Category: Gadgets

A contact microphone is connected to a system that processes sound from unique gestures and then triggers the appropriate instrument in its database; thereby turning virtually any surface into an experimental jam band. Different gestures can be added to Mogees, can also recognize the difference between fingers and objects as coins. The project is not commercially available, if you are unfamiliar with contact microphones, you can look at the video below.

BryteWerks introduces its new line of High Definition Digital Projectors, you can find a 16:10 wide screen 1920*1200 projector with brightness of 6,000 to 11,000 lumens, depends on the configuration. There is also a Home-Theatre PC, complete with Intel Core i3 to i7 CPU, Blu-Ray drive, and storage options includes a 2TB Hard disk drive, or a 500GB SSD. The system can be controlled using the embedded 720p 8.9-inch touchscreen, or remotely using a keyboard and mouse or an Android or iOS app. There is no word on release date yet, but the prices range from $2,449 to $5,999. For more details read the press release.

If you fussed with bootloader on Android before, you know the ClockworkMod; the custom recovery that let users backup, restore and flash ROMs. Its no surprise the Googles new Galaxy Nexus, has gotten CWR treatment. Instead of fiddling about with the camera key; power button and volume rocker all just to navigate the menu, you can now use the power of touch. The beta build utilizes four soft keys at the bottom of the screen, makes the entire affair that much efficient. Dont forget to look at the video of it.

According to the recent rumors, the device statistics captured on Windows Phone app that I am a WP7. A report on WPCentral shows that rumoured HTC phone as running Build 7740, which we have seen the Radar 4G and HD7 on the Vodafone Network and could possibly launch with Microsofts next Mobile Platform Apollo on board.

Velocity Micro reveals tech bounty at CES 2012, first one is a Curz T408 tablet. The T507 Android 4.0 slate features a Cortex A8 1.2 GHz processor, 512MB RAM, HDMI out, a front facing camera and 8GB of internal storage at $150. The T510 is the bigger one, the specs remains same and bar a rear camera and an extra 2.7 of screen. The two more new releases are Xeon E5-2620 Hexa Core powered ProMagix HD 6000 PC, claims to outperform a Mac Pro, with 32GB DDR3-1600 RAM, and NVIDIA QuadPro 4000 on board costs you $3500. The built in 120GB SSD and 1TB 7200 RPM disk drive is not enough, you might be interested in the VMUltra Drive is a 500GB external drive, with few USB ports. The last one is 1280*768, Shine Projector, It features HDMI and a 1:4:1 throw ratio, ideal for small spaces. For more details read the press release.

Swanns introducing three new iDevice controlled helicopters. The $70 iFly Micro Lightning will annoy other on your office floor while similarly priced Sky Eye includes a camera that can shoot stills and video to its 512MB on board memory before uploading it to YouTube or Facebook. For the serious stalker/commercial spy, the Black Swann includes expandable micro SD storage up to 32GB. The two devices had a range of 110 feet and three will fly for 8 minutes on a single charge. For more details read the press release.

The LGs new Spectrum eyeing release on Jan 19th, seems to be a replacement for Revolution, it will feature a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S3 SoC, along with 4.5-inch, 1280*720 IPS display and an 8MP camera with LED flash. The camera is capable of capturing 1080p video, it will feature a Android 2.3. the other specs are you can expect 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage, and 16GB micro SD card. The Spectrum supports LTE on Verizon, got 1830mAh battery. According to internal documents, it will be arriving on Jan 19th. No words on pricing yet.

LG introduces Google TV in CES 2012, the announcement by Marvell revealed the platform to switch to ARM processors from Intel chips it launched on, the company mentioned MediaTek is also on board to build compatible chipsets, while LG will run on its own setup L9. LG reveals that the HDTVs it brings out will feature its Cinema 3D FPR technology as well as support for Magic Remote QWERTY that combines its gesture and voice control Magic Remote with, a QWERTY keyboard. It gor two lines of TVs running Android OS, it continues to feature its own Netcast setup in other displays. The users will have a option of using LGs UI or default Google TV build, so you can prefer which one is easier. The Google TV team has also uploaded a fresh trailer on Youtube ahead of CES, features several apps, dont forget to check out the video and for more details read the press release.

The image of the phone just looks like HTC Titan, but the rumor now is, the phone is actually HTC Radiant. The model is for AT&T will offers latest build of Windows Phone 7 and ships with LTE radio within, Radiant was trademarked back in April of 2011, hopefully it will be also with a relocated dual-LED flash. According to Pocketnow, the device will be hitting Telstra, Australia.

