Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category

Apple’s First iPad Commercial

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Scratch Cassette

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010


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Chatroulette: The New Facebook (NSFW) + (WTF!)

Monday, February 8th, 2010

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I read about the beta-launch of something called Chatroulette this morning on a German blog I frequent called Nerdcore and something tells me this thing is gonna be HUGE. As in huge, huge. Facebook huge.

First off, it’s super easy to use—hit the “start” button, and you’re off. The people you’ll meet are from all over the world and Chatroulette works in real time (like Skype) and there’s audio, too.

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Apple iPad

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

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Apple officially announces the launch of its iPad, an all-new device added to the already impressive Apple roster. A tablet capable of doing everything under the sun, the iPad comes fully equipped with the ability to play videos, browse the web, read digital books, and everything in between. Official images from Apple can be seen below with further information now available via its website.

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> Hypebeast

Polaroid Instant Film Camera Re-launched

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

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The cameras will take on a retro aesthetic with a reliance on Polaroid 1000 film. A release date is slated for later this year with cameras set below the $100 USD mark.

Mobile Phone runs on Coke

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

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Designer Daizi Zheng has designed an eco friendly phone for Nokia, which runs on Coca-Cola drinks. Yes, its fuel cells generates electricity from carbohydrates(sugar) in the Coke and it can run on any sugary water, not just Coke. Daizi writes:
“The concept is using bio battery to replace the traditional battery to create a pollution free environment. Bio battery is an ecologically friendly energy generates electricity from carbohydrates (currently sugar) and utilizes enzymes as the catalyst. By using bio battery as the power source of the phone, it only needs a pack of sugary drink and it generates water and oxygen while the battery dies out.
Bio battery has the potential to operate three to four times longer on a single charge than conventional lithium batteries and it could be fully biodegradable. Meanwhile, it brings a whole new perception to batteries and afternoon tea. “

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Sleep Chat

Monday, December 28th, 2009

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Perfect8 5.1 glass-speaker system will cost $566,000 for sheer audio pleasure

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

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Perfect8 speakers are certainly not new to the elite audiophiles. This Sweden-based manufacturer, in their mission to produce the world’s most exclusive and best sounding loudspeaker systems, has now come up with an ultimate surround sound system that will baffle you for more than one reason, especially for its $566,000 price tag. The ultimate Perfect8 5.1 ensemble comprise five floorstanders, including two Force tower speakers for the front left and right, a Force Center channel speaker and a pair of Point speakers for the wealthy audiophiles along with a passive subwoofer (The Cube).

Via Born Rich

Carhartt x Vestax Handy Trax USB Turntable

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

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Carhartt has collaborated with Vestax on their Handy Trax USB Turntable. The handy piece of hardware lets you use again that old record collection along with your new equipment and is designed in a way, that makes it super easy to take and bring along. SlamJam will be releasing it in mid December.

Hermes x Leica M7 Limited Edition Camera

Monday, November 16th, 2009

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