USB 3.0 Revealed

January 12, 2008 by 22 Comments

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USB 2.0 is way cooler then the previous version as it could run up to 480Mbps. However, that is going to be smashed through soon due to the release of the USB 3.0 standard. This new standard will be capable of transfer speeds up to 4.8Gbps which is a HUGE leap of 10 times. The 3.0 specification should be with us early this year with products arriving in 2009 – 2010. USB 3.0 will be backwards compatible with 2.0 and 1.1. Also it will feature some more efficient protocols which will shut down to preserve power when not in use. The cables will be parallel optical which allows for the higher speeds. Bring it on!

Via: TheGadgetBlog

Filed Under: Tech News

Fire Alarm Bell Clock

January 12, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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If you are the type to always sleep in, the fire alarm clock could be the final answer. It is custom built by using a cheapo standard alarm clock and an alarm bell with coat hanger (plus a few wires). Check out the full instructions on Hackedgadgets and you need never sleep through your alarm again 🙂

Via: HackedGadgets

Filed Under: Home Gadgets

Audiovox Homebase Fridge Whiteboard with LCD

January 12, 2008 by 1 Comment

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Audiovox has created an interesting fridge pen boards. However, it isnt just a plain old white board which you write on. This one has a 7″ screen embedded which gives it audio and visual capabilities. Built in to the audiovox homebase is a mic and small camera which allows you to leave short video or audio messages on it’s 512MB of built in memory. If 512 is not enough then you can use your own flash drive as an alternative. The callendar function allows you to set messages to display at certain times of the year, suuch as a birthday message for your wife, or child.

Available on US mothers day it will cost $149 for the audio only unit, with an extra $50 getting you the video version.

Via: Inventorspot

Filed Under: Kitchen Gadgets

Identity Pal USB Stick

January 12, 2008 by 1 Comment

Identity Pal USB
Identity Pal is a USB memory stick which contains all of your child’s medical details. When an emergency happens the Dr’s can quickly access vital information about the child which could help to save a life. The only main concerns I have is security of the data, and if it is password protected, then who would know the password? If you do not have anything too secret then this device could be a great life saver in times of emergency. Let’s just hope the Dr who see’s you knows what the Identity Pal is.

The Identity Pal is shock proof and waterproof and costs $39.95.

Via: Babble

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

Concept Clothes Label tag uses RFID

January 11, 2008 by 1 Comment

RFID Clothing Tag
According to a survey, 70% of people do not bother reading labels on clothing. This can of course cause problems with delicate clothing by damaging, shrinking, colours all merging etc… With the RFID Clothes Tag concept you need not worry again. By putting your RFID tagged clothes in to a compatible washing machine, you will never need to make setting changes again. The RFID will be detected and adjust the washing machine settings automatically so that nothing is damaged. The concept idea also makes mention of it communicating with your iron, dryer and presses so that exact temperatures are set when switching on the iron.

Concept Via: PCNews

Filed Under: Concept Gadgets

MP3 Voice Recorder Hat

January 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Voice Recorder Hat
When you wear this hat you have full MP3 listening capabilities as well as the ability to record conversations from “apparently” 35 feet away. In all honesty, would anybody be caught dead in the hat? Although I must admit it’s a unique idea, I still don’t fully see a need for it.

On the technical size the cam comes in 5 variations from 256MB to 4GB and the microphone can record 128kbps.

Product Page Via: 7Gadgets

Filed Under: MP3 Players

Styrofoam Sofa Could be Annoying

January 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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Styrofoam, or polystyrene for us in the UK is the annoying stuff that breaks when trying to take gadgets out of their packaging. Once out it leaves white bobble things on the floor and basically is annoying. However, this did not stop Kwangho Lee from being creative and carving one in to a sofa. If you find your self a little uncomfortable then you can carve out the odd inch here and there to mould it to your perfect shape. Just don’t go dropping drinks or putting too much pressure as you could see your sofa slightly deteriorating over a few months.

Via: UberReview

Filed Under: Concept Gadgets

Flytech Bladestar

January 10, 2008 by 2 Comments

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Flytech created the unique DragonFly last year which was a seriously different flying RC toy. Now they have created the Bladestar which could kind of be compared to a helicopter in some ways. It has a large rotating blade and 2 rear rotors that are opposite each other. Three sensors help keep it out of trouble by detecting the floor, ceiling and walls. It allows the Bladestar to fly it’s self, or alternatively you can use the remote control. If you want to be truly unique then you can guide the robot RC Bladstar by using your hands to block it’s sensors and guide it around.

No details on pricing yet, but you can look out for launch details over on the official website.

Via: GizmosforGeeks

Filed Under: Gadget Toys

12Gb SanDisk Micro SDHC

January 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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This tiny Micro SDHC memory card can cram 12GB of data on to it. That is actually quite incredible. For those who thought they were cool sporting the slightly older 8Gb versions you now need to sell them on eBay and get one of these.

Unfortunately there is no info on pricing yet, but in good old computer ways the 8Gb are surely going to drop in price to make way for the 12Gb big brother.


Product Page Via: Ounae

Filed Under: Tech News

ASUS Nova P22 – WiiPC?

January 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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Asus launched the Eee PC this year and it created quite a bit of interest. They are now releasing a new slim desktop PC which will be named the Nova P22. The P22 is a Core 2 Duo desktop computer. The processor is the E6320 and the slim Nova PC sports 1GB DDR2 RAM. The hard drive is fairly large too which is a 160GB SATA. The DVD-RW is a slot drive allowing that to slim the whole size down too. Wireless runs at 802.11n and there are plenty of ports on it for DVI, USB, sound, power and wired Ethernet.

Not a bad little system with that power and ideal for many who are restricted in desk space. The PC also has a stand to hold the Nova in a similar way to the Wii.

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Via: Geek

Filed Under: Computer Gadgets

Test Pattern Clock

January 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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It seems like a good number of years have passed since the test pattern was used on TV. Due to advances in equipment such as digital signalling, better televisions and most TV channels broadcasting 24 hours the requirement for test pattern is just not there any more.

The test pattern clock is built to bring back the memories of late night TV. Luckily the annoying beeeep is not present in this clock. I have to admit that it looks fairly cool clock although I think they should have used the UK’s most popular test pattern which is Test Card F. Surely all you from the UK remember the young girl (Carole Hersee) playing noughts and crosses with a clown puppet. Here is a quick random fact… Carole Hersee is supposed to be in the Guinness book of Records as the person who has been on TV the most (estimated 70000 hours, or 8 years) although they wont put it in because no one can beat it :S

So go ahead and pick up one of these Test Pattern Clocks to bring back the memories.

Via: GearFuse

Filed Under: Home Gadgets

Pizza Cutters for Bikers

January 9, 2008 by 1 Comment

Pizza Cutter for Bikers
If a standard Pizza Cutter is not enough then you need to pick up one of these beauties. They are designed by Frankie Flood and are based on a chopper motorcycle style.

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Via: TrendHunter

Filed Under: Kitchen Gadgets