1959 Cadillac Cyclone Concept

Unlike the Firebirds, the Cadillac Cyclone was powered by a conventional internal combustion engine, but being a tweaked version of the marque's V8 engine, it still offered stellar performance. From the nose cones to the tail lights the design was clearly inspired by the latest aeroplane design. The nose cones were equipped with radar, which served as a crash avoidance system. Right behind the cones the next 'oddity' can be found; the exhaust system, which exits in front of the front wheels. The lights were not conventional either, and could be completely hidden above the grill.

The interior was relatively standard, but it was covered by a one-piece plastic canopy. Currently this is replaced by a regular wind screen. To get in and out of the car, the Cadillac engineers developed the first ever sliding doors. Today these are very commonly used on minivans. Another interesting feature of the doors was a small panel in each one, which could be opened to pay for toll ways. The rear end is dominated by two large tail lights, which resembled jet exhausts. The design is rounded off by two relatively small wings, which were one of the few jet design cues that made it onto production cars.

HP iPhone Classic Calculators

HP announced a series of new iPhone apps, this time in the form of the classic calculator. It’s interesting in that over time, technology becomes obsolete and is replaced by the latest hi-tech gadgets. However, given enough time, the nostalgia factor kicks in and people remember the old devices they once had.

It’s because of this that you see how popular old rom games have become as people try and capture a bit of their youth. The Classic Calculator applications designed by HP are just another way to take a trip down memory lane. These digital calculators are available in 3 models, the HP 12c, HP 12c Platinum and the HP 15c.
All three calculators use the original ROM software found in the hardware models. The HP 12 and the HP 12c come with business focused functions and formulas while the HP 15c includes scientific algorithms and complex formula support.
Pricing for the calculator software has been set at $15, $20 and $30 for the HP 12c, HP 12c Platinum and the HP 15c respectively. Both the HP 12c and HP 15c will be available in the coming days while the HP 12c Platinum will be released in the August time frame.

Microwave oven with grill

The new AEG-Electrolux MCD3880EM fully built-in microwave oven and grill will provide all your cooking needs in one compact model and the new design drop-down door feature will match perfectly with other built-in appliances. Beautiful design. AEG Electrolux

Cuisinart soup maker

Cuisinart integrated rapid heating element lets you get started in seconds while its non-stick cooking plate helps stop food from sticking and makes cleaning easy. Just set your cooking time, select the medium temperature setting and gently fry any base ingredients, such as garlic and onions until soft on the non stick cooking plate. Now this Cuisinart soup maker is ready to go in earnest. Once cooked use the powerful blend function to get your soup to your preferred consistency and it is ready. Pour the hot soup from the glass jar into your bowls and eat. Cuisinart

Toshiba Escargot VC-Z100L Vacuum Cleaner

Vacuum cleaners are usually pretty boring, well it seems that Toshiba and Electrolux have teamed up to produce a stylish looking vacuum cleaner, the Toshiba Escargot VC-Z100L Vacuum Cleaner.
As the name suggests, the design of the Escargot VC-Z100L was inspired by a snail, and in at 2.1kg about 4.6lbs, it has a 50 watt high suction powered motor and is designed to be ultra portable.

I know vacuum cleaners aren’t the usual type of gadget that we feature on geeky gadgets, but this ones does look pretty cool, it looks like they will only be available in Japan for around $113.

Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

This Amcor Model PLM12000E Portable Air Conditioning unit doesn’t look like your standard portable air conditioning unit. It has a sleeker more plasma style look to it. But the look of the unit doesn’t take away from the performance of this unit. The PLM12000E has Amcor’s patented Auto Drain NanoMist Technology, this technology works by getting rid of excess fluid that build ups in the unit. By using an autodrain, you will never have to drain your air conditioner unit again.
This model comes with the AutoDrain NanoMist Technology but Amcor’s patented Evaporative Booster Technology, which gives the home a more efficient cooling, and it will save you money on the electric bills. The Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner also comes with 3 speeds, two of these are fan speeds and the third is a turbo speed. The unit was created with a cooling capacity of up to 400 square feet and it comes with a backlit LCD Control Panel.

Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat

This unit differs a bit than the Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner; this unit has a heat function plus some other wonderful features. The Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat has the Evaporative Booster Technology as the previous unit as well as a fully operational LCD remote control. You can set this unit from any place in the room. There is one single exhaust hose for easy installation.
This unit has a built in water tank with a drain outlet located at the bottom of the unit. An indication that the unit is full is that when the air conditioner is full of water, the compressor will stop working. But if you use the unit on a continuous basis then you should empty the unit on weekly basis to ensure proper operation. The PLM12000EH has a programmable timer and a heat function included. This unit uses a 3M filter that helps remove bacteria, pollutants, dust and other contaminants from the air.
The Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat or Model PLM12000EH has a dehumidifier that gets rid of moisture in the air, up to 80 pints a day. The unit has an easy to clean filter that should be cleaned every week or so, depending on how often you are running the unit. A dirty filter can affect the way your unit runs so be aware of the filter.
The unit has a 24-hour timer, perfect if you are at work all day and you want to program the unit to start up an hour before you come home. The PLM12000EH uses a standard 115 voltage. It is important to read the manuals before plugging in the unit; some portable units are not made to be plugged into an extension cord. This unit can cool up to 400 square feet.
If you are trying to save money this summer but foregoing those summer vacations, then why not invest in a portable air conditioner to help you and your family cool while you enjoy all the comforts of home. Amcor Portable Air Conditioners are high performance, high quality air conditioners. If you shop around you can find the best prices as well as possible deals.

