Micro-USB connector as universal mobile phone chargerThe world’s biggest mobile phone makers and network operators have backed plans to create a universal phone charger.

Besides saving phone users some hassles, the specifications for the new device also include a 50% reduction in standby energy consumption.

The micro-USB connector (pic) will be used as the common charging interface.

Firms to back the plan include Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG, T-Mobile, Orange, 3, AT&T and Vodafone [more on BBC and Telegraph]

They should have done this long time ago; I guess it’s better late than never.

Japanese pop star Ayumi Hamasaki is releasing her new album “Next Level” in USB flash drives (limited version) along with regular CDs…

Japanese pop star Ayumi Hamasaki Next Level album in USB flash drive
“Next Level” USB-album… pretty cool design (Image from Avex (Jp))

The idea is not new; American stars Matchbox 20 and Jennifer Lopez have done this before. Ayu is probably the first popular Japanese singer to try this though… I guess she is stamping her mark as the trendsetter at the land of the rising sun yet again.

LG revealed its watch phone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas earlier this month which managed to get the attention of worldwide gadget geeks…

Looks kinda cool… question is, how much would it cost?

Computer mouse celebrates its 40th birthday this week. The device was invented by Douglas Engelbart and his team at Stanford Research Institute; it was introduced to the public in a demonstration on December 9, 1968 in San Francisco.

Picture of the first computer mouse
The 1968 wooden mouse (Image from Bootstrap Institute)

The basic fundamentals of the mouse we use today are about the same as the 1968 invention, but the usage of the mouse wasn’t popularised until more than a decade later since its first introduction. It seems like nobody is really sure though… on who came out with the nickname Mouse.

Personal thanks to Mr Engelbart and his team; computing experience wouldn’t be the same without these technology pioneers.

A few MVs from Korean pop star Lee Hyori which were used as commercial films for Anycall, a mobile phone brand established by Samsung. Hyori was the spokesperson for the brand in 2003-2007.

AnyMotion

“Anymotion” is the first of three instalments produced for Anycall; featuring Eric Mun from pop group Shinhwa. The video was a bit controversial for a few reasons (copycats and racism etc), but it’s quite cool nonetheless…

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Korean actor So Ji-sup was at a promotional event at Millennium Seoul Hilton hotel to promote Sony Alpha DSLR cameras as the product spokesperson.

I am using one of the Alpha models… mine is A350 while the one SJS was holding should be the high-end A900, which is probably 4-5 times more expensive than mine.

Picture of Korean actor So Ji-sup promoting Sony Alpha DSLR cameras in Seoul
So Ji-sup at Sony Alpha promotion event (Image from Newsen)

So Ji-sup is publicly known as a photography enthusiast; he often shared his photo-work on his website, but registration is required to check the photos.

Top 5 best gadgets of 2008 according to UK’s Five.tv… [video via 3yen]…

I don’t have a Wii, I don’t have an iPod and my cellphone can’t take pictures… these top 5 gadgets seem a bit futuristic to me… I think I am getting old lol.

Bought my new DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera three days ago, a Sony Alpha 350, cost me RM2720 (USD862) with basic kit lense.

My Sony Alpha 350 DSLR camera
My Sony A350 Digital SLR camera

Wanted to buy a new camera for quite some time… my old camera is already reaching its limits, and it’s just about the right time to get a new one before travelling to Taiwan in late April.

Still learning the functionalities and some new features; hopefully could produce some great photos to share with everyone in near future.

Thanks to KC for the advice and tips (to pick the camera).

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