Canon Introduces Canon EOS 60D

Canon introduced its new digital SLR camera, Canon EOS 60D. Looking at the specifications, this EOS 60D is located in between the EOS 50D and EOS 7D. It combines some of the best elements of the T2i and 7D in a redesigned body. The improvement from 50D is the video capture capability. The EOS 60D is smaller than the 50D and no longer features a metal body.

Specifications:

• 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12,800)
• 5.3 fps continuous shooting
• 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
• SD / SDHC / SDXC storage
• In-camera raw development
• Subject modes with 'Ambience Selection' (Standard, Vivid, Soft, Warm, Intense, Cool, Brighter, Darker and Monochrome)
• In-camera Creative Filters (special effects)
• Fully articulated 3.0" screen (3:2)
• Swivel screen 3-inch LCD Display

 [dpreview]

iPad for Sumo Wrestlers

After years of fat-fingered struggles to type emails and text messages on tiny mobile phone keypads, Japan's sumo wrestlers have been given Apple's iPad to pound with their jumbo-sized digits.

With the sport's reputation tarnished by recent scandals, the Japan Sumo Association is distributing about 60 iPads among all the 51 training stables and top association officials from this week to help improve communication.

And it's a giant leap for a super-sized sport that has until now relied on old-school modes of telephone and fax machines.

"It seems rather easy to use," association chief Hanaregoma said following a brief training session on the popular tablet gadget. "Sending emails was very easy."

A digital novice himself, the 62-year-old former wrestler admitted that while he can read incoming text messages on his mobile phone, he doesn't know how to write replies and does not usually use a computer.
But "time flies if you play with this", he said of the Apple gadget.

The iPad was chosen because the sumo association believed the device was big enough to cater to wrestler's fat fingers, unlike the miniscule keys on cellphones, media reports said.

[yahoo]

Iomega Makes Full Switch to USB 3.0

Iomega is implementing USB 3.0 technology integrated into all their products. Iomega says the change will not cost consumers a penny more in retail cost but will deliver faster transfer speeds.  USB 3.0 has a theoretical max of 5Gbps but according to guys at getusb.info it only shows 70MB/s as best performing drives at the moment.

Iomega continues their promise of better performance with not only speed performance, but now a “drop spec” of up to 7 feet before you can expect any kind of damage or malfunction with the device.

Iomega’s drives come in 500GB and 1TB size starting at just $119.

[getusb]

Dell Aero Available Now for $99.99 with New AT&T Two-Year Contract, and $299.99 without Contract

Dell Aero smartphone is available now in a polished graphite finish for $99.99 with new AT&T two-year contract, and $299.99 without contract.

Dell Aero specifications:

• Weighing in at just 3.67 oz., the ultra-slim
• 624Mhz Marvell processor
• Android platform complete with Android Market and Dell user interface enhancements; 
• 3.5-inch (640 x 360p) capacitive multi-touch display with pinch-to-zoom functionality; 
• Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz); Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA (850/1900/2100 MHz); 
• WiFi + Bluetooth; 
• 2 GB on board user accessible Micro SD with expandable memory available up to 32 GB; 
• Full HTML Browser with Adobe Flashlite; 
• GPS/A-GPS navigation; 
• POP, IMAP, Webmail and Microsoft Active Sync E-mail.

[Dell]

Toshiba is Developing 3-D TV Without Special Glasses

Image: from CrunchGear

Toshiba Corporation said yesterday that it is developing technology for 3-D television that won't require special glasses. However a spokeswoman from toshiba didn't give confirmation whether Toshiba plans to start selling this new  television by the end of this year.

The 3-D televisions that are available today from Panasonic and Sony require special glasses, although there are already screens that doesn't require glasses mainly intended for store display.

Yumiori newspaper said that Mitsubishi's technology involves transmitting different images at various angles to create an illusion of dimension and depth.

[Metronews]

The Nikon D3100, Entry Level DSLR with HD Video Capabilities

The Nikon D3100 is an entry level DSLR with the capability to record video in different HD sizes and frame rates. Captures at 1080p will be available at 24 frames per second, while 720p will allow for captures at 24 and 30 frames per second. The D3100 will not be able to capture 60 frames per second in either resolution (for this purpose, get a HD video recorder which is getting cheaper and cheaper everyday).

