Review of gadgets, gizmos, and cutting-edge consumer electronic products

Some photos and information have surfaced about the follow up to Western Digital’s HD Media Player that was widely loved from last year. Notable updates to the device include an ethernet port for streaming from network drives, an added component output and DTS decoding, where the previous version only allowed DTS audio [...]

Nikon has announced a twist on the point and shoot digital camera to their lineup. The Nikon COOLPIX s1000pj produces 12.1 megapixels, has a 5x optical and 4x digital zoom set, and a 2.7 inch LCD view screen.

How is this camera so different? It also features a projector on the front of the [...]

*Zune HD & AV Dock, and an HDTV (all sold separately) are required to view video at HD resolution. Supported 720p HD video files play on the player, downscaled to fit the screen at 480 x 272 – not HD resolution. HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

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The LifeMap is a touch-screen digital photo storing and organization product. After tagging photos with people, places, and keywords, the LifeMap organizes the images in a way that users can easily document their lives over time.
I began this project researching families’ scheduling and organization habits. Through surveys and interviews, I discovered that organizing and [...]

The ultimate watch phone for those who like to live on the edge. The SpecialOPS is a fully functional GSM cell phone that has a touch screen and an external key pad. The SpecialOPS also has an MP3 & MP4, built in microphone and speakers, digital and video camera, Micro SD slot and built in [...]

‘Gamma’ Dynamics is the commercialization arm for Electrofluidic Display (EFD) technology.

EFD is an entirely different approach which is able to electronically reveal or hide pigments with the same brilliance as printed media.

A wide array of products are possible, including portable electronics, e-paper, electronic-windows, point-of-purchase displays, and adaptive camouflage.

Key features of electrofluidic technology:

* World-record white reflectance [...]

What Is A Jetpack?

There is some confusion over what a jetpack is/ was/should be.

Basically it comes down to a disconnect between what is science, what is engineering and what is ‘common usage’.

Science says that a Jet is a ‘coherent stream of particles moving in a parallel direction’.

This is why we talk about [...]

This ultra-compact camcorder adds an extra level of comfort to every shot you take. Its ergonomic design makes it easy to grip and hold long enough to catch that special memory in full high definition. And the 2.7″ touch screen gives you a great view to make sure it’s all captured. Forgot your camera at [...]

The solar charging solutions from Suntrica can be sold as independent accessories or combined with a host device to create self-charging products.

Suntrica SolarBadge™ and SolarStrap™ charging solutions gather solar energy by the high-efficiency and flexible solar panel and store the energy into an internal lightweight battery for instant or later usage.

Excelling in adaptability and portability, [...]

Podio Audio is the first ever invented palmtop/pocket Hi-Fi device, and furthermore, a special-made Hi-Fi for a bike. It takes a portable-grade size, while produces amazing sound effect — with a crispy and natural and full-span sound effect.
After two years’ intense research and development, Agios Technology Co. proudly succeeded to [...]