May 13, 2007

Morito Bone Aqua - Bone conduction headphones

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Morito Japan has announced Aqua Bone waterproof bone conduction headphones. Available in four bright colors you can go out jogging or cycling on a rainy day and be rest assured that the rains or sweat will not mess with it as the headphones confirm to IPX7 waterproofing. It touches the bone in front of the ear and like every bone conduction equipment it transmits sounds by vibrations which are picked up the brain. The company is working on a Bluetooth version as well.The Morito Bone Aqua will be available by August in Japan for 9,980 Yen ($ 82).

Samsung SPD-1000 a super stylish surveillance camera

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The Samsung SPD-1000 is an interior speed dome camera that is customized to suit indoor conditions and spaces while providing outstanding function. Equipped with a 10X optical A/F zoom lens, the new SPD-1000 lets users zoom in with accurate focusing, and it provides up to 100X zoom capability with vivid images. The SPD-1000 lets users specify up to 128 preset settings for automatic monitoring of a designated area. In particular, you can customize the monitoring to suit large areas by setting the conditions for different sectors with the multi-language OSD, or grouping up to 6 areas for effective surveillance. If the subject in motion is moving behind the camera, the digital flip function allows an immediate automatic 180¢ยช turn for improved tracking.

With its high-performance CCD image sensor and unique DSP chipset, the camera gives you a high resolution of 520TV lines and an ultra low light sensitivity of 0.005Lux. A 10X interior speed dome with smart and stylish monitoring, the Samsung SPD-1000 provides easy installation without complicated cabling for a range of locations, including: department stores, discount stores, museums, galleries and lobbies making the camera the right choice for 24-hour always-on surveillance.


Apr 20, 2007

Revolutionary I-LIMB Bionic Hand on Sale for $17,000

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One of the major subjects that have caught everyone’s attention in medical science is the development of bionic limbs. Hyped as a next-generation prosthetic device, the i-LIMB Hand from Touch Bionics has made its way to the shelves. This prosthetic device is a fully articulating bionic hand that allows the wearers to move all five individually powered digits. Invented by David Cow, the bionic hand’s thumb and fingers can grip just like a human hand and are controlled by the patient’s mind and muscles. The revolutionary device has already been fitted in clinical trials with one British man and 13 others from the States. Private patients can have this bionic hand for £8,500 ($17,000). This commercially available i-LIMB bionic hand has paved the way for the commercialization of artificial limbs.

Bush Touchscreen DAB Radio

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The radio has been an integral part of our daily life ever since it's invention. Taking you back to the glory day (only in design) is the Touchscreen DAB Radio from Bush. Modern functions in a retro body are the perfect recipe for a hit gadget. The piano black-finish model hosts a touch screen and small LCD to display information on up 10 digital and 10 FM stations.Touchscreen DAB Radio from Bush goes on sale this month in ASDA, and will cost just £44.93 or $93.

Apr 19, 2007

Fossil OLED Watches Tell Time, Impersonate Better Gadgets

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OLEDs are finding their way onto all sorts of gadgets these days, from ridiculously overpriced keyboards to weird flexible screens that serve little purpose. It appears that watchmaker Fossil will soon be joining the ranks of the OLED purveyors with their officially unannounced men's watches.

Bedford Smart Recharge Station

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Although the Gomadic charge station, the Chargepod, the Mahogany charge station, or even the DIY charge station are good enough for us males, our wives may have something entirely different in mind. For them, the Bedford Smart Recharge Station from Pottery Barn could be just the thing to charge your gadgets and keep your decorative style intact—just the way she wants. The bad news is that it costs $79 and doesn't actually come with a power strip to plug your gadgets into. It actually reminds our resident teen expert Ben Longo of this $299 PB Teen Smart Bedside table, which is REALLY a ripoff.

Steampunk Robots are Totally Awesome

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We have a well-documented steampunk fetish here at Gizmodo, which is why we totally popped some tents when we saw these amazing steampunk robots by sculptor and animator Stephane Halleux. They're beautiful in their detail, although unfortunately, unlike real robots, these guys don't move. I could see these fetching some pretty high prices as pieces of art, however. Nice work, Stephane.