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Microsoft launches the new Zuneposted on October 03, 2007 02:53:03 am

The new Zune players have finally been announced by Microsoft. In a nutshell, users can now buy DRM-free songs from the Zune Store (DRM stands for Digital Rights Management, an anti piracy measure). Without DRM, the songs are compatible with any music player.
There’s also the option of “renting music” (my personal favorite) by buying an “unlimited pass” that lets you download as many songs as you want. I take it that these ones are DRM-protected.
The Wireless sync over WiFi seems like an interesting option, particularly since the new Zune can also sync your TV Shows from Windows Media Center… nice move. It is really as good as it sounds?
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Rock My Teeth with an iPodposted on October 03, 2007 02:00:20 am

Mike Williams' new "Rock My Teeth" system requires an iPod to work its wonder of stripping your coffee-stained teeth of their dirt, resulting in pearly whites after prolonged use. You first need to attach peroxide-loaded whitening strips to both top and bottom teeth (they're self-adhesive and dissolving so no worries about having plastic left over in your mouth after each treatment), followed by placing a custom mouthpiece between your teeth and hooking it up to an iPod (or other music source for that matter). Crank up the volume and see the magic work - it uses bone conduction of your jawbone to enhance the whitening process in a quick and painless manner. According to Williams, these strips will make you half a dozen shades whiter within a week. Definitely not something to be used in public but in the innermost recesses of your home. The entire kit retails for $50 and includes a mouthpiece, cable, and 50 of the whitening strips.
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Battery lasts for 30 yearsposted on October 03, 2007 01:59:20 am
Ever wished your laptop battery would never run out? Well that could be a very real possibility in the near future with a new betavoltaic power cell battery which could last for up to 30 years on a single charge. Betavoltaics actually generate power when an electron strikes a particular interface between two layers of material, using beta electron emissions that occur when a neutron decays into a proton which causes a forward bias in the semiconductor. This will make the betavoltaic cell a forward bias diode of sorts, similar in some respects to a photovoltaic (solar) cell where electrons scatter out of their normal orbits in the semiconductor and into the circuit creating a usable electric current. These cells are fully inert and non-toxic when they run out of juice, so no worries about any environmental fallouts. I'd take this piece of news with a pinch of salt - after all, such a battery will probably be obsolete before its shelf life runs out.
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iPhone ripoff runs on cloned Vistaposted on October 03, 2007 01:58:28 am
Talk about trying to bring together the best of both worlds - this cloned iPhone wannabe appears to be running Windows Vista at first glance - we all know that is but a sorry fantasy. Features include a 3.2" 260k QVGA touchscreen display, a 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo speakers with 3D sound, and a microSD memory card slot all crammed into a body that measures 114mm × 60mm x 16 mm while weighing 103 grams. No idea on pricing, but one thing's for sure - this is a product that hails from China.
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Throat camera gives new insightposted on October 03, 2007 01:57:41 am
Justin Quinnell is crazy enough to come up with a homebrew solution of a throat camera, snapping photos that boast an extremely unorthodox angle which he is currently putting up for sale as art. Pretty interesting, but I suppose this will appeal to only a certain demographic as watching from the inside of somebody's mouth isn't exactly very tasteful.
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New Zune accessories work just fineposted on October 03, 2007 01:56:26 am
As with any new portable media player release, there are bound to be accessories that tag along. After all, these are great money spinners for any company, and with a huge install base you don't have to sell too many before turning a profit. As with the new Zune, there are already a slew of new accessories from different partners, totaling 8 in all this fall. First off we have the Zune Home AV Pack ($99.99) that features a Home Dock with three faceplates to accommodate each Zune device, wireless remote, AC adaptor and composite AV output cable, the Zune Dock Pack ($49.99) that comes with a Home Dock with three faceplates to accommodate each Zune device and AC adapter, the Zune Car Pack ($79.99) that consists of an FM transmitter/charger and dashboard grip pad, and the Zune Cable Pack ($39.99) which boasts of a sync cable, composite AV output cable and audio cable. In addition there is the Zune Premium Headphones, Zune Leather Case, Zune Sync Cable, and Zune AC Adapter that retails for $39.99, $49.99, $19.99 and $29.99 respectively.
