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Samsung has introduced its new Samsung AMOLED 12M (Samsung SCH-W880) in Korea, which the company claims as the world’s first mobile phone to sport a 12 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom, featuring world’s most advanced WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) AMOLED full touchscreen display, providing users a latest camera technology and display technology to enhance their mobile experience.



“Samsung has led the camera phone market introducing the very many first of its kind camera phone – the first 5-megapixel (SCH-V7800, June 2005), the first 7-megapixel with an optical zoom (SCH-V770, July 2005), the first 10-megapxel (SCH-B600, October 2006), and recently, the first 12-megapixel camera phone for global market (Samsung Pixon12, June 2009),” said JK Shin, Executive Vice President, Head of Mobile Communication Division at Samsung Electronics. “The Samsung AMOLED 12M is a living proof of our continuous commitment to introduce the most up-to-date technology to enrich users’ mobile experience.”

Powerful Features And Specifications Of Samsung AMOLED 12M (Samsung SCH-W880):

* Brilliant 3.3-inch WVGA AMOLED full touchscreen display
* 12 megapixel camera with 3X optical zoom, xenon + power LED flash, Touch Auto-Focus (AF) tracking, Smart Auto, Beauty Shot and image stabilization
* Dedicated Camera Power Key provides a real digital camera-alike look and grip feeling
* Fast image saving for next shot enabling users move to next shot within around 2 seconds
* Ability to record 720p HD videos (1280 x 720 pixels) at 30 fps
* Built-in 4GB internal memory, and MicroSD memory expansion slot supporting up to 32GB
* Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0 HS (micro USB) connectivity

The new Samsung AMOLED 12M (SCH-W880) which measures 115.8 x 56.9 x 16.3 mm will hit Korean market by early October 2009 for about 1 million won, but no words on other areas’ availability yet. In addition, Samsung is expected to swap T-DMB (Mobile TV) with Wi-Fi and GPS in an International version of Samsung AMOLED 12M – Samsung M8920.

Technology convergence is a new trend and has you ever wonder that one day your laptop may be equipped with both 3G and WiFi wireless technologies so that it can be turned into a mobile access point used to connect to surrounding networked devices with internet access capabiliy via 3G cellular network infrastructure? It is a reality now with the new wireless module developed by Novatel that combines both 3G modem and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless technologies into one single chip for seamless connectivity in mobile computing world.

Novatel has planned to integrate this module into Dell’s mainstream E4300 notebook and that is how this information being leaked from the recent FCC filing. Further disclosure further revealed that the Mini card will be capable to support all 802.11a/b/g/n wireless technology while offering UMTS WWAN connectivity suitable for both home and office environments. No doubt, the convergence has able to shrink down the overall form factor for more flexible and low power platform design and more importantly, it creates an interesting new usage model of ability to turn your mobile machine into wireless access point so that these web browsing activities can be shared among other users just like conventional 3G/UMTS mobile router.

No pricing and availability yet, we should expect this tiny module to be adopted by other OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) without being limited for Dell E-series notebook alone in short future.

Lacking of a numeric keypad or numpad on the keyboard might cause many users inconvenience when they move from desktop to laptop. Many users particularly those who deal with numbers and always need to enter long sequences of number, for instance, in spreadsheets, accounting programs, etc cannot speed up their work due to the hardware limitation. The same applies to computer gamers who have become familiar and got used to using the numeric keypad to control games or characters. If getting another portable numeric keypad plugged to your laptop is troublesome and space consuming, Adesso offers an interesting and instant solution via its Adesso 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad.



The 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad offered by Adesso is more than a numeric keypad. It is a combination of a numeric keypad and an optical mouse. This palm-sized numeric keypad cum optical mouse is 4.752″ x 2.25″ x 1.5″ in dimension. Users who need quick number entering can just flip up the transparent cover and use the numeric keypad instantly. It speeds up the work process and increase productivity tremendously. When the numeric keypad is not in use, users just need to flip down the cover to avoid touching the numeric keys while using the mouse function. The optical mouse offers 1000 dpi resolution for excellent smoothness and accuracy.

Adesso 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad Mouse is driver free and users can just plug and use it without any tedious installation. Since it is dual functional, users especially mobile professionals can save the hassle of bringing along two separate gadgets when travelling. Adesso 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad costs $27.99.

