Ever wonder how we got along without cell phones, BlackBerrys, notebook computers, and fax machines? How did our past generations manage to have fun without video games, MP3 players, and DVRs?

Come to think of it, how did we ever survive without the Internet?

I don't know how, but they did. And you know what? They don't remember ever thinking that they were missing something. They played records, wrote letters, used the phone book, and shopped at stores.

But then for us we got "GADGETS" for everything they make our lives very easier n entertaining....

Today GADGETS evolved n are ruling the technology in this technical world. ..

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Track the Time in an Eco-Friendly Way with Bedol Water-Powered Clock

Clocks’ and watches’ design and functionality have gone crazy for quite some time now. But, there are still few things that can take us by surprise when it comes to these gadgets. And for sure, this cool gadget will again astonish us because it’s definitely an original clock that’s not exactly common in the market.bedol
Touted as the most accurate and environmentally practical chronometer of its kind, the Bedol Eco-Friendly Water-Powered Clock will certainly make our planet a little bit greener. This tiny timekeeper works 100% on natural power. Yes, no batteries and no electricity required. You don’t even need to wind it up! Just fill the tank with natural tap water, add a splash of natural lemon juice, and you’re set for 6 to 8 weeks of accurate timekeeping before it needs refreshing. And thanks to its built-in memory chip because you won’t lose time while changing water. Meaning, you won’t have to reset it when you’re done with the refill.
While the Bedol Eco-Friendly Water-Powered Clock doesn’t really have any other bells and whistles such as alarm or multi-colored LED display, rest assured that it will do exactly what it is supposed to do – keep accurate time. With its bold modern styling, space-age accuracy, and surprisingly low price, this gadget is perfect for home or office, or as a gift item.bedol2

Hercules Dualpix HD720p – Define Beauty in HD

Hercules Dualpix HD720pBeauty is in the eyes of the beholder – that is true if you are seeing that person face to face. But if you are having a meeting or a conference online, probably somebody on the other face of the Earth, the real beauty is in the eyes of Hercules Dualpix HD720p. This new gadget from Hercules is an ultra mobile High Definition mini-webcam. The Dualpix HD720p is especially designed for laptops and other portable computer users that want to experience HD all the way. This device features the best specs you can hope for a High Definition webcam like:
• 1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (1280×800 pixels)
• 5 Megapixels photo resolution (interpolated mode)
• HD720p (1280×720pixels) video resolution with up to 30 frames per Wide angle
• Auto focus lens with 3x zoom
• High-quality built-in microphone
• USB 2.0 Video Class (UVC) interface

Get Connected with the iXP3 Internet Messaging Clock

ixp3_internet_messaging_clockLooking for an unusual way of getting connected to your friends, loved ones, and your special someone in other parts of the world? Look no more because here is a cool gadget that will definitely do something that you’ve never seen before – flashing messages in mid air. That’s right! The iXP3 Internet Messaging Clock is not your ordinary clock because it does more than just telling the time – it actually gets you connected to other people across the globe by allowing you and your loved ones to send a whole new kind of instant messages to each other.
How does it work? Well, since the iXP3 Internet Messaging Clock is an Internet enabled device, it allows you to send and even receive messages sent through www.myixp3.com by plugging the built in RJ-45 Ethernet port into a router and registering the device on the said site. If you are going to send a message, you have two options: send it via the iXP3 website or by email. Your friends or loved ones will then see that message displayed in bright red letters above the messaging clock connected to the Internet. If they’d like to reply, they’ll do the same and you’ll be able to see their messages flashing in mid air above your own unit. Take note: there are no subscription fees to use this gadget. So, no worries about paying a single cent when messaging!
Now, how about when the clock is not displaying messages? Of course, it will do its usual function and that is to display both the time and current temperature.

