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Bravo 4100-series disc printer is crazy fast

, Jan 12th 2011 Discuss [4]

I have printed labels on printable CDs with my printer before and it’s a long process that seems to take forever on my home printer. A company called Primera Technology has unveiled a new disc printer that is the world's fastest. The printer is part of the Bravo-4100 series and it can print a CD about as quickly as you can read this post. Read The Full Story

iPhonECG turns your iPhone 4 into an ECG machine [Video]

, Dec 31st 2010 Discuss [0]

A new iPhone 4 accessory promises to turn the Apple smartphone into a clinic-quality ECG machine. The iPhonECG is a clip-on case for the handset with a pair of electrodes on the back; paired with the handset via Bluetooth, it sends ECG readings to the custom app. According to the developers, the case and app are expected to come in at under $100 when the iPhonECG reaches the market. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

SkyWire iPhone serial cable allows remote telescope control

, Dec 28th 2010 Discuss [4]

A serial connection is probably not the first port that sprang to mind while bemoaning Apple's shortage of socket options on iOS devices, but that's just what Southern Stars and Redpark are offering. The SkyWire is a $79 adapter for the iPhone 4, iPad or other iOS models that allows you to hook the handset up to various computer-controlled telescopes. Read The Full Story

HTC Media Link unboxing [Video]

, Dec 22nd 2010 Discuss [4]

It’s been a long time since we first caught sight of HTC’s Media Link, squeezed into an HTC Sense presentation back at the launch of the Desire HD and Desire Z. The two phones have launched and gone on sale, but it’s taken longer for the compact DLNA wireless streaming box to arrive. Patience has served us well, though, and now the Media Link is fresh on the SlashGear test bench.

Unboxing video after the cut

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Sony Ericsson confirm LiveView update in Jan 2011: Bluetooth fixes & more

, Dec 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

It's fair to say our lasting impressions of the Sony Ericsson LiveView were less than glowing, with Bluetooth connection issues and patchy functionality leaving us underwhelmed by the wireless Android sub-display. The good news is that Sony Ericsson has confirmed that the LiveView's firmware is indeed upgradable, with the first update due for release in January 2011. Read The Full Story

Sony Ericsson LiveView Review

, Dec 3rd 2010 Discuss [19]

A tiny sub-display, for remotely-controlling your Android smartphone and sneaking glances at incoming messages when you probably should be paying attention in class, in meetings or in the midst of romantic dinners: what’s not to like about Sony Ericsson’s LiveView? The compact OLED display promises to pick out the most important updates from your smartphone and push them out to your wrist or wherever you have the LiveView clipped, but does the real-world experience live up to the marketing promise? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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Wii Speak Phased Out by Nintendo …Maybe

, Dec 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Just about a half a month ago, we reported the fact that Nintendo was asking developers of the game Conduit 2 to not utilize Wii Speak in their game. Looks like it was because now, just a couple weeks later, they've announced they're going to completely phase out the Wii Speak peripheral - perhaps to replace it with something neater? Read The Full Story

LMP Keypad Bluetooth numeric pad for Mac hits FCC

, Nov 30th 2010 Discuss [5]

Apple's wireless QWERTY keyboard is a useful way of cutting the cord on your desktop, but it's not great for those doing frequent numerical entry. LMP appear to be addressing that shortcoming with their Keypad add-on, spotted clearing the FCC recently, a 28-key Bluetooth numeric keypad that snaps onto the side of the regular Apple 'board. Read The Full Story

Moshi Moshi MM03i Bluetooth handset packs iPhone dock

, Nov 25th 2010 Discuss [1]

Native Union won't give up on the idea of traditional handsets for modern smartphones, and their new Moshi Moshi MM03i even gives you somewhere to dock your iPhone. The new model has a MultiPoint Bluetooth-enabled handset and a special charge/sync cradle with a charging bay and an iPhone dock. Read The Full Story

iPad Magic Pinball accessory makes your tablet a table

, Nov 18th 2010 Discuss [1]

The iPad's sizeable display does make it rather apt for games like pinball, but New Potato Tech are taking things one step further with a custom iPad "Magic Pinball" accessory. Slot in your iPad, run the game (available through the App Store) and rather than tap at the tablet's screen you get proper buttons to hammer away at. Read The Full Story

Slimline PS3 Bluetooth headset incoming?

, Nov 3rd 2010 Discuss [0]

Sony's PS3 went from chubby to slim; isn't it about time the companion Bluetooth headset lost some of its tubbiness too?  A Kotaku tipster spotted a promo sleeve for what looks to be the second-gen Sony PS3 Bluetooth earpiece, with a $49.99 price-tag and what looks to be simpler fascia controls. Read The Full Story

Sony Ericsson LiveView Nov 19 UK release confirmed

, Nov 3rd 2010 Discuss [3]

The 1.3-inch Sony Ericsson LiveView display - that hooks up via Bluetooth to your Android smartphone and can show SMS, email, call and other information - has found itself a release date.  UK retailer Play is listing the LiveView for £49.99 ($80) with a November 19 release, just as we heard would be the case back in October. Read The Full Story
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