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Well we're getting down to the wire now...I think the mail is moving pretty well this year though so hopefully everyone will be getting these in time for the holidays, at least folks in the US at any rate.
Sudhanwa Chavan has created a pen-size concept cell phone named as i-Roll. This cell phone uses can be rolled up to save the space because of its scroll-like design. i-Roll features an OLED touchscreen that provide all necessary functionalities, and when this retracted touchscreen is idle, it will fold back inside a central column.
The outer casing of i-Roll is also made up of an OLED surface that will display important notifications like incoming calls, emails, or messages. The battery status will be indicated by different colors of the battery’s column.
The other prominent features of i-Roll are: 360-degree rotating camera, instant USB connectivity, extended Bluetooth with expandable memory stick, and 3G services compatibility.
Damage of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant because of earthquake forces Japanese to reduce their power usage to 15 percent, therefore to overcome this power shortage a Japanese company Kuchofuku Co. Ltd is aiming to create air-conditioned clothes that help the wearer to remain cool in summer without any external source.
Air-conditioned clothes will consist of two electric fans that can be controlled by the wearer to change the speed of the fans. These high-tech clothes will be a great relief for the employees working at the hot construction sites like automobile giants, steelmakers, food companies and construction firms.
Many Times, it happens that you missed your TV favorite program because of your lost remote control. However it will not happen again when you have Pillow Remote Control with you. This remote not only provide you a great control of your TV but also allow you to get relaxed for sometime by heading down on it.
You can get this soft and fluffy remote control only for $40. You can use it for relaxation purpose on sofa however when you want to use it for normal functional then first tap "active" button and then start using it for setting the volume or flipping the channels.
John A. Rogers , who is a professor of materials science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has developed a flexible electronic device known as electronic tattoo that make it feasible for the doctors to monitor the heart, brain, and muscle activity of the patient. This new ultra-thin electronics resembled to a tattoo which can stick to skin for sometime and during this time doctor can diagnose and monitor the health condition of the patient.
Actually, Rogers was trying to make a flexible device that can replicate the bulky electrocardiograms and some other monitoring machines and for this purpose he did some research. He made a device that is composed of incredibly thin silicon which can be deformed without breaking.
This electronic tattoo has electrodes which help the doctors in measuring the electric signals produced by muscles and brain. This tattoo doesn’t cause any irritation so a person can wear it for long time. It also has built in LED for visual feedback. According to Rogers, this device has a potential to work as human-computer interface
First unveiled online a few months ago, I'm Watch is a smartphone-compatible wristwatch, designed to work with Android-based cell phones - although it's reportedly also compatible with iOS devices. It is being developed by an Italian producer, and is currently available for pre-order. Initially the price tag was very high, but it is now being offered in a cheaper, colored version called I'm Color. The watch is scheduled to be released this October.
The I'm Watch website showcases two versions of the product. I'm Jewel is a luxury version, designed with precious materials (titanium, gold) and jewels (diamonds), with prices ranging from EUR599 to EUR11,999 (US$840 - $16,833). The I'm Color collection is priced at EUR249 (US$349), however, you'd need to pay 20 percent of the price in advance to have your order secured. The current offer will last until July 18, according to the website.
The company behind I'm Watch is Milan-based Blue Sky s.r.l. Some of the features of the device include the following:
iPhone 4 and Android smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth
It will allow users to make calls and receive calls, text messages, and e-mails
Users will be able to use its speakerphone for hands-free phone calls
Via its touchscreen, users will be able to view Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare notifications, as well as a photo gallery
Exclusive apps will be available for download via the "I'm Store" and music via "I'music"
Specs include: 1.54'' 240x240 pixel color TFT display, 4GB of built-in storage, 64MB of RAM, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR support, Li-Po 600 mAh battery
The I'm Watch seems to still be some distance from completion, and its description is rather brief at the moment. Shipping is nonetheless set to begin October 31.
MiFi is a line of compact wireless routers produced by Novatel Wireless that act as mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. MiFi stands for 'My Wi-Fi'. The MiFi can be connected to a mobile phone (cellular) carrier and provide internet access for up to 5 devices. The MiFi works at a distance up to 10 m (30 ft) and will provide internet or network access to any WiFi enabled peripheral device.
