Zoom Q3HD Handy 1080p Video Recorder with Stereo Microphones

 

This company is called Samson (Samson Wireless) - not Samsung. They have just released a new little camcorder, the Zoom  Q3HD Handy Video Recorder. This little guy, in addition to boasting 1080p capabilities (at 30 frames per second) and 720p at 60 frames per second, the cam boasts 4x digital zoom, a 2.4-inch color LCD, NTSC/PAL TV and HDMI outputs, and USB 2.0. Most interestingly, of course, the Q3HD Handy has built-in stereo microphones, so the camera should provide much better audio than your standard affair. There's no word on availability or pricing yet.

[Via engadget]

World’s Lightest Bike Weighs Just Six Pounds!

This bike can be the lightest but it takes the heaviest pocket to buy it. This $45,000 racing bike designed by Fairwheel Bikes in Tuscon, Arizona weights 6 pounds. The professional racers use bikes of 15 pound, which is more than twice the weight of this new lightest bike!

Fairwheel’s bike, which was shown over the weekend at the Interbike Show, features front and rear brakes, a 10-speed rear gear, a two-gear chainset, and AX Lightness carbon fiber rims with titanium spokes. Maybe even the most avid cyclist would rather buy an entry-level luxury car and a regular bike.. Maybe we should think again: $45,000.

[Via inhabitat]

Logitech G19, Keyboard for Gaming

This is a keyboard from logitech that is design for gaming. It has an LCD keeps you informed with notifications, player and server info, and lots more.

Custom-color character backlighting lets you personalize the keyboard to match your setup as different people has different favorite color.

Some among the games that can be played better with this keyboard because they support GamePanel technology include Dragon Age™ Origins, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King™, Battlefield 2, Crysis Warhead, GTR 2. You can get this keyboard for $200 at logitech.com

Apple Rumored to be Testing Touchscreen Panels for New iMac

Apple is working on a new iMac. According to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes, Sintek Photronics has sent samples  of capacitive touch panels to Apple for a new touchsreen all-in-one iMac desktop computer. The report claimed that the new hardware will have screen sizes of 20 inches and greater.

"The new iMac is rumored to have a good vertical and horizontal viewing angle, and its projected capacitive touch panel will adopt a one-glass solution, which integrates the touch sensor and cover glass, to reduce thickness and weight," the report said.

It noted that most touch panels are made by placing the sensor over the panel, and are then covered with glass. But it is said this method is costly, complex, and results in a dimmer screen.

The Aphelion Alarm Clock

This is an alarm clock that will really wake you up. It essentially wakes you up by throwing balls in your face (I am thinking about product recall after some broken jaws bone...)

If you are constantly late, the Aphelion alarm clock might just be the perfect form of punishment to kick you into gear. Aside from the cannonball setting, it also features an MP3 player, radio and large time display.

[Via sleepzine]

Samsung and Microsoft Join Forces to Create Windows Phone 7 Handsets

Samsung yesterday announced an agreement with Microsoft to use the Windows Phone 7 platform on upcoming smartphones. As part of the announcement, Samsung confirmed that several Windows Phone 7 devices will be launched in Europe, the US, and Asia.

According to the press release, Samsung’s Windows Phone 7 smartphones will combine the latest hardware design and technology, while benefitting from Microsoft’s software and innovation heritage. The Windows Phone 7 experience is designed to help people find and consume the data, information and services they care most about. The new phones are distinguished by unique and diverse experiences built from Microsoft’s portfolio such as Xbox LIVE, Office, Zune, Windows Live, Bing, and more.

[Via gadgetorama]

Zune HD gets Live Messenger and Games

Microsoft Zune HD now has Windows Live Messenger. The app is the Zune's first instant messaging app and supports most of the same features, up to Facebook chat as well as social feeds from Facebook, Flickr and MySpace. It doesn't truly multitask but will change status to reflect any currently playing music.

The new app comes in tandem with three action and puzzle games, Castles & Cannons, Dr. Optics and WordMonger.

Microsoft last gave the Zune HD a major non-game app through the Facebook client in March and is thought to be steering its attention away from the dedicated Zune HD player in favor of Windows Phone 7, which should have much broader app support.

[Via electronista]

Raytheon demonstrates XOS 2 – 2nd Generation Robotics Suit

After the first generation, now Raytheon is developing 2nd generation of exoskeleton suit which is lighter and stronger. The suit has been given the name XOS 2.

The suit which uses 50% less power than the previous generation can be used by the military in logistics since it would assist solders in carrying heavy supplies and armaments. Another version of the suit, which would cover just the legs, would help a soldier in the field to carry a heavy backpack over large distances.

Even with 50% less power draw the XOS 2 needs to be tethered for operation. Raytheon is working to create an untethered version, but that’s as much as 10 years away. We should expect to see the tethered XOS 2 in the field within 5 years, though.

[Via geek]

Denon Introduced The RCD-N7, Small Home Entertainment Center

 

Eloectronic company, Denon has introduced the RCD-N7, a new small home entertainment center that integrates a CD player and iPod  dock. This audio system supports the popular digital audio formats as well as Windows Media Player 11 for syncing through integrated Wi-Fi. It is also compatible with DLNA v1.5, along with Apple AirPlay support to push audio from an iOS device or iTunes.

AV Tuner lets users tune in to Internet radio stations, along with accessing Rhapsody, Napster, Pandora and Last.fm. AirPlay will be supported via a future firmware upgrade, letting users connect directly to the iTunes library. A USB port lets users connect other sources.

The RCD-N7 receiver costs $600 and the required SC-N7 Stereo Loudspeakers are priced at $200 for the pair and it will be available in October. 

[Via ipodnn]

Sony Ericsson LiveView Android Small Device

Sony Ericsson has introduced a new Bluetooth accessory for Android phones called LiveView. This device has a small 1.3-inch OLED display. With Bluetooth connectivity, the device allows you to check incoming calls like a cellphone, any calendar reminders you have and social networking apps like Twitter and Facebook.

Sony Ericsson LiveView can also be used on the arm as attached in a watch strap, on a keychain, user's clothing or a bag strap. Sony Ericsson has developed the Sony Ericsson LiveWare Manager application for this device. The LiveView accessory works with Android 2.0 and later smartphones, which is strange considering Sony Ericsson's own Android devices are stuck in Donut (Android 1.6) so far.

[Via cnetasia also sony-ericsson|]

RIM introduces BlackBerry Tablet - PlayBook

Research In Motion® (RIM) introduced the new professional-grade BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.

The features are below:

• 7-inch LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive touch screen with full multi-touch and gesture support
• BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• 1 GB RAM
• Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD video recording
• Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
• Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
• HDMI video output
• Wi-Fi - 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
• Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5, Adobe Flash Player 10.1,  Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL, Java
• Ultra thin and portable:
• Measures 5.1"x7.6"x0.4" (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
• Weighs less than a pound (approximately 0.9 lb or 400g)
• RIM intends to also offer 3G and 4G models in the future.

[RIM]