Apple Insider is reporting that Apple is developing new a Mac for education.
The new low-cost PC, which will act as a replacement for Apple's now defunct eMac line, appears to be on track to catch the latter half of the 2006 educational buying season.
Based on a series of proprietary checks, it's believed that the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is aligning component suppliers for a manufacturing ramp of the computers that it plans to initiate around the September timeframe.
Technically, this means that Apple's much anticipated professional line of Intel-based Power Mac computers -- expected to make their debut this summer under the "Mac Pro" moniker -- won't be the last of the company's PC offerings to make the transition from PowerPC to Intel chips.
PCmag reviews, the Sony VAIO XL2 Digital Living System ($2,699.99 direct) their update to the VAIO XL1 system introduced last year.
The Sony VAIO XL2 Digital Living System continues the company's path toward Media Center nirvana. Like the XL1, the new XL2 is a MCE PC that easily replaces your TiVo, CD changer, DVD player, and more. It's perfect addition to your home theater, particularly if you own an HDTV with an HDMI port.
According to the NYPost, For several weeks Microsoft has been in discussions about a possible acquisition of online auctioneer eBay.
According to multiple sources close to the matter, Microsoft has considered buying eBay and merging it with its MSN portal - a deal that would give MSN and eBay considerable clout to take on Google.
Design, photography, music, film, motion graphics - unbound by discipline, creative pros are drawing from any or all of them to redefine the work they do. Meet three of these pros in video profiles featured in the newly designed Pro site. Explore the site further to read about the exciting work your fellow pros are engaged in, to learn the latest on what you can do with color, to get helpful tips to help you get the most out of the tools you use everyday, and more.
In an interview with NBC's Brian Williams, Apple CEO Steve Jobs says if you want to be hot, you should buy a new iPod every year.
"You keep on innovating, you keep on making better stuff," Jobs said, in response to a question from Williams about why a new iPod might seem outdated as soon as you take it out of the box writes Engadget.
"If you always want the latest and greatest, then you have to buy a new iPod at least once a year."
Undiluted Platinum (UP) is a rumored PSP mod , set to give Sony headaches reports maxconsole
This mod will act as a flash replacement system for the PSP which allow the use of previous flash updates or custom flash builds. Installation has been optimized to fit entirely inside PSP, this opens up the possibility to run unsigned Homebrew code on the latest PSP systems.
In a poll by Japanese magazine Famitsu, readers in Japan have delivered their verdict on PlayStation 3 and Wii's launch plans with 73% saying they believe Wii will "win" the hardware war.
Nearly 70% of readers said they are most looking forward to Wii. 21% voted for PlayStation 3, while the others voted for systems already released. 88.4% of readers believe PlayStation 3 is too expensive, while 10% believe it's "about right".
A Nintendo UK spokesperson has confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that the Nintendo Wii console will go on sale in Europe at around the same price point as has been announced for the US and Japan.
Nintendo stated yesterday that the Wii will cost YEN 25,000 or less (GBP 120) and USD 250 or less (just under GBP 135) when it hits stores later this year. A spokesperson has now told GI.biz that "UK pricing will be in line with Japan and the US."
Sony's Vaio VGN-UX50 handheld PC measures 15cm x 9.5cm x 3.2-3.8cm and weighs 520g. Offers a battery life of 3.5 hours.
Processor: U1300 Intel Core Solo 1.06GHz CPU
512MB RAM
30GB SATA hard drive with drop protection
802.11a/b/g WiFi connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity
Compact Flash and Memory stick slots
Port replicator contains three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port, one 15-pin D-sub, and one Ethernet port
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Nike Plus is a technology that allows runner’s shoes to communicate with their iPod Nanos. The Nike+iPod Sport kit consists of a small oval pod that you insert under the liner of your shoe (much like a SIM card), and a small transmitter that attaches to your Nano. The kit will cost $29. You load up your Nano with selections from the iTunes Store’s new Nike Sport Music section, manage your workout on the NikePlus site, put on your Nike Plus gear (see details on all of these after the jump), and you are good to go.
Samsung Korea, has announced the SVR-1650 a new media recorder with a standalone DVR for security purposes reports akihabaranews
Iit's capable of receiving data from 16 video sources, then encode all that into Mpeg4 at 480fps in 720x480 and store it onto its 250GB HDD (2TB optional) and burn it onto DVD
Samsung has announced the SCH-B490, a new 3.2 megapixel camera phone that features DMB. The EV-DO twist clamshell also features internal stereo speakers and a QVGA screen that can be closed facing up or down reports Engadget Mobile.
