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DataCase App Brings File Browser & Wireless Data Transfer to iPhone & iPod touch
Being able to use the iPhone or iPod touch for basic data storage and file browsing has been a missing feature for over a year now. But an app called DataCase, available July 28, claims it will finally turn the iPhone or iPod touch into a "handheld wireless drive." DataCase uses Bonjour in the same manner as Air Disk—which means the iPhone's drive will automatically appear in a Mac's finder. Once you have files on the iPhone, you can browse, view and even delete them. Since the app works with any "wirelessly capable computer," PCs and Linux are also supported. For only $7 bucks this apps sounds way too good to be true. Let's hope it isn't. [DataCase]
eee pc 701
Japan Has Subnotebooks For $1 With Data Plans
I've thought for awhile that the key to selling the super cheap yet very underpowered sub-notebooks that are exploding all over the place would be carrier subsidization, and now a carrier in Japan is taking the the idea and running with it, selling the Eee PC 701 for less than $1 American with a data plan contract, much like how we get cell phones. These devices often feature 4G—in this case with an external wireless modem—networking, which means you get an always-on Internet connection for your tiny laptop for less than $65 a month. American carriers, are you paying attention? [JK On The Run, via Liliputing]
storage
Brando USB, eSATA HDD Dock Gets One-Touch Backup Button
Previously it was double slots and eSATA, now the cartridge-style HDD dock gets a one-touch backup button. Makes it ideal for backing up your main drive to an old HDD you've got spare, and then bunging the backup in a cupboard until you need it. It's got eSATA and USB 2 connectivity and even comes with an internal SATA to external eSATA conversion bracket for your desktop PC. Takes both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, but though it plays nicely with PCs and Macs, the one-touch button only works with PCs. Available now for $53. [Brando]
tivo
TiVo Selling Your Secrets, Turn Off That Jon & Kate Plus 8 ASAP!
TiVo has a lot of data on their 1.7 million users and now they're tapping it to make some money on the side. TiVo is licensing their information to media-marketing research company TRA, including demographic-based data regarding live TV, recording, time-shifting, digital/analog cable, satellite, OTA channels and even the stuff their viewers have purchased. More »
a-data
A-DATA Turbo Series CF 350X Is the World's Fastest Compact Flash Card
A-DATA's Turbo Series CF card is 350X, which gets you a 52MB/sec read and 47MB/sec write, and comes in 8 and 16GB sizes. It's the fastest Compact Flash card in the world, which is made out of Single-Level-Cell (SLC) flash memory, and has dual-channel support.[A-Data]
flash drive
This gizmo from Brando is a carabiner with a USB flash drive embedded in it. M'kay. Handy for... um... snapping onto your notebook case, and securing it to your climbing harness as you tackle the north face of the Eiger? Actually no, because despite supporting Windows, OS X and Linux, it won't support you: I'm sure I should be able to see a "do not use for climbing" sign on it somewhere. It's got 4GB of storage, comes in six colors and is $32. [Brando]
Climb Every Mountain, Ford Every Data-Stream with USB Flash Drive Carabiner
This gizmo from Brando is a carabiner with a USB flash drive embedded in it. M'kay. Handy for... um... snapping onto your notebook case, and securing it to your climbing harness as you tackle the north face of the Eiger? Actually no, because despite supporting Windows, OS X and Linux, it won't support you: I'm sure I should be able to see a "do not use for climbing" sign on it somewhere. It's got 4GB of storage, comes in six colors and is $32. [Brando]
mobile data
NXP Cell Modem Will Pull Down 150Mbits, Connect to Just About Anything
NXP's new softmodem will be the fastest in the world and work with a range of data protocols, including LTE, WiMax, HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM. While the modem's over-the-top theoretical speeds will be sharply limited by available cellular networks, its network-promiscuity will allow for actual global phones that would be able to connect to fast data services almost anywhere in the world. Expect the hardware to start turning up in phone starting Q2 2009. [SlashPhones]
5:40 PM on Thu Jun 12 2008
By Adrian Covert
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Latest by DJTripleRRR: Hello Aeon... I've missed you... If only you were real... more »
gaming
Bangai-O Spirits For DS Uses Old Timey Audio Recordings To Share Levels
The Nintendo DS remake of the old Dreamcast favorite Bangai-O Spirits has one very notable feature that we haven't seen in years. Kotaku found out that instead of using Nintendo's local Wi-Fi or over-the-net DS codes, you share levels via audio recording. Once you've designed something you want your friends to see, it'll play back that level as an audio recording that you can record it as an audio file on your computer, then send however you send files normally. More »
storage
Brando 3-in-1 Data Dock Saves Case Space With Multi-Use Trays
For those of you with desktop PCs crammed to the gills with peripherals, this slot-loading data dock from Brando might be a neat space-saver solution. It takes up just one 3.5-inch drive bay, but has three interchangeable sleds: one for 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, one with a 4-way USB hub and one a multi-type card reader. You simply chose which you need at the time, and slide it into one of the two slots. Cleverly each aluminum-frame sled also functions as an independent USB peripheral, making them pretty useful portable accessories too. Available now for $69. [Brando]
at&t
AT&T LaptopConnect Gets 20 Percent Speed Bump to 1.7Mbps Downstream, 1.2 Up
