Haier Corporation and Freescale Semiconductor yesterday demonstrated the world’s first Ultra-Wideband (UWB) enabled television displaying video streamed from a media server without any cables. Now sending video to televisions without wires is hardly new folks, is it, but the key thing here is that UWB will allow multiple wireless products to all mix and stream together at the super fast throughput needed for high definition video and audio. So we’re kind of looking at the future of high speed living room…
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iPod Battery Freedom.
The iPod Battery Freedom program. $99.99 gives you a lifetime battery replacement/recycle service for iPods. So let me get this straight, Apple is selling a product which for some weird reason chews through batteries every 18 months, and instead of complaining people just look to third party solutions to paper over the product’s failings? Hmm…that’s what I call consumer blindness indeed. Simply purchase the iPod Battery Freedom service and select the Self-Restore option to send your iPod to us on your…
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Welcome to the Red Ferret Journal – tantalisingly tasteful, tacky and taut tech trivia. Still working on the comments issue, but in the meantime our Music Wiki has been updated to fit in with the overall Ferret ambience. Hope you like it! While we’re on the subject, I’ve included a new link button to Help a Child. If you get the time and inclination why not use it?
Read MoreCamp Royale.
The Super Camper. Well, if you’ve got to keep moving home, it might as well be a nice one!
Read MoreBitTorrent circus.
It’s official. BitTorrent is not dangerous. In fact it is jolly useful in oh so many ways. Thank you for clarifying things John Dvorak. No thanks to you, Microsoft. Simple Lies, Told as Fact. There is no spyware in BitTorrent. There is no way BitTorrent is being tricked into delivering spyware. We hear that BitTorrent files are “infected.” What specific to BitTorrent is infected? Is it the BitTorrent initiation files? Or is it the payload? If it’s the payload (the media…
Read MoreDelta Jones.
The Delta II Reflex Keypad claims to be 4 to 5 times faster than conventional mobile phone keypads in the same form factor. Hmm..have we heard this tune somewhere before…? It’s fast. Delta II typing speeds average 23 wpm using one hand, to 30+ wpm using both hands. Current 12-button mobile phone keypads average a grueling 8 wpm using one or both hands. It’s small. Single-hand operation. Fits easily into the tiniest smartphones, yet has buttons that are large enough…
Read MoreBay watch.
The MomoBay MX-3A USB Hard Drive/Hub/Reader. Ladies and gen’lmen, further to our stated aim of bringing you only the finest in convergent, combinant, connective contraptions, we proudly present a multifunction hard drive enclosure with integral USB hub and 7–in-1 card reader. Ugly ain’t it? MX-3 is a multifunction drive kit which works as USB2 Hard Drive/ 7in1 Memory Card Reader/ USB2 Hub in one unit. It can read and write 7 types of memory cards including MMC, SD, MS, MS PRO, CF…
Read MoreFeeling flash?
The Transcend JetFlash DSC flash drive camera. Take one 128MB USB 1.1 Flash drive, shoehorn in a 1.3 megapixel camera (interpolated?) and throw in some free software, blinking LEDs and a cable. Charge $50.10. Profit. Easily fitting into your pocket, this digital camera combined with a USB flash drive, allows you to take pictures anywhere, anytime!
Read MoreIkoo Scooter.
The IKOO Contemporary Electric Scooter. Well if contemporary means funky design, this fits the bill all right. Charge time 4–6 hours, 600W power, max speed 18 mph, max range 18 miles. Oooh, and the accessory pack gives you a mesh grill covered headlight for that real Hummer off-road look. Standard features include; key ignition, motorcycle style twist-throttle, and power monitor gage. The Ikoo is re-powered with a “smart charging” quick charger (included) with an automatic shut off to prevent overcharging…
Read MoreEssential USB projects.
The Essential Guide to USB Projects is an excellent read. Especially if you want to do things like boot from a USB flash drive and other rather useful stuff. In this guide, PCstats will reveal eleven tips, tricks and projects for getting more out of your current USB memory drives than you may have known was possible. From the mundane to the insane, we’re sure you’ll find something here that’s worth trying, so let’s begin!
Read MoreWorld 66
World66. Clever clever travel site that uses wiki type Zope technology to let anyone add or edit reviews and travel material. Currently at 67,000 articles covering 10,000 destinations and what’s more it’s all smartphone and PDA friendly for instant access on the move. Awesome idea folks! World66 is a collaborative project to create an open content travel guide. This means that virtually anyone can edit our articles simply by clicking on the [edit] link. So, if you: * Have trekked…
Read MoreTelevision gallery.
BEI Motorized Artwork. Behold, pieces of art which roll up at the touch of a remote control button to reveal – your plasma television. Ta-da. OK Frank, roll it down again, nothing on as usual. Around $2650.00. See also Vutec’s Art Screen.
Read MoreDa bendy bike.
The Uri Geller Bend It-Bag It Bike. Two weird things here. One, Uri Geller is still alive? Two, he’s selling bicycles now? Sheesh! £299.95 including groovy helmet. The Uri Geller Bend it-Bag it Bike is built in one of the best cycle factories in the world to the very highest engineering standards.The complete package is delivered to your door ready to unfold and ride…
Read MoreJingle jangle.
Jingle Ring. $29.95. Hey, if you can swap out your mobile handset ringtone at the drop of a hat, why not your landline phone, eh? You can even create your own home phone tone. How’s that for 21st century telecommunications wizardry? Oh and English Butler sounds intriguing. This electronic telephone ringer allows you to replace the sound of that annoying ring! Its new microchip technology lets you choose one of eight exciting pre-recorded jingles:…You can also record your voice or favorite music….
Read MoreStar Wars Saber Game.
The Star Wars Lightsaber Battle Game. Dude, you so want to make out like the Star Wars Kid, don’t ya? Well here’s your chance. Find a TV, plug in and feel the force…of the family’s laughter. No wonder Hans did it solo! $49.99. Slash your war through a galaxy far, far away. Grab your lightsaber and enter the exciting world of the Jedi. . . right in your living room! Swing your powerful lightsaber…Innovative wireless technology lets your lightsaber interact with…
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