Truphone brings VoIP to iPhone
Truphone has just rolled out a demonstration of its VoIP software that runs on the iPhone without requiring a SIM unlock that would void the warranty of your precious as well as make it a candidate for bricking when the next major firmware update is released. This is made possible by executing commands through the terminal, initiating the call from the iPhone via a WiFi connection to Truphone’s servers, and back the same way to the receiving handset. Truphone hopes to see this software being installed across all cellphones that possess the inherent functionality needed to make VoIP calls. It is still in beta, so it’ll be a while before the final polished product is available.
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have laid claim to the advancements made in the realm of white LEDs, claiming that they’re getting ever closer to the “Holy Grail of the illumination industry.” Since white LEDs produce pure white light that works great for everyday use, it would be ideal to have these installed in your home over the “warm white” LEDs used in pricey bulbs. The main advancement involves the development of a “new phosphor from semiconductor nanocrystals of cadmium sulfide mixed with manganese” that will produce a stable and constant shade of white light which is in all manner superior to what is currently available. Until they perfect it, they’ll remain cooped up within their laboratories.
The revamped PSP-2000 certainly sold a bundle in Japan within four days of its launch, with the final total numbering at 250,702 units. In comparison, Sony moved 275,223 units throughout the months of July and August combined, so that goes a long way in helping the PSP catch up with the DS Lite’s seemingly unassailable lead. To find out what’s new with the PSP-2000 compared to its older model, check out our hands on experience.
We’ve seen our fair share of VoIP mice in the past, and here’s yet another one that goes against the grain by featuring a slightly modified form factor. It takes after a slider design, opening up to reveal a numeric keypad underneath. Features include a speakerphone while the top of the mouse boasts a backlit LCD display that shows essential information such as contact details, time, and various bits from the chat program. Heck, if you are as poor as a church mouse, you can always save some money on speakers by turning this 800dpi mouse into one but the 1.5 watts of power surely won’t give you any satisfaction at all. For $24.13, you can choose from red, black or silver colors.
Well, that’s what you’d expect a watch to do, don’t you? This Radar Watch from Eleeno sounds as though it is capable of detecting a bunch of incoming UFOs or something as well though. The interface is almost too simple, with a minute hand on the outside, the hour hand on the inside, and the radar grid dividing the circle into twelve sections. Definitely a timepiece for attention whores. Interested parties will be able to pick one up in Japan for approximately $53 after conversion.
Chinese company Shenzhen Suno Technology is trying to prove a point apparently. Their MA-917 proves the point that not only Apple products are clone worthy. The MA-917 is a PMP device which looks like a Frankenstien of a bunch of Toshiba devices, most notably the Gigabeat. The clone device has a 2-inch TFT display and id compatible with AMV video files, and MP3, WMA and WMV media formats with lyric support, plus adds in a FM tuner for good measure. And yes, digital images can also be displayed.
Gateway might be releasing what they would term their last hurrah in the form of the “One” desktop computer, so-named because of its unified structure. The One desktop comes with an attractive design and is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor, a 500GB hard drive, 3GB of memory, a DVD burner, and a 5-in-1 memory card reader. While it retails for $1,800, you can always pick up lesser configurations for $1,300 and $1,500. The One desktop will be officially unveiled at the Digital Life show in New York tomorrow.
