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Check out this 26 foot snakebot camera!
Wilson Sleek boosts your smartphone antenna
We go literally hands-on with the iPad Strap
Lomo Actionsampler
Pop Art Toaster
Gadget Thumbnails for 13-Mar-2011
CyberPower throws in world’s fastest graphics card into new offerings
Fly like an eagle with Hammacher
Dr. Freuds Therapy Ball – “Go to Your Happy Place”
Grace Digital rolls out remote control app for the Android Market
Blackbird Fly Camera

Posted: 14 Mar 2011 05:28 PM PDT

Even though I am based in the United States, I am constantly thinking about Japan after the tsunami and earthquake.

A while ago, we reported on a snake-like robot known as the Omnitread that is essentially a train of treaded cars that can got through rubble. It is a design that I have seen before in the Firegard, and this model here.

This particular device is a self-propelled snakebot developed by Satoshi Tadokoro, and it also has the ability to burrow through collapsed buildings. A light and a camera will show what is buried underneath.

There are no treads on this particular thing, but it uses motorized nylon bristles to make it crawl through tight places. It can take very tight turns, and I would imagine that it can return with information needed to perform a rescue.

It looks like the designer used a caterpillar for inspiration, and this looks like what a caterpillar would look like if it had legs all over its body instead of just its underbelly.

I completely agree with my Source and say that yes, I hope this snakebot was looking for people under the rubble in Japan right now. I could use a bit of hope in the midst of seeing the devastation there.

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Wilson Sleek boosts your smartphone antenna

Posted: 14 Mar 2011 04:59 PM PDT

I have been trying for a while, but I finally got to go hands-on with the Sleek, a signal-boosting antenna for smartphones from Wilson.

The Sleek is designed for use with an automobile. It comes with an antenna that suction cups to the car roof and communicates with the cellular site. It also includes another amplifier that works like a cellular phone cradle, and is powered by through the cigarette lighter that boosts the signal to and from a cell site.

Wilson’s Sleek connects to the smartphone with a mini USB cable, so it will power the cell phone while you are driving. With the help of a Bluetooth headset or a smartphone on speaker, you can have a long conversation for a long drive through “dead zones”.

I wish I had a chance to try this out on some long distance trip. Recently, I drove from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, and I talked on the phone most of the way there. I was surprised that I had clear reception on my Droid X Android phone and didn’t cut out, even though there isn’t much in between those major cities.

If you have a long drive ahead of you through “nowhere”, you might want to get this Wilson Sleek, you should be able to purchase it on Amazon for about $79.99, marked down from $129.95.

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We go literally hands-on with the iPad Strap

Posted: 14 Mar 2011 04:30 PM PDT

I realize that there are a lot of beautiful things to look at in this picture, but focus on the thing that is sticking to this handsome blogger’s hand.

That is an iPad, and it is attached to my hand via the iPad Strap. Allow me to give it the proper introduction: In a world full of complex gadgets, a simple gadget accessory can change the world.

The iPad Strap is designed for those who really need to have it attached to their wrist because they want to show it off or they are always working on it. It is just a strap that tucks onto the corners so it is a tight fit, but you won’t have to worry about dropping your favorite Apple tablet.

This especially comes in handy for typing on the iPad with one hand, as it is difficult to keep the iPad still, even when it is on your lap. Best of all, the iPad strap is completely ambidextrous, but has to be adjusted properly to fit the left and right hand.

According to the official site, the iPad Strap is available for about $34.95. That might seem a lot for what is essentially an elastic strap, but when you think about it, the convenience of it is worth paying for.

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Lomo Actionsampler

Posted: 14 Mar 2011 06:00 AM PDT

Ever heard of Lomography? If you want to jump on this particular niche hobby, then you might want to check out and see what the £24.99 Lomo Actionsampler is able to offer. This unique shooter lets you shoot up to four photos at once instead of just one. This is made possible thanks to a quartet of individual lenses, where you will be able to cram in four photos into each frame of your 35mm film.

This is a casual device which is perfect for capturing fleeting moments or fast-moving subjects, and being extremely lightweight compared to your standard point and shoot device, it is a snap and joy to tote around. All you need to do is press the button and the moment is preserved for all eternity. If your subject isn't moving, you can always introduce motion by taking the proactive step of waving the camera around or even something crazy like jumping off a wall.

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Pop Art Toaster

Posted: 14 Mar 2011 05:30 AM PDT

Introduce some fun during breakfast time with the Pop Art Toaster, where it will come in a 1950′s inspired design not to mention cool-to-touch plastic finish with chrome accents for that added touch of class. Of course, breakfast will never be the same ever again with this, since you will be able to include inserts burns of “Bite Me” or “Ugh…” coupled with a frownie on your morning toast.