Made-for-iPod Refrigerator From Gorenje

Here is world’s first “made for iPod” refrigerator from Gorenje. The company has introduced this fridge at IFA 2008. The fridge comes with an iPod dock that can recharge the player and play music on the fridge built-in speakers. Gorenje has made an agreement with Apple to use their technology in Gorenje refrigerators. What makes this fridge cool is that it can also control other household appliances that are connected via Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or release date at this time. But, I am sure it will be expensive

Genius Introduces VoIP Mouse

Taiwan-based IT and Consumer Electronics provider Genius, has announced its latest VoIP Mouse — Genius Navigator 380. The Navigator 380 features a 1200 dpi optical engine, integrates mouse and internet phone functions and can support up to six Instant Messengers (Skype, MSN,Yahoo, GoogleTalk, QQ and AIM) combining them IMs into one window. The VoIP Mouse also features seven buttons for phone functions — Phone on/off, List up/down, Volume up/down and OK for call up the IM window.The mouse has an LED that blinks and alerts users to incoming calls via IM. To answer the call users have to simply pick up the mouse and open it up like a clamshell mobile phone and talk.Sandeep Ramani, Country Manager, KYE Systems (India) said, "With the unveiling of this futuristic product, Genius Navigator 380, I hope Genius, will go a long way to mark an era of innovative products and will accentuate particularly on nextgen products in future also. In a nut shell, this revolutionary device is an absolute necessity for a frequent traveller to reduce one’s burden and increase work efficiency."The Genius Navigator 380 is priced at Rs 1850 and is available with Transtek Infoways and Tirupati Enterprises, authorized distributors for Genius in India.

Salk Sound HT4 giant bamboo speakers

Salk Sound’s latest speakers, look like they belong in some weird sci-fi flick. They are definitely different. They are dubbed the HT 4 to outdo the current HT 3 line. These babies weigh 155 lbs and stand about 42″ high. Supposedly they can deliver “a very accurate recreation of what you would hear in a concert hall or other live venue.”
They are made of trans-laminated bamboo, but there is a cheaper Medium Density Fiberboard version in the works too.They’ll cost you about $18,000 for the 12″ woofer-equipped bamboo version, and $14,000 for the MDF version. An HT4 with “only” a 10″ woofer in bamboo will be about $12,000, and the MDF version at least $10,000.

Boombox in a Shoe

Take a look at this design concept of a CD-playing athletic shoe. (We had considered titling this post “BoomShoe” but then thought again.) It comes with everything you need to play CD’s built-in, including a compact disc player, speaker, tweeters and a small knob for volume. It even has some controls for play, stop, forward and back embedded into the side.
The design picture is pretty cool but I would bet you would have some real “skipping” problems with this one. Throw in some Flash memory and a small LCD screen and I think we would really have something.

Hitachi DVL-7TV Portable DVD player

Hitachi had released their new widescreen DVD player, the DVL-7TV which sports a 7-inch widescreen LCD display with an integrated DVD player. The screen has a resolution of 480 x 234 pixels and the device features a DVD playback, audio playback, displaying still JPEG images, FM radio, clock and schedule alarm clock. The DVD player will support most of the DVD discs such as DVD-R, VCD, CD-R/RW and of course CDs. Watching movies on the device should be great with the integrated to 0.5W x 2ch speakers on the unit. If you would like to keep the sound low, you can plug in your headphone on the stereo mini output. The good thing is even it is small, it comes with a remote control. DVL-7TV will be available in the Japanese market with the price of USD350.

Delphi SkyFi3 Portable XM Satellite Radio

Delphi Launches SKYFi3, the First MICRO SD Compatible MP3 Satellite Radio with Pause-Replay SKYFi3 is the Most Advanced Plug-and-Play Design in Satellite Radio Today
Today, Delphi the leader in satellite radio hardware with over 10 million radios sold and XM Satellite Radio, the leader in satellite radio service with over 7 million subscribers, announced the upcoming retail introduction of the newest Delphi satellite radio receiver, the SKYFi3. As the latest successor in the best-selling SKYFi family, the SKYFi3 is 65% smaller, yet maintains nearly every benefit of the previous generation product. In addition, SKYFi3 can also store and manage up to 10 hours of XM programming through non-removable internal memory, as well as an unlimited number of MP3 files through optional and removable Micro SD cards. Along with the largest 9 line display in its class and low-profile car dock that mounts vertically or horizontally, the SKYFi3 sets a new standard for plug-and-play systems.
"SKYFi3 is an important addition to our award-winning line of XM radios ensuring Delphi will continue to be the preferred choice of consumers," stated Frank Ordonez, president, Delphi Product & Service Solutions. "As more subscribers realize the exceptional entertainment value XM has to offer, SKYFi3 maximizes their enjoyment and subscription value — because it offers the optimum balance of compact size, screen readability, cutting-edge content management features and portability outside the vehicle."
In today's fast-paced, multi-tasking world we live in, interruptions while listening to our favorite songs or TV programs are unavoidable. Like its predecessor, the SKYFi3 features a 30 minute Pause-Replay function that continuously and automatically saves the last 30 minutes of music, sports, comedy or talk — regardless of whether the user changes channels. At any point during live listening, users can pause a song or program with a single button press. As long as playback resumes within 30 minutes, users can enjoy what they would have otherwise missed.

Juicer Alkaway

Imagine drinking a glass of delicious fresh juice, the kind of healthy juice you can only get by making it yourself. Introducing our new Juicer, the AlkaWay - a sister model of our Zenith for our Australian customers. Like the Zenith, it has multifunctionality that allows you to make nut butters, pasta, baby food, soups, and more, you get six machines in one!
From the same manufacturer as the Oscar and Matstone series' of juicers, this juicer is a high quality product you know you can trust.
By the way, we have some special offers if you'd like more than one juicer (or know a friend who might want one, even AFTER you've got yours!), check them out on our website at http://www.greaterblue.com/resellers.php
Why the Alkaway?
Not only is it healthier, it can save you time and money! For a start, the mechanism used is highly important.
- High speed centrifugal juicers basically shred your fruits and vegetables, and then try to suck the moisture from their remains.
- Low speed Single Gear Cold Press juicers essentially act like a mortar and pestle, squeezing your fruits and vegetables (similar to chewing!), comfortably and efficiently, giving you more juice, more nutrients and vitamins, and longer lasting freshness.
So you get a little more juice and health from single gear juicers, but how much does it count? Let us show you the numbers - oh, and if you're interested in the detailed science of it, you're welcome to check it out on our website, page coming soon!
Compared to a common centrifugal juicer, the AlkaWay produces
Over 20% more juice
Over 60% more nutrients
Juice that stays fresh up to 48 hours
In a wheatgrass juicing comparison with a competing Australian cold press juicer, the Oscar DA-900, the AlkaWay produced 30% more juice, and it even held an edge over the more expensive Kempo / Hippocrates / Greenpower!

