Odroid handheld game console due early March sportin' Android 2.1 (Engadget)
We know you've been champing at the bit for some Odroid news... wait, you forgot already? You know, the Android-powered handheld game system that the manufacturer, Hardkernel, bills "the developer-focused portable game device"? To be honest, we'd hope that the company would focus on game players, but that's really beside the point: the thing finally has a release date: "early March." And for ...
Handheld Inspection System is universally positionable. (ThomasNet)
MIDAS(TM) (Microscope Inspection Digital Application System) allows for viewing, capturing, and documenting of images from any direction or angle. System includes 1.3-megapixel USB camera and ¼ in. color CMOS image sensor with 10-200x magnification. Illumination is provided by 6 white LEDs, polarizing lens prevents glare and reflection, and handheld trigger permits 1,280 x 1,024 pixel image ...
Macro Plastic's New Handheld Tote, The MacroTote, Delivers Greater Produce Protection And Durability (PlasticsNet)
Macro Plastics announced recently the availability of a new handheld tote for agricultural applications. The MacroTote 9-FV is uniquely designed to protect and transport produce. This high quality, impact resistant, durable and reusable handheld tote is efficient in both the field and for in-plant handling of fruits and vegetables
Bill passes making cell phones, texting while driving primary offense (Everett Herald)
Police may soon be able to pull over those cars whose drivers are talking on a handheld cell phone. The House reversed course Thursday night and, in an agreement with the Senate, approved a bill to make such behavior a primary offense.
Optical Joystick Controller IC enhaces handheld navigation. (ThomasNet)
Supplied as bare die with all features necessary to control Optical Finger Navigation (OFN) module or optical joystick, VD5376 helps users interact with features of portable electronics. Imaging array detects precise finger movements to produce corresponding change in cursor position on screen, while power management capabilities help extend battery life of host device. IC features light source ...
Opera Mini 5 Beta Released for Android Phones (PC World via Yahoo! News)
Do you want to try a different browser on your Android phone? The folks at Opera Software announced a beta version of the Opera Mini 5 browser that provides a PC-like browsing experience on smartphones and other handheld devices that run on the Android platform.
Review: Green Zone Heavy on Politics, Action, Damon (E! Online)
Review in a Hurry: Matt Damon reunites with Bourne sequel director Paul Greengrass and his shaky, handheld camera for an action-packed thriller set in Iraq shortly after the toppling of Saddam....
Firemint wins four Pocket Gamer Awards (Macworld.com via Yahoo! News)
On Wednesday, Firemint was honored with four awards from handheld gaming Website Pocket Gamer at a ceremony held at the annual Game Developers Conference. The company behind Flight Control () and Real Racing () has few titles on the iPhone market—virtually every one has become a mega-hit.
Soon, drivers could be pulled over for using cell phones (Everett Herald)
OLYMPIA — Traffic police may soon be able to pull over vehicles whose drivers are talking on a handheld cell phone. The House reversed course Thursday night and agreed with the Senate on a bill to make it a primary offense to use a handheld phone while driving.
Abu Dhabi steps up patrol on drivers using cell phones (Arabian Business)
Patrols to nab those using handheld mobile phones while behind wheels.