JVC Wins CES 2010 Innovations Award

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Alright, so this announcement sounds a little lame compared to LG's seventeen freaking awards. JVC just gets one award this year, but it's for something cool; the DLA-HD990 home theater projector. If you have a giant chunk of disposable income and a big living room, you too might be a good candidate for the joys of projector ownership.

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:29:55 CST | by Robert Evans

Popular Science 100 Best Innovations of The Year 2009 Unveiled

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The Popular Science (POPSCI) magazine has published their 100 Best Innovations of The Year list. This is their 22nd annual edition.
POPSCI lists 10 great innovations of 2009 in 10 categories with one getting the honors of the Grand Award.
In the gadget category the Canon EOS 5D Mark II wins the Grand Award. Other gadgets listed include the Panasonic GF1, Sony HDR-XR520V and the Android OS.
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Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:42:36 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hillcrest Labs Loop Pointer Made CES 2010 Innovations Honoree

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We covered the Loop Pointer back when it first launched. Basically, this device from Hillcrest labs is a mouse that's designed to be held in the air and used to control a media box set-up from the comfort of your couch or lounge chair. It's a marriage between remote control and wireless mouse that, quite frankly, is one of the better product ideas I've heard of in months.

Tons of people these days have media boxes set up with their televisions. If you're going to spend thousands of dollars on a nice, giant LCD TV, you want it to have the optimum functionality it can have. By hooking it up to a computer you gain access to all of your movies, TV shows, and games without needing to switch out DVDs or plug in a console. The only bother with a media box is that the mouse and keyboard usually end up getting stuck somewhere to the side, forcing you to actually get up and move to use them.

Posted on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:12:14 CST | by Robert Evans

Mobinnova Beam: Netbook, Smartbook, Or Something Else?

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Here's something neat. Smartbook manufacturer Mobinnova is working on an 8.9" mini-computer called the Beam. This tiny mobile runs on Windows CE, can playback HD video, and packs an Nvidia Tegra chipset. According to SlashGear this little mini-computer should be hitting in January of 2010.

When this smartbook (or netbook, or whatever you want to call it) launches, it'll be with an as-of-yet unnamed carrier subsidizing it. Mobinnova has stated that this device will not come with an app store, but that there may be downloadable apps and games for it upon release. Though the Beam comes with a GPS, a navigation app will not be included.

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:31:31 CDT | by Robert Evans

Novatel Unveils Ovation MC998d USB Modem

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Novatel Wireless has unveiled a new USB modem for mobile broadband users called the MC998D. The new modem supports HSPA+ on 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz frequencies. The device uses MIMO technology for faster data throughput.

The HSPA+ technology allows the modem to support speeds of up to 21.6 Mbps on 3G networks for downloads and up to 5.76 Mbps on uploads. Future firmware updates will increase the download speed to 28.8 Mbps. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Always Innovating Touch Book finalized

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Just what we need right, another netbook. Always Innovating has announced that the hardware for its netbook called the Touch Book has been finalized. The company says that its Touch Book OS is a work in progress.

What that means is the machine will launch with a beta OS along with the issues that possibly entails. The company says don’t expect a flawless experience and that they will be there to help. The company also points out that they really don’t do Windows. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Immersion Unveils Touch Feedback Innovation for Laptops

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Immersion has unveiled a new first of its kind concept for laptops and portable devices that applies haptics technology to personal computer applications. Immersion TouchSense technology can be combines with remote awareness to enable user experiences involving sight, sound and touch to improve productivity and multiplayer games.

A demo of the new user experience has players playing a game where they can feel the motion of a pinball while the ball is in play on another networked computer. It's cool that you can feel what is happening on another computer across the room or around the world. Read more

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Verizon Wireless Launches Novatel Wireless PC770

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Verizon Wireless has announced its latest PC cards for mobile broadband called the Novatel Pc770. The 2-in-1 PC card offers high speed mobile web access and offers access to downloaded files on the go. The device will be offered in PC Card and ExpressCard formats.

The cards operate on the Verizon EVDO Rev A network and use NovaSpeed technology for simultaneous high-speed downloads. The cards also include VZAccess Manager software. The 2-in-1 aspect of the card is an included adapter that lets the card be used in an ExpressCard or PC peripheral interface slot. Read more

Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Ennova Biometric Flash Drive Receives Patent

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Ennova has announced that it has been granted a patent on a new USB flash drive with a retractable USB connector. The flash drive features an OLED screen that acts as a fingerprint scanner for data security and has a retractable flip cover that keeps the screen safe and retracts the USB connector.

