Zii Powered Phone, Netbook, Tablet PC To Headline Zii Summit

As the blitzkrieg of Zii news continues, this perhaps is the biggest news of all. Yeah, I said that yesterday, but this update from ZiiLABS further clarifies what will be showcased at the Zii Summit in a few weeks. And these are the big dogs- a tablet pc, netbook, and what I think is the biggest of all, a mobile phone. Now, these are said to be ‘OEM-ready’, so it seems that no manufacturers will be showcasing their finished versions of said products. However, it does bode well that there are so many applications already implemented. The page also lists a web-box, a security camera system (presumably a version of partner Grandeye’s), speakers, a piano keyboard, and a precursor to the MediaBook.

Additionally, there will be a demonstration of the new ZiiMeet software which appears to be HD-optimized software for meetings. We’ll see all these and more on December 1st. For both Creative fans and stockholders alike, it can’t come soon enough.

Zii Summit Page at Zii.com

Tech in Hiding Netcast- Episode Two

After not getting hit in the head with any eggs or curse emails, the Tech in Hiding Netcast returns for a second episode! Unfortunately, Lyon could not make the show, so we hope to have him next week. However, we did talk about the Motorola Droid on Verizon, Creative’s new MediaBook, the demise of N-Gage, the movement to get a 18+ rating on video games in Australia, the Netflix coming to the PS3, and why the Wii is failing. This show ended up about 50 minutes, and features myself as well as Dennis again. If you have any commentary or wish to inform us that as an Australian, you no longer listen to the show, shoot us an email at podcast@techinhiding.com.

Looking for old episodes? Click the “Netcast” icon on the Tech in Hiding page or click here.

MediaBook- Creative Intros eBook+ For Singapore Market

Creative’s always done a “side project”. Over the company’s history, they’ve done some projects that never fanned out very well: digital video cams, video cards, wireless cards, PC components, and internet telephony devices. This seems like it could be a more successful venture, and it’s the ‘in’ thing for 2009. It appears to be an e-book reader.

But according to epiZENter, it’s far more.