This week in pictures

Japanese giant Yaskawa Electric's industrial robot Motoman turns over an 'okonomiyaki', a Japanese pancake on a hot plate for a demonstration of cooking at a robot exhibition in Osaka. Some 60 robotic companies and laboratories showcased their latest robot technology at the three-day exhibition in Osaka. Photo: Getty Images

LG Watch Phone Coming in July in UK

LG’s much awaited watch phone, which was supposed to be released an end of this year, now will be release in July on Orange and Carphone Warehouse in UK.
This new LG GD910 main feature is dinky touchscreen which measure just 1.43in. It has 176 x 220 pixels dispaly. Other interesting features include HSDPA data transfer, plus video calling, MP3 player and Bluetooth with A2DP.
The UK price has yet to be confirmed but the final European price will be in the region of €1,000.

Amazing iPod DJ Mixer

Here is the coolest offer for all music lovers introduces the latest iPod DJ Mixer in market with finest features you can now easily just sit rear and enjoy the music on your iPod anytime it is available in great design with white color.
This new iPod DJ Mixer also work with random MP3 players, so if you have a spare MP3 player you could always use an iPod and an MP3 player.
While for those of you with music on your iPhone, it doesn’t say particularly that it’s well-suited with the iPhone. It is formally well-suited with the iPod Touch, iPod Nano 1st, 2nd and 3rd generations, the iPod Classic 4th and 5th generations as well as the iPod Mini.
This iPod DJ Mixer will actually charge up those iPods although it’s hooked up to the mixer, but it won’t charge your usual MP3 player for apparent reasons it has also includes an amazing AC adapter and a set of headphones that crease up.
If you have a big craze of listening music then I think you are easily use this amazing features of DJ Mixer it is really so exciting gadgets of this week the price of this latest DJ Mixer is $120!

The New Images Of Zune HD Music Player

Introducing the new images of Zune HD in market with exciting features it has some more images have leaked confirming a black color in addition to the silver.
This is the new technology of amazing music player you can easily get amazing images on this music player has appreciably revised on the music interface letting the users browse content in a more visual way.
This amazing Zune has including many exciting features such as music, videos, pictures, radio, market place, social internet etc.
It is such a great quality of amazing Zune HD you can get many features on this small Zune it is light weighted and slim you can easily put it on pocket. The players could be targeted at the soaring end of the media player and will be accessible in the competence of 16GB and 32GB.
I had seen many types of music players in market but this one is different from others you can easily get many services on this small music player it is such a great offer for all music lovers who like to enjoy latest music whole time this is impressive music player it will be available on the month of September and the price could be starting from $249.

The New BlackBerry Curve 8520 Latest Smart Phone

Introducing the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 latest Smart Phone in market with finest features this handset has great internal functions it is available in amazing design it is pretty look great.
The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 Smart Phone devices has great leveraged messaging capabilities including IM and SMS it also offers fast connectivity to social networking sites, email Yesterday this handset released on the US market on the airwaves of T-Mobile.
Blackberry is the finest company of handsets this one is fantastic. The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 handset has been made accessible for the wireless carrier’s users through a series of diverse channels.
BlackBerry Curve 8520 handset looks stylish its keypad runs smooth it is available in latest technology it is available in two exciting version colors frost and black it looks cool and attractive.
The fact that a Verizon-bound version of the phone has also been stippled in the untamed, the innovative Curve, also known as the BlackBerry Gemini, might certainly see great footing on the US market.
In market nowdays there are variety of cellphones are available this latest BlackBerry is great and amazing the price of this handsets is $129.99. So what you think about this SmartPhone are you ready for buying it’s a great offer!

Sony introduced Vaio Type G notebook

The Sony has added one more notebook in sony Vaio Type G series. Now they launch ultra portable B5 size laptop. Its G3 is one of the lightest notebooks. Sony has already added some nice notebooks in Vaio G series. Its weight is just 859g.
This Sony Vaio Type G is powered by Core 2 Duo SU9400 @ 1.40 GHz or you can also customize you notebook with Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Celeron 723 @ 1.20 GHz, It offer you to add parts or customize according to your needs or budget. It offers 13 hours battery life, 160 GB / 320 GB HDD or SSD, 12.1-inch display screen with 1920 x 1200 Resolution, 1 GB or 4 GB RAM optional, Mobile Intel GS45 Express chipset, Build-in DVD-RW drive Optional OOD, Intel High Definition Audio Sound System and English and Japanese QWERTY keyboard.
This G series notebook is available in three different colors Black, Premium Brown and Silver color. Its price is ¥ 149,800.00.

Introducing the latest Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 Digital Camcorder in market with including excellent features this is the latest camcorder it is best for c

Introducing the latest Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 Digital Camcorder in market with including excellent features this is the latest camcorder it is best for capturing any exciting pictures this camcorder has great design and excellent colors.
It has including face detection, rotating 2.5″ LCD, 5x optical zoom , digital image stabilizer, Secure Digital card slot, face detection, 12x digital zoom, USB 2.0 connectivity. It has also including 9.12-megapixel (total) CMOS image sensor, the CG9 delivers up to 60x zooming capability, a 38-190mm range (35mm equivalent).
It has high-quality video recording up to 8 hours of full-motion video, a standard SD card or SDHC flash memory card, a standard 2GB SD card, 5.0x Optical Zoom, MPEG-4, H.264 Digital Video. It has including excellent quality of large sensor allows the CG9 to capture high-resolution.
It is also rotates up to 285 degrees on an axis that allows you to take great video. The Xacti CG9 can also record up to a total of 4 hours of video with a 4GB SDHC memory card. This is such a great offer of Sanyo digital camera you can easily take this camera for journey it is just available in $179.94 so what you think about this amazing camcorder are you interested t buy!

