Hasta La Gadget!

This article was written on March 12, 2007 by CyberNet.

If you take a lot of pictures (or you’re gettin’ old and your memory just doesn’t work like it used to), it can be difficult to remember where all of your photos were taken. This is where the Sony GPS-CS1 comes into play because it does all of the work for you.

The GPS unit records the date, time, and location and makes a log of this information every 15 seconds. To make it even easier on you, it comes with Sony’s Picture Motion Browser Software that matches the dates on the photos with the information off of the GPS unit. You really can’t get any easier than that.Another feature allows you to tag your images on a Google map so that you can keep track of where your photos were taken visually.

As mentioned, it will record your location in a log every 15 seconds, and can hold 360 hours of data.  If you’re using AA alkaline batteries the device will give you 10 hours of continuous use, or 14 hours of use with Ni-MH batteries. It easily connects to your computer via USB 2.0.

One important thing to keep in mind is that you’d need to make sure that the date on your camera is correct so that the software is able to match the photos by date with the information that it logged from the GPS unit.

So, if you’re memory just isn’t what it used to be, or you go camera crazy and snap photos all too often, the Sony GPS-CS1 just might be worth the $149!

Source: Webware

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This article was written on December 19, 2007 by CyberNet.

We felt compelled to assemble this article after PCWorld put together their list of the biggest tech disappointments of 2007. What they claimed to be the worst products of the year were things like Office 2007, iPhone, Yahoo!, and even Vista. Needless to say they were way off the mark, and I lost some respect for them because of their poor decisions.

We managed to come up with three different products that we had high hopes for when originally released, but most turned out to be nothing more than a fad. The 2007 CyberNet Award for Worst Tech Product goes too…

–3rd Place: Apple TV–

Steve Jobs called the Apple TV a hobby earlier this year when he was being interviewed alongside Bill Gates. I was in an Apple store the other day, and saw the “hobby” first hand huddled in the corner. There was only one Apple TV unit hooked up, and at first glance I didn’t even realize what it was. Compared to the mass numbers of Macbooks, iPhones, and iPods it’s a miracle that people would even be able to see the darn thing.

I’ve yet to see or even hear about someone I know purchasing one of these things, and since it’s just a “hobby” I thought it earned a place on the list.

–2nd Place: Joost–

When Joost first came out there was a lot of excitement surrounding the release, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it as well. Invitations blanketed the web, and it was such an ordeal that the invites were even selling on eBay.

As of October 1st anyone can participate in the Beta, but the application itself has only been opened on my computer a handful of times despite having had it installed for several months. Some of the content on there is decent, but it won’t really serve a useful purpose for me until they get some of the major television networks on board.

So the idea is good, but it’s the content (or lack thereof) that made me put it at 2nd place.

–1st Place: Vista Ultimate Extras–

I have four computers running Windows Vista right now, but only one of them has Vista Ultimate on it. The operating system itself is great, but the “Ultimate Extras” that have been promised to us leave a lot to be desired. In a year’s time all we’ve seen is DreamScene, language packs, and an encryption utility.

Come on Microsoft! People are paying nearly $150 more for the Ultimate version over Home Premium, and the advantages are minimal. I would never recommend that anyone, even power users, spend the extra money on Ultimate when the Ultimate Extras are so disappointing.

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This article was written on January 15, 2007 by CyberNet.

Million Dollar Monday

It’s Million Dollar Monday and we’re talkin’ wheels! They are a far cry from ordinary, and chances are, you probably won’t be seeing these on the road anytime soon.  One set of rims could literally cost you a million bucks! Better yet, here’s a deal you might not be able to pass up… buy a set of rims, and you’ll get a Bentley for free! Let me explain…

Asanti is known for their wheels. Quality, and classy wheels for that matter. Not long ago, their big ta-da was the Cubic Zirconia encrusted wheels for $250,000. They decided to out-do themselves and upgrade to diamond-encrusted wheels.  The picture to the right shows their 1,100 carat creation. They also offer a pretty fantastic deal! If you buy a set of four Asanti diamond-encrusted wheels, you’ll get a Bently GT for free (Hey, it is a deal, it brings the cost of the rims down into the $800,000′s).

I don’t know about you, but if I had a set of these wheels on my Bentley, I think I’d take along a body guard for me, and the car.  When making the big purchase, you have your choice of sapphires, rubies, or other gems, it just depends on what you’re looking for. These 22-inch diamond encrusted rims will set you back around $1 million!

Next up is the more affordable option. The Pimpstar Dub Custom Wheels with a chrome finish will certainly set you apart from nearly every car out there. Definitely check out the video below for a demo on what you can expect with these wheels. Built-in full color LED lights with a microprocessor and a wireless modem will allow you to display text, graphics, logos, and digital photos on your wheels

Included with the price is software so that you can create your own images.  After you’ve created your images or selected from photos or other images, you can send those images to an individual wheel, or all of the wheels at one time.  This means that each wheel can have a different picture. No batteries are required because it uses the vehicle’s electrical system.  And, you won’t have to worry about going through the car wash or a rain storm, because the wheels are environmentally sealed.

So, what will a set of wheels like this cost you? Well, it depends on the size.  There are three different packages with sizes ranging from 22″- 26″, and the prices for those ranging from $12,500-$19,500. Checkout these wheels in action…

If you’re wanting to set your car out from the rest of the pack, sure you could get a fancy paint job. If that doesn’t do the trick, you could always buy yourself a pricey set of wheels like the Asanti diamond encrusted wheels, (get your Bently GT for free!) or the Pimpstar Dub Custom Wheels.

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This article was written on October 09, 2007 by CyberNet.

Millions of GM vehicles ship with a subscription-based service called OnStar. For a few hundred dollars every year you can pick from a variety of plans that suit your needs. OnStar can do things like give you directions, diagnose problems with your vehicle, and more importantly track your car if it gets stolen.

The 2009 model year GM vehicles will be the first to debut a new tactic for retrieving cars called Stolen Vehicle Slowdown (SVS). If a car is reported stolen the OnStar operator will be able to remotely slow down the car until it comes to a complete stop. OnStar is hoping that this service will reduce the number of high-speed pursuits that occur every year. GM is also thinking about playing a pre-recorded verbal warning over the vehicle’s speakers before initiating the slowdown.

How does it work? Here are some step-by-step instructions as to how it will be used (there’s also a video below):

1. Once the vehicle has been reported stolen to law enforcement, the subscriber calls OnStar to request Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance.
2. OnStar uses real-time GPS technology to pinpoint the exact location of the stolen vehicle and provides this information to law enforcement to help them recover the vehicle.
3. When law enforcement has established a clear line of sight of the stolen vehicle, they may request OnStar to slow it down remotely.
4. Safeguards will be in place to ensure that the correct vehicle is slowed down.
5. OnStar then sends a remote signal to the vehicle that interacts with the Powertrain system to limit fuel flow to the engine which slows the vehicle down gradually.

And here’s the video demonstration of how it works:

Source: Yahoo! News

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It’s nearly the end of the year. There are two ways to go about this. We can either present you with a list of the year’s best gadgets, highlighting all of the wonderful innovations that have come out in the past year–or we can go the other way with it. I ask you this: which route sounds more fun?

With that in mind, we present to you the finalists for Gearlog’s first annual “Most Useless Gadget of the Year.” I did a quick informal tally and gathered together some candidates for the list, four in all. If you don’t see your (least) favorite on there, don’t worry, you can always fill it in on the poll or send me your candidate via Twitter (@bheater).

After the jump, a poll–and a little bit about each candidate.