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Create A DIY Airsoft Gun With A Soda Bottle

Conner Flynn — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:14:29 +0000

Airsoft guns are fun, but maybe you find them a tad expensive. Here is a great way to make your own, using a soda bottle and just 4 cheap and parts that are easy to find. Oh and as a bonus you will be able to fire hundreds of Airsoft BBs before you need to reload.

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Tesla Model X SUV With Touchscreen Dashboard

Glenn Santos — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:07:46 +0000

If you’ve been waiting for an electric SUV from Tesla, your wait is nearly over. The Tesla Model X will hit stores in 2014, boasting all new tech with a touchscreen dashboard to boot.

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Stationary Epicycle: One Expensive Work Out Machine

Glenn Santos — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:03:56 +0000

This isn’t yet another crazy looking router. It’s actually a spinning machine for the physically inclined.

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Samsung Galaxy Note coming in Berry Pink

Conner Flynn — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:14 +0000

While I wouldn’t call the Samsung Galaxy Note lady-friendly, (It is large for a woman at 5.3″. In fact that’s nearly a tablet.) it is about to arrive in at least one lady-pleasing color. Samsung is releasing a new “Berry Pink” version of the smartphone.

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iHome IDM 11 Rechargeable Portable Bluetooth Speaker Launches

Shane McGlaun — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:11:57 +0000

If you have a device like an iPhone, iPad, iPod, or anything else that supports Bluetooth that you like to listen to music with on the go, check this out. iHome has a new portable Bluetooth speaker that is rechargeable called the IDM11. The speaker looks cool to with the square shape that sits on one flattened corner.

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Handheld CNC Machine Combines Creativity And CAD (video)

Julian Horsey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:02:37 +0000

With the advances in 3D prototyping technology now enabling you to have your very own 3D Printer in your house for around $500. Its not going to be long before we will be able to reproduce everything we need ourselves.

Following along the lines of a 3D Printer the FreeD is a hand-held, digitally controlled, milling device that is guided and monitored by a computer. While still preserving the craftsperson’s freedom to sculpt and carve. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Roku Lands In The UK

Roland Hutchinson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:33:57 +0000

Roku has announced that its range of media players are now available in the UK, with two different versions available the Roku 2 XS and the Roku LT, with prices starting at £49.99 for the Roku LT and £99.99 for the Roku 2 XS.

Both of the two streaming devices come with up to forty different channels of streaming content, and Roku has just signed a deal with the BBC to bring their BBC iPlayer to Roku devices here in the UK.

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DirecTiVo HD DVR Launches

Julian Horsey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:24:04 +0000

Tivo has joined forces with DirecTV to create a new TiVo HD DVR, which it has been testing behind the scenes within a small number markets. Now Tivo and DirecTV have finished testing and are ready to start shipping their new DirecTV TiVo HD DVR (better known as DirecTiVo) to the masses.

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Scosche bassDOCK iPad Speaker Dock Launches

Julian Horsey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:12:23 +0000

Scosche have this week announced the launch of their new bassDOCK iPad speaker dock, which can be used with either first or second generation Apple iPads. Scosche bassDOCK is equipped with a 2.1 sound system with 40mm stereo speakers to deliver smooth mids and brilliant highs, together with a 3″ subwoofer to produce rich and powerful bass audio.

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Google Working On New Home Entertainment System?

Roland Hutchinson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:27 +0000

Google already has Google TV, which the company is trying to get into our living rooms, and it would appear that Google is also developing a new home entertainment system.

According to a recent report by the WSJ, this new Google home entertainment system is designed to stream music wirelessly around your house, and it is likely to be powered by Google’s Android OS.

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Logitec One-Seg iOS Tuner LDT-1Si01 Unveiled

Julian Horsey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:18:06 +0000

iPad owners looking to add a little live TV to their Apple tablet might be interested in this new TV tuner which has been unveiled and lunched by Logitec called the LDT-1Si01.

The new iOS LDT-1Si01 tuner will be arriving in Japan later this month and lets you view One-seg satellite programming on the iPad and iPod. Unfortunately at the moment it doesn’t support Apple’s latest and greatest iPhone 4S.

