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For the time being, Casio has won the Megapixel War. The Exilim Zoom EX-Z1000 packs a 10.1 megapixel resolution in its sleek and compact 92 x 58.4 x 22.4 mm body. Its only 139 gms but supports a wide and bright 2.8 inch LCD display for perfect aiming and composition.  [Read more]

Kodak Easyshare Z650 is here to stay. Z650 takes the best from Kodak’s Super Zoom model Z740 and blends it with some of the winning features of its ‘professional’ model P850. Thus, you have a digital camera with 6.1 megapixel resolution, 10x optical zoom, high-resolution… [Read more]

Let’s be serious – are you really ever going to print off the pictures from Uncle Ernie’s 63^rd birthday? Probably not, however if you get the inkling to display that picture of Aunt Bertha with the lampshade on her head dancing to Glass Tiger, you might want to consider the Digital Photo Display, introduced by Philips.  [Read more]

At amazon.com every camera pales in comparison to the Nikon Coolpix P4. The Nikon model is a happy wedding between form and functionality, and achieves all this without an atrocious price tag; USD358.62 to be exact. We have no regrets that we yielded to the temptation to buy it. [Read more]

For only USD219.94 the Olympus Stylus 600 seems an unlikely storehouse of technology. But pleasantly to our surprise, it is, and photography is a revelation with this camera.  [Read more]

PC World ran an article today by contributing editor Grace Aquino about how to back up your cell phone contacts — so that when your old phone kicks the bucket, you don’t have to worry about re-entering every single last one of your contacts.  [Read more]

Are you an overworked, under-rewarded student with too much reading, too many mixed-media notes, and not near enough room or patience to organize it all? Not to mention you’re rollin’ in the dough? Well, if you’ve got the need and the means, you’ll definitely want to consider Toshiba’s Portege M200 Tablet PC — a wonderfully portable workstation that allows the consolidation of notes (and much more) wherever you may be.  [Read more]

Look out, iPod Shuffle, there’s a new small, rectangular MP3 player on the playground, and it fits snugly into all the accessories designed for you, as well as your USB port. Enter the Samsung YP-U2, the younger, hipper version of the popular music player. [Read more]

Recipe for a progressive future of VoIP:Take Cisco Systems, add Intel, Nokia and RIM and stir - the industry. The future of VoIP looks to be a mix of some of the biggest wireless technology forces in the world. Cisco Systems announced on Tuesday they are forging a partnership with Intel, Nokia and RIM to take a huge step forward in VoIP technology. [Read more]

The W600i — one of the lusted-after handsets in Sony Ericsson’s Walkman-enabled cell phone family — is sportily fashionable and features great music playback, but it’s surprisingly lacking in the features department. [Read more]

If you’re after a reasonably priced dual-core notebook with dedicated graphics, you will probably love Fujitsu-Siemens’ Amilo Pi 1536. Going for about $1,784, the computer may not be super cheap, but it’s reasonable and it has everything you’ll want or need. [Read more]

The Plug-charge-and-drive automobile is already a reality (electric cars), though they are not yet available to the masses in large numbers. There a quite a few test vehicles out there that are being refined to see if they can be manufactured on a large scale at reduced costs.  [Read more]

The Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D has the technological muscle and wizardry to take both amateurs and pros alike to unimagineable distances in fine photography.  [Read more]

Slim is the new obsession with gadgets all around the world. First it was the cell phones and now, cameras. And joining the slim brigade is the Casio Exilim S500.  [Read more]

Panasonic DMC-LZ3 comes with a 5.0 megapixel resolution and features a 6x optical zoom lens. With a high sensitive ISO 1600 mode, a 1-point high-speed autofocus and…  [Read more]

Canon continues to be finicky about its picture quality and ensures a continuous enhancement on its superior technology. Hence, this time Canon has announced another of its finest creations, EOS 30D.  [Read more]

Last week, we reported that an updater for Palm’s Treo 700w handheld was available for download from the Palm website. Today, several online publications have reported that the application is no longer available, and in its place stands a decidedly cryptic message. . . [Read more]

With their recent L’Amour collection and the 6280 (reviewed today at gadget website Lordpercy), Nokia finally seems ready to get noticed for aesthetic reasons again, after a dryspell full of decidedly un-hot phones.  [Read more]

It’s no news that notebook PCs are going 3G on us, but it’s Fujitsu-Siemens’ E8210 that’s gotten the early bird’s worm so far, with an extremely favorable review…  [Read more]

