If you’re one of those PC users who always find yourself doing other things while waiting for your machines to completely boot up, either you’d be glad to hear about Splashtop or feel sad since you might end up not doing those other things anymore. But that is if you are using an Asus notebook as these machines will be getting the Splashtop Linux OS treatment. If you would recall Splashtop has been pre-installed on some Asus motherboards not so long ago, and soon enough it will be powering some Asus notebooks as a full-blown OS. If you think that the Splastop is just your ordinary Linux variant, think again. Well, that’s because Splashtop offers up a unique PC boot up experience. (Read the full post about ‘Splashtop Linux variant to power up Asus notebooks’…)
NEC will be rolling out its new 3G cell phone known as the N706ie in Japan, with the main talking point (no pun intended) being a total talking time of four hours, which should be long enough for you to share all your sordid stories with your best friend without missing a beat. Specifications consist of :- 3″ WQVGA display 2 megapixel camera 1-Seg mobile TV support FOMA serviceThe NEC N706ie measures 105mm x 49mm x 16.6mm and tips the scales at 115 grams. It will only be available in Japan this September at a yet undisclosed price. Tags: pvp, gprs, DAB, gadgetry (Read the full post about ‘NEC N706ie Cell Phone’…)
VIA has rolled out its new Nano processor family which gets inspiration from the VIA Isaiah architecture. This processor holds the distinction of being the first 64-bit, superscalar, speculative out-of-order processors from VIA’s x86 platform portfolio, and is tipped to offer an attractive alternative to both desktop and notebook markets. Word has it that the performance of these new chips will be able to handle even the most demanding of computing and entertainment applications, ranging from Blu-ray disc HD video playback as well as number-crunching games such as Crysis. There is no word on the pricing structure though, but it shouldn’t be too expensive to begin with. (Read the full post about ‘VIA Nano Processor’…)
by Darren Murph, posted May 29th 2008 at 6:31AM It took Toshiba long enough to get its socket-infused Dynadock onto store shelves, and considering the rough reputation held by the vast majority of USB video docking stations out there, you’ve probably been holding back on this well-spec’d unit due to fear alone. If we just rang your bell, you’ll be glad to know the critics over at Trusted Reviews were able to spend some quality time with the device and test out all those features that may or may not work as advertised. (Read the full post about ‘Toshiba’s Dynadock USB video docking station gets reviewed’…)
Weight loss isn’t exactly one of my major priorities. It’s not that I couldn’t spare a few pounds (or a lot of few pounds, even), it’s just that with so much going on in my life right now, it seems like a I can’t find a spare second to sleep, let alone weigh myself and monitor food intake. Does this sort of mentality remind you of anyone? Health and physical well-being are on an upswing compared to the indulgence of the late-90s and early millennium years. People are starting to get back into their peak condition for health reasons, rather than sex appeal, even though that’s always a plus. But how can you work such a time-swallowing event into your traveling? (Read the full post about ‘Magellan Travel Scale’…)
The Nyko Charge Base 360 has started to ship to stores, offering an alternative charging solution for the Xbox 360 that features a drop-in charging and storage solution for up to a couple of wireless controllers, making this a first charging solution of its kind in the world. Sounds like the more efficient charging method compared to USB as well as disposable batteries that will definitely add up in the long run (not to mention the environmental impact). Each Nyko Charge Base 360 features two custom NiMH rechargeable batteries that have special contact points, making it a snap for controllers to be dropped into the Charge Base 360 without removing the battery packs. (Read the full post about ‘Nyko Charge Base 360 Ships’…)
Had to happen, right? Jumping rope is great exercise, but newbies tend to give it up after 5 minutes of tripping over the rope. Now you can do it wirelessly! The Jumpsnap ropeless jump rope has an LCD display built into the handles, timers, snapping sound (like the rope hitting the floor), tracks your time, # of jumps, calculates calories burned and your general usage on a per user basis, and even a built-in audible training program. Certainly the JumpSnap isn’t cheap as compared to a traditional jumprope, but hey, think about what you’re getting. Gimme! (Read the full post about ‘JumpSnap - ropeless jump rope’…)
by Darren Murph, posted May 28th 2008 at 7:41PMWe have no real way of verifying whether or not these so-calls crystals were purchased alongside some bizarre time machine on eBay, but we’ll take this guy’s word for it and assume not for the time being. Reportedly, University of Queensland professor Max Lu has teamed up with researchers in order to grow “the world’s first titanium oxide single crystals with large amounts of reactive surfaces.” Put simply, these very crystals can “absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity.” It’s said that Lu has been working on the project for some 15 years, and even now, he doesn’t expect the creation to be commercially viable for another decade. (Read the full post about ‘Crystals hold promise of affordable solar energy, may have been purchased on eBay’…)
by Nilay Patel, posted May 28th 2008 at 6:27PM Take this one with a huge grain of salt, but some enterprising members of the MacRumors forums went poking around the iphone SDK files and unearthed what might be an icon representation of the 3G iPhone. (We looked ourselves and it’s definitely there.) There’s only one tiny image (scaled up on the left), but it’s clearly different from the other iPhone icons in the bundle, and it matches up nicely with some of the other leaked images we’ve been seeing. (Read the full post about ‘iPhone SDK contains a 3G iPhone icon?’…)
Helio’s next generation Ocean is known as the OZ2, and below are some of the specifications to whet your appetite. I don’t think that any device will be able to usurp the hype surrounding the new 3G iphone, but still, it is good to see other companies not giving up the good fight. 3 megapixel camera Dual slider form factor microSDHC memory card slot 1GB internal memory In-browser Flash support 30fps video recording Touch-sensitive directional pad PC sync capability There is no word on pricing or availability, but if you’re an Ocean fan that make sure your current unit has enough legs to last till it’s successor is rolled out. (Read the full post about ‘Helio OZ2 Sneak Peek’…)