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Onkyo GX-W100HV WiFi DLNA Supported Active Speakers Unveiled

Julian Horsey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:59:04 +0000

Onkyo has this week taken the wraps off its new GX-W100HV speakers which are equipped with both Wi-Fi and DLNA support. The master speaker of the pair is fitted with 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and uses Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to your router, to enable the WiFi features.

Once connected to your network the speakers can then use audio from any DLNA-capable app on your PC, phone, or tablet, and are able to render DRM-free MP3, AAC, or WAV files.

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BioLite CampStove Cooks Your Food And Charges Your Phone (video)

Julian Horsey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:40:36 +0000

Campers and hikers looking for a innovative way to charge their mobile devices back up whilst away from the grid. Might be interested in this new BioLite stove which is fitted with a USB ports that allows you to recharge your smartphone as you cook your food. Watch the video after the jump to see the team behind this great innovation and the BioLite stove in action.

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Kenwood ODELIC Glass Speakers

Julian Horsey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:03:21 +0000

If you are looking for something a little more unique in a pair of speakers, then these glass Kenwood ODELIC speakers might be perfect for you. They have been custom designed out of optical glass which has specially created by Kenwood to not shatter or break during playback.

However don’t expect the Kenwood ODELIC speakers to come cheap the stands for the speakers will set you back a nice $275 and the speakers themselves around $1400.

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WASD Keyboards Will Create Your Perfect Custom Keyboard

Julian Horsey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:26:27 +0000

WASD Keyboards has started a new service that will allow anyone to create their very own custom keyboard layout. Unfortunately you can’t change the shape of keyboard but you can arrange the keys in any configuration you would like.

Using the WASD Custom Keyboard designer tool to create and customise your keyboard. Create your own design by picking your own key cap colours and text, and you can either start from scratch or use a preset design to help you along.

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iRobot Warrior 710 Robot Announced

Roland Hutchinson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:14:54 +0000

iRobot is well know for making a range of robots, which include the Roomba, a vacuum robot for tidying up your house, and a range of other military and police robots.

iRobot is launching a new version of its Warrior Robot which is designed for EOD (explosive ordnance disposal), surveillance and other military tasks, the iRobot Warrior 710.

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Tweetbot 2.0 Arrives With iPad Support

Julian Horsey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:24:19 +0000

If you enjoy using Tweetbot the full-featured iPhone (and iPod touch) Twitter client on your mobile devices you might be pleased to know that a new version has now been released taking it to Tweetbot 2.0 and brings with it iPad support.

The new version brings with it a new timeline view, which helps you view the activity on your account easily, with options to define individual tweets into different colours if preferred.

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Sony Cybershot TX300V Camera Features Wireless Data Transfer And Charging

Roland Hutchinson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:19:39 +0000

Sony has released details of a new Cybershot camera that they are launching in Japan, the Sony Cybershot TX300V, which shares many of the hardware specifications of the Sony TX200V.

What this new device features over the previous model is a wireless charging ans transfer dock, by placing the TX300V on the dock, the cameras battery is charged wirelessly and you can also transfer your photos to your computer using TransferJet.

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Zooka Wireless Speaker Bar For iPad And iPhone (Video)

Roland Hutchinson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:34:28 +0000

There are lots of different speaker accessories available for your iPhone, iPad and other tablets and smartphones, the latest one is called Zooka and it is designed to be used with you tablet as well as your smartphone.

The Zooka Wireless speaker Bar is designed to be used as a stand for your tablet as well as a speaker, you can also connect devices to it via Bluetooth, plus there is a 3.5mm audio jack to hook up non Bluetooth devices.

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Soraa Unveils Next Generation LED Lights

Julian Horsey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:38:19 +0000

Soraa, a new Silicon Valley startup company co-founded by Shuji Nakamura, who was responsible for creating the white LED and blue laser. has this week unveiled a new line of next generation LED lights.

The new generation LED lights have been designed to replace the current range of halogen bulbs on the market, with LED lights that provide a brighter light with less power consumption. Soraa hopes their new MR16 will pave the way in replacing these halogen lights over the coming years.

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Samsung Voice Controlled Universal Remote Announced

Julian Horsey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:59:58 +0000

Samsung has developed a new universal remote which features a new voice recognition feature, together with a handy touch pad navigation system. The new Samsung Voice Controlled Universal Remote will be arriving with Smart TVs and other devices later this year, and using the voice recognition Samsung has been able to remove a number of the buttons normal found on a remote.

