Showing newest 27 of 29 posts from March 2009. Show older posts
Showing newest 27 of 29 posts from March 2009. Show older posts

Infrared Flashlight Video Recorder is Cool

This gadget got my attention immediately, as its one of it kind. Hammacher Schlemmer has came up with this hot Infrared Flashlight Video Recorder, that can take videos as well as snaps. Not only this, it has a night vision support which totally backs up the idea of using it for some night videos.It has a main 3-watt white LCD along with 17 infrared LCDs which give a night illumination upto 13ft. Lets see other features of this cool gadget.


Features:

  • Video/Snaps at 30f/s
  • Resolution: 640 x 480
  • 15 sec of video
  • 500 snaps
  • 128MB storage + 2GB mini card slot
  • Built-in microphone for video support
  • LCD screen for displaying: battery life remaining, recording format, time, date and storage capacity

It is available at a price of $399.55

via [techfresh]

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USB Signal Booster for Cellphones

Do you have problem receiving or making calls due to low signal problem at your place. Well now you need to worry, because this USB signal booster for your mobile phone will be helping you to make or receive calls with ease. It can work perfect in its 5ft radius.


Features:

  • USB powered device boosts your cellphone signal for improved voice and data
  • 2-3 bars extra signal for any cell phone or 3G data card
  • More signal means better call quality for cell phones, and up to 100% faster download speeds for 3G data cards.
  • Prevents dropped calls and improves call clarity
  • No drivers or software needed, only uses USB for power
  • Simple installation - Simply place antenna near a window (up to 15 feet away) and plug into your laptop’s USB port. The advanced circuity does the rest.
  • Compatible with every carrier in Canada and the US (Except “iDEN” phones used by Nextel, Southern LINC, and MiKE Canada) This means it does not work with Nextel.
  • Intelligent microprocessor-controlled amplification

It has been designed by ThinkGeek and the price is $99/.
via [itechnews]

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Microsoft Ad Against Apple Prices

The war is always on when it comes to Microsorft and Apple. No matter how good they both do in their respective way, the fun to see them compete against is other is worthwhile . Microsoft has made an ad lately in which they have shown that Apple laptops cost a lot when it comes to people who don't have much money. A lady in the ad wants to buy a laptop under $1000, see below in the nicely made video.






via [techcrunch]

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Bluetooth iPod Headphones by Onkyo

Wireless headphones are great as they give total freedom to grove yourself and move your head without worrying about the wires. Onkyo has launched their bluetooth headphones the MHP-UW2, which are designed to respond on a 50HZ - 20HZ frequency so you feel like listening music in a recording studio.


A a sleek metallic shell covers the headphones and has padded ear-pads. The battery time is 8hours which according to me is a nice time. The price is $270.

via [uncrate]

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Under $200 Zeebo Gaming Console

Gaming consoles are great but they cost a bit too much for the economic person. A new company eebo in collaboration with Qualcomm have announced their Gaming Console launch, which will feature a 3G wireless gaming delivery.


Zeebo is light in weight but is a bit larger than the Nintendo Wii. It would have 4 games installed and an option to download a 5th one would be given which is free. The console has a Qualcomm chipset, allowing users to connect over a wireless network to purchase and download games. It can hold upto 50 games in its memory chip.

The Zeebo gaming console would be available firstly in Brazil at a price of $199 and then at $179 in other countries.

via [physorg]

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Internet Radio & Speaker for Macmini

Apple should take a notice at this design concept of a Radio & Speaker System for the Macmini. Its designed by Sebastien Sauvage and it looks pretty awesome. Not only that it has options for Radio which are accessed by internet and number to about a thousand, it also features other options like USB & multi card reader slots.



The speakers look elegant and its a pleasure watching them. They would definitely look great on your work table as they seem to give a statement ;). But so sad its only a design concept, lets see if Apple gets a look at it.

via [yankodesign]

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Demy Kitchen Safe Touchscreen Recipe Reader

They say cooking is a remedy to get you all relaxed up and feel comfortable in your surroundings. But what if someone has to consult to the cook books when cooking, making the experience a little confusing if i may say. The Demy Digital Recipe Reader is an amazing and handy touchscreen gadget that could make your cooking much easier, as it can read out recipes for you. It features 7" screen for easy read-outs and the nice layout of the buttons make an easy navigation.



