Sony Ericsson has added two new models to it’s Cyber-shot lineup, the C902 and the C702. Starting with the higher-end model, the C902 has a slide-out lens cover making easy to snap those quick pictures, illuminated camera touch-keys, Photo Flash and a 5-megapixel camera with face detection and auto focus. The C702 features a 3.2-megapixel camera with digital zoom and face detection, built-in GPS with Google Maps for Mobile pre-installed. The C702 is designed for single hand use and is also both splash and dust-resistant. The C902 and C702 both offer just 160MB of internal memory but have a Memory Stick Micro card slot for additional storage. (Read the full post about ‘Sony Ericsson announces the Cyber-shot C902, C702′…)
Despite it’s apparent simplicity, SpinWine performs a set of complex actions as the wine circulates around the small open cup chamber and through the double helix into your glass. The improvement in flavour and scent occurs because of the structural changes brought about by the unique process. Numerous experiments has perfected the exact size of the cup and the spiral funnel achieving the desired softness of the wine. When wine is spun in this way, it goes through a process of oxidizing and structural reforming causing chemical changes that affect both the flavors and the texture. (Read the full post about ‘Spin Wine Lets you’…)
Fridge Diet Decision Maker If dieting is your thing, or you want to help out a friend with their diet, then all you need is the magnetic Diet Decision Maker. Just attach it to the fridge and each time you feel like a snack, press the cherry and you will get told a random little gem of advice to help you resist munching. (Read the full post about ‘Fridge Diet Decision Maker’…)
In our last poll, we asked you how long you can do without your cell phone. Here are the results: I was a little surprised that so many people said they could leave behind their cell phones for an entire week. Among the “other” answers were: one month, one minute, never, and forever. I would put myself in the 15-minutes category, but only when my daughter is at home. Otherwise, maybe 5 minutes. Our new poll asks about your ideal Valentine’s Day gift. Take it here. Tags: video, cameras, hdtv, games (Read the full post about ‘Popgadget polls’…)
[MWC] When Nokia bought NavTeq, we told you that they were taking navigation seriously. The Nokia 6210 Navigator is a phone that has a particular talent for navigation. It has an assisted-GPS that sends positioning information to Nokia Maps 2.0 (just launched too). The HSDPA (3.5G) data connection allows the user to download additional information about points of interests. The phone can also compute a route and provide visual and vocal turn-by-turn directions. Of course, the Nokia 6210 Navigator also captures photos, play music and radio. Tags: lcd, TV, high definition TV, CD (Read the full post about ‘Nokia 6210 Navigator’…)
Sony Ericsson will sell the Xperia X1, its first Windows-Mobile based cellphone, this fall. With striking design features, a touchscreen and fast 3G internet, it’s just the flagship of a cellular armada that raised anchor this weekend, including laptop cards, new Cybershot phones, powerful candybars, and even a low-end model for the rest of us. Read on for details. • The Xperia X1 is the most unusual of the new models, with its screen sliding out from the keyboard on a delicate arc. Packed with multimedia features, an interesting set of triangular panels and "optical joystick" navigation, it’s got a lot going for it: 3G HSDPA and EDGE, a 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording, stereo bluetooth, "3D games," RSS feed reading, GPS, WiFi, easy modem hookup and a touchscreen. (Read the full post about ‘Xperia X1 Leads Charge of New Sony Ericsson Phones’…)
Taking advantage of the lower memory prices, HTC has come up with a 16GB version of the Advantage. But that’s not it, HTC has also improved the keyboard, which is now easier to type on because it is bigger and uses haptic tactile feedback, according to JKontherun. HTC is also including TouchFlo, their finger-friendly user interface. And finally and importantly, the new HTC advantage will ship with Opera 9. Read our HTC Advantage hands-on. (Read the full post about ‘16GB HTC Advantage’…)
Posted Feb 11th 2008 12:00AM by Ryan BlockFiled under: Cellphones, GPS Europeans looking for a lower-end GPS-equipped HTC phone have another option today, in the form of the P3470, previously known as the Pharos. While it only has quad-band EDGE and a 200MHz CPU, you can at least expect the usual complement of a 2 megapixel camera, 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM, microSD, Bluetooth 2.0, and a roomy enough 2.8-inch QVGA flush touchscreen (á la the Touch). (Read the full post about ‘HTC P3470 is only EDGE, but has GPS’…)
Camera phones have surely come a long way from their VGA days, and these days it is not uncommon to find special lenses in these handsets although they aren’t up to par with a dedicated digital camera just yet. ArcSoft aims to bridge the gap at MWC by introducing three new technologies - the FaceTracking, Smile Detection and Blink Detection categories which will be explained in greater detail after the jump. Guess picture shooting on your cell phone will never be the same again. Tags: wireless, games, sat-nav, gadgetry (Read the full post about ‘ArcSoft Demos Camera Phone Technology’…)
Posted Feb 11th 2008 2:09AM by Darren MurphFiled under: GPS, WearablesWe’ve seen some pretty well equipped helmets in our day, but UMass Amherst student Brycen Spencer seems a touch more interested in safety advancements than integrated speakers. His concoction, dubbed the Wireless Impact Guardian (WIG), looks like your average helmet at first glance, but a quick look inside reveals electronics designed to sense an impact, judge if you’re conscious and dial for help if necessary. Essentially, an alarm is triggered upon impact, and if you’re not cohesive enough to disable it after 60 seconds, it automatically rings up 911 and beams out your location via GPS so that medical personnel can get moving. (Read the full post about ‘GPS-enabled helmet calls for help post-accident’…)