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Camera Announced

Roland Hutchinson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:33:23 +0000

Olympus has unveiled their latest Micro Four Thirds camera, the Olympus OM-D E-M5, and this new camera takes its design inspiration from the classic Olympus OM line of compact 35mm SLR’s from the 70′s.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 features a 16.1 megapixel Live MOS Sensor and TruPic VI image processing engine, it also features a high resolution electronic viewfinder, and a FAST AF, plus new 3D AF tracking.

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Google Augmented Reality Glasses Arriving Soon?

Julian Horsey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:58:53 +0000

The 9to5 Google website has revealed this week that Google’s new augmented reality glasses could be arriving very soon. Providing users that wear the new “Google Goggles” as they have been dubbed. Information as they walk along provided by Google location services and Google’s stored information. A source has now revealed to the 9to5Google website that the new Google glasses look similar to Oakleys Thumps glasses and are equipped with a front a facing camera.

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Raspberry PI To Go On Sale By End Of February

Roland Hutchinson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:25 +0000

We heard back in January that the Raspberry PI had gone into production, and now it looks like the $35 computer will go on sale some time at the end of February.

The guys over at Raspberry PI have announced that the first batch of computers will be finished by the 20th of February, and they will go on sale in the UK by the end of the month.

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Motorola MOTOACTV Update Released

Roland Hutchinson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:57:01 +0000

Motorola has released an update for their MOTO ACTV, and the latest version of the software is 4.55.97 and it brings a number of improvements to the MOTO ACTV.

According to the release notes, the update for the MOTO ACTV brings an improved battery life along with a battery status bar which will show you how much battery you have left.

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Nike+ FuelBand Gets Dismantled At The FCC (video)

Julian Horsey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:33:53 +0000

Nike’s new fitness monitor unveiled last month has now made its way to the FCC and has been dismantled revealing its inner workings. The Nike+ FuelBand has been designed by Nike to keep track of calories, steps and time, to name a few. As well as Nike Fuel, a new goal value which has been created that you try to achieve each day. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Rechargeable Heated Gloves: Your Protection Against Frostbite

Glenn Santos — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:34:46 +0000

In areas where the cold is so intense that a simple task of scraping ice off a window equals a considerable amount of pain, it pays to have gloves to make the process more bearable.
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Buhel Speakgoggle G33 Intercom Used For Audio Conferences While Skiing

Glenn Santos — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:33:53 +0000

Skiing fanatics who are also technies will appreciate the The Buhel Speakgoggle G33 Intercom.
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Smart Headphones Aid to Switch Audio

Glenn Santos — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:33:35 +0000

A new innovation was made for those who wanted to experience real music, and also those who wanted to hear it clearly.
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Updated Plex Runs On Android 3.2 For Google TV

Glenn Santos — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:43:13 +0000

Early this year, Google has released a new Android update to the Sony Google TVs. This update runs on version 3.2 Honeycomb.

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Wi-Fi Kindle Touch Goes On Sale Internationally

Glenn Santos — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:13:28 +0000

This month, international users will now be able to enjoy reading on their own Amazon Kindle Touch as Amazon makes the popular ereader available for international users.

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Mac OS X Update 10.7.3 App Issue Fix Rolled Out By Apple

Julian Horsey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:12:12 +0000

If you are one of the users who has been experiencing problems, since upgrading and installing the new Mac OS X 10.7.3 update that rolled out yesterday. You will be pleased to learn that a new patch has been rolled out by Apple, which now hopes to solve the problems.

Shortly after the 10.7.3 update was rolled out yesterday mac users started posting on the Apple forums problems they were experiencing. However the fix does not come directly in response to the bug, but is an official Apple-made software download.

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Dropbox Offers 4.5GB Free Space To Desktop Beta Testers

Julian Horsey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:02:18 +0000

Dropbox normally provides 2GB of free storage with its accounts as a free incentive to check out their services and features. If you are coming close to your 2GB limited and fancy earning a little more. Dropbox is offering a nice 4.5GB of data storage to users who would like to beta test their. The beta testing update will provide you with 500MB of free space when you hit the automatic upload option, then 500MB more each time you hit the limit up to 4.5GB more total.

