iLuv has just announced their Dual Dock Alarm Clock for the iPhone and iPod. Called the iMM173, this model will be the first from iLuv that is compatible with both the iPhone 2G and 3G.

This alarm clock is slated for release early next month and is expected to retail for 9.99. It will be available from J&R, Micro Center, Amazon.com and i-luv.com. The following information was taken from the product’s press release, which details several of the alarm clock’s features:

Key Features:
• Advanced user-interface (UI) with oversized LCD display
• Powerful 5W x 2 sound output with treble / bass control
• jAura soundcell technology - enjoy your favorite tunes with top quality acoustic speaker sound and the properly proportioned mix of forward and backward sound waves
• Auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack
• Daylight saving time switch
• LCD dimmer 10 level control

Dual Dock Capabilities:
• Integrated universal dock for your iPhone / iPod
• Charge two iPhones and/or iPods* at once
• Users can choose and play either of the two docked iPhones or iPods
• Digital clock display with dual alarm clock featuring wake to iPhone / iPod, FM radio or buzzer options as well as a sleep to iPhone / iPod or FM radio function

Radio Functions:
• FM stereo
• PLL tuning digital tuning technology
• Programmable presets for 8 radio stations
• Remote control

*Compatible with any iPod with dock connector (Excluding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPod)

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Hot on the heels of AT&T’s Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the HTC Tilt, Verizon has released its very own WM6.1 upgrade on an unsuspecting public. The new ROM for the XV6800, Verizon’s version of the HTC Titan, doesn’t feature any surprises, but will hook your device up with the usual array of enhancements, including threaded SMS, improved battery life, and more. Sadly, Verizon has kept the GPS functionality locked down so anyone hoping to make use of VZNavigator, or any other 3rd party nav apps will find themselves SOL. Honestly, why Verizon? Why?

Thanks, emoney!

[Via XDA]

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Click above for high-res gallery of GM’s reconfigurable performance display

As of 1996, the United States requires all new vehicles to come equipped with the OBD II on-board vehicle diagnostics system. The system utilizes an array of sensors to provide feedback on engine performance in order to aid mechanics with troubleshooting as well as maintain sufficient emissions levels. The large expense of readers and loggers has kept access to the system out of range for the majority of consumers, that is until more recently. These days electronics, such as small touch screen lcds, have become a reasonable option for data displays. The aftermarket industry has already taken the jump in releasing software that integrates OBDII output to visual digital displays. Nissan even includes a fine example of the technology in the GT-R. Now GM has developed its own performance display intended for use with ECOtec engines, specifically those of the turbocharged variety, and it will be a 5 dealer installed option beginning in 2009.

GM’s Reconfigurable Performance Display can illustrate a wide range of data in gauge form, such as boost, battery voltage, air fuel ratio, cam phase angle, timing, barometric pressure and even torque and horsepower (the later two likely calculated based on other parameters). The device even includes a g-sensor, so no need for hacking your Wiimote to do the job. Traction control can also be enabled and disabled through the screen, along with shift lights for individual gears. Check out the gallery below for various screen shots. While it is apparent that the display is marketed towards Chevrolet Cobalt SS and HHR SS owners, we also presume that Saturn Sky Redline and Solstice GXP owners will get the option. Unfortunately, there is no word yet on the performance display being available for the Chevy Camaro.

[Source: GM Tuner Source]

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These talented hobbyists show what you can achieve with money, skill, and lots of time. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Remember the WowWee FemiSapien Humanoid Robot? It is now available in a mini version. Yes, the standard FemiSapien was 15-inch tall and this mini FemiSapien is only 9-inch tall. It is battery powered and complete with walking motion and poseable head and arms. Add that in your mini robot collection. Get yours here.

Features

• 5 x motors
• 9 x poseable degrees of freedom
• 3 x head mode switch
• 8 x position switches in each joystick hand
• 1 x IR receiver
• 2 x I/R transmitters
• 1 x microphone
• 1 x speaker
• 2 x tilt sensor
• Song detection
• Attentive Mode, Responsive Mode and Learning Mode, use separately or together to get over 56 interactive functions
• Sees from 1.6 to 3.3 feet
• Can control other Wowwee robots up to 2 meters away
• Can hear words, songs, and sharp noises
• Nearly 90 seconds of songs and voices
• Forward and Backwards fall detection
• Can hear music and “shimmy” accordingly

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By Andrew Liszewski

Got a fondness for trigonometry? Were you a ‘mathlete’ back in high school? If so then you’ll want to proudly hang this Unit Circle Wall Clock in your office or cubicle. Depending on where you work your co-workers will either get a good chuckle, or continue to avoid walking by your office at all costs. Unfortunately the maths were never my strongest subject in school (I excelled at field trips and statutory holidays) and that coupled with my inability to tell time with an analog clock means I’ll probably be sticking with the digital variety, but you can get one of these from CafePress for just .99.

[ Unit Circle (Radian) Wall Clock ] VIA [ Nerd Approved ]

In addition to Viera TH-103PZ800 103-inch Plasma, Panasonic offers also the 65-inch TH-65PZ800 and the 58-inch TH-58PZ800 of the PZ800 series.

Like the 103-inch model, these two HDTVs feature 1920×1080 resolution, 30,000:1 contrast ratio (max 1 Million:1) , integrated analog and digital TV tuner, x.v.Color technology, and 1080/24p support.

They have four HDMI and two i.Link.

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Mazda has reveals its Kazamai concept, which “blends Mazda’s Nagare design language in a small sport-ute just a tad bit larger than today’s Mazda3.” Click here for more pictures of this Mazda concept car.

Mazda revealed the concept crossover to give the Russian market — one of the few in which SUVs are rapidly growing in popularity — a look at where the company plans to take its next-generation crossovers.

[via Jalopnik]

By Luke Anderson

Have you ever gone to feed your dog, only to watch them devour it in a matter of minutes? Well apparently it’s just as bad for dogs to wolf down their food as it is for humans. To slow your pooch down you could always slowly give them more food, but that’s extra work for you. A better option might be this DogPause bowl.

This bowl has “SlowZones” which are simply raised areas of the bowl that intend to slow your pup down. According to the information, it can slow down consumption by up to 50%. If you’re concerned about the way your dog eats, then this investment might be what you need.

[ DogPauseBowl ] VIA [ RedFerret ]

With the ink on an extended warranty to cover Red Ring of Death incidents only just dry, it might seem crazy to take apart your XBox 360 - voiding the guarantee in the process - and decant the contents into a new casing.  That’s what Lian Li are suggesting, however, with their XB01 Cooling Chassis; bit-tech have just had theirs in the mail, and set about getting their donor 360 naked to post some first impressions.

It’s a mixed bag, from the sound of it, and how helpful the XB01 will be to you depends on what exactly you use your XBox 360 for.  The console is apparently silent without a disc present and much quieter when playing back DVDs, but as soon as a game is in it’s back to the usual turbine-hall noise levels.  Until Microsoft allow for games to be played from the hard-drive, or someone comes up with a way to fool the 360 into accepting a quieter DVD drive, it looks like we’re stuck with the noise.

In terms of the XB01 itself, build quality is reported as fair though not up to the usual Lian Li standards.  bit-tech describe it as being “built to a cost - a very reasonable cost” and lacking the “usually high Lian Li level attention to detail”.  Whether it’s worth 0 remains to be seen.

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