Social Networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are all the rage nowadays. Everyone wants to be part of the social networking group but some may find the typing tedious or simply time-consuming. The Lighthouse SQ7 by Adela Voice and Smart Devices bring social networking to a new frontier by introducing the portable voice-recognition social media device.



The Lighthouse SQ7 has a 7-inch touch screen, 800×480 resolution, WiFi b/g connectivity, a Samsung ARM S3C6410 667MHz processor, 128MB DDR memory, 1GB of flash storage and a 4500 mAH rechargeable battery lasting up to five hours of use or twelve hours in standby mode. All that is needed is for users to speak into the device and the voice-recognition feature will transcribe the speech into the corresponding Twitter or Facebook website. The SQ7 can also be converted into a digital photo frame complete with a stand to display your Facebook photos.

Measuring 7.8″ x 4.7″ x 0.94″ and weighing just about a pound, the Lighthouse tablet brings Facebook and Twitter closer to die-hard fans. The device runs Linux Ubuntu and is available for $249 from its dedicated website, LighthouseTablet.com.

Previously we mentioned about BitFinder that can scan for duplicated files to conserve your hard disk space, but if you are looking for some freeware
that can do more than that, then this tiny utility may fit your need. Named as Hard Drive Powerwash, it allows users to clean up some clutter files such as files that are left over whenever you uninstall program or temporary internet files to free them up from your hard disk space.



Once install and launch the utility, users will be brought to a GUI whereby there is a way to do simple setup before running the utility. By default, no filter will be used and it will scan the whole hard disk drive for files that can be cleared. Alternatively, users can selectively scan Internet files which include browser cache, history, cookies or only do drive cleaning with specific types of files to be searched which would definitely narrow down the searching criteria and shorten the searching time. Once everything are defined, just click on ‘Analyze’ radio button and it will scan all the selected categories of files with proper display for quick glance ready for deletion. Next, click on delete will send all these to recycle bin. Good thing is, it will able to summarize how much total space you are able to save after deleting some of these unused trash files.

Let’s try to run this tiny utility by downloading here and see how much space you could save and you would be impress with how much memory capacity you can save and more importantly, it will ensure your PC system is always in optimum condition for more effective daily work.

Philips has added a new phone to its Xenium lineup which known as Xenium K700. The touchscreen phone has been improved with media player that supports variety of file formats including RMBV, AVI, FLV, Divx, MP3, WMA, AC, FLAC and APE for enhancing multimedia experience.



Featured with a 2.8-inch touchscreen TFT LDC display with 400 x 240 resolutions, Philips Xenium K700 is also equipped with a 3.2-megapixel camera with auto-focus function as well as video recording. It boasts 48MB of internal memory, integrates with dedicated GPU, supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz connectivity and has built-in FM radio with RDS. Moreover, it is Bluetooth enabled, supports USB 2.0 and microSD memory slot
, and comes with 1000mA battery that provides up to 8.5 hours of talk time and up to one month of standby time.

Highlight Key features of the Xenium K700:

* 2.8-inch touchscreen TFT LCD at 400 x 240 resolutions.
* GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900MHz connectivity.
* Supports RMBV, AVI, FLV, Divx, MP3, WMA, AC, FLAC and APE file formats.
* Dedicated GPU.
* 3.2-megapixel camera with auto-focus and video recording.
* 48MB internal memory.
* microSD memory card slot.
* Bluetooth 2.0/USB 2.0/FM-radio with RDS

The availability and the price of Philips Xenium K700 with measurement of 101 x 52 x 13-mm and weighs at 97 grams are not yet announced.

Apple has announced that over 2 billion applications
have been downloaded from its popular App Store, which the company claims as the world’s largest applications store that includes more than 85,000 apps for iPhone and iPod touch owners in 77 countries worldwide, offering incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference, travel and more.



“The rate of App Store downloads continues to accelerate with users downloading a staggering two billion apps in just over a year, including more than half a billion apps this quarter alone,” said Steve Jobs, CEO for Apple. “The App Store has reinvented what you can do with a mobile handheld device, and our users are clearly loving it.”

