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Useful USB phone straps
John Chan | Apr 10, 2008
Instead of hanging that Hello Kitty face on your mobile phone, you could actually put something useful there. Case in point, the Triforce stylus featured earlier this week. Well, here's another one which doesn't require you to have a touchscreen display, the USB Smart Cable.
Though it isn't as cute as the mouthless cat, this lanyard from USB Geek lets you charge your mobile phone using its USB connector. So if you have this hanging on your device, you won't have to worry about running out of juice as long as there's a free USB port near you. It even has its own microSD slot so it works as a card reader, too.
Doing a one-up on this, no doubt, is Brando's Ultra-Smart Cable (pictured above). It does everything that cable can, plus the ability to sync data. It costs more, though--US$14 compared to the USB Smart Cable's US$9 price. Both products can be purchased from the companies' Web sites. But if you are feeling really cheap, we're pretty sure Dealextreme will carry something similar in time to come.
USB Geek's Smart Cable:
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Brando's Ultra-Smart Cable:
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Via Engadget and Gizmodo
Buy a Touch, help a kid with cancer
John Chan | Apr 09, 2008
In an effort to raise money for the Singapore Children's Cancer Foundation (CCF), HTC has teamed up with Singapore fashion designer Nic Wong to create four limited-edition HTC Touch handhelds. Titled Season of Hope, these devices are no different functionally from a regular Touch, but have unique designs on their surfaces in four different colors.
To be auctioned off on eBay starting tomorrow, all proceeds of the sale will go to the foundation, which provides services like financial assistance, counseling and organization of support groups, among others, to children who suffer from cancer.
If any of the designs tickle your fancy (we think the back looks better than the front) and you're in the market for an HTC Touch, this isn't a bad way to give to the charitable organization. You don't even have to be in Singapore to bid for it, though shipping will have to be factored in if you win and need it to be shipped overseas. For more information, check out HTC's special eBay page.
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Triforce for your PDA
John Chan | Apr 08, 2008
Avid gamers will know about the Triforce, a symbol from Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series of video games. Now, without having to don a green costume and funny hat, you, too, will be able to wield the power of the Triforce. Pictured here is the Triforce pointer, a handy Swedish invention which replaces your stylus.
This plastic contraption at the end of a lanyard is an excellent idea. It's tied to your device so you can't lose it and looks pretty comfortable to use. We don't know where you can buy one, but it looks like something companies give out as swag during exhibitions. So start scouring those tech conventions if you really want one.
Via Coolest Gadgets
Sony Ericsson to unveil new smart phone called Paris?
Reuben Lee | Apr 07, 2008
According to an article on USEB a.k.a. the Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog, the new handset codenamed Paris is said to be a slim slider with a large touchscreen display. The back of the phone is metallic, while a sliding lens cover protects a 5-megapixel camera sensor. It will sport multifunctional QWERTY keys much like Sony Ericsson's P1i touchscreen smart phone, and features standard Bluetooth and 3G as well as onboard Wi-Fi and GPS. Paris will run on the Symbian UIQ 3.3 platform, with Mobile Opera 9.5 Web browser and Google Maps also preinstalled.
From the blurry image (supposedly captured from a video) posted, this Paris reminds us of the LG Chocolate with its touch-sensitive directional keypad, though it does seem slightly wider and features a round navigation control instead of a square one.
As expected, our Sony Ericsson contact in Asia gave us a "no comments on future products" response when contacted about the Paris. That said, with the source coming from USEB which has proven to be fairly accurate with upcoming Sony Ericsson product releases, we have a feeling we'll be hearing more of Paris sooner than you can say Hilton.
Via USEB
Picture credit: USEB
Wireless charging company Splashpower goes bust
John Chan | Apr 04, 2008
UK-based wireless charging technology company Splashpower has gone out of business. In a press release, it cited the reason as being unable to secure funding, and is offering up the company for sale to interested parties.
About two months back, MWg announced it would be partnering with Splashpower to provide wireless charging for its products in the middle of this year. We contacted MWg to find out how this would affect its plans. As expected, MWg said it could not comment at this point as it is still discussing plans with Splashpower. We'll bring you more information as updates become available.
Via Engadget
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