Nokia Ace Likely To Be Shown At CES

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) set this coming week is sure to have tons of nifty gadgets and gizmos and not to be left out is Nokia, which is reportedly using the event to unveil its first Windows phone for AT&T.

People familiar with the matter said AT&T, the second-largest US wireless center, will be featuring the Windows phone Nokia Ace. Nokia’s handset will be using long term evolution (LTE) technology. AT&T has been busy lately expanding its LTE network, and what better way to give it a spin than through Nokia Ace.

Final details on the deal remain confidential but sources said it is a go and will likely be priced at $249 with a two-year contract. Nokia’s partnership with AT&T is part of the company’s bid to gain lost ground in the smartphone arena, where the likes of Samsung and Apple have gained a huge following.

Via: Businessweek.com

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BryteWerks Rolls Out HTPC Equipped With Projector

Media consumption is all about integration and BryteWerks is offering what it calls intelligent high-def digital projectors that also doubles as your home theatre PC (HTPC).

BryteWerks Model One is packed with features aside from its 6,000-11,000 lumens brightness that has a 1,920×1,200-pixel resolution projector. It comes equipped with 500GB SSD and can take up to 2TB storage, plenty enough for your movies and music.

Connectivity is also not a problem, with BryteWerks Model One featuring Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth connectivity. Remote apps on the Android and iOS platform is also available.

The high-end model is definitely stacked with features, with dual USB providing more flexibility and 5.1-channel analog audio and HDMI ports also on hand.

BryteWerks Model One seems like a multimedia lover’s dream come true, provided you have deep pockets as the unit will have a range range between $2,449 to $5,999.

Via: CNET

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Headed To Sprint?

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus recently went on sale in the US with Verizon, and now it would appear that Google’s flagship Android smartphone may also be headed to US mobile carrier Sprint.

The guys over at Engadget spotted an online advert for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Sprint, and it would appear that it will come with the same 4.65 inch HD super AMOLED display as the existing models but it will feature a new dual core 1.5GHz processor as opposed to a dual core 1.2GHz processor on the existing model.

The online advert has now been pulled, but it can bee seen in the photo below, there are no details on when it will be available as yet.

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OLPC Showcases XO-3

One Laptop per Child’s (OLPC) XO-3 has been unveiled, and it is wrapped in silicone. The 8-inch XO-3 has a Marvell ARMADA PXA618 pocessor and 500mb of RAM.

The silicone in front can be easilly peeled off to reveal the screen that has a 1024×768 Pixel Qi. It guarantees visibility both indoor and outdoor. Removing the cover also reveals a USB and memory card slot and audio out, enough to cover the basics for an entry-level platform.

The OS is said to be either Android or the education-focused Sugar platform. As expected, OLPC’s latest offering is easy on the pocket, with the XO-3 expected to be priced at $100.

OLPC, however, will only offer XO-3 to  educational organisations and charities.

Via: Slashgear

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New Robot Design Inspired By Leaping Lizards (video)

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have created a new style of robot that has been inspired by leaping lizards. The teams research indicated that modern-day leaping lizards use their tails to control the orientation of their bodies when leaping through the air, and sparked the new design. The video after the break illustrates how both the lizards and the robot were able to control their body orientation using their tails.

Using the lizard video footage, the team of researchers devised a mathematical model to determined how much tail swing would be necessary to compensate for a given amount of angular momentum of the body.

To demonstrate their theory they then created Tailbot, a small radio-controlled car equipped with a motor-controlled tail, and a gyroscopic sensor, to mimic the leaping lizards control. A paper on the UC Berkeley research was recently published in the journal Nature.

Source: Gizmag : UC Berkeley

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Vuzix To Show Off Smart Glasses At CES

Vuzix has announced that they will show off a new range of Smart Glasses at CES 2012 next week, which will feature integrated HD displays, using technology from Nokia.

Now after years of internal developments and our recent licensing relationship with Nokia Corporation SMART Glasses Technology is finally here. This amazing new technology starts with a compact display engine capable of hi contrast and brightness for outdoor use. The output is then relayed into a 1.4 mm thick plastic waveguide lens with input and output hologram structures on the surface which squeezes the light down the waveguide and then two dimensionally expands the image back into the user’s eye, creating an image that is then mixed into the real world. And, all this technology neatly fits into the temples & lenses of a conventional pair of eyewear!

