Monday, February 21, 2011

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Boom Boom Cards – Random Acts of Kindness, Online.

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 08:20 AM PST

I'm always looking for new ways for my daughter to learn how to be a good citizen. I want her to have the gift of knowing how good it feels to be kind to others. It's not always easy coming up with ways to show her, we're always so busy. I tell myself thats not an excuse, but the truth is if you really want to do something, you make the time.

Enter, Boom Boom! Cards, a beautifully designed deck of 26 cards that challenge you to carry out different "acts of kindness". Sometimes these random acts can be as simple as holding the door for everyone you meet during the course of your day, or something more tangible, like buying a stranger a cup of coffee. But it doesnt stop there, you log your good deeds online with any associated stories, photos and video, and then give the card away to someone else, in the hopes that it be carried out again.

When you register your deck online, you can even choose a charity for which to play, and Boom Boom!Cards will donate up to 10% of it's profits to charity. The Boom Boom! Cards folks tell us that means that now, you can be nice twice. Cant beat that, can you?

So register your card, carry out your act of kindness, go to the website and tell your story, give your card to someone who will keep it going and follow its journey online. A fun and easy way to change the world one card at a time.

Original, Family and Teen editions available through www.uncommongoods.com for less than $15.00 bucks. Wouldn't it be nice if thats all it cost to change the world?

Source: www.boomboomcards.com


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Bluetooth Game Gripper needs your help to be realized

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 04:30 AM PST



Whenever a good idea comes along, some of you might wonder, “How come nothing is done about it?” Well, one of the main reasons would be the lack of finances, and it is a good thing that there are some ways to go about the situation. The Bluetooth Game Gripper is one interesting project that might just materialize in time, although it will definitely need your help and support – with the latter coming in monetary format as the most practical method.

Just what does the Bluetooth Game Gripper offer to justify its existence? Well, it is certainly one of the better ways to play games on your iPhone, Droid X, or other supported smart phone. You do know that modern smartphones tend to have some pretty engaging games which were unthought of all those years ago, so it makes perfect sense to have a gaming peripheral to go along with the whole shebang as for some games, on-screen controls just don’t work or feel right.

The Bluetooth Game Gripper is the brainchild of a person who was playing games on his smartphone in March last year, but found the experience to be wanting simply because of the poor control scheme. You know what they say, if you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself. This has led the inventor to work in tandem with a company that manufactures Bluetooth keyboards, where they supplied him with circuit boards that are already in production, and are a snap to hook up to their standard HID interface.

Where button presses are concerned, it is just a matter of mapping them to any of the existing emulators on the Android market. A quick email to one of the major iPhone emulator makers resulted in him agreeing to team up to offer support for the Bluetooth Game Gripper. So far, supported phones and devices include the iPhone 4, iPad, Droid X, HTC Touch Pro II, Nexus One, Nexus S, Motorola Click and Samsung Galaxy S. For those who are rocking to the HTC Hero, HTC Evo, Samsung Epic and Palm Pixi, you will have to wait for a while since the Bluetooth Game Gripper does not play nice with the native Bluetooth application or the Blueinput driver.

Currently, the Bluetooth Game Gripper has 179 backers and have raised $8,723 so far, which is well short of the $30,000. With 11 days more to go (as at press time), are you willing to help out?

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Gadget Thumbnails for 19-Feb-2011

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 09:01 PM PST

Automatic Closure Pet Gate

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 04:00 AM PST

If you have had enough of your four legged friend roaming around the house as he/she pleases, perhaps it is time to lay down the law and let your furkid know who is the alpha dog. Why not get the Automatic Closure Pet Gate and make sure that both human and canine have their own place, a quiet area to rest and relax from each other? Of course, it might take some getting used to, and you’d best potty train the little fellow (this gate doesn’t look as though it can fit in anything larger than toy or small breeds) lest he/she makes a mess of the situation.

The Automatic Closure Pet Gate is a pet gate with an integrated door which will automatically shuts behind you, helping prevent unwarranted canine escapes in the process. With the inclusion of spring hinges, the door will open wide for master, albeit closing quickly before dogs can barge through. There is also a strong dual-magnetic closure that holds the door securely in place, making it perfect for just about all open floor plans.

