Rollei Announces Power Flex 3D Point-and-shoot Camera and Designline 3D Photo Frame

Rollei, the 90-year old German manufacturer has just added its new Power Flex 3D point-and-shoot camera along with its Designline 3D photo frame to the market.

The Power Flex 3D camera comes equipped with two lenses that make 3D capturing possible. And it offers something similar found on other 3D point and shoot cameras including the ability to record video in 720p HD, 5MP still images, and a 2.8-inch roundback LCD screen that promises to let you view 3D without 3D glasses.

The Rollei’s Designline 3D photo frame also offers the same glasses-free 3D viewing, so you can view images in 3D with naked eyes on its 7-inch display. Both the Rollei camera and photo frame are expected to surface in the European market for 300 Euros a piece. [Source Techchee]

Panasonic Introduced $250 3D-Capable Lens for Lumix Compact Camera Lines

Panasonic is aggressively pushing their migration to 3D technology, and to make other uses to their 3DTVs, the company introduces a new camera lens that was able to capture 3D images along with Lumix DMC-GH2 camera, the company's new Micro Four Thirds model flagship.

"To achieve a 3D effect, the Panasonic lens has small twin lenses built within, separated by a distance of 1cm. Light from each shines separately onto the image sensor, which captures two images from the differing viewpoints. Light from each shines separately onto the image sensor, which captures two images from the differing viewpoints." This is a bit interesting on how the 3D-effects will be achieved since the normal human eye is approximately 2.5cm apart.

Don't expect the same resolution on your 3D images, though. Instead, they'll have about a 2-megapixel resolution, Ichiro Kitao, director of Panasonic's digital still camera business unit, said in an interview at the show. [Source Techgeeze]

BookBook Case, a Macbook Case That Looks Like a Book

This Macbook case is a disguise of an old book that not so many people want to read. So if your leave it on the table in a coffee shop while you go to the washroom maybe nobody will steal it...

Twelve South a maker of Mac accessories came up with the idea of an old book looking hardbound leather case to protect your Macbook. It has a spine and hard shell to protect your laptop from unwanted force and inside it’s lined with soft fabric to prevent scratches and sometimes act as a sole to accommodate impact and mobility shaking.

The BookBook hardbound leather case with models for 13-inch and 15-inch Macs, can be purchased in traditional black or with red accents for $US79.99 at Twelve South. 

[Source Techgeeze]

Kitara Digital - Stringless Guitar Now Available for Pre-Order

The concept behind this high-tech guitar is to get rid of traditional strings completely. To replace the string, this guitar has a touch panel, simulating the 6 strings of your guitar and sensors in the arm for you to do the chords. In addition, Kitara offers an alternative method to touch your guitar, changing the strings for digital controllers differentiation and you can also apply visual effects according to your taste. For those interested, the Kitara is now available for pre-order at Misa Digital for US$ 849.00.

[Source Engadget]

Control Your PC with The Power of The Mind!

Mind Technology Inc is preparing to launch its device kit to control applications on your PC through thinking in early 2011!

For this you need EPOC neuroheadset - which is a device (US$ 299.00) to recognize the electrical impulses from your brain, and comes also equipped with gyro and camera to optimize the positioning of the mouse cursor, depending on the application.

Along with this headset, you also need the software to translate their thoughts into commands. Their main software is the Master Mind and Mind Mouse.

The Master Mind is dedicated to gamers, giving them the opportunity to perform commands without the keyboard and mouse. According to the company, you can play games like World of Warcraft and Call of Duty by simply using your mind.

The Mind Mouse is the application for controlling Windows, moving the mouse cursor and performing some commands, such as closing the application, minimize, double-click, among others.

