Digital Technology for Digital Living.
April 26, 2010
How to make homemade spy gadgets . . .
Any thougts in this area? Seems like an interesting topic to discuss amongst ourselves. Comments welcome. Let’s see who has some intersting insight.
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Gadgets and Small Home Entertainment Centers
One of the most fascinating new types of gadgets on the market is the portable
video device. Portable video devices are also called portable media devices
and sometimes portable entertainment devices, and are direct descendants of
the MP3 player. In addition to the digital audio that MP3 players could provide,
portable video devices can play video on built in color LCD screens, display
digital photos on the same screen, and many models can even be used to
play video games as well. These gadgets have a lot of features built into
small packages and come in a tremendous variety of different models that
range from very basic models all the way up to home entertainment systems
in miniature.
On the lower end of the portable video device spectrum are models that are
about the same size as many audio only digital devices, yet have a surprising
capacity to store video. These gadgets can easily fit in the palm of one’s hand
and display video on a screen only an inch or two across, depending on the
model. These gadgets can cost as little as fifty dollars and are available
anywhere.
On the larger end of the spectrum are some really impressive portable video
devices. These gadgets have hard drives that are bigger than the hard drives
in the computers that many of us are still using, and can store anywhere from
dozens to hundreds of hours of video depending on the format that the video
is stored in. Archos is a major manufacturer of these gadgets and builds a ton
of features into its higher end models. For example, Archos makes one model
that has a screen that’s over four inches across that has touchscreen
functionality. This model has built in WiFi capabilities that enable it to access
the Internet in a variety of different locations that have wireless hot spots. It
even has a built in Opera web browser and the ability to zoom in on specific
parts of a web page in order to allow its user to read the page better. It can
also display the contents of its screen on a normal TV set in order to provide
better visibility. It can also display PDF files that it has downloaded from the
Internet as well.
Archos also provides an impressive array of accessories for its higher end
portable video gadgets. For example, it’s possible to get various docking
stations for the devices that enable them to record video that other devices
play. This, combined with the ability to display video on a TV screen, can
make an Archos portable video device the DVR component of your home
entertainment center. This is especially useful because it provides the option
of watching anything on the gadgets hard drive either on the full sized TV set
or on the go, and the decision can be made on a moment’s notice. Archos
also supplies video cameras that can be mounted on bike helmets so that its
portable video devices can essentially be converted into camcorders. Plus,
with options of recording video in MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 formats, these high end
gadgets give their users a good deal of control over how video is recorded.
If you’re a busy person who loves TV and video, these entertainment centers
in miniature are the perfect gadgets for you.
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From the U.K. it is Learned that MI5 bugged Downing Street for Over 14 years
Pretty interesting and worth a read (if they keep the link active of course) . . .
Read more on Daily Mirror
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April 25, 2010
Are there any new and cool gadgets for the kitchen?
We thought this might be an interesting topic to explore.
Yes, we know about the slap chop! What else can you think of? Everyone loves a good kitchen gadget.
Hmmm . . . and they only cost $19.95!
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April 24, 2010
Interesting List of Why Japanese Gadget Gifts Are a Good Call
We found this list, agreed with it, and hence are sharing. We have received Japanese gadgets before and are always very intrigued and happy with them. Just make sure that they have the capability to work in your home country through an adaptor if you are in a place like the UK or the US.
Are you searching for a unique gift idea for yourself or someone else that no one else will think of? If you are, then you need to know about a Japanese gift idea that is perfect for anyone.
That idea is Japanese gadgets. Everyone loves gadgets and there are so many various kinds to pick from.
Now that you know what the best idea is for any gift, you need to understand the reasons it makes a great gift. Here are the main reasons.
1. Unique – Not many people will ever think to give someone a gadget from Japan. Because it will be unlike anything they received from anyone else this is a gift that they will certainly remember.
2. Many to choose from – With these gadgets, there are so many different choices that it will not be hard to find the perfect gift for anyone you need one for. You definitely can’t go wrong with gadgets for gifts because everyone loves them and will always use them.
3. Convenience – When shopping for gifts from Japan, it makes a lot of sense to use the internet to purchase what you need. This means that you can shop at any time of the day or night, which makes it very convenient for you.
It is also convenient because what you purchase is shipped right to your home. This saves you time also because you don’t have to go out to get what is needed.