Fujifilm release digital camera FinePix J27 with panorama shoot

The Fujifilm Korea has announced about its latest launch of its new digital camera FinePix J27, it offers you improved panorama shooting mode which helps you to create impressive panoramic photo easily. The Panorama mode captures image and merges max three consecutive shots which is saved in memory card as single panoramic image.
This latest Fujifilms FinePix J27 has some attractive features like 10.2 megapixels camera, 3 x optical zoom, 2.7” LCD display screen up to 3200 ISO and it captures image in anti-blur mode, it is also known as picture stabilization. This latest digital camera is equipped with 6 scenes SR AUTO (Scene Recognition Auto) and Face detection feature is also included in it. Now faces and scenes both you can easily captured and optimized even you are able to do more with detection functions.
With this Fine Pix J27 latest digital camera you can easily capture images with face detection and scene detection feature, and you can easily merge any photo with panorama shoot mode

The Latest iLuv i9500 4CD/MP3 Hi-Fi Audio System With Subwoofer

Here is the latest iLuv i9500 4CD/MP3 Hi-Fi Audio System with subwoofer comes to CES in market. This is the latest music system fir your entertainment you can enjoy anytime. This music system is available in excellent quality if latest features. It is the next Generation in vertical CD/MP3 Audio systems. While it will be unveiled at the CES 2009, it’s already managed to procure the Engineering Award Honor and design. The new iLuv i9500 4CD/MP3 Hi-Fi Audio System with subwoofer has also including great features of patented jAura Soundcell Technology the absolute specs are later then break.

It has including great functions such as Programmable presets for 32 radio stations (16 for AM / 16 for FM), Plays MP3, WMA files on SD/MMC cards and USB flash memory stick, Sliding motorized CD door mechanism, 4-MP3 CD / Audio playback system with universal dock for iPod, it Provides a variety of convenient functions, Mute, Sleep, Timer, and more, it supports subwoofer output jack, also it has Audio output: 45 WRMS/80WPEAK@ 10% THD, you can also enjoy AM / FM radio with PLL digital tuning technology in anytime it has also including Timer function (auto on/off) with snooze capability, Time Sync function automatically updates the clock to match the time on your iPhone or iPod, Plays MP3, WMA files on SD/MMC cards and USB flash memory stick. This is full-to enjoyable music system for everyone.

Latest iLuv Alarm Clock iPod Gadgets

iLuv has now invented its latest clock iPod with advance features and facilities which can attract everyone. This time iLuv comes with lots of qualities in its products, the company has innovated the iPd technology and joint it with the Alarm clock which included with bed stirrer Buzzer or radio station or music saved through consumers iPhones and iPods and its will never let you to sleep even you may be deepest sleeper.

It is publish as iMM153. some important features of latest iLuv Alarm Clock iPod are here such as it consist of display of LCD technology with settings of 10 dimmer, which will make you to take interest on it, 3.5mm aux input jack is also given to its alongside.
Most of peoples use to sleep with listening songs so these peoples should leave the worry because latest iLuv Alarm Clock iPod gives you the iMM153 which is formed exactly for you because it able to playback music by interconnected FM radio and songs or audio stored in iPod. Latest iLuv Alarm Clock iPod gives you the facility of choose the color there are so many choices are available in Latest iLuv Alarm Clock iPod. So I think with these advance features and functions will make iLuv Alarm Clock iPod very successful in market and we can purchase it at very reasonable price just of $60.

Hello Kitty keyboard hits the streets

Excuse me a second while I just get my sunglasses. Right! Here we are with the, err, lovely Hello Kitty USB keyboard. Designed with Kitty, umm, style in mind, it incorporates all the colours of the Kit herself, and I mean ALL the colours. You won’t miss the hotkeys, because they’re bright pink, and there’s no mistaking the shining blue number keys either! All this key-fashion with an ergonomic, pink and blue tartan wrist rest to complete the picture makes this the most, ahem, startling keyboard that’s crossed my path in a while.

Mini Ball USB Sound Card and Speaker

Here is another USB gadget for today, the Mini Ball USB Sound Card and Speaker.
The Mini Ball USB Sound Card features a built in USB sound card and speaker, it comes in a variety of colors including blue, orange, pink, white and green.

Here are the specifications.
Built-in USB sound card
USB speaker
Powered by USB
Plug and play
Length: 210mm
Ball speaker size: 40*40*40mm
Weight: 40g
The Mini Ball USB Sound Card and Speaker is available for $19 from Gadget4all.

SAIL BRAND DIGITAL INVERTER GENERATORS

You can rely on SAIL brand Generators for the latest in digital inverter genset technology. The SAIL line of digital inverter generators are lightweight and ultra quiet. SAIL brand 1800i model gensets are the most quiet, lightweight and economical generators in their class. Compact, convenient, affoardable DC charging and power for marine, recreational and emergency use.Again, SAIL Generator's outstanding engineering design and quality makes SAIL brand generators a leader in generator technology at the best value on the market today.

Madsen Cycles

Bikes sure have come a long way, and the Madsen BUCKET is the latest in two-wheeled evolution. This cool bike is available in black, cream and blue, the BUCKET cycle is adjustable for a variety of body types - from 5' to 6'6" builds - and it comes equipped with a removable seat and two seatbelts. Not to mention, the 40-gallon "bucket" on the back is perfect for carrying precious cargo, like groceries - or the kids.

LG’s HDTV lineup streams, has Hz, will block out the sun

LG just released a vast amount of information detailing their latest lineup of HDTVs, but most of it you can make up yourself: imagine a list of TV sizes, a descending list of model numbers, and a likewise descending list of features. The ones worth mentioning are the LH50 (below) and PS80 series, which will both have ethernet ports and the new Netcast streaming technology, allowing you to watch Netflix and YouTube among other services. We just saw them in the press conference and they look nice.
The LHX (top) is also being touted for its extreme thinness, but although it’s impressive-looking, shaving that last half-inch off the thickness isn’t that much of a huge feature. I’m glad they’ve done it, but still.