Comprising of a quartet of 20″-wide hinged panels that swivel a full 360ยบ, it allows you to set up your own Z-shaped or semi-circle configurations. Of course, we’re sure that those with bunnies might want to consider this as well. The Automatic Closure Pet Gate can be erected for just $199.95.


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Sunday, February 20, 2011

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IDAPT i2+ universal charger

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 04:30 AM PST

While modern technology has advanced to such a point where we are extremely blessed to enjoy the latest and greatest gadgets even when you’re on the road, there is still one bane that hardware manufacturers are trying to overcome – that of not having enough battery life to last throughout the day. Surely iPhone 4 owners as well as other smartphone users will be able to identify with this, especially when they use the phone’s capabilities to the maximum?

Well, apart from coming up with a super efficient solar panel affixed to said devices, what other ways can be employed to combat the situation of not having enough power when you need it? We think that practically speaking, making sure your device is charged whenever there is the opportunity to do so is one of them, which is why the IDAPT i2+ universal charger might just fit the bill perfectly.

Being the leading mobile technology leader, IDAPT has just announced their latest IDAPT i2+ universal charger which debuted at CES 2011 last month. It basically lets you juice up to a trio of different mobile devices simultaneously, and more importantly, does away with pesky cords which more often than not, tend to clutter up the place badly, and being a tripping hazard in the process.

The IDAPT i2+ will sport a couple of charging ports and a bonus USB connection, making it one formidable accessory to have when you travel, meeting all of your mobile electronic charging needs at the same time. The new i2+ will also boast of IDAPT's unique interchangeable tips system, which should go a long way in making it compatible with more than 4,000 different devices including iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Nintendo PSP, XBOX controllers, GPS systems and Bluetooth devices.

With a "quick release" button, you will be able to swap tips in a jiffy, safe and sound. If you’re interested, the IDAPT i2+ universal charger can be yours for $39.99 at IDAPTweb.com, although it will hit other retailers like PC Richard, Batteries Plus, BiMart, Costco.com, Walmart.com, Crutchfield.com and Frontgate.com in due time.


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Gadget Thumbnails for 18-Feb-2011

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 09:01 PM PST

Breville Radio Toaster offers hot music in the morning

Posted: 19 Feb 2011 04:00 AM PST

Convergence devices are the rage these days, just put your hand in your pocket and pull out that iPhone of yours. With the apps and accessories going for it, it is much, much more than just a phone. Well, home appliances do some convergence as well, although not as much. Take for instance, the Breville Radio Toaster – the name alone gives the game away, where you can enjoy to your favorite breakfast of toast with marmalade, while tuning in to the wake-up calls of radio DJs on a station of your choice.

Currently up for pre-order, the Breville Radio Toaster will cost you £49.99, but that is a small price to pay considering the wonder that this toaster will invoke whenever you have a guest who stays over at your place in the morning and wakes up to the sweet smell of perfectly toasted bread as well as their favorite artiste singing in the background.

Now, for Breville engineers to go back to the drawing board and include a coffee maker in this puppy for the next iteration. Surely that is not too much to ask, no?


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GammaTech introduces Durabook S15C rugged notebook

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 07:11 PM PST



GammaTech has been known to be one of the more famous names in the rugged device market, and this time around they do not disappoint with the Durabook S15C notebook that delivers portability as well as features which are seldom found in notebooks in its class, that is, designed for rugged environments.

According to Jen Chen, GammaTech President, "Just because an individual works away from an office and uses their notebook computer in a harsh environment is no reason for he or she not to enjoy the benefits of a notebook computer with a brilliant screen and powerful graphics. Our new rugged S15C has a very generous 15.6" display with high-definition resolution and its many other terrific features make the S15C the perfect choice for such users."

Let us read more about the GammaTech Durabook S15C in the extended post.

The S15C notebook was specially engineered and designed to GammaTech's renowned tough standards, boasting a magnesium alloy case which is 20 times stronger than ABS plastic, and has undergone rigorous testing to Mil- Standard 810G for drop and shock resistance. As for the safety of your data inside, fret not – a flexible hard drive cable design will absorb shock from drops, delivering protection for your important data while anti-shock mounting technology that is located around the LCD will prevent your display from experiencing accidental damage.

