RFID Blocking Passport Billfold

post from Gizmos for Geeks :: on 30 April 2007 11:37:05 PM. © Gizmos for Geeks ::

As of October, 2006, the US state department issued rules that dictate all US passports must have embedded RFID tags. The chips are designed to hold biometric data for passport holders, but are not designed to track your movements... Or so they say...You don't have to be a tin-foil-hat-wearing paranoid to be concerned about the implications to RFID tags built into your personal identification. From a distance, anyone with the right equipment can read the contents of that chip. He can tell your name, nationality, or any bit of info the gubmint decides to embed in your passport. For argument's sake, you may trust the powers that be with that info, but anybody can get at that data. Do you trust everyone?

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Illuminated Sportspack

post from talk2myShirt on 30 April 2007 11:24:04 PM. © talk2myShirt

Another illumination in the Wearable Electronic domain is a backpack that uses light for safety purpose. Riding a bicycle in foggy weather or in the evening and during nighttime has it’s risk. Very often accidents happens because the bicycle driver[...]

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Corsair Flash Survivor is one tough nut

post from Ubergizmo on 30 April 2007 11:21:40 PM. © Ubergizmo

Corsair has lifted the veil on its Flash Survivor USB 2.0 flash drives that claim to be the industry's toughest USB drive. The Flash Survivor laughs at normal hazards such as water and shock, thanks to its CNC-milled aluminum case. Features include being water resistant up to 200 meters, vibration proof due to the rubber molded collar shielding, and is pre-loaded with a 256-bit AES encryption security application. The Flash Survivor delivers a sustained read/write performance of 34MB/s and 28MB/s respectively, which is nearly 500% faster than standard USB flash drives! The 4GB and 8GB models retail for $59.99 and $129.99 respectively.

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Intelligent Drive i810 looks purdy

post from Techie Diva's Guide to Gadgets on 30 April 2007 09:08:00 PM. © Techie Diva's Guide to Gadgets

While everyone goes ga ga over the latest cellphones and MP3 players due to their design, USB flash drives are often overlooked and neglected in the aesthetics department. PQI decided to go against the grain by offering a spanking new...

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Earbuds As Jewelry

post from Techie Diva's Guide to Gadgets on 30 April 2007 09:08:00 PM. © Techie Diva's Guide to Gadgets

Piladelphia designer Ashley Gehman won't be selling these earbud earrings in stores anytime soon. She actually created them for her iArticraft project which explores what happens when the iPod earbuds are separated from the digital age. As you can see,...

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Neil USB Station

post from Techie Diva's Guide to Gadgets on 30 April 2007 09:07:00 PM. © Techie Diva's Guide to Gadgets

Do you remember the days when USB ports were located way back behind a computer? Even until today, all desktops and most notebooks come with USB ports scattered all over - at the back, the sides, and in front. Unfortunately...

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Hand Butler at your service, ma'am

post from Techie Diva's Guide to Gadgets on 30 April 2007 09:05:00 PM. © Techie Diva's Guide to Gadgets

How many times have you attended a family gathering, sitting down in front of a sumptuosly perpared meal only to have it interrupted by Aunt Bertha who constantly asks you to pass her the various dishes just because she's too...

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Foonz free conference calling on your cell phone

I get my best ideas when I'm on the road, usually around the 2-hour -- or two pots of coffee -- mark, but because I don't have conferencing on my cell phone, I've never been able to inflict my...

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Shelby GT500 Super Snake, Sweetest Mustang Ever

If this beast of a Mustang doesn’t get your heart pumping you are not a car guy (or girl). This is the hottest looking Mustang I have ever seen, and I say that knowing full well how fantastic looking and performing the original 68 GT500KR was. This car is...

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Saitek Obsidian Wireless Mouse Review

Today’s review is of the Saitek Obsidian wireless mouse. This mouse sports 1000 dpi sensitivity and a several other unique and interesting features to make your work day more enjoyable.The wireless range is very good and dual rechargeable batteries will k...

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