How To Find Anyone With Reverse Phone Numbers

It is truly astonishing how many people are looking to run a free reverse cell phone lookup online today. Visit any popular social networking site or popular discussion forum and you will discover the same question being asked over and over again about reverse phone numbers -- how can I run a free reverse phone lookup, for cell and residential numbers?

What is frustrating is that a large number of these sites appear to offer this very service, yet in fact, once you visit these websites, you find they require payment for access. This is a common tactic used by many websites which on the surface offer free services, but when you look more carefully, their free access doesn't actually exist. So, what is the true situation with a free reverse phone number lookup?

Not only can a reverse cell phone number lookup trace a person's address, but it can even trace his or her age, gender, or the company he or she's working with. This is way better than picking up the phone directory and checking the person's personal details yourself.

Today, tracing a person's personal detail by knowing his or her phone number alone is possible with just a simple Internet search. Some of these services are even free of charge and they are all perfectly legal. The only problem is that finding anything for free online depends entirely on that person voluntarily putting his or her information on the web for all to see. Unfortunately, that's not very likely. But if you want your search to really return a fruitful outcome, you might want to consider using the paid service.

Cell phone details are generally not listed in the free directories for reasons of maintaining confidentiality. In fact, one of the very reasons people opt to buy a cellular phone is because it offers them privacy. With a cell phone you can virtually choose which people's calls you would like to receive.

With reverse phone number, you no longer need to worry about being hassled by unwanted telemarketing agents, who constantly pester you to buy the most mundane things at all the wrong times. Such intrusions of privacy are not possible with a cell phone, to a large extent. But note the word 'large extent.' No longer are cell phone number searches impossible, thanks to the increasing presence of online resources which offer a reverse cell phone directory.

Fortunately, there are indeed websites that can provide you access to this information. Yes, there is indeed such a thing as reverse cellular phone lookup service. The catch here is that this service comes with a fee. The websites that provide you access to this information do have to pay their sources fees in obtaining these cellular phone numbers for you. Naturally, you have to pay for the information you are looking for as well.

The good news is that you only have to pay a one-time fee, and you can then perform as many searches as you want. The information that you can get includes owner details, carrier details, address history, and phone connection status. So, you can rest easy now that you know such reverse cellular phone lookup services are indeed possible.

Linc Concept Phone - Recycles For Later Use

The Greener Grass presents their LINC concept, an environmentally conscious mobile phone. This is a sustainable phone concept that reclaims and recycles hazardous e-waste without sacrificing style or functionality.

LINC is a typical touch screen smart phone with all the connectivity and features you come to expect. LINC is leased to the user as a service, not a product. The user holds on to the device for about a year, and when the next generation of hardware comes along, the user receives a new LINC in the mail. The LINCs inform the user of their hardware upgrade, wirelessly transfer the digital account, and before being shipped back to the manufacturer, LINC informs the user of the next part of its journey.

In one step, LINC automatically disassembles into its few simple components, glass, aluminum and its circuit flex. The glass and aluminum, not containing any paints or adhesives, are easily recycled to pure grade materials for immediate reuse. All data and personal phone information is transfered digitally to the new device so you can just start using it right when you get it, instead of having to re-add all of your contacts every year.




Source : The Greener Grass

Exercise More Without Too Many Sweat

If you are looking out for some cool fitness bike, have a look at the Cycool Concept that lets you burn calories without a sweat. The Cycool concept is a stationary bike that has a built-in fan that works on your pedal power. Which means, the harder you pedal, the cooler the fan blows to make your sweat disappear.

The fan is strategically positioned so that it blows air on your face and entire upper body. From a health perspective too, this simple fanned cycle is commendable as it doesn’t let your body temperature fluctuate and rise to very high levels so that you require lesser time to cool down. Since it works on your own mechanical power and does not require electricity, it is eco-friendly and can be used even during power-cuts!

