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[REVIEW UPDATE] Genius ‘GX Gaming’ Maurus gaming mouse

By Ike - [7/11/2012 - 09:17] - 0 - Review Gaming Peripherals

Genius sent over their Maurus mouse for testing (mentioned previously in this review). The Maurus was specially optimized for RTS/FPS games. Specifications Maurus Two instant shift macros (P1 to P2., P1 to P3) On board memory en[...]

[REVIEW UPDATE] Genius ‘GX Gaming’ Maurus gaming mouse

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Thanko’s new Air Gesture mouse let you control your PC “Minority Report” style

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/11/2012 - 02:17] - 0 - Peripherals

I have to admit it but since I saw teh movie Minority Report I can’t wait on having the chance to control my PC with my fingers as smoothly as in this movie! Sure we are not there yet, but Thanko launched last Friday in Japan a n[...]

Thanko’s new Air Gesture mouse let you control your PC “Minority Report” style

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Bakery goods POS visual recognition system on trial in Tokyo bakery

By DigInfo TV - [31/7/2012 - 08:23] - 0 - Peripherals

Brain Corporation has developed a system that can individually identify all kinds of baked goods on a tray, in just one second. A trial has started at a Tokyo bakery store. This technology was co-developed with the University of Hyogo.[...]

Bakery goods POS visual recognition system on trial in Tokyo bakery

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PFU new ScanSnap is now faster and more “open”

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/5/2012 - 03:15] - 0 - Peripherals

PFU (Fujitsu) will release in Japan May 25 a new iteration of its famous ScanSap series with the S1300i. Compact (28xx99x77) and portable (1.4kg) the ScanSnap S1300i comes now 1.5x time faster than its predecessor the S1300 as well as [...]

PFU new ScanSnap is now faster and more “open”

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Swapp your notebook ODD with an HDD/SDD thanks to Donya’s new universal adapter

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/5/2012 - 08:15] - 2 - Peripherals

Shanghai Donya launched this morning in Japan the DN-69810, a new universal HDD and SSD adaptor for notebooks. If you own a notebook that comes with a DVD or Blu-Ray drive chance that you may have the possibility to remove it and swap [...]

Swapp your notebook ODD with an HDD/SDD thanks to Donya’s new universal adapter

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The virtual laser keyboard is back thanks to Elecom

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [26/3/2012 - 09:16] - 3 - Peripherals

I first encounter this concept, the laser keyboard, back in 2005 when this was first introduced for PCs and sold in some very exclusive and secluded stores in Akihabara. A rather unique concept that unfortunately did not had all the fa[...]

The virtual laser keyboard is back thanks to Elecom

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[CEBIT 2012] Samsung’s booth and Galaxy Pocket introduction

By Ike - [15/3/2012 - 09:44] - 2 - Peripherals

Samsung Electronics announces the latest addition to its Android powered Galaxy portfolio, the Galaxy Pocket. Featuring AndroidTM 2.3, this new smartphone offers those on the lookout for a new handset, a stylish portable option. The G[...]

[CEBIT 2012] Samsung’s booth and Galaxy Pocket introduction

[CEBIT 2012] Starsway, on the way to deliver affordable SSD and flash based storage

By Ike - [13/3/2012 - 09:48] - 1 - Peripherals Storage

Starsway, a China based enterprise with solid roots in the manufacturing of PMP, MP3 players and USB Flash storage, featured a brand new line of SSD drives. The Starsway SOLID 3 drives are only available in 2,5 inch form factor. Starsw[...]

[CEBIT 2012] Starsway, on the way to deliver affordable SSD and flash based storage

[CEBIT 2012] Fancy USB pen drives, custom shape BTO

By Ike - [12/3/2012 - 08:34] - 1 - Peripherals

Built to order pen drives have been quite the rage since China was one of the first countries to offer competitive pricing for built to order shapes. This year at Cebit, they are putting the focus more and more towards the business seg[...]

[CEBIT 2012] Fancy USB pen drives, custom shape BTO

Elecom new Bluetooth keyboard comes with Linux, Windows, OSX and iOS Support

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/1/2012 - 07:30] - 2 - Peripherals

Today Elecom announces in Japan its latest portable Bluetooth keyboard with the TK-FBP029BK. Compatible with Linux, Windows, OSX, PS3 and even iOS, this compact Bluetooth 3.0 keyboard, comes with a nice little clamshell cover that will[...]

Elecom new Bluetooth keyboard comes with Linux, Windows, OSX and iOS Support

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Osaka U demonstrates its Balloon Input Device

By DigInfo TV - [7/11/2011 - 08:19] - 1 - Peripherals

A research group at Osaka University has invented an input device using a balloon. This system recognizes when the user strokes, strikes, or squeezes the balloon, and plays sounds in accordance with those actions. “The balloon co[...]