Retailing for $44.99 a pop, it will definitely introduce a whole new way of eating breakfast for the rest of your family. The morning routine will never be the same as your cup of coffee, plate of toast, morning paper are augmented with newly “composed” messages that might just jolt that sleepy head into a brand new day. These templates can always be removed if someone more serious and senior in your family decides to drop by…

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Gadget Thumbnails for 13-Mar-2011

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 10:01 PM PDT

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CyberPower throws in world’s fastest graphics card into new offerings

Posted: 14 Mar 2011 05:00 AM PDT

When it comes to the world of competitive PC gaming, you can be sure that most folks would want nothing but the very best inside the chassis of their machines. Of course, you would not only enjoy the benefits of a large screen display by seeing more pixels than your opponents, having the right kind of keyboard and mouse combination would also go a long, long way in helping you achieve digital domination among your peers.

One important component that cannot be overlooked (apart from the processor of choice, of course) would be the graphics card – now, CyberPower intends to deliver nothing but the very best for its customers by announcing a series of high-end desktop gaming PCs which are based on AMD’s new Radeon HD 6990 graphics card, and it is with solid backing that AMD has called that as the “world’s fastest.”

CyberPower will make available the new Radeon HD 6990 graphics card through its entire lineup of desktop gaming PCs, ranging from the Gamer Dragon and Ultra all the way to its extreme Fang EVO Series. Of course, you can be sure that such performance will not come cheap, with the starting price for a CyberPower Radeon HD 6990-based system standing at $1,399, going north from there.

Just what makes the Radeon HD 6990 so special? For starters, it comes with a couple of Cayman GPUs which have been clocked at 830MHz, 3072 stream processors, 192 texture units, two 256-bit memory channels, and 4GBs of GDDR5 running at 5000MHz. Apart from that, if you think that you are still performance starved, there is the option to bump up the speed by a simple flip of a switch on top of the card in order to enable the built-in overclocking mode – that alone will boost the clock frequency to 880MHz. If you decide to run that with another Radeon 6990 in a Quad CrossFire configuration, your rig will hit a performance boost from 60% to 100% on extremely high-resolution applications.

All CyberPower machines will come pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Operating System with Service Pack 1 in order to enhance your gaming and multimedia experience, accompanied by an industry-best 3-year limited warranty and free lifetime phone support.

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Fly like an eagle with Hammacher

Posted: 14 Mar 2011 03:01 AM PDT

Remember the R. Kelly hit song, “Fly like an eagle”? Well, with those living in the northern hemisphere swinging into spring, it makes perfect sense to start planning on how you are going to spend more time outdoors with your loved ones – be it a picnic or just playing catch. Well, Hammacher has a new toy for you to, er, toy around with, where we’re talking about the 9 1/2′ Remote Controlled Bald Eagle.

Now this American icon will now come in the form of a toy, where it boasts of the form of an engine and propeller-powered prodigious avian which is capable of soaring up to 100′ in the air. Meant to create and inspire awe from all who see it, the eagle’s 9 1/2′ wingspan is capable of creating an airfoil which will catch the wind to provide lift and enable broad turns. More on this pretty unique toy in the extended post if your interest has been piqued.

The 9 1/2′ Remote Controlled Bald Eagle’s engine will tip the scales at less than one ounce, but this is a case of not judging a book by its cover – or rather, a toy by its engine. Capable of generating over 30X its weight in thrust despite its size to replicate the bird of prey’s rapid dives and powerful soaring, you can be sure that the “Remote Controlled Bald Eagle performs swift loops and it even hovers in-place against the wind like a real eagle” – at least that is what is claimed by Hammacher Schlemmer’s General Manager, Fred Berns.

The transmitter trim controls will be able to deliver precise adjustment of the propeller in order to move the eagle left, right, up, or down in mid-flight. It is made up of a carbon fiber frame alongside a rip stop nylon and polyester body, letting the eagle fly in moderate winds of up to 10 mph, while withstanding turbulent landings.

For those who are interested, you will be able to pick up the 9 1/2′ Remote Controlled Bald Eagle for $499.95. Not exactly the cheapest gadget or toy out there for your kid, and you would do well to fly this under adult supervision since it does look pretty fragile at times. Hopefully other eagles won’t mistake it for a rival and start attacking it.

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Dr. Freuds Therapy Ball – “Go to Your Happy Place”

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 07:45 PM PDT

It's probably no surprise to anyone that I'm not quite right. Anyone that actually knows me, can certainly substantiate in a million ways just how, let's call it "different" I am from say… oh, the rest of all mankind. That being said, they are my friends, and like me, because of, or maybe in spite of, whatever it is that my parents did to me as a child. Don't get me wrong, they are the most wonderful loving parents, that being said, whatever the heck is wrong with me, is their fault.

