Technology
Nintendo Unveils DS’s Next Generation Version
By Vlad | October 3, 2008
Gaming fans that frequent this blog would be glad to know that Nintendo Co Ltd has launched the DSi what it calls the next-generation version of the Nintendo DS portable game console. The new console features a built-in camera; a music player, 3.25-inch LCD panel, and much software will also be released to utilize the camera and music player functions in the console.
The console has a pixel count of about 300,000 and the DSi is preinstalled with software that can color in and process pictures taken by the camera with a touch pen. The DSi will be launched on November 1 and will cost $180. However initially it is available only in Japan.
A 72″ 3D Display Which Could Be Viewed With Naked Eye
By Vlad | October 2, 2008
Here is the latest from the world of 3D. Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and Victor Company of Japan Ltd have developed a 72″ 3D display, which could be viewed with naked eye.
Multiple projectors project image on the screen from the back and enable 3D representation. What is amazing is that each projector provides a pixel count of 100 million or more. Thanks to the optical system, alignment of the projectors and the ways of light, the resulting image is a realistic and believable one and looks almost life like. They are planning to develop a 200 to 300 3D display, which can be viewed with the naked eyes.
Orkney Rock May Help Aliens Detect Life On Earth
By Vlad | October 2, 2008
So what if we can’t seem to be able to contact extra terrestrials or aliens? They very well could do so, thanks to a specially prepared slab of rock, which was launched into space by the University of Aberdeen with the help of a Russian spacecraft. This was part of an exercise conducted by the European Space Agency Mission.
The Orkney rock holds evidence to the fact of life on earth thanks to the biological deposits on it. Even though it experiences extreme temperatures while going and coming back to the earth’s atmosphere, the rock can hide chemical information which hold clues to life and biology. Called the Orkney rock, it was part of the unmanned Foton M3 mission.
Toshiba’s Media Server Concept Is Uber-Cool
By Vlad | October 1, 2008
Dreams are what inventions and concepts are all about. If you had dreamed ever if a TV, a telephone and a media server could interact with each other, Toshiba seems to have the answer. However, it still is in a concept stage and will take a while for it to materialize.
In this new system, a media server will automatically download media files from the cellphone just when the user drops near the field communication or NFC. Later, the media files can be projected on a wireless HD 1080p TV. However, this being a concept, I won’t be able to swear by it. I could only swear that Toshiba always manages to pull it off, whatever the concept is, and most of its products are great success.
It would be interesting to see a product that lets all these three gadgets interact with one another and finally have a synthesized result.
Via: UberGizmo
Foldable Notebook May Trounce EEE PC
By Vlad | October 1, 2008
Here is a concept that would appeal to any gizmo freak. If you thought the Asus EEE PC was the biggest and hottest thing right now, you may be in for a shock. Yves Behar has designed a concept for a ‘brick’ design. What is being touted as the hybrid iPhone-meets-Macbook-Air gets rid of keyboards and uses an adaptive multitouch screen depending on how it is laid out.
Though tactile feedback is not available, corrective software will make errors less frequent. When opened it will work as a laptop and other modes include eBook, Desktop, and tablet mode.
MyVu Video Glasses Reduce Eyestrain
By Vlad | September 30, 2008
Watching favorite videos can be a great way to spend time during long trips but the problem arises when one develops a backache and eyestrain. MyVu video glasses comes with an embedded tiny LCD screen with lenses such that the image is correctly focused on both eyes. The lens allows your eyes to focus as though looking at an object 2m away and a mind blowing quality image. The built in screen has a resolution of 640×480 - which is higher than the iPod itself.
Now, one could experience the new dimension to the concept of video viewing as people with good vision or who wear contact lenses can use MyVu video glasses but not applicable for those with glasses. The new version weighing a mere 82g and increased the viewing area by 35% over the previous models. This video eyewear lets you enjoy sound provided by excellent in-ear buds in partnership with “Ultimate Ears”. Three different sized ear-adaptors are provided. Power is provided by an internal battery charged through a standard USB socket for which an appropriate lead is provided to connect the computer or power adaptor.
Man Flies Across The English Channel
By Vlad | September 28, 2008
If you thought humans were not meant to fly, think again, for a Swiss pilot has just flown across the English Channel. What’s new, you may ask. Well, he did not pilot an aircraft over the channel but piloted his own body, in short, he just flew!
All he did was, he fired up his attached jets and flew after leaping from a plane at the height 8,800 feet and then flew across the channel. He reached the other side in less than fifteen minutes. Probably, humans can now dream about flying anywhere they want, if they just attach a few jet engines to their backs.
Raytheon Launches Aquatic Exoskeletons
By Vlad | September 25, 2008
Raytheon is one of the most famous companies that have been conducting research on exoskeletons. In fact, they are the leaders of the exoskeleton industry. Their latest contribution to this realm is a biologically inspired aquatic exoskeleton. These robotic suits enhance the user’s strength and allow him or her to mimic the movements of penguins and dolphins.
If you remember a certain episode where Tom swam in the water like various aquatic animals, you can do just that, but there wouldn’t be a mer-Jerry to eat. These exoskeletons will allow swimmers to achieve speeds of 1m/s and also a top speed of 1.5m/s. It emulates two types of biological propulsion, which are the body and/or caudal fin locomotion and median and/or fin locomotion.
Advent PC Runs On 25 Watts
By Vlad | September 25, 2008
I have a job that demands me to sit in front of the computer screen for many long hours, which not only strain my eyes, but also increase my electricity usage. In fact I must be one of the most uncool out there, to be using so much of energy without any qualms. However, here is a green PC that may not only save electricity bills but also help reduce energy usage and contribute to the greater well being of the society.
The Advent Eco is an awesome computer that runs on just 25 watts and has a fan-less cooling system, which according to me is uber-cool. The computer is mostly made of recycled materials, which makes it pretty green and environmentally friendly. However, this computer will run only basic programs such as email, surfing and word processing.
New Biological Technology May Help Identify Terrorists
By Vlad | September 24, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security have developed a new anxiety-detection technology designed to detect unusually high biological fluctuations in humans at airport checkpoints like changes in breathing patterns, increased heart rate, etc. Our inability to know when someone is deceiving us has enormous consequences in the fight against terrorism. These bio scans may help authorities to spot dangerous people.
This may remind one of the redundant and annoying saying “prevention is better than cure”. You might have a doubt nagging at the back of your mind that a person might shows signs of anxiety the moment he walks through a checkpoint like quickened heart rate and heavier breathing, and fluctuations in body temperature.
