medium - CDs.
Source... Add Comment
USB Lunch Box Warmer
USB Lunch Box Warmer
With devices like the USB Lunch Box Warmer, whats there not to love about this delectable port? After all, this means you no longer need to eat a cold lunch at the office since your boss is too cheap to purchase a microwave for the pantry. While some might have a feeling of deja vu with this piece of news, thats because Thanko released their own USB Lunchbox last year. This time round, this non-Thanko device will be able to heat your lunch up to 50° C (122° F) either when plugged in to a computer via USB or through a power outlet with the included AC Adapter. Too bad the plastic lunch box it comes with doesnt seem to be big enough to cater for those with huge appetites. Be the (temporary) envy of everyone else during lunchtime at the office with the $30 USB Lunch Box Warmer.
Source... Add Comment
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion is so confident of their latest 3D mouse that theyve even taken liberties to dub the SpacePilot PRO as the “most powerful 3D Mouse ever”. We wont dispute that as there are only a handful of such mice in the computing world, so it isnt really too hard to pick out a winner considering the SpacePilot PRO is equipped with the following :-
Color LCD display
Improved Navigation for MCAD
Five new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys
One-touch 32 view access
Other design considerations that have been incorporated for a much more pleasant user experience include a soft-coated wrist rest, smoother fingertip control and a symmetrical layout. Each purchase of the SpacePilot PRO comes with a 3-year warranty and will retail for $499.
Source... Add Comment
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell is now officially involved with China Mobile to supply a 3G version its Dell Inspiron mini 10 netbook. This is potentially a big deal for Dell because if China Mobile subsidizes a portion of the netbooks cost (this is what we expect), the volumes could turn out to be great. The good news doesnt stop there: Dell has also managed to get deals with Vodaphone in multiple regions and AT&T in the US , among other things. This is no small accomplishment in a space where low-cost is king.
Source... Add Comment
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam is something weve all learnt to live with after giving up all attempts to beat it into submission over the years. Just before you dismiss it as nothing more than an irritant in your mailbox with some others categorizing it as a chore to remove spam from their numerous inboxes, along comes news that spam does more than waste your time - it also churns out 17 million tons of CO2 each year (and growing), since around 62 trillion spam emails are sent around the world each year, translating to the stated amount of emissions according to research by climate consultants ICF International and anti-virus firm McAfee. In a year, an average business user will generate 131kg of CO2, where 22% of that is related to spam.
Source... Add Comment
Fuss Oval LCD TV
Fuss Oval LCD TV
The Fuss LC-4212B LCD TV certainly lives up to the first part of its namesake - by kicking up a small storm over its unique form factor that comes in an oval shape. It was on display at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair and was brought to the masses via Ultmost Technology. We think that this looks like some sort of blown up handset lying prone instead of an oval-shaped LCD TV. There is no word on whether this will make its way to various continents, and neither do we have word on its pricing.
Source... Add Comment
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Finetech Japan 2009 is the place to be if youre interested in checking out what Sony has to offer. Apart from the highly desirable 21V organic EL display, the Japanese consumer electronics giant has also paraded its prototype 3D display as part of the main attraction. No idea whether 3D displays will be the mainstream electronics device to have in the near future, but it will take quite some time before a dedicated 3D channel is broadcasted, not to mention the daunting task of incorporating 3D into old and classic feels for a (literally) new way of looking at them. We think all 3D glasses should be sold with a blister pack of aspirin to counter potential headaches that develop when watching shows in 3D glory.
Source... Add Comment
HiPhone Nano Is Out
HiPhone Nano Is Out
There is no confirmation of an iPhone nano just yet, but HiPhone of China decided to jump the gun by coming out with its own version known as the HiPhone Nano - and even more surprisingly, it will be available in the form of a clamshell handset. The exterior will feature dedicated music playback controls that resemble an iPod Clickwheel, while a monochrome display shows the current time. Flip it open and you will find a 2.4 touchscreen display alongside a numeric keypad for all your correspondence options. Heck, the manufacturers of the HiPHone Nano try to squeeze in more advantage by packing in dual-SIM support. All these for $124.99 sans contract - we admit it does look like a butchered iPod nano at first glance. Hopefully Apple releases their iPhone nano (if any) and show the world how it is supposed to be done.
Source... Add Comment
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Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
By (blog)
Pageonce, a Palo Alto company we have been following, will is releasing its Cell Minute Tracker, an application that wipes away the ugliness of cell phone bills with the beauty of the iPhone.
Starting tomorrow, Pageonce users will be able to access real-time minute balance, alerts, and bill payment at any time during the billing cycle, making it easy for individuals and families to track and manage minute usage.
Pageonce CEO, Guy Goldstein, cites multiple cases in which families were hit with exorbitant changes due to lack of visibility into the familys cell minute and text usage.
The recent case of a Wyoming family who got hit with a $4,000 charge when their teenage daughter sent 10,000 texts in one month highlighted the importance of knowing how many minutes your family members are using before you receive your monthly statement.
