The Geek Church

It’s funny that we used to have some sort of honor system, and I have no idea if it is still around

Go ahead and read Numbers 35-36, Acts 27, and then the entry.

Here’s a Cool GTW18, a phone with a projector.

Here is an AirStash, an interesting device, now available for $100.

The Nexus One is now available on AT&T and Roger network.

Here is the GH-DM14M, a way to leave a video note on the refrigerator.

Bandai Namco makes a Rilakkuma Tablet PC.

Dell Streak has an Amazon Kindle App for the Android Platform.

Here is the PenPal PC Pen.

Microsoft has just unveiled three new 720p webcams as part of their LifeCam collection.

Aiptek has a D25 Boombox that can project DVDs.

Lexmark has a new printer with the Pinnacle Pro901.

For those who want the coffee without the liquid form might like the Coffee Inhaler.

Here is an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt in Tokyo.

The need for transportation is something we can all relate to in everyday life. For local travel, there are cars, trucks, jeeps, motorcycles and bicycles when walking isn’t an good option. For national and international travel, there are boats, trains and airplanes. But with local travel, most forms of transportation usually require more than one wheel when used. However, now a motorized bike has been developed that only needs one.

It is called the Hornet superbike, which was created by a man named Liam Ferguson. This bike is powered by two 74 hp (55 kW), in-wheel hydrogen and fuel-cell, six-phase Neodymium-Iron electric engines. The Hornet also has two side-by-side, small wheels to keep it balanced gyroscopically when parking and can reach a top speed of 235 km/h.

So, the Hornet superbike is definitely a unique example of transportation. However, this motorized bike apparently has no cockpit, making the user’s safety a very significant issue. Thus, the concept and design for this new bike may not have been properly thought through. Seriously, how safe can you be riding at full speed on a motorized bike with no cockpit and only one wheel?

Source

The use of energy to power personal devices, buildings and cities is still an issue in today’s culture. Most concerns about energy use focus on subjects such as pollution of the environment, depletion of the Earth’s natural reserves and saving money. Research is still being done to find alternatives to the use of more common energy sources such as oil, natural gas and electricity. Some of these other options include hydro and solar power. There is also wind energy, which apparently is now being used to power buildings.

A recent example of this innovation with wind energy is the Strata Building, also known as the Razor. This building is forty-two stories high and has three extremely large wind turbines built into its facing, which fills eight percent of the building’s regular energy use. The turbines require winds of thirty-five miles per hour in order to generate power and they can produce up to 50MWh of electricity each year.

Thus, the Strata Building exists as a tangible example, showing the benefits of wind energy. However, you do have to consider how practical it is to use wind turbines to power a building. Would there be a back plan or failsafe to compensate for days when the turbines can’t get 35mph winds so they can function?

Source

Here’s a guy who can type on the iPhone faster than just about anyone.

Like tower of defense games? Dragon Slaughter Episode III is free today.

Speaking of free apps, LiveLink 3G is available for free for a limited time.

Here’s a Bandolier for the iPhone.

AT&T is starting some interesting messaging phone like the Samsung Sunburst and the Samsung Stride.

MSI has created the GE700 Gaming Laptop.

The numbers are in on the first day of sales for the iPad: 120,000. Lots of money for Apple.

Rumors of a Nintendo DS2 keep rising. Click here to see what’s what.

Sprint Nextel is planning on carrying the Motorola i890.

Here’s a very inexpensive camera, the Winait CD 130BT.

Here’s the BRAVIA BX LCD TV from Sony.

Here’s wacky concept device, a Wind Up Socket.

Here’s another concept, the Intersection Signaletique.

You ever watch to favorite show to find that it is a “Clip Show” edition. Man, I just can’t stand that. Today’s reading is the clip show edition, but that doesn’t have to be bad.

Read Numbers 33-34, Acts 26, and then the entry.

In today’s society, we routinely rely on devices of mobile technology such as cellphones, iPods, laptops, digital cameras and handheld games. Of course, these devices are usually powered by rechargeable batteries or the kind you have to replace right away. As a result, consumers can end up spending quite a bit of money every year on batteries for the times when they can’t use special cords and adapters to power their devices. But what about a new innovation that eliminates the need for buying batteries?

Once again, Chinavasion is here to satisfy your needs, dear readers. They have developed a device called the Solar Vest. As its name implies, this vest actually is designed to absorb and store energy from the sun when worn by a person. The vest is equipped with 5V, 6V, 9V and 12-20V output, eight power connectors and seven device connectors. Furthermore, the vest does have a failsafe option for cloudy days. AC and USB inputs can be used to increase the vest’s energy reserves.

The Solar Vest is available to the consumer for only $126. Such an investment could be a long-term means of saving money you would have spent on batteries. However, you should consider how practical wearing this vest would be on a very hot day. Would hours of sweat and discomfort really be worth saving battery money?

Source

When it comes to cleaning carpets in the home or on the job, vacuum cleaners are usually the weapon of choice for doing such a task. Of course, well-known companies such as Hoover, Eureka, and Oreck all claim that they have the best to offer in terms of vacuum cleaner technology. However, I wonder if any of them has ever tried or even thought of creating an automatic, self-operating vacuum cleaner with a camera for capturing live footage of your carpet while in use.

Well, Chinavasion has already built this carpet-cleaning innovation. They call the G182. It is actually a smart robot designed to function as a vacuum cleaner. It comes with a recharging base that it can dock with automatically. It also has a wireless IR virtual fence that prevents it from going into places that the user considers undesirable. Another feature of the G182 is a tilt IR-equipped web camera that can be operated by remote control and a net connection. The camera can be linked to your home Wi-Fi network to give you live footage and audio capability when the robot is in active use.

You can have this new smart vacuum for only $500 if you like spending that much on home cleaning appliances. But before you pull out your wallet or checkbook, dear reader, be aware that this innovation has a significant flaw. Due to the webcam mounted on the top, the robot unit will not fit under most couches, so you’d still have to move the couch yourself to get at the dirt underneath. This fact certainly does not add credibility to such a new innovation that’s supposed to give great convenience to the consumer.

Source

It’s nice to finally settle, and I can’t help but wonder if it is important to settle or not to settle. You know, just sit back and relax once in a while and just live!

Read Numbers 31-32, Acts 25, and then the entry.

I’ll start with this Spiderpodium, an iPhone mount.

Speaking of iPhone mounts, here’s the Lounge from Just Mobile.

Those that want their travels geotagged might want to look into the GPS Travelogue.

Here’s a Hybrid Mobile Phone Charger from Thanko.

Disney has some interesting products from the Sony Walkman S Series. Speaking of music players, here’s the Play Hello, a Hello Kitty MP3 Player from Teleplay Technologies.

Check out this RIM BlackBerry Tour 9360, as a giant Lego model.

Here is the Odroid, a gaming system with Android.

The GuitarBud is able to link a guitar with the iPhone.