Posted in Problematic Gizmo's and Gadgets on Oct 13th, 2007
The scientists at Biomedical Engineering Laboratory in Keio University have created a basic brain-computer interface , named BCI, that can be used to control your Second Life avatar using only your thoughts. Using an electrode mounted on a headpiece, connected to a EEG machine, basic commands life walking, moving, opening doors can be interpreted by […]
Posted in Wireless Gizmo's and Gadgets, Bluetooth Gizmo's and Gadgets, Problematic Gizmo's and Gadgets on Oct 9th, 2007
Hitachi released a slimmer version of their remote control. This one has only one big trackball in the middle and a back button. I must say that this one looks pretty nice and sleek but I have my doubts about its usability. Plus, being so small it might be too easy to misplace or loose […]
Posted in Computers, Problematic Gizmo's and Gadgets on Sep 15th, 2007
The OLPC Laptop was supposed to cost 100$ , but since it’s announcement two years ago and the start of production it’s price has gone up. First $175 and now it costs 188$. A spokesman said that they are trying to keep the price below 190-200$, which is kinda strange because the producer already has […]
Posted in Problematic Gizmo's and Gadgets, Strange Gizmo's and Gadgets, Audio Gizmo's and Gadgets, Food Gizmo's and Gadgets on Sep 12th, 2007
In an era where iPod’s and all kind of mp3 players come out like mushrooms after a rain, this strange combo of a fridge and a CD Player makes me wonder : ” What were de designers thinking ?? “. It may come in handy , the fridge part that is, but the audio ought […]
Posted in Big Boys Toys, Problematic Gizmo's and Gadgets, Strange Gizmo's and Gadgets on Sep 4th, 2007
Adrian Drake from [ Brick Frenzy ] has revealed something unique : a Decepticon created from LEGOs thats no quite a transformer. His creation is a little over 2-feet tall, it is called Blackout and is created from the original toy, a MH-53 Pave Low helicopter. The problem with it trying to […]