Do you need a new PMP in your life? Cube just happens to have one! The H600HDMI PMP is a 5-inch device that will boast an 800 x 480 resolution touchscreen display, HDMI connectivity, 720p/1080i video support and support for pretty much any video and audio file invented by mankind since the Declaration of Independence.

Other features include a eBook viewer, a photo viewer, FM radio, gaming platform and a Sony PSP-inspired GUI. The H600HDMI PMP is just 6.99mm thick which makes it one of the thinnest gadgets available so far. The device lacks WiFi support and there’s no Internet browsing which might make you lose interested in this Cube PMP.

The H600HDMI PMP will be available in China for $73 but there’s no telling if it will ever head to other markets too.

via MP4 Nation

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We told you some time ago that Barnes & Noble was gearing up to launch an ereader that would go up against Amazon’s Kindle but haven’t heard much about it since. Well the day has finally come that the Android powered Barnes & Noble Nook has been announced.

As you can see from the above picture this device features both an e-ink display for reading ebooks and a color touchscreen for easy navigation. Additionally, the device will feature both 3G connectivity (thanks to AT&T) and WiFi. What’s even better is if you hop on a WiFi network at a Barnes & Noble retail location you will be able to browse through entire ebooks for free. Storage wise you’ll find 2GB of internal space with a memory card slot located on the back.

You can pre-order the Nook now, here, for $259 here with orders being fulfilled in November.

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For those that want to give their alarm clock a more personalized look should check out the Hannspree XV-S Photo Alarm Clock. This guy will allow you to display any of the stored photos within, and even has seven animated themes. You can choose an analog or digital clock for this 4.3 inch screen, and it is capable of playing wav or MP3 files. It is priced at $90 USD.

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There has been much hype about the Jabra Stone. Part of it is its unique design as the headset fits in the charger to make a seemingly seamless smooth stone. It also has a touch sensitive shell for its controls rather than the traditional buttons.

It has a talk time of 2 hours, plus a dock that is good for three extra charges. The standby time is reportedly 12 days. The Jabra Stone will hit AT&T stores on November 8th, with a price of $130.

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Although at some point it seemed that T-Mobile and Microsoft will not be able to recover that Sidekick lost data, the two companies figured out a way to recover stuff after all. The first thing to be fully restored is the contacts list of your phone. What you have to do is go to My T-Mobile webpage, download your contacts and restore them. While you’re at it you could also consider backing them up because who knows when this could happen again.

T-Mobile has provided detailed instructions on how to retrieve the lost contacts list so all you have to do is go ahead and get them. Before we declare Microsoft and Danger the heroes of the day we’ll have to also see everything else being brought back from the death and restored to your Sidekick phone.

via T-Mobile

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Spring Designs has introduced Alex, the first e-book based on the Google Android carrying full browsing capabilities as well as dual screen interaction technology, the Duet Navigator. The Alex combines the ability to read on a monochrome EPD screen while displaying the dynamic hyperlinked information on the secondary screen in full color. Alex is the first Google Android-based e-book device to provide full Internet browsing over Wi-Fi or mobile networks such as 3G, EVDO/CDMA and GSM.

There is no word yet on when the Alex would be made available since Spring Design is still in talks with major content providers. Hopefully something definite would come out at the end of the year.

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Not too long ago rumors began to surface that RIM was working on a Bluetooth enabled BlackBerry watch that would give users the ability to preview messages, see who is calling and more without having to whip their handset out.

Today, CrackBerry has gotten their hands on the above pictures of what they are saying is the official BlackBerry watch possibly called the inPulse. This device was apparently manufactured out of house for RIM and features an OLED screen.

We’ll have to wait until more information is made known regarding this device.

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PowerPak is a new and useful device made by Technocel, which can be considered a all-in-1 portable charger. Thanks to the big number of interchangeable tips, users can easily charge a lot of different devices, be it a PDA, a MP3 Player, a bluetooth headset, or a Portable Media Player.

Another positive point is that the PowerPak meets the Energy Star requirements, in other words, it only draws a minimal power from the wall outlet. In terms of numbers, the PowerPak is able to make the battery of a cellphone last more 3 hours, and it even has a LED indicator that shows how much battery charge is left. It is available for $40 at the beginning of November.

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We are all aware that there was already an initial Star Trek flash drive released some months back. Apparently here is another one, the IMM Vulcan USB 2GB Flash Drive. The hand sign is obvious and familiar and many try to imitate. The bottom line is that if you are an avid Star Trek fan, this is one storage solution you should not pass up. The IMM Vulcan USB 2GB Flash Drive retails for about $35.99.

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On top of the Flash Survivor Drive that was announced earlier today, Corsair has presented a new model on the Flash Voyager GT series that can now handle 128GB of memory. This upgrade doesn’t mean they forgot about flash drives with less memory, because you’ve still got 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions.

As usual, the Corsair Flash Voyager GT has a rubber housing to make it resistant, and it works with different operative systems including the Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. As for the prices, the 16GB Voyager GT will cost approximately $37, the 32GB can be bought for $87, the 64GB is priced at $180, and lastly, the 128GB version will cost $380, that is, after a mail-in rebate.

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Even the USB drives need their share of rugged make and that is what Corsair has in mind. With sensitive data normally stored in them, toughening them up through a super-strong aluminum casing is a good idea. And if you want one that can really withstand the extreme conditions, the 64GB Flash Survivor USB drive from Corsair should be something worth having. The drive is comes with a molded, shock-dampening collar and EPDM seal, which provides water-resistance to a depth of 200 meters.