Sony Cybershot H5 is exceptional in many ways. Firstly, it is a 7.2-megapixel CCD camera with a big, three-inch LCD screen. Then comes its much talked about anti-blur technology.  [Read more]

Nikon D50 is a smart, handy inter changeable lens DSLR camera. It’s equipped with both superior technology and the competitive price to give a tough fight to other giants in the digital arena. [Read more]

Fuji FinePix Z1 is Fuji’s ultrathin compact camera. FinePix Z1 is really thin. And how thin is it? Its only 0.7 inches thick. It features a 2.5 inch LCD swivel screen and is damn stylish.  [Read more]

This compact camera from Panasonic comes with larger than life features. Its 8.4 megapixel resolution coupled with 4x optical zoom and a 28 - 112mm wide-angle capability (35mm equivalent)…  [Read more]

If you live in New Jersey and drive an automobile, you are among the millions of New Jersey residents who cry themselves to sleep every night over unbelievably high auto insurance rates. Well may be they don’t cry themselves to sleep every night, but I am certain they feel the pinch in their wallets.  [Read more]

I must tell you, this Jeep is one that I’ve got to lay my hands on. Finally, somebody has come to their senses and added two more doors for passengers to easily get in and out. Don’t let its good looks fool you. The unlimited is comfortable both in the city and in the wilds. This Jeep still packs a mean punch when it comes to off-roading.  [Read more]

Nah, didn’t think so. Yes, you read that headline right. AOL and Nintendo have joined in an effort to give Nintendo fans everywhere a chance to be among the first to ever play Nintendo’s next-generation gaming console, the Revolution — at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) trade show in Los Angeles, no less.  [Read more]

Cameras may be a standard on mobile devices these days, but camera phones haven’t ever really been revolutionary. Most of them are grainy 1.3-megapixel underperformers that don’t warrant the sending price of an MMS text to your buddy. ActiveSymbols wants to change the way everyone looks at camera phones and PDAs and revolutionize the mobile industry with its “visual search technology.”  [Read more]

T-Mobile has a new Windows Mobile MDA smartphone in their lineup, and it looks to be a great option for people who just can’t get enough text messaging and e-mail on the go. The MDA (mobile digital assistant) combines standard cell phone functionalities with PDA-type organization and user-friendliness.  [Read more]

Mobile service providers are shakin’ in their multibillion dollar boots. Skype, Wi-Fi, and VoIP in general are set to storm the consumer electronics market by providing free or ridiculously cheap voice calls over the Internet.  [Read more]

So you are considering reducing what Mother Nature and your good genes have bestowed on you. Yes, I know, your sweetheart or husband tells you how sexy and drop dead gorgeous your big breast make you look. And you say, “If this is what being sexy and beautiful is, then I’d rather be a Plain Jane.” [Read more]

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Long back in our Economics class, we learnt, “Human wants are unlimited but the means to satisfy these wants are limited”… Well, Sony doesn’t think that way. It has unlimited means to satisfy unlimited wants of photography enthusiasts. So what is Sony cooking up this time?  [Read more]

“It is tough to become a leader. It is tougher to remain a leader”. Canon has always handled this tough job with ease. Its still the leader and there are enough reasons for it. Lets take Canon’s EOS20D. [Read more]

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After a lengthy wait, there finally seems to be some information coming to light regarding the late launch of Motorola’s fabled Q smartphone…  [Read more]

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Aside from the Switch_Back Verizon deal (read more here), Kyocera hasn’t exactly been pushing lately for a fanbase in the mobile phone market. [Read more]

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In a market climate inclined greatly towards ultraportable multimedia notebooks, many traditionalists (or, those who believe in functionality and productivity over style and multimedia) are getting a little tired of notebook PCs that have killer graphics cards and…not much else. [Read more]

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that HP has officially recalled 15,700 notebook PC batteries after several complaints were lodged regarding the batteries’ tendency to overheat and even burn. [Read more]

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Australia warned its citizens that it is not safe for westerners to travel to Indonesia, saying that there could possibly be an imminent terrorist attack being planned. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said…  [Read more]

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Sony PlasmaPro FWD43PV1/S 42 in Flat Panel Plasma TV Technology – Plasma, Screen size – 42 inches, Tv Style – Flat Screen. Flat Panel, HDTV Capable. Best price: $1,365.00. Find it at…  [Read more]

