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hardware July 9, 2010 posted by
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Potato Chip Machine – make ’em, bake ’em, sell ’em…profit?

Gotta 40 meter long room? Then you could start up in business with this turnkey potato chip machine. From raw potatoes to finished seasoned packaged chips in less time than it takes to get a cholesterol checkup. Fabtastic. […and here’s an Indian alternative].  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTXekywYflw  Our Potato Chips Production Line uses fresh potatoes as the raw materials. It can produce crisp and high quality potato chips. We design these potato chips machines with latest and the most advanced technology. We have exported…


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hardware July 9, 2010 posted by
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HDBaseT – new standard to replace ‘ageing’ HDMI home A/V interface

So the people in the home audio visual industries have just come together again to agree a new cable and interface standard called HDBaseT to replace HDMI. Aw c’mon people, you’re having us on right? You expect everyone to throw away their new flat screen television, set top boxes and other living room A/V peripherals next year just to ‘upgrade’ to the new standard? Dream on. This kind of what I call wanton stupidity, where an industry delivers a sub-standard…


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hardware July 7, 2010 posted by
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Terminator 6 – multifunctional slimming system

This Terminator 6 ‘multifunctional slimming system’ has us a bit spooked. It’s not that we’re worried about the prospect of Skynet taking over our beauty salons, it’s more an irrational fear of this product spawning yet another dire digitally enhanced Arnie sequel, which would really be too much. Anyhoo, this thing can’t morph into different shapes (we hope) but it can and does use ultrasound to tackle cellulite, features a ‘tripolar’ fat burning function, and throws a vacuum and laser…


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cool tech July 6, 2010 posted by
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Ecoped CityGo – hybrid electric scooter for the modern mover

The EcoPed CityGo is a Canadian built hybrid electric bike that scoots around for up to 60 kms per 7 hour charge. It’s hybrid because it also comes with bicycle pedals, so you can use your leg muscles if your juice runs out mid-journey. Top speed is 32 km/h, it has ABS brakes and an ignition lock, but we’re talking 59 kg in weight here, so good luck pedaling to work every day. No license needed. Priced at around C$1200. CityGo…


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cool tech June 11, 2010 posted by
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Millimeter Wave TV Camera – can see behind walls and obstructions

This unprepossessing lump of hardware is a Millimeter Wave TV Camera which can capture images of things behind obstacles like plywood walls and suchlike. The tech, based around radio wave sensitivity, is still very new, and the quality of the resulting images are not amazing, but it looks like something that could be very useful in the future for finding people in smoke filled buildings and other emergency scenarios. “With conventional optical cameras, it’s not possible to take pictures through…


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Awesome June 9, 2010 posted by
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Ubiquitous QuickBoot – Android boot up in 1 second

The new Ubiquitous Quick Boot system powers up a standard Android system from cold in 1 second. Don’t believe? Check the video below. Or this one. Oh yes, please Mr Engineer man.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVY7aKvUg9w  By preferentially restoring memory area necessary for booting system from nonvolatile storage to the RAM, the boot time has become overwhelmingly quick compared to other methods. In the implementation example of Android, it has taken only one second to restore from the moment power is turned on…


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Gadgets June 8, 2010 posted by
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Central Engineering MR04A – the ultimate security cabinet system

The rather clever Central Engineering MR04A Security Cabinet (catchy name, dudes) is an RFID based system which can manage and control access to devices and objects such as keys, medicines, mobile phones or tapes etc using a computer controlled scanning system. Just stick the RFID tags onto your items and the system does the rest, automatically logging them in and out of the cabinet as they’re used and returned. The thing also keeps a computerised history log of what’s been in and out…


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Awesome June 4, 2010 posted by
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Steal This Product! – 21 of the Coolest Open Source Hardware Projects in the World

Open Moto X. Fancy being part of an open source electric motorbike racing team? Now’s your chance. Greasy hands optional, knowledge of community protocol (and battery tech?) essential. Ben NanoNote. Ultra small Linux handheld computer with full GPL license and some super cool specifications for hackers everywhere. Great example of what you can do with an enthusiastic and knowledgable team behind you.