Pageonces mobile app has some cool features. Beyond the standard bill and usage view, Pageonce will enable users to:
Receive alerts when theyve reached 90% of their minutes limit and when bills are due
Breakdown information by family member
View and pay phone bills directly from Cell Minute Tracker on the iPhone
As far as security is concerned, Pageonce has implemented 128 bit SSL encryption, insured by a top 10 A+ rated insurance carrier and a four digit passcode lock capability.
Download the application for $0.99
Continue ReadingCell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
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Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Writing about rumored specifications of a rumored Zune HD (to be released in the fall) might be a sign that the economy and the tech news are slow, but its just hard not to speculate about it. The rumor says that the spec list is:
NVIDIA Tegra Application Processor
3.6 OLED touch display
4, 8, 16 and 32GB versions
HDMI out
WiFi
The more crunchy bit is that some speculate that the device could run Xbox games. Yes thats a pretty wild speculation. While weve seen Quake 3 running fairly quickly on the Tegra APX platform, there is a serious doubt that Microsoft will have DirectX 9 running on the Zune HD. Im not even mentionning that legions of games are programming stuff at the “driver” level, making even a port of DirectX not sufficient to ensure compatibility. It would be nice, but the chances are quasi null. Neowin, Liveside, via BGR
Add Comment
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Weve previously caught sight of pictures of the Tag Heuer Meridiist, and its certainly a pretty phone, and it could probably hold its own against a Vertu. Being insanely priced, its only normal to see some folks decide that they should create a fake version of the phone, and thats what has appeared online – a fake Tag Heuer Meridiist, which does look quite similar to the real thing. If youre willing to compromise and settle for a fake, it will only set you back $290, which is a low lower than about five or six grand for the real deal. From Uberphones.
Source... Add Comment
Interesting Patent From Apple
Interesting Patent From Apple
Have you ever tried to use your mobile phone when you were jogging? If youve tried it before, you should understand that pressing the buttons on your phone (especially if its a touchscreen device) is no easy feat, since youre bouncing up and down. Apple has filed a rather interesting patent application, which describes a way where the size of the targets (i.e. virtual buttons) can be dynamically increased when it detects jerky motion, which sounds really cool. Of course, theyll need to make sure its calibrated well, you wouldnt want your icons to suddenly balloon in size just because you sneezed, right? Well we see such a feature in future iPhones? From Uberphones.
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$224.99, Nokia N810 NSeries Internet Tablet
$229.99, ooma Free Phone Service
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$24.99, TRENDnet TEW-637AP 300Mbps
Best Deals at www.UberBargain.com
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AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
Since the iPhone debuted in the AT&T network, the company claimed to have a hard time to cope with the network strain induced by the higher web usage rate of the iPhones users. Now that a Slingbox application exists, AT&T seems to worry that it could push its network over the edge, as video streaming is much more network-intensive than web browsing. Note that limiting the app to WiFi usage is always an option.
Other voices point out that AT&T is working on its own video streaming functionality, hinting that network capacity is indeed sufficient and that AT&T might try to protect some turf here. At the moment, Apple is the one who has rejected the SplingPlayer form the app store, so AT&T is directing questions to them. In the meantime, Apple has not commented on the matter.
At some point, it will be in Apples best interest to work with more than one carrier. Competition might force them to confront every carriers worst nightmare: become a commodity pipe like DSL providers.
Source... Add Comment
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
No idea who still stores their music collection in cassete format apart from hoarders, but if you have a technologically averse parent who has yet to figure out how an iPod works, perhaps it is time to usher himher into the world of digital music with the Novac MV-CM001U Cassette-To-MP3 Player. As its name suggests, you are able to do your parents a favor by transferring the content on all their cassettes into the MP3 format, although the final audio quality would be limited by the analog nature of the source. Ripping the songs isnt hard as all you need to do is place the cassette into the wooden box, press Record and youre good to go, although it is definitely much more time consuming compared to the other dying medium - CDs.
Source... Add Comment
USB Lunch Box Warmer
USB Lunch Box Warmer
With devices like the USB Lunch Box Warmer, whats there not to love about this delectable port? After all, this means you no longer need to eat a cold lunch at the office since your boss is too cheap to purchase a microwave for the pantry. While some might have a feeling of deja vu with this piece of news, thats because Thanko released their own USB Lunchbox last year. This time round, this non-Thanko device will be able to heat your lunch up to 50° C (122° F) either when plugged in to a computer via USB or through a power outlet with the included AC Adapter. Too bad the plastic lunch box it comes with doesnt seem to be big enough to cater for those with huge appetites. Be the (temporary) envy of everyone else during lunchtime at the office with the $30 USB Lunch Box Warmer.