It only comes with 67MB flash onboard, but allows MicroSD.
Nintendo of America's executive vp of sales and marketing Reggie Fils-Aime says the company is has learned from the mistakes the GameCube made, and that Nintendo is applying the lessons learned from GameCube to their launch of the Wii.
Nintendo's Wii controller will feature a microphone and will store a user phonebook/address book while it will be used as a VoIP phone and will help gamers communicate while online without the need for a headset reports megagames.com.
All this comes thanks to a few Nintendo patents unveiled by nrevolutiona which demonstrate exactly how the microphone will be implemented.
Gaming SIte, Joystiq chatted with Aaron Greenberg, Group Marketing Manager for Xbox Live, about the first major update to the Xbox 360 since last November's launch.
The spring update is expected to be released to all Xbox Live users "in about a week" and will be followed up with a fall update, as part of their plan to release two major updates each year.
The Xbox Live Spring Update will affect three major areas of the system, Xbox Live Marketplace, Media, and general usability reports IGN
Google and Dell have reached an agreement to install Google software on millions of new Dell computers over the next few years, Google's chief executive said on Thursday.
The executive, Eric E. Schmidt, said the arrangement meant that Google's search toolbar would appear on the screens of new Dell systems, and that Dell users would be directed to a Web page branded by the two companies reports NYTIMES.
Microsoft is slamming OpenDocument as being to slow. The software giant says its Office Open XML format has significantly better performance reports CNET
"The use of OpenDocument documents is slower to the point of not really being satisfactory," Alan Yates, the general manager of Microsoft's information worker strategy, told ZDNet UK on Wednesday. "The Open XML format is designed for performance. XML is fundamentally slower than binary formats, so we have made sure that customers won't notice a big difference in performance."
TechEBlog highlights this functional LEGO Pinball Machine from Anders'.
…besides keeping track of the score, also generates a high score list. If you are good and make it into the top three, you can enter your name using the buttons on the RCX.
Nintendo's next-generation console, the Wii, will retail in the US for $250 or less, and no more than 25,000 Yen in Japan reports reghardware. It also expects to have shipped more than 6m of the machines by March 2007, the company said today.
Nintendo made the announcement in Osaka this morning after reporting a 12.5 per cent rise in full-year net profits
Sprint and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) have introduced FUSIC, a new mobile phone with a progressive design and music and entertainment services delivered at broadband-like speeds via the Sprint Power Vision(SM) Network. This phone looks, feels, and plays like a portable music player with the convenience of instant access to the Sprint Music Store(SM) for downloading full songs over-the-air, an FM transmitter for playing music through a radio or car stereo, Bluetooth® Stereo support, and four changeable faceplates in blue, green, pink and black for personalization of the phone. FUSIC is exclusive to Sprint and will be available May 28th in Sprint Stores and online at www.sprint.com.
Sony, Japan today announced their new MP3 player, called the NW-E005. In addition to supporting AAC, the It NW-E005 has 2GB of storage capacity, and the other models are the E002 with 512MB and the E003 with 1GB. They come in 5 colors writes akihabaranews
The Concerto Table is a piano-shaped table designed by Nicholas Lovegrove & Demian Repucci for iPod lovers.
As well as design our conversations often flow around our shared passion for food and dining. We thought about creating the perfect furniture to compliment the perfect evening.
The Concerto Table is compatible with all Apple ipods. Simply tell them which model you have and they will do the rest.
Honda Research Institute Japan showed a video in Tokyo demonstrating new mind control technology for robots reports RobotGossip
Their research, along with ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories, uses MRI images of a brain to move the fingers on a robotic hand.
A person in the MRI machine made a fist, spread his fingers and then made a V-sign and the robot hand under his control made precisely the same movements.
Designer Jaren Goh is showing of this sleek black laptop to make you drool.
The indented tiled keypad flows seamlessly into the main body while a TFT screen on the topside replaces a physical logo and allows for graphic customization. The omnipresent gloss factor and chrome-clad edges are impossible to go unnoticed.
The Clix predecessor, the U10, was a great little player, but iRiver was swinging for the fences charging $250 for a 1GB U10. But iRiver came back down to earth with the Clix, offering it at a price that matches its peers. If you are shopping for a high capacity flash player you must consider the iRiver Clix for its comfortable eye pleasing user interface and typical but well done feature set.
t $199.99, the 2GB Clix is much more competitively priced than its predecessor. Of course, we'd love to see a 4GB, 6GB, or even 8GB version in the near future. Still, if you're looking for a WMA device and can handle 2GB of storage, check out this MP3 player--we're enamored with it.