The first MiFi device was introduced in the U.S. in May 2009 by Novatel Wireless,and Novatel owns a registered trademark on the "MiFi" brand name in the U.S. The Novatel MiFi is also marketed as such in the Netherlands, Egypt, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico. However, in the United Kingdom, mobile operator 3 owns the "MiFi" trademark and markets a similar device from Huawei under the name.
MiFi (and MiFi-like) devices
Novatel MiFi 2200
Limited to 5 Wi-Fi clients such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices and multimedia players; with the exception of manually editing the devices config file to allow more clients.
May be connected to a computer via a MicroUSB connection, though doing so disables the Wi-Fi networking, converting the device into a traditional single-client modem. (However, CNET has introduced a tweak to charge the device over USB while maintaining its functionality.)
Includes GPS unit, which is usable on some networks (Virgin) and not on others (Verizon).
Uses 3G data network (CDMA 1xEVDO RevA).
Novatel MiFi 23xx series
Same functionality as 2200, plus:
Accepts SD card for in-device shared media storage.
Uses 3G data network (MiFi 2352: HSUPA/HSDPA 900/1900/2100 MHz, MiFi 2372: HSUPA/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 MHz; both support GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz).
Novatel MiFi 33xx series
Same functionality as 23xx series, plus:
Linux-based MiFi OS with widgets:
Messages: perform SMS-based messaging actions such as reading, writing, sending and receiving SMS messages
Data Usage: track MiFi data usage in home and roaming networks
GeoSearch: leverage the GPS functionality of the MiFi to display a map of the local area, search the local area, display the search results on the map
Weather: fetch weather data for the current and defined locations
MiFi DLNA Server: start, stop and configure the MiFi DLNA server
4G MiFi devices
The Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show 2011 saw the introduction of two new 4G capable MiFi devices from Novatel:
Verizon Wireless featured the 4510L model, which will connect to Verizon's new LTE 4G network, expected to support 5–12 Mbps download and 2–5 Mbit/s upload.
Sprint featured the MiFi 4082, a WiMAX version.
Both devices maintain backward compatibility with existing 3G networks. Other features include:
MiFiOS with widget support
MicroSD card slot
GPS receiver
4 hour battery life
Front panel status display using E Ink technology. The front panel display shows battery, signal strength and number of connected devices. The difficulty of viewing such information was seen as a major shortcoming of earlier MiFi devices.
Non-Novatel devices
Huawei E5830 (Series), E585, E586 with HSPA+ and Chinese market E5805 using CDMA2000 and ET536 using TD-SCDMA.
NetComm MyZone 3G24W
Option GlobeSurfer III
Sierra Wireless Overdrive (Note: 4G capable; available only in U.S. through Sprint)
D-Link DIR-457/MyPocket
Review: MiFi 4510L mobile hotspot for Verizon Wireless
We’ve covered a number of mobile hotspots in the past and they are basically all the same. Some of the better ones have displays or microSD card readers, but at the end of the day they don’t tend to vary much from one another. Typically things come down to two factors: carrier and price. It would be great to add speed and battery life to that list, but speed generally relies on carrier/reception and there isn’t much variation in battery life from one device to the next (especially if you are connecting multiple devices as once).
So if 3G mobile hotspots are more or less all the same, then the release of a 4G LTE model is certainly worth noting. After all a 4G phone is nice to have, but a laptop can benefit even more from the connection: it can better take advantage of the speeds and doesn’t have to worry about the battery-devastating properties of current LTE chips.
At $99 (with a 2-year agreement) the MiFi 4510L is in many ways a more attractive product than Verizon’s other 4G mobile broadband offerings. Most of those are USB modems, which means that they can only work with one USB-capable device at a time (the 4510L can work with up to five WiFi-enabled devices at once). And then there is the Samsung SCH-LC11, which has gotten good reviews but has some issues.
On the hardware side the 4510L is a bit thicker than some of the products we’ve seen in the past but it’s still completely pocketable. Thanks to a matte black back, glossy front, and metallic band around the top it’s a bit more attractive than the typical hotspot as well. There is no microSD card reader, but Novatel Wireless made up for that with two very cool hardware features. The first of these is an electronic paper display on the top that shows vital information like signal strength, battery life, and connected devices. The second perk is an external antenna connector, which is useful if you’d like to boost reception and/or use this as a home device. An antenna is not included.
Setup and connecting to the 451oL are both as easy as they are with a typical hotspot. To your computer the hotspot looks just like a router so you can get data from it as soon as it’s on and has a 4G or 3G connection is established. The MiFi uses 802.11 b/g/n so no bottleneck is created locally.
Speeds are, as with other Verizon LTE devices, excellent. Here are some samples from tests in downtown Manhattan…
Other tests taken in Manhattan were basically in line with these speeds, which is to say they were also quite good. There is a lot of variation based on reception so download speeds can vary from around 7Mbps to up to the 15Mbps seen above. So the speeds are great, well within the range of being used a full-time home connection if the data caps weren’t so severe and the overage pricing insanely high.
There is no question that the 4510L gets the job done. It’s a good device and it’s reasonably priced at $99… but it’s not the only 4G LTE mobile hotspot on Verizon. The Samsung SCH-LC11 is the same price, has a slimmer design, and (from what we hear) has a longer battery life than the 4510L. Because the the Mifi doesn’t use MiFi OS and it doesn’t even have GPS working the normal advantages of going with a Novatel product aren’t present, which makes Samsung’s upstart product a viable option. The MiFi also has the annoying quirk of not being able to transmit a signal while charging over USB, though this isn’t an issue when charging from an outlet.
Overall, if you are looking for a 4G mobile hotspot right now, this is the one to get. The Samsung SCH-LC11 has some advantages over it, but the consensus is that the MiFi is the way to go thanks to better features (like the electronic paper display). Plus, the people that tested them head-to-head found the MiFi to be more reliable. I had an excellent experience with this (aside from Verizon’s LTE outage) and my only hesitation would be its combination of excellent download speeds and Verizon’s bandwidth caps, but if you are careful with these you’ll be fine.
This week we’ve introduced a brand new product to our broadband range. It’s the first time it’s been launched in the UK, and it’s designed for the significant chunk of the population, especially renters and students, that have told us they want Wi-Fi at home, just without the phone line and the lengthy contract.
So we’ve designed Web Cube, and it’s something that we’re really excited about.
The Web Cube’s Wi-Fi signal is powered by our 3G network, so it comes ready-to-go with a mobile broadband SIM card. It’s really easy to set up – just plug it in, turn it on and connect using the name and password supplied in the box. You don’t need a phone line to get going, as long as it’s plugged into the mains and your SIM is inserted, our network will do the rest.
The Web Cube is HSPA+ enabled to the 21.1Mbps technical standard, to deliver typical download speeds of 2-5Mbps, comparable to those of entry-level fixed-line broadband solutions, with the potential to reach a maximum download speed in excess of 10Mbps. Up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices can be connected at any one time, including smartphones, laptops and tablets, and it has a range of up to 30 metres.
Because the Web Cube is brand new to the UK, before we take it nationwide we’ve chosen to launch in a few key cities first. We want to test the market, so we’ve gone to Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh, some of our most successful areas for Mobile Broadband, to kick things off.
We hope to be able to roll-out Web Cube nationwide very soon, so if you’re not in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Leeds but you’re still interested, you can register your details online and we’ll be in touch when we have more information.
In the meantime, if you manage to get your hands on one, or if you know someone who has one, we’d love to hear your feedback.
E Home concept is a two part series by designers Jeiyong Chun & Hyunjune Yang where they bring forth their ideas of maintaining a well balanced home environment with sufficient greenery to keep the atmosphere cheery and fresh.
Home, Green Home by Jeiyong Chun consists of a family of five modular units (two green towers, one green wall, one green floor and one green stand) that are sustained by SDPCS. In other words a Smart Digital Plant Care System nurtures the plants with the help of a digitally empowered environment.
Hyunjune Yang’s D’Nature is more about a digital walk in the park; I suppose this simulated greenery is more suitable to Google’s office than a house. The good thing about both the concepts is the inclusion of a green space, which is slowly diluting due to rapid urbanization.
The HiLo is quite an interesting concept; it is a 10” OLED Tablet with a wireless felt keyboard. Now the thing about the keyboard is that it’s styled as a jacket to hold the tablet. At the same time it features fused (hot pressed – embedded circuitry) keys on the outside. Naturally, you use the keyboard as desired, however I’m getting a kick out of the casual interaction between the protective jacket and the tablet. It’s just too awesome!
