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Apart from stylish features, graphics, and color changes, phone makers have included plenty of other gimmicky functions in order to attract the fairer sex. In case you missed it, there are plenty of novelty phones out there with ovulation calendars, rape alarms, recipe databases, and weight management functions, but the latest trend on the radar is matching your nail polish to your phone.

Mobileburn.com says that in order to find the matching shade for the exclusive G600 Belle mobile, Samsung partnered with Nails Inc. in the UK who will be introducing the complimentary purple lacquer, along with two other bottles. Compared to the other genius female-centric features, nail polish will at least come in handy in my book, so I won’t complain as long as they don’t expect me to pay extra for it.

Apart from the matching nail polish token, the slider phone itself isn’t so bad either. It includes a 5-megapixel camera, music player, supports microSD cards, and has a large display to surf the Web. Samsung’s G600 Belle will be available exclusively through Phones 4u in the UK starting next month.

Ladies, do you think matching your nail polish with your cell phone will be a hit or a miss?

After appearing briefly as the Valentine edition of the Zune 80, today Microsoft has brought back the red version of the Zune 80 through their Zune Originals online store. Unlike the fumbled Valentine’s edition, however, these red Zunes won’t come cheap. In fact, Zune Originals is now charging an extra $15 for the artwork engraving service that they initially offered free of charge.

Still, for those of you who really want to fly your Zune freak flag high, the red Zune 80 definitely looks like it will get some attention.

The next firmware update to the PlayStation 3 will add full Profile 2.0 compatibility to the game console’s Blu-ray player. Sony hinted that the update would be coming during January’s Consumer Electronics Show, but today’s announcement confirms that it will arrive before the end of March. If it goes according to plan, the update would make the PS3 the first Blu-ray player to offer Profile 2.0 (or BD Live, as it’s also known). Profile 2.0 will add online features to compatible Blu-ray discs, the first two of which–The Sixth Day and Walk Hard–are due to hit stores in April. Its addition to the spec finally brings Blu-ray’s feature set in line with HD DVD players, all of which were built from the start to be able to access online content (though, to be fair, the feature wasn’t widely employed on many HD DVD movies).

While most Blu-ray players can be updated to address bug fixes and disc incompatibilities, the PS3 is alone among current players with its ability to be upgraded to the Profile 2.0 standard. (That’s why it remains the most highly recommended Blu-ray player on CNET–even for prospective users who aren’t gamers.) The only other 2.0 players that have been announced are the Panasonic DMP-BD50 (due in April) and the Sony BDP-S550 (coming this autumn), both of which are expected to cost at least $100 more than the entry-level PS3.

In addition to enhanced Blu-ray support, the PS3 2.20 firmware is expected to include a number of other enhancements, including better DivX and WMV file support, better integration with the PSP, and improved Web browsing. Full details are available at Sony’s PlayStation Blog.

When Nike released its Nike+ products, many complained about the overall cost. To use the $30 Nike+ iPod Sports Kit, you need an iPod nano, a pair of shoes with a pocket for a special sensor, and an armband long enough to fit the Nike+ receiver. I personally spent the money on all these things, and looking back, I hardly think it was worth it—you fitness buffs might disagree.

If you already own all the Nike+ gear and want a way to still track your exercise routine without the need for an iPod, then the SportsBand may be for you. The watch communicates with the sensor and displays your speed, pace, and calories burned during your workouts, but still functions as an ordinary watch the rest of the day. Crave thinks we might be closer to getting our hands on one since the SportsBand is slated to make its debut in the UK next month. Guess we’ll have to wait and see how long it takes for it to arrive in the U.S., so we’ll keep you posted.

For the second month in a row, the PlayStation 3 edged the Xbox 360 in terms of monthly sales. Is the once-struggling PS3 on a roll?
Ars Technica got its hands on the latest sales figures for gaming consoles, and the numbers speak for themselves. The Wii, as usual, trumped its console competition with 432,000 units sold in February (the handheld DS moved an amazing 597,000 units), while the PlayStation 2—still quite a hit with gamers, apparently—came in at an impressive 351,800 units. No shockers there.

Here’s the surprise, however: The PlayStation 3, which snared fourth place with 280,000 consoles sold. Meanwhile, the Xbox 360 brought up the rear with just 254,600 units in February—the second straight month that it’s trailed the PS3.

For its part, Microsoft is blaming the Xbox 360’s sagging sales figures on low supply due to stronger-than-expected holiday sales, and it points out that five of the 10 top-selling games are 360 titles (including the 360 version of Call of Duty 4, which again lead the video game pack).

But after many months of being everyone’s favorite whipping boy, it seems the PS3 has caught a second wind.

Indeed, what was once perceived as the PlayStation 3’s greatest weakness—its built-in Blu-ray drive, which jacked up the console’s price and delayed the PS3’s launch by a year—suddenly looks like a strength, now that Blu-ray has won the HD format war.

Also, the PS3 finally has a line-up of game worth talking about, including the Tomb Raider-esque Uncharted and its best-selling version of Devil May Cry 4. Ars Technica also points out some potential—and exclusive—blockbusters in the PS3 pipe, including Metal Gear Solid 4 and Gran Turismo 5: Prologue.

So, what do you think? Is the PS3 poised to grab the Xbox 360’s lead? Or is the 360 bound to make a comeback?

Not long after Steve Jobs thumbed his nose at Flash Lite for the iPhone, Microsoft says it’ll go ahead and license the pared-down version of Flash for its smartphones.

For chatters using the Windows Mobile version of Internet Explorer, that’ll mean fewer Web pages that say “This browser does not support Flash,” along with more embedded Flash videos and interactive graphics. (The Windows Mobile version of Opera already comes with Flash Lite support.)

Flash Lite is a relatively bare-bones version of Adobe’s desktop Flash player—and as such, it can’t properly render Web pages built with the latest and greatest version of the Flash development tools.

But Flash Lite on the mobile Internet Explorer will be better than nothing, which is what iPhone users are essentially stuck with when it comes to browsing Flash-embedded Web pages on the iPhone’s Safari browser.

The iPhone does have a dedicated YouTube application that lets you watch “Leave Britney Alone!!!” and “Don’t Taze Me, Man!!!” over and over. But embedded Flash videos are all over the Web, and it’s pretty sad that the iPhone—the “Internet in your pocket,” as Jobs put it—still can’t display them.

Earlier this month, Jobs said that Flash Lite “is not capable of being used with the Web,” while the desktop version of Flash would run too slowly on the iPhone. However, Sir Steve doesn’t seem to have any stop-gap measures up his sleeves.

Anyway, it’s not clear when exactly Windows Mobile users will actually get the Flash Lite plug-in for IE. One would think that a simple software update would do the trick; however, Windows Mobile OS updates have often taken months to trickle down the pipe.

Maybe you’ve heard a friend talk about HD radio. Or perhaps you’ve heard one of those radio tag lines, “brought to you in crystal-clear HD digital.” And you’ve wondered to yourself, what the heck is HD radio?

The simple explanation is that HD radio is digital vs. conventional radio which is analog.

What is the technical difference between digital and analog? It doesn’t matter. The only thing you need to know is that digital produces better sound because there is never any interference-those annoying snaps, crackles, hisses and pops you often hear with conventional or analog radio.

HD or digital radio improves the sound of AM broadcasts to the point where they are nearly as good as today’s FM broadcasts. And it improves FM to the point were you may think you are listening to a CD.

Why you should care

Reason #1: Clarity of sound

Bright, clear, interference-free sound is the first reason why you should care about HD radio. But it may not be the most important reason. While it’s nice to be able to hear your favorite AM or FM stations in clearer, more “hi-fi” sound, the most important reason to choose HD radio might be because it allows broadcasters to pack more programming into the same frequency. This produces what broadcasters are calling HD2 channels.

