A previous version of this article claimed that Dell recently increased the cost of downgrading some of its consumer computer systems from Windows Vista from $50 to $150. Dell contacted us and provided additional information on the downgrade cost, guidelines as well as varying cost Dell charges to consumers who choose the XP option. The [...]

This past Friday, a slide from Nokia’s Capital Markets Day appeared on the internet depicting a touchscreen-only Nokia handset with a striking UI. Sure the slide looked a bit iffy and the wording of the accompanying notes isn’t your grandfather’s English, but anyone who has sat through a presentation given by a handset manufacturer knows [...]

An adapter that allows Leica M lenses to be attached to Micro Four Thirds cameras has been launched by Novoflex, which predicts increasing demand for such ‘compact camera systems’. Micro Four Thirds adapters for Leica R, Nikon, Contax/Yashica, Olympus OM, Pentax and Minolta MD lenses are expected to be available from next February, adds the [...]

Novatel Wireless Inc on Tuesday revealed a new mobile hotspot product called the MiFi. The MiFi connects other devices in a cloud shared environment and integrates a 3G modem, router, and embedded Linux based operating system.The MiFi is a clever product because it eliminates all the hassles of configuring 3G connections and WiFi routers. It [...]

This interesting project by French artist Stephane Vigny, is a combination of a cuckoo clock and a giant loud speaker. When the bass is loud, the largest speaker on the bottom is released on a hinge-mechanism and catapulted into the room, retreating back to the cabinet when the sound softens. Although we’re not sure if [...]

Scandyna Speakers, the international leader in innovative and high end audio design, unveils the fashionable Pink Dock Pack. Available at Saks the Pink Dock Pack includes the uniquely designed dock and a set of high quality, supremely designed Micropod SE speakers. The Dock is specifically designed to complement the iPod and combines high quality audio [...]