Tag Archives: gadgets

The Little Black Dress of the Future Doubles as a Cellphone

London-based fashion company CuteCircuit has just upped the ante in the Little Black Dress category. The company recently released images and a few details about its forthcoming M-Dress , a dark, richly textured, form-fitting silk jersey dress that also doubles as a cellphone. That’s right, you can make and receive calls with your current mobile number.
Posted in Mashable | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why Smartphone Adoption May Not Be as Big as You Think

The mobile trends series is supported by Samsung. Read more about the Samsung Galaxy here . For years now, forecasts have pointed towards a portable, mobile future. And now, hand-held mobile web and geo-location are being touted as the next steps in the evolution of social media. These predictions have been shouted from the rooftops and proven, for the most part, to be true.
Posted in Mashable | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Google Voice Telephone Booths Coming to an Airport or College Near You

In order to promote its new, cutting-edge calling technology, Google is going retro with dozens of phone booths set to sweep the nation’s airports and colleges. At a press event at Google’s offices in San Francisco, the company launched Google Voice integration with Gmail , giving users the ability to make and receive phone calls from their inboxes. Phone calls to the U.S. and Canada are free, making Google Chat a legitimate competitor to Skype
Posted in Mashable | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Samsung Releases Teaser for Galaxy Tab Android Tablet [VIDEO]

Samsung has just released a teaser video for its upcoming Android tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab . The Galaxy Tab website and SamsungUSA’s YouTube channel both host the video for the 7-inch device that is set to debut in Berlin on September 2. The Galaxy Tab looks like a direct extension of the Galaxy S series of phones Samsung is currently selling. We’re big fans of the Galaxy S handset, as you can see in our hands-on review of the Galaxy S Captivate.
Posted in Mashable | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Morning Brief: New Seesmic for BlackBerry, Xbox 360 Chip Detailed, TiVo’s QWERTY Remote

This series is brought to you by HTC EVO 4G , America’s first 4G phone. Only from Sprint. The “First to Know” series keeps you in the know on what’s happening now in the world of social media and technology. Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on three particular stories of interest today.
Posted in Mashable | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Your Next iPad Might Be an iMac

If recent patents are any indication, your future iMac might just include a built-in iPad . The website Patently Apple has uncovered some European patent filings filed in September 2009 and first published in January 2010. The document outlines a system for an iMac touch , a device that acts like a standard desktop computer in one orientation and a tablet in another.
Posted in Mashable | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Keychain Multi-tool Is Eight Handy, Pocketable Tools in One [Stuff We Like]

For the types who always likes to be prepared: The eight-in-one keyring multi-tool wraps three screwdrivers, a nail file, fingernail cleaner, bottle opener, wire cutter, and tweezers around one key, and fits nicely on your keychain, in your pocket. More
Posted in Social Media | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What’s in Your Awesome Backpacks [Show Us Yours]

Earlier this week, we asked you what's in your backpack? You shared, and here are five that we thought were pretty great. More
Posted in Social Media | Also tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

T-Mobile G2 Spotted in the Wild [PICS]

Earlier this week, T-Mobile put up a teaser site for the upcoming HTC G2 smartphone. Today, Engadget has received photos of the phone out in the wild. The new device, which is the T-Mobile branded version of the HTC Vision, features a slide-out keyboard just like the original T-Mobile G1 . The G2 will also be the first phone to run on T-Mobile’s new HSPA+ network, which theoretically has speeds that can rival 4G
Posted in Mashable | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Replace Peripheral Batteries with USB Power [Batteries]

If you have a desktop device that is forever in need of fresh batteries this clever hack will convert your battery-powered device to a USB-powered one with little effort. More
Posted in Social Media | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment