Frequent flyers, prepare to be dazzled: This week, the world’s first power-assisted luggage is rolling into our lives. A company called Live Luggage will unveil its motorized bags tomorrow. The bags have a handle-based sensor that powers up when you tilt the handle, then gives you an added push when you need it. The system […]
We’ve presented some of Johnny Lee’s Wiimote hacking projects in the past, but what you’re about to see is what impressed me the most so far. Using a Wiimote, a projector, and an infrared emitter, Johnny is able to transform almost any surface, from a standard sheet of paper to an umbrella, into an interactive […]
By JR Raphael Contributing Writer, [GAS] Need a second opinion before you make your next electronics purchase? A new social network called PEBuzz (Personal Electronics Buzz) hopes to help. The site, launched about a month ago, features user-generated reviews and opinions on everything from high-end TVs to random gadgets. The site lets you set up […]
Designed by Thomas Heyerdahl for Heyerdahl Jewellery, the “iDiamond ear” headphones are made out of 18 karat gold and are studded with 204 diamonds, totalling 1.65 carats. Only 1000 units have be made and each sells for $6400. The perfect gift that should please even the most demanding blingbling-loving girlfriend. iDiamond Ear [Heyerdahl Jewellery]
The iDance WALL-E robot, which in essence is a cool-looking iPod speaker, will start grooving as soon as you plug him into any media player. The little fellah will also occasionally say his name (“WaaAaaAll-E”) while dancing to your favorite tunes. Only $25 at Sharper Image.
Located in the lobby of the brand new Comcast Center in Philadelphia, this Barco video wall is composed of 10 million pixels, runs via six dx-700 led digitizers, seven encore video processors and three matrixpro routers. The screen measures 83.3ft x 25.4ft and has cost a whopping $22 million to design, construct and install. Hmmm, […]
Fellow geeks, get ready to start hard-core lusting about what I’m going to show you. Meet “The Emperor”: Yes, I know, the thing looks like some kind of imperial control station coming right out of a Star Wars movie, but if you look closely, you’ll notice it’s been designed to look like a scorpion’s tail. […]
By JR Raphael Contributing Writer, [GAS] A new Microsoft-powered table lets you flirt with strangers at a bar — without ever leaving your seat. Microsoft debuted the high-tech tabletop at Harrah’s Rio All-Suite Hotel in Las Vegas this week. It revolutionizes the very nature of the watering hole and may change the face of the […]
If you’ve missed Steve Jobs’ WWDC keynote yesterday and don’t have the patience to watch all 107 minutes of it, the folks at Mahalo Daily resumed the whole thing in precisely 60 seconds. Gotta love people who know that our time is precious. Thanks Mahalo Daily!
By JR Raphael Contributing Writer, [GAS] I think I may have found the perfect — albeit, somewhat unlikely — match. I’m a musician, a drummer with more funk than Flavor Flav after a week without showers. But I also live in an apartment, which makes drumming a bit difficult — at least, unless I want […]