Xperia Play meets shipping delays in UK, Vodafone and Three bump launch to next week

Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play isn't having the best of starts in the world, having been delayed by UK carrier O2 due to "software issues," and it's now missing its targeted launch date of April 1st with two more of the local operators, Vodafone and Three. Both have today announced that, due to shipping issues, they won't be able to meet tomorrow's launch date - leaving only Orange on track to release it on time. T-Mobile, Orange's partner in Everything Everywhere, says it'll have the Xperia Play in...

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Nanogenerators produce electricity by squeezing your fingers together, while you dance

It's been a while since we last heard about nanogenerators - you know, those insanely tiny fibers that could potentially be woven into your hoodie to juice up your smartphone. Dr. Zhong Lin Wang of the Georgia Institute of Technology has reported that he and his team of Einsteins constructed nanogenerators with enough energy to potentially power LCDs, LEDs and laser diodes by moving your various limbs. These micro-powerhouses - 1x500 the width of a single hair strand - are embedded with piezoelectric...

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HTC Desire Android 2.3 Gingerbread update will arrive in the UK in April

UK mobile network operator Three has announced earlier, via Twitter, that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the original HTC Desire will become available for smartphones it sold sometime near the end of April, or perhaps the beginning of May at the latest.Judging by the fact that carriers usually release such updates for their branded smartphones after unlocked devices have already received them, it's probably safe to assume that HTC Desire handsets bought in the UK SIM-free and unlocked will...

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Rollei Sportsline 60 Camouflage

Rollei has just dropped their newest water- and shockproof digital camera into the market. Called the Sportsline 60 Camouflage, this eye-catching camera is waterproof up to a depth of three meters and shockproof up to a height of one meter. In terms of specs, it packs a 5.0-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a microSD card slot, a USB 2.0 port and 720p HD video recording capabilities. The Sportsline 60 Camouflage is available now for 79.95 Euro (about $113).Sou...

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Black & Decker PlantSmart SO Cool!

Plant Smart by Black & Decker: a whole new techie way of gardening.Black & Decker has just found a way into my heart. I love to garden! I'm not the best at it. But I really like it. Let's face facts… when it comes to all this blather about soils and additives and enhancements to make this grow or that grow or worrying about which zones are good for this or for that… I get overwhelmed.Well, it looks like Black & Decker is taking the guesswork out of what will grow in your soil and,...

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HTC Pyramid appears in SFR catalog, should be launched in late May

Just yesterday, we saw the HTC Pyramid in some live photos, which confirmed its existence.Now the smartphone has appeared in a SFR catalogue, standing next to other new Android 2.3 Gingerbread handsets like the HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, and Sony Ericsson Xperia Play.SFR is the second-largest French mobile carrier and, if FrAndroid's source is to be believed, it plans to launch the HTC Pyramid in late May.Of course, for this to happen, HTC must first announce the smartphone - and it...

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Kinect Games By Rare Only Using 10-15% of Its Power

After winning a BAFTA award for Kinect Sports, Rare, developers of the Banjo Kazooie and and Perfect Dark video game franchises, and most recently the masterminds of the Xbox 360‘s Avatars and Kinect unveiled that they are only tapping 10-15% of Kinect's technical abilities. This is a most interesting tidbit because Kinect, although still in its infancy has yet to get any hardcore games that aren't targeted at the casual gamer. Imagine what kind of games we'd be playing if developers pushed Kinect...

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Google Nexus S i9023 with S-LCD coming to India for 30,400 INR

Samsung has reportedly confirmed that it would launch the Google Nexus S in India sometime soon.We don't know how soon, but SamsungHub has it that the smartphone - the world's first to run Android 2.3 - will retail for 30,400 INR (about $683).Moreover, it's said that the India-bound Nexus S is the i9023 model, which has an S-LCD screen instead of a Super AMOLED one (like the i9020). Other than that, the two models are identical. Sou...

