Articles tagged with: Technology
Posted in Concept, Designer, Elite Find of the Day, Gadgets, Technology on 23 June 2008

Now it is possible to swerve your keyboard into mousepad via Swiftpoint Slider Mouse. Supporting the “laptop-on-the-go” culture, there are times when you face the space crunch and feels handicap to do justice to your little mice. Realizing this concept has been devised called The ‘Slider,’ that offers accessibility to your mouse over keyboard. For those carrying tablet PCs and multi-touch tabletop surfaces, there is a wise solution for them as well that aims at marring the need of a pen on touch screens.
The Triped Mouse unites the mouse, the touchpad, and the needful digitizer pen into an assembled ergonomic device. They say the amalgamation of mouse and pen utility, with enhanced text steering would make it a superior choice. Incidentally, we cannot see if the argument has any weight until any manufacturer tries his hands over it.
Check out the Triped’s video:
Posted in Computer, Technology on 22 June 2008

Crazy about horror movies and with spare time in hand, few German scientists from Technical University of Braunschweig have designed the Nerdiest brain-computer interface ever. It doesn’t intend to place electrodes on your head and looks a large metal helmet packed equipped with sensors that can perceive your brain movement through your locks. They assert that the mechanism is efficient enough to organize an RC car and their next initiative would be to install it in wheelchairs and prosthetics.
You may ink a neat deal with it to scare you little ones coming come Halloween.
Check out the video:
Via Golem
Posted in Designer, Elite Finds of the Week, Entertainment, Gadgets, Gaming, Technology on 22 June 2008

Asus Ares CG6155 Desktop PC addresses a new definition to the world of gaming!
Japan offers ringtones for your poochie
Enjoy the intelligent gestures of scientific robofishes!
Dior iPhone case Pricier than the handset for $450
Setgo’s “Transport,” maintains your geekdom by offering gadget version of the tool belt
Lasercut Scarf provides synergy between fashion and laser beams!
Retro Digital Flip Page Gear Clock from DealExtreme
The Otto-Bench: An In-House Gym respects your Busy Schedule
Inventorspot features 10 winner of the 2008 Dog Swimsuit Issue
Posted in Elite Find of the Day, Hotels, News, Technology on 21 June 2008

Flagging the novelty proportion, many latest restaurants in U.K. are revising their way of taking orders. Shunning the need of menu card, they are now in a mood to go hi-tech and are welcoming the accessibility of touchscreens that keep the diners engaged while they hang on for their orders. The e-menu form address a higher level of sophistication along with fast and efficient service with no burden on someone standing on your head to take order. And if you are afraid the germs attached to screen, the Israeli-based restaurant Frame (video) assures that a small number of methodical swabs suffice to provide a germ-free screen. But yes, like everything, it also has few drawbacks. There is a possibility that you might be served with a wrong order if customers happen to make errors while placing order.

Nevertheless, functional or not, this new system in dining is inviting eyeballs and is a reason enough to indulge in some grand service.
Check this video:
Via Newlaunches/BlogWired/ SelfServiceWorld
Posted in Designer, Eco-friendly, Technology on 20 June 2008

Realizing the realistic requisite of the wind energy designers are jostled making massive spiny gears, which are pretty soothing visually. Joshua Fruhlinger from Engadget has digged out the existence of appealing horizontal-axis turbine developed by Broadstar AeroCam. Flexile enough to be installed in any with configurations, it can be easily shipped unlike other turbines, making it a practical explanation for those who wish to do with construction or erecting a giant pole.
AeroCams functions no different than the wings on a plane and generates a huge amount of power from a miniature parcel given the amount of blades per unit. Broadstar claims that the cost of the system is a deserving one–a 250kW system runs $250,000 allowing AeroCam become the first wind power system to break the $1/watt cost barrier.
Posted in Designer, Entertainment, Gaming, Home Decor, Music, Shopping, Technology, Theater on 20 June 2008

Despite the availability of adequate home theater system, it seems technology moguls cannot sit at rest and hence SE2 Labs has unveiled its latest offering of a complete home entertainment system. Called the ITC One, the devise offer an incorporated movie, TV, gaming and music system that was marked last year. Undoubtedly, the concept is elite and so is the price. Ready to be installed in your home, this expensive kit touching a ceiling price of $25,000 sports an Xbox 360, Wii, Apple TV, iPod dock and a DVR plus various audio/videophilic hardware in a comparatively polished style.
Elegantly packed in an impressive aluminum case, it offers a great room for other needful components. It has its own set of attached weaknesses that are well scanned by Gizmodo guy.


