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Funai's DivX-compatible B1-M110 Blu-ray player gets outed

EngadgetHD | 14 minutes ago

Filed under: Blu-ray, Players, OthersAw yeah, we dig where this is headed. Funai, best known for pumping out inexpensive wares under a variety of brand names, is evidently aiming to push its second Blu-ray player onto the market this October. Slated to launch initially in October in Europe, the B1-M110 will support DivX and, well, who knows what else. Oddly enough, the deck was actually outed courtesy of DivX, thus, we've no other specifications to mull over just yet. With the Insignia NS-BRD...

Acer Aspire One With Integrated 3G [Laptops]

Gizmodo | 21 minutes ago

According to BGR, The 8.9" Aspire One netbook is expected to be available with integrated 3G starting this November in Taiwan. The upgrade will cost an additional $95 over the standard model, but...

Noise Canceling Technology In Toyotas

Ubergizmo.com | 27 minutes ago

Toyota enginners have successfully integrated noise canceling technology in the new Crown Hybrid car, relying on a system that uses a trio of microphones as well as three permanently-on active phase speakers that will help maintain silence within the vehicle. This system is smart enough to disregard music in the background. This active noise control system will use the microphones (located at head level) to detect whatever disruptive noise, where the phase speakers will send antiphase signals...

$7,100 CD Player Probably Isn't Worth It [CDs]

Gizmodo | 38 minutes ago

At this point, audio CDs are essentially a dead medium, with digital files clearly taking over in terms of popularity and use. Which makes it a strange time to introduce a $7,100, belt-driven CD...

10 of the Best Power Strip Designs [Design]

Gizmodo | 38 minutes ago

Ooooh, this is a good one. Why? Because power strip design is hot these days. Everything from revolving power strips, to glowing power strips have been investigated. OObject has collected 10 of the...

Sharp SH8010C Launched In China

Ubergizmo.com | 44 minutes ago

Sharp has rolled out its new SH8010C handset in China at two different posh locations - the Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai and at the Grand Hyatt in Beijing. Attendees at both events were treated to an impressive fashion-show-style press conference which paraded the SH8010C in various color variations. Not many details are known about the SH8010C other than the fact that it comes with a pretty glitzy LCD display, an electronic business card reader and a motion control sensor among others.Add ...

Asus P522w Smartphone

Ubergizmo.com | 44 minutes ago

Asus has yet another Windows Mobile 6.1-powered smartphone - the P552w. This will be the first smartphone from Asus that features the Glide user interface, so I would expect you to get a decent screen cleaner with the P522w since you might spend a better part of your time wiping away prints due to the nature of the user interface. Specifications of the Asus P522w include :- 624MHz processor256MB storage128MB RAMTri-band GSM (900/1800/1900MHz)UMTS 2100MHzHSDPAWi-Fi connectivityBluetooth connec...

Dell Studio 15 Laptops Packing EVDO Like Their Little Brother [Dell]

Gizmodo | 48 minutes ago

The world gasped when Dell's Mini Inspiron 9 revealed its integrated 3G data, and now Dell is revealing their wider plan to integrate more 3G data cards into their computers. The new Studio 15...

Yahoo! oneSearch Hits AT&T Phones

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 4 minutes ago

AT&T and Yahoo! have teamed up to allow mobile Internet searches made on AT&T's on-deck MEdia Net portal to use Yahoo!'s oneSearch engine. The Yahoo! oneSearch engine is more than capable of delivering the right and relevant data when it comes to various categories such as news, financial information, weather conditions, Flickr photos and Web images, Web and mobile web sites. According to Yahoo!, their search engine will also display relevant ringtones, wallpaper, games and other cont...

Evangelion USB Flash Drive

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 4 minutes ago

Fans of Japanese manga Evangelion will definitely find this USB flash drive inspired by the series to be something worth picking up, never mind that they already own dozens of USB flash drives that tend to get all mixed up. This time round, I don't think you will even remove the USB flash drive from the box in order to maintain that "collector's item" look should the economy tank for good and everyone reverts to the good ol' Barter system. This USB flash drive is shaped after the Mecha’...

Mad Catz Ships Fender Precision Bass

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 4 minutes ago

Mad Catz, a well known video game accessory manufacturer, has begun to ship the Fender Precision Bass for the Xbox 360 that will function with Rock Band as well as the game's upcoming sequel, Rock Band 2: Laughing Out Loud. It lacks authenticity as there is no whammy bar to use, although you do get a volume knob that can be fiddled with for that simulated whammy effect. The Fender Precision Bass ships today, so if you've already placed your order, just wait patiently for a few more days.Add a...

Asus G50V Gaming Notebook

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 4 minutes ago

Asus does not target suits who want something portable and yet does not compromise in computing power this time round with the G50V gaming notebook. This 15" model will come with enough specifications to handle the latest games as well as those from the future, although the relatively short battery life could be a potential downer. Specifications include :- Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 2.53GHz processor4GB 800MHz DDR2 RAM2 megapixel webcam1,680 x 1,050 native resolutionNvidia GeForce 9700M GT 512MB...