Features:

  • Download or store recipes.
  • 7" screen for easy readings.
  • Touchscreen interface.
  • Cooking Book Folders.
  • Picture with Recipe.
  • Easy placement with backstand.
  • Timer option. 

I see a great use of this nice gadget in many kitchens because its always handy if someone reads out the recipe for you.

It not been shipped yet, but its available at a price of $299.99 at Amazon.

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PhysioGlove - Quick ECG Monitoring Device

During the ECG procedure 10 electrodes have to be attached to different part of the body in order to get the readings on the monitor. This process requires good skills to attach each electrode at its right place. PhysioGlove is a new device designed by Commwell an Illinois-based company, which the patient has to wear like a glove and place it on his/her chest.


 
The formal process requires ten different wires and there was always a chance that the wires may get caught up with each other.Moreover, in a case of emergency this new device can help a lot in order to get an urgent monitoring of the body.

via [gizmodo]

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iRiver Touchscreen P35 Wi-Fi PMP

iRiver has now officially launched their new touchscreen PMP the P35. The P35 PMP player comes up with a 4.3-inch WQVGA display and offers three different versions including a Wi-Fi one too. This one also has the SPINN navigator as per in the previous models. Lets look below for some exciting features of the P35 PMP.


Versions:

  • Basic - Its has neither DMB nor Wi-Fi and offers 8GB of storage.
  • DMB - Offers a 16GB storage capacity.
  • Wi-Fi - This version is the most executive of all and contains both DMB and Wifi including a 16GB of storage.

Features:

  • 4.3" WQVGA display.
  • 480 x 272 resolution.
  • Formats: MPEG4, Xvid and WMV in video (up to 8Mbps for MPEG1/2 & up to 4Mbps for MPEG4/Xvid) others include MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, APE and FLAC.
  • Full browser support in the Wi-Fi version of the PMP.

Its priced at $286 in Korea. So far there are no news of when it would be launched in Europe or USA.

via [slashgear]

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Cadillac CTS Featuring Wifi Internet Access

Cadillac has announced that it's CTS would be featuring a wireless internet feature, which would enable you to use any device that supports internet i.e. mobiles & laptops etc. Autonet Mobile is the first internet provider to launch such system for a car. Cadillac says that the internet connection speed would be upto 800kbps.


President Mark McNabb speaks:

Adding WiFi is a natural extension of the tech features already inside the CTS, such as a 40 gigabyte hard drive with USB port, a pop-up navigation system featuring real-time traffic and weather forecasts and the exclusive ability to pause and rewind live radio.

At the New York International Auto Show in April, a live demonstration of the Cadillac WiFi internet will take place. Installation of the system will be set at US$499 and a monthly $29 would be charged.

via [worldcarfans]

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Cool Crack iPhone Screen Application

This Application is no longer available in the App Store. However, the video is still here so you can watch it. Its an application which cracked the screen which just a touch and the cracks disappeared on a little shake.






Looks Cool !! :)

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Send or Transact Money via iPhone

An application to transact money through your credit card via iPhone or iPod touch has been launched, it has been named as 'Transactions'. This application would allow you to send money if you have account in Paypal.com or Authorize.net and your account should be active. This application has been developed by Skorpiostech in collaboration with Dragon Forged Software.


You need to have an internet connection for sure to make the application work. It can work under 3G, Wi-Fi or EDGE. Just imagine how easy it would get to give out payments without even carrying cash or credit cards.

The application comes up in two versions:

  • Pro Version: This version of the application would cost you $30. You can do limitless transactions if you have this version.
  • Lite Version: This version is free but it allows you to make 2 transactions in a single hour.
Both the versions are available at the Apple Store. This application would surely come in handy for people who live on credit cards and just don't want to put them all up in their wallets.

via [macnn]

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Self Cleaning Keyboard by Viogaurd

Cleaning keyboard is something we don't care about much but it is a serious issue. Keyboards that are under the use of different users tend to have a large quantity of germs. Specially in an environment where you need to keep your stuff totally clean is an issue, Viogaurd comes in to the rescue. The company has came up with a self sanitizing keyboard, which uses UV light to clean itself.


