Nokia has announced the availability of the N86 8MP mobile phone in Singapore from this week. Available in white, the N86 8MP is retailing at SG$808 (without operator plan).

Nokia has announced the latest version of Ovi Maps application for their devices, with additional features and services including high-resolution satellite and terrain maps both in 2D and 3D views 3D landmarks for over 200 cities, rotation, tilting, etc. You can download from Nokia website at www.nokia.com/maps.

Hannspree has introduced their new 25-inch full HD LCD TV (model: ST251MKB) to the US market at US$399.99. The ST251MKB claims 16:9 aspect ratio, 1080p resolution, 2ms response time, 300cd/m2 brightness, and 10,000:1 contrast ratio.

The manufacturer has also mentioned it will release a larger model under the ST series later this year.

The Swiss cooling solution provider ARCTIC COOLING today unveiled the new premium thermal compound ARCTIC MX-3 (4g). Its high thermal conductivity and non-curing nature make it one of the best thermal compounds for overclockers and gamers.

The G-series line of gaming peripherals from Logitech gives gamers what they want: complete control. Today, Logitech unveiled an extension of its award-winning G-series by introducing two new products that deliver precision, high performance and customization: the Logitech G19 keyboard for gaming and the Logitech G9x laser mouse.

Delivering everything gamers need for a competitive edge from programmable buttons to 5000 dpi laser sensors to backlit keys Logitechs best-in-class gaming peripherals are engineered to deliver everything you have always wanted.

At this year's World Cyber Games Asian Championships, Samsung Electronics has announced their latest 2233RZ 3D LCD monitor to meet the demands of hardcore gamers. Using Nvidia's 3D glasses 'GeForce 3D Vision Kit', gamers can enjoy amazing 3D images on the Samsung 2233RZ 3D LCD monitor.

Dell has recently announced a new addition to its Vostro line of laptop - Vostro 1220. Available in Obsidian Black or Deep Cherry Red, the Vostro 1220 is designed for the business professionals and claims up to 9 hours of battery life.

ASUS, a leading producer and innovator of notebooks, today announced the launch of its 15.6-inch G51 notebook, a gaming powerhouse which snared the Best Choice award in the Digital Entertainment Products category at the recently-concluded COMPUTEX 2009.

Sporting a futuristic, robot-inspired mecha design, the ASUS G51s use of seamless gamer-centric interface elements and scorching gaming performanceboth in the visual and audio departmentsare a fitting recognition of the Republic of Gamers tireless and extensive efforts to deliver on its promise: Designed for gamers. The ASUS G51 also boasts industry leading audio technologies that combine to envelope users in true-to-life surround sound for added gaming realism.

Today, Sony Singapore announced their latest Walkman B series designed for mobile music enjoyment. It features MP3 playback, voice and FM radio recording and boasts a continuous playback time of up to 18 hours.

Unannounced by Nikon yet but leaked pictures of a rumored Nikon D3000 had surfaced. Also, a Nikon D300s has also been revealed on rumor site.

The body does look smaller and more compact

Mozilla Firefox users rejoice! The maker has just released the latest 3.5 version of the web browser with improved features and performance. (In short, its time to upgrade). If you are already using the Firefox web browser, just click on "Check for Updates..." under Help tab. Otherwise, you can download the web browser here.

BenQ has recently announced their new netbook, Joybook Lite U102 that comes equipped with Intel Atom processor, 10.1-inch UltraVivid 16:9 WSVGA LED-backlit screen, 250GB HDD, three USB 2.0 slots, and a 4-in-1 card reader.

Swedish software company Global Gaming Factory X AB has agreed to purchase the file-sharing site website, The Pirate Bay, for US$7.7 million. Earlier in April, the four men behind The Pirate Bay were sentenced to one-year jail term and US$3.6 million fine.

In mid June, Nvidia launched the GeForce 200M notebook GPUs; GTS 260M, GTS 250M, GT 240M, GT 230M and G210M based on 40nm GT21x architecture with DX10.1 support. However, we won't be seeing any decent quantities till only after August when the mass production starts at TSMC. So what about the desktop segment?

Find out more next page...

Sporting a glossy black finish with a huge glowing "X" on the side, the ASUS SBC-04D1S-U is the manufacturer's latest external slim BD-combo drive. The BD-combo drive is USB powered, features 4.8X BD-ROM/R/RE read and 8X DVD+R/24X CD-R write speeds, and comes with a vertical stand.

via EverythingUSB

Update: It is retailing at S$389 (approx. US$270) in Singapore.

MSI has another nice P55 board lineup for Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors which is the P55-GD80. Some key features of this board are :

• All DrMOS: There is no traditional MOSFET on P55-GD80 anymore, complete DrMOS design for the most stable power supply and maximum power efficiency.
• SuperPipe: MSI use the thickest 8mm heatpipe on thermal design for the best cooling efficiency.

More details next page..

