SlashGear Week In Review - Week 22 2009
SlashGear has been hanging out with Google this week, at the I/O 2009 conference. You can read our first day and second day highlights for…
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DJ Hero Limited Edition With Jay-Z And Eminem On The Way
Apparently, just the fact that a game called DJ Hero is on the way is not enough. Instead, Activision is also going to be releasing…
Read MoreViewSonic TrueView Digital Photo Frames Revealed
ViewSonic is always releasing new digital photo frames and today they've revealed three more that might be of interest to you. They are a part…
Read MoreAMEX Digital Venice-V38HD Rips DVDs
There are a lot more media hub options on the market nowadays than there used to be, so what's one more? The Venice-V38HD is the…
Read MoreFoxconn SZ901 Netbook With Linpus Lite Moblin V2 [Video]
On the eve of Computex 2009, some company's just can't keep their excitement to themselves. Foxconn have been spilling the details on their SZ901, and…
Read MoreXbox 360 Hulu Integration Rumored
Could Hulu and Microsoft be planning to announce integration of the former's streaming media service with the Xbox 360? That's one interpretation of Attack of…
Read MoreAtree Red Eye J2 PMP With Maniacal Glowing Controls
Is there space in your heart for a non-Apple PMP? Bearing a glowing red eye worryingly like that of HAL 9000, the atree Red Eye…
Read MoreVerbatim Mac Keyboard And Wireless Mice Launch
Verbatim have announced two new wireless mice and a keyboard with integrated speakers. The Verbatim TuneBoard keyboard has iTunes control keys, switchable backlighting and bass…
Read MoreMSI Wind Box DE200 Nettop With ATI Graphics
Hot on the heels of ASUS' new Eee Box nettops comes rival MSI's new Wind Box DE200. Sporting a new tapered design that reminds me…
Read MoreNEC VersaPro VS Netbook Gets Breakdown
The life of a super-skinny netbook is never straightforward. Just when you think you're set for a simple photoshoot, with journalists pawing at your 15.8mm…
Read MoreAlienware All Powerful M17x Laptop Revealed Early
Ah, the sweet smell of a broken embargo. Alienware's All Powerful M17x gaming notebook thought it had a few days of tease left in it,…
Read MoreWindows 7 HDD And SSD Performance Benchmarked: Whips Vista
Benchmarking Windows 7's performance with various hard-drives and SSDs may not sound like much fun, but when you consider how many people will end up…
Read MoreASUS Eee Box EB1002 And EB1006 With Discrete Graphics Tipped
Two new ASUS Eee Box nettops are in the works, according to listings on the Energy Star website. The ASUS Eee Box EB1002 and Eee…
Read MoreHTC Hero Shows Up In Promotional Video [Updated]
A video promo for the HTC Hero Android smartphone has shown up online, demonstrating the handset's new "Rosie" UI. No details regarding the origins of…
Read MoreColor Kindle Won't Launch For "Multiple Years"
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has suggested that a color Kindle will not reach the market for "multiple years". Speaking at the company's annual shareholder's meeting…
Read MoreSony Ericsson Yari Reviewed: Gesture Gaming Surprisingly Playable
Sony Ericsson's Yari motion-gaming handset only made its official debut last night, but already GSMArena have posted their review of the 5-megapixel slider. As you…
Read MoreITG xpPhone: WVGA Touchscreen, QWERTY & 3G
As descriptive names go, ITG's xpPhone says it all. The 4.8-inch WVGA touchscreen slider is, as you might expect, a phone, and runs, unsurprisingly, Windows…
Read MoreSharp Five-Color LCD Over 99% Of Visible Colors
Sharp have apparently developed a new five-color LCD that's capable of displaying more than 99-percent of real surface colors. That means that the display is…
Read MoreViliv Computex Plans Revealed: New MID & Netbook, WWAN-A-Plenty
Viliv have announced their plans for Computex, and there are a few interesting MID and UMPC tidbits that should keep them ahead of the game…
Read MorePixel Qi Demo 3Qi Indoor/outdoor/e-Ink Netbook Display
Pixel Qi have finally demonstrated their clever 3Qi screen, which mixes together indoor and outdoor readability together with an e-paper mode. The same panel is…
Read MoreQualcomm Smartbooks: Snapdragon Netbook & Smartphone Challenge
Qualcomm have been sharing their plans to take on Intel and the netbook market with a range of Snapdragon-powered Smartbooks. Bearing a similar design and…
Read MoreTiVo DirecTV PVR Delayed Until 2010
TiVo have pushed back their DirecTV TiVo DVR plans to early 2010, rather than the second-half of 2009 as originally suggested. Revealed in the company's…
Read MoreHulu Desktop App Reminds People How Good Boxee Made It
Hulu have announced a new desktop app, the imaginatively titled Hulu Desktop, which brings "lean-back viewing" to PC and Mac. The app allows the Hulu…
Read MoreSony W180 And W190 Cameras Debut In Europe
Sony introduced two new cameras today and for once they got a European debut before anywhere else. Both are pocket Cyber-shot cameras and bear the…
Read MoreSony Ericsson Yari And Aino Hands-On [Video]
SlashGear were at Sony Ericsson's London launch event for the Yari and Aino cellphones today, and we grabbed the chance to get some hands-on time…
Read MoreSony Ericsson Satio: Idou Comes To Market In Q4
Sony Ericsson have officially announced their flagship touchscreen cellphone, the Satio. Formerly known as the Idou, the Sony Ericsson Satio features a 3.5-inch 16:9 widescreen resistive touchscreen, quadband GSM…
Read MoreSony Ericsson Aino: Touchscreen, Sony Remote Play And 8.1MP Camera
As well as the Satio, Sony Ericsson announced another touchscreen handset today: the Aino. A slender slider with a 3-inch touchscreen and numeric keypad, the…
Read MoreSony Ericsson Yari With Motion-Sensitive Gaming
Sony Ericsson's final new cellphone today is the Yari, a motion-gaming handset that brings Wii-style games to a mobile handset. Yari uses sensors hidden in…
Read MoreAndroid 1.5 Cupcake Rolling Out OTA
It looks like G1 owners in the U.S. are getting the Cupcake update for their G1's pushed down over the air. The update should appear…
Read MoreSony Ericsson Satio Hands-On [Video]
Sony Ericsson's Satio has seen a few changes since its last MWC appearance (as the Idou), most of which have taken place on the inside. …
Read MoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Hits 30 Million Mark
Microsoft has something to be happy about today. They just announced that their Xbox 360 video game console has sold over 30 million units since…
Read MoreSuper Talent SSDs; Upgrade Kits Announced
Super Talent announced two new solid-state drive series today, the MasterDrive EX2 and the IX2, and upgrade kits for Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbooks, making…
Read MoreZune HD Gets Hands-On
Gizmodo got their hands on Microsoft's answer to the iPod Touch: the Zune HD. So far, they've only had a few minutes to play with…
Read MoreRumor: Comcast Bumping Internet Service Up To 100Mbps
Well this certainly is an interesting rumor. It seems that Comcast might be considering boosting their DOCSIS 3.0 cable Internet service up to 100Mbps. And…
Read MoreGoogle I/O Day 2: Google Wave [Updated x2]
Vincent is once again at the Google I/O developers conference in San Francisco, and right now, he's sitting through a keynote on the new service…
Read MoreGoogle Wave Demo For iPhone And Android
Vincent is covering the Google I/O developers conference right now. Google just dropped its newest service: Google Wave. This service offers combined communication through an…
Read MoreHP Mini 110 Reviewed: Their Best Netbook Yet
HP's new Mini 110 has been rocking the test bench of our friends over at LaptopMag, and the 10-inch netbook has not disappointed. Described as…
Read MorePalm Pre Tipped To Have Native iTunes Compatibility
Apple's iTunes software reportedly synchronizes with the upcoming Palm Pre smartphone, working "seamlessly" aside from an inability to handle copy-protected media. According to Fortune, the…
Read MoreHDMI 1.4 Adds Ethernet, Bi-Directional Audio, 1080p 3D
Internet-connected TVs and other home media devices could soon see a boost, as the new HDMI 1.4 standard bundles not only video and audio support…
Read MoreSony Tipped To Announce PSP Go At E3; PS3 Slim To Follow
Sony are preparing to announce the latest version of their handheld gaming system at E3 in a few days time, claims a trusted source, but…
Read More3G MacBook Air With Standard SSD & Cheaper Price Rumored
Apple are tipped to be preparing a new, cheaper MacBook Air range, complete with integrated 3G. The rumor, currently uncorroborated, suggests that the new ultraportables…
Read MoreiPhone Next-Gen Parts Listed By Wholesaler
A Chinese wholesaler has begun to offer parts supposedly for the third-generation Apple iPhone, including a replacement bezel and a replacement LCD display. Close examination…
Read MoreDell Studio 14z: $649 14-Inch Ultraportable
Dell have announced a budget ultraportable notebook, the Studio 14z series, with prices starting from $649. Based around a range of Intel Core 2 Duo…
Read MorePlantronics .Audio 995 Wireless Headset
Plantronics have announced their latest wireless headset, the Plantronics .Audio 995. Rather than use a standardized wireless technology such as Bluetooth, Plantronics have plumped for their own 2.4GHz system…
Read MoreClevo TN70M Touchscreen Convertible Atom Netbook Live Photos
Live photos of the Clevo TN70M convertible UMPC/netbook have emerged, courtesy of importer Mobilx. The 7-inch touchscreen device squeezes in a full QWERTY keyboard, 1.33GHz…
Read MoreClevo TN70M Convertible UMPC/netbook On Sale
It's been a while since we've seen a UMPC from Clevo - all the way back to March 2008 and the TN120R, in fact -…
Read MoreRubin Confirms 18-20 Android Phones On Sale By End Of Year
Google expect eighteen to twenty phones running their Android platform to be on the market by the end of 2009, according to mobile platforms senior…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1008HA Teardown: Sticky Tape Strikes Again
Looks like we spoke too soon when we declared the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell a mostly tape-free zone. Netbook Italia have dismantled the skinny…
Read MoreIntel Core i7 950 And Extreme 975 Appear
You've got to admire Intel's persistence: if you can't squeeze out AMD with slightly shady business practices, then crush them with new high-end processors. Two…
Read MorePlastic Logic E-Reader Gets 3G, New UI [Video]
Plastic Logic brought along their latest e-reader prototype to the D7 conference, and they've spilled a few more details ahead of the E Ink slate's…
Read MoreMicrosoft Touch Pack For Windows 7: Multitouch Video Demo
Microsoft have announced their Touch Pack for Windows 7, a set of three games and three Microsoft Surface applications that take advantage of the new…
Read MoreSpotify Mobile Video Demo: Internet Radio With Offline Playback
Spotify have demonstrated the mobile version of their custom internet radio app, set to launch later in the year and allow offline access to the…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Gets Hands-On Preview, Camera Test
Your eyes do not deceive you: it's another hand and another live shot of the Samsung Galaxy I7500, also known as the next big Android…
Read MorePalm Pre: Camera Samples, AT&T Launch, Push-GMail And First Review
If Palm thought they could seize the Pre spotlight with their Google I/O demo, they were sadly disappointed. As well as their official HTML5 demo…
Read MoreGoogle I/O 2009 First Day Highlights
The iPhone Latitude news was only the start of it: Google's I/O Conference has been throwing up all manner of news, and our own Vincent…
Read MoreApple Announces This Year's Back-To-School Offer
Students who purchase a new Apple computer (excluding the Mac Mini) will be given a free iPod Touch to go with it. the iPod Touch…
Read MorePalm Pre To Have Push GMail
My Pre reports that a tipster with a webOS emulator has found that the Pre will utilize IMAP IDLE. This means that users on GMail…
Read MoreChill Pill Portable Speakers Released
Sometimes portable speakers just aren't all that attractive, but that's not something you'll need to worry about with the Chill Pill portable speakers from Koyono.…
Read MoreHitachi UltraVision, Alpha HDTVs Headed To US
Hitachi announced today that they will be releasing several HDTV models in the U.S. as early as this month as a part of their UltraVision…
Read MoreASUS G51 Notebook For Gaming Revealed
Need a new gaming notebook? ASUS might have just what you're looking for with their brand new G51. This notebook is actually very similar to…
Read MoreMSI X340 Notebook Now Available
If you've been looking for an ultra-slim notebook that still packs a punch, you'll be interested in hearing that MSI Computer has just made their…
Read MoreNext iPhone Will Have Google Latitude Built In
Vincent is at the Google I/O keynote right now, and they've just announced that the next iPhone (meaning yes, there will be another one) will…
Read MoreLG GD900 Landing July 1st: Live Photos
LG have announced a launch date for their GD900 cellphone, promising that UK buyers will be able to pick up the clear-keyboard slider from July…
Read MoreASUS U-Series Ultraportable Gets Slick Promo Video
If the thought of ASUS' U-series ultraportable notebooks is getting you moist around the edges, relax, it happens to the best of us. The company…
Read MoreAtom "Cannibalizing" Celeron As Netbooks Eat Into Notebook Sales
Intel's European sales chief has revealed that netbook sales are now around 20-percent of overall notebook sales, and that demand for the company's Atom processor…
Read MoreActive Media Speedy SSD Upgrades For Dell Mini 9 Netbook
It might not quite match the 128GB SSD upgrade we saw performed on the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 back in April, but Active Media Products'…
Read MoreOWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro 500GB 7,200rpm External HDD
In the rush to grab "world's best" titles, companies will do just about anything. If you're OWC, you'll grab a Seagate 500GB 7,200rpm hard-drive, slap it into a…
Read MoreViolet Mir:ror RFID Gizmo Reviewed: Fun, Moderately Functional
Violet's Mir:ror took its time coming, but the RFID coaster is now on the market and getting its first reviews. The Gadgeteer have been playing…
Read MoreLG 23-Inch 3D LCD Is World's Brightest [Video]
