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While many of the BlackBerry models out there are arguably more capable than Apple’s iPhone (i.e. GPS integration, not locked to AT&T, etc.), most would agree that the iPhone user interface is a bit more slick. The bPhone theme for BlackBerry lets you have your cake and eat it too.…
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October 2nd, 2007 by: Technabob
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HP today revealed a prototype for a new handheld video game system which would take cues from your real-world environment and embed them into the game play.
The Mscape concept allows you to use the portable gaming device as a “lens” to the world around you, superimposing interactive elements into…
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September 27th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Those of us in the States tend to think of GPS navigators as relatively utilitarian devices that help us find our way when we’re too afraid to ask for directions at the gas station. In Asia, GPS devices seem to be on the way to becoming much more.
Case-in-point: the…
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August 25th, 2007 by: Technabob
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If your definition of being active is more than hanging out in your living room playing Wii Sports…, here’s a cool new gadget that could really come in handy.
Westech Korea is launching this new portable wrist-worn GPS device which is designed specifically for sports applications. The Pyxis RGPS-300
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July 30th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Apple today released the most comprehensive demonstration of the iPhone to date. The 20-minute long iPhone guided tour shows off many of the features of the much-anticipated device in more detail than ever.
The video really shows off how compact the iPhone is relative to the demonstrator’s hand. It’s really…
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June 22nd, 2007 by: Technabob
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The latest media player from iRiver has got to be one of the most beautifully designed gadgets I’ve seen in a while.
The iRiver NV features a clean minimal design with a large 7-inch LCD screen. Its primary input device is a dramatic scroll wheel, which happens to feature a…
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June 18th, 2007 by: Technabob
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We’d all like to think that Rover would know how to find his way home if he got lost, but this nifty bit of high-tech gear could help to stack the odds in your pups favor.
The RoamEO system is a sophisticated GPS tracking system for your dog. The device…
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May 20th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Don’t let the decidedly old school design of this car radio fool you. Beneath its surface, the Becker Mexico 7948 radio is loaded with modern technology.
While it might look like a radio from the 60′s or 70′s, the Becker Mexico has a plethora of tricks up its sleeve. The…
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May 13th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Research in Motion today announced their latest smartphone model, the BlackBerry 8800. The new model adds numerous features including GPS tracking, expandable memory, and a long-lasting battery.
The 8800 is a full quad-band GSM/EDGE phone, and lifts many of the features found in the popular BlackBerry Pearl model, such as…
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February 12th, 2007 by: Technabob
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GPS maker Dash has announced that they’ve signed a deal with Yahoo! Local to provide their search capabilities on in-car GPS navigation systems. While the idea of points-of-interest data on GPS devices isn’t novel, using a quality real-time data source such as Yahoo! might give these GPS systems a leg…
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January 4th, 2007 by: Technabob