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New touch and pen computer Interface
Technology Illustrated has a article on a new touch and pen interface that can be used together for a much better total control of a computer.
From the post, “The interface’s most interesting features come out when the two types of interaction are combined. For example, a user can copy an object by holding it with one hand and then dragging the pen across the image, “peeling” off a new image that can be placed elsewhere on the screen. By combining pen and hand, users get access to features such as an exacto knife, a rubber stamp, and brush painting.”
Read the complete article here.
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Electric Motor Scooter
A UK company make an electric motor scooter called a YoGo. It has a replaceable battery so you can carry an extra one or two with you to extend your mileage. According to the company it will recharge the battery in 1 hour. They look nice and the price is reasonable so when will we see these in the US?
For full information follow this link YoGo motor scooter
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Is your Smartphone backed up?
Well do you have a backup of all the files and setting on your smart phone? If you don’t and want to backup up your smart phone, Gizmodo has a nice primer on how to backup your smart phone.
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A bionic eye
A company in Australia has built what could be a the first bionic eye. “It consists of a miniature camera mounted on glasses that captures visual input, transforming it into electrical signals that directly stimulate surviving neurons in the retina. The implant will enable recipients to perceive points of light in the visual field that the brain can then reconstruct into an image.” The above quote is from their press release. It is amazing what cool new technology is in development around the world.
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Programmable tattoo system?
If you have been thinking about a tattoo but aren’t sure which one or you would like to change it occasionally, I have a product for you to look at. This device lets you change tattoos whenever the need arises. So if you get tired of one, just change it. Sound interesting? Just follow the link to read more.
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Online drawing – just plain fun
Do you like to doodle, draw, but don’t want to buy or have access to a good drawing program? Well the Internet is your place for just about all things including a good online drawing program. I spent some time just goofing off making doodles, dumb pictures, etc. The site is very easy to use an very response. Oh, you can save your doodling too. Just start drawing.
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Web site hosting $9.95 for a year
The company that hosts this web site is offering a great special. One year of web site hosting for just $9.95.
They are very easy to work with and have lots of free features and I would recommend them to any one looking for a web site hosting service.
Check out the special
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Pogoplug – Cool device
I am always looking for new cool gadgets that make my Internet and computing life easier. Pogoplug fits that description perfectly.
This little device connects to your home network via standard network cable and lets you share all you selected files over the Internet. It seems I am always at a friends house or some away place that I need some file from my home computer and this is the answer. Pogoplug has a USB 2.0 interface so you can add a hard drive or a USB stick if you so desire instead of the hard drive in your computer.
Security is always a big question when sharing files. Pogoplug uses HTTPS for secure password protected access over the Internet. iPhone users have a app that they can download to access your Pogoplug. Cost is $129.00 from the Pogoplug web site. A quick search did not find a cheaper price for this new version.
One problem is it is pink, but you can hide it behind your desk or get out the paint brush.
http://www.pogoplug.com/index.html
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Cisco and MPAA/RIAA
Cisco has introduced a new Internet router for ISP’s that allows speeds to residential customers at 1gigabit. This is about 100 times faster than the current routers can handle Internet data. What this will mean to us is that we will be able to get High Definition quality movies and videos over the Internet with out degradation.
The articles continues with an excellent explanation on why the MPAA/RIAA is against this new technology. Basically they have no idea on how to implement anything relating to the internet or the use of any digital medium. In stead of repeating the article here, please read the article at the Time Magazine web site.
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Google TV? Yes, in developement
Google, Intel, Sony, and with some help from Logitech, are building a new set top box based on Android O/S to integrate your TV and the Internet in one nice compact box for doing everything from you recliner while watching TV. Just change channels to surf the web. When will all this come about? Well development is going on right now and a development kit for programmers is due to be released in a couple of months.
Check out the article from the NY Times.
