Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
Pocketbook has announced five new eBook Readers that will be launched at IFA this September.
The new Pocketbook devices include 2 entry level devices called the ProBook 602 and the 902. The next up is the ProBook 603 and 903. The 60X devices each have six inch screens while the 90X devices have 9.7 inch screens. [Read more…]
Melissa Thompson has managed to break the texting world record by typing out a text message in just 25.94 seconds. This is around 9 seconds faster than the previous record which stood at 35 seconds.
This particular world record requires that those entering type in a specific phrase…
“the razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they seldom attack a human”
When doing a search on Google [GOOG], you will have noticed over the last several months, perhaps longer, that as you type, suggestions drop below the search box giving you hints at what you want to search for.
An even newer service has been spotted recently that indicates Google could be displaying actual search results as you type the search in the search box. This is believed to be called Google Streaming Search Results and as you start to enter text, the results keep changing on each letter typed to perhaps let you get your result a little quicker. [Read more…]
Kodak has announced the Kodak PLAYTOUCH video camera. The camera has a 3 inch touchscreen on the back along with optimised HD playback.
The touchscreen is capacitive and allows you to “glide” through HD videos that have been captured by swiping left of right on the screen. Other features include on-camera editing as well as a Share Button that lets you more easily share captured video content with friends and family. The camera is capable of capturing video at full HD 1080p.
The PLAYTOUCH from Kodak also includes image stabilisation, an LCD glare shield and an external microphone jack. By connecting the camcorder up to a computer via the built in USB arm, the camera can then upload video automatically to social networking sites with the push of a button. [Read more…]
Last week, MyDroidWorld managed to obtain the Motorola DROID X Android 2.2 update. The update wasn’t the final version, but was uploaded to a server for users to download and install.
This update has now been taken off line as Motorola has sent a cease & desist to MyDroidWorld telling them to take it off line, which they did.
The full details of what happened and the request that was made to remove the update.zip can be found over at My Droid World. [Read more…]
Developers over at XDA Developers have managed to find that the range of Galaxy S class smartphones have unlock codes built within that allow you to switch networks in the US. To activate the Galaxy S unlock code you need a USB cable and a script to run that when successful, lets you run your Samsung Vibrant T-Mobile device on the AT&T network.
The Samsung Galaxy S unlock codes are stored in a .BAK file on the device. The normal place manufacturers keep unlock codes is on a secure server. Having them on the device it’s self means that no real tampering with the system needs to be done to crack it open. [Read more…]
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readySTEADY is a gadget that lets you capture steady video with a pocket camcorder. It is compatible with the Flip, Zi or Bloggie cameras.
The system works by using a standard tripod mount screw thread on the end of a length metal that has a weight hanging from the bottom. The weight hanging on the bottom lets the camera smoothly move rather than be bumpy and jerky.
readySTEADY uses a patented design and physics to create balance between your camera and the readySTEADY¢. The readySTEADY attaches to your camera using the standard tripod mount.
readySTEADY is portable, sleek and tough. It fits easily into your pocket (or purse), making it just as portable as your pocket video camera. It is durable, made of sturdy aluminum, not plastic. Most importantly, it puts an end to the impossible task of trying to hold your pocket video camera steady for more than 10 seconds.
Velocity has made the Cruz Reader and Cruz Tablet available for pre-order.
Not much is known about the eBook Reader and tablet device other than they run Google Android for the OS and are capable of connecting up to the Borders Bookstore to download eBooks from.
Technical spec wise, nothing is really listed. CrunchGear point out that not showing the specs could indicate that the devices are low end and might struggle to handle video playback and games. [Read more…]
Visa is developing a system with Bank of America that will be tested in the next few weeks. The new system will allow contactless payments to be made with a digital wallet system. If successful, we could see these type of payments becoming main stream of the next few years.
The trials are being run next month in the New York area. Although these kinds of payments are not the common thing to see in the US or Europe, they have been working successfully in Japan for a number of years. We are basically left playing catchup with Japan like with all things such as HDTV. [Read more…]
The Motorola Droid X Android 2.2 update has leaked out from what My Droid World report.
According to the My Droid World forums, the update is an actual leak of an upcoming OTA update for the DROID X. That link just posted provides all the instructions needed to run it yourself although keep in mind that this isn’t an official update and you should read all the details and proceed with caution. [Read more…]
Microsoft [MSFT] has confirmed that the Xbox 360 slim 250GB hard drive is now available. The drive can be used as a replacement for the rather small 4GB Xbox 360 S that launched a few weeks ago.
The new 250GB hard drive actually went on sale a little early at GameStop.com although we hear that it is now available through various retail channels as of today. [Read more…]
