EA Sports Active 2.0 Will Work on PS3 Too

March 10, 2010 7:09pm

After EA Sports introduces the Active, an exercise accessory for Nintendo Wii , the company now comes up with Active 2.0, which is said to work on Wii, PS3 , iPod Touch , and iPhone . The details are quite sketchy, but EA promises that the Active 2.0 program is set to “deliver true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system. Apart from the heart monitor, the Active 2.0 now comes with a new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor, and a new online hub to track and share the users' workout data. Now we wonder whether the Active 2.0 will also... [Read More]

HP MediaSmart Now Comes with TiVo App

March 10, 2010 6:58pm

HP tries to keep its MediaSmart Windows Home Servers current with its introduction of the HP MediaSmart Expander for TiVo , which allows owners to transfer recorder programs from TiVo to their MediaSmart servers. The new app also enables to playback the recordings on any computer connected to the server. Those computers would also have to have a WHS app installed to circumvent TiVo's DRM. All functions remind you of TiVo's desktop program. The best part is that this app is for free and currently available for all EX MediaSmart servers. The app can be accessed through the WHS console or... [Read More]

EyeTV Gets Updated

March 10, 2010 6:33pm

Elgato has recently updated its portable TV tuner , the EyeTV. It now comes in a smaller package, cast in brushed aluminum, and is also compatible with Windows 7. The EyeTV Hybrid, which works on both Mac and PC, can still catch HD and even analog broadcasts over the air, as well as capture video feeds and record them through a RCA adapter, which also comes with the unit. The new EyeTV costs US$149.95, which will be available on the Apple store or Elgato's online store . Source: CrunchGear... [Read More]

Vizit Cellular-Connected Touchscreen Photo Frame

March 10, 2010 6:19pm

If you think all digital photo frames are the same, come take a look at this one from Vizit. It stands out from other similar gadgets because it connects to AT&T's network and displays images that are sent through e-mail, MMS, browser upload, and social media websites like Photobucket and Flickr. The frame consists of a 10.4-inch LED-backlit resistive touchscreen with an 800 x 600 resolution, SD card slot, and a USB port. Set-up is a breeze. Plug it and you are done. Photos can be sent to the frame's unique e-mail address, as long as the sender's e-mail address is approved. Use... [Read More]

Pentax Introduces 40-megapixel 645D

March 10, 2010 5:49pm

Pentax unveils its 40-megapixel medium format digital camera called the 645 Digital. It features a 44mm x 33mm sensor, a three-inch LCD, a pair of SD/ SDHC card slots, an 11-point AF sensor, a dust removal system, 77-segment multi-pattern metering system, shock-resistant chassis, and a battery life that can last for up to 800 flashes. This digital camera can produce high-resolution images with just a fraction of the price of similar medium format cameras. The Pentax 645D will be released in Japan beginning May 2010 at a retail price of 850,000 yen (US$9,442). Source: Engadget... [Read More]

MSI Wind12 U230 Now Shipping

March 10, 2010 5:00pm

MSI announces that their Wind12 U230 netbook is now available for shipping. This AMD-powered device comes in two versions, the U230-033 and U230-040. Both models have Windows 7 Home Premium, 12.1-inch WXGA screen with 1,366 x 768 resolution, ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics, 2GB or RAM, WiFi, a 1.3-megapixel camera, and a 6-cell battery. Other specs include three USB ports, VGA/ HDMi outputs, an Ethernet port, audio ports, and a 4-in-1 card reader. The difference between the two version is that the U230-033 is powered by an AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor and has a 250GB HDD, while the U230-040 comes... [Read More]

HP Shows Off Its Slate Tablet with Flash and AIR

March 9, 2010 6:46pm

The lack of Flash and Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) in iPad is Apple's Achilles heel. And to add insult to injury, HP is showing off its upcoming tablet that features Flash and AIR. In response to the iPad's advertisement that was seen during this year's Academy Awards, the Windows 7-based Slate was presented by playing full episodes of MTV's “The City” and Flash games. It also shows how the Slate utilizes multi-touch pinch-to-zoom functions on its capacitive touchscreen display. The Slate also has an enhanced desktop, adding a theme with large icons as well as let... [Read More]

Freescale Tablet Runs on Android, Chromium OS, and Linux

March 9, 2010 6:27pm

One of the standout gadgets featured in this year's CES is a US$199 tablet prototype from Freescale that runs on ARM architecture . This time, the company reveals that their tablet design will also adapt Chromium OS and Linux apart from Android. The tablet, according to Freescale, is undergoing optimization and enhancement of user experience, presumably the installation of a capacitive touchscreen. Imagine that, a very cheap tablet that has more function than the iPad. Let's hope the powers-that-be pick this for mass production. Source: Engadget... [Read More]

MSI Incorporates Intel Core 2010 in New Laptops

March 9, 2010 6:04pm

Processors are a vital part of any computer because it determines whether it performs efficiently. In line with that, MSI reveals that they are giving their X-Slim line a boost by integrating Intel Core i5-520UM processors. The X-Slim laptops feature 4GB of DDR3 RAM, hard drive space that ranges from 250GB to 500GB, integrated graphics chip, a 13-inch panel with 1,366 x 768 resolution, HDMI/ VGA outputs, two USB 2.0 sockets, 4- or 8-cell battery, and an SD/ MMC card reader. They also have built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, twin speakers, and a chassis that is less than one inch... [Read More]

The Darwinian Plant Pruner

March 9, 2010 5:46pm

Evolve or die, this quote defines how different organisms compete to survive. This quirky device shows how better genes could go far. The Natural Deselection lets plants compete against each other. It consists of sensors and mechanized shears dangerously touching each of the plants. The aim is simple: The first plant that grows to a specified height is spared from being cut off. If inferior genes prevented other plants from growing taller, then these plants do not deserve to multiply. Imagine that theory being applied on humans. Scary... Source: Make... [Read More]

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