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Samsung Gem Announced for April 1st Release at US Cellular

US Cellular has just announced the availability of the Samsung Gem for their network. It will be available in stores and online beginning tomorrow, April 1st. The Android 2.2 phone isn't much to get excited about in light of the many options available on networks across the nation, but if you are on US Cellular and looking for a cheaper Android alternative, this might be worth a look.Sou...

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Harry Winston Opus Eleven Watch

If a typical wrist watch tells the time using the short and the long hands, there are now newer and more intriguing watch designs that seem to veer away from this conventional idea. While others are designed to make telling time even more difficult, there are also others that tell time in a more unique way other than using thetypical watch hands. In the case of the new Harry Winston Opus Eleven Watch, “deconstructing” time seems to be the norm.The Harry Winston Opus Eleven watch looks just as intriguing...

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Research Firm: Thunderbolt Outselling iPhone at 28% of Polled Verizon Wireless Stores

This is interesting. Research firm BTIG polled 150 different Verizon Wireless stores in 22 cities and came up with the following statistic: the HTC Thunderbolt is outselling Apple’s iPhone 4 at 28% of the locations polled. (And we’re sure they own a lot more stores than 150.)We can’t put too much stock into their findings, though, as there are many other different ways to buy phones from Verizon Wireless. 61% of stores polled said that the two phones were neck and neck, while a measley 11 noted...

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Continuance Rechargeable Battery With A USB Interface

The Continuance is a set of batteries with a USB interface on the side. Designed by Haimo Bao, Hailong Piao, Yuancheng, the battery can be recharged via a USB connection. You can also use this battery to recharge your gadgets via a USB port. In addition, the Continuance battery concept is an iF concept design [...]The Continuance is a set of batteries with a USB interface on the side. Designed by Haimo Bao, Hailong Piao, Yuancheng, the battery can be recharged via a USB connection. You can also...

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Logitech LAN-WH450N/GR Wireless Router

Logitech has introduced the new LAN-WH450N/GR wireless router that has a very unique tri-tenna design. This wireless router comes with all basics features found on nowadays router with UPnP, Dynamic DNS, etc. The Logitech LAN-WH450N/GR also supports the 5GHz bandwidth on IEEE 802.11a/n, allowing you to enjoy 450Mbps speed on compatible devices. The new Logitech [...]Logitech has introduced the new LAN-WH450N/GR wireless router that has a very unique tri-tenna design. This wireless router comes...

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SUNIX VGA2788 Super-Speed USB 3.0 Graphics Adapter

The SUNIX VGA2788 Super-Speed USB 3.0 graphics adapter provides a unique solution to add extra displays to a computer without using traditional graphics card. Users can instantly mirror or extend a desktop onto another display via standard HDMI, such as LCD, CRT, projector and plasma displays. For your info, the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface is [...]The SUNIX VGA2788 Super-Speed USB 3.0 graphics adapter provides a unique solution to add extra displays to a computer without using traditional graphics...

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Acer Aspire G3600 Predator Gaming Desktop PC To Hit Europe In Mid-April

Already available in the US, Acer’s brand new gaming desktop PC ‘Aspire G3600 Predator‘ is finally making its way to European market in mid-April. The system will be sold for a retail price of 799 Euro (about $1,131). To remind you, the Aspire G3600 Predator packs a 2nd generation Core processor, a discrete graphics card [...]Already available in the US, Acer’s brand new gaming desktop PC ‘Aspire G3600 Predator‘ is finally making its way to European market in mid-April. The system will be sold...

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A New Line Of 1.8-Inch SSDs From Mach Xtreme

Mach Xtreme Technology is proud to present their newest line of 1.8-inch SSDs called the MX-MDS. Available in 40GB, 60GB and 90GB capacities, these SSDs are equipped with the latest SandForce SF-1222 controller, MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a micro-SATA interface, a MTBF of 1.5 million hours and promise to deliver read/write speeds of up [...]Mach Xtreme Technology is proud to present their newest line of 1.8-inch SSDs called the MX-MDS. Available in 40GB, 60GB and 90GB capacities, these SSDs...