Source... Add Comment
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion is so confident of their latest 3D mouse that theyve even taken liberties to dub the SpacePilot PRO as the “most powerful 3D Mouse ever”. We wont dispute that as there are only a handful of such mice in the computing world, so it isnt really too hard to pick out a winner considering the SpacePilot PRO is equipped with the following :-
Color LCD display
Improved Navigation for MCAD
Five new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys
One-touch 32 view access
Other design considerations that have been incorporated for a much more pleasant user experience include a soft-coated wrist rest, smoother fingertip control and a symmetrical layout. Each purchase of the SpacePilot PRO comes with a 3-year warranty and will retail for $499.
Source... Add Comment
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell is now officially involved with China Mobile to supply a 3G version its Dell Inspiron mini 10 netbook. This is potentially a big deal for Dell because if China Mobile subsidizes a portion of the netbooks cost (this is what we expect), the volumes could turn out to be great. The good news doesnt stop there: Dell has also managed to get deals with Vodaphone in multiple regions and AT&T in the US , among other things. This is no small accomplishment in a space where low-cost is king.
Source... Add Comment
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam is something weve all learnt to live with after giving up all attempts to beat it into submission over the years. Just before you dismiss it as nothing more than an irritant in your mailbox with some others categorizing it as a chore to remove spam from their numerous inboxes, along comes news that spam does more than waste your time - it also churns out 17 million tons of CO2 each year (and growing), since around 62 trillion spam emails are sent around the world each year, translating to the stated amount of emissions according to research by climate consultants ICF International and anti-virus firm McAfee. In a year, an average business user will generate 131kg of CO2, where 22% of that is related to spam.
Source... Add Comment
Fuss Oval LCD TV
Fuss Oval LCD TV
The Fuss LC-4212B LCD TV certainly lives up to the first part of its namesake - by kicking up a small storm over its unique form factor that comes in an oval shape. It was on display at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair and was brought to the masses via Ultmost Technology. We think that this looks like some sort of blown up handset lying prone instead of an oval-shaped LCD TV. There is no word on whether this will make its way to various continents, and neither do we have word on its pricing.
Source... Add Comment
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Finetech Japan 2009 is the place to be if youre interested in checking out what Sony has to offer. Apart from the highly desirable 21V organic EL display, the Japanese consumer electronics giant has also paraded its prototype 3D display as part of the main attraction. No idea whether 3D displays will be the mainstream electronics device to have in the near future, but it will take quite some time before a dedicated 3D channel is broadcasted, not to mention the daunting task of incorporating 3D into old and classic feels for a (literally) new way of looking at them. We think all 3D glasses should be sold with a blister pack of aspirin to counter potential headaches that develop when watching shows in 3D glory.
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HiPhone Nano Is Out
HiPhone Nano Is Out
There is no confirmation of an iPhone nano just yet, but HiPhone of China decided to jump the gun by coming out with its own version known as the HiPhone Nano - and even more surprisingly, it will be available in the form of a clamshell handset. The exterior will feature dedicated music playback controls that resemble an iPod Clickwheel, while a monochrome display shows the current time. Flip it open and you will find a 2.4 touchscreen display alongside a numeric keypad for all your correspondence options. Heck, the manufacturers of the HiPHone Nano try to squeeze in more advantage by packing in dual-SIM support. All these for $124.99 sans contract - we admit it does look like a butchered iPod nano at first glance. Hopefully Apple releases their iPhone nano (if any) and show the world how it is supposed to be done.
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Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
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Pageonce, a Palo Alto company we have been following, will is releasing its Cell Minute Tracker, an application that wipes away the ugliness of cell phone bills with the beauty of the iPhone.
Starting tomorrow, Pageonce users will be able to access real-time minute balance, alerts, and bill payment at any time during the billing cycle, making it easy for individuals and families to track and manage minute usage.
Pageonce CEO, Guy Goldstein, cites multiple cases in which families were hit with exorbitant changes due to lack of visibility into the familys cell minute and text usage.
The recent case of a Wyoming family who got hit with a $4,000 charge when their teenage daughter sent 10,000 texts in one month highlighted the importance of knowing how many minutes your family members are using before you receive your monthly statement.
Pageonces mobile app has some cool features. Beyond the standard bill and usage view, Pageonce will enable users to:
Receive alerts when theyve reached 90% of their minutes limit and when bills are due
Breakdown information by family member
View and pay phone bills directly from Cell Minute Tracker on the iPhone
As far as security is concerned, Pageonce has implemented 128 bit SSL encryption, insured by a top 10 A+ rated insurance carrier and a four digit passcode lock capability.
