Altec Lansing recently introduced its BackBeat 903/6 Bluetooth headset at the currently ongoing Macworld Expo and will soon display them at the CES show. The Backbeat 906, which sounds very much like an ’80s-era drum machine, combines the audio and voice technologies that Altec Lansing and Plantronics are known for delivering. Plantronics' dual-mic AudioIQ technology is incorporated into the headset to increase call quality and raise call volume depending on ambient noise levels. Users can dial by voice, redial numbers, or transfer calls from the headset back to the phone and vice versa. BackBeat Plus and Classic Mobile headphones feature SnugFit ear buds made of flexible materials that comfortably conform to the shape of your ear, sealing out the noise. It comes with an optional dongle for devices that do not integrate Bluetooth, like Apple iPods.

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SanDisk has determined that fewer than 50 percent of users are backing up data regularly – and probably far fewer than that by other estimates. In fact, a scary 62 percent of respondents say computers are their long-term storage plans rather than backup devices. The company has launched a USB flash drive that comes with backup software included so you can back up your PC at the press of a button. No software installation is needed while security is offered in the guise of a dual layer of security, including password-protected access control and ultra-secure AES hardware-based encryption. The SanDisk Ultra Backup USB portable flash drive as it will be called is the first offering of the company's new SanDisk Ultra USB product line and will come in sizes up to 64 GB.

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Dell introduced its Inspiron 15 notebook today, featuring a 16:9 aspect ratio 15.6-inch display. The Inspiron 15 features a 15.6-inch LCD screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It can be configured with up to 4GB of RAM, up to 320GB of storage capacity, a built-in webcam, Blu-ray and facial recognition software. The Inspiron 15 is now available in select configurations at Best Buy stores in the United States, and PC World in the United Kingdom, with online availability through Dell.com planned for later in January. The Dell Inspiron 15 is all about clean design, affordability and convenience when it comes to watching movies the price for this notebook starts from $600.

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Seagate has announced that it is shipping the densest 3.5 inch desktop hard drive available - cramming an incredible 329 gigabits per square inch. The company has achieved this feat thanks to achieving an areal density of 329 Gigabits per square inch on its latest platters - the highest the industry has seen to date. The higher areal density should mean higher performance and potentially lower power consumption from fewer platters. Seagate claims the drive hits sustained data rates of 160MB/sec, up from the 115MB/sec of its previous 1TB drive.

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Granny was right when she advised that it's better to watch out for the strong and silent ones, they often are the ones that are the most dangerous. Voodoo DNA infused HP computer called the HP Firebird PC 803, proves that old saying in the field of gaming computers. The machine features an NVIDIA nForce 760i SLI chipset, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9950 CPU, 4GB of RAM, SLI NVIDIA 9800S video cards, Blu-ray, dual 320GB SATA drives, Bluetooth, WI-Fi and more. All of this with a profile not so different from the tiny EE Box, it may be much larger in dimensions but the performance doesn't make it any less than a hardcore gaming machine.

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Canon today announced an exciting new line of five VIXIA high definition and six standard definition camcorders. The new Canon camcorders are available in a variety of different recording formats, including Flash Memory. Highlighting the list of new features is Canon's newest and most sophisticated image processor, DIGIC DV III. The new HD processor is featured in select VIXIA models and delivers stunning color reproduction, clarity and enhanced noise reduction. The newly upgraded processor's high-speed engine powers a variety of other new camcorder features including: 8.0 Megapixel photo capture, Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology, and an advanced Auto Exposure system.

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At the Macworld Expo, Steve Jobs announced a revolutionary new laptop which has no keyboard but a wheel to do the typing. A crazy idea which sounds crazier when reported by people at 'The Onion'.

The new Motorola Rechargeable remote control and its base station are armed with RF, or radio frequency, "find" functionality. A press of a switch on the base station triggers an audible tone and flashing light on all remote controls to help lead consumers to a missing unit. It is powered by wall sockets or through the set top via USB, the high performance rechargeable remote control and base unit eliminates the need for replacing single-use batteries and keeps the remote ready for action at all times. Motorola's VIP remote can replace multiple controls for most consumer electronic devices.

