Tessina Subminiature camera
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Category: 'news'
Sciphone N12 Android Phone
June 22nd, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Sciphone N12, an Android powered smartphone is ready to hit the market this month.The Sciphone N12 support both quadband GSM and WCDMA (3G) networks. Sport a 3.2 inch topuchscreen, N12 boast CMMB TV support while for connectivity, beside its 3G support, a Wifi module is packed too.
Nevada Lightning Laboratory Experiments
June 21st, 2009 link to (permalink)
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The Nevada Lightning Laboratory were recently trying many experiments, such as what would happen if you flew a small radio controlled helicopter between two Tesla coils, could a small vehicle big enough for one person be powered using a Tesla coil. Watch the videos below for the cool answers.
Vintage Tech archives in Bay Area seek moving volunteers today.
June 21st, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Phil Lapsley, vintage computing history buff, writes: VintageTech, the organizers of the Vintage Computer Festival, are moving their warehouse of historical computers, equipment, software, and documentation from Livermore, CA to Stockton, CA.
Novatel Wireless MiFi 2352 HSPA review
June 21st, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Novatel Wireless’ MiFi intelligent personal hotspot was one of our top 5 gadgets from ShowStoppers back in April, and had floored us a few months earlier in Barcelona.
Feel freedom with the Montague Paratrooper tactical folding mountain bike
June 21st, 2009 link to (permalink)
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If you feel like adrenaline rush cycling, this model of super bicycle appears to have been designed exactly for you. Called the Montague Paratrooper Tactical Bike, this mountain bike is a unique bike with its unsurpassable feature to withstand 1000 foot parachute jump.
Far-reaching Cykle Dual System Bike concept
June 20th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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This whimsically looking bicycle christened Cykle is a project constructed on the Bike Share system to become a well recognizable in Europe. The Cykle offers an operation based on a combination of both electric power and your muscle power.
FH001 Transparent Eco Friendly Speakers
June 20th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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The FH001 is a new design from Ferguson Hill that produces 3 to 50 watts. It was made of clear acrylic and have a ultra high efficiency design. The spherical subwoofer retails a hefty $26,000.
Hands-On With the Smart, Retro Olympus E-P1
June 20th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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This first look at the Olympus E-P1, aka the ‘Digital Pen,’ is by Wired UK editor Holden Frith. The Olympus E-P1 is a handsome camera, and it takes handsome pictures.
CATS.i: The tracking device that’s the size of a cellphone battery
June 19th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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This is the CATS.i. It’s a tracking device that its creator says is so small it’s “almost undetectable when being worn.” I could see paranoid parents putting it in their kid’s pocket to make sure he doesn’t wander off.
SBG Labs shows off prototypes of full-color heads-up wearable displays
June 19th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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You know we love reporting on technologies that still seem futuristic, but are either here today or very close. Sunnyvale CA company, SBG Labs, has a working prototype of a wrap-around heads-up display that provides for a clear, full-color display via a lightweight pair of eyeglasses.
IPhone Camera Remote Gets Improved UI, Nikon Support
June 19th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Are you a Nikon shooter? And an iPhone owner? Are you jealous that those pesky Canon fanboys get to remote control their DSLRs directly from the phone itself? Are ya? Then calm down. We have good news.
Minifit XL: moveable Laptop Fan
June 19th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Most under-notebook cooling panels have a fixed-position fan. You may move this one around, to better hit the hot spots on your particular model.'
The iPhone 3G S splayed out on the operating table
June 19th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Happy iPhone 3G S Day! We’ve got the tear down of the latest iPhone here so you don’t have to spend all day sitting and staring at your new phone, wondering how it ticks. Oh, and there is a small, and geeky, surprise hidden within the iPhone 3G S that might reveal upcoming features.
AT&T tethering to cost $55?
June 19th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Gruber found some information that the AT&T tethering plan would cost $55 a month and suggests - but cannot confirm - that this will be in addition to the unlimited data plan already in place, potentially hitting the $85 per month for data.
Samsung AMOLED RFID e-passport video demo
June 19th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Samsung have been demonstrating their latest AMOLED concept, an e-passport that embeds a 2-inch QVGA resolution flexible display into an identity card.
Node power outlet: how come nobody thought of this before?
