Sony Ericsson Launches New Panels For Xperia X1

Sony Ericsson's highly rated phone, the Xperia X1, now comes with web-centric panel options to accompany the existing connectivity panel from Dashwire. There is a new Facebook application specially built to cater to the Xperia X1's unique interface, helping deliver an intuitive version of the site right in the palm of your hands. In addition, this application is able to place images of your friends onto the X1's standby screen, showing their latest status updates each time you touch their images. Pretty cool poking people in this way, eh? Touching through will allow access to other Facebook features. As for the Windows Live panel, it will utilize existing Windows Live ID to sync contacts held in the X1’s phonebook, all the while offering easy access to an intuitive Microsoft messenger interface without forgetting about Hotmail and Live Messenger. [Press Release]

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Tokyoflash Kisai Denshoku Watch

Tokyoflash has always been at the forefront of fashionable timewear, and they're now offering the Kisai Denshoku - the latest watch from their weird and wonderful collection.

Inspired by the neon skylines of Shinjuku, Denshoku combines high quality materials and advanced technology with intuitive design. Made from aluminum and available with a black or silver alumite finish, Denshoku features animation and energy saving modes.

You can pick up this handsome timepiece for $247. We're guessing the older folk will need a rocket science background to decipher the current time without a manual. Looks like something out of Scott Summers’ wardrobe.

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Infineon Dual SIM Solution

Infineon has introduced a new ultra-low cost dual-SIM integrated on a single platform known as the XMM1028. It will be based on the X-GOLD102DS platform, and is a cost optimized single baseband solution for dual-SIM platforms. This does away with the need for either a second modem or complex mechanical switching, enabling the XMM1028 to provide a fully capable dual-SIM solution based on a single baseband device.

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m888a iPhone Nano Clone

Strange enough that the iPhone nano does not look part of Apple's plan for the future, and yet the m888a phone could be a possible contender for a clone of this non-existent Apple product. Features of this squashed-looking iPhone include :-

• 2.4" touchscreen display
• Stylus input
• Dual-band GSM
• VGA camera
• Dual SIM support

Gotta learn how to read Chinese before you can use this thing though.

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Apple Sued For Web Surfing Ability Of iPhone

Most people would agree that the mobile Safari web browser on the iPhone is the most optimal way of surfing the Internet on-the-go to date, as multi-touch technology makes the entire experience a snap, while its integrated Google search box helps us retrieve results faster with lightning fast rendering being the icing on the cake. Unfortunately, EMG Technology LLC has just filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the Cupertino company infringed upon patents filed by Los Angeles real estate developer Elliot Gottfurcht and his two co-inventors.

According to the suit, the technology in the iPhone that helps it navigate and display some websites intended for viewing on small phone screens infringes a patent that Gottfurcht and his co-inventors obtained last month. It should be noted however, that HTC, RIM, and practically every mobile phone manufacturer of the last five years at least, have been churning out handsets that are capable of displaying the Web on small screens, but the suit is only gunning against Apple.

How do you think all of this will turn out? After all, the iPhone is already more than a year old while the patent that it allegedly infringes was granted just last month.

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Sony Roll Out Four More Speakers

Sony thinks that everyone still has dosh to spare, and hence rolled out a quartet more desktop speaker systems that comprise of the SRS-M50 (a set of 5W travel speakers), the SRS-Z50 (a two piece system with a 38mm Neodymium driver unit and "rich bass reproduction"), the SRS-D25 (a 25W 3-piece set that boasts a stylish "hatbox" subwoofer) and the high end SRS-Z100, capable of pumping out 25W of power with "enhanced bass response" and "detailed and crisp high frequencies." You'll be able to choose from black, pink and red colors when they're available. No word on when these will be released nor how much they cost though.

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Home Chare Concept Helps Disabled Get Around

While there are facilities in public places to help those on a wheelchair get around more conveniently, it still isn't as easy compared to a fully mobile person - hence industrial designer Christen Halter coming up with the multi-purpose Home Chare design which not only looks good but functions well, too. The Home Chare is able to let the person on it sit up, stand and even lie down as and when required, featuring a detachable seat that can be hooked up to a hydraulic wheelchair lift for navigating stairs. Neat!
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HandleEasy 330gsm A Simple Handset

While more and more handsets these days get extra complicated with new features and functions, there is still a segment of the population who want to keep things simple, mostly comprising of elderly folk. The HandleEasy 330gsm caters to this need, featuring an extremely simplistic design with large fonts so that aged eyes are able to read all the text messages from their grandchildren. Centennial Wireless (lol at the name) will bring the HandleEasy 330gsm to the US, and chances are it won't cost more than your annual medical bills.

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Captain Kirk Would Love The Daybed

Trekkies who can't wait for the upcoming Star Trek movie might want to check out the Daybed - a chair designed by Manuelsaez that aims to provide users with the right posture when reading or doing work. It is primarily meant for light home office use, and we're pretty sure it can also function just as well when it comes to long hours of gaming. Gamers are natural slouchers (for the most of us anyways), so having something like this to prevent bad backs is always a welcome addition.

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JVC SP-AW303 Splash Proof Portable Speaker

You've gotta ask yourself whether getting the JVC SP-AW303 Splash Proof Portable Speaker is worth it or not, since going through a few tracks while taking a shower would mean using up more water than you should - a huge no-no for environmentalists. After all, water is extremely precious and we could see countries go to war over this natural resource in the near future as fresh water supplies dry up. Still, if you're adamant on your stand, the JVC SP-AW303 Splash Proof Portable Speaker comes with 28mm stereo speakers with a 6.5 hour battery life, retailing for $79.99.

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Gran Turismo: PSP In The Works

Four years have passed since whispers of Gran Turismo: PSP were bandied about, and there is still not such game in sight to date. In an interview with IGN, Kazunori Yamauchi, Polyphony Digital CEO, tells otherwise as he insisted that GT: PSP is in the pipeline. Perhaps this could mean a title for the next generation PSP? After all, Gran Turismo titles have long been associated with flagship titles on different PlayStation consoles in the past, so to do so for the PSP so late into its life cycle doesn't seem to make much sense. Ah well, weirder things have happened in the past, but it would be interesting to see whether Sony will roll out a next-gen PSP soon.

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Co-Robot Is Cheap And Good

Cheap and good aren't two words that find themselves intertwined too often, but with the Co-Robot from Japan, that's the conclusion we've come to. It relies on just a single motor and a wobbly gear-drive system to move about while keeping costs low, so don't expect to get Honda ASIMO smoothness here. The Co-Robot actually hobbles more than walk, but boasts mechanical sensors that know whenever it falls over, so he is able to pick himself up and start moving again. That's something we humans can learn - no matter how many times we've fallen in life, we can always choose to brush the dust off our knees at get up once again. The Co-Robot comes with a trio of operation modes - walking, dancing and somersaulting, retailing for just $29.95 each.

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Everlast Boxing Gloves For Wii

Everlast has upped the ante for Wii Boxing by offering a pair of regular boxing gloves that come with pockets to fit the Wiimotes inside. Perfect for you to go up against a friend in two-player mode, dishing out hits in the virtual space while landing bone crunching blows in real life as well. You opponent's incessant jabbing of the Wiimote against you will soon cease as you strive for a knockout blow with these battle hardened gloves. Everlast's offering will retail for $30 a pair.

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