UK-TECHNOLOGY-Android 3.1 Is Now Rolling Out To The Acer Iconia Tab A500

Acer’s honeycomb tab is now feeling the good graces of Android 3.1. The update is now rolling out to the Iconia Tab A500 just a month after it was officially released by Google. Of course updates like these take time and aren’t generally available for every device right away. But check anyway. Constantly. Eventually you’ll get the latest Android release that I found was more a bug squashing expedition than feature roll-out. Still, Android 3.1 > Android 3...

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UK-TECHNOLOGY-The worlds first hand-held printer!

PrintDreams, the developer of the Random Movement Printing technology RMPT(tm), has announced the release of PrintBrush(tm), the world's smallest and only fully format-independent printer. PrintBrush(tm). The printer has the length of a normal ballpoint pen while its width and height are more or less equivalent to the width of a modern mobile phone. The total volume is less than 300 c.c. and weights around 350 grams. This first version of PrintBrush(tm) was designed to roughly fit into a shirt pocket while it still remains a clear potential for size and weight reduction in coming versions that will allow an even more comfortable fit. Internet...

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UK-TECHNOLOGY-Jabra Freeway Bluetooth speakerphone unleashed at MWC

Over at Mobile World Congress, Jabra has pulled back the curtain on the Jabra Freeway, a Bluetooth speakerphone with three speakers to provide virtual surround sound. The speakerphone, which clips handily over a car visor, is also HD voice ready and offers voice control and noise cancelling using dual-mics. In-car surround sound Jabra reckons the Freeway is the world's first three-speaker speakerphone and as such offers true 2:1 stereo through the two 3 watt tweeters and the centre bass speaker. The virtual surround sound is quite impressive, employing the same sneaky tricks that flatscreen TV manufacturers use to fool the ear. Jabra showed...

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UK-TECHNOLOGY-Bluetooth headsets don't make driving safer

A new report into traffic safety says there is no conclusive evidence that using a Bluetooth headset, rather than making a call on your handset, makes driving any safer. The report claims that portable gadgets are now responsible for 25 per cent of accidents in the United States and suggests that novice drivers be completely banned from using their cellphones while driving. Interestingly, the study reveals that there has been no fall in crash rates in US states where handheld phone use has been banned, hence the assumption that Bluetooth is no safer. The Governors Highway Safety Association in Washington D.C. reckons that up to half of crashes...

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UK-TECHNOLOGY-LG takes on Bluetooth with Wi-Fi direct

LG has announced a new way to share your content from a mobile phone with Wi-Fi Direct. Offering the chance to send photos, videos and music to friends, a PC or a printer without needing to connect up to a separate router – perfect if you’re out and about and can’t find a decent hotspot. You’ll also be able to connect up to DLNA-enabled TVS and projectors from your phone, making it easy to display presentations or whatever it is suited people do these days on the fly. Anything Nintendo can do… The new LG Optimus Black will be one of the first smartphones to make use of this technology when it lands in the first half of 2011 – and will also...

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UK-TECHNOLOGY-The world's first hands-free binoculars

Hi Star, Inc. has introduced its line of hands-free binoculars. The headset features a padded, adjustable headband and focus-free, wide-angle binoculars. Optional radio headphones are a welcome addition to this patented combination. "Our new T-8000 Series is a revolution in the binocular industry. With its hands-free capability a new genre of binocular technology is revealed. This feature-rich binocular will be an asset to sports enthusiasts, nature buffs and surveillance users," said President and CEO of Hi Star, Inc., Mr. Tri stream Himmler. "Our patented technology is an innovative approach to enhancing the viewing experience. Previously,...

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UK-TECHNOLOGY-The Gauntlet

The Commander Gauntlet(tm) is the latest wireless accessory to come from Network Anatomy, the Pleasanton, CA-based award-winning designer and manufacturer of advanced interoperable communication systems. The one-size-fits-all gauntlet is a wireless system that contains a two-way radio, cellular and satellite technologies, a PC-based interactive monitor, an interlaced audio/video camera, integrated power systems and extreme lighting to provide its user with "out-front" communications access without restricting hand movements or use of fingers. The waterproof gauntlet is ruggedized to withstand bumps and impacts, measures 15 inches in length and is pliable enough to provide unrestricted hand and wrist movement. The material used in constructing the gauntlet was chosen to provide a snug fit...

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UK-TECHNOLOGY-iPhone 5 'now in production'

apples suppliers have begun manufacturing the next version of iPhone, expected to be released in September, which is expected to be thinner and lighter than last year's iPhone 4 - and possibly include wireless charging, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday from Taipei, Taiwan, where a number of key suppliers to the company are based, that the new version will also include an 8-megapixel camera, putting it on a par with many other top-end phone cameras. The WSJ also reports one of Apple's suppliers suggesting that the company has a goal of 25m units [shipped] "by the end of the year" and that "the initial production...

