Looks like we have a possible name for the upcoming webOS Slate previously known as Hurricane: PALMPAD. This from a USPTO Trademark application filed on July 9th by HP. The trademake is listed in a fairly comprehensive list of possible categories:
Computers, computer hardware, computer software, computer peripherals, portable computers, handheld and mobile computers, PDAs, electronic notepads, mobile digital electronic devices
While that rumored Q3 launch window still feels a little early, we're wondering if maybe, just maybe, we might see a 2010 launch.
What do you think of the name? It's definitely in the range of iPad, but we're liking that 'Pad' can be a a way to clarify it's a tablet yet not let it get confused with Slate or Tablet or any of the other names that might get applied to a Windows 7-based slate device.
This unique concept Nokia phone by Jeremy Innes-Hopkins Design uses an original method to notify you of an incoming call, by standing up.
The mechanism works using an electromagnet that shifts its weight in the curved base when an incoming call is received, making the phone lift vertically into the air.
If the call is rejected the phone gentle reclines back into a horizontal position. Its definitely a good idea and as I wear headphones during most of my office hours it would be a great feature for a desk phone. But I’m not sure I would want to carry the same phone in my pocket with that bulbous bottom end.
Via DVICE Via Jeremy Innes-Hopkins Design
A new camera has appeared on Panasonic’s website, although there has been no official announcement from Panasonic as yet, the Panasonic Lumix LX5.
As you can see from the photo the Panasonic Lumix LX5 will come in a choice of black or white, and it features a Leica DC lens with 3.8x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom.
Other specification on the Panasonic Lumix LX5 include built in face detection in both photos and videos, and an SD card slot that is compatible with SD/SDHC and SDXC memory cards.
There are no details on pricing or availability as yet.
Panasonic via ZDNet
Livescribe has announced a new version of its smart pen, called the LiveScribe Echo which is similar to its predecessor, LiveScribe Pulse that is able to record your handwriting and audio. But the LiveScribe Echo is thinner and lighter, packs more storage, which is now available in 4GB and 8GB versions which can store 400 hours and 800 hours of audio respectively.
The LiveScribe Echo also comes with additional security which is able to protect you notes and recordings. It also comes included with a desktop software that makes life easier for exporting what you’ve recorded on the echo smart pen to yiur computer.
LiveScribe also promises more updates coming this fall, including the ability to send the notes via email by simply docking the pen with computer, use the pen to draw free hand on your computer screen while it”s connected via its micro USB cable etc.
via engadget
netTALK is one of those VOIP devices that has been competing with the Magic Jack. And they’ve just added a new VOIP device called the netTALK Duo which offers free nationwide calls to landline and mobile phones in the US and Canada from anywhere of the world.
The netTALK Duo is not bound to be connected to the computer, it can be connected directly to an Internet router or modem. So you do not have to leave the computer on to use the netTALK Duo for making calls, which in return helps save some energy and money. The device also comes in small and portable size that makes it suitable for frequent travelers to bring it along for making free or low-cost nationwide calls to the US and Canada.
The device comes with an Ethernet cable, USB adapter and USB cable which allow easy setup to your traditional corded or cordless phone and the Internet connection (a router, modem or PC etc). It’s now up for pre-order for a price of $70.
After closing the Nexus One web store back in May, once the devices in this last shipment have been sold that’s it for new Nexus phones from Google.
Customer support will still be available from and the Nexus One phone will be sold by partners while stocks last including Vodafone in Europe, KT in Korea, and others based on local market conditions.
Also to ensure that Android developers have access to the phone and Android OS, Google will be offering the Nexus One through partners to registered developers. For more information on please visit the Android Market Publisher site.
Via Nexus One Blog
Perhaps it’s little hard to visualize the advantages of turning an iPhone 4, 3GS or 3G into a DSLR. But iPhoneDSLR.com have done it by pairing an iPhone with a DSLR lens. Their explanation is as follow after the jump.
According to iPhoneDSLR, the iPhone 4 now packs a 5-megapixel camera for still, an LED flash and is capable of HD video. So, while you add a DSLR lens to the iPhone, you’ll get to shoot amazing images/videos with SLR lens, edit them on the fly and upload them to Internet all on one single device i.e. your iPhone.
The iPhone DSLR is still in its prototype stage. The mount currently suits only Canon EF lenses. But they’ll be working out to get more lenses to fit with the iPhone DSLR including Canon FD lenses, Nikon lenses, and M42 lenses etc. Head over to iPhoneDSLR.com to open your eyes.
