High Tech Gizmo's

Show stopper.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:42:00 +0000

The latest range of home theatre systems from Philips looks like it's just walked off the ramp.
Equipped with dynamic three directional angled speakers and 1200WRMS, these new models offer great listening experience and are designed to add a touch of elegance to your living space.
Highly compatible, the new home theatre connects beautifully and place virtually any disc or media such as DVDs, USBs,CDs or VCDs.
It also has built in DTS and Dolby Digital Decoder which eliminates the need for an external decoder.
It is priced at Rs 24990.

Now,books take on 3D avatar

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:42:00 +0000

Scientists in South Korea have developed a 3D technology in books in which characters leap out of page.
The 3D entertainment got boosted by a few films such as "Avatar" and " Alice in Wonderland".
Several companies have offered 3D televisions. 3D video game consoles are soon to be launched. Researchers have used 3D technology to animate some children's books like Korean folk tales.
The pictures in the books have cues that trigger the 3D animation for readers wearing computer screen goggles. When the readers turn and tilt the books , the pictures in the book move accordingly in 3D animation.
According to the researchers, this technology could be used for any type of book, displaying images over smart phones or in museums.

To turn on the lights, just think.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:07:00 +0000

We'd always heard a lot about the power of thoughts, but Toronto based interaxion has actually managed to put it to good use.
The company has come out with a technology that lets users control a series of lights literally by thinking about them.
It is show casing the technology in style at the on going winter olympics in Vancouver.
Visitors to the Ontario House will be able to contuol lights at three land marks - Toronto CN Tower, The Niagra Falls and Ottawa's Parliament building by using their brains.
Letting them do this magic will be a headset that measures their brain waves and sends a signal over the internet to one of the three Venues.

Turn any surface into a touch screen!

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:48:00 +0000

These are the days of touch screens. But to get these facilities one need to get the entire gadget what so ever it be like an i Phone, Black Berry storm or an HTC HD2.
But just think how wonderful it would be it you can transform any solid surface into a touch screen by pacing just a thin sheet of film over it? Well. This is just what Portugal based Displex has come out with.
Just place the sheet on or under a glass or plastic or wooden sheet and press to it. That is all to be done by you transform it into a touch screen!
Creating the magic is an assortment of nanowires embedded in the film that recognizes your fingers and transmits information to a micro controller and software suite that, in turn, shows what you have entered on your computer.

Pocket sized Dynamos.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:39:00 +0000

Two new cameras to join Fujifilm's existing line of J series compacts - The FinePix J27 and FinePix J30.
Only 20mm thin, and available in black and silver, the J27 and J30 series have been finished with a special double-coated laminate to give them a beautifully glossy varnished finish.
The new FinePix J27, featuring a 10 mega pixel sensor, and FinePix J30, with a 12 mega pixel sensor, boast a 2.7" LCD screen, high-quality and pin sharp 3X optical zoom, auto scene recognition and face detection technology with automatic red-eye removal.
For added functionality, there's a brand new panorama mode-it's the first for the J series models.
Here's your chance to get creative and capture those sweeping land scapes or large group shots at weddings.
Panorama mode works by seamlessly stitching together three consecutive shots to produce one impressive panoramic picture.
These cameras offer point and shoot appeal packed into stylish metal bodies.
The J27 is priced at Rs 7999 and the J30 at Rs 8499.

Jabra Halo

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:42:00 +0000

Though primarily used for talking through mobile phones without using wires, this hip and trendy headphone can also be connected to any Bluetooth-enabled device like an Mp3player,a laptop or a Tv set to enjoy music.
You can pump up the volume through its touch-sensitive control panel tucked away on its side.
It does not fret about missing a call when you are listening to music- this one can fade out the music to let you take a call.
Price:- Rs 9990

ANDROID BRINGS IN VOIP PHONE

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:43:00 +0000

Everyone knew that Android would not be limited to powering cellphones. Android powered netbooks and media players were anticipated even before the google OS picked up momentun. But, recently we have seen the OS powering a few not-s0-expected devices. First we saw the Android powered landline phone and now we have the Android powered VoIP phone on display at MSI’s booth at CeBIT.

The device, MS-9A31 is a landline-cum-VoIP hybrid featuring a large touchscreen. The phone supports DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication), video conferencing and instant messaging. Connectivity options include two LAN ports and a USB port. It also has a card reader for multimedia file transfer. There is no news on pricing or availability of the phone. Check out the video (more…)

Nokia Booklet 3G Notebook.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:27:00 +0000

Nokia is launching its 3G Booklet Notebook in the UK market. Even though the gadget is sleek it is packed with numerous features like Windows 7 operating system, 10.1inch HD display, 3G with 802.11 b/g/n compatibility and GPS facilities.
The Nokia 3G Notebook is just 2 inch thick packed in a beautiful aluminium body with 1GB ram and 120 GB hard disc.It has a 12 hour backup facility and enables the user to send SMS and browse the web using IE8. With its 1.3 megapixel camera it is good for video calls and has excellent sound clarity.

