LG introduces its newest Android Gingerbread-powered smartphone. The LG Optimus EX features an NVIDIA 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor, which enables the device to play video clips of up to 1080p resolution. Earlier models could only play videos up to 720p. The device also has a four-inch LCD with 480 x 800 resolution and 700 nits of brightness, Android 2.3, 16GB of RAM, 8GB of onboard storage, 5-megapixel camera, and a front-facing VGA camera.The smartphone is now officially available in South Korea, with SK Telecom as its carrier. It comes in either black and silver or white and gold color schemes. Price of the LG Optimus EX, as well as details about international release, remain unclear.
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Samsung, despite its legal battles in every corner of the world, remains steadfast in releasing its products like the newly-available Galaxy Tab 8.9. The new Samsung tablet is available for pre-order in the United States, with shipments expected to begin October 2, as long as no U.S. authority would ban Samsung from doing so.
The Nokia N9 has begun shipping after months of rumors and pre-orders. The first–and last–Meego-powered handset from Nokia is available in anywhere except in United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. For everyone else, the 16GB model is priced at 480 euros (about $650), while the 64GB version comes just as expensive at 560 euros (about $757). Note that pricing and availability will vary by region.
Amazon is about to hold a press conference tomorrow (September 28). Apart from the location and time, nothing else was revealed in the invitations, but the tech community speculates that it could be the unveiling of Amazon’s new Kindle tablet, which they say would be named “Kindle Fire.”
With tablets now getting some much needed attention and interest coming from consumers, more and more of such devices are now slowly trying to gain entry into the market. So far, the market is dominated by the iPad and a bunch of Android tablets in the mix. One of the new players will be offering a Windows 7 tablet via the new Skytex Skytab S-series of tablet PC’s.
Samsung has made itself one of the formidable leaders in smartphones today. And it continues to come up with new smartphones regularly to keep the interest up from its widely increasing consumer base. One of its newest offerings is the Samsung Omnia W.
Japanese mobile carrier KDDI unveils three new handsets in its stable, all of which are Android-powered, waterproof, have WiMAX connectivity support, and possess an 8-megapixel camera. The Kyocera Digno is a slim smartphone line that comes in three different colors, while the Sharp AQUOS IS13SH features an ASV display, and the NEC Medias BR IS11 will come in pink, white, and blue color options. The announcement comes after KDDI introduces to its lineup the Fujitsu-Toshiba Arrows Z, HTC Evo 3D, and Motorola Photon.
Panasonic Japan has announced the development of its HOSPI-Rimo, a “communication assistance robot” that is specifically designed for hospital use. The HOSPI-Rimo (short for Remote Intelligence and Mobility) would enable bedridden patients to communicate with doctors or family members who are living far from her bedside through “virtual visits.” Patients can use the HOSPI-Rimo to talk to other people via HD-quality video chat.
When it comes to audio quality, it seems that people may have different preferences. This can become more obvious through choice of headphones. While a certain set of headphones may do for one person, it might not be that sufficient for the other. This is primarily the reason why Sony has recently launched a new XBA series of headphones, set to cater to the different audio quality needs of its customers.
It may be months away before Microsoft formally launches its Windows 8, but the company has unveiled a preview of its next-gen OS to developers and members of the press. Based on the images provided, the next version of Windows is radically different from its predecessors.
Pet dogs used to have microchips containing owner’s information implanted into their skin so the animals can be traced to their homes in case they get lost. Nowadays, GPS can also be used to track where their pets roam. The Retrieva GPS dog tracker is a collar with three years of research and development, promising that it can outperform any other tracking product for pets.
With digital cameras seemingly getting more and more advanced features, it is good to know that most are still quite user-friendly. And with digital cameras being one of the more common devices for everyone, it pays to have features that are easy to deal with. Most point and shoot cameras like the new Pentax Optio RZ18 has this quality.
Navigating through a laptop screen can sometimes be challenging for some people. Using the built-in touchpad in some laptops may provide only limited space for the fingers to go around. For those who look for a wider touchpad surface to work with, the Logitech Wireless Touchpad may just provide a very convenient option.
Using a digital camera tripod whenever you try to get into the picture is not always that convenient to use. Although they allow you to take self-shots or put yourself as part of the photos that you capture on your digital camera, it may also be troublesome to bring along. If you want something more handy and portable, then you may consider having this Gomite Tiltpod for digital cameras instead.
While a touchscreen display may already be convenient, Logitech is offering another option for those who have Android tablets. It is introducing the Logitech Wireless Mouse that is compatible for use with tablets that run on Android 3.1 and up. This wireless mouse may just help provide another means to interact with your tablet.
After giving it a dry run, Amazon has officially announced its AmazonLocal service, which offers Groupon-like deals straight from the Special Offers Kindle. Current Kindle owners need not fret because a new software update will go live in a few weeks.
HTC has been recently reported to have acquired Beats Audio, the company known to have introduced the wildly popular high end headphone, Beats by Dr. Dre. And now this partnership has come up with its first ever product employing the strengths in features from both companies. That product is the new HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio.
Yes, this is another iPhone 5 speculation report, but this time with a little bit of credibility. Case-Mate accidentally(?) posted product pages of iPhone 5 cases like this one before pulling them out and replaced them with a single landing page. We do not get to see much of the iPhone 5, but judging on how the rear camera is placed, its tapered back, and thinner casing, this next-gen smartphone looks like a combination of iPad 2 and the current iPod Touch.
You can find iPhone docks everywhere, but not so much iPad docks. Sony has recently announced two new models that work with the iPhone and iPod Touch, one of which can also play with the iPad.
You may not know Arthur Keir, but if you love retro technology, you better be. His estate has put up his precious collection of NASA-owned cameras for auction, like the Nikon F Photomic T (1965) you see on the picture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
In this site, you may also browse other users’ profile, looks for most popular picture, your own gallery or photo collection. In the search column, you can search using certain keywords. You also can add categories and other info when saving photo.
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.
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.
The first speaker was Anggit. She explained about how MbakDiskon established and the concept which differentiates MbakDiskon with other daily deals, insight about local business in Yogyakarta, and some other unique ways to add the number of users of MbakDiskon.
The next speaker was Guntur Sarwohadi, SoybeanSoft founder and CEO, a company which is recently got investment from East Ventures. Guntur shared his experience on this investment process.
The last speakers were two speakers from JogjaHub, Saga and Pranowo. They are co-founders of JogjaHub. Pranowo explained why they choose Yogyakarta to start JogjaHub in Yogyakarta. The reason is that Yogyakarta as a student city has a lot of geeks living in it. Unfortunately, their existence is still under recognition. Therefore, they created JogjaHub.
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.