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NTT’s “t-room” is almost like being there
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 27th, 2010
I realize that this picture looks like two ordinary people shaking hands, but what is actually going on is far more technical and far more complex.
This photo comes from my Source, who was at NTT’s Showroom at Tokyo and got a chance to try out the “t-room”. Yes, that is what they call it, and is actually is very similar to sitting down for tea.
Here is a brief explanation of what the t-room does. A person stands in this small circular room that is surrounded by person-sized video screens. They can see an image of the person they are talking to, who is in another t-room somewhere. This allows for some video conferencing that is exponentially better than FaceTime on the iPhone 4. You can watch the video after the jump to see what is up.
In the photo, you see these two people shaking hands. In actuality, only the man is real, and has just overlapped his hand with the image on the screen.
Not only is the t-room good for video conferencing, but it is possible for the user on either end to program a different background. For example, the user gets to see the Aurorae in the video. Not only can the background change, but the user can put windows of information on display, as if life was one big Powerpoint Presentation. You can also see that in the video, along with some weird time-delay feature. If you haven’t watched the video by now, then I don’t know how many more hints I can drop to get you to watch it.
I’ve had a lot of phone calls and video conferences in my time, but I think the most life-like communication that I could experience, other than being there, is with the t-room.
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LG uses Hillcrest Labs’ patented Freespace in-air pointing and motion control technology their 3D TV
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 27th, 2010
Hillcrest Labs is proud to announce that LG, the South Korean consumer electronics giant, will be using their patented Freespace in-air pointing and motion control technology for their latest line of 3D-ready, Internet-connected HDTVs which have hit the Korean market, only to be unleashed upon the rest of the world later on. Known as the “Magic Wand” remote, it will see action in selected models within LG’s new INFINIA line of LED LCD HDTVs. Just to whet your appetite, the INFINIA sets will come in a slim design, a thin bezel, and an enhanced Internet connectivity package that will carry with it a variety of entertainment options, such as LG’s NetCast Entertainment Access. Not only that, the inclusion of a wired Ethernet jack in the INFINIA sets will allow these NetCast-enabled TVs to integrate themselves into a wireless home network seamlessly thanks to a USB wireless broadband adaptor (that is sold separately, unfortunately). If you love being first in everything, then the INFINIA models ought to be your purchase choice, since they are the first to use LG’s unique “Magic Wand” remote control system.
LG’s “Magic” user interface will merge Internet-based applications, television menus and embedded games amongst others using simple hand motions (should be a snap to those who have had experience with the Nintendo Wii, while newcomers will find it natural and intuitive) to control an on-screen cursor on the television. No longer will you need a computer, since the “Magic Wand” remote with Netcast will be able to access and navigate Internet-based applications specifically designed for the TV.
What makes the “Magic Wand” so special? Apart from its high resolution pointer accuracy that makes it a snap to easily select icons and images, small and large, on a high-resolution screen, you also benefit from orientation compensation – basically, it doesn’t matter the orientation of the Magic Wand remote in space, Freespace technology will still generate intuitive cursor motions on the screen. The use of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensors combined with Hillcrest’s proprietary software will result in consistent control of the device from any position – standing, sitting or reclining.
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Netflix app hits iPhone and iPod touch
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets, iPod Gadgets on August 27th, 2010
While the Netflix app was originally meant for the iPad, this free app has been modified to cater for those who are rocking to the iPhone and iPod touch, thanks to the availability of the free Netflix App for iPhone and iPod touch. Basically, this app enables current Netflix members to enjoy watching their favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere on the mentioned two iDevices for just $8.99 a month. To put it in layman’s terms, you will be able to instantly watch a vast selection of TV episodes and movies streamed to your iPhone or iPod touch at no additional cost.
You will be able to pick up the Netflix App for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. According to Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and chief executive officer, “Apple has changed the game for mobile devices. We’re excited that our members can now carry Netflix around in their pockets and instantly watch movies and TV shows streamed from Netflix right to their iPhone or iPod touch.”
You can be assured that the Netflix App is able to deliver a high-quality viewing experience, courtesy of a broad array of movie and TV choices and a clean, intuitive interface that ought to have just about anyone use it without having to go through a prior user experience. Of course, regardless of whether you’re rocking to Wi-Fi or 3G networks, you can still enjoy your streaming video although Wi-Fi does seem like a better bet if you happen to stay in an area that has spotty 3G connection. All TV episodes and movies have been conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members’ personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members’ individual instant Queues. As usual, you can always pick a show of your choice and watch instantly or save the title for viewing later. In addition to that, you can also fast forward and rewind the video stream, stopping at any time of your pleasure. The Netflix App will play nice with any iPhone or iPod touch device running iOS version 3.13 or later.
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Circadian Sleep System
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 27th, 2010
Can’t get to sleep, and you have just about tried all sorts of solutions to no avail? The Circadian Sleep System from Hammacher might just do the trick, since this clock will rely on both light and sound therapy in order to reset your body’s regular sleep patterns to make it a whole lot (in theory, at least) easier when it comes to falling asleep at night only to wake up with a more rejuvenated feeling in the morning. In other words, this unique sleep system will move in tandem with your body’s internal clock, where the circadian rhythm responds to light levels over the course of a 24-hour cycle, causing one to sleep or wake up. The clock will feature a light panel that relies on 70 white and 30 blue LEDs which decrease or increase in intensity to simulate dusk or dawn. In a Harvard Medical School study, blue light can immediately improve alertness in the morning – no questions there. You can also hook it into a desk lamp and dim its light at dusk and brightening it at dawn for maximum effect. Sleep and wake time intervals of 5, 15, and 30 minutes to match waxing and waning light levels with music played from its FM radio or your MP3 collection can also be programmed. Spending $249.95 to end your agony shouldn’t be worth losing sleep over, eh?
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Coaching Exercise Watch
Posted by admin in Clock Gadgets on August 25th, 2010
Not everyone is born the committed athlete, some of us need a push or two to really get going on our workout program. For me it usually needs to be a really hard shove to get me going. After you are finally getting into it you want to make sure that you’re actually getting something out of it. This watch will let you know when you need to push yourself a little harder.
The initial assessment test figures up your overall fitness, maximum oxygen uptake and resting heart rate. Then while you’re working out it’ll let you know if you need to ease up or push it harder. It’ll also show your average heart rate, the time you’ve been going and your kcal consumption. It’ll also let you know if your daily goal was actually met. You can purchase it with a telemetry strap that goes around your chest for $149.95. Just pick it up through Hammacher Schlemmer.
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Tocky Alarm Clock bounces away
Posted by admin in Clock Gadgets on August 16th, 2010
You might remember Clocky, an alarm clock that rolls away and hides the moment it goes off. Which leaves you to run off and chase it down before you can shut it down. Well apparently this is Clocky’s tech saavy brother. Instead of rolling away, this hops off of your nightstand and rolls away. Just like Clocky you’ll be stuck chasing it down in order to make the alarm stop.
This clock even has a built-in microphone so that you can record your own sounds to wake up with. It means college students can still wake up to the sound of their mother’s voice. If you really don’t want to feel that close to your mother you can also upload MP3s to it. Tocky comes in orange, aqua, kiwi and white. For a little extra cash you can get a skin 2 pack for the clock. You can purchase it for $79 through Nanda Home.
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Mutewatch does show the time
Posted by admin in Clock Gadgets on August 9th, 2010
Although the Mutewatch may appear to either be some furturistic concept or merely something given to convicts on their way out into the free world, it’s actually a watch. It is a fully functioning watch that will be perfectly easy to learn to use. Not only is this ninja of a watch easy to use, but it’s actually up for sale. That is you can at least add your name to a list of those waiting for their watch to get out of the pre-sale stage.
The Mutewatch is as silent as the name states. It doesn’t tick away and it even has a silent alarm. Instead of beeping out loud like a normal alarm this one just vibrates your wrist. Then on the face of the watch it keeps things plain up until you swipe across the face to activate the screen. These come in white, gray or even red. You just need to pick it up for €199 or about $260.
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Mr. Clock tells time, only when you look at it
Posted by admin in Clock Gadgets on July 31st, 2010
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We are no stranger to very cool clocks here on Coolest Gadgets. We just covered the Alessi Blank Wall Clock yesterday.
This clock is just as personal, but not in the sense that you can draw on it. As you can see in the video, the clock will only show the time when people are looking at it.
Granted, I have no idea how it knows whether or not anyone is looking at it, but it will give the correct time. If you aren’t looking at it, you will see nothing but some incongruous lines.
Mr. Clock is designed by Hye-Yeon Park, and it is supposed to be an art project. I suppose it asks the question of whether or not time happens when we are not looking at clocks. I suppose this is why we look at a clock, because without them, it is all lines.
Of course, if art asked a distinct question, and then gave the answer, would it still be art? Well, I will leave that one up to you.
Perhaps Hye-Yeon Park’s next project should be a television set that shows random patterns when you aren’t watching it. Unless you think the stuff that they show on television is random enough.
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Alessi Blank Wall Clock
Posted by admin in Clock Gadgets on July 29th, 2010
If you’re a serious doodler, then you need all sorts of surfaces to perfect your art on. Thankfully there are those committed to making strange clocks that allow for you to scribble all over to your heart’s content. One of which is this Alessi clock that even comes with its very own magic marker. Life just wouldn’t be the same without a full set of magic markers. If you’re feeling particularly wild, you could even go out and purchase some multi-colored markers.
The whole clock is completely blank and even the hands feature a bright white design. On the clock you can doodle your numbers however you choose. Be it roman numerals, spelling it out or just using a tally chart. Either way you’ll have plenty of options on drawing it out. Unfortunately though, the clock will actually cost you a whole lot of cash. To pick one up it’ll cost you $155 through Alessi.
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Spy Clock helps you keep tabs at home when you’re absent in body
Posted by admin in Clock Gadgets on July 24th, 2010
Are you suspicious that the tap at home keeps on leaking, and the handyman who drops by is beefier than Mr. America? Well, you might want to make sure the missus isn’t two-timing you behind your back then with the help of the £79.99 Spy Clock (surely that is much cheaper than hiring a private investigator, although a device such as a Spy Clock certainly needs a whole lot more providence to catch someone in the act). This might just be one of the smartest spy gadgets around, looking pretty classy to be placed anywhere in your home while holding an almost-invisible video camera with a motion and sound detector, ready at any opportunity to snap a photo which might lead to incriminating evidence. If its 4GB capacity isn’t up to your liking, you can always expand it further with another microSD memory card. All photos can be transferred over to your computer when no one’s looking via USB.
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