Gizmo Hunter

In yet another attempt to prevent electronic banking fraud, two companies, Innovative Card Technologies and eMue Technologies, have jointly developed this next-generation transaction card that promises to provide a whole new level of security.

At a glance the Credit Card Embedded Authentication Device looks like your standard banking debit card, except of course that it has a tiny display and a 10 digit keypad. The idea is that instead of entering a PIN or authorization number into a web browser or ATM that could be compromised, you use the card and its own secure system. As an example a user could enter their PIN number into the card and be provided with a one-time use numeric passcode. To authorize a transaction that passcode would then be entered into a device where it would be validated through an authentication server, allowing the transaction to be completed.While I have no idea when a card like this would actually be available to consumers, it is apparently being shown at various trade shows so it’s not just a concept.

Bellevue (WA) - T-Mobile has announced its latest phone, the Shadow, which it says is the first in a new series of communication-centric handsets.

Set to launch on Wednesday, the Shadow has an enhanced “MyFaves” tool that allows users to send any form of message - text, instant, e-mail, photo, video, or voice - with a single button press from the phone’s menu.

It also comes with Windows Mobile 6, Microsoft’s newest cell phone operating system, and a two megapixel digital camera. T-Mobile says the Shadow will also have one of the largest screens available in its repertoire.

At first glance, the elegant Shadow doesn’t even look like a Windows Mobile Smartphone. When you first power up the Shadow, you’ll be forgiven for being confused: After the Windows Mobile logo comes up, the home screen that greets you looks absolutely nothing like Windows Mobile, save for the familiar Start icon in the lower left corner. Its keypad with 20-key keyboard (a la Research in Motion’s design with the BlackBerry Pearl) is hidden beneath the slide-up screen.

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The 605 is like all the players in these pages rolled into one. It wirelessly surfs the Web. It plays a half-dozen audio and video formats. It displays photos and PDFs. With the help of an add-on, it even records television programming. And it ties everything together in a durable, beautifully designed package. The lush 4.3-inch touchscreen reduces button clutter to a single column on the right, while a smart-looking yet unobtrusive interface puts every menu, setting, and control exactly where you want it. If the iPod convinced you that watching video makes sense on an MP3 player, the 605 should persuade you that every last byte of your digital life belongs on one, too.

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Dell announced the XPS^TM  420 – a premium multimedia desktop PC that features Dell-exclusive Adobe^®  Elements Studio software pre-installed, including Adobe Photoshop^®  Elements 6 & Premiere^®  Elements 4 software as well as Adobe Soundbooth^TM  CS3 – to simplify multimedia creativity whether it’s producing a slide show, editing a family video or cleaning up audio recordings.

Dell also announced a new 20-inch widescreen flat panel display, its first to include a built-in webcam, and refreshed its line of popular all-in-one inkjet printers with the Dell 948.

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NEC Corporation announced the worldwide launch and availability of the SX series model “SX-9,” the world’s fastest vector supercomputer with a peak processing performance of 839 TFLOPS. The SX-9 features the world’s first CPU capable of a peak vector performance of 102.4 GFLOPS per single core.

In addition to the newly developed CPU, the SX-9 combines large-scale shared memory of up to 1TB and ultra high-speed interconnects achieving speeds up to 128GB/second. Through these enhanced features, the SX-9 closes in on the PFLOPS range by realizing a processing performance of 839 TFLOPS. The SX-9 also achieves an approximate three-quarter reduction in space and power consumption over conventional models. This was achieved by applying advanced LSI design and high-density packaging technology.

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BenQ today announces the launch of the BenQ T33 mobile phone, a sleek slide phone that features a dedicated side key design that provides easy access to a full-featured digital audio player, including FM radio and camera functions.

Weighing only 90g, the BenQ T33 is designed with a stylish, sleek mirrored finish, presenting a distinctively chic appearance. With a flick of the thumb, consumers can easily slide open the BenQ T33 to reveal a one-piece keypad that is tailored for easy and accurate pressing of telephone numbers. Designed for easy listening, the BenQ T33 allows consumers to enjoy music anywhere, even when no SIM card is inserted.  With the press of the dedicated side key design, consumers can access all the controls that are needed to play any tune that fits the mood.

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BenQ announces the launch of BenQ MP771, a high-brightness XGA projector, featuring a short-throw lens, superior imaging technology and a wide array of thoughtful features to provide corporate and education users with an easy access to big-screen viewing experience. Equipped with a high 3,000 ANSI lumens, BrilliantColorTM Technology, UNISHAPE, 3D Color Management and Wall Color Correction Technology, the BenQ MP771 delivers superior picture quality and splendid color performance. The launch of BenQ MP771 marks the debut of BenQ’s upcoming projector series that features a short-throw lens for big-screen viewing experience without space constraints.

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ASUS has recently announced the introduction of ASUS Internet Radio (AIR) to provide users with the capability to tune in and listen to worldwide broadcasts without the need for a PC.

Being a stand alone Internet radio device, users can conveniently tune in via a simple connection to the Internet through a router or network and have access to about 10,000 worldwide broadcast stations.
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Share photos of your travels without waiting till you get home. Shop the world wide web without attaching any lines or wires. Learn through the latest technology without a technical manual. Play, relax, and entertain on the go with shock-proof design. Connect with friends and family with just a few clicks.

- 7″ compact design and less than 0.92kg
- Durable, shock-proof solid-state design
- Rich network and wireless connectivity
- Graphic user interface for simplicity and ease of use
- Over 40 built-in applications for learn, work and play

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Something tells us that Ilya and Borish Kaganovich have more than a few scars on their knees. The two brothers are the inventors of the iShoes,” which are kind of a mashup of the Segway and motorized skateboards for your feet–and they look just as dorksome, if not worse.

Features

• 15MPH top speed performance.
• Two motors provide maximum efficiency and mind blowing, wheel spinning acceleration.
• 16lbs total weight make the iShoes the lightest transportation device on the planet!
• Amazing Nano technology batteries deliver 5-7 mile range per charge on the flats.
• HIGH SPEED STABILITY is the result of our large 4 inch diameter wheels.
• CABLE CONNECTED controls offer reliable, precise, power and braking.