Garmin and AT&T have announced the launch of the new Garmin Nuvifone G60 navigation phone, which claims as the only 3G phone to fully integrate the world’s best selling GPS navigator with voice, data and mobile web, offering users the same core great features and user experience as a high-end Garmin nuvi aimed to deliver the easy-to-use, advanced and intuitive navigation experience.



“Personal navigation devices are already all about mobility and taking the Garmin experience everywhere as your mobile phone is truly compelling for customers who travel often,” commented Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “We expect the nuvifone to be the guide for local restaurants, the least-expensive gas and the nearest coffee shop for many customers.”

Features Of Garmin Nuvifone G60:

* 3 megapixel camera with auto-focus and geo-tagging capability
* 3.55-inch anti-glare resistive WQVGA (272 x 480 pixels) touchscreen with 65K colors
* Large screen with portrait and landscape view of each screen and virtual QWERTY keyboard on touchscreen
* Comes preloaded with maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) for North America
* Voice prompted turn-by-turn directions that speaks street names to millions of destinations
* “Where am I?” safety feature displays users’ current address and nearest police, hospital and fuel services in one click
* Real GPS receiver with Garmin’s HotFix technology and assisted GPS provide reliable location information in the most challenging conditions
* Ciao! Location-based Social Networking platform that integrates compatible social networks into 1 easy-to-use interface
* Garmin Locate helps users remember where they parked by automatically marking their position while they remove it from the car
* Free access to AT&T’s Yellow Pages, flight status and converter
* Desktop web experience with full HTML browser
* Mobile e-mail like Hotmail, Gmail, AOL mail, POP3 and IMAP
* 4GB internal memory plus MicroSD memory slot expandable up to 16GB
* Talk time: Up to 4 hours ; Standby time: Up to 250 hours

“The nuvifone weaves location into nearly every facet of its functionality making it ideal for people who depend on location to navigate everyday life,” said Cliff Pemble, president and COO of Garmin. “The nuvifone has Garmin’s easy-to-use interface, so navigating to a meeting directly from its calendar or contacts pages, or geotagging an email or photograph with a location stamp, is intuitive, useful and fun.”

Garmin Nuvifone G60 navigation phone which measures 4.4 x 2.3 x 0.57 inches and weighs just 4.8 ounces (battery included) is scheduled to hit AT&T stores starting October 4, 2009 for $299, after $100 mail-in-rebate and 2-year service contract. Furthermore, Nuvifone Premium Connected Services that includes traffic updates, white pages, weather, movie, local events and fuel prices are available for $5.99 per month after a 30-day trial.

With the increase demand of higher performance PC computing targeted for mobile users, Toshiba has been continuously upgrading its notebook product lines and during the recent IDF (Intel Developer Forum), it just announced one of its most powerful laptops, dubbed as Qosmio X500 targeted for PC gamers.



Powered by Intel Core i7 processor clocking at 1.6GHz (normal mode) or up to 2.8GHz (in turbo mode) and supported by high bandwidth DDR3 system memory, the machine is aimed at mainstream users with great performance in mind. In order to support high graphics requirements, it has been enhanced with Nvidia’s GeForce GTS250M with huge 1GB GDDR5 video memory, on top of 1TB hard disk drive and 8GB memory RAM. Besides, it integrates an internal ultra wide screen LCD panel with 18.4-inch diagonal size as well as a HDMI-CEC video display port so that consumers can make full use of its graphics and processing power for greater gaming and multimedia experiences. Not to be lack behind, the machine has been enhanced with Harman Kardon stereo speaker system, offering crystal clear audio level ideal to be used in both office and home environment. To make it a perfect multimedia solution, the Japanese PC maker has added Blu-ray player as it forecasts the needs to have it in future mobile computing and even in existing market requirements.

No pricing information yet, the Qosmio X500 will be preloaded with Windows 7 and is expected to reach commercial market by end of next month.

Are you looking for a Windows application that allows you to organize, edit and view any of your favorite photos on desktop? Here is another free photo editing software which adds another program to the already large pool of photo imaging software, which includes the like of Photoscape, Image Tuner and etc. XnView is a fast multi-format graphics browser, viewer and converter. The application has been created to support about 400 file formats including GIF, BMP, JPEG, PNG, TARGA, TIFF, MPEG, AVI, EXIF and others.



