iDermal – The Latest in High Tech Body Modification   

Gadgets, May 16, 2012
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Okay, so in case you missed it, I just did a post on wearable technology, but what if you didn’t want to wait till the end of this year, or simply didn’t want to shell out the big bucks to have a computer contained within your eyeglass lens, or neatly strapped to your wrist? Well, there is another option.

Check out hardcore technology lover Dave Hurban, mild mannered  tattoo artist and piercer by day who has gone one step beyond in order to have the ultimate in wearable tech. Mr Hurban recently pierced his wrist and then surgically implanted four super strength magnets in the resulting pocket in order to magnetically attach his iPod, to his flesh.

Of course I find that a funky colorful strap seems to work equally well, but it certainly has much less of the wow factor associated with surgically implanted dermal anchors. The procedure, now called iDermal, is being used primarily to anchor an iPod Nano to your skin which seems to withstand a solid workout or a jog in the park… and functions equally well as a simple strapless watch, for when you are feeling less, shall we say… sporty?

I have to say I’ve seen other body modifications that are far less practical, and I am a strong believer in “to each his own”, however, as much as I love my gadgets I’m not sure I’m ready to give them a permanent home attached to my body. Although, as much as I lose my keys, I might need to consider a dermal anchor implanted somewhere….. now be nice.

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FotoFlo for iPhone – Tell your story in a new way.   

Gadgets, May 13, 2012
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FotoFlo - for iPad and iPhone

InterMotion Technology, Inc. is announced that FotoFlo is now available for iPhone. FotoFlo is a content generation application that helps you tell stories with your photographs in a new and unique way. FotoFlo provides the ability to generate videos from photographs, recording your commentary while zooming and panning around your photographs, and putting a spotlight on friends and family. With FotoFlo you can share your recordings with your friends by Facebook, YouTube, or email.

FotoFlo for iPhone builds upon the capabilities of FotoFlo for iPad, and features a new simplified user interface, support for portrait-mode recording and the ability to add soundtracks from your iPhone music library. Import photographs from your Facebook, Flickr, and Picasa accounts as well as the iPhone Camera and Photo Library. Create title slides for your recordings and add text to your photographs. Variable-speed sliding transitions between photographs provide a natural feel to your recording.

FotoFlo features cloud-based video generation, which provides significant data plan and time savings. A minimum amount of data is transferred to InterMotion’s servers, where your recordings are converted to video and then shared with your friends in the cloud, freeing your iPhone and your data plan from lengthy video generation and sharing transfers.

Find out more about FotoFlo at www.thefotoflo.com.

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Modified Social Benches   

All Pictures, May 8, 2012
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These are Modified Social Benches by artist Jeppe Hein, which are located throughout the city of De Haan in Belgium, for the contemporary art event Beaufort04. The bench designs borrow their basic form from normal park benches, but are altered in various degrees to make the act of sitting on them a conscious physical endeavour.


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Xbox 360 Celebration Pack heads for the UK   

Gadgets, May 2, 2012
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Do you want to show to the rest of the world just how much of a devotion you have as a patriot to the United Kingdom? Well, standing up straight as a pole whenever the national anthem plays (and remembering all the words to it) would definitely help, but if you are a gamer with a cause, then you might want to look into the Xbox 360 Celebration Pack which is headed towards the UK – where it will come with the Union Jack slapped all over the Xbox 360 console itself, the Kinect set, and controller.

This particular “Celebration Pack” for the UK will start rolling out from May 25th onwards, and we have absolutely no clue what Microsoft wants to celebrate over at this point in time, although the Summer Olympics is a guess worth aiming for. You will get a 4GB Xbox 360 inside in addition to a Kinect set and a controller, all decked out in the UK flag, where the entire shebang ought to set you back by around £250. For Queen and country!

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We-Watt and their WeBike   

Gadgets, April 30, 2012
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If you find yourself losing against the battle of the bulge, then you might want to take certain steps to ensure that victory is at hand in the end. It is all right to lose a few battles to some steaks and ice cream here and there, but the war must be won ultimately. We-Watt from Belgium has an idea that might just help you burn some calories whenever you are working – and not only that, the kind of energy you expend will not be put to waste, but rather, can also help provide some much needed juice for the modern thirsty gadgets that we have all come to know and love. Known as the WeBike, this modern piece of furniture will come in an interesting formation of a cedar-clad table alongside a trio of pedaling stations.

