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Rabu, 05 September 2012

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Wedge Touch Mouse and Wedge Mobile Keyboard: Latest input devices from Microsoft for tablets
For geeks: Official Tetris alarm clock
Botiful telepresence robot: Remotely controlled robot that lets you stay in touch with your loved ones
Latest device lets you have self-watering plants

Wedge Touch Mouse and Wedge Mobile Keyboard: Latest input devices from Microsoft for tablets

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 02:30 AM PDT

Windows 8 is almost here, so it's no wonder to see that Microsoft is releasing some new input devices designed for Windows 8 users, so let’s have a closer look at it.

Today we want to show you Wedge Touch Mouse and Wedge Mobile Keyboard, and both of them are designed to work with mobile devices. Wedge Touch Mouse is Microsoft's smallest mouse, and it's is designed to work with tablets or laptops running on Windows 8 or Android.

This Bluetooth mouse comes with sleek design, and it uses BlueTrack technology that lets you use it on any surface with ease. Wedge Mobile Keyboard is both thin and lightweight, and it comes with a durable keyboard cover that protects your keyboard, but it can also work as a tablet stand.

This keyboard has dedicated Windows 8 buttons and you can use it with Windows 7, Mac OS X and Android devices via Bluetooth. As for the batteries, this keyboard is powered by two AAA alkaline batteries.

If you don't want to use your touchscreen display on your tablet, these devices will be perfect for you, and as for the price, Wedge Touch Mouse and Wedge Mobile Keyboard are priced at $69.95 and $79.95, respectively.

[via iTechNews]

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For geeks: Official Tetris alarm clock

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 12:59 AM PDT

If you're a fan of Tetris, you might remember Tetris lamp that we covered a while ago, and speaking of Tetris merchandise, today we have an alarm clock that will work great with your Tetris lamp.

Tetris alarm clock is officially licensed, and what makes it different from other other alarm clocks is that it tells time using falling Tetris blocks that form numbers. In terms of design, this alarm clock doesn't look spectacular, but on the other hand, it comes with buttons designed as Tetris blocks, which is definitely a plus. Tetris alarm clock comes with standard functions such as 12/24 hour settings, snooze mode and the official Tetris theme music as an alarm.

Tetris alarm clock is one of a kind, and if you're fan of Tetris or just a video game geek, it will be perfect addition to your bedroom. As for the price, Tetris alarm clock is priced at £24.99.

[via TechFresh]

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Botiful telepresence robot: Remotely controlled robot that lets you stay in touch with your loved ones

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:57 PM PDT

We have already covered all sorts of robots in the past, and if you need a telepresence robot, today we might have the perfect model for you.

If you want to stay in touch with your loved ones and friends, the Botiful telepresence robot will be the perfect choice for you. This robot comes with three wheels and a smartphone stand, and it can be controlled remotely by Skype, so you can "move" around while using it. Botiful telepresence robot works as a standalone device, and as soon as you place your smartphone with a voice call on it, its primary function will activate. We should mention that your smartphone is held by magnet, and it pairs up with Botiful telepresence robot using a Bluetooth connection.

Botiful telepresence robot looks like an interesting device, but so far it's just a Kickstarter project, but if it reaches its funding, we might see it available for sale someday.

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Latest device lets you have self-watering plants

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:06 AM PDT

Going to the vacation is always nice, but you always need to find someone who will take care of your plants if you don't want them to wither. Thanks to this new device, you won't have to find to anyone to water you plants, because this device will do it for you.

Randy Sarafan is the creator of this device, and this device is comprised of Arduino board, a water pump, and a reliable source of electricity. This device is using soil moisture sensor that will detect the humidity of the soil, and if your plant is thirsty, this device will pump the water to it automatically. This device will take care of a single plant with ease, and the only problem that can occur is that you run out of electric power, or you water tank gets empty.

Randy Sarafan did a great job with this device, but sadly, this device isn't available for purchase so far.

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Senin, 03 September 2012

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MakerBot Mixtape: Retro-looking 3D printed MP3 player

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 02:53 AM PDT

We see all sorts of MP3 players on the market every day, but if you're looking for a retro MP3 player, today we have the perfect player for you.

MakerBot Mixtape is a MP3 player, and it is designed to look like the retro cassette tape that was used in the past. Although this MP3 player comes with retro look, it has dedicated Play, Pause, Forwards and Backwards buttons, and it also comes with rechargeable battery that can provide you with up to four hours of music playback. MakerBot Mixtape acts like a standard USB drive when you connect it to your PC or Mac, and we should mention that this MP3 player comes with 2 GB of storage space. What makes MakerBot Mixtape special is the fact that it's 3D printable, and that you can choose your colors and designs.

MakerBot Mixtape is a unique MP3 player, but before you can use it, you might need to assemble it first. As for the price, Mixtape Kit is priced at $25.

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Minggu, 02 September 2012

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5: Latest digital camera with WiFi from Panasonic

Posted: 02 Sep 2012 06:40 AM PDT

Recently we covered Samsung MultiView MV900F WiFi digital camera, and if you're looking for another digital camera with WiFi capabilities, today we have a model coming from Panasonic that might interest you.

Lumix DMC-SZ5 digital camera comes with 14 Megapixel sensor, Venus Engine, 3-inch LCD display, and 25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMER lens with 10x optical zoom.

This digital camera is special because of its connectivity, and speaking of which, this camera supports WiFi, DLNA, and it's also compatible with smartphones.

Thanks to the LUMIX LINK app you can easily control the zoom level or the shutter of your camera using your Android or iOS device. In addition, you can use your smartphone and its GPS function to tag your pictures.

Of course, you can easily share your pictures and videos on popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Lumix DMC-SZ5 comes with Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, Miniature Effect, Panorama Shot and Auto Retouch functions, and it can also record 720p HD video.

Lumix DMC-SZ5 has some interesting features to offer, but so far there's no information regarding pricing or availability.

[via iTechNews]

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Sabtu, 01 September 2012

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Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite runs on Ice Cream Sandwich

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 01:38 PM PDT

There is variety of tablets available on the market, and if you're looking for tablet with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, today we have a model that might interest you.

Unlike Huawei MediaPad 7, MediaPad 7 Lite comes with downgraded specs, so it's powered by Cortex A8 1.2GHz processor with 1GB of RAM, and it can easily handle Full HD 1080p video playback. MediaPad 7 Lite uses 7-inch 1024×600 touchscreen display, 3.2 Megapixel camera and a 0.3 Megapixel front-facing camera for video calls. As for connectivity, this tablet uses 3G, and it supports HSDPA 3.6Mbps / UMTS 3G as well as Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi 802.11b/g connectivity. Regarding the memory, MediaPad 7 Lite has 8 GB of internal memory, but it can be expanded up to 32GB using microSD slot.

Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite has a lot to offer, however, no information about availability or pricing is available so far.

[via iTechNews]

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