LITL LAPTOP

The operating system has been a widely heated debate over computer users with the epic battle of a PC with a Windows operating system and a Mac with an Apple operating system and not to mention the Linux operating system watching on the side. While the two being widely used and the last of somewhat just a small group, there is a new operating system that promises full integration with the internet and aptly call itself Web OS and the one laptop that runs this OS is litl.litlThough the name litl, it can do big things. For one, its performance is seamless with what you want to do. For example, you want to watch all the pictures that you have shared throughout Flick or Shutterfly. All you have to do is switch to photos in the menu and there you have it all for you and everyone to view. Another is surfing the internet which this thing is designed to do. The operating system is optimized to render web pages in a snap and thinks ahead of things to do like if someone send you a link, instead of you clicking on the link, it automatically shows what it is! So if you want to send your grandma that new cookie recipe that you want to have, just send her a link and with her litl, all she has to do is to look at it and follow.

Discovery Tech Edge Digital Camera – Digital Camera, Video Recorder, and Webcam in One

tech_edge_digital_cameraYes, your little ones will sure love this cool gadget as it combines a digital camera, a video recorder, and a webcam in one! No need to buy three separate devices for them to capture wackiest photos, record silly moments, and show themselves in webcam for their grandpa or grandma to see. With the Tech Edge Digital Camera, they can all enjoy doing these without you worrying about your budget.
Want to know more about this tech gadget? Here are its main features:
• Built-in 8MB memory stores up to 93 images
• VGA digital camera with 640 x 480 resolution
• View and manage photos with the 1′ LCD color screen
• Record video clips or use as a webcam
• Small enough to fit in a pocket
• Easy-to-use photo software
• Edit photos, make stickers, and create calendars, albums and greeting cards
• Includes a USB connector cable, wearable neck strap, sticker sheet, user manual and ‘Photo Tags’ CD-ROM PC software

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

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SatNav’s New Multifunction GPS Device/PMP


Satnav GPS GPS Device/PMP
Satnav GPS Device
SatNav Technologies has announced the launch of a new gadget GPS enabled device the SatGuide PND Moov 300. The new personal navigation device (PND) is designed to provide hassle free road navigation with cutting edge features like voice prompted directions and a 4.3-inch touch-screen (480 x 272 pixels) for better user interface to its consumers. It doesn’t just come loaded with SatGuide maps but includes features like a calculator and digital entertainment features such as an audio player and video player which makes it as much a PMP as a GPS device.
The comprehensive SatGuide Maps include detailed road maps of 200+ cities and more than 15 Lakh destinations (points of interest) for customers to choose from. The maps are constantly enhanced and on the anvil are plans to grow this to 500 cities, 30 Lakh destinations, and ultimately the 6 Lakh villages across the country. Moov 300 comes with the latest WinCE 5.0 version and sports a 64 MB Flash with 512 MB RAM and supports external memory via SD/MMC cards. With regard to the media portion there’s no word on the kind of formats the device will support for either video or audio. The device is priced at Rs. 16,990 online at www.satguide.in.
The product is available at all major Large Format Retailers (LFRs) across the country. Stores like Ezone, Croma, Reliance Digital, HCL Digilife, XCite etc. Will also be sites for purchase. The device can be easily installed in vehicles and is accompanied with a USB cable and an in-car charger.

Kensington Launches New Mobile Devices – iPhone and iPod Dock


Kensington iPod & iPhone Dock
Kensington iPod & iPhone Dock
Kensington recently launches six new mobile device accessories. Which are part of the company’s “power it” and “play it” lines. The line-up includes a smart nightstand charging dock for iPhone and iPod touch that tells the time and weather and a charging dock that comes with an extra battery pack for your iPhone or iPod. Kensington’s “optimize it” line welcomes new comfortable and easy-to-use notebook stands for 14.1″ to 15.4″ laptops.
The compact dock recharges your iPhone (including new iPhone 3GS) or iPod so you can leave home with it fully charged. The dock also charges the included Mini Battery Pack so you can take an extra boost of backup power with you on the go.