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UK- TECHNOLOGY-discovery Nanograss

About Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies Bell Labs is the leading source of new communications technology. It has generated more than 30,000 patents since 1925 and has played a pivotal role in inventing or perfecting key communications technologies, including transistors, digital networking and signal processing, lasers and fiber-optic communications systems, communications satellites, cellular telephony, electronic switching of calls, touch-tone dialing, and modems. Bell Labs scientists have received six Nobel Prizes in Physics, nine U.S. National Medals of Science and eight U.S. National Medals of Technology."Scientists at Bell Labs, the research...

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Uk-TECHNOLOGY-Beyond - the Kitchen of the Future

Salton, Inc.a leading marketer and distributor of branded, high-quality small appliances, today introduced its Beyond Connected Home product line, a group of networked home products designed to make life simpler, more convenient and fun. Primarily focused in the kitchen, Beyond Connected Products - the Beyond ICEBOX Counter Top, Beyond Microwave, Beyond Bread Maker, Beyond Coffee Maker, and Beyond Home Hub - will be available at retailers in the second quarter of this year. The 2004 Beyond ICEBOX Flip Screen is available now through 275 dealers nationwide. "People today face increasingly demanding schedules and these new products are designed...

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Pen Video Camera

I spy with my little eye something I probably shouldn't, thanks to this exceedingly cool piece of spy kit. However much we try and describe it as something that's not for spy-loving man-children everywhere, it's inevitably geared towards the art of surreptitious surveillance. Hidden in this innocent-looking pen is a camera and video recorder. The video quality is pretty incredible for such a tiny camera, it records sound too through a mini built-in microphone and, despite its diminutive size, it'll record over an hour of espionage footage. Unscrew the pen to reveal a USB plug which will seamlessly disgorge...

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Pet's Eye View Camera

When you’re sitting at work, we all reckon that the dog has a better life. Until now, there’s been no way to find out if this is actually true, or just the ramblings of stress. Does your canine pal spend the day napping on your armchair, or is he firing up the Xbox and slaying space marines, drinking your beers and calling in rabbit pizzas? OK, so the last bit is probably the stress talking. But don’t you want to know for sure? The Pet’s Eye View Camera is how you find o...

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Pocket Radar

  Saying you roared along a straight like The Stig on steroids, smashed the airspeed record with a free kick, and rocketed down the mountain at 200mph is one thing (okay, it’s three things but let’s not split hairs), proving it is another. Unless of course you’ve got the revolutionary Pocket Radar. This cutting-edge gizmo is the world’s only pocket-sized speed radar, and it allows you to accurately measure the speed of anything from a cricket ball to a car to within 1mph. Simply point, shoot and check out the LED display in kph or mph. Amazing! It’s ideal for curious sports fans, athletes and trainers and even wannabe speed...

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Portable Digital TV

Isn't TV brilliant? There are so many great shows on so many great channels it's becoming impossible to tear yourself away from the ol' gogglebox. But now you don't have to because the amazing Portable Digital TV is here to save the day. Forget fuzzy reception and crummy channel choice, this supermodel slim 4.3" media player features a built-in DVB-T receiver so you can watch digital Freeview TV on its quality 4.3" LCD screen wherever you may roam. Brilliant! Armed with this chic little gizmo you can enjoy Loose Women at work, watch X Factor under the duvet or sing-along to CBeebies on the bus. The possibilities are endless....

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Portable DVD Playe

The history of movies is littered with monumental moments: the first 'talkie' back in 1927, the first Oscar ceremony in 1929, the groundbreaking animation in Disney's Fantasia and, of course, that bit in Commando when Arnie tells Bennett to "let off some steam" before impaling him on a ventilation pipe. Ah yes, movies are indeed magical. Of course, one of the greatest things to happen to movies in recent years has been the advent of DVD. This wondrous format is now the platform of choice for serious film buffs everywhere, and the players themselves are getting smaller all the time. Trouble is, regardless of player size, you usually...

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Projection Alarm Clock

When R2-D2 isn't busy serving drinks on sand barges, repairing faulty hyperdrives and hanging out with prissy protocol droids, he likes nothing better than kicking back on the nearest bedside table and beaming the time on to walls and ceilings. It's true. And it's the reason why geeky gizmo makers have created the R2-D2 Projection Alarm Clock. Standing 6.5" tall, this fully-licensed version of the greatest droid in the galaxy projects the time and date in bright red digits on to walls and ceilings at the touch of a button. He even beeps as he's doing it. It's ideal for mornings...