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More on the Zune 2Gposted on October 03, 2007 01:55:39 am
Microsoft head honcho Bill Gates unveiled the new Zune portable media players, software, and online store as well as the new Zune Social beta online community Web site. The new Zune Pad appears on these refreshed Zunes, boasting an innovative touch-sensitive button for navigating on the device, as well as wireless sync, Windows Media Center TV on the go, and new codec support. It is also interesting to note that Microsoft has not forgotten about their 1G Zune owners, making available all the new Zune's features on the old one as well without having to fork out a cent. Apple could take a leaf out of Microsoft's book by seeing how this software company takes care of its customers. All the original Zune accessories will also work just fine with the new Zunes, whether they are flash-based or not.
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Nintendo helps keep earth greenposted on October 03, 2007 01:54:41 am
Nintendo aims to increase environmental awareness among gamers by introducing Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol for the DS platform as well as offering 500 tree seedlings to kids who want to spruce up their neighborhoods. The game itself is based on the growing environmental movement, letting players play the role of a cute little robot. Your task would be to clean up a park by planting flowers, building park equipment and defeat toxic enemies known as Smoglings. You'll be able to carry out actions like watering plants, squirting enemies or riding a bike. Each good deed results in Happy Points that power him. Even the modes of transportation inside the game are environmentally friendly to help drive the message home. Looks like Nintendo has broken new ground once again with Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol, being on of the first environmentally themed video game adventures inthe world. You can get your tree seedling by registering at http://www.Chibi-Robo.com between now and Nov. 9.
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DoCoMo Wellness concept phoneposted on October 03, 2007 12:08:07 am
DoCoMo's Wellness concept phone is something different that you won't find on the market - it supposedly helps raise the bar of health awareness where its user is concerned, although the lack of tact in doing so could cause many people to bin this thing. It has a built-in pedometer that uploads your workout regime online, measuring your body's fat content while its at it. Not only that, there is the all important bad breath meter that comes in handy just before that big date of yours - no longer do you need to subject your siblings to endure your skunk breath prior to popping a mint.
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Nintendo Wii Remote Jacketposted on October 03, 2007 12:07:16 am
Nintendo will be offering silicone Wii Remote covers for free for all owners of their best-selling Wii console from today onwards. These will come with each new purchase of a Nintendo Wii or Wii Remote. Sounds like a great idea - why didn't they think of that before? This will definitely go a long way in avoiding Wii-related injuries and damage should the strap actually fail you as you flail your arms about in a bout of Wii Sports Boxing.
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Phone with e-ink based keysposted on October 03, 2007 12:06:35 am

CEATEC Japan 2007 uncovered this really neat phone prototype that featured an electronic-ink based alphanumeric keys which is capable of changing the display on the key when appropriate. Sounds like the standard keypad will evolve into this sometime down the road. Hopefully there will be some sort of tactile feedback so that you know what you're pressing. One thing's for sure though - this will definitely be more power efficient than dual screen touchscreen-enabled smartphones that are flooding the market these days.
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Nokia N95 & diamonds make a merry pairposted on October 03, 2007 12:05:19 am
The Nokia N95 is already a multi-functional smartphone by itself, and what better way to increase its desirability than to throw a whole bunch of diamonds on it? What you see above is the result of such an extravagant imagination, done up by Alexander Amosu. This exclusive limited edition diamond Nokia N95 8GB will be limited to just 10 in the whole wide world, and each handset is adorned with 18 carat solid white gold with 325 diamonds, boasting a total diamond weight of 3.30 carats. Be prepared to fork out *cough cough* slightly less than a quarter of a hundred thousand dollars for this ultra-luxurious smartphone - $24,482 to be exact.
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Snooze concept phoneposted on October 03, 2007 12:03:58 am
The Snooze concept phone marries a slick white cellphone and an alarm clock of the same color. Since most (if not all) handsets these days already come with the all-important alarm clock function, this concept doesn't really make any sense. I suppose the only advantage would be the rather large red LED display located at the base of the handset that looks just like a traditional electronic alarm clock, with the all important "Snooze" word etched at the back to state its intentions. Should this concept actually materialize, it would be more of a novelty than anything else.
