Samsung, LG and Newgen announce new handsets

Eight new phones were recently added to our database, including two new multimedia models (Mega-X and T-4) from newcomer Newgen, three entry-level cellulars (SGH-C120, SGH-E360 and SGH-X660) from Samsung, as well as three handsets (C3380, S5000 and S5200) from LG. All the mobile phones are expected to ship between Dec 2005 and Q1 2006. More upcoming phones

No home for homebrew?

The PSP is now, thanks to Sony (and homebrewers), one of the most capable portable devices on the market. Hell, it's got the greatest games, a fabulous screen and an ever-increasing spiel of features that would really make the Xbox spin 360.

Stay-at-homers in China are already rubbing their hands in glee. "At last, the bleeding thing reads Chinese." There're rumors of a rise in green eye (envy) among Mongolian PSP owners. With streaming content via RSS, it has possibly opened the dam for a new river of opportunities for PSP exploiters. Sharing unprotected WMAs via RSS? Sony may just blow its top. Then again, the update could be so filled with rootkits that we would blow ours. More info here

Forever Flashlight

Why is it that in just about every thriller or scary movie, the protagonist will always be left holding a torch that flickers, and then (gasp) dies, leaving everyone in pitch-black darkness? Clearly, no one's heard of packing along a battery-less flashlight. The Forever Flashlight looks flashy enough and is one emergency light that'll never fail you. All that's required is a strong right arm to shake the torch a good 30 seconds. This recharges the capacitor sufficiently to provide about 5 minutes of illumination. Not much, but better than getting the willies imagining the worst in the dark.

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Price: S$23.90 (US$14)
Availability: At gadgeit.com or foreverflashlights.com
Device: Battery-free torchlight
Basic specs: Super bright blue/white LED, waterproof, floats in water, visible for up to 1 mile, 11.25 x 1.5 inch in diameter for regular, 6.5 x 1-inch diameter for micro, 335g for regular, 102g for micro, one-year warranty

Hello Kitty Limited Edition 512MB USB Drive

It's almost impossible to escape the lipless one. Even I-O Data has succumbed to the feline charm and is offering a Sanrio Kitty Special Box, actually a 512MB USB memory thumbdrive with a metallic slide cover. What's more, it's all prettily packed in a nice gift box where you'll find bundled inside an original schedule notebook, a pouch, and a Hello Kitty stamp. If we understand the Japanese site correctly, only 5,000 pieces will be sold. So what are you waiting for?

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Via Akihabara News

Price: 12,000yen (US$100)
Availability: From December, Japan, see I-O Data site
Device: USB memory stick
Basic specs: USB 2.0/1.1, about 17.5 x 36 × 11mm, 28g, compatible with Win XP, 2000 Pro and Me

Nokia 9300 gets Wi-Fi update

The Finnish mobile giant recently announced that it will be introducing a new model of the 9300 smart phone. Called the 9300i, the triband handset will feature wireless LAN and an enhanced 1,100mAh battery. It is expected to be launched worldwide in the first quarter of 2006.
More info and pix on the 9300i

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