Korean designer Rhea Jeong has sent in images of her ‘Void’ LP player concept. The record player uses a carrier and dock outfitted with a magnetic and auto-calibrating control system which carries the LP into thin air as it is playing music. a self-running record player shaped in the form of a red sphere, contains a needle, amplifier and speaker, spins around the record, bringing the music to life. the sphere that plays the vinyl was technically influenced by the Vinyl Killer, currently the world’s smallest LP player that has a built-in motor, amplifier and speaker.
Simple colors and shapes express a kind of astronomical movement between the object and space. the levitation is managed electronically. once turning the player on, you can manage the elevation levels through the touch sensors on the front side of the base unit.
The next build of Manilla, TouchFlo3D 2.5, has been leaked, and this video shows it running on a HTC Touch HD. It continuous the replacement of the normal Windows Mobile UI, and it seems all parts of calendar and settings are now subsumed in the software.
Also new is HTC Footprints as an integral part of TF3D.
First GPS application for turn-by-turn navigation has appeared for iPhone. Full navigation software and maps are installed on the phone, so there is no need for massive data traffic and expensive data tarifs. Aplication is available at the App Stores in Europe and North America, but soon it will be available for other markets. We didn’t have opportunity to test it but video preview is available at
HTC just announced a new Android model -- HTC Hero. The major drawback of current Android models is finally fixed. HTC’s custom interface for this platform is known as HTC Sense and it does use multitouch ! As HTC states: “HTC Sense is focused on putting people in the centre, by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way…Sense delivers on three basic principles: Make it mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected”
And on the device itself: “…The white HTC Hero includes an industry-first, Teflon coating, resulting in an improved, durable white surface that is soft to the touch…”. The device is available in black as well…
As this was not enough, this is the first device to feature Adobe Flash: “The new HTC Hero is the first Android phone to ship with support for Adobe® Flash® Platform technology”
As we wait for the chance to get our hands on this baby, check out the specifications:
Qualcomm MSM7200A processor, working at 528MHz
OS: Android
Display: 3.2″ touch sensitive with HVGA resolution (320x480)
This is by far the most devious way to annoy the hell out of your coworkers. This small device, when armed and hidden, generates very short and VERY annoying beep every couple of minutes. With its thin design and embedded magnet for easy hiding, the Annoy-a-tron can be placed in a variety of locations. Select one of the three sound choices (2 kHz, 12 kHz, or alternating) and push the switch to the on position. Place it in a proper hiding spot and let the “fun” begin.
Your unsuspecting target will have a hard time ‘timing’ the location of the sound because the beeps will vary in intervals ranging from 2 to 8 minutes. The 2kHz sound is generically annoying enough, but if you really really want to aggravate somebody, select the 12 kHz sound. Usage consists of three simple steps:
Turn on
Hide it
Muhahuhahaha
Becouse of the very short sound, your collegues will have trouble to find it, even better if you hide couple of them. It will run for 3 to 4 weeks on a single battery (going on holiday?).
As we mentioned at this years WMC, Huawei announced new android-based PDA phone.It appears that the name for this device is U8230 (see below). However, another phone will make it’s debut, and it is WM-powered one.
The C8000, which supports Windows mobile operating software, incorporates a 3-D menu graphic user interface (GUI) and a unique independent display adapter which enables the smooth presentation of video files and DVD-quality pictures on a 2.8 inch touch screen. With optimized power management, the new handset is capable of playing video files continuously for six to eight hours.
The Android-powered U8230 smartphone allows users to switch between full and half QWERTY keyboards and to navigate programs easily via a 3.5-inch LCD touch screen. Huawei’ s U8230 uses the Google Chrome Internet browser which supports a variety of Google applications such as Google Map, Google Search, Google Talk etc.. It is also fitted with a battery which has a capacity of 1500 mAH – the longest battery capacity of any Android-powered handsets currently available.
Since 1990, IBM has worked with Wimbledon to make sure the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament is also the smartest. This year IBM has focused on mobile apps as well. Three interesting apps were announced:
iPhone application with latest scores (available on App Store)
IBM Seer -- Twitter aggregator for Wimbledon 2009.
IBM Seer for Android ! -- fantastic app that uses GPS and phone camera for all-around tagging across Wimbledon
After a succesful comeback on the PDA scene (with Explora K70) Mio is planning to surprise us once again. We present you the newcomer with a codename Amber. And here are the specs:
CPU: Qualcomm MSM 7201A Turbo (528MHz)
Memory: 256/512MB RAM/ROM
Display: 3.61" WVGA
Network: GPRS/EDGE + WCDMA/HSPA
Camera: 5MP AF + secondary VGA
Battery: 1500mAh minimum
OS: WM 6.5
MicroSD, GPS, AGPS, BT 2.0, USB 2.0, M sensor, G sensor
The X960 is an all-purpose tool designed for those who want multiple features without having to carry several devices. A high-resolution 2.8-inch VGA touchscreen and five-way navigation button allow easy maneuvering. The intuitive widget-based user interface provides quick access to all your contacts, emails and messages, browser and bookmarks, calendar and events, date and time, world weather and music player. Windows Outlook and Office mobile allow for quick email access and easy reading of attachments.
The embedded GPS functionality provides reliable positioning and easy navigation with software available through retailers. The X960 comes with a VGA 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera with flash as well as a front-side camera for video calls and a classy black and silver design.
Sleek and compact, the X960 is ideal for quick access to all your navigation needs.
These were the Acer official information, but double check our video review if you are interested. This video is featuring comparison of all three Acer phones dx900, f900 and x960 and still our favourite HTC diamond.
And here are the specs:
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