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Chinese PMP rips off Cingular logoposted on October 02, 2007 11:37:27 pm
Why am I not surprised to find out that this clone iPod nano is manufactured in China? Not only did it rip off the form factor of the 2G iPod nano, it also features the Cingular logo where the pseudo-click wheel should be. What are some of the specifications on this intellectually-pirated device? You get a 1.8" color LCD display as well as support for MP3, WMA, AVI, and JPEG formats. No idea on how much it costs though nor when will it be available, but I'm sure many of you wouldn't be caught dead using one of these. Unless, of course, you're in China and want to have a temporary MP3 player as you traverse across the country.
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Opera 8.65 now availableposted on October 02, 2007 11:36:00 pm
Opera has just announced Opera 8.65, bringing features like the ability to import favorites from Internet Explorer, sending links as SMS, MMS or email, saving of images, copying of text and a "grab and scroll" mechanism in the touch-screen version for users. If you're willing to give it a shot, head on here and get a free 30-day trial run, where it will cost $24 after that.
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BluTech Vision Blu-ray playerposted on October 02, 2007 11:34:50 pm
Loewe will bring its latest BluTech Vision Blu-ray player to Europe this month, featuring full HD playback at 1,920 x 1,080 resolution at 24 complete frames per second. It also comes with support for new audio formats that are guaranteed to keep home cinema buffs happy. Features include a decoder to support analog playback of 5.1 Dolby Digital sound. Choose from Chrome Silver and Anthracite colors. Pricing details have yet to be revealed, but I would think picking up a PS3 would be a better bet if you want a basic Blu-ray player. At least the PS3 can keep you occupied with games whenever there aren't any good movies to watch, right? Wait a minute, let me see what good games (read: AAA titles) the PS3 has at the moment...
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Official Zune 2G detailsposted on October 02, 2007 11:33:55 pm
At long last, here are the official details concerning the much talked-about Zune hardware refresh. The Zune camp is now split asunder with the introduction of a flash-based Zune, bringing 4GB and 8GB choices for consumers. No idea on what the display size is though, and chances are you won't get any touchscreen interface. As for the hard drive-based Zune, it will now sport an 80GB hard drive and boasts a 3.2" LCD display, wireless synching and content sharing, an integrated FM tuner, and support for even more video content including recorded TV via Media Center. The 80GB Zune, 4GB, and 8GB flash-based models will retail for $250, $150, and $200 respectively. How do you see these new Zunes stack up against Apple's cohort?
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No more sore thumbsposted on October 02, 2007 10:42:49 pm
While hammering a nail in might sound easy for some, there are others who would rather face the shooting squad instead as their shaky hands and misplaced hammer hits are a fate worse than death. This concept "nail assist" device will help the cause of those who fall in the latter group - all you need to do is place the nail within the guide tube, position it where the nail is supposed to be, and hammer away. Since the large top makes it harder to miss, you can kiss goodbye to sore thumbs as well. Brilliant concept from Michael Harris - are there any hardware manufacturers out there who are willing to take up this cause?
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HP Pavilion HDX9095EA Notebookposted on October 02, 2007 10:41:15 pm
HP piles on the features when it comes to the Pavilion HDX9095EA Entertainment Notebook. This desktop replacement concept certainly lives up to its name, as our friends at Trusted Reviews found out in their recent test run. They're very happy with the final results, although the only gripe would be the exclusion of a 1080p capable display despite the inclusion of a HD DVD drive. While that might be a deal breaker for some, most people would definitely find the HP Pavilion HDX9095EA Entertainment Notebook to be superior to many other 20" desktop replacements. It retails for £1,599, and with the dual-hinge concept, makes movie viewing on it all the more enjoyable. Might be a little bit pricey for ordinary users out there, but you get pretty much bang for your buck.
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Wattson arrives in Britain at lastposted on October 02, 2007 10:40:24 pm
Looks like the Wattson has finally arrived on British shores, with London-based DIY Kyoto shipping orders. It will retail for £125 (approximately $254), making it way more expensive than other visual indicators where power conservation is concerned. A Stateside unit is currently in the works, and it will be sent for testing soon for proper compliance. To get more details on what the Wattson does, read our posts here and here for more context.
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Samsung LN-T4665F makes it all clearposted on October 02, 2007 10:39:15 pm
Samsung has the new LN-T4665F LCD TV that claims to provide clear images courtesy of its innovative S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) solution and a 178° wide-viewing angle. This means you will always get the best image possible whether you're watching the TV horizontally or vertically from most angles. Features include an 8ms response time, dynamic contrast that adjusts the backlight intensity automatically for a marked improvement in contrast, and a couple of HDMI connections which can be hooked up to your high definition DVD player and digital cable/satellite. No idea on how much it costs though, but do expect to fork out a premium compared to a vanilla LCD TV of similar size.