Panasonic has started shipping its waterproof camera phone, P-06B, to NTT DoCoMo in Japan. The Panasonic P-06B mobile phone has a 13.2 megapixel camera, a touchscreen display and comes in a clamshell form factor.
The P-06B’s touchscreen allows the user to use a stylus or finger to operate. It even features handwriting recognition which has built-in handwriting diary and handwriting photo & memo functions, allowing the users to hand write their schedules or decorate pictures using tools such as marker pens and stamps.
The handset’s camera also features auto focus, quick start-up and various shooting functions such as intelligent auto mode that lets the camera automatically recognize the scenes and smile detection, which uses Egao shooter that instantly captures when a person smiles. There is also Omakase choice which is a function that automatically chooses the best picture out of those taken continuously. Unfortunately, there is no mention about whether this phone will be available for the rest of the world.
via fareastgizmos
Apricorn has added a new hard drive with storage capacity of 640GB in its Aegis Bio portable HDDs. With such a large capacity, this portable drive will usually be used to store lots of important data, therefore Apricorn has added the 640GB drive with strong encryption and biometric authentication, which the user needs to swipe their finger to gain access.
The 640GB Aegis Bio portable HDD comes with a USB 2.0 interface that allows it to transfer data at speeds of 480Mbps via the integrated USB cable. It has an integrated password bank which can be used to store usernames and passwords to access web applications or other online applications. The 640GB portable drive is cross-platform and you can store a variety of information on it ranging from documents to media.
The 640GB Aegis Bio HDD is priced at $160, and there are other smaller capacities available, including 250GB, 320GB and 500GB, with the smallest starts at a price of $120. They’re now available on Apricon website and each is backed with a 3-year warranty. If you want one, just hit the “Buy now” button to get yours.
We have featured some of these Pad and Quill cases before on Geeky Gadgets, previously there were models available for the iPad and the iPhone 3GS, now there is a version available for the new iPhone 4.
Each of these cool Pad and Quill iPhone 4 cases are made to order, and they will definitely give your iPhone 4 a unique look, and will probably solve your iphone 4 reception issues at the same time.
A slim and stylish case for the iPhone4 when carrying your iPhone with distinction really matters.
A case with the classic feel of a journal, but this little black book flips it’s lid to enable simplicity typing in horizontal.
If you want one, the Pad and Quill iPhone 4 Notebook case is available to order for $39.99 from Pad and Quill.
A CDMA version of the Motorola Droid X is now up for sale on Verizon website for a price of $200. The handset packs a 4.3-inch 854 x 480 touchscreen display, an 8-megapixel camera, EVDO Rev.A connectivity in a slender body and runs Android 2.1 with latest MotoBlur UI and social networking integration.
The $200 price tag surely binds you with a 2-year contract that comes complete with voice and data plans. The Droid X is one of the fastest handsets and it’ll be much faster once it gets its Android 2.2 Froyo OS update later this year. If you’re interested in knowing more about the Droid X, read the review of Slashgear.
via slashgear
After being 12 years in development Starcarft II is nearly with us and as you can expect expectations for the new game are a slightly high to say the least.
Activision Blizzard has invested more than $100 million into the development of the sequel and to invest so much into a PC based game could be seen as a little strange when most publishers target the console based cash cow market for returns.
Bobby Kotick, Activision’s CEO last month described StarCraft as one of the company’s seven “pillars of opportunity” with each pillar having the potential to deliver operating profit between $500 million and $1 billion over its life span.
Activision Blizzard is hoping that the release of Starcraft and the last episode of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will help bridge the gap of the declining console games market.
You can already download the game before its release on the 27th July to avoid the rush on release day. Visit the Starcraft website for more details.
Via Gamepron
Haven’t had enough of the massive number of Android tablets that have been boggling your mind for months? SmartDevices have one more choice of Android tablets for you, which is called T7 and will come to the market soon. The SmartDevices T7 will be available in two versions, which are T7-3G that supports 3G and TD-SCDMA that supports the CDMA2000-EVDO, WCDMA.
The details of the SmartDevices T7 tablet are still on the sparse side. The currently known details are a 7-inch touchscreen, 720MHz ARM11 processor, Android 2.1 OS, and a 4700mAh battery, which should last for up to a comfortable usage time. The T7 tablet will also possess full HD video playback capability and supports various formats including RMVB, AVI, MKV and WMV. The TD-SCDMA will be priced at $217 while the 3G version will start at $276.
via clonedinchina
Apple’s iPhone 4 reception issues have caused a range of products to be released which are designed to cure the antenna issues, we have already seen the iHand and the iPhone 4 antenna kit, now we have something else, the Antenna-aid iPhone 4 band aid.