Here is a video demonstration and explanation:



The keyboard pops out on the movement of your hand, fully cleaned by the UV light it gets from its hide-in cover.

via [gizmodo]

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Nokia 5030 - Radio Mobile Phone

Nokia is going to make the masses happy with its new Radio phone the Nokia 5030. As of today mobiles with high megapixel cameras and lots of multimedia support sell off best, but this mobile would sure bring some smiles to faces of people who have little to spend. The mobile offers a nice loudspeaker to give you a good sound quality.



Here is a video showing you the Nokia 5030:



Jo Harlow, Devices, Nokia puts some perspective on the volume of music devices created and sold by Nokia.

We’ve sold more than 425 million devices with a digital music player and more than 700 million devices with an FM radio

It would hopefully be available in the second quarter of this year at a price of $50.

via [con.nokia]

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BMW Z4 Roadster Game for iPhone

BMW is going techy for its Z4 Roadster, as it has launched a free to download game for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. The game is inspired from their "Expression of Joy" campaign. Its not as such a game, its kinda application in which you can draw shapes by driving the Z4 Roadster. You can customize the Z4 Roadster, by choosing different colors and body parts. You can see the video below.




via [carscoop]

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Philips Portable DVD Player with iPod Dock

Philips has launched their portable 9-inch screen DVD player namely as the DCP951/37 . Other main attraction of it is the iPod dock, which means you can put your iPod or iPhone in it and play media. Its a really nice design and the dock is retractable, so the overall look of the portable DVD player is not disturbed.




Features:

  • 9-inch color wide-screen LCD
  • Included iPod Docking port for play and charge
  • Doubles as digital photo frame
  • Formats:  CD, S (VCD), DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3, WMA , JPEG digital camera photos, DivX & MPEG4 movies.
  • 2.5 hours of playback with built-in battery
  • SD/MMC card slot

via [gadgetgrid]

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Swim Faster than Michael Phelps with Lunocet

The sea has always been a wonder place for mankind and its yet to fully explored. Many people love to swim and see the world down under. Engineers have designed and developed an amazing new gadgets, for a easy and fast swim. Its actually a fin made out from Carbon fiber and fiber glass, it been named as the Lunocet. The fin has been inspired from the fin of a dolphin. Below you can see a video of this gadget in work.


It weighs 2.5-pound (1.1kg) fin that is attached to an Aluminum foot plate at a precise 30-degree angle. Lunocet is almost 42-inch (1 meter) wide which is with three times the surface area of conventional swim fins.



Its been claimed that Lunocet users have already hit about eight miles (13 km) per hour, nearly twice as fast as Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Michael Phelps at his speediest. This is really an amazing stat to read and it gives you a good idea of how good this gadget really is.

About the basic mechanism, Frank Fish a marine biologist at West Chester University of Pennsylvania says

The mechanism functions like a wing to generate a lift force, which is directed forward and turned into thrust

The price of this cool gadget is about $1,250-$1,500.

via [likecool]

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Samsung Touchscreen Mobiles S5600 & S5230

Its in the news that Samsung is expected to launch its new S5600 and S5230 touchscreen mobile phone in the UK. Both the mobile posses good features and its expected that these two will do a good business. Below you can see some detailed features of both the mobiles.


Samsung S5600 Features:

  • Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), GPRS/EDGE, UMTS 900/2100. HSDPA 7.2 mbps connectivity
  • 2.8” 16M color 240×320 QVGA TFT touchscreen display
  • 3 megapixel camera with 15 fps QVGA video recording
  • FM Radio with RDS
  • Bluetooth 2.1,  USB2.0
  • 80MB of built-in memory
  • MicroSD memory card slot (up to 8GB)
  • Dimensions: 102.6×55x12.9mm
  • Battery: 1000 mAh

Samsung S5230 Features:

  • Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900) GPRS/EDGE connectivity
  • 3” 262K color 240×400 px WQVGA touchscreen display
  • 3 megapixel camera
  • FM Radio with RDS
  • 50 MB of built-in memory
  • MicroSD memory card slot (up to 8 GB)
  • Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0
  • Dimensions: 104×53m11.9mm
  • Battery: 1000 mAh

Samsung S5600 will start shipping in May, and Samsung S5230 will hit the stores in April. Both phones are headed for Europe.

via [unwiredview]

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Power Saving Switch System Design

Saving electricity can become a problem for busy families, as kids just forget to switch OFF lights when there is no need of it. Researchers at the University of Standford have come up with a ingenious solution to this very problem. They have designed a system in which for example you wish you switch ON another light the switch will get a bit rigid and resit your push. This is actually an indication that there are enough switches already ON in your house therefore you should first switch them OFF to reduce the load stress.


