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Biblio Leaf – a solar powered e-reader from Toshiba

By Damir Beciri
26 December 2010

toshiba-biblio-leaf-lismo-book-storeIn our previous articles, we mentioned how some e-readers or writing board like Boogie Board Paperless LCD Writing Tablet could benefit from solar power, and avoid usage of energy needed for recharging or even the resources needed for battery production. Toshiba and KDDI, Japan’s second biggest mobile carrier, have unveiled a solar powered e-book reader… »

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LG released Optimus 2X – world’s first dual-core smartphone

By Damir Beciri
18 December 2010

lg-optimus-2xHere is a trend we’ll be seeing bloom over the high-end gadgets sphere, and that is adding more computing power to gadgets that can employ most of it. LG Electronics (LG) recently unveiled LG Optimus 2X – world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor. Along with more powerful multimedia features, the LG Optimus 2X’s high-performance… »

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Hillcrest Labs Loop enables mouse-like remote control

By Damir Beciri
One Comment27 November 2010

hillcrest-labs-loop-pointer-1In this article we’re going to describe the Loop – gadget from Hillcrest Labs which proves useful when you need a mouse away from your usual station, in case if you’re a regular couch surfer and multimedia enthusiast, or giving a presentation. Yes, I’m aware it has been around for a while, and that there… »

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Scribble – create stop motion animations on a drawing pad

By Damir Beciri
21 May 2010

scribble-teamA team of Art and Design students at the University of Michigan have created a prototype electronic doodle pad called the Scribble that animates your drawings. The Scribble animation toy grew out of a December focus group in which student designers asked third-graders what they wanted from Santa Claus. You simply hand-draw a series of… »

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Sharp develops modular 3D camera system

By Damir Beciri
13 May 2010

sharp-modular-3d-camWe already wrote about a 3D camera from Fujifilm named the Real 3D W1, however, the folks from Sharp have added a new ingredient to the mix and claim they have achieved  an industry first in the process. The company has announced the development of a 3D camera unit compact enough to be used in… »

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GE announced production of Energy Smart LED bulbs

By Damir Beciri
2 Comments13 April 2010

ge-energy-smart-9w-led-bulbGE Lighting’s new Energy Smart LED bulb – a 40-watt replacement is expected to consume just 9 watts, provide a 77 percent energy savings and produce nearly the same light output as a 40-watt incandescent bulb, while lasting more than 25 times as long. GE will put prototypes of the bulb on display at two… »

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LG LX9500 is the world’s first Full LED 3D HDTV

By Damir Beciri
2 Comments26 March 2010

lg-lx9500-full-led-3d-hdtv-1LG Electronics unveiled the world’s first Full LED 3D TV, the LX9500. The LX9500 uses an innovative backlight structure to deliver spectacular pictures for the ultimate 3D experience. Illuminated by panels of LEDs directly behind the screen (the 55-inch model boasts 1,200 LEDs), the Full LED display provides images of exceptional brightness and clarify for… »

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PQ Labs Multi-Touch G3 touchscreen and a table form an iTable

By Damir Beciri
9 March 2010

itable-at-cebit-2010PQ Labs demonstrated their G3 touchscreen technology at this year’s CeBIT by installing it into a coffee table called the iTable. They have essentially taken the idea behind the Microsoft Surface and made it less bulky and cheaper (at least the folks from PQ Labs claim it will be). There are several variations of their… »