Posted Feb 2nd 2008 5:32PM by Ryan Block
Filed under: GPS
Mio’s apparently got two new units, um, moving through the FCC: the Moov and Moov XL, which will feature Bluetooth, a new UI, and a 3.5 and 4.3-inch displays, respectively. We’ll let you know when they go legit.
I’ve been through my share of camera bags. I think I own about 8 of them in various sizes. I started out with Lowepro, but I had some issues with their quality and on one of my bags in particular the buckle kept coming loose from the shoulder strap… DANGER!
I now use Tamrac bags exclusively and have 4 of them, from a fairly tiny one that only fits a camera and a flash to a gigantic one that fits all my medium format equipment. The one I now use almost exclusively is the Super Pro 17 (617). The 617 allows me to carry to bodies with lenses attached including my 70-200 f/2.8 L IS. It works great for transporting my cameras to and from my assignments, but once I’m there and using my cameras it just gets in the way.
Boda takes a totally different approach with what they call a lens bag. Designed for shooters who need the ability to change lenses quickly, the Boda Dry and Dry Jr. are flexible and versatile products. While most camera bags are designed for storing your camera and lenses, the Boda dry is designed for active shooting.
The idea is that your arrive at the event with your standard camera case and then put the lenses you need in the Boda. When you need to change lenses you just whip out the new lens and drop the one you no longer need back in the bag. The Boda bag can by worn on your hip or shoulder depending on how you configure it.
The Boda is constructed with weatherproof ballistic nylon and dry zippers. It can hold between 2 and 4 lenses depending on the model and includes pockets for business cards, digital media, a water bottle, a flash and even your wallet and keys.
Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease is a terrible thing to witness on a loved one. Scientists from the University of Sunderland in the U.K. claim they have the answer to the problem.
The answer comes in form of a hat which is to be worn for ten minutes everyday. Creators claim that the hat bathes the brain in infrared light which, in turn, stimulates growth of brain cells. This new technology, if successful, could not only slow down rate of dementia but even, to a certain extent, reverse it. Critics express their doubts at the hat’s efficacy and underlying mechanism. According to the Health Blog in WSJ, however, there is a possibility that that this might just be true, although studies on infrared have only focused on strokes before.
The scientists who came up with the device have already performed lab experiments although it would take more time for this new technology to be confirmed as true and viable. We could only wait and see.
In Japan, where having central heating means breaking bank every month, something like this is of the essence. But the Japanese won’t take the mundane-looking, run-of-the-mill heaters — definitely not!
This digital space heater doesn’t only save your life during frigid winters, it can pretend it’s a real fireplace too. Complete with a screen which shows off burning embers, this heater with a monitor measures 79.5 × 23.5 with a depth of 62 cm. Weighing 14.3 kg, and made of ABS resin, aluminium, and glass; this digital space heater goes for £121.
Check out the product page (Japanese).
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The Bose 3-2-1 GS Series II Home Entertainment System has been manufactured keeping in mind the sound quality as well as artlessness. It has facility of remote control which is devised to work with any of the home entertainment product. The main characteristic of this system is that it has few speakers which satisfy all the needs that are equivalent to 5 speakers. Because of few speakers, there is requirement of less wiring.
There are two pocketsized powerhouse 3-2-1 Gemstone speakers equipped for outstanding sound. These speakers are 50% smaller in size. Furthermore, it also includes an Acoustimass module which gives out the best home theatre sound. These speakers have TrueSpace digital processing circuitry which is responsible for production of highly clear sound. It is also accomplished with AM/FM tuner and DVD/CD player.
Bose 3.2.1 Home Entertainment System constitute 2 speakers, 3-2-1 universal remote control, Setup DVD, Antenna stand, Acoustimass module, Media centre, Stereo cable, Rubber feet for Acoustimass module & Speakers, Batteries, AM antenna, FM antenna, 220 V power cord2 UB 20 Brackets, Owners Guide, Video cable, Speaker cable, Module cable and Audio Input Cable.
The Bose 3-2-1 GS Series II Home Entertainment System comes at the price of $999.00.
Source: Bose
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Posted Feb 2nd 2008 4:47PM by Darren Murph
Filed under: Gaming, Handhelds, Peripherals
Legitimate (read: legal) Famicon support for your DS Lite may seem like a dream come true for the retro gamer, but Cyber Gadget’s Cyber Famulator Lite might be a little much to ask for all but the geekiest. You have to strap on a (barely) pared down “famiclone” system onto your cute little portable, but pulling out and blowing into a dirty old Metroid cart on the go will no doubt be a privilege for some.
[Via ExtremeTech]
With the AppleTV “take 2” still not available, Vudu seems to be willing to put up a strong fight to remain in the market. It was just last week that Vudu lowered their price by 25% and have now added more HD content.
A new update, that will bring the software to version 1.2 will add about 80 more movies and also adds an on-screen broadband instant-HD indicator. The movies are priced starting at $4 each, which is comparable to the AppleTV pricing. The indicator will help the instant start movies by giving users an alert as to whether or not their current broadband speed will be able to handle the movie without any delays in watching. It also has a recommendation option that will help you choose the best movies based on your broadband speed. Like other competing services, the eventual winner will come down to who has the better user experience and more available content.
Read [Wired]
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Posted Feb 2nd 2008 12:24PM by Darren Murph
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
Details are still fuzzy at this point, but according to an e-mail received by numerous tipsters, Microsoft is indeed offering up a free copy of Vista in exchange for their privacy. Yeah, even though it claimed otherwise late last year. According to the note, Redmond is viewing these folks as “registered members” of the Windows Feedback Program, and if they keep their guard down for the remainder of a three month period, they will seemingly receive a copy of its latest OS gratis. So, any others out there finding an unexpected message from the Big M regarding said offer? Let us know in comments below, particularly if you get any free wares or previously analyzed keylogging reports.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Posted Feb 2nd 2008 1:14PM by Ryan Block
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Remember that Skype plugin being written to run natively on the Apple TV? It’s out today, and get it while the gettin’s good because we aren’t expecting any of these hacks to continue working after the take 2 update gets pushed out in the near future. Let us know how it is, would you?
Microsoft sure has had a busy day today, what with announcing they have made an offer to buy out Yahoo, and now they have cut down the price of the 8GB Zune. Previously, it was $199, so this 20 dollars price cut is rather nice. If you want to buy the Zune, head over to Amazon and you can purchase one for the new price of $179.99 or less for the pink model.
Via [Engadget]
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