The hottest tech trends of IFA 2010
Every September, Berlin plays host to Europe’s biggest gadget show, the Internationale Funkausstellung (aka IFA).
Toshiba Debuts Tiny and Dim Pocket Projector
I like the promise that Pico Projectors make. Being able to take a small projector with you easily and have that projector run on batteries to give presentations or watch content on a larger screen is a very nice thing. The reality is that the technology of today isn’t there to make a pocket projector work for most people.
Chronos Safe is Awesomely Cool and Winds Watches Too
Being rich would bring a whole new set of life problems that those of us that are not rich would like to try and solve. If you are loaded and collect expensive watches, you might want to protect them and keep them wound up without having to slum it and wind the things yourself.
Palmer Pocket Amp Lets You Rock Six Different Ways
Tired of lugging that amp? German audio equipment manufacturer Palmer is proud to unveil its uh, Pocket Amp that you can plug with almost anything (music-related) for instant rawk gratification.
Newton Tree MacBook Decal
We have featured quite a few different MacBook decals here at Geeky Gadgets, from the cool Skateboard MacBook Decal to the fun Iron MacBook decal, as well as some awesome iPad ones like the Giving Tree iPad Decal.
Panasonic Unveils 2 Upcoming Toughbook Models
Panasonic was proud to announce two new additions to the Toughbook family this week. These are the CF31 and the CF19 that each have an impressive list of specs to their credit.
MIT Currently Testing Self-Assembling Solar Cells For (Possible) Future Use
Taking their cue from your average plant/tree leaf, scientists at MIT have successfully created a synthetic chloroplast that may one day be used on solar cells.
Viewsonic ViewPad 100, Dual Booting Android And Windows 7 Tablet
Earlier this week Viewsonic announced their first tablet computer to run Google’s Android OS, the Viewsonic ViewPad 7. Now it seems that Viewsonic has launched another tablet that will run Android, the Viewsonic ViewPad 100, and as well as Android it will come with Windows 7.
SageTV’s HD Theater 300 Has Just Hit Stores For $149.95
The battle for TV media streaming is officially heating up with the release of the HD Theater 300. If you simply don’t have the patience to wait for Boxee Box or are put off by the Apple TV, then take the middle road and settle on SageTV’s latest.
Samsung’s New QX410 Series Enjoys Excessive Hype
Officially dubbed a “masterpiece” of the Korean giant’s computer business, the new series of 14″, 15″ and 16″ laptops from Samsung eschews the usual drabness afflicting laptop exteriors today for a silvery aluminum casing that just screams high-end snobbery.
Toshiba Blu-Ray Players BDX3100 and BDX1100 Due October In UK
Before we embark on the usual litany of all-important specs, take note that the BDX3100 is for Blu-Ray 3D while the BDX1100 is plain Blu-Ray. That said, let’s go over the details.
Energizer’s Upcoming Qi Charger Brings Us Closer To A Wireless Future
The people who brought us the bunny who keeps going are going right ahead with the new Qi standard for inductive chargers.
Twitter iPhone App To Get Push Notifications
Yesterday we showed you the new Twitter iPad app, now it seems that there will be something new coming to the Twitter iPhone app in the near future.
NASA Reveals Next Generation Of Electric Spacecraft
Since we’re still a century or two away from building awesome star-trekking vehicles like the Enterprise, a cash-strapped NASA has gone the sustainable route and opted for electric and cryogenic propellants for its future vehicles.
Automated Nerf Machinegun Wins Inventor Cash And Acclaim
Rick Prescott must be feeling like a million bucks right now, even if the official cash prize for topping the MAKE/Design News Gadget Freak Design Contest is only $1,000.
Speck Fitted Artsprojekt iPhone 4 Cases
Speck has launched a new range of limited edition case for the iPhone 4, The Speck Fitted Artsprojekt iPhone 4 cases, which have been produced in collaboration with with Artsprojekt Global Creative Network.
Altoids Container Reincarnated As Miniscule DIY Barbeque Grill
Why, color us impressed. Isn’t this cute? In case you’re scratching your head, scratch no more. What you see is an Altoids tin turned grill thanks to some clever workmanship. Though a grill this size really begs the question: What can it grill? Peas?
Steampunk Mr Potato Head
We love anything to do with steampunk here at Geeky Gadgets, and now artist Sarah Calvillo decided to make a steampunk version of Mr Potato Head. This new steampunk version is aptly named Sir Spudnik, Mr Potato Heads Victorian counterpart.
Samsung HMX-T10 HD Camcorder
Samsung has added another HD video camera to its range with the launch of the Samsung HMX-T10 HD.
PocketCPR Lets You Be A Hero
See that hot chick drowning in the pool? Be her hero and subsequent loverboy by not just carrying her to safety, but performing CPR as well. That is, if she’s unconscious.
Samsung Galaxy Tab To Retail For €699 In Europe?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab, is Samsung’s first Android Tablet, and from the looks of the specifications and what we have seen so far it looks like it will be one of the best Android tablets when it hits the market.
Today’s Cars Are Vulnerable To Getting Hacked
Unless you’re in law enforcement or keep abreast on tech, you might have missed the odd news items about car hacks that occasionally crop up. Researchers from UC San Diego and University of Washington have noticed this trend and take the threat seriously. So seriously, they demoed several car hack techniques and published them on MIT’s Technology Review.