Posted in Architecture, Estate, Property, Technology on 20 June 2008

Futuristic concepts hardly touch reality and feel fortunate if your most-wanted thingamajig becomes functional. Whilst in February we featured Disney’s creation of “Home of the Future,†built in 1957 with an indication about the under-processing of another Disney’s Innoventions Dream Home along with other big technology moguls to be completed in May. And now with running June the elite edifice, which is a collaborative effort between Disneyland, Microsoft, HP, Life|ware and home-builder Taylor Morrison, is behaving no less than a celebrated advertising campaign for its feature-packed products than any standard “home of the future.†Announcing the grand opening of their new Innoventions Dream Home located in Tomorrowland in Anaheim, Calif, this futuristic hi-tech dwelling sports state-of-the-art technology-driven luxurious setting of getting domestic jobs done, practically without someone elating a finger.

The reach of its inter-connectivity feature is not restricted to only family members but also to the amusement and information world at large. The Innoventions Dream Home is an invitation for guests from all age-group who are curious to keep their fingers on revolutionary in-home technologies. The illusory Elias family of this Dream Home is expected to greet all guests by June End. Activated via RFID tags, the entrance of these creatures into the room would alter the lighting preferences, play different music and all slapped LCD picture frames exhibited various images (all networked). Each room in integrated touch panels that allows interactivity via streaming HD feeds and HP media servers running Microsoft’s Media Center.

Another interesting feature of the house is the magic mirror installed in daughter’s room that dons virtual outfits on the user in real time that is complimented by the youngest son’s room occupied with two projectors and a host of mechanization to build the story of Peter Pan comes alive. The hi-tech kitchen chooses not be ordinary and hence sports a voice-activated HP TouchSmart PC that reads recipes for you while cooking. Other specks include a 100-inch rear-projection screen of a Star-Glas-like material in a home theater, a 7.1 speaker system for aural distinction and the Microsoft surface postioned in the dining room is worth stealing a look. Currently, the house is inviting limited visitors and it was disclosed in February that the digital house spread over 5000 sq ft of floor space may cost $15 million.







Via Hemagazine/Gizmodo/ NewLaunches
Posted in Electronic Products, Luxury, Outdoor, Technology on 19 June 2008

There is no dearth of Outdoor LCD TV then why shall we eye Sanyo’s latest offering of 52″ LCD high-definition monitor? The feature-packed model offers a pool of reason to ink deal with it. To begin with, the Sanyo’s latest creation claims to be developed using a marine grade construction. The CE52SR1 model sports a 1080p Full HD panel that ensures the broadcast of Blu-ray films in full-resolution glory. Its water-friendly nature is so evident that it can face low-pressure jets of water sprayed directly on the front glass. This lightweight model consumes less electrical power then likewise sized plasma monitors. Other specks details a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, a striking 1500:1 contrast ratio and 1500 cd/m2 on-screen brilliance. The 52-inchie is expected to be available for sale by October 2008 with a retail price of $14,000 and a one-year warranty.
Via Engadget
Posted in Designer, Electronic Products, Technology on 19 June 2008

Want to bring some change in your isolated bathroom? Make it more interactive! Nops….that doesn’t mean you should invite people but rather install a form of interactivity that engages you and makes you enjoy that hour-long bath (often females are companied to have one). Realizing your need, one such on the shelf available solution is Aquavision that aims at soothing your stress and relieving you of all tension. The waterproof HD LCD TV is available in horde of sizes i.e. from 17″ to a massive 57″, counting that everyone can’t afford to ink a pricey deal with the giant model respecting space and budget constraints involved. Owning a slim screen, it can easily be en suite onto bathroom tiles and attunes well offering a soothing appeal.
Accessible via a remote control, it doesn’t leave you with even a slim chance to think twice before bringing home. The innovative Aquavision range starts from £1,800 ($3,510) plus and hits the ceiling price of £6,500 for deluxe models.
Via TechieDiva
Posted in Computer, Concept, Designer, Gadgets, Gaming, Technology on 19 June 2008

Now it’s possible to burn stress without putting the assigned task on hold. And if you happen to love swimming then this can be a celebrating opportunity for you. News is now you can spend twilight hours swimming in your pool enjoying the company of your dear PC. This seemingly unfulfilled desire has been the forte of the concept exhibited at the Next-gen PC Design Competition. Called the ‘PC of the Swim-Rings,’ the concept if ever turns reality would allow swimmers an access to movies, games, music, and internet connectivity whilst floating on water.
The inventive yet doable expertise is been utilized for this amphibious PC and is expected to feature Bluetooth wireless solutions, solar power driven processor, water-cooling system, finger-touch input, magnetic charging interface and water-proof design. And dare not I skip its accessibility to GPRS receiver that can be your savior when you happen to be in a huge ocean and forgets the right direction. When not on water, you can install this PC as desktop in your study. Its reverse light keyboard set up is for starry night usage. At technical front, it sports a web camera, 7-inch LCD display, and a stereo speaker set.
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