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Parallels Desktop for Mac update adds complete Vista SP1, XP SP3 support

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: PC / Laptop, Software

For those of you who religiously use Parallels for the WIndows virtualization needs in OS X, you should be aware that there was a new update released today that has the appearance of being fairly important. After all, it now completely supports Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista SP1, including full Boot Camp support in both. In addition, MacBook Air compatibility has been greatly improved, too. Of course, there are your other generic bug fixes and and performance enhancements as with any new release. Anyhow, definitely a recommended upgrade.

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WiFi Nike Dunks

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Clothing, Design, Internet, Wireless / WiFi

We have seen lots of clothing for catching WiFi signals, so it is no surprise that Nike Dunks have the same built-in. Named “A Step in the Right Direction,” the sneakers were designed by MSTRPLN and Ubiq. There are 3 LEDs on the flap enclosure that will go solid when it registers a signal up to 50 meters. These are not the kind of shoes to wear on a rainy day, we suspect. Contact Nike for price and availability.

Read More | The Geeky Traveller

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Shadow Magic Light Blaster

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys

Shades of Peter Pan! When you have perfected your shadow butterflies and head of Abraham Lincoln, you can now capture your own with the Shadow Magic Light Blaster for automatic or manual usage. It features a 23 x 28-inch Shadow Catcher glow screen and a light pen that you can use to embellish your portrait. The gadget needs 2 AA batteries (not included) and comes with a door clip screen hanger. Play away for $24.99.

Read More | perpetual kid

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Hello Kitty Epson Endeavor Laptop

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Corporate News, PC / Laptop, Toys

Sanrio drags out another Hello Kitty creation with its new laptop. The Epson Endeavor NH2100 has a 15.4-inch TFT WXGA display, Intel’s Celeron 540(1.86GHz) CPU, Windows Vista Home Premium, 1GB RAM, 80GB ATA/5400rpm HDD, DVD-ROM/CD-RW, and IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN and Ethernet connectivity. Choose one of the two model designs and expect to pay 147,000 yen ($1,410.00) towards the end of the month in Japan. We wonder if Paris Hilton will want one after reading that she had a Hello Kitty Doll designed with her likeness.

Read More | Sanrio (Japanese) via Inventor Spot

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Smart Dog Hub/Radio

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB

Reminiscent of the iDog is this multi-function 4-port hub with built-in speaker and LED light. Decapitate the Smart Dog’s head and you have a portable radio (88Mhz - 108MHz) to keep you company on the road. USB 2.0 compliant, it has both an in and out 3.5mm audio jack. At a size of 8 x 7 x 6.5cm, the radio/head needs 2 AAA batteries (not included,) comes with earphones, and carries a price of $19.15.

Read More | Latest Buy

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Gateway FX541 Desktop PC

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Corporate News, PC / Laptop

Gateway released several new desktops this week, including the next generation of their GT, DX, and FX series. If you are looking for the fastest Gateway in the West, the FX 541 features an Intel Core 2 Quad to Intel Core 2 Extreme processor, 3GB RAM, dual PCIe x16 slots with SLI support, a 9-in-1 media card reader, dual Gigabit Ethernet connection, and dual NVIDIA 8800 GT over-clocked video cards. Prices range from $1,199.99 to $3,499.99. Notice the absence of anything bovine.

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HTC Touch Diamond Smartphone

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Cell Phones, GPS, Handhelds, Movies, Music, Wireless / WiFi

HTC’s Touch Diamond is the latest smartphone to join the pack. It features a 2.8-inch touch screen, TouchFLO 3D for images, a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus cam for stills and video, HSDPA connectivity, 4 GB memory, 256MB ROM, and 192 MB DDR SDRAM. There is GPS, HTC Weather reporting, and it has both Wifi and Bluetooth capability. At a size of 102 X 51 X 11.5mm and a weight of 110g, look for the Touch Diamond to come out for play in June.

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JAXA/NHK Cam Captures Moon Video

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Misc. Tech, Science, Transportation

We do so many stories about what NASA is doing lately that we thought it only fair to show you what Japan is up to these days. JAXA (their NASA) and the National TV channel NHK launched a Canon HD video cam to shoot the moon. Check out the first images here. NHK plans to release a DVD of the videos and, from the look of things, more will be coming. After all, one can never get enough close-ups of space, can one?

Read More | Akihabara News

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AOTOMO Automatic Mahjong Table

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Misc. Tech

We thought it was cool enough to have a machine that shuffles cards, but when we saw this AOTOMO Automatic Mahjong Table we thought it had to be a prototype. Not so. Utilizing electricity, light, and magnetism, and controlled by microcomputer programming, the table automatically shuffles and deals tiles. The company claims that the 95x95x75cm gadget is noiseless. It comes in red, black, or silver, and is made of either plastic or wood. One of us learned how to play mahjong as a kid by our grandmother, and until they make a machine that can kibitz along with shuffling, we think we will pass.

Read More | EC Plaza

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Flogos Take Off

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Misc. Tech, Science

Francisco Guerra, a special effects whiz with the company Snowmasters, has come up with a fine alternative to ugly billboards. His idea, named Flogos, are foamy clouds that can be as large as four feet across and shaped like logos. He does this with a machine that creates and slices them, similar to the Fun Factory used for Play-doh. Because they are made of tiny air-filled bubbles combined with helium, they are also good for the environment.  One Flogo can go as far as 30 miles and as high as 20,000 feet, in as little as 15 seconds. The Flogo Machine has already caught the attention of Disney, who will be using one at Florida’s Walt Disney World next month to send Mickey Heads over the park.

Read More | ABC

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