Vuzix has also said that their new range of Smart Glasses are expected to be available commercially by the summer of 2012.

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Motorola Starts Pre-Orders For Wi-Fi Xyboard

Itching to get your hands on Motorola’s Xyboard? The Wi-Fi-only version is now available for pre-orders for those in the US.

An 8.2 inch model costs $400 and $500 for the 16GB and 32GB versions, respectively. The 10.1 version will set you back $500 and $600 for the 16GB and 32GB versions.

The prices on all models are around $200 less than what Verizon will be charging if you will get the LTE version. Getting the Wi-fi only version also means you don’t get that Droid branding found on Verizon’s units.

Xyboard comes with an IPS display at 1280×800, 5MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.3 MP front-facing camera and powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor.

The tablet runs on Android 3.2 and may be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich once available.

Via: Gizmodo

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Nikon D4 DSLR Gets Official

Nikon has unveiled its latest DSLR, the Nikon D4, and it comes with a 16.2 megapixel full format CMOS sensor and it features an ISO up to 204,800, plus a 91k pixel 3D color matrix meter and a 51 point auto-focus tracking system.

The Nikon D4 features a 3.2 inch LCD, plus a built in Ethernet port, plus two AF buttons for shooting in portrait mode, and all of the buttons on the D4 are backlit.

The Nikon D4 will retail for about $6,000 when it goes on sale next month, you can find out more details including the full specifications over at Nikon.

Source Gizmodo

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Massive Rail Car Network To Rise In India

Amritsar is one of the most fascinating cities cities in the subcontinent. Not only is it the location for the holiest shrine of the Sikhs, but an engineering marvel is poised to rise above its streets and thoroughfare. Recently merged contractor UltraFairwood have announced its plans to raise a 3.3km long ‘elevated guideway’ to support a railcar network. Even on paper, the details are superlative.

Not only does the expansive network aim to transport 100,000 people regularly (especially Sikhs visiting their Golden temple), but contribute very little in terms of pollution and traffic. (Seen above is just a computer generated rendition.)

According to the website UltraGlobalPRT:

Amritsar represents the first urban application of PRT. At peak capacity the Amritsar system can carry up to 100,000 passengers a day on a 3.3km / 2.0 mile elevated guideway in over 200 pods between seven stations, making it the world’s largest PRT system to date.

Financed entirely by private funding on a build, own, operate transfer (BOOT) basis, passenger services will go live in 2014.  Although the cost of the scheme is subject to commercial confidentiality, it demonstrates that a large scale urban PRT system can be delivered on a financially viable, fare-based model and offer very real returns for financial backers.

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Always Innovating HDMI Dongle Transforms Your Regular TV

Media box sets seem to be getting smaller by the day and Always Innovating has taken this to heart, coming up with the so-called HDMI Dongle.

What exactly does the tiny device do? Basically it turns your regular HDTV into an Internet-connected screen, transforming it into an all-in-one media device that can stream movies and play online games, aside from the usual Internet browsing.

The HDMI dongle is compatible with GoogleTV and can be set up to run on Ice Cream Sandwich. It can also connect to favourite programmes like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon video-on-demand, making it a nifty tool to bring along on those night outs with friends or even a simple family gathering.

Aside from its connectivity, the dongle also has 1GB of RAM and a microsd slot, if you fancy playing local files straight to your HDTV.

Via: Engadget

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First Beta Raspberry Pi Computers Raising Money For Charity On Ebay

Even though the Raspberry Pi computers will sell for just $25-$35 when launched. The beta models of the computers are already generating thousands for charity in an eBay auction.

Currently the beta Raspberry Pi computer serial number #10 is sitting at a generous £2,100 on eBay, with still two days of bidding left to go. The boards come from a numbered, very limited edition of only ten units, and are the first to ever be built.

