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Energysport Charges Gadgets While You Ride Your Bicycle
iHome iP3 gets more power
Sunpentown Giddyup Core Exerciser
Three Point Detecting Basketball Shootout
Finger Decks for budding desk DJs
HP TouchSmart310 PC introduced to the masses
Gadget Thumbnails for 20-Sep-2010
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 enters digital camera market
SEIL Bag Concept could make riding a bicycle easier
Mister Tenderizer for Meats
Casio EXILIM EX-H20G Hybrid GPS Digital Camera
Memorex Mirror for Photos makes it a snap to backup photos
HRP-4 robot strutting the stage
Spy Watch from Jakks Pacific
Poor Little Goldfish Sink

Energysport Charges Gadgets While You Ride Your Bicycle

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 04:40 PM PDT

When you commute everyday using a car, you can easily charge up your device along the way. However, riding a bike you might run into some snags in that area. You don’t exactly have those handy little areas to plug your small gadgets in with. This concept design is one that triest to change that by forcing your bike to generate a bit of juice as you go.

This isn’t the first bicycle generator I’ve come across, but the concept version is far prettier. If you can’t wait for the concept to come into production though, there is always the Instructables tutorial that tells you how to make something a whole lot like this. It would be nice if something like this did actually become an item you could pick up at the store. After all, not all of us are exactly talented when it comes to building a generator.

Source: Gearlog

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iHome iP3 gets more power

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 03:55 PM PDT

If you’re looking for an iPod or iPhone dock then you’ll quickly discover that iHome has a big selection of docks for you to choose between. They are coming out with yet another one, except this time their dock has a bit more kick than usual. Instead of going for a lower wattage speaker they’ve decided to kick things up to 50W.

In addition to those 50W of power, they’ve added in Bongiovi Digital Power Station technology. It also has some familiar features like being able to play both the iPod and iPhone. Then it also has the boring stuff like a line-in jack, a remote control and backlit buttons. The whole thing meastures 14.81" by 5.71" by 6.23". You can pick one up for $199.99.

Source: Technabob

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Sunpentown Giddyup Core Exerciser

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 03:35 PM PDT

Those core muscles are important to keep tight, but they can be tricky to keep in shape. Thankfully there are workout machines that only require you to sit there and enjoy the ride. No more do you actually have to work at your body, just sit on a machine and let it do the work for you. Now if only your diet could be decied by some electronic device and keep you from messing things up when you get a little bit of a sweet tooth.

This Giddyup Core Exerciser is really a product. It rocks back and forth to your specifications to make sure that your core gets a serious workout. Of course it requires that you sit up straight and not lean back or forward. By altering how you sit or hold your arms, you can work other areas as well. If you’re feeling really adventurous, there’s even a video that shows exactly how to use this properly. You can purchase one of them for $452.94 through Amazon.

Source: CraziestGadgets

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Three Point Detecting Basketball Shootout

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 06:30 AM PDT

Love shooting some hoops? You won’t go wrong then with the Three Point Detecting Basketball Shootout, where it will be able to make the right calls, knowing whether you’ve shot a three pointer or not. This unique basketball shooting game can do so thanks to a pressure-sensitive mat which is capable of detecting whether competitors have shot from two- or three-point range, while adding to the corresponding total without any room for human error. This will make the game a whole lot cleaner, but it does take away the human element of tension when wrong calls are made, opening the door to disputes and debates many years down the road. You can choose to compete head-to-head or against the clock depending on which area you would like to improve. Features include a sturdy tubular steel frame, an electronic scoreboard, and the all-important countdown clock. You can bring home this unique sporting equipment for $149.95 from Hammacher.

