Exclusive Custom Desktop Gaming System

The GameRigs team is proud to be delivering the Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars and QUAKE 4 lineup. GameRigs offers configurable desktop specifications, so you get to choose which component included or otherwise. All GameRigs Desktop Gaming PC systems are constructed from high-quality materials, cables, paints and lighting to ensure every gamers complete supremacy. It also comes with slick aluminum alloy enclosure with laser-cut effect and artwork. The Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars and QUAKE 4 desktop systems are available at three configuration levels — HEX, EGO and OMG — starting at $2199. [GameRigs]

Sony Ericsson C702 Mobile Phone in New Color

Sony Ericsson has updated its new C702 with a new color. Available in a new energy black, the handset is known as being a phone for the outdoors. The C702 features a 3.2MP camera, face detection, as well as dust and water resistant. [JustAMP]

ASUS Revealed Its Latest Bamboo-Clad Green Laptop Series

ASUS boasts Bamboo series to be truly green from its conception, production, to its eventual recycling and disposal. The notebook uses Super Hybrid Engine that can extend battery life between 35% and 70% as compared to notebooks with the same specifications but without the technology, and yet enable users to boost their systems’ performance by up to 23%. ASUS explains bamboo, which has a renewal rate that no other plant can match, is the perfect choice of material that symbolizes the company’s green policy. The ultra slim ASUS Bamboo Series notebook is currently available in two versions: a 12.1″ model that weighs 1.57kg and an 11.1″ model that weighs a mere 1.25kg. Both house Intel® Core™2 Duo processors and are fitted with DDRII RAM. The pricing and availability is yet to be disclosed, we’ll keep you posted! [ASUS]

TrekStor’s Wireless Sound Box

TrekStor has unveiled its Wireless Sound Box that streams music at a distance up to 25-meters to up to 20 of the 2.4GHz wireless speakers. You just need to connect a USB stick to the computer. The device will stream your music wirelessly to the 2.4GHz speakers, that you can place anywhere in your house. Each wireless speakers requires 4x AA batteries and offers “softtouch” coating, volume controls, and line-in for connecting audio sources directly. With your €50, you can purchase the stereo starter set that consists of a USB stick and two wireless speakers. Each additional speaker retails for €30. The TrekStor Wireless Sound Box will be available in October 2008. [Engadget]

Torch White LED Light Glove

Here is another unique conceptual torch light ‘Torch White LED Light Glove’ designed by Slovenian designer Tilen Sepic. Shaped just like a glove which can be worn around the wrist, the device will produce a working light without the hassle of shadows being reflected in the object. The light is emitted through the white LED which is a part of the device. It also features a battery pack with the light being transferred through the attached optical fibers to a specified location. Just simply point at the location and you will see light! [DesignBoom]

Harmon Kardon GLA-55 Speakers

This gorgeous looking IceBerg Speakers ‘GLA-55′ from Harmon Kardon promise to be the best 2.0 speakers on the market and come with 100-watt bi-amplified digital amplifier (sounds classy) and with DSP equalization. The touch sensitive controls and the uber cool looks surely make a style statement. The GLA-55 system will be available in autumn 2008 worldwide with no pricing revealed. [Pocket-lint]

Solar Cell Tree Charger

Check out this cool universal & usb solar-cell tree charger by Vivien Muller. You can use it to recharge your cellphone, camera, or whatever, because it has 54 tiny photovoltaic panels and an internal battery that stores energy during the day. The modular parts are connected and can be rotated infinitely creating a different tree for your favorite sunny spot at home. Unfortunately, this design is only a concept, let’s just hope it will come into production soon! [DVICE]

Toshibas-sd-multi-tool-and-sd-photo-editor-are-a-nice-touchable surprise

Toshiba is offering up a nice respite from the inane quantity of LCDs and, um, more LCDs at IFA this year. The SD Multi Tool and the SD Photo Editor are two touchable handhelds, offering up some beefy features where similar devices lack, and also skipping over some of the more traditional MID OS features that might put these over the top -- a confusing mix, but again, not an LCD, so we're hooked. The SD Multi Tool is the real wild one, offering dual 3.5-inch touchable (finger or stylus) LCDs, rated at 960 x 480 each if the spec sheet is telling the truth -- that could be a combined resolution. The device offers wireless connectivity of some sort, and can handle web browsing, email, videos, photo editing and pretty much anything else that isn't an actual phone call -- though it can't be tough to squeeze some VoIP in there. Meanwhile, the SD Photo Editor really earns its "SD" moniker with dual SD card slots, while the Multi Tool just has one microSD slot. The Photo Editor runs a similar OS, but seems distilled down to mainly the photo browsing and editing functions, with a bit of PMP functionality thrown in we hope. A 5-inch WVGA screen with 16 million colors should be plenty of room to work your magic. No word on what OS is under the hood, but it seems to be mostly homegrown Toshiba fare. We know the Multi Tool does HDMI out, and we'd hope the Photo Editor does as well, since they're both supposed to hit in 2009 for a similar price point: around $300 US.[via]

Marble LED Clock From Brando

Watch Brando has released another cool gadget in the form of the Marble LED Clock. The LED clock display time as if it projects on a piece of marble block. You can choose the Marble Clock with red or blue LED digits. The product is currently available at the Watch Brando for $48. [via]

Sony Sountina Glass Speakers at IFA 2008

Sony has showcased their super expensive Sony Sontina speaker at the IFA 2008. It is a 6 foot tall speaker that produces a 360 degree pool of sound by vibrating every corner of the organic cylinder. The speaker delivers a high quality sound with a room enhancing illumination. The Sountina Glass Speakers will be released in the future for ¥1,000,000 (about €6,500 / $10,000). However, the release date is still unknown. [AVING]

Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5

Motorola's MOTOZINE ZN5 ($TBD), co-developed with Kodak, lets you shoot pictures as easy as you talk. Featuring Kodak imaging technology, the ZN5 packs a 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, a Xenon flash, a 2.4-inch high-resolution landscape screen, and 4GB of optional external memory. The ZN5 also features ModeShift technology (sliding the lens cover transforms it from phone to camera), Kodak EasyShare software, a 3.5 mm headset jack, WiFi and Bluetooth, and an FM radio.[via]

Lotus Evora

Finally, a Lotus with an interior to match its exterior. The Lotus Evora ($TBD; 2009) is the British carmaker's new 2+2 coupe, offering 276 hp from a 3.5L V6, a curb weight of just 2,976 lbs., and an interior filled with high-end appointments like leather, a navigation system, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity, and more. Fantastic styling, adult creature comforts, and legendary Lotus handling combine to make this one of '09s hottest rides.[via]

LG's DVS450H Makes DVD Players Attractive Again, Plays DivX HD

It's becoming all about Blu-ray nowadays, but LG hasn't forgotten the DVD player: its DVS450H is doubly interesting for its design and DivX playing. Check out those sleek lines—pretty sci-fi, especially with that concealed display and sliding-door disc tray lid. LG call its shape "floating", and it can be desk or wall mounted. And its the first "DivX Certified(R) DVD player from a major manufacturer capable of playing HD video" according to LG, with playback capabilities from DVD or hard drives attached to its USB port. It's due in October for around $240
[via]

Sony Ericsson TM506, T-Mobile's First 3G Phone

Still not official, but T-Mobile says it will be less than $100 with contract when it drops in early September
Sony Ericsson piece—A-GPS, 2MP camera with video recording, Bluetooth 2.0, Memory Stick Micro slot, a barebones media player, and all the rest in a light but solid feeling flip form factor .
[via]

PSP 3000 To Have Worse Battery Life, But Sony Takes Note

The PSP 3000 will have a brighter LCD with a wider color gamut and 5 times the contrast ratio of the PSP 2000. From the shots we've seen, it blows the old screen away—and that screen was already pretty decent. There is, of course, a catch. And that catch is that the PSP will lose somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes of battery life compared to the old PSP, putting its playtime to 3 1/2 to 4 hours. But to compensate, Sony will be rereleasing the just-discontinued PSP extended battery to the market which should still provide 8-10 hours of play. [Gamespot via Maxconsole]

Sony Cyber-Shot T500

Forget the plain ol' pocket cam — the new Sony Cyber-Shot T500 ($400; September 2008) shoots both pictures and 720p HD video. It packs a 10-megapixel sensor, a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens, optical Steady Shot image stabilization, Memory Stick storage, and more. Big camera power in pocket-friendly form.[via]

Race and Blow Up Ships While Listening To Cool Tracks

Wipeout HD is a downloadable racing game for PlayStation 3 video game console. The high-definition remake will run at a resolution of 1080p at 60 frames per second. It will also includes a number of tracks found in previous games - specifically, Wipeout Pure and Wipeout Pulse. The game will let you play single player campaign, or online races up to 8 players. Equip your shuttle with three new weapons: the Repulser, Shuriken and Leech Beam. You also get to defy gravity this time with Mag-Strips. Nothing beats the thrill of competition where you get to blow out your opponents. Expect the game to be released early 2009. [WipEoutHD]

