Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005, Day 2 - Part Deux

Today, although I felt mostly unproductive, I did manage to research and accumulate plenty of interesting links and new products from around the web. Enjoy:

Tech:

• Nokia today unveiled the N92 Smartphone. This must have gadget opens sideways to let users watch TV on its 2.8" screen courtesy the onboard digital receiver.

• HTC unveiled the latest Windows Mobile Communicator, the Muse. According to Engadget, the Muse won't be available eight months. It will feature 4GB of flash memory; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Infa-Red; and FM radio and built in speakers; a 2.1 megapixel camera with a second VGA camera on the front for video calls; USB 2.0 and TV-out.

• Sanyo announced their ENELOOP batteries yesterday, which are being labeled ,"the rechargeable batteries of the future." Bonus: these rechargeable and Nickel Metal Hybrid batteries come already charged.

• MotroPCS, a new cellphone company, as a new concept that I think will spread like wildfire. No Set Minutes. No Contract .That's right! One monthly fee; unlimited talking. The only downside is their limited coverage as of yet: Georgia, Florida, and parts of California.

Funny:

• I stumbled upon dresskevin.com yesterday and immediately sent the link off to a bunch of quirky friends. This 22 year old from Hoboken, NJ, has categorized and photographed his ENTIRE wardrobe and is available on this site. At 9 am everyday, Kevin dresses in the outfit that got the most votes.

• This absurd invention can save your life should there be a fire in your house. The Toilet Snorkel snakes through the zigs and zags of your toilet, so you can breath sewer air instead of smoke.

Plain Old Cool:

• Every time my mother has to call a company hotline I hear the same complaint, "I never get to speak to an actual person anymore!" Well, mom, here is the Cheat Sheet you've been waiting for.
• Walmart has hired the Dream Team of Political Campaign Consultants to ward off the bad press they have been receiving recently. Besides for the regular calls to journalists, blogs and positive photographs they have been generating, this team has produced a short film to counter the newly released "Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price," an unflattering documentary about Walmart's negative impact on communities.
• The 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005 showcased some amazing new and concept cars. While many car manufacturers have outstanding websites showcasing their wares, Toyota stands out. My favourite of the concepts was the Toyota Estima, a Hybrid Minivan. The coolest feature has to be the back row captain's chairs double as recliners with full leg rests (when the middle row is folded into the floor).