World’s Fastest 128GB Flashdrive By Corsair


Corsair Flash Drive
Corsair Flash Drive
Corsair has launched a gadget that claims to be the world’s fastest USB flashdrive. The Flash Voyager GT as it is called is a 128GB high capacity USB flash drive. Flash Voyager GT can read at the top speed of 32Mbps and has the writing speed of upto 25.6Mbps which is almost the speed limit of the USB 2.0 bus. Even with the high data holding capacity the flash drive is 75% smaller than regular flashdrives of less than half the capacity.
The 128GB Voyager GT is nearly twice as fast as other high-capacity flash drives which means less time waiting for your music, video, or office files to copy to and from the drive. The other flashdrives of 128GB capacity available in the market are Kingston’s DataTraveler and DiscGo.The Flash Voyager GT costs Approx Rs 2000. That’s Too much?

Relation between Cell Phone and Brain Tumor – Latest Study



Relation between CellPhone and Brain Tumor
Relation between CellPhone and Brain Tumor
A new bit of data has emerged about the idea of cell phones and the brain tumors.
Seems that Environmental Working Group released data just recently that detailed just how much radiation you’re sucking up when you’re on the phone actually and then Los Angeles Times followed that with a strange study. Check this out:
when the data from 23 studies was pooled together, there was no conclusive link between brain tumors and cell phone usages. This by itself would be interesting if not necessarily newsworthy, but when the Times jiggered the evidence a bit, comparing data from the “eight strongest studies”, they found out that cell phone users had between a 10 to 30 percent higher chance of getting brain tumors, with the more time spent on the phone being higher risk than those who spent less.
And then, here’s the weirdest point: seven out of eight of those “strongest studies” were all conducted by the SAME GUY IN SWEDEN

Wednesday, November 04, 2009


Symbian introduces its App Store, finally!

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With the major cellphone OS application stores already in place, why should the one having the largest market share be left out? We are talking about Symbian. The platform has announced that its own application store is now ‘open’.
The announcement about the Symbian application store, dubbed Horizon, came at (more…)

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 now Official

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The most anticipated Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has been officially announced by SE today. The phone packs all the rumored and speculated features we saw till now along with some new amazing features. The Android-powered SE X10 features a 4” touchscreen, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 8.1 MP camera and the Rachael UI. The design of the phone is the same as we saw in the leaked out pics. But the way SE has presented it in the introductory video, it just looks more stylish, sleek and curvy.
Xperia X10 plays the Android version 1.6, highlighting to us the importance of the Verizon – Google partnership blessing the Motorola Droid with Android Eclair (V2.0) or the Rachael UI / customization costing Sony Ericsson the opportunity to upgrade. However the phone introduces(more…)

Thursday, October 29, 2009

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New invention
If you feel that texting does not express your mood while you type an SMS, then new 'light messaging' by Nokia of Finland might just do the trick for you.

The company has filed a patent on a new breed of cellphone capable of 'light messaging', which could enable users to send a text with a background colour that clearly expresses their mood.

According to New Scientist magazine, the phone's software allows one to choose a colour that represents his or her mood: red for raging angry, perhaps, blue for sad, or yellow for mellow. The colour is encoded with the message, and is used to illuminate an LED array on top of the recipient's similarly equipped light-messaging phone.


The colour is encoded with the message, and is used to illuminate an LED array on top of the recipient's similarly equipped light-messaging phone.
Nokia's Teppo Jokinen, the inventor of the system said that light messaging would 'enrich and improve user experiences', according to US patent application.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

OGRE-SHREk! MP3 PLAYER..

shrek-mp3_playerWho can forget that utterly disgusting yet likable green ogre – SHREK! Now there’s an interesting MP3 player on the way (still in concept) which looks like Shrek. Pretty interesting actually.

As usual, it comes in Shrek’s signature green color, sotring earplugs where the “ears” are. There is also 4GB of internal memory within. A cool gift for any season I must say.
[Via Ubergizmo]

Saturday, October 24, 2009

WINDOWS 7


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp launched Windows 7 on Thursday, its most important release in more than a decade, aiming to win back customers disappointed by Vista and strengthen its grip on the PC market.

