This is another game DJ game coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360 later in the year called Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, and they have just released details of their controller.The Numark Scratch Deck DJ Controller is a collaboration between Genius and DJ equipment manufacturer Numark. The Numark Scratch Deck DJ Controller features a free spinning touch sensitive turntable and five Pro MPC style drum pad triggers, and a cross fader, and the controls can be switched around for left or right handed people. According to the press release, you'll actually be able to upload your own samples using a compatible USB mic if none of the pre-loaded jams get you going -- and not to worry southpaw scratchers, you can rotate the mixer to the left if that's more comfortable.
This carpet looks like a normal carpet but Sofie Collin and Gustav Lanberg has designed it as an alarm clock. This alarm clock carpet could be a fun remake with a gutted alarm clock circuit's switch replaced with conductive fabric stitches triggered by stepping on the rug. In order to turn it off, you have to get up and step on it.
This capsule shape audio player is nicknamed "The Vitamin" from iXing and it was designed by Sangnam Park. With capability to play both MP3 and WMA files, the iXing Vitamin is really a tiny device which measures only 25.2mm x 69mm and has 7 presets EQ. With USB 2.0 connectivity and twist feature to change a tune or back it up, the MP3 player also features 30 channel FM tuner and recording.
This is the first mp3 player that synchronizes your music to the movement of your workout and its called BODiBEAT by Yamaha. It comes with a 1-inch OLED display and 512MB built-in memory, and offer you 9 hours of battery life. Just load songs into BODiBEAT like you would any other MP3 player – or listen to one of the pre-loaded music mixes. BODiBEAT automatically plays songs with tempos that match your movement, whether you're running, walking or cooling down.
For musician out there, check out this UFO shaped Electronic Drums concept designed by Petr Kubik. This unique musical instrument sits snuggly between your legs, which is similar to a bongo, and generates intense drum beats when you strike its surface with your hands. Not only that, the drums surface produces lighted impressions of your hand to highlight the effect.
For all the Transformers fans out there, check out this cool USB Flash Drive where it can transform into the Transformers character - Ravage. It comes with 2GB of storage, and when not being used as a flash drive it can be a vicious cat. This Ravage USB Flash Drive is available to pre-order for $42.99 from the Big Bad Toy store.
Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) developed an electrocardiograph that can be worn like an accessory. The device is worn around the neck, and can monitor a patient’s pulse rate 24 hours a day. It transmits data wirelessly and along with ECG monitoring, the 20g device also measures body surface temperature and body posture. The data can even be transmitted securely using cryptographic keys dynamically generated by the patient's posture and biological data.
The FLEPia by Fujitsu seems to be a kind of tablet/e-book hybrid. It can display 260,000 colors, offers Bluetooth and high-speed wireless LAN. Along with the book reading software, the device comes loaded with Windows CE 5, meaning support for e-mail, spreadsheets, web browsing and the like. The battery lasts for 40 hours on a single charge. Check out video below.
'Rangoli' is a traditional decorative art in India and this was the inspiration for this robot which draws on the floor. This iRobot Create application uses inkjet printer parts to draw bitmap patterns on the floor with various colored powders. It is able to clean up once it is done, but I think that would be a real waste of powder, wouldn't it? Check out video below.
This futuristic car by Honda called "Fuzo" is vertical takeoff and landing car concept. It has four high powered wind turbines for fast speed and horizontal flight. It has two joystick controls for speed, thrust and steering. As it takes to the air, the wheels on the car retract, and the four turbines move into action, allowing it to reach a maximum speed of 400 mph. The three-seat concept is kept lightweight by the use of materials like carbon fiber, Kevlar and carbon nanotubes. It has two safety systems to keep it safe from any damage or accident. One, Fly-by-Wire system that functions via GPS and keeps cars from hitting each other. Two, Airbags that open inside and outside to protect the driver, the car and any person in front of the car in an air collision.
Check out this flexible reading lamp from System Design Studio called iLamp. The lamp and screen are flexible where its allow you to mash it into any shape according to what you like it to be. It is made by white silicon with an electro-luminescent polymer screen.
"Saya" is a new robot that can be used as a teacher, receptionist, or many other uses. One of her most exciting features is the ability to show human emotions and expressions on her robot face. The humanoid was originally developed to replace a variety of workers, including secretaries, in a bid to allow firms to cut costs while still retaining some kind of human interaction. Her creator, science professor Hiroshi Kobayashi at the University of Tokyo, had been working on a robot for 15 years. She is the latest example of robots spreading to every aspect of life in Japan.
This weird concept car called Silmo designed by Sung Uk Kims looks like a cubicle on wheels, but apparently, it also packs functionality for a personal future urban travel vehicle. The cabin is based on a multifunctional belt which uses nano shape memory polymers. Each one-seater pod is designed for individual comfort, contains a computer terminal for productivity, and all the pods can ride together to form a bus-like chain.
I think hacking is the most exhilarating game on the planet. I mean hacking as a healthy recreation, and as a free education that can qualify you to get a high paying job. In fact, many of network system administrators, computer scientists and IT Security expert first learned their professions, not in some college program, but from the hacker culture. And you may be surprised to discover that ultimately the Internet is safeguarded not by law enforcement agencies, not by giant corporation, but by a worldwide network of, yes, hackers.
As far as I know, there is a "white hat" and "black hat" hackers. A white hat is someone who is intensely curious about computers, computer network and how things work and fit together. A black hat, by contrast, is interested in destruction, mischief and mayhem. If you want to learn how to poke around and figure out through experimentation how things work, however, that's cool.
So, are you interested to become a good hacker? Do you know that there is a courses on Ethical Hacking that teach you how to be a hacker and you can use those skills to help others and your companies? The courses are from a professional organization called EC-Council and they run them on the fundamentals of security, Ethical Hacking, penetration testing, and secure programming. And it's not just prevention, they cover disaster recovery for after the worst has happened and computer forensics to find out what happened. Feel free to check them out and I really recommend it to you because this is where you should learn on how to become an ethical hacker. Keep in your mind, be a Certified Ethical Hacker not as someone who just destroy or steal personal or business data.
Check out the latest Lazy Mouse (also known as GoroNeDeMouse2) from Thanko. This dual-use mouse is small enough where it can be operated without a desk. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac, but sadly the built-in rechargeable battery has just 4 hours of life. It comes with a price of $50.
Do you want to snap a picture with a gun? Yes, it's possible with this Gun Camera concept by Franziska Dierschke. Just aim your objects with it and snap your pictures. I think it's fun. Especially for kids.
Check out this new Game Grip from Marware if you're looking for an accessory to use with your iPhone for gaming. It comes with a price of USD44.99 from Marware and here’s the specs.
Unique cord management system provides the ultimate versatility
Can be used with headphones/ear buds
Can be charged while playing
Silicone sleeves can be used as stand alone protection when not gaming
Provides convenient, radically comfortable access to full face of touch or iPhone