Intel Forges Own SSD Destiny

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 13 minutes ago

If you want something done, you gotta do it yourself - or so that's what Intel thinks. The giant semiconductor company has made its debut in the SSD market with an 80GB SSD that is priced at a relatively expensive $595. This new model will come in 1.8" or 2.5" sizes that are denoted by the X18-M and X25-M model names. There is no official data available for performance numbers, so hopefully Intel's SSDs won't disappoint as how their integrated graphics chipset are practically useless when it ...

Sony Ericsson X1 Xperia User Interface

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 13 minutes ago

The photo above is actually part of the Sony Ericsson X1 Xperia's user interface, and as you can see, it is pretty comprehensive unlike other non-iPhone mobile browsers. It would be interesting to see where this handset stacks up in the pecking order when it is finally released. Image courtesy of Dailymobile.se.Add a comment | From: Sony Ericsson X1 Xperia User Interface | Visit Ubergizmo

Apple Accidentally Leaks, Unleaks iTunes 8 (It's a Hoax) [Unconfirmed]

Gizmodo | 1 hour 23 minutes ago

At least one person says he was able to download a release candidate of iTunes 8 last night, after a mysterious, out-of-place "Download Now" button appeared in the middle of the iTunes webpage last...

Words, Pictures and Music [live@DEMO]

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 29 minutes ago

This post is done LIVE from DEMOFall08. Please go to the article page and refresh regularly to see the updates (F5). The earliest paragraphs are at the top, and the older ones towards the bottom. [10:16 am]Trinity Convergence introduce Gloop, the P2P solution for updating Photo frames content, read our previous article. It allows to send and share photos from one photo frame to another without using PC, and it has a voice chatting capability as well. [10:11am]UGA Digital is presenting how th...

PQI Intelligent Drive i828

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 29 minutes ago

PQI has released its new Intelligent Drive i828 that received its design inspiration from a Swiss army knife, making it the first of its kind. This add-on capacity allows one to use existing i828s and carry them as though it were in a single USB flash drive. Available in silver, red and royal blue colors, this fingerprint-proof USB flash drive is definitely something worth toting around if you're the flashy type (no pun intended). You can choose from a single device or a three-in-one combo pa...

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Out In October?

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 29 minutes ago

Word on the street has it that the first touch screen display handset from Nokia will be out sometime early next month. The 5800 XpressMusic will first ship to the UK on October 8th, with other countries to follow suit in due time. No carrier exclusives were mentioned, so it is anybody's guess as to where the 5800 XpressMusic will be available. How many of our dear readers are looking forward to the 5800 XpressMusic, and more importantly, have you saved up for one yourself?Add a comment | Fro...

Nintendo Wii Wi-Fi Router

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 29 minutes ago

Nintendo could be on to the next big thing with their new $54 Wi-Fi router that does away with a wired Ethernet Internet connection, allowing you to Wii or DS away sans wires. Well, this is actually nothing but a glorified Wi-Fi router, but then again it is cheap and cute, and with the Nintendo branding on it, it could be a potential hardware mover when the holiday season hits. This Japan-only device will be out on the 18th this month, and it remains to be seen whether it will hit the other c...

Kenwood Hibachi

Ubergizmo.com | 1 hour 29 minutes ago

Kenwood's Hibachi is a cordless speaker that functions fine as long as it does not venture beyond the 30 meter range. It not only emits audio without compromising on performance and quality, it also comes with an ambient light that glows to add an overall mood of relaxation wherever it is placed. This ambient light also doubles up as a charging indicator that lets you know exactly when the speaker is fully juiced up. A single charge is able to last an entire day's worth of playback, and it is...

iTunes 8 Release Candidate Is a Fake [Use Caution]

Gizmodo | 1 hour 33 minutes ago

The dude who claimed he downloaded an iTunes 8 release candidate from a mysterious button on Apple's iTunes site has decided to release it to the world after all. And it's a whole bunch of fake...

A Sad Fact: The iPod's Clickwheel Must Die [Apple]

Gizmodo | 1 hour 43 minutes ago

As tomorrow's Apple event looms, rumors of new iPods grow louder. And it's tough not to be at least a little excited. Ever since the original iPod was unveiled in 2001, Apple has wowed us time and...

Download Leaked iTunes 8 Release Candidate Right Now [Use Caution]

Gizmodo | 1 hour 50 minutes ago

The dude who claimed he downloaded an iTunes 8 release candidate from a mysterious button on Apple's iTunes site has decided to release it to the world after all. It's an archived file from...

Sony Launches Design For Walkman Program

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 3 minutes ago

Whenever you see an iPod accessory certified as "Made for iPod", you can rest easy, knowing that this is something that has gotten past the high quality standards of Apple. Sony Corporation has decided to follow suit with their "Designed for Walkman" license program. It will be interesting to see how many manufacturers actually will sign up for this program, as Sony only holds around 2% of the MP3 player market. Add a comment | From: Sony Launches Design For Walkman Program | Visit Ubergizmo

Television meets the Web. Web meets the Television [live@DEMO]

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 3 minutes ago

This post is done LIVE from DEMOFall08. Please go to the article page and refresh regularly to see the updates (F5). The earliest paragraphs are at the top, and the older ones towards the bottom. [9:49am]RemoTV is presenting its application "Channels!" that enables content streaming from the PC to any internet connected device including PCs, cell phones, smart-phones, social networks, game consoles, the iPod Touch and iPhone. Also, you can browse content streamed by your friends, if they have...

