Ultra Wide Band hub from Y-E Data
Y-E Data will be developing a wireless hub that is based on Ultra Wide Band (UWB) wireless technology which consists pf a UWB wireless communication module and a quartet of USB ports. A 10 meter radius offers a great connection as data transfer rates peak at 100MB/s, so you can now hook up your printer, digital camera, and other USB peripherals with reckless abandon without worrying about running into bottleneck issues. The UWB Wireless Hub utilizes a frequency channel from 4.224GHz to 4.752 GHz. It will be launched in October and will retail anywhere between $210 to $340.
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Psst…Got Something For Ya
Hey, you. It's pretty late on a Thursday. Yet here you are, reading Gizmodo. Thanks for that. Just wanted to let you know that we'll be dropping some news pretty late tonight. About 1:30 AM, California time. I can't tell you more, but it's some cool stuff. I'd say a 8.4 on the Giz-Richter scale. So, if you're going to be up late anyhow, watching some Galactica reruns, come on by. If you can't wait up that late, don't you worry. The post will still be here in the AM. Either way, see ya soon.
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Samsung to produce 80nm 1Gbit DDR2 RAM
Remember the good old days when you looked down upon the rest of the 80486 crowd with your Pentium 60MHz and 8MB of RAM? Such a beast of a machine could run Doom in full screen glory at puke-inducing framerates. Memory prices and quantity have come a long way from then, with 512MB of RAM being found on base systems these days. Samsung's move to mass produce 80nm 1Gbit DDR2 memory modules comes across as great news as it will reduce the overall costs for 2GB and 4GB DDR2 modules which bodes well for the upcoming release of Windows Vista.
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Fatal1ty Pro Series Gaming Mouse
Gamer Jonathan Wendel, better known as Fatal1ty, is often associated with excellence in his gaming performances and line of gaming peripherals which range from mice to motherboards. Creative decided to go the way of Asus by riding on Fatal1ty's handle to bring you the Fatal1ty Professional Series Laser Gaming Mouse. This new mouse boasts innovative features like interchangeable weight cartridges (available in weight packs of 3.5g, 11g, 15g, 19g, and 26g) and a HD-Laser engine that is rated in CPI, with no reference to DPI whatsoever. This come across as a strange move as you can't stack up its performance against other gaming mice in the market. The Fatal1ty Professional Series Laser Gaming Mouse is capable of 400 CPI, 800 CPI and 2400 CPI. It looks rather weird and allows you to place all 5 fingers on the mouse top for superior accuracy and control.
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Business class receives massage chairs
The airline industry is extremely cutthroat, and thus the powers-that-be have to do all in their stead to keep customers happy for repeat flights. Emirates Airlines will be offering a new luxury service for business passengers who fly with them from October 1 onwards. This new service include creature comforts that most of us can only dream of having while grounded in reality (and on earth). Jet set in style with flat massage seats to keep you fresh when you arrive at your destination, near-unlimited entertainment with 600 channels to choose from, a generous 19" screen, mood lighting to create the perfect ambience, and a private dining area. Will there be a place for you to charge your gadgets? How many of our dear readers would be willing to try out such a flight at least once for experience?
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USB 2.0 Syringe flash drive
With so many USB flash drives proliferating the market today, how are manufacturers going to capture our hard-earned dollars? WideShine from Taiwan is offering this attractive syringe USB flash drive that ought to catch the eye of your colleagues. Just make sure your boss doesn't misunderstand the streak of mischieviousness in you and give you the sack instead! Too bad this USB 2.0 flash drive comes with a maximum storage space of only 1GB, which is pretty much the minimum for today's standards. The USB Syringe drive measures 72mm x 25mm x 18mm and can be purchased in bulk of a thousand.
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Philips drops another cordless Skype phone
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Wireless
While it's not quite as exciting as those computer-free and base station-free WiFi Skype phones that have been cropping up of late, Philips' new VoIP841 phone at least can do its thing without a computer -- and does it in style. The new phone bests its VoIP321 predecessor with a color screen and a whole lot more sexy. Of course, we expect this phone to trump the former on price as well, so you'll have to ask yourself if those pretty little notification icons are really worth the extra green. All you need to make calls with the VoIP841 is a broadband connection to hook the base into, after that the DECT protocol takes over and you can roam your house in freedom, with cute little Skype graphics to keep you company. The phone should be available for the 2006 holiday season.
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TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 arrives
The TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 has finally arrived. Anyone who uses their PDA as the primary navigation device will be ecstatic to know that the NAVIGATOR 6 is packed with a host of brand new features to make navigation a snap. With detailed maps of both the U.S. and Canada, you won't have trouble finding another address anymore in either country, no matter where you are. Armed with clear and accurate audio visual cues, you are bound to reach your selected destination without making a single wrong turn. The NAVIGATOR 6 is also to keep track of incoming calls and SMS messages even while you are navigating through on-screen instructions. The NAVIGATOR 6 will be priced from $149 upwards depending on the package. More features are available after the jump.
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Miuro rolls into market
Here's an iPod dock that looks extremely different from the standard issue types which roll out on a daily basis. The Miuro takes the form factor of a ball and will be able to move around on its "wheels", keeping your iPod safely docked in the middle. There is no mention of the Miuro's compatibility with different iPods in the market, but hard drive-based iPods ought to be able to take all the rolling around without suffering from any data damage. The Miuro boasts a pair of Kenwood speakers and is also capable of playing music stored on a nearby computer via a wireless connection. It will be released worldwide in the second half of next year for approximately $930. There's a remote control thrown into the package that ensures the Miuro won't follow your Sony Aibo out for a walk without your express permission.
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SpyDisk pen equipped with SD card slot
Talk about a multi-functional pen! The SpyDisk pen from Japan might not be on par with the ones 007 use, but it offers a chance to smuggle out data without looking too suspicious. Choose from 128MB, 256MB, and 512MB configurations with each purchase of the SpyDisk pen. The pen cap's clip also houses an SD card slot that is expertly disguised, fooling most but the most eagle-eyed of people. Lest we forget its primary use, the SpyDisk pen can be used as a standard issue pen to sign those business contracts. The 128Mb, 256MB, and 512MB SpyDisk pens retail for approximately $24, $33, and $41 respectively.
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