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A glove that can be programmed for many applications

2009-07-03T13:18:56Z

Wired with sensors, these gloves can provide useful information about a user’s motions. They also offer a mode of interaction with computers way beyond the keyboard and mouse. AnthroTronix has released its first commercial version of the AcceleGlove which is a programmable glove that records hand and finger movements. This glove also costs only $499 unlike the others which range from $1000 - $5000. It comes with software that lets developers use Java to program it for any application they wish. AnthroTronix initially developed the glove with the U.S. Department of Defense for robotic control. The glove could also be used in video games, sports training, or physical rehabilitation. [Technologyreview]

Archos PC tablet netbook runs on Windows 7

2009-07-03T13:16:02Z

Archos 9 comes with a 9 inch touch sensitive display and the netbook weighing just 22 ounces is much more than a mere media player. It comes with the latest Intel Atom Z515 processor, a storage capacity of 60GB or 120GB and now it’s loaded with the latest Windows 7. The company hasn’t announced the price of the product yet and I don’t think it’s going to be cheap either. The company is planning to ship the product by this Fall. [Dvice]

Humming bird robot from pentagon flies like the real one

2009-07-03T13:14:16Z

Military researchers have built a tiny drone that looks and flies like a hummingbird. It flaps its little robotic wings to stay in air like the real birds. The mock bird has only stayed aloft for 20 seconds at a time. But it has shown its capability as a spy in this short spick of time. AeroVironment doesn’t just want the little drone to fly like a bird but also look like one. So it has been given by DARPA another $2.1 million to build a humming bot version 2.0. So don’t get so excited when you see a small tiny animal or a bird watching and just looking at you! It could be a drone spying on you! [Wired]

A UMD-less PSP was always planned by Sony

2009-07-03T13:10:14Z

Sony had major plans to make a PSP without the UMD drive right from the beginning of the system’s life. The company didn’t want to just bring it on just like that because they thought nobody would enjoy it. So they built the right environment for it first. They have been working on this for the past two years. It certainly makes sense for Sony to plan ahead so far in advance, since most hardware manufacturers do. [1UP]

Sears tower glass balcony makes you feel like a bird

2009-07-03T13:07:53Z

Freaky! Those of you who has acrophobia, or fear of heights, will faint just reading this. In Chicago, there’s a new element of tourism. It is the service to see the city in air. You are literally in air and you will feel like a bird with a firm base midair. That’s what this glass building offers at least. It is a balcony at the Sears Tower, which has a small extension outside the building contours, made of glass. So when you are in it, even your floor is glass, which can by the way hold up to 5 ton of weight. ]]> [Archdaily]

Sonos CR200 remote comes with touch screen

2009-07-03T13:07:28Z

The Sonos C100 which costs $400 did not have a touch screen. The cousin, CR200 comes with a touch screen but why do I have this feeling that it is a bit late now. But whatever it is, its Sonos fault anyway. Come on I can’t take the blame can I? well we don’t have any price or specifications for this yet but it is surely going to be tough competing as an add-on product especially if it is priced above the $229 baseline iPod Touch. [Gizmodo]

Futuristic, modern lights unveiled at Artemide

2009-07-03T12:59:35Z

These are lights at an exhibition called Artemide. One of the cool entries is the Altrove by Carlotta de Bevilacqua, which is a decorative wall or ceiling light that uses transparent wires to allow the light to flow. The interesting feature of this lighting system is that it makes you all confused thinking what is this thing! The next one is Ross Lovegrove's Cosmic Leaf. This one is actually awesome. It falls like a hallucinated piece of furnishing and is supposedly made of textured methacrylate set in a chromed steel structure, with an inviting come-hither curve. ]]> [Mocoloco]

Things heating up in the new iPhone 3GS

2009-07-03T11:17:51Z

The new iPhone 3GS made record sales soon after its release in June and it still continues to fly off the shelves as everyone wants a piece of this baby. Amongst this frenzy, some reports of the iPhone 3GS overheating surfaced and Apple has gone into damage control mode, yet again. Apple has cashed in big time on this iPhone craze and is certainly not ready to let any negative reports ruin its party. So, on June 25th, Apple released a set of instructions for iPhone users to prevent it from overheating. Unlike its predecessors, the iPhone 3GS has an overheating warning screen to avoid roasting up the phone. The instructions provided by Apple are very basic and are applicable to any smart-phone available today and the rest is pure common sense. Apart from these instructions, make sure you don’t run too many applications at once and cover up the iPhone while using it in hot/ sunny conditions. This should also be enough to save your phone from heating up. [PCWorld]

