Ever wondering how your car could become more high-tech, without having to be turned into a time-travelling DeLorean? Well, a partnership amidst tech companies and subject matter providers are cooking up the view of a prototype “LTE Connected Car”. that car would basically sport 4G mobile broadband connectivity, along with a bunch of cloud-facilities, like video-on-demand, audio libraries and online gaming. In effect, your car could turn into a Wi-Fi hotspot, which is quite an appealing notion. It seems that the Toyota Prius has been selected as the experiment model for such a setup.  The p ress release can be found here.  Now, if we can just get Team Fortress 2 projected onto the windshield HUD…

Find more info at  LTE Connected Car Of The Future

The merry team at Google has finally offered a free, turn-by-turn navigation service for their Maps software, and even in beta they have pegged it. Currently available only for the Android OS 2.0 platform, it will be made available to similarly powered devices when they ship, while other platform support will be announced by both carriers and phone manufacturers when the parties are ready. No reason for you to get lost now, eh?

Check out a demo video from Google

More info is available at Ubergizmo

Sigo has rolled out a couple of portable media players – the S40 and S60, where both models are able to offer full High Definition video playback support (1080p) as well as 1080p HDMI output. The Sigo S40 will come with a 4.3″ LCD display, while the S60 will benefit from a larger 5″ screen. Codecs supported by both models include H.264, VC-1, MPEG2-TS, MPEG4, XviD/DivX, Real 8\9\10, while supported video formats comprise of MKV, TS, MPG, AVI, VOB, RMVB and FLV. There is still no word on price or availability as at press moment.

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Today AT&T announced the HTC Pure with Windows Mobile 6.5 and we had the chance to get our hands on the towering rumored device. Windows Mobile 6.5 brings a new Touch-friendly user interface that resolves Windows 6.1’s horrible touch user interface, the lengthy awaited flash support and the access to an app store: Windows Market Place. In addition, a new service, MyPhone, allows the users to sync their goods in the cloud, in case of loss, personal input retrieval on the replacement phone is touted to be very easy. Of course, I will compare the Pure to the iPhone 3Gs and the MyTouch / HTC Magic. Read the full review after the jump.

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Are you fighting the too-many-remote blues? Well, Logitech just announced its Harmony 900, a universal remote that builds on the majestic Harmony One multi-remote. The 900 uses the same superb physical design as the Harmony One, but it now supports radio frequency (RF) commands, in addition to infra-red (IR) ones. Logitech has plus added a piano black dock that will charge the remote.. That’s not all: Logitech now has in-cabinet IR blasters for users who like to have everything neatly packed and hidden away (like me). Finally, the setup for the remote is a snap. It’s not perfect, but it’s miles ahead of the competition. $399 on Amazon.

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Looking for yet another device for those who want to remain connected at all times without having to look out for Wi-Fi signs? Thanks to the Sony Ericsson MD400g, which will come in a variety of plans, you can. You can pick it up for nothing whether you decide to stick to a 3 and 2 year plan with a $24.99 monthly bill, or pick it up outright at $199.99 a pop. Some of the features in the Sony Ericsson MD400g include :-

• HSPA technology – up to 7.2Mbps download and up to 2.0Mbps upload speeds
• Built-in GPS receiver and GPS utility which can link directly in to Google Maps
• First USB modem that supports both M2 Memory Stick Micro and microSD memory card formats
• Built-in antenna complemented with an additional swivel ‘Diversity’ antenna
• USB modem – can be used in any laptop or desktop
• Auto-install & Auto configuration

Yay for complete connectivity!

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You want the meanest, baddest gaming notebook on the planet? Look no further than the eX-L 18, a serious contender for that ever-temporary title by featuring the following :-

• Dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 280M GPUs
• Up to a 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad CPU
• 18.4″ display


• Maximum of 8 GB RAM


• Three 2.5″ SATA or SSD drives (RAID configurations are possible), DVD or Blu-ray optical drives
• VGA and HDMI 1.3b video out
• 3-megapixel webcam
• Optional ATSC TV tuner
• 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity
• Up to 7.1 digital audio output
• Three USB 2.0 ports (only?)
• One FireWire port
• ExpressCard slot
• eSATA port
• 7-in-1 media card reader

To complete that offering, the Maingear eX-L plus boasts an illuminated keyboard with a separate numeric keypad to manufacture certain your gaming sessions won’t go interrupted even in low light conditions, while a full-size touchpad and instant access buttons for mail, Web and media playback control construct certain you remain on top of things when it comes to the working world as well. You will need to dig deep though as the Maingear eX-L 18 will start from $2,999 upwards. Ouch!

I hate to say it, but the Japanese have the zaniest imagination, as evident by the crazy, hybrid Hello Kitty Stormtrooper who appeared at Comic-Con. I can’t imagine what else lies beneath that monstrosity…Would we see lingerie underneath the pink, reinforced pieces?

Anyways, good for a laugh!

Image courtesy of Ubergizmo

iLuv iSP100 Mini Portable Stereo Speakers for iPod and iPhone available in vivid colors

iLuv recently announces the iSP100 Mini Portable Stereo Speaker for iPod, iPhone 3G, 2G and MP3 Players is now available in a several color options including pink, purple, silver and black. iLuv iSP100 Mini Portable Stereo Speaker with BIG sound has a multitude of features and functions, including jAura Acoustic Speaker technology featuring 720° surround sound 4W Speakers,and a 3.5mm jack for unlimited connectivity.

Ideal for iPhone 3G, 2G, iPod and MP3 players, that palm size speaker comes with a carrying case for protection and storage. Simply potential it with three AAA batteries, plug and play. The iSP100 colored versions measures 140mm x54mm x 35mm and is now available for approximately $35.