At MWC this week, Texas Instruments (TI) has been showcasing their new prototype USB Pico Projector, which has been designed to simply work via a USB connection rather than trying, as many do, to accommodate too many input types. The use of just a USB connection means only one USB driver is … [Read more...] about TI’s Prototype USB Pico Projector Unveiled At MWC
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Powermat Explores New Markets
Powermat, the creator of the wireless induction charging mats that became available around 16 months ago, is now looking to develop its charging system into new products and has a few of their ideas on show at MWC this week. Powermat’s charging systems use magnetic induction technology to provide … [Read more...] about Powermat Explores New Markets
Netflix Finally Arrives On Boxee
After a few delays, Netflix streaming has finally arrived on the Boxee Box and will be available to users within the next 24 hours as the update that contains the new feature is rolled out across the Boxee Boxes. But if you can't wait that long, you can always perform a manual update. The new … [Read more...] about Netflix Finally Arrives On Boxee
Slay Vampire Power With The OnPlug
We don't mean vampires and their demonic sorcery, as the title refers to the insidious drain appliances have on household power supply even when they're turned off. Hence 'vampire power.' They just suck and suck in the darkness, adding to your electric bill. There have been plugs no different … [Read more...] about Slay Vampire Power With The OnPlug
Telepresence Robot Created From Netbook And iRobot
Johnny Chung Lee, the famous Wiimote hacker, has now combined a netbook with an iRobot educational mobile robot platform kit for his next project to create a low-cost telepresence robot. The netbook sits above the iRobot and can be controlled via a secondary netbook. Skype has been used together … [Read more...] about Telepresence Robot Created From Netbook And iRobot
PhotoFast’s New CR-8600 USB 3.0 Card Reader
Photofast has just unveiled its latest high-speed USB 3.0 card reader, the CR-8600, which has been designed to accept a huge range of memory cards into its 5 card slots. This versatile card reader supports various operating systems, including Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and Mac OS. The … [Read more...] about PhotoFast’s New CR-8600 USB 3.0 Card Reader
Sierra Wireless Wi-Fi HotSpots
Sierra Wireless have just unveiled their new mobile Wi-Fi HotSpots at MWC 2011 in Barcelona this week. The two new additions to the Sierra Wireless hotspot range are the AirCard 753S and the 754S. These compact mobile hotspots support mobile broadband speeds up to 100 Mbps with the ability to … [Read more...] about Sierra Wireless Wi-Fi HotSpots
Spotify Concept Mobile Player
Enterprising Interaction Design student Jordi Parra based at the Umea Institute of Design in Sweden has created a new Spotify player that allows you to listen to your favourite tunes from any room in within range of your wi-fi. The design only has two buttons for previous and next track and a … [Read more...] about Spotify Concept Mobile Player
Podvaal: Revolve Watch
The concept Revolve Watch has been designed by the Russian design studio Podvaal and takes a new and innovative line on how a wristwatch can look and function. The 'revolve' wristwatch consists of three ring pieces that contain the hours, minutes, and seconds. Being magnetic, they can be worn and … [Read more...] about Podvaal: Revolve Watch
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi Pictures Appear Ahead Of Official Announcement
Samsung has a holding page up on its press site for MWC 2011, which lists the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and Galaxy S WiFi 5.0. Unfortunately, there are no specifications as yet, but we do have some pictures of these two new Samsung Galaxy S players. We suspect by the names that there will be two … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S WiFi Pictures Appear Ahead Of Official Announcement
Mimoco Batman USBs Are Not So Serious
In case you missed the Joker pun at the title—bah! Never mind. Below are the latest from Japanese purveyors of cute Mimoco, who've unveiled a classic Batman line of USBs. Okay, so they all look like they've got hydrocephalus but we don’t think this'll curb Batman fans' enthusiasm for the … [Read more...] about Mimoco Batman USBs Are Not So Serious
NERF Super Soaker Drenches The Bad Guys
Dubbed the "THUNDERSTORM water blaster," this nice little machine pistol is a must for the weapons-inclined. What it has over the usual squirt gun is the detachable clip that can hold 10 ounces of liquid. Another neat feature is its range—up to 25 feet—plus its battery-powered firing mechanism. … [Read more...] about NERF Super Soaker Drenches The Bad Guys
