Posted on 2007 under Digital Camera, Gadget |
25
Dec

This retro webcam may look old, but it packs in a good number of features which make it perfect for any computer users desk. The retro webcam can fit on top of a flat screen, or a tripod and has a glass lens, hidden microphone built in and can record both video and still shots in 24 bit colour. The focus of the camera is 5cm-infinity and resolution (VGA) of 640 x 480. Exposure on the images is controlled automatically or manually. It connects to your USB port and is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP or Vista.
Posted on 2007 under GPS Devices, Gadget |
24
Dec

The good old pedal bike is one of the greenest ways of travelling around. However, some like their cars due to the cool gadgets, sat nav, radio’s and sometimes TV’s. If you cannot give all the luxuries up then you might be able to now with the Cerevellum. The Cerevellum is an information device which attaches to the handlebars of your bike. It can be described as a mini computer which can have 4 modules attached via USB. These modules vary and each is interchangeable as the need changes. For example the Hindsight is a small camera that you mount on the back of your bike. The image is then displayed on-screen allowing you to quickly see what is behind. Another module is the power meter which can track speed, time, Read more… »
Posted on 2007 under Gadget, Smart phone, Mobile phone |
23
Dec

Mainlobby is a cool device which allows you to control various items around your home. Controllable things include lighting, heating, TV and other video equipment, audio and anything else that you could probably think of. The Mainlobby system is a touch screen which sits on your wall and interfaces with all your equipment.
Now there appears to be a cool web interface which will allow your iPhone or Touch to integrate with Mainlobby and use the iPhone/Touch as a remote control. It works by using Mainlobby’s built in web server and Safari’s AJAX support.
With the iPhone and Touch having great touch screens I can see this particular item doing well for controlling your home from wherever you are.
Posted on 2007 under Concept, Design, Gadget, Miscellaneous |
18
Dec

Sony and Tokyo Fiber are taking a fresh look at the idea of mini televisions with this new “senseware” design. Senseware devices, as Sony envisions them, are “small, round, and soft reinterpretations of products that feel nice and have character.” They are also designed to project images “that reach you like the song of a little bird by your pillow.” This mini TV concept is designed to rest comfortably in the hand and the rubbery, fibrous surface beckons you to hold and squeeze them. These cute and cuddly TVs may never see the light of day, but if they did, I wouldn’t be surprised if they proved to be popular.