LG have unveiled a 23-inch LCD monitor which, the company claims, could pave the way for low-cost 3D computing and entertainment. The full-HD 1080p panel…
Read MoreNumark SCRATCH DECK Controller Launched
Numark have released details on their SCRATCH DECK controller for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ on Xbox 360 and PS3. The controller - which can be…
Read MoreApple Boost $999 MacBook Specs: Faster CPU, RAM, More Storage
Apple have quietly updated their entry-level white plastic MacBook, giving it a slight processor boost, more storage and faster memory. The 13-inch model remains at…
Read MoreIntel Nehalem-EX Server CPU: 8 Cores, 16 Threads, 64 DIMMS Per Platform
Intel have announced their latest Xeon processor, the eight-core Nehalem-EX. Intended for servers, though providing an interesting insight into what the consumer Core i7 architecture…
Read MorePalm Pre User Guide, Features & Getting-Started Documents Leak
Pre-day is a little over a week away, and if you're anything like some members of the SlashGear team you're wringing your hands in anticipation. …
Read MoreSmartQ 7 Gets Reviewed: Niche MID With Promise
Since spending a few hundred dollars of his own money on importing one of the first SmartQ 7 MIDs from China, Steve over at UMPC…
Read MoreTwoNav Aventura PND With Custom Mapping Provision
If you've ever looked at your PND and thought "I could draw maps better than these" - usually when you've just driven the wrong way…
Read MoreSamsung Demo 6.5-Inch Flexible AMOLED
Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) have been showing off their latest AMOLED prototype, a 6.5-inch panel that's more flexible than any of their previous models. While…
Read MoreHP Ultra-Thin CULV Notebooks In Q4
HP are planning a range of ultra-thin notebooks based on Intel's CULV platform, for release in Q4 2009. The ultraportables will eventually take on Acer's…
Read MoreNintendo Wii Fit Plus Trademark Discovered
Nintendo have registered a trademark in Japan for the Wii Fit Plus, expected to be the follow-up to the company's highly-successful Wii Fit game. While…
Read MoreIriver P35 Touchscreen PMP Hitting US In Fall
iriver US have confirmed that the P35 touchscreen PMP is set to land on American shores this fall. Already on sale in Korea, complete with…
Read MoreViliv S5 Premium Air Ready MID Makes 3G WWAN Upgrades Easy
Viliv have added a new model to their S5 MID range, in the shape of the S5 Premium Air Ready. Unlike the existing Premium Air,…
Read MoreShuttle XS29F Nettop With VIA Nano CPU
VIA and Shuttle have put together the latter's first SSF (small form factor) PC based on the former's Nano processor. The Shuttle XS29F pairs the…
Read MoreWowWee Hoverpod R/C Hovercraft Coming July
Robot-maker WowWee's latest toy has been previewed, and if piloting their Bladestar helicopter left you in fear of your walls, lights and pets, then the…
Read MoreHP Mini 1101, 110 XP And 110 Mi Netbooks Announced
HP have announced three new models in their Mini netbook range, in the shape of the 1101, 110 XP and 110 Mi. Based around a…
Read MoreCanon 5D Mark II New Firmware Enables Video Manual Controls
Wow, I never thought that would happen and I think I just wet my pants. Canon has today revealed a big upgrade to EOS DLSR…
Read MoreHantech Siso Tablo Review
It’s been a long time coming. Due to several snags, such as finding a PC copy of Photoshop and Illustrator and an artist to test…
Read MoreZune HD Announced Today
Those mock up photos leaked earlier in the month turned out to be the real deal. Microsoft announced the Zune HD today. The device is…
Read MoreMicrosoft Equipped 1 Millionth Ford With SYNC
Steve Ballmer reported today that Microsoft SYNC is now in 1 Million Ford company vehicles, including Ford Fusions, Focuses, and even Lincoln MKS luxury sedans.…
Read MoreDell Studio XPS Notebook Now Comes With Ubuntu
It looks like Dell is diversifying their operating system options for people that buy the Studio XPS 13.3-inch notebook in that the notebooks now come…
Read MoreSanyo In-Dash Navigation Systems Sport SSD
Sanyo just announced two new in-dash navigation systems that GPS lovers are sure to appreciate. They are the NVA-GS1609FT and the NVA-GS1409DT and they both…
Read MoreiBUYPOWER Battalion 101 CZ-10 Gaming Notebook Announced
iBUYPOWER is one of those companies that doesn't like to sit still and today the computer gaming notebook manufacturer announced the Battalion 101 CZ-10 Premium…
Read MoreWindows Vista And Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Released
Microsoft released the final version of the Vista and Server 2008 SP 2 today and they can be downloaded through the Microsoft Update center on…
Read MoreSlashGear Test Drives A Lincoln MKS-Part 2
Ford gave me the keys to a really nice Lincoln MKS. You can check out the first part of my experience here. In today's video,…
Read MoreiPod Nano 5G To Include Wider Screen, Camera; Six Third-Gen iPhone Models Planned?
This, according to iLounge's trusted tipster, is pretty much what the fifth-generation iPod nano will look like. No touchscreen interface, but the display does get…
Read MorePsystar File For Bankruptcy
Psystar have reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving it likely that the company will be steamrolled by Apple's legal team in their ongoing…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1005HA Size-Comparison With 1008HA Seashell
Cover the children's eyes, it's a pair of Eee PC's getting close and snuggly. In actual fact, this is the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell…
Read MoreRubik's 360 Puzzle Hits Shelves July 15th
If the Rubik's 360 puzzle caught your eye and you've been waiting, hands all twitchy, for it to hit shelves, pleasure is nigh. The UK…
Read MoreMicrosoft Zune Upgrade Program Planned?
It's not quite as exciting as a new Zune HD, but if you fancy upgrading your old Zune 30GB or would like to help Microsoft…
Read MoreJVC Xiview LT-42WX70 42-Inch LCD For DSLR Lovers
JVC have announced a new HD LCD monitor, and they're aiming it squarely at DSLR owners. The JVC Xiview LT-42WX70 is a full 42-inch panel with…
Read MoreTony Hawk: RIDE Priced - $120 Plus Skateboard Controller
Tony Hawk: RIDE has finally been priced, and that clever skateboard controller isn't doing gamers on a budget any favors. The game plus the controller…
Read MorebTendo Laser Pico-Projector Modules Tested [Video]
While the pico-projectors that have graced the SlashGear test bench have not exactly proved entirely disappointing, they've not persuaded us to part with our own…
Read MoreSteampunk Gaming PC Will Be Given Away
The one thing better than a great vast Steampunk gaming PC is winning one, and that's just what's going to happen with this custom Jake…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1000HV Benchmarked: Discrete Graphics Make Big Difference
ASUS' Eee PC 1000HV has been benchmarked, putting its discrete ATI Radeon HD 3450 graphics to the test. Based on the same Intel Atom N280…
Read MoreConceptronic YUIXX Streaming HD Media Player & IPTV System
The first retail product to use Intel's Media Processor CE 3100 - aka the Canmore SoC - has been announced, the Conceptronic YUIXX, promising streaming…
Read MoreUMID Mbook M1 32GB And 32GB/black/3G MIDs Coming June
Fresh UMID mbook M1 news this week, with both the range of importers set to double (yes, to two) and the range of models to…
Read MoreLenovo IdeaCentre C300, IdeaPad U350 & G550 Announced
Lenovo have announced a trio of entry-level machines, in the shape of the IdeaCentre C300 all-in-one desktop (shown here), the IdeaPad U350 13.3-inch ultraportable and…
Read MoreAlbatron Slimline Netbook Sized-Up
After seeing NEC's frighteningly expensive VersaPro VS netbook, all of a sudden Albatron's slimline netbook seems a little less impressive. That's unfair to Albatron, though,…
Read MoreiTab DIY Active-Digitizer MacBook Project
Touchscreen MacBook conversions aren't new, and in fact if you've got the money then we'll be the first to say that the Axiotron ModBook is…
Read MoreNEC VersaPro VS: Super-Thin Netbook, Super-Huge Price
NEC have unveiled a new netbook, and when it comes to style the super-skinny VersaPro VS has Sony's VAIO P firmly in its sights. Based…
Read MoreNokia Ovi Store Goes Global
Nokia have thrown open the doors to their Ovi Store, making the previously limited-access download system available globally. The store can be accessed either from…
Read MoreGigabyte Booktop M1022 Netbook Gets Video Unboxing
Gigabyte's Booktop M1022 is the first netbook to offer something you'd more usually find on a full-sized notebook: a docking station for desk use. Packing an Intel…
Read MoreNetbook Screens Must Stay Small Say Microsoft
Microsoft and Intel have apparently been conspiring to slice down manufacturer's flexibility in netbook specifications, at least if they want to take advantage of subsidized…
Read MoreLenovo IdeaPad S12 NVIDIA Ion Netbook Announced [Video]
Lenovo have announced the IdeaPad S12, the first netbook to offer NVIDIA's Ion GPU. A 12.1-inch model, the S12 pairs the 1080p-capable Ion chipset with…
Read MoreNokia N900 Rover Internet Tablet Details Leak
Details of Nokia's next-gen Internet Tablet have leaked, suggesting that the Finnish company have moved away from positioning the platform as a companion device and…
Read MoreSlashGear Memorial Day Holiday
It's Memorial Day here in the US (as well as being a public holiday elsewhere in the world), and that means it's time to down-gadgets…
Read MorePatch Those Leaks: HTC's New Android Device And Palm Pre Business Launch Guide
Today has been exciting for mobile phone enthusiasts. First, information on the HTC Lancaster was released. Details about the Lancaster include a 2.8" touchscreen, full…
Read MoreSlashGear Week In Review - Week 21 2009
The SlashGear team have been surprisingly mobile this week, with part one of our Lincoln MKS road-test, and toting Sprint's version of the MiFi 2200…
Read MoreBenQ Joybee GP1 Pocket Projector Unboxing And Demo Videos
For $499, you get the world's first-ever LED-based projector with a USB reader. Specs wise, you'll find a Texas Instruments DLP projection system outputting 858…
Read MoreMSI Wind U115 Hybrid Now Available In UK
We were just talking about the availability of the MSI Wind U123 in the U.S. yesterday, but now it seems the MSI Wind U115 Hybrid…
Read MoreOnkyo Sotec DC204A3 Is Latest Netbook Offering
It seems like everyone is coming out with their own netbook these days, but those companies that have been in it since the beginning are…
Read MoreGold-Plated Wii Is Gift To Queen Elizabeth
It seems THQ really wanted to throw their hats in the "tech-gift giving to the Queen" ring and have decided to bestow upon her Majesty…
Read MoreEnergizer Hard Case Tactical Flashlight Is For Serious Illumination
Energizer just released a new flashlight and this thing means war. The Energizer Hard Case Tactical Flashlight offers up a lot of variety in the…
Read MoreQ-SOUND Bluetooth Headphones Are Solar-Powered
Anything that can help you save energy or protect the environment is bound to do pretty well these days with so many people's minds on…
Read MoreSharp 20-Inch AQUOS DX Features Blu-Ray Burner
Sharp showed off their latest HDTV offering today, which is a little bit different than the standard fare. This LCD HDTV features a Blu-ray burner…
Read MoreSprint MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot Unboxed
Sprint weren't going to let Verizon get all the MiFi 2200 EVDO Rev.A mobile hotspot love, and so sent over their version of the Novatel…
Read MoreCastrade Game Box Turns Your PC Monitor Into A Console Display
Connecting up a console to a display should be one of those things that's ridiculously straightforward, but if you're having trouble matching up sockets to…
Read MoreSony PSP Digital Game Rental Service Tipped
Sony are tipped to be considering a digital game rental service for the PSP, supposedly having been in talks with developers since March. The company…
Read MoreVodafone Supplier Says 16GB iPhone 3G Is End Of Life
According to Vodafone's iPhone supplier, Brighthand, the 16GB iPhone 3G has been classified as End Of Life (EOL). A leaked email from Vodafone to their…
Read MoreT-Mobile Austria Add iPhone 32GB To "Coming Soon" Page
A handset listed as the iPhone 32GB has been added to T-Mobile Austria's "Coming Soon" page, suggesting that a version of the Apple smartphone with…
Read MoreMagellan Maestro 4700 PND Clears FCC
Magellan's Maestro 4700 PND has cleared the FCC, the first new product in the GPS company's Maestro series for several months. Based around a 4.7-inch…
Read MoreSony Ericsson Using Android OS 2.0 For First Google Phone
Sony Ericsson's first Android device will run the as-yet unreleased version 2.0 of the Google platform, according to the company's Asia-Pacific VP of marketing. Speaking…
Read MoreGoogle Chrome v2 Released: Faster, More Stable, New Features
Google have released the latest version of their Chrome browser, v2, including stable builds of the new features added in March's beta. Among the most…
Read MoreRemote-Controlled GPS Cyanide Implant Patent Rejected
The German patent office have rejected an application for a "killer chip" for political undesirables. The chip, which the Saudi inventor suggested would be useful…
Read MoreBlackBerry Storm 2 Gets Hands-On
RIM's BlackBerry Storm 2 may not have been confirmed by the company themselves yet, but that hasn't stopped the handset showing up in the wild more…
Read MoreApple Media Pad Touchscreen To Be Wintek Supplied
Once again, Apple and Wintek have been thrown together in the ongoing saga of the Apple Media Pad touchscreen tablet. First tipped back in March…
Read MoreJake Dyson Motorlight Wall
If your father is Sir James Dyson, inventor of - among other things - the Dyson vacuum cleaner, you can either find a completely unrelated…
Read MoreSony VAIO UX390 UMPC Gets OS X 10.5.7 [Video]
Hackintosh netbooks are nothing new, these days, and so the more extreme OS X tweakers move on to more esoteric hardware. We've already seen Sony's…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1000HV With ATI Radeon HD 3450 Graphics
An unannounced ASUS netbook has turned up for pre-order online, packing discrete ATI graphics. The ASUS Eee PC 1000HV pairs Intel's Atom N280 1.66GHz processor…
Read MoreBest Buy Stores Getting Four Palm Pre On June 6th, RadioShack Two?