La Princesse, The 50-Foot Spider, Driven Into the Abyss [Giant Spider]

Gizmodo | 2 hours 11 minutes ago

We've been closely following the story of La Princesse, the 50-foot theatrical/mechanical spider that took over Liverpool, and in a tragic turn of events, we're sad to report that the spider did not...

Digital TV Transition Starts Today in Wilmington, NC: Let's See Who Freaks Out [Digital Switchover]

Gizmodo | 2 hours 18 minutes ago

As most of you know, commercial analog TV in this country will become all but extinct on February 17th 2009. However, the digital revolution begins today in Wilmington NC. Basically, the town and its...

Dealzmodo: Free $60 Gift Card With Xbox 360 Elite at Amazon [Dealzmodo]

Gizmodo | 2 hours 33 minutes ago

Following Microsoft's solid price cuts on the Xbox 360, this is a sweetass deal: At Amazon, if you buy an Xbox 360 Elite, you'll get a free $60 gift card. The only catch is that you have to buy the...

Philips' LED-backlit 42PFL9803 LCD HDTV gets spotted

EngadgetHD | 2 hours 33 minutes ago

Filed under: Reviews, Displays, Philips, LCD We knew Philips' LED-backlit 42PFL9803 would be showcasing itself here soon, but for those of you unable to travel overseas in order to see it, TechRadar has provided some first hand details. Over at IFA, they were able to feast their eyes upon the stunning LCD HDTV, and results were mighty impressive. In short, they confirmed that the black levels were "phenomenally deep," and the 100Hz / 120Hz (depending on your region of the world) technology di...

Moving the Chains Session [live@DEMO]

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 39 minutes ago

This post is done LIVE from DEMOFall08. Please go to the article page and refresh regularly to see the updates (F5). The earliest paragraphs are at the top, and the older ones towards the bottom. [9:10 am] Fusion-Io HP and IBM use the Io-Drive announced last year at DEMOFall 07. It claims to be the fastest flash SSD system out there. Io-SAN is the new Fusion-Io product that work in conjunction with the Io-Drive to deliver more performance from your storage architecture. The presentation does...

Spark Lamp Concept

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 39 minutes ago

The Spark Lamp concept is capable of turning any ordinary lamp into a self-sustaining device that also informs you of how much juice you're currently consuming. During the day, the lamp must be flipped over manually for it to charge up thanks to solar power, and when dusk falls, you can flip it back and bask in its LED light as you relax after a long, hard day at the office. Interestingly enough, the Spark Lamp comes with built-in WiiFi connectivity that will help you keep tabs on your overal...

Panasonic Free Angle HDMI Cable

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 39 minutes ago

With more and more people jumping on the High Definition bandwagon these days, HDMI cables are getting more commonplace. Panasonic has unveiled the first free-angle HDMI cable in the world, and it will come in two lengths - 1.5 meters and 3 meters. This version 1.3a compliant cable has a 180 degree flexibility, allowing you to connect it to a compatible device with as little as 1.2" of space in between. Panasonic will be offering both cables from October onwards, with the 1.5 meter and 3 mete...

Wind-up Birds Project

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 39 minutes ago

wind-up bird(s) from hc gilje on Vimeo.The Wind-up Birds project is pretty interesting as it steps into the realm of nature and how robotics fit in. These "birds" are actually mechanical woodpeckers that are remotely controlled by a micro-controller.How will nature treat them, with [hostillity] or acceptance? How will the wind-up birds adapt to heat/cold wet/dry conditions? Will small insects creep inside the circuitry creating possible short circuits, beetles eat the wood, squirrels use the ...

Bushnell GPS Navigation System

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 39 minutes ago

Amazon is carrying the Bushnell GPS navigation system that is small enough to be carried around in the palm of your hand comfortably, and targets those who spend plenty of time in the great outdoors. Some of the features on the Bushnell GPS include :-Store and locate up to three locationsUtilizes the latest digital technologyHigh sensitivity SiRF Star III GPS recieverSelf calibrating digital compassWeather resistantPowered by a couple of AAA batteries, one of the main gripes I have with this ...

Poscardfm custom mp3 e-cards

Popgadget | 2 hours 39 minutes ago

The last time a friend was ill and I was inspired to send an e-card, I was quickly uninspired by the range on offer. Either I had to pay for a quality card, I had to sit through minutes of advertising to get to the good stuff, or I had to settle for something a little low on the artistic scale. I ended up sending a 'hope you feel better' email instead. So I was excited to read a post on Lifehacker about a company called Postcard.fm. Go to their simple-to-use website (no registration requi...