To make it better and easy to use, the image viewer has been designed with Explorer-like browser which allows quick and simple browsing of directory. Besides, it also includes useful features like red eye correction, crops and transforms JPEG image, generate HTML pages, supports batch conversion and renaming, supports slide shows with transitions effects, screen capturing and etc.

XnView includes the following features:

* Supports import about 400 graphic file formats.
* Supports export about 50 graphic file formats.
* Supports multipage TIFF, animated GIF, animated ICO, image IPTC and EXIF metadata as well as EXIF auto rotation.
* Enable resize, rotate and crop.
* Lossless rotate and crop (jpeg).
* Allows adjust brightness, contrast, auto levels, modify number of colors, apply filters (blur, average, emboss and etc), apply effects (lens, wave and etc).
* Full screen mode.
* Slide show with effects.
* Allows batch convert and rename.
* Easily create WEB pages.
* Screen capture and create contact sheet.
* Create or edit Multi-page file (TIFF, DCX, LDF).
* Supports TWAIN and WIA for Windows only.
* Supports print, drag and drop for Windows only.
* Compare image side by side.
* Filmstrip layout.
* Supports up to 44 languages for Windows only.

XnView is available as freeware for private non-commercial or educational use.

Download Free XnView

Pioneer has released its first iPhone application which called as Avic Feeds that specifically designed for use with Pioneer new AVIC-U310BT and AVIC-Z110BT in-dash navigation systems. The Pioneer iPhone app created a link between Apple and Pioneer devices that enable iPhone users to find points of interest or search for destinations ahead of time on their phone and easily access through Bluetooth from Pioneer navigation systems. With this application, the users can eliminates the need to manually key in address information into the Pioneer unit.



Avic Feeds application includes the following ways to navigate:

* POI Search – Points of interest (POI) searched through Pioneer’s AVIC FEEDS App can be selected by simply choosing the pin drop of the desired location.
* Take a Photo – Photos taken on an iPhone that are geotagged with geographical metadata such as location coordinates can be saved for future use as a POI.
* Saved Photos – Geotagged photos sent to users or photos from the internet can be used as a POIs.

“We are continually looking for ways to enhance a driver’s experience by providing high quality navigation and entertainment products that incorporate convenience and safety features. After researching what technologies and consumer electronics products our registered owners embrace, we identified a natural opportunity to integrate the features and functions of our navigation systems with Apple’s iPhone,” said by Ted Cardenas, director of marketing for the mobile business group of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Besides, the application is also capable of calculating a route and provides turn-by-turn guidance to the location of the contact person whose details are routed by means of the Pioneer system.

For AVIC-U310BT and AVIC-Z110BT owners who like to enjoy these features can download Pioneer Avic Feeds application for free though their iPhone at pioneerelectronics.com or apple store.

Samsung Mobile and Sprint have announced the launch of the successor to award-winning Samsung Instinct, named as Samsung Instinct HD, which combines large 3.2″ touch screen, 5MP camera/camcorder, GPS, Wi-Fi, full Opera Mobile 9.7 browser and HDTV out capability in a single device, boasting an attractive and intuitive UI as well as the high-speed connectivity of America’s most dependable 3G network (EVDO Rev. A).



“Samsung Instinct HD ups the ante with the full Opera Mobile 9.7 Web browser, WiFi connectivity and a 5-megapixel camera and camcorder, which allows the user to take high resolution pictures and HD-quality video,” said Omar Khan, senior vice president of strategy and product management at Samsung Mobile. “What sets Instinct HD apart even more is the ability to view those pictures and video on your HDTV or other HD-compatible monitor through the device’s HDTV out connection. These improvements raise the Instinct handset portfolio to a whole new level.”