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Zune 2 could take DRM-free routeposted on October 02, 2007 10:38:20 pm
It is interesting to note that folks in Europe have not even picked up the first Zune, and word on the street already has it that the second Zune has already been confirmed Stateside. What's even more groundbreaking would be the news of Microsoft using DRM-free music to shift more Zunes - something that is the total opposite of the existing Zune sharing system that requires DRM. Should this news byte be true, it would definitely be nice to see this turnabout from Microsoft that will at least put it on equal footing with iTunes and Amazon's AmazonMP3 store.
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Self-tuning guitars to appear soonposted on October 02, 2007 09:58:37 pm
Tuning a guitar can be quite a pain in the ass, but Gibson Guitar could soon relegate that inconvenience to a thing of the past. Dubbed the "Powertune" system, it features piezoelectric sensors that are mounted right below the strings designated for the tuning process. These tuning pickups are connected to digital signal-processing electronics within the guitar body itself.
As the strings are played, the Powertune processor compares their actual frequencies with the desired notes and sends instructions — tighten the string this much, loosen the string by that much — to tuning pegs equipped with strong, tiny servo motors mounted on the back of the guitar's head. Because onstage interference could potentially degrade a wireless signal, the system uses the strings themselves to send the signal.
What do you think of this development? Is it a godsend for folks who use different tunings for different songs, or is it plainly an inexcusable crutch for sloppy players?
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Quake on Nokia N800posted on October 02, 2007 09:57:29 pm
Who can forget the opening sounds of Quake, with the growl of the ogre, the roar of its chainsaw, and the lone Ranger avoiding some grenades? You can now carry that visceral FPS experience with you on your Nokia N770/N800 Internet Tablet. The installation process could be quite tricky, but we all know just how dedicated Quake fans are, so a little tweaking to get around this problem is no biggie. It isn't the final build at this point in time, but it looks extremely close to a polished version. Still wonder how you're going to achieve a rocket jump with such controls without looking awkward.
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Solar rules Good Design Awards 2007posted on October 02, 2007 09:55:56 pm
Solar power is definitely the in thing these days, and this was evident by the slew of designs that were nominated at the Good Design Awards 2007. 15 out of 1,000 entries were picked up to be the best, and these include the Eneloop Solar Charger which is in the running for the Grand Prize. This Sanyo offering harnesses the power of the sun to charge its lithium-ion battery pack, which in turn is used to recharge AA batteries. It doesn't matter where the sun is in the sky as the design was created to catch sunlight from various angles, maximizing solar exposure. Are you using any solar-powered products at the moment, and how has it changed your life? If only everyone could make the jump to solar-powered rechargeable AA batteries, there would be a whole lot less waste on earth.
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Replug breakaway cableposted on October 02, 2007 09:55:04 pm
Replug has come up with a breakaway cable for 3.5mm audio jacks, similar to what MagSafe offers for Apple's power connection. This offering from Replug will snap away whenever excess pressure is applied, hence protecting your audio jack "from the rigors of daily use". This nifty little peripheral will work with any 3.5mm auxiliary input, whether on your laptop, PMP, or desktop. Watch out for it sometime this fall at a yet undisclosed price. This would make a great gift for butterfingers who tend to drop their devices or trip on wires that could possibly result in a permanently damaged 3.5mm audio port. While I think the chances of that happening is pretty unlikely, you can never be too safe, can you?
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Electric car built from scratchposted on October 02, 2007 09:54:08 pm
Never mind automobile manufacturers who have pumped in millions, billions even, to create an electric car. Daren Luedtke constructed his very own electric car right in his backyard, and his invention is capable of running up to 150 miles based on lead-acid batteries alone. The two electric propulsion systems developed by Luedtke were described as an "electromagnetic transmission" and a "variable speed belt-driven transmission", and will be marketed to automakers by Luedtke's company, LEI Global. The system is pretty noisy by any standards, and comes with a big wheel which spins even when the vehicle is not in motion. Hopefully future revisions will cut down on the noise factor as well as increase the efficiency of the entire engine so that the world doesn't need to go to war any more over oil.
