Archive for April, 2010

Tech News for the Day, Friday, April 30, 2010

Thought we would start with a little retro look from 1980 to 2010.

This is Textie, a texting app for the iPhone.

The Hanvon B10 Touchpad has been delayed.

Darth Vader has been doing some things for DoCoMo. He’s asking who is my boss, for some odd reason.

The Kobo e-reader is ready to ship.

Here’s another game that uses the iPad and iPhone, the Padracer.

The Lala Music Streaming Service is closing down.

The Microsoft Courier may have been killed.

Speaking of discontinued items, the HP Slate could be canceled.

And here’s a simple phone from Samsung with the Stride.

Check out Denon’s new receiver, the AVR-391, which can be purchased for a low price.

I’ve been hearing that the Samsung BD-UP5000 has some firmware issues, like it won’t play Avatar.

The Black Nintendo Wii is coming to the United States soon.

Dreamvision introduces three new projectors.

Here’s some deals for the day. The Kodak PlaySport HD for sale on Amazon and the Kodak Zx1 for sale at eCost.

Director James Cameron is designing a camera for the Mars Rover.

Here is the Acadalus CPS-H1 self-leveling camera head.

Cyberwalk Omni-directional treadmill lets you walk any way you want.

Posted by on April 30th, 2010 735 Comments

Tech News for the Day, Thursday, April 29, 2010

We’ll start with this Puppet Pouch, a cute Nintendo DS cover.

Here is Skyfire 2.0 for Android.

Here’s Chopper 2, an iPad game that uses the iPhone or iPod Touch as a controller.

This is the Booken Cybook Opus e-book Reader.

Here is an iPhone 4G clone.

This is an iPad case designed by Louis Vutton.

We’ve been discussing the Gizmodo/iPhone 4G controversy for a while, and Jon Stewart had something to say about it. See what he had to say here.

Apple has acquired the company Siri.

Speaking of acquisitions, HP has acquired Palm for 1.2 billion.

Vizio is working on a low-priced Blu-ray Player with a VBR200W.

Sony is bringing Android and Intel chips to their TVs.

Amazon has a cool deal with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/H.

Here’s a terrific video taken with a normal Nokia N8 cellular phone.

Polaroid 300 does the instant photo printing.

This is the BenQ E1260 HDR camera.

This is the HICE Hydrogen-powered vehicle, made by high schoolers, actually.

Lastly, McGill University has created a haptic floor. Read the article here to find out what that is.

Posted by on April 29th, 2010 2 Comments

Tech News for the Day, Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Apple announces their Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

Introducing the Snaptu App Store, now available for Beta on AT&T.

Here’s the Lenovo Z460, leaked to the public.

Here’s another tablet with the GBook from Great Wall.

Android can gets two Android developments. Find out what they are here.

In a weird iPhone 4G-ish turn, a Nokia N8 prototype has gone missing.

This is the Zeemote Bluetooth Controller, ready for Android.

Three new apps are available for Zune downloading.

Rumor has it that the Microsoft Kin could be coming to other carriers.

Those iPads 3G are “prepped for shipping”.

Check out this French guy in Hong Kong who climbs a skyscraper.

Here’s an interesting thing, a Post-It Assault Rifle.

Polaroid is apparently making gaming accessories. What is up with that?

Creative Labs Vado HD 4GB is on sale at Amazon.

Lexar has a new 600X 32GB Compact Flash Card.

Check out the Eminent EM7080 hdMEDIA media player.

The world’s largest curved screen has come to a Japanese airport.

It would appear Samsung is working on a Google TV unit.

Posted by on April 28th, 2010 733 Comments

Tech News for the Day, Tuesday, April 27, 2010

FiOS is adding Internet Radio and YouTube.

TiVo has a Wireless N Network Adapter.

Denon has two 3D-ready Bu-Ray players.

Eye-Fi has Geo X2 Wireless Storage Card.

