I just got a neat email from Firebox.com, purveyors of all things gadge for menfolk (and the ladies) in the UK…. Basically there are two new Flip camcorders models available now – one ‘standard definition’ and one ‘high definition’, respectively. In case you aren’t familiar with the Flip range, they are extremely small (two matchboxes…
IMS industry analyst comments on the Nokia-Intel collaboration
Now that the dust has settled with the announcement of the Nokia/Intel tie-up, here comes some industry analysis from IMS Research – in case you don’t know who they are: IMS Research is a supplier of market research and consultancy services on a wide range of global electronics markets. The company is supported by headquarters…
Was the iPhone 3GS really a disappointment to so many people?
If like me (and the rest of the IntoMobile team) you were all over the iPhone 3GS launch, then you’ll know that there was some mixed reaction about whether Apple did enough with the 3GS to warrant releasing a new device…. well I’d argue yes they did. Look at it like this – a car…
Um, anyone else got OS 3.0 issues on the iPhone 3G?
I have. Having upgraded the iPhone 3G just around a week ago, I’ve been using the device and noticed a bunch a stuff…. battery consumption seems a bit worse email client unstable things generally running a bit more dopey So what gives? Well my usage pattern isn’t any different than usual, and yet I seem…
iPhone 3G case creak has started…
If you’ve been reading IntoMobile in the last few days, you’ll know of Will’s woes with iPhone 3GS case rattle (buddy, I feel for you big time, I’d be gutted also) – various anecdotal evidence suggests Will’s troubles are not isolated (well at least all the ones in the Apple shop Will tried had the…
OmniVision announces new 5 megapixel camera sensor that also does 1080p video at 30 fps
The camera in the phone you’re going to buy next year may record HD video, and take better pictures if OmniVision has anything to say about it. Today they’ve announced the OV5653, OV5650 and OV2665 camera sensors based on the 1.75 micron process technology. Each of those tiny pixels packs a light sensitivity higher than…
Sony Reveals New PSP; PSP Go
During Sony’s E3 press conference yesterday, they revealed an update to their Playstation Portable gaming device. The PSP Go is smaller and lighter than the PSP 3000 since the UMD drive has been removed. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a 16GB flash memory and a memory stick micro slot for expanded memory. It also features a…
Must Have for Any Boss: The Presidential Hotline Phone
One of my favorite geeky/nerd gadget sites out there is Nerd Approved. They always managed to find the best nerdy stuff to spiff up your office or simply add to your uber-geeky collection of random stuff. Today I noticed they are featuring a ‘Presidential Hotline Phone’ and couldn’t help but want to order one. Priced…
Kiddie “BlackBerry-like” toy incoming…
A number of sources are reporting on a new device coming from a company called Leapfrog, which is not dissimilar to a BlackBerry – but is actually a TOY for KIDS. Imagine such craziness! The device allows kids to message a virtual puppy – called Scout – inside the device, and I’m sure, enjoy riveting…
Nano Generators to Allow Users to Power Devices from Typing
Huh, now here’s a novel concept: harness the force you use to type to juice your phone’s battery. Georgia Institute of Technology researchers are working hard to pull it off. “Using nanotechnology, we have demonstrated ways to convert even irregular biomechanical energy into electricity,” said Zhong Lin Wang, a Regent’s professor in the Georgia Tech…