The world's largest software company, which powers more than 90 percent of personal computers, has received good reviews for the new operating system, which it hopes will grab back the impetus in new technology from rivals Apple Inc and Google Inc.

"They met expectations but that was pretty much it," said Michael Gartenberg, a long-time Microsoft analyst at market research firm Interpret after a launch event in New York. "They showed off some very cool things, but now they have to keep the momentum going."

The new system -- which is faster, less cluttered and has new touch-screen features -- comes almost three years after the launch of Vista, whose complexity frustrated many home users and turned off business customers.

The success of Windows -- which accounts for more than half of Microsoft's profit -- is crucial for Chief Executive Steve Ballmer to revive the company's image as the world's most important software company.

"Windows 7 is a chance for us to let the PC be not only more interesting but just simpler and faster for the many, many hundreds of millions of people who use them," Ballmer told Reuters Television in an interview on Thursday.

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Friday, October 23, 2009

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

MAGIC MOUSE "Oh WOW..!"

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Apple product announcements are seldom without a thorough element to them. But I must confess that I do not remember the last time I saw a product accessory grab the headlines from the Macs themselves. Don’t get me wrong – I think the new iMacs are awesome and I just love the fact that the MacBook has been given lots more muscle. But well, my “oh wow!” moment was seeing the new Mighty Mouse (now known as the Magic Mouse), the world’s first multi-touch mouse. The improvements in the Macs had mainly to do with specs, the mouse (more…)

Monday, October 05, 2009

KORB electribe EXM-1

The Korg Electribe EMX-1

Electribe EMX-1

The Korg Electribe EMX-1 is designed as an all-in-one techno-production station, and contains a drum machine, and a synth/ sequencer enclosed within its solid metal casing. It has lots of knobs and buttons for the gadget fiend (20 knobs and 68 buttons), an info display, a Smartmedia card storage (ideal for saving off songs and using as a workpad) and two lovely valves (Valve Force Vacuum Tubes) set behind a little display glass...like you see in the museum. The valves make up a genuine analog circuit and are linked up to the Tube Gain knob that can be altered at your desire to make your sounds...warmer in a vintage sort of way.

Electribe EMX-1- MMT?

Multiple Modeling Technology is Korg's technology that creates sounds within the Electribe EMX-1. For the brainy buffs out there MMT offers 16 different types of synthesis, these range from powerful analog synthesis to a various number of digital synthesis to which Korgs of the past were built upon (like PCM and waveshaping). So now we have to play around with 207 PCM drum waveforms, 76 PCM waveforms and a whopping 64MB of song memory.

Outputs

The Electribe EMX-1 has a full MIDI spec, accessed via MIDI In, Out and Thru sockets, and audio is also bi-directional, with two main and two assignable individual audio outs, plus an audio input. Only mono audio (at mic or line level) can be accommodated. The machine can even be sync'ed to audio via this input

Electribe EMX-1- The Machine

The striking metallic-blue front panel is quite logically divided. You can easily pick out the synth section, effects, Part select and keyboard button area, and the row of 16 'keyboard' buttons, which also doubles up for a range of edit options, and mimics the black and white keys of a musical keyboard. The standard sequencer transport controls appear to lack fast forward and rewind options, but in fact they're located above the keyboard buttons, doubling as left/right select keys.

Each drum and synth voice is organised as a Part, an indivisible pairing of a voice generator and one track of sequencing played by the Pattern-based sequencer. Step sequencing is favoured (similar to the How to Make Your Own Beat Section), especially for drums, but don't worry, real-time recording with the Electribe EMX-1 is straightforward. Voice editing is very much a part of the writing process, since sounds and sequencing are so closely linked. Indeed, there are no separate voice memories: sounds are tailored for each Part during the composition process.

The synth/sequencer team is joined by three effects processors, a new and cool real-time arpeggiator, the ability to process external audio through the EMX's synthesis facilities and effects, and 'Motion Sequencing', the real-time recording of front-panel control tweaks, as featured on many other Korg products.

