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Walmart to sell more gadgets 2007-05-16 10:09:01 The store that is renown for selling cheap and in bulk are looking to revise their damaged profit margins by selling more gadgets
and electricals, at last someone has seen the light!
For us mere consumers there can be nothing better than a super store price war, they lose and we win, with prices cut to the bone it will be a great time to get over there and pick up some bargains.
So what can we expect to see in the stores, lots of computer peripherals like skype phones etc, web cams and printers, but it will be probably be a great opportunity to pick up a bargain in the HDTV market, digital cameras and video cameras too.
If this pays off, Walmart
can actually revise their current position and sink a few competitors at the same time, so they are playing a serious game now.
Source [Gadgetell]
Business, computer peripherals, Consumer, digital cameras, gadgets, hdtv, skype, video cameras, walmart, web cams
DIY HACK - Wireless Keyless Entry using Relays 2007-05-16 09:00:35
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Here’s a very simple wireless keyless entry DIY using some relays and stuff, very similar to the Wiimote Door Unlocker.
The mechanism is simple enough, just a momentary button on the panel in my apartment, but the mess of wires in the wall is a little unsettling. I took some meter readings of the terminals and sorted out the door button wiring. You can see where the door button is soldered through the PCB, which made it easier to identify the proper terminals. This panel has a “Door”, “Talk” and “Listen” button. The “Door” button is normally-open and the circuit is about 22V. In the following steps we’re going to effectively bypass the button with our own circuit.
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DIY HACK - HOW TO make a Rotating LCD! 2007-05-15 15:50:52
Wow, check out this cool DIY on how to make a rotating LCD! This IS very useful for reading PDFs and whatnot.
If you don’t want to make one or you are about buy a new LCD, there’s also bunch of LCDs out there that already rotates. (which I use at work)
CNET has a great review of rotating LCDs.
This fixture is very usefull for rotate 90 degrees the monitor in order to see o read documents in in a portrait fashion, there are drivers for video card that support this modes, in my case i use it to read pdfs.
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Take photos under water 2007-05-15 15:31:08 For people who are into extreme sports, capturing an image of something that they have seen or done has always been a problem, simply because of the extreme nature of their interests.
Good news for all of them now as they can now use the Hero 3 Digital Wrist Camera, which can take photo or short video of almost anything and in some very extreme circumstances, such as snow, heavy rain or even under water
.
Product Features and Specifications
* Waterproof to 100 Feet
* 4.5 Ounces
* Image Sensor - 3 Mega pixel (2048 x 1536)
* Lens - Glass f2.8
* Exposure - Auto
* 3X Sequence Photo Burst
* Lies flat on your wrist or flips up
* Dual Shutter Buttons to take photos
regardless of camera orientation
* Internal Memory - 16MB expandable to 2GB with SD card
* Video - 640 x 480 with sound (54 mins from 2GB SD Card)
* Self Timer - 10s
* Connectors - USB, Composite Video Out
* Power - 2 AAA Batteries (included)
* Compatible OS - Windows ME/200/X
Cufflinks that show your emotion 2007-05-15 14:43:51 You could say that these are cufflinks for geeks, but do geeks actually use cufflinks? Or rather would they even have a shirt that requires cufflinks? Maybe I am being just a little bit harsh there, no hard feelings.
Any how for everyone who has those little holes in the cuffs of their shirts, cannot find any buttons to do them up with and know about emotions, well these cuff links from Sweet Tooth Designs, are made just for you, there are over sixteen emotions to choose from, each with their own little message to tell your work colleagues how you are feeling, of course you can always wear two different cuff links and really confuse people.
They are made from hand finished sterling silver and will cost around $110 per pair.
Source [Coolest Gadgets]
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It’s a chair but not as we know it 2007-05-15 13:25:46 At first glance this contraption looks slightly rude, in what way I am not completely sure, but having read about the Solar System Chair it appears to be the cutting edge design for furniture, even though it does look somewhat uncomfortable.
