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A large screen iPod touch device to be released in the Fall of 2009

ricky — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:41:08 +0000

Blogger Michael Arrington of TechCrunch who claims that iPod Touch prototypes have been “seen and handled” by his sources, that also claim Apple is in talks with manufacturers. “We’ve got this from three independent sources close to Apple: expect a large screen iPod touch device to be released in the Fall of ‘09, with a [...]

Casio EXILIM Keitai W63CA Mobile Phone With 8 Megapixel Digital Camera

ricky — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:42:35 +0000

Casio and AU will release in Japan a new EXILIM powered mobile phone W63CA featuring an 8.1 camera with a 9 Point autofocus and a wide angle lens to accompany the dual LED flash. The new Exilim Keitai W63CA clamshell handset looks pretty much like a digital camera from the back. Other features include [...]

Toyota have created a robot that handles household chores

ricky — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:23:02 +0000

Toyota Motor Corp and a research body of the University of Tokyo have created a robot prototype that handles household chores. The robots measures 155cm, and weighs 130kg. It has two arms, five recognition cameras and laser sensors and gets around on wheels. The research team have said they will keep improving the robot and [...]

LCD Technologies Develops E-paper Modules Using The Microcapsule Electrophoresis System

ricky — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:59:17 +0000

NEC LCD Technologies has announced the successful development of multiple sizes (A3 and A4 equivalent) of electronic paper (e-paper) modules using the microcapsule electrophoresis system. Both new e-paper modules will be showcased in NEC LCD Technologies’ booth #4801 at “FPD International 2008,” which is being held from October 29 to 31 in Pacifico Yokohama, Japan. [...]

Tessera FotoNation Blink Detection Technology Improves Image-Taking Capabilities of Digital Still Cameras and Cell Phones

ricky — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:45:45 +0000

Tessera Technologies has announced its new FotoNation(R) BlinkCheck technology, which improves image-taking capabilities of digital still cameras (DSCs), cell phones and other camera-enabled devices by ensuring all human subjects in a photo have their eyes open. FotoNation BlinkCheck technology is the latest addition to the comprehensive FotoNation FaceTracker solution. The FotoNation FaceTracker solution identifies and [...]

LG Announced The LG-KC780 8-Megapixel Digital Camera Phone

ricky — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:18:42 +0000

LG has introduced the new LG-KC780 8-megapixel digital camera phone, ideal for shooting portraits. The LG-KC780 will go on sale in November 2008, in Europe, then India, Thailand, Hong Kong and China. The LG-KC780 can capture DVD-resolution video and has “Motion Sensor Games”. LG-KC780 is a slim slider phone at 13.9mm thick, the phone boasts [...]

Nokia Announced The availability Of The Much Anticipated Nokia N96

ricky — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:22:14 +0000

Nokia has announced the availability of the much anticipated Nokia N96, its flagship multimedia computer in the iconic Nokia Nseries range. It boasts live TV, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, turn-by-turn voice navigation, 16GB of internal memory that can be increased to 24GB with an optional microSD card, superior sound and music, N-Gage [...]

Carphone Warehouse Exclusive Pre-Paid Channel with Nokia 5310 XpressMusic

ricky — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:06:07 +0000

Nokia has announced that the United Kingdom will be the first market in the world to launch ‘Comes With Music’, its groundbreaking service which introduces a revolutionary way for people to discover and enjoy music. Comes With Music gives people a year of unlimited access to the entire Nokia Music Store catalog with the ability [...]

Samsung 120GB credit card sized USB drive uncovered in China

ricky — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:49:56 +0000

Samsung’s saucy new 120GB credit card sized USB HDD has made an appearance in China. This 1.8″ 4,200-rpm USB drive may be an attractive buy considering most popular drives use the 2.5″ size format. This credit card usb drive is incredible power saver with impressive performance. The 4200-rpm USB drive only draws less than 1.4W [...]

Samsung has announced the four new innovative LCD digital photo frames - SPF-85H, SPF-85V, SPF-105P and SPF-105V

ricky — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:24:13 +0000

Samsung Electronics, the number one worldwide brand of professional LCD display products, announced the addition of four new digital photo frames to its existing line of award-winning display products. The new Samsung SPF-85H, SPF-85V, SPF-105P and SPF-105V Digital Photo Frames Offer Great Image Quality and Style; Fits Any Spot in Your Home or Office. These [...]