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The Sony PSP Steering Wheel mod is one of those mods you just have to take a look at, but at the same time you wonder why it was thought of. It’s not the most practical of mods to have been created and it isnt a portable mod (from what I can tell in the video below). However, it kind of is cool to think you can burn around the track on Ridge Racer or smash people up on Burnout.
Via: Engadget
If your parents ever have a reason not to allow you to buy a Sony Playstation 3 then dont worry 🙂 We now have a new reason, thanks to MegaTechNews for finding it, so you can persuade your parents. There are a number of diseases around which still need to be solved, but the computing power needed is quite high. This is where your PS3 comes in, when it is not in use then the power of the PS3 can be used to help solve questions such as how proteins in the body are formed incorrectly.
Sony worked with Stanford University’s Folding@home project to harness the PS3’s technology to help study how proteins are formed in the human body and how they sometimes form incorrectly.
Improperly formed proteins are linked to a number of diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cystic fibrosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gherig’s disease, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy, better known as mad-cow disease.
Full Article at CNN
The Sony PSP was launched over 2 years ago and rumours are now circulating that a redesign could be due. The PS1 and PS2 have both been through dramatic redesigns slicing all the excess off the larger versions and making them a whole lot smaller. I do not think there is too much more that could be cut down on the Sony PSP as it boasts a seriously nice sized screen which would be a shame to make smaller, however, it could be made a tad thinner. I am sure the design team at Sony will do something good with the PSP. Some PSP users are requesting a second analogue stick.
Features I would like to see in the new version is a thinner form, same sized screen, memory based rather then UMB based, dual analog controllers, analogue buttons like the PS2 and PS3 control pad and maybe a rumble option 🙂 Of course features such as wifi should stay, with the possibility of Bluetooth and GPS. We can dream though, although it’s all technically feasable with the advancements in technology.
Via: Coolest-Gadgets
The Sony UX90 is capable of running Windows Vista as well as it’s Aero interface. The video below shows Stob2000 demonstrating this feature on a UX90 with 1Gb RAM and an 80Gb harddisk. The UX90 has an Intel Core Solo processor running at either 1.06 Ghz or 1.2Ghz. The screen is a 4.5 inch widescreen touchscreen display. It also features a 1.3 megapixel camera. Video after the jump.
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The W880 from Sony Ericsson is the latest in their walkman range of mobile phones. It has lost some weight it seems and measures just 9.4mm thick. GSM Arena have given the phone a full review and it looks promising. Built in are 2 cameras with one being a 2 Megapixel camera and the other used for video calls, Memory Stick support, bluetooth, 3G support, Multi tasking and a lot of music capabilities. On the downside, there is no EDGE and video quality isnt the greatest. However, it is one sleek looking phone.
For a great eye catching phone with plenty of features it is well worth looking in to. Check out the full review at GSM arena.
Via: GSMArena
Sony Ericssons W950i comes with a built in 4Gb hard drive, a 240 x 320 touch screen which also supports handwriting recognition. Connectivity is provided by USB 2.0 and bluetooth to other devices such as a PC or other phone. Network wise this phone supports GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 or in other words, it’s a Tri-Band phone. The phone is also UMTS capable allowing for faster transfer speeds of up to 384kbps via a 3G network. The 4Gb internal disk means that no memory slot is available. However, 4Gb on this device means that you probably would not need to add more memory via a memory card. The operating system is Symbian v9.1, UIQ 3.0.
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Sony have introduced the VAIO G1 in Japan recently. This laptop from the screen shots looks very impressive. It weighs just 2.1 pounds and has a 12.1 inch display. This laptop is truly for those who seek after a real portable solution. Unfortunatly the screen is not an XBRITE display, but putting that asside we still see some very impressive specs. The hard drive can hold 80Gb of data, the small 2.1 lbs VAIO also holds an integrated DVD burner. The processor is a Core Solo which is low powered to help save on battery life. Standard memory in the VAIO is 512 Mb but can be upgraded. For 2.1 lbs of VAIO the price tag is no doubt going to be high… well, it is at $2599.
Via: Engadget
Since the launch of the Sony PSP (Playstation Portable) the homebrew world have been doing all sorts to hack in to this amazing device and they are doing a good job too… so much so that Sony keeps having to release the latest and greatest firmware to close up security holes only to find out that shortly after, there is another security hole to exploit. Madruscoe has managed to create a homebrew app which allows you to create .txt files on your memory stick by using the Palm(One) Universal Wireless Keyboard. The keyboard costs 50 – 60 dollars on Amazon and currently is the only compatible keyboard that this homebrew application.
The application allows each note (.txt file) to be 4Kb and the amount of files you can store is just limited by how many of them you can cram on to your memory stick. The video below goes in to more details about this and is well worth watching.
Via: PSPUpdates
Sony Ericsson are now making the Bravia mobile a reality. The phone named SO903iTV Bravia, is a clamshell type which comes in red, works in landscape mode, has a very large 3 inch widescreen display and a built in TV tuner. Sony have a habbit of getting users to use their memory stick format or Memory stick DUO, but with this mobile phone they are creating it to use microSD which is a welcomed change. The built in camera is 2 megapixels which is slightly lower then the 3.2 megapixels which we are seeing in other phones recently. Unfortunatly this phone will probably not hit Europe or the USA as it seems that it will be launched in Japan only. However, do not let this worry you as I am sure Sony will release similar models later in 2007 which will be launched out this way.
Another interesting feature is the screen which we believe will be the open up and swivel kind to allow for easier viewing of the TV and movie functions that are built in. No doubt more info will be released in the next month or so, and we will report as soon as we get the details.
Via: Engadget
Sony has recently filed for a patent for something out of their normal scope. The Sony Skateboard Patent has been spotted and it looks like a similar concept to the segway – just without the handles. As you can see from the picture above it looks like a cross between a surfboard, skateboard and hoverboard with gigantic wheels attached. The skateboard works by you moving the centre of gravity to move in the direction you want to go. For those people who have not quite got the balance to surf or skate, this design allows for 2, 3 or 4 wheels so you can choose how daring you want to be.
We do not know if this idea will be hitting our shops any time soon, but what we have learnt with Sony is to watch this space.
Via: Engadget
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Its not often you come across a watch with bluetooth and that is also capable of caller ID, showing text messages and control your phones music player. The Sony Ericsson MBW-100 does just that. It’s a bluetooth watch which communicates with your phone so that you can leave it in your pocket, or on your desk and as long as you are in range then you can see whats happening. I can only see the main benefit really being that caller ID would be handy if you use a bluetooth headset. I have to admit, that it’s a great looking watch though and I could get one because of it’s looks.
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Sony Ericsson create some amazing phones. This concept phone is no exception and looks very classic. It has a slim body which Sony is known for and is about the size of a credit card. The phone is likely to make it to production which is good to hear. The phone will come with an OLED touch screen and keypad.
Exciting times are still ahead with technology getting smaller. No doubt in a few years time you will be able to carry everything you need in the 1 device. We are getting there now, but I still find that web browsing and a few other features are still not quite suited to a smaller screen. Maybe one day 🙂
Via: UberGizmo
