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Entries for September, 2011

Multifunctional HDTV

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German LCD maker HANNspree recently launched its Lounge TV 70 on International Funkausstellung Berlin 2011, which is announced as both a windows PC and a white board except for acting as a HDTV. Even though the device is just a prototype at the time, it would no doubt bring the TV designs to a new age. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Brainwave TV Controller

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On International Funkausstellung Berlin 2011, Chinese electronics manufacture Haier exhibited a prototype which would change the way we use a remote controller. Its name is the “Brain Wave” (definitely not a final product name) and it seems just like a headset which has two “arms” separately resting on the user’s forehead and earlobe. Once get well prepared, the users would then change channels, adjust volume sand choose movie titles simply via their brainwave. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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‘KE-Chair’ For Vulnerable People to Escape

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‘KE-Chair’ is an assistive device especially designed for people who have difficulties in evacuating from disaster. It is foldable and smart, making the device compact enough for storage. It is also adjustable, and therefore the KE-Chair is compatible with various shapes of stairs. When needing evacuation, a protector should firstly unfold the KE-Chair and then move the vulnerable people downstairs conveniently and effectively. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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iPhone Flask

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iPhone? Of course they are, however they’re not real cellphones but iPhone-shaped flasks. Its power switch is actually the flask cap, and it would let out wine when switched on. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Creative T-shirts

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Why do we love T-shirts? Because they’re simple in design, comfortable to wear and low in prices? Well, probably also because they’re usually “written” or “drawn” with interesting ideas. Ideas that make us to smile. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Mobee’s Magic Numpad

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Seemingly common things may sometimes perform really magic, and Mobee’s Magic Numpad is just a good example of that. It is a thin file that comes with an accompanying software, with the help of which the Magic Numpad will transform your Apple Magic Trackpad into a numeric keypad. When the film is place onto the trackpad, any functions such as page up, page down or directional keys will then be available to use. There’re three key configuration overlays for you to choose, including one that combines the numeric keyboard and trackpad. The Magic Numpad will be ready for the market on October, but now you can pre-order one from Mobee. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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‘Personal 3D Viewer’ Head Mounted Display

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After quite a long time of research and design, Sony finally issued its ‘Personal 3D Viewer’ Head Mounted Display at IFA in Berlin several days ago, which is claimed to be much better than what it was expected. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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HD-15 High-Definition Electronic Earplugs

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Etymotic Research’s HD-15 High-Definition electronic earplugs is the ever-best gadget that can both protect your ears from loud noises and let people to hear when it isn’t noisy. Note that you can always have the earplugs in your ears, no needing to take them out or in from time to time. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Epson’s Retro Photo Printer

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Epson’s new photo printer comes with a retro appearance design which seems to have drawn its inspiration from old computers once popular in 1970s or 1990s, but actually also features some modern technology as it is built with a wireless keyboard and a remote controller. However, the real element that makes the printer special is that the device prints out photos and postcards without needing to be connected to a computer. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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EV 3 Wheel Vehicle for Wheelchair

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Showcased on ‘The 7th Int’l Trade-fair for Senior Industry, Health, Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies (SENDEX 2011)’ held on September 1~3 in KINTEX, Goyang, Korea, this innovative EV 3 Wheel Vehicle has successfully attracted almost every visitor’s attention with its stylish appearance, bright colors and a powerful function. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Wacom Inkling

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The world’s leading manufacturer of digital interface solutions “Wacom” have recently issued its Inkling, a magic pen set that transforms paintings or writings finished on paper into digital ones. With such an amazing function, the device would soon change the way we paint and write. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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gScreen 17″Dual Screen Laptop

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The king of laptop is here. From gScreen, the SpaceBook is the world’s first dual-screen laptop that features two 17″ full HD displays with a gorgeous resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels. Even so, the new laptop measures merely 4.54kg, lightweight enough to ensure people an easy transportation. It is planned to be launched to the world in November, but now you can make an order via gScreen with a down payment of $695.00 or $795.00. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Face Shelving

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Need to face your books everyday? If so, why not store them on this Face Shelving system? As you place your books onto different locations of the shelf, you can create different faces that would make you smile. Just have a try. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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