With identity theft all around us we must take care when chucking away our documents. The USB powered paper shredder is ideal to get rid of your documents securely. The shredder is portable and will fit in a laptop bag and can be carried around. There are 2 ways to power the device. The first is by USB (which is where it gets the name from), or you can use AA batteries should you not have a USB source anywhere near you.
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The Power Brick is a new battery device which is high capacity. It has a 2400Mah capacity allowing it to charge a regular mobile phone or iPod about three times before it needs recharging it's self. It weighs less then 100g and can be charged by USB. Outputs on this device are a plenty too. It comes with "tips" for Nokia (x2), Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola/Blackberry/mini USB, iPod, PSP and digital cameras. Also in the pack is a retractable USB cable which connects the tips to the battery. Full charge can be held for 3 months and the on/off switch is located on the side. So you do not loose all the bits and bobs included, the package comes with a small white case too.
For those who are out and about a lot, this small package could be a nice source of power should you need to make a call and your phone is dead.
It costs just £14.99 also which is not bad considering it contains all the above tips for a ton of devices.
Credit card fraud happens quite often around the world. PIN codes do not seem to be enough protection as people skim, duplicate and record what you are typing in to a PIN code machine. The latest idea is to have more security added. To use it a password is needed which is generated on the spot as and when needed. The cool thing about this credit card security device is that the pass wording system is actually on the card in the form of small numbered keys and an ultra thin screen. It is known as a credit card embedded authentication device and is made by two companies named Innovative Card Technologies and eMue Technologies.
To use the device you need to enter a secret PIN on to the cards keypad. A numeric password to use just once will appear on the screen. To use the card the password must be first entered on to either a web browser, ATM or in a store, followed by the card. No PIN number is entered on the actual receiving device such as the ATM. By switching where the PIN code is entered, the security is increased because of hidden cameras that could have been tracking what you entered on the keypad of the ATM. This device is not actually available yet, but there is mention of it floating around a lot of trade shows.
Nice idea! and I do hope to see security pushed even further with debit and credit cards.
Nanowires could be working their way in to technology soon. Wires that are 1000 times thinner then a human hair are being tested to see how they react to exterior forces. If successful, a mixture of nanowires and and tiny microchips could power a pocket sized computer. Wouldn't it be cool having the power of NASA sat in your pocket.
A computer program has been developed which can actually predict the behaviour of these tiny little wires.
A few more details can be found over at LinkNotes and TechLivez and Physorg.
The fingers laptop stand costs just £15 and it perfect for trapping those loose cables while your laptop is unplugged. If you own a laptop and use it at a desk you will be familiar with the cables just dropping down the back which can be annoying. Thanks must go out for this simple idea 
Built from clear acrylic it does look quite smart too. The finger sections are cut by laser. Also, when the laptop rests on the stand it allows for more comfortable typing and better airflow to the vents underneath most laptops.
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This OLED screen comes from Samsung and measures 4.3 inches. The cool thing about the screen is that it's bendable. It has a 480 x 272 resolution. This is not the first bendable screen, but we are glad to see another company starting to create them. It wont be long now till roll up screens are common place.
Via: Gadgets Guide
If you want a large screen, but don't want to pay out large chunks of cash then the Alien Tech LCD projector could be a good option for you. It costs £149.99 from Menkind and can throw a 60" screen on to a wall. It weighs just 1.5 kilos and easy easy to transport around. Built in sound also eliminates the requirement of carrying around speakers. It will connect to a TV, DVD Player, VCR, Camcorder and all the games consoles.
It will project larger then 60" but that is the optimum screen size for good quality.
Not a bad idea and not a bad price at all. Available from here.
This dash comes from Nippon Seiki and is called the Wide Vision. It is a screen behind the clocks on the dash which can show a ton more details then your normal speed, RPM etc... Night vision is included as well as rear view cameras. Check out the video over at Gizmodo to see what it's all about.
Via: Gizmodo
The Stonehenge watch is like no other watch I have come across before. It is a portable Stonehenge with the miniature rocks all aligned up correctly as you would find at the real Stonehenge.
Here is the cool part... it actually does tell the time. By using the built in compass you spin around till you are facing north. You then insert the gnomon (the stick in the middle) and put it in front of the altar. Looking at the shadows you can then tell the real time. Obviously it wont work too well when the sun is not out or when it's dark.
Also, you can work out the correct seasons by working out which stone the first shadow of the day is cast upon. If it rises over the heel stone then it's the first day of summer.
For those who are lazy you just look at the time on the front of the pocket watch as it also features a regular watch. Wouldn't it be funny to whip it out next time someone asks you the time.
The Stonehenge watch will cost you $42.95 with shipping costing $12 for international.
By using infrared head, conduction and convection all in one the Total Chef Oven is able to cook fast. It cooks from the inside out which helps seal in the juices. Being able to broil, bake, BBQ, roast, grill, toast, steam, brown and heat it's perfect for the student type person. What we want to see is USB or wireless connectivity though so you can start cooking by telling it to from your bedroom with out leaving your computer. Unfortunately there isn't much gadgetness in this device though although it would come in handy for those traveling around. Available for $129.95 from FirstStreetOnline.
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Sandisk have launched the Sansa TakeTV video player. The TakeTV is a flash memory based device which when cradled has AV outputs compatible with your TV. The idea here is that you download video from your computer on to the TakeTV and then can watch the video on regular TV's which have AV inputs. The launch of the TakeTV also see's a beta release of Fanfare which is a service you can use to download video to your device. Formats supported are DivX, XVID and MPEG-4. The USB port works with both 1.1 and 2.0 and 2 models are available which are the 4GB model and 8GB model costing $99 and $149.99.
Via: PMPToday
QuickSilver have created a new phone which looks like PacMan. From the image on the phone it makes you wonder if this phone is intended to be whipped out of your wet suit while surfing away to catch that picture of a wave as it crashes over you. Looking very closely at the specs it seems to be packed of a few nice features such as a QVGA screen, GPRS and Edge, microSD and a USB port for connectivity. The idea is just concept at the moment, so I have no release date details or prices. Another picture can be found after the jump.
Via: Techviva