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Verismo VuNow PoD VN100SD - YouTube on TV
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Internet, Misc. Tech,
Verismo has unveiled its VuNow PoD VN100SD that has the ability to let you watch online video content on your TV without routing through a computer. It connects like a DVD player and needs an Internet connection for its Ethernet port. Seek out videos by logging into your YouTube account and using the interface and keypad. The VN100SD is available for $99.00, while you can get the HD version for $149.00. An additional $29.00 gives you access to Bit Torrents and global Internet TV.
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| Verisomo Networks
ION LP Dock USB Turntable
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
ION’s LP Dock allows you to transfer your old records directly to your iPod. With a standard USB connection, turn your music into MP3s and send them to your player, burn them to CDs or listen on your computer. It also features a line-level input to connect other music sources such as a cassette deck. The LP Dock works with both PC and Mac, and EZ Vinyl Converter with Gracenote MusicID can be downloaded to edit and clean up your tunes. The dock is available for $249.00.
Read More | ION Audio
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How about a Basketball Webcam to go with your Golf Mouse? The cam features a CMOS sensor with 100K pixels and an image resolution of 352 x 288. With an AVI file format, it runs at 12 fps and has auto white balance. The sporty camera runs on Windows 98/2000/Me/XP, and you can plug and play into your USB connection. It comes with CD software and a sale price of $12.99 with free shipping. But then everything is sent that way from Free Shipping.com.
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Even tinier than the Pico is the Castrade CV-MP01. The mini-projector is 1.5 x 2.5 x 3-inches and weighs a mere 90g, and is perfect for travelers. Somehow they managed to pack in a 10 lumen LED light that is good for about 10,000 hours. With a 4:3 aspect ratio, it features a mono speaker with 200mW output and manual focus. So far it is only available in Japan for ¥25,000 (~$280.00.)
Read More | Gadgets Weblog
Kickbee Allows Unborn Baby to Twitter
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Internet, Misc. Tech,
Corey Menscher, a technologist, interaction designer and web application developer, wanted to know what his unborn baby was up to as his pregnant wife did. He created the Kickbee, a stretchy band embedded with sensors that react to movement with an Arduino microcontroller. He then decided to transmit them by Bluetooth to a MacBook Pro and from there sends Twitter updates. Our first reaction was to wonder if the baby would be affected by the procedure. This is what Corey had to say.
“I’d also like to respond to some comments about “irradiating” my baby. The piezo sensors are simple sensors that generate a very small electrical current when tapped or vibrated. They are not powered in any way…I’ve spoken to faculty about this, and considering the very low wattage, it’s unlikely much of the electromagnetic radiation will reach the baby. Even so, I’m looking into placing the circuitry on radio-absorbing material.”
By the way, we checked out the Kickbee Twitter page and noticed that it simply states when the fetus kicks.
Oh, and as an aside, if you are on Twitter, feel free to follow us: @gearlive.
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Samsung S5L2010 Media Processors
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Corporate News, Misc. Tech,
Samsung has unveiled new media processors for digital photo frames. The S5L2010 series can display 15 Mpixel JPEGs in less than 3 seconds. They are compatible with MPEG-1/2/4, Xvid, Motion JPEG, MP3, WMA, OGG and AAC files. Also incorporated is an ADC for touchscreen control, LCD backlight, an audio PWM 2 channel output, TV-Out, and a DVB-T interface. Samsung is now testing the technology that should be out in the Q1 2009.
Read More | Fareast Gizmos
No more cut fingers trying to peel potatoes. The Rotato Express doesn’t simply peel fruits and veggies, it knows enough to stop automatically. The 5 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 11-inch gadget runs on 4 AA batteries (not included) and peels in one continuous movement. You simply place the item between spikes and press a button to begin. Made of ABS and metal, the Rotato will set you back $29.98. We think the military should hear about this one.
Read More | Taylor Gifts
Last Request: Bury Me With My iPhone
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Noelle Potvin, a counselor for the Hollywood Forever Funeral Home and Cemetery, claims that there are many who want to take their cell phones and BlackBerrys with them when they are buried. Countries such as the UK, Australia and South Africa report the same findings. One incident involved a man who wanted his Bluetooth headset in his ear. Others involve families who put iPod earphones on their deceased loved ones and played a tune when the casket closed. We hope they used some decent batteries.
Read More | MSNBC
Ovation iDea Guitar and MP3 Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
With Guitar Hero and other music games being as successful as they are, it was only a question of time before Ovation came up with the iDea. The guitar comes with a built-in MP3 player so that the amateur musician can play along, even in slo-mo. The instrument not only records what the user plays, it includes a mic for voice. The site give lots of support including online lessons. You can get the iDea for $599.99.
Read More | Ovation
Pen And Free Duo Turns Display Into Touchscreen
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
We expect that it won’t be long before all computers have touchscreens, but if you cannot wait, Pen And Free has released the Duo. Change your PC or laptop by installing the receiving station atop or on the side of your display. You then define the application area you want to use as a tablet. There are two versions, one for laptops up to 15.4-inches and one for monitors up to 22-inches. The MSRP on the PNF Duo is $44.00
Read More | Crunchgear
