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Sony has just released their new MDR-RF4000K digital cordless headphones. They have a unique storage and charging dock that cuts unsightly wires.
These headphones feature a powerful 40mm long-stroke diaphragm to produce a crystal clear sound quality. These wireless headphones come with a NiMH battery that provides up to 7 hours of listening time. Additionally, you can also slip in a single AAA Alkaline battery which will increase the usage time up to ten hours. The Sony MDR-RF4000K headphones will go on sale in April 2010. No info on pricing so far. [Press Release]
Why cant Sony just name their headphone with something a little easier to remember than the MDR-RF4000K model?
According to the NY Times, Google, Intel and Sony are developing a new product called Google TV. It appears that Google wants to develop a new tv platform and roll it out in a set top box. Apparently, Boxee, Roku, Vudu, etc. etc. are all lonely because Google is working on a Google Web TV platform that will be rolled into televisions and, you guessed it, yet another set-top box. Logitech has also been tapped for its expertise in remote controls and accessories. Last week, the WSJ reported that Google was privately testing a set-top box with Dish Network.
Google intends to use the same open approach to Web TV that it has to Android and hopes that TV apps will see the same type of enthusiasm from the developer community as cell phone apps, thereby expanding the Web-on-TV concept exponentially. Google plans to get the development tool kit out within a couple of months.
The hardware will use Intel Atom chips. For its part, Sony will likely launch some of the first TVs and other devices with the Google TV tech built in. The technology will be based on Android and will use Google Chrome for browsing.
The project is still being kept tightly under wraps and spokespersons for all companies except for Sony declined to comment for the NY Times piece. Sony’s spokesperson stated that he hadn’t heard of the project.
Sony has announced it will launch new 3D sets on June 10th. Sony’s first 3D TV will be a 46-inch model that retails for 350,000 yen or $3,875.
That price sounds pretty steep at first, but Sony’s set will come with two pairs of active shutter glasses. $4,000 is still more than we’d throw on the 3D fire, but we’re sure some people will be wasting paying it. Sony announced plans for seven other models in the LX900, HX900 and HX800 lines, which will hit the Japanese market in June or July. These televisions will range from 40 to 60 inches ($2,450 to $6,500).
The Sony 3D televisions will go live in Japan first and then in other markets.
via CNET and Crunch Gear
Evernote has been doing very well recently. It has been praised in the professional world for being the best way to make notes and store them. The iPhone and Android apps are some of the most popular downloads from their respective app stores and it appears the Evernote team knows no limits. Recently they’ve a new version (rebuilt from the ground up) and also surpassed two million users (it’s now creeping towards two and a half million).
Here’s what Evernote had to say about their new update:
“Evernote 3.5 for Windows is completely new. We rewrote it from the ground up to make it faster, more reliable, and just plain better than Evernote for Windows has ever been. Our goal was to use everything we’ve learned since our launch to make a great Evernote experience on Windows. ”
Evernote have also been busy making lots of new friends and partners in the tech world including players as big as Sony and Nokia. Every Sony laptop sold from now on will come with Evernote pre-installed and Evernote is now usable on the N900 because of a newly released plug-in! Other partnerships include:
- TimeBridge: This helps you organize better meetings. Now, you can save all your meeting notes into Evernote.
- Cliqset: Evernote and Cliqset create a permanent memory for your social streams and activity.
They ended their release on a very promising note about the iPad. Their apps have have already been a hit with iPhone users so everyone was anxious to know what they had in store for the upcoming iPad. Here’s what they said:
“We know you’re wondering. Rest assured, we have big plans for Apple’s amazing new device. Read our CEO’s blog post about Evernote’s history with tablets and plans for the iPad and other devices”
Concept products are always the best. It’s a chance for designers and creators to come up with innovative ideas that defy the status quo and generate ideas in others on how to make things better, more functional, at the very least more useful. Whether it’s concept cars, concept homes, concept industrial designs, it’s all fun to look at.
Sony has drummed up buzz with their concept art for the Sony Compact Alpha DSLR. It has the compact design of the Cybershot, with the ability to attach various lenses, much like the higher end, professional DSLR cameras. The design is small enough to fit in your bag, or pocket for quick everyday shots, but powerful enough to capture special events or persons when you need something professional. While not as diverse as the more professional models, this model could definitely be focused on the prosumer market, interested enough in wanting to take great pics, but not enough to spend upwards to $5,000 for a camera.