D3100 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Press Release:

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D3100, an entry level Nikon DX-format digital-SLR camera. The camera is equipped with a new CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon and a new image-processing engine that enable capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality, and a Guide mode that allows users to capture images just as they intended.

ProMini Bluetooth Keyboard Glows Bright with TouchPad and Laser Pointer

ProMini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard is the world’s first Touchpad 90-degree flip design – With a 90-degree flip a switch function key Touchpad, allows you feel the click, scroll, and the mouse click action especially if you use iPhone or iPad. This new $75 Wireless Bluetooth keyboard is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, Android, Symbian and Windows Mobile 6.0 smartphones, HTCs, PCs, laptops, Mac and Sony PS3 Players. The keyboard is designed in with a backlight lamp, which isn’t anywhere to compete with Logitech’s illuminated keyboard, but is fine to let the user use it in dim light from good 30 meters away from the device.

Features:

• Use Broadcom 2042 Chipset with wireless Bluetooth 2.0 interface
• Features comfortable, ergonomic design with 49 keys
• The intelligence power source management system helps you conserve battery power for when you really need it.
• Battery life longer than similar products by 50%
• Come with particular power managing software, indicates the power capacity in Microsoft Windows System automatically
• Built-in software solutions with Bluetooth human interface device and comply with the standard version of the Bluetooth SIG Bluetooth 2.0
• Built-in rechargeable Li-ion batter, support USB charge
• Use with non-BT equipped PC or Laptop require a USB Bluetooth adapter (come with the adapter)

[iPadAccessorie]

Nikon Launches Coolpix S1100pj Projector Camera

The 14-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S1100pj has a a front-mounted projector with a brightness rating of 14 lumens, and the camera replaces last year's innovative S1000pj. In a new twist, the S1100pj offers a USB-in port that lets you use the camera's built-in projector as an LCD projector for Windows and Mac computers.

According to Nikon, the S1100pj's built-in projector is powerful enough to project image slideshows and videos from its SD/SDHC card or presentations from its USB-in connection at distances of up to 7 feet.

The 14-lumens brightness rating is solid for a projector of this size: Last year's S1000pj had a brightness rating of 10 lumens, while most stand-alone pico projectors have brightness ratings in the range of 10 to 12 lumens range. That said, it does fall way short of the 1000-and-higher lumens ratings of full-size portable projectors.

Beltone True Bluetooth-Compatible Hearing Aids

Chicago-based Beltone Electronics recently announced the introduction of the Beltone True™, a new generation of virtually invisible hearing instruments that wirelessly receive sound directly from TV, cell/home phone, stereo, PC, iPod or any audio device via a 2.4 GHz signal.The True allows hearing-impaired users to comfortably converse with those nearby while still listening to music  or watching their favorite TV program. The True also offers excellent sound quality while completely eliminating the embarrassing high-pitched whistling of past hearing aids.

ID8-Mobile Announces MoGo Talk XD for iPhone 4 – Bluetooth Headset and Case System

MoGo Talk XD Headset for iPhone 4

It is only fitting that the world's thinnest Smartphone, the iPhone 4, is paired with the World's thinnest high performance Bluetooth headset, the MoGo Talk XD. Featuring 'fold-flat' technology, the MoGo Talk XD folds to five millimeters thin and weighs in at a lightweight nine grams for thin-profile storage while in the case and for a stylish look when in use.

• Crystal Clear Conversation: The MoGo Talk XD Bluetooth headset provides crystal clear conversations leveraging SmartAudio™ Sound and Voice Enhancement technology consisting of noise and wind reduction, echo suppression and automatic volume compensation when moving between noisy and quiet environments. The headset is also equipped with SoundMonitor™ high fidelity in-ear audio, leveraging a balanced armature driver, to round out a rich audio  experience.
• Secure Fit and Superior Comfort: The MoGo Talk XD has two key features that provide superior comfort and fit. The first is an articulating fold-flat ear boom enabling the headset to fit all face shapes, providing a low-profile look and enhanced sound performance with optimal microphone placement. The headset is also equipped with patent pending Soundshape™ ear buds that flex-form to each individual ear for superior in-ear comfort and a secure fit.
  