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Evigroup SmartPaddle Windows-Based Tablet

Here comes another Windows-based tablet from a French-based company Evigroup, the SmartPaddle. Specs-wise, the device sports an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit capacitive touchscreen display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, an Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 64GB SSD, an accelerometer sensor, 1080p Full HD video playback support, 3G, GPS, [...]Here comes another Windows-based tablet from a French-based company Evigroup, the SmartPaddle. Specs-wise, the device sports...

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Casio G-Shock G-Aviation GW3500B-1A Watch

The Casio G-Shock G-Aviation GW3500B-1A watch combines advanced timepiece technology with high performance functionality. The watch has a meticulously styled large case analog-digital face with distinctive black and yellow accents. What makes the Casio G-Shock G-Aviation GW3500B-1A more interesting is that it also receives calibration signals from up to six transmission stations around the world. [...]The Casio G-Shock G-Aviation GW3500B-1A watch combines advanced timepiece technology with high...

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Xilence M608 Pro CPU Cooler

Supporting both Intel (LGA775, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1366) and AMD (AM2, AM2+, AM3) processors, the M608 Pro is the latest CPU cooler from Xilence Technology. This high performance cooler is packed with four copper heatpipes, an aluminum heatsink and a 120mm fan that operates at 500 to 1500 RPM. The Xilence M608 retails for 48.90 Euro [...]Supporting both Intel (LGA775, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1366) and AMD (AM2, AM2+, AM3) processors, the M608 Pro is the latest CPU cooler from Xilence Technology....

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Royal Wedding William And Kate iPhone 3G Case From Case Mate

Royal Wedding of Prince William And Kate become hot topic recently. It could be Wedding of The Year. Since the engagement was announced, so many accesories and gift vendor release products inspired by Prince William and Kate Middleton royal wedding.Case Mate have launched four design of Royal Wedding iPhone Case to celebrate the upcoming royal nuptials with the William and Kate Wedding. Featuring custom designs of the blissful couple, the commemorative cases embrace this historic occasion as a keepsake...

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iPhone DJ Mixer For You That Want to Be DJ

For the users of iPhone and / or iPod, check this one, iPhone DJ Mixer. This tool combines two pieces of music from the iPhone, or iPod, or a combination  of the iPhone and iPod.We can put two iPhones or iPod or one of two iPhones and an iPod, and we can set the music played by the second device, like a DJ.In this tool there is a function of spin, and sound effects like reverb, flange and filter, and the ability to cross-fade slider and recording capabilities.In addition, there are also connections...

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LaCie 4GB Galet Luxurious Silver-Coated Flash Disk

Want to have a flash disk that is not ordinary? It seems that stuff made ? in computer equipment vendor  LaCie  This could be an option. The impression of luxury and  elegance  reflected  in the  flash  disk named Gallet. Created in collaboration with silver design house Cristofle, Gallet has a silver lining in her body. The price is quite expensive, although the storage capacity of only 4GB a price of $ 130 or about USD 1.1 million.Inside flash disk, is provided...

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Fujitsu LifeBook AH572 with Sandy Bridge & 3D Technology

Fujitsu LifeBook AH572 - 3D graphics technology is being widely developed. Not only used for the benefit of the film in theaters, but this technology started to spread to even have an LCD monitor to the laptop monitor already support 3D graphics. One of them you can see from the following Fujitsu products output. Fujitsu back to show off with the launch laptop LifeBook AH572, which is touted to have 3D graphics capabilities. With 15.6-inch screen sizes and bundled with the toughness of Sandy Bridge...

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Samsung I9001 Galaxy S Plus, Smartphone with Android Gingerbread

Samsung I9001 Galaxy S Plus - One newcomer again that reportedly able to fill the gap between the Samsung S II and Galaxy Galaxy Ace. The newcomer is also packed with special-speed single-core processor 1.4GHz-based Android operating system 2.3 (Gingerbread). His name is Samsung I9001 Galaxy S Plus. As a bearer Android smartphone, the Samsung is worth pointed thumb. But that does not mean by that, a Korean manufacturer of telecommunications equipment is then satisfied with what has been achieved....

