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Hitokara At Home Karaoke Box
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Sega launched a mobile karaoke service last year called Hitokara (which means “karoake for one.”) The free service includes downloads of over 43,000 tunes. To make even more money
add to the fun, they have released the Hitokara at Home mini-karaoke box. Included are speakers, microphone and an LED mirror ball. Cell phone users hook their devices up, select a song, and let the disco music begin.
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Asus R710 PND With Pathfinder HUD
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Music, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,
Asus has released their R710 PND with Pathfinder HUD (Heads-Up Display) technology that allows users to project directions, speed, etc. on car windshields. The GPS system has a 5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth capability and built-in light sensor. The R710 will also play MP3s, videos and display pictures for those times when you are stuck in traffic. Its MicroSD card slot can handle up to 8GB. At a thickness of only 13.5mm and a weight of only 200g, contact Asus for price and availability.
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Microsoft Officially Outs Xbox Bundles
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Microsoft, Video Games,
News from the Tokyo Game Show includes Microsoft’s formal announcement about their Xbox 360 holiday bundles. As part of their new Xbox Experience, the Arcade comes with Sega Superstars Tennis (plus bonus games) for $199.99, and the Pro at $299.99 includes LEGO Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda. Go for the deluxe Elite at $399.99 and get the same two games. From the titles chosen it appears obvious that they are aimed at the younger crowd that have yet to discover the “experience.”
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Windows 7 officially named Windows 7
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Corporate News, Microsoft, PC / Laptop, Software,
So, you know that follow-up to Windows Vista that Microsoft has been working on for the past couple of years? They’ve been calling it Windows 7 for a while now, but we just thought that was going to be its codename. As it turns out, Microsoft just announced a few hours ago that Windows 7 is the official name of the next version of their operating system. Why not go with another cutesy name like Windows ME, XP, or Vista? Well, they say this is the seventh release of Windows, and that it “just makes sense.” Well, we guess it does. If you’ll be at WinHEC or PDC, you can plan on getting Windows 7 pre-beta code from Microsoft to play with.
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Wal-Mart selling iPhone 3G during Black Friday?
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Rumors,
You know, as much as we aren’t fan of Wal-Mart, we understand that it helps get products out to the masses. The latest rumor has Wal-Mart selling the iPhone 3G during the lead-up to this years Black Friday. This would make Wal-Mart the second big box retailer in the US to carry the iPhone, with the first being Best Buy. As is the policy with Best Buy, AT&T, and the Apple Store, we’d expect that you would have to activate the iPhone at Wal-mart.
If this rumor proves true, we expect a lot more iPhone 3Gs to be sold this holiday, and by that, we mean even more than the enormous amount that we had already predicted. Hey, AT&T, would you mind beefing up your 3G access a bit more? It’s gonna get crowded.
For clean freaks and those whose hands are gooey no matter how many times they wash up, the Automatic Bin is 100% hands-free operation. Its lid almost instantaneously opens when it senses trash. Made of stainless steel, it holds 50 liters (~13 gals.,) and runs on 4 D-sized batteries or included AC adapter. The bin also has manual over-ride capability and an ABS removable top for simple washing. Cleanliness is yours for £79.99 ($157.84.) We wonder if it will automatically open if it knows that we are just tossing wadded up paper towels towards it.
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Now that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, wouldn’t it be nice to have a meat thermometer that is easier to read? Taylor’s Instant Read Thermometer is 6-inches of digital information. With an on/off switch, it shows temperatures of 58-302°F, although we hope that the beast of your choice never gets that hot. Choose between one of the six colors. At a price of only $10.00, it comes with its own plastic pocket case for protection.
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Smooth Creations has announced their new Smoothbook SLICE. The customizable netbook features an Intel Atom CPU 1.6GHz processor, a 120GB hard drive, a 10-inch display with Intel GMA 950 graphics, wireless networking and 1GB of RAM. The SLICE comes loaded with Windows XP (Vista is also an option) and is available for $549.99. Check with Smooth Creations for more specifics and other designs.
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Onkyo MHP-UW2 Acoustic Earbuds
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi, USB,
Onkyo has released a new set of MHP-UW2 wireless headphones. The acoustic earbuds operate on a 2.4GHz frequency. Plug the 46 x 90 x 17mm transmitter into your iPod and you are good to go. With lithium-ion batteries, expect about 8 hours of use before needing a recharge. The headphones come with a USB cable and AC adapter. Look for a November release for ¥20,000 (~$20.00.)
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Hop-on has released a new cellie intended for seniors. The HOP1890, available in the U.S. and Europe, features a Color TFT with large text and bigger buttons at a size of 105 x 47 x 18mm. The company provides a call center that will provide emergency calls, directory assistance and setup help. The phone also has GPS/enhanced location based services for those who wander and a one button location finder. This is all very well and good unless said users forget or lose their phone.
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