There will also be additional protection afforded by the unit's unique spill-resistant design, so you can go ahead and pour water all over the keyboard whenever you are stressed, nothing inside will get fried. Not only that, the touchpad and switches are also protected from spills as it won’t seep into sensitive interior parts. With GammaTech's exclusive optical-disk-tray lock, there is also unintentional tray ejection due to drop and vibration.

The inclusion of double protection smart battery circuitry makes sure that any damage caused by current or voltage surges and overheating will be prevented – after all, this is an essential piece of concern for on-the-road users who require extra power protection.

How does it fare in terms of performance though? With a choice of Intel i7 and i5 processors rocking to the Intel HM55 chipset, you certainly won’t be stuck with a performance slouch, and its dual-channel DDR III SODIMM slots also deliver up to 8GB of memory. With an internal optical drive slot, you can opt between a DVD super-multi drive or Blu-Ray Disk combo drive.

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MobiWire has new S:PHONE that offers unprecedented data security

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 06:55 PM PST



MobiWire has recently announced a new range of secure business phones which come with embedded security for voice, SMS, data and on-device encryption. We are pretty sure that this would have business associates high up sit and take notice – after all, the secure voice phone and secure data smartphones would be among the first of their kind in the world, delivering fully integrated protection against stolen terminals, eavesdropping of voice and SMS, and data theft through attacks via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.

Powered by the Android operating system, this secure phone solution was co-developed with secure communications specialists ERCOM following a strategic partnership that was announced last December.

Needless to say, these devices will cater mainly for corporations and government organisations, where they form part of a full security solution which delivers secure data access to corporate servers, where among them include email, intranet and file servers. There is also a "Trusted Market" on-device app store that takes over the public Android Market store, offering a secure and private market of trusted applications that have been certified and approved by an enterprises corporate IT team.

Also known as the S:PHONE devices, they are based on the Cryptosmart embedded security engine from ERCOM while playing nice with MobiWire's patented User Interface software, Core UX. Its internal security is so tough, it cannot be removed from the device or tampered with. You can sleep easy knowing its high grade encryption of local data and signature algorithms will keep all your precious data within safe and sound.

The Cryptosmart encryption engine comes in the form of a Cryptosmart microSD memory card, a Cryptosmart CardManager for PC, and a Cryptosmart Gateway that is hosted behind the corporate firewall. Said gateway will deliver a secure interface with the corporate PBX system, intranet and mail servers and the private Trusted Market store of applications owned and trusted by the IT department. Don’t expect this puppy to look as sleek as the iPhone 4 though if you prefer style over substance…

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Complete Bird Songs Audio Book

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 06:49 PM PST

Love watching birds, and listening to them even more? For folks living in the UK, we’re not talking about the female equivalent of human beings, but rather, the real deal which are our feathered friends. Instead of camping out at some uncomfortable marsh, getting bitten by mosquitoes all over, why not listen to your favorite birds chirp away in the comfort of your own home?

The Complete Bird Songs Audio Book is an oversized audio tome which plays the songs and calls of every breeding bird in North America, which amounts to 747 of them in total, and they are all recorded in the field by the renowned Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Basically, this is the most comprehensive book of avian species ever published for North America, hands down.

It might just spark curious novices to deepen their love for our singing and chirping friends, while helping dedicated birders to differentiate between songs and calls to identify each species’ unique audible characteristics. Powered by a trio of AAA batteries, the Complete Bird Songs Audio Book can fly into your home for $124.95.


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iPhone Live Rider

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 06:42 PM PST

Do you happen to love the great outdoors while zipping up and around on your bicycle? That’s a cinch with the iPhone Live Rider, where this £69.99 contraption will also deliver essential information as to whether all that workout of yours is making you any slimmer, burning away the love handles that have long plagued your waistline since the holiday season.

After all, exercise bikes in the gym are super boring – and they don’t let you feel the breeze of natural, fresh air going past your face, although their main advantage would be having extremely detailed information feedback on your body and how it is doing. With the iPhone Live Rider, the same thing can happen to you – although you will be literally on the road.

Before you use it though, make sure you have at least an iPhone or iPod touch that is mounted on the handlebar. With a sealed wireless sensor located near to your rear wheel, it will detect your bike's speed and pedal cadence, sending such data to a dedicated application on your device – said app can be downloaded for free from iTunes, and your eyes will be able to check out the information in real time, now how about that?


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