Electronic devices continue to diversify and take the place of all kind of everyday gadgets and commodities. In this case, the old being replaced, are those printed family pictures so many people carry inside their wallets. The company Digital Foci, Inc. showed, in the Consumer Electronics Show that took place earlier this month, what will be their new digital iteration: the Pocket Album OLED series (more info here).

There will be two versions, one with a capacity for 3000 pics and a 2.8 inches screen, another with space for only 120 pics and a smaller screen of just one inch and a half. The models will be called, respectively: Pocket Album Deluxe OLED 2.8 and Pocket Album OLED 1.5 (not very imaginative). As their names suggest, the displays will be OLED, which should improve image quality, specially when it comes to viewing angles. As you're surely able to tell from the image above, they also can be used as keychains.

Link: 3dGameMan.

Link: X-bit labs.

 

Ever wanted to upgrade your car audio system to a latest Bluetooth enabled one but worried to shell out hundreds of quids? Stop worrying and get yourself the latest in mobile convergence - the Venturi Mini for just 80 bucks and start enjoying the Bluetooth goodness in your car.

The latest Venturi Mini introduces the first true convergence of Bluetooth music streaming, hands-free calling and USB-style charging - all without the need to upgrade your car stereo. The Ventura Mini plugs into your car's cigarette lighter socket to do all this and more.

The Venturi Mini uses Bluetooth to stream stereo music from the phone and wirelessly route calls through the in-car sound system. The Venturi Mini also has a built-in charger to power your devices on the move and is designed to work with all vehicles.

“The Venturi Mini combines advanced technology and the sleekest design to set a new standard for in-car entertainment and communication products,” says Harbans Dass, Managing Director of NextGen Venturi. “With the explosive growth of music enabled phones, the Venturi Mini brings a new dimension to the in-car music experience, while allowing safe hands-free calling.”

The Venturi Mini employs advanced DSP technology for clear hands-free audio and advanced music streaming from your Bluetooth enabled phone or portable music player via smart interface on the Venturi Mini. The white OLED display is used to alert about calls and SMSes.

The Venturi Mini is currently available for purchase on www.myventuri.com for US$129 / £80 and will be available through other distribution channels in the next few days. Colored faceplates are also available for purchase for £15 each and USB charging cables and adapters for major phone brands from £5.

Sandisk today announced the availability of the new Sansa TakeTV Video Player which lets you videos stored on the PC on your TV without the hassle of burning CDs/DVDs or running cables or configuring wireless networks.
Using the Sansa TakeTV video player is as simple as using a USB flash drive: Simply drag video files to the TakeTV player, and then slip the player into its TV cradle. The cradle plugs into the standard A/V sockets of nearly every existing TV. Next, consumers are shown a simple, on-screen guide where they can quickly select the content theyÙve stored on the Sansa TakeTV player, using the included remote control.

The sleek Sansa TakeTV video player will work with new and legacy TV systems via standard AV composite inputs or S-Video and supports a variety of video formats, including DivX, XVID and MPEG-4. The Sansa TakeTV player is DivX Certified for Home Theater profile. The player connects to any PC via a USB connector, and works with Windows Vista, Windows XP and the latest versions of Mac and Linux.

“Sansa TakeTV is the most easy-to-use, straightforward solution for watching downloaded personal video content and other shows in the comfort of the living room,” said Daniel Schreiber, Senior Vice President and general manager for SanDiskÙs audio/video business unit. “No confusing wireless network set-up, no wires running across the living room and no cumbersome burning of DVDs. Just use the Sansa TakeTV device to move your favorite video content over to your TV, and enjoy it on the big screen with family and friends.”

The Sansa TakeTV Video Player will set you back by $100 for the 4GB version and $150 for the 8GB version.

Hit the read link for the full press release.

v-moda is the music lifestyle brand based in Hollywood, California, making earphones that look as good as they sound. Their Vibe earphones have been in the market for some time now and are giving audiophile grade earphones a run for their money! With the launch of the iPhone, v-moda decided to take the game to the next level by adding a microphone to the vibes, creating the VIBE Duo – the first third party headset for the iPhone. Read on for an in depth review of the VIBE Duo noise isolating headset.

We knew they were coming, and now they are official. Steve Jobs announced the new iPod line up just minutes ago at "The Beat Goes On" event.

First up, its the iPod shuffle available in new colors including a (PRODUCT) RED model. The new Shuffle will cost US$79 and comes with 1GB of storage.

Next, the 3rd gen iPod Nano is thinner than ever but a little wide as we saw in those rumored pics. The new Nano now features a 2.0" screen with a 240x320 px resolution and is capable of playing videos and displaying album art. Cool... right? The Nano also comes loaded with three new games and more games are available for purchase from iTunes.

The new Nano will play music for 24 hrs straight on a single charge (only 5 hrs when viewing video) and costs $149 for the 4GB version and $199 for the 8GB version. Both the models will be available in stores for purchase by this weekend. (The 4GB version will be available in Silver only).

And now, for the big thing, the iPod Classic, featuring the updated UI with a full metal body and thinner than the current iPod. The iPod Classic 80GB model will be selling for $249 and is thinner than the current 30GB iPod. You can play music for 25 hrs or watch videos for 5 hrs. A thicker 160GB model will also be available for $349 and has a battery life of 40 hrs music, 7 hrs video.

