In a perfect world, all gadgets would look and be as affordable as Peek, a to the point email tool. The sleek wireless device offering email on the go runs on T-mobile's network for $19.95 monthly. Peek doesn't require any contracts or service agreements and there are no limits, or caps.
Jabra have announced two new wireless headset systems. The Jabra GO 6400 and PRO 9400 and come complete with a base station with an integrated 2.4-inch capacitive touchscreen display.
MyDeskFriend can keep you informed about your favorite topics, read the weather forecast for any city, and connect with many other services. The deskfriend can also alert you when you receive emails, or before your next important appointment
The Vent-Miser is an easy to install, battery operated vent with timer that can be set to shut unoccupied rooms down and force the air into other parts of the home where the warm or cool air is need.
Power your life with Innergie's mCube90, the world's smallest universal adapter that's created to revolutionize your mobile life. Its sleek design and unique features will surely make you the smartest looking fellow in the meeting room.
Sonim Technologies recently announced the latest addition to their family of rugged phones: the Sonim XP3 Enduro, the world's only rugged fully submersible GSM mobile phone.
Estée Lauder and Lancôme are set to launch battery-operated mascara tubes this summer. Estée Lauder is releasing TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara this summer which vibrates 125 micropulses per second to fill your lashes - Saks Fifth Avenue stores. July 17 for $30 each.
The Personal UV Monitor will monitor the current UV index and temperature, and calculates your recommended exposure time based on UV, SPF and your personal skin type.
Sensear SP1, protects your hearing by blocking out damaging noise while allowing speech through. Sensear SP1 consists of noise-blocking earpieces with embedded microphones for picking up outside sound.
Teclast T50 is a new music player with a multi-touch interface. The T50 shares a similar software interface to Apple's iPod touch, including recognizing multi-finger input and swipes with two fingers to zoom through images reports New Launches.
Flip is set to launch a new model dubbed the Minos. The new model was was recently spotted in a B&H catalog with a due date of June 4, Engadget reports.
blueLounge's Sanctuary is a gadget organizer. Owners place their handhelds into this black or white container for carriage / storage, and it includes a built-in panel of labeled plugs to connect to power at once. The unit comes with a dozen connectors for the most popular items around. Price $129.95.
Siemens has unveiled OpenScape Unified Communications Server, which it integrates high-definition video, desktop video, voice and messaging into existing VoIP or PBX based systems.
Heineken Beertender will launch tomorrow, March 1 in the US. The BeerTender will be available from Williams-Sonoma for approximately $400. It will become more widely available April 1 with an expected estimated street price of $299. BeerTender is manufactured by Krups and is a personal draft beer system for home use.
Michael Young's Sabar is a chic personal massager for her . Its controls are simple and responsive - you wouldn't want something complicated when playing with this one - gentle or strong, just as you desire - simply by lightly touching the button at the bottom.
Art. Lebedev Studio has launched the TaskWatch whiteboard . TaskWatch whiteboard doubles as a notice board and a timepiece .
The panel is mounted on the wall, standard office markers of different colors are used for writing messages beside the relevant hour or time span. The entire area of the panel can be utilized for writing or drawing. TaskWatch is a helpful tool for organizing one's time or sharing information with co-workers.
MediaGate, has announced the MG-450HD entertainment server allowing consumers wirelessly stream high-definition video, music, and photos directly to an HDTV or stereo system from the PC.
Holocube is a full integrated 3D projection platform. Measuring about 20-inches square, the Holocube features a 40GB hard drive for storing up to 18 hours of compressed video, which can be displayed at1080i resolution within the cube.
Nurian X20 is a new multimedia electronic dictionary from Hannuri Biz launched in the Korea market. Features include 11 languages(Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Spain, Italian, Thailand, Portuguese and Russian) , offers authentic native-speaker voice on search results from the contents, enhanced sensitivity for pen-based writing recognition, 4.1-inch touch color screen and a pantograph-type keyboard.
Other features include video playback, mp3 player, image/text viewer, voice recorder and e-book functionality. Suggested price is 318,000(KRW).
The Belinea has a 7-inch, WVGA 800 x 480 touchscreen, VIA C7-M processor and VIA VX700 chipset, 80GB hard-drive and 1GB of RAM, WiFi b/g, an external DVD-RW and, a VoIP handset that docks into a slot beside the screen.
Running Windows XP, it weighs a mere 1kg - $1,190.
PlanOn's "Printstik," is a mobile Bluetooth printer that measures just 25.4 x 48 x 273mm, and weighs just 680g--battery and paper included. The super skinny printer gives 3 pages per minute.
Here is a new Walkie-Talkie watchavailable in a matte black color . The new watch comes with multiple channel support, a backlit digital LCD screen, a range over 1km, and a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
TASER International, Inc. has launched the new leopard print TASER(r) C2 personal protection device.
TASER International also launched the TASER MPH (Music Player Holster) which is a combination MP3 player and TASER C2 holster. The 1GB TASER MPH allows for both personal protection and personal music for people on the go.
Roland has announced the CD-2e , their next-generation CD-2e personal SD/CD recorder. Priced at $600, the CD-2e has a built-in mic ), you can adjust pitch, key, and tempo as you record, has a metronome for improving timing and rhythm and stereo speakers, and records directly to CD or SD - an 8 GB SDHC card can hold more than 12 hours of recording.
Viable has launched VPAD, a new WiFi-enabled Portable Videophone aimed at deaf using video relay service. video relay service allows the deaf (and hard of hearing) to keep in touch with video
This credit card size digital voice recorder measures in at just 6.5 millimeters in thickness and features 1GB of built-in storage, a flip-out USB connector, and flush-mounted controls. It can also be used as a MP3 player and USB flash drive. It records in high quality WAV file format and files can be easily copied or deleted just as with a standard USB storage device. Convenient and highly portable design mean you can take it with you just about anywhere with minimum hassle.