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Finger Decks for budding desk DJs

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 06:00 AM PDT

You know how powerful one’s imagination can be. Well, sometimes it might spur us on to do great things, but at other times, it is nothing but a pipe dream – an impossible achievement, only to remain within the confines of our minds. If you felt that you have had a calling to be a DJ, then you might want to consider giving this cute little £12.95 Finger Deck a go. What does it do? Well, you are able to mix and scratch your very own music collection in the form of such adorable mini electronic mixing decks, letting you be a superstar DJ within your cubicle. Flip the cross fader to play the decks’ inbuilt backing tracks, while spinning the turntables and hitting the beat buttons will result in you scratching out a top tune. You can even hook up your MP3 player and enjoy your favorite dance tracks via the Finger Decks’ built-in speaker.

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HP TouchSmart310 PC introduced to the masses

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 05:30 AM PDT

Touchscreens have gotten more and more popular by the day, and we are not surprised at all. The Apple iPhone really kicked things off where multitouch is concerned, and never had the world really considered touchscreens as a mode of input on a mass scale prior to Apple showing the way that it is not only possible, but perhaps, better than a QWERTY keyboard. The HP TouchSmart310 PC, being the latest model from the world’s largest computer manufacturer, will naturally come pre-loaded with the most advanced version of the company's exclusive TouchSmart software to date. It not only offers a basic computing solution to homes, it will also double up as an anchor of one's digital lifestyle. The HP TouchSmart310 PC will also come with the HP TouchSmart Apps Center which delivers one-touch access to free and subscription-based applications.

Let us take a look at the latest version of HP TouchSmart software. It will go about transforming the desktop into a "Magic Canvas" which allows one to freely drag applications, music, photos, videos and web content straight onto the desktop as "Magnets". The inclusion of multilayered wallpapers will add further depth and perspective to the screen, while both new "Carousel" and "Magic Menu" options enable users to easily locate applications and content using not a mouse, but through your finger – now how about that? Of course, we believe parents who get this for their kids would have a strict “no food” policy when using the computer, since it goes without saying a greasy display is not entirely nice to look at. Either way, it would be wise to have some cleaning cloths lying around to get rid of fingerprints each time someone wants to drop by your home.

The HP TouchSmart310 desktop PC is tipped to hit the market on the 22nd of this month for $699.99, and the price will naturally rise upwards if you decide to tweak with what it comes with underneath the hood.

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Gadget Thumbnails for 20-Sep-2010

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 10:01 PM PDT

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Casio Exilim EX-Z16 enters digital camera market

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Casio has further expanded its Exilim range of digital cameras by rolling out the EX-Z16. This will be an entry level shooter, but be assured that it won’t be a slouch in terms of performance. Expect sleek design to merge with a wide range of easy-to-use capabilities, where among them include Easy Mode, YouTube capture and a simplified user interface. Sounds perfect to get those who are new to the world of digital photography to get started off on the right footing before they move on to other kinds of more advanced hardware.

Just what does the Exilim EX-Z16 offer? We’re talking about 12-megapixels of shooting goodness, alongside 3x optical and 4x digital zoom capabilities. Thanks to the inclusion of Easy Mode, this special interface will deliver a simplified menu, dedicated movie button, and a YouTube capture feature which lets you record and share live-action videos using but a few clicks. Basically, this is so easy to use that the only settings you need to adjust on the 2.7-inch high-density LCD touchscreen display would be the image size, flash and self timer, while te EX-Z16 figures out the rest.

All recorded video has been optimized to a web-friendly 640 x 480, H.264 format, making it a snap to transfer the latest family happenings and precious memories over to YouTube without missing a beat, thanks to Casio’s very own YouTube Uploader software. All it takes would be a few mouse clicks for you to share the latest events with the rest of the world. Not only that, Best Shot Function will be able to deliver beautiful photos with but a touch, since the camera itself will analyze your scene automatically, adjusting the settings accordingly for the best image captured possible. This also applies when you are recording down stuff on vide, and with face detection, auto focus and exposure settings applied to 23 types of scenes, you can be sure that the final product, even in the hands of a beginner, won’t look too shabby after all. Expect to see the Casio Exilim EX-Z16 to hit the market this September for $99.99.

