Electronic Gadgets

This next device is odd, to say the least, but I can see how it would come in handy. There is a video of it after the jump if you want to see it in action, but it won’t make sense without a little bit of explanation.

Here’s how it works. You begin with a “light source” that is really a database of some information, like the New York Times, for example. This source is placed on a table that is probably best described as a Microsoft Surface (but isn’t).

This source shines a light with visible particles that essentially contains all the information of on that database. From there, the user can physically place a “prism” that filters out all the information except a certain subject. That subject can be pre-determined by the user by a jog wheel.

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Recyclable laptops made of paper could be popular in the future, and good for the environment.

Our friends at Yanko are working overtime again trying to come up with environmentally friendly electronics which won’t pollute our landfills. And this time they’ve come up with a recyclable paper laptop. That’s right. A paper computer which can be thrown away once it’s no longer wanted or needed. Considering Moore’s Law means computing power doubles about every 18 months, a disposable laptop may be a good idea. Here’s the thinking …

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Dads who are thinking about what to surprise kids with this coming Christmas might actually end up getting the PicoZ Heli Mission for themselves (using their kids as an ulterior motive so that the wife can approve of the gifts budget).

This groundbreaking R/C mash up combines the thrill of helicopter flight with the excitement of driving a SWAT truck. Wow! It might look like a stealthy brute of a vehicle – and it is – but this macho truck features a cavernous cargo bay that opens up, upon your command, to reveal a fully-functioning micro helicopter sitting on an auto-elevating launchpad. Incredible! It’s like Thunderbirds meets Airwolf with a highly Hasselhoffian touch of 80s folly thrown in for good measure. Both precision-engineered machines are controlled via a single transmitter with smart shoulder buttons that allow you to switch seamlessly between truck and chopper.

It will take some fair bit of hand-eye co-ordination to keep on alternating between the two as you plan an imaginary assault on the enemy base. One thing though – what happens when the helicopter is in mid-air and you switch over to the truck? Will it just hover there until the subsequent instruction? Guess you’ll need to fork out £59.95 to find out!

Mimomonitors.com has gotten the iMo Foto Frame Printer ready for action, where the device holds the distinction of being the first patented device to combine display and printing capabilities in the world. With its 8″ LCD display at 800 x 600 resolution, you won’t go blind trying to get a look at your entire holiday memories. Apart from that, should you stumble upon a photo that you really, really like at the moment, the iMo Foto Frame Printer will be able to print out 4″x6″ 300 x 300 dpi glossies straight off the top of the unit. This unique combo device does not require any computer to function as the middleman, where controls are extremely intuitive thanks to the onscreen manual. The iMo Foto Frame Printer will retail for $229.99, while picking up 3 dozen print replacement cartridges will cost you $19.99.

Press Release

Planon is back, better than ever with their new DocuPen Xtreme X-Series line of scanning pens that will come in the form of the X05, X10 and X50, where any one of the three will bring portable scanning power to the next level of efficiency. Capable of supporting image resolutions of up to 600 dpi (up to 1,200 dpi for the X50), all three of them will be powered by a 200MHz internal processor, which is superior to previous scanning pen processors that will not go beyond the 60MHz mark. At 200MHz, this makes the DocuPen X-Series the fastest line of pocket-sized scanners on the market to date.

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V-MODA knows that the holiday season is just around the corner, and with that, they have decided to take advantage of the situation and hope that people will be more generous with their wallets, and hence has unveiled a complete collection of stylish headphones that will suit just about every personality and budget. After all, MP3 players as well as smartphones are devices that full well can handle audio playback with aplomb, and a pair of stock headphones just isn’t going to do, hence having V-MODA step in. Offering a mix of high fashion and high fidelity, V-MODA headphones will deliver the ultimate hands-free music experience, merging convenience and practicality. You will find that each pair comes with V-MODA’s signature sound featuring deep bass with smooth mids and highs creating a lush soundscape. The inclusion of noise-isolating BLISS (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone) technology further helps reduce outside noise, with V-MODA’s V-MASQUE dynamic driver providing unparalleled clarity and high-definition sound for optimum communication and listening capabilities. Each purchase will come with a quartet of medical-grade silicone fittings (XS, S, M, L) to fit just about any ear size.

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The G-Bound remote control car is no ordinary toy – it is the stuff of science fiction, where your standard remote control car is not only able to zip around the home without missing a beat, you can even send it to the local pond in order to chase ducks and other water-based fowl as well. Available in Japanese stores since last month, these cars can run on water not due to magic, but because the tires can be inflated coupled with a fully waterproof body. It will come with a maximum range of 10 meters and uses a standard 9V battery to run.

Source: Hobby Media

You can probably see from the photo here how the R1 radio works. It sits on a tabletop like a mouse without a computer, and is controlled by rolling it in different directions.

Yes, rolling it up will turn the volume up, an rolling it down will turn it down. I am going to assume that you turn the radio on by turning it up, just like you would an older radio dial.

If you want to tune the radio into a certain station, just move it left and right. In short, it’s like having an analog radio that allows you to shift the station marker with your hand.

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