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse was accused by many of attempting to stoke demand when he warned that stock of the Palm Pre on launch day…
Read MoreUMID Mbook M1 MID Available Worldwide
It's now got a whole lot easier to pick up UMID's mbook M1, as exported Justek announce that they're shipping the clamshell MID to anywhere…
Read MoreNokia Open Up Unused Patents To Finnish Companies
Nokia have announced that they will be opening up thousands of their currently unused patents so that any Finnish company can use them. Intended to…
Read MoreOQO Confirm Closure, End Of Repair Service; Tech Sale Being Explored
OQO have confirmed that they have closed down, with no remaining stock to be liquidated and no provision to repair or service any of their…
Read MoreIonic-Cooling System May Soon Cool Off Notebooks
Well this is pretty cool! It seems a company called Tessera is working on a new system that uses ionic-cooling for cooling down hot laptops…
Read MoreGrimlock And Trypticon Transformer Mice Are Cool
Buzz is already starting to ramp up for the upcoming Transformers 2 movie, but who knew that everyday things like a computer mouse could take…
Read MoreVerbatim Color Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse Revealed
Verbatim announced their latest mouse offering today with the Color Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse. This mouse works with both Windows and Mac-based systems and uses…
Read MoreNEC Updates LCD2490WUXi2 With Improved Color
NEC released an updated to their LCD2490WUXi2 display today in an effort to boost the color on this 24-inch LCD display. As a part of…
Read MoreMSI Wind U123 Now On Sale
If you've been interested in a new netbook for quite some time but have been hoping for one to be released that's within your price…
Read MoreGPS Could Crash In 2010 Warns US Government Agency
Far be it from the US government to prompt fear and stoke the fires of dread, but the Government Accountability Office (GAO) are warning that…
Read MoreApple iPhone Glowing Logo Video Demo
One of the slightly less useful - but undeniably cool - elements predicted for the upcoming iPhone third-generation refresh is a glowing Apple logo. Apple's…
Read MoreApple Media Pad Won't Launch Until 2010 Says Analyst
Apple's rumored Media Pad touchscreen tablet is coming, but not as fast as many are expecting. That's the latest opinion from perennial Apple commentator, Piper…
Read MoreRock Band Unplugged For PSP Leaks; Could Cause PSP Glitches
Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP has leaked, three weeks ahead of the game's official release. Already to be found on popular torrent sites, the…
Read MoreNext-Gen iPhone Processor & Graphics Boost Tipped In Job Listing
Apple are advertising for a low level iPhone programmer with aptitude in ARM processors and NEON vector units. The job listing suggests that the next-gen…
Read MoreAT&T BlackBerry Curve 8900 On Sale Early
We weren't expecting it until tomorrow, but the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has been listed on AT&T's website as available to buy. Priced at $199.99 following…
Read MoreRubik's Cube Font Generator
Taking something very familiar and twisting it into something new, this "Rubik's Cube Font Generator" adapts the swiveling, rotating form-factor of the classic puzzle and…
Read MoreQNAP SS-439 Pro Turbo NAS Offers RAID, Server, More
QNAP have announced their latest network-attached storage device, the four-bay SS-439 Pro Turbo NAS. Capable of establishing various levels of RAID array for up to…
Read MoreSony Ericsson Patent Reads Your Face, Builds A Playlist
Sony Ericsson have patented a system whereby a cellphone could be controlled by facial expressions, shuffling between music tracks according to visual mood analysis. The…
Read MoreDell Mini 10 ATSC TV Tuner Available Today
Dell have announced that their ATSC TV tuner option for the Inspiron Mini 10 will go on offer today, together with two new color options. …
Read MoreMulti-Color LED Lighting On A Budget
Even a couple of years after its release, Philips' Living Colors LED lamp remains one of the cooler ways to light up your living room. …
Read MoreJVC Everio X GZ-X900 Goes On Sale In Japan
The JVC Everio X GZ-X900 camcorder has gone on sale in Japan, ahead of what's expected to be a June 2009 launch in the US. …
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell Gets Video Unboxing
We may have already seen unboxing photos of the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell, but if you're a fan of those new fangled moving-pictures then you've…
Read MoreLG enV Touch XV11000 Sold Early, Stars In Live Gallery
It's not supposed to reach Verizon Wireless stores until June 5th, but that hasn't stopped buyers persuading the carrier's reps to sell them the LG…
Read MoreSharp RD-PM10 Really Ought To Be A MID
Color us frustrated: Sharp have put together a gorgeous mixture of touchscreen, tilting display and full-QWERTY keyboard, and wasted the whole thing by limiting it…
Read MoreSony Negotiating PSP Music Downloads?
Sony are tipped to be negotiating music deals that would see the PSP gaming handheld get on-device downloads. According to unnamed sources within the music…
Read MoreAcer easyStore AH340-UA230N Home Server: 1TB+ For $400
Acer have announced their first consumer NAS running Windows Home Server, the Aspire easyStore AH340-UA230N. It may not have a snappy name, but it does…
Read MoreSony CX7000ES 400-Disc Blu-Ray Changer Coming Soon
Sony's huge Blu-ray mega changers could soon be hitting the market, offering what's expected to be 200 and 400 disc capacity. Demonstrated back at CEDIA, the…
Read MoreApricorn Aegis Desktop Capable Of 1.5TB
Apricorn announced their newest storage device today called the Aegis Desktop and this thing has a serious capacity. With up to 1.5TB of storage space,…
Read MorePalm & Sprint Pre Launch Party: My Pre Will Be There
The countdown to the Palm Pre has now started in earnest, and while there's talk of stock shortages it's not getting in the way of…
Read MoreCreative Aurvana Air Earphones Announced
Is it just me or were quite a few headphones announced today? Regardless, this latest pair from Creative is certainly interesting. Called the Aurvana Air,…
Read MoreNintendo Personal Trainer: Walking Headed For U.S.
Video game companies continue to delve into the fitness-oriented aspect of games these days and now Nintendo will be launching their Personal Trainer: Walking game…
Read MoreYUBZ CLIPO Bluetooth Headset Released
If you've been looking for a new Bluetooth headset option, then you might just be in luck. YUBZ just released a brand new headset called the…
Read MoreOCZ Summit SSD Series Announced
Another solid-state drive series was announced yesterday that you should definitely know about. It's called the OCZ Summit and this SSD is a 2.5-inch SATA…
Read MoreVirgin America Is First Airline To Offer Wi-Fi On All Flights
Virgin America announced today that their airline is the first to offer Wi-Fi on every single one of its flights. That's pretty impressive and will…
Read MoreAT&T BlackBerry Curve 8900 On Sale May 22nd
AT&T have announced that the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will go on sale in the US on Friday May 22nd. Priced at $199.99 after a $100…
Read MoreeMachines EL1300 Small-Form-Factor PCs
eMachines have announced a new compact desktop PC range, the EL1300 series, promising budget prices but above-nettop performance. Two models will be available initially, the EL1300G-01w…
Read MoreLiquid-Cooled Desk PC Mod
Desk PC mods are relatively rare, but not unseen, but they generally aim to discretely hide the computer into the furniture. Popular Mechanics' version, however,…
Read MoreDIY Laser Matrix Projector For iPhone
If you've ever wanted to use your iPhone as a projector, but are too cheap to shell out for a pico-projector like the AAXA P1,…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1005HA Gets Product Page, Full Specs
ASUS' latest super-skinny netbooks, the Eee PC 1005HA series, have now got their own product page, after launching late last week. The listing confirms that…
Read MorePanasonic HDC-TM350 And TM30 Full-HD Camcorders Stuffed With Storage
Hot on the heels of the Panasonic HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 Full-HD camcorders announced yesterday come two more Full-HD models from the company. The Panasonic HDC-TM350 and…
Read MoreApple Warn iPod & iPhone Users About Static Shocks
Apple is advising iPod and iPhone owners to choose natural fibers rather than synthetic materials, install an air humidifier, and avoid touching their PMP, in…
Read MoreNokia Billing N97 Pre-Order Customers: Delivery Imminent?
Nokia are reportedly beginning to debit the accounts of those who pre-ordered the N97 smartphone, suggesting that the rumored June 2nd release date could turn…
Read MoreSprint CEO Warns Of Palm Pre Shortage At Launch
Those hoping to come home with a Palm Pre on June 6th might do well to start queuing early, as Sprint CEO Dan Hesse predicts…
Read MoreDell Latitude 2100 Education Netbook Reviewed: Top Of The Class
Netbook manufacturers trying to distinguish their budget wares are nothing new, and Dell have taken to the classroom with their Latitude 2100. Announced yesterday, the…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1002HAE Video Demo: Not Much New
ASUS' Eee PC 1002HAE only launched in Japan a few days ago, but already the Portable Monkey team have managed to sneak one away and…
Read MoreSmartQ 7 MID Gets Video Unboxed, Tested
The first SmartQ 7 MID has landed with its brave buyer, Steve over at UMPC Portal, and he's done the sensible thing (or at least…
Read MoreMicrosoft SideShow Could Offer Gamers Secondary Touchscreen
Microsoft's SideShow system - a secondary sub-display running off of a Windows Vista system - has never been as popular as the company might have…
Read MoreIntel Pine Trail Next-Gen Atom Chipset Detailed
Intel's next-gen Atom platform, Pine Trail, may have been reasonably well known before now, but the CPU manufacturer has just released [PDF link] the first official…
Read MoreMSI Wind U200 Gets Video Overview, HD Playback Testing
The MSI Wind U200 might look quite a lot like its Atom N270 predecessors, but under the glossy hood there's a whole load of Celeron…
Read MoreMintpad 2.0 Could Have GPS/WiBro, Bigger Touchscreen
The mintpad super-compact Internet Tablet may not have managed its US launch quite yet, but the Korean team behind it are already planning the follow-up…
Read MoreIntel Moblin v2.0 Beta For Netbooks Released
Intel have released Moblin v2.0 beta for netbooks and nettops, the latest version of the company's open-source OS for Atom-based devices. Mobile v2.0 brings with…
Read MoreLG BD390 Blu-Ray Player Now Available
If you're looking for another Blu-ray player option then you might just be in luck with the LG BD390 Blu-ray player. Just released today, this…
Read MoreMicrosoft LifeCam VX-2000 Is Budget-Friendly
Microsoft announced a new webcam today that's aimed at the budget crowd. It's called the LifeCam VX-2000, which is perfect for people with desktop computers…
Read MoreSanyo PLC-WXU700 LCD Projector Announced
Sanyo announced their PLC-WXU700 LCD projector today and it's supposedly the first device of its type to feature 802.11n Wi-Fi, which makes for added compatibility…
Read MoreSteampunk LCD Monitor Is Brassy, Gold Goodness
If you like a little bit of Victorian flair with your technology, then you'll definitely appreciate this Steampunk LCD Monitor which fulfills its duty as…
Read MoreiBUYPOWER Chimera Gaming System Announced
iBUYPOWER announced their latest gaming system today. It's called the Chimera Gaming System and it's actually built in one of the company's first signature cases…
Read MoreAcer Aspire One 751 Benchmarks Show Atom Z520 Grossly Underpowered
The Acer Aspire One 751 is such a good looking netbook that we were willing to give it a second chance. After disappointing with the…
Read MoreDigiFi Digital Opera S2 And iPod S5 Wireless Headphones
DigiFi have announced their latest wireless audio products, based on Kleer's lossless technology. The Digital Opera S2 and iPod-compatible Digital Opera S5 each come with…
Read MoreNext-Gen iPhone Coming July 17th?
