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cool tech January 5, 2011 posted by Scott

Warpia Stream HD wirelessly streams HD video and audio from your laptop to a TV

Wirelessly streaming real-time high definition for audio and video from a laptop seemed to be a far off dream, as all first generation devices were a little lack-luster. Most current devices for this are still climbing their way up, but haven�t been nearly promising as the Warpia Stream HD.� This will provide both high definition audio and video that is stutter free. This streamer comes in two parts; the transceiver and the main base station. It works just how you…

future tech January 5, 2011 posted by Scott

New software being developed can detect Photoshopped images using “ballistics” technology

If you have a good eye, it can be easy to spot an image that’s been Photoshopped. Of course, the best image alterations can be nigh undetectable, which can pose problems if you absolutely must know if the picture is genuine. This is why one Dartmouth scientist, Hany Farid, has been working on a piece of software that is the equivalent of gun ballistics for pictures. First, the software analyzes the image and compares it to a database of the…

Fun & Games January 5, 2011 posted by Scott

Fling adds a physical joystick to your tablet

What’s the fun in playing a video game with a virtual joystick? That’s a question asked by many tablet owners out there. I know I’ve refrained from playing many joystick-enabled games on my iPad for this very reason. Thankfully companies out there like Ten One Design are looking out for us. They’ve just announced their new Fling joystick. This little device uses the same sort of clever hack as putting conductive thread on the tip of your glove to make…

Gadgets January 4, 2011 posted by Nigel

Valkee Bright Light Headset – banish the winter blues in just 10 mins a day

The Valkee Bright Light Headset is a portable light treatment device which promises to banish the winter darkness blues by beaming bright light into your ears. Yeah ears. The principle is the same as the more traditional SAD therapy, but apparently by beaming it directly towards the brain you can achieve better results in less time. In fact in recent tests, 9 out of 10 depressed patients experienced ‘total relief’ of symptoms after daily doses of just 8 – 10 minutes of…

huh..? January 4, 2011 posted by Nigel

Convoy Call – talk to neighbors travelling on the same highway

Want to be sociable on your travels but ditched your CB radio in 1980? Then try Convoy Call. Just dial (866) 583-6913 and the extension number 9342-4986, enter in your current highway number and chat away to other callers. Just try not to crash, okay? Tags: convoy+call, highway+chat, cb

Eco Friendly January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

nPower PEG charges your gadgets using kinetic energy

Being able to charge your mobile gadgets is pretty important. After all, with a drained battery, a phone or MP3 player isn’t going to do much good, is it? There are a variety of portable battery solutions out there, but what if you’re also trying to be eco-friendly when charging your gadgets? Sure, you have the option of going solar, but that depends on good sunshine. Wind power is good, as long as you can keep a steady breeze. So…

general January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

Best Buy to launch ‘Buy Back’ program for your used electronics

Don’t you hate how technology is outdated by the time you get it home and open the box? It seems like only a short time later there is a new model out with features you could only dream of. Well according to some leaked documents, Best Buy is looking to cash in on this trend. Being purported as �protection against obsolescence,� Best Buy’s new Buy Back program will let you bring in your TV, Laptop, or mobile phone, and they…

Gadgets January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

UwaterG2 is the world’s smallest waterproof MP3 player

The UWaterG2 is a new MP3 player that is likely the smallest one you�ve ever seen. Boasting a tiny 0.9x3x4.5 centimeter body, this is likely the world�s smallest MP3 ever. Well, one that is waterproof anyway. A twist and lock earphone jack makes sure that water stays out, along with corrosion that might normally damage other devices with a regular jack. It can hold about 2 GB, which is about 500-600 songs or 5 audio books and has a 6…

Gadgets January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

Analarm Watch is your silent wakeup call

How many times have you set an alarm, and freaked out because the sound from it startled you? This new Analarm Watch designed by Industrial Facility and manufactured by Japan�s IDEA wakes you up through vibration instead of an overly obnoxious sound. It was made to look like the analog tabletop alarm clock, but has been shrunk down to a wrist-sized format. Though it may be a little bulky for everyday wear, it can certainly wake you up in a…

Awesome January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

iRobot Scooba 230 is the tiniest cleaning robot

How long have we been waiting to have a little robot come into our homes and clean up all of our little messes? Well, the new iRobot Scooba 230 will squeegee your floors, and has a wet, dry and scrub ability that will make you glad you got one of these. It�s not huge, but while you�re out for a while, this little guy can keep going until it�s battery gives out. The Scooba 230 isn�t even 4 inches tall…

but is it art? January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

USB Typewriter blends old and new tech

We have so many fancy new toys in the world of electronics. But there are those of us that would like to go back to the old way of things�or at least pretend that we are. This new-fangled piece of machinery is a USB keyboard for a Mac, PC, or iPad. Obviously it looks a lot more awesome with an iPad as there is some awkwardness that would be prevalent with a PC or a Mac, but it�s still pretty…

Awesome January 3, 2011 posted by Nigel

DeleteMe – awesome new service deletes those online accounts you don’t want any more

DeleteMe is a cool new service which helps you regain control of your online personality by deleting accounts you no longer wish to maintain. Just sign up for the particular account you need vaporizing and the DeleteMe team will go off and do the deed for you. No hassle, no time-wasting. The service costs $10 per account, and as well as covering the obvious targets like MySpace, Facebook, Hotmail, AOL, eHarmony etc, they’ll also remove your details from Google search results, YouTube…

but is it art? January 3, 2011 posted by Scott

Chameleon Lamp magically changes color

Not all gadgets need to have an especially useful purpose in life. Sometimes they are manufactured and purchased for nothing more than our own amusement. Take, for instance, this Color Copying Chameleoon Lamp for instance. His name is Huey, if you were wondering. This strange little lamp acts much as you would imagine. Place it on an object, and the light emitted matches the color of it. This is done with the cunning use of multi-color LEDs and a fancy…

Gadgets January 3, 2011 posted by Scott

iPhone alarm glitch forced many to sleep in unintentionally

Did you find yourself rolling out of bed a little later than expected over the weekend? If you own an iPhone and use it as an alarm, then there’s a good chance that you did. Thanks to a glitch with the iOS, non-recurring alarms weren’t working for the first two days of the new year. Perhaps it was Apple’s way of telling everyone to take it easy for a couple days. Of course, for those needing to get to work,…

Gadgets January 3, 2011 posted by Scott

Handbag Lamp Ball lights up your purse

What’s more annoying than getting a call when you�re phone is lost in your bag? Missing said call because, despite the fact that there aren�t many places it could be, the phone manages to elude you in the deep dark depths of the abyss�I mean, your bag. Now you�re thinking, if only there were a way I could manage to become Mary Poppins and carry a lamp around in my bag so I could see. Well, that just became a…

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