September 30, 2004

Micro fuel cell for 3G handsets

Cellular phone operator NTT DoCoMo has unveiled Japan's first prototype micro fuel cell for 3G handsets. This is aimed at boosting battery life for NTT DoCoMos' third-generation FOMA handsets. Battery life is expected with the micro fuel is will last four times longer than conventional lithium-ion batteries .

Micro fuel cell

- MORE via Press Release

Netflix, TiVo Make Deal Official

Tivo & Netflix have officially announced their deal to create a service that will use high-speed Internet connections to pipe DVD-quality movies into the homes of their mutual subscribers. Talks of this deal was reported a few weeks ago - SEE Tivo & Netflix

The PC-TX26GS by Sharp

Sharp has announced the introduction of a Windows-based computer that can double as a TV and a digital video recorder.

The PC-TX26GS by Sharp

The PC-TX26GS is a Windows XP based personal computer with all of the standard software and a series of applications aimed at consumer electronics-type applications which can be accessed by pressing the "IT" button on the unit's remote control. The PC-TX26GS is quipped with a wireless keyboard control and, a 26-inch monitor that looks like a television

Mamiya ZD 22 Megapixels camera

Mamiya ZD 22 Megapixels camera

The recently announced "Mamiya ZD" and a digital back "Mamiya ZD" both come with a 36x48mm, 22 Megapixel Full Frame RGB Square-structured CCD. The 14 bit A/D (Analog to Digital) converter records information as 12-bit per colour channel. The ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), developed exclusively for the Mamiya ZD and Mamiya ZD Back, processes in real-time, optimization of image data from CCD. 1.8-inch LCD.The Mamiya ZD uses a Lithium Ion battery or an AC adapter. The dimensions are: 161.5mm (W) x 152mm (H) x 90.8mm (D) with a weight of 1,200g. - MORE via livingroom

Sony Mpeg 4 Webcams

Sony Network cameras ' SNC-M1/SNC-M1W '(The left) ' SNC-M3/SNC-M3W ' (the right

Sony JP has announced a few new webcams with JPEG system & mpeg4 capabilities . The new cams have built in microphones, Maximum frame rate ,15fps at 640x480 resolution : 1 & 30fps at 320x240 resolution . The SNC-M1W & SNC-M3W are wireless

BenQ DC E43 and DC E53

BenQ DC E53

BenQ has announced two new cameras, the four-megapixel DC E43 and the five-megapixel DC E53 [image ]. Equipped with 3x optical zoom. Measuring 24 mm in thickness, the new compact DC E53 and E43 digital cameras have 2+ inch LCD screens - PRESS RELEASE via Gizmodo

Custom toilet

Yesterday while listening to Burt Rutan he mentioned his best ideas come in the morning. He said that he keeps a pad & pencil on hand by the toilet. Here is a little something I am sure he could use to make that process all the more enjoyable, I call it Take a dump in comfort, A custom toilet complete with lumbar support, drink holders, multi positioned bowl adjustment and a security system. who wants a drink holder while taking a dump? - MORE via Engadget

Sharp Actius AL27

The recently announced Sharp Actius AL27 is a full-Featured, High-Performance Notebook with Double Bright LCD. Sharp is dreaming that this will be a desktop replacement for the mobile professional who demands a full-featured, high-performance desktop replacement notebook .

I guess Sharp missed the much talked about oqo

Sharp Actius AL27

Vivisimo Inc's Clusty

Vivisimo Inc will offically launch Clusty.com their new search engine 4 years in the making on Today . The name Clusty refers to the clustering technology that Vivisimo has refined to sort search results into different categories related to the initial search request. Eg you search for Jenna Jameson, you get the regular results then to the left you get a list of more specific categories like love, nude images etc. AskJeeves & even yahoo offers a similar cluster feature -however Clusty's approach has been hailed as the most sophisticated and user-friendly ( the hailers have not been named). One very cool thing I did like was the ability to preview webpages in the same search window. For that alone I will give clusty.com a bookmark - MORE via CLUSTY.com

Sony NW-HD2 Network Walkman

Sony has announced a new walkman - the Sony NW-HD2 network walkman.
The Sony NW-HD2 is available in 3 colors Silver, Blue and Pink. Nothing new here that the Sony NW-HD1 doesn't have besides "the much need color addition" & new blue black light.
The 20GB Sony NW-HD2 will go on sale October 10th in Japan.

- PRESS RELEASE JP