Filed under: StorageThose who live for nothing more than to cram their SSD to the brim with useless data, only to mass delete the bulk of it, rinse, and repeat, we’ve found the perfect drive for you. Hitachi ULSI Systems Co., a subsidiary of Hitachi, has reportedly “developed a solid state disk on which data […]

Filed under: Transportation
Sure, we’ve seen all flavors of electric motorcycles over the years, but Matra’s iteration takes a slightly different approach. The MS1 looks more like a bicycle and less like a Harley, and it provides commuters with a backup source of energy that should never fail so long as you’re properly fed, hydrated and […]

Filed under: Misc. GadgetsNot even a week after startup WiPower boasted about its breakthrough in wireless power, Murata and Seiko Epson have announced plans to “jointly development a non-contact quick charging system.” Reportedly, the technology “leverages electromagnetic induction,” and both the charging stand and a given mobile device would be “respectively equipped with coils that […]

Filed under: Gaming, Portable Audio, Portable Video
iriver’s G10 / Wing handheld game console has been a pretty serious flame-out for the company — while the concept of an 8GB 4-inch touchscreen handheld that rocked wireless multiplayer features over WiBro and WiFi seemed like a winner, endless delays eventually resulted in the device falling off the […]

Filed under: Gaming
Although Rock Band was available for pre-order from a number of e-tailers earlier this summer, we’re now hearing the “official word” from the suits at MTV regarding pricing. According to the MTV Multiplayer blog, both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions “will launch on November 23rd at a cost of $169.99.” Bundled […]

Filed under: Cellphones
We’ve yet to find an average joe (or jane) who just adores that two-year agreement they signed to receive a single subsidized device on day one, and while Sprint hasn’t been one to let folks off the hook early, it is trying a slightly different approach with Xohm. Reportedly, the carrier will be […]

Filed under: Cellphones
Engadget Mobile’s got the word on four new Verizon phones headed for a simultaneous launch in the next couple of weeks, so head on over and get the dirt on the new Juke, Pearl, Venus and Voyager before somebody beats you to it. Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: […]

Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio, Wireless
The iPhone 1.1.1 update has a hidden little surprise for y’all: Bluetooth audio streaming is now available off of your iPhone for whatever you darn please, meaning you can finally listen to music from the phone wirelessly. Oddly enough, this “function” has been unleashed by a Visual Voicemail bug that […]

Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentHitachi has developed a prototype display with an amazing 8 million to one contrast ratio, achieved by combining a traditional LCD display with an LCD projector and multiplying their respective contrast ratios. Designed for dark rooms, the prototype is said to be targeted at a 30cm depth using a short […]

Filed under: Robots
As you’ve probably already figured out, only one creation can emerge when you combine Elmo and Robosapien: ElmoSapien. This admittedly bizarre mishmash of toys combines WowWee’s Robosapien RS Media and Sesame Street’s famed Elmo (or his costume, at least) into one creature that somehow manages to look innocent and menacing simultaneously. ‘Course, there’s […]