The Kickstarter project allready has $1.5m of the $50k goal invested.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andromium/the-superbook-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-laptop-f
At the time most people didn’t ‘get’ the Palm Foleo – this has always been a bit of a problem for Palm: they were always too far ahead of the curve, allowing companies like Apple to steal their brilliant ideas and polish them up a little (well, ok, a lot!).
Anyway, the Foleo
some info here
Now a fast, simple, no-contact gesture yields the most precise temperature possible, and automatic sync with the dedicated app also allows you to track temperature readings, get reminders, and input related symptoms/medications right on your smartphone.
Source: Thermo
n the project video, a finger swipes and pokes at skin like it’s a touchscreen. As the finger navigates a hairy forearm, a cursor reacts to the movement on the smartwatch screen. There’s no projection and little lag between the finger’s movement and movement on the screen.[…] the researchers developed a ring that sends a high-frequency alternating-current signal into your finger. When your finger touches or hovers above your arm, that signal propagates outward along your skin to a wristband embedded with electrodes. By measuring something called phase difference, which this technology does by comparing the times at which the oscillating signal arrives at two pairs of electrodes, SkinTrack can determine the position of your finger with impressive accuracy.
Source: SkinTrack Turns Your Arm Into a Touchpad. Here’s How It Works
Benson Leung, an engineer on Google’s Pixel team, was doing God’s work by risking his Chromebook Pixel, which charges via USB-C, to test every single USB-C to USB-A cord available to general consumers. One crappy cord, and his $1500 computer would be fried.
Source: Cheap USB-C Cables Could Kill Your Phone or Laptop
There’s a link to a spreadsheet of all his reviews here
The all-new Axis VIDIUS Drone is the World’s Smallest First Person View Drone™, capable of flying up to 100 feet away, performing 360 degree flips and rolls all while streaming and recording live video! You can control the VIDIUS from your Android or Apple device or the included 2.4 gHz controller. The live video feed is transmitted to your device through a wifi connection and can be recorded and shared right from the free VIDIUS Drone App to social media, blogs, messaging, email and more!
FEATURES:
World’s Smallest FPV Drone™ – 4.3cm x 4.3cm x 2.5cm
Live First Person View Video Camera Puts You in The Pilots Seat!
Control Flight with Included 2.4 gHz Controller, Smartphone or Tablet
Stream and Record Live Video & Still Images in 420p During Flight!
5-7 Minute Flight Time per 20 Minute Charge via USB Cable; 150 mAh Battery
3-Speeds Pre-programmed for Desired Level of Flight Sensitivity
6-Axis Gyro Stabilization Keeps Drone Stable and Centered
360 Degree Rotational Yaw Allows Users to Seamlessly Adjust Orientation
Pre-Programmed “Trick Mode” Algorithm Provides Amazing Flips and Rolls!
Bright LED Colored Lights for Night Flight and Drone Orientation
Super small and lightweight, NO FAA Registration Required!
Source: Axis VIDIUS ™ – The World’s Smallest FPV Drone™
It’s a motion platform that tilts and rotates to simulate the experience of being in a car, plane, or pretty much any other vehicle. It comes ready-to-go, with an on-board computer, monitors, a 900 watt surround sound system, and the most powerful force feedback wheel in the business.
Source: force dynamics – Force Dynamics
Light up your house if fire alarm or outage. Prevent break-ins and intrusions by making home look lived-in.
Source: Proactive Home Protection: Safety and Security
The Myo armband is a gesture control device that lets you take control of your phone, computer, and so much more, touch-free.
Source: Myo Gesture Control Armband – Wearable Technology by Thalmic Labs
Light up the toilet at night with Illumibowl – a motion activated toilet bowl night light. Ideal for potty training or as a fun gift for that special someone.
Source: Illumibowl
It can rotate colours!
Philips Hue combines brilliant LED light with intuitive technology. Then puts it in the palm of your hand.Together, the bulbs, the bridge and the app will change the way you use light. Forever. Experiment with shades of white, from invigorating blue/white to cozy yellow/white. Or play with all the colors in the spectrum.