Olympus, has announced LS-10 a new Linear PCM Audio Recording Device, touted as the ultimate portable professional recording tool for musicians and everyone who values high-quality recording. Straight out of the box, the intuitive and easy-to-use LS-10 delivers the high fidelity of a portable professional recording studio in an extremely light, go-anywhere body. No extra gear is required to record audio in uncompressed 24 bit/96 kHz Linear PCM format for digital stereo recordings true to the original performance. In addition to WAV, the LS-10 records and plays back in the common WMA and MP3 formats.
BGR shares their Sidekick LX unboxing and Hands-on experience.
The Sidekick LX features a 1.3 Megapixel camera, Micro SD card slot, QWERTY keyboard and a QVGA display. Price $199.
There are subtle improvements in the OS, but to be quite honest, that’s what makes the Sidekick a Sidekick and we didn’t expect too many changes. We’d have liked Wi-Fi to take advantage of T-Mobile’s Hotspot@Home service, or the inclusion of a 3G radio (even though T-Mobile looks to be shafted in this area by the US Government) but those are where the negatives end. If you’re a Sidekick user already, or are looking for something a little more fun, and dare we day "social", you’ll be right at home with the Sidekick LX or Sidekick Slide.
Designer Palomba Serafini has developed the Square radiator for Tubes.
The Square radiator features a smooth surface, which blends in with the wall. Non-visible valves, covered wall mounts and completely concealed connections to the hydraulic system let the heating panel appear like an independent object in space.
Betty is a new 22-watt 1400-lumen Cycle Light priced at $1,185.
There's a custom-designed lens system for optimal beam quality and seven top-grade LED lights. Its three modes include a low power-consuming emergency mode, which gives you up to two weeks' light using just 0.25W.
iSymphony has announced the V1BLUEe, new dock and stereo unit. The iSymphony comes with A2DP, technology for streaming high auality music without wires. The device can also play music from any Bluetooth device. Other features include ability to answer calls, playing your ringtone and displaying the caller number on its screen, Bluetooth iPod dock, a USB port for playing music from any USB device, a CD player, FM and AM radio and clock functions.
Each are available in 1, 2, & 4GB capacities and will come preloaded with bonus removable Star Wars mimobot content like trailers, soundbites, avatars, and wallpapers! Series 1 of this limited edition mimobot collection includes Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Stormtrooper, and R2-D2!
Yankodesign shares details on that cute Clipset, Bluetooth Headset concept. The Clipset is designed to be a comfortable and stylish accessory.
If it's currently not in use the earphone could be wrapped around the device. The interface consists of three buttons. Two buttons for volume control and one power button that is also used to answer incoming calls.
Sanyo's Eneloop batteries can now be charged with a USB charger . Plug in the USB charger into a USB port, and it'll take around 280 minutes to charge AA batteries - AAA batteries taking just 2 hours. Charging speed is doubled when users charge a single battery at a time. The Sanyo Eneloop USB Charger is due May 21, measures 93mm x 47mm x 17.5mm and weighing 48g.
mentorcorp is offering Adjustable implants . The saline-filled breast implant style allows the physician to adjust the size of the breast implant for up to six months after your breast augmentation surgery. In a simple office procedure, your surgeon can add or remove saline to adjust the final size of the breast implant.
This food tray is fitted onto any keyboards which occupy a lot of space on the desk, so user can eat their food during working without any interruptions of their work.
Designer Lopez Revol, is showing off design plans for a hands free kit called Icon.
The wristband section will flash whenever someone calls your cell, while the rings change color from to show you've got a message or a call.
The wristband also has a display of its own, so it can show you who's on the line, or even flash up texts from the handset.
Designed to fit phone users of all proportions, both the rings and wristband are made of rubber, with interchangeable sections so you can change their color too.
MyGuide has announced the Pocket Star , a new small form navigation system. The Pocket Star is about as big as a cell phone but has all the capabilities of a full sized, in-dash car navigation system reports navigadget.
The Pocket Star features MP3 and MPEG4 capabilities. In addition you can record voice and view pictures
* CPU: Samsung ARM9 2440-300MHz Processor
* Display: 2.2” TFT LCD Resolution 320 * 240
* Antenna: TBD
* Battery: Un-swappable rechargeable Lithium battery cell, 1100 mAh 5 hrs / 7 hrs
* Power AC to DC Adapter: 100 / 240 VAC power adapter, output 5 VDC, 1 A
* Power Car Charger: Input 10 ~ 30 V, 1.3A Max, Output 5 V, 1A
* Dimensions: 49 mm x 98 mm x 22 mm
* OS: Microsoft Windows CE Net 4.2 Core version
* Languages Multilingual menu: D, UK, F, ES, IT, NL
* Mobilphone: No
* Application: MP3, Setting
The FCC has approved the ASUS R2H Ultra Mobile PC.
The R2H UMPC features a 7 inch WXGA display, 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Wi-Fi, and a biometric fingerprint reader. Asus claims the R2H has a battery life of 2 hours.
Designer Duck Young Kong is showing off a Concept for the Handle Alarm Clock Concept.
To set the alarm, the user pulls out the user-friendly handle from the digital clock until reaching the alarm time desired. The length of the wire represents amount of the time. Therefore, user can easily understand how much time remains before they must wake up. Pushing the LCD screen will turn off the alarm. The clock can be placed on a side table or hung on the wall.
Designed by Adam Sutcliffe, the Catchu camera is strapped to a Frisbee, so you can throw it away and record up to 20 minutes of broadcast quality video as it flies.
Using solid state memory, the Catchu is built to take the hard falls.
