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MIMO iMo 7-inch secondary touchscreen dips under $200
We’ve reviewed a fair few MIMO secondary displays – the original 7-inch USB panels back in November 2008 , and then more recently the touchscreen 720-S – and now the company has another on offer. The MIMO iMo Pivot is being billed as the cheapest (sorry, “most ...
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Astak 5″ EZ Reader Pocket PRO Review
The ebook reader market has steadily segmented into two niches: the entry-level, non wireless devices and the generally store-affiliated, connectivity-stuffed models. Astak’s EZ Reader falls resolutely into the former category, a compact tablet with a 5-inch E Ink display and basic ...
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Hack-a-Sketch takes classic toy digital [Video]
Electronic versions of the classic Etch-a-Sketch aren’t particularly unusual, but so far this is the first time we’ve seen Arduino-controlled knobs with physical resistance and a proper shake-to-clear integrated into such a project. The Hack-a-Sketch takes a Lenovo ThinkPad laptop ...
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Honda Bicycle Simulator injects road-safety fun into gaming
Honda ’s slightly bizarre attitude toward personal mobility has given us an hybrid car , an exoskeleton to strap your granny into and a gyroscope-packed Segway-alternative ; however if you’d rather stay indoors, then their latest simulator might do the trick. The Honda Bicycle ...
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Google Chrome OS and Android “will likely converge” says Sergey Brin
Back in July, Google’s execs were grudgingly agreeing that Google Chrome OS and Android have “a great deal of commonality” and “may merge even closer.” Now co-founder Sergey Brin has further stoked that speculation , telling reporters after last week’s ...
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HP Pavilion DM1 gets reviewed: decent battery but cramped keyboard
HP’s Pavilion DM1 is still yet to show up for pre-order on the company’s US site (though the support pages are full of information) but that hasn’t stopped Netbooked from grabbing one of the 11.6-inch ultraportables for review . They reckon the DM1 “fares ...
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Nokia Booklet 3G review
While many scoffed at the idea of Nokia building a netbook, the idea does have its share of merits. After all, the Finnish company knows a few things about eking out runtimes from compact batteries, and with netbooks being perhaps the most likely of computing devices to be in search of mobile ...
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Data Robotics unveil new Drobo S and DroboElite backup systems
Data Robotics have doubled their range of so-called intelligent backup systems with the launch of two new models, the Drobo S and the DroboElite . The Drobo S takes the original four-bay Drobo and adds in not only an extra drive bay but an eSATA port and enhanced FireWire 800 performance, ...
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Bluetooth Spy Headset makes you look properly crazy [Video]
Bluetooth headsets are generally dull, but slap a “spy!” label on them and they become instantly appealing. Well, maybe not instantly, but when you’re looking at a headset that fits invisibly into your ear canal then we’re pretty darned impressed; BrickHouseSecurity are ...
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Samsung Omnia II hitting Verizon December 2nd
It comes as little surprise, given that we knew a release date from sneak-peaks into the carrier’s own systems last week, but Verizon have officially announced that the Samsung Omnia II will drop come December 2nd. The Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone will be priced at $199.99 (after a ...
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ArcherMind Android-based in-dash PND system unveiled
Given how often we hear about manufacturers using Android for their mobile devices, it’s a surprise dedicated sat-nav units don’t feature more highly. Chinese firm ArcherMind Technology have been showing off what they’re saying is the world’s first embedded ...
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Sony launches ICD-UX200 and ICD-UX300F digital voice recorders in Europe
Digital voice recorders can be used for all sorts of things form recording lectures or interviews to making voice notes for yourself. Sony has unveiled two new flash voice recorders in Europe including the ICD-UX200 and the ICD-UX300F . Both of the devices have 3-in-1 capability. The ...
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Intouch IT7150 wireless internet photo frame breaks cover
I am a big fan of digital photo frames and everyone who comes over to my house and sees the things sitting around likes them whether they are into tech or not. My parents both have them as well and the things make great holiday gifts. Digital frames have improved significantly over the years ...
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Microsoft roadmap tips up showing Windows 8 for 2012
Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system has only just hit the market, but the software giant is looking down the road to its next big release already. With the years it takes to develop complicated software the replacements are in the works before the current version debuts typically.  ...
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Samsung offers big discounts on, LN46B500, LN40B500, PN50B400 and more HDTVs
With the holidays upon us, it’s time to start looking for those gifts for people on your shopping list. This is the time of year when many people start looking at big purchases like HDTVs. Part of the reason is that the prices on HDTVS at this time of year tend to be very appealing.  ...
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Roku unveils open content delivery platform and first 10 channels
Roku has announced that its new open platform for delivering content to the TV is now available. The launch of the open platform also brings with it the first ten channels for the open platform service. The first ten channels are free for Roku users to view. The channels include Pandora, ...
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Shuttle set to offer up to 50% off its computers
Black Friday is this week and it’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Only the brave venture to retail stores and usually they are driven by the hope of landing a massive deal on some sort of high tech product like computers and HDTVs. Shuttle is known for its SFF line of ...
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Apple iPod touch with camera coming this Spring?
Apple iPod touch with camera coming this Spring?
slashgear.com — The firestorm of speculation earlier this year regarding whether Apple would push a camera-toting iPod touch out of the door at their now-traditional September music event, turned out to be a damp squib; the new iPod touch was faster and more capacious than its predecessor, but had no camera ... (more) Apple iPod touch with camera coming this Spring?
Camangi WebStation Android UMPC on sale “no later than early December”
Camangi WebStation Android UMPC on sale “no later than early December”
slashgear.com — We made no attempt to disguise our confusion about what looked like a poorly orchestrated teaser campaign for the Camangi WebStation Android slate earlier this year, but neither did we deny that there’s still a space in our heart (and on our shelves) for the first affordable example of ... (more) Camangi WebStation Android UMPC on sale “no later than ...
Sony Ericsson Kurara gets reviewed: needs to be cheap to succeed
Sony Ericsson Kurara gets reviewed: needs to be cheap to succeed
slashgear.com — Don’t let anybody tell you the cellphone industry is ruled by anything other than pricing. Mobile-Review have been playing with the Sony Ericsson Kurara and we’re going to spoil the ending for you: if it’s priced at €300 ($448) it should be a winner; if it’s more like ... (more) Sony Ericsson Kurara gets reviewed: needs to be cheap to ...
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