Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Monthly Newsletter March 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Satin Silver PS3 available in March
Two new PS3 models the CECH-2500A SS and CECH-2500B are introduced by SCEI today. These new PS3 will come with a new stylish looks as it flaunts a Satin Silver color for its 160GB as well as 250GB PS3. A matching remote is also offered by SCEI for these new PS3.
Price & Availability
Slated to be …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Logitec introduces new 3G Ready Network Camera LAN-NC1M3G/FX
This morning a beautiful camera hit the market thanks to Logitec. This new little camera with the LAN-NC1M3G/FX features a 10Mpix Censor that let you capture video with a maximum resolution of 1280800 pixel. At 30fps, the LAN-NC1M3G/FX comes with the usual Ethernet port as well as a USB port designed for 3G USB [..] Read the original article: here.
Ugliest Watch on Earth!! Meet Thanko’s Analog Watch with Voice Recorder
Wanna possess the ugliest looking watch on earth? You might find it an weired idea. But actually this is not. Thanko brings you the opportunity to be the owner of such an ugly looking watch!
The new Analog watch with voice recorder is also known as AWWVOR01. This analog watch comes with 1GB of memory, an …. Source article : Ugliest Watch on Earth!! Meet Thanko’s Analog Watch with Voice Recorder.
Logitec bring a new 500GB Slim external HDD LHD-PBG500U2W
Yet another HDD from Logitec is out in the market. Logitec’s new LHD-PBG500U2W comes with a slim 13mm case and with a noise level of just 18dm.
The new device supports Sony’s PS3 Torne as well as the USB Video recoding mode found on most TVs nowadays.
Price & Availability
The LHD-PBG500U2W will be available within February …. Original source : Logitec bring a new 500GB Slim external HDD LHD-PBG500U2W.
Airpen Mini from Pentel now supporting Android Devices
Airpen Mini that was first introduced in March 2009 from Pentel, is now made compatible with Android devices.
The Airpen Mini will run on Windows 2000 SP4, XP, Vista 32 and 64Bit and only on OS X V10.5.
The specialty of this Airpen Mini is that it will enable you to digitally transfer to your PC anything … Read : Airpen Mini from Pentel now supporting Android Devices.
Should iPods, phones be banned for pedestrians crossing roads?
SYDNEY – People in NSW may soon be required to stop using their iPods and phones while crossing the road.
The call to pass this law has been backed by the NSW police too.
It is the latest attempt to improve traffic safety by legislating against technological distraction but the question is …. Source : Should iPods, phones be banned for pedestrians crossing roads?.
Pakistan to cut BlackBerry services for foreign missions in country
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is reportedly planning to stop all Blackberry services to foreign missions in the country.
“I can confirm that PTA has asked us to stop all BlackBerry services to foreign embassies and high commissions,” the Dawn quoted a senior official at a mobile company, as saying.
Another industry official confirmed …. Source article : Pakistan to cut BlackBerry services for foreign missions in country.
Four new series of LaVie Laptop launched by NEC
A fresh new set of laptops are announced today by NEC Japan. These high end laptops include LaVie L, LaVie S, LaVie M and LaVie Light. Lets see what are the most interesting features of the latest devices.
1) LaVie L
It’s said to be the most attractive notebooks among the four. It comes with many … Original article on : Four new series of LaVie Laptop launched by NEC.
Elecom brings Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand for your tablet
Today Elecom unveiled a new pair of Bluetooth 3.0 Keybaord of the TK-FBM023E and TK-FBM023 Series. You can use these keyboards with any Bluetooth compatible mobile devices such as Apple iPad, iPhone or Android based tablets. Even your PC or PS3 can make use of these keyboards.
Available in black and white colors both the models … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Elecom brings Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand for your tablet.
Canon launches PDA Like Dictionary Wordtank Z with Slide-out keyboard
Canon is here with its sexy PDA like design electronic dictionary the Wordtank Z. It features a full qwerty slide-out keyboard and a 4.3″ Touchscreen.
The Wordtank Z Series comes with the Z400 designed, specially for college students, who aspire to improve their English knowledge as well as Japanese.
The Z800 targets older users with a … Read : Canon launches PDA Like Dictionary Wordtank Z with Slide-out keyboard.
X2 Hybrid Headphones unveiled by ZUMREED
During CES, loads of small and big gadgets were released. So it was hardly possible for us to talk about all of them within that short span of time. Now, when the Consumer Electronics Show is all over, we get in touch with some mesmerizing gadgets that we want to share with you. X2 …. Original article : X2 Hybrid Headphones unveiled by ZUMREED.
Benazir’s mobile phones recovered from Bilawal House, Karachi
KARACHI – The two Blackberry cell phones of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, which were lost on the day of her assassination, have been recovered from her former residence ‘Bilawal House’ in Karachi.
According to sources, Benazir’s personal staff in Bilawal House were carrying her cell phones, Geo TV reported.
The Benazir murder case investigation team … Read more >>.
New Gigabit USB Ethernet from Logitec goes on sale in Japan
Logitec brings a new Gigabit USB Ethernet convert today. It comes with dedicated drivers for Windows Win 7 32 & 64 Bit. For other OS such as Mac OS or Nintendo you wont be needing any specific drivers.
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Panasonic announced ten new Viera 3D HD TVs
Panasonic unleashed bunch of new Viera TVs in four different series. These new models include the GT3 Series, available in 42, 46 and 50″.
The GT3 Series comes with its new Back Panel II and its 5,000,000:1 contrast ration, and USB/HDD/SDXC Card recording mode, while the ST3 Series is available in 42 and 46″ that also …. Original source : Panasonic announced ten new Viera 3D HD TVs.
Pioneer hit market with storm of colorful headphones
Pioneer today brings new pair of colorful headphones with the SE-MJ151 series. The new overhaed headphone will be available in five vibrant colors while the in-ear earphone SE-CL331 Series will be introduced in six different colors.
The SE-MJ151 has a 40mm driver unit, an impedance of 32 and a output level of 100bB on 10Hz … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pioneer hit market with storm of colorful headphones.
Hitachi shows off an interactive LCD projector with the iPJ-AW250N Feature
Hitachi introduced a new 3LCD project with an enticing feature: the iPJ-AW250N. Being the first LCD projector from Hitachi, the iPJ-AW250N offers a simple and realistic solution to the existing complex one.
The latest device embeds full interactive capability with all of the features of the new Ultimate Short Throw models and offer a high …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Hitachi shows off an interactive LCD projector with the iPJ-AW250N Feature.
UMA-ISO2 is an USB and eSATA HDD Enclosure with ISO Support from Hanwa
UMA-ISO2 is an external HDD enclosure that is capable of turning into an external CD/DVD Drive with the help of its native ISO Support.
Just store any ISO files (DVD, CD…) browser your ISOs via the UMA-ISO2 jog dial and LCD monitor, select the correct one. Yuppiee!! your PC will recognize the UMA-ISO2 as an …. Source article : UMA-ISO2 is an USB and eSATA HDD Enclosure with ISO Support from Hanwa.
Senior public servant in Oz sacked for Googling ‘knockers’ at home
SYDNEY – A senior public servant in Australia has been sacked after he Googled the word “knockers”, and looked at legal pornography on a work laptop at his own home.
Even though the man, from the Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Imam in Dubai jailed for possessing nude photos
DUBAI – An imam in Dubai has been acquitted for seducing women to have sex with him using his BlackBerry but was jailed him for possessing nude photos.
Court’s Presiding Judge Eisa Al Sharif overturned the primary judgment, one year in jail, and acquitted the 35-year-old Egyptian imam of seducing women and urging girls to have … Read more : Imam in Dubai jailed for possessing nude photos.
Sprint Echo Debuts With Dual Screen!
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Sprint which is a leading telecom provider of USA recently unveiled its latest android phone Echo in collaboration with handset maker Kyocera at New York. The ceremony was a grand one with leading media entities covering the event. The phone has dual screens which make it look almost like a tablet. … Read more »»».
Brit MPs propose to take away items from perpetrators as Asbos are scrapped
LONDON – Ministers in Britain have come up with a new idea to control perpetrators, who refuse to behave, by seizing their stereos, iPods and other “bling” items.
The plan was put forward as Asbos, the anti-social behaviour orders, which have become …. Original source : Brit MPs propose to take away items from perpetrators as Asbos are scrapped.
