Dash Express Software Update

post from Ubergizmo on 30 June 2008 01:55:19 PM. © Ubergizmo

Owners of the Dash Express will be pleased to know that a software update is made available, throwing in even more functionality while making the navigation experience all the more user-friendly. The update can be obtained automatically by plugging your Dash Express into any available Wi-Fi network. One of the main features found in this update is called MyRoute, a way to record shortcuts that you only know onto the Dash Express itself instead of relying on valid shortcuts provided by Dash themselves. In addition, the Dash Express is smart enough to analyze current traffic data and take traffic info into account when recommending a route automatically. Other tweaks include FasterFind for quicker GPS locks and a plethora of UI tweaks.

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Vertigo Treatment Device

post from Ubergizmo on 30 June 2008 01:52:18 PM. © Ubergizmo

Vertigo Treatment Device

There's been a breakthrough where folks experiencing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can now be treated thanks to the Epley Omniax system which uses glasses equipped with infrared sensors that are able to track the eye of a patient sitting in a free-rotating chair that performs "canalith repositioning maneuvers". Since many people have loose particles known as otoconia which are found in the semi-circular canals of the inner ear, the monitoring of the eyes will be able to detect the particles' presence while shaking them out of the sensitive areas by rotating the patient so that the sense of vertigo can be cured.

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BlackBerry iTunes Synchronization Software

post from Ubergizmo on 30 June 2008 01:50:04 PM. © Ubergizmo

BlackBerry iTunes Synchronization Software

BlackBerry owners will be more than pleased to know that their smartphones will be getting RIM-endorsed iTunes synchronization software, but this will be available only for a short while. Nobody really knows why the software was suddenly taken offline - perhaps it was born too prematurely, and not meant for public consumption just yet? Other people think this is just a teaser to create a higher level of awareness in order to make it a hit when it is finally available, while the more negative ones think that this has way too many bugs for its own good. Good thing there is such a thing as mirrors which will make this software available for folks with a good nose for such "hidden" software.

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Sony PS3 Firmware 2.40

post from Ubergizmo on 30 June 2008 01:40:21 PM. © Ubergizmo

Sony PS3 Firmware 2.40

Sony's PS3 has just gotten another firmware update - this time round to 2.40 which will turn PS3 owners ecstatic as they will now be able to enjoy certain aspects of what Xbox 360 owners have long enjoyed. Some of these improvements include support for friends messaging within the game, music changing within the game, a built-in clock (so that you know when to stop and get ready for work), and achievements trophies among others. Well, for those who are just about to get their PS3 and MGS4, make sure you get the latest firmware instaled so that you won't lose out on the mentioned features. FYI, several games that offer Trophy support are BUZZ!, Quiz TV, LittleBigPlanet. MotorStorm Pacific Rift, NBA 09 - PS3, PAIN, PixelJunk Eden, Resistance 2, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation and Warhawk.

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Novint and Valve to Add Falcon Capability to
Valve Games

post from I4U News on 30 June 2008 01:39:27 PM. © I4U News

Not too long ago I reviewed the Novint Falcon controller and found that it was very interesting and added a lot to compatible game titles. The catch was that many of the top video games didn’t offer support for the Falcon. Today Novint and Valve have a...

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Mitsubishi 149 iSP series LCD

post from Ubergizmo on 30 June 2008 01:32:47 PM. © Ubergizmo

Mitsubishi 149 iSP series LCD

The 149 iSP series of LCD displays from Mitsubishi now comes with a 16-speaker sound bar that will definitely appeal to folks who have absolutely no idea on how to set up a home theater system. Boasting an integrated Sound Projector, it simulates surround sound by sending sound around walls, but I would say that it won't be as good as the real thing (as everything simulated normally isn't). Interestingly enough, you will be able to alter the way it sounds depending on the room size as well as TV placement thanks to a flexible yet simple menu option. The 46" and 52" displays will retail for $3,300 and $3,700, respectively.

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Creative Zen X-Fi

post from Ubergizmo on 30 June 2008 01:29:33 PM. © Ubergizmo

Creative Zen X-Fi

Creative has yet another portable media player to keep you entertained on long road trips - the Zen X-Fi. This model does not come with a touch screen display, but it sure as heck makes up for that apparent oversight with Wi-Fi capability and a numeric keypad that makes it convenient for chatting over Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk and MSN Messenger. Two settings to look forward to in the X-Fi include the Crystalizer and Expand, where the former restores details that might have been missed out during the compression process while Expand will move sound from the ear to your front, simulating an actual live experience. Additional features include :-

2.5" LCD display
Integrated FM tuner
Speakers
microSD memory card slot

There is no word on pricing or availability as at press time.

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Passport 9500ix Radar Detector Uses GPS

Passport is certainly one of the biggest names in radar detectors and it has announced a new high-end detector called the Passport 9500ix. The device isn’t cheap retailing for $499.95, but it packs in lots of features for the money. The 9500ix provides...

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PlantSense GardenGro

Plant killers, repentance and redemption is at hand! The PlantSense GardenGlo is the right product to help you move towards a green thumb, thanks to sensors located in its USB-powered stakes that are pushed into the soil and connected to your computer. These sensors will pick up all the relevant data of your soil and transmit it to the computer, where you can then have a visual analysis of the whole situation while taking stock of it. Perfect for those who aren't sure whether there is enough water, sunlight and moisture in the environment. The PlantSense GardenGro will cost $59.95 per stake and will be available from Q4 onwards.

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Palm Treo 800w gets upgraded Camera

It seems as though Palm's Treo 800w will come with a 2 megapixel camera instead of a 1.3 megapixel shooter, if the leaked training document from Engadget is accurate. Not only that, Sprint's 800w will also feature a USB 2.0 connection that allows one to transfer data to-and-fro much faster compared to the other Treos of the past. Unfortunately, you won't get MMS picture messaging over Sprint's network, instead relying on their own Picture Mail whenever you want to share images. Other leaked information includes Windows Mobile 6.1 as the operating system of choise, A-GPS, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

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