Main Features Of Samsung Instinct HD:

* 5 megapixel autofocus camera and camcorder with HD video out and flash
* 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen display with 320 x 480 pixels and 16M vibrant colors
* Built-in GPS, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, and Proximity Sensor with haptic feedback
* Advanced stereo Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
* Full Opera Mobile 9.7 web browser
* SMS voice and text messaging with threaded text
* Mobile Sync restores contacts if the handset is lost, stolen or damaged
* Speech to Action button provides many functions using voice activation including call, text, traffic, movie, sports, news and search
* Supports Visual Voicemail, Live Search for Sprint, Sprint TV and more Sprint’s services
* Easy access to ‘hot’ social networking sites, including Facebook, Flickr and Twitter
* Supports up to 5.8 hours continuous talk time

“When Instinct was announced last summer it received tremendous praise from our customers and showcased the power of application integration and a world class user-interface,” said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president of product development at Sprint. “Instinct HD adds to that legacy with the addition of a host of video services that are unmatched in the industry.”

“We are excited about adding Instinct HD to our ever-growing assortment of smartphones at Best Buy Mobile,” said Jude Buckley, chief merchant and marketing officer of Best Buy Mobile. “Last year’s launch of the original Instinct was a big win for Sprint and Best Buy and, most important, for the customers we serve together. We expect the same from Instinct HD. Bringing this latest smartphone to our table will offer customers even greater choice and options as they look to upgrade to a smarter phone.”

The sleek, stylish Samsung Instinct HD which measures 4.63 x 2.28 x 0.50 inches and weights in at 4.01 ounces is scheduled to be available at Best Buy Mobile (Sprint’s exclusive national retail partner) starting September 27, and will hit Sprint stores beginning October 11 for about $250, after a $100 mail-in rebate and a new two-year contract.

It’s a simple game. You have to uncover pairs of identically colored Oxyd stones in a test of luck or memory. Move the black marble you control into a marked stone tile and it will reveal a color. Find another marked stone with the same color. If you reveal two identically colored stones in sequence, they will click open. Otherwise, the first stone will shut itself and you have to hunt for the corresponding color revealed in the second stone. To win the game, you just have to reveal all the colored pairs.

Simple as it may sound, the game is rendered more challenging and interesting by obstacles scattered across the paths to the Oxyd stones. Maps that extend beyond the screen leading to mysterious mazes and gates that change direction as you pass them are some of the enigmatic traps awaiting gamers. Tricky floors that make your black marble shrink and treacherous tiles that bounce, explode, poison, etc. are some other fun challenges to test gamers’ agility and luck.

Enigma is a free software and there are more than 1,000 levels available for downloading besides user created levels. It is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Download Enigma via the link here.

For some reasons you might need to split a huge image into multiple image files such as for easy printing, fast uploading into websites, fast sending via email, etc. MapSplitter, a free and open source utility offers you a quick and easy way to do so.



MapSplitter is a tiny Java based utility designed for only a single purpose which is to split a large jpeg image file into multiple images with only a few clicks. It is not an image editing tool but allows users to split an image file. This tiny application works on any operating system which supports Java and it can be downloaded via the link here. The file is about 376kb in size. Once the download is completed, users can double click the executable file, mapsplitter_fat.jar, to start the splitting process.



Users can decide how many parts they want the program to split the jpeg file.

OCZ has just unveiled the latest DDR3 memory module targeted for AMD platforms
. Being extended from its existing DDR3 module product lines, the newly announced memory module is claimed to be redesigned and has been certified to be fully compatibility when running with AMD Phenom II processors.



OCZ DDR3 module is available in dual channel mode clocking at 1600MHz and it is not only designed with ultra low voltage (at 1.65V) targeted for highly thermally efficient platform but it has been enhanced with AOD (AMD OverDrive) feature so that users can instantly enjoy the best performance with just plug and play capability. The mechanism behind is the compatible platform with Phenom II processor will able to recognize the OCZ Black Edition memory RAM when plugged into the slot and those data will be sent to AMD server to retrieve the correct profile/configuration so that your system can utilize the best of it without the need of manually overclocking and configuring for best system stability with most optimized PC system performance suitable for high end gaming as well as graphics intensive applications.

No exact pricing and availability yet, OCZ Black Edition DDR3 memory modules will be available in DDR3 PC3-12800 at 4GB capacity with AMD’s XTC (Extreme Thermal Convection) heatspreader and lifetime warranty targeted AMD flavored enthusiasts.

If for some reason you would like to hide certain applications running in your Windows system, then this tiny utility should be the right tool that you can consider. Named as WinRAP v1.0 (Windows Running Applications Protector), it allows users to instantly hide any running programs to prevent them from being seen by unauthorized third parties.



