Invite your favorite band to take a dip in the pool.
Yes, it works in your bathtub too.
Aqua bliss.
Are you an avid swimmer whom relishes in the cardio vascular benefits, yet suffers from the coma-like state your mind enters when submerged underwater for prolonged periods of time? Do you wish you could submerge your iPod so that you could hear your favorite tunes until your skin prunes? Well my friends, good news has come in the form of a neoprene belt and at a cost of only $39.99. Not a bad price at all. Unfortunately, you will now be nickeled and dimmed into aqua heaven. For this to truly function properly you would also need to purchase waterproof headphones at nearly $40 and a waterproof iPod case for yet another $80.
Source: Product Page
iPod turntable lets you spin your way to digital freedom.
Still spinning to the oldies? Here is one more reason to upgrade.
Some inventions were born to eliminate nostalgia.
You must admit, the idea of a crossing an old retro vinyl lover with a new modern, bordering on futuristic, iPod ripper is almost enough to make you laugh. In other words, I am asking myself, can I really see my father standing over this device ripping music to his iPod? Let’s take this thought a step further and ask ourselves, was it not truly our grand parents generation who made vinyl the huge success that it was/is? Will my Grandmother steady her fingers to place the needle on the record one last time in efforts of empowering her iPop nano? Does Grandma have an iPod nano?
Nonetheless, the Ion USB turntable is very well conceived. You may now import your vinyl LPs not only to MP3 format directly to your computer, but with the new iPod dock, your vinyls are now portable. I am equally as impressed with the software that ships with the unit that works to remove scratches, hisses and pops. You will have to cough up around $250 for this technology, but for many, this is money well spent.
Source: Hammacher
MacBooks affected by hard drive flaw
Scratching is good for DJs, bad for hard drives.
Seagate will need to prepare for a flood of returns..
Retrodata is a widely used data-recovery company, whom also manufactures hard drives which are produced in China. The “Seagate” hard drives are extensively utilized in Apple MacBooks. Retrodata has just issued a warning for many MacBook owners, stipulating that the Seagate hard drive, with firmware version 7.01, have a fatal flow problem which causes a read/write heads to fail, thus scratching up the hard drive surface. This problem is severe as it causes data to become unrecoverable.
If you do own a MacBook, it would be advisable to investigate your internal drive to determine if it is a Seagate. If so, back up as soon as possible.. Apple has not yet released an official word on the validity of this problem ,but as this is coming from the source, it is best to plan and prepare for this problem.
Source: Retrodata
Witchs and Ghools beware.. Mac O’Lanterns are on the loose.
Not Ho, Ho, Ho but rather Glow Glow Glow
Scare the neighbors and be really cool at the same time.
Trick or Treat! Or, in this case, I would like to trick the maker of the Mac-O-Lantern into treating me to one. Have an old Mac that you wish to recycle? Are you OCD and the thought of pumpkin innards sticking to you and everything within five feet of the carving area makes you squirm? Then this may be the perfect project for you!
This is fun and easy for the entire family of computer loving fanatics. Simply paint an old Mac with a vibrant orange, cut the keyboard cord into the leaf and vine and then upload your “carving” face as a JPEG. Sure, you will rob your children of their god given rights to enjoy the Halloween holiday festivities as only a child should, but your inner geek will be so proud.
Source: Bad Banana Blog
Virtue bows down to Spaces
Out with Virtue, in with Spaces
Spaces makes way for the masses.
Leopard continues to impress. As many of you may already know, reports are streaming in from users who have had their hands on the new operating system. The consensus? While not ground breaking, Leopard is a good solid update and worthy of the hype. One such reason is Spaces. Multiple desktops have been widely accepted and utilized by the computer literate and savvy. However, the application has since gone mainstream, and even the most basic computer user is benefiting from the convenience and efficiency which multiple desktops offer.
Spaces offers a unique combination of short cuts. By pressing f8 you may pull up your grid, allowing you to drag and drop windows to and from any space you desire. Spaces also offers application assignments, allowing you to specify a unique desktop in which to open an application. Another neat feature is an “Every Space” option, which allows you to set an application to be available in all spaces.
Source: Spaces
I Share, I collaborate, iChat.
If you need computer help at work or home, iChat bridges the gap.
If people already call you for help, change your phone number quickly.
Ok, I admit it… I am impressed. Unfortunately, I fear that I am also about to be over-worked. For years, my family and friends have called, emailed, and on occasion, even sent smoke signals, requesting my assistance for their computer related woes. Common tasks were easily avoidable with a simple statement such as, “if I was at your home or office I could help, but from afar I fear my abilities are limited.” With Leopard comes the upgraded release of iChat, and with iChat comes shared work space and file collaboration. Thus, the doors to questions such as “how do I open a newly installed program? I am unable to find the icon” or “if you would only help edit my resume, I am sure that I could land a job” are flung wide open.
In all honesty, these new features bring about great efficiency and unlimited possibilities. iChat allows for easy file collaboration, with what it calls iTheater. This application allows you to view files with one or multiple chat partners. Thus, you can not only see the file(s) and applications on others systems, you may control them.
To partake in the iChat / iTheater applications, all users need to be running the newly launched Leopard operating system.
In the screen shot depicted above, you may see the new features in action! When you take over someones computer, you will see it in full screen. However, a nifty little add on is that your screen remains visible as a smaller window in the lower right corner. Thus, you may toggle back and forth between desktops by clicking on the desired window.
Source: iChat
Bouncing Baby Boynq
Been there, done that.. but this one is different.
Creativity has slightly extended our patience.
Yes, we have all seen our share of iPod docks, and the general idea of them has that whole - been there, done that - feeling. Quite honestly, the release of a new iPod dock commonly will not even create a blip on my monitor. With that said, the Boynq does stand out and extends my iPod dock patience a bit further.
Take a deep breath, as you will need it to correctly state what the product truly is. The Boynq Wake Up iPod Dock Alarm Clock (told ya) is very creative and stylish. It also packs some power with 20-watt amps and video output so that you may play movies on your TV. This, coupled with the detachable alarm clock and FM radio, are worthy of a second glance. It is currently available in White or Black.
Source: Boynq
Adidas “Kicks” off new cell phone.
An odd idea, that just might work.
(A)ll (D)ay (I) (D)ream (A)bout (S)..ell phones?
Stranger things have happened. In a time when just about everybody has an intense desire to enter the lucrative and growing cell phone market place, Adidas puts their hat into the ring. You may recall our Pac-Man style phone from Billabong just a few posts back. Will their be an end to the fashion oddities, mishaps and failed attempts at cross-over product developments for the mere chance of “ringing” in sales with the cell phone industry? Probably not, and therefore we shall just sit back and enjoy the show.
Adidas does show us, however, that from time to time, such an attempt may actually work. The phone is manufactured by Samsung, which in itself is a good start. However, the functionality is what is most impressive, as they actually do build in stable sport functions. The phone has a built in pedometer to track and calculate your traveled distance when running or walking. Ah, but the phone also has heart…well, a heart rate monitor that is. For more photos, hit the source link.
Source: GSMHelpDesk
Point, Click, Stalk.
Nokia aims its point and find system at you.
Want to know more? Nokia banks on it.
Nokia has revealed their new Point and Find system. This system operates in a unique and interesting way, which if utilized appropriately, would bring an entirely new level of convenience to the user. The Point and Find system is designed to allow you to point your Nokia phone at virtually any object, and it in turn would provide you with relevant information. For example, you could point the phone at a restaurant, and in a blink, you would receive a recent review of the food and service. If you were passing by a cinema, you could point and find a current movie to get reviews and show times.
Thinking this through, however, the technology also aims at connecting people. Hypothetically speaking, you are on a bus and spot a cutie across the way. You could snap a quick photo and use the Point and Find system to locate their MySpace or FaceBook profile. This could be good, or if you prefer not to live with the random stalker knowing what party you were at last Thursday and your top eight friends, it could be bad.
Source: Mobile Mentalism
Locked into too many family functions? Blame it Web 2.0
If your family is like mine.. well, let’s just hope that is not the case.
You can see your cousins fight and carry your drunk uncle to the bedroom more often!
We all miss our loved ones right? Life has a way of carrying us far from home and before we know it, years have passed since our last visit to cousins, aunts, uncles, you name it. Someone who agrees did name it; in fact, they call it Famundo. This new web application makes it easy to plan family gatherings, holiday events, and even more trivial tasks such as soccer practice or tap dance lessons. This service is free and in beta mode; however, for a premium fee more options are available.
On a side note, I am not sure what rating to give this website, G..PG..R?? If you visit the site, their logo seems to be unclothed parents, and the child has his hands placed in a precarious position to cover the parents “special” place. Nonetheless, this does seem like a useful application that has potential of making family planning more enjoyable.
Source: Famundo
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