Sexy Gadgets, Cool Gadgets and Concept Gadgets

When it arrives at Verizon, it will be called the Samsung Fascinate, making this now the fourth variant (Sprit Epic 4G, AT&T Captivate, T-Mobile Vibrant) of this Samsung phone. The Fascinate will have a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display with a 1GHZ Hummingbird CPU and 512MB RAM. Powered by Google Android 2.1, the handset supports 720p HD video recording and 5MP still pictures. The user interface will include a virtual onscreen QWERTY keyboard which can be used to access the suite of Google products including the Android market, YouTube, Gmail and Google Talk. Pre-installed on the Samsung phone will also be Bing Maps and Search.

Lastly, the Fascinate supports WiFi b/g/n network connections, Bluetooth technology, 3G and also offers mobile users the ability to share a 3G mobile broadband connection by way of its 3G Mobile Hotspot feature. Verizon Wireless has not listed any prices for its new handset but if the launch of the Samsung phone on the other networks is any indication, we should see it priced around $200.

While Robert Rodriguez presents the new Predators movie on July 9th, Acer has elected to release a new Aspire Predator gaming desktop. What’s new in the latest Acer computer includes a faster processor in the quad core Intel Core i7 930 CPU that comes with Turbo Boost for even more processing power.

There is also 12GB RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 video card, ample storage by way of a 1.5 Terebyte 7200 RPM HDD (hard disk drive), and a multi-card reader. The Predator PC is meant for connectivity and features 11 USB 2.0 data ports, 6 audio jacks, 2 eSATA, 2 wired Ethernet LAN ports, 2 DVI-D as well as a FireWire and TV out port.

The unit is available for pre-order at $1,999.99 and comes with Windows 7 Home Premium though it would have been a nice touch if the Ultimate version was included.

When Apple  announced iMovie, it was released as an iPhone 4 only application. If trying to install the official version on the the iPhone 3GS or any other iOS 4 (other than the iPhone 4) device it simply doesn’t work.

If you have a jailbroken iPhone 3GS though, you can now actually get it to run by making a modification to the info.plist file. There are two changes that can be made to get it working on a 3GS. The first is to make a change to the front facing camera and simply set it to false. This allows it to work on iOS 4 on the 3GS. The other option to get it working on iOS 3 is to change the minimum system version to 3.0.0 which also forces it to work.
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Travel in style and take glamorous shots with this high-fashion camera that has plenty of flash. This 5 MP camera has more going for it than just its brilliant, crystal-covered face. It also has an 8X digital zoom to get you in close for photos and video (30 frames per second QVGA/20 fps VGA), while also serving as a voice recorder and web cam.

This digital camcorder type gadget can be used for multiple video recording situations from the car, to the beach, and even the boardroom.
With 720p high definition video quality, HDMI output, and support for SD cards of up to 64GB (SDHC), you can use this baby any time you need as an easy to mount digital video camera for on-the-spot video capture.
This Mini HD DVR can effortlessly shoot high clarity videos of True 720p HD quality videos at touch of one button.
It comes with a 2.5 inch LCD screen that can be used for setting up and watching live as you do your point and shoot recording. It even comes with a picture camera mode if you decide to take high quality pictures instead.

It even has a built-in mp3 player and rechargeable battery, so it can play music without being connected to anything. Now you have a choice – connect it to your iPod or leave your iPod at home and just bring your tunes and your speaker. You can even attach it to your bicycle handlebars and menace the neighborhood.

Theft at places of leisure like beaches and swimming pools is on the increase. Combine that with the cost of items we use when we’re outdoors like MP3 players, sunglasses, mobile phones, cameras and so on, and we have the potential for significant loss. Until now, there has been no product available that conveniently protects against this increasing threat. Enter the Yelpie – a patented lightweight electronic safe that provides portable protection for your valuables.

The BBC will launch the iPlayer 3, a catch-up TV service, for the Playstation 3 some time this year. The information was made available by way of Simon Cross, a BBC web developer who spoke to TechRadar at the Facebook Developer Garage which recently took place in London, England.

Along with confirming the arrival of the new iPlayer, Cross briefly spoke about new functionality that will be introduced including greater emphasis on social networking, thereby allowing users to share and recommend shows to their followers. For the past 23 days, a beta copy of the new iPlayer has been available for beta testers and so far, developers have been happy with the acceptance rates with stats showing that 8% of the users have migrated to the beta version and of those, 10% are actively using the new social features.

Samsung has unveiled 4 new display monitors that belong to their eco-friendly 50-series lineup. The four monitors, which range in size from 20-inches to 24-inches are the BX2050 (20-inches), BX2250 (21.5-inches), BX2350 (23-inches), BX2450 (24-inches).

All of these models are LED-backlit and ultra-thin, measuring in at under three quarters of an inch in thickness. Additionally, the 50-series are lower power consumption displays that support 95% of the sRGB color gamut and have a 1000:1 static contrast ratio. The monitors will go on sale next next month with price ranging between $229 and $359.

The HTC HD2 runs Windows Mobile 6.5. That’s a problem because the hardware is amazing but the software just isn’t that good at all when compared to the likes of Android and iOS.

The guys at XDA Developers have been working a while on getting Android OS on to the HTC HD2, but due to incompatibilities and other problems they have been unsuccessful… that is until the last few days where some good progress was made. Read the rest of this entry »

Motorola a few days ago announced the Motorola DROID X. The DROID X has a 4.3 inch widescreen display, runs a 1GHz processor and is Flash 10.1 ready.