Industrial designer Gideon Dagan's new clock captures the essence of pure, minimalist design. A seemingly gravity-defying ball travels around the dial to mark the time, creating an eye-catching illusion. Based in California, Dagan has designed numerous consumer and commercial products, including hand-held computers and electronic instruments. His innovative designs have been recognized in many patents and awards, both in the United States and abroad. Made of injection-molded ABS plastic, the clock features a high-torque, precision quartz movement. One AA battery is required (not included).
Compact all-in-one-type desktop audio from amadana
High-quality sound and various functions for enjoying music are combined in a beautiful 20-cm cube that exceeds the image of an "audio instrument." On your desk or table and at the bedside, you can create a new relationship with music in your life.
Rich, varied sound produced by two speakers (coaxial 2-way speaker + BBE) that exceed others of the same class.
Amazing high-quality sound produced by the compact cube. You can enjoy a wide range of audio from live jazz to club music with a beat.
The Intempo Digital 'Buddy' is designed to be a beautiful and easy to use... never mind all that techie stuff, just stick it in the car and never get lost again! It really is that straightforward.
And while the 'simple' department were making sure it was completely plug and play, the 'gorgeous' department were sprinkling it with flowers and butterflies, and adding a lovely little pouch so it doesn't get damaged in your handbag... Bought to you by the award-winning Intempo Digital, the Buddy incorporates the best and latest GPS technology to guide you to your destination with the minimum of fuss... Imagine! You may never argue with your fella again!!!
Motorola has unveiled the Portable Power P970 gadget, a power pack that plugs into any device with a mini USB port either to recharge the host or provide current immediately.
The P970 is essentially a 1700mAh rechargeable battery in a curvy PEBL-like casing with a USB port on top. It weighs just 79g and measures 7.4 x 5.1 x 2.4cm
The Creative ZEN Aurvana In-Ear Headphones deliver the most accurate, distortion-free Audio for better enjoyment. Hear every detail of your favorite songs with AuraSeal -- it blocks out 90% of ambient noise. The soft, countoured silicon earbuds and ultra-light enclosure give you a secure, comfortable fit. They're also the lightest & most durable earphones in its class.
If you are one of the many who have odor problems with your shoes caused by sweaty feet, or maybe you just want to keep that new shoe feeling longer, the Shumidor is here to help.
The Shumidor, the ionic shoe deodorizer, allows you to clean and freshen your favorite shoes in an eco friendly manner. The Shumidor's ionic air quickly whisks way odor causing water, leaving your shoes feeling cool and dry. In fact, using the Shumidor should extend the life span of your favorite shoes as well.
d-JAYS combines Swedish design and patented in-ear technology for a perfectly balanced sound, with detailed highs, natural mids and extended bass. This without compromising on functionality, look and feel. So don't get stuck with those mediocre earphones bundled with your player - Get the right sound!
Designed by the world reknown Stefano Giovannoni, this wireless projection clock is the first of its kind. The projection unit can be moved positioned in any way you like to give you the best possible view of the time. This self-setting clock also features dual alarms, indoor temperature, and contactless keys.
Swash is a sustainable, self sufficient dishwashing solution that cleans and sterilises using steam reports Yanko Design.
High temperature steam eliminates the need for detergents and provides a hygienic clean without any by-products. The small capacity and sterilising feature makes it ideal for use in maternity wards and also for smaller domestic situations offering a cost effective and efficient cleaning solution. A Nanotechnology filter enables water to be continually purified and reused resulting in minimal loss, which promotes an eco-friendly solution to water shortage problems assisting in domestic water conservation while also extending the product usage to regional and drought stricken areas.
Japan's motorcycle giant Yamaha Motors has unveiled a prototype model of an advanced safety scooter, the ASV-3, at the Automotive Engineering Exposition in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo, on Friday. The bike is equipped with a multi-chambered air bag which opens from under the seat.
The Hitch (model USB-101) from Sima Products is a new Mass Storage- and Picture Transfer Protocol-compliant offering 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 reports Engadget
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.
Sharp, Japan has announced plans for a new pocket dictionnary called PW-N8100. The PW-N8100 is coming to this worlld to help you improve your English, Chinese and Korean language skills reports akihabaranews
The PW-N8100 will not only offer you written translations but it will also provide video and audio support. It has a nifty 5.4" ASV (Advanced Super View) liquid crystal color screen with a resolution of 480x272.
TechEBlog highlights this functional LEGO Pinball Machine from Anders'.
…besides keeping track of the score, also generates a high score list. If you are good and make it into the top three, you can enter your name using the buttons on the RCX.
The Targus Desktop Security Lock for iPod is a way to protect your iPod in corporate displays, dorms and offices. The 6.5’ galvanized steel cable secures your iPod to any stationary object to deter theft. The three-digit combination lock can be reset by the user at anytime for increased security. This lock is compatible with iPods with a dock connector. Perfect for students or corporations.
Read More @ Gizmodo
AOL's Book Maven points to the Long Pen, a bulky but cool gadget that allows authors to sign books remotely.
The Long Pen consists of three "stations," if you will: the author has a video monitor and an electronic pad with a stylus, and so does the reader. Let's put the author in New York, and the reader in, say, Zagreb. These stations are connected via a dedicated Internet cable, and the "go-between" is a metal contraption on the readers' side that clamps and holds a regular pen (it can be any pen -- Sharpie, ballpoint, the reader's own heirloom Montblanc) that is then manipulated by signals from the author's station to reproduce signature, inscription -- even doodles.
Ben over at BenHeck.com has a great how to create a NES Portable. Ben's NES portable is called. nPod is a NES with 3.5" screen, runs on 4 AA's and uses the original NES cartridges writes Make
Fujitsu is showing off some concepts for portable computing at Milan's Triennale di Milano.
