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Archives for July 2008

This Peanut can sing

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Bird Electron from Japan has a quirkily shaped peanut speakers clad in leather to make a perfect companion for your on-the-go music. Don’t expect the sound quality to be top notch because it’s the form factor they are banking on. Available in Japan for close to USD40. [Via Akihabaranews]

MS announces 60GB Xbox 360, price cut for 20GB

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  The rumors were spot on. Microsoft yesterday announced the 60GB variant at a price of $349. The newer consoles are expected to hit early August. And the current 20GB console gets priced down to $299. Grab it before the stock lasts. Pre-Order 60GB on Amazon. Press Release

LG KS360 phone with slide-out keyboard

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  LG Electronics has announced KS360 which makes the phone as if its having a chicken pox. The round keys fail to give the phone a professional look. It comes with slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 2.4-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth 2.0, music player and storage up to 4GB via microSD. [Via Tech-Digest]

iPhone 3G launches worldwide

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  I know you must have not been spared by the flurry of media coverage on iPhone 3G. And here’s a reminder from us too. iPhone 3G launches worldwide. In fact, already retailing in New Zealand and Japan. And the guy you see above is Jonny Gladwell aka iPhone Jonny. He snagged the first retailed […]

Wii Keyboard from Logic 3

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  Introduction of Nintendo Wii opened up a new avenue for developers. The big Accessories market which help to gain more juice out of Wii. Added to the long list of accessories is Logic3’s Wii Keyboard. As the name goes, it helps the user to type in on the QWERTY interface. Keyboard is being pre-ordered […]

Xbox 360 60GB coming at E3?

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  As E3 draws nearer we’ll hear all sorts of rumors from the gaming industry. The latest is sourced from an email from Xboxfamily which says that MS will be unveiling 60GB version of Xbox 360. The email also stated that Xbox 360 60GB LIVE Starter Pack will be sold for all the current Xbox […]

Creative ZEN X-Fi available now

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  We first saw ZEN X-Fi as a leak, then as a FCC filing and today its official. Creative has pulled off the curtains from its Wi-Fi enabled player which is currently available in Singapore. Most of the features mentioned before are true. There’s Yahoo and Windows Live Messenger support, wireless streaming of music, X-Fi […]

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Video: DIY USB Popcorn maker

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  We have seen many USB powered gadgets in the past but this DIY USB gadget is something different. The newest in the queue will take away your precious USB port but in turn helps you to make popcorn. Check the vid, if you’re interested in making one too. [Via CG]

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Samsung GT-B2700 Rugged phone

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  Samsung GT-B2700 rugged phone comes to light to battle all the dirt and water spills. The phone does not look appealing but it does give the necessary protection which normal phones are unable to give. Samsung has decently spec’ed the phone with support of quad-band network, 1.9” display screen, MP3 Player, FM Radio, 2 […]