A source said to be "closely connected to Apple's hardware development team" has disclosed a list of specifications and changes said to apply to the…
Read MorePhosphor Release New E Ink Watches
It's been almost 18 months since Phosphor launched their first E Ink watch, and since then the technology has grown in public awareness - thanks…
Read MoreMicrosoft BlueTrack Range Get New Mice & Keyboard Set
Microsoft have quietly unveiled three new peripherals in its BlueTrack range, two new mice and a wireless keyboard/mouse set. The Microsoft BlueTrack Wireless Mobile Mouse…
Read MoreKopin Golden-I Wearable Computer Headed For Production
Kopin have come up with a head-mounted "virtual 15-inch display" to show off their new CyberDisplay micro-panel, a 0.6-inch screen capable of 800 x 600…
Read MoreLG 5.9mm-Thick 42- And 47-Inch LCD HDTV Panels
LG Display have announced the world's thinnest 42-inch and 47-inch LCD TV panels, measuring just 5.9mm thick (0.23-inches) and using edge-lit LED backlighting. A proprietary…
Read MoreAutonomous DIY Robot Based On Cheap MAKE Controller
It seems like DIY robots are gaining momentum, as more low-cost and straightforward controllers become available. Latest is this wireless-equipped model, based on the MAKE…
Read MoreMicrosoft My Phone WM Sync Service In Public Beta
Microsoft's My Phone backup service for Windows Mobile devices has shifted into public beta, meaning that anyone can now sign up and test out the…
Read MoreMyka Open-Source Media Player Takes On Apple TV
Attempting to take on the Apple TV comes Myka, an open-source digital media receiver that trades movie studio approval for a standalone BitTorrent client and…
Read MoreNokia Planning More OLED Cellphones In 2009
Nokia are reportedly planning to introduce several handsets during 2009 that will use OLED displays, joining the company's existing N85 and upcoming N86. According to…
Read MoreSprint Palm Pre Confirmed For June 6th At $200
Sprint have announced that the Palm Pre will go on sale from June 6th, priced at $199.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $100…
Read MorePanasonic HDC-SD10 And HDC-TM10 Full-HD Camcorders
Panasonic have taken the wraps off of two Full-HD AVCHD camcorders, which it claims are the lightest of their kind. The Panasonic HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 each have 16x optical…
Read MorePolish Netbook Review Surprisingly Entertaining [Video]
Video reviews are tricky things: remembering the specifications, trying to cover all of your points, not standing in the way of the product or forgetting…
Read MoreFAVI PJM-1000 Pico-Projector Claims "World's Smallest"
We've had some reasonable experiences with the pico-projectors reviewed here at SlashGear, but they're still too expensive to make them anything other than an extravagant…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1008HA Gets FCC Breakdown Treatment
Back when the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA cleared the FCC in early April, what we didn't know was that the company's confidentiality agreement had hidden…
Read MoreAndroid OS 1.5 Cupcake Delayed By T-Mobile USA
T-Mobile USA have backtracked on their Android OS 1.5 Cupcake launch, claiming the update still needs to be "finalized". Cupcake has already begun distributing in…
Read MoreCitizen AIBATO M Bluetooth Watch With Remote Camera Control
Citizen have announced a new Bluetooth watch, the AIBATO M, which wirelessly connects to your cellphone and can, with selected handsets, remotely trigger the camera,…
Read MoreDell Latitude 2100 Netbook Eyes Education Market
Dell have announced a new range of netbooks, the Latitude 2100 series, intended for the educational market. Based around Intel's Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, the…
Read MoreLeaked PS3 Slim Photos Prompt Cease & Desist Notice
Opinion on what were claimed to be leaked chassis images and box-art for the upcoming Sony PS3 Slim tended toward the dubious, but they've just…
Read MorePhone Round-Up: Nokia N97, LG enV3 And More
We have quite a bit of phone news for you today, so we had better jump right in. First, we got word that the Nokia…
Read MoreBenQ C1020 And C1220 Offer 16:9 Video Recording
BenQ announced two new cameras today that aren't at the top of the line, but offer more than you would expect. The C1020 and C1220…
Read MoreBookeen Cybook Opus eBook Reader Fits In Your Pocket
If you've been looking for a different eBook reader to try, then you might be interested in the Cybook Opus from Bookeen. This device is…
Read MoreThe Infallibly Polite Speaking Alarm Clock Is Proper Way To Wake
Waking up in the morning is hard for a lot of people but nothing makes it more intolerable than that incessant buzzing of your typical…
Read MoreTAG Heuer Bluetooth Headset Is All About Luxury
TAG Heuer products have always been about luxury and they probably always will be. But the company typically noted for its out of this world…
Read MoreButton Spy Camera Makes For Stealthy Photos
So, if you've always dreamed of being a private investigator or James Bond, then you might just need to have this Button Spy Camera. It's…
Read MoreNapster Tries $5 Subscription On For Size
Napster has been known to be having a bit of trouble with their music download service, but they're now trying to spruce it up by…
Read MoreUltimate Ears UE 4 Pro Earphones Revealed
The Ultimate Ears UE 4 Pro earphones were released today and these things are for the serious audiophile, only. They offer a custom-fit, look super…
Read MoreWindows 7 Box Images Leak
We're not expecting to see Windows 7 to hit the marketplace until the very end of the year but it seems some images of the…
Read MoreSlashGear Google I/O Developers Conference Giveaway!
In roughly nine days time, Google's I/O Developer Conference, held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco will begin. Android Community will be there, bringing…
Read MoreiPod Touch Used For DIY Robot's Brain
"If I only had a brain" sang the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, and while we're not suggesting the film would've tied up one…
Read MoreHTC Touch Pro2 Shipping June 12th In UK?
Online retailer and perennial gadget launch date tipper Expansys have listed the HTC Touch Pro2 smartphone, complete with an unlocked price and release date. The Windows…
Read MoreSamsung I7500 Versus HTC Magic Photoset
HTC likely thought there was little that could shadow their Magic launch during the first half of the year, but they didn't count on the…
Read MorePhilips Lumiblade OLED Panels Get First-Look
Philips have begun taking pre-orders for their Lumiblade OLED panels, and the first delivery has arrived over at OLED-Info. Intended for DIY lighting projects, the…
Read MoreIomega eGo USB Hard-Drives Get Slick Rugged Upgrade
Iomega have announced their updated range of eGo USB portable hard-drives, now available in four colors and with up to 500GB of capacity. Based on 2.5-inch…
Read MoreNerf Sentry Gun Checks Badges, Shoots Intruders
We've seen automated guns and remote-control weapons here on SlashGear before, but this Nerf Sentry Gun is particularly slick. Designed and created by Jason Wright…
Read MoreRIM Co-CEO: There'll Be No BlackBerry Netbook
His co-CEO at RIM, Mike Lazaridis, may have described the company's BlackBerry smartphones as "netbooks ... just smaller", but according to Jim Balsillie we shouldn't…
Read MoreOster Touchscreen Blender: Careful Where You Poke Your Fingers
Oster may be better known for their retro-styled blenders, but the company is attempting to claw its way into the 21st century with the launch…
Read MoreAMD Call Intel's Bluff On x86 License Threat
Back in March, Intel accused AMD of breaching their x86 chip licensing agreement, and threatened to pull their license to produce processors if the issue…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC T91 Gets Hands-On Play
Only yesterday we saw the ASUS Eee PC T91 slip through the FCC like a well-oiled stoat; today, the UK version of the convertible touchscreen…
Read MoreUMID M1 mBook Spotted In All-Black; New DisplayLink Port Replicator
The UMID M1 mBook's keyboard prompted no small amount of discussion among MID-lovers, primarily as to whether it was of sufficient size for reasonable typing. …
Read MoreMSI X-Slim X340 Gets Blasted: "Cheap, Nasty & Tacky"
If MSI thought they could rest easy on the back of a good review for their X-Slim X340 ultraportable, they've a disappointment coming today. ZDNet…
Read MoreIntel Medfield Smartphones Tipped For 2011
A recent Intel presentation has tipped the company's upcoming Medfield processor as destined for smartphones, rather than merely as the Atom replacement for netbooks and…
Read MoreAMD Tigris Notebook Platform To Get Computex Launch?
AMD are expected to launch their new Tigris notebook platform at Computex 2009, according to the latest reports, combining the company's 45nm dual-core Caspian processor,…
Read MoreArchos Launching Android 3G PMP On June 11th?
Archos have announced a press event to be held on June 11th in Paris, France. While there's no actual written confirmation of what the event…
Read MoreAcer Aspire One AO751h And D250 Get US-Official
Acer USA have officially announced their second-generation netbooks, the 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One AO751h, shown here, and the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One D250, shown after the…
Read MoreSlashGear Week In Review - Week 20 2009
We kicked off the week with a review of Sony's OLED Walkman X, coming away mighty impressed by its iPod-besting audio quality. Equally impressive was…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC T91 Clears The FCC: Viable 3G & SSD Upgrades
ASUS' Eee PC T91 convertible touchscreen netbook has cleared the FCC, and the team there have done their usual job of stripping the hardware down…
Read MoreFyreTV UnBoXXXing (SFW)
This was an interesting assignment. SlashGear has received some FyreTV BoXXXes (Yes, three X's) and absolutely must review them. Oh the terrible, terrible things this…
Read MoreMSI GX723 Gaming Notebook Gets Better Graphics
MSI launched their newest gaming notebook today called the GX723. This notebook is most definitely a desktop replacement, measuring in at 17-inches and featuring a…
Read MoreSony A230, A330 And A380 Info Leaks
Looking buy a new camera sometime soon? Well, new leaked information about three Sony cameras ought to peak your interest. These Alpha series cameras fall…
Read MoreNokia Rush-Ordering Capacitive Touchscreens For Q2 Handsets?
After yesterday's suggestion that Nokia was considering using Synaptics capacitive touch panels for a future high-end cellphone, now comes word that the Finnish company has…
Read MoreAndroid Community Review The HTC Magic
We unboxed it last week, and seven days later our Vodafone HTC Magic review is live over at Android Community. The second Android-powered smartphone to…
Read MoreAlbatron Slimline Netbook Video Demo
After the teasing photograph from earlier on today, we now have hands-on videos of the Albatron slimline netbook. Weighing under 1kg yet packing a 10.2-inch display, Intel…
Read MoreAcer Aspire One 571 With Vmedia "Mini Blu-Ray" & 720p Screen
Acer may not be quite in the ASUS league when it comes to confusingly large netbook ranges, but they're obviously trying to catch up. Latest…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1005HA-M & 1005HA-H Announced
As expected, ASUS have announced new variants on the Eee PC 1008HA "Seashell"; unexpectedly, however, this isn't the 1005HAB as was tipped on the company's…
Read MoreBlackBerry Tour 9630 Spotted In Verizon Inventory
The BlackBerry Tour 9630 has made an appearance in Verizon's internal inventory systems, although according to the tipster the smartphones themselves are not yet in…
Read MoreAlbatron 10.2-Inch Super Skinny Netbook Spotted
We've not heard much from Albatron since their Tee PC touchscreen slate cleared the FCC back in December, but the company has obviously been busy…
Read MoreRock Band Guitar Dumps Strum-Bar For IR
There are quite a few Rock Band guitar controllers on the market, ranging from the cheap to the surprisingly expensive, but one thing they generally…
Read MoreSony Ericsson Idou Video Demo Shows Browser Flash Support
Another Sony Ericsson Idou prototype has fallen into blogger hands, and this time it's CNET Germany who are showing off the upcoming 3.5-inch wunderphone on…
Read MoreSamsung N120 Reviewed: Big Keyboard Disappoints, Little Speakers Impress
Samsung's N120 seemed like a netbook desperately searching for a niche back when the company announced it in March, promising a 10-inch display like its…
Read MoreChuwi W3000 MID: Touchscreen, WiFi & Advanced DSP
Another ARM-based touchscreen device blurring the definition between PMP and MID, the Chuwi W3000 has a Telechips 7901 dual-core chipset with integrated DSP for what's…
Read MoreSuper Talent UltraDrive SSDs Get Speed-Boost Windows 7 Firmware
Super Talent have boosted their write-speeds of their their UltraDrive SSD range by up to 25-percent, and they've done so without even touching the hardware. …
Read MoreHackint0sh Netbooks Seeing Battery Boost Under OS X 10.5.7
Apple's recently released 10.5.7 update for OS X seems to have backfired, with some MacBook users reporting sluggish performance and hardware issues, while owners of…
Read MoreSony Rolly Is Safe In The US "At This Time"
Hearing that Sony had potentially discontinued their Rolly PMP in America had a surprising effect on us. We'd never actually considered going out and buying…
Read MoreAcer Aspire One 751 Video Unboxing
Early reviews of the Acer Aspire One 751 didn't exactly swoon over its hardware performance - the Intel Atom Z520 1.3GHz processor strikes again -…
Read MoreZune HD Is Digital Entertainment Handheld Say Sources
The Zune HD is actually a "digital entertainment handheld" that will allow Microsoft to take on Apple, Sony, Nintendo and Google, claim the latest leaks. …
Read MorePhone Roundup: New BlackBerry Storm 2 Images, iPhone Rumors, SideKick LX On T-Mobile And More
Another day, another phone roundup, so let's dive right into it, shall we? First up, is the latest in the land of the iPhone. It…
Read MoreMitsubishi LVP-XD95ST DLP Projector Announced
It seems like everyday we're talking about a new projector of some sort and today is no different. Mitsubishi announced their LVP-XD95ST, which is a…
Read MoreOWC Express USB 2.0 Enclosure Released
Other World Computing, more often referred to as OWC, released a new enclosure for a 2.5-inch SATA I/II drive called the Express USB 2.0. It…
Read MoreYUBZ MAGNUM Speakerphone And Music Player
If you've been looking for a convenient portable device, you might be interested in the MAGNUM released by YUBZ today. This player performs many functions…
Read MoreSierra Wireless USB 598 3G Modem Hits Telus
Telus is expanding their efforts into mobile connectivity these days by announcing their acquisition of the Sierra Wireless USB 598 3G modem for their company's…
Read MoreiUnika GYY Netbook Is Solar Powered
Well, you don't see this everyday. The iUnika GYY is a very environmentally-friendly netbook that is actually powered by solar energy. This definitely makes it…
Read MoreDynamic Lamp Saves Energy With Spinning Power
If you're looking for a greener lighting option, then you'll be pleased to hear that this lamp is powered up just by you spinning it.…
Read MoreDell P2210, E190S And E170S Displays Shipped
In case you're looking for a standard display that offers energy savings, you might be interested in the new Dell displays that the company snuck…
Read MorePublishers Hit Kindle Text-To-Speech Kill-Switch
Amazon have begun to implement a remote kill-switch that removes text-to-speech functionality from their Kindle ebook reader. A byproduct of the Author's Guild TTS controversy,…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell: $429 From May 18th
ASUS have announced US pricing and availability for the Eee PC 1008HA "Seashell", first unveiled back at CeBIT in March. Measuring just 1-inch thick and…
Read MoreNokia Using Synaptics Capacitive Touchscreen For Upcoming Smartphone?
