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- Ion Audio’s COZ-E: The Electric Snuggie
- Sharp unveils the Galapagos 003SH and 005SH, with glasses-free 3D screens
- University of Arizona working on Holographic Telecommuting
- Monster High iCoffin by Mattel – because being dead is cool!?
- Digital License Plates with Pop Up Ads? – Really?
- Gadget Thumbnails for 03-Nov-2010
- Able Planet Extreme Foldable Active Noise Canceling Headphones
| Ion Audio’s COZ-E: The Electric Snuggie Posted: 04 Nov 2010 04:37 PM PDT
The COZ-E is essentially an electric blanket with sleeves, and it has a control pad with a green light for low heat, a yellow light for medium heat, and a red light for high heat. I got a chance to try it out, and I found that the COZ-E did not fit very well. I found that it draped all over the place, making it difficult to walk. I believe that I was suppose to wear it so it opens in the back, so if I was on a couch or chair, the COZ-E would totally cover me. If I wore it so the opening is in front, it is like a small robe without a sash. Also, I was disappointed that the COZ-E had to be plugged into the wall. It means that the user has to unplug it whenever he or she has to get up and walk around, and there is no pocket to put the cord. This cord to the COZ-E doesn’t detach easily, either. Perhaps the future COZ-E could be battery powered. I realize that I haven’t said many positive things about the COZ-E, but much of this is because I am sort of negative toward “Snuggie culture”. My admittedly biased point-of-view just sees the people using Snuggies as this pure sedentary people. However, I realize I need to get over that (probably), and if you do want a COZ-E, you should be able to purchase it on Ion Audio’s site for about $49.95. Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ Ion Audio’s COZ-E: The Electric Snuggie copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Sharp unveils the Galapagos 003SH and 005SH, with glasses-free 3D screens Posted: 04 Nov 2010 04:01 PM PDT
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.
These two phones will be available from SoftBank mobile, Japan’s third largest mobile carrier. The 003SH is set for next month while the 005SH will launch sometime in February. I am wondering if this is a signal to cell phone companies to make displays in glass-free 3D, just like all displays are in color now instead of monochromatic. Yet another development in technology that will soon turn your present phone into a dinosaur. Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ Sharp unveils the Galapagos 003SH and 005SH, with glasses-free 3D screens copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| University of Arizona working on Holographic Telecommuting Posted: 04 Nov 2010 03:28 PM PDT
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. It requires the setup of about 16 different holographic cameras in a semi circle format around the callers. These specialized cameras then shoot an individual image, and then store the images in such a way so a new holographic “frame” can show up every 2 seconds. Keep in mind that most video is shown at 30 frames per second, so you would probably see the lag time of these current holographic calls. However, it used to be the image refresh on a holographic set-up such as this was once every 4 minutes. Well, I suppose that we can all imagine the world this perfected holographic telecommuting technology will create. I can’t wait to see the new holographic online world. Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ University of Arizona working on Holographic Telecommuting copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Monster High iCoffin by Mattel – because being dead is cool!? Posted: 04 Nov 2010 01:07 PM PDT
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. Fans can access a website that offers webisodes, games and bios, enjoy books, music videos and a television show. The series is based around a high school where the students and staff are made up primarily of characters that are the children of famous movie monsters. Really? Touted as the "must have accessory for every gadget ghoul" The iCoffin is black and pink with slide out keyboard access and adorned with a cool skull accompanied by a sophisticated pink bow, this device will help your little ones keep up on all the Monster High gossip, allows them to "text" the Monster High students and play electronic games like: Fortune Skull, Hangman and Locker Slam. It "receives" messages too, keeping them up to date with all the latest Monster happenings. If the early customer reviews on this thing are any indication, this things gonna be a hit. The verdict is in, dead is indeed cool. Available now, for $24.99from Mattel (via monsterhigh.com)
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| Digital License Plates with Pop Up Ads? – Really? Posted: 04 Nov 2010 09:20 AM PDT
California, the first US states 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. A bill is currently in the state assembly that, if passed will pave the way for for this new technology to be studied for safety and effectiveness, even the California State Highway Patrol will be consulted, at the manufacturers cost, to determine their viability. It seems that other states are researching the feasibility of sprucing up the back of our beloved cars and the income stream they may, or may not represent, so digital license plates really could be the wave of the future. It could be useful, I suppose, in broadcasting Amber Alerts or maybe the cops can broadcast a message to a felons plate and make it flash "most wanted" or "this car is stolen" okay, probably not, the whole thing just sounds dumb, which means it will probably happen, right? Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool  [ Digital License Plates with Pop Up Ads? – Really? copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Gadget Thumbnails for 03-Nov-2010 Posted: 03 Nov 2010 10:01 PM PDT
Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ Gadget Thumbnails for 03-Nov-2010 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Able Planet Extreme Foldable Active Noise Canceling Headphones Posted: 03 Nov 2010 06:25 PM PDT
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. Unlike most of the headphones in the Able Planet series, the Extreme Foldable Active Noise Canceling Headphones come in more colors than just black. As you can see in this photo, it comes in white, black, and red, as well as pink/gray/black, red/black/white, and turquoise/black/white. The product has won many awards, including 25 International CES and CTIA awards for its state-of-the-art active noise cancellation (ANC). The Extreme Foldable Active Noise Cancelling Headphones can be purchased on the Able Planet website now. It costs about $149.99 and requires one AAA battery, which is included. Also included in the unit is a soft carrying pouch and a 1/4 Home Stereo adapter. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Able Planet Extreme Foldable Active Noise Canceling Headphones copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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I suppose that I couldn’t come up with a better description of the COZ-E other than “an electric Snuggie”. 
Sharp has recently unveiled some interesting smartphones that have a huge selling point: glasses-free 3D screens. 
The 005SH has pretty much the exact same features, but it comes with a “QWERTY keyboard with 4-way D-pad”. It also has a microSDHC slot for 32GB memory enhancement. The camera is also different at 8 Megapixels, but it has the 720p video capability. 
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. 
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