The device can track up to eight different users, sending results to a password-protected website or iPhone app. It not only measures weight, but also calculates BMI and fat and lean masses. Plus, it automatically switches itself off.

The superfied set of scales will set you back $249, although it’s available for $225 until Xmas.

[Wifiscale]

The free public Wi-Fi is available for everyone within the MCG grounds, courtesy of Internode, which launched the service back in March. Sure, it may not be the most reliable connection when everyone at the match has jumped on during half time, but it’s still better than any other stadium in Australia…

Playing with balls is Gizmodo AU’s week-long look at the technology behind the sports we love, from the jerseys to the balls and everything in between. Go the Tahs!

[MCG Wireless on Giz]

While you can use the MS 400 HD DVR’s Wi-Fi connection to access media on your home PC or NAS using DLNA, there doesn’t seem to be any provision to copy your HDTV recordings back to your PC so you can watch them on the go.

You do get customised YouTube and Picasa access though, and the detachable HDD slot is a great addition for anyone wanting more storage on the cheap. But is that enough? Outside the DVR functionality with its 8-day EPG and twin HD tuner, I’m more inclined to use my PS3 to access remote files.

Would you pay $849 for a 250GB DVR (or $999 for 500GB) model?

[LG]

Evan was stuck on the tarmac, his plane the 50th in line for takeoff with the chances of actually getting off the ground looking bleaker by the minute. That’s when the pilots asked if anyone had a laptop on hand.

There were two or three different lines of storms in the west and south that were effecting all Newark outbound air traffic. There is no mechanism on a 737-500 to look at weather. The radar they have only works in flight, and even then it can’t show what’s happening outside of about 50 miles. We were 50th-yes 50th-on line for takeoff and the captain said that at that point air traffic control really does not care anymore. Their number one priority is international flights, then they get to domestic. So he wanted to see if he could figure out a new route around the storms that he could propose to air traffic control. Neat.

So they used my laptop to go to this site: http://www.intellicast.com. The best part was that neither of them knew how to drive a Mac, let alone Safari, so I surfed for them. It was cool to listen to them talk about different flight plans. This went on for a few minutes and then they got on with air traffic control and someone found a new route. I’m not sure if it was us or air traffic control, but I’d like to think it was us.

It’s partly cool, partly scary. It’s cool that Evan got to go help out in the cockpit, but you’ve gotta wonder why these pilots didn’t have this sort of equipment on-hand. After all, all they needed was an iPhone or something. But hey, glad it worked out in the end. [Evan's Blog]

Other features include a 5x zoom, HD video recording (1280×720p), ISO 4800 sensitivity and a Smart Gesture UI that allows you to access key functionality with a simple tap or hand gesture. Plus, that UI should be pretty crisp on a 3.5-inch LCD that packs in an industry-leading 1152k pixels.

An exact price and release date has yet to be announced, but rumours over the last few days have put this all-in-one camera around the $US600 mark. The good news is that for a fraction of that cost you could add much of this wireless functionality with an Eye-Fi SD card. [DPReview]

The point, of course, is to track your measurements over time to help motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. It even compares your measurements to “ideal” values as an added incentive. If you are serious about getting fit, keeping a record of your progress is always a good idea—although at $US183, only serious food and gadget junkies need apply. [Withings via ChipChick via Hometone]

Aircell to Power Gogo Inflight Internet Service

TEMPE, Ariz., July 23, 2009 – US Airways (NYSE:LCC) is turning aircraft into Wi-Fi ‘hotspots’ by partnering with Aircell to provide Gogo® Inflight Internet service beginning in early 2010. Full Internet access including Web, Instant Messaging, email and VPN access will be available for purchase to passengers with laptops, smartphones and other Wi-Fi enabled devices.

“Gogo Inflight Internet will allow our customers to make the most of their flying time by catching up on work or relaxing and surfing the Internet. This is an exciting new option for our passengers that we believe will enhance their travel experience,” said Andrew Nocella, senior vice president, Marketing and Planning.

Gogo will initially be installed on US Airways A321 aircraft, flying select domestic routes. A map detailing those routes can be found at www.usairways.com. And later next year, customers will be able to see if Wi-Fi is available on a specific flight by looking for the Wi-Fi icon while booking their flight on usairways.com.

The pricing for Gogo Inflight Internet on US Airways will be announced closer to the launch date. Customers will be able to choose service from Aircell’s standard pricing structure, which currently ranges from $US5.95 to $US12.95, depending on the length of flight and type of Wi-Fi enabled device used.

“Gogo is for anyone who wants to make plane time their time,” said Jack Blumenstein, president and chief executive officer of Aircell. “Whether you want to stay connected to the office, your family or friends; whether you want to work, play or learn; Gogo is for you. We look forward to working with US Airways to bring the world to its passengers.”

More information about US Airways’ new Gogo Inflight Internet service can be found online at usairways.com and gogoinflight.com.

There’s not much of a space for a product like this now, since mobile phones account for most of the devices with MicroSD, and they generally have some kind of data connection anyway. But it’s easy to imagine a (near) future where traditional SD cards are considered bulky, and a wireless MicroSD card would make sense. [Tech-on]

AirTran said they were going to be the first to get Wi-Fi on every flight, but Virgin just ninja’ed in and beat them to it.

All 100 of Virgin’s daily flights will have Wi-Fi, costing $US12.95 for flights > 3 hours, $US9.95 for flights < 3 hours, $US5.95 for red-eyes and $US7.95 if you just want to use your mobile phone/PSP. Virgin’s already our favourite airline just for being a nice airline, so being able to get Wi-Fi on all flights just makes it better. (AU: US only)[Virgin America]

AT&T’s impotent network—and good ol’ fashioned greed make it do douchey things sometimes, like lock down SlingPlayer and Skype for the iPhone. But you can unlock their true 3G powers.