The solar system part of this chair has nothing to do with technology of gadgetry but in fact if you study it closer, the red balls represent the planets rotating around the sun, I think!
Whatever the design purpose it is certainly eye catchingly brilliant, made from bright stainless steel tubing, and the red balls, which act as cushioning, it is defiantly a cool design, but somehow I don’t think that I would like to be sitting on that all day long.
At a price of only £99 ($200) it does appear to be good value.
Source [Tech Chee]
contraption, first glance, solar, Space
Steam turbine tank! 2007-05-15 12:56:41 Download latest version of Flash to view video! . Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode
Cool, we are looking forward to Maker Faire for cool steam tanks like this!
So what do you do after you’ve made a bunch of steam powered r/c tanks? Well you try making a steam turbine tank of course! Making a steam turbine r/c machine has sort of been one of my Holy Grails, but there are many issues with steam turbines, that made it difficult for me to tackle on the project.
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New type of camera tripod 2007-05-15 12:48:46 Tripods for cameras are great unfortunately even though they three legs, hence the tri, they can sometimes be a bit unstable and either topple over or in some cases it may just move slightly because of the uneven surface that it is placed on.
But never fear there is always help at hand, and this time it comes in the form of the All Terrain Tripod from red envelope, this unique design means that the legs of the tripod can be twisted around the anything suitable to give you’re camera the right height and a secure footing, no more watching your expensive camera falling to the ground as it takes photos of you running towards it.
Prices for the stand start at around $25 rising to $45 depending on the size.
Source [Geek Sugar]
cameras, jsp, photography, tripods, uneven surface
The iRiver soon to be on sale in the UK 2007-05-15 01:55:24 The budget 4 GB mp3 player, the iRiver
T60 will soon be on the shelves in stores for customers in the UK.
The device features, up to 19 hours of playing time, FM radio, Alarm Clock, Voice Recorder and of course
you can store music on it, if you want. All for just £99 ($200).Source [Shiny Shiny]
Product Page [iRiver]
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See in the dark slippers 2007-05-15 00:50:43 Nothing could be worse than walking up stairs in the dark when suddenly there is a power cut of even just a bulb blows, your stuck half way up the stairs in the total darkness.
These slippers have a powerful long lasting LED bulb in each slipper right at the front, a bit like a couple of headlights on a car, the lights are powered by battery and are light sensitive, so there is no worry of the battery running out of power at the time when you really need it.
The slippers cost a shade under $40 and can be bought online.Product Page [X Treme Geek]
Source [Geek Sugar]
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IPod covers from Sena 2007-05-14 23:46:30 There’s nothing worse than scratching up your brand new iPod, so what sort of covers are available? Sena have introduced two new designs for the iPod, made from leather they come in massive choice of colors, seventeen in all! One of the designs simply covers the iPod leaving the control wheel open, while the Magnet Flipper, has a magnetic cover that flips up to cover the control wheel.
Prices are $29.99 and the Magnet Flipper is $39.99 from Sena Cases.Product Page [Sena Cases]
Source [Shiny Shiny]
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Shredding documents is safe right? 2007-05-14 22:40:05 Unfortunately if you believe the claims of some German research studies, they believe that they have developed a program that can actually fix, shredded documents, oh yes that is what they are claiming.
Basically the software can put together the text that from the original documents, to most of us it is a frightening prospect, however if we look at it from another point of view, when there are investigations into crime or governments that are overthrown, it would appear that shredding all those files would be enough. Maybe they will need a large furnace too.
Source [Techchee]More [Nature]
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Get the new iPod gear 2007-05-14 20:39:53
With any success there are always spin offs, I this case the clothing has become part of the Apple money making industry, but this is not the actual clothes, rather an invisible iPod
casing that connects to your clothing, virtually anywhere and the iPod is simply and securely slipped into the casing and is ready to use.
Product Page [iWear]
Source [Engadget]
apple, casing, clothes, Cool, engadget, ipod, iwear, money, mp3, product page, spin offs
DIY HACK - Supercharged Airplane 2007-05-14 15:54:12
Check out this cool supercharged airplane you can make in your free time!