Toshiba's Dual-Screen Libretto W100 Laptop Hitting The U.S.

Toshiba’s dual-screen concept tablet called Libretto was launched in Japan as a limited-edition to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Although it is limited edition, it turns out that ToshibaDirect and Amazon are both offering it in the U.S. for $1099.99.

The device features;

• Double 7-inch, 1024×600 displays that can work together in a variety of ways, from a standard dual-display to one acting as a keyboard with multi-mode (it is not a pen-input device), on-screen ‘board. 

• 1.2GHz Intel Pentium U5400 dual core processor 
• 2GB memory
• 64GB SSD
• 802.11 b/g/n  
• Bluetooth 2.1
• 1.0MP webcam with log-on face recognition
• 8-cell battery 
• Windows 7 Home Premium.

 [via Engadget]

Tobii ATI Introduces Tobii S32, an Augmentative Communication Device

Tobii ATI recently introduced augmentative and alternative communication device (AAC) that can playback pre-recorded sounds, messages and even IR-signals. This device is Tobii S32 which is available in two version; Touch model and Scan model. The Touch Model enable user to call back a specific recorded action or commands by touching on the surface that has been properly picture coded, while the Tobii S32 Scan mode is made for those who have a disability to touch a screen with finger by using switches for making choices.

Both Tobii S32 Touch and Tobii S32 Scan features 60 hours of recording time, while the messages and sounds are recorded either directly onto the Tobii S32 or via Tobii SymbolMate software.

Using The Tobii SymbolMate software, you can create page sets and print them out on any printer. Tobii ATI Tobii S32 is powered by AA batteries and it can last for months before replacing with new one.

[Via hardwaresphere]

HTC's New Phones (Rumor): HTC Bee, HTC Lexikon and HTC Spark

According to a Chinese blog, 911sniper.163.com, HTC has three new phones.

HTC Bee operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo) with HTC Sense UI, 528MHz processor, 5MP camera, LED Flash, 3.2 inch QVGA touch screen display, and 2GB onboard memory.

HTC Lexikon that also runs on Froyo.  The Lexikon features a 3.8 inch touch screen display, 5MP camera, QWERTY keyboard, 800MHz processor, 4GB onboard storage, and HTC Sense as well.

HTC Spark, runs on Windows Phone 7. It features a 3.7 inch WVGA touch screen, 1GHz processor, 1,350 mAh battery, 5MP camera, Proximity, Light, and G senor, and comes with 512MB of ROM and RAM.

At this moment there is no picture nor video of these 3 phones available, only specification sheets.

[gadgetell]

Samsung Reveals Portable 3D Blu-ray Player

Samsung announced its world's first portable Blu-ray player with 3D capabilities. Please NOTE; this portable Blu-ray player only give 3D movie when it is connected to a 3D Ready television, so watch the movie on the 3D television instead of the portable player's screen (it comes with a 10.3-inch display, which means you can use it to watch Blu-ray stuff on the move and as it has Wi-Fi capabilities you can also take advantage of the apps on offer from Samsung Internet@TV service).

[techradar]

Samsung Introduces World's Biggest 3D LED TV

The eyes are gettting more and more spoiled everyday. By the end of 2011 maybe your regular plasma or LCD televisions will be so 2008.

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday launched the world's largest full-HD 3D LED TV. It announced the debut of the 65-inch TV at the Samsung Experience store in the Time Warner Center in Manhattan.

"The bigger the screen, the more real the images look on 3D TVs," a Samsung spokesperson said. "The key to success is to make a big screen that can display images in great detail." With the latest model the company's line-up of 3D LED TVs in the North American market ranges in size from 40 inches to over 60 inches.

The Korean electronics giant also released the world's first portable 3D Blu-ray player with a 10.3-inch  full-HD screen.

[Source]

Tim Baxter, President of Samsung Electronics America, stands next to the world's largest 3D LED TV (65-inches)  in New York, August 11, 2010. Picture credit

iPhone from Gresso Costs $4,500 and Up

If you like to show different iPhone than anybody else's iPhone in the subway or on the street now you can get one from Gresso. It is much cheaper than iPhone + Diamond Case posted earlier here.

This company sells design modification of Apple iPhone 3GS and Apple iPhone 4. The company website says; "It’s the first time that 200-year-old African Blackwood is used in conjunction with 18-karat gold in classical iPhone design".

US$100,000 iPhone Case, a Nice Accessory

Maybe some people can't sleep in the last few days because it's hard for them to make a decision; "should I buy a luxury iPhone case or buy a house?". Yes, an iPhone case!

Sukar.com, a Middle Eastern online private shopping club now sells world’s most expensive iPhone accessory hand-made by German designer Gerrit Guggenberger.

This gold and diamond case priced US$100,000 for retail will be on sale - 50% off at sukar.com. It is agood bargain indeed. It available in silver, platinum or 18-carat gold, and encrusted with approximately 1,100 flawless hand-laid diamonds.

[Source]

Notion Ink Adam Coming at The End of 2010?

A new Indian company, Notion Ink revealed a new tablet product called Adam. If everything goes well (The device have not got certificatioon from FCC yet), this tablet my enter the market by the end of this year or the latest during the Consumer Electronic show (CES) 2011.

Sony Introduces NWZ-E350 Walkman

Sony announced new E-Series walkman, the NWZ-E350 with video and MP3 playback. This walkman is available in three different colors to choose from: black, red and blue and in 4GB and 8GB of memory, with simple DAP features including music, photo, radio and video. The internal battery life can impressively give 50 hours of audio playback and 10 hours of video. The only supported video file type is WMV, but users can listen to MP3, WMA, AAC and linear PCM formats.

The 4GB will cost $70, and the 8GB is $80 (only $10 difference). This will be available in September.

[Via zdnet]

MXI Security M and MPX Bio - 64GB Secure USB Device

Do you remember about several secret agents getting caught lateley. I am wondering if any of them equipped themselves with this super tool. If you hang around with a top secret information with you, data security protection is a top priority. For this purpose MXI Security now offers 64GB Stealth line of secure USB flash drives. You won't need to swallow your flash drive anymore if the enemy is approaching...

The Samsung Galaxy Tablet is Getting Closer

According to a South Korean newspaper, JoonAng Daily, a Samsung high-ranking official is set to announce its Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet at next month's IFA 2010 trade show that takes place on September 3rd to September 8th in Berlin, Germany. According to latest reports this device will have 1.2GHZ A8 processor, Google Android 2.2 with Samsung's TouchWiz interface, 3G connectivity, a 7-inch Super-AMOLED touchscreen display, 16GB of internal storage and a 4,000mAh battery. Given that it has 2 cameras, video call functionality is also possible.

[Source]

Rumor: HP WebOS Tablet - Hurricane Coming 2011

According to the latest rumor, during an HP employee meeting the employee we told that HP would make a WebOS based tablet device called Hurricane at the beginning of 2011. Their other 2 projects are Windows 7 HP Slate 500 (headed to enterprise market) and Android-based eStation Zeen for printers. There is no much information yet about these projects.

[Via]

DROID 2 by Motorola Pre-Sale Starting Tomorrow at verizonwireless.com

Starting tomorrow (August 11, 2010) the new Droid 2 by Motorola is available pre-sale  at www.verizonwireless.com and starting 12 August 2010 you can buy it at Verizon Wireless stores for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. The previous version of Droid was Droid X.

The Droid 2 has the following features:

• It runs on a new fresh Android 2.2 (or Froyo)
• 1 GHz TI OMAP 3620 - 1000 Processor
• Sliding QWERTY Keyboard (same as Droid X)
• 3.7-inch display (Same as Droid X)
• Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1
• 3G Mobile HotSpot and the ability to connect up to five compatible Wi-Fi® devices
• 5-megapixel camera with flash
• Customers can also download favorite apps from Android Market™, which has more than 70,000 applications
• 8GB on-board memory and the 8 GB microSD™ card (can be upgraded to a 32 GB SD card)

Apple Files Patent for Smart Bike

Apple so far has only produced electronic gadgets such as computers, tablet, mp3 players and smartphone. Recently Apple filed a patent application for futuristic bicycle as published by the US Patent & Trademark Office on August 5, 2010. This newly advance Smart Bicycle System is designed for both individual cycling as well as team. The system monitors speed, distance, time, altitude, elevation, incline, decline, heart rate, power, derailleur setting, cadence, wind speed, path completed, expected future path, power and pace.

The bike has a docking station on the handlebars where an iPad or iPhone slots in and connects up to the machinery and sensors to give real-time information to the rider on the screen. The sensors, the display and electronic device could communicate via communications network 150 – which covers GPRS, CDMA, EV-DO, EDGE, 3GSM, DECT, IS-136/TDMA, iDen, LTE and/or others.

I am just wondering how much it will cost, if I have one I will absolutely bring it inside the store every time I do my grocery shopping... I won't leave my Apple bike in the parking lot as I may lose the docking station or the sensors.

[Via patentlyapple]

Three New Wireless Headphones from Sennheiser

The Sennheiser RS 180 headphones with their transmitter/charging cradle

Today Sennheiser announced their 3 new headphones; RS 160, RS 170 and RS 180. They said that these new headphones deliver high-resolution, movie-theater-quality audio via uncompressed wireless transmission from Kleer and they are equipped with dynamic transducers too. The users can enjoy cable-free music at a radius of up to 328 feet (RS 160 up to 65 feet, RS 170 up to 262 feet and RS 180 up to 328 feet; optimum line-of-sight). The dynamic transducers with powerful neodymium magnets and a distortion of only 0.5 percent reproduce even the subtlest musical nuances. The frequency response reaches from 18 to 21,000 Hertz. With a sound pressure level of up to 110 decibels.

RS 160 – Street price: $199.95 (MSRP: $259.95)  
RS 170 – Street price: $249.95 (MSRP: $329.95)  
RS 180 – Street price: $299.95 (MSRP: $389.95)

[Source]

Quad Port Drop-in USB Charging Dock for PlayStation3 - $8

Don't let your gaming session interrupted! If you have 4 pieces of PlayStation3 controllers and need to charge them at once, here you'll find something interesting. There is a good deal for 4 port USB charging station for PlayStation3 controllers. The price used to be $49.00, and now Buy.com drop it into $8 with free shipping!

This thing may not last long though. It remind me of a price drop of PSP 3000 Core Pack System that was on sale for $139.99 when I arrived at the store there was none left and now they still sell it at $169.99.

[getUSB.info]

Sony Ericsson Xperia 10 Available at AT&T Starting August 15

Today AT&T (US) with Sony-Ericsson announced their new smartphone, the Sony-Ericsson Experia X10. This X10  has Android version 1.6 OS (not version 2.1!), 4-inch touchscreen, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 8.1 megapixel camera with LED flash, inbuilt GPS, 8GB of onboard memory and a 2GB flash card ( expandable memory up to 32 GB) and a few Sony Ericsson's own apps plus Android build (Mediascape that gathers music, photos, videos and content from your phone’s memory card and online, letting you browse, search, listen and share your media from one unified view. For example, view photos taken on the device as well as your Facebook® and Picasa™ web albums and Timescape which is a unique communication application that automatically organizes social interactions in chronological order, leaving users free to concentrate on keeping in touch on-the-go. From Facebook® and Twitter® updates to photos, emails and text messages, a scrolling menu offers easy viewing and organization of all communications).

The Xperia X10 smartphone will be available in black at AT&T stores, authorized retailers and www.wireless.att.com on August 15 for $149.99 after a two-year service agreement and minimum smartphone data plan.

Via gadgetell

Konnet iCrado, a "Seat" for Your iPhone and iPod

This iPhone and iPod accessories looks like a tiny chair. It is a little docking station called the iCrado which sync and charge your iPhone and iPod. It comes in various interesting colors. Product features are as follows:

• Compatible with: iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod Touch 2G, iPod Touch, iPod Nano 5G, iPod Nano 4G, iPod Nano 3G, iPod Classic

• Advanced Reflex Design to enhance the speaker quality and mic reception while using iPhone
• 30pin to USB charge and Sync cable included;made for iPod and iPhone
• Plastic holder to lock the original iPod USB cable on iCrado

Price: US$ 29.99  

[konnetonline]

Thanko's "USB Necktie Cooler 3"

To stay cool at all time especially this summer, Thanko - okyo-based USB gadget maker - has released its"USB Necktie Cooler 3". They had USB Necktie Cooler 3 released back in June 2008.

It’s basically a silk necktie with a plastic fan built into the tie’s knot. Just plug the thing into a USB port (the cable is 135cm long) and use the switch to turn the fan on and feel cooler instantly. If you want to use the tie on the go, get the optional battery pack holding four AAA batteries.

[CrunchGear]

As we can see it only cool the front neck, maybe the next version should have another fan at the back of your neck and on the bottom tip of the tie and of course they will call it USB Necktie Cooler 4. Let's wait.

Samsung Craft, The First LTE Handset of Metro PCS

Regional (US), no-contract carrier MetroPCS  offered a few more details on its planned LTE rollout, currently scheduled for later this year, including initial launch markets, planned content offerings and handset pricing expectations.

MetroPCS chief Roger Linquist said the carrier's planned LTE handset from Samsung, which will be called the "Craft", will sell at a price comparable with the carrier's current smartphone offerings. MetroPCS currently sells the BlackBerry Curve for $279. Linquist also promised LTE netbooks and tablets at some point in the future, but said the carrier will start first with handsets.

Verizon Wireless, which also is planning an LTE launch this year, has said it won't offer LTE handsets until the middle part of next year.

[Source]

Augen GenTouch78 Android Tablet

GenTouch78 WiFi-only tablet from Augen is a bargain tablet. At $149 sold by Kmart, it costs 1/3 of an iPad but does it work very well? According to Laptop Mag  the Market app on the GenTouch78 actually doesn’t work, it can only search for, but not successfully download. If Google did allow it, why didn’t it work? And indeed according to Google Augen included proprietary Google software in their product via an unauthorized vendor. Maybe that is the reason why it is so cheap. For reading news on the go where there are WiFi hot spots it is a cheap nice gadget.

Features:

• 800x480 color TFT touch panel screen
• CPU: 800 Mhz
• Ram: DDR2 256mb
• Internal Memory: 2GB
• Expansion Slots: SD/MMC card slot up to 16GB
• Wi-Fi Connectivity with Full Web Browsing Capability
• Supports Ebook Formats: Text, PDF, E-PUB, HTML
• Supports Media Formats: MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC
• Supports most popular E-Book formats
• Picture viewer in JPEG, BMP
• Video Player
• Rechargeable Lithium Battery
• Carrying case included

[Laptop Mag]

Silly Spill is a Mock Mess

Have you ever travel by bus, train or subway where there are all kind of people, some smell sweat some other simply look like a killer. We are not talking about cute girls or guys who most people don't mind to sit with here. In addition, I guess basically most people prefer to sit by him/herself.

Now you don't need to worry because at Jeremy's Place you can get a mock drink spill to put on a empty seat next to you. They are various choices; coffee, ice cream, baby food, paint, etc. This is not really a gadget but it's good to have one in your gadget bag...

[PonyPonyShow]

iSpot™ from Clear - Your Very Own 4G Hotspot

For the iPad, iPod and iPhone owners in United States if you are always on the go, now you can have your very own Super Fast Mobile Internet™ on the go anywhere Clear has coverage. The bad news is that it is not free. To enjoy the service you have to buy the iSpot On-the-Go Service Plan. For unlimited data usage and 4G (WiMax) speed, it is priced $25/month. The manufacturer's website doesn't say if iSpot can work with MacBook or MacBook Pro or PC and Android based Tablet. The download speed is up to 6.0 Mbps and upload speed is up to 1.00 Mbps.

For 4G coverage in the city and nationwide 3G service they have Clear Spot 4G+.

If you have an iPhone I am wondering if it's practical buying separate data plan from other company, outside your phone vendor such as AT&T. Why don't just buy data plan from your phone carrier? Yes, I know it is 4G right?

[clear.com]

Listening Music with TakaraTomy Neckphones ... in Your Bath

If you like music and at the same time if you like soaking in bath for hours there is a new tool that will make your bath session much more enjoyable!

The Japanese genius has invented a TakaraTomy Neckphone, which is in fact a modified travel pillow fitted with a pair of water-resistant speaker and a pouch designed to carry your audio player and protect it from both water and dust.This Neckphones can also be used anywhere you like either on the beach or by the pool. 

Maybe if you want to fall asleep quickly you need this gadget to listen to boring songs... 

[ akihabaranews ]

Canon EOS 60D ? It doesn't Look Like There is Any Reliable Info Yet

Canon EOS 50D

In the last two days there have been rumors that a new Canon DSLR EOS 60D will come soon, it was said that the name appeared on DxO website. After checking and re-checking the long list of DxO website, it seems that they only mentioned the optic modules of the already existing DSLR models and there was nothing about EOS 60D (only EOS 50D, EOS 7D, Rebel Series and EOS Pro Series).

Let's keep waiting for now.

DRS Tactical Systems Introduces ARMOR™ X10gx Rugged Tablet

This is the latest product of DRS Tactical Systems, the Armor X10gx Rugged Tablet that is planned to ship by September 15, 2010. According to the company vice president, this tablet is the tenth generation offering and created based on years of experience of the company as well as the experience from our military and commercial personnel that have deployed our rugged mobile computers around the world.

This tenth generation machine meets MIL-STD-810G and is even approved by UL for use in explosive and/or hazardous environments. It also carries an ingress protection (IP) rating of 67, meaning it is fully protected against dust and can withstand the effects of immersion in water to depths up to 1 meter!.

Features:

• Intel® Core2 Duo™ Processor 1.2 GHz Processor (SU9300)
• 4GB RAM
• 802.11n Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR (Class 2)
• Integrated GPS
• Magnesium alloy chassis
• Sealed, fanless design
• QuickBack™ data recovery system
• Removable 2.5-inch hard drive
• Certified to MIL-STD-810G and IP67
• The choice of Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 7 Business Operating System
• Optional integrated Gobi™ 2000 mobile broadband to keep the user connected on multiple wireless networks. 

[DRS Tactical System and Yahoo]

MasterPad Windows 7 Tablet

This is another tablet to choose other than iPad, but it is still in protoype stage. This 14mm-thin tablet built by Pegatron use the Window 7 tablet operating system. It has an 11.6-inch IPS screen with 1,366 x 768 wide-screen resolution, a 1.3 megapixel webcam plus mic, 2 USB ports, a memory card reader, an accelerometer, mini-HDMI port, 3G connectivity, and 32GB or 64GB SSD options. 

Its magnesium and aluminum alloy body weighs less than a kg. An Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor will will be used, coupled with a HD video-processing chip. Let's hope that it really comes with HD graphic chip so that the gaming experience will be more interesting, and also come with other colors; white or blue.

[Engadget]

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Announced

Research in Motion with AT&T officially announced its new BlackBerry 9800 or BlackBerry Torch. This new phone will be available for sale starting 12 August 2010 at AT&T (USA). The price is $199.99 with 2-year service contract.

This phone major features include a 5 megapixel camera with flash, Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g/n), new operating system BlackBerry 6 with an all-new browsing experience and a host of other features that makes RIM stay competitive with its competitors, 4GB of internal memory plus a 4GB microSD card in the box (supports up to 32 GB microSD/SDHD card), 512MB each of ROM and RAM, Tri-band HSDPA (3G) and quad-band EDGE, a 480 x 360 touchscreen 3.2 inches display - same resolution as the BlackBery Bold 9700 (it would have been better if the screen has higher resolution of at least 800x480), the typical optical trackpad, built-in GPS for location-based applications and geo-tagging, 35 key full QWERTY backlit slide-out keyboard (on a portrait slide), designed to feel optimally balanced when opened for typing, Bluetooth® (2.1), removable-rechargeable 1300 mAhr battery that provides approximately 5.8 hours of talk time on 3G networks or 30 hours of audio playback or 6 hours of video playback and an interesting new Media Sync feature that enable you sync your media library right over WiFi.

[Source]

BlackPad, Tablet Device from RIM

The producer of Blackberry smartphone is rumoured to be working on a new gadget that will likely be called BlackPad.

This device, according to some sources, will be launched in November this year. Users will be able to connect their BlackPad to the internet using the wireless connection of their mobile phone, rather than having to pay separately for 3G network access as users of the iPad must. It will also have a 9.7-inch display- touchscreen of course, inbuilt WiFi, Bluetooth and front and back-facing cameras for videoconferencing.

Other manufactures that also plan to introduce similar tablet device are Google with its Android software, Samsung with its Galaxy and LG with optimus brand.

[Source]