Post-it notes are one of those archaic products that still manage to stick around, literally, in our offices and homes. With this hack, you can transform the beloved Post-it into a very 21st century digital note system. To leave a note, all you need to do is write it out with your finger on the trackpad. The message will show up on the LCD, which can be erased with a push of a button. It’s not the easiest hack in the world, but for only $175 it’s not the most expensive either. Plus, with a nice enclosure, it could be very functional. [PopSci]
A concert hall has just been unveiled in Aurillac, France that will be used for everything from sporting events to theatre performances. However, the interesting thing about this building is not what is going on inside it, rather, it is what is taking place on the outside. Using a combination of glass bricks and fluorescent lights with colour filters, the building displays a serene colour spectrum across the entire length of the structure. All that aside, the building itself is beautiful—whether you are looking at in during the day or night. [Dezeen via io9] galleryPost('concerthall', 3, '');
If telco 3 is to be believed, we’ve turned into a nation mad on mobile TV. It sent out a release this week claiming that over the summer its customers tuned in over 1.2 million times to watch Cricket TV, its direct-to-mobiles cricket programming.
On the surface of it, it looks like pretty good news for television broadcasting to mobiles, except for the weasel-wording that makes us wonder how many people really did watch it.
If you have been waiting for a camcorder that gets AVCHD right, the folks at Camcorder Info have some good news. According to their recent review, The Canon Vixia HF10 may have finally brought the format into its own. When compared to an HDV camcorder, the quality of the HF10′s images (artifacts, sharpness, colour, low-light performance) were generally as good, and in some instances maybe even better than its tape laden counterpart. It isn’t a perfect device by any means, but it just may be the first great flash memory HD camcorder. Hit the link for the full review. [Camcorder Info and Canon]
MINOX aims to bring “affordable digiscoping to everyone” with its new Digital Eyepiece Camera 5.0. Unlike traditional digiscoping methods of attaching a digital camera to a telescope, the 5.0 is an all-in-one solution that combines a camera, scope and eyepiece into a single device. Features include a 2.4-inch TFT screen, 40x magnification, 128MB of internal memory, SD card expansion up to 4GB, and its waterproof and shockproof. At a price of US$449 it is a hell of a lot cheaper than a good DSLR with a telephoto lens, and more convenient to use than a pieced together digiscope. [
Mmm, a late breakfast.
Sandisk Sansa Fuze Now Official
A sweet-looking MP3 player.
Don’t Wear a Cellphone Watch Under Any Circumstances
In spite of our criticism, we know you really want one.
Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 and Digital Media Keyboard 3000, WOW!
Did Microsoft do something right?
Ubisoft’s DS Pedometer, Get Fit With Your Gaming System
Pointless, but we must have it.
According to the manufacturer, the Xdream is the “first indoor fitness product that accurately simulates the experience of riding outdoors.” Basically, the bike thrusts you into a virtual world via the attached computer screen. As you ride, the full experience on the screen is translated to the equipment—right down to the track surfaces and conditions. Plus, it utilizes a full range of muscles in the upper body and lower body, which makes for a more complete workout. Pricing isn’t advertised, but expect it to set you back many thousands of dollars. Alternatively, you could grab a bike and actually go outside. [Xdream]
Everyone wants it, but for some strange reason we have been denied copy and paste functionality on the iPhone. With a new bookmarklet called iCopy, we can finally copy text and URLs that can be plugged back into Safari or an email later on. To get this miraculous technological development, simply visit the iCopy site and follow the instructions. It isn’t a perfect solution by any means (all of the text you paste is sent across the internet), but it should tide you over until someone at Apple decides to make an official solution. Videos of iCopy in action are available after the break.
College students and people who enjoy watching movies on their computers will enjoy this AU Optronics 24-inch monitor, which is the world’s first 16:9 aspect ratio display for your desk. Why would you want something that’s 16:9 as opposed to the slightly narrower ratio that traditional “widescreen” desktop monitors have? Because 16:9 is the ratio many HDTV programs and movies are filmed in, and this AU set will get you a native 1080p display. Other details: CCFL-lit display (not LED), 1000:1 contrast ratio, and various different size displays coming soon. Is a 16:9 aspect ratio display worth it just to not have black bars when watching a movie? Probably not unless you’re a nut that hates black bars. [Electronista]
KontrolFreek, the company that made the SpeedFreek add-ons to the Xbox 360 controller that we reviewed last year, has a new accessory coming soon called the FPS Freek. It’s essentially a snap-on to your controller’s thumbsticks, which lengthens them and makes small adjustments in aiming easier. Why is this necessary? IGN Gear says the first 20% of the range of motion is the hardest because of spring resistance, which makes small tweaks to aiming especially difficult.