The single-sheet paper airplanes you made when you were a kid (or perhaps last week in your cubicle) were, well, kid stuff compared to this beefed-up paper craft, which uses an electric motor from an old pager or toy powered by a big electrolytic capacitor. Known as a “Gold Cap” and made by Panasonic, the capacitor charges from a battery pack and then metes out a steady flow of power to keep your propeller whirring for about 10 seconds—just long enough to send the flyer airborne and carry it between 30 and 100 feet.
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Sustainable Skyscrapers 2007-05-14 12:49:55
Erin joins our new Blog network site, Keetsa! Blog, which is a new blog about eco-friendly and green. Well, here’s a cool post she wrote about the sustainable skyscrapers, similar to previous post on the Rotating Towers to be built in Dubai. On the side note, can you believe it? I went from hacking gadgets and embedded devices to selling mattresses! Well, I can still keep blogging more and more and that’s one good thing. Our blogs will act as the community building marketing thingee while we try to sell beds online as our main revenue. Speaking of, we might start selling some magnetic bracelets for like 20 bucks. Well, Garrett says it won’t sell but who knows…
Anyways, I really need to pick up the pace here…
Tree Hugger posted about this today, but it is so neat, I felt the need to share it with you guys! Eckhard Gerber, a German architect, wants to build skyscrapers that are completely self sufficient. His proposed design is extremely eco-friend Read more:Sustainable
, Skyscrapers
Live Blogging Maker Faire - Balancing Bot spotted! 2007-05-20 00:11:40
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Wow, there’s so much cool stuff here at Maker Faire such as this cool balancing bot. It’s so big and there’s so much stuff, I don’t think you can see everything in one day. Phew…
balancing bot, balancing robot video, Blog, blogging, Circuits, Consumer, Cool, educational, Entertainment, gadgets, live blogging, make, maker faire, makerfaire, makezine, Microcontroller, Motor, Robots, Video, youtube, Zedomax Read more:Blogging
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Live Blogging - Zedomax Booth at Maker Faire 2007-05-19 23:08:19
Hey we are live at the Maker Faire, blogging live! See our automated camera that follows people? Well, it’s a $160 Logitech camera we got in a hurry at Best Buy last night just before the store closed. Glad we got it working although the internet here sucks sometimes. Anyway, our booth is really popular!
Garrett is doing a great job with the crowd while I am hiding in the back. (Why am I hiding? Blogging
of course!)
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Maker Faire Live Webcam Video 2007-05-19 19:42:10
Hi there, we are at the Maker Faire! I got hands on one of automatic webcams that follow people. Check it out!
It took me awhile to hook up some internet. For some reason, I couldn’t hook up to the free internet here. BUT I got my Sprint Samsung IP-830W to work as a cellular modem.
Hopefully, the live videos stream good on it. (My phone is a life-saver! )
Blog, blogging, cellular modem, Cool, educational, Entertainment, hook up, make, makezine, samsung ip 830w, sprint, usb, Video, Web
Compact Clock, radio and iPod docking station 2007-05-19 19:00:31 You can see the size of this device, by looking at the iPod
in the docking station, yet the Philips AJ300D delivers some pretty good sound with the 6 watt per channel amplifier and loudspeaker technology. Combined with the clock and the radio the little device is more than a match for its larger competitors.
Product Features and Technical Details.
Product Features.
* iPod and Philips Go Gear MP3 built in docking and charging
* Clock
radio, large digital readout
* Digital tuning with 20 presets
* Dual alarm, radio or alarm
Technical Details.
* Model: AJ300D/37
* Battery Average Life: 10 minutes
* Width: 6.3 inches
* Depth: 6.5 inches
* Height: 8.8 inches
* Weight: 2.9 pounds
* Item Package Quantity: 1
* tuner_technology: Digital
* radio_bands_supported: FM
* preset_channel_quantity: 5
* remote_control_description: Remote control
* audio_output_effects: WOOx Dynamic Amplification Control
* component_type: Clock radio wi
Carton of Milk, no it’s a radio 2007-05-19 18:00:59 This cute little carton of milk looks all the part of what it should be, but upon closer inspection its true identity is discovered.
It’s a funny idea, but as you look at it, you get the feely that it would look good in the kitchen as a back up radio or just for display.
This seems to be an obsession with designers and companies to create items that look like one thing, but actually turn out to be something completely different, or something that you would not really expect it to be, that is the fun of these types of gadgets.
Though it has to be said about this piece the actual radio is probably not as good as the design of them milk carton itself, well you cannot have everything I suppose.
Source [Nerd Approved]
carton of milk, Consumer, gadgets, nerd, obsession, radio
The little cubes of time 2007-05-19 17:00:37 With some new time pieces, it is hardly surprise that some designers try to come up with something different, something that would stand out in front of a crowd, and that special something that nobody else has designed before, this is a hard concept to follow, but these cube key chain and time pieces do appear to hit the mark.
The cubes are just 20 mm in size, and will display the time when the cord shown is pulled; the time would even be visible in the dark too, which will come in handy on some occasions.
The power comes from two small watch type batteries that are housed in the small tube that you can see attached to the cord.
Source [Crunch Gear]
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The retro looking fan powered by USB 2007-05-19 16:00:37 Get a touch of the olden days with this retro
type fan, with one important factor it is powered by the USB point on your computer, no plugs or power points needed.
The is one thing that is missing from this one though, the ribbons that fly around while its working like what the ones that you see in the old black and white films and old TV shows.
The features of the Classic USB Fan are -
# Classical design
# Oscillatory function, shaking knob control fan direction
# Durable soft fan blades make you free of injury
# Powered by USB
# On/Off switch and variable speed control knob
# Dimension: 18×14cm
# Weight: 168g
Available from many online outlets, the fan will cost you around $18, not bad at all.
Source [Ubergizmo]
black and white, Consumer, olden days, old tv shows, usb, white films
This grill is a Porker 2007-05-19 15:00:47 For anyone who loves the sun, beer and barbeque on a long summers evening, then this grill will most certainly thing that you are going to want to show off to your friends.
It is so strange that it is a cross between the funny and deadly serious, can you just imagine turning up at a family get together and see thing sitting there with smoke bellowing out of it and the smell of pork hanging around.
This is the sort of thing that meat eaters would love to pull out at the annual vegetarian get together, you can just see the look of distaste and even if there were just veggie burgers cooking away on it, would they eat them, I don’t think so.
You get a massive 418 sq inches of cooking space, virtually enough for whole pig, or at least a small one, the cost of this pigbeque is a massive $1,599 only serious grillers only I think.
Source [Shiny Shiny]
barbeque, Consumer, funny, meat eaters, pig, vegetarian, veggie burgers
Zedomax Maker Faire Setup 2007-05-19 02:23:04
It looks like Maker Faire is really taking its shape.
We are also busy setting up at Maker Faire. Actually, Garrett is busy setting up at Maker Faire.
I am working on the graphics for our 42″ table. Hopefully the below graphic will work good.
Although our table is small, we plan to do some live blogging, here’s the graphics:
Phew, it’s been very busy for all of us this week with all kinds of crazy stuff going on. I just broke my new digital camera right before the Maker Faire. I will have to get a new one at Best Buy (and make sure to return it in 14 days). Hmmm… we will need some web cam to stream live video too…
Make sure to check us out at Maker Faire!
Blog, blogging, Consumer, contest, Cool, crazy stuff, garrett, maker faire zedomax, shape, Web
How safe are you to drive 2007-05-18 22:00:25 It is so easy to miss-judge when you have had enough to drink and drive
home, but as this is such a serious thing it is good to see a great gadget being brought out, this device will analyze your breath and give you a clear indication as to what your alcohol level is and whether or not you should be driving.
Because everyone’s body is different the guide that is given may not be that accurate, so you may think that just because you have had two drinks that you will be clear, but some drinks are stronger than others and some people can handle the alcohol easier than others can, why take that chance.
