Archive

Archive for January, 2009

Get it On. Durex

January 15th, 2009

This is the new ads for Durex condoms featuring three twisted balloons doing some cool actions. It is an ad by agency Fitzgerald + CO and studio Superfad New York. Video after the break. Read more…

Author:

High-Tech Exoskeleton gives Farmers Extra Power

January 15th, 2009

Researchers from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have successfully developed a high-tech exoskeleton suit that gives farmer extra strength. This 55-pound weight suit is powered by 8 motors and comes with 16 sensors. It is expected to be priced at between $5,000 and $10,000 when released. Video after the break. Read more…

Author:

NEC M155 Messenger Watch Phone

January 15th, 2009

NEC has released there latest Messenger watch phone, the M155. This messaging device is ideal for use in professional healthcare and hospitality environments. It comes with a speaker phone, a wireless messaging device, an alarm clock, a three-line display and it can be use on wrist or necklace. No word on pricing and availability.

[via TechFresh]

Author:

iSteam

January 15th, 2009

The iSteam is a cool app for the Apple iPhone, it is going to fog up the screen and you can use your finger the wipe it off. As you wipe you will see the formation of water drop droplets dripping down. To clear off and start over again, just shake the iPhone. Good news, it can be downloaded from iTunes App Store for free. Read the rest for the video. Read more…

Author:

Nokia Locate Sensor

January 15th, 2009

Something when you little gadgets missing, you just wish that you can call them. Doo… doo… Hello, car keys, where are you? I’m under your bed, said car keys. Cool huh, well Nokia has something similar like this.

Nokia is showing of its Nokia Locate Sensor ,a prototype, a little gadget that keep track of you wallet, car keys and gadgets within a range of 100m by using a special application installed on your mobile phone. You will need to attach the Locate Sensor to the items and start the app on your phone. The application on the phone will automatically notify you and guided you to the lost object if it is within 100 m. The Nokia Locate Sensor was shown in the CES 2009, it is still under prototype at the moment.

Continue reading for more pictures. Read more…

Author:

Rumor: iPhone Nano this Spring

January 15th, 2009

Chinese-language Economic Daily News has some news on the iPhone Nano. According to their report, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is dealing with Apple to provide processing chips. The rumor says that Apple will be releasing its iPhone Nano sometime this Spring.

[via Slashgear]

Author:

Nokia 8800 Gold Arte

January 15th, 2009

Nokia has announced its Nokia 8800 Gold Arte, the latest addition in its 8800 Arte rage. The phone features stainless steel parts with 18 carat gold plating and premium quality leather. Giving you smoother slide with precision ball-bearings it its slide mechanism. Tap twice on the leather surface and you will see clock appear on the screen and also turn you phone over with screen-side down to silence the incoming call. The Nokia 8800 Gold Arte comes with 3.2-megapixel camera with auto focus, 4GB internal memory and also has an anti-fingerprint coating which reduces the smudges on metal. The Nokia 8800 Gold Arte will be available in selected market from Q2 2009 onwards. Read the rest for more pictures. Read more…

Author:

A Japanese phone in Taiwan – Foma F905i

January 15th, 2009

TT DoCoMo and Fujitsu announced that they will be releasing the Japanese Foma F905i in Taiwan. The phone has a large screen which named “Width Motion”, it’s a “Super-Fine 3.2″ IPS” monitor with 480×864 resolution. You will get a 3.2-megapixel camera with CMOS sensor, fingerprint system and all the basic phone features. It measures 108 x 50 x 21mm at 138 grams. The phone will be launched by Far EasTone Telecommunications in Taiwan.

[via Akihabaranews]

Author:

IoSafe's Solo External Hard Drive is Disaster-proof

January 14th, 2009

IoSafe’s Solo external hard drive is said to withstand both water and heat ~ disaster-proof. Inside the external hard drive houses a single 3.5-inch internal hard drive, this one is slightly bigger and heavier than any other hard drive. So at CES, the company proved it, a demo unit was put in water for several minutes and fire at 1600 degrees and yes, the data still alive. Read the rest for more pictures. Read more…

Author:

Western Spaghetti by PES

January 14th, 2009

PES is showing you how they cook Western Spaghetti, with ingredients such as pick up sticks, rubik’s cube, a dollar bill and some other stationeries and toys. That’s an awesome work, I wondered how long it takes to complete this stop motion video. Continue reading for the video. Read more…

Author: