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Hammacher is offering a motorized replica of the headstrong little droid from the Star Wars films for $119. The Voice-Activated R2-D2 responds to voice commands, navigates rooms and hallways, and makes any home feel like it has been transported to a galaxy far, far away.
R2 obeys more than 40 voice commands (Turn around! Move forward two units!) and he plays games like tag, using an infra-red sensor to search for people in a room. His sensor helps him follow behind you, or it can be set to detect motion, turning R2 into a room sentry that sounds an alarm when a secured area is invaded. R2s lights, swiveling dome top, and distinctive happy and sad sounds faithfully mimic the real thing, right down to his occasional bad mood. (A simple command of, R2, behave yourself! snaps him out of it.) R2 can also replay sounds and dialog from Star Wars movies, answer yes-or-no questions, and dance while playing the famed cantina music. Requires four AA batteries and four D batteries (not included). Minor assembly required. Ages 8 and up. 15" H x 7 1/2" W x 10 1/2" L. (6 lbs.)
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As part of its forthcoming Intel Viiv technology PC platform, Intel Corporation is enabling a broad choice of on-demand, Internet-delivered digital entertainment along with several options for how families view, manage and share content - options that range from a "10-foot" living room TV viewing experience in the home to laptops or handheld devices for on the go.
Intel today said it is working with a wide variety of movie, music, television, gaming and photo editing companies worldwide and announced that more than 40 are already testing and verifying services and software applications to meet this objective.
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The Blu-ray DVD group said on Tuesday it still planned to roll out a high-definition disc format in spring 2006, though members of the consortium led by Sony Corp. said they would unveil specific launch plans at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January reports Reuters
"We're sticking with the spring time frame," said Andy Parsons, a spokesman for Blu-ray, at a demonstration of the new high-capacity DVD format.
The announcement came as Blu-ray DVD group member companies start gearing up to make their own product plans known at next month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
CES is similarly expected to play host to product announcements from supporters of Blu-ray Disc rival HD DVD. The Toshiba-led format was originally planned to launch in the US in Q4 2005, but a Q1 2006 debut is now more likely, and its backers will be looking to make a big impression at CES reports the Register
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November 28, 2005
At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan showed off the Pivo concept car. The Pivo features a microscopic machine's passenger cab that can swivel a full 360 degrees, effectively changing the direction of travel in a matter of seconds. Designed as a showcase of drive-by-wire technologies, the high-tech interior also shares components with the new Amenio concept, a next-generation people carrier that continues the trend for ultra-glazed vehicles and spacious, living room-like accommodation. These features are supported by Nissan’s innovative environment-friendly technologies such as the Compact Lithium-ion Battery.
Seen at Wallpaper
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The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that Sony would implement parental controls in its forthcoming machine, PlayStation 3.
The announcement was made by ESA President Doug Lowenstein who commended the PlayStation 3 console manufacturers for voluntarily implementing the parental control technology.
For PlayStation 2, parental controls will extend only to movies and not to games. Sony was not immediately prepared to comment reports iht.com.
The video game industry has been under attack from parents and watchdog groups - especially in the wake of this year's scandal involving hidden adult content in the popular Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Microsoft placed parental controls in its Xbox 360, which went on sale last week. The machine lets users restrict access to video games and DVDs that carry certain ratings, such as T for teenager or M for mature. It also offers parental controls on the company's Xbox Live online gaming service, limiting who their children can interact with.
This month, Nintendo announced similar plans for its next-generation machine, Revolution, scheduled for 2006.
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Pantech has announced the IM-8600, a new i5MP digital camera phone for the Korean market.
The Pantech IM-8600 is a rotating clamshell 5 mega-pixel camera phone with auto focus & close up function with half stop shutter & 'Meca' shutter. Featuring a 2.0 inch QVGA TFT LCD screen, the IM-8600 measures 99x48.5x26.4mm and weighs 132g.
via i4u
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The Plantronics Pulsar 590A is a super-handy Bluetooth Stereo Headset that allows you to seamlessly switch between your Bluetooth phone and your other favorite Bluetooth compatible devices. With up to 12 hours of talk time and 10 hours of listening time, you can enjoy wireless stereo sound on laptops, PCs, TVs, DVD and MP3 players while remaining connected to your phone.
Seen at Gizmodo . Read More Amazon
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Nooka has announced 7 new watches, including the ZEN series and ZAN.
The very new nooka zan [men & fem] is Nooka's first venture into the world of analog time pieces.
The fem version is a 30mm square. The men's is the same 35mm square as the other nookas. Both are a slim 5mm thick like a sexy after dinner mint chocolate.
The mirror-polished face is perfect for checking lipstick on-the-fly or for the men, plucking out an errant nose hair. The hour, minute and second markers are luminous green radon.
Seen at Gizmodo. NOOKA
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Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod nano music player was among the top-selling electronic items on Amazon.com on Friday and some models sold out on a top retailer's Web site as consumers stocked up on holiday gifts on one of the year's busiest shopping days reports Reuters
Retailer Best Buy Co.'s Web site was sold out of both the white and black versions of the 4-gigabyte nano priced at $249.99.
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