Download the application for $0.99
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Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Writing about rumored specifications of a rumored Zune HD (to be released in the fall) might be a sign that the economy and the tech news are slow, but its just hard not to speculate about it. The rumor says that the spec list is:
NVIDIA Tegra Application Processor
3.6 OLED touch display
4, 8, 16 and 32GB versions
HDMI out
WiFi
The more crunchy bit is that some speculate that the device could run Xbox games. Yes thats a pretty wild speculation. While weve seen Quake 3 running fairly quickly on the Tegra APX platform, there is a serious doubt that Microsoft will have DirectX 9 running on the Zune HD. Im not even mentionning that legions of games are programming stuff at the “driver” level, making even a port of DirectX not sufficient to ensure compatibility. It would be nice, but the chances are quasi null. Neowin, Liveside, via BGR
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Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Weve previously caught sight of pictures of the Tag Heuer Meridiist, and its certainly a pretty phone, and it could probably hold its own against a Vertu. Being insanely priced, its only normal to see some folks decide that they should create a fake version of the phone, and thats what has appeared online – a fake Tag Heuer Meridiist, which does look quite similar to the real thing. If youre willing to compromise and settle for a fake, it will only set you back $290, which is a low lower than about five or six grand for the real deal. From Uberphones.
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Interesting Patent From Apple
Interesting Patent From Apple
Have you ever tried to use your mobile phone when you were jogging? If youve tried it before, you should understand that pressing the buttons on your phone (especially if its a touchscreen device) is no easy feat, since youre bouncing up and down. Apple has filed a rather interesting patent application, which describes a way where the size of the targets (i.e. virtual buttons) can be dynamically increased when it detects jerky motion, which sounds really cool. Of course, theyll need to make sure its calibrated well, you wouldnt want your icons to suddenly balloon in size just because you sneezed, right? Well we see such a feature in future iPhones? From Uberphones.
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AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
Since the iPhone debuted in the AT&T network, the company claimed to have a hard time to cope with the network strain induced by the higher web usage rate of the iPhones users. Now that a Slingbox application exists, AT&T seems to worry that it could push its network over the edge, as video streaming is much more network-intensive than web browsing. Note that limiting the app to WiFi usage is always an option.
Other voices point out that AT&T is working on its own video streaming functionality, hinting that network capacity is indeed sufficient and that AT&T might try to protect some turf here. At the moment, Apple is the one who has rejected the SplingPlayer form the app store, so AT&T is directing questions to them. In the meantime, Apple has not commented on the matter.
At some point, it will be in Apples best interest to work with more than one carrier. Competition might force them to confront every carriers worst nightmare: become a commodity pipe like DSL providers.
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Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
No idea who still stores their music collection in cassete format apart from hoarders, but if you have a technologically averse parent who has yet to figure out how an iPod works, perhaps it is time to usher himher into the world of digital music with the Novac MV-CM001U Cassette-To-MP3 Player. As its name suggests, you are able to do your parents a favor by transferring the content on all their cassettes into the MP3 format, although the final audio quality would be limited by the analog nature of the source. Ripping the songs isnt hard as all you need to do is place the cassette into the wooden box, press Record and youre good to go, although it is definitely much more time consuming compared to the other dying medium - CDs.
Source... Add Comment
USB Lunch Box Warmer
USB Lunch Box Warmer
With devices like the USB Lunch Box Warmer, whats there not to love about this delectable port? After all, this means you no longer need to eat a cold lunch at the office since your boss is too cheap to purchase a microwave for the pantry. While some might have a feeling of deja vu with this piece of news, thats because Thanko released their own USB Lunchbox last year. This time round, this non-Thanko device will be able to heat your lunch up to 50° C (122° F) either when plugged in to a computer via USB or through a power outlet with the included AC Adapter. Too bad the plastic lunch box it comes with doesnt seem to be big enough to cater for those with huge appetites. Be the (temporary) envy of everyone else during lunchtime at the office with the $30 USB Lunch Box Warmer.
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3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion is so confident of their latest 3D mouse that theyve even taken liberties to dub the SpacePilot PRO as the “most powerful 3D Mouse ever”. We wont dispute that as there are only a handful of such mice in the computing world, so it isnt really too hard to pick out a winner considering the SpacePilot PRO is equipped with the following :-
Color LCD display
Improved Navigation for MCAD
Five new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys
One-touch 32 view access
Other design considerations that have been incorporated for a much more pleasant user experience include a soft-coated wrist rest, smoother fingertip control and a symmetrical layout. Each purchase of the SpacePilot PRO comes with a 3-year warranty and will retail for $499.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell is now officially involved with China Mobile to supply a 3G version its Dell Inspiron mini 10 netbook. This is potentially a big deal for Dell because if China Mobile subsidizes a portion of the netbooks cost (this is what we expect), the volumes could turn out to be great. The good news doesnt stop there: Dell has also managed to get deals with Vodaphone in multiple regions and AT&T in the US , among other things. This is no small accomplishment in a space where low-cost is king.
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Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam is something weve all learnt to live with after giving up all attempts to beat it into submission over the years. Just before you dismiss it as nothing more than an irritant in your mailbox with some others categorizing it as a chore to remove spam from their numerous inboxes, along comes news that spam does more than waste your time - it also churns out 17 million tons of CO2 each year (and growing), since around 62 trillion spam emails are sent around the world each year, translating to the stated amount of emissions according to research by climate consultants ICF International and anti-virus firm McAfee. In a year, an average business user will generate 131kg of CO2, where 22% of that is related to spam.