Once download the utility, without the need to install it, users can directly execute the program for immediate use. After it has been successfully launched, the utility will display all the running applications instantly and users can selectively highlight on specific running applications and just followed by a ‘Hide’ button click, the applications will disappear from your screen. Similarly, a click on ‘Unhide’ button will bring them back to its original state, allowing all users to view it like normal way. Not to worry about if you have multiple hidden applications but unable to recall them all, the utility will list them down under ‘List of hidden applications’ so that you are aware of which one is still running silently in background consuming some of your CPU cycles. Besides, it allows users to set password (default is 1234) to access to all the configuration such as to ‘Unhide All When Closing’, ‘Disable Task Manager When Locking’ and many more as well as Hotkeys to unlock stealth mode locking and etc. Some other bonuses include Hide Desktop Icons, Hide/Unhide all that make it a tiny but yet useful tool for those that are looking for way to make running programs invisible especially when trying to share desktop screen for discussion.

Consumed at less than 300kB, WinRAP v1.0 is compatible with Windows Operating Systems and is free for download here for immediate use.

It is quite a common habit for users to use the bookmark feature to mark and record a good site for the next access or revisit. It saves hassle and time to relocate the site address again. However, as time passes, users might have problems of upkeeping and maintaining the browser’s bookmark. Users might notice their bookmark menu list getting longer and longer. They might have forgotten some of the bookmarks and never accessed these sites for a long time. These bookmarks could have”expired” and become irrelevant to users. To assist busy users to upkeep and clean up these old and expired bookmarks, Firefox users can try a free and tiny extension, namely Bookmarks Archiver.



Bookmarks Archiver works on a pretty simple concept. This application allows users to set a time frame for the application to filter the expired bookmarks that hae not been accessed within the time frame. For example, users could set 90 days as the expiry period:



Once these bookmarks are categorized expired, users will be prompted a message to notify them of the expired bookmarks. Users will thence decide whether to archive or delete these bookmarks.




The archived bookmarks will be saved in an archive folder. If an archived bookmark is revisited, the bookmark will go back to its original folder again. Bookmarks Archiver works only for Firefox browser in all Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. Bookmarks Archiver is useful for users who don’t have time to upkeep their menu list and want to look for a quick and straightforward measure to clean up the list.

The worldwide leading maker of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals, Razer has launched the new upgraded Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse, which sports a state-of-the-art 3.5G 3500dpi infrared sensor and tangle-free braided fiber cable, enjoying extended gaming sessions in comfort thanks to its right-handed ergonomic form factor crafted for the world of competitive gaming.



Unique Features And Specifications Of New Razer DeathAdder:

* Ultra-precise 3500dpi Razer Precision 3.5G infrared sensor provides gamers 4x more precision than standard 800dpi mouse
* Ergonomic right-handed design provides optimum comfort for intensive and extended game play
* 1000Hz Ultrapolling response time of 1ms delivers instantaneous execution
* 7-foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
* 5 independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
* On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
* Always-On mode
* Ultra-large non-slip buttons
* 60–120 inches per second and 15g of acceleration
* 16-bit ultra-wide data path
* Zero-acoustic Ultraslick Teflon feet
* Gold-Plated USB connector

“The DeathAdder is undoubtedly one of Razer’s best selling gaming mice,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, President for Razer. “To date, the Razer DeathAdder has served the gaming community for a good 3 years and with all the advances in sensor technology, we put our sensor scientists and engineers to task to imbue it with the most precise infrared sensor in the world – but at the same time maintain the specially designed form factor that gamers have come to know and love.”

The new upgraded Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse which measures 128(L) x 70(W) x 42.5(H) mm is now available in Europe and US for €59.99 and $59.99, respectively.

Wanted to give your ideal home a new gadget that can sense human existence and eventually turn on/off the electrical appliances automatically? It sounds like you will need a sophisticated and expensive digital home control system to perform the task but it is indeed not really necessary. Now with the SensorPlug device, it allows a simple control of lighting, home appliances switching with wide angle infra sensor placed for greater convenience in digital home as well as part of initiative towards greener environment.