JD Power Rates the Country's Best Wireless Companies, VZW Still Champ [Cellphones]

Gizmodo | 2 hours 40 minutes ago

Survey-masters JD Power and Associates have completed their most recent review of US mobile providers, dividing the US into six regions and crowning a king of call quality for each. And for most...

La Princess, The 50-Foot Spider, Driven Into the Abyss [Giant Spider]

Gizmodo | 2 hours 40 minutes ago

Intel 80GB Solid-State Drives Get Official (and High) Price Tag [Ssds]

Gizmodo | 2 hours 40 minutes ago

Intel's slightly delayed leap into the SSD game is now official, with the company announcing a $595 pricetag for an 80GB SSD, which comes in 1.8-inch (X18-M) or 2.5-inch (X25-M) sizes for the same...

Next Version of Windows Home Server May Include "Time Machine" Type of UI [Windows Home Server]

Gizmodo | 2 hours 47 minutes ago

Microsoft appears ready to whip the Mac faithful into a frenzy with their latest job posting for a Windows Home Server software development engineer. According to the posting, they are currently...

WiFi rabbit Nabaztag gets a makeover

Popgadget | 2 hours 54 minutes ago

Three years ago, we brought you news of the Nabaztag, the little WiFi rabbit from France which can read your emails to you, play music, give you the weather forecast and do all manner of magical things. Not to mention looking mighty cute. Now the Nabaztag has more features than ever, including a little sniffy nose and a a navel (!) and oh yes, a cool new designer look. Or several. Nabaztag will be debuting some dandy new designs at Paris' fashion week in October, before heading off to New...

Lightning Review: Gunnar Optiks Eye Strain-Reducing Computer Glasses [Review]

Gizmodo | 2 hours 57 minutes ago

The Gadget: A pair of yellow-tinted glasses you wear at the computer that claim to reduce "Digital Eye Fatigue" and "Computer Vision Syndrome". In other words, they get rid of eye strain and...

Double Timer Makes Keeping Track Easy

Ubergizmo.com | 3 hours 3 minutes ago

Guys are pretty onr track-minded, so it comes as no surprise if the majority of males out there aren't too kitchen savvy. After all, keeping track of one's toast while frying eggs is a pretty delicate task, and not many males pass that entry level test. With the Double Timer, your life is made all the more easy, but everything goes out of whack once again when you have to take care of three different items simultaneously. That's one of the reasons why I love microwaves - just place the dish i...

Able Planet Clear Harmony NC200 Headphones

Ubergizmo.com | 3 hours 3 minutes ago

Able Planet wants to offer a cost-effective pair of noise canceling headphones - the Clear Harmony NC200. This pair will retail for $99, relying on the company's patented LINX AUDIO as well as updated active noise cancellation (ANC) technologies to deliver pristine and crisp audio without having external sounds interrupt your musical experience. It comes with a frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz with sensitivity at 1KHz: 110dB and 116dB. It is powered by a singular AAA battery and ships with ...

Sony NAS Models Unveiled

Ubergizmo.com | 3 hours 3 minutes ago

Sony has just lifted the curtain on its NAS-M700HD, NAS-M500HD and CMT-E300HD systems. The first two will feature 160GB of storage space, a 4.3" LCD display, a couple of USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet connectivity, analog audio out, headphone out and are DLNA 1.0 certified, whereas the M700 comes with the added bonus of an MD player (that's MiniDisc to the uninitiated, a medium that was supposed to take over the CD but failed in its quest, although it did pretty well within Japan itself). The CMT-E3...

Coney Island's Astroland Amusement Park Rides Now Available for Purchase [Fun]

Gizmodo | 3 hours 16 minutes ago

It's a sad day in New York City history: Astroland, the amusement park at Coney Island, is officially closed for business forever. But New Yorkers' loss is your gain: now you have an opportunity to...

Tiny Plug Adapter Lightens Load

Ubergizmo.com | 3 hours 22 minutes ago

One thing about a netbook or laptop is the fact that you'd best tote around a power adapter wherever you go, since those buggers don't exactly have sterling performance figures when it comes to battery life. This weight does add up if you're tote your notebook around on foot most of the time, but this tiny plug adapter might help lighten your burden a wee bit. Retailing for just $3 a pop from Stayonline.com, you hook this up directly to your power brick, hence requiring you to connect the pow...

TrekStor USB Stick Opens Bottles

Ubergizmo.com | 3 hours 22 minutes ago

Who says that geeks don't know how to live the good life? TrekStor is offering a USB flash drive that comes with a bottle opener, allowing you to down a cold one after a long hard day at the office. Of course, you can also have some beer during your work time, but I don't think that your boss will be too happy about it. The TrekStor CO USB flash drive comes with read and write speeds of 25MB/s and 12MB/s, respectively, and will function on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux platforms. Depending on y...

Tivoli Tangent Audio Table Radios

Ubergizmo.com | 3 hours 22 minutes ago

CEDIA was the platform for Tivoli Tanget Audio to roll out its bunch of table radios, among them the Model One Uno which takes its styling cues from the past, boasting an analog tuner, retailing from $120 to $199. Up next is the Model Three Duo that has a maximum price of $299, featuring an analog clock and an alarm in addition to a radio. Last but not least is something that's closer to home - the NetWorks Tangent Quattro ($599) which is able to tune in to thousands of Internet radio station...

