Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
The LP player has been around for a long time now. A new one has been created by Transrotor and is named Artus. It weighs 250 kilos and costs $150k. Apparently weight is everything when it comes to audio quality. For some reason I cannot imagine a mobile DJ wanting one of these to carry around too soon. The Artus has a contact less magnetic field drive, a balanced arm and new electronics.
Via: poandpo
This video shows a brief run down of what the iPod Touch can do with its browsing capabilities over to its nice multi touch screen.
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This video shows a cool way to get rid of pigeons from your pool in your garden which will prevent them from leaving a mess. A motion sensor is needed as well as water. I guess it would really prevent anyone from trying anything in your pool.
Via: Geeks
It was announced that the iPhone is coming to the UK and O2 will be given exclusive rights to sell it. The price of the iPhone will be 269 pounds including VAT which I must say is not bad at all. As well as paying out for the iPhone you will need to sign up for an 18 month contract with O2 which again, is not too bad. When signing up you will get free use of 7500 wi-fi hotspots across the UK and also unlimited mobile data usage. Tariffs will be 35 – 55 pounds a month for the 18 month contract. Maybe they will also have a 12 month contract for more.
I have to admit that I am fairly impressed that they made it an affordable price. I was half expecting to see it go up to the 400 – 500 pound mark for just the phone. It will still be nice to see it even cheaper as the UK is quite competitive in the mobile phone market.
Via: BBC
The Airmagination is a cool robot which is remote controlled. It is quite massive at 4 feet tall. On the base of the robot are wheels which allow it to move around in any direction. Also a speaker inside allows it to talk in a robotic tone. The inflatable robot costs $39.97 from WalMart. I think they should make it twice the size, give it a huge speaker and motion sensors to shout at those who are trespassing in your home.
Duracell has announced some new batteries which will be coming out soon. They are pre charged rechargeable batteries which are NiMH (nickel metal hydride). A cool thing about the batteries is the ability to store power for a year when not used. Most rechargeable batteries go flat after a while if not charged. The batteries will cost $12.99 for a pack of 4.
Via: Coolest-Gadgets
A company named Greenhouse have created the Junk Food memory sticks which come in the form of a cheeseburger (pictured above), hotdog, slice of pizza and a sandwich. I guess they are designed for those who have cravings and are trying to quit. Capacities of the flash drives will be up to 1GB and they will be released in Japan. Unfortunately there is no price available yet. Three more pictures of the flash drives can be found after the jump.
The streetwise small fry stun gun allows you to carry 1 million volts in your pocket. Sounds a tad scary to me. It is small and can be concealed easily and fit in the palm of your hand. When using the device it makes an intimidating electrical sound which I am sure will make those attacked fear even before they get hit by it. When it touches an attacker for a few seconds the high voltage causes a loss of muscle control and balance making them fall to the floor. Give them 10 minutes and they will be fine. There is a safety button on the device to prevent you zapping your leg while walking around.
I have no idea what the legal advice is on carrying one of these around. Maybe you will need to read a disclaimer to the attacker and have them sign it before you can zap them 😉 The stun gun is rechargeable and costs $79.95.
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I knew someone was going to do it, and that was iFixit who just took apart an iPod Touch. The series of pictures starts off with comparisons with the iPhone and they the dismantling gets going by removing the back panel, battery, main boards and what ever else is tucked inside the iPod touch. For a full set of images check out iFixit.
This Bike patent (I believe it is still just a patent) is powered by gravity which means you need a good sized hill to use it. Your legs are strapped to the back wheel and you brake by squeezing your legs together like a ThighMaster. Quite crazy it seems! Body armor is recommended as you are strapped to the wheel and if you catch the floor on a tight turn then its going to hurt. From the picture above you can see why it is named, be the bike.
Via: TotallyAbsurd
I came across this cool picture today of what a new house of an Indian Tycoon might look like. Mikesh Ambani is Indias richest man and wants to build a house thats 60 floors high, houses 6 people and 600 staff. As well as all those people it will have a helipad, health club, six floors of parking. It will be named Antila. I do not know if it will house just 6 people and 600 workers, or if it will be a block of apartments for many people. Probably the first 😉
Via: Guardian
The weave mirror is probably something that you have not seen before. It has 768 motors in it which attach to laminated prints which are put together make a large surface. It acts as a mirror by turning each C-shaped laminate piece when it can see you. It works almost instantly with only a slight delay on your so called reflection. Around the back you can see all the gears working as it shifts around all the laminate C-rings.
Via: We Make Money Not Art