Here’s an RC Helicopter with mounted Canon 7D camera.

I don’t know what Jackie Chan has to do with camera. But the Canon Rebel T2i has a special edition camera devoted to him.

The Samsung Exec comes from US Cellular.

TomTom Go Live 1000 is a new flagship PND.

Here’s a secure USB drive has a combination on it. Meet the Lok-it.

Here’s the University of Tokyo’s concept controller.

SoundHound is an App available for free for the iPhone and iPad.

RIM has announced BlackBerry App World 2.0.

Check out this Future Kitchen that is controlled by text messages.

Here’s this interesting fact. The Nazi’s were working on jet-packs.

Check out this Domestic Transformer turns 344-foot square space into a 24-room house.

Posted by on April 27th, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Monday, April 26, 2010

I’ll start with this Horus Coffee Table iPod/iPhone dock.

There is a a new Windows PC virus that has been appearing on iPads.

Here’s a Mock Draft App for 2011 for the iPhone/iPod Touch.

Here’s a new Thanko foldable USB keyboard.

Yet another wireless mouse and keyboard combination with the Shenzhen Feishu Technology Fly Mouse.

Here’s a PayPal app for iPhone and Google Android.

Here’s the Marine Sharpshooter for the iPhone and iPod Touch, free today only.

MapQuest has a Navigator GPS App for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Here’s a SyncBox that does transfers between USB devices.

Lots of BlackBerry news. Like BlackBerry 6 is in the Third Quarter of 2010. There is a BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G leaked on day before a big WES 2010.

The Nexus One is coming to Vodafone UK.

Here is some iPad cases Skinny and Slick from Acme Made.

This WOWee One portable speaker can turn any flat surface into a speaker.

This app could Sync your iPhone to the iPod Touch to the computer, but Apple may never approve of it.

This iPod with a camera showed up on eBay, but not for long.

Here’s the Praktica’s Point-and-shoot camera the Luxmedia 12-Z4.

Here’s Freetalk’s Everyman HD, which is up for pre-order.

Acer has an eco-friendly LCD monitor, the V193Bwmd.

Here’s the Samsung 9000 LED LCD TV Series.

Check out the very first YouTube video, celebrating its fifth anniversary.

Floppy disks are going the way of the dead format, starting with Sony.

Lastly, here’s the Husqvarna DXR 310 robot, for destruction.

Posted by on April 26th, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Weekend Edition, April 25, 2010

I’ll start with this DROP GPS system for the blind.

Here’s a low-budget MID tablet from Eken.

Speaking of low-priced tablets, check out the APad.

Speaking again of tablets, the ASUS Eee Pad will be officially announced soon.

Here’s a phone with a big 26-core CPU known as the QderoPateo Ouidoo.

The HP Swing, a motion controller for the PC.

Great pianist Lang Lang uses an iPad for his performance.

Check out the Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet and Cruz Reader.

Lastly, these Cyprus touchscreens will soon have a hovering ability, so you can use them without touching them.

Posted by on April 25th, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Friday, April 23, 2010

There’s not going to be a lot of posts today, because I’m sort of taking a “day-off”.

You may have noticed that Irreverent Reverence didn’t post either, and I have a reason for that, too. I will explain that one later.

We’ll start with this Blue Flow monitoring asthma via mobile phone.

Apparently, there are problems with the HTC Desire and HTC Legend in Europe.

This is the Dragon iPad docking station.

This is a new Vodafone Italy ad that is very, very awesome.

This is The Mint: A Swiffer robot.

Lastly, check out this Champ Sofa.

Have a good weekend.

Posted by on April 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Thursday, April 22, 2010

Here’s some interesting thing, the Li Seng Vbook.

You can get the Archos 7 Home Tablet for pre-order from Amazon.

Here is the MiLi Power Skin, the thinnest iPhone external battery.

Apparently, the HTC Hero could have some overheating problems.

Check out this MSI GX650 gaming notebook.

Here’s the Android running on the iPhone.

Here is the Quill Concept All-Terrain Vehicle.

He’e's a train interior concept that can retract its seats.

This is the AILA robot that knows how to hold things.

Here’s the Hitachi CP-X3011 3LCD Projector.

I’m sure you know that I like Hulu, and they will be offering a Hulu plus service.

Avatar is the first Vudu HDX film to offer special features.

Here’s a BeetleCam to rove about and take pictures, presumably into enemy territory.

Here’s a Tiny camera that actually works.

Fujifilm has made a HDP-L1 3D memory card player.

Posted by on April 22nd, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Wednesday, April 21, 2010

We’ll start with the Hanvon F10 TouchPad.

Here is a shot of Microsoft’s Project Natal. Where did it come from?

Philips has a dual SIM card phone known as the Xenium X510.

Check out DJ Rana Sobhany, rockin’ on two iPads, baby!

ASUS EeeKeyboard is finally ready for pre-order now.

Creative has a new series of Bluetooth Speakers.

This iPhone accessory known as the VeriFone is now available.

This is a docking station for a laptop. It’s not bad, really.

I feel sorry for this man who lost a finger over an iPad.

This is a Concept USB drive is color-coded.

For those who are stuck in Europe thanks to Eyjafjallajokull should consult this Lonely Planet App.

The Microsoft Courier has a release date.

Here’s a Digital Eyepiece for the Telescopes.

Thanko has a Wireless Webcam.

An executive at Nokia, Anssi Vanjoki, says cameraphones could replace SLRs. Oh no he didnt!

Sony has three big products to announce. The HT-CT350 and HT-CT150 3.1 Sound bars, as well as the HT-SF470 5.1 Surround Sound system.

Panasonic wants to increase 3D panel production by 30 percent.

Check out this Universal Packing System.

Posted by on April 21st, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Here’s a unique USB flash drive from Adidas.

This is a GPS device that is embedded in a visor. Why haven’t someone thought of this already?

Here’s a new Bluetooth headset known from Plantronics: the Explorer 395.

Yesterday, we covered a Mark Fiore app that is getting approval after all, and Steve Jobs had something to say about Android as well.

A Candian company called Neutrano is developing a WristFone.

Want Windows on the iPad? Here is the LogMeIn.

Lenovo has a new L Series of laptops.

Check out Ford’s Sync AppLink made for BlackBerry and Android.

Here is the Panasonic TY-CC10W Skype camera for VIERA TVs.

Here’s some info about Sharp’s 46-inch Quattron LE821E HDTV.

Pioneer’s new Blu-ray players have both iPhone and iPod Touch controls.

Samsung is working on some 20nm NAND Flash Memory.

Panasonic DMC-G2 and DMC-G10 pricing.

HTC wants to bring 1080p video capture to their phones.

Here’s an E-ink newspaper that could happen.

Posted by on April 20th, 2010 No Comments

Irreverent Reverence, Day 111: People do stupid things

The Bible is full of people who do stupid things. Sometimes, I can’t believe how stupid they are.

Read Judges 11-12, 1 Corinthians 8, and the entry here.

Posted by on April 20th, 2010 No Comments

Irreverent Reverence, Day 110: Every Tree Has a Fruit

Jotham tells an odd story in the reading that just doesn’t plain make sense.

Go ahead and read Judges 9-10, 1 Corinthians 7, and then the entry.

Posted by on April 19th, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Monday, April 19, 2010

Interested in a SIM unlock for Palm Pre.

The iPad Version 2 is rumored to have an OLED screen.

This is the Kangaroom, a charging station for the wall like no other.

A Pulitzer Prize winner’s cartoon app is not being approved by Apple.

The Samsung SCH-U820 Reality is now available on Verizon Wireless.

The Pano iPhone app gets a price reduction, for a limited time.

An old Arcade game known as Cobra Command is available for the iPhone and iPod Touch for free today. Hurry.