Google Chrome On A USB Stick

Ubergizmo.com | 3 hours 22 minutes ago

What do you have on your USB flash drive? Seasoned veterans might still use U3-capable flash drives as it's pretty handy in letting you carry all your regularly used applications no matter which computer you're using. With the recent release of Google Chrome, Carsten Knobloch of Germany has already beaten the masses to the punch with his portable Chrome browser that can function just fine directly off a USB flash drive. All you need to do is unzip the bunch of files and you're ready to start ...

Xun Chi 138 Phone

Ubergizmo.com | 3 hours 22 minutes ago

The Xun Chi 138 is unbelievably small for a cell phone - heck, it is slightly longer when compared to an AA battery. Despite its liliputian proportions, the Xun Chi 138 comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, a touch screen display (!), handwriting recognition, and MP3 playback. At 2.64" in length, you won't have any trouble trying to stuff this down anybody's pockets. This dual band GSM handset won't function in North American GSM networks, but it will work just fine on GSM networks across Europe...

Giant Polaroid Flipbook Machine Holds 987 'Roids, Plays Your Short Film [Nickelodeon, Updated]

Gizmodo | 3 hours 24 minutes ago

Can it get any more adorably indie than a short film portrayed on 987 Polaroids that display flipbook-style on a giant drum inside a machine called the "Process Enacted Mutoscope"? I'm thinking no....

Star Trek's Enterprise Boldly Went 42 Years Ago Today [Star Trek]

Gizmodo | 3 hours 32 minutes ago

Star Trek fans will be tickled to know that the good ol' starship Enterprise first took flight on network TV on September 8th 1966, and split infinitives became OK. Actually, aspects of the show have...

AT&T launches U-verse services in Lubbock, Texas

EngadgetHD | 3 hours 39 minutes ago

Filed under: Fiber U-verse has been pretty good to Texas, but given the state's size, AT&T could still stand to cover a bit more ground. Thankfully, one more city has just been added to the list in the Lone Star State, as the provider's fiber-based TV, high-speed internet and voice services roll into Lubbock. Per usual, residents will have to call and see if they're within range, and of course, AT&T has vowed to spread the service to more and more communities in the coming months. You...

Timbuk2 Travel Suitcases Feature Pockets for Ninjas (OK, Geeks) [Travel]

Gizmodo | 3 hours 47 minutes ago

Timbuk2, makers of free Gizmodo advertising/superb laptop messengers, are expanding their focus to a complete line of travel gear. And their new bags not only feature the infamous Timbuk2 panel...

Kenwood Hibachi Speaker-Lighting Concept Sits Weirdly in Your Room Center [Ambient Sound]

Gizmodo | 4 hours 3 minutes ago

Kenwood's Hibachi is a strange creature: half-lighting system, half-wireless audio system, and designed to sit in your home and provide ambient lighting and to match your mood. Inside it's bowl-like...

Dealzmodo: $230 Insignia Blu-ray Player, No Rebates [Deals]

Gizmodo | 4 hours 11 minutes ago

It looks like some of those price drops we alluded to last month are finally taking effect, but even more drastically than predicted. The Insignia Blu-ray player has been reduced to $230 sans rebates...

PlayStation Home Impressions (Verdict: Needs Content) [PS3]

Gizmodo | 4 hours 11 minutes ago

In case you're curious as to the progress of the PS3's upcoming PlayStation Home, the 3D Second Lifeish world in which you can interact with others, watch movie trailers, play games or just decorate...

Blackberry Design Evolution: O How Far We've Come? [Retromodo]

Gizmodo | 4 hours 26 minutes ago

For any med students who coveted the original Blackberry pager back in '98 almost as much as they can't wait for the Bold to drop on AT&T, CRN's evolution of the Blackberry will bring joy to your...

Amazon Cancels Orders for $40 Sharp Aquos HDTVs [Hosedmodo]

Gizmodo | 4 hours 33 minutes ago

Whether the Dealzmodo of the Century, a 52-inch Sharp Aquos HDTV for the eye-popping price of $38.42, was a cockup or just a scammy scam, Amazon is now actively canceling orders placed with affiliate...

ATMC Cable grows its HD lineup by adding Fox News HD

EngadgetHD | 4 hours 33 minutes ago

Filed under: Cable, New contentAnother month, another high-def station for the relatively diminutive amount of ATMC Cable subscribers. The small, North Carolina-based carrier has a knack for making the big fellows look awfully bad, and it's doing so once more by adding Fox News HD to its HD lineup. The newcomer can be found on slot 905, and if this one really isn't your bag, don't worry -- history says ATMC will be adding more in just a bit.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Dealzmodo: $230 Insignia Blu-ray Player, No Rebates Needed [Deals]

Gizmodo | 4 hours 47 minutes ago

Reminder: We're Hiring an NYC Intern [Jobs]

Gizmodo | 4 hours 47 minutes ago

If you spent the weekend polishing your application and resume to a pithy, perfectly pitched gloss of why you're the best person on the planet to work for Giz for abysmal pay—but you'll get...

