Archive for July, 2009
Monday, July 13th, 2009
Arknav is one of those companies that are desperately trying to become leaders in a certain domain, and the one Arknav is interested in is the “provision of superior Global Positioning System (GPS) peripherals and innovative integrated tracking solutionsâ€.
And the latest GPS device announced by the company is a relevant example to illustrate this attempt, being a mixture between the best features that customers could find within the previous models and the most ingenious designs ever. The mixture does nothing but to give birth to a very innovative personal GPS tracker.
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“Our extremely compact GPS tracker features a built-in motion sensor and is ideal for movement detection or anti-theft applications with vehicles or other assets. It is so lightweight and compact that it can even be used as a stop-motion detection device for the elderly – with alerts when subjects are not moving. And our tracker can be housed in an optional magnetic waterproof box with either a large rechargeable battery or external I/O power cables for easy attachment to vehicleâ€.
As for the details about pricing and availability, we don’t have them at our disposal. Not for the moment.
(Source: Coolest-Gadgets)
Posted in Electronic Gadgets, Techno gadgets | 1 Comment »
Friday, July 10th, 2009
I do not have an iPod of my own, even if it’s all the rage these days, not only here in my country, but whatever place you decide to go to. It’s an every season must-have, because it seems that, no matter what, the iPod doesn’t become old fashioned. It’s very good to see that a company manages to keep its customers interested in its products, many years after those products were released in the market.
The iPod accessories market is over-crowded, due to the success the Apple products have had since day one, so here we have another iPod compatible gadget.
It’s the Portable iPod Outdoor Speaker that was meant to help those who love to listen to their favorite music on their favorite gadget ever wherever they go. It’s a hot summer this summer and there’s nothing you’d better than than lazing on a beach with the sounds that make you feel like dancing in your ears.
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“Our Portable iPod Outdoor Speaker is the first shockproof iPod speaker designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor recreation. This beach speaker is the ultimate open-air accessory for your iPod.â€
So, let’s see what this portable iPod speaker does: first of all, it is able to protect your iPod against the crashing waves and the blowing sand, it has a durable rubber exterior, perfect for knocks and bumps and it comes with resistance to water and dust to IP53 standards.
In addition, the speaker requires 4 C batteries which are not included in the package or the included AC and car adapters. As for the compatibility with your devices, the speaker can be used with iPod Classic, Nano, Mini and Shuffle.
You can go to FrontGate and purchase one for $99.50.
(Source: Coolest-Gadgets)
Posted in Music Gadgets, Sound Gadgets | No Comments »
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
Back in the first grade the art drawing classes were the worst nightmare for me, as I proved myself to be a genuine anti-talent, which is weird, as a matter of fact, because there’s nothing in this world that I’m not good at. I’m just kidding, of course. You shouldn’t take for granted everything I have to say, because sometimes I decide to dress up in my foolish outfit and I’m talking nonsense.
However, things have changed, drastically, if I may say so, and today I could easily act like a real painter if I wanted to. But I don’t, so this is why people will never have the chance to enjoy my work. And when you think that my strength has always been the self-portraits. This is sad, I know, but that’s that.
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However, here’s something to help those who are desperately looking for someone to draw the perfect portrait. The Self-Portrait Machine was invented by Jen Hui Liao and was designed to take a picture of the person who wants the portrait and then the picture will be all drawn. You’re probably curious about the way this thing works. Unfortunately, I’m not able to give you the information you need, because I’m not sure of it myself, but there’s a robot arm involved in this process.
As you can see for yourselves, you’ll have to handcuff your wrist to the arm I was talking about. From there, things are very simple, but I don’t know whether the arm is able to read minds, in order to know the creator’s ideas and inspiration. However, if you want to see the Self-Portrait Machine in action, watch the following YouTube video. You’ll see that painting a self-portrait has never been easier.
(Source: Coolest-Gadgets)
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Because I like to complain about all sorts of things, irrespective of the fact they’re justified or not, I have always managed to find a reason to make me feel unhappy. It’s like nothing’s enough for me, it’s like there is more to be done, even if sometimes I feel like I’ve done my best.
Sometimes I wish I had more than just two hands, because there are so many things to do and no time for all of them to be done. So this is one of the reasons I have frequently complained about: the lack of the third hand, which would have been so very useful.
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Imagine you’re at a cocktail party and you have to carry all over the place the glass of wine. But you want something to eat. And you can’t find a solution so that you don’t have to leave the glass on a table. The Mantara Dish is a plate idea designed for the cocktail parties you’ll have the chance to attend.
Created by designer Gabriel Contino, the Mantara Dish gives is something to help you get out of trouble when you have a drink in your left hand and your right is anxious to grab a plate of food. So, Mantara comes with a stylish design, but the most important aspect refers to the small place where you can “park†the glass. In addition, there is a nice that is meant to secure the spoon or the fork or whatever you might be using.
Too bad it doesn’t come with a mind reader and a speaker, to help you entertain the young beautiful ladies whom you won’t be able to chatter with, as you’ll be busy relieving your hunger.
(Source: YankoDesign)
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Monday, July 6th, 2009
If I were to wear a necklace, I wouldn’t go for a USB drive to have it around my neck, as stylish as it may be. I don’t know, but I’d rather keep the device in another place, I think it’s more appropriate, even if wearable gadgets are all the rage these days. I suppose it’s comfortable, I can’t say it’s not, but this isn’t an option for me.
But for those who think that a USB flash drive necklace is precisely what they need, here we have a brand new device to satisfy your needs. I have to admit that, compared to other such devices, this one isn’t as bad and as covered with crystals as others that you might have seen.
The drives come in a wide variety of styles that are said to look very stylish, being a proof of good taste. That’s what they say, but you know how it is: if the manufacturer doesn’t praise up the product, then who?
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On the other hand, the drives come in different sizes, so you’ll be able to choose between the 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB versions. These you can see in the picture are a pair, as they feature the Male and Female symbols, and they can be purchases either together or separately. If you want them both, they will cost you $99.99.
What you should know is that none of the drives have a satisfying price, as the most affordable of them all costs $49.99, while the most expensive is $139.98.
(Source: Coolest-Gadgets)
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