Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
A lot of PC’s look boring and this is why someone has created the Volkswagen Beetle Computer Case. It was custom built from the ground up and it’s creator has managed to squeeze the whole PC inside the body of the car. It is made of transparent plastic in the inside.
The front bumper is the home of the CD ROM which slides out when needed. The rear bumper houses various other ports that include USB as well as audio/video type stuff. [Read more…]
When to you receive the First Time Gear Clock you actually get it as a box of bits that need to be put together to make a working clock. It is designed for those who like to build things and comes with easy to follow colour coded instructions.
The clock is transparent allowing you to see all the inner workings and gears to see how it all works. Each part of the clock serves a purpose to teach you what it actually does and why that part is there. [Read more…]
Asus have launched their new netbook. Asus 1101HA is the name of it and is the first seashell netbook to have over an 11″ display. The 11.6″ screen has a WXGA resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels making it HD.
An Atom Z520 processor powers the device and it comes with 1GB of RAM, a GMA 500 integrated graphics chip, a 160GB hard drive and 3 USB 2.0 ports. [Read more…]
Apple have now fixed the iPhone’s SMS security flaw. This fix secures the phone from a remote attack that could have been exploited. The patch is available via iTunes update.
If you are unaware what the vulnerability is on the iPhone then read on. Last week a couple of researches found out that by sending an iPhone a string of text messages that it could give them access to your iPhone. The text messages sent included executable code which was embedded in the iPhones memory opening it up for remote access. [Read more…]
This pen holder is designed to somewhat look like a Nintendo Gamebody. It is made from Perler beads and is ironed and fused together with some sturdy contact cement to make it rigid.
It measures 3″ x 3″ and is 4″ tall. Each side of the pen holder is a different Gameboy colour – gray, purple, green and blue. [Read more…]
The Nikon Pro Battery Grip is built for the Nikon D200. The Nikon Pro version is capable of taking both AA batteries and Li-Ion making it easy to access batteries when in need.
Included on the grip is a vertical shutter release button. [Read more…]
Just yesterday some leaked information came out about Nikon creating a digital camera that would feature a pico projector. This leak has now been made official by way of a press release from Nikon.
Nikon have announced 4 new digital cameras in the Coolpix point-and-shoot range. The Pico Projector model is numbered the S1000pj and features touchscreen controls. [Read more…]
If Wikipedia was to get printed in book form then this is what it would look like. Of course, this version shown here is just volume 1 of many 😉
It would also be fun to see all the discussion notes printed too where all the wiki monkeys argue over grammar.
Of course it’s not real though and just a bit of fun 😉 Thanks @thefloatingfrog for Tweeting!
Over the last few months we have seen the occasional rumour about the upcoming Apple Tablet (if that’s what it’s going to be called). Rumours seem to be getting more frequent now and the most recent one claims that an analyst (anonymous) has seen the tablet with his own eyes.
No details were revealed about the Apple Tablet and previous to this information we can only guess that it will feature a 10″ screen and basically look like a large iPod Touch with multimedia specialities. [Read more…]
Perhaps this DIY Paper Record Player is one of the best hacked gadgets I have seen in a long time.
To build it the creator simply got a sheet of paper and rolled it in to a funnel while attaching a small needle on to the end of the paper with sticky tape. He then holds the funnel to the record while using their other hand to rotate the record which then the funnel pumps out the music. [Read more…]
This USB drive is another unique one from the one and only Etsy. It’s shaped like a squid, hence it’s called the USB Squid. It comes in different shapes and sizes as well as various colours.
The USB squid costs $40 with which you get a 1GB flash drive. Larger flash drives are available on request which will also alter the overall price. [Read more…]
RightMove is one of the big names in the UK housing market. They list millions of properties for sale and rent. They have now launched a new iPhone App which aims to put the housing market right in your pocket. By using your current co-ordinates it helps you track down houses for sale in the exact location where you are. You also can browse while out and about and scan through photos of the houses on offer as well as having the capability to call the agents to arrange viewings.
The slideshow feature lets you scroll through images easily in full screen mode. As well as being able to call agents as needed, you also have the option of emailing agents right from your iPhone. Check the video after the jump. [Read more…]