The OLED screen is interactive as well as being a fingerprint reader and allows the user to choose specific files from the drive to access. Ennova Direct says that it plans to launch the flash drive under its ION Technologies brand in Q1 2010. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Innovative RFID Mirror USB Gadget by Nabaztag Violet is shipping

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The Mirror by Violet from the Nabatztag Wi-Fi rabbit people is now on sale at ThinkGeek. The Mirror by Violet is possibly the most creative RFID gadget you can buy right now.
The mirror connects to a PC or Apple Mac and reads the RFID tag inside so called Ztamps you stick to objects of your choice. Now you can assign actions and tasks on your computer to different objects.
There is almost no limit on what you can associate with objects. Placing your umbrella on the Mirror could give you weather forecasts. Waving your car keys over the Mirror and it could send an email to your loved ones saying that you are leaving now. Read more

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:05:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nokia 7510 Supernova Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the T-Mobile Nokia 7510 Supernova.
Quote from the review: "Candy bar phones are en vogue right now, but there are still plenty of positives to recommend traditional flip phone models as well. The Nokia 7510 is a nice, slightly retro representative of the latter category that subtly conveys style over substance. Read more

Posted on Sat, 7 Mar 2009 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Antenova Offers Digital TV on Mobile Devices

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A company from the UK called Antenova has announced a new antenna that allows mobile handsets to capture and watch digital TV broadcasts. The antenna is designed for small form factor mobile devices and received digital UHF TV services.

The device can tune into the UHF 470-860MHz band covering frequencies used for DVB-TV, DVB-H, ATSC, and ISDB-T. The operating frequency is tuned with pulse-width modulation output from the receiver. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:33:36 CST | by Shane McGlaun

CES 2009 Rumor: Palm Nova Smartphone has slide-out QWERTY Keyboard

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As reported a month ago, Palm will unveil their next generation Palm OS dubbed Nova at the CES 2009. New rumors emerged about the new Palm smartphone that will run Nova. Apparently it will have a touchscreen with a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.
TechCrunch reports that the new Palm Smartphone would have the usual portrait orientation of the touchscreen and the keyboard would slide out below. HTC and others have smartphones where the QWERTY keyboard slides out to the side, which offers more space for a keyboard layout. Read more

Posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2009 02:48:11 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Palm Nova Smartphone to debut at CES 2009

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Palm teased us with news that the company will introduce so called Palm new-ness at the CES 2009. BusinessWeek reports that Palm is debuting its new OS code-named Nova at the CES 2009.
Apparently Palm wants to position its new Nova powered smartphone between the iPhone and the BlackBerry, where the company sees a gap.
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Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Ericsson C905 and Nokia Supernova Photo Model Face-off

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Mobile phone makers Sony Ericsson and Nokia are right now running campaigns featuring models. The campaigns have different underlying concepts but in the end just feature hot models to sell their phones.
Sony Ericsson partnered with FHM in the UK to feature a sexy fashion shoot in the December issue of the magazine. The clue: the photos are made with the Sony Ericsson C905 8MP camera phone. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:59:33 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nokia 7100 Supernova, 5130, 2320, 2323, 2330 classic, 1202, and 1661 unveiled

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Nokia announced 7 new mobile phones for emerging markets today. Nokia also announced that they will bring Ovi internet services via low cost handsets starting 2009.
The first services Nokia will offer in emerging markets will focus on email, agriculture and education, which based on consumer feedback, present the strongest demand in emerging markets. Services include Mail on Ovi and Nokia Life Tools. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Nov 2008 04:20:02 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nova Gaming Announces X 600 Gaming Mouse and Mouse Pad

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NOVA Gaming has announced a new gaming mouse called the Slider X 600 Laser Gaming Mouse. The company is also announcing its OVER Slide Mouse Pad. Both products are set to launch in November and will debut at E for All in LA next month.

The Slider X 600 mouse will retail for $99.99. Rather than using plastic or Teflon feet like most gaming mice, the X 600 uses ceramic feet. Cable management puts the cord on the side of the mouse and includes a mouse pad clip. Sensitivity is up to 3200 dpi and the mouse has three profiles with eight programmable buttons. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:37:11 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Novatel Launches MC950D USB modem with Fido

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Novatel Wireless announced today that it was launching a new wireless broadband modem called the MC950D with Fido. The modem is designed for global tri-band HSPA/UMTS and quad band EDGE/GPRS networks.

Fido subscribers can plug the modem into a USB port and get instant broadband access. The connection software needed for the modem to operate is stored on the modems internal memory. The modem is capable of download speeds of 7.2 Mbps and uploads of 2.1 Mbps. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:44:21 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Nokia Supernova 7610, 7510, 7310 and 7210

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Nokia unveiled four mobile phones in their new Nokia Supernova phone line.

The Nokia Supernova phones let you express your personal styles on a number of levels ranging from stylish designs, to personalization through vibrantly hued exchangeable covers. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:57:41 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS Mini PC Nova Lite PX24 is World's smallest full HD PC at Computex

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Asus introduces at the Computex 2008 the ASUS Mini PC Nova Lite PX24.

The ASUS Mini PC Nova Lite PX24 is according to the company the world's smallest mini PC with HD graphics. The Nova Lite PX24 is equipped with a built-in independent graphics card with 1080i/1080p output and with built-in Hi-Fi speakers. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:42:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wacom Announces Capacitive Touchscreen Innovations

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Wacom announced that it had devised a major innovation in capacitive touchscreen technology that it would unveil at the International Society for Information Display exhibition. The patent-pending technology uses a newly designed low-power circuit and a reversing ramped electro-static field to provide pin point precision.

Wacom says the new technology can be used in two ways by integrating into its OEM tablet PC technology or on other platforms that require only a finger to operate. Wacom says touch screens using its new technology have a transmissivity of up to 95% compared to only 80 to 85% in resistive touchscreens. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 May 2008 08:49:28 CDT | by Shane McGlaun