If you’ve ever wondered how touch screens are tested for accuracy, Intel this week provided a bit of insight into the process. Turns out, they’ve invented The Oculus, a simple robotic array designed for one purpose: playing video games. That’s cool and all, but…how exactly does that work?
It’s not just the elderly that experience the loss of hearing. We
boomers spent a good deal of our youths blasting our auditory hair cells
to bits with the Rolling Stones et als. Hearing aids are not cheap and
may not even be suitable for everyone, having their own drawbacks, but
there are plenty of gadgets available that can help hard-of-hearing
folks in specific situations like watching TV, conversation, hearing
signals in your home or car, or talking on the phone, and they’re
helpful even if you do use hearing aids.
Detect the onset of a heart attack before it happens using your smartphone. eMotion ECG Mobile, now with FDA approval, is the first Android app to monitor your heart rate while you work, rest or play.
Want to increase the chances of getting pregnant? Updated Glow iPhone app helps women get pregnant by predicting their fertility. This app now includes access to other parents-to-be so you can exchange experiences and stories and get pregnant faster.
Turned off by humdrum iPhone and smartphone chargers? The iTAP USB-AC Charging Adapter from Japan’s Hamee turns boring to pouring with its cute yet functional faucet design. One turn of the tap is all it takes to irrigate mobile phones, MP3 music players, portable game consoles and more with fresh-flowing electronic juice!
Would you remember the phrase "Quiero vomitar" if a cute cat said it? After seeing this image, how could you forget it?
Amazon is back at it again, this time with the Kindle Fire HDX, an
updated version of the super popular Kindle Fire HD. Available in two
screen sizes, 7" and 8.9", and boasting a much higher pixel count; the
HDX is a strong contender this holiday season.
With exercise and fitness ever increasing in popularity, many products
have been released over the past couple years that track user’s
activities. But many of them have at least one downfall; you either have
to strap it on your wrist, or it requires the conscious effort to
remember to charge the device. Enter the Shine. An activity monitor that
is not limited to tracking running and walking, and stays charged
for close to six months at a time.
The AirPatrol Crew is actively looking for designers to create a
controller casing for the latest model of the AirPatrol heater and air
conditioning control device. They’re ready to reward up to five
designers for their efforts, with a cool $750 going to the top case
design…
32GB not enough? For those with the misfortune of owning a smartphone without a memory card slot, Meenova has a very inexpensive solution.
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