Sony To Launch 160GB PS3 In October

Sony is launching the 160GB Playstation 3 on October 31. This new model has more than twice the storage capacity of current models, an attractive feature for users with a penchant for downloading and storing videos, music and photos, in addition to games and game extras. Other features include Playstation Network content, a Blu-ray Disc player, DUALSHOCK3 wireless controllers, video chat and online play. It will be available in Europe and the US for a retail price of €449 and US$499 respectively. [Electronic House]

Canon’s Latest Entry Level Cameras A2000/A1000 IS

Canon has released their latest model to the point-and-shoot camera lineup. A2000 IS is launched as a sequel to 720 IS. It features 10-megapixel capture, a 6x optical zoom with image stabilization, a 3-inch LCD screen, and an overall slimmer housing. It will allow even complete newbie to shot stunning photos. It is available in silver and gray, and retails for $250. A cheaper version comes with A1000 IS and E1 model with slightly smaller 4x zoom and 2.5″ LCD, and is available in purple, blue, silver, and brown color choices for S1 or pink, baby blue, and white for E1. The models will be available to public late September. [Canon VIA PCMag]

Nikon D90: First DSLR To Feature Video Recording

Nikon today announced world’s first D-SLR camera with movie function, the Nikon D90. The camera has a 12MP sensor that’s capable of shooting 1280×720p video at 24fps with a 16:9 aspect ratio for up to five minutes, producing around a 600MB file. The D90 features a new lens, too. The camera is said to come equipped with a 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G DX VR. There is no word on pricing or availability at this time. [Gizmodo]

Nokia’s First GPS-enabled Handset For India

Nokia knows the big opportunity in India. So, the company will release the Nokia 6210 Navigator with the preloaded Indian GPS Maps. It is actually the first Nokia’s GPS-enabled mobile device for the Indian market that comes with localized maps of eight cities. Priced at Rs. 18,000, the Nokia 6210 also comes with an integrated in-map compass for pedestrian guidance. Nokia will add more maps of other cities in India. [PhoneArena]

Motorola i776 Mobile Phone Unveiled

Motorola has recently unveiled its new mobile phone that adopts a built-in GPS receiver and Bluetooth connectivity. The Motorola i776 is a new prepaid phone from Target. The phone can save up to 600 contacts and provides you 3.5 hours of talk time or 84 hours of standby time. The handset can also act as a wireless modem via miniUSB. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing or availability so far. [intomobile]

AT&T Releases Motorola MOTO Q Smartphone

The Motorola MOTO Q Global smartphone is now available exclusively for AT&T customers with the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 OS. This eye catching handset features GPS via AT&T’s network, 3G and CrystalTalk technology for a clear sound quality. Measuring 118mm x 66.7mm x 11.8mm and weighing 4.73 ounces, the smartphone also offers some pre-loaded features including Good Mobile Messaging, Opera browser, BlackBerry Connect and Documents To Go from DataViz which enables work with Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF files. Other features include Windows Media Player, 256MB flash and 96 MB RAM, and up to 32GB of optional microSD card. AT&T sells this handset for $149.99 with a two-year contract and qualified voice and data plans at AT&T retail stores. [PhoneArena]

RadioShack Offers Sprint’s Samsung Instinct Handset

RadioShack has planned to release Sprint’s Samsung Instinct in the US on this Labor Day weekend. RadioShack offers a special discount for the handset with the price tag of $99.99. The special pricing will start on Friday, August 29 until the Labor Day weekend and is available only for RadioShack customers who sign up for a new Sprint Simply Everything Plan.
The Samsung Instinct is known for its ability to quickly browse the Internet, access business or personal email, and share pictures with one finger tap on the touch-screen phone. Its two batteries offers up to 11 hours of talk time. Other specifications are include GPS navigation and live search capabilities, 3D maps, Digital voice mail, and stereo Bluetooth. [SlashPhone]

We heard the YP-Q1 was brewing, and now Samsung has confirmed the new player, along with a followup to the U3 thumbDAP, the previously rumored YP-U4.