There’s also quite a lot of Hertz talk being thrown around. The LH50 does 120Hz, the LHX does 240Hz, and the PS80 (above) does a completely ridiculous 600Hz. Of course, your eyes can’t really even tell the difference after 120, but that won’t stop them!
Are you guys ready for perhaps the longest press release that’s ever been released? Prepare yourselves. And this is only the omnibus release.
January 7, 2009: LG ELECTRONICS’ 2009 HDTV LINES FEATURESMART TECHNOLOGIES, BEAUTIFUL VIEWING EXPERIENCEDOWNLOAD
LCD, Plasma HDTVs Combine Stylish Design, Crisp Image Quality, Enhanced Energy Savings
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2009 – LG Electronics today unveiled 12 stylish new HDTV product lines – nine series of LCD models and three plasma series – with screens ranging from 19- to 60-inch class sizes. Each of these HDTVs blends a refined design with smart technologies to elevate and personalize the home theater experience. The entire line is being introduced this week at the 2009 International CES®, Booth #8214, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center.
Technological Innovation and Energy SavingsMany of LG’s HDTV series incorporate advanced technologies – such as LED Backlighting, TruMotion 240Hz and wireless capabilities. Four core technologies – AV Mode II (Cinema, Sport, Game), Invisible Speakers, Clear Voice II and Picture Wizard – further enhance the entertainment experience. (For more information, see separate releases.)
Two new series of “Broadband HDTVs” feature LG’s “NetCast™ Entertainment Access”. These plasma and LCD models offer Ethernet connectivity providing access to a wide variety of information and entertainment content directly from the Internet*. Through LG’s new alliances with Yahoo!®, Netflix and YouTube, consumers can enjoy even more content from the comfort of their home. Consumers can use the Yahoo! Widget Engine for access to up-to-the minute weather reports, stock quotes, Flickr® photos, and more. LG HDTVs will be the first to offer instant streaming from Netflix and will also enable access to the vast array of user-generated content on YouTube directly on the LH50 and PS80 series. (See separate release.)
Two wireless HDTV solutions (LHX and LH85 series) remove unsightly wires and allow for flexible and convenient TV installation options. LG’s new HDTVs also meet Energy Star 3.0 specifications and have additional energy saving features. With LG’s “Smart Energy Saving” package, which consists of features such as backlight control options and video mute and some series adding Intelligent Sensor, LG is paving the way toward energy saving while also allowing consumers to customize their viewing experience.
LG LCDs: Elegant Design, Wireless Content Access, Advanced Calibration OptionsInnovative LCD HDTVs reward consumers’ senses with easy calibration options for videoand audio as well as enhanced access to content. For a crisp, clear viewing experience, all of LG’s LCD HDTVs use the Super In Plane Switching (S-IPS)** panel structure which provides faster response times and better color and contrast, even at the most extreme off-axis viewing angles. LG’s overall 2009 LCD HDTV line features screen size classes ranging from 19- to 55 inches:
LHX Slim Wireless LED Backlight HDTV (Class Size: 55-inch*) A CES 2009 Innovations honoree, LG’s LHX offers superior picture quality with an elegant ultra-slim design – less than one-inch thick at its thinnest point. Unlike other slim LED HDTVs that use “edge” lighting, LG’s LHX uses a full array of LED backlights which employ local dimming techniques for precise picture control, resulting in deeper blacks, wide color gamut and smooth motion, achieving 240Hz performance for more natural picture clarity. Key features include:
• Full HD 1080p via Uncompressed Wireless Transmission from media box• TruMotion 240 Hz• LED backlighting with Local Dimming• 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio• 24p Real Cinema (5:5 Pulldown)• Intelligent Sensor• ISFccc Ready• Four (4) HDMI V. 1.3 with Deep Color• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)• LG SimpLink™ (HDMI-CEC)• Smart Energy Saving Plus• LG Core Technologies
LH90 LED Backlight HDTV (Class Sizes: 55-, 47-, and 42-inch*): The LH90 series boasts all the same functionalities of the LHX model in a self-contained, clean modern silhouette (no separate set top box).
LH85 Wireless Full HD 1080p HDTV (Class Sizes: 55-, and 47-inch*): With an uncompressed wireless system and Full HD 1080p transmission from a separate media box, this series eliminates messy wires and cables and allows for the freedom to place the HDTV anywhere in the room. Key features include:
• Full HD 1080p via Uncompressed Wireless Transmission from media box.• TruMotion 120Hz• Intelligent Sensor• 24p Real Cinema• Four (4) HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color• ISFccc Ready• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)• LG Simplink™ (HDMI-CEC)• Smart Energy Saving Plus• LG Core Technologies
LH55 Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV with Scanning Backlight (Class Sizes: 55-, 47-,42-, 37-inch*): For action junkies, TruMotion 240Hz uses a unique scanning backlight technique to improve motion picture response time with a more natural picture. Key features include:
• Full HD 1080p• TruMotion 240Hz• Intelligent Sensor• 24p Real Cinema• Four (4) HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color• ISFccc Ready• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)• Smart Energy Saving Plus• LG Core Technologies
LH50 Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV with NetCast™ Entertainment Access (Class Sizes: 47-, and 42-inch*): Using LG’s first ever HDTV with Ethernet connectivity, consumers can access even more content and video on their big screen TV without the need for a computer. This connectivity offers access to Netflix Instant Streaming, Yahoo! Widgets, YouTube, and can also access music and photos stored on a home PC – so consumers have a choice when it comes to entertainment. Key features include:
• Full HD 1080p• TruMotion 120Hz• ISFccc Ready• Intelligent Sensor• 24p Real Cinema (5:5 Pulldown)• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)• Four (4) HDMI V.1.3 With Deep Color• Smart Energy Saving Plus• LG Core Technologies
LU55 Stylish LCD HDTV Series (Class Sizes: 26-, 22-, and 19-inch*): LG’s LU55 series offers stylish accents for the home office, kitchen, or bedroom with small screen sizes and transparent and modern designs. Key features include:
• 26- and 22-inch sizes are Full HD 1080p, 19-inch has 720p HD Resolution• Transparent design
LH40 Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV Series (Class Sizes: 55-, 47-, 42-, 37-, 32-inch*): The LH40 series offers consumers an exceptional viewing and listening experience with a sleek exterior and unique Invisible Speaker System. With TruMotion 120 Hz and LG’s S-IPS technology motion blur is reduced for a more natural viewing experience at almost any angle. Key features include:
• Full HD 1080p• Three (3) HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color)• Intelligent Sensor• 24p Real Cinema (5:5 Pulldown)• ISFccc Ready• LG SimpLink™• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)• Smart Energy Saving Plus• LG Core Technologies
LH30 Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV Series (Class Sizes: 47-, 42-, 37-, 32-inch*): The LH30 series features LG’s four core technologies in a simple and elegant form while Invisible Speakers make for a slim silhouette. Key features include:
• Full HD 1080p• Super IPS Panel Technology• ISFccc Ready• LG SimpLink™• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)• 24p Real Cinema (2:2 Pulldown)• Three (3) HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color)• Smart Energy Saving
LH20 LCD HDTV Series (Class Sizes: 42-, 37-, 32-, 26-, 22-, 19-inch*): LG’s LH20 series provides a variety of sizes for diverse placement in consumers’ homes. Key features include:
• 720p HD Resolution• Two (2) HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color)• ISFccc Ready• Smart Energy Saving• LG SimpLink ™ (32-inch and above)• LG Core Technologies (32-inch and above)
LG Plasmas: Sleek Style with Advanced Content AccessThree new plasma HDTV series use the latest generation of panel technology for improved brightness, reduced reflectivity and fast response time with 600Hz smooth motion for an incredible viewing experience. The 1080p series (PS60, PS80) also features THX® Display Certification providing accurate picture reproduction and a more immersive viewing experience.
The PS80 series comes equipped with “THX® Media Director,” a feature designed to simplify operation, ensuring optimized settings, use of product features and deliver a realistic entertainment experience. THX Media Director allows movies, music and other digital media to communicate picture and sound settings directly to other THX Media Director-enabled consumer electronics devices, dynamically configuring them for the best playback experience. Highlights from LG’s 2009 plasma HDTV series include:
PS80 Full HD 1080p Plasma HDTV with NetCast™ Entertainment Access (Class Sizes: 60- and 50-inch*): LG’s first plasma HDTV with Ethernet connectivity allows consumers to access even more content and video on their big screen TV without the need for a computer. This connectivity offers access to Netflix Instant Streaming, Yahoo! Widgets, YouTube and can also access music and photos stored on a home PC – so consumers have a choice when it comes to entertainment. Key features include:
• Full HD 1080p• THX Display Certification and THX Cinema Mode• THX Media Director• Super Bright Panel• 600Hz Smooth Motion• Four (4) HDMI (V.1.3 with Deep Color)• ISFccc ready• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)• LG SimpLink™ Connectivity• Smart Energy Saving• LG Core Technologies
PS60 Full HD 1080p Plasma HDTV Series (Class Sizes: 60- and 50-inch*): The PS60 series features a unique single-layer design that gives the appearance of a pane of glass and offers consumers a variety of bezel colors to match their home décor. Key features include:
• Full HD1080p• THX Display Certification and THX Cinema Mode• Super Bright Panel• 600Hz Smooth Motion• Four (4) HDMI (V.1.3 with Deep Color)• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)• Smart Energy Saving• LG SimpLink™ Connectivity• LG Core Technologies
PQ30 Plasma HDTV Series (Class Sizes: 50- and 42-inch*): The PQ30 series of plasmas offer consumers crisp picture and sound quality for those looking for maximum value in a cost-effective package. Key features include:
• 720p HD Resolution• 600Hz Smooth Motion• Three (3) HDMI (V.1.3 with Deep Color)• USB 2.0 for access to digital music and photos (MP3, JPEG)• Auto Volume Leveler II• Smart Energy Saving• LG SimpLink™ Connectivity• LG Core Technologies

8th International AV Show Opens today

Latest inventions he cited include: digital cameras which can transmit images over long distances and can store numerous photographs for reproduction with a printer or on video; as well as special technology and photographic equipment designed for photo-viewing on computer screens, CD-ROMs and the internet. These new products are currently on show at the exhibition.He pointed out that coupled with new development in the industry was enthusiastic new interest in photography, thus increasing trading opportunities in related equipment. Last year, Hong Kong exported HK$11.5 billion worth of photographic apparatus and equipment, up 32 per cent on 1994. Some of the largest increases were in sales to China, Japan, the Middle East, Latin America, Malaysia, Australia and Korea. Meanwhile the territory's imports of the same also increased 25 per cent to HK$10.3 billion.
Joining the two industry leaders to cut the ribbon at today's ceremony were the Secretary for Economic Services, Mr Steven Ip, guest of honour of the event and the TDC's deputy executive director, Mr Frederick Lam; the chairman of The Hong Kong & Kowloon Photographic Merchants Association, Mr Dennis Sun; and Miss Hong Kong 1996, Miss Lee San San.With 70 companies taking up 12,000 square metres of exhibition space, this year's fair is bigger and more international than ever. The show features the latest in audio-visual technology as demonstrated in DVD and related equipment, APS (advanced photo system) cameras, high-end hi-fi and TV systems, home theatre systems, multi-media equipment and internet services.Audition and demonstration rooms have been set up to provide the best acoustic conditions for visitors to test audio and visual products.During the five-day fair, the organisers have already arranged a strong line-up of activities for the anticipated 200,000 visitors. These include performance at the "Photo Studio", antique camera show, photo display and special seminars.For amateur or professional photographers alike, the "International Audio & Visual Show Photo Competition" is a not-to-be missed highlight of the event. Jointly organised by the TDC and the Photographic Society of Hong Kong, all participants are invited to capture the memorable moment at the fairground. All entries must reach the Photographic Society of Hong Kong before November 8, 1996.For press enquiries, please contact Justina Shum of the TDC at (852) 2584 4333.