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Fuss Oval LCD TV
Fuss Oval LCD TV
The Fuss LC-4212B LCD TV certainly lives up to the first part of its namesake - by kicking up a small storm over its unique form factor that comes in an oval shape. It was on display at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair and was brought to the masses via Ultmost Technology. We think that this looks like some sort of blown up handset lying prone instead of an oval-shaped LCD TV. There is no word on whether this will make its way to various continents, and neither do we have word on its pricing.
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Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Finetech Japan 2009 is the place to be if youre interested in checking out what Sony has to offer. Apart from the highly desirable 21V organic EL display, the Japanese consumer electronics giant has also paraded its prototype 3D display as part of the main attraction. No idea whether 3D displays will be the mainstream electronics device to have in the near future, but it will take quite some time before a dedicated 3D channel is broadcasted, not to mention the daunting task of incorporating 3D into old and classic feels for a (literally) new way of looking at them. We think all 3D glasses should be sold with a blister pack of aspirin to counter potential headaches that develop when watching shows in 3D glory.
Source... Add Comment
HiPhone Nano Is Out
HiPhone Nano Is Out
There is no confirmation of an iPhone nano just yet, but HiPhone of China decided to jump the gun by coming out with its own version known as the HiPhone Nano - and even more surprisingly, it will be available in the form of a clamshell handset. The exterior will feature dedicated music playback controls that resemble an iPod Clickwheel, while a monochrome display shows the current time. Flip it open and you will find a 2.4 touchscreen display alongside a numeric keypad for all your correspondence options. Heck, the manufacturers of the HiPHone Nano try to squeeze in more advantage by packing in dual-SIM support. All these for $124.99 sans contract - we admit it does look like a butchered iPod nano at first glance. Hopefully Apple releases their iPhone nano (if any) and show the world how it is supposed to be done.
Source... Add Comment
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April 16, 2009
Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
By (blog)
Pageonce, a Palo Alto company we have been following, will is releasing its Cell Minute Tracker, an application that wipes away the ugliness of cell phone bills with the beauty of the iPhone.
Starting tomorrow, Pageonce users will be able to access real-time minute balance, alerts, and bill payment at any time during the billing cycle, making it easy for individuals and families to track and manage minute usage.
Pageonce CEO, Guy Goldstein, cites multiple cases in which families were hit with exorbitant changes due to lack of visibility into the familys cell minute and text usage.
The recent case of a Wyoming family who got hit with a $4,000 charge when their teenage daughter sent 10,000 texts in one month highlighted the importance of knowing how many minutes your family members are using before you receive your monthly statement.
Pageonces mobile app has some cool features. Beyond the standard bill and usage view, Pageonce will enable users to:
Receive alerts when theyve reached 90% of their minutes limit and when bills are due
Breakdown information by family member
View and pay phone bills directly from Cell Minute Tracker on the iPhone
As far as security is concerned, Pageonce has implemented 128 bit SSL encryption, insured by a top 10 A+ rated insurance carrier and a four digit passcode lock capability.
Download the application for $0.99
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Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Writing about rumored specifications of a rumored Zune HD (to be released in the fall) might be a sign that the economy and the tech news are slow, but its just hard not to speculate about it. The rumor says that the spec list is:
NVIDIA Tegra Application Processor
3.6 OLED touch display
4, 8, 16 and 32GB versions
HDMI out
WiFi
The more crunchy bit is that some speculate that the device could run Xbox games. Yes thats a pretty wild speculation. While weve seen Quake 3 running fairly quickly on the Tegra APX platform, there is a serious doubt that Microsoft will have DirectX 9 running on the Zune HD. Im not even mentionning that legions of games are programming stuff at the “driver” level, making even a port of DirectX not sufficient to ensure compatibility. It would be nice, but the chances are quasi null. Neowin, Liveside, via BGR
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Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Weve previously caught sight of pictures of the Tag Heuer Meridiist, and its certainly a pretty phone, and it could probably hold its own against a Vertu. Being insanely priced, its only normal to see some folks decide that they should create a fake version of the phone, and thats what has appeared online – a fake Tag Heuer Meridiist, which does look quite similar to the real thing. If youre willing to compromise and settle for a fake, it will only set you back $290, which is a low lower than about five or six grand for the real deal. From Uberphones.
Source... Add Comment
Interesting Patent From Apple
Interesting Patent From Apple
Have you ever tried to use your mobile phone when you were jogging? If youve tried it before, you should understand that pressing the buttons on your phone (especially if its a touchscreen device) is no easy feat, since youre bouncing up and down. Apple has filed a rather interesting patent application, which describes a way where the size of the targets (i.e. virtual buttons) can be dynamically increased when it detects jerky motion, which sounds really cool. Of course, theyll need to make sure its calibrated well, you wouldnt want your icons to suddenly balloon in size just because you sneezed, right? Well we see such a feature in future iPhones? From Uberphones.
