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Gyorgyi Kereke: Paper Keyboard Applicaton

2013-12-27T17:28:00.000-08:00

Gyorgyi Kereke created the paper keyboard app that let's you use a 2-D printed keyboard or regular printed keyboard that can be used on your iPhone. It takes advantage of the iPhone's front facing camera to map and detect the fingers and type the appropriate letters, numbers and characters.

This app was recently released to the App store as long as a printer is available, you can take of the world's thinnest keyboard. Just print the speciallyur designed keyboard on a sheet of paper and place your iPhone at the correct spot as shown on the paper, then start the Paper Keyboard app.

Paper Keyboard 1.0 is available on the App store for iPhone 4 or later running iOS 6 or later for download. Regarding the accuracy of the app, there is no proven review of it but looking at the app as free iOS app and a printer which is accessible to almost everyone it wouldn't cost the user much.

Garrison Bespoke: Bulletproof Business Suit

2013-12-22T21:52:00.001-08:00

The Garrison Bespoke is a Canadian tailor that released their latest product which is a bulletproof business suit.

Despite the rampant availability of the bulletproof to the public, this one offers the casual clothing. To prove the suit's durability, the company employees were encouraged to stab the co-owner Michael Nguyen with a hunting knife. It is a three piece suit to protect the person with knife or 9mm bullets fired at close range. The suit was inspired after one of their client was shot on the job abroad according to the spokesman David Tran.

The Garrison's bulletproof suit is made up of several sheets of carbon nanotube fabric in its lining, manufactured by the company that makes the personal armor of the US Army Special Forces. This sheets are thinner, more flexible than Kevlar, it weigh less and are resistant to damage because it can only be cut using a bandsaw.

This suit is one of a kind and would cost $20,000.

PKparis K1: World's smallest USB 3.0 Flash Drive

2013-12-05T01:47:00.000-08:00

PKparis launched the world's smallest USB 3.0 flash drive made from aluminum. This was designed for laptops, mainly ultrabook. It comes with two internal format: 32GB and 64GB.

The K1 USB flash drive can read and write up to 140 MB/s with LED activity light. It measures 16.8 x 16 x 7 mm, basically too small to be noticed when plugged in the the computer because only 5mm is peeking from edge. It also comes with a cord which enables users to carry it with them and use it in their car radio or USB TV.

This device enables users to constantly leave their key attached on their computer without fearing of losing it.

Leef Bridge USB Flash Drive transfers files directly to Android devices

2013-08-22T09:31:00.001-07:00

Leef Technology released a USB flash drive with enhanced functionality that can share and copy files to Android phones and tablets, PCs and Macs.

The Leef Bridge Flash Drive can transfer files between devices without cables, batteries, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cloud services.It can let copy files from Android 4.0 or higher device with micro-USB connector, then transfer them to a Mac or PC by popping out the larger end. But in order for this to work, the Android device must have OTG (On The Go) capability.

It can also play music and video directly from the flash memory that makes transfer of files not essential. The speeds were less remarkable though. Transfers to and from devices were very easy and playback from flash memory is seamless. Unlike most slidable USB drives, the Leef Bridge is a little larger. Its main body has a lockable sliding cover that exposes one connection or the other, or protects them both.

Leef Bridge requires Android Jelly Bean OS 4.1 or later for smartphones and Android tablets, it also works on Win 8 tablet and of course on Mac and PC that are compatible as a standard USB flash drive. It currently comes in 16GB and 32GB and in the near future 64GB.

This Leef Bridge USB Flash Drive is perfect for techies with Android devices and persons who are always on the go.

Asus to Release VivoBook X102BA in Spetember

2013-08-21T07:57:00.003-07:00

Asus will be releasing a 10.1-inch touchscreen VivoBook called X102BA on September. It will be one of the Vivobook line of Asus.

The X102BA will be equipped with 1GHz dual-core A4-1200 AMD processor with AMD Radeon 8180 graphics. It would have a 2GB of RAM which is upgradable to 4GB and a 320 GB hard drive also upgradable to 500 GB. It has 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 USB 3.0 port, HDMI, VGA, SD card reader and audio port. Not to forget its Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi. Its built-in battery can last up to five hours on a single charge.

The Asus VivoBook X102BA will come with Windows 8 installed and a bundle of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 as well as 32GB of free cloud storage. The suite includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote.

This new member of the Asus VivoBook family will reportedly be announced in September and will cost around 330 euros and around 450 US dollars.

HP will run their Slate 21 All-in-one PC on Android 4.2.2

2013-08-20T09:03:00.000-07:00

All-in-one devices are all over the market these days and most of them was designed for the latest Windows latest versions operating system specifically to mention the Windows 8. PC makers like Lenovo and Sony have already released their own version of all-in-one desktops that can be doubled as tabletop tablets, the Lenovo Horizon and Sony Vaio Tap 20 respectively. HP has also its own Envy Rove 20 that can also be used as tablet where it can lay flat, runs on Windows 8 and uses traditional x86 chips.

Unlike the other all-in-one PC, HP Slate 21 runs on Andriod 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 21.5-inch full HD capacitive reclining IPS touchscreen display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. This all-in-one PC is powered by 1.9 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 4 ARM Coretex-A15 quad-core processor . It has a memory of 1GB with 8GB internal memory. It has many additional features like stereo speakers and front-facing webcam. Aside from the 10-point multitouch touchscreen of this PC, it can be connected with a mouse and keyboard and be used as a regular computer.

HP Slate 21 All-in-one PC is not designed to lay completely flat. It has a kickstand that lets it sit at 30-degree angle for tablet usage or upright to be used like a traditiional desktop. It is also incorporated with pre-installed IP TrueVision HD Webcam and Wireless Direct which enables users to share videos, photos and data between devices even without network connection. This device has a dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, Ethernet port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, USB 3.0 and memory expansion capability through micro SD card slot.

This all-in-one PC is truly a multifunctional device for people that do multiple things using only one device.

Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Lite and ATIV Book 9 Plus notebooks

2013-08-19T09:34:00.000-07:00

Samsung has already released the ATIV Book 9 Lite, one of the Samsung's ATIV line notebook.

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite is powered by AMD's quad-core processor that has been clocked at 146GHz and 4GB of RAM. It uses 13.3-inch display with 1366x768 resolution. It is 16.9mm thick and weighs in at 1.44 kg.

The more powerful ATIV Book 9 Plus which will be available by the end of August and thinner than ATIV Book 9 Lite is powered by Intel Core i5 and Core i7 chips and an 8GB memory. It is 3.3mm thinner than his little brother which makes it 13.6mm thick and has an impressive 3200x1800 quad HD+ resolution for "Ultimate Viewing Experience" as claimed by Samsung. It weighs for only 1.39kg and a battery that last for 12 hours compare to Lite that last for 9 hours.

This two line of ATIV Book 9 are both equipped with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, micro HDMI and mini VGA outputs and supports via a dongle. They also both sports a 1.3-megapixel HD webcam, a card slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0.

The major feature of this notebooks model is that they come with Windows 8 operating system and both of them use touchscreen for interactive controls. They both come with premium aluminum uni-body design which make them both light and thin.

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite is available in Ash Black and White, and ATIV Book 9 Plus will be available in Ash Black which is perfect for business travelers, students, and professionals that are always on the move.

Scan your photos and documents using Brookstone Scanner Mouse

2012-11-27T19:58:00.001-08:00

Technology can really be amazing with just blink of an eye. I stumble into this new device from Brookstone which is a multichannel specialty retailer and product development company, a Scanner Mouse with an integrated scanner that helps saves time and space which delivers a flexible manner of scanning files.

It works as a regular computer mouse, a point-and-click computer mouse with a durable dual laser sensor, track wheel, smooth motions and a comfortable grip. Through the Smart Scan button on the left side of the mouse, it can scan on photos, artwork or receipts by just gliding the mouse over a document freely in any pattern then the software will stitch the scanned images into one on the display.

The images scanned by this Brookstone Scanner Mouse can opt to save it in variety type of files such as JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, XLS, DOC and PDF where can be subsequently uploaded to social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Flicker or email. Moreover, LG’s Optical Character Recognition technology is used to inevitably convert scanned text to editable Microsoft Word or Excel files. Images and text scanned can also be integrated with the application Evernote.