Osaka U demonstrates its Balloon Input Device

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Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go

By Tom LESKIN - [3/9/2011 - 12:49] - 1 - Home Entertainment Peripherals

We all know that many companies are trying to kill the optical disc drive, but today Samsung announced its new slim portable Blu-ray writer, the SE-506AB ODD. Along with a beautifully engineered design, it features a hi-glossy anti-scr[...]

Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go

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LG introduces its first Scanner Mouse at IFA 2012

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 12:12] - 1 - Peripherals

Here you are the LSM-100, LG’s first Scanner and Mouse combo that will let you scan any document that comes under your mouse. Being your average Laser Mouse, the LSM-100 also integrate a scanner that will later help you to save d[...]

LG introduces its first Scanner Mouse at IFA 2012

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ST’s MEMS Module Provides Six Degrees of Freedom in Advanced Motion-Sensing Applications

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [20/8/2011 - 10:05] - 0 - Peripherals

STMicroelectronics has expanded its portfolio with a new device that combines three-axis sensing of both linear and angular motion. ST’s high-performance multi-sensor module with six degrees of freedom targets advanced motion-sensing a[...]

ST’s MEMS Module Provides Six Degrees of Freedom in Advanced Motion-Sensing Applications

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Samsung Develops 32GB Green DDR3 Using TSV Package Technology

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/8/2011 - 08:00] - 1 - Peripherals

Samsung Electronics has developed 32 GB Green DDR3 for next generation servers using TSV package technology for the first time in the industry. It boasts the maximum transmission speeds of 1.333 MB/s, a 67% increase from the current mo[...]

Samsung Develops 32GB Green DDR3 Using TSV Package Technology

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Elecom announced yet another Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/8/2011 - 10:22] - 0 - Peripherals Tablet-PDA

Elecom announced yesterday the TK-FBP030E Series, available in Black and White, a new 11mm thick thin Bluetooth Keyboard sold with a dedicated pouch made for the iPad and iPad2, the TK-FBP030E Series can also be used with both iPhone a[...]

Elecom announced yet another Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad

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Canon new amazing product is a Bluetooth Calculator

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [27/7/2011 - 01:45] - 1 - Peripherals

Back in 2008 Canon introduces its first Mouse Calculator in Japan with the LS-100TKM for the business oriented Canon fans that were looking for a unique device and today, Canon announced in the USA yet a new set of calculators with the[...]

Canon new amazing product is a Bluetooth Calculator

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Elecom Japan introduces a new pair of Bluetooth Keyboards

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [26/7/2011 - 03:54] - 0 - Peripherals

Elecom Japan announced today two new Bluetooth QWERTY keyboards (US) with the TK-FBP018 and the TK-FBP019 Series. While the first series, the TK-FBP018 is apparently made for Android devices and where the TK-FBP019 is designed for iOS [...]

Elecom Japan introduces a new pair of Bluetooth Keyboards

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Century Japan introduces the CRM-U3, a new USB 3.0 Card reader

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [13/7/2011 - 02:37] - 0 - Peripherals Storage

Looking for a quick way to download all your RAW Photo footages of Video footage to your computer? Century’s new USB 3.0 CRM-U3 Card reader is the right inexpensive answer for you! Announced at around 3,000 Yen and available within a f[...]

Century Japan introduces the CRM-U3, a new USB 3.0 Card reader

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Filco new Majestouch NINJA keyboard aims to HHK users

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [27/6/2011 - 02:15] - 4 - Peripherals

Fujitsu is offering by far the best keyboard that money can buy in Japan with its HHKB line-up. However these wonders don’t comes cheap and if money is something you really don’t want see wasting lately you should definitively give a t[...]

Filco new Majestouch NINJA keyboard aims to HHK users

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Own an old Desktop and refuse to upgrade from IDE to SATA? There is still Hope for you!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/6/2011 - 03:15] - 3 - Peripherals

You can’t imagine the number of IDE based computer are still running in this all SATA world. Still if for whatever reasons you are stuck with an IDE capable only PC I am sure that you are facing quite some difficulties to find replacem[...]

Own an old Desktop and refuse to upgrade from IDE to SATA? There is still Hope for you!

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Five Finger Input Device For Complete Hand Recognition by Double Research & Development Co.

By DigInfo TV - [23/6/2011 - 06:53] - 0 - Peripherals

Double Research & Development Co. has developed a new input device called “amenbo” which can sense the movements and pressure of individual fingers. As the complete hand movements are directly input into the PC, it can [...]