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Roland iModela iM-01 Mini 3D Mill Machine, Does The Opposite Of A 3D Printer (video)

Julian Horsey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:53 +0000

As 3D printers become more affordable and start to make the their appearance in homes, we are sure to see new enterprises evolve, and owners creating weird and wonderful printed goods.

But as well as 3D printers there is also another methods available if you need to create solid object from blocks, the 3D mill. Rather than adding plastic to make a products a 3D mill uses a small drill bit to remove the excess material from a block of material t create your desired final products. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Creative Launch Noise-cancelling HN-900 And Aurvana X-Fi 2 Headphones

Julian Horsey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:41:46 +0000

Creative have unveiled a pair of new additions to their range of headphones this week in the form of the new HN-900, Aurvana X-Fi 2 noise-cancelling headphones, both equipped with 40mm Neodymium magnet drivers.

The top of the range Aurvana X-Fi 2 noise-cancelling headphones are priced at $199 an are aimed at customers that might be considering Bose’s range of noise-cancelling headphones, which are priced at nearly double the price.

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Wenger Unveils New HypeX Range Of Survival Tool Pendants

Julian Horsey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:19:24 +0000

Wenger the iconic Swiss Army knife manufacturer has this week take the wraps off a new line of survival tools called the HyperX range which have been designed to be carried as pendants rather than the traditional knifes.

Wenger has designed their new range of slim HypeX tools to be small, lightweight pieces with a handful of useful tools at your disposal. The full range consists of 6 individual pendants and will be launched later this year.

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Polly Camera Trolley Helps Stabilise Your Recordings

Julian Horsey — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:57:11 +0000

We have featured a number of devices designed to help provide a more stable and smooth platform for camcorders and cameras here on Geeky Gadgets. Including the awesome CineSkates Camera Slider which started its journey on Kickstarter not so long ago. Now a new design has been launched by Polly Systems called the Polly, which uses a flywheel driven chassis to hold your camera and keep everything stable as your record.

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DVDO Air Wireless HD Media Streaming System Unveiled

Julian Horsey — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:15:14 +0000

DVDO has this week unveiled a new addition to their product range with the launch of the DVDO Air. A wireless HD streaming solution that will enable you to stream HD quality video and audio from a cable/satellite box, Blu- ray, DVD, AVR, etc. to another wirelessly.

The wireless AIR system has been created by DVDO to transfer full, uncompressed 1080p HD, enabling you can watch 3D Blu-ray movies and enjoy full 7.1 channel surround sound without the need for the player and HDTV to be near each other.

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Google TV To Have Blu-Ray 3D Support, Chrome Improvements

Glenn Santos — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:37:02 +0000

If you have a Sony Internet TV or have one of those Sony Blu-ray players with Google TV functionality, you’ll be glad to know that Google has confirmed upcoming Chrome improvements and Blu-ray 3D support in its next update to Google TV.

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Still Life Project Gives Paintings A Twist

Glenn Santos — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:20:05 +0000

Today’s latest devices have accelerometers and other sensors built into them, and Seattle-based artist Scott Garner figures, why not combine them with art?

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DeathTaker Gaming Mouse Launched By Genius

Julian Horsey — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:54:14 +0000

Genius have launched a new addition to their gaming mouse range with the unveiling of their new Genius DeathTaker gaming mouse. That has been specifically designed for MMO/RTS gamers and is a professional gaming laser mouse for the GX gaming series from Genius.

The new Genius DeathTaker mouse can be customised using a built-in over-clocking SCGii engine for a dpi range from 100 to 5700, and is equipped with a full speed CPU with memory chip.

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Swarm Of Nano Quadcopters Reveal A Glimpse Of The Future (video)

Julian Horsey — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:33:35 +0000

We have featured a few different videos showing how quadcopters can be made to fly in formations and even build structures. Now a video has been released showing how a swarm of nano quadcopters which have been used in experiments at the General Robotics, Automation, Sensing, and Perception (GRASP) Lab, University of Pennsylvania.

The nano quadcopter vehicles in the video after the jump have been developed by KMel Robotics, and are capable of creating in flight 3D formations and even able to navigate objects by staying in smaller formations. Watch the video after the jump to see them in action.