Fujitsu's UMPC cleverly squares the circle by providing a small form-factor clamshell chassis with a fold out keyboard. The computer would be the size of a CD case, the company said.
Fashion Designer Antonio Berardi recently unveiled the Pret-a-porter Collection; a collection of beautiful one-off pieces designed exclusively for Whirlpool to support the European launch of their Pret-a -porter clothes revitalizer.
It has the size of a vacuum cleaner and is fully portable. You can use the device for removing odor, sweat and smoke stains from the clothes that do not need a full, proper cleaning writes gizmodo
.
The Pret-a-porter Collection Collection was previewed at Paris Fashion Week where Berardi showcased his Autumn/Winter 06/07 collection
Do you really trust your friends? Find out who's really telling the truth with the Truth Detector, an easy-to-read stress analyzer that glows red when a speaker's voice indicates increased stress levels, commonly associated with lying. The Truth Detector is powered by a 9-volt battery, sold separately.
PSP Rhythm 4.0 Released! PSP Rhythm is the homebrew drum machine for the Sony Playstation Portable.
Megite is the newspaper for anyone interested in what's happening right now by intelligently uncovering the most relevant items from auto discovered news sites and weblogs.
Parrot features Bluetooth Speakers at CeBit 2006 @ Ubergizmo
Using motion robotics and voice recognition technology, Fido Luggage packs the trainability and loyalty of a dog into a bright, shiny suitcase that follows you around. The obedient invention comes from architect/designer Peter Yeadon, who merges high-tech, scientific, and utilitarian approaches into a body of work that is as stupefyingly brilliant as it is hilariously ironic.
Sanyo Electric, Japan has announced a new induction heat-type cooking stove that features a "voice navigation" function to make it easier to use.
The 200V Built-In IH Cooking Heater also emits various musical tones when, for example, cooking is completed or water is boiled. The music can be downloaded from the internet via mobile phone and transmitted to the cooking unit via infrared communications.
EJK, Japan has announced a new contact less Thermometer. Just place it near the skin and you get accurate readings in under 3 seconds. It detects the infrared ray emitted by the body due to heat generation. The contact less thermometer takes only 3 seconds where as traditional thermometers take 60 to 90 seconds for temperature reading. The main advantage is that being contact less there is no need for sterilization after use. The unit is 16 centimeters in length and weighs 99 grams.
Scientific Vision Systems, has announced the availability of the advanced RGB Spectrum QuadViewÆ XL imaging processor for the most demanding medical applications. The QuadViewÆ XL allows surgeons, operating room personnel, and radiologists to simultaneously view input from four (4) different video or computer sources on a single screen.
The monitor accepts high resolution RGB, HDTV, S-Video, component and NTSC/PAL composite video, and/or optional DVI inputs. Operating room personnel can connect up to 16 inputs, four of which can be displayed simultaneously.
Each of the 16 inputs can be individually sized and positioned anywhere on the screen. As well, each input can also be panned and zoomed to emphasize areas of particular interest using the proprietary smooth zoom and pan feature. The processor provides users with a nearly infinite set of display choices including quad split, side-by-side, picture-in-picture, and overlapping windows. In addition, the Quadview XL supports real time, dynamic movement and resizing of windows.
Sega Toys's new i-Pets addition, the iFish is available at brando.com.hk/. for $64
\With Sensors in the iFish Head, the iFish will respond to your movement interactively. The iFish can move its body like a "Real fish" with deep sea sound and 50 built-in healing music . Colorful Light Effect will glow up on the fish head & fish body. It is extremely great fun for placing iFish in your office or home. Also, you can hook i-Fish with music player, like IPOD, MP3 Player, or your PC through audio input jack, i-Fish will become a loudspeaker and move in fishy ways according to the rhythm of music.
Sharp, Japan has announced the Papyrus PW-9920, a new electronic dictionary set to go on sale from January 27 priced at 44,100 yen.
The PW-9920 is stylishly designed but maintains the solid construction of previous models thanks to the "New Inner Protect" system. The outer casing is made of aluminium panel while high-strength metal plating is used to protect the LCD panel from external pressure or force.
The 63 installed content sources are closely related to daily life and include Kojien (5th ed.), Genius E-J/J-E dictionary and Mypedia encyclopedic dictionary. In particular, health-related contents have been strengthened to include items such as the "NHK Diet Brain" dictionary that summarises current knowledge about diet and health.
The dictionary is 141 x 107 x 16 mm in size and weighs approximately 260 grams (including battery). It has a 320x240 5.4" FSTN LCD screen that can display a maximum of 32 characters x 18 lines (using a 9pt font). Power is supplied by 2 AAA batteries.
Whirlpool Bodybox is an all rounder technological clothes care wonder designed to make your washing experience a pleasure. . By integrating daily clothes care functions such as washing, conditioning, sorting, collecting and tumbling, the body box makes laundry an automated process. The system tags individual clothing in order of fabric type and collects, separates and cleans the clothes accordingly. The programming is accessed by both internet and an 18 inch touch panel screen.
Neuros is to update its MPEG-4 Video Recorder with a new industrial design and an integrated hard-disk drive writes the Register.
Neuros will offer a hard drive-equipped version of its Recorder 2 product, offering 40-120GB of storage on which to encode video in iPod- and PlayStation Portable-compatible formats. The move addresses one of the limitations of the current Recorder 2 - the need to store recordings on memory cards.
Mytalker is a new Bluetooth™ gateway from Tekkeon, that turns your iPod or MP3 player into a Bluetooth headset. This tiny accessory uses your own music headphones for your calls, so there’s no need to miss a call. You answer and make calls with a single touch of the gateway. And you have one-touch access to advanced calling features like last number redial, voice dialing, and call waiting.
via
Bluetooth may be the wireless standard of choice for mobile phones, headsets and even music senders but its starting to turn up in the strangest of places and we've just got a gadget that really made us stop and stare. The Iqua Bluetooth smart badge is a combination that we can honestly say had never crossed our minds, even in the most boring of meetings. It's the merging of a Bluetooth headset and the humble security pass holder.