Reason #2: Those hidden channels that lie between your local stations

While theoretically at least, broadcasters could pack a many as seven or eight programs into the same frequency, few, if any, have gone beyond adding a second HD channel. But the way they’re using these second channels is still pretty cool. For example, we have an easy-listening station that uses its HD2 channel to broadcast all blues. A station in Albany, NY, broadcasts oldies on its HD1 channel and smooth jazz on its HD2 channel. And a station in Los Angeles uses its HD1 channel for an adult contemporary format and broadcasts Pride Radio on its HD2 channel.

And here’s the really good news — these HD2 channels are currently commercial-free. This means you can listen to a new world of programming all day without hearing a single radio spot.

To put it another way, there’s a lot happening out there in radio land that you’re missing.

Reason #3: Texting

The third reason to care about digital HD radio is that it permits texting. This means that when you’re listening to a station on an HD radio, you will see text information such as station frequency, and the name of the artist and a song being broadcast — much as you can with satellite radio, which is also digital. And this is just the start, because, in the future, broadcasters can use this same ability to transmit text information such as weather and traffic alerts or information about missing children or local emergencies.

What else might the future hold?

While it is difficult to foresee exactly what broadcasters will be doing with HD radio in the next two to three years, it is possible to make some educated guesses. One is that they will add additional HD2 channels to broadcast extraordinary programming such as concerts and other special events. It is also easy to imagine that some of these may be pay-per-listen. In other words, you may have to pay to hear a special reunion concert by one of your favorite groups, but it will still be much less expensive than paying to see the concert.

What do you need to hear HD radio?

HD radio is free, just as it is conventional broadcasting. However, you will need an HD or digital radio. There are a number of these now available, including tabletop models, component HD radios and HD car radios. The tabletop units range in price from $99.95, to nearly $600. The component HD radios are priced anywhere from about $250 to several thousand dollars. HD car radios are currently the least expensive way to experience HD radio as they can be purchased for as little as $129 — or for even less if your shop carefully.

It is my opinion that HD radio is here to stay and that it has a bright and exciting future. And this just might be the ultimate reason why you should care.

To learn more about HD Radio, including information about HD2 channels, HD stations and HD radio reviews, be sure to go to http://www.hd-radio-home.com.

Nokia introduces a leading edge connected camera, navigation device and multimedia computer in one

Espoo, Finland - Nokia unveils the Nokia N82, the latest multimedia computer optimized for photography, navigation and internet connectivity. With the tools to discover the places and moments worth capturing, and the capabilities to capture and share them instantaneously, the Nokia N82 offers photography enthusiasts an enhanced camera experience.

Discover, capture and share

The Nokia N82 enables you to explore your surroundings and find your way with navigation and routing; document your adventures with the high quality imaging capabilities; and instantly share your experiences with one click upload to the web.

Featuring A-GPS, 5 megapixel camera, Xenon flash, Carl Zeiss optics and internet connectivity, the Nokia N82 also incorporates all the multimedia computer features common to Nokia Nseries. Like its predecessor the Nokia N95, the Nokia N82 is the latest epitome of a truly converged device that is not one thing but is many.

“The evolution of camera capabilities in mobile devices has been extremely fast over the past years. With the Nokia N82 we have reached such a superior level in image quality, speed and ease of use that not only does it outperform any other cameraphone on the market, but it’s also a very credible alternative for single purpose digital still cameras,” says Satu Ehrnrooth, head of Nokia Nseries Cameras Category, Multimedia, Nokia. “In addition to the high-end camera, the Nokia N82 also enables you to navigate and discover new places, enjoy your music, browse the web, play games, chat online and be part of the global web 2.0 community wherever you go.  Thanks to the wireless broadband connectivity, convergence and yet again increased performance, the Nokia N82 is all you need in your pocket!”

Discover the world

The powerful A-GPS and preinstalled* Nokia Maps help you explore and locate new places, whether in another country or just around the corner. All Nokia N82 standard sales packages come with a free voice guided navigation trial*, and you can purchase additional features, such as city guides and longer subscription to the navigation.

With access to more than 15 million points of interest, you can locate and navigate to the most interesting sights, bars or restaurants wherever you are. You can also send map excerpts and routes to friends by MMS or save map screen shots to the gallery.

