New Gadget 2011

The past couple weeks or so there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the HP TouchPad, and why wouldn't there be? After all, the device was cancelled after only less than two months into its release. Since then the tablet has seen a fire sale where it saw its prices drop to $99 for the cheapest option, and let's not forget that Android developers are now working to get an Android ROM running on the device.In an interview with Reuters, head of HP's Personal Systems Group, Todd Bradley, dropped a piece...

The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet, the first business-centric Android tablet, is now available for purchase.What differs this Honeycomb tablet from the competition is support for pressure-sensitive digitizer pen input via a separately sold pen and some enterprise-class security features such as SD card encryption and anti-theft software. Also, it has some physical keys, an optional keyboard, Documents To Go office suite, and Netflix video streaming app.The 1.6-pound slate has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections,...

Acer Iconia Tab A100 Android 3.2 Honeycomb-based tablet with a 7-inch display has just become available.The first US store to has it in stock is SuperBiiz, selling the Iconia Tab A100-07U08U (XE.H6RPN.002) model with 8GB of storage for $334.The 0.5-inch thin 0.9-pound tablet sports the Nvidia Tegra 250 dual-core 1GHz processor paired with 1GB of RAM, 1024 x 600 resolution on its capacitive multitouch screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a 2MP camera on the front, and a 5MP camera on the back.Regarding ports...

The recent success of the Samsung Galaxy S2 has certainly made everyone think that they can produce a mobile phone that is greater than the iPhone generation. However, it should be noted clearly that it has been the first time that Apple has not been at the top of the smartphone segment since the launch of the original iPhone in 2007. Despite being extremely good, the iPhone 4 has not been able to recreate the magic once again because of the simple fact that it is more than one-year-old. This is...

Camera for Future Leica Readying Mirrorles A replica of a really, really old Leica. Photo John VanceLeica is working on its own mirrorless compact camera range, and it will be launched at Photokina in 2012. The news comes from Leica CEO Alfred Schopf, who spoke to UK magazine Amateur Photographer during an interview yesterday.Schopf was circumspect, but told AP that the cameras would have sensors at APS-C sized or bigger, and most likely feature a built-in electronic viewfinder....

After HP announced it would discontinue production of its TouchPad tablet last week, it looked like early HP tablet adopters spent $500 on a dud. If you're an enterprising software hacker, however, there could be an opportunity to make your money back � and then some.A hardware modification web site is offering a $1,500 cash bounty for the first person to successfully port a full version of the Android operating system over to HP's TouchPad.Hacknmod.com offers a tiered bounty system for would-be...

Guess the massive price cut in the discontinued HP TouchPad has proved to be a rather popular move, so popular in fact that it has done quite an impressive job in evaporating off shelves in the UK. Further investigation was done at various web sites including Currys, PC World and Dixons, where they introduced the newly discounted price points at 6pm, and all these sits seemed to experience a slowdown in performance.There were times when you were required to register and provide personal information...

With September right around the corner, things are lining up for the launch of Sony�s first entry into the Android tablet space. Originally announced under the codename of the Sony S1, Engadget has got the scoop on the slate that will be released as the Sony Tablet S. We�ve seen the tablet with its inviting curved design plenty over the past few months, and leaks have spelled out nearly every detail of the 9.4-inch (1280�768) tablet.The Tablet S will ship with Android 3.1 when it launches sometime...

Remember the unveiling of TabCo tablet last week which turned out to be the Grid10 tablet from Fusion Garage? Unfortunately while we couldn't make it to the tablet hands-on event, other sites like CNET managed to, and have published their first impressions and shared a video and some photographs of the tablet. The all-new GridOS looks like it could have been an overlay placed on Honeycomb, so Android users should have no problem using the device, though you gotta admit the screen transitions do...

Just a quick heads up, last July we presented you the latest Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet on this article. This has now become available for pre-order starting at 500$ the lowest (16GB + Wi-Fi), 570$ (3G+Wi-Fi+32GB) and 670$ for the 64GB. All of this is powered by a 10.1 Screen and a Nvidia Tegra 2 chip and all the specifications on the 1st article. source: Akihabara N...

While the HP TouchPad suddenly became a hot commodity simply because of its very steep discount, the tablet still gets no love because people find its webOS software� well, let�s just say it�s not Android or iOS.But because the tablet has an open architecture, modding communities are looking for ways to port Android into the TouchPad. So much so that they are beginning to offer bounties to developers who can make it happen.HackNMod is offering up to $1,500, but it is broken down into several...