Source: Meet hue | The system
Basically it comes in all shapes and sizes and can turn your house into a nightclub. You run it from your mobile or you can automate the on and off through a website. It plugs into your normal fittings and you have to buy a controller (bridge) that can handle 50 bulbs.
A Japanese research group prototyped a translucent lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable battery that can charge itself by using sunlight.
With the battery, the group aims to realize a “smart window,” which is an almost transparent window that functions both as a large-area rechargeable battery and as a photovoltaic cell (when the window receives sunlight, it is pigmented, lowering light transmittance).
The group is led by Mitsunobu Sato, president of Kogakuin University and professor at the Department of Applied Physics, School of Advanced Engineering of the university. The battery was exhibited at Innovation Japan 2015, a trade show that took place from Aug 27 and 28, 2015, in Tokyo.
Source: Translucent Li-ion Battery Charges Itself by Using Sunlight
Star Wars Death Star Kitchen Timer Urban Collector
Note, it’s a pre-order, so no idea if and when, but it sure looks good to me!
Solar Paper measures just 9 x 19 x 1.1 cm when folded, and weighs only 120g (4 oz). Watt-for-watt, it is 85 percent smaller than our closest competitor and 75 percent lighter. Most importantly, Solar Paper is just 1.1 cm deep, at its thickest point, compared to 3.8 cm for our competitor, which also weighs a full pound!
Jet’s display is equivalent to a 30” screen viewed from 7 feet (2 m) away. It’s crisp and vibrant in all lighting conditions—and thanks to our patented Glance Detection technology, it wakes up instantly when you glance down, then turns off again when you look away, minimizing distractions and maximizing power efficiency.
Only $699
Recon Jet – Smart eyewear for your active lifestyle.
The result of eight years of work begun by Steve Collins and Greg Sawicki when they were graduate students together at the University of Michigan in 2007, the device has been shown to reduce the metabolic cost of walking by around seven percent. The researchers claim this is roughly equivalent to taking off a 10-lb (4.5 kg) backpack and equates to the same savings provided by electrically-powered exoskeletons.
via Unpowered ankle exoskeleton takes a load off calf muscles to improve walking efficiency.
Newegg is selling them for $150
Intel Atom 2GB 32GB SSD Windows 8.1
Intel Ultra-slim PC Compute Stick Intel Atom 2GB 32GB SSD Windows 8.1 – Newegg.com.
SnapPower Charger Overview
Powerful 1-amp USB charger built into an outlet cover plate.
Charges any USB device (phones, phablets, tablets, hotspots, etc.) and eliminates the need for bulky wall warts.
Installs in seconds over any standard outlet in your home.
There’s no wiring to mess with, and no batteries to sort out. Just bring a screwdriver and a good attitude.
For renters, this solution provides convenient wall charging that can be taken with you when you move. If you move out, just pop the old cover back on.
They’ve made 1/2 a million on their Kickstarter from the 35K they wanted
via SnapPower Charger: A USB charger in a coverplate – no wiring by Jeremy Smith — Kickstarter.
At $179 this is considered the best value for money sous vide circulation cooker, which means you can put it into any container and get it to go for you. However, at CES 2015 they announced a wifi version, which will allow you to adjust the temperature and timing away from home, which I think is worth waiting for.
Anova Culinary | Anova Precision Cooker.
Very cleverly put together USB hub and ethernet USB adapter for travellers
Must-Own Dongle for Travelers, Upgraded Earbuds, and More Deals.
To build your own device
Purchase 2 sets of 2 lenses with different focal lengths f1 and f2 (4 lenses total, 2 with f1 focal length, and 2 with f2 focal length)
Separate the first 2 lenses by the sum of their focal lengths (So f1 lens is the first lens, f2 is the 2nd lens, and they are separated by t1= f1+ f2).
Do the same in Step 2 for the other two lenses.
Separate the two sets by t2=2 f2 (f1+ f2) / (f1— f2) apart, so that the two f2 lenses are t2 apart.
‘Cloaking’ device uses ordinary lenses to hide objects across range of angles : NewsCenter.
