Another invention by Samsung! This time they are geared to beat all the high-definition players by offering-the BD-UP5000, their first-ever Duo HD player.

Competent to play both Blu-ray and HD DVD at 1080p at between 24 and 60fps, the player beats the first HD player offering by LG-the BH100 as it is attuned with both BD Java and Hdi unlike LG. It also supports Dolby Digital 7.1, Digital Plus and True HD. The built-in Hollywood Quality Video system offers a theater experience at par.

The BD-UP5000 player will hit the UK market in Q4. Other expected third generation Blu-ray players include the BD-P2400 at top-end, BD-P1400 (at entry-level) and the HT-BD2 (world’s first Blu-ray home cinema system). These three products would be available for sale by the end of October.

Via TechDigest

While weeks’ ago Panasonic honored the HDC-SD7 as the world’s smallest HD camcorder, today we have Sanyo blessing the Xacti DMX-HD1000 with the crown of the world’s smallest HD camcorder.

With ergonomic adjustable design, the other features of the Xacti DMX-HD1000 camcorder include 2.7 inch screen, 10x zoom, USB port and up to 8GB SDHC cards. The camcorder is expected to hit the Japan market by mid-September.

Measurement: 90.0 (W) ×112.6 (H) ×54.5(D) mm
Weight: 268g

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Have you ever experience the furniture that changes its shades with the variation in the body temperature of the person sitting over it? I am sure you haven’t as the furniture hasn’t yet hit the market.

The great minds behind the concept are Erin Hayne and Nuno Gonçalves Ferreira. Known as ‘thermochromatic’ furniture, an array of stools, chairs and other household furnishings is available with the similar functionality. Governed by the body-heat, the appearance of the resultant shades on the furniture is interesting. A mere touch can show its effects leaving temporary marks behind in the form of complementary colors.

But within minutes, furniture gains its original form inviting people to play with its features. Called “The Swamp Collection” by Visual Reference Studio, the form of the furniture is enthused by the flora and fauna of the Mississippi cypress swamp, the vicinity of the studio. These exclusive fittings would hit the market in the coming 4-6 weeks. No news about its price.

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Let me first demystify the mystery behind the functionality of this hand-held device. Tested at the Labs in Singapore, Spion has lately unveiled DeFIBulator that makes use of the voice tension technology to detect voice-tension by measuring sensations in the tone.

So, the next time you plan to cook a story before your parents/ boyfriends or even fiancée; check it they aren’t carrying DeFIBulator as you may end-up screwing your life. The intensity of the vibration may vary from a position of being quiet, nervous and can even catch you when you lie. The rate of accuracy is 65% and can be allied to your mobile.

Working:

First of all, DeFIBulator needs to identify user’s voice. The familiarity process begins by recording the voice for a baseline by asking the liar three possible yes or no questions. While the questions are being answered, the user is expected to watch the screen and the honesty is reflected on the signals/ symbols on the digital stature of “Demonochio”. The greater the lies, the more will be the raise in the Demonochio’s nose and horns and vice-versa. Also, the suspected person’s voice can easily be detected and can be made the butt of the evening without his prior notice. This will surely put an end to the ‘smart’ liars.

No matter you are at school, park or party, the fun is promised with the truth revealed through this gadget.

Price: $39.95

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Time to do away with detergents! Now it is possible to remove strains from clothes without even using a drop of water. And this is made possible by waterless washing machine. Having won the ElectroLux Design Lab 2005 Award, the AirWash makes use of negative ions and dense air to offer spotless clothes. This technology is stimulated by the waterfall, nature’s own negative ion factory.

Blessed with a reputation of waterless washing machine designed for the comfort of the homes of 2020, this is considered by people from now only. This conventional and eco-friendly way of cleaning clothes would surely cut down the electricity and water bills. It is this multi-functionality only that is raising a big question against the potential of prevalent dry-cleaners.

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You think of a wish and it is fulfilled. The advancement of technology has gone beyond the level of your imagination. Imagine kids enjoying the first rain of the season along with their favorite video-beat being played under the rain.

Now even you can enjoy your favorite movie while taking the sunbath in your backyard in the hot tub or at the pool side also. All thanks to SunBrite that has unveiled its new invention of 46-inch weatherproof outdoor LCD TV.

Designed to be placed in the outdoors, the 4600HD TV comes with an in-built internal thermostatic-control, wherein an internal heater allows the TV to stand outside and bear the temp as low as -24 degrees F. The body of the TV is not only scratch resistant but also has an anti-glare coating. On order, the TV can be shipped with a waterproof remote.

Resolution: 1366 x 768
Contrast Ratio: 1600:1
Price: $4995

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Canon’s new EOS 40D high quality digital SLR camera was lately unveiled in Tokyo. The camera comes loaded with 10M pixel CMOS sensor along with high quality imaging engine viz. Digic III, the 40D can capture 6.5 frames per second with 75 images in a disciplined order. Through this camera, the images can be checked on 3 inch screen while shooting, and 9-point auto focus function. The camera hits the market on 31 August.

EOS 1Ds Mark III comes loaded with 21 mega pixel camera that features dual ‘DIGIC III’ image processors to beat the handling of data and camera operation along with delivering better imaging performance. It also has in-built EOS Integrated Cleaning System, a 3-inch LCD monitor plus an explode rate up to 15 consecutive RAW images with a 45 full-resolution of JPEGs. With a water-resistant design, the camera is expected to hit the market by the end this year and will cost £4,000.

Via TechDigest

Msft Sidewinder is the best joystick I have ever seen. The feel of the mouse will make you realize it’s magic. To stand against the sacking done over your shoulder, a button is allocated that gives access to spin alphabets at 180-degrees. Its transposable weights can affix up to 30 grams of heft under its center of severity and over-lapping pads offer 3 levels of slide. The mouse has in-all 6 buttons. Priced at $80, the mouse will hit the market in October.

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Toshiba has plans to unveil world’s first 32 GB SDHC Memory Card SH-HC032GT4 that was displayed at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2007. The official launch of the product is expected by January 2008.

Capable of writing speed of more than 6MB per second, this new card meets Class 4 in the “SD Speed Class” and is compatible with all the devices due to the SDHC specification. The card will surely receive its deserving amount of warmth and respect by the geeks as it is attuned with the much-used 10 Megapixels and entry-level DSLRs.

Toshiba, Japan electronic giant would be selling the new 16 GB SDHC Memory Card SD-HC016GT4 by October 2007. Whereas, 32GB SDHC card and 16GB SDHC card will very-soon be available at the expected retail price of $695 (80,000 Yen) and $348 (40,000 Yen) respectively.

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Recently an electronic dictionary has been unveiled in Korea by Sharp. Devoid of wi-fi abilities, the look of the phone is comparatively thick and comes with a 20GB hard drive. Other features of the phone include a 4.3″ TFT 260K-color display, MPEG4/WMV playback, QWERTY keyboard, SD card slot, e-book viewer, FM radio, MP3 player, Flash support along with a voice recorder. This 20GB hard drive comes preloaded with 65 various dictionaries that include Korean, Japanese, English, among many others.

Specifications:
Measurement: 5.3″ x 3.9″ x 1.2″
Weight: 12.4 ounces
Price: $450

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