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Here's a nice little piece of concept art that's both functional and pleasing to the eye, which is a bit of a rarity. Dubbed the Microwave Vase by designer Woo Seokmoon, it's a combination microwave and vase that's supposedly going to be all the rage with those young urban professionals out there. In its default setting, the Microwave Vase looks like nothing more than a regular vase; once food is placed inside and the top knob is adjusted for time, then it becomes an actual microwave, cooking your food in a heartbeat. When the food is finished, the little green leaf on top lights up to let you know that your meal is ready. Wasn't this an accessory in the The Sims? (Hint: Check inside to see what it looks like as just an everyday vase.)
http://www.yankodesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=1423
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n addition to your own 15.4-inch LCD, the service has seats that come with their own iPod connector so geeks like me can keep their player juiced on those long inter-continental flights. Once you get sick of your iPod, you can sample up to 50 XM Radio channels free of charge using the complimentary noise-canceling cans. There's even a universal power plug for your laptop. Ironically, my favorite feature has nothing to do with tech. Instead it's the seat, which transforms into a 6-foot, 6-inch bed. Finally a bed big enough for us tall folks
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1932,00.html
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This flirtatious, gyrating, portable, 8-inch, bikini-clad blonde poledancer brings a smile and some festive cheer to both the home and office with her cheeky dance routine. She's lit up as though she was in a proper club. Apparently. You can even plug her into your PC audio outlet and she'll dance to your own MP3s and other downloads.
And of course, you don't have to throw any money. Which is what can happen. Apparently.
http://www.boysstuff.co.uk/product.asp?id=13770&src=Home
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the $1.25 million Maverick Solo Jet, the world's fastest tin can in the air for mere mortals, zipping along at a 472-knot clip. For the rest of us, that's a speedy 543mph, or Mach .82 for the gearheads.
Social climbers will like its 8000 foot-per-minute climb rate, also faster than any other personal jet. Too bad it only holds five people, so with Captain Lam at the helm, only four of us other Gizmodo dweebs will be able to go along for the ride. But when something goes wrong, that optional full airplane parachute can bring us safely back to earth to blog another day.
http://www.maverickjets.com/jets/solojet.php
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Produced by Paris studio 5.5 Designers, the O Aquarium/Vase is an elegant combination of aquatic and plant life that will beautify your home without torturing the fish like those beta+flower minitanks do.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/fish/o-aquariumvase-for-flowers-fish-218861.php
We've seen USB slippers before, but this one's special in two ways.
One, they're more like booties and cover your entire foot, plus your ankles. No part of your foot will be exposed to the elements.
Second, they come with a bear attachment. OMGWTFBBQ bear attachment! This is the best thing we've ever seen.
http://japan.busytrade.com/productdetail.asp?mt=1&pid=41
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The La Cie Huby. Props to the Frenchmen for bringing a genuine bit of style to a muchly boring genre. The result? A non geeky design triumph that wouldn’t look out of place in your trophy cabinet. The device incorporates 4 x USB 2.0 ports and 2 x Firewire ports and comes complete with a passel of cables and attachments
http://www.lacie.com/products/product.htm?pid=10854
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Feels like everyone's mounting their flat panels on their walls these days, so what better way to one-up your neighbor than with this wall-mountable fireplace. The fireplace's creators (West Country Fires) claim it automatically cleans up after itself so you don't have to worry about any harmful gases filling up your apartment. At $2,500 dollars, it's a little too close to the price of a real plasma, no matter how many "burn-in" jokes you can get out of it.
http://www.westcountryfires.co.uk/fires/products/382.asp
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If you're looking for a minor practical joke to play on your family over the Thanksgiving holiday or are searching for something fun do do when you're off work on Friday but are strung out on turkey and stuffing, look no further than this rockin' apple mod. Our pals at Instructables have put together a series of steps on how to build a USB-powered apple (Apple Computer optional) that will vibrate when someone tries to reach for it, and will stop when the person backs away. This mod doesn't appear all that difficult, but you'll need to get a "capacitance sensor chip," some copper foil, a vibrating motor and a few other things. Still, if you know your way around a circuit board and a soldering iron, you could probably put this together in an hour or two with no problem -- that is, assuming all the apples in the house haven't already been turned into apple pie.
http://www.instructables.com/id/EYI73ZDH44EUOJJKP8/?ALLSTEPS
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the design is pretty interesting. You turn the duck/radio on and off by twisting its head. An AM/FM switch is on the wing, and stations are adjusted by twisting the tail. The unit runs off 3 AAA batteries and apparently lacks an antenna.
Sure, it's no Duck Fadar, and I'd prefer it in basically any color than lavender, but I'd still waste a hard-earned $3.99 on one just to tell people, "Hey, I've got a duck with a freakin' radio inside!"
http://www.firststreetonline.com/product.jsp?path=-1|7863|40853&id=43108
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eko, a design studio out of Russia, created/dug up this stone mouse. MAKE believes the stone pieces were cut and then glued to a shell, which while probably the case, disappoints our fantasy of using the mouse while munching a pterodactyl wing.
Against the creamish background the mouse doesn't appear very attractive. But on a nice desk in a corporate setting, I think it could be pretty classy. Retro classy.
http://englishrussia.com/?p=471
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This is the alarm clock that is guaranteed to wake you up!
Nobody sleeps through this!
It wakes you up by firing four puzzle pieces up in the air, and then it is your task to get the pieces and put them back in the alarm clock - it won't turn off until then.
http://www.bimbambanana.com/index.php?p=Puzzle-alarm-clock-cool-gadgets&sid...
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Let’s face it, no Holiday celebration is going to be complete without one of these jolly fellows sitting on your desk. Just look at the cute little Roboto light oscillating across that festive face, and if you listen very closely to the soft humming sound you’ll swear you can hear Jingle Bells. You can even amuse yourself for hours by changing the colour of the light to suit. Blue, red. Red, blue
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/cubegoodies/854a/?cpg=wnrss
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Amuse friends and confuse toddlers with this bizarre Lamp/Lamp design. Cool if you plug it in "correctly", potentially dangerous if you plug it in "incorrectly".
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/electric-bulb-bulb-208308.php
The Sun Jar. Billed as a sunlight storage system, this little gizmo contains a solar cell, battery and LED lights. Place in sunlight all day long, and switch on at night for some free ambient glow goodness. We all need some ambient love now and then, don’t we?
http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1548&src_t...
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The (Very)Table is such a great invention that we don't even mind its annoying use of punctuation. Switching from married life to bachelorhood in a matter of moments, the table works as a hostile takeover desk during the day and a client-entertaining pool table/hooker bed at night.
http://www.chevillotte.com/en/espace-chevillotte-verytables-02.php
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Worrying about running over a nail, or making sure your tires are always full may be a thing of the past thanks to the R&D team at Michelin. This is a prototype for airless tires. Instead of the regular inflated tire, this tire has the traditional outer treads wrapped around flexible, yet sturdy spokes.
http://wallstreetfighter.blogspot.com/2006/10/future-of-tirestweels.html
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While adaptive cruise control has become somewhat commonplace in higher-end automobiles, that technology simply keeps you from resetting your speed every time the cabbie in front of you eases on and off the accelerator; Siemens' traffic sign recognition system boasts a camera attached to an internal computer which automatically recognizes common road signs and displays an alert in the driver's heads-up display. Not only will the driver see a digital rendition of the sign without taking his / her eyes too far off the road, but he / she will have the option of enabling the vehicle to dynamically adapt to changes in speed limits, theoretically eliminating any previously valid excuse you could give the boys in blue once pulled over.
http://www.therawfeed.com/2006/10/gadget-reads-road-signs-so-you-dont.html
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Too tired or lazy to cut your butter in the morning? Here's a machine that'll do it for you, precisely measuring a 35-calorie portion at a time. Keep in mind, butter is 100% fat.
This could actually be useful. If you're a fanatic about calorie counting, dole out a controlled portion, count it accurately, slim down. While you're at it, don't forget to count those crows on the clothesline.
http://www.whateverworks.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=K6547
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Here's a kitchen device that's not exactly brand new but noteworthy nonetheless: the Zevro Indispensable Coffee Dispenser, which can deliver exactly 1 tablespoon of ground coffee at a time directly into your coffee maker.
It's an airtight container that keeps all that heavenly aroma from wafting out into the ether, and it can hold more than a half a pound of your favorite Java mixture
http://www.zevro.com/products_coffee_dispenser.asp
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Combine the 9V battery from your kid's RC racer and a LED-based candle and you get something that feels at home in a fancy restaurant as well as on your dining room table. Just a design for now, but these 9-volt candle dealies are pretty sweet, and we'd love to get our hands on a few here for Romance Thursdays here at Gizmodo HQ.
http://www.core77.com/blog/technology/richard_lawsons_9voltive_4679.asp
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The Mood Light Chiller gives you that essential LED aroma without which life, liberty and romance just wouldn’t be the same.
http://www.singulier.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=MOODseau&code_lg...
