Ugly Watch for Jocks February 27, 2006
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Unless you compete in some of those snow-trekking events where no one can ever see you, then you might not want this watch. Sometimes, modern products adopt the industrial or retro look and it works (Evoke-1 DAB radio) and sometimes it does not – as in the case of this watch, the Sports Utility Watch. The SUW is meant to be the SUV of watches, and if you’re looking for something that will kill another human being on impact, then it’s probably a fair comparison. This 1.5x2in slab of metal ,which will set you back around £90, boasts digital and analogue time, a light, stopwatch, compass and thermometer. I don’t know, but I really don’t see too many people shoving this baby under their tongue or up their ass. Then again….
Via OhGizmo
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CoolPad Dual-Network Phone February 27, 2006
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You'll not be finding this little beauty in your local Carphone Warehouse just yet but it just goes to show what's on the way. The CoolPad 728, from China, is being touted as the world’s first Windows CE-based smartphone to support dual networks simultaneously. That’s right, as your luxury yacht crosses time-zones and enters new geographies, this baby will keep on ticking thanks to supporting both GSM and CDMA networks. That means no swapping phones or SIM cards which, for anyone that travels, is a huge pain in the butt-hole. Here’s some of the specs just so you too can see what you’re missing:
OS:Windows CE 5.0 Chinese Simplified version
• Network:CDMA 800M/1900M / GSM 900M/1800M/1900M
• CPU:Samsung ARM9 S3C2410 266MHz
• Display:2.8" 240 x 320, 262144 color TFT LCD
• Weight:180g(including 1100mAh standard battery)
• Battery:1100mAh/1800mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer Battery
• Size:116 × 59 × 21.5mm
• supports WMA/WMV/MP3/WAV/MPG/AAC/MIDI/MMF/MP4/3GP formats
• supports streaming media
• 3D stereo surround sound system
• Full screen handwriting input method
• supports PPT, PDF, WORD, EXCEL formats
• 1.3-magepixel camera
• supports video clips with voice
• stores up to 3000 units contacts
• stores up to 2000 SMS with secure password protection
• External Memory:MINI SD card slot which support up to 1GB
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Caddy In Your Pocket February 27, 2006
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Not rich enough to hire a professional caddy? Crap at distances? Despite these handicaps, there is a golf product out there for you. It won’t improve your swing or aim but it might just let you screw up in style. The sureshotgps from Tee2Green is the smart way of understanding the stats of a course on the go and not looking like a complete amateur on an unfamiliar course. The GPS unit comes pre-loaded with up to 10 courses and you can download other courses you need them. So what else does it do? Well, it tells you the distance of each hole, including the distance from the front, centre and back of the green and then advises you on what club to use. It also identifies hazards on each hole by distance, allows you to record courses you play and save them to the device, and the bundled sureanalysis software will further analyse your games at the 19th watering hole by tracking stats of the game you just played. It costs about £230 which, considering the cost of most golf accessories, like very ugly sweaters and stupid pants, is pretty cheap. Via Tech Digest.
Panasonic, Olympus, Leica Join Forces, Captain Planet Style February 27, 2006
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Panasonic has decided to get a little help with their new line of DSLR cameras. This is the Lumix DMC-L1. This camera features a 2.5-inch high-resolution live LCD, Venus Engine II, 7.5-megapixel Live MOS sensor, Supersonic Wave Filter for dust reduction, image stabilizer and SD compatibility. Panasonic will also be using a Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50/F2.8-3.5 lens.
This partnership has been well in the works for well over a year and it is good to see this camera finally happening. This camera along with all other new products from Panasonic and Olympus will be on display at the PMA 2006 International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida.
A Modernized Piggy Bank February 27, 2006
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This piggy is divided up into four sections: Save, Spend, Donate, and Invest. Yeah, piggy banks might be a little outdated, but it could still be a nice learning tool for wee lads. Kids need to know that investing money goes straight to the pig’s arse.
The humble Piggy Bank gets a 21 century makeover [Pocket-Lint]
Anty, a Robot for Hospitalized Children February 27, 2006
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This robot was developed by the Robotics & Multibody Research Group out of Brussels University. It is being described as an intelligent “huggy” robot that can help long-term hospitalized children. The robot will have the ability to walk, talk, show emotion and hug. This is the initial prototype and plans are stating that the final model will include a multifunctional LCD screen in its stomach. The advanced artificial intelligence will allows for Anty to develop different personalities and understand emotion.
Huggy robot for hospitalized children [We-make-money]
DIY Keylogger February 27, 2006
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Want to know what kind of fetish websites your roommate likes? Or prefer to monitor some chat rooms of your kids? Do it with a keylogger. And now you can build one yourself. All it takes it a little a lot of electronic know-how. Gizmodo does not condone the usage of a keylogger and it may also be illegal to use in your country. So build at your own discretion. Check out the linkage for the full instruction page.