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JVC N-BX3 Nightstand iPhone Dock Announced

Roland Hutchinson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:20:57 +0000

JVC has added another iPhone and iPod dock to their range, the JVC N-BX3 Nightstand dock, which isn’t just an iPhone and iPod dock, but also a piece of furniture that is designed to replace you existing nightstand.

The JVC N-BX3 features a built in dock which will work with the iPhone and iPod, and it measures 500mm by 300mm by 110mm and it weighs in at 20kg.

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Posture Suspenders Alert You When In Wrong Position

Glenn Santos — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:12:05 +0000

Looking to develop that proper posture? Want an alert if you’re doing it wrong? Help is on the way with the Posture Suspenders.

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TomTom Now Selling GPS Devices at Chevy Dealers across the US

Shane McGlaun — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:24:04 +0000

TomTom has announced it is now selling two of its higher-end GPS units at Chevrolet dealerships across the US. This is an odd move considering that Chevrolet offers GPS navigation as a feature on many of its vehicles. I would’ve thought Chevy would not want the competition from cheaper add-on devices.

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Overade Folding Bike Helmet

Julian Horsey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:08:05 +0000

Cyclists looking for a more compact helmet to carry around when not riding their bikes. Might be interested in the folding bike helmet called Overade, which was designed by French studio Agency 360 back in 2010.

This year the Overade folding bike helmet is looking to make the jump from concept into production and will be available for purchase later on in the year.

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RcSuperhero, Remote Controlled Flying People (video)

Julian Horsey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:21:05 +0000

Ever fancied having your very own superhero you could fly through the skys? Well a company called RcSuperheros has created two remote control air vehicles in the shape of humans in two sizes you can now purchase to take to the skies. Measuring either 78 or 58 inches long and weighing around 3.3 lbs each.

In the video after the break you can see three of these human shaped RC vehicles being flown around New York City to create the illusion of people flying. Enjoy!

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Dual Port HD USB 3.0 External Video Card Unveiled By Targus

Julian Horsey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:59:50 +0000

Targus has launched a new USB 3.0 Dual Video Card which is equipped with DisplayLink DL-3900, and is the first to use it in a display only device. The new Targus USB 3.0 Dual Video Card is equipped with both HDMI and DVI HD outputs that will enable you to connect two addition displays to your laptop or USB 3.0 enables PC, using a single USB 3.0 port, and providing a you with a resolution of up to 2048 x 1152 on each one.

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15,000 Lumen LED XM18 Light (video)

Julian Horsey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:46:28 +0000

If you need a little more light on a subject than a normal LED torch can handle. Why not consider using one of these awesome 15,000 lumen LED lights, which is sure to emulate anything you point it at, whilst blinding anything in its path at the same time.

The XM18 is constructed using 18 smaller LED flashlights, which have been combined to gather to create the massive 15,000 lumens of light. All powered by 32 Lithium batteries and kept cool using an integrated fan cooling system. Watch a demonstration of just how powered the XM18 LED light can be after the jump.

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Razer Tiamat 7.1 Gaming Headphones Delayed Yet Again!

Julian Horsey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:07:23 +0000

Gamers hoping to get their hands on the new Razer Tiamat 7.1 surround sound headphones, this month, will be disappointed to learn that Razer has just made an announcement, delaying the headphones in to next month.

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 surround sound headphones were originally expected to arrive before last years holiday break, but were pushed back in January 2012. Razer has reached out to fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of the headphones by offering a coupon code for a FREE Razer T-shirt and Razer flask – worth about US$40 – when the Razer Tiamat is available, Razer will ship them to you for free.

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Koss Porta Pro KTC Heaphones Unveiled

Julian Horsey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:28:01 +0000

Koss Corporation have this week unveiled a newly updated version of their Porta Pro headphones, which are equipped with Koss Touch Control (KTC) remote and microphone technology. Which has been designed for use with Apples iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. Providing you with more control to shuffle songs and adjust volume with the flick of a switch whilst connected.

The Porta Pro KTC headphones can also be folded for easy storage and transport, and are lightweight in design, to provide comfort to users even during long hours of use.

