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With governments wanting your every move these days one needs to take steps to ensure your communications are kept private.  Network operators have also been know to keep copies of SMS text messages for months so who knows who might be reading those.

SMS 007 is a J2ME application designed for secure encryption of your SMS communication. It provides you with privacy against eavesdropping and message interception.  Your messages will be sent in an encrypted form over the network and will be stored on your phone in encrypted form as well.  To access the messages you will need to enter in your password.

Since both your message and contact list will be stored in an encrypted format you don’t need to worry about others being able to see with whom or what you’ve been corresponding.

More information is available here or you can purchase SMS 007 on the Nokia site.

Technorati Tags: 007, J2ME, Encryption, Nokia, SMS, Symbian

Ah the joys of being a geek in the summertime.  No it’s not the ladies we’re talking about but rather the chance to own The Lazy Drinker.  This computer controlled mixed cocktail dispensing device is designed to hold 16 ingredients and multiple units can be chained together to get more. By using a series of pressurized valves, the ingredients are mixed automatically by your computer perfectly every time. With a database of over 5000 drinks, you’ll have plenty to choose from.

The Lazy Drinker comes assembled in a cooler or as a do-it-yourself kit which can be installed in any manner you desire. Requiring only a Co2 tank and a PC with a serial port, the Lazydrinker can be set up anywhere: from a portable dispensing unit, to a bartop installed unit, to a refrigerator mounted unit, the possibilities are endless.

Check out their website for more information or to purchase.

Technorati Tags: Cocktail, Computer Controlled, Lazy Drinker

I came across an interesting article on WeirdFolk detailing how Mexicans are being invited to exchange their weapons for computers.  Apparently city authorities are hoping that this will curb the rapidly increasing crime.  Read more here and be sure to check out WeirdFolk for everything to do with weird people, places and creatures.

Technorati Tags: Mexico, Weird Folk, Guns

The China Times is reporting that wireless headers maker Jabra has struck a deal with Apple Computer during which they will be developing a Bluetooth wireless attachment for the Apple iPod music player.  This Bluetooth attachment will transmit data, such as music from the iPod, between other devices such as headphones. 

Jabra is expecting to sell more than a 1 000 000 of these when they go on sale in Q3 of 2006.  There are many users out there who would like to listen to their music wirelessly.  The last problem we would have is that of trying to change tracks when your iPod is stuck in your bag.

Jabra is planning on coming out with a USB dongle version of this whuch would provide stereo audio via Bluetooth 2.0 and EDR.  This way you will be able to stream stereo content from your laptop or desktop computer.  Retail price for the USB adapter is USD34

The report also notes that Jabra reached an earlier agreement with Klipsch, maker of numerous premium speaker products, to develop Bluetooth wireless speakers. Such speakers could offer up to 33 feet (10 meters) of distance from the transmitter and support home theater-quality sound.

Technorati Tags: iPod, Bluetooth, EDR, Jabra

Prospective Sony PSP buyers will be glad to know that  the PSP will be getting an upgrade and price cut as from 22 March 2006.  The base unit will now set you back £140 - 199 Euro - $199 and 19 800 Yen.

The PSP will also gain a PSone emulator with selected games being made available.  Obviously they are keep to cash in on the popular times from way back when.  Otherwise the PSP will have a plethora of add-ons made available including EyeToy which would allow video VoIP.

Software updates include potential Macromeedia Flash and RSS support which would allow users to save podcasts, movies and other digital content on the device.

Technorati Tags: Sony, PSP, EyeToy

Pioneer has announced that their new DVR-DT100 Digital Video Recorder will be able to store up to 800GB of programming.  Available during April the DVR-DT100 will be able to tune into both digital and analogue signals and will offer the ability to burn content to dual-layer DVD-R discs.

Since the unit comes with dual tuners it has the ability to record a program without interrupting what you are currently watching.  No pricing details have been made available.

Technorati Tags: DVR, Pioneer, DVR-DT100

This might appeal to mobile workers who get fed up with the smaller keyboards found on most laptops these days.  Eleksen unveiled a fabric keyboard to users at the CeBIT trade show and will go on sale to OEMs shortly.  No pricing information is available as yet as this will be set by the actual OEMs who license the technology.

The keyboard connects to your machine via USB and pulls power from the USB bus and is thus ultra portable (especially since it weights only 60 grams).  Now if this could be connected up to a PDA or mobile phone then Eleksen might have a clear winner on their hands!

Technorati Tags: Keyboard, Fabric Keyboard, Eleksen

RFID tags will soon be finding their way into just about every consumer product you can think of.  From passports to credit cards to mobile phones.  But with reports of RFID not being 100% secure and susceptible to viruses you don’t want to risk your personal information leaking out.

You really should invest in one of these RFID-blocking wallets and passport holders.  This way your personal details won’t be easy pickings should someone aim a RFID reader in your general direction.  Just remember that these wallets only block signals when closed so you will still be able to authorize transactions but opening your wallet.

Purchase online (via PayPal) here and read more about the products.

Technorati Tags: RFID, Passport, Biometric

Samsung seem to understand the needs of the sports enthusiasts as is shown with their VP X210WL sports comcorder.  If you’re out and about trying to film your latest stunt then you’ll appreciate the 4GB of flash memory and 30% improvement in battery life.

Of course the signature speciality of this line is the hands-free lens that allows on-the-go capture of your adventures.  No other manufacturer has attempted to copy this functionality yet.

The unique auxiliary lens module offers hands-free shooting for extreme outdoor activities and comes with an armband for easy attachment. The MPEG4 ASP compression format provides increased quality movie clip capture, and Samsung’s electronic image stabilizer helps minimize blur. A 800K CCD and 10x optical/100x digital zoom allow consumers to capture their athletic feats in superb clarity. Users can set up a shot with the 2.0 inch LCD and grab additional footage or stills with a Secure Digital or MMC memory card.

Technorati Tags: Camcorder, VP-X210WL, Samsung

Live CD’s used to be all the rage allowing you to boot a Linux-based operating system with all the tools you need.  Well flash drives have progressed enough so that you can now have an entire computer OS on a stick.

The Computer-On-A-Stick boots you into Linux (using 2.6 kernel) and gives you a GNOME desktop with all of your favorite applications including Open Office, Firefox, Evolution and GAIM.

Obviously other uses for this include accessing data from HDD’s that you’re not meant to be able to get to!  Not that any of you would wanting to do that   Check out FingerGear for more information and to purchase.

Technorati Tags: USB, COS