Archive for 2007/10


Crealev builds a levitating lamp

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

We haven’t heard of Dutch design outfit Crealev before, but the company says it’s developed a “new levitation concept which is able to produce a very high levitation height combined with a low power dissipation and excellent stability” — and apparently the best way to show that off is this series of […]

Wireless ECG patch developed

Filed under: Wireless

There’s nothing fun about wearing a medical device on your person 24/7, so Belgian nanotech specialist IMEC is trying to minimize the discomfort of those folks with heart conditions who require constant monitoring. Still several years away from a commercial release, the company’s flexible, wireless electrocardiogram patch — also capable of serving as […]

HP hit with patent counterclaims from Acer

Filed under: Desktops, Peripherals

We had a hunch that this spat between HP and Acer wouldn’t just fade away into the sunset, and sure enough, HP is on the receiving end of the latest scuffle. Most recently, Acer has filed patent counterclaims against HP in the US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin and […]

Last chance to help Engadget Energize Education in the DonorsChoose blogger challenge!

Filed under: Announcements

You’ve already heard our impassioned plea; we won’t go over that again. You know all the details of the challenge; we’re not going to rehash them here. This is just a quick heads up that today is your last chance to contribute to the Engadget Energizes Education charity drive on DonorsChoose.org, as well […]

Buffalo’s WHR-HP-G54DD AirStation router comes loaded with DD-WRT

Filed under: Wireless, Networking
Buffalo’s out tooting its own horn today, as the AirStation Wireless-G MIMO Performance Router claims to be the “first commercial wireless router to come with DD-WRT firmware pre-installed.” Aimed squarely at the SMB and SOHO market, the WHR-HP-G54DD (WHR-HP-G54 pictured) is the first device to emerge from the firm’s partnership with NewMedia-NET. […]

Amazon’s Kindle ebook reader delayed until end of the year?

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Handhelds
Although it hasn’t had the buzz of some other longstanding rumors, we’ve been heard a lot about Amazon’s Kindle ebook reader over the past year — everything from shady pics to tagged content to a supposed October 15th ship date, which came and went with nary a peep from the etailer. […]

USB Ferris Wheel Phone Stand shocks and awes

Filed under: Cellphones
Unfortunately, we’ve no idea exactly what mobiles are compatible with ConnectLand’s USB Ferris Wheel Phone Stand (aside from the HTC Touch, obviously), but we’re all probably better off that way. This undoubtedly bizarre device can be powered via USB or a pair of AA cells, and it sports an incoming phone call alarm […]

V7 lets loose budget-priced NAV730 and NAV740 GPS units

Filed under: GPS

Ingram Micro’s V7 subsidiary looks to have recently kicked out another pair of budget-priced GPS units, with its new NAV730 and NAV740 model each keeping things under $300 while still maintaining some fairly decent specs. On the slightly higher-end, the $299 NAV740 boasts a 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen, along with text-to-speech capabilities, the usual […]

Even more HP iPAQs getting delayed?

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Those waiting in tense anticipation for any of HP’s iPAQs could be twiddling their thumbs even longer. Amidst the recent delays (and subsequent clarifications) of the 110 and 210 comes news that a whole slew of the devices will not be shipping on time. Reportedly, HP Austria has confirmed to TamsPPC that […]

Sprint has $30 BlackBerry data plan

Sprint will be introducing a spanking new data plan soon that is dedicated to BlackBerry users. This new plan provides unlimited Web browsing, email, IM, Sprint on Demand access, Sprint TV, Sprint Navigation as well as unlimited text messaging, all for the rock bottom price of approximately $30 a month. Guess Facebook addicts will […]