The Microvision SHOWWX laser pico projector
first came to our attention in development back in 2008,
with the final version making an appearance at this years CES. Around
the size of a smartphone, the SHOWWX projector enables a user to connect
their iPod, mobile phone or a myriad of other devices to display movies
and photos as a WVGA (848x480 pixels) DVD quality “big screen”
experience. Read More
A new product from Brother - which is on display
at CES 2010 this week - could revolutionize crafting for the home sewer.
The Entrepreneur offers all the features of a home embroidery machine
but can also transfer designs and photos via a USB stick or computer. A
large high-definition, color touch-screen lets you select, edit and move
designs and it also offers a wide-angle visibility range so you can see
your embroidery creation come to life. And with a speed of up to 1000
stitches per minute, this little beauty can create designs in a flash.
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Anyone who has ever wanted to use their TV to
flick back and forth between their favourite show and their PC content
should take note at this interesting innovation to surface at this weeks
CES in Las Vegas. The Icron ExtremeLink PC-on-TV platform. The system
features two boxes that hook up to a user’s PC and HDMI
television respectively, enabling any TV in the home to act as a
wireless monitor to their PC, even if they are at opposite ends of the
house. Read More
With home energy consumption and ways to reduce and manage it becoming an increasingly important issue, Intel
has at this weeks CES shown its Intelligent Home Energy Management
concept. Taking the form of a Wi-Fi enabled 11.5” touchscreen dashboard,
the wall mounted system enables users to not only track their
household’s monthly energy usage, but offers a host of other features
like leaving video memos for other family members and a “goodbye” switch
that instantly configures all appliances to their least consumptive
setting – as well as reminding the user if they have left the stove on.
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New BioPulse lure system gives fishermen an unfair advantage
By Jude Garvey
January 9, 2010
Fishing should be an enjoyable and relaxing
recreational activity but a fishing trip sometimes amounts to nothing
more than a tale about “the one that got away”. Whilst fishing can be
frustrating at times, is it fair game to utilize scientific technology
to guarantee you not only attract fish to your line, you also get them
to take the bait? The BioPulse lure system by Mystic Tackleworks was
developed by John Caprio from Louisiana State University (LSU) and uses
the fish's biology to make sure your fishing trip is a success – good
news for you, not so for the fish. Read More
This week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Palm
unveiled its two upcoming Verizon-exclusive smartphones, the Pre Plus
and the Pixi Plus. Both phones boast substantial improvements over
their present namesakes, and both will utilize Palm’s new webOS
developer program, which will allow independent software developers to
create and distribute their own apps. Read More
Increasingly, people are carrying a multitude of
hand-held devices including perhaps a cell phone, MP3 player and even a
GPS and keeping these devices charged whilst on-the-go is an ongoing
problem. There could be a simple solution - Easy Energy, Inc has brought
its clever YoGen charger to CES 2010. This unique and easy to use,
hand-powered charger is a pocket-sized dynamo. It is designed to charge
small portable devices such as mobile phones and MP3 players and unlike
other battery-free chargers this one doesn't rely on the sun for its
power - it uses 'elbow grease' instead. Read More
For those avid Guitar Hero and Rock Band
players who love to immerse themselves in their rock n’ roll experience
as much as possible, the XRocker Vibe platform will come as a welcome
addition to their accessory collection.. Seen at this weeks CES, the
platform is designed to be stood upon while a player shreds away to
their favorite rock classic, all the while emitting rumbles of base
through the players body as funky LED’s flash to the rhythm of the
music. Read More
After seven of the 14 legs of the 2010 Dakar Rally,
the usual suspects have found their way to the fore once more. With
Mitsubishi withdrawing from the event in deference to the GFC, it was
predictable that Volkswagen would dominate the event and on the
mid-point rest day, three factory race VW TDI Touaregs hold the first three spots,
all more than 150 minutes clear of the field. In the bikes, where
restrictors have been added to the inlets of machinery larger than 450cc
machinery, KTM’s 690s have nevertheless dominated almost as much usual,
holding first and six of the top 10 places, with two-time winner Cyril Depres an hour and 20 minutes clear of a close battle for second. Read More
Samsung has used CES 2010 to launch two new
products. The first is the Jitterbug Wellness Call - a new service
designed to provide personalized motivation and coaching in order to
improve customer’s physical and mental health. The second product is a
red cell phone – the Jitterbug J – a phone that delivers American Heart
Association health tips to the consumer every day. Read More
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