Nokia finishes its project to see worth jamming solar panels in cell phones. A customized C1-02 was tested in Artic Circle, Sweden, Kenya, and on the Baltic Sea. Due to the size of the device, the prototypes could not collect enough energy properly recharge battery in most scenarios. There are too many variables such as lifestyle and region that influence effectiveness of solar-powered phone, depending on those conditions, a solar phone could range anywhere between useful, to being useless.

Pioneer debuts its new N-30 and N-50 networked audio players with AirPlay, DLNA 1.5 and smartphone apps on tap. It also got the ability to handle top high-end digital audio like 192kHz/24bit FLAC and WAV files. You can get a 2.5-inch LCD up front for controlling apps for iOS and Android devices, you will have to shell out a bit more for some optional adapters if you want Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity. The N-50 steps things up with gold-plated RCA jacks and armored chassis designed to reduce noise, supports additional audio features. The N-50 will cost you $699 and the lower end N-30 will cost you $499, for more details read the press release.

Soundfreaq kicks some pretty differentiated pieces of portable wireless speakers. The outfit ushers in the most edgy device yet, the Sound Kick. It is a mobile wireless speaker touts a unique speaker chamber, which shuts compactly for travel and then opens up whenever there is room. It is able to push on through seven hours of on-the-go listening, it can even share the juice with any USB chargeable device. The company is also using the show to introduce its Sound Step Recharge in white and red. Lot to expected shipping in Spring, for more details read the press release.

The latest addition of Galaxy family just gone official in Korea, the shell appears nigh-on indistinguishable from previously announced Galaxy R, there are some notable specs differences. It totes a 4-inch super AMOLED screen, not the super Clear LCD found on R, there is a single core 1GHz processor, not the dual-core Tegra2. The camera has also shrinking from 5MP to 3MP. The Gingerbread device measures under than 10mm thick while still packs a TV tuner and a metallic body similar to Wave series. The M moniker places it in the high-end affordable spectrum, priced around $500, although there is no news on the release outside of its homeland yet. The phone will arrive in three color options; Platinum Silver, Lavender Pink, and Blue Black. For more details read the press release.

In an effort to provide all users with consistent interface, its making the theme essential for all Android 4.0 devices that come bundled with the Android market. The manufacturers customizations arent going anywhere, and the changes are not terribly drastic. The users of Sense, TouchWiz and the like, Google is issuing architectural mandates that will make it simple for independent developers to create apps that can fit nicely into these customized environments, complete with proper widgets and colors. The app designers may choose between Holo and the manufacturers default theme when considering the softwares interface. Googles new mandate will bring choice to the home screen, keyboard, and dialer as well.

Google Map Maker (http://www.google.com/mapmaker), launched in April this year, has received a major update that attempts to make the interface easier on the eyes, increase the usability for first-timers, with a brief tutorial page explaining all the tools on offer. This new design follows the redesigns of other top Google properties including Gmail, Docs, YouTube and Reader. This new update allows users to draw in new roads, bike trails and other local features using an online tool, submitting details about roads, points of interest, features near a point and even geographic boundaries in over 180 countries and once the changes are approved by the Google’s Moderation team, they’ll be integrated into Google Maps, Google Earth and Google Maps for Mobile.

Starting from January 2012 Kboo, in an attempt to match Amazon’s Lending Library proposition, will start to offer a free download each month to new Touch eReader owners. Kobo customers will be able to pick from a broad selection of Pride and Prejudice, HBR’s 10 Must Reads: On Managing People and Star Wars Vs. Star Trek.

Samsung has announced a second-gen dual-screen Android clamshell mobile. This mobile is announced in partnership with China Telecom. The SCH-W999 flip phone packs two 3.5-inch 480×800 Super AMOLED panels back to back, along with a 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8660 processor, Android 2.3 with Samsung proprietary TouchWiz UI, HyperSkin back cover (as featured on the Galaxy Nexus for grip plus anti-smear), five megapixel camera, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi and WAPI (China’s not-so-successful take on WiFi, basically).

We don’t know what is going on, but one thing is sure , Sony e-readers are just getting cheaper. The latest Sony Reader WiFi, which was launched with a price tag of $ 149.99 just a couple months back has received a permanent price drop to $129.99. What is more is Sony has gone all out with a trade-in program through the end of December that will give you an additional $50 off if you turn in any old e-reader. Not quite the instant discount that an ad-supported Kindle gives you, but certainly not a bad deal if you’re looking to upgrade from an older model.