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AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
Since the iPhone debuted in the AT&T network, the company claimed to have a hard time to cope with the network strain induced by the higher web usage rate of the iPhones users. Now that a Slingbox application exists, AT&T seems to worry that it could push its network over the edge, as video streaming is much more network-intensive than web browsing. Note that limiting the app to WiFi usage is always an option.
Other voices point out that AT&T is working on its own video streaming functionality, hinting that network capacity is indeed sufficient and that AT&T might try to protect some turf here. At the moment, Apple is the one who has rejected the SplingPlayer form the app store, so AT&T is directing questions to them. In the meantime, Apple has not commented on the matter.
At some point, it will be in Apples best interest to work with more than one carrier. Competition might force them to confront every carriers worst nightmare: become a commodity pipe like DSL providers.
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Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
No idea who still stores their music collection in cassete format apart from hoarders, but if you have a technologically averse parent who has yet to figure out how an iPod works, perhaps it is time to usher himher into the world of digital music with the Novac MV-CM001U Cassette-To-MP3 Player. As its name suggests, you are able to do your parents a favor by transferring the content on all their cassettes into the MP3 format, although the final audio quality would be limited by the analog nature of the source. Ripping the songs isnt hard as all you need to do is place the cassette into the wooden box, press Record and youre good to go, although it is definitely much more time consuming compared to the other dying medium - CDs.
Source... Add Comment
USB Lunch Box Warmer
USB Lunch Box Warmer
With devices like the USB Lunch Box Warmer, whats there not to love about this delectable port? After all, this means you no longer need to eat a cold lunch at the office since your boss is too cheap to purchase a microwave for the pantry. While some might have a feeling of deja vu with this piece of news, thats because Thanko released their own USB Lunchbox last year. This time round, this non-Thanko device will be able to heat your lunch up to 50° C (122° F) either when plugged in to a computer via USB or through a power outlet with the included AC Adapter. Too bad the plastic lunch box it comes with doesnt seem to be big enough to cater for those with huge appetites. Be the (temporary) envy of everyone else during lunchtime at the office with the $30 USB Lunch Box Warmer.
Source... Add Comment
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion is so confident of their latest 3D mouse that theyve even taken liberties to dub the SpacePilot PRO as the “most powerful 3D Mouse ever”. We wont dispute that as there are only a handful of such mice in the computing world, so it isnt really too hard to pick out a winner considering the SpacePilot PRO is equipped with the following :-
Color LCD display
Improved Navigation for MCAD
Five new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys
One-touch 32 view access
Other design considerations that have been incorporated for a much more pleasant user experience include a soft-coated wrist rest, smoother fingertip control and a symmetrical layout. Each purchase of the SpacePilot PRO comes with a 3-year warranty and will retail for $499.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell is now officially involved with China Mobile to supply a 3G version its Dell Inspiron mini 10 netbook. This is potentially a big deal for Dell because if China Mobile subsidizes a portion of the netbooks cost (this is what we expect), the volumes could turn out to be great. The good news doesnt stop there: Dell has also managed to get deals with Vodaphone in multiple regions and AT&T in the US , among other things. This is no small accomplishment in a space where low-cost is king.
Source... Add Comment
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam is something weve all learnt to live with after giving up all attempts to beat it into submission over the years. Just before you dismiss it as nothing more than an irritant in your mailbox with some others categorizing it as a chore to remove spam from their numerous inboxes, along comes news that spam does more than waste your time - it also churns out 17 million tons of CO2 each year (and growing), since around 62 trillion spam emails are sent around the world each year, translating to the stated amount of emissions according to research by climate consultants ICF International and anti-virus firm McAfee. In a year, an average business user will generate 131kg of CO2, where 22% of that is related to spam.
Source... Add Comment
Fuss Oval LCD TV
Fuss Oval LCD TV
The Fuss LC-4212B LCD TV certainly lives up to the first part of its namesake - by kicking up a small storm over its unique form factor that comes in an oval shape. It was on display at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair and was brought to the masses via Ultmost Technology. We think that this looks like some sort of blown up handset lying prone instead of an oval-shaped LCD TV. There is no word on whether this will make its way to various continents, and neither do we have word on its pricing.
Source... Add Comment
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Finetech Japan 2009 is the place to be if youre interested in checking out what Sony has to offer. Apart from the highly desirable 21V organic EL display, the Japanese consumer electronics giant has also paraded its prototype 3D display as part of the main attraction. No idea whether 3D displays will be the mainstream electronics device to have in the near future, but it will take quite some time before a dedicated 3D channel is broadcasted, not to mention the daunting task of incorporating 3D into old and classic feels for a (literally) new way of looking at them. We think all 3D glasses should be sold with a blister pack of aspirin to counter potential headaches that develop when watching shows in 3D glory.