Nokia are tipped to begin using Synaptics touchscreen technology in their upcoming cellphones, with the first models using the presumably capacitive panels to launch in…
Read MoreMemorex TouchMP $99 Touchscreen PMP Reviewed
Memorex isn't a brand we particularly associate with desirable PMPs, but the company is hoping to gain a little more attention for their mediaplayer division…
Read MoreAT&T Samsung Jack Announced: 3G, WM6.1 & 3.2MP Camera
AT&T have launched the Samsung Jack, the follow-up to the well-regarded Samsung BlackJack and BlackJack II. Running Windows Mobile 6.1 with 256MB of RAM, the Jack…
Read MoreSony PS3 Slim Leaked Photos Look Pretty Fake
Is this the Sony PS3 Slim, narrowed-down follow up to the PlayStation 3? That's what workers in a Chinese manufacturing plant would like us to…
Read MoreWindows Mobile 6.5 Team Lacked Time To Polish UI; Confirm No Silverlight
While Windows Mobile devices have their strong points, the platform's UI has longed looked like the third-class citizen compared to rivals. Windows Mobile 6.5 will go some small way to…
Read MoreMSI X-Slim X400 And X600 Get Official
MSI has officially announced their X-Slim X400 and X600 CULV ultraportables, together with confirming that the 14-inch and 15-inch notebooks will land before the end of June. …
Read MoreAT&T Blocking iPhone SlingPlayer 3G In Advance Of Own Rival Service?
We loved SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone but hated AT&T's 3G network-access limitations when we reviewed the app earlier this week. At the time, we suggested…
Read MoreBeBook Mini & BeBook 2 With 3G Get Video Demo
The BeBook Mini 5-inch ebook reader has been caught on video in an interview with the company's CEO, together with the BeBook 2. As well…
Read MoreToshiba Dynabook SS RX2/WAJ First To Ship With 512GB SSD
Toshiba have released the first notebook to include a 512GB SSD, the Dynabook SS RX2/WAJ, offering a huge chunk of solid-state storage together with a 1.40GHz…
Read MoreSmartQ 7 MID Unboxed
More new images of the SmartQ 7 MID have emerged from China, including unboxing photos (which you can see in the gallery after the cut)…
Read MoreASUS Reconfirm Eee Keyboard June Launch
ASUS have apparently reconfirmed their plans to launch the Eee Keyboard by the end of June 2009, with an official launch taking place at Computex…
Read MoreSprint HTC Snap Spotted: $150 But No WiFi?
In-the-wild photos of Sprint's version of the HTC Snap, according to the leaked roadmap the HTC "Willow", have leaked. The specifications are believed to be…
Read MoreZune HD Launching September?
The Zune HD June launch tweets may have been fake, but well-connected-regarding-Microsoft blogger Paul Thurrott has thrown PMP lovers a bone in the shape of…
Read MoreViliv S5 MID Gets 3G WWAN Hack [Video]
Most reviewers of the Viliv S5 MID have said that the one thing that would make it the perfect mobile internet device would be integrated…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1005HAB Appears: 1008HA With Removable Battery?
Details of a new ASUS Eee PC ostensibly - in terms of specifications, at least - identical to the 1008HA "Shell" have emerged, only offering…
Read MoreSub-$50 Portable HD Radio Landing This Summer
HD Radio is slowing making inroads into the US market, and this prototype could be the budget gadget that accelerates that. Expected to retail for…
Read MoreUSB Posture Gadget Stops You Getting Too Close
Leaning in closer to your computer as the workday drags on is an occupational hazard, and it's one that can play havoc with your lower…
Read MoreLenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Netbook Gets Video Hands-On
More hands-on feedback regarding Lenovo's IdeaPad S10-2 netbook today, and this time a video to go along with it. GottaBeMobile's Xavier grabbed a demo with the…
Read MoreIt's All True, Verizon Wireless Will Offer The HP Mini 1151NR Netbook With Integrated 3G-Goodness!
Everything you’ve heard about Verizon Wireless offering a Netbook with Mobile Broadband network built in is 100-percent true. You’ll be able to pick one up…
Read MoreAMD ATI Radeon HD 4890 Launched With 1GHz Speed
AMD did something a bit surprising today. They've announced a new version of their ATI Radeon HD 4890 graphics chipset that will be factory-overclocked to…
Read MorePeggy's Cove Notebook From Gigabyte Runs On Montevina
Gigabyte Technology just revealed their latest notebook offering and this one is a bit different, to say the least. It's called the Peggy's Cove (or, it's…
Read MoreMini-SAS Gets Added To Sans Digital TowerRAID Series
Sans Digital announced an update to their TowerRAID series today, which includes new mini-SAS interfaces. These updates are available on the TowerRAID TR4X/TR4X-B and TR8X/TR8X-B…
Read MorePentax Shows "The New K" On Website, Fuels Rumors
It looks like Pentax is having a little bit of fun with the public at large. Even though rumors have already been circulating about a…
Read MoreRadius Shows Off TruTune Fine Color Series Earphones For iPod Nano
If all you've ever wanted was a pair of earphones that perfectly match your 4G iPod Nano, then you're in luck. Radius Products has just…
Read MoreSony Reader Set To Get Ads Soon
The Sony reader will soon be getting third-party advertisements, says Steve Haber of New Media Age. Apparently, this move will allow publishers to create a…
Read MoreWhite Dual Shock 3 Controller For PS3 Makes U.S. Appearance
Well isn't this interesting? It seems a Walmart down in Florida has sold a Dual Shock 3 controller before they were supposed to, seemingly confirming Sony's…
Read MoreMophie Juice Pack Air For iPhone 3G Giveaway!
Back when we reviewed the Mophie Juice Pack Air in April, we decided it was one of the most useful iPhone 3G accessories on the market. …
Read MoreSprint MiFi 2200 EVDO Hotspot Announced
Sprint have announced that they too will be offering the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 "Intelligent Mobile Hotspot", expected to launch on Verizon's network come May 17th. As with…
Read MoreTony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Ported To iPhone?
It looks like Myst was just the start of iconic games being ported to the iPhone and iPod touch. A video apparently demonstrating Tony Hawk's Pro…
Read MoreHiFiMAN HM-801 "Audiophiles' PMP" Up For Pre-Order
HiFiMAN are preparing to launch their audiophile-friendly HM-801 PMP next month, with high-spec DAC and a modular amplifier design that allows owners to switch around…
Read MoreMSI Wind U200 12-Inch CULV Ultraportable Leaks
Details of MSI's new 12-inch Wind U200 notebook have leaked, confirming that the ultraportable does indeed use Intel's CULV platform. According to the source, the…
Read MoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 3D Webcam Tipped For E3 Unveil
Microsoft's Xbox 360 webcam could be announced as early as at E3 next month, according to the latest sources talking to the WSJ, using 3D…
Read MoreApple WWDC 2009 Keynote To Be Schiller, Not Jobs
Tickets are all sold out, but if you were headed to Apple's WWDC next month in the hope of seeing Steve Jobs take to the stage,…
Read MoreSuper Mario Bros Controlled By Sound & Music
People like gaming, and people like music - how about mixing that up? We're not talking about anything so boringly sensible as Guitar Hero or…
Read MoreFlip Video Ultra HD Review
Flip Video carved a niche for themselves with point-and-shoot camcorders, and it's a niche which soon got crowded as rival firms offered their own entry-level…
Read MoreSamsung 32GB 30nm Memory Launched: More Storage, Smaller Size
Samsung have announced the release of the first 32GB 30-nm moviNAND memory, built from eight Samsung 30nm-class 32Gb NAND chips, a multimedia card (MMC) controller…
Read MoreIntel "Harmed Millions Of Consumers": Fined $1.45bn
Intel has been fined a record 1.06 billion euros ($1.45 billion) by the European Commission, who deemed that the company had illegally used "hidden rebates"…
Read MorePalm Pre Gets Unboxed On Video
The first Palm Pre unboxing we saw was something of an anti-climax: there turned out to be no Pre inside at all, just accessories and…
Read MoreMicrosoft Zune HD Tweet Rumor Was Fake
It now looks like June will not see a new Microsoft Zune HD launch, as the company admits it accidentally linked to a fake Twitter…
Read MoreAlienware "Allpowerful" Laptop & Desktop Range Launching June
Alienware have quietly launched another teaser site, this time tipping an upcoming "gaming laptop and computer" which the company is calling "Allpowerful". No other hardware…
Read MoreMSI X-Slim X340 Reviewed: $899 Bargain Air-Alternative
MSI's X-Slim X340 ultraportable may be all about the skinny glamor, but once you've succumbed to its slender charms you want a machine that can…
Read MoreSony OLED Walkman X Priced: $399.95 For 32GB
Sony's OLED Walkman X has finally been granted a US price tag. Two versions of the PMP have been listed on Amazon, the 16GB at…
Read MoreSmartQ 7 MID Shows Up In The Wild Again
SmartQ's 7 MID is currently tempting and disappointing us in equal measure, thanks to the promise of a budget price tag and sizable display but potentially…
Read MoreT-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 On Sale: $250
T-Mobile have released the Sidekick LX 2009, the latest version of the popular messaging handset. The first of the range to support 3G, as we…
Read MoreSlingPlayer Mobile For iPhone Review
Sling Media’s much awaited SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone is finally here and available for purchase in the iTunes App Store. The price is $29.99, which…
Read MorePhone Roundup: Samsung Alias 2 Unboxing, MOTO W7 And More
There's always interesting phone-related news popping up on our radar, so we'd thought we'd share some of what we've found with you in a new…
Read MoreNest Box With IR Camera Makes For Digital Birdhouse Fun
If you've always wanted to bring a bit of science and nature into your home but didn't know how, perhaps this Nest Box with IR…
Read MoreJVC Shows Off Super High-Rez Camera Prototype, D-ILA 3 Projector
Well, the people over at JVC Japan sure have been busy. The company just announced that they will start shipping their D-ILA 3 video front-projector.…
Read MoreGEAR4 CRG-60 iPod Dock And Alarm Clock Announced
If you're looking to buy a few more iPod accessories, then you might just be interested in what GEAR4 has just announced. The CRG-60 iPod…
Read MoreHöfner Bass Guitar Controller For Rock Band Revealed
If you're excited for the upcoming release of The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle, then you'll be pleased to hear that you're going…
Read MoreStanton T.55 USB Turntable Turns Records Into MP3s
Now this is something my dad would love. The Stanton T.55 USB Turntable is a brand new gadget that makes it so you can listen…
Read MorePossible Hardware Specs For Zune HD, Microsoft Pink Phone Emerge
We just heard earlier today that Microsoft developers themselves might have tipped off the upcoming launch of Zune phone in June, but now we're learning…
Read MoreDell Inspiron 537 And 537s Now On Sale
Dell has finally decided to offer up their new Inspiron line for sale. Called the Inspiron 537 and 537s, these desktop systems are nicer to…
Read MoreMio Navman Spirit PNDs, Plus 7-Inch TV PND Hands-On [Video]
MiTAC Mio today announced a new range of Navman PNDs, together with previewing an upcoming 7-inch touchscreen PND with integrated digital TV tuner that's expected…
Read MorePalm Pre And The WSJ: Why Walt Will Kick-Start This Smartphone Revolution
Recent news that Palm are tipped to be working with the Wall Street Journal to announce the Pre's launch date on May 19th, and word that…
Read MoreCellphone Ultrasound Project [Video]
What you see here, plus a woman, could revolutionize pregnancy healthcare. A team at Washington University in St. Louis have developed software [pdf link] that…
Read MoreDiesel DZ9044 Pushes Time To The Edges
We're used to Tokyoflash watches being troublesome to decipher, but this Diesel DZ9044 may end up hurting your wrist, not your brain. Rather than put…
Read MoreSony OLED Walkman X Arrives In UK Wednesday
Sony have announced UK pricing for their OLED Walkman X, which will land in stores tomorrow. Two versions of the Walkman X will be available…
Read MoreIntel Netbook & Notebook Plans Revealed: N280 Facing The Axe
Leaks from manufacturers have revealed Intel's notebook and netbook plans for the remainder of 2009, and there are a few surprises in store. Low interest in…
Read MoreSanyo LP-WXU700 WiFi Draft-N Projector
Sanyo have announced an LCD projector with integrated WiFi draft-n, the first such model on the market. Able to stream video content as well as readily…
Read MoreSprint Palm Pre Unboxed... Minus The Pre
Now here's a disappointing unboxing: get all the packaging open and discover that there's no Palm Pre inside. MaxPDA managed to acquire the packaging and printed material…
Read MoreD-Link Add CAPTCHA Anti-Trojan Security To Routers
D-Link have announced new CAPTCHA security for selected models in their router range, promising more resilience against DNS-altering malware and spyware. The new firmware -…
Read MoreSamsung Bigfoot & Spico Android Smartphones With OS 2.0 "Donut"?
