Friday, January 11, 2008
Computers
MTube, the Smallest PC in the World in Action
11:20PM Jesus Diaz | Maybe we missed the MTube at CES because at 3.34 x 3.34 x 0.78 inches and 5.3 ounces, this Linux-based WiMax- and Wi-Fi-enabled UMPC is the smallest “full featured” computer in the world. Or maybe because we ran out of time and had to run to the adult entertainment expo to keep all our bases covered. Anyway, here are the full specs: More »
Gadgets
Energizz: The Official Energy Drink of Gizmodo at CES/AVN
1:00PM Jason Chen | Wonder how we get the energy to pump out hundreds of posts from CES and AVN with only about four hours of sleep every night? Energizz, the new official drink of Gizzmodo. Energizz: Get Your Recommended Daily Allowance of Gizz. More »
Gadgets
Mini Microwave is Nearly Useless…Unless You are a big Fan of Ramen
12:30PM Sean Fallon | Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of a mini microwave. But looking at this thing, I find it hard to justify spending $150 just so I can conveniently heat up some crappy instant coffee or some Ramen noodles at my desk. However, if the manufacturer decides to make a USB powered version, we will talk. Measures 10.5″x12″x10.” [Product Page via Random Good Stuff] More »
Cameras
Ajoka Buckle Digital Camera Records from Your Belt, Makes You Styleless James Bond
12:10PM Jesus Diaz | A digital video recorder with built-in micro camera and high quality recorder disguised as a belt buckle that could make Chuck Norris proud? My life is now complete. Thanks to Ajoka and their full-colour, sound-enabled Buckle DVR now you too can be an spy, a private dick and a Geek Squad technician. Yes, it looks like crap, but the specs are not bad at all: More »
Gadgets
Smoker Bell Keeps Nicotine Addicts Happy…but it Doesn’t Go Far Enough
11:50AM Sean Fallon | Instead of treating smokers like outcasts, Paris architect Florian Brillet is embracing them with a new design that is intended to keep them comfortable while enjoying a smoke outdoors. The Smoker Bell is a helmet-like covering that includes a drink stand and an articulated arm that can be attached to the exterior of buildings. Plus, it is big enough to accommodate two people as they slowly kill themselves with nicotine and caffeine. More »
Gadgets
Ortery’s Photosimile 5000 Creates Professional 3D Images From Physical Items
11:40AM Haroon Malik | The Photosimile 5000 is a professional office photography machine that is able to take a professional 3D images from physical products/people placed in its central chamber. The imager works by utilising a camera running along a rail, which can take a number of user defined images that are then translated into one unified 3D photo. The device can only capture the uppermost half of the item in the central cage, as the camera rail does not run along the base; however, the item being captured is rotated in 360-degrees, meaning the resultant snapshot can be viewed from all angels. Check out the video to see it in action. More »
Networks
FBI Wiretaps Shut Down: The Feds Weren’t Paying the Bills (and Other Frightening Things)
10:57AM Sean Fallon | Here is a comforting thought for you. Apparently the FBI has routinely failed to pay telecom companies for providing phone and internet lines that they had been using for wiretaps and other super-secret surveillance. This has resulted in at least one company cutting a foreign intelligence wiretap until the bill is paid. More »
Announcements
CES 2008: Hit Points Critically Low But Show Over
10:55AM Brian Lam | It’s been a long week, and we’re all feeling somewhat like this. But the CES 2008 press room just closed, so CES is largely over. We’ll have some additional stuff to post, but we’re pretty close to going home to rest up. Good night, ladies and gents. More »
Gadgets
Bello Concept PMP Transfers Files by “Pouring”
10:20AM Haroon Malik | Ryan Han has developed a concept for a Bello PMP, which, despite the striking unoriginaltiy of the design, it actually has some neat (concept) features. The standard finger clicks, swipes and flicks are all incorporated, but the most interesting features involve utilising shaking and pouring motions. Shaking the player will turn all the files into icon format, these can then be moved about and arranged, whilst tipping the PMP will begin file transfer mode. It’s a neat little trick, but we won’t ever see it happen. Nice try, Ryan. Check out the sexy gallery below. [Yanko Design] More »
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