Archive for April 18th, 2008
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Motorola’s internal roadmap reveals 9 different handsets which will see action this year, with some of them already available readily in retail stores (U9, W270 and E8). Below are more details on leaked handsets such as the ZN5, VE75, A180 and L800T. |
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Somehow sports that feature projectiles in a game (badminton, soccer, cricket, squash, tennis) have given birth to obsession such as the “fastest serve in the world”. In cricket, the fastest a ball was delivered is approximately 100mph, but those are the domain of professionals. |
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What if you’re a budding cricket fan who adores the sport and want to know just how fast you will be able to bowl that cricket ball? Well, instead of getting a friend to stand at your side and using radar guns to capture the necessary statistics, why not use this Speedsensor cricket ball? For AUD$55 a pop, you get the official size, shape and weight of a standard cricketball, complete with a small LCD readout on one face. The only drawback is the need to program just how far the object is away before you bowl it…too much math…brain…exploding!
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The Pioneer AVIC-F500BT is almost here now after receiving approval from the FCC, offering one of the larger screens where GPS naviation systems are concerned at 5.8″. |
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It provides door-to-door driving directions and is able to connect to virtually anything in your vehicle, pairing up with your handset thanks to Bluetooth while boasting support for an optional TMC antenna. Heck, the ND-BC2 add-on also allows you to connect it to a rear view camera for those who question their own reverse parking skills. Patience is a virtue, friends, so don’t go blow that wad of cash you have at the moment on something frivolous as you wait for the Pioneer AVIC-F500BT to hit the streets.
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The Department of Defense is currently pouring plenty of dough into a portable handheld device which is smart enough to identify signs of brain damage in a person shortly after a roadside bomb or other injuries which cause trauma to the head within seconds. So far $4.6 million has been poured over four years for such a device, and the final product must be rugged enough to survive extreme battlefield conditions such as Iraq. |
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It isn’t ready just yet, but we do know it features a small high-resolution camera and software that measures just how well a person tracks a red dot which moves in a small circle. Simple tests like that as well as remembering a few words show just how much damage was inflicted. I wonder if the device can check out brain damage our kids get from watching the garbage on TV these days…
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The DUET Electric-Acoustic System, also known as EAS, is a hybrid hearing device that is currently undergoing trial tests across the US. |
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This product stands to benefit hearing-impaired patients who do not get any help from hearing aids, but cochlear implants are deemed unsuitable because they retain some natural hearing. The EAS caters for borderline cases, specially designed with a thin electrode so that less space is occupied in the inner ear. It will be implanted by special surgical techniques in order to preserve natural hearing, amplifying both low frequencies while electronically stimulating middle and high frequencies. Good to see audio technology advance to such an extent these days.
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Popularity: 7%
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Now is this a cute digital camera or what - the Casio Exilim EX-Z80’s interface is rather comical when you think about it, providing some relief for folks who are just too serious in their life. |
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Heck, it will literally display a heartbroken image should it fail to focus on your subject, but you can also choose other images such as stars, flowers and even babies to break whenever you snap a blurry one. Stars and flowers are fine, but babies?!? Hopefully this firmware will be able to find its way outside of Japan - keep your fingers crossed, folks!
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Do you love having late nights out, only to realize that it is near impossible to concentrate on lectures the next day? Perhaps the Yamaha Pocketrak 2G will be able to help you out, being a stereo digital pocket recorder that comes with the following :- |
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Popularity: 7%
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Ever had those memory lapses where for the life of you, you just can’t seem to remember where you put your keys? The Fetch My Keys gadget is priceless, as all you need to do is give a hearty whistle and the key chain will bark back automatically. |
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Of course, by then you will realize that the key is pretty near by, leading to strange looks from your colleagues as your boss takes note of your short term memory lapse episodes. Pity you won’t be able to do much if you’ve lost your key during one of your long walks as all the whistling in the world is useless then.
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Popularity: 6%
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VXL Instruments’ TC 7321-XP is powered by Windows XP Embedded and is able to operate sans a fan. Other specifications include :- |
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Popularity: 7%
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The Phonofone is a pretty unique device to have in your home these days, simply by virtue of its retro looks as well as the ability to run just fine without any power. It relies on passive amplification that instantly transforms any personal audio player and earbuds into a self-described “sculptural audio console”. |
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Looks (and sounds) good, doesn’t it? Just be quick as this ceramic speaker sees a limited run of just 200 pieces in black, retailing for 400 Euros each.
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Popularity: 7%
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