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Chad Dyner, Inventor of Heliodisplay Interviewed
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Misc. Tech, Peripherals,
The Heliodisplay is an awesome interactive tactile 3D display that projects images in midair that one can “touch”, causing the objects to react. OhGizmo secured an interview with the inventor of this technology, Chad Dyner.
Okay, so let’s turn to the technology. You say it will accept any video source, be it DVD, TV or computer. So, how exactly does the unit interact with a computer?
It’s essentially plug and play. Now, I realised early on that if we were to bring into the world a disruptive technology such as this one, we were going to have to take incremental steps. You have to understand first of all, that the infrastructure in the world right now is built for two dimensional data. So then, as soon as you say you have a display for two dimensional data, then you get different protocols for displaying this data: NTSC, PAL, VGA on the computer and different types of video signals that can be received into our system.
Read on for the entire interview.
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| OhGizmo!
Gallery: Chad Dyner, Inventor of Heliodisplay Interviewed
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Personal Storage Disk: SD Card and USB Memory in One
Posted by Edwin Soto Categories: Accessories, Peripherals,
Here is another SD card that has an extension to allow it to be used as a USB 2.0 drive in and of itself. This particular one is made by PDC Taiwan, and there have been others including the Sandisk Ultra II SD Plus and INX-USD.
Read More | Slashphone
Gallery: Personal Storage Disk: SD Card and USB Memory in One
Looks like Samsung has been hard at work cramming even more flash memory into a tiny form factor. The company has announced 1GB and 2GB MMC Plus cards, perfect for digital cameras. The MMC Mobile cards are half the size of MMC Plus cards, and are the first MMC mobile cards to reach the 1GB range. Both cards have absolutely stunning response times - about three times more than your standard SD card. Their low voltage is great for mobile phones which prefer low energy cards like these.
The new cards are capable of transmitting data at 52MBytes per second, up to 20 times faster than previous MMC versions, by supporting wider (x4 and x8) bus widths and faster clock speeds (up to 52MHz).
Read More | Physorg
Gallery: Samsung MMC Mobile Reaches 1GB and 2GB
xipkey Releases Zippo Form Factor Flash Device
Posted by Sparky Categories: Accessories, Peripherals,
xipkey has released quite possibly the strangest/coolest USB hard drive to date. The xipkey features an ultra-fast flash memory chip that can be used to quickly boot an entire operating system, along with a biometric fingerprint scanner for portable security. The xipkey is designed to take full advantage of the 480MB/sec offered by USB 2.0 while using a new technology to reduce wear on the flash memory chips. The xipkey has a unique Zippo-like form factor that seems practical to both slip into a pocket and to protect the USB 2.0 plug.
Read More | xipkey
Gallery: xipkey Releases Zippo Form Factor Flash Device
Logitech Cordless Desktop S 510 Media Remote
Posted by Rob Stevens Categories: Accessories, Home Entertainment, Peripherals,
OK, now this is just fricking ridiculous. I’m going to give you this one last product update, and then I’m going on strike, because seriously, enough is enough. The S 510 has styling liberally stolen from their diNovo line, with an impossibly flat keyboard (which they’re calling “zero degree tilt”), programmable function keys, media controls on the keyboard (including a useless “shuffle” button…thanks Apple), and battery life indicators on the keyboard to tell you when your six months are up and you need to make another sacrifice to the gods of Energizer. A remote control is included so you can kick back in your high back and…well, I’m not going to get into the disgusting details of what you might use a remote for with your computer. A wireless mouse rounds out the package. It’s $100, which is what happens when you drop stuff like Bluetooth and go with your own proprietary wireless technology. Gotta save something for the big spenders, donchaknow?
Read More | Logitech
Gallery: Logitech Cordless Desktop S 510 Media Remote
Seriously, it’s getting a little silly in here. Logitech has updated the diNovo series ultra-flat keyboard and Bluetooth Media Pad long range remote commander thingy by adding a Bluetooth laser tracking mouse, the same one being included in the Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser. I can’t believe they got me to type that product name again.
The big news here is that if you were looking to get the diNovo set, you’d be well served to wait. They’re knocking $50 off the exorbitant price of $250, so you can get the package for $200. Plus, you’re getting a mouse out of the deal. I just wish that Logitech would remember those of us that like - no - need a more ergonomic keyboard, since only Microsoft seems to be updating their “Natural” line with anything approaching regularity.
Read More | Logitech
Gallery: Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser
Logitech plan for world domination apparently includes smothering us in our sleep with product announcements. Hot on the heels of their new gaming products, Logitech announces a wireless desktop set for “the rest of us”, the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser. They are now in the running with Microsoft for the most unweildy product name award.
Borrowing the LCD from their G15 Gaming Keyboard (why, God…why?), the MX 5000 Laser includes “touch-sensitive” media controls that are ready for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. We thought all keyboards were “touch-sensitive”, but apparently, this is better. The wireless connectivity comes via Bluetooth 2.0, and the keyboard includes a thoughtful “Sync” button that allows you to sync your data with your Bluetooth phone automagically.
The Laser mouse included in the set is only 800dpi, but includes a battery meter and charging cradle. It’s also got a tilt-wheel, so apparently they aren’t just borrowing product name methodology from Microsoft. The whole kit and kaboodle will run you $150, no word on when the kaboodle might be available for purchase separately from the kit.
Read More |Logitech
Gallery: Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser
Logitech is just getting all up in our bidness today, pumping out new peripherals for the gaming set. The G7 is a laser mouse with 2000 dpi precision, and a wireless connection that is four times faster than other wireless mice at 500 reports-per-second over the bi-directional USB connection. It comes with two Li-Ion battery packs and a handy charger in the wireless tranceiver, LED Battery indicator, Polytetrafluoroethylene feet, and the ability to change the precision levels from 400dpi, 800dpi, or 2000dpi on the fly. Laser guided wireless mice don’t come cheap though, as the G7 will set you back $100. If that’s too rich for your blood, keep the cord and go with the G5 Gaming Mouse, where you’ll only spend $70.
Read More | Logitech
Gallery: Logitech G7 Laser Gaming Mouse
It’s the 90’s all over again, with macro-rific keys that are a throwback to when Gateway was still using the futuristic sounding “2000”. The G15 has an LCD screen that acts as a HUD that will most assuredly take your eyes off the action - it’s called a heads-UP display for a reason. Luckily, the LCD screen can be folded away so that it doesn’t distract you. Aside from that misstep, the keys are lit for gaming in the dark, 18 of the keys are programmable “G-Keys”, and there is an under-keyboard channel for routing the pesky cables that will come from having two built-in USB ports. Oh, it’s got media specific keys like every other keyboard on the market. Hey, at least it looks cool - and it better for $80 USD.
Read More | Logitech
Gallery: Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Project Blackdog: Worlds Smallest Linux Server
Posted by Sparky Categories: PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
BlackDog has started offering the open source development community a unique new server platform. Their USB powered dongle contains a 400mz PowerPC processor, 64MB of Ram, 256MB or 512MB of flash memory, and a biometric scanner for security. The BlackDog plugs into any standard Windows or Mac computer and upon connection takes over the hosts monitor, keyboard, mouse, and Internet connection acting as your very own ultra-portable desktop/server. While it’s clear that this is not a power users day to day tool, there is a lot of promise in a platform like this and it’s clear that similar technology will be very prevalent in the near future. With it’s two factor authentication this could provide a great secure way to port files around, and act as a recovery/repair tool for enterprises. What would you do if you could fit your desktop in your pocket?
Read More | Black Dog via Gizmodo
Gallery: Project Blackdog: Worlds Smallest Linux Server
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