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Thursday, December 22, 2011

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Last Orders for Xmas from ThinkGeek
Zazzle Realview shows what the poster will look like on your wall, with augmented reality
The spnKiX Electric Motorized Skates
Super Bowl XLVI to be streamed live!
Archos 70b can be yours for two Benjamins
Quneo Music Software/Hardware Pad Controller

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 08:27 AM PST

It is not too late to let thinkgeek.com help you have a Merry Christmas! Order by 12pm EST Thursday 12/22, ship overnight and get the gifts under the tree in time. With the variety and selection of cool gifts available you are bound to find something for everyone on your list.

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Zazzle Realview shows what the poster will look like on your wall, with augmented reality

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 06:30 AM PST

Augmented reality can produce some really interesting applications, and Zazzle’s Realview technology is giving us yet another new use for it.

Have you ever wanted to put a poster on your wall, but were not certain how it would look when it was actually there? Fortunately, Zazzle prints has the solution to your problem, as augmented reality shows what it would actually look like.

All that is required is to download the Zazzle Wall Maker and you can see Zazzle Prints and Wrapped Canvas with over 80 different frames and 40 different mats. Then you print out the next biggest thing as a small QR Code and tape it on your wall where you want it. The next step is to take a picture of your wall, which can be done at any angle. Upload that image to Zazzle, and you will see if that new poster will “bring the room together”.

If you want to see what Zazzle has to offer, head on over to the official site and check the five categories below of Fine Art, Modern Art, Photography, Collections, and Music Posters. The actual posters are of varying sizes and prices, and there are quite a few of them to pick from.

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The spnKiX Electric Motorized Skates

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 06:15 AM PST

Just so we can get this out of the way, this is one of those KickStarter projects. You know, the type that require your funding in order to get it on the market, and you might be guaranteed the first one if you pledge enough money?

This is the spnKiX, and it is a pair of electric roller skates. I guess those Segways were not enough for us, and we had to come up with some form of single human transportation.

The spnKiX are capable of about ten miles per hour, and they can only travel about two or three miles before the battery runs out. Want to go further? Well, you will have to wait about two hours as the lithium ion battery charges.

So I guess what we are looking at is way to get around for short distances. For example, if you only have a few miles to go to work, you can charge them up while you are on the job and electro-skate home.

If you pledge about $375 at the Kickstarter site, you will find that you can get yourself a pair after the Kickstarter member raises $25,000 for production. If you are willing to pledge about $950, then you can get a special edition with matte black wheels.

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Super Bowl XLVI to be streamed live!

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 06:00 AM PST

For the first time in history, the biggest game in the United States is going to be streamed live to computers and mobile devices.

Here is the catch. If you want to view the championship NFL game of the year on a mobile device, then you had better have a Verizon phone and access to the NFL Mobile app.

I suppose that we should have seen a streaming Superbowl coming, as NBC is already doing web streaming on Sunday Night broadcasts, and they happen to be the network that is televising the big game this year.

Yes, it looks like the stars have aligned to give football fans what they want, except there is one thing that the live stream won’t give you: the commercials. I find that very hard to believe, as advertisers pay millions of dollars for seconds of airtime. I wouldn’t be surprised if some ads got on there somehow, as Superbowl commercials are legendary.

If it ends up that you don’t get those award-winning Super Bowl commercials, then you might like the usual NBC streaming features with DVR controls, different camera angles, highlights, statistics, as well as other bonuses.

I’m sure that a lot of football fans are rejoicing right now, and I am sure that soon every major sporting event from the World Cup to the World Series.

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Archos 70b can be yours for two Benjamins

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 05:30 AM PST

If you are in the market for a new tablet that will not break the bank, I am quite sure that Archos’ latest release is right up up your alley – after all, you need not pay more than $200 for an Android 3.2 Honeycomb powered tablet, making it the cheapest tablet in its class that runs on that particular version of the operating system. The latest release is known as the Archos 70b Internet tablet, and just in case it looks really familiar to those of you who are tablet fans, that is because this is but an enhanced version of the Archos 70 IT Gen 8 model, boasting an upgraded capacitive touch screen display alongside a beefier processor which has a speed rating of 1.2GHz, making it more than suitable for just about your everyday tablet needs, and more.

What makes the Archos 70b Internet tablet special would be the fact that it runs the latest Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system that is tablet-centric, delivering Google's entire suite of mobile applications with Android Market, so that you are able to gain access to more than 300,000 applications including games, books, social media and news.

Slim and lighteright, Honeycomb will deliver faster and smoother transitions between different applications, as well as introduce a more intuitive navigation to and from home screens. Not only that, Archos claims that this particular model will deliver the be able to deliver the best performances where portability is concerned, immediate internet access, multimedia, apps and affordability. As for the display which has been improved that we talked about earlier? You are looking (and touching) at a higher resolution capacitive screen of 1024 x 600 pixels, delivering vibrant colors and crisp clarity, not to mention a doubling of RAM amount to 512MB for a smoother Web experience and more efficient multi-tasking.

Not only that, there is also a built-in 3D graphics accelerator and Wi-Fi connectivity, not to mention pre-loaded with a full pack of connected apps including as a web browser and email application, HDMI output and a microSD memory card slot for expansion purposes just in case the built-in 8GB of internal memory is not enough. Too bad this puppy isn’t available in time for Christmas, as it will arrive only in January for $199 a pop.

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Quneo Music Software/Hardware Pad Controller

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 05:00 AM PST

What do an aspiring DJ, VJ, DIY hacker and electronic musicians have in common? Well, assuming this Kickstarter project actually takes off in a big way, then there you have the answer – the Quneo Music Software/Hardware Pad Controller. Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) recently announced that the QuNeo 3D Multi-Touch Controller will soon be the leading light for next generation music software and hardware controllers.

What makes the Quneo so special? Well, "3D Multi-Touch" technology translates to it being able to cater for pressure, velocity and location, swipes and pinching support. Pronounced kyoo-ne-oh, this controller will cover all the functionality of the rest, while introducing additional power of extra dimensions. The Quneo will bring to the table a cool 27 pads, sliders and rotary sensors with 3D Multi-Touch recognition for pressure, velocity, and location sensitivity, letting musicians play electronic sounds and alter their timbre (quality, brightness and volume) through the application of pressure. I suppose this would take some practice and getting used to before you know just the right amount of pressure to apply.

Compared to first generation devices, controlling music software and hardware were limited. You had very few choices, including hitting a pad, twisting a knob, or pushing a button in order to manipulate sounds and effects. KMI has put to bed all of these restrictions, thanks to an innovative next generation range of Multi-Touch controllers, where they are the SoftStep, 12 Step, and now Quneo. Quneo basically transforms musical intent into audio through physical control of 3D Multi-touch sensor technology.

Specially constructed with portability in mind, it will fit in iPad accessories and cases, ranging from clips, stands and more, thanks to the form factor which it comes in. This more or less saves you money in the long run as well for iPad owners, since your accessories and protective cases would do their job well to make sure they cling onto the Quneo just as good. There is a remarkable LED Light Feedback lumination scheme which will merge variably diffusive elastomers with 251 multi-color LEDs for visual feedback.

When can you get your hands on the Quneo? It will be available this coming March 2012, and has been slapped with a $200 pre-sale price tag.

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