GPS wrist watch

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:12:00 +0000

If your kids have a tendency to wonder you probably wanna checkout Lok8u. But what about the senile grandparents in your life? They can end up half way across the state before you or them realize they’re lost.
This wrist watch like cell phone uses Aerotel’s GeoSKeeper GPS service to keep tabs on its wearers location at all times. If they wonder out of a set zone an SMS is sent to the monitoring party notifying them of the breach – sounds a bit like house arrest. And unlike Lok8u’s GPS monitoring wrist watch, this one can speed dial up to 3 preprogrammed parties and receive calls. It’s currently available in the EU with no word on a US launch.
GeoSKeeper™ is a light-weight wrist-worn GPS-based personal telecare safety device. It offers users and their families a new level of safety and peace of mind using its embedded GSM/GPRS module, built-in speakerphone and active GPS receiver. With its geofencing feature, the device provides real time information over the user’s accurate location. When the wearer wanders outside a specified zone (e.g. neighborhood or school area), the system sends a short message (SMS) alert to a monitoring center and to a relative or caregiver.

Mahru-Z, the mechanical maid.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:58:00 +0000

My house maid telephoned me to inform that she would not be attending to my household work unless I give her a pay rise and a 5 day week. We were really worried and were in search of a solution and there came the Mahru-Z, the mechanical maid to assist us.
The walking robot Mahru-Z, the mechanical maid assists me in cleaning the house, dumping the clothes in the washing machine and even heats the food in the microwave.
The Mahru-Z can rotate its head, move its legs and hands and has an additional finger ie six fingers and a 3 dimensional vision to quickly recognise the house chores and perform them just like a human being and frankly to say even better.
I really have no words to appreciate the strength of my mechanical maid Mahru-Z with the visual ability to recogmise the tasks and execute them promptly. She never grumbles or ask for salary increase or weekly holidays.
I am really thankful to the South Korean scientists of The Institute of Science and Technology for developing such a useful alternative to the demanding and lazy house maids.

Can your key board recognise you?

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:07:00 +0000

If I say that my keyboard can recogmise me on installing a software may sound to be something imaginary and just impossible. British scientists have developed a software when downloaded into your computer can recogmise the user and will make passwords and other security systems obsolete.
The software developed by Mike Dowman of University of Abertay, UK, uses 36 characters of log in details in 42.84 attempts.
On testing, the software was able to detect 97.2% of the users correctly. With the rhythm and speed of typing the software could also detect the stress level of the user based on the time and the level at which the keys are handled.
The software also enables the designing of a security system to raise an alarm if a person is being forced to log in into a system.

Digital Future.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:11:00 +0000

It is easy to carry a DVD o a friend's place and watch it on his TV. But things are not that easy when it comes to video downloads. Certain movie files will not work on Sony HDTV. Further movies downloaded from iTunes will work only on devices with Apple software.
Hollywood and consumer electronics makers are concerned about this issue and fear that consumers wil not prefer to buy TV shows and video movies until they can carry it along with them and watch them at any plac where ever they want. Hence, Hollywood movie makers and high tech engineers are working on the Digital Future.
Hollywood Studios have been trying to address this problem through an organisation called Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem or DECE.. The group is trying out to create a common digital standard that would allow consumers to buy or rent a digital video once and then play it on any device.
Under the proposed system the proof of buying a digital video woild be stored in a online locker and the consumers will be able to play the videos on any DECE compatible devices. Consumers can buy Blu rays and store copies of digital discs of the video movies or games which can be accessed by them from any of their devices including mobile phones and PCs.

World's first 3D Bioprinter.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:11:00 +0000

The scientists have developed the world's first 3D bioprinter that will help bioengineers and doctors to generate human organs.
The 3D bioprinter has been developed by Invertech and the first one has been delivered to the San Diego based firm Organovo.
The 3D bioprinter is a breakthrough as it puovides for the first time a flexible technology for organizations working on construction of human tissues and organ replacements. It enables the placement of cells very accurately at the place the bioengineers need to place them.
The 3D bioprinter can be used to grow tooth using epithelial and stromal tissues.
The 3D bioprinter helps the scientists to construct a model of the organ they plan tomake by using laser brat print technology.
With the 3D bioprinter, the construction of human organs cell by cell is no more a scientific fiction.

Solar powered LED light.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:37:00 +0000

The light cap is basically a solar powered water bottle which has a built in LED light on its lid.
The solar powered LED light features a water proof solar panel, batteries that will last for hours.
The Ni-cad batterries will last for at least 300 cycles of 4 hours charging
The solar powered LED light measures 81/4"" tall and 31/4"" wide and has a 32 oz capacity.