Raspberry Pi explains:

“This is one of ten beta Raspberry Pi Model Bs which the Raspberry Pi Foundation, an educational charity making very small computers, is auctioning to raise funds. These pre-release boards are from our test batch, and work in exactly the same way as the retail Raspberry Pi boards you will be able to buy in about a month’s time. They differ in a couple of cosmetic details from the boards we’ll be selling soon – we’ve taken some video that you can watch to learn more details.”

If you fancy owning one of the very first Raspberry Pi computers jump over to eBay to place a bid and help The Raspberry Pi Foundation a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409) which exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing.

Source: Verge

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So Bad Its Good: Bacon Soda Sells In Package Of Six

For some reason this reminded the writer of the Queen album ‘Sheer Heart Attack’ from way back when. Though the gist of this post is humorous, Bacon Soda is no spoof—it’s as real as cardiac arrest. Promoted as ‘a mad marriage between soda and bacon,’ Bacon Soda is currently available in an affordable six pack for $24.95 but can be discounted to $19.95.

Not sure if the taste of soda and bacon is appetizing, but for those seeking novelty Bacon Soda may sound like a good idea. Hopefully the liquid inside the bottle isn’t clogged with giant clumps of greasy salt-sweet bacon fat. Is this making your mouth drool? Sorry.

The weird part is it’s on sale at an online retailer specializing in bacon products.

Oh yeah, one last thing: despite what the promo pic might suggest, it’s not a smart idea to put a couple of bottles on a frying pan next to them eggs. Mmmmm…eggs.

Source Bacon Freak

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LG To Launch 3D Google TV At CES

LG has announced that they will launch their new Google TV at CES 2012 next week, and this new LG TV will be 3D and will combine Google’s TV platform with LG’s 3D and smart technologies.

“LG has constantly strived to provide consumers with wider choices in home entertainment that bring the highest level of sophistication and convenience,” said Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. “Through Google TV, LG has merged Google’s established Android operating system with LG’s proven 3D and Smart TV technologies, offering consumers a new and enthralling TV experience.”

We should have full specifications on LG’s new 3D Google TV when it is displayed at CES 2012 next week.

Source LG (PDF)

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iLuv Mo’Beats Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Stand Revealed

iLuv has this week taken the wraps off its new Mo’Beats wireless Bluetooth speaker stand, which has been designed to accommodate Bluetooth equipped tablets of any size.

The new iLuv speaker stand features a new cradle design, which has been designed to accept a wide range of devices from tablets to smartphones, and is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

iLuv marketing manager Peter Choi explains:

“Today’s mobile and music devices have revolutionized the way people enjoy digital content,”-”With the addition of Mo’Beats to our extensive product list, we’ve given our customers another great, portable option that provides superior audio performance, unparalleled functionality and convenience for those music lovers on the go.”

The new iLuv Mo’Beats Wireless Stereo Speaker Stand will be arriving in stores during May 2012, for around $90.

Source: iLuv

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So Soon! Lockheed-Martin Teases Sexy 2030 Fighter Concept

So to clarify: At the beginning of the year Lockheed-Martin distributed copies of its 2012 calendar to media friends. The accompanying eye-candy included the aircraft seen below. It’s not quite an F22, definitely not an F35…in fact, it’s a whole new beast. But hold on, because it isn’t taking to the skies until 2030. That’s just 18 years from now. A lot can happen in 18 years.

Judging by the title for this post, it is rather early to let concepts such as this among the public. It’s especially distasteful in light of what a continuous fiasco the super-expensive F35 program has become.

Alas, the so-called ‘Miss February’ (corresponds to the month of the year), is being touted as a replacement for the F22. Such a shame really, because the F22 should be the frontline aerial badass defensidng US airspace. That was its destiny until then Defense Secretary Robert Gates nipped it at just a few hundred aircraft to be augmented by a huge fleet of F35.

Anyway, since it’s a concept there are no specs available though some of its projected capabilities include ‘all-around’ situational awareness and even ‘self-healing’ (!).

Source Flight Global

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Latest Beta Chrome Browser Pre-Loads Pages Before You Even Finish Typing

Google have announced new features they have added to their beta Chrome browser version, that will now automatically pre-load website before you have even pressed the enter button on your keyboard. The new features have beed added to take Chrome’s instant and predictive features to the next level.