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Philips is currently demoing various concept products at its Simplicity Event 2006 expo this week in London, some of which may or may not see the light of day. Among our favorites that we've spotted are the new Drag Draw, a new light-emitting pen that will let you make crazy illustrations on any surface, so you can unleash that fantasy of scribbling up your bedroom wall -- without doing any permanent damage. Our next favorite is the Versa Tiles (pictured on next page), a series of moveable hexagonal tiles to lay down on a floor that creates a game that is basically Dance Dance Revolution meets Simon.
http://www.gadgetcentre.com/news/article/mps/UAN/614/v/1/sp/
The FlexFix system is essentially a drawer that can be pulled out from the car's rear bumper. On it are two wheel-mount bike racks, an extra rear license plate, and supplemental brake lights. When not in use, you wouldn't even know the system was there if not for the drawer cutout. It's the kind of killer innovation that's been sorely lacking from the American automakers for some time.
Now, GM Europe has just announced that the FlexFix system will be offered on the new Opel Antara crossover.
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/04/have-bike-will-travel-the-opel-antaras-h...
As we move ever closer to the driverless car, Mobileye takes a step backward with its automatic warning system (AWS), a color-coded indicator that mounts on your dashboard. Its eye is actually a small video camera mounted to the rear view mirror, and its image processor, called the EyeQ, calculates the distance between your car and the one in front of you, giving you an audible and visual warning if you get too close. It also lets you know if you drift out of your lane, but is deactivated if you turn on the car's turn signal.
http://www.mobileye.com/aws.shtml
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Apple 'TinyMac' in 2007? Flash Memory, Mac OS X Lite, Tablet Form Factor. The fat free portable will use flash memory to start up in a jiffy, and run a cut down version of Apple ’s OS X. We can see the appeal of a pint-sized Mac portable, possibly in tablet form. Its latest laptops are a little on the large side, and Apple’s decision to discontinue the 12-inch Powerbook left swathes of notebook fans in mourning
http://www.t3.co.uk/news/247/general/general/apple_prepping_micro_mac_porta...
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Feel like a hamster stuck in the revolving wheel of a career going nowhere? Take your mind off that with the USB hamster wheel, which plugs into your computer and actually reacts to your typing.
Using the bundled software, the hamster will start running faster as you start typing faster, eventually reaching 88 miles-per-hour and going back in time to just before it was caged in this diabolical trap. Obviously, he fails, but he cheers himself up by going back even further in time and becoming his own grandfather.
http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/new-arrivals/usb-hamster-wheel/index.html#to...
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OneCafe filtered coffee in a bag. Well it had to come didn’t it? This Swedish company claims to have developed a coffee bag which combines the taste of regular filtered coffee with the convenience of a tea bag. Apparently the secret lies in the filter fabric. 88% of testers thought it tasted better than the coffee they usually drank at home.
http://www.onecafe.se/DefaultDesktop.aspx?pageid=3
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Jake Luddington puts his iPod next to a Zune at some Canadian Tech Fest and finds the Zune a little bit bigger in all regards. We knew the Zune was somewhat big from the spec sheets. But nothing quite spells out "fat lard butt" better than putting the chubby new kid next to the popular kid.
http://www.jakeludington.com/zune/20061001_zune_and_ipod_photo_comparison.h...
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This art project by Sascha Pohflepp combines a Sony Ericsson k750i with a black case to let you take other people's pictures. The design works by recording what time you click the button to "take" a picture, then later on connects to the internet to scope out shots other people took with that same timestamp.
It takes a few hours/days for people to upload their pictures, so you won't be seeing anything instantly. But it's kind of neat, in a voyeuristic way, to what other people were up to when you were out being a dork using a camera that doesn't really work.
http://www.blinksandbuttons.net/buttons_en.html
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The HUD contains a miniature liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, multi-element optics, microprocessor, depth transducer, wireless cylinder pressure receiver, diver replaceable battery, and controlling software - all built directly into a dive mask. The miniature LCD displays the diver’s depth, bottom time, and cylinder pressure. The multi-element optical lens provides a clear, highly magnified image of the LCD, which is viewable regardless of environmental conditions.
http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/p_computers_iddm.html
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A long time ago in a bath far, far away the Duck Side (or Dark Side in a Scottish accent) lurked, or possibly bobbed, though that doesn't sound quite as threatening somehow.
Ominously glowing in the duck, sorry dark, Duck Fader is 'eider' the Evil Lord, or far more likely just a ludicrous glowing bath toy (he 'muscovy' something like that anyway).
So next time you find yourself attracted to the bathside, make sure that you have Duck Fader to guide you. With his glowing eyes and ominous helmet he's the epitome of an evil fowl, the icon of demonic duck lovers, the... that's really quite enough of that. He bobs, he glows and he's a complete hoot, or possibly honk.
http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/duck-fader/index.html
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Nokia onthulde vandaag de N95, een nieuwe mobiele telefoon met bijzonder indrukwekkende specificaties. Zo heeft het toestel een 5 megapixel camera met Carl Zeiss-lens, GPS, HSDPA, EDGE, WiFi 802.11g, een 2,6 inch QVGA-scherm, ATI 3D videochip, een microSD-kaartslot, UPnP en stereospeakers.
De N95 is verder uitgerust met 150MB geheugen, speciale knopjes voor de audiobediening en een 3,5 mm koptelefoonaansluiting.
Het toestel komt in het eerste kwartaal van 2007 op de markt.
http://www.gadgetzone.nl/nieuws.php?id=2711
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Wow, yet another astonishingly cool tech launches. Basically we’re talking mobile P2P VoIP. So now you can use Skype or Google Talk on your mobile phone, with full functionality, no need for additional hardware or a PC in between.
Alleen voor Nokia 3G Symbian telefoons op dit moment.
http://www.redferret.net/?p=7560
Many have attempted to create a virtual mobile PC, but this is the first time I've seen one that works. MojoPac lets you install PC apps onto damn near any mobile drive, plug it into a host machine running Windows XP and run your desktop as an overlay. I saw it working from an iPod and several kinds of external HDs, but the client footprint is small enough that you could even put it on a cellphone. Along with running the basic Office suite, you can install games and even Skype, all of it using the connectivity of the underlying PC. A menu bar across the top of the screen lets you switch between desktops with a click.
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/software/mojopac-pc-on-a-stick-or-an-ipod-20...
Seitz Roundshot D3: it's a 360-degree cam that'll capture 470 million pixels worth of color and light, and furthermore, will complete that task in two seconds -- less than the amount of time it's taken you to read half of this paragraph. Like the 6x17, the Roundshot D3 has a ISO range from 500 to 10,000, accepts lenses from 24mm to 250mm and comes with a maxed out Mac mini to act as its oversized flash card. The D3 is more expensive than the 6x17, however, with the mobile version taking a sizeable 46,900 francs ($37,463) from that numbered Swiss bank account of yours, while the studio version comes in at 43,700 Swiss francs ($34,906). In either case, you'll probably want to head over to the Seitz site to get in line to pre-order this bad boy, which is due to hit the streets of Geneva by early 2007
http://www.roundshot.ch/xml_1/internet/de/application/d438/d925/f933.cfm
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The ultimate key fob for boaters! When keys fall in the water, Key Buoy self-inflating key ring opens up, releasing an air tube which inflates automatically. Within 30 seconds, your keys rise to the surface, and the 14" (47 cm) inflated tube extends above the water, allowing you to reach over and pick them up
http://www.landfallnavigation.com/keybuoy.html
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Leaving a note on the fridge is so 2004. Philips' In Touch message board concept makes family communications cold and impersonal, the way they were meant to be.
Each family member is represented on this huge LCD/mirror by a thumbnail. When you need to leave a message to your wife—please have dinner ready by the time I get home tonight, you ungrateful shrew—just touch her face and record a message. If you're not a fan of speaking to her even through a machine, you can use the stylus to write your message as well.
The In Touch will send your message to her cellphone via SMS or MMS, depending on what kind you left
http://www.newscenter.philips.com/About/article-15114.html
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With production back in full swing, Delphi looks set to drop the SkyFi3 into the XM Satellite Radio mix. While not officially announced, you can find the portable unit with car kit up on JJI Electronics website (and others) ready for pre-order. For a low, low $200, you'll get a 2.8-inch screen, 30-minute pause and replay, 5-hour rechargeable battery, car kit with remote control, and just like the Pioneer Inno, the ability to tag songs you hear on XM for later purchase on Napster. Not bad right? But what makes this pup hot is that it looks to be the first satellite radio with removable storage for storing up to 10 hours of XM programming or as many MP3, WMA, or WAV files as you can stuff onto a $90 or so 2GB microSD card. First shipments are expected in late October
http://www.jjielectronics.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1310
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Firstly, due to the vertical orientation of the Zune promotional photos some people think that Zune has a wide-screen aspect ratio which is not true. Both iPod and Zune use 4x3 letterbox. iPod's screen is half an inch shorter diagonally, here's Zune's display shown on top of iPod for comparison:
http://slavior.blogspot.com/2006/09/zune-vs-ipod-few-interesting-notes.html
As expected, Microsoft is busting out the Zune today, and we've got the rundown. Not a lot of surprises in the specs department, but they've confirmed the basics we've known for a while, like WiFi, 30GB of HDD, built-in FM, a 3-inch screen and the basic music, pictures and video playback. They also finally let slip the screen res -- an unsurprising QVGA -- and some better news on the codec front: the Zune supports h.264, MP3, AAC and WMA. As for ballyhoo, wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing is where the real action is at, and it works pretty much like we've been hearing: you can share a full-length track with a friend, and they've got three times to listen to it over a three day period, after which they can flag the song for purchase on the Zune Marketplace -- unless they're an unlimited "Zune Pass" subscriber, of course.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/14/microsoft-launches-the-zune/
This design concept by Jess Griffin and Jim Termeer is a cutting board with an embedded scale in a circular area on its right half, telling you the exact weight of those ingredients you're about to place into your recipe or on your plate. The 10"x15" cutting board is designed to use electronic ink to display weight, with embedded sensor grids underneath the surface to determine the downward force of objects placed on it.