[Source Crunchgear  and Mind Technologies]

Nintendo 3DS Euro Launch on Jan 19, 2011

Nintendo Europe has scheduled a press conference on January 19 2011, leading to speculation that the company could be preparing to announce availability for the Nintendo 3DS 3D handheld console. While the invite makes no mention of the 3DS – nor, indeed, any other Nintendo hardware or software – the event will take place a little more than a month ahead of the console’s Japanese release on February 26. The 3DS will be priced at 25,000 yen ($297). [Source Slashgear]

The Home Brewer's Complete Beer Kit

Now beer lovers can make their own beer in the basement. Mr Beer kit provides all of the tools, ingredients, and easy-to-follow instruction to make four gallons of home-brewed craft beer. The kit includes two hopped malt extracts--an India Pale Ale (a reddish-gold hoppy ale) and a Witbier (a Belgian wheat beer with coriander and orange notes)--that are combined with the included yeast and tap water in the two-gallon fermentation tank for seven days. A spout on the tank allows you to easily fill the eight reusable 1-liter plastic bottles, where the beer develops natural carbonation and is ready to drink in just seven days. The beer will have a 4.6% ABV (approximately) and may be bottle-conditioned for up to four months to enhance its clarity and flavor. The detailed instruction manual guides you through every stage of the brewing process, explains the role of each ingredient, and provides 18 additional recipes. Includes sanitizer, two pint glasses, and a thermometer for measuring fermentation temperature. Additional malt extract available below. Fermentation tank: 13" L x 8 1/2" W x 10" H. (1 lb.) Available at Hamacher for Can$ 89.95.

Danger Bomb Clock

This is the kind of device you cannot bring wherever you want especially when you travel. It may make the interview with the border service agency or airport security officer a bit longer. This is actually a clock that wake you up every morning with Explosion Sound! To stop the bomb, you have to pull out just one code from three. The safety code is set randomly every morning. It gives you a warning before exploding... Just 3 minutes to stop it before the explosion. To avoid the explosion, you will have to pull off the correct cord among 3 different. The Color lamp indicates the correct cord.... If you pull off the wrong cord, or don't pull off the cord in time, you cannot stop the Explosion. Available at GeekStuff4U for 4,250 yen (around US$ 51).

Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket

I have a pair of gloves back a few years ago that use battery to warm my hands in winter. Now there is jacket with the same concept. Powered by M12 Red Lithium battery that runs the company's power tools, the Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket ($135-$180) features three carbon fiber heating zones to keep you comfortable in even the most fierce cold, while multiple layers provide protection from wind and water. Just don't forget the charger. [Source Uncrate]

Nokia Delays E7 to Early 2011

Nokia said it would postpone shipping the E7 model from this month to early next year. The E7 is similar to its N8 flagship model but has a full slide-out keyboard.

The N8 and E7 are flagship models for the new version of Nokia's Symbian software. [Source]

The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse has a unique design. The mouse comes out of the box flat and you give the mouse its arc by bending it. The specs as follows:

• Flexible Design
• Curve for comfort, flatten to pack. A perfect fit for your hand—and your mobile lifestyle.
• Power On and Off
• Curve to turn on. Flatten to turn off. No button to switch. A green light flashes to show the battery is working, and then turns off to save battery life.
• Touch to Scroll
• Click. Tap. Flick. Control.
• BlueTrack Technology™
• Works on difficult surfaces1—rough glossy, or soft.
• 2.4 GHz—30-Foot Wireless Range
• The 2.4 GHz wireless USB Nano Transceiver connects wirelessly right out of the box with virtually no interference and has up to a 30-foot wireless range.
• Snap-in Transceiver
• Nano Transceiver snaps into the bottom of the mouse.
• Comfort for Either Hand
• Use your mouse with your left or right hand.
• Device Stage
• Quickly and easily access common tasks, including product information, registration, settings.
• Up to 6 Months of Battery Life

[Source Microsoft]

SSD 3.5 "1TB of RunCore, 500MB / s fast

Looking for 1TB of space? What I would say then that amount of bytes in an SSD with SATA III connection?

The RunCore is launching a new 3.5-inch disk with one terabyte of space to store files, providing you all the speed and security of Solid State Disk technology. And speaking of speed, with this disc you will have a speed of 500 MB/s.

Not yet announced the price of 1TB SSD, but until the product is officially announced in March next year, you can expect a very reasonable value. [Source Engaget]

Hand Paper Shredder

If you are always on the go or simply need practicality to protect your identity from bad people now get this sand paper Shredder.

Features:

• Hand-held paper shredder
• Protect yourself from identity theft
• Needs no batteries or external power
• Shreds 1 page, folded in thirds, or 1 envelope at a time
• Fits conveniently into your briefcase, backpack, or purse
• 6" L x 1 ½" diameter

[Source Thinkgeek]

Renting Movie with a USB Stick

Flix-on-Stix is a renting machine (like vending machine) to rent your beloved movie on USB.  The concept is simple, yet peppered with problems.  Lets cover the concept first…the idea is having a user insert their USB drive into the Flix on Stix kiosk and download a movie.  Great idea…simple, convenient and assuming cheap.

Look just one step deeper and you start asking yourself about transfer times.  The Flix-on-Stix is USB 3.0 enabled, but SuperSpeed flash drives have just ‘barely’ come to market, most will have USB 2.0.  So to download a low quality video will take at least 10 minutes.  Next, what kind of DRM does Flix on Stix use?  We know our USB and their is no universal USB copy protection that will work on PCs, Macs and set-top boxes...

[Source Getusb.info]

Tablets Android 2.1 Ziio Creative are now available for purchase

Tablets Android 2.1 Ziio Creative are now available for purchase on the manufacturer's website. From € 249.99 to 8GB (the 16GB € 269.99) Ziio the 7 "is a fairly complete machine-oriented sound made with the manufacturer's patent expert in the field (X-Fi, apt-X). It presents itself as an "entertainment tool" on the website of Creative: Able to display video (HDMI) and play music in various formats, it focuses on these tasks as the game even if it can not access the market from Google. models 10 "in 8 and 16GB (299.99 and € 319.99 respectively) are still advertised as coming" soon ". Source: Netbooknews.it.

Technical specifications of the Tablets Ziio as supplied by Creative:

• Ziio is available with a 7 "screen (480 x 800) or 10" (1024 x 600). The model 7 "is available in white, while the 10" model is available in black. Both models are available with a memory of 8 or 16 GB
• Compact Touch Screen Tablet
• Spectacular display of 16.8 million (version 7) and 262K colors (version 10) for sharp images
• Operating system Android 2.1
• Bluetooth 2.1 EDR (with apt-X and A2DP)
• Compatible Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g
• Features X-Fi audio enhancement (X-Fi Crystalizer, X-Fi Expand)
• Audio formats supported: MP3, AAC, WMA9, FLAC, OGG, ADPCM, MIDI, WAV, Audible (Format 4)
• Video formats supported: H.264, MPEG4, WMV9, MJPEG, MOV, AVI, MKV
• HD video output (HDMI)
• Supported image formats: JPG, BMP, PNG
• Front camera
• Microphone
• Speaker (stereo) built-in
• Accelerometer
• Battery life: up to 25 hours (MP3), up to 5 hours (video)
• Micro SD card slot (7) / SD (10 ") (up to 32 GB)
• Dimensions: 207.4 x 133 x 13.7 mm (7 ") 262 x 173 x 13.7 mm (10")
• Weight: 400 g (version 7 ") 650 g (v. 10)

[Source Blogee]

Matrox Introduces DualHead2Go Graphic Expansion Modules

Matrox DualHead2Go is an external multi-monitor upgrade that adds two monitors to your laptop or desktop computer. It connects to the video output of your system and uses its existing GPU to provide high-quality, uncompressed graphics and video across all monitors. Ideal for business and professional users looking to increase their productivity with a dual display setup, this small box lets you run different applications on each monitor or view one application across two monitors. Working with multiple monitors lets you organize your workspace more efficiently, multi-task more comfortably and make fewer errors. DualHead2Go is available in DisplayPort, Digital, or Analog Editions.

