Magnext iCoaster 2008 Toy connects to Apple iPod

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Mega Brands landed with Magnext iCoaster the best selling construction toy in 2007. Magnext iCoaster is back in an improved 2008 edition for this holiday season.
The Magnext iCoaster lets you build 10 extreme roller coaster layouts which 15mm magnetic rider balls zip through in crazy speeds.
The plug & play control box features 10 music backgrounds, 10 sensor beats/sound effects, and a jack where you can plug your Apple iPod or other MP3 player in and customize the sounds behind your roller coaster. Read more

Posted on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:17:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

You need $100 to connect your 30 inch Apple Cinema Display HD to a new MacBook

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Apple introduced this week new shiny MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks with the new Mini DisplayPort interface for connecting displays. If you already own a fine 30 inch Apple Cinema Display HD and would like to connect a new MacBook Pro you just ordered then you need to spend another $100 on a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter. Besides the cost the missing link is also not shipping for another 4-5 weeks.

Early adopters of Apple high-end gear will need patience and as always deep pockets. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:59:47 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Yahoo oneConnect for iPhone Preview Available

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Yahoo announced that a preview for its new iPhone application oneConnect is now available. The software is a type of social address book that brings a circle of friends, communication, and social networking into one application.

The program is available via the Apple App store now and will be offered for other devices in the coming months. Using the application users can integrate their contacts, send IM and SMS messages, post status, and view activity from their favorite social networks. The application will support Bebo, Dopplr, Facebook, Flickr, Friendster, Last.fm, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube. Read more

Posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:39:10 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

StarTech Docking Station Connects Notebooks to Video and More

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StarTech.com has announced a new USB dock for notebooks that connects the notebook to multiple devices via one single USB cable. The dock provides USB, VGA, RJ45 and audio connectivity. The USB ports include four USB A female ports, one USB B female port, mic input, line out, and 10/100 Ethernet.

The VGA output can support widescreen resolutions of 1680 x 1050 or 1600 x 1200 on standard displays. The video output can be used to extend the desktop or simply add a new display. The dock has the part number USBVGADOCK is $129.99. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:09:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

AT&T Launches USBConnect Mercury 3G Modem

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AT&T Wireless has announced its latest USBConnect 3G modem called the Mercury. The Mercury is the smallest, and lightest of AT&Ts USBConnect devices. The Mercury has the connection manager software needed to operate preinstalled on the modem itself.

It is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, and 2000. Mac users can take advantage of the device with Sierra Watcher software for Macs. The Mercury is capable of downloads from 700 kbps to 1.7mbps and upload speeds of 500 kbps to 1.2 mbps. The Sierra Wireless Mercury is available now free after 2-year contract discount and a $100 mail-in rebate. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:28:42 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iPhone 3G Connectivity Issues, Steve Jobs responded?

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The complaints about 3G connectivity issues still continue to make waves this week. MacRumors reports that one of their users claims to have received an email response from Steve Jobs to his complaints about his 3G connectivity issues on the iPhone.
The email says that there are bugs that affect 2% of the shipped iPhone 3G phones and that Apple works on a software update to fix them. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:02:44 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

HP MediaSmart Connect Now Available for Pre-Order

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We first talked about the HP MediaSmart Connect back in May when it was originally announced. What we didn’t know back then was when the device would be available to purchase. Today HP announced that the MediaSmart Connect is available for pre-order.

The device connects to any HDTV and allows users to rent movies from CinemaNow as well as share and purchase photos from Snapfish. The device can also find and store digital video and photos from any computer on the same network. The HP MediaSmart Connect will retail for $349. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:40:51 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung Z400 Will be its First Nextel Direct Connect Phone

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Samsung announced that its Z400 clamshell phone will be the first Samsung push to talk phone on the sprint Nextel network. The device offers military grade ruggedness, sprint Mobile broadband, hands-free capability, GPS, and messaging.

The Z400 is dust, shock, and vibration resistant. The Z400 will be a Sprint exclusive handset. Other features of the device include a 1.3 MP camera with 2x digital zoom and it can record video clips as well. The Z400 is available now in select markets at $99.99 with a 2-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate. Read more

Posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:22:04 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Gadget Video: Loewe Connect at CES Dubai

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Last week was the International CES 2008 in Dubai. Or new video partner was there and published the first report from the show floor in Dubai.

The first stop was at the German high-end TV maker Loewe.
See the Video report hosted by Tommy Sandhu. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Coldplay on a Mission to connect with Fans

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By Paul Sexton

LONDON (Billboard) - The album that will put the new EMI under its greatest global scrutiny to date is also 2008's most eagerly awaited release. That's the official word from Coldplay's new boss.
© Copyright 2007 Reuters. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 May 2008 22:46:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Google unveils Google Friend Connect

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As mentioned on Sunday Google announced today Google Friend Connect.