Don't be getting out that credit card just yet; the designers say the technology to build the thing is between one and five years away.
http://www.p32.com/Cutprojpage.html
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This handheld Sudoku game lets you solve these challenging number puzzles anywhere. And with the simple touchscreen and stylus, it's easy to use.
750 puzzles, touchscreen, stylus, timer and a hint function. Cheaper than an iPod and more fun than a bath in vinegar.
http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?pid=535690&wid=100&cid=61&sid=6...
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It's been a good run of smartphones and mp3 players, but today I stumbled across the greatest invention of all time and no longer have interest in any other technologies. Who would have thought my lifelong quest would be over at such a young age? I would urge you to watch the video below, but be warned, it's all downhill from here: Asashi, the beer robot.
http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/asahi_refrigerator_robot_serves_beer.ph...
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Connect your laptop or desktop up to one of these puppies and you’ll be grabbing your 802.11g signal from Guatemala. Well OK, from a nicely extended distance away anyway. Of course, not everyone wants or needs to carry around a satellite dish in their laptop case, but hey, you might have your own reasons. And lets face it, when you’re done computing for the day, you can always turn it on its side and cook up some dinner. Yours for around $70.00.
http://www.hawkingtech.com/products/productlist.php?CatID=32&FamID=60&ProdI...
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Leaving a note on the fridge is so 2004. Philips' In Touch message board concept makes family communications cold and impersonal, the way they were meant to be.
Each family member is represented on this huge LCD/mirror by a thumbnail. When you need to leave a message to your wife—please have dinner ready by the time I get home tonight, you ungrateful shrew—just touch her face and record a message. If you're not a fan of speaking to her even through a machine, you can use the stylus to write your message as well.
The In Touch will send your message to her cellphone via SMS or MMS, depending on what kind you left. That way there's no excuse for her not to have dinner ready.
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/philips-in-touch-message-board-conce...
Mobile Mac mini bot hopes to make something of himself in the big city. His wheels are made for rolling, and that's just what he'll do, but he's also got a free-roaming video camera for beaming grainy webcam shots back to mission control. Along for the ride is a 7-inch touch screen, spiffy headlight, and IR range sensors to keep from bumping into things. The bot can be controlled via WiFi or Apple IR remote, and while there isn't much AI to speak of yet, there's plenty of potential with that plucky Mac mini at the helm.
http://www.macmod.com/content/view/774/221/
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The Any Way is a colour photo printer, that (unsurprisingly) prints, copies (even without a PC) and scans. There's also a 2.4-inch LCD display, a printing speed of 20 pages per minute (b/w) and 18 pages (colour) per minute and 75 seconds for 10x15 photo printing. There's also image improvement software to boost old pictures into looking like they've just been taken. A photo fax model features a fax machine, while Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity feature in the photo wireless plus model.
http://www.olivetti.com/site/public/product.asp?sid=&cid=375&iid=785
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Looking for all the thrill of a volcanic eruption on your desk? The Nature's Fire Volcano is a $30 desktop mountain of doom that uses multi-colored beads to simulate flaming blobs of lava and LED lights to illuminate the chaotic scene. Enjoy all of the joy of a volcanic eruption without your house and family being destroyed! Marvel at the destructive power of nature without having to get too close to it!
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2006/08/volcano_simulation_on_your_des...
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Weight is just a number, right? Not any more with the Celebrity Weighing Scale, eschewing numbers altogether and assigning you a celebrity that corresponds to your weight. Let's just hope you tip the scales closer to that of the Baby Jesus or Oliver Twist, rather than its higher end, comparing you to the likes of Mr. Ed or King Kong. You'll feel cool if you match up with Chuck Norris or Goldie Hawn.
http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2006/08/21/celebrity_weighing_scales.php
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This is one hell of a mod. Using 30 USB ports spread out over five USB PCI cards, this barbeque was created. The PC is still functional, too. Enjoy cooking a 1 ounce steak on that tiny grill—and no, I don't have a damn clue what they are trying to cook in the picture and video. It looks like a piece of bacon, but who the hell BBQs bacon like that?
http://xe.bz/aho/24/
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Philips has announced the signing of THQ to take the next step towards their amBX lighting technology. THQ is developing Broken Sword: The Angel of Death which will use the amBX lighting technology. This is just the beginning for Philips plans with amBX. They think they are going to revolutionize the gaming world by adding other sensory experiences into gaming such as force feedback with amBX enabled peripherals and crazy lighting. We're gamers, not druggies looking for a crazy trip—well most of us are one or the other.
http://www.ambx.com/
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Here's a combination of the soothing effects of a waterfall with the tranquil cracklings of a fire: the Hearthfall. Think of it as a facade for your fireplace, giving that focus of your living room's attention something to do during the summer. What's that? The TV is the focus of your living room? You have our sympathy.
There's a variety of styles crafted of your choice of woods and stone, and each has a back panel that can be removed to view a fire in the fireplace behind it. There's such a bunch of choices, you must sort out your configuration just like you would a PC, and these things aren't cheap, either. Some of the marble units cost well over $2000. But stare at one of these instead of the TV for a while, it'll do you some good
http://www.hearthfalls.com/
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Remember those asshole claw machines that would constantly rob you of 50 cents? My grandmother's arthritis ridden hands have a tighter grip than these damn machines. Well, here is a miniature version that can be filled with candy for your desk or cubicle. This device is the perfect kind of diet plan. You would never be able to get the candy to eat and then punch some walls in frustration after many attempts reap zero benefits—healthy eating and exercise!
http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/search.do?productCode=CANGRA
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This is the USB Eye Massager product used for the computer operator,who could relax the eye pressure becasue of long time sitting before the computer.It is smartly-designed with four colors.Red,Green,Blue and Yellow The usuage for this product is very simple,You only need to plug into the USB Port and this product will work automatically.It has the three switches beside the USB Eye Massager,"Stop" "High Speed" "Low Speed".The use could select the different switch according...
http://www.sundayo.com/htm/product.asp?id=450
Bron: http://www.redferret.net/
Het Wi-Fi bedrijf FON waarin onder andere Google heeft geïnvesteerd richt zich op de heilige graal van draadloos internet: gratis bellen via hotspots. Voor 150 dollar wil FON een Wi-Fi router in oktober aanbieden die ook te gebruiken is als oplaadstation voor een Skype-compatibele telefoon. Hierdoor kan een FON-gebruiker ook gratis kan bellen op hotspots van andere Fon-gebruikers, de zogenaamde fonero's. Het apparaat ziet er fraai uit, zeker met de gecombineerde oplaad-unit.
http://blog.fon.com/en/archive/gadgets/fon-router-with-skype-handset.html
Bron: http://www.hotspot.nl/
f you think video conferencing is reserved for stale meetings that serve little purpose aside from burning up your time, Airhockey Over a Distance aims to ice that perspective. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) created the table (or should we say, "tables") to showcase the "power of advanced networking" and joins a host of other wild ways to get your game on. The table plays like your average air hockey match, except the opponent's half is in another location, and replacing your ferocious counterpart is a screen with a live video feed of him / her and a fancy puck-ejecting system. Sensors at the midway point of the table detect the angle, speed, and trajectory of the not-exactly-oncoming puck, and instructs the mechanism how and where to fire the disc -- you slap it back, and the same sequence happens on your compadre's end. Because this was crafted solely to show the wonders of "computer-mediated human-to-human interaction," there's currently no plans to take this prototype into sports bars or internet cafés, but one question still remains: what happens if the puck gets hung at center ice?
http://www.ict.csiro.au/page.php?did=222
Bron: http://www.engadget.com/
This little white ball may look like an ordinary clock but, let us tell you, this thing is anything but ordinary. Turn it around and you can see what sets it apart from its brethren -- an air purifier and multi-colored LED lights, all powered via good 'ol USB. We don't really know how good the air purifier part works as it's only a $32-powered USB device, afterall, but if you need a clock/calender on your desk, why not peep this thing? We're sure your computer room/cubical could use a little freshening up, plus the multi-colored LEDs are sure to liven up the place a bit. USB Geek claims that it can clean-up the air out of a nine square meter room, and who are we to doubt the same people that brought us our favorite USB mini paper shredder?
http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0517
Bron: http://www.engadget.com/
Here's yet another USB device to clutter up your desktop, but this one from Evergreen attempts to consolidate numerous functions into its whimsical egg-shaped design. It's a pair of speakers, a card reader and a USB 2.0 hub, giving you not-exactly-rocking tunes with 2 watts per channel, a card reader that can handle SD, CompactFlash and Media Stick, and then a USB hub with two ports.
http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-12162-the+Speaker%2C+Card+Reader%2C+HU...
