http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/future-blog/ Future blog From Blogspan.org Fri, 01 May 2009 02:24:10 GMT Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:52:18 -0600 en-us http://www.blogspan.org/images/blogs/future-blog-677210.jpg http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/future-blog/ 100 74 http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/infrared-nighttime-camera.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/infrared-nighttime-camera.html Fri, 01 May 2009 02:24:10 GMT Camouflaged, waterproof, silent and heat sensing, this Infrared Nighttime Camera grabs 3 megapixel stills and/or video and stores them onto an integrated 1 GB SD card. We’re talking 2800 photos or 500+ 10 second video clips. The rechargeable battery lasts for around 14 days and charges up in 2 hours, and the whole thing hooks up to a USB port to allow downloading onto your computer. A great way to capture scavengers, ne’er do wells and the next door neighbour stealing your hubcaps. ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/3-2009/all-in-one-electric-hub-powers-up-your-old-bicycle.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/3-2009/all-in-one-electric-hub-powers-up-your-old-bicycle.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:27:40 GMT The boffins at MIT are working on an all-in-one electric wheel hub called the GreenWheel which when retrofitted to old bicycles converts them to electric power. There are plenty of Chinese electric wheels on the market, but this one goes a stage further by folding all the technology, including batteries, into the single hub, making it easier to install and use. The development prototypes still need to have the wheel spokes rejigged, but they’re working on an alternative so it can become more DIY friendly. What’s more, the single wheel should be able to power the ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/rugged-outdoor-tablet-netbook-computer.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/rugged-outdoor-tablet-netbook-computer.html Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:26:01 GMT Rugged PC makers, Trimble, have just released another go-anywhere PC. The Yuma is an outdoor, high reliability portable tablet PC designed for the more rugged and outdoorsy type jobs or for people who are a little more clumsy than most. The Yuma can survive most types of punishment. It has an ingress protection rating of 67, so it’s pretty much dust and waterproof and it can handle temperatures from -30C to ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/is-a-paperless-postal-service-possible.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/is-a-paperless-postal-service-possible.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:17:44 GMT Is this what the postal service of the future could look like? If so, frankly, my mind is blown. Thanks to Zumbox, Businesses and organizations can now send mail for free - without the use of paper. ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/toronto-considers-the-wireless-canada-program.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/toronto-considers-the-wireless-canada-program.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:53:26 GMT As the web and web-based applications continue to garner greater attention in our lives, the city is looking at ways to make broadband access more universal.

A current proposal making its way through city hall is offering to place one thousand internet-ready, no-cost computers in public venues across the city. Better yet, as part of the plan, the city will actually generate a profit. Take a deep ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2008/just-another-bugatti.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2008/just-another-bugatti.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:56:27 GMT Sometimes it seems that every high-end classic car auction has to have a Bugatti on the block. Considering that the French marque was a low-volume sports/racing machine, one wonders how so many survived. (On the other hand, would you have kicked Ava Gardner out of bed?) So let's show due respect to this 1937 Bugatti 57SC Atalante Coupe, which will be auctioned by RM in Arizona Jan 17, 2009 with preview Jan 16. Finished in its early 60s restoration colours of Patrol Cream and Lemon Oxide, it is one ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/2-2008/adjustable-surge-strip-to-fit-your-adapters.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/2-2008/adjustable-surge-strip-to-fit-your-adapters.html Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:41:53 GMT If you have a lot of bulky adapters, a single power strip is usually not enough, even if it has a sufficient number of sockets. They vie for space, and something usually has to go. This clever yet simple idea called Socket Sense from Ideative solves this problem by making the sockets adjustable and set at an angle so that you can stack your adapters for a perfect fit (though there may, of course, be exceptions if you''ve got one that''s truly ginormous). The surge strip with 6-foot power cord sells for $40 at ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/1-2008/baby-quasar-electronic-elixir.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/1-2008/baby-quasar-electronic-elixir.html Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:08:07 GMT Suckers for a quick-fix, we''ve featured a number of home healing, anti-aging products (Zeno, Marvel Mini, NuFace, etc.) however, another electronic elixir has made a striking debut. Baby Quasar uses Red and Amber light, both known to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties and promote Fibroblasts to increase the body''s production of collagen (the cheek and lip plumping stuff we lose as we age). ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/geek-fill-in-the-blank-t-shirt.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/geek-fill-in-the-blank-t-shirt.html Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:48:25 GMT Technology moves fast so you have to keep up, and this black write-on, ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/voip-in-the-works-for-the-iphone-and-ipod-touch.