Join Crosley Revolution Portable Turntable – What’s old, is new again
Boy this really got me thinking, mostly about the four boxes of records I have down in the basement. Geez, it even sounds weird to say “records” these days. Every Fall I promise myself while I’m stuck inside over the Winter I will transfer my records to CD, so I can finally listen to them again.
Well, dust of the 45’s.. It’s time to party!
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Gadget Thumbnails for 29-Oct-2010
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Garmin introduces Approach S1 GPS wristwatch -
KTM Strider PREbike targets toddlers -
Mount Everest gets 3G connectivity -
City Lights Globe -
The Transparent hole-puncher -
Driverless vehicles finish their journey from Italy to Shanghai -
Chatbot fools judge into thinking its human -
nPower – Presenting yet another alternative energy source – YOU!
Garmin introduces Approach S1 GPS wristwatch
Most folks who play golf are pretty well off, or at least middle class at worst. Well, this means they have a pretty secure and cushy job, coupled with timeshare vacations elsewhere, own a couple of properties with the mortgage fully paid off perhaps, and drive a convertible sports car with an upmarket saloon for more ordinary errands.
This would also mean their choice of attire will be branded for most, not to mention having a pretty nice wristwatch with metal straps. Who would have thought that one would wear a GPS wristwatch instead? Garmin’s Approach S1 GPS wristwatch is meant for those who love spending time on the greens, as it is capable of displaying precise yardages to the front, back and middle of greens while boasting more than 14,000-plus courses pre-loaded.
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KTM Strider PREbike targets toddlers
It is safe to assume that many dads out there would wish their sons (and even daughters) share their passion, regardless of whether it is fishing or something more extreme like motorcycles and tackling various dirt tracks. Well, come this Christmas, families who are motorcycle enthusiasts are able to share their passion with their toddlers thanks to the new ready to ride KTM Strider PREbike.
Just what is the KTM Strider PREbike? Well, this is a revolutionary pedal-free bike which was specially designed for children from as young as 18 months. Yup, you read that right – little Suzy or Johnny doesn’t even need to be 2 years old in order to hop atop one of these puppies. The KTM Strider PREbike is unlike outmoded tricycles and training-wheels, as it was designed for safe use on dirt and every other terrain – at the same time building up the skills and self-confidence in young kids for them to quickly transition to a pedal bike and a Sportminicycle.
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Mount Everest gets 3G connectivity
If climbing to the top of Mount Everest is one of your life’s ambitions, then might we suggest you open a Facebook or Twitter account if you haven’t done so already. After all, you can now surf the Web as well as make phone calls via a regular GSM 3G network on Everest, so that equals to another blow to satellite phones if you want to communicate with those at the bottom of the mountain (and friends elsewhere around the world). Heck, video calls as well as FaceTime conversations will also be made possible from 17,388 feet above sea level. You can also tweet your exploits or update your Facebook status right there and then, thanks to network operator Ncell of Nepal.
City Lights Globe
Ever wondered how it felt like to be an astronaut, so many thousands of miles above the earth that you get to see the little globe which teems with life? Well, the City Lights Globe could offer a semblance of that experience, as this rotating globe will illuminate to show how the world’s cities look at night from space. It will boasts a true-to-the-view from orbit, glistening in a soft white glow where you will find major metropolitan areas located throughout Eastern Europe and North America, while sparsely lit areas are scattered throughout Africa and Russia. These city lights will automatically illuminate in low ambient light and dim whenever the globe is exposed to light, showing off a multicolor political map alongside topographical shading and place names for major cities, countries, and bodies of water. Measuring 10″ in diameter, this globe will rotate automatically on a mirrored base which reflects Antarctica and the surrounding bodies of water. No batteries required, but you will have to plug it into AC. The City Lights Globe can be yours for $89.95.
The Transparent hole-puncher
Disclaimer: There are probably a lot cooler gadgets to report on rather than this. After all, we’ve got robots that look and sound human, for crying out loud! Not to mention all the cool consumer electronics that get released on a daily basis.
So why should I consider writing about a three-hole punch made of transparent plastic? Because we flippin’ need one, that’s why!
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Driverless vehicles finish their journey from Italy to Shanghai
Some of you might remember when we reported on the driverless vehicles who wanted to take a road trip from Parma, Italy to Shanghai, China. We are pleased to present a follow-up report on their success.
For those that don’t remember, these vehicles were not truly driverless, as they had people in them that could take over the vehicles at the push of a button. Although I haven’t read the official report yet, my Source says that the 8,078 mile (13,000 kilometer) trip was done “with minimal intervention”.
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