Enter Dr. Freud's Therapy ball, gone are the days when one must make it to scheduled appointments and pay ridiculous fees at the therapists office, and let's face it, those appointments are never when you REALLY need to talk to someone, like in the middle of the night when you're hearing the voices again, and this time there telling you your pet turtle is evil. This Magic 8 type ball responds to your concerns and confessions with impartial,yet engaged objectivity. You need to simply shake this black plastic ball and then read over twenty different responses such as ”How did that make you feel?” or ‘Talk about your mother.”

So, in the privacy of your own home, you can work through your inner demons and maybe stop the voices, or at least stop listening to them, all without the pesky parking problems and insurance deductibles. Also available are the Affirmation Ball (that will throw some wonderful compliments your way), the Instant Excuse Ball (to keep you out of trouble) and the Wall Street Guru Ball (for better than average investment advice), all the tools you need, to live your best life, for less than $8 bucks each, at www.mcphee.com

Note: Dr. Freud’s Therapy Ball should never be substituted for real medical advice, however the Wall Street Guru Ball might be another story. Now I need to go, the turtle is up to no good.

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Grace Digital rolls out remote control app for the Android Market

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 12:30 PM PDT

Folks who are rocking to the world of Android smartphones as well as its growing Android Market presence will be pleased to know that there is another innovative piece of software coming your way thanks to Grace Digital, where the company’s innovative remote control application will offer users control over key internet radio functions including power, volume, channel selection, presets, alarm management, not to mention a whole host of other features.

Even better news is this – the Grace Digital Remote Control App is now available as a free download on the Android Market, so you need not worry about forking out additional dough after paying so much for a high end Android-powered device already.

According to Greg Fadul Chief Marketing Officer at Grace Digital Audio, "With Android recently surpassing RIM as the most popular mobile platform in the United States, we are extremely excited to provide remote control functions for not just Apple, but now Android users as well. There are now more than 65 million smartphones in the United States and Grace is proud to say that over half are compatible with the entire family of Grace Digital internet radios, tuners, and streamers."

Thanks to Grace Digital's free Android Remote App, users are now able to control one or more Grace Digital radios, all straight from the comfort of their smartphone. It is a snap to navigate through your home's internet radio setup thanks to the convenience of Grace's multiple device remote application. Among the other Android Remote App controls include volume, presets, power, station search and alarm settings amongst others.

As for Grace Digital's range of internet radios which lets one access the world's leading free internet radio providers, they include Pandora, iheartradio, CNN, CBS radio, NBC, Clear Channel, AOL, NPR, FOX, BBC, Weatherbug, and more than 50,000 radio stations, podcast, and on demand content from around the corner to around the world. Of course, if you’re feeling flush, there are always premium pay services such as Live365, mp3tunes.com, Rhapsody and SiriusXM Internet Radio.

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Blackbird Fly Camera

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 12:00 PM PDT

Here is something modern and yet has a twist of retro for those who love nostalgic moments in their lives – we’re talking about the Blackbird Fly Camera, which is actually a Twin Reflex 35mm Plastic Camera which is available from the good people over at Firebox. Currently available for pre-order, Firebox will let you know in your inbox when it is ready for shipping.

At one glance, you can more or less tell that this is one stylish device which will succeed all the other classic snappers of yore including the Holga and Rolleiflex, where the Blackbird Fly Camera intends to bring classic methods to a new generation of shutterbugs. Of course, this doesn’t mean an elite club of sorts is created, as anyone who is a casual photographer can also drop their money on this puppy to expand their horizons.

Pretty similar to its Rolleiflex predecessors, the Blackbird Fly will feature a couple of objective lenses, where one is used for taking the photograph while the other is meant for a top-down viewfinder. Look into the top of the camera if you want to view your image on a matter focusing screen, right before taking the photograph. You might be interested to know that this does not run on any batteries at all, and without an LCD display to power, that’s just more good news for your pockets. Yup, this is nothing but a piece of old-school innovation in a modern shell.

Each camera will ship with a lens cap, strap, square frame mask and operation manual to get you started right out of the box. What makes the Blackbird Fly Camera different from most of the other Twin Lens Reflex cameras would be the fact that it does not use the hard-to-find 120mm film format, but rather, the much more common 35mm film, making the process of purchasing new rolls and developing your prints a snap.

On the other hand, you will still be able to retain the classic look of photographs by using this format as the Blackbird Fly is able to shoot in three different formats: Normal 35mm (24mm x 36mm), Square (24mm x 24mm), or Large Square (36mm x 36mm). Seems to be going for a song at £69.99, don’t you think so?

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