Masterlock's iCage Bike-Lock-Style Case Chains-Down Your iPod [Ipod In Chains]

Gizmodo | 4 hours 53 minutes ago

An iPod case that doubles as a secure bicycle-lock-style chain for your iPod... I can't work out if this is marketing madness or shrewd targeting of a small customer sector by Masterlock. I mean,...

Dealzmodo: $230 Isignia Blu-ray Player, No Rebates Needed [Deals]

Gizmodo | 5 hours 13 minutes ago

It looks like some of those price drops we eluded to last month are finally taking effect, but even more drastically than predicted. The Insignia Blu-ray player has been reduced to $230 sans rebates...

Apple Accidentally Leaks, Unleaks iTunes 8 [Unconfirmed]

Gizmodo | 5 hours 27 minutes ago

At least a few people say they were able to download a release candidate of iTunes 8 last night, after a mysterious, out-of-place "Download Now" button appeared in the middle of the iTunes webpage...

Big Ten Networks lands on Bright House Michigan

EngadgetHD | 5 hours 40 minutes ago

Filed under: Cable, SportsComcast, Charter and Time Warner Cable already wrapped up deals in at least some locales to get Big Ten Network out to its subscribers. Now, we've got Bright House Networks in Michigan doing the same. You all know the details by now -- more Big 10 in high-def -- but we're wondering if any other BHN markets got gifted as well. Chime in either way, will you?[Thanks, Dean]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

UK Police Set Weapons to Stun: Test Non-Lethal "Directed Energy" Gear [Non Lethal]

Gizmodo | 5 hours 47 minutes ago

Actually, it's more like set to "ouch": a UK government report has revealed the police are testing out non-lethal weapons. These include low-powered lasers which hit a miscreant's skin and burn off...

RealNetworks RealDVD: Legal DVD Backup, No Real Point [DVD]

Gizmodo | 5 hours 55 minutes ago

Unlike other DVD backup software that has succumbed to movie industry pressures, RealNetworks' RealDVD gives you a new way to copy DVDs to your computer caked with so much DRM that you'll question...

JD Power Rates the Country's Best Wireless Companies [Cellphones]

Gizmodo | 6 hours 8 minutes ago

Survey-masters JD Power and Associates have completed their most recent review of US mobile providers, dividing the US into six regions and crowning a king of call quality for each. And for most...

Best Buy's Insignia NS-BRDVD Blu-ray deck falls to $229

EngadgetHD | 6 hours 21 minutes ago

Filed under: Blu-ray, Players, Insignia Not even four whole months ago, Best Buy was pushing its Insignia NS-BRDVD Blu-ray player for $349.99 with a $100 coupon book. Now, that same pamphlet of discounts comes bundled in a box stickered at just $229.99. We've reckoned here lately that once the $200 price point was met by a few manufacturers, BD units would start flying off shelves more briskly; we can't say $230 is close enough just yet, but it's sure good to see things moving in the right di...

Nintendo Wi-Fi Network Adapter, No, Not That Kind of Adapter [Nintendo]

Gizmodo | 6 hours 40 minutes ago

We're sure Nintendo has some market analysis that justifies this device, because the company has just announced their Wi-Fi Network Adapter for the Wii and DS. I know what you're thinking: The DS and...

TravelMuse: the Social Trip Planner

Ubergizmo.com | 6 hours 51 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08] I recently tested an innovative travel site PlanetEye so, when I saw this one in the DEMO company list I wanted to try it. TravelMuse is less visual exploration oriented than PlanetEye and it also offers the social networking component that a lot of new travel sites have now. Having performed a quick test late at night, I cannot tell about the extended features. It seems that this site allows more collaboration with co-travelers than any of the sites that I visited. The Trip Pla...

Nikon's D90: the DSLR for HD junkies?

EngadgetHD | 6 hours 58 minutes ago

Filed under: Other hardware, Others Here we have it folks: the world's first mid-range DSLR to shoot 720p. A heavenly product for high-def junkies, wouldn't you say? After all, how could anyone who appreciates tightly packed pixels even the slightest not be into shooting 720p clips from their DSLR? Unfortunately, it's probably not that cut and dry. For starters, Nikon engineers decided that Motion-JPEG was the way to go, and as we saw on the PowerShot TX1, that very decision kept it from bein...

Electronic Newspapers Get Closer: Plastic Logic E-Newspaper To Be Unveiled [E-Ink]

Gizmodo | 7 hours 4 minutes ago

Forget namby-pamby flickering e-ink displays: if Plastic Logic's upcoming electronic paper tech is any good it might actually be the way of the future for newspapers. Due to be unveiled today,...

Avego Shared Transport Application Aims to Optimize Shared Transport

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 22 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08] There are a few ways to share a ride to work, but Avego wants to push the concept further: by not only optimizing the number of seats available (to maximize a car), but also by computing the fees owed by the passengers to the driver, creating a financial incentive for drivers to get into the system. This could prove to be a key component to shared transportation. See it as social networking meets carpooling meets environmentally friendly behavior. Drivers can make their seats av...