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Robotic therapy helps patients recoverposted on October 02, 2007 09:53:21 pm
Therapy tiles developed by Henrik Hautop Lund, a robotics and artificial-intelligence professor at the University of Southern Denmark, aims to speed up the healing process of patients through physical routines. Each tile is actually a tiny robotic system that employs neural networks. Each time a tile is stepped upon or pressed, it will give some feedback as to whether there is enough firm pressure or if the user is moving fast enough. Just like a video game, there are single player or multiplayer (maxes out at 4 patients) aspects to it. These therapy tiles can be assembled in any configuration, be they on walls or on the floor for a challenging and intelligent game space. While it doesn't sound as engaging as training one's brain, at least it beats lying around in the bed all day long, staring at the ceiling.
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iPhone Extreme?posted on October 02, 2007 03:52:39 pm

Tom at iPhonebugList noticed a reference to iPhone Extreme in the HTML code of Apple’s feedback form. In one of the HTM form object, there’s a hidden variable called “iPhone Extreme”.
Of course, fans are speculating about an upcoming product. It could possibly be an iPhone with more storage and 3G, but it might also be the internal codename for the 8GB iPhone, or it might simply be that an HTML felt like naming a variable with a cool name. That happens too.
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Media Portal is a sexy Open Source Media Centerposted on October 02, 2007 03:21:46 pm

Thanks to the X-Face skin, that said. X-face is a User Interface for the open-source Media Portal Media Center. Just like Microsoft’s Media Center, Media Portal pilots a PC that can record TV, play music, show photos and so on… this new user interface makes the product quite sexy and I’m glad to see something open-source that is so well designed. At least we’ll help them get the word out.
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Flash-Based Zune 2 Players Confirmedposted on October 02, 2007 02:59:38 pm

Technabob has the scoop on a couple of Zune players. The FCC site shows that there are 8GB and 4GB models. We are still waiting for an official announcement… which should come any day now.
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Post A Phone: For When Cellular Technology Failsposted on October 02, 2007 02:45:27 pm
Many Americans are surprised when they hear that landline phones are somewhat of a rarity in Europe since cell phones are so often used as the main telephone source. But what are supposed to do if their cellphones were to die (and when did that happen for the last time, huh)? Post A Phone can mail you an ultra-cheap and simple landline phone made of recycled cardboard, plastic, and cans. The Post A Phone is thin enough to fit through a mail slot, at only 4mm and is shipped directly to you in an A5 envelope. The Post A Phone allows for strict cellphone users to have a last resort device for communication at all times.
Well, it’s interesting, but if someone doesn’t have a landline, how good is it to plug this into the wall plug? An emergency call *might* work, but that’s about it, unless of course, users squat the plug of a neighbor who pays for a landline…
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Flash Drive / Lighter Hybrid Might Be a Fire Hazardposted on October 02, 2007 02:16:27 pm
We don't know how many more objects can possibly be turned into a USB gadget, but the madness just never ends. The aptly named Memlite, a flash drive / lighter mash-up creation, might not be very practical since mixing fire and sensitive hardware is usually not a good idea.
Memlite is available in various storage sizes, starting with a 512 MB model (approx. $25) all the way up to 4 GB (approx. $75). It probably isn't very smart plugging a gadget filled with lighter fluid into a electronic device and its definitely not a good idea to have the lighter lit when plugged in, but hey, its your limbs.
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Betty Cycle Lamp Lights Up The Nightposted on October 02, 2007 02:03:36 pm
Those of who like to take a walk, or rather, ride on the wild side might find a use for Betty. The 22-watt 1400-lumen Betty Cycle Light is super expensive, selling for $1,185. If you aren't a consistent night cyclist, such an expense might not be the best option. But wow, this thing really makes visibility a non-issue. Betty might confuse drivers on the road, thinking that there is a truck with their brights on approaching them very slowly. Depending on how safe you like to be, it's up to you to decide whether its worth shelling out a grand and some...
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HP Photosmart M547posted on October 02, 2007 01:42:24 pm
HP's newest addition to its M Line of digital cameras, the Photosmart M547 ($109), says to improve on previous models, though initial reviews seem to show that the supposed "enhancements" don't always lead to a more stable and complete camera. The M547 slightly increases its resolution from 6.0 MP to 6.2 MP and now supports larger capacity SD cards, though the camera now comes with a smaller 2.4-inch display. The camera can also record videos, though at a very low resolution of 320x240. For a low priced camera, its not a bad deal, though you might be better off setting it at a lower 4 MP resolution, since the 6 MP might have some color and noise problems.
