Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
According to the FT, Apple could be launching the Apple Tablet in September along with some new iPods and some new iTunes features created for those items.
Apple are wanting to offer a portable and full featured tablet sized device ready for this Christmas. It will feature a 10 inch touchscreen and run the iPhone OS. Connectivity to the net will be over Wi-fi making it function like a large iPod Touch. [Read more…]
We are seeing more of augmented reality in these last few weeks in products such as the iPhone, business cards and now the DIY wearable computer with heads up unit that creates an augmented reality display.
Augmented reality is a mixture of bringing internet and computer related information with every day life and this DIY augmented reality display headset makes use of this technology. By using a Motorola iDEN i425 the unit has an always-on internet connection. A Myvu Crystal is used for the HUD and a Sony UMPC attaches it altogether. [Read more…]
For a fun product management class over at Georgia State University, students decided to create a concept video showing what a MacBook Touch would look like. The presentation starts off with an old Mac from 1984 then quickly moves to the iPod in 2001 and then the iPhone a few years after that at which point the MacBook Touch is displayed.
The Tablet features (as a concept) has a multi-touch interface, large screen, cover flow and a transparent on-screen keyboard. [Read more…]
Barnes & Noble have announced that they will be the exclusive eBookstore for the eReader built by Plastic Logic. The Plastic Logic eBookreader is an ultra thin reader that measures 8.5″ x 11″ and uses eInk for a very clear and crisp display. [Read more…]
When the iPhone was launched it came with a nice glossy screen, covered in glass that helped give a crystal clear and sharp display. A couple of years ago these glass-enclosed screens were put on new macs and MacBooks and it worked quite well… for most people that is.
However, some users are not into super shiny screens as they can be often awkward to work with due to light reflecting off the screen making it sometimes hard to read. A rumour is saying that Apple will be looking at extending their anti-glare screens that are only currently available for 17″ macbooks for $50. [Read more…]
With the China News reporting recently that the Apple Tablet is coming out soon a few people have been drawing up their ideas of what it may look like. This particular design was created by nDevilTV over on Flickr and looks fantastic.
It kind of looks like an oversized iPhone that rests in a stand to allow a wireless sleek looking keyboard to be used when needed. [Read more…]
Amazon have opened a new site that is dedicated to mobile phones and service plans. It is named Amazon Wireless and is currently still in beta. The service allows you to search for phones by brand, price, colour, features etc… [Read more…]
A rumour is out and about today indicating that iPod’s might be getting embedded video cameras built in. TechCrunch report that a huge order of cheap $10 cameras have been ordered by Apple. Apple are expected to sell 20 million iPhones this year and about 3+ Million iPods/month. If Apple were to include cameras on their range of iPod’s then that 3+ Million per month would give the low end video market a run for it’s money. [Read more…]
The Sync Blocker is a device which allows you to choose the option of either synching and charging your iPhone, or just charging your iPhone. [Read more…]
There are a bunch of different cufflinks around. This time it’s the turn of Batman to launch his cufflinks. [Read more…]
These cool carry cases have been made to carry a Nintendo DS Lite. They are soft and hand sewn along with appliqu© work which gives a 3D effect for the Super Mario Bros logo shown on the front. [Read more…]
Tethering is a way provided which allows you to connect your laptop to a mobile phone (either by USB or bluetooth) and use the phones 3G capabilities to surf the net. Network providers generally frown upon this. Yesterday saw a relatively easy hack which allowed users to tweak their iPhone 3G S settings to allow for free tethering. What we now hear is that AT&T want to make tethering official… with a $55/month charge.
This move follows the UK’s iPhone provider who will charge between £14 and £30/month depending on what package you get. [Read more…]
