Awesome Gadgets We’ll Never See: Flexible iPhone Speaker

“The Flexible Speaker for the iPhone is quite a departure from conventional speaker styles. More like a pretty hanging charm on the phone, this device makes use of “Flat Flexible Laminated, (FFT) Loudspeaker technology” to its advantage. Read: paper-thin & foldable. The folding aspect is relevant; coz with each un-fold of the connecting speaker, the volume goes up.”

[Yanko]

It would be such an instant purchase.

Read more






Mac Mini Core 2 Duo Not to be a Concern

Bummed that some of the newer Mac updates don’t come with Core i3 processors compared to their cheaper, PC counterparts? CNET’s Rich Brown says not to worry.

As spelled out by CNET’s Rich Brown in his review of the new Mac Mini, performance is good enough. Comparing it to the compact Gateway SX2840-01 desktop, the Gateway’s 2.93GHz Core i3 processor does outpace the Core 2 Duo but “in practical terms that performance difference likely won’t mean much to those shopping for a system in this price range,” he writes.

The new Mac Mini is definitely a safe purchase (and college students can get $50 off with the education discount).

[via CNET]


Apple May Still have iPhone on Verizon Later this Year, T-Mobile a No Go

Kellex from Droid-Life is a pretty reliable source when it comes down to insider Verizon information, and this morning he’s reporting that the iPhone 4 is destined to land on Verizon’s network later this year. What’s interesting is the inside glimpse at how Apple approaches carriers – there’s a very high cost of entry for those willing to play ball with Apple’s lust worthy handset, and potential carrier T-Mobile backed out of the deal in fear of going bankrupt.

Read more