Bluetooth GPS receiver

BluetoothNews.com takes a look at the new TomTom Bluetooth GPS receiver. See their full review for information on this nifty new product.

Posted on: January 14, 2004 9:00 am

Are OLEDS the future?

Organic Light-Emitting Diodes could be the future in high-tech gadgets. The secret is a luminous screen that has no backlight, uses less power, and is capable of more vibrant colors. The devices could be used in things like PDAs, cameras and notebook computers.

Posted on: January 13, 2004 9:00 am

AT&T Wi-Fi hits retail

Best Buy and CompUSA are set to begin selling AT&T brand Wi-Fi home networking equipment. A wireless router and three adapters for laptops and desktops will be marketed by VTech and carry the 802.11g wireless standard.

Posted on: January 13, 2004 9:00 am

HP designs iPod

HP and Apple are collaborating on an HP-branded version of the iPod. The unit is to be available this summer and as part of the deal, HP will pre-install Apple’s iTunes jukebox software on their desktops and notbooks.

Posted on: January 13, 2004 9:00 am

Motorola MPx220 rumors

Rumors are circulating regarding the possibility of a Motorola Smartphone dubbed the MPx220. According to the rumor report by Brighthand, the phone will be a clam-shell design and use Microsoft’s Windows Mobile platform. The MPx220 is supposed to be the first of three new Motorola models.

Posted on: January 13, 2004 9:00 am

MP3 Players get smaller

An article in PC World says that MP3 players are shrinking in size, but offering more storage space. Some of the units are dropping in weight to just 2 ounces and upping storage capacity to 4 GB. Others are even offering FM tuners with the ability to record.

Posted on: January 13, 2004 9:00 am

Spirit’s Martian panorama

Cornell Labs has produced a panoramic shot of the Martian landscape taken at Spirit’s landing site. The shot was created by compiling 225 shots that Spirit took over a period of three days. The image shows Mars’ trademark reddish-brown soil, rocks and distant hills. Amazing. Just friggin’ amazing.

Posted on: January 13, 2004 9:00 am

Toshiba’s speedy SD cards

New speed records for data transfer have been set with Toshiba’s new High Speed SD cards. The new memory cards, initially available in 128 MB and 256 MB models, boast write speeds of 5 MB per second, trumping the current 1 MB per second standard.

Posted on: January 13, 2004 9:00 am

Employers ban camera phones

USA Today reports that many major employers are banning camera phones in an effort to preserve personal privacy and company security. Companies are concerned the small cameras included in some models of mobile phones could be used for corporate espionage.

Posted on: January 13, 2004 9:00 am

New HD disc format

CRN’s Edward Moltzen reports on the new Blu-Ray disc format due out in 2004. According to the article, the new optical disc format designed for higher data rates, such as HDTV and Broadband Internet, is supported by HP and Dell and can hold approximately four hours of HD video on one disc. Start saving your pennies. We’ve got more new toys to buy.

Posted on: January 12, 2004 9:00 am