Sony Ericsson MH907: First headphones that sense you

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Music, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video

Sony Ericsson has been promising something new with their new MH907 earphones, but we suppose their claim of “the way you listen to music changes forever” is a tad too bragadocious. 

The SensMe technology is somewhat impressive, though.  You put the phones in your ear, and it plays.  Just take one of them out, and your audio automatically pauses.  Calls can be taken in the same manner. 

These earphones come in chrome and yellow/white for about $55.  Of course, you will need a Sony Ericsson phone with a “Fast port” connector to use “the first stereo headphones that sense you.”  There is a YouTube video below with freaky animation if you want to see how it works. 

Read More | Sony Ericsson

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Modula therapy lamp changes colors via Bluetooth

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi

Okay, we get it, watching colors change on a lamp is supposed to be therapeutic, but aren’t these soothing treatments supposed to get us away from our technology-overtaken lives? Modula doesn’t seem to think so, as their therapy lamp allows you to manually change the colors with a Bluetooth-enabled, device like a mobile phone.  Yeah, I don’t know exactly how it works either, but if you want to find out for yourself, feel free to lay down $281 for it.  It might be more expensive than a relaxing fish tank, but at least it will have less maintenance. 

Read More | Modula via Engadget

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Europe Chooses micro-USB Phone Charger Standard

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Peripherals

We wish that other places were as up to date technologically as Europe. Sony Ericsson, Nokia, RIM, Apple and other companies have joined with the European Union to standardize a universal USB cell phone charger next year. Not only will it be easier to only have one charger, it will be good for the environment. Phones built with the new standard in mind should start hitting European shelves next year.

Read More | Yahoo!

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Sony Ericsson Greenheart and Natie Cell Phones

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones

Sony Ericsson has introduced two handsets that are more eco-friendly. The C901 Greenheart and Naite are packaged in smaller containers, are made with some recycled material, use less energy than other models and have electronic manuals. The company also claims that it will be cutting 20% of its CO2 emissions by 2015.

Read More | Reuters

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Sony Ericsson Aino Smartphone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds, Video Games, Wireless / WiFi

Sony Ericsson has a nifty new prototype named the Aino, named after a Finnish mythology creature. The smartphone features an 8 megapixel camera, syncs to your PC via 3G or WiFi and (here’s where the nifty part comes in) connects to your PS3, no matter where you are. This version will only show you what content is on it but hey, it’s a start. The Aino comes with a Bluetooth headset, headphones that light up and a wireless dock.

Read More | Crave

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2-in-1 Multi-Cellular Phone Charger

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Cell Phones

Charge your cell phones via USB with the 2-in-1 Multi-Cellular Phone Charger. It has its own built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery, is retractable, and is compatible with Nokia I (3.5mm), Nokia II (2mm), Samsung, mini 5 pins and Sony Ericsson phones. At a size of 62 x 63 x 23 mm, the yellow, pink or orange charger has an LED light for nighttime usage and a price of $13.00.

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Sony Ericsson Hikaru Walkman-branded Phone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Music

Sony Ericsson’s Hikaru Walkman-branded phone has been outed with plenty of high-end features. The slider has a 2.6-inch display, an 8 megapixel camera, 8GB memory and Walkman player 4.0. Add to that stereo speakers, dedicated music keys and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Plans are to release the Hikaru phone before Q2 although no exact date or price has been mentioned, but our best guess is that will be high-end as well.

Read More | SEMC Blog

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Sony Ericsson 903 CyberShot Cell Phone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Cell Phones, Corporate News, GPS

Sony Ericsson new CyberShot slider phone was oddly enough code-named Frances. (We wonder if this will start a trend.) The C903 has 2.4-inch TFT screen with 320x240p resolution, A-GPS, an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and active lens cover. Included are capabilities in other CyberShot phones such as PhotoFix, Face Detection and Smile Shutter. Available in a choice of 2 colors, Frances should make its debut at the end of Q2.

Read More | SEMC

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Phone Prototype Features USB Port

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Design, Storage, USB

We got pretty excited before we knew this was only a prototype. Created by French Designer Vincent Palicki, it shows a USB port going into a Sony Ericsson Phone, an extremely clever idea. How nice to be able to download files, videos, and/or photos with only a flash drive. We think perhaps this will lead to the concept of doing the same with handhelds. Come to think of it, we could attach all those very cool USB gadgets to our phones like mini-Christmas trees or mini-fans on a cold day.

Read More | Yanko Design

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Seven Phones Unveiled by NTT Docomo

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Corporate News

NTT Docomo has 7, count ‘em, 7 new phones on the horizon. They include Mitsubishi’s D905i slider with 3.1-inch TFT screen and 3.2 MPx with auto-focus in a choice of 5 colors, Fujitsu’s F905i with width motion and a Super-Fine IPS monitor of 3.2-inches, and a 3.2MPx cam with CMOS sensor in one of 4 colors, NEC’s N905i with EX LCD screen that rotates and comes in four colors, and NEC’s N905iµ with 3-inch EX LCD display also in 4 colors.
In addition, the company is offering Panasonic’s P905i with W Opening Style screen and 3-inch TFT liquid crystals, Sharp’s SH9051 with 3-inch ASV LCD screen and rotating system, as well as 3.2MPx CMOS sensor with blur correction and Dolby sound, and Sony Ericsson’s SO905i with jog dial, Sensitive Pad, Bravia tech and 3.2MPx sensor (CMOS) with auto-focus. Lots of choices and a ho-ho-ho from NTT.

Read More | Akihabara News

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