The innovative idea design simplifies the need of complicated wiring without much hassle of setting them up. What you need here is just a SensorPlug Motion sensor to be plugged into conventional outlet and on top of that, just plug in any compatible power adapter and the tiny device will do the rest of its jobs. By sensing 60-90 degree of wide detection angle with up to 20’ radius range, it will able to determine if there is anyone in the room and if no movement is detected for 2 to 5 minutes, it will cut off the current flow, saving some of your electricity that would otherwise wasted in daily life.

At a retail price of only $13.99, the SensorPlug is quite affordable with few units installed in living room for various home appliances and more importantly, it can also serve as a burglar deterrent device for extra security in both office and home compounds.

Remember about clocks that depict sexy sweet young things telling the time? If Bijin appeals to you, the UNIQLOCK is not any less interesting. Looking at the face of a clock which never changes can be pretty boring, so UNIQLOCK is a new concept clock which fuses time display functions, music and dance video in an entertainment and functional package. This widget gives new meaning to staring at the clock.



The video sequence intersperses with the clock display every five seconds, making for a cool and active clock. The random video scenes provide suspense and excitement. The pretty dancers in the video present UNIQLO clothing line 24/7 and change according to the fashion of the season – POLO shirts in summer and cashmere sweaters in winter. There is even a special dance routine every hour. While changing to the clock display, the full screen video display is given time to reload. Rhythmic music seamlessly binds the time counting and video together. This unique clock can be embedded in your blog, Facebook, iGoogle, etc. It even has an alarm function. The UNIQLO clock aims to give users a unique experience and bring some fun and music into your routine life. The slogan reads, UNIQLO CLOCK, UNIQUE CLOCK, UNITED CLOCK.

To embed UNIQLOCK into a blog, users can go to the main page, move the mouse to “Menu” and select “Blog Parts”. Users can thence select the city, clock size and music on/off. Once the selection is made, click “Set” to get the embed code.

RAM (Random Access Memory) is an important element in your PC system that can directly impact its overall performance. While there are various tools such as Minimem or RAMRush that can be used to reduce and optimize memory usage, but in case you are not truly satisfied with any of them, here is an alternative that you can consider. Named as HLP Free Memory Optimizer, it helps to free up some of the RAM usage so that your system can be maintained at optimized level all the time.



The free utility is very easy to be used. Once install and launch the utility, users will be brought to a simple GUI. Over here, it will show the memory information such as Total RAM, Used RAM and Free RAM so that you are aware of how much RAM usage has been utilized. Besides, there are two optimization methods that users can configure, either Manual or Automatic mode. For Manual mode, there is a way to configure the optimization level ranging from Best, Better and Good depending on own needs. To get the best optimization, just select Best option and then click on ‘Optimize Now’ will execute and free up memory as desired. On top of this, users can choose to automatically run the memory optimizer when it reaches certain predefined condition, for instance: When free RAM drops below certain threshold (in percentage) and etc.

Consumed at less than 2MB, HLP Free Memory Optimizer is quite suitable to be used in any Windows Operating System so that you get the best performance out of it without the need to spend extra dollar to upgrade to much higher capacity memory RAM.

Technology convergence is a new trend and has you ever wonder that one day your laptop may be equipped with both 3G and WiFi wireless technologies so that it can be turned into a mobile access point used to connect to surrounding networked devices with internet access capabiliy via 3G cellular network infrastructure? It is a reality now with the new wireless module developed by Novatel that combines both 3G modem and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless technologies into one single chip for seamless connectivity in mobile computing world.

Novatel has planned to integrate this module into Dell’s mainstream E4300 notebook and that is how this information being leaked from the recent FCC filing. Further disclosure further revealed that the Mini card will be capable to support all 802.11a/b/g/n wireless technology while offering UMTS WWAN connectivity suitable for both home and office environments. No doubt, the convergence has able to shrink down the overall form factor for more flexible and low power platform design and more importantly, it creates an interesting new usage model of ability to turn your mobile machine into wireless access point so that these web browsing activities can be shared among other users just like conventional 3G/UMTS mobile router.

No pricing and availability yet, we should expect this tiny module to be adopted by other OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) without being limited for Dell E-series notebook alone in short future.