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MOTORCYCLES

World's first all-electric 24-hour endurance motocross race to be held in California

By Loz Blain

20:36 March 18, 2009 PDT

Zero Motorcycles 'X'

When the flag drops, the bullsh*t stops, as they say in racing, and few sectors in the auto market have as much to prove as electric motorcycles. The performance potential of electric bikes is almost unbounded, with massive advantages over petrol bikes in so many areas - and battery technology is starting to catch up with the market's needs - but until recently, there's been no international competitive showcase for the top level of electric motorcycles. Just this week, the FIM announced a zero-emissions TT Grand Prix on the Isle of Man in June - and paved the way for electric bikes to compete in the future against top-level petrol bikes. Now, off-road specialists Zero Motorcycles are gearing up for the world's first all-electric 24-hour endurance motocross race in California on April 4. The flag has dropped on electric racing. Time to see who's got the goods, and who's been telling porkies. Read More

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Magic mirror charts muscular activity in real time

By Darren Quick

00:52 March 12, 2009 PDT

A male model struts his stuff for the media

March 12, 2009 Let’s be honest, for most people exercising is a bit of a pain and the following day you can wind up sore in muscles you didn’t even know you were using. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a system that could help lessen such painful surprises by displaying muscular activity in real time. Read More

CAMERAS AND IMAGING

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH1 features 1080p video capture

By Noel McKeegan

17:54 March 5, 2009 PST

Panasonic Lumix GH-1

Panasonic's freshly unveiled Lumix DMC-GH1 joins the growing list of prosumer digital SLR models capable of capturing HD video - in this case full HD (1920 x 1080) video at 24 fps or HD video (1280 x 720) at 60 fps backed by a specially designed 14-140mm lens featuring low-noise and continuous auto focusing (AF) capability. Read More

AROUND THE HOME

The Vue personal video network

By David Greig

00:48 March 4, 2009 PST

Vue Camera

Wondering what is going on at home or in the office while you are away? Avaak, a leader in the supply of ultra low-power easy-to-use, wire-free video technology has just launched its Vue™ personal video network. Combining real-time remote video viewing and Internet connectivity, the wire-free Vue system is a network of small, magnetic mounted, battery-powered wireless cameras with a range of up to 300 feet that can transmit an estimated one million frames on a single battery. Read More

CAMERAS AND IMAGING

Samsung launches AMOLED screened compact digital camera

By Matt Kennedy

23:46 February 25, 2009 PST

Samsung TL320, 12MP compact digital camera, front view

Samsung Electronics seem to be busy beavers of late, with new products landing on the shelves all over the place. The latest releases, just in time for PMA09, are the TL320 and HZ15W, the former featuring a hi-tech, hi-res three-inch AMOLED screen and the latter, a class beating 10x optical zoom. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Hybrid game/movie Blu-ray discs coming to the PS3 this year

By Tim Hanlon

19:01 February 12, 2009 PST

Hybrid movie/game discs coming to the PS3

There's a lot of space on a 50GB Blu-ray disk. So much so that many PlayStation 3 developers are padding up to 50% of it with the data equivalent of whitespace, pushing content to the outside of the disc to decrease load times. Sony plans to change this with a hybrid movie/game disc, and expects at least two titles on shelves by the end of 2009. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

IOGEAR's new wireless multimedia solution

By Darren Quick

23:14 January 27, 2009 PST

IOGEAR's new wireless multimedia solution

With so many people downloading video content via their PC, IOGEAR have decided to make the process of getting said content from the study to the lounge room a fuss-free, and more importantly, cable-free affair. The company's Wireless USB Audio/Video Kit unveiled at CES 2009 can stream audio and video content from a PC to a monitor or TV with VGA input up to 30 feet away. Read More

CAMERAS AND IMAGING

Tough new compact among Panasonic's 2009 camcorder offerings

By Noel McKeegan

21:04 January 26, 2009 PST

Panasonic SRD-SW21

Designed to keep up when your weekend exploits get a little rough, Panasonic's new SDR-SW21 compact camcorder is dustproof, waterproof up to 6.5 feet (in both fresh and salt water) and shockproof enough to sustain a 4-foot drop. Due for release in April at a price of around the USD$400 mark, the SDR-SW21 records to SD/SDHC Memory Cards and includes a 0.6 second quick-start recording feature. Read More

SPY GEAR

MP4 Watch records and displays video – and tells time!