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SEIL Bag Concept could make riding a bicycle easier

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 10:45 PM PDT

Getting up and about on a bicycle is something that you might want to consider if you have a heart for the environment, and want to do your bit to help reduce carbon emissions worldwide. Well, one thing’s for sure, there are no indicators to let other motorists know where you’re turning on the road, which is why the SEIL Bag Concept might just do the trick. Winner of a 2010 Red Dot Design award, the SEIL (Safe Enjoy Interact Light) Bag Concept is the brainchild of Lee Myung Su where it allows you to signal your future direction via an LED-enabled backpack, which will be accompanied by a detachable wireless remote that can be mounted on the bicycle’s handlebars. It will also inform those behind you that you have slammed on the brakes in order to slow down and avoid an accident.

Source: OhGizmo!

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Mister Tenderizer for Meats

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 10:45 PM PDT

Who do you call when you want to have a slab of prime cut to be tenderized before cooking it for the family? Well, you might not be able to enlist the help of Mr. Husband all the time, so this is where Mister Tenderizer comes in. Yes sir, this allows you to go ahead and tenderize to your heart’s content without the need for chemicals or dangerous blades. Go ahead, flatten all the meat you want without pounding or hammering, and then you can follow that up by marinating said meat in your secret, special sauce deep into the meat surface. The Mister Tenderizer has been touted to be suitable for chicken breast, flank steak, veal, turkey, venison and other wild game, where it will retail for $24.98.

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Casio EXILIM EX-H20G Hybrid GPS Digital Camera

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 10:31 PM PDT

Casio scores another world’s first with the EXILIM EX-H20G Hybrid GPS digital camera, making it the ideal traveling companion. Why do we say so? Well, the integrated Hybrid GPS system will deliver ultra-precise location data for the geotagging of photos and videos. Sounds normal, but you would be stoked to know that this is also the first camera that is able to geotag indoors. Yup, we’ve said it – you can even go into your home without missing a beat, snapping away happily while having those images tagged. Apart from that, you can also view your location on the camera itself thanks to a pre-loaded map on the EX-H20G.

Geotagging has certainly been made all the more popular these days thanks to the introduction of photo-sharing Web sites, and consumers do take the effort and time to do more with their images. The Casio Exilim EX-H20G intends to take the geotagging experience to a new level, whereby it will incorporate exciting technologies to make the entire process fun, easy and completely seamless. How does it work indoors, you ask? Well, that is why it was dubbed the “Hybrid GPS system”, merging GPS with autonomic positioning, where it is made possible thanks to an internal motion sensor. This allows the EX-H20G to track a user's last known satellite-acquired position against map data stored in the camera's internal memory, no matter if you are indoors or not. Not only that, the camera itself comes pre-loaded with information regarding 10,000 sightseeing photo spots worldside, and each time you are within range of one of these photo spots, the EX-H20G will automatically alert you, letting you know that you’re standing on the site of a point-of-interest.

This might just change the way you snap photos as you will probably want to make full use of the Hybrid GPS system, changing the way you travel and plan your holidays. We wonder whether this consumer level feature will ever make its way to the DSLR market, or would DSLRs remain within the realm of serious folk who do not want something like a GPS system interfere with its final results? Only time will tell, but we know that this 14.1-megapixel shooter will hit the market later this November for $349.95.

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Memorex Mirror for Photos makes it a snap to backup photos

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 10:12 PM PDT

With the advent of digital cameras, it is extremely easy to amass a really, really large collection of digital photographs. There is one problem to all of this though – we’re talking about storage space. Unless you have a really good system that will make it easy not only for you but for others who come after you to be able to decipher just which photo goes where in a whole gamut of directories, it might be better to enlist outside help such as the Memorex Mirror for Photos to do the job. This unique solution delivers the option of swiftly and safely making a backup of your ever-growing digital photo collection. You will need to perform a quick, one-time software installation before the Memorex Mirror for Photos external hard drive is able to automatically back up photos whenever it is hooked up to your computer, all without going through the hassle of opening a range of settings, dialogs or even to navigate multiple menus.

