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Mobiblu’s known for their six-sided Cube MP3 players, but this Nanum is the first one we’ve seen that actually deconstructs from a cube into a cross. We’re not sure what good having a flat cross-shaped MP3 player would be, but these things are seriously tiny. Tiny. Peep the gallery after the jump to see it photographed next to objects that you’re familiar with. Seriously, it’s so small that we can see someone being able to choke on it.
We believe in passing judgment. As 2007 draws to a close, there seems to be no more appropriate thing to do then slap an academic letter grade on the actions of companies who have had the strongest impact our lives this year. Today we’ve kicked off a week-long series to evaluate the sometimes brutal, sometimes munificent, sometimes just plain stupid acts of these gods of Mount Olympus, and applying perspective to well-covered events that was unattainable at the time they were breaking. For reasons of suspense, we’re not going to tell you who’s left on the list, but you’ve seen the first two on Nintendo and Samsung, so feel free to guess who the remaining 8 to 10 will be.
This external hard drive concept entitled “IVY” adds an interesting new aesthetic to a plain old drive via an OLED screen that visualises the content of the hard disk. Inspired by Sequoiaview visualisation software, IVY starts out life as a rather plain looking disk. As you fill it up, the design changes in sync with the content. In essence, you can automatically decorate your drive with a cushion treemap design that continually evolves. Again, it is only a concept —but it is a particularly interesting looking one if I do say so myself. [Concept Page via Next Nature via about:blank]
A few weeks ago, after reporting on the RCA and Zenith branded digital converter boxes approved by the FCC for analogue-TV holdouts, I jokingly asked where the Magnavox DTV converter box was.
Seeing as we don’t specialise in moving boxes around in a gigantic warehouse, we’re less than familiar with KIVA Systems and their little orange go-bots. However, when you program anything mechanical to dance to the The Nutcracker March, our interest goes through the roof. What can we say, we love ballet—not to mention little robots that can smash an entire aisle of merchandise on you. [Kiva Systems via IEEE]
We’ve got some more details on the FyreTV IPTV porn box that brings DVD-quality porn into your living room (where it belongs). If we’re reading the site correctly, the FyreTV box will be subscription-based, meaning it’s essentially an “all you can eat” type of porn instead of an a la carte—think Zune Pass vs. iTunes. It’s entirely streaming, so there’s no saving of content, but you can bookmark and search for your favourite scenes. Go sign up for the free beta if you’re interested. [FyreTV]
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A team of 10 cyclists from MIT have set a new world record in the field of Human Powered Computation (HPC) by drawing 1.2 kilowatts of electricity and powering a a SiCortex SC648 supercomputer over the course of a 20 minute nonstop ride. The idea came in response to Google’s “Innovate or Die” contest that challenges contestants to use pedal power to develop a “zero emission invention.” More info and a video after the break.
Whatever Christmas light scheme your dad cooked up as a kid most likely pales in comparison to these four Canadian families, who connected their Xmas lights together in a network-choreographed way. As you can see in the video, the lights go off according to pre-programmed timers (like the water fountains at the Bellagio) that are posted on their website so you can sync your own house up to them. Better yet, you can even log on and change their patterns yourself either from your desktop or your BlackBerry. Best. Lights. Ever. [Calico.whittaker.ca via BlackBerry Cool]
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GPS navigation units are nice and all, but how many times have you been using one and you make a wrong turn just because its directions aren’t clear enough? Often there are multiple options for where to turn, and a simple “Bear Right in 200 Yards” just isn’t enough info. Well, this new “Virtual Cable” would make that problem a thing of the past by making it perfectly clear exactly where you’re supposed to turn.
By using a “patent pending volumetric display system using lasers and mirrors,” it makes a red ribbon appear out in front of your windshield in 3D, showing you exactly the route your car is supposed to take. As of now, this isn’t an option on any commercial navigation unit, but the inventor is hoping to have it become a $450 option on new cars with built-in navigation. What do you guys think, worth it or no? Seems well worth it to me, both for the sake of convenience and safety. [Product Page via Oh Gizmo!]