The camera would come with interchangeable lenses, AVCHD video capturing capability for some nice HD video footage, and powered by an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. No price tag on this concept, or even if this product will see the light of day. There’s a good chance it will be more expensive than a typical Cybershot, but less than a professional grade camera. Either way I like what it offers and would love to see this concept get off the ground.
All the buzz this past CES was the debut of a lot a 3D devices. Personally 3D is just a gimmick for me, something that is supposed to get me into the story with cheap parlor tricks of making me feel like something is coming at me or is going to poke my eye out. I’m not for wearing the funny glasses and having to adjust my eyesight when I’m done, but apparently some people are. With so many newly released movies, new TV’s, and more all going 3D, someone thought it was a good idea, and now Sony is on board with something new.
Sony has created a line of new 3D players that you can now pair alongside your new 3D enabled TV’s. Ranging from $200-$300, the new blu-ray will now engage you with 3D to further “enhance” your moving viewing experiences. The S570 and the S470 series are unique to Sony’s lineup and offer varying experiences. The S570 will come with built in wi-fi, while the S470 requires a wireless USB adapter. Both models offer “Bravia Internet Video and BD-Live, compatibility with the BD Remote app for iPhone and iPod touch, DVD upscaling to 1080p, Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding and a monolithic design.”
Sound tempting? Let us know if you’re into this 3D craze or if it’s just a fad.
It has been announced that Sony has launched their Reader. The Sony Reader has come out just in time for Valentine’s day and is priced at $329 for the Touch Edition.
The limited edition has a red cover and comes with a light. The PRS-600 Reader included in this bundle is compatible with ePUB, PDF, Microsoft Word, BBeB Book and other text formats. The device also has a built-in 512MB of storage space, which is upgradable via a card reader. Other features include a built-in MP3/AAC player, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a built-in dictionary, the ability to enlarge text, and a stunning two week battery life (7,500 page turns).
Did you know that your finger veins, as your fingerprints, are unique? Me neither. That’s why Sony created a new security product: Sony Mofiria.
Even more, the finger veins seem that represents a more effective way to identify people, since there are some -not easy- ways to hack fingerprints . The device will have the following specs:
- Uses two components to get the job done: infrared LEDs and CMOS sensors.
- USB connection.
- Size: 7 x 1,4 x 5,8 cms.
- Weight: 33grs.
- Intended to be implemented not only with notebooks, but cell phones as well.
Sony expects to have devices implemented with this biometric sensor in a few months more.
Sony is always looking to improve their fancy VAIO models, and while ago they’ve introduced the VAIO Signature Collection, super-classy notebooks where you can also pick your model according to your favorite 2010 season.
This models are really exclusive, since they are only making around 100/400 units per model. And if that’s not enough to call them exclusive: Most of them have prices superior that u$s3.000 and you can find them only in US stores.
The Glossy Carbon Fiber is the most expensive one, but not only has a sober black design, the specs are quite interesting: Intel Core i7 processor, 256GB solid state drive and Windows 7 Professional license.
But if you are looking to avoid any attention, check this crocodile leather model:
There are few things out there that are beautiful enough to just look at for hours. What if a TV was so beautiful whether it was on or off you could just stare at the amazing design? The Sony Bravia builds the aesthetic appeal to an all-time high with their new NX800 HDTV. A design that looks like something Apple would create, is sleek, monolithic, and clean. With the barrage of TV’s shown at CES earlier this month, this is one of those TV’s that is just jam packed with technology that any tech geek or otherwise will drool at what it has to offer.
Naturally the TV, being HD, offers up a full 1080p display. It comes in varying sizes ranging from 46-, 52-, or 60-inches with an LED backlit LCD screen. The two big ones for me is the integrated WIFI which opens up a lot of opportunities and the inclusion of an ambient light sensor is always nice for quick adjustments. The TV is also internet ready with its own set of proprietary widgets. I’d like to see these in action in the real world to see if it’s something people will actually use.
The Sony Bravia NX800 HDTV will retail at $2300 to $3500 so save your nickels and dimes and see if this TV is what you’re looking for in a full entertainment experience.
Sony Bravia offers full online and offline entertainment options.
I personally don’t know what all the craze is with boxes that apparently do what my laptop or desktop can already do, but they just can’t seem to make enough of them. I was first introduced to the Chumby, which was a device that I just saw no use for. I thought it would have been a nifty idea like ten years ago, but nowadays with mobile devices as they are, it seem irrelevant. I’m sure Chumby owners are happy with their purchase, and I don’t want to take anything away from that, but beyond the novelty, I didn’t see the need.
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