Gadgets and New Technologies

Motorola will be ousting its H680 Bluetooth headset with the H690, featuring dual microphones and echo-reducing software that Motorola claims to deliver a more crisp call for recipients, while the redesigned earbud is meant to be easier on your ear in the long run. Currently, Motorola has pegged a 5.5 hour talktime to the headset. As for the ROKR EQ3, this speaker is a first for Motorola. Targeting music-centric handsets like the ROKR E8 and PMPs, the EQ3 folds out from a travel-sized block, connecting to the (thankfully) 3.5mm headphone jack or through Bluetooth. A quartet of AAA batteries will be able to power the EQ3 up to 12 hours. Both the H690 and EQ3 will ship this spring, with no word on pricing as at press time. (Read the full post about ‘More Motorola CTIA News’…)

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Nokia’s Internet Tablet line has always been something of an odd duck. The first iteration was a touchscreen-only job whose operating system was about as user-friendly as the Linux nerds who used it. But with every update this family of open-source palmtops has eked closer to the mainstream, first sprouting a camera, then a keyboard, and now, with the N810 refresh announced a few minutes ago, WiMax and a sexy darkened paintjob. It’s called, not surprisingly, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet: WiMax Edition. Just rolls off the tongue. It’s due out this summer at a price TBD. Before you ask, no, it still isn’t a phone. But if WiMax gets as ubiquitous as its boosters would like us to believe, Nokia’s tablets won’t need cellular capabilities. (Read the full post about ‘Nokia Unveils WiMax-Enabled N810 Internet Tablet’…)

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Chris Pirillo has discovered a backdoor in Windows XP that allows users to upgrade to Vista completely free of charge. John Biggs over at CrunchGear has successfully used it on all of his machines and I just upgraded my girlfriend’s and all seems to be well.

(Read the full post about ‘Upgrade to Vista from XP — for free?’…)

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While technically, the April 1 release of Nokia’s WiMAX-enabled N810 is still just a rumor, more evidence suggests that this might be more than just a distinct possibility. Especially now that CTIA is well on its way, its quite easy to see how all these “in the wild” photos end up in public. The image above came from a Nokia employee’s Flickr page with two others, but checking on it now, you’ll find that these photos have been removed. Good thing a forum member at Internet Tablet Talk saved a copy of the first one, or else there would be no way to prove the integrity of this rumor. Perhaps tomorrow, we’ll see some official N810 product shots, and maybe even the Flickr photos will be restored on the Net by its owner. (Read the full post about ‘Nokia N810 with WiMAX in the wild’…)

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For stylish runners who want to make sure they’re not slacking off on their daily routine, perhaps there’s nothing better than Nike running shoes paired with a Nike+ accessory. The Nike+ iPod was one formidable setup but Nike’s latest move shows just how fruitful the partnership turned out to be. Apparently, Nike has ditched the Nike+ iPod setup and instead will deliver its own brand of accessory to go with the Nike+ service. Nike’s new accessory will be called the Nike+ Sportband, and yes, this is what Nike minus ipod is going to be all about.

(Read the full post about ‘Nike+ Sportband to be made available next week’…)

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Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:42AM by Darren MurphFiled under: Gaming If you thought a Colorware’d DS Lite was the new heat, get a load of this. The company famous for making gadgetry of all kinds look its best has turned its talents on the iconic Guitar Hero axe, and we must say, we’re infatuated. Wii, Xbox 360 and playstation 3 thrashers are all invited, and while users can join the revolution for as little as $198 (that includes the title and a painted instrument), current slingers can send their guitar in and get it colorized for as little as $99. For those on a budget, we strongly recommend not clicking the links below. Those completely unafraid of purging their wallet on impulse buys can go ahead.[Thanks, Adam]Read - Colorwa (Read the full post about ‘Colorware gets ahold of Guitar Hero axes — we’re in love’…)

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Usually, when someone asks me what kind of computer would be a great buy, I’d just tell them to stay away from clunky desktops to make sure that they don’t get something that’s half-baked (a lot of desktop PCs are like that nowadays). Many desktop PCs are simply not worth the second look that they used to command. Plus it’s easier to work with a mobile. But in continuing its tradition of trying to bring back the sex in desktop setups, HP rolls out the Pavilion m9200t. It’s a media-centric desktop PC that’s so full of features, HP didn’t need to include a keyboard and mouse in the sales package… just kidding! (Read the full post about ‘HP tries to bring the “top” back in desktop with Pavilion m9200t’…)

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Christopher’s journey is guided by a mysterious black box. How does it know where to send him? Where has this dark technology come from? And will it help Christopher find his dream or lead him into his worst nightmare? Find the coordinates. Solve the mystery.

Take on the Black Box mystery for your chance to win a Nokia 500 Auto Navigation.

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Plantronics has announced its new Bluetooth headset model, the Discovery 925 earpiece collection for both men and women. The Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece collection is a set of headsets which answer both design and performance needs of consumers today. Released in unique palette of colors, Onxy Black, Alchemy Gold and Cerise Pink, the 925 earpiece was treated with glass beads and fire-blasted for a deep enamel-like finish. Plantronics must have forgotten that they were actually creating a Bluetooth headset and not a piece of fine jewelry when they created the Discovery 925 headsets. From the photos alone, the Discovery 925 headset definitely looks sleek and uber cool. (Read the full post about ‘Plantronics intro’s the elegant Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece collection’…)

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Now the Okoro ZX100’s a HTPC that ain’t too shabby when it comes to system specifications and performance. Check it out. Intel 3GHz processor 3GB RAM NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT video card 32GB SSD drive for OS 1TB hard drive for media storage Hybrid hd dvd and Blu-ray playerPrices for this muscle PC start from $6,000 upwards, and it comes in a range of ultra funky colors. (Read the full post about ‘Okoro ZX100 HTPC’…)

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