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Clari-fi headphone adapter cleans up your music
Reuben Lee | Apr 10, 2008
This is supposedly achieved by a technology that draws from the signal source to perform real-time compression of digital audio, and thus removing the digital artifacts in the song.
We only wished the Clari-fi Music headphone adapter was smaller and sleeker for portability. A black option would have been nice, too, to go with non-iPod earphones. Still, it sounds like an interesting product that will appeal to music enthusiasts who'll probably be willing to fork out the US$59.95 for one. The Clari-fi Podcast, which is optimized for listening to Podcasts, goes for US$49.95.
Via Slashgear
Picture credit: Slashgear
Kitchen helpers, green and small
Elsa Wenzel | Apr 10, 2008
The tradeshow, which is closed to the public, is known as the largest of its kind, attracting store buyers from more than 100 countries.
Among the items attracting attention this year were a microwave and handheld espresso maker, both billed as the world's smallest. Eco-minded shoppers could find plenty of options for making the home a bit greener, and people with a sweet tooth could find contraptions for making doughnuts and gummy candies.
During the show, we covered gear targeting the germphobic, dieters, and sufferers of bad hair days, as well as plenty of energy-efficient, low-toxin appliances and products.
Via Kitchen Gadgets blog | Picture credit: iCubed International
Segway toughens up, heads in new directions
Mike Yamamoto | Apr 10, 2008
Apparently the people behind the Segway are finally starting to listen to the incessant mocking of the personal transporter as the ultimate in dorkdom. The evidence: It's preparing to debut a new RMP (Robotic Mobility Platform) at the RoboBusiness conference that looks more appropriate for a desert battlefield than a paved sidewalk.
It's a far more macho version of the first RMP released more than a year ago, which was developed for use by robots. The new model--which could cost as much as US$50,000--can carry up to 400 pounds, according to MAKE, and has omnidirectional wheels for ultimate maneuverability (as long as doesn't have the same flaws found in the original, that is).
We don't know why it so long for them to come up with this idea. After all, the Tri-Clops Mutant has been doing this for ages.
Via Crave CNET
Get all Dick Tracy with this watch phone
Reuben Lee | Apr 09, 2008
We've come across several watch phones in the market so far, but this is probably the first we've seen with a flip cover. The latest of the Cool phone series for the Chinese market, the G108 incorporates a unique clamshell design that looks very much like an accessory from Dick Tracy's spy gear.
What's truly impressive about the G108 is its onboard feature set. Housed on one side of the clamshell is a 1.5-inch (160 x 128-pixel) 256K-color display, while on the other side is a circular keypad that shares an uncanny resemblance to the rotary dial on the B&O Serene handset. An additional LED display can also be found on the exterior of the flip lid.
The G108 supports quadband GSM and GPRS, on top of Bluetooth and USB connectivity. It comes with a pathetic 0.5MB of onboard memory which will definitely be insufficient for those planning to make use of the built-in 1.3-megapixel camera and multimedia player. Fortunately, users have the option to increase the memory via a memory card expansion slot. This timepiece also comes with a speakerphone function.
Don't expect this to be slim, though. With a 51 x 51 x 20mm footprint, the 65g Cool watch phone is bulky and will probably look weird on a tiny wrist. Having said that, it is undeniably a cool toy which will appeal to gadget lovers out there, though there's no word on when and where else you can find this watch phone.
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Via Slashphone
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Etch A Sketch: The geek way
Damian Koh | Apr 09, 2008
Remember Etch A Sketch? Thumbs Up UK has just taken the drawing toy with erasable screen that was so popular when we were young and given it a geek spin. Now (well, soon anyway), you can wear it on your shirt, too.
The T-sketch shirt requires a battery pack (with two AAA batteries) that's sewn inside the garment to work, so that will add to your weight a little. But that's little sacrifice for the glowing backlight on your scribbles and customizable rhythmic flashing sequences.
So instead of flashing your number using your phone's LCD to that hot chick at the bar, you can beam it right across the room. Unwanted stares and giggles are complimentary.
Via Shiny Shiny
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