What the heck will they blend on YouTube next!?
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Apparently blenders aren’t just for smoothies and margaritas anymore. Ever try blending golf balls? Light bulbs? Cell phones? A rake handle? An iPod?
Archive for November 13th, 2007
Future Samsung DLPs Can Handle “Mind-Blowing” 3D
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007This year’s CES featured a super-secret demo (read: no media) of a tech that just might save DLP: 3D. According to our source, the 2007 Samsung Slim DLP HDTVs will be capable of handing “future 3D games, movies, and other programming via compatible glasses and hardware.
Clearview XL43 UMPC beckons a name change
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007We’ve seen plenty of instances where companies ask their loyal customers to handle some of the dirty work, but Clearview Technology is only requesting your input on something as simple as a name change.
Motorola V197 Review
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Good through review on the Motorola V197. Good phone for anyone looking for something simple and basic without all the bells and whistles.
FCC mandated HDTV for free with most basic Cable-TV feeds
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007This article explains how to use a basic cable connection (even the cheapest - local stations only analog feed) to tune in HDTV channels using your HDTV sets built in tuner. Best of all, this is not illegal because the FCC mandates that these signals be broadcast.
Who can handle the oFone!
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007When Microsoft steps up to the plate to compete with Apple, we see how their minds work, will you be ready for oFone
Modernized Time Capsule Necklace
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007How would you like to remembered after you die? In the spirit of keeping the time capsule idea alive, Cherif Morsi designed the TimeCap, a USB necklace that holds “digital” dust of the deceased person.
Basic understanding of Camera ISO settings
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Kate takes us through a basic understanding of how to use the ISO settings on your camera. Her description is accurate yet not too technical, Straightforward not patronising. Beginners guide to advanced photography blog series looks like it’s going to be a great instruction manual for beginners taking up advanced amateur photography
Time to fix baseball’s most basic element — balls and strikes
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007The quality of home-plate umpiring these days is simply not acceptable. As such, it’s time for sweeping changes. Specifically, it’s time — past time, actually — to AUTOMATE the calling of balls and strikes.
Microsoft Launches the Zune Today!
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007WiFi, 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.
BT and Siemens unveil rugged landline telephones
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007If you thought that covering your entire Mac mini computing system in aircraft grade aluminum was overkill, both BT and Siemens have somehow reckoned that equipping their latest landline phones with dust, splash, and shock proof enclosures will actually…
Samsung SyncMaster 226CW - 22 inch Wide Monitor
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Another Samsung LCD Monitor arrives today. Let me introduce, here’s “SyncMaster 226CW”. It comes with 22-inch wide analog and digital TFT-LCD monitor. Specification wise, A part of advanced technologies and black color high glossy panel, the latest Samsung’s monitor adopts Magic Technologies and MagicTune as well as MagicBright3 delivers an outstan
Smart Sunglasses
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Lens color can be changed to virtually any hue of the rainbow by tuning a control knob on this prototype pair of sunglasses. Credit: University of Washington and Chunye Xu
Will it rain? Ask the umbrella.
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Crave. The “Ambient Forecasting Umbrella” has an LED light built into the handle that pulses when it detects chances of showers according to an automatic AccuWeather feed.
Pocket Portable “Apps to Go” on a USB Flash Drive
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007With portable applications pre-installed on a removable flash drive, you can now take your basic essential applications, settings, and personal work with you to use on any available Windows XP computer leaving no traces behind.
How to get MP3 songs as ringtones on your Ocean
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Unfortunately this touted iPhone competitor lacks some basic functionality as a phone, but there is a workaround for those wanting Mr. Timberlake as your ringtone.
MAKE: Blog: Digitized Doodle Dome
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007The Doodle Dome was a toy made by Tyco in the early 1990’s. It is basically an Etch-A-Sketch type deal, except that instead of a flat rectangle, it is (most of) a sphere. Like an Etch-a-Sketch, there are two knobs that move a little pointer around a drawing surface, and it scrapes some silver dust-like stuff off to draw a picture.
Watch-out for Sony Ericsson
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Sony Ericsson has teamed up with Fossil to release a Bluetooth watch, MBW-100, which can be your watch, phone, music player and much more. This techy watch is very innovative but it’s too bulky to handle. And no doubt you need a decent wrist to make it look remotely good on you.