It seems someone has come up with the idea to produce some band aids that are the right size for the iPhone 4 and are designed to cure your reception issues.
if you don’t fancy using the free case that Apple are issuing, then you can get these Antenna-aid iPhone 4 band aids for $4.99 for a pack of six different colored ones from Antenna-aid.
via iPhone Savior
The Modu 1 phone that we’ve shown you before is now ready for the UK market, arriving later this month. The Modu 1 is claimed to be the world’s lightest phone while it’s detached from its interchangeable case. It comes in dimensions of 72.1 mm x 37.6 mm by 7.8 mm and weighs 45 grams including the 530mAh battery.
Just to refresh your mind. The Modu 1 has been specially designed to keep it as the lightest phone with very minimal functions and is as tiny as a credit card. So you have to let it wear different Modu jackets or cases which each of these jackets carries its own dedicated function. Such as while you need a 3.2-megapixel camera, you have to let it wear the “night jacket”. While the “sports jacket” is good for adding a pedometer with an armband to the phone.
Despite the tiny size, the Modu 1 still packs some native features including a 1.3-inch OLED display, 2GB memory, Bluetooth and MP3 player. The Modu 1 will be launched in the UK with Purelygadgets. The Modu 1 phone will be priced around £129 (around $198 USD) and each Modu jacket will cost around £20 ($31 USD).
via geekwithlaptop
Microsoft [MSFT] recently launched its new Xbox 360 console here in the UK, and it seems that the new console has become popular amongst UK gamers as many stores are reporting that they have already sold out of the new Xbox 360.
The new Xbox 360 comes with a range of new features, including touch sensitive on and off buttons, a 250GB hard drive, a custom port to connect to Microsoft’s Kinect and five USB ports, two on the front and three on the back.
The new Xbox 360 is comes bundles with a HDMI cable and a new power supply, plus it now features integrated 802.11n WiFi. Inside the new Xbox 360 there is now one large fan instead of two small fans and a 45nm integrated GPU and CPU.
It looks like the Xbox 360 shortages could last for a couple of weeks, as a number of retailers have said that they expect to receive new shipments within the next two weeks.
via Play
Asus has added a new monitor to their range with the launch of the Asus VG236H 3D monitor. The Asus VG236H features a 23 inch LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, which means it can support full HD video in 1080p.
The Asus VG236H has a 120Hz refresh rate, a 2ms response time and 400 nits brightness. It supports NVIDIA’s 3D vision system to deliver 3D content.
The Asus VG2365H uses a pair of active shutter glasses as well as elternate frame sequencing to display the 3D. It comes with a range of connection options which include HDMI, DVI and analog componet video and it also comes bundled with NVIDIA’s 3D Vision kit.
The Asus VG2365H will go on sale in the UK shortly for £380.36 about $582 and this also includes a pair of the 3D Vision glasses.
via Slash Gear
Chinese manufacturer Win Accord has launched a new digital photo frame, which features a 10.4 inch LCD display, the Win Accord DF110411-13. As well as displaying your photos it will play back videos and music files.
And when you aren’t using it as a digital photo frame, you can hook it up to your computer and use it as an additional USB monitor.
The Win Accord DF110411-13 can be used as a USB monitor with Windows based PCs and it also comes with support for SD,k MMC, Memory Stick/Pro/Pro Duo cards and USB flash drives.
There are no details on pricing or availability as yet.
via Tech Fresh, Slippery Brick
The guys over at Engadget have got their hands on a Samsung smartphone which features Microsoft’s [MSFT] new mobile OS, Windows Phone 7.
From the looks of the photos and video, Windows Phone 7 looks pretty impressive, especially the UI and some of the features, although according to Engadget there are a few features they would like to see added to Windows Phone 7.
Head on over to Engadget for lots more photos and a video of Windows Phone 7 in action, will Microsoft be able to take on Android and the iPhone OS with Windows Phone 7
via : engadget.com
When Cowon released their V5 portable media player back in March, people thought it was so perfect, they thought nothing could make it better. But try adding WiFi into it.
The result is the Cowon V5W, which still retained its 4.8-inch touchscreen with 800 x 480 resolution, Windows CE 6.0 as its OS, a choice of 16/ 32/ 64GB of internal storage, USB 2.0 port, HDMI/ composite video output, a wide range of supported file formats.
No word about when it will be available or how much it will cost, but it is most likely the same as its predecessor (starting at US$299.99).