World Doesn't End on Wednesday, And You Can Watch It Live [Large Hadron Collider Reminder]

Gizmodo | 7 hours 29 minutes ago

We have joked about it in the past, but as our mailboxes get filled with clueless people and psychopaths' mails we will have to say it again: there's no chance that the Earth will cease to exist as...

Usable Login: the Universal Login

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08] Finally! Someone is coming up with a universal login for the internet, that will (I hope) replace the painful-to-use Open ID. I have not tested the service yet, so I will update this article after I do. Idea: the user can download a UsableLogin browser extension, personalize it with a photo and a password that is an easy word to remember for them. Each time he/she needs to login to a website, whether it is a bank account or a social network, the UsableLogin box appears and the ...

MeDeploy: New Internet Distribution System for Media On Demand

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08]MeDeploy is a new pay-media distribution API which enables media content creators and distributors to provide internet users with their paid content everywhere on the Web, across websites, social networks, blogs, mobile apps, set-top boxes and more... MeDeploy solution provides everything to manage a digital media distribution business: media transcoding, content management, media storage, secure delivery, anti-piracy tools, payment processing and more.According to Chris Shipley,...

Invision.TV: a Sleek Interactive Program Guide to Browse Internet Video

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08] Today, Invision.tv, a cool application that helps users discover video, is launching at DEMO. I tried quickly Invision.tv against two of its competitors, Truveo and Blinkx. Invision.tv returns results pretty fast and the results are displayed in a better way than the two other sites, Blinkx is really bad in comparison. Regarding relevancy, it depended on the keywords, Invision.tv and Truveo were pretty ok. Invision.tv combines video search and discovery with social networking a...

Plastic Logic: the New E-book for Business

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

[DEMOFall08] Today, Plastic Logic launched its new thin electronic reader targeted to business customers. I have not had the opportunity to see the device, but from the photo, I am excited about its thinness. Its 8.5x11 inch size makes it a perfect tablet to browse business documents such as Word, Excel PowerPoint and PDF and it fits the size of a magazine page unlike other e-books on the market (Kindle, Sony eBook, JetBook). In addition to business documents, the device supports newspaper, p...

Telnic: .tel, the White Pages Killer?

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

Telnic, the operator for the top level domain (TLD) announces today its private VIP .tel beta program. .tel lets users display their contact info on the internet on their own domain name. Internet users will be able to buy a domain name on Feb 3rd 2009 from registrars like GoDaddy or CSC. Developers will be able to build all kinds of services upon their application using Telnic's API. In theory, it is simple and very flexible: users can decide exactly what info they want to expose publicly an...

Rebus Recollect Desktop: Retrieve Scanned Documents Even with Misspelled Words

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08] Today, Rebus Technology is launching its consumer application Recollect Desktop, that lets users search all documents including unstructured documents such as scanned documents , PDFs, TIFFs, Jpegs and emails, by looking for words and images inside, even if they are misspelled. A lot of people scans their administrative documents such as legal contracts, faxes, receipts, forms, and Recollect Desktop is an amazing tool to retrieve them when it seems impossible to remember where t...

Gloop: P2P Photo Sharing between Digital Photo Frames

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08] Photo frames will become sexy again! This cool new technology launching at DEMO makes their usage even more simple. It is targeted to the older generation, to help them get more photos from their family without efforts (well, if the grand-parents have WI-FI already setup). The Gloop P2P software enables users to send digital photos directly to other Gloop-enabled photo frames without using a PC (although you can also use a PC to share photos with Gloop frames). The software has ...

From ink to Excel with Capturx

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

Capturx Forms for Excel is a combination of hardware (the pen) and software that allows things written in forms to be transferred automatically to an excel spreadsheet. Capturx converts excel forms into a paper version that can be printed on ordinary paper. From there, forms can be filled with the digital pen like one would with a normal pen. The software can then convert the hand-writing into ASCII in the excel sheet. That might make things easier to many people who still use paper-based fo...

Xumii: the Social Address Book for Mobile

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08] I always love social networking and chatting services aggregators because it is a real pain to manage all my social activity from different places. Xumii seems (I did not test it yet) to bring this concept to the next level: it integrates the IM services and the social networking sites, making everything accessible from one screen on your mobile! Users can access every contact from every network in a mobile address book that combines contacts from social networks, instant messag...

Secure Mobile Protects Data, Tracks and Spy on Thieves

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

Maverick Mobile announces Secure Mobile, a background and hidden mobile phone application that aims to perform a few tasks: protect your data by keeping a backup on a remote server. Track or disable the device in case it is stolen. Of course, it could also be fun to perform a spy call (the stolen device does not ring and automatically answers the call) to listen at what the thief is doing - that's another feature of Secure Mobile. I suppose that being stealthy is necessary because if the thie...

WebDiet: the Mobile Diet App to Eat Healthy Anywhere

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 34 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08] This service for GPS enabled Smartphones recommend meals and restaurants (only chains for the moment) based on the person's remaining calories needs for the day. With WebDiet, users can configure their calories needs for the day and search for the perfect meals available in their area. The software displays the various choices with the prices, they can also order form the phone and just pick up the food at the restaurant. Obesity is growing in the US and a lot of people eat out ...

