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- Vuzix 920AR augmented reality glasses
- Hovercam scans documents quickly, takes up less space
- Chargepod gets an upgrade
- The Solar Powered Bottle Boat Kit
- Steering Wheel Remote Control with Bluetooth
- Gadget Thumbnails for 27-Jan-2010
- Macally PowerGo 3-in-1 USB Back Up Battery
| Vuzix 920AR augmented reality glasses Posted: 28 Jan 2010 03:27 PM PST
Well, if he wanted his augmented reality today, he could have probably used the Vuzix Wrap 920AR glasses. We have covered Vuzix’s products before, and their present models simply have LCDs at the eyes as well as headphones on the frames, so a user can watch their video on the road as a very private experience. The last time we cover Vuzix and augmented reality, it was at GDC 2009. Well, they were up to some new tricks at CES 2010. Hit the jump if you want to see a video of it. The Wrap 920AR has a camera that can capture video a 752 x 480 resolution at 60fps, and combine it with a 1504 x 480 stereoscopic 3D image. You can see on the video some guy playing some sort of game with the goggles. You will notice the man playing the game is doing nothing but looking at a bunch of strange symbols. These are the augmented reality codes that we have seen before on other entertaining applications, and the Wrap 920AR has many uses, but we already covered that with the short film. It should be out in March, but my source doesn’t have a price.
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| Hovercam scans documents quickly, takes up less space Posted: 28 Jan 2010 02:58 PM PST
My printer is only a year old, and by the time it is finished scanning a document, I suddenly remember that I started printing. Scanners are also bulky, and take up a lot of space. This is not the case with the Hovercam Scanner. Just to let you know, there is no hovering technology involved to make the scanner float in air, but it is way more advanced than most scanners. As you can see, the Hovercam takes up less room, and you can see a long digital camera atop the mast on this thing. The user sticks their document or anything underneath that camera, and an image is scanned and photographed in seconds rather than the slow minutes of most scanners. The Hovercam is designed by Pathway Innovations, and saves the scans in RIA (Rich Internet Application). Images can then be dragged and dropped into folders and then turned into PDFs. The Hovercam also has a built-in microphone which makes it a visual presenter much better than those overhead projectors. There is also a version called the CardPro that is also a great device for scanning business cards. A Hovercam for home use, the X300, sells for about $139.99. The Office model, the X500, sells for about $199.99, and the previously mentioned CardPro sells for $79.99. Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ Hovercam scans documents quickly, takes up less space copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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| Posted: 28 Jan 2010 01:40 PM PST
This isn’t the first Chargepod to be released. The last one covered 6 cellphones at a time, but it’s about a $40 gadget. Now this new Chargepod will charge even bigger gadgets and at an even larger price. Sure it’ll make it possible to carry less chargers when you’re traveling, which is ideal with a big family of gadget lovers. However, it’s a convenience that’ll cost you. This one will give your cellphone, laptop, camera and other devices the power that they crave. All of those devices plug into the Chargepod and the Chargepod itself only takes up one of your outlets. You’ll need different cable tips to accommodate your different devices and each one will probably cost you about $10 a piece. Then for the device itself it’ll cost you about $200. It’s not exactly a bargain, but if you’re in desperate need of something like this then at least your gadgets will stay up and running after you fork out the cash. Source: GeekyGadgets Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Chargepod gets an upgrade copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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| The Solar Powered Bottle Boat Kit Posted: 28 Jan 2010 01:05 PM PST
Although you probably couldn’t pay me to go near water as cold as it is outside, eventually it will warm up again. At least I’m pretty sure it will. Once that happens you might want to pick up one of these Solar Bottle Boat Kits to give you something to do while you’re near some water in the middle of the summer. It’ll give you something to play with, plus the joy of knowing that you built it yourself. The boat uses a solar panel on the top to keep itself powered. Don’t worry all of the technology that goes into the kit is completely waterproof. It’s all made with water usage in mind. All you need to get that’s outside of the kit is a plastic soda bottle. There are a total of 3 different boat designs for you to choose from. The kit comes with a solar panel, wires, motor, propellers, tape, shafts and other various odds and ends. You can purchase the kit for $24.95 from the Solar Sphere. Source: EnviroGadget Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ The Solar Powered Bottle Boat Kit copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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| Steering Wheel Remote Control with Bluetooth Posted: 28 Jan 2010 11:23 AM PST
If you drive a nice enough car, most of them come with a way to control your radio without ever having to remove your hands from the steering wheel. Although a built-in method is definitely ideal, this one would be a great way to give yourself a happy medium without spending a fortune just buying a new car. It attaches to your car’s steering wheel and allows for you to adjust the volume and change the songs. The remote control also has Bluetooth and is of course compatible with all Bluetooth phones. It supports last call re-dial as well as voice dialing functions. It also has an integrated FM transmitter that supports line-in and audio-out USB port and SD/MMC card slot. It has CVC technology that’s supposed to get rid of any noise and echoes. You can purchase one of these for $39.99 through Amazon. Source: GadgetGrid  Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ Steering Wheel Remote Control with Bluetooth copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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| Gadget Thumbnails for 27-Jan-2010 Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:01 PM PST Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ Gadget Thumbnails for 27-Jan-2010 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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| Macally PowerGo 3-in-1 USB Back Up Battery Posted: 27 Jan 2010 04:17 PM PST
Those of you that have multiple gadgets, which is pretty much everyone these days, could probably use something to simplify your charging rituals. This 3-in-1 battery charger might be just the thing to make life a little bit easier. It’ll make it possible for you to charge all different types of gadgets through multiple power sources. It’ll charge anything you own that could plug into a regular USB port, a Mini-B USB and then finally a Micro USB port. That’ll allow for you to charge things like smart phones in addition to your small portable devices. There is an interchangeable AC wall plug as well as a DC car plug to get the power to the battery charger. Making it possible to charge it both while you’re on the go or just away from a computer within your home. You can purchase it for $49.99 through Amazon. Source: TechFresh Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Macally PowerGo 3-in-1 USB Back Up Battery copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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