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Eco Friendly June 3, 2010 posted by
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Republic Bikes – the one stop online DIY bike shop

Fancy a lime green fixie bike with clashing red tyres? You’ve got it. Republic Bikes is your genuine one stop, online kaleidoscopic bike shop. Choose your colours, frighten your friends. There’s a selection of models on offer to customise, ranging from skinny shod Lycra loving scream machines to more sedate Dutch cruisers with fat tires and lazy cool, complete with handlebar baskets. Priced at $399 and up.  Republic Bike assembles custom bicycles based on shared design. We develop designs and offer components…


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cool tech April 7, 2010 posted by
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New Robots Build and Scrutinize Solar Cells – Self replication next?

Using robots to build things isn’t new. But robots that can build solar cells in 30 minutes, then evaluate their own work definitely is. The folks at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado have created multitasking robots that can build semiconductors for solar cells on six-inch-square plates of glass, plastic or flexible metals in around half an hour. It can also analyze glitches and measure light absorption at the same time. Each robot operates as a central hub, dishing…


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New Robots Build and Scrutinize Solar Cells – Self replication next?
Gadgets April 7, 2010 posted by
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Coleman Multi-Tool Lighter – The only lighter Hannibal will ever need

Whether you’re an “outdoor enthusiast” or Hannibal from the A-Team, this Coleman Multi-Tool Lighter is pretty darn cool. It has a bunch of Swiss Army knife fold-out bits; wood saw, bottle opener, nail file and blade as well as a refillable, wind resistant light with weather cover. This this may just save you from a nasty case of exposure. US$25.99 Ideal for outdoors activities such as camping, boating, hiking, etc., this Coleman lighter comes in very handy. It features a…


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Coleman Multi-Tool Lighter – The only lighter Hannibal will ever need
Gadgets April 1, 2010 posted by
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22 Inch Flip Down Car Monitor Player – Home theatre on the way home

Forget your dinky back-of-the-headrest DVD screens, how about an upgrade to this monster 22 Inch Flip Down Car Monitor Player with dome lights? It has a 1400 x 900 screen, two video and one audio input, works with PAL or NTSC signals and has an IR remote control. Best of all it has a built-in dome light which you’ll need, as this thing will take up some serious roof real estate, especially if little Sally and Tommy both want one….


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22 Inch Flip Down Car Monitor Player – Home theatre on the way home
Gadgets March 16, 2010 posted by
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Snow Joe 622U1 Electric Snow Thrower

Is it too late for snow blowers, I wouldn’t know. Whichever, this Snow Joe 622U1 Electric Snow Thrower will clean up your driveway or pathway quick-smart and quietly. It can clear a path 48cm wide (19″) and 28cm (11″) deep and move 360kg (800lbs) of snow per minute, all via the power of electrons. It has an adjustable chute so you can blow the snow over your fence and when you’re done it folds up nice and neatly. US$249.99. Responding…


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Snow Joe 622U1 Electric Snow Thrower
hardware March 11, 2010 posted by
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Fiskars Momentum Reel Mower – More grunt for less push

This Fiskars Momentum Reel Mower adds some smarts to the good ol’ dependable push-powered reel mower. For starters they’ve added a large diameter, heavy-bladed cutting reel which acts as a flywheel, storing rotational momentum (aka power) and providing extra cutting force to chop through long grass or small twigs. They’ve also tweaked the drive system making it easier to push, made the cut height-adjustable and improved the cutting up against edges. Sounds great if you like exercise with your lawn…


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Fiskars Momentum Reel Mower – More grunt for less push
future tech March 5, 2010 posted by
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Neuralieve Headache Management System – is this the beginning of the end for migraines?

US company Neuralieve has just grabbed a big win with the results of a trial of its handheld Headache Management System which, according to a recent study reported in The Lancet journal, managed to significantly reduce pain in around 40% of test patients compared to 22% for the placebo. The system works by injecting a pulse of energy into the ‘electrical storm’ in the brain that presages a major headache, thereby stopping it from getting worse. It basically sounds as though you apply…


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