Archive for April, 2010

Ultra-low voltage Core i7 CPU coming

Intel already has several ultra-low voltage or ULV processors on the market in different ranges. The ULV processor is an important part of the mobile computer world thanks to the power savings offered that allows for longer battery life. The downside to ULV processors is that they tend to offer less performance than normal counterparts [...]

LG GW990 Moorestown smartphone won’t be released

Standby for some disappointment.  The LG GW990 smartphone  based on Intel’s upcoming Moorestown platform and running Moblin  is apparently no longer headed to the market.  According to phoneArena’s sources at LG, the GW990 was only ever intended as a concept, and as such won’t be launched in the second half of this year as previously [...]

Android 2.2 Will Finally Have Adobe Flash

Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering at Google, confirmed in a recent interview that the upcoming Android 2.2 release known as Froyo will include support for Adobe Flash. Flash for Android was first demonstrated on the T-Mobile G1 back in November 2008 and the Android community has been waiting for this feature to launch on their [...]

iPad 3G Now Shipping!

Apple’s has started shipping the 3G version of its iPad out to customers. The iPad 3G will be available in Apple retails stores this Friday in the U.S. Customers who have pre-ordered the 3G version of the iPad have begun to receive tracking numbers for their brand new 3G iPads, and it looks like they [...]

TrueTouch technology with Hover Detection

Cypress Semiconductor has enhanced its TrueTouch touchscreen solution so that hovering a finger over a capacitive display mimics mouseover functionality. The new technology could be used to magnify sections of a small touchscreen prior to activation by touch. As a user’s finger approaches the capacitive touchscreen display, the hover detection system not only recognizes its [...]

Konnet Technology’s New PowerV Quad Wirelessly Charges Four Nintendo Wii Remotes using Induction Technology

Konnet Technology has unleashed their PowerV Quad, an advanced wireless induction charging and storage solution.  Made with practicality and top design in mind, the PowerV Quad uses induction technology to simultaneously charge 4 Nintendo Wiimotes, minimizes cable clutter, and looks sleek enough to be mistaken for a piece of modern art. The PowerV Quad features [...]

Pioneer First line of Audio/Video Docks for iPhone®

Pioneer announces four stereo docking solutions for Apple’s iPhone and iPods. The new docks build on the company’s certified Works with iPhone line of audio-video gear. Earlier this year the company announced a line of AV receivers with iPhone and iPod Touch features. Pioneer’s lineup starts with the XW-NAS3/-K, which is a 2.1 channel speaker [...]

M55 EVO-001 electric bike is hand built and too expensive for you

There are some things that I would spend big money on, assuming I actually had big money. I would spend lots of loot on a cool car and a big house packed with tech for everything. I wouldn’t spend big money on a bicycle though. If you are well heeled and like electric bikes, we [...]

FREETALK Everyman HD webcam for Skype users launches

Skype users can make voice and video calls if they want to and have the hardwar needed. Those who like video calling with Skype, but want better image quality can now get a new Skype compatible webcam directly from the Skype Shop called the FREETALK Everyman HD webcam. The camera is cheap at $49.99 and [...]

Hammacher’s Portable EKG Device Monitor

Hammacher Schlemmer’s new portable EKG monitor lets you know if your heart is still beating, and how well. Many people suffer from severe heart disorders, and a hospital is not always a stone’s-throw away. The good news is, now, they don’t have to. Using a quartet of integrated sensors, the portable EKG monitor provides instant heart [...]