Two new Android smartphones have been tipped, both by Samsung and expected to launch in Q3 2009. The Samsung Spico (left) and Samsung Bigfoot (right)…
Read MoreLogitech Harmony Adapter For PS3: $60 In "Next Few Weeks"
Logitech have announced availability for their Harmony Adapter for the PS3, the adapter which links the company's Harmony universal remotes with the Sony console. Priced…
Read MoreDr. Mobile FreeStyle 1300n VIA Netbook Video Demo
As brand names go, Dr. Mobile at least goes some way to telling you what the company is all about: ultramobile products like netbooks and…
Read MoreMicrosoft Tip New Zune In June: "Hold Off From Buying An iPhone/Pre"
More Microsoft Zune news today, as the company's own developers tip a new product set to launch in June. The Office 2010 team are mainly…
Read MoreDell Inspiron Mini 10v $299 Netbook On Sale Now
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10v has gone on sale, offering entry-level netbook performance for a budget $299 price. First spotted in Dell's catalog last week,…
Read MoreLenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Hands-On Suggests Decent Update
We only heard official word of it yesterday, and the full announcement isn't due until later today, but that hasn't stopped LaptopMag from going hands-on…
Read MoreLogitech Wireless Guitar Controller For PS3 & PS2 Announced
Logitech have announced a guitar controller for the PlayStation, licensed by Activision for their Guitar Hero series. The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for PS3 and…
Read MoreTime Warner Cable Removes FEARnet From Channel Line-Up
FEARnet is a well-known on-demand channel that offers up all sorts of edge of your seat programming in the horror, thriller and suspense genres, but…
Read MoreSlim Data USB Cards Make For Convenient Storage
If you're like me, you've had trouble finding a place for your thumb drive from time to time. I mean, yeah, you can put it…
Read MoreDell Launches ST2010 20-Inch LCD Display
Without so much as a peep, Dell released their ST2010 display today that's target squarely at the entry-level market. Measuring in at 20-inches, it's larger…
Read MoreSharp AQUOS D-Series TVs Get Yahoo Video
Sharp launched their AQUOS D-Series this morning in Japan, which shows a real effort to enter the Internet-equipped TV market. By means of an Ethernet…
Read MoreLaCie Upgrades NAS RAID Devices; 10TB Capacity Now Possible
LaCie gave their NAS RAID product line up a significant overhaul today by upgrading their LaCie 2big Network and 5big Network. With this upgrade, you…
Read MoreLenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Netbook Revealed
Though it won't be officially introduced until tomorrow, Lenovo will be announcing their IdeaPad S10-2 netbook and it's got a thinner form factor than the…
Read MoreCorsair Storage Solutions P256 SSD Announced
Corsair announced their Storage Solutions P256 today, a 256GB solid-state drive that's meant to offer high performance and capacity combined in one unit, so you…
Read MoreNZXT Cryo S Notebook Cooler Announced
NZXT announced their new Cryo S today, a notebook cooler that's meant to keep your gaming notebook cool and allow for the best possible performance.…
Read MoreSanDisk ImageMate All-In-One USB 2.0 Card Reader Review
What’s the fastest card reader out there? That’s probably one of the most frequent questions, as flash storage becomes increasingly popular in everything from digital…
Read MoreMicrosoft Surface SP1 Released; Promise Of Windows 7 & WM7 Integration
Microsoft have released Service Pack 1 for users of their Surface multitouch table, and while that may not affect many readers of SlashGear it comes…
Read MoreDIY Keyboard Pants
Is that a CAPS lock across your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me? The puns may be awful, but Zack Hoeken's keyboard…
Read MoreNokia 5900 XpressMusic Probably A Fake
Remember those photos purporting to show Nokia's 5900 XpressMusic phone? At the time we weren't sure whether they were a legitimate leak or a Chinese…
Read MoreMonitor Audio Airstream 10 WiFi DAB Radio Gets Unboxed
As curiously shaped WiFi/DAB radios go, Monitor Audio's Airstream 10 certainly takes some beating. The bizarrely-kinked media player packs in digital and analog FM radios,…
Read MoreSony Walkman X Review - Is An OLED Touchscreen The Future?
Trying out Sony's new OLED Walkman was a no-brainer, even if the only review unit they could provide was a Japanese model. I've spent a…
Read MoreViliv S5 MID Gets Windows 7 Install [Video]
Squint hard and you can just about make out that this is Windows 7 Ultimate running on the Viliv S5's 4.8-inch screen. After all, we've…
Read MoreVerizon Samsung Alias 2 On Sale: $79.99
Verizon Wireless have launched the Samsung Alias 2, the distinctive dual-hinged clamshell with an E Ink QWERTY keyboard. Available now priced at $79.99 after an…
Read MoreRubber OLED Display Developed For Stretchable Screens
Researchers have developed a stretchable OLED display that can be bent and deformed without breaking. The rubber-like OLEDs are currently monochrome and each have just…
Read MoreSony PlayStation Network Access To Spread; PS3 "A Platform For Web Services"
Sony are planning to extend the PlayStation Network to hardware other than the PS3, while at the same time "evolving the PS3 into a platform for…
Read MoreAcer Aspire One D250 Arrives In Asia; Still No US Launch Date
Acer's Aspire One D250 netbook has gone on sale in Asia, with the 10.1-inch budget ultraportable retailing in the Philippines for 23,995 Pesos ($507). Using…
Read MoreGarmin Nuvifone G60 Delayed Until 2H09
Garmin-ASUS have again delayed the release of the nuvifone G60, blaming the complexities of fresh hardware and custom software. The touchscreen smartphone - which was…
Read MoreLenovo Focus On Touch, Windows 7, Onboard 3G For Future Netbooks
Lenovo's Matt Kohut has been fleshing out the company's vision of netbooks over the next five years, and the worldwide competitive analyst isn't shy of…
Read MoreKindle 2 Gets A ColorWare Makeover
Amazon's Kindle 2 may still not have a color display option, but you can certainly brighten up your ebook experience courtesy of ColorWare. The infamous…
Read MoreToshiba Dynabook UX Reviewed: Build Good, Specs Mediocre
Given Toshiba's history of making clever, compact notebooks, big things are expected from their Dynabook UX netbook (aka the Toshiba NB200 in the UK). Portable Monkey…
Read MoreVerizon HP Mini 1151NR On Sale May 17th?
Verizon and HP's netbook collaboration - the EVDO Rev.A equipped HP Mini 1151NR - is set to drop in stores from May 17th, according to…
Read MoreZhongyi S101 MID Caught Live With iPhone 3G & Viliv S5
The Zhongyi S101 MID has been cavorting in the wild with Viliv's S5 and the iPhone 3G, and size-wise it's looking promising. Thinner than the…
Read MoreSmartQ 7 MID Prototypes Spotted: $189 But Same Old CPU
SmartQ's 7 MID has shown up in a live photo, together with a price and more complete spec sheet. There's good news and bad: the…
Read MoreBlackBerry Onyx Breaks Cover: 3G For AT&T?
Live images of an upcoming BlackBerry smartphone have leaked, believed to be the BlackBerry Onyx first tipped back in April. Full specifications for the handset…
Read MoreSamsung I7500 Android Phone In-Depth Video Demo
A second video demo of the Samsung I7500 Android smartphone has emerged, this time the handiwork of Tech65. As we saw in the first video,…
Read MoreSlashGear Week In Review - Week 19 2009
We've had some much-anticipated and long-awaited gadgets land at SlashGear this week, so we've gone overboard with unboxing videos and hands-on galleries. The Verizon MiFi…
Read MoreBell Gets Samsung Vice Today
The Samsung Vice officially hit the carrier, Bell, this morning. The device has a serious messaging focus and it's slide form factor makes for a…
Read MoreHarman Kardon BDP 10 Blu-Ray Player Gets Priced
If you've been waiting anxiously for more information on the Harman Kardon BDP 10 Blu-ray player--the company's first-ever Blu-ray device--you're in luck. They've just announced…
Read MoreSprint To Get Samsung Exclaim June 7th
We've heard about the Samsung Lucello, a dual slider phone with a messaging focus, that was set to hit Sprint soon. However, this device has…
Read MoreNokia Ovi Store Set To Open With 20,000 Apps
Nokia has just revealed that their Ovi Store will start out with a considerably larger catalog of items than their direct competitors like the iTunes…
Read MoreRumor: Seeqpod Snatched Up By Microsoft
Well isn't this interesting. If all the scattered clues are correct, it seems that Seeqpod has been acquired by Microsoft. The site was shut down…
Read MoreNokia 5900 XpressMusic Leaks?
Images claiming to show Nokia's follow-up to the 5800 XpressMusic touchscreen cellphone, the Nokia 5900 XpressMusic, have leaked, and while there's no confirmation that these…
Read MoreRumor: TomTom Seeking iPhone GPS App Developer
Well, it looks like Tom Tom just might be producing an iPhone GPS application in the near future. And though nothing is set in stone--not…
Read MoreSamsung Releases Three Designer LCD Displays
Yesterday, Samsung somehow released three LCD displays without hardly anyone noticing. These three devices are intended to bring down the luxury 70-series to the average…
Read MoreMini HDMI Connector Prototype Revealed
We've all heard of mini USB, but it looks like there might be another miniature version of a standard plug on the way. It's called…
Read MoreT-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 Review
Talk about messaging phones and you'll inevitably get to the Sidekick. T-Mobile's screen-flipping feature-phone has a history of offering smartphone style push email, web access…
Read MoreBlackBerry Bluetooth Watch & Video Remote Gateway Coming?
RIM are preparing a number of new Bluetooth accessories, including a new headset codenamed "Alpha 1", an in-car handsfree kit and, possibly, a Bluetooth watch…
Read MoreFujitsu U820 UMPC Gets Windows 7 Upgrade [Video]
The Windows 7 RC testing continues, and after we've seen how reasonably it runs on an Atom N270 netbook its time to turn to a slightly…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC T91 Touchscreen Netbook UK Launch Revealed
Hot news for anybody hoping to kick off the summer with some touchscreen netbook action at the beach, as ASUS reveal their launch schedule for…
Read MoreMSI X-Slim X320 13.4-Inch Atom Ultraportable Unboxed
It's turning into something of an Atom unboxathon today, with MSI's X-Slim X320 following hot on the heels of ASUS' Eee PC 1008HA. This time…
Read MoreHTC Magic Unboxing Gallery And Video
The Vodafone HTC Magic has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: it's time for an unboxing video! The second Android handset to reach…
Read More4MC DIY Leaning Motorcycle [Video]
If the Piaggio MP3 leaning-scooter has taken your fancy, but you'd prefer something with a bit more grunt, Nick Schotter should be your first port…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1008HA "Shell" Gets Unboxed
The ASUS Eee PC 1008HA "Shell" doesn't get its official UK release until May 15th, but that hasn't stopped Electricpig from unboxing the 1-inch thick…
Read MorePegatron Ultra Slim Atom Nettop To Use SiS HD Graphics Not Ion?
Further details on Pegatron's Intel Atom-based nettop have emerged, courtesy of SiS, and they seem to suggest that the compact PC will not, in fact,…
Read MoreIntel Core i7 940 & 965 Extreme Being Phased Out?
Intel are reportedly preparing to phase-out two of their three Core i7 processors, despite having only launched the CPUs around six months ago. Hardware partners…
Read More100,000 PCs Wiped As Malware Pulls "Kill OS" Trigger
If ever there was a good reason to keep your computer spyware-free, this is it. Last month a group of more than 100,000 Windows-based PCs…
Read MoreMartin Jetpack Hovers Again In Latest Demo Video
Martin's latest Jetpack demo video may not show the pilot reaching such lofty altitudes as Jetpack International managed, but their machine is a whole lot…
Read MoreColor E-Paper Launch Delayed To 2010; Large-Screen Sony Ereader In 2009?
Bad news for anybody hoping for PVI's color e-paper before the end of 2009, as the company has pushed back the launch until 2010 having…
Read MoreFacebook For Windows Mobile App Released
Microsoft have announced a new Facebook client for Windows Mobile phones, and you won't have to wait for Windows Mobile 6.5 in order to use…
Read MoreSamsung Alias 2 Gets Video E Ink Keyboard Demo
The Samsung Alias 2 isn't officially meant to go on sale until May 11th, but that hasn't stopped one Verizon rep from selling one a few days…
Read MoreNext-Gen iPhone To Have Digital Compass?
Screenshots from an unreleased iPhone OS build have seemingly confirmed that the next-gen iPhone will have an integrated magnetometer, aka a digital compass. That would…
Read MoreNokia N97 Official Preorder Just $454.35!
Nokia seem determined to slice off as much of their profit margin on the N97 as possible, offering huge discounts on the flagship smartphone before…
Read MorePanasonic Confirm OLED Work; 40-Inch Production In 2010?
Panasonic have confirmed more details regarding their plans to develop a 37-inch OLED TV, though it hasn't been enough to prevent their Nikkei share price…
Read MoreKodak Zx1 720p Camcorder On Sale Now
Kodak's Zx1 720p pocket camcorder has quietly gone on sale at the company's own store, priced at $149.95, as well as through a private retailer…
Read MoreAcer Smartphones Might See 2009 U.S. Release After All
We reported to you earlier today that Acer was being forced to push back the release date for their smartphones in the U.S. due to…
Read MoreBlackBerry Tour Expected July 13th
It seems like every new smartphone has a big leak these days and the BlackBerry Tour from RIM is no different. In fact Kevin Byrne,…
Read MoreAcer Delaying U.S. Smartphones Until 2010
Well this is a bit disappointing. While Acer entered themselves into the smartphone market just a few months ago, they're now experiencing troubles with several…
Read MoreTonium Pacemaker Pocket DJ Unboxing
I'll admit, I had no idea what I was getting into when I opened up the Pacemaker. The functionality and the features of the device…
Read MoreAT&T Getting Nokia 6750, Says FCC
The FCC is always good for revealing where new devices will end up and this time is no different. In fact, A new filing shows…
Read MoreAT&T Choses Jasper For 3G Device Help
AT&T is now teaming up with Jasper Wireless in an attempt to make getting 3G on devices besides phones a little bit easier for the…
Read MoreShinoda Reveals 145-Inch Plasma Display
Wow! This thing is huge! Shinoda Plasma Corporation has decided to continue to push the plasma format and one up themselves with their latest prototype,…
Read MoreiPhone 3G $10/mo Price Cut From June 8th?
An cellphone industry pricing strategist has tipped Apple and AT&T for an upcoming service plan cut, bringing their current entry-level price of $69 down to $59. …
Read More$100k TyphoonHD4 Camera Shoots World-First Barrel Wave Slo-Mo [Video]
The BBC have released footage filmed with their $100,000 high-speed HD camera, a modified TyphoonHD4, in advance of their new documentary South Pacific. The camera…
Read MorePsystar OS X Netbook In Development?
Apple have been pretty resolute that we'll not find a netbook with their logo on it any time soon, but that doesn't mean budget ultraportables…
Read MoreDIY Coilgun: 68mph From Quad-Capacitor Array
We obviously don't advocate DIY violence here at SlashGear, but we do have a soft-spot for homemade coilguns with trick LED lighting and bulging capacitors. …
Read MoreClickfree Traveler And DVD Transformer Auto Backup Systems
Clickfree have announced a new drive in their automated backup range, the Clickfree Traveler, which is around the size of a credit card and weighs about the…
Read MoreGuitar Hero 5, Band Hero And DJ Hero Announced
Fresh gaming news from Activision today, as the company confirms three new titles in the burgeoning Guitar Hero franchise. Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero and…
Read MoreRogers Wireless & NTT DoCoMo Confirm Android Intentions
New Android carrier news today, as both Rogers Wireless and NTT DoCoMo are confirmed to be launching Android smartphones in the near future. Rogers Wireless…
Read MoreDell Inspiron Mini 10v N270 Netbook Spotted; New SSDs Available
Dell's next-generation netbook, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10v, has appeared in the company's May 2009 catalog [pdf link; last page] and, as the leaked roadmap suggested…
Read MoreDuke Nukem Forever Developer 3D Realms Folds
It feels like we've been waiting, well, forever for Duke Nukem Forever, but if you've been saving your money in the hope of picking up…
Read MoreASUS Eee Box B206 Reviewed: Mixed HD Bag
From the very start, ASUS' Eee Box nettop caught the eye as a potential media PC, and the company themselves threw their hat into the…
Read MoreSamsung Alias 2 And Motorola Rival Caught In Wild
Live shots of the Samsung Alias 2 U750 and the Motorola Rival a445 have leaked, ahead of their official release on Verizon. The Alias 2…
Read MorePanasonic Fukitorimushi Floor-Cleaning Inchworm Robot [Video]
Given how much people like to anthropomorphize their robots, what sort of lovable personality could you assign to an autonomous floor-cleaning inchworm? Designed by Panasonic,…
Read MoreHannspree HANNSnote SN10E1 Netbook: Same Old MSI Wind
Hannspree are hoping to catch up with the netbook crowd with their own model, the HANNSnote SN10E1. A rebadged MSI Wind, the HANNSnote has the…
Read MoreT-Mobile USA Confirm Android 1.5 Cupcake From Next Week
We've already heard from multiple T-Mobile UK G1 users that their smartphones have been upgraded to Android OS 1.5 'Cupcake' via an OTA update, but…
Read MoreApple iPhone OS 3.0 Beta 5 Released: MMS Hole Closed
Apple have pushed out the next release of iPhone OS 3.0, beta 5, little over a week after beta 4 was made available to developers. …
Read MoreOnly 300 Students To Trial Kindle DX
Amazon's textbook push with the Kindle DX will kick off not only with a publisher partnership but in a headline-grabbing real-world trial at six partner universities. However…
Read MoreViliv S5 Premium Air 3G SSD MID Gets Video Review
Viliv's S5 Premium MID has already performed well in reviews, but the two things missing have always been integrated 3G and an SSD option. Viliv…
Read MoreASUS Eee PC 1002HAE: N280 Upgrade To 1002HA
ASUS Japan have announced their latest netbook, the ASUS Eee PC 1002HAE. Based on Intel's Atom N280 1.66GHz processor, the 1002HAE otherwise takes the chassis…
Read MoreAmazon Kindle DX: $489 Summer Release
Amazon announced the Kindle DX this morning, an e-reader with a 9.7-inch E Ink display, integrated 3G, an onboard PDF reader and 3.3GB of internal storage,…
Read MoreSamsung U5 MP3 Player Comes With Fitness Program
It looks like Samsung is gearing up to release a brand new MP3 player specifically for the Korean market. The new player is called the…
Read MoreAmazon Kindle DX Video Hands-On
After the official announcement we had the chance to go hands-on with the new Amazon Kindle DX, and despite the overall family resemblance it feels…
Read MoreMAINGEAR F131 Gaming PC Makes A Comeback
After being absent from the scene for awhile, MAINGEAR has decided to bring back their top-notch gaming PC, the F131. And this time around, the…
Read MoreSony Releases Danielle Steel Limited Edition Reader
As you no doubt have heard by now, Amazon announced their latest ebook reader today called the Kindle DX, and now it looks like Sony…
Read MoreVirgin Media Tests 200Mbps DOCSIS Broadband In UK
A lot of talk is going around today about Internet connection speeds and networks, have you noticed? And Virgin Media is not one to be…
Read MoreAMD Receives WHQL Certification On First Day Of Windows 7 Program
AMD announced today that their Windows 7 graphics driver has been certified by Microsoft on the very first day of the latter company's program that…
Read MoreDell Mini 9 To Have Adobe Flash On Android Platform?
It looks like Bsquare, a mobile software developer, has spoken a bit too openly about their release plans. Apparently, they'll be porting Adobe Flash Lite…
Read MoreAmazon Kindle DX Liveblog Today! 10.30am ET
There are less than four hours to go until Amazon's press conference in New York this morning, and SlashGear will be live-blogging the whole event (http://live.slashgear.com/)…
Read MoreDell Studio Notebooks Get WiMAX Option
Dell keeps tweaking their Studio notebook line. Last week, there were several new design options announced as available. And now, two of the higher-end notebooks are…
Read MoreWiGig Alliance Forms For 60GHz Connections
Well, the wireless world is just all over the place right now, isn't it? In an effort to ramp up super high-speed connection options, an…
Read MoreAmazon Kindle DX Official Images & Specifications
The official images of the Amazon Kindle DX are out, and as you might expect it looks like an overgrown version of the Kindle 2. …
Read MoreAmazon Kindle DX Liveblog Now Underway!
It's almost 10.30am ET, so that can only mean one thing: the Amazon Press Event is about to begin. We're already liveblogging over at http://live.slashgear.com/…
Read MoreApple Recruiting 3G Engineer For Integrated MacBook WWAN?
Rumors that Apple is planning a new integrated 3G option for its MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptop ranges have once again been ignited,…
Read MorePalm Pre Canadian Release Set For Bell Mobility In 2H09
Bell Mobility and Palm have announced that the carrier will be the exclusive debut for the Pre smartphone in Canada. Set to launch in the second half of 2009, the…
Read MoreIntel CPU Virtualization Confusion Undermining Windows 7 XP Mode
The widespread Windows 7 RC release has meant many users attention turned to the OS' recently-announced Windows XP Mode, only to discover what Microsoft had…
Read MoreAmazon Kindle DX URL Goes Semi-Live
After the leaked pictures and details, it's now looking all the more likely that Amazon will introduce the Kindle DX this morning in New York. …
Read MoreAcer Aspire One 751 Reviewed: Pretty But Dumb
Acer's Aspire One 751 is arguably the company's slickest design to date, with an 11.6-inch LED-backlit display, skinny chassis and nifty angled ethernet and VGA…
Read MoreNokia E52: Stellar Battery Life
Nokia have announced the E52, a S60 handset they're calling "voice optimized". Boasting eight hours of talktime from a full charge, the Nokia E52 also…
Read MoreSamsung Star S5230 & Preston S5600 TouchWiz Cellphones
Samsung have announced a pair of touchscreen cellphones, the Samsung Star S5230 and the Samsung Preston S5600. A 2.5G and 3G handset respectively, the Star…
Read MorePD-100 Black Hornet: Smallest Video R/C Helicopter In The World
Proxdynamics have been demonstrating their PD-100 Black Hornet remote-control helicopter, the latest chopper from their stable and the smallest in the world to come equipped…
Read MoreDignLab AIO A1 Thin-Bezel Atom Touchscreen Nettop
Most of the touchscreen nettops we've seen - ASUS' Eee Top, MSI's Wind Top, etc. - have been physically very similar, so it's nice to see…
Read MoreSony Rolly Culled In US? Price Slashed To $99
As my mother once told me, there's only so long you can roll around on the floor, bleating and waving your arms around, before they…
Read MoreWowWee Rovio Taught To Play Soccer
With the weather picking up, there's nothing like stepping outside and kicking a ball around with some friends. Or so I hear; I'm too busy…
Read MoreAT&T myWireless Mobile Account App For iPhone Released
AT&T have navigated Apple's App Store submission policies to release their own software for the iPhone, which promises closer control over AT&T accounts and the ability to add…
Read MoreSprint FAQ Confirms Palm Pre PictBridge And Video Recording "On The Way"
Sprint have rounded up a few more frequently-asked questions about the Palm Pre, and funneled them into a post at their Inside Sprint Now blog. On the…
Read MoreSmartQ 7 MID: WiFi, 7-Inch Touchscreen, But Can CPU Deliver?
The SmartQ 5 MID promised much - low price, internet browsing, PMP functionality and oodles of connectivity - but delivered little, with its sluggish ARM…
Read MoreLaCie Big Disk Network And d2 Network With BitTorrent
LaCie have announced two new storage servers intended for small workgroups. The LaCie Big Disk Network and d2 Network can each support up to 50 users (15…
Read MorePhotoFast G-Monster-Promise PCIe SSD Gets Speed Boost
We heard about the G-Monster PCIe SSD RAID card back in March and we thought it was pretty fast with a read and write speed…
Read MoreEye-Fi Now Works With More Hosting Sites
People that use Eye-Fi video memory cards know that they can directly upload pictures and videos to websites like Flickr and YouTube. But a new…
Read MoreNZXT Beta Steel Mid-Tower Case Announced
NZXT announced today their latest tower case and this one is definitely targeted at the gamer crowd. Called the Beta, this steel case is meant…
Read MoreVudu Partners With Entone For Set-Top Box Service
Vudu will soon be offering its movies on a third-party set-top box, changing up their title and adding the function of service provider to their…
Read MorePrimeTime2Go For BlackBerry Launched
We first heard about the PrimeTime2Go mobile TV service back at CTIA, but now you can officially sign up from Quickplay. The service works on…
Read MoreRenesas Chip Allows Mobile Phone HD Video Playback And Recording
Well here it is, folks! Renesas announced this morning that their latest media processor is optimized to allow for full HD video on mobile devices…
Read MoreBlackBerry Curve 8520 Reviewed: Okay For Entry-Level
A pre-production BlackBerry Curve 8520 has fallen into the esteemed hands of CrackBerry, and they've done the honorable thing and thoroughly reviewed it. Intended as…
Read MoreFacebook Advert For Palm Pre Behind-Scenes Photo Leaks
Palm and Apple have clashed already when it comes to print adverts for the Palm Pre, but now details of what could be the first…
Read MoreBLAZE Digital Arcade Stick For PS3 Is Budget Button-Fest
Budget gaming peripheral manufacturer BLAZE have another offering for PS3 owners today, in the shape of their Digital Arcade Stick. Intended for arcade titles such as…
Read MoreMicrosoft Release Windows Marketplace For Mobile "Prohibited App Types" List
Microsoft have announced their twelve commandments for their Windows Marketplace for Mobile download store, and they seem to have taken a leaf out of Apple's…
Read MoreWindows 7 RC Netbook Performance Tested
Soon we're going to see test after test of Windows 7 RC running on every piece of computer hardware known to man, so we'll kick…
Read MorePSP Mouse Hack [Video]
As gaming mods go, adding a mouse to the Sony PSP will either make perfect sense or seem just plain stupid, depending on the type of…
Read MoreProject Stella Elliptical Step Sequencer
The great thing about musical hardware is that you can admire it as a musician, recognizing how useful it might be to create awesome new…
Read MoreCelery Launch Twitter To Fax Service
It's rare to see a press release and wonder whether someone has elaborately replicated a news service website in order to make a joke, but that was…
Read MoreDon't Tase Me Bro Immortalized In Automaton
We like a good automaton here at SlashGear, and if it manages to reproduce an internet meme then all the better. Jon Haddock's hand-cranked model…
Read MoreWindows 7 RC Now Available To All
Microsoft have released Windows 7 RC for general download, five days after MSDN and TechNet subscribers had access to the new OS. Windows 7 RC…
Read MorePSN To Get 20-40 Classic Capcom Games
Capcom have revealed their plans to introduce as many as forty new PlayStation Network titles over the next few months, comprising a selection of original…
Read MoreAmazon Kindle DX Images Leak: 9.7-Inch E Ink Screen
Is this the new Amazon Kindle DX? According to one source, you're looking at Amazon's new, larger-screen ebook reader, complete with a 9.7-inch E Ink…
Read MoreCompal, Mitac & More Have CULV Ultraportables Planned For 2009
It looks like Intel's CULV wish may be coming true, as six whitebox manufacturers in Taiwan are apparently ramping up for production of ultraportable notebooks based on…
Read MoreZhongyi S101 MID Gets Hands-On
The unnamed Chinese MID spotted back in March with a nifty pocket docking station has now been identified, as the Zhongyi S101 (no relation to the…
Read MoreToshiba TG01 Gets Video Review
The Toshiba TG01 isn't set to reach the market until the summer, but that hasn't stopped PocketPCItalia from getting their hands on the 9.9mm-thick Windows…
Read MoreASUS U And UX Ultraportable Specifications Confirmed
ASUS have released full specifications for their new U- and UX-series ultraportables, announced back at CeBIT. Five U-series models are detailed, together with two UX-series; processors range…
Read MoreWooden MacBook Model With Hand-Drawn Detailing
It may look like an Apple MacBook - albeit one pretty thoroughly bleached - but this is actually a school project. Kyle Buckner crafted this…
Read MoreDIY Wolverine Claws [Video]
He may not have the complete costume like the last set of DIY Wolverine claws we saw, but this latest set of homemade claws certainly…
Read MoreHTC Touch Pro2 FCC Filing Confirms T-Mobile USA 3G AWS
It's looking all the more likely that the HTC Touch Pro2 will launch in the US on T-Mobile, as FCC documents confirm that it supports…
Read MoreHTC Touch Pro2 Hands-On: Gallery And Video
In the second of our HTC Touch hands-on pieces, we're looking at the HTC Touch Pro2. SlashGear met up with HTC's Dave Catt and Eric…
Read MoreMore Touchscreen BlackBerrys On The Way, Says RIM
According to Jim Balsillie, co-chief of Research in Motion, more BlackBerry devices that feature touchscreens are on the way in the near future. In fact,…
Read MoreHTC Hero Next-Gen Android Smartphone Escapes
HTC's third Android device, the HTC Hero, has seemingly been snapped in the wild. Previewed as part of HTC's 2009 smartphone leak back in January…
Read MoreSony Walkman X PMP Hands-On Video Demo
When I was asked late last week if the Sony Walkman X was something SlashGear would be interested in reviewing, it took all of maybe…
Read MoreCentury 3-In-1 USB Dock Adds On Missing Netbook Features
Most people buy netbooks because they need just the essentials when it comes to features and don't want to shell out a ton of money.…
Read MoreRunCore Pro IV SSDs Offer Super Speed For A Price
RunCore just announced their latest solid-state drive and though it's certainly fast, the price tag might be just a bit too high for what you…
Read MoreNokia 5800 XpressMusic Hits U.S. At Cincinnati Bell
Fans of the Nokia XpressMusic phones rejoice! You can now get your hands on the 5800 XpressMusic in the U.S. on Cincinnati Bell Wireless. While…
Read MoreCowon S9 MP3 Player Hits U.S.