BreathKey Features:
* About the size and weight of most keyless car entry remotes.
* The only digital keychain breathalyzer certified by the FDA.
* The only consumer breathalyzer to use a fuel cell alcohol sensor, just
like those used by police departments across the nation.
* Lifetime battery assures years of use, even if breathalyzer is used daily.
* Deep-
The iWay, free your iPod 2007-05-18 21:00:07 Now you can share or just store your short videos or photos, without the need for computer to upload and download them, with the iWay is it possible to connect to the iPod
and view what is stored on the iWay card.
Imagine those special occasions, say a wedding or something you have been taking video but this soon runs out, so you need to either switch the card or download the images to the laptop that you have to carry around, but with the iWay, this will hold much more than you can imagine, up to 80 Gbs on your iPod, you see you can your images on the iPod and sort them out later.
Choose Black or White. Works with iPod Video 80GB, iPod Video 60GB and iPod Video 30GB. Note: a typical 60 gigabyte Video iPod will easily store 40,000 photos! But does not work with iPod Nano or the Photo iPod.
For just under $70 the iWay is well worth considering.
Source [The Gadgets Page]
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Pen with laser pointer 2007-05-18 20:00:03 The laser pointer has finally made it to the big time, because this black ink pen has a built in laser pointer which is not just a red dot, it actually gives you the time, in big red numbers that can be projected on almost anything that you want, the wall, ceiling or literally just anywhere.
At first this would appear fairly pointless, but when writing a report or something and the light begins to fail, then all you need to do is flick the switch and get the time, no moving or having to get up, great!
Features -
* Red laser, 650nm output wavelength
* Black ink pen
* Takes 2 LR44 button cell batteries (included)
* Dimensions: 6″ x .5″ dia
Source [Think Geek]
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The little Nike shoe 2007-05-18 19:00:33 The Nike version of a USB flash drive has hit the stores in Japan and looks really cool indeed, it is a 1 GB version and comes with a chain as well, to open the device all that is needed is that the toe end of the shoe is removed, but it may be a bit awkward to insert because of the rubber surround.
Works with Windows XP and Mac, 1 GB, weighs 32 grams and the dimensions are W65 mm x D25 mm x H25 mm and will cost you about $20!
Source [Cool Gadget Zone]
Electronics, flash drive, toys, usb Read more:little
It’s a girl thing 2007-05-18 18:00:05 Its funny how some things are more for boys while others are for the female of the species, some are obvious, but what about the macho Swiss army style knife?
It has all of the toys that you would expect a mans tool to have, but wait its pink! So what is going on here, if you have a closer look you will then notice that this is no ordinary Swiss army knife, because it has a mini mirror, tweezers, scissors, nail file, knife and make up brush, so without a shadow of a doubt this is most defiantly a girl thing.
The price of the Miss Portable Gadget is just $9.99 from Avon, who else.
Source [Shiny Shiny]
Consumer, DoItYourself!, gadget, mirror, nail file, scissors, swiss army knife, tweezers
Snore Stopper stops SNORING! 2007-05-18 09:18:15
Everytime my girlfriend’s brother Bodin comes over to my apartment and sleeps over, he SNORES! So we’ve outlawed him from sleeping in the same room ever again. But it’s about to change with this cool SnoreStopper
. It will give you a slight electric shock or wave everytime you start snoring. We haven’t tried it yet, but I plan to buy it for Bodin since his birthday is coming soon. By the way, Bodin runs the OnEarthTravel blog, so check that out too and leave some nasty comments about his snoring. Don’t worry, he won’t mind, he’s a very nice guy.
Reduce snoring frequency and volume with natural biofeedback techniques. A simple wrist belt worn while sleeping allows the Snore Stopper’s biosensors to detect snores. The unit then issues a gentle electronic wave of light stimulation onto superficial skin. Rather than waking the snorer, this 5-second impulse merely causes a reflex—either a change in body position or an increase in throat mu
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