This would definitely make the entire working and pedaling experience a whole lot more social, and as we all know, to exercise with your colleagues would definitely be incentive enough to see who can outdo one another, instead of flying solo. The WeBike is said to be debuting at a Brussels airport in due time, although it has already made its way to restaurants and a shopping mall in that part of the world. No idea on how much it will cost, but how much pedaling does one need to make in order to fully charge an iPhone?

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UCube Digital USB Speakers   

Gadgets, April 28, 2012
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Looking for a pair of speakers for your notebook? Let’s face the fact that most notebooks do not come with a decent audio solution, which is why there is always a market for items like the $149.99 UCube Digital USB Speakers. Measuring a mere 3.25″ square, the UCube is an ultra portable computer peripheral, and chances are you would not probably notice it take up much space on your desk. Not only that, they are definitely lookers and will not end up as a sore thumb on your work desk. Since these speakers will connect to your computer via USB, there is no need to lug around another power supply on your travels.

Not only that, the speakers are completely detachable from the hefty aluminum stands, allowing you to minimize the footprint. The UCube is able to coax out a maximum of 15 watts per channel, and with Balance Mode Radiator (BMR for short), it is said to be able to deliver a full frequency range with a wide dispersion pattern that would certainly be more than welcome for your ears to listen to.

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Illustrated Collection of Absurd and Funny Statements Overheard   

All Pictures, Funny Pictures, April 27, 2012
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These colorful illustration works are by artist Karen Kurycki. These were created from absurd/funny/thought-provoking statements that she overheard on twitter. The results are excellent.


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Cardo scala rider G9 – Can you Hear Me Now?   

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My husband and I both have our motorcycle licenses, and it was my dad that taught me to ride, and while it makes me a little more nervous than it used to, I still love the idea of a bike… the wind in your hair and the bugs in your teeth. But if we all go out together, its just so hard to communicate – even with some of the better helmet systems out there.

That is until now, let me introduce you to Cardo scala rider G9, Cardo Systems Inc (a Pittsburgh PA company) specializes in the design and development of state of the art communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets and the G9 is no exception. Featuring unparalleled intercom connectivity and wireless access to mobile phones, GPS and MP3 music, this super slim, compact headset installs in minutes and lets you talk to up to 8 fellow riders almost a mile away.

But that’s not the best part, the G9 also allows spontaneous connections to other scala riders using the G9 or the G4, so waving becomes a thing of the past as this system lets you reach out and actually say hi! Other unique functions include “Flash Pairing” where users establish connections by bumping two of the G9′s together or Hot Dial calling  or “Group Signal” that lets a rider initiate alerts to other members of his crew and they even have a Cardo Community, Heck! Its like social networking on wheels.

So make calls, get GPS directions, plan meet-ups, or just listen to the built in FM radio, the G9 will help you do it all. The G9 provides about 12 hours of talk time and 7 days of standby. It can be charged in 3 hours and is compatible (within limits) with the entire scala line. For more info please visit Cardosystems.com

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Soundwagon – Driving the Music Home   

Gadgets, April 26, 2012
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I probably shouldn’t admit that I have a rather large collection of records. As I write this my daughter wants to know what they were, and if that was how we listened to music before we had electricity. Bless her little heart – no candy for her today. Anyway, the point of the story was, I no longer have a record player and I don’t have the overwhelming desire to buy one either, but I would like to hear a couple of those old tunes.

So check out Soundwagon, it just doesn’t get any neater than this. This officially licensed Volkswagen Van record player can be carried in your pocket. The Soundwagon has a player needle that is powered simply by a 9 volt battery, you just place your little VW on top of any 33 1/3 rpm vinyl record and let her go for a spin. The unit has been recently redesigned with an improved speaker and features much better sound quality than their original roll out.

The Soundwagons are made in Japan, are available worldwide, and come in blue, black, gray,white, magenta and cherry red for just under 100 bucks. Visit Soundwagon.jp  for an instructional video or for ordering information and don’t forget to bring it with you next time you want to check out some records at your local retirement community yard sale. Geez.

