Tooks beanies have headphones
Wearing a beanie is a hit-or-miss fashion statement, depending on the size of your head and face style. Tooks just unveiled its new beanies that come with integrated removable headphones. I know, integrated and removable hardly go hand in hand, but in this case it means you can store a pair of headphones inside discreetly, removing them only when you send the beanie for a wash. You can choose from black, navy blue, gray, brown, red, or pink colors for $24.99 a pop. Alternatively, you can pick up the headphones separately from the beanie for $12.50 each. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, eh? Make your own fashion statement today by getting a Tooks beanie.
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Add comment June 17th, 2007
Axion has begun to ship its AXN-9701 widescreen LCD digital photo frame that displays pictures at a maximum resolution of 480 x 234 pixels (nothing much to shout about here), featuring a brightness control that provides an optimal viewing experience under any lighting condition. Of course, it would have been better if Axion included a dynamic brightness control, but that could be asking too much. The internal memory can store a mere 15 images (considering the resolution stated, that’s pretty measly), but you can always throw in a 2GB memory card for a few years’ worth of digital photos via its memory card slot. The AXN-9701 also supports USB flash drives via a direct USB connection.
Just when you thought that R2-D2 was the little droid that does everything, National Console Support Inc. surprises everyone by releasing a couple of R2-D2s that function as desktop computer speakers. Each of them measure 12cm in height and will come in red or blue colors. Flipping up the head domes will unveil a set of speakers, but don’t expect fantastic sound from a $40 pair of speakers. You can hook it up to a nearby audio source via its 3.5mm audio cable. I believe this offering remains strictly for those who are die hard Star Wars fans only. The R2-D2 speakers will arrive in all intergalactic stores when December 2007 rolls around.
For a robot, that is. KUKA Robotics from Germany recently unveiled the KR 1000 titan 6-axis robot that comes with a grand total of 9 motors that work together to deliver the power of a mid-sized car, which means it can handle a payload capacity of one ton. The KR 1000 has a reach of up to 3.2 meters and can withstand a static torque of 60,000 newton meters (Nm). Ideally, the Titan can be used to briddge distances of up to 6.5 meters to handle large objects such as engine blocks, stone, glass, steel sections, and concrete parts precisely. I definitely wouldn’t want to have an arm wrestling match with this robot.
Cellular network operator Orange will be showcasing its wind-powered cellphone charger next week, where the prototype will be able to harness the power of the wind in order to provide some much needed juice to exhausted batteries that are often a common occurence among cellphones these days. Of course, I suspect this will be more of a hit in Holland than anywhere else. Should there be no wind blowing my way at that point in time, am I supposed to actually huff and puff my way through a phone call? The prototype weighs 150g and can be mounted on the day, generating and storing power as long as there is some wind.
Owners of the Treo 755 who think that this smartphone lacks nothing but a longer battery life would be pleased to know that Seidio has unveiled the new 3200mAh Super Extended Life Battery. This battery takes over the position of your current battery and simultaneously offers double the power compared to the original. This makes it useful for those who are often out of the office and frequent travelers, requiring several days of use before recharging. The only drawback would be a slight increase in weight as well as an additional bulge which measures 4 to 5mm thicker. I guess until the day fuel cell batteries are the norm in everyday devices, we will have to settle for phat batteries.
