This wheel features electronic sensors which are embedded in to the tire. Information is collected from the sensors and fed back to a vehicle information system. That data is processed and the “tweel ribs” flex through wireless technology to cause the pressure to stay level across the tire. The idea is just in concept at the moment from the guys over at Yanko. If this technology was to be made it would have a number of uses such as longer wear on the tire and even the possibility to not have to rotate the wheels like we currently do now.
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Tire Alignment Sensors
January 29, 2008 by 1 Comment
Evolta Mega Battery
January 18, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Panasonic have created Evolta which is a mega battery. The battery is a step up from Oxyride. If you remember Oxyride, they are batteries that run at 1.7V (for the AA versions) which is slightly larger then normal. Two of those batteries powered a car with a light passenger for 1.23km trip. So, they are fairly powerful. It makes you wonder what kind of output the new Evolta’s will give out.
Another step up is that Evolta batteries have a shelf life of 10 years. They will not lose any power or performance if sat there unused.
No details are readily available yet, but expect to start seeing these batteries around April time.
Via: DigitalworldTokyo
Laser Target Alarm Clock
January 17, 2008 by 2 Comments
Unlike the fire alarm bell clock which is designed to scare the life out of you each morning, the Laser Target Alarm clock is designed to make your brain be a little more active and alert. To switch off the alarm it requires that you hit the bullseye with a laser gun. The alarm will keep sounding till you hit the target.
Product Page Via: Gizmodo
Future of Tires
January 14, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Check out this amazing video caught at a speedway. Could this be where tire technology is going in the next few years?
Via: Random Good Stuff
Robotic Suit could help more then the Army
January 14, 2008 by Leave a Comment
We have read recently of the robot suit aimed to give it’s users beyond human strength. The robot suit is now aimed at ageing farmers over in Japan who need to work but get weaker by the year. The suit will allow it’s wearer to carry half of the load. It uses a mixture of sensors and motors to detect movement and then assist when needed.
It will cost £4700 when it goes on sale in about 4 years time.
Via: Tech
Concept Clothes Label tag uses RFID
January 11, 2008 by 1 Comment
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
Styrofoam Sofa Could be Annoying
January 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
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
12Gb SanDisk Micro SDHC
January 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
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
Test Pattern Clock
January 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment
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
LimePC – Reinventing Computing?
January 8, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The LimePC will be launched during 2008 and claims to be the next era of personal computing. It will work by allowing users to keep the small iPod-size device with them which permits them to connect to whoever they want and the way they want. From what the brief LimePC website page mentions, it appears to be built around a community which could well be a FaceBook type web 2.0 app in your pocket. Not only will it allow for a community type operation, it will also allow for you to choose what you want on your device and what needs to be carried around with you.
On the security side of things the device uses LimeConnect which is a secure data delivery platform. Apart from this information there isn’t much available yet. As soon as we receive more details from the LimePC people we will let you know exactly what it will do.
Via: RedFerret
USB Edge with Antenna
January 6, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This gadget is a USB Edge mobile device which connects direct to your laptop’s USB port. It connects right to a EDGE/GPRS or GSM networks across the world due to it being quad band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz). When using EDGE it can receive data at 236.8 kbps which is sufficient for an almost broadband type connection on the move.
All you need to make sure is that your network provider offer a good chunk of data as 236.8 kbps could burn a hole in your pocket if you are not careful.
The USB Edge with antenna costs $199.99.
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Pen with 4GB Flash Drive
January 5, 2008 by Leave a Comment
A lot of people carry around pens with them. These days a lot of people also need to carry flash drives around with them. This ball point pen comes with a 4GB flash drive built in. Not only a 4GB flash drive is crammed in there though. It also has a laser pen in there too although it’s not as powerful as TechLasers 125mW green laser. It makes for the perfect geeky presentation device. All what is needed now is a mini projector in the end of the pen and you have a PowerPoint presentation right in your pocket.
The device costs $99 which isnt bad for a 3 in 1 device like this.
Via: GadgetSpy and Aving