 

 

Finally, the real deal, the iPod Touch. Yes, the rumors are true. The iPod Touch features a 3.5" touch screen and has a user interface similar to the iPhone UI and features MultiTouch. The iPod Touch works exactly like the iPod feature on the iPhone.

The 8mm thick iPod Touch also got WiFi and the WiFi icon is there at the top of the screen just like on the iPhone. It's got the Safari browser and Youtube too! Expect some cool Interne features. This one looks strikingly similar to the iPhone, only with fewer icons on the screen.

 

What's even better? The battery life is excellent - 22 hrs of music or 5 hrs of video playback. And Apple, for the first time, decided to ship the iPod Touch worldwide. Woohooo!!!!!!!!! The iPod Touch will be available in 8GB ($299) and 16GB ($399) configurations and will be available for purchase before the end of this month.

Another cool trick up the Touch's sleeve is it's ability to download music directly over the Internet through the iTunes WiFi Music Store which can be accessed from the Touch's homescreen. The Music Store will be available in 22 countries and will soon be made available on the iPhone too!

And just before concluding the event, Steve Jobs made the best announcement of the day - that the 8GB iPhone will be available for $399 instead of the current $599 price. Thats a 200 dollar drop!! What more could anyone ask? The 4GB iPhone model will of course be discontinued.

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Super Talent Technology, better known for their outstanding memory products, today launched a new line of VIDEGO personal digital media players. These new players support MP3/WMA music playback, as well as FM stereo and voice/FM recording. They are packed with audio features including FM presets, various repeat modes and equalizer settings.

According to STT, VIDEGO players are much more than just music players. These new VIDEGO players are designed for video on the go, sporting full color 2.4-inch or 2.8-inch screens to play AVI and other video files. They also support photo viewing and e-books, and come with up to 4GB of built-in flash memory. The flagship 2.8-inch model, VIDEGO 28, includes intuitive touch-screen menus for quick and easy navigation. VIDEGO 24T offers a 2.4-inch display with a sensitive touch-panel menu.

More details over at the Super Talent website. 

PDAs and similar devices have a big problem when it comes to writing text. Several methods are used and none is free from it's drawbacks. Sometimes is a much reduced size, or lack of proper portability, or an overgrown thumb. That's why this idea is so full of promise: a 3.5" x 11" keyboard that (potentially) saves space compared to a foldable one. All you need is a flat surface as a projection area.

Don't get you hopes too high, though, because the idea still needs some refinement before it can be truly recommended. The author of the Gear Digest article expresses the situation quite well:

"I-Tech's VKB is a neat little device and runs big on the "wow/impress your friends factor." But when it comes down to the nitty gritty of transcribing notes, I'll stick to a Belkin foldable or, God forbid, a thumb board instead of relaying on the VKB. I have a difficult time justifying the purchase of the unit at its retail price of $179.99."

 

 

Give your Dad a Father’s Day to remember this year by surprising him with one of the brand new ViaMichelin sat navs units. Whether your Dad travels for business or pleasure, a reliable PND will take the stress out of trips away. Help your Dad do-away with paper maps and long hours getting lost by giving him the latest units from ViaMichelin, the X970T and X960. Small, compact and affordable, the X960 makes a great gift on Father’s Day and weighing it at just 136g, it is the perfect device for pockets and suitcases. And, for the more advanced gadget fan the X970T comes with free real time traffic information to avoid traffic routes where there has been an accident. It also comes with a Bluetooth hands free function that allows incoming calls to be accepted by touching the screen. Whether he’s going to the Rugby World Cup in France this summer or you just can’t bare another trip where you get lost, the latest PND devices from VM can help with more than just simple direction. Dad can use the new POI (Point of Interest) packs, which can be downloaded from the ViaMichelin website. This will guide him to all the stadiums and show him the best French restaurants and hotels to stay at. Many more POI packs are soon available from the website to guide you around a range of other European cities. Both units come with exclusive content from the prestigious Michelin Guides so your Dad can easily locate the nearest bank, garage, pub or tourist attraction so he can plan his perfect day out with no trouble. They also include UK, Ireland and European maps which cover up to 20 countries. Both units also now come with built-in speed camera locator so if your Dad is always in a rush, he may never get caught out again. The X960 and X970T offer the functionality to book restaurants and hotels using Bluetooth so your dad can find out if a room is available or book a table whilst on-the-go. For even more brownie points you can even plan his day for him by using www.viamichelin.com.

There are lots of ergonomic keyboards to choose from. What makes this one special? You can decide after reading the product features page or you can take a close look at the picture. Notice that vertical line in the middle? That's for separating the two halves of the damned thing (up to six inches of total separation of both keyboard modules). And if you think that's not enough, if you still find your hands constrained, there's also a custom version available that offers up to 20 inches of freedom. Other ergonomic keyboards provide different shapes, but only if you exchange them, not on the same one.

The Kinesis Freestyle Solo also includes other nice touches like double wide "delete" and "escape" keys for easier targeting. It has some add-ons too. If you're out for an ergonomic keyboard you should definetely check it out.