King Kong-pod strikes again

Okay, we didn't mean to make fun of the Joby's Gorillapod, but we can't resist associating this portable tripod for compact cameras with the all-almighty ape. If that isn't enough, the company has also released an SLR version of the Gorillapod.

Unlike King Kong which uses its four limbs to traverse Skull Island, the Gorillapods have only three "legs" to contend with. Each of these "legs" has flexible joints with rubber grips, so the tripod can be wrapped around anything. Well, almost.

Similar to its younger sibling, the Gorillapod SLR weighs 165g, measures 250 x 50 x 50mm and is able to support an SLR or video camera of up to 1.1kg. The camera is connected to the pod via a universal 1/4-20 screw mount. There's also a lock ring to make sure your camera stays on the tripod--that is if your three-legged machine isn't the one falling off the roof in the first place.

While we won't see King Kong scaling our skyscrapers anytime soon, the Gorillapods look fun enough to play with, which could be potentially useful for demanding shooting conditions.

Same name, different logo

Fujifilm has recently unveiled its new corporate brand logo which will be used on all its products, advertising media, facilities and office supplies as of October 1 this year.

According to the press release, Fujifilm will be undergoing structural reforms launching Fujifilm Holdings Corp which will provide strategic management of its two major operating companies: Fujifilm Corp and Fuji Xerox Co.

Click here to read press release.

LG Finger Mouse

Anything that tiny isn't going to be good news, ergonomically speaking, for your carpel tunnel. But this has to be one of the coolest portable optical mice we've come across. As the name indicates, this metallic rodent is finger-width broad. Which also means relearning its use since the top part now acts as a left mouse button, the bottom functions as the right mouse button, and the scroll wheel sits awkwardly (particularly for lefties) on the right side. Go finger, er, figure.

Click for larger image | size of mouse

Via AVing

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Device: Optical notebook mouse
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Mosquito Magnet Defender

It's all out war against the mossies with the Mosquito Magnet Defender designed for the homeowner held prisoner by a garden full of bloodsuckers. This device claims to mimic the human respiration by converting liquid petroleum gas to CO2 with a patented short-range attractant called Lurex. Think of it as pheromones for the Asian tiger mosquito, the much-feared Aedes Albopictus known to spread dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever. This silent assassin ain't cheap by half, but for peace of mind, it could well be priceless. Augment with the fun-filled Flygun.

See how it works here | see the Defender (left) and Liberty (right) here

Price: S$999 for Defender, S$1,999 for Liberty Plus
Availability: Price good till end-September in Singapore, selected outlets
Device: Mosquito killer
Basic specs: Three-step assembly, quick startup, all-weather performance, 50ft low-voltage cord included, burying clips included, sled base, one-year warranty

Sony gets picture-savvy with new Bravia engine

Following the successful debut of its Best Resolution Audio Visual Integrated Architecture LCD TVs, Sony is announcing the introduction of its next-generation Bravias starting with a new "S" series lineup. Sporting a sleek and clean-cut design, the series comes in four different display sizes ranging from 26 to 46 inches.

To enhance picture quality, the Japanese company has outfitted the series with a newly developed Bravia engine featuring picture-optimizing and noise-reduction processings. The former, combined with its S-PVA LCD panel, enables the TV to deliver an improved 1,300:1 contrast ratio performance over its predecessors.

Performance aside, the HD-ready "S" series also comes loaded with an all-digital HDMI interface for no-fuse, one-cable digital audio-visual connectivity with HD settop boxes, Blu-ray and HD-DVD players. Expect the new Bravias to hit retail shelves in the following weeks.
More info here

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