Canon has recently announced a new line of PowerShot digital cameras. One of them is the new Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Digital Camera. This may be considered as an ideal point and shoot for the casual digital camera user who might also be more budget conscious.The Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is a 14.1MP point and shoot digital camera that comes with a wide range of useful features for taking great quality images. Aside from having a 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor, this camera also comes with...

Apple iPhone accessories seem to compete with one another for attention. And it seems that the competition is fierce, with quite a lot of accessories now in the market for just about any function. But it is always the simple and the most functional that can get the most attention, if not for its uniqueness. Just taking a look at this unique Wooden Zoo Stand and Speaker and you would understand.The Wooden Zoo Stand and Speaker is designed for the Apple iPhone. To put it simply, it...

Busy working people may find it hard to provide some time for exercise on their daily time schedules. Even when some people get home, they might still find themselves doing some additional work. Adding the usual fitness regimen just wont do. But for those who really want to stay fit despite their busy schedules, the FitDesk may provide a suitable alternative.The FitDesk is a special exercise bike that is fitted with a functional desk. People can then ride on the FitDesk and pedal...

Starting fires, whether for barbecues or that fireplace, comes with considerable risk. If you are not too careful, you can get burned by the flames, especially if you use an open flame to start a fire. The Looftlighter offers a safer and flameless fire starter option for you.The Looftlighter is a unique fire starter device that allows you to create a fire without using a lighter fluid or an open flame. The Looftlighter is like a large car cigarette lighter and a blower in one. When...

Starting fires, whether for barbecues or that fireplace, comes with considerable risk. If you are not too careful, you can get burned by the flames, especially if you use an open flame to start a fire. The Looftlighter offers a safer and flameless fire starter option for you.The Looftlighter is a unique fire starter device that allows you to create a fire without using a lighter fluid or an open flame. The Looftlighter is like a large car cigarette lighter and a blower in one. When...

When Asus Eee Pad Transformer tablet was first unveiled, everybody thought it would be a serious competitor to the iPad with its IPS screen, low price, and very catchy name. But alas, that never happened, which is why Walmart is selling the tablet at a discounted price of $350, making it the cheapest Honeycomb tablet available.The price slash applies to the entry-level 16GB WiFi-only model. It features a 10.1-inch IPS capacitive multitouch screen with 1,280 x 800 resolution, 1GHz...

Despite its promising features, not to mention the hype it got when it was first launched, the Nintendo 3DS is not selling well. The higher-ups are allegedly not too pleased about it, which is why reports begin to circulate that Nintendo may bring out a new hardware revision of the 3DS that downplays its 3D powers.According to French gaming site 01.net, Nintendo is having a hard time convincing customers that the 3D display is safe to use. The company has already stated that children...

Although we have yet to read any actual news (not just rumors and speculations) about the iPhone 5, Wall Street Journal has reported that the next-gen Apple smartphone will appear on Sprint apart from AT&T and Verizon. Citing sources �familiar with the matter,� WSJ claims the iPhone 5 will be shipped on all carriers in mid-October.Apart from the iPhone 5, WSJ�s source claims that Sprint will also be carrying the iPhone 4 as well, most probably with a discounted price. Enabling to...

Apart from distance and calories burned, cyclists nowadays are obsessed to know the amount of power they exert on every ride. Don�t worry, Garmin has a gadget for that.The Garmin Vector is a lightweight power meter that is integrated on a pedal. Not only it can provide accurate and reliable power data, but it also measures the power balance of the cyclist�s right and left legs. The data will be sent to the Garmin Edge GPS or other compatible wireless receivers (as long as it is Garmin-made).The...

Apart from distance and calories burned, cyclists nowadays are obsessed to know the amount of power they exert on every ride. Don�t worry, Garmin has a gadget for that.The Garmin Vector is a lightweight power meter that is integrated on a pedal. Not only it can provide accurate and reliable power data, but it also measures the power balance of the cyclist�s right and left legs. The data will be sent to the Garmin Edge GPS or other compatible wireless receivers (as long as it is Garmin-made).The...

As one company bids farewell to the tablet industry, another electronics giant is about to set foot to the Tablet Wars. After so many teasers, Sony has finally unveiled its first of two Android tablets.The Sony Tablet S, which we previously refer to as the S1, is projected to be available in the market in the second week of September. It features a 9.4-inch screen with 1,280 x 768 resolution, 3-megapixel front-facing camera, 5-megapixel back-facing imager, a wireless keyboard and dock...