Casio Exilim S10

Casio unveiled the Exilim Card EX-S10 digital camera, which it claims is one of the slimmest in its range. The Casio Exilim EX-S10, while naturally offering significant enhancements in function and performance, focuses on style with a new body shape that keeps height to a minimum and exudes a sense of premium design quality. The new EXILIM Card EX-S10 maintains all of the powerful functionality of the cameras that are in their line (high pixel count, zoom functionality, LCD monitor, photo functions, etc.) but it also embodies a return to a stylish thin form and a strong design presence.

The camera has a 10 megapixel sensor with 3x optical zoom and a 2.7in high contrast widescreen LCD that has a 230,160 dot resolution. Even though it's only 0.5in thick, the EX-S10 has all the bells and whistles of a standard digital camera. The widescreen display can be viewed easily from above, below, left or right thanks to its wide viewing angle, and its extremely bright, making it easy to view even under bright sunlight.

With Auto Shutter functions, your camera will detect the perfect time to snap your picture. The new Casio Exilim cameras are equipped Auto Shutter Functions that will make blurry pictures a thing of the past.

The camera can record 30fps H.264 video with sound at resolutions up to a widescreen 848x480. The EX-S10 saves audio for videos in the AAC format so that the videos can be played with sound on iPods and other portable players. You can shoot high resolution movies at full speed and in a video and audio format that fits into today's world of iPods, YouTube, eBay and other electronics and services that increasingly work together.

This world’s smallest and thinnest 10 megapixel camera fits perfectly into accessible pockets for spontaneous snapshots and personal YouTube-friendly videos. The conservative $249 price is fair for what this camera is: a thin 10.1 megapixel camera with a host of Scene modes and scant manual controls.

LEGO MP3 Player

If you are a fan of LEGO, then you might find this unique mp3 interesting. This Lego looking MP3 Player without further ado is a plastic product by Homade. This lego MP3 player support max 2GB microSD card. The built-in rechargable Li-ion battery can be fully charged in 6 hours. Connect this iPlayer to your computer's USB port using the provided cable, you can manage files and charge the iPlayer's battery. Convenience raised round buttons on the LEGO.

This Lego mp3 comes with a headphone, USB cable, Strap, and User Manual. It will cost you $46. It's so cute and very unique but the specs are a bit disappointing. Nice job anyway. :)



Source : Homeloo

The Future of Football is Holographic?

What do you think football will be like in the future?

"The Orange Future of Football Report 2008" produced in conjunction with "The Future Laboratory" predicts revolutionary changes on matchday, both on the field and in stands, living rooms and bars all over the world.

Holographic pitches, interactive super-stadiums and fractional ownership of football clubs: all these might be part of how football will look in 2020 for the fan, as the introduction of technology changes the face of the game. As the fan becomes all the more demanding, engaged, knowledgeable and collaborative, clubs, players and stadiums are set to enhance their strategies to appeal to the 2 1st century spectator.

Watch out for the holographic fans, skin-healing strips, robotic linesmen, tv monitors at your match day seats and, rather strangely, stimulating fragrances pumped into the stands.

The year 2020 could see in-seat services, with monitors giving a choice of camera angles and replays, and seat dashboards with access to statistics and the ability to pre-order food, drink and merchandise.

According to Orange, new and emerging developments for fans include:

Holographic viewing
3D TV and computer-generated characters will be used to enrich the viewing experience.

Stadium living
Being able to live in and around football grounds – the ultimate display of team loyalty. Meanwhile, the ultimate stadium environment could have its own mirco-climate system, using cloud seeding to set off any heavy rainfall well before the game.

The interactive stadium
New technology will allow miniature monitors at every seat, the introduction of in-seat delivery services of food, drink or merchandise, and vibrating seats designed to get the crowd on its feet. And stand by for the scented stadium.

The mobile stadium
Those unable to make the game will be able to watch special versions on their mobile phones, then upload them to their PC or games console – and even join in the virtual action.

Fan ownership
More demand in how their clubs are run, with evidence already of clubs being taken over by schemes such as MyFootballClub, linking up with Blue Square Premier club Ebbsfleet United and the setting up of FC United when Manchester United was taken over by the Glazer family.

For the football fans, do you like the concept? I don't think so.


Source : Orange UK

Super High Speed Internet Satellite Launched in Japan

Japan has launched "Kizuna" a ground-breaking satellite in an attempt to enable Asian countries to access super high-speed Internet.

The "Kizuna," which also means "bond" in Japanese, is expected to begin transmitting and receiving data with terrestrial infrastructures in July after completing preparations and confirming the satellite's safety.



The "KIZUNA" is a communications satellite that enables super high-speed data communications of up to 1.2 Gbps to develop a society without any information availability disparity, in which everybody can equally enjoy high-speed communications wherever they live.

The 342 million dollar satellite ensures the world's fastest speed data communications and aims to serve as an educational or medical tool to reach people in remote or mountainous areas all over Asia.

I greatly look forward to the day when we can get super high speed internet access on any device from anywhere and for FREE.




Source : JAXA

MoneyNing Give Away

I read across MoneyNing blog recently and I really enjoy it. This is a personal finance blog where they share insights on carefully saving money, investing and many more. David is the owner of this blog and he started this blog since October 2006.

He got married on the 9th February 2008 and to celebrate it he decided to give away $1000 (maybe even $1500), to his readers. $100 each day from March 1st till 10-15 days depending on the number of subscribers I guess.

There are a few ways to win:
-Subscribe via email for 20 entries
-Stumble (give it a thumbs up) for 5 entries
-Link to the post for 10 entries
-Review and link for 20 entries

Click here if you want to know further. Thanks.

Robot That Record Your Dreams

Fernando Orellana and Brendan Burns have collaborated on a new art work which investigates one of the possible human-robot relationships. By hooking up a sleeping person's brain to a robot, their dreams can come alive in the form of the robot's physical movements. It's an interesting concept. Watch video below.







Source : We Make Money Not Art

Tiny USB Digital Camera

Check out this fun concept camera from designer Sungwoo Park called "Eazzzy". Eazzzy is an 'Easy digital camera' that requires no additional connector for transferring data to other devices. It has no viewfinder, no LCD screen and only one button. Its just a prototype for now and I don’t think it has a good picture quality. The concept is pretty awesome anyway.

Source : Sungwoo Park

ENKI - Using Electric Fish to Calm the Human Brain

ENKI is a project by Antony Hall in collaboration with Gregory Byatt. ENKI allows electric fish and humans to commune on the same level (that of electrical fields and brain waves) avoiding the use of language as such; instead stimulating a shared empathy through and actual physical connection. Using the bioelectric communication signals from live Electric Fish to control an immersive sensory environment for humans - through which the human can communicate back to the fish. It generates sound and light pulses to induce a state of relaxation similar to the way traditional relaxation systems work, but the electric communication signal comes from an electric fish rather than a chip.

It is certain that these fish can recognize 'electrical images', changes in environmental electro connectivity as well as sense tiny creatures in zero optical visibility. Electric fish have been used medically & therapeutically for thousands of years; In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans considered the Torpedo fish to have magical properties. During the Middle Ages, the magic capacities of electric fish were sought for their vital force.

ENKI uses the bioelectric communication signals from Electric Fish to induce a state of 'extreme relaxation', it controls an immersive sensory environment designed to alter states of consciousness, and produce potentially 'healing' effects. Ultimately ENKI offers the possibility of becoming one with the mind of 'nature' - and by default, achieving an altered, beneficial state through this experience.

The ENKI prototype has been developed through research into interactive biotechnological systems, biophysics, as well as other, believed scientific theories and ideas, used to develop similar technologies in the realm of medicine, neuroscience and ideas taken from other more obscure healing technologies.

This guy is a Genius!!



