Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
The screenshot seen here and below is believed to be of a Motorola Cliq running Android 2.1. The device is the MB200 and runs on the T-Mobile network as can be expected.
What this means is that an impending update could be heading to the Motorola Cliq soon bringing Android 2.1 and all the goodies that this brings to the smartphone.
On the downside, the screenshot could be easily faked by someone entertaining themselves with Photoshop. [Read more…]
Wikitude Drive is a satnav system that uses augmented reality to overlay a route on to a live video stream.
The company behind it has launched a beta version for testing that works worldwide. The software is compatible with Android based smartphones and allows the system to either use a live video stream, or 3D maps if you prefer.
Driving directions not only appear on screen, they are overlaid on the live video stream of the very street you are driving on. As a result, you are seeing the real world and real road in front of you, while being directed by a digital route on top of it.
Since it’s launch, Google Wave has been an invite only service. Google [GOOG] has now announced that Google Wave is open to all and available without an invite.
To access the service you need to visit wave.google.com where you can sign right in with your Google username and password (assuming you have one). If not, just create a new account and start using the services.
We began previewing Google Wave with individuals and a handful of Google Apps customers six months ago. Since then, Wave has been used in a great many interesting ways. It’s clear from the invaluable feedback we’ve received that Wave is a great place to get work done, in particular for teams working together on projects that involve lots of discussion and close coordination.
Google [GOOG] has announced a launch date for the next major version of Google Android. The new version will be Android 3.0 that has been codenamed Gingerbread.
This news comes while we are all anticipating the launch of Google Android 2.2 that is set to a big upgrade bringing lots of new features to Android based smartphones.
The information about Gingerbread AKA Android 3.0, comes from a web page mentioned yesterday at Google I/O where the following was found… [Read more…]
Apple [AAPL] launched a new 13 inch MacBook a few days ago that included a 10 hour battery life along with NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics and new processors.
iFixit decided to teardown the new MacBook, as they do with a lot of new gadgets, and took a look at what exactly was inside. A few highlights include the battery which measures the same size and is the same shape, but managed to get a rating of 63.5Wh compared to the older 60Wh battery used in the older model. The battery weighs just a few grams more than the older one and can actually be switched out to an older model to provide a bit of extra juice.
The layout of the new MacBook is similar to the older model and parts from the old can be used to fix the new in most cases. [Read more…]
In preparation for the launch of the iPad on Friday 28 internationally, Apple [AAPL] has opened up the app store out of the US.
What this means is that you can now start purchasing apps in preparation for your iPad. Also, those who had an iPad imported from the US who were previously stuck when trying to get apps will also now be able to get apps through the app store without having to use gift cards on a US account like previously.
Via: Engadget
The Kodak Playsport is a rugged camcorder that is waterproof up to 3 meters. It has a 5 megapixel sensor and is capable of capturing video up to a 1080p Full HD resolution. As well as capturing video the camera can also capture 16:9 wide aspect stills. 4X digital zoom is also included.
The camera has been designed to be rugged and comes in a tactile rubber casing that helps it withstand the occasional knock and scrape making it ideal for taking on sporting activities. As the camera is designed to be used for sports and the likes, it features image stabilisation to keep images less wobbly while recording them.
The camera has built-in software that allows you to connect it easily to a computer and send the videos direct to Facebook and YouTube. A 2 inch screen on the front allows you to preview the content you just recorded. [Read more…]
Recently a lady in the US saved up $500 to get herself an Apple iPad. When arriving at a store she was turned away being told that to buy an iPad you could only use a debit or credit card.
When this information came out, Apple where criticised for that decision. Apple [AAPL] said in a comment that it was a system used to prevent people from buying more than 2 iPads to make getting hold of one easier for people in general – ie, a fair system.
This policy has now been changed and it is now possible to buy an iPad with cash. There is just one requirement though to do this and that is that the user must get an iTunes account in store and activate the iPad in store. [Read more…]
Check out these Mario RC Card found over at ThinkGeek. There are 4 RC cars to choose from which includes Mario, Bowser, Yoshi and Luigi with each costing $25.99.
Each cart is very small fitting easily in the palm of your hand along with the controller. The controller allows the car to move forwards, backwards, left and right and also includes a dash button for a burst of speed when racing friends. Along with the car and remote control you also get an accessory such as a banana peel or a Koopa Troopa shell to add obstacles to your home or desktop race track. [Read more…]
Google [GOOG] has announced that it is opening a Web Store for Chrome. The service has been designed to let you download web-based applications in to the browser.
The idea is similar to that of the Apple [AAPL] App Store as well as services such as Marketplace that Google offers for Android users and Ovi that Nokia provides to it’s users.
The new Chrome Web Store is being designed for Chrome only and will not function on other browsers. As well as being designed for the Chrome browser, users of Chrome OS when it launches will naturally get this functionality too. [Read more…]
The original Prince of Persia game is heading to the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The game originally launched back in 1989 and came with amazing animation along with a few gory bits such as dropping dead on spikes for example.
This same game from the late 80’s will be landing on the iPhone very soon. At the moment Ubisoft has the launch date as last month although that has been delayed (as it’s not available yet). Hopefully we’ll see it soon though as it brings a cool story line, excellent animation and an all round good game to the iPhone. [Read more…]
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 has a 10.2 megapixel sensor. The lens is capable of 4x optical zoom and can go further 8x with digital zoom. Perhaps one big selling point of this camera is that it’s built to be rigged and therefore is protected against dirt, water, cold and shock.
The image sensor on the DSC-TX5 is an Exmor R type that uses a back lighted CMOS sensor to enhance shots when captured in low light conditions.
Overall, Photography Blog give the camera a good rating of 4 out of 5 stars and also recommend it by saying it’s the type of camera you will often slip in to your pocked when going out for the day. [Read more…]
