August 2006

LEGO Mindstorms NXT

  Arstechnica has a good review of the LEGO Mindstorm NXT. Seems like a great product, the biggest thing that this system has against it seems to be the price though. At $250.00 you will need a big paper-route to pay for it. “Opening the new Mindstorms box set off the same spasm of joy, a sense of wide-open possibility that reminded me of those childhood toys. It was clear,

SVGA Glasses

Are you tired of using the Techno Scarf to get some privacy? Why not simply use these SVGA glasses. “i-glasses SVGA3D Pro is a wearable, portable, high-resolution monitor designed specifically for a wide variety of computer applications and it supports stereoscopic 3D computer imaging! Connect the SVGA3D Pro to any computer’s 15-pin VGA port for an instant, giant screen view in complete privacy – a simple yet effective solution to

Seamless LCD Monitor

If you are running out of screen realestate a new Radius 320 is sure to solve that problem. “The Radius 320â„¢ incorporates three 20.1″ LCD panels into a continuous display system with a total resolution of 5.76 million pixels. With the individual panels wrapping around the user, the Radius 320â„¢ provides an ergonomically-friendly viewing experience across a 50-inch diagonal. Independent of operating system, the Radius320â„¢ can be used on Windows,

Hummer on Steroids

If you are car shopping with a 200 thousand dollar budget, look no further. The Armet Gurkha could be for you! “Sometimes in Iraq, or hell — sometimes in Queens — even an up-armored HumVee just won’t cut it. That’s when you need the Gurkha by the armor-freaks at Armet Armored Vehicles, Inc. out of Toronto, ON. The squat and hedgehog-lookin’ 19,000 lb beast-of-an-armored-vehicle ain’t just built to shrug off

Cardboard Speakers

Are you moving soon? If you are these speakers might be just right for you. 🙂 “These MUJI Cardboard speakers retail for $42 for a pair, and are easily assembled . Besides, they would be a big conversation piece when you pull them out of your purse at a party.” Via: Popgadget

Philips Lumalive textile garments

Forget billboard advertising, I would wear a cool stylish jacket (or other clothes) for a cut in ad revenues. “Philips Research seems to be very keen on attracting the tech savvy attention at this year’s IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) with a world-first demonstration of the jackets and furniture that are set to change the face of global fashion. The jackets and furniture feature its innovative Lumalive technology. Lumalive textiles make it