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The iPhone Lens Dial – for the Serious iPhone 4s Photographer   

Gadgets, April 24, 2012
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I admit it, I have a Nikon DSLR and a Sony Cybershot, but somehow I end up taking more pictures on my iPhone. I guess it makes sense since is always available, easy to remember, and takes a pretty good shot, for a phone. But inevitably I will miss quite a few of those perfect pictures, If only I could have been just a little closer… I always walk away kicking myself for not having at least grabbed the Cybershot.

So who could blame me for being intrigued by the iPhone Lens Dial? Not only does this complete 3 lens optical system, made specifically for your iPhone, look cool, but it boasts fisheye, wide angle, and telephoto lens capabilities. The lenses are optical quality coated glass set into an aircraft grade aluminum case with both portrait and landscape tripod mounts.

While the iPhone lens Dial isn’t going to take the place of your DSLR (or your point and shoot for that matter), getting even just a bit closer to your subjects and a few special effects will make iPhone picture taking a whole lot more fun and creative. Simply turn the dial to what you need and it will lock in place, and you can start snapping.

You should be aware that the telephoto lens only provides a 1.5x optical zoom over the unenhanced iPhone lens and it is a bit expensive costing around $249.99. The case, which weighs in at about 10 ounces will also be adding a little bulk to your phone, but better to have and not need, then to need and not have.

Check out the iPhone Lens Dial at photojojo.com

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Tilt-Shift Photography Makes Lego Brick Rooms Look Like Full-Size Gallery Space   

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Sao Paolo, Brazil-based photographer Valentino Fialdini has built surreal rooms entirely out of LEGO. His latest collection carries photographs of these empty architectural spaces with colorful and all-white LEGO walls, floors and corridors. With some clever lighting and camera tricks too, Fialdini has captured these tiny spaces as vast and spacious.


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Genius Maurus Professional Gaming Mouse   

Gadgets, April 23, 2012
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Gamers are extremely particular when it comes to the kind of peripherals they use, and more often than not, they would want to find any means possible to gain an advantage over their opponents, chiefly looking into the kind of hardware that they use first. After all, skill tends to play second fiddle among newbies, as they would prefer to brag about the kind of equipment that they have. Of course, when you move up the food chain, you would come up with different ways of playing a particular map or employing various strategies, and hardware, while important, is a secondary factor to consider.

For folks who are on the lookout for another piece of gaming hardware – a gaming mouse in particular, have yet a different option to consider, although it does not hail from the hallowed halls of Razer and Logitech this time around. Genius, a lesser known manufacturer, is putting up their Genius Maurus Professional Gaming Mouse for all and sundry to give it a go. Just what kind of hardware does it pack? Let us take a closer look at it in the extended post.

For starters, the Genius Maurus Professional Gaming Mouse will target FPS and RTS gamers, others such as Minesweeping office drones and MMORPG gamers can give this a pass. There are 5 programmable buttons in total, not to mention on-board memory that enables you to store your settings so that you need not reconfigure the game controls itself each time you plug your mouse into a new computer.

Not only that, there are four DPI settings to choose from – 450/900/1800/3500, and with a built-in 20 grams of weight, it allows you to play around with the “feel” of the mouse, as some games might require you to move your mouse faster without having to worry about accuracy, while weight adds stability to your hand’s movement for those precise moments. To make things a whole lot cooler, Genius has also thrown in a lighting system that illuminates the scroll wheel and logo.

The Genius Maurus Professional Gaming Mouse will come with a rubber coating finish for non-slip grip, retailing for $49.99 a pop.

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3BaysGSA helps you improve your golf swing   

Gadgets, April 22, 2012
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When Tiger Woods was working on a new swing, it did affect his game somewhat, but when he managed to master it, he zoomed in on most of the titles that were there for the taking, and this was before the entire personal life of his came crumbling down. Still, it goes to show just how important tweaking your swing is, and many golfers out there constantly find different methods and equipment in order to help them achieve what is known as the “perfect swing”, if there is such a thing in the first place anyways.