Reigncom, Korea’s leading Mp3 player maker, announced the launch of the sequel to D10 , iRiver D20. In addition to ebook reading, organizer functions and general a dictionary, the D20 supports MP3, WMA, OGG. Other features include line in, FM radio recording, and ability to view images on a 4.3-inch 480x272 color LCD.
Nooka has announced 7 new watches, including the ZEN series and ZAN.
The very new nooka zan [men & fem] is Nooka's first venture into the world of analog time pieces.
The fem version is a 30mm square. The men's is the same 35mm square as the other nookas. Both are a slim 5mm thick like a sexy after dinner mint chocolate.
The mirror-polished face is perfect for checking lipstick on-the-fly or for the men, plucking out an errant nose hair. The hour, minute and second markers are luminous green radon.
Dior Homme's tonal logo canvas dresses up this camera case with iconic style. A smooth black leather handle adds handheld convenience, while the zipper closure keeps your camera secure.
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 at our headquarters.
Amazon.com is offering Hasbro's popular iDog in Black for just $24.95.
iDOG - Little dog, big sound. iDOG Rocks to your music! And when you plug it in, it even plays your music! With a built-in speaker, a distinct array of moods, and a personality that changes with the music you "feed" it, iDOG is a faithful music companion. Included dual connector cable plugs into your music player so you can play tunes through iDOG; listen to your music through your headphones while iDOG rocks out or simply place it near a speaker and watch iDOG move and groove to the beat. Flashing LED lights change color depending on the type of music you play. Changing light patterns respond to your touch or the amount of music your "feed" iDOG to express moods ranging from loneliness to pure pup ecstasy! Compatible with most portable and non-portable music players. Includes dual connector cable.
Purchasing a headphone can seem like a very simple process. You go to your nearest electronics dealer such as Best Buy or Circuit City, try out a few different pairs, and buy the one you like. Some people just use the stock ear buds that are included with their iPods or other MP3 players. For those of you that want to get good headphones or earphones that are the best value for the money, follow these 10 simple rules..."
Sony, Japan has announced the PCM-D1, a new microphone with 4Gb of internal memory. The PCM-D1 microphone is touted to offer the best recording possible and a reduction of the background noises.
The device has 2 microphones that touch (and cross) each other. This setup allows you to get a very high quality recording and a considerable reduction of the ambient noise
MultiPot, designed by Dante Donegani and Giovanni Lauda, belongs to a new generation of lighting objects and is the first of our Rotaliana products to combine lighting with other functions.
MultiPot is a hybrid, multifunctional lamp, which combines a LED ambient light, a Multisocket, and a lower, vase-shaped, containing space to tidy away any extra cabling.
The folks over at Impress Watch (Japanese) are covering the WPC EXPO 2005.
Here are two highlights.
NEC portable HDD player. The sleek player would feature liquid crystal display. Size of liquid crystal display and the size of HDD undecided.
Nec PC "tvi" features a 17" liquid crystal display. The tvi can can be used as a normal laptop or as a DVD player (without keyboard. Once docked, it's a TV with DVD player writes akihabara
T-Mobile has officially announced the T-Mobile BlackBerry 7105t. The 7105t measures 4.7x2.3x0.8 " in dimensions and weighs 4.2 ounces. Features include Bluetooth connectivity, speakerphone, a SureType QWERTY keyboard, a color screen for Web browsing and attachment viewing, and Instant Messanging functionality for Yahoo! Messengr, AIM, and MSN Messenger.
More
OQO has announced an updated version of their OQO Windows XP PDA called the OQO 01+.
The OQO 01+ features upgraded memory, larger hard drive and faster USB writes i4u.
OQO 01+ Specifications:
* 1GHz processor
* 30GB hard drive (shock-mounted)
* 512MB RAM
* 4.9" x 3.4" x .9"
* 14 ounces
* 800 x 480 W-VGA 5" display (indoor/outdoor readable)
* 3D accelerated graphics with 8MB video RAM
* QWERTY thumb keyboard with mouse buttons and TrackStik®
* WiFi®
* Bluetooth®
* USB 2.0
* FireWire® (1394)
* 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
* Microphone
* Pen-based digitizer
* NEW support for screen rotation
* NEW support for network boot (PXE)
* Removable lithium polymer battery
* Battery life up to three hours, depending on usage
In his book Nanomedicine, Volume I: Basic Capabilities, Robert A. Freitas Jr. describes a "programmable dermal display" in which a population of about 3 billion display pixel robots would be permanently implanted a fraction of a mm under the surface of the skin, covering a rectangle 6 cm x 5 cm on the back of the hand. Photons emitted by these pixel bots would produce an image on the surface of the skin. This pixelbot array could be programmed to form any of many thousands of displays. Each display would be capable of two functions: (1) presenting to the user data received from the large population of medical bots that roam the user's body; (2) conveying instructions from the user to that same large population of bots. The display could be activated or deactivated by finger tapping on the skin.
Thales Navigation has announced the Magellan RoadMate 360, a new portable vehicle navigation system for mobile professionals and cost-conscious travelers. At only $699 US, the color-touch-screen Magellan RoadMate 360 delivers a full set of navigation features, including preloaded, full-coverage detailed street maps with no need for PC configuration to gain door-to-door guidance in Canada.
Other features include:
Multiple-Destination Routing
View and Route to Points of Interest from Map Screen
Hasbro has announced the Zoombox, a new Video Projector with built-in DVD player for kids. The Hasbro Zoombox DVD Entertainment Projector can display images on ceiling or wall in with sixty inches or larger.
