New Apple MacBook Pros Come with Intel Sandy Bridge Processors, AMD Graphics, Thunderbolt I/O tech and HD Cameras

Apple upgrade its MacBook Pro family with some new parts: new Intel Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 processors, AMD Radeon HD 6000M graphics, FaceTime HD cameras and some super fast Thunderbolt I/O transfer speeds. There are two new 13-inch MacBook Pro, two 15.4-inch MacBook Pro, and one 17-inch model.

Apple to Launch iPad 2 on March 2

Apple iPad

Apple will hold a media event on March 2 to unveil its new tablet, according to a Tuesday report from All Things D. The Wednesday event will likely take place in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

The new tablet, which many Apple watchers are calling the iPad 2, has been a hot rumor-mill topic for weeks now. Reports from numerous sources claim the upcoming iPad will be thinner and lighter than the current (and original) model, which began shipping last April.

Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard For iPad, PS3, iPhone 4

When you get bored using virtual keyboard on your iPhone 4, iPad or playstation 3 and want the feel of a real keyboard which is easy to store when not in use, now you can get this mini wireless bluetooth keyboard. You can get it at kookua.com for US$ 22.99.

Samsung Launched Ultra-slim Notebook

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd launched an ultra-slim notebook on Thursday in South Korea, giving competition to Apple with its MacNook Air.

Samsung, emerging as one of the strongest rivals to challenge Apple in the booming smartphone and tablet computer market, is eyeing the notebook market, in which Apple is seeking to replicate the success of the iPhone and iPad with its MacBook series.

iBike Dash CC Wireless Cycling Computer Launched For iPhone & iPod Touch

www.iBikeDash.com, a leading sports technology company and creator of the iBike® line of power meters, announced today the iBike Dash CC (Cycling Computer), a light-weight wireless bicycle computer system that turns any iPhone or iPod touch into your own personal fitness trainer.

iBike Dash CC Features:

• 50 power-based and Heart Rate (HR) zone workouts
• Includes ANT+ speed sensor with optional sensors for cadence and HR
• User customizable touch screens display cycling information in color with unique graphics and animation.
• Features easy-to-read large fonts with back-light display for night-time viewing.
• iPhone's GPS, map, and weather capabilities operate seamlessly with the iDash, greatly enhancing the rider's experience.
• Power-based indoor trainer feature.
• Bike odometer.
• Calendar feature keeps track of weekly cycling stats, including calories, miles and speed
• HR Zone dial presents cycling exertion in an extremely intuitive manner
• Easy-to-follow, on-screen instructions and instructional videos
• "Phone BoothTM" dashboard/case houses circuitry, keeps out water and absorbs shock
• Easy to install, use, and move from bike to bike
• No need for calibration
• Allows seamless hands-free calls using your iPhone and Bluetooth headset with no interruption to ride data collection
• Allows full use of touch screen, even while wearing cycling gloves
• A rechargeable/replaceable spare battery can be housed inside the "Phone Booth" to extend the operating time of your iPhone/iPod touch
• Compatible with all ANT+ speed, cadence and HR sensors

The iBike Dash CC is available immediately for iPhone and iPod touch, priced at $199 MSRP for the basic version and $329 MSRP for the advanced version with additional features (including cadence, HR, calorie measurement, battery and charger) through the Apple Store.
[Source iBikeDash]

A Mini Entertaining Multi-functional Console

After two years of hard work, designer David Gawthorpe from Lower Hopton, West Yorkshire has designed a mini entertaining multi-functional console.

This multi-function console that too out of the front end of a Mini enable you to croon to your favorite tunes, watch film and play Xbox and PS3, this sure will make you experience that adrenaline rush. This console has “Butt Kicker”, a vibration pad in it that will make you jump with every shot in gaming. If you want to have it, the price is about £8,000. I don't know if the designer will sell it though.

[Via AutoMotto]

iRun - the “World’s Most Advanced Mobile Social Media Studio”

Joseph Tame shows off the the iRun - “World’s Most Advanced Mobile Social Media Studio” he will be wearing as he runs in the 2011 Tokyo Marathon.

The iRun features four iPhones on rotatable mounts, an iPad, and Android handset, three mobile Wi-Fi routers, a four-in-one atmospheric monitor and a heart monitor – all to record his route round the 26-mile circuit.

A post on Tame’s website states: ‘This technology will allow me to broadcast live video on two cameras (using either skype or FaceTime to a local studio for re-broadcast), send live location/pace/heart rate data via Runkeeperon the iPhone, transmit temperature, COx/humidity/noise levels via a custom-made Android app – and do all of this while looking incredibly cool.’

[Source Japan Probe]

iTrail GPS Data Logger - Track Your Car

iTrail GPS Data Logger

If you have just bpought a nice acr and you are worried a little bit that somebody take it, all you need is this tiny GPS Data Logger to find out exactly where your car has been.

The smallest GPS data logger yet, this 1.5 inch GPS data logger fits easily in a backpack, car, or in your pocket to capture GPS location points and detailed information like speed and time. The iTrail sleeps when there's no movement to conserve battery, and springs into action when movement is detected to capture up to 120 hours of GPS location data. Perfect for tracking family members or vehicles, simply plug the iTrail into your computer to quickly and easily download everywhere the iTrail's been including details like time, speed, and exact addresses visited in Google Maps and Google Earth.

Features:

• Displays exact addresses and GPS location data in Google Maps and Google Earth
• Check speed, time, and exact address
• Small size - only 1.5" x 1.5"
• Water resistant for outdoor use
• Automatically enters sleep mode to conserve battery power when standing still
• 120 hours of continue tracking with powerful internal battery
• Export your travel data in multiple formats such as HTML, PDF, MS-Word, CSV, and more)

You can buy it at  Brick House Security for $189.95.

The iPad 2 May be Delayed Until June

Current iPad

The iPad 2 may be delayed until June due to production issues where the manufacturern has run into issues with the production process in light of the tablet's new design and is working on a fix. "Our checks suggest new issues are being encountered with the new production process and it is taking time to resolve them," Chen said in the note, according to Reuters. Read more here.

[Source CNet]

One Gigabit per Second, Home Internet Speed in South Korea by The End of 2012

By the end of 2012, South Korea intends to connect every home in the country to the Internet at one gigabit per second. That would be a tenfold increase from the already blazing national standard and more than 200 times as fast as the average household setup in the United States.

A pilot gigabit project initiated by the government is under way, with 5,000 households in five South Korean cities wired. Each customer pays about 30,000 won a month, or less than $27.

Hong Kong and Japan offer gigabit service. Australia has a plan in the works for 2018. Google is drafting pilot programs for part of the Stanford campus and other locales in the United States. And Chattanooga, Tenn., has started a citywide gigabit service, reportedly at a staggering $350 a month.

[Via NYTimes]

Sony Europe Introduced Redesigned Vaio S

Sony Vaio S

Sony intorduced new Vaio S (VAIO VPCSB1A9E/B) in Europe. This new Vaio S comes with an Intel Core i7-2620M, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of SSD, an 13.3” Vaio Display plus monitor with a 1366×768 resolution, an AMD Radeon HD 6630M + Intel HD Graphics, Blu-Ray, WIFi, 3G, Bluetooth and even USB 3.0!

Netgear Announces New Line of 3G/ LTE Mobile Broadband Routers

Netgear just introduced four new 3G/ LTE mobile broadband routers at the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona. According to Netgear, these latest additions to its router line feature some of the same tricks and technologies as the company's wired broadband devices.

The four new models all offer either 3G or LTE connection, failover to wired 10/100 Fast Ethernet (FE) WAN, FE LAN & 802.11N WiFi for multiple user sharing. The line-up includes:

• MBR1200: Quadband 3G HSPA+ (21Mbps x 5.76Mbps) with HSPA fallback and failover to wired FE WAN
• MBR1310: Quadband 3G DC-HSPA+ (42Mbps x 5.7Mbps) with HSPA+/HSPA fallback and failover to wired FE WAN
• MBR1517: Euro LTE (100Mbps x 50Mbps) with HSPA+/HSPA fallback and failover to wired FE WAN
• MBR2000: Quadband 3G DC-HSPA+ (42Mbps x 5.7Mbps) with HSPA+/HSPA fallback and failover to ADSL2+

[Via Hot Hardware]

Samsung Demonstrates New 3D SmartTV

Samsung 3D SmartTV

Samsung has shown its latest 3D SmartTV that comes with a full set of interactive features and media/info accessible via Samsung’s Smart HUB that not only gives you the possibility to enjoy Video On Demand contents, uses Skype or GTalk, YouTube and gives you access to any of your media stored on external devices or on your network (DLNA), but also, from the comfort of your sofa offers you the opportunity to control your TV experience directly from your Samsung Android Smartphone and/Or your GalaxyTab Tablet.

[Via Akihabara News]

Umeox Apollo Solar-powered Phone

Umeox Apollo

 

The Umeox Apollo is a solar powered cell phone that runs on Android and would take about 2.5 hours of sunlight for refilling the battery after daily use. There are two models: one for the US (MTK6573) with support for 850/1900Mhz bands, and one (MTK6516) that works in Europe and much of Asia.

Thanko PC Waterbed - Little Bed for Laptops

Thanko Waterbed Laptop Cooler

I have seen many fans-based laptop cooler. There are some brands of them at local computer stores. Here we see there is a new kind of laptop cooler, it is a water-bed laptop cooler.

This laptop waterbed is basically a cushion with cooling unit. There are 2 parts. the outer part can be filled with air and the part under your laptop is filled with water. 

It’s available for ¥1,980 ($24 USD) at Thanko.

[Via Dv!ce]

Megxon X57nv, Digital Camera with Night Vision Feature

Megxon X57nv - Night Vision

If you like taking picture at night or doing surveillance duty (but not stalking people) now you can get this handy Megxon X57nv Digital Camera with night vision capability.

Features:

• 12M pixels interpolation
• Auto / Smart Auto (Scene Recognition) Portrait, Face Detection, Night Vision, web camera
• 8X Playback Zoom (base on the different image size)
• 5X Digital still photo, 3X Digital video, D1 video recording!

The price is $73.99 (1 Year Product Warranty).

[Source BrinVo]

The Motorola Xoom: $600 for WiFi-only and $800 Unsubsidized

Motorola Xoom

 

The Motorola Xoom is on the market at $800 without carrier subsidy for the 3G version and the WiFi model costs $600. The 3G version is a little bit more expensive than the 3G 32GB iPad, while the Wi-Fi version will sell for the same $600.00, the iPad Wi-Fi 32GB.

The specifications include dual-core processor, Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), front and rear facing cameras, a camcorder Adobe flash Player, 10.1-inch Widescreen HD display.

[Source CrunchGear, Motorola]

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, the Latest Phone in Its Xperia Range

SonyEricsson XperiaTM PLAY

Sony Ericsson game changing XperiaTM PLAY introduced at Mobile World Congress 2011 is the latest phone in XperiaTM range.

XperiaTM PLAY delivers the smartphone functionality that the most serious power users could need, teamed with the immersive gaming experience that any gamer would want. In portrait mode, the Android smartphone offers all the benefits that users have come to expect from Sony Ericsson’s existing range of XperiaTM smartphones with best-in-class entertainment experiences, a great 5 megapixel camera, a brilliant 4” multi-touch screen and great social networking features.

Acer Aspire One D257 Revealed

Taking advantage of the futuristic setting of MWC 2011, Acer has presented its latest innovations in mobile computing, The Acer Aspire One D257 that definitely appears to be one of the thinnest netbook cases around  measuring less than one inch thick.

Samsung Series 9 Seen in 11.6-inches

The Samsung's ultrathin 9 Series laptop seems to come in 11.6-inches.

The specifications include an 11.6 inches dispay (1366 x 768 pixel), Core i3-380UM processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, 64GB SSD, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, HDMI, audio jacks, RJ45, microSD card slot, 4-cell 5,680 battery and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

The price is under $1,200 ($400 less than the 13.3-inch model).

[Via Engadget]

Build Your Own Robot at Home

Robo Xero

If you like robots such as the characters in Transformers or the like now you can build your own "Transformers" on your spare time. Outstanding sports performance! Build your own robot of the future!

Stylish appearance as it is reminiscent of the robot hero, a light carriage with quick movement, to demonstrate outstanding athletic performance in a stable balance, the "ROBO XERO". While the advanced features that enable a variety of actions, the assembly is easy. This super robot is a nice toy for youngsters as well as adults.

[Via DeAgostini]

Hydrogen Power Cell Charger

PowerTrekk Hydrogen Power Cell Charger

It is not only hydrogen-fuelled car that can use hydrogen to power its engine. Now you can power your gadget using hydrogen power with PowerTrekk.

The PowerTrekk is a small hydrogen fuel cell that is almost entirely made from recycled electronic waste materials, which is always good to see. Inside you'll find a small PowerPukk, that's where the magic happens. When you add water to the unit, will begin Pukk into energy so that you can charge whatever USB-powered gadget you want. Or you can just charge the battery contained in the PowerTrekk. Unfortunately they are not currently much of the information such as prices and availability.

[Via RedFerret]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch Display - Honeycomb-based

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1- inch Display

After having Samsung Galaxy Tab with 7-inch display on the market since last year, now Samsung launch a wider brother of this tablet: Galaxy Tab 10.1-inch Display

Unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2011 comes with a 10.1-inch LCD screen (1280x800 pixels resolution), it's powered by a 1Ghz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, will be available with 16GB or 32GB of storage, and features Google’s Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, like the Motorola Xoom which was announced at the beginning of the year at CES. The size of the tablet is 9.6 inches x 6.6 inches x 0.4 inches and weighs 1.3 pounds according to a company statement (lighter than the Motorola Xoom), which also has 10.1-inch screen.

Like the new Galaxy S II smartphones, also unveiled at MWC 2011, the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 will feature both a front- and rear-facing camera. The rear camera has an 8-megapixel resolution with LED flash while the front camera is capable of 2-megapixel resolution.

Users who want to watch streaming video on their tablet can access the Internet using Wi-Fi (802.11a, b, g and n) or HSPA+ (High-Speed Packet Access) at up to 21M bps (bits per second). For users to take full advantage of that speed, their mobile operator may first have to upgrade their network.

The device will start shipping in some markets, including Sweden, in June. No pricing yet.

[Source ComputerWorld, Engadget]

HTC Flier - New Tablet from HTC announced at MWC 2011 Today

HTC Flier

HTC announced its Android Tablet at Mobile World Congress 2011 Today. This tablet comes with 7 inch screen which is very welcome by those who like games, but the downside is that it does not come with excellent Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Instead, you have to be satisfied with Android 2.4 (Gingerbread) - Android which is actually newer, but is not a version dedicated to the tablets as Honeycomb. Despite that fact, Android 2.4 will certainly bring a great user experience on this tablet, because the HTC HTC promises a new interface Sense with a series of 3D effects on the homescreen, and improved widgets.

• Display 7 inch - 1024 x 600 pixels
• 1.5 GHz processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 32GB internal memory for storage
• Primary 5 megapixel camera with autofocus
• Secondary Camera / Front 1.3 megapixels
• Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP and Wi-Fi
• Integrated GPS
• GSM Quad-Band 3G HSDPA and Technology
• Dimensions: 195.4 x 122 x 13.2 mm
• Weight: 420 grams (with battery)
• 4000 mAh battery with autonomy for up to 4 hours of use (video)
  

 [Via UberGizmo]

HP Officially Unveiled its TouchPad Slate

Hp TouchPad

HP has finally announced the WebOS slate - Palm TouchPad. This slate looks a little bit like an iPad, it has a 9.7 inch capacitive multi-touch display with 1024 x 768 pixels. There will be four configurations – 16GB or 32GB and Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi plus mobile broadband. It run WebOS, which was developed by Palm for the Palm Pre. The TouchPad’s biggest advantages over the iPad is that it is Flash capable, which means you can actually view Web sites as they were intended. It also means you can use Flash applications.

Specifications:

• Operating system: HP webOS
• Display: 9.7-inch XGA capacitive, multitouch screen with a vibrant 18-bit color, 1024×768 resolution
• Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
• Email: Microsoft® Exchange email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology
• POP3/IMAP (Yahoo!® Mail, Gmail™, AOL, Hotmail®, etc.)
• Messaging: Integrated IM and SMS
• GPS: A-GPS (3G models only)
• Digital camera: Front-facing 1.3-megapixel webcam for live video calling
• Sensors: Light sensor, accelerometer, compass (magnetometer), and gyroscope
• Media formats supported: Audio formats: DRM-free MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV
• Video formats: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
• Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication;
• Bluetooth® wireless technology 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
• Memory: Choose either 16GB or 32GB internal storage
• Battery: Rechargeable 6300 mAh (typical) battery
• Connector: Charger/microUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Headphone jack: 3.5mm stereo headset/headphone/microphone jack
• Speakers: Internal stereo speakers and Beats Audio™
• HP Touchstone for TouchPad: Compatible
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2GHz
• Dimensions: Width: 240mm (9.45 inches)
• Height: 190mm (7.48 inches)
• Thickness: 13.7mm (0.54 inches)
• Weight: Approximately 740 grams (1.6 pounds)

[Source GottaBeMobile]

LG Optimus Pad Destroying an Apple in TV Commercial

We never hear much about LG tablet so far, but now LG has launched a new advertising of his interesting new tablet - Optimus pad, leaving a clear message of what this new toy with Honeycomb 3.0 Android is capable of doing compared to the iPad and its operating system.

Well, as you may have noticed, the commercial is aimed at the entire Transformers universe, suggesting that the Optimus Pad will return in full force, and in fact this new tablet promises a lot, bringing some attractions as primary camera image processing, 3D camera on the back , dual-core processor Tegra 2, 32 GB internal memory, and especially the dedicated operating system for tablets - Android 3.0 Honeycomb!

It's worth checking this commercial.

[Source CrunchGear]

Apple iPad 2 is in Production

Apple iPad

Apple has started manufacturing iPad 2, featuring, as previously rumored, a built-in camera and faster processor. It will be thinner and lighter than the first model. WSJ says iPad 2 won’t improve resolution over the first iPad. People familiar with the situation said Apple has had trouble improving the display technology, in part because of the iPad screen's larger size compared with the iPhone.

Other rumored specifications are:
    * One USB port and SD card slot
    * Uses both GSM and CDMA networks
    * The iPad 2is essentially made from one piece of metal with no pins needed
    * The iPad 2 will have a boosted dual core GPU

Apple is reportedly is sticking with its device duopoly, making the iPad available through AT&T, which was the first to carry iPhone and iPad, and also Verizon Wireless. Rumours suggested that the iPad 2 release date is probably in the Spring.

[Source appolicious, techradar]