Bron: http://gizmodo.com/
Mitsubishi Electric has completed construction of the world’s largest high-definition video screen at a horse track in Tokyo. The screen employs Mitsubishi’s Aurora Vision LED technology and measures 11.2 meters (37 feet) x 66.4 meters (218 feet), giving it a surface area of 744 square meters (8,000+ square feet), or the equivalent of 3 tennis courts. Mitsubishi manufactured the screen for the Japan Racing Association (JRA) at its Nagasaki factory in the town of Togitsu, Nagasaki prefecture. The screen was divided into 35 pieces for delivery to the Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo.
http://www.pinktentacle.com/2006/07/giant-video-screen-constructed-at-tokyo...
Bron: http://gizmodo.com/
Connect2Car's MFC can start your car's engine, roll down its windows, or activate any other electric auto part by bluetooth. The MFC interfaces with a phone, PDA, or laptop over an encrypted connection. The little black box controls 8 devices
http://connect2car.com/web/mfc.php
Bron: http://gizmodo.com
The tides have turned. This is not an accessory to the iPod, but the iPod is an accessory to this. The CAV IPS-11G is an ultra-portable karaoke machine that would be terrific at drunken festivities. This karaoke player has a dock that can fit any of the dock-connecting iPods. It can also support any kind of USB storage. Plug the biznatch into your TV, hook up some microphones, lets the alcohol flow and commence making an ass out of yourself—in the key of rock, of course
http://www.ipskaraoke.com/products.htm
Bron: http://gizmodo.com/
The patent pending Magic Message Mirror is a very unique product that adds fun, entertainment and functionality to your home automation / security system. As the name indicates this device not only looks and functions like a 16:9 (oriented in portrait mode), 30" diagonal decorative mirror it also has another concealed purpose. When your home automation / security system senses a change in your environment, the character within the mirror theatrically appears and notifies you of the change. Once notified you may choose to directly view a camera feed on the stealthy monitor. Note that you can update the mirror's frame so that it seamlessly matches your décor.
http://www.themeaddicts.com/pages/mirror.html
Bron: http://gizmodo.com/
Eleksen has finally released its wireless fabric keyboard for mobile devices, including the BlackBerry. The keyboard will initially be available through the company's certified resellers and directly to Conglom-O-sized companies for about $73.
The Bluetooth keyboard weighs only 2.3 ounces and is the size of most laptop keyboard once fully unrolled. The touch-sensitive cloth is water resistant: it probably won't survive a prolonged trip deep underwater, but it should be OK if you accidentally spill some water on it.
http://www.eleksen.com/?page=news/index.asp&newsID=54&mode=latest
Bron: http://gizmodo.com/
This. Is. Awesome. The Self Destruction Button USB hub comes with four ports in the back for all your USB-connectivity goodness, but the main draw comes from all the stuff on top. There's two flickable switches, a turnable key, and a protected self-destruct button!
Unfortunately, all that happens when you press the button is a "Kill Kill Kill" audio file from your computer.
http://www.geekstuff4u.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=4...
Bron: http://gizmodo.com/
Basically, this is a Sci-Fi Tech story that interested me: "Yes, 2 seconds; simply toss the folded-up tent in the air, and by the time it hits the ground, it's pitched. All you have to do then is attach it to the ground with tent pegs so it doesn't blow away or anything"
http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/2006/07/11/2second_tent_pi.html
Bron: http://digg.com/
If just peeping on your neighbors isn't enough, there's the USB Web Cam with Telescope from Brando. The telescoping feature probably isn't useful for regular webcam conferences unless you want to show the other side how great (or lousy) your pores are.
http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00127
Bron: http://www.gizmodo.com/
We all miss album cover art work, and the tiny digital cover art on your iPod just isn't the same. English designer, Michael Kennedy has the answer that makes retro meet modern in a funked up way. I-Deck is a touch screen music player that revitalizes album art and user interaction, that has been lost in current mp3 format. You simply doc your mp3 player into the base and use the touch screen to cycle through and select your tracks, flick it to skip, spin it to fast-forward and turn it to play. Then sit back and watch the album art play. From Nirvana nude baby floating thru to Madonna in a leotard, album art is back in vogue.
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/Gadgets/THE-I-DECK/
Availabot is a physical representation of presence in Instant Messenger applications. Availabot plugs into your computer by USB, stands to attention when your chat buddy comes online, and falls down when they go away. It’s a presence-aware, peripheral-vision USB toy… and because the puppets are made in small numbers on a rapid-prototyping machine, it can look just like you.
http://schulzeandwebb.com/2006/availabot/
Bron: http://www.flabber.nl/
So you're the type who must be ready to purge all trace of your existence at a moment's notice, eh? Then check it secret agent man, 'cause USB Geek, as only they can, are offering the USB mini Paper Shredder and, uh, letter opener for those of you given a number without a name.
http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0504
Bron: http://www.engadget.com/
De tijd van meubels die gewoon op de grond staan is voorbij. Architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars werkte de afgelopen zes jaar aan de ontwikkeling van Floating Bed.
Floating Bed beleefde in juni 2006 haar wereldprimeur met de presentaties van het schaalmodel (1:5) op de Miljonaire Fair in Kortrijk en de 100% Designbeurs in Rotterdam. Het concept en de verschillende gebruiken zijn geregistreerd en beschermd door ontwerper Janjaap Ruijssenaars.
Wil je er één, dan moet je wel even sparen. Voor het schaalmodel is het richtbedrag circa 115.000 euro en voor de volledige mag je 1.200.000 euro neerleggen.
http://www.nieuwerevu.nl/media/nieuws/2006-06-27-bed.html
Bron: http://www.engadget.com
It's hard to believe that MP3s have been wildly popular for the better part of seven years now, long enough for us to find ourselves waxing nostalgic when we see this concept for an MP3 player that looks just like the first Winamp software interface.
http://www.mobilewhack.com/reviews/winamp_player_concept.html
Bron: http://gizmodo.com/
Electricity and water is usually a combination that people like to avoid, but Metalarte doesn’t seem to think so. They have designed a fancy waterproof lamp that will float and make any swimming pool the most happening place this summer. The lamps are rechargeable and constructed of waterproof polyethylene to keep all of the pool-goers alive.
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/lifestyle/POOL-LAMPS/
Bron: http://www.gizmodo.com/
This video shows some of my PhD research on multi user multimodal tabletop interaction. It allows multi user gesture and speech interaction ... all » over Google Earth and Warcraft III on a digital table display
http://media.tnsdc.nl/?186CA885-793F-4019-917F-DF42638C6DCB
Bron: http://digg.com
The USB shirt has two fans on the left and right sides of the back, taking in air to cleanse all the sweat off your spare tire. There's an external switch on the USB cable to adjust the fan speed.The shirt is also powered by four AA batteries in case you don't have a USB slot anywhere nearby. It even plugs into the cigarette lighter in your car—because it's such a great idea hooking up your body to your car's electrical system. And for those collegues at work you now know where to spill the coffee!
http://www.tbkg2.net/archives/2006/06/usb_air_conditi.html
Fans of all-in-one PCs will all come to realize their rig's biggest limitation in time: when a component fails, they've lost both a computer and display in one shot. Now, Japan's Quixun corp are set to launch their GrandOpera series of LCDs that feature a slot-loading, removable PC. These tubby LCDs will ship in 32, 37, and 42-inch models and feature an on-board analog TV tuner and removable PC running a Celeron M, up to 1GB of RAM, and 100GB of disk
http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=/language_tools&u=http://pc.watc...
Bron: http://www.engadget.com/
It's nice to have a walking, talking robot with a gastro-intestinal disorder and all, but the one thing Robosapien V2 has always lacked is the ability to rage mayhem like his pet. No more! Some firestarter, twisted firestarter has hacked a "flame thrower" onto the unsuspecting bot who seems a tad perplexed by his new powers of destruction. No deets yet on how to apply the hack, but you can check the sneak peak video for the results.
more info
http://www.evosapien.com/robosapien-hack/marcus/assets/multimedia/V2_Flamet...
Whether your travelling for business or leisure, these gadgets should help make your life easier. Tech Blog lists their top ten coolest travel gadgets.
http://digg.com/technology/Top_10_Coolest_Travel_Gadgets_
The MediaMan is the first serious step towards centralising all of your digital media.
Imagine a unit where you can easily create your own folders, download and arrange your entire media collection and take it with you anywhere....
The MediaMan supports 3.5 inch IDE drives which allows you to choose the size of hard drive you need for your media.
Once fitted, the hard drive can easily be formatted as if it were an external disk and then you can simply organise your DVDs, videos, music and photos.
After loading the MediaMan, it can be connected to your TV and a comprehensive menu system allows you to view all your media in comfort and is easily controllable via the MediaMan remote.
http://www.playengine.co.uk/index.php?option=com_phpshop&page=shop.product_...
San Diego, Calif., based H2O Audio said today that its H2O Audio housing for the Apple iPod with video is now shipping. The $89.95 housing makes video iPods submersible up to 10 ft (3 meters) when paired with H2O Audio waterproof headphones, according to the company.
http://www.personaltechpipeline.com/news/189400783
We’ve been hearing about it for months, and today the MusicGremlin service was launched, featuring a $299 WiFi-enabled music player, the Gremlin MG-1000. The subscription service is $14.99 a month or 99 cents per song, and you don’t even need a PC to use it, either—just access a WiFi network and you can download music directly into the player. Or, you can download songs on your PC and transfer them over to the Gremlin. You can even communicate with other Gremlins via WiFi and transfer music back and forth between them.
http://www.musicgremlin.com/
This unique mod combines nine USB hubs for an ultra, uber USB hub ready for global domination. Unfortunately, there aren’t specific instructions about how to do the technical wiring, but I’m sure the smarties that read us would be able to figure out how to pull this 31 port USB hub off.
