IBM are an innovative company but they seem to of been out of the limelight in recent years. I’ve just read about an interesting new product they have in development called the IBM Magic Block. The name Magic Block didn’t fill me with confidence however what it does sounds pretty cool.
Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a bit of an impromptu photographer but don’t fancy lugging a tripod on your travels you’ll be interested in this little gizmo.

The UltraPod Mini is an ultra portable camera tripod which measures only 5″ when folded. It can either be used as a tripod or with the included Velcro strap you can attache it to tress, lampposts, etc. So no more excuses for shaky snaps.

Available from Think Geek for a reasonable $14.99.

Let’s face it, the 102 button keyboard is the probably most inefficient method for converting human ideas into written sentences.

Now, from Germany’s Fraunhoffer Institute in Berlin comes a human brain-computer interface that converts your thoughts into motions on a computer screen.
Read the rest of this entry »

For months there have been rumours of a new Microsoft product, reportedly known as “Origami” that aims to rival Apple’s iPod multimedia set. Microsoft finally announced today that the device will be officially unveiled at the Cebit technology exhibition in Hanover, Germany, which runs from 9th to 15th of March.

Origami is thought be a handheld set with a touch sensitive screen, wireless internet, and capable of playing music, videos and games. The device will be launched in 2007 with a starting price somewhere between $800 and $1000.

Details of the device apart, particularly interesting, are the circumstances surrounding its launch.
Read the rest of this entry »

This is a simple idea to prevent the need for unsightly plugs and sockets on conference tables and desks.

The Poptech is a stainless steel panel that is flush to the desk when not in use, when power or connectivity is required you just press down the front edge and it glides smoothly into view.

[Poptech by Cube Industrial Design]

The Los Angeles company Atiz Innovation are releasing a new book scanner that can actually turn pages. It does look pretty neat and could certainly save sombebody from a very monotonous job. The one downside is the cost, coming in at over $30,000 (ouch) you can find more info and order online on the Atiz site.

Though you may agree that this may be just another business LCD monitor, but the Viewsonic VP930b model has an additional small significant that makes it different from others. In fact, this LCD monitor has a factory assembled base stand, such that it is packed together with the same unit as the screen itself, unlike others that have base stands packed in separately from panel units.

Read the rest of this entry »

It’s that time again to report on a new cool clock. What makes this clock gadgety, well it’s made out of wood for starters and when not showing the time looks just like a plain old block of timber. Read the rest of this entry »