Gadgets & Gizmos

As one tends to think what else could be innovated beyond touchscreen smartphones, Japanese researchers have come up with a mobile phone that is designed with human-shaped body and has its chassis covered with skin-like material.
 
The Osaka University, NTT DoCoMo, Advanced ...

Verbatim has launched its new Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for Apple devices- iPad and iPhones. Powered by Bluetooth, the keyboard is made in such a way that it can be folded into half and packed in a case. The keyboard measures size of 9.2 x 6.4 x 2 inches.
 
With this keyboard, users can ...

ZOTAC International has expanded its mini-PC series portfolio with the launch of its new ZOTAC ZBOX AD02 series mini-PCs that are powered by AMD E-350 APU platform with Discrete-Class AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics.
 
ZOTAC ZBOX AD02 mini PCs comes packed with rich features like high-definition ...

Retailer giant Best Buy will be selling the much-awaited Apple’s iPad 2 tablet starting March 11, according to sources. Meanwhile, reports also say that Walmart would also be selling the device. However, Walmart is yet to announce this officially.
 
Interestingly, this time none of the ...

Apple is readying new editions of iMovie and GarageBand for its iPad and iPad 2 devices, the company said during the iPad 2 launch event.
 
Steve Jobs pointed that the company is making the iMovie and GarageBand besides others. This is really good news for Apple’s iPad users and also ...

Apple’s iPad 2 is finally launched by the company’s CEO Steve Jobs on March 2 as expected. The next generation tablet computer, which is the worst-kept secret, made its debut at Moscone Center in San Francisco in California. Jobs, who was on a long medical leave managed to appear for ...

Samson has unveiled a novel device- Meteor Mic, USB-connected device that is capable of recording music on computers. The device has been launched as a limited edition microphone. The Meteor Mic can be connected to laptops, tablets using USB.
 
Samson has launched two versions of the device ...

Sony has launched a range of sophisticated headphones in its Sony MDR-Z1000 series. The other range of headphones in the lineup include, Sony ZX700, Sony ZX100, Sony ZX300, Sony ZX500, Sony EX1000, and Sony EX510.
 
Sony has designed the devices keeping ergonomic requirements in mind. The ...

After the launch of Xenogears game, PlayStation is now awaiting another game for its network. According to sources, the Vagrant Story will be launched this week for PlayStation Network.
 
Vagrant Story is expected to cost around $5.99 on PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PlayStation 3 (PS3) ...

Microsoft has announced its new digital web camera LifeCam HD-3000. The camera quickly appeals as it comes designed with elegant looks. The features of the camera are equally attractive just like its looks.
 
The first thing that anyone would like to know about a camera is the display ...

The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S II is likely to hit markets in March this year, sources said. The smartphone Galaxy S will is now available for pre-order with few retailers.
 
"The first stock of the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100, both the 16GB & 32GB versions, will be landing mid to ...

Xtreamer Prodigy, the new next generation media player has been announced by the media streamer firm Xtreamer. The Realtek-based media streamer comes loaded with advanced features that make the device offer ‘out of the box’ solution.
 
The Xtreamer Prodigy player is equipped with ...

Manufacturer of vehicle computers and other related technological and communication products, VIC, has introduced Navisurfer II. The Navisurfer II, a computer-kind-of device that can be fixed in car’s dashboard. The device comes with host of Internet and connectivity features like 3G Double ...

Sony PlayStation 3 may soon come in a dual-view mode for its PlayStation 3 gaming console, according to sources. The company is likely to introduce this new view in 3D mode for PlayStation 3. Sony showed its dual-view demo using Killzone 3 game.
 
The game has seen so many changes since its ...

Microsoft has announced its plans to release a software development kit (SDK) for its Kinect motion-controller gaming console in this year. Now, this would allow third party developers to come up with their own software to create user interfaces.
 
“Microsoft's investments in natural ...

It seems that Sony is all geared to prevent the unauthorized access of its PlayStation gaming consoles. Sony will fight hacking of its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles with its various new plans, according to the company’s official blog. The company is also set to ban the hacked consoles from ...

Toshiba is all set to release its Toshiba Folio 100 tablet in March 2011, according to a source.  The tablet computer comes with Android 2.2 or Froyo without access to the Android Market.
 
The tablet was almost a failure model when it was released in 2010. Many of the Folio 100 tablets ...

Scosche has announced its new portable battery backup or charger-goBat II that can be used for charging handheld devices. The interesting thing in the device is that if a user is travelling with more than one gadget, then he or she can get those devices charged from the battery while ...

Lenovo’s LePad tablet computer will be launched across the world in June after making its debut in home, China, the company said. Yet the company is not sure of which all markets it would target.
 
Besides, Lenovo LePad tablet computer will be launched by the end of March, according to ...

Soundmatters brings FoxLv2 Bluetooth stereo speaker for Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices. The device can be connected by wireless streaming and is equipped with high-end technology for reasonable price.
 
The FoxLv2 Bluetooth speaker is equipped with one-touch functionality to answer, ...

An innovative Bluetooth headset from Jabra- Jabra Bluetooth Stone 2 unveiled yesterday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011.
 
One would wonder what great features to expect from a Bluetooth headset other than making and answering calls. But the device from Jabra offers more than that. ...

LG Optimus Pad, which was officially confirmed by the company yesterday at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011, will come priced at a whopping 999 Euros in Germany.
 
The price is much higher than Apple’s iPad and recently launched Motorola’s Xoom. Yet, one notable aspect is that ...

ViewSonic have launched its new LED backlit display VA1938w with 19 inches display. The monitor boasts a resolution of 1366 x 768 in 16:9 aspect ratio. The device sports a sleek body and stylish exteriors.
 
The Windows 7-certified LED monitor with 16.7 million colours has Eco mode to ...

The long-rumored Sony Ericsson Xperia Play gaming plus smartphone device is finally unveiled on Sunday, the day before the Mobile World Congress’ (MWC) 2011 commencement at Barcelona on February 14.
 
The first-of-its-kind device, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, comes with a slider. And ...

With BlackBerry PlayBook’s features not satisfying as much as iPad does, it is now being reported that the company may add Android applications on its device.
 
BlackBerry smartphones are being largely used among corporate community. Though it has a large market in the US, the company ...

Even before Motorola’s Xoom tablet computer entered the market, a new buzz has already started. Sources today carried news saying Motorola Xoom’s silver version is also on cards along with the black version.
 
The pictures of silver Motorola XOOM have also been ...

The price war for Nintendo 3DS has begun in the UK with the country’s retailers started slashing their retail prices for the gaming console. Consumers will now have a wide range of options to choose from.
 
The Nintendo 3DS device was offered for pre-ordering soon after it was launched ...

With Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 on its way to hit Mobile World Congress (MWC), telecom companies are set to slash the prices of Samsung Galaxy Tab. The T-Mobile has brought down the prices of Samsung Galaxy Tab to $249.99 with a two-year contract.
 
Though it is a great deal, gadget freaks would ...

As rumors about Apple’s iPad 2 is never going to stop till it is launched, now the new buzz is that iPad 2 would be provided with NFC (near-field communication) and RFID (radio-frequency ID) technologies that are crucial for enabling wireless communication between two devices that are within ...

The Motorola Xoom tablet computer, which was launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011, is now reported to be come priced at $799.99 from Best Buy.
 
Some unofficial reports today carried news saying that a Best Buy circular as showing the price of the Motorola Xoom at ...