It is a bit surprise that Square-Enix, the developer of Dragon Quest series, decided to jump from the PlayStation 2 to Nintendo DS. But, this could add something new to spice up the series. Nintendo DS allows the game to feature 4-player co-op play, and it’s also portable. Too bad for PS 3 folks, isn’t it?

Dragon Quest IX Coming To Nintendo DS [via kotaku]

Regardless how “true” the story is, we know that now the world has reliable GPS system to help you save time finding the quickest direction to drive. With GPS system, you shall never get lost again. And if you are looking for the new navigation system for your vehicles, ViaMichelin’s X-930 is the one for you.

X-930 is a portable in vehicle GPS system with the lightest weight in its class. It has the latest GPS receiver technology that is based on SiRFstarIII chip, plus a complete set of pre-loaded U.S. maps and points of interest. This product builds on Michelin’s over 100 years of maps and guides publishing experience featuring speed warner, clear and precise voice instructions, and powerful and quick route calculation.

Price: $279.99 

ViaMichelin releases first US-made GPS mapper [via electronista]

There is not much information available at this tournament, but Gibson is listed as one of the sponsors. Though I don’t know what the prizes would be, there is a possibility that a REAL guitar will be included. Let’s cross our fingers.

To join the tournament, you must register at an actual store, but it seems that they haven’t announced yet which stores are actually hosting the events. The best way is perhaps to call your local store and check. I will post about this again when more information is available.

GameStop Hosts Mysterious Guitar Hero 2 Tournament [via kotaku]

When iTune Music Store came along, things had been changed since buying the online music become conveniently available. And, the RIAA had done their job to protect musicians’ right. However, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the RIAA is currently petitioning the panel of federal government Copyright Royalty Judges to “to lower the rates paid to publishers and songwriters for use of lyrics and melodies in applications like cell phone ring tones and other digital recordings.”

Does it seem right for the RIAA to let artists down when they are in need? In the changing of time when the CD recording is not a major sell anymore, cell phone ring tones are one of the remaining highly profitable mediums. What is the beautiful claim that artists need to be protected from piracy. The organization seems to be just the tool of the major record labels and publishers who have been known for never really care about the artists in the first place.

RIAA petitions to lower artist royalties, weakens piracy arguments [via engadget]

The CUF271 is a USB flash drive that works with both MACs and PCs. It operates with Windows98/Me/200/XP, Linux 2.4.x, and Mac OS 9.1/Mac OS X. An LED indicator flashes like Rudolph at a Christmas party while the drive reading and writing data.

You’d need no driver for this CUF271 unless you are operating with Windows98 system. The drive features smart dual bootable at USB-HDD or USB-ZIP. The reading speed is at 1,000Kb/s and writing speed is at 750. CUF271 can operate under temperature from -10C to 55C, and has capacity available from 128MB to 2GB. There is no price listed on this item yet.

Special Model for Merry Christmas [via Vafor]

The Teddy Music Box has 30 preloaded tunes, and the bear on the corner can light up to 7 colors while performing. Powered by 3 x AA batteries, the music box also comes with an audio guidance system to teach you all of its functions. Cool, isn’t it? 

Too bad that the Teddy Music Box won’t be available until mid February 2007 otherwise it will make the best charismas gift this year. I’d say it is a good idea to get this toy for your little daughter, girlfriend, or yourself. The suggested price for this gorgeous tiny Teddy bear music box is 13,340 Yen or approximately $115.

Teddy Music Box did I say cute [via newlaunches]

Griffin has introduced iClear and Disko that’s supposed to be your hippest iPod protection. The iClear provides a total protection for your iPod yet allowing easy access to the iPod’s control wheel, audio jack, on switch, USB port, and LED. It is “a tough, polycarbonate two-piece shell that is strong enough to take the daily abuse of active lifestyle.”

The Disko is as tough as iClear, but it also deliver a ring of colored LED around the click wheel that can light up, swirl, flash or chase in a variety of fun pattern. Spice up your iPod with 3 light colors and 5 lighting sequences, Disko is available in clear or clack polycarbonate. The suggested price for iClear is $19.99 and Disko is $29.99.

Griffin’s iClear and Disko cases for iPod Nano [via newlaunches]

Nicostopper is produced by Fagor, the ordinarily kitchen specialist. A device controls your access to cigarettes by using a media player. It holds up to 10 cigarettes and releases them only on schedule allowing you to limit your smoking habit entirely. You can also set some preferences after the cigarettes have been loaded.

The color screen on Niccostopper displays a self-help message when the cigarette is delivered reminding why you should limit your smoking – could be some encouraging words from your family’s members or someone you care. If the Nicostopper sounds right to you, get one for youself for $300 today.

Fagor Nicostopper controls access to cigarettes [via electronista]

However, you need PSP that has at least firmware revision 3.01 to play the game. The title including Crash Bandicoot, Tekken2, and Syphon Filter can be purchased for $5.99. All you need is your PSP and USB cable.

PSOne games now available for the PSP, via the PS3 [via gamepro]

This new phone is equipped with Windows Mobile 5.0 PPC Phone Edition, 2.0 megapixel camera with auto focus. The phone can play most video and audio formats and has micro SD slop available. The phone also features business card reader, digital power amp, MS Office View and Edit, handfree speaker handwriting and Chinese voice recognition, Bluetooth, VibTonz, and real voice dictionary.

Too bad that we have to wait since Samsung has not planned to release the phone outside of China, but it wouldn’t be too long until the i718 makes its way to the U.S. Now, we just have to wait.

Samsung preps i718 Windows Mobile smartphone [via electronista, samsungitu2006]

The Gorillapod is a tripod with three flexible legs that can rotate 360 degrees. It can grip on to just about anything. Whether you are shooting with a small digital camera, an SLR, or a video camera, the Gorilapod is there for you.

Price: £19.95 ($24.20)

Gorillapod [via boysstuff.co.uk]

The tool includes stainless steel screw driver, pliers, can opener, super bright LED flashlight, and removable 512MB flash drive.

Price: $59

Geeks: Cyber Snipa Dog Tags [via tesora.com.au]

HS500 is a 5 x 65W 5.1-channel integrated home theater system that comes with pixel to pixel processing and up scaling to 720p or 1080i through an HDMI out put. It also plays a variety of media formats including DVD-Audio and major image and sound files from either CD or DVD recorded discs or via USB connections. The audio system consists of five two-way speakers, 12-inch woofer with 200-watt amplifier.

Price: $1,199

Home Theater Systems HS 500 [via Harmankardon]

The EH100HP is an ear hook stereo headphones for all levels of hearing. With Linx Audio technology, the headphone delivers maximum speech clarity, soft clips distortion, restricts electromagnetic interference, and increased perceived loudness without increasing volume. It is an ideal headphone for working out, running, or for interactive games. You can use EH100HP in any computers and MP3, CD or DVD players. The product is still in development. The suggested retail price is $132.99 but you can order today with special pre-market price for $49.99

Ear Hook Stereo Headphones for All Levels of Hearing [via Able Plannet]

The phone also supports the ultra fast UMTS data transmission for downloads, music clips, and email. With Cingular video service, you can watch video, TV, news, and more. The phone comes with 4x zoom & video VGA camera, Bluetooth, MPEG4 and RealVideo support, MobiTV & MobiRadio, Quad-band world phone with domestic UMTS, and more. It weights only 3.27onces with 3.36 x 1.89 x .90 inches. The talk time is up to 5 hours with up to 12 days standby time. The CU400 is now available from Cingular for $230 at retail or $30 with a two-year agreement plan.

LG CU400 marks first 3G push-to-talk Cingular phone [via electronista]

Halo 3 CGI trailer now live [via videogamesblogger]

The M2010 uses Intel Core 2 Duo processor and comes with Window XP Professional, Home Edition, or Media Center Edition 2005. It supports up to 4GB of dual channel DDR2 memory. The on-board sound system provides 8 speakers and subwoofer that perform like a premium home entertainment system. The unit also comes with totally 240GB of two hard drives and 8x DVD/CD burner. 18.85” W x 2.90” H x 15.90” D with 18.30 lbs.

Price: $2,999

Dell Home Systems XPS M2010 [via cesweb.org]

The new generation of Netgear Skype WiFi Phone, the SPH101, will gets you off your computer entirely. With a WiFi network and this handset, you can make free calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world at anytime. This phone will help you to be more available for your friends to call since there is no need to be on your PC to stay connects. You can even makes a call to ordinary phone for just pennies a minute. You pay what you use because there is no monthly fee for the service. Get your Netgear SPH101 today for a sum of $467 then what you need is just a Skype account, and you are good to go.