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LiveProfile for Blackberry Review and Download

First, let me say Social Media is overload. There are so many social media and instant messenger offered. Never mind, we live in technology era where technology flies like an arrow.Introducing new way to stay connected and communicated with our friends, LiveProfile. What is LiveProfile? LiveProfile application on your phone keeps you connected with friends in real-time. LiveProfile is a smartphone messenger for Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone. What are the features embedded to this "claimed" a ...

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo review

Sony Ericsson has been a little behind in the Android handset race. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 took a long time to get to market and was somewhat disappointing. The Xperia X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro were better, but still very niche handsets with Android 1.6 and tiny 2.5 inch screens.In 2011 things are looking a lot rosier for the company, with the introduction of their new handsets: the Sony Ericsson Neo, Arc and Play. And in a coup for Sony Ericsson, they are the first handsets (with the exception...

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Garage Band for iPad 2 review

Imagine the look on George Martin’s face if you transported back in time to the peak of 1960s Beatlemania and told him that in 2011 you’d be able to create an entire rock and roll song, without real instruments, on a touchscreen that’s almost thinner than one of the Fab Four’s best-selling LPs? He’d be a shade or two lighter than The Beatles’ White Album, we'd suspect. The launch of the iPad 2 saw Apple unleash the ability to do just that with a tablet version of its brilliant GarageBand software....

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G-Shock announce the G-Aviation Multi-Mission ANA-DIGI

With its cockpit inspired display as well as being resistance to centrifugal forces, this new G-Shock G-Aviation (GW3500B-1A) is Casio's must have to any professional pilots or Pilot Wannabes!The GW3500B-1A comes with many little G-Shock's only features like Tough Solar Power, Tough Movement as well as being always-on time thanks to its Self-adjusting Multi-Band 6 atomic Timekeeping function! Finally this new G-Shock is available nationwide since early march at around $260 USD."We are pleased to...

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Samsung Galaxy S Plus With 1.4GHz Processor

Samsung Russia's Livejournal blog has unveiled that the company will release the Galaxy S Plus (i9001). The smartphone features a metallic back cover, the Google Android 2.3 OS, a faster 1.4GHz processor, a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, an HD video support, an 8GB internal memory and a 1650mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S Plus (i9001) will be launched in April 2011 in Russia for 23,990 Rubles ($842). Sou...

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Samsung ST700 And ST30 Digital Cameras Announced For South Korea

Samsung hits back by announcing two new digital cameras ‘ST700 and ST30′ for the South Korean market. Let's start with the first one, the ST700 is a DualView camera that sports a 16.1-megapixel image sensor, a 26mm wide-angle Schneider lens, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 1.8-inch screen on the front, a 3.0-inch rear display, an HDMI port and 720p HD video recording capabilities. Meanwhile, the ST30 packs a 10.1-megapixel image sensor, a 28mm wide-angle lens and a 3x optical zoom lens. The ST700 and...

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Cius Android-powered tablet FCC

Cisco made an announcement of its 7″ Cius Android tablet last year, and to see it hit the FCC is encouraging since that means the Cius will be able to arrive in the market soon. Approved by the FCC for its 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, the FCC filings did not say anything about 3G support which means the Cius will more or less be Wi-Fi-only. It is interesting to note that the Cius' FCC documents were submitted by tablet manufacturer OpenPeak, which means OpenPeak will most likely...

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Westcott Spiderlite TD6 And 7-inch Parabolic Umbrella

Westcott has finally launched the Spiderlite TD6 and 7-inch Parabolic Umbrella. The Spiderlite TD6 is a 1200 effective watt fluorescent light head that offers the ability to swap out lamps for daylight or tungsten (halogen) balanced options. The Westcott 7-inch Parabolic Umbrella is available in white shoot-through, silver reflective or white reflective options. The Westcott Spiderlite TD6 and 7-inch Parabolic Umbrella are priced at $1,090 and $99, respectively. Sou...