The Brookstone Scanner Mouse can scan documents and images up to 16.5” x 11.7” with a resolution of 320 dpi. The software of the Scanner Mouse includes functions for editing contrast, brightness, and zooming, resizing, rotating and cropping images.

This device would truly be handy for those who would prefer for more space but convenient devices. I would be so much interested to have one so I could easily modify my pictures and documents by just gliding this tiny multifunction device.

Update you location and mood on social sites using Replay Social Denim

2012-11-22T21:56:00.000-08:00

As I was browsing the internet for the new gadgets in the market, I ran into this new innovation in fashion by the Italian denim brand Replay. A pants that could update your status on social network such as Facebook and Twitter for you.

       The Replay Social Denim uses vinyl pocket in "fifth" extra pocket that contains Bluetooth-connected transmitter that communicates with your smartphones and a dedicated app to update your current location just by clicking the device. Its buttons can also broadcast your "happiness levels" in eight different moods from positive to negative directly to the preferred social sites.

       These jeans is available in two colors: blue and black, in regular-slim or skinny fit for men and skinny or baby boot cut for women.It would just cost you €150-€199 for an easy update for your friends on Facebook or Twitter.

       That sounds amazing, right? Very innovative and interesting. This jeans would probably open a way for fashion to adhere in the technology in today's generation.

HD PenCam and PenCam spy cameras

2012-02-21T20:28:00.002-08:00

If you're looking for a small spy camera that is hidden inside a regular pen, then your wish has come true.

Swann has two spy cameras for you: the HD PenCam and Pencam 4Gb. HD Pencam can record 720p videos and can capture 1600x1200 JPEG images while PenCam 4Gb records video at 640x480 and captures image at 1280x1024 resolution. The HD PenCam has microSD card and supports up to 16Gb of storage space, while the latter comes with 4Gb of storage space. HD PenCam has 45 minutes of battery life and PenCam 4Gb can last up to 90 minutes and these are simply connected to USB port on your computer.

These two are perfect for people looking for spy cameras.

Logitech Touch Mouse M600

2012-02-20T17:55:00.003-08:00

If you're one of the people who loves to use touch surface, Logitech launch its latest mouse with touch surface.

Logitech introduced its touch-based mouse known as Touch Mouse M600 that comes with surface where physical buttons are usually found. Users can scroll and swipe just like touchscreen smartphone.

It comes with unique ergonomic design in using the left or hand without a problems. It uses 2.4 Ghz wireless technology and utilizes Logitech's Unifying receiver. It also uses laser-grade precision tracking technology which is powered by two AA batteries with enough power for three-month usage.

Logitech is perfect for people who loves to use touch interface than the standard input device.

Android mascot as Andru USB phone charger

2012-02-19T18:26:00.000-08:00

If you're looking for a charger for Android phone, then the latest model from Salom America is what you're looking for.

Andru USB phone charger has been releasaed by Salom America for Android phone user. It is a USB charger designed as Android mascot. It has a movable arms and flexible antennas and the eyes turn blue during recharge process. It has its own stand and 1.2m micro USB data cable plugged to its charger's head. It even compatible with Android, Windows phone and Blackberry devices.

Andru USB is a unique phone charger perfect for Android users and fans.

Windows 8 start button might be missing

2012-02-16T22:56:00.000-08:00

Excited about the newest operating system from Microsoft? Windows 8 will be featuring many changes which includes some changes to the famous Start button.

Since Windows 95, the Start button has been an essential part of the Windows. According to the latest reports, Windows 8 might be not part of it anymore. There still a way to access the Start menu by moving the mouse to the bottom left corner of the screen or by pressing the Windows key or Ctrl + Esc on the keyboard.

The confirmation if the Start button to be remove on Windows 8 will be when the Consumer Preview is released.

Keyboard pants with Bluetooth keyboard, wireless mouse and built-in speakers

2012-02-15T18:11:00.000-08:00

If combining fashion and technology into one is what your looking for and you want a smart outfit with internet access, there's a perfect match for you.

