Jan 09

Football-Shaped Universal Remote

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Okay, this one’s pretty goofy, I know–but you want to know something? I kind of like it. It’s a universal remote shaped like a football, or, more accurately, it’s a universal remote stuffed inside of a stuffed football. The remote takes AA batteries and syncs with your TV, VCR, satellite dish, or cable box.  
Liming Electronics, the device’s China-based manufacturer, also makes remotes in the shape of soccer (you know, that other football) and rugby balls. The balls come in a variety of colors to match those of your favorite team.
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Jan 09

Fils Sound Film transparent speaker hands-on (video)

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Korean gadgets these days are either gunning for next-to-nothing thinness or mind-boggling transparency, which is marvelous. Today we came across another Korean company (and an old friend), Fils, which does transparent “sound film” speakers in many forms: photo frame, umbrella, curtains, cap, hoodie and even model yacht (yeah, seriously), all thanks to the highly-flexible piezoelectric film. Sure, the sound quality was hardly top-notch, but apparently Fils is hooking up with a few big-name Korean electronic companies (TVs?), so we’re all going to suffer soon whether you like it or not. Cheer yourself up with the video after the break.

Gallery: Fils Sound Film hands-on

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Jan 09

Expiration Date Reminder Helps Curb Chunky Milk

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Frankly, this may be a case of a product in search of a problem. If you really do have an issue  remembering to read the expiration dates on food and other household goods, however, this may well be the perfect product for you. The device is a little digital clock in the shape of an Apple (either red or green). Plug the date into the device and it will count down the days until the product goes bad, up to 999. 
The first alarm reminds you that you’ve had the food for a while. A second alarm lets you know that it’s expiring soon. The third and final alarm tell you that it’s gone bad and may kill you–or just taste really gross.
Axis Technology’s Expiration Date Reminder works in the fridge but isn’t recommended for the freezer.

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Jan 09

Seashell Waterproof Camera Case

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Underwater pictures? No problem. The Seashell SS-1 is a hard plastic waterproof case that houses your camera for underwater adventures. The case has external buttons, which, when pressed, trigger the buttons on the camera itself.
The Seashell works with more than 500 “famous” camera models, according to its Hong Kong-base manufacturer, Zear Corporation Ltd. The case ships with a kit that lets you convert it to the model you own. The package includes a neck and wrist strap. Coolest of all is its clear plastic SLR-like design. 

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Jan 09

Bandshell Makes Your iPhone Sing

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Here’s another clever little take on the standard iPhone case. This hard shell case serves as a   

stand, for watching video. Slide out the back, and it turns into an acoustic amplifier for the phone’s less than stellar built-in speaker. 
The case comes in a dozen different colors. It’ll be available online starting March 15th. It streets for $19.99. 
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Jan 09

Chances of Netflix on Nintendo ‘excellent,’ says Netflix CEO

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In case you missed it last night in the All Things D event — and frankly, given the length and general jejune of it, we wouldn’t blame you — Reed Hastings of Netflix took the stage and sat down with Peter Kafka. Here’s the takeaway: when Kafka asked him the chance of “getting on Nintendo,” Hastings replied, “our chances are excellent.” It’s not much, but after at least a year of hints and teasers, it’s by far the best confirmation we’ve got. Of course, he didn’t say which system, but let’s be honest… the only logical choice is DS, right?

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Jan 09

This Home Phone Is Also Your PC

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qualcomm-pc-phone.jpgAt the CES trade show this week I saw a bunch of intriguing concept products, but this combination phone-PC really grabbed my attention. It looks like a home phone – and when I say home phone, I mean that thing with the big buttons and no display. But it has inputs and outputs for a screen and keyboard. If you like, you can hook it up to a big screen to browse the Web, play a few games or listen to music.

This device from Inventec, based on a Qualcomm ARM9 processor and a Linux-based OS, isn’t for the US. Rather, it’s a super-low-cost PC – think under $100 – to bring Web-browsing capabilities to folks in developing countries. It’s also in part intended to be a way for those countries’ somewhat beleagured landline operators to give customers a reason not to cut off their landlines and go mobile-only, Qualcomm execs said.

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Jan 09

iPhone Quattro4 Case Does it All

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There are a lot of useful iPhone cases out there–ones that wind your cords and others that charge your phone. Few if any do half as much as the Quattro4. The back of the case slides off, so you can plug in an Ivy Skin battery pack, business card holder, or belt clip.
When you just want a slim case, pull of the accessories and pop the original back onto the device. The case also features Xylo Glass, to ensure touchscreen sensitivity. The whole system is a bit pricey, however. The base case will run you $44.99

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Jan 09

iTwin USB Drive Gives You Remote Access to Files

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Here’s a clever little take on the standard USB flash drive. This dual sided device lets user access files remotely over the Internet. The device pulls apart in the center. Plug on end into one PC and you can access its contents by plugging the other end into another system.
The device allows people to access files securely, without having to enter a password. The system works both ways, so files on both devices can be access by its counterpart.

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Jan 09

Coby’s MP837 thankfully doesn’t pick up where the MP836 left off (video)

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Surely you remember the Coby MP836, the first touchscreen PMP from the low-end company that we had a bit of trouble with at last year’s CES. Well, this year they’re back at it again — this time pimping the MP837, which really deserves more than a one digit jump. We’re glad to report that they’ve made quite a bit of progress over the year, and that they’ve addressed many of the problems from the first one. It has a 3-inch touchscreen with haptic feedback, and it actually registered input this time (though we couldn’t confirm that it’s capacitive). The software was also a lot more polished, as was the demo we got from a PR rep on the floor. See for yourself after the break.

Gallery: Coby MP837 hands-on

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