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The new features include Upload/Write APIs, YouTube Data API Localization, and Chromeless Flash Player.

Now website and web app developers will be able to allow their users to upload videos straight to YouTube; to comment, rate and favorite the videos. The programmers can also customize and control the Flash player in which the videos are played. According to the press release, the new APIs allow the developers to:

• Upload videos and video responses to YouTube
• Add/Edit user and video metadata (titles, descriptions, ratings, comments, favorites, contacts, etc)
• Fetch localized standard feeds (most viewed, top rated, etc.) for 18 international locales
• Perform custom queries optimized for 18 international locales
• Customize player UI and control video playback (pause, play, stop, etc.) through software

Here are some examples: Spore gamers are able to capture videos of user-generated creatures from Electronic Arts upcoming game, and upload them directly into YouTube, UC Berkeley can publish its free educational content from its open source capture and delivery system directly into YouTube, offering it to the world.

Do you have unsightly wall-warts? I didn’t even know I had this problem until I got the new T12 Power strip which replaces those bulky AC plugs, also known as wall-warts. Who knew?

This serious power strip offers great flexibility, as eight of the 12 plugs can be rotated up to 90 degrees. Handy (though Gizmodo calls it overkill) in one convenient package, the T12 offers a highly effective “4320 joules of surge suppression” and noise filtering for AC power, and signal-line protection for telecomm (RJ-11), network (RJ-45), and cable, antenna, and satellite (F-connector) signals.

OverviewCanon, world’s leading manufacturer of digital cameras and printers has come up with the new PIXMA MX7600 Printer. This all-in-one high-performance printer comes with a 5-color ink system and can produce photos quickly with 4800 x 1200 color dpi resolution. Get the copies of photos just like the originals using PIXMA MX7600 Printer. So, bring in the printing revolution called PIXMA MX7600 Printer.

Features

• Automatic document feeder (ADF).
• Automatic duplex printing.
• 5-color ink system
• Quick printing of 4800 x 1200 color dpi resolution photos.
• Allows printing from memory cards, camera phones and digital cameras.
• Built in Ethernet port for efficient network printing.

PIXMA MX7600 Printer is an all-in-one printer that lets you enjoy many high-performance features. Enjoy printing photos from memory cards, digital cameras and camera phones using MX7600 Printer. Designed to bring you high quality photo printing on regular paper, this printer is ideal for both personal and business purposes. Save your time for 2-sided printing using the PIXMA MX7600 Printer that also enables you automatic duplex printing.

Box content

The box comprises of PIXMA MX7600 Printer, user’s manual and printer cartridge.

Price

PIXMA MX7600 Printer is available at a price of $400.00.

Source: Canon

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Frustrated with the upper management for overlooking you during the recent appraisal round just because you weren’t a bootlicker? Here’s the USB Punch Head to help you get rid of unwanted stress. Every hit to this rubbery desktop peripheral will result in a wailing scream from your computer speakers, thanks to the included software. The face features sensors inside that will be able to detect just how hard of a hit it gets, so giving it your all will result in a bloodcurdling shout. You can even include a photo of your choice in the software, where each punch will see different effects such as popping eyeballs.

Overview

Motorola, one of the world’s leading cell phone manufacturers, has come up with RAZRWIRE Bluetooth Eyewear. RAZRWIRE is compatible with all the devices supporting AVRCP, A2DP, HID, DUN and most of the Bluetooth profiles. Just wear this eyewear and stay connected with the world. Its naviPlay PC850 adapter is compatible with Generation 3 and all the new iPods having a dock connector. A multi-function call button lets the users answer, end, hold and toggle between calls.

Features

• Wire-less communication up to 30 feet from a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
• Adjustable and O-luminum frames with Oakley patented XYZ Optics.
• Plutonite lens that blocks UVA, UVB and UVC harmful rays.

Featuring a naviPlay PC850 adapter, Motorola’s RAZRWIRE Bluetooth Eyewear is compatible with Generation 3 and all the latest iPods with dock connectors. Sporting a sleek and lightweight body, this eyewear is available in two colors, black and brown. Offering a stand-up time up to 100 hours, this bluetooth eyewear provides 6 hours of talk time.

Box content

The box comprises of Motorola RAZRWIRE Bluetooth enabled Oakley wireless sunglasses and naviPlay adapter.