If you don't have a compact keyboard, carrying a keyboard can be a hassle. Erik de Nijs is a designer that designd a solution for that. He conceptualize a modern jeans with Bluetooth keyboard that comes with built-in speaker and wireless mouse.

Its concept of keyboard pants sounds amazing. Regarding with how it works is still a wonder. There were no information yet for its availability or price.

Typeway iPad On-screen Keyboard

2012-02-14T19:19:00.000-08:00

Having different finger size and typing habits is sometimes a hassle when using an on-screen keyboard on tablet. An on-screen keyboard for iPad that adapts to your finger and typing habits.

Typeway onscreen keyboard app for iPad that offers 10 fingered typing and adjusts to your hands according to your typing habits. It adjusts the keyboard layout according to your hand size and hand position and after finding the proper keyboard layout that can be freeze and save that layout for future use. The custom layout keyboard might not look symmetrical and pretty, it should be fully adjusted allowing all ten fingers to be used when typing.

If on-screen keyboard on iPad is a trouble, Typeway is an answer and its available in iTunes App Store.

Comfe Hands for better hold of iPad 2

2012-02-13T00:35:00.000-08:00

If there is a Flygrip attachment that gives grip to your smartphone, there is now a useful accessory that could keep your iPhone safe.

Having a thin and smooth device like the iPad 2 so need to worry now that you might accidentally drop your tablet through the new Comfe Hands.

It is created to give comfortable grip. The two pads can fit on any corner of the tablet allowing to hold in the tablet in both landscape and portrait orientation. It gives natural and ergonomic hold and can double as an iPad stand.

Comfe Hand is perfect for nice grip and extra safety while handling your iPad 2.

JVC N-BX3 Nightstand Speaker for iOS device

2012-02-11T19:15:00.000-08:00

If a nightstand that is compatible with your iOS devices is what you were looking for, there is now a new JVC N-BX3 that is perfect for your need.

JVC introduced the first N-BX3 Nightstand Speaker which is fully compatible with your iPod and iPhone. It comes with 2x30W speakers that plays your music in a clean sound directly from your iOS device. It has a dimension that measures 500x300x110mm and weighs 20kg. This speaker has an additional functions like FM tuner and SRS StudioSound HD.

JVC N-BX3 Nightstand Speaker is available in both black and white color. But so far, no further information about its release date.

Programmable USB massager OSIM uPixie

2012-02-09T20:24:00.000-08:00

USB can do all sorts of things now a days. They can play multimedia content, transfer our files but today there is a new USB device that can massage while you're working on your computer.

The company OSIM is famous for its massage chairs and after massage chairs. OSIM uPixie is used when experiencing back pain due to long hours of staying in you computer. It is just connected to the USB port and place it on your body. It comes with four predefined massage programs, but it can also be easily program, it can even even be synchronized with the music on your player.

OSIM uPixie is perfect for quick massage but can't get away with the computer.

iLid iPhone case turns iPhone to wallet

2012-02-08T02:12:00.000-08:00

If you don't want to carry your wallet at all times, the new iPhone case would be useful.

iLid which is the protective iPhone case is one of the first iPhone cases that turns iPhone into a wallet through its secret compartment on the back of the iPhone case. It is 17mm thick to slide in a money, cards or keys. The iLid iPhone looks great and at the same time could carry your money and personal documents.

This is perfect for persons that tends to drop or forget their iPhone.

Convert iPad into portable scanner with iConvert

2012-02-06T20:01:00.000-08:00

To further enhance an iPad, the perfect device from the Bookstone has arrived. The perfect accessories for your iPad which with all its functions.

The Bookstone launched iConvert Scanner that turns the iPad or iPad 2 into a portable scanner. It scans hard copies at 300dpi in JPEG format and stores them in picture folder for easy access. After you’ve connected your iPad or iPad 2 to iConvert, you just need to download the free app for it, so you can easily scan your documents.

The app comes with standard functionality to allow preview on scanned documents in real time, save in tablet or delete it.

iConvert is perfect to scan documents in the office or in home.

Handsfree WOWee ONE Pro Pocket Bluetooth Speaker

2012-02-04T18:00:00.000-08:00

If portable speaker is the one you're after, the WOWee has the right thing in store for everyone.