This drive has already been tested through the worst scenarios which include being run over, dropped, baked and boiled. The Corsair 64GB Flash Survivor USB drive is now available through Corsair authorized dealers which may want to consider coming out with larger storage drives considering the files people put in these portable solutions today.

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I don’t know about you, but there are times where I just want to charge my iPod by using the included USB cable. Unfortunately, everytime I do, I inevitably open iTunes, which always makes my computer run slow with its constant demand for updates. The Sync Blocker USB to dock connector cable for iPhone/iPod (full name) knows my woes, and has made a cable that has one side for just charging, and another for when I want to go through the whole iTunes shtick. You can purchase this time saving cord at the USBfever website for just $12.99.

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This is not the first time you hear us talking about augmented reality and it surely won’t be the last time that we will mention it.

And now you’ll be able to try augmented reality for yourself if you happen to have an iPhone ready. The Layar augmented reality browser is now available in the App Store and it’s ready to offer you a different perspective on reality. The app uses the iPhone’s camera in order to overlay data on various points of interest. That way you’ll be able to get a lot of information on various attractions around you.

The application is available for free right now but if it becomes popular then a premium, read not free version, will also be developed. Layar works with various third party developers to offer you a lot of new layers. These layers will let offer you lots of details about restaurant, shops, train and bus schedules and more. You’ll just have to install the browser on your iPhone in order to enjoy all that augmented reality!

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You know those wrist and ankle bands that they make to track those under house arrest? Well, you can buy one for your own loved ones with the the Ekahau T301W. This wristband allows you to track the wearer with nothing but Wi-Fi, within five feet.

You might ask yourself: “how it can do this when it would be very easy for the wearer of this bracelet to just take it off?” That would be a good question.

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The business sector gets a new storage solution option as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies announces the availability of two new 15,000 RPM Ultrastar hard drives. The Ultrastar 15K600 hard drive has a capacity of 600GB at 15,000 RPM in a 3.5” form factor. They are offered in 6Gb/s SAS or 4Gb/s FCAL interface that should be suitable for data storage needs. The Ultrastar 15K600 is also available in 300GB, 450GB and 600GB capacities.

The Ultrastar C15K147 hard drive on the other hand comes in a 2.5” form factor and offers 70% more space. This hard drive comes in 73GB and 147GB with 64MB cache buffer. Both hard disk drives are now available and come with a 5 year warranty.

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Shinco SK920HD is the codename of the new PMP - Portable Media Player - made by Shinco, which is located in China.

This simple yet ellegant device can playback videos in high definition on its 4.3-inch touchsreen, thanks to the compatible 720p format. The resolution of the screen is set at 480×272 pixels, and other formats that can be used in the SK920HD include MKV, RM, RMVB, AVI, MP4, FLV, DAT, MPG, VOB, TS for video. As for the audio formats, those are the usual MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, FLAC, OGG and AAC.

The Shinco SK920HDis available for $45 in China.

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Remember the Lisse M10 which was also launched by MyRacer? It had an incredible design and the rest were normal features, but this time MyRacer decided to put something out that is really worth it, and that is when the Lisse Q10 joins the party.

The MyRacer Lisse Q10 boasts a 3-inch touchscreen and besides working as a portable media player, it can also be used as an eBook reader and an audio recorder. In addition to the internal memory of 8GB, you can use a microSD memory car of 32GB. The format files in terms of audio and video that the Lisse Q10 can playback are a lot, including: MPEG4, H.264, DivX, XviD, RM/RMVB, MP4, 3GP, MPG, WMV, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC.

Unfortunately there is no information about the release date or price of the MyRacer Lisse Q10.

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Well, what do you know, it looks like those iPhones and iPods out there come with an integrated FM radio after all. Rumors are saying that Apple is going to launch a Radio application soon which will wake up that dormant integrated FM tuner. Don’t get all too excited since only the new iPhone and iPod touch models will be able to play radio tunes for you. If you have an old-gen handset or iPod then you’d better get a new unit in order to enjoy FM radio.

The new application will work well with iTunes which means you will be able to purchase the songs you’ve just listened to on the radio with a simple click. We don’t have any precise details about the future app and there’s a chance that we won’t even see it anytime soon. But we’ll be back with more when Apple decides to come clean with everything!

via 9to5mac

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How fast do you require your USB flash drive to be? Because if you want speed then there’s a certain Taiwanese company called Pretec that can get you such a product. The i-Disk Tango 266X will be able to offer you read speeds of 40MB/s and wire speeds of 30MB/s. That’s certainly impressive for an USB 2.0 device and those numbers make this USB 2.0 flash drive the fastest in the world.

If you want to grab one then you can choose between 8GB and 128 GB versions. That’s certainly impressive! Who needs an ultraportable hard drive when you can simply grab a couple of 128GB i-Disk Tangos and go about your business? We don’t have any pricing details at this time but don’t expect these gadgets to come cheap!

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There’s a brand new eBook reader in town, or at least there will be one starting with October 20. Barnes and Noble is ready to go against Amazon’s Kindle. Its new eBook reader is supposed to be unveiled at a special event in New York on October 20. Early pictures of the unnamed device have been leaked and we have some features available for you. The reader will offer you two distinct displays: an e-ink 6-inch display capable of 800 x 600 resolution, a secondary color LCD screen capable of 480 x 144 resolution and multitouch support and 3G connectivity. We have no prices at this time but we’ll be back with more news once Barnes and Noble makes this hybrid reader available.

via Gizmodo

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