The Instant Pages feature within Chrome which has been created to pre-loads Web pages in the background, has now been expanded to the omnibox, Chrome’s combination address and search bar.

So when you type in sites you visit on a regular basis, and the address auto-completes, Chrome will automatically begin pre-rendering the page ready for you to view and reducing the time it takes to load the pages considerable. The new beta also improves Chrome’s security against malware attacks.

You can give the new pre-loading feature a go yourself by installing the the latest Chrome Beta, which can be downloading from the Google website.

Source: Read Write Web

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Batman : Dark Knight Rises Trailer, Breaks iTunes Download Record (video)

The trailer for the third Batman film in the series “The Dark Knight Rises” has broken Apple’s iTunes download record. Reaching a massive 12.5 million downloads in just 24 hours.

The new Dark Knight Rises is set eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to their limits. Forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent’s crimes. Watch the new Dark Knight Rises trailer after the jump.

The new Dark Knight Rises Batman film is directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Nolan and his brother Jonathan Nolan, and will be the third in Nolan’s Batman series. Starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman. The previous iTunes download record was held by Marvel’s The Avengers trailer.

Source: TUAW

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LG Spectrum HD Android Smartphone Hits Verizon January 19th

We have already seen some leaked photos of the new LG Spectrum as well as some specifications, and now according to the guys from Droid Life, the device will launch on Verizon Wireless on the 19th of January.

The LG Spectrum features a 4.5 inch True HD IPS touchscreen display with Gorilla Glass, it is powered by a dual core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, and also features 1GB of RAM.

Other specifications on the LG Spectrum include 4GB of built in storage plus a microSD card slot that comes bundled with a 16GB card, there is a front facing 1.3 megapixel camera and a rear 8 megapixel camera which can record full HD video in 1080p.

The LG Spectrum comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 3.0, Swype, and an 1830 mAh battery, there are no details on pricing as yet.

Source Droid Life

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Microsoft Bids Goodbye To IE6

The day has finally come. And Microsoft figures the day marking the end of Internet Explorer 6 deserves a celebration. IE6, which started finding its way to PCs way back in 2001, saw its usage drop significantly and now, even Microsoft admits the time has come to put it to rest.

“Time to pop open the champagne because, based on the latest data from Net Applications, IE6 usage in the US has now officially dropped below 1%!” the Windows Team Blog said. “IE6 has been the punch line of browser jokes for a while, and we’ve been as eager as anyone to see it go away.”

Both in the US and abroad, IE6 is being used by only 7.7%, a significant drop that may have been the final blow to the once popular browser.

Via: timesofindia

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Samsung Galaxy Note For AT&T Confirmed By Accessory Makers

We heard recently that the Samsung Galaxy Note is headed to AT&T, although AT&T has yet to officially announce the handset, and now one accessory maker for the device has also confirmed that it will be available with AT&T shortly.

Accessory maker Anymode sent out its CES invites, and the invite mentions that Anymode are the OEM vendor for Galaxy note accessories, which pretty much confirms that AT&T will be having the Samsung Galaxy Note.

We suspect we will get some more of official announcement from AT&T at CES next week on when the Samsung Galaxy Note will be available on their network.

Updated 9.57 AM GMT

It looks like the PR firm has retracted the release, as we received a comment, saying that it was a mistake, and Slashgear has also received an email from the company concerned.

Although it is probably a little late for the PR firm to retract the information, now that we know that AT&T will be announcing the Samsung Galaxy Note next week.

Source Slashgear

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Toshiba To Launch Worlds Thinnest Tablet And Ultrabook At CES

Toshiba has announced that they will be launching a new tablet and ultrabook at CES 2012 next week, and according to Toshiba their new 10.1 inch tablet will be the worlds thinnest and lightest, and their new 13.3 inch ultrabook will also be the worlds thinnest and lightest.

We dont have any specifications on either device as yet, but it will be interesting to see if their new tablet and ultrabook live up to their claims of the worlds thinnest and lightest.

Toshiba will also be showing off a new prototype waterproof OLED display, plus a new 55 inch HDTV with a 4k resolution, we shouldhave some more details next week.