Sony Bloggie Touch HD Pocket Camcorder
Sony has added another pocket camcorder to their Bloggie range, with the launch of the Sony Bloggie Touch HD. The Sony Bloggie Touch HD measures 15.2mm by 107mm by 52mm and it is capable of recording Full HD video in 1080p.
Weird Tech: Cyberwar Declared on the Duke of Rutland
We had an extremely rare case of Algerian hackers causing hilarity this week when they inadvertently hacked into and uploaded hate messages to the website of English stately home Belvoir Castle – the historic home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland.
LaCie MosKeyto Tiny USB Drive
We have featured a few different USB drives here at Geeky Gadgets, along with some tiny ones, here is another small USB drive the LaCie MosKeyto.
PlayStation 3 To Feature Blu-ray 3D From October
Sony has announced that the PlayStation 3 will get Blu-ray 3D support from October this year. Sony’s CEO Howard Stringer made the announcement at this years IFA in Berlin.
Philips And O’Neil Partner To Give Us Stretch, Snug And Specked
We mean a series of new headphones built with all sorts of materials “to withstand the rigors of an active lifestyle”—or so says the official press release. Named Stretch, Snug and Specked, the new offspring of Philips and O’Neil are specifically crafted to accommodate every headphone patron’s need.
Harman Introduces Quincy Jones Branded Earphones
Take it from us: Quincy Jones is one cool cat. Perhaps the coolest cat on the block, even. The fabled producer, composer and arranger may be pushing past 80 but when you’ve got albums like “Off The Wall”, “Thriller” and “Bad” to your credit the coolness can never wane. (Should we bother mentioning 27 Grammy’s?)
ModulR iPad Case And Accessories Review
We have featured a few different iPad cases here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest one is slightly different than any we have previously tested, the ModulR iPad case and accessories.
Sony Walkman Trounces iPod In Japan
It’s official. According to the latest BCN findings for August this year, Sony’s Walkman has outsold the iPod—in Japan.
Facebook Blocks Apple’s Ping Social Music Service
On Wednesday, Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs announced iTunes 10, one of the new features in iTunes 10 is a social networking service called Ping, when Steve Jobs demoed Ping, it featured Facebook integration.
Toshiba Recalling 41,000 Satellite Notebooks
Toshiba has issued a recall of over 41,000 Toshiba Satellite notebooks, the models affected are are in the T130 series, and they are being recalled over concerns over overheating.
Google Launches Chrome 6.0
It felt like just the other day when Google launched their Chrome browser, but in fact Google Chrome is now two years old, and to celebrate this Google has launched a new version of Chrome, Google Chrome 6.0.
Toshiba Folio 100 Android Tablet gets Official
On Monday we saw some leaked photos and specifications of a new Android based tablet from Toshiba, the Toshiba Folio 100. Toshiba has now officially announced their first Android tablet.
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Toshiba claims the mantel of world’s fastest SD card
Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat
Want to be some sort of mystic practitioner? Then get the Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat which supposedly helps you release inner tension while lower stress levels and hitting a sense of high in your personal well-being. Wait a minute, you say, aren’t nails really sharp and painful to lie on? Not really, it is in fact, completely painless and is touted to offer virtues in aiding relaxation, relieving you of your back and muscle pain while increasing energy levels. Oh yeah, good thing the mat itself is made out of styrofoam and plastic instead of the old school wood and iron nails. There are two versions available, one with a neck-only pillow and one without, retailing for £19.99 and £39.99, respectively. You will probably feel a strange sensation for the first few minutes, but once you’ve gotten used to it, chances are you would want to lie down longer than initially thought. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Kitty Monopoly
Just when you thought that there are no more iterations of the classic Monopoly game, along comes the Hello Kitty Monopoly that will star the irritatingly cute Hello Kitty and friends, featuring 22 properties from Hello Kitty’s hometown of London. Strange, we always thought that she originated from Japan, but guess that she can be whoever she wants to be, being a global superstar diva and all that. As usual, you can opt to enjoy the game in the traditional Monopoly way, or use the 60-minute speed play option instead. At $39.99 a pop, we’re guessimg that only hardcore Monopoly players/collectors won’t mind having a go – of course, don’t rule out Hello Kitty fans either, but most of the other ordinary folk out there will probably give this a miss considering how Monopoly is still Monopoly regardless of the “skin” you see on the outside. Since this is a custom edition Monopoly, nearly every element of the game has been redesigned, ranging from Properties to Money, Houses, Hotels, Community Chest, Chance, Utilities, Railroads and Tokens. Read the rest of this entry »
Sony S-Frame digital photo frames announced
Have you built up an impressive collection of digital photographs that you’re extremely proud of, and would love to show it to family and friends? Well, instead of wasting ink and printing it out on plenty of photo paper, why not just show them off via a digital photo frame? If you’ve answered in the affirmative, then Sony’s got your back with their new line of S-Frame digital photo frames that comprise of the DPF-XR100, DPF-VR100 and DPF-D830 models, helping consumers keep their favorite memories close with innovative, high-quality features such as video playback and battery operated capabilities.
Virtual Mirror for augmented reality cosmetics
We have reported on a lot of interesting tech that begins with the mirror, such as the interactive Magic Mirror. This system called EZFace uses both mirrors and augmented reality technology.