Supernova Chic - Just Dandy for a Woman's night out

Together with two candy-bar models and one fliptop version, the Nokia 7610 Supernova rounds up the Supernova family. With the mirrored surfaces, curves and colour options, the Supenova series seems aimed at the female set. First, there is X-press-On back cover in a different colour, so that you can change the look of the phone. In other nod to women, the front of the phone, with its display screen dimmed, has a smoky mirrored finish that can easily double up as a makeshift mirror for a quick lipstick touch-up.One of the most interesting features of the 7610 is the theme colouriser. This application detects the colours of objects viewed through the phone's camera and goes on to create 16 different shades of the colours detected. For instance, when you point the camera at your brown desk that has a red book and black mouse pad on it, the application will pick up those hues and randomly churn out 16 shades in all those hues.You can save the 16 shades as a wallpaper or screensaver in just a couple of clicks. What is really neat is that even the backlight for the centre navigational pad changes to a matching colour as well.From a multimedia perspective, the 7610 is well-equipped. You get a 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera with dual LED flash and 8X zoom, and a music player with a dedicated hardware button.There's even a TV-out function to zip the video clips you have shot directly to the google-box. The down side ia that the TV-out cable is not supplied.The Nokia 7610 Supernova is a chic, eye-catching phone that will be just dandy for a women's night out with her girlfriends

Features Self-Sufficient Vertical Farm and Commercial

This amazing design of this London Bridge was recently presented by Chetwood Architects. In the middle of the Thames river the bridge include a towering vertical farm. The spires of the futuristic bridge exploit solar power and feature wind turbines. They also include a green organic farm along with a commercial center that uses renewable energy, solar heating, natural ventilation and is water efficient. This particular design was the winner of a design competition for a new version of London Bridge, the competition being initiated by the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects (WCCA) along with the Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA).
Chetwood took into consideration the features of the old bridge and designed a futuristic bridge that will not only help people get to the other side of River Thames but will also serve as a place for meetings and commerce. It will sell all kinds of food including food produced by its vertical farm. It s worth mentioning that the new bridge will include two main buildings: a vertical farm and a commercial center where people will have the possibility to buy food, visit cafes and restaurants.
The bridge has a pier mounted to it, making it possible for goods to be delivered at the water level and produce to be grown using hydroponics. There are two produce markets located on either sides of the bridge: one is a wholesale market, while the other one is a public organic market.
The vertical farm on the bridge plays the role of a cooling tower, generating cool air at the bridge level and eliminating hot air through the top. The vertical axis wind turbine, located at the top of the tower, is powered by the natural ventilation. The tower will also collect rainwater that will support the hydroponic farm along with the restrooms. Greywater is going to be treated and recycled.

Car of the Year

The list of candidates for the official
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World Car of the Year (WCOTY) has recently been unveiled, and surprisingly a number of leading carmakers did not make it into the list. Some of them include: Ford, Fiat, Volkswagen, Opel/Vauxhall and Volvo.
The list, however, include a number of other famous names. Here are the all vehicles that were included in the list for World Car of the Year (in alphabetical order):
Audi Q5;
BMW 5-series Gran Turismo X1 and Z4;
Buick LaCrosse/Allure;
Cadillac SRX;
Chevrolet Camaro;
Chevrolet Cruze;
Citroën C3 Picasso;
Ferrari California;
Honda Insight;
Hyundai Genesis Coupé and i20;
Infiniti QX, Jaguar XJ;
Kia Cerato Koup/Forte;
Sorento and Soul;
Lexus HS250h and RX;
Lotus Evora, Mazda3;
Mercedes E-class;
Mitsubishi Outlander;
Nissan 370Z;
Cube and Patrol;
Peugeot 3008;
Porsche Boxster/Cayman and Panamera;
Renault Scenic;
Subaru Legacy/Outback;
Toyota Prius.
During the upcoming months, the appointed World Car of the Year jury members from different parts of the globe will be presenting their votes and at the beginning of 2010 one car will be marked the World Car of the Year 2010.
Below you can see the list of cars selected to participate in the race for the World Performance Car title:
Aston Martin V12 Vantage;
Audi R8 V10;
Audi S4 Limousine/Avant;
Audi TT RS Coupe/Roadster;
BMW 335i;
BMW X6M/X5M;
BMW Z4;
Jaguar XFR;
Mazdaspeed3;
Mercedes E63 AMG;
Mitsuubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart;
Nissan 370Z;
Porsche 911 GT3;
Porsche Boxster/Cayman;
Renault Clio

Inventions that Will Be Used in Everyday Life by 2039

Recently the New Scientist magazine predicted that by 2039 the X-Ray vision and invisibility cloak could be used in everyday life. The magazine listed a number of latest scientific and technological inventions that in the near future could be used by people.
Researches that are currently performed on ultrasound will make the X-Ray vision in humans possible, giving the possibility to virtually see through walls. As for the invisible cloaks then, experts believe these will be available in the shops by 2039. The technology used in the invisibility cloaks, which are currently tested by scientists, tricks the human eye by altering the light waves. Read more here: Invisibility is now one step closer.
The list also includes a replication of a gecko's foot, which scientist will create for gloves and boots, making it possible for people to easily climb walls by sticking to them just like the Spiderman.
The magazine's representatives interviewed scientists to discover that within 30 years the world will observe world's first handheld language-translating device that will instantly convert foreign words that are heard by its user. The invention will resemble the "Babel Fish" in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
It is worth mentioning that New Scientist magazine collected information about the latest inventions in science to mark the 30th anniversary of the first cellular network that was launched in Japan back in 1979.
Experts also included in their list an invention called "handheld healing machine", which can identify and instantly heal internal injuries in a human body.
In 2039 scientists also predict that people will use readily-available jet pack which will help users fly short distances avoiding being stuck in traffic jam.
Experts also predict that humans will use a device able to gather human energy and utilize it to charge cell phones and iPods.
The authors of the article in the scientific magazine mention that in 30 years time the upper mentioned scientific and technological inventions might have a great influence on our life and their impact could be even bigger than mobile phones, the Internet and the iPods.
The full list features the following inventions:
X-Ray vision
Invisibility cloak
Hand-held healing machine
Spiderman-like materials for gloves and boots
Human energy phone charger
Jet pack
Personal spaceship
Artificial diving gills

