This was a video that I made with a friend of mine a while ago. The camera I used wasn’t really the best on the market, and the sound quality is poor.
I’ll let you judge on whether or not the humor is bad.
Yes, more augmented reality fun as Esquire’s December 2009 issue will have lots of augmented reality.
Here’s a cute little concept device known as the AIDA. It is a cute robot head that can give directions.
Those of you who remember the Lite Brite might appreciate this Sketch Art. Same concept, but with actual LEDs.
Those who have iPhones might appreciate the Timelapser, a way to make time-lapse movies form photos. Another new iPhone app is the QuickReader, an e-reader program designed for those speed-readers out there.
Speaking (again) of the iPhone, it would appear that someone launched a class action suit against AT&T and Apple, saying that they “misrepresented the iPhone’s MMS capabilities”.
Considering that Google Android 2.0 has a new navigation app, Telmap’s NAVTEQ iPhone app seems a little…late.
Here is a USB stick made of recycled materials. Say hello to Boardy. I’m serious, that’s it’s name, Boardy.
Nyko has made a Zoom Lens for the DSi camera.
Approximately two days ago, Cricket and LG announced the Helix. This guy is LG’s first AWS-capable handset, and it is a basic phone with nothing really fancy.
It does have a 2 inch color display with an external display, as well as Bluetooth, speaker phone, and a 1.3 megapixel camera.
The Helix will be available in silver and pink for about $139.99.
For those who need some more power for their iPod or iPhone should consider the PowerDuo Reserve.
I’ve covered augmented reality before, and here is some more. Ghostwire: Link to the Paranormal is a little augmented reality game from Majesco.
Sony is showing off a 10.1 inch color epaper at the Panel Display show this year.
Some of you have never heard of the Readius, a device that didn’t get to be made. It would appear to be getting a new lease on life.
Nokia is teaming up with Elmo the Muppet to create StoryPlay, a way to read a story to someone from a distance.
I think I might have discussed that the Nintendo DSi might be getting a larger screen. As it turns out, it is true. A new version of the DSi will have a 4.25 screen.
The Labyrinth Fishtank has to be the coolest I have ever seen.
Check out this Air Board. Looks like a lot of fun.
You should check out Sony Ericsson’s spider computer concept.
I’ve been hearing a lot about Android 2.0, and I thought I should let you all know about it. Right now, it has been sweeping the nation, even though it has only been commercially available for a few days.
Android is a mobile operating system that incorporates Linux kernel, and was initially developed by Google. Motorola just released the Droid, the first phone to use Android 2.0, and it is making quite an imprint on the mobile marketplace.
Here is what is making a real splash: Google Maps Navigation. This is a free turn-by-turn navigation that is only available on Android 2.0. It is possible that it could replace a traditional GPS.
Rest assured, we have not heard the last of Google’s Android.
I’m not familiar with the original Astro Boy mythos, but I will say the movie was interesting, and deeper than it would admit.
The film begins in a classroom of the future, where a Charlize Theron narrator explains about “our friends the robots”. It explains that some event happened that caused people to create a floating city, and they could care less about the people on the surface. Yes, the people of Metro City are very elitist, and treat their robots worse than slaves. Essentially, they are disposable servants, and when they break down or become obsolete, they just throw them over the edge of the city.
Metro City is clearly a dictatorship, but for some reason, they have presidential elections. It’s so tyrannical that the citizens are just used to it. In once scene, the current president walks into a professor’s classroom, and swipes his experimental energy sources without any complaint.
This energy was way simplified as blue “good energy” and red “bad energy”. When the president decides to put the red energy into an experimental Peacekeeper robot, bad stuff happens and an innocent boy gets killed. This scene is done as non-violently as possible, so much so that it doesn’t even make sense.
Now, Dr. Tenma, the deceased boy’s father, decides to recreate his son as a robot. Since he doesn’t want his son to ever be harmed again, he equips it with the “blue energy” to make it the ultimate defensive weapon. That actually does make sense if you’re willing to suspend your disbelief.
The experiment is both a success and a failure, and Tenma begins to bond with his robotic son. However, Tenma’s shortcomings as a father come to the surface as he realize that he cannot control his son as much as he would like. In fact, he eventually wants to deactivate him.
Eventually, Astro retreats to the surface where he discovers a different world. At first he believes the surface is more accepting of robots, but soon sees that they share Metro City’s view that robots are just junk waiting to happen.
The film had a lot more plot twists than I would have thought, and had a final battle that was quite epic in scale. Woven in to Astro Boy is an interesting sense of humor as well.
Astro boy has an interesting take on how we, as human beings, must do our best, even in a fallen and prejudiced world. It isn’t really an animated classic as last summer’s Up, but it is worth seeing.
I’ll start with the QOOQ. It is pronounced “cook”, and it is a computer for the kitchen.
Here’s a Radar System made for an Army Helmet. It is experimental technology, but it could help soldiers in a war.
This is Ropid Robot, a concept toy robot that can run and jump.
Google has a new free application for Android that is a turn-by-turn navigation, but it has caused Garmin and TomTom stock to drop.
Nokia’s N900 has been delayed until November.
Here is a transparent display at the Flat Display Panel in Japan.
MSI reader is rumored to have Tegra graphics.
Check out the jetBook-Lite, the cheapest e-reader to hit the market.
Check out the GlideTV Navigator, a very interesting remote for the Mac, PC, or home theater.
Get a Peek at Blockbuster, and you could get a great deal.
Check this iPhone backup battery from Meritline.
For those who want to use their iPhone to take some advanced video shots, you should consider the Zgrip iPhone Pro.
Layar’s augmented reality app will show you something you don’t want to see: government bailout money.
Microsoft apparently has this Muscle-Computer Interface group that was able to make an “Air Guitar Hero”.
Here’s something that might interest concerned parents: the Kids Online Guard USB Stick.
Here is some new card readers from Elecom.
Here is an interesting item, an ARider that uses the iPhone 3GS for some realtime maps.
Bridgestone is developing a flexible ebook reader that is in color.
Can’t afford an iPhone? Me neither. Fortunately, there is the iPhone dummy for just $20.
New rumor going around that has yet to be crushed: the DSi may be getting a bigger screen.
Some of you might like Settlers of Catan, the board game. Now you can get the Settlers of Catan iPhone app.
Check out one of the most expensive in-ear headphones that I’ve ever seen: the JH 13 Pro.
Have you ever wanted to download several programs on your computer all at the same time? You can now with Ninite.
Griffin Technology has the Simplifi, an iPod dock, card reader, and USB port all-in-one.
Those who still have cassette tapes and want to convert them to MP3 files should check out the ION Audio Tape Express.
Here is a new business card of the future, the Meloncard.
A while ago, Microsoft announced that it would be sponsoring a Family Guy episode that would air commercial-free, but would contain some obvious Windows 7 plugs.
This announcement appeared the day after I wrote my article about shows Christian people probably shouldn’t watch based on general principle. The one where I named Family Guy as a show that should be avoided.
It would appear that Microsoft mirrors my opinion. After discovering that the show contains “riffs on deaf people, the Holocaust, feminine hygiene, and incest”, they have pulled out as the advertiser for this episode.
We’ll start off with a new way of charging an iPod or iPhone with solar power. Enter the Regen ReNu.
Sprint is probably rejoicing that they have exclusive rights to the new Palm Pixi.
There’s a new camera in town with the Vivitar DVR 150, and it is looking good!
There’s some pretty expensive cellular phones out there now. Check out the Motorola Aura Diamond Edition as well as the Mobiado 350 Pioneer.
I realize that most Christians might not be interested in this, but Stephen King’s Pet Sematary is an iPhone app/game now. Boycott it if you must.
Palm owners have a new way of doing Twitter with an app simply known as Twee.
I really like the Sony’s digital picture frame/printer of 4×6 photos. Check out the S-Frame DPP-F700.
Here’s a new-looking experimental phone known as the Else Institution.
Those of you who appreciate MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices) should love the SmartQ V5.
Check out the Adesso WKB-4000BB, a very cool Bluetooth Keyboard.
A new camera set up for the iPhone 3GS is available for pre-order soon called the OWLE Bubo.
Check out this very cool concept of the Media Vehicle on display at the Digital Contents Expo in Tokyo.
That’s all for today, and much, much, more. Be sure to enter in our contest, ending at the end of this week!
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I’ll start with a hands-on review that I did of the Powermat.
I found two products based on the Rubik’s Cube. The Rubik’s Lamp and AllSpark. One guess what the second Rubik’s Cube is based on.
You should check out this concept toaster that uses two glass panes.
Here’s the Little Buddy GPS Tracker to keep tabs of your little ones via the web.
Here’s some photo viewers that are quite expensivo and have a tethering features. Say hello to the Epson P-6000 and P-7000.
Check out the OccupyBaby iPhone app to keep your baby occupied for prolonged periods of time.
Did you have too much Balloon Boy last week? Maybe you should play the Balloon Boy online flash game.
Don’t ask me why, but someone made some Camera disguised as fake car keys.
I love to talk about the shortcomings of technology. Today, it is about using a live background on a TV newscast. This Australian newscaster was invaded by a gigantic seagull, but somehow keeps a straight face. I wonder if he even knew that was happening, because I would have simply cracked up.
Since they were in Australia, where Finding Nemo takes place, it would have been really funny if the seagull had said: “mine”.
Windows 7.
Speaking of Windows 7, LG’s X-Note T380 notebook has it, and is ultra-thin.
Also, Japanese Burger King’s are sponsoring the Windows 7 burger. You have to see it to believe it.
Also, here is a review of the Didj from Leapster. That’s it on the right.
GE has developed an ultrasound scanner that fits in the palm of your hand. Believe it!
JVC Victor in Japan has the XS-SR3 iPod dock, and it is very unusual looking.
Also, Earthworm Jim comes to the iPhone. You might have to be a certain age to remember this video game fad.
Amazon’s Kindle is preparing to arrive on your PC.
Those of you who enjoy watching short films my enjoy watching them on the iPhone as Canada’s NFB (National Film Board) has a free app.
This is one of those times in which I’m sure all of you are saying “duh”. Why are you even reporting on this?
Here’s what you might not know, the features:
1) A 10 percent boost compared to Vista.
2) A 64-bit default setting.
3) Improved User Account Control. This means less warning windows that will pop up every time you want to do something.
4) Improved troubleshooting. Solve problems without technical support, anyone?
5) Touch support. If you have a touch sensitive screen, then you might love this. Think of it as an iPhone for the big screen.
I already mentioned this in my previous article, but Apple has updated their remote, as well as practically everything else they put out. You can read about the remote here.
Check out this Glympse iPhone app. If nothing else, if features a funky video with talking hands.
Monster Cable has recently unveiled some headphones based on Miles Davis.
Speaking of headphones, Solid Alliance has some crazy headphones that are plain…crazy. See for yourself.
Brando has come up with an iPhone flexible microphone.
You might want to see the first Bluetooth headset with the i.Tech SolarVoice 908.
Ever do slot racing toys when you were a kid? You can do them a lot easier with Race in a Case.
Someone has created a remote control bat with the i-Fly Vamp. Clearly a seasonal item for the end of this month.
I’m not a Mac man, but whenever Apple does something, it is big, and always worthy of report.
Without further ado, here is what happened yesterday:
iMac: These aluminum-cased updates include a 21.5 and 27 inch screen, with 16 x 9 format, not to mention viewing angles of 178 degrees with minimal resolution of 1080p.
New iMacs will come with a wireless keyboard and Magic Mouse. The 27 inch model has an SD-card and video-in cable.
Magic Mouse: What is a Magic Mouse, you ask? This is a wireless mouse that has no scroll wheel but has multitouch gestures that will give greater control of your scrolling, among other things.
MacBook: It’s got a new unibody that is all plastic. It’s touchpad is made from glass and is totally multitouch. It’s also got a seven-hour battery.
Mac mini: The Mac Mini will feature an optional Mac Mini Server. This does away with the optical drive and replaces it with a 500GB HDD. As it is, the specs on the base model are 2.26 GHZ Core 2 Duo CPU with 2GB of RAM and a 160GB HDD.
Oh yes, there is an Apple remote that you can read about here.
Yesterday I reported about a possible war between Wal-Mart and Amazon simply because of a move the former company did to sell low-priced books online, and now there is another fight brewing: Apple vs. Google.
Apparently, there has been some rumor going around that the big G is negotiating with the big four music labels, procuring rights for songs and music videos.
What does this mean? It would appear that Google’s new music service could bring some competition to the near-monopoly that iTunes currently has.
I suppose that we shall see.
You’ve never seen pop-up books before until you have seen the Electronic Popables.
For those who love music games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero might appreciate the Altec Lansing Stage-Gig.
Every wanted an alarm clock that you could personalize? Check out the Hannspree XV-S Photo Alarm Clock.
Check out this new GPS device, the TomTom Go I-90.
Acer has a new, very lightweight notebook with the AS1410.
Check out this terrific new headset: the Jabra Stone.
Check out the dualbook enTourage eDGe, it is both e-reader and netbook.
Here’s a little something for the youngsters. Check out my review of the Leapster2.
Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating, but Wal-Mart CEO said: “If there is going to be a ‘Wal-Mart of the Web’, it is going to be walmart.com”.
Some people area saying that Wal-Mart’s sudden price drop on books is sending signals that it intends to wage a price war with the world’s biggest bookstore, Amazon.com.
The price of $10 per book that is not made to be an e-book sounds pretty good considering some hardbacks can sell at very high prices.
Perhaps we are looking at a time when books are going to truly go out, and e-books will take their place.
Whatever the case, I’m not certain if we can talk about this whole issue of Wal-Mart and Amazon’s tactics as the coming of a war. However, it does create very sensational news.
Okay, I think I have a handle on this Barnes and Noble e-book reader rumors and whispers that I am hearing.
Thanks to the Wall Street Journal, they have confirmed that the ebook reader has a dual screen with e-ink on top and color screen on the bottom.
Apparently, the source of this comes from some advertisment that one of the Journal’s reporters saw that is slated to appear in the New York Times Book Review on Sunday, October 25th.
By the way, it will be entitled the Nook.
Here’s a little review of the TRITTON AX 720 gaming audio system.
Someone has gone and designed a Wiimote that looks like an MP5 machine gun. Don’t take this in your travel bag on a plane. Dang!
Sony has made a 3D display that is visible at all angles. Some new piece of new tech, perhaps?
Hammacher Schlemmer offers the world’s first voice-activated coffee maker.
LG has a new HTIB Blu-ray system known as the HB954SP.
Like Rock Band? I know I do. It would appear there is Rock Band iPhone app.
A new Texas Instruments chip promises some serious low-energy Bluetooth.
There is some new ATSC ratification that could change the world of Mobile TV as we know it. Seriously.
I don’t know if you have heard of the Square, but it is designed to turn an iPhone into a credit card reader.
Livescribe has recently updated the Pulse Digital Pen.
For those you who are looking forward to the October 22nd date of release for Windows 7, then you might want to preorder it from Amazon.
If you do it now, then the company promises to get it to you on the launch date.
I believe you can get it at a discounted rate as well.
I’m sure I’ll be giving you more coverage of the Windows 7 launch as it is this week. In fact, prepare for too much coverage.
Let’s start off with something simple: the DXG-125V. Very nice camera for rugged conditions.
I got a chance to review the 2XL headphones collection. Check out their four models here.
I also got to check out the Hyper Blast game from Wild Planet. It rocks pretty good.
There’s a new iPhone app for Canon printers that let’s you print wirelessly from certain PIXMA printers.
Do you need to charge your iPod, but don’t want to deal with all the iTunes hoopla? You should get down with the Sync Blocker.
Samsung recently unveiled a new name for a phone that used to be called the Galaxy Lite. Now it is the Spica.
For some odd reason, the Pentax K_x got a strange paint job.
Acer looks like it is claiming to give the world the first 3D laptop.