We were scouting around for some good picks on some of the popular online super stores when something twisting and turning caught our eyes. It was the 2-inch swivel LCD monitor of the Canon A610. It lets you…[Read more]

The Kodak EasyShare P880 is worth every penny you pay for it and much more. Leading the way in this mighty congregation is the 8.0-Megapixel sensor that… [Read more]

It looks like yet another major TV provider is getting worried about the Internet TV market. AT&T Inc. has signed an agreement with Akimbo Systems to offer AT&T’s Homezone TV service subscribers a whole new extra experience…  [Read more]

Fans of the Beatles will be pleased to know that work is underway on remastering some of the band’s hit songs ready to release in a digital download format. The band’s business division, Apple Corps, made the official announcement recently, but…   [Read more]

I was reading an article online which was pretty critical of Skype, and the customer service that it offers. The main complaint seemed to be that there were no telephone numbers to contact the operators, and that emails were slow to be answered. [Read more]

With its sleek and revolutionary looks, the Olympus Stylus Verve is hard to miss amongst the fare thronging Amazon.com. It doesn’t quite disappoint on the performance front too.  [Read more]

Amongst the lot housed at Amazon.com, the very small and petite DSLR Pentax *ist DS is hardly the one to scream for attention. It doesn’t. But still manages to hog all the limelight with stellar performance. [Read more]

The National Cancer institute announced on Monday, April 17, that a drug called Raloxifene manufactured by Eli Lilly and currently used to treat Osteoporosis and sold under the brand name…  [Read more]

Software developer Socialtext has just released a collaborative web (”Wiki”) software for mobile communication devices, cutely titled “Miki” for “Mobile Wiki”.By now I know some of you are thinking, “Uh, great. What the %$#%’s a Wiki?” [Read more]

TechnoConcepts, Inc. today announced that the company has filed two provisional patents for products utilizing technology that will “virtually eliminate” annoying background noise and “radically improve” quality and clarity of voice.  [Read more]

Fujitsu today unveiled the latest installment in their Q-Series Notebook PC line: the 2.2lb Q2010. The 2010 was launched with two other Fujitsu notebooks — [Read more]

There’s nothing like a good old gossip! Rumor has it this week that Google will be setting up in the online travel market, as a job advert has been placed for a senior account executive for an unnamed travel vertical.  [Read more]

If you’re going on holiday, it’s always a good idea to get travel insurance. I don’t know about you, but it really givs me peace of mind that if (heaven forbid) something does go wrong, I’d be covered. But I was reading a news piece about how Brits are overcharged, and I wondered if everywhere was the same. [Read more]

I come back off my Easter holidays and what do I find? Only that the tax man has been busy while I’ve been away, looking for more ways to make me even poorer it seems. Some states such as California – although known for their high taxes – don’t levy taxes on iTunes downloads, although they do charge tax for movies and books downloaded off the Internet. Looks like this might soon change though. [Read more]

I’m excited by the new Sony Walkman, which will be released at the end of April. Not only does it look super cute (come on, it’s available in pink!) but it claims to have a really fast recharge time too. OK, so if you’re not a fan of pink, there are a range of six different colours –  [Read more]

Apple users will be pleased to know that they will now be able to access their Skype service through their mobile phone handset – making using Skype as simple as using a regular phone. So how does it work? Well it’s all done with a software by EQO Communications.  [Read more]

The thing about VoIP is that it’s still, in comparative terms, a little known technology. It’s developing all the time. So if you’re deciding whether to go for it or not, how do you know which is the best company to go with? How do you know whether you’re getting the best deal? [Read more]

The arrival of the HP Photosmart R927 has resulted in a flurry of activity here. For this HP model is a sure traffic-stopper.  Its 8.1-Megapixel sensor and a mammoth 3-inch LCD hog all the limelight but the 3x optical and 4x digital zoom lens isn’t to be overlooked either.  [Read more]

The relatively inexpensive price of the Kodak EasyShare CX4200 and its simplicity makes it very easy to possess and fun to shoot. Quite a potent combination. The 2.0-Megapixel camera facilitates crystal-clear enlargements up to 8 x 10 inches while the 2x Digital Zoom lens ensures that your precious photos are not marred by jagged edges.  [Read more]

