NGS Technologies manufactures the Wallaby optical mouse with a 'kangaroo' system! This is a 2-in-1 mouse 'system' that can be used with a desktop computer and a laptop, during travelling.
The Wallaby 'kangaroo' mouse has a larger 'shell' that encloses a smaller portable mouse. When you are using this with a desktop (or not travelling) use the larger shell (that has the smaller one inside).
When travelling, just pop out the inner mouse and take it with you! Of course, the outer shell will not work without the inner one.
Panasonic has unveiled their HDTV - "interactive & intelligent" table. Now, what this does is pretty amazing!
This 'table' can be used to control everything in your household.
For e.g., you can control the temperature, lights, TV, etc. The giant screen is 'touch' sensitive and yet hard enough to place items on. I believe it is scratch proof (at least resistant).
We are not done yet... the 'table' "reads" data from your cell phone and can display contact phone numbers, agenda, calendar stuff, etc!
Here is a video of the HDTV Intelligent, Interactive table by Panasonic.
Here is yet another cool concept car from Volkswagen...The EcoRacer is supposed to give you 100 miles per gallon and yet travel at speeds of 143 miles per hour!
It weighs a measly 1800 pounds and is powered by a turbo-diesel engine.
The Bombardier EMBRIO Advanced Concept is a one-wheeled bike (or 'mono' ike), that is supposed to run on hydrogen. It has a hydrogen fuel cell powering the engine.
It has gyroscopes and related 'electronic technologies' that stabilize the bike during riding, just like the Segway.
Bombardier says that this concept is a 'rider-friendly' vehicle that is similar to a motorcycle. They also say that it supports one (or more) passengers!
Some of the accessories in the Embrio are:
gyroscopes and sensors
high-performance braking system
active suspension
night vision
robotic assistance
digitally encoded learning key (to start the engine)
You dont have to panic when you stop the bike, either. The vehicle's front wheels deploy to the ground like a jet plane landing gear to increase longitudinal stability (*whew*).
Although I am in no hurry to get one, it will be available in 2025! Who knows...we may be driving "flying cars" in 2025!
Say hello to Eurotech's WWPC- Wrist Worn Personal Computer! According to Eurotech, this is supposed to be a "true evolution in mobile computing technologies". The WWPC uses the "user-centric, ubiquitous computing" concept, where information can be shared and services can be accessed from anywhere.
Eurotech has integrated all the power and capabilities of a full-blown PC into a versitile device, small enough to be worn on the wrist.
I think this is a really cool idea. Blaupunkt's new in-dash GPS Stereo, the new TravelPilot Rome uses the display of the CD player to show GPS information!
The 3.2 inch screen is supposed to be quite bright and has zooming functionality. It has 64 MB of internal memory. Maps of the UK and Ireland are available.
Of course, you can still play your favorite CDs, MP3s, listen to FM, etc...etc... The TravelPilot Rome could have been even cooler if it had an external USB port where I can plug in a large USB drive containing thousands of songs!
Gary Krakow, the famous MSNBC columnist talks about the Motorola C116.
He says that this is probably the world's best cellphone.
I make it a point to read Gary's column regularly... and I am not surprised about this column either.
First of all, the basic need for a cellphone is for... making and receiving calls!
Gary says:
A very, very basic GSM handset that handles incoming and outgoing calls as well as SMS messages, the C116 is sold all over the world except for the United States. Its not sold here because its too cheap!
The C116 lasts 5 days without having to recharge. The call quality is really good. It is cheap.
Although we 'technophiles' wouldn't want to be caught dead with a gadget like the C116, some of us may see Gary's point.
Sharp unveiled the world's smallest WiFi ( IEEE 802.11 b/g on 2.4 GHz) module. It consumes 0.9mW/hour and measures 10x10x1.6 mm!
It features the smallest package size and lowest power consumption in the industry. You will most probably see it in cell phones.
Sharp succeeded in reducing the module size by integrating a high-frequency analog signal processor with digital signal processing units such as the power management unit (PMU) and media access controller (MAC).
This awesome Digital TV-Cellphone is from Sharp. The Vodafone 905SH receives analog and digital TV broadcasts and sports a 2.6 inch rotating screen! The screen rotates 90 degrees and allows viewing 16:9 ratio.
Guys, dont even think about getting it to the USA! This phone is W-CDMA (Japan only).
I wonder if anybody other company offers this kind of device. It's a 'microscope' that plugs into your USB port.
It comes with software to 'view' whatever you are pointing the 'microscope' at.
Thanko, the Japanese company has just announced their latest Dino-Lite Digital Microscope. Just plug this into your USB port and point away to whatever catches your fancy!
This awesome remote has an LCD touch screen and can control upto 8 devices.
Of course, it will display buttons that pretain to the particular device only.
In order to program the devices, forget about entering crappy three-digit codes!
The Pronto SRU9600 displays easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. By following these instructions, you can progam almost any device. It can also 'learn' from other remotes.
Personally, although I love the black-silver scheme, I am kinda worried about fingerprints. Well, considering the fact that I like eating popcorn while watching movies!
Where can you buy it?
Not yet (as of this posting) ... It will be available in Spring 2006 and estimated cost is around $150.00.
Not bad.... not bad at all! More pictures ahead...
You probably have seen employees in your favorite store moving from isle to isle, scanning products that are depleted on the shelves. They also are probably carrying a large scanner gun.
The new lightweight Finger Scanner from Socket Communications is a very innovative solution to help those poor folks scan items all day. It is worn around the index finger, is wireless - and - all the user has to do is to point his finger on the barcode. The Bluetooth wrist device transmits data wirelessly to a computer.
The Finger Scanner is made of light-weight "liquidmetal" housing and is extremely durable. More pics ahead...
So, you probably have a wireless keyboard AND a wireless mouse... but would like to combine the functionality of the two. Get the Trust Point Keyboard!
This unique keyboard has a built-in joystick, which is the 'mouse'. The keyboard also has two extra buttons that control the mouse.
The WWPC comes integrated with:
