Just announced: AdelaVoice’s Lighthouse SQ7, “the first portable social media device.” In reality, it’s a tablet for surfing the net that handicaps Facebook and Twitter with voice-recognition input.

The device uses a 7″ touchscreen, boasts 800×480 resolution, built-in WiFi, 1GB of flash storage, and a rechargeable battery that provides 5 hours of constant use. It weighs about a pound, and is 7.8″ x 4.7″ x .94″. It runs on Linux Ubuntu with a proprietary web browser using WebKit. It doesn’t currently run Flash animations.
The twist is the device’s built-in voice recognition, which is an original piece of software constructed by AdelaVoice. …read more

One of the most popular (and expensive, and depending on who you talk to, wasteful) newer features in new car packages is the built-in navigation system. Holding out for nav can boost your bottom line by several thousand dollars, so I thought we’d take a look at a popular new hybrid – the Toyota Prius – and see how owners felt about their built-in systems, and what aftermarket products were recommended.