We are all for new technology that incorporates reusable energy sources, but I think the PowerTrekk phone charger is moving in the wrong direction. I’ll explain what I mean further below. The PowerTrekk phone charger has a simple concept – it converts water into electricity, which can then be used to charge your cell phone. The problem comes, however, when [...]
Panasonic revealed the Panasonic LUMIX TS20 digital camera camera today. The new digital camera is built with a rugged new design that will be completely waterproof up to 16 feet (5 meters) in depth. The LUMIX TS20 will also be shockproof up to an estimated 5 feet. That should definitely come in handy for those who are clumsy or will [...]
Visual disability is no longer an impediment in order to enjoy the benefits of the iPad generation. An International Designers Society of America (IDEA) entry, Omnifer, is presently featured for the 2011 Awards. Designed by Jayson D’Alessandro of Auburn University, Omnifer is essentially an iPad case design with a braille feature. It enables visually impaired individuals to appreciate what is [...]
While most electronics developers are busy meeting the advanced, high-tech demands of our era, Telikin Company in Chalfont, Pennsylvania specializes in the production of simple, easy-to-use computers. These devices are touted as “senior friendly” LCD Touchscreen PCs that are available in two sizes: the 18.6″ Telikin Touch (clean neutral white color) and the 20″ Telikin Elite (stylish black color). These [...]
Smart solutions for business travelers seem to be the trend that manufacturers are focusing more attention on nowadays. This is concurrent with the recent pre-order launch of GScreen’s first dual 17″ HD display laptop and Toshiba is now offering the new USB-powered Mobile Monitor. The Japanese company developed this technology for on-the-spot presentations that are being conducted by business travelers and students. [...]
The Tokyoflash Design studio recently unveiled a bizarre concept in digital watch manufacturing. At first glance, someone might be mystified by its unusual indecipherable appearance. The main display shows unusual lines and blocks that uniquely shows time only when you get the “right angle”. The new design is not really far from the traditional digital watch representation. It shows hour-minute-second-millisecond [...]
Alaska-based gScreen recently announced the pre-order launch for their product, the Spacebook — a mega dual-screen laptop that is available in two option models, which are the Intel i5 with 4GB RAM for $2395 and the Intel i7 with 8GB RAM for $3795. The product is characterized as having the world’s largest laptop screen space. The GScreen allows you to [...]
Acer announced the new TravelMate 8481, “The ultimate road-smart companion” in a press release in London. Acer revealed the units will be available by the end of August with a recommended retail price of £699. The most sought after feature of this Acer laptop model is its superior nine-hour battery life. This is achieved through its PowerSmart long cycle battery [...]
For fans of classic 80′s arcade games this new gadget will be sure to please the nerdy side in some. While an arcade game may cost thousands of dollars and take up as much space as a refrigerator, this mini version of the classic “Space Invaders” video game will do neither.
It may seem a little far-fetched or needless to some, but Parlee Cycles is working on a concept bike that can switch gears through the brain. This concept bike is an entry under Toyota Prius Projects and is simply being called the PXP. The design of the bike appears to be hybrid styled for time-trial use and for the open [...]