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announcement January 7, 2011 posted by Scott

Star Wars movies on Blu-ray are now available for pre-order

Star Wars fans have seen countless releases of the original three movies. I can think of at least five different versions of them that I’ve owned thus far. Sadly, I know I’ll be buying at least one more copy in the future. As of today all six movies are available for pre-order at Amazon. The movies will be released as a complete set for $140, or as individual trilogies for $70. Thankfully, Amazon already has them on sale for less,…

cool tech January 6, 2011 posted by Scott

Withings Blood Pressure Cuff for iPhone

How many of us have health problems these days? High blood pressure seems to be an ever-increasing problem, and monitoring your blood pressure can help your doctors as well as you. Lugging around a diaper-looking arm cuff and pump just to keep track of your blood pressure can be a bit much, so Withings took it upon themselves to make life easier for those of us who have to frequently check it. Behold the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor. This new…

hardware January 6, 2011 posted by Scott

ioSafe makes sure your portable data stays safe

If you have a lot of valuable data stored on an external drive, what happens if the drive is accidentally destroyed? You’d better hope you have backups. Of course, if you’re really protective of your information, you’ll also make very sure that nothing happens to that drive. One way to do that is to put it in a nigh-indestructible case. That’s exactly what the ioSafe is for. The ioSafe is an external hard drive that is encased in your choice…

hmm..interesting January 6, 2011 posted by Scott

Engage Keyboard makes subtle adjustments to keep your wrists comfortable

If you spend a lot of time typing away on a keyboard, there’s a good chance that you worry about developing RSI. This can be caused by repetitive motion during activities like typing. So how does one make sure to combat this? Well, ideally you should be able to setup your work area so that your arms, wrists, and hands are in the perfect position to not cause discomfort. However, perfection is always difficult to obtain. Another solution is this…

Fun & Games January 6, 2011 posted by Scott

TARDIS and Top Gear Speakers outed at CES

If you’re a fan of British television, you’re no doubt familiar with the likes of Dr. Who and Top Gear. And if you really fancy one of these shows, then you’ll be happy to know that you can show your love for them in the form of a desktop speaker from Speakal. No, not the same speaker, that would just be plain silly. Each show has it’s own. First, there is the Top Gear helmet speaker which pumps out 25W…

Gadgets January 6, 2011 posted by Scott

Aftermarket mirror adds OnStar to any car

If you’ve ever wanted the comfort of OnStar service in your car, you know that you have to get a new GM vehicle, or at least one that was already equipped with it. There has been no way aftermarket solution for adding this to your car. At least not until now. Soon the company will be launching a replacement rearview mirror that is equipped with that special blue button (and the other necessary buttons as well). This mirror can be…

Gadgets January 6, 2011 posted by Scott

Red Eye Mini is a universal remote for iPhone, iPod, and iPad

After all these applications and new functions that some of the iOS devices put out, you begin to wonder if they will eventually be able to wake us up and make us breakfast. One of which they can already do. Until our iPhones, iPods, and iPads learn how to cook, we can definitely settle on our devices also becoming a universal remote. The RedEye Mini is a little plug-in, that when combined with an app will turn your Apple device…

Gadgets January 5, 2011 posted by Scott

Netflix button soon to show up on remotes

Talk about some good advertising. Netflix has partnered with quite a few manufacturers to add their very own Netflix button to TV, Blu-ray, and media streaming device controllers. This spring, a big ole red button with the Netflix logo is going to be plastered on thousands of remotes. Memorex, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Haier, and Best Buy�s Dynex brand are among the list of manufacturers Netflix has paired with. Finally there will be a big red button for everyone…

Gadgets January 5, 2011 posted by Scott

MiLi iOS Device Dock gives your iPad HDMI output

There aren�t a ton docks with output functionality for iOS devices that can hold the iPad. So when I saw the MiLi HD that has an HDMI out, I was rather pleased to say the least. This small dock has a very modern feel, and a sort of spacey design. It is white and a bright light blue, and looks round, but drops off into an angle for the dock. It�s not very big, so the blue band that runs…

Gadgets January 5, 2011 posted by Scott

AutoVue Lane Departure Warning System

Driving can be a scary thing for some people. Tunnel vision, the threat of falling asleep, and the annoying people who just can�t seem to pay attention and think it�s still alright to drive a piece of machinery that weighs a ton. Every time you get into a vehicle, you risk your life because you have no idea what other drivers are doing, if they could be under the influence or what have you. Iteris is making the roads a…

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…

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…

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