SMHeart Link turns iPhone and iPod into Heart Rate Monitor
February 11th, 2009
iTMP Technology, Inc. is one of the pioneers where the iPhone hardware and software developer scene is concerned, and the company has just rolled out its SMHEART LINK technology that is touted to offer unparalleled health and fitness capabilities to both the Apple iPhone and iPod touch owners. This technology turns your iPhone from a communications device to one that can actually monitor your heart rate as well as track your fitness levels. It does so by listening to your heart (something it does better than what guys do, eh ladies?). Not only that, SMHEART LINK works not only with the iPhone and iPod touch, but it will also function with a range of other smartphones, PCs or other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
What does the SMHEART LINK do actually? It functions as a wireless bridge that collects data from distributed health and fitness sensors including heart rate monitors and cycling sensors, sending these information over to the iPhone via Wi-Fi. iTMP’s suite of iPhone fitness apps will then get to work on the data received, letting users track their fitness data on the iPhone’s display in a user interface that is so simple to use, it puts other fitness tracking devices to shame where ease-of-use is concerned. In addition, SMHEART LINK is compatible with an ever expanding list of heart monitor chest straps which include those from fitness leaders such as Polar, Garmin, Nike, Reebok, Timex Ironman, New Balance and Numetrex. You can also use it with biking sensors to track speed, cadence and power (watts) during your workout.
Once your workout is complete, you upload your data to the Internet and it will then churn out an analysis of the results for you. Currently, there are three iPhone fitness applications over the App Store, and they are iRPM+, iSPINNING and iNewLeaf. Interested parties can pick up the SMHEART LINK for $154.95 a pop.
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Mac Book Mini
January 28th, 2009
There have been rumors of an Apple Netbook, but the actual design has still not yet been revealed. That didn’t stop designer Isamu Sanada from giving it a go.
Featuring a 10-inch extra wide screen and a folding (detaching?) style, the MacBook Mini offers users both a keyboard and a trackpad—simultaneously if desired.
When folded, the MacBook Mini is just 5.4-inches thick. In its fully expanded state, the tiny laptop boasts a keyboard, trackpad, 10-inch LED display, and 128GB SSD — unfortunately there’s no optical drive according to the renders.
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OhMiBod Freestyle Wireless iPod Vibrator
January 28th, 2009
If you ever wondering what to get the special someone in your life. I think that this is one of the coolest things I’ve seen at AEE. There is more info on this at http://www.ohmibod.com.
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Sensei Weight Loss App
January 26th, 2009
Well, good thing there are companies out there who are looking for you, and one of them is Sensei Inc., a familiar name when it comes to mobile and Web-based wellness solutions, having made available its innovative weight loss program known as Sensei for Weight Loss at Apple’s App Store. This means tens of millions of iPhone and iPod touch users will now be able to take advantage of this program at an introductory price of $24.95 for 3 months of Sensei Anywhere, which offers unbridled access on both their mobile device and desktop.
Sensei aims to be different from its competitors as it does not bother with calorie counts, points monitoring or even attending meetings and keeping journals - no sir, Sensei works on a supposedly higher level by offering expert advice from a team of psychologists, physicians, nutritionists and engineers in the form of a practical program that pushes forward simple changes in your lifestyle which can be easily implemented without feeling any noticeable drawbacks. When incorporated into one’s daily routine, it is more or less guaranteed that long-term weight loss will succeed. Here we are hoping that you achieve your weight loss goal before your iPhone or iPod touch breaks down.
Just for comparison’s sake, NutriSystem ($492) and Weight Watchers ($686/online program) can’t compare with the Sensei for Weight Loss Mediterranean diet meal plan that does not cost you more than two Benjamins monthly, whihc is a good thing in these times of economic turmoil. Then again, if you can afford an iPhone or iPod touch, you should have some sort of disposable income each month for more expensive programs, but hey - it’s all about maximizing the value of the dollar, right? We still think nothing beats a sensible diet plan, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
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iPod Toilet Roll Holder
January 20th, 2009
Now you can bring your iPod everywhere – and we mean everywhere!