Belkin has announced TuneBuds, a vombination Earbuds & Lanyard for iPod nano
TuneBuds are designed to unleash your nano's full audio potential. TuneBuds isolate your listening experience from outside sound by fitting comfortably inside your ears, to deliver rich, crystal clear audio. TuneBuds are based on Griffin's acclaimed EarThump design, with the same clean, crisp highs and mind-numbing bass. Standard earbuds pale in comparison.
t3.co.uk points to the World Cup workstation for all you soccer fans out their.
The latest innovation from furniture firm Powerdesk packs in a 19 inch LCD, PC and sound system to make this the wackiest workstation ever, plus it receives TV, so you’ll never miss a match.
Motorola Inc. has anounced plans for a new range of slim cell phones next year called the SCPL, pronounced "scalpel."
Ron Garriques, who heads Motorola's biggest division did not give any details beyond describing the phones as thinner and with five features that would stand out from rival phones.
Apple Computer this week made trademark filing on the phrase "Mac Pro," reports Apple Insider. Apple fans boys are going crazy with speculation.... most speculate that Apple will rename the Power Mac desktop computer line Mac Pro
Apple describes Mac Pro broadly as "computers; computer hardware; computer software; computer peripherals; notebook computers; laptop computers; tablet computers; computer servers; handheld computers; mobile computers; hard drives; audio speakers; speakers for computers; radios; cameras; video cameras; telephones; mobile telephones; personal digital assistants; electronic organizers; electronic notepads; magnetic data carriers; telephones; mobile phones; computer gaming machines; microprocessors; memories boards; monitors; displays; keyboards; computer input devices; computer cables; modems; printers; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods."
Maxian has finally released the T600 PMP, their sleek media player for purchase in Europe.
* Capacity: 20 GB / 30 GB (1.8 inch HDD)
* Display: 4 inch WQVGA(480 x 272) TFT LCD, 16,700,000 color pixel (24 bits), Wide screen 16:9
* Images: JPG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PNG, Max resolution: 6 mega pixels
* Audio Playback: MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG
* Video Playback: AVI, MPG, ASF, MPEG-1,MPEG-2, DivX3.1/4.xx/5.xx, Xvid, ISO MPEG-4 SP, WMV9, H.264(DMB)
* Resolution: 720 x 480 pixels maximum (WMV9 320 x 240, 500Kbps), 30 fps maximum
* Captioning: SMI format
* Audio/Voice Recording (MP3/ADPCM)
* Video Recording: AVI, MPEG-4 SP, audio: ADPCM
* Video Bitrate 5Mbps, Audio Bitrate 8~16Kbps,Resolution 640 x 480
* Playback Autonomy: Up to 14 hours for music or 6 hours for movie on built-in LCD
* AV Connections: Earphone jack, Built-in microphone & speaker(mono),AV IN and AV OUT
* Power Source Removable Lithium-Polymer battery pack, External AC charger/adapter
* Data Interface: USB OTG High speed USB 2.0 slave
* Compatible with USB 1.1 host
* Dimensions: 139 x 73 x 19 mm
* Weighs Approx. 260g
Unwired View looks into Apple's Future and sees iPod Sport. The sites uses the current market for steamy sports cellphones and a 2004 patent Apple filed.
Apple surely knows that very often people use iPods during their exercising. And now we have two patents, filed on Nov.24 2004 (18 months ago) showing Apple’s keen interest to enhance usefulness of iPods during exercising sessions.
Motorola Inc. and T-Mobile USA, Inc.have announced the nationwide availability of the Motorola PEBL Colors
exclusively at T-Mobile retail stores, selected dealers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com
Building on the innovative design of the Motorola PEBL, the new
Motorola PEBL Colors have the same softly rounded contours, sleek
soft-touch texture, sculpted clamshell shape, smooth dual-hinge opening
mechanism and the addition of one prominent ingredient -- dramatic color.
Offered in green, blue and orange, the vivid hues give one more way for
consumers to choose a mobile design that fits their individual style.
Motorola PEBL Colors feature Bluetooth(R) wireless technology and media
tools including an embedded VGA camera with video record and playback. With
independent Advanced Voice Recognition and quad-band technology for global
connectivity, the Motorola PEBL Colors ensure consumers are as connected --
and stylish -- as they want to be.
