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Heat therapy from the USB port?
Mike Yamamoto | Nov 07, 2007
The makers of the massage mouse and the MP3 player that does facials have got some competition for the USB port. Another so-called pain reliever that attaches to the computer comes from USB Fever, this one offering to soothe sore muscles with an infrared heat pad.
Although Everything USB says it's light enough that "you should barely know you are using it", we think it looks like a giant suction pad--a large version of the kind they stick to your chest for electrocardiograms. And that may be no idle coincidence: It comes with a disclaimer suggesting that a doctor be consulted before using it. Don't expect this to be covered by insurance.
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Creative unveils tiny speakers with big sound
Reuben Lee | Nov 06, 2007
The GigaWorks HD50, unveiled today in Singapore, is Creative's latest stereo desktop speakers aimed at the mid- to high-end audio crowd. Each speaker is fitted with a Titanium Super Tweeter and Creative High Definition Driver (CHDD), which the Singapore-based company claims will "deliver smooth highs and natural, accurate lows". The company has also equipped the HD50 with the BasXPort technology which it believes will offer a good bass without the need for a subwoofer.
However, what's interesting about the HD50 is its really small form factor. It looks no taller than the length of a standard CD case, which makes it ideal for those with limited desktop space. And its seemingly white exterior should appeal to most people. The GigaWorks HD50 is currently available at Creative outlets for S$249. Click here for a larger image.
J. Lo brands a USB drive
Mike Yamamoto | Nov 06, 2007
It's hard to know what to make of Gresso these days. In the last year the purveyor of luxury gadgets has introduced some stunning products, whether they be mobile phones or MP3 players made of exotic materials.
But then it came out with some decidedly pedestrian-looking USB pendants that paled by comparison to its earlier offerings. And now we hear that the company is planning to distribute the flash-drive jewelry with Jennifer Lopez's latest album, titled Brave.
That may not be the wisest choice for its debut, as Luxist notes, given the slump in J. Lo's record sales. It makes one wonder what kind of conditions were required for the deal as well.
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GetMobio gets Windows Mobile Love
Josh Lowensohn | Nov 06, 2007
If you've been a smartphone user running Windows Mobile and looking to play
around with GetMobio's
"lifestyle portal" for various Web 2.0 widgets, there's a new version
made just for you. Windows Mobile users can grab it at http://www.GetMobio.com/nowwm,
which will direct you toward a small download.
Both versions offer the same selection of the dozen built-in widgets, the most notable ones being a cheap gas finder, a lightweight and good looking version of Twitter, and an integrated RSS reader that remembers all your feeds. We did a hands-on with the service back in June, and since then it's added a movie finder, trivia game, and support for more carriers and handsets.
If you're scared of bookmarks in your mobile browser, or looking for something a little more eye friendly, GetMobio offers up a pretty good smattering of useful widget-like apps. However, despite the move to Windows Mobile, there's nothing particularly platform specific that's going to give users a better experience than the iterations for less capable handsets, but if you've been wanting to give this a go on your snazzy new smart phone, you're now in luck.
Via Crave CNET
A sound card designed for music and movies
Reuben Lee | Nov 05, 2007
Most manufacturers typically claim to have sound cards that will produce better audio quality from desktop PCs, but Creative seems to be taking a slightly different approach with its latest PCI Express (PCIe) offering. According to the Singapore-based company, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card is "designed to make music and movies sound way better".
Personally, I am not so sure about the "way better" part, considering that the quality of the source and type of speakers also play a big part in the overall experience. However, Creative has backed its claim with two key audio technologies which it believes will make the difference in sound reproduction.
The X-Fi Crystalizer, according to the company, helps to enhance the quality of downloaded music and movie files by restoring the details lost during compression, while the X-Fi technology highlights the highs and lows to create a more dynamic sound experience. Other key functions on the new Sound Blaster card include the X-Fi CMSS 3D which helps to expand stereo material into surround sound, and EAX Advanced HD 4.0 sound effects for more realistic audio reproduction during gaming.
The Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card will retail for S$119 and is expected to be available in Singapore from the end of November. No news yet from Creative Singapore on its availability in other parts of Asia.
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