August 14, 2007 by Lauren
You've seen 'em in all of your favorite sci-fi movies, and now they're here; that's right, hoverboards. You're going to have to be truly dedicated to your passion of hoverboards and the concept, because we aren't quite to flying cars or any fast transportation of that nature. Nonetheless, rejoice.
So who do we have to thank for this long-awaited geek fantasy made real? None other than Future Horizons and Alura Intelligent Products.
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August 11, 2007 by Lauren
It's only natural that a certain portion of our modern technology goes towards drinking. You can
make your own wine without breaking a sweat, for example. So now what's the new thing? Forget making wine, now you can make any drink you want (still without breaking a sweat). Allow me to introduce you to our new friend, MyFountain.
MyFountain is essentially your personal, virtual bartender who makes whatever you want, whatever the hour.
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August 10, 2007 by Vincent
Apparently the Department of Homeland Security is cooking up a flashlight that will cause anyone hit my it's beam to become sick and disoriented. The light works by initially disorienting the target as any bright flashlight would, the the secondary layer of the device which holds ultra bright LED's begins sending out pulses which apparently are said to cause psychophysical symptoms which can range from disorientation, vertigo, nausia, and vomitting.
[Read the rest of this post]August 9, 2007 by Vincent
Have you ever been at the computer and then suddenly been hit by some unexpected odor that you wished you could dispel. Well with the USB Fragrence Oil Burner from Brando you can.
The mini thumb drive acts as an oil burner, powered by your computer. With no drivers required for use the pocket fragrence device is PC and Mac friendly.
[Read the rest of this post]August 9, 2007 by Vincent
Lenovo and Novell have announced a recent agreement to preload some Thinkpads with Linux while Lenovo will provide user support for the operating system. Which is actually new to Lenovo as they previously did not offer any support for Windows when that was loaded on their devices.
Lenovo will be using SUSE Linux 10 for their T models near the end of this year.
[Read the rest of this post]August 8, 2007 by Vincent
HTC has announced that the Advantage is available for puchase in the states via Amazon.com and CompUSA. Though this device has been available in Europe for some time now you can now find it domestically.
The all in one Windows Mobile powered device will currently hit your pocketbook for $899 through either store. Though this wonderful device may be worth it for those looking for a Windows Mobile device with that iPhone-like touch, as the Advantage feature 8GB of internal memory, a speedy 624mhz processor, and a beautiful 5 inch VGA touch screen.
[Read the rest of this post]August 8, 2007 by Vincent
A deisgner by the name of Hae Lim has recently unveiled his current device in the works, the shower mp3 player. It seems like just about everything these days has to have a music player in it so why not your shower head?
Apparently the bar portion of the device controls the water and the music, while the base attached to the wall serves as the speaker and the charger for the shower bar.
[Read the rest of this post]August 8, 2007 by Carl
Could office chair jumping be the next big thing? Unlikely, but the videos pretty cool.
August 8, 2007 by Vincent
Anyone that owns an infrared remote (most of you do), know how troublesome it can be waving your arms through the air when you are in a certain place trying to get your remote to communicate with your tv, well this remote will change all of that.
Keyspan has just introduced the RF remote for Windows Vista. This remote, unlike most Vista and other computer remotes for media, uses radio frequencies rather than infrared to delivery it's signals.
[Read the rest of this post]August 8, 2007 by Vincent
Motorola recently announced at Linux Today that their Linux-Java based OS will be dubbed MOTOMAGX... yes in all caps. The Linux-Java based OS can currently be found on the V8 and the Z6.
(shots of MOTOMAGX on V8)
Motorola additionally announced that they will be releasing developer tools so users can develop Linuzx native applications in addition to java applications.
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