Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
This interesting idea takes the mixture of an ant farm and digital to make the Virtual Ants. This desktop device is designed to sit in your office so that through stressed times you can watch these little digital ants built their nests and feed their queen.
Not much more is given except for an image link on the BBC News website.
Produced by Mattel, Uno extreme is a definite improvement on the old classic game of Uno. Most people have heard of and/or played the age old card game of Uno, but however we are all aware that after a few rounds, the game can get a bit tedious and, well..boring. So say hello and welcome to Uno extreme, the game that is full of surprises, laughs and anticipation definitely a more active version of the game and certainly not a recipe for boredom. UNO Extreme takes the No.1 family card game to a new level. Race to get rid of all your cards, but watch out for the special action cards just when you think you are winning you may find yourself with a hand bigger than you started with!
Buy from Amazon.co.uk in the UK
or from Amazon.com in the USA.
The card dispenser is durable and the cards themselves have new graphics and bright colours perfect for children and adults alike. New action cards include those that make you swap hands, press until cards shoot at you and making everyone else apart from you press the button.
It’s a definite family game, offering hours of fun for very little expense. At approximately £15, it is worth every penny!! You can make friends and enemies, but ultimately you will find endless fun!
Buy from Amazon.co.uk in the UK
or from Amazon.com in the USA.
The Work Big projector named the IN42 has been launched by InFocus. It has a 1024 x 768 resolution and a massive (well masive to me) 3500 lumens. This means that you can watch that thing with out sitting down in complete darkness. According to sources it has a very quiet fan which pumps out about 32 decibels. The projector has the ability to be networked via the RJ45 connector. It also has several inputs. We expect this device to sell for $3299. It should be availble in the next few months.
Via: Engadget
I never thought that Skype would be for calls only and then along come Novac and their Skype TV. It uses the capabilities of video calling to transmit TV signalls to a caller… thus, allowing you to watch TV over Skype. Genious!
The software will be coming out soon priced at $85.99. It works by plugging in a USB TV tuner in to your PC and then this allows you to connect it to Skype and broadcast TV all over the world. According to Novac you are also able to change channel from all over the world.
This has been heard of before (I must be slow because I missed it), but this is the first plug in and go system available. It will hit the shops on the 15th July.
Via: Gizmodo
I came across this fancy video belf buckle today. It’s kind of different and I guess it makes it difficult to watch a movie your self. Maybe it’s to impress your friends 😉
Via: Techeblog
The PT-200 is a GPS tracking device that you wear on your wrist. It features a powerful GPS tracking device as well as GSM capabilities and the claimed battery life is a nice 50 hours. The watches themselves look rather retro and from the 80's.
There are 3 approaches for the remote site to track and monitor the PT-200
* Using regular cellular phone and unmanned control center
* Using smart phone and control software with E-map on the smart phone
* Using man-serviced control center
Functions
* GPS and GSM dual positioning functions
* SOS Emergency button for help
* Incoming call to report positioning info
* Remote site continuous tracking
* Incoming call oscillation to remind users to take this call
* Two single-key emergency dial-out numbers
* Remote monitoring
* Automatic open-bracelet reporting
* Using cellular phone, smart phone, or man-serviced control center to track and monitor the PT-200
* Easy one-button operation
* Tri-band GSM module for worldwide tracking and monitoring
* Highly Sensitive GPS module
* GPS/ GSM signal LED display
* Device on, low battery, and charging LED display
* Using SIM Card phone book to set reporting numbers and parameters to make the interface easy
* Self-testing function
* Long standby time for more than 50 hours
* Car/ home charger available
Specifications
* Dimension: 60 x 65 x 23 (mm)
* Weight: 200 (g)
* GSM frequency: Tri-band 900/ 1800/ 1900MHz
* Battery: 1200mah (Rechargeable)
* Power Consumption: standby 20ma, max.250ma
* Operating time: standby for more than 50 hours , continuous talking for 4 hours
Via: NaviGadget
Have you ever found your self in a situation where you wonder if you are being watched by hidden cameras? I cant say that I really have, but it would seem to Spy Finder that they are very concious of this being a problem and have now invented a hidden camera finder.