WOWee ONE has released its latest pocketsize portable speaker called WOWee ONE Pro. It comes with 2.1 Bluetooth connectivity that uses special audio gel technology which can turn any surface into a speaker. This portable speaker can easily pair with your mobile phone or with audio player and can stream your music wirelessly through the Bluetooth with A2DP and AVRCP profile. This device has also a built-in microphone to perform a hands-free calls and with its audible caller ID which can let you hear your caller from the other line. The speaker produces 40Hz to 20k Hz bass sound and can provide 10 hours of play time with its built-in battery.

The WOWee ONE portable wireless speaker would be available in the late March.

Leaked Neo-Geo handheld console from SNK Playmore

2012-02-03T21:35:00.000-08:00

There might be another handheld console available in the market in the near future aside from Nintendo 3DS and Playstation which were known as the popular handheld consoles currently on the market.

The leaked new Neo-Geo handheld console is prepared by SNK Playmore. The device will be a 4.3 inch display, with 2GB of internal storage space which is expandable using the SD card slot. It measures 170x72x15m that comes with 2,200mAh battery, but there were still no information regarding the CPU or RAM. This handheld device will come preloaded with 20 classical Neo-Geo games, which is possible that the device is powered with emulator.

This should be perfect for fans of Neo-Geo games fans, but SNK Playmore hasn't released any official information regarding this console.

Angry Birds USB drives

2012-02-02T18:49:00.000-08:00

Angry Birds have achieved tremendous popularity, and we’ve already seen Angry Birds merchandise, such as Angry Birds headphones, and if you’re a fan of Angry Birds, today we have a special treat for you.

Angry Birds USB drives are made by EMTEC, and each USB drive is designed to resemble one of the characters from the video game. Each drive measures 135 x 123 x 42mm, and as for the USB stick, it is hidden inside of the each figure. As for the speed of these USB devices, Angry Birds USB drives read files at 15 MB/s and write files at 5 MB/s.

Each character is made out of rubber, and as for the available figures, there are Red Bird, King, Yellow Bird, White Bird, Blue Bird, Piggie and Black Bird USB drives. In regards to capacity, Angry Birds USB drives come with 8GB of storage space.

Angry Birds USB flash drive will be perfect for you, if you’re fan of Angry Birds, and as for the price, each drive is priced from $19.99 to $29.99.

Rocstor Amphibious: 1TB rugged portable hard drive with keypad and smartcard

2012-02-01T00:20:00.000-08:00

Keeping your files safe is always a priority, and if you want a portable hard drive that can protect your files from unauthorized access, today we have the right device from you.

Rocstor has introduced its latest Amphibious portable hard drive that uses traditional hard drive or solid state drive to store your files, and since we’re talking about storage, we should notice that Amphibious comes with 1TB of storage space. As for keeping your files safe, Amphibious uses aircraft grade aluminum, so it won’t be damaged easily, and there’s also a built-in keypad for authentication, as well as a smartcard slot. As for additional safety, there’s Advanced Encryption Standard Algorithm (AES)-256 bit encryption, real-time encryption, Military grade hardware encryption that uses NIST cryptographic engine and CSE- certified hardware AES algorithm. As for connection, this device uses two FireWire 800 ports and one USB 2.0 port.

Rocstor Amphibious portable hard drive is one rugged hard drive that will keep your files safe from damage and from unauthorized access, however, such security costs about $350.

JediBot can duel with lightsabers against human opponents

2011-07-28T03:23:00.000-07:00

Students at Stanford University have created a “JediBot” that can fight a duel against a human opponent. JediBot is the first robot, or robot arm to be precise, that will actually duel with you using lightsabers. ightsabers don’t exist in real world, this robot is using sabers made out of foam.

The JediBot isn’t the fastest sparring partner you can find, delivering one swing every two to three seconds, but it does mean you don’t need to have any friends to practice your lightsaber skills.

It has two modes the attacking mode and the defending mode. In attacking mode, the robot will swing its saber at you using preloaded patterns, while in defending mode, robot utilizes Kinect motion controllers to detect the position of a saber and block any incoming attacks.