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cad.t.u-tokyo.ac.j...
This is the air-powered hockey table with a space-saving design that easily folds out of the way against a wall when floor space is needed for other activities. Despite its ability to fold away, its sturdy frame and steady base provide a stable surface for fast-action play, and the table is cordless, allowing it to be used anywhere. A rechargeable battery powers the regulation-sized game table for a full two hours per charge; it can also be operated while plugged in for times when power is available and longer game-time is required. The quiet, powerful internal fan keeps the pucks and mallets gliding smoothly across the 6'-long table while aluminum rails allow rapid game play and lightning fast rebounding. The integrated automatic score bo x uses infrared sensors to track goals, and has an easy-to-read display. Can be folded and moved on its attached wheels by just one player, yet is sturdy and stable enough for fast-action play
http://www.hammacher.com/publish/73058.asp
These kids deserve our love and respect. They not only made a Lego Coffee Making Think With Tubes and Stuff (TM), they also posed next to it, rocking the full science fair regalia.
http://www.marshall.edu/lego/ContEd/Spring2001/14Ap01/coffee.html
Yeah, you had a great time last night, and maybe you had a few beers, but who’s counting? Bottle Spy, that’s who. It counts up how many beers you opened, registering that number each time you pop a top. Its LCD gives you that number in black and white, right there in front of you the next morning. I had how many? 34? Counting up your sins is the kind of thing that’s best not left to chance.
http://www.thegadgetstore.com/TemplatePages/Product/1019/469/2.htm
So you've got your shiny, not-quite-new DeLorean fresh off eBay but still don't think it gives you enough geek cred? Well, you can do what Ryan Brandys did and turn it into a driveable drive-in movie theater with the help of a Mac Mini, a projector, and a bucketload of skill. Ok, just putting a Mac Mini and a projector in a car doesn't really require much skill, but this dude totally pimped it out, installing actuators that open the hood with a push of a button, revealing the 37-inch projector screen mounted under the hood that puts all other in-car movie-watching solutions to shame. He also created custom fiberglass enclosures to keep everything looking pretty, designed a custom Mac Mini dock, and created the Basic Stamp "Brain Box," which makes everything work together. He hasn't, however, tricked out his car to look like the Back to the Future DeLorean but, really, wouldn't you just as soon have this?
Bron: Engadget
http://www.deloreanmacmini.com/
College boys will no longer be able to sneak a peek of roommate sideboob through the $5 living room divider with the new flexible electronic curtain from Micro Reactor System Co.
This thing works by having liquid crystal molecules between two pieces of flexible plastic. When a current is passed through, it becomes opaque, and when the current is off, it’s every man for himself. Showers and windows are a few other places where this might be useful.
http://www.i4u.com/article5753.html
What? C’mon now. Do you really need to have your GPS, your PDA and your cellphone mounted on your bike at the same time? RAM Mounts think you do, and is offering this mount for $7.63 (weird price) that holds brands like Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, and others.
http://www.ram-mount.com/mount/triple_base_adapter_mount.htm
Transferring digital files between disparate hardware no longer has to be such a chore thanks to a new Mass Storage- and Picture Transfer Protocol-compliant offering from Sima Products called Hitch (model USB-101), which lets you connect nearly any digital camera, DAP, PMP, or flash drive with a USB connection and send single files or entire albums to a like device. Once both products are hooked up, you simply need to choose what you want to send and where you want it to go using Hitch's 2.5-inch backlit black and white screen, and your digital swag starts zipping between devices at USB 2.0 speeds (or USB 1.1, if your gear is a bit pokier). You'll be able to pick one of these up -- DRM-compliance and all -- later this month for about $150.
http://www.simaproducts.com/hitch/
Dutch designer Damian O’Sullivan, has found a way to bring sunlight indoors with his Solar Lampion. The ingenuous lamp is composed of 36 standard-sized solar cells that collect sunlight during the day, and then shine at night. What we love about the Solar Lampion is that through simple geometric arrangement, it manages to transform something that is usually so bulky and ugly (solar panels) into a charming sculptural object. The fact that it is practical and energy efficient only makes it that much better. While it’s durable enough to keep outside - the Solar Lampion is so cute that we think you’ll want to bring it indoors to light up your summer nights.
http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/05/30/solar-lampion/
You’re going to need a lot of Marvin Gaye music to make this Hono Electrical Candle look sexy, but maybe in a really dark room it may have some odd appeal. Touch the candle with the included “magic match,” and it lights up, then when you’re done, blow it out just like a real candle. The rechargeable candle includes a battery charger, a circular stand, and a holder that makes the candle appear to be standing on its own.
http://www.fancylogic.com/products/unique/metaphys/hono.html#
Ever find yourself in [undefined country] and run out of bottled water to drink? Use the SteriPEN Water Purifier to kill bacteria, viruses and protozoa without using chemicals or boiling. Simply stir for less than a minute and the water’s safe to drink.
We wonder how the [undefined country residents] can drink their water every day. They must have guts of steel.
http://magellans.co.uk/store/Appliances___Food___BeverageFH560?Args
The iPod Concerto Table is for those rich but untalented folk who like pianos but have no idea how to play them. This design concept by Lovegrove and Respucci, displayed at one of the Apple stores in New York (not The One on Fifth Avenue) last weekend, is shaped like a piano and has a dock for your iPod and a couple of amplified speakers flush-mounted underneath the lid. It’s multifunctional, too, where you can use it as a desk and when you’re done, stash your laptop underneath that lid.
http://www.concertotable.com/
Sorry Apple, looks like this time you’re the one copying Microsoft. Your iPod Sport Kit? Microsoft Research did it already.
The MPTrain is a personal trainer using both hardware and software to do pretty much the same thing your Sport Kit does. The cellphone interface keeps track of your speed, distance, workout time, heart-rate, and calories burned. It can even select music with different attributes to make the user speed up or slow down, depending on their current exercise regime.
We know, we know, Microsoft’s solution is more technical and less user friendly than the iPod and Nike product. That’s your whole schtick, to make technology easier to use. But we’re just pointing out that Microsoft got there first, and you just made it better. There’s room for both of you after all.
http://research.microsoft.com/%7Enuria/MPTrain/MPTrain.htm
The Hipper 100 is a beautiful new fashion gadget with a difference. Just take your MP3 player or USB stick, plug it into the Hipper 100 and sit back and watch as it lights up and changes colour to the beats of your favourite music!
http://www.playengine.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=sho...
Looking for an MP3 player and you are open to units other than the iPod? I doubt any of these units will be iPod killers (that silly term their marketing departments continue to use), but they do offer a lot of features not (yet) found on an iPod. As we said before, individually there is no such thing as an iPod killer, but together these players can slowly chip away at Apple's market share. That's making the assumption that the iPod's ability to sell three out of every four players is not sustainable. iTunes does lock a lot of users into Apple's DRM format, so it may be a really slow chipping away.
http://www.mp3newswire.net/stories/6002/ipod_killer_summer2006.html
SmartDisk, not to be confused with its rival DumbDisk, is releasing the FireLite XPress series of hard drives in June. Now, what does this mean and why should you care? Primarily, the palm-sized hard drive features an LCD on the front that displays that unit’s remaining capacity even when it’s not plugged in. Yes, quite revolutionary indeed. SmartDisk will release the drive with two capacities, a 60GB version fro $199 and a 120GB version for $299, both compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X right out of the box. Whether or not the LCD justifies that sort of price tag remains to be seen, but rest assured that at least you’ll always be aware of how much space you have left for "Linux distros," since that’s what you torrent all day long.
http://www.everythingusb.com/smartdisk_firelite_xpress_usb_60gb.html
You may be shocked not to find an iPod on the list below. Well, here comes some more shocking news. The iRiver Clix, thanks to its excellent compatibility with the revamped Windows Media Player 11 and MTV Urge music service, joins the party this week. Yup: no iPod, no iTunes...and no doubt about it. Oh, and the Windows Treo shouldn't get comfy, because the Treo 700p looks mighty promising. Mighty promising indeed.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-8900_7-1008327.html?tag=cnetfd.noflash
We know that every single item in a girl's handbag is absolutely essential (even that picture of Dr Kovak off ER), but Miss Army Kit is set to become the most indispensable must-have of the lot. That's because this fabulously feminine little multi-tool is crammed with essential implements for the style-conscious girl on the go - and it's barely bigger than your lip gloss!
Pink, chic and looking like something Penelope Pitstop might keep in her pocket, Miss Army Kit contains everything you need to solve everyday emergencies, including nail file, tweezers, needle and thread, mirror, torch, scissors, corkscrew, perfume bottle, pill box, mini knife, bottle opener, ruler and pen. Try carrying that lot around separately!
http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1383&src_t...