Eurocom D900C Phantom-X:The Second 17″ Gaming Laptop with Intel Quad Core
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007After the Australian gaming laptop DreamBook Power D90 SLI (with basic price of 3,912 U.S) that is going to be in market with Intel quad Core processor for hard core gamers, the Canadian Eurocom D900C Phantom-X ( with basic price of $2,812 U.S) is going to compete, as it comes with similar components like Intel quad-core Q6600 or Q6700.
The $140,000 loudspeakers
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Apple industrial designer Ross Lovegrove’s “Muon” speakers are auditory wonders that employ a technology that “doubles the available volume through absorption of air molecules by activated carbon–aka ‘magic dust’ by the audio industry.”
Helio Ocean owners voice their concerns!
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007The ocean is a great phone (yes I said phone) but has many bugs to iron out. Let your voice be heard by digging this!
Motorola C168 Review - A Basic Phone for Basic People
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007The C168 is a basic phone for people who don’t want more than that. It has no media capabilities, but it’s of very good quality and you get a lot for what you pay. Plus, it doesn’t look so cheap!
You’re Rights as a Photographer
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Wondering what rights you have to take pictures of people or objects? While not a complete legal rulebook, there is a new article at L7 Foto that helps explain your basic rights as a photographer and includes some good links for additional information.
S.T. Dupont’s 2GB Flash Drive Burns Holes In All Your Pockets
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Welcome to your latest installment of “Basic Gadgets Decked out in Precious Materials.” Today’s contender is a 2GB flash drive by S.T. Dupont, retailing at a cool $700.
Ambient Umbrella - the day the human race became waterproof
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007The Ambient Umbrella lets you know when rain or snow is in the forecast. The magic is in the handle - it glows to indicate when rain or snow is on it’s way - so you remember to take it with you. Nice and clever.
Nikon D300 DSLR Announced [PICS]
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Nikon also announced the D300 today, as was heavily rumored. Its latest prosumer DSLR is loaded with a 12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor (the one Sony just announced), 6fps burst—it goes up to 8 with the optional battery pack, HDMI support with 1080i playback, 200-3200 ISO range, live view and a 3-inch viewfinder (the same as the D3’s).
knife + fork = knork! - Revolutionizing 1000 years of dining
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007This improved universal fork is a combination of the particular functions and characteristics of a knife and fork. With its balanced handle and enlarged end, the Knork provides a greater surface which is able to fit and press against the palm of the user’s hand providing stability and comfort when using the tool as a knife.
‘Any Old Iron’ - Secret Message in Song Revealed
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Was the singer of this song the not so fussy, would-be owner of a Chinese laundry, collecting equipment to start his new business - unimpressed with a friend’s attempt at looking smart?
Canon 40D to be unveiled on Sep.26th
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Looks like the 30D will have quite a short life. The word on the street says that the Canon EOS will have 10.1Mpixels (instead of 8.2M) and the new anti-dust feature - for the same price.
‘Smart’ Sunglasses Feature Lenses That Change Color On Demand (Video)
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Chemists have developed ‘smart’ sunglasses that allow the wearer to instantly change the color of their lenses to virtually any hue of the rainbow. Whether you like your lenses clear, red, green, blue or purple, virtually any color can be obtained instantly by tuning a tiny electronic knob on the frames. See video of the prototype in action!
Pentax’s K10D 10.2 megapixel weather-resistant DSLR!
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007We’ve seen plenty of weather-proof compact shooters, but Pentax is going the extra mile with their new K10D DSLR, stuffing in 72 seals for resistance to water/dust. With a 10.2 megapixel CCD and a beefy feature set, the K10D is looking mighty attractive at $900 (11/06), but the real proof is in the pics, keep reading for some hot DSLR pr0n.
Picture: Lightsaber Umbrella
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007This umbrella’s handle has an LED flashlight that is bound to thrill and excite the whole legion of rabid Star Wars fans. It’s only $41!
Video of NEC’s cute Japanese-speaking robot
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007In this video, after a slow start, this very cute little NEC robot demonstrates an understanding for basic commands and responds when asked to mimic a microwave oven … and then a train.
The Items We Carry: What’s in your pockets?
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007The Items We Carry are the small things we put in our pockets or on our persons — the essentials we need to function daily at a basic level. Photo-set
Hands-on with Integra’s DHS-8.8 HD DVD player
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Integra is quietly showcasing its very first player to handle the high-definition format. Here are a number of closeups along with a little insight into the firm’s future HD plans.