Not taking another chance on that Time Capsule, even after it's repaired? Can't say we blame you, and neither will Toshiba. Following up on the debut of the Canvio hard drive line in March, Tosh has just outed a Canvio for Mac family that's aimed at making OS X backups a lesson in simplicity. Available now in 500GB, 750GB and 1TB sizes, the new trio ships with pre-loaded Mac-customized backup software, and they'll be doused in either Radiant Silver or Infinite White. Internally, there's a shock sensor for keeping things safe from minor bumps and bruises, and as you'd expect, USB 2.0 provides all of the power and connectivity you need. Check 'em right now for $99.99, $119.99 and $139.99 in order of mention.
Toshiba's All-New Canvio™ for Mac Portable Hard Drives Deliver Quick, Simple, and Secure Digital Backup Solutions for Mac Users
Providing Piece of Mind and Expanded Storage in a Stunning Design, the Canvio™ for Mac is Now Available In 1TB, 750GB, and 500GB Capacities
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With consumers across the country constantly amassing more "digital valuables" – from photos, videos, and favorite music to important personal documents – Toshiba is proud to offer Mac users the compact, easy-to-use Canvio™ for Mac Portable Hard Drive lineup. Continuing Toshiba's commitment to make backing up and recovering data simple and easy, the new Canvio for Mac line provides Mac owners 500 gigabytes (GB1), 750GB, or one terabyte (TB) of storage space, with pre-loaded Mac-customized backup software.
"Toshiba develops personal storage devices that combine the latest, high quality designs with top-notch performance and an intuitive, easy to use interface"
According to a February 2010 survey conducted by Impulse Research2, 70 percent of Americans have lost some type of data on their computers. Unfortunately, the majority of consumers surveyed (89 percent) are aware of the importance of regularly backing up their computers to avoid losses but less than half (43 percent) regularly do so, leaving many computer users vulnerable to data loss that could include digital photos and movies, important financial records, or professional documents.
Recognizing that many users do not back up their data because they believe it's a complicated process, the Canvio for Mac line makes data backup simple for everyone, from novice users to the most tech-savvy consumers. The included NTI® Shadow 5 for Mac software allows for fully-customized backup and synchronization, including the backup of specific folders, certain file types, or even a complete system backup and recovery of everything that is saved on the Mac3. Selected folders on the Canvio for Mac and the Mac computer can be merged and synchronized, while the frequency of backups can be adjusted to different periods (from weekly to continuously) for greater convenience. Complete password-protection with up to 256-bit data encryption prevents unauthorized access to data and a special Drive Space Alert monitor sends an onscreen update when storage space is running low.
The Canvio for Mac's plug-and-play usability and full customization are matched by its small size and elegant, simple styling. Available in either Radiant Silver with silver accents or Infinite White with glossy white-gray accents on the top cover, both feature an anti-slip design and anti-slip side, making the Canvio for Mac an excellent companion to the full line of Mac computers. On the inside, an Internal Shock Sensor and Ramp Loading Technology keep data safe during day-to-day movement from a desk, pocket, bag, or beyond. Despite being smaller than a postcard and boasting a featherweight (six ounce) frame, the Canvio for Mac – in 1TB form – can hold up to 285,000 digital photos, 263,000 digital music files, or 820 digital movies4.
"Toshiba develops personal storage devices that combine the latest, high quality designs with top-notch performance and an intuitive, easy to use interface," said Manuel Camarena, product manager for consumer storage at Toshiba Storage Device Division. "Our Canvio for Mac products give Mac users a safe, convenient, and truly portable solution for backing up their digital entertainment, documents, and other content instantly."
Continuing its commitment to environmental friendliness, Toshiba developed the product packaging with 100 percent recyclable materials.
The Canvio product line is available now at http://www.toshibadirect.com/canvio_mac or through major retailers and online outlets. For a complete list of retailers offering the Toshiba Canvio, please visit www.wheretobuy.toshibastorage.com.
Suggested retail prices by capacities are:
* $119.99 for the 500GB Canvio for Mac
* $139.99 for the 750GB Canvio for Mac
* $189.99 for the 1TB Canvio for Mac
After YouTube decided to support HD videos, the popular video sharing website has upped a notch by announcing that it will support video clips shot in 4K (or with resolutions up to 4096 x 3072) at the recent VidCon 2010 conference.
Although there are not too many users who are using 4K camcorders, but it’s a welcome change. Just remember that you can adjust the resolution of the video while watching high-quality clips if you have slow Internet connection. But if you are live in “broadbandly blessed” lands like South Korea or Finland, then hit the “Original” option.