Cook your own dinner while at the table with the Cook-N-Dine table-grill. The center heats up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit and serves as a cooking pit for your meat and veggies. Your forearms are safe as the outer edges of the table are kept at room temperature. Practice your knife juggling as your and your family can have your own Benihana’s at home today
http://www.cook-n-dine-usa.com/index.html
The USB Insulated Cooler and Warmer. So who said USB wasn’t versatile enough? Stick a can in there, press the cool button and get a fridge effect. Or shove a coffee cup in and press hot and get it toasty warm. Apparently it’s all powered through the USB port too, which is nothing short of miraculous. And all for around $50.00
http://www.thanko.jp/usb_hotcool/
Always getting stuck helping your friends move just because you’re the only one with a big car? Buy this Forearm Forklift and make being a decent guy not so painful on your back.
Loop these straps on our forearms and under whatever you are moving for a much better grip on the furniture. We had to move a 250 pound CRT TV up three flights of stairs, so we know that this thing is useful.
http://www.forearmforklift.com/home.htm
Watches can be used for just about everything these days, from watching TV to learning Japanese, we’ve selected ten of the strangest (or coolest) for your enjoyment. Which ones are your favorites?
http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/top-10-strangest-watches
The Fish n’Flush Aquarium. Er…it’s an aquarium that it also a toilet tank. Please no letters from fish lovers, we’re just reporting it OK? Apparently the fish seem to fly out of the water as the toilet is flushed.
http://www.fishnflush.com/
This comical addition to your party wardrobe runs off 4 x AAA batteries, which are discreetly hidden in a little pocket inside the shirt. With a simple flick of the “on” switch (located on the discreet battery pack), you can go from anonymous punter to “life of the party”…Then you can put in a new set of batteries and give your fellow party-goers a real show, switch modes from digital clock to stopwatch and see how long it takes for your stingy mate to shout the next round.
http://www.redferret.net/?p=6954
In today's day and age you can combine damn near everything "some practical, some not". This is pretty good device for the outdoor enthusiasts. The SolLight water bottle features an LED light that will light up the entire bottle. Even better, it is solar powered. One full charge of the LED will provide upwards of eight to 10 hours of illumination.
http://www.sollight.com/products/lightcap.cfm
The USB Rock Star looks enough like Elvis to appeal to fans and enough not like Elvis to skirt licensing requirements, but he will rock your cubicle like a hurricane. If you truly want to get back at your coworkers, plug the USB Rock Star into your systems USB port and crank up the Britney Spears.
The little Elvis like man will gyrate and dance in time to your music and generally annoy everyone in proximity to you. Compatible with Windows XP and uses Windows Media player. The device also has LED lights that flash in time to the tunes as well. The little gadget is completely USB powered, no power adapter is required.
http://www.everythingusb.com/usb_rock_star.html
Their concept is quite simple: reduce the repetitive and arduous task of moving your hand from keyboard to mouse and back again a few thousand times a day. They accomplish that by splitting the keyboard and making the right half into a full fledged mouse. Your merely switch up your grip and the mouse function automatically springs into action. You might look a bit dorky in the act, and it surely won't work for everybody, but it seems to us that a spreadsheet pusher could quickly get used to the setup and learn to rock it. The creators of the Combimouse have recently completed their final prototype and are on the lookout for a manufacturer.
http://www.combimouse.com/index.htm
Scrolling License Plate Flash Frames are an incredible new accessory for any car! Featuring a lighted, scrolling message display built into a license plate frame. Flash Frames allow you to express yourself while on the road or stuck in traffic.
Simply create and enter up to 5 messages (up to 120 characters in length each) using the included wireless remote control. Then select from 3 different scroll speeds.
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1607
Ever want to spend $5,000 to be able to use an ancient technology to create an effect that hasn’t been cool for 10 years? This will do it. The Horseman 3D is a non-digital camera that will create 3D images. No, this isn’t a new age 3D, it is the same damn 3D that has the red and blue overlapping images and requires cheap glasses. At least the lenses are kind of neat.
http://www.komamura.co.jp/3d/index.html
From the company Dream Cheeky, the cheeky buggers behind the USB Dog, comes another odd USB peripheral called the USB aromatherapy heater. Now your little slice of cubicle heaven can smell like something other than Liquid Paper and stale corn chips. No batteries are required, the Aromatherapy Heater is completely USB powered.
http://www.everythingusb.com/usb_aromatherapy_heater.html
Okay, they aren’t hooker boots, I know. They are hooker platforms! This is the work of Norene Leddy and addresses the issues of safety for sex workers. The shoes have an audible alarm system, LCD screen, internet connection and a GPS receiver. This work can be seen from today until May 13 at a show in New York City. Stay safe, prostitutes.
http://www.eyebeam.org/engage/engage.php?page=unique&id=95
So, what exactly do you do with Kota Nezu's Jellyfish Sonic, an audio system suspended on bug-like legs that resembles something out of a bad late-era sci-fi flick (we're not naming which), which happens to have a water reservoir and light projector in its belly? Well, apparently you plug your music source in and watch the crazy light patterns ripple on the floor beneath, hypnotized as it springs to life and disembowels you.
http://www.yankodesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=1013
Is there anything more luxurious in your bath than a towel warmer? How about a towel warmer that's also a television? Granted, these two features have nothing to do with one another - but who cares? The Myson Aquavision Mirrored TV Towel Warmers even has (as the name suggests) a mirror - which means it can provide you with entertainment enough for a a long soak in tub, a mirror to see how wrinkled you've gotten once you've finished, and then a nice, warm towel to wrap around your pink and puckered self.
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2006/04/aquavision_towe.html
From PQI Taiwan comes the world's slimmest flash drive, this baby is just 3mm thick and is no bigger than an actual credit card. You might think a Flash drive of this size will have a capcity of 512MB or 1GB max, but no the U510 holds a whooping 16GB of data. It connects to the host via USB 2.0 and is compatible with Mac and Windows. It has a built in retractable cord to maintain the slim design
http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/26/pqis-u510-squeezes-16gb-into-a-3mm-thick...
Use this, all-in-one tool to scoop and spread peanut butter and jelly, mustard and mayonnaise, or other delectable duos. Silicone surface allows non-stick spreading and easy cleanup. Dishwasher safe
http://www.thehomemarketplace.com/product_detail.aspx?item_no=1059890
Students at the Delft University of Technology created the world's largest 3D display. It measures 2 x 4 x 8 meters and consists of 8000 red LEDs with pingpong balls to diffuse the light. Applications include 3D snake, 3D pong, sms-display features and various animations
http://lustrum.etv.tudelft.nl/matrixx/index.html
We'll sit on a good sofa over a great armchair any day, but we’d definitely make an exception for the Bibliochaise, literally an armchair library for those who like to be "immersed in deep reading". It can shelve five linear meters worth of books, so the question is would you put the books you love into it, or the books that look best?
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/bibliochaise-168377.php
The Amadana Cooking Timer is available in white or black, and shows you little pieces falling down that kinda remind us of Tetris, but not exactly. This is more like an hourglass than Tetris, and when the variously-shaped blocks fill up the display, your time is up. If that doesn’t float your boat, the timer can show you a traditional numeric countdown display, too.
http://en.amadana.com/product/mt123/mt123.html
The Flashbag is a USB flash drive that will inflate as it fills up with data. Now you may be asking why a gadget like this would be useful. Well, it really isn’t, but it is definitely cool and an innovative USB flash drive design, which is pretty rare nowadays. The Flashbag is only a concept right now but the designer, Dima Komissarov, has a patent pending on this device, so hopefully a company will pick it up soon. When swithched off the flashbag remains pumped up, so you can estimate with the naked eye how much more pics, books and music albums can be transferred into it.
http://www.plusminus.ru/flashbag.html
Inspired by classic platform-esque games such as Super Mario Bros. and Pitall, Victor Szilagyi and Tristam Sparks have designed and built xBlocks. It uses traditional game controllers and two players will control characters and navigate them throughout the 3D maze. Szilagyi and Sparks designed this for the Mattel Design Challenge 2005 for the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea in Milano. This project can be seen at Salone del Mobile 2006 at Fabbrica del Vapore in Milano.
http://milano.interaction-ivrea.it/?p=49
WORLD CUP is coming! It is good to do something for the occasion! Get a USB Football Fan! Enjoy watching World Cup together with USB Football Fan. You can experience the coolness penetrating your heart....
http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00061
We love the elegance of Jeremy Walton’s paraffin candle with its 40 hours of burning time and built-in matchbox so much that we hesitate to tell you about the stereotypical Maxim/FHM-reading guy we used to go out with whom this would be a perfect gift for, if only it also had a drawer for condoms and lube, played Marvin Gaye when you lit the wick.
http://www.walton.dk/products/hyggelys.html
What is the Pop and Wrap, you ask? Well, it’s a CableYoYo with a suction cup. Good idea? Sure. Kind of obvious? Absolutely. Well, at least someone will make some cash off of this idea, and the CableYoYo folks are a kind and gentle sort, so good on ‘em.
http://www.cableyoyo.com/
XCute S50, an eye-catching candybar that somehow squeezes a 6-megapixel camera into its improbably thin 9mm profile. It’s a tri-band phone with onboard flash memory, a 16.7 million color screen, and the ability to play back AVI, ASF and MOV files. It has onboard flash memory and T-flash expandability, too. No price or availability information was forthcoming.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/xcute-s50-impossibly-thin-handset-wit...
