Google OSes might merge

post from Ubergizmo on 20 November 2009 11:04:37 PM. © Ubergizmo

Google co-founder Sergey Brin revealed that the two operating systems from the company, Chrome and Android, were "likely to converge over time," without offering any specific date for our reference. This is interesting news, and it would certainly bode well for developers as they won't need to make too many modifications to the coding when releasing an application for both mobile devices and computers, but does this mean the merged OS on a PC will be rather gimped since it will need to cater to the lowest common denominator, which would be a smartphone? After all, smartphones are still far behind in processing power even when compared against netbooks.

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USB VOIP Phone and Card Reader

post from Ubergizmo on 20 November 2009 11:03:31 PM. © Ubergizmo

USB VOIP Phone and Card Reader

If you're a huge fan of convergence devices, then the USB VOIP Phone and Card Reader might just rock your boat as it boasts the functionality of a full-duplex plug-and-play VOIP phone alongside an integrated USB card reader that can handle both SD and MMC formats. Apart from that, it has an external speaker capability for hands-free conversation just in case you're frantically trying to finish typing up a document your boss has requested for since yesterday. This nifty device retails for $12.69 from Uxsight.

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Modded PC up for auction

post from Ubergizmo on 20 November 2009 11:02:22 PM. © Ubergizmo

Modded PC up for auction

Want to attend a BYOC event but don't have the hottest looking case on the block? That can be rectified with you doing a good deed at the same time, thanks to this stunning custom PC casemod that is currently undergoing the hammer for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Not only does this glowing computer look solid on the outside, its innards are something to shout about with an Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition processor, a couple of nVidia GeForce GTX 295 graphics cards running in SLI mode, a whopping 12GB DDR3 RAM, a 2.5 TB hard drive, a Logitech G19 gaming keyboard, a custom Razer Boomslang mouse and 13 video games pre-loaded to get you started right out of the box. Its innards alone are worth more than 10 grand, but the bidding price starts at $4,000 - what are you waiting for?

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Virtual Butler mirror

post from Ubergizmo on 20 November 2009 11:01:20 PM. © Ubergizmo

Virtual Butler mirror

Remember the first time you watch Disney's Snow White? I just loved the way the magic mirror effects were done up, and all through traditional animation methods to boot. The Virtual Butler mirror brings back memories of yore, where it functions like a real mirror although can be connected to a variety of spots around your home including alarms, doors and cameras among others. The face is the stuff of nightmares, and I'm not too sure if I want someone like that to greet me and open my doors whenever I come home. If you're interested, the Virtual Butler is going for a cool $20,000.

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DIY accelerometer-controlled USB gamepad

post from Ubergizmo on 20 November 2009 11:00:38 PM. © Ubergizmo

An idle mind is the devil's worksop, but then again sometimes idle minds conjure up wonders like this homemade accelerometer-controlled USB gamepad which houses a PIC18F2550 from Starlino within.

The code for the firmware was written in PicBasic Pro and it implements a HID USB device with 2 axes and 4 buttons (only 2 buttons connected in the prototype). The device is detected by Windows XP/Vista as a standard USB gamepad and can be used with many games and applications. I am using a 2 Axes Buffered ±2g Accelerometer from DIMENSION ENGINEERING, it has a built in voltage regulator that allows powering the accelerometer directly from the USB bus (5V).

If you're interested in making one of your own, head on here.

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Intel to insert chips in brain

post from Ubergizmo on 20 November 2009 10:58:58 PM. © Ubergizmo

Intel to insert chips in brain

Intel wants to have chips (theirs, obviously) inside our brains in the future so that there is no need for a mouse or keyboard to take charge of our computers. Dean Pomerleau is the brains behind this vision, where he works for Intel on matters of cognitive neuroscience, machine learning, computer vision, robotics, man-machine interfaces, brain processing of semantic information, and various brain-scanning technologies including fMRI, MEG, EEG and ECoG. We don't think something like this will ever take off - it would certainly leave the thought of Big Brother knowing our every move and thoughts.

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SmartFish ErgoMotion Mouse

post from Ubergizmo on 20 November 2009 10:58:06 PM. © Ubergizmo

SmartFish ErgoMotion Mouse

The SmartFish ErgoMotion Mouse isn't exactly new, but it is now back on sale for $49.95. Targeting folks who spend long hours in front of the computer and want to avoid suffering from side effects such as RSI, the ErgoMotion Mouse “features a patented pivot base that for the first time allows the mouse to move with your natural hand and wrist positions adapting to your unique movements while you work.”

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Flare wind-sensitive electronic dress

Talk about a really trippy dress - the Flare wind-sensitive electronic dress by Dutch designer Stijn Ossevoort. You get wind sensitive dandelions embroidered all over, where they will “blow” whenever wind caresses the dress, while the same effect can be coaxed out of some manual blowing on the dandelions themselves to create a pattern of lights. No idea on the power source or how much such a dress would cost - we're just waiting for a celebrity to wear something like this down a red carpet event to really bring e-fashion into the mainstream consciousness.

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Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5994 TruBrite 15.6-Inch
Laptop Specification

Review On Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5994 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop has 15.6-inch display with 720p[...]

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Specs On Sony VAIO VGN-P788K/W 8-Inch Laptop

Sony Laptop is Sony VAIO VGN-P788K/W 8-Inch Laptop comes with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium[...]

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