Gadgets and New Technologies

by Paul Miller, posted Jul 9th 2008 at 10:27AM Those kind, gentle Canadians have been oh-so-politely demanding a few heads on sticks ever since Rogers’ super-spendy iPhone 3G price plans were announced. Well, apparently their cries have been heard, and now Rogers is launching a promotional offer along with the iPhone of 6GB of data for $30 a month — not quite unlimited data, but close enough — which can be added on top of any regular voice plan. The promo will be available for iphone buyers who activate with a three year contract before August 31. Also, perhaps in a bid to dispel some nasty rumors about a major iPhone shortage, Rogers will be hosting 8AM launch day events at six Rogers Plus stores in major Canadian cities, complete with a free breakfast. (Read the full post about ‘Rogers caves on iPhone 3G plans, offers up 6GB for $30 a month’…)

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Featuring an ultra-rugged design, Sanyo SCP-7050 Cell Phone is now ready to take you by surprise. This new GPS capable cell phone supports all the advanced GPS applications like Sprint Navigation, Gearworks etrace, TeleNav Track and Actsoft Comet Tracker. Sanyo SCP-7050 Cell Phone incorporates advanced security features like Limit Use and Remote Lock. Using Sanyo SCP-7050 Cell Phone, you can communicate one-to-one or with groups of up to 5 other Ready Link users. Features High-quality SANYO speakerphone for hands-free operation. Dedicated terminal and external speakerphone buttons. 2-way SMS. Call Screening. Nationwide walkie-talkie style communication. (Read the full post about ‘Sanyo SCP-7050 Cell Phone’…)

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German designers Catarina von Matérn and Lisa Lindström have thought up of the Yoyo Lamp, but this one won’t be able to perform tricks such as “walking the dog” or you’ll end up with an unenviable mess to clear up. The cable measures 16 meters long, enabling you to roll the lamps nearly anywhere you choose. As for the 18″ drum-shaped lamp itself, it is constructed from a durable transluscent polyethylene which makes soft light distribution a snap. A fragile sticker ought to come with every purchase, so make sure active kids are kept away from the Yoyo Lamp. (Read the full post about ‘Yoyo Lamp’…)

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LG Electronics recently unveiled two of its most durably-designed monitors to date. Protected with an extra-thick, hard-glass screen, the LG L42PP series has been designed specifically for usage in high traffic settings such as public libraries, schools, internet cafes and airports.

The LG L42PP monitors come with the tempered glass which covers the LCD panel has a 7H hardness rating whereas most monitors have an acrylic material with a hardness level of 2H or less.

The L1942PP and the L1742PP LCD Monitors have a 19″ and 17″ screen respectively and an aspect ratio of 5:4.

(Read the full post about ‘LG L42PP Series Durably-Designed Monitors’…)

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Volkswagen does not aim to rest on its laurels, and know that concept designs are the way to move forward in the current day and age. After all, you can’t remain in the same place for long without growing, right? This concept car that you see here won’t be able to sprout wings and take to the skies, but it does offer a smartness level that is unprecedented to date (of course, otherwise it wouldn’t be a concept, would it?). The Volkswagen concept is able to interact with traffic lights, park by itself and change colors (to suit your mood, I presume) at your whim and fancy. I won’t hold my breath though as such a concept might not even appear when 2028 rolls around - not to mention the lack of available gas by then. (Read the full post about ‘Volkswagen Concept Vehicles’…)

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Give yourself a sophisticated look with the new Casio WV300DA-7A Waveceptor Watch. The watch features atomic timekeeping that helps receive time calibration radio signals to keep the displayed time accurate. Sporting a square face design, Casio WV300DA-7A Waveceptor Watch makes use of the daylight saving function and works 8 months on full charged battery. Features EL Backlight with Afterglow. Tough Solar Power. Water Resistant. Hourly Time Signal. Power Saving Function. You can set four daily alarms and one snooze alarm on Casio WV300DA-7A Waveceptor Watch. Apart from these, there is a countdown timer with a measuring unit 1/10 second. (Read the full post about ‘Casio WV300DA-7A Waveceptor Watch’…)

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I don’t know how many of you are nuts enough to work under the blazing sun, but Buffalo thinks that there are enough numbers to warrant the manufacturing of this solar-powered wireless keyboard. I guess normal sunlight through the windows into the room ought to be sufficient to keep it powered, but I have absolutely no idea just how long the battery will last before it needs to head out under the sun again. Hopefully the plastics used to manufacture this keyboard are durable enough to withstand the unforgiving rays of the sun. Not recommended for those who love to work late into the night. (Read the full post about ‘Buffalo Solar-powered Keyboard’…)

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It is a known fact that eyesight deteriorates the older you get, so senior citizens could make do with all the help they can get, and the i-vu portable digital magnifier would go a long way in fulfilling that duty. The i-vu is a highly portable digital magnifier also commonly known as a Personal Vision Assistant. It gives the user instant magnification anytime, anywhere. If you have difficulty reading small print, then the i-vu is here to help. The i-vu is a simple to use digital magnifier that will help you read menus, prescription bottles, books and bills easier; view pictures more clearly; and enjoy your favorite hobbies. With three hours of battery life, the compact, portable i-vu is ready to go when you are. (Read the full post about ‘i-vu helps grandpa with text’…)

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Rogers have finally buckled under pressure where the 3G iPhone plans are concerned, where the promotional 6GB data plan will cost you $30 monthly if you happen to subscribe to a 3-year contract before the 31st of next month. It won’t be close (at all) to the unlimited data package, but unless you use the 3G iphone as a modem primarily, 6GB is plenty of bandwidth where casual Internet surfing is concerned. It will be a different matter altogether if you happen to be one heavy Torrent addict. (Read the full post about ‘Rogers offer Cheaper 3G iPhone Plan’…)

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Even with the invention of the Internet, online video and video on mobile phones, it seems that traditional television viewing is still a growing activity for most Americans. According to Nielsen, Americans in May 08 spent 127 hours and 15 minutes per month watching television in the home. That’s up 4% from May 07.

The activity with the biggest growth year over year was in watching timeshifted television. Americans watched 5 hours and 50 minutes of timeshifted television in May this year compared to 3 hours and 44 minutes in May 07.

(Read the full post about ‘Nielsen reports Americans still like watching TV’…)

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