The new iBikeMount quickly and securely mounts the iPod nano to handlebars of bicycles, exercise machines, strollers and more to make underway listening simple and enjoyable. The new mount eliminates the inconvenience of digging the iPod out of a pocket, removing it from an armband, or bringing a dangling lanyard up to the face in order to make selection or setting changes. iBikeMount keeps the nano safely in plain sight and within easy reach.
http://www.ibikemount.com/
Is it a bed? Is it a chaise lounge? The answer is yes with Sapapa Extreme, a couch/bed that's marketed as smart furniture and comes with an odd-looking tripod-mounted multimedia unit alongside it. It's available in a variety of colors and cushions you with a combination of physical springs and what the company calls a "ViscoJel layer."
http://www.sapapa.com/
Kom weer een beetje terug in de arcade tijd met: bubbles
http://www.tokenarcade.com/play-22.html
The new iGoatse is the definitive skin for your iPod. There are no words to describe it. And you know why.
http://www.extraneo.it/goatse/goatse_ipod_skin.html
Gadgets, babes, fun en allerlei andere gear kan je vinden in onze Pocketinfo CeBIT 2006 Video Special. Bijna 30 minuten vol met de nieuwste technologie, gave gadgets en nog veel meer.
http://media.tnsdc.nl/?8C74FA03-6F28-4171-8052-C70E4C6BE58E
The Connection Glass was born out of two things product designer Priscilla Bernikowicz realized about bars: 1) that they’re terrible places to meet people, because the noise prevents you from hearing what anyone is saying, and 2) that people clutch their glasses like security blankets. So the Connection Glass is kind of like Dodgeball except not on your cellphone, in that it tells you who is in your vicinity and lets you look at their profiles and send messages. You can exchange details with someone you find interesting by clinking your glasses together.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/connection-glass-161883.php
The screen slides out horizontally to unveil multimedia function keys and the entire face unit will slide vertically in the traditional manner to unveil the number pad. This phone also includes a 1.3-megapixel camera and an MP3 player. This is an exclusive phone through SK Telecom Korea.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/sk-telecom-lgsd910-duo-slider-162215....
Kingmax decided to try with an unusual approach, a wearable USB stick. The company took thickest plastic case you could manufacture, placed a thin PCB on it, and put memory controller and a flash chip in mere 1mm. The drive itself is available in various capacities, ranging from 256MB to 1GB.
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30384
This stylish looking mat is really just the phrase 'welcome' encoded in binary. So, in a way, it's a dual purpose device. Your UPS delivery guy is going to think it's just a cool, funky, retro pattern. And he'll be right. But your uncle from NASA will see that pattern as a collection of seven other patterns at which point he'll quickly decode the message, chuckle, and slap the knocker on your door.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/69e3/
Here’s the first keyboard to integrate a universal iPod dock, and the Razer Pro|Solutions Pro|Type Multimedia Keyboard also has a dedicated button to launch iTunes. It’s loaded with ten macro command hot keys which give you dedicated transport controls for your iPod and let you do things such as undo, zoom in and out, and of course, turn the Mac on and off. Plus, all the standard keys are fully programmable. Sync and charge your iPod using USB 2.0 without having to deal with a rat’s nest of wires. Nice. No release date was set yet, but it’ll be $99.
http://www.xyzcomputing.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=588
Quick hide your porn!” 72 degrees* is a bedroom shelf for teenagers - designed to provide a place to store and hide pornographic magazines. The shelf has a secret compartment that can only be opened with the ring. 72 degrees is a monthly prize awarded by a leading pornographic magazine. It arrives at the family's home in an inconspicuous package - addressed to the lucky winner! * 72 degrees is the average angle of a healthy erection. The hidden compartment opens to this angle. Materials English white oak veneer on MDF Sterling silver ring and lock
http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=8&item_pk=5560&p=2
This clever, interactive cat toy will captivate your kitty for hours. Just open the lid to Bada-Beam—its a laser beam automatically comes on, moves in circles, pauses, then circles again, grabbing your cat’s attention.
http://www.solutionscatalog.com/jump.jsp?itemID=9665&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&...
The iUpload converts and transfers music from a regular CD to your iPod in MP3 format. You’ll surely appreciate this innovation. After all, don’t you find it weird that you have to have a bulky device like a desktop or a laptop just to transfer a very small file into an equally tiny device?
This device from Zettabyte will also save you from using all your ten fingers when changing or revising your playlist as everything is automatic. Song-tagging is not a manual exercise anymore as it is already directly done through an Internet link.
http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/356/C6937/
The Guinness Widget is a neat feat of engineering and it does pour a halfway decent pint from a can, compared to what you’d get from a keg at a pub, but if you live in the UK you have another option as of this month. The Guinness Surger is a electrical device with a small metal plate on it; you pour a little water onto the plate, put a pint of the special Guinness Draught Surger Beer in place and then turn the power on, sending ultrasonic pulses up through the beer to create the creamy head we all know and love. If that sounds incredible, you really need to watch the video and see it in action, it really is amazing to see in action.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/guinness-surger-160488.php
Light Sleeper is an illuminating, personalized alarm integrated into bedding that gently wakes in the most natural way. Ever since the beginning of time light has controlled our body clock telling us when to sleep and when to wake. As lifestyles are rapidly changing with increased travel and demands on our time, people's natural body clocks are out of sync. This pillow and duvet simulates a natural dawn that eases you into your day. LightSleeper Bedding uses electroluminescent technology allowing traditional textile surfaces to become a reactive light source. The bedding aims to treat sufferers of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) where insufficient levels of daylight cause medical conditions caused by a hormonal imbalance ranging from depression to loss of energy, pre-menstrual syndrome, weight gain and migraines
http://www.yankodesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=831
Destined to appear with T-Mobile Germany this May as the MDA Vario II, this UMTS / HSDPA flauntin' Pocket PC still sports the specs we heard before: 300MHz Samsung processor, 128MB flash and 64MB memory, 2.8-inch display, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, MicroSD, 2.1 megapixel camera, and a secondary videoconferencing camera
http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/09/hands-on-with-the-htc-hermes-t-mobile-md...
The Lover's Cups connect a couple through drinking behaviors while they are working. A pair of Lover's Cups is owned by a couple working in different offices. Each of them had brought his/her Lover's Cup to work. Due to the magical connectivity of this pair of cups, the wife sees her cup is glowing which represents her husband's cup is in used for drinking. She picks up the Lover's Cup and takes a sip. At the same time, the other Lover's Cup held in her husband's hand starts glowing for the celebration of drinking together.
http://web.media.mit.edu/~jackylee/cups.htm
Ron Patrick wanted a VW Beetle with a jet engine (hey, who doesn't?). But he also wanted to be able to drive it on the open road, rather than just on a closed airport runway surrounded by fire engines and EMT crews. His solution? A dual-engine vehicle, with a normal VW motor for day-to-day transportation, and a GE T58-8F helicopter turboshaft engine converted to run as a jet, to get through rush-hour traffic
http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/06/jet-powered-vw-bug-takes-to-the-street/
So we managed to get our hands on a Samsung Q1 / Origami device set to roll tomorrow here at CeBIT. Don't ask how, but it'll be awhile before we recover from the brutal caning we just received. From the five minutes we spent with it we can tell you, well, it’s an XP Tablet PC with a 7-inch display. Sorry, that’s about it, nothing earth-shattering here folks. In fact, for all the hype, it’s hard to find anything revolutionary or even evolutionary in the hardware specs or loaded software (perhaps that will come when the price is announced). Sure, Samsung did call it a prototype unit, but as the final prototype prior to manufacture we're told not much will change besides a "brighter TFT LCD."
http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/08/hands-on-with-the-samsung-q1-origami/
TEN Technology today announced its naviPlay(TM) Bluetooth(R) Stereo Headset, capable of streaming high-fidelity stereo music from Bluetooth stereo enabled MP3 players or mobile phones , is now available from the Apple Online Store and select retailers packaged to include the latest version of the ground-breaking naviPlay Bluetooth Adapter for iPod (TM). In addition to streaming music, the naviPlay Headset allows users to make and receive calls with most Bluetooth enabled mobile phones , creating the ultimate hands-free wireless music experience.
http://www.dmnnewswire.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=37834
Move along the city, with photos. Pretty cool
http://preview.local.live.com/
Mus2 cordless optical two-button mouse controls the cursor on the screen and looks like one. Despite the fact that some people find its form unusual, Mus2 fits
neatly in hand like a normal mouse and doesn't cause any discomfort
http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/mus2/
A full 2' long, this unique robotic shark has a full-range of motion to replicate the smooth, sleek swimming of one of nature's most efficient predators. It is able to gracefully maneuver up, down, left, right, and even backwards through water, in depths up to 9'. The shark can swim up to 40' from its handheld remote unit which is also submersible, allowing you to swim with your shark. The unit has a 15-minute run time per charge
http://www.hammacher.com/publish/72824.asp
How many times have you heard that on the course? The answer is here.
