Word has it that the new range of PMPs from Archos will feature GPS navigation within, allowing you to not only keep yourself entertained with movies and the Internet, but also get to your hotel room from the effort without ending up in some backwater place in a rented car. This sixth generation Archos will probably see the long overdue Archos 606 and 706 hit the streets. Hopefully the battery life will be able to keep up with this new functionality.
Tags: mobiles, pvr, design, audio
This story has been around for a while but it’s just hitting mainstream news now. Bernie Peng, a financial software programmer, altered a homebrew version of Bejeweled for DS to clear the screen and drop a ring down when his girlfriend reached a certain score. Lucky for Bernie she said yes, and it was heard by nerds everywhere, including Bejeweled maker PopCap, who is flying them to Seattle as part of their honeymoon. The company is also supplying copies of Bejeweled as gifts to wedding guests. Bernie and his girlfriend have recreated the moment in a series of photos on his blog. Definitely a geeky thing to do, so I applaud Bernie, but a quick search of Geek.com would have saved him some trouble since Astraware created a special edition of Bejeweled last year for just such an occasion. (Read the full post about ‘Blogger proposes with homebrew DS Bejeweled’…)
If our recent Laptop bag bonanza - Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 - has left you dizzy with choices, here’s a suggestion: check out Career Bags. With the exception of the Zegari, they sell all the bags we’ve previewed, including Abbi New York, Casauri, Diane Von Furstenburg, and McKlein, and have the best stock of anyone on the web, including this beautiful red GOLLA bag from Finland. The self-made executive and owner of Career Bags, Ellen Hart, echoed the other women we talked to when she told us, “I originally designed business cases for women in 1989 because they didn’t exist.” The modest entrepreneur doesn’t volunteer at first that she designed the Veronica London, a very popular handbag design that she sold to Hartman luggage and still sells on her site. (Read the full post about ‘One-stop shopping for laptop bags at Career Bags - and contest’…)
Earlier this week the source code for the MMO Eve Online started to appear on the Internet via torrents. The code was for the Eve Online client software leading some to fear it would jeopardize the game or security in some way.
Developer CCP have been quick to dispel those fears, however, stating that:
Access to the source code for the EVE client exposes no security vulnerabilities, has no privacy protection issues, and poses no threat to our customers’ billing information.
In fact the game, like all MMOs, is designed with security in mind. The security is concentrated on the server-side where all the player and game information is actually kept.
As MySpace continues to expand around the world it faces different problems and challenges in different regions. It’s latest launch is into Korea, an area of the world well-known it’s advanced use of technology.
Unlike other versions of the social networking site, MySpace Korea is attempting to appeal to Koreans with the introduction of some more advanced features. For example, the Korean site has a service called Minilog, that is meant to work a lot like Twitter and allows users a form of micro-blogging.
Users can also skin their MySpace giving it a more unique look and feel.
(Read the full post about ‘MySpace launches in tech-savvy Korea’…)
If you are looking for a new cell phone for yourself, then do check out the cell phone range of Virgin Mobile that includes the attractive Virgin Mobile Cyclops Camera Cell Phone. Enjoy the innovative audio messaging apart from the text messaging with the eye catching red and white Virgin Mobile Cyclops. When you buy Virgin Mobile Cyclops, you get it with lots of digital stuff like preloaded demo games, ringtones and voicemail greetings. Bearing dual displays with main 128 x 160 pixels, 65 color CSTIN and external 96 x 16 pixels, B&WSTN, Virgin Mobile Cyclops Camera Cell Phone is smart phone that incorporates all the advanced features. (Read the full post about ‘Virgin Mobile Cyclops’…)
Granted, the majority of us won’t carry around information on our USB flash drives that are too incriminating should someone else pick it up due to our forgetfulness, but you can never be too careful, right? After all, with the deluge of passwords and PIN numbers that one has to memorize these days, it can get pretty tough trying to store all that information in our head hence some people use a USB flash drive instead. Kingston’s effort to increase security where USB flash drives are concerned is reflected in its latest release - the DataTraveler BlackBox which will ship in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities. (Read the full post about ‘Kingston BlackBox is more secure’…)
SANYO today announced a couple of new projectors in their ‘T’ Series line designed for the education and business presentation markets. The PLC-ET30L features a 1400 x 1050 resolution with 10-bit gamma correction which is the perfect way to make PowerPoint’s default blue gradient background really pop. It also has 4200 lumens allowing it to project a bright image even in an environment where the lights can’t be turned off. SANYO also announced the PLC-XT21/L projector which is a value priced version of the ET30L with a reduced resolution of 1024×768. Both projectors feature a whisper quiet fan that produces just 35 dBA of noise, and something called the One-Way Flow System which uses a single intake and exhaust vent with easily accessible dust filters. (Read the full post about ‘Sanyo Superbright ‘T’ Series Projectors’…)
Blackmagic’s new USB recorder features analog component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video inputs to help you record video from various and store it on your computer for future reference without taking up additional bulk on your desk. In addition, it is also capable of capturing video directly from YouTube, allowing you to view all those hilarious clips away from your computer on a compatible portable media player of choice. The pocket-friendly Blackmagic USB Recorder will ship this July in standard and SDI versions that retail for $119 and $299, respectively. (Read the full post about ‘Blackmagic USB Recorder’…)
Drink pure water and remain free of diseases using the new Kenstar Le Pure Water Purifier. Boasting advanced features this pure water purifier comes in an elegant white color that also adds beauty to your home. Its auto clean facility can easily clean UV system saving your money for those usual services as required for other water purifiers. Kenstar Le Pure Water Purifier incorporates E-Guard Technology that protects all the electronic components against any kind of power fluctuations. You can easily maintain the purity level using the electronic eye of Kenstar Le Pure Water Purifier. Moreover, its Biostatic Filtration System provides you with crystal clear water free from chemical impurities. (Read the full post about ‘Kenstar Le Pure Water Purifier’…)