Accelerometers are appearing in a wide range of devices, mostly due to the success of the Apple iPhone, which was one of the first devices to use an accelerometer. These sensors have become integral in various applications, from gaming and fitness tracking to navigation and beyond. Scientists at HP … [Read more...] about HP’s Inertial Accelerometer IS 1,000 Times More Sensitive Than Current Ones
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Verizon Wireless To Offer Skype Calls Over 3G From March
Verizon Wireless and Skype have announced a new partnership that will offer Skype calls to Verizon customers over 3G from March of 2010. Verizon customers will be able to make and receive unlimited Skype to Skype voice calls to any Skype users anywhere in the world, they will also be able to call … [Read more...] about Verizon Wireless To Offer Skype Calls Over 3G From March
Innovative Leech Plug ejects plug when completely charged
This innovative Leech Plug concept, designed by RISD student Conor Klein, ejects the power cable once the attached device is completely charged. Disconnecting itself from the power source stops all energy consumption until the plug is inserted again. Hence the name Leech Plug, inspired by a leech, … [Read more...] about Innovative Leech Plug ejects plug when completely charged
60,000 Google Android Handsets Being Sold Every Day
It looks like Google's Android platform is becoming more popular, as Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently revealed that there are a total of 60,000 Google Android powered mobile phones being shipped every day. The figure includes all mobile phones running the Android platform, including the Nexus … [Read more...] about 60,000 Google Android Handsets Being Sold Every Day
Acer Aspire One 532G NVIDIA ION 2 Netbook
Acer has unveiled their latest addition to their Aspire One netbook range, the Acer Aspire One 532G, which is the first of Acer's netbooks to use NVIDIA's latest ION 2 platform. The Acer Aspire One 532G features a 10.1-inch LED backlit display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, and an NVIDIA … [Read more...] about Acer Aspire One 532G NVIDIA ION 2 Netbook
Human Spiderman Scales Walls Using Vacuum Cleaner
If you have a spare vacuum cleaner lying around, then you could do what British scientist and TV presenter Jem Stansfield did and make your own wall climbing gadget. Jem used some modified motors from vacuum cleaners and created giant suction pads that attach to the wall, and you can then climb the … [Read more...] about Human Spiderman Scales Walls Using Vacuum Cleaner
XPAL Solar Egg Charges In Just Four Hours Of Indirect Sunlight
Solar powered gadgets are a great idea, although many of the solar chargers available at the moment take a long time to charge and also need direct sunlight in order to charge them. A company called XPAL has come up with a new gadget that can be recharged in just four hours of indirect sunlight, … [Read more...] about XPAL Solar Egg Charges In Just Four Hours Of Indirect Sunlight
Adesso Slim Touch Pro Wireless Keyboard
Adesso has added another wireless keyboard to their lineup with the launch of the Adesso Slim Touch Pro wireless keyboard. The Adesso Slim Touch Pro wireless keyboard is designed to solve the problem of having more than one wireless keyboard used in close proximity, which can sometimes cause … [Read more...] about Adesso Slim Touch Pro Wireless Keyboard
HTC Desire Coming To Orange UK In April
UK mobile phone operator Orange has just confirmed that the new HTC Desire Android smartphone will be available on their network from April 2010. The HTC Desire will be available on Orange on a range of personal and business contracts, and it will be available for free on some pay monthly … [Read more...] about HTC Desire Coming To Orange UK In April
The Puma Phone
Puma has teamed up with Sagem to produce a new mobile phone, the Puma Phone. The Puma Phone features a solar panel on the back of the handset that is designed to charge the phone's battery when you are out in the sun. This eco-friendly feature is particularly appealing for outdoor enthusiasts and … [Read more...] about The Puma Phone
OpenTablet 7
OpenPeak has just unveiled their latest communication device, the OpenTablet 7. Powered by Intel’s next-generation handheld and tablet platform, codenamed “Moorestown,” the OpenTablet 7 features a high-resolution 7-inch multi-touch LCD backlit screen. This advanced display technology ensures vibrant … [Read more...] about OpenTablet 7
SanDisk 64GB iNAND Embedded Flash Drives
Today, SanDisk released details of its new SanDisk iNAND embedded flash drives (EFD). These new drives are based on an eight Flash dies stack design using SanDisk's advanced X3 32 nm flash, which allows each cell to store three bits of data. This innovative technology marks a significant advancement … [Read more...] about SanDisk 64GB iNAND Embedded Flash Drives