Imagine coming home after a hard day’s work, taking your shower or bath, and finally getting to sit down to your favorite relaxation activities – watching your favorite TV shows, catching up on your reading or just plain vegging out. When that special “Me Time” comes your way, and your little ones (if you have them) are no where in sight, do you have a special chair in your home that you can sit down and feel really comfortable and totally relaxed?  [Read more]

The latest crash test released by the insurance industry on minivans and small cars shows that the Kia Sedona is the safest minivan while the 2006 Subaru Impreza won the safety pick award. The impreza did very well in the front, side, and rear crash tests. [Read more]

Cancer Researchers now have a new way of looking at cancer and its destructive cells’ uncanny ability to replicate. It seems that scientists are now starting to look beyond the tumors caused by cancer and instead are looking more closely at the root of the problem. It is now understood that cancerous cells are not homogeneous.  [Read more]

Sagem Communications unveiled today the new 3G my900C mobile phone with EDGE and UMTS capabilities. Take wireless connectivity with you everywhere with whatever broadband and whatever service provider. The high-end mobile handset should be a huge hit with techies for all its full-featured glory. [Read more]

Anyone who’s had a Toshiba notebook knows that it’s a pretty solid machine, especially as far as midrange price level notebooks are concerned. The Toshiba Satellite A105-S4004 continues in the Toshiba trend with the latest standards and tricked-out multimedia fun. [Read more]

It isn’t hard to fathom why people are falling over themselves to lay their hands on a Sony DSC W7. And hearing of the specs, we almost gate crashed to grab one. [Read more]

The price tag on this Fuji FinePix might seem too much for a digital camera, but as we have found out, no price can be high enough for a Fuji FinePix S9000. How is this for starters: It comes with a 9.2-Megapixel sensor and a 10.7x optical zoom. How do you like those numbers? [Read more]

The Canon Powershot A620 towers over its competition in the digital camera world with its outstanding performance. Its promise of a 7.1-Megapixel sensor attracted us, so we made a dash for it. [Read more]

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It may come in black or silver, but, a Kodak Easyshare V603 is unmistakably an exemplar of the saying, “Big things come in small packagesl”. The model comes decked with picture refining functions like the KODAK Perfect Touch technology. In addition, its multiple color and scene modes with panorama stitch facilities are a few of its outstanding features. [Read more]

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TV on phones is one of the most buzzed-about new mobile features in years. But is it going to succeed? Many detractors have suggested that there just isn’t any real market interest in it. Some of the top folks over at Sony Ericsson don’t seem to agree.  [Read more]

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Want a Motorola SLVR but don’t want to spend the money? No, no, don’t steal it! Pick up the Motorola L7! Designed to be a budget-conscious version of the Motorola SLVR L7, the L6 retains most of the basic features of its older counterpart (despite some downgrades and total removals) — and a prettier price tag. [Read more]

ZoneLabs today announced that Averatec notebooks (including the brand-new 7100 series) will be shipped with a trial version of ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite. ZoneAlarm promises advanced protection against the very latest Internet threats. [Read more] Computer Resources:

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Talk about a dream collaboration. PC manufacturer Asus and high-end speedy car manufacturer Lamborghini have released official specifications for their new co-branded ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 notebook PC, purported to follow in the footsteps of its manufacturers’ prides and joys: a perfect mix of speed and style.  [Read more]

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Ford has recalled 134,000 Ford Escapes and Mariners (model year 2005) after safety tests conducted by federal automobile safety officials revealed that the models without side air curtains or moon roofs did not provide adequate protection. [Read More]

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Canon EOS 5D is all about high quality digital SLR and further features crammed in a light body. More or less, it poses to be a photographer’s fancy, which is well defined by its unique functions. [Read more]

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Nikon’s Coolpix S2 is slender and gorgeous. It comprises a sliding lens and a “right-angle” optics system. The lens does not bulge out of the camera body. Everything about Coolpix S2 seems to be in place and in order. [Read more]

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What a wonderful piece of equipment. This has got to be the most exciting gadget to come along since the invention of the iPod. This little baby just takes your digital music to a whole new level. [Read more]

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Just this week, Comcast announced its plans to start this Spring to offer its digital video and Voice VoIP package to customers through the “Connection Centers” located in about 500 Wal-Mart stores nationwide.  [Read more ]

“The Shadow of Aten” (a highly anticipated action-adventure game for Xbox 360 and the PC) will make its first demo appearance at E3 ‘06. The game follows the adventures of the “attractive and enigmatic adventurer” Allan Scott, as he explores the ever-fascinating