Benazir was promised she would be PM: Forensic report
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto had been assured that she would be the prime minister after the 2007 general elections, revealed a forensic report that was compiled after retrieving data from her personal BlackBerry phones. An email begins by calling her “Respected Prime Minister”.
The Express Tribune said that one of … Original article on : Benazir was promised she would be PM: Forensic report.
HP TouchPad In Spotlight
SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- HP the computer giant is joining the tablet bandwagon as is evident from its latest moves. The company which commands a large share of the global PC market recently unveiled TouchPad its contender in the fast growing tablet segment. The device is hogging attention now but the company has not said … Read more >>.
Missing Brit schoolgirl’s laptop leads to 240 sex offenders
LONDON – The search of a missing schoolgirl’s laptop in UK has helped catch 240 online predators, and also spark a major child abuse operation.t had begun as a simple missing person’s inquiry, but ended with arrests being made in 15 different countries.
Police, who were investigating the 13-year-old’s disappearance, found she received 76 e-mails with … Original source on Gaea Times at : Missing Brit schoolgirl’s laptop leads to 240 sex offenders.
Now an iPhone app that allows New Yorkers to find free condoms
NEW YORK – The Health Department in New York unveiled a free iPhone application on Valentine’s Day that allows New Yorkers to input an address and find five nearby places to grab a free condom.
Monica Sweeney, the agency’s point person for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, said the app was developed to reach everyone having sex.
“The … Original source on Gaea Times at : Now an iPhone app that allows New Yorkers to find free condoms.
US man dubbed ‘most stupid criminal ever’ pleads guilty to burglary
LONDON – The US man, who was dubbed as “the most stupid criminal ever” after he posted a photo of himself on the Facebook page of the owner of a laptop he had stolen, has pleaded guilty to burglary.
Rodney Knight Jr, 19, had last December, broken into the home of Washington Post journalist Marc Fisher …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Now, a radio toaster to save kitchen space
LONDON – A new gadget that can help save kitchen space has emerged in the form of a radio toaster, which allows consumers to heat up their bread while listening to their favourite breakfast show.
The Breville Radio Toaster, which has DAB radio, including all the digital stations, also features an auxiliary input so consumers can …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Laptops banned at British military academy over porn
LONDON – Personal laptops have been barred at the military academy where Princes William and Harry trained after one worker was caught viewing his girlfriend’s home-made porn website while at work.
Security escort Tim Pool, 48, who was temporarily suspended, is said to have viewed an X-rated site starring his girlfriend Joanne, 40, the Sun reported.
The …. Read the original article : here.
‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate
London, Feb 26 (ANI): A ’sexy’ computer game, in which players are encouraged to act out a ‘flirty striptease’, has been awarded a 12+ certificate, to the anger of politicians and parents.
We Dare, which is advertised with images of handcuffs, spanking and partner-swapping, has been approved for young teenagers even … Read more »»».
‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate
London, Feb 26 (ANI): A ’sexy’ computer game, in which players are encouraged to act out a ‘flirty striptease’, has been awarded a 12+ certificate, to the anger of politicians and parents.
We Dare, which is advertised with images of handcuffs, spanking and partner-swapping, has been approved for young teenagers even …. Read the original article : ‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate.
‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate
London, Feb 26 (ANI): A ’sexy’ computer game, in which players are encouraged to act out a ‘flirty striptease’, has been awarded a 12+ certificate, to the anger of politicians and parents.
We Dare, which is advertised with images of handcuffs, spanking and partner-swapping, has been approved for young teenagers even …. Source article : ‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate.
‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate
London, Feb 26 (ANI): A ’sexy’ computer game, in which players are encouraged to act out a ‘flirty striptease’, has been awarded a 12+ certificate, to the anger of politicians and parents.
We Dare, which is advertised with images of handcuffs, spanking and partner-swapping, has been approved for young teenagers even …. Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate.
‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate
LONDON – A ’sexy’ computer game, in which players are encouraged to act out a ‘flirty striptease’, has been awarded a 12+ certificate, to the anger of politicians and parents.
We Dare, which is advertised with images of handcuffs, spanking and partner-swapping, has been approved for young teenagers even though its makers … Read more : ‘Sexy’ video game encouraging ‘flirty striptease’ awarded 12 + certificate.