Microsoft Surface Goes Spherical
Check this out Microsoft’s Surface device has just gone spherical. Rumored since March, the prototype from Microsoft Research relies upon an infrared system to detect hands, fingers, and objects as well as an internal (not external like Surface) projection system developed by Global Imagination (and customized by Microsoft) to deliver its multi-touch UI.
Check out the video below
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Otto the sound enhancer
Check out this sound enhancer called Otto designed by Duncan Wilson with a collaboration with Manolis Kelaidis of IDE at the Royal College of Art.
We designed OTTO (Greek for ‘ear’); a device that makes hidden sounds audible. This is achieved via a thin polymer piezoelectric contact that senses weak vibrations and plays them as a sound through an integrated speaker. OTTO can be positioned on almost any surface through a combination of suction and magnets. By placing several units on different objects, one can select and create a new sonic experience and a form of ambient music appreciation, thereby utilising our space as a multidirectional audio platform.
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Super Thin Camera Tripod
This super compact foldaway tripod collapses flat enough to fit in a wallet. Produced by FOZI it can hold cameras, phones & media devices in four different positions, but from the pictures you need a nice flat surface to stand it on, which isn’t always available.
Available for $9 about £4.50
Via Geekologie
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Pro-Idee aluminium sledge with shock absorber
The Pro-Idee sledge’s frame is made of super light buckle-resistant aluminium 6061, which is used to make premium mountain bike frames and has a claw brake that is easily operated with one hand to slow up if you need to on those icey runs. The claw digs into the surface directly below the rider, but will not affect the direction of your ride. The seat in constructed from transparent polycarbonate a man-made material used for crash helmets that safely keeps the driver in position.
It measures only 16cm (6 1⁄3″) high when folded, unfolded it measures only 101 x 47 x 28 cm (3ft3″ x 18 1⁄2″ x 11″) (L x W x H) weighing 9.5kg (21 lbs) and can carry up to 100kg (220 lbs).
Available for $599 about £305
Via Beyond Kewl
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Giant Step Sideways for Robots
Turning on the spot is a complicated manoeuvre for two legged robots, until now. This 50cm robot can turn through a full 90 degrees, effortlessly with what looks like a Tia-Chi move 
… very smooth. This giant step for robot kind will have major implications on future robotic developments. Koeda now hopes to develop the robot to turn on slopes and rougher surfaces.
A video showing the move can be downloaded here which was provided to DWT by Tokyo-based scientist Masanao Koeda of Ritsumeikan University
Via Digital World
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Tiny Handheld Video Projector
Check out this mini projector from Microvision.
It is battery powered and features the companies ultra-miniature “PicoP display engine.”
The mini handheld projector will have 2.5 hours of playback and can be connected to digital cameras, laptops, PMP and mobile phones.
This mini projector will project a DVD quality image at a resolution of 848×480, and can display the image on any surface with a size of 12 inches up to 100 inches depending on the projection distance.
It is being showcased at this years CES and Microvision hope to have it on sale by the end of the year.
via SlipperyBrick
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Phantom Lapboard is designed to provide a completely new keyboard and mouse.
This new Lapboard from Phantom Entertainment is a combo wireless keyboard & laser mouse with a hard surface that allows you to play games from your couch, or any other comfy place.
The keyboard rotates 360-degrees for both left or right-handed users and inclines on a 22-degree angle with a hard surface below for the Phantom Laser Mouse. It also has an interchangeable key-face designed for specific game and business software applications for PC or Apple Mac platforms.
Via Phantom Entertainment via Coolest Gadgets
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Cool Gadgets - The Epos Digital Pen and USB Drive
The Epos Digital Pen and USB drive has to be one of the coolest gadgets I have come across so far.
The pen and USB drive work together, you write with the pen on a flat surface, and everything you write is saved on the USB drive.
You can then plug the USB drive into your computer and edit all your saved text.
The Epos Digital Pen and USB drive is due to go on sale sometime next year, no word on pricing as yet.
via Coolest Gadgets
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Crazy Gadgets - The USB finger optical 3D Mouse
Check out the USB finger optical mouse.
The USB Finger Optical 3D mouse is designed for the PC, notebooks or laptops. It is compatible with MS Windows 98/2000/me/XP/Mac OS 9 and above. It features a scroll wheel, left and right buttons and can be easily used on most surfaces.
It is available to buy online for £4.88 (about $10)
via Gadget Venue
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Concept - The projector mobile phone
Check out this concept projector mobile phone by designer Stefano Casanova.
It is a Windows based mobile phone that can project your desktop to an flat surface. The micro light projector is actually integrated into the LCD so in order to activate it, you have to flip the screen down.
via Yanko Design
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Microsoft Surface in action - Video
The guys over at T3 managed to get their hands on Microsoft’s new Surface PC.
Here’s a video of it in action.
I have to say it looks pretty amazing.
Via T3
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Funky Gadgets - The Glow Brick
Check out the Glow Brick from Think Geek.
The glow-in-the-dark* pigment is trapped inside a real light bulb (just like the ones you have at home). Then the light bulb is encased in a solid block of Acrylic resin. The mysterious optical effect is caused by light diffracting in the tiny space between the glass of the light bulb and the resin - this space forms when the resin shrinks by a tiny amount during the production process. The polished surface gives a jewel like quality to the object. In a darkened room, or at night, the Glow Brick comes to life with a tranquil and subtle glow emanating from the pigment inside the light bulb. Size is 3.3″ x 3.3″ x 5″
It is available online from Think Geek for $29.99 (about £15)
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Toy Robot climbs walls, defies gravity
The Climb@Tron R.E.X., which stands for “Robot Explorer” can climb walls using vacuum suction to stay up , it runs on AAA Batteries.
‘These climbers defy gravity and provide hours of imaginative play! Using a powerful vacuum suction system, the Climb@Tron R.E.X. easily scales smooth surfaces like glass, mirrors, and metal file cabinets with its retractable suction-cup feet! Fun to watch - get two are see which one climbs faster.’
They are available online from Scientifics for $10 (about £5).
Via Red Ferret
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Google Sponsors Moon Landing Competition
Google has announced a competition for private firms to land on the moon with a top prize of 20 million dollars.
The total prize fund for the competition is 30 million, and firms interested in competing have until 2012.
A number of tasks other than landing on the moon include roaming the surface of the moon, and gathering a specific set of images, video and data.
Don’t expect to see a GadgetTastic sponsored Moon mission anytime soon.
Via BBC
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Funky Gadgets - The USB Penguin Mouse
Check out this funky USB Penguin Mouse from USB Geek.
This is bound to be a hit with kids, seems like a fun gadget.
Here’s the specs
- Interface: USB
- Mouse Structure: Optical
- Resolution: 800dpi
- 2-button mouse with scroll wheel
- Ergonomic design, comfortable control
- Latest optical tracking engine for pinpoint accuracy
- Optical sensor stays precise on the most surface without mouse pad
- Support Windows XP, ME, 2000, 98SE or Mac OS.
- Dimension: 9.2 x 8.0 x 3.0cm
- Weight: 66g
- Cable length: 140cm
- Color: Black, Pink, Blue
You can get your hands on one of these funky gadgets from USB Geek for $15 (about £7.50)
Via Gizmodo
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