The sureshotgps is a compact, hand-held, easy to use GPS (Global Positioning System) device specific to golf. With the option of attaching to your belt, golf cart or buggy, the sureshotgps means never having to look for a distance again. Wherever in the world you play golf, the sureshotgps will allow you to obtain distances from tee to green. Experience the difference with better club selection, speedier play and statistical information per round.
http://www.sureshotgps.com/home.php
You’ve seen the "Top 10 Strangest MP3 Players", now our editors bring you the "Top 10 Strangest iPod Accessories".
http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/top-10-strangest-ipod-access...
Limited edition - the commuter tie features a pocket on the reverse to hold your iPod Nano or MP3 player and an extra fabric loop to keep headphone wires out of sight and close to your body
http://www.thomaspink.co.uk/us/product-details/?70104057R2X
MP3 Players come in all shapes and sizes, that’s why our editors decided to compile a list of the Top 10 Strangest MP3 Players for your enjoyment. Geef mij ook zo'n mp3 toilet.
http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/top-10-strangest-mp3-players
See the variety of completed custom projects in the photos below. Note our capability to build waterfalls with plasma screen back drops. This is an excellent way to call attention to your display and present an energized verbal and visual message by simply connecting a DVD player or other video source. It is a great application for lobby or wait area to extend your advertising or training message. Plasma screens are available in 42" to 60" models and are size specified by the customer up to the dimensional limit of the fountain.
http://www.astuteadvance.com/fountain-custom.html
a very practical kit for iPOD Video so that you can fully enjoy videos anywhere and anytime you want. The Pod Privacy is a privacy filter that you put on your screen so your neighbours in the train cannot see what is displayed on your screen, you really need to be straight in front of it to watch the video. For all the XXX lovers on a trip in China, this is really a must-have. But that's not all, you also get a cable in this pack that allow you to connect your iPOD through an RGB connector to the TV.
http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-11205-PodCowBoy+Outdor+%26+Indoor%2C+T...
Lemmings met The Sandman
http://www.fingertime.com/sandman.php
Zicplay Tuneview, the first remote control to display iPod’s digital menu on an LCD screen. What this means is that you'll be able to control your iPod and see the full menu from afar. Stick it on its dock, hook it up to your stereo, and you can control the music player from the comfort of your sofa. It's being launched at the CeBit show in Hanover, Germany this March. It'll be available exclusively from KeySpan
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2006/02/zicplay_ipod_re.html
Pong clock: While this game of pong randomly plays, the so called players score the time. The left player scores the hours, and the right player scores the minutes, creating an unusual timepiece, ideal for those friday afternoon moments...
http://www.burovormkrijgers.nl/index1.html
Humans have been consuming coffee for 1200 years, the first coffee shops opened 500 years ago and coffee is the world’s second largest traded commodity, behind only oil. More than 1.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day with the US market for coffee machines at 20 million a year and growing. You’d think we would have already perfected the best way to produce a cup of coffee from coffee beans, but several years of research by Stanford University mechanical engineering lecturer Alan Adler (the inventor of the Aerobie flying disk which holds the world throwing record of more than a quarter mile) appear to have found a better coffee machine. Independent reviews suggest the new Aerobie AeroPress delivers the smoothest, richest, purest and fastest cup of coffee (under 30 seconds) you’re likely to find and the bonus is that the AeroPress costs just US$30
http://www.gizmag.co.uk/go/5051/
Oh la-di-da, good days are here. Look, there’s a special on the iJoy ZipConnect Massage Chair with built-in speakers and subwoofer. Only $700 and it comes with a free ZipConnect module (with retractable 18-inch cable and mini stereo plug) for playing any iPod, MP3, portable CD or satellite radio. So, along with listening to music through the speakers in the headrest and powered subwoofer in the base, you also get a massage from the Human Touch Technology Robotic Massage, with Rolling, deep Kneading, tapping Percussion and therapeutic Compression.
http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/productview/sku__HW562BRN/hppos__...
Becker Jet Vans: offering maximum interior spacious, luxury, comfort and utility. You'll love our advanced lighting systems which provide you beautiful interior ambiance and illumination of wonderful clarity. Our aviation style hide-away tables offer convenience for work and snacks. Custom seating is designed to provide the first-class comfort you've come to expect in creme de la creme transportation. Simple to use electronics packages provide sophisticated mobile office amenities, including high speed wireless Internet access, communications, and stupendous entertainment capabilities. And your safety and protection are assured by our advanced security features, including the addition of laboratory certified armoring, as required. Discrete on the outside, and your world on the inside---the BeckerJetVan is on the leading edge of future transportation design.
http://www.beckerautodesign.com/jetvan/
Forget about gas or nasty lumps of dirty charcoal, just forage for some tasty hardwood, chuck it in and let technology do the rest. Nice bit of maple cooked chicken…mmmm….!
http://www.redferret.net/?p=6369
And just when 12 megapixel cameras were starting to become all the news: Hasselblad's new H2D-39 D-SLR is the first true 39 megapixel digital camera in the world. It is based on Hasselblad's existing H2 digital camera and is compatible with the company's H System lenses and V camera lenses.
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=270
Many have tried to create power strip that performs allows you to use more than the inevitable two of the plugs at once, and many have failed. One notable exception is the PowerSquid, but this Swivel Socket concept seems like it might give that thing a run for its money. Each socket rotates 180 degrees, and each has a swiveling label so you can remember what you plugged into what.
http://engadget.com/2006/01/12/the-swivel-socket-power-strip/
The quest for ever smaller GPS-enabled equipment, such as mobile phones, PDAs and even watches has just taken a giant step forward with the development of the world’s smallest GPS radio frequency receiver module by a New Zealand company. Auckland electronics company Rakon has just developed a module, as tiny as a baby’s fingernail, and is already fielding calls from GPS manufacturers keen to imbed the product in their own new developments.
http://www.rakon.com/whatsnew/display?article_id=-80&template=news
Toshiba was showing off that concept laptop, the one with a detachable display that communicates with its body by way of WiFi. It's also DLNA compliant so you can cruise around while watching video or interacting with your machine (so long as you don't get out of signal range).
http://engadget.com/2006/01/07/toshibas-wifi-screen-tablet-pc-laptop/
Trying to grab some goodness from companies like TomTom and Garmin, they’re showing what they call the Nav-U portable navigation system. It’s small and with the easy-to-use bracket, it won’t take me hours to figure out how to position it in my car. Kudos Sony. It’s also got a 3.5-inch touchscreen—another nice addition—and a two-way speaker system that makes sure your voice prompts don’t get lost on the way. The guts of the thing include a 12-channel GPS receiver with proprietary RF technology and a built in antenna that let you use the receiver the minute you pull it out of the box, as well as 1GB of flash memory preloaded with maps of the continental U.S. (and 1.6 million "points of interest", like the giant ball of string in Wisconsin you’ve been dying to see).
http://us.gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/sony-portable-gps-146652.php
Every year at CES, Sharp comes out with a larger Aquos LCD TV than the year before. With its current 65-inch giant, it looks like they actually have a price on the set: $20,999.99. Specs are also impressive with a 1080p image, 176-degree viewing angles, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and pixel response time of less than 6 ms for excellent viewing of quick motion scenes.
http://us.gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/sharp-claims-largest-lcd-t...
Philips announced today that it will unveil its prototype of ‘Entertaible’ – a tabletop gaming platform that marries traditional multi-player board and computer games in a uniquely simple and intuitive way, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 5th, 2006. Currently a working concept, Entertaible comprises a 30-inch horizontal LCD, sophisticated touch screen-based multi-object position detection, and all supporting control electronics.
http://www.physorg.com/news9575.html
iPOD-styled MP3 player. The mimi 721 (yes, that's what it's called) has 128MB of memory, it supports MP3 and costs about 20 EUR.
http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-10907-MP3+player+iPOD-style.html
The Cornice Dragon series micro hard drives, available in 8- and 10-gigabytes and will allow OEMs to offer thinner and higher-capacity consumer electronics (CE) devices while featuring industry-leading robustness, durability, and low power requirements for everyday consumer use. Audio/video players, mobile phones and personal storage devices will all be enhanced by the Dragon series micro hard drive (10.5 gram)
http://www.corniceco.com/products/dragon-series.html
iRiver's "PSP killer" will sport an 800 x 480 pixel 260k color display, pack in 4 or 8GB of storage, and run Windows CE 5.0. Looks like it'll be on display at CES
http://engadget.com/2006/01/03/more-deets-on-irivers-wibroin-game-console/
Introducing the nüvi: A versatile travel assistant that’s approximately the size of a deck of playing cards. The nüvi is a portable GPS navigator, traveler’s reference, and digital entertainment system, all in one. Combined with detailed maps, the nüvi provides automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, and finger-touchscreen control—making it easy to find your way anywhere. The nüvi also offers a travel kit of useful travel tools to help keep any journey fun: MP3 player, audio book player from Audible.com, JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, and calculator. In addition, optional software packages such as the Language Guide and Travel Guide (sold separately on SD Data cards) can be added for language and content support.
http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi/
Remember when everyone wanted their watch to be the central hub for information? No? That’s too bad because Telson is showing off its TWC 1150 camera/watch/phone device. Yes, it’s a wristwatch that also houses a camera phone built-in. Just think of the possibilities! What time is it? Wham—look at your wrist. I need to make a call. Wham—look at your wrist. Oh, I need to take a picture. Wham—look at your wrist. It’s almost as functional as Batman’s utility belt!
http://us.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/it-slices-it-dices-145208.php
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