T-Mobile launches the new Sidekick 2008 today. It’s a contender in the text-messaging arena for hip and socially connected consumers. Today T-Mobile introduces its latest Sidekick, previously dubbed the Sidekick Gekko.

From thr Playstation Blog: “Just wanted to give everyone a quick heads up that a PS3 firmware update (v2.42) is now available for download. This update improves the playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software.”
At this time there have been no press releases or updates on the Playstation website to provide details of adds, updates or fixes.
The server is extremely congested and downloads are very slow.
We will update as additional details are available.
Manual Download Links Are Posted Here

Lego Universe doesn’t launch until 2009 however it looks as if it will be well worth the wait.
Lego Universe developer NetDevil has given us an exclusive peek into Lego Universe, the massive multiplayer online game where you can use bricks to collaboratively “build in real time”, having

Targus® Inc., maker of the world’s top-selling laptop computer cases and accessories, announced today its Zip-ThruTM 15.4” Corporate Traveler Laptop Case, the first in Targus’ line of checkpoint-friendly laptop cases. As a derivative of Targus’ award-winning Corporate Traveler line,

Freecom has launched what they are claiming is the worlds smallest 2.5-inch USB-2 external hard drive, the Mobile Drive XXS.
Their claim is backed by the fact that the drive is 27% smaller than its closest competitor and weighs just 155g, which Freecom believes is also the lightest. Freecom was able to achieve this miniaturization by fitting the drive with form-fitting rubber sleeves, which doubles up as protection for the drive, as well as making the drive easier to grip.
The XXS is available in 160GB, 250GB and 320GB for £44.99, £59.99 …

Vonage today announced the launch of Vonage Pro(SM), a first-of-its-kind digital voice offering featuring five innovative components that keep you connected to your home life while on the go, including the ability for customers to use their home phone number virtually anywhere they have access to a high speed Internet connection. Vonage Pro is the next step in the MyVonage(TM) product strategy, which is focused on developing products and services based on the requests of customers who have a wide variety of lifestyles and communication needs.

This is one of those ‘must have’ item’s.
An ordinary-looking plastic bottle can turn into an extraordinary device that could save millions of lives. The Lifesaver container can instantly clean the dirtiest water, making it entirely safe to drink.
Its inventor, Michael Pritchard, says he felt duty-bound to develop it after watching TV coverage of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 that killed at least 230,000 people and left a vast swathe of destroyed communities and infrastructure. Many of the survivors had little or no supply of fresh water to help …

Garmin today announced a new series of personal navigators that combine cutting edge navigation features with outdoor recreation navigation capabilities. With one touch, the nuvi 500 transitions between driving, bicycling, boating or walking mode, while boasting sought-after features such as routing capabilities, improved mapping and water-proof hardware.
“This multi-mode nuvi is the ultimate device for those seeking portable navigation in the car and in the great outdoors,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “This product allows us to combine features from several of our most popular automotive and …

The Wall-e remote control toy robot is now available on a pre-order basis. The timing of this may seem a little odd, but the Ultimate WALL-E  remote controlled robot is sure to be a sought after gift during the coming holiday season.
It’s WALL•E! See the robot star of the hit Disney/Pixar film ”WALL•E” come to life with the Ultimate WALL•E remote control toy. WALL•E’s charming personality shines through with this interactive toy robot.
Features include:

With the original voice from the hit movie, WALL•E can chat with you. He can also …

Chevrolet unveiled its long-awaited production version of the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro sports car Monday in the dome in Warren where it was designed, next to historic GM vehicles the ‘50 Corvette Stingray, the ‘51 LeSabre and the 1959 Camaro whose league it hopes to join.
General Motors Corp. believes there is still an ample market for the all-new Camaro, despite the fact that the U.S. consumer’s preference has changed dramatically to favor fuel-efficient cars and crossovers and smaller engines since the automaker revealed the concept version in 2006 to compete in …

There’s a rumor surfacing that Microsoft is going to release a Sidewinder keyboard. Features are said to include a detachable numeric keyboard that can be attached to either side of the Sidewinder keyboard.
It also appears to have some programmable keys on the left-hand side. What appears to be a range of multimedia keys can be found at the top of the keyboard, and two round knobs that are for…well…I’m not really sure.
The site says the Microsoft Sidewinder keyboard will be launched in September for $79.95
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Talk about an unpleasant death… The WASP Injection Knife shoots a short, quick blast of carbon dioxide about the size of a basketball at 850psi into it’s ‘target”. The blast of gas instantly kills or incapacitates whatever it is you’ve just stabbed (bear, shark,…)
To see the WASP Knife in action, visit their website
This year’s Christmas list is getting long….
IGN has a good write-up
Wasp Knives looks to have recently innovated the most deadly blade yet conceived, and it’s apparently capable of “…dropping some of the largest mammals in a single stab,” …

RadioShack Corp. may soon test a new concept designed to emulate Apple Inc.’s popular stores, an analyst said.
If true, this is great news. I’m still a big Radio Shack fan. It may be more nostalgic than anything but each time I visit their store, (now with my three sons) I remember the day I walked in and purchased my first police scanner with money I earned from a paper route. I digress…..
Deutsche Bank analyst Mike Baker said he believes the company’s pilot project will “replicate the look and feel” of …

Wal-Mart Stores Inc, as part of a pilot program, is opening “Solution Stations” in a small number of its Dallas-area stores to offer technology services, like home theater installation and computer repair.
In a statement on its website dated July 14, Wal-Mart says the stations will be managed with Dell Inc and the “program provides an opportunity for us to understand more about what our customers need and expect in home installation and technology services, within a specific market.”
Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, describes the program as a small pilot.
“There are …

Toshiba A205-S5000 Notebook $398 At Walmart on July 20th
The Toshiba A205-S5000 Notebook deal will be available at Walmart on July 20. More information will be posted when it becomes available.
The specs included 2 GB of  RAM, 120 GB hard disk, CD/DVD writer as listed in the ad plus Vista Home Premium and not Vista Basic.
Description
* 2GB Memory
* 120 GB HDD
* Reads & Writes CD’s & DVD’s
* Windows Vista Home Premium
* 15.4 inch display
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