Well, Perception Digital Limited has introduced a device which could eventually help you get the swing you have always wanted with the 3BaysGSA. Just what is the 3BaysGSA? It comes in a tiny form factor which is definitely a boon, considering the amount of equipment that you already need to lug around on the green. This small and handy companion for golfers will be attached to one end of your golf club, where it will get to work with each swing you make, collecting over 10,000 data points for each swing.

An on-board computer will definitely be there to crunch such data, and when it has arrived at the conclusion, it will transfer all that data over to your mobile device, letting you review your swing in an animated manner. Apart from that, the adage of having two heads being better than one is applied here, since the collected and analyzed information will be sent to remote coaches for online coaching.

According to Dr. Jack Lau, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Perception Digital, “Golf playing can be frustrating for someone who does not swing well. But it can be really rewarding if the right technique is applied. Golf professionals who have tested and tried the 3BaysGSA comment that it is a great tool. What it can perform was simply not possible in the past due to the costs involved.”

What do you think of this device? Golf widows might want to look into it as a possible gift for their husbands during their upcoming birthday, he will definitely love you all the more!

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Griffin and Crayola team up for Crayola MyPhones, Color Clickers and Crayon Classics   

Gadgets, April 21, 2012
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Kids love playing, but most of the time these days, the kind of games that they play are of the video variety. It is about time you helped them get out of the house and lose that pasty complexion, where running around in the park and rolling in grass should be made as a mandatory childhood experience – not to mention climbing trees and having hours of fun in a treehouse. Well, apart from playing, I have yet to find a normal child who loves colors – the more, the merrier. This is where Griffin and Crayola’s partnership looks set to bear plenty of fruit – in the form of the Crayola MyPhones, Color Clickers and Crayon Classics, where we shall take a closer look at all three right after the jump.

First of all, there is the Crayola MyPhones which is a pair of fully adjustable, volume-limiting earbuds and headphones which are – but of course, kid-sized. After all, it is the growing trend these days that kids are exposed to ever increasing levels of sound. Take a gander at our commercials on the TV – a normal show sounds just fine until it is time for some ads to run, where the audio level increases noticeably, sometimes causing a shock as well to the entire household. With the $24.99 Crayola MyPhones, you need not worry about your little one losing his or her hearing so soon, thanks to an integrated sound-control circuit which caps peak volume levels at 85 decibels or lower.

As for the $14.99 MyPhones Earbuds, these will carry Crayola’s iconic crayon wrapper design, sporting individual carrying cases for that personal touch, while coming in a shape of a Crayola crayon. It will open up to feature 3 sizes of soft silicone ear cushions, where there ought to be one just for every and any kid in the household. You can choose from Crayola colors such as purple pizzazz, cotton candy (pink), caribbean green, and blue berry.

Last but not least, you can offer a different method to protect your iPod touch, thanks to the existence of Color Clickers and Crayon Classics. Crayola Color Clickers will merge a protective polycarbonate shell with 28 interchangeable color stripes, offering young iPod users the option of coming up with their very own color combinations throughout the week, making them feel that they have a spanking new iPod each time. Color Clickers will come in green and yellow alongside coordinating color stripes.

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Deer-Shaped Electrical Towers in Russia   

All Pictures, April 20, 2012
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Check out this cool deer shaped hydro tower concept by Moscow-based design studio DesignDepot.


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The Hammock Compatible Sleeping Bag – For Hanging Around Comfortably   

Gadgets, April 19, 2012
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I don’t know how much longer I’m going to be able to get away with this NOT camping thing. My little girl really wants to go spend a few nights in the woods and now that there are gadgets that you can cook on, keep away the bugs with and charge all your electronics with even when you’re in the wilderness, I’m running out of excuses.. at least I still have the sleeping on the ground argument, don’t I?

Not at all, welcome Brand Trunk’s new Hammock Compatible Sleeping Bag, made of a nylon shell with warm and cozy thinsulate fill this handy item gets you up and off the ground by wrapping around a hammock, thus keeping the base fill from compressing beneath you and your back from freezing, and it get’s you up and above pesky rocks and sticks that can make your slumber a living nightmare.

The Hammock Compatible Sleeping Bag is about 88 x 34 and features two full length 2-way zippers with a
draft collar and an adjustable-mummy type opening, it also has  an interior zip pocket so you can store a few goodies beside you and not have to climb in and out once you’re all warm and cozy up in the trees.