It uses a ring of very bright LED's and when you look through a viewing port you can suddenly see that big brother is watching you.
Via: UberGizmo
JVC have launched this $12.5 grand HD projector. Unfortunatly it only has a lumens rating of 600 which isnt the best, but still watchable in a darkened room. On the good side it has a 2,500:1 contrast ratio and a high resolution of 2048 x 1536.
Via: HDBeat
The Zypad WL 1000 is a wireless computer watch. The thing is rather huge but may have uses somewhere such as while climbing or caving where an accessible computer is needed from time to time.
More seriously, this might become a good tool for emergency situations where because of it's hands free functions which are available right away.
*Operating System: Standard platform supports Windows CE 5.0 or LINUX based on Kernel 2.6
*Display: 3.5&Prime TFT touchscreen automatic contrast adjustment via ambient light sensor
*Wireless: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
*GPS: Integrated GPS receiver and antenna
*Audio: Stereo speakers and headphone jack for external headset to support multimedia applications
*Battery Life: Average 8+ hours of operations, depending on use
*Expandability: Mini Secure Digital memory slot and USB (Master & Device) ports
*Accelerometer: Tilt and Dead Reckoning System allows to determine whether or not the user is moving (GPS supplies the position)
*Keyboard: 11 backlit keys
*Ergonomic Design: Designed to comfortably fit the user’s wrist, under or over clothes, for hands free operations
*Pen Device: Integrated stylus connected to the strap
Via: NaviGadget
The LG VX8300 has been launched by Verizon in the US. The phone is V CAST capable so you can watch videos of the latest news etc… downloadable form providers.
The phone has external stereo speakers, Bluetooth, and has a 1.3Mb camera. Pretty standard stuff again. Tech specs are below.
*V CAST-capable
*Get It Now-capable – download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
*Mobile Web 2.0-capable
*microSD Memory Card Slot
*1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder with flash
*Bluetooth (v1.1): hands-free, Serial Port (SPP), Dial Up Networking (DUN), and/or Object Push (OPP) profile for vCard exchange
*TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging capability – send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos
*My Account – access balance, minutes, usage, and payment info
*Instant Messaging capability
*External keys for easy access to V CAST Music
*Dual speakers for stereo sound
*Full-duplex speakerphone
*Enhanced speaker-independent voice recognition
*Voice commands: call, send message, go to, check, lookup, My Account
*Voice memo recording
*72-chord polyphonic ring tone support
*15 Unique ring tones, plus vibrate and silent modes
*TTY/TDD support
*Hearing aid compatible (M3-Rating)
*Personal organizer with calendar with scheduler, alarm clock, notepad, plus world clock, calculator, Ez tip calculator tools
*500 contacts address book with five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a picture ID for each entry
*Speed dial (98 entries plus a voice mail default)
*GPS-enabled
*Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
*Dimensions: 3.58" (H) x 1.93" (W) x 0.92" (D)
*Weight: 3.88 oz.
*Internal LCD display: 262K Color TFT, 176 x 220 Pixels, 10 Lines
*External LCD display: 65K Color OLED, 96 x 96 Pixels, 6 Lines
*Standard battery: 1,100 mAh Li-Ion
*Usage time: up to 230 Minutes or
*Standby Time: up to 380 hours
Via: SlashPhone
I couldnt let this one go with out adding something about it here.
Japan have created a new door which is very different to what you have seen before. The door does not open like an ordinary door but only opens the parts that you need to walk through. Confused? I was until I saw the video.
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When you were younger… or maybe even now, you might have watched Sumo Wrestling and wondered why they wear that skimpy underwear and are so huge and love to fight each other.
If you enjoyed watching it, but do not fancy doubling or gaining 4 times your current weight to join in then a Sumo Suit is the answer!
The Sumo Suit comes with the costume, crazy weird hat (hair piece thing) and also a small fan in which you insert in the back and it quickly inflates you to Sumo size rather quickly.
Available from iwoot.com
* Sumo Suit and Hat
* Battery operated fan
* Inflates in seconds
* One size fits all (unless you’re already a Sumo wrestler, in which case what are you doing?)
* Requires 4 AA batteries
* 100% nylon. Hand wash cold and line dry. Do not iron.
