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Remember the Mylo 2, unveiled by Sony at the last CES show in Vegas? Turns out the $299.99 device is here, live and kicking. To refresh your memory, we are talking about a mini portable PMP with wireless connectivity and instant messaging support. Main parameters include 1 GB storage capacity, USB2.0 interface, video playback MPEG-4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, video encoding, audio player supports MP3, WMA, ACC, ATRAC, etc, photo supports JPEG, PNG, BMP, and more. Other parameters feature a 3.5-inch touchscreen with 800 x480 screen resolution and a 1.3MP camera. As i mentioned before, i really like this device, though it is a little bulky to carry on the go.

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If you own a wifi enabled device such as iphone, ipod touch Nokia N-Series, HTC smartphones or any other wifi media player, this is your moment to cheer up, as PacketVideo introduced its new mobile broadcasting receiver, enabling mobile TVs to be displayed wirelessed on any mobile set with wifi connectivity, so if you’re making your favorite dish in your kitchen and afraid of losing your favorite show, just connect your unit and stream the video all the way to the cooking area. The PV will support DVB-H/MediaFLO broadcasting and TDtv/WiMAX streaming. The 6.4 x 1.8 x 4-cm block is expected to go live at the end of the year and i have the feeling it might change some of our TV watching spots.

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Modu Mobile has launched the smallest cellular on earth, only 40.1 gm. The Modu is not just a regular phone, it is a modular cellphone with an interchangeable concept, allowing the device to be slipped into designated “Jackets”, changing the look and the identity of the handset without any further effort. In addition, the Modu can be slipped into “Modu mates” like digital cameras, GPS, car radio, photo frames or else and provide them cellular features. Modu mobile has already teamed up with giants like Kodak, Philips, Universal Music and SanDisk to launch the Modu with their supporting products In Italy, Russia and Israel around October 2008. The Modu features 1GB internal memory, a speakerphone, Bluetooth, SMS messaging and more. It is expected to be delivered with two bundled jackets for 280$.

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If you have visited Dell’s website recently, trying to build your next dreamlike laptop, you could have seen some new extended components added to the XPS M1330 “Build Your Computer” section. One of these add-ons is the Build-in Wireless USB capability with Belkin 4 port hub, offered for extra 150$. Sounds exciting to me.

Update: also available in XPS M1530, XPS M1730, M2010, Inspiron 1525 and Inspiron 1720 models.

[via engadget]

I was always intrigued by the idea of receiving daily/weekly deals directly to my mobile when i go shopping. This Ikea Mobile Kiosk was discovered in one of the stores in Seattle, allowing you to sync your mobile phone through text messages or by scanning barcodes. The synced info includes coupons and other breaking news on weekly sales and special discount offers. I don’t think this technology can replace Ikea’s catalog, but it is an adequate way to update consumers.

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If you are a philharmonic professional member or simply a musical instrument avid, you probably familiar with the notes switching problem, while playing. EMS, which stands for E-paper Music Score, is a cool concept, designed by Serina Sung, helping musicians finishing their composition without the bother of page flipping. Equipped with an e-ink display, you can read any notes in the dark and with the Bluetooth foot pedal, easily switch pages without removing your hands down from the violin.

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Check out the HiPhone C-002, a scary clone that presents a perfect replication of the Apple device. The new clone mimics the iPhone from tip to toe, showing identical body design and  amazing interface and icons duplication. The HiPhone C-002 features a 3.5″ touchscreen, a removable battery, dual SIM cards, microSD slot, SMS, MMS, voicemail support, Bluetooth, Web browsing, built-in camera with video capturing, MP3 and MP4 player with voice recording function, ext.speaker and more. If you support cloning, you can get yours for 239$.

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A week after we’ve reported the announcement of the Nuvifone by Garmin, the company released two commercial videos that gives you a glimpse to what they call the new revolution. Though the following promo videos ain’t the greatest we have seen, they expose us to some of the applications the Nuvifone features but it’s not enough and we expect some improved presentations to be released.

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As mentioned earlier, Sony announced the availability of Skype on PSP and despite a small delay, it is here, included in the latest firmware update 3.90 . For the time being, it is only available threw network update for PSP-2000 models, but the new firmware expands the Playstation Network support to all models - Rock on.

Update: The M33 team has released a custom version of the 3.90 firmware update, available threw the Network Update.

[via gizmodo]

Lynksys unveiled a new line of Ultra RangePlus routers. The new routers are not just sexy; they are packed with all the advanced features you could expect. The line includes two devices: WRT160N and WRT310N. Both models are much faster than Wireless-G, but also works great with Wireless-G and -B devices, have 4-port Switch, with a built in speed and range enhanced Wireless Access Point, Support MIMO technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels farther and reduces dead spots, and of course, working with Wireless-N enhanced technology.

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Recent speculations, concerning Skype application on the PSP console are becoming reality. Sony announced the availability of Skype on PSP, at the end of this month. Once the new firmware is released and installed into the device, a small Skype icon will pop up in the network section and users will be able to login with their Skype account or create a new one. As other Skype users, PSP owners will have the privilege to talk freely with their Skype friends, make calls to any regular phone or receive calls on their PSP device. Mind you, this will work only on a PSP Slim devices.

This new formation requires a designated microphone, to enable users make or receive calls on their PSP. A Japanese website, Famitsu, unveiled a designed PSP mic, together with some presumably pictures of the new interface.

[via engadget]

If you’re the kind of people who like to modify their surrounding, this product is a must. A company, named Skinit, revealed some new designed coverings for your routers. Yes, you’ve heard that right, ROUTERS. Those who happened to have D-Link DIR-655, DIR-625, DIR-615, DGL-4500, DGL-4300, DGL-4100 or DIR-624 router models, can log into the company’s web site, choose their favorite skin model, or design their own, for $14.99. Honestly, i can’t figure out how i lived without this thing, up till now.

[via engadget]

Recent speculations about Skype, coming to the PSP console, have just confirmed with this 1 frame shot, revealed in an easter egg PSP promo video that Sony released for the CES show, next week. In the picture frame, we spot 2 boys, holding their PSP devices and communicating with each other. In the middle, a sneaky image reads “Make calls with Skype”.

This news, coming out as a teaser from Sony, are going to catch a lot of attention at the CES. After all, it is a cool thing to have wireless communication in your portable game console.

[via engadget]