iBar is an uber-cool system for the interactive design of any bar-counter. It uses integrated video-projectors which project content on the milky bar-surface. The intelligent tracking system of iBar detects all objects touching the surface. This input is used to let the projected content interact dynamically with the movements on the counter. Objects can be illuminated at their position or virtual objects can be "touched" with the fingers. For a change the iBar is not a concept and is...
The Samsung Pixon M8800 is being marketed as "the world's slimmest full-touch 8.0-megapixel camera phone", at 13.8-mm thin. Measuring 3.2-inch, the touchscreen is a 240 x 400 resolution-boasting WQVGA TFT LCD number. The camera has a 16x digital zoom, auto-focus, face detection and geo-tagging, and there's even a dedicated photo browser to view and share your pics. Capture video footage at 30fps (720 x 480 resolution) or 120fps (QVGA), and even film in slow-mo. Play video in files including...
The war of the alternative solutions to light your house just went into an overdrive; a company called Frog Design’s has come out with a new LED light bulb. Its aluminum base eliminates the issue of excess heat shortening its life a since it absorbs the heat generated by the LED. This bulb fits into ordinary sockets and does not need anybody any special equipment to fix it, just push, and screw it in. There is no word on...
SFR, in partnership with Archos, has announced the Archos 5 3G + that has the 3G/3G + more WiFi. It includes a 5-inch touchscreen, built-in access to 3G wireless data networks and Wi-Fi. Included with the device is a 30GB hard drive, the smallest of the range that also offer 60GB, 120GB and 250GB capacity disks. The device uses the Opera mobile browser for Internet access and so is more accurate than most mobile web software. The Archos 5...
Owning a media player has all its frills, music wherever you like, videos wherever you like, but recording is not a functionality that every player has, the iPod does not have it. Don’t you wish that you could somehow capture some new movie or series you see at your friend’s place? Meet the iRecorder, this nifty little gadget will record from analog TV, cable, set top box, satellite receiver box, DVD or your Camcorder. If there is a RCA...
Intel, mesmerized by the way a jet engine manages to run at extremely high temperatures without melting away the wings has managed to figure out a way they can use the same principles in a laptop. This process is very similar to that used in cooling a jet engine. The laminar jet airflow system pushes away any hot air from the bottom of the case, which is what typically leads to the hot exterior. This way, the laptop could...
Rolls-Royce is seriously considering building electric versions of its cars, probably as plug-in hybrids, the company's new CEO, Tom Purvis, says the company needs to prepare itself for much-tougher inner-city CO2 legislation, and believes that the near-silence of electric propulsion, and the fact that full torque is available from a standstill. Having just driven the new electric Mini, Purves was 'bowled over', raving about its power delivery and quietude. He now thinks such a powerplant would be perfect for...
When setting out to write a gripping novel most writers face the well-known writer's-Block, especially when they are staring at their computer screens. It's not uncommon that the best ideas come when a writer is exploring the outdoors or just traveling. Today owning a phone sure can help in a writer taking notes and sending short emails. However completing a chapter of a novel on a phone is something we are yet to see happen. Even the simplicity of...
In a progressive world if you stagnate then it's your loss because the world will fly by and you will be left in the time warp. Likewise technological advances dictate that we move ahead lest we are rendered redundant. Teaching tools and modules too have undergone serious progression. We see the use of electronic media and high-end technology in classrooms, and the benefits of these aids are translated into better understand and comprehension by the students. The SMART Table...
I know many of you are excited about the impending (Japan) November 1st release of the Nintendo DSi. Here's treating you to an "informational video" that the company has come out with. It showcases the new UI, camera and a lot of voice modulation tinkering. The DSi store and the DSi's revamped UI are really highlighted in this short video. It will be interesting to see if the DSi allows for things such as changing game cards and system...
WiFi is the norm in most Digital Photo frames that is Parrot spruced up its like by including Bluetooth NFC to its Specchio photo frame. Placing an NFC mobile phone against the back of the Parrot Specchio frame will allow photos to be immediately transferred and displayed on the screen of the digital photo frame without the need for pairing the products. Besides these two you can also expect a mini-USB port and an SD card reader. The frame...
Strumming the guitar is a talent that not all have, but that doesn't deter them from using Guitar Hero to do a Rock Star impersonation. Probably that's the reason Logitech is announcing the Wireless Guitar Controller Premium for Guitar Hero. In an attempt to give you the authentic feel, the neck has been crafted from real wood, the frets and tuning peg handles are metal and the fingerboard is rosewood. The biggest USP is the virtually silent controls; the...
The Britons who built the first car to break the sound barrier are back with plans to shatter their own record in a jet-powered land-rocket they are betting will be the first car to top 1,000 mph. The current land speed record (LSR) for an earth-bound motor vehicle is 763 mph, which was set by Andy Green behind the wheel of the Thrust SSC back in 1997. Richard Noble, designed that car among others, and he and his driver...
The drive glows in the dark, and like all Mimobots, when you insert and remove the drive, it greets you and says goodbye (this one actually says, "Get out" and "Step into the underworld"). The drive also comes with a personalization suite that gives you icons, avatars, wallpapers, screensavers, and other surprises related to its character. Only 200 of these 8GB glow-in-the-dark rayD8gig USBs are made and at $100 each, they sure make an awesome Halloween gift. Source...
The Nokia BH-804 is crammed with call friendly noise canceling tech with none of the weight on your precious lugs. Nokia claims it is the smallest Bluetooth headset ever. Cased in aluminum with an option the BH-804 features the latest in call audio, with digital signal processing to hush down unwanted background chatter. It has just two buttons for call and volume controls and comes packaged with a desk charger and neck strap. It has an operating range of...