Source The Verge

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iShower Rocks your Shower with Bluetooth Tunes

If you are the sort that likes to have music wherever you are, including the shower the new iShower might be perfect for you. This is a waterproof Bluetooth enabled shower speaker that has 200-foot wireless range and can stream from any Bluetooth device.

It can also be used outside and by the pool while you leave your smartphone or other device safely away from water and splashes. The device has pause, play, forward, and rewind functions along with volume controls. The three AA batteries are good for 15 hours of streaming.

The iShower also has a clock on it and needs no tools to install. The device is easy to remove so you can take it out of the shower when needed. It can also be fitted with an anti-fog shower mirror. The device sells for $99.99 and is available now.

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iPhone 4S Owners Use Twice As Much Data Than iPhone 4 Thanks To Siri

According to a recent report, owners of Apple’s new iPhone 4S smartphone use almost twice as much data as iPhone 4 owners and almost three times as much data as iPhone 3G owners.

It would appear that it is Apple’s voice activated virtual assistant, Siri that is causing owners of the iPhone 4S to use more data than other iPhone devices, according to Michael Flanagan from Arieso.

“I use the iPhone 4 myself and when I first heard of the iPhone 4S features I was not compelled to rush out and get one. However, the data usage numbers I am seeing make me wonder what I am missing,”

Since I started using the iPhone 4S I have noticed an increase in data usage over my iPhone 4, although it hasn’t been much as double what I previously used.

Source Reuters, Apple Insider

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PS Vita Sales Continue Dropping In Third Week, Possible Price Drop Imminent?

Sales of Sony’s PS Vita portable gaming console have dropped again in its third week at Japanese retail. With statistics from Media Create data showing the PlayStation Vita sales slumping to 42,648 units in its third week from last week’s 72,479, which had already fallen drastically from the first week.

The new sales figures put Sony’s Playstation Vita behind Nintendo’s 3DS which moved 197,952 units. As well as Sony’s own PS3 and PSP machines. Should Sony be considering a price reduction to increase sales similar to that carried out by Nintendo to jump start their 3DS?

Some retailers already think a price cut is needed and some are taking matters into their own hands discounting the PS Vita, according to reports.

Source: Reg Hardware

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Victorinox Adds LCD To Its Flash Drives

Victorinox, known for its sleek pocketknives, is adding a new set of features that may prove to be useful for those always on the go.

Aside from your standard issue scissor and knife, Victorinox is adding a flash drive with built in LCD. The 1TB USB/eSATA II flash drive fits right into a slot that you can mistake it for a regular pocketknife.

The new products will be unveiled at CES and is likely to come in two colors based on the pictures.  Aside from the whopping 1TB capacity, Victorinox went out of its way to add a tiny monochrome LCD for easy viewing of the drive’s contents.

The huge capacity will be perfect for bringing along your favourite movies or TV shows. Pricing and availability are not announced.

Via: Engadget

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Motorola Motoluxe And Defy Mini Android Smartphones Announced

Motorola has announced two new Android smartphones the Motorola Motoluxe and the Motorola Defy Mini, and both devices will be shown of at CES 2012 next week.

The Motorola Motoluxe features a 4 inch touchscreen display and an 8 megapixel camera, plus a VGA front facing camera and a 1,400 mAh battery, it will come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

The Motorola Defy Mini will come with a 3.2 inch touchscreen display and a 3 megapixel rear camera, there is also a front facing VGA camera and a 1,650 mAh battery it will also come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Source BGR

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E3 2012 Could be Huge with Next Gen PlayStation Xbox, and Wii U Details

Over the last few years, many would agree that nothing of real awesomeness was seen at E3 in LA. The games were cool, but the hardware was lacking for the most part. That may all change in 2012. E3 2012 is shaping up to be one of the biggest shows it has had in years.

The rumors are pointing to Sony getting ready to offer up new details at the show on the next generation PlayStation. At the same time, Microsoft is tipped to be talking about the next Xbox as well. Neither firm is expected to do much more than tease though.

