Archive for February, 2010

Sony’s 3D Blu-ray Players Can Be Controlled By iPhone Or iPod Touch

Posted in Gadgets on February 28th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Sony iPhone Blu-ray Remote App

Who would’ve ever thought that Sony would sign on to the dark side.  And by dark side I mean Apple.  As the years pass the Japanese consumer electronics company has slowly trickled out more and more devices that are either iPod or iPhone compatible.

Newest to the list is their line of 3D Blu-ray disc players, the BDP-S470 and S570. Not only are they WiFi enabled (or ready), stream the latest in online media and can playback 3D Blu-rays, but can be controlled by using your iPod Touch or iPhone remote.  Of course, both devices will have to be connected to the same network, but that ain’t no thing in an iPhone world.  Unfortunately, the PS3 is not supported, at least not at this time.

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Neck Stretcher Or Traction Device, You Decide

Posted in Gadgets on February 27th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Neck Traction

Neck stretching is a common practice amongst some African countries, so I’m a bit surprised to see an apparatus for the Western part of the world that appears to do just that.  In actually, it’s a Neck Traction device that uses a small hand driven pump to increase or decrease the level of support and as a result stretches the neck.  Supposedly, this helps reduce pain by ‘releasing neck pressure caused by pinched nerves’.  Honestly, the only thing I see this thing doing is make you look more retarded than a person wearing a neck brace or a dog with a lamp shade on its head.

[via 7gadgets]

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Sony Bloggie Records 360 Degree Video

Posted in Gadgets on February 27th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Sony Bloggie 360 degree

The Sony Bloggie, otherwise know as the Sony Webbie – it’s an updated version – has been on the market for well over a year now…well at least the form factor has.  So that’s why I’m a bit surprised to just get word of their recently released add on camera kit, which includes not only the camera and a 4GB Memory Stick, but a 360 degree video accessory.  It, which is in fact a lens, mounts directly onto the camera and allows you to shoot video footage with a 360 degree perspective.  Wacky, I know, but perfect for a little recon or amateur paparazzi shooting. (more…)

Smash Guitar’s Are 100 Percent Recyclable

Posted in Gadgets on February 26th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

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I really don’t understand this product.  The Japanese made Smash Guitars are cheap instruments that are manufactured from 100% recyclable materials beckoning the question, if you care that little about your guitar to smash it why would you care enough to send the broken pieces back to the company to be recycled??

The company claims that they will take all those busted shards and construct a new guitar and donate it to charity.  The electric guitars are available in the Telecaster mold and only cost $60 each.

Can I get a WTF?

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Light Bulb Candle

Posted in Gadgets on February 26th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Light Bulb Candle

This beautiful little light, designed by Helbert Ferreira and Remi Melander from the SystemDesignStudio in Barcelona, Spain, takes the functionality from a candle and combines it with the design of a light bulb.

This way the light is hidden and the light shows through the candle. As it consumes wax of interior of the light bulb, it also conserves the outer form of the candle for a longer time.

Check out the Bulb Candle and other nice products at systemdesignstudio.com.

(Via Yanko Design)

Wireless Mini Keyboard from Lenovo

Posted in Gadgets on February 26th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

This wireless palm-sized keyboard from Lenovo features a 69 key setup and a track ball. It works wirelessly with HTPC and other products from distances of up to 10 meters.

Features:

  • 2.4GHz wireless keyboard and mouse combo
  • Palm-size dimensions
  • Nano Dongle
  • As far as 10 meters control distance
  • Window multimedia control
  • Support Window 7 / Vista / XP / 2000
  • Dimension: 124 x 135 x 25mm (approx.)
  • Weight: 107g

The Lenovo Mini Wireless Keyboard N5901 is available over at USB Brando for $64.

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Portable Solar-Powered Charger and Battery Backup

Posted in Gadgets on February 26th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Scosche Industries, an award-winning innovator of iPhone and iPod accessories, has announced its solBAT II – a solar-powered charger and battery backup.

The solBAT II works with almost any handheld device that can be charged via a USB cable and feature’s a simple two light indicator that lets users know when the solBAT II it is charging from the sun or a USB cable (red), and when it is passing that stored energy to a handheld (green) like a Blackberry, iPhone, iPod, or PSP.

The solBAT II’s lithium ion battery has a capacity of 1500mA and an output of 5V, allowing it to charge USB powered devices at the same rate as a wall charger. The solBAT II features a windshield mount and a universal carabineer mount making it easy to soak up the sun’s clean energy. When fully powered a solBAT II will charge a typical cellular up to two times, making it a great battery backup to keep in the car or a bag in case of emergency when traveling.

Features:

  • Use your existing USB cable to charge most devices including iPod, iPhone, MP3, Blackberry, cellphones and more
  • Internal 1500ma lithium-ion battery stores power for when you need it
  • Includes windshield cradle and universal carabiner mount
  • Also includes USB charging cable for rapidly charging from any computer or USB charger

The solBAT II charger and battery backup is yours for $29.99 from Scosche.com.

Pink Fisheye Camera for Valentine’s Day

Posted in Gadgets on February 26th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

The popular Fisheye camera from Lomography, the company behind produtcs such as the Diana Multi Pinhole Camera and the LOMO Lubitel 166+ Camera, has now been released in a new pink edition in time for Valentine’s Day.

The world’s greatest compact Fisheye camera is back in pink! Like its brother the regular Fisheye No.2, the fete blanche of Fisheye photography comes with an incredible 180-degree wide-angle view, stunning fisheye barrel distortion, a bulb setting for long exposures and a switch for multiple exposures on the same frame.

The Pink Fisheye has the ability to fire both a hot shoe flash and the built-in flash, as well as sporting a true fisheye viewfinder, and the “full metal jacket” body treatment. With this arsenal, the possibilities for your Fisheye lomography are endless! Uses normal 35mm film that can be developed anywhere.

Product Description

  • Special edition camera!
  • 180° of Fisheye distortion!
  • Creates fun circular images on a regular print – normal processing.
  • 35mm Fisheye camera with built-in flash and standard hotshoe attachment
  • Multiple exposure switch and long exposure function
  • Premium quality Japanese Fisheye lens
  • Full metal jacket body detail

The Fisheye No 2 Pink Edition is available from the Lomography Shop for €80 ($112).

ezSpace Surge2Go Portable Power Strip From ezGear

Posted in Gadgets on February 26th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

EzGear Travel Outlet

Traveling with a bunch of computer gear can be a pain.  Surfacing as one of the only travel surge protectors I’ve seen, the ezSpace Surge2Go Portable Power Strip From ezGear could be just what the gear head on the go is looking for.

Featuring 3 appropriately spaced outlets and a shielded 8-inch power cord that wraps around the base of the surge protector, the ezSpace uses a LED to denote actual surge protection from other forms of electrical interference.

If interested you can get the Surge2Go PowerStrip right now for $18.

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Nooka Asset Organizer Wallet Doubles As A Chew Toy

Posted in Gadgets on February 26th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

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I always like posts about weird and unconventional wallets.  This is definitely one of those.  I heard a tip somewhere that if you wrap a rubber band around your wallet that it’s less likely to fall out of your pocket.  Taking a hint from that age old proverb, the Asset Organizer from Nooka is a water resistant soft silicone rubber wallet that features three vertical compartment slots to hold money, receipts, keys, and more.

Available in 5 colors, each wallet is priced at $35.  Just don’t let your dog know you have one.

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