Apple announces the iPad

Apple is hold a press announcement for it’s tablet device, called an iPad. Streaming details at gdgt. No price announced yet, but rumors say around a grand. Update: I posted more details over at the Urbin Report. Apple really slammed the price down.  $499 for a 16 Gig WiFi model and $829 for 64 Gig with [...]

Using WiFi signals to charge your gadgets

I really like this device from RCA.  It taps WiFi signals and converts the signal to electricity. The claim is, using only WiFi signals at CES, it was able to charge a BlackBerry from 30% to full in about 90 minutes.  The Airnergy Charger has a battery, so it can suck up power while you [...]

Nerd Bling

OK,I admit that I’m using the title from the latest episode of TWiT. It just describes this product so well. The Orb Bluetooth headset/ring. Not only is this trendy nerd jewelry, it has some nice tech included.  Bone conduction and Flexible Organic Light Emitting Device screen that allows you to look at a ring on [...]

Best tech rumor I’ve heard lately…

From what I’ve read, there was nothing really eye popping at CES this year.  Some cool stuff, but nothing to really thrill anyone. Apple is having their own press announcement next month.  So of course, Apple tablet rumors have been running hot and heavy again.  I heard the name “iSlate” dropped several times. My favorite rumor was [...]

10 SciFi weapons in current use

By way of Wired, is this article on SciFi type weapons that exist today. My favorites: The XM-25 grenade launcher Battle field Robots! The Taser Claymore Hummer-mounted Anti-Aircraft laser Just  to check up on how predictions have worked, here are some posts made to sci.military back in 1991 about the future of infantry battle systems.

Two new Android phones

AT&T is finally carrying an Android based phone, this one is made by Dell, and called the Mini 3. This phone has been selling overseas already, so the specs are pretty well known. 3.5-inch 640×360 display, Bluetooth, 3 megapixel auto-focus camera with flash, microSD, and GPS.   Two things catch my eye, no WiFi and [...]

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