Robopong For Some Fun

post from Ubergizmo on 13 August 2008 02:02:34 AM. © Ubergizmo

If you're a casual ping pong player who loves swatting around that bat on occasion, then the Robopong robot is just the thing for you. No longer do you need to pair up with someone of equal ability (or somewhere near your level), as the Robopong can be configured to spit out balls at varying speeds, along with a variety of spin and speed difficulty levels. The oscillating head unit will adjust the delivery angle to challenge you with a variety of directions, helping give your footwork a healthy workout as well. The Robopong comes with a 200 ball capacity, and something tells me this will get exhausted all too soon when you're having fun. The Robopong will retail for £599.

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Open-Mesh Mini-Router

post from Ubergizmo on 13 August 2008 01:59:07 AM. © Ubergizmo

Open-Mesh Mini-Router

The Open-Mesh Mini-Router allows you to extend whatever Wi-Fi coverage you have in your home to perhaps an outhouse or a room in your huge home that is a wee bit too far away from the router to get any decent signal. This device allows you to run a couple of networks concurrently, where one is open for guests while the other is WPA-secured for your own personal use. Heck, you can even choose to configure it in a variety of bandwidth throttling and firewall options to make sure nobody abuses your goodwill while they're staying over. The Open-Mesh Mini-Router retails for $49 a pop, although you can find another 19 friends with a similar train of thought to pick it up for $39.95 each.

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ASUS EAH4870X2 TOP Video Cards announced

post from I4U News on 13 August 2008 01:56:39 AM. © I4U News

Asus announces new ATI HD 4870 X2 based graphics cards with the ASUS EAH4870X2/HTDI/2G and the ASUS EAH4870X2 TOP. The ASUS EAH4870X2 TOP/HTDI/2G and EAH4870X2/HTDI/2G are slated to be upgraded soon with a specially designed fansink for efficient heat d...

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PSP Chotto Shot Rumored To Overheat

post from Ubergizmo on 13 August 2008 01:56:00 AM. © Ubergizmo

PSP Chotto Shot Rumored To Overheat

Word has it that the PSP camera peripheral known as the Chotto Shot could overheat and spontaneously combust, possibly causing grievous harm and injury to the user (while melting all your save games in the Memory Stick as well). It seems that a recall is on the cards, and even the reliable Play-Asia has pulled the Chotto Shot off its virtual shelves. If you want to take your chances, you can always check out willing sellers on Amazon who are not direct Sony agents. How many of you actually use the Chotto Shot for your PSP anyways?

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Polaroid Has New Camera In The Works

post from Ubergizmo on 13 August 2008 01:53:16 AM. © Ubergizmo

Polaroid Has New Camera In The Works

Polaroid has not closed shop yet, contrary to popular belief. Instead, the once iconic instant photograph company is reportedly working on a new camera that will feature an integrated Bluetooth-capable printer - the 21st century version of the instant camera that shot Polaroid to fame many, many decades ago. Very little detail is known about this digital camera, but it will be able to print photos up to 4" x 3" in size. At what price point would you consider picking up this Polaroid when it is released in the forseeable future? Would be nice to see it take the route of a portable photo booth where you can insert your own special effects as well.

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VIUscan Portable 3D Scanner

post from Ubergizmo on 13 August 2008 01:49:30 AM. © Ubergizmo

VIUscan Portable 3D Scanner

Creaform's new VIUscan is a portable 3D scanner that is able to do the job with panache and in high resolution, to boot. This color laser scanner is said to achieve extremely realistic results courtesy of features like simultaneous texture and geometry acquisition, real-time rendering, true color acquisition via an integrated lighting system, an adjustable uniform texture resolution and automatic 100%-accurate texture mapping. This highly versatile device does not need a rocket science degree holder to operate, and is currently being exhibited at SIGGRAPH 2008 this week.

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MacGPS Pro Updated

post from Ubergizmo on 13 August 2008 01:47:00 AM. © Ubergizmo

MacGPS Pro Updated

MacGPS Pro has updated their software to enable GPS receivers to talk to Macs. Version 8 will come with a much more familiar user interface, including an iTunes-like main window, the ability to import ECW-formatted map files, and capability to link photos, websites or any other files to GPS waypoints. Check out the list of supported GPS receivers here before you part with your hard earned $60 for the MacGPS Pro.

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Braille Karaoke

Karaoke was always thought to be a way to pass time while singing your lungs out with friends, but how about the visually impaired who want to get in on the action as well? They can take the other route of memorizing the lyrics, but with the Braille Karaoke device, things have changed. Now they can select from a huge database of songs, and these lyrics will be shown in the Seika Version 3 Braille Pin Display as long as it is connected to a computer or laptop via USB. The Braille Karaoke will be released in Japan sometime this fall, but there is no word on whether this will hit the international market or not. No idea on the pricing details.

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Cigarette Box Handsfree Kit

Now this is one of the more ridiculous gadgets I've ever seen - the Cigarette Box Handsfree Kit. It plugs into your phone and you would look extremely silly talking to a faux cigarette box, no idea why that form factor was chosen. It also comes with an anti-electromagnetic wave capability, presumably countering whatever harmful waves that might cause brain cancer (for the paranoid, of course). Heck, it is even cheaper than what some cigarette boxes cost at $6.79 a pack, and you don't have to pay customs or taxes if you're bringing this through the airport security checkpoint.

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Kingston DataTraveler 400 Symantec Kit

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today introduced the DataTraveler 400 (DT400) Symantec Pocket Disaster Recovery Kit, a USB Flash drive preloaded with the Symantec Recovery Disk software. The drive[...]

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