"We combine play with innovative technology to address real-world issues in a meaningful fun way." That’s what Uncharted Play’s website says, and with a product like the SOCCKET Soccer Ball, the ball that generates energy and can charge small electrical devices, they’re living up to that statement.
How bad do you need an Android tablet? HP’s latest Android tablet isn’t packed with the latest components, but it’s cheap. The buyer gets, um, a screen, some bits and bytes, and a bezel as wide as the Mighty Mississisp’. But the HP 7 Plus is only $99. Since HP’s first consumer Android tablet, the computer maker has been content racing to the bottom with cheap… Read More
Apple has applied for a patent (via AppleInsider) that would introduce mechanical shutters to mobile devices that would slide shut when they detect a potential fall or impact, protecting sensitive weak points like speakers and microphones. These areas are currently kept safe using wire mesh and extremely small openings, but a shutter system would make it possible to build devices with bigger… Read More
The Majestic Drink Holder is to standard auto cup-holders what the Luxury Fries Holder is to McDonalds’ cheesy red plastic Potato Holder, offering awesome looks augmented with a Swarovski-studded padlock. Hey, at least your secured soda will have some taste.
Sony’s TV business is in bad shape. As the company prepares to spin off the unit into its own fully-owned subsidiary, here’s a look back at some of the company’s greatest television achievements.
Twitter’s new Mute feature helps you silence Tweetstormers.
Microsoft has officially introduced their newest Windows 8.1 Pro tablet, the Surface Pro 3. Specs-wise, the tablet sports a 12-inch ClearType 2160 x 1440 10-point multi-touch display (3:2 aspect ratio), a 4th generation Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor, a 4GB or 8GB RAM, a 64GB, 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, dual cameras (5MP front & 5MP rear), WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, a stylus called Surface Pen, a full size USB 3.0 port, a mini DisplayPort, built-in stereo speakers, a 9-hour battery life and runs on Windows 8.1 Pro OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 will be available for pre-order from May 22nd via Microsoft’s online store for a starting price of $799 (Intel Core i3 + 64GB model – cheapest option). [Product Page]
Sony has showed off a new NFC-enabled Bluetooth speaker to its range, the SRS-X3. Coming in a sleek ‘Definitive Outline’ design, this portable wireless speaker comes with a built-in microphone for hands-free calling, Sony’s ClearAudio+ technology, A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP profiles support, SBC codec support, NFC pairing function, a 3.5mm stereo mini jack and a high-power digital amplifier with maximum power output of 20W (10W+10W), and is compatible with Bluetooth 2.1 enabled devices. Powered by a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery (up to 7 hours of battery life), the SRS-X3 will go on sale from June 21st for 14,380 Yen (about $142) in black, white and red color options. [Product Page]
Here we have a new LCD monitor from Green House, the GH-LCS17A-BK/WH-BM. Adopting the ‘blue light cut filter’ for reducing eye fatigue (cut about 24% of blue light), this new 17-inch LED-backlight monitor (low power consumption of up to 20W) provides 1280 x 1024 native resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 160/170 degree viewing angles. In addition, it also comes with two built-in 1W stereo speakers and has a mini D-Sub connector. The GH-LCS17A-BK/WH-BM is available now in black and white color options. [Product Page]
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