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NYPD Cracks Down With License Plate Readersposted on October 02, 2007 01:35:49 pm
New York City isn't the criminal infested city it used to be, but road rage and altogether aggressive driving is still a major problem in The Big Apple. The NYPD is currently testing out a new camera system that can read license plate numbers and then transmit the information to search for a match (London has been using something similar for a long time). This could also work wonders with car theft. The first camera post lies a few blocks away from Ground Zero and shows that NYC is serious about getting a high-tech law enforcement ring in the works.
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Sony and Sharp pit OLED against LCD in the battle of thin TVs at CEATECposted on October 02, 2007 01:22:51 pm

As the organizers of CEATEC JAPAN 2007 look forward to an ever growing show with an expected 200,000 visitors to crowd into all the halls at the Makuhari Messe convention center outside of Tokyo, Japanese manufacturers continue to roll out thin flat panel displays. In today’s battle we have two manufacturers pushing two similarly sized displays into the fray, a 12.1 inch model at 2.88 mm width from Sharp and an 11 inch model at 3 mm from Sony. The big difference between the two is Sharp continues to use LCD technology while Sony is pushing OLED. With a long history in LCD, Sharp continues to evangelize the future of the technology. However, Sony is claiming a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio with a ship date of Dec. 1, 2007 at a price of 200,000 yen ($1,734 US), while Sharp claims only 2000:1 while not releasing a ship date or pricing.
Still, at CEATEC it’s not only TVs that are getting the slim down treatment. Japanese part manufacturers are also showing parts which could reduce the size of mobile phones. Toshiba is showing off a “Chip Scale Camera Module” (used along with a CMOS image sensor) 64% smaller in volume then the last gen. Kyocera is also displaying a SAW filter with a smaller footprint.
[CEATEC coverage by NikkeiBP's Tech On!]
CEATEC Preview (external links)
Sony to Release 11-inch OLED TV for 200,000 Yen What Replaces LCD is LCD,' Sharp Developed 2.88mm LCD Panel CEATEC Japan 2007' to Use All of Makuhari Messe, Focus Placed on 'Slim TVs Toshiba Develops CSCM With Si Through-hole Electrode Technology Kyocera Develops 0.8 x 0.6 x 0.38mm SAW Filter for Mobile Devices
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Broadcom gives cellphone a boostposted on October 02, 2007 12:48:46 pm

Your future handset will definitely be very different from today thanks to Broadcom's new VideoCore III multimedia processor that is capable of supporting an up to 12 megapixel digital camera as well as deliver high performance 3D graphics for a world-class gaming experience despite sipping very little power while at it. The VideoCore III is also capable of displaying captured 12 megapixel photos on full-sized HDTVs and monitors courtesy of an on-chip industry standard HDMI interface. Looks like 3D gaming on the cellphone is just upon to horizon, and with developments like the VideoCore III multimedia processor, handheld consoles could soon be a thing of the past where portable gaming is concerned.
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Toshiba Gigabeat DAP prototypeposted on October 02, 2007 12:47:14 pm
The Toshiba Gigabeat DAP prototype that is currently on aprade at CEATEC Japan 2007 boasts a brilliant 3.2" OLED WQVGA display (428 x 240) that looks absolutely stunning. 3.2" in a widescreen format will definitely go a long way in making this a traveler's favorite where portable entertainment is concerned. No idea on when this prototype is scheduled for mass production though, but sooner is always better in this case. Don't you think it looks absolutely lovely? Do you think the final product will have what it takes to cause a notable chink in the iPod's armor?
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PDVD8088 portable TV and consoleposted on October 02, 2007 12:46:24 pm
The PDVD8088 portable TV and console from Shenzen Aude piles on the retro mood, featuring an analog TV receiver as well as a built-in NES emulator that relives your glory days in the 8-bit home console. Should you run out of analog TV channels to watch, there is always the integrated controller to help you rescue Princess Peach from the evil Bowser. Features include a relatively large 8.4" TFT display with an aspect ratio of 4:3 and a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. It is capable of DVD playback and supports MPEG4 and MP3 file formats. A USB port and an FM receiver round off the list of specifications. Guess China's slowly but surely catching up on the technological curve...
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