The classic wooden scale gets a digital display

2009-07-03T11:11:30Z

I still dread the sight of the wooden scale that was constant companion to school as it rolled over in my bag with everything else that I used to pack. This is mainly because it was used as a weapon against me for squandering my evenings in the park, thus missing out on my homework. My palms would go red and warm with the whacks that old Mrs. Robinson inflicted on them. However, I’ve grown up to be a successful geek and don’t mind it much now since I don’t need that silly old weapon any more. But alas, it came flying right at me. The weapon is now available with a digital display, though it maintains the old wooden look. All you have to do is push down on the edge of the device to mark the area that you want to measure.]]> [Gearfuse]

Gilded weapons are the talk of town

2009-07-03T11:04:23Z

Keeping up with all the antique designs that have taken over everything that we still thought were part of the ‘present’, we look at these pieces of ‘Weaponized Jewelry’. As you can see, it comprises of weapons that have been recreated in gold to give a ‘classic’ touch to the way they appear. The various articles available under this collection include AK 47 money clips, grenade cufflinks, pendants that look like gas masks and shiny daggers. Maybe these will come in handy if you’re planning to gift a war veteran. It’s smarter to do so because the weapons are available from various eras of combat pattle weaponry.]]> $25 to $500 depending upon the product and the amount of gold plated on it. They help you make a bold fashion statement too. Via - [Luxurylaunches]

London Stock Exchange shuts Windows on TradElect system

2009-07-03T10:39:07Z

Off late Windows has gained reputation as one of the most unreliable system to build critical software. It is also prone to virus attacks and is a favorite target of hackers around the world. This belief was reinforced when all activities at London Stock Exchange (LSE) came to a standstill after its Windows-based TradElect system allegedly had a problem. TradElect was created by Microsoft and Accenture with the goal to maintain sub-ten millisecond response times, real-time system speeds, for stock trades. It is a blend of C# and .Net programs and runs on HP ProLiant servers, Windows Server 2003, and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 as the back-end. TradElect could not deliver the performance of its rival Chi-X with its MarketPrizm trading platform software, built on Linux. ]]> ComputerWorld]

Drinkspiration: An iPhone app that picks a drink for you

2009-07-03T10:30:30Z

We all go through shit and shit is what drags us to some places we have no idea being in. Like for instance, a bar. There have been times I found myself there not knowing what to do now that I had trudged my way into the bar. Behold, this iPhone application is made to get you out of such a sticky situation. It is capable of suggesting a drink for you depending upon your mood, the time of the day, the type of liquor you want and the type of venue among many other criteria. It even uses a built-in GPS and social networking module that keeps you updated on the top drinks served around the globe.]]> Drinkspiration is the brainchild of Absolut. It will also be available for Google Android G3. Currently, the iPhone version is available for download from iTunes. [U]

Anti-paparazzi purse saves you from photographers

2009-07-03T10:26:14Z

There will be a day when we all stand up to those crowds of paparazzi who will click away, just to get my face on their newspapers. But hey, that’s not what I want the fame for. I prefer the money, the gigs and a Grammy or two. So how do I fend off these hounds? Ah! Here’s it! The Anti-paparazzi purse that allows me to remain unseen in most (if not all) photographs on Page 3. The purse has a LED flash of its own that shines bright the moment it detects the flash from a camera.]]> Gizmodiva]

Michael Jackson sells a million albums in a week, even after his death

2009-07-03T10:19:59Z

He had redefined music a couple of decades ago, bridged gaps between genres and even introduced the element of dance, to go with live ‘non-lip-synching’ performances. Best know for being the highest sold artist on the music stands, Jackson’s music is still worth more than a penny. Just a week after the death of the King of Pop, a million songs of his were sold on the Internet already, creating a new record. His music will completely dominate the Top Pop Catalog this week with 9 of the 10 songs being his very own. The man has surely dictated the world of music to everyone, and demonstrated to us all that there is something far beyond the bathroom. Everyone can make music; all it needs is a will and a goal.]]> Gadgetwise]

The world's first USB powered light bulb

2009-07-03T09:50:17Z

A Japanese company (JTT) has developed the world's first USB powered light lamp. In this age of LED's, CFL lamps, etc it would be rather refreshing to see the good old electric bulb resting besides your workstation. It has a shade which gives it a retro lamp shade look. A Japan only product the USB light bulb sells for 1280 Yen ($15). (Images after the jump)]]> [JTT]