Tron has clearly has an influence on �geek culture�, and I don�t see why someone hasn�t made a push bike that looks like a Tron light cycle.It appears that Trek designer Ryan Callahan has created a Tron scooter with the Trek Light Cycle Push Bike. Yes, that is its full name, as long and drawn out as it is. My Source does not have much information on this, but you will note the blue lights in between the wheels. I wonder if this is battery powered or if the wheels in motion power...

 Great news for samsung lovers !!Samsung recently claimed they has sold 1 million units products of Galaxy Tab tablet. Its a big achievement. After tasting success on market selling with its first tablet PC, Samsung has decided to release another one. This one�s can we called Samsung Gloria and sports a 10.1-inch touchscreen display.Unlike Galaxy Tab, the Samsung Gloria is based on Windows 7 operating system. Though the core remains that of Windows 7, Samsung has tweaked interface...

Along with the growth of Indonesian mobile market, we started to collect few data that could probably help understand the mobile market better. We�ve written about the future of smartphones and feature phones here, but we haven�t exactly write about the numbers to support it. So here it goes.Indonesia claimed 63 percent mobile internet adoption rate, a 158 percent monthly increase. This significant growth is mostly triggered by the availability of cheaper smartphone devices with...

Photo and Internet, these two things can be �the spell� for a service to be successful in getting many users. No all services do the same, but some services take this segment to get users and even to get devoted users, for example Flickr and Instagram.There already exists local service in mobile application named Pikubo and now there is Crapto.com for those who like to take photo and spread it up to social media.Crapto.com is a service that enables users to take photos using webcam then...

News taken from CHIP Online stated that during the organization turnover of PANDI (Indonesian Internet Domain Caretaker), it changed the function from �registry� and �registar� in the same time, so there is only �registry� regulates and managed .id domain. �Registar� function that is to sell .id domain to costumers will be handled to each reseller who meet requirements, including foreign resellers.The ownership of domains in Indonesia is not quite many. From 200 million domain names...

Last Friday on August 19th 2011, startup and developer community in Yogyakarta, Bancakan 2.0 held the 9th meetup and Iftar dinner. The event ran well. Although the theme seems random, the speakers presented at the event are so interesting.As reported in DailySocial several days ago, this event presented Anggit Tut Pinilih (MbakDiskon founder), Guntur Sarwohadi (Soybeansoft founder and CEO), also Saga Iqranegara and two other founders from JogjaHub, geek database in ...

That�s a harsh conclusion, I couldn�t agree more. But this conclusion is the result of my observation during my trip to several cities around the island, and it�s good to see how technology adopted in areas outside of the big cities.You can see everyone�s using the so-called �smartphones� in big cities like Jakarta, Bandung and Jogjakarta and the rest of the smaller cities surrounding it are filled with the so-called �feature phones�. The smartphone category is filled with iPhone,...

Ideosource, an investment fund set up by former Plasa.com exec Andi S Boediman successfully snabs a new portfolio and this time is an iOS developer company called Touchten. Touchten produces iOS apps and games, including popular games such as Sushi Chain, Castle Runner, War Mania and Free Kick Mania. Sushi Chain even made its way into the top 15 games on Japanese iTunes Store, an incredible achievement for Touchten. Beside games, Touchten also build iOS apps such as Health Myth, Kho...

Just as HP announced they will no longer produce any of its webOS tablets and smartphones, they have decided to liquidate its remaining stock. HP has slashed the price of its 16GB TouchPad to a mere $99, while the 32GB version is being sold for $149.So far, the discounted TouchPads are being offered in Canada and Australia, which was completely sold out as soon as the news spread. This has made the HP TouchPad one of the most short-lived and heavily-discounted gadgets in history. It would...

Japanese mobile carrier SoftBank unveils its 007SH KT cell phone. Do not be deceived by its typical clamshell design because it runs on Android, plus it has Hello Kitty written all over it.The 007SH KT is based on a model the carrier introduced last May, the Sharp Aquos Phone The Hybrid 007SH. Apart from having a very long name, it is also the world�s first clamshell phone with Android (2.3). The Hello Kitty-fied version is very similar to the base model: a 3.4-inch LCD touchscreen...

Sony has recently announced that it is coming up with the worlds first digital binoculars. More specifically, it is the first digital binoculars that can record in the AVCHD 2.0 format. The new models, called the Sony DEV-3 and the DEV-5 are quite ideal not only for bird watching, but also for watching sports action, since it can record in full HD video and even in 3D stereoscopic video.The Sony DEV-3 and the DEV-5 digital binoculars comes with a pair of matched precision G lens optics...

The companies trying to sell Hulu LLC are beginning a big game of chess that could lead them to redefine the popular video service once again.Initial bids are due by Wednesday, with suitors expected to submit proposals with wide price ranges based on what types of television shows Hulu would license, when those shows would become available on Hulu and how long the agreements would stretch, people familiar with the matter said.Some bidders are likely to indicate a range of about $500 million...

Social games-maker Zynga has officially hired Jeff Karp as Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer to manage marketing and communications, international sales, and in-game revenue. Previously, Karp held multiple roles at Electronic Arts, including his most recent role as EVP at EA Play. Karp�s departure was reported earlier this month by Develop, a game design blog. Zynga has hired many other EA execs, including former COO John Schappert.Read more...

Skype has agreed to acquire GroupMe, a company that has developed a way to for a group of people to send messages to each across various smartphone platforms. People familiar with the transaction say Skype will pay around $85 million for the company, founded at a TechCruch event in April 2010. Early investors include First Round Capital, Lerer Ventures and Betaworks; last fall Khosla Ventures won a bidding war for a $10 million funding round that valued the company around $35 million. Skype...

Best Buy has resumed sales of the HP TouchPad after getting the message loud and clear that consumers believe the price is right, even if the tablet has been discontinued and its operating system is uncertain.Over the weekend, HP marked down the 16GB version to $99 and the 32 GB version to $149, representing a price cut of $300 or more.By Saturday morning, inventory on HP�s online store quickly ran out and other retailers were scrambling to keep up with terms of the fire sale.Best...

SeesmicI know your Smartphone already have apps to access the social networking site. But Seesmic is the best social networking client to manage your social networks in a simple app. You can see and update your Facebook, Twitter, Google Buzz and Salesforce Chatter accounts all at the same time. Not only updates, you can also share photos, videos and location using Lockerz, yFrog, TwitPic and YouTube.DropboxNext thing you can do in your smartphone is the managing your cloud files from your...

Living on a trailer no longer seems to be ordinary nowadays. There are now quite a number of specialty living trailers available that are designed for quite the lavish lifestyle that other people look for. It seems that for people with money, living luxuriously may even extend to trailer living. Just looking at The Heat Two-Story Luxury Trailer from Anderson Mobile Estates will explain everything.The Heat is a luxurious two-story trailer that offers the amenities of luxury living even...

This does not look good.Starting on Sunday, Best Buy is giving away free Galaxy Tab 10.1�s for patrons who buy a top-tier Samsung 3D HDTV that costs $1,500 or $2,000. Buyers can choose either the 46-inch or 55-inch Samsung 3D HDTV. Both models feature LED backlighting, 240Hz motion, and 3D technology (obviously).Although the promotion sounds like a smart deal, it actually paints a not-so-good picture about the current state of the Android tablet market. Truth of the matter is that...

Even the most casual online gamers know that the better mouse makes better players. Logitech has announced its newest G-series gaming mouse, the G300, that features nine customizable controls. This would give player a competitive edge because they no longer feel the need of using the keyboard at all, sinch everything rests on the G300 mouse.It is also Logitech first gaming mouse that lacks thumb controls, making it ideal for both right- and left-handed gamers, thus enabling them to play...

?Portable speakers should provide good audio quality aside from being handy enough to bring along anywhere. But good portable speakers with good sound quality do not come quite as often as it seems. The new Scosche BoomCan might just be one of the exceptions.The Scosche BoomCan is a portable media speaker that aims to provide good sound quality despite its small size. This diminutive yet attractive looking speaker comes with 35mm drivers to provide better overall sound quality and...

While there are GPS units in the market that cater to cyclists, most of them are pretty expensive. Garmin has just unveiled its Edge 200, a cheaper version of the Edge 500. It has similar features without the non-essential ones. For instance, the Edge 200 does not have a navigation function or the ability to gather data from power meters, heart rate monitors, and cadence sensors.But what the Edge 200 can do, however, is to map the routes you have taken, let you download them through...

A report from Reuters claims that Research In Motion is considering a possible BlackBerry-branded music service. According to �sources with knowledge� about the supposed plan, RIM is in negotiations with four largest record companies�namely Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, and EMI Group�to create a music service that would �run on top of BlackBerry Messenger.� How that would work is anyone�s guess right now, but it sounds like a move to compete with the mobile...

For a busy office employee, it is always hard to enjoy that coffee time in one place. Most of the time, the coffee is enjoyed along the trip to the office. But it might easily also get cold along the way , the longer the office commute. Keeping that coffee deliciously hot can be possible with the Snow Peak Titanium 350 Kanpai Bottle.The Snow Peak Titanium 350 Kanpai Bottle is a titanium double walled, vacuum sealed bottle that can help keep any drink either hot or cold. It comes with...