Wireless Skype Phone Model SPH101 [via Netgear]

The 300i is a flat speaker: meaning that it produces extremely clear, uncolored, and realistic sound with frequency response of 95 – 22 KHz.  The 300i FS and 300i ST will be highlighted at the 2007 International CES, which runs January 8-11 in Las Vegas, in booth number 29-133.

Final Sound 300i and complementary sub-woofers [via shinyshiny.tv, Final Sound]

Unlike its competitors, this IDS-01b comes in metallic colors that match up with the second-generation iPod nano. This active-stereo speaker system has 6 watt per channel speaker and allows you to charge, synchronize, and listen to your iPod. It is also compatible with all iPod hardware including nano and video. Synchronize with your Macs or PCs via USB port.

Price: £35 ($69)

Intempo launches color-matching iPod speakers [via electronista]

I’d say this Mickey Mouse MP3 player is just right for kids (pretty girls, perhaps?) and people who are young-at-heart (and this may include me, ha ha ha). It comes with Disney Music samples, and you know that Disney Music is a good music. This MP3 player can play both MP3 and WMA audio formats. It has 128MB of build-in memory. If that is not enough for you, the SD/MMC slot is also available allowing expandable memory up to 1GB.

The build-in rechargeable battery allows up to 10 hours of play back time. The unit also comes with an audio-jack, lanyard, and ear-bud headphones, and USB port with 4 1/5” H x 1 ½” W x 3/5” D. Plastic/metal.

Price: $49.99

Mickey Mouse MP3 Player [via uberreview]

Purchase a Casio XJ-S30 Super Slim Projector for a price of $1,499 and get $100 rebate offer between November 15, 2006 and December 15, 2006.

High Luminosity Mobile Projector [via superslimprojector]

Pocket photo album – a pocket full of pictures [via shinyshiny.tv]

With Intensity, you can switch between HD and SD video standards including HDTV 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/60, 720p/50, NTSC and PAL. There are two audio channels allowed sound to pass through at the same time. You can also perform live mixing of two HDV cameras using a pair of Intensity cards and Blackmagic’s On-Air 2.0 software. Experience the Intensity today for the price of $249.

Blackmagic Intensity HDMI I/O card [via electronista]

The HCB-700 comes with two separated unites. The control unit can be attached to your hand while mounting info display at the eye level – i.e. on the car’s dashboard or close to the rearview mirror. With the Bluetooth technology, you don’t even have to take the phone out. This HCB-700 cost £99.95 ($131)

Truly handsfree with Voice Digit Dialling [via Sony Ericsson]

Philips CD5351S DECT features digital answering machine with 15-minute recording time and illuminated message-counter on base, icon-driven color menu, selectable wallpapers, games, SMS, identify call ID by the ringtone, and hands-free speakerphone. This Philips phone costs $89.

Welcome to the color world [via Philips]

Nordlof also mentioned that Ericsson believes broadband TV will be an important factor, and most telecom operators will have to offer television through their broadband networks in order to keep their customers.

Sony-Ericsson Looking To Take On Mobile And Broadband TV [via crunchgear]

Pocket Plasma is a 3” screen, battery operated, portable, and so small that you can clip it almost everywhere. The lighting of the Pocket Plasma will respond to environmental sounds. The flame is made of clear glass, and the center is white when off. Use 2 AAA batteries to power your Pocket Plasma. Bring it to parties and watch the lightning respond to the best of music or your voice. You can own this cool device for a sum of $45.

Pocket Plasma [via gadgets.dk]

This babe is a robotized Shiatsu massage chair able to automatically adapt the massage to each back’s needs. A sophisticated control panel, located in the arm of the chair, allows you to enjoy an automatic massage at just a press of button. Its new SensorScan massage system allows you to personalize up to 32 types of massages with the remote control, and with the most advance technology available, the Keyton massage chairs can analyze the user’s back muscles at more than 350 massage points giving you the best-possible massage for a price of $7,500.

Keyton Innova Massage Chair [Via Bornrich]