Archive for September, 2008
JVC Everio concept HD camcorder up close at CEATEC
Filed under: Digital Cameras
While JVC Victor hasn’t promised us a review unit just yet (cmon, we’re still begging here), we did get a chance to get up close with its SDHC concept camcorder today at CEATEC. Designed for the more sophisticated user (as opposed to family users, they tell us), the came…
Gears of War 2 canvasses special-edition Zune
Filed under: Gaming, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Microsoft couldn’t let the gory, highly-anticipated launch of Gears of War 2 (chainsaw duels! Rhhhahaararggg!) pass without bloodying a Zune or three in the process, Halo 3-style. Specifically, Microsoft has laser-etched that pesky little “Crimson …
Microsoft ships red wireless Xbox 360 controller for the holidays
Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
Here’s an interesting one. That red / black Xbox 360 controller that was showcased back in July is now available to any ole consumer in the US, Canada, Latin America New Zealand and Asia, and it comes bundled with a Play & Charge Kit and red rechargeable battery …
T-Mobile G1 spotted in the wild
Filed under: Cellphones
Ah yes, the natural progression of a release. First comes the hands-on at the introduction, next comes the leaked user manual, next comes the pre-order fiasco — now, it’s date for those always titillating in the wild shots. The box and handset are nothing out of the ordinary…
Microvision’s PicoP-based pocket projector revamped for CEATEC
Filed under: Displays, Home EntertainmentNow that pico projectors are actually headed to end users, we’re seeing a number of companies hop in the fast lane to production. Take Microvision for instance — these guys were taking their sweet date by introducing the PicoP beamer back at CES, and now we’…
Laptop makers and GSM organization team on Mobile Broadband branding plan
Filed under: Laptops, WirelessLaptops with built-in WWAN modems aren’t anything new, but there’s a hodgepodge of hardware and services available — a situation the GSM organization is trying to simplify with the new Mobile Broadband standardization initiative. certain, it’s mostly an excuse to get a…
Netflix API open to all: let the developing begin
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Good news, developers of the world — the Netflix API will be open to all starting tomorrow. As of October 1st, absolutely anyone can self-signup by visiting the read link, and while details are a tad sketchy at the moment, it sounds like that could hold some se…