It was heard the YP-Q1 was brewing, and now Samsung has confirmed the new player, along with a followup to the U3 thumbDAP, the previously rumored YP-U4. The U4 borrows a few design cues from Samsung's TV lineup, but while it's certainly sexier than the previous generation, we can't help but think it looks a bit frumpy given the teensy grey OLED screen and stingy 2GB and 4GB capacities. The players boast 16 hours of playback, DNSe 2.0, and come in rose, purple and blue flavors. Meanwhile, the Q1 (pictured) seems to be frump grown up, with a 2.4-inch QVGA LCD and those purported 4, 8 and 16GB capacities. Samsung is also touting its DNSe 3.0 in the new player, which can "upconvert" audio to improve quality... supposedly. You can score one in October in black, white or silver, while the U4 should be shipping nowish.[via]

Samsung debuts X360 "lighter than air" ultraportable

Newsflash, Samsung: your (previously rumored) new X360 laptop isn't actually lighter than air. Also newsflash: it's still pretty special. Samsung shouted a resounding "me too!" today with its new X360 13.3-inch ultraslim / ultralight / ultraportable laptop. Weighing in at 2.8 pounds and measuring as thin as 0.66-inches (1.2-inches on the fatter end), the laptop is based on a Centrino 2 ULV processor and is built to compete. 1GB of RAM is standard -- there's room for up to 4GB -- and you can pick a 64GB or 128GB SSD, or opt for a 5400RPM 120GB HDD if you're feeling boring. Graphics come from X4500 integrated graphics, and the screen runs at 1280 x 800. The best and worst news comes with the inputs and outputs; Samsung didn't integrate an optical drive, but did find room for a 7-in-1 card reader, three USB ports, PCI ExpressCard/34, HDMI, VGA, LAN and a docking port. There's naturally WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR and a 1.3 megapixel camera. Battery life is specced at 6 to 10 hours, but we're guessing the upper end of that spectrum will add considerably to the weight. No word on price or availability, but as far as we know Samsung hasn't gone backsies on its "no computers for those dirty Americans" policy, so it looks like we're stuck with the other dozen or so similarly specced laptops out there.[via]

Sony Launched Cybershot DSC-T500

Sony has another Cybershot for us, the DSC-T500. This is a 10 megapixel digital camera which also knows how to record 720p videos at 30 frames per second in the MPEG4 H.264 codec.
The camera appears to be a direct result of popular demand. Here’s what Sony says about the T500:
The camera can record up to 10 minutes of video. Zooming is available while recording. Still capture and high-sensitivity shooting are also available for a low lit environement. The T500 will be available some time later next month for about $400.via

Nokia announces Vertu Signature with 3G

Nokia has finally updated what stood as an icon for money and luxury until now with a few improvements that should have CEOs and fat-walleted friends that you know all excited. But 3G is not the only improvement this richboy toy is getting as WiFi is onboard too with a few changes in its outward design. We know specs don’t matter if you are fixated on buying it, but for us less mortals, the Vertu Signature has a QVGA OLED display of 320×240 pixels with 16 million colors, Bluetooth, WAP 2.0 browser, email support, and VoIP. It also has a SIM tray allowing for easy swapping between your work and personal SIM cards with support for WCDMA dual-band 2100/850 MHz and GSM quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies. We don’t know when Nokia will decide to spit this out and for how much.via

2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe

Get the great looks of the convertible without soft top with the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe ($TBA). Available in standard (173 hp) and GXP (260 hp) versions, the coupe is pretty much mechanically identical to the convertible, save for the roof. You won't have to give up all the open-air fun with the coupe, however — it sports a removable hard targa top, and a soft fabric panel to put in place if the weather gets bad while the hard top is at home. [via]

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

As if Lamborghini really needs to release souped-up versions of current models, they've just announced an enhanced Gallardo coupe. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 ($TBA) crams in a 5.2-liter V10 engine that delivers 560 horsepower. In addition to new front and rear fascias, the four-wheel-drive Gallardo LP560-4 sports an improved suspension and improved fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Other goodies include Bi-Xenon headlights for night driving and LED daytime running lights. [via]

Metal Gear Solid 4

After all this time, why miss out on Snake's final mission? Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots ($60) is being touted as the final installment in the long-running stealth action series, and should see the return of some of your favorite characters from previous MGS adventures. Unfortunately, the game has been kept under surprisingly tight wraps, so there are few details to go around — but rest assured, the game will be gorgeous, intense, and, knowing series creator Hideo Kojima, a hell of a lot of fun.[via]

