MP3digest: At both MacExpo and CES Ten Technologies displayed the naviPlay – a Bluetooth wireless adaptor that allows third-generation iPod owners to ditch their earphone cords. Basically its transmitter plugs into the iPod while its adaptor can connect with any type of headphones or speakers. Its battery will run for about eight hours before it needs a recharge – spookily […]
Wireless iPod Coming Soon
Counting the Calories
Wired News: The most popular dieting brands are now weighing in with calorie counters and nutritional guides designed for personal digital assistants and combination PDA-mobile phones. Just in time for the season of bountiful temptation. Weight Watchers International released a program this week for Palm-based gadgets that works hand-in-hand with the company’s online services. It helps record a dieting disciple’s […]
Shower radio
Tech Digest: You are cordially invited to join us dancing naked in the shower this Christmas. We’ll be singing like idiots along with Magic FM in a vain attempt to use up the endless supplies of stinky shower gels we receive from distant relatives. The Shower Radio from I Want One of Those will be helping us in this endeavour […]
A Bible in your iPod
It’s a great idea for those seeking God’s guidance via handheld devices: California-based start-up BiblePlayer is offering free downloads of the Bible for use with Apple Computer’s iPod. The brainchild of Los Angeles-based programmer Pablo Mendigochea, BiblePlayer offers three different text versions of the Bible that can be read on the iPod’s screen using the device’s “Notes” function. The company […]
Courting the Rich Elite
Increasingly, companies are learning that in order to sell to the rich and wealthy elite, they have to remake their products and combine three important elements: design, luxury and high technology. The rich elite have pockets deep enough to buy luxury gadgets that not only have style, but also substance. An example: Bang & Olufsen’s latest cordless phone, the BeoCom […]
Youths: My Dream Gizmos
It seems that if you can pack three elements, 1) multiple functions, 2) lightness, and 3) low prices into your gizmos and gadgets, you may be able to succeed in luring back-to-school shoppers to part with their money. Apparently, tablet personal computers that function as video cameras and digital music players are in hot demand by students who want a […]
Disposable Digital Cameras
Pure Digital Technologies has made the world’s first truly disposable digital camera for nationwide sale. The Pure Digital camera, which costs $19.99, has a color preview screen and the ability to delete pictures. After you bring it in for processing, you will receive a free picture CD along with your prints. Unlike conventional digital cameras, the Pure Digital camera cannot […]
Train with the MP3RUN
Sometimes, it’s a smart move to incorporate new features into existing consumer gadgets to suit consumers with special needs, like athletes. Philips and Nike have introduced the MP3RUN, a digital audio player with the innovative speed & distance monitoring. This unique combination provides runners with music playback as well as on-demand audible feedback on their sport performance such as distance […]