Here is a demonstration video of the designed system:



This picture below shows different parts of the designed switch:

via [hackedgadgets]

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Solar Panel Radio Alarm Clock

Lately there have been many good and unique concepts and designs coming up for alarm clocks. Now today i came across this wonder concept. There is not much description given about this clock, but from it looks it is seems like the designer got inspired from some sci-fi aircraft.




The alarm clock would be solar as there would be two solar wings to assit it in that. Moreover the color of it is solid golden, which by the way not be liked by many. Anyways, there is radio integrated in it. Seems like the alarm clock will play your favorite radio station as the alarm.

My only concern is, with it being a 'solar' alarm clock what if there is no sunshine in the room !!

via [behance]

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Atree J2 - Portable Media Player

Atree has annoucned there new portable multimedia player ( PMP ) for the masses in Korea namely as the Atree J2. Apart from the fact that its not like the high-tech PMPs available, it still has some really nice features in it. Check out the features below.



Features:

  • 2.4" display
  • Blinking LED ‘Red Eye’
  • Audio & video playback
  • Integrated FM radio
  • Voice recording
  • Micro SD card slot
  • 38 hours of music or 8 hours of video playback
  • 4GB and 8 GB available for purchase

via [ubergizmo]

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Amazing Design of Transformable Spin Vehicle

Matias Conti has designed the amazing looking transformable spin vehicle. It has a two wheel frontal with a small back wheel, just like the old bicycles used to have. You can rotate the wheel by tipping your lateral arms and a electric actuator. It is driven by the weight of the rider, it also uses battery for electric power and the real wheel motor provides the motion. Moreover, not only it looks exciting the concept takes you by breath because its so inspiring and not only kids but also the adults would be interested in it.


Here are some of the transformation illustrations:


Following pics are for the pictorial illustration of this concept vehicle, how it works:

 







I so much now desire it to come on commercially, I am not a kid anymore but its making me !!

via [tuvie]

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Digital Cam Peephole for Doors

Technology has really changed the way we used things and given us new stuff to use in our daily lives. Frontgate has launched an exciting new gadget for your homes that is the 'Digital Door Viewer', its a modern day approach of the peepholes we used to have in our houses. It works with a digital cam and small screen and you can see who's on the other side by just pushing on the view button.


 
 Features:
  • Stand alone function — requires no connection to external power wiring or monitor displays
  • Quick and easy to install into new construction or retrofitted to existing door
  • Easy operation — press a button and a color video image is displayed on a monitor mounted on the inside of the door
  • Provides an expanded field of view from a comfortable viewing distance
Its weight is 1-1/2 lbs with dimensions 8-3/8"L x 5-5/8"W x 1-1/8"H. You can buy at the company's website at the price of $399.

via [frontgate]

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Spectrus - USB Hub Inspired from a Prism

Its always nice to see nice ideas flowing around and this new USB Hub is no exception. Do you have so many gadgets which you want to attach with your computer but the ports are less for all them to go in. Well now you have the Spectrus, a exciting looking USB Hub for your computer. It has been inspired by the Prism, in which light passes by and gives out rainbow colors. Similarly you have 7 USB ports with a specific color given to each one.


It is yet another cool design by Art Lebedev and it sure catches your eyes on first glance. I never thought a USB Hub would ever look this nice and never wanted it to be really !!. However, its only a concept design but it would sure get a manufacturing attention.

via [artlebedev]

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Organise Your Family with O2 Joggler

Keeping a family organized and to make sure everyone gets together on an occasion is a difficult thing in this busy world now-a-days. Earlier attaching small notes to the family fridge was one thing to make sure that a family member gets the message when he arrives home. But now with the revolutionary 'Joggler' by O2 is going to change this, with its superb connectivity technology no person in the house would be left ill-informed of something. The joggler connects wireless or via Ethernet port to your computer, from which you can update its calender with things to remind. This would automatically update the O2 Joggler and every person can read it. Its just like a variable post note on a fridge, but its portable.