The top panel of the Electribe EMX-1 is divided into five or six principal sections. The first one to become acquainted with should be the main section, which houses the transport controls (record, playback and so forth), the mode keys (which determine whether the EMX-1 is in Pattern, Step Edit or Song mode), the ubiquitous bpm Tap key and the useful Mute and Solo buttons (to remove or single out respective parts within your pattern). By using the Auto BPM Scan key, you can easily detect the tempo of audio that is coming from the audio-in jack. The matrix menu that is sandwiched between the large rotary dial and the mode keys helps guide you through what parameters are available for the selected mode. You select the parameter by first pressing the mode key and then moving up or down the parameter list using the two small arrows to the left of the matrix menu.

The edit area is made of five separate subsections that include Effects, Part Common, Modulation, Synth Oscillator and Synth Filter. The 16 onboard effects are selected via the large knob and edited with the two rotary controls beneath it. The Edit Select button allows you to decide which effects processor is being edited at the moment. The FX Chain button is married to the two small red LED lights above it that indicate how the output of one effect is being input into another. All you have to do is repeatedly punch the button to determine the connection. There's also the Motion Seq button that records and plays back the movements of the two FX Edit controls.

Monday, September 28, 2009

GADGETS




A SOFTWARE CAN READ OUR MIND
NEW DELHI: Imagine a software which can read your emotions and help you overcome stress, depression, anxiety or a small handheld device which can do a CT-scan, keep record of your heartbeat etc just at the click of a button. In the nascent stages, these are some technologies which may change the course of medical treatment in the years to come. Presenting these and many such innovations were scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and from India at a seminar — EmTech India 2009 — held in the city recently. The seminar was organized by Technology Review, a 109-year-old blue chip magazine of MIT. Indian edition of the magazine was launched in the presence of renowned scientist and policy maker Prof M G K Menon. The two-day long seminar saw innovators from India and MIT present path-breaking research in the field of technology that will be used in the near future. "We have noted a recent trend where Indian technologists and innovators who built successful careers abroad are now returning to India to start new enterprises back at home," said Jason Pontin, editor-in-chief and publisher, Technology Review. Working on the software called, Meta Therapy, that can help people overcome depression , anxiety or stress Vinay Gidwaney, a research affiliate, MIT Media Lab, said, ‘‘ The project is in the last stages. It has been found that patients undergoing painful procedures required less amount of drugs to ease the pain if a person was talking to him or her. Based on this we have developed a software in the MIT lab which first screens the patient by asking him or her a few questions about them and then plays an appropriate audio tape which helps them disassociate themselves from the pain, anxiety, stress, etc. The tapes and its content are designed after conducting psychological analysis on different patients.’’ Similarly, researchers have made a prototype of a small device which can perform a CT-scan of the hand. ‘‘ We are in the nascent stages, but the idea is to develop a device which is smaller than a mobile phone and can keep a record of the changes happening in your body and can also store images of various scans performed on the body,’’ said Ramesh Raskar, associate professor, MIT Media Lab. The seminar saw a lot of Indian technologists present their innovative work in various fields. Among them was a group of experts who are working on a software, which can help intelligence agencies gather information from various quarters in an effective manner. ‘‘ During probe into terror attack, information comes from various sources and the investigating body doesn’t have the time to go through all the information. This advance algorithm will help investigators integrate all the data and use it as per their convenience. Through this we can trace peculiar patterns in conversations, telephone calls and all communications between the terror groups and track location of terror cells. It also helps in finding relevant text material from various information sources that can be vital in solving the case,’’ said Srikanth Sampara, CEO, Tuple Technologies. Another group of students from Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) presented a prototype for tamperproof fare-meter in autorickshaws . In this, the fare is calculated using a global positioning system (GPS). ‘‘ At present , the electronic fare-meters can be tampered, as it has mechanical parts to measure the wheel rotation. But with this technology, the distance is calculated on the basis of distance covered as per longitude and latitude. So there is no way an auto driver can fleece a passenger ,’’ said Rahul Gupta, a student of JIMS.