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Here is a side by side image of Apple’s iPhone and Newton devices. You might not realize it, but at one point, Newton was the top technological advancement of the day. And the difference in size, well, that just speaks for itself. Compared to the iPhone, Newton looks like a prop from an Ed Wood movie. Or maybe even some ...

If you love taking videos with your HDV cameras, but would love to actually watch them in all of their glory while you’re on vacation or in a remote area, you might have just lucked out. Sony has announced the world’s first HD video Walkman, a portable outlet for HD video. The Sony GV-HD700E will play HDV 1080i as well ...

Right on the heels of Fujifilm’s announcement of their IS Pro, they now present their S800FD point and shoot. The S800FD seems like a nice transition if you are wanting to make the jump to DSLR. The S800 will come rocking with a Super CCD VI HR sensor, a massive 18x zoom, SDHC, a face detection system of up to ...

Inspired by a mother who just couldn’t deal with a computer’s scroll bars, control keys, mouse, and other “cryptic” hardware, this project integrates electronics into a typewriter, which automatically sends the typed letter to the recipient when the page is pulled out of the device. The typewriter is converted into a POP device through the wonders of wireless networking, making ...

What could possibly make a computer Olympic-inspired? The addition of a logo, of course! Lenovo introduces the 3000 line of Olympic Games-inspired PCs. These black and silver systems include the Lenovo brand name, with a quaint little Olympic rings logo added to the tower in support for their sponsorship of the 2008 Olympic Games. The J200 will come with an ...

Sure, it might not be able to call your phone by itself, but the bio-tech plant cellphone strap is a cool alternative to the inanimate objects used as cellphone mascots. The strap allows you to carry around a living plant wherever you go, without having to worry about feeding or watering it. Each Cattleya or Cactus comes submerged in a ...

A concept camera that frames the photos for you when you’re not taking snapshots. That is the premise of the Samsung SS700. Created by Jin Woo Han, the concept slimline 7.3 megapixel camera has a large LCD screen which allows for you to use the camera as a frame when not in use. A built-in kickstand allows for the camera ...

Robbits is a concept to invite humans to interact and play with robots. Using autonomous, community self- and location-aware robots, Robbits is designed to study the interaction between man and machine, with robots installed in modern life. Robbits also serves as a chance to witness the emotional qualities of an interactive object on the streets, rather than strapped into a ...

Up until 1999 (before the iconic iPhone), Apple’s logo was officially rainbow colored until Jobs changed it to the sleek gray we know of today. This 6-ft-tall Apple logo neon sign is one for the avid Apple collector. Being sold out of Huntsville, Alabama from an authorized Apple dealer, the eBay auction stands now with 18 bids at a price ...

Alright, so Hummer golf carts we could deal with. Hell, we could even do with the Stretch Mini Cooper limo, though this Tank Limo might take it a step too far. The Tank features a white finish with a green interior, which gives it a miniature golf-like feel. Included is a cocktail bar with a jacuzzi in the works. But ...