Some weeks ago, we have showed you the latest model of digital video recorder by Flip, a manufacturer which is also inspiring its competitors for the launch of their new products. Vivitar has just introduced a model which, though with a smaller memory capacity compared to Flip (4Gb vs. 8), sports some characteristics which make [...]
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The latest Japanese gadget: a suit against swine flu
October 24th, 2009 
admin The global virus H1N1 fear does not seem to be slowing down, and while scientific research keeps running at full speed to provide us with reliable protections, the latest solution allows us to protect ourselves from the flu virus, and to do it in style! Of course, when we are talking about extravagant solutions, they [...]
A small GPS compass to help you find your car… and much more!
October 24th, 2009 admin When you are visiting a city that you do not know, you may happen to leave your car somewhere, and then you may not be able to track it. Alternatively, if you are out on an excursion in the countryside, you may have trouble finding your correct orientation. To assist you in cases like these [...]
The perfect anti-theft system for your home: a remote-controlled door opener
October 24th, 2009 admin Whenever we leave our home, even if just for a short time, we should always keep in mind that, like it or not, the threat of burglars is always present in our cities. For this reason, as we mentioned a few weeks ago, it is always useful to install an anti-theft system, possibly of a [...]
Two layers of security on your USB key
October 23rd, 2009 admin Usage of USB keys is more and more widespread, and with capacities comparable with those of a normal hard drive, it is mandatory to make sure that the files we carry along with us are protected from any possible intrusion. Currently, the highest level f protection is certainly the one offered by Smart Key, manufactured [...]
Does it look like a falling leaf? Not really, it’s a camera!
October 23rd, 2009 admin New technologies are constantly taking inspiration from nature and its shapes when developing new solutions, especially in the surveillance field, and in particular in video surveillance. One of the latest examples shows as a result a tiny flying video camera shaped like a samara, or maple leaf, informally nicknamed “helicopters” because of the way they [...]
Tags: Generating clean energy from our cars is possible
October 23rd, 2009 admin Our cars and trucks, apart from using up energy and polluting the environment by producing carbon monoxide, can also be used to produce energy, and more specifically, kinetic energy, that is, the energy that comes from their very motion. The problem is that, so far, there was no technology that could be used to gather [...]
GPS Puzzle Box: It started out as a wedding gift…
October 23rd, 2009 admin It was originally born as a wedding present from a university researcher who wanted to surprise his friends, but GPS Puzzle Box, in fact, could have a potential for many more applications in several fields. It is a real modern version of the “treasure box” we read about in many adventure books, with the difference [...]
A solar-cell winter jacket which powers your MP3 and cellphone
October 20th, 2009 admin With winter coming soon, it is the time to think about protecting yourselves from the elements. Aside from giving you a touch of the unmistakable Italian style, Ermenegildo Zegna gives you the opportunity to stay warm, while protecting the environment. In fact, their new Ecotec Solar Jacket, besides being made up almost completely from recycled [...]
An electronic wristband is not only for prisoners on parole
October 20th, 2009 admin In order to constantly stay in touch with curious kids, patients in need of assistance or workers inside a big factory or a wide open working space, Ekahau has just introduced its WiFi wristband which, unlike the electronic ones used for prisoner surveillance, does not interfere with its user’s privacy. In fact, this bracelet, similar [...]