Grand Trunks Hammock Compatible Sleeping Bag will run you about 179 bucks and it does not come with the hammock, it weighs in at under 3 pounds is good to 32F and includes a useful stuff sack. It won’t be available for a few weeks anyway… so I suppose I am safe for the time being. Watch for it at grandtrunkgoods.com

 

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LG Optimus Elite takes the green route with Sprint   

Gadgets, April 18, 2012
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Do you have a heart for the environment? After all, we do not pass down the earth to our children, but rather, we inherit it from them – so the onus is on us to make sure that whatever legacy we leave behind, it will be a good and lasting one. Sprint has worked to bring the LG Optimus Elite to the masses, where it offers an affordable and environmentally responsible addition that has eco-friendly attributes. It will continue from where the LG Optimus S left off, as the LG Optimus Elite will fit comfortably into just about any pocket without making a dent in your bank account as well.

Not only that, the LG Optimus Elite is also future forward thanks to integrated NFC (Near Field Communications) technology as well as support for Google Wallet, allowing you to use the LG Optimus Elite as an electronic wallet of sorts, letting you perform safe and secure purchases at hundreds of participating retailers. I am rather disappointed to see it come with just Android 2.3 Gingerbread though, as I would (and I presume many others of the Android camp) would have preferred to see Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich running right out of the box instead.

Other hardware specifications include a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display, mobile hotspot capability that supports up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices, coming in Titan Silver and White shades. Not only that, the LG Optimus Elite will also be ULE Platinum Certified, which incidentally is the highest level of environmental performance that is recognized by sustainable requirements established by UL Environment and Sprint. There is no use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), brominated flame retardants (BFR), halogen, beryllium, phthalates, and nickel in the production of the LG Optimus Elite, and it is also CarbonFree certified.

A 5-megapixel camera is there to record your favorite moments on the go, and you will also be able to benefit from 50GB of free cloud storage and sharing from Box. 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM rounds off the list of specifications. Best of all? It retails for just $29.99 on a new two-year agreement.

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Hauntingly Deceptive Skull Portraits by Tom French   

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Painter Tom French just posted a number of new paintings in preparation for his upcoming exhibition titled Don’t Look Back at Zero Cool Gallery in London later this month. French’s acrylic works often depict couples in seemingly amorous relationships that create the optical illusion of a skull, pieces that walk the line between beautiful and unsettling.


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Aqua iPhone Case   

Gadgets, April 17, 2012
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There is one thing that electronics absolutely hate – and that would be mixing it up with water. Well, unless someone comes up with a waterproof device right from the production lines, you would pretty much have to take the proactive effort to take good care of your electronic device to make sure it does not end up sleeping with the fishes. The next time you head to the beach or pool and wished you could have recorded some videos or snapped some photos, make sure you have the £19.95 Aqua iPhone Case in tow.

As the name suggests, the Aqua iPhone Case will be able to ensure your iPhone remains free from water, sand, dust and snow, letting you have your fair share of fun, shooting photos and videos without worrying about drowning your device. It boasts of a transparent, touch-sensitive perspex skin that lets you access the touchscreen display, while protecting it from the elements.

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Sagemcom Sixty Digital Cordless Phone   

Gadgets, April 15, 2012
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Most of us would probably not use a landline any more these days, considering how cheap mobile plans are, and not having the need for a landline in the first place. Of course, there are others who prefer to stick to tradition, but I can say for sure that the number of landline fans are dropping as each year passes by. What happens when someone decides to take the old and merge it with the new? An example involving the landline would be the £89.99 Sagemcom Sixty Digital Cordless Phone, where it will come in a sleek design with an orange or chrome finish, boasting retro sound effects and light effects on the round dial.

Definitely an attention grabber no matter which part of the room you decide to place it, the Sagemcom Sixty Digital Cordless Phone has an LCD touchscreen display that shows off the time and date, while letting you access a slew of functions in a jiffy such as your digital address book. It holds up to 150 names and numbers, and you can also view messages, adjust settings and see who is calling via caller ID on said LCD display.

Heck, it even has an integrated answering machine, capable of storing up to 24 minutes’ worth of messages. Beautiful as it may be, I still think it is overkill for a landline device.

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