For those familiar with sending text messages from a standard mobile phone you will probably have used the T9 dictionary sometimes known as predictive text. What T9 did was allow you to tap each number just once and as you spelled your word out it would then eventually get to the correct word. This helped speed up the process of text messaging as it required just 1 click per key rather then tapping the number 3 key three times to get an F. Cliff Kushler who was on the team that invented T9 has now created another really cool idea which is named Read more… »
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Prototype: ExoMars 6-Wheeled Bots Ready For Mars
Posted on 2008 under Robotics, Digital News, Design, Aero, Miscellaneous | No Comment15 Aug
ESA is showing off its new “ExoMars” bots, Bruno and Bradley, who are being prepped for a 2015 mission to the red planet. The six-wheeled bots are being designed to carry a significant scientific payload, oriented around the search for life, but won’t slouch in the maneuverability department, with six independently rotating wheels. In addition to independent movement, the wheels can also be locked into “wheel walking mode,” where treacherous terrain can be traversed by crawling instead of rolling over it. On the AI front, Bruno and Bradley have Read more… »
Sony Ericsson C902 Bond Phone
Posted on 2008 under Digital News, Gadget, Smart phone, Mobile phone | No Comment15 Aug
This UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 spy-style C902 Bond phone is all set for a worldwide launch, available for an attractive price of 600 USD Approx.
It equips an exclusive pre-loaded spy-style game, trailers and behind the scenes of the James Bond film Quantum of Solace and exclusive content like ringtones and wallpapers.
Apart from the exclusive content, the C902 Cyber-shot possesses some quality features. Brushing Read more… »
Freewheeler Cordless Stereo Speaker
Posted on 2008 under Home Entertainment, Digital News, Design, Miscellaneous | No Comment11 Aug
This innovative speaker disguised as a white wheel can be rolled around anywhere. The Freewheeler cordless stereo speaker producing high quality stereo sound is apt for indoor as well as outdoor.
The Freewheeler speaker offers 52 - 21,000 Hz of frequency response, battery life up to 8 hours, 112dB output and an in-built FM receiver. It equips a pair of coaxial speakers that are mounted inside the lacquered wood enclosure providing true stereo sound.
The receiver inside the wheel picks up the signal and filters it. This signal Read more… »