Materials
Keyboard: Felt Tablet Shell: aluminum and ABS plastic Size: 280 x 160 x 14 mm Weight: 1 kg
Finger Reader is a fine example of how visually impaired can be more independent in places like a grocery store or shops. The reader is a combination of a finger device and Bluetooth Headset, where the finger-pointer scans products for barcodes and relays the product information to earpiece as audio instructions. Info like product description, price, ingredients, nutrition etc. is easily accessible. I think it will be a good aid!
It’s here in incredible concept and I simply love it! The Tanning Printer is a solar powered printer that doesn’t use cartridges. Instead it uses the process of sun-tanning the paper! You got that right sir…sun tan! It seems outlandish right now, but trust me the idea is worth exploring… the design is here, it looks neat and sleek; now let the engineers figure it out!
Do we really need the tablet and the smartphone to be two different entities? If you ask these trio designers their answer is no! The Part is the coexistence of a smartphone and a tablet as one whole device. You can remove the phone for individual use, however together they tango even better!
Recently Toshiba presented its limited amount of 3,000 units of methanol fuel cell charger. The company called its new invention Dynario. The device makes use of a single 14ml refill of methanol that can initiate the process of recharging device in just 20 seconds.
It would be interesting to note that one shot of methanol is enough to fully charge two mobile phones.
Toshiba's new invention runs on a fusion of methanol and atmospheric oxygen. The electricity is generated as a result of a chemical reaction between the two. Currently the 3,000 units of the methanol fuel cell charger are available only at Shop1048 in Japan. One unit can be acquired for around $330. One replacement methanol fuel pack costs around $6, informs EnviroGadget.
At the moment the company is very cautions with launching the device in other countries. However, its test run is expected to become successful.
The long wait has finally come to an end. The device with the future technology is finally coming to its lovers. Dell’s magnificent 21.5 inch multitouch ST2220T monitor equipped with an IPS panel is finally coming to e retailers. Better late than never does seem true in this occasion.
The display is 1920 x 1080 resolutions available at Dell and LogicBuy. Â The device is available in $ 310 with a discount of $ 20 plus free shipping only if you purchase it form LogicBuy. Just imagine yourself of using this spectacular device and you will quickly configure how to get the amount.
The spice of the monitor is not its touch screen but it’s the monitor’s A-frame stand with enables it to tilt the screen forward, backward and even flat. Combine all the things and you will be getting an infrared enabledwide screen touch monitor you ever dreamed of.
Brief Description
Your life at full tilt
The new DellTM ST2220T multi-touch monitor will change the way you look at, and interact with life. Featuring an innovative 21.5" multi-touch screen with IPS technology, and multiple tilt angles, you, your friends and family will enjoy a stunning experience in a sleek design.
Enhanced touch experience for ultimate interaction
Flexible tilt angles allow you to determine the best view for you
Vibrant screen display with full HD resolution and a wide viewing angle
Overview
Ultimate touch experience
The touch screen isn’t just for your mobile device anymore. Dell’s new ST2220T multi-touch monitor lets you interact with your PC like never before. With minimal lagging or smudging, you’ll enjoy quick and accurate touch response and full HD resolution. Adjust the 21.5" LCD screen to your comfort level with flexible tilt angles that allow you to position the monitor the way you like it, including the ability to lay it completely flat — great for gaming, watching movies and more.
All the right angles
Complement your lifestyle with a monitor that is designed to move with you. For maximum comfort, its A-frame stand design allows flexible tilt adjustment so you can move the screen forward, backward and even flat when the stand is folded. The screen with anti-smudge coating makes your experience more enjoyable, thanks to IPS technology, which provides great color consistency across a wide viewing angle and enhances touch experience by minimizing a pooling effect on the panel. Multiple ports such as VGA, DVI, HDMI and USB, help you connect to your personal electronic devices.
Enhanced sharing experience
The wide 178°/178° (vertical/horizontal) typical viewing angle and built-in speakers can easily transform your monitor into a centerpiece of entertainment. Full HD resolution at 1920x1080 and a high dynamic contrast ratio of 50,000:1 (max) promise a more interactive experience with incredible viewing and multiple modes for a convenient — and superb — performance.
Elegant, sleek and energy efficient
The ST2220T looks sleek and has a high-gloss front bezel that can easily complement your desktop and fit into your home environment. What’s more, it is also energy efficient with a low power consumption that meets ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements.
