Microsoft Corp. researchers have shrunk down its Surface tabletop computer into a pocket-sized package that, with the aid of a few accessories, one-ups conventional touchscreen devices like Apple Inc.’s iPhone. Via Computerworld, read more…
Pencil Printer
Putting those unusable pencil stubs to good use? A concept by Hoyoung Lee over at Yanko Design which marries old tec with new tec with their graphite pencil printer which uses standard graphite pencils as the ink cartridge for printing documents. The concept is great aesthetically and practically. Graphite pencils are pretty cheap so running out of a cartridge is much less of a hassle then with conventional ink printers. the pencil printer concepts also includes a built in eraser which allows you to re use paper, another plus for environmental responsibility. read more… »
The Google Tablet Concept
Following the recent announcement by Apple to begin manufacturing and selling thier iPad tablet computer, Google decided to release some Google Chrome OS mockups illustrating how the Google tablet would look like, if it were to exist. read more… »
Run Firefox 3.6 From Your Flash Drive
Firefox 3.6 portable is a useful web browsing application as it runs completely and portably from your flash drive, saving its usage data and settings along side itself on your flash drive. Perfect for the traveller or internet cafe user, as this allows you to take your own browsing experience, along with you bookmarks and settings anywhere. read more… »
Creative Time Pieces
Telling the time, something we rely heavily upon our devices to do so, time display is usually somewhat standard and boring in many cases. However when you mix time telling with innovative design, the result is some rather intriguing devices that are able to remain extremely aesthetic while sticking to their primary function of telling the time. read more… »
What Will USB 3.0 Mean?
With USB 3.0 quickly seeping into mainstream hardware, many don’t quite understand it’s benefits or difference between USB2.0. In a nutshell USB 3.0 is a major improvement of speed and efficiency over the USB 2.0 standard. It will in theory enhance inter device connectivity.
Exciting Times For 2010
2010 sure seems to be an exciting year in terms of technology. With an array of predicted and planned new technology releases amidst an economic upturn this year will surely set the stage for brilliant innovation and development. According to leading news sources 2010 is expected to dramatically influence the way we use the internet along with how our devices will interconnect, merge and improve.
Analyst predicts Apple Tablet details
Gene Munster, in a report to clients, describes Apple’s forthcoming tablet and offers a rendering of a bigger iPhone to show how it might look. Brainstorm Tech summarizes: more
GoogSysTray – A complete Google Notifier
Google has expanded into over 150 domain names and countless online services. With the Google account these services are accessible with one identity. The GoogSysTray application unifies all these services under your Google Account into one system tray notification application. Mighty useful as a time saver and as a hassle free way of online computing.
The Motorola Droid
Motorola recently announced its upcoming android phone which has been causing quite some hype among the online community regarding its features. Touted by many to surpass that of the iPhone. Its pleasing to see that mobile linux is doing so well, and further more pleasing to see its projected market share to beat that of Windows Mobile in the future.
The Wiki Reader
Introducing the WikiReader. A device that stores Wikipedia for quick reference. The WikiReader, a small white device with monochromatic display aims to enable the masses with the knowledge of Wikipedia. The brain child of Sean Moss-Pultz who was involved in the now failed OpenMoko mobile phone project. Its quite surprising that it has taken this long for a Wiki device to emerge.
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