New Nintendo DS Tomorrow?

MCV reports that Nintendo will announce a new updated version of the Nintendo DS tomorrow morning. Their sources in Japan “whispered” that Satoru Iwata will make a press release at 5am UK time. Details are blurry (as always) but the new console is at least expected to come with MP3 playing and camera functions.[Gizmodo]

Google Claims Most Efficient Data Centers Ever

Responding to criticism for its secrecy over its data centers, Google has lifted the veil a little on how much energy its information hotbeds use. The world's largest search engine insisted that Google-designed data centers used nearly five times less energy than conventional facilities, and launched a website to inform environmentally-bent customers on their 5-step approach to efficiency.
The move is important since data centers are becoming an ever-increasing drain on the energy grid, accounting for about 1.5 percent of all electricity consumed in the U.S. in 2006 (expected to rise to 2.5 percent in three years). While the efficiency levels Google touted are admirable, data center trackers cautioned that the test results hadn't been verified by a third party. [NYTimes]

Electric Personal Vehicle Concept for 2020 by Sergio Luna

Are you still crazy about having long cars like Mercedes or BMW? This new car designer has introduced a car design that can save a lot of energy that is required to keep a car moving. According to the designer, it is a futuristic car for the year 2020. It is based on segway transport technology which is a complete solution for traffic as well as contamination problems. The car is powered by 4 electric motors i.e. two in each wheel and it also has batteries for keeping the energy. Car is really very small in size and runs on 2 wheels only with a seating arrangement for one person. If you are the only one to travel daily then why to purchase a family car, go for this one.[TUVIE]

Philips Xenium X600 Mobile Phone

Philips makes us busy with their new Xenium X600 handset. This entry level phone features 2MP camera, Stereo Bluetooth connectivity, GSM/EDGE, microSD memory card slot and 8.5 hours of talk time. No word on pricing or availability so far. [JustAMP]

Samsung Pixon 8MP Camera Phone

Samsung today unveiled the Pixon, which is a 8MP camera phone with a full touchscreen display. Measuring at only 13.8mm thin, the handset features some of cool specifications including a 3.2 inch WQVGA full touchscreen display, an 8MP camera with a 16x digital zoom, music player that supports MP3, AAC, e-AAC+, WMA file formats, FM radio, DNSe, Bluetooth, and an internal memory of 200MB (Micro SD card compatible). The Samsung Pixon camera phone will be available in mid-October 2008 in France. Pricing info is still unavailable at this time. [Akihabara]

Carl Zeiss Cinemizer Mobile Eyewear

Carl Zeiss is a name often associated with digital camera lens. The German Optics Specialist has released the Cinemizer, which is a portable home cinema goggles that weights at only 0.25 pounds. Wearing this goggle, you will feel like you were watching a movie on a 39 inch display. The Cinemizer is powered by the cell phone it is connected to, while the built-in rechargeable battery is able to play movies continuously for up to 4 hours. The Carl Zeiss Cinemizer is compatible with the Nokia N96, N95 and the iPhone. The gadget features adjustable earphones and interchangeable nose pads. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [dcviews]

Philips LCD TV With Interchangeable Frames

Philips has released its new Flavors line of LCD TVs with the interchangeable frames that are available in 22 inch, 32 inch and 42 inch. The 42 inch variant offers Full HD resolution (1080p), 30,000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 500cd/m2 brightness and two HDMI ports. The 22 inch, 32 inch and 42 inch models are priced at €549, €799 and €1,199, respectively. Each purchase of these new Flavors line of LCD TVs also comes with two interchangeable frames. [MyTechnology]

Keep Your MacBook Chilled With Targus’ Chill Mat

Targus has a new gadget to keep your MacBook cool. The new Chill Mat is actually a simple laptop cooler that is powered by USB port and offers two powerful fans to keep your MacBook chilled. The Targus Chill Mat is perfect for MacBook Pros. $50. [Gizmodo]

New iPhone Competitor From Emblaze Mobile

We never heard about the Emblaze Mobile. However, it is actually one of the largest Israeli mobile phone manufacturer. The company will release a new mobile phone in the form of the Edelweiss. This iPhone 3G competitor is a touch-screen 3G handset that comes equipped with an internal GPS and provides 8 or 16GB of storage capacity. The resolution of the LCD display is 854 x 480, which is higher than the iPhone and HTC Touch HD. Emblaze Mobile’s Edelweiss will be released in Russia next month. [Engadget via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Peugeot Competition Spits Out Kickass Concept Car

If you come from the future confused and lost in this world this might be your missing vehicle. Straight out of year 2020 the Peugeot competition this RD concept car is everything you want; speed, comfort, space, and even cool. It operates mainly through articulation meaning you can talk to it and it will give you feedback on road conditions, traffic, and route information, etc. It can compact itself so you can maneuver better around high trafficked areas so you can get to your destination faster. Let’s hope this isn’t just for show. [Tuvie via SpeedFlux]

Sony Blu-ray Disc Changer Can Hold 400 Blu-ray Discs

That’s right! Sony’s Blu-ray disc charger offers BD-Live capability, RS-232C controls and is able to hold up to 400 Blu-ray discs. That’s amazing! You can add all of your Blu-ray movie collection onto this Blu-ray charger. The device is also compatible with DVDs and CDs. The pricing and availability info are still unknown. I am sure it will be expensive. [CruchGear]

iPod nano 4G Clone

Strange that the iPod nano 4G is not out yet, but enterprising folk from China have already come up with cloned versions as seen here. Since it does not have the mandatory Apple logo and lack non-apple software, this must be released to fleece people who don't frequent gadget sites. No idea on the specifications, but always wait for an official announcement or release of a device before you make a purchase to make sure that everything's legit.[UBERGIZMO]

PSP and 360 Chatpad are a match hacked in heaven

Some dedicated hackers have finally managed to get the PSP and Microsoft's Xbox 360 Chatpad typing. There are still a few kinks to smooth out, but the hard part seems over, with l0rdnic0 managing a tiny bit of soldiering using a PSP remote cable and some software from the Open Keyboard Project. It's all still pretty nerdy at the moment, and we're still miffed at that Logic 3 getting cancelled way back when, but we suppose this will have to do.[ENGADGET]

Bike Design with an iPod Dock

Here comes something cool for all bike riders. Check out this bike design for Polygon which is a combination of standard bike and music player. Today, everyone prefers music while driving, at the gym, at work, on the street or even in library. Music has become the lifestyle of today’s generation and therefore, this bike is designed with the rhythm of today’s lifestyle. There is a music player attached with the adjustable steering and it can turn the energy of the bike into power and automatically store it in the battery which can be later used for light at night and brake light. Style and amazing look is something that this bike surely offers.[TUVIE]

The Ferrari Monza Concept

Part motorcycle, part dragonfly, the Ferrari Monza Concept could just be the single-manned roadster of the future. This open-cockpit street beast transforms at higher speeds, with the rear fins lifting off the ground to reduce friction and drag. As the rear section lifts, this four-wheeler becomes two, making this Monza roadster a bird in flight with its front tires planted firmly on the pavement. While this concept may never see the open road, we must salute designer Iman Maghsoudi and the people at Ferrari on this collab… [GEARCRAVE]