We already know about the Wii U, but Nintendo is expected to talk price and launch date at the show. I suspect the Wii U might come in at the $500 range. I have a feeling that premium next gen consoles will be expensive.

via MCV

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Windows 8 Storage Spaces Feature Detailed By Microsoft

Microsoft’s Steven Sinofsky has revealed more details about the new “Storage Spaces” feature that will be included within Windows 8 when it is launched later this year.

The article was published on the Building Windows 8 blog and details how Windows 8 Storage Spaces are going to dramatically improve how you manage large volumes of storage within the operating system.

The new Windows 8 Storage Spaces features allows you to group physical disk together into pools, which can then be divided into pools. Which can then be formatted using a regular filesystem and used the same as regular disks.

For full details on how the new Windows 8 Storage Spaces feature works jump cover to the Sinofsky blog post and all will be revealed.

Source: Ghacks

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SolarKindle Adds Cover, Extends Reading Time

Kindle users who want to keep their usage last for months before looking for a power outlet have found the ultimate solution: SolarKindle.

SolarKindle is the world’s first solar-powered e-book reader over. The cover has a solar panel built into it and has a dual charging reserve battery to keep your kindle powered. SolarFocus Technology Company guaranteed three months of unplugged Kindle reading time.

The case also has an included LED reading lamp which will allow the user to read E-ink prose in the dark for a guaranteed 50 hours, according to SolarFocus.

Being environment-friendly is definitely one of the plus of using SolarKindle. Those looking to get a first look at the new innovation will see it at this week’s CES.

The product is expected to have a price tag of $79.99.

Via: Engadget

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Smarty iPad Stand Case

There are plenty of iPad cases on the market at the moment, but a team of designers have created a concept, which adds a unique innovative way to use the iPad case as a stand for viewing your iPad.

The Smarty iPad Case uses a little origami style folding and a couple of magnets to create a rigid stand from a soft protective case, and could be used with any tablet that is able to slide into the sleeve design.

Unfortunately the Smarty tablet stand case is just a concept at the moment, but hopefully will be able to make the jump to manufacture very soon. If it does we will let you know.  The Smart Stand Sleeve has been designed by : Kim Jung-Sik, Cho Jae-Hong, Lim Sung-Won, Koo Bon-Young, Lee Bum-Joon & Shin Jung-Won

Source: Yanko

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Hamster Submarine, Takes “Houdina” The Hamster To New Depths (video)

We have featured some strange and wacky gadgets here on Geeky Gadgets over the years, but this Hamster Submarine has to be up at the top of the list.

The Hamster submarine is constructed from a 3 litre plastic bottles, and is fitted with a hamster wheel which allows the crew to power the submarines propeller. Watch the amazing video after the jump to see the “Houdina” the hamster go to new depths.

The creator of the Hamster Powered Submarine (HPS) explains:

“The major difference between steam power and hamster power is that you don’t have to shovel hamsters into a furnace. Another key difference is the smaller carbon footprint made by hamster energy than that of coal and other fossil fuels.”

You can found out more details of the project over on the creators website, Hamster Submarine. Where instructions are also supplied to create your very own.

Source: Geekologie : Hamster Submarine

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Pioneer BDR-XD04 Is World’s Smallest External Blu-ray Burner

This week Pioneer has announced they have created the world’s smallest external Blu-ray burner in the form of the Pioneer BDR-XD04. The super slim and lightweight Blu-ray burner weighs just 8.5oz and measures just 0.55 inches thick. The Pioneer BDR-XD04 sports a 6x write speed and is fitted with a slower USB 2.0 connection rather than a preferred and quicker USB 3.0 connection.

However it is capable of being powered directly from the USB 2.0 connection, and doesn’t require any additional power supply. Which makes it perfect for travel and portability.

The Pioneer BDR-XD04 also supports all disks from quad-layer 128GB BD-Rs down to CDs, and is expected to arrive in stores later this month for around $150.

Source: Softpedia

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Sony And Veizo To Show Off Google TV Devices AT CES

Earlier today we got our first look at LG’s new Google TV, and now Google has announced more details on some other manufacturers that will show off Google TV devices at CES next week.

Both Sony and Veizo will unveil new Google TV devices at CES, and Google has also said that they are working with Samsung on Google TV devices and these will launch later in the year.