Tonight at Campfire One Google will preview Google Friend Connect.

Visitors to any site using Google Friend Connect will be able to see, invite, and interact with new friends, or, using secure authorization APIs, with existing friends from social sites on the web, including Facebook, Google Talk, hi5, orkut, Plaxo, and more. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 May 2008 13:58:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Google Friend Connect to launch Tomorrow

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TechCrunch reports that Google is supposed to launch Friend Connect tomorrow according to their sources.

Google Friend Connect is supposed to be a set of APIs for Open Social users to pull profile information from social networks into third party web sites. Read more

Posted on Sun, 11 May 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pope goes digital to better connect with Youth

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SYDNEY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict will text message thousands of young Catholics on their mobile phones during World Youth Day in Sydney in July, hoping going digital will help him connect better with a younger audience.
Read more

Posted on Wed, 7 May 2008 02:36:30 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Foxconn Motherboards to feature DTS Surround Sensation and DTS Connect

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Foxconn and DTS announce DTS CONNECT and DTS Surround Sensation to be integrated into upcoming FOXCONN computer motherboards.

DTS Surround Sensation uses advanced post-processing technology to deliver an incredible surround effect from just two speakers or headphones. The post-processing contains significant psycho-acoustic information that alters human perception, making one believe that sounds actually occur outside the boundaries of the two-speaker system or headphones. Developed with a key understanding of acoustics and years of knowledge in dealing with the properties of sound, DTS Surround Sensation creates a three-dimensional wall of sound that exceeds the limitations of just two speakers for an optimal surround sound experience. DTS Surround Sensation also supplements the weakened stereo image and ambience of digitally compressed audio, while keeping the monaural components (such as solo vocals) unchanged. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:19:08 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Archos to integrate 3G Connectivity in PMPs

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Archos signed an agreement with French carrier SFR to integrate 3G connectivity into upcoming portable media players.

The 3G enabled Archos PMPs are supposed to be available some time this year.

Details about the collaboration between Archos and SFR are not available; the companies only issued a statement about the collaboration on 3G enabled media devices. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:28:34 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

LeapFrog Leapster2 and Didj Web Connected Handhelds

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LeapFrog announced a pair of new learning handhelds today that are web enabled. The Leapster2 Learning Gaming System expands gameplay to online with activities and rewards that encourage play. The online system also allows parents to see what kids are playing and learning online with the system.

The new Didj Custom Gaming System connects gameplay with schoolwork for grade school kids and allows them to customize spelling lists and math problems. The Didj system can be customized visually as well and is intended for six to ten year old students. The screen is a 3.2-inch LCD with 16 million colors on a 320 x 240 TFT display. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Feb 2008 07:32:55 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Aztecg HL109 200Mbps Powerline Adapter with Simple Connect

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Aztech Systems Ltd. introduces a new version of its 200Mbps supporting HomePlug powerline network adapter.

The new Aztech HL109E features a "Simple Connect" button. It allows home and office users to pair two or more adapters with an automated security key generation.
Dedicated Quality of Service guarantees interference-free transmission of Data, Video and Voice applications for Triple Play applications such as IPTV. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New iRobot ConnectR

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iRobot introduces the ConnectR home robot.

The iRobot ConnectR connects to your wireless network and provides VOIP-quality video and two way audio communications with a remote person.

Similar in scale to the Roomba, the ConnectR features a top-mounted, full tilt-and-zoom video camera, speaker, microphone and headlight to enable users to see, hear and interact with people in the home as if there in person. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

GameSwitch for PS3 allows connection of PC and PS3 to Same Display

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Arion Technologies announced today that it has the exclusive distribution rights to the GameSwitch for North America. The game switch allows owners of the PS3 to connect both your PS3 and your PC to one DVI display.

The device will retail for $235 plus shipping, making it nearly half the cost of the PS3 itself. I can see this device being useful to owners of DVI equipped displays with only one input. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:28:03 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

digitalCube S-Station NetForce 2 PMP has HSDPA Connectivity

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Korean digitalCube announces a portable media player with HSDPA connectivity. This is supposed to be the first PMP with HSDPA connectivity. Of course there are UMPCs or smartphones with PMP functionality that also have HSDPA.

The s-Station NetForce 2 features a 4.3 inch screen with a resolution of 800x480px. An Alchemy 1250 CPU and a 5,000mAh power this new PMP.

The s-Station NF 2 comes with either a 30GB or 60GB hard-drive. Besides HSDPA the NF 2 also has a Wifi connection. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Connecticut AG probes Predators on Facebook: NYT

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Connecticut investigators are looking into "three or more" cases of convicted sex offenders who had registered on Facebook, a fast-growing social networking Web site, the New York Times reported on Monday. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:39:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr