Join Sharp unveils the Galapagos 003SH and 005SH, with glasses-free 3D screens
Sharp has recently unveiled some interesting smartphones that have a huge selling point: glasses-free 3D screens.
I suppose that we all knew that naked-eye 3D was possible with the Nintendo 3DS, so why not create a smartphone that can do the same? These Galapagos series phones come in two forms: the 003SH (top left) and the 005SH.
The 003SH’s 3D screen is 3.8 inches with 800 x 480 resolution with touchscreen capability. It has powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) and has 1GHz Snapdragon CPU. It also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a digital TV tuner. The camera is a 9.6 Megapixel CCD camera with 720p video recording. As for the Galapagos 005SH, the details with photo are after the jump.
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University of Arizona working on Holographic Telecommuting
Apparently, someone really wants an age of holographic telecommuting. So that when we want to talk with someone on the phone or webcam, we will see an actual life-sized hologram of the person that we are talking to, like in Star Wars.
I’m seen some attempts at creating this effect, such as will.i.am’s coverage of the 2008 election on CNN, plus this other glass-projection at the International Stationery and Office Products Fair in Tokyo, Japan.
Some researchers at the University of Arizona are very intent on creating holographic videos in real-time, and recording one’s holographic “telepresence” is as difficult as you might think.
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Monster High iCoffin by Mattel – because being dead is cool!?
Just when you think a kids toy can’t get any weirder or creepier, think again, because here comes iCoffin, the handheld device for kids.
So, let’s get this started with this first, Monster High is the name of Mattel’s newest line of “fashion” type dolls, geared toward little girls aged 7 – 15. They have big heads, pouty lips, sexy clothes and most of them are, well, undead.
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Digital License Plates with Pop Up Ads? – Really?
A San Francisco based company is on the brink of making big news with SMARTPLATES, a high tech digital license plate that functions as a regular plate while the vehicle is in motion but if the vehicle stops for 4 seconds or more, like when you’re at a red light or stuck in traffic they will make the delay so much more pleasant by accosting you with advertisements or important news and information.
California, the first US state to consider such plates in order to decrease the ever expanding $19 billion dollar deficit will require potential advertisers to apply directly to the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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iTell Voice Recorder & Story Teller – a picture is worth a 1000 words
Able Planet Extreme Foldable Active Noise Canceling Headphones
I have reviewed many Able Planet headphones before, and the last was a year ago with the True Fidelity Active Noise Canceling Headphones.
The company was nice enough to send me one of their latest products with the Foldable Active Noise Cancelling Headphones (with LINX AUDIO technology). I would have to say that this is one of the company’s best.
When worn on my ears, the XNC230W almost completely shuts off the rest of the world. The sound comes through as clear as can be, and I am completely “in” whatever I am watching with them.
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Canine Twitterer for human pleasure
Don’t you find it strange? Dogs don’t need stuff like social networking to keep in touch, as one (loving) master is all they ever need and/or want. I mean, who else is willing to remain cooped up at home the whole day long while you bring home the bacon, only to shower you with slobbery kisses at the end of the day? Such simple joys in life reflected by our four legged friends. We’re pretty sure they would find something like Twitter and Facebook meaningless even if they could read, so one deduction can be concluded from the Canine Twitterer – it is meant more for us humans to have our fun.
This tag allows a canine share its hijinks and innermost musings with all its followers on the Twitter microblogging site. A built=in motion sensor and microphone in the tag will “interpret” your pet’s activity, choosing an appropriate canine-centric message from one of 500 pre-loaded tweets. All tweets are sent from the tag to a USB receiver which is connected to your Internet-connected computer within a 100 foot radius, automatically updating their Twitter account. Guess this is good only for indoor dogs and lap dogs, since we don’t think this $29.95 device is waterproof to be used outdoors on extreme trips.
8-bit Watch
Everyone remembers 8-bit games, with their super simplistic graphics as well as ditties which tend to stay in your head for hours on end after the game is over and console stashed away. Well, for those who have a soft spot for the 8-bit era, remembering fondly how the soundtrack tends to speed up dramatically whenever you spend too much time in a particular level to add that touch of urgency, enter the 8-bit Watch which will certainly have your fellow video gaming friends clamoring for one as well.
This 8-bit styled wristwatch will feature a stainless steel face and ABS band, coming in black or white colors for $69.99 a pop. Strangely enough, being 8=bit doesn’t mean it is digital, so you have a couple of hands to help you tell what time of the day it is. Would be great if it had a button to play musical ditties from classic 8-bit games when pressed.
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