This new IPOD TOILET ROLL HOLDER is really a high-tech toilet paper dispenser with a built-in iPod docking station
Listen to your favorite music on your iPod while brushing your teeth, in the shower, in the spa, or when you are on the Throne.
This IPOD TOILET ROLL HOLDER is made in an exclusive white design and easy to install.
It is compatible with all iPods that have dock connectors. It charges the MP3 player while playing music.
Want to get that special something for your better half who can’t seem to let that iPod go? - This is the perfect gift.
Features:
• 4 Integrated high performance moisture-free speakers deliver exceptional
clarity and high quality sound
• Charges your iPod while playing music
• Audio selector allows you to play iPod shuffle or other Audio device
• Integrated Bath tissue holder that can be easily folded as a stereo dock
• Requires AC Power (AC Adapter included)
• Easy to remove from Wall Mount
• Rechargeable battery provides up to 8 hours of playtime.
Specifications:
Dimension (W x H x D):
8.25in x 3.68in x 7.12in
210mm x 93mm x 181mm
Power Requirements:
12V, 1.5A AC adapter
Speakers:
2 x tweeters for highs
2 x woofers for lows
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MacBook Wheel
January 8th, 2009
Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard
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The iLuv iPhone Dual Dock
January 7th, 2009
Well now iLuv is offering a new gadget for us to drool over. This one has found its way to this year’s CES and won’t be out for a few more months, but they at least released a few details to draw in our interest. The dock has all the usual convenient specs but with one extra to sweeten the deal. One great perk is that iMM183 will work with both your iPhone and iPod at the same time. That is as long as you have a 4th Gen or later iPod.
It features dual docks to help those of you that have both or a significant other with one as well. The dock has the regular features like a built-in alarm clock and is able to play your iPod/iPhone through the built-in speakers. It also has an FM radio and of course a way to plug in any other audio devices you have around. It also has an extra feature to do with the weather this time around. It has support for weather text alerts from NOAA and SAME that will automatically come through on the preset radio channels. It allows you to archive as many as 10 notices for ongoing situations as well as has an LED warning to show when there is a new alert. So far there is no price released, but it will be available in March.
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Top 10 Gadgets of 2008
January 3rd, 2009
10. Yes we are going to start this list off with one of my personal favorites. The Beer Bottle Opener Counter. This little gadget will always let you know how many beers you have consumed. So if you and your buddies ever have the urge to find out who can drink the most this will help prevent any cheating. I just think this is one of those little things everyone needs. Its a great conversation starter also.
9. Clocky lets you snooze once before he runs away. He can jump from up to 3 feet, and can move on wood or carpet. In case he gives you too much trouble you can disable his…wheels. Yes, we are talking about a machine, not a pet, although the characteristics are quite animal or maybe even human like. He loves playing hide and seek, and catch me if you can. He is not that great to look at, but the cute face makes the owner laugh at a critical time of the day…waking up time.
8. The Potenco PCG1 pull-cord generator creates electricity for portable gadgets with far greater efficiency than hand-cranked devices. The PCG1 is the geek-chic version of a generator for the developing world. It weighs 14 ounces, has both an internal NiMh battery and a mini-USB output jack and can convert 2 minutes of effort into 40 minutes of cellphone talk time.
7. The wii fit was and still is one of the most popular products anywhere. Its new style of playing games and interaction is why it made this list. You can play all kinds of games with the balance board, from hoola hooping to snow boarding. The wii fit is even fun with a group of friends. This is one item I think a lot of people enjoy and will keep enjoying for many years to come.
6. If you’ve got a Netflix account, the decision to buy this is a no-brainer. Connect the Roku box to your TV and it automatically finds your home’s Wi-Fi network and you’re good to go. It streams 12,000 movies and TV shows for free and you can hold on to them as long as you want. Netflix is constantly adding more programming. One day, video-on-demand streaming through devices like the Roku box will completely replace DVDs.