Features:

• Enables a dual monitor setup for your notebook or desktop computer
• Supports a maximum resolution of 3840x1200 (2x 1920x1200)1; displays attached to DualHead2Go must run at the same resolution
• Uses your system's existing GPU to deliver a stable platform for office, 3D design, and multimedia applications
• Works with LCDs, CRTs and projectors2
• Quick and easy to install; there's no need to open the computer case or insert components
• Spans taskbar across monitors for easy access to all your open applications
• Matrox Clone to view a copy of one display on the other display (available only on the Analog and DP Editions
• Includes Matrox PowerDesk software to easily manage your desktop configuration
• External device that won't void your system warranty
• Expand your desktop further and connect a second DualHead2Go to your graphics hardware to support up to four monitors at a time3
• PC and Mac compatible
• Available models: DualHead2Go Analog, DualHead2Go Digital, and DualHead2Go DisplayPort Edition
• 2-year warranty

[Source Matrox]

Nokia X7 headed to AT&T

Here we see the photo of the new Nokia X7 - a smartphone that although not officially announced yet, is already showing its faces and it indicates to be a device with  high-end design and very appealing. Mobile-review’s Eldar Murtazin has posted two photos that show an AT&T-branded Nokia X7 – so unless the second largest US carrier cancels the launch in the last minute, the device will certainly hit its shelves. The specifications have not yet been revealed, but what you can tell by the photos is that the device brings an 8-megapixel camera with flash, Symbian OS^3 and 4 speakers in the corners.

[Source Unwiredview]

Rosewill REGD-TN439L0 Infrared Thermometer

Powered by laser sight technology, the Rosewill REGD-TN439L0 infrared thermometer can measure object temperature from -35 to 365ºC(-31 to 689ºF) at ambient temperature from 0 to 50ºC (32 to 122ºF) with +/- 1.5ºC(2.7ºF) accuracy and 0.2ºC(0.5ºF) step in just one second. Its large LCD screen with bright amber color backlit shows legible realtime temperature information. Featuring longer battery life and auto power off, this infrared thermometer lasts longer between charges.

The Rosewill REGD-TN439L0 infrared thermometer is a great tool for detecting temperature of motherboard/video card, air condition outlet temperature and Auto engine temperature. With a large LCD screen, watch the temperature of objects in real time easily.

With two AAA batteries, the Rosewill REGD-TN439L0 can works up to 18 hours which is longer than traditional 9V thermometer. Available at Newegg for $24.99.

SWaP Rebel - a Smart Watch and a Phone

This is another James Bond era phone aqnd watch. It looks plasticy but functions more than a watch. See the specs below:

• 1.46” Touch Screen color 176 x 132 Pixels
• Frequency:GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
• Supports audio in Midi, WAV, AAC and MP3 format
• For video: Supports 3GP, MPEG-4 formats
• In-Built camera for still pictures and video recording
• Time/ Date/ SMS/ MMS/ Calendar/ World Clock/ Calculator/ WAP/ Recent Calls / Missed calls / File Manager/ E-Book Reader/ FM Radio/ 500 Contacts/ Supports audio/video recording/ SOS support and much more

I am only wondering how to use the camera function without taking off the watch,perhaps you need to twist your wrist a little bit.

[Source Swap]

Google Shows The First Chrome OS Laptop Called Cr-48

Google will distribute the laptop through its Chrome OS Pilot Program, in a sort of public beta. You actually have to apply to join the program, and there are going to be a limited number of the laptops available. Retail Chrome OS models from Acer and Samsung will be available in the middle of 2011 for the masses. Google is doing a number of little promotions to give away the devices to interested users and businesses which will provide feedback, and it looks like there's no way to actually pay money for one right now. Now, for the specifications:

• 12.1-inch screen
• Full size keyboard
• Oversized clickpad
• Qualcomm Gobi 3G chip for Verizon data in the US, your carrier of choice internationally
• 802.11n dual-band WiFi
• 8+ hours of active use
• 8+ days of standby
• Webcam
• Flash storage

The "Cr-48" refers to an isotope of the material chromium, there's no logo and no design frills on the laptop itself, and it only comes in black. It seems Google is going out of its way to make it clear that this isn't a mass market device, with Chrome OS still in the beta stage, and no apparent intentions to compete with third parties in the hardware space.

