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EMTEC to acquaint the Gdium at CES 2009

2009-01-05T16:33:00.001-08:00

We at Coolest Gadgets are actual aflame about CES 2009, and you, the clairvoyant, will be audition a lot about it this anniversary. Here’s a little bastard examination of one of the abounding articles that will be on display: the Gdium from EMTEC. The Gdium is a absolutely Open Source carriageable computer, and comes [...]

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2009-01-05T03:34:00.001-08:00

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2008-12-30T03:38:00.001-08:00

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Comment on BagTV - Put a TV on your Bag by Use Zoom to View Websites Easier on Smaller Screened PCs | Misc. Gadgets | Cool New Gadgets and Gizmos

2008-12-25T16:34:00.001-08:00

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GettaGrip Musclebuzz - Hand-powered Mobile Phone

2008-12-25T03:35:00.001-08:00

In the spirit of hand-powered eco gadgets, the GettaGrip Musclephone needs 40 seconds of squeezing time to give the internal battery a full charge. The advert doesn’t mention just how much talk time the squeezing gives, so we’ve no idea how good it is. The phone is really ugly, so it’d make sense to have [...]

Kyocera rolls out quartet of new articles

2008-12-24T16:35:00.001-08:00

Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all accessories are air-conditioned [ Kyocera rolls out quartet of new articles absorb by Coolest Gadgets ]

Comment on ICON A5 by Outdoor Gadgets

2008-12-12T16:34:00.001-08:00

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Gadgets for the Winter - A pedal-powered snowplough

2008-12-11T03:32:00.001-08:00

If you’re advantageous abundant to accept lots of snow in your allotment of the apple, the pedal powered snow plough is a abundant way to exercise and bright the anchorage too! You can consistently accord the kids the job of brighting the anchorage, and apperceive that you’re accomplishing them some good!The snowplough started off as [...]

Comment on Wilting Flower Reminds of Wasting Power by Gadgets

2008-12-10T03:33:00.001-08:00

I'd accept to set this in foreground of my computer to apprehension it because I'm awful with plants too. I consistently annihilate abundance from carelessness.

Comment on Nail Flash Drive by Feature: 15 Fun USB Flash Drives | Geeky Gadgets

2008-12-02T16:35:00.001-08:00

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2008-12-02T03:34:00.001-08:00

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2008-12-01T16:35:00.001-08:00

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R2-D2 Aquarium

2008-12-01T03:35:00.001-08:00

We’ve featured a fair few absorbing, tasteless and camp aquariums actuality on Coolest Gadgets but this is apparently the nerdiest yet (acknowledgment Critiker), the R2-D2 Aquarium.Modeled afterwards the a lot of acclaimed astromech adherent in the galaxy, this R2-D2 holds a 1 3/4-gallon aquarium catchbasin in his axial alcove, ideal for a baby freshwater ancestors of goldfish, [...]

Best Buy Gift Card Doubles as Speaker

2008-11-30T16:32:00.001-08:00

We at Coolest Gadgets accept already covered how Target has somehow angry their $50-1000 allowance agendas into a 1.2 megapixel camera. It appears that Best Buy has gotten in on this allowance agenda acceleration as addition accessory activity with a allowance agenda that doubles as a apostle. That’s appropriate, if a Best Buy [...]

Navigon 8100T Gives 3-D GPS Maps

2008-11-30T03:36:00.001-08:00

Previously, on Coolest Gadgets, we covered Navigon’s two new GPS, the 2090S and 5100 max. Navigon has afresh alien their newest Personal Navigation Device (PND) today alleged the Navigon 8100T. The Navigon 8100T has a actual absorbing affection alleged the Panorama View 3D. This Panorama software uses NASA area abstracts, so you will [...]

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2008-11-29T16:31:00.001-08:00

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Comment on Flat Bulb by Chris at LG

2008-11-29T10:18:00.001-08:00

Gorgeous architecture but isn't application ancient bulbs a bit of a footfall astern? WHy not energy-saving ones?

iPhone Apps We Like: QuickVoice Voice Recorder Is Great For Field Journos [IPhone Apps]

2008-09-09T10:13:00.001-07:00

If you're covering an event and already carrying a huge gear bag with a laptop, camera, emergency Cliff bars and all the rest, QuickVoice is a welcome replacement for a standalone digital voice recorder. We like QuickVoice as a late addition to our favorites for its pause feature, which allows you to start and stop recordings without creating a whole new clip.

The only hitch is you can't email the clips out from the phone, but how often do you actually need to keep your quick audio notes? Just break out the headphones, transcribe, delete. Done. [Ed. Note: I love emailing the clips from my Olympus digital voice recorder so I can email them to India and have them transcribed overnight.] Quality and range won't match a dedicated recorder, but definitely get the job done—I was able to hear my voice well enough to transcribe talking quietly from the other side of a 12-foot room. There are a couple other voice recorders in the store, but at $1.99 we're liking QuickVoice. [QuickVoice, Our Favorite Apps, App Review Marathon]

Question of the Day: Do You Feel Naked Without Your Cellphone? [Question Of The Day]

2008-09-09T07:13:00.001-07:00

It seems like a distant memory now, but there was a time I could walk out of my house without a cellphone and never give it a second thought. As the years have gone by I have found myself growing increasingly attached to my phone. To be perfectly honest, I would rather not be bothered with phone calls and emails when I'm out—so why the hell do I bring my damn phone with me when I'm riding on a mountain bike trail? Seriously, it's unhealthy. So, I have to ask—are you like me? Do you feel naked without your cellphone?

iriver's Spinn hits the FCC, means nothing

2008-09-09T04:13:00.001-07:00

Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video

Sure, it doesn't look like much thanks to the FCC's staunch aversion to photo glam, but that's iriver's Spinn PMP, a product which had us at a full, rigid swoon back at CES. While this would generally be good news, the model approved features a DAB radio and DMB television tuner -- in other words, it's not intended for US consumption. The user manual also confirms a FM radio, Mini SD slot, Bluetooth, D-Click System interface, 27 hours of audio and 5 hours of video, and support for SWF (Flash), TXT, MP3, WMA, OGG, JPG, AVI, MWV file formats. With FCC approval out of the way, the rumored UK August release date is presumably in the bag.

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Zune Guy Buys iPod classic, Hell Freezes, Apocalypse Nears! [Breaking]

2008-09-09T01:13:00.001-07:00

No, we are not kidding: the infamous Zune Guy, that dude who got three Zune tattoos, and then decided to get rid of them, says now that he avoided buying a Zune last time he was at Best Buy and got an iPod classic 80GB. He openly admitted it in the Zune Scene forums.

And low and behold, it's a black iPod classic 80gb. When I was in Best Buy I looked around at the other players, and they sold no Creatives in the store, so the only choices were iPods, Zunes, Insignas, Samsung and Sony. So when looking at which had everything available in store (I despise UPS) I went with the iPod. I more than likely will regret this decision but I will let you all know down the road. I do like the weight and feel of the device thus far.

At least he's looking at the alternative, but at this rate he's going to end up with a lot of scars. I wonder how many iPod owners would change to Zune to see. Are you an iPod owner? Would you do it? [Zune Scene]

aTV Media Center Hack for Apple TV is Back, Now With GUI Installer and Support For USB Drives [Apple TV]

2008-09-08T22:13:00.001-07:00

After disappearing for a while due to a fair use scuff-up, the aTV software that helps turn the Apple TV into the media center it should have been is now back and freshly updated. Big new features are a GUI installer for loading the hack onto a USB stick, eliminating the messy command line work that used to be required, and support for external USB devices for connecting a bigger hard drive or NAS for more storage, on top of everything else this nifty unofficial upgrade does for your Apple TV.

Mplayer codecs mean you can handle just about every file format you can find (including uncompressed VIDEO_TS rips). Other add-ons include the Sapphire media organizer, a WebKit browser, game emulators, the ability to FTP into your box to avoid iTunes and more, all without blocking any of the out-of-the-box functions. Not bad at all for $60. [aTV via 43 Folders]

AMD denies report it plans to sell off manufacturing operations

2008-09-08T19:13:00.001-07:00

Filed under: Desktops, Laptops

While it may not all be his doing, newly-minted AMD CEO Dirk Meyer seems to be at the center of more than a bit of confusion in his first few days on the job. First, he detailed AMD's plans to take on Intel's Atom processor this fall, which was apparently news to AMD's Chief Marketing Officer, and now AMD is denying a report that AMD is set to spin off its manufacturing operations into a separate company, which arose out of an interview Meyer gave to the Austin American-Statesman. In it, Meyer reportedly said that AMD was "just months away" from spinning off its fabrication business, which would let it concentrate on designing, marketing and selling chips, and allow it to compete more effectively against its two big rivals: Intel and NVIDIA. As eWEEK reports, however, an AMD spokesperson now says that Meyer was referring simply to "how the company manufactures its wafers," which could possibly be a reference to the company's planned shift to a 45-nanometer manufacturing process. That's quite a difference, and we're guessing we'll be hearing yet more "clarification" on the matter before all is said and done.

Read - Austin American-Statesman, "New AMD chief sees clear path to recovery"
Read - eWEEK, "AMD Denies Fab Sell-Off"

[Thanks, Chris]

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Mouse Uses "Alien Technology" to Relieve Stress and RSI [Peripherals]

2008-09-08T10:13:00.001-07:00

Whenever a gadget is focused on ergonomics, buckle up for some seriously weird looking design. A prime example of this phenomenon can be seen in this "Alien Mouse" concept from designer Mizanur Rehman. The idea was to create a mouse that would strictly adhere to the principles of ergonomics and provide maximum comfort by molding itself to the user's hand with a body constructed of soft gel and cellulose. It even features a pulsating central core that reverberates throughout the frame to help relieve stress.

As for the controls—all functionality is handled by the sphere-shaped section at the top. A central joystick is flanked by fairly standard right and left click buttons, but the layout of the controls means that the mouse never needs to be physically moved. As mentioned, the Alien Mouse is only in the concept stage at this point, so I doubt that we will be seeing it on store shelves anytime soon. Hell, we may not even be using a computer mouse in 5 years time (if "experts" are to be believed). [Project Page via The Design Blog]

Contest Reminder: Win an iPhone [Announcements]

2008-09-08T07:13:00.001-07:00

Just a reminder that our Eureka contest is still going on, and you have until July 29 to get your entries in. That's very soon! You do want an iPhone, right? Get to inventing this weekend and you still have a chance. See our contest page for details.