Friday, January 20, 2012

Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush


Come on now, I am quite sure that some of you might think this $9.92 Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush deserves a place on our sister site Foolish Gadgets instead, but here’s the deal. As a parent, how many of you out there have trouble getting your little one to brush his or her teeth? Even if you have the cutest looking toothbrush with the fruitiest flavored toothpaste, the little ‘un still refuses to get those molars and canines cleaned out before bed. I am quite sure that Justin Bieber’s appeal spreads to those pre-teens, too, and with the Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush, your mission is accomplished.

Featuring soft DuPont bristles, an ergonomic design that cleans plaque in hard to reach places, a soft rubber coating that delivers a comfortable brushing experience, and it is good to go. As an added incentive, pressing a button on this toothbrush will play a Justin Bieber song for 2 minutes – which is the same amout of time that dentists recommend to brush your teeth. A trio of LR44 batteries will power this puppy, and the only drawback is, your ears will be treated (or tortured, depending on which side of the fence you are on) to “U Smile” and “Baby” songs from the Canadian crooner.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Microsoft Kinect Hacked to play World of Warcraft

Researchers slash their way thought World of Warcraft thanks to the Kinect

Living Rooms all around the world are shaking with fear of users actually taking swords and attacking their big screens thanks to a new hack for the Microsoft Kinect that allows gamers to play World of Warcraft without a keyboard.

It’s no secret that the Kinect is rapidly becoming the most hacked device since the Hackintosh, but students at the University of Southern California’s Institute for Creative Technologies have takent he next step in developing a software hack which enables gamers to use the motion device to immerse themselves even deeper into the online Mid-evil world.

The hack is called the “Flexible Action and Articulated Skeleton Toolkit, (FAAST) and it uses full-body motion control. Gamer can not only wield a sword or axe to take out a feisty orc, but they can also cast spells, making it nirvana for those who secretly love to dress up to play their favorite game. And it’s only a matter of time before someone figures out a way to use their light saber collection to battle someone online.

But with everyone creating bold new uses for the Kinect and porting it over to the PC, the sky is truly the limit for what can be done with this game changing device. And it makes the world of Minority Report that much closer, but in a bold and exciting way. Imagine editing video’s just with a snip of your fingers and a wave of your hand? Designing in CAD programs Tony Stark style. And getting rid of the keyboard forever?

It’s not just for games anymore and that’s a cool thing.

Monday, January 16, 2012

LightPad turns the smartphone into a tablet


What you are seeing here is the LightPad from QP Optoelectronics, and it is designed to turn the smartphone into something more tablet-sized.


Why would anyone want this? Have you ever done something on your smartphone that is so much easier to do on a laptop or tablet? I don’t even like sending text messages because I can’t stand touchscreen keyboards. Fortunately, the LightPad has a keyboard attachment.

There is a video after the jump if you want to see how it works, and the display that you see here is a projector with a 854 x 480 resolution for an 11-inch screen.

Future models of this will have the same size display but with 1280 x 720 resolution. I’m not certain if the present model will have this feature, but the projector can be turned around to create a 60 inch display on the wall.

I am surprised that the LightPad is one of the first products of its type, as HDMI cable seems to be only good for playing videos and viewing photos from a smartphone. I want to see my entire smartphone screen on my HDTV, not certain apps.

This LightPad will make an appearance at CES in January, and, assuming I have time and can conveniently pass their booth, I will be glad to try it out.


Sunday, January 15, 2012

iPhone Photo Cube Printer


 

The little Photo Cube Printer is compact, convenient, and instantly prints a clear 4”x 6” photo from your iPhone. No computer is needed! No don’t need to upload images to a computer before you print a picture – just dock your iPhone in the photo printer, and in less than 60 seconds, you’ll have a beautifully clear image in hand.
You don’t need to pass your iPhone around any longer; now you can have an actual print to share with others, while your iPhone stays safely in your possession. The Photo Cube Printer lets you have your iPhone, and pictures too! Just dock your iPhone into the photo printer, and plug it in. Android Smartphones can easily be connected to the printer via your phone’s charging cable and USB connection on the side of the printer. This little photo printer is always ready to print a 4”x 6” image at a moment’s notice. No files to upload or download.
Weighing about 3 pounds, this little portable printer can easily tuck inside a daypack, backpack or bag. It’s the little photo printer that can. It can print off your mobile device in just seconds . Compact photo printer is compatible with Pod touch (2nd, rd, and 4th generation), iOS 3.0 and above, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G – iOS 3.0 and above, iPad –iOS 3.0 and above, Android smartphones – OS 2.0 and above.
• Includes trial cartridge (12 prints) for picture printer
• Additional 36-print cartridge also available
• Picture printer features all in one paper and ribbon cartridge
• Photo Cube Printer also charges your mobile device
• Picture printer gives you 4”x 6” prints
• Photo printer is compact at 7”x4”x6”
• Comes with USB connector, AC adapter
• Dock, view and print with the little compact photo printer
• Compatible with
- iPod touch (2nd, rd, and 4th generation) – iOS 3.0 and above
- iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G – iOS 3.0 and above
- iPad –iOS 3.0 and above
- Android smartphones – OS 2.0 and above.

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