Archive for June, 2009
« Previous EntriesWaterproof iPod Case Takes Tunes to the Deep Blue Sea
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009The next time you’re exploring a sunken Spanish galleon at 200 feet, the moment need not be marred by a lack of appropriate tunes. H2O Audio wants all you snorkelers and divers to be able to take your iPod or iPhone on your next journey to the briny deep. The iDive300 is a clear iPod [...]
A Wearable Display That Won’t Block Out the Real World
Saturday, June 27th, 2009The concept of wearable visor displays isn’t new. But Vuzix has an upcoming entry in the field with an interesting twist. The Vuzix Wrap 920AV not only shows the wearer video from any NTSC or PAL video out-equipped device, they’re also built as a pair of actual glasses, making them both a tad less weird [...]
The Ins and Outs of Windows 7 Upgrade Pricing
Friday, June 26th, 2009Do you remember when the heart of being a tech geek was knowing specs and understanding how one component would interact with another? I miss those days. Increasingly, it seems the key to making one’s way through the world of computers and personal technology is not so much about the nuts and bolts of functionality [...]
Metal Detecting Sandals Let You Stroll in Geeky Style
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009Last week was wall-to-wall iPhone news. Between the new 3.0 software and the new 3G S handset, it was tough to to find anything that wasn’t about that ubiquitous piece of hardware. So here’s something about as far from an iPhone as you can get and still be gadgety.
Hammacher Schlemmer, purveyors of things that make [...]