USB Digital Microscope and more
Brando is offering yet another USB-powered device that does more than just one function. The USB Digital Microscope + Web Cam + USB 2.0 Hub says it all - you get a digital microscope, webcam functionality, and a USB 2.0 hub all rolled into one. Great for budding biologists or those who want to examine just what kind of lifeforms reside on the spaces between your keyboards after a few weeks’ of late night snacks involving endless bags of Doritos. A couple of USB 2.0 ports help extend the connectivity of your current computer, while the webcam function works great for keeping in touch with friends and family. This $199 device can magnify up to 600x just in case you’re interested.
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Add comment July 9th, 2007
Folks living in California have one more thing to be proud of, and this time it is housing the largest solar power farm in the world. Built by Cleantech America LLC, this solar farm takes up a whopping 640 acres of space, 17 times larger than the current U.S. title holder in Arizona as well as 7 times larger than the previous world record holder in Germany. When completed, it is hoped that solar generated energy from this farm will be sold to a public agency that provides power to a dozen cities and a couple of counties in the surrounding area. That’s like, 21,000 homes which is no mean feat. When will developing countries take up the clarion call of solar energy as well, especially those lined up along the Equator?
While English might be widely spoken all around the world, sending text messages in different languages on a cellphone keypad can turn out to be a rather tricky affair. Digit Wireless aims to solve this dilemma by unveiling the ZTE D Evolution handset that features the Latin as well as Cyrillic alphabet, letting those who speak English, Russian, Serbian, and other languages text each other with ease and convenience. The ZTE D Evolution cellphone will be a 3G handset, but that’s just about all the details that we have on it at this moment. Stay tuned for new developments, if any.
I think I have a very good idea why the QKphone 911 was named with that numerical number in tow - its meant to remind you to call an ambulance in case you scare an old person around you to death with the sudden blaring of your cellphone ringtone. Apparently the QKphone 911 is capable of playing ringtones and music at 120 decibels, loud enough to cause pain and permanent hearing damage to your ears. No idea on how much this handset costs, but I sure as heck wouldn’t want to see it Stateside, its five speakers and all. Loudness isn’t everything, and more often than not your phone’s speaker will probably crack in the first place.
You know how Spiderman is supposed to be your friendly neighborhood guy? Well, he’s certainly ringing up the brownie points with this Singing Spidey pillow, helping worn out parents get their little children to go to bed. Compatible with virtually any audio device that relies on a 3.5mm headphone jack, the Singing Spidey Pillow retails for £17.99 a pop. Christmas might be half a year away from today, but it sure pays to get your shopping done early.
The MP3 player isn’t exactly the most exciting device to look at in the world at the moment, mostly because today’s design is pretty much uninspired. Chris Williams aims to make things right with his concept MP3 player design known as the Musipen. The Musipen might be radically different from regular formats, but it still looks portable and practical to use. The cylindrical form allows for an increased screen space, while controls are performed via twisting and sliding each edge of the player. Now if only there was a hardware manufacturer willing to take up this design and materialize the idea…