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Projector phone

Here are a few pictures of the Pico with built in projector! Pico projects an 480x320 image up to a 50? diagonal, has controls, a 2,2? QVGA screen, 3.5mm headset jack and an internal speaker. Enjoy the pics… Features File viewer, picture viewer, music player, video player Projection Panel HVGA (480*320) LCD 2.2” QVGA(320*240) Audio Output 3.5 mm Standard Stereo Earphone Jack Storage microSD slot (up to 16 GB) Picture Viewer JPEG, GIF, Animated GIF, MBP Music Player MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, WAV Video Player Video CODEC: DivX, Xvid, WMV9 Simple Profile, MPEG-2, MPEG-4; Audio CODEC: MP3, AAC, WMA File Viewer...

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Silent Keyboard

That will be great for library use. Thanko has released their new silent keyboard called the Silent Keyboard EX. The keyboard emits only 44.5 dB (16.5 dB quieter than your average keyboard). The keyboard in available at ¥4,980. More pictures after the bre...

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Telephoto Lens and Tripod

The camera on your iPhone is great (just like everything else on it, eh acolytes?), but when it comes to zoom, it could do with a little helping hand. Luckily, The iPhone Lens is here to sort out any zooming inadequacies you might have. It is, as you might well imagine, an attachment for your iPhone that allows you to zoom in with 8 x magnification. Wow! Not only that, but you can make any 'real' photographers weep over the money they spent on their flashy tripods and accessories - this baby's loaded with gubbins to enhance your photos. A dinky tripod to get it steady, a clamp to stick...

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iPhone Stylus and Touchscreen Cleaning

Touch screen gizmos are all very impressive but you have to touch them. Lots. And because your fingers are greasy, mucky and coated in a layer of unidentifiable gunk, beloved screens soon resemble windows dipped in chip fat and sprinkled with dust, dandruff and gawd knows what else. So thank goodness for the  i phone Stylus and Touchscreen Cleaning K...

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Underwater Digi Cam

Jaques Cousteau, Nemo and Marine Boy (boy we're getting old) eat your heart out! Most 'affordable' underwater cameras are great fun, but their price tag tends to mean that whilst they're fun, the pictures are not that brilliant. What's even worse is trying to negotiate those fiddly waterproof cases they come with. One gap in the seal and it's "goodbye camera". Well this Underwater Digi Cam is a whole new ballgame. It looks like any other camera, but it's completely waterproof. No faffing around with cases, just take it in the water with you and it's good to go. If you're looking for...

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USB Fridge/Cup Warmer

USB Cup Warmer Why is it that a really good cuppa always seems to cool at 10 times the normal rate when you're working at your computer, it's really very annoying. Well at last there's a suitably techie solution in the USB cup warmer. Simply plug this little gadget into your USB port, pop your cuppa on the hot plate, and it'll extend your drinking time by up to 30 minutes - bliss. USB Fridge Fresh from the fridge, a cool can is hard to beat, but by the time you've lost yourself at your computer for a while, your drink transforms itself into that tepid sickly beverage we all hate....

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USB Mains Charger

    . Isn’t a shame so many gadgets expect you to have your computer on so you can charge them. It almost makes sense now to convert all your home plug sockets to USB sockets. Well, until that is feasible you can purchase the USB Mains Charger. Forehead slapping easy, just plug into your mains plug socket and then insert your gadget's USB plug into this minimal 21st century plug and hey presto – electricity is whooshed into your beloved gadg...

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USB Mini Vacuum Cleaner

Showing newest posts with label USB Mini Vacuum Cleaner. Show older posts Showing newest posts with label USB Mini Vacuum Cleaner. Show older postsSaturday, November 20, 2010 USB Mini Vacuum Cleaner Look, your keyboard’s filthy, your desk’s a disaster and the less said about your printer, phone and framed photo of Kim and Aggie the better. What you need is a vacuum cleaner. But a normal sized one is liable to suck up your mouse as well as your crumbs. So say hello to the supremely practical USB Vacuum Cleaner. This nifty little gizmo makes light work of fluff-flecked keyboards and sucks...

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USB Negative Scanner

Rediscover long-forgotten photos with this USB-friendly scanner that converts images trapped on 35mm negatives or slides into digital pics. You can then edit and enhance your revamped photos using the idiot-proof software ready for printing or viewing on the big screen. Comparing mullets has never been such f...

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Video Glasses

  Shield your eyes and share your amazing adventures with the Immortal Video Glasses. Armed with a built-in wide screen VGA video camera, these incredible specs can shoot and store up to 3 hours of video-quality footage, leaving your hands free for holding handlebars, climbing mountains or just waving at fans. The simple 2 button controls make these easier to use than most hand-held cameras and at 51g, aren’t much heavier than standard sun nines. Each pair comes with three sets of interchangeable lenses (polarized flame orange, polarized dark gray, and clear) for maximum visibility in all light conditions and a protective metal...

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