Tag archive: SUMMER

It's almost Labor Day weekend, which can only mean one thing: Summer is nearing its end. We've hopefully got a few more weeks of sunshine and warm weather, so you might as well take advantage of it by spending time in the sun and by the pool. If you are lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, you probably have all the basic essentials like fun noodles, floating lounge chairs, and various water toys. Unless you happen to be at… Read More

Summer is just about a month away, and in some parts of the country, winter just ended – finally. For taking a family vacation in the mountains, or screaming down some remote interstate in Nevada, these brand new vehicles provide some interesting tech features (like true surround sound for in-car movies), good fuel economy, and something extra to make the trip more enjoyable. We put them to the test in real-world conditions to find out how they… Read More

Vacations are one of the best parts of summer, but they can also take a lot of planning and work to organize. If you want to ditch the planning phase all together, booking a cruise is one of the best ways to go. Hop on a ship in a beautiful locale and you have everything from food, amenities, and lodging taken care of, as well as pit stops in other great spots. Most of the large cruise ships have pools, mini golf, restaurants, nightlife, and… Read More

Summer is a time for rest and relaxation. It's also an opportunity to stock up on tech gadgets that will help you find your way out of town and have some fun on the way. These road-tested, summer approved products are designed to spice up your vacation activities.

Money? Check. Identification? Yep. Clean clothes? Uh huh. The necessities of travel haven't changed much over the years, but a number of high-tech toys can help make your upcoming trips more fun, productive and hassle-free. A good camera and/or camcorder is a given, sure, but also consider one or more of these following gadgets, ranging in price from $25 to $500.

Computer maker Gateway—recently acquired by Taiwan's Acer—has announced several new notebook and desktop PC models aimed at mass market retailers and targeted especially at the back-to-school market as parents and students get ready for a new academic year. Starting prices on the new systems range from $549.99 to $1,149.99, and Gateway has even assembled a new online retail (ahem) gateway to help users peruse the… Read More

It’s that time of year again: Looking to drive hype for its PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable systems, Sony has lifted the veil on upcoming games for 2008 and early 2009, giving gamers a glimpse of what to expect in the year to come. The list of 15 titles includes some much-anticipated updates to existing franchises as well as some relative newcomers. A new HD version of the racing game wipEout will be among the rejuvenated old… Read More

Summer is reaching its height in the northern hemisphere, and with it has come another round of speculation whether cell phones—or Apple's ubiquitous iPod media players—attract lightning. In 2005, a Canadian jogger was struck by lightning while listening to his iPod; the bolt threw him two and a half meters, ruptured his eardrums, and left him with a broken jaw and a Y-shaped burn on his neck and chest where electricity… Read More

Google is many things: a search engine, a software developer, a news aggregator, provider of mapping software and mobile services, a controversial giant among Internet companies which makes even companies like Microsoft wince with the flexing of its technical and fiscal muscles. But every now and then Google does a comparatively tiny things which is just kinda neat, like: a site dedicated to Shakespeare. A part of the much-debated Google… Read More

Already into 2006, we need not wait much longer until our new high-definition formats like Blu-Ray and HD-DVD are delivered to us. However we may have to wait longer as there's currently a problemconcerning the final method of copy protection for these new formats. The final specification of the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) has been delayed for now. So what does this mean? It meanswe wait. There is nothing that can really be done… Read More

Nintendo has been king of the handheld market for over 15 years now. During this time, they haven't had to worry much about competition due to past failures like the Game Gear, Lynx, and Neo GeoPocket. However, in 2005, when Sony released their PSP gaming system, Nintendo had to worry. Nintendo is now launching a totally re-designed DS with hopes of making a comeback and bringing them backinto the limelight. The new DS is called the DS… Read More

“Major shortages of the PlayStation 2 console have been ongoing since the end of Summer in some areas, but have reached a head following the launch of the redesigned slimline “PStwo” – which massively increased demand for the system. Although Microsoft is believed to be benefiting from Sony's difficulty in fulfilling demand for the PS2, the situation isn't entirely rosy for the rival firm either, with US… Read More

With these released games, mobile customers can now play their favorite arcade classics on their wireless devices. They can also play new, original products specifically designed for the mobile community with wireless functionalities like online over-the-air networked play. RELEASED TITLES: PAC-MAN Bowling by Namco Due to the tremendous success of PAC-MAN on mobile devices, Namco has extended the PAC-MAN brand to other game categories.… Read More