T-Mobile launches three exclusive colored PEBLs @ EngadgetMobile
The launch of the consumer version of Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.’s new operating system, could be pushed back past the stated January launch date, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer said Wednesday.
Creative has announced the Ceative Live! Cam Voice featuring their revolutionary Directional Live! Audio Technology.
The cam's integrated Adaptive Array Microphones and Directional Live! Audio blocks out almost all unwanted surrounding noise, so all you hear is your voice - and nothing else. Live! Cam Voice's advanced CMOS sensor and high quality ultra-wide angle lens lets you capture large 1.3-megapixel videos, and snaps up to 5-megapixel photos1!
The Targus Desktop Security Lock for iPod is a way to protect your iPod in corporate displays, dorms and offices. The 6.5’ galvanized steel cable secures your iPod to any stationary object to deter theft. The three-digit combination lock can be reset by the user at anytime for increased security. This lock is compatible with iPods with a dock connector. Perfect for students or corporations.
Read More @ Gizmodo
Microsoft Corp. launched on Tuesday a new version of its Windows Live Local online mapping service with real-time traffic reports and features to make it easier to share maps and information.
The company also plans to expand its mapping service with the release of a test version in the U.K. and a limited offering in Canada. It pledged to add new markets in the coming months.
Sony Ericsson has introduced the HPM-85 earphones. Features include sporty ear hooks that fit around your ears, Walkman earphones delivers the best possible sound for both voice and music.
The Sony Ericsson HPM-85 Earphones weight 32.5gm and will be available in glossy Black and Orange colors. The headphones are expected to hit stores by 3Q 2006.
Nike and Apple yesterday announced a partnership bringing the worlds of sports and music together like never before with the launch of innovative Nike+iPod products.
The first product developed through this partnership is the Nike+iPod Sport Kit, a wireless system that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with your iPod nano to connect you to the ultimate personal running and workout experience.
Sony has introduced the D-VE7000S, an ultra-compact DVD Walkman. The feature rich music player sports a 7-inch widescreen LCD, supports a variety of disc formats such as DVD, DVD+ -R/+ -RW and DVD+ -R dual layer discs, as well as CD, Video CD, CD-R/RW. The D-VE7000S also supports DivX, MP3 and JPEG formats.
The D-VE7000S can be connected to your other audio/video devices and together with its 5.1ch surround sound Dolby Digital and DTS digital outpu writes NewLaunches
The LG PM80 cellphone is a new handset powered by the Windows Mobile 2003 OS. Features include T-DMB TV support, a SDIO/SD/MMC memory card slot, 64MB RAM, 64MB ROM, , Intel PXA270 312MHz processor and a 65k color QVGA at 240 x 320 resolution screen
Samsung has announced 2 new wide screens for your PC, a 19" called CX915BW and a 20" called CX203BW. With the arrival of Windows Vista based on the photos, Samsung recommends a wide screen for your HD needs reports Ubergizmo. Prices will range from 350 to 450 EUR for these screens.
Casio has updated their G'zOne to now includes more features and functionality. The G'zOne W42CA is water-resistant and shockproof, like its predecessor, but they have been enhanced to new levels. In addition, the G'zOne W42CA includes, for the first time, CDMA1X WIN compatibility for the latest in high-speed communications and services.
The G'zOne W42CA includes a 2.4" QVGA LCD display, with an auto-focus 2 mega-pixel camera, 50MB on-board memory and support for expansion via microSD cards.
Based on its design, the Windows Mobile 5-based Q is trying to create a new hybrid that draws upon the best elements of the latest smartphones from Palm (maker of the Treo 700 series) and RIM (maker of the BlackBerry 8700 series). It has a BlackBerry-like click wheel to scroll through content, at the upper right corner of the phone. And it has five-way navigational control, plus a QWERTY keyboard and six menu navigation buttons in the center, just like the Palm Treo series has. The menu navigation buttons here are pressure-sensitive and soft, though--a design point that's reminiscent, though not identical to, the flat buttons on the Razr.
Meanwhile, Engadget Mobile also got to look at the Motorola Q Smartphone
For starters, the D-pad is way better. You can't even compare 'em. The QWERTY keyboard is a little better than it was before. It's still not perfect, but it's gotten better on every successive version of the Q we've handled over the past 10 months or so (it'd be nice to compare this final version with the original prototype they showed off last year to see how it's evolved).
And mobilitytoday has some pictures of the unpacking of the Motorola Q Smartphone