Users of AT&T's LaptopConnect should notice some more spring in their (already springy) virtual steps by the end of this month, courtesy of AT&T's rabid 3G build-out adding HSUPA to its existing HSDPA 3G network. (What?) Downstream speeds are now 700Kbps to 1.7Mbps, upstream is 500Kbps-1.2Mbps, a nice boost in upload speed. The catch is that you need the following data cards: AT&T USBConnect 881, Sierra Wireless AirCard 881, Option GT Ultra and Option GT Ultra Express. But if that's not fast enough, you can always pop into a Starbucks for unlimited free Wi-Fi. [AT&T]
keyboards
I-O Data's Mini Bluetooth Keyboard is Cute, Looks Familiar
Sure, Bluetooth keyboards that help with text-entry to your cellphone or PDA aren't new. But this one from I-O Data has three things going for it: it's petite, it doesn't fold with over-complicated mechanisms and it's very cute. Dare I say it's taken a few style pointers from a bigger, shinier Bluetooth cousin? Yes, I think I may. No info on pricing or availability. [Akihabaranews]
iphone security
How to Better Erase an iPhone When Selling/Repairing
We knew that refurbished iPhones have their previous owner's data on it, but how do you protect yourself when Apple won't go through the trouble of wiping phones out before passing them on? By unsyncing everything, then loading it up with music and videos until the phone is full to overwrite the old data that was there. Does this work? We thought the contacts, calendars, SMS and phone calls were stored on the OS partition, not the media partition where videos and music files go. More »
gps
In January we brought you some info on the SPOT GPS tracker that broadcasts live info on your whereabouts, and now just four months later there's this new wrist-mounted gizmo that does almost the same. The Wrist Tracker is actually a multifunction device that has a GSM unit built-in, alongside the GPS tracker and data-logger, and it can be configured to send your position data via SMS at set intervals, or tracked real-time by GPRS. There's a plain LCD screen which displays the usual GPS info, and though it's not overly attractive it doesn't appear massively chunky. Available recently, though there's no info on pricing. [Coolest Gadgets via Navigadget]
GPS Wrist Tracker Has GSM for Live Position Updates
In January we brought you some info on the SPOT GPS tracker that broadcasts live info on your whereabouts, and now just four months later there's this new wrist-mounted gizmo that does almost the same. The Wrist Tracker is actually a multifunction device that has a GSM unit built-in, alongside the GPS tracker and data-logger, and it can be configured to send your position data via SMS at set intervals, or tracked real-time by GPRS. There's a plain LCD screen which displays the usual GPS info, and though it's not overly attractive it doesn't appear massively chunky. Available recently, though there's no info on pricing. [Coolest Gadgets via Navigadget]
rumor
Oh No: Sprint Capping "Unlimited" 3G Data Service at 5GB
We've raved on Sprint's EV-DO data service more than once, in no small part because they were the only carrier to have truly unlimited 3G data, while AT&T and Verizon capped their service at 5GB. Our love affair just might be over. According to a leaked update of their terms of service, effective July 31st, they'll be enacting a 5GB cap as well. More »
laptops
You already knew that customs officials can search your laptop if they feel like it, detaining you if you refuse, but what can you do to protect yourself from random dudes checking out your vacation pics? The EFF has some tips. There's having multiple encrypted partitions, having secure passwords, shutting off your machine before searches and destroying naughty stuff semi-permanently with shredding applications. Hit up the link for more privacy tips. [EFF]
EFF's Guide to Border Laptop Searches
You already knew that customs officials can search your laptop if they feel like it, detaining you if you refuse, but what can you do to protect yourself from random dudes checking out your vacation pics? The EFF has some tips. There's having multiple encrypted partitions, having secure passwords, shutting off your machine before searches and destroying naughty stuff semi-permanently with shredding applications. Hit up the link for more privacy tips. [EFF]
sprint
Sprint: Still The Best For Data
Sprint, we just don't know how to feel about you. First, we hear your Nextel merger was an oopsie. Then there are reports that you're spending $100 million battling the iPhone in a futile televised slap fight. And to top it all off, we hear that you've just lost 1 million customers. That's some bad news. But it's probably good to note that Sprint is still good for something: their EVDO service may be the best for data-only 3G computer connection. AT&T and Verizon Wireless both cap their "unlimited" data plans at 5GB, which can lead to pricey surcharges. Sprint doesn't do this, and they were the first to roll with a Revision A network.
7:10 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,991 views,
37 comments
Latest by n/a: I hope Sprint stays around too... As being someone who has worked for them for 4 yrs I really hope that someone on the board wakes up and realizes how much Sprint DOES compete with the other companies. Network wise they more »
cellphones
Phone Charger Doubles as Data Backup Unit, Triples as an SD Card Reader
There are other methods of backing up your cellphone contacts, but integrating that capability into a cellphone charger makes a lot of sense from a convenience standpoint. Plus, throwing in the ability read your SD/MMC cards doesn't hurt either. It can even act as a portable battery backup in a pinch. The cleverly titled "Data-backup mobile phone charger" (also referred to as the VT-100 elsewhere) works with most major phone brands and can be used for PMPs, digital cameras and other gadgets strictly as a portable power supply. The device is available for around $30 US. [Longshow via Gizmag and Alibaba]
3:30 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Sean Fallon
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14 comments
Latest by n/a: @scarbrtj Hm... I prefer Hextuples. ...though Sextuple sounds like a fun night involving 3 or more women that look the same. more »