[Source Engadget]

Power Your iPhone with iFan - Wind Power

This charger for iPhone is different from the ones we have seen before. It uses wind power so you will have to hold it where there is wind. The user who created this mod claims that it took him a good six hours to charge the phone, which probably is a little longer than most folks are willing to wait. Still, if you're by the beach at night and your phone is in need of a charge, it could come in handy. The user also thinks that he can reduce a few charging hours by redesigning the fan blades to be more efficient, which would be a welcome improvement. [Source Techzine]

Kwikset Door Lock Killer

A company called DG3 Locksmithing based out of Gilbert, AZ has a product called "LockKill", which renders any Kwikset door lock permanently disabled, preventing it from being picked, bumped, or jimmied.

The LockKill is a key with a notch at the end. You insert the key, then turn it, and the end snaps off, remaining lodged inside the lock. The product is intended to keep evicted renters from reentering a home, until the landlord can get the locks changed. 

[Source StrangenewProducts]

Zomm Wireless Leash Bluetooth Device

Zomm Wireless Leash is a device for drivers. A lot of people said that talking on your phone and steering your car with one hand is not a good thing to do. Now with this device you can talk on your cellphone handsfree while driving.
In case you forget your phone behind, this device will sound alarm before you get too far. It can also function as emergency assistance device because it can dial emergency number by pressing the "z" button for a certain period of time. It is available at Zomm's website for US$ 89.99 (special price for holiday season).

Apple Patents Show ConvertibleTablet

Apple may make a new product in the near future, a combo laptop-tablet computer, a laptop that can transform into tablet. In a Nov. 30 patent entitled "Application Programming Interfaces for Scrolling Operations," Apple depicts a laptop that slides into tablet form as an example of a device that would take advantage of the patent's scrolling operations.

The drawings first show a laptop with a traditional keyboard, body, display frame and display. Then, according to the patent, "the laptop device can be converted into a tablet device" by sliding the display across the keyboard.

Since the patent relates to scrolling operations, it would presumably not cover the convertible laptop to tablet form factor. Apple does, however, disclaim in the application that the patent contains "specific exemplary embodiments."

[Source and more reading... AppleInsider]

Black & Decker Pivot Vac 18V Cordless Pivoting Hand Vacuum Cleaner

This Black & Decker Pivot Vac 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner is a 2-speed handheld vacuum cleaner that is easy to clean. It uses 18 volts of power and high performance motor with cyclonic action. It has on-board brush and extendable crevice tool, removable, washable dirt bowl and filters, also LED charging indicator light. Available at amazon for US$ 59.99.

Defense Department discusses new Sony PlayStation supercomputer

The Blu-ray function is disabled, so no, you won't find Defense Department engineers on the job watching "Avatar" in high def while running classified satellite images through their new supercomputer that harnesses banks of Sony PlayStation video gaming consoles.

Also, the Defense engineers didn't go to Toys R Us or Sears to buy those 1,760 PlayStations. They worked directly with Sony and one of its distributors.

"It wasn't something as simple as going to Best Buy or Wal-Mart," said Mark Barnell, the high-performance computing director at the Air Force Research Lab's operation in Rome, N.Y.

Barnell answered these as well as more technical questions this morning in a phone interview with The Plain Dealer, which in today's editions described how Defense Department engineers and scientists developed the biggest, fastest interactive computer the Pentagon has.

The supercomputer, nicknamed the Condor Cluster, will allow very fast analysis of large high-resolution imagery -- billions of pixels a minute, taking what used to take several hours down to mere seconds, Barnell said.

Its sophisticated algorithms also will allow scientists to better identify objects flying in space, where movement and distance create blurring, with higher-quality images than possible before.

Its capacity makes the PlayStation 3 cluster about the 33rd largest computer in the world, Barnell said. "It's in that magnitude. "

But what makes it especially useful for Defense work is the fact that it is highly interactive, allowing users to do what they want when they want to. Though the Condor will be housed in upstate New York at a center that is part of the Dayton, Ohio-based Air Force Research Laboratory network, other service branches and centers can access it.

[Continue reading... Cleveland]

Fancy Tron Motorcycle Helmet

Luxury Parisian motorcycle helmet maker Ruby has produced a limited edition TRON themed helmet for the official French release of the movie January 2011. colette will be offering a series of themed collaborations, including the helmet that we showcase here. Something to look out for.

[Source Highsnobiety]