Hasta La Gadget!

Mouse Computer has once again expanded its line of gaming PCs by launching the MASTERPIECE i1430PA4. Powered by a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-4770K processor, the system is equipped with an Intel Z87 Express Chipset, an AMD Radeon R9 295X2 (4GB x 2) graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 2TB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, a 1200W 80PLUS GOLD power supply and runs on Windows 8.1 64-bit OS. Price itself is set at 299,800 Yen (about $2,955). [Product Page]

Epson has showed off another one of its upcoming 3LCD projector, the EB-Z10000U. Designed specifically for large conference rooms or auditoriums, the EB-Z10000U supports a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and provides 10000 ANSI lumens brightness and 15000:1 contrast ratio. In terms of connectivity ports, it comes with mini D-Sub, 5BNC, 1BNC, S terminal, HDMI, DVI-D, HDBaseT, HD-SDI, RS-232C and LAN. Coming in white and black color options, the EB-Z10000U will begin shipping from June 30th for unannounced price yet. [Epson]

While IR communication still has a place, the low signal, unidirectional, line of site required technology does not find its way into many modern day devices. Except entertainment media component remote controls, of course.

Because of this, unless your media components support WiFi, Bluetooth or NFC you are going to need to keep track of that remote. That is unless you get your hands on the HiRemote from Chineese startup commpany called Jeeqi. This device plugs into the 3.5mm jack on your smartphone and has an associated app that lets you use your handset as a IR blaster to control your TV, Blu-ray and other components. No more looking through the cushions for the remote.

Jeeqi is looking for funding to support a project to produce the HiRomote on a site called Pozible, which is an Asia-Pacific version of Kickstarter.

via VR-Zone

A lot of people prefer to have exercise equipment at home
rather than going to a gym.  I’m one of them, as I find I can get more
things done in a day if I don’t spend extra time driving to a gym and
changing my clothes a few times.  There are other reasons, too,
especially for having the Seated Whole Body Pedaler in your home….

Looks like comedians are the latest in a long line of professions that can start feeling threatened by the robot revolution. Earlier today, Japanese scientists unveiled EMIEW2, a conversational robot with its own sense of humor – and the ability to tell when one of its jokes has fallen flat.