WiTricity – wireless power transmission

It is in this age wherein we can power our laptops, ipods and the like – the wireless way. WiTricity, developed by an MIT team, transmits electricity wirelessly.

unfortunate placement of yahoo ad

this shot is a classic!

wikipedia says,

The 404 or Not Found error message is an HTTP standard response code indicating that the client was able to communicate with the server, but either the server could not find what was requested, or it was configured not to fulfill the request and not reveal the reason why.

Japanese vending machine offers free drinks for watching ads

Japanese marketing magic has done it again. Free/subsidized drinks for those willing to watch a commercial. Are beers included??

Joost: Internet TV

Founders of Skype and Kazaa are into another quest. Replacing your TVs with TV-quality videos via the Internet – the Joost. Soon you will be watching your favorite syndicated prime time shows not on your dumb-box or plasma TVs, rather on your desktop PC or any video appliance connected to the Internet.

Powercast: You dont have to CHARGE those BATTERIES

Worried of getting that “iphone” which dies after 2 hours or so? Taking that party video only to realize your battery is crap? Here’s an answer for you. Powercast. Almost three years in the making, powercast is a radio frequency that is transmitted over a small area, and its energy is “harvested”–wirelessly–to give power to small devices like cell phones. It’s meant to either continuously charge a battery or replace the need for them altogether.

How does it work then? Well, you need a transmitter that is plugged into the wall. The transmitter sends out a continuous, low RF signal. Batteries within its range equipped with a Powercast receiver will be continuously charged.

Products with Powercast are expected 4th qtr this year (2007).

NBA Brawl Video: Knicks vs Nuggets

It was a shocking scene as yet another NBA brawl is featured this season. The club known for its huge salary cap starts with a flagrant foul and the brawl was On. Carmelo Anthony, the league’s leading scorer isnt gonna hold that title for oh so long. watch this video.

VIOP integrated into Asus Motherboards

Asus’ TeleSky adapter is being integrated into two new boards, the M2N/TeleSky and the P5B/TeleSky.

The TeleSky^™ telecom adaptor converts ordinary house phones into multi-functional Skype™ phones. It is a highly integrated application for traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and Skype VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) calls. The Skype VoIP system enables users to make free calls online or to dial low-cost calls to external landline and mobile phone numbers using SkypeOut.

Wii = Sold Out Motion Gaming!

Nintendo’s Wii,unveiled last month to US audiences is sold out!

The $40 billion global gaming wars, dominated by Microsoft (Xbox) and Sony (PlayStation) is expected to be ravaged with the new competition.

Wii’s advantage is revolutionary motion-sensitive technology that allows gamers to control in-game characters by moving their bodies rather than pressing buttons.

Gamers dont need to be sitting their fat ass around, they have to sweat it out ang play the game.

The Wii costs around $400 . I wouldnt mind getting one this Christmas. Alas! its out of stock

3G Broadband Data Cards

These cards carry the emerging technologies in mobile internet. With speeds of up to 1.4Mbps, you can kiss your wi-fi coffeshop hotspots goodbye. You have unlimited access to connect and surf through HSDPA, 3G, EDGE, GPRS, Wi-Fi and dial-up depending on your mobile network service provider.

To get started, you need SIM from your service provider, a HSDPA Data Card or a HSDPA USB Modem, a laptop with a PCMCIA slot or USB slot, and a network signal (HSDPA, 3G, EDGE, GPRS, Wi-Fi). It is best to connect to the internet via HSDPA or 3G. This will give you the fastest speed. If you are unable to obtain HSDPA or 3G signal in your current location, you may connect via EDGE or GPRS, although these will give you slower speeds versus 3G or HSDPA. GPRS is comparable in speed to a dialup connection while EDGE is around twice the actual speed of dialup.

Next Year’s Models

From Tokyo tech alleys with love. See next year’s models today.

Ultra-mobile Windows PC

Sony VAIO UX90P

The design goal: a full-featured mobile PC small enough to fit in a pocket. Weighing just over a pound, this PC has a 4.5-inch touchscreen that slides up to reveal a keyboard. A U.S. version is expected soon, starting at $2,000.

Robot boombox

ZPN/Kenwood MIURO

This 14-inch-wide rolling robot has a built-in iPod dock and speakers; it can “dance” as it follows you around the house. In white, red, black, or yellow, this could make it to the U.S. next year. About $930.

Personal iPod theater

Mikimoto Beans iTheatre

Attach a video iPod, game device, or multimedia cellphone, and two two-inch LCD displays embedded in these geeky but stylish goggles create the effect of a 50-inch TV hovering before your eyes. But watch where you’re walking. About $275.

 

 

Mobile video telephone

Sharp Vodafone 905SH

With a clamshell lid that can flip up and rotate 90 degrees, this 3G phone has a high-resolution, 2.6-inch widescreen display perfect for watching digital TV broadcasts aimed at Japanese cellphone users.

Motion-sensing game gear

Nintendo Wii controller

Call it the “wee-mote” for the upcoming $250 Wii game console. With ambidextrous appeal for experienced gamers and novices alike, the wand and joystick (included in console) can be a steering wheel, racket, or gun for new dimensions of game play.

Blu-ray prototype camcorder

Hitachi WOOO

These design mockups of high-definition videocameras have a charming retro style that incorporates direct recording onto future mini Blu-ray three-inch discs. Too bad there are no mini Blu-ray players yet. (Not on market.)