Mexico firm on gadget control

In Mexico going across the border will be a more hi-tech experience since Customs and Border Protection(CBP) will now be checking laptops, digital cameras, cellphones and any other electronic equipment travellers carry with them or in their vehicles, states The Telescope

It's not a new authority, according to Angelica De Cima, liaison of the public affairs office. "They've always had the right to inspect your person, vehicle, baggage, anything on you. Nothing has changed from before," De Cima said.

It's possible someone complained about having their laptop being checked and CBP officers felt there was a need to notify the public of what the border patrol is permitted to do, according to De Cima.

Asus is looking to make the leap to become consumer gadget maker, reports CNET News.

One of the largest manufacturers of motherboards for two decades, the Taiwanese company finds itself in the middle of a transition from components maker to serious contender in PCs and accessories. Asus is attempting to establish itself as a brand name worldwide while making new forays into software and design.

In addition to creating a new line of consumer products like TVs, VOIP phones, e-readers, and streaming Web video gadgets, the company's leadership has its sights squarely set on being the third-largest notebook manufacturer in the world by 2012, while remaining the world's largest supplier of motherboards.

The Escort radar and laser product company has teamed with Blackline GPS to offer a real-time GPS tracking system called Entourage PS that has a security twist, writes PC World.

The hardware costs $350 and net-based real-time tracking, done via a computer's Web browser or a smartphone, costs $15 a month. The Entourage PS ('portable security') has an integrated motion sensor that can detect slight movement - not just when someone carries the device from point A to point B.

This makes the Entourage PS great for vehicle security or for protecting stuff users don't want moved even an inch. When the device senses motion, it can warn users via text message or e-mail.