The Solar Tent.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:46:00 +0000

The solar tent is available in two models viz for 4 persons costing $150 and for 6 persons costing $200.
The solar tent is equipped with 7 inch solar panel to power the interior LED lights or for charging the solar batteries.
The solar tent is covered with semi photo voltaic fabric made up of both photovoltaic thread and conventional thread to form a solar shell.

Sunflower Solar Power Station.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:45:00 +0000

The sunflower is the best ever designed solar power station for the home and the office.
The solar panels found on tha top provide power throughout the day while the solar powered batteries keeps the things wouking at night.
It also has an integrated solar powered music system with speakers which is sure to liven up your room.

Solar powered cooling pith.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:56:00 +0000

4 compact solar panels uptop power miniature fan that keeps you cool on hot days.
When the sun is not out this hat takes 2 AA batteries to keep things going.
It is made up of weather resistant coated linen straw for all weather use.
With cooling abilities far beyond the average sun shading hat this is the safari grade helmet that harnesses the rays of the sun to power a miniature fan.

Power purse.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:46:00 +0000

At first look it appears as any other designer handbag and is sleek.
This Power purse classy clutch is studded with enough solar cells to charge a cell phone battery in just too hours.
This fashion friendly gadget is designed to charge all your mobile accessories including cell phones,MP3 players etc.

Mouse WMM4000.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:35:00 +0000

For a long time we had been using the optical mouse and then came the laser-hide variety and mow we have Microsoft's Blue Track technology mice.
What is famous about this Blue Track technology mouse? It can work perfectly on any surface.
The Blue Track technology mouse is priced at Rs 2700.

All's in the eye.

noreply@blogger.com (Balu) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:20:00 +0000

Pen drives are pretty cool. But what is annoying is rummaging for them through the thousands and one things in your bag.
Keeping this in mind Calvin Klein has introduced his first ever USB Memory Eyewear Frame.
It is sleek, sturdy, stylish and totally flaunt-worthy.
What's more? It carries its 4 GB USB port on the right side of the frame, allowing for convenient transport of data whenever you wish to.
The USB Memory Eyewear is priced at Rs 9900.

How to trouble shoot your wi-fi connection?

noreply@blogger.com (Viji) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:50:00 +0000

If your wireless connection is not working or working sluggishly check whether all the batteries are charged and properly working.
Check to ensure that you are within the coverage area of the access point and/or the router.
Ensure that the access point is not unnecessarily comered.
Remove all electrical objects like cordless phones and microwaves as these can interfere with the signals.

Look alike Robots.

noreply@blogger.com (Viji) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:54:00 +0000

If I tell you that I have seen somebody who resembles you in every aspect, don't be surprised as they could be the look alike robots. These customized look alike life size robots not only looks just like you are but also can speak in your own voice.
The robot costing around 225,000 pounds can be customized to resemble the interested customer in every aspect like face,hair,eyes,nose, facial expression and even the voice and upper body movements.
The twin robots Actroid and Geminoid manufactured by Kokoro and powered by quiet air servo system that moves the upper bodies. These look alike robots are handicapped as far as walking is concerned.

Super tiny microchip made in Taiwan.

noreply@blogger.com (Viji) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:37:00 +0000

Taiwan has developed super-tiny microchips that could reduce the wieight and price of the laptops and mobile phones.
The state backed National Nano Device Laboratories in Hsinchu city said that it had succeeded in packing more transistors in smaller chip space than any one else so far.

Treadmill for infants with Down's

noreply@blogger.com (Viji) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:08:00 +0000

The scientists have invented the tiny treadmill to help infants with down's syndrome to walk earlier as compared to before. This is considered as one of the best inventions of the year.
The infants with down's syndrome learn to walk after 24 to 26 months as compared to the normal children who learn to walk between 12 to 16 months.
The tiny treadmill developed by Dale Ulrich of the University of Michigan help develop the fore muscles and support drive to stand up.

New goggles that turns night into day!

noreply@blogger.com (Viji) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:16:00 +0000

The scientists at the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre have developed the night vision nightgoggles that helps the people in air ambulance services.
This technology was already used in military operations and spy missions. The night vision goggles can enhance light by 10,000 times. The Vanderbilt's 3 life bases are already using this technology and the 4th base is likely to be trained by early 2010.
The night vision goggles helps one to see a lit cigarette 10 miles away.
The night vision goggles helps pilots and nurses in scene landing as it helps them to see trees, power lines, high terrains and other hazards on the ground.
The night vision goggles works by absorbing the light from the moon,stars and other sources and is saved in a tube which helps to amplify the image on a phosphorus screen that is seen through the eye piece.
The pilots and nurses need a 5 hour training programme in using the night vision goggles and the pilots need additional hours of training on the sky including take off, landing and emergency handling and transmission from night vision to normal vision.
The night vision goggles resemble the binoculars and are mounted on the front of the helmet.
The night vision goggles have a disadvantage of loss of peripheral vision as it is looking like between two tubes.