iRon - Steam Iron With iPod

By now, you have seen a plenty of crazy iPod accessories, but the craziest of them all is surely going to be the iRon from Gear4. This crazy combination of iPod dock and steam-iron reminds you again that the world is still mad about the biggest invention of the year 2005, iPod! The iRon features SteamTempo technology, 6W stereo speakers and a software plug-in which allows the iPod’s screen to display the water level. Another interesting feature is that the steam jets are controlled by the tunes playing in the iPod. iRon sells for $180 and it includes stylish travel case and is compatible with all iPods excluding iPod Shuffle. So, did you ever thought ironing can be fun too!!

When the Old-fashioned Sewing Machine Meet New Technology

For those of you that born in 1970s or 1980s, you must be very familiar with the old type sewing machine, where your mom always used it to sew some beautiful clothes with it.
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Most of the sewing machine in that moment was mostly using our feet to step on it and it does require a lot of exercise indeed! If you look on the sewing machine closely, you might find that it’s really a wonderful and magnificent invention that ever created.
What do you think, if you combine the old type sewing machine with the latest technology? Isn’t this sound fabulous to you here?
Yep, what you’re about to learn today is to develop a sound visible sewing machine, where you can put all the high technology stuffs, such as equalizers and sub-titles inside the sound visible. By doing this, you’ll change the sewing sound into an awesome visible sound telegraph instantly!
The visible sound sewing machine will take the sound input and convert it into a sound wave of thread on textile. The sewing machine is synonymous with producing products in industry. Hence, it served as a fitting analogy for the project.

New Apple iPod Nano - HOT Pink

Apple just launched a new color for their latest iPod Nano generation. Looks like Valentine’s Day is not far away again as the new color for the iPod nano is pink.Video in your pocket - It’s the small iPod with one very big idea: video. The world’s most popular music player now lets you enjoy movies, TV shows, and more on a two-inch display that’s 65% brighter than before.
Enhanced interface - Experience a whole new way to browse and view your music and video.
Cover Flow - Browse through your music collection by flipping through album art. Select an album to turn it over and see the track list.
The Apple store offers the 8GB Pink iPod nano for $199.
Engraving is free, making the new pink iPod nano a great gift.
The Apple store features a whole Valentine’s Day gift guide. As with Christmas, almost all products in the Apple store would be great Valentine gifts, besides software or cables.

Court gives Pirate Bay ten days to scuttle connection to Netherlands

Poor Pirate Bay, all it ever wanted to do was thumb its nose at the music and movie industries, enable software piracy for people all over the world, play cat-and-mouse games with the Swedish authorities, and maybe make a little money along the way. Now, hot on the heels of a verdict that sees four of its founders headed to prison (that is, if they don't win their appeals) three of the group have been ordered by a court in the Netherlands to block all traffic between the site and its country. If this doesn't happen in the next ten days, each of the defendants faces a charge of €30,000 ($42,000) for each day they don't comply. According to the AP, it's "not clear how the court expected the site's operators to block traffic to the site, or whether it can enforce its order if they decline," but soon it looks like the Dutch just might have to learn to buy their Rave Or Die! Mix Series CDs at the Record Exchange like the rest of us. Good luck going legit, guys!

Radio Shack rebranding to "The Shack"?

Details are a bit light on this one, but thanks to a tipster and some chatter we picked up on the interblogs, it looks like Radio Shack may be about to undergo a pretty noticeable rebranding. The above image was taken from a terminal within a store, and while it's not completely clear if this is a short-term promotional push or long-term strategy (apparently the company will remain Radio Shack on the corporate side), our tipster says that in-store signs will reflect the change this week, and storefront signage will begin to be reworked as "The Shack" sometime later this year. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense -- radios aren't exactly considered cutting edge these days, and from the sounds of things, the store is about to launch a full assault on the mobile space, bringing T-Mobile into the fold this month, and attempting to cover the gamut on cellphone reselling. Still, we're not sure "The Shack" is the right direction... unless they wanted us to immediately picture a remote location where very, very bad things happen.

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj projector-cam beams into reality along with friends

Man, the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj has gone from crazy rumor to seemingly-real to whoa-here's-the-press-release in record time -- the compact cam with the integrated projector was just officially announced, along with the three other cams we saw leaked earlier today. Leaked specs for the S1000pj were dead-on: a 12.1 megapixel sensor with ISO 6400 sensitivity mounted behind a 5x wide-angle zoom lens with five-way VR stabilization, and that LED-powered projector that'll put up a 40-inch image for slideshows complete with music, effects and transitions. We're a little less excited about the $430 list price this thing will carry when it hits in September, but on the whole it's a pretty terrific idea and we're completely intrigued -- looks like we'll be saving our pennies this month. Pictures of everything in the gallery, deets on the other cams and a video of the S1000pj after the break.

Sony's PlayStation 3 Slim to debut August 18th at Cologne gamescom?

Whoa, Nelly! No sooner than we hear that Sony is informing Japanese retailers that the 80GB PS3 model won't be shipping any longer after August 8th, along comes this to stoke the raging rumor fires once more. In a one-two punch that just can't be coincidental, Sony has also hacked $50 off of its 160GB PlayStation 3 bundle from Amazon. But really, it's the report from RTLinfo that has us most excited. According to it, the Sony elite are informing European retailers of an impending €100 price slashing on the 80GB console, which will dovetail nicely into the sudden and not-at-all unexpected debut of the PS3 Slim at the gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany. Reportedly, the willowy unit -- which shouldn't differ much in terms of specifications and features -- will be properly introduced to the world during Sony's pre-event press conference on August 18th. Obviously we've no way to confirm or deny just yet, but given everything else that has transpired over the past few months, we'd say an official reveal is definitely due. What say you, rumormongers?