Vizio 7-inch VMB070 7-Inch Portable TV

This portable tv set has a 7-inch screen that uses Razor  LED edge lit tech for a better image, resolution of 800 x 480 and a 500:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The little screen is rated for 250 nits brightness.

The antenna for the NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuner is integrated into the design and folds down for portability to receive your local digital stations over the air. There’s also a composite video input if you want to connect an external video source such as a DVD player or a video game system, as well as a USB port for viewing photos and using it as a digital picture frame. It doesn't have an HDMI port.

The set is less than an inch thick and has an internal battery good for 3.5 hours of use. The price is $159.99(USD).

[Via technabob]

Communication Prosthesis

When you have a bad day and you need to show people that you are ok and you look smiling, you absolutely need this handy gadget.

This creation or tool is a communication prosthesis, a unique object designed by Sascha Nordmeyer which aims to communicate for its user. The object is a small pliable red circle which conforms to a variety of shapes and is inserted into a user’s mouth. Once installed, the prosthesis holds the mouth open and forms strange expressions. In addition to the device itself, nordmeyer also created this series of photographs featuring various professionals such as a politician, a midwife, a craftsman and an actress wearing the prosthesis.

[Via designboom]

WSG - Wave and Solar Energy Generator: Working Day and Night

If you look at the picture above, this is not a speaker for your ipod nor another type of floor cleaning robot. This is  WSG, or Wave and Solar Energy Generator. This machine was design by Korean designers Seung Woo Jung, Jung Seung Woo, Kim Hyun Jun and Kim Min Jung, who believe that the answer to green energy lies in ocean tides and sunshine. The concept system has been devised to generate renewable electrical energy from ocean tides, waves and sunshine during the day.

During night the device continues to provide power by utilizing only the tides and waves. Electricity generated by the system is transferred to land by underwater cables. During night the system also glows using some of the energy generated by it.

[Via Ecofriend]

Blackberry Tablet Could Be Announced As Early As Next Week

According to The Wall Street Journal RIM is now very close to being ready to introduce its tablet device as early as next week when the company will be holding its Developer Conference in San Francisco.

The device will use the QNX operating system, its only means of connectivity will be WiFi and tethering through a BlackBerry (you won't need a dedicated service plan for the tablet and it won't be sold on contract). WSJ's sources are also saying that RIM will end up migrating all of its phones to QNX OS in the long term.

There is no reliable information yet about the name,BlackPad or Surf Book?

[Via Engadget]

Leica M9 Titanium Limited Edition

This new digital camera with groundbreaking design concepts from the Volkswagen Group, the chief designer and his Audi Design Team is another masterpiece from Leica. The camera trim features leather that is usually used in Audi’s premium automobiles. Other feature includes fingerprint resistant overlays, the handstrap will come in two sizes, and the frame lines will be illuminated by LEDs. And you get a fancy new holster, too, which was designed specifically for this new edition.

If you don't mind to withdraw your saving as much as 22,000 Euros (Approx. 28,000 US$) you can get this camera along with a 35mm Summilux F/1.4 prime lens, a new holster and a lens hood in the box. Hurry up, Leica has made only 500 of these cameras.

[slashgear, dpreview]

Fujifilm X100 Mixes Optical and Electronic Viewfinder in Gorgeous Retro Body

Fujifilm’s retro-fantastic X100 is probably the hottest-looking camera you’ll see this year. Announced at this year’s Photokina tradeshow, the magnesium-clad compact makes it look like Fujifilm took the wish-list of many photographers and made it real.

The first thing you’ll notice is the styling, which looks almost exactly like the rangefinder cameras of the past, right down to the flash being placed where the little bright-line illuminator window would go on, say, a Leica, and the giant viewfinder being placed over to the left (from the user’s point of view).

In fact, the whole camera is laid out like an old-style rangefinder. The shutter-speed is set by turning a dial on the top plate (as it the exposure compensation). The aperture is set by twisting a dial around the lens itself and the on-off switch is a collar a round the shutter-release. In fact, from the product-shots, it appears that the shutter-release is drilled and threaded for a manual cable-release.

Then we get to the lens. The ƒ2 lens is a fixed 23mm, which equates to 35mm on a full-frame camera. This is the classic focal-length for a rangefinder, and coupled with the 12.3MP SLR-sized APS-C sensor, means that you’ll be able to throw backgrounds out of focus, as well as shoot in very low light (the maximum ISO of 6400 will help there, too).

But the real “holy shit” moment comes with the viewfinder. It works just like a normal optical viewfinder, but has a prism stuck in the middle. Light from the scene in front passes straight through to your eye, but off to the side is a tiny 1,440,000 dot LCD screen. When on, the panel can either superimpose camera-info onto the image or – get this – function as a super high-res optical finder. You can switch between modes with a hardware button (it’s the lever on the front)

[wired.com]

Pop Hour Watch - a Colourful Lego Watch

There is always a thing for a grown-up adults who miss their childhood time, especially those who played  with Lego a lot.

Now there is a watch inspired by Lego, the Pop Hour watch by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac was inspired by that old-school favorite toy. It is available in 11 different styles and colors. It sells for $143.00.

[Via leetlady]

Umbra FishHotel Fish Bowl

If you get bored with your fish bowl, now you can get a hotel for your fish. This hotel doesn't look to have many room though, just one room with a lot of window... But you can stack two or more of them one above the other.
This hotel available at amazon for $22.

[amazon]

PalmSecure from Fujitsu Provides Top Authentication System

Are there 2 persons in this world with the exact same palm vein patterns? I don't think so. So like in the Mission Impossible-kind of movie the bad guy has to cut a hand to get a "key".. I know that is so cruel.

Fujitsu has a device to protect your data from bad guys. It is called PalmSecure. Here what they say :
Fujitsu provides a highly reliable biometric authentication system based on palm vein pattern recognition technology. PalmSecure™ features industry-leading authentication accuracy with extremely low false rates, and the non-intrusive and contactless reader device provides ease of use with virtually no physiological restriction for all users.

Meeting Industry Demands

• Healthcare
• Security
• Government
• Financial/banking
• Commercial enterprises
• Educational facilities

Applications for the device include:

• Physical access control / Time and Attendance
• User authentication to PCs or server systems PalmSecure LogonDirector
• Government / Commercial identity management systems
• OEM terminal devices (POS, ATMs or information kiosks)
• Other industry-specific applications

[Fujitsu]

ModulR Introduces iPad Case + Cover

 

This is another iPad accessory. ModulR introduces an iPad case + cover with extra protection and extra style.

The modulr iPad case + cover protects your iPad and extends its uses by attaching to an ever-expanding line of accessories allowing you to mount, position, and adapt the iPad to your needs – whatever they are. From your office desk top to the bedroom wall and beyond, modulR lets you take your iPad anywhere in style. Price $59.00

Optional Quickstand

[ModulR]

Three New Home Theater Projectors from Epson

EH-TW3600 Model

Epson’s Dreamio home theater projectors are joined by three new additions: the EH-R4000, EH-R1000, and EH-TW3600. All three models come with Epson’s 3LCD liquid display technology, which produce bright, natural colors and cut down on flicker. Expected launch in late November for an open price. Enjoy the movie!

[Via akihabaranews]