Gadgets and Video Games

OK all of you Zune fans, we have waited patiently and finally Microsoft has announced the release of the 3rd generation of the Zune digital media player. Which includes three different models to choose from: Zune 4GB, Zune 8GB and the Zune 80 GB. The sleek black 80 GB Zune model has a bright 3.2 inch screen, and comes with a pair of Zune Premium Headphones.

The slim and sleek Zune 4GB and the Zune 8GB flash models will be available in green, pink, black and red.  These nifty little gadgets have all new media player features.  (continue reading…)

We all hate losing our gadgets, and we get really mad if our gadgets happen to be stolen right? Well the folks over at Gadget Trak claim to have a solution. They say that they can track your stolen or misplaced iPod, digital camera or any gadget that plugs into your computer via a USB port. They say that you install an application to the root of any usb powered gadget (once you register with them.) Then if you should ever lose your gadget, you simply go to the Gadget Theft site and flag the gadget as missing. Then if and when the next time the gadget is plugged into a USB port, you will get an email with the information that can help you and the police in obtaining your lost or stolen gadget back. (continue reading…)

D-Link has always had a good name in networking, but more recently they have been moving to tackle the gamers by releasing a special line of gaming routers. I reviewed their previous gaming router at Xbox Solution (click that link for the review), the router was so exceptional we were compelled to give it the XBS Editor’s Choice Award.

Now, with the announcement of the DGL-4500, an N technology Gaming Router, we’ll have to see if D-Link is still on track with their promise to make gaming as lag free as possible. One thing that does indeed give me hope is how they have supported the previous 4300 via firmware updates, making some fairly major enhancements to the device post-purchase. (continue reading…)

I’ve been using a BlackBerry for several years now, and while I love the device itself, without BES (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) it seems that the device has a bit too many limitations in regards to syncing data across multiple applications.

Yesterday however, the folks over at Google (Gmail in particular) announced that they are releasing IMAP for cell phones and other devices, and IMAP in general. Basically, what this means is that now you’ll be able to make changes to your emails in your BlackBerry or cell phone, on the web, and on your email client (such as Outlook). But the best part of the whole deal (aside from it being free) is that you’ll be able to see those changes reflected across all of the applications. (continue reading…)

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