I miss the age of the jukebox. I’m not old enough to remember the days when a real Fonz would hit a juke to play tunes that we now call oldies, but I do remember seeing jukeboxes in pizza parlors in the seventies and eighties. They were slowly dying out by that time, and so they had a Bauhaus form-follows-function look to them. They never regained that look from the jukes of that bygone era. For those of you who miss that gaudy look of the jukebox from the 1950s, you might want to save up some money (a lot of it) and get the Xi, a jukebox designed to play tracks from the ipod. The Xi has all the retro glory with the numbered buttons, as well as two very powerful speakers. (Read the full post about ‘The Xi Jukebox is Pure Retro Glory’…)

There are more and more tools to lets you spam send stuff to your “friends” on social networks. JuiceCaster is now available on blackberry Curve as a beta - if “beta” still means something these days. Among the known services that JuiceCaster can connect to: Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Blogger, Photobucket. Note that the Curve is the only model that is supported for now. The Blackberry Pearl should be next. Tags: camera, Hi-fi, mobile devices, gizmos (Read the full post about ‘JuiceCaster launches on Blackberry’…)

Roxio has announced the launch of their latest version of Roxio Creator. Roxio Creator 2009 is a suite of tools for photo, video and music authoring. The application also includes tools to burn music, video, and data discs. The new version includes advanced support for High Definition (HD) video and a redesigned product launcher which makes getting access to the tools you need easier. If you like to transfer media to mobile devices you will also appreciate the SyncIt feature which automatically converts digital files to the preferred format for a mobile device. Encoding of video has also been improved since the application will be able to take advantage of new multi-core processors. (Read the full post about ‘New version of Roxio Creator now available’…)

Navigon is a well-known name when it comes to GPS navigation systems, and this company has retired the venerable 7100 model, replacing it instead with the 7200T. This successor will retain Navigon’s free, real-time traffic as well as most features from it’s predecessor, but you will also benefit from a better user interface as well for greater ease-of-use. Among the features found on the 7200T are :- Centrality Titan 600MHz processor Updated GPS chip Reality-View with 3D buildings Bluetooth connectivity Destination entry mode Voice recognition Lane Assistant mode Hands-free speakerphone Will you be willing to part with $449 for the Navigon 7200T when it rolls out this October? (Read the full post about ‘Navigon 7200T GPS Navigation System’…)

Navigon has recently shown off their new GPS, the 7200T. In efforts to make this their best GPS thus far, they have added a few new features including a revamped OS. Within the new OS comes real time traffic updates, Reality View Pro, and Landmark View 3D. The traffic updates are free using the FM tuner tuned to Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network. Usually, real time traffic updates cost monthly subscriptions. The other cool feature is the Landmark View 3D, which shows a 3D view of landmarks in the area. In addition, the 7200T sports the aforementioned 4.3-inch touchscreen, with a 16:9 display, 2GB of internal storage, SiRF GRF3i+GPS chip, microSD expansion, 64MB of RAM, and running on a Centrality Titan I 600MHz processor. (Read the full post about ‘Navigon announces new 7200T GPS with 4.3-inch display’…)

There is just something about playing Soul Calibur that makes me extremely nostalgic for the Dreamcast. Call me crazy, but there’s just something about the experience that makes me fondly recall my initial introduction to the series there. Perhaps it is how wonderfully true to the series each iteration is, while managing to introduce elements that heighten the experience without deviating too far from the core design that has made it so popular and beloved. This release is no different in that regard, bringing the same gameplay mechanics and design Soul Calibur players have come to expect, while laying on even more gorgeous graphics that are also a trademark of the series. (Read the full post about ‘Review: Soul Calibur 4 for PS3′…)

HTC has sent word that it’s now making a software ROM upgrade available on its website that will bring Windows Mobile 6.1 to the AT&T Tilt. Along with the upgrade Tilt users will now have access to the HTC Home Screen, Video Share Calling, Threaded SMS, MS Voice Command, OneNote Mobile, Remote Desktop Monitor, Enroll Domain, Managed Programs, and more.

It’s about time the update rolled out. One thing that has really become apparent is how long it takes to get upgrades out the door for phones nowadays.

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The first design image of the HTC Dream AKA T-Mobile G1 better known as the first Google Android OS powered phone is out via the AndroidGuys. The phone seems inspired by HTC’s Sidekick in its QWERTY keyboard, buttons layout and slide out screen. It also seems to have a slim form factor, which should help it compete with Apple’s iphone or the new blackberry. The back of the device has a ‘With Google’ tag line on it. Clearly T-Mobile and HTC are doing all they can to help ring the brand recognition bell among ordinary users. T-Mobile, HTC and Google have said they plan to release the device in the third quarter. Photo: HTC Dream or the T-Mobile G1 from AndroidGuys. Tags: consumer electronics, sat (Read the full post about ‘Official: First Google Android Phone Design Image’…)

The company M2E Power was formed last year and aims to bring renewable energy gadgets to the marketplace. The first of these being a device that generates energy as we move. M2E says they have now proved their technology works and aim to bring a product to market next year. The device is meant to sit in you pocket and as you move slowly generates energy. It does this by harvesting the energy from electromagnetic fields produced within the M2E device. As you move this energy is slowly produced, collected and stored in a lithium-ion battery. That energy can then be transferred into your mobile device’s battery. The key point to the M2E charger is the fact it allows energy to be produced without encumbering the wearer. (Read the full post about ‘M2E Power promises motion chargers next year’…)

The current world record for an unmanned flight stands at just over 30 hours and was set by the Northrop Grumman’s RQ-4 Global Hawk. But that record has unofficially been smashed by a new aircraft developed by QinetiQ. The QinetiQ Zephyr Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) managed a flight time of 82 hours and 37 minutes soaring over the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. The flight was done to test a communications payload and did not meet the criteria to be classed as an official world record. The Zephyr weighs just 30kg due to its carbon fibre frame, and is capable of carrying up to 2kg of cargo. To launch, it is held by 3 people and they run to gain speed before releasing the craft. (Read the full post about ‘Solar spy plane sets unofficial 82 hour flight record’…)