4. Smiles – When giving a gift, you always want to give something that the person will appreciate, use and be happy to get. With this gift idea, you definitely can’t go wrong and will definitely see a smile on the person’s face when they receive it from you. Making someone happy is always worth a unique idea for a gift.
5. Everything in one place – There are many sites that will allow you to purchase them all from one place when you shop online for these gadgets.
This makes it easy to save time searching the entire internet for what is needed. Since time is short for many people already, this is a good reason.
These are the main reasons why Japanese gadgets make the perfect Japanese gift idea for anyone, yourself included. If you want someone to remember your gift because it is unique, then you certainlt can’t go wrong using this idea, even if it is for yourself.
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March 25, 2010
Drink Too Much? Don’t Worry, Robo Car will Drive You Home!
This article from Fast Company is pretty cool. EN-V, which is short for Electric Networked-Vehicle, is a new concept vehicle from GM that will drive you home when you’ve had too much to drink. Where do we get one?
It maintains the core principle of personal mobility as Fast Company put it -– freedom –- while helping remove the motor vehicle from the environmental debate and redefining design leadership. It is a two-seater and is all electric. It came out of GM’s China Group and we’re very interested to see if/when it actually hits the market. In the meantime, keep the cab company’s number close at hand, but keep your eye out for GM’s EN-V.
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March 13, 2010
We Like the Exhibitors at CeBit Technology Show in Germany
So we keep closely apprized of developments in technology and the newest and coolest gadgets. To do that, we review the highlights of the larger industry shows. Well, when reviewing some of the photos from CeBit in Germany, we came to realize that they have a real knack for utilizing creativity and some great looking exhibitors at that show. This is especially true if you like body paint. While perhaps a bit racy in the United States, it is all perfectly okay and everything that should be covered is, by paint.
In any case, we aren’t showing you any new gadgets in this post (we do love the flying alarm clock though) but we do indeed admire the CeBit way of showing off the newest high tech wares. Here are a few shots for you to consider for yourself.
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March 07, 2010
The Sleeping Giants Awakes . . . Sony to Apple: Competing Against You is Our New Top Priority
On many levels Sony intends to starting taking proverbial swings at Apple and we think Sony is trying to punch Apple in the mouth this time. The rumor is that Sony is going to package a kindle type reader with a touch sensitive smartphone with the PS3 technology platform. Oh and perhaps most important is that Sony is really going to pay attention to DESIGN. In other words, Sony wants it to be beautiful to the eyes and appealing to the senses, does that sound a little like Apple’s core competency?
It is the focus on design that should scare Apple. Sony has a history of great technology development and making good ideas fit in a smaller package. They’ve been hurt on the design front recently and have suffered as Apple has risen. People like design, they intuitively enjoy simplicity and Apple has delivered that consistently over the last ten years or so (no, even Apple did not always do this well. Think about your Apple //c in the basement).
Sony is planning to hook everything together ala the PS3 network that they are already running online. This is a swipe at iTunes, no?
And YES, we know the below image more clearly depicts the epic battle of Apple vs. Microsoft, but Sony develops on the PC platform and we really like the graphic . . . so we ask you to kindly go with the flow.
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March 06, 2010
Flying Alarms Clocks!
This is pretty cool. These types of gadgets make great gifts because no one expects them at all. We really had not considered a flying alarm clock before this, but hey, anything is possible — clearly.
When it is time to rise and shine, you can not procrastinate with this little baby in the room. As the alarm goes off, it starts it propeller and takes off around the room. You must get up and chase it or you might be dived bombed at some point by the swirling copter. This is an innovative job by the folks over at GetDigital. We look forward to seeing their next creation . . .
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February 28, 2010
Greener Gadgets Conference — Pretty Cool Gadgets to Gander Upon
The Greener Gadgets conference just took place in NYC this past week and popular mechanics was there to talk about the cool gadgets on display there. There is a pretty nifty solar tent from the U.K. and a whole array of other nifty gadgets.
One of the more popular items however is a human powered cell phone charger in India for people that are off the grid, as most of the country is in fact. Ahh, the global attitudes towards the United States are sometimes amazing to the guys at gadgetlounge when, for example, in this instance, the United States invented cell phones. As far back as 1907 there was a U.S. patent involving radio transmissions on telephone calls, later better perfected by the venerable Bell Labs in the 1940′s. In fact the most powerful support for the growth in “emerging markets” or “third world countries” is cheap communications provided by cell phones.
