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Casio Hybrid GPS Tracks both in and outdoors

Posted by David on January 13, 2010 · 0 Comment

Casio are launching a new hybrid GPS camera that aims to track where you are when you capture photos both in and outdoors. It achieves this by using a mixture of GPS data and accelerometer data. The theory behind the Hybrid GPS system is that most cameras, if not all, spend most of their time out of sight of a GPS lock and thus, you can’t really get a fix most of the time. By getting a fix with the [...]

Filed in: Car Gadget, External Articles

Rumour: Apple iPhone 4G Coming in May

Posted by David on January 13, 2010 · 0 Comment

More rumours have been started saying that Apple are looking to launch the next gen iPhone (4th gen model) in May rather than waiting for an official announcement in June like usual. The reason for this is that they are looking to counter Google who are looking at releasing a new Google Phone (perhaps a Nexus Two) around that time. In my opinion this rumour needs to be taken with a bucket load of salt [...]

Filed in: Cell Phones, External Articles

Razor/Sixth Sense Bringing Motion Control to PC

Posted by David on January 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

With the Wii’s MotionPlus on the market, and Microsoft’s Project Natal and Sony’s PlayStation Eye likely to hit this year, Valve, developers of hit series such as Half-Life, Left 4 Dead and Portal, showing support for Razer and Sixense’s new, as-yet-unnamed motion control hardware for the PC. The system uses electromagnetic fields to track movements along six axes, offering [...]

Filed in: Computers, Gaming

Panasonic 360-Degree Quick Steam/Dry Iron

Posted by David on January 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

Panasonic’s new 360° Quick Multidirectional Iron reduces ironing time and makes side-to-side movements easier and can be used in any direction. The oversized, non-stick titanium soleplate has an elliptical shape with pointed ends. It is also slightly curved outward – this assists in making side-to-side movements smoother and allows you to remove wrinkles in any direction. According to Panasonic, [...]

Filed in: Home Gadgets

Casio Green Slim Projector Line

Posted by David on January 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

This week at CES, Casio debuts its Green Slim Projector, equipped with mercury-free laser and LED hybrid lighting that can achieve brightness up to 3,000 lumens. This means it can be used for data projection in well-lit rooms – removing the need to draw the shades or switch off lights.Up until now, any projector brighter than 2000 lumens has required a high pressure mercury lamp. Casio’s [...]

Filed in: Computers

Skiff 11.5-inch Touchscreen Electronic Paper Reader

Posted by David on January 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

Skiff is previewing its new electronic reader at CES this year. At a quarter of an inch thick, the Skiff Reader is the thinnest device of its kind. Not everything about it is small, however; its 1200 x 1600 pixel, 11.5-inch screen is the largest and highest-resolution consumer e-reading display yet.The Skiff Reader’s display utilizes a thin, flexible sheet of stainless-steel foil. Developed by LG, [...]

Filed in: Media Gadgets

K2 Eco Inline Skates

Posted by David on January 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

K2 skates announced an industry first the environmentally-friendly ECO Inline Skates. Not only are the boots and laces made from recycled plastic bottles, but the wheel frame is made from one of the most sustainable materials on the planet, bamboo. K2 Eco’s Mao bamboo frame i inexpensive and very strong. Bamboo can have a greater tensile strength than steel. Thanks to its fine fiber structure, [...]

Filed in: Miscellaneous Gadgets

RadarGolf Ball-Tracker System

Posted by David on January 12, 2010 · 0 Comment

RadarGolf Ball Tracking System, which uses an embedded RFID tag in the balls and a compact hand-held device which locates the golf ball. The handheld unit “beeps” when pointed at the ball and is effective at a distance of 40 to 125 feet. The tag is extremely small and is built into the ball at the time of manufacture. The tag could be easily included in any commercial golf ball though until [...]

Filed in: Miscellaneous Gadgets

Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer

Posted by David on January 11, 2010 · 0 Comment

Sony always has a stunning display of new products at CES. This year was no different, with many additions to their current category line-ups as well as a few new categories including the very popular 3D and Internet-connected television categories. Even more impressive, however, is their new Dash, a 7-inch screen device described by Sony as an “Internet access device”. More than 1,000 [...]

Filed in: Computers, Media Gadgets

Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & 6000

Posted by David on January 11, 2010 · 0 Comment

Olympus’ unique range of waterproof, shockproof and freeze proof TOUGH cameras has grown with the addition of the 12 Megapixel TOUGH-8000 and the 10 Megapixel TOUGH-6000. Both models feature 3.6x wide zoom lenses, great for taking awesome wide-angle photos of rugged terrain and for zooming in on the distant bits that you can’t get to. Blur caused by camera shake is virtually eradicated on the [...]

Filed in: Media Gadgets

Vizio Offer Three Razor Handheld LED TV

Posted by David on January 11, 2010 · 1 Comment

Vizio has introduced three new handheld LED devices, making a huge mark on the new mobile television market. VIZIO will offer three Razor LED models with a depth of less than 1”, including one capable of receiving broadcasts using the new ATSC-M/H mobile/handheld platform that can be operate in moving vehicles. The VMB070 has a 7” display, the VMB090 has a 9” display and the VMB100 has a 10” [...]

Filed in: Home Gadgets

Smartfish ErgoMotion Keyboard

Posted by David on January 11, 2010 · 1 Comment

Smartfish introduces the ErgoMotion Keyboard, the world’s first intelligent keyboard that prevents Repetitive Stress Injury. The keyboard features a patented motion-system that studies your typing frequency, and subtly changes your hand and wrist position while you work. The ErgoMotion Keyboard features a patented ErgoMotion technology that interacts with you, operated by a sophisticated intelligence [...]

Filed in: Computers

Kodak PlaySport Zx3 Pocket Camera is Waterproof

Posted by David on January 11, 2010 · 0 Comment

At CES, Kodak had their Kodak PlaySport Zx3 camcorder on show that is capable of capturing HD video at 1080p. The camera is similar to the Zi8 and has many of the same features but now with added ruggedness as well as being waterproof up to 3 meters. When launched the Zx3 will cost $149.99 but you’ll need to supply your own memory card as the camcorder has very little internal memory. The camera [...]

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Casio XJ-A Series Projectors Launched

Posted by David on January 11, 2010 · 0 Comment

Casio have created a new projector called the Casio XJ-A series that aims to be “clean and green” according to their press release. The projector achieves this by using laser LED hybrids rather than mercury lamps. The projector is capable of up to 3000 lumens brightness. The projector it’s self actually looks quite impressive. It’s slim at 43mm and weighs just 2.3KG. Depth and width dimensions [...]

Filed in: Computers, External Articles

Powermat Leads Wireless Charging with Next Generation Line

Posted by David on January 11, 2010 · 0 Comment

Powermat showed us where the future is headed in terms of battery capabilities and new ways to charge them. You’re familiar with how Powermat works: you slip on Powermat’s case onto your iPhone or BlackBerry, or attach the corresponding plug to your device of choice, and place it on the mat for wireless charging. The problem with the current line-up is that the “mats” themselves can [...]

Filed in: Cell Phones, Computers

Sling Media Sling Touch Control 100

Posted by David on January 11, 2010 · 0 Comment

Sling Media unveiled the Sling Touch Control 100 for television service providers. The Sling Touch Control 100 is a next-generation, touch-screen device with an interface based on Sling Media’s popular SlingGuide™ electronic program guide. It interacts with and controls SlingGuide-enabled DVRs as well as most line-of-sight controlled audio-visual devices. The Sling Touch Control 100 comes in [...]

Filed in: Media Gadgets