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EA Sports Active 2.0 Will Work on PS3 Too

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:21:37 +0000

After EA Sports introduces the Active, an exercise accessory for Nintendo Wii , the company now comes up with Active 2.0, which is said to work on Wii, PS3 , iPod Touch , and iPhone . The details are quite sketchy, but EA promises that the Active 2.0 program is set to “deliver true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system.

Apart from the heart monitor, the Active 2.0 now comes with a new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor, and a new online hub to track and share the users’ workout data.

Now we wonder whether the Active 2.0 will also be compatible with Xbox 360 .

HP Shows Off Its Slate Tablet with Flash and AIR

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:10:34 +0000

The lack of Flash and Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) in iPad is Apple’s Achilles heel. And to add insult to injury, HP is showing off its upcoming tablet that features Flash and AIR.

In response to the iPad’s advertisement that was seen during this year’s Academy Awards, the Windows 7-based Slate was presented by playing full episodes of MTV’s “The City” and Flash games. It also shows how the Slate utilizes multi-touch pinch-to-zoom functions on its capacitive touchscreen display.

The Slate also has an enhanced desktop, adding a theme with large icons as well as letting users “star” their favorite shortcuts. It also has an additional menu bar on top of the screen and a floating keyboard that can be moved around the screen.

We still do not know about specifications, pricing, and release date of the Slate.

Energizer Duo Battery Charger Found to have Trojans

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:19:12 +0000

The United States Department of Homeland Security has revealed that the Energizer Duo USB charger has a loophole in its battery monitoring software for Windows, which leaves it susceptible from remote access that includes “the ability to list directories, send and receive files, and execute programs.”

If you have bought an Energizer Duo as is, your computer would not be in trouble. The problem, however, lies once you have downloaded the battery monitoring software for Windows. Owners of the Duo for Mac need not worry.

To remove the Trojan, you need to uninstall the software first, which would remove the Windows registry value that executes the Trojan. Restart your computer, then go to the System32 directory and delete the file named “arucer.dll.” You can also use a firewall to block access to 7777/tcp.

Bottle Opener CuffLinks Make You Look Cool At The Club And The Pub

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:22:58 +0000

Like Othello, it might take a lifetime to master these Bottle Opener CuffLinks. The toughest move being the crossed arm double open if you catch my meaning, using these as a novice will still be just as fun. Priced at $50 for the pair, these Bottle Opener CuffLinks are constructed of stainless steel and are ready for you to pull the trigger at your next dress up event. Available now.

Get poppin’.

Casio G-Shock Man Box GA-110F-2JR

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:03:17 +0000

Talk about tawdry. Looking like every Swatch Watch ever made mixed together, the Casio G-Shock Man Box has got to me to most cornea confusing watch there is. At $225, it’s hard to imagine what kind of trustfund raver would throw down the cash for these when they could easily by a palette of glow sticks for the same amount.

Available only in Japan where it would look like everything else in downtown Tokyo.

ThinkGeek’s Mini-Mic For Your iPhone

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:43:43 +0000

The internal iPhone microphone has never been known to exude quality recordings. With the help of ThinkGeek’s Mini-Mic you can finally produce some accurate a great sound recordings regardless of what app your using.

Shaped like the end of a boom microphone, the Mini-Mic is a plug-n-play microphone that uses no battery and promises gains of 25+ dB. With multi-angle swivel action that applies itself to a multitude of recording scenarios, the Mini-Mic is a great deal for $13! Available now.

Gadget Rumor: Sony PSP Tablet/Phone

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:46:19 +0000

As of recent, the Wall Street Journal has hinted that Sony is secretly working on a combination device to do battle with the soon to be maybe cool Apple iPad. Taking a look at the mock up pic located above, I have mixed feelings about a device of this nature.

After being letdown by the PSPgo, I still yearn for a new PSP2 with updated hardware, so when I saw this rumor I got some mild tech flutters. This rumor also sort of crosses paths with the once rumored PSP Phone. Could this possibly be one device to rule them all?

Having an iPhone already, I’m not so sure about wanting a PSP Phone but I sure would sign on to the PSP 2 if it ever actually materializes.

Read more: http://www.gadgetreview.com/#ixzz0hGZhIQCx

Zippo Hand Warmer

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:27:50 +0000

Ain’t nothing like a hot piece of metal in your pocket to get you through some cold days this winter. The Zippo Hand Warmer uses a platinum catalyzed glass fibre burner to provide up to 10 times more heat than your average hand warmer. Capable of burning for 12 hours at a time, the Zippo Hand Warmer uses 12ml of everyday lighter fuel. Sounds like a great compact solution for those in colder areas suffering poor circulation.

It comes packed with a warming bag for optimal handling and is priced at only $30. I really like the aesthetic and wouldn’t mind owning one if I lived in a cold weather area.

DuaLink Sync Splitter Cable For Your Mac Products From CableJive

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:25:32 +0000

The DuaLink Sync Splitter Cable from CableJive just made charging and syncing multiple Mac products that much easier. Simple enough, the DuaLink Sync Splitter Cable is an essential cord that will also work great with any USB charger.

I’m not sure if you can actually dual sync with this cord and it’s apparently not compatible with iPod Shuffle models. The cord is onsale for $26. Seems like a great idea.

Sanyo Refreshes Eneloop Bicycle, Now Captures More Energy

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:03:33 +0000

Too bad I’ll probably never ride Sanyo’s Eneloop Bike, but that can probably be said for the majority. In any event, the company felt it necessary to update the recently announced bicycle. Now, instead of just capturing power during acceleration and downhill glides, the Eneloop bike will ’sip’, as in slightly nurse, energy while riders bike on the flats to charge its on board battery system.

Ultimately, this should mean more power for those moments when you need some added momemntum from the electric drivetrain, which is when and only when the on board motor system will kick in (think hill).