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Archive for 2009

Broadcast 23: Transformer Mickey Mouse, iPhone Nano, Obama handphone, etc

In Pacmee on January 16, 2009 at 11:13 am
What would Donald transform into?

What would Donald transform into?

We love Transformers … and sometimes the little kid in us loves Disney as well. This is the product of such passion!

No, this is not real

No, this is not real

The iPhone nano is coming! The iPhone nano is coming! Or so does the Economic Daily News say, quoting sources at Taiwanese electronic parts manufacturers TSMC and UMC.

Obama ... Oh Obama

Obama ... Oh Obama

Taking the Obama mania to new heights. I like how they incorporate the letter ‘O’ as a ring around the camera lense, that’s creative I gotta tell ya

Furby?

Furby?

Meet TOFU, the “squash and stretch” robot with OLED eyes developed by the big brains over at the MIT Media Lab. Tofu applies techniques of social expression long used by 2D animators to explore the impact on robotics.

But, will it fly?

But, will it fly?

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, an occasion that can only be properly immortalized by the crew at Orange County Choppers, apparently. Source: Gizmodo

Broadcast 22: High-tech once upon a time, yesterday’s gadget

In Pacmee on January 12, 2009 at 11:31 am
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Video conferencing

Earl Dell Jr., 4, was excited about the experience of using one of the very first picture phones in December 1972. The phone was on display at the Museum of Science and Industry, touted as phone of the future.

We still prefer LG's latest watch phone ;)

We still prefer LG's latest watch phone ;)

Radios began to shrink in size in the 1950s as the technology moved from vacuum tubes to transistors. Featured at the Museum of Science and Industry in September 1956 was a wrist radio that would make Dick Tracy proud.

You don't want to hang this on your wall

You don't want to hang this on your wall

Before televisions were something that could be hung on a wall, they were elegant pieces of furniture that couldn’t be built fast enough in May 1950.

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Ancient iPod Video :P

In time for Christmas in 1988 was the Sony Video Walkman with about 100 movies, including Mel Gibson’s “Lethal Weapon,” available in the 8 mm format.

Here's proof our dads weren't lying when they said cellphones were in briefcases!

Here's proof our dads weren't lying when they said cellphones were in briefcases!

To celebrate the two-year anniversary of the nation’s first commercial cellular system, right here in Chicago, Ameritech Mobile Communications showed off the latest technology in September 1985, a brief case telephone with a built-in transceiver.

Source: Chicagotribune.com

Broadcast 21: Palm Pre, LG’s Watch Phone and Sony’s latest WiFi camera

In Pacmee on January 9, 2009 at 11:12 am
Doesn't this give you sweaty palm?

Doesn't this give you sweaty palm?

Palm’s latest device is called the Palm Pre … Looking pretty solid so far, sporting a well above performing web browser compared to the iPhone’s, a Linux based OS, wifi, 3.1inch 24 bit colour 480×320 display, etc. The cool thing about this webOS is that all the apps are built in HTML, CSS and Javascript, now that’s good news to all you web developers out there!

Did we mention this does video confering as well?

Did we mention this does video confering as well?

Check it out! LG’s very new Watch Phone! If you ever wanted to be like Dick Tracy, give this baby a go. Available end of 2009.

Now you can upload your holiday pix on the go!

Now you can upload your holiday pix on the go!

Set to rival Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TZ50, the DLNA-certified Cyber-shot DSC-G3 is the planet’s first WiFi camera with a built-in web browser, enabling users to upload images and video directly to popular sharing sites wherever a WiFi connection is available.

Broadcast 20: Must have Tech for 2009!

In Pacmee on January 7, 2009 at 11:34 am
iTouch, uTouch, every1Touch

iTouch, uTouch, every1Touch

The iPod Touch is like an iPhone without the phone.  In essence it’s a PDA combined with an iPod for downloading podcasts, music, and video. Many of the iTunes Store apps also are available for the iTouch to expand functionality.

Another Touch ... but smarter ...

Another Touch ... but smarter ...

HP Touchsmart PC,  this is a visually stunning personal computer that has several aesthetically pleasing, productivity-enhancing features.  It is a CPU and monitor in one.  As the name suggests, you can navigate by touching the screen if you wish.  And it has a unique way of presenting applications, with fanned-out and scrolling displays of its software applications and media.

Flipping cool!

Flipping cool!

Flip HD Mino Video Camera, everyone from the New York Times to our very own Pacmee CEO is “flipping” over the Flip.  It’s a very small, light, cheap camera that takes good quality video for the price (and can deliver HD output).  It has a USB plug so you can plug directly into a computer to transfer the video.

Too many choices out there

Too many choices out there

Mini notebook computer, bloggers have discovered the joy of not lugging around a laptop that weighs seven pounds.  Instead, the latest thing is the mini notebook:  ultra light, small, pared-down notebooks weighing less than three pounds. They’re now being called “netbooks” because their optimum use is to connect to the Internet and use applications in the cloud, with few apps loaded on the machine.

Convenient little ... thing

Convenient little ... thing

Business card scanner, if you attend a lot of conferences and networking events, you’re likely to end up with stacks of business cards that go into a drawer.  It took work to make those contacts, so make sure you capitalize on all that work by inputting the information into your contact management system.  A business card scanner will save you considerable time.