The Zoombox DVD player and video game projector is scheduled to be available exclusively in New York and online at the HasbroShop this December for an approximate retail price of $299 and will be available nationwide in 2006.
Equalizer, Japan has announced the High Frequency, a new watch that uses new LCD/LED technology to the display the time. The watch uses very little power for the amount of lights and is far more efficient than traditional LED watches writes via tokyoflash. Watch measures 47 mm by 29 mm
Epson has announced the PictureMate 100, a new printer capable of printing 10 x 15 cm photos on the move. The PictureMate 100 touts high-quality glossy prints from 0.19p (LONDON). This portable printer comes with a color LCD preview monitor that allows you to identify which pictures you want to print. via UberGizmo
Muji has a new translucent polypropylene case with built-in speakers the protects and amplifies your iPod, MP3, CD, or MiniDisc player for listening indoors or out. A tight rubber seal ensures it stays dry and fully functional in wet conditions. Simply plug the speakers into the internal headphone socket.
The "midiGun" is a novel handheld midi controller. This gunshaped interface was especially designed to remotely control realtime music softwares like Ableton LIVE, Traktor DJ or others.
The "midiGun" replaces the classical DJ mixer and the keyboard at the same time. The "midiGun" is a new kind of device that can be intuitively used because of its handy shape and easy accessible knobs, buttons and sensors.
The user can trigger and control sounds and effects on a PC without watching a monitor or using a mouse and keyboard. The controllers and sensors can be individually customized to fit the connected software or to serve special user preferences. The "midiGun" offers 16 different controllers which can be cascaded in 16 switchable sets. This allows for a total of 256 independent sound and effects controls at the reach of your fingertips.
Bigha has introduced the StarSeeker chair, a new motorized, portable vehicle that lets you cruise the universe in fun and comfort. According to Bigha, you need the StarSeeker chair because looking at stars can sometimes be err tiring
Full list of functions:
* Comfortable: A reclining chair supports your entire body
* Fun: Counterweighted mounting bar holds your choice of binoculars
* Simple: Convenient joystick gives instant control of speed and direction
* Precise: Built-in green laser lets you quickly select and view any object
* Rugged: Base is made of case aluminum and rotates on Teflon bearings
* Portable: Carry it anywhere - Covenient setup requires no tools
neXfit Technologies Inc. has announced the "ExerGame Fitness Bike" , a "new breed" of home fitness bike touts the company. The "ExerGame Bike" hooks up to your Playstation, XBox, or the Internet, and incorporates game and navigation controls right on the handlebar. You can hook up to eight other bikes for a LAN exercise party; it even comes with a mic for in-game voice chat writes Gizmodo. $2,495.
BusinessWeek is running a cool feature on new high-tech toys being launched by toy manufacturers in an effort to compete in the video, MP3, and computer tech market. A juicy list of goodies that could be used as reference for what to get your kids this holiday season accompany the piece.
Enter the Ergodex Corporation and their DX1 Input System. The DX1 targets both gamers and task-oriented professionals as the alternative input device that alleviates many woes associated with the standard keyboard, by allowing users to position keys anywhere on the surface to contour to the shape of their hands. With so many other adjustable products we take for granted like the adjustable chair and the DPI switching mice from Razer and Logitech, it's amazing that no one has thought of such a simple idea any sooner. Yet for such a simple product, a lot of thought has been put into creating the DX1 to deliver the ultimate input experience. Go ahead and coin that phrase, no one's claimed it yet.
The Leica DISTO classic5a is a high-precision distance finder that can measure from both flat surfaces and out of corners. The handset has built-in calculator functions and offers indirect height and distance measurement, while tracking functions determine positions and measure minimum and maximum distances. The Leica DISTO classic5a measures distances up to 200 meters in a fraction of a second, reducing overall measuring time by at least 60% and enabling one person to quickly measure, even in the most difficult of site conditions. The memory allows you to store the last 15 measured values, plus ten additional constants, like ceiling heights.
The Morrison Digital Trumpet, or MDT, is a new brass-style MIDI wind controller that allows people with minimal trumpet playing skills to reach all those extremely high notes and play for extended periods - just like a professional musician. Professionals, on the other hand, who have mastered the acoustic trumpet, love playing the MDT for its expanded sound possibilities and expressive capabilities. The MIDI wind controller was invented and designed by Steve Marshall with Australian multi-instrumentalist James Morrison
How do you play it?
1 you just blow
2 The harder you blow the louder the sound and the breath sensitivity is super re-sponsive to allow for high speed tounging and smooth notes.
3 Octaves are controlled with a series of buttons on the left hand.
4 No tight lips are required to play the previously unheard of 10 octave range .
5 The C scale fingering is identical to an acoustic trumpet and repeats for every octave too.
6 The right thumb has access to three controllers. These are usually set to pitch bend up, pitch bend down, and vibrato, but are programmable. These allow su-per expressive playing of various sounds.
Robusto is a Porsche engineered Pocket Case with Carbon Fiber and Cedar veneer. Vastly durable and classy this Pocket case Robusto is made to fit three sticks and is sure to protect your Cigars with its easy yet firm fitting lids. $400
Motorola, Inc. and Oakley, Inc. today announced the expected availability of RAZRWIRE Bluetooth eyewear in early August at select Cingular Wireless retail stores. RAZRWIRE is the world's first eyewear to combine patented Oakley optics with Bluetooth wireless technology. $249
RAZRWIRE is armed with Motorola's third generation Bluetooth technology and supports Bluetooth RF protocol 1.1 and 1.2 ensuring compatibility with most Bluetooth-enabled cellular phones and other Bluetooth devices. Esthetically, the Bluetooth module is designed to complement the overall look of the sunglasses, creating truly wearable technology.
