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StorEbook Reader Promises Better Spoken Word Narration (video)

April 4th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · software news, TTS / Spoken Word, video → No Comments

storebookAT&T might not be quite the monolithic Ma Bell of old but they do still have extensive research labs, and one project they’re working on promises to replace the monotonous narration of children’s ebooks with voices that are more distinct and entertaining.
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Somersby Cider – The Somersby Store (An Apple Parody Video)

March 28th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · humor, video → 2 Comments

Carlsberg has been using humorous commercials to promote Somersby, their alcoholic apple cider, for several years now but it was only recently that someone hit upon the idea of satirizing Apple. The newest commercial for Somersby Cider features the opening of a fictional store which is clearly inspired by Apple’s retail stores:


PlasticLogic is Working on a Color ePaper Watch Concept (video)

March 28th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · hardware news, video → 2 Comments

plastic logic Color watchAs you can see from the screenshot at right, Apple isn’t the only one working on a revolutionary watch concept.

PlasticLogic, a company best known for their flexible, low-power epaper screen technology, has recently unveiled a new concept for a watch. This device makes full use of the flexible abilities of PL’s screen tech to offer a design that hugs the natural curve of your wrist while still offering a large and sunlight visible display – something that can’t be done with your average LCD screen.

The video offers a few suggestions about how this watch might be used:
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This Lego Bookshelf Safe Protects Your Small Plastic Knobbly Valuables (video)

March 26th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · Geek Gear, video → 2 Comments

8568915695_ec62b5ccaa[1]Hiding a safe inside a book or bookcase is an old trope in stories and an even older one in real life, but here’s a new twist on the tale.

One Lego enthusiast by the name of Blake Baer has built a scale model hidden safe entirely from Legos. His project was developed as an entry for the 2013 MOCathalon, and it uses a Lego MindStorm and other Lego components to build not just a secret safe but an animated one.

Check out this video to see it in action:
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Apple iWatch Clone Already Shipping in China (video)

March 24th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · hardware news, video → 12 Comments

k1 iwatchRemember last year when the dummy iPad Mini was released over a month before the launch of the real thing?

It looks like some unnamed Chinese gadget maker has managed to pull off an even better trick with the iWatch.

We still don’t have any details on what the real iWatch will look like, cost, or what it will be able to do but there is already a knockoff on the market. It’s called the K1 iWatch, and it is available now with a price tag of around $100 (shipping included).
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Pottermore to Launch on PlayStation Home (video)

March 18th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · Harry Potter, Pottermore, video → No Comments

pottermore playstation homeWhen Pottermore launched in 2011 it quickly grew to be the leading online community for Harry Potter fans (and even inspired numerous support sites and fan communities).

The games, exclusive content, and wizardly duels has proven immensely attractive to the many millions of fans around the world, and next month Pottermore plans to bring that community experience to PlayStation Home.

Sony has just announced the news, but details are scarce. Sony has released a teaser video showing some of the gameplay:
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Hitler Finds Out Google Reader is Shutting Down (video)

March 14th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · humor, News Reader, video → 7 Comments

We just knew this was going to happen:

In what I would call a near perfect fit for how the average Google Reader feels, some clever soul has made a Downfall parody video to express our anger at the imminent shutdown of Google Reader.


Noisy Typer Adds the Sound of a Manual Typewriter to Your Laptop (video)

March 12th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · apps, video → 3 Comments

noisy typerHere’s something guaranteed to drive your nearby coworkers up the wall.

Artist and designer Theo Watson has developed a new app that fixes the one least annoying feature of a laptop: it’s not noisy enough. Specifically, he’s written a free app that makes typing on your laptop sound like an old time typewriter.

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Neonode Now Working On Hands-Off Touch Technology

March 9th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · hardware news, video → No Comments

neonode proximity sensingWhat do you know about Proximity Sensing (wrt to tablets)?  If you’re not sure what this is then now would be a good time to learn. Chances are we’re going to see tech like this on tablets in the next couple years.

I was reading up on Neonode when I wrote the post about their waterproof ereader this morning, and I happened across  this concept video on their website:
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Meet the Waterproof eReader (video)

March 9th, 2013 by Nate Hoffelder · hardware news, video → No Comments

Check this out:


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