What are some of the other ones? The internet, the personal computer . . . those are pretty big ones as well. Ahh yes, they were also originated by U.S. technology and know-how. Also, known as good ole Yankee Ingenuity. Bell Labs is a shell of its former self, given the break up of the Ma Bell and its monopoly, but wow did they create some amazing things. They’ve still got some funding, but it isn’t what it used to be. DARPA is a U.S. government entity that has pushed the envelope a lot as well. In any case, this is a total sidebar from the Greener Gadgets Conference, but sometimes we like to bring up the macro picture that people forget or never knew.
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February 27, 2010
Tsunami Warning for Hawaii and the Technology Behind It
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile today and therefore a tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii, Polynesia and Tonga, with the first potential waves reaching Hawaii around 11:30 AM local time in Hawaii — 4:30PM eastern time.
Tsunamis are triggered by undersea earthquakes. A research team led by Geoffrey Blewitt of the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology and Seismological Laboratory has demonstrated that a large quake’s true size can be determined within 15 minutes using Global Positioning System (GPS) data. This swift exchange of information is critical to determine if an earthquake might trigger a tsunami. Together with a seismometer and ocean buoy data, GPS is an important tool in improving tsunami danger assessments, Blewitt said. “The advantage of including GPS in warning systems is that it quickly tells how much the ocean floor moved, and that information can directly set tsunami models into motion.”
Let’s sincerely hope that Hawaii and other areas in harm’s way avoid the tsunami. The improved tsunami detection technology sure will help with getting people out of harm’s way though in the future. Thanks to the researchers at Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology and Seismological Laboratory to working on making our systems even better. Below is an illustrative view of how tsunamis work.
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February 25, 2010
Celebrities are Digging the Bloom Box . . . Ugh Oh!
The new highly touted bloom box is a very interesting device indeed. It lends the promise of going off the grid someday even in your home. The likes of Ebay have already used it successfully and evidently are saving about 15% in electrical costs at their HQ so far (a savings of around $100k USD). We will see how everything develops and we certainly wish them the best. However, the early sign of celebrity endorsers is never good news in the world of high technology. We hope the bloom box will represent something different however. It sure will be great if it does . . .
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February 23, 2010
HTC Pulse Mini In Your Face (or is that your hand?)
HTC and T-Mobile UK have scaled down their android phone to make it a wee bit smaller and get it in everyone’s hot little hands.
The comparison between the larger HTC Pulse and the new HTC Pulse Mini is as follows:
A 2.8″ Screen – as opposed to of 3.5″
HSPDA 3.2 – as opposed to 7.2
Android 2.1 – as opposed to 1.5
Also includes a 3.15MP Camera, Wifi, Bluetooth and GPS
The smaller size also comes with everyone’s favorite, a lesser price. It sells for about 100 Pounds (that’s around $150 US Bones). Android is a very cool system. I think bringing down the price will further put it in competition with the iphone. Now, will the apple iphone be offered on other carriers with its next version? I know a lot of folks in the U.S. hope so — rumors of Verizon and T-mobile getting the iphone are popping up, but that is of course, just rumor. Apple has a way of surprising everyone with its changes. In the meantime, take a look at the new t-mobile HTC Pulse Mini. Pretty cool.
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February 21, 2010
Tokyo’s New “Eye” Phone is Nothing to Roll Your Eyes Over
This is some really interesting techonology from NTT Docomo that allows you to change your music on your ear buds by moving your eyes about. Here it is in video form. One of the most interesting aspects is learning that the cornea emits different electro-charges depending on how you move your eyes. The ear buds can measure those changes and will tell your mp3 player (okay fine, most likely your ipod or iphone . . . but maybe the new windows 7 phone?) to up the volume or flip the track ahead, etc. Evidently this is just a prototype though and NTT does not have any immediate plans to move them into production, but that can change . . .
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February 17, 2010
Makedo Designs gives Kids the Creative Power
This is a pretty great idea. Your kids or nephews or nieces can make creative items from household items with these kits that try to keep things safe while inspiring creativity. This is a really important thing to do for young ones. The more they use their mind imaginatively at a young age, the more creative problem solvers they become later in life — a critical skill to success in the never linear real world. We like this idea a lot. Below is an example of what’s been done with the kit — but the options are truly endless.
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