The Rovio is a wireless, browser-controlled roaming robot. So, you can watch video from the Web cam and control the Rovio device using a computer or even a PDA. Instantly we were skeptical, because we couldn’t imagine sending precise movement controls to an R/C car from our mobile device, but Wowwee has come up with an even more ingenious, and surprising solution for this problem.

Take a closer look below.

Source: Engadget
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We all love videos, let’s start off with R/C Helicopter from WowWee. Remember I wrote an review about the $19.99 Remote Control Helicopter last month? This flying gadget can go in all directions but the demonstrator had a bit of a hard time controlling it

Source: Engadget

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We are excited to bring you all the coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show 2008 with lots of videos, reviews, blogs and more. Coverage begins January 6, 2008 with Bill Gates’ Keynote speech and continues through until January 10, 2008 with frequent updates from our Blogger Nick Mokey, exclusive interviews, and informative tech review videos – so check back often!

Macworld 2008 is right around the corner, and these pre-Macworld photos already circulating the Internet. Enjoy!

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Goodyear is more commonly associated with making tires. However, Goodyear is now making GPS devices but their design is very similar to iPhone? The GPS devices have a new feature which allows them to be remote controlled for it’s hands free system. The remote control can be attached to a visor or anywhere with in reach. It also uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone to make use of hands free calling. Information from MSN Direct can also be received as well as local prices for fuel, weather and movie times.

According to smartoffice, Apple is planning an iPhone 2 for MacWorld in San Francisco. It is said that Apple is already talking to manufacturers and contractors about major hardware and software changes/upgrades aimed at non-US markets.

More rumors:

• The iPhone 2 will be equipped with GPS since many smart cellphones have it (i.e. Nokia N95)
• Wireless Email sync would be very nice, but I’m doubt Apple will support Exchange and BlackBerry. However, iPhone is not really a business type of phone to me.

Source: Ubergizmo (Image Courtesy of Ubergizmo)

Zunescene has a cool-looking Zune 3 concept (done by forum member “Teccom747”) Let’s called it iZune? Haha… It’s just a concept though. Let’s check out the specs.

Specifications:

• The Zune 3 is also a phone with all the features of the Zune 80, with new features such as internet explorer, wifi marketplace, common phone apps, and more.
• The Zune 3 is fully touchscreen, however, the lower panel buttons are touch “sensitive” play/pause/call, zune, and back/hang up buttons that glow, they are permanent (similar to the chocolate’s buttons).
• The Zune 3 is available in 16GB, and 32GB flash memory sizes.
• Navigating the Zune 3 is similar to the 80’s squircle except on the touch screen.
• The screen itself is a high quality, scratch resistant, touch-sensitive glass that covers most of the front of the device.
• Around the perimeter of the glass is a glowing light that can be customized to the color of the user’s choice through the settings menu.
• The remainder of the device’s exterior is similar to the Zune 80’s finish, including the hold switch to de-activate touch.
• Video’s are now presented in high-quality widescreen format.
• The Zune 3 is not restricted to any particular network.
• The device has external speakers for speakerphone functionality and to share music with your friends!

Source: Zunescene

Background about LG.Philips: LG.Philips was formed as a joint venture by the Korean electronics company LG Electronics and the Dutch company Koninklijke Philips Electronics in 1999 to manufacture LCD. Coming next week at CES 2008, LG Phillips will be presenting world’s largest displays with multi-touch capability. Few days ago we mentioned the 150 inch TV. This 52 inch multi-touch LCD is 5 inches larger than last model shown in IMID 2007.

During my Christmas shopping I browsed a lot of MP3 players and searched for the one that offered the most for the least amount of money that I had to drain from my bank account – which already suffered collateral damage from the pre-holiday shopping. Not surprisingly, I passed by several iPod look alike (why manufacturers aren’t confident enough to manufacturer their own style and design is a different story).

What caught my attention was a $23.95CAD lime green, 1 Gig, iPod Shuffle. Instinctively I said to myself, “what a bargain!” If you live in Toronto, you would know that a 1 Gig iPod shuffle sells for at least $84CAD in stores. But my excitement died when I realized it wasn’t a genuine iPod anything, just an imitation made in China. Nonetheless, I was stuck with the temptation to purchase an unknown brand that claims to perform all iPod functions at only ¼ the cost (without the warranty or guarantee that it’ll work and it wasn’t compatible with iTunes).

When I was living in South Korea, I was introduced to the imitation products that floated around Asia and guilty of buying shoes, socks, radios, and clothes. On average, I found that they weren’t durable, reliable, or in the case of electronics – bug free. However, I only needed to fork out change that I had after a meal and it didn’t interfere with my budget. And on that note it gave more satisfaction to make the purchase.

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I have yet another prize to giveaway. I got a few Best Buy Gift Cards from Christmas and I’m going to give them away to our readers. The cards were purchased in Canada, so I am not sure if they are valid in other country. No worries. I will give you options! I can give you $20CDN via Paypal instead. You might get slightly less than $20 due to the PayPal service charge but Canadian dollar is stronger than US.

Oh, make sure you check out our previous lucky winners Here.