Source : Anthony Hall

Why You Should Own A Laptop

by : James Brown

Your mind battles between getting a laptop now that you think you have a lot of things to do while you want to have so much fun. Work and pleasure can never be as easy when you have the windows to the world seated on your lap. The words boredom and exhaustion are long gone as work and pleasure can be very physical exasperating. You can make that difference in your lifestyle and you can turn it into what others may envy.

Here's 20 reasons why you should get a laptop and what you can do with it once it is connected to the internet. Discover just how fun life can be:

1. You will have a computer that you can carry and use anywhere in your house.

2. You can choose to plug it on the wall or you can choose to use the battery.

3. If you need to work in a coffee shop or in the library, portability is what you call it.

4. Your laptop is flexible. It is adaptable to changes of its requirements; upgrade or expand it.

5. Your laptop is versatile.

6. A laptop can multi-task. Given you have several tasks to finish and you wanted to be entertained at the same time, laptops can do that for you.

7. When you have a laptop, it's high time you start that business you've been dreaming to start for.

8. You will have more access to your business data so that you can monitor how well the business is doing.

9. If you have a wireless connection, so much the better! The world is truly at the tip of your fingers.

10. You can increase business opportunities by knowing new people that you meet in the coffee shops for instance.

11. Your work is all along with you. You can put it on hold for a few minutes or several hours and you can go back to it anytime whenever you want to.

12. You can create visual aids through graphs, table and charts and save it in your laptop before you show it to your future clients.

13. You can easily feed your head with news, events and updates that can be easily retrieved anytime when it is necessary.

14. You can put your personality on your laptop, designing it to what may exhibit as more likely yourself.

15. You can store movie videos and watch it several times for as long as you'd like to.

16. You can manage your music files and listen to it anytime of the day without having to stop what you're doing.

17. You can download and read your favorite e-books while waiting for your turn or when killing time.

18. You can chat in the comfort of your own privacy without someone bugging you.

19. You can store your pictures, edit, pimp and print them when you feel narcissistic.

20. You don't have to go out in your wardrobe and tire yourself with shopping because you can do it online while getting the latest updates.

Cell Phone News

by: Robert

Are you interested in the latest and the greatest in cell phones? If so, you are not the only one. Over the past few years anytime that cell phone news breaks there are thousands of people waiting anxiously to see what the big deal is. The fact of the matter is that the cell phone industry is one that is on the rise. Everywhere you turn you will see advertisements for cell phones, accessories, and other doings within the industry. So if you are interested in cell phones, you will need to know where to pick up on the exciting news that seems to pop up day in and day out.

If you are searching for cell phone news you will want to use the internet. You can find information on cell phones in many different areas of the online world. Not only can you find news at the different company websites, but there are also third party review sites that specialize in this area as well. Plus, a cell phone forum will offer plenty of information as well.

At this point you may be thinking what all the cell phone news is about on a regular basis. When it comes down to it, anything is news when it comes to cell phones. It could be anything from a new model that is causing a stir, or an old model that is suffering in terms of reliability. Since this industry is so big, people want to know what is going on. After all, if you are going to pay every month for the use of a cell phone, you might as well know as much as you can.

As you can see, cell phone news is a big deal to a lot of people. If you are interested in staying up to date when it comes to cell phones you are not alone. Luckily, you can find all of the news that you want by simply using the internet. This will keep you up to date on what is going on, and allow you to always be the first to know about breaking news.

What is Technology

Technology is the process by which humans modify nature to meet their needs and wants. Most people, however, think of technology in terms of its artifacts: computers and software, aircraft, pesticides, water-treatment plants, birth-control pills, and microwave ovens, to name a few. But technology is more than these tangible products.

Technology includes all of the infrastructure necessary for the design, manufacture, operation, and repair of technological artifacts, from corporate headquarters and engineering schools to manufacturing plants and maintenance facilities. The knowledge and processes used to create and to operate technological artifacts -- engineering know-how, manufacturing expertise, and various technical skills -- are equally important part of technology.

Technology is a product of engineering and science, the study of the natural world. Science has two parts:

1- a body of knowledge that has been accumulated over time
2- a process-scientific inquiry-that generates knowledge about the natural world.

Engineering, too, consists of a body of knowledge-in this case knowledge of the design and creation of human-made products-and a process for solving problems. Science aims to understand the "why" and "how" of nature, engineering seeks to shape the natural world to meet human needs and wants. Engineering, therefore, could be called "design under constraint," with science-the laws of nature-being one of a number of limiting factors engineers must take into account. Other constraints include cost, reliability, safety, environmental impact, ease of use, available human and material resources, manufacturability, government regulations, laws, and even politics. In short, technology necessarily involves science and engineering.

The Edge - Concept Phone by Chris Owen

This a new concept phone, ideal for the fashionist and it’s called the Edge. The Edge was designed by Chris Owens and it will surely draw people’s attention towards you, if it ever comes out. Edge is a fashion focused cell phone using a transparent touch-sensitive keypad that is lit from internal LED lighting.

To answer an incoming call, slide the glass keyboard out. An embedded LED illuminates the etched numerics via refraction creating a glowing effect. The only visible lines is the microphone wiring which designer Chris Owens has cleverly disguised as a keyboard border.



This is a new idea to include glass as part of your phone. Cool design!



Source :Chris Owen | Yanko Design

Nubrella - Hands Free Umbrella

Have you ever wished you had a Hands Free umbrella?

Nubrella is a new concept in weather protection. It is a hands-free version of the existing umbrella and it can be used in any extreme weather conditions. Yes, nubrella is the first true hands free umbrella in the world. For $59.99 you can look like a complete tool, but you’ll be protected from the elements like never before. It guarantees to protect your pretty face from wind, rain, ice, snow, badgers and more. Just push the button and pull the handle towards you and nubrella will simply “pop” open. With nubrella’s patent pending “shoulder supports” nubrella simply rests on your shoulders and can be held with one finger.





Details :

- New aerodynamic oval design - Tested up to 50mph
- State of the art clear Thermoplastic Polyurethane
- Lightweight and strong aluminum alloy ribs
- Extremely durable rip-stop waterproof nylon.
- Easy “pop” spring loaded opening and closing mechanism
- Weighs just 2.6 lbs
- Lightweight over the shoulder carrying case
- Adjustable shoulder straps

The Nubrella looks to me like it would be a bit useless, unless you're also wearing a raincoat, since any water diverted from your head and upper torso would just run down and soak the rest of your clothes but it can be used completely hands free! Even in significant winds.



Source : Nubrella

Dreamflyer - Put Yourself in the Plilot's Seat

Flight simulation programs can feel a little earthbound when played at a desk, but a game chassis gets the whole body into the experience.

The Dreamflyer is a personal virtual-reality flight motion simulator designed to enhance the flight simulation experience. The pilot-lead and pilot-induced roll and pitch oscillation is interpreted by the brain to perceive the feeling of flight!

The basic Dreamflyer rig comes with a replica pilot seats in an aluminium frame. A modified Saitek X52 Flight Control system throttle and joystick(along with rudder paddles) are included, as is a bracket for a single monitor, the actual monitor and flight simulation software are not part of the package. One thing the Dreamflyer itself does not need is electricity to power its movement, as the flight motion is provided by gravity. The 3' x 6' footprint enables the Dreamflyer to easily fit into any room in the house; it can even be stored in a closet.




Source : Dreamflyer

Head Spa Massager

Stress? Tension? Migraines?
Simply place Brain Spa Head Massager on your head and feel the tension miraculously leave your body. Suitable for any age, this massager stimulates blood circulation and helps to relieve stress.



Features:
* Rechargeable battery
* Measures: 10" x 6.5" x 7"
* Uses: A/C adapter (included)


The rechargeable battery makes it totally portable and easy to use anytime and anywhere. The Head Spa Massager is available for $49.95.









Source : Gadget Universe

Sony - Hologram Technology

You have to see it to believe it! Sony is developing hologram technology. They has figured out how to make a huge hologram of that lovable monster of Loch Ness(Legend of the Deep)and showed it on Tokyo Bay.Take a look at this video of Sony showing off it's new hologram system. It's quite impressive.




Hologram technology seems really great not just as a spectacle but as a great weapon of illusion as well. I guess the next step would be to create a hologram that can be physical to the touch.

iAno - Piano Applications for iPhone

Do you like to play piano? Got an iPhone? Well, now you can turn it into a musical instrument. Here's a nifty new application you can try out on your favorite Apple gadget, "Mister Aardvark virtual piano application" entitled 'iAno'.

The simulator offers a complete four-octave keyboard (you jump around the keyboard using the arrows at the top of the screen), with polyphonic sound allowing up to five keys to be played simultaneously. Its loaded with real piano samples, making it sound just like the real deal.

Features:
* A complete four octave keyboard.
* Sounds like a real piano with realistic piano multi-samples.
* Animated piano keys react to your touch.
* Play along to all your MP3s.
* Multi-touch. Up to 5 keys can be pressed at once allowing complex chords.
* On-screen keyboard navigation allows you to easily move up and down by octaves or "part octaves" (ie. left-most key is a C or an F).

And if that's not enough, the developer will shortly be adding new features, including a complete 88-key keyboard, switchable sample sets, recording and playback.Click here to view video.





Source : Mister Aadvark

Chute - Bamboo Smartphone

Instead of the usual assortment of metal, glass and plastic, how would you like a smartphone made of bamboo? That's what you would get if the Chute smartphone went into production.

The Chute Smartphone is all about the natural, organic, and moody. It is a bamboo-faced smartphone, designed to give consumers a new experience from a cellular device. Chute conveys a more relaxed and natural feeling from an equally high-tech device.

The Chute is like any other ordinary Smartphone but the shell is designed out of bamboo, a high sustainable resource. Bamboo turns out to be stronger than plastic, which is an advantage to nature and it’s also lighter. It’s totally biodegradable and far more Earth friendly in its production than plastics and metals. It's just a concept right now, courtesy of Mike Laut, but does make a good amount of sense.



Source : Mike Laut | Yanko Design

Laser Harp by Stephen Hobley

Check out this awesome light-controlled synth "harp." The creator of this laser harp is Stephen Hobley and he creates music by breaking the beams of light sent by the source to the mirror arrays.

View video






Source : Stephen Hobley

Robonaut

Robonaut is a humanoid robot designed by the Robot Systems Technology Branch at NASA's Johnson Space Center in a collaborative effort with DARPA. The Robonaut project seeks to develop and demonstrate a robotic system that can function as an EVA astronaut equivalent, working side by side with humans, or going where the risks are too great for people.



Robonaut jumps generations ahead by eliminating the robotic scars (e.g., special robotic grapples and targets) and specialized robotic tools of traditional on-orbit robotics. However, it still keeps the human operator in the control loop through its telepresence control system.


Source : Robonaut

Hydrogen Powered Cell Phone

Angstrom has announced a global first with the completion of a six-month test of fully integrated fuel cell-powered mobile devices. This revolutionary power platform was successfully integrated into MOTOSLVR™ L7 handsets for the trial, with no modification to the outside dimensions of the devices. The trial devices did not rely on the use of any battery - instead, they drew power from Angstrom's Micro Hydrogen™ platform, which is comprised of a novel fuel cell architecture, innovative micro-fluidics and a revolutionary refillable hydrogen storage tank.

The hydrogen powered cell phone in your pocket will be as thin and as light as always. Angstrom Power’s prototype fuel cell lasts for twice as long as the standard lithium-ion battery that is used in all of these devices. And, as if that wasn’t enough, the charging time for the mobile device can be as little as 10 minutes.



Source : Angstrom Power

BadCreditOffers.com

What is Bad Credit?
Bad Credit is a financial industry term used to describe someone who is considered a “high risk” to lenders and other finance companies due to repayment history of loans, mortgages and other financial aid. This type of borrower usually considered to be at very high risk of defaulting on their payment obligations set forth by the lender.



Having Bad Credit can be frustrating, but there are still many ways that you can get the loan you need!

Even if you have an adverse credit history, you can easily fetch loan. Bad credit loans are popular these days and have a vast market. There are many moneylenders who provide bad credit personal loans.This provides a lot of convenience to people who face any expenditure like car purchase, wedding, home improvement etc. A credit score plays a vital role to secure personal loans. But this is not the end of the road. There is definitely a way out of this situation.

Poor credit history? Past credit problems? Tired of lenders saying "NO"? This site "BadCreditOffers.com" is dedicated to you! They are specialize in approving bad credit loans and approving credit card request from people with bad credit.

BadCreditOffers.com was conceived and created to serve as an online guide for consumers with a less-than-perfect credit rating. With years of experience in the credit industry, their staff continuously monitors the online marketplace to bring you the top "bad credit" offers available — including credit cards, home loans, auto loans, personal loans, and much more.

BadCreditOffers is a great resource that will help you learn about the issues that affect your credit and find ways to start getting back on your feet financially.Rebuild your credit and expect a better future by paying on time. BadCreditOffers.com is the right choice for you that offers free consumer resource.

ELMO LIVE

Fisher-price announced a new Elmo toy today, the "Elmo Live".For the first time in our lives, we will be able to see Elmo from Sesame Street open and close his mouth while speaking just like the real muppet as seen on TV. Not only that, his mannerisms are impeccable that you’d think you were actually sitting in a live Sesame Street shooting, as his head bobbles back and forth each time he opens his yap. In addition, the Elmo Live has learned how to wave his arms, sit, stand and cross his legs while belting out a story or two. Heck, he was even programmed to tell jokes, sing songs and play games. He will only start to entertain you if you tickle or squeeze Elmo’s foot, tummy, back or nose.Watch Elmo Live video here.

Elmo Live will go on sale at retail nationwide on October 14th, 2008 for about $59.99.



Source : businesswire

Rinspeed sQuba - Concept Car

A Swiss company called Rinspeed has recently announced its newest project: an underwater car. Named "sQuba," the car can both drive on roads, and then - at the push of a button - dive up to 10 meters (33 feet) under the sea.

The sQuba is an all-electric vehicle with three motors, one to drive the car on land and two to power a pair of screw drives for underwater movement. These are aided by two Seabob jet drives that "breathe" through rotating louvers mounted on the car's fenders and appear to give the car its maneuverability underwater.



Driver and passenger obtain fresh breathing air via 1 x 15 liter and 1 x 18 liter ScubaPro air supplies in a self-contained on-board system and back on dry land. The sQuba is designed to drive itself autonomously at the push of a button.

This is freakin' amazing!

Source : Rinspeed

NewGel - Scar Treatment

Living with an unsightly scar can be emotionally distressing. It is important to realize that all scars are permanent, although it is possible to improve the appearance of the scar by using scar therapy.

NewGel is a pure medical grade silicone strip that is used in the management of scars. Each strip is reinforced by a fine flexible mesh material. NewGel is a soft, flexible, waterproof silicone strip, which is easy to apply and comfortable to wear. When used as directed, NewGel has been successful in flattening, softening and fading discolored and raised scars.

NewGel+E is an innovative break through in scar therapy and is effective in the treatment of new and old scars. NewGel+E combines the cooling, moisturizing effects of the silicone, with the addition of the powerful antioxidant effects of Vitamin E (which is proven to reduce the size of the scar, facilitate scar fading, improve elasticity and restore the skin to a more normal texture and color). NewGel should be worn for at least 8 hours on a daily basis. You can wear it up to 24 hours a day to achieve best results. Results vary from one person to another depending on the size, severity, and scar density. Medical studies recommend using silicone gel products for a treatment time of 2 to 4 months on a daily basis. Generally, you can stop using the product when you cease to notice further improvements.