Source... Add Comment
HiPhone Nano Is Out
HiPhone Nano Is Out
There is no confirmation of an iPhone nano just yet, but HiPhone of China decided to jump the gun by coming out with its own version known as the HiPhone Nano - and even more surprisingly, it will be available in the form of a clamshell handset. The exterior will feature dedicated music playback controls that resemble an iPod Clickwheel, while a monochrome display shows the current time. Flip it open and you will find a 2.4 touchscreen display alongside a numeric keypad for all your correspondence options. Heck, the manufacturers of the HiPHone Nano try to squeeze in more advantage by packing in dual-SIM support. All these for $124.99 sans contract - we admit it does look like a butchered iPod nano at first glance. Hopefully Apple releases their iPhone nano (if any) and show the world how it is supposed to be done.
Source... Add Comment
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Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
Cell Phone Bills Surprises No More: Pageonce releases Cell Minute Tracker
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Pageonce, a Palo Alto company we have been following, will is releasing its Cell Minute Tracker, an application that wipes away the ugliness of cell phone bills with the beauty of the iPhone.
Starting tomorrow, Pageonce users will be able to access real-time minute balance, alerts, and bill payment at any time during the billing cycle, making it easy for individuals and families to track and manage minute usage.
Pageonce CEO, Guy Goldstein, cites multiple cases in which families were hit with exorbitant changes due to lack of visibility into the familys cell minute and text usage.
The recent case of a Wyoming family who got hit with a $4,000 charge when their teenage daughter sent 10,000 texts in one month highlighted the importance of knowing how many minutes your family members are using before you receive your monthly statement.
Pageonces mobile app has some cool features. Beyond the standard bill and usage view, Pageonce will enable users to:
Receive alerts when theyve reached 90% of their minutes limit and when bills are due
Breakdown information by family member
View and pay phone bills directly from Cell Minute Tracker on the iPhone
As far as security is concerned, Pageonce has implemented 128 bit SSL encryption, insured by a top 10 A+ rated insurance carrier and a four digit passcode lock capability.
Download the application for $0.99
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Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Probability For The Zune HD Ton Run Xbox Games: Infinitely Close to Zero
Writing about rumored specifications of a rumored Zune HD (to be released in the fall) might be a sign that the economy and the tech news are slow, but its just hard not to speculate about it. The rumor says that the spec list is:
NVIDIA Tegra Application Processor
3.6 OLED touch display
4, 8, 16 and 32GB versions
HDMI out
WiFi
The more crunchy bit is that some speculate that the device could run Xbox games. Yes thats a pretty wild speculation. While weve seen Quake 3 running fairly quickly on the Tegra APX platform, there is a serious doubt that Microsoft will have DirectX 9 running on the Zune HD. Im not even mentionning that legions of games are programming stuff at the “driver” level, making even a port of DirectX not sufficient to ensure compatibility. It would be nice, but the chances are quasi null. Neowin, Liveside, via BGR
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Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Fake Tag Heuer Meridiist Spotted
Weve previously caught sight of pictures of the Tag Heuer Meridiist, and its certainly a pretty phone, and it could probably hold its own against a Vertu. Being insanely priced, its only normal to see some folks decide that they should create a fake version of the phone, and thats what has appeared online – a fake Tag Heuer Meridiist, which does look quite similar to the real thing. If youre willing to compromise and settle for a fake, it will only set you back $290, which is a low lower than about five or six grand for the real deal. From Uberphones.
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Interesting Patent From Apple
Interesting Patent From Apple
Have you ever tried to use your mobile phone when you were jogging? If youve tried it before, you should understand that pressing the buttons on your phone (especially if its a touchscreen device) is no easy feat, since youre bouncing up and down. Apple has filed a rather interesting patent application, which describes a way where the size of the targets (i.e. virtual buttons) can be dynamically increased when it detects jerky motion, which sounds really cool. Of course, theyll need to make sure its calibrated well, you wouldnt want your icons to suddenly balloon in size just because you sneezed, right? Well we see such a feature in future iPhones? From Uberphones.
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AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
AT&T Might Not Like SlingPlayer for iPhone
Since the iPhone debuted in the AT&T network, the company claimed to have a hard time to cope with the network strain induced by the higher web usage rate of the iPhones users. Now that a Slingbox application exists, AT&T seems to worry that it could push its network over the edge, as video streaming is much more network-intensive than web browsing. Note that limiting the app to WiFi usage is always an option.
Other voices point out that AT&T is working on its own video streaming functionality, hinting that network capacity is indeed sufficient and that AT&T might try to protect some turf here. At the moment, Apple is the one who has rejected the SplingPlayer form the app store, so AT&T is directing questions to them. In the meantime, Apple has not commented on the matter.
At some point, it will be in Apples best interest to work with more than one carrier. Competition might force them to confront every carriers worst nightmare: become a commodity pipe like DSL providers.