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This may look like a simple netbook like black case, which is a portable radio of the 80s, and incorporates a detachable tactical white light, but at the flick of a switch, folds out into a submachine gun. It is the MagPul's Fmg-9 foldable submachine gun, it is called the FMG9. This personal defense weapon is currently in development for military, law-enforcement and private security Protection-Firms-for-Executives operators. It is designed to offer maximum firepower and control in a compact and discreet package. So James Bond could be the happiest with such a gadget. Although such a technology falling into the wrong hands could cause serious havoc.

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The couch potatoes dream seems to be coming true, the seemingly mundane task of getting off the couch to visit the loo will soon be replaced by a toilet in your pants. Scientists at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have teamed up with engineers from the private sector to develop a next-generation space toilet. This toilet will be worn by astronauts like a diaper, the diaper is sensor laden and detects when a user is.. well you know.. relieving themselves. This activates the rear-mounted suction unit that draws the waste away from the body through tubes into a separate container.

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Samsung has greatly expanded its high definition camcorder line for 2009 with four models in the newly coined "H-Series." The HMX-H106, HMX-H105, and HMX-H104 feature internal solid state memory (64GB, 32GB, and 16GB, respectively). The HMX-H100 records to memory card only. All four feature a 1/4.5-inch 2.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and record 1920 x 1080 video in the H.264 format. The H.264 compression, users can record up to six hours of full HD video on a 32 GB SDHC card, since on average people record only 30 min of video each time. The Schneider Kreuznach lens features a 10x optical zoom with the new Samsung Optical Image Stabilizer and offers a 37 mm wide-angle focal unlike most of the camcorders available on the market (typically 40-50 mm). The 64GB solid state drive on the HMX-H106 is the largest internal flash memory to date on a camcorder. In fine mode, it stores up to 12 hours of video. Oddly, the H106 is the only one of the models with internal memory to include expansion with a card slot. They also have a 2.7-inch LCD and a return of Samsung's versatile swivel-grip design that allows for unique handling options not found on most camcorders. All models include an HDMI connection, a flash for still photos, and Time Lapse video recording in 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, or 30 second intervals. .

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There are two new offerings from the storage maestros LaCie, the 2TB HDD Max and the d2 DVD±RW 22x external drives. The new MAX high capacity storage system, launching at CES in Las Vegas, will offer 2TB of storage capacity via two large-capacity disk drives that can be set in either a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration with the flick of a switch on the back panel. The front USB 2.0 expansion port on the sleek, all-black polished-mirror enclosure can be used to link to another external drive for data backups.

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The Monsters Vs Aliens trailer is to soon air during the Superbowl tomorrow night, the icing on the cake is that it will be broadcasting in 3D. Viewers will have to wear those dorky looking glasses to experience it. Taking into account how big the Superbowl is, not just to the States, but worldwide, the minute and a half screening will cost tens of millions of dollars. And a good portion of that will go to getting the 150 million sets of glasses out to the potential audience.

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Dailymobile.se has managed to grab some images and details of Samsung's upcoming and promising slider the S8300. The phone packs in an AMOLED display, UMTS, HSDPA upto 7.2 Mbits/sec, Music player, FM Radio with RDS and 60MB of internal memory which is expandable. The S8300 will come with a 8 Megapixel camera with LED flash and expanded functionality. The phone does have a tough and robust look but at the same time Samsung has placed a scratch and fingerprint layer (Apple are you reading this). Not much is known about the phone and we have to wait till 3GSM Congress when Samsung will make its flagship official.

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Toyota will suspend production at all of its Japanese plants for a total of 11 days in February and March because of faltering global demand. Toyota was to halt production at its 12 Japanese plants for three days in January but with severe global economic downturn more shutdowns were necessary. According to the latest company press release Toyota will stop output for six days in February and five days in March.

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