VEA Sportive Watch is a miniaturized wrist clone of a smartphone

Given the present times, your smartphone can double into anything. From a dietician to a gym trainer, you have tons of apps on every mobile operating platform to help you stay in the pink of your health. But if you want something more petite to take care of exercise regime, VEA Sportive watch will look appealing. The watch does more than job of time-telling. It is a super miniaturized smartphone with features like a built-in digital camera, MP3 playback support, basic phone functionalities, connectivity, and 8GB of internal memory among others.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1iZ7VZJ00I&feature=player_embedded 1.5-inch screen...

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Leaked images of Nokia 700 Zeta Symbian smartphone emerge

We know the Symbian OS is fast phasing out of the market but probably Nokia is not yet ready to say the final goodbye. Some leaked shots of its (possibly) upcoming Nokia 700 or Zeta smartphone has been unearthed this fuelling the rumors of the upcoming Symbian Belle OS phone. Specs are expected to include a 5-megapixel camera, 3.2-inch AMOLED screen, NFC and 1GHz processor. Other than this, no word on pricing and release date as of now. [TheNokiaBl...

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The Terrafugia Transition aircraft gets DOT approval for terrestrial drives

So, just the other day we spoke about the whole irony of being in a future, that isn't packed with flying cars and now we have one that's to stay. The Terrafugia Transition aircraft is no alien to our attention. And it's all good to hear about it again, now that it is legally drive-worthy, as per the approvals by US Department of Transport's (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is a huge move for the agency since it has made special exceptions for the vehicles missing electronic stability system and airbags, as well as the polycarbonate windows that are lighter than regular glass to avoid great crashes and cracks...

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Beat the summers with Thanko’s USB Cooling Necktie 2!

Oh how we dread the days when we have to step out into the scorching sun with the coat over your shoulders and the tie that your lady fixed up so immaculately. The coat can be temporarily taken off, till you’re in the safe confines of an air conditioned room but your necktie remains and how! No one can tie it better than her! So, you get the USB Cooling Necktie 2 and never make these bad, bad situations occur. Connect it to your laptop’s USB and cool yourself wherever you are. When in office it connects to your desk PC, keeping you cool as a cat.   The tie’s controls are all available at-hand, on the fold. There are controls for...

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Onkyo outs ND-S10 (S) Dock Connector for iPhone and iPod

Onkyo has unveiled the ND-S10 (S) dock connector for iPhone and iPod with a lot of high quality audio ups. The dock connector is combined with the best of the FR series and its digital media transport will deliver high-definition digital audio. You can switch between its three available modes of iPod, iPhone and SYNC. Once you settle in the device in the connector, it also allows you to see videos from your i-device on your PC. It features the regular playback functions like play, pause, previous track and others. It will hit Japanese shelves on September 2 for a price tag of US$183 equivalent.     [Impre...

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Samsung Galaxy S II to pack Golden Egg level for Angry Birds

Samsung and Apple seem neck-to-neck in competition, each trying to climb over the others head these days. Now, Samsung just received a brownie point which might not make so much of a difference when it comes to smartphone sale, though will pretty much leave quite a few Angry Bird fans interested. The game originally developed for the Apple iPhone quickly spread to other platforms including Android. Samsung’s Android powered Galaxy S II will now boast a Golden Egg level for the Angry Birds app in the Summer Pignic edition of the game. Specially developed for Samsung smartphones, the Golden Egg level was pulled out of Rovio’s bag of tricks...

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Asus unveils special edition notebook PC designed by Jay Chou

After having successfully portrayed Kato in the recent Green Hornet flick, Taiwanese actor Jay Chou has now tied up with Asus to develop a special edition N43SL notebook PC. Also a singer-songwriter by profession, Chou’s special edition Asus notebook features a 2.4GHz Intel Core i4-2410M processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 500GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce GT540M, 14″ display (1366 x 768), DVD burner, USB 3.0 ports, and HDMI 1.4 video output and includes an audio system by Asus and Band & Olufsen. Also, this one includes a bunch of motifs including the soundtrack from Chou’s “The Secret” movie. And if this one’s grabbed your attention, you can have...

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Suitcase and scooter combined, Samsonite’s Micro Suitcase

Baggage has always been a burden. The very mention of heavy and large baggage makes the best of us cringe. Samsonite has come up with an interesting piece of luggage, that isn’t all that much of a pain in the neck to lug around airport terminals and railway station. Called the Micro Suitcase, this suitcase basically is a micro-scooter that carries your stuff around that you can ride on at airport terminals, without having to drag or carry. And no, this isn’t some bulky contraption that’ll make you look silly everywhere you go. The Micro Suitcase neatly folds up and turns into a conventional piece of luggage when you’re riding it around. ...

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3D printer uses chocolate for ink

3D printers are amazing and have been coming to us in the form of intense concepts. However, now they're doing us more good with the use of edible ink. The Digital Academy program from the UK Research Council has created the 3D printer that prints objects using chocolate as ink. That's awesome because you gain the ability to print objects as edible desserts. In fact, it was built to take in printed images of objects that were demanded by customers and provide some good chocolate in return, shaped exactly as the input image.   A useful insight on the whole activity states that the printer is eco-friendly since the residue is palatable...

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Microsoft Kinect goes retro with Tetris game

When I heard about motion-sensing gaming consoles in the day I knew that we were nearing the end of the era of handheld Game Boys. But no, it isn't so. The Microsoft Xbox Kinect is a one of a kind platform that can bring even the dead to life. That's true because Maximilian Wendt and Markus Wellmann have rolled out a fascinating piece of gaming that marries the world of the Kinect’s controller-free capability and the endless awesome thrills of Tetris. Video after the break. http://vimeo.com/25952122  Silhouetris Returns from Markus on Vimeo GeeksAreS...

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MSI Z68A-GD80 adds PCI Express Gen 3, first of its kind

MSI have announced their brand new mainboard to be coming this way. It's called the Z68A-GD80 G3 for the simple reason that it is among the first mainboards to add the PCI Express Gen 3 magic. Speed is one of the major attributes of these exciting card slots, with a 200% boost over the previous model. They fair well with the PCIe SSDs in the market. Another important feature that sets this mainboard apart is the fact that it uses high-end MIL-810STD Certified Military Class II components and MSI OC Genie II technology onboard with a push button overclocking function.   Other features include a new BIOS setup called Click BIOS II...

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Soundfreaq's Sound Step goes wireless

Soundfreaq are apparently the lesser know gizmo developers who manage to make great impressions. That's the vibe which seems to be riding the who hype behind the launch the Sound Step duo. The first in the wireless speaker range is the Sound Step that adds cool features that include Bluetooth streaming of music to the 2.75-inch Kevlar reinforced balanced drivers, a subwoofer, and a 3.5mm jack for everything else. The Sound Step Recharge is different in the sense that it offers battery recharge-ability up to 6 hours.   Both players offer complete compatibility with iOS, BlackBerry and Android players. The Sound Step Recharge costs...

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Fujifilm FinePix Z900 EXR scores on looks

Fujifilm have given their newest camera the best looks possible. The FinePix Z900 EXR packs in good looks with an extremely sleek body and color options that are fine for every genre of audience. The 16-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor and EXR image processing goes well the ultra-sleek profile. It additionally makes usability bliss with a touchscreen display that is a lot more sensitive than other cameras. Two finger pinches can be used to maximize or minimize images. With fewer buttons and a smart jog dial design you couldn’t mistake this camera for any other. It’s built to win!   The Fujifilm FinePix Z900 EXR is a good...

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