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Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
Novac MV-CM001U Cassete-To-MP3 Player
No idea who still stores their music collection in cassete format apart from hoarders, but if you have a technologically averse parent who has yet to figure out how an iPod works, perhaps it is time to usher himher into the world of digital music with the Novac MV-CM001U Cassette-To-MP3 Player. As its name suggests, you are able to do your parents a favor by transferring the content on all their cassettes into the MP3 format, although the final audio quality would be limited by the analog nature of the source. Ripping the songs isnt hard as all you need to do is place the cassette into the wooden box, press Record and youre good to go, although it is definitely much more time consuming compared to the other dying medium - CDs.
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USB Lunch Box Warmer
USB Lunch Box Warmer
With devices like the USB Lunch Box Warmer, whats there not to love about this delectable port? After all, this means you no longer need to eat a cold lunch at the office since your boss is too cheap to purchase a microwave for the pantry. While some might have a feeling of deja vu with this piece of news, thats because Thanko released their own USB Lunchbox last year. This time round, this non-Thanko device will be able to heat your lunch up to 50° C (122° F) either when plugged in to a computer via USB or through a power outlet with the included AC Adapter. Too bad the plastic lunch box it comes with doesnt seem to be big enough to cater for those with huge appetites. Be the (temporary) envy of everyone else during lunchtime at the office with the $30 USB Lunch Box Warmer.
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3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO
3DConnexion is so confident of their latest 3D mouse that theyve even taken liberties to dub the SpacePilot PRO as the “most powerful 3D Mouse ever”. We wont dispute that as there are only a handful of such mice in the computing world, so it isnt really too hard to pick out a winner considering the SpacePilot PRO is equipped with the following :-
Color LCD display
Improved Navigation for MCAD
Five new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys
One-touch 32 view access
Other design considerations that have been incorporated for a much more pleasant user experience include a soft-coated wrist rest, smoother fingertip control and a symmetrical layout. Each purchase of the SpacePilot PRO comes with a 3-year warranty and will retail for $499.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Connected via China Mobile 3G
Dell is now officially involved with China Mobile to supply a 3G version its Dell Inspiron mini 10 netbook. This is potentially a big deal for Dell because if China Mobile subsidizes a portion of the netbooks cost (this is what we expect), the volumes could turn out to be great. The good news doesnt stop there: Dell has also managed to get deals with Vodaphone in multiple regions and AT&T in the US , among other things. This is no small accomplishment in a space where low-cost is king.
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Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam Churns Out 17m Tons Of CO2
Spam is something weve all learnt to live with after giving up all attempts to beat it into submission over the years. Just before you dismiss it as nothing more than an irritant in your mailbox with some others categorizing it as a chore to remove spam from their numerous inboxes, along comes news that spam does more than waste your time - it also churns out 17 million tons of CO2 each year (and growing), since around 62 trillion spam emails are sent around the world each year, translating to the stated amount of emissions according to research by climate consultants ICF International and anti-virus firm McAfee. In a year, an average business user will generate 131kg of CO2, where 22% of that is related to spam.
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Fuss Oval LCD TV
Fuss Oval LCD TV
The Fuss LC-4212B LCD TV certainly lives up to the first part of its namesake - by kicking up a small storm over its unique form factor that comes in an oval shape. It was on display at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair and was brought to the masses via Ultmost Technology. We think that this looks like some sort of blown up handset lying prone instead of an oval-shaped LCD TV. There is no word on whether this will make its way to various continents, and neither do we have word on its pricing.
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Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Sony Displays Prototype 3D Screen
Finetech Japan 2009 is the place to be if youre interested in checking out what Sony has to offer. Apart from the highly desirable 21V organic EL display, the Japanese consumer electronics giant has also paraded its prototype 3D display as part of the main attraction. No idea whether 3D displays will be the mainstream electronics device to have in the near future, but it will take quite some time before a dedicated 3D channel is broadcasted, not to mention the daunting task of incorporating 3D into old and classic feels for a (literally) new way of looking at them. We think all 3D glasses should be sold with a blister pack of aspirin to counter potential headaches that develop when watching shows in 3D glory.
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HiPhone Nano Is Out
HiPhone Nano Is Out
There is no confirmation of an iPhone nano just yet, but HiPhone of China decided to jump the gun by coming out with its own version known as the HiPhone Nano - and even more surprisingly, it will be available in the form of a clamshell handset. The exterior will feature dedicated music playback controls that resemble an iPod Clickwheel, while a monochrome display shows the current time. Flip it open and you will find a 2.4 touchscreen display alongside a numeric keypad for all your correspondence options. Heck, the manufacturers of the HiPHone Nano try to squeeze in more advantage by packing in dual-SIM support. All these for $124.99 sans contract - we admit it does look like a butchered iPod nano at first glance. Hopefully Apple releases their iPhone nano (if any) and show the world how it is supposed to be done.
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