April 2005

Gadget Freak of The Year

Design News readers selected Jerry Baumeister as Gadget Freak extraordinaire for the model rock altimeter he designed Chuck Mackey, Senior Art Director Design News April 4, 2005 A peek behind the scenes to show you how a Gadget Freak is created There may be some argument as to whether Gadget Freaks are born or created. [...]

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Griffin iTrip Mini FM Transmitter for iPod

The iPod mini has helped revolutionize the way people store and listen to music, but it’s not particularly car-friendly. Unless your car stereo includes a cassette deck (increasingly rare) or an auxiliary input (more common among newer stereos) combined with the appropriate adapter, you simply haven’t had the means to play your extensive iPod library [...]

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Now, just a nod can control your gadget

ANI News) London, Apr 5 : Researchers from the University of Glasgow claim to have developed “audio clouds� for controlling gadgets using movement and sound. London, Apr 5 : Researchers from the University of Glasgow claim to have developed “audio clouds� for controlling gadgets using movement and sound. According to the BBC, this development will [...]

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Easy X10 Projects For Creating A Smart Home

If you’re ready to automate your home but are more comfortable with projects outlined step by step, a guide aimed at the savvy, do-it-yourself consumer will get you on your way. Created by the Technica Pacifica staff, Easy X10 Projects for Creating a Smart Home can assist with the design and installation of a wide [...]

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Hand-held gadget to scan the body

Hand-held gadgets could be used in the future to take 3D scans showing tissues inside the body, US scientists say. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners currently used for this job in hospitals are large and expensive. But Princeton University is looking for ways to make scanners cheaper and smaller without affecting performance. The breakthrough [...]

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LitterChamp Jr. w/Scoop

Pets are a joy to have around, but pet maintenance can be a chore. While taking out an entire trash bag that’s empty save for a small amount of kitty litter may seem like a necessary waste in order to avoid the odor, it’s no longer essential. The LitterChamp Jr. is an easy, clean and [...]

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Japan unveils ghostbuster gadget

Associated Press Friday, April 08, 2005 TOKYO — A “ghost detector” is the latest offering from a Japanese company that sells popular computer data storage units shaped like rubber ducks and sushi. SolidAlliance Corp.’s portable GhostRadar beeps and flashes red lights in response to unusual magnetic waves. It also reacts to body heat and perspiration [...]

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SOUNDaround Surround Sound Processor

SOUNDaround delivers 5.1 home theater sound through your normal stereo TV, Hi-Fi system or headphones. Get crystal-clear dialog, groundshaking bass without a subwoofer and enhanced sound effects for breathtaking realism. The SOUNDaround’s unique formula combines Dolby’s TruSurround, TruBass and Dialog Clarity enhancement technology — all used by leading audio companies for high-quality sound. Just plug [...]

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Japanese swap the Sony Walkman for the Apple ipod

Reporter: Peter Cave HAMISH ROBERTSON: Well, Moscow may be bigger, louder, faster and flashier than it was a decade ago, but by contrast, the Japanese capital is, if anything, rather more subdued than it used to be. The ABC’s Foreign Affairs Editor, Peter Cave, has returned to Japan for the first time since he was [...]

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Griffin iBeam Flashlight and Laser Pointer for iPod

While your iPod won’t start washing your dishes anytime soon, Griffin is committed to making sure it does just about everything else. The iBeam is the latest manifestation of this effort, turning your iPod into a combination flashlight/laser pointer, which is a handy combo for people who take their iPods everywhere. The package actually consists [...]

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