The Apple iPad

OK so amongst all the rumours it seems there is no smoke without Fire. A little while ago Apple announced the launch of the iPad, I mean tablet, I mean iPad!

In terms of details, what we know so far is it is a little over a centimetre thick, and weighs in a little over 1 and a half pounds. As standard it comes with a 9.7-inch touchscreen IPS LCD display, and is powered … Continue Reading

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Interestingly Jason Calacanis (@Jason) has broke today he has been a beta Apple Tablet tester. And before you laugh this off, the guy is the founder of some off the biggest tech stuff out there including Weblogs, TechCrunch50 and Engadget. Although he hasn’t put up any pic’s he is reporting;

• Two sizes. one about double the size of an iPhone and one is 20% smaller than a Macbook air
• Wireless charging using optional base station
• Facial Recognition (really?!)
• Multiple tablet connections via Wi-Fi
• Nitendo Wii innovation for games
• Built in HDTV tuner
• Two cameras, front and back
• Short battery life if playing games, though a solar … Continue Reading
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Rumours were confirmed today that Nokia has opened up it’s Ovi-Maps to it’s users for free. Ovi-Maps includes voice direction, traffic information, speed camera and limit warnings (the last few only available in certain countries). And if you are on foot you can also expect guided shortcuts through parks etc. in certain cities.

Bearing in mind it is only available on a few select Nokia devices, you may be thinking ‘this is nothing compared to Google’. Well you will be pleased to know it works offline too, which should help on data charges, battery life etc.

Devices Ovi-Maps is currently available on includes; N97 Mini, 5800 XpressMusic, 5800 navigation edition, E52, E55, E72, 5230, 6710 navigator, 6730 classic and X6. With the N97 coming next week (we hope!)

Using Ovi-Maps? Please let us know what you think in our comments section below.

See the video below the break… Continue Reading

Coming to the app store near you, expect a lite version of Adobe’s Photoshop for the iPhone. The world famous leaders in imagery software are releasing photoshop.com, which as well as a version of Photoshop for iPhone it also included 2GB of online storage for your photos etc.

The app will include sketch outlines, a variety of blur effects, B&W conversion, brightening options and simple cropping and mirroring tools amongst others.

Just hitting the App Store in the US and expect it in the UK very soon!

Dyson Fan, the Air Multiplier

Probably the coolest fan I have ever seen, yes it may also be the most expensive, but did I mention this is probably the coolest fan I have ever seen!?!

First we had the vacuum cleaners, which made Simon Dyson a household name, and one of the worlds most famed inventors. Next they delivered us a hand dryer, which in my eyes is still the best, and most fun hand drying experience I … Continue Reading

At last, it seems that flash is coming to your mobile. Although apps allow you to watch youtube movies and the like, flash is currently not available for your normal smartphone browser to view other video sites, ads etc.

Well Adobe has just announced that a full version of flash will be hitting mobile devices soon. Starting with Windows Mobile and Palm Pre, then Symbian and Android and closely followed by Blackberry. Noticed I am missing someone?! Yes Apple it seems and still not willing to play ball and at present there is no news of flash coming to the … Continue Reading

Good news! After yesterdays announcement that Orange will be selling the iPhone from late 2009, it is now Vodafone’s turn to get in on the act.

The deal, announced this morning comes after O2’s exclusive deal with Apple ended, fueling speculation of more widespread availability of the iPhone in the UK. Vodafone hope to be offering the iPhone early in 2010 and have announced you can already register your interest on their website (although we cannot find that link at the time of writing).

Vodafone believe that not having access to the Apple iPhone was a key reason why the operator … Continue Reading

LG BL40 The new LG Chocolate

The worst kept secret in mobile tech (well nearly) has been running around for ages with the new LG BL40 pics popping up left right and center. Well finally we have some official shots to feast our eyes on. It does look pretty sweet but being tall and thin it just seems impractical to me, far too many apps on the front page so don’t even worry about buying … Continue Reading

New Blackberry Curve 8530

BlackBerry have announced details of the new Curve, the 8520. Aimed at first time smartphone buyers, expect this phone to be affordable and pushed hard at markets who have not embraced the famous BBness!

Improvements are everywhere it seems, although keeping in line with the traditional size and shape, expect the new Curve to be media friendly with the addition of three new multimedia buttons on the top of the device, allowing for quick and easy control of music playback. Continue Reading

Ha, check this shit out! Well it is Summer (judging by the rain at my window!) and no doubt many of us will be hitting the watersports (not that kind!) over the holidays.

The JetLev- Fly Water Jet Pack is watersports with a difference, an engine sits on the top of the water and pumps water up through the 10 metre hose and into the jet pack. This then spurts out water in 2 streams and can reach an altitude of 10 metres and a top speed of 30mph, the thing will apparently carry on going for 200 miles before needing a refuel.

Amazingly this thing is in production, but you might choke on the £160 K price tag! Check out the video after the break. Continue Reading