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Martin Hopes to Release Jetpack by the end of This Year

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [4]

An inventor named Glenn Martin has been developing a jetpack since the 1980’s, and it looks like his work is about to pay off. Ever since the Wright brothers first flight, science fiction has been in love with the jet pack. Who wouldn’t want to arrive at work wearing a shiny contraption strapped on their back? Martin’s invention looks like it is about to bring the jetpack from science fiction into reality. Read The Full Story

Fujitsu Ten Ltd GPS System uses iPhone to Help Find Your Car

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

Ever lose your car? Of course not. Ever forget where you parked? Well……. Fujitsu Ten Ltd has an app for that. Their new AVN-F01i can not only help you find your destination, it can also help locate your car. The AVN-F01i has an iPhone app named “Docco Car” (Where Car) that can actually lead you back to your car in the event you may have misplaced it. It may also help locate the vehicle in the event it was stolen. Read The Full Story

Free AT&T WiFi Coming to 20 New York City Parks this Summer

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

AT&T announced today that it will be adding free WiFi to 26 locations in 20 New York City parks. The free WiFi is available to all, AT&T customers and non-customers. The service rolled out to three parks today, with 23 additional parks to follow this summer. Nothing is cheaper than free, and it is hard to complain about quality of service when you are paying nothing out of pocket. Although free WiFi services have been talked about for years, free WiFi hotspots have yet to spread city-wide in the US. Read The Full Story

Novatel Wireless Adds DLNA to the MiFi 2372

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

We reviewed the AT&T MiFi 2372 back in January, but since then Novatel, the devices manufacturer, has recently updated the device’s software. DLNA streaming media support has been added to the MiFi 2372. The MiFi 2372 already functioned well as a mobile 3G or 4G hotspot, and sharing the microSDHC card helped set it apart from the competition. Adding DLNA support just sweetened the package. Read The Full Story

Hoverbike Brings Return of the Jedi to Life

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [3]

Chris Malloy of Australia has developed a hoverbike that looks strikingly familiar. This is the first generation prototype that has some definite similarities to the science fiction floating cycles seen in the Lucas film. It is not currently in production, but Chris hopes to bring them to market in about a year. The bike is classified as an ultralite, so there is currently no need of a pilot’s license to operate one. Read The Full Story

Google Being Sued Over the Chromebook Name

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [5]

Google is one of the parties being sued by Salt Lake City based company ISYS Technologies over the rights to the Chromebook name. The court case also attempts to block Amazon.com, Acer, Best Buy, and Samsung from marketing the Chromebooks and selling them later this month. Could this mean the end of the Chromebook as we know it? Will the name be changed at the last minute to the “Chrome U?” We feel rather confident the speedy Chrome OS laptop will still be released, but it is unclear how this case will affect the upcoming launch. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Announces Red Color for 3DS and new Wii Sports Resort Bundle

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [2]

Nintendo just announced the 3DS will be available in new “Red Flare” on July 14, 2011. Aqua and Cosmo Black will still be available. A new software bundle was also announced for the Wii; it will include the console, the game Wii Sports Resort, the usual Wii controller, and a second controller in Aqua. The new Wii bundle will be available in white and black bundles, and is scheduled for release on the 23rd of June. Read The Full Story

Datamancer Steampunk Laptop now Available for Preorder in US

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

Richard Nagy wowed us when he created the Datamancer steampunk laptop a while back. Those wishing to add a Victorian flair to their PC need not wait longer. Pre-orders are now being taken for these eclectic works of art. The pre-order price is $5,500, which is pretty steep for a laptop, but this is not just a laptop. The brass and copper workings of gears and sprockets actually work. Read The Full Story

Boogie Board Released new Sizes and Accessories

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [5]

The Boogie Board product line has been updated to include the new sizes of 10.5 and 8.5 inch writing tablets, along with some new accessories. For those not familiar with the Boogie Board line-up, it is part of Improv Electronics’ Push Green efforts. The slate is not competing with new tablets like the XOOM or the Galaxy Tab. In fact, its biggest competitor is probably the white-board and eraser, or possibly even the post-it note. Read The Full Story

Security Vulnerabilities on Square’s Mobile Payment App Found by ViaForensics

, Jun 8th 2011 Discuss [0]

Most of us are probably tired of hearing about another security breach, but most of us would also think that all this press about security issues would keep companies at the top of their game. This new security threat is not from a server or data center, this threat is in mobile device (smartphone) applications found in both Android and iOS. Square’s mobile payment app is most disconcerting, but it is not the only company with app vulnerabilities uncovered by ViaForensics. The other companies on the list were also big names: LinkedIn Corp., Netflix, Inc., and Foursquare. Read The Full Story

Eyez by ZionEyez Brings Live Streaming to Facebook

, Jun 8th 2011 Discuss [0]

Eyez by ZionEyez has been in the development stage for a while now. The concept is a pair of glasses that include a 720p HD camera that can record onto the 8 GB of internal flash or live stream into cloud storage or social networking sites like Facebook. Not the first product to tackle this concept, and will certainly not be the last. No official release date has been set, but ZionEyez is currently accepting preorders on their site. Read The Full Story

Harman Kardon Brings 3D Compatible Receivers in Time for Summer Movie Season

, Jun 8th 2011 Discuss [3]

Harman Kardon announced a new line of audio/video receivers today that feature HDMI v1.4a providing full compatibility with the latest 3D enhancements. The new line naturally includes Harman Kardron’s own Logic 7 sound processing for surround sound. The new line includes the AVR 15665, AVR 1650, AVR 2650 and the AVR 3650. This new line was intended to target movie enthusiasts and audio buffs seeking to enhance their entertainment experience. Read The Full Story
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