DIY Keylogger [Keelog]
USB, The Champion of Pleasant Aromas February 27, 2006
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There’s been a parade of USB gadgets lately and today brings us yet another one. The USB Fragrance Oil Burner houses a small stainless steel hot plate where you can warm up scented oils or pastilles, one of which is included with the burner. The LED indicator lights up when in use and there’s a semi-transparent cover over the burner, handy in case the relaxing aromas lull you to sleep. The £10 burner weighs only three ounces and comes with a five foot USB cable.
Product Page [USB Geek]
Sony Ericsson W530 Sighting February 27, 2006
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Some photos have popped up of this Sony Ericsson Walkman phone. It is the W530, codenamed Mulan. It is an entry level clamshell phone that has dual displays, camera and an MP3 player. The phone uses Sony’s latest proprietary memory, the M2 Micro stick. These are still spy photos and we are anticipating an official announcement this week.
Is this the Sony Ericsson Walkman W530 / Mulan [Newlaunches]
The Zentai Suit, For All Your Personal Needs February 27, 2006
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Here’s something that’s sure to turn heads at the office. The Zentai catsuit is brought to us by our fine friends at eBay (well, the seller sibao8000 to be exact). As we all know, Zentai suits are used to draw attention away from actors on stage, though much of the information on the suit in question seems to have been lifted directly off Wikipedia’s entry on Zentai. Apparently, it is “in vogue” to walk around in a skintight body suit with curved pointy horns protruding from the head. According to the seller, the suit is “very attractive and sexy” and “durable and beautiful.” Looking this cool will set you back—as of now—£23.99, though. It’s unisex, too, meaning you can share the fun with everybody whom you’re sure to attract.
Zentai Suit [eBay]
Scotland’s Falkirk Wheel February 27, 2006
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This isn’t strictly a gadget—and it’s even a couple of years old—but we think you’ll forgive this weekend foray into “Oh, wow!” engineering. This bit of concrete and steel is the Falkirk Wheel, a boat lift connecting two canals near Falkirk, Scotland.
Thanks to Archimedes’ principle (floating objects displace their own weight), each water-filled caisson weighs the same amount. That allows the entire counter-balanced tip to bring boats—water and all—up or down to the next canal using just a 1.5 kilowatt-hours of energy—the same amount of energy it takes to boil eight kettles of water.
Falkirk Wheel [Wikipedia]
Space Invaders on Your Wall February 27, 2006
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Relive the halcyon days of your youth with these Space Invaders decals from wall graphics company Blik. Available in assorted colours, you get a pack of eight of the 13-inch diameter stick-on invaders along with the missile base that will keep you safe for around £25. All you need is a couple of sixpacks to get the room spinning and some Space Invaders sound effects... who needs an Xbox 360?
Invader [Blik]
Site Lists Top Digital Cameras February 27, 2006
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Now there’s a place you can go to find out the top 100 most-frequently-used makes and models of digital cameras used to take pictures uploaded to photo sharing website Flickr. There’s also a column that names the top camera manufacturers represented in Flickr uploads.
Here’s an exquisite example of data mining, where recent uploads are sampled using some pretty tricky technology. Taking a look at the list right now, it looks like Canon dominates, with seven out of the top 10 cameras used, with the top three manufacturers lining up as Canon, Sony and then Nikon.
Take a look at the complete list here.
Retro-Cool Smeg Refrigerators February 27, 2006
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If your crib is getting to be a little bit too modern-looking, now it’s time to funk it up a bit with some retro-refrigeration. Smeg is offering these old-fashioned refrigerators with a large selection of colors including those seen above. So if you’re looking to sing the praises of the Union Jack or want a refrigerator to match that pink Razr you just picked up, perhaps you’ve just found something that’s chillin’ enough.
SMEG’s Colorful Refrigerators [Born Rich]
Mighty Morphin’ Sony TAV-L1 HDTV and Audio System February 27, 2006
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Just look at this morphing TV/audio contraption from Sony: the TAV-L1 first presents itself as a big speaker cabinet, but then the front part slides down to reveal a 32-inch HD LCD screen. Equipped with a DVD player on board, it’s a 2.1 home theatre in a box with a 100-watt sub along with left and right speakers that use Sony’s S4 processing to simulate surround sound. Available in a glossy white or black finish, it’s expected to be available in May for around £3,500. Sony says a 40-inch model is soon to follow.
Sony Reveals Radical Theatre System [Smarthouse]
Pinnacle PVR USB Key February 27, 2006
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This very cute little terrestrial TV tuner with included PVR software records television in MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and DivX formats and sells for about £49.99. While the PVR software isn’t actually on the key itself, it’s certainly a compelling idea.
Pinnacle Announces USB Stick with Built-in PVR [Digital MediaThoughts]
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