By Darren Quick

20:28 January 25, 2009 PST

Thanko MP4 Watch

Watching the clock gets a whole new meaning with Thanko’s MP4 Watch. Seemingly straight out of Q’s arsenal the watch that features a full color 1.8-inch LCD screen as well as a voice recorder and tiny camera that can record video at 352 x 288 resolution and take photos at 640 x 480 resolution – perfect for any aspiring James Bond wannabes. Read More

CAMERAS AND IMAGING

Scuba Camera Mask shoots 720P HD video

By Noel McKeegan

23:41 January 22, 2009 PST

Liquid Image Scuba Series HD320

Liquid Image has seriously upgraded its range of camera scuba masks with the introduction of its HD Scuba Series. The mask gives divers a simple to operate, hands-free tool for taking 720P (1280 x 720) video at 30 frames per second (with audio) as well as 5 MP (2560 x 1920) stills. Read More

CHILDSPLAY

WowWee 's Wi-Fi Spyball

By Emily Clark

20:29 January 13, 2009 PST

WowWee Spyball

A scaled back version of the Rovio Wi-Fi robot webcam, the Spyball from WowWee is a remote controlled, Wi-Fi enabled, transforming robotic ball that allows kids to see what their brother or sister is up to, as well as checking out what’s for dinner in the kitchen – all undetected. Read More

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

More MiFi: Interview with Novatel's Jon Driscoll

By Noel McKeegan

10:01 January 11, 2009 PST

MiFi (top) size comparison with iPhone

Novatel's clever, compact and compelling MiFi device combines a wireless access point, an internet router, and a 3G modem card into a package that's the size of a business card. Dave Weinstein spoke to Jon Driscoll, Novatel Wireless' VP of Global Product Managment, to learn more. See the video after the jump. Read More

CAMERAS AND IMAGING

Casio brings high speed video to a compact format

By Kate Seamer

23:33 January 9, 2009 PST

The Casio EX-FC100

Casio impressed everyone last year by displaying their high speed technology in the EX-F1 and EX-FH20 prosumer digital cameras. The high speed technology enabled functions like high burst shooting and high speed video, allowing users to capture images and video faster than the eye can see - providing an ultra slow motion effect. Now, at CES 2009, Casio has announced that it has squished these functions into a compact camera with its new EXILIM models, the EX-FS10 and the EX-FC100. By bringing the art of high speed photography into a convenient pocket sized form, Casio has once again brought digital camera standards to a new level. Both cameras are capable of up to a 30 shot-per-second burst rate (at 6.0 megapixel resolution) and high-speed movies at a maximum of 1000 fps. Regular images can be captured at 9.1 megapixels. Read More

PERSONAL COMPUTING

Minoru 3D Webcam to launch at CES

By Noel McKeegan

23:25 January 5, 2009 PST

Minoru 3D Webcam to launch at CES

3D vision systems have been threatening to make the transition from quirky novelty to mainstream consumer product for some time now, and though the jury is still out on whether that will actually happen, we can certainly expect a flurry of 3D products to hit the market during 2009 - starting with this one. Using two cameras incorporated into a single stand to produce a stereoscopic effect, the Minoru 3D webcam's image can be viewed in 3D using the familiar red and cyan 3D glasses. Read More

CAMERAS AND IMAGING

Pentax Optio P70 compact – 12 MPX plus 720p video

By Mike Hanlon

19:47 January 5, 2009 PST

Pentax Optio P70 compact – 12 MPX plus 720p video

January 6, 2009 Digital still image and video continue to converge with Pentax announcing the US$200 Optio P70 at CES. The ultra-slim P70 takes 12 megapixel still images and 720p video, sadly at just 15 FPS, but it’s a start. There’s a 4X optical zoom (equivalent to 27.5mm-110mm), a 2.7 inch high-resolution, wide-angle view LCD panel, and new Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology to assure sharp images with low noise even in poor lighting. Read More

SPY GEAR

LightSpeed binoculars transmit sound and video

By Kyle Sherer

15:38 December 22, 2008 PST

LightSpeed Binoculars

December 22, 2008 Torrey Pines Logic has designed an optical system that allows people to speak to the person they’re looking at. The LightSpeed uses infrared LEDs to transmit the wearer’s voice via a secure optical beam to another LightSpeed model. The data channel used by the binoculars can accommodate Ethernet, video streaming and multi-channel audio data, and the devices transmit data at 1Mpbs, at distances exceeding 5km. Read More

