Philips shows its new clamshell phone for audiophiles. The 588 can play MP3 and the controls are placed on the outer shell of the clamshell. No details on the specs but it is expected to hit the Asian market.

From Techtickerblog

 

If you demand the ultimate in performance, the Alienware Aurora m9700/mALX belong on your list. The m9700 ($1,999) packs an AMD Turion 64 CPU, a 17-inch display, dual 256MB GeForce Go 7900 GS GPUs in SLI-configuration, 100GB/200GB SATA hard drive, 512MB of dual-channel 400MHz memory, and a DVD SuperMulti drive. While the mALX ($4,449) gets an upgraded 19-inch display, dual GeForce Go 7900 GTX GPUs, and a custom paint job. Models will begin shipping on June 19th (m9700) / June 24th (mALX).

[via RegHardware]
from Techeblog

 

Available in 20GB ($499) or 60GB ($599) models, the PlayStation 3 (US) will feature a Cell processor, input/output ports, Blu-ray (BD) disc compatibility, Wi-Fi (60GB only), HDMI port (60GB only), and a 3-in-1 memory card reader (60GB only). PlanetGTA.com just happened to catch a PlayStation 3 demo unit freezing up at E3 2006. Watch after the jump.

For use in living rooms, maximum heat and noise reduction has been achieved with a noise level equivalent to that of the current slim-line PlayStation 2.

[via PS3Informer]

From Techeblog

 

Priced at $216, these “anti-glance” LCD glasses by Kowon Technology will supposedly give users the illusion of watching a 32-inch screen when worn. It offers a 320 x 240 LCD display in front of each eye and integrated earbud headphones. Fully charged, you’ll get around eight hours of use. The MSP-209 measures 4.8 x 4.2mm and will start shipping next week in Korea.

The company is bringing the glasses to market in response to the boom in demand for TV on mobile phones

[via Reg Hardware]
from TecheBlog

Motiva is a kind of backwards TiVo for the elderly. It transforms the TV into a way for nurses and doctors to monitor patient’s level of knowledge and track their lifestyle and medication habits. Then health care providers can give feedback to the user if there’s any changes to be made or reminders about future doctor’s visits.

For every patient, Motiva monitors ongoing health status, usage patterns and regularly queries patients about changes in their knowledge, motivation and confidence levels – insights nurses can use to adapt care plans and gauge impact on long-term behavior…

Nothing says “great mother’s day present” like looking out for your mom’s health!

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Motiva is Watching You [Medgadget]
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Practice your swing and exercise your dog simultaneously with this tennis ball Doggie Driver. Place the special ball into the driver by pushing the opening of the club on it to lock it in place. Then pull the driver back like a standard golf club and swing normally to launch the ball up to 100 yards. Just make sure the dog isn’t in the way when you swing.

Doggie Driver [Smarthome via Red Ferret]
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I recall hearing once that customers perceive things that are yellow or red as being “sturdier” and “better made.” We’re not sure about the 5500, Nokia’s sporty model with rubber cladding, but it sure looks like it could withstand 4Gs and a brushfire.

Interestingly enough, the 5500 actually has a sport mode which includes a training diary and stopwatch. There is a switch on the side which locks the phone into one of three settings, sport, music, and standard. Finally, it has a text-to-speech feature for reading out SMS messages on the run. It’s also tri-band and should be in stores this summer for 300 euro.

Press Release [Yahoo via mobilementalism.com]
From Gizmodo

From Techeblog:

Nokia’s 5500 is a semi-rugged phone designed for the active lifestyle. Boasting rubber grips, a splash/spill resistant shell, and stainless steel casing for maximum durability. It’s no slouch in the multimedia department either, with a 1.3-megapixel camera, MicroSD card slot, and music player. Nokia will start shipping the 5500 to Sprint outlets nationwide this summer, priced at $382 USD.

The integrated pedometer feature serves to monitor distance walked or calories burnt -during a busy day in the city or that breathtaking cardio session.

[via Slashphone]