Category Archives: New Products & Gadgets

Highlighting new gadgets, tech innovation, products and services.

USB Typewriter

Posted on March 17, 2011 | Comments Off on USB Typewriter

If you just can’t let go of old technology, then the USB Typewriter is for you. (via)

Valentine Portable USB typewriter - Source: Nerdist

To get into the details of how it works, check out the tutorial at Instructables.

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Augmented Reality & the iPad 2

Posted on March 17, 2011 | Comments Off on Augmented Reality & the iPad 2

Augmented reality got a lot of attention last year, so the novelty has worn off a bit. However, the iPad 2’s 3-D hardware is powerful stuff. As tablets become more ubiquitous, most feel Augmented Reality will be used daily.

Watch these examples of AR in action and imagine the possibilities this technology can bring to business, 3-D gaming, and apps for everyday life.

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A Day Made of Glass

Posted on March 11, 2011 | Comments Off on A Day Made of Glass

Here is a corporate video from Corning that has gone viral. It has been viewed more than 8 million times. It shows the innovation possibilities one can achieve with glass and how it can be applied on our daily lives. Though many of the ideas are futuristic, Corning believes they are possible and are working on making them a reality.

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CIA Spy Tools

Posted on March 10, 2011 | 2 comments

WIRED has a wonderful review of some spycraft tools used by the CIA. Check out the cool tradecraft tools and full article here.

Source: WIRED. Special devices were used in World War II to roll and retrieve letters from envelopes without disturbing their seals.

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How to rebuild Earth after 2012

Posted on March 9, 2011 | Comments Off on How to rebuild Earth after 2012

This is cool. The Open Source Ecology (OSE) and the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) started a project that is building 40 tools and machines that can be used to (re)create new civilizations with modern-day comforts. This technology and these new construction and agriculture designs will be great when we have to rebuild Earth after 2012. 🙂

But seriously, the prototypes here are impressive, and the practical applications are far-reaching. Think what small, remote villages and Third World countries could accomplish with these tools.
 

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QR codes made easy

Posted on February 21, 2011 | Comments Off on QR codes made easy

Quick Response (QR) codes are the latest rage in consumer marketing and mobile technology. Smartphones will soon be ubiquitous and my prediction is that these codes will be too.  

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Scan this to bookmark this blog on your phone or follow me on Twitter!

It’s a unique and engaging way to interact with your customers or social network. Generate and place QR codes on your business cards, company brochure, packaging label, in-store sign, direct mail, bumper sticker, or even a T-shirt.

They are great for to directing viewers to a particular how-to video, let them check in your venue on Google places or Foursquare, get them to follow you on Twitter and Facebook, or point them to a mobile website to get a coupon offer.

Try it out using some of these sites: http://jumpscan.com/ and http://www.likify.net and http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

Scan my code above to bookmark this blog on your phone, or follow me on Twitter.

It is easier than ever to create a code for your small business, Facebook group, or even your personal brand.

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