(El)Gato mirando la tele :)

 Elgato's EyeTV mobile

 What's up ladies and gents? Fancy a mobile tv on the go? If you own an iPhone 4S or an iPad you're in luck. Elgato will be releasing a new and redesigned iDongle for your iDevice. Just plug the thingie into your dock connector run the associated app and you're set - mobile TV at its best provided there are DVB-T and ISDB-T over-the-air broadcasts available in your area.

 Android users haven't been forgotten as the EyeTV micro will also be available, just plug it into your microUSB port and you're ready for fullscreen TV on your device given that the associated app is also installed.

 These devices will be available in September. If some of you get a hold of one, please leave a comment regarding your experience.

 Links: EyeTV mobile
            EyeTV micro
            Elgato wiki
           

Haptic feedback - gets physical

 Tactus Technology

 Guess it was about time for something like this to "surface" :) What's it about? Well let me tell ya one or few things 'bout it. It's a new way to interact with your smartphone, tablet or any smart appliances you may plan to upgrade to.

 If you ever wrote an e-mail using your tablet's touchscreen and then used your qwerty feature phone to type a text message, you might have wondered how it would be to use that physical keyboard instead of the virtual one displayed on-screen.

 Today all that's about to change thanks to the Tactus Technology and its "appearing and disappearing" haptic user interface that translates into a "physical keyboard that rises from a flat touchscreen". Some of you may wonder: "What kind of sorcery is this?" :) It's as real as it gets, so now sit back and relax cause it's "welcome to the future" time.

 Link: Tactus

The ChildPad

 Archos ChildPad

 Today is Children's Day in Romania and I'll start this post by wishing everyone out there a very Happy Children's Day! All ya adults - this goes for you too, remember you were children once.

 So, what's this about? Well today I'll tell you about a tablet that's designed specially for children but first let's start with the specs:

 - 1GHz ARM Cortex processor
 - 1GB of RAM
 - 4GB of onboard storage
 - microSD card slot
 - 7 inch touchscreen with 840x480 resolution
 - Android ICS

 Judging by these hardware specs most of the apps and child games would run just fine. The tablet will also feature "Alvin and the Chipmunks" exclusive content like: clips, pictures, themes and an online game. Parental controls are also present and there's the AppsLib app store instead of the Google Play store.

 All in one this seems to be a bargain given its US $129.99 price, considering that you can keep children away from messing with your iPad or Xoom. Have fun!

 Link: Archos

Free your DJing instincts

 DJControl Instinct

 Hercules just announced its brand new mixing DJ controller for computers. Everyone is invited to follow their instincts on this one whether they are beginners or experienced DJ's or just playing gadget lovers.

 The hardware specs for DJControl Instinct are:

 - 2 deck DJ controller
 - 2 jog wheels with pressure detection
 - mixer controls in center, deck controls on left and right sides
 - built-in audio outputs for mix and previewing
 - 2 RCA outputs and one 1/8" stereo mini jack output for active speakers
 - one 1/8" stereo mini jack output for headphones

 The pressure detecting wheels bend the pitch and browse within tracks. The scratches are performed by pressing down on the wheel.

 Software-wise there's DJuced. Just install it on your pc and you'll have access to all of the DJ controller's hardware functions with just a click of a button.
 The DJControl Instict will be available by the end of June and will retail for about 100 Euros.

 If instictive mixing is the one thing that drives you then what are you waiting for? Just get the party started!

 Links: DJControl Instinct
            Hercules DJ mix room

Progresso urbano

 Kyocera's Urbano Progresso

 What's up? This right here is a smartphone that's about to launch in Japan only. What's so special about it is the "smart sonic receiver" - a technology that allows the transmition of clear voice reception via the vibration of the display screen - all this based on Kyocera’s proprietary advanced ceramic technology.

 Here are the specs for y'all geeks out there :)
 -  Dual core Snapdragon S2 running @1.4GHz
 -  4GB internal memory with support for microSD card to up to 32GB
 -  4.0 inch OLED Display
 -  8.1 MP camera
 -  japanese specific features like infrared and FeliCa for mobile payments
 -  support for GSM, UMTS, GPRS and CDMA networks
 -  Android 4.0

 It seems that this one delivers - it has both "brians and looks", add innovation in the mix and here we are: a class A smartphone. Too bad this one's for Japan only... for now :)

 Link:  Urbano Progresso

Tablet with an attitude

 Dell Latitude 10

 Windows 8 is just around the corner and many of us are wondering about its hardware requirements from a more portable point of view...
 Here's where Dell comes in with its Latitude 10: dual core Atom processor, 2 GB of ram, 128 GB SSD, Intel integrated graphics, 10.1 inch screen with 1366x768 resolution and a fingerprint reader.
 As for the battery life, it should be able to last up to 8 to 12 hours depending on the usage and the system's configuration.

 iOS and Android are tough contenders for Microsoft in the mobile segment. The user's preferences, hardware performance, price, availability and more - will determine the next step in the mobile world evolution and we'll get the chance to witness it.

 Link: Dell

                                                     
                                             Image courtesy of neowin.net

Thunderbolt Mobo

 The Asus P8Z77-V Premium

 I remember the old days when I used to tweak the desktop pc, upgrading it with a new processor or gfx card and how I also used to overclock them, sometimes with the risk of a guarantee void... Today I prefer the extra mobility so the desktop pc's are not my weapon of choice anymore but from time to time there's innovation and that's something I can't ignore.

 Let's see what's this baby capable of: ATX motherboard with Intel Z77 chipset - supports LGA1155 processors and features four DDR3 DIMM memory slots to up to 32GB of RAM, four PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots, two PCIe 2.0 x1 slot, WiFi and Bluetooth V4.0. Connectivity-wise, it has six SATA 6.0 Gbps, three SATA 3.0 Gbps, one mini-SATA 3.0 Gbps with onboard 32GB SSD, two Gigabit Ethernet, six USB 3.0, six USB 2.0, one display port, HDMI and one Thunderbolt port.

 Intel's high-speed I/O Thunderbolt technology was released on the Apple MacBook Pro and it has recently been integrated in notebooks like the Asus G75VW, but we were yet to see it on desktop PC's.

 There's no word on pricing yet but if you're a desktop PC enthusiast this one's for you.

 Links: Asus P8Z77-V Premium
            Thunderbolt explained