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Apple prepping 32GB iphone and DIY activation at home ?

September 20th, 2008 at 10:56 pm » Comments (0)

Multiple sources inside Apple Retail have reported evidence pointing toward a contract free, home activation option for future iPhone 3G sales, along with the possibility of a model refresh in pricing and capacity similar to last year’s.
When the iPhone 3G debuted, Apple’s original and pioneering home activation process, handled by the user themselves using iTunes [...]



Canon Invents a New Kind of Camera, does HD video as well

September 20th, 2008 at 10:50 pm » Comments (0)

While the competition to introduce the highest resolution camera is heating up, Canon’s latest salvo is the EOS 5D Mark II ($2,700 without lens), the extremely long-awaited successor to the popular 5D pro digicam. The Mark II blows away its predecessor in every way, both expected and unexpected.
Here are the key specs:
The full-frame sensor’s resolution [...]



Schaub Lorenz Announces $130K Gold and Diamond-Studded LCD in Middle East

September 20th, 2008 at 12:57 pm » Comments (0)

German company Schaub Lorenz has unveiled the world’s most expensive and ultra luxurious LCD TV in the Middle East market for $130,000 (Dh477,100). The 40-inch LCD TV is studded with diamonds and white gold. Each diamond is of V VS1 brilliant white color.
“The eco-friendly TV is made with degradable and reusable components consisting of 47 [...]



Tiniest linux PC system to date

September 20th, 2008 at 9:29 am » Comments (0)

CompuLab introduced a tiny fanless PC using 4-6 Watts of power. The Linux-ready “Fit-PC Slim” measures 4.3 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches (110 x 100 x 30mm), but includes a 500MHz AMD Geode LX800, Ethernet, VGA output, WiFi, and a 2.5-inch hard drive option, says CompuLab.
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SynergyNet Multi-touch Desk

September 20th, 2008 at 9:02 am » Comments (0)

This upcoming futuristic learning device will soon be installed in schools and colleges in an effort to improve collaboration between students and teachers. Not only that, a new method of presenting education could result in a better way to engage “hard to reach” kids who tend to be there in body but not in mind. [...]



Spy Sunglasses with 2GB Built-In Memory

September 20th, 2008 at 6:23 am » Comments (0)

We have seen a couple of these James Bond style spy sunglasses in the past. This new model, however, features the largest built-in memory capacity so far with its 2GB.
Features:

Cordless Eyewear Spy Camera
Polaroid Lens
The smallest hidden camera
Microswitch controls for easy operation
Built-in 2GB memory wtih Extended memory for Micro SD Card
No driver needed
Elegant design suits for [...]