2010! The year we have read about in a few futuristic stories from the past, something like a landmark. We shall enter it in a few hours and behold, it will be just like how we felt when we entered 2009 the last time round. The difference? We can expect more from the world of multi-touch phones, motion sensor game controllers, Google phones, incredibly efficient Intel processors, Twitter nonsenses, more hacks and a lot more. Whatever the case, we...
We had earlier seen how TiVo made it possible for users to view the photos uploaded online, on their TV screens. However, though a new development was much awaited, we were on the brink of some startling revelations, and as we could expect, we were obliged. TiVo’s Premier has managed to make it to the senses of the rumor hungry folks from the blog world, thanks to a mix-up. It all happened when one Patrick McCarron upgraded to a...
The flying car has been anticipated by many for years now. However, when we see a glimmer of hope as the maker, Terrafugia comes out with a sellable model, there’s nothing but disappointment. What was the whole idea of a flying car anyway? Decongestion of roads and avoiding traffic snarls? These guys have given us a flying car that needs a runway and has a pretty wide wing span that looks quite ugly when it collapses and folds upwards....
We have seen a fair amount of nuisances that we can subject ourselves to, with the outrageous alarm clocks that have been released in the recent past. Instead of this sadistic approach of executing the perfect rude awakening, why not go in for something with a nicer side? The WakeMate Wristband uses some great REM reading technology that is recorded as you sleep. It then traces a point at which you feel rested and relaxed. The motion sensor on...
Mobile DTV is the ‘thing’ for 2010. Let’s ring in the New Year with some good news and exciting technology to look forward to. Instead of all the pains we take to get up-to-date feeds from current events with the help of RSS feeds and mindless subscriptions, we can simply enjoy live TV on your phone. All you need to make sure is that you have Mobile DTV broadcasting in your area. There will be a score of DTV...
Swiss company Sonic Emotion has partnered with Coby to roll out a cool 3D stereo speaker. It is considered to be the ‘first soundbar on the market that plays 3D sound from simple stereo input’. Or so says the VP of Sonic Emotion. The 3D Audio Soundbar will use field synthesis to create 3D surround sound. The 3D Audio Soundbar is expected to be displayed at CES 2010. So, there’s not much to say for now. [ITechNews]...
‘Have some elixir from this cup, no that cup, no, no that one’, this is all you’ll get to hear when you gift the cool Final Fantasy XIII Elixir Box Set to a fan (consider yourself, if you’re one). It’s totally awesome since it comes with sixteen cups that can be used to drink up the lemon-flavored ‘elixir’. There is a word of warning for health freaks though; the drink has a hell lot of caffeine packed into it....
Lance Amrstrong is a Apple fanboy and like millions of others he too is getting impatient with Apple's upcoming tablet PC dubbed the iSlate. Just to remind you Apple as always is tight lipped about the tablet PC and what we are hearing is just speculation. [Twitter via Journal Du Geek]...
If you thought that it was the Japanese that were gung-ho about robots you’re on the wrong track. The Koreans seem more into the robot craze than anyone else and they’re starting early as more and more teaching aid robots are being implemented into their schools. The latest is KIST’s face robot FRi. Some of these robots are being used as language trainers for kids to learn how to speak English. They’re designed to quiz students in language, using...
Look out Sony Ericsson Aino, you’re about to be taken to the cleaners by Nokia’s Maemo powered N900. A new Bluetooth enabled application called BlueMaemo will allow N900 users to more than just communicate and stream media. This application allows users to actually use the device as a controller for scrolling through the menus and accessing information but sadly the demo stopped when it accessed the games so it’s not quite clear on if the app can actually be...
Star Wars has been taking center stage in the technology department it would seem, with more and more Star Wars themed devices, apparel et al are making the scene almost on a daily basis. But what about the Trekies? Those loyal fans of the USS Enterprise and it’s journey to boldly go where no man has gone before must be feeling a bit lost. However ThinkGeek has a great solution in the form of a Web-cam designed like the...
It was only very recently that news reports were talking about a wheel-chaired man who took people hostage in small town Virginia. The individual, named, Taylor, ‘held up’ a group of people at the local post office. He apparently had no demands except for a Pizza. Every hear of take out buddy, Pizza companies take over the phone orders. Seems like all he wanted was Free pizza. While all of this may seem quite serious even as though the...
The Russians are gearing up for an Armageddon (end of the world and Hollywood) styled calamity attack. According to various space agencies a meteor, that’s been dubbed Apophis, is heading our way and is expected to pass close to the Earth in 2029 and again in 2036. Of course it’s also possible that it could hit as well. In light of this, preparations are being made to ensure the ‘survival of the human race’. While it may seem like...
In the upcoming January 2010 issue of GQ a very interesting article is on it’s way and we got a sneak peak at the same. A brilliant piece of work by the author Dan Halpern, the story is based on his experience at a summit that he attended. While summits in the Big Apple are a dime a dozen for every purpose imaginable, I have to say the one Dan speaks of is by far one of the most...
The USB flash drive has been converted many times over into some sort of expression for the user. From personalized designs that range from Star Wars to Manga characters, we now have Windows icons that have made the transition from your display to your USB port. The device that’s called the Folderix (sound s a bit like a character from Asterix’s village) is designed by Art Lebedev. It’s actually quite a neat looking device and it’s available in a...