June 18th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Probably because there are a few design issues with it. Although the Node outlet is very stylish-looking and certainly an elegant solution to the too-many-plugs problem, a moment’s reflection brings up a few serious issues.
3D Conferencing System
June 18th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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If your Wii boxing buddy or Star Wars light saber duel partner moved to a different town, technology can help bring you together for just one more game.
Bluedot BSP-S20K 19mm thin flat speaker
June 18th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Bluedot presenting its BSP-S20K, a 19mm thin flat speaker. Come in a 125×155x19mm dimension, Bluedot BSP-S20K offer a 2Wx2ch output. This battery powered speakerhas 5 hours operating time before the battery runs out.
Verizon Launches USB1000 Global Modem
June 18th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Verizon Wireless today launched their first truly global USB modem, the USB1000. Designed by Novatel Wireless, the USB1000 combines - get this - CDMA EVDO Rev A on 850/1900 MHz, HSDPA/HSUPA on 850/1900/2100 MHz, and GSM/EDGE on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
You can buy gold from a vending machine in Germany
June 18th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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You’d usually find the best vending machines in Japan… until now! There are plans to introduce vending machines in Germany that sell gold. That’s right: 100 percent pure gold. There’s already a prototype machine at the Frankfurt airport.
i-Aroma: Japan wants to add fragrances to the web experience
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Releasing odors in movie theaters to enhance the viewing experience is an idea that’s been around for decades now.
iPhone OS 3.0 walkthrough
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Filed under: Software, iPhone, iPod touch It's official: The iPhone 3.0 firmware is now available. As you wait for your copy to download and install, you'll need something to read -- and we've got a complete walkthrough of the new software.
Panasonic’s iPod merge: In-flight entertainment for Very Important People
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Now, the smart thing to do when faced with the prospect of a long aeroplane flight is to load up on Benadryl (or Ambien, if you have money and a cooperative doctor) right before boarding. That way you sleep for the duration of the flight—no having to worry about crying babies for you!
Phosphor E-Ink Watch
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Phosphor E-Ink Watch Phosphor have created a nice looking watch that doesn’t use the traditional LED or LCD screen that we find in most digital watches. Instead they have used E-Ink to display the time on the face of the watch.
Cute Old-Style Radio Looks Like Crushed Cigarette Butt
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Radio Valerie is an almost impossibly cute little radio, a squat curved cylinder with a speaker squashed into the end which is tuned by an inventive combination of aerial and dial.
The Evolution of Cellphones, Russian-Doll Style
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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From Motorola Dynatac to Apple iPhone, Karl Bean’s amazing matrioshka models detail the history of cellphone design from 1983 to what looks like 2007 (that’s a first-generation iPhone if we’re not mistaken).
Garmin announces new Foretrex wrist GPS units
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Garmin announced a new wrist wearable GPS today, which I think looks remarkably like military tech seeping into the civilian sector. Considering that GPS technology itself was originally military, this doesn’t come as a great shock.
Ultrasn0w iPhone 3.0 OS Jailbreak
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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The iPhone Dev Team has released more details about the latest jailbreak for the new iPhone 3.0 OS, the new jailbreak will now be called ulstrasn0w.
Analog to Digital Converters – Round Up
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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Here we have a furious round up of some of the many analog to digital converters we’ve featured over the years to persuade you to digitize your precious analog collections of audio cassettes, vinyl records, photographs, slides/negatives and VHS tapes. Let’s go!
Stealth Computers WPC-500F Waterproof Mini Desktop
June 17th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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The WPC-500F waterproof desktop from Stealth Computers is waterproof and completely fanless, so I can be sure this computer is silent. The mini-desktop comes equipped with special cables for power, networking and peripherals which are also completely waterproof.
Samsung SyncMaster 50 Series Elegant LCD Monitor
June 8th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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After release SyncMaster 43 Series, now Samsung announce the new Elegant SyncMaster 50 Series. It’s P2050G (20-inch) and P2350G (23-inch) which has Samsung ToC Crystal Rose black bezel. The dynamic contrast ratio is 50,000:1 with 2ms response time with Full HD resolution.
High-altitude floating wind harvesters may replace your local windmills
June 8th, 2009 link to (permalink)
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There have been some rumblings, so to speak, of the so-called low-frequency noises that windmills are said to produce. I’m don’t buy into them, but a bunch of spinning machines in your backyard isn’t desirable whether they cause nightmares or not.