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Electronic Magic 8 Ball

Are you extremely indecisive that you cannot figure out what step to take next? This is where the Electronic Magic 8 Ball comes in, thanks to Pete Mills. Since it isn't your traditional fluid-filled ball, this electronic version is controlled by a ATMega328 and if you happen to be pretty deft with your hands, you can always make use of the code that Pete has posted, and here's what he has to say about the situation. “You can see the mercury switch in the picture below. It is hot glued to the lower...

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HTC Desire S now available in the UK SIM-free for £409.99

As we've heard will happen, the HTC Desire S has become available in the UK in March, earlier than previously expected and only a few days after first being spotted in Europe. Well-known third-party online retailer Expansys seems to have one-upped UK mobile network operators such as Vodafone, that has only started taking pre-orders for the device and won't ship it until April 8.The HTC Desire S can be purchased from Expansys for £409.99 SIM-free and unlocked. They even throw in a free car charger...

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HTC Thunderbolt

HTC has recently come up with several new smartphones available for the interested masses. One of their recent offerings is the HTC Thunderbolt. It is a new Android smartphone that sports new features that include 4G support.The HTC Thunderbolt features a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and runs on the Android 2.2 OS. It sports an 8GB RAM and with a pre-installed 32GB MicroSD card. It also features a 4.3″ WVGA TFT capacitive touch screen display. The HTC Thunderbolt also comes with an 8MP rear facing...

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OCD Chef Cutting Board for Very Precise Slicing

When a recipe says “cut into 2-inch strips,” cooks are likely to guesstimate how long two inches are. Some would even be frustrated that the cheese cubes look more like rectangular solids than cubes.If you are the type of cook who wants every chopped and sliced food to be precise without having to bring out a ruler, you may get excited over this OCD Chef cutting board. It is fully-gridded to enable you to measure foods as you chop. It even has an embedded protractor in case some foods have to be...

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Intel Unveils Affordable SSDs

Solid-state drives (SSDs) have become an efficient storage device for heavy computer usage. However, its prices have been unreachable for the Average Joe.Thankfully Intel introduces a new line of SSDs that not only have double the storage capacity of regular drives, but also affordable. The third-generation SSD 320 Series have impressive read and write speed performance at 270MB/s and 220MB/s respectively, mainly because of its 3Gbps SATA II interface.The Intel SSD 320 Series start from 40GB at...

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Stok Quattro 4 Burner Gas Grill

The barbecue grill has become a common fixture among many a family gathering, especially during the summer. In its own way, the barbecue grill has evolved into something unlike that good old charcoal fired type of barbecue grills. They also have been given some added enhancements such as what the new Stok Quattro Barbecue Grill has.The Stok Quattro is a 4 burner gas-fired barbecue grill that may no longer look like an ordinary barbecue grill from the past. This is a barbecue grill that aims to provide...

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Edible Pens Make Pencil Chewing Sweet

It may be unsafe to chew pens to relieve stress, not to mention it does not taste good, but some people just could not help gnawing them during examinations or meetings.Design student Dave Hakkens tries to solve the dilemma with the Edible Pen, making a pen almost completely out of candy that users can easily chew. He originally planned on creating a chewable pen that would not get dirty, but realized most parts of the pen would be discarded once the ink runs out. The Edible Pen not only make a...

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Samsung SCH LC11 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot for Verizon

Mobile broadband has developed quite a lot, now that 4G networks are now available for use. Verizon has been quite aggressive in trying to build its own 4G LTE network and now has the necessary hardware available for its customers to finally take advantage of the said network. Verizon has recently made its first 4G LTE mobile hotspot available in the Samsung SCH LC11.The new Samsung SCH LC11 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot is a device that will allow users to bring their WiFi network wherever they go by using...

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