by Matthew on May 31, 2009
WickedLasers asked if we could review another of their high powered laser pens. Of course I said yes as no matter how many laser pens I have seen in the past I still find they are very cool (although dangerous if not used correctly). The laser is named the Photonic Disruptor and unlike every other laser that requires safety specks to be worn to protect the eyes, the disruptor is supposed to be aimed at people’s eyes to temporarily disorient them. In the words of WickedLasers it is described as…
an extremely effective, non-lethal, waterproof high powered green laser built specifically for rugged, harsh environments. This laser is classified as TALI™ (Threat Assessment Laser Illuminator)…. This tactical laser is equipped with versatile focus-adjustable collimating lenses to compensate for range and power intensity. Laze a non-lethal focused or unfocused beam towards potential threats at a distance. Used properly, the Photonic Disruptor™ will temporarily overwhelm a threats visual senses without causing permanent eye damage.
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by Matthew on May 29, 2009
Sony Ericsson have released details on a new phone named the Sony Aino. The Aino is capable of remotely accessing media content on the PS3 games console. Unfortunately the phone is not the rumoured/fabled PSPhone although you can access your PS3 remotely over 3G or Wi-fi access. The connection will allow you to stream both audio and video to your phone as long as you have some sort of connection to the internet. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 29, 2009
Most mobile phones have a plethora of cases to choose from and the iPhone is included in this group. Gorilla have now made a rather cool looking case for the iPhone that is actually made of Carbon Fibre. The Carbon Fibre iPhone case keeps your phone from being damaged. It is constructed from 1.15mm thick carbon fibre which is ultra tough and will keep the phone from being beaten and scratched. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 29, 2009
It has been revealed that the Palm Pre will be capable of syncing with iTunes right out of the box. A few months ago the rumour was floating around that the Pre would sync but it was thought that a 3rd party app or driver would be needed. Confirmation from Palm now indicates that the capability is actually built in to the firmware of the phone.
The Apple iTunes app will allow music and video files to be copied over as long as no copy-right protection exists on the said files. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 28, 2009
Hi-Den Vision, a Hong Kong based company, have created the HD-0311. It is classed as the “worlds smallest HDMI hi-def photo player for those who love photography and travelling”. What the HD-0311 allows you to do is view high-def photos and movies of a resolution of 1080p. The device has a HDMI output allowing you to connect it up to the nearest plasma or LCD screen and view all your media they way it should be viewed. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 28, 2009
Samsung have created a new bendable OLED display. It measures 6.5 inches and is completely flexible. Samsung claim that the prototype screen is way more flexible then other AMOLED screens created.
The bendable display does not require low-temperatures to create an image unlike screens before. This has dropped production costs by a fair bit giving it potential to actually be mass produced. With the whole process being simplified it could mean we start seeing flexible screens sooner rather then later. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 28, 2009
SKYLasers recently contacted us and wanted us to test out one of their latest laser pointers. We have reviewed a couple of laser pointers before in the past and thought they were both cool… but it lead me on to think what would actually be different with this one other then the casing is white rather then black. Lets check out what it’s all about and see how the SKYLasers pointer is different from the rest. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 27, 2009
Lenova have released a new netbook named the IdeaPad S12 which is the first netbook to use NVIDIA’s Ion chipset. The Ion based motherboards use the NVIDIA 9400m graphics chip along with an Intel Atom processor. The combination allows HD as well as excellent 3D gaming capabilities from the tiny form factor netbooks. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 27, 2009
Digital Photo Frames tend to be kind of boring due to them sitting there just displaying pictures which makes them all the same. Occasionally a slightly nicer interface is available or you might find one that can receive images via email… but they are still boring. This latest one could possibly change that by introducing a DTV tuner that allows you to use the frame as a mini TV.
The photo frame is called the Human-Rh and comes in 2 models which are the 7.6″ HDPF-760D and the 8″ HDPF-800D. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 27, 2009
My Pre have gathered together a bunch of videos from Youtube that go through every aspect of the user interface and applications on the Palm Pre. 15 videos are currently on Youtube showing off the various aspects which include the PDF Viewer, Phone, Email, Universal Search, Calendar, Google Maps, Phone Settings, Contacts, Settings, Youtube App, Messaging, Copy and Paste, Palm Profile and Backup, Organising Icons and Memos. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 27, 2009
If you are in need of a cheap slim keyboard for your PC or laptop that can handle both water and dust being thrown at it then Brando have just the keyboard for you. The super slim keyboard comes in either black or white and is supplied with a silicone cover. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 27, 2009
Finally, some details of Microsoft’s next Zune have been released. The device will be named the Zune HD and will feature a number of changes such as a new OLED screen.
The HD aspect of the device is related to the radio receiver on this device. The HD Radio allows users to tune in to high quality sound which is better then traditional radio quality you would normally listen to. More new features to be found after the jump… [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 27, 2009
A trademark registered by Nintendo was recently found over in Japan. The trademark is for a Wii Fit Plus which appears it could be a follow on to the Wii Fit game. Not many details are to be found in the trademark although there is a designed logo which would indicate that Nintendo could well be working on a new product rather then just protecting a potential future product.
The Wii Fit Plus could be a number of things such as a new game for the Wii Fit or is could be a complete new balance board with more accurate hardware or even more possible, extra features to allow for more accurate and a wider variety of exercises. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 27, 2009
The Guardian in the UK have reported that O2 managed to score a deal to stock the Palm Pre in the UK as well as several other countries. Other networks who had interests in the Pre were Vodafone and Orange.
For now it is unknown if this deal is exclusive to O2 like the iPhone currently is, or if O2 will just be the first of several networks to sell the Pre on contract. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on May 26, 2009
The DIY solar powered robot kit allows you to make 6 robots from the 1 kit. The kit is designed to be an introduction in to robotics and comes with all the parts needed to make the 6 robots.
The 6 robots that can be made include a robotic dog, boat, moving plane, car, windmill and a desktop plane. The kits are designed for various ages and are simple to put together with no screws needed. 25 parts are included in the kit. [click to continue…]