Source: YouTube Blog, via Engadget
iBuypower has added another gaming notebook to its range with the launch of the Battalion 101 W860CU-3D 3D gaming notebook. The iBuypower Battalion offers support for stereoscopic 3D gaming and 3D Blu-ray movies.
The iBuypower Battalion uses an Intel Core i5-520M processor, has 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 15.6 inch LCD display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M graphics.
Other specifications include a 320GB hard drive, NVIDIA 3D Vision and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium.
The iBuypower Battalion will retail for $1,749 when it goes on sale.
via Slash Gear
Those who put personal sanitation first may find traveling a bit difficult. Ending up in strange places with questionable sanitation can be a nightmare. It pays to have any portable sanitation device always handy to provide some comfort.
Dropping your toothbrush in a hotel bathroom or anywhere else may pose a sanitation problem on your part. Instead of buying a new toothbrush any time you drop it, you may want to have the UVmini USB Toothbrush Sanitizer always handy when you go on trips. What it does is sanitize your toothbrush effectively via UV light to kill germs.
What makes the UVmini quite interesting is that it can be plugged into any available USB port in your computer in order to work. It also comes with its own rechargeable battery for use when there is no USB port available. It is also quite handy and comes with stylish design that won’t make it quite a drag bringing along with you. There’s no word yet on when this portable toothbrush sanitizer will be made available or how much it will cost. In the meantime, you can check it out on the UVmini site to know more about it.
Image Source: UVmini
The ArkHippo iPhone 4 Case is made from the same sort of materials as the popular ‘Crocs’ shoes, and is designed to let you throw your iPhone around without damaging it, although we are not sure why you would want to do that in the first place.
There are no details on when the ArkHippo iPhone 4 Case will go on sale or how much it will cost, it certainly looks like it would add a lot of bulk to your iPhone you may be better off just carrying an 80s cellphone around.
via TFTS
Enegy Sistem has unveiled a new line of portable media players. The new 52 Touch line features a 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen, speaker, FM transmitter, microphone, and TV-out. Yes, it can be attached on an HDTV to view videos on a larger screen.
It can also support a bunch of media files likes XviD, FLV, RM/ RMVB, and MP3/ WMA/ WAV audio files, as well as common image and text files.
The Energy Sistem 52 Touch MP5 players are available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB models, as well as in five different colors (silver, red, blue, fuchsia, and black). Price starts at about US$88, although certain European countries would get the first taste of it.
Source: Akihabara News, via Engadget
The new BlackBerry OS 6 video show details of touchscreen support and social media integration together with a redesigned home screen, context-sensitive pop-up menus and universal search options to help improve navigation.
BlackBerry OS 6 is expected to arrive on the BlackBerry 9800 and 9670 but not release date has been issued as yet. But should be available sometime during the summer of 2010.
Do you think the new OS 6 will help BlackBerry to attract a lot of new users to the BlackBerry platform as RIM think it will?Via Ubergizmo Via IBB
The monCarbone Carbon Fiber iPad Case comes in a choice of two colors, midnight black (gloss) and mystery black (matt) and looks like a great way to protect your iPad.
The monCarbone Carbon Fiber iPad Case’s are available to pre-order now for $89.99 from Carbonfibergear, with a shipping date of August.
Looking like a Walkman from the 1980′s the Hideoto device allows you to recover the tunes from those old cassettes you might have in the attic and converts them into digital media.
Produced by Japanese TEC the Hideoto device comes with unique software that allows you to record the cassettes to your computer in MP3/WAV or WMA (32kbps〜320kbps bit rate).
Simply conect the Hideoto device via USB to your computer and press play.
The Hideoto will be available in Japan next month for around $58. No word as yet on international availability.
Via Crunch Gear
It looks like Nintendo will be increasing the piracy protection on their latest DS handheld gaming console, the Nintendo 3DS over the previous model of the Nintendo DS.
THQ VP Ian Current recently said that the DS market especially with the DS Lite had been affected by piracy, and they are hoping that the new secuirty that Nintendo have added to the 3DS will stop this.
This may be the case initially, although no doubt someone will manage to hack whatever security Nintendo install on the 3DS within a short while of it being released.The Nintendo 3DS features dual screens, the top one is the 3D display and this one is a 3.5 inch display with a resolution of 800 x 240, according to Nintendo 400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing, whilst the bottom screen is a 3 inch display is a touch screen display with a resolution of 320 x 240.
via Ubergizmo
