Tag: tech Digest
USB memo holder lights up after the fact
Usually if I’m in full Selznick memo-writing mode I want extra light, so it’s a little puzzling that the USB memo holder lights up after you’ve put a memo in it. However, it does also have a USB port in the back, so at least it functions as an extension cable with a flirty little stand. And then, when want to just fire Craig by note, he’ll be more likely to notice the glowing glob in the middle of his soon-to-be-ex-desk. 9,90 €. [GT]
'Super' Earth-type planet discovered
Gliese 581 C is a temperate planet like Earth, according to recent findings from the Eso 3.6m Telescope in Chile. With temperatures ranging from 0 to 40 C, if it has water, the water would be liquid, making it habitable for us, and probably other life forms as well. Future missions will analyze the planet for signs of biological activity such as chlorophyll and methane. Gliese 581 C is 20 light years away, so it’ll be a while before we can actually go there – unless we have a breakthrough, in which case, party at Marklar’s place.
CD+G Karaoke System from GPX
It's time for a Karaoke Party Machine! Honestly! The CD+G Karaoke System from GPX promises billions of opportunities for humiliatingly drunken renderings of pop standards, including duets, since it sports dual mic jacks. And, you can preserve it all…
An Apple computer made out of… wood?
Wooden gadgets aren’t exactly new. We’ve seen wooden keyboards and mice, wood-panelled PSPs, and even wooden memory sticks. Now someone’s taken the logical step of making an ‘Apple’ computer out of wood.
Top 10 celebrities most likely to do a Justin.tv
It’s ironic really. The Orwellian idea of Big Brother had a state dictatorship spying on its citizens, while more recently The Truman Show had one man’s life being broadcast to millions as entertainment, without his knowledge. That’s not how it’s going to work, though. Soon, us proles will be queuing up to stream our daily lives online.
Video review: Sony NW-A805 Walkman
Shiny Shiny's Susi and Abi feel the love for the Sony Walkman A805 2GB.
Cushion Control puts the remote in your seat
Totally decorative, and fully functional, Cushion Control is a trio of couch decor with a power button, volume up/down and +/- adjuster. Wouldn’t you like to just wiggle your behind in order to rewind your favourite track for the nineteenth time? They use soft switches and RF to actually be functional, suggesting that not only is the Singularity approaching, so’s the day you can use your cat to turn on the telly. I’ll take three! [GT]
Cushion Control
FlyClear lets you buy-fly-pass
After standing in line for six hours and taking your shoes off once an hour for all that time, the FlyClear starts to sound like a heckuva deal. Costing $100 and in (as it were) pilot projects in the US, FlyClear uses a biometric card to let you quickly slide past the peons who’d rather pay with their feet. So far, available in Orlando, NY-JFK, Indianapolis, San Jose and Cinncinnati – but hopefully tomorrow the world, before I start my book tour. [GT]
FlyClear [via CrunchGear]
Music robots roundup
You’ll say domo arigato to these musical Mr. Robotos who play everything from trumpet to DJ scratches. Also, if you missed the John Coltrane robot rendering be sure to add that to your Friday caffeine relaxation moments. Video of Georgia Tech’s “Haile” the drum player after the jump. [GT]
