Archive for January, 2009
Spice S940 is a decent candybar designed for students
Remember the Spice X-1 gaming handset? Well, the same company which built that one and for which Sony Ericsson reportedly expressed some interest, is out with the new product. The so called Spice S940 is designed for students, allowing them to easily access online portal that provides preparation for the CAT, IIT and some other […]
Motorola Prizm in orange released in Korea
We’ve already reported that Motorola will bring the Krave ZN4-like device to South Korea under the name Prizm. Now we have more to add on that. Apparently, the American handset maker wants to go one step further by making its all-touchscreen device available in additional color - orange.
Fonolo Lets You Skip Automated Phone Menus
Our time is valuable, and there is nothing more maddening than spending it wading through automated phone menus. That’s why we are excited by Fonolo, a new Web service that allows you to bypass those menus and hop straight to where you want to be. According to the Fonolo site copy, this new convenience is […]
WSJ: Dell “preparing a move into cellphones as early as next month”
You know who’s blabbing again? That reclusive set of business people who always seem to be “familiar with the matter,” that’s who. This time, they’ve got the Wall Street Journal in a twist over renewed rumors that Dell is “preparing a move into cellphones as early as next month.” Next month, is of course […]
Western Digital 2TB Caviar Green review roundup
Now that the proverbial cat is out of the bag on Western Digital’s 2TB Caviar Green HDD, hardware fanatics have had a chance to take the 3.5-inch drive for a spin. While its performance leaves something to be desired — transferring files took longer than the 1TB Caviar Black or 1.5TB Seagate Barracuda — instead […]
Samsung’s 4Gb chip promises 32GB DDR3 memory modules for PCs and laptops
Oh Samsung, you and your world’s firsts. We like to tease but your latest breakthrough is truly notable: the world’s first 4Gb (bit, not Byte) DDR3 DRAM PC memory chip based on relatively frugal 50-nm processes. Two things here: 1) the new chips consume 40% less power than previous DD3 memory modules, and 2) the […]
NASA investigates problems with Mars Spirit rover
They’ve manged to make it to the five-year mark despite a few considerable bumps in the road, but it looks like one of the Mars rovers has once again hit a snag, and NASA is now furiously trying to sort out the problem.
Ecobee’s eco-saving, WiFi-enabled Smart Thermostat now available for order
When we first heard about Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat last October, it claimed the device could recoup its $385 price tag within the first 12 to 18 months of use. Whether or not that’s the case, you can now find out for yourself.
Texas Instruments unleashes pico projector dev kit on the world
Pico projectors have been multiplying like gerbils over the past year and a half, so it was probably only a matter of time until we saw a developer’s kit released upon the market, right? Right.
Colorsonic concept MP3 player turns your tunes into groovy colors, man
MP3 players with screens that show pretty colors are certainly nothing new, but Rhea Jeong’s Colorsonic concept is something rather different. It’s a little donut-shaped device that lacks a proper display, instead lighting its sections up to represent different types of music tagged using software at home — think Shuffle meets mood ring. You could […]