World Doesn't End on Wednesday, And You Can Watch It Live Here [Large Hadron Collider Reminder]

Gizmodo | 7 hours 41 minutes ago

Photrade: the Fair Social Image Bank

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 5 minutes ago

[DEMOFall 08] Most image banks sites do not give an important share of the pictures sales to the photographers, Photrade gives them 80%! In addition, this interesting photo site has a social networking component and some unique features: an easy to use protection system that allows the photo owners to custom-watermark their work, a link management feature that monitors who is linking to the photos with a LinkBlock option, a simple money management interface, an events section where users can ...

Esquire's E-Ink Cover Hits Newsstands, Blinking Disappointment [Media]

Gizmodo | 8 hours 6 minutes ago

Esquire's E-Ink cover may either seem like a poor idea to you, or a taster of the way things may go in the future: whichever camp you sit in, you can check it out now as it's hit the newsstands. Over...

Orbiting Aliens Can Leech Internet Access From ISS Thanks to New Wi-Fi Network [Interstellar Wi-Fi]

Gizmodo | 8 hours 55 minutes ago

There may be a virus aboard, and the crappers were once waste distributors instead of collectors, but the one criticism we can no longer level at the International Space Station is a lack of...

Star Trek's Enterprise Boldy Went 42 Years Ago Today [Star Trek]

Gizmodo | 8 hours 55 minutes ago

Sarah Palin Action Figure Can Kick Barbie's Ass [Politics]

Gizmodo | 9 hours 14 minutes ago

Jason and I have been wanting to make a hero action figure version of ourselves for a long time. Plus a couple of Leia in her metal bikini too, so we can play with them like Dark Helmet. And perhaps...

MSI Wind Runs OS X

Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 26 minutes ago

Check out this MSI Wind that runs on neither Windows XP nor Linux - instead, it has Apple's OS X as the operating system of choice. The Wind has gotten a 1GB memory upgrade to help cope with the new operating system, and in order to get the Wi-Fi up and running, a Dell alternative needs to be purchased. Currently, wireless connectivity, sound and sleep functions work just fine but the integrated webcam might as well not be there. The fan also seems to work more compared to when XP was running...

PSP Gets Xbox 360 Keyboard

Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 26 minutes ago

Check out a video of a modification project that sees the Sony PSP function with an Xbox 360 keyboard. I always like to see such engineering projects defy common convention as devices from two rival companies are paired together, but this project requires steady hands and a fair bit of DIY knowledge.Add a comment | From: PSP Gets Xbox 360 Keyboard | Visit Ubergizmo

RealDVD rips DVDs just like you do, only legally (maybe)

EngadgetHD | 9 hours 33 minutes ago

Filed under: IndustryRealNetworks, the company you love to hate, is back with a new product sure to capture the attention of Hollywood and its MPAA thugs. For $30, RealDVD plans to do what DVD Jon enabled years ago -- namely, making digital copies of your DVDs. Unlike Jon's illegal DRM stripping software, RealNetworks' approach lays on additional DRM allowing you to make a single copy, only, playable on the machine doing the rip -- up to five additional Windows PCs can be authorized at a cost...

Sony Updates NAS-Enabled Stereos, M700HD and D500HD [Sony]

Gizmodo | 9 hours 45 minutes ago

It was almost exactly a year ago that we talked about Sony's network-accessible storage stereo systems, and now Sony's popped up with two new similar devices. The NAS-M700HD and D500HD are basically...

Boombox Skin For The iPhone

Ubergizmo.com | 10 hours 8 minutes ago

Most people might want to leave their iPhone or iPod touch as it is, since those are already things of beauty at first glance. Others, however, prefer to go the extra mile, and Lyle Owerko is one of them. Here we have the Boombox Project skin that targets either the iPhone or the iPod, and it really adds that noir look to your piece of technological wizardry. Definitely something for those who want to stand out from the crowd.Add a comment | From: Boombox Skin For The iPhone | Visit Ubergizmo

Sennheiser MM 200 Headset

Ubergizmo.com | 10 hours 8 minutes ago

Sennheiser's MM 200 Bluetooth headset targets cell phone owners who want to live the wireless life, and it hooks up to your phone via Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. The MM 200 is smart enough to support a couple of sources simultaneously, which means you can have your tunes and carry out a conversation without any hassle. Accompanying the CX 400 in-ear capsules are a microphone and full controls for switching between music and talk. The MM 200 comes with a built-in rechargeable battery that boas...

Logicool PF700 Wireless Speaker

Ubergizmo.com | 10 hours 8 minutes ago

Logicool has a new kind of wireless speaker - the PF700 that relies on Bluetooth connectivity to function with just about any Bluetooth-enabled device, be it cell phones, portable media players or computers. I don't think the $195 price tag is going to win it many new owners though, but at least you get to use this as a hands-free kit on your way to work in the car since it comes with a noice-cancelling microphone as well as the ability to detect an incoming call. There is no word on the full...

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