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09

Tiger may be laid up until next year, but that doesn't mean he won't be making an appearance on your TV. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 ($60-$40) ups the ante from last year's version with in-game coaching and improvement tips from Woods' real-life coach Hank Haney, a new Club Tuner that lets you calibrate your clubs to fit your "swing," and 15 mini-games to keep things going after the round is over. Fore!!![via]

HTC unveils Diamond-like S740 smartphone

Today HTC announced its new S740, a Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Edition smartphone with a QVGA display and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The S740 adopts the style of HTC's popular Touch Diamond, but shares much more in common with the S710 and S740 smartphones that HTC has put out in the past. One notable upgrade from those devices, however, is the addition of a 4th row to the keyboard for the space and shift/control keys.
As a Windows Mobile Standard Edition device, the 2.4" QVGA display on the S740 lack touchscreen abilities. But the phone does come equipped with 7.2Mbps HSDPA 3G support for the 900 and 2100MHz frequency bands, as well as quad-band GSM/EDGE support. And like the Touch Diamond, the S740 sports a 3.2 megapixel camera, though it lacks the Touch Diamond's autofocus system.
The S740 features 256MB of internal storage and a whopping 256MB of application RAM. A microSD memory card slot provides extra storage room for media files and apps, while WiFi and Bluetooth give users extra connectivity options. A GPS (or AGPS) navigation module will be on board the S740 as well, as will an FM radio.
The S740 comes equipped with a 1000mAh battery that should provide for up to 6.3/5.3 hours of GSM/UMTS talk time or 11.6/16.6 days of GSM/UMTS standby time. The HTC S740 is scheduled to become available across Europe in September of this year. No word yet on pricing or specific carrier availability.[via]

USB Jewel Thumb Drive Series

Brando comes back with the series of USB thumb drives with decorative crystals. You can attach it to your cellphone or keys with the strap included. However, I have no idea why Brando didn’t mention the storage capacity. The USB Jewel Thumb Drive Series is currently available in Tear Drop, Ribbon, Classical, Skeleton, Fortune and Diamond varieties. The Classical USB Jewel Thumb Drive is my favorite. Measuring 52mm x 19mm x 8mm and weights 16grams, the USB Jewel Thumb Drive Series retail for $39 each. Find out more pictures after the jump. [Brando]

Chrome Lamborghini

For those who have $630000USD laying around and love bling, this chrome Lamborghini Murcielgo LP640 is just for you.[via]

UK Stretches Waterproof Capability

Plasma Product Innovation of the UK has successfully developed a chemical which is touted to make any material 100% waterproof. This chemical is already being shared with sportswear manufacturers, and it would be interesting to see how it is applied in the world of personal consumer electronics. The process known as "ion masking" will create a water-repelling membrane over materials, so assuming your iPhone is coated with this, dropping it into the loo due to a bad case of butterfingers won't bother you one bit - other than having to fish it out from the porcelain throne, of course. If this sort of waterproof protection sounds familiar, perhaps it is due to our coverage of the Shellback Coating? Would be interesting to see which manufacturer jumps aboard this train first[via]

Shooter Fire Extinguisher

Eunjung Kim, Yangwoo Kim & Junyi Heo have designed a cool fire extinguisher that comes in the form of the Shotgun. Dubbed as the Shooter fire extinguisher, the gun features comes loaded with CO2 cartridges with a laser guidance system to help you hit the target in the fire emergency. There is also an alarm button to alert people around you before you shot the rubber CO2 cartridges. Find out more pictures to get more details. [Yanko]

Nokia 6300i GSM Mobile Phone

The Nokia 6300i GSM cell phone features a fully integrated VoIP client. The handset can store a huge 2,000 VoIP, home and cell phones numbers. There is no word on pricing so far. [Press Release]

Upcoming Nokia N-Gage 2

According to the official N-Gage blog, Nokia will release the N-Gage 2 mobile gaming handheld later this year. Right now, there are two companies signed on to support the platform including EA Mobile and Gameloft. The N-Gage 2 will certainly cost more than the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.Via N-Gage Blog

Nokia N96 Mobile Phone Will Be Released in The U.S

The highly anticipated Nokia’s N96 mobile phone will be released in North America very soon. This high-end smartphone features cool specifications including a 2.8 inch LCD display, 16GB internal memory, 5MP camera, Wi-Fi connectivity, N-Gage support and 3G connectivity. I think the N96 will be another iPhone 3G competitor. However, the US version does not have an integrated digital TV tuner since the DVB-H standard is unavailable in North America. The new Nokia N96 smartphone will retails for $900 as it rolls out in Q4. [DigitalTrends]