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September 30, 2004
Yesterday while listening to Burt Rutan he mentioned his best ideas come in the morning. He said that he keeps a pad & pencil on hand by the toilet. Here is a little something I am sure he could use to make that process all the more enjoyable, I call it Take a dump in comfort, A custom toilet complete with lumbar support, drink holders, multi positioned bowl adjustment and a security system. who wants a drink holder while taking a dump? - MORE via Engadget
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September 28, 2004
Avitronics,a South African defense firm & Saab has launched a smoke screen system for tanks and armored vehicles to offer additional protection against engagement by weapons like the RPG-7, anti-tank guns, missiles and artillery shells. A set of sensors, will pick up the signature of a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher. In less than a second, the Land Electronic Defence System 100 "will dispatch four smoke canisters covering the tank or vehicle and making it impossible for the attacker's missile to trace the vehicle - MORE via DefenseTech
- MORE via Grintek
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An Israeli scientist has, after 20 years of work, developed a device that would get rid of the need for needles in certain cases (immunization or anesthetics). The SonoPrep is a hand-held ultrasound device that painlessly opens microscopic pores in a small area of the skin, allowing medication to pass into the bloodstream.
SonoPrep
The SonoPrep works by applying ultrasound waves to a small area of skin, about one square centimetre, for about 15 seconds. The ultrasound disrupts a protective membrane under the skin, allowing fluids to flow in or out.
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September 27, 2004
Sony's PCS-TL50 video conferencing unit
Sony has a new video conferencing unit -- the PCS-TL50. The PCS-TL50 is equipped with camera, speaker, microphone & all required cables for fabulous video conferencing. This baby could be yours for 5200 Euros, this is a bargain considering that the screen can receive two video/images sources at the same time, plus, hold on to your seats for this one, you can run a PowerPoint presentation from your PC, all the while watching someone. via sorobangeeks.com
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Planon DocuPen R700
In the market for an inconspicuous scanning device that you can get in and out of your office building without questions -- you know for those days when you need scans of secret documents that are never to leave the office, I have some good news Planon has announced, the DocuPen R700 (I will assume the DocuPen part comes from it's pen like appearance). The DocuPen is a portable full-page scanner with flash memory and a USB charging system, just like a pen. Scans up to 100 pages into memory, scans a FULL PAGE in 4 seconds.
MORE after the jump.
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DV8 Digital Recorder/Voice Email System
Datexxs' DV8 is a cool & attractive palm size Digital Recorder/Voice Email System. The DV8 allows you to create and send Voice Email from your PC. You mouth off on the 16mb memory device, transfer to your PC and email or store it. For those times when you need to express real voice emotion the DV8 is to the rescue. E.g. you forgot your friends birthday, you are so sorry, you can voice email them that deep pain with a few tears, hopefully a future edition will allow self destruct of those voice emails after the user hears it. The DV8 is also recommended for business meetings & classes. - DV8 detailed specs
MORE after jump, including seriously high tech use of the DV8
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September 24, 2004
Glanz 3-in-1 X-Board
Via Engadget - The Glanz X-board is a combination bodyboard, surfboard, and snowboard for those who enjoy living on the edge. I personally prefer the extreme sport watching but who am I to deny your extreme pleasures - MORE
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September 23, 2004
Nokia has announced a wireless home monitoring solution with an integrated motion detector, the Nokia Remote Camera. The Nokia Remote Camera has the ability to capture megapixel-quality images and video clips with sound, even in low-light and outdoor conditions. The device is expected to become available in the fourth quarter of 2004 in Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific, with the expected retail price of 553 USD. - MORE via infosyncworld
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September 22, 2004
Gizmodo is reporting via SorobanGeeks that Toyota will display the "Toyota Hub" at the Mondial de l'Automobile this weekend, a centrally-linked integrated system that works around a removable PDA, connecting together the PDA, cell phones, MP3 players, and cameras into an all-in-one system that uses the car itself for things like sound and tactile interface.
Toyota's Digital Hub
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