Alistair Johnston, Marketing Director, Telefónica O2 UK said:

We’ve developed the O2 Joggler with today’s busy families in mind. It has been purpose built to help families better organize their lives.
Whenever the calender is update, the Joggler will  automatically send a text reminder to each family member's O2 phone. However, sending messages to the Joggler via a mobile phone is not available at the moment but this facility will be in the Joggler sooner or later.

Other features that the O2 Joggler has are as follows:


  • Weather - If you are planning to go somewhere, you can check from the  O2 Joggler weather widget, which gives out four-day forecast from 60 UK towns as well as most other cities across the world. Its provided by Sky News Weather.
  • Traffic - Trafficmaster lets you know what kind of traffic is on the road and what the average driving speed. It also remembers, what was the last location you checked for the traffic status.
  • News & Sports ­- Sky News and Sky Sports gives out the latest headlines updated through out the day.
  • Photos - It can also be used to store upto 200 pictures which you can transfer via a USB port in its 1GB storage memory.
  • Music/ Video - You can play upto 100 songs stored in the device memory and also you can stream them through your PC.
  • Games - Suduko is available to play, however more games will be added soon.
  • Tools - It can also be used as a calculator and alarm clock.

Radio feature would be soon added to the O2 Joggler from which you can listen to pre-set radio stations. In my honest opinion this is the best thing which can happen to a family. Its portable, useful, handy and very easy to use so what else you really need.

via [mediacenter]

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New Virtual Reality Technology - The Virtual Cocoon

Virtual reality is now has a whole new meaning, thanks to the British scientists who have designed a helmet namely as the 'Virtual Cocoon'. This new device would give you the real time experience and not only that you can smell,taste and feel the atmosphere in which you will be watching in this helmet. This is such an amazing and brilliant invention, just imagine you sitting in your room and watching African lions passing by your eyes and you feeling like you are really there !!



The device has to be worn like a helmet, although it doesn't looks like one. As you can see in the above picture, look how big the screen is. Not only that with surround sound and other technologies in work, it won't let down your expectations.

Lets see how the device actually gonna give you the smell,taste and real time experience.



As you can see in the above pic (click pic to enlarge if you want to), there are:

  • 4 speakers for surround sound
  • Wireless connectivity with the source computer
  • Fan to give cold and hot air
  • High definition screen using LED and LCD technology
  • Device for giving out five basic tastes i.e. sweet,sour,meaty,salty and bitter
  • Smell tube for releasing smell under the nose
This device sure is way steps ahead of the earlier virtual reality technology we know.Professor David Howard of the University of York said:

VR projects have typically only focused on one or two of the five senses - usually sight and hearing.

The Virtual Cocoon would sure bring in some flavor in our lives and also the way we used to do things. Students could get the experience to study subjects with great interest, like studying history or science. Moreover, there could be number of un-countable uses of this very device.

However, it would take 5years to be fully completed. The price would be around £1,500 ($2100).

via [dailymail]

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EXILM ZOOM EX-Z29 10 Megapixel Camera by Casio

Casio has introduced a new EXILM digicam namely as the EXILM Zoom EX-Z29. Its a 10MP camera and is designed to be compact looking. I personally have used a 10MP camera and believe me the result is outstanding. The new EXILM has some really nice features which overall make this camera a good to have accessory.Below you can see its features.


Features:

  • 2.7 inch wide LCD display
  • 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
  • Effective 10.1 megapixel resolution
  • 23 Best Shot modes
  • Face Detection technology
  • Anti-Shake DSP to reduce photo blur
  • Easy Mode - simplifies camera settings to three menus – image size, flash, and self timer
  • Record wide-screen 16:9 aspect ratio movies (highest resolution is 848 x 480)
  • YouTube capture mode – records and saves movies in settings ideal for YouTube sharing
  • 17.8 MB built-in flash memory
  • Supports SD and SDHC memory cards
  • Measures 3.64 x 2.16 x 0.91 inches
  • Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
At a price of $149.99 it will be launched in April.

via [krunker]

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