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Daily Tech: eReaders to Watch Out For This Holiday Season

GeekSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:33:17 -0700

Many people will be lining up for eReaders this holiday season, and they won't be picking up a Kindle - The Silicon Alley Insider
Nokia is debuting its limited-edition N97 mini, which will be going on sale in Asia starting Oct. 29 - Gizmodo
Here are 10 helpful tidbits for dealing with family on Facebook - Switched
Parents with iPhones should definitely check out these 20 free useful applications - Mashable
The Basso Floor Mat by Arvin Abadilla can be transformed into the perfect mini desk for your laptop - Unplggd
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game Ever bracket! - GeekSugar

No More Power Cords! Sony Announces Wireless Technology

GeekSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:47:35 -0700

Last week, Sony announced they have developed a "highly efficient" wireless power transfer system. Meaning that soon you can purchase a Sony TV without a power cord! The technology is based on magnetic resonance, meaning that electromagnetic energy will be transferred between a transmitter unit and the device. Currently, the transfer can occur at a distance of about two feet.

Similar technology already exists in Dell's new Latitude Z notebook computers that charge without wires. When this sort of technology was first announced in 2007 by a team of researchers at MIT, 74 percent of you said you were into the idea.

Sony hasn't set a release date for gadgets containing the new technology, but the thought of wall-mounting a completely wireless TV is pretty exciting!

Daily Tech: Nokia Booklet 3G Only Coming to Best Buy

GeekSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:05:39 -0700

The only retailer in the US to get the 10-inch Nokia netbook will be Best Buy - Gizmodo
Google Mobile now remembers what you've searched on your desktop and displays starred map locations - Lifehacker
Sony is planning on releasing Blu-ray movie titles, which can only be watched on PSPs - Kotaku
Tomorrow's Martha Stewart show will be entirely dedicated to talking about Twitter and live-blogging - Switched
Sony's PSP Go hits store shelves today for $250 - Engadget
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game Ever bracket! - GeekSugar

Daily Tech: Facebook Is Popular . . . Everywhere

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:38 -0700

Here's a visual of how many people across the world use Facebook - TechCrunch
Sony's new PlayStation 3 commercials are actually kinda funny - Gizmodo
These games are educational and you have a fun time playing them - Green Pixels
AT&T and Apple are getting sued for not being accurate about MMS launch dates - CrunchGear
China finally gets the iPhone, but it comes without WiFi - Wired
Here are some under $100 computer speaker suggestions - Switched

Daily Tech: Sony Unveils Its New Reader Daily Edition Device

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:02:53 -0700

Sony has just announced its latest eReader, which features 3G connectivity, no monthly fees, and 2GB of on-board memory - Engadget
Leica will soon be opening its very first retail store in West Palm Beach, FL - CrunchGear
You can now check out the traffic conditions on nonhighway roads by using Google Maps - TechCrunch
Nokia's 5230 smartphone will only cost around $200 and it comes with GPS, 3G, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen - Gizmodo
Yahoo Mail, Messenger, and Search have all received a series of upgrades - Silicon Alley Insider
The new mini tripod by Gorillapod gets taken for a test drive - Wired

New Sony Walkmans Coming Next Month

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:25:51 -0700

Sony is getting ready to drop two new Walkman devices this Fall - the S Series and the more affordable E Series. The S Series features an FM tuner, a 2.4-inch LCD screen, iTunes, and codec support, and a stellar lithium ion battery, which is said to last 42 hours. It will be priced at $110 for the 8GB and $130 for the 16GB.

Meanwhile, the E-Series has a smaller screen (only two inches), will support a variety of file types (unfortunately not H.264), has a battery life of 10 hours, and will cost $80 for the 8GB model and $100 for the 16GB.

The S Series will be coming in stores this September, while the E440K kit will be available for purchase in October.

Sony Announces PS3 Slim, PSP Minis at GamesCom 2009

GeekSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:35:30 -0700

Although I'm not in Germany attending the GamesCom 2009, I've been anxiously awaiting the announcements to flow in from the upcoming conferences. First up, and admittedly the one I've been waiting for, is Sony's announcement of a thinner and cheaper PS3.

Launching on Sept. 1, the PS3 Slim will come with a body that's 33 percent smaller, a big 120 GB hard drive, and will set you back just $300 - $100 less than past PS3 price tags. But if you don't mind the current PS3 heft and can't hold off until September to get your hands on a console, you can now purchase an 80 GB PS3 for the same $300 price. Plus, getting your presale on has never been easier, as both Kmart and Sears have listed the PS3 Slim on their websites for presale already.

But that's not all coming out of the Sony camp today in Germany. Get the deets on the new PSP Minis when you read more.

PSP Minis are smaller, downloadable games that are limited to 100 MB in size, specially made for your PSP Go. When the PSP Go launches this Fall, there will be 15 Minis available for you to download and play right from the on-board store - titles like Tetris and Fieldrunners have already been confirmed. Think of Minis as an app for your PSP Go - small, quick, and fun titles that will cost less to download than a full-scale game.

Does Sony Have a Big Announcement Brewing For Aug. 25?

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:44:02 -0700

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Sony is having a big press conference with the company's Reader team in NYC, which makes us think something special is going to be unveiled.

Maybe its next latest and greatest eBook reader, which is a step up from the PRS-505 Digital Book? Any guesses as to what the company may be announcing? Or anything you hope it'll be adding to its product list?

Sony's Party-Shot Dock Plays Photographer For You

GeekSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:30:40 -0700

As much as I love playing photographer at a good soiree, I feel like I end up missing some good moments with a camera in front of my face. So imagine my curiosity when I learned about the Sony Party-shot camera dock. It literally takes the photos for you. Skeptical? I was too . . . at first. Until I learned how.

I've used a digital camera that incorporates face and smile detection technology, so I can attest to its ability to capture shots when I'm not really paying attention. It's this technology that makes the Party-shot camera dock so effective. Just set up the dock with your SC-WX1 or DSC-TX1 Cyber-shot camera and let the gadget do all the work. Great for candid and natural-looking shots, the Party-shot detects smiles and faces as it swivels and tilts 360 degrees to get the best shot around. The Party-shot hits stores in September for $150, but will you be in line?

Daily Tech: Sony's Party Shot Will Be Your Personal Photog

GeekSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:03:06 -0700

For $150, Sony's Party Shot camera mount will capture everyone on camera - Wired
Check out which video games are new this week - Green Pixels
Find out what skater Stevie Williams tech style is - Switched
Back to schoolers can use DesignYourDorm.com to create a visual plan the arrangement of their dorm furniture - Unplggd
Apple has rejected the popular Sex Offender app from the app store - TechCrunch
Here are some amazing gadget deals of the day - Gizmodo