Capture your experiences

With a 5 megapixel camera, powerful Xenon flash and Carl Zeiss optics, the Nokia N82 delivers remarkably vivid photographs, even in low-light conditions. Fast camera activation, autofocus with a dedicated autofocus assist lamp, fast reloading between shots and DVD-like quality video capture make it a truly convenient and credible tool for capturing and telling your life stories.

Thanks to the 2GB microSD card in the standard Nokia N82 sales package*, you can store up to 900 high-resolution photos or up to 84 minutes of high quality video on the device.

“The Nokia N82 gives the best ever camera and navigation experience in one stylish premium device. Just imagine what kind of possibilities this will open up and how much richer your every day life experiences can be! The sophisticated design and glossy looks appeal to men and women who are conscious of their style and want to impress with the latest in technology,” Satu Ehrnrooth continues.

Share your stories

With high speed Wi-Fi connectivity and one-click upload to online communities, the Nokia N82 makes sharing your experiences and discoveries easy. When viewing a picture or video, simply one press of a button starts uploading it while you carry on using the device for other purposes.

Or you can impress your friends with multimedia slideshows - complete with music and effects - on the high resolution display or on a compatible TV.

The Nokia N82 comes with the new content driven 3D multimedia menu and includes a convenient orientation sensor that rotates the user interface automatically between horizontal and portrait mode. For quick and easy access to entertainment content, the Nokia N82 also supports the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including Nokia Music Store, N-Gage games** and Nokia Maps.

The Nokia N82 is available now in key markets with an estimated, pre-tax, unsubsidized sales price of approximately 450 euros.

Many of us still wish we can play the Guitar some day. But time is the main constraint for me. With New Year coming up, I was listing down all the resolutions I’ve got for myself this year and ‘trying to learn guitar’ is one of the resolutions which has been on the list for couple of years, but has never been resolved :P.

Gibson have come up with a new Robot Guitar, which seems to make my New Year resolution a reality this time. I obviously want to learn how to tune a guitar and want to do this without any gadgets, but as a beginner, diving right into the music will be a lot more difficult than expected. Thanks to Gibson’s new robot guitar, with it’s self-tuning feature, it makes guitar tuning way easier.

Years of research has gone into the making of Les Paul Robotic Guitar, and Gibson the manufacturer is happy to see it launch next month.

They have put up videos and other how-to’s on the site which will brief how easy it is to tune the guitar– even a kid can use it without any problem.

With a twist of the know, you have access to everything from intonation to quickly accessing nonstandard tunings used in classic hits like Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child” and Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir.”

What more personal recommendation do u want, when The ‘Guitar God’ Steve Vai and Billy Corgan themselves are already raving about it.

Gibson said they will release 4,000 limited edition in the first slot with each guitar priced at $2,500 worldwide on December 7th 2007. They also will start selling the regular version in January 2008 and I bet the prices will be far lower.

Time to resolve one of my “New Year Resolutions”
A Good Write Up On How To Have A Productive New Year..

USB, has been one of the biggest and most widely used success story in the history of computing. When the USB’s came into existence, the slow serial and parallel cables used for transferring and storing data was replaced by faster technology, which came at a cheaper cost and with an added advantage of low power usage.

USB 1.1 was replaced by much faster USB 2.o, which by all standards is faster. The USB fans were all happy about it, but they have more to celebrate about now. USB 3.o should be out in the market sometime soon and yes it definitely will be much faster and efficient than its predecessors.

USB 2.o had capacity to handle bandwidth upto 480 Mbps but with USB 3.o, the bandwidth is roughly scaled up to 4.8 Gbps, which accounts to 10 times faster than what the USB 2.o had to offer.

This new standard was recently demonstrated, and the demonstration made use of a optical cable. Best features - it is compatible with older USB formats and it’s better power efficiency techniques will help decrease the load on portable devices. This is a good sign for me as my “Reliance Netconnect” can longer now ;).

Possibly in the works: Better ability to charge devices over USB, some of which still require an A/C adapter or two USB connections to draw enough juice.

Specs are planned to be delivered early next year with commercial availability for 2009.