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Latest Video: Bleeding Edge TV 288: TNA iMPACT! Preview: Christy Hemme & Christopher Daniels interview

We chat with TNA stars Christy Hemme and "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels about the upcoming TNA iMPACT! video game in this episode.
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Dasur ThumbKey - QWERTY for Handhelds

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Handhelds, Peripherals, Videos

Dasur’s ThumbKey claims to be the answer to your QWERTY keyboard frustration with your handheld. It identifies intended keys through size and position of fingers rather than being spot on. Algorithms process the typed letters. All this sounds like a good thing because the letters look tiny in the video (where it is referred to as ThumbIt.) It has word recognition by using only the first few letters and supports all versions of Microsoft Windows Mobile. The ThumbKey will set you back $25.00 or you can download a demo for fifteen days free to test it out.

Read More | Dasur

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Snap & Lock Camera/Viewer/Docker

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Cameras, Design, Misc. Tech

Snap & Lock

If you are a photobug but don’t have time to get to a computer, Johanna Schoemaker’s Snap & Lock is a viable alternative. The digital cam and photo viewer/docking system combine with reinforced cable and magnets keep them in their place. The camera features saving, transfer, viewing, and editing when attached and has a flip screen for protection when not in use. While the description doesn’t mention it, the prototype appears to be a touch screen for further simplification. Good job, Johanna!

Read More | Yanko Design

Q-Car USB Flash Drive and Racing Car Mouse

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Storage

Q-Car Flash DriveRacing Car Mouse

Even if your first car is a gas-guzzling SUV, you can show the world that you mean well with the Q-Car USB 2.0 Flash Drive. The device holds 8GB memory is only 65 x 25mm and weighs 15g. Available in blue only, it carries a price of $49.00. And if you really want to impress, a Racing Car Mouse is also available for plug and play with a price of $14.50 in four different colors.

Read More | gadget4all

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: PC / Laptop, Peripherals

Illuminated Keyboard

Logitech has a brand new peripheral that lights up your late evenings in the cubicle. The Illuminated Keyboard uses microlens reflectors, multilayer painting and laser etching for an advanced backlighting design. At a mere .37-inches thickness, included is their PerfectStroke key system, a full-size key layout, a soft-touch palm rest, and media and volume control keys. Expect the keyboard to make a U.S. and European debut in October with a MSRP of $79.99.

Read More | Logitech

Microsoft Drops Xbox 360 Prices in Japan

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Corporate News, Hot Deals, Video Games

Xbox 360 ArcadeMicrosoft will be reducing the price of this generation’s Xbox 360 Arcade in Japan this week to ¥19,800 (~$183.00.) Next week, expect the cost of the 60GB 360 to drop to ¥29,800 (~$275.00) and the 120GB Elite to go down to ¥39,800 (~$368.00.) This means that it will be cheaper than the Wii in that country. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it will top it in sales. Stay tuned for U.S. price cut announcements later this month.

Read More | techradar

TiVo HD XL now shipping: 1 terabyte storage, THX certified, $599.99

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment

TiVo HD XL

We knew it was just a matter of time before our friends at finally released something a little more, robust, to take the place of the discontinued TiVo Series3 DVR. While the TiVo HD is a nice unit, it just wasn’t the premium product that the Series3 was. The TiVo HD XL is all about taking that premium spot, and it certainly looks like a worthy replacement. The unit ships with a 1 terabyte hard drive, which means it can record up to 150 hours of HD programming, HDMI cable, along with a premium Series3 backlit TiVo remote. The TiVo HD XL features dual tuners, which lets you record two programs at the same time, and is even THX certified (something that the TiVo HD can’t brag about.) The one jarring piece here is the price, as the TiVo HD XL is selling for $599.99. If it’s worth it to you, you can order one right now at the TiVo website, or you can wait a few days and check your local retailer. We have the full press release for you after the break.

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Green-House Gaudi Portable DVD Player

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Home Entertainment, Movies, Portable Audio / Video

Gaudi DVD PlayerThe Japanese company Green-House follows their two previous models by unveiling their new Gaudi DVD player with a 7-inch display (480x234) and 1Seg TV tuner. The GHV-PDV751ST weighs a mere 824g and is compatible with Mpeg-1/2 Xvid, MP3, and JPEG. In addition, it features an SD slot, a battery lifespan of 2.5 hours and video in and out ports. Contact Green-House for more info in your area and future pricing information. Why does everything look like faux iPods these days?

Read More | Akihabara News

Nokia Comes with Music Package to Debut in UK

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Cell Phones, Hot Deals, Music

Nokia 5310Nokia has decided to launch its “Comes with Music” package in the UK first after making a deal with Carphone Warehouse. The arrangement allows users to permanently keep the music they have downloaded during the year on their 5310 XpressMusic Phone which will be offered in 8 Special Editions. Warner Music Group, Universal, and Sony BMG have all agreed to participate in the program that should begin next month. Contact Carphone if you live across the pond and would like to pre-register.

Read More | Reuters

Ply Concept Phone

Posted by Sheila Franklin
Categories: Cell Phones, Design, Misc. Tech, Video Games

Ply Phone

As cell phones now can do multi-functions such as play music, shop, have GPS and do our email, perhaps it won’t be that far off before the Ply Concept Phone from Hideo Kanbara is more than a prototype. Made of multi-layered plywood (hence, the name,) it features a photo printer, mini-digital projector, and game controller. The phone was recently on display in Harajuku, Japan at the KDDI Designing Studio. The rest of us will just have to wait a while longer to see it.

Read More | C-Scout

Commodore UMMD 8010/F Netbook

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

Commodore PC

We admit that we thought the VIC-20 was pretty cool back in the day, and the 64 was unbelievable. PCs have certainly come a long way since then. Commodore proudly displayed their UMMD 8010/F Netbook with Via C7-M Processor at Berlin’s IFA. It features an 80GB hard drive, 1GB RAM wireless capability, a 1.3 megapixel cam, a 10-inch screen, and a choice of Microsoft XP or GNU Linux. It should be available later this month for ~$600.00.

Read More | Pocket-lint

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