It will be interesting to see what Google TV devices are launched, we wonder if any of the manufacturers will launch a new Google TV set top box as well as TVs with Google TV built in.

Source Google

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Thunderbolt Connectivity Heading To iOS Devices?

Three new Apple patents submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office today, have indicated that Apple may be looking to add Thunderbolt ports to its iOS devices in the future.

The addition of Thunderbolt ports to Apple iOS devices, will provide users which hugely improved syncing speeds when compared to the included USB 2.0 connection thats currently available on Apple mobile devices.

Patently Apple explains:

“Before going into the details of this main patent in their series of three, it should be noted that Apple states in their secondary patent application that “the present invention, connection may also be a new type of connection.” For example, “a connection may be provided between a portable media player and a display, a computer and a portable media player, or between other types of devices.”

But don’t get to excited just yet as iOS Thunderbolts ports are still probably some time away.

Source:  Patently Apple : Macgasm

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BitTorrent Gives Filesharing A Twist

Care to share? BitTorrent’s got you covered as the company introduces a new application called Share. The application acts as a cloud storage similar to how dropbox works. Using the application is fairly simple, with its drag and drop interface making it very easy for the casual user.

BitTorrent allows the user to configure how they share their files. There are plenty of ways to do so. One way to do this is to assign groups that can have access to the files you want to share. There’s no limit to the file size, making Share a good alternative for those looking to well, share large files.

BitTorrent also adds a twist to your file-sharing activities, with your friends able to comment on the files you are sharing in real time. WIth unlimited storage and free download, Share will surely be an alternative to moving files in the cloud.

Via: Engadget

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US Army Trademarked Gaming Guns And Gear Now On Sale

2011 has been the biggest year ever for shooters. No wonder a new line of gaming guns and gear have recently popped up for Xbox and PS3 enthusiasts. The difference this time around is the stuff is US Army trademarked, which is probably a not so subtle-way of endorsing the perpetual good guys in the Call of Duty franchise. (Except for General Shepard though, that guy rightly deserved to be wetworked by Soap and Price.)

Despite the shameless plug for Call of Duty, this writer is strongly inclined toward Battlefield 3. It might not have won in sheer volume, but as a package, it freaking smokes. And yes, doing mid-air stunts is bad ass. Even when they go horribly wrong.

Included in the series are two variants of the Commando/Elite Force action rifle, a headset, a backpack, and a sniper rifle for those headshots.

The detail on the guns (the Heckler & Koch 416) is quite impressive, though whether these contribute to a overall improvement of your game is questionable.

If interested, check out the link down south for orders.

Source CTA Digital

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Gorilla Glass 2 Corning’s Second Generation Glass To Be Revealed At CES

Corning the manufactures of the Gorilla Glass which is used in a wide variety of tech devices, has this week announced that they will be unveiling their second generation Gorilla Glass 2 at CES next week. The original Gorilla Glass enables your device to resist damage from the abuses that come with everyday use.

Due to its unique composition that allows for a deep layer of high compressive stress. This compression acts as a sort of “armor,” say Corning, making the glass exceptionally tough and damage resistant.

Details on specifics that will be announced on Januray 9th are still thin on the ground, but as more is revealed we will keep you updated as always.

Source: Android Central

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Apple Wants To Ban Steve Jobs Action Figure?

The other day we saw some photos of a new Steve Jobs action figure, the latest one is the most realistic to date and is being produced by a company called Inicons and will retail for $99.

As we mentioned in our previous article, when these action figures have been produced in the past, Apple has attempted to ban them from going on sale and this looks like the case with the latest one.

According to the Telegraph, Apple’s lawyers are attempting to stop the sale of the Steve Jobs action figure, so it may end up not going on sale after all.

Source Gizmodo, Mashable

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Skyrim Finally Gets Monopoly Treatment

Because adapting video games into Monopoly hasn’t lost any steam, last year’s biggest fantasy outing has received much love from deviantArt user ~oddeh. The end result is a 20×20 Monopoly game that is ready for printing. An overwhelming reception has compelled dear ~oddeh to produce accompanying cards and coins. According to the desciption, this Skyrimed Monopoly board is printer ready though not a part of official Skyrim merch nor is it Monopoly licensed. Still, it’s a fine piece of work. Bravo! (*gives round of applause.)

