Archive for October, 2008
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
by Tim Stevens, posted Oct 28th 2008 at 8:29AM What’s better than a single low-power e-ink display? How about eight of them stuck together to form one massive sheet? NEC is indicating it can now tile up to eight displays together to achieve maximum reflective real estate, composed of digital sheets matching standard A4 (8.3- x 11.7-inches) and A3 (11.5- × 16.5-inches) sizes, the latter having only a 1mm border. Eight of those stitched in two rows of four could make a display nearly two feet tall and over five feet wide. No resolution specs are given, and the 10:1 contrast ratio is standard stuff, but these displays do offer 16-shades of grayscale — four times that offered by Oprah’s new favorite thing. (Read the full post about ‘NEC tiling e-ink displays for massive coverage’…)
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
FROM GAMERTELL - he axe-shaped Gene Simmons Axe Guitar is made for both Guitar Hero and Rock Band for the playstation 2 and PS3. It’s being sold for $79.99… MORE » Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed → Tags: ipod, players, gaming, buyers guides (Read the full post about ‘Rock out with your tongue out with the Gene Simmons Axe Guitar’…)
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
FROM GAMERTELL - He didn’t just hack the game to make it display a special message, but created an entirely new area in the game for his girlfriend to explore, filled with references to their memories together. MORE>> Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed → Tags: mobiles, robots, wireless, lcd (Read the full post about ‘Man hacks Chrono Trigger to propose to girlfriend’…)
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
We’ve all heard of seemingly miraculous instances of people losing parts of their brain and functioning normally afterwards because the human brain is a malleable organ. If you want to read about some wild examples of how the brain can alter itself to adjust to circumstances, take a look at the book The Brain That Changes Itself. So, it’s not surprising that our brains, collectively, are changing due to the way we use technology. Those who grew up in an era without web browsing and cell phones are probably much more aware of how our brains are different now. I know, for instance, that I store and access information from my brain differently than I used to 15 years ago. (Read the full post about ‘iBrain - New book tells us that texting and web browsing are changing our brains’…)
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Motorola is more famous for their line of cell phones more than anything else, but this time round the company takes a slightly different route by introducing a couple of portable GPS navigation systems that help you find your way around, especially in unfamiliar territory. These two models, the MOTONAV TN20 and TN30, will be available on an exclusive basis at RadioShack Corporation. Let us take a closer look at both devices right after the jump before coming to a conclusion as to whether they are worth bringing home or not. The Motorola MOTONAV TN20 is the lower end device of the two, but that doesn’t mean it lacks in terms of quality. (Read the full post about ‘Motorola rolls out MOTONAV TN20 and TN30′…)
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Intermec Inc. has announced a couple more commercial mobile receipt printers for businesses who want a low cost, wearable receipt printing solution for DSD/route accounting, retail queue busting and field service applications in the form of the PB2 and PB3. These lightweight printers measure 2″ and 3″ respectively in size, making them suitable for wearing while one is on the job without interference in movement and mobility. Both models seamlessly complement the Intermec CN3 series, and new CK3 mobile computers. The Intermec PB2 and PB3 printers can also be augmented by purchasing an optional magnetic stripe reader, letting workers be more flexible in their everyday work by accepting payments over their mobile computer or printer. (Read the full post about ‘Commercial mobile receipt printers from Intermec’…)
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
For those of you that fly all the time, I am sure that you are very familiar with that sometimes very painful feeling of when your ears pop. From a scientific point-of-view, this is a result of increased cabin pressure pressing the eardrum inwards, thus the ears can get stopped up. Most passengers try and stop this problem by yawning or chewing gum, but there is a technological alternative. The Ear Pressure Equalizer is a device about the size of a cellular phone that has the ability to suck air from the outer ear canal, creating a slight vacuum that gently pushes the eardrum back to its original position. You may be wondering if this device could be harmful. (Read the full post about ‘Ear Pressure Equalizer Handles Age-old Air Travel Problem’…)
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
by Joseph L. Flatley, posted Oct 27th 2008 at 1:42PM Once more it looks like Johns Hopkins has taken humanity a step closer to full-blown Borg-hood. A research team at the school has created water-soluble electronic materials that spontaneously assemble themselves into wires some 10,000 times smaller than a human hair, for potential uses that include regulating cell-to-cell communication, re-engineering neural networks, repairing damaged spinal cords and transforming individuals into cybernetically enhanced drones. The researchers also point out that the self-assembly principles used to create the nano-scale wires are based on those of beta-amyloid plaques (which have been associated with Alzheimers), so the research may someday lead to a better understanding of the disease. (Read the full post about ‘JHU researchers create self-assembling organic wires’…)
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Aliph’s Jawbone 2 has been out since May this year, but just in case you were interested in the technology but did not find the gold, silver and black colored headsets appealing, Aliph is now making Babbling Blue and Rambling Rose as two new choices. Both models will feature similar features on the Jawbone 2, so you can be assured that your Bluetooth headset will not be out of place with the rest of your fashion sense thanks to its sleek design. The Jawbone 2 uses medical grade plastic that ensures there won’t be any blemishes or skin irritation when you wear it, ergonomically fitting your face while boasting NoiseAssassin technology to help you get your vocal message across even when speaking in the noisiest of environments. (Read the full post about ‘Aliph Jawbone 2 gets two new colors’…)
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
by Darren Murph, posted Oct 27th 2008 at 9:31AM Not sure what exactly was so wrong with Blah Blah Black, Silver Tongue and Goldy Lips, but for those not really turned on by any of the aforementioned hues, you should probably set your navigator to the nearest Best Buy. Aliph has just introduced two new colors in the Jawbone family — Babbling Blue and Rambling Rosé (shown after the break) — which will be offered up exclusively at Best Buy Mobile. Same heralded Bluetooth headset, same $139.99 price tag — just with two new tints. (Read the full post about ‘Aliph brings Babbling Blue / Rambling Rosé Jawbones to Best Buy’…)
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