Well this is good news! It seems you can now get your hands on the S9 MP3 player from Cowon with a 32GB capacity on…
Read MoreLiberty Entertainment And DirecTV To Merge
DirecTV announced today that they will be merging with Liberty Entertainment, a spinoff from Liberty Media, soon and will place the TV provider in direct…
Read MoreAT&T Set To Get BlackBerry Curve 8900 In The Summer
Well, it looks like AT&T is the next carrier in line to get their hands on the BlackBerry Curve 8900. This latest offering will be…
Read MoreSprint Losses Continue To Grow, Says Q1 Reports
Sprint is still experiencing losses according to their first quarter earnings report. In fact, their current losses clock in at $594 million, which is up…
Read MoreMSI GX623 And GX633 Gaming Notebooks Revealed
MSI announced two new gaming notebooks today, the GX623 and the GX633. Both of these notebook PCs have 15.4-inch displays and are perfect for the…
Read MoreWii MotionPlus Pre-Orders Start
Amazon US have begun accepting pre-orders for the Wii MotionPlus, in the process confirming the previous tip that the accessory will begin shipping on June…
Read MoreAndroid Roadmap Tips T-Mobile G1 v.2 "Bigfoot" And Samsung Houdini
T-Mobile USA's roadmap for Android devices has leaked, suggesting that the HTC Magic - aka T-Mobile myTouch 3G - will hit the market over the summer,…
Read MoreBlackBerry Curve Ousts iPhone 3G From US Smartphone Top-Spot
The iPhone 3G's seemingly unstoppable dominance at the top of the US smartphone sales chart has come to an end, with the BlackBerry Curve 83xx-series…
Read MoreNavigon Pull PND Business From US
Navigon have announced their intention to withdraw from the US satnav market, citing the "difficult economic environment" and "aggressive pricing". Despite describing the exit as…
Read MoreAltec Lansing VS2620 & BXR1220 Value Speakers
Altec Lansing have announced new speakers in its Value Series, promising that low price doesn't have to equal low quality sound. The VS2620, shown here,…
Read MoreLenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Netbook With Integrated 3G
Lenovo are preparing to release their second-generation netbook, the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2, which will include integrated 3G but lose the ExpressCard slot that helped differentiate…
Read MoreSamsung 850 PAVV Plasma HDTV Just 29mm Thick
Samsung have taken the wraps off of a vast, super-skinny plasma HDTV, the Samsung 850 PAVV. Measuring a scant 29mm thick - enough for Samsung…
Read MoreNIN's Reznor Blasts Apple For App Store Approval Idiocy
Trent Reznor is angry. Anybody who has listened to the music of Nine Inch Nails likely knows that already, but right now he's specifically angry…
Read MoreAT&T 3G Acer Aspire One 10.1-Inch Hitting Costco May 11th
According to the latest leak from AT&T, the carrier is planning to offer subsidized 3G-capable netbooks in partnership with Costco. The netbook - which will…
Read MoreAmazon Press Event On Wednesday: New, Textbook-Friendly Kindle?
Hot on the heels of the large-screen Amazon Kindle rumors comes the announcement of a press conference this Wednesday. The conference, to be held at…
Read MoreASUS 11.6-Inch Eee PC Coming This Month
ASUS are planning an 11.6-inch Eee PC netbook which will launch later in May, according to CEO Jerry Shen, presumably to counter Acer's recent larger…
Read MoreT-Mobile myTouch 3G Is The US HTC Magic
It seems T-Mobile USA have decided on a name for their launch of the HTC Magic, and it's one of the suggestions the carrier tested…
Read MoreMoneual MiNEW A10 Nettop: This Is No HTPC
Moneual have announced a new nettop, the MiNEW A10, based on Intel's Atom 230 1.6GHz processor and running Windows XP. The company is billing the…
Read MoreSarotech Frigo RAID Enclosures
With a name that sounds awfully like a certain other external RAID enclosure, and a logo that's also pretty similar, we could waste plenty of…
Read MoreNewspaper Kindle Could Launch This Week, Claims NYT
Amazon are tipped to launch a new, large-screen version of the Kindle e-reader "as early as this week", according to the New York Times. The…
Read MoreMyst For iPhone Launches: 727MB Classic
All the way back in August 2008, we heard of plans to remake Myst for the iPhone and iPod touch. The classic adventure game is…
Read MoreAcer Aspire One 751 Press Shots And Price
Having already seen it in more than one live photoshoot, plus a boatload of leaked images, there's perhaps little to surprise us in Acer's official…
Read MoreBluetooth Class-Action Suit Settled: Lawyers Unsurprisingly The Biggest Winners
Motorola, Plantronics and Jabra have offered to settle in a class action lawsuit that accused them of insufficiently warning of the possible impact Bluetooth headsets could…
Read MoreLenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet Gets New CPUs In Canada
Lenovo Canada are offering ThinkPad X200 Tablet PC buyers a newly-expanded range of processor options, more than twice as many as US buyers can configure…
Read MoreMSI X-Slim X400 14-Inch Ultraportable Launched
From one MSI ultraportable to another, and the company surprised with the announcement of a hitherto-unseen X-Slim notebooks at an Asia-Pacific launch recently. The MSI…
Read MoreMSI X-Slim X340 Headed For Price Cut?
MSI prompted some consternation last month, when official listings for its X-Slim X340 ultraportable appeared with a $1,099.99 price-tag. That might seem vaguely reasonable for…
Read MoreAT&T Nokia E71x Finally On Sale
It's been a long time coming - spotted in the wild all the way back in November 2008, in fact - but AT&T have finally released…
Read MoreSlashGear Week In Review - Week 18 2009
It's been another week dominated by cellphones here at SlashGear, with our exclusive review of the HTC Touch Diamond2 plus plenty of news from the…
Read MoreSecond, Smaller Palm Pre Coming Late 2009?
As if waiting for one Palm Pre to arrive wasn't stressful enough, now there's talk of a second, smaller version of the handset primed to…
Read MoreSamsung SMX-C14 & SMX-C10 Touch Of Color Camcorders
Touch of Color was always too slick to be restricted to Samsung's TV ranges, and the company obviously agrees: the new Samsung SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 camcorders get…
Read MoreSmartphone Customers Say Apple Is The Best, According To Survey
JD Power just released their 2009 Wireless Consumer Smartphone Satisfaction Survey and it seems Apple has topped the list with their iPhone and iPhone 3G.…
Read MoreMotorola Clutch i465 Detailed
If you're in the market for a new push-to-talk handset, then you'll be pleased to hear that Motorola gave up some details about their Clutch…
Read MorePSP Go! To Get Memory Stick Micro Cards?
Rumors abound when it comes to the PSP Go! Now, we have another rumor on top of the original rumor. This one says that the…
Read MoreSprint To Get Palm Eos, Too?
Palm is just full of surprises. According to information over at PhoneNews, Sprint insiders are now saying that the Palm Eos will be making its…
Read MoreXbox Set To Get Wii-Like With Motion Control
Well, not exactly Wii-like. If a leaked image is to be believed, Microsoft has a new motion controlling system in the works to compete against…
Read MoreDIY Glove Phone
The best hacks don't necessarily make a gadget any easier to use, or more discrete: they just make them cooler. That's why this DIY glove…
Read MoreSamsung Alias2 Hitting Verizon May 11th With E Ink Keys?
The Samsung Alias2 is tipped to be hitting Verizon store shelves on May 11th, according to sources at the carrier. The phone will be the…
Read MoreHTC Touch Diamond2 Review
It's set to be a tough year for smartphones, and there's plenty of change afoot as companies battle amid tightening customer purse-strings. The new iPhone…
Read MoreHTC Snap Reviewed: Great Keyboard But Lacks Crossover Appeal
After the "Inner Circle" screenshots from this morning, we now have the first full review of the HTC Snap. The company's latest candybar QWERTY handset,…
Read MoreYinlips G80 PMP/MID Gets Video Reviewed
I'm vaguely suspicious about something called the Yinlips G80 but, judging by MP4 Nation's review, the touchscreen MID/PMP might actually fill the slot that the…
Read MoreAcer Aspire One 751: 11.6-Inches, Atom Z520 & May Launch
When Acer announced their 11.6-inch Aspire One netbook last month, they were pretty loose on the ultraportable's full specifications. Now the largest netbook the company…
Read MoreDOA Palm Pre Faces Supply & Carrier Issues, Claims Analyst
Collins Steward analyst Ashok Kumar has launched a highly critical and pessimistic attack on Palm and their upcoming Pre smartphone, describing the company's sales goals…
Read MoreiPhone-Controlled R/C Helicopters & Planes
Mark another one up for the iPhone's hacking potential: using the cellphone's accelerometers to remotely control airplanes and helicopters. FliPhone is a home-grown app by…
Read MoreEee PC Tablet Mod: Cheap UMPC
With the price of original ASUS Eee PC 7xx-series netbooks so low on eBay these days, it seems a great idea to revisit the concept…
Read MoreFlip Video Ultra And Ultra HD Launched
It comes as no great surprise, given they're already on Best Buy shelves and we've seen a photo unboxing, but Flip Video have officially announced…
Read MoreSony Motion-Sensing PS3 Controller Set For E3 Launch?
Hot on the heels of a screen-sliding PSP refresh, comes word that Sony are planning a Wiimote-style motion-sensing controller for the PS3. Tipped for announcement…
Read MoreIBM Kick-Start Private Cloud Computing
IBM have announced their first computer that relies on a private cloud for both storage and processing power. The WebSphere CloudBurst Appliance creates virtualized snapshots…
Read MoreNext-Gen iPhone To Have iMovie Mobile?
Apple are aiming to make the next-gen iPhone into the cellular version of the Pure Digital Flip, according to BusinessWeek, with simple point-and-shoot capture and a…
Read MoreHTC Snap "Inner Circle" Screenshots
Screenshots from the HTC Snap, the company's upcoming non-touchscreen Windows Mobile candybar smartphone, have emerged, showing the new Inner Circle feature. Inner Circle allows messages…
Read MoreSamsung HMX-R10 Full-HD Camcorder Ships May 15th
Samsung's HMX-R10, the smallest Full-HD camcorder, is now available for pre-order through Amazon. The 1080p camcorder, announced at PMA 2009, can capture 1920 x 18080…
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