Source : NewGel

Nokia N96

Nokia has unveiled its latest high-end Symbian/S60 smartphone with a multimedia focus, the N96. Designed for great video and TV entertainment.This is an upgrade for the N95, and offers 16 GB of internal storage, twice as much as the previous model. It can play video in a variety of formats on its 2.8-inch, QVGA display. The N96 also has a 5 megapixel camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, and a microSD slot.

The phone looks great. Not as jaw-dropping as the iPhone was when we first saw it, but in a more traditional way, the N96 is beautiful and slick. The double-slider keyboards feel solid and the whole box is slim and well built. The only worry is the "kick-stand", a little loop of metal which flips out from the back of the handset to stand it up for video viewing. It's thin, and looks dangerously breakable.




Source : Nokia Nseries

Nissan Pivo 2 - Concept Car

Nissan Pivo 2 concept car is an electric car with unique revolving cabin, compact packaging, multiple drive-by-wire systems and excellent visibility. Pivo 2 takes the idea of an environmentally friendly electric urban commuter vehicle and delivers fun, functionality and a unique relationship between the car and driver. Pivo 2 is powered by advanced Compact Lithium-ion Batteries and employs ‘by-wire’ technologies for braking and steering.

The three-seater car comes with a number of user-friendly technologies, including Nissan's Around View Monitor which reduces blind spots by displaying the outside surroundings on screens mounted on the inside of the car's A-pillars located on either side of the windshield. A dash-mounted infrared (IR) commander allows the driver to operate the navigation and stereo systems with simple finger movements without letting go of the steering wheel. The Pivo 2 comes with a highly innovative Robotic Agent that enables you to carry out a conversations in either Japanese or English to make every journey less stressful.

This car is ideal for urban driving. It can easily pass oncoming traffic even on the narrowest streets and is a cinch to park in the tightest of spots.


Source : Nissan

Voltaic Systems - Solar Bags

The manufacturers behind the original solar backpack, Voltaic Systems, has launched a new bag that generates enough power from the sun's rays to charge laptops. The Voltaic solar bags are mobile solar power generators designed to charge virtually all handheld electronics. The new Generator produces up to 14.7 watts, powerful enough to fully charge a typical laptop from a day of direct sunlight. No other solar bag can do this! All Voltaic bags come with a custom battery pack which stores any surplus power generated, so it is available when you need it – not just when the sun is up. The battery packs can also be charged using the included AC travel charger or car charger, making them just as useful on the grid as off. Voltaic bags use fabrics made from recycled PET i.e. soda bottles which are tough, waterproof and UV resistant.

The Voltaic Backpack is built tough for use as a weekend hike bag or as a large daypack. There are pockets and wire channels for multiple electronic devices and 1,850 cubic inches of storage space.

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Digital Clock T-Shirt

With the Digital Clock T-shirt, I can assure you one thing, no one will ask you ‘what time is it?’. Digital Clock T-Shirts are operated from 4 x AAA batteries (included). Batteries will last between 12-36 hours (depending on mode) and can be replaced. Each Digital Clock T-Shirt has a small hidden pack with a battery compartment, small on/off button and "mode" button (choose from digital clock or stopwatch). The battery pack connects to an electro-luminescent panel. Digital Clock T-Shirts must be hand washed. Care must be taken to avoid folding the front panel and the battery pack must be removed prior to washing. Digital Clock T-Shirts are unisex in style and only available in black. This creates a good contrast with the flashing display. Price = $59.95

HoloCube

Holocube is a fully integrated 3D projection platform that makes your product look like never before. It combines the most advanced modern projection techniques in a contemporary sleek housing. This enables product focussed as well as contextual 3D projections. Measuring about 20-inches square, the Holocube packs a 40GB hard drive for storing up to 18 hours of compressed video, which can magically float at 1080i resolution within the cube at the flick of a switch.


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