5. Amazon unveiled its digital-book reading device at the end of 2007, but in such small quantities that you couldn’t really get one until 2008. While it definitely takes some getting used to — the awkward placement of the page-forward and page-back buttons makes it easy for newbies to lose their place — this is simply a terrific tool for people who love to read books. Travelers will especially enjoy the luxury of taking a veritable library on the road, and the Kindle can connect to a high-speed cellular network that delivers books ($9.99, even for new titles) on demand.
4. This iPod-sized camcorder shoots high-definition video. That means you get an image crisp enough to view on your HDTV, which is a pretty cool feat in such a small, easy-to-use package. Mino’s product line stresses one-button simplicity, and the MinoHD comes with its own editing software on board. The first time you connect it to your Mac or PC — via a flip-out USB plug — you install the software, which automatically lets you post your videos to YouTube and other places. The bitty viddy has 4 GB of internal memory, or enough for about an hour of video, and an internal rechargeable battery that provides two hours of shooting time.
3. It doesn’t handle email as well as the cheapest BlackBerry, and as a telephone, it’s no better than most cell phones. But this is the gadget that launched the era of mobile computing, and what an epoch that promises to be! With 10,000 free and paid applications, tethered to on-board GPS and utilizing an array of sensors that include a motion-sensing accelerometer, what can’t the iPhone do?
2. Of all the gadgets on this list, this is the one that James Bond is most likely to carry. That is, it’s one of coolest gadget of the year. It’s a pocket projector — meaning you plug the 4.1-inch gizmo into your iPod or iPhone, and it projects your movies on a wall, or even on the seat back in front of you on the plane. It displays images crisply on a surface as close as 8 inches away and as distant as 8 feet away, even in daylight. The super-bright Pico weighs 4 ounces and is smaller than many cell phones. Two cautionary notes: The sound output is dinky, so you’ll want to use it with headphones, which makes it less fun for the whole family, or an external speaker, which makes it bulky.
1. ARCHOS, award-winning for its constant technology innovation and leadership in portable media players now introduces a new concept: the Internet Media Tablet.
The ARCHOS 5 is the flagship of the new range, bringing the customer a new way to enjoy Internet, Media and TV…in a handheld device.
Uncompromised Web surfing in the palm of your hand
With its built-in capabilities, your Internet Media Tablet becomes the ultimate way to surf the web. The amazingly sharp and high-resolution screen lets you navigate effortlessly through the web just like you would on a PC.
Browsing becomes almost seamless with the ARM® Cortex™ processor and the Adobe Flash™ 9 video support. Surfing on a handheld device has never been so fast and smooth.
The full email application lets you read, write, download and send attachments, and manage your contacts.
Your entire digital library in a thin handheld tablet
The ARCHOS 5 features a very high capacity internal hard drive from 60 GB to 250 GB, in slim and sleek enclosures.
You can thus download a vast number of songs and videos from the unique selection of renowned movie and music partners assembled in the Media Club.
You can play movies in HD or DVD quality for the richest media experience on the go.
The ultimate TV experience at home or on the go
Enjoy your ARCHOS contents played directly back to your TV, with the DVR Station. Schedule TV recordings from any channel on your cable or set-top box in just a few clicks. Then choose when and where you want to watch them.
Play back all your digital content from your ARCHOS 5 to your TV, even in HD quality, at 720p.
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Apple 3G iletter Box
December 28th, 2008
You know that your a super geek when your mailbox looks like this. I thought it was cool.
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iPhone 3G Unlock Hack Will Come Dec. 31st NOT January 1st
December 16th, 2008
The iPhone Dev-Team has made a quick change of plans and decided to release the highly anticipated unlock hack for the iPhone 3G nicknamed yellowsn0w a day early. Originally anticipated for Jan. 1st they decided to skip the fireworks and it will be now released early Dec. 31st. It is highly advised by them that you do the hack at your own risk and understand that a poor attempt may cause perminant damage to your iPhone. So why the day early release? So everyone can rush to be the first to unlock their new 3G before the bugs in the process become known and can be worked around…of course!
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