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Nook Tablet Reviewed

While both the Nook Tablet and the Fire are decidedly consumption-only devices, the Nook Tablet appears to be the more well-thought out of the two. Its store is better arranged and easier to use, the battery life is better, and it’s less stuttery and aggravating overall. The device still pulls some punches of its own [...]

Nokia’s New Windows Phone Has Arrived

Finally, here it is. The flagship device Nokia is counting on to bring a smile to our phone-loving faces, a sigh of relief to its shareholders, and a twinkle to the eyes of Finnish tax collectors everywhere. Dubbed the “first real Windows Phone,” the Lumia 800 is powered by a 1.4GHz CPU and is sculpted [...]

ASUS release the first ultrabook: meet the Zenbook

At an event in New York yesterday, ASUS unveiled its new ultrabook, the UX 21/31. Named the “Zenbook” it comes in 2 flavors, the 11-inch version of the Windows 7 computer has an Intel Core i5 processor, weighs 2.43 pounds, and is priced at $999. The Zenbook has beaten all the other manufacturers to market, as [...]

Create your own 3D figures with a USB 3D printer

3D printers were once out of reach of just about everyone due to the very high price of the hardware. Today, they are still expensive, but have come down to the point where enthusiasts can start saving up and buying one. Even kids are being targeted now with $800 Origo aimed at 10-year-olds. If you [...]

Solar-powered bonsai tree for charging your devices

The Electree is a bonsai tree that you don’t need to water or prune. The most you’ll have to do is dust off the solar panels from time to time. The tree has 27 solar panel “leaves” that charge the Electree’s 13,500mAH battery. You can also stash your devices under the Electree’s floor to keep things [...]

Sony brings the Holodeck to life (video)

December 3rd, 2011

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The Holodeck is real and there’s no Lt. Barclay to make things awkward. Using a combination of a Steadicam, multiple EyeToy cameras,PlayStation Move controllers, projection mapping, motion tracking, spandex-clad actors and giant rubber sea monster tentacles, Sony Europe, Studio Output and Marshmallow Laser Feast shot three web videos to highlight the immersiveness of movies rented or purchased from the PlayStation Store. Impressively, the shots rely exclusively on visual tricks, with zero editing or postproduction work. Is this the future? See for yourself after the break and relive the joy of the Holodeck without having to interrupt Worf from one of his weird workout routines. Hit the break to see the videos. Read more »

Olive: the first feature film shot on a smartphone (video)

December 1st, 2011

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Your smartphone might shoot HD, you might even have a dolly, but most of us know that 30 seconds of accidental filming inside a pocket and a blurry clip from the office party are about the best we can hope for. Not director Hooman Khalili. He made a feature length film using his trusty Nokia N8 and a custom lens, and now plans to show it in movie theaters. The film, called Olive, tells the story of a mute little girl, and the impact she has on the lives of those who meet her. Partly financed by the former Facebook CPO Chris Kelly, this Kickstarter story has the making of a movie itself. Should it raise the required $300k in funding, Khalili hopes it might even get a sniff by the Academy. That’s assuming, of course, they’ve had a recent change of policy. For a sneak peak and a look at the making of, check the video after the break.

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Multitouch Tempered Glass Keyboard And Mouse. (Video)

November 30th, 2011

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Most of the time we end up wanting gadgets just because they look cool, and today is no exception. A concept from Jason Giddings, an aerospace engineer and CEO of Giddings Product Development, this awesome looking multitouch sensitive keyboard and mouse combo is made from a special curved piece of tempered glass, and a couple of cameras in the base. Check out the video after the break. Read more »

Nook Tablet Reviewed

November 28th, 2011

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While both the Nook Tablet and the Fire are decidedly consumption-only devices, the Nook Tablet appears to be the more well-thought out of the two. Its store is better arranged and easier to use, the battery life is better, and it’s less stuttery and aggravating overall. The device still pulls some punches of its own with its e-mail client and storage, and we have some doubts about its ecosystem, but the Nook Tablet is a better device than the Kindle Fire. It’s more than good enough to justify the $50 price difference between the two. Read more »

iPhone Video Projector

November 26th, 2011

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Project your videos and pictures from your iPhone to the big screen with the iPhone video projector. The LED-illuminated projection system provides 557 x 234 resolution with its 4:3 native aspect ratio, projecting videos on a screen or wall up to 110″ diagonally from as close as 20″ up to 18′ away. You can also play the audio through its own integrated sound system, its two 3-watt titanium drivers integrate with the on-board dual 7-watt amplifiers to produce crisp, robust sound. It can also display videos at 16:9 aspect ratio–the same used by high definition televisions. The 15-watt LED has a 30,000-hour lifespan and provides a brilliant 800 lumens for clear, bright pictures and videos. Manual focus. Supports iPhone 3G/3GS and iPhone 4 and 1st and 2nd Gen iPod touch.

Available from the good people at Hammacher Schlemmer at 50% off. Now only $149!

Deal of the Week: The iPhone Video Projector.

Honda Unveils All-new ASIMO Robot (video)

November 8th, 2011

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The new and improved ASIMO robot was unveiled today in Japan, sporting a streamlined physique and scarily adept mind. In fact, Honda claims that its bot is now less “automated” than it is “autonomous” — all thanks to new behavior control technology that allows it to move and make decisions on its own, independent of human operators. Its external recognition capability and set of onboard visual and auditory sensors enable it to rapidly process information about its environment, which the ASIMO then uses to plot its next move. Combining long- and short-term sensor data, the droid can predict human movements and automatically recognize voices or gestures. Because of this, Honda says, the ASIMO could be more easily integrated within social environments, and peacefully coexist with its human prey counterparts. Check out the video after the break. Read more »