Mirror for Photos has been touted to be a fast, smart and maintenance-free method when it comes to photo backup, and it certainly removes all the guesswork when it comes to protecting your precious memories. Integrated software will run by itself the moment the Memorex Mirror finds itself connected to a PC or Mac, where it will go about its task of tracking down photos and making a backup copy. This does away with the need to back up photos each time they are uploaded to a computer, thanks to its unique monitoring feature.

Not only does Mirror for Photos help you save time, it also saves space on your desktop as well courtesy of its compact, space-saving design which measures at 3 x 5 x 1/2 inches. Part of this is because there is no need for power cords, courtesy of its USB-bus powered connection. This makes it a whole lot more convenient to tote around whenever you travel. Memorex Mirror for Photos will come in 320GB, 500GB and 640GB capacities, where it will retail for $79.99, $99.99 and $119.99, respectively.

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HRP-4 robot strutting the stage

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 08:11 PM PDT

I have seen a lot of terrific robots in my years of reporting here. They come in all shapes and sizes, and this HRP-4 has to be the most human.

There is a video of this thing after the jump if you want to see it in action, and it does a lot of action. In fact, it looks like Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Tecnology (AIST) and Kawada Industries have created a Cylon robot pulled straight out of Caprica. I think he’s prepping to join the Power Rangers.

As you can see, the motions of the HRP-4 are quite fluid. I’m going to steal a line from Blade Runner and venture to say that it is “more human than human”.

Yes, this is probably the part where we see the robot body doing everything human, and then we humans decide to give it some kind of brain. Well, science-fiction movies have shown us where this is going.

After all, my Source says that these robots have been made to replace Japanese workers. Yeah, I’m not looking forward to all those human workers not being able to keep up. Domo Arigoto Mr. Roboto!

Of course, these robots move so fluidly that the robot dance is going to have to change its name once these things get mass produced.

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Spy Watch from Jakks Pacific

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 07:34 PM PDT

It has been a while since we have reported on our friends from Wild Planet with their Spy Gear line. The last time was with the Wild Planet Spy Video TRAKR.

This looks like something that Spy Gear would put out, but it is from Jakks Pacific. This is a spy watch that has an audio recorder that can do three hours of audio. It also has a camera lens capable of 20 minutes of video footage, and it can do still photos as well.

Since this is a Spy Watch, it has a feature that James Bond would love. It has a snake-cam that will allow you to see around corners.

All of your incriminating spy videos can be watched on the 1.4 inch screen, only. Yeah, it doesn’t look like you record anything to a microSD or anything.

Is it just me, or does this look a certain watch that one of the Spy Kids wore in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams? Granted, I thought that was the worst one of the trilogy, but it did introduce us to a spy watch that was so advanced that “it can do everything but tell time”.

This one tells time and more. It costs $49.99 and is available now.

Source

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Poor Little Goldfish Sink

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 07:05 PM PDT

This particular gadget illustrates how important it is to conserve water. When you are using this sink to wash your hands, the fish loses its real estate if you take too much time.

Yes, the water level in the fish bowl will actually go down if you are scrubbing your hands too long. In case you are wondering, there are safety features so the fish won’t have all of its precious water taken away.

Just to let you know, you are not using the same water that a fish inhabiting. It’s just made to appear that way. The truth is the fish water drains underneath the sink, and then will return to normal.

This Poor Little Fishbowl sink is still a concept from Chinese designer Yan Lu, and it really isn’t made to replace every sink. In fact, I would best classify it as some sort of art project with a very obvious message.

I suppose that if one were to mass-produce these things, they could be put into schools. Just think of all the kids who would think that their water wasting is draining the ocean dry.

I remember my first grade teacher warned us about spending too much time at the water fountain. She said we would “drink the ocean”. Just imagine if my teacher had this Poor Little Fishbowl concept. Talk about a terrific visual illustration on water wastage.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010