Hitachi, Ltd. presented a 13.1-inch monochrome electronic paper featuring a wireless LAN (WLAN) system and a secondary battery pack at a private show at Tokyo International Forum . The company is planning to place it on the market at a lower price than LCD panels in around April 2006, targeting applications such as signboards at public buildings reports nikkeibp.
The toner-based electrophoretic paper's definition reaches 100 dpi. Hitachi completed the product by mounting components including an IEEE802.11b WLAN chip and a Li-ion secondary battery pack onto the back of a panel. The thickness of the e-paper, including the secondary battery pack, is about 1 cm.
Garmin has announced the GPSMAP 376C. The GPSMAP 376C uses Garmin's GXM 30 smart antenna and overlays weather data on its display via XM Satellite Radio.
Features include a 3.8-inch diagonal, 480 x 320 pixel, 256-color TFT screen with LED backlight, a high-speed USB port to connect to your PC and 4-15 hours Battery life.
The 376C will display wind speeds, storm cells, NEXRAD radar, surface temperatures, forecasts and much more.
Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., Fujitsu Frontech Limited, and Fujitsu Limited today announced their joint development of the world's first film substrate-based bendable color electronic paper with an image memory function. The new electronic paper features vivid color images that are unaffected even when the screen is bent, and features an image memory function that enables continuous display of the same image without the need for electricity. The thin and flexible electronic paper uses very low power to change screen images, thereby making it ideal for displaying information or advertisements in public areas as a type of new electronic media that can be handled as easily as paper.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd, or Panasonic, Japan has developed a prototype of an ebook reader that can view pictures in full color. The prototype is equipped with a 5.6-inch TFT LCD XGA panel with resolution of approximately 210 ppi.
The product release is scheduled in July 2006. According to a Panasonic's spokesperson, the price is likely to set under Yen 40,000.
The company also plans to adopt the video reproduction function for the new reader, although what encoding method should be employed is now under consideration. With a video reproduction function, users can enjoy such contents that is only available on ebooks, for example, picture books in which the pictures are moving. The ebook reader is capable of reproducing voice and music as well, so the company also intends to distribute the recitation books with both the text and voice data included. The new reader supports JPEG still images, which its previous model does not. The contents stored in the memory card are read and written via a USB port.
Sony has announced the Nav-U, a new in-car portable GPS gadget. The Nav-U features a 2GB hard drive, 9.5cm screen, detailed maps for the whole of Europe excluding Greece.
The Sony Nav-U's on sale in August for a price that's currently TBC.
Citizen Systems, Japan has announced a new PC-based health management system and an accompanying wireless electronic blood pressure monitor set for release on 8 July.
The "Personal Doctor" health management system manages measurements obtained from supported devices as well as user-inputted data such as weight, number of steps and body fat percentage. It will be sold as a set with the 315MHz-band wireless receiver at a price of 12,075 yen. Supported operating systems are Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP.
The receiver kit connects to a PC via USB and is bus-powered.
The "CH-425P" electronic blood pressure monitor is the first product to support the "Personal Doctor" system. It can communicate wirelessly with the PC up to 8 metres away when combined with the "HA-100TX" communication cartridge (3675 yen). via Tech Japan
The olympus DS-330 Digital Voice Recorder is an advanced digital audio device that's both easy to use and easy to carry. This PC downloadable and Mac compatible recorder offers over five hours recording time, five folders for file management, and comes with a docking station for quick and simple file downloading to a computer.
Walmart is offering the Tyco 1:6 Scale Batman Begins "Tumbler" Batmobile R/C Vehicle for $99. The detailed radio-controlled model of the "The Tumbler" from the blockbuster movie Batman Begins features Turbo engine sounds, flashing lights, adjustable air brakes and dynamic suspension. via GadgetMadness
Nokia and Wayfinder Systems have announced the availability of the Nokia 6630 Navigation Pack, a compact smartphone-based package that enables people to find their way and explore locations while on the move. The navigation pack consists of a Nokia 6630 smartphone, a Nokia Wireless GPS Module and the Wayfinder Navigator(TM) application.
Designed by Roberto Palomba and Ludovica Serafini, this exceptionally flat radiator, is intended to be as non-invasive as possible and function as a piece of art or sculpture. It demands a wall all of its own and in return will look beautiful as well as warm your towels reports WallPaper.
LEICA's RANGEMASTER 900 scan is a monocular laser rangefinder with 7 x magnification and a range of 826 m. At the press of a button, this compact laser rangefinder will tell exactly how far away your target is, whether its in yards or meters. It features an LED-display, which automatically adjusts itself to surrounding light conditions, scan-mode and an integrated diopter compensation.
The precision of the high-end laser technology based on the long experience of Leica in premium laser rangefinder. The extensive range of use up to 1,200 m offers a high flexibility, monocular or binocular. The handling is fast and simple. The built in scan mode enables the accurate ranging of smaller or moving targets. via WallPaper
LG Electronics has announce the launch of a new range of vacuum cleaners into its digital appliance collection . The new generation of cylinder cleaners features LG's unique Dynaclean suction system meaning that the vacuum cleaner maintains continuous suction through the cleaning process.The dust finder sensor registers the dust level of the surface you are cleaning and suction power automatically adjusts according to the cleanliness of a particular area.
Also featuring a washable HEPA12 (High Efficiency Particulate Filter) filter retaining 99.97% of all particles passing through the vacuum, the new Cyking makes housework more hygienic with only clean and purified air expelled into your room. The two top of the range models in the new Cyking range (VCC402CTU and VCC402HTU) will also 'talk to you when the power mode is being manually altered, when the machine is turned on and when the bin is ready to be changed so you can rest assured that your vacuum is always working to its maximum capacity.
Target is offering a Darth Vader Episode III Helmet Replica for $900
Features
- Fiberglass cast replica of Episode III Vader helmet, display stand and plaque
- Molded from the same CAD-generated master pattern used for "Revenge of the Sith"
- Flawless form, unlike any previous Vader helmets, which were hand-sculpted
- Detachable rear panel with quick-release connectors for wearing
- Spacious, padded interior with adjustable mounting straps and foam bloc
Mio Technology has released the Mio 269 a multi-capable GPS device that gives users 2.5 GB of storage space and built-in MP3 player reports Mobile Mag. The Mio 269 palm-sized navigation system is fully equipped with all your maps and software the first time you power it on. Features 64 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash ROM, 3.5-inch color display, Intel 300MHz processor and a 4.5 hour Lithium-Ion battery. The Mio 269 is available from Amazon for $799. More
French company Acronyme, has taken a step to make , clothes hangers hot. Jean Bermon has created this angular, colorful set of hangers worthy of your finest robes reports Wall Paper
www.worth1000.com recently held an advanced Photoshop contest where entrants were asked create a composite image which merges images of modern day technology with vintage machinery
The Super Precision Gyroscope is an all new gyroscope, designed and built to the highest precision from the very start touts gyroscope.com. The gyroscope can be configured into a number of positions to perform scientific experiments.
The included electric starter spins the gyroscope up to speed (12,000 rpm approx.), leaving you to do experiments with the high speed spinning gyroscope that spins for up to 4 minutes. Spin times of over 7 minutes can be achieved without electric motor detached.
Smoy Photocuffs are stylish laser-cut vinyl bracelets in which you can customize with your favorite photos. So you could totally have like an exclusive high fashion piece. Just take a few of your favorite photos, insert them into the "pocket" of the bracelet, and you are ready. Cool.
Nokia's 770 is a new Internet appliance that Nokia hopes people will opt for instead of a second or third PC at home reports Mobile Burn. The 770 sports a huge, bright 800x480 pixel touch-screen display and runs on the Linux operating system. Read More at Mobile Burn
Suunto D9 is the world's first dive computer to incorporate a digital compass. The compass shows the general direction with a graphical compass rose, as well as the exact bearing with a numerical display. Headings can be stored in Suunto D9's memory for later analysis. The compass can naturally be used on land too.
Suunto n6HR is a smart sports watch that combines many of the cutting edge features sports enthusiasts have come to expect from Suunto. As well as advanced watch functions, Suunto n6HR features a heart rate monitor and training software, enabling you to plan and stay on top of your training more effectively.
Pace Micro Technology has announced the IP215, a new H.264-based hardware set-top box. The IP215 uses the latest silicon technology to enable MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression decoding to take place in the hardware, replacing more expensive software based solutions. This hardware decoder, based on H.264 video compression technology, enables bandwidth to be utilised much more efficiently while also providing far superior quality pictures - offering operators a high performance, entry-level solution.
A truly efficient, simple and cost effective solution
for managing your MSDN discs has arrived. Microsoft and Imation have collaborated on the new MSDN-enabled Disc Stakka CD/DVD Manager. This comprehensive disc management solution, designed specifically for MSDN developers, includes an automated process for exporting disc information from your MSDN subscription index into the Disc Stakka's database.
Herman Miller wants to make it easier for private telephone conversations to remain private.
A device called Babble is the office furniture company's first foray into high-tech electronics reports AP. The wireless box duplicates and disassembles a user's voice before broadcasting it through a series of speakers to make phone conversations unintelligible to passers-by.
"It essentially turns one person's voice into something that sounds like a small-group conversation,'' said Bill DeKruif, president of Sonare Technologies, Herman Miller's research and design arm in Chicago. Read More
The Nooka Zoo forgoes a radial dial by representing the progression of hours in a window and minutes in a 59-increment horizontal bar. Patented design, stainless steel, measures 35 X 35 X 9mm. $250
The Nooka Zot displays hours as a progression of 12 dots, minutes as a progressive bar, and seconds as digits. Patented design, stainless steel, measures 35 X 35 X 9mm.
Datexx's Sentina is a high performance LED light. Sentina works plugged into any outlet and functions as a photo-electric, dark-activated night light. At dusk when the light is dim, it triggers the unit's front light on for area illumination. It turns off by itself when there is enough light.
Sentina's top spot light (top) is activated when it senses motions within 12 ft. It gradually phases in to 200 lux of white LED light that shines against the wall. It works best in your home theater environment that gives you enough light but not to the extent of taking away your big screen performance.
Taking Sentina with you is easy. Just unplug from the socket and it will go around detecting the need to turn itself on or off. When mobile, the battery life lasts up to 10 hours. Thus, it makes a terrific emergency light. No ordinary flashlight even comes close! Sentina is perfect for dark hallways, near stairs, or in bathrooms to protect and aid those late night travelers. More
A pet store in Colorado is offering dog owners the chance to wash their pooches in their latest spa addition. The device allows dogs to be given a wash and dry without owners even getting their hands wet. It sprays the dog with water and natural cleaning solution through 37 nozzles for 4 minutes. This is followed by a 20-minute drying cycle.
Sony has launched the DCR-DVD7E , a circular designed DVD camcorder that allows users to shoot footage straight to DVD for instant play back in any DVD player.
Features include a 2.5in LCD monitor on the back face of the camcorder, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, 10x optical zoom and the ability to record directly to DVD. Formats supported by the new Sony DVD Handycam are DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW for direct recording and DVD-RW and DVD+RW for rewriting. The DCR-DVD7E will cost approx 600 Euro
Q010-MDR1 Review (AudioCubes) My memory still recalls the first red walkman I bought, very plasticky with a freebie headset. It didn't cost much considering that the portable CD players were coming out in the market with a hefty price tag during those days. One of my habits was to always carry an audio gear which suited me like a comfy T-shirt.
(0) 