ELECTRONICS

Toshiba to launch 16GB microSDHC

By Darren Quick

04:52 December 2, 2008 PST

Toshiba's new microSDHC and SDHC memory cards

The ever-increasing rise in memory capacities continues with Toshiba launching an industry largest 16GB microSDHC memory card onto the market. They have also further extended their range by adding ultra fast read write 8GB and 16GB SDHC cards. Read More

CAMERAS AND IMAGING

Nikon's portable viewing surprise package: the Media Port UP

By Noel McKeegan

18:03 November 27, 2008 PST

Nikon Media Port UP

Here’s one we didn’t see coming. Nikon is much better known for capturing media through its cameras and lenses so the announcement of a multi-tasking portable viewer might have slipped past the media gaze as one of those weird things photographers have. It’s not – it’s for everyone and we think the Wi-Fi ready Media Port UP headset, which offers video comparable to viewing a 50-inch large screen from a distance of three meters and motion sensor control, could well find a niche among the emerging crop of portable media viewing solutions. Read More

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Lacie's LaCinema Rugged hard drive boasts HDMI output

By Noel McKeegan

20:33 November 17, 2008 PST

LaCinema Rugged with remote control

While retaining the same shock-resistant form factor as its predecessors, Lacie's latest addition to its Rugged line of portable hard disk drives is the first to sport an HDMI output for direct playback on HDTVs. Read More

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Myvu Video Eyewear gets iPhone compatibility

By Noel McKeegan

18:11 November 3, 2008 PST

Myvu Video Eyewear gets iPhone compatibility

Myvu has announced that its flagship Myvu Crystal video glasses now work with the Apple iPhone. The 82 gram, USB rechargeable Crystal model tops the company's range with 640 x 480 (VGA) resolution and a 22.5 degrees diagonal field-of-view and ship with noise-cancelling earphones from Ultimate Ears. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Belkin's FlyWire provides wireless HD AV

By Kyle Sherer

16:53 October 31, 2008 PDT

Belkin's FlyWire provides wireless HD AV

Available from January 2009, Belkin’s FlyWire wirelessly delivers uncompressed 1080p True Cinema HD content from Blu-ray players, receivers, video-game consoles, and set-top boxes to HDTVs and projectors. FlyWire operates in the open 5GHz band, and intelligently manages its own connection, adjusting frequency and power to avoid interference. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Onkyo upgrades THX Certified Home Theater Package

By Darren Quick

21:48 October 30, 2008 PDT

The Onkyo HT-S9100THX

The new Onkyo HT-S9100THX combines a home theater receiver with a 7.1-channel home theater speaker system, all of which were designed to conform to THX's Integrated System Plus certification protocols. It also boasts1080p capable HDMI v.1.3 connectivity, Faroudja DCDi video upscaling, Audyssey 2EQ and Dynamic EQ, and complete decoding for the latest high resolution audio formats. The system also includes the new THX Loudness Plus technology which compensates for the tonal and spatial shifts that occur when the volume level is reduced below the reference levels. Read More

MUSIC

Daito Manabe demonstrates bizarre electrified face-dancing

By Loz Blain

23:38 October 27, 2008 PDT

Daito Manabe

October 28, 2008 Tokyo's Daito Manabe, an electronic music producer, programmer and designer, has pioneered a fascinating new form of music performance. In the YouTube video after the jump, Manabe wires his face up to a series of electrodes that cause his facial muscles to twitch and distort in sync with the music. A bit harrowing to watch, but compelling nonetheless. Read More

PERSONAL COMPUTING

Gateway debuts new MC-Series notebook line

By Darren Quick

23:31 October 27, 2008 PDT

The black MC7803u and burgundy MC7801u from Gateway.

Gateway’s new MC-Series notebook line signals its multimedia intentions known with a 16-inch edge-to-edge glass 1366x768 resolution widescreen display and illuminated multimedia touch controls. The new notebook line features an ambient light sensor which adjusts screen brightness according to the external light, while the LED illuminated keyboard is backlit for users burning the midnight oil. Read More

ELECTRONICS

Wireless HDMI solution from Gefen

By Darren Quick

21:09 October 7, 2008 PDT

Gefen's Wireless for HDMI Extender receiver unit

Cords and wires are the bane of any technophile’s existence. They are a pain to set up and inevitably form an unruly tangle that's just plain messy. The introduction of HDMI went a long way to reducing the unsightly clutter running from behind the lounge room AV set up by combining high definition sound and video in one convenient cable. But now connectivity solutions company Gefen has gone one step further with their Wireless for HDMI Extender, which comprises a local sender unit which is paired to a receiver unit at a remote location. Read More

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