Features on the DROID X include a 1GHz processor and 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities as well as “loads of memory” as Motorola word it.

The Motorola DROID X will run Adobe Flash Player 10.1 when launched which for some will give it the edge on the iPhone 4. Read the rest of this entry »

HP has launched the TouchSmart 600 multi-touch tablet PC. The HP TouchSmart 600 runs Windows 7 Home Premium, has a 23 inch 1080p Full HD display and runs Intel Core 2 Duo Processors (or Core i3 and i5).

For connectivity it has WiFi built in as well as a BlueTooth connection.

To make use of the large screen as a TV, an optional TV card can be purchased with the TouchSmart 600 allowing you to tune in to TV channels as well as record them if needed.

Overall it appears to be quite an impressive package. With the added touchscreen it allows (in some cases) easier navigation around the PC and adds an extra layer of control.

The IC Social Communication Tool features allows you to give some personal information which it will use to create an email and accounts you wish to use for social media, connects to the internet with 4g, so no installation is required, and collects messages from all your contact in various medias and displays them in a simple way, The bi-directional touch-screen offers built in sensors to capture video giving the users real eye contact for a more natural conversation. The gadget is great for seniors that want to stay in contact with family and friends but are not quite ready to try to use a computer or needs a larger screen to read the print of an email.

The Yikerz Magnet Game is the winner of the 2010 Mensa Select Mind Games and is a game of strategy. The very first person to put all the magnets in place wins the game. The game board is interchangeable so you can enjoy more challenges. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Features include the ability to play solo, 1-on-1, or in teams, 4-piece interchangeable game board for many different configurations and challenges, and comes with a travel pouch so you can take the game with you while traveling. Remember; place your magnet so it does not attract other magnets.

Samsung has recently announced three-BX Series LCD monitors in Russia, namely Samsung BX2250, Samsung BX2350 and Samsung BX2450. The monitors have a 21.5-inch, 23-inch and 24 inch respectively.

Samsung BX2250, BX2350 and BX2450 monitors Magic Return-technology is used, enables the BX-series as a second monitor and automatically transferred to the first monitor off when the second monitor. It has Magic Magic Angle and option ECO function.

New Samsung monitors are equipped with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (HD), LED-backlit display, 2 ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, dual HDMI ports, and D-Sub. The price of Samsung BX2250 is 9300 rubles, Samsung BX2350 price is 11400 rubles, and Samsung BX2450 is 13.2 thousand rubles. All of them are available in this month.

Microsoft release a new version of their game console Microsoft XBox 360. The design is thinner than previous version, equipped with wifi 802.11n 2.4GHz, and 250GB removable HDD (not standard as old Xbox 360 version).

The Microsoft XBox 360 also featuring with 5x USB ports, HDMI port, S/PDIF, A/V, ethernet and new port to Kinect (ex-Natal) device which allow you to play without controller. The processor and graphic card installed in console made in 45nm process technology. Now you can play like Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 the strategy action game.

It will be availabe in US market this week with price $299 and in Europe will hit on 16 July 2010. The XBox 360 only available in black color and the old version still available with price $249 (Elite version) and $149 (Arcade version).

LG has announced their latest smartphone within Korea which will feature the ever popular Snapdragon processor that has been developed by Qualcomm. Using the Qualcomm CPU is not new as many Android smartphones now sport this processor because of the speed gains that it offers.

In addition to the processor, the LG Optimus Q comes with a number of features to complete the handset including an AMOLED touchscreen display, an optical touchpad that is also touch sensitive and an accelerometer sensor. The LG smartphone presents itself with 3GB of storage which can be further expanded to 32GB through a series of microSD cards. There is also a 5MP integrated digital camera with LED flash/autofocus and a QWERTY slider keyboard.

The unit will retail for $758 in South Korea where it will compete head on with other popular Androd phones belonging to Motorola and HTC.

The iPad Candyshell Case is a seamless hard shell case for your iPad that will keep it safe from scratches. The iPad case offers a soft rubberized lining that is shock absorbent and offers great protection. The case is compatible with iPad keyboard dock and the iPad dock. The color is unique being BatWing Black. Dimensions include 0.71 inch x 7.88 inch x 9.85 inches. The case is lightweight at only 10.88 ounces. Give your iPad the protection it deserves while using a beautiful case. Great gift idea for any iPad owner.

Samsung officially release a new DVD writer external called Samsung SE-S084D. The capability can write speed of DVD±R at 8x, DVD-RAM at 5x, DVD+R Dual Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer at 6x, DVD+RW at 8x, DVD-RW at 6x, and CD-RW at 24x.

Samsung SE-S084D use Buffer Under Run technology to prevent error when writing data. Also it has USB port without external power source. Also you can play multimedia files when connecting to audio and vido via USB wired. It’s available in black, red and blue color option start in 2500 Rubles in Russia.

Segway fans like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak are no longer limited to the few color choices available for the Segway as ColorWare has now entered the picture. Colorware, the custom coloring service will offer you a unique Segway i2 to match your personality, much in the same way as they have done with past gadgets like the iPad, iPhone 3GS, Google Nexus One and the BlackBerry Bold 9700.

In terms of customizing your ride, you can pick different colors for virtually every aspect of the Segway including the handle bars, upper and lower leansteer, front and rear bumpters, wheels, hub caps, etc. Cost of this service is $6000.