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Mass Effect Texture Mod Improves Main Character Detail Four Fold

Julian Horsey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:35:41 +0000

Any gamers looking to run back through the first and second Mass Effect games might be interested to learn that a new texture mod has been created that will allow you to add extra details to the graphics of the main characters.

The new Mass Effect texture mod has been created by JeanLuc761, which has been developed with the sole purpose of improving select textures (mostly for characters) in Mass Effect 1 and 2. When the game was released, character textures ranged from a resolution of 512×512 to 1024×1024. See a comparison of the old and new textures after the jump.

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Barnes & Noble To Launch New Nook This Spring

Roland Hutchinson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:56:29 +0000

It looks like Barnes & Noble has a new Nook device in the works which will be released some time this spring, and the news was revealed in a recent New York Times article on the future of the publishing industry.

We don’t as yet have any specific details on what the fifth generation Nook will be like, we could see a new Nook Color, or possibly a follow up to the Nook Simple Touch.

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Boxx Electric Bike (video)

Julian Horsey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:42:20 +0000

If you are in the market for a compact electric bike, you might be interested in the new Boxx. Which has been designed to provide you with a electric bike that can take you up to 80 miles on a single charge, reaching a top speed of up to 35mph.

The Boxx Electric Bike measures just 36″ long and weighs in at 120 lbs, and can carry riders weighing upto 300 lbs in weight. Watch the video after the jump to see the Boxx electric bike in a a little more detail.

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MOTU MicroBook II Personal Mini Recording Studio Unveiled

Julian Horsey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:28:04 +0000

MOTU has announced a new addition to their range this week in the form of their new Microbook II, which has been design to build on their original device. The MOTU Microbook II has been designed to provide a compact, studio-grade audio interface that converts any Mac or PC into a personal 4 x 6 recording studio, complete with professional I/O and monitor mixing.

Measuring just 5.5 x 3.5 x 1.25 inches the mini MOTU Microbook II is equipped with USB 2.0 audio Mac and Windows interface for low-latency performance, 6 x simultaneous outputs, 1 x XLR mic input, and support for 96 kHz recording and playback.

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Sudoku Watch Concept

Julian Horsey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:56:20 +0000

A new concept for a Sudoku Watch has appeared on the Tokyoflash website which has been designed by Tokyoflash Design Studio, and is currently looking for votes to help it become a reality.

The unique Sudoku watch needs you to solve the 9×9 games before it will reveal the time. As the missing numbers from the puzzles tell the time. Interested? If you are you can see how the time is revealed on the watch face after the jump.

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Get Instant Massage With uPixie

Glenn Santos — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:44:09 +0000

Spending long hours in front of your computer could be tiring and may lead to neck and other body pains. Fortunately, there’s a new usb device that could ease the pain away called the uPixie made by OSIM.

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Focus Designs Self Balancing Unicycle Version 2.0 Now Available (video)

Julian Horsey — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:07:39 +0000

Focus Designs have been developing their self-balancing unicycle for some time and are now ready to released a new Version 2.0 which is ready for market and is available to purchase for around $1500.

Focus Designs has used seven sensors, gyros and accelerometers to monitor the orientation of the unicycle. Which is then decoded via a processor, by a number of custom algorithms. This data is then feed down to the hub-mounted motor which then either speeds up or slows down to maintain axial forwards/backwards balance. Watch the video after the jump to see the mechanics in their full glory.

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Western Digital My Book Thunderbolt Duo Drive Announced

Roland Hutchinson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:13:47 +0000

Western Digital has added another external hard drive to their range with the launch of the WD My Book Thunderbolt DUO, which is one of Western Digital’s first HDD to use Intel’s new Thunderbolt technology.

The WD My Book Thunderbolt DUO comes with two 3.5 inch hard drives in a RAID O stripped array, and it comes with transfer speeds of up to 2Gbps.

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Doctor Who Tardis Safe, Secured Using A Smartphone (video)

Julian Horsey — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:53:56 +0000

Doctor Who fans who need to keep their cash safe, are sure to like this Tardis safe which is secured using a smartphone, and has been showcased at this years London Toy Fair.

Simply store your valuables in inside and lock the door to secure. Then when you would like to access them, insert your smartphone in to the top and use the specially created appellation to enter your four digit loving code. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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