Price

Motorola RAZRWIRE Bluetooth Eyewear is available at a price of $295.00.

Source: Motorola

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The Zoombak GPS receiver is small - so small, it equals to the size of a Zippo lighter while integrating a GPS receiver and cellular radio within. It is capable of reporting back on its location when queried, and the Zoombak will be available in two variations - one for use in vehicles while the other is meant for dog owners to keep track of their four-legged friends. Both products will be identical in nature, but the only difference would be the included accessories where the pets version comes with a collar attachment. Unfortunately, the Zoombak is not waterproof so it would be prudent to be more careful during those wet days. The Zoombak Car Tracker and Dog Tracker will retail for $249 and $199, respectively. You will also need to subscribe to a $15 monthly service fee, allowing you to check up on where your vehicle/pooch is no matter where you are.

At the start of November last year, Wal-Mart decided to start stocking US$199 Linux PCs made by Evermax. They came with a range of free software to cover most of your needs, and–with the addition of a monitor–you were ready to surf, play games, or do some work.

Unfortunately, Wal-Mart has now decided to stop selling the machines due to a lack of demand from customers. Stock of the machine has run out in stores, and the decision was made to just not replace them. The only silver lining is the Linux machines will continue to be sold through Walmart.com.

Melissa O’Brien, spokesperson for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., commented that the Evermax machine “really wasn’t what our customers were looking for.” Even Paul Kim, brand manager for Everex, has admitted the machine sells much better online than in Wal-Mart’s retail stores.

Those of you interested in Evermax’s $199 gPC can find an updated model available on Walmart.com carrying the name gPC2 TC2512.

Read more at the Associated Press.

Matthew’s Opinion

I’m sure everyone can hazard a guess as to why the machines sell better online than in-store. My thinking is Linux machines still aren’t a mainstream PC and are bought by people who are more technically adept. These are the same people who buy most of their equipment online, as the prices are cheaper.

The general public still views Windows as the OS to choose and is likely scared off by the mention of Linux. It would also be interesting to find out if Wal-Mart had staff in-store who knew about the gPC and Linux, so they could help answer customer questions about the machines.

Linux has come a long way over the past few years and has turned into a worthy mainstream alternative to Windows. It still has a way to go before it loses that stigma of being an OS for techies and geeks, but I think the finish line is in sight.

Taking a bath after a hard day at the office is often a therapeutic experience, and Newform’s Lounge shower head claims to soothe away the day’s stress and more, thanks to a raining jet of water and a combination of chromotherapy, radio, acoustics cases and, digital keyboard with pressure control. There is no word on pricing, but something as fancy as this will definitely warrant an overdraft for most people. Light theraphy, music, and the gentle pitter-patter of water - what else can a (wo)man ask for?

Posted Mar 12th 2008 4:37AM by Thomas Ricker
Filed under: Digital Cameras

Oh great lorf of frames per second shooters. Casio’s Exilim Pro EX-F1 just snagged a ship date. It’ll cost you ¥130,000 (tax inclusive) when it hits on March 28th in Japan. Still, we expect many people will be swayed by this 6 megapixel novelty with the ability to burst at 60fps while shooting up to 1200fps video. Still no US or European release where it’s expected to pop for $999 (pre tax), but it can’t be long now.

[Via I4U]

With features like these, it’s a pity that not many people know about Bluebird and its Pidion series. The latest in this Korean company’s Pidion line is the BM-350, a PDA phone with HTC-esque looks and specs. Supporting quad-band GSM and 2100MHz HSDPA, the BM-350 is powered by a pretty decent Intel PXA270 520MHz processor, 256MB ROM, and 128MB RAM. The phone has a touchscreen 2.8-inch display with a resolution of 240×320 pixels and runs on Windows Mobile 6.0. Along with USB 2.0, the BM-350 also features Wi-Fi in 802.11b/g flavors, Bluetooth 2.0, and an infrared port.

We also have the now obligatory GPS offering with a SiRFStar III GPS module providing for its navigational capabilities. Additionally, there is an FM radio present and support for microSDHC expansion up to a staggering 32GB. As is the case with most PDA phones, the BM-350 doesn’t have too much to write home about in the imaging section, with only a 1.3 megapixel camera and a front VGA for video calling.

With an approximate price tag of $769, the BM-350 is headed first for the European markets in the coming months with no indication if we will see this stateside anytime soon.

Read [PhoneMag]

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