Earlier this month, Pandigital, maker of digital photo frames, released its multi-functional Kitchen HDTV/Digital Cookbook/Digital Photo Frame. From the most used room in your home, you can watch TV, view photos, and call up recipes on the 15″ LCD screen. The device comes with preloaded recipes, and additional recipes can be loaded into the TV’s internal memory. Photos can be loaded via the memory card reader or by connecting to Picasa, Google’s popular photo sharing site. The 512MB of memory stores 3,200 pages of recipes or photos. It supports a variety of media cards, and a wide range of audio, video, and image formats. The exterior of the device was designed with the messy kitchen environment in mind. (Read the full post about ‘Pandigital combines kitchen TV, digital cookbook, and digital photo frame’…)
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 28th 2008 at 5:33AM Just think — Zappos has been shipping out shoes .9284 minutes after you order them for years with mere humans running the show. Now, your new kicks will likely be at your doorstep moments after you think of ordering them. Said e-tailer has just completed implementation of Kiva Systems’ Mobile Fulfillment System, which will see “a fleet of Kiva’s mobile robotic drive units and inventory storage pods” hit the company’s Shepherdsville, Kentucky facility. (Read the full post about ‘Zappos hires robots to take over inventory floor’…)
by Ryan Block, posted Jun 28th 2008 at 3:27AM You didn’t really think we’d make it through his retirement without running the sexiest of all Bill photos, did you? We have to wonder what he’ll feel like tomorrow morning, though — we hear the headache on a 33 year software hangover is absolutely vicious.Anyhow, just because the man’s left the building doesn’t mean you can’t take home a few of his fine products. (Read the full post about ‘Bill Gates Day wrap-up’…)
by Ross Rubin, posted Jun 27th 2008 at 11:39PMEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about technology, multimedia, and digital entertainment If the pen truly is mightier than the sword, Livescribe’s Pulse smartpen ($149 with 1GB of flash memory, $199 with 2GB) may be able to take out a tank at 50 meters. Arguably the most technologically advanced writing instrument not intended for killing a Bond villain, the Pulse includes an infrared camera (for recording text), dual microphones, a speaker, a headphone jack, and an OLED display that can even play back short “movies” (animations synced with sound). (Read the full post about ‘Switched On: Livescribe’s hot recording artist seeks mass appeal (Part 1)’…)
Audowrapz by iFrogz is an ingenious product — a 100% silicone case that utilizes “passive speaker technology” that does not require batteries or draw power from your ipod. It turns your 3rd gen iPod into a little speaker that also protects your precious baby. It has a pass-through port so you can switch to headphones if you want some privacy, but you’ll need to take it out of the case to charge. The three metal grilles contain a total of two small speakers, but you need to crank the volume control to really hear it, and there lies my quibble with the gizmo. It doesn’t even create as much volume as the built-in speaker on an iphone, and with all the terrific iPod speaker solutions out there, it faces tough competion. (Read the full post about ‘iFrogz Audiowrapz - iPod case with built-in speaker’…)
Audowrapz by iFrogz is an ingenious product — a 100% silicone case that utilizes “passive speaker technology” that does not require batteries or draw power from your ipod. It turns your 3rd gen iPod into a little speaker that also protects your precious baby. It has a pass-through port so you can switch to headphones if you want some privacy, but you’ll need to take it out of the case to charge. The three metal grilles contain a total of two small speakers, but you need to crank the volume control to really hear it, and there lies my quibble with the gizmo. It doesn’t even create as much volume as the built-in speaker on an iphone, and with all the terrific iPod speaker solutions out there, it faces tough competion. (Read the full post about ‘iFrogz Audiowrapz - iPod case with built-in speaker’…)
Asus has already launched both the Eee PC 901 and 1000H in Taiwan, and have announced a July 1 launch for the UK, but up till now the US release date has remained a mystery. However, according to an Asus pre-sales department rep, both the 901 and 1000H will become available in the US on July 8. While still not an official announcement it is at least a date to hope for. Of course, this would not be the first time that Asus has had to push a launch date back. Hopefully for their sake they will hit this one, because with the impending launch of the MSI Wind, which is expected to retail for $479, Asus is going to have some competition. Via [Liliputing] Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! (Read the full post about ‘Rumor: Asus Eee PC 901, 1000H hitting the US on July 8′…)
Known for its compact and lightweight clamshell design, LG UX380 Cell Phone has it all to give you a new appeal. LG UX380 Cell Phone features a one-touch speakerphone for greater clarity in sound. The Cell Phone incorporates a music player with dedicated keys that supports formats like MP3, AAC, WMA and AAC+. Features 1.3 Mega pixel Camera and Camcorder. Bluetooth Stereo Capable. Compact and Lightweight Design. Music Player with External Touch Keys. LG UX380 cell phone enables you to create and manage playlists with ease. It also sports external music touch keys. Get the freedom to save up to 20 Bluetooth Pairings on LG UX380 Cell Phone. (Read the full post about ‘LG UX380 Cell Phone’…)
I must agree with Morgan Webb - the Gizmodo venture down into the Lego vault that has every single Lego set ever made is truly amazing, and even though it’s only 2 minutes long, this video totally captures my childhood Lego memories. What’s even more remarkable is how the author and myself almost have the same single memorable Lego kit - the Lego Space Galaxy Explorer (except mine was the kit with the attached space station - yay me ). Posted in Miscellaneous Tags: gaming, games, video games, amps (Read the full post about ‘Inside the Lego time machine’…)
by Engadget staff, posted Jun 27th 2008 at 7:54PM Well, Bill, it’s just about quittin’ time out here on the left coast, so with your final day at Microsoft drawing to a close, we wanted to present you with a little farewell card. It’s not much, but we hope you like it.Bill,I can’t believe you’re already taking off! They even going to let your pension fully vest? Just kidding, I think heard somewhere that you’re worth a lot of money or something. Thanks for the Xbox 360 and for always being so damn friendly — promise I’ll try my best to think only of Allchin whenever I bluescreen. (Read the full post about ‘Engadget’s farewell card to Bill G’…)