~oddeh admits to being inspired by other recent reinventions of the age old family game about cutthroat business. Both Fallout and Mass Effect Monopoly games were featured here at Geeky Gadgets before. And BioShock. All three have been floating around deviantArt for a while now, garnering much acclaim from the game faithful.

So…anyone ever going to put in the work for a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare spin on Monopoly?

Source DeviantArt

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South Korean School Showcases Its Robots (Video)

Fine, so South Korea may be second fiddle to Japan’s overall devotion to mecha-kind. That doesn’t mean South Korean conglomerates, universities, and technology startups don’t make great strides on their own. For the past several years now, a tech university has hosted a robotics festival to showcase the work of its students. What really sets it apart is the astounding variety all the kids put on display.

Seen above is (of course) a screen shot from the movie iRobot. The actual ‘bots that figured in the event last year were way less biomorphic but had notable abilities despite. As for the ultimate utility of the nearly sentient machine slaves ‘bots,  keep in mind a gray population is a serious issue for developed countries and robots are apparently a viable solution to support the crunch on national healthcare.  Other than assisting the elderly and disabled, other less-humanoid ‘bots appeared. For best results, try the media down south.

The robots all came from Mokwon University and play a role in recruiting prospective talent. Mokwon University’s annual four day Robot Festival is held each November.

Check out the video:

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iPad Survives 100,000 Foot Drop Test From The Edge Of Space In G-Form Case (video)

Here on Geeky Gadgets we have featured a number of iPad drop tests that have been carried out using the G-Force iPad case. The drop tests started from the safe height of a balcony and then stepped up to an impressive 1300 foot. Now the iPad and G-Force case have been dropped back to earth from 100,000 foot, from near the edge of space. Watch the video after the jump to see the drop for yourself.

If you are wondering the beginning of space is 100 km above sea level, which is 328,084 feet, so they still have some way to go before it can be truly classed as space. But I sure in a few weeks the distance will be even more absurd. G-Form’s VP innovations, Thom Cafaro explains:

“As far as we know, this is the first iPad ever in space,”-“And definitely it’s the first iPad that’s ever free-fallen from space and survived to play more movies. We are usually known for making the most protective gear on the planet,”-” so we decided why not raise the bar to off the planet too.”

You can find more information about the G-Force iPad case over on the manufactures website.

Source: 9to5 Mac

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New AKG Noise Cancelling Headphones Announced

If you are in the market for a pair of noise cancelling headphones, it might be worth your while investigating the new AKG K 495 NC which have just been unveiled by AKG. The new AKG K 495 NC Noise Cancelling headphones will be arriving in stores laters this month for $350.

If the AKG K 495 NC are a little out of your budget, AKG has also unveiled a slightly cheaper, and smaller pair for $250 in the form of their new AKG K 490 NC headphones, pictured below. Unlike other noise cancelling headphones even if your batteries drain, you can still listen to audio through them.

AKG says the K 490 NCs “feature exceptional audio balance at an attractive price.”, and have been designed for longer listening periods. Both headphones come complete with carrying case, flight adapter and USB charging cable, but they appear not to be equipped with inline microphone or controls for smartphone use.

Source: AKG

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Sony Answers Need For Speed With XQD Memory Cards

Still think your CompactFlash card isn’t fast enough? Then look no further as Sony has come up with the XQD memory card format, which it claims can have read and write speeds that reach 125MB/s.

The faster read and write speed is welcome news for photographers, with Sony claiming “XQD memory cards can record approximately up to 100 frames in RAW format in continuous shooting mode” when used in high-end digital cameras. The company made the claim when used on Nikon’s new D4.

Sony’s new memry card format will be ready by next month. A 16GB capacity will cost around $130 while the 32GB capacity will set you back around $230. Exchanging memory cards will not be a pain as Sony is also set t ao offer a USB 2.0/3.0-compatible XQD card reader, which will cost around $45. An adapter will also be released.

Via: CNET

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