The RT-N16 is the latest wireless-N Gigabit router in ASUS' portfolio of networking peripherals and offers great performance, ease of use and security for the users.

SanDisk has recently unveiled their new 32GB Extreme SDHC card which claims to be the world's fastest with up to 30MB/s read and write speeds. It is designed for digital SLR users, allowing them to shoot in burst mode with minimized time in processing and storing the data.

The iPhone Dev Team have recently announced the iPhone 3GS is jailbreakable, despite the added technical difficulties. While the new iPhone 3GS offers more features including video capability and digital compass, is it worth to jailbreak and void the warranty of your iPhone 3GS if you just want to switch carrier?

LG Korea has unveiled two new 55-inch "Full LED" LCD TVs in Seoul - models 55LH95 and 55LH93. The TVs features 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 240Hz refresh rates and boasts superior image quality and smooth image even during fast action scenes.

Pentax Japan has announced their new 12.1-megapixel Optio W80 digital camera designed to be water-proof, dust-proof, cold-proof and shock-proof. (Sounds like the all-weather Olympus mju cameras.)

The Optio W80 will be commercially available from mid-July.

ASUS has announced the launch of their new G51 and G60 gaming laptops that boasts incredible performance for the avid gamers. The G51 features a 15.6-inch display, but if you want a slightly larger screen, you can take a look at the 16-inch G60.

Good news for ASUS PC users. The manufacturer has announced the Windows 7 Upgrade Program for its users, though it is only opened to users who bought an ASUS desktop PC, notebook, EeeTop PC or Eee PC during the eligibility period from 26 June 2009 through 31 January 2010.

Last month, LG announced their latest flagship Arena LG-KM900 touchscreen phone and VR Zone has the chance to hands on the phone. Let's take a look at how good the LG Arena really is.

Windows 7 will be hitting retail shelves on the 22nd October this year but won't it be nice to see how the packaging is gonna look like.

Windows Team have an update on that in their recent blog post.

Kingston today announces the launch of the Challenge Your Memory game on leading social media sites, including Facebook and funP.com. It is a card game to test the participants memory and the first 30 participants with highest score wins. Check out on the next page...

HTC had announced HTC Hero, the first Android phone with a customizable user interface.

A whole new sleek design which includes an industry-first, Teflon coating, resulting in improved and durable surface. Now, lets be a hero and check out the details.

Lenovo has finally unveiled their 12 inch netbook - S12 on their online shop, featuring a full sized keyboard on a ultra slim design.

No Ion chipset yet as it will come later in September, read on for more details

We have seen mini USB wireless dongles before but how about a USB thumbdrive, so small but it gives you plenty of storage space ?

Buffalo has an answer for that.

ASUS has been named as a finalist in the Manufacturing category by IDGs Computerworld Honors Program in recognition of the companys innovative use of information technology to benefit society. ASUS, the first computer manufacturer in Taiwan to remove lead completely from its motherboards and which has implemented halogen-free manufacturing processes across its major product lines, was honored at the 21st Annual Laureates Medal Ceremony & Gala Awards Evening held on June 1, 2009 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

Microsoft has released their new online beta tool, Hohm, which provides users with better understanding of their power usage. According to their website (http://mshohm.orcsweb.com/), Hohm can also provides accurate and relevant suggestions for energy conservation.

via Engadget, Windows 7 News

Today, HP announced the latest Mini 5101 and ProBook 4310s designed for the business travellers. Powered by Intel Atom processor, the Mini 5101 offers a 10.1-inch LED display and spill-resistant keyboard, while the 13.3-inch ProBook 4310s features a glossy noir or merlot finish and a spacious full-sized keyboard.

Sony Electronics Asia Pacific expands its Walkman collection with the release of the Walkman X1000 series video MP3 player. The X1000 series will feature the very best of Sony technology  such as S-Master and Digital Noise Cancelling technology. For the entertainment aficionados who cannot live without music and movies even while on the go, the X1000 series is enabled with Internet connectivity for the users to stream YouTube videos and directly download podcasts while on the go. The series will also boast a 3-ince OLED (Organic Light-emitting Diode) panel and Digital Clear Audio technologies for  the best audio and video experience.

Monster has announced new accessories for Apple's iPod and iPhone including iCarPlay Wireless 1000 and iCarPlay Wireless 800 FM transmitters for playing your iPod or iPhone's audio through your car stereo system. Both accessories feature Monster AutoScan 3D technology that scans the entire FM spectrum three times and locks in the clearest FM frequency available.

The tamed-down version of MSI's GT627, the GX620 still packs quite a punch. Featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 and NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics, together with its unique look of brushed aluminium and red stripes, the GX620 is sure to get heads turning.

Sony has introduced new special edition models and luxurious colours and skins to their VAIO P, VAIO CS, and VAIO Z series notebook PCs for the fashion-conscious mobile professionals.

According to some photos from Japan, Western Digital is preparing to release its high-performance 2TB hard drive. It will be placed under their Caviar Black family of hard drives.