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/voip-in-the-works-for-the-iphone-and-ipod-touch.html Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:38:45 GMT Here's a double-whammy for Apple's buzz-generating smartphone and limited-functionality PDA. I'm not really sure how it works, but some hackers have managed to make the iPod Touch run some communications protocol called SIP. Apparently getting SIP to run on a device makes VoIP possible, and apparently this iPod Touch procedure is doable on the iPhone. This is honestly beyond the limits of my comprehension, as some low-level coding and modifications are necessary. Interested parties may check out the TUAW post on the subject. And to anyone who can explain things in layman's ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/buying-a-projector-online.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/buying-a-projector-online.html Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:24:33 GMT So you need to purchase a projector? Why not go online and get the job done? I found an article that is just right for getting real advice on buying a projector . . . How to Shop Online for ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/forget-lasik-get-eye-power.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/12-2007/forget-lasik-get-eye-power.html Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:21:19 GMT This reminds me of a do-it-yourself lasik kit I saw as a gag once. However, given this is coming from Japan, and I can't read Japanese, I have no idea if this Eye Power thing is real. The theory goes, you stare into this machine for 10 minutes and "ultrasonic technology" restores your myopic, near-sighted self to perfect 20/20 ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/videos-from-your-computer-to-television.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/videos-from-your-computer-to-television.html Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:27:41 GMT Take TV is a storage device from SanDisk Sansa whose specific purpose is to provide a simple, hassle-free way to take video files from your computer and watch them on your TV. Take TV is easy to use. Like a USB flash drive you plug it into you computer and transfer files onto it; you can also download TV Shows and movies directly from SanDisk's own video download site www.fanfare.com onto it. Once your files are on the device, you can place it on its TV docking station and use the included remote control to start playing your videos. ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/9-2007/firewire-reader.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/9-2007/firewire-reader.html Wed, 05 Sep 2007 03:08:07 GMT Since the arrival of USB 2.0, FireWire, as a transfer medium, has lost some of its luster. The introduction of FireWire 800 helped its cause a bit, but only marginally. However, most of us have computers with FireWire ports in them, and we have something else: with the popularity of USB, we often have a dearth of USB ports to plug things into. So wouldn't it be handy to put that old FireWire port to good use with something like the Delkin FireWire CompactFlash Reader ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/7-2007/sony-network-walkman-nwd-b100.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/7-2007/sony-network-walkman-nwd-b100.html Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:32:00 GMT Sony has had this Network Walkman NWD-B100 in the works for a while, and they've finally released pics of it. As you can see, you could easily mix this guy up with your thumb-drive. ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/7-2007/netropa-intellinav-2-and-3-gps-systems.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/7-2007/netropa-intellinav-2-and-3-gps-systems.html Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:18:40 GMT Digital Trends reports: “The Intellinav 2 and 3 run Windows CE 5.0, feature SiRF STar II GPS receivers, a 3.5-inch 320 by 240 pixel LCD touchscreen interface, and SD/MMC memory cart expansion sloot, and up to three hours of battery life on the rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. The units measure 4 inches wide, 3.2 inches high, and 0.8 inches deep. Each are capable of displaying 2D and 3D views of map data, offer text-to-speech technology for street-name pronunciations, and can alter routes based on detours and instructions to avoid specific ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/7-2007/dreamvision-dreambee-hd-projectors.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/7-2007/dreamvision-dreambee-hd-projectors.html Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:21:39 GMT For those of you looking to purchase one of those HD projectors, the Dreamvision DreamBee may be the best on the market. Well, maybe not, but it's contrast ratio of 15,000:1 is pretty darn impressive. ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/7-2007/io2-technology-releases-new-heliodisplay.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/7-2007/io2-technology-releases-new-heliodisplay.html Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:40:26 GMT IO2 Technology Releases New HeliodisplayWatch the video ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/6-2007/boomchair-for-gamers-by-lumisource.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/6-2007/boomchair-for-gamers-by-lumisource.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:24:33 GMT Lumisource presents BoomChair, a piece of multi- media furniture for the purpose of entertainment. They feature interior speakers and vibration motors that enhance video games, music and movies. Youll actually feel a part of ......... ]]> http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/6-2007/sidekick-id.html http://www.blogspan.org/blogs/permalinks/6-2007/sidekick-id.html Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:26:25 GMT It's all my fault. While it's true that my little girl would probably be an early adaptor like most of her peers anyway, I created a little gadget monster when I gave her all the new products to try out, from Blackberrys to the latest music products. See, I tried to give her my "old" Blackberry the other day but she bemoaned the lack of Bluetooth, camera, and music capabilities. No thanks, she said. She wants a Sidekick, but at $300, it's too ......... ]]>