Philips enters 3D realm

Philips has paraded its new system at IFA 2007 in Berlin which is capable of displaying images in 3D glory on a wall-mounted display. This monstrous 132″ display was made possible courtesy of nine Philips 42″ 3D displays in a 3 by 3 grid, utilizing Philips’ very own WOWvx 3D technology that brings realistic images to the viewer without the need for those dorky-looking glasses. Since individual WOWvx displays cost around 12 grand each, having nine of these in one array would bring the price tag into the world of 6 digits, making it out of reach for most people.

iPod Trend

This pair of Lederhosen, on display at IFA 2007, comes with a set of controls for your iPod. Made by all-weather wear German company Lodenfrey, these lederhosen will let you listen to music with a distinct lack of style. Made of high quality layered suede, the controls are unobtrusively located down the left side of the pants and the MP3 player is integrated into the pants.

Lodenfrey is apparently the leader in the design and production of lederhosen and other pieces of high quality traditional garb. The company also seemingly refuses to acknowledge the existence of these devastatingly ethnic pants on their home site, therefore further purchasing information is scant.

Users of the Nokia 5310 Xpress music phone looking for a slick docking station to play their music from will want to check out the JBL On Call 5310. The dock is designed specifically for the Nokia 5310 Xpress phone, though it will work with any 3.5mm mini jack equipped device.

An integrated stand allows you to place the dock anywhere, but it can be hung on a wall as well. The On Call 5310 is powered by four AA batteries that promise power for up to six hours of music listening.

When the Nokia 5310 is docked, the phone is charged up as well. The device uses dual 3-watt Odyssey transducers, an integrated amp and a computer-controlled equalizer for improved sound. To save battery life the device goes into energy conservation mode automatically. The On Call 5310 will be available in November 2007 at an undisclosed price.

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Apple to unleash "The Circle" concept

Wow, it's 6PM and we're only on our third semi-substantial iPod Rumor for the day? Frankly, we're disappointed. The latest word to sweep the internets is that Apple is prepping to get all up in Zune's "The Social" grill with "The Circle." Unfortunately, that's the only word on the service / products so far, other than that it's going to be centered around video. So player-to-player video sharing? New branding for existing video products? Steve Jobs is starting a cult? Free Sesame Street song with every iPod? We really have no idea, but we'll be finding out soon enough.

A-DATA unveils 16GB SDHC Class 6 flash cards

16GB SDHC cards aren't all that atypical these days, but A-DATA is claiming to have the "world's first 16GB SDHC Class 6" iteration ready to roll. Additionally, the firm is introducing an 8GB Super SDHC Duo (saywha?) card of the Class 4 variety, and for those still scouting a new CompactFlash card, it's cranking out a 32GB version for you. Regrettably, we've no idea how soon A-DATA plans to get these on the market (nor how much it plans to charge), but it shouldn't be long before we all find out.

Mercedes brings Google, Yahoo maps to your vehicle

Some German drivers can already send data straight from Google Maps to their BMW's GPS unit, but it looks like certain Mercedes owners can now get in on the act as well, and be able to do the same with Yahoo Local Maps to boot. That oft-desired feature is the centerpiece of Mercedes-Benz's new Search & Send service, which'll work with '07 S-Class, CL-Class, and '08 C-Class vehicles equipped with the Multimedia Package and Navigation System. Apparently, you'll also be able to give friends and family access to the system as well, which will let them send directions straight to you while you're on the road. While the service itself is available at no added charge, you'll first need a subscription to Mercedes' Tele Aid System, a complimentary first year one of which is available to those opting for the Security and Care package with their vehicle.

LG's XPION A10 wakes up wet to design

In a radical, and we mean radical departure from their XPION x600 series of tombstone towers, LG unleashes their new A10 series of desktop PCs. At just 3.5-inches thin, it comes stuffed with a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB DDR2 memory, 320GB SATA disk, super-multi DVD, 512MB of nVIDIA Geforce 8500GT graphics, 7.1 channel audio, and a semi-automatic sliding door with a touch of that circular-sensor up front. It's also apparently dead-quiet (other than the hard disk popping) due to embedded "Turbulence Generating Technology" which we presume is some kind of liquid cooling -- just a guess though. Priced without monitor for ₩1,130,000 ($1,202).