The iPhone OS 4.0 has Integrated Social Networking.

Garmin coming out with 3700 nuvi series.

Here’s the Sharp NetWalker PC-T1 tablet.

Here’s the Holocube Touch, an advanced version of the Holocube.

Check out this private video experience with the TVHat.

Here is the Icreon HUWB-3000 PC to TV Kit.

This is the Optoma GT720 1080p Projector.

Here’s the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Update.

Check out this Jetyo HDV-T900 camcorder with Dual solar cells.

Here’s a Spy Camera Sports Watch.

Lastly, here is an octopus that steals a diver’s camera.

Posted by on April 19th, 2010 No Comments

Irreverent Reverence, Day 109: The Few, the Faithful, and the Stupid

In the book of Judges, the Lord seems to want a rebellion to be smaller rather than bigger.

Want to see why? Read Judges 7-8, 1 Corinthians 6, and then the entry.

Posted by on April 18th, 2010 105 Comments

Tech News for the Day, Weekend Edition, April 17-18

Check out this tear-down of the iPad by TechRestore.

Here is the Olivetti Olibook M1025 laptop.

If you recall the Microsoft Kin ad that was so controversial, a questionable scene has been yanked.

A game known as Sword of Fargoal is free today.

Here’s some iPhone 4G Rumors.

Speaking of Rumors, there are rumors of Barnes and Noble Nook 2.

The HTC Droid Incredible coming from April 29th from Verizon.

Sprint is offering a free iPad case with the purchase of Overdrive at Best Buy.

The rumored Dell Streak comes in 7 and 10 inch models.

Posted by on April 18th, 2010 No Comments

Irreverent Reverence, Day 108: Proud of the Wrong Things

In the Old Testament, someone did the right thing, but people were worried about the consequences rather than the stand for integrity.

Read Judges 5-6, 1 Corinthians 5, and the entry.

Posted by on April 17th, 2010 No Comments

Irreverent Reverence, Day 107: Sometimes it takes a Pawn

If you’ve ever felt insignificant, then you might want to consider how the little guy has stood up to the big guy. Like Ehud and Jael.

Just read Judges 3-4, 1 Corinthians 4, and then the entry.

Posted by on April 16th, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Friday, April 16, 2010

If you enjoy the show Glee like I do, then you should know that there is an App for that.

Here’s the conceptual e-book reader from Fujitsu.

Check out this odd use for an iPad with the Sprocket Pocket.

Here’s a concept that some guys are working on called the Moject.

Welcome to what may be the first NES Emulator for the Kindle.

Here’s another concept with HP’s wrist-mounted e-ink display.

You may or not want to see this controversial Microsoft Kin Ad.

Now there is another in-dash iPad, with Soundman.

You could name HTC’s next phone. See here for more.

Google is developing a Search Engine for Twitter.

The iPad Camera Connection Kit could do USB audio.

This is the DP-SLR, made for viewing DSLR pictures.

This is the RED EPIC camera, on display at NAB this year.

Here’s the TVLogic LUM-560W Quad HD, it might be better than 3D.

This is the GPNC TV, another one that runs on Android.

The new BenQ line of TVs have a 12 million to one contrast, buddy.

Posted by on April 16th, 2010 1 Comment

Irreverent Reverence, Day 106: Wanted: Leadership

It would appear that Godly leadership is need, everywhere. But where will it come from?

Read up on Judges 1-2, 1 Corinthians 3, and then the entry here.

Posted by on April 15th, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Thursday, April 15, 2010

Opera Mini has received one million downloads on the first day.

This is the AVA concept phone, with a pull-out secondary screen.

You can get Last Front, for the iPhone/iPod Touch for free today.

It is a possibility that Skyfire is coming to the iPhone.

Here’s an iPad clone known as the Moonse E-7001 tablet.

The RipCode Transact Transcoder V6 is one way of bringing Flash to Apple Products.

This Konnet Power Pyramid Supreme is for recharging PS3 and Xbox 360 controllers.

AT&T is dropping Luke Wilson from their ads. Hooray!

Every Twitter entry has been archived at the Library of Congress.
Check out this hoodie that can update Facebook.

Check out the Doxie portable scanner.

Check out this concept DSLR that could easily be a new standard for DSLR cameras.

Welcome to the Holga 120 lomo-cam that can take 3D pictures.

Here’s the Popbox, now available ahead of its original summer 2010 launch.

Universal wants to put at “flipper” discs that are both Blu-ray and DVD.

The Shrek trilogy is going to be converted to 3D.

Here’s the Winscape, an interesting way of making a view without something to look at.

This is the Microsoft Method All-in-one from 13 Tech Design.

Posted by on April 15th, 2010 No Comments

Irreverent Reverence, Day 105: Getting the Last Word In

When Joshua was about to die, there was a lot to say. It wasn’t what you think.

Read Joshua 23-24, 1 Corinthians 2, and the entry.

Posted by on April 14th, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Wednesday, April 14, 2010

The myTouch Slide comes in many colors.

Huawei is up to a lot of interesting things, like the C8600 smartphone.

Here’s the Strax SoundSleeve for the iPad.

Speaking of the iPad, here is the cheapest iPad stand you’ll see.

Speaking again of the iPad, this is the Vaja iPad cover.

Droid lovers might appreciate the Game Gripper for the Droid.

Like all the new tablets that are coming out? Check out the Onda VX560 Tablet.

Toshiba has something new with the Tecra M11 business notebook.

Here’s some interesting news, Google buys Plink.

Also for the iPad is an announcement that its global release is officially delayed.

Here’s the VLogic TDM-150W, and OLED HDTV that can do 3D.

Speaking of 3D, Toshiba is doing a 3D TV.

Speaking of 3D, DXG has a camcorder that does 3D.

Cables to Go has this TruLink WirelessHD Kit.

Sony has a new 35mm digital camera at NAB.

This is the Mertz active vision robotic head a way of making a robot learn.

Here’s some groovy technology with the Festo AirMotion Rid Simulator.

Yet another mini-sub with the Nautilus VAS Luxury Submersible

Posted by on April 14th, 2010 No Comments

Irreverent Reverence, Day 104: Split Up? No Problem!

What is with this whole denomination thing? Can’t we just do the whole Christian thing?

Read up in Joshua 21-22, 1 Corinthians 1, and then the entry.

Posted by on April 13th, 2010 No Comments

Tech News for the Day, Tuesday, April 12, 2010

You know those new Microsoft phones we discussed earlier? SanDisk said that their microSDs would be perfect for them, but the Kin1 and Kin2 don’t take microSDs.

If only all USB hubs were like the SmartE USB Extender.

Google Earth is going 3D.

Here’s an interesting charger called the Cube Magic.

Here’s an interesting iPad ebook application for Alice and Wonderland.

Here is a Google Mobile App for the iPad.

Here’s the WePad, with a price and a release date.

Here’s a cool iPad game known as SketchNation.

The company Palm could be bought up by Huawei.

Apple is releasing Core i5 and Core i7 Macbook Pros.

Here is some biodegradable 3D glasses.

Hitachi is working on some glasses-free 3D LCD.

Better get your Netflix for the Wii.

The Vision Research Phantom Flex has been unveiled at NAB.

The Season Finale of House will be shot with Canon 5D MarkII cameras.

Here’s a Focus ring for the DSLR with iPhone.

This is the automated helicopter that stop some drug traffickers.

Here is a multi-touch floor that can do wonders.

Posted by on April 13th, 2010 No Comments

Irreverent Reverence, Day 103: Causing Divisions

This is one of those posts where I like to talk about divisions in the church.

Go ahead and read Joshua 19-20, Romans 16, and then the entry.

Posted by on April 12th, 2010 No Comments

 

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