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Vodafone BlackBerry Storm Promotional Video Out

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:00:37 +0000

If the “leaked” PowerPoint presentation and additional details about the Storm and the BlackBerry Application Center (meant for the Storm) isn’t enough to convince you of the phone’s impending, err, release, then maybe this will.

Here, my friends, is Vodafone’s first promotional video for the upcoming BlackBerry Storm, RIM’s first touch screen device ever. It will be a monumental release for RIM so the video ad has to live up to it and I believe it did. The BlackBerry Storm, by the bye, is full-faced touch screen phone with preloaded instant messaging and social site apps, 3.2 megapixel camera, web browser, and media player. Its most controversial feature would most probably be its screen that acts as one big button you have to press down to select icons. But, if it makes you happy, the Storm has copy and paste.

Via BGR

Flashlight & lamp get together in one device

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:22:15 +0000

“Two Lamps” is a simple and genius solution for joining a rechargeable flashlight with your lamp. At least it looks like it doesn’t completely suck. The flashlight is probably not that powerful, but just knowing where your flashlight is and having it at the ready is what’s awesome here. Plus, it saves space. Sadly, it’s just a concept right now, but it’s one that can easily find a place in the home. We’re thinking it will be available in a year.

[Trendsnow]

Vodafones Mobile Broadband Becomes More Affordable

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:00:02 +0000

Here’s a price cut that’s sure to make travel-loving, extroverted geeks happy (don’t we all get happy with any kind of price cut?). Vodafone is offering its mobile broadband plans for lower rates so mobile computing just got a lot cheaper in Australia.

For the basic 1GB data Vodafone 3G 24-month data plan, you can expect to pay $19.95 for the data plus $5 for the USB Internet stick (pictured) per month. Everyone who needs a bit more than that can get the 5GB 24-month data plan for $39.95 per month including payment for the USB internet stick. Both plans are now $10 less than they previously were. Additionally, if you exceed your allotted data per month, you will be transferred over to Vodafone’s 2.5G network. Not bad, eh?

Check out Vodafone’s Mobile Broadband Plans here.

Via GIZ AU

Sony Ericsson C902 Black Cyber-Shot Phone - Unlocked

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:24:00 +0000

The C902 Cyber-shot phone is made for great pictures. The slide-out lens cover activates the 5-megapixel camera. Adjust settings via onscreen touch keys. If you have people in your photo, activate Face detection. Your C902 will automatically find and focus on a face. Don't let poor lighting stop you. For still pictures, the photoflash automatically fires when needed. The flash can be used in BestPic mode and for videos too. Share your life. With your C902 you get your own personal blog. Post your pictures or videos in seconds, for all to see.
Connectivity - Bluetooth technology, Modem, Synchronization, USB support, and USB mass storage
Design - Auto rotate, Navigation key, and Picture wallpaper
Internet - Web browser, RSS feeds, and Access NetFront Web Browser
Messaging - Email, Instant and Picture messaging (MMS), Predictive text input, Sound recorder, and Text messaging (SMS)
Organizer - Contacts, Alarm clock, Calendar, Calculator, Flight mode, Notes, Phone book, Stopwatch, Tasks, and Timer
Networks - EDGE, GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, UMTS 2100, and HSDPA Dimensions - 4.3 x 1.9 x 0.4 (108x49x10.5mm)
Weight - 107.0 grams, 3.8 ounces

Product Features
- 240x320 and 262,144 color TFT QVGA
- Camera - Picture blogging, Photo flash, Auto focus, BestPic, 5-Megapixel, up 16x Digital Zoom, Image and Video stabilizer, Video recording and Video light
- Entertainment - FM Radio RDS, 3D games, Java, Media, Video viewing, and Video streaming
- Communication - Polyphonic ringtones, Speakerphone, and Vibrating Alert
- Music - Album art, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP), Media Player, MegaBass, Music tones - MP3, AAC, PlayNow, and TrackID

Nokia N96 16 GB Unlocked Cell Phone with 5 MP Camera, 3G, GPS, Media Player Micro SD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Black)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:15:00 +0000

The followup to the sensationally popular N95, the Nokia N96 is a veritable Swiss Army knife packed with all the mobile communication, multimedia, location and computing tools you need. With a large 2.8-inch screen, 16 GB of internal memory, additional MicroSD expansion, and support for high-quality videos in a wide range of formats, the dual-slide Nokia N96 represents an exciting new chapter in mobile media.
The quad-band Nokia N96 GSM/EDGE phone makes it easy to roam globally and stay in touch with voice and text messaging, and this model is also ready to run on 3G networks here in the US (850/1900 MHz HSDPA), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia while on the go. It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots. You'll also be able to connect to a wide variety of peripherals--including stereo headphones--with the Bluetooth 2.0+EDR capabilities.

Product Features:
- Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and US 3G compatibility via 850/1900 HSDPA plus GPRS/EDGE capabilities
- 5-megapixel digital camera with Carl Zeiss Optics, autofocus, digital zoom and Flickr support;
- DVD-quality video capture (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps)
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); A-GPS for navigation with Nokia Maps app;
- Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for both handsfree communication and stereo music streaming
- 2.8-inch screen;
- 2-way slider design reveals keypad on one side and media controls on other;
- access to personal email;
- full PIM features
- Up to 3.7 hours of GSM talk time, up to 220 hours (9.2 days) of standby time

Nikon Media Port UP

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:00:25 +0000

Well known camera giant Nikon put out a audio/video device on maket that brings TV to your eye. This headset is the latest from Nikon and it’s called Nikon Media Port UP. Most of video headsets like myvu, are usually designed to take video files off of the iPod and make them a private experience for the viewer. Couple of things that make Media Port UP stand out from the crowd is the fact that it’s WiFi ready and supports Windows Media Player as a source. This specific product belongs to that area of transitional tech which alows us to use internet without the need of laptop computers or such gear, it has a memory of 4 to 8 gigabyte within it’s hard drive. Specs include 120 minutes of playback time for video, and 270 minutes of playback time for music. The Media Port UP is even designed with some hands-free operation. So when a user moves his or her head, it somehow affects the playing. Right now, you should be able it at the Up Store for about $580.

via dvice.com

HAL robotic suit rental is ready for Tony Stark wannabes, the elderly

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:54:00 +0000

Filed under: Robots, Wearables

If you'll recall, Tsukuba University professor Yoshiyuki Sankai designed a robotic suit called HAL-5 a few years ago. Production of this handicap-overcomer began back in 2006, and as promised, manufacturer Cyberdyne (not to be confused with Cyberdyne Systems, best known for its genocidal Skynet AI and army of Terminator robots) is finally ready to crank it out in large numbers. Starting this Friday, HAL will be available for rent in Japan at the modest rate of $2,200 per month. Sankai hopes it will prove useful to the elderly and folks with disabilities by providing super-strength mechanical assistance when they send brain signals to move their limbs. HAL may be used for good but it won't be used for awesome; Sankai has turned down military-types who've expressed interest.

[Thanks, Evan]

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3 is the new 4

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:50:59 +0000

Auto designers have been toying with the idea of three-wheeled transports for some time now and this latest concept by Higgins-Aubé called ENERGYA is pretty much another attempt at it. This side-by-side two seater is legally considered in most jurisdictions a “motorcycle”, eliminating most of the mandatory automobile systems and components that weigh down and increase the price of regular 4-wheeled automobiles. Higgins-Aubé call this segment bender a “motomobile”, and have fitted it with a hefty (200 HP) motorcycle engine powering the single rear wheel. Future(future) designs will see an all-electric drivetrain that will take all the vroom vroom out and replace it with pssshh psshhh.

Designer: Higgins-Aubé

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Fanatec debuts video gaming wheel stand

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:44:16 +0000

Fanatec unveiled today a new wheel stand for video game racing wheels. It is called the RennSport Wheel Stand and you’ll find it pricing around $130.

The Fanatec RennSport Wheel Stand offers gamers an adjustable wheel angle, height, and pedal position and works with “all Fanatec racing wheels as well as those from Logitech (G25 and Driving Force wheel series) and Microsoft (Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel).” It is said to be made of “rock-solid steel/aluminum construction.”

Optional and upcoming accessories for this stand include a shifter mount and a race seat kit that turns the stand into a full racing cockpit. The RennSport should be available by the end of the month.

Fanatec

Samsung i900 Omnia Unlocked Cell Phone with 8 GB Memory, 5 MP Camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, MicroSD, Windows Mobile 6.1 - International Version with No Warranty

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:40:00 +0000

Meaning "everything" in Latin and "wish" in Arabic, the Omnia from Samsung is designed to provide business users with stylish multimedia capabilities and personal mobile users with simple access to business based functions. This touchscreen-enabled phone has a large, brightly colorful 3.2 inch screen, and it includes Samsung's intuitive and easily customizable TouchWiz user interface. Other features include 8 GB of internal memory, a built-in GPS receiver, 5-megapixel camera, multi-format digital audio player, Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, video output to your TV, and up to 5.8 hours of talk time.
With the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, the Q Global supports Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager, which provides single-point access to line of business and corporate data such as applications, files and other information located on the corporate network. It also provides push email for immediate send and receive on Corporate Microsoft Exchange servers as well as editing of Microsoft Office documents.

Other features include:

- GPS receiver, including navigation and geo-tagging capabilities
- USB 2.0 wired connectivity to your PC
- Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, personal and corporate, instant messaging
- Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g)
- Organizer tools: World time, currency converter, calculator, stopwatch

Vital Statistics
The Samsung i900 Omnia weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 4.4 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches. Its 1440 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.8 hours of talk time, and up to 500 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 2100 MHz 3G frequencies.