Filed under: Robots
It’s taken a little while, but it seems that the first robot based on Microsoft’s Robotics Studio package is now available for sale, although it’s far from a consumer bot. Running a hefty $5,345, the so-called “e-nuvo WALK” robot from Japan’s ZMP (makers of the e-nuvo WHEEL, as well) measures 14 inches tall […]
AT&T Inc. Chief Executive Officer Randall Stephenson confirmed that the 3G version of the iPhone would be made available “next year”.
Plans for using the faster 3G data connection in the iPhone have not been secret. Steve Jobs has sta…
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Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless
A 20-year old EU legislation is on the brink of being abandoned, and it’s good news for those wanting more 3G across the pond. Reportedly, European Union telecom ministers supported proposals to “open radio frequencies allocated exclusively for GSM mobile phone services to other technologies, such as 3G mobile data.” If approved […]
Filed under: Home Entertainment
It looks like the folks at Twinbird have yet another option for those that like to keep all their gadgets waterproof, with it now rolling out the latest entry in its Zabady line: a luggable CD/MP3 player. Unlike wimpy “weather-resistant” players, however, this one seems to be the real deal, with it […]
Filed under: Home Entertainment
The long-running dispute between Tivo and EchoStar inched a little closer to resolution today, with the United States Patent Office issuing a non-appealable ruling saying that Tivo’s DVR-enabling “time warp” patent is valid. You might remember that Tivo sued EchoStar for violating that patent in Dish Network DVRs at the beginning of […]
Filed under: Portable Video
Although you’re better off looking Sanyo’s direction if you need one that’s waterproof, Corega has a couple of new micro-TVs for those who can manage to keep their distance from the waterways. The CG-1SG24TV is set to arrive in black / white motifs and feature a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 resolution LCD, […]
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Looks like the Taser parties are back on — Taser issued a terse rebuttal to the UN today, finding fault with its conclusion that being hit with a taser is equivalent to torture. Saying that the committee is “out of touch with the reality that confronts law enforcement officers every day worldwide,” […]
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Take note, Zune dudes and dudettes: the Zune Originals engraving — which has heretofore been relegated to the 4GB and 8GB flash versions of Microsoft’s new player — is now available on the big daddy, the 80GB. That’s right — now text, wild graphics, and combinations of the two can […]
Filed under: Cellphones
Yeah, we did a double take upon seeing the above image too, but believe it or not, that car phone is actually a new Bluetooth handsfree system. Developed by Cartel Mobile Solutions, this in-car setup can reportedly be installed into nearly any whip and will connect up with most every BT-enabled handset. From […]
Filed under: Cellphones
digg_url = \’http://digg.com/apple/AT_T_CEO_outs_3G_iPhone_You_ll_have_it_next_year\’;Of course the 3GiPhone is coming, that’s clearly in the evolution plan. As Jobs said himself, it’